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

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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!

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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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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.