Tioga Central High School - Tiogan Yearbook (Tioga Center, NY)

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CLASS HISTORY ln September of T952 our class numbering forty-one entered its first year of a Sentimental Journey. Mr. Meade and Miss Stuhlmiller acted as conductors. They helped us raise money by selling magazine subscriptions. Trophies were awarded to Barbara Wiggins and George Hill for excellent salesmanship. Our first year was accented in June with a class picnic at Watkins Glen and Enfield Glen. The only thing which marred the day of fun was that we were Singing in the Rain on the way home. Thus ended the Unforgettable memories of our first year of high school. Under the directorship of Mr. Phillips and Miss McConnell we began Round-Up Time at T.C.S. for our second lap of the iourney. That year 39 students signed in for the song fest. To enlarge our class treasury the members of the class sold refreshments at basketball games. The year was an unhurried one for most of us. To spotlight the year we took a class trip to Chenango State Park. Although it was cold we enjoyed the food cooked on the outdoor fireplace, the dancing, swimming, and boating on the lake. This was the mid-way point of our iourney. We packed up pencils, papers, and books, said good-bye to teachers and friends and with Time On Our Hands we waited for fall. As Time Goes By, September T954 rolled around. We were now proud Juniors marching along the path of education. With two years behind us and two years to go, we dug in for a busy and crowded year of activities. With Miss Strohl's competent leadership the Tioga Highlights again danced to the surface. Many hours were spent collecting new items for the paper and had it not been for Miss Strohl's help, we surely would have failed. A treasured dream come true was the arrival of our class rings, which every- one wore with pride. We were Waltzing On Air after the success of our spring carnival which was put on by the 35 members of our class and the assistance of Mr. Hayden and Miss Strohl. Another climax of the year was our Junior Prom. A Garden of Memories was the basis for the setting. lt consisted of a wishing well, a rock garden, a fish pond and spring flowers. It was a Little Bit of Heaven that night in May when all the hard work of hanging crepe paper, fixing the Throne, gathering the flowers and the numerous other tasks were completed and the scene finished for 9:00 P.M. The thrilling moment of prom night was the crowning of King Milton and Queen Betty. As in preceding years our year's activities were completed by a class picnic at Chenango Park. With another year behind us we were Drifting and Dreaming for another sum- mer. In T955 we started on the last climb of our iourney knowing full well that there were many tasks to be completed if we were to reach our goal-graduation. Our first achievement of the year was the Senior Play, Hillbilly Weddin', directed by Mr. Mitchell and Mrs. Patterson. Many rehearsals, practicing of parts, and setting up scenery went into the producing of such a good play. The roar of laughter echoed through the auditorium as the curtain went up on opening night. The result of all the hard work was a great increase in our class treasury, making our vision of Washington seem clearer. On October 31, the 27 Seniors at Tioga had the pleasure of welcoming the T6 Seniors of Nichols to our school. A get-acquainted Halloween Party was given for both classes. The party was a success and we united to work on the second edition of the yearbook.

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CLASS WILL We, The Senior Class of 1956 of the Tioga Central School, in the town of Tioga, the state of New York, being of sound mind and bad memory, do Therefore make, ordain, publish and declare This to be our last will and testament. I, Betty Goble, leave my ability to keep quiet in study halls to Marilyn Butters. I, Betty French, leave an alarm clock for all future Prom Queens. I, Nancy Keeler, leave my ability to walk up a hill rapidly to my cousin, Jay. I, Sairdra Yaple, leave a pair of old shoes to Sandy LaPlante in case her horse breaks a eg. I, Pat Divers, leave to Ralph Ball my power and ability to argue with the teachers. I, Sandra Catlin, leave my red suspenders To Marion Lane. I, Don Hunt, leave my place on the bench to anyone who will fill it. I, Jerry Pierce, leave my name of Juke to Joe Snyder. I, Janice Sykora, leave my friendly arguments with Business Teachers to Joanne Sutfirt. I, Eric Frank, leave my wit and humor to Eugene Howey. I Yvonne Goble, leave my confusion and talkativeness to my sister, Carol. I I, Sally Miller, leave all the ivory keys to Gay Tredeau. I Glen McCoy, leave all the technical fouls I have accumulated through my four I years of basketball to Jay Dutton, Duane Barnhart, Jim Woodruff, Andrew Krapf, and Al Baker. I, Inez Brown, leave my quiet nature to Katherine Middaugh. I Lynda Tobin, leave my sister Janice my ability to.get along with others. I l, Doris Henson, leave my library pass to Lois Goble and Dick Schweiger. I, Mary Robinson, will my being short to my younger brother Fred. I, Joan Hanna, will my bird-like appetite to Jim Woodruff. I, Tom Donaldson, leave my ability and record of making fouls to Jay Dutton and my ability to get along with the Teachers to Al Baker. I, Barbara Nichols, leave my ability to ride a horse To Barbara LaPlante. I, Dave Johnson, leave my ability to keep grass off the school driveway To Jerry Pierce. I Betty Perry, leave my crowded seat on The bus To Juanita Robbs. I I, Ruth Hansen, will my ability to annoy the teachers To Elton Garey. I, Helen Willis, leave my place in Triple Trio to Janice Heath. I, June Thurston, leave my second clarinet chair to Carole Godfrey. I, Linnolee Carrier, leave my height to Jane Bensely. l, George Hill, leave Lewis Relyea my place in quartet. I, Darryl Middleton, leave my brother Alton the jeep to drive to Tioga Central School. I, Bill Cruttenden, leave my nights at the Optimo to Jerry Pierce. I, Donna Berry, leave Biology To any interested party. We, the Seniors leave Mr. Greenfield and other faculty members with 45 less problems and We with Plenty of NoThin ' willingly leave it all behind to the Junior Class. Signed this first clay of February 1956.

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MEMORIES Let us for a few minutes wander Down Memory Lane with the sixteen members of the Class of T956 who took a Sentimental Journey from Nichols High to Tioga Central on October 31, i955 and became part of a larger class. Do You Remember when, twenty excited Happy Wanderers entered our fresh- man class? The year was a memorable one with Mr. Corrigan, our advisor, di- recting us. In the spring of the year it was Take Me Out to the Ball Game with our class selling refreshments at the games. We didn't accumulate much wealth in that first year, but we had fun selling magazines, candy, tags, and baked goods. My, but we were proud of each accomplishment! Do You Remember when, with the help of Mr. Mahoney, the sophomore year added to our memories? We started with twenty Happy Wanderers but during the year four of them left. We went reminiscing back to the days of A Bicycle Built for Two and put on a Gay Nineties Revue which was the outstanding event of that carefree year. We also sold Nichols shirts, candy, and baked gopds. Little else was accomplished by these gay Sophomores. Do You Remember when, we, the sixteen Happy Wanderers entered our Junior year and were one more step toward our goal! With the help of our director, Mr. Grossman, and our President, Donna Berry, the year was very successful. Our theme that year was Whistle While You Work because we worked hard on the Junior play, Hillbilly Weddin', serving luncheons, and selling cards. Our class rings were Many Splendored Things. Do You Remember when, the sixteen Happy Wanderers entered our last year and were Keyboard Kings? Don Hunt came from Athens and added another note to the scale. The year began by electing our officers who were: President, Tom Donaldson, Vice President, Darryl Middleton, Secretary, Nancy Keeler, and Treasurer, Betty Goble. Much credit must be given to Mrs. Corbin, our director, for the year. We are now working Night and Day for our senior trip to Washington and our final goal . . . GRADUATION. JUST MEMORIES-Last Day at Nichols '7 l