Watkins Glen High School - Senecan Oracle Yearbook (Watkins Glen, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1944 volume:

THE ORACLE Published by OF 1944 atkins Glen High School THE ORACLE Published by CLASS OF 1944 Watkins Glen High School DEDICA TION In sincere appreciation of his long years of faithful service, We, the Senior Class of 1944, take great pride in dedicating our yearbook to DONALD HARKNESS 19 ORACLE 44 BOARD OF EDUCATION DR. A. H. JACKSON ____ President JOHN H. BOLTON . Vice-President ESTELLA McW. HERR DOMINICK FRABONI FRANK A. COLE JOHN HOARE LEONA EVERTS CHARLES A. DONAHUE HARRY SUITS W. E. HERTENSTEIN ____ Principal HAROLD ELY ___________ Clerk HELEN WICKHAM Treasurer 4 19 ORACLE 44 FACULTY HARRIETTE ALLEN English History FRANCIS BLAKE Phys. Education VIRGINIA BOSCH Latin English JOHN GEORGE Shop CLARENCE GEUDER Science Mathematics DONALD HARKNESS Agriculture ELIZABETH HAUGHEY Commercial LOUISE KUHN Social Science ARMIDA LaMOREAUX English MARIE McKENNA Phys. Education 5 19 ORACLE 44 FACULTY ALBERT MUNSON Mathematics ELLEN PARKER Art ORVAL PERRY History NAOMI ROBERTS Commercia'I ELLEN ROSS Health MARY SPOFFORD Music CLARENCE TIMMS Science MARION TURNER Homemaking LOUISE VICKIO Library LUCY VIGLIONE French English 6 19 ORACLE 44 CLASS OF 1944 JAMES WHITING President CLIFFORD KING —- Vice-President JANE STORCH Secretary FAITH BURRELL .............................. Treasurer EUGENE FORREST--------------------- Business Manager HELEN TILLMAN Assistant Business Manager CLARENCE J. TIMMS Class Adviser WILLIAM BALDWIN Baldy, as he is known to all of his friends, has been one of the honor students of our class throughout our high school years. He is also greatly Interested in sports but his positions as assistant editor of the “Student Standard and treasurer of the Coke Club” have kept him form participating in all that he would like to. Swimming and dancing are two sports among Baldy's favorite pastimes. Hill is that better late than never guy” although he did manage to get around fast enough to be selected for the dashing part of Tarver in our Senior Flay. In spite of his slowness, Baldy’s great sense of humor and his willingness to help in any way he can, have brought him many friends. Baldy hopes to become in the near future, an officer in the United States Army and we are sure he will have no trouble in attaining his desire. BETTE BATES Throughout her school years, Bette, quite commonly known as Butch” has carried an active role in class affairs. She participated in a Freshman play, was co-chairman of the Junior Wreath Committee and also of the Election Day Dinner tickets. Butch has always been high on the honor roll and the fact that she is Class Valedictorian is evident proof of her scholastic ability. Her favorite sport is swimming down at Magee's. However, she says that her main Interests in life are eating, reading and sleeping, but on the side she enjoys dabbling in art and interior decorating. Her plans for the future are not too definite but her two main ambitions are to become either a sergeant in the W. A. C. or a second Helen Hayes. Certainly, in the former field, she could employ to advantage her natural ability as a leader. More power to you, Bette. 8 19 ORACLE 44 BERNITA BLANCHARD Bert, the girl with the long, wavy hair, is one of the most popular members of our Senior Class. (Ask Whiting!) Chock full of pep, Bert makes a swell basketball guard and she is one of our school s best girl tumblers. All sports appeal to Bernita which explains why she was made President of the Girls’ Sports Club this year. Bert was class Vice-President during her Sophomore year and this year took over the job of making our president toe the mark. Bert likes to dance, swim, eat ami have a swell time in general. As Phyllis' in the Senior Play she proved her ability on the stage and at the Election Day dinner her ready smile and ,uick feet kept her in good graces of all the impatient customeis. Bert has decided to attend E. B. 1. and graduate (we know) the Perfect secretary.” We are confident that she will pull through with flying colors and be a welcome addition to some prosperous firm. FAITH BURRELL Dooley Burrell has been an outstanding member of our class for the past four years. She has the remarkable ability of doing many tilings at one time and carrying out every one of them successfully. Faith's leadership abilities were soon recognized in her election as secretary of the class in her Sophomore year and she has continued ever since to be a class officer. In addition to extensive literary work on the •’Oracle and the Student Standard ' she has been president of the Library Club and the Coke Cluo and was chairman of the Election Day Dinner. Her unusual artistic ability was shown in her work for the i.lbiaiv Bulletin Board (and in the pictures she was prone to sketch during classes). Si.e I as also participated actively in all Intrumural sports. Yet Ith all her interests and activities, she has been an honor student in both Junior and Senior high school classes. Dooley Is everyone's friend because of her sincerity, her thoughtfulness and above all her modesty. If popularity and loyal friends are evidences of success, we can predict a brilliant future for our Dooley. JOYCE ANN CALHOUN Joyce Ann Calhoun who is more familiarly known as Toper has been a valuable asset to our class. Her willingness to pai-ticipate in class activities was evident in her work on our Freshman Field Day, the Sophomore Hop Committee, the Election Day Dinner and in her work on advertising for the Senior Play. When-i v� r Joyce was asked to work on a committee, a more eager and cooperative helper could not be found. Joyce’s generous smile is known far and w'ide and her giggling has come to be a t adition in Study Hall. Perhaps Joyce’s glow' is due to her enthusiasm for s.Jmmlng, softball, basketball and archery, but it might be the rhythm in her soul which is apparent in her graceful dancing. Her main interests while in school have been business subjects. To complete her schooling. Bryant Stratton is her choice. Joyce Ann's resolute spirit and dependability should make her a fine Sccretaiy. ALICE CONNOLLY Alice is that rather silent Senior who wrent all out for high school and class projects. An expert waitress, Alice’s speedy and efficent service came In very handy at the Catholic O n ch and Election Day Dinners. Alice was on the ticket and usher committees for our Senior Play: she was on hand during preparations for Freshman Field Day and helped decorate the gym for the Sophomore Hop. To boost her on to New York” funds, Alice sold wreaths her Junior year and magazines this year. In 'ew York she took in the big city thoroughly but she enjoyed Radio Cltv Music Hall particularly. For one of her main interests Is music; I •• principal hobby is playing the piano. She also likes dancing and swimming. Alice pursued a Business Course in high school and plans to attend school In Albany and specialize In bookkeeping or seen tarlal work. Good luck to you, Alice, we are sure that voi helpful hand and cooperative spirit will win a place in the world for you. MARY CROSS Mary, known to her friends as Sarah, is one of the most cheerful members of our class. She has been very active in sports du ing her four years of high school, especially in basketball and soPball, and was a member of the Athletic Club in her Freshman and Senior years. Her free time is spent at the Coke Club’, o' which she is an active member, or acting as nursemaid to various children around town. She seems to enjoy these pursuits but is sometimes heard complaining that she doesn’t have enough time to herself. You don’t mean for studying, do you Mary? She has taken a hememaking course and is planning to attend a seamstress sol ool in Rochester after graduation, in preparation for a career in that field. 9 19 ORACLE 44 JOYCE DAVIS Our Freshman year found many new members In our class of whom Joyce Davis was outstanding:. As a matter of course, she was tagged with Blondie”—now and forever more! Time proved her a most capable student as evidenced by her repeated appearance on the honor roll. Blondie’s skill and interest In athletics was displayed by her prowess at Ice skating which is her favorite sport and at basketball, in which she participated during her Junior and Senior years. This year she has been an active Library Club member and prominent in the Senior Class Activities. Joyce's plans for the future are indefinite, but like many others, is thinking now of entering the Cadet Nurse Corps. Whatever Joyce does, her pleasing manner and zest for life will take her a long way. DORA DEAN Dora’s future ambition, which Is to grow' to be five feet tall, is easily explained by her nickname. Her high school course has been academic; her interest in language is indicated by the fact that her major and minor subjects have been Latin and French respectively. Dora has been a member of the Library Club during her Junior and Senior years, and spends much of her spare tim. reading. Her favorite sports are basketball, volley ball, and softball. She also likes to roller skate and dance. Dora thought she might like nursing, realizing that she wasn’t tall enough to be accepted, she has decided to turn to photography. Since she has had a great deal of experience with a camera during the past two years, she had become interested in this type of w’ork and is planning to turn her hobby into a career. ALMERIDA DeDOMINICK Almerlda DeDomlnick, better known as Al, Is one of the girls in our class- who has had a great interest in athletics. She has participated in many sports including basketball, speedball, soft-ball, soccer volley ball and archery. Of course she also likes to bowl and to dance, w'hich she does at every opportunity. Although an out-of-town” classmate, Al’s very friendly personality soon gained her many friends. Al’s future ambition accounts for her choice of the business course for she hopes to become a prominent business woman. Her friendliness, willingness and dependability spell success in anything Al starts to do. EUGENE FORREST Eugene, Nuts to you has suffered more kidding than any other Senior since he is the baby of the class. Eugene’s main objective in school would seem to have been sleeping late enough every morning to keep Mr. Munson busy staying at detention with him. Still he has managed to muster energy enough to serve efficiently as our class Business Manager. Nuts developed an extraordinary skill in pouring coffee and carrying trays filled with dishes at the f’atbolic Church and Election Day dinners and the boys all know' him for a card shark and pool expert. Perhaps it is such qualities as 11 e -e which enabled him to keep our Varsity basketball team so well equipped and in such good order. His title manager, (the � esult of heavy sw'eat and hard w’ork) was well earned and much deserved. Eugene is the school’s scientific w’onder and in his Junior year he won the Bosch and Lomb Medal for Science, (iene’s future plans seem non-existent but our guess is that he will go places in some field involving Science or Math. ANGELINE FRANK Throughout her high school years, Annie has been envied because of her talent to jitterbug and to xecute all the latest steps in dancing. Her partner was usually either Colleen or Joyce, who, with Annie make up an inseparable threesome. Her naturally athletic nature led her to take part in basketball, tumbling and volley ball. In these sports, she displayed great skill and was later chosen as a cheerleader. This year and last, she has been center girl of the cheerleaders—perhaps because she can yell the loudest; those who know say because of her ability. During the summer, Annie’s main pastime is swimming or basking in the sun. However, this summer she will probably spend w'ork-ing at Sampson where she is planning to try for a Civil Service Job. Best of luck to you, Annie! 10 19 ORA CLE 44 NICHOLAS FRANZESE Nick is a happy-go-lucky Senior whose main ambition is to pass English.” He has been very active in sports, especially basketball and baseball. He also likes swimming and has been brushing up on ice skating this past winter. He has been a member of the Band, Glee Club, and the Library Club at different times during his four years of high school. Nick has followed an academic course his main interest being mathematics. His main difficulty has been in trying to convince Mr. Munson that he was working instead of skipping; nevertheless, his excuses always had an O on them. Like the rest of the boys, Nick will Join the armed forces after graduating but he plans to work with his father in the trucking business after the war. CHARLES FROST Bummer, as he is often called will never be forgotten for his portrayal of •Martin”, the faithful servant of Green Stockings.” His distinguished appearance and method of putting across his assigned character made him the typical English butler. Chuck has also been unite active in sports during his high school years. Four years of Intramural sports and two years of baseball have proven his good sportsmanship and fine spirit to his team mates as well as his opponents. The Election Day dinner ami other projects also saw Bummer in there pltchin' and a worthy man he was. This fella must be somewhat of a high-pressure salesman too as he came in with top sales for the Navy team when the class had Its magazine drive. Of course he couldn’t expect to beat that Jennings girl but he did alright for himself: and as the company agent said He got my goat”, which was a doll given to the one with the highest sales. When asked about his hobbies. Chuck just said Well I used to collect stamps but I'm kept pretty busy with Pop’s Victory Garden nowadays”, which is just another fine example of his fine spirit. ROBERT HOUSE Bob House has the scientifically inspired brain of our class and as might be expected, he hopes to direct his future along these channels. He is continually surprising us by his outstanding achievements in every field. He is graduating with honor and because of his success in the A-12 tests, he will be able to continue his education. Bob is principally interested in mechanics and is always making things out of machines. He appears shy and bashful but when he is talking on some subject with which he is familiar, he is so different that you hardly realize he is the same person. His methodical and efficient manner of accomplishing things is truly inspiring. Bob is interested in volley ball, softball and archery and participated in them in his Junior and Senior years. He is particularly interested in hunting and bicycle riding, both of which he does very well. Bob hopes eventually to become an electrical engineer. We are sure that Bob will be a success in whatever he undertakes. MARGARET JAMES Margie (often referred to as Hey, James!) has been one of the most active members of the Senior class. She has been outstanding in the field of sports, taking part in physical demon ‘•nations and Intramurals. Her acting ability was brought out in her excellent performance as Aunt Ida In the Senior play. Margie has been a member of the Student Standard staff and of the Oracle staff. Her outside Interests Include Ice skating, dancing and going to birthday parties. The only real difficulty which Margie has encountered during her Senior year Is that of getting in Study Hall before the bell rings. We have no fear, however, that she will be there when it really counts. Margie Is one senior who has definite plans for continuing her education for she has already arranged to attend Keuka College to studv retailing. PHYLLIS JENNINGS A pleasant giggle and a dimpled cheek are earmarks of our classmate, Phyllis Jennings. Phyllis is chock full of energy and she has always been ready to use this store of vitality on class projects. She took part in our Freshman Field Day, our Sophomore Hop, our Senior Play and our Junior sale of Christmas wreathes. In fact, Phyl came out on top in the sale of our Junior wreathes and she also placed second in the sale of magazines this year. Phyllis has pursued a business course in high school and she plans to continue in that field at the Bryant Stratton business school. From there she hopes to go to Cornell to take a Hotel Management course to complete her business training. Phyllis likes people, collects menus and pictures and is surely slated for a happy, prosperous life. n 19 ORACLE 44 FRANCES KAUFMAN Sis Kaufman’s popularity is a result of her ready smile and her fine sense of humor. She has taken a business course in high school and plans to continue in this field after graduation. Her Interest in sewing and cooking, together with her present interest in writing letters, make us fear, howover, that her career as a business woman may be doomed. When Frances was still a Sophomore, she showed her interest in class affairs by her work on the Sophomore Hop Committee and ail through her high school career, she has continued to be a steady and dependable worker. She participated in Intramural volley ball in her second year and in her third year Frances was a member of the Library Club. Because of the contentment and happiness Frances finds in the simple everyday tilings, she will surely make for herself a rich and satisfying life. CLIFFORD KING Cliff, our popular Senior from Burdett has spent his extracurricular hours in various sport activities. He has taken part in Intramural sports during all his four high school years and played Varsity baseball in this, his Senior year. Well-liked and very dependable, Cliff was chosen as Treasurer his Sophomore year and Vice-President his Senior year. He was circulation manager for the Oracle this year and will celebrate graduation by burning all his used receipt blanks. Cliffs main hobby is making model airplanes but he is also very profficlent at wiping dishes as was revealed at the Flection Day dinner. His persuasive manner and expert salesmanship brought him in second on the Army Team in the sale of magazines this year. No doubt Clifford will have to serve a term for Uncle Sam after graduation but we expect some day to hear that he has realized his ambition to become an architect. BETTY JEAN LONGSTREET Betty Jean Longstreet, better known as Betty or Jeannle Is that cute little girl who to all appearances is a shy and bashful little soul. However, it takes only the proper conditions to prove that this is only appearance. Although Betty has never taken any considerable part in school sports or class activities, she does enjoy sw'imming, dancing, skating and horseback riding. As for Betty's future—well, that is still undecided. She isn’t quite sure what she wants to be—but since she has taken a business course throughout her four high school years, it is unite nnssihle that she mav someday make someone a pretty and efficient secretary. With that pleasing smile and quiet way of hers, we are all sure that she will succeed in whatever she decides to do. ROSEMARY PASTORE Rosemary, better known to her many friends as Shorty, is living proof that good things come, in small packages. Though small in stature. Shorty does things in a big way. She was I.1 basketball, volley ball, and many other girl's sports. She was on the Freshman Field Day Committee, the Sophomore Hop Committee—in fact she has been on some committee for every class project. Shorty’s main intersts have been getting the most out of school in the way of having a good time, making friends and succeeding in her classes. Her future ambition Is to be a medical secretary and marry the doctor (incidentally there’s a certain Junior who she knows wfants to be a doctor). If we know' Shorty, she will succeed at whatever she undertakes including marrying the doctor. WANDA PHILLIPS Wanda is one of the more quiet members of our class and devotes a great deal of her leisure to her favorite pastime, reading. Still on the quiet side, she also enjoys music and nature as shown by her membership in the (Bee Club and the Bird Club. As most rural girls, Wanda has been active In 4-H work and is today a leader in the Irelandville 4-H Club. However, all of her time has not been devoted to these quieter interests’ for much of her time has been devoted to sports. Before her Senior year she participated in basketball and volley ball. Her recreation outside of school consists mainly of swimming and Ice skating. Wanda is one Senior who has made up her mind to a vocation. She expects to enter the teaching profession. Success and good luck! 12 19 ORACLE 44 MILO ROBERTS Milo, better known to us as Mike has been an outstanding student in the field of agriculture. Mike is a quiet type of person yet one who always has a witty or a kind word every time you meet him. Other than this he seldom says much except, 1 haven’t got my lesson.” He spends his time helping his father work their farm and going to the dances in the neighborhood. While he has been in school he has participated in the Agricultural Club, the Bird Club and the Science Club. His future ambition is to become a successful farmer. Mike will always be remembered by his classmates for his jovial and quiet nature, his taste for candy and his generosity in passing it around. Here's wishing him all the happiness in the world, including a wife for a helpmate on the farm and a comfort in his old age. MARGARET SEBRING Margv has lived through four years of Hey, Porky!” with unusual good humor and a hearty grin. Four years of Intramural basketball have cultivated Margy's talent as a guard and she has participated in many other sports activities. An actress at heart Margy starred in our Juniar high play, In the Corner Cupboard. Aiargy loves to dance, swim, giggle and wink and she is an expert in all these fields. As an inflater of balloons for the Sophomore Hop however, she was too expert, she literally blew them up (bang) one by one. Margy, a ready helper at any cost, served admirably as Head Usher at the Senior Play and was a waitress at both the Catholic Church and Flection Day dinners. Margy's immediate ambition is to pass French and get her diploma this .June. Fventuall.v she hopes to become a nurse but is undcided as to whether she will Join the Cadet Nurse Corps. We are sure she would make a sympathetic and cheerful nurse. The best of luck to our happiest classmate. JANE STORCH Though known as Feeble, Jane is far from being so, as is apparent in the fact that she will be one of the honor students on class day. In fact her first interest has been in doing her school work well. Slit has had many other Interests, however. She proved her dramatic ability by her fine performance in the Senior Play. She was secretary of our class In Its third and fourth years, and held the same office for the Coke Club. Feeble has also played a very important part in sports throughout her career as a high school student, many times being on the winning team in the baseball, basketball and volley ball leagues, even making the all-star basketball team. Feeble Is noted for never asking anyone to do anything that she wouldn't do herself. She is a wonderful person to have as a friend, for she is helpful, kind and always ready to cheer one up. We are certain that Jane will succeed at her ambition, which is to become a Cadet Nurse. Lucky will be the people who become her patients. LAURA THORP l.aura, sometimes called Thorp, is a rather silent, but always cheerful member of our class. During her Freshman year she was President of the Bird Club and a member of the Glee Club. She has been interested In sports mainly basketball. Her favorite outdoor sports are hiking, fishing and swimming. Laura has been working on various projects; she has made many clothes and a dressing table while taking the course. Like many of the Seniors, her plans for a career are indefinite, but there are two fields in which she is interested, dietetics and the Cadet Nurse Corps. She became interested in nutrition while studying that s bject in Homemaking and of course the Cadet Nurse Corps appeals to many girls who would like to have a more active part in the war effort. HELEN TILLMAN Helen Tillman, better known as Tilly Is that tall, slim, blue-eyed brunette member of the Senior class. Full of rhythm and pep, Tilly's two pastimes are dancing and sports. A proficient basketball forward and a heavy softball hitter, Tilly has always played an important part in girl’s Intramural sports. Always ready to put her shoulder to the wheel. Helen was chairman of our Sophomore Hop and of the Cathode Dinner given in our Junior year. As a Freshman she managed to keep our funds in order and has helped Fugene Forrest manage class business in our Senior year. Tilly likes music and was a member of the school band for three years. She can also swing a likely tempo on the piano and can carry her own part In choruses. Helen has taken the academic course in high school. She plans to Join the Cadet Nurse Corps next fall. Best of luck to you, Tilly. 13 19 ORACLE 44 MARY VanAMBURG Mary Is known to all of us for her sparkling' smile and her melodic chirping. Her favorite subject has been history, but she’s found time to tear herself away from her work to engage in many sports. Among her favorites are archery, softball and basketball. Mary’s most outstanding trait of character is her love for people and perhaps this explains her great popularity and her many friends. During her school years she has participated in the Sophomore Hop, the Freshman Field Day and the Junior Prom Committee. She has been a willing worker in all the class activities. Her ambition is to Join the Air W. A. C. and without a doubt her steadfastness will see her through anything she undertakes. GERALDINE WARREN Geraldine, or Gerry, as she is more commonly called, is that rather tall girl who is always ready with a cheery hello, and whose ability to always appear happy and cheerful in spite of anything has won her many friends. When it comes to school. Gerry says that she prefers the extra-curricular activities, such as-going on hikes and almost any other form of outdoor life. She has taken part in every class project, and been particularly active in sports, especially basketball. Though she could only be on one committee at a time, Gerry’s cheerfulness spurred us all on. Her future ambition is to either make-'em or break-’em. for she cannot d lde whether she wants to bcome a Cadet Nurse or a Physical Education Instructor. Rut knowing Gerry we’re sure that she’ll succeed in either field, making her patients or victims, as well as herself, happy. RUTH WERMAN Flower is that girl whose name is always on the honor roll, in fact, she is class salutatorian. Yet Ruth is living proof that one can be studious and still be popular. Flowc- has been a very active member of the Senior class, having served ns its Treasurer in her Junior Year and having taken part in all the activities of the Senior class. Her organizing ability was shown by her work on the Senior Play as its Business Manager. Perhaps Ruth's outstanding accomplishment of the year was her winning of the Abbey Speaking Contest. Flower’s favorite subject is History C. which no doubt Is one reason for the wonderful marks she has obtained in it. She hopes to attend Cornell University and knowing Ruth, we predict for her a brilliant and successful college-career. ELNA WHITE Elna’s White’s nickname, “Curly” is inspired by her naturally curly hair which is the envy of other girls. Besides this natural asset, her quiet and friendly manner has won her many new friends during her four years at high school. To fill her leisure hours. Curly has taken up handwork and in this field, her favorites are spool knitting and tatting at which she Is proficient. In high school, Kina has pursued a homemaking course and during this time has taught many other girls some of her hand work. Unknown to most of us. Kina has, for the past five years played the accordion. Besides enjoying music, Curly is interested in dancing, especially square dancing. Kina plans to work at Norden’s in Klmlra in behalf of the War Effort. She has good reason, too, since her fiance is In the Army. Heartiest congratulations along with best wishes for a bright and happy future are extended you. Kina, since you are the only Senior who is engaged. JAMES WHITING Jimmy’s main interest seems to be sports, basketball In particular. On the J. V.’s his Sophomore year Whiting played Varsity basketball his Junior and Senior years. Jim's long shots won him the monicker Star : but beware, he doesn’t like It! Jim is also a whiz in the water ami he swims as fast as a PT boat— well, almost! President of our class his Junior and Senior years Whiting’s big grin, plus his fine executive qualities, pulled him through thick and thin. F. I). R.—here he comes! Whiting played the male lead in the Senior Play thus revealing his well-known Boyer-charms to the public. Jim’s knack for drawing was put to good use by the school paper and his work gave evidence of original thinking as well as artistic ability. Nor should one overlook his slight of hand tricks and his gift for funny gab. Jimmy’s future plans—“Bernita” he says and we don't doubt it in the least. 14 19 ORACLE 44 CLASS MEMOIRS During our Freshman year our dramatic talents were shown clearly when we gave “Coming ’Round the Mountain.” Will we ever be able to forget Bette Bates with her jug as the hard-boiled sheriff Ann? Nickie Franzese and June Elderkin also were an unforgetatole team especially when June gazed down into Nickie’s eyes and told him to “get out and get some work done.” Our Freshman field day was not very successful since we made barely nine dollars, but the Freshmen enjoyed themselves immensely and though some of us ate up the profits, Margie James made up the difference by her success in selling pop. With the close of our Freshman year the principalship of Mr. John A. Beers also came to a close and we realized then how much we would miss him. About this time a great addition was made to the ranks of our class in the form of Eugene Forrest. Although many girls have suffered as a result of this event, we certainly shudder to think what the science classes would be without him. We were certainly proud last year when that coveted honor, the Bausch and Lomb medal, was awarded to Eugene, at that time a Junior. For our Sophomore year Mr. Geuder was selected to help us on our way and our first jot) of the year was to decorate the gym for the annual Halloween dance. This we did so well that it actually looked decorated! Mr. Geuder and Johnnie George had loads of fun busting balloons, while Cliff King and John Lingo were learning the art of piloting ladders. Our Sophomore Hop was an unusual success and we had a wonderful time. Contrary to tradition, we came out eighteen dollars to the good. Our tenth year was eventful in many other respects too. It was Mr. Hertenstein’s first year in our school and, because of the world shaking events, his was the difficult task of keeping us from becoming distracted. He succeeded admirably, however, and we kept steadily on our course. With the arrival of our Junior year we really felt superior and immediately began to assume lordly airs. Of course, these were quelled by the Seniors who couldn’t understand how we could have the nerve to try to outshine them. The all important class election came off on September 25 and after the weeks of campaigning the final show-down seemed an anti-climax. After the storm, during which nearly everything happened except physical combat, we were atoout to congratulate ourselves when Jimmy Whiting, always taking advantage of a situation, fainted dead away. The class still giggles over his starry-eyed gaze as Mr. Hertenstein wheeled him out of the room and applied first aid. Now we’re afraid to surprise him for fear he’ll have a relapse or something. Our Junior wreaths were remarkably well received last year and they could be seen all over town, symbolizing the Christmas spirit. This sale was under the leadership of Bette Bates and Gene Forrest. Phyllis Jennings came out well in the lead, selling around 100 wreaths. The cooperation of the townspeople in our first venture of the kind was greatly appreciated by the class. Because of the war we decided to forego the formal Junior Prom and substitute weekly square dances. The success of these dances was so great that it far surpassed our wildest expectations. By the end of the year many of our class were expert square dancers, having added this to their many other accomplishments. Finally we reached that long awaited goal of entering the Study Hall as Seniors and yet at first we felt a little apprehensive and doubtful in our new home. For some of us it was difficult to realize that we were finally Seniors but on the whole the adjustment was made quite easily and quickly. Jim Whiting was again elected as our class president. (He didn’t faint this time). Mr. Timms was continued as our class adviser and we felt that we were getting off to a particularly good start. The first event of the year was the Election Day Dinner with Faith Burrell as general chairman. We were fortunate in toeing able to use the Jefferson Hotel and as a result our dinner had a professional touch. An excellent dinner of creamed chicken, squash, potatoes and mince pie was served and we managed to add a goodly sum to our class funds. After many weeks of debate about a senior ball and numerous castings of ballots we finally decided to cancel that traditional dance when it was learned that school was to -be closed ibecause of our epidemic of colds Meanwhile we continued to sell magazine subscriptions to swell our “on to New York” funds. (Whew! There goes half the year)! 15 19 ORACLE 44 The casting of the play began right after Christmas vacation. After a threat that Junior boys might be invited to fill some gaps, enough Senior boys turned out to complete the cast. Mrs. Roberts undertook to direct the play but little did she know the difficulties she was to face. All the traditional dramatic talent of the class of ’44 seemed to have vanished. Mrs. Roberts succeeded, however, in recapturing some of our hidden talents and after long nights of rehearsing we anticipated a brilliant performance; and so it was. April 7th finally arrived and we were on our way to New York. The outstanding event on the way down was Baldy’s great discovery that the seats were adjustable and could be turned towards the windows. Because the trick was beyond the mechanical ingenuity of any of the rest of the class, it became the task of Baldy’s to turn the rest of the seats down the length of the coach. Then he became inspired and led us in singing. He even got request numbers, the most popular being “Five Minutes of Silence.” Naturally some of the more venturous Seniors began trying out the diner. Joyce, however, growing thirsty after so much hilarity, ordered a “coke” to be brought to the coach; which of course would not require mentioning had it not been for the accident—and was that little puddle of coke embarassing. Once established in the Roosevelt Hotel, with only a few minor mishaps such as Wanda’s suitcase falling open and revealing her fine taste in this and that, we started out to become acquainted with the big city. After a couple of hours one could not have distinguished us from the natives—of the zoo. Yet everything considered we got along fine—except perhaps Flower Davis who had her little difficulties with room service (always corks instead of cokes) and bus boys; and the senior boys who continuously rode the elevator following a rumor that Choo-Choo Johnson lived at the Roosevelt. After our initiation we proceeded to take in the city. First we visited the RCA building where Shirley cracked wise by television. Next we saw “Stars on Ice”—and Ruth still doesn’t believe a skater can eat smoke and make it come out his ears! Then we saw “Arsenic and Old Lace”, which Mrs. Allen and Mr. Timms highly appreciated, and the zoo. Some Seniors went to see “Life with Father”; and most of them took in all the name bands they could. Everything considered we had a wonderful time. Our chaperons were fine sports and we owe a great deal to them for the fine manner in which thev conducted the whole trip. We were truly sorry to have to leave the city, but even the trip home was not without its memorable events. Cliff, who seemed to be a little bewildered (Continued on page 31) o 16 19 ORACLE 44 NEW YORK TRIP REMEMBER? 17 19 ORACLE 44 CLASS OF 1945 BENNY NITCHE—President ALBERT RONDINARO, Vice-Pres. WILLIAM I9LEY, Business Manager JEAN HAMPTON, Secretary RUTH DRAKE, Assistant Bus. Man. POLLY STEVENS, Treasurer ORVAL L. PERRY, Class Adviser Early in September 1944, along with the other students of W. G. H. S., our class entered the doors “open to all who wish to learn”, as Juniors! Not long afterwards, Dean Mitchell started campaigning for class officers, spending most of his noon hours (and those of a few other Juniors’) plastering posters throughout the halls. Opposition soon arose between the B. S. H. (Better School Hours) and the S. S. A. (Shorter School Assignments) parties. The other classes gradually fell into step, so Mr. Hertenstein at last announced that elections could be held. Under the supervision of Mr. Munson, Junior officers were chosen, and the election turned out much to the satisfaction of all. Benny Nitche surprised all by proposing his own petition, and winning the presidency regardless of the more publicized opposition. Most Juniors pitched in, as did the whole school, during grape picking time and regardless of a few stomach disorders and stained overalls, really succeeded in helping the farmers. It is rather doubtful whether Francis Romeo and Albert Ray Ellison were of too great assistance for they were caught a number of times just talking together at the far end of a row. They seemed to have quite an attraction for each other during grape picking time. We were well represented on the “Student Standard” staff with Harry Freudenheim as sports writer, Rose Marie Luppino as junior reporter, and Peg Merscher and Pat Suits furnishing the school gossip. As Christmas time approached the annua ! sale of wreaths got underway. Mr. Perry must have suffered a few headaches but in the end we discovered that we had done very well, selling over seven hundred wreaths. Willard Arnold, Pat Suits and Mert Davenport respectively, were the top three salesmen and were duly rewarded for their effort. In the latter part of March our long-awaiited rings arrived after a hectic struggle on the part of Mr. Perry and several of the class officers. However they proved very satisfactory and were well liked by all who received them. Several members of the class were active in the sports curriculum. Benny Nitche, Harry Richardson, Anthony Fazzary proved to be valuable varsity members on the basketball team. We were well represented on the baseball team by Harry Richardson, James Mitchell, Dean Mitchell, Benny Nitche, Anthony Fazzary, William Ely and A’bert Rondinaro. The girls in our class have shown a great interest in the Girl’s Sports Club judging from the number of Junior girls who have become members. Jean Hampton, a prominent member of our class, is vice-president of the club. 18 19 ORACLE 44 For numerous reasons, due mostly to the war, we had no Junior Prom this year. In its place, plans were begun for a Junior minstrel. Priscilla Porter was head of the committee, but despite her indefatigable efforts, the idea fell through. Several members of our class are being sent to Boy’s State and Girl’s State by a few of the organizations in the community. The four boys, Bill Isley, Scoop Beardsley, LeRoy Hoagland and Jimmy Bates will attend Boy’s State. The girls, Frances Carland and Polly Stevens are planning to go to Girl’s State. On the evening of May 16, five Juniors took part in the Abbey Prize Speaking Contest. The entire class is proud of Louise Willover for winning the second highest award. Other Junior eomtestants were Priscilla Porter, Mary Jane Connolly. Rose Marie Luppino and Edith DeDominick. Many thanks are due Mrs. LaMoreaux for her interest and guidance in helping these girls with their speeches. The armed forces have already reached our class by accepting Albert Rondinaro in the Army. He expects to leave sometime in July. We are all proud of Albert but wish that he might be with our class next year. Many of the students in our class this year have had their names on the honor roll every term. Polly Stevens, an outstanding student in all her school work, received 100% in her January Intermediate Algebra Regents, which is deemed a great accomplishment by her fellow classmates. Our class as a whole has 'been civic-minded during this past year, and has in many ways contributed to the betterment of the community. A goodly number of Juniors has participated in the many activities of the Coke Club. Some of the boys served in various posts in the village Civilian Defense Corps. Many Junior boys are members of the Sea Scout Ship No. 155. Harry Freudenheim and Merton Davenport are doing an excellent job substituting as Scout leaders in Scout troop No. 54. There are many boys and girls representing the 4-H club from our class also. Then too, the class has supported faithfully the war saving stamp drives held in the school all year long. Rose Marie Luppino and Dean Mitchell have been our class agents in collecting the money for stamps every Friday. With sincere thanks and appreciation to the faculty and our best wishes to the class of ’44 we end our Junior year. It has truly been a memorable one. and we are all looking anxiously forward to our Senior year in the good old W. G. H. S. PAOK 18—FIRST ROW—Joyce Smith, Overhiser, Bassett, Romeo, Hatch, Sherrer, Canfield, Buckley, Luppino, Judy Smith, Porter. SECOND ROW—Rondinaro, Maori, Stevens, Carland, Connolly, DeDominick, Voorhels, Murray, Peters, Tinker, Hughey, Evans, Willover. THIRD ROW—Bedlent, Darling, Silliman, Ganung, Ely, Hckelberger, Davenport, Mitchell, Bates, Beardsley. PAGE 19—FIRST ROW—Hampton, Thomas, DeSarno, M. Peters, D. Peters, Frabonl, Sydelko, Suits, Merscher, Muratorl, Earley, LI 1 ley. SECOND ROW'—Hoereher, VanAmburg, Meehan, Usher, Litteer, Howell, Schimizzi, Drake, Swlck, Carlson, Glvln, Franzese. THIRD ROW’—Merrick Ellison Richardson Arnold W’ood Osterhoudt Fazzary Freudenheim. � t ? � i � Isley, Hoagland, Wrelch, Mr. Perry. 19 19 ORACLE 44 CLASS OF 1946 JAMES WOODWORTH — President WILLIAM SIMIELE, Vice-President DAVID SMITH, Business Manager ANN MORGAN, Secretary WANDAH SPEARY, Asst. Bus. Mgr. JOHN STORCH, Treasurer DONALD HARKNESS, Class Adviser Another year has successfully passed for the class of ’46—another year of work and fun in which we have come just so much farther toward the year when we will be graduated. We entered high school in 1942 as green little Freshmen, thinking that there was nothing as wonderful as high school, but knowing nothing about it. We soon learned though and concluded our first year with a very successful Field Day. Then, in 1943. our class, r.ow one year older and one year wiser, so most of us thought, returned for our Sophomore year. It started out wonderfully. Everyone came to school on time; everyone was dismissed from school on time. We even carried books home on the pretense of studying. Most of us were divided into four home rooms, Mrs. LaMoreaux’s, Mrs. Roberts’, Miss Bosch’s and Mr. Harkness’. All the teachers were swell considering what they had to put up with. Early in the year we held a never to be forgotten election, which was preceded by strenuous campaigning on the part of three groups in the class. Posters promising everything in rhyme, verse and song were evident all over school. Then the great day for election finally arrived and all Sophomores assembled in Mr. Harkness’ room. After much debating and balloting, Jim Woodworth was chosen President and Bill Simiele, Vire-President. John Storch took over the financial end of the business and it was decided that Anne Morgan should brush up on her shorthand and become Secretary. Next came the inseparable pair, David Smith and Wandah Speary as Business Manager and Ass’t Business Manager respectively. From all evidences they seem to click and they are a grand team. Last, but surely not least, comes our Class Adviser, Mr. Harkness, whom we chose to guide us throughout our Sophomore year. After election things began to get under way. All the Sophomores could think about was the long awaited Sophomore Hop. There were several class meetings and we finally decided upon the date and the various committees. The decorating committee was very efficient and clever. Lola Burrell with the help of her sister. Faith devised many clever figures. All afternoon the Sophomores worked, braiding crepe paper and tying ribbons for decorations. We still wonder where Bill Wickham learned to braid so well and where he secured all that gum. 20 19 ORACLE 44 Then, on December 10th, our great dance took place. From Waverly we had secured an orchestra, the “Star Dusters” and they really seemed to make a hit. Brownie had charge of the refreshment committee and such a mountain of sandwiches and cookies as there were! Everyone must have been hungry for they seemed to disappear quickly. Mr. and Mrs. Harkness and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were on hand to keep order in our young crowd. In spite of a terrific blizzard the box office reports listed quite a good profit and altogether we had a grand time. Christmas vacation came nex-t in line. The Board of Health was a great help in closing school a week ahead of time because of an epidemic. Oh! What a life of leisure! No work, just eating and sleeping. This prepared us for January and what that month brought forth—namely Midyears! During that fateful week most of us studied. Somehow it all passed and we settled -back to normal. During the winter, the boys’ and girls’ main interest was basketball. Coach Blake had a very good team and we all had a great time either participating or watching. Of our cheer leaders, Mary Bartholomew was the only Sophomore girl. Two of our Sophomore boys, Tilly and Jim Woodworth went out for the team. In intramural sports, especially basketball, the boys were well represented. The gir!s were right there too with their share of the games. Every noon there was loads of excitement in the gym centering around the various teams. When the Physical Education demonstration was presented, the Sophomores turned out to be very loyal supporters and able participants. The outstanding ones from our class were John Storch and Tony Ferry. The class of ’46 has graciously contributed some of its talent to the School paper, “The Student Standard.” Jean Possee and Ann Morgan have peeked in keyholes and behind closed doors, looking for class news, while Pat Coolican most capably jumped into her sister’s footsteps by keeping track of the finances. Now our only worries are to pass exams and Regents and then we can look forward to enjoying our long summer vacation, preparing for next fall when we shall return to high school as Juniors. To the Class of ’44, we, the Class of ’46, extend our sincere wishes for success in future years. PAGE 20-FIRST ROW-Petrosllla, Schimizzi, Possee, Coolican, Bartholomew, Davis, France, Bishop, Specchio. SECOND ROW—Martin, Mathews, Huston, Creighton, Ames, Lum, F. Faz .ary, Tuttle, Canfield, J. Miller. THIRD ROW—Simiele, Baldwin, DelRosso, Llzalek, Phillips, I-dtteer, Smith, Roberts, Wickham, Tillman. PAGE 21—FIRST ROW—Baldwin, Denna, Personius, M. Webster, Meehan, Switzer, Cooper, Morgan, Burrell, Mr. Harkness. SECOND ROW -D. Miller, Vital!, Bassett, L. Webster, Richardson, Bellgotti, Ellison, Perry, Murray, Fillppetti, Oliver. THIRD ROW—Stephno, Pastore, J. Fazzary, Suits, Storch, Franzese, Goodrich, Bennett, Givln, Field. 21 ORACLE 44 19 CLASS OF 1947 HARRY SEBRING — President ROBERT SCANLON, Vice-Presidtnt CHARLES ADAMS, Bus. Manager SHIRLEY MARTINE, Secretary PAUL PARADISO, Asst. Bus. Manager ALBINA ARCANGELI, Treasurer LUCY VIGLIONE, Class Adviser At the beginning of the school year the hopeful members of the Freshman Class found it quite exciting to roam the strange halls of the third floor and also quite a problem to find the right class at the right period. Nevertheless this difficulty was soon overcome due to the advice and fine guidance of the upper classmen. We enjoyed finding new friends and teachers and liked the independent method of working our way up the path of learning. At the present our future plans seem to be indefinite but we are confident that as we pass through the high school years we will find our place in the world of tomorrow and will carry with us the fond memories of our school years. The first activity of the Freshman Class was the election of class officers and our class Adviser. It was a class election between two parties and all the offices were capably filled. The most important achievement of our class was in athletics. The Freshman boys and girls p'ayed on the baseball, basketball and volley ball intramural teams. Worthy of special note are Joe Schimizzi and John Maxwell who were our principal players on varsity teams. Our proudest day was the one on which the Freshman girls beat the Junior girls in a basketball game. Our boys and girls took part in the Physical Fitness demonstration and a few of our girls belonged to the Girls’ Athletic Association. The most outstanding honor students of this year’s Freshman Class have been Florence Burton, Phyllis Tinker, Ann Giauque, Phil Smith and Charles Adams who left soon after he made high place on the first quarter honor roll. Dick Lodge is especially known for his clowning and sportsmanship. For her long list of excuse blanks gathered throughout the year, Viola Frank wins attention, and noted for his original ideas is Paul Paradiso. Those two famous newshawks on the Student Standard. Anne Giauque and Judy Specchio, also rank as outstanding members of the Freshman Class. We could classify quite a few of our classmates under the lazy type but those we will leave anonymous. Our best dreamers are Neil Chaffee, Albina Arcangeli and Freddy Quirk. We are proud of the way in which our class has carried out all the various projects which it has undertaken. We gave to the March of Dimes and the Red 22 ORACLE 44 Cross. We were a little alarmed when asked to give twenty-five cents for the election day dinner but were overjoyed when we learned that this meant, for those who paid, a free pass to the Senior Play Matinee. Many of the Freshmen helped to get the Red Cross letters ready to send to service men. Each week we bought War Stamps. Many of our members graced the Honor Roll with a few of them among the top five. We are all looking forward to the Freshman field day and hope it will be a great success. We are also looking anxiously forward to the day the annual Freshman picnic will be held so that we may all enjoy the wonderful time that goes with the excitement of an outdoor dinner and the sports that are carried on afterwards. In conclusion we all give our sincere appreciation to our faithful adviser, Miss Viglione, for her fine cooperation and suggestions in helping the Class of ’47 to plan its different activities. We would also like to thank our various teachers for their patience and understanding in their work with us throughout the year. We are leaving our Freshman year much wiser students than we entered, thanks to the guidance of these teachers. We wish to express our appreciation to the upper classmen for helping us find our way about during our first few months. We also wish all the Seniors the best of luck and success in their future undertakings. PACK 22—FIRST ROW—Miss Viglione, Specchio, Giauque, Kipp, Frank, Stugart, Miller, Hager, Love, Kckelberger, Salvatore. SECOND ROW—Nickerson, Quirk, Lodge, Sebrlng, P. Smith, Martine, Austin, Mcllro.v, Carlson. THIRD ROW—Robinson, Conte, A. Frank, Paradiso Scanlon, Hoagland. PAGE 22-—-FIRST ROW—O’Rourke, Arcangeli, Ames, Frost, Coykendall, Janowsky, E. Smith, Lott, Cleveland, Lum, Emmons. SECOND ROW—P. Tinker, B. Decker, V. Tinke ■, E. Decker, Stoddard, Kelly, Spencer, Oliver, L. Davis. THIRD ROW—J. Smith, Standish, Wc«bster, Phinney, Chaffle, Coykendall, Ackley, D. Davis. 23 ID ORACLE 44 ’ROUND W. G. H. S. 24 19 ORACLE 44 BASKETBALL TEAM—FRONT ROW—Richardson, Macri, Whiting, Schimizzi, Beardsley, Smith, Fazzary. BACK ROW—Roberts, Freudenheim, Coach Blake, Schimizzi, Bates, Tillman, Woodward, Forrest. BOYS’ SPORTS This year the boys’ sports program of Watkins Glen High School was continued under the competent supervision of Coach and Physical Instructor Francis Blake. Due to three unavoidable circumstances there was no varsity football this year. These were: lack of manpower, lack of gasoline for transportation and the difficulty of arranging sufficient games for a schedule. It would have been possible to play six-man football but this was voted down by the candidates. To replace the loss of varsity football, intramural touch-tackle leagues were formed. There were two leagues, one carried on during the noon hour for the non-resident boys and those who worked after school; the other played after school in which most of the resident players participated. The winners of these leagues had a play-off match to determine the championship. When basketball season rolled around and there was a call for candidates about twenty-five boys turned out. Due to the fact that it was inconvenient for many of them to remain after school, practice was held at 6:30 p. m. Mondays and Fridays and 3:30 p. m. Wednesdays. This arrangement ensued during the entire season. After the first week of practice the number of candidates dwindled down to 13 or 14. When the squad had had but a few days’ practice the first game was played against Odessa. We were defeated 29 to 19. As a result of this setback the team was spurred on to new vigor. The season ended with an average of 500. We won 4 games and were defeated in a like number; but several of these latter were closely contested. In addition we triumphed in two practice games against Dundee. The only letter men who returned from last year’s team were P. Schimizzi, F. Macri, B. Nitche. The men who received letters this year were P. Schimizzi, J. Whiting, B. Nitche, H. Richardson, A. Fazzary, L. Beardsley, J. Bates, J. Schimizzi and F. Macri. Opponent Odessa Horseheads Elmira Heights Odessa Lakemont Elmira Heights Horseheads Lakemont BASKETBALL Where Played We They There 19 29 There 28 42 Here 23 41 Here 36 20 There 31 26 There 21 17 Here 29 40 Here 47 20 26 19 ORACLE 44 BASEBALL TRAM—FIRST ROW—Frost, J. Fazzary, Ellison, Schlmlzzi, Storch, D. Mitchell, Goodrich. SECOND ROW—Soule, Rondinaro, Franzese, Richardson, A. Fazzary, Roberts. Ferry, J. Mitchell. THIRD ROW—Coach Blake, KckelberKor, Maxwell, Wickham, Ely, P. Schimlzzi, King. Intramural basketball was also carried on during the season. Two leagues were formed, one to play at noon, the other to play after school. When this first session of intramural basketball was completed two more leagues were formed. A play-off game was arranged for the winners of these two leagues. In this play-off P. Schimizzi’s team, the winner of the noon-hour league was defeated by J. Whiting’s team. To wind up the basketball season interclass teams were formed and a schedule arranged to determine the class championship. In the first games the Seniors defeated the Sophomores and the Juniors defeated the Freshmen. In the championship game the Seniors were victorious over the Juniors. Not content to accept defeat the Juniors challenged the Seniors to another game. Again, however, the Juniors were defeated. After the basketball season there was a lull in sports activities. This was in part overcome by the interest which developed in tumbling and boxing. A tumbling team was formed and became busy perfecting itself. A new piece of equipment was added to the tumbling apparatus. This was the spring board which proved to be a boon to the team, enabling it to develop forms of tumbling which would otherwise have been impossible. This year as in previous years a Physical Fitness Demonstration was planned and presented with proceeds going to the Junior Red Cross. The idea of this demonstration was to show to the community the character of the work which is taking place in the physical education department of the high school. All forms of activities were shown. This year the girls’ part, in the program was under the supervision of Miss Marie McKenna. When the call for baseball candidates went out about 25 boys responded. Practice was started immediately and the men were given their oositions. After about two weeks of practice the first game was played against Dundee. There was also organized an intramural softball league which played at noon. BASEBALL Opponent Where Played We They Dundee Here 8 15 Dundee There 3 9 Odessa Here 11 9 Dundee Here 9 7 Odessa There 2 11 Dundee There 5 16 Although the interscholastic schedules have been depleted by the war, the members of the teams have been content to do the best they could under the circumstances. To make up for a dep’eted inlersr'holastic schedule, intramural sports were increased. This made it possible to keep the spirit of sports alive in the hope that some day it will be possible to go back to a normal schedule with interest in sports undiminished. 27 19 ORACLE 44 GIRLS' SPORTS CLUB—FRONT ROW—Lupplno, Bassett, Cross, O'Rourke, J. Specchio, James, DeDominlck, Beligottl, Petrosllla, Bishop, C. Specchio, Miss McKenna. BACK ROW— Warren, Gfauque, Meehan, Blanchard, Burrell, Morgan, Cooper, Hoercher, Hampton, Sebring, Romeo, Storch. GIRLS’ SPORTS Sports have always taken up a great deal of the girls’ spare time and this year especially, for many intramural leagues were formed. This was due to “The Girls’ Sport Club”, which was organized to promote greater interest in intramural school athletics. The Club encouraged the girls to enter more sports by giving those who earn so many credits throughout their four high school years a letter, following a system worked out by the President of the Club, Bernita Blanchard, and some of the original members. These credits may be earned by participating in the different intramural sports. Additional credits may also be given for being a captain, a manager, a referee, or by being on a winning team. A system of credits was also worked out for each class so that Seniors who have just become pupils of Watkins Glen High School must have 200 credits; the Juniors must have 700 but. are given 400 for previous participation; the Sophomores must earn 700; and the Freshmen must work for 1000 by the end of the four high school years. The Seniors may also get pins by earning 375 credits. Most of the credits this year were earned through participation in the basketball intramurals. Both resident and non-resident teams were formed and each had its own winning teams. Of the resident league, Anne Morgan’s team came out on top without losing one game. The members of this winning team were: Anne Morgan, Geraldine Warren, Alta Bassett, Bette Bates, Jane Storch, Angeline Schimizzi and Gloria Van Amburg. Margy James was the captain of the runner-up team. Of the non-resident league, Geraldine Warren’s team won. Her team-mates were Rhoda Lilley, Alta Bassett, Pearl Voorheis, Betty Ames and Julia Belligotti. Helen Murray’s team took second place in this league. The Junior high winners were: Betty Jane Pastore, captain; Nettie Tunnicliff, Mary Rose Schimizzi, Joyce Mickel, Mary Woodward and Shirley Phinney. In this league, second place was taken by Betty Lewis’ team. When these leagues were over, two “all-star” teams were chosen, and Jane Storch’s team won over Margie Sebring’s team, thus getting the championship. Another thing for which the girls received credits this year was their participation in the demonstration held in the gym. The girls responded to this wonderfully and played a great part in it. Fifth and sixth grade girls did a grand job of marching, while the Junior High girls did sets of pyramids and played a pin ball game. Senior high girls also played a big part in this for they put on tumbling, rhv hmi s and physical fitness programs along with their scooter game. All in all, the girls did very well in helping to make the demonstration the big success tha4 it was. Because of all these things and the grand opportunities to do them, the girls have shown more interest in sports this year than ever before and I am sure this interest will steadily increase with the years. 28 19 ORACLE 44 PAPER STAFF—SITTING—Morgan, Coolican, Poasee, Giauque, Jamoa) Burrell, Sebrlnp, Storch, Lupplno, Werman. STANDING—Biener, Merscher, Suits, Freudenhelm Whiting, Ellison, Blanchard, Specchio, Miss Vlgllone. STUDENT STANDARD This year the Student Standard has continued its standard of high quality begun last year. Of course there have been fewer issues but this was unavoidable. The staff was ready with a new issue at Christmas time when the school was closed because of an epidemic of the grip. It was also impossible to get an issue out during grape picking season because so many of the staff were helping in the vineyards. However every issue printed was well received by the student body. Much credit is due Faith Burrell, editor-in-chief, for “rounding up” the various reports. Faith was often seen scurrying around, trying to get the staff members to turn in their copy on time; and her work did not end there, for the material still had to be organized, typed, stenciled, checked, editorials written and finally the paper sold. Faith made sure everything was done, often having to do a great deal of the work herself. Tte Student Standard will greatly miss her ability next year. Credit should be given where credit is deserved and Jimmy Whiting is certainly very deserving. We all noticed Jim’s very clever headings and his covers which were exceptionally apropos. To be able to do such original work on paper is one that requires artistic ability but to do it on a stencil is even more difficult for it requires great care and skill. The person who carries on Jim’s work will have a real task on his hands. Miss Turner’s “Cafeteria News” has been very helpful in aiding many students to make wise selections of their cafeteria dinners. But this aid has not stopped here; for in giving the reasons for her suggestions, Miss Turner has given many of us considerable insight into nutrition and its values. Phyllis Jennings’ column, “Our Boys” has been one of the outstanding features. Nor can ore forget Ruth Werman’s “Humor Page.” Along this same line was Bill Baldwin’s “Rise to the Occasion With a Song” which was a column requiring originality and a peculiar sense of humor. Certainly we will long remember Margie James’ “Fashion Page”; a page about the latest creations and fads written in a very clever, witty and entertaining way. Two of the faculty members have done much to helo the Student Standard achieve success. In fact without Miss Viglione’s untiring effort there would have been no paper at a’l. She really gave a lot of time, effort and good advice. Mr Hertenstein’s heln was also indispensable. His oa ° has equipped us all with much information that was time’v and of great va'ne to th student body. His willing work in connection with the mimeographing of the paper saved the staff both time and money. This year’s staff hopes that the Student Standard will be established as a definite and continuing tradition of our school. If so, the staff will feel that their work has had a sufficient reward. 29 19 ORACLE 44 SEATED—Dean, Werman) Burrell, Smith, Bishop. STANDING—Mapes, Romeo( Cooper, Miss Vlcklo, Speech!o. LIBRARY CLUB The members of the 1943-1944 library club had semi-monthly meetings during the noon hour. These meetings were held under the direction of Miss Vickio, the school librarian. Once every two months a business luncheon was held in order to discuss new business and to appoint committees for carrying out these plans. At the first meeting the officers were chosen. Faith Burrell was elected president. Dean Mitchell vice-president, Dora Dean secretary and Jane Storch treasurer. At this meeting we also appointed a committee for bulletin board displays. Faith Burrell and Bette Bates, with the help of Miss Vickio have done a very nice job on the bulletin board displays and have helped greatly in presenting the books to the students in an interesting manner. Not long after the library club had assembled, we received a Round-Robin, a chain letter on the works of various libraries. We attached a similar letter telling of our activities and sent the letter to the Geneva Library Club. From this letter we received the idea of a quiz for students on library books. In order to present this idea to the students, we decided to prepare a Truth or Consequences program for assembly. With aid of Miss Vickio, the club prepared a program with Nick Franzese as master of ceremonies. The contestants were picked from the students with each class represented by both a boy and a girl. We are very glad that the students enjoyed this program and hope that, we helped in some way to increase the interest of the students in the library. As a reward to the students taking part, they were invited to a luncheon given in the library the week of the program. Everyone enjoyed the luncheon and the book review that was given during the noon hour. During the year we had several book reviews presented by the members of the club. At first Miss Vickio had difficulty in explaining the difference between a review and a report but after giving a sample review, the students were able to give interesting reviews of some of the more recent books in the library. Miss Vickio has prepared articles for the school paper on the books that are in the library and has aroused interest in many books that the students had previously overlooked. We have had a box in the library in which the students could insert reviews of books which they had read. At the end of each week the ten best reviews were placed on the bulletin board. In order to bring the year to a successful close, we had a picnic for all the club members and their friends. The weather was not in our favor, however, and we were forced to have it in the pavilion at Lakeside Park. Nevertheless, everyone had a good time. Thus ended our club activities for the year. 30 19 ORACLE 44 THE ORACLE STAFF FAITH BURRELL I________Editors-in-Chief MARGARET JAMES f JANE STORCH JOYCE DAVIS RUTH WERMAN EUGENE FORREST WILLIAM BALDWIN JAMES WHITING POLLY STEVENS JEAN HAMPTON JEAN POSSEE LOLA BURRELL i J }- }- Associate Editors Art Editor Junior Editors Sophomore Editors PHYLLIS TINKER ! Freshman Editors THOMASINA O’ROURKE J CLIFFORD KING Circulation Manager WILLIAM ISLEY ......................... Treasurer ORVAL L. PERRY ................... Faculty Adviser after leaving the sidewalks of New York, proceeded up the aisle saying ‘Hello’ to everyone as if to reassure himself that he was in the right place. His last stop was a little house marked “women.” Laughter and shrieks ended in hysterics—and Cliff became “Madame King.” This state of affairs was in part redeemed, however, when Betty Simiele, Phyllis Jennings and Margie Sebring had dinner with the captain—and Betty became “Umbrigao.” Back home again we resumed our studies in a last mad effort to get prepared for Regents exams. Teachers began to shake their heads doubtfully but we still have faith; that last minute cramming would turn the trick. Thus we are about to start out on our different paths, each of us fortified with knowledge and memories which we know will sustain us through the years to come. Though our paths be stormy or calm, we are sure that the Class of ’44 will meet the challenges of the future with brave and steady hearts. 31 19 ORACLE 44 SERVICE PAGE As a token of our appreciation and admiration, we humbly dedicate this page to those former members of the Class of 1944 and of the Class of 1945 who have answered the call to serve their country. The fact that we have been able to enjoy the friendships of our fellow schoolmates and the guidance of our teachers has made our school days happy and meaningful. Yes, with these great gifts of friendship and guidance our school days have indeed been joyous and fruitful ones; but ever present have been the thoughts and dark shadow of war. During the last few months many of the boys from the Junior and Senior classes have answered the call of their country. Many, in fact most of these boys have seen and participated in actual battle. Two indeed have already paid the supreme sacrifice. Words cannot adequately define our debt to these former schoolmates; still less can they express our grief for those who have sacrificed their lives. It is for us who have remained in school to keep faith with these former classmates. This we shall do. Most of the boys will be entering the armed forces or will be working on farms. Many of the girls will be joining the Cadet Nurse Corps or entering war industries. All of us will find our places and thus keep faith with our classmates who are already in service. LEROY BAHNER, Army WILLIAM CHEROCK, Army CARMEN CHICCONE, Army JOHN LINGO Navy FRED MORGAN, Army •JAMES OSTERHOUDT, Marines •FRANK PANGALLO, Army TONY PANGALLO, Army DOMINICK RICHARDSON, Navy SAM SCHIMIZZI, Army JAMES STEVENS, Navy JAMES COLUNIO, Army JOHN COOLICAN, Army JAMES CURRAN, Navy SAM FAZZARY, Army KENNETH GIVIN, Navy WALTER WOODCOCK, Army •Died in Service ANCHORS AWEIGH Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh Farewell to college joys. We sail at break of day, day, day, day! Thru our last night on shore, Drink to the foam Until we meet once more, Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home. 32 w. ’ SSfy. %'W' 'S'' S', V j.Y V ' ; ' v. 19 ORACLE SERVICE PAGE As a token of our appreciation and admiration, vve humbly dedicate this page to those former members of the Class of 1944 and of the Class of 1945 who have answered the call to serve their country. The fact that we have been able to enjoy the friendships of our fellow schoolmates and the guidan:e of our teachers has made our school days happy and meaningful Yes, with these great gifts of friendship and guidance our school days have indeed been joyous and fruitful ones; but ever present have been the thoughts and dark shadow of war. During the last few months many of the boys from the Junior and Senior classes have answered the call of their country Many, in fact most of these boy? have seen and participated in actual battle. Two indeed have already paid the supreme sacrifice. Words cannot adequately define our debt to these former schoolmates; still less can they express our grief for those who have sacrificed their lives. It is for us who have remained in school to keep faith with these former classmates. This we shall do. Most of the boys will be entering the armed forces or will be working on farms. Many of the girls will be joining the Cadet Nurse Corps or entering war industries. All of us wili find our places and thus keep faith with our classmates who are already in service ROLL OF HONOR LEROY BAHNER. Army WILLIAM CHEROCK, Army CARMEN CHICCONE, Army JAMES COLUNIO, Army JOHN COOLIOAN. Army JAMES CURRAN, Navy SAM FAZZARY, Army KENNETH GIVIN, Navy WALTER JOHN LINGO Navy FRED MORGAN. Army ‘JAMES OSTERHO U DT, Marines ♦FRANK PANGALLO. Army TONY PANGALLO. Army DOMINICK RICHARDSON, Navy SAM SCHIMIZZI. Army JAMES STEVENS. Navy WOODCOCK, Army ‘Died in Service ANCHORS A WEIGH Anchors Aweigh, my boys. Anchors Aweigh Farewell to college joys. We sail at break of day, day, day, day! Thru our last night on shore, Drink lo the foam Until we meet once more, Here’s wishing you a happy voyage home.