Owego Free Academy - Tom Tom Yearbook (Owego, NY)

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WWW? SOPHOMORE BOYS First Row, L ln R-C. Wood, L. Brink, R. Steele, R. Dumphy, O. Carlson, VV. Bought, J. Raftis, R. Shellen- barger, J. Clark. Second Row--G. Jennings, E. Kuenzli, A. Cole. T. Peterson, J. Truesdail, R. Hill, R. LaPlante, J. Lounsbury, B. Sibley, L. Colby. a Third Row-J. Donnelly, A. White, H. Wrilliams, D. Schmitt, R. Newberry, R. Vvoodford, F. Panetti, H. Van Winkle, M. Schweiger, S. Williams, F. Smith. , Fourth Rau'-G. Hickein, D. Rozelle, li. Camin, H. Bower, R. Blower, H. Hoskins, P. Ferguson, J. Donnelly, W. Welch, B. Codner, R. Pass. SOPHONIORE GIRLS Front Rau: L to R-M. Martin, J. Smith, S. McCormick, M. Thomas, L. Wiggins, Fl. Knauf, .l. Vincent, l . Stewart, lf. Jackson, J. Bennett, L. McNeil, M. Kirk. Second Row-P. Brainarrl, A. Griffin, L. Nichols, J. Hiley, J. Biza, M. Doane, P. Ryan, A. Yaple, A. Brinser, C. Vifeiks, J. Knight, lf. Brown, B. Hoffman, M. Tyrrell, S. Holzhauer. Third Rauf-B. Goble, C. Bartlett, M. Kovalenko, J. Hill, B. Campbell, C. Thomas, A. Vought, H. Szlucha, H. Graham, J. Hubbard, A. Denee, A. Donnelly, J. Nichols, J. Davis, J. Mullen, J. Bensley. Fourth Rau'-Xl. William, D. Cuiles, B. Goble, P. Kunzyle, I. Lynn, J. Cartland, M. Morgan, D. Wiggins, S. Stetson, J. Waite, S. House, C. Powell, E. Brown, R. Bill, D. Herrala, A. Lowe.

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THE SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS Front Row, L to R-.I. Mullen, Student Councilg E. Knauf, Presidentg J. Vin- cent, Vice President: L. Wiggins, Secre- tary. Second Row-E. Lynn, Student Councilg A. Donnelly, Treasurer. HE BEST CLASS ever to graduate from 0. F. A.fyes, thatls the goal the class of '49 set for itself at the beginning of the year. They realized that the surest and only way this goal could be achieved was by hard, relentless work. But they also realized that by doing this work, the sophomores would not only become the best graduating class, but also the most promising citizens of the future. After a slightly harrowing freshman year, the sophomores came through like the good soldiers they are. Some classes might be broken after the terrible ordeal which is Freshman Initiation, but not the hardy class of '49-they came out just as fresh as ever. Besides enjoying the fun and excitement of the event, they learned a useful lesson in good sportsmanship. In this second year of high school life our class settled down to a great number of subjects, rang- ing from mechanical drawing and art to Latin and biology. The people who took Latin II soon came' to the conclusion that Caesar was a big time operator and those who enrolled in biology classes be- came extremely bacteria conscious. ln English we became acquainted with the knights of old straight out of the pages of Tennyson's, nldylls of the Kingf, Those sophomores who started taking algebra or Latin I this year found themselves facing the exact problems others of us faced last year. M f b d . . .l. ,, any o our mem ers showe their athletic ab1 lty by -l01I11I1g the LOU Club or by going out for football, basketball, and baseball. Through these athletic games they not only gained physical well- being but learned the value of cooperation. They came to realize what an asset such a trait could be in their future doings. Some members of our class showed their school spirit by joining the Journalism Club, while others expressed their loyalty by becoming cheerleaders. These were always faithful in cheering our fighting teams onward. As time goes on, it is our hope that our class will grow better and better. Wie are confident that with so many earnest students concentrated in one class, we cannot help but merit the title we have chosen for it. 'I

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THE FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICE RS Fits! Roux L to R E R T , Student Council, i . i orey, Adviser: K. Haeling, Secre- tary. 5 WE BECAME freshmen. we realized that our coming high school days would constitute the last and most important link of our training in the Owego school system. We began high school life with some fear as to what the future would bring, but with a great deal of courage, too. The seniors soon made some of our fears a reality. As the usual course of procedure, we fresh- men underwent the trials and tribulations of initiation week-a week full of as many discomforts as the seniors could possibly devise. Most of us lived through this though, and were glad when we could get hack to our natural way of living. Since our entrance as freshmen, we have taken many different courses in order to finish our schooling at Owego in the way we wish-so as to be prepared for our life work in the future. Along with such required subjects as social studies, English, and general science we are enrolled in classes that are representative of courses other than the purely academic. Many of us are taking college entrance courses, while others are studying business, shop, homemaking and agriculture. With the variety of opportunities that is given us in school we may, if we so desire, follow any course in any field of work. There is no goal that is impossible to reach. We have also had an excellent start in extra-curricular activities. Many of our members are en- gaged in some line of sports: football, basketball, baseball, Girls HO Club, and many others. Others of us are enrolled in different clubs, such as the Journalism Club. In the music field we have people in choir, band, and orchestra. As spring came along we found our class president, Robert Toft, who had been in the United States Navy and had returned to finish school, was leaving us. Our vice-president, Robert Toepke, took over the office for the remainder of the year. The Class of '50 has among its members quite a few honor students. Wie hope to k tradition of the Owego Free Academy in leaving outstanding marks in ' eep up the many different fields. .-26, s 1 - . Cunset, Treasurer . oepke, Vice President, R. Toft Presidentg H. Harrington, Student Coun- cil. Second R-uw-J. Wright Mr 'VI