Tonawanda High School - Tonawandan Yearbook (Tonawanda, NY)

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MRS. WICSGS OF THE -CABBAGE PATCH The Senior Play of 1934 proved to be one of the most successful ever given in Tonawanda High School. The large cast made the action lively and the stage colorful. The story vs zlraingtized by Annie Crawford Flexner from the novel by Alice Hegan Rico, a. novel which portrayed the beloved Mrs. Wiggs and her friendly people who have entered into the hearts and minds of a nation. Mrs. Wiggs encouraged all wholived in the Cabbage Patch with her kind deeds, gcod hunxgr and philosophical advice. . There are many interesting characters. Mrs. hiclic.-rn, the sisovpy. village gossipp the unfortunate Mrs. Schultz,who weighilzd at least two hundred and fifty, and her dutiful spouse who backed up all h-sr opinions with, l'Und meg the pathetic Miss I-latry who tried so hard to please her rnatrin1onial buroau husband, Mr. Stubbins, but she could not cook to suit himg Los ey lv-lary, an orphan girl who took care of little Tommy in the orphanage, and fled, with him when she learned he was to be taken away: was rescued by Bil,iy'llVig'g5s and takento his mother's home where he became her loyal cham- pion, even to lighting the sheriff in her behalf: Miss Lucy and Mr. Bob, the lovers vftibse quarrel Mrs. Wiggsi had to patch up, and the mischievous children of Mrs.'Wiggs: Australia, Europena, and Asia, the oldest, who had her hands full keeping uno younger ones out of danger, and managing Chris I-lazy who could be annoying although he likedrher-very well. Other characters had their tiny troubles, too, but Mrs. 'Vfiggs was able to adjust everything for everybody, even her erring hurl Ano. . xg., .- Q, V g The cast .was as follows: Mrs. Wiggs, lviazion Tripodig Lovey Mary, Helen Warner, Miss l-lazy, Mildred Ross: Miss Lucy, Rosina Burnettg Mrs. Schultz, Leona Andres: Mrs. Eichorn, Doris Leberp Australia, Evelyn Vogel, Europena, Elvie Nelson, Asia, Margar1ft'Berlialter: Mr. Stubbins, Wilbert lankep Mr. Wiggs, Eugene Shaferg Mr. Bob, Stuart Wolf: Billy Wiggs, Frank Bellingerp Chris I-lazy, Merle Filsingerp Mr. ll. Hunkerdunkus lones, Charles Crrafg Deputy Sheriff, lohn Albright: Deacon Bagby, Gordon Allenp Mr. Schultz, Richard Perryg Eddie Schultz, Eugene Slackg Michey Viney, lack Leightyg Tiny Viney, Ann Sieberg Lena Krausrneier, Dorothy Pickard. ' The play was under the direction of Miss Dorothy Bush. The High School orchestra furnished the music. ROSINA BURNETT 26

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CHRONICLES OF THE CLASS OF 1934 Once upon a time, in some instances, a long time ago, the mighty monarchs of Tonawanda High School put a violent strain on their cerebral region and forded the Rivers issued semi-annually by the New York State Board of Education. The grandeur of the graduation that followed can be surpassed only by another of this Iune. We uentered to learn in 1930, f29-28-271, and uleave to serve in 1934. All these years of life, and what a life, task any of the exhausted but triumphant teachersl, we excelled in major scholastic trials, and we added new laurels to the trophy case for athletic ability. We were never dull, or without enthusiasm, or unprepared, fexcept on Book Report dayl. In short, ours has been, without question, the perfection admired but seldom attained by our past, present, or future classmates. Our standard of supremacy shall stand as an incentive to those ambitious youngsters of vivid imagination. The program of achievements began in our cradle daze of 1930. We autographed the Annuals of the then upperclassmen which, in those days, was the height of any freshrnan's sky. We soared around in the clouds for what seemed a short time, then some of us had to bail-out. The rest glided safely into their Sophomore year. Our conquests, and the honors we heaped upon the school, are too numerous to mention, therefore, we l'Carioca'd into the lunior Homeroom under the supervision of Mrs. Filsinger. At this rung up the ladder we picked up our old pal and able advisor on school life, Bike, who assisted our class officers- President-loe Balough Vice President-Chuck Rech Secretary-Rosina Burnett Treasurer-Pete Zickey in the problems incurred by conducting such a brilliant, sparkling, illustrious, eminent, intelligent, tempermental, studious, competent, diligent, and renowned group of individuals. Reminiscence brings fond memories of joy and gladness. The lunior Prom, a very delightful affair, was just an inkling of what this class did with their Senior Prom. That bit of practice made perfection. Many parties and dances that gave pleasure to the other students were sponsored by our class in their lunior year. The ability to surmount obstacles, the aptitude, the acumen of our class could not be downed so, although it brought great sorrow to our faculty, we became the Kings and especially Queens of Kibler Kastle, fthe rest of you are but maids and knaves, have hope. We didl. After carefully choosing the most becoming head, lack Howard's, for our crown, we picked his executive counsel. In case the king should abdict his throne for lack of duty, Rich Baker was to be alternate. Anne Heuer was elected Keeper of the Records, and Eddie Smith was unemployed as Treasurer. Immediately after installing the officers, we began checking off the many and varied events that crowded each other on the Senior Calendar. Each month of the year found us busily engaged with some project for the benefit of either ourselves or the other pupils. On October 31, all the ghosts and goblins on their way to the Hal1owe'en Party scared the Magazine Sale into a grand climax. Those refreshments that so mysteriously disappeared are still missing but the case shall be taken to Scotland Yard in the very near future. November's Thanksgiving Day classic crowned us with the Western New York Championship and also placed a loving cup in the show case after an undefeated season on the gridiron. Our Senior Class was the sponsor of the dance that marked the coming-out again of the football fellows tno more 10 o'clock bed timel. - .lust previous to Christmas Day, our class enjoyed itself at a party where avery familiar Sanny Claus distributed gifts. February 14 couldn't be complete without candy for the Valentinesf' therefore, we very kindly obliged. Ours is also the first class to hold a special candy sale for Mother's Day. The month of March saw the daughters of Tonawanda entertain their mothers at a banquet on the 19th. Later in the month, Mrs Wiggs blew into town and packed the auditorium when she exhibited all the Cabbages in her Patch. . The annual Prom on April 20th surpassed all expectations. lf you believe everything you hear, each girl was the Belle of the Ball attended by Prince Charming, himself. During this month our Commercial students, upon entering a district contest, acquitted themselves in good fashion by bringing home five, of a possible six, honors as companions to those cups already on exhibition. As the President now has a day, so shall our class too, have a day. Iune 16, Class Day, is to be the last splurge before the final plunge into those almighty Rivers. The exact spot of recreation is, as yet, undecided, but rest assured, we can have a wow of a time anywhere, anytime and any place fwe're like thatl. As the Grand Finale to our four years of high school, comes Commencement, an event of striking elegance and impressive dignity. The grand splendor of graduation is saddened by Moving-Up day when we must forever relinquish the right to march into the auditorium and sit in the seats of honorl In adieu we must say that it has been a pleasure to rule such good and faithful underclassmen as you have been, and whom we know will forever endeavor to carry onthe standards set by the Alumni of 1934. ' A Senior stood on a railroad track' The train was coming fast- The train got off the railroad track And let the Senior pass. y . ANN Susana s .25 m ,. .. . .gs ....in.d,.1n.igs.m..a.f .-J 'W -1 ,i I 1 i 's . ,.-J

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THEQSENIOR PROMff.f?Q -' X, . The Senior Prom sponsored by the Class of 1934 proved to be.a brilliant affairf lt was held on the evening of Friday, April the twentieth. ' 4' l f 4 Soft lights and clouds of pastel ,shaded crepepaperftrahsformed the usually business-like gymnasium into a hangar of fairy land ,wlierean 'ethereal diiligiblie' hung suspended in a most alluring iatrnosphere. Ai: various otheimplacesf in ,then hangar, ordinary planes were suspended, and colorfutsspotlightauf 'playing among them created the illusion of motion. Likewise stlvefbuzziand wlfirr' of-,ah airport was transformed intofrnusical, strains' by ArtLaird's orchestral 4 There was no illusion, however, about the gayly moving bodiesgon the' dance floor. They were the senior girls and their guests, in fluffy gowns of many colors and shades floating gracefully aboutthe field in the arms of their escortsu P I lj 1 One section of the gym-presented a scene much like the ClI'dWiT',2f'I'C5OIi1 of one of the palatial continental passenger planes. lt was the coiygcorner arranged for the patrons and patronesses. From this vantage point, the folder generkzfion could enjoy watching the activities ofthe younger. 4- , S , V --If Q . The patrons and patronesses were:sMr. and Mrs. William I .F Kibler, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fraser, Mr. and Mrk:-. Ralph Moslsfkr, Mriaiid Mrs.rFrank Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gruen, Mrqintzl Mrs.. Gordon Hackett, Mr., ' fid'Mrs. Ralph Simson. . ' ' Q s The faculty advisors of the Senior Class are Miss Cecelia Major and Mrs. May Wilder. The chairman of the committee on decorations :was Margaret Mary Berhalter. The following seniors were able assistants: 'Ossian Bedell, Gordon Grfrorer, Doris Leber, Dorothy Pickard, Olive Pagels, Sherwood McQuinn, Dorothy Townsend, Marion Tripodi, lack Howard, Charles Gruengand Stuart Wulf. The latter designed the dirigible, the central figure of fheairport. 27 X r f.