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

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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!

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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.

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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!