Phelps Central High School - Highlights Yearbook (Phelps, NY)

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74a Semin H444 7444 ' ' On the1'1'101'I1lT1g of April 6, 1953, the goal of 310 excitedlseniors and two harassed - . Mrs- Slikkel. and Ml.. Sweeney, finally became a reality. The group was at last zidvflsolts, embark on the long awaited trip to New York City. The group met at ten Zfgoirk it the bus garage to go to Lyons to board the lXIissourian at 11:45 A. M. When the train arrived the members of the class got on, only to journey up and down the aisle of the train, carrying suitcases, box lunches, cameras, pockethooks, and other impedimenta. At Syracuse, another car was added to. the train, so the class could finally get seats and rest. On the long ride singing, talking, reading, playing cards, investigating the dining car, and watching the scenery helped to pass the time. When the train finally pulled into Grand Central Station, a bus was waiting to take the class to the Hotel Chesterfield-its home for the next four days. After getting acquainted with the hotel, everyone went out to eat in near-by restaurants. At 6:30 P. M. the class met to see the Perry Como TV show in the TV studio. Then the class walked over to Radio City Music Hall to see the movie, By the Light of the Silvery Moon, the magnificent Easter Pageant, the Corps de Ballet, and the famous Rockettes. Very few had much sleep that night, and Tuesday was rainy all day long. The group rose bright and early nonetheless, and after breakfast started its Van Zile guided tour of upper and lower New York, including the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Chinatown. At 1:00 P. M. the class again left the hotel for guided tours of Rocke- feller Center, the United Nations buildings, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. After dinner everyone walked down Broadway to the Majestic Theater to see the musical stage show, South Pacific. Wednesday morning after breakfast the 53'ers boarded the subway to go to Battery P .k .. ai , where they took the ferry out to the Statue of Liberty. Most of the class climbed to the top, where, because of the clear weather, everyone got a good view of the skyline. In th ft ' e a ernoon, most of the class went shopping at Macy's, Kleins, and other well- known stores. Dinner that evening was at the Hotel Taft, which featured music by Vincent Lopez and his orchestra. After dining and dancing at the Taft, Cinerama, one of the new movie techniques, was next on t he schedule. Thursday morning WHS Spent at the Bronx Zoo followed by the Museum of Natural History. Many had lunch at the cafeteria there. Again there was a free after- HOOH- Everyone took advantage of this time by going either shopping or bowling. In the evening, most everyone visited one of 3 movies: Salome, a 3-dimensional movie, or Call Me Madam, which had the added attraction of an ice show. After these shoWS some went again to the R. C. A ' 1 - . observation roof to see the lights of the city at night. At 10:00 P M the class ret d - - urne toth Cht fildt ' d ' 'e to leave for Grand Central Station wher teh es er e O get then bais an plepal joume hom V f , e ey boarded the Tuscaroran for the long boys tg 1,eepe'eVei?LneW Wie abiito Sleep on the way home due to the efforts of several xl e awa e. ter the lon 'd , th t' ' t 6:00 A. M. Thirty-two tired peo le ,I d g ri e e rain reached Lyons a P P1 ' t ' ' f never-to-be-forgotten trip. e in o a familiar yellow bus for the last lap 0 3 24

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75g famine 66444 . - 2 2 i W , Q :Q First row: A. Finewood, N. House, J. Hildreth, N. Johnson, J. Edington, A. Steadman- Second row: Mr. Elliott Johnson, advisor, J. Brinkerhoff, T. Salisbury, C- Tiffany, F Rlchmond, S, Tyman, Miss Emily Anderson, Miss Mary Louise Connolly, adviS01'S Third row: J. Banwell, E. Edington, E. Hand, P. DeRuyter, R. Howard, S. R0b61'tS- Fourth row: Robert We B. Hatch, J. Rector. Fifth row: H. Graves, S. Mattoon, D. Burnett, Dyke, E. Fisher, W. F1'9HCl1, 11 Eighmey, R. Lutz, J. Taney, B. Miller, R. Conklin. Sixth row: J. Buisch, J. Cain, F. Matto F. M l on, as yn, T. Driscoll, R. Smith, T. Cheney, P. Hulster, P. Perk' C. ins, DeWeaver, R. Goodman. The Junior Class composed of forty-seven members began the year by electing ill? following officers: Frederick Richmond, president, Thomas Salisbury vice presldent, Carol Tiffan se t ' y, cre ary, Sue Tyman, treasurer, Charles DeWeaver,, assembly com- mittee representative Miss Emily Ander M' I . son, iss Mary Louise Connolly, and Ml'- Elliott Johnson are the class advisors The Junior Play, Mr. Beane From Lima Was the first money-raising activity of the year. It proved to be a huge success and afforded a big boost to the treasury. In th l A .1 e atter part of November, the class decided on rings, which arrived in early pri . 1 Basketball schedule pencils were sold before and during the basketball season. A reasonable profit was netted from this. I A ' ' ' n pril a roller skating party was held at schools as a money making project. The annual Junior Prom was held in May and W2S a social and financial success. The class looks ahead t th 0 e' senior year in P. C. S. If it proves to be as eveliliful as the last three years, it will surel b ' y e the grandest of all. 26 bb, G. Yancey, L. Gaylord, C. Black, M. Grube, M. E. Travis, 746: 'llnf f elcctinif U pl-Qsidf-nt: Venter, df 110110 and Fclml'L Cominif li The C 1 ' an 1 First row: Second rox R. Ph' Third rou Ender Fourth 1'0' C. Del Fifth row Conne Sixth row l S. Ma