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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1945 volume:

7 Oracle ms ’Pcc CiaAect Settlor (?ltte i 74J zt6itt tyiea ScAoal Seated: Beardsley. Stevens, l.itteer. Willover. Hoerclier. Luppino, Hampton. Bates. Porter. Bassett. Connolly, DeDominick. Standing: Mr. Perry. Holley. Possee. Cooliean, Burrell, Smith, Isley. O'Rourke, Mitchell. 6%acCe Sta Editor-in-Chief...............................................Jean Hampton James Bates Lewis Beardsley Mary Jane Connolly Helen Hoercher Associate Editors...................................•( Mary Jane Littef.r Rose Marie Luppino Priscilla Porter Polly Stevens Louise Willover Art Editor.......................................................Alta Bassett Junior Editors.............. Sophomore Editor............ Freshman Editor............. Photography................. Circulation Manager......... Assistant Circulation Manager Treasurer................... Faculty Adviser............. JLola Burrell I Jean Possef. . . Thomasina O’Rourke ....Charlotte Holley Dean Mitchell I David Smith ....Edith DeDominick .... Patricia Coolican ........... Bill Isley ............ Mr. Perry 'Dedication We, the Class of 1945. in appreciation for his many years of sincere devotion to the development of healthy bodies and clean minds in the youth of our school, proudly dedicate our yearbook to FRANCIS BLAKE 0 SWW £ctuc zti M Dr. A. H. Jackson, President Estella McW. Herr Dominick Fraboni Frank A. Cole John Hoare Leona Everts Harry Suits John H. Bolton Charles A. Donahue Harold Ely, Clerk O R A C L E 19 4 5 19 45 faculty Warren Hertenstein Northwestern U. A.B., M.A. Albert C. Munson State Collette Albany B.A. Mathematics PRINCIPAL VICE-PRINCIPAL Harriette Allen Syracuse, Cornell A.B., M.A. English Clarence J. Timms Hillsdale A.B. Science Naomi Roberts Elmira B.S. Commercial Orval Perry Alfred, Cornell A.B., M.A. History Francis Blake Cortland Physical Education Armida LaMoreaux Cornell A.B. English Clarence Geuder Valparaiso A.B. Science Myrtle Miller St. Joseph’s Hosp. R.N. Nurse ORACLE 1945 1945 Donald D. Hark ness Cornell M.S. Agriculture Lucy Viglione Elmira A.B. French John George Oswego Normal Industrial Arts Marion Turner Columbia B.S. Hoinemaking Elizabeth Haughey Syracuse B.S. Commercial Ellen Parker Syracuse, Buffalo B.S. Arts Marie McKenna Ithaca B.S. Physical Training Mary Babcock Elmira A.B. Latin Mary Spofford Boston U. Mus. B. Music Grace Carpenter Miss Beardsley Secretary to Principal We, the Senior Class of ’45, extend our sincerest gratitude to Miss Spoflord, who after five long years of faithful and expert musical instruction is leaving the portals of W. G. H. S. The school will miss her for her tireless efforts and interests in the music department. Her devoted attention to the music students has endeared her in the hearts of many. We sincerely hope that she will find success and happiness in her new position. { 244 0fifteen President............... 7ice-President......... Secretary .............. Treasurer............... Business Manager........ Assistant Business Manager Class Adviser........... Harry Freudenheim Rose Marie Luppino ...... Joyce Smith .... Polly Stevens .... William Isley ....Jean Hampton .......Orval Perry ORACLE 9 4 5 19 45 WILLARD ARNOLD Bill Arnold is known for his “bleached” hair and ever present smile. Since the Senior Play and his fine portrayal of “Warry Reardon,” he has been commonly referred to as “Warry.” Who will ever forget that love sick pose! In fact it was the Senior Play and New Y’ork trip which fully revealed Warry's endearing qualities—to some members of the class at least. Bill's talent in music and skill with the sax won him a place in the band during his freshman and sophomore years, and he was always on hand at class dances. His popularity among both boys and girls of the class is the measure of the high esteem in which they hold him. Bill expects Uncle Sam will plan his future—at least for a time; but whatever he does we know it will be done with a smile, and that will get him a long way. ROSEMARY BAILEY Rosie is that quiet girl who hails from Burdett and is noted for her beautiful clothes. No doubt many a girl has cast an envious eye on her many skirts and sweaters. Not that it is held against her, for Rosemary has worked hard and has made many friends since she came to Watkins Glen. Although she hasn’t taken an active part in class affairs she has been active in sports, having been a member of the Girls’ Sports Club as a junior and having participated in all intramurals throughout her high school years. Her chief hobbies are ice skating and crocheting; her crocheted pieces give evidence of both taste and skill. Although she has not made definite plans for the future, Rosemary would like to be a secretary. We’re confident she will do a splendid job in any career she decides to follow. Good luck Rosemary. MARY ALTA BASSETT If you hear a happy “hi ya,” a silly giggle, and catch sight of a pair of merry eyes, you can be sure it is Basket. She’s such a petite thing and her clothes and hair are always so neat you’d never believe she could get into mischief—but you'd be mistaken. Very appropriate was her role as “Penelope,” the imp, in the senior play. She likes sports and music and is equally adept in both. She has participated in intramural basketball and gym demonstrations and was a member of the Girls' Sports Club. She worked on the Sophomore Hop committee and played in the band in her freshman and sophomore years. Alta likes to play the piano and the flute, to sing, to sketch people, and to read. Alta may go to Fredonia to continue her musical training. Wherever you go, Basket, keep spreading your special kind of sunshine and you'll succeed. JAMES BATES Bates, one of the taller and more brilliant members of the Class of 45, has been one of the most active in class and school affairs. A partial list of these activities includes: Sophomore Hop committee, Election Day Dinner committee. Chess Club, ORACLE Staff; and in sports, baseball (1, 4) and basketball (3, 4). Proficiency in the gym gave him a place in the Physical Education Demonstration his sophomore and junior years. A quite unsuspected talent was revealed in his portrayal of the lover as “Todd” in the Senior Play. Recognition of his all-round qualities was his election as one of four boys to represent Schuyler County at Boys’ State. Jim is a lover of the out-of-doors and is an expert hunter and fisherman. He is making no definite plans for the future until the setting of the Japanese Sun. LEWIS J. BEARDSLEY, JR. Scoop is that member of the class who looks down on the rest of us from his 6' 5 , an asset which no doubt helped him attain his fine record on the basketball court. With his cute cracks and curly hair Scoop is very popular. He was chairman of the Sophomore Hop committee and this year was made Student Standard humor editor and a member of the ORACLE staff. In his junior year he was a delegate to Boys’ State and as a senior was chosen “Mr. W. G. H. S.” by the students - honors he may well be proud of. As “Mr. Parker” in the Senior Play, Scoop took family life very seriously and ever since has been keeping an eye on that prospective “daughter-in-law.” Swimming is his favorite sport in fact, he loves the outdoors in general. As for his future plans, Scoop says that Uncle Sam’s going to make most of them, but that someday he would really like to be a forest ranger. Lots o’ luck, Scoop! 1945 ORACLE 94 5 VINCENT BED I ENT Everyone knows Vincent Bedient for his tall tales ‘’full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” Vincent is also known for his poetic ability; his poem -‘‘The Forest”—is really beautiful. Being a man not only of words but also of deeds, Vince has participated in basketball, volleyball, softball and “touch-tacklc” intrainurals. Besides sports, he delights in hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and taxidermy. Despite all of these activities, his chief interest is in agriculture. Proof of this statement is shown by his membership in the Ag Club in his freshman year and his fine achievement in his Ag classes for four years. Vince says, “Next year I’m going to try to put into practice the things ‘Prof’ Harkness has so patiently drilled into me!” We know you will make all of us proud— including “Prof!” MARY RACHAEL BELIGOTTI Our own Mary, with her unassuming poise and gracious dignity has won the heart of every student and teacher throughout her school years. Mary’s is a dual personality; we know her for her quiet voice and deep serious manner as well as for her merry eyes and grand gaiety. These combine to make that unruffled manner that we have all come to expect. Mary, often called “Toots,” is very fond of all sports, especially basketball and volleyball. She has played on five all-star teams and has been an active member of the Girls’ Athletic Association. Mary spends much of her free time sewing; you may have noticed those pretty hand-made skirts and blouses. She also enjoys roller-skating and dancing, and collecting information about movie actors. Next year she hopes to find work in an office. Knowing Mary, we know that should be easily done. FRANCES CARLAND Frances is that tall good-looking senior who is better known to her schoolmates as “Fran.” Fran has been a most active and jolly member of her class and is always ready to stand up for her own rights. She has proved her capability in her undertakings. She was a member of the Student Standard and was chosen by the Elks to attend Empire Girls’ State at Saratoga Springs. Frances likes to spend her leisure time crocheting or participating in various sports. She is especially fond of eating “frenchfries” at Chef’s Diner. Although Fran's future plans are as yet indefinite, she may attend a business institute in Rochester or Buffalo. We predict that Fran will be a success in whatever career in life she may choose. MARY JEAN CARLSON “Midge,” as she is known to her friends, comes to us from Valois. In her quiet, kindly way Midge has made many friends at Watkins Glen High School. She is most conscientious in her work whether it be a lesson or some undertaking for the class; it isn’t in her to shirk responsibility. Midge served on the Election Day Dinner and various other committees. She has done extensive work in homemaking and has given efficient help in the cafeteria. She was a member of the Glee Club in her freshman year. Midge doesn't spend all her time working, however, for she likes to hike, swim, ice skate and read. While her plans for the future are not definite she says she would like very much to join the Waves. There is no doubt that she would do honor to that branch of the service. MARY JANE CONNOLLY Mary Jane Connolly, sometimes known as “Connie,” has been an honor student throughout high school. Her diligence and capability have won for her third honor in her class. Not only is she a clever student, but she has rendered invaluable service to the class in such activities as head solicitor and waitress for the Election Day Dinner. She also participated in the Abbey Prize Speaking Contest in her junior year and was the proficient prompter for the Senior Play. In her out-of-school time, besides spending many diligent hours studying, Connie likes to knit, listen to the radio and serve as waitress at “Chef’s Diner.” In September she plans to enter Robert Packer Hospital where she will be enrolled as a Cadet Nurse. We have no doubt that Mary Jane will become a successful nurse, for she has a congenial manner and the ability of facing whatever obstacles she may encounter. ORACLE 1945 1945 MERTON R. DAVENPORT Mert is the easy going, happy-go-lucky fellow in our class whose pleasant personality has made him well liked by all of us. He began his career in high school by joining the Bird Club and the band in his freshman year. His interests lie mainly in the field of sports, which is readily proven by his record of four years participation in basketball (intramurals and JV's), baseball and volleyball. His hobbies follow’ in natural sequence—swimming, sailing and all other sports. Music is also one of his favorite pastimes. Mert was one of the top ranking salesmen last year when we sold the traditional Christmas wreaths. At the Election Day Dinner, Mert offered able assistance as bus boy. As a bus boy Mert had to wear a neck tie—what a pleasant shock it was to the waitresses. If things turn out favorably, Mert may end up in Mechanics Institute in Rochester—after serving in the Navy. Best of luck, Mert. WALTER DEAN “Hi Red is the greeting that meets Walter Dean wherever he goes, and he is usually on his way somewhere; in open season it is on a hunting or fishing expedition. True to the character of a real sportsman he makes the stories of his adventures good, especially his deer hunting exploits. Bow-legged deer!—Or should I mention this after New York?) His main hobby is numismatics and he already has a good start on a collection of rare old coins which he hopes to enlarge as time goes by. In school, with the exception of his Library Club membership in his junior year, his main interest has been in sports as is indicated by four years participation in all intramurals. Red hopes eventually to enter the field of architectural drafting. If your ideas are as bright as your hair, you'll go a long way, Red EDITH DeDOMINICK Edith, or ‘“Daddy” as she is commonly known, is a quaint little senior and a cheerful asset to the senior class. Class salutatorian, her name has always been at the top of the honor roll which is living proof that one can be studious and still be popular. Daddy has always been ready to assume any responsibility. She was at the head of the ticket committee for the Election Day Dinner and was a contestant in the Abbey Prize Speaking Contest. She proved her proficiency in the class sale of magazine subscriptions in which she far excelled all other members in the class. During her spare time, she enjoys movies, collecting ancient coins, reading, embroidering and swimming. Edith plans to become a Cadet Nurse at Robert Packer Hospital and we are sure that she will be a success in the profession she has chosen. Lucky will be those who are her patients. CATHERINE DeSARNO Catherine, “Cathy' to us, is that cheerful senior whose beaming smile and pleasant countenance keep us wondering if she has any cares in the world. She has been most active in sports throughout her high school years, for she has participated in basketball, softball, and volleyball. Cathy is lovable and quiet, and she fulfills her duties faithfully. She has a sweet, pleasing personality which has gained a great many friends for her. In her spare time, she enjoys particularly saving local clippings and participating in sports such as skiing, roller skating, and riding a bicycle. Catherine is considering attending Rochester Business Institute, as she would like to become an aviation or medical secretary. With her congenial attitude which she portrays in all situations, and courage in facing any obstacle, we feel she is bound to succeed. Good luck to you, Catherine. MARY LOU EARLEY Mary Lou Earley, ‘“Dickie,” as she is sometimes called and a newcomer in her junior year, is a quiet, shy senior who fulfills her duties with an independent air. Though she appears to be more on the reserved side, her modest nature has gained for her many friends. Mary Lou has been active in intramural sports and is always ready to give the class her whole-hearted support. She participated in the sale of magazine subscriptions and Election Day Dinner tickets. Mary Lou enjoys in her leisure time sports, including dancing, roller skating, bicycle riding, and hiking. She also finds great pleasure in singing and in collecting material for scrapbooks. After the war Mary Lou would like to be a beautician but for the present her plans are to work at Sampson and obtain sufficient funds to continue her education. 194 5 ORACLE 19 4 5 CARL ECKELBERGER Carl is that good-looking senior whose gay, flirting manner and blond, wavy hair really “sends” all the girls in the class. Carl's good looks and happy, confident way have won him scores of friends; association with Carl can be marked as strictly “fun!'’ His favorite pastimes are hunting and sports of any kind, with baseball ranking the highest. Eck has been a valuable asset to the school team for the past two years. The class has benefited by his special skills—for instance his expert dish-washing at the Election Day Dinner. Inwardly Carl is serious and thoughtful, but his all-round good humor was most evident on such occasions as the New York trip. Although Carl s immediate future is in the hands of Uncle Sam, we know no obstacles will be great enough to daunt him. Here's to you, Carl. AMELIA FRABONI Amelia has been one of the most indispensable members of our Clan. This faithful pal is affectionately known as “Myrtle.” “Mallie” (another monicker) is gay yet serious, level-headed and dependable yet fun-loving, all wrapped up in one cute package. Her usefulness to the class has been varied and extensive: she was Assistant Business Manager in her sophomore year, advertising manager for the Senior Play, and a member of the school band during her freshman and sophomore years; she was on the Senior Hop committee, and was an excellent waitress for the Election Day Dinner. Myrtle loves to collect movie star's pictures in her spare time—when she isn't dancing or swimming. Amelia’s future plans are somewhat uncertain, but a business career has considerable appeal. We have no doubt that whatever she undertakes she’ll do successfully. NICOLINA FRANZESE “Nikkie,” as she is so often called, is easily recognized by her long, black hair which is so beautifully cared for. She was very active in her first years of high school as drum majorette. She was proficient in gymnastics and was accordingly selected for the gym demonstrations. Although she had to discontinue her sport activities, she has been most active in all other class events. Among many of these were decorating the gymnasium for the Harvest Dance and waiting on table at the Election Day Dinner. Nikkie could always be depended upon and her pleasing personality and happy-go-lucky manner won her many friends. As for outside interests she loves dancing all the time!) and ice skating. With the completion of high school, she intends to work for a while and later attend a business institute. HARRY FREUDENHEIM “That’s a job for Harry” has for four years been a frequently expressed sentiment based on the knowledge that Harry gets things done. Among important responsibilities that he has been given are business manager of the sophomore class and chairman of the junior Christmas wreath sale. It is natural that this year he was the overwhelming choice for class president, an office that he has most capably filled despite the fact that he has had heavy out-of-school responsibilities. He not only has directed wisely the activities of the class but has assumed much work himself; supervising, for example, the programs for the Senior Play and the ordering of commencement announcements. Harry has always participated widely in athletics. He has been a varsity basketball player for two years and was in the Gym Demonstration three years. In his leisure time he enjoys out-of-door sports and dancing. After a turn in the Navy, Harry plans to enter the medical profession. Best of luck! CARL GANUNG Carl Ganung is the fellow with that slow smile that seems to have charmed his English teachers during his high school career. Ganung has taken four years of Ag and was a member of the Ag Club in his freshman year. He has also been active in sports: participating in basketball, softball, and volleyball intramurals and proving to be one of the stars in the noon “touch-tackle” games. Ganung declares that his only hobbies are sports and photography. What about your horses, Carl? Next year he is going to take a business course. Nothing seems impossible to our confident Carl—he intends to be the President and Business Manager of the Atlantic Refining Company! We suspect he could do it! anyway we humbly offer our wishes for success in his future endeavor. O R A c: L E 19 4 5 1945 RHODA LILLEY GIVIN Rhoda is one of the most vivacious and charming members of the senior class. It is not surprising that she was the first to enter the matrimonial state; on New Year’s Day Rhoda was married to Kenneth Givin, U.S.N. Needless to say we think Ken a very lucky fellow and extend to them both our best wishes. Rhoda has always been an enthusiastic class worker; this year she has helped on the Election Day Dinner and other committees. She spends her spare time skating, dancing, and writing to Ken. She plans to work until the war is over and Ken is home to stay. We hope with you that the war will be over soon. JEAN LOUISE HAMPTON Jean was a newcomer to the class at the beginning of our junior year and in no time became an admired and popular member. Jean had been very active at Cook Academy where she was a member of the C. G. R. A.; cheer leader, treasurer of her class (1, 2); and served on committees for the Sophomore Minstrel Show and Farewell Prom. At Watkins Glen High School she was chosen class secretary in her junior year and assistant business manager her senior year. She became assistant editor of the “Student Standard” and was appointed editor-in-chief of the ORACLE, honors which her interest, ability and conscientious work have proven to be well deserved. Her fine portrayal of “Mrs. Parker” in the Senior Play is just another evidence of Jean's varied capabilities. In her leisure time she likes to read or knit. Much of her time in summer is spent at the swimming pool. Next year Jean will enter the University of Rochester as a Cadet Nurse. Lucky will be her patients! HELEN LOUISE HOERCHER Although she didn't enter our class until her third year, Helen Lou, that fugitive from Cook Academy with personality plus, has become a prominent member of our class. At Cook she figured in many school activities as she has continued to do since she became a W. G. H. S. student. She was a member of the Girls’ Sports Club in her junior year. Head waitress at the Election Day Dinner, “The Wanderer” of the “Student Standard,” secretary-treasurer of the Chess Club, an editor on the ORACLE staff, and “Laura” in the Senior Play are some of her many senior roles. Helen spends her spare time knitting (producing some nice sweaters too , crocheting, playing chess, playing with her dog, and of course writing to Bruce every day. Swimming is her favorite sport. She is a good conversationalist and can put up a good argument whenever she feels the occasion calls for it. Helen plans to study retailing at Rochester Institute of Technology and later, of course, she'll marry—. NANCY JEAN HOWELL See those flashes of red? That's our self-reliant, vivacious Rusty. The girl with the captivating dimple-revealing grin. Don't be deceived; she may appear demure but she is easily intrigued by devilish daring. Nancy is unpretentious but very capable in every project she undertakes. She has participated in many intramural sports such as volleyball, basketball and baseball and was on the all star volleyball team last year. During her first two years of high school Nancy enjoyed being a member of the Bird Club and has a keen appreciation for nature. Although skiing, skating and bicycling are her favorite pastimes she also likes the less strenuous fun of making scrap books, playing the piano and trying out new recipes. Next year Nancy hopes to begin the dietitian course at Rochester Institute of Technology. Good luck, Rusty. JOYCE HUGHEY Joyce has achieved her popularity as “Joy” through her winning smile and fine sense of humor. Although always cheerful, she appears to be a shy little soul, but possibly that's because we don't really know her. She is kind and friendly to all of her classmates with a pleasing happy-go-lucky personality which makes her most welcome to our merry group. Joyce has many interests in life, but her chief interest seems to be sports, both outdoor and indoor. She enjoys particularly, horseback riding, skating, tobogganing, and dancing. She has been an active participant in sports throughout her high school years, and secretary of the Bird Club for two years. Joy would like to become a pilot and besides this she would like, above all else, to spend her future with a certain “Bob.” Good luck to you Joyce! 1945 ORACLE 1945 WILLIAM ISLEY Bill, one of the most popular members of the senior class, is noted for his good looks, his business acumen and his mastery of the piano. These qualities account, in part at least, for the fact that he was chosen class treasurer his sophomore year, class business manager his junior and senior years and has been on the ORALCLE staff in one capacity or another all through high school. His musical ability gave him a prominent place in the high school band. Bill’s appointment to attend Boys’ State during his junior year was well deserved. His popularity and his interest in class activities have resulted in his appointment on manv committees; this year he began as “delivery boy” at the Election Day Dinner and ended as stage manager for the Senior Play. Out of school, Bill’s chief interests are the piano, the out-of-doors and—women! ‘‘As for my future plans,” he says, ‘‘consult Uncle Sam.” EVELYN KELLEY Evelyn Kelley, that gay, happy-go-lucky senior, more often referred to as “Stampy,” is one of the most peppy members of our lively group. She is invariably very sociable, cooperative, and the center of activity. Stampy’s pleasing personality and cheerful disposition have won for her a wide circle of friends. She is always beaming with vitality and ready to add a touch of humor. Evelyn has held no school offices but she has been active in sports throughout her high school years. For pastime she enjoys movies, writing letters, reading, swimming, skating, or having a good time in general. Her plans after graduating from high school are to attend a business college and become a prominent member in the business world. Because of her cheerful personality and amiable manner we have no doubt that Evelyn will make an efficient and popular business woman. The best of luck, Evelyn! MARY JANE LITTEER Janie is the girl with the blue eyes and the contagious laugh, who seems to have a happy faculty of getting along with all her teachers. Perhaps it’s because she likes people and makes friends easily. She is a fervent dog lover which may account for her somewhat dogmatic manner. Having an interest in nature she joined the Bird Club to learn about birds. She did. Her thirst for knowledge through research led her to write an essay which she entered in the Abbey Speaking Contest last year. She is interested in music, especially the clarinet, which she played in the senior band for two years. Janie collects china dogs and buttons. She likes ice skating, roller skating, swimming and reading, but protests against the rumor that her fondest pleasure is cutting out paper dolls. She plans to attend Rochester Institute of Technology next year. Good luck, Janie, you're first rate with us. ROSE MARIE LUPPINO Rosie is that girl with the super-supply of pep, energy and cheerfulness. She loves sports and has played in basketball and softball intramurals all through high school. As chairman of our senior dances and vice-president of our class, she has proved that brains and beauty may at times be found together. Everyone enjoys reading the class news that she has written for the school paper. Speaking and acting are two more of her accomplishments. She has participated in the Abbey Speaking Contest twice, winning second place this year, and she stole everyone's heart as “Lily” in the Senior Play. She is proud of being a cheerleader, but her biggest thrill came from being chosen “Miss W. G. H. S.” Outdoor sports, dancing, and writing to service men are only a few of her hobbies. Her future plans arc indefinite, maybe a physical education course at Cortland. Of course you'll not stop at anything less than success so here’s luck, Rosie, we’re all cheering for you. DOROTHY MAPES Dorothy Mapes is that happy-go-lucky gal with the impish grin and a peculiar gleam in her eye. Dot always has something to jabber about for she has many interests outside of her school work. She belonged to the Bird Club for two years and the Library Club for one year. She has participated in basketball and volleyball intramurals. Perhaps in her more quiet moments she can be found keeping the postman busy with the steady flow of mail that she writes to that certain sailor. On Saturday nights, Dorothy may usually be found at a square dance. When asked about her hobbies, Dot replied without the slightest hesitation, “Raising cain!” and anyone who knows her will agree. As for her future, Dorothy says that she would like to be someone’s private secretary. We are sure that whatever Dorothy undertakes, she will accomplish with a cheery smile and much success. ORACLE 19 4 5 194 5 KATHRYN ESTHER MEEHAN The members of the senior class have gradually come to realize the fine personality that lies behind Kay's unassuming and quiet manner. Her never changing friendly smile and sunny disposition have made her many friends (including a very particular young man in Dundee). She is sensible, conscientious and above all sincere. Kay's determination, loyalty and good sportsmanship have made her a very popular athlete. Since she started high school Kay has participated in all intramural sports. Evidence of her skill is the fact that she has made the all star basketball and volleyball teams for the last two years. During her leisure time Kay enjoys making scrap books and dancing. Next year she plans to enter St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira to start her nursing career. Best of luck, Kay. DEAN MITCHELL Mitch seems to have a corner on corney jokes, sunny smiles and cavernous yawns. You wouldn't believe that this happy-go-lucky guy could have so many sincere and varied interests. In his freshman year he belonged to the Bird Club; the Library Club held his interest in his sophomore year; last year he went all out for baseball; and this year he turned his interests to basketball and the Chess Club. Mitch delighted everyone as “Reginald in the Senior Play (he's really the domestic at heart). That he is intellectually inclined is proved by his hobbies—photography and astronomy (useful at times, eh Dean?) He also is an enthusiastic participant in all outdoor sports. Next year Mitch hopes to attend the Rochester Institute of Technology and take a course in Chemistry. As long as you don’t blow up Rochester it's all right with us, Dean. JAMES L. MITCHELL One of those all-round boys in our senior class is Jim, the fellow with a dual personality of deep seriousness and grand gaiety. Being very athletic, Jim has participated in many intramural sports including softball, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. For the past two years he has played shortstop on the school baseball team and this year he played guard on the J. V. basketball team. He took part in the Physical Education Demonstrations during his sophomore and junior years (a mighty fine specimen he was, too). Annoying “Prof Harkness seems to be Jim’s chief avocation, but in his more quiet moments he likes collecting stamps, hunting, fishing, ice skating and all other outdoor sports. He plans to go into the Navy immediately after graduation. We expect you to be an Admiral before Christmas, Jim. HELEN MURRAY Helen, “Honey” to all her fellow classmates, is a quiet, demure senior who seems to have time for nothing else but her lessons. She is independent of others and always takes a serious attitude tow’ard life, yet she is capable of a good laugh and is just as sweet as her name implies. Helen finds a great deal of pleasure in sewing, reading, collecting stamps and in sports. She is especially fond of swimming. Although Helen has taken no considerable part in class offices and activities during her high school years, she has been active in basketball intramurals and in other types of sports. Helen plans to attend Brockport normal school and become a teacher. With her pleasing personality and keen wit, it is most evident that she will prove to be an efficient and capable teacher. The best of luck, Helen! WALTER OSTERHOUDT That “Boney,” as most of us know him, is a swell guy is the unanimous opinion of every one of his class mates. Good humor and willingness to do his part are outstanding characteristics as all will agree who remember his assistance at the senior dances and Senior Play. Boney has been prominent in all intramural sports; his interest and skill in gymnastics won him a place in the Gym Demonstration in both his sophomore and junior years. In fact his interest in athletics and love for the out-of-doors provide his principal hobbies and recreation. Boney's ambition is to join the United States Marines. If he is accepted we are confident he will make good. We can think of no one we would recommend more highly for the Marine Corps. Best of luck, Boney! 1945 ORACLE 19 4 5 JEANNE OVERHISER Jeanne, one of the most popular members of the Senior class, is that saucy little Senior, always the “life of the party” and just brimful of pep and vigor. Nothing is complete without Jeanne—and it is a sorry time when she is not present. Jeanne was a member of the band in her freshman and sophomore years, on the committee for the Sophomore Hop and senior dances, assisted on the Senior Play committee, and has recently joined the Chess Club. I o occupy her leisure time, Jeanne enjoys particularly dancing, swimming, and all kinds of sports. Her plans for the future arc to enter nursing at a prominent hospital. With her zest for life and her optimistic, pleasing manner, we can all predict that Jeanne will be a success in her nursing career. “Clear the deck”—here comes Overhiser! PRISCILLA JANE PORTER Efficiency plus and neatness personified, best describes Prissy, the girl with an impish giggle and sparkling eyes. She has participated in many things and has excelled in most of them. During her first year she was a skilled baton twirler at the basketball games. Later she entered intramural sports and this year was made captain of her basketball team. Her cleverness and creative ability won her the position of editor on the “Student Standard” staff. She was the very efficient ticket chairman for the Harvest and Snow Ball dances. She has been a capable contestant in the Abbey Speaking contest two years. Best of all, however, was her fine performance as the lovable “Nana” in our Senior Play. Although she is a very talented pianist, her favorite pastime is sewing and knitting. Next year Priscilla plans to take industrial chemistry at the Rochester Institute of Technology. We know you will be a success, Prissy. HARRY RICHARDSON The fact that Harry is one of those fellows that everyone knows and likes is easily understood. He enjoys life thoroughly, has zest to learn and does many things well. As a member of the basketball team he has been an outstanding player for the past two years; and he is equally good at baseball which he has played for three years. He has been a competent member of the high school band. As “Sherman” in the Senior Play, Harry proved that acting is still another of his accomplishments. Evidence of his popularity is the fact that he was elected to the office of class president his freshman year and vice-president his sophomore year. Harry plans to continue his education, the war and fate permitting. We wish you all the luck in the world and success in whatever you undertake. ANGELINE SCHIMIZZI Angie is the girl with the beautiful black, naturally curly hair that draws so many envious sighs from the less fortunate of the fairer sex. Her enthusiasm for sports is revealed in her record of four years of basketball and softball and a year of volleyball. She is a natural born athlete and excels in all sports. Angie played in the band in her freshman and 'sophomore years and this year she has been an art editor on the paper staff and also has served on the program committee for the Senior Play. Her favorite pastimes are knitting, (her sweaters are splendid examples i, reading and listening to music. Although she appears to be rather quiet, she's a hard worker and will most assuredly realize her dreams of going to Elmira College and becoming an accomplished linguist. W’e’re sure she’ll be a success. Good luck Angie! LEGRAND SILLIMAN LeGrand Silliman is that senior with the bright blue eyes and the ready smile. Lee is a rather quiet person—perhaps he is bashful—but you know' the old saying about “still water.” Maybe he saves his energies for the intramural sports that he plays at noon; or maybe he is thinking about how to rig up his latest short wave set. For it might well be said that Lee has an electrifying personality; his chief interest is centered around electricity. In fact, Lee has made plans to continue in this field of work next year at Southside High in Elmira. His aim is to be a radio service man. Knowing Lee, I am sure he will succeed in his endeavor. Of course, when he finishes his course, Lee will find ready customers in his many friends from W. G. H. S. Best of luck to you, Lee! 1945 ORACLE 194 5 JOYCE ELLEN SMITH Smith is one of the prettiest and most popular girls in the class. Remember how lovely she looked in her bridal gown as “Marcia” in the Senior Play? Her popularity is proven by her election as class secretary in her first, second, and fourth years. Her skill as an athlete is apparent by her participation in the Physical Fitness Demonstration in her junior year and the part she has taken in intramurals, especially basketball. Among other activities, Joyce was a member of the Glee Club in her freshman year. Smith's hobbies are her scrapbook and her collection of souvenirs—a collection which flourished greatly during the New York trip. Her favorite sports are swimming, skating, and hiking. When she graduates, she plans to find a job in the business field. “Of course,” Smith says, “I will marry someday.” JULIA SMITH Judy is that cute little senior with the natural wavy hair and sweet pleasing manner. Full of rhythm and pep, her favorite pastimes are dancing, bowling, and practically everything as long as “Joe' is included. Most proficient and active in sports, she was a member of the Athletic Club, captain and manager of basketball and softball teams. Judy has shown her capability in such undertakings as the Sophomore Hop and Senior Dance committees, property manager of the Senior Play and a waitress at the Election Day Dinner. She is always first to introduce the latest song hits and always ready for a good time. Judy’s plans for the future are to attend Rochester Business Institute where, considering her scholastic ability and her unfaltering will to achieve, we can safely predict that she'll accomplish her goal. MARGARET POLLY STEVENS Polly, the girl with the radiant smile and twinkle in her eyes—the baby of the class— has been a most active member since her freshman year. She has been a member of the Glee Club and the Oracle staff, and worked on the committees for the Sophomore Hop and the Election Day Dinner. As treasurer of the class since the beginning of her junior year she has kept the finances in fine order. As editor-in-chief of the “Student Standard” she has brought the school paper to a high degree of excellence. A conscientious student, Polly deserves well the honors she has received: election to Girls' State; winner of the D. A. R. Essay Contest and valedictorian of the Class of '45. Among other activities were intramural sports and the role of “Essie,” the maid, in the Senior Play. Her spare time is spent playing the piano, swimming and hiking. Polly’s ambition is to attend Cornell and become an English teacher. Here’s hoping, Polly! ALMA SWICK Though probably unknown to many of her classmates Alma is known as “Sunshine” by her friends; but once you have seen the sunshine in her smile, the reason is apparent. Although unassuming, Alma has taken a lively interest in sports. The last three years of high school have found her running around a basketball and volleyball court, where she has not only proven herself to be a fine athlete but also a good sport. When the “Student Standard” called for typists, Alma willingly obliged and has been one of the most loyal members on the staff. One of the first things one notices about Alma is her selection of clothes and the way in which she wears them. It is generally agreed that Alma is one of the neatest and best dressed girls in our class. Her hobbies include sports, reading and music. Business training school is her goal, where we know she’ll become a first rate secretary. Best of luck, Alma. ANNA SYDELKO That beauty with the gorgeous blond hair is Ann, rather quiet but very sweet. Dancing, movies, and writing letters are her favorite hobbies. She also is very fond of good music. During her four years in high school, Ann has pursued a business course and she is an accomplished typist. Her willing aid in typing for the school paper has been greatly appreciated. In her Freshman year Ann was a member of the Homemaking Club. Throughout her high school career she has taken an interest in athletics, participating in sports intramurals, chiefly basketball and volleyball. Ann will be remembered by her classmates, not only for her good looks but for her good sportsmanship and her pleasant, smiling manner as well. As for the future, she'll probably take a war job, perhaps at the Eclipse. Regardless of what she does, we know she will never be lacking in friends and happiness. ORACLE 194 5 194 5 GWENDOLYN LEOLA TINKER Although Lynn seems to have been the most unlucky member of our class she has an incredible amount of vitality and courage. Her irresistable smile and eager willingness has brought everyone to know her straight forward manner. Until her senior year Lynn participated in all intramural sports and was on the all star basketball and volleyball teams last year. She has been in the Bird Club and Library Club and also has been a very active member of the 4-H and Grange. Some of her many hobbies are movies, dancing, roller skating and horseback riding. Lynn thinks she would like to be a kindergarten teacher but she also says that she plans to marry a doctor as soon as she completes her college course. We think that would be a very good idea Lynn. Any particular doctor? PAUL WELCH The shortest member of our class—known as “Shorty” strangely enough—is also one of the most friendly. Everybody's friend and an enemy to no one, he has a cheerful greeting for all as he proceeds on his own merry way. Evidence of his good will is the willingness with which he offered his assistance when the cafeteria called for help. Paul at one time collected stamps as a hobby but lost his collection when his home burned. His favorite sports are swimming and basketball which he has played in intramurals during his high school years. After graduation, Paul intends to enter the service—preferably the Navy Air Corps. After the war, he hopes to go to school again and perhaps become a missionary. A wonderful ambition, Paul, and here’s luck! We hope you’ll find success and happiness in everything you undertake. LOUISE WILLOVER Willy is the girl with a smile for everybody. Her lovable, friendly manner has won for her many friends in high school and out. The freshman year found Willy warbling in the glee club. As a contestant in the Abbey Speaking Contest last year, she won second highest honors. This year she has been busy with intramural basketball, volleyball, and softball, along with the social activities such as being a member of the yearbook staff, an art editor on the paper staff, a waitress at the Election Day Dinner, and finally ticket manager for the Senior Play. Sketching, making scrap books, and writing letters we might add—accumulating stationery) are her outside interests. To develop more fully her natural artistic ability, she would like to enter the art school at Syracuse University. We all wish along with you, Louise, for a talent like yours shouldn't be wasted. BRUCE BISHOP Bruce, who entered the army last September, has received sufficient credit based on his training to entitle him to receive a diploma from Watkins Glen High School. The Class of '45 is glad to give him a place in their yearbook. When in school Bruce was a member of the football and baseball teams and took an active part in the activities of his class, serving on numerous committees. In his last year he was a member of the senior play cast. Bruce received his army training at Camp Blanding, Florida. In February he went overseas and served in Patton’s Third Army. He received the Infantryman’s Combat Badge and was promoted to Pfc. He is now serving in the Army of Occupation. We hope to see you home soon, Bruce, doing all the things you have planned. Jht iRruturtatn The Class of ’45 dedicates this space to the memory of a member whom fate decreed should not remain among us, our esteemed classmate ROGER HOLLEY 1945 ORACLE 1 945 end ur senior YEAR started with a bang! Since this was our last year we were determined to make the most of it. Campaigning for class officers began almost at once. When the ballots w'ere counted, everyone was satisfied that officers had been elected who were competent to guide us through our most important high school year. Even in September the New York trip was foremost in our minds. To go to New York would take money, so we set out to make cash—legitimately. The Election Day Dinner held at the Jefferson Hotel with Frances Garland as chairman added a record amount to our treasury. We had hoped to have a Senior Ball but wartime conditions made it inadvisable. Everyone enjoyed the Harvest Dance and Snowball Hop held in its place, however, and our fund was sizably augmented. In the meantime there was home work to be done. All the teachers succeeded, it seemed, in giving extra long assignments on the same day. (Ain't it the tmth?) Despite this distraction all minds were turned toward plans for the senior play. Eventually the cast was chosen and rehearsals were held, first in the cafeteria and later in the auditorium, under Mrs. Roberts' very able guidance. Because of the lack of fuel and heat the girls wore slacks to rehearsals. Mr. Perry was heard to remark that probably rehearsals would go better if the girls dressed in clothes more fitting to their parts. The bushel of carrots we uncovered in the cafeteria kitchen carried us through many otherwise hungry hours of practice. No doubt the sleepy looks of the cast, attributed to late rehearsals, were really the after effects of get-togethers at Chef’s via Frcudenheim's and Isley’s cars. When the big night finally arrived the auditorium was crammed to capacity-plus. “Every Family Has One” was a roaring success. Everyone agreed it was one of the best plays ever presented in Watkins Glen. But time marched on! Came the 29th of March and we were on our way to New York. Everyone boarded the train in Elmira with high spirits. The Odessa Senior Class and Mr. Timms were with us and the two parties lost no time in getting acquainted. Romances—new and old—flourished. The Watkins wolves sure did some fancy howling. (With good results, too). When our train pulled into Hoboken, we found that our troubles had only begun, for we had to lug our suit cases to the ferry, then to the subway, and then from Grand Central Station to the Roosevelt Hotel. By that time we were dragging at the heels. But the sight of the Roosevelt revived us. Our rooms were assigned, and the sixth floor just buzzed as everyone tried to find everyone else and unpack at the same time. Our first scheduled event was the Chesterfield Supper Club broadcast but “we were gvped”—Perry Como wasn't there. Some of the boys went to Madison Square Garden and saw somebody beat up somebody else. Eventually everyone found his way back to the hotel where plenty of seniors learned from experience that room service is a little expensive. Saturday we visited relatives at the Bronx Zoo and then traversed Manhattan Island to gaze in awe at “Miss Liberty.” The highbrows, Louise, Jean H., Alta and Angeline went to an opera while the lowbrows. Dean and Prissy, saw “Bloomer Girl.” Most of the class enjoyed “Life With Father” or “Ten Little Indians that evening. Some of the kids, however, went to the Paramount Theatre and succumbed to the spell of Benny Goodman. (Bates still swoons at the mention of Benny). Sunday morning most of us hiked off to church for the Easter services. In the afternoon we made the perilious expedition to La Guardia Air Field. At night we witnessed “Hats OfT to Ice,” one of the high lights of our trip, and then returned to our hotel to discuss the days events over our cokes and crackers. Monday we toured Radio City and those with luck or the patience to stand in line saw the Easter Pageant at the Music Hall. During the remainder of our trip we hastened to get done all those things necessary to make our last day and night in the big city a success. These arc not recorded here for reasons of security. Next morning we boarded our train for home. Jeannie Overhiser kept everyone awake by running up and down the aisle calling “Clear the deck.” She was so helpful! Luckily we had the remainder of the week to recuperate so we were reasonably ready to return to our studies. Our real concern now was to be prepared for Regents and graduation in June. Our days at W. G. H. S. are nearly over. Memories of the past will not soon be forgotten. We have made mistakes but we have profited by them. We have had good times the memories of which we shall always cherish. After graduation lies the future We are sure the knowledge and experience gained in high school will help the Class of '45 to meet the future in their usual carefree but determined manner. 1945 ORACLE 1945 (tyate, @bvuzct ii4tic4. Name Is Likes best Always seen Best suited for Arnold bashful (?) women in a daze an iceman!! Bailey quiet clothes sleepy hitch-hiking Bassett cute life smiling trio Bates conceited Bates wolfing wolfing Beardsley Class Clown Joyce writing notes to? Joyce Bf.dient a farmer farming talking farming Belicotti pretty Empire State Building smiling wind sock Carland demure the Navy with the Navy the Navy Carlson tall tall guys silent governess Connolly happy Edith studying nurse Davenport a bad driver driving driving parking Dean a red head the girls wolfing farming DeDominick studious her sister’s clothes in her sister’s clothes nurse Df.Sarno friendly Bronx Zoo laughing stenographer Earley quiet her sister with her sister governess Eckelbf.roer a baseball player Tyrone girls in center field baseball Fraboni talkative Don talking Don Franzesf, in love Frank reminiscing a wife Frf.vdenheim short Friday nights selling underwear selling underwear Ganuno handsome Elmira with girls farmer Given a Mrs. her husband writing Kenny Hampton good athlete sports busy nurse Hoercher unmentionable fooling Bruce Howell shy Jimmy silent home maker Hue hey jolly clothes talking fast talking IsLEY changeable variety complaining bachelor Kelley ludicrous getting silly laughing Howard Litteer loquacious “Fat” rushing to cafeteria “Fat” Luppino vivacious dates period Varga girl Mapes Bill Mapes’ sister Bill making eyes secretary Meehan timid dancing blushing farmerette Continued on Next Page ORACLE 194 5 194 5 (21 46 (P a%acte%C4tic . . . . Name Mitchell, D. Mitchell, J. Murray OSTERHOUDT OVERHISER Porter Richardson Schimizzi SlLLIMAN Smith, Joyce Smith, Judy Stevens Swick Sydelko Tinker Welch Willover Is vain gallant an athlete good kid rare short good athlete quiet farmer pretty in love bright good typist a blonde thin friendly a pal Likes best that hat the girls basketball Gerry trouble Jim sports success Ag the Air Corps Joe boys clothes dancing colors people Jean Always seen with that hat wolfing happy making excuses in trouble full of pep asking questions studying French Ag class reading notes with Joe happy neat smiling wearing ’em passing notes chasing (?) Best suited for scientist Navy farmerette bartender Jimmy Grandma athlete a friend farmer Scoop Joe doctor’s wife wife stenographer Walter Dean Missionary artist PLAY CAST—Front Row: Hampton, Hoercher, Smith, Luppino, Bassett, Porter. Back: Perry, Richardson, Arnold, Beardsley, Bates, Stevens, Roberts. ORACLE 1945 1945 Tlecv 7'iCfr ORACLE 1945 194 5 {fu+ti n4, David Smith, President William Wickham, Vice-Pres. John Fazzary, Business Manager Patricia Coolican, Sec. Anne Morgan, Asst. Bus. Mgr. John Tillman, Treasurer Mr. Timms, Class Adviser When old W. G. H. S. finally threw open its doors to its annual flock of “knowledge gatherers the twenty-fifth day of September had already arrived. The opening of these famed portals had been repeatedly delayed because of the polio epidemic in neighboring communities. After the novelty of being back in school again began to wane we started taking inventory to sec just how things looked this year. We found that most of the juniors were either in the Lab or in Mrs. Allen’s homeroom but three or four poor souls were separated from our flock, having wandered way down the hall to Mr. Harkness’s room. Class elections! The juniors assembled in the Lab and the room fairly bulged. Noise! Commotion! Confusion! Nominations! Candidates leave the room! Vote! Count ballots! Would you believe it? The election was over! After we all had caught our breath we looked up to see David Smith in the driver’s seat with Bill Wickham sitting right beside him ready to help or take over in case of emergency. A closer look revealed our own Pat Collican riding along, taking notes as she went and saying, “These notes will never be wrong.” We found Johnny Tillman trotting gaily along fondling our money bag. We were all pleased to see Johnny Fazzary' and Anne Morgan bumping around in the rumble seat discussing class business affairs. With the holiday season came the annual Christmas wreath sales. Seventh street was the busiest spot in town until deliveries had been made. Wherever you looked you could see someone scurrying along loaded down with green bows and red ribbons. Watkins was indeed a gay looking town while the junior wreath sale was in progress. The personal credit given the individual salesmen was no small factor in spurring each one on until our total sales mounted to over five hundred wreaths! Before Christmas vacation the salesman came about class rings. Our class officers acted as a committee to make a choice. The one selected was very attractive and we had a choice of all gold, gold with a black onyx or blue pearl stone. We sent for our rings soon after Christmas vacation. As yet we have not received them but still have hopes that we will before school is out. The juniors have contributed eleven members to the “Student Standard staff. Irving Goodrich and Helen Cooper went to the gymnasium for their inspiration while Jean Possee kept the school posted on junior activities. The art department found much originality and First Row: Ames, Petrosilln. Crance, Bartholomew, Coolican, Possee, Hatch, Peters. Second Row: Richardson. Schimizzi. M. Webster. Betty Canfield, Beverly Canfield, Drake, I). Miller. Third Row: ,1. Fazzary. Creighton, F. Fnzzury. Sherrer, Henna. Personius, L. Webster. Fourth Row: Martin. Given, Pastore, Lit leer. Del Rosso, Smith. Mathews. ORACLE 1945 1 945 skill in the work of Priscilla Bishop, John Storch, and Victor Del Rosso. Mary Bartholomew contributed clever monthly features. Pat Goolican took a chance at peeking through keyholes to help fill the gossip page while Cass kept busy licking stamps to keep our paper circulating among other schools. Betty Petrosilla loaned her nimble fingers to the cause, spending many hours typing the news. Lola Burrell watched over financial affairs and acted as associate editor. Valentine’s Day prompted the “Student Standard'' staff to present an assembly. Again the juniors marched forward, front and center, with Bill Wickham in the lead, acting as master of ceremonies. Will anyone ever forget his antics that day? Nor can we pass by our junior voice, Bucky Goodrich, who also contributed his talent as a clarinet player to blend with the music of John Storch's trumpet and the mellow notes of the rest of the orchestra. We found we had an exceptionally strong force of varsity material this year. When basketball season rolled around the following juniors made names for themselves on the team: Tilly, Storchie, Benny Nitche, Johnny Fazzary, Bucky Goodrich. In addition we found Cass Roberts acting as manager with Bill Wickham as his very able assistant. With the advent of spring, baseball practice was ushered in and we saw Storchie, Bucky, Benny, Tilly, Fuzzy, Cass, Bud Suits, Jack Berry, Bill Ellison, and Bill Wickham taking their nightly run to the fairgrounds. When it came to head work Joe Pastore and Tommy Filipetti were right in there acting as manager and assistant manager respectively. We were all justly proud of our large number of varsity members this year. Our class is planning a junior prom to be held the twenty-second of June. The president and other officers along with the prom committee already have the plans well on the road to completion. We are hoping our prom will be a tremendous success because we are the first class to undertake this venture for quite a number of years. Now, as we near the end of our junior year in high school, we find ourselves worrying about Regents but eagerly anticipating next fall when we hope to return as seniors. We wish to express our congratulations and best wishes to the class of 45, and wish them the best of luck in every future endeavor. First Row: .1. Miller, Bassett, Morgan, Speary, Thomas, Oliver, Bishop. Second Row: Suits, Romeo, Meehan. Burrell. Switzer, Cooper, Specchio, Mr. Timms. Third Row: Voorheis, I'sher. Berry. Storch. Wm. Ellison, Goodrich. Fourth Row: Roberts, Phillips, Wickham, A. R. Ellison, Houston, Tillman. ORACL E 1 945 1945 Sa zluwt xre i Florence Philip Smith, Vice-President Phyllis Tinker, Secretary I homasina O'Rourke, Treasurer Burton, President James Smith, Business Manager Burr Eds all, Ass t. Business Manager Mrs. Babcock, Class Adviser Well acquainted with the third floor halls of Watkins Glen High School the members of the Class of ‘47 were prepared to enjoy to the utmost another eventful year when they reassembled on the twenty-fifth of last September. After weeks of arguing and debating a selection of nominees for class officers was finally decided upon. This was to be the first great event in the history of the Class of ‘47. The election was exciting and very close but the ticket headed by Florence Burton came out on top. Mrs. Babcock was then chosen by an overwhelming majority to be our class adviser. Phil Smith won the honor of assisting Florence as vice-president and Phyllis Tinker won by a large majority to become our class secretary-. Jim Smith and Burr Edsall were chosen business manager and assistant business manager respectively, while Thomasina O’Rourke as treasurer completed the ticket. Now that the election was over and a whole year of school activities lay ahead of us, we couldn't help but look forward hopefully to the coming weeks. Yet at the same time we recalled the memorable previous year and were reminded that it had served to prepare us for this one; and we knew that this one, if it were to be successful, must find us in June prepared for the next. So getting acquainted with our new subjects called for our serious and careful attention. A new type of history took us into a strange land. We found ourselves perplexed and bewildered; the more we tried to find our way about, the more it seemed we went astray. Finally, Mrs. Allen with her infinite patience settled slowly our worried minds and in time even made this subject mean something to us. Those who tried a foreign language also found themselves in a predicament which was only solved after a lot of study on their part and an equal amount of patience on the part of the teachers. The other subjects, English and mathematics were a continuation of previous work but were much more difficult and involved more grueling hours of study. When athletics are mentioned the sophomores can proudly say they were well represented in every sport by both girls and boys. Thanks to our sophomore star, joe (“Coco Schimizzi the basketball games were special and exciting occasions for the proud members of our class. Johnny Maxwell and Jimmy Smith also brought honors to the class for their work on the varsity squad. First Row: Mitchel, F. MacDonald. Martine. Hager. K. Smith. Dean Second Row: P. MacDonald, Stanton. Janowskv, Lott, Archangeli, Specchio, Salvatore. Third Row: Ferry, Coykendall, Carlson, Scanlon. Sebring. Maxwell. Fourth Row: Kdsall, Lodge, Fredo, Murray. ORACLE By the time the Spring months rolled around, plans were being formulated for Easter vacation, tests and of course the long-awaited Sophomore Hop. The week of vacation sped by all too quickly and we found ourselves in the midst of preparation for the Hop. With only one week to handle the whole task of arrangement and decoration we worked fast and furiously to get ready for the great event. The very afternoon of the day the dance was to be held found us working fcvcrously to get up our decorations. We had not selected the day of our dance for the good luck we thought it would bring us —Friday, April 13! However, horseshoes, pink elephants and four leaf clovers no doubt saved the day. Chuck Jones and his Mates furnished the excellent music. Blest with fine weather and a large crowd the Hop was a huge success both socially and financially. After we had paid our bills we found our bank account $52.00 to the good. Now days of study lie ahead for us future Juniors for with June almost here it means more tests and Regents examination. Not all the days ahead arc reserved for work for we are now planning our last event of the year, the Sophomore Class picnic with all its fun, food, and favorite out-of-door sports. Yet we look ahead with keen anticipation to the coming year. We hope that it will bring all the fun and success that this year has brought. We wish to thank all of our teachers and especially our loyal and helpful Class Adviser, Mrs. Babcock, for all that they have done for us. We are sure that without their help this year could never have been quite as happy and successful as it was. We also wish the best of luck to the Seniors in all their future undertakings. First Row: Krkelbencer, Kuttner. F.llison, Frost, O’Rourke, Tinker. K. Derker. Second Row: Kelly. Mrs. Babcock. Miller. Stoddard. Mellroy. B. Decker. Kent. Third Row: Suits, Ackley. Phinney, Conte. Davis. Fourth Row: Stnndish, Webster. Paradiso, Ohaffie. ORACLE 1945 19 45 'P'led ft t James Franzese, President Dorothy Smith, Vice-President Dominick Fazzary, Business Manager Kathleen Clawson, Secretary Allan Waite, Ass’t. Business Manager LeRoy Griffen, Treasurer Mrs. LaMoreaux, Class Adviser On an autumn day in September the Freshman Class entered the portals of Watkins Glen High School to begin a new year of study and school life. Some were anxious, some were shy, and others, believe it or not, were full of impatience to get at their books. However, all were proud to have attained their ninth year and to be classed as members of Watkins Glen High. Determined to show that they were an up and going class, many of the girls and boys entered into different activities with lively interest. They realized that they had begun another phase of life and were willing to take advantage of it and do their utmost to become good, efficient citizens of the future. In the field of sports the freshman boys and girls took an active part. Basketball, baseball, and volleyball intramurals were played and noteworthy skill as well as fine sportsmanship were shown by the members of our class. We enjoyed our part in these activities and feel that we have in this way made ourselves stronger and healthier. Ourstanding among the participants were Rose Marie Schimizzi and Jane Blake on the girls' teams and LeRoy Griffen on the boys’ teams. Besides sports, many of the girls joined the Glee Club and a few were honored by election to various offices. In this time of strife the Freshman Class, as individuals, has given freely to the war effort. We have contributed to the Red Cross drive, to the Infantile Paralysis fund, and have bought war stamps continually throughout the year. At the beginning of the school year those who were old enough, unselfishly spent much of their time working on the farms near Watkins Glen, doing such jobs as picking grapes and picking up potatoes. Just before the Christmas vacation many of the girls helped in making and decorating small stockings which were sent to the sailors at Sampson to be used as favors. By so giving our time, money and efforts to these causes we feel that we have helped to make shorter the terrible conflict going on in the world today, with the hope that a just and lasting peace will soon be established. Throughout the year the class as a whole has maintained an interest in its school work. Among the freshman honor students are LeRoy Griffen, Rose Marie Schimizzi, Florence Del Rosso, Bill Burnett, Ellen Miller, Barbara Millen and Charlotte Holly. Best known among the members of the class for their outstanding traits were David Wickham with his wise cracks and fine sense of humor and LeRoy Griffen whom everyone looked up to as the smartest member of the class and the one who always knew the answers. Then First Bow: Smith. C. Franzese. Clawson. George, Welch. Crance. Schimizzi. DelRosso. Second Row: Holly, Hulford, K. Miller. Corwin. Switzer. Dunn. Biener. W. Miller. Third Row: Perry. Haight, Burnett. Wickham. Hansen. Denna. Clifford. Fourth Row: Beardsley, d. Miller. Waite, Symes, Fazzary. Bartholomew, Goltry, J. Franzese. ORACLE 194 5 1945 there was Marquerite Peters, better known to all of us as “Skippy” who was always ready for fun and had a witty remark ready for all occasions. One day this year the teachers were greatly surprised when they found entering their class rooms, girls, many of them freshmen, carrying pandas, teddvbears, and dolls of all kinds and sizes. They began to wonder if their supposedly grown-up scholars had not somehow reverted to early childhood. To cap the climax, some of the boys, thinking that the girls were receiving too much attention, rolled their pants to a height which looked not a little ridiculous. Thus in an innocent way we had a lot of fun and kept our spirits high without letting it interfere with our studies or become an annoyance (we hope) to the teachers. During the last part of the year one of our most active members, LeRoy Griffen, left our school to continue with his education in another place. We were sorry to see him leave but our best wishes went with him and we hope he has success in all that he sets forth to do. As we come to the end of our freshman year we wish to express our appreciation to Mrs. LaMoreaux, our class adviser, for her kind assistance and encouragement throughout the year. She has been unfailing in her help and a guidance, and wc owe much to her for the happiness and success of our first high school year. We also want to extend our gratitude to our other teachers for their interest in us and infinite patience during the year. They, too, have been ready to aid us in all we have endeavored to do. To the Seniors, we offer our best wishes and congratulations. We realize that they are leaving Watkins Glen High School to go forth into a world new and strange to them. We hope that in the future, success and happiness will be their lot wherever they go and in whatever they undertake to do. First Row: Williams, Petrie. Millen, Dunham. Spencer. Slocum, Hanfield, Phinney. Second Row: Blake, Kipp, Tunnicliff. Bedient, Kmmons. Abate, Green, Mrs. LaMoreaux. Third Row: Kaufman, Pierce. Mathews, Wolak, Phelps. Buldra, Parish. Fourth Row: Cartmell, Martine, Bond, Morgan, Kent. Davis, Leonard. l mmediately after the start of school in September about twenty boys interested in football took it upon themselves to investigate the possibilities of reviving that sport at Watkins Glen. When they learned, however, that transportation would not be available for an extended schedule, in addition to the fact that school had started late which would make impossible an adequate training period, the idea was dropped. When basketball season rolled around twenty-five boys reported the first night. The fact that many of the boys were helping town merchants, due to the man power shortage, made it necessary to hold practices on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 and on Wednesdays at 3:30. After the first week of practice the squad was pared down by Coach Blake to eighteen men. The players chose as captain, Benny Nitche who was the only third year varsity man on the squad. The letter-men back from the 1943-44 season included B. Nitche, J. Bates, L. Beardsley, H. Richardson, J. Tillman and J. Schimizzi. The first game of the season was a closely fought game with Odessa in which Watkins Glen emerged the victor by a score of 25 to 21 after two over time periods. Later the Glen team went on to take the return game. The team showed improvement and flashes of play which offered some promise for their league schedule. The season was destined, however, to be disappointing. For, although Watkins Glen took four out of six of its independent games— two games were won from Lakemont and two lost to Dundee not a game was won in the Southern Counties League competition. BASEBALL—First Row: Filippetti, Shires, Pa store. Second Row: Ellison, Lodge. Suits. Storch, Mar-tine. Franzese. Haight. Davis, Fazzary, Richardson. Third Row: Goodrich, Ferry, Tillman, Bates, Nitche, Coach Blake, Beardsley, Mitchell, Eckelberger, Wickham, Roberts, Berry. 194 5 O R A C L E 194 5 BASKETBALL: Beardsley, N'itche, Bates. Maxwell. Tillman. Schimizzi. Fazzary, Richardson. Freudenheim. The won and lost columns in the League competition did not tell the whole story, however. The team fought hard and displayed fine sportsmanship while losing to stiff competition. For, though the team failed to win a single game, two of its members, were among the high scorers in the league. Benny ended the season of 10 games with 65 points and Scoop with 61. Moreover these two men and Coke Schimizzi were awarded honorable mention in the League all star team for the season. Notable features of the season’s play were the fast offensive and defensive play and famous “hook shots of Richardson, and the brilliant long set shots of Bates, Coke and Scoop. The complete roster of this year’s varsity consisted of Nitchc, Richardson, Beardsley, Bates, Schimizzi, Tillman and Freudenheim, all of whom received varsity letters. The basketball review of the year would not be complete without a word of appreciation for the cheerleaders. When the home team is playing a losing game the task of the cheerleader is doubly hard. Yet, led by Rose Marie Luppino, the cheerleaders kept the school behind the team and are to be highly commended for their fine work and the spirit in which they did it. Due to transportation difficulties there will again be no Southern Counties League baseball this season. A team has been organized, however, and a limited independent schedule arranged. Due to a very rainy season no games have as yet been played. Though the team has not had the opportunity to show its power, it appears to have promise. With Richardson and Goodrich getting into form for mound duty and the development of a strong infield and outfield defense the prospects are bright. CHEER LEADERS: (’onli.-nn. Mu ratori. Luppino, Bartholomew, Mart ine. ORACLE 194 5 1945 76e Student Standard F | j xtra! Extra! Read all about it. The Student Standard is out and everyone is scurrying around trying to buy one. Members of the staff are going through the classrooms as newsboys. “Buy the latest copy! Read the latest news!” The school seems to be a mad-house for a few minutes and then everything is quiet. Everyone is reading his paper. This year ve have had many except:onal issues. Everyone has cooperated and worked together so well that many nc pages have been added. Each class has contributed its talented writers, not to mention the numerous artists who have come forth with so much to make the paper more interesting. A great deal of credit is due Folly Stevens, our faithful editor-in-chief. She has been the main-spring of our whole staff, rushing here and there for news, and her special feature, “Polly's Page has provided loads of fun and enjoyment for everyone. Many inspiring editorials have been written by our Associate Editors, Jean Hampton and Lola Burrell. They always seem to rise to the occasion with appropriate editorials about something interesting that has happened or should happen. Helen Hoercher is no exception with her special column, “The Wanderer and Priscilla Porter has made a great success of her fashion page. Not many will forget her clever work. Whoever carries on with these features next year will certainly have a high standard to live up to. Our efficient art editors, John Storch, Victor Del Rosso, Louise Willover, Priscilla Bishop and Angeline Schimizzi have been at work all year drawing the covers and illustrations for all the pages. They are all very clever and have added much to the paper. We shall miss some of this staff when they arc graduated this year. No paper is complete of course without a little humor and gossip. I hey both have flourished this year and everyone reads these columns with enthusiasm. Pat Suits and Pat Coolican have made a success with the gossip page and yet have kept it from being malicious. And Dean Mitchell, Bill Isley, and “Scoop” Beardsley have really gone to town on the Humor Page. It was clever, original, and—I can't think of another word adequate enough to describe it. Some members of the faculty have been very cooperative in furnishing interesting articles. We thank each one and especially Miss Turner for writing her special page, “The Cafeteria News. ' She has shown unfailing interest in the paper and in the school as a whole, helping us to choose meals and teaching us their value. Ever since the beginning of the paper three years ago, our principal, Mr. Hertenstein and our faculty adviser, Miss Viglione have shown great interest in the “Student Standard.” Mr. Hertenstein has had his own special page and in its columns have been many fine things. Both Mr. Hertenstein and Miss Viglione have unselfishly devoted their time and effort in helping us make our paper a success. Next year many members of our staff will be gone and we shall miss their loyalty and ability. We who are left and the new members who will be added will carry on the school paper as a worthwhile tradition. Let us hope that we shall be as successful in the future as we have been in the past. PAPER STAFF—Seated: Freudenheim. Possee. Coolican, Willover. Hoercher. Burrell. Stevens, Hampton, Porter. Bassett. O’Rourke. Petrosilla. Standing: Litteer, Howell. Swick, Smith, Arcangeli. .1. Specehio, George, Clawson, Isley, Suits. Beardsley. Bartholomew. Goodrich, Luppino, C. Specehio, Cooper. Roberts, Storch. ORACLE 1 9 4 5--------------------------------- 94 5 irauttcl ?4 acit 5 0 S 4c ((S Joseph Butterazzi, Army Raymond Cannon, Army Anthony Fazzary, Army John Hayes, Army LeRoy Hoagland, Army Frank Macri, Army Albert Rondinaro, Army Nelson Robert Soule, Navy Walter Wood, Navy John Davis, Navy Arthur Dilmore, Navy Joseph Fredo, Navy William Green, Navy Alvin Merrick, Navy k'ORTH, Army T I HIS is the Honor Roll of the Class of 45. Wrc take great pride in dedicating this page as a humble token of our admiration, friendship, and esteem to those boys who were a vital part of our rising class in 1941, and have since volunteered their aid to the important task of defending their country. Each one remains vibrant in our memories, a thought of united friendship as we all sought the guidance and teaching of our liberal education. Most of these boys have seen action on foreign lands and waters, and have bravely contributed their small part to the cessation of this great struggle. Their numbers will soon be increased, for new members of our class will be joining them soon. We must pride ourselves with the readiness in which these boys answered the call of their country, and we must also give thanks to Almighty God that their numbers have not been lessened by the toll of war. The buden of life has changed for these, our past schoolmates. They are no longer working to procure a simple education in a small school; they are fighting to preserve the right to gain that education in a free country. For this reason we remember them with pride and esteem. Although as a Class we know we shall never again be fully united with these honored members, we want to thank them for their association and friendship which they have afforded to us, their classmates, and we extend to them a wish for a safe and speedy return home.