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

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.xx EIGHTH GRADE BOYS Fron! Row, L. to R.fT. Hartman, F. Catlin, W. Haeling, J. Knapp, D. Northrup, J. Carey, R. Welch, M. Haner, J, Shafer, F. Gradel, W. Roig, G. Cole, D. Gay. Seeona' Rowfw. Mahar, W. Connelly, K. Swartz, W. Harrison, R. Webb, J. Spaulding, G. Luther, B. Bevan, R. Severson, R. Shrauger, C. Halliday, G. Very, D. Strope. Third Rou'7R. O'Hart, G. Bowen, J. Campbell, W. Bish, M. Hellman, E, Blaasch, J. Granger, H. Strong, E. Kelley, W. Card, R. Hamilton, G. White, F. Race, R. Babcock. Fouflh R0w7E. Hanhury, U. Cornett, H. Settel, G. Rogers, W. Russell, R. Gartland, R. Fern- quist, J. Brown, R. Cole, R. Gosline, E. Hakes, R. Thomas. EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS Frou! Row. L. I0 lf.7M. Williams, A. Weller, D. Gould, E. Jakat, VVhite, Nagel, C. ln- scho, L. Ward, Boyd, Williams. Semnrz' Rott' -N. Aldrich, M. Decker, H. Dunning, R. Ramond, B. VVagner, VV. W'alker, Strong, V. Cornell E. Burns, E. Ylioepke, Pachucki, Sykora. Third Row'-L. Zawko, M. Williams, S. Baker, B. Signs, R. Codner, C. Tliomas, B, Andrews, M. Kinney, E. Burger, D. Sibley. Fourfh Rom- L. Bailey, Rohhins, E. Hyde, Russell, P. Lynch, K. Wlaite, F., Wlarner, NI. iiiornett, H. Robbins, M. Hoskins, I. Ellis. I9

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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.

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THE FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS I.. I0 H.-P. Panetti, Student Counril, P. Jerome, 'l'rcas., A. Bnrlien. Pres.. R. Wnltmzin, V. Pres., B. Hanson, Sem., Mr. Morey, Adxiser, B. Merrirk, Student Coun- cil Rep When the class of 6'5l began school in Sep- tember, 1947, they had vague ideas as to what the future held in store for them. They were starting the most important four years of their education and they knew they would have to work hard if they expected to be anything in the world of tomorrow. A Some time during the first part of the school year they chose their class officers. The class selected Arthur Butlien, president, Richard Waltman, vice president, Betty Hanson, sec- retary, and Pat. Jerome, treasurer. Mr. Morey agreed to be the class adviser. The seniors taught them their first lesson during initiation week. This lesson was sports- manship. The seniors acted as if they could not devise a costume too preposterous for a freshman to wear. Anybody who did not know the freshmen would have thought the pupils were insane to dress the way they did. All lived through this ridicule and looked forward to the time when they would be the seniors. The freshmen realized that they should choose studies that would benefit them the most. If they wished to continue their education farther, they selected a college entrance course. Other courses that many chose were business, shop, homemaking, and agriculture. Subjects includ- ed in these courses were English, General Sci- ence, Social Studies, Algebra, and Latin I. With these sources of knowledge they should be able to qualify for almost any modern occu- pation. Quite a few of them have taken part in extra curricular activities. The boys have played on the football and basketball teams. The girls have belonged to the girls basket- ball, volleyball and hockey teams. A number of girls joined the HO club. A few girls also were on the cheerleading squad. They also have many students in the band or orchestra and choirs. Their aim is to be the best, in scholarship and extra-curricular activities ever to be grad- uated from this school.