Sauquoit Valley Central High School - Saghdaquadah Yearbook (Sauquoit, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1939 volume:

i 2 a 5 E Q 3 as E 5 5 5 'A 5 2 3 2 Z E E 4. E 5 E E 5 5 5 E 5 ..,...,......, .........,..m....4......- .........,...,. .......,... .,,............,.............i............n.,..i,.L.........,.m. !......,..,,..E 44 4f ,1f LJ' 1 w f Q1 Mba! f7Jf L THE SAGHDA UADAH SIREN Q11939 Q P bll Ih dllbythe JUMORS or SAIUQIUOIIT VAILILIEY CCIENTRAIL SCHUUIL SAUQUUHT, NEW moms MRS. PUQHI2 President of Alumni Association We, the junior Class of '40 dedicate the Saghdaqua- dah Siren to the Alumni Association of S. V. C. H which has, this year, established a very worthy objec tive, a scholarship to a deserving Senior. Alumni of' SV . H. HE organization of the alumni of Sauquoit and Clayville as a united body of the alumni of Sauquoit Valley Central School was accomplished in 1932. Since then the alumni has been somewhat active. This ear the association, under the ruidance of Mrs. Y .S Helen Pughe, the president, has set out to make a very delinite foal. In une a scholarshi is to be iven to a .S P 2 deserving senior who is planning on continuing his or her education. To establish this fund many activities have been spon- sored and the nearby alumni have been very faithful in giving their support. What about the more distant alumni? I feel sure that every member of this great organization which has a mem- bership of over live-hundred graduates, should feel it a duty, obligation or an honor to do their part to keep this scholar- ship a permanent contribution to the Sauquoit Valley Cen- tral Senior Classes. The objective is very worthy but it cannot be maintained Without your support and the association wants every mem- ber to be one-hundred per cent alumni. Are You P 55555 VESTA M. AVERY 11a1fpmf' Correspondence Club Cl, 253 Science Club C453 junior Year Book Staff C35 3 Dramatic Club C2, 45 3 Glee Club Cl, 2, 353 Archery Club C251 Class Secretary C3, 453 Photography C45. A good heart is of more worth than all the gold in the world. VIRGINIA BOCARD Ginnie Art Club Cl, 2, 353 junior Year Book Staff C353 Blue Triangle C353 News- paper Clubg Science Club C153 Dram- atic Club C153 Glee Club C453 Radio Club Secretary C45. Her ways, one way of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. MARION BOZZONE Buzzie Valedictorian3 Basketball Manager C35 3 junior Year Book Staff C353 News- paper Clubg Library Club3 Basketballg Etiquette Clubg French Club3 Leader- ship Club. She is never alone who is accompanied with noble thoughts. OLIVE BRUCKER Tiddyufirzk.r Needlecraft Club. Though size and weight be small, Friendliness compensates all. BETTY BULLARD Mugg.rey Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 453 Dramatic Club C453 Cheerleader C3, 453 Leadership Club C3, 453 Band C453 Archery Club C2, 3, 453 Newspaper Club C453 Sci- ence Club C453 Basketball C45. Virtue, grace in itself, speaks what no words can utter. page four PI-V-C+ 44444 ROBERT CATLIN IlB0bll Radio Club C453 Dramatic Club C453 Science Club C45. The man's a man among all of us. EVELYN M. CHAMP Cb.1mpie Glee Club Cl, 253 Correspondence Club Cl, 253 Archery Club CZ, 353 Science Club C45. Never too busy to help her friends. FRANK CIESLAK Gable Basketball C2, 3, 453 Captain of Bas- ketball C453 Baseball C253 Class Presi- dent C453 F. F. A. President C453 Dramatic Club C3, 453 F. F. A. Prize Speaking C3, 453 Prize Speaking C3, 453 Senior Play3 Orchestra Cl, 2, 35. He'll find a way. BETTY CORBIN Library Club C2, 3, 453 Leadership C3, 453 Glee Club C153 Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 453 Archery Club C33 45. As happy as the day is long. GERTRUDE DAVIDSON HGHIH Library Club Cl, 2, 3, 453 Glee Club C1, 253 Etiquette Clubg Dramatic Club C453 Newspaper Club Cl, 253 Prize Speaking C3, 45. Afoot and light-hearted, I take to the open road. 55555 DORIS DICKISON Deny Photography Club C313 French Club C413 Needlecraft C413 Etiquette Club C213 Class President C213 Class Vice- President Cl1. Charms strike the sight, And merit wins the soul. JOHN EVANS Track Cl, 2, 3, 41. Up, up, my friends, and quit your books. ANNA GAFFNEY funny, Dramatic Club C3, 413 Newspaper Club, Science Club. Good humor is the health of the soul. MARJORIE GOODENOUGH Margie Library Club C3, 413 Leadership C3, 413 Newspaper C413 Basketball C2, 5. 41. With a smile on her lips. FRANK GUSTAVASON HGlll.l'n Track. Onward, cver onward. PI-V-C+ 4' -rf ark K , .. ...., .. gig Q.. MARJORIE HENKLE Margie Library Club C3, 413 President of Li- b.ary Club C413 Dramatic Club CDL French Club C413 Secretary of French Club QU. A friendly spirit is a gift of God. DORIS KEEI-ILE Etiquette Club C313 Glee Club Smile and the world smiles with youd' P DORIS LARSEN Denmark I Class Vice-President C4DQ Class Treas- urer C313 Sketch Club C213 Marionette Club C51 3 Senior Playg Leadership Club C3, 413 Junior Year Book Stagg Science Club C413 Glee Club CI1. A clever little artist with originality. X ALICE LASHER rfAllyv1 Prize Speaking C23 3, 413 Basketball C413 Dramatic Club C413 President of Dramatic Club C413 Class Secretary C413 junior Year Book Staff C513 Newspaper Club CZ, 313 Leadership C3. 413 French Club C413 Senior Play. Her good cheer will stay with us. HELEN LATUS Archery Club C2, 3, 413 Basketball C413 French Club C41. A girl of cheerful yesterdays and conhdent tomorrow. page five 22? fI'V'C+ JEAN LOUGHLIN Pill .lunior Year Book Staff C3jg Basket' ball C3, LID, Marionette Clubg Class Treasurer C-'Og Class Secretary CZD. Courtesy never goes out of fashion. JACK MCGURK Bisketbrll 3 l Brscbill Dra- a.' 1 C,fDg 1. r CSD, ' matic Club C-U, F. F. A. Prize Speaks ing CB, 4Dg Class Vice-President CSDQ F. F. A. Secretary C4Dg Senior Play' Prize Speaking CSD. a A capacity for joy. JEAN MELLINGER jedi Glee Club Cl, 253 Class Secretary CD3 Class Treasurer CBD: Home Economics Club Cl, 2, D: Secretary and Treas- urer of Home Economics Club C323 English Club C3jg French Club CD: Dramatic Club Cl, 2, SD, junior Play Castg Assembly Committee CD. Friendly ways win friends always. WILLIAM PARKER ,,W,2,e., Dramatic Club, Leadership, Science Club, Baseball Cl, Zjg Basketball Cl, 2, 35g Track CD. Anything for a quiet life. LOIS PRESCOTT Needlecraft Club C4j. Courtesy is hers by word. page six N53 ,lim Mat, In an rl as 'B Q, 5 tw. fl I GE Q F sim . KATHRYN ROBERTS HBH!!! Dramatic Club CD1 Needlecraft C4jg Library Club C3, AU, Library Club, Vice-President C3, LID. The thing that goes farthest toward making life worthwhile, That costs less and does most, is just a pleasant smile. MARGARET SIVIITH Pfa.ev Glee Club, Dramatic Clubg Etiquette Club: Prize Speaking C2, D, Needle- craft Club. A light heart lives longer. MARJORIE SMITH McGee Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 101 Needlecraft Club May her voyage through life be as happy and free, As the dancing waves on the deep blue sea. PHYLLIS SMITH upbylu Leadership Club C5, 415 Basketball Cl, 2, 5, 45' Earnest, sincere, constantly endeavoringf' VIVIAN SMITH lf'lrby Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 45, Archery C5, 4Dg Leaclership CZD 3 -Iunior Year Book Staff CSDQ French Club C41 She's full of pep and smiles and fun, And can't be called the quiet one. 44444 5395? HUGH STEVENSON Stevie Dramatic Club C313 Basketball C413 Track C3DQ Cross Country C113 Base- ball C113 Prize Speaking C41. Once again fellows-for it's always fair weather. ISABELLE SZLACHTA :flu yn Glee Club C113 French Club C413 Cor- respondence Club C31. Her ways are ways of sweetness, And the prim propriety of neatnessf' LYLE THOMAS F. F. A. Lyle's seen, not heard, Doesn't work-absurd. KENNETH THOMAS Greatness and Goodness are but ends, Is not he wealthy who has friends. NANCIE TOMPKINS Nun Library Club CZ, 3. 413 Dramatic Club C53 413 Glee Club Cl, 2, 311 Prize Speaking C41. One thing at a time, and the hardest thing first. PI-V-C4 l fifsk . . F56 ? M22 .4533 5, ,, 59.3 an 5 '-S .sl . Ig, l 44444 TERRENCE O. WEIGEL uerougv F. F. A.3 Prize Speaking C3, 413 F. F. A. Vice-President C413 F. F. A. Treas- uier C332 F. F. A. Reporter C413 Dra- matic Club C41 3 Degree of Cherry Val- ley Farmer. ln the bright lexicon of youth, 'l'here's no such word as 'fail'. BEATRICE WHlTE nBFdn Class Vice-Presiclent C213 Newspaper Clubg Class President C513 Marionette Club3 Science Club C41. 'lWl1ilfEVCT is worth doing at all is worth doing well. FRANK WHliliLIiR ll heal Basketballg Baseball. Eat, drink, and be merry, For tomorrow we go to school. LOIS WOOD Glee Club3 Dramatic Club3 Etiquette Clubg Prize Speaking-Local, Sectional and County. Witli a smile on her lips. EVELYN ZAMBON Dllrhw.1 ' Glee Club Cl, 2, 3, 413 Home Econom- ics C41. A smile she always does wear, Witli a happy disposition that knows care. page seven Senior Class History 5555? PI-V124 NORMAN 'WILLIAMS GLENN SMITH U 1 W'fllff Baseball qi, 2, 3, 43. P'-'Ze Speaking CD9 Basketballl Track' He captures the footlight . . . in fact, the entire lighting The world means something to the capable. system. RUSSELL BRUCKER ROBERT TINKER Senior Playg Band, German Clubg Science Club. Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 45. Did you catch that glint of mischief in his calm eye? Honor lies in honest toil. To the Class of 119339 GRADUATION brings the Class of 1939 to Alumni ranks. You have successfully completed an important step in your preparation for a challenging field of service by graduating from high school. We feel a genuine regret that the ties of friend- ship binding you so closely in your work must now be broken as your band separates to their respective ways to fame. Though time and space divide you, may the memories of your days in Sauquoit Valley Central School always be cherished. To know you and to share your plans has been a great satisfaction. May you always have a full measure of health and the capacity for great loyalties. May the years bring to this Class of 1939 true happiness. -MARGARET WEIGEL IN SEPTEMBER, as the last class to graduate from S. V. C. grammar school, we entered a short and happy freshman year. Guiding our large group of seventy-seven was Mr. Claude Pembleton, who proved an able advisor. Edward Swan became presi- dent. Next we advanced to the rank of sophomores. Miss Helen Rich was chosen to direct us for the remaining three years of our high school career. With Doris Dickison as president, we sophomores triumphed financially. September, 1937, found our original number diminished by thirty. Wiser through experience and more mature in outlook, we juniors faced a year of hard work. The junior Prom and the Snowtime Promenade featured our social efforts, while the yearbook made a successful appearance. For presi- dent we chose Beatrice White. Our senior year is now drawing our high school days to a close. Having elected Frank Cieslak presi- dent, we accomplished many things. Our presenta- CLASS FLOWER . . CLASS MOTTO . page eight tion of The Late Christopher Bean was worthy of honorable mention in the annals of S. V. C. drama. We now review the past four years and dis- cover that several of our members have brought fame in various fields. Notable in the realm of sports have been Vivian Smith, Phyllis Smith, Betty Corbin, Marjorie Goodenough, Helen Latus, Frank Cieslak, john Beasman, jack McGurk, Hugh Stevenson, William Parker, Robert Catlin. We also boast a fine crop of oratorsg namely, Lois Wood, Oneida Co. champion, Alice Lasher, Gertrude Davidson, Frank Cieslak, Hugh Steven- son, and jack McGurk. Our ultimate goal, graduation, will climax an enjoyable, happy experience which we hope the undergraduates will also enjoy when they, in their turn, replace us. To Miss Rich we extend our gratitude, and to all our teachers, fellow students we bid a reluctant goodbye. . . . . . Orchid . Alufayr Striving PIN'-C+ Life Stories of Seniors Romantic Rebel .,.,,,.,.,,,,,.,,, To Have and To Hold ,.......,. The Understanding Heart .,,,.... The Conqueror ..,.....,.,..e..... The Littlest Rebel .,.....,.. The Little Minister .,.,..,. Our Admirable Betty ..,...... Grayfriar's Bobby .......... We ..,,..,,.....,................. Master Skylark ,......,.., The Bag of Smiles .......... America Must Act .,,....... Hungry Heart ..........,,. Hoosier School-Boy ,.....,.,... joyous Trouble Maker .......,..... The Red Badge of Courage ......,,s Green Mansions ...,.,...,.,............ A Man for All Ages ,,......... Friendly Road r,,,..,.,,..,.... Lantern in Her Hand ,r,......... Heaven's My Destination ..... Alice in Wonderland ssr...,. Victory ..........,............., So Big ....,.........,......, Rabbit ....,........r.,...r....., A Poor Wise Man ......,.. Wee Willie Winkie ........,. All God's Children .....,.. Homespun .,...,............, Heart of Gold .r,............. ....... S. O. S. to the Rescue ..,....... The Royal Road to Romance .....,.... Green Pastures ..........,,..............r.. You Make Your Own Luck ,r,....,. The Vision of Desire ...........,.......... How to Live 24 Hours a Day ......... Vanity Fair ,.,.....................,.............. Six-Feet-Four ,.....,L.,..,.,.....,,......,...,...... All Is Quiet on the Western Front ,....,,., Tinker of Stone Bluif ...t.........e,,......... The House of Dreams Come True .....,.. Rich Land Poor Land .......r....i.....,, Legend of Sleepy Hollow ..r,,.., Deep Water ........................... Daddy Long Legs ............. Dodsworth ..ee.e....,.... Of Thee I Sing ........ Industrial Arts ......., Melting Pot ......... ,..........Vesta Avery Beasman ,,,.,....Virginia Bocard ,.......Marion Bozzone ..,...,.....Olive Brucker .,.-t,.,.Russell Brucker ..r.....,Betty Bullard .........Robert Catlin ........Evelyn Champ ........Frank Cieslak .,.....,....-.Betty Corbin ,.s,,Gertrude Davidson ..........Doris Dickison Evans ..r.,.....,..Anna Gaffney Marjorie Goodenough .,............Robert Green ....,..Frank Gustavason ..,,...Marjorie Henkle .,.....,..Doris Keehle .,...,....Doris Larsen .....,.Alice Lasher Helen Latus ,,........,Jean Loughlin .......,..JC21I1 Mellinger ..,.....,.Iack McGurk .........William Parker ........Carrol Perkins ....,r....Lois Prescott .r......Kathryn Rolferts ......,.......Glenn Smith Ls..,L,Margaret Smith ....i....Marjorie Smith n...,,,nPhyllis Smith .........,...,,,,Vivian Smith ..........Hugh Stephenson ........Isabelle Szlackta ....L.Kenneth Thomas ....,...,.,...Lyle Thomas ......,..,.,.Robert Tinker .,.-..s.Nancy Tompkins ........Terrence Weigel ..,......,Frank Wheeler ....,...r.L..Beatrice White ........Norman Williams .,r..........L.Lois Wood .n-....,Evelyn Zambon r.,...,,.......MlSS Rich .......,.,Senior Room 44444 page nin 55555 page ten -PI-V-C4 'I FRONT ROXV, Left to right: Mildred Clark, Vivian Robinson, Anna Kogut, Margaret Weigel, Evelyn Parker, Jane Pashley, Mary jones. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Thomas O'Neil, Hazel Smith, Do.othy Rohl, Helene Prichard, ad- visor, Lewis Smith, justin Donahue, joseph Briggs, Gordon Green. Satglhrtllaqmutaudlatlh Siren EDITORIAL STAFF . . . . . . . . Margaret Weigel' . Evelyn Parker Editor-in-Chief , , Associate Editor . Business Manager . . . . . . Lewis Smith Advertising Manager . .......... Gordon Green Assistants .... Art Editor . . . Girls' Sport Editor Boys' Sport Editor . Social Editor . Joke Editor . Class Editor . . . Circulation Manager . joseph Briggs, jane Pashley, Hazel Smith . . . . . . . . . Dorothy Rohl . . Mildred Clark . Thomas O'Neil , , Mary Jones . Vivian Robinson , , Anna Kogut , . justin Donahue ,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,HelenePrichard Class Advisor , . The juniors wish to express their sincerest appreciation to all who have contributed so steadfastly to make their book a success 44456 as ff-V-C4---ree as FIRST ROXV: Vivian Robinson, Margaret Toner, Alma Smith, Mae jones, Edith Smith, Secrctaryg Tom O'Neil, Vice- Pesidentg Lewis Smith, Presidentg Anna Kogut, Treasurerg jlne Pashley, Mary jones, Mildred Clark. Hazel Smith. SECOND ROXV: Lillian Bird, Evelyn Krum, Peggy Donnvlly, Anna Dackowsky, Barbara Evans, Margaret Wfeigel, Rita Crowe. Du othy Ruhl, Shirley Wfay, Wfanda Huzza, Patricia jones, Evelyn Parker, Grace Hough, Ma.y Collins, Flureme Cockett. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Roberts, Vincent Cagoll, Florian Swan, justin Donahue, Anthul Speer, Robert Rider, Carmen Guido. Robert Smith, Helene Prichard, Advisor, Richard Thomas, Gurdon Green, Roger Schafer, joe Briggs, Bernard Kiiley, jim jordan, Glenn Crowe, james Bombace. History of Junior Cllass Three years ago we started on the road to fame. Wlren freshmen, sophomores we would like to be. Wlien sophomores, juniors was our aim. And now that we have reached the realm of civilization, We must do our duties as former juniors did. Lewis Smith, our president, operant As all presidents should be. Tom O'Neil flaims the honor of vice-presidency. XVhile Anna Kogut, a capable treasurer makes she. And Edith Smith, a valuable secretary. Milly, Mary, Dot and jane junior representatives for basketball were they. Tom and Florian, joe, Sam, james and Hold the junior sportsmen show. Gordon XX'hile Lewis Smith an elticient basketball manager made he. And, oh, did the juniors make fun For all who dances do adore, Wlien on October 7th, they had sprung Sport Dance. Still there lies before us our English lll And other problems just as perplexing. Wlien in june our regents we pass, Vlfe will be called the Senior Class Only this, and nothing more! the Harvest page eleven page twelve V I 'V' C 4- Jliuunuioir Class Alphabet A is for the marks of the juniors. B is for Bird, a jolly good sort, Briggs, who is never a bore, Bombace and Brown who are full of fun. C is for that Clayville threesome, Clark, Rita and Glenn Crowe, Cockett, Collins and Carroll are studious indeed. D is for Donnelly, a very fine lady, Dackowsky, that Cassville lass, Donahue, a merry good sort. E is for Evans the nimble flute player. F is for Fargo who is smiling and sunny. G is for Gearheart and Guido, both quick-witted, Green, the best of lads. H is for Hough the best of the land, Huzza, a tall, stately lass. is for Idleness, we think it's fun. is for jones trio, Mae, Mary, and Patricia, Jordon, so serious, bubbles over with fun. K is for Krom, a friend to us all, Kogut who is a wizard at typing. L is for laziness, we, juniors, have none. M is for Mayton, a basketball shark. O is for 0'Neil, another basketball light. P is for Parker and Pashley, two active class members, Prichard, our faithful advisor. is for quiz which we call a pest. is for Roberts, wee, but full of ideas, Rider who likes bookkeeping, Robinson, a dignified lass, Rohl, the artist with originality. S is for Schafer, a splendid young lad, 1 J Q R Smiths-Edith, Alma, Hazel, Robert, Lewis, and Frances. T is for Thomas and Toner. U is for us the junior Class. V is for the virtue of the class. W is for Wisnoski so quiet but likes fun, Way and Weigel in the class a place did seek. X Y and Z are other well-known qualities our junior Class possesses. Riddles What is the longest word in the English lan- guage? What is that which works when it plays and plays when it work? Long legs, crooked thighs, little head and no eyes. What is it? A smoke stack was five and a half feet high, the ship was three hundred feet long, and one hundred feet tall. How did Glenn know how old the captain was? Two men went to get a job. One was named Sam, the other Pat. They agreed that the one who could jump off the top of a barn first could have the job. They both jumped at the same time. Who received the job? If you were to buy one ton of coal at twelve dollars, what would four tons come to? There are thirty-two sheep in a field. One sheep jumps the fence into the next field. How many sheep were left in the field? Why do birds fiy south? What is the most valuable piece of wood? Why are Ilion and Utica like a sandwich? Why does the sun always rise in the east? AlI.l'H.'6l'J' on page 29 sweeeeeee no no + 1-v-1: 4-ew -we FIRST ROVU: Virginia Fernall, Florence Ferguson, June Kramer, -lohn Kogut, Ethel Pine, Howard Wfeyant, Betty Sher- man, Marjorie jones, Gladys Morgan, Doris Pryor, Annie Haggis. SECOND RCJWZ Regina Allen, l.ois Smith, limma 'lane Holt, Ann Keehle, Margery jones, Margaret Gaffney, Iimily Peters, Marion Toner, Doris Smith, Myrtle Smith, Ber- nice Cook, Gloria Taylor, Gladys Bawol, Irma Gray, Irene Howd, Mary Toner. THIRD ROXV: Mary Gaitney, Doris Bullard, Kenneth Gustavason, Robert Castle, Martin Mayton. Stanley Briggs, Giocomo Guartli, blames Norton, George Gehringer, Paul Howlett, Miss Irene Cassidy, Miss Nellie Green, ALlN'lSlllS,wllIlIilII1 Thomas, Xwilliam XX!oodard, ,lohn Smith, lidwin Cole. Donald Marriott. FOURTH ROXV: -lack Chynoweth, Alohn Tinker, Willirtrli Miller, George Nahu- muk, Flaminio Guido, Amos Towne, joe Cehonaski. I opllaomoire Cllass iistoiry HISTORY repeats itself, so says a well--known and oft-quoted adage, so do not be surprised if our history, so far, happens to be, in some respects, much like other class chronicles you have read. Nevertheless, there is still enough difference to give us a personality of our own. The officers of our Freshman Class were: President, George Gehringer, Vice- president, Ann Keehleg Secretary, Margaret Gaftneyg Treasurer, Edwin Cole. Mr. Glenn Polly was our Class Advisor. Our Sophomore year, Linder Miss Cassidys guidance, was one of study and meditation, as our long honor rolls hear witness. The following officers were elected: Ethel Pine, Presidentg John Kogut, Vice-presidentg Betty Sherman, Sec- retary, Howard Weyarat, Treasurer. No side of life was neglected. We were aluly represented in athletics hy john Kogut, john Tinker, jack Chynoweth, George Gehringer, and Stanley Briggs. page thirteen e premier efmeeeee-f I-v-13 et Q MM at FIRST RCJW: Mary Yarosz, Betty Champ, Altheae Wilkinsivn, Joyce jones, Esther Terns, Douglas Bartlett, Lois Reader, Anne WL-igcrl, livelyn Wfilliams, Dorothy Prescott, Mildred Hough. SECOND RCDW: Lillian Copanna, Dorothy Lee, jannette Davis, Gertrude Kimball, Claire Mellinger, Fern Burdick, Betty Miller, Doris DeShane, Leome Clancy, june Marcellus, Dorothy Smith, Betty Tuttle, Marjorie Thomas, Florence jones, Mary ,lane Basile, Eleanor Lowell. THIRD RCJWZ Russell Lee, Wfilliam Tompkins, Frank Wfadsworth, .lack Wfoodard, -loseph Kohler, Lee Brown, Stanley Stefanik, David Stoddard, Finest Donavan, David Clough, Robert Schafer, Fred Hoskey, Charles Kinch, limerson Light, August Bozzone, Donald Fague, Kenneth Lowell, Eugene Downey. History oif the Freshman Cllass Wli, being formerly called grade children , entered into high school in September, 1938, and changed our title to the more dignified one of Freshmen . We are not following the newly made paths in high school education, but those which are worn from the footsteps of those who have trodden them before us. Our goal, like those other freshmen of the past, is to graduate from this institution of learning and go on to the higher levels of education. ln our hrst year of high school we have tried to become serious, and have also en- deavored to settle down to four years of hard study and show those who are Sophomores, Juniors, or Seniors, that our title does not Ht us at all. During the hrst semester we organized and elected the following members of the class as officers: President, Lois Reader, Vice-presi- p lge fourteen dent, Douglas Bartlett, Secretary, Esther Terns, Treasurer, Anne Weigel. Our social activities have been rather lim- ited. The only social event of the year was a Halloween party with the Sophomore class in October, which turned out to be a big suc- cess, despite the rivalry between the two classes. The girls representing us in sports were Gertrude Kimball and Mary Yarozg the boys were Ernest Donovan, David Clough, David Stoddard, Lee Brown, August Bozzone, Doug- las Bartlett, and Robert Schafer. There are forty-nine members in our class. At the beginning of the term there were only forty-six, but during the second semester three more were added. Our class advisor, Miss Helen Evans, has been a true friend and guide to us throughout the year. 5PPPP ee a fl-V-C + -a aa f CHARACTERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: joseph Briggs, Robert Catlin. Lewis Smith, Frank Cieslak, Alice Lasher, lack McGurk, Dorothy Rohl, Ralph Briggs, Lois Wciod. Williaiii Parker, Margaret Smith, Hugh Stephenson. Dramatic Clliurlb THE ulVlINUlETn was one of the three one-act plays presented by the club this year. This play was very effective because it also included the dance and the characters wore costumes of the colonial period. The other two plays given were The Ghost of a Freshman , and The Valiant . The club this year has thirty-three members and has had an active year. At Christmas time the club gave the assembly program and pre- sented a dramatization of Dickens' Christ- mas Carol. The study of the theater is now being made which will include a trip to the theater. The club activities will close this year with a dinner given in honor of the characters who presented The Valiant. This play was awarded the first place in the contest of the three plays. Alice Lasher received the award for the best girl character and Frank Cieslak the award for the best boy character. This is the third year that the Dramatic Club has been organized and it is under the direction of Helene Prichard. The members have enjoyed the work and have gained some dramatic experience. p1j,c hfteen CHARACTERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: George No ton, Lela Glendenning, Helene Prichard, Fay Axtell, George Wforrell, Ellen Burke, Helen Evans, Irene Cassidy. Faculty Play Tlili members of the faculty of Sauquoit Valley Central School presented the play Jane Eyre this year. This play was a departure from the former plays presented and seemed highly acceptable to the audience. The costumes were of the period 1846 and were the costumes which were worn when the original production was staged in the New York Theater Guild. The leading characters were taken by Ellen Burke and George Wforrell. The supporting cast included Miss Helen Evans, Miss Irene Cassidy, Miss Lela Glen- denning, Mrs. Helene Prichard, George Norton, and Fay Axtell. Mrs. Harvey Skinner directed the players. Other members of the faculty assisted in staging, costuming, ushering. and advertising. K page sixteen or on -f Lv-13 an L44 -P I-V- C 4-ee YTTWT' be Jef FIRST ROXV: -lean Wcfnz, ,lane Pashley, james jortlon, Leslie Carroll, justin Donalroe. lirnest Yager, Barbara livans, Emily Peters, Wfilliam Tompkins, lithel Pine, Francis O'Brien, Ge.altl Gallup. SECOND RCQPW: Nr. Salchow, Direc- tor, Duane Davis, Robert Green, Milclrecl Clark, Aloe Briggs, Howartl Wfeyant, Robert Castle, Kenneth O'Neil, Amos Towne. Claire Mellinger. Donald Fague. Doris Bullard, Charles Miller, Frank XXfatlswor'tlr, Frances Brennan, Williarrrr Carroll, Raymond Lenneux, Robert Russell. Band Tm? BAND, with Otto Salchow as Director, held its hrst rehearsal on October 18, with 29 pupils present. Since then rehearsals have been helcl Tuesclay afternoons from 2130-3:50. The average attendance has been 27. The band members are encouraged to join smaller' ensembles when possible. The German Band, composed of the more proficient trombone, cornet. clarinet, and bass players, is one of these. This organization perforrnecl at the basketball game of February 26, and was assisted by Mr. Axtell as Sousaphone player. The trumpet quartet expects to appear in public in the near future. At present 55 members are enrollecl in bancl. The names of the players follow their respective instruments: DRllhlS wloe Briggs Miltlrerl Clark Robert Castle l5ARl'l'UNlfS Clare Mellinger Doris Hullartl lfl.llTl2 Barbara livans CQURNKTS and TRl 'MPliTS Noiman XXfillrams lithel Pine Donaltl Fagrre Clrarles Miller Wfilliam Carroll Raymontl Lemieux Francis O'lSrien Geraltl Gallup TROMBONIQS Wfilliam Tompkins Francis Brennan RUlWl'I'l RLIHHUIN Q lirank Wfaclsvvortlr SAXOPHONIQS CH NBAL5 lfmily Peters Howartl Wfeyant Hob Q1-Cen l'lASSlfS Kenneth O'Neil Amos Towne lNIlfkl.l,Ul'llONlQ C.arl f.or'lwin Cil.ARlNli'li5 lane Paslrley Alirll ,lrrr'rlrlr1 Vlustin Donahoe R0f.1L'l'-IUDCS leanne Wc'r1z limes! Yager' Robert Miller' Duane Davies Leslie Carroll page seventeen 55555 fl-V'C+ page eighteen Sauuiqiuioiit Valley Future Farmers SAUQUOIT VALLEY FUTURE FARMERS won high recognition last fall when Harold Davies won the state Future Farmers' prize speaking contest at the New York State Fair. As a result of this he represented the New York State Associa- tion of the Future Farmers of America at the Northeastern United States Re- gional Prize Speaking Contest, held at Springfield, Massachusetts, in October. The officers who have guided the affairs this year are: President, Frank Cies- lakg Vice-president, Terrence Weigel, Secretary, jack McGurkg Treasurer, Hugh Stephenson, Reporter, Terrence Weigel, Watch Dog, Lyle Thomas. Their activities have been many and varied. The annual fair was held in con- nection with the Paris Hill Fair in September. Our chapter was host for the Cherry Valley group at a fair held in September also. The members have parti- cipated in judging contests and farm products at the New York State Fair, Farm and Home Week at Cornell, in the Cherry Valley group rally, and the Oneida County Holstein-Frieson picnic. On April 5, 1939, the second annual Future Farmers' prize speaking contest was held. At this time six of the members delivered speeches which they had written. First prize of 3310 was won by jack McGurk, and second prize of 355 went to Hugh Stephenson. Paul Brown won the third prize, which was 32.50. Other speakers who won 351 each were Terrence Weigel, Bob Smith, and Frank Cieslak. These prizes were given by local men and organizations. jack McGurk will represent our chapter at Cherry Valley. If he wins there, he will compete in another contest later. At the Cherry Valley group rally held May 1, jack McGurk and Terrence Weigel were awarded the degree of the Cherry Valley Farmer. This is the highest honor granted in the group. The fifth annual father and son banquet was held in May. About five thousand eggs have been hatched this spring in the Buckeye electric incubator owned by the chapter. We have set three thousand red pines and Norway spruce trees on school property. Each member of the organization carries on supervised farm practice work under the direction of Mr. Rogers. This year's members have the following pro- jects: 28 heifers, 9 cows, 352 hens, 2455 chicks, 3 pigs, 3 goats, 6 acres of potatoes, and 316 acres of farm garden. They kept dairy herd improvement records on 303 head of dairy cows. Their labor income from their projects was 35262121. Some of the objectives for supervised practice are: CID To give each boy an opportunity to have something of his own and encourage him actually to get a start in farming. C25 To adapt the work to the needs of the boy and his farm home. To put scientific facts and modern up-to-date principles and approved practices, as studied in the classrooms, into actual farm practice. C42 To give the boy a sense of responsibility and to develop managerial and opera- tive abilities. C5j To enable the boy to plan his work, analyze, and solve prob- lems. Q63 To demonstrate to the community the value of modern and scientific methods of production, thus spreading agricultural education throughout the community. -TERRENCE WEIGEL. PI-V-C4 Aims of fc e Parentaifeacher Association WHEN the Sauquoit Valley Central School District was formed, the newly created school board had the huge task of organizing all the village and rural units into one district, and of making the new organization perform the duties and responsibilities it gained through centralization. But the board of trustees and the teaching staff can never make a good, efhcient educational institution of our school without the understanding and cooperation of the parents and resi- dents of the district. This support the Parent-Teacher Association aims to give. The objects of Parent-Teacher Associations are live-fold: CID to promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, church and community, CZD to raise the standards of home lifeg to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth, Q45 to bring into closer relation the home and the school that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child, CSD to develop between education and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education. We can all heartily subscribe to these objects, for they set forth principles which every parent wishes for his children, and which every teacher hopes to accomplish in her work. The Sauquoit Valley Central School District is large, including villages, ham- lets, cross-road settlements and farms. The commercial, social and spiritual in- terests are many and diverse, but we all have one interest in common, the school. The Parent-Teacher Association of the district seeks to cooperate and unite the interests in this logical center. The programs which are presented each month aim to be on interesting and timely subjects, sometimes with a lecture by a speaker from outside our community, sometimes using home talent or featuring some phase of school work or activity. In the social hour after the meetings an opportunity is offered for parents to meet the teachers and other parents from our large school district. Membership in Parent-Teacher Association is not lim- ited to parents and teachers, for all who are interested in its objects are cordially invited to join. An opportunity is offered for cooperative effort which should enrich the life of the home, the school and the larger community it represents, page nineteen WL,- .y IN, C QL, ., ,L,..LLL,,,.,L- FRONT RCDW: jivhn Tinker, Ralph Briggs, Frank Cieslak, Captain, Thomas O'Neil. john Beasman, BACK ROW! Mr. Trask, Cnatli, -Iiwhn Kugut, -lack Chynoweth, Hugh Stephenson, Sam Maytun, jack McGulk, Lewis Smith, Mm 1541 page twenty Basketball SAUQUOIT VALLEY came through with a successful basketball season. They won ten games out of sixteen. Sauquoit Valley finished third in the league. At the end of the season, Frank Cieslak was elected captain. GAM ISS WIS THEY Bridgewater . . . 18 19 xHolland Patent , , ll 22 :l1CQliadwicks . . . . 2 3 2-'l 'liljoland ,,,,, , 58 29 3:WCSt Czlllzulal Valley , , l7 ll? :l1Oriskany ,,,, , 21 12 Wlest Winheltl . , 21 18 :'fHolland Patent . . . ll 54 Bridgewater . . . . 33 19 tlfflhadwicks .... . 21 18 liwest Canada Valley , , 21 25 :l:Oriskany ,.,,, , -'12 25 West Wiiwlieltl . . 59 29 4: Poland . . . . 30 Q22 Writerxrille . . 37 25 Writerville , , , 27 21 TOTAL , . 410 555 :fl l.eague games. Iflvertime period. e ve fl-V-C 4, 4 -e ne FIRST ROW: Robert Castle, Donald Fague, Martin M.1 yton. SECOND ROW: Glenn Crowe. Sam Mayton, Thomas O'Neil, james Bomhace, john Kogut, THIRD ROW: john Faville. Coach, jack Chynoweth, George Gehringcr, David Stoddard, Roger Schafer, Hugh Stephenson, Ernest Donovan, Richard Thomas, jack McGui'k, David Clough, Lester Gaff, Gordon Green, Douglas Bartlett, Glenn Trask, Coach. Baselballll Tlili Sauquoit Valley baseball team under the coaching of Mr. liaville, expects to play twenty games. The league consists of Oris- kany, Chadwicks, and Sauquoit Valley. The winner from this side of the valley plays the winner from the other side of the valley for the championship. The league on the other side consists of Holland Patent, West Canada Valley, and Poland. page twenty-one ff eases seeks ees -f 1- - C 4 as as S FRONT ROXV, l.eft to Right: Stanley Briggs, Frank Cieslak, -lohn Tinker, Ralph Briggs, joseph Briggs BAQR RCJW l.elt tx page twenty-two i Right: Vincent Carroll, Paul Howlett, john Evans, Rob,-rt Smith, Mr. Wfalker, Coach, Frank bus ix ison leurs Smith, Bernard Kirley. Tiraells 'llllli track team, uncler the supervision of Mr. A. Prose XXf alker, has the honor of being the nrst ones to use the new quarter-mile cincler track and the new high jump pit. Most of the members are new and inexperienced, Sophomores and Freshmen, At the time of this writing they have not participatecl in any track meets, but are plan- ning to compete against many nearby schools. The members of the team are John Tinker, joe Briggs, Stanley Briggs, Wfilliam XXfooclarcl, Paul Howlett, Robert Schaefer, Vincent Carroll, -lohn livans, Frank Ciustavason, Robert Smith, Lewis Smith, Manager, llernarcl Kirley. 5555? - sf s 1-v-0 4-esefeeeeeesee me eeee we CHEER LEADERS, Left to Right: Edith Cobane, Nancy Kehoe, Hazel Smith, Betty Bullard. Giirlls' Sports -Archery Last September six girls went to Syracuse to shoot Archery. The girls included Edith Cobane, Mildred Clark, Betty Corbin, Vivian Smith, Betty Bullard, and Nancy Kehoe. The girls placed fourteenth last year and eleventh this year which raised them three places higher. There is to be another meet at Syracuse in 'lune in which members of this school will compete. There are thirty-four schools of Central New York who take part in this match. ARCHERY: Left to Right: Edith Cobane, Betty Bullard, Vivian Smith, Mildred Clark, Nancy Kehoe, Betty Corbin. page twenty-three EPP? page twenty-four F f'V' C 4- Thrift Ile Mull zwiw 1411111 mba ii Ibrzniful for. .md llvriflj' with, az liflle. -BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. THRIFT is not only referred to as systematic saving but it is also referred to as wise spending. In return for saving we receive a security for the future. To be saving does not mean to be stingy. Saving merely means to live below one's allowance and to regularly put aside something. In the year nineteen hundred and thirty-seven, the Sauquoit Valley Central School completed its first year in the School Savings through the Savings Bank of Utica. A school bank creates in youth the habit of saving. If a person does not cultivate this habit while in his youth, he will probably never save in later years. It is the part of wisdom to acquire desirable habits while young. Saving and thrift is a key to happiness and prosperity. -MARGARET T. WEIGEL. Sclhrooll Days Wlien the day comes to leave our school, Wliere we learned the Golden Rule, Our school, we know that we will miss, No longer will we know the blissg Of riding on the buses, Remembering foolish fusses, That we had in days gone by. No longer will we see the red and the black When our boys were fighting back. Think of all the games we won, But most of all we had some fun. --MARY COLLINS. P I -V' C 4m Preparedness WE HEAR AND RIMD of the necessity for national preparedness for self-defense. This seems no more essential to our nation than it does to students as individuals when they leave the protec- tive environment of their homes and schools to take their places in this changing world. We have only to stop before the employment offices of our local factories, State and Federal employment bureaus, or check on the number of applications for positions when a vacancy occurs to see the immense competition that exists for personal services. What are some of the things in which we need to be prepared? I would list them as follows: physical fitness, mental alertness, educational background, open-mindedness, critical and accurate knowledge of the affairs in our immediate and remote environment, vocational and avocational information and skill. The first essential in this preparedness is a strong, healthy body, free from any physical handicaps or diseases. The present program in health and physical education in our own school aims to develop this physical well-being. We coordinate the work of the class room and the physical examination together with corrective clinics for teeth, tonsils, eyes, ears, chest and orthopedics. It is to the advantage of all students and adults in this community that they assure to themselves the full benefit of this specialized program. Our central school has a wide diversified, educational and vocational program to give to its students, together with the necessary information, mental discipline, and growth. This pro- gram extends as far as the financial ability and the demand of the students permits. It is not necessary to mention our commercial, agriculture, home-making, and industrial arts fields. The college entrance course best supplies information and mental discipline. The last few years have been full of government experiments, rapid scientific development, political changes, specializations in various fields. These developments have been so rapid and so different that the unprepared individual has not been able to keep pace. Many of these changes and experiments have brought forth controversial issues to such an extent that only the prepared and mentally alert individuals have been able to understand the meaning even in part. One comes away from these exacting problems in our everyday social, and political life weary and disheartened. Proper recreation is essential. This recreation must take the person away from the harrowing tasks of the day to give mental relaxation and muscular exertion. Unless one is trained in the healthful, proper, recreational activities he is apt to drift into other activities which may be physically and socially harmful. Our extra curricular program supplies this demand. The opportunities for securing this preparedness exist in our own central schools. Each student has six years, grades seven through twelve, to take advantage of the programs and activities which are offered. Every student should make the most of their six years in this school so that they will go out better equipped to fulfill the vocational, social, and political duties as future leaders and citizens in their respective communities. page twenty five W. ,-., wmv ,f,.,, .. PIN'-C4 ' Touring Scientists TWENTY-FOUR science students began the first lap of their long anticipated journey at the very early hour of six o'clock, Monday morning, April 10th. Most of these future Einsteins were very wide awake and feeling very gay and witty, including our most es- teemed instructors, Miss Cassidy and Mr. A. P. Walker, and our well-renowned bus driver, Mr. Michael North. About ten o'clock everyone began to look in his respective lunch bag and sample a bit of what he found. We reached Corning around one oiclock, and the different groups went to various restaurants to have lunch. From there we went directly to the Corning Glass Works. Upon arriving at the glass plant, we were given several folders and booklets all relating to the subject, glass . On the front of one of these booklets was shown a rather short old man, in working clothes, blowing glass. We had not gone so very far in the plant be- fore one of the groups recognized a man who looked exactly the same as the one on the cover of the leaflet. Upon inquiry, we found that he was Charlie Nelson. He was a very jolly and humorous man. He gave us his auto- graph and told us many amusing stories. I think he held everyone's interest for a certain period of time, and I believe he was really enjoying himself. Nearly all the workers in the glass plant have huge lung capacity, and they can make their faces as round as apples in a few short moments. We were very much surprised and interested to learn that nearly everything made at the plant is made by hand. The work- ers make neon sign tubes, electric light bullts, exquisite vases, finger bowls, coffee pots, movie hlm lights, baby bottles Cof which we each obtained a sampleD, thermometers, cock- tail glasses, and many other things. Approxi- mately four men sit around a huge furnace. Each has a separate work bench, and there p lge twenty-six are four holes in the side of each furnace, one for each man. The men each have a long iron rod, on one end is a small piece of melted glass and on the other . . . guess what . . . the man! There is a hole running straight through the rod. The men blow through this hole to make the shape of the article wanted. The only tools they possessed were a pair of shears, a pair of tongs, a paddle made of appletree wood, and a pan in which they put the excess glass. They measure things merely with their eyes. They are simply breathtak- ing, they are truly artists, each and every man. Some of us were taken to see the first 300- inch telescope lens that was made at Corning. There was a flaw in it, so another one had to be made. We saw the very large machine in which the telescope had been molded, the compartment in which it had to be cooled for ten months, and the lens itself. It was really something to see. We saw material made of glass, one would have thought it to be silk had not he been told otherwise. We all agreed that we could have stayed on at the glass works one whole day. After leaving the glass works, we went directly to Olean where we registered at the hotel. It was six olclock by that time, and our first day was slowly drawing to a close. Most of us had dinner and went to a show. We had to be up at S o'clock the next morning and on the road at six. Nevertheless, we were not prevented from having a good time. Mr. Walker told us to use common sense, and I believe most of us did so. We had our breakfast at live-thirty the next morning in the hotel dining room. It was very much enjoyed by those who were awake enough to know what they were eating. It had been sometime since the majority of the group had been up at such an early hour. We stopped at Lackawanna to visit the Bethlehem Steel Plant. Only the boys were permitted to go through it, but they reported PI-V-C+ that it was worth seeing. The only disheart- ening thing about this visit was that they had to walk approximately 416 miles, or so they said. The girls, to pass the time away, walked around the canal watching huge boats and enjoying ourselves to the utmost. It was quite chilly and wet that morning, but we refused to let this fact dampen our spirits. From here we went to the Isco Chemical Plant located in Niagara Falls. We failed to obtain very much information on account of the fact that we were unable to hear our guides when they were explaining the process to us. However, we saw the commercial pro- duction of NaOH, C12, NaOCl, FeCl:i, and Ca CO1-112, thus making our study of chemis- try more real. We next went to the Hydro- Electric Plant in Niagara Falls. We were all very much surprised to see how exceedingly clean this plant was. We saw the machines in which water power is converted into elec- tricity, etc. The visit was very interesting. We had a very nice guide in both of our groups. From this plant we went to Hotel Converse. Upon arriving at the hotel, we were told that for the sum of twenty-five dollars we could be taken in taxis over to Canada to see all the views as well as the colored lights on the Falls. We liked the proposition so we went, but upon arriving at our destination we were all more or less disappointed. After seeing the lights on the Falls, some of us went skating, and some went to the movies. After skating, we were each given a news- paper which was called Spills and Trills. It was very interesting. Upon arriving at our hotel, we were all rather tired, but realizing that this night was our last one out we de- cided to have as much fun as possible. We got some gingerale and 90? of the class was in one room drinking gingerale, swapping yarns, playing cards, or reading the skating paper and other magazines. Our celebration broke up at approximately three-thirty, and we all went to our respective rooms. The five- thirty call from the hotel clerk Cwho by the way was awakened by Messrs. R. Briggs and Slug Smithj was received by a group of sleepy children. We had enjoyed ourselves previous- ly but, oh! the getting up! What a jolt! At six-thirty we were on our way to Roches- ter. All of us had had our breakfast, but few were conscious enough to know it. We slept until we came to Rochester. Here we went to the Eastman Kodak Plant. Here, we saw film made, the boxes for film constructed, the film put into the boxes, the boxes sealed, and the boxes of film packed for shipment, practically all of the work was done by machines. Mr. Walker remembers very little about the trip through here except leaning up against a post and falling asleep, Miss Cassidy had to keep walking in back of him and prodding him along. It was all rather amusing. By this time we were all so exhausted we cared little to go through Bausch 8: Lomb Optical Company, so we cancelled the trip. About this time we christened our chape- rones with new names, they were Princess Papafooey, Miss Cassidy, Chief Bottle-Nose, Mr. Walker, and Big Chief Running-Nose, Mr. North. We all began an auction. We sold Big Chief Bottle-Nose's strange liquid made by the Injuns to cure everything and anything. We also sold a few other things. Chief Bottle-Nose and Chief Running-Nose tried very hard to teach Princess Papafooey how to speak one phrase of French correctly, with the proper actions. It was really very funny. We all nearly collapsed from laugh- ing. Mr. Walker finally was turned over a seat and spanked soundly by the boys-and I mean spanked! Miss Cassidy had him practi- cally on the floor begging for mercy. Our last lap of the journey, from Rochester home, was the most interesting. We were humored by the teachers-at their expense fthe poor crea- turesD. We bade farewell to the students as they departed one by one. Although we had a very entertaining time, we also obtained a world of knowledge from our trip, and we sincerely hope that next year the science classes may have a trip such as this one. page twenty seven page twenty-eight mme 9+ 1-v-13+ ff Social Activities THE SENIOR PLAY, The Late Christopher Bean, was presented on December 4, 1958, under the direction of Mr. George Worrell. The cast was as follows: Lois Wood ,,,,, Alice Lasher , Doris Larsen , . Marion Wenz , Norman Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . Ada Halggett . . Abbey Bean . Susan Haggett , Mrs. Haggett . Dr. Haggett Hugh Stephenson . . Mr. Tallant Russel Brucker , Frank Cieslak , jack McGurk . . .... Rosen , Mr. Davenport , Warren Creamer 'A' xl' ul' The Annual Zimmerman Prize Speaking Contest was held on May 4, 1959. The contestants were Alice Lasher, Margaret Gaffney, Gertrude Davidson, and Nancy Tompkins for the girls, and Norman Williams, Gordon Green, Hugh Stephenson, and Frank Cieslak for the boys. First prizes were awarded to Alice Lasher and Norman Williams. Second prizes were awarded to Margaret Gaffney and Hugh Stephenson. On May 10, 1959, Alice and Norman spoke at Oriskany. Norman was rated second. On May 12 Norman spoke at Chadwicks and again was rated second. Alice and Norman both spoke at Waterville May 16, 1959, and Norman was chosen as one of the two highest to speak at Whitesboro on May 19, 1939. i' i' i' The junior Class held a dance on October 7, 1958. It was very successful. i' 'k i The Senior Class sponsored a dance, The Mad Hatter Hop, on March 4, 1959, with Bill Gieser's Orchestra. The Alumni sponsored a dance on May 5, 1959, with Andy Snyder's Orchestra. 'R' 'k 1' The Collins Festival was held on October 26, November 9, and November 16, 1959. These were a musical novelty, a 5-act play, a lecturer, and a Tom Thumb Circus. 1' 'A' k The junior Prom and the Senior Ball will be held in June. tt rI'V'C4- Can You Imagine A freshman even displaying signs of intellect? Margaret Smith not liking the name of Bob? The Senior Class without Miss Rich? Edith Smith without Alma Smith? Kathryn Roberts not being friendly to everyone? S. V. C. without the class of 19-10? S. V. C. not liking a band? Alice Lasher not doing her best for S. V. C. ? Seniors even doing anything worth while? All members of the General Science class forgetting to do their lessons? Being late for seventh period study hall? No one cramming for exams? Teachers forgetting to assign lessons Friday night? Mrs. Pughe agreeing to everything? Mr. O'Conner cross? Mr. NXforrell's desk in order? Mr. Salchow being six feet tall? Evelyn Champ skipping school? Vesta Avery without her laugh? Vivian Smith not playing basketball? Miss Hawley eating between meals? Gertrude Davidson not arguing in Chemistry? Sophomores not being noisy? S. V. C. without assemblies? Doris Dickison not being studious? Marjorie Smith being angry? All the students of S. V. C. strolling into school the first day of school? jean Mellinger behaving in history class? Students bluffing? Class of 1940 not being the best? Love Letter Tbir ir flue zzwy 41 regeffzbfe fzlfillfl' f7l'0lD0.YE6I' fo hir girl: My darling sweet f10h1l0- You are the apple of my eye, Do you mrrot all for me? But if we cmltulozzpe now, My heart been for you alone. Then leftzzre be married soon, You are a peach with your fvzdirb hair, For I know we will make a happy pear. And your fll1'71flf7 nose. -MILLIE CLARK ANSWERS l. Smiles 7. None, if one went over the rest would follow 8. It is too far to walk 9. Charlie McCarthy 2. A fountain 5. Ice tongs 4. He asked him 10. They have Frankfort between them 5. The undertaker 6. Ashes 11. Yeast makes everything rise page twenty-nine 5555? 1 2 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 12 13 14 15 PI-V-C+ - Found on Examination Papers Louis XIV was gelitined during the French Revolution. The Zodiac is the zoo of the sky where lions, goats, and other animals go after they die. Monastery is the place for monsters. . A buttress is the wife of a butler. The liver is an infernal organ of the body. Plural of spouse is spice. Vacuum is a large empty space where the Pope lives. The heart is located on the west side of the body. An immigrant is an unenlightened person who thinks one country better than another. Love is a temporary insanity curable by marriage. A zeal is a certain nervous disorder afflicting the young and inexperienced. A passion that goeth before a sprawl. A road is a strip of land along which one may pass from where it is too tiresome to be where it is futile to go. A robber is a candid man of affairs. A saw is a trite popular saying, or proverb. So called because it makes its way into a wooden head. A scrap-book is a book that is commonly edited by a fool. Many persons of small distinc- tion compile scrap-books containing whatever they happen to read about themselves. SV. C. Rules of Etiquette Table Il'lc1llIIl'1'.f I. 2. 3. fi 5. 6. In 1. 2. 3. page thirty Eat with your knifeg never use a fork. Accompany your soup with a soft, rhythmical sound. Be like jack Sprattg lick your platter clean. Help yourself firstg let the other fellow starve. When drinking your tea from your saucer, make as much noise as possible. Make lunch a time for criticizing teachers and saying all sorts of mean things about your friends. Schrmf Never be in a classroom on timeg wait until the last bell rings then rush madly through the cor- ridors. Wlien entering the school, always precede the faculty. Always look out of the classroom door to see if Mr. Faville is coming. Wlien you are asked to recite in class don't stand erectg just stand on one foot, lean on the desk and bluff. Never get your lessons in on timeg the teachers might have heart failure. Never bring your materials to study hallg bor- row from your neighbor. Take a few extra books to assemblies. It is a good time to prepare your lessonsg then you d0n't have to listen to the lecture. Never give a cheer for your school in a pep- meeting. I11 fbe C01'1'jQl0l' Never speak to the faculty or if you do, merely give a short hello. Always loiter in the corridor as though you had no purpose in view. Walk three or four abreast in the corridors, and never break up to let others pass. FIN'-C+ UUIIUIOI' A colored boy was taking a stroll through a cemetery and reading the inscription on the tombstones. He came to one which declared: Not dead, but sleeping. After contemplating the phrase for a moment, and scratching his head, the boy exclaimed: He sure ain't foolin' no one body but hisselff' vk Sli wk A rather stout woman was making herself a nuisance in the big shop which was holding its annual sale. Nothf ing, it seemed, would suit her, and the unfortunate shop assistant was beginning to get a little weary. Haven't you anything ready-made that will Ht me ? asked the customer at last. Yes: the umbrellas and the handkerchiefs are down- stairs, madam, the gill replied with a grim smile. HF P14 :lf Vesta Avery: Oh, I adore that funny little new step you have acquired. Where did you pick it up? Ralph Briggs: Funny step nothing. My suspenders just busted. si: at fi: Miss Slayton: Who discovered America, jimmy? jimmy Dibhle: Ohio. Miss Slayton: No: Columbus did it. jimmy Dibble: Yes'm, Columbus was his first name. 'F ,F Pls Miss Rich: jimmy, can you type? jimmy jordon: Yes, I use the Columbus system. Miss Rich: What's that? jimmy jordon: I discover a key and then land on it. is wk a: Edie Cobane: There are eight dwarfs now. Nan Kehoe: Why? Edie Cobane: Grumpy told a story, and Happy doubled up with laughter. we as PF Millie Clark: People are like bananas. Grace Hough: Why are they? Millie Clark: When they leave the bunch, they always get skinned. wr wk are A girl wanted a name for her boy friend so she asked her mother. Her mother said: What do you do when you go out with him ? The girl answered: The hrst time we went out, he held my hand. The second time we went out, he kissed me. The third time we went out, we became engaged. The mother said: Call him Pilgrim because every time you go out with him, he makes a little progress. a ff wk john Beasman: Meet me at the Waldimrf Astoria at 8. Nan Kehoe: The Waldorf? . . . Say, that's a nice place, john Beasman: Yeah, and it's close to where we'rc going, too. All those who would like to go to heaven, said the Sunday School teacher, please raise their hands. CAI! did except one.j Why, johnny, exclaimed the teacher, wouldn't you like to go to heaven ? Naw, said johnny, Not if that bunch is goin'. is fr an Customer: Could I try on that suit in the window? Clerk: We'd much rather you use that dressing room. si 42 ir Pupil Cduring lesson on creationD: But my father says that we were apes. Teacher: We can't talk about your family history in class. ar if at Traffic Cop: Don't you know what I mean when I hold up my hand? Old Lady: I ought to: I was a school teacher for thirty-five years. in a ar The bright student looked long and thoughtfully at the second examination question, which read: State the number of tons of coal shipped out of the United States in any given year. Then his brow cleared and he wrote: H1492-None. :ir as wr Auctioneer: What am I offered for this beautiful bust of Robert Burns? Man in the Crowd: That ain't Burns, that's Shakes- peare. Auctioneer: Well, folks, the joke's on me. That shows what I know about the Bible. sc PF ai: jack and jill went down a hill. Doing sixty by the meter, They had a flat and after that They stood before St. Peter. Sk lk SF Ralph Briggs: What is the strongest day in the week? Peggy Castle: l'll bite. What? Ralph Briggs: Sunday, because all of the others are week Cweakl days. an as as Love is two soft boiled eggs. Marriage is two hard boiled eggs. Divorce is two scrambled eggs. as :r :ie Melvin l Melvin Y Wliat, Ma? Are you spitting in the fish bowl? No, Ma, but I'm comin' pretty close. as at wk jack: You're not living at the Phi Delt house any mote, are you? john: No, I stayed five weeks and then founid out they had no bath tub. page thirty one CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES for A FULL MEASURE OF SUCCESS Q THE SAVINGS BANK OF UTICA The Bank with the Cold Dome LUMBER One Piere . . . or a Carloafl 0 LINCOLN DAVIES Co. PARIS STATION. NEW YORK Compliments of G. L. HIGGINS, M. D. Puom-1 2-3008 SAUQUOIT. N.Y Opportunities for High School Graduates 1939 Seniors, who are looking heyoml Commenvements, are invited to sentl for our free llooklet, 'gljlanning Your Future. It explains how high school graduates van capitalize their educational background, how an intensive business vourse will increase their opportunities. and how our Elnploynlent Department assists graduates in securing positions. SUMMER SCHOOL BEGINS ,ll'LY 10. 1939 THE EXCELSIOR LOEZJYJZ Mfizfddf Tho Srliool of lnllitfirllml Il1SlfIll'fiUl'l.,, H. J. CONKLING, PRIN. 1008 Cornelia Street IiTlCA, NEW YoRK THE MADELL STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY O OFFICIAL PuoTocRAv11ERs Fon THE 1939 SAGHDAQUADAH 0 241 GENESEE STREET UTICA, NEW YORK page thirty-Eve B R O C K WA SCHOOL Bosses BRUCKWAYHS Achievements in tlle school bus field set tlle Stan- dards for the lndustry. Safety . . . Dependability . . . Economy are still the important factors entering into the designing and building of Brockway School Busses . . . Models and capacities for every Sl'llO0lnS requirements. BROCKWAY MOTUR COM PANY, INC. Factory and General Office CORTLAND, NEW YORK Compliments of JACK M. CLEMENT SAUQUOIT, N.Y. FORTY-FOURTH Y EAR SECRETARIAL SHORTHAND ACCOUNTING Typewriting and Oflice Machine Courses, Personalized Instruction Individual Advanrement SUIIIIIIPI' Tc-rin Upens in July Fall Term Opens in Septemlner lSliND I' JR BULLETINl BANK PLACE UTICA, N.Y. INIODERN SERVICE IIIODERATE PRICE Compliments of WILLIAM J. WALSH FUNERAL HOMES AMBULANCE SERVICE CLAYVILLE. N.Y. CLINTON. N.Y. 'l'c-lf-pllom-: Yvuterville 39-F-2 Telcphom' 3,11 FRANK R. PROCTOR Dvalvr in COAL . . . Blue Coal CASSVILLE, NEW Y 1 JRR Compliments 0 f W. R. WILLIAMS CASSVILLE. NEW YORK PHONE 20-F-12 L. C. BALFOUR COMPANY ATTLEBORO, M,xSSAf:11USuTTS ,Uunufar-turvr of CLASS RINGS AND PINS CoMN1r3Ncr:m1-QNT INHTATIUNS DIPLUMAS . . .PERSONAL CARDS CUPS . . . MHIMLS . . . TRUPHIES ,lvwvlvr In tlu' Svninr and Junior f.'lllSSl'S of Sauqunil Hlllvy Cvnlral Srlmol Representative - A. M. HODCKINS P. U. Box 9 - Srllvllcvlanly., IYY. THAT CHILDREN MAY RIDE IN SAFETY Rvx Body Corporalion Builds Svlmul Bus Borlivs of Stvvl FIRE-PROOF - CRASH-PROOF . . walls of Steel I0 witllslanul the Slmvks of ll1ll'4I Scrvivc ovvr rural roads. The vvor-1-l11l11l'ixlg quality of Sic-4-I prolvfts the investment. making School Ixus trans purtulion l'lll'Zllll'l' for the l'OlIlllllll1ilY. REX BODY CORPORATION S11 rwfssors lo REX-WATSON CORPORATION CANASTOTA, N.Y. page thirty-nine Compliments of HAROLD GRAHAM CHADWICKS, N.Y. Compliments o f Roberts Hardware Company, Inc. 60 Genesee Street ll'l'lCA, NEW YORK Athletic Equipment for all Sports . . . Team mul Individual SAUQUOIT CANNING CO. C Packers of PEAS . . . BEANS . . . CORN . . . TOMATOES 0 Hollywood . . . Fort Srhuyler . . . Bluebell Brands Compliments of SOCONY VACUUM OIL CO., INC UTICA, NEW YORK ,F-. Compliments of NORMAN S. TAYLOR CLAYVILLE, N.Y. The Utmost in Clothes Value for Your Dollar Style, fit and long wearing will be found in every garment shown at the store. We invite comparison of price and quality. 6'Anwrica's Greatest Suit Valuvv 320 AND UP KOENIG'S CLOTHES SHOP Compliments of H. C. BUCK CL,n'v11,Lr1. N.Y. PHOM: 39-F-22 RAYMOND C. GREEN SAUQUUVI' VA1,l.m' IIARDWAIU-1 Sunovo Gasoline Elevtriv Applianves Sporting Goods .Paints Frigidaire Radios SAUQUQIT. NX. KING'S BODY WORKS DAIRYLEA ' nfcwen AND CREAMER Painting Upholstering l c E c N3 E A M DAIIYNENS Ll'lGUi COOP IPAV IVE ASSNIIL . 609 Columbia Strvvt l l1lCA, N.Y. PHUNE 2-7413 8 A HABIT YOU SH0l'l,D NEVER BREAK Affhitefts Drink fl Quart of Milk a Day! 703-704-705 Smlgwivk, Andrews and U Kennedy Building SYRACUSE. NEW YORK UTICA MILK DEALERS, INC ,-frvlzilvrts for Sauquoit lhllvy Cvntral Srhonl page forty-four Cllassiiifiie A s BEAUTY SHOPS PAULINES BEAUTY SHOP, Sauquoit, N.Y. Phone 32-F-l-I. FRANCES' BEAUTY PARLOR, Clayville, New York. Pe.manents a Specialty. All Lines Beauty Culture. BE'I'TY'S BEAUTY SHOP, Sauquoit, New York. SAUQUOIT BEAUTY SALON. Gertrude Milhower. All types of Beauty Culture. Our Permanents Are Per- manent. Phone 59-F-32. LII.I.IAN'S BEAUTY SHOPPE, Sauquoit, New York. Phone 52-F-51. O CI IMPLI IVIENTS OF ,IOIIN D. C. MILLER. Sauquoit, New York. MIKE NORTH, Clayville, New York. KENNETH DAUGHERTY, Sauquoit, New York. HUMPHREY VIONES, Clayville, New York. A S. CHAMP, Washington Mills, New York. A FRIEND. MR. AND MRS O. UI. MARRIOTT, Rome, New York. ALBERT TOWNSEND, Paris Station, New York. MR. AND MRS. CLIFFORD F. EVANS, Paris, N.Y. SAI. IQI IOIT ANTIQUE SHOP. -I. F. BARSTOWN, West Winlielcl, New York. MISS ADA TOXVNSEND, Cassville, New York. THE PARENT-TEACH ERS ASSOCIATION. A FRIEND. ED. HORRIGAN, Clayville, New York. MATTY SPEARS, Clayville, N.Y. O DOCTORS DR. ROWER. Clavville. New York. DR. MYRON L. OGDEN, Dentist, Arcade Building, Utica, N.Y. Phone 2-I7l5. DR. F. N. SCHAFER, Veterinarian, Sauquoit, New York. DR. W. HOBIN, Dentist, 186 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. DRUG STORES KELI.EY'S DRUG STORE, Chadwicks, New York. C. COLWELL, Rexall Store, West Winfield, N.Y. WATERVII.LE PHARMACY, The Rexall Store, Water- ville, N.Y. Phone 26-M. MILLERS DRUG STORE, Clayville, New York. QUICK DRUGS, CIGARS and CANDY, Clayville, New York. 0 FLORISTS FRANK -I. BAKER AND SONS, Growers of Fine Flow- ers. 409 Court Street, Utica, New York. O FUEL DEALERS BEST FUEL SERVICE, Coal anal Wood. Harry Hoy- nacki, Sauquoit, New York. Phone 38-F-4. KELLY BROS. COAL COMPANY, Utica, New York. O GARAGES FRANCIS GARAGE, Washington Mills, New York. Phone Utica 45-F-5, GEORGE RISING, General Auto Repairing, Sauquoit, New York. STEVE GASPER, Garage, Clayville, New York. TOWNSEND 8: WADDELL sell the Linn-Unadilla Line of Trailers for any purpose, any size, any shape, any price. Phone 54-F-12, Chaclwicks, New York. HrsNrfi.EiEi5iRAGE AND wr2r.rSiis16, Pigs,-CN.Y.T GROCERS M. E. BLACKMAN, Manager of A. 8: P. Chatlwicks, New York. VICTORY CHAIN STORE, Clayville, New York. ALBERT LEWIS, Groceries and Meats, Sauquoit, New York. WM. ZAMBON GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET, Chatlwicks, New York. E. M. BOCKUS, Sauquoit, New York. HAROLD PRITCHARD, General Merchandise, Bridge- water, New York. L. E. TIFFANY, General Merchantlise, Cassville, New York. page forty five Classified A S MEAT DEALERS ALWAYS CAl.L FOR SMlTH'S FAMOUS SAUSAGE AND SMITHS' HAMBURG at your grocery. A. J. AND SMlTH'S HAMBURG at your grocery. A. J. AUGUST BOZZONE, Hams and Beef Specialty, Sau- quoit, New York. 0 IVIISCELLAN EOUS PYLMAN BAKER, Sauquoit, New York. G. M. C. MOTORS, Utica, New York. ZEUNER JENSEN, Sanitary Plumbing and Heating, Ven- tilation, Electric Pumps. Phone 53-F-2, Sauquoit, N.Y. BERT PERRY ESTATE, Dealer in Feed, Grain, Coal, etc. Phones: 2-5958, 4-1574, Washington Mills, N.Y. WAIONTHA KENNELS, Pure Bred Dogs. F. W. Conk- lin, Prop. Phone 108-Y-22, Bridgewater, New York. SONNE BROTHERS, 403 Bleeclter Street, Utica, N.Y. REID-SHELDON 8: COMPANY, 241 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. BROADWAY BRAKE SERVICE, 411 Broadway, Utica, New York. NEW HARTFORD HARDWARE COMPANY. HILSON AND SONS, Costumers, 80 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. C. D. BUDLONG, Insurance, Sauquoit, New York. SO SMART THEY NEVER GRADUATE . . . Young men, once they've enjoyed the pleasure, style and ser- vice of Maher Brothers good clothes, never leave us. There is no hetter place to go than to . . . MAHER BROTHERS, Opposite Hotel Utica. GEORGE W. PARKER, Sauquoit, New York. BURNS CONFECTIONERY STORE. Fountain Service, Tohacco, Patent Medicines and Sundries. Willowvale, New York. Phone 2-9095. DR. ROWER, Clayville, New York. C. P. BAYLIS, Cassville, New York. FRED CHAMP, Clayville, New York. WALTER C. VOLL, Wagons and Sleighs, Repairing of all kinds, Sauquoit, New York. KIRBYS EXPRESS AND GENERAL TRUCKING. Phones: Sauquoit 67-F-2, Utica 4-6173. LASKARIS ICE CREAM BAR, Busy Corner, Waiterville, New York. F. P. LATUS, Feed and Lumher. Clayville - West Win- field, New York. C. SAUTTER SONS, INC. Footwear and Hosiery. U4- l18 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. Telephone 4-0418. Open Saturday Evenings. LANGDON AND HUGHES CONSTRUCTION CO. Licensed Electrical Contractors, 246 Elizabeth Street, Utica, New York. Telephone 4-3109. BROADWAH' BRAKE SERVICE, 411 Broadway, Utica, New York. Phone 2-54l7. EARL B. WORDEN, Music Store, Genesee Street, Utica, New York. CNext to the Stanley Theater.D DEE-ANN COFFEE SHOP, Waterville, New York. AUBUY'S CONFECTIONERY, Main Street, Waterville, New York. Quality Ice Cream Fresh Daily. F. P. LATUS, Feed and Lumber. Clayville - West Win- field, New York. SERVICE STATIONS BY JONES siaavice STATION, Metered Range on Service. Washington Mills, New York. CASSVILLE SERVICE STATION, Tim jones and Bill Pernie. Cassville, New York. I WEARING APPAREL DOYLE-KNOWER CO. Feminine Wearables. Genesee Street, Utica, New York. THE FAMOUS. Smart Apparel for the Woman and Miss. 102 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York. page forty-six -f 1-v-1: 4- Amultwgralphs ff IN- C 4- Amuutmgralphs i 2 a 5 E Q 3 as E 5 5 5 'A 5 2 3 2 Z E E 4. 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