South New Berlin Central School - Southtown Yearbook (South New Berlin, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1950 volume:

South New Berlin Central School South New Berlin, New York SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Ernest Or- Youmane BOARD OF EDUCATION Fred M. Ezick, President Enoch Christensen Philo J• Hunt Linn A. Camp Howard A• Miller SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICERS Paul Hickllng, Clerk Mrs. Irving Dlxson, Tax Collector Herbert VI- Reed, Treasurer Raymond Dexter, Attendance Officer Bus Drivers Raymond Dexter Kenneth Flgger Harold Gardner Charles Howard William Pearsall Earl Polster Kenneth Wagner STAFF Office Mrs. John Button Cafeteria Mrs. Melicent Warner Mrs. Anna Sarge ant Custodians Edward Eddy Kenneth Figger Principal Kindergarten Grade One Grade Two Grade Three Grade Four Munroe C- Pelton, 3- 3- M• A- St- Lawrence University Christine Preston Oneonta State Teachers College Mabel VanCamp Mankato Teachers College Sally White, 3- Ed- Oneonta State Teachers College Helen Dull Oneonta State Teachers College Esther Brooks Oneonta State Normal School Gertrude Shillabeer, B- S- Grades Five Six Syracuse University Grace Johnson Grade Seven Oneonta State Teachers College lone Dixson Grade Eight Oneonta State Teachers College Marie Balfoort, 3- A- Math- Science Albany State Teachers College Virginia Young� B- A- English Latin Albany State Teachers College Elizabeth G- Tainsett, B- A- Homemaking Hartwick College Mary E- Regan, B- A- Social Studies Library Col.lere of St- Elizabeth John A- Kirchner, 3- S- Commerce Alfred University George P- Davis, B- S- Physical Education Ithaca College George L- Raynor, B- P- S- M- Music Syracuse University Elwood H- Fredrlckson; B- S- Agriculture Cornell University THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY I. L. RICHER CO., INC. DONALD ANDERSON—Band 1,2,3,4. Mix- ed Chorus 1,2,3, . Football 1,2,3� Basketball 1,2,3 Baseball 1,2,3, Class Pres. 3 Student Counoil 1 . Journalism 1,2� EILEEN BOYCE—Sewanahaka High School 1,2,3 NAOMI OOLYER—Band 1,2,3, Mixed Chorus 2,3, +. Girls Chorus 2,3, + Student Counoll - Vloe President 4. Journalism 1,2,3 Yearbook Staff 3 DONALD EDICK—Football 1, 2, 3, 4. 3aseball 1,2,3, + Basketball 1,2,3, 4. F. F. A. 1,2. BARBARA GARDNER—Band 3, +• Girls Choi us 1,2,3. Mixed Chorus 4. Year book 3,4. Journalism 1,2. BEULAH GRAVES—Band 1,2,3, � Girls Chorus 2,3, Mixed Chorus 2,3, Student Council 1. Journalism 1,2. Yearbook 3,4. Treasurer 2. F.H.A . J. A. WILD GREENHOUSES RUSS LIVERMORE — Harpursville 1. Basketball 2,3,4. Football 4. Base- ball 2,3,1 . Student Councll-Pres. 4 Class Treasurer 3 Yearbook 3 JOAN NELSON—Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. J.V. Cheer- leader 1. Varsity Cheerleader 2,3,4 Secretary 1,2,3,4. Journalism 1,2. Activity and Sports Editor of Year- book 3,4. Music Assoc. 2,3‘Athletic Club 2. Twirling 1,2,3,4. OTIS O’BRIEN—Pres. 1,4. Vlce-Pres. 2,3.Baseball 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1, 2,3,4. Football 2,3,4. Yearbook 3 Athletic Club 1,2. Football Mgr. 1. CLARA PADGETT—Band 1,2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Chorus 1,2,3,4. J.tt Cheerleading 3� Varsity Cheerlead- ing 4. Student Council-Vice Pres. 3 Journalism 1,2. Yearbook 3,4. Twir- ling 1,2,3,4. F.H.A. 1. Music Assoc. 2,3 Pres. 2. Vioe-Pres. 1. News Reporter 4. HILDA TAYLOR—Norwich High School 1, 2. Girls Chorus 3 JULES WAGNER—Band 1, 2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 3« J.V. Basketball 3,4. F.F. A. 1. Treasurer 4. Journalism 2. Music Club 2,3 Yearbook 3,4. Stud- ent Council 2. News Reporter 1. MV THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY MAYSIE YELLS—Band 1,2,3,Ur. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3 - Girls Chorus 1,2,3s 4. J. V. Cheerle-der 1. Varsity Cheerleader 2,3� Student Council- Treasurer 2. Journalism 1,2. Edltor- in-Chief Yearbook 3 Yearbook k. Twirling l,2,3,k. F. H. A. 1. Ath- letic Assoc. 2. Music Club 2,3 Vice-Pres. U. How We Looked Then this page is sponsored by BERNARD R. FINKL.E, Real Estate Broker this page is sponsored by MARGESON'S RESTAURANT Senior Class Play The cast of “Hobgoblin House” rif. • ir director Mi. a? Youn.;. “Aunt Priscilla is seized by seudo-ghosts — Back row: (L - P.) George Petry, Norma Dainels, Barlett Pointer Middle row: Mr- Pelton, Phyllis Terk, Bernice Nightman, Alice Livermore� Kiss Young- Front row: Wanda Dain, Elizabeth Christensen, Beverly Ireland, Betty Wagner, Betty Comstock Class Advisor: Mr- Pelton Fi . ih.-r.t Elizabeth Christensen Vice President Norma Daniels Secretary Alice Livermore Treasurer Beverly Ireland Student Council Representatives Betty Wagner Norman Dlxson Our Junior year opened with 12 in the Class- This year for the first time we had a homeroom alone, with Hies Young as our homeroom teacher- 3efore Christmas Vacation we had received and were proudly earing our class rings- Receiving them bo early in the year pleased us very much- To add to our treasury we sponsored a skating rarty, sold stockings, and sponsored the movie Little Men- Strictly for fun the class had a hayride and limited the party to Juniors only- Naturally a few guests were invited- We held our Junior Prom June 9th- Ernie Russ supplied the music- Tills June we will all face Regents, hoping to be the class of 51 next year- THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY AMBLER VILLE GAS STATION wmm Tor Roy; (L- R) Leslie 'Gale, John Samuels, Donald White Middle Roy; (L - R) Mr. Fredrickson, Helen Horwood, Jill Clearo, Marian Holden, Miss Regan Bottom Roy; (L - R) Gage Barkley, James Barney, Richard Boise, Richard Meade Class Officers Pres. Donald White Vice-Pres. Gage Barkley Sect. Jill Clearo Tres. Marian Holden Student Council - Helen Norwood, Richard Boise Class Colors: Blue and White Class Flower-White Rose Class Motto: A wish bone ain't r.s likely to get ye someplace as a backbone. Me began our Sophmore year with eleven members in our class. Robert Schermerhorn and Ray Adams left us at the beginning of the tern. We had a new boy whose name was Leslie Gale cone into our class in the middle of the term. He left in a week. A great loss I He was the silent type, cuite a difference from the rest of the class. During the year we had a rr.arris e court for fun night on Halloween. We also did a class ro- gram for assembly. Donald White and Gage Barkley played on the varsity team for basketball, football, and base- ball and did n good job. Dick Meade and Richard Boise played junior varsity basketball, football, and baseball. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY LYLE SISSON’S FEED STORE To; Row (L - R) Lawerence Wall, Annabelle Jones, Ellery De- Moer, Richard Scherraerhorn, Betty Rowe, John Harrison. Middle Row (L - R) Miss Balfoort, Reginia Meade, Elsie Davis, Max Brownell, Jerry Brooks, Olive Knapp. Bottom Row (L - R) Billy Wellman, Betty Colyer, Sandra Ford , Ruth Robinson, Barbara Young, Alfred White. Pres. Max Brownell Sec'y. Sandra Ford Student Council: Class Flower - Rose Vice Pres. John Harrison Tree. Richard Sohermerhorn Annabelle Jones, Alfred White Class Colors - Red and White The Freshman Class was the first class to have a 100$ enrollment in the Junior Red Cross drive this year. We had a fun-house at the school Hallowe'en party, run by Lawerence Wall, Ellery De3oer, Richard Schermerhoin, Al- fred White, Sandra Ford, Ruth Robinson. In February we presented a program for the class assem- bly. It consisted of three pantomines. We are proud of our classmate, Max Brownell, who made, the varsity basketball team. Class members on the J unior Varsity were: Jerry Brooks, Richard Sohermerhorn, William Wellman and Ellery DeBoer. Three of the Junior V arslty Cheer- leaders, Sandra Ford, Regina Meade, and Betty Colyer were in the Freshmen Class. We had seventeen members at the beginning of the year • Deana Curtis, Elsie Davis, and Olive Knapp have now Joined us, making a total of twenty members. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY VICTORY CHAIN, INC. EIGHT GRADE Front Row (L - R) Peter Kullman, Garnet Wells, Doria Beadle, Nancy Nelson, Barbara Powers, Rita Curtis, Tommy Meade. Middle Rov; (L - R) Mrs. Dlxson, Erma Eglesston, Carl Olsen, Eleanor Beckwith, Louis Grant, Beatrice Brownell, Patty Col- yer. Back Row (L-R) Roy Aders, Robert Beadle, Charles Loucks, Glen Moore, Philip Young. SEVENTH GRADE Front Row (L - R) Chris Thomsen, Lois Brooks, Virginia Cady, Alvina Cope, Shirley Anderson, Dorothy Pad- gett John VanPelto Middle Row (L-R) Mrs. Johnson, Marcia Robinson, Weston Utter, Peter Bereziik, James Lamphere, Jennie Beadle. Back Row (L - R) Leland Head, Robert Knapp, Ronald Loucks, Richard 'Samuels, Aubrey Lamphere. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY L_. J. B. LUMBER SUPPLY CO. SIX GRADE Front Row (L - R) Wayne Ezlck, Lewis Dain, Maxine Adams, Freddy Nelson, Peter Young, Elma. Utter, Edward Beadle. Middle Row (L-R) Miss Shillabeer, Harold Sisson, Violet Van Pelt, Frances Knapp, Shirley Wood, Ida May Gale, Glenn San- ford. Back Row (L - R) Qioky Wood, Tommy Jensen, Christene Aders, Jackie Brownson, Nancy Shaver, Dicky Bell, Ronald Dan- iels. FIFTH GRADE Front Row (L-R) Tommy Lamphere, Mahlon Davis, Gerry Christensen, Jean Christensen, Kenneth Figger, Robert Boise, Larry Meyers. Middle Row (L-R) Miss Shillabeer, Freddy Brooks, Diane Brigs Ann Jensen, Grace Knapp, Mary Ann Preston, Karen Utter. Back Row (L-R) Clarence Head, David Youngs, Dora Oaks, Bobby Boioe, William Salisbury. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY TED BRINING INSURANCE rCV. TV GRADE Top row: (L-R) Warren Boise, Bruce Wall, Donald Christian, Jeffery Miles, LeRoy Salisbury. Center row: (L-R) Mrs. Brooks, Edward Powers, Joyce Daniels, Roberta Dixson, Helen Rowe, Charles Frayer, John Robinson, Bottom row; (L-R) James Sanford, Dale Utter, Lillian Beadle, Stephen Young, Emory Ford, Richard Church. THIRD grade Top row: (L-R) William Morgan, Doris Olson, Anne Ford, G-.il McGuire, Donald Salisbury. Center row: (L-R) Mrs. Dull, Delano Sanford, Philip May, Sally Powell, Kathryn Davis,William Thomsen, David Christian Bottom row: (L-R) Virginia Thomsen, Patricia Wood, Deanna Sisson, Bonnie Ann Eddy, Norma Jensen, Jennie Berzuck, Beverly Lawrence. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY HOLM ES VILLE TRADING POST FIRST GRADE Front Row (L-R) Sandra Wood, Joan Miles, Anna Marie Jenkins, Donald Murray, Mary Catherine Kapka, Faith Foster, Janice Meyers. Middle Row (L-R) David Thomsen, Jimmie Young, Johanne Thom- sen, Carol Smith, Mary Lee Christian, Russell Adams, Betty Laurence, Winnie Sandford, Mrs. VanCamp. Back Row (L-R) Tommy Peck, Barry Chrisman, Joyce Stevens, Judith Edwards, Karen Clearo, Roberta VanPelt, Bobby Cable. THIS PAGE IS sponsored by TAMSETT FUNERAL HOME SECOND GRADE Front Row (L-R) Munroe Felton, Clifton Tamsett, Dennis Polster, James Preston, Robert Church, Douglas Ezlck, Everett Boise. Middle Row (L-R) Gary Benson, Doun Dlxson, Lorraine Utter, Mary Ann Davis, Linda Jackson, Clayton Salisbury, Ralph Bak- er, Edwin White. Back Row (L-R) Richard Kroeger, Lloyd Bradford, Carole Marg- eson, Clarence Beadle, Lynn Camp, Clarence Knapp, Miss White. KINDERGARTEN Front Row (L-R) Paul Dlxson, Kay Brooks, Patri- cia White, Snooky Peet, Carol Sue Nelson, Harry Morgan. Middle Row (L-R) Gerry Ann Sanford, John Sperry, Dean Dlxson, Gary Flgger, Linda Utter, Shirley Sperry, Mrs. Preston. Back Row (L-R) Paul Davis, Harry Knapp, Clarence Rowe, Judith Ann Donaghue, Roger Seeley, Sharon Brooker. ALMA MATER In the Unadilla Valley, Where our South Town lies, Stands our nohle Alma Mater, Glorious to view. South New Berlin, South New Berlin, Black and Gold we love. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, South New Berlin, Hail I FIGHT SONG Here's to South New Berlin, we'll fight for you. And win for the honor, of- our South Town School. FIGHT I FIGHT t FIGHT I Fight boys we will back you, with cheers and song, Till shouts of victory, ring loud and long. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY E. J. HIL.E w. Football Team Back Row (L-R) - Alfred White Mgr., Gage Bark-ley, end; Otis O'Brien, Capt., halfback; Don Anderson, end; Dick Meade, center; Russ Livermore, end; Bob Meade, halfback; Don White, quarter back; Georye Davis, coach; Front Row (L-R) - Ellery DeBoer, end; Norman Dixson, end; Ronald Loucks, end; Don Edick, quarterback; Phil Young, end; Louis Grant, halfback Date S. N. B. Visiting Team Visitors Sent. 23 13 New Berlin -; Lik Sept• 29 32 Laurens 30 Oct. 7 Hartwick 6 rH • -1-5 O O 19 Edmeston 2 Oct. 21 19 Morris 6 home games THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY HOTCHKIN DAIRY Top Row (L-R) Otis O'Brien, George Retry, Don Anderson, Ellery DeBoer, Don Edlck Middle Row - Bartlett Polster, Norman Gould, Dick Boise, Ruse Livermore, Don White Front Row - Coach Davis, Gage Barkley, Dick Meade, Jerry Brooks, Alfred White, Mgr- DATE S.N.E. VISITING TEAM VISITORS Apr. 25 Lauren8 — Apr ■ 28 Morris — May 9 Hartv.rick — May 12 . —- Laurens — May 16 . Morris — May 19 ■■ - Edmeston 1 — May 23 . - - . New Berlin — May 26 Hartwi ck — May 31 New Berlin Home Games 1 Double Header THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY HERB S GARAGE Ball Team Basketball Team Back Row VARSITY TEAM (L-R) - Don White, forward; Russ Livermore, guard; Otis O'Brien, center; Don Edick, forward; Gage Barkley, guard; Max Brownell, forward; Center Row JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM (L-R) - Richard Schermerhorn,. forward; George Petry, center; Ellery DeBoer, forward Front Row -George Davis, coach; Billy Wellman, forward; Dick Meade, guard; Jules Wagner, forward; Dick Boise, forward; Jerry Brooks, forward; Alfred White, Mgr. Date S. N. B. Visiting Team Visitors Nov. 29 42 Gilbertsville Dec. 3 38 Laurens Dec. 6 32 Guilford Dec. 9 4 8 Morris Dec. 13 61 Gilbertsville Dec. 15 25 Edmeston Jan. 4 40 Mt. Upton Jan. 6 39 New Berlin Jan. 13 35 Hartwlck Jan. 20 31 Laurens Jan. 27 32 Morris Feb. 3 28 Edmeston w Feb. 7 32 Mt. Upton Feb. 10 31 New Berlin Feb. 17 36 Kartwiclc home games 23 31 49 35 21 46 34 52 32 34 26 45 40 42 31 THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY PARKER’S STORE THIS VARSITY CHEERLEADERS - (L-R) - Joan Nelson, Alice Livermore) Bernice Wisihtman Clara Padgett) Maysle Welle JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS - Back Row (L-R) - Beatrice Brownell) Garnet Wells, Betty Colyer Front Row - Regina Meade, Sandra Ford is sponsored by C. R. KROEGER Insurance Agency Norwich . i ed chorus The mixed chorus began the year of 195° with a good share of the high school members. We met for practice Tuesdays and Thursdays. On March 16, most of our members participated in the Music Festival at Edmeston, singing, “Donkey's Serenade, Prayer For Today, Mow The Day Is Over, , and Sleepy Town Express. We all attended the World Day of Prayer service and took an active part in it. On May 6th, many of us took part in the county Vocal Festival, held in Mom-rich. In the latter part of May we held our annual concert at which we sang, Charlotte Town, Donkey Serenade, Soon Ah Will Be Done,'’ Volx Celestes, and The Lords Prayer. GIRLS CHORUS The girls chorus started the year 1950 with a good share of the members from grades 8 through 12. We met for practice on Mondays and Wednesdays. During the year we participated in several activities, one being the Music Festival at Edmeston on March l6th. At this festival we sang, Skip To My Lou, Some Enchanted Evening, Were you There, and Slyvia. On May 6th, several of our members took r-rt in the County Vocal Festival held in Norwich. We sang, In Silent Might, Three Blind Mice , and Sing Robin Sing. We also held our annual concert in the school auditorium in the latter part of May. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY FRED M. EZICK GIRL'S CHORUS DRUM MAJORETTS THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY WALTER S. BAGG Bulldozing Excavating This year our band had forty members with Mr. Raynor as our conductor. We met for practice three times a week plus sectional rehearsals on Mondays. We held our usual concerts this past summer and were in demand throughout the year at various community affairs, assemblies held at the school,and played at the home basket- ball games. We took part in the county area music festival held in Edmeston this year on March l6th. On March 25th our band took part in the county instrumental festival held in Oxford, We held our annual concert at our school in the latter part of May. THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY CHURCH’S HARDWARE THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY HIRSCH MENS' SHOP THE YEAR BOOK STAFF YORK} ,L- - CHAPTER OF N. Y. STATE JR. HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Top Row (L-R): Jules Wagner, Typist; Elizabeth Christensen, Music Editor ; Jill Clearo, Sophomore Editor; Richard Schermerhorn, Sales. Middle Row: Mr. Klrchner, Faculty Advisor; Phyllis Terk, Junior Editor; Ruth Robinson, Freshman Editor, Joan Nelson, Sports Editor. Bottom Row: Barbara C-ardner, Utility; Beverly Ireland, Typist; Norma Daniels, EdItor-in-Chief; Alice Livermore, Adverti s ing;May s1e 'Jells,Senior Editor Advertising Sales. Student Council Standing: (L-R) Annabelle Jones, Richard Boise, Alfred White Betty Wagner Seated: (L-R) Lois Brooks, Garnet Wells, Russ Livermore Mr. Pelton, Naomi Colyer Safety Patrol Back Row: (L-R) Chris Thompson, Ronald Loucks, Richard Boise, Couglas Satterlee Front Row: Mr. Pelton, Bobby Boise, Barbara Gardner Bernice 7,'iahtman, Patty Colyer THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY NELSON - OLSON American Jr. Red Cross Among the activities sponsored by the local Junior Red Cross unit this year were the annual membership drive; the filling of gift boxes for children overseas; sending boxes of cookies, candy, fruit, etc. to South New Berlin friends in hospitals, nursing homes and institutions; and making scrap books of the American way of living in our community to send to schools overseas. 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