Vestal High School - Den Yearbook (Vestal, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1945 volume:

Dmserriecf by Uwe SEN! 255 Q Vesial Cfznfcva I Neg I-y Salvo I N 1945 . ' o -L , ,. ' f . .35 ,F I ', . Af. ,A - .. . ,.. 3 o -, . . L fs- .I . - X.. JI -':, J. .i -1-. --,f ' ..- - K + - x 'J w- L, - --- - 1,11 , -ln, , Y - Y-fr V fiv- -Z1 Mr Pendlebury fvxn M'3s me vue rson Williams Kuntn Robinson o Davss Miss Esty MV' DEDICATION san,e We gratefully dedicate this, the 1945 issue of 'The Den,' to those members of the faculty of the Vestal Central School who have entered the armed forces to safeguard the liberties and welfare of our country In Memoruam IN MEMORY OF EARLE V RICHARDS A FORMER MEMBER OF OUR CLASS WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY FEBRUARY 23 l945 I 1 ' I Y 1 , - P UGTRATW Board of Education H Paul K Kintner Vlce President Stephen 0 Salmon Supervislng Principal Lewis P Warner Clufton L Rose, Preandent Fred FeDora, Treasurer Halter H Owen Clerk L L Mawn STEPHEN 0. SALMUN Supervising Principal B.S., M.A. Syracuse U. Pa. State College Albany S. Teachers C. QQ W '1 5-is '- -it-V Y' ip? - 1 'A Jwe.p-.,- ' 1, I -1 Z, Qt, ij'- : L V122 4 ' -.' '- ' fl-g , . A' 'A '?iL9a3'fk: ' , , ,, 'fi ' - RAYMOND D. LEADBETTER Vice Principal A.B. Amherst College Oneonta S. Teachers C. Col. School of Mines 'Q.... ARTHUR J. PECK GORDON F BURR Guidance D1F6Ct0F Grade Supervisor A.B. Wheaton College Mathematics M.A. New York U. Brown University A B Randolph Teachers Class ELLAMAE F. ALBECK Elementary Cortland S. Teachers Buffalo S. Teachers Pa. State College Hwy ,nge HELEN BOND Mathematics, English Buffalo S. T. C. B.S. GRACE X. CAMP Elementary E. Stroudsburg S, T, C, V, ..'l:, ,, 1 Nuirx ou? 'big 'RT?. 1 I IRENE ALLEY HELEN C.AU5TIN RUSSELL ggxgg nAR1 BARBER Mathematics Elementary Elementary Elementary C. Syracuse Univ. A.B. Buffalo S. T. C. B.S. Geneseo S. Teachers C. Oneonta S. T. C. B.E C. syracuse University Syracuse University 6 h f A 1 :ii Igia' A V ' fl' 5 ag, I LOTTIE M. BRIGGS Elementary Syracuse University Pa. State College ,5 nr 5' -af Q, . ,L ,?P5'L-. If ty ALTHEA CLEHELL Home Economics Syracuse Univ. B,S, oy f-gp-Q 5 H. IVAN BRYDEN lnstrumental Music Mansfield S. T. C. B.S. Pa. S. C.-Extension work STANLEY n. conenou Pd.B, AB, sro, PS- D. Science Albany S. Teachers C. Banjor Theo. Seminary Auburn Theo. Seminary Burton C. A Seminary Q ,,uu- iluilhi LAVERNE H. BUNDY Industrial Arts MARY BURKE Elementary Oswego S. Teachers C, Mansfield S. T. C. B.S. I' -IU! ef' 'I V' MARY DACEY Elementary Oneonta S. Teachers C. Syracuse University Cortland S. T. College DORIS DELLOH Elementary Cortland S. T. College ..'!'v CHARLES DIHHEEN French, Latin Colgate Univ. A.B. Fordham Univ. L.L.B. P. PAUL GIMMIE B.A. Physical Education Susquehanna Univ. Pittsburg Univ. Straudsburgh S. T. C, ,Q .4 f 513: 1 Ng' l'-1-. MARGARET P.00UPE Elementary OHGOHYB S. T. C. B.E. .,f qu- , ,. ,S ALTHEA EDGERTON Elementary syracuse University Pa. State College Cortland S. Teachers C. New York University JANET M. FAKE MARY L. FORD Home Economics Elementary Skidmore College B,S, Newark Valley Tr. Class Syracuse University Q s ah-u ' any I pcm'- '- e . , y 'E' Afih SUE GUHGLACH VIRGIHlA HAYHES RUTH E. HAEFFHER ELIZABETH JEHKS Elementary Elementary Soc. Studies A English Elementary Pa. State College Mansfield S. T, C, Keuka College B.A. Oneonta S, T. C, B,E, Syracuse University Oneonta S. Teachers C. .fi . an .Y -as ur...- -uni Ii GERTRUDE S. KEELER ELIZABETH E. LANGELAND DOROTHY LARRABEE LEONA HACLOHRY RUTH MCHULLEN Music Art Elementary Music Elementary New york Univ. B,S, West Chester S. T. C. Oneonta S. Teachers C. Ithaca College B. S. 0H60HtH S- T68CherS C Sternberg Sch. of Music Syracuse Extension Syracuse University 'mff.f:Mq.,mgq:-'Q' vuw.'-,V wi 475 4.1- MARJORlE MUNSON ELLEN E. MURPHY Elementary English Cortland S. Teachers C. Syracuse Univ. B.S RITA MURPHY School Nurse 4s 61. ...gi fa.. f X R sf' Ib , n My U' ,W y MURIEL HEMMAN Elementary BERNICE NICHOLS Elementary New York University Cortland S. Teachers C. Stroudsburg S. T. C. Bing. City Hospital School of Nursing ....... ' -2259. 7, FRANCES A. NIXOI A. 8. MARJORIE T. OHEN MARY PARKER English, Spanish Elementary Elementary Syracuse University Cortland S. Teachers C, SyraCuSe UHiV6FS1iy University of Mexico Penn State Pa. State College any Quia of in gli 7 vr CORHELIA PATTESOI ALICE G. PURDY 8.8 Commercial English Keuka College Cortland S. Teachers C New York university MADELIHE M. RAITE 8.5. MAE S. REISIHGER FLORA J. REYNOLDS CAROLYI SCHMERSAL HARRY SHAPIRO M.l Commercial Elementary Elementary Physical Education School Doctor C. of New Rochelle Oneonta S. Teachers C. Sub Academic Tr. Class Cortland S. T. C. B.S. UDIV- of MiCh1S8H Syracuse University id! AFFPS OJ' -,.n LOUISE SMERHOOD LENORA SLACK DOROTHY SMITH A.l Elementary Elementary H15t0ry Pa. State College Oneonta S. Teachers C. Houghton College Syracuse University Syracuse University C0rne11 Un1vers1ty Pa. State College Geneseo S. Teachers C. St. Bonaventure C. Anll-. .,-Allan. SiDNEY STOCK Industrial Arts Oswego S. T. College N. Y. Univ. Extension QQ' ...QQ I J' 9 AT? ' 75 W Y f kgdh rgQ GQ .any J Q-v . M. 'Y K Lgiff, ELIZABETH A. SNOI Librarian B.S, in Education B. L. S. Geneseo State Normal Buffalo S. T. College AAU A2E'ct dl' .rh NAZEL STEENBURG Elementary Cortland S. T. C. ANNA STRONG RITA B. TAYLOR FRANK TEI Social Studies English Instrumental Instructor New York Univ. B,S, W. Chester S. T. C. B.S. Studied Abroad Columbia Univ. 'IN 2 NORA N. WATERMAN LEWIS WALKER E.S., M.S. LULU S. HILCOX Elementary Syracuse University Pa. State College Industrial Arts Cornell Vniversity Oswego S. T. College State Tech. Institute of Schenectady Flementary Syracuse Vnivorsity Pa. State Follege M.A. .,?,. 1 , My 1 X X . f I f A ROBERT HORKMAN B.E. Social Studies Remedial Reading Syracuse University Oswego S. T. College EGBERT A. THURBER Government, History Director of Extra-Curricular Act. Assistant to the Guidance Director Harvick College .Qu MARIBETH YOUNGS Elementary Oneonta S. T. Coll. B.E. 65- X X T BME! Class Officers an ALICEMAE THEREQA PANZA Al C6 ose happiest 1 es tha playe upon er lzps Student Conductor of band 3 State compet1t1on for band 1 2 Qtate compet1t1on for orchestra 2 B nd l1brar1an 1 2 Q 4 Secretary of Orchestra uartermaster 2 3 nd 2 4 Orches ra 2 Q 4 Suzng Band Q 4 Square Dance Band 3 m 1b1t1on 1 2 as al So a umblzng 1 V lleyba 4 Pres1dent of R1d1n C ub 4 Q 41 MABLE MARIE JACKSON 3 Am 1t1on is the seed from which all growth f nobleness proceeds Pzce Preszdent of Sr Class Emp1re Gzrls State J Prom tlckets and publ1c1ty Comm1t ee Home Room Secretary 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Open use 1 m emon ra 1 n Cheer ading 1 2 T m n G1rls Foo a sketball 1 2 S G 2 Q 4 Swzmmzn Hb 9 0 Q Speed a 2 G1an leyball If s Sr Sports Manager 2 ss1stant Sports Manager 1 9 Glee Club m Class Leader 2 Badmznton 3 LOIS BEVERLY MOULTON Kitty weet l1ttle n ce ztt e b n e of sm: es owllng 1 2 r ery Pzn Pon 2 Pho o Tlnttng Club 4 Year Book Staff 4 Gym Demon strat1on 2 RICHARD VINCENT DENNIS DI ck Great men are dy1ng every day I don t feel so well mysel rszty Football 2 Varszty Hasketba rsz ase a q 4 Varszty Trac Varsz y u 2 Q 4 Vzce President of Home Room 2 4 jun1or Varszty Hasketball 1 9cr1be Year Book Staff 4 Sen1or Class Treasurer 4 H wlzng 1 Open House 1 3 4 Gym Demonstration rom omm1 ee m zn 1 eszdent of Student C unc1l omg. SCDIOYS MARTHA ANN ABELL Martha xg boss Craft Club 1 S lllness of person 15 a s1gn of good breedtng En ered from Warren Center Archery 3 Dance Club 3 umblzng 3 r a ere a 1 GWENDOLYN MARIE ADRIANCE Gwen e ll goo secre ar tha s e'll marry er Archery 3 Dramattcs 2 Volleyball 2 Costume C0mm1ttee 4 BETTY MARIE ANTISDEL Betty ' l get Entered from Warren Center Senior Play Committee Arch 3 ance Club 3 umbling 3 r Ote LO I S MAE BECKHORN LO I S Ve and my little red goggles rchery 1 2 adminton 1 e ra B w n ashetball u F rs Aid C u 1 Home Nurs Canteen Club 1 Swimmin JOYCE ARLENE BREARLEY o Life what art thou without love97? eyball 3 S a 1 2 3 Sbeedba 2 Bas e 1 2 3 4 Cheerleading 1 Swimming 3 Badminton 1 1 ing Club 4 ng Pong 1 2 3 Gym Demons ration en House 1 2 Volleyball Hana er Cian Volleyball 1 Jr Prom Commzttee 3 Home Room Treasurer 4 Year Book Staff 4 RHODA JEAN BUNZY 'Rhoda When I grow up eyball s e a 2 3 Badminton 2 Archer 2 Sof a 2 DOROTHY EVELYNE CANFIELD t A short saying often carries much wisdom leyball s e a 1 2 a 2 rchery 1 2 adminton 1 ym lass Leader 1 4 m ibition 1 2 Tum in Hana er 2 Oben House 4 Jr Red Cross 2 Year Book Staff 4 Sbeedba P sical Fitness 3 Archery Manager 1 2 Secretary of 'N Coir 1. 1 CASSIUS JULIUS CORSON C8SSiuS A mighty spirit fills this frame. Senior Play Committee Softball 1- . JOHN RICHARD DAVIDSON JODUYIY Oh! Johnny Oh! Johnny. -I Intramural Football 1-2 Intramural Softball 1 Bowling - -h a - - Tum 'n -i C i . O ' BERTHA MAE DECKER Peanut , d,.. Bill Bailey non t you please come home? ETQQ Q, Nu' a minton 1, Tumbling 1-2-3 shetball - - - Vol e - ball - -3-4 Speedba 1-2-3, Softball 3 Gym Demons - Q5fVH 3'm tion --, an een u , n use 1-2- . HOME ROOM f3f'3i: 'Kg Vice President 3, Year Book Staff 4. ROBERT GORDON DENSBERGER o Looks bashful, but you'd be surprised!' Home room President 4, Yearbook Staff 4. Q sp- - Q' If ,K . 4 V K 3,1- M' 'Vx 'Q A 1,5 v if BERTHA ANN DIBBLE Annie I am resolved to grou fatter and look young t1ll e1ghty sketball 1 rom ommz ee Volleyba wzmmzn ee a 2 a 1 eerleader 1 P1ng Pong 3 Cym Demonstrat1on 1 2 0 en use 1 To a Mana er Volleyball Mana er m Class Leader 2 zn u Year Book Sta ant Vol bal LAURENCE THOMAS DRUM Laffy My tongue w1th1n my lzos I relgn For he who talks must talk zn vazn n ramural Football 1 2 Intramural Ba ketball 1 n ramural Softball 1 2 AU1Ut1OH Club 2 9 Bowlzng STELLA RUTH DRUM St Ia Her fzngers are n1mble Her flngers are quzch Basketball 1 Archery 1 2-3 4 Dramatzcs 1 Crafts Club Program Commzttee Senlor Play Oben House 1 2 DONALD BRUCE ELLIS HBYOV fddne Duchzn s worthy competztor ome Room Preszdent 2 Q zce resldent of r C ass 7 n ramural Manager 1 2 J Prom ommzttee ia e a rol ing rchestra 2 C If 2 Open Hou Cym Demons ra zon 2 PETER HALSEY FLIPSE 9 9 Hobby go lulky Intramural Basketball Intramural Softball JANICE LOUISE FRITSCH Janice Qu1et but always sm1l1ng Entered from U E Freshman Club at Commzttee 4 Homeroom Secretary 4 9en1or Play CAROL NAOMI GATES Carol But 'tis strange Ridzng Club q 4 BEVERLY JEAN GOON US Look deep w1th1n my eyes and you ll fznd the answer wling 1 2 en House 2 2 ozr 1 Deb C u wrmmzng a gn Arc er 2 Press C u Year Book Staff 4 DONALD THOMAS HAMAN 'll G Varsity Basketball 4 Editor of Y arbook 4 J V Basket ball 3 Intramural B sketball 1 2 Band 1 2 3 4 Orchest a 2 3 Drum Major 2 3 4 Intramural Softball 2 3 4 ay 4 m monstratxon 1 2 en use Swtng Orchestra 4 1214 wi 1'-9 1 7 II ' ll Q ' ' in Ba -2-3-4, Jr. P C 'tt 3, ll 1-223-4, S ' ' g 3, Sb db ll , Softb ll -2-3, Jr.' Ch . 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N L J aw4'f DAVID CRAWFORD HARKNESS Wu Ibur Knowledge zs but folly unless it is gurded by grace Concert Band 1 2 3 4 March ng Band 1 2 3 4 Sentor Band Or ra 2 3 4 Swzng Ban 4 Press Clu Dramatzcs Club 4 T ack 1 Chozr 1 Pagent 1 Oben Hou 2 GEORGE ROBERT HARRIS Geo rge That s all brother at's all Yearbook Staff 4 Sr Play Commzttee 4 Bachelor Club 2 4 Intramural Football 2 4 Intramural Basketball 4 Dramatzcs Club 4 ELIZABETH GUSSIE HERRICK Betty For there be women fazr as she Whose verbs and nouns do more agree sketball 1 2 3 Arc ery 2 4 Speedba 1 Baseba 1 2 Swsmmzng Club 4 Winter Sports 3 Volleyball 2 NELLIE MAE HIBBARD Ne Ile Lzttle said IS soonest mended President of Red Cross 2 Archery 1 Uben House 2 Sen1or Play Commzttee 4 BELLE OLIVIA HILL Belle She Stoots to Conquer leyball 1 2 G1ant Volley a 1 Cheerleadzn en House 2 s e a 1 2 a 2 Year Book Staff 4 Gym Demonstrat1on 2 Chr1stmas Pagent 4 Horal Commzttee 1 2 2 Jr Prom Committee 2 BEULAH MI LDRED HI LL Beulah A good nature IS stronger than a tomahawk c ery 1 2 2 4 C ras mas Pagent 2-3 4 hozr asketball 1 2 ear ook Staff 4 rt Club 2 3 0 House 2 4 Craft Club 1 Lrbrary Club 1 Strlng Concert 2 LOUIS EDWARD HILL Louie Ta l ugh and terr1f1c Varszty Baseball 1 3 4 Varszty Basketball 2 3 4 Varszty Football 4 Intramural Softball 1 2 Intramural Basketball 1 2, Intramural Touch Football 1 2, Harch1ng Band 1 2, Concert Band 1 2, Orchestra 1 2, State Combetitzon for Band 1 2, Concert 1 2, F1rst A1d 2, Student Counczl 1, Pagent 4, Open House 1 2 2 4 RAYMOND ALONZO HI LL Ray HThe best of men have always loved repose H Cross Country CLARENCE HARRY HOLDREN Clary Tdere IS broof that you need not be tall to blay basket ball I J V Basketball 1 2, Vars1ty Basketball 4, Football 2 4, Touch Football 1, Varszty Baseball 2 4, Softball 1, Year Book Staff 4, Vzce Pres of Class 1, Homeroom Pres 1. 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Q Ib ff it RUTH ELIZABETH JACOBS Cabbage Soft quiet uotce and 7oyous laughter Club 1 as a Oben I use HOWARD EDGAR JENSEN O6 L ugh and the uorld laughs at ou ramural Football 1 ramura as e a 1 n ramural Softball 1 2 Radzo Club 1 Ope House udent Day feacher 1 Class Secretary 1 Bowlzng 2 zatzon Club 2 3 Home Room Vtce Preszdent 2 Home Room Preszdent 3 Gym Demonstratzon 3 Year Book Staff 4 GAYLE ESTELLA JONES a The cheerful lzve longest zn years and afterwards 1n our regards :ant Volleyball 1 Volleyball 2 3 Archery EVELYN MARIE LAWTON And zn the twznklzng of an eye rchery 1 2 wl ng 1 a 2 Volleyba 2 Ba mznton 2 ng ong 2 ftball Deb Clu Jr Cheerleadtng 1 HARRY HUXLEY LITTLEJOHN Huck Just me and m lzttle grey fltuer Entered from o a 1 2 Glee Clu 1 Colonta e and Drum Corps 2 3 u 3 Beta Kata 1 Fraternzty 2 4 State Mus1c Contest 2 3 Basketball Avzatton 3 4 Tumblzng 1 Music Concerts 1 2-3 Football 4 Bowl1ng 4 SHIRLEY LOUISE LUPOLE Sh rl onder 1f she has any enemies Softball 3 Gym Demonstratzon 3 Open House 3 Volleyball ROBERT LYONS 0 'Thls world belongs to the energe Entered Navy Tumbltng 1 2 3 Intramural Football 2 3 4 Rod and Gun Club 2 Intramural Softball 1 2 3 NORMA MARGARET MARSH MGFSNIS She has two eyes so soft and brown take care' ess Club 1 2 3 4 rtng 1 Bas e a 2 o eyball 3 4 S eedball 2 Baseball 2 3 Soft a Year Book Staff 4 Swimmzng Club 2 Tumbltng Club 2 m Demonstratzon 1 2 3 Oten House 3 4 PG ent Prom Committee MARGARET PATRICIA MCGRATH If sh When Ir1sh Eyes Are Smzlzng Cheerleadrng 1 2 3 4, Softball 2, Bowl1ng 2 3, Edztor of Press Club 4, Swzmm1ng 3, Year Book 4, Archery 1 2, Gym Demonstration 3, Basketball 3, Deb Club 3, V P of Home room 4, Canteen Club 2 Open House 3 4, Jr Prom Commtttee 3 ag ar? I 'K 3 1 LO I S JEAN MCMANUS Lou s 'Silence rezgns Archery 1 Christmas Pageant 1 2 3 4 High School Chggr 2-3 4 Open House 2-3 4 Spr1ng Concert 1 2 3 Ba on Twzrlzng 1 Home Nursing 4 SHIRLEY DELLA MCMULLEN Mickey What heart of man 15 proof agaznst her sweet charms eerleader 1 2 3 4 sketball 1 2 So a leyball 1 2 a een Pa en 4 Open House 3 4 Usher at Graduation Ex 3 Sophmore Secretary 2 Jr Secretary 3 Gym Demonstration 2 3 Jr Prom Commzttee BARBARA MAE MILLER Nb A girl who loves to argu eyball 2 admlnton s e a 2 3 Home mak1ng Club 2 Tumbllng Club 3 Pagent 1 Gym Demonstra on 2 JOSEPH FRANCIS MILLER O8 Romeo 0 Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo Intramural Basketball 1 Intramural Football 1 Intramural S tball Pr s Club 1 Varszty Baseball 2 3 4 Varsl y Football 3 4 Varslty Basketball 3 4 Jr Varsity Basket ball 2 Track 4 Year Book Staff 4 BETTY JEAN MOSHER -1oe Makes the boys hearts go flzpptty flop sketball 1 B ball 2 Archery 1 2 Class Leader Deb Club 4 Swing Orchestra 3 Band 1 Gym Demonstrat1on 3 Pagent 4 Volleyball 3 Canteen Club IRIS LUCILLE NEILD rss Ever of thee I'm fondly dream1ng ntered from J C eb ub 4 ee u 4 Dance C ub 1 IDROTHY ANNA OBROCHTA 'L One hour s sleep before mzdnzght zs worth two after Choir 1 2 Senior Play Commzttee HMA JEAN PAFF Emma The draft caught her short eyball z 3 Ar h y 2 3 4 Badmln n 1 2 Base a Bowl ng 3 Ba ketball 2 Speedba MARGARET LUCY PENDLETON PGQQY How a maiden blush does paznt her cheek Entered from Warren Center Archery 3 Opereffa 1 2 Sophomore Play 2 Tumblzng 3 Dance Club q Aduert1s1ng Committee for Senior Play YS' 12? wl- i nf- Q.fll3 75- Q. ,av BARBARA JANE PIERCE HBGFDH nThe deepest rivers flow most s1lently.n Basketball 1, Pagent 4, Ticket Committee and Curtain Committee for Sr. Play Candlelight Tea 3. NORMA JEAN PITCHER Norma 'Oh' merry month of June Soon you'll play the wedding tune Entered from U E Volleyball 4 Basketball 4 Year book Sta f 4 Band at U E FORREST LLEWLLYN POTTER ForrY Thzs 15 no laughlng matter Intramural Football 1 Intramural Basketball 1 Intramural So tball 1 JayVee Basketball z Varsity Football 2 3 Vars1ty Club 2 4 Rod and Gun Club 2 Varszty Basketball 2 4 Vlce Pres1dent Class 2 THERESA EVELYN PULLIS Therese Hair 18 the richest ornament of woman H nd 1 4 Orchestra 3 4 Badmznton 1 Gym Demonstratlon Bas ball Open H use 2 DARWIN GEORGE RAPPOLD Darwin Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrowflH Entered Navy Inspectlon and Machzne Shoo Classes Intra mural Football 3 4 Rod and Gun Club 2 Intramural Soft 2 RALPH VINCENT SCOTT Scotty Swtng your Partner and Promenade her home Marchzng Band 2 3 Concert Band 1 2 3 Band Manager Orchestra 2 3 Varslty Football 3 4 Varsity Basketball as e a ac Pa n Year Book staff 4 J Prom Comm1ttee 3 Gym Demonstratzon o u ozr Radio C u 1 Varslty C u Open H use ROBERT HARRISON SHAPELY 0 Nhat sweet delzght a qu1et life affords Dramatzcs Club Pageant 2 3 4 Photography Club Stage Manager of Senzor Play FERNE HAZEL SHEARD Sugar Bashfulness IS an ornament to ou a mlnton 1 D b Club Archer 2 Oben Hou 2 m Demonstratlon 1 2 ROBERT CHARLES SHIRLEY Mooseu Is I gotta go to School Ma77N Varszty Club 3 4 Varsity Basketball 3 4 Varsity Football 2 3 4 J V Bas e a Varsx ase a 3 m Demonstration 3 Oben House 3 12? fi --'lr 3 YS' I Z HARLAN DENNIS SMITH uSmitiyn 'Sleeping, my custom, always in the afternoon.' Cross-Country, Track. JANE HELEN SMITH HJGUISH nThe tower of little things is so often noted.n Basketball 1, Gym Demonstration 2, Class Leaders Club 3, Pagent 4. MARY ELIZABETH SPOOR MarY A good heart zs better than all the heads an the world Club 1 4 jr Red Cross Club 2 Canteen C ub 2 a e b 1 Volleyball 1 2 Tumblzng Club 1 Gym Demons ra ton1 FRANCES JEAN STANLEY Fran This is the petrified truthn Entered from U E Senior Play Committee CHARLOTTE GAYLE STEELE 3 A smart young homemaker she will be All you boys just wart and see Cym Demonstratton 2 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Oper House 1 2 r Prom Comm1ttee 3 S Library Club Archery 2 Girls Sr Sborts HUHGECV 3 Asslstant Sports Manager 4 IHSDECf10H Course 4 PATRICIA JANE STEELE On wzth the dance let joy be unconf1ned' ess Club 2 3 4 eer1ng 1 2 s e a 2 Volleyball 3 4 Speedball 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Sw1mm1ng Tumblzng Club 2 Gym Demonstrotlon 1 3 Oben Hous 3 4 Pa ent 1 Football 1 BASIL HATHAWAY STRUTHERS Strut Judge a man by hzs questzons rather than by h1s answers Intramural Football 1 2 3 Intramural Basketball 1 Intramural Bowling 1 2 3 4 Aviation Club 2 3 Radio lub 1 Track 2 Bachelor Club 3 Intramural Softball 1 2 WILLIAM ROBERT TOULSON 0 Hts s ature tall I hate a dumpy man Entered from U E Varsity Basketball 4 C u 2 V Bask ll 2 YVONNE ARLENE WAKELEY Onne Latin killed the Romans and nou ztls killing e tball gent 3 Choir 1 2 Gym Demonstratz m urszng ee a o C u 3 Boul1ng 1 2 3 Yearbook Staff 4 L- 315. is 'I 1' if 'Y eq' N.: 3 NELLIE MABLE WARFLE N Ile I bel1eue eas1ly what I hope for earnestly Senzor Play Commzttee DONALD EDWARD WASHBURN Dark and handsome but not too tall Press Club 2 3 Football 3 4 Intramural Basketball 1 2 Intramural Football 1 Intramural Softball Pageant VIRGINIA MARIE WATERS Ginny 0 nament of a meek and quiet Sflflt Basketball 1 2 Canteen Club 2 Fzrst Azd Club 2 Archery 1 4 Jr Library Club Gym Demonstratzon 2-3 Pageant 4 MARION LUCILLE WESLEY Marlon Music IS my dellght Band 3 4 Orchestra 4 State Contest 2 State Festival 1 q ym D monstratzon 3 M1xed Choir 1 2 3 4 Chrzstma a eant 1 2 3 4 chery 1 2 Volley a 3 Solo C u 3 4 Dramat c Club 2 3 Secretary and Treasurer o Mixed Choir 4 Treasurer of Dramatic Club 3 Pianist for Gzrls Club 4 SHIRLEY ELAINE WOLFE Shlrl zther goest thou ln such celar1ty7H Club 3 ozr 1 c er 2 B s e a eant 1 4 an een u 2 Bow zn 2 3 Oben House Usher 4 KENNETH EDWARD WARNER Kenny Little man who wasn t there B nd 1 2 3 4 Tumbltng 1 2 3 4 Intramural Basketball resident of Jr Class 3 Sw1ng Band 2 3 Assistan Manager of Track 1 Pageant 4 Bachelors Club 4 NORMAN FRANCIS WOOD Norm' I could not o to heaven bu with a par I wou 5 t Entered from Btnghamton Central Homeroom President 3 Intramural H sketball 2 3 Intramural F otball 2 3 Chr1stmas Pageant 4 Navy EVELYN ELOI SE WOODCOOK ma1den never bold ' Costume Commlttee Sen1o Play Shuffle board HUGH GREGG ZIIMER GFSQQ Mumblzng as the thunder P ess Club 1 2 Q 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Chotr 1 2 Solo C ub gent 2 Baseball 3 Photograt C u 2 Patro Boys 1 2 jr Class Treasurer 3 Intramural Basketball 1 Intramural Football 1 Jr Prom Decorat1on Comm1ttee 3 Student Play Teacher 1 Homeroom Preszdent 2 Oten House 2 3 THE cuss of-15 David C. Harkness Mdldit 1. ur class of nine-teen for-ty-five, 2. Our teach-ers of-ten scold-ed us, 3. We worked so hard to pass our tests, 4, To us the teach-ers have been true, J-1 Will And But And 1 , JQJHWJE al ways told us still we thls 1S re mem ber that we all weren't a.- ble a truth that its sen ior year. were aw ful lj dumb. to get our work done, were glad to re late. FLHUIUQ HHH A true suc cess our class did strive, When we were late they made a fuss, An An The teach ers thought of us as pests, FFF4-FF H14 won the goal with our ef fort si made us wish that we had not cause we tried hard er to have lots of faith ful ly help-ing us grad u- cere. come, fun. ate, fN ill: 1 a - . - I W? l - d d - Be.. We wish to say to them thank-you, For F? E IB Class Poem The Senior Class of forty five, Presents to you, this b1t of J1V6 It's not been long slnce we were through, And so we'd l1ke to brlng to you A brief account of our time in school The time that determines a w1t or a fool In our four years at Vestal High, There's been llttle Instead, we've gone All Sorts of things To all who th1nk we Just ask Miss Smith time for being shy ahead and done w1th lots of fun haven't worked, If we have shlrked Dear Ones, we hope that you will share Our sadness when we take our leave, And in the hopes that you won't grieve Our partlng too much, fdear old soulsl, We'll promise some will reach the1r goals The memorles of our high school days, Wlll llnger on like SUHSh1H6 And though we're rather glad We'll really miss the school rays we're through and you We've learned to love old V And what it stands for, more or less The t1me has come to end this line We've tried so verv hard to rhyme A few worn thoughts in a different Way, But what we really want to say Is thanks a lot and God bless each Who've helped us toward the ends we' ll reach Bruce Ellis 3 And to our teachers goes this prayer: ' . 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S. 171 W JQ Class History As our tra1n of thoughts pass back, we th1nk of our high school days Ah' They are the memorable ones We boarded the 'Vestal Fliern 1U the Vestal Central School Statlon, September, 1941 At last we were to take a trip long antlclpated Ken Mosher ushered us 1nto the year, with Caryle Stewart, Howard Jensen and Louis Hill ably 8SS1StiHg One of our prlze days of th1s year was Student Day For once the teachers had to wa1t in line We must not forget our assembly program of that year w1th Don Hamon coming to the rescue of Norma Marsh, who played the part of Evelyn Lawton's little sister We stopped 'The Fliern long enough for Mr Salmon to climb aboard We were a proud bunch when we rolled out of the statlon Harry Llndsay was our engineer, w1th Alice Mae Panza, Shirley McMullen, and Joe North as conductors Our b1g event was a skatlng party held at the Roller torlum We had a swell t1me, even if we d1d take a few spllls Th1s year Vestal Central Hlgh was honored by having the annual music festlval 1D May Our th1rd year found WThe Flier prouder than ever It was loaded heavier than ever before w1th M81H9 sending students to Vestal lntroduced getting our class rlngs 1n our JUDIOP year And then came t1me for the HProm ' We surely showed Vestal what our class was made f Shlrley McMullen was chosen May Queen Ken Warner, as presldent of the IUHIOF class, accepted the 'Colden Bearn from the '44 Ind1ans Immediately we began to th1nk of what honors we would bestow upon him The traln rolled out of the Statlon a bit late 1n '44, but lt dld not take us long to catch up to our regular pace We voted Alice Mae Panza as our class leader, agaln breaklng the precedent of former classes Mable Jackson, Lois Moulton, and Dick Dennis made up the rest of the staff When we thought about the yearbook, we resolved to make the best one ever publlshed Our bear was glven honors by the sportsmen of the class R1Ch8Fd Dennis, Joe Miller, Robert Shirley, Louis Hlll, Donald Hamon, Ralph Scott, Forrest Potter, and Clarence Holdren The SGUIOP play was held March 16 It was a great success As we received our diplomas, our thoughts were wlth the boys in the service who would not receive them Kenard Mosher, Frank Mlddendorf, Harrv Lindsay, and Vern Lightner Yes, we often think of our high school days, and wonder why they had to pass so swlftly Only now do we realize WThe Flier' was the fastest train the class of '45 w1ll ever board A 'll A X Q, , as rt ' , ' . . 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J X99 Class Wull MARTHA ABFLL her quietness to Eleanor Traver GWFN ADRIANCE her meek manners in business law to Doris Bidwell BFTTY ANTISDEL her daintiness to Doris Jenks IOIS BFCKHORN to Jean Russell her habit which so tantalizes the teacher, tardl ness JOYCE BREARLEY her naturally curly hair to Jennie Hlbbard RHODA BUNYEY her shortness to Marilyn Harrington DOROTHY CANFIELD- her ability to show a good time to Ila Lucas CASSIUS CORSON his ability to aggravate the teachers to Donald Ford JOHN DAVIDSON his secret from whence comes the overabundance of color in his cheeks to Dan Jenks BERTHA DECKER her sparkling eyes to Grace Abell DICK DENNIS his good taste 1U clothing to Bob Crooks BOB DENSBERFER his bowling ability t George Jubb ANN DIBBIE her giggle to 'Pinky' Rose LARRY DRUM h s way w1th the girls 0 Charles Puldenschuh STELLA DRUM her winning smile to Sally Brown BRUCE ELLIS his poetic ability to Janet Smith JANICE FRITSCH her pleasing wavs to Janet Helmus M Dinneen BEVFRLY GO0N her bowling ability to Jean Sheard CAROL CATES her Florida suntan to Thelma Deming DONALD HAMAN his place on the varsity bench to Ted Panaslk PFORGE HARRIS his beautiful waves to Buster Lozier DAVID HARKNESS his bow ties to E1 in Miller BFTTY HERRICK her success as Cupid with a bow and arrow to Jayne Herrick NELLIE HIBBARD her future as a housewife to Micky Lewis BELLE HILL her liking for intramural sports to Carol Averv BEULAH HILL her artistic ability to Gerrv Whipple LOUIS HILL his eye for making baskets to Fene Hoppes RAYMOND HILL his dislike for English to Virginia Harrington CLARENCE HOLDREN the magic wand which made him a senior in three years to Dick Lindsay MABIE JACKSON her executive ability to Vice President Truman ln order to keep it all with the Democrats RUTH JACOBS her nickname 'Cabbage' to Alice Bell HOWARD JENSEN his beautiful eye lashes to Howard Davies GAYLE JONES her tube of lipstick t Mary Fllen Woodcook EVFLYN LAWTON the secret of her blond hair to Shirley Pierce HARRY LITTLEJORN his flying ability to Ira Smith SHIRLEY LUPOLE her way with the army to Beverly Krissel NORMA MARSH her sailor for a six footer to Gerry Whipple PAT McnRATH her success as a cheerleader to Anice Dumbleton IDIS MCMANUQ her postwar plans to Skip Lucas SHIRLEY MCMULLFN her queenly ways to her younger sister, Jean BARBARA MILLER her kind and gentle ways to Miss Murphy JQE MILIER his art for getting along with people to Melvin Williams BETTY MOSHFR her style in clothes to Pat Brock LOIS MOUITUN her secret for pearly white teeth to Shirley Beach IRIS NEILD her place in Deb Club to Louise Fitzgerald DOROTHY OBROCHTA her fluent way with Ianguages to James St Leger EMMA PAFF her photogenic features to Marjorie Frost ALICEMAF PANZA her executive ability t Justine Houseknecht MARFARET PENDLETON her yinish ways to Rita Moulton BARBARA PIERCE her treasured reminiscence of high school days to Helen Murphy NORMA PITCHER her affection to a certain alumnus from Vestal to Gloria Miller FORREST POTTER his grin to W1ll1e Wills THERFSA PULLIS her affection for the Navy to Louise Fitzgerald DARWIN RAPPOLD his expert methods of drlv Jane Kent RALPH SCOTT his nickname Shorty' to Clifton Williams FERNE SHFARD her bashful ways to Mary Kvasny ROBERT SHAPLEY his dramatic ways to Markley Smith BOB SHIRLFY his ability as a basketball captain to Bernard Goon HARLAND SMITH his seat in the office to Arlene Robinson JANE SMITH her recently acquired friends at U F to Myrtle Walling MARY SPOOR her collection of freckles to Beverly Murphy GAYLE STEELE her motherly way with little children to Ann Moss PAT STEELE her secretarial ability to Pat Smith HATHAWAY STRUTHERS his good will policies between the junior and senior class to Herbert Swan BOB TOULSON his way with Miss Raite t Ramona Weston YVONNE WAKELY her ability at creating new words to Louise Cummings NELLIE WARFLE her way with a sailor to Dot Demetros KENNETH WARNER that little extra assistance he finds necessary when driving to Nelson Hessler VIRGINIA WATERS her happy go lucky ways to Barbara Krlssel MARIAN WESLEY her musical ambitions to Lawrence Loveland SHIRLEY WOLFE her genius ln home economics to Mary Lou Jones NORMAN WO0D his abllity as a comedian to Bobby Dumas EVFLYN WOODCOOK her knowledge of how not to stall a car to Dot Warner I - I . ' --- o 1 --- o K I --- I ' Q - . --- PETER FLIPSE---h1S d1S11k9 for DGDOCTHPS to ing when in a seat by himself to Laura rn , . l --- --- n 1 --- A A 4 --- ., --- 1 --- --- g --- - --- o , --- o --- Class Prophecy Because of this wholesale, all out struggle for freedom, liberty, and a good life, which we all consider should be our blessed heritage, we are led to believe in the course of a decade, we may find ourselves separated from one another In order to ascertain the status of each one of us at the termination of another one tenth of a century, let us turn to an old seer persuad ing him to give us a glimpse into the future Ah' simple enough Martha Abell and Betty Antisdale are gossiping over the back yard fence in Warren Center With this bit of information the old man rubs his hands, appearing to be stymied Breathlessly we watch him, wondering if he will be able to continue, he gazes avidly into space and t last sees a fine little office where Lois Beckhorn, Doctor of Psychiatris assisted by her able nurse, Fwen Adriance Joyce Brearley's nursing time seems to be largely consumed by repairing patients as they leave Rhoda Bunzy's beauty ship Dorothy Canfield still seems to be having trouble planning a nutritious meal for all the family Remember that old saying of Caesar's, 'Let me have men about me that are fat, and such as sleep o'n1ghts, Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look, he thinks too much such men are dangerous'? Neither old Caesar nor any of us ting accustomed to civilian life again That 'lean and hungry look' is gone and we are amazed at the corpulent Captain Cassius com ing towards us Johnny Davidson is telling junior and little Margie stories of the time he used to sail the seven seas Bertha Decker's voice seems to say, 'Number, Please ' It appears as if Dick Dennis is trying to decide which were his best days those in the Navy or in varsity sports Bob Densberger is unloading his cargo in Singapore Ann Dibble, Bev Goon, Mable Jackson, Ruth Jacobs and Gayle Jones are all competent nurses in the Rest U Well Hospital in Vestal, N Y where Barbara Miller is head dietitian Larry Drum flies from New York to San Francisco with the American Air L1nes while Belle Hill acts as chief airline stewardess on his snip Stella Drum and Evelyn Lawton are doing splendidly in Hathaway Struthers's law office I can see nothing but fame from this class as I watch Bruce Ellis review his latest book 'Skyways or Highways' assisted bv Janice Fritsch, his competent secretary David Harkness and Beulah Hill seem to have at least one thing in common, their love for fine art David reels off organ notes while Beulah strokes gently with a brush If you must take a peep at George Harris, there he stands just ready to deliver his Sunday morning sermon as a solemn hush settles over the audience Alas' Must all this fame end so soon? N , 1t's just Peter Flipse's sign, 'Undertaker All is peace again, and we notice Betty Herrick, Nellie Hibbard, Margaret Pendelton and Barbara Pierce are doing a swell job of housekeeping Clary Holdren, Bob Lyons, Darwin Rappold, and Norman Wood by this time seem to be old regulars with the Navy Ralph Scott and Bob Shirley think they're soft since they have left Marine Aviation Don Haman and Bob Shapley show us how two engi neers can work without a strike Ferne Sheard, Mary Spoor and Yvonne Wakeley are doing a fine job at Fort Knox Hospital under the command of Lt Col Harlan Smith Local industry seems to have claimed Iris Neild, Jane Smith, Shirley Lupole, Dorothy Obrochta and Theresa Pullis Lois McManus and that sailor are still looking for a house in which to start housekeeping After all this time 'Huck' Littlejohn and Louie Hill still seem to be the local hit, as they play leading roles in 'Retired at Twenty seven ' Ray Hill and Howard Jensen seem to remind us of Dagwood as they dash for the 6 10 to Reming ton Rand Gayle Steele and Alice M86 Panza look extremely gratified as they see their pupils get the alphabet mastered once and for all fthey hope, Evelyn Woodcook doesn't seem to be doing too badly teaching piano, either There's something new in Vestal as reductions on all dresses Let's watch Emma Paff, beautician, fix up Patty McGrath just before she leaves for the office Hugh Zimmer, honorable mayor of Vestal, seems to be introducing Lois Moulton, Navy nurse, and Captain Markley Smith, Army hero, who will tell the 400 club about their experiences in Tokyo Another long pause We hope the old seer has not lost his vision N , he s watching Kenny Warner Look at Kenny Warner, mess sergeant, come to attention as Shirley McMullen, Marine nurse, passes by Pat Steele jumps to answer the phone for her employer, Forrest Potter Joe Miller is flying Norma Marsh to Hollywood from Ma1ne's new airport just to apply to movie producer Bob Toulson for a role in 'Life s But a Lovely Dream ' Last, but far from least, watch Mr Donald Washburn, president of International Business Machines, present Marian Wesley, Metropolitan opera singer, with a fine corsage for singing 'Pod Be With You Till We Meet Again Our old prophet has omitted not one in the class of '45, and as we humbly thank him for these gl1mpses into the future we feel more secure in our knowledge that our goodly heritage of a good life will be still intact and our present battle and conflicts will not have been in vain - o . ' W . a , would recognize Cassius Corson as he is get- Shirley Wolfe and Betty Mosher announce 201 -- . 0 1 V I! . I . Z I '1 I 77 . i I Eleventh Grade Row I: L. Meeker, D. Smith, W. Warner, G. Jubb, H. Davies, F. Lozier, B. Robinson, P. Vallese, N. Pickering, S. Pyluck, I. Edwards, B. Smith, P. Hogan, H. Swan, R. Lindsay. Row 2: A. Moss, B. Krissel, J. Houghton, J. Russell, R. Weston, P. Smith, J. Russell, J. Houseknecht, I. Aton, B. Denmon, D. Warner, J. Hibbard, G. Miller, M. Berg, D. Jenks, S. Beach. Row 3: J. Smith, E. Traver, H. Thayer, D. Wakeley. M. Davis, G. Whipple, J. Ellis, E. Confer, S. Pierce, M. Kvasny, M. Lewis, J. Lawton, B. Billet, C. Avery. Row H: D. Demetros, D. Bloom, I. Lucas, J. McMullen, B. Swan, A. Bell, P. Johnson, P. Brock, L. Kent, 0. Wesley, E. Wage, D. Jones, T. Deming, D. Cook, J. Helmus, L. Rose. Row 5: E. Miller, J. Kabanek, C. Swingle, C. Johnston, L. Loveland, I. Smith, R. Hill, J. Monahan, B. Mersereau, P. Wadsworth, E. Dewar, T, Panasik, D. Dibble, M. Williams. The Officers of the eleventh grade are Herbert Swan, presidentg Eugene Hoppes, vice-president, Louise Rose, secretaryg and Richard Lindsay, treasurer. The main undertaking of the junior class was the Junior 'Prom.' Tenth Grade Row I: R. Welty, J. Ellis, J. Mathers, B. Goon, J. Shea, Row ll: M. Eldred, J. Bishop, W. Beam, B. Hackbart, S. L. McLain, B. Peters, R. Dumas, R. Killam, B. Bonham, E. Knoll, V. Wilson, B. Ackley, S. Gould, S. Potter, C. Bierly, Gabriel, T. Beach, R. Baker, R. Lewis, M. Thallinger, C. M. Hoyt, M. Frost, A. GolightiY. J. Welty, V. Webb, F. Williams, H. Moore, G. Hallenbeck, P. Weston, R. Wagner. Rarick, R. Potter, K. Parris, B. 0'Brien. 'lo' 21 A- David- R- Salfeff B- Nichols- 3- Casfemfle- 9- Row 5: R. Cargill, L. aidweii, J. caccioi., p. Frazier, R. Chen'-AY' J- Sampson' A- West- J- Sffaka- L- S'a'f a e S- Martin, B. crooks, R. sim, J. Cole, G. French, K. Sutliff, ffYf E- Campbell- 5- 5tU '- 5- 'la d' B- WY' J- Ely- H. norden, R. Smith, o. Jersey, sz. snake, H. Frost, lc. M. Clubb, M. Hawley, B. Whittemore, L. Foster, M. Hotaling D. Mather. ' Guldenschuh. Row 6: R. Ford, J. Blomquist, B. Murphy, J. McDonald, R. . ' Moulton, H. Swingle, T. Pucek, J. Button, M. Johnson, J. Fisher, M. E. Woodcook, S. Goltry, D. Rappold, A. Leach, L. Herbert, S. Brown, A. Robinson, J. Herrick, H. Crane, S. Duffy, C. McGuire, T. Matthews, F. Hillis, S. Stanton. Row 3: W. Richards, W. Deubler, L. Bakeman, B. Denmon, J Sheard, J. Carey, E. Pucek. i-' A ! if. , , 4 4 A . A- - -. A Ninth Grade 1 Row I: G. Wage, D. Aton, R. Thomas, T. Bouton, L. Hunsinger, Row ll: L. Kany, M. Slama, E. Sampson, T. Warren, G. Thomp- E- RCUSB. E. Denmon, E. Lindsay, D. Dennis, R. Holdridge, son, D. Cassin, D. Sturdevant, E. Perry, D. Messemer, R. A. Ackley, L. Morton, R. Confer, D. Bodie, R. Barnhart, R. Gilg, B. VanDuzer, J. Dunbar, A. Dumbleton, B. Jenks, J. Hotaling, C. Nelson, D. Birdsali, R. Brown, R. Graper, M. Leonard, A. Traver, J. Buffington, L. Noyes, P. Rounds, P. Kidder. Bonham, J. Allen, T. Wills. Row 2: E. Craver, W. Hackley, B. Dickinson, R. Ward, M. Row 5: D. Zimmer, R. Kiegler, R. Landon, J. Vlasak, G. Dodd, Wallen, E. Wheeler, D. Reed, P. Oliver, R. Fissel, C. Dobos, M. Casiuk, M. Larrabee, D. Betz, W. Chochalaty, D. Beckhorn, J. Mathews, J. Korger, M. Randall, P. Shaw, J. Filan, A. H. Minckler, J. Spoor, L. Christian, W. Hungerford, H. Drum, H. Vavorski, B. Krissel, F. Decker, V. Valabeck, B. Potts, A. Hinchcliffe. Smith. ' Row 6: R. Hawley, L. Bailey, B. Potter, J. Stanley, E. Row 3: M. Herrin, D. Hobart, M, Hard, J, Meggemer, R, Barrett, P. Gabriel, E. Knight, G. Rolston, J. Kvasny, R. Jensen, B. Lozier, E. Black, W. Panza, A. Davies, D. Gulden, Canfield. R- Anderson. C- Lainhaft, G- SCOU. J- Billet. J. Brisco, P. Pierce, E. Purdy, E. Sanzo, B. Scott, B. Hill, L- Winnie. P- Klntner, R. Star1i0n, H- Shelv- V. Flipse, J. Seltzer, H. Aten. Eighth Gracie Row I: H. Hinrichsen, D. Hashburn, G. Kneen, L. Jones, D. Ellis, D. Hard, F. Febora, T. Rounds, E. Foster, M. McCoy, E. Sager, G. Gates, H. Hackbart, H. Hhite, C. Carter, B. Hess, K. Hilliams, B. Outman, B. Cody, F. Brewer, T. Thayer, L. Blackman, M. Salisbury. Row 2: R. Duffy, G. Cargill, L. Brown, C. Stanley, V. Jacobs, C. Deland, J. Barrier, M. Barton, J. Black, B. Heston, H. Stevens, D. Cotton, D. Mason, M. Swackhammer, J. Shipman, E. Hard, S. Branning, H. Kimes, E. Farr, M. Ohleen, B. Holmes. Row 3: E. Stanton, E. Hilcox, D. Hard, R. Bunzey, D. Herman, E. Canfield, E. Rarick, D. Lozier, V. Heild, B. Horthrup, S. Crooks, B. Hykstra, D. Sampson, A. Hogan, E. Smith, J. Letson, C. Stephens, H. Peters, J. Deming, M. Evans, B. Card, E. Kadlecik. Row ll: R. Bowling, B. Guldenschuh, T. Moss, E. Hamlin, R. Greene, E. Nichols, J. VanDervort, R. Mess, L. Killam, M. Davis, D. Morten, M. Hill, S. Hlorns, P. Hilkerson, E. Johnson, R. Pickering, B. Hhitman, S. Russell, J. St.Leger, J. Allen. ROW 5: S. Moulton, B. Corey, G. Roney, R. Miller, C. Donley, C. Hungerford, M. Bennett, E. Traver, S. Brewster, M. Halling, P. Sanzo, S. Spence, G. Pierce, P. Larrabee, E. Marsh, C. Rought, H. Hesmith, E. Jubb, J. Hill. Seventh Grade ROV I: C. Gunther, E. Hoodcook, R. Blackman, D. Drum, R. Cleveland, R. Northrup, R. Frederici, J. VanDevort, R. Siefring, G. Smith, R. Cady, J. Howard, T. Crooks, A. Heen, R. 0'Brien, R. Zyluch, D. Dickinson, C. Angevine, R. Confer, J. Davis, A. Nichols, C. Potteroff, C. Harfle. Row 2: B. Tozer, S. Denmon, H. Pappas, R. Stanton, R. Hard, D. Hunsinger, D. Clark, J. Duffy, L. Mathers, E. Plew, G. Pennell, H. VanDuzer, R. Starr, B. Clark, P. Cook, R. Cody, A. Flipse, H. Rossen, H. Swackhammer, J. Clubb, E. McLain, G. Hardy. Row 3: D. Carey, M. Halter, B. Strouse, R. Hard, E. Allis, C. Smith, R. Beaumont, C. Osborne, G. Kellam, R. Hagner, B. Beaudion, D. Taylor, D. Rarick, A. Benson, L. Krom, H. Hideman, I. Stulir, M. Rennie, H. Hheeland, E. Galloway. Row ll: D. Zimmer, D. Hilliams, M. Hawley, M. Seltzer, D. Noyes, B. Noyes, A. Jenks, H. Rounds, M. Hessler, R. Griswold, L. Halling, B. Halker, J. Korger, P. Brigode, I. Breckner, J. Underwood, M. Gulden, M. Conklin, B. Hartman, C. Cassin, B. Bowles. Row 5: V. Little, B. Hackbart, J. Valenta, L. Calkin, C. Morton, M. Ellis, L, Burres, J. Hill, M. Tasker, H. Martin, 0. Terry, B. Maas, B. Holtee, J. Jacobs, P. Harren, 0. Jacobs. SA mn VIT IE Z-' h ' Yearbook Staff Row I: N. Pitcher, G. Steele, P. Steele, D. Haman, H. Zimmer, H. Jensen, L. Moulton, A. Dibble, J. Brearley. Row 2: B. Decker, D. Canfield, P. McGrath, B. Goon, Miss Patteson, N. Marsh, B. Hill, D. Harkness, E. Confer. Row 3: M. Jackson, B. Hill, R. Densberger, G. Harris, N. Hood, C. Holdren, Y. llakeley. Row ll: R. Scott, D. Dennis, J. Miller. The yearbook staff spent a very pleasant year at work on the 1945 issue of The Den. Under the supervision of Miss Patteson, all the members of the staff worked cooperatively and efficiently throughout the entire year with the hope of making the third 'Den' the finest yet to be published at Vestal Central School. PYCSS The Press Club published our school paper, the Scribe , which came out approximately once n month. This paper contained school news, coming events, and gossip. Row l: T. Beach, N. Marsh, P. McGrath, P. Steele, E. Lindsay. Row 2: B. Krisscl, F. Decker, B. Mhittemore, P. Shaw, G. Thompson, P. Wesley, E. Confer, R. Dumas. Row 3: D. Harkness, J. Allen, D. Dennis, E. Billet, H. Zimmer, D. Mather, H. Chocha- laty, J. St. Leger. X..' 5. .11 ,- I 'VIL Senior Play Row I: E. Lawton, A. Panza, H. Struthers, J. Davidson, S. Wolfe. Row 2: B. Goon, K. llarner, B. Hill, H. Zimmer, Y. Nakeley, N. Marsh, H. Jensen, D. Canfield. In March 16 the senior class presented 'Behind the 8-Ball , a hilarious comedy. It is the story of two families which are brought together by the marriage of one father and another mother. Confusion follows confusion as every member of the family at one time or another is behind the 8-ball. Dramatics Club '-.K The Dramatics Club offered an opportunity for the development of Q control, expression and balance, as well as provided an outlet for the 9 emotions. Through pantomimes, characterizations and later, actual 0 f dramatizations of formal plays in assembly, the members were afforded experience which brought both satisfaction and pleasure. X NJ l.. Blackman, M. Walling, ll. Hinrickson, B. Holmes, L. Killam, D. Harkness, M. Bennett, 8. lhltman, S. Russell, E. Marsh, C. Stephens, 6. Harris. Student Congress Row I: A. Ackley, M. Barton, J. Valenta, B. Noyes, D. K. Noyes, B. Hackbart. Row 2: R. Duffy, H. Moore, V. Neild, J. Messemer, L. Moulton, P. Bonham, L. Noyes, E. Traver, P. Rounds, R. 0'Brien, E. McLain, R. Baker, L. Mathers, M. Jackson, P. McGrath, J. Davidson, B. Dickinson, J. Shea, B. Mersereau. Row 3: B. Heston, B. VanDuzer, C. Holdren, R. Dennis, F. Potter, J. Smith, D. Wagner. The Vestal Student Congress, a new organization, was set up in the school this year. It is an attempt to have democracy work in the school. It is composed of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive officers are: Richard Dennis, President, Forrest Potter, Vice President, Janet Smith, Secretary, and Clarence Holdren, Treasurer. The legislative branch is the house of representa- tives and the senate. Members of this branch include the officers of the classes and homerooms. The judicial branch is the Supreme Court. This includes the faculty and Mr. Salmon. Photography Club ii The Photography Club has been busy developing films, making prints, studying good composition and taking pictures. Its purpose was to , QE? create interest in taking and making good pictures, pictures with qual- 4 ity and meaning. Qi Row I: G. Miller, K. Houseknecht, D. Lozier, C. Pottoroff, B. Clark, T. Pucek, B. Cody, L. Herbert, R. Starr, I. Underwood. Row 2: T. Panasik, G. Hollenbeck, L. Loveland, R. Slake, J. Bishop. Row 3: D. Clark, B. 0'Brien, K Rossin, E. Stanton, H. Moore, S Stanton, F. Hillis B. Hadsvorth. Art Clubs Left to right-- 8. Hykstra, L Benson, M. Gulden, R. Lewis, L- Beckhorn, 6. Hhipple The Junior Art Club was an exploratory group. They dld different things, such as miniature stage sets, soap carving, finger painting, and putting designs on paper plates. These are only a few of the things they have accomplished. The Sketch Club did more advanced work. We did different sketches of Vestal, and one girl drew Ideal Hospital. We drew flowers and still life. We acquired a better knowledge of art through our work in the club. 'Girl Scouts Troop 51 was sponsored by the P. T. A. of Vestal Central School and was formed in the spring of 1943. It was an Intermediate Girl Scout Troop. Their program has been varied for the past two years. Work has been done in the fields of dramatics, leathercraft, cooking, and sewing. Row I: S. Rounds, L Coyle, B. Murnhy. Miss Smith, C. Hotaling, L. Purdy. Row 2: B. Pierce, S. Young, M. McCoy, A. Hamilton, E. Hackley, S. Russell, B. Hitchcock. Row 3: A. VanDuzer, K Peters, R. Wadsworth, H. Haslin, A. Hlnrickson, B. Hykstra, L. Walling, L Jenks, V. Llttle, F. Decker, N. Mathers, N. Martin. i Science Club Row I: M. Kidder, B. Hackbart, G. Gates. Row 2: R. Beaumont, C. Carter, J. Billet, B. Strouse, R. Kiegler, E. Black, L. Maga, H. White, Dr. Congdon, E. Foster. The Science Club has studied the life and work of' some of' the great scientists, radio, light, inventions, and has conducted a Science Fair. It is a member of the Science Clubs of America. Future Farmers dna, The Future Farmers of' America was organized in the fall of' 1944 by 7 , the students in the Agricultural Department of the Vestal School. When W the local young farmers selected a name for their new club, they decided ll to honor the principal of our school, Mr. S. 0. Salmon, who is the L WN originator of' the F. F. A. The first club to be organized in the United KA States was started by Mr. Salmon at Endicott in the fall of' 1920. N. Hessler, R. Hanley, E. Jones, G. Morey, G. Bundy, K. Sivers, L. Hess, J. Ellis, ii. Clark, R. Bundy, C. Hiza, H. Guiles. LJ y' ,. 0 Aviation Club Row I: C. Guldenschuh, L. Drum. Row 2: L. Bakeman, M. Struthers, L. Bidwell, G. Tarbox This club was formed by boys with an interest in aviation They spent a great deal of their time studying and reporting on new achieve ments and developments in the aviation field All of these students were interested in model plane building and flying Pre-Flight This course has been offered in Vestal for two years, but this was the first time we have been able to offer actual flight instruction as a part of the course. The boys studied aerodynamics, navigation, civil air regulations and meteorology in the ground course, and had eight hours of dual flight instructions at Tri-Cities Aviation School. Row l: H. Llttlejohn, C. Holdren, L. Drum. Row 2: S. Patka, Director of Tri-Cities Aviation School: F. Potter: J. Miller: 0 Cawley, Instructor at Tri-Cities Aviation School: H. Peters: D. Maman: m Jensen: L Densberger: Mr. Bundy: L Dodge, Chief Pilot at Tri-Cities Airport l Library Clubs Row I: B. Robinson, C. Bierly, M. Smith, C. Avery, M. Hoyt, C. Gunther, J. Howard, C. Gillespie, ll. Martin. Row 2: ll. Herrin, E. Galloway. P. Barnhardi, I. Siulir, M. Tasker. L.- Row 3: J. Filen, E. Billet, F. Decker, A. Drum, B. Dickinson, li. Hackley, P. Sanzo, J. 2' Korger, G. Pierce, M. Randall. . . . 4 F0 Row ll: I. Breckner, L. Killam, C. Stephens, A. Hogan, E. Marsh, L. Calkin, P. Brigade, D. Rarlck. K 2 Row 5: 8. Wheeler, E. Sanzo, P. Pierce, J. Korger, J. Hull, A. llheeland, D. Cassin, I D. Sturdevant. The Junior Library Club consists of' students who wish to work in the library at least three periods a week, checking books, attendance, and ma11 and doing other interesting .1 obs. In order to become a member of the Senior Library Club, a student has to belong to the Junior Library Club for two years, pass an oral and written examination and prove himself' worthy of the honor of being chosen to the Senior Library C1ub's ranks. The club has many social meetings and parties. Deb Club The purpose of the Debutante Club was to familiarize the girls with modern manners in introductions, table manners, giving teas and 1n various other modes of conduct.. During the past year, the Debutante Club gave a successful dance, a tea in honor of' Mrs. John Purdy, and Mrs. Nixon gave a tea at her residence for the girls. Row I: J. Russell, B. Mosher, l. lleild, N. Neild, D. Blomquist, D. Hakeley. Row 2: B. Goon, L. Rose. E. Lawton, S. Holfe, Mrs. Nixon, E. Traver, J. Helmus, ll. Thayer, K. Parris. Row 3: M. Spoor, S. Beach, M. J. Davis, D. Demetros, R. Heston, J. Russell, 8. Swan, D. Warner, l. Lucas, G. Miller, T. Deming, R. Moulton. Bachelor Club 'uf A Row I: K. Harner, J. Monahan, J. Bystricky, S Pyiuck, L Davies, H. Swam C X - Row 2: I. Smith, G. Harris, C. Johnston, N. Hessler, P. Vallese, B. Mersereau, E. if Dewar, D. Dibble, P. Hogan. XX -e- The Bachelor Club was composed of twenty-six senior high school f ll members who desired practical training in cooking. The members made biscuits, muffins, tarts, pie, candy, cakes, and puddings. They felt that their time spent in this activity was well worthwhile. Home Nursing Home Nursing was an interesting activity and an essential one be- cause of the shortage of nurses. During the course the following were accomplished: making an empty bed and a bed with a patient in it, bathing an adult in bed, taking temperatures, pulses and respiration, and bathing a baby. We also tis learned the use of ice caps and hot water bottles and how to apply hot and cold compresses. Left to right-- M. Conklin, B. Noltee, L. Malling, F. Rarick, M. Leach, M. Sees, D. Rarick, B. Halker, 8. Hartman. ,gvsgs i . , , y, i A- . 1.52 i g.. f ' 3: N , r, , v al '- , . ., F ,f Senior Band Row I: D. Haman, A. Panza, P. Kintner, D. Harkness, E. Wage, J. Shipman, S. Hlorns. Row 2: J. Stanton, L. McLain, D. Jenks, N. Stevens, D. Bidwell, S. Crooks, R. Pickering, J. Miller, E. Sampson, W. Henricksen, M. Williams, J. Westfall. Row 3: R. Frederici, K. Williams, L. Loveland, T. Thayer, S. Potter, J. Karger, H. Swingle, M. Ward, D. Mason, 0. Terry, H. Rounds, P. Wilkerson, B. Jenks, E. Allin, B. Outman, R. Frederici, H. Crane, D. Jersey, P. Kadlecik. Row li: B. Weston, M. Barton, D. Lozier, J. St. Ledger, G. Roney, P. Broch, J. Black, R. Hotaling, W. Panza, J. Spoor, L. Noyes, E. Johnson, E. Confer, P. Wesley, L. Kent. Row 5: M. Wesley, D. Reed, R. Gillette, L. Robards, R. Zimmer, K. Warner, H. Aten, P. Rounds, B. Hess, R. Stanton, Mr. Bryden. The Senior Band, an organization providing both educational and recreational advantages, won both local and national recognition through its school concerts, radio broadcasts, and its association with the national 'School at War' program. I Row Ro w Row Row Row Marching Band J. Stanton, A. Panza, P. Kltner, D. Harkness, E. Wage, J. Shipman, S. Hiorns. D. Jenks, L. McLain, W. Stevens, D. Bidwell, S. Crooks, R. Pickering. J. Miller, E. Sampson, W. llinrlchsen, M. Williams, C. Williams, J. Westfall. R. Frederici, K. Williams, L. Loveland, T. Thayer, S. Potter, J. Korger, H Swingle, M. Ward, D. Mason, 0. Terry, W. Rounds, P. Wilkerson, B. Jenks, E. Allen, B. Outman, R. Frederici, ll. Crane, D. Jersey. P. Kadlecik. B. Weston, M. Barton, D. Lozier, G. Roney, J. St. Leger, P. Brock, J. Black R- Hotalingi H- Panza, J- SDOOF, L. Noyes, E. Johnson, E. Confer, P. Wesley L. Kent. D. Bloom, A. Moss, D. Warner, J. Houghton, M. Lewis, M. Wesley, D. Reed, .R Gillette, L- Robards, R. Zimmer, K. Warner, H. Aton, J. Russell, B. Swan, P Rounds, B. Hess, D. Stanton, J. McMullen, D. Demetros, R. Weston, J. Russell M. Berg, D. Haman, Mr. Bryden. Orchestra Row I: J. Davidson, H. Swingle, P. Kitner, D. Harkness, A. Murphy, A. Leach. Row 2: S- Hlorns, P. Hllkerson, H. Stevens, T. Pullis, D. Bidwell, S. Crooks, R. Pickering, C. llllllame, P. Kadleclk, li. Hlnrichsen, J. llestfall, M. Rounds, L- Kent, 0. llesley. Row 3: J. Stanton, M. Barton, D. Lozier, J. Barrier, R. Gillette, M. Hesley, A. Panza, Mr. Bryden, E. Hage, E. Johnson, E. Confen The orchestra this year, suffered a serious string shortage, but in spite of this was called upon many times to furnish incidental music for P. T. A. meetings, Christmas programs and various other school activi- ties. Junior Band The Junior Band was one of the most important organizations in the instrumental music department. It was the beginning of organized group playing and out of this band will come the future musicians of the Senior and Clinic Bands. Row Row Row Row Row 2. 3 ll! 5 G. T. J. Th Th J. A. E. K. D. L- Roney, D. Noyes, J. Hill, J. Korger, L. Harkness, G. Cargill, R. Little, Crooks, J. Hood. Fischer, M. lladsworth, R. Stanton, R. Plckerin9. J. Miller, M. George, T. ayer, J. Shipman, 0. Terry, R. McManus, B. Hoyes, 6. Wilcox, E. McLain, V. ayer. Harner, K. Lamb, R. Hotaling, J. Denmark, R. Pickering, E. Hard, D. Mason, Kitner, R. Northrun, R. Kady. J. Mcllerny, B. llheel, E. Hamlin, B. Outmon, Allen. lllllls, A. Slotji, K. Schupp, K. Terry, J. Mcllearney, R. Hleld, R. Stanley, Detrich, E. Johnson, E. Confer. Uhler, J. Russell, E. Sager, R. Duffy, D. liard, Mr. Bryden, E. Stanton. Baton Twirlers And Flag Swingers Row I: M. Berg, J. McMullen, R. Heaton. Row 2: A. Moss, D. llarner, J. Russell, B. Swan, D. llaman, J. Russell, M. Lewis, J. W Houghton, D. Demetros. A P Row 3: S. Potter, L Murphy, B. Murphy, B. Halker, J. Blomquist, P. Cook, D. Bloom, 5 ll. lliederman. l Again this year Vestal had a fine group of girls, who participated in both flag swinging and baton twirling. They appeared at basketball games, assemblies, and other activities throughout the year. Swing Band ' The Swing Band has been reorganized this year with the full instru- mentation of' a complete unit. It has played for dances following basketball games and for various other school social events. Row I: D. Harkness, L. McLain, P. Hilkerson, M. Barton, S. lliorns, L. Loveland. 1 Z P va 5' 1: R' E Z a 10 o . :: Z. 3 fl 'U . x Ol Q. .. 0 n X Q . 1: ev fl rf 'fl nv 'U . z cn ll Q 'i Z . fn 5. c. . xi- we QQ' iii:- .H um L Clinic Band Row I: P. Kintner, D. Harkness. Row 2: D. Naman, A. Panza, D. Bidwell, S. Crooks, R. Pickering, J. Hard, N. Rounds, P. Nilkerson, S. Hiorns. Row 3: R. Stanton, D. Jenks, N. Stevens, N. Swingle, M. Hard, D. Mason, P. Rounds, ll. Hinrlchsen, M. Hilliams, P. Kadlecik, C. Nilllarns, J. Westfall. Row ll: L. Loveland, M. Barton, L. McLaln, M. Wesley, L. Robords, Mr. Bryden, E. Johnson, L. Noyes, 0. Wesley, L. Kent. The Clinic Band was organized this year as a smaller unit of the Senior Band, having complete military band instrumentation. Its members were chosen for outstanding work in the Senior Band unit. The band has played at all of our home basketball games and in the Spring Concert. Mixed Choir The membership of our group was limited to sixty-five, the number of choir robes that we have. The additional male voices in the choir greatly Row I: J. J. J. Row 2: L. R. G. Row 3: improved the quality of our singing. Straka, E. Uhler, D. Marner, D. Hobart, M. Nesley. L. Noyes, P. Kadlecik, Hestfall, R. Confer, R. Kiegler, D. Jersey, N. Thayer, N. Merrln, B. Swan, McMullen, E. Confer. McManus, P. Larrabee, B. Greene, P. Nichols, B. Crooks, R. Martin, 8. Goon, Towsend, D. Gulden, G. Bodie, R. Blake, T. Pucek, E. Campbell, T. Deming, Dodd. Hrs. MacLowryf J. Ellis, J. Russell, G. Thompson, E. Purdy, V. Valabek, M. Hard, B. Denmon, J. Smith, E. Traver, J. llelty, V. Flipse, J. Sampson, A. Ives, H. low ll: . Lewl s, E. San zo. 0 Prince, H. Aton, B. Scott, J. Brisco, B. Denmon, L. Donlay, A. David, B. Hill, H- Mlller, A. Seltzer, B. Hlll, J. Helmut, B. Snlth, P. Plerco. Ghh'Chdr The Girls' Choir, under the direction of Mrs. McLowry, was composed of forty-five voices. It was the first senior girls' choir to be organized in Vestal. The accompanists were Marian Wesley and Janet Smith. L. Noyes, M. Wesley, J. Smith, N. Thayer, N. Merrin, B. Swan, J. McMullen, E. Confer. Row 2: G. Thompson, E. Purdy, J. Ellis, V. Valabek, M. Ward, J. Sampson, Mrs. McLowry, . 3 A x v: .4 Row l: M. Johnson, P. Nichols, B. Greene, J. Straka, E. Uhler, D. Warner, D. Hobart, x l I, A. Ives, J. Welty, V. Flipse, J. Russell, E. Traver, M- Lewis. Row 3: 0. Prince, H. Aten, B. Scott, J. Brisco, B. Demmon, L. Donley, A. David, B. Hill, M. Miller, A. Seltzer, B. Mill, P. Pierce, E. Sanzo. Sdo Cho The ten members of our club spent a very pleasant year. We were glad to welcome some freshmen to our group this year. Seated: D. Warner, M. Wesley. Standing: M. Williams, J. Smith, D. Jersey. Y. Wakelelf. M. Miller, A. David, 8. Denmon, B. Scott, H. Svingle. 7th And 8th Grade Girls' Choir . Row I: J. Letson, M. Hawley. P. Warren, L Jenks, M. Evans, L Hogan, E. M. Farr, L Little, M. Ellis, B. Wykstra, 0. Jacobs, D. K. Noyes, P. Brigode, L. Calkin, L. Burres, J. Miller, J. Hill, N. Martin, J. Valentm Row 2: C. Donley, B. Walker, S. Russell, J. Jacobs, B. Card, B. Weston, E. Kadlecik, J. Deming, B. Noyes, B. Hackbart, N. Rounds, D. Sampson, R. Pickerlng, D Mason, J. Barrier, M. Barton, C. Gillesnie, M. Seltzer, S. Crooks, L. McConnon. Row 3: C. Stephens, W. Nesmlth, C. Rought, M. Davis, E. Marsh. M. Hill, W. Peters P. Wilkerson, B. Holmes, M. Ohleen, E. Ward, J. Shipman, I. Brockner, M. J. Hessler, L. Walling. S. Hlorns, B. Griswold, C. Marton, B. Maas, 0. Terry, M. Tasker, B. Noltee, E. Smith, M. Wesley. The Eighth Grade Girls' Choir was something new in Vestal Central School. In past years, the seventh and eighth grades had combined into one, but this year the eighth grade girls had a choir of their own, composed of forty-five girls. Thirty-six girls from 7A and 7B formed the Seventh Grade Girls' Choir. Our leader was Mrs. McLowry, who chose some very pretty and interesting numbers for the choir to study. 'ith And 8th Grade Boys' Choir One of the most progressive organizations in our school was the Seventh and Eighth Grade Boys' Choir. During the two years of its existence, it has grown from a handful of boys to a medium-sized, well- organized group. Under the able direction of Mrs. McLowry, it has attained great heights in its quest for better music. Row I: D. Zimmer, H. Hunsinger, K Stanton, G. Cargo, R. Ward, G. Roney, E. McLain, K Hinricksen, L Worthrup, R. Confer, A. Heen, J. Howard, T. Crooks. Row 2: E. Woodcook, C. Osborne, R. Duffy, C. Gunther, D. Williams, S. Denmon, G Kneen, E. Stanton, K. Williams, C. Angevine, J. Dsvls, E. Washburn, R Cleveland. Row 3: R. Outman, L .Nichols, T. Thayer, T. Rounds, J. St. Leger, E. Allen, B. Hess, W. llorthruv. D. Lozler, D. Carey, E. Sager. y ' 1 'lx 4 ' ,J I .W ., -. f gr' ' Aff. . 1 . 'vga YW A fig I F nh A u,.. HFNMN gvonrf 4.,,,,,.ZZ,i-d Varsity Football Row i: R. Smith, G. Bundy, R. Ellis, R. Lindsay, N. Pickering, H. Llttlejohn, G. Jubb, D. Betz, D. Washburn, R. Holdridge, R. Gillett. Row 2: C. Swingle, R. Bundy, J. Ellis, L. Robords, C. Johnston, C. Holdren, J. Miller, L. Helty, L. McLain, H. Potts. Row 3: 8. Mersereau, J. Shea, A. Ackley, P. Heston, D. Jenks, L. Feheley. L. Hess, J. Cole, m Dennls, R. Shirley, F. Potter, R. Scott, L. Hill, J. Mathers, Mr. Gimmia The Vestal Bears started the football season with a handicap shared by-all the league teams last fall, a two weeks' delay caused by the polio epidemic. After a very short practice the squad played its first game at Norwich, beginning its first regularly scheduled season since six-man football. The boys played a hard, but losing game. Because Owego canceled its game, Coach Gimmie arranged to meet Sayre, the runner-up in Pennsylvania for the state championship for 1943. Later we played Oneonta, Waverly, and Greene. The squad really gave a plucky performance in the Greene game, coming through On the winning side after having lost all previous games of the season. Our J. V.'s were entered in the Tri-Cities' League with a good team, winning one game and losing three. J:giElt Varsity Basketball Row I: R. Shirley, Captain. ROW 2: Coach Horkman, R. Toulson, J. Miller, R. Dennis, R. Scott, L. Hill, F. Potter, E. Hoppes, D. Haman, C. Holdren, J. Ellis. Vestal's 1944-45 basketball season was successful in many respects even though not many games were won. The Bruins seemed to be jinxed by ineligibilities and injuries just at the most crucial times. But more important than this our competition was much stiffer because our com- petitors were more experienced. There were several highlights of the season which all the players will remember. Not the least of these was the overnight trip to Oneonta. To our coach, Mr. Workman, goes nearly all the credit for our successes. Captain Bob 'Moose' Shirley also deserves much praise. The past season was the first time Vestal had played in the Class 'An League. Many people believed the team did remarkably well. On March 17, we won the championship of the 'B' League and the boys were presented with a trophy for their remarkable exhibition. The members of the Varsity Basketball Squad extend their sincere appreciation to Mr. Workman, Mr. Gimmieg Mr. Stock, and all those who participated in making the year so enjoyable. fi' E fnmw Q31 Q. 4. f1nmi3'? g'rf'W 3 3 .I L . Q , , F . , Vx ,L E I4 . jd . V 4 f , H if gf . I j Q R fi? :Q , it if . RTE' . ' 3 Varsity Tracie Row l: G. Hardy, H. Vandevort, J. Monahan, P. Merrin, M. Williams, R. Martin, R. Killam, T. Panasik, L. Feheley, L. Welty, D. Betz. Row 2: C. Swan, B. Rohinson, G. Hounslea, R. Wadsworth, N. Hessler, D. Jenks, E. Andrews, L. Hess, C. Johnston, R. Hill, E. Wage, N. Pickering, R. Dennis, B. Mersereau, J. Gilg, G. Cole, Mr. Gimmie. Our track team last year was somewhat of a success. We competed in three meets. There were many boys out for the squad, and almost all of them had a place in the meet. In track there were many things to do, such as the 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash, 440-yard run, 880-yard run, and the one-mile run. Besides these there were pole-vaulting, hurdling, broad jumping, the shot put and discus throwing. In the first meet, which was at Windsor, Vestal placed second. The next meet was at MacArthur Stadium in Binghamton. Vestal placed second also in this meet. Any boys who finished first, second, or third 1n the meet earned the right to enter the sectionals held in Oneonta. This was fiPSt C1858 competition. Vestal did not fair too badly and captured their share of the ribbons. 5 YI-X Ei. Qaiw ,xg I , 9 A 'A fri kj E a,9'57f1.r j.J .Xia -S? 113343. E, -f lv -1- ,. A 'sg . A w A- - - 375 Cross Country av , Row I: J. Monahan, R. Kiegler, R. Blake, J. Cacciola - Row 2: Mr. Stock, R. Hill, H. Smith, J. Davidson, H. Peters, L Hilh The entire cross country team of Vestal is to be complimented on the fine showing they made at all the meets in the '44 season. Harlan Smith was the outstanding runner but was well supported by the other members of the team. The most important meet was the sectionals held at Binghamton. Vestal finished fourth place, a record to be proud of. Baseball Coach Bob Workman began the '44 baseball season with a compara- tively inexperienced team. Only five lettermen returned to the starting lineup. This was our first season in the Tri-Cities League. The high- spirited team, led by Field Captain 'Moosel went into each game un- daunted by previous losses. Unable to win in the league, they were victorious in out-of-league games arranged by the coach. The starting lineup for the season was as follows: Pitching, D. Buffington, with R. Dennis and L. Hill exchanging pitching and fieldingg L. Hess and R. Shirley, W. Vandervort, M. Smith and E. Hoppes giving their support form the infield, in the outfield, J. Shea, A. Heine, W. Bender, and C. Holdren. Other members of the squad who saw action were H. Zimmer, P. Weston, S. Pyluck, and D. Dibble. .lunior Varsity Baslcetlaall Row I: 8. Goon, P. Heston. + f if Row 2: C. Williams, D. Hagner, A. Heine, B. Robinson, R. Baker, T. Panasik, J. Shea, M. Williams, E. Dewar, Mr. Stock, Coach. Al: the beginning of the season the Junior Varsity did not fully cooperate, but after the experience received in the first few games under the excellent coaching of' Mr. Stock, they showed much improvement- The Jayvees displayed their ability and sportsmanship in the sectionals ' against the Johnson City Cage Kittens. The captainship of the Junior Varsity WHS held by 'FUD' Weston and 'Bun' Goon. lntramural Football A large number of boys went out for this sport last fall. In this sport the boys learned the fundamentals or' football and good sportsman- ship, preparing themselves for future varsity games. Row I: R. Horthrup, R. Cleveland, J. Davis, A. Heen, R. Fredericl, J. Howard, J. Clubb, E. McLain, G. Hardy, V. Tozer, T. Moss, T. Beach, R. Bowling, C. Gunther, J. Duffy, C. Angevlne, G. Smith. Row 2: P. Kadlecik, A. Hickman, L. Mathers, R. Dumas, R. Jenson, H. Hogan, J. Vanbervort, P. Barnhardt, E. Lindsay, G. Cargill, L. Meeker, H. Potts, L. Brown, D. Zimmer, D. Clark, RL Pappas, l. Smith, H. Hills, D. Snith. Row 3: J. Stanton, R. Greene, D. Beckhorn, B. Potter, D. Dennis, li. Chochalaty, E. Knight, D. Hunsinger, D. llagner, J. Shea, J. Ellis, J. Mathers, R. Ellis. L. llelty, D. Jersey, R. Klegler, K. Schultz, D. Ellis, R. Slefrinq. L. Jones. 1 4 Girls Intramural Basketball Brearley A. Dibble M Jackson P Steele, A. Panza, J Sheard N Ma This yearls basketball included three leagues the A, B, and C leagues In the A league, 'Vassar was the winning team, Ann Dibble acting as captain In the B league, 'Southern California' was on top, and in the C league, 'Rugby' was victorious It was a very exciting year for the girls, because many good teams participated, and the teams on top had to fight hard to stay there 'Vassar' was the only team that was undefeated during the season. O Boys Intramural Basketball The boys' intramural basketball league included boys from seventh through the twelfth grades. Boys 1n the seventh and eighth grades comprised the C league, ninth grade boys' made up the B league, and the A league included the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. Alto- gether there were sixteen teams in the three leagues. The members of the Row Row Row Row champion team in each league received emblems. l' llilliams, B. Dumas, H. Fredericci, A. Heen, R. Fredericl, G. Wage, J. Cluhb, . G. Cargill, G. Hardy, T. Crooks, S. Denmon, V. Tozer, R. Bowling, R. Duffy, E. Sager, C. Angevine, J. Smith. 2' A. Ackley, Hlnchecllff, J. Vandervort, T. Rounds, B. Ford, L. Bidwell, H. Hills, D. Jersey, T. Beach, G. Hardy, E. Llndsay, D. Betz, F. Brown, ll. Pappas, Smith, P. Stanley, H. Hogan. H. R. 3: 6. Kneen, L. Mathers, H. Davies, P. Kadellck, R. Hickman, R. Jensen, Valasak, J. Mathers, Il. Hessler, R. Kelgler, D. Ellis, L. Jones. Chochalaty, P. Vallese, C. Johnston, J. Bundy, J. Monahan, I. Snlth, J. St. Leger, B. Potter, C. Haus, R. Lindsay, B. R. Gillette, ll. Frost, E. Dewar, R. Blake, J. Ellls, L. Helty. ll: Howard Patts, D. Beckhorn, D. Dennis, Ellis, J. Stanton, S. Pyluck, D. Dlbble, Jubb, B. Peters, B. Maraeraau, L. McLaln, G. Senior Cheer Leaders N. Marsh, S. McMullen. M- Jackson, P. McGrath, P. Steele. The cheering season started off with a laudable bang. Last year's veterans returned to their former rank and showed more skill and pep than ever before displayed at Vestal. The cheering section was greatly developed--all in all it proved to be a very successful year. Junior Cheer Leaders The junior cheerleaders played their role efficiently in spurring on the junior varsity teams to victory.' They served a most successful season under the guidance of the senior cheerleaders and their able captain, Anice Dumbleton. Row I: A. Dumbleton, A. Traver, J. Leonard, ROW 2: J. Dunbar, B. Vanbuzer, E. Purdy, J. Bufflnqton. Intramural Softball Senior Girls Junior Girls 'Q eard h Brear ey, M Jackson wl J Dunbar, J Leonard J Buffing n le , w 2 A. aver, b e on Ste VanDuzer Senior Boys 3, dw- Qi Junior Boys 9 7 10' any wl J Mathers G Has n D Jon w I r ers n e Jenks D. Sm Febora 'O w2 nw B Gurn w2: H Hogan G.Hrdy E McCathy F Brw Helty E. Wage J Vrvona L Feheley Nfoueyban J. Sheard, N. Marsh, P. Steele, A. Panza, J. Brearley, A. Dibble, F. Hillis, M. Jackson, S. Stanton. The winner of the g '45 was the senior team, 'Vassar' team was Jean irls' intramural volleyball emblems for '44 and Vassar , an undefeated team. Captain of the Sheard, who proved to be a very good one even though only a sophomore. Speedban This year there were few who came out for speedball. No games were played for emblems. The team that won most of the games was Winsocki. Row I: J. Bufflngton, M. Berg, F. Decker, 0. Bloom, S. Knoll. Row 2: A. Dumbleton, J. Dunbar, R. Pitcher, J. Sheard, J. Pavlik, J. Bishop, T. Pucek 8. Vanbuzer, J. Leonard. Row 3: R. Heston, J. Russell, F. Hillis, D. Hobart, L. Noyes, S. Stanton, P. Rounds J. Russell, A. Traver. v I Wrestling And Boxin 'Yeh 8 'V ' Row I: R. Confer, E. Lindsay, T. Beach, E. Wage, J. Kvasny, D. Betz, H. Davies. . Row 2: M. Snith, B. Mersereau, R. Dennis, J. Davidson, G. Cole, G. Jubb. dv- W Under the supervision of Mr. Gimmie, athletic director at Vestal, 'E X many sports have flourished. Two of these were boxing and wrestling, X 4' which are good sports for boys who are thinking of entering service. Bowling Club This year the bowling club met every Thursday afternoon after school at the Moose Alleys in Endicott. There were four intramural teams fighting it out for the emblems. This year all teams were sanc- tioned in the American Bowling Congress. Besides intramurals the members with the five highest averages bowled every Monday night in varsity competition. Vestal was in a bowling league with Union Endicott, Johnson City, Binghamton Central, and Binghamton North High Schools. Vestal had two matches with each school on its schedule. All in all every boy had a swell time bowling this season. George Jubb obtained high single honors at the bowling tournament, Saturday, March 17, while the team won fourth position. These victories show the skill and ability of our fine bowling team. Row i: L Hickman, R. Gillette, K Hills, H. Moore, D. Jersey, L. Drum, P. Kadiecik. Row 2: J. Davidson, J. Stanton, H. Peters, G. Jubb, H. Struthers, H. Jensen, R Densburger, R. Jensem Girl? Tumbling Club ROW l: J. Buffington, A. Dumbleton. Row 2: B. VanDuzer, P. Wesley, J. Russell, J. Russell, J. Leonawd, J. Dunbar. I o Row 3: F. Decker, L. Noyes, M. Berg, P. Rounds, D. Bloom, M. Hard, A. Traver. L L! The tumbling club of the past year was comparatively small in com- N:-Qfglijgxfw parison to that of the previous years. Even though the group was small X 1' they accomplished a great deal. All of the girls who participated have developed into excellent tumblers, and their efforts proved satisfactory. Boys' Tumbling Club Tumbling is a challenge to the vast majority of the students ln- volved in the physical fitness program. The essential contributions which may be expected from such activities are: 417 increased agility, C25 increased flexibility, C31 increased balance, 141 increased strength Q55 increased physical courage. Each year the tumbling group plays an important part in our gym demonstration, an annual affair at Vestal Central School. Row I: L. McLain, G. Mage, H. Potts, T. Beach, E. Lindsay, A. Davies, D. Betz, G. Hardy, K. Harnen Row 2: J. Mathers, J. Shea, 8. Goon, G. Jubb, B. Mersereau, J. Cole, J. Davidson, M. Smlth. L Q A A ' 2:2 I val .4.-.- Varsity Ciui: Row I: J. Monahan, J. Mathers, D. Smith, J. Cacciola, R. Blake, R. Hlll, G. Cole. Row 2: Mr. Gimmie, C. Holdren, J. Ellis, M. Smith, ll. Peters, J. Davidson, H. Snith, R. Hill, E. Hoppes. Row 3: L. Robards, F. Potter, R. Dennis, J. Miller, L. Hill, R. Scott, C. Johnston B. Mersereau. This group is composed of boys who have won letters by partici pating in varsity sports. Leaders' Club The Leaders Club met every Thursday during activity period. The girls learned to do exercises and drills. In their gym classes they took call, checked showers, led the exercises, and made themselves generally helpful to the teacher. Row I: L. Noyes, P. Pierce, P. Rounds, D. Cassin. Row 2: D. Canfield, J. Herrick, D. Sturdevant, B. Billet. lbw 3: F. Decker, M. Berg, R. Heston, E. Sanzo. Row I: B. Cheney, A. Murnhy, J. McDonald, B. Murphy, J. Sheard, P. Johnson, P. Broc J. Brearley, A. Panza. Vestal Riding Club, consisting of' girls from junior and senior high, was headed by the school librarian, Miss Snow. These girls had . their share of fun, bumps, and spills. Riding season was climaxed by a ll hay riding party and a hot dog roast. EXT-w...L.. 4,554- Riding Club k, up 2 Swimming Club Girls met for the swimming club once a week at the Y, W, C, A. in Binghamton. G. Miller, P. Shaw, E. Uhier, Miss Haeffner, M. Walling, B. Vanbuzer, P. Smith. ,L H l J Russell D B m w 2 J bar Roun s Noyes, M Ha , aver, J Leonard Dumb e on BUfflhgt0h Outdoor Club The Outdoor Club thoroughly took advantage of this year's unusually snowy season We braved the blustery weather for pleasant afternoon of sleigh riding, hiking and hot dog roasts, skiing lessons and ice skating L Peters, M. Kvasny, B. Merrick, J. Herreck, L oblnson, J. Sheard. Dance Club Two years ago Modern Dancing was introduced into this school It is along the line of eccentric dancing or ballet Our dance club has performed in the gym demonstration each year From the start, the public has enjoyed it Each year the girls have developed new and better technique Mu! Jmekmsdl L kswn w 2 , a , Mc a Jean sell B Hes lndlvudual Sports Winners In the Ping Pong tournament, Jean Sheard came out on top, and Wilma Peters was the junior high winner Jean has acquired all the skills of this game, having won the tournament for three years The 'Sharpshooters' were the winning team in archery this year They played Junior Columbia rounds, shooting twenty four arrows at a distance of forty, thirty, and twenty yards. Emma Paff was the high individual scorer. gp. I I ' M : . , . loo. 'H R0 : . Dun , P. d , L. . rd ' ,f A B. VanDuzer, J. Russell, N. Rounds, A. NN x Tr . ,A. 11,.1. sr . I , . Ro : B. Swan I. Luc s M. Clur Rus , . ton. 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