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

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SEVENTH GRADE BOYS Front Row, L. to R.fG. Skinner, D. Russell, F. Clark, J. Shultz, O. Knowlton, C. Talcott, Barr, F. Kelly, C. Ulrich, E. Brown, R. Warfle, Manchester, O. Watkins, F. Newton, C. Wright, L Williams. Seoond Row-R. Granger, K. Bell, P. Ferguson, F. Peterson, G. Blaasch, L. Cornett, F. Smith, C Shumway, D. Chandler, W. Barner, G. Schmidt, M. Lange, R. Ingersoll, K. Newman, S. Fox J. Lockwood, A. Williams, M. Sherwood. Third Row-J. Kuhns, H. Bennett, C. Knauf, G. Granger, P. Stevens, C. Walter, R. Mullen, R Cooper, N. Holmes, Arnold, B. Carrigan, G. Randolph, D. DeWitt, M. Liddlc, R. Jor- dan, H. Morrison. Fourth RowfF. Groome, W. Strong, F. Fredenburg, J. Densmore, C. Harris, F. Crown, L. Struble L. Cornish, J. Arnold, F. Roper, L. Wartle, E. Reese, C. Mathewson, R. Jackson, G. Trues dail, K. Jansen. Fifth Row7C. Brink, H. Miller, H. Strong, D. Cron, G. Keene, J. Barnhart, E. Wheeler. SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS Front Row, L. to R.-D. Ellis, B. Wolfe, P. Breeden, P. Root, P. White, M. Gay, G. Lange, V White, H. Hunsinger, B. Bender, M. Knight, C. Rowland. Second Row+A. Card, S. Campbell, M. Oliver, M. Johnston, A. Bowen, P. Leonard, C. Ziemba S. Grimes, E. Tyrrell, H. Brink, B. Slocum, N. Travis, V. Howe, J. Rowland. Third RowfA. Kelly, B. Knowlton, C. Howe, B. Doty, B. Hover, G. Keene, J. Bogart, S. Walchuck M. Patterson, M. Schmidt, Lombard, G. Burger. Fourth Row-S. Harders, A. Severson, K. Gillette, W. Shrauger, L. Middaugh, S. Root, B. Ballou B. Williams, K. Rought, L. Martin, F. Nichols. 17

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THE SEVENTH GRADE I 5 OFFICERS Fran! Row, I.. to H.-H. Nliller 7-4 V. Pres., LI, Rowland 7-2 V. Pres.. R. Mullen 7-4 President, B. Ballou 7-2 Pres., -I. Bogert, 7-l Pres., j. Manchester 7-fi Pres.. li. Tyrrell, 7-Il V. Pres., X. Holmes, 7-l V. Pres. Sefmzrl Rau'-B. H'olfe, 7-fi Treas., K. Bell '-2 'I reas. G. Randolph. 7-2 Sei.. S. Nal- 1 chuck 7-1 ljSllCl, B. Williams 7-2 l'sl1er, M. Olixer 7-3 l'sher, XV. Keene, 7--1 'I reas, R. Cooper, 7-2 l'sher, D. I-illis 7-Il Ser. Tlzirrl Ron'-G. Skinner 7-l VIITSZIS., R. Granger 7-l Sec.. ll. Lozkwootl 7-l IIslier, F. Clark 7-3 Fsher. On September 8, l947, there was a big rush for new pupils were coming to the Academy. It was fun to be in a large school with an auditorium and a gymnasium. A few weeks later we elected officers and Student Council representatives. The Seventh Grades have participated in many activities. They joined the Junior Red Cross one hundred per cent. They packed Christmas boxes to send abroad and made favors for shut-ins. During the hot summer months we had played baseball, gone swim- ming, hiking, and to Scout camps. Wlhen autumn rolls around the boys practice for foot- ball. The girls play volley ball and there are various activities at Marvin Park. Band members begin practicing for the football games and the cheerleaders give their pep talks. NVith winter and stormy weather we turn to basketball and indoor sports. The seventh grades may claim two distinctions. They have the only oboe player in the senior band and one boy made the eighth grade basketball team. Wie have enjoyed our gym classes. Mrs. Sweet- man and Mr. Deeb have shown us many new games. The girls learned folk dancing which helped them win a Girl Scout badge. During noon hours many boys play basketball. The seventh grade team has been beaten many times but has shown the makings of a good team later on. Some of the seventh grade boys have tried out for the basketball team but very few play. These teams are organized in the spring when outdoor sports are again pos- sible including track. The girls play softball. The most brilliant event for the seventh grade was the St. Patrick's Day Party. We wish to thank Miss Catlin and her helpers for preparing the party and guiding us through it. Many of our posters in art class were en- tered in contests and one of our girls had her pencil sketch accepted in the Scholastic Art Contest. Altogether the seventh grades have been a very progressive and active class.

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THE EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS Frou! Raw, I.. fo lf.-H. Dunning. P4-l V. Pres.. I'. Hartman, 8-2 Treas., G. I.uIher S-I l'res., W. Maihznr, 8-2 Pres., B. Bevan, 8-fl Pres., E. Kelly, 8-2 V. Pres., E. 'l'oepLs'. 8-3 V. Pres. Swrarzrl R0n'YR. Coclner. 8-l l'sher. Nl. Kin- ney. 8-3 Sec., S. Mkora, 8-2 Ser., XV. Haeling, 8-2 I'sher, R. XVehb, 8-l l'sher. ll. Spaulding, S-l lrezls., R. Hamilton, 8-fl l'sher, I. Ellis, 8-Il Usher, C. l'liom:1s. H-l Sec.. Fu. Signs, N-2 lfsher. Last September we entered the eighth grade and began activities which have changed dur- ing the four seasons. In social studies we learned about famous persons and events as closely to the holiday or anniversary as possible. We studied the geo- graphy, history and civics of the United States and the other countries of the western hem- isphere. Many maps were drawn. In math- ematics, we covered the major topics in arith- metic, algebra and geometry which were re- lated to the needs of everyday life. In English- Part I, we learned correct English usage, spell- ing, vocabulary and diagramming. In Eng- lish-Part II, we learned poems, wrote com- positions and made booklets suitable to the seasons or special weeks. Original autumn poems were entered in the Scholastic awards contest. 'Thank-You letters were written after Christmas. We planned the First book reports during Book Week. We sent international let- ters to Argentina and Chile. In safety and health we learned ways to eliminate hazards. In art we drew scenes of nature and made picture maps. In current events, we discussed world problems. In music we learned many songs of the seasons. Physical education varied as to the games played indoors and out. Many pupils participated in the band, or- chestra or choir. Some of the girls were baton twirlers. We enjoyed seasonal sports and learned to practice good sportsmanship. Other pupils belonged to the Journalism Club. Several of our boys gave good service during the Hood. For I-Iallowe'en, Christmas and St. Valen- tine's Day, we enjoyed homeroom parties. Later the annual Junior High party was held in the gym, with St. Patrick's Day decorations and progressive Irish games. In the fall we elected officers for our home- rooms. In homeroom meetings we discussed our class problems. Various committees were appointed. High school courses were explained and decided upon. We filled Junior Red Cross Christmas boxes and donated money to fund drives. Thus eighth grade has been very interesting this year. Our activities planned according to the seasons made the work more enjoyable. INC hope to be successful in passing our Regents examinations this June.