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

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EIGHTH GRADE BOYS First Razr, L to R-E. Walker, R. Welch, W. Russell, C. Hills, N. Slocum, F. Ford, J. Brooks, A. Butlien R. Waltman, J. Fisher, F. Waters. Second Rau:-E. Harvey, R. 0'Hart, E. Balschuweit, J. Taylor, R. Bensley, R. Haus, C. Arnold, S. Banas W. Eichhorn, E. Tennant, F. Ayres, NV. Banas, R. Whitney, D. Reynolds. Third Row-D. Talcott, M. Sheehy, C. Ried, D. Lees, R. Fernquist, R. Gosline, C. Hagelin, R. Hilker, M Moraitis, C. Toft, E. Murphy, J. Babcock, O. Chandler, E. Tholen. EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS First Row, L to R-B. Hanson, M. Bartlett, P. Halstead, D. Short, S. Forsythe, M. Stephens, A. Masmann B. Van Riper, M. Scudder, M. Bevan, B. Pass, B. Merrick. Second Row-N. Sherwood, L. Gaylord, M. Hovert, M. Hildebrand, E. Clark, J. Talcott, M. Williams, B Kneihler, M. Elower, S. Bender, J. Yaple, C. Bauer, D. Rollins, M. Blazer, R. Black. Third Row-J. Roper, N. Ellis, L. Brown, B. Cay, E. Allen, V. Turner, J. Carrigan, H. Estes, S. Dodge, M Pace, J. O'Brien, S. Knauf, B. Knight, J. Morse, V. Wleihs. 129.-

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EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Front Rau-, L to R-M. Bartlett, Treas 8-33 A. Butlien, Pres. 8-3: J. O'Brien son, Sec'y. 8-3, S. Knauf, V. Pres. 8-1. Second Row-C. Rieg, Boy Usher 8-lg N Slocum, Boy Usher 8-3, G. Hills, V Pres. 8-35 R. Hilker, Boy Usher 8-2g C Hagelin, Treas. 8-1: .l. Brooks, Treas. 8-2 Third Rouf-C. Bauer, Girl Usher 8-2, N. Sherwood, Sec'y. 8-25 J. Taylor, Secly. 8-l: M. Williams, Girl Usher 8-lg B. Merrick, Girl Usher 8-3. ODAY we are living in the atomic age, involving a myriad of changes that are a challenge to youth. Education is a mighty force, and, if used effectively, young people can be trained to utilize these new discoveries and inventions properly for the benefit of mankind, rather than its destruction. Educa- tion in ideals must not lag behind scientific progress, or youth will have inadequate preparation to meet the demands of the future. Greater attention must be given to health, character, and the ability to cooperate. Education is an investment in democracy, if proper training is given in citizenship. The eighth grade is an important step in this training for here we have received the fundamentals of our future progress. Our English classes have given us not only the basis for literacy but helped us to inter ret l'f h , - - p 1 C, t rough composition and literature. Mathematics is necessary to finance, but application of its train- ing in accuracy is imperative. Social Studies is vital for it has shown us the importance of intelli t , gen citizenship, and our relationship to other nations in the western hemisphere. Art or music may provide a career for some of us. Current Events kept us informed in the present Jroblems f th ld h I - o e wor t at point the way to the future. Health and Physical Education have helped us to keep physically fit. We have also become aware of harmful practices which may injure our health. Safety education has taught us to cope with the dangers of the coming age. VVe have had enjoyment and also valuable training in music activities and sports for proper use of our leisure time. The eighth graders are very proud of their members in both music and sports for many boys and girls have taken an active part. ln homeroom meetings we have learned to speak our views before others and have Gained - . f l d ' ' ' l'Il0CI'3.Cy. , g a sense o ea ership and cooperation valuable in our de- Thus we believe that our education in the eighth grade will be effective as fundamental training if the basic knowledge and patterns of conduct are properly applied to meet future demands. All its activities have played an important role in our lives. Wie hope that an appreciation of the values of our training this year will help us, as the years progress. as citizens of tomorrow, to take our part in fulfilling the promise of our country's greatness in the future. Pres. 8-l: B. Knight, Pres. 8-3: B. Han-

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SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Front Razr, L Io R-M. Cornett, Pres. 7-23 B. Bevan, Pres. 7-3: H. Strong, Pres 74: lil. Toepke, V. Pres. 7-2: T. Hartman V. Pres. 7-l. Second Rou'AM. Kinney, Sec'y. 7-3: B Signs, Sec'y. 7-lg L. Zawko, Sec'y. 7-'23 J. Bogert, Treas. 7-lg J. Nagel, Treas. 7-3: B. Andrews, Girl Usher 7-l: L. Martin, Girl Usher 7-3. Tlzirrl Rau'-H. Reynolds, V. Pres. 7-3: C. Bowen, Boy Usher 7-3g E. Kelley, Boy Usher 7-lg J. Arnold, Seciy. Sz Treas. 7-4, W. Mahar, Boy Usher 7-2g H. Strong, Boy Usher 7-lg H. 0'Neill, Tre-as. 7-2: H. Mullen, V. Pres. 74. T HAS BEEN nearly a year since our class entered the OFA as the seventh grade. Although this was our first year, we have enjoyed it as much as the veterans, the seniors. We became acquainted with the different rooms and teachers. Each room elected its own officers who in turn appointed committees to help with such things as parties and bulletin board arrangements. We were proud to have Mary Kinney and Esther Toepke chosen from our group as representa- tives to the student council. Many of our members have taken part in the noon activities. All have contributed generously to the various drives: Red Cross, Polio Fund, etc. Social Studies have helped us appreciate the far-reaching results of our forefathers' vision which gave us the privilege of a free education. Our youth should have a good education because of the increasing amount of scientific knowledge in the world. Also, every boy and girl, if possible, should go to college. ln the future we will have atomic energy to be used wisely and we must have well educated men and women to control this unbelievable power. Vile have learned to be criticized, to be courteous. honest and ambitious. Wie hope to carry these traits all through high school. They will be of great help to us in the future. The prosperous and progressive citizens of tomorrow are going to be clean,neat, law abiding, co-operative, understanding and active citizens. They are the students of today who are active participants in school activities. who show good sportsmanship, who are on the honor roll, and who are preparing themselves to accept their future responsibilities. Look at the dissatisfied citizens and kickers. They will be unprogressive, untidy, and law-breakers. They will cheat to get anything they want and will always do wrong. This is only because they have allowed themselves to develop these same habits in school and havenit cared to do anything about them. If we train ourselves in understanding and co-operation when we are adults we should make for better Citizens of Tomorrow. lt is up to us to make this world what it should be. 130, 1