Portville Central High School - Panther Yearbook (Portville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1951 volume:

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Tx ' ff 5' vif 5 Q 6 X P n I s K X . Y X x L ig? 'x H ff' 1 ,F Xxx ,,..fQQL3'Y 2 'ep , I' L,f xx, x Sf? I ' ,f x l .f.Qil.,' ,i F ffl: :ig . . P'-,J 115 4 x I y , .A Y f , 2 Q W Q 1 ts 1 1 55' r :Tv . .-fn, . L.. ' 2: 5 'ng 1 ,- :.'. 95 g , up A an-N HMP! i5se.xf56?7?F H 'I fb! 1 1 .ll B0 RD OF EDUCATIO Our Board of Education is the keynote which preserves the harmony in our high school life. ,lust as a well-balanced chord is needed for a musical composition, so our Board is necessary for a well-balanced education. Behind the scenes , the Board does the things to which we give so little consideration. They carefully se- lect the teachers who make up our facultyg they supervise all the financial aflairs of the school, they judiciously choose the textbooks which are best suited for the best resultsg in order that we may enjoy a fuller curriculum, they enliven our scholastic schedule with educational and entertaining programsg they discerningly shape our edu- cation so that we may be better suited for the respon- sibilities of community life. These are their regular duties, but often, as in the last few years, they have accomplished much more. The plans for our new school buildings have taken a great deal of effort to perfect. With the students' welfare as their prime consideration, as always, the Board has worked to provide the most modern and progressive facilities possible. Many indeed are the things which our school Board does for usg we shall try to repay them by being better citizens of our town and nation. iejieg Standing Left to Right: J. Sproul, W. Smith, A. Lamberton, C. Anderson, W. Best, E. Parish. Seated Left to Right: R. Shaner, R. Brundage. 'x,,,,- VICE-PRINCIPAL MISS GROWNEY Practically the first person a new pupil to Portville comes in contact with is our capable vice- principal and guidance teacher, Miss Genevieve Growney. Miss Crowney does away with our schedule problems and helps us to select our life work. Everyone who has left Portville to enter a college has known and appreciated great help from her in finding the best place for him. After her undergraduate course had been achieved at D,Youville, Miss Growney took graduate courses at several colleges. As vice-principal, Miss Growney lightens the many tasks of Mr. Benz by her helpful and capable assistance. The problems of in- dividuals and the school have be- come her main concern, and we are pleased to say that she does well by all. I . Er a , PRINCIPAL MR. BENZ Have you ever heard the obso- lete proverb that if a man's initials spelled a word it was meant for him to have a full life? This say- ing seems to apply fittingly to our principal, John O. Benz He has the jurisdiction with others to carrv on the functions of our school. He must also main tain order. He does this even with the limited facilities our school provides. Mr. Benz has worked for the betterment of many people The pupils and ex-students of our school have benefited a great deal from the guidance and labor of our principal, a graduate of the University of Rochester MRS. KYSER ENGLISH Perhaps the most useful of all our subjects, English is taught by Mrs, Ken- neth Kyser. A graduate of Pennsylvania College for Women, her friendliness and complete understanding of us and our English problems make her classes so stimulating. MISS KRIKORIAN LANGUAGE Bonjour! Buenos Dias! Salve! may he heard coming from Miss Margaret Krikorian's classes. Always full of pep, she keeps us on the go. A language really comes alive when taught by such a vivacious person. She is a graduate of the University of Buffalo. MR. DUDLEY HISTORY How important is the study of his- tory today! More than ever, we need a knowledge of our backgrounds: and under Mr. Richard lludley's capable and helpful guidance, we obtain this knowledge. He is a graduate of Saint Bonaventure College. MR. FERRARA SCIENCE Mr. William Ferrara is the man who exposes us to the difliculties of the science courses. Well known and liked for his interesting classes, Mr. Ferrara's ready source of humor grcutly lightvns the tediousncss of a hard course. Ile is an alumnus of the University of Buffalo. Mr. Earl Fuller, who has the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania as his alma mater, is well-known for his patience and clear explanations. He has helped many a perplexed student solve a Geometry problem or unravel a labyrinth of Algebra symbols. .41 MATHEMATICS MRS. COOPPER Alfred University. Take I0 parts sense of humor: 50 parts tcaching lof a superior brandlg 25 parts sparkling personality: I5 parts willingness to help. Mix, and you have Mrs. Coop- per's math classes. MRS. VAN CUREN CHORUS MR. JELENIEWSKI Every Tuesday and Friday, melodious sounds fill the halls of Portville Central. Then the Girls' Chorus, with Mrs. Melvin Van Curen directing, rehearses. Mrs. Van Curen is a graduate of Ithaca College and Fredonia State Teachers College and her keen musical sense makes singing for her truly a pleasure. A graduate of Fredonia State Teach- ers College, Mr. Casmir Jeleniewski teaches vocal and string music in the high school and has started a very promising orchestra. His easy going manner and ready smile are his out- standing characteristics. FCLTY MR. SKEPS i BAND To many, Portville is synonymous with a superior hand. And to us, such a band is synonymous with Mr. Philip Skeps. Ile has unlimited enthusiasm and a passion for perfection which we greatly admire. He is a graduate of Fredonia State Teachers College. Il ful MISS MCLAUGHLIN BUSINESS Miss Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin, who teaches all the commercial courses, is a graduate of Villa Maria College. A cheerful smile, pleasant manner, and an all-round engaging personality are the reasons for her many friends among both students and teachers. MRS. LITTLEFIELD ART Make some signs! Paint this play scenery! Decorations! Mrs. Jess Little- field is perhaps the busiest teacher in the school, However, our competent Hart-lady , a graduate of Skidmore, cheerfully fills these orders and teaches her classes besides. Driver's MR. RITTER DRIVER TRAINING Mr. Howard Ritter, who introduced Training in our school this year, enlivened the mechanics and the safety principles of driving with his keen sense of humor. He is a graduate of Buffalo State Teachers College. MR. FENTON PHYSICAL ED. An understanding man with great coaching almility, Coach Merwin L'Bud Fenton has spurred our teams on to many victories. He is liked not only by his players, but all the school. He is a graduate of Ithaca College. .-gfgf-.5 fl -2.12 I MISS ZELLER HOME ECONOMICS Patterns and colors, fabrics and styles, menus and meals are taught by Miss Ruth Zel- ler in her Homemaking classes. A graduate of Buffalo State Teachers College, she is well-liked for her cheerful- ness and lively grin. 12 MRS. OYLER MR. FRAIR AGRICULTURE Head of our Ag and shop department, Mr. Lee Frair is characterized by a ready smile and a cheery hello . He is a graduate of Cornell Uni- versity, and a loyal Alumnus. His pleasant manner brightens the whole south end of the school. A graduate of the University of Buffalo, Mrs. Charles Oyler teaches girls' Physical Education. Her sense of humor and her infectious smile make her popular with the students. 5 PHYSICAL ED. esting. dullest without uate of lege. MRS. HARTWIG NURSE Being the school nurse keeps Mrs. Henry Hartwig constantly busy. She takes care of a thousand little de- tails which help to make our school health A-1. Her cheer- fulness in our hours of need is truly a virtue! FACULTY E MR. MILLER PHYSICAL ED. His ideas and sense of humor really keep Mr. Charles Miller's classes inter- Especially those bonus ques- tions! His jokes liven up even the grammar. We learn English even knowing it. He is a grad- Brockport State Teachers Col- V elf 'il . MRS. CHADWICK SECRETARY In the office, Mrs. William Chadwick, our secretary, re- mains calm and collected, un- perturbed by the tumult of students and teachers, each with his own problem. Each problem, no matter how small, receives her friendly and helpful attention. J I MRS. HAZARD Mrs. Esther Hazard's train- ing as a librarian is a definite asset to our school. A gradu- ate from Geneseo State Teachers College, she also teaches 7th grade Social Stu- dies and 8th grade English. THE MR. MINER A graduate from Geneseo State Teachers College, Mr. Harold Miner's lceen sense of humor is a helpful ascen- dency in aiding his students to unravel the baffling mys- teries of Junior High Mathe- matics. MRS. RIDER Liked by all the students because of her natural and easy-going manner, Mrs. Catherine Rider teaches junior high English. She is a graduate of Elmira College. YAS ER MISS WORMER The many perplexities of 7th, 8th and 9th grade Social Studies are subdued with the help of Miss Carolyn Wor- mer who is a graduate of William-Smith College. Maintenance Department P Portville Central School can he proud of its fine maintenance department. The smooth operation of the cafeteria and the spic-and-span atmosphere of our school are reflections of capable management. i Cafeteria Left to Right: Mrs. Janitors Left to Rigltt: Baker, Mrs. Sikes, Mrs. Hart- Mr. Hartwig, Mrs. Hartwlg, wig. Mr. Waldeck. - . 'ff l f , gy y Our unsung heroes , the A H , -,'lfg5.fg,:,rg .Q S k , K bus drivers, also deserve our eg' t 'V -1..L A xi 'ws-..3.lQf- . Us ' thanks for their untiring efforts in transporting the stu- dents safely in every type of weather. Bus Drivers Left to Right: Mr. Eaton, Mr. Evans, Mr. Enos, Mr. Thorn- ton, Mr. GriHin, Mrs. East- man, Mr. Heap, Mr. Lowe, Mr. Dean, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Coleman. 13 -ii An-if-741-..-if' 4 A '4 I 74' 47? ' , X 56' f f-3 ,f fi ' Of I l' l' An? ' 4,-uni'4nlf B X a'77?a15v 'I ' I1 If 11-s .lfln'l-c'ruunn'unnu.n mrrun u 15 o o 4 Il f wiv . 4' AV I W ' A ' 1- rf ON Mme budSofQl:ggghe-ug www- 1350183500 bm, smdswvmn. Pnlville Cwha, x 141,151 1.n11r3nmn ,1 r xr 1 . ' my, wg 1 - rarrmulim QWFB-ov-9 -No view. 'f'Lfi?4T-Hue Ci'-H415 5pee5i+orru2evdLn-Amer pai-ses -l'eLL, i i?1E3f Q gn.-.L Jo w,.,.,v QL, me Nev! HaaL1ow1,w-wLI.1D.++-v-lla! X A , - , ' - , 1:1111 5511 gy-:dpi Hynix! 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Long after graduation. we will remember Once in a Whilev . . . lfreshmen . . . Skating Party Flops . . . Mr. Daldoni . . . President Clady . . . Square Dance . . . Newllegimel Sophomore . . . Foothall Parties . . . May Dance . . . Activity Period . . . Memorial Day . . . No Money. Junior . . . uThree Fingers in the Doorw . . . llow's Your Foot? . . . Class Comedian Dick Hall . . . Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom! . . . Mighty Seniors! Senior . . . Paper Drive . . . The College . . . Driver Training . . . uWe're in the Army Nowa' . . . Basketball Championship . . . Miss Krikorian and Mr. Ferrara . . . Bake sales and more lmake sales . . . Play Practice . . . Christmas Cards . . . Writing all those Graduation Cards . . . Our considerate advisers . . . The Senior Home-:room . . . Constant Uproar . . . Pert'nert . . . Virginia's pillows . . . Class meeting . . . llolmlfordish-President . . . Enough money?? We Madeit-Washington Trip . . . Graduation . . . 'gWe'll Never Forgetf' 15 AND OFFICER Our class owes its successful Senior year to our advisers. Mr. Ferrara and Miss Krikorian. Constantly on the job, they supervised our class meet- ings, projects, and chaperoned our Washington Trip. To them we grate- fully say YOU'RE THE TOPS! DONALD ALLEN Although Don seems quiet and shy, You'll never find a nicer guy. 55 ELEANOR BIXBY If Eleanor we idolize It's because she has such lovely eyes. Chorus 1, 2, 35 Operetta 1, 2, 3g Clee Club 1, Intramurals 33 Future Home- makers of America 1, 2, 3, Secretary of F.H.A. 23 Vice-President 3, Usherette 3. JANICE BARNES A quiet girl, but full of fun, Janice is liked by everyone. Glee Club 13 Future Homemakers of America 15 Chorus 2, 34 Operetta 35 Student Council 4-. y ,Wray VERNA BRUNDAGE Her crowning glory is her bid for fame. To be a good secretary is her aim. Dancing Club 1, 23 Photography Club 1, Operetta 1, 3: Intramurals 1, Cho- rus 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1, Usherette 3, 4g Double Quartet 3g Girls Quartet 3. 16 RUTH BISH In every sport does Ruth excell, She plays them all, and she plays them well. Library Club 1, 2, 3, Future Home- makers of America 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 2, 33 Usherette 3. J EAN CHILDS What wonders are achieved by smiles! .lean bewitches and beguiles. Operetta 1, 3, 43 Library Club 1, 2, Latin Club 3g Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Lib- rary Club lg Science Club 2g Dancing Club 1. JAMES CORNELL His sax appeal exerts a spell, Everyone likes .lim Cornell. Football 4. fan ' can Y NORVELLE FISCHER Norvelle is a calm young miss, Could any nature be nicer than this? Chorus 1, 2, 35 Operetta 1, 3g Library Club 1. JAMES DeGROFF A roll of film and camera too, Would keep our Jim for from blue. Band 1, 2, 3, 4: All County Band 3: All State Band 33 Math Club lg 4-H Club lg Intramurals 3. CATHERINE l l'l'ZSllVllVlONS If you're lookingrfor help, Cather1'ne's the oneg She's always around when worlds to be done. Chorus 1, 2, 3: Dancing Club 1: ,lun- ior Playg Operetta 3: Intramurals 1, 21 Glee Club lg Panther Staff. 154 17 -' f . 1 H bl? , 41 ,I -1,,,Q-'CAA-I s I -,'J'4.rkp flfv-f4V'77 . s ,1 .gal fl,-lf? o CURTIS FISCHER The cares of the world can,t weigh him down, It is truly seldom we see him frown. v LAWRENCE FITZSIMMONS If you want someone full of fun: Call for Fitzie, he's the one. Football 1, 2, 33 Basketball 1, 2, 3: Baseball 1, 2, 33 Chorus 1, 2: Operetta lg Band 1, 23 Student Council 4: Jun- ior Playg Senior Playg 4-H Club lg Intramurals 2, 33 Volleyball 2. 1.16-A-7 'L H dod- YIOLA GIMLIN A pretty maid. so fine and fair, With dreamy eyes and raven hair. Clee Club 1: Chorus 1, 2, 3: Band 4: Press Club 1: Panther Hi-Lites Staff 4: Library Club 1, 2: Future Home- makers of America 2: Operetta 1, 3: .lunior Play: Library Club Play 1: Intramurals 2. 3: Dancing Club 1. J-41-uv ,Slick RICHARD HALL He's a Clown-the best one yet: The most unforgettable character we've ever met. Football 2, 3: Baseball 1, 3: Chorus 2, 3: Operetta 3: Class President 2: .lun- ior Play: Senior Play: Student Coun- cil Representative 3: Attorney-General 4: Library Club Radio Play 4. JAMES GRIFFITH Should there be anything worthy of mention Jim can bring it to your attention. Newspaper 2: Science Club 1. 4 , ISABELLE HAMEL The cutest land littlestl in our class: A neat little, sweet little, laughzng lass. Haverlingz 1: Penfield 2: Lancaster 3: Senior Play: Class Treasurer 4: Pan- ther Staff. :AJ 18 5' X JOYCE HAINES Bring on the sportsl Joyce does her host on Basketball courts. Chorus 1, 2, 3: Operetta 1, 2: Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4: .lunior Play: Library Club 1: Future Homemakers of Amer- ica 2: Panther Staff. Z4 LOIS HARRISON Yea Team! A peppy little riot . . . Our vivacious Lois is far from quiet. Chorus 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1: Operetta 1, 3: Senior Play: Science Club 1: Lib- rary Club 1: Intramurals 1, 2, 3: Dancing Club 1: Student Council Rep- resentative 1. 2: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. DONALD HATCH Friendly. helpful. capable too: The kind of a fellow we're glad we knew. Band I. 2, 3, 4: 4-II Club I: Student Council I: Senior Play: Vice-President 4: Treasurer of Athletic Association: Panther Stafl. W. RICHARD LaFEVER In Math and Science, he holds the sway: He loves to drive his Chevrolet. Basketball I, 2, 3: Football I, 2: Track 2: Band I, 2, 3, 4: Class Vice-President 3: Science Club I: Junior Play: Sen- ior Play: Volleyball 2: Class President I. VIRGINIA HATCH ln hornemaking arts does Virginia star: ln cooking and sewing. she's best by far. Chorus 1, 2, 3: Operetta I, 3: Junior Play: Future Homemakers of America I, 2, 3: President 3: Vice-President I: Treasurer I: Volleyball 2: Panther Hi- Lites Staff 4: Dancing Club I: Usher- ette 3, 4: RICHARD LOWE A sense of humor, a pleasant manner, And sincerity make up his banner. Ag. Club I, 2, 3, 4: President 3: Secre- tary 2: Treasurer 4: Football I, 2, 3: Baseball I, 2, 3: Basketball 2: Track 3: Chorus 1, 2: Class President 3. 19 ROBERT KORDISH A leader in sports. our class leader too. A leader in everything he tries to do. Football 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2. 3, 4: Baseball I, 2. 3. 4: Volleyball 2. 3, 4: Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4: Hornet Coach 2, 3: Band I, 2. 3. 4: Brass Sextet 3, 4: All County Band 2. 3: Class President 4: Class Treasurer 1: Boys State 3. si- -f O .. , .f- or -1- L f .W n VIRGINIA MAXSON A pretty girl. whose charming ways Won many friends through high school days. Chorus I, 2, 3: Senior Play: Science Club I: Panther Hi-Lites Stall 4: Intra- rnurals I, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club I: Operet- ta I, 3: Student Council I, 2, 3: Class Treasurer I, 3: Cheerleader 2, 3, 4: Dancing Club I: Panther Staff. MARILYN RICE Here is a oery complacent styleg She's calm and collected all the while. Chorus 1, 2, 3: Pianist for Chorus 2, 3, Operetta I, 3: Junior Playg Class Sec- retary 3: Panther Staff 3. E R X FLORENCE SHERMAN Her friendship's more precious than a pearl. No one could find a pleasanter girl! Library Club 1, 2, 33 Clee Club lg Press Club 1: Chorus I, 2. 3g Operetta I, 3g F'.H.A. 2, 31 Panther Staff. l.-ff 'Nj .il I . at ELAINE ROBINSON When in need of a loyal friend, Elaine's the one we recommend. Library Club lg Girls Sports l: Ora- torical Contest 2. NORMAN STEPHENS Nornfs a boy we won't forget, To rival baseball teams he was really a threat. Baseball l, 2, 3, 4g Chorus I, 2, 3g Class Treasurer 23 Operetta 1, 3. 20 F uit as 'Wi Mira.: P-11UUUf px l - N 'N YQ QU KL CXJJ-.Ju-LX - ' , i A A f ' , , X A ui, I-wr 'ff If .P it LN-J,kA9LpltAf k x ELEANOR ROULO She made all P.C.S. rock with laltghterg Her friendly spirit reached each rafter. Chorus 1, 2, 33 Operetta l, 3: Senior Play: Intramurals I, 2, 31 Glee Club 13 Student Council Representative 2, 3: Cheerleader lg Panther Staff 4. ilwwi EILEEN STULL If you're looking for an artistic whiz, Look no furtherg here she is. Operetta 3, 45 Chorus 2, 34 45 Future Homemakers of America 3. JANI FIS TORREY 011 the held. diamond or court, lle's at home in crery sport. Footlnall 1, 2. 3. 41 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4g Basketball l, 2, 3 41 Track 2g Junior Play: Senior Play. - BARBARA WALDEN A pretty face. a scholarly mirzd, And personality plus are hard to find. Cheerleader 2. 3. -1: Chorus 1, 2, 3: Operetta 1, 3: .lunior Play: Senior Play: Student Council Representativ- lg Studs-nt Council Secretary 31 Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Secretary 4: National Honor Society 3, 4. RICHARD TORREY . The football held would neter have ,911-I' '-5-1 '- 4 , J Q J I -4 if 4 0 y..., x 11 I XS 'III JAMES WORTH A ready smile, a pleasant way, Soon brightened up our every day. Olean High School 1, 2, 33 Portville Central 45 Student Council 43 Foot- ball 4. been . So exciting a place without Dick in. CLASS MOTTO: We strive for knowledge, Vlle strive for fun, ln hopes of a job well done. 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Ax -ji , . .-if 'Jr 'Y .-, . xv ',- A . 5 if : ,M 1- 5. -f , ' -.r-' f'-3.14, 'Q' 45,4 'w ix.. ,A-A I- ,,L- 7 425 If E' rA?3'Ji-T A: -, J- K 1 A l .. 4 - A First Row, Left to Right: M. Lloyd, L. Chaffee, M. Burrows, B. Brooks, F. Foster. Second Row, Left to Right: N. Hatch, N. Childs. ll, Childs, l.. Swetland, ll. Jennings. B. Spears, M. Majot, ll. Reynolds. B. Faulkner, D. Brzulforwl. H. ,Iiu-klf-y. ll. Collins. Tliinl How, Left lu Right: B. Bald win, ,l. lxlllllwilfllltj, B. Anderson, W. Powell. ll. Warner. lf. Hiller, C. lfrost. M. A. Lewis, C. Solomon, V. Shepard, A. Cross, S, Sustic, V. Alexander. Lax! Rout, Imfl In Right: R. Higgins, B. llolvomh, R. Beckwith, P. Brunner, R. Green, R. Mosher, J. Morgan, B. Whitney, R. Williams. J. Ilolvomh, I.. Baker, S. Holcomb. 3 f ' 4 5i..fM-'we' A ' C L A S S 0 F 1 9 5 2 Miss McLaughlin, Mr. Miller. Upperclassmen at last! We returned to school in Septemher, amhitiously planning to live up to our high standing. We elected Helen Warner as President of our class, John Morgan as Vice-President. Philip Brunner as Sec- retary. and Valerie Shepard as Treasurer. We were rep- resented in the Student Council by Robert Green, Mary Ann Lewis. and Steven Holcomb. As far as our treasury was concerned, our theme song was S'We've Cot Plenty of Nuthinifi To finance our Senior trip, we undertook many profitable activities. Wie sponsored an Amateur Show which revealed a great deal ol hidden talent in llortville. We held hake sales, sold school sweatersg and under our watchful eyes. the school paper. the uPanther Hi-Litesw, flourished. ln Feb- ruary. we held a Welcome to Hollywood party, an event which aroused the whole town's interest. The Junior play, Campus Quarantinei' was our higgest project! Mr. Miller and Miss McLaughlin, our advisers, are responsihle for all our achievements this year. We do appreciate their hard work and that extra 4'push we sometimes needed. GRACE NOTES: Class meetings . . . the Sec- retary's ureportw . . . How can we have an Amateur Show without Amateurs? . . . Valerie and the class dues . . . our', paper . . . Mikey: But, Daddy . . . Coach's enthusiasm . . . Campus Quaran- tinei' . . . Just think, next year we'll be SENIORSY 23 A ,. l M. - , - First Row, Kneeling: S. Carrey, J. Jordan. T. Andrus, J. Buckles. D. Clark, S. Mac Donnell, N. Dudley, A. Clark B. Benz. Second Row: C. Deitrick, P. Skiver, J. Wiles, K. Fox, C. Maxson, R. Carpenter, B. Anderson, M. Blakesle R. Frost, M. Niles. Thin! Row: D. Stritof, M. Hollamby, B. Jordan. F. Lamberton, P. Haines, M. Coss, B. Cimlin A. Bennett, E. Baker. M. A. Reitz. Fourth Row: W. Barth, W. Spears, W. Anderson, A. Feuchter, D. Aaron, B Lockhart, L. Manko, K. Shadduck, L. Reitz, B. L, Plummer. CL SS 0F1953 Our Sophomore year was our 'gin-between? year-we were no longer Hgreenl' Freshmeng but we weren't quite upper-classmen. In September we elected our oflicers and advisers for the year. Barbara Benz was our Presidentg Marlis Coss, Vice-Presidentg Albertina Feuchter. Secretaryg Betty Lou X t sb- Plummer, Treasurer. Our Student Council representatives ' . were Jerry Wiles. Arlene Clark. and James Buckles. Our , oh-so-patient advisers were Mr. Lee Frair and Miss Mary l Elizabeth Van Norman. is j jj, Looking ahead into the future, we sponsored many fi- ,XXX A successful projects to earn money for our Senior trip. V. 1f qqxl We had bake sales, a skating party and a spaghetti sup- Elf' to per. They were all successful. Even though the spa- ghetti supper was held during zero weather. we had a li 5 A good attendance. Everyone enjoyed taking part in these projects and we had a very prosperous year. GRACE NOTES: Oh those class meetings . . . Shut-up or youlll be here all night . , . wha' happen to all the boys . . . worms! . . . costs too much money . . . Ialways get the dirty work . . . Cllllet have this . . . this isn't lunch time, boys . . . Aw-letls have a play . . . get those class dues in . . . what do you think we're made of-money? . . . who washed dishes at the spaghetti supper? . . , who was supposed to? . . . Poor Kathy and the skating party . . . Come on kids-VOTE . . what we need is a sergeant at Arms . . . next year- upperclassmenl , A S.. , Advisers: Mr. Friar, Mrs. Cooppcr 24 First Row Left ln Right: l., Foster, R. Coss, H. Wilson, F. Rarlwer. R. Roulo, R. W'z1r- ner, YV. Fish. A. Holcomb, Nl. Skiver. Second Ron' Left to Right: R. Reynolds, C. Rrad- ford. W. Chase, M. Morgan, P. Rlakeslee, A. Wilson. R. Childs, M. Foster, .l. Brad- ford, C, Roberts. Third Row Left fn Right: E. Tomes, J. Raham. M. Mohr, E. Curtis, Scott .l. Schifley, D. Rice. 1-her, C. Weakland, R. CLASS Novices in high school, we Freshmen were greenies to all our upperclassmen. The song Little Guy was ap- plied to almost all of us. At the beginning of the year we elected Robert Coss as our President and Harry Wilson as our Vice-President. Gordon Philips became our Treasurer and Lucille Foster our Secretary. Our class was well represented in Student Council by Robert Anderson, Anne Wilson and .lerry Bradford. We considered ourselves very fortunate to have Mr. Miner and Mrs. Rider for our class advisers. Although we were branded inexperienced, we proved our worth after we successfully sponsored a skating party, five-cent supper, and a puppet show. By the end of the year we had acquired valuable ex- perience and a start toward our Senior Trip Fund. GRACE NOTES: Mr. Miner's jokes .... When the plank broke during our puppet show . . . the bumps were received skating . . . You're just babies , . . money, money, and more money . . . the aroma of frying ham . . . Won't you please buy a ticket to . . . That noice in study hall! . . . the boots behind the study hall door . . . But Mr. Miller, I don't want to record my voice . . . what's a lepidopterous, Coach? . . . just think, next year we'll be Sophomores and then . . . 0F19 First Row Left to Right: ,I Seaman, D, Manning, .l. Par- meter, W. Johnson, .l. Daly, R. Anderson, R. Faulkner, T. Appllnlwy, R. Baker. .Scronrl Row Left to Right: P. Mur- ray, C. Borden. S, Swartz, I.. l7eYoe, l., Uietze, J. Studley, H. Rish, S. Peterson, J. Foster. Third Row Left to Right: B. Alexis, B. Ander- son, A. Frair, C. Rowe, J. Torrey, C. l.inn, C. Torrey, H. Parker, .l. Frair. FRESHMAN ADVISERS 25 Mr. Miner - Mrs. Rider EIGHTH GRADE First Row. Left to Right: R. Maxson, R. Chaffee, T. Carl- son, I.. Torrey, P. Wilson, I.. Stull, J. Matheny. Second Row, Loft to Right: Mrs. Hazard, E. Parker, I. Teachman, .l. Fawley. J. MCMurtrie, M. Ensell, Y. Lamberton, N. l.al e-ver. Third Roux Left to Right: M. Benz, A. Childs, I.. Bunker. .l. Brunner, C. Tarliox, R. Hanmore, J. Ken- nedy. Fourth Row, Left to Right: R. Roulo, J. Smith, D. Burrows, B. Elliot, D. Shepard, N. Miller, D. Nease. SEVENTH GRADE First Row, Left to Right: N. Kraft, D. Bernard, B. Cross man, R. VanDixon, I.. Wallace. R. Barber, A. Haynes Second Row, Left to Right: Miss Wormer, D. Maynard, B Parker, N. Borden, I. Studley, H. Bish, M. Guenther, R Shaner, .l. Confer. Third Row, Left to Right: A. Morgan J. Barber, D. Cossart, C. Razey, D. Mix, G. Williams, J Lowe. J. Coleman. Fourth Row, Left to Right: A. Blakeslee, W. Austin, H. Best, F. Johnson, R, Ingram, R. Griffin 0. Moore, J. Stonemetz. i F EIGHTH GRADE First Row, Left to Right: J. Haskins, J. Cole. D. Eastman, B. North, R. Hatfh, WI, Chafleo, D. Travis, J. Mr'l.arney. Second Row. Left to Right: E. larlmox, F. Anderson, B. Crainer, N. Green, R. Green, I'. Foster, R. Knapp, V. Crainer. Mr. Miner. Third Row, Imft to Right: R. llc-ap, S. Caldwell, A. Cornell, I.. Miller, l'. Mc'Cullough, S. Osten, N. Cone. .l. Parnieter. Fourth Row. Left to Right: C. Glad, R. Fox. S. Eaton, R. Bevkwith, W. Rogers, I.. Baldwin, C. Lamlierton, II. Bisnett. SEVENTH GRADE First Row, Left to Right: J. Reynolds Jr., R. Frost, E. Robinson, R. Austin, J. Maxson, .l. Todd, F. Day. R. Ceuter, J. Daly. Second Row, Left to Right: B. Elliot, J. Warner, J. Ingram, C. Manning, N, Haines. D. Kamery, M. Childs, C. Alexis, L. Baker, Mrs. Rider. Third Row, Lclt to Right: B. Swartz, B. Coss, A. Dixon, J. Loomis, C. Hollamby, B. Evans, H. Johnson, J. Foster, K. Burroughs. Fourth Row, Left to Right: P. Aaron, V. Burdick, P. Def Yoe, D. Lamb, D. Swartz, I.. Skinner, L. Chase, M. Frair, IJ. Linn. .nun YY.Y , ,,,,, V . W ,554 l' '13 3.2 E U. ,1- r .x f' j . T U D E T ,LQS COU CIL 1- w ill ' 0, by The Student Council-the transitional note be- tween the administration and the student body. Composed of students who were elected as repre- sentatives, our Student Council makes and enforces the laws and regulations which keep our school running: smoothly. ln the annual election of the olheers, we, the Students, put the democratic principles we learn in history elasses into practice. An election campaign, including: a nominating convention, is elimaxed by a formal election day. This year Robert Kordish was elected President, an ofhce he filled efficiently. The other ollicers, an unusually capable group, were: Yah-rie Shepard, Vice-President: Carol Solomon, Secretary: Marjorie Lloyd, Treasurer, Richard Hall, Attorney General: and llonald Childs, Sergeant-ab Arms. The many activities of the Student Council in- cluded appointing: hall monitors to keep the traffic rules: sponsoring: the annual 'illlistletoe Ball -a wry successful dance-and sponsoring an hypnotic prograin. A bake sale for the beneht of the Panther was held. The Student Council also ap- prox:-s all class projects. The Student Couneil is a very active part of our school life. Air, Renz, as adviser, gives the organ- ization the benefit of his experience: but for the most part, the students themselves make the de- cisions. Our student government is truly of the students, by the students. and lor the students . Seated, Left to Right: V. Shepard, R. Kordish M. Lloyd, C. Solomon, Standing, Left to Right Mr. Benz, Adviser, ll. Childs, R. Hall. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS ANIJ ADVISERS St-utr-rl, Left to Right: C. Solomon, V. Shepard, M. Lloyd, R. Kordish. Standing, First Row: R. Anderson. A. Childs, S, Cauldwell, A. Wilson. bl. Lewis, A. Clark, J. Buckles, l.. Chase, Las! Row: Mr. Renz, R. llall, .l. Bradford, R. Green, S. Holcomb, J. Worth, L. Fitzsimmons, D. Childs, .l. Wiles. THE 1951 E. THER The typists van now rest their weary fin- gersg the art staff has put away the ink and paperg the literary staff no longer has to search feverishly for the right wordg Carol has breathed her final sigh of reliefg and the produvt of all our work, the 1951 Panther, is in your hands. The theme of the Panther might well have OFFICERS been, 'tThere'll Be Some Changes Madef' d M H hl fl . fl . tw d th t' 1, .1 . L Seals' : i iss . r'l.aug in, Hrs. Kyser, Mrs. men you no We e en Ire, new ayou ' Littlefield. Standing: Donald Hateh, Business Manager, Carol Solomon, Editor-in-Chief. PANTHER ADVISERS AND the clever art work, the exciting opening sec- tion? Instead of engraving, the photo-offset system was inaugurated this year. The job of publishing this book at times seemed like a llerculean task. It is the first book of its kind at Portville. and therefore the staff had to rely upon ingenuity and originality instead of following a set pattern. Not enough van be said about our advisers. especially Mrs. Kenneth Kyser who introduced a new plan of yearbook publication and spent unending hours on every phase of the book. Mrs. Jesse Little- held has worked diligently to perfect the art work, an extremely important part of our new book. Miss Mary E. McLaughlin was invaluable for her help in supervising all the typing. And so. we point with pride to the Panther, our book. in a sense. but. in a truer sense,-YOUR YEARBOOK. e as zreeaeeaj E is ' L1 First Row. Left in Right: D. Jennings, M. A. Lewis, H. Vifarner, L. Foster, K. Fiseher, J. VViles, I.. Chaflre, J. Haines, Second Raw, Left to Right: C. Miller. B. Benz, V. Alexander, V. Maxson, E. Roulo, B. Walden, I. Hamel. Last Row, Left to Right: R. Jaekley, R. Whitney, K. Fitzsimmons, N. Stephens, F. Sherman. . . .4 .l 5 1 Y H 41 f Seated. Left tor Right: V. Alexander, A. Cross, R. Carpenter. C. Weakland. Standing. Left to Right: liliss fvitlaugzhlin, V. Cimlin, F, Foster, S. Cauldwell, .l. Haines, A. Wilson, M. Coss, B. Brooks, H. Wariitir. V. llateh. Camera Shy: Bl. Lloyd, lil. Lewis. R. Jaekley. ATIO AL HO OR OCIETY The National Honor Society may he Considered the higher note on the keys ol' our seholarly st-ale. Being a member is the highest honor our school van confer on one of its students. and every- one works harder to try to ohtain this honor. The Portyille Chapter of the National Honor Soeiety was ollieially estalmlished in l9f16. Wiith Mr. Dudley at its head. the organization has carried on its advocations of character. leadership. seholarship and service. Seated: D. Collins, C. Miller. Standing: N. Hatch, V. Shepard, Mr. Dudley, B. Walden, C. Solomon. PA THER HI-LITE X Y x Rumors Are Flying that there was Cond News when an edition of Panther lli- l.ites was due for pulmliea- tion. Our sehool paper didn't start until late in the first semester. Miss McLaughlin became our adviser and Helen Warner was elected Editor-in-Chief. The most popular features in our paper were the gossip and sports columns. The staff was com- posed of various classes, but the Juniors had financial control. Seated Left to Right J Holcomb, J. Bradford, Mr. Frair, R. Frost. Standing, First Row, Left to Right R Faulkner R Warner, J. Seaman, B. Spears, L. Baker. W. Barth, H. Wilson, J. Frair. Second Rau Left to Right A. Holcomb, R. Baker, P. Haines, M. Skiver, R. Roulo, T. Appleby, M Maja! W F1 h D Aaron, J. Parmeter, E. Baker. First Row: J. Daly, R. Frost, M. Frair, L. Chase, P. DeYoe, J. Reynolds, W. Austin, P, Aaron J. Haskins, B. Chaflee. Second Row: R. Miller, .l. Frair, F. Johnson, W. Rogers, F. Robinson, D Lamb, L. Frair, F. Day, J. Todd, D. Burrows, D. Linn. D. Eastman. Third Row: l.. Baker, lf. Max son, R. Chaffee, E. Baker, R. Hatch, J. Maxson, R, Griffith, J. Stom-me-tz, D. Travis, C. Tarbox L. Torrey. Fourth Row: D. Aaron, R. Frost, L. Baldwin, R. Faulkner, D. Reynolds, L. Reitz, .l Holcomb, J. Bradford, A. Holcomb, B. Faulkner, C. Lamberton. -H AAG F. F. . lmff In Righlr P. Skin-r, ll, flloslwr, A. Cllilmls, N. Cone. L0fIf0R1'g11!Z lfalml Rfvnw, ,lrmlm Smith. TRONIRONE QUARTETTE FR l.ms llvlmn PNKIII llflllx 'lllllfl SIll1lf'Ill Uirvvtor lf n. , . F 'r Marv' Mnhnwllliam Pmdefso RUIWI lN0fll'5h -5- 1' ' Jumps Tal l A 1.1-fr fn meh . 1 vm' TRW 1 mm E H0 OR BAN OLOISTS 1fl.ARlNll'll QUARTETTE Lvfl ta Right: Ronald Frost Carl Maxson Mar' Ann - v Y Reitz, Nanvy Lalfever, FLUTE QUARTFZTTE I.:-ft lax Right: Phyllis Mvffnllolxgh, Mary frlll'Illlll'I, lfaml MQ-xxs, Sally Lewis. BRASS SEX'l'l'IT'l'li Lffl to Rfgflli ll, .lvnningg D, Agnm' L. DPYOP, K. UIPUII, K. Kormlislx, R, Whitney. 3 l me . .-A . ,, vi X ....,,f I. il , f K ' .n e . 1 Q 'T' 'W e 1 'J J S Q- . Q C X , . , , ... it . 5 I X E I . j i 0. wie? . , A Q 1 , l 5 K ' is X 1 ...R ff 5 ' . X , 1 x l x ' J 1 5 Pi SSX l 1 J? I ' 1 f ff 2 X, If 5 f lx 1' ,f 2 ffl Q ,ff X Pl' Y 'EAS X 5 5 4 e . gr t Z it Marlis Coss Janice Jordan 1 5 , S. . ' 1. . .fi , Q' if, 4 A . . f 3 Rachel Carpenter Helen yfigmer Eileen Shadduol-gil . T T-Q A w il 5 S595 3 fgixis A iavfgl if f 3 N in 5 r ,A 54 ' 5-Miki f .2 ' if ' fi -A t 5 ff A . V st. B' First Row, Lpfgitp-,lfightz R. -Max- son, M. A. Reitz, P. MPfllllFfJllgh, Lewis, M. Guenther, C. Alexis. Serond Row, Left to Right: N. Green, N. l,aFc-ver, K. Burroughs, F. Johnson, J. Holcomb, .l. Smith. L. DeY0e, C. Rowe, P,,Foster, B. Crainer, V, Crainer, J. Parmeter. Third Raw, Ley to Rigfzta M. Foster, V. Lafnberton, J. Todd, Q.-iTrovis,' W. Best, J. Foster, M. Reid, F. If'9sler,l'.l. Cornell, R, Williams. Fourth Row, Left to Right: D. Jennings, D. Aaron, M. Moore, J. Frair, W. Anderson, J. Foster, B. Grossman, B. Elliot, A, Haynes, R. Whitney, H. Bisnett, R. Kor- mlish, R. Mosher, V. Burdick, H. Wilson, N. Cone. D. Mosher, P. Skiver, A. Childs. Smntling, Left to Right: R. Shaner, .l. Manwaring, V. Gimlin, B. Holcomb, D. Hatch. 32 5 1 Q--W--N -1-W fe. -Q-PM ies J 1 i Ol -f 5 Q 355' f D mi x , F Q I 5-I X I' ' Q x ffl Y 5 if 5 X . iv' , , b. ' k . I if 9 F51 'ff Q! ffgi-' 'ia' iff fi ' 0 Q ,a L, Aj' t L A 'Z by -l x , Q F-' Q Q8 rx ' 3 Ik 355 Q ' ' Q IJ Q ,M sg: -jf x X I 1 :PL -f f X ' : 2 A , , K , ,, , - , X , ,, , s ,AIMS .,,kQs,l A First Row. Left zo Right: F. Lamberton, T. Andrus, M. Coss. S. McDonnell, M. Morgan, B. Lockhart, B, Benz, Mr. Jeleniewski, A. fflark, ill. Hollamhy, M, Lloyd. P. Blakeslee, 5. Carrey, ,l. jordan, ll. Anderson. Sf-rom! Rong Left In Riglilz J. Childs, B. Anderson, A. Cross, M. A. Lewis, li. Miller, M. lllakeslee. K. .Shaddur-k. Y. Shepard. N. llatoh, S. Sustiv, Pi. Stull, R, Carpenter, ll. Warner, li. 'Brooks, C. lleitriek. Third Row, Left to Right: Y. Alexumler, W. Powell, A. Foueliter, R. floss, lioleomh, F. Barber, W. Johnson, N. Childs, D. Childs. l., Reitz, B. Ah-Kis, if Solomon, Wh Spears. MIXED CHORUS ADV Mr. CHORUS ISERS AND ACCOMPA NIST Jeleniewski, Mrs. Van Curen, Barbara Anderson. CHORU With a Song in My lleartu is the theme song of each memher of the Senior Chorus. The Chorus participates in a variety of musieal aetivi- ties. The most ambitious of thcsc is the annual opcrctta presented and produred hy the students. This years pro- duetion, The Belle of Bagxdadn, was a skillful blending of comedy and good musif: This year Portville was well represented at County and State Musie Festixals. The All-State Sectional Festival held at Jamestown was the first of these. Nina lloleornh, Nanry llateh, Mary Ann Levis, Carol Solomon, and Marlis C065 attended this meeting. The County Festival held at Salamanra was attended hy Virginia Alexander. .lean Childs, Nina Holvomh, Nlary Ann'l.ewis, Nanry llateh, and Carol Solomon, lfarol Solomon also had the honor of heing a member of the 260 voiee High School Choir of the State Music Festival held at Syracuse. The singers were ehosen through highly competitive auditions throughout the state. The Senior Chorus took part in the annual Spring: Convert of the Music Department. This year, under the direction of Mrs. Melvin Van Curen, a Girls' Chorus was organized. They showed great promise, and were indeed a line voeal group. Mr. Cas- mir Jeleniewski directed the Mixed Chorus, and his musieal ahility displayed itself in the Chorus' talent for a ugood song ringing clear. JH? .1 2 E 5. ig, n A ,fp xg- 2 .., ' X v i 5 ip f F 5' ' '45 8- x B 4 4 zggms, -' 0 r. Q 'wnvji w 'Y I 1 .4 A 4 4 . YJ' . 4, .V Q , T L X VA I V lxxj: ' X ' ' If xv, Xu, - y, X 1 ' , ' ,-A.. A 1 ' 7 K , . h 1 f , X X X 9 Qc, L tho x bo ' :Q xx ff . If ,- W E we na af Amgngi 560-UI-in-l S , I A xx K 1 A gh RF I ll I ilgtfi 3 , X, 'ffl 'J e lnak v,? e mlucg -X X 5, S., 5.2-Q Q . w,U oN too ave gn 1 QX Thu Bash 'I Het!! That, Om 64-U ff W S UQ N , - -r RQ 5 M , f -3 N? Q ff YQ ,QE F - KX 4 x x- 1 i ly' 5' H X MMM 8 ' 5, 4, 'Q 9 ,ai Q Y' x BRE K RIGHT THROUGH TH T LI E What makes a good football team? Brawn? Brains? Nerve? Practice? Yes, all of these are important but the most important is intangible. Yet it can spell the difference between victory and defeat. It is, of course spirit. It is this spirit which has helped to bring Portville'S team through the gridiron wars with the enviable record of seven wins and one defeat. Our ull entered each game with fighting enthusiasm and the will to win. Har- mony was displayed in every game. The man who encouraged our team through every game is Portville's coach 'gBud', Fenton. His understanding of the players, his outstanding coaching ability and school spirit urged our team on to victory. In reviewing the season, how can we ever forget - the crowd in all kinds of weather - players drenched to the skin - mud and slime of the Springville game - Whimpy tackling Wayne Torrey in the Bolivar game - the thrilling finale of the Otto game - Gumps and that poor shoulder 4 Ronnie Mosher and Bob Kordish - how can we keep those glasses clean - Hold That Line and how they did, This year's season has been among the best in Port- ville's history. Each and every player contributed in- dividually towards the making of a smooth-operating, well co-ordinated, well balanced football team FOOTBALL SCORES W e They Otto 12 Cuba 25 Franklinville 19 O Allegany 14- Bolivar 0 Canisteo 14 Springville 6 Port Allegany 14 7 won-1 lost fill fi all Q diritti 9-is , 3 First Row. Left to Right: J. Morgan, R. Jordan, R, Roulo, R. Torrey, R. Williams, J. Torrey, B. Johnson, S. Pom-kalny, P. Brunner. Serond Row, Left to Right: J. Buckles, Manager, N. Childs, R. Green, J. Callahan, R. Kordish, R. Mosher, D. Childs, l.. Swetland, R. Chaffee, Manager, Coach Fenton. Back Row, Left to Right: C. Maxson, D, Reynolds, R. Moore, R. Anderson, R. Whitney, J. Cornell, D. Jennings. ASKETB L Winter comes and basketball quickens the tempo of our school life. The thump of a bounc- ing ball -- the cheers of the crowd - the authoritative sound of the referee's whistle - the swish of the ball as it falls through the net -- All these sounds paint an auditory picture of basketball. The ball arching through the air - the cheerleaders leading the crowd in team support -- the excited spectators, opinions of the game written on every face - the flashing arms and legs as the players speed down the court. These facts indicate that a basketball is in play . The sight of the basketball swishing through the net was a familiar one to L all Portville rooters this year as our team chalked up victory after victory. A winning combination, our quintet took the B League Title for the first time in fifteen years. Then, not content, they forged on and captured the A-B Title. Captain of the team, Robert Kordish broke Portville's scoring record by making thirty-one points in the Port- ville-Cuba game. He and Ronald Mosher were chosen All Star Players and represented Portville at Randolph on March 20. Good teamwork, excellent co-ordination, a win- ning spirit and a good coach gave the Panthers every right to represent Cattaraugus County in the bi-county play offs at Jamestown. After an exciting game but an unhappy ending, Clymer won the right to go on to Buffalo. However, even though we lost to Clymer, we think Portville can write a successful finish to the basketball season. i'2w. 1 xy- .35 Q ' 7' 1 3' I 'I . 5 t .u ii V ,yr il, , , 1 fag' desi n Q7' 'Q .j X7 af 'D BASKETBALL SCORES WE THEY Allegany .... . . 28 27 Cattaraugus . . . . 47 25 Cuba ...... . . 41 56 Limestone .... . . 57 29 Randolph .... . . 36 38 Salamanca . .. . . 41 34 Smethport .... . . 76 48 Franklinville . . . . 53 38 Cattaraugus . . . . 49 44 Limestone . . . . 72 40 Allegany ..... . . 62 36 Randolph .... . . 51 40 Salamanca . . . . . 53 51 Cuba ........ . . 70 57 Franklinville ... .. 50 43 Smethport ....... . . 46 36 Port Allegany .... .. 40 46 Playoffs Clymer ................ 38 54 won I4 - lost 4 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL A good orchestra must work together under the direction of a capable direc- torg a choir must sing as one voice under the choir-master, Even so, a winning team must work and play as one man. The .lunior Varsity accom- plished just this, this year. Losing only two games out of seventeen played, the Jay Vees' held one of the best records in this vicinity. So, to next year's team they leave that spirit and harmony which made them a winning five. JUNIOR VARSITY to Right: .l. Foster, S. Holcomb, R. Coss, R. Rnulo, 8. Johnson, F. Barber, R. Higgins, D. Childs, L, Swetland. Front: J. Wiles. Front Row. Left to Right: R. Williams, VV. Anderson, D. Childs, Coaeh Fenton, A. Childs, J. Foster, R. Moore, P. Brunner. Standing. Loft to Right: R. Mosher, R. Green, R. Kordish, J. Torrey, J. Callahan, N. Stephens, J. Morgan, W. Johnson. R. Higgins, S. Holcomb. ' Spring has been compared to a symphony, an overture of birds' songs and early E B flowers. But in Portville, the prelude to spring is baseball talk, The thud of a ball in a mitt is soon aeeompanied by the sharp eraek of a bat eonneeting with a ball. Our this year's team is experieneing these early stages, but the reeord of the last year's team speaks for itself. Tied with Allegany for the League Championship, the Panthers lost the play offs at Hinsdale. The rest of the year, bowexer, was quite sueeessful with the record of five wins and five losses. Out of last yenr's team we lost three veterans but the prospeet brightens as we look at the line-up and find six new volunteers. They inelude Jack Callahan a letterman from Olean and Robert Nloore, a veteran of Friendshipis team. With these additions, and the majority of experienced players returning, we feel that Portville's baseball fans will have much to be proud of this season. TRACK and CROSS COU TRY First Row, Left to Right: J. Seaman, J. Foster, D. Childs, B. Spears, R. Moore, Coaeh Fuller. Sevond Row. Left to Right: C. Maxson, N. Childs, R. Coss, R, Beckwith. R. Higgins, J. Sehifeley. Last Row, Left to Right: R. Faulkner, R. Jordan, R. Torrey, R. Creen, W. Johnson, J. Bradford. Accelerando - Presto - anything with speed in it could be used as a referenee to our Traek and Cross Country teams. We have reason to be proud of them beeause both as teams and as in- dividuals, they are highly rated. Robert Creen our 'gbarefoot boy is one of the best Cross country runners in West- ern New York. Bruce Spears and Robert Jordan also added strength to our team. Coaeh Earl Fuller anticipates a strong traek team this spring. Our Human Hot Rod , llon Childs will undoubtedly flash down that track, aeeompanied by the Freshman new-eomers and the veterans of the team. 42 sn Standing, Left to Right: Mr. Miner, Mr. Fenton. Seate 11, Firx! Row, Left to Right: M. Benz, .l. Kennedy, N. l.ul c-ver, Y, Sliepard. Y. Lumberton, .l. lngram, C, lfloll amby. Hvrnrul Row, Lvfl to Right: A, Childs. ll. Mosher, ll llinttt ll liivi I 'Nltlarney Third Row Ietto Ri ht 9 Fiton R l' Y. S ' . . 'a s, '. ,, , ,f g 1 .. ,. . . lox, VV. tfbaflee, 0. Moore, R. lwuter, ll. llc-st, .l. Brunner. Fourth Row, Left to Right: l.. Torrey. R. Maxson, .l. Matbeny. l.. Wallace, ll. llarber, 'lf liarlson, ll. Grossman, R. Chaffee. HOR ET amd CHEERLEADER .lust as in an orvlu-stra, the individual players of basketball must have hours of prartire and evperienve for the ulti- mate SIIVPPQS of the tshole. The Hornets, as a ,lunior lrligh team, are often thought of as a praetivt- and proving grounds for Iii-'Ii sehool teams. ll:-sides having a lot of fun doinfr it, the llornets are also Haiuiu P' Y' P' P' g valuable Ill'Zll'flI'fll evperienee in the rudiments of basketball playing. Their rules, uniforms, sehedules are as ruuvh like that of the Varsity teams as possible. The llornt-ts ut-re partivularly sur'c'essful this year with eight wins and three losses. lfoavh l enton's fellows really prfmwtl their north and we predivt a eontinuanee of the Varsity reeord, from the training and eo-ordination learned on the llornrt squad. The llornt-ts, like tht- high sehool teams, have their ehampions, the llornet lfheerleadvrs. .lust as the llornet team prtu-tit-es for future high st-bool teams, so the Hornet's squad is a training ground for varsity cheerleaders. GIRL' PORT Girls sports, or intra- murals represent almost every sport played by girls in Portvilleq archery in the fall, basketball and volleyball in the winter and softball in the spring. Whatever the sport, though, Mrs. Oyler is assured of a large turnout of girls from every elass to form the various teams. These teams Compete with eavh other for league championship. On oveasion, several of the best players from each sport are pirked, and taken to another school for held and play days. Here they play with or against girls from that srhool. -13 Basketball, Left 10 Right: V. Alexander, A, Gross, V. Shepard, B. Walden, L. Harrison, l. Hamel. IN TRAMURALS Archery, Left lo Right: M. Bur rows, B. Baldwin, M. Lloyd, M Lewis, L. Chaffee. 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