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

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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.

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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.

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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!