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'im:27i1'-': HIS year We greet you with the familiar Tom Tom, but with an atmosphere of tes- tivity added. As you pass through the famil- iar sections oi the school activities under the Big Top , you Will see that this in no Way radically changes the regular Tom Tom, but iust adds a new color and gaiety to the scene. It is hoped that in later life, this year-book will be a reminder ot the happy days spent in this school. 'A' -- -f 1. im.,-.. . q,...:,,. 35 fm .?..,. ,,,:.. ,,L,.,.,. .. .QQ-.1.4a1,., ., r... f:,5 ' fr .::... . 'W V Ax .- 4, 6: ,fad ,mve-aff' .iafkfi-r 'E I-EZ.-xi' A . ' i' I -'fq,:'f5,f sf.--:,g.1.L.::4P'f:f'f f': .,1' -, s'f'E13?f5,ii:i'Q.l'f .53 13-'- S'.f.1.f:.f?1EF1q- ' . 'Z53.'2:.':i::'jEf13 5. img-:f-r,'-. A -'5,1E'f51':-:ff1i-.,, '- -' .':':3':n.1T ' ...se an 1-.5141S-::15:15f1.iw-G 1 -1-4' : 5-rzfrzf :ff-rw-rr:-,aE:5':'S5g: , - : i' , 5 ' 'lf5?L?5 wwf. .-:.-afhffs '5'f '?333-i5Ef'z-:fi r ifiaf. sa:-'G2w4:'+ff.'1 .s -- Ili? .-'4?'i. 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Yet, it is not ours to questionp a far wiser hand shaped his destiny. N November 7, l948 Dr. Kennedy Fur- long Hubert passed away after a long ill- ness. With his passing the students of the Owego Free Academy lost a friend as well as physician. Whether we had a broken arm or a cut finger we could rely on com- forting words of advice from him. Dr. Hubert left a distinguished record be- hind him. He graduated from the Owego Free Academy at the age of fifteen and be- carne a member of Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year at Cornell. Except for a brief time during World War l when he served as a major in the army he had faithfully doctored the ills of Owegoans from l902 until shortly before his death. The students of the Owego Free Acad- emy, whom he served faithfully for twenty- five years, will always honor the memory of Dr. Kennedy F. Hubert. ,bedication . . . THE class of '49 Wish to dedicate their Tom Tom to one of the finest examples of the teaching profession, Mrs. Nichols. lt has always been the custom to dedicate this book to some- one who has done something out- standing for the school or the class. Who can add more to the prestige of a school or give more help to a 'Ir 4 ELSIE A. NICHOLS class than a teacher with her ability? She has made her classes an experi- ence worth sharing. Each of her pu- pils has considered himself fortu- nate indeed to have studied under her. This Tom Tom We dedicate to a real teacher and a friend of the stu- dents, Mrs. Nichols. Am l. Two Repair Men 4. Woodworking crew 7. Billboard Artists-Tom and Frank 2. Makinqv nexi ylear's spanqlels and 5' Vcm Winkle at G Surface Grinder 8. Brislol ai a Milling Machine Uqhfsf Jumcf Heh Homemdkmfi 9. Action undef me big 1OpM o Club 3. Chemists turn Physicists-Kay, Buck- 6. Future Typists Vs. Varsity. shot, Mr. Reed, lim, Eunice ADMINISTRATIUN MANAGERS RINGMASTER TRAINERS The Managers Board of School Commissioners CHARLES B. ESTEY WILLIAM D. GAY HAROLD I. HODGE RAY W. MANCHESTER CARL SADDLEMIRE IAMES R. STEELE Through ever tireless effort on the part of schoolboard members, we complete our high school career of tour years, filled with suc- cess and activity. We are indebted to these men for our outstanding teachers, the im- provements made on the buildings, and the exceptional equipment with which We Work. lt is with deepest appreciation that We, the seniors, say Thank you to some real friends. . '- ' I -3- ggiiifif 'W M ,Ffa E523-'1' ii' 1. J' M 1. -. '. 1.1-2: 'r EZ'fE1 ,.. .. . . -'5.?...x .. ,G X .5 U .,:,'.:,,4.1.:'-1' ' ,J - .-' -- -v-:gat Sri-2. 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To the Students of the Owego Free Academy: You are leaving your trainers here at the Owego Free Academy and are going out from this Big Top to practice your Show of life under the many Big Tops that are pro- vided. In so doing you will find that your employers' expectancy will be just as exact- ing as though you were performing an act of highest precision on the most intricate of trapezes. One careless mistake will be the ruination of your act, and perchance, the end of your performance. You will find, the older you grow, the more competitive your act will become. You will have to use more and more care prac- ticing and performing your act, Whether it be a major one or a minor one. May your timing and performance be so Weil executed that you will not suffer the dis- appointment of a cancelled act on the stage of life. Very sincerely yours, W. G. MORGAN Superintendent t 'fl 311. Wi' 1:2 'Sie 4'1 ':f' ififsih-. ., - ' 5 4, ' 5 T:'TiT.1.... ,:...ff A . -.5.55q:,:5j-5ggg',.1:q-b,I,-. 3, ':., rf -.1 -.g:-g,-:-, v- - . .': 52 ,JH . 3S-'-11j1:-1,-,,.: f-,-:2:2r:Z:- '-':,.gI4:.:.5:f,'.1.3 fm. 1, 433155-21, 3','.P5r-If-iffy Qviv -::- Q Q: . 5 W. G. MORGAN. Superintendent Uur Trainers Row One- Paul V. Andrews . Dr. lack F. Bailey . Morris I. Cape . Alice L Catlin . Samuel I. Deeb . Row Two- Helen L Dunn Ethel S. Ellis . Bobert W. Ellis . Iulia M. Evans . M. Roberta Fitzgerald Row Three- Regina F. Fleming . Dorothy D. Goodrich Bradley Gormel . Iohn D. Grimes . Kathryn M. Guinan Row Four- lennie M. Hamilton Mary Oakes Hart . Lyster M. Hetherington Elizabeth E. Langeland Beatrice Lines . . Row Five- lrene C. Mable . Ethel C. Mallory . Mary Alice Maloney Phyllis V. Mead . Elsie A. Nichols . Row Six- Stanley B. Morey . Marie Hyatt Perry . Helen L. Piisiner . Henrietta A. Plusch . Kenneth W. Reed . Row Seven- Finkle Rosenberg . F. lcy Smith . . Frank I. Tamburrino Sada M. Turner . Hildegarde B. Wakefield . Row Eight- Helen Watkins . Robert Wolcott . Picture not shown- Katherine M. Blanchard . . THE FACULTY Machine Shop and Industrial Arts Medical Director Assistant Principal Director of Iunior High School Physical Education School Nurse Head ot Commercial Department Supervisor oi Art and Machine Drawing Supervisor of Vocal Music Social Studies Social Studies. Algebra and Latin Eighth Grade and English Agriculture Seventh Grade Clerk Commercial Eighth Grade Science Seventh Grade Seventh Grade Physical Education Dean Dental Hygienist Eighth Grade Head oi Language Department Head ot Mathematics Department Seventh Grade English Homemaking Head ot Science Department Head oi Social Studies Department Accountant Supervisor ot Instrumental Music Head ot English Department Stenographer Librarian Building Custodian English ,osx 'S A-6.5: diff! Ss. 'IST J. ,uw 'aw HQ' x l 2 4 AQ? 'X Dr M: ,Q Qs, M. ff! I Familiar pats . . . Famous Acts . . . George and Bob in ihe, Moonlight- 3. Mcichiriisi Hoskins 6. Circus Mess Hc1H4Sue, Mrs. Munn Band Concert 4. Time oui-Betty, Frank, Tom cmd Kenny' MP4 Munn Troupers reiorx-Connie, Pai, Fern, Beiiy 7. Big Top Conference-Fab, Dick, Mug Georqicmca in background 5, preparing io IHOVQYBQVI MOHYUV qie, Tom, Ed Penny, Helen, Icmice PERFURMERS THE CLASSES The SENIURS UR trainers have done very good Work with our senior class Even though some of us do not jump through the hoop, as we should, We do get through somehow. We are being prepared for our great per- formance that will come in lune. The train- ers are putting us in good condition by teach- ing us the things that We must know. Our teachers go over a stunt with us many times to make sure that we will re- member it on the big day coming. The many clowns in our class are learn- ing how to be serious for awhile and listen to our class instructors. Our class has not been the best one in the history of our Big Top, but even Mr. Reed must admit We aren't the Worst class. SENIOR OFFICERS Q Front Bowy L to R-E. Knauf, Sec.g I. Raftis, V Treas.5 D. Rozelle, Pres.: L. Wiggins, V, Pres. Second Bowel-l. Williams, St. Council: E, lack- son, St. Council, I. Lynn, St. Council, Mr. Heed, Adviser. We have done many things Wrong but we have all paid for those mistakes. Our class is made up of many different kinds of people. We all get along Well be- cause We are Working for that great day in lune when We can march down the aisle in the auditorium and receive the paper that shows successful completion of twelve years of our education. The seniors this year did a good job on our school play. The characters on the stage were very good, and the ones behind the scenes worked hard to make the play a suc- cess. All in all, the graduating class of this year has Worked hard to get Where it is. We have the wonderful teachers to thank for helping us to graduate. Cin- S at-8 x im .W -,...e 'fb 35201-. SENICR CIRCUS CELEBRITIES I. Class Star Acrobat-Dori Schmitt 5. Class Clown-Edwin Camiri 9. Cutest Boy-Neil Cortriqht 2. Class BGl3YfMUFY Martin 6. Circus King-Don Haze-lle 10. Most Class Spirit-lrnoqene Lynn 3. Class Musician-Fred Smith 7, Circus Que-sr14lo Ann Smith ll. Circus Cutie-Lucille Wiggins 4. Sideshow EcirlcerfSally Holzhauer 8. Best Costumecl GirlfMarqaret Thomas 12. Best Costumed Boy-Robert Codner , F 3 K- . A 'iw 5: ,. Ysggggg - f ' ff li . f ff k. wfif, .swfgbksis . it 4.5 V A , .r in E - I Gavin Wit-7 ' lfiaqifi 3? I I .. Craft- -2,- rom 6599013 15 Ulf THOMAS EDWARD ARNOLD Tom Tom Tom 3, 4, Public Speaking, 4, Snowtime Frolic Committee, 4, Senior Play Cast, 4, Commencement usher, 3, Commencement Deco- ration Committee, 3, Club Cupid Committee, 3, Iunior Prom Com- mittee, 3. IAMES BARBER Lucky Rifle Team, 4, Diving Team, 4. CONSTANCE MARGARET BARTLETT Connie Band, l, O Club, l, Iournalism Club, 3, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 3, 4, Club Cupid Dance Committee, 3, Junior Prom Committee, 3, Christ- mas Dance Committee, 4, Senior Play Cast, 4, Member of Student Council, 3, Dramatics Club, 1. IOSEPHINE BETTY BENNETT Io Senior Play Usher, 4. IANE BENSLEY Janie Senior Play Usher, 4. JOAN MAY BIZA Ioan Tom Tom Staff, 3, Senior Play Usher, 3. PHOEBE SHIRLEY BRAINARD Peep Mixed Choir, 2, 3, 4, Girls Choir, 3, 4, Ensemble, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 4, Music Conference at Rochester, 4, Girls Choir President, 4. LAWRENCE S. BRINK Larry Football Band, 2. ARLYNE DORA BRINSER Tootie 1 , Girls Choir, l, Mixed Choir, 2, Senior Band, l, 2, 3, Orchestra, l, 2, 3, Dance Band, 2, Sprina Concert Usher, 2, Senior Play Usher, 3, Football Band, l, 2, 3. HUGH BRISTOL Hugh Track, 4. 4 A . 4 M if EDWIN A. CAMIN Ed , .'-. , ,, 'f f' f ' ff , Bend, 2, 3, 4, orchestra, 3, 'rom Tom stuff, 1, 2,, science Club, 2, X ,L-l f . , Q N.Y.S.S.M.A. Conference, 4, Snowtime Frolic, 4, All-County Orchestra, llky, 3, All-County Band, 2, 3, 4, Football Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Club Cupid, 3. ,, .,,, DIANA RUTH CATLIN Tinker ir Y st' ' Tom Tom Staff, 3, 4. -4 C ,i,. A :', . ROBERT H. CODNER Bob I f 5 ,- y Senior Band, 2, 3, 4, Dance Band, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Choir, 2, 3, 4, Or- chestra, 3, BoatsWain Pinafore, 2, Tom Tom Staff, l, 2,, Foot- ball, l, Music Conference at Rochester, 4, Band Librarian, 4, lunior Prom Committee, 3. LAUREN A. COLBY l6 NEIL H. CORTRIGHT Toni Senior Play Cast, 4, Public Speaking, 4, Freshman Initiation Com- mittee, 4, Tom Tom Staff. 4. ALICE I. DENCE Alice Senior Play, 4, Class Treasurer, l, Spring Concert Usher, 3. MARLENE ANN DOANE Molly Mixed Choir, l, Tom Tom Staff, l, Z, 3, 4, Senior Play Cast, 4, Commencement Usher, 3, lunior Prom Committee, 3, Winter Snow Frolic Committee, 4, Scholastic Art Contest, 4. ANNE DONNELLY Annie Class Treasurer, 2, Tom Tom Staff, 3, 4, lournalism Club, 4, lunior Prom Committee, 3, Public Speaking, 4, Senior Play Committee, 4, Mixed Choir, 3, 4. IAMES DONNELLY lim Senior Play, 4, Public Speaking, 4. IOHN I. DONNELLY Iohnny Tuna Fish League, l, 2, 3, Football Manager, 4, Basketball Man- ager, 4, Business Manager of the Tom Tom, 4. IEAN ANNE GARTLAND Band, I, 2, lunior Prom Committee, 3, Snowtinie Frolic Committee, 4, Club Cupid Chairman, 3, Spring Concert Usher, 3, Commence- ment Decoration Committee, 3, Sales Manager for Senior Play, 4. NORMAN ROGER GOODRICH HELEN D GRAHAM Noon Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Cap and Gown Committee, 4. RITA ANNE GRIFFIN Tom Tom Staff, 4, Senio DARLENE GUILES r Play Usher, 4. Senior Play Costume Committee, 4, Costume Committee o . Cantata, 3. DOROTHY IRENE I-IERRALA Senior Play Usher, 4. IOAN LORRAINE HILEY Senior Play Usher, 4. BETTY LOUISE HOFFMAN Tom Tom Staff, 4, Senio r Play Usher, 4. Lightning Cracker Annie ..Dm-Y., f Musical .,Dot,. ,,Ann., if W ,f.. xg 4 X ,any li' -63' Aa! T, 17 gif .' fl tr H 1 3 w, wail' ,Q W'-if SARAH IUANITA HOLZHAUER Sully Senior Band, 1, 2, 3, Senior Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, Dance Band, 1, 2, 3, Iunior Prom Committee 3, Spring Concert Usher, 1, Decoration Com- mittee ior Commencement, 3, Club Cupid Hostess, 3, Tom Tom Advertising Staff, 2, 3, 4, Freshman Initiation Committee, 4, Snow Time Frolic Committee, 4. HARRY L. HOSKINS Bud Baseball, 2, 3, 4, Noon Hour Softball, 3. SUSAN HOUSE Susie ELIZABETH IEAN HUBBARD Ieanie EMMAIANE JACKSON Icmey Commencement Usher, 3, Senior Play Usher, 4, Student Council, 4. MABEL CATHERINE KIRK Kirkie Senior Play Usher, 4. EUNICE CLARE KNAUF Eunie O Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, Class President, 2, Band, 2, 3, 4, Choir, 3, 4, Class Secretary, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 4, O Club President, 4, Senior Play, 4, Student Council, 3, Scholastic Art Contest, 4, IIMMIE MAE KNIGHT lim MONYA KOVALENKO Monya Senior Play Costume Committee, 4, Costume Committee for Musi- cal Cantata, 3. .. EARL KUENZLI lun Noon I-lour Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, 4, Public Speaking, 4, Football, 2. IOHN HARTLEY LOUNSBURY I0hnnie Class President, 3. ONALEE M. LOWE Blondie Senior Play Usher, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 4. IOSEPH F. LYNCH Lynchie Football, 2, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 4. IMOGENE LOUISE LYNN Imo Cheerleading, 2, 3, 4, O Club, 2, 3, 4, Student Council, 2, 4, Freshman Initiation Committee, 4, Iunior Prom Committee, 3. 18 MARY LOUISE MARTIN Mary SUZANNE IRENE MCCORMICK Suzie O Club Vice'President, 2, Volleyball, 2, 3, Basketball, 2, 3, Soft- ball, 2, 3, lunior Prom Committee, 3, Senior Play, 4, Basketball Cheerleading, 4, Public Speaking, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 4. LOIS MCNEIL Lois MARY ELLEN MORGAN Margie Senior Play Cast, 4, Tom Tom Staff, l, 2, 3, 4, O Club Pub- licity Chairman, 3, O Club, l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play Committee, 4, Public Speaking, 4, Snowtime Frolic Committee, 4, Dramatics Club, l, Tomahawk Staff, 4, Girl's Noon Hour Basketball Captain, 3. RICHARD NEWBURY Dick IOYCE MARIE NICHOLS Io Senior Play Usher, 4, LOUISE MARIE NICHOLS Weenie FRANCIS IAMES PANETTI Frank lunior Prom Committee, 3, Freshman lnitiation Committee, 4, Senior Play Cast, 4, Snowtime Frolic Committee, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 4, Commencement Usher, 3, Commencement Decoration Committee, 3, Second Prize Winner of Poppy Posters, 4, Club Cupid Committee, 3, Band Concert Scenery, 4. RICHARD R. PASS Dick Senior Band, l, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra, 2, 3, 4, N.Y.S.S.M.A., 3, State Music Conference at Rochester, 3, Dance Band, l, Track, 3, GEORGIANA AGNES POWELL Georgie Commencement Usher, 3, Student Librarian, 3, 4, Corridor Duty, 3, 4, Senior Play Committee, 4, Spring Concert Usher, 3, Office Mon- itor, 2. IAMES R. RAFTIS I. R. Tomahawk Sports Editor, 3, 4, Associate Editor Tomahawk, 3, Senior Play Committee, 4, Oriainator of School News Radio Program, Class Treasurer, 4, lunior Prom Committee, 3, Football, l, 2, Bas- ketball Manaqer, l, Snowtime Frolic Committee, 4, Freshman lnitia- tion Committee, 4. WILLARD O. ROUGHT Wil1y ' Future Farmers of America, 2, 3, 4. DONALD VINCENT ROZELLE Buzz Student Council, l, 2, Class President l, 4, Tom Tom Staff, 4, Fresh- man lnitiation Committee, 4. IOSEPH A. ROZMAN Benny' l9 T' 'QQ -'Q 'QQ '72 :eff 'S .XJ -.ai ,i t if ' .I fiifxsz f V Qfilf 1 , .. MM.-3. -' -M A .. W1 ,Wg ff? , , if rg. ,, gf: it 2 .-: Ufvilffff' 'fi- WU' tg A: Q, ,lf E' . sf ' A ff I I 1 9' fl' f DONALD R. SCHMITT Don Mixed Choir, l, 2, 3, 45 Basketball, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play, 45 Varsity Club, 45 Track, 4. RICHARD DALE SHELLENBARGER Shelly Basketball, 45 Football, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club, 45 Baseball, 3, 45 Track, 3, 45 Senior Play, 4. ARLENE THERESA SHELTON Theresie lournalism Club, 35 Tom 'Tom Staff, 3, 45 Orchestra, l, 2, 35 Senior Play Committee, 45 lunior Prom Committee, 35 Usher Spring Con- cert, 35 Usher Band Concert, 35 Club Cupid Committee, 35 Snow- tirne Frolic Committee, 4. FREDERICK ALLYN SMITH Hot Lips Band, l, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra, l, 2, 35 Dance Band, 3, 45 N.Y.S.S.M.A, State Festival, l, 25 N.Y.S.S.M.A. State Contest, 2, 35 lunior Prom Committee, 35 Club Cupid Committee, 35 Snowtime Frolic Commit- tee, 45 N.Y.S.S.M.,A. County Festival, l, 2, 3, 45 l-l.M.S. Pinafore Orchestra, 2. IO ANN SMITH Iosie Senior Play, 45 Snowtime Frolic, 45 Commencement Usher, 35 lunior Prom Committee, 35 Tom Tom Staff, l, 2, 3, 45 Basketball Cheer- leader, 2, 35 Football Cheerleader, 2, 35 O Club, l, 2, 35 Pres- ident oi O Club, 35 Club Cupid Committee, 3. SHIRLEY KATHLEEN STETSON Stets Tom Tom Staff, 3, 4. PATRICIA ANN STEWART Pat O Club, l, 25 Dramatics Club, l5 lournalism Club, l, 2, 35 Public Speaking, 45 Senior Play Committee, 45 lunior Prom Committee, 35 Club Cupid Committee, 35 Snowtime Frolic Committee, 45 Tom Torn Staff, 3, 45 Class Treasurer, 3. HELEN VERONICA SZLUCHA Helen Senior Play Usher, 4. KATHERINE THOMAS Chat Tom Tom Staff, 45 Senior Play Committee, 45 Snowtime Frolic, 45 lunior Prom Committee, 35 Club Cupid Committee, 35 lournalism Club, 35 Dramatics Club, l5 Public Speaking, 45 O Club, 1, 25 Basketball, l, 2. MARGARET VIRGINIA THOMAS Maggie Cheerleader, 2, 35 O Club, l, 25 Mixed Choir, l, 3, 45 Tom Tom Stott, 3, 45 Band-Majorette, 2, 3, 45 Freshman Initiation Commit- tee 45 Mixed Choir Secretary, 45 lunior Prom Committee, 35 Senior Play Committee, 45 Snowtime Frolic, 4. IESSE ALLEN TRUESDAIL Tess F.P.A. Club, 2, 3, 4. MARIAN EDITH TYRRELL TyreIli Orchestra, l, 2, 3, 45 Band, l, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Choir, l, 2, 3, 45 Octet, 35 Girls Ensemble, 45 All-County Festival Orchestra, l, 2, 3, 45 All-County Festival Band, 2, 45 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Contest, l, 2, 3, 45 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Conference, 45 Senior Play Cast, 4. HAROLD KENNETH VANWINKLE Wink ADELE VOUGHT Peggy Tom Tom Staff, 4. 20 IACQUELINE M. WAITE IGCkie Senior Band, l. 2. 3, Dance Band, 3. IRENE WELCH ALAN B. WHITE Doc Student Council, 4, Track, 4. DOROTHY L. WIGGINS Dot LUCILLE MARILYN WIGGINS Louie Senior Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Librarian, 4, Dance Band, 2, 3,5 Or- chestra, 3, Class Vice President, 4, Class Secretary, 37 Cheerleader, 2, 3, O Club Officer, 25 Iunior Prom Committee, 3, Senior Play HERBERT I. WILLIAMS Buckshot Football, 3, 47 Track, 3, 47 Noon Hour Basketball Captain, 3, 47 Class Officer, 47 Student Council, 4, Varsity Club, 47 Public Speak- inq, 4: Freshman Initiation Committee, 4, Baseball, 3. MARIORIE WILLIAMS Marge O Club, 4, Volley Ball, 2. RICHARD C. WOODFORD Rick Football Manager, 3, Senior Play Cast, 47 lunior Prom Committee, 35 Freshman Initiation Committee, 4. ANNETTA IANE YAPLE Ann Class Vice President, 3, Tom Tom Staff, 4. PICTURES NOT SHOWN HUGH BAUER Orchestra, l, 2, 3, 4, Band, 3, 4. ROBERT CORNISH Bob Football, 3, 4, Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Track, 3, 4, Varsity Club, 4. ROBERT A. LA PLANTE Bob Football, 2. Cast, 45 Public Speaking, 4. .Nfl 'G SENIOR PLA SENIOR PLAY CAST Front Row, L to R-I. Donnelly, S, McCormick, N. Cortright, M, Doane, L. Vtliggins, F. Panetti, C. Bartlett, l. Smith, M, Tyrrell. Second Row-l. Hartman, D. Schmitt, T, Arnold, E, Kuenzli, R. Vfcodiord, M. Mar- aan E. Knauf, A. Dence. THE BIGGEST SHOW ON EARTH HE troupers ot the Big Top displayed extraordinary ability in their annual big act, the Senior Play. Because ot uncontrollable circumstances the training time was limited and every minutes practice was made to count. Under the combined training oi Miss Goodrich and Miss Fitzgerald, the cast soon reached perfection. This year's presentation, Our Hearts 'Were Young and Gay, was taken from the pen ot Cornelia Otis Skinner. After a PK limited time of practice this hilarious hit was presented to the public on November eight- eenth and nineteenth. This side-splitting comedy received a tremendous ovation. The costumes, which blended with the time of the play, were originals oi the l92U's. The complete change ot scenery between the second and third acts gave the play a professional touch. We Wish to express our thanks to every- one who helped to make our senior play a huge success. 'A' 4 . . . enior infer Kuff +1 4 l Unlike real circus performers, the people under our Big Top do not suspend their ac- tions during the winter. Wintertime is social time. One of the winter's gayest events is the annual Christmas Ball. This year it was sponsored by the seniors. The dance was semi-formal and all of the performers came in their most festive costumes. The Snow- Time Frolic was held in the Ellds Auditorium which was transformed into an evergreen and holly Wonderland. CLASS PRESIDENT'S LETTER Dear Classmates, During these four years of high school we have experienced the fun and enjoyment that We will cherish for a lifetime. We have participated in many events which bring about a better school spirit. Using the same definite pattern, we can apply this in the years to come. lt has been a great pleasure to have worked with you as president of the class of '49. Sincerely yours, DONALD V. ROZELLE 5 1 x' ws. The JUNIURS JUNIOR OFFICERS Front Row, L to R-l. Wright, St, Council Repg B. Gunsett, Sec.: l. Elam, Pres., T. Harned, Treas.: M. Butlien, St. Council Rep. Second Row-Mr. Deeb, Adviserp R. Haskell, V. Presg G. lennings, St. Council Rep, HE Class of '5O's Five Ring Circus. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step right up, ladies and gen- tlemeng the show in the Big Top is about to begin. lf you'll focus your attention upon the center ring, you Will see the three stars of our show. Not all leaders have the unques- tioning support our ring master, lames Elam, has. Bell Gunset, secretary, and Thelma Harned, treasurer, have also Worked untir- ingly to fulfill their responsibilities. Others in this circle who have Worked equally as hard include: Robert Haskell, Sydney Chaf- fee, Gene Iennings, Margaret Butlien and our competent and essential Lion Tamer, Mr. Samuel Deeb. ln the ring to my right are five athletic stars. ln both basketball and football we find Ralph Bennett leading the Iuniors. The four other outstanding players are: Iames Wolfe, Duane Van De Mark, lames Elam, and Richard Franz. There are. of course. several more Who have brought added honor to the class of '5O. ln the left center ring we see a contented Prom Committee. Reports show that this was the best prom ever held. The band was out of this World, and the setting definitely had the desired psychological effect. ln the outer right ring a group of ex- committee members are re-living their suc- cessful attempts to establish the Class of '50 as an active organization. The dances sponsored by the luniors have been both social successes and financial assets. An- other project similar in effect was the con- cession at several home football and basket- ball games. Many a thirsty and dog hun- gry fan patronized the familiar stand. In our last ring we find a committee ready to tell another success story of the class of '5U. The treasurer has surmised that, even after the deduction of prom expenses, the Big Show of '5U will start its last year in good financial condition. IUNIOR BOYS Front Row, L to RfI. Tiffany, G, Ienninqs, E. Faber, A. Stevens, I. Ely, P. Burke, D, Martin, R. Lynch, R. Shauqh nessy, R. Catlin, I. Wright, E. Lynch, W. Knapp. Second RQWAR. Barzyk, R. Wriqht, P, Doane, I. Wolfe, H. McDowell, R. Wells, I. Blain, D. Hyatt, I. Matusica, I. Per kins, D. Gay, E. Baker. C. Meissner. Third Row-V. Van Natta, l. Gradel, P. Van De Mark, R. Bennett, R. Haskell, G. Kinney, B. Sedat, E. Talcott, L. Tur ner, M. Cape, I. Gowan, A. Wishinsky. Fourth Row-R. Cross, B. Race, K. Haelina, R. Toepke, R. Vtfard, R. Riley, R. Raymond, R. Holrnes, 'W. Clark, M. Schwei qer, H. Hyatt, B, Sibley, E. Woodcook. JUNIOR GIRLS Front Row, L no RfA. Merrill, F, Brownholtz, H. Harringtcn, M. Boland. H. Arnes, C. Holden, M. Fox, I. Slioulfes, W Barton, L, Glover, M. Iaket, K. Frelleson, T. Harned, L. Strope, I, Cole, I, Ve-rgason. Second Row-N. McAuley, G. Dann, M, I. Pratt, F. 'Wallan, I. Berkeley, R. O'Neill, I. Truesdail, S. Forsythe, B Nichols, B, Merrick, H. Harrington, R. Harvey, I. Ryan, E. Lynch. I, Gunset. Third Row-A, Matson, C. Vfilliixrns, I, Ponderqust, L. Hickey, B. Iordan, B. Carrington, B. Rouse, M. Micaliwi, H Iones, S. Birch, N. Guiles, S. Slocum, M. Mosliier, C. House, M. Butlien. Fourth Row-P. Best, A. Vx'hitrnarsh, P. Van Gorder, B. Van Riper, M. Short, I. Holbert, P, Seaver, N. Caniin, D Bradley, M, Tasker, B. Iolinston, P. Perkins, A. Getzfce. M. Sparks, M. Miner, The SUPHUMURES SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Front Row, L to R-K. Coleman, St. Council: B. Merrick, Treas., S. Knauf, Pres., B. Han- son, Sec.: l. Morse, V. Pres. Second Row-Mr. Tamburrino, Adviser, G. Hills, St. Council. HE Sophomore Class is traditional in that it is very well-satisfied with itself. The class has contributed to the school successes in football, baseball, and basket- ball. The Sophomore girls hold their own on cheering the teams to victory, and the O Club has a few Sophomore members. Many of the girls, as well as boys, are active athletes. Both boys and girls participated in the musical activities -- band, orchestra, and choir. In Ianuary, a number of Sophomores entered short stories, poems, and essays in the annual Scholastic Contest. Shirley Knauf is our class president and Garry Hills and Kathleen Coleman are our Student Council representatives. Mr. Tam- burrino is our class adviser. Our school Work this year has been varied and interesting. Good marks do not come easily to most of us, but we are learn- ing to work, and that is half the battle. lf you walked by C. Lab. at the beginning of the year, you were probably greeted with strange smells and noises. This was because of the inexperienced biologists trying to solve Mr. Reed's experiments. Mr. Morey's geometry class has learned that a straight line is the shortest distance between two poles. Perhaps it is this fact that has made it so impossible for our jan- itors to keep up the wires which protect the lawn from trespassers. In Latin two, Caesar still fights the Gallic Wars, and if we aren't as engrossed as we ought to be in his victories, it is certainly no fault of Mrs. Nichols. English two, and our oral book reports mark another milestone in our literary educa- tion. It is hard work to keep our knees from giving way when we face our classmates, but now that the year is nearly over, We can see that we have gained confidence in our- selves. The class of '51 hopes to bring credit to O.l:'.A., so wish us luck, Seniors, for we are doing our best to grow up and follow in your footsteps. SOPHOMORE BOYS Front Row, L to R-G. Ayers, G. Hills, D. Talcott, L. lsharn, I. Cooper, N. Mathewson, W. Neal, E. Balshuweit, R. Barton, K. Powell. Second Row--D. Reynolds, R. Taylor, R. Hinchcliffe, VV. Nestle, R. Frank, B. Whitney, T. Doty, H. Poreda, I, Van Norman, F. Waters, R. Martin. Third Row-T. Atchison, T. Kimball, S. Banas, L, Relyea W. Griffin, I. Taylor, R. Waltman, E. Tholen, A. Butlien, E. Harvey, W. Beach. Fourth Row-F. Barden, F. Powell, A. Bennett, F. Meqivern, B. Kimball, F. Ford, C. Haqelin, E. Milks, D. Lees, I. Babcock, C. Arnold, T. Mullen, R. Gaqe. SOPHOMORE GIRLS Front Row, L to R-M. Williams, T. Brown, B. Stage, B. Gay, I. Carriqan, N. Ellis, S. Bender, L. Gaylord, M, Pace, L. Hosmer, E. Bennett, D. Tubauah, I. Cooper, B. Stage. Second Row,-L. Ferriton, I, Williamson, P. Grandeo, B. Hanson, I. M. Forsyth, P. Graham, P. Snyder, D. Perry, N. Goble, B. Merrick, D. Short, A. Kunte, I, Talcott, M. Vosburah, M. L. Stevens, R. Murphy, A. Massrnan. Third Row-M. Welles, P. Halstead, M. Bartlett, I. Morse, P. Ierome, M. Penderaast, C. Rose, A, Bennett, A. Blan- chard, M. Bevan, B. Lind, H. Hubbard, C. Griffin, C. Baur, N. Sherwood, L. Vtfard, K. Coleman, M. Dietzman. Fourth RowAL. Canavan, A. Coleman, I. Hefft, S. Farrington, I, Roper, M. Hover, R. Black, E. Clark, E. Allan, S. Dodge, K. Martin, E. Clark, N. Hildebrand, B. Pass, S. Knauf, B. Evans, D. Rollins, M. Blazer. The FRESHMEN FRESHMAN OFFICERS Front Bow, L to B-W. Haeling, Treas.: B. Knox, V. Pres.: T. Hartman, Pres., P. Panetti, Sec., C. lnscho, St. Council. Second Row-T. Dennison, Si. Council, Mr. Grimes, Adviser. HE class of l952 came under the Big Top of the O. F. A. circus as the smallest and youngest performers in the sawdust ring. There were not enough monkeys in the local jungles, so some were imported from far and near. They came to answer the call of the Ring Master from Little Meadows, Apala- chin, Campville, Flemingville, and Tioga Center. Immediately they were involved in all the fascinating activities of life under the Big Top. The ones who rode on the band- wagon this year were: President Tom Hart- man, the ringleader: Vice President Charles Knox, the clown: Pat Panetti, the tumblerg and Warren l-laeling, the dwarf: Student Council members Caroline lnscho and Tim Dennison. The driver who cracked the whip was Mr. Grimes. The cute little dogs of our circus joined the O Club. Three midgets played on the first string Iunior Varsity basketball team this year. They were George Bowen, who broke a scoring record, Ernest Hanbury, and Bud Knox. On the second string was Charles Cornett. Ioe Carey, assistant manager of the squad, was water boy for small animal athletes. The midgets were not the only star performers as Bill Mahar played on the Var- sity. Ring l5's favorite canary, Nancy Shults, sang a solo for the Christmas Program. Three young ponies made quite an impression in the annual three-ring Talent Show. Take a bow, Caroline lnscho, Bill Mahar, and Rich- ard Babcock. When it came to the tumbling act Richard Gartland was right there on the first string of the Varsity football team. ln conclusion it can be said all the small creatures felt like tight rope walkers trying to stay on the line as they came near the end of the show season and thought of what they would have to do before they had earned a vacation. FRESHMAN BOYS Front Row, L to R--G. Luther, R, Shrauqer, I. Spaulding, G. Roqers, W. Mahar, R. Gartland, T. Dennison, R. Severf son, W. Bish, B. Knox, P. Panetti, R. Campbell, D. Strope. Second Row-R. Fowler, G, Kircli, R. Heeter, I, Carey, E. Walker, G. Bowen, C. Halliday, L. Hill, R. Welch, I. Knapp, F. Gradel, F. Catlin, W. Haelinq, T. Hartman, G. Cole. Third RowfR. Cole, M, Haner, I. Shaeier, I. Quinn, R. Luscornb, G. Very, D, Gay, F. Lynch, G. White, H. Moshier, H. Strong, D. Warner. Fourth Row-C. Cornett, R. Hamilton, R. Babcock, F, Rothroclc, VV, Harrison, VV. Pianosi, R. Wagner, K. Swartz, H. Williams, E. Murphy, R. Gosline, H, Seitel, W. Connelly, E. Hanbury, F. Race, E. Blaasch, i I I FRESHMAN GIRLS Front Row, L to R-I. Vlfhite, P. Lynch, M. Hoskins, S, Boland, I. Nagel, C, inscho, E. Burger, N. Shulfs, N. VVard L. Bailey, K. Skellenaer, D. Chermak. Second Row-B. Siqns, M. McCormick, E. Iakei, M. Martin, A. Weber, S. Toft, E. Warner, T. Robinson, H. Dunning D. Dietzman, T. Lane, S. VanNess, D. Chaffee. Third Row-I. Boyd, M. Corneft, K, lNarner, K. Waite, V, Cornell, VJ. Vlfalker, M. Vfilliarns, K. Cortriqht, I. Strong L. Ward, S. Baker, E. Toe-plce. Fourth Row-I. Hawkins, R. Codner, B. Andrews, I. Pachuclci, D. Sibley, S. Russell, T. Lonqo, I. Williams, S. Sylcora L. Zawko, E, Lipka. The EIGHTH GRADE Front Row, L to C. Knauf 8-2 Second Row-F. Ellis 8-3 V. V. Pres.: 1. TEP right up and see eighth grade has been months and now comes ance. School hardships may be opposites, but EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS R-S. Walchuck 8-1 Sec.: K. Gillette 8-1 Girl Usher, 1. Barr 8-l Pres., Pres.: N. Holmes 8-2 V. Pres., 1. Bogert 8-3 Girl Usher, N, Vincent 8-2 Sec. Kelly 8-3 Sec.: F. Clark 8-2 Boy Usher, R. lcckson 8-l Boy Usherg D. Pres,g B. Wolfe 8-3 Treas.p S. Grimes 8-2 Girl Usher, R. Harding 8-1 Milks 8-2 Treas.g R. Cooper 8-1 Treas. the big show! The in training for ten the grand perform- and a gay circus their activities are similar. The performers of a circus also spend months in training before the final showing under the Big Top. ln school, required subjects make up the main show. To pass the Regents in lune, pupils must practice their daily lessons: just as circus stars must practice their acts. Top stars learn to take orders, receive criticism and co-operate. We both strive for perfec- tion. When polishing up on the fundamen- tals, it requires ambition and industry. Teachers and trainers alike, need the pa- tience of job. Later, their help and under- standing are appreciated. The side shows are like our extracur- ricular activities, including sports, music and recreations. This year, the girls had home- making, each class having a ten weeks' course. The three music classes met to- gether in the auditorium. Our chorus sang in the spring concert. Several stars per- formed in the Talent Show and other pro- grams. ln sports, our stars did us credit. All enjoyed the second annual Field Day. Many attractive and original costumes were dis- played at the l-lallowe'en Party. ln home- room meetings, pupils discussed their prob- lems and expressed some rather surprising opinions. These activities were just as en- joyable as the well-chosen side shows of a modern circus. Though the eighth grade is very differ- ent from the circus that comes to town every year, in school and in circus, patience, diligent practice and co-operation are es- sential. Skill and the ability to excel must and be achieved. Character, standards ideals are built up. ln the grand finale, most of the performers have been successful. May we always remember our happy days to- gether, and make this an outstanding class in 1953. EIGHTH GRADE BOYS Front Row, L to R--R. Granger, L. O'Hart, G. Brill, C. Knauf, D. Russell, l. Lockwood, C. Talcoit, C. Knowlton, R Warile, M. Sherwood, l. Corder, F. Clark, N. Holmes. Second Row-R. lordan, C. Shumway, l. Arnold, V. Williams, D. Cooper, A. Williams, P, Stevens, D. Chaffee, C Wriqht, I, Bauer, P. Lindhursi, F. Kelly. Third Row-R, lackson, S. Fox, R. lnqersoll, P, Verquson, R. Meade, R. Harding, K. Newman, F. Roper, G. Schmidt G. Randolph, D. Chandler, l. Milks. Fourth Row-l. Kuhns, G. Blaasch, E. Wheeler, F, Smith, C, Mathewson, N. Pupello, W. Card, F. Crown, M. Liddle l. Brown, R. Fernquist, B. Carriqan. EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS Front Row, L to R--S. Grimes, l. Haner, B. Michaels, B. Slocum, M. Simons, N. Travis, L. Middauqh, N. Massman E. Tyrrell, l. Rowland, F. Nichols. Second Rowfl. Lombard, P. White, M. Knight, M. lohnsfon, B. Wolfe, A. Bowen, D. Ellis, B. Bender, M. Gay, V Vlfhite, H. Hunsinqer, C. Rowland, Third Row-C. Thomas, H. Brink, M. Oliver, P. Breeden, G. Buraer, B. Toit, G. Lange, S. Walchuck, S. Harders, S Campbell, R. Swarts, B, Hover, P. Leonard, Fourth Row-M. Schmidt, B. Doty, P. Root, l. Middleton, K. Gillette, P. Eschenbach, A. Severson, N. Vincent, l. Bo aeri, L. Martin, B. Williams, B. Ballon, T. Nelson. The SEVENTH ERADE SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS Front Row, L to R-D. Leonard, Vice Pres. 7-lp j. Murphy, V. Pres. 7-55 D. jackson, Pres. 7-lp M. Glasgow, Pres.7-3, C. Simons, Pres. 7-2, L. White, Sec. 7-2, B. Harned, Sec. 7-3. Second Row-F. Cornell, Usher 7-lg D. Cross, V. Pres. 7-2, P. Latini, Usher 7-25 R. Has- kell, Treas. 7-37 E. Glasgow, Usher 7-35 l. Meyermann, Usher 7-35 B. Auyong, Sec. 7-lg I. l-larclers, Usher 7-27 l. I-laner, Usher 7-lg C. Ulrich, Usher 7-4. Third Row-L. Moon, V. Pres. 7-47 M. Struble, Usher 7-45 l. Barnhart, Pres. 7-45 N. Gill- son, Treas. 7-lg D. DeWitt, Treas. 7-2. T has been hard to train the wild boys and girls coming from Central School. They had to learn to cooperate like animals in a circus. Some learned to observe bells, attend to his own affairs and be orderly more quickly than others. Considering the seventh grades as the Big Top of a circus, one of the major at- tractions is mathematics. ln math this year we have been working on percents. Another attraction popular with the sev- enth grade is social studies. ln social studies we have studied New York State, empha- sizing the local history of Owego. Now we find ourselves in English Part ll. We have read works of literature by famous authors, Rip Van Winkle by Wash- ington lrving and many others. ln English Part I we worked for correct spelling and grammar. We will now go into some of our all- star side shows. One of the major side shows liked best by the seventh graders was the l-lallowe'en Party. All of the seventh grad- ers wish to thank Miss Catlin for a wonder- ful time. Another new side show for the girls was homemaking. ln homernaking the girls made pocketbooks, skirts and many other things. Another new activity enjoyed by the girls and boys is gym. ln gym the boys played football, basketball and many other interest- ing games. The girls played basketball and learned to dance. We are very proud to have representa- tives for student council chosen from our group, john Murphy and Dale jackson. All the boys and girls contributed generously to all the drives, polio and Red Cross funds. We hope you have enjoyed your trip through our seventh grade Big Top as much as we have. We have learned to be good citizens in school and hope to be in the future. SEVENTH GRADE BOYS Front Row, L to R-B. Tobey, O. Knowlton, N. Gillson, I. Warner, C. Kemp, O. Strong, L. Brown, G. Fitzgerald, E. Rouse, K. Newton, B. Hollis, l. Chase, R, Keith, M. Struhle, O. Barnhart, D. Getzke, I. Waite, L. Moon. Second Row-C. Ulrich, H. Morrison, D. Reckhow, F. Matt, R. Haskell, R. Wolfe, E. Glasgow, R. Latini, C. Hanbury, P. Sherwood, M. Cornell, R. Overlander, R. Sherwood, R. Granger, E. Bryant, G. Dence, H. Whitney, W. Ros- enberger. Third Row-L. Cornett, E. Hakes, F. Hyde, F. Donner, T. Morse, C. Simons, W. Barnard, C. Forsythe, D. Root, L. Dick, F. Cornett, M. Day, D. lackson, R. Dobson, A. Reynolds, H. Arnold, M. Bensley, G. Granger, L. Wartle. Fourth Row-L. Vought, H. Miller, I. Earnhart, I. Hooker, D. Cross, D. DeWitt, B. Bristol, B. Strong, F. Groom, L. Cor- nish, L. Anderson, E. Reese, A. Lopez, T. Kinney, M. Lange, K. Harvey, T. Durnphy, l. Murphy, D. Leonard, M. Wright, R. Babcock, F. Story. SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS Front Row, L to RfW. Shrauger, E. Short, T. Brooks, C. Struifle, M. Oliver, l. Langdon, S. Root, L. Doty, I. 'Williams M. Cornish, D, Purple. Second Row-E. Knowlton, A, Eensley, L. Lane, M. 'Wool H. Tretrey, V. Vvfhife, A. lfllalker, M. Pratt, F. Dunning, B, Gould, L. Sanyshyn, l. Lurcock, I, Morse, M. Glasaow, F. Thompson. Third Rowel. Randall, H. Babcock, D. Morris, B. Auyong, L Harclefs, R. Cornett, A. Card, I. Mund, L McManamon, S. Swarts, l. Hover, M. Nichols, I. Meyermonn. Fourth RowfB. Kishpaugh, D. Greene, K. Flshree, L. White, C. Howe, B. Rollins, F. Cornell, A. Hatch, A. Kolley P. Hall, L Rouse, T. Steele, B. 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'. 4iiIidff'.'1:'S-5.115321 'i .. - 9 'GI -1 -' .L-25:6-2 -1-S '51 5.ffn'--f P'-'-:ig::2'za-- an .ff '- ' - . .- -31212: 5 ..- 1f?7f'-'l-f '- -'.:.: 55 -15.5-1-':l - -Z'-ff.f:-1-1 2 -rf 5' 'ESU 'I ' 1 O I O ACTIVITIES The TBM TDM STAFF ET us take or wotlk in the Big Top and see what the Tom Tom stcttt is doing. Here in Room 5 we tind Mr. Ellis, lousy figuring out the designing and photographic problems. Mr. Ellis is doing ct tine job teotch- ing his otnimdls the routine. Oh lookl That must be a race. No, it is just the Secretdrial Practice Class going up after more work cmd Mrs. Ellis is trying to help them. Like dll other monkeys, they're clever, but they still have to be taught how to do special work and Mrs. Ellis is doing a fine job GS their trdiner. The advertisers hdve to act like giraffes, stretching their necks into everyhody's oi- tice, but they are coming along nicely. Although We have to act like dnimals in ct circus, the statt is striving hard to make this year's Tom Tom the loest yet. THE STAFF Front Row, L to R-P, Halstead, D. Ellis, N. Travis, C. Bartlett C. lnscho, Y. Longo, M. Morgan, A. Shelton, P. Stewart M. Gzy. Second Rowfflf Hartman, M. Thomas, M. Bevan, F. Brownholtz M. Doane, M. Tasker, A. Vought, O. Lowe, B, Hoffman, D Catlin, A. Yaple, A, Donnelly. 'Third Row -D. Gay, F. Vtfaters, A. Kunte, E. lackson, S. Stetson E. rtnaut, S. McCormick, I. Smith, S, Grimes, B. Ballou f Fll'txI,,C13 Fourth Row--B. Harned, A. Severson, F, Parmetti, I, Lynch, B Gosline, N, Caniin, T. Arnold, D. Rozelle, M. Cape, R, Gage R. Barzyk, G, Hills, I. I. Donnelly. Staff Members Check Over Copy L to Ralf Arnold, E. Brownholtz. M. Thomas The MAJURETTES MAIORETTES Front Row, L to R-B. Signs, M. Thomas, F. Wallen. Second Row-B. Andrews, I. Vergason, l. Pachucki, B, Harned, M. Hoskins, R. Codner, C. Inscho. UT on the practice field the performers are getting ready for the big show, with their trainer, Mr. Tamburrino, standing by. As the whistle blows the music starts and with the music the colorful maiorettes begin their show which consists mostly of the twirl- ing of flags and batons with the exception of the drum major who gives the signals. This year the majorettes are made up of a drum major, Maggie Thomas, eight baton twirlers, Margaret Hoskins, loyce Morse, Ear- bara Andrews, Rose Mary Codner, loan Nagel, Ioyce Verguson, Iean Puchuchi, and Carolyn lnscho, two flag twirlers, Frances Wallan and Betty Signs, and one flag bearer, Suzanne Grimes. IOURNALISM CLUB Front Bow, L to R-I. Elam, Asst. Editor, B. Kneibler, M. Bartlett S. Birch, Ed.-in-Chief, H. Har- rington, C. Bartlett, I. Battis. Second Ptowelfi. Reckhow, P. Hal- stead, M. Butlien, B. Signs, Sec.: R. Sherwood, E. Tyrrel, I. Morse, B. Andrews, I. Nagel, H. Strong, Treas.7 Miss Mead. Third Bowflf. Gillette, M. 'Wil- liams, P. Ierome, B. I-larned, Ft. Codner, S, Grimes, B. Baltou, N. Vincent, A. Severson. ir FUTURE FARMERS Front Row, L to R-T. Atchison, l. Gradel, Sec.: H. Hyatt, Treas.7 L. Relyea, V, Pres.y D, Talcott, Reporrery A. Bennett Mr, Gormel, Adviser. Second Bow-E. Faber, R. Vtfelch, W. Nestle, E. Lynch, R. Frank, R. Martin, R, Lynch, B. Wagner, I. Treusdail, R. Stephens, S. Banas, F. Gradel. Third Row-L. lsham, N. Mathew- son, F. Schweiger, B. Shellen- barger, A. Wishinsky, 'W. Clark, F. Powell, B. Story, VJ. Bought E. Talcotf, B. Wells, I. Cowan. 1 Journalism Club Last September, when the tom toms began to beat and it was time for the stu- dents to assemble in the Owego Free Acad- emy ior another year of cooperative team- work, the Iournalism Club was organized. Under the capable advisorship ot Miss Mead the members have written various articles which have been published in the local newspapers. They also publish the Tomae hawk, our school newspaper, of which Shir- ley Birch is the editor. Future Farmers Time never stops and neither do the Fu- ture Farmers. This is partially due to the iine work accomplished by our instructor, Mr. Cormel, and the cooperation of each and every future farmer. The much needed classwork, mixed with a variety oi field trips, will undoubtedly help plan many of our careers as tuture farmers. ln addition to participating in inter-school sports and contests, the Future Farmers have had a good financial year also. tudent Council The Student Council began its Work this year under the capable leadership of lames Wright, president and lsabelle Gunset, vice- president. The problem of securing entertainers for assembly programs was solved first. Dur- ing the year We have enjoyed many fine assemblies. A roller skating party, sponsored by the Student Council to raise funds. was Well at- tended by the students. The Council members feel that this has been a very successful year. Public Speaking Every lanuary certain members of the Senior Class begin scurrying around the Big Top searching for information for their speeches. They are then assisted by our able English trainer, Mrs. Turner, who helps them give their orations that final polish. The Kiwanis Club sponsors four elimina- tion contests in order to select the four peo- ple who will compete in the debate. This debate decides the champion public speaker in the Senior Class. STUDENT COUNCIL Front Row, L to Re-C. lnsclio, B. Gunset, l. Wright, I. Lynn, E. lackson. Second Row-B. Ballou, l. Mur- phy, D. lackson, R. Cooper, G. lennings, K. Coleman. Third Row-T, Dennison, G. Hills, H. Vlfilliams, D. White. ir PUBLIC SPEAKING Front Row, L to R-T. Arnold, Thomas, P. Stewart, L. Wiggins, H. Williams. Second Row-M. Tyrrell, S. Mc- Cormick, M. Morgan, A, Don- nelly. Third Row-I. Donnelly, E. Kuen- zli, N. Cortright. The GIRIIS UHUIR Front Row, L to R-D. Short, B. Wolfe, N. Travis, E. laket, N. Aldrich, I. Boland, C. Rowland, B. Bender, M. Knight, M, Gay. Second Row-R. Black, E. Toeplce, B. Knowlton, P. Breeden, P. Brainard, T. Shoultes, W. Williamson, N. Ward, L. Ward, A. Blanchard, D. Ellis, S. Forsythe, C, Thomas. Third Row-S. Russell, R. Severson, H. Ames, S. Knauf, M. Tasker, M. Pace, I. Roper, K. Gillette, S, Walchuck, M. Hover, N. Vincent, E. Bennett, B. Merrick. ON'T be alarmed! The noise you hear every Wednesday and Friday, seventh peri- ods is only the shrielcs ot Mrs. Evans' thirty- seven trained animals. When the Big Top reopened last Septem- ber, the Girls' Choir was assembled to begin a year ot cooperative and unlimited train- ing in music. They started ott the year by singing at the Christmas Concert, These trained ani- mals attended the County Festival at Van Etten, at which time they sang, specializing on tolli songs. The Girls' Ensemble, which rehearses Monday and Friday noons, consists oi ten members. The Ensemble sang at the Christmas Con- cert and broadcast the same program over VVENE, in Endicott. They also sang at the County Festival. They entered the state con- test at Cortland, in May. Their selection for this contest was My Heart ls a Silent Vio- lin by Oscar I. Fox. Mrs. Evans' trained animals will always remember pleasant times they had while members oi the Music Department. 40 ir GIRLS' ENSEMBLE Front Row, L to RWM, Pace, N. Shults, E. Knaut, M Tyrrell, D. Tubaugh. Second Row-C. Thomas, P. Brainard, H. Ames, L Vlfard, I. Williams. The Ml ED CHOIR Front Plow, L to Bf'D. Short, E, Toepke, N. Shoultes, N. Shults, H. Hubbard, I. White, L. Hosmer, P. Brainard, S. Forsythe, D. Tubaugh, P. Halstead. Second How-N. Holrnes, I. Manchester, I. Shafer, A. Williams, C. Knauf, V. Van Natta, D. GGY, l. Lockwood, I. Williams, E. Bennett, H. Ames, L. VJard, M. Hover. Third Bow4M, Butlien, M. Tasker, C. Bose, H. Strong, A. Bennett, I, Matusica, E. Blaasch, D. Hyatt, E. Race, A. Don' nelly, M. Williams, I. Boyd, C. lnscho, P. Snyder. Fourth Bow-M. Thomas, M. Tyrrell, E. Knauf, B. Toepke, D. Schmitt, B. Codner, I. Elam, B. Cfosline, A. Barzyk, G. Hills, C. Estey, A. Babcock, M. Moshier, B. Kneibler, S. Birch. HIS year the Mixed Choir, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Evans, will add more pride and glory to the Big Top. With Mrs. Evans' lead- ership and skillful training the choir of '49 will be rated as one of the best. This year, as in years past, the choir was privileged to sing at the Elks' Auditoe rium for the Elks' Annual Memorial Services. The program given here was highly praised. The Christmas program with its candlelight- ing effect also received many compliments. The main interest of the choir in the spring was the annual concert. This year the vocal department dramatized a trip around the world. lt was illustrated by songs and dances of the various countries visited. The countries visited on the imaginary trip were: lrelandfwhich was illustrated by Danny Boy and lrish Lilt g Norway which was illustrated by the Norwegian Dance and To Spring g Spain was represented by the Gypsy Trail, Lady of Spain, and Span- ish Fandangoug Italy by Nearest and Dear- est and italian Dance g India by Song of india and O'er the Summer Tide g Burma was illustrated by On The Boad to Man- dalay, China by The Kites Are Flying and Chinese Lullaby 5 and the United States by Old Black Ioe, Ship of State, and Home on the Range. The concert closed with the singing of the traditional Star Spangled Banner. The BAND HE O. F. A. Circus Band is going through its paces this year with a new leader. After a month or two of confusion during which new ideas were introduced and holes lett by graduation were filled, the loand began to emerge as a somewhat different and, we think, an improved organization. The an- nual Band Concert did not include the Cen- tral School Drum and Bugle Corps this year for they had a concert of their own. Despite this and the intermission at the halfway point, the concert was larger than usual this year. Some of the most outstanding numbers played were Student Prince Overture, Stardust, Triumph of lshtar, Unfinished Symphony, Hall of Fame and the novelty numloer, The Kid Grows Up. The Band attended the County Festival at Van Etten and entered into state competitions. Front Row, L to R-Majorettes: B. Andrews, C. Inscho, I. Nagel, A. Codner, B. Signs, M. Thomas, F. Wallan, M. Hoskins, I. Vergason, B. Harned, I, Pachucki. Second RowfB. Pass, S. L. Van Ness, B. Ballou, M. Tyrrell, C. Knauf, S. Baker, R. Granger, C. Bauer, E. Tyrrell. Third RowfN, Shults, M. Cape, R. Fowler, R. Pratt, M. Wells, R. Granger, N. Sherwood, M. Butlien, M. Bevan, L. Wig- gins, R, Jackson, M. Pratt, T. Hartman, G. Hills. Fourth Row-F. Smith, R. Pass, S. Grimes, C. Estey, Mr. Tam- burrino, R. Codner, G. Luther, T. Atchison, D. Hyatt, H, Whitney, I. Spaulding, W. Mahar, C. Forsythe, E. Knauf, E. Camin. H. Bauer. Mr. Tcxmburrino cools off a clowning iam session with cr spray gun- E. Knauf, E. Camin, I. O'Brien, R. Rouse, P. Sherwood, R. Lainhart, H. Bauer, Mr. Tamhurrino. The URGHESTRA HE Big Top orchestra is seated. lnto the center ring steps the leaderfa new but able man, Mr. Tamburrino, who raises his baton. Music comes forth. The Big Top orchestra is introducing another great act to the public. Maybe it's the splendiforous senior play, or perhaps it's the awe-inspiring, verb-throw- ing public speaking debate. Whatever it is, the Big Top orchestra is sure to be present. Performers in this important part of the greatest show on earth display their tal- ents elsewhere, too. Some of them partici- pated in the All-County Festival Orchestra and four members belong to the Tri-Cities Youth Symphony. Besides that, there are free side shows before every rehearsal, for one is sure to hear someone bumbling a boogie on the calliope Ccalled a piano by somel, or the flute players rendering chop- sticks. Oh, yes, the orchestra performers are im- portant members of the Big Top cast! Training for the Big Show Mr. Tarnburrino, B. Nichols, N. Sherwood waiting her turn. Front Row, L to R--R. Murphy, M. Tyrrell, N. Shults, I. Forsythe, B. Gay, D. Ellis, M. I, Pratt, R. Black, I. Williamson. Second Rowfl-I. Bauer, C. Knauf, S. Baker, M. Cape, R. Granger, C. Bauer, E. Tyrrell. Third Row-N. Sherwood, M. Bevan, Fourth Rowell Hyatt, W. Mahar, I. Spaulding, T. Hartman, G. Luther, R. Pass, Mr. Taniburrtno. l The DANCE BAND Front Bow, L to R-B, Codner, S. Forsythe, T, Hartman, C. Estey, F. Smith, G. Luther, Mr. Tam- burrino, Director. Second Row-W. Mahar, H. Bauer. HIS year the O. F. A. Dance Band has really gone places. Under the direction ot Mr. Tamburrino there were changes made. For the first time this year the Dance Band is composed entirely ot boys, and the tel- lows are learning to read and play real dance music. Mr. Tamburrino, one ot the greatest clar- inet and sax players, can overwhelmingly hold his own ground against the tour brass. He has tried to make us teel the music, and because ot his great experience in the field of dance music, he can show us ex- actly what he wants. This year the dance band is composed ot eight pieces. Mr .Tamburrino plays the tenor sax and clarinety Fred Smith plays first trumpet: Charley Estey, second trumpet, George Luther, third trumpet and Tommy Hartman, the trombone. The rhythm section is composed of Bill Mahar on the drums, Hugh Bauer on bass and Bob Codner on piano. J . i Q35 'Y . ,,Il 1, 4 , t 50 ff' at . r Aknotd 7 J? AWARDS and HUNURS 'k 'k 'X ach year many awards and honors are given to O. F. A. students for outstanding scholastic work. In Ianuary Lauren Colby, Marion Tyrrell, Arlene Shelton, and Katherine Thomas tried College Entrance examinations. State and Cornell Scholarship exams were given in May and the contestants included Arlene Shelton, Anne Donnelly, Marion Tyrrell, Mary Morgan, Constance Bartlett, Patricia Stewart, Eunice Knauf, and Edwin Camin. Robert Ward was the Iunior boy honored by being chosen to attend Boys' State this summer. Mary Morgan won both the local and regional prizes of twenty-five dollars and one hundred dollars respectively, in the essay contest given by the Elks on the topic, Why Democracy Works. ln the Tioga County Fair Iunior Home- making Exhibit, ribbons and cash awards were presented to loyce Shoultes, Jimmie Mae Knight, Dorothy l-lerrala, luanita Cole, Genevieve Seaver, Mable Hildebrand, Iean- ette Talcott, and Betty lohnston. Eunice Knauf was awarded the Bausch and Lomb Science Award for outstanding progress in scientific thinking. Ralph Bennett received the honor of being named on the All-Star Elmira Star-Gazette Newspaper Football Team. This included about twenty schools for selection. Wayne Walker, basketball star, was picked on the All-Star Team, Southern Counties League, first team. Betty lohnston won a cash prize in a poster contest sponsored by the lnternational Gladiolus Show. Betty also won first prize in the Poppy Poster contest sponsored by the local American Legion Auxiliary. Other win- ners in this contest were, Francis Panetti, second prize and Florence Brownholtz, third prize. Donald Rozelle won third prize in the senior division of the l948 Safety Poster con- test sponsored by the Rotary Club while Ann Kunte took first place in the junior divi- sion of the same contest. Eunice Knauf won a gold key for a pencil drawing in the Re- gional Scholastic Art Awards Exhibit in Bing- hamton this spring. ln the Sectional F. F. A. contests Thomas Atchison took second place in potato judg- ing and Irving Gradel won third place in poultry judging. A first place medal in voice in the State Music Contest was won by Shirley Forsythe. ln the same contest, the following won sec- ond place medals in voice: Robert Barzyk, Shirley Stoops, Marilyn Pace, Claire Thomas, and Marian Tyrrell. Harriet Ames was awarded a second place medal in piano in the same contest. Marion Tyrrell and Nancy lean Shults both have the honor of playing first violin in the Triple Cities' Youth Sym- phony. In the instrumental division of the State Music Contest Gary Hills won a second medal for a trombone solo and a second medal in brass quartet. Fred Smith won a first medal for a cornet solo and second medal in brass quartet. Evelyn Tyrrell and Cynthia Bauer both received a first medal for flute. loyce O'Brien and Evelyn Tyrrell received a second place medal for wood- wind ensemble. Richard Granger received a first place medal for oboe. ln the Scholastic Creative Writing Con- test, the national third prize was won by Anne Donnally for her international letter while Marian Tyrrell won fourth national prize for an original radio drama. ln the same contest Ioanne White was given a na- tional commendation certificate and second prize in the regional contest for her interna- tional letter. Beulah Edwards was awarded third prize in the regional writing contest for an international letter. ln the Kiwanis Club Speaking Contest, Ann Donnelly, Iames Don- nelly, Patricia Stewart and Marian Tyrrell were winners. lt can be seen that Owego students re- ceive many opportunities to compete scholas- tically among themselves and with pupils from other schools. Our school is training each student for success in these contests and the more important challenges which are to come after graduation from O. F. A. ing and Queen Review a Game FOOTBALL KINGfRALPI-I BENNETT FOOTBALL QUEEN-BARBARA MERRICK Highlights oi the Owego-Vestal Game. I . H334 , - M, --5 .:.-!z'- .i 5' ,5 .N J 'Q . L wi J.. 'jf,gQ , M .. ---Q. 'Q' ,:1,:.-V-:QW w- If --:.. , f., fm. ff2Gf:a: 3 -ff fir? l ' .:2Z-F 5-if.-2, . A,,,Vq A.-. 1 1 U , , 1, ,S ., if H ' gy. j V, 'T 'VA- ....- V , - '-' . ,.,k 1 ,-A-. Q ' f , - . .g ,1 uqu' LI' ,EIEQ :E-.li .'-- 1 :'A if 3,1-4.,:,I, AAbb. -1-A. '-AAj AURUBATS ATHLETICS FUUTBALL FOOTBALL SQUAD Front Row, L to R-I. Elam, H. Vlfilliams, L. Kies, H. Getzke, L. Lawrence, R. Shattuck, C. Blackman, R. Bennett, l. Hartman, W. Walker, R. Gartland. Second Row-'W, Harrison, I. Lynch, R. Cornish, T. Dennison, R. Halstead, P. Porcari, R. Topke, M. Schweiger, R. Franz, R. Shellenbarger, N. Moratis. Third Row-W. lvlahar, R. Lainhart, R. Haskell, Coach S. Deeb, F. Barden, D. Tiffany, G. lennings, W. Pianosi, S. Vtfilliams. N the autumn of 1948 our Owego Free Academy Indians started their season under the supervision of Mr. Deeb, who coached our team last season. We opened our sea- son With Towanda's coming to Marvin Park and defeating us 25-U. The following week we journeyed to Cortland and were humbly downed 26-6. It was the first game to be played under lights in O. F. A. history. Then We traveled to Waverly to meet our tradi- tional rival and saw them bow in defeat by the score of 27-20, making it thirteen years straight that we have beaten them. On the following Saturday, as We swamped Vestal once again, 42-7, we knew that this was one more year we could keep our record of never having lost to them. Next we met the powerful Painted Post eleven who had yet to lose a game. Although We upset them by a score of l9-l3 on their stamping grounds, We new it was a hard fought and Well earned game. The Red and Blue then journeyed to Newark Valley only to go down in defeat in a heavy downpour of rain and deep mud, 26-13. Next came the Elmira Heights eleven to Owego, hoping to take home another vic- tory. They Won but only by a slim margin, 28-27, in a hard fought thriller. Although the Warriors' record Was not overly successful this year, the team spirit remained high. Next season many letter- men are expected to return and the prospects are good for a winning season. WM is TOP- Vfnefds Yliizt bull? Tcwandn af Oxvego- First qcxrne of the senscn. CENTER- Pminted Post-There A hard qclne-bu: we won, 19 13. BOTTOM- Action be-tween O.F. A. Indians nnd Vestal-Owecro 47, Vestul 7. 'Lb X, BASKETBALL BASKETBALL SQUAD Front Row, L to Rel. Donnelly, VV. Mahar, R. Bennett, D. Van De Mark, W. Walker, D. Schmitt, R. Cornish, F. Schweiger, Mr. Deeb. Second Row-I. Carey, W, Darrow, R. Shellenbarger, D. Hyatt, G. Bowen, C. Knox, G, Wood, A. Butlien, I. Wolfe, T. Doty. Third Row-C, Cornett, R. Waltman, E. Hanbury, C, Hagelin, R. Ward, K. Haeling, D. Tiffany, E. Tholen, R. Gage. HE big tent is all erected and into the main ring comes trainer coach Samuel Deeb, and his host of animal talent. Yes, the oc- casion is the first basketball game of the season with Towanda High School. Although their first game was not a victory, the boys showed much talent in handling the ball and promised their loyal supporters that they would be a team that would deserve much praise before the final whistle of the season was blown. As the circus moves on we observe that our performers are improving with every show. Perhaps this is the reason why they were successful in winning twelve and losf ing but nine of their season's encounters. They placed third in a snappy Southern Counties League and second in the District Tournament Playoffs. Their ability was shown by winning the following games, Horseheads, Homer, Newark Valley, Athens and Elmira Heights, Elmira Free Academy and Watkins Glen. The climax of the season was truly great when Elmira Free Academy and Elmira Heights fell to the unpredictable Owego five. The very last game saw Owego lose a heart breaker to the Southern Counties League winners, Waverly. lt would have been impossible to have such wonderful talent in our big circus if it had not been for the coaching that the actors received from their trainer, Coach Samuel Deeb. We are, of course, thankful to the entire squad and will be looking for- ward to an even more successful team next year when many of this year's talent will be joining the show again. Q, wj Sectional Playolis ai Waverly- Owego vs. Elmira Free Academy -51-45 ir Exchanging Basketball Co-Captains '21 P. VQmDe-Mark-R. Cornish 2' S. Deeb, Coach-D. Schmift W. 'Walker .Ar Q Oweqo vs. Waverly at Owego- Waverly 45 - Owego 33 GHEERLEADING S you make your Way to your seat in the qrandstand you will notice a number of qaily decked clowns Waving their arms and kicking their feet, trying to arouse some spirit in the Biq Top. But when you take your seat and look more closely you will find that they are not really clowns but actually cheerleaders Who have spurred this year's football and bas- ketball teams on to victory. Without these cheerleaders the O. F. A. would be incomplete, like the circus Without clowns. ir VARSITY BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Front Bow, L to R-B. Murphy, l. Gunsett, M. Butlien. Second Bow--S. McCormick, M, Tasker, l. O'Brien. 'A' IV BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS S. Boland, l. Morse, S. Knauf, I. Corrigan, C. lnscho. ir FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Front Bow, L to B-D. Perry, B. Merrick, l. Haskell, M. Bartlett, l. Williamson. Second Bow-B. Merrick, T. l-larned, l. Lynn, M. Williams, P, lerorne, 52 NUUN BASKETBALL LEAEUE S the time for the 1948-49 basketball season drew near, Coach Sam Deeb, a Very able and experienced trainer, called together all the young candidates for the Noon-Hour Basketball League. Seven teams were or- ganized, and in the middle of December the first game got under Way. The games were marked with a great deal of excitement and with many close scores. The Panthers and the Wildcats tied for the League Championship, both hav- ing eight wins and four losses. The Tourna- ment Play-offs Were marked by several sur- prising upsets as the last place Bisons upset the first place Panthers. The sixth place Tigers upset the third place Lions and later won the Tournament Playoff Cham- pionship. Pat Panetti led the league With a total of 119 points. Mike Schweiger was second with 116 points. ln post-season playing the All-Stars beat the I. V.'s four times, lost twice, and tied once. CAPTAINS Front Row, L to R-Eisons, H. Willimsg Lions, P. Panetti, Mustangs, I. Gowen. Second Row-Wildcats, M. Schweigerg Panthers, R, Riley, Tigers, K, Haeling. Third Row-Ref. W. Maharp Bears, H. Hyatt, Ref, F Schweiqer. 4' . ' 4:4 1. '- 4' ' ' - sf 4 . ,l. :,' Q :E-e,-r. ' :bw ., ne- 432121532-:5 11'-2? . .: . ' ' . Q79 9' ' 32 p,-Mf as af BASEBALL Front Row, L to R-R. Bennett, I. Hartman, F. Kwiatkowslci, L. Knickerbocker, W. Walker, C. Wolfe, R. Lainhart, I. Wolfe. 5 Second Row-D. Storie, Managery R. Tholen, G. lennings, R. Shel! lenbarger, L. Kies, F. Barden, Mr. Grimes, Coach. TRACK Front Row, L to R-R. Lainhart, R Ward, D. Hyatt, E. Kuenzli, F Ford, A. White, H. Settles, S Williams. Second Row-H. Williams, E Blaasch, G. Very, G. Bowen, C l-lagelin, H. Bristol, R. Garlland Third Row-R. Shellenbarger, l Barr, R. Babcock, R. Raymond I. Elam, B. Sibley. Baseball Our baseball team is bigger and better this year than ever before in the history of the Owego Big Top. Everybody wants to get in the act this year. The poor trainer, Mr. Grimes, surely is having a hard 'time sorting the boys over. Mr. Grimes is now training the team for the first spring game. They will soon be going down to the field each night for prac- tice. The prospects for a winning season ap- pear bright for the baseballers of O. F. A. Track The crowd is waiting! Slowly and cau- tiously the swiftly running cheetahs stalk to the starting line! Then, when all is ready, Trainer Deeb pulls the trigger. Crack! and they're off!!! Yes, it certainly has been a great sea- son at the circus this year. The animals have really tried fo give the crowd a satisfying performance. Next year, it is hoped that further performances may be added to the memories of the O.F.A. irls' Volleyball Girls' Basketball The girls' volleyball group played many exciting games at noon and in O Club. Like seals they tossed the ball from one side to the other, scoring point alter point, and screaming joyously. Our girls with their desire for sports, their keen minds and quick movements made great opponents for other teams. lt Was in- deed as exciting as a circus to watch those trained performers, showing their good train- ing to all spectators. One ot the main attractions for the ath- letically minded under the Big Top is a fast moving game of basketball. This year the girls' basketball team has learned many tricks such as expert pivoting and the one hand lay-up shot. The 0 Club basketball team challenged the varsity basetball team to a game and the male performers Won in as wild a battle as has ever been seen under the Big Top. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Front Bow, L to Pt-N. Ward, l. Williamson, B. Kneibler, T. Har- ned, B. Edwards, M. Morgan. Second Bow-M. Butlien, P. Gran- deo, I. Morse, M. Williams, E. Knauf, P. lerome, M. Bartlett, B. Merrick, P, Halstead, Mrs. Mabel. Third Row-M. Sparks, B. Pass, l. Lynn, N. Camin, D. Bradley, S. Russell, S. Knaut, l, Nagel. ir GIRLS BASKETBALL Front Bow, L to B-P. Butlien, B. Merrick, l. Williams, S. Knauf, B. Merrick, l. Nagel. Second Bow-l. W'illiamson, P. Grandeo, l. Morse, M. Morgan, T. Harned, P. lerome, M. Bart- lett, Mrs. Mabel. Third Rovvflf. Maddocks, B. Ed- wards, M. Sparks, B. Pass, E. Knauf, B. McTamney, D. Brads ley, S, Russell, B. Kneibler. ll Club Without a doubt, strong muscles and good coordination mean a lot to performers. Here in the O Club the girls' bodies are strengthened for the rnain acts. lt was fun to earn money for pictures and the annual banquet by selling refreshments and playing a basketball game. Under the excellent instruction of Mrs. Mable and with the cooperation of a fine troupe of girls, this season was a success. Varsity Club This year the Varsity Club sponsored the annual basketball game with the faculty team, to raise money for the sweater fund. The game was won by the faculty in the last second by a jump shot by Coach Deeb. 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Conways Club Diner l,,,,,.,.. ,....,, ,,l,ll,,,, r....,,r,,,,ll....,,..,,..l, Deep Well Motel, Modern, Air Conditioned ,l..,.ll,lllo Green Lantern lnn - ....,,l,,,,l , ,l,,,, ...l.,l,,,,s,,,....,,..,l,,l,..l,.. -. Groat, Charles P., Barber . ...l,l, c. l,,l rlo. , .,.,ll.lll..l ..,. . Hav-A-Lunch ..v,,l,,,,,,,l,, c .....,.,,,,,l,, l,.l,,l,,, Hilkers Body ci Fender Shop l..... l,.....l 212 Front St. , ,..r... . Owego 121 185 Main St. ,o,ss,.., ,11,11.. Owego 40 57 North Avenue 1..,,,,,.,,1.. Owego 716 55 North Ave. ......11,1. ., aa.. Owego 258R 218 Front 1,11,..,.,..11, ..1,r. O wego 975 174 Front ,1,,r....... ..1,,. O wego 175 79 North Ave. ...,,1, ....... , .- Owego 418 Route 17 West ,1,111,,.,, ..- Owego, N. Y. 75-77 North Ave. ,,.,1,,1,,.,...... Owego 1 Lake Street ....,.1,,.,,..,,,,. Owego, N. Y. 126 V2 North Ave. Owego, N. Y. 215 North Ave. .. ..,.,,,, , .,..,,.. Owego 794 Hill, Dr. William L., Dentist ..,,. ,, ....,..,, 173 Front St. .....,1., ..1..,., O wego 95 lnscho, W. L., Garage ,,.,..,......,..,..,.., ,.....,... 1 42 North Ave. ..... .......... O wego 769 Ian's Fashions ....,....,,,,.,.,.,...,v..,.,,,,....,,,.. ..,....... 2 10 Front ,.,, .. .... . ,,....... Owego 815 lones, Louis R., Electrical Repairing .,.... ........., 9 5 Main St. .,...., ....... . . Owego 363M Lee, Edward, M. D. ....,.,,..,,,..,....s...,,s.,.......,..,.., ......,,.. 3 1 Lake St. ...... .. .,....... Owego 744 Liddle Merrit, VanBuskirk Funeral Home .,..... ......... 2 55 Front ........ ........ O wego 91 Lockwood Dry Cleaners .,..,.....,,........,.,..,,... .......... 3 6 Lake ...,...... -- ....... ..... O wego 398 Loomis, Herbert, M.D. .....,,, ,..,.,... 2 71 Front ...,,.1. ...... ...... ,... O W e go 508 Lynch's Food Market ..,c.,.,.., Megivern, Iohn D., Grocer ,c.,.. ........c. Miller, William M., Garage .,,.,. ,,....... . Newberry, I. 1. 61 Co. .......,,.,.. -- ...,...... Nichols Greenhouse .,.,.. Oakleaf Grange ...,,,c. Owego Diner ..,,.,..,,........ Owego Feed Mills Inc. .,c, . Owego Times .................. Pennysaver . ....,..,,.,... . ..,...,...,,..,. ,,,....... Robertson's Drug Store ...,.....,. . ..,, ,.,....... Robinson, Howard, Attorney Riegel Pharmacy ,,,... . ......,..,,..,.,, ..,,,,, 1 Rolls Grocery ,,..,,,.... , ....c,....., . ..... ,,,,..,... Singer, L. W. Publishing Co. .,,.,.s,c.. .......c , Skinners Breyer Ice Cream Bar ......... ..,,,,,c.. Smith, H. L., Metropolitan Lite Ins. ,,,c, .,..,... . . Sugar Bowl ,..,c..,. .. ..... . ...,.c,.,....,..,, ,.c..., ,c.... . -1 Sweet Shoppe, Carl B. Rieg .,.,,.,,,,,...,.. ...,..,,, Tasker lames, Contractor 61 Builder ,,c,,. v,,...c,,. Apalachin 13F1 1 163 Main .,.s..,. Apalachin 18 Owego 14 27-29 Lake ,,s,,.,,, ...,,,,s O wego 85M Fifth Ave. ,c.,... ...,,.,..,.. . Owego 25Fl4 Smithboro, N. Y. 187 Main ..,.,.. Owego 746 42 Delphine ..,,.. ..,....., O wego 511 193 Main .,.,..c. ..,... O wego 360 216 Front .,.,.... . ,... Owego 434 194 Front .,..... . ...... Owego 194 2 North Ave. ..,.. .,.. , . Owego 100 54 North Ave. ..... .......... O wego 339 401 Main .,,..,, . ..., .,...,c...... O wego 788 Syracuse, N. Y. 101 North Ave. . ...... .... , . ..... Owego 280 130 Talcott .,,,,.... 199 Main ,,,, Main St. . ..,,,,. N 61 Forsythe .,,,.., Owego 99 Owego 516 Owego 717 1. ..,.. Owego 1172 Taylor, Paul .,......,,..,..,..,....... ,... ...,.,.. .......... .... ..c.,..,,...,... 1 7 3 V 2 Main ..... ,- .... . c,.. Owego 983M Thomas Floral Co. ....,,....,,.....,,.,.,.........,..,.....,,.,,..,....c,c.,,. 86 West Main . ...,.. 1......,.. O wego 308 Tilton's Market, Sanitary Choice Meats 61 Groceries 53 North Ave. ...,... .... O wego 218 Tioga Abstract Co. ,...,,.. . ....,., . ,.,.,..,...,,c,..,,,,,.,,......c...,,,.,... 218 Front ........,....c..... ....... Owego 276 Union Milling Co. ,,.,..,,....,,.,,....,......,,.,,,-.,.,.......,...,........... 116 Iennings, Union ...... Endicott 212 VanDeMark 6. Thomas, Plumbers 1 ...... ......,... 7 8 North Ave. ...................... Owego 32 Woodburn's Grocery .................c....,.. .... 127 Spencer Ave. Owego, N. Y. ' 1949.4 rum TDM- stat? ADVISERS-A . A j v . . Mr. Ellis-Production, Art, Photography: Miss Hamilton-L-iteraryy Mrs. Ellis-Sales, Advertising, Typing. '- EDITOR-IN-CI-IIEF- Constance Bartlett. ASSOC. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF- David Gay. 'A A LITERARY EDITORS- ' I I Francis Panetti, Eunice Knaut, Mary Morgan, Monya- Kovalenko, Georgi- anna Powell, Ann Yaple, Patricia Stewart, Phoebe Brainard, Marian Tyr- rell, Robert Codner, Donald Rozelle, Emmajane Iackson, Hugh Bauer, Willard Rought, Diana Catlin, Iean Truesdail, Marjorie Moshier, Charles Knox, Thomas Arnold. SENIOR SECTION EDITORS- - . Arlene Shelton, Alan, White, Iames Barber, Kathryn Thomas, Patricia Stewart. I D - ART EDITORS- ' Thomas Arnold, Francis Panetti, Margaret Thomas, Donald Rozelle, Flo- rence Brownholtz, Ann Kunte, Eunice Knauf. PHOTOGRAPHIC EDITORS- Thomas Arnold, Robert Gosline. BUSINESS 'MANAGER-' Iohn Donnelly. ASSOC. BUSINESS MANAGER- Robert Barzyk. ADVERTISING STAFF- I ' I' Patricia Ierorne, Io Ann Smith, Marlene Doane, Richard Gage, Marilyn Tasker, Patricia Stewart, Suzanne Grimes, Marianne Gay, Rose Murphy, Thelma Harned, Suzanne McCormick, Gary Hill, Thomas Hartman. SALES STAFF- ' Marion Bevan, Neil Cortright, Patricia Halstead, Mary Morgan, Bonnie Ballou, Ann Severson, Barbara Nichols, Morris Cape, Diana Catlin, Wanda Barton, Imogene Lynn, Nancy Carnin, Mary Lou Stephens, Drusilla Ellis, Beverly Harned, Donald Rozelle, Frances, Wallan, Margaret Butlein, Isabel Gunset, Mary I. Williams, Nancy Travis, Yvonne Longo, Ann Donnelly, Carolyn Inscho, Lucille Glover, Florence Brownholtz, Betty Merrick, David Gay. TYPISTS- Diana Catlin, Shirley Stetson, Adele Vought, Ann Yaple, Betty Hoffman, Phoebe Brainard, Anne Griffin, Onalle Lowe, Sally I-Iolzhauer. 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