Oriskany High School - Oriska Yearbook (Oriskany, NY)

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KAN cuss wm n We, the 'Forty-Nlnersn of Oriskany Central School, being as sound of mind and body as we have ever been or ever will be, do bequeath on this first day of April, our most valuable possessions to the Junior Class. We leave: To Carl Corbin, Dick P1ersma's height. To Allen White, Ron Bolton's temper iso school won't be too peaceful next yearl. To Pearl Capanna, the ability to sing that June Wooding willed to Marie DeSeve, that d1dn't do her any good. To Joan Nickerson, Florence Inglis's attendance record. To Ronald Dell, Paul K1ndler's ability to get along with Mrs Hughes To Jeanne Roux, Rosemary laloney's ability to counterfeit money for their class treasury Pat Sherman, Rose Humphrey's quiet disposition Joan Ramsdale, Alice Ramsdale's and B1ll's car, so Gary won't have to walk Art Teuscher, Johnny Nelson's ability to get along with coach Barbara Whitney, June Burhyte's ability to stay eligible Gretchen Yoxall, Elaine Hob1n's ability to nkeep 'em smilin' Joan Turner, and to Betty Rocker, Peggy Hwmphrey's and Mary Semo's ability keep their men Jack Abel, John Buffa's and Ed K1ndler's ability to 'keep quiet Tom Pianella, John F1ore's ability to hunt dears Lee Richards, Rod Graham's ability at track Janet Salisbury, Pat Stacy's ability to stay in circulation largaret N0Pt0H, G6P81d Gubbins' ability to do nothing all the while Barbara Goss, Bob Blumberg's ability to play basketball We, the Class of 1949, do declare this to be our last will and testament WITNESSES Daniel Boone John Sutter Buffalo Bill Executor ss..--y X X dh ai U F 'f ll: .r' Q ,,Jx.J' CL',iL- iii,- 15 To . To . To . To . To .' To to . To .' To --. To . To . To y , To . B Cp' . -Ill an I Ct ,535 L if ' ' cj 7,

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rs if CLASS HISTORY Way back in the face of '45, we took our seats as green Freshmen in Mrs. Curr1er's homeroom. Our four class officers were: Bob Blumberg, presidentg Johnny Nelson, vice president, Rose Humphrey, secretary, Rod Graham, treasurer. To Student Council we sent Ron Bolton and Peggy Humphrey. We had a Lilac Dance with lots of decorations to carry out our theme We were tortured in the usual initiation, but, needless to say, as Sophs we had our revenge At Hallowe'en we won half the prize for the best float As we started our Sophomore year, remained our advisor for the rest of our that year were Warren Fick, president, Alice Ramsdale, secretary, Rod Graham, Dick Piersma were our Council representatives were adopted by Miss Klug, who high school days Our officers Gerald Gubbins, vice president, treasurer June Burhyte and We made money that year in various ways, having dances, movies, sell ing chances and crew hats, and with summer bake sales Mrs Nelson became a co advisor in our Junior year We had a suc cessful rummage sale along with our other activities We elected our yearbook staff to get an idea of what our jobs would be the next year Our play, 'Life Begins At Sixteen, despite all the usual worrying, was a success Our Prom, which we all worked hard on, was also well worth our efforts Thanks to the Piersmas our decorations were really beautiful The treasurer's books were closed that year with a balance of 51,053 Our officers were Ronald Bolton, Marie DeSeve, Alice Ramsdale, Rosemary Maloney and Rod Graham On Student Council June Burhyte and Warren Fick At last our Senior year and we really were busy! Our yearbook staff had to be partially revised due to the moving of Warren Fick, our editor We chose Marie DeSeve to replace him We won second prize for our Hallowe'en float, bowing to the mighty eighth grade Our magazine contest was a profitable venture Then came the climax our long awaited trip to New York at Christmas, a never to be forgotten adventure And now looms our next big event and the final one of our high school years graduation bringing all the whirl of caps and gowns, invitations, presents and diplomas A sad day when we realize it means leaving behind all the wonderful times of high school But happy, too, when we realize it is also called commencement, and that, from there we go to take our places in the world ' 5-4 'filly' I ,, .Sz Senior Class officers Alice Ramsdale secretar Florence Inglis, vice president, June urhyte presi dent, and Rosemary Maloney, treasurer 14 C:fT:::i:S 'C ' lf-v S by f S, f 5 2 ' I Q Q 4-t ' ' v I . y ' v . 5 , YS -

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NAME Robert Blumberg NICKNAME Bobby W BEST FRIEND Food FAVORITE PASTIME Being a great tease IVI'C,' 55 Ronald Bolton Ron His blue eyes Putting his feet on desks Ed , , John Buffa June Burhyte Marie DeSeve John Fiore Rod Graham Gerald Gubbins Elaine Robin Margaret Humphrey Rose Humphrey Florence Inglis Edwin Kindler Paul Kindler Rosemary Maloney John Nelson Richard Piersma Faith Race Alice Ramsdale Mary Semo Patricia Stacy Silent Porky Polly Fiore Otto Gubby Bessie Peg Rosie Fluff Livpy Rose Mopey Dick Fat Jackie Semo Patty John His dog Toothbrush Alice His gun Physics book June Tommy Wes Rosemary Books Telephone Anyone Rose Basketball Dodge Olds Letters Roger Mary Lou 16 Wandering through the hills Finding little corners Rolling her eyes Causing commotion in study hall Having dates Walking in the country Making herself laugh Collecting domestic equipment Studying history Working Making telenhone calls Playing pool Writing to Ed Wharam Women Monkeying around Sleeping in history class Writing letters Having dates with Roger Losing her glasses