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

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'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.

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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.

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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.