Oneida High School - Oneidan Yearbook (Oneida, NY)

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Page Eight THE ONEIDAN CLASS POEM At morning, we started the climb. The distant peaks were clothed in mist, Their snow-capped crowns defied the clouds And shone arrogantly above. The cliffs were hidden, the crags unseen, We only saw the towering peaks, Now flaming with the glory Of the morn. At first, we tramped through meadows Wet with dew, the air heavy with fragrance of ficw'rs. The climb was slow and easy. When we reached the forest-we looked back. Behind us lay a splendid view, Green fields, plowed lands, white ribbons that were reads. We knew we would climb higher, but We thought this view the greatest ever seen, The timber land was cool and sweet: Pine needles crackled at our feet, But at times the way was hard, Steeper paths, but loftier trees. We stopped again at a clearing, And looked down at the way we had come. This time a river, threading its way among the fields Was added to our picture-our view was becoming broader. Once more we looked up and caught only a glimpse Of the peaks that were our goal, But we knew they were there and climbed on again, More forest-and cliffs this time. We're standing now at the timber line: Our view is more beautiful still Gems of tiny lakes of blue Have been added to our picture. We can see in the distance the towers of cities: We can look for miles around. The hill that seemed high at the start of the climb Are mere rolling lields below. Ours is the highest peak in the range. Above us stretch vast fields of snow, High cliffs, deep crags, and slippery paths, Below us-the beautiful view. When we start from here, the party divides: For some there is rope and a guide, For others, simply an alpinestock. They must find the trial for themselves But we hope to meet at the top sometime Before the sky is dark: We hope to be there when the rays of the sun Again set the peaks on fire. The top is blue and far away, It then will be close and bright. When the way is hard and the cliffs are high We will think of the view from the top. --SHIRLEY KNAPP.

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THE ONEIDAN ...vynqggxyg-fgggggvvv-vrly,-3 V ,-nf 'rg'-my Page Seven History of the Class of 1936 Forsan et haec olin meminisse iuvabit, as Virgil once said, and for the benefit of the lesser intelligentsia, let us say this means that posterity will remember us by what we have done. The history of the class of 1936 is not unlike the parable of the sower of the seeds as it is related in the Bible. The members of the class are but seeds, carefully, painstakingly cared for by a scholarly faculty who trust that we are pre- pared to meet the respective fates life will bring. It was in June, 1933, that we were graduated from Oneida Junior High School, thrilled, of course, but most happy in the voyage that awaited us after boarding the ship of learning most sought, namely, High School. And so in September, 1933, we were admitted to Senior High School as unsophisticated Sophomores, thoroughly happy tho somewhat bewildered. Here we were a disor- ganized array, yet see what changes time has wrought and what accomplishments. As the school year went on we quickly accustomed ourselves to the ways of the high school students: the cornerstone of unity was laid: we built founda- tions on which we hope later to build enduringly. Devoting most of our time and energy to our studies and extra.-curricular activities, we passed by few unoccupied hours, though the school year was happily punctuated with several outstanding events-class elections, the Sophomore Party and various athletic events. The class election was carried off with no little hostility, but fortunately no blood was shed and the politicians triumphed. Bob Natoli became- our leader. Under his guidance, and with the able assistance of the other class officers, the class of 1936 made rapid progress. Before we knew it June exams were bearing down upon us-a hectic week of exams-vacation-and so ends the chapter of our first year. Junior year began! No longer did we gaze with awe upon the Seniors, in fact we even shared the coveted third Door with them. Of course, we discarded the green cloak of Sophomore mannerisms. Although we had not lost our enthusiahm for elections we were so pleased with Bob Natoli's administration that we again elected him president, and he and his co-workers again guided us through another notable year. The outstanding social event of the year. of course, was the Junior Prom. Committees were appointed for decora- tions and refreshments. Charming Betty Coons was elected queen. The various committees by hard work and effort succeeded in making the Prom a pleasant memory to us. The year fairly flew, and again came final exams. This time we tackled them with the air of veterans and bowled them over successfully. Seniors at last-we certainly were proud. Everyone felt better as Seniors, you know Senior privileges, etc. Again we elected Capable Bob Natoli as our class president. We shall always be most grateful for his devotion to our class organization. Betty Coons and Billy Rice were elected vice- president and secretary respectively. Rena Abbott, who was elected president of the Students' Association, is the first girl to hold this position in a number of years. We have found in her a most capable leader. We elected as our Council representative, Eddie Rice. We approached our studies carefully and with zeal know- ing that graduation depended upon our efforts. We planned an Amateur Show. It was well received and a great success. Then came the Senior Party, which, need- less to say, was carefully planned and the fruit of our labor was fun for all of us. Before the school year and our High School days came to an end we planned to put on a Senior Play entitled i'The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde. The participants devoted themselves diligently and we feel certain it was a success. The cast included: Marion Covell, Patricia Garvin, Ahlene Staudt, Minerva Wason, Don Baird, George Cary, Enoch Jones, Francis Lomery and William Nixdorf. Robert Natoli is president of the Dramatic Club. Many of the musically inclined members of the class have rendered their services to the school by being members of the Orches- tra. Those members of the class who are interested in ath- letics have, by their participation on the school teams, helped to maintain this source of pleasure for the school. Also in reviewing the history of the class it is most fitting to pay honor to the scholastic backbone of our class. We are proud, therefore, to inscribe herein the names of those honorary students of our class who have consistently earned and re- ceived Scholastic Awards every semester since they entered high school. Those students are: Virginia Conroy, Marion Covell, June Dygert, Shirley Knapp, Evelyn Morgan, Thelma Mowry, Ahlene Staudt, Jean Tibbitts, Veronica Viliano and Kenneth Kreps. Now a word to you underclassmen and future seniors- in anticipation of commencement that is so nearly upon us- It is worth all the hard work you give to your studies. Commencement exercises will be held June 24, followed by the Senior Ball. Shirley Knapp is Valedictorian and Eve- lyn Morgan is Salutatorian. We have selected for our class colors, old rose and silver. Our class motto is Carpe diem or Seize the opportunity, and with this motto before us we shall bid our last farewell to Oneida High School and may I add that though the spoken voice dies away, written records and achievements remain a monument for all eternity. -ISABELLE ANGELINO Class Historian

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THE ONEIDAN Page Nine Prophecy of the Class of 1936 As I gaze at the Evening Courier, formerly the Oneida Dispatch, my eyes are drawn to the column High lights of 19613' I read its contents and I find that many of my class- mates of the good old class of 1936 are included. Let's audit the column and see who's who. Enoch Jones, who is hailed as the successor to Leslie Howard, makes his debut on Broadway this Saturday. Rena Abbott, Marion Covell and Patricia Garvin, some of Oneida's well known socialites, will entertain at a tea in honor of Miss Ruth Tillotson, who was elected president of the D. A. R. for this state. George Cary, unsuccessful candidate for congressman last fall, is to go to Washington to explain his recent verbal attacks on one of the president's dictatorial decrees. Hugh Baker, head of the Oneida Soda Employees Union, has called a meeting of that organization for next Monday at the Rexall Drug Co. Jean Tibbits, Oneida's only woman attorney, will address Oneida P.-T. A. on the topic Why Women Should Be Al- lowed To Serve On a Jury. Edward Joy and Herbert Silverman have formed a part- nership to be known as Joy and Silverman, Ready to Wear Clothes. George Gradwell, pitcher for the Brooklyn Baseball Club, has been suspended by manager Fred Brown for failing to slide into home plate in one of the Dodgers' recent games. Adella Frier has accepted a position of instructor of Ro- mance Languages at Cornell University. Shirley Knapp, Director of Music at Syracuse University, iw to go to Vienna this summer for summer work at the University of Vienna. Virginia Conroy, wizard of the key board fnot piano! has accepted a position as Chief Typist in the Treasury Dc- partment. Albert Behr and Edward Ginter, local merchants, are on their annual vacation. They are attending the horse races at Saratoga. Bob Burr and his Sunbeams , a NBC orchestra, will play at the dancing arena as the feature attraction for open- ing day at Sylvan Beach. As soloist he will have that well known blues singer Anna Mae Lewis. Leonard Goff, president of the Madison County Farm Bureau, will address the Munnsville group on the topic Are there too many farmers today. Donald Baird, editor of the Oneida Vleekly, is at the head of the committee appointed by the mayor to advertise for bids for the construction of the new Old Ladies' Home Florence Kempe, Oneida's star telephone operator, is to go to Boston, where she has been assigned to break in new telephone operators. Helen Dunn, Elizabeth Doty and Viola Kline are head of a more money and less work slogan conducted by the Oneida Stenographers' Union. Mercy Campbell and Janice Smith are to speak before one of the High school sororities on the topic Our Children's Sororities As a Benefit To Them. Veronica Viliano, superintendent of the Oneida City Hos- pital will award the diplomas to the class of nurses who graduate Tuesday. Joseph Lust, manager of the Madison Theater has an- nounced fhat Benny Manaseri, popular radio pianist, is to appear the week of June 30 as a feature on the vaudeville program. Edward Rice, master of ceremonies on the Chase and Sanborn program, will bring his group of amateurs to his native city of Oneida on July 5. Featured amateur Jack Schaub has been said to be slaying audiences with an imita- tion of Haile Selassie. Kenneth Kreps, advisor to the RCA Radio Corporation, is to give a demonstration of television to the Oneida Rotary Club. Professor Hugo Keller of Cornell stated in a. recent interview that he Scams such base exploitation of phenomena. Tiny Merkling, circulation manager of the Syracuse Her- ald, is to be the principal speaker at the Herald Carriv-r's Banquet. Ruth Ray and Hazel Pavelka, and Thelma Mcwry, local grade school teachers, are to go abroad this coming summer to study the system of teaching in foreign schools. Francis Sovocool, known as the Whistling Cavalier on the air will appear before the Oneida High School assembly as its feature program this Friday. Marion Lewis, Janet Dwyer and June Dygert, are con- ducting a cooking school at the Oneida High School audi- torium. Robert Hurrle, city dog catcher, has warned dog owners that their pets will be seized and taken to the city pound, unless tags are purchased for them by next July 1. Viele Rose, manager of Onondaga Hotel in Syracuse, will give a speech to the Oneida Zonta Club. Monica Loosman, local hair dresser, is to glve lessons in that profession to all girls interested in that line, in the Home Economics classes of Oneida High School. Mary Agan, stooge for one of the comedians on the air will give an epilogue to the patients of the home for disabled and aged teachers. Lyle Maycock, chief of the Wampsville fire department has gone to the fire chiefs convention at Hoboken. The next issue of one of Grace Tauro's books on political conditions in Europe, will be on the market in two weeks. This is the second in the series of books that Miss Tauro has written on the topic. Robert Natoli, scenario director of MGM moving picture studios, will appear before the Oneida High School dramatic club this Wednesday. Ahlene Staudt, horticulturist of the Madison County Grange is. to represent that organization at the New York State Fair August 24. Lorraine Gorton, who has done missionary work in Tibet, is to describe life of that region, at Young Peoplc's Mission at one of the local churches. Eva Campanie, Louise Patricia and Rose Fortini, who conduct one of the local restaurants, have added a new ad- dition to their store because of increased business. ' Felice Ginter, Madison County court clerk stenographer, is on her annual vacation. She is to spend a week in Atlantic City, and N. Y. City. Michael Fazio, science teacher of Stacy's Basin Central School, has been elected president of the Schoolmasters As- sociation of Madison County. Forrest Johnston, local contractor, has been awarded the contract of building the new Oneida city jail. The Oneida High School Alumni Association held a re- union last night at Hotel Oneida. Among the members who arrived in town for the reunion were: Phyllis Frederick of Virginia, Helen Johnston, St. Louis, William Nixdorf, of Boston, Shirley Morgan of Yonkers and Donald Perling of Montreal, Canada. These are the far-distant members who were present. Bill Carolla, pharmacist for the Leadley Drug Company, has been transferred to Scranton, Pa. Dr. Francis Mullen, who is to lead a research expedition in Chile, announces that his office will remain open for pri- vate business for the months of July and August. Robert Coulthart, Harold Coville and John DuBois, pro- prietors of the Oneida Bowling Parlors, announce that all their alleys will be rebuilt this summer. Emogene Foland and Mary Anne McKay, who operate the Oneida Dress Shop, have been awarded a patent on a new pattern of dress that they put on the market. As chief designer they have Agnes Bitter, well known artist.