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

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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!

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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 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.