Oswego High School - Paradox Yearbook (Oswego, NY)

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, - - Y. ,,,, , , .-.T.ah ara OX lt is said that Most of the world's ills are brought about by IW of the people in it. We feel that another 171 of the people can correct these ills by working for the betterment of society. lf we bring the ideals of love of country and of fellow man into our work, we will be accomplishing much in the line of democracy. There is much need for straight thinking citizens in the world today and through our education here in Oswego High, we feel that we have learned in a small way, the correct manner in which to govern ourselves in the years ahead. lf we bring the principles that we have learned here in school into those fields, we will have better accomplished the purpose for which we were created. Thus we prepare tonight to embark on a new phase of life, bearing in mind the thought of Spreading the ideals of democracy, citizenship and good examples in the future. May we impress upon the juniors, the necessity of a well educated youth and challenge them to strive toward the highest goals while in O.H.S. Mike Watts N-Q. .5-BIZ, ff .lunior Response Mr. Faust, members of the faculty, parents, guests and members of the class of ,552 l am deeply honored tonight to represent the Junior Class in saluting the Senior Class. Our sincerest congratulations go to its members and advisors for the splendid achievements accomplished during the past four years. The energy and zeal of this class is evidenced in the many scholastic and extra-curricular honors bestowed upon its members. Yes, this class has rightly deserved these honorsg but for greater value to the school and to themselves has been their inspirational leadership. During the past three years, the class of '55 has been an example both on the athletic field and in the classroom. Their consistent efforts to make Oswego High a better place in which to learn, deserve our unfailing respect and appreciation. lt is with such admiration, that we, as next year's seniors, shall attempt to attain the heights they have reached in good citizenship and sportsmanship. This indeed will be a worthy goal as they have attained a very high standard. As we accept their challenge, we wish the graduates of l955 complete suc-Q cess in the world which they will soon enter. They know what is to be done. We know they can do it.MayAhnighty God, who has bestowed His blessings on them, continue to do so in years to come. May He also see fit to allow us to attain our goal. -Robert Looney - 33 -

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GFGJOX .. . K He.. enior Class President's Address Mr. Faust, Members of the Faculty, Parents, Classmates and Friends: VVhat should I do with my life? VVhere should I seek emp'oyment? VVl1at type of work am I best suited for? Should I further my education? These ques- tions have long been familiar to us all. They puzzle some of us and are answered with relative ease by others. Nevertheless, they are difficult and worrisome ques- tions. Choosing wisely for the future presents a challenge to each one of us here on the stage tonight. While in Oswego High we learned many things that will help us to choose wisely. We were taught by experienced and well educated teachers who once had to answer those questions themselves. This teaching enabled many students to discover a talent that they possessed whether it be in the field of mathematics science or art. Now that we are leaving these teachers, we are more or less inde- pendent as far as educational guidance. We would like to thank them sincerely for their patience and kindness to us during the past four years. The many subjects that we studied in O. H. S. gives us a varied background of preliminary learning. The science courses developed the orderly mind that is so necessary in the world today. By developing a scientific approach to problems we learned to observe, analyze and conclude many situations. I'm sure that this will help us face the stern tests that lie ahead in the laboratory of life. The four years of English that we all studied helped us to secure a keen knowledge of our native tongue. We also developed a cultural background by learning to appreciate and enjoy the classical literature of the world. In our history courses we learned about our heritage from the bloody bat- tles of Lexington and Concord to the horrible stories of the Korean conflict. We were taught to appreciate our country more by studying the devastating conditions in some of the countries abroad. Not only did we gain wisdom in the classrooms, but also through the broad extra curricular program that was at our disposal, we developed self assurance, poise and personality. Iloys and girls alike learned to work together as a team and to take wins and losses in stride without contempt or bitterness toward the opposition. This experi- ence on the playing field will aid us greatly so that we might take our place in society and face all the problems that come our way in a sporting manner. In music, art and student government organizations we became interested in various hobbies and crafts that will benefit us as we grow older. In the serv- ice organizations in the school, many of our boys learned ways of becoming use- ful citizens through their services to the school and community. During this well rounded educational period, we can rest assured that we have benefited by the experience we received, that will undoubtedly make us assets to the community and to the nation. We hope to have learned to work for the betterment of society, bearing in mind the idea that money isn't everything. It is possible that from this class will come men and women who will hold key posts in government organizations. These people will be able to look back on a fine high school background and work for the good of the organization rather than the individual. ..32..

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pafablal' Senior Class Will VVe, the class of 1955 of Oswego High School, being of reasonably sound mind and memory, do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament. To the principal and faculty members, we leave a collection of classic boners that they may be able to sell for hard cash with which to buy restful nights and peaceful days. To the Junior Class we will the poise and dignity, which they sadly needg those of our classmates who couldn't bear to face the thought of leaving O.H.S.g and regrets for the opportunities we have lost and resolutions that we didn't keep. Paula Waters leaves her dizzy blondness to Rose Marie Mangano. Bob Voss leaves his immaculate size 13 bucks to Ginger Ritz. Bruce Baker leaves his forward manner to timid Bob Looney. Pat Molinari leaves his leadership ability to all future presidents of O.H.S. la-nies O'Neil gives his sweaters back to Bill Gregway in exchange for a busi- ness suit. Norni Whitten leaves his horny may the world rest in peace. Fred Teifkc leaves his 363 points in basketball to Jackie White. .loc Bailey leaves his selling ability to his successor as editor of next year's Paradox. Anita Tcifkc leaves her throat lozenges to the future varsity cheerleading captain. Dick Horner Baker leaves his patched dungarees to Jethro's next partner. Dave Norton leaves his affection for football to Rex Wallace. Brnd Dcsens leaves with Mary France. Li.: Bradford leaves her love letters for the janitors of 0.H.S. to use as fuel for the next ten years. Elaine Rayino leaves her accent to Cathy Ridgeway. Dan Delaney and Toni Turner leave their ability with figures to George Vonfisch and Mickey McFee. fcanctte Beckwith wills her position as Mr. Konduct's messenger girl to Bonnie Baker. Bernice Dchm wills her job of mimeographing tests to Theresa Galloway. Bill Paterson leaves his golden freckles to Mary DeLapp. Marlene Brown leaves her dancing ability to Miss Glann. Pete Costello leaves his poetry on the desks of Senior Hall to John Schaffer. Dick Smith and Bill Davies bequeath their talents with a movie projector to the future video rangers. -34-