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DEDICATIO i Miss DOROTHY GOODRICH WE, THE STUDENTS OF THE OwEco FREE ACADEMY, proudly dedicate our 1953 Tom Tom to a capable and vivacious teacher. We find it fitting to pay tribute to Miss Dorothy Goodrich for her admirable work as assistant advisor to the class of '53, Het untiring efforts as director of out successful senior Play and Dramatics Club will be etched on our minds forever. To all who know her, she is a woman of integrity and learning, and truly deserves this dedication. All - . ' Iv' 7' 2 , '-. e- r. f li flf i .. '3 M 1' e like A I 9 N, fx vs f E, Vi ll ff si so X llllm X Iimmliix .S'lrzwz1't Clmffee FOREWORD THE 'iAssi5x1BI.Y LINIZH is 'rms 'rmgxiri of our 1953 Yearbook. We have trietl to associate the classes and activities with the l'Builcling-up Processn connected with the assembly line. The raw materials are the seventh graders and the hnishecl Products are the graduating seniors. We have also tried to provide you with rhe hest Tom Tom in its twenty-seven-year history. Care for and protect this book. Wlreri you feel lonely, just scan through this volume and live again many fond memories of your U. F. A. school days. . PARHES 1. Ioan has the world in her hands. 2. Uur Dean, Mrs. Gray. 3. Miss Fitzgerald and Miss Goodrich-play Producers. 4. Miss Catlin enjoys Iunlor High Party. 5. Mr. Guile poses at a famous meeting spot 6. Student Council Candidates all look like winners. 7. Adelphia girls at Valentine Dance. MQ 'M smk'QBshg lx'z'i.vff11 Cfifh I ISTRATIO I 4 J-f-' f 4 1 --f1iw': :L wf'f4 'm-if HL'2-1eJznL:w'4zLr..x.f:f,1Lwrt -'wazoa 'r -su-'4u4x'rw4n.un,ef,+:, w.mn1x's.1-rwf:ce'.,z-rwwff umawwf-L ga-.' Q f ' 'ww 's.3. .HS1:.!..uL' DR. TRACY GILLETTE RAY W. BXIANCHESTER LEWIS B, PARMERTON I. IRWIN BAIER STEPHEN M. LOUNSBERRY, IR. CH,xR1.Es O. STEELE THE BIG SIX AT THE HEAD OF THE OXVEGO FREE fXC.-XDEMY are six men who keep the assembly line of education moving. They have willingly given much time and thought to school activities which have macle our Clays here more Profit- able. As Seniors we realize how important these men are to the school. So we, the T953 class, wish to express our sincere thanks to these six men who make up the Board of School Commissioners. To THE STUDENTS or OWEGO FREE ACADEBIY1 It is interesting to note that the theme of this year's Tom Tom is Assembly Line. While many of you are going to be faced with assembly line methods when you get into industry Cand probably 75 per cent of you will eventually be employed in industry that uses assembly line methodsj we hope that you will not remember Owego Free Academy in terms of a production line, but will remember it in terms of the personal interest that each of your teachers and those in supervisory positions have taken in you during your stay in this school. The school has always been interested in each pupil's welfare not only while in school, but in his success after he graduates. VVe know that many of the good habits that you lear11 here, such as promptness, good attendance and thorough- ness, will benefit you in an untold manner during the years that you spend on the production line. It is true that most of you are moving along, through the various class stages, from seventh graders to seniors. Vlfe hope that these years will be the most beneficial and happiest years of your life. VVith every good wish I am, Yours very sincerely, NV. G. Morgan Superiufendenf Our Superintendent 0llR HELPING HANDS COULD A FACTORY have an assembly line without people to work with the raw materials until they are finished products? No, and neither could a school operate without having the best of teachers to instruct its children. ln every department the most competent instructors are found. These teachers willingly give their time and knowledge so that we, the students of O. F. A., will be better Hnished products when we leave school and enter our own world. Rott' one-Paul V. R. Andrews, Machine Shop and VVoodshop, Jack F. Bailey. M. D., Medical Director, Richard H. Brown, Physical Education, Alice I. Catlin, Director of junior High School, Neva Clark, Physical Education, Samuel J. Deeb, Coordinator of Physical Education. Rott' ttcio-Charles Drexler, Vocal Music, Ethel S. Ellis, Head of Commercial Department, Robert XV. Ellis, Supervisor of Art and Machine Drawing, M. Roberta Fitzgerald, Social Studies, Regina F, Fleming, Social Studies and Latin, Dorothy D. Goodrich, English, Bradley Gormel, Agriculture, Grace Gray, Dean. Row tlirfc-Joliii D. Grimes, Seventh Grade and Vocational Shop, Sheldon Guile, .-Xssistant Principal, Kathryn M. Guinan, Clerk, Jennie Hamilton, Commercial, Mary Harris, Dental Hygienist, Mary Oakes Hart, Eighth Grade, Ruth Hartman, Eighth Grade, l.yster M. Hetherington, Science. Pirtizrvs not shotwz-Katherine Blanchard, English, Helen Pfistner, English. ROGER KEAGLE, Supervisor of Instrumental Music ELIZABETH LANGELAND, Seventh Grade. BEATRICE LINES, Eighth Grade. HENRY LIADEJCYZK, Seventh Grade. CHARLES LICCARRICK, Seventh Grade. THEODORE TWZORDOFF, Instrumental Music. STANLEY R. LTOREY, Head of Mathematics Depart- ment. DORIS MX'ERS, Nurse Teacher. ELSIE A. NICHoLs, Head of Language Department MARIE PERRY, Librarian. HENRIETTA A. PLl'sCH, Homemaking. KENNETH VV. REED, Head of Science Department MARGARET RIEGEL, Seventh Grade. FINKLE ROSENBERG, Head of Social Studies De- partment. STANLEY SHERXYOOD, Accountant. BIICHAEL TERPOLILLI, Physical Education. PATRICIA TIFFANY, Clerk. CHARLES VFRURIAN, Veteran's Agriculture Pro- gram. SADA M. TURNER. Head of English Department. CIIRIsTY XKALVO, Health and Driver Training. HEI.EN D. VVELCH, Nurse Teacher. .elASS NAPHOTS Cgetting the !rHang of ity' in Homemaking c ass. General Art class designs faornes. Ship modeling in Wfoodshop. Mapping their course in Tvorid History. Mr. Reed demonstrates in Chemistry class. Future drivers train with Mr. Valve. Typists concentrate on their copy. Advanced Machine Shop ciass. CLASSES fulzfz SENIOR OFFICERS Seated, left to right-J. Barr, Student Council, J. Man- chester, President, M. Johns- ton, Student Council. Starzzding-M. Liddle, Treasur- er, H. Strong, Student Coun- cilg I. Lockwood, Vice-presi- dent, Mr. Brown, Advisor, L. Emerson, Student Council, M. Gay, Secretary, Miss Goodrich, Advisor. THE FINISHED FOUR LONG YEARS Aoo, a group of inexperienced youngsters started on a career toward perfecting themselves as citizens of tomorrow. Now as these four years of educational work have come to a close, let's look back and review the progress made by us, the Seniors of the Owego Free Academy. One hundred parcels of raw materials entered the O. F. A. in the fall of ,49, set upon leaving as finished products. The first year of polishing began on the first step of the assembly line, where each decided on a course or vocation. The fresh- man class of ,So established themselves as a pro- gressive and hard working class as early as their first year. The sophomore year, the next step, was the time of sizing and moulding together the first year's experiences for the solid framework required for the two years to follow. Our teachers, the skilled workers in our little factory, still had a tough job ahead of them, which the raw materials, the students, did not realize. But nevertheless during our junior year we contributed much toward the improvement of our ability, character and personal welfare. Then came the final step toward the realization of a great dream, the dream of becoming a senior. The Senior Play, the Annual Commencement Exer- PRUDUCTS cises, and finally the Senior Prom were in the minds of all of us. We have come a long way since our first ex- periences in the fall of '5o. We believe that the skilled workers in our modern factory have turned out an excellent product from the raw materials with which they started. This yearls senior class has now been tested and is ready for delivery to the ports of the world. Dear Classmates : The final mile has now been trodden in our seemingly, never-ending march. The curtain has risen and we are now uncovered to the eyes of the world. But before we come to that fork of the road, I want to express my everlasting gratitude to the Class of y53. Many pleasant, exciting, and never-to-be-for gotten experiences have been stored away in my mind, never to be removed. It has been a great honor and privilege to have served as president of this year's senior class. I will long cherish the mem- ories of our final year in the O. F. A. May God bless and keep you. Sincerely, Johnny Manchester Class President if p Sznloi QQLE TIES , A GD ,lp R Q M .QW . 1,0 l 2 ' JERRY LocKw00D RONALD INGERSOLL Boy with the most date appeal. Class clown. BARBARA GATHANY ANN SEVERSON Girl with the most date appeal. Class clown. JANICE TERXVILLIGER EVELYN TYRRELL Brainiest girl. Most athletic girl. CHARLES KNAUF RICHARD COOPER Brainiest boy. Most athletic boy. JAMES MILKS JOHN NIANCHESTER Boy most likely to succeed. Boy who did most for the class. DRUSILLA ELLIS KRISTIN GILLETTE Girl most likely to succeed. Girl who did most for the class LOIS MARGARET AVERY Babe Commencement usher 33 Dra- matics Club 43 Senior Play committee 4. BoNNIE LoU BALLOU Bonnie Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 3, 4g Girls' Choir 23 Mixed Choir 43 Dra- matics Club 3, 43 Journalism Club 1, 23 Tom Tom Stal? 1, 2, 3, 43 N. Y. S. S. M. A. Con- test Festival 1, 2, 3, 43 State Music Conference 4. JOHN M. BARR Barski Class Treasurer 23 Football 2, 3, 43 Track 2, 3, 43 Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 43 Varsity Club 3, 43 Dramatics Club 3, 43 Fresh- man Initiation committee 43 Senior Play Cast 43 Mixed Choir 43 Student Council 4. BARBARA JEAN BENDER Barb Girls' Choir 1, 23 Mixed Choir 1, Z3 Girls' Ensemble 13 Tom Tom Staff 3, 43 Commencement usher 33 Senior Play usher 4. AUDREY L. BOWEN And Basketball Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 43 Senior Play usher 4g Com- mencement usher 3g O Club 13 Noon hour Basketball 1, 2. GERONV DAVID BRILL Jerry Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 33 Dramatics Club 3, 43 Senior Play Assistant Business Manager 43 N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 3, 43 Public Speaking 43 Tom Tom Staff 4. DIARY IANN BUTLER Girls' Choir 13 Senior Play usher 4. SHIRLEY M. CAMPBELL Senior Play usher 1. DoL'm.As STEXVART C H AFFEE Doug Boys' Choir 1, 2, 3, 43 Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 23 Jun- ior Prom committee 33 Senior Play Cast 43 Dramatics Club 3, 43 Baseball 43 Poppy Poster Contest 1, 2, 3, 43 Noon hour Basketball 1, Z, 3, 4. DAVID VV. CHANDLER Spud Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Orches- tra 1, 2, 3, 43 Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 43 VVrestling 2, 3, 43 Foot- ball Z, 33 Track Z, 3, 43 Boys' Choir 43 Mixed Choir 43 N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival l, 2, 3, 43 All-County Band l, 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH IRENE CLARK Irene Senior Band 2, 3, 43 Dramatics 33 Senior Play committee 43 All-County Band 4. GEORGE F. COLE George Mixed Choir 23 Machinist Club 3, 4, fTreasurer 433 Junior Prom committee 33 Freshman Initiation committee 43 Senior Play Assistant Stage Manager 43 Boys' Choir 2. RICHARD T. COOPER Dcac Football 1, 3, 43 Basketball 2, 3, 43 Baseball 2, 3, 43 Track 43 Varsity Club 2, 3, 43 Dramatics Club 3, 43 Senior Play Cast 43 Journalism Club 13 Noon hour Basketball 1. DRL'SII.I.A B. ELLIS Dru Senior Play Cast 43 Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 43 Girls' Choir 1, 2, 3, 43 Tom Tom Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, CBusiness Manager 4j3 A Cappella Choir 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 33 Student Council Vice- president 43 Public Speaking 43 Dramatics Club Vice-president 43 Journalism Club 1. LUANN E. EBIERSON Luie Basketball Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Senior Play Cast 4, Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 4, Student Council l, 2, 3, 4, fSecretary 3, 41, Commencement usher 3. JOYCE MARIE FABER Joyce Senior Play usher 4, Tom Tom Staff 3, 4. PETER C. FERGUSON Pete Noon hour Basketball 1, Ma- chinist Club 4. MARGARET FoRsYTIIE Jlarg Mixed Choir 3, 4, Girls' Choir 1, 2, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 3, 4, Band 3, 4, Dra- matics Club 3, 4, O Club 1, A Cappella Choir 4, Public Speaking 4, Commencement gsher 3, NooII hour Basketball BARBARA E. GATHANY Barby Mixed Choir 3, 4, Band Z, 3, Orchestra 2, Dance Band 3, Dramatics Club 3, Senior Play Cast 4, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 3, Football Cheerleader 3, 4, Tom Tom Stat? 3, 4, Christmas Concert usher 2. BIARIANNE GAY fllariamze Girls' Choir l, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Choir l, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Ensem- ble l, 2, Dramatics Club 4, Class Secretary 4, Band Con- cert usher l, Tom Tom Staff l, 2, 3, 4, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival l, Senior Play committee 4, A Cappella Choir 4. KRISTIN ELIZABETH GILLETTE K if Basketball Cheerleader l, 2, 3, 4, Marching Band l, 2, 3, Tom Tom Staff l, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Choir l, 2, 4, Girls' Choir l, 2, Junior Prom committee 3, Noon hour Basketball l, 2, 3, 4, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Fes- tival l, Commencement usher 3, Dramatics Club 3, 4. VVILLIAINI GOLDEN Machinist Club 4, Noon hour Basketball 2, 3. ARLENE GRANDEO Arlene Football Cheerleader 4, Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 4, Commence- ment usher 3, Commencement Decorating committee 3, Fresh- ma1I Initiation committee 4, Senior Play committee 4, Jun- ior Prom Committee 3 . RICHARD KI.AIR GRANGER Dick Dance Band l, 2, 3, 4, Orches- tra l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Band l, 2, 3. 4, VVoodwind Quintette 3, 4, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Fes- tival 1, 2, 3, 4, All-County Band l, Z, 3, 4. SI'zAN NE ELIZABETH GRIMES Snszc Football Cheerleader 3, 4, Jun- ior Prom committee 3, Junior Prom Queen 3, Tom Tom Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary 3, Syracuse Citizenship Education Conference 3, 4, Commence- ment usher 3, Senior Play, Ad- vertising Manager 4, Dramat- ics Club Vice President 3, Pub- lic Speaking 4. ERNEST M. HANBURY Ernie Basketball 1. 2, 3. VVILLIAINI J. HANER Bill F. F. A. l, 2, 3, 4, QVice-Presi- dent 43, junior Prom commit- tee 3, County F. F. A. Chapter Treasurer 3, CPresident 45. JOIIN R. HANNIN John Band 2, 3, Boys' Choir 2, Mix- ed Choir 2, Freshman Initiation Committee 4. SANDRA ELAINE HARDERS Sandy Senior Play usher 4. ELIZABETH MAE HARDING Betty Girls' Choir 35 Mixed Choir 4. RONALD O. HARDING Ron Football 2, 3, 45 Basketball 2, 45 Baseball 2, 45 Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. BETTY LOUISE HERBERT Betty Noon hour Basketball 4. HELEN ELIZABETH HUNSINGER Helen Tom Tom Staff 45 Senior Play usher 4. RONALD G. INGERSOLL Ingic Noon hour Basketball 15 Bas- ketball 2, 35 Baseball 3, 45 Var- sity Club 3, 45 Dramatics Club 35 Senior Play cast 45 Machin- ists Club 4. XIARIE A. JOHNSTON Jlflaric Dramatics Club 45 Senior Play committee 45 Student Council 45 Christmas Program usher 4. AITDREY A. JONES And O Club 15 Noon hour Basket- ball l, 2, 35 Mixed Choir 35 Poppy Poster Contest 3, 4. HARRY JONES Jonesie Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 45 Boys' Choir 2, 3, 45 Sen- ior Play usher 45 Football 3, 45 Wrestling Z5 Noon hour Bas- ketball l, 2, 3, 45 Tom Tom Staff 3, 45 A Cappella Choir 4. RAYBIOND E. JORDAN Bud VVrestling 45 Noon hour Bas- ketball l, 2, 35 F. F. A. Basket- ball l, 2, 35 F. F. A. l, 2, 3, 4. FREDERICK KELLY Kell Senior Play usher 45 Varsity Club 45 Football 45 Student Council Campaign Manager 4. .ARDEN EUGENE KELSEY Arden Football 2, 35 Wrestliiig 2. ELAINE MARLENE KELsEv Goochie Senior Play usher 45 Orchestra 2. MARGARET ELIZABETH KIMBALL M argc Mixed Choir 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 45 Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 45 Senior Play committee 45 A Cappella Choir 4. CHARLES KNAUF Spider Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Choir 1, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Choir 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, VVood- wind Quartette 3, 4, Tennis 3, 4, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 1, 2, 3, 4, A Cappella Choir 4. Q XIARGARET L. KNIGHT Marge Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Choir 1, Tom Tom Staff 3, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Fes- tival 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Ensemble 3, A Cappella Choir 4, Poppy Poster Contest 3, 4, Girls' En- semble l, 2. JAxIEs BUCHANAN KUHNS Kuhnsic Basketball 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Senior Play Cast 4, Dramatics Club 3, 4, Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, A Cappella Choir 4, Journalism Club 2, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Con- test Festival 4. SHIRLEY LAPLAXTE Slzirlry Noon hour Basketball 3. PATRICIA A. LEONARD Pat Girls' Choir 1, Tom Tom Staff 3. NIERITT GOODRICH LIDDLE llcrift Varsity Club Z, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 3, 4, Senior Play usher 4, Wresting 2, 3, 4, CCaptain 3, 4J, Public Speaking 4, Tom Tom Staff 4, Junior Prom committee 3, Boys' State 3. PAUL H. LINDHORST Paul VVrestling 3, Machinist Club 4, Varsity Club 2, 3. JERARD E. LOCKWOOD Jer Football 2, 3, 4, CCo-captain 4J , Basketball 2, 3, 4, CCo-Cap- tain 43, Baseball Z, 3, 4, Boys' Choir 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 3, 4, Tom Tom Staff Z, 3, 4, CBusiness Manager 3J , Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, QPresident 4J, Class President 3, Syracuse Citizenship Education Confer- ence 3, 4, Public Speaking 4. RICHARD FOSTER LYNCH George Jorm D. MANCHESTER lfVill Class President 1, 2, 4, Vice- President 3, Baseball l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, CCo-captain 45, Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, Syracuse Citizenship Education Conference 3, 4, N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 2, Senior Play Cast 4, Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Public Speaking 4. BTARLENA L. NIASMANN .Uarlrne Senior Play usher 4. JANET MARIE lXlCDONAI.IJ Jan CATHLEEN Joy MCNEII. Teeny Noon hour Basketball 2, 3. RALPH T. MEAD Ralph Machinist Club 4. BERNADETTE F. NIICIIAELS Bernie Football Dance Decorating committee 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Dramatics Club President 4. JAMES C. BIILKS Jim Student Council 1, 25 Track 25 Dramatics Club 4. DAVID J. LIOVVRY Dave Boys' Choir 2, 3, 45 Mixed Choir 2, 3, 45 Senior Play usher 45 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4. FLORENCE A. NICIIOI.S Flo Senior Play usher 4. NIARJORIE OLIVER Marj Senior Play committee 4. CiERTRUDE MAE PETTY Gert Tom Tom Staff 3, 45 Dramatics Club 35 Freshman Initiation committee 4. PATRICIA MARIE PRESHER Pat Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 45 Dra- matics Club 3. 1l,gif4e.5..,. .. , GI-3oRoI-3 D. RANDOLPH Skeet.: Orro PAUL REITZ, JR. Brooklyn Band 2, 3, 45 Orchestra 2, 3, 45 N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Fes- tival 45 Boys' Choir 25 Mixed Choir 25 Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 45 Journalism Club Z5 Noon hour Basketball 2, 3, 4, CCap- tain 3, 45. RITA REYNOLDS Student Council 35 Senior Play usher 45 Commencement usher 3. PATRICIA JEAN Roor Patti FRED H. RUPER Fred 1-. If. A. I, 2, 3, 4. CATHRYN L. ROWLAND Katcy Girls' ClI0ir 1, 25 Mixed Choir 3, 45 Noon hour Basketball 2, 3. li. JOAN ROXVLAND foanie O Club lg Girls' Choir 1, 2, 3. 45 Mixed Choir 2, 3, 45 Boys' Choir accompanist 25 Noon hour Basketball l, 2, 35 Senior Play committee 45 Dramatics Club 45 Band 3, 45 Orchestra 3 CATHERINE R. Rox Cathy Mixed Choir 45 Senior Play usher 4. MARY HELEN RUDOLPH Mike Senior Play usher 4. DONALD L. RUSSELL Don Baseball Manager 15 Track 2. ANN TRUMAN SEVERSON Annie Mixed Choir 45 Girls' Choir l, 25 Band 1, 2, 45 Tom Tom Staff 1, Z, 3, 45 Commencement usher 35 Dramatics Club 3, 45 A Cappella Choir 45 Public Speaking 45 N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 15 Noon hour Basketball 1, 3, 4. M!'RON VV. SHERXVOOD Bill Senior Band l, 2, 3, 45 Dance Band 3. NPIVIAN MAE SHORT Shorty Freshman Initiation committee 4. CHARLES HARRISON S HUM XVAY Frenchie VVrestling 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 2, 3, 45 Machinist Club 45 Foot- ball 35 Noon hour Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. PHILIP STEVENS Phil Football Manager 3, 45 Basket- ball Manager 35 Wrestling Manager 45 Baseball Manager 3, 45 Freshman Initiation com- mittee 45 Tom Tom Staff 3, 45 Varsity Club 3, 45 Senior Play Business Manager 4. L. HENRY STRONG Hank Student Council 3, 4, CPresi- dent 4D 5 Mixed Choir 1, Z, 3, 45 Boys' Choir 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 45 Journalism Club 1, 25 Syracuse Citizenship Edu- cation Conference 35 N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 4. PHYLLIS L. STROPE Phyl Mixed Choir 35 Dramatics Club 3, 4. VVALTER SZLIJCHA Walt F. F. A. 35 Public Speaking 45 Machinest Club Vice-president 45 Senior Play Stage Manager 4. CHARLES A. TALCOTT Charlie Broome, Tioga, Chemung County F. F. A. Chapter Presi- dent 45 F. F. A. Chapter Secre- tary 45 F. F. A. Poultry Judge 3, 45 Boys' Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Choir l, 2, 3, 45 Basket- ball 2, 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Var- sity Club 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 35 Band 1, 2. LAURENCE E. TATE Tex JANICE M. TERWILLIGER Jan Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 45 Dra- matics Club 3, 45 Public Speak- ing 45 Junior Prom committee 35 Band 45 Dance Band 45 Orchestra 4. NANCY 'TRAVIS Nan Tom Tom Staff 1, 2, 3, 45 Sen- ior Play Cast 45 Dramatics Club 45 Public Speaking 45 Journalism Club 25 Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Ensem- ble 25 Commencement usher 35 Student Council Campaign Manager 45 A Cappella Choir 4. EVELYN IXIAE TYRRELL Ev Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra l, Z, 3, 45 N. Y. S. S. M. A. Contest Festival 1, 2, 3, 45 All-County Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra Li- brarian l, 2, 3, 4. NANCY XIINCENT Nancy Football Cheerleader 3, 45 Mix- ed Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Choir 1, 35 Junior Prom committee 35 Dramatics Club 3: Girls' Ensemble 25 A Cappella Choir 45 Commencement usher 35 Tom Tom Staff l, 2, 3, 4. SONIA VVALCIIUCK Sonia Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 45 Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' Ensemble 15 Class Secretary 1, 25 Dra- matics Club Secretary 35 Junior Prom committee 35 Tom Tom Staff 1, 2, 3, 45 Girls' State 35 Syracuse Citizenship Education Conference 3, 45 Senior Play Property committee 4. GERTRUIJE Rosa WARNEIQ Gert Freshman Initiation committee 4. GERALD E. VVHITI: Whitey Track 3, 4. PIIYLLIS JEAN VVIIITE Phyl Freshman Initiation committee 45 Senior Play Cast 45 Dra- matics Club 45 Junior Prom committee 35 Noon hour Bas- ketball 1. fftf if NYIVIAN M. VVHITE Viv Senior Play usher 4. ALVIN WILLIABIS Al Mixed Choir 1, 2, 3, 45 Boys' Choir 2, 3, 45 Dramatics Club 3, 45 Tom Tom Staff 2, 3, 45 Football 25 Baseball 25 Basket- ball 25 Senior Play committee 45 Journalism Club 1, 25 Noon hour Basketball 1, 3, 4. Joyce WILLIABIS Joyce I.LoYD H. NVILLIAIIS Dusty F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, CTreasurer 4, Secretary 455 F. F. A. Bas- ketball 2, 3, 45 F. F. A. Dairy Judge 45 Noon hour Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA JEAN VVOLFE Barb Girls' Choir 1, 35 Tom Tom Staff 4. AIARION WOODRUFF Illarion Freshman Initiation committee 45 Dramatics Club 4 . Predictions . . . Ten Years from Now Lois Avery-President of Redheads Anonymous. Bonnie Ballou-A name in high society. lohn Barr-Vice-President of Arthur Miirray Dancing Studio. Barbara Bender-Girl Friday. Audrey Bowen-Stand-in for My Friend lrmaf' Gerow Brill-Follower of Thomas Edison. Mary Ann Butler-Foreign correspondent. Shirley Campbell-Head of baby sitters' union. Douglas Chafee-Calendar artist. David Chandler-Tuba manufacturer. Irene Clark--Famous fudge maker. George Cole-Foreman of Cole's Broom Factory. Richard Cooper-Forward on New York Knicks, team. Dru Ellis-Woman lawyer. Luann Emerson-A white cap on her head. Ioyce Faber-A blond secretary. Peter Ferguson-Mattress tester. Margaret Forsythe-Opera singer. Barbara Gathany-Protege of Ethel Barrymore. Zllarianne Gay-Dean of Elmira College. Kristin Gillette-Head of Kit's Date Bureau. William Golden-A sleeping pill salesman. Arlene Grandeo-White rain girl on T. V. Dicla Granger-Leader of Granger's Band. Suzanne Grimes-Louella Parson,s assistant. Ernest Hanbury-Officer of the American Legion. William Haner-A Holstein lover. Iohn Hanna-Pie thrower for Truth or Conse- quencesf, Sandra Harders-Manager of 5 and 10. Elizabeth Harding-Driver training instructor. Ronald Harding-Brigadier General of U. S. Ma- rine Corps. Betty Herbert-Fashion photographer. Helen Hunsinger-Happy homemaker. Ronald Ingersoll-Proprietor of lngie's Spaghetti Palace. Marie lohnston-Secretary of 4-H Clubs of America. Audrey Iones-Song plugger for Irish lullabies. Harry lones-Author of lones' Simplified English. Raymond Iordan-Owner of a dairy farm. Fred Kelly-Arthur Godfrey's summer replace- ment. Arden Kelsey-Iohn Deere salesman. Elaine K elsey-Model mother. Margaret Kimball-lpana girl. Charles Knauf-Commodore Knauf of Annapolis. Margaret Knight-Future Marian Marlow. lames Kuhns-President of Lonely Hearts Club. Shirley LaPlant-Pro basketball player. Pat Leonard-A French teacher. Meritt Liddle-Worlcl's champion wrestler. Paul Lindhorst-The great Casanova. ferry Lockwood-Cornell football coach. Foster Lynch- Fostermobile salesman. Iohn Manchester-President of U. S. Marlene Masmann-Lady ambassador to Ger- many. lanet McDonald-Owner of Tioga Roller Drome. Cathleen McNeil-Lady mayor of Tioga Center. Ralph Meade-Taster in a pickle factory. Bernadette Michaels-Model for Glamour Mag- azine. lames Milles-Chemistry teacher. David Mowry-Agriculture teacher. Florence Nichols-Lady daredevil. Marjorie Oliver-Wife of a famous Air Force General. Gert Petty-A square dance caller. Pat Presher-Diamond polisher in a jewelry store. George Randolph-Inventor of skeets tooth brushes. 7 Paul Reitz-Foreign Intrigue's director. Rita Reynolds-Faye Emerson of Apalachin. Pat Root-A beautician. Catherine Rowland-Household hints columnist. Ioan Rowland-Concert pianist. Catherine Rox-Tourist guide for Pennsylvania. Mary Rudolph-Pillsbury,s Champion cake bak- er. Don Russell-Yellow convertible car salesman. Ann Severson-Author of UIOIU jokes. Myron Sherwood-National Commander of Boy Scouts. Vivian Short- First woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Charles Shumway-A trader at Shumway's trad- ing post. Phil Stevens-Manager of New York Yankees. Henry Strong-Governor of New York State. Phyllis Strope-Roller skating rink queen. Walter Szlucha-Plow boy. Charles Talcott-Owner of Talcott's Feed Store. Lawrence Tate-A lady's man. Ianice Terfwilliger-Champion typist. Nancy Travis-Another Emily Post. Evelyn Tyrrell-Writer of a Flute concerto. Nancy Vincent-Champion pizza maker. Sonia Walchucle-Mother of a football team. Gertrude Warner-Woman minister. Gerald White-Stock car racer. Phyllis White-Hat designer. Vivian White-Tightrope walker. Alvin Williams-Stand-in for Sherman Billings- ley of Stork Club. Ioyce Williams-Woman poet. Lloyd Williams-Red hair dye manufacturer. Barbara Wolfe-An Air Force wife. Marian Woodruf-Homemaking teacher. LAST STEP BEFORE PERFECT ON JUNIOR OFFICERS Lefi to riylzt-J. Chermak, Sec- retary, li. Miller, Treasurer, R. Thompson, Student Coun- eilg N. Gillson, President, J. Murphy, Student Councilg A. Barton, Vice-president, C. Huston. Student Council, Mrs. Myers, Advisory Mr. Yalvo, Advisor. WHEN we FIRST ENTERED the wide doors of Qwego Free Academy, we felt uncertain and in- competent. Our first day was a frightening and confusing experience, but soon we became familiar with the different classrooms fwith the aid of our sympathetic upper classmenj. However, with- in a short period of time we gained confidence and won notice. We were determined to make our Alma Mater proud of us. To accomplish this goal members of the class began to take part in extra-curricular activities with vigor, energy and enthusiasm. ln athletics the juniors proved their prowess by helping make this year's sports events out- standing. Among the star members on the foot- ball team were john Nlurphy, Neil Gillson and Ed lvliller, who was a student at the Academy for the first time this year. Another newcomer was Dick Givens of Newark Valley, who gained prom- inence on the Varsity basketball squad. Larry Dickinson, who played on the most invincible Innior Varsity basketball team Dwego has ever had, was a familiar sight to all sports enthusiasts. Maiiy junior boys participated in Wrestling, which is becoming more popular each year. Our scholastic ability was also in evidence. A great number of juniors occupied a place on the honor roll. With the assistance of our able class advisors, Nlrs. iwlyers and Mi'. Valvo, the juniors staged the gala event of the year which, of course, was the Innior Prom. We are proud to say that it was an overwhelming success. To help defray the expenses for this event, we had several bake sales. The juniors took a great interest in the Dra- matics Club and an equal interest in the choirs, band and orchestra. In the line of student government, Dale lack- son won a decided majority of votes in the elec- tion for President of the Student Council. The whole class has been so occupied by their individual interests that the year has slipped by on wings. Although we look hack on it with a pang of regret, we are looking forward with anticipation to an even more successful senior year, our last stop on the assembly line of edu- cation. ROOMS 6, 17 AND TCNIORS mon 5. 5. H. Front row, luf! to right-B. Burch, li, Elsbree, P. Heyman, J. Mundt. A. NYalker, G. Simelo, B. Auyong. Row Iwo-A. Barton, B. Gould, J. Hyatt. M. L. Nichols, J. Myermanu, D. Cook, R. Taylor, T. Jones, D. Purple, B. Yan Auken. Raw tlzrm'-Y. Short, J. MeManamon, D. Jackson, G. Schmidt, L. Dickinson, M. Day, C. Peters, G. Miller, C. Huston. Rn-za' four'-R. Sherwood. R. Granger, R. Berry, J. YYaite, D. Givens, Miller, D. Seovell, I.. Brown. BIOLOGY LABORATORY Front rn-iv, left 10 rigllf-M. Moshier, H. Petty, li. Glaeeum, A. Legge, M. Han- er, li. Knowlton, D. Middleton. Ro-zt' I-run-J. Morse, J. Langdon. M. Gardner. C. Crown, A. Hatch. J. Har- der. P. Hall, F. Dunning. Rott' fllrvt'-R. Latini, C. Wolfe. lf. Glas- gow, T. Morse, Gillson, G. Granger, J. Russell. Ron' four-C. Forsyth, A. Reynolds, M. XY1'ight, J. Murphy, D. Leonard, C. Hanbury. Run' fin'-R. Haskell, R. Romeo, Y. l.OI1llTllI'CllJ, M. Gregory. J. Golden, D. Reckhow, J. Mullen. CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Iirouf ww, lvff to right-M. Oliver. B. Arnold, l.. Lane. A. Card, J. Chermalc, R. Jastremsky, A. Bensley. Rott' tivo-l.. XYhite, P. Howey, F. l.. 'l'hompson, J. NleTanmey, ll. XYoocl K. Chandler, J. Randall. Row flzruu-R. Parker, P. Sherwood. C. Benjamin, J. Hvilliams. J. Rouse, ll. XYhitney. D. Cross. Ron' farm'-J. Corder. NY. Barner. X. Hall, C. Simons. 25 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Front roto, left to right-A Huston, Presidentg J. Moore brand, Secretary. Rott' two-M. lYilliamson dent Council, J. Skellenger Vice-president g Mr. Morey Advisor. SPECIMENS of the ASSEMBLY LINE LOOK! THE NEWEST SAMPLE of a rehned pattern set-up by the sophomore class has just been illustrated. Arenlt we a group of wonderful speci- mens soon to be completed? Yes, the Class of 1955 welcomes you to watch as we come off the O. F. A. assembly line superior in quality to any product turned out before. First, we want to introduce to you our pro- duction leaders: Our president, Ann Huston, vice-president, lames Skellenger, secretary, Barb- ara Hildebrandg treasurer, Mark Williamson and our two fine Student Council representatives, loanne Moore and Paul Arnold. Next, letls take a look at all of us. As in other years, the sophomore class has taken part in all the scholastic Helds. ln the athletic field it is manifest that the sophomore class is winning real distinction. Two sophomore girls are V. cheerleaders, and one sophomore girl is a Varsity cheerleader. We are well represented on the foot- ball squad and the football cheerleading. We have some wrestlers in our group, and a few girls and boys play noon-hour basketball. We are participating in the boys' and girls, choirs, mixed choir, a cappella choir, as well as in the bands and orchestra. A number of our girls are training in the secretarial Held, while the boys are learning new agricultural standards in order to make farming easier in the near future. Others of the class are studying arts-Latin, biology, and geometry. lt ' li 77 ' 15 pretty tough but with the teachers we have, even more difficult sublects could be mastered. Donlt forget to watch our class during the next two years. We are bound to be a most re- Hned product. ' Student Council, B. Hilde- Treasurerg P. Arnold, Stu- ROOM C. D. S. Ifrmzt rn-rv, left to right-D. Kellogg, D. Shuniway, C. Rudolph, D. Griffin, S Sinitlnnen, B. Hildebrand, P. Huyek. Rom' tivo-M. Rieg, K. Fanning, Y. Kel- ly, D. May, S. Gransbury, C. Simons. P. Cornell. Row flzrm'-O. Strong, J. Hotchkiss, G Riegel, D. Russell, J. Pitcher, R. Hol- lis, R. Andrews. Row four-R. XVarner, YV. Rosenberg, R Perry, C. Egan, F. Mott. ROOM C. D. N. Frozzl row, left to riglzf--R. Talcott, :X Bartlett, B. Swartz, E. Doty, G. Camp- bell. B. Swagler, R. Chermak. Ron' lien-Y. Mvhitmore, Twining. M Ott, B. Futterd, L. Berry. M. Warner R. NX'yka. Rott' illrvt'-M. Truesdail, A. Bauer, B Tiffany, A. Huston, -I. Yalabek, J Dunham, R. Bulman. froze four-J. Pendergast, YV. Strong, F Lopke, K. Heeter, F. Middangh, C Catferty. lx'o'zu ji':'l'Al'. Templeton, R. Lombardo L. Berry, E. Campbelll. L. Monell. ROOM 16 1'iI'UIIf r'n'zu, left to Vlvflllf-J. Lurcock, M .'X. Quinn, S. Frellesen, J. Berkeley, K lfidurski, j. Moore, L. DeNYitt. Row Iwo-C. Haeling, A. Lockwood, T XN'eitsman, T. Steele, J. Estey, j. Swan D, Spencer, C. Shrauger, I. Holmes. Iron' tlircc-G. Isham, K. Norton, li Forsythe. C. Chura, R. Overlander M, XYllll2lI11SO11. lrnit' four-lf. Bryant, P. Klees, D. Cvrii- 3 fin. lx. Keith, R. Pierce. Iron' jim'-P. Lee. G. Tubaugh, -T. Skel- 3 lenger, lx. Hickey, D. Mantei. ROOM 7 Ifrmzf rn-ze, lvfl fn riglzf-D. Connelly, 41 Forsyth, G. Halton, F. Signs, S Knapp, M. Kinney, D. Spoor. lrmv frm-J. Hunsinger, E. Haus, li Hakes, M. Rox, B. Hooge, H. Hodge J. lfernquist. R. Tobey. lfrm' llzrrufhl. Dutton, L. Tnthill. R rl1l1UIll1lS,vl. Sullivan, K. Jansen, D Cietzke. R. McNeil. fruit' fnzzz'-li. Tlimnas, E. Hallett. S llilflebrant, lf. Guthrie. G. Hellmann IJ. Stevens. lr'w:v jiz'u4l'. Manchester, L. Lindsay, XY Liatlin, NY, Farnham. R. filL1sg'rrXY IJ. Maefaine. 97 FRESHMAN OFFICERS Seated, loft to right-S. Dickin- son, Secretary, L. Brown, Treasurerg J. Perry, Stu- dent Council. Sfaudirzg-Mr. Terpolilli, Ad- visor, P. Manchester, Presi- dentg R. Morey, Vice-presi- dent, B. Billings, Student Council. RAW MATERIALS Two YEARS AGO, the members of the class of ,56 first entered the doors of Owego Free Academy. It seemed that the day when their status would be changed from junior high school to high school Pupils would never come. At last, that day arrived and now they are freshmen. The new way of doing things seemed strange at Hrst, but soon the freshman class became ad- justed. Class elections were held and the follow- ing officers were elected: Phil Manchester, Presi- dentg Richard Morey, vice-president, Suzanne Dickinson, secretary, and Linda Brown, treasurer. As representatives to Student Council, Ioan Perry and Barry Billings were chosen. They elected Mr. Terpolilli as class advisor. The challenge of new and harder subjects was met with enthusiasm by the class. The freshmen soon learned that they must study harder in order to move farther along the assembly line. Freshman initiation was an experience that will long be remembered by the frosh. The seniors looked much more superior to the frosh from the kneeling position that they had occupied most of the time during Freshmen VVeek. They couldnlt help but look forward to the time when they would take their places in Senior Study Hall. ln the sports department the class of ,56 was well represented. During football season spectators could notice many freshmen faces underneath the football helmets of the O. F. A. football team. The Iunior Varsity basketball team was partly composed of a large number of nfroshf, The wrestling team also boasted some freshmen. On the V. cheering squad were Elaine Gillette and Suzanne Dickinson, two members of the class. So, with memories of a year of hard work and lots of fun behind them, the freshmen progress toward the end of the assembly line. When they reach it they anticipate a record of many accomp- lishments behind them. In ' Memory . ii O v Y fx 5 Last fall one of our fellow students was taken from us. Priscilla Dunn did not live to finish this year or her remaining three years of high school, the happiest years of one's life. The students of the Owego Free Academy will always keep in memory a fellow Owegoan, Priscilla Dunn. - - , ROOM 5 Front rwzv. Inf! I0 right-H. Dickinson, D. Yery. M. Blow, C. Reynolds, B. Ames, M. Courtriglit, J. Newell. Row f-zoo-j. Perry, B. Spencer, M Howe, J. Lnll, S. Stiles, S. Brown, C. Harding. Row flzrvv-Y. Clirystler, M. McMahon, V. Harrington, VV. Broton, I. Hover, VV. Bnsll, V. Burlarley. R0-N four-R. Trice, B. McCoy, R. Barnes. I. Vvfigllt, XV. Matson. ROOM 14 Frmzf row, Irff fn right-P. Greisen, S. Dickinson, B. Rozelle, M. Xx'6lCl1, F. Smith, C Overlander, D. XVliite. Ram' f-run-R. Morey, B. Moses, K. Shir- ley, C. .-Xrgue, M. Middleton. B. Peter- son, M. King. B. Rawley. Row tlmw'-H. Blaascli. C. Yan Riper, S. Yona, D. Harrington. S. Anderson. B. Brister, D. XYelcli. Rom' fu1zr4.fX. Haley, D. Reynolds. B. Billings. J. Sampson. D. Hallett. Rott' film'-M. XYlIitIHOI'C, H. McCoy, R. Hanes, ,l. Stewart. ROOM l5 Front wiv, Ivft I0 riglzf-S. Hawkins, D. Kuenzli, J. Lowe. J. McCall, J. Gay- lord, I.. Brown, R. Lopez. Rott' tim-B. Benjamin, D. Raftis, R. Boland. C. Trneb, B. Mills. J. Hill, J. Newkirk. Rim' IIIWUAC. Micliaud, M. Hicky, lf. Gillette, O. Romeo, S. Russell, BT. Oakes, li. Rader. Rmu fum'-R. Sears, I. Kuenzli. E. Perot, R. jenkins, C. Kemp. R. McMillan, P. Martin. Rott' ffm'-fi. Hall, P. Espe. R. Knenzli. C. Barton. H. johnson. ROOM 13 Profit 1'o'zL', Ivff fn right-D. Dickinson, D. listes, l.. Harriger. K. Johnson, D. Coveney. B. Godfrey, L. Beauter. R0-zv l'zvo4XY. Cornell, Camp, N. Mat- ers, j. Frellesen, A. Cornett, K. Corn- ett. li. Getzke, F. XYarfle. Rim' flirui'-R. Bixby. D. Isliain. R. Law- son. R. Alger, XY. Forsythe, T. Mnnrlt, G. Jordan. EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS Front mtv, left to r1'g11f-C. Livingston Sec., R. 12, J. Strope, Treas., R. 10' A. Russell, Usher, R. 10, G. Mantei Usher, R. 11g J. Shafer, Pres., R. 12, B. Allis, Sec., R. 9, R. Spencer, Usher R. 12. Rim' two-E. Kellogg, Treas., R. 11, R. Hall, Sec., R. 10, C. Brown, Usher, R. 9, L. Adams, Vice-Pres., 8-3, R. Burns, Treas., R. 93 S. Milks, Pres. R. 10, A. Gower, Vice-Pres., R. 12, R. Dutton. Usher, R. ll. v v 1 v v Rott' ffzrfz'-P. Mallory, Usher. R. 9: D. Judge, Sec., R. 11, R. Baker, Pres., R. 11, J. VVeaver, Vice-Pres., R. 105 R. Evanek, Vice-Pres.. R. 93 R. Farn- ham. Usher. R. 123 A. Gratlel, Usher, R. 10. SECOND SINCE THE BEGINNING of the school year, 1952- 1953, in eighth grade, the production of students from raw materialu has been quite rapid along the assembly line. We have become accustomed to the changes from seventh to eighth grade. We have also become more efficient in our school work. This year in the extra-curricular activities we have produced more spirit and participated in many recreational activities. On the assembly line our major subjects came Hrst. ln citizenship education, we learned to be better citizens, by studying what our duties and responsibilities are, in connection with our govern- ment and foreign relations. In mathematics we have tried to overcome carelessness and to be more accurate in our work. ln English-Part l, we have studied to enlarge our vocabulary with more vivid, expressive words, to spell words Huent- ly and accurately and to make grammar useful as the background for our oral and written English. Our book reports in English-Part II have been INLINE the essay type and have included more work in biography and non-fiction reading. We enjoyed our autumn bookletsl' in literature. Letters of ap- plication were an important topic. We have also had minor, required subjects, to take. ln music and art, some have found a talent which we shall wish to develop further along the line of progress. ln health and safety, we have learned how we can take better care of our lives. Physical education has developed our bodies through exercise and games. I-lomemaking for the girls has given them a little of the background of caring for future homes. ln all, our curricular subjects have been given much attention. Having completed these many subjects, we think we really deserve a step up in progress. This class of 1952-1953 has taken a big step toward becoming a finished product. We are proud to have been the eighth grade part of the nassembly linef, ROOM 9 Franz' rote, left to right-B. Featherbay J. Christopher, J. Reed, J. Ott, R. Burns, S. Pass, E. Maliner. R0-zu' tivo-L. Mahood, P. Glann, B. Bud- man, J. Cooper, P. Mallory, R. Benja- min, D. Russell, R. Clark. Row three-S. Mclver, B. Allis, C. Barn- hart, C. Brown, B. Darrow, R. Tut- hill, C. Dunham. Ron' folzr-VV. Thomas, C. Bennett. R. Evanek, D. Oliver, A. Hooker. D. Mi- calizzi, G. Hyde. ROOM 10 lfrmzl row, left in rigllf-M. XVolfe, J. Strope, A. Russell, M. J. Pringle, S. Cook, B. Allen. J. Mvunder. Run' iIu0-R. Hall, A. Fowler, ll. KIC- Dowell, lf. Masmann, M. R. Lewis, F. Barton, B. York, A. Gradel, R. Bar- num. Ro-ze t1zr'vcgJ. NYeaver, J. Harriger, L. lillis. R. Powell, C. Klett. F. Story, J. Smith, J. Strope, S. Milks. ROOM 11 limit row, left fa right-E. Catlin, G. Mantei, L. Bradley, L. Russell, J. Nickels, L. Adams, J. Saddlemire. Row two-V. Dolinieh, M. Beeman, F. York, D. Steele, M. Cornell, R. Story, B. Pipher, R. Ferguson. Rim' flzrev-J. Crandall, E. Kellogg, R. Dutton, R. Hill, F. 'XYeleh, D. Judge, R. Baker. Row four-T. Denee, F, Gates. G. Lan- don, R. Garrison, H. Truesdail, G. Bellinger. ROOM 12 l'iI't7Ilf row, left fo riglzf-C. Livinston, R. Mott, R. Spencer, J. Shafer, M. Meyermann, M. Cornett. M. Beauter. Rim' tivo-J. Callahan, A. Gowe. Robert Reynolds, A. Green, M. Camp. M. Sauerbrey, T. Ash, R. Hanver, R. Farnham. Kim' ilzrve-H. Gumaer, G. Stephens, L. Holmes, J. Lewis. G. Root. R. Rey- nolds. T. Japhet. lf. Miealizzi. 31 SEVENTH GRADE OFFICERS Front row, left to right-J. VValker, Sec., K. Moore, Usher 7-25 S. Emerson, Treas., S. Dolinski, Pres., J. Mathew- son, Usher 7-35 B. Ferguson, Usher 7-lg C. Simons, Vice-Pres. Row Iwo-N. Darrow, Usher 7-45 J. Harding, Usher 7-45 N, Parmerton, Usher 7-55 G. Petzold, Sec. 7-55 S. Parker, Sec. 7-35 L. Montgomery, Treas. 7-15 R. Fletcher, Pres. 7-25 VV. .-Xrnold, Sec-Treas. 7-4. Rate three-J. Rollins, Pres. 7-45 M. Miller, Vice-Pres.5 G. Kuhns, Pres. 7-15 E. Hover, Usher 7-55 L. Ander- son, Usher 7-35 J. Riegel, Vice-Pres. 7-35 H. Monk, Usher 7-25 VV. John- son, Treas. 7-25 D. Swan, Treas. 7-3. THE WEI.l., HERE WE ARE, the beginning of the As- sembly Line. We came to Seventh Grade, raw materials, from all over. We met new people and made new friends. We were scared and excited and much confused by the bells. After a few days here, things began to move along. We learned new things, had assemblies and parties. Parties! Oh such gay fun we had! Our Hallo- ween party in the gymnasium was the most fun. Some of the costumes were really good! Then the exciting event! We voted for a student council president. We also chose two representatives from our Seventh Grades. We moved along and it came Christmas time. After the vacation, noon hour activities offered much entertainment. There was dancing, ping- ASE pong, shuffle board and basketball. Thus we rolled along until time for mid-year examinations. Some passed inspection and some failed. In the mean- time we were learning to run our class like av busi- ness. We held our own meetings, elected officers, planned programs for later meetings and discussed class business. Assemblies helped shape us socially too, for some were educational, some entertaining and some pep assemblies. The Valentine party added a gay note in spring. Then suddenly we settled right down to work because it will soon be Iune. If properly polished and assembled we hope to roll on to the next year of school in the line, We have started the line and it is up to us to finish it. We, the raw material, have been shaped into the base ROOM 18 Front rote, left to right-J. Rollins, R. Rogers. M. Henry. F. Sturdevant, G. Reese, E. Breen, C. Lewis. Row ttvo-R. Stewart, H. Thomas, R. Hollar, J. Harding, J. Russell, VV. Ar- nold, D. Vought. Row flzrvc-M. Miller, O. Knowlton, N. Darrow, C. Fernquist, D. Stone, P. Nickels, N. Zimmer, E. Lunn. ROOM l Ifronl wrzv, lvff in I'I.jj11fiJ. Benjamin, M. VK'liite, H. Richards, S. Mott, E. Rey- nolds, S. Settel, li. Baudis. Knit' lim-li. liulins, 5X. Roebuck. D. ldusllllllillll, l.. Howe, G. Patterson, XY. NYnnder, F. Getzke, H. Rising. Nu-rv flzrm'-B. Ferguson, L. Montgom- ery, R. Canavan, M. Rowland, B. Mott, M. Pace. C. Simons, R. Rowe. Rim' fozn'-li. Doane, M. Card, C. Har- ' .rison, VV. Jackson, F. Carrigan, l.. May, l.. Carman, G. Riegel. RUOKI 2 Frou! row, Ivft to ri5111tfC. Granger. B. .-Xrnold, Y. Harris. S. XYilliams. fi. Camp, M. Allen. M. Newkirk. Rim' tivo-K. Moore, J. XxYlll'lC, S. Mor- risey, If. .-Xnderson. R. Struble. J. Davis, J. XYalker, lf. Ferguson, J. lilossner. Run' fl11'r'v+R. Fletcher. lf. Dunham, D. lilett, A. XYeitsman, D. Mclver, A. lilshree, J. Rosenlxerger, G. Hans, ll. Darrah. Ko-rv fruzz'-XY. Best, J. Glasgow. XY. Johnson. H. Monk. YY. Ott. J. Rox, H. Goodrich. R. Leonard. C. Benjamin. ROOM 3 Front rorv, lvft to rigflzf-'l'. XYolfe. J. Cody. S. Dolinski, .-X. Golden, J. Jolm- son, B. Hollar, B. DeVl'itt. Row f'zw1-l . VVCltSIIl8.l'l, J. Ferguson, D. Swan, P. Miller, G. Kimble, J. Riegel. I.. Rowland, F. VValker, R. W'olf. Row rlzrrr-C. Andersen, C. Chrystler. G. Sherwood, I.. Tuttle, J. Mathewson. J. Ring, S. Parker, B. Rogers, A. Duns ham, M. Root. Ron' four-R. Doane, J. Rudolph. H. Slirauger, R. Cvik, l.. Anderson, G. Powell. .-X. Hughes, .-X. Mvetterling, lf. NYinslow. ROOM 4 Frmzf Vote. Irfi ln right-S. Fox, F. Green. V. Bingham, B. Eddy, S. Em- erson. P. Depew, I.. Linclhorst. Non' IWUSC. Dickinson, H. Farnham, li. Hover, R. Harders, B. Groats, D. Miller, D. Rolfe. Rott' z'l1r'm'-lf. Strong. H Babcock, X, Parmerton, J. Card. Schrum, G. Petzold, J. Powell. l.. Bradley. lffm' jour'-R. Rrawiee. F. Best, H. YYil- liains. J. xxYlllUTlUTC. M. Hoke. 35 Da hfzip ,L TQY' YY W1 3 .M .' Mary Ann. 8 Rovwufg W: Vfvffng . y afriism you T z ants 'fsayi Girl '-'Shiva WLS Jzrvy Kmfyland Maw? 'A cwf-Hug upyaaajn , and IHLIA' and fr I CTIVITIES '5 6 TOM TOM STAFF lfrmzf row, left fa right-J. Chermak, D. Jackson, D. lil- lis, S. VValchuek, C. VVolfe, A. Jones, D. Spencer, lfow Iwo-M. Gay, A. Barton C. Shrauger, H. Hodge, P. Greisen, B. Gathany, A. Grandeo, C. Simons. x Iron' flzrft'-C. Forsyth, D. Chaffee, M. Kimball, C. Crown, li. Gillette S. Grimes. P. Manehester, P. Stevens. froze four-J. Skellenger, D. Chandler, J. Dutton, J. Barr, H. Jones, D. Xlielch. l.. Dick- inson, R. .AXndren's. Ifrmzf row, Ivfl fu right-D. lul- lis, A. Legge, A. Vvalker, B. Burch, N. Parmerton, Y. Bingham, T. Jones, l.. Emer- son, M. l.. Nichols. Iron' ffm-J. Terwilliger, B. Gould. J. Harders, J. Mc- Tamney, B. Hooge, B. Youells, J. Swan, A. Lock- wood, T. VVeitsman, G. Stephens. lrnie flwfz'-R. XYyka, l.. De- XVitt, B. l lildehranml, Frel- lesen, B. Bender, J. Reed, lf. Dunning, B. VVolfe, J. lfnhns. lx'1m'fo111'-N. Travis, D, Cook, B. Tiffany, C. Chura, P. Presher, B, Ballon, A. Sev- erson, G. Petty, J. Faber. Irwin' fm'-VV. Barner, J. l.ock- wood, M. NYilliamson, H. XVhitney, ,-X. lillis. R. Perry, J. Manchester, N. Gillson, R. Cooper, D. Cross. POWER As we coma DOXVN the assembly line, we find ourselves in the midst of a .very active Tom Tom Staff. They are the means of lubrication. Wltl10llt the Advertising and Sales Staff as our financial hackers, we would have no Tom Tom. They are most ably and capably directed by lVlrs. 'John Ellis. She also supervises the typing of advertise- ments and write-ups. No review is complete with- out a superior photographic review and this is most skillfully administered by Mr. Robert Ellis. To interpret these photographic biographies, Miss Jennie Hamilton oversees the write-ups covering each pictorial. We strive constantly, not only to show the best, but attain the utmost in school yearbooks. BEHIND THE PRINT We, the Tom Tom Staff, think we have reached the 'kultrai' in our Tom Tom, but we will be more than willing to see what you, the future Tom Tom Staff, can bring forth. Charles Dougherty, lirlitor of the '52 Tom Tom presents yearbook to Mr, C, lf. Johnson at lindicott-Johnson Shoe Factory. Behind the Scenes IN NOVEMBER, True suwioies presented Maureen Daly's Seventeenth Summer, the story of a young girlls first romance. The plays production can be compared with many Procedures in an assembly line. Since most of the cast had little or no experience in acting, our Producers, INIiss Goodrich and Miss Fitzgerald had to begin with raw material. Many times the participants were coached separately until each was at his best. Thus, the various scenes were perfected into a superb 'LHnished productf' The cast consisted of: Angie, Barbara Gath- anyg Margaret, Bernadette Michaels, Lorraine, Drusilla Ellis, Kitty, Phyllis White, Iklrs. IVIor- row, Nancy Travis, Ixlr. Morrow, Iohn Barr, lack, Iohn Mancliesterg Art, Douglas Chaffee, Martin, Richard Cooper, lane, Patricia Root, Tony, James Kuhns, Margie, I.uann Emerson, Fitz, Ronald Ingersoll. During the play, the audience displayed var- ious emotions as the scenes changed from amusing situations to a sad, dramatic climax. Both nights the cast Played to a full house, and everyone agreed that the play was a success. Riglzl lop-Miss Goodrich and Miss Fitzgerald eoaeli understudies. Cvr1fvr+Phyllis makes dolls from datl's paper. Bottoiiz-Bernadette, Doug, jolm and Pat ready for a picnic. SENIOR PLAY CAST lfrmzt Vow, left in right-L. Em- erson, B. Gatliauy, P. VYhite, IJ. Ellis, N. Travis. lfrm' two-P. Root, J. Barr, J. Kuhns, R. Cooper, B. Mi- cliaels. I f h D Cn every assembly line there are special machines to make the Ru 0 t e Workcr's job easier. The Student Council, our student governing body, makes it easier for the students to take their desires and complaints to the administration. The representatives are elected by the individual classes. A campaign is held for the election of the president, after which the entire body of students vote for their candidate. The Council sponsored tl1e annual talent show which provided entertainment as well as rewards for rho winners. This organization is a machine which helps to build character and self-expression for the students as they take part in governing their school activities. Off the assembly line has come the world's best speakers. ohl These people captivated their audiences by their poise and speaking skill learned through experience. Several of the seniors started their experience in public speaking by taking part in the Annual Kiwanis Speaking contest under the able guidance of Nirs. Turn- er. From each group that went to Kiwanis, one person was chosen to compete in the final speaking contest. These speeches are only thc beginning of the great assembly line to perfection. Ar the end of the line we find speakers able to face an audience with greater skill and self-reliance after having had experience and training in high school public speaking. STUDENT COUNCIL Front mtv, left to right-L. Emerson. Sec.-Treas.g Mrs. Gray, Advisor, D. jackson, Pres.: D. Ellis, Yieevpresq M. Johnston. Row iron-J. Moore, bl. Shafer, C. Huston, J. Perry. lrnw tlzree-J. Barr, R. Billings, P. Arnold, I. Murphy, H. Strong, R. Baker. PUBLIC SPEAKING Stizlzdizlg, left to right-A. Sev- erson, N. Travis, J. Manchest- er, XY. Szlucha. D. Chandler, bl. Loclcwood, S. Grimes, M. Licldle. Seatmi-M. Forsythe, j. Ter- williger, D. Ellis. MACHINIST CLUB lfrmit rote, left to right-VY. Szlucha, Vice- pres.g Mr. Andrews, Advisorg R. Ingersoll, President. Rott' Iwo-M. Sherwood, G. Cole, Treasurerg P. Ferguson, Secretary, D. Scovell. Rem' Ihrrc-C. Shumway, VV. Golden, R. Mead, P. Stevens. Future Machinists THE GOAL or THE REcEN'r1-Y organized Macliinist Club is the better knowledge and use of tools and machines. This is :accomplished by the assem- bly line method. The young machinists start off with the more simple machines and tools and gradually they work up to larger and more ac- curate machines. All along the line extreme ac- curacy is emphasized so that by the time they reach the end of the line a tolerance of one ten- thousandth of an inch is common on most of their projects. Each year the members of the Ad- vanced Shop Class organize themselves into the Machinist Club. This club teaches its members to work together. At the end of the school year, the members of the Machinist Club, along with their instruc- tor, Mr. Paul Andrews, tal-te a trip to the Inter- national Business Nlachines Corporation in Endi- cott. Here they actually see the assembly line in action. The little Hams IN JANUARY, THE DRAMATICS CLUB belatedly raised its first curtain. However, under the excellent di- rectorship of hliss Goodrich and our talented president, Bernadette Michaels, we had a very successful SCLISOII. Our first performances were two-and-three person skits, enacted for the benefit of our own club. These proved to us that we needed much practice Usin the assembl line method, we received g . 7 . . We were iven make-u instruction, and allowed ' ' P tx su gave us insight into the world of the prop men ious arts of the sta e and with the techni ue of P g fl to become proficient. instruction in the different phases of show business. to experiment with each other. Capable instructors and stage managers. We became familiar with the var- acting. The dramatic highlight of our season occurred when our play I.et's Make Up was presented for the benefit of the entire student body. Taken as a whole, the 1953 season, in our opinion, was one of the best in the history of our organization. K R I I I' I i 1 S: DRAMATICS CLUB , 4 hon! row, Iefl lu right-R. Keith. ll. jackson, J. Barr, R. Tobey, C. For- syth, J. Milks, C. lNolfe, D. Chaf- fee. Row Iwo-A. YVilson, J. Mundt, P. Heynlan, Nl. Oliver, j. Mcklana- mon, G. Simielo, P. YVhite, B, Auyong, J. Morse, D. Purple, H. Petty. Row llzree-K. Glacctun, R. jastrem- sky, M, Johnston, M. Gay, NI. Ni- chols, A. Barton, B. Burch. F. ililllillllliflll, ,l. Nlc'l'aiiiney, 1. Har- ders, j. Hyatt. Ru lforsytlxe, ll. Terwilliger, D. Ellis, u' jour-H. Strong, A. Seyerson. M. NI. lfnodrull, T. Steele, K. Gillette, 5. Grimes, Y. Short. limi' lim'-J. Lockwood, Nl. Kimball, ll. Ballon, P. Strope, N. Traxis, B. Nlirliaels, j. Rowland, I.. Moran, 1. Nleyerinann, I.. Dickinson. Run' .six-J. Knhns, AI. Manchester, A. Hutth, C. Crown, L. Avery, rl. Randall, ,I. Langdon, R. Cooper, Il. Cross. Frou! row, left to right-J. XVaite, Vice-pres., L. XYilliams, C. Taleott, VV. Hauer, T'1'es.g G. Grange., Sentinel, L. Monell, VV. Rosenberger. Rott' two--R. Perry, E. Hallett, L. Brown, J. Russell, Mr. Gorniel, Advisorg D. Getzke, R. McNeil. Rott' fIll'FFTR. Hollis, VV. Barnet, VY. Strong, M. Xvfigllt, R. Kuenzli. R. Berry, M. Day. Rott' four-L. Buss, D. Mowry, G. jordan, P. Sherwood, H. Blaasch, L. Berry, li. Campbell. Rott' five-M. Lindhorst, D. Hallett, R. VVarner, P. Templeton, R. Jordan, F. Roper. AGRICULTURE BECOMES STREAMLINED THE FUTURE FARMERS started rolling along the assembly line when they elected their yearly officers to help them in producing better Products. The presidency was ably filled by William I-laner, with Iohn Waite assisting him as vice- President. The vacancies of secretary and treasur- er were filled by Charles Talcott and Lloyd Wil- liams, with bantam Gene Granger filling the door- tenderls Post. The club started the line rolling when, in October, they sent Charles Talcott and Leigh Brown to Kansas City for the National F. F. A. Convention. In December, the county-Wide P. F. A. Club was organized with two Owego Chapter members holding offices. This organization manages rallies and controls other County-wide F. F. A. affairs. During the winter months, the Qwego Chapter entered the county F. F. A. Basketball League. RIGHT-F. F. A. BASKETBALL TEAM Frou! row, left I0 right-L. Buss, L. Vlfilliains, L. Monell. Row tivo-R. Ingersoll, E. Guthrie, VV. Barner, E. Campbell, C. Talcott. Besides defeating three of the other four schools and tying for first Place, we had lots of fun get- ting acquainted with other club members. As a climax to the yearls activities, we are plan- ning, upon the close of school, a Week-end trip for the club. Front row, left to right-S. Dolinski, B. VanAuken, K. Chandler, J. Perry, R. Granger, A. Bauer. Row two-N. Parmerton, S. Anderson, P. Greisen, C. Huston, R. Granger, B. Ballou, R. Givens, C. Knauf, J. Estey, S. Stiles, F. Vlleitsman. Row flzrm'-At piano, C. Shrauger. D. Chandler, Mr. Mordoff, B. Featherbay, L. Brown. THE MUSIC T1-ns YEAR ouk ORCHESTRA, under the direction of Mr. Mordoff, consisted of many members, each skilled in his own instrument. The orchestra is an assembly line in itself in the fact that all the members are working on their individual parts in an effort to have these parts later assembled into some well known musical composition. This year the orchestra has played at the Senior Play. They have also played several of their productions for the audiences of the annual speaking contest, the County lnstrumental Mtlsic Festival, and the Senior Commencement. At the County Instru- mental Miisic Festival, the orchestra played the Ulntermezzow composed and arranged by George Bizet and also mln a Persian hlarketv composed and arranged by Albert W. Ketelbey. The orchestra has produced some very fine music. It is quite evident that under such excel- lent leadership, the orchestra will continue to make a record for itself and the school. MAKERS Below-Mr. Mordoff and Orchestra member Linda Brown. Front rote. lcff to 1'i,r1lztwC. Shrauger, Mr. Mordoff, B. Ballon, Richard Granger, J. Terwilliger, Ronald Granger. Rott' treo-D. Chandler, R. Musante, R. Givens, Mr. Keagle. G. Tubaugh, R. Andrews. Swing Shift SOME OF THE INDIANS in the Owego Free Acad- emy have let their hair downl' and sampled the lighter side of music in participating in the school dance band. The ulvfelodairesw are very capable and tal- ented musicians. The sax section, which is un- doubtedly Owego's finest in several years, in- cludes Richard Granger and Bonnie Ballou on alto saxes, Ronald Granger and Mr. Mordoff on the tenor saxes and Ianice Terwilliger pumping The Blowers' Corner THE Woonwmn QUINTET has been in business only one year, yet has progressed along the assem- bly line to a finished product. By practicing from 8:00 to 8:50 A. lvl. three mornings a week, the quintet has been able to work up a versatile repertoire. This repertoire includes such numbers as: Pavannel' by hforton Gould, 'Bach Goes to Townn by Alec Templeton, Uhfiorning Mood by Grieg, French Novelty Tune by Claude Debressy, March of the Tin Soldiersn by Gab- riel Pierne, uloyful Danccw by George Frederick lVIcKay, R'Adagio and Allegrol' by Giovanne Battista Lomis, and Upasscailleu by A. Baithe. The quintet has presented concerts at school, various churches, Rotary, Kiwanis, and many other places. the baritone sax. Tooting hot trumpets are Gerald Tubaugh and Raymond Andrews. A very prominent addition to these uhep cats are Mr. Keagle and Richard Givens with their singing trombones. The jive specialists are supported by a rhythm section which is supplied by Carol Schrauger burning the keyboard, Philip lvfanchester thump- ing the trap drums and David Chandler slapping the string bass. These clef kings serve to add hot fuel to the assembly line wheels. Front rote, Ivft to right-E. Tyrrell, Richard Gran ger, Mr. MordofT, C. Knauf, Ronald Granger M. Stiles. Front row, left I0 right-K. Heeter, R. Trice, C. Huston, Richard Granger, G. Petzold, A. Bauer. Row two-B. Featherbay, D. Cook, J. Perry, I. VVunder, M. Sherwood, L. Moran, G. Tubaugh, N. Gillson, C. Knauf, J. Estey, S. Stiles, Ronald Granger, j. Rowland, J. Terwilliger, B. Ballou. Row three-L. Brown, E. Catlin, E. Maliner, R, Perry, F. XN'eitsman, J. Riegel, A. NYeitsman. R. Andrews, G. Hellmann, J. VVaite, D. Chandler, K. Chandler, D. W'hite, R. Givens. Standing-Mr. Keagle, Director, M. Forsythe, P. Manchester, H. VVhituey, E. Bryant, J. XVarHe. we MAKE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, the band started its assembly line from scratch. It had much raw material during the football season, but after some polishing of the seventh and eighth grade recruits, it put on several successful events such as its 'lBack to School and Get Out the Vote pro- grams. After the leaves had fallen and snow began to blanket the ground, the band shipped its pro- ducts to the school auditorium and began to prepare for the spring events. Many illnesses in- terfered with the practice sessions, but under the USICIANS able leadership of Mr. Keagle it shaped into a fine outfit. Spring arrived and the band became involved in many affairs. First came the Instrumental Con- cert in which it rendered a wide variety of num- bers. Later the band participated in the County Festival and finally rounded out the season with its representation at the state contest. Many members are being graduated but those who remain should put on a very fine showing next year. We Wish them luck. MAJORETTFS Front row, left to right- l.. VViggins, T. Jones, J. Harders. Row two-M. Moshier, I. Frellesen. Rott' H1 rm'-F. T h om p- son, A. Severson. J. Morse. MIXED CHOIR Frou! raw, left to right-H. McCoy, B. McCoy, D. XVelch, VV. Bush, C. VVolfe, R. Sherwood, R. Hanes, B. Hawley. Row Iwo-J. Murphy, D. Mowry, D. Chandler, P, Babcock, D. Chaffee, C. Knauf, J. Lockwood, H, Jones, D. Cross, P. Arnold, H. Strong. Rntt'f1zrvv-A. XYilson, M. Rox, B. Moses, S. Dickinson, F. Dunning, N. Berkeley, P. Greisen, J. Moore, D. Coveney, B. Godfrey, A. Bartlett, L. DeXN'itt, K. Chandler. Knit' four-B. Mills, P. Huyek, B. Harding, KT. Gay, B. fiathany, J. Rowland, C. Harding, C. Shrauger, B. Spencer, S. Stiles, G. Newkirk, E. Getzke, T. VVeitsman, D. Spencer, D. Raftis, D. Estes. Rott' firm'-J. Estey, R. Boland, B. Gillette, J. Valabek,J. Swan, B. Fufferd. B. Bulman, R. NYyka, D. Purple. B. Swagler, R. Taylor, L. Vl'hite, K. Gillette, J. Lull. J. Morse, L. Moran, R. King. Row six-B. Ballon, M. Forsythe, A. Severson, D. Ellis, M. Kimball, D. Cook, N. Travis. S. VYalehuck, J. Ely, J. Kuhns, J. Manchester, B. Burch, O. Romeo, M. XVarner, S. Anderson, Bl. Kimble, D. May, B. Gould, C. Rowland, T. Jones. THE HUMMING ENGINES Fottowmc THE otn Aimee Practice makes per- fect, the choirs have spent manv long and ted- ious hours, under lvlr. Drexleris direction, prac- ticing and polishing up the rough spots of their numbers. Their aim has been to put on successful Christmas and Spring concerts. Using the assembly line method, the choirs turned out numerous finished products. Among these were: Birthday of a King and L'Were you There by the Girls' Choir, Kentucky Babe' and URudolphM by the Boys' Choir, 'rl-'was the Night Before Christmasl' and ulVladanie Jeanetteu by the Mixed Choir and nl-larbor Lightsw and Little Old Ladyi' by the newly formed A Cap- pella Choir. Among the highlights of this year's curric- ulum was the County Festival held in Owego Free Academy. Choirs from all over the county participated in this annual event. The better sing- ers from these choirs united in rendering many beautiful and inspirational songs. Vv'e have all enjoyed participating in the choirs this year. Not only has it increased our knowledge of the fundamentals of music but it has brought us many unforgettable memories. Boys' Choir Girls' Choir Front I'r1'Zs'. luff fo right-P Espe. XY. Bush, B. McCoy, H Jones. D. Hanes. H. McCoy D. XYelch. Row f-rw-D. Chaffee, D. Mow ry, R. King, I. Lockwood, ,I Murphy. Ron' Hzrvv-C. Vvolfe. H Strong, hl. Manchester, P Babcock, D. Chandler. Front mick left to right- P Huyfk. P. Heyrnan. B. Puf- ferd, K. Chandler, B. Godfrey B. .-Xuyong, J. Newell. Ron' tivo-M. Rox. M. Howe B. Spencer, D. Spencer, T XXYCltS1ll3.ll, M. .-X. Gay, J Rowland. Ron' Ilzrcc-I. Berkeley, B Ames, C. Harding, J. Meyer- niann. N. Travis. D. Ellis. D Estes. E W Mi? NEG, U 9 '75 4? Q I gg' 4 Y 5' AE flea I 'I' M Mme wm --+--....., 5 mW..,.,,,,:zgwwn -5 6 : Ei, Q? i lf' asm, ,f 7 W, ig avi., Xb 1 A 2: vga f M ss S ff? i :V ZL1 A. Q 8 Q f f 5 X a gi A llrdrvy Jmzvs ATHLETICS FOOTBALL SQUAD Frou! mtv, Inf! fo right-J. Murphy, A. Reynolds, I. Lockwood, li. Valentine. j. Barr, D. Cross, R. Thomp- son, M. Liddle. R. Harding, J. Russell. Row two-N. Gillson, R. Givens, L. King, R. Cooper, H. Jones, .-X. Bush, Il. Getzke, O. Strong, j. Cord- er, R. Latini. Row tlzrvr-V. Burlarley, D. Leonard, S. Hildebrandt, E. Miller, F. Kelly, R. Garrison, L. Klonell, C. Talcott, D. Jackson. Row four-R. Jenkins, XY. Strong, E. Rader, L. Lindsay, P. Martin, R. Brill, C. Klett, I. Kingsley, J. Stewart. Knit' jim'-C. Hotchkiss. C. Wvolfe, E. Campbell, E, Perot, R. King. Rott' si.r-R. Bristol, H. Madejezyk, M. Terpolilli. R. Brown. S. Deeb, C. Yalvo, C. Reynolds. ELEVEN CAME THROUGH THE FooTBA1.1. SQUAD of 1950 and 751 predicted that Owego would have a good team in the coming years. Their prediction came true in the season of 352, when Owego had a 6-2 record, one of the schoolys best. Our boys blasted their op- ponents by beating nearly every team they met in their '52 campaign. The first game of the season was played at Nlarvin Park, under lights, against I-Iorseheads. Although the game was played on a Held of mud, the Owego Indians sent a tough Horseheads team down to defeat by a score of I4-O. The Indians took on Elmira Heights the following week and won a thriller by the score of 14-7. Wlien the Owegoans traveled to Wvaverly, they met a more experienced team which defeated them by a large margin. The following week at home, Owego took revenge on Homer by walloping them 34-o Then, came Owego's last defeat. This ball game was tied at half time but Athens was ahead by 21-O at the Hnal whistle. Owegols spirits were not hurt, but with the will to win, they racked up three consecutive victories to make up for the losses. The Owego Indians scalped Painted Post by a tremendous score of 49-o and then invaded New- ark Valley and played the toughest game of the season and defeated them in a thriller by 12-7. With the season at a near close the Indians of O. F. A. beat an overconfident Watkiiis Glen team 33-o. All of the credit shouldn't be given to the team itself, but should be shared by the coaches. Our team was coached by two good men, namely Coach Brown and our smart thinking head coach, Mr. Deeb. Some credit should be given to the students and faculty because of the school spirit they had which kept the assembly line moving. Next year the coaches ought to enjoy a good season because of so many good lettermen return- ing. 'F . W 5 1 3 M fi .ASP 33? x, W W N - -... gg, Y W' .129 -z my ., Ilf E- ,:-- o f Aww 4 ri x K A . W 8 TM A H mv Q 'q N a g ' Q- fx wmgzglhg K Q W . A f ji, , .... lg 3 BN 2 'fin Q Qjg I F f 'A mvhrw W in .gl ,x vi 5' , -W, Q53 Q' ' Wd V-AQ gf, f W if, 5, my 5 V f 15. 49 'Si if ad N 1'Fh4- Ski . 4,P A lv ,Ms A ,A A Y ' f 3 ' - Q? if ' E : a'f'1'E5- , v ,vga ef-- f K ff-g,f:,9M,f ' g Q? fl' fa Top Scorers for the Future WITH some ooon Raw MATERIAL ready to be de- veloped on the assembly line, Coach Deeb looked forward to a successful season. He hoped the material would be developed into a smooth func- tioning machine. The Academy five started slowly and lost two of their Hrst three encounters. Then the Indians picked up momentum and fought their way to seven straight victories before bowing to Waverly. Nevertheless, the Owego boys finished strong and won five of their last seven starts. Coach Deeb worked hard to mold his team for the Section IV playoffs. The Owego five dc- feated Horseheads and Elmira Heights before bowing to a powerful Waverly club. This ycar's starting team consisted of four seniors and one junior. The seniors were Iohn hlanchester, Iames Kuhns, Charles Knauf, and Richard Cooper. Richard Givens made the fifth member of the starting aggregation. This year's team had a record of I5 wins and 6 defeats. Of the five starters, two finished in the Southern Counties League's top ten scorers. Richard Coop- er and Charles Knauf garnered 198 and 84 points in eight games to finish second and eighth, re- spectively. lvluch credit should be given to Coach Deeb for his excellent leadership and tutelage. We all sincerely wish him and next year's team a very successful season. VA RS ITY 13.-XS KETRAL1. TEAM Ifrmit row, left In riylzl-C. Knauf, J. Lockwood J. Manchester, J. Kuhns. lfnzv two-Coach Deeb, R. Thompson, J. Murphy D. Cooper, lf. Miller, R. Harding, R. Bristol. THE SCOREBOARD Owego Opponents 64 . . Athens ..... 81 75 . . Homer ..... 67 41 . . Elmira Heights . . 50 59 . . Painted Post . . . 34 57 . . Horseheads .... 51 87 . . Sayre ...... 54 77 . . Newark Valley . . 34 105 . . VVatkins Glen . . . 46 68 . . . VVindsor ..... 57 58 . . Painted Post . . . 38 61 . . XVaver1y ..... 71 66 . . Homer ..... 54 89 . . Newark Valley . . 41 89 . . Horseheads .... 68 76 . . Elmira Heights . 4 57 56 . . Watkins Glen . . . 67 50 . . Sayre . . . . . 20 69 . . VVaver1y . . . . 79 Sectionals 67 . . Horseheads .... 58 74 . . Elmira Heights . . 67 47 . . VVaverly ..... 63 I. V. BASKETBALL TEAM Front rote, left to right-D. Hallett, J. Stewart, VV. Strong, P. Arnold. Rott' treo-P. Manchester, V. Harrington, R. Perry, Coach Terpolilli, P. Mar- tin, 0. Strong, P. Babcock. lfrm' three-T. Beauter, S. Sibley, D. Getzke, I.. Dickinson, R. King. Building Toward the Future A THE COACHES IN CONFERENCE Left to right-Mr. Terpolilli, Mr, Brown, Mr. Deeb. THE IUNIOR VARSITY is the building place for future varsity players. It is the start of the basket- ball assembly line. During the 1952-53 season, Coach Michael Terpolilli led the Owego Free Academy's best Iunior Varsity team to its victory in the Junior Varsity Championship in the Southern Counties' League. The team compiled a I7 won-2 lost record. While doing so, they amassed 1,059 points to their opponents' 730 points. After losing the Hrst game of the year to Athens they ran their winning streak to 16 games before they lost their last regularly-scheclulecl game against Waverly, thus ending the season with a tie with Waverly for first place, and necessitating a playoff game. Owego won this game 48 to 47, when Don Cvetzke sank a field goal and foul shot to over- come a two point dehcit, with 45 seconds left to play. Coach Deeb hopes that this team will bring the Varsity championship to Owego next year. The whole school gives congratulations and best wishes for next year to the whole lunior Varsity team. 0 The Varsit Club is an or anizntion of bo s who are 0 ' 0 finished prldducts from thi assembly lineyof sports. This club buys letters and sweaters for the deserving players. To raise funds the club sells concessions at football and basketball games. Each year it sponsors a basketball game between members of the fac- ulty and members of the Varsity Club who do not play on the basketball teams. Each year more boys are able to join the club by winning their letters. T M M 1, The ten men from the assembly line of the O. F. A. en u u ' 0 0 mats this year were, in reality, twenty. Yes, twenty rugged fellows competed for the coveted first team positions this season. The all-over team record this year was not as good as it could have been. The team turned in a score of 2-7. The wins were over Painted Post and Iohnson City. In spite of the poor season average, several good personal records were compiled, Witli the experience gained this year, and a little luck, the O. F. A. Wrestlers are justified in look- ing forward to a Hne season next year. . Q s 1 1 Q 2 X VARSITY CLUB I'l'07If rote, left I0 right-R. In- gersoll, J. Manchester, J. Kuhns, Mr. Deeb, J. Lock- wood, J. Barr, Mr. Terpolil- li, B. Bristol. Row ftuo-J. Murphy, E. Mil- ler, M. Liddle, D. Givens, C. Knauf, N. Gillson, R. Cooper. Row ihrvc-R. King, R. Hard- ing, D. Jackson, R. Latini, li. Bryant, B. Barnet, J. Rus- sell, O. Strong. Rota' fam'-P. Sherwood, D. Cross, A. Reynolds, C. Tal- eott, D. Chandler, VV. Strong, H. Jones, L. Dickinson, D. Leonard. VVRESTLING TEAM From' row, Icft to right-R. VVarner, E. Campbell, A. El- lis, P. Sherwood, D. Leonard, D. Stephens, J. Russell. Row two-A. Reynolds, R. Parker,D. Chandler, E.Perot, R. Latini. Row fliwr'-R. Tobey. P. Stev- ens, M. Liddle, E. Bryant. GET HEP. Twp Left- VARSITY BA SKETBALL CHEERLIQADERS Left 10 right-A. Bowen, M. L. Ni- chols, K. Gillette, E. Doty, L. Em- erson. Clfllfffi J. V. BASKETB.-XLL CHlilERI.liqXIJl2RS Lrft to right-F. Signs, nl. Chermak, E. Gillette. D. Spencer. S. Dickin- son. 1.0Tx'U7' Luff- FOOTBALI. CHliliRl.li.fXDliRS Front row, Inf! to Vliflllf-S. Grimes. C. Clinra, C. Simons. S. XYalehuck. Ifntv Iivo-A. I.orku'ootl, A. Graudew. B. Hildebrand. B, Gathany. CHEER1.Ei-XDERS cou1.D BE cioxiif,-men to some kind of force in an assembly line designed to keep pro- duction rolling. Although their efforts aren't lauded as enthusiastically as are the players, their long hours of practice and constant battle for improvement show that their enthusiasm is for the same purpose-victory. Each group of cheerleaders had its own diffi- culties . . . those cheering for football found wallowing in the mud or freezing in the sleet very unpleasant, while during basketball season, it was naturally very annoying to be interrupted in the middle of a yell by a referee . . . but each one also had its own particular brand of fun . . . the incomparable parades after a football win or the innumerable long trips taken to a basketball contest. cl k k M hi Each team of this year's Noon Hour Basketball oc 0 0 0 League has played as skillfully as a piece of machin- ery on an assembly line. The league was an exciting one with the Iunior High and Senior Leaguer's teams having well-fought games and thrilling scores. Coach Terpolilli's second string Vfs held the leadership of the league for the major portion of the time. In two weeks the season ends and then there will be playoffs. Iudging by the way the league has gone, it could be anyone's championship. BOYS' NOON HOUR BASKETBALL CAPTAINS Front row, left lo 'right-I. Fer- guson, J. Reigel, j. Weaver, P. Mallory, P. Manchester, F. Best, H. Monk. Row two-E. Bryant, A. Rey- nolds, G. Root, T. Ash, H. jones, D. Mantei. GIRLS' NOON HOUR BASKETBALL CAPTAINS Front row, left fn right- A. Russell, L. Adams. Row two-S. Frellesen, S. Stiles, J. Fernquist, I. Frell- esen. N H S Under the direction of Mrs. Clark, the girls opened up 0 U 9 the basketball season in December. Each Eriday noon was set aside for girls, basketball. Every class had its own assembly line working to gain victories. The Adelphia team, led by their captain, Shirley Erellesen, won the intramural competition. High scorers were Shirley Frellesen and Barbara Tiffany. Eive girls were selected out of each team to play against Athens, in various sports. The girls will never forget the fast moving games they played in the O. E. A. Gym. 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Conti Iewelers Esterbrook and Parker SIU Pens I Smith-Corona Portable Typewriters X Leather Zipper Ring Books l Walters 53 Bond 35 Lake St. Cwego, Y. 68 North Avenue Owego, New York LATEST STYLES Best Quality in Campus Shoes Sandals, Gym Shoes and Basketball Shoes for Men and Women Chubb Shoe Store I92 FRONT STREET All Nationally Advertised Brands Estey 63 Monroe FUNERAL HOME I5 Park Street Owego, New York - Phone 75 - Lloyd Watkins Marble and Granite PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Courses in Accountancy, Iournalism Secretarial Science, Commercial Teaching Business Administration Nfedical Secretarial, Social Secretarial Finance IMEMORIALS B.S. and A.A. Degrees Catalogue Free on Request 48 Main Street Owego, New York Founded 1865 Trenton, N. The Owego Aerie 2333 Fraternal Order of Eagles 249 Front St. - Owego, N. Y. EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS to thc CLASS OF 1953, O. F.A. Compliments of The Center Nursing Home Owner: Nlr. and Mrs. Albert Laplante Phone ZSII Tioga Center, N. Y. 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It is the challenge of achieving your goal . . . of being a good and useful citizen of your community. Face it proudly! Know that to- morrowss challenge will become tomorrow's triumph! Face the future with the same determination and courage that marked the victories in the classroom and on the athletic field, and America will remain strong! The Binghamton Press AND The Sunday Press e Staff. . . Wishes to express its appreciation to the advertisers and all others who have helped to make this book possible. Paul V. R. Andrews Katharine Blanchard Richard Brown Alice Catlin Neva B. Clark Sam Deeb Charles E. Drexler Marian Duane Ethel S. Ellis M. Roberta Fitzgerald Regina Fleming Flemingville Grange No. Rev. Edgar Frank Gibson Beauty Parlor T. Gillette, M. D. Rose Goodnough Dorothy D. Goodrich Bradley Gormel Grace S. Gray John Grimes Judith and Nancy Guile Sheldon and Margaret Guile Kathryn Guinan Jennie Hamilton Mary E. Harris Mary Hart Ruth M. Hartman L. M. Hetherington Dr. William L. Hill SUPPORTERS Grace B. Holmes Roger M. Keagle Elizabeth E. Langeland l Beatrice Lines Lundy's Sport Shop Henry Madejczyk Meadow Grange Dr. Clifford Milks Theodore I. Mordoff W. G. Morgan Doris Myers Elsie Nichols Marie H. Perry Henrietta Plusch Public Loan Company, Inc. Roach's Mens Shop Finkle Rosenberg Rev. Harry M. Savacool Howard O. Searles, Sheriff Stanley Sherwood M. D. Shuman Lloyd G. Strombeck Michael Terpolilli Patricia Tiffany Charles W. Truman Turk 8z Boldman Sada M. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Christy Valvo Rev. John S. Williamson BUSINESS DIRECTORY Artls Sweet Shop ...................... ..................... A palachin, N. Y. B1za's Sunoco Service .................... ....................... S mithboro, N. Y. Blue Ribbon Cleaners QScottie and Sallyj ...... Carden's Children,s Shop .................... Codner, C. F., Oil Burner Service, Day and Night Community Shop ........................... Conway's Club Diner ....................... Cooper's Antiques ...... 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Owego 416 . Owego 418 . Owego 871 . Owego 156 Owego 1037 . Owego 767 Owego 9621 Owego 143R Owego 522R . Owego 121 Owego 763 Sm1thboro,N.Y. 10 Court Street ......... Owego 10 Lake Street ........... Owego, N. Y. Main at William Street . Owego, N. Y. North Ave. Sz Fox St. .. Owego 325 7 Lake Street .......... Owego 428 16 George Street 249 Front Street . . . 255 Front Street Owego 61 . Owego 757 .. Owego 91 27 Fox Street .... .... 0 wego 992 Apalachin, 342 Sm1thboro,N.Y. 34 Lake Street ......... Owego 815 21 Lake Street ......... Owego 738 27-29 Lake Street .... Owego 85M Fifth Avenue .......... Owego 782 North Barton,N.Y. 187 Main Street ........ Owego 746 42 Delphine Street ...... Owego 511 178-180 Front Street Owego 1190 187 Front Sreet ........ Owego 184 66 Temple Street ...... Owego 526 88 North Avenue ....... Owego 493 2 North Avenue ........ Owego 100 172 Clinton Ave. S., Rochester 4, N. Y. Apalachin 341 Sm1thboro,N.Y. 365 Main Street ......... Owego 99 2 North Avenue .... Owego 1164-M 5 Commercial Avenue . .. Owego 885 405 S. Fulton Street . Syracuse, N. Y. 24 Court Street ......... Owego 282 86 Main Street ......... Owego 308 504 Front St., Vestal . Endicott 5-9381 229 North Avenue ...... Owego 354 12 Talcott Street ....... Owego 133 101 North Avenue ..... Owego 1119 129 Spencer Avenue .. Owego 592W 7 TOM - TOM STAFF 1953 Editor-in-Chief . . Sonia VValcl1uck Associale Editor-in-Chief Claude VVolfe Business Jllanager . . . Drusilla Ellis Associaie Business Manager .......... Dale Jackson Literary Editors-VValter Szlucha, John Manchester, James Milks, Luann Emerson, Douglas Chaffee, Carolyn Huston, Jerard Lockwood, Janice Terwilliger, Ann Severson, Drusilla Ellis, Carol Shrauger, Suzanne Dickinson, Ronald Ingersoll, Evelyn Tyrrell, Paul Reitz, Charles Talcott, William Haner, Elaine Kelsey, Richard Cooper, Suzanne Grimes, Audrey Jones, Richard Granger, David Chandler, Bernadette Michaels, Meritt Liddle, Harry Jones, Marianne Gay, Nancy Travis, Charles Knauf. Senior Section Editors-Jerard Lockwood, Meritt Liddle, Frederick Kelly, Luann Emerson, Barbara Wolfe. Art Editor ............. Joan Chermak Art Staff-John Dutton, Audrey Jones, Kristin Gillette, Douglas Chattee, Margaret Knight. Typists-Joyce Faber, Helen Hunsinger, Beatrice Gould, Alice Legge, Gertrude Petty, Jeannette Harders. Advertising Stal?-Margaret Kimball, Margaret Gardner, Dolores Spencer, James Skellenger, David Welch, Raymond Andrews, Ann Barton, Gerow Brill, Douglas Chaifee, Laurence Dickinson, Patricia Griesen, Philip Manchester, Allen Bush, Holly Jo Hodge, Suzanne Grimes, Marianne Gay, Nancy Vincent, Clayton Forsyth, Catherine Simons, John Barr, Carol Shrauger, Aldrich Ellis, Barbara Gathany, Arlene Grandeo, Alvin Williams, James Kuhns, Catherine Crown, Luann Emerson. Sales SMH-Barbara Hildebrand, Betty Youells, Theresa Jones, Kenneth Newton, Mary Lou Nichols, Ann Severson, David Chandler, Shirley Frellesen, John Manchester, Lila Lane, Roxanna Wyka, Faith Dunning, Harold Whitney, Barbara Bender, Bonnie Ballou, Nancy Travis, Jacqueline Ellis, VVilliam Barner, Catherine Chura, Beverly Harned, Paul Reitz, Patricia Presher, Victoria Bingham, Nancy Parmerton, Ludine Dewitt, Joan McTamney, Robert Perry, Janice Terwilliger, Ardella Walker, Toby Weitsman, Barbara Hooge, Mark VVilliamson, George Stevens, Ann Lockwood, Barbara Tiffany, Judy Swan, Barbara Burch, Janet Reed. ADVISORS Art, Photography and Production-Robert W. Ellis Adfvertising, Sales and Typing-Ethel S. Ellis Literary-Jennie Hamilton 1 l 55 4 4 , -.g .. ' ,ng ws' 5' :ik , 5.1, ,gf if 4 , M.,, , ,' -.. , wptgvh, . is . I I1 5 .. K , . 1 ,Be ,!,3,-N.-My ..-, B.. , 4,1 ,,, Q .- Q L 1 5 Q f+ge5!5l'fE5 , cf. ,i',vfQ, -Q 71 4. T. 7,111-' if . X ..,,,,,v-, T. ,1 zwlffl- , .5 ,5 4' ,NY-i:A,.. 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