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

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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.

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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!

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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.