Stamford Central School - Voice Yearbook (Stamford, NY)

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BARKLEY, JOYCE “Music, Music, Music Future Plan: Secretary; Band, Chorus 1,2,5,4; Class Treas- urer 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; National Honor So- ciety 4; Senior Play 4; Year- book 4. BEERS, RUTH “There's Sunlight in Your Eyes” Future Plan: General Elemen- tary Teacher; Student Coun- cil Treas. 2, Pres. 4; Yearbook 4; Newspaper 2, 3 Editor; Prize Speaking 3; President of Class 3; National Honor Society 3, 4. BUEL, KEARN “I'll Get By Future Plan: Be the Presi- dent; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3. CAOUETTE, MARGARET “A Happy Heart Future Plan: Secretary; Band, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secre- tary 3; Yearbook 3, 4; News- paper Club Bus. .Manager 4; National Honor Society Pres- 4; J. V. Cheerleader Mgr. 4. - 4T f BENTZ, JOHN “California, Here I Come Future Plan: Go to Califor- nia; Soccer 4; Individual Sports 4; Vice President of Class 4; Senior Play 4. COOK, RUTH “Keep in the Middle of the Road” F uturc Plan: Secretary; News- paper 2, 3, 4: Yearbook 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Cheerleader 2. 12

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CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1938, one September morning the Class of ’51 was met at the doors of Stamford Central by Mrs. Sitzer, who guided us through kindergarten. Scared as we were, thirteen years ago, it wasn’t long before we were cheating on our naps. On page 16 you will note the Class of ’51 in action at the age of five. Of the twenty-two in our class, only six have gone down the “long, long trail” together. They are: Joyce Barkley, Peggy Caouette, Margie Miller, Bette North, Mike Simmons and Pat Terrell. Having completed successfully the basic eight years, the credit for our grade school education goes to many fine teach- ers. In the first grade Miss I lelcn Moore helped us with our “ABCs.” In our second and third grades the fundamentals of math were drilled in our heads by Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Kelly. We paused to rest in the fourth grade and under Miss Mary Moore (Govern) we concentrated on Ancient History. Waiting for us in the fifth grade was Miss Gordon. Miss McEwan led us through the sixth grade badlands. Devils that we were in Junior High, under the guidance of Miss amosy (Briggs) we presented a “HISTORY OF STAMFORD to the school library. We found the history of Delaware County very fascinating especially the trip we made to Delhi, the County seat. Preparing for eighth grade regents, Miss Ormis- ton ( Valley) was always there to give a willing hand. During eighth grade, taking time out from studies, we formed an eighth grade chorus under Mr. Batson’s direction. We pro- gressed; in fact, we were even asked to participate in the Baccalaureate services in June. In 1947, the Class of ’51, thirty eager freshmen, entered high school with our eyes wide open, and ready for anything (but homework!). To preside over the class, we chose Dick Sil- vcmail. President; Bessie Titus, Vice President, Pat Terrell, Secretary, and Joyce Barkley, Treasurer. Student Council representatives were Peggy Caouette and Dev Demarcst and adviser, Mr. Beanies. During our first year we lost William Laux, Jess Vinson, Harold Kniskern, Henry Moshier, Marion Oakley and Carole Langdon (promoted) but to take their places Ruth Odell, Barbara Clapper and Joan Benjamin joined us. To have at least a “drop in the bucket” for our Senior trip we sponsored a spaghetti supper and a bake sale. As Sophomores, we welcomed Joan Lc Roy and Peggy Rose, but the departure of George Duncan, Ruth Odell, Barbara Clapper, and Joan Benjamin saddened us. ith twenty-eight pupils and $13.97 in our treasury, we again chose Dick Silver- nail. President; and Dev Demarcst, Vice President; Pat I omp- kins. Secretary; and Joyce Barkley, I reasurer, to assist him. Student Council representatives were Ruth Beers and Pat Terrell with Miss Schillaci, adviser. After sponsoring a dona- tion card party and selling Christmas cards, our treasury rose to $202.96. Our Junior year found some new faces in the classroom. These belonged to John Bentz, Norma Schwettmann, and Theodore Masc. It was with great regret that the following left us: Clayton DuBois, Marvin Oakley, Jack F.klund (pro- moted) and Peter Hooks (promoted), Peggy Rose, and Theo- dore Masc. Despite these losses we numbered twenty-seven. For President we chose Ruth Beers; Vice President, Jerome Parys; Secretary, Peggy Caouette; Treasurer, Joyce Barkley; Adviser, Miss Schillaci, and Student Council representatives, Pat Terrell and Dick Silvcmail. We selected rose and green as class colors, the yellow rose as our flower, and our motto SUCCESS GOMES ONLY FROM TRYING. March rolled around and our class rings finally were here. The main event of the year was held May 19, 1950, from 9:00 to 1:00—What was it?—naturally the JUNIOR PROM with Dick Silvernail and Ruth Beers reigning from the throne. With a “Moonlight and Roses theme, Joan Lc Roy, Margie Miller, John Bentz, and Dev Demarcst also shared the lime- light as attendants. The proceeds from selling stationer)’, a radio raffle, and a skating party amounted to $400 to begin our Senior year. Speaking of tradition, twenty-two pupils entered the same 208, as we had as Sophomores and Juniors. Election was held, and to lead us in our most important year, and to our destina- tion, the Senior trip to Washington, we chose Margie Miller as President; Vice President, John Bentz; Secretary, Bessie Titus; Treasurer, Joyce Barkley and advisers, Mrs. Graig and Mr. Appleby. Student Council representatives were Pat Ter- rell, Dick Silvernail, and Ruth Beers was elected President of the Student Council. Results of our magazine subscription sales in September in- creased our treasury by $369.68. ith Joan Lc Roy in the lead of “AUNT MARTHA MARCHES ON” our three act play netted us $127. Other activities held were a Harvest dance, bake sales, skating parties, card party and a donkey basketball game. March 23, 1951, finally arrived and the biggest event of our Senior year occurred, our trip to Washington and New ork. After seeing ail the sights, and losing nobody on the way, we all arrived home Thursday, March 29, tired, but happy. On Friday, April 13, 1951. our Senior Ball was held. Nobody fell off a iadder, and in our beautifully decorated auditorium, our Senior Ball proved to be a success. With graduation slated as June 25, 1951, it looks as if we’ll each be choosing our road in the future. Some to farms, others to jobs or college. We’ll all remember the fun we’ve had to- gether in our “school days” at S. C. S.

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DEMAREST, DEY For He's a Jolly Good Fellow Future Plan: Flying; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice Pres- ident 2; Newspaper 3; Year- book 4; Senior Play 4; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3. JONES, GENEVA “Now You've Gone and Hurt My Southern Pride Future Plan: Beautician; Chorus I, 2, 3. 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Club 3, 4; Girls’ Handicrafts 1; Yearbook 4. EISEL, LILLIAN “Farewell, My Little Dear Future Plan: Secretary; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Competition 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Prize Speaking 3 (Second Prize); Senior Play 4. JUMP. HAROLD uLife Is So Peculiar Future Plan: Radio and TV Technician; Yearbook 3; Silk Screen 4; Individual Sports 4. GRANT, JOAN “You Cant He True Future Plan: Beautician; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Ath- letics 2, 3; Girls’ Handicrafts 3, 4; J.V. Cheerleader .Mgr. 4. LeROY JOAN “My Heart Stood Still Future Plan: Housewife and Secretary; Girls' Sports 2. 3, 4, Cheerleader 2. 3, 4; News- paper 2, 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Yearbook 4; Sen- ior Play 4. 13