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

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55555 PI-V-C+ FRONT ROW: Shirley Miller. Margaret Catlin, Phyllis Ball, Evelyn Novak, Betty Castle, Elizabeth Wright, Freda Matteson, Joyce Perkins, Dorothy Tompkins, Gloria Hunkins, Bernice Prescott. SECOND RONV: Dorothy Bradbury, Wzlllrlal Czarnowski. Olwen Peters, ,lane Wood, Katherine Davis. ,lean Jones. Ha,-len Czarnowski, Relty Williams, Bet- ty Downey, Robert Iitlsslltll., Wlallace Jones. Edwin Smith, Duane Davis. Harold Coodenough. THIRD ROW: Wil- liam Fagne. Dominic Citriniti, Francis OiBrien, Albert Miller, William Jones. Arthur Howlett, l.ynn Yagcr, Gerald Gallup. FOURTH ROXV: Glenn Burdick, Leo Nahumch. Kenneth Smith. Charlcs Crowe. James Snell. FIFTH ROW: Warren Towne, .lohn Brennan. Robert North, Robert Charles, Robert Wisnoski. Carl Corbin, Kenneth Keehle, Peter Halenar, .lack Clark, Peter Guardi, Williaitll Staley, Raymond Horan, Francis Fiske. reshman lass istor THE FRESHMAN CLASS of 1940-4l came to Sauquoit Valley Central School in September, 1938, where we l1ad as our instructors, Miss Slayton and Mr. Wcmrrell. During the year, a 7th and 8th grade class party was held, and a junior dramatic club was started. Later a Hallowe'en play was presented by the members. In l939 we entered the 8th grade. Miss Weigel and Mr. O'Connor were our class instructors. A small party was held at Hallowe'en when we also celebrated a 100 Q. bank day. In l940 we were promoted into 9th grade as Freshmen where we were put under the care of Miss Evans. There are 55 in the Freshman Class at present. During the year there was a great deal of participation in sports Ellld various activities. Phyllis Ball represented our class in the Student Council, and Margaret Catlin was active in the dancing team and Junior cheerleaders. Francis O'Brien, Willialll Jones, ,lack Clark, and Dominic Citriniti were on the basketball team, and William Jones, Jack Clark, Dominic Citriniti and Calvin Lasher were on the football team. Many other members ofthe Freshman Class are members of the S. V. C. Band. page sixteen

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M PI-V-C+ 44444 l-'IRST ROWIZ Bernice llrowu, Doris Coons. Mary Weigtrl. Dorothy lruruer. Mary Frost lvicc-presidentl. Robert Miller lprcsidentl. Marion Xvliitc ltreasurerl. Madlyn Bowman. Eleanor Charles. lfrcda llowman. l.ucy Weigel. SECOND ROYV: Alden Yvoodiu. Yvillard Davis. Raymond lIllllIlt'illl. Leo Kogut. Earl Celiriuger. .lean Xvcuz. Rosc- mary Blackstone. Wiuifred Ebert. Isabelle Walters, Ann Fliet. .lean Bullard. Mary ,lane Jones. Robert Matteson. Rob- crl Staley. Stanley Fcruald. THIRD ROW: Donald Cleary, Lester Starkwcalher. Bruce Cameron. William Carroll. Mr. Gaffney ladviscrl. Kenneth 0'Neil. Wailsll Duffy, Lester Brockway, llarold Gt101I1'lItllIHll. FOURTH ROW: Wil- liam Roberts. Leslie Carroll, Glenn Neal, Richard Mcflurk. Francis Brennan. Jos. Kehoe. Ernest Yagcr. Chas. Miller ophomore Class istor THE SOPHOMORE CLASS came to this school in September. 1937. as seventh graders. During the school year we became well acquainted with the build- i11g and the many rules that had at Hrst bee11 strange. In 1938, we became eighth-graders. and at the end of the year. spon- sored a grade party. At this party we were entertained by various members of t11e seventh and eighth grades. In 1939. when we became Freshmen and could consider ourselves as high school pupils. we felt rather proud of ourselves, although we were looked down upon by the higher classes. We had no election of oflicers, but we were represented in many sports and clubs. In September. 1940, we became Sophomores under the leadership of Mr. Gaffney. We number at present 50 lnembers. We elected officers as follows: President. Robert Miller: Vice-President. Mary Frostg Secretary. Dorothy Furnerg Treasurer. Marian Vl7hite. At present we are discussing ways of making money. other than by paying dues. This year we are well-represented in basketball. football. and other sports as well as numerous clubs. We are, of course, proud to be Sophomores. but prouder yet will we be when we become Juniors. and then. oh! wonder of wonders! Seniors. page fifteen

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PI-V-C4 And what would you say your accounts would disclose If life made you sue for the living it owes? MANY young people today have formed the opinion that life owes them a living and a job. One wonders just how these young people would come out if they fol- lowed the advice of the quoted lines above from a poem by Edgar Guest. Too many make the demand for this living and too few are willing to pay the price in effort, industry, courage and character that is necessary to secure the benefits of this owed living. lt is not hard to appreciate the fact that the last remaining days of a person who has labored, saved and followed the golden rule through four-score and ten years should be filled with rest, peace and pride in the children which they have raised without the fear and dread of becoming a burden upon those for whom their lives have been spent. The love, comfort and care by their children has been richly earned by these toilworn, weary parents who have sacrificed everything that you might be better prepared to face life in a changing, war-torn world. Someone has sacrificed, someone has toiled and worked that the opportunities of your central school might be available to you to better prepare yourself for citi- zenship and a life full of joy and happi- ness. This is made possible by a strong, healthy body, an alert, thinking mind, that may choose carefully from life's many fields, and a firm, rugged character to carry out these choices and obligations that ac- company them. This training is available for you now and in your own school. Your teachers are justly proud when you prove by your present and future achievements that you have made full use of these opportunities. The real reward to your country, community and parents comes when you take your place as leading citizens in your community and leaders in your chosen field of endeavor. One must ever strive to do one's best in whatever un- dertaking is started. This may be in any field of study, or activity on the athletic field, stage, classroom or elsewhere. A successful school year requires that each student complete four units of work in the classroom to the best of his or her ability together with the development of the social and healthful side of life in other activities. The school is justly proud of the achievement of these young people in the various activities. The present senior class has established an enviable record in scholarship with seven young people main- taining an average of over 89',Q for their ISM years work. The leaders have placed themselves with past leaders of our school scholarship. May their future achieve- ments follow these past leaders in honors to themselves, parents, school and com- munity. This has been a particularly fine year for pupil achievement. Our basketball team established a record of 15 wins in 17 starts, winning the league championship. Our vocal soloists, trumpet soloist, com- mercial students, and cheerleaders have been outstanding in major competition. These achievements point to the fact that these young people have taken full advan- tage of the opportunities available to the students in our school. It is only regretted that every students has not done his or her best to make the most of the opportunities offered. May each one be able, not only to point with pride at the achievements of teams and individuals in our school or from our school but also receive full personal satis- faction that he or she has made the most of these opportunities. The taxpayers, Board of Education, friends and parents will then be richly rewarded for their ef- forts and sacrifices. You will be able to present a justified, itemized bill for the life that is owed you and pass the opportuni- ties on to future generations. GEORGE E. NOR1'0N pflgll SOIICYUPPII