Vernon Verona Sherrill Central School - Sheveron Yearbook (Verona, NY)

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP FIVE! . . VALEDICTORIAN ALAN KELTS 94.025 SALUTATORI AN HELEN HENNESSY 90.950

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YESTERDAY Not long ago, in the second month of the year, a group of excited, eager seventh graders passed through the big glass doors of their new Jr.-Sr. High School. We, the Class of I960, remember that February of 1955, be- cause we were those seventh graders. We were to enjoy the friendships, work, and activities that only our class will remember. Since we were busy getting acquainted with our new school and with other students we did not have any activities as seventh graders. As eighth graders, however, we were eager to elect officers and request activities. We elected Alan Brecken- ridge as President, John Walker as Vice-President, Steve Morris as Secretary, and Ronnie Putman as Treasurer. Mr. Collins was our advisor. The request for a Saint Patrick’s Day Dance was granted. For the first time we were able to work together at an activity. Alan Brecken- ridge and April Hall were our Duke and Duchess for the evening while Mrs. Beth Campbell provided the music. As we began our first year of high school with Alan Breckenridge, President; Jeff Ferris, Vice-President; Mar- garet Smith, Secretary; and Craig Duncan, Treasurer, the idea of a money-making project was accepted by all of us. We tried all schemes imaginable, such as knocking on our neighbors’ doors, flattering our friends, or bribing our relatives to sell our quota of Christmas cards. Our efforts proved rewarding as we received a profit of over two hundred dollars. The Valentine’s Dance was the main social event of our Freshman year. Larry Sprague and April Hall were named King and Queen. Alan Breckenridge was again elected President in our sophomore year. Other officers included Bob Drake, Vice-President; Lois Langford, Secretary; and Ronnie Jones, Treasurer. In order to show everyone that we were aware of the space age we developed the theme of Satellite Swing” for our spring dance. The gym was decorated with an enormous satellite hanging from the ceiling and nets of balloons which were dropped during the dance. Disc jockey Dandy Dan Leonard played records while we danced. It was up to us as sophomores to provide flowers for Baccalaureate and Commencement. After much coax- ing from our advisor, Mrs. Reynolds, several members volunteered to donate flowers and arrange them for these events. Our Junior year, with Mrs. Bellinger as our advisor, found us with many activities. After electing officers of Alan Breckenridge, Steve Morris, Lois Langford, and Doug Linstruth as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, we began our activities. The two main events of the first half of our junior year were the Football Dance and the ordering of our rings. The climax of the football season was the Football Dance for which we were responsible. The ceiling of the gym was decorated with red and white streamers of crepe paper and the walls were decorated with foot- ball helmets and megaphones. After much consideration pf the ring committee with several companies, our rings were finally ordered and we were eagerly awaiting their arrival. The second semester was devoted entirely to our Junior Prom. We voted on a theme three times before we were satisfied. Finally, we decided on Carousel.” Committees began work and there were many excited whispers about the decorations which the decoration com- mittee was trying to keep secret. On May 22 the big night arrived. While dancing to the music of Freddy Lawrence our eyes wandered to the center of the floor where we saw the gaily decorated Carousel where our king and queen, Ron Jones and April Hall, were crowned. Then our eyes turned to the crystal ball and the pink and white streamers which extended from it to the blue curtains on the walls. This was our Prom and we were proud of it. In September, 1959, we assembled once more to elect officers. Howard Clapsaddlc was elected President; Joan Felts, Vice-President; April Hall, Secretary; and Larry Herzog, Treasurer. Already we were preparing for graduation. We ordered our announcements and cards, and filled out our statistics for the Senior section in the yearbook. The biggest event was our Senior pictures. Many of us enjoyed working at our Senior Conces- sion at the School Fair, especially Allen Glover, who was willing to sacrifice several dips into a tub of water, for the good old Senior class. Thanks Al! We’ll never forget it. ’’Winter Wonderland, our theme for the Christmas Dance, was carried out vet)' effectively. Characteristics of a winter scene were snow flakes, lighted Christmas trees, and a snow-covered fence extending along a path. Adding to the effect was the music provided by our own V.V.S. Dance Band. As Leap Year rolled around the girls of the Senior class insisted on a Leap Year Dance. In February their wish was granted and a capacity crowd filled the gym to dance to the music of disc jockey, Gordy Hood. We let the teachers take it easy for a day as each of us dressed in our Sunday best and conducted classes. Not until that day did we realize how difficult and tire- some teaching could be. As June approached we looked forward to the arrival of our yearbooks, graduation, and the Dinner Dance. These were to be the biggest and most important events of our class, for we knew that these events would climax our days at V.V.S. To us, the Class of I960, our days at V.V.S will seem like only yesterday as we skim through the pages of this, our yearbook. HELEN HENNESSY 15

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VICTOR GLEN ADAMS Hector What's up? Varsity Football 3, 4; J.V. Foot- ball 1; Varsity Basketball 4; J.V. Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Baseball 4; Intramural Basketball 3; Track 4. A smile that won't come off. SANDRA LEI BIRD Sendee Ha! Ha! Prom Attendant 3; F.N.A. 4; F.H.A. 1; Pantherettes 3, 4; Shcvcron Business Staff 4. Mischief danceth in her eyes. LEON ROSS BEAULIEU Boo-ah ChaCha-Cha!” Wrestling 2, 3, 4. I've taken my fun where I've found it. LINDA LEE BARNES Pinky Where’s Bob Library Club 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Basketball 1; Archery 2. Earth being so good, would heaven seem best? MARY MARGARET BLUST Butchie Why not! French Club I; Math Club 2; F. T.A. 2, 3; Cadet Teacher 3; G. A.A. 2, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 1; F. N. A. 4; Football Queen Candidate 3; Tri- Valley League Queen Representa- tive 3; Junior Prom Queen Candidate 3. A kind overflow of kindness. 17