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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1949 volume:

THE ORACLE 1949 “I am Sir Oracle, and when I ope my lips, let no dog bark.” PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF WATKINS GLEN HIGH SCHOOL THE ORACLE STAFF Editor-in-Chief................................Anne Cartmell Associate Editors: Charles Calhoun Carl Isley Joan Blanchard Evelyn Morgan Art Editor......................................Kay Martine Junior Editor............................Honey Jean Wasson Sophomore Editor.............................Marion Viglione Freshman Editor................................John Hoare Business Manager ------ Robert Paradiso Circulation Manager......................Joyce Ann Mickel Photography..................................Edward Cullen Faculty Advisor ----- Warren E. Hertenstein DecUcatio t Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast. To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak.” In heartfelt appreciation for his helpful advice and untiring assistance, so cheerfully given to make all our class projects a success, and for the lasting love of good music he has instilled in us, we proudly dedicate this yearbook to our class advisor, RAYMOND A. BAILEY BOARD OF EDUCATION Dr. A. H. Jackson, President Ruth Woodward Frank A. Cole Leona Everts John H. Bolton Vera John H. Hoare Harry J. Suits Harry A. Sebring Dominick E. Fraboni , Clerk Warren Hertenstein, Principal Northwestern University Evanston. 111. B.S., M.S. THE FACULTY (First Row) Julia Sployd Naomi Roberts Elizabeth Haughey Mildred Denson Roberta Simpson Justine Eisenhart Louise Stillman Ellen Parker (Third Row) Dominick Giambo John Rowles Raymond Bailey Andrew Tocimak Joseph Lemak Donald Harkness Elijah Henderson Francis Blake (Second Row) Mary Whiting Harriette Allen Lucy Viglione Dorothy Ledoux Dorothy Brown Marion Turner Teresa Morrin Marguerite Burnett A. C. Munson THE CLASSES THE SENIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President -Secretary -T reasurer -Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Class Advisor ... Carl Isley Joyce Mickel Anne Cartmell Venico Fraboni Robert Paradiso Raymond Bailey JOAN BLANCHARD — ‘ Only a woman’s hair.” Joan is the girl with the beautiful blond, naturally curly hair that draws so many envious sighs from the less fortunate of the fairer sex. Her enthusiasm for music is revealed in her record of four years in the band. She proved her ability to handle money as class treasurer during her Freshman and Sophomore years. Jo was a member of the Senior Library Club, as well as one of the associate editors for the Oracle. As Betty Shaddock in the Senior Play. Jo proved her great acting ability. Jo’s future is uncertain, but whatever she does, we're positive she will succeed for her pleasant manner wins many friends. CHARLES CALHOUN — Handsome is that handsome does. Chuck is that tall, good-looking Senior who has a way with women. Because of his executive ability, he was elected our Freshman president. He has been outstanding in basketball all of his high school years and during his Freshman and Sophomore years was a participant in the physical education demonstration. His Junior year he was a representative to Boy’s State. His portrayal of Jim Mahoney in the Senior Play was excellent. Chuck loves music and has been in the band for four years. He is going to R.B.I. and we are expecting him to follow in the footsteps of his dad. ANNE CARTMELL — Lady, wherefore talk you so” Anne, our valedictorian, did so well as Student Standard treasurer in her Junior Year that as a Senior she was elected class teasurer. Her friendliness and ability to get along with others took her to Girl's State and gained her the D.A.R. award. She was a cheerleader four years, has taken part in intramurals and played the French horn in the band. She was on the Oracle staff as a Freshman and served as editor of the Student Standard and Oracle her Senior year. She also was a member of the Library Club. Anne's portrayal of Tilly was well received. Anne will succeed. JOSEPHINE COMPESE — The grass stoops not. she treads on it so light. Sosephine. better known to all her classmates as Pee Wee. is that short Senior with the big, bright eyes. Pee Wee has always had a great interest in athletics and was a cheerleader for four years. She has taken part in intramurals, in the Physical Educa-toin Demonstrations and worked as a typist for the Student Standard. No one will forget her excellent portrayal of Ludie one of the triplets, in the Senior Play. Josephine hopes to attend Cortland and become a physical education teacher. With all her pep and vim. she'll make a dandy gym teacher. EDWARD CULLEN — He shall have a noble memory. Ld is that tall, easy-going fellow with the wavy hair. He has been most active in basketball, baseball and volleyball intramurals. Taking part in the Alumni Banquet. Election Day Dinner and Senior Ball proved Ed to be a valuable asset to the class. Ed capably filled the position of stage manager for the Senior Play. His many untiring efforts helped make the play a success. Being photography editor for our Oracle has kept Ed busy. Tdis plans for the future aren’t yet decided, but whatever he does you can be sure will be well done. 8 LEVI DAVIS — “Patience, and shuffle the cards.” Levi, with his curly blond hair, is known for his smile. During four years of high school Levi has been an active member of the Future Farmers of America. Because of interest in the organization and his willingness to work, he was elected vice-president his fourth year. He was on the high school baseball team during his Freshman and Sophomore years and was very helpful in putting on our Senior Play. Levi’s vocal renditions on the Senior trip proved very entertaining. Next year he is considering joining the army. RALPH DEAN — “I was born to other things. Ralph gained recognition early as the class poet, an honor he has held for four years. In his Freshman year he was interested in sports, and participated actively in class intramurals. As a Senior, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America and ioined in all its activities. The Senior Play found him busily letting in the crowds and selling tickets at the door. As a member of the Parish-Bcrry-Dean-Davis-George quintet, he will always be remembered for his flashy ties on the Senior trip. May the best of luck always be yours. Ralph. NANCY ELY — “Thou who hast the fatal gift of beauty.” Nancy, always looking for fun. is living proof that good things come in small packages. Her high school years have been busy ones, filled with band, chorus., cheerleading. Student Standard. intramurals and class projects. Our Junior year we hailed her as class treasurer and in her Senior year she was an active member of the Library Club. R.B.I. will claim Nancy next year, but we will not forget her. Wherever there is laughter and monkey business, you'll find “our Trudie. ONNOLEE FOOTE — “Friends who make salt sweet and blackness bright.” Onnolee. a true and serious member of the class, is a hard worker and always has an eye to the future. Her typing ability merited her a job on the staff of the Student Standard. The Mixed Chorus claimed her among its ranks her Junior year, and the Glee Club had her support both Junior and Senior years. She has helped out on many of our dances and was head usher for our Senior Play. Future plans arc already made, for she plans to mary “her soldier after graduation. Best wishes. Onnolee. 9 VENICO ERABONI — Get money; still get money, boy ! Venico is that tall Senior on whom our class had depended so many times for the numerous odd jobs that had to be done. Always he carried them out to the best of his ability, enjoying himself at the same time. To prove how much we trusted him. all the money collected for the Senior Play through ads was put in his care. His Junior year he was chosen to attend Boys' State. As a Senior he was busy with varsity football and the important job of class business manager. Venico plans to return as a P.G.; then go on to college. With his business-like ways. Venico will succeed. JACK GEORGE — To most people nothing is more troublesome than the effort of thinking. Jack, one of those fellows ready for fun. did get serious at times and joined in school activities. His Freshman year he played on the Jayvec basketball team and as a Senior he was an active member of the Future Farmers of America. He worked behind the scenes for the Senior Play, and had the task of making sure the curtains opened and closed at the proper time. Jack will always make his life interesting and cheerful as well as successful. Good luck to you. Jack. BARBARA GREEN — I'll try anything once. Whenever we needed any advertising or drawings, we immediately contacted Barbara, who produced beautiful, eye-catching posters. Several of her best drawings were exhibited in the Central Western New York Regional Exhibit where she received recognition. Barbara is also very clever at designing and has made herself some adorable clothes. She likes to sing and has helped out in the girls' chorus four years. In her Senior year, as a member of the Library Club, she was responsible for many of the attractive bulletin board arrangements. She has an interest in commercial designing and hopes to make it her vocation. Lots of luck. Barb. RUTH HUBER — The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet. Doctor Quiet and Doctor Merryman.” Although Ruth joined us late in our Junior year, she has made friends galore with her smiling face and ever-readiness to help in any class project. She has been singing in the girls' and mixed chorus for the past two years, and is remembered as she charged on the stage in the Senior Play and announced. I’m Mrs. Jobe Feeney, and I’m looking for my husband ! Ruth worked as a waitress foe Election Day Dinner. She has been a very active member in the Library Club as well as the Student Standard, and intramurals. Ruth plans to enter the Agricultural Department at Cornell. 10 - CARL ISLLY — Laugh? I thought I should’ve died ! Carl, our Senior Class President, was a fine choice for Boy’s State. He is an all-around fellow with leadership ability. His athletic skills were displayed in basketball, football, physical education demonstrations and intramurals. He worked on many committees including Prosh Field Day. Soph Hop. Sadie Hawkins Dance. Junior Prom. Flection Day Dinner and the Senior Ball. The Student Standard, the Oracle, and the band have profited by his talent. His portrayal in the leading role of “Grandad in the Senior Play will long be remembered. With such a fine record, Carl will always be successful. JOHN LOCKINGTON — “None but the brave deserve the fair.’’ John, better known as Loppy, is a very active, cheerful guy. Loppy’s athletic record includes three years of Jayvee basketball. one year of Varsity basketball and football. Loppy participated in the Physical Education Demonstration two years. He was chosen as a delegate to Boy’s State his Junior year. Our Senior Play couldn’t have been a success without his excellent depiction of Jack Norwood. Loppy plans to return for a postgraduate course and then is considering joining the U.S. Merchant Marines. May he have a very successful life. KAY MARTINE — “Such joy ambition finds.” Kay’s friendliness and good humor have won her many friends. She has been the backbone of the alto section in both the mixed and girls’ chorus, as well as the efficient secretary of the Library Club. Kay's school years have been occupied with many activities; chcerleading. the Oracle, class business manager for three years, and work on all class projects. Miss Abby Higgins and her quaint ways will never be forgotten, and neither will Kay. Good luck, always. RODERIC MATHEWS — “Nothing is so powerful as the mind.” Roderic. class salutatorian. has diversified interests, but his greatest love is music. He is famous for his piano solos, and is the talented accompanist for the boys’ and mixed choruses. The new bass clarinet for the band was handed over to Roderic. Mention the Senior Play and our first thoughts are of Roderic. keeping us amused behind the scenes and displaying his acting ability as the “wise detective. Roderic has made many friends and has proved himself an able worker in all projects. Next year, his plans include Clarkson College and a course in chemical engineering. We can’t forget you. Rod — the best of luck. 11 JOYCE MICKEL — “She wept, she blubbered, and she tore her ha.r.“ “Jercc,” our capable class secretary, has filled her high school years with many activities. She worked on the Student Standard and Oracle staffs. She sang in the chorus for three years and was a member of the Senior Library Club. Every ciass activity has found her busily working. Mrs. Laura Morton and all her troubles were very convincingly portrayed by our talented classmate. A true fr.end to all and always ready for fun. Joyce hopes to become a nurse. JAMES MILLER — “His worth is warrant for his welcome.” Jimmy has a quiet manner, but has left his mark in W.G. H.S. In his Freshman year sports heid his interest and he panic ipated in class intramurals. Since then his interests have been changed and var.cd. His Junior year he was a member of the Future Farmers of America. He assisted with the Senior Play and sold tickets at the door. Jimmy proved to be a very capable part in the necessary machinery to make our pla run smoothly. Plans for the future are uncertain, but the best of luck to you, Jimmy. EVELYN MORGAN — Logic docs well at school; and Reason answers every question right.” The one name always found near the top of the honor roll was that of our Evelyn. No honor roll was complete without it; but Evelyn has been active in other fields, too. She has participated in intramurals four years, typed for the Student Standard, and been a busy associate editor for the Oracle. All the necessary prompting for the Senior Play was done by Evelyn. She was a member of the Scn:or Library Club. Class committees, for the Alumni Banquet and Election Day Dinner, functioned properly with her assistance. Plans for the future are indefinite, but Evelyn will always be helping out successfully. MARGARE T' NOVAK — “Tis grievous parting with good company.” Margaret is a Senior with a quiet charm, fascinating all those who come in contact with her. Underneath her quietness, her classmates have found her to be a jovial individual and a true friend. Margaret contributed to the success of the Senior Play as an usher. She participated in intramural sports including basketball, baseball, volleyball and speedball. Margaret has no future plans, but success will accompany her. 12 ROBERT PARADISO — “I hate nobody; I am in thamy with the world.’’ A ready hello with a cheerful smile makes Bob one of the most popular members of our Senior Class. He has taken an act.ve part in sports, basketball in particular, helping to make the J.V.'s a success during his Freshman and Sophomore years. Because of popularity and interest in class activit.es. he has help the positions of class vice-president, president, and assistant bus.ness manager. Bob proved his dramatic ability as Kip in the Senior Play, was general manager of the sale of magazines, a member of the Library Club, the Associate Editor of the Student Standard, and a member of the Oracle staff. We all 1 now that wherever Bob goes and whatever he does will be a success. DAVID PARISH — I dare do all that may become a man. Dave, or Red. to his classmates is a very likeable guy. He is one of the quieter members during classes, but outside in the Crosley. he makes plenty of noise. He has a ready smile and is willing to make friends. Dave has been an active member of the Future Farmers of America. He also did the necessary job of collecting tickets at the Senior Play. Dave’s cheerfulness and 1 umor has increased sales immensely at Burdett’s Market Basket. Wherever Dave goes, good times follow. We know' that success and happiness will be assured throughout his life. MARGARET PETRIE — Let’s be red with mirth. Margaret is one who is always active. Her musical talents were demonstrated by participation in the band and membership in the Girls' Glee Club. She has exhibited her athletic interests cs a member of the paper staff. As a waitress at the Election Day Dinner and a helper with the Senior Play, she has been an able asset to the class. Always ready for a good laugh. Margaret hopes to get a job next year. Best of luck to you. Margaret. ELLEN RCBERTS — Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit. Ellen, a tall, friendly Senior has made a name for herself in 4-H work, as well as in class projects. She proved to be an expert waitress at the Alumni Banquet and very capably filled the position of an usher for the Senior Play. Her Freshman and Sophomore years found her taking part in intramurals, and her Senior year was filled with singing in the girls’ chorus, and typing for the Student Standard. Work comes first with Ellen, but she always finds time to enjoy her many friends and have a good time. She hopes to become a se.retary or stenographer. May success ever be hers. 13 SHIRLEY ROBERTSON — “The sight of you is good for sore eyes. A giggle and a friendly smile have made Shirley many friends in Watkins Glen High School. Her ability to wear clothes in good taste has labeled her. as one you can t long forget. She was a Jayvee cheerleader before she came here in her Sophomore year, and since then has been active in our school. Shirley likes to sing and has been an able asset to the girls’ chorus. She was an efficient waitress at the Election Day Dinner and an active member of the Library Culb. We know Shirley will always come out on top in any of her future undertakings. SETH SMITH — “Inflexible in faith, invincible in arms.” Seth, a blond, curly haired Senior, has an amiable disposition. He has been a member of the Euture Farmers of America for four years, serving as vice-president and president. In extracurricular activities he has shown an interest in sports, particu larly in gymnastics. He was a member of the varsity football team, sang in the boys’ and mixed choruses and was the prop manager for the Senior Play. Seth contributed to the Student Standard. He anticipates studying agriculture at Penn State. JUNE SPENCER — “Music’s golden tongue.” June is a neat-looking Senior with a ready smile for everyone; is a charming lass with a very pleasing soprano voice. She was a soloist in the girls' and mixed choruses and has been active in sports, taking part in the Physical Education Demonstrations and intramurals. The Election Day Dinner and Alumni Banquet proved she has talent as a waitress. As a member of the make-up committee. June helped our Senior Play to be a success. June plans to go in training as a nurse and with her go our best wishes for a happy and successful future. MARILYN VICKERS — “The two noblest things— which are. sweetness and light.” Marilyn, another short member of our class entered W.G. H.S. last year and has been very active in all class projects. She was elected co-captain of the Jayvee cheerleaders. Her musical interests centered about the Girls Glee Club. Mixed Chorus and the Band. Marilyn did a fine job at the Election Day Dinner and Alumni Banquet. As Judy, one of the triplets, she revealed excellent talent for acting. Marilyn is going to Fredonia to train for her future and we know it will be a happy one. 14 THE] CLASS ECHO In the fall of 45 a seemingly normal group of Freshmen entered W.G.H.S. for four wonderful years. Mr. Harkness was immediately chosen class advisor with a round of approval from all. So, with officers elected by the seventy-five classmates, a trip to Grotto was the first activity planned. It proved to be very successful, and skating became a favorite Friday evening pastime from then on. We worried about Freshman Field Day—the big event of our first year in high school— but all sailed smoothly, since the sun finally appeared and the ice kept the pop cold for everyone. The next year we entered the portals of the beautiful school building in Watkins Glen as Sophomores, and decided a celebration was in order. The celebration took the form of a picnic along the shores of Seneca Lake. After that the Soph Hop became the topic of conversation, and will go down in history as a very profitable and enjoyable affair. The first and foremost thought in everyone's mind, when we returned as Juniors in 1948. concerned our class ring. After months, which seemed like years, they finally arrived. Forty-two rings were ordered, but little did we realize how that number would dwindle before June graduation rolled around the following year. The Sadie Hawkins Dance, which had become a tradition, and the sale of Christmas wreaths came about the same time. The clean-up committee for the dance found it relatively simple to take the kick-apoo-joy juice from the floors after the dance, but removing the pitch from your hands after making wreaths was a different matter. The last two events of our Junior year occurred the same day. Commencement Day morning the girls appeared at the cafeteria to prepare the Alumni Banquet, and that evening they served it with the able assistance of the masculine members of the class. In the afternoon, despite the bugs and heat, the Junior carried the daisy chain for the graduating class. The delegates to Boys' and Girls’ States missed these events, but were adequately informed later on all that transpired. At last, the magical year. 1949. and we were Senior! We. the '49ers. combined a Get-Acquainted Dance with f reshman initiation to start our big year off with a bang. Next came the Election Day Dinner on November 2nd. The cafeteria and duties of respective people were well remembered from the Alumni Banquet, but Nancy. Marilyn, Ruth. June. Anne and Joyce never remembered laughing and crying so hard at the same time while trying to peel two bushels of onions. Venico. Ed. Chuck and Carl took over the deliveries, while the rest of us busily served the large, hungry crowd. It was quite a memorable evening, even though we did run out of roast beef. It seemed as if magazine sales would never equal the goal set by the class that first day. Nancy headed the blue team, and Anne led the white. Although Bobby, one of our most indus trious salesman with almost $200 to his credit, was on the blue team, the white team emerged victorious. The goal was not reached, but we were hopeful of earning enough money to take us to Washington. During Christmas vacation thoughts turned to the Senior Ball. Kay's 'Mistletoe Mood theme was charming. The music furnished by Dick Hamlin was wonderful. Consequently, the first half of our Senior year ended in fine spirits and everyone turned toward the last half with high hopes and singing hearts. February brought plans and tryouts for that long awaited event, our Senior Play. Grandad Steps Out. Three weeks of practice under the direction of Mrs. Roberts was great fun. and then the big night came! Evelyn, we thought, would save the day by her prompting, but luckily everyone in the cast was too nervous to forget their lines. The play was a tremendous success, and one that will be long remembered by everyone. Roderic had comparative peace afterwards— no triplets to shower him with glasses of water when he wasn't looking. With all of our class projects behind us. the time had arrived for the Senior trip. We boarded our bus at 1 :06 Thursday A M. for Washington. After a sleepless night, breakfast at the Hotel Gettysburgh perked us up for the tour of the battlefield. The guide was far more entertaining than his speech, but it was all part of our tour. Our next major stop was Baltimore, where we arrived in the pouring rain. Here we boarded the Old Bay Line ' to spend an exciting night on the Chescpeake Bay Mr. Hertenstein had the most fun. for he had company outside his window, although they didn't realize he was there, did you. Kay? Then came Washington! It was wonderful! The hotel rooms were perfect, complete with three locks on the door in case the house dick chased you. Days were spent on very interesting and educational tours. We didn't miss a place and saw everything from B to B. that is. burlesque to Botanical Gardens. Evenings, let us say. were spent, period. Pajama parties traveled from room to room until the upset elevator opeartors asked if we hadn't found the stairs yet. Imagine that! Some of us were even using ladders and fire escapes to go up and down to rooms! Wednesday came all too soon and no one wanted to leave. Tt was indeed a sorry-looking group that returned to Watkins late that evening, but two days later all were rested and looked normal once more. We were home, but memories of Washington were still clear in our minds. Only the threat of Regents and thoughts of graduation dispelled them for awhile. So the school year. 1949. has come to an end. as all good things must. No one wants to leave the security and friendship our school offers, but we are all looking forward to new experiences and horizons of the future. No obstacle can stand in our way, as we. the Class of 1949, leave W.G.H.S. forever. 15 1949 Senior Class THE CLASS First row: M. Shannon. Bassett. Bishop. Tecmley. Marcellino. DeNardo. Pollic. Dean. Second row: Hurlbut. Frost. Velman. Schoffner. Edgar. Wilcox. Vanderhoof. Morley. Third row: R. Shannon. Merrick. DeDominick. Fazzary. Discenza, Cartmell, Cullen. Fourth row: Herrick. Maxwell. Button. Gurnett. Chapman. Shires, Howell. Early in September we entered the doors, open to all who wish to learn.” knowing that we were no longer lowly Sophomores, but dignified, unapproachable Juniors. We ambitiously set out to make this year a profitable one. After a few weeks of school, we assembled in the study hall for class election. Following a very hot debate, Donald Cartmell was elected president, and Raymond Shannon, vice-president. Betty Bassett capably filled the office of secretary and Bill Ames took over the treasurer's position. Our business affairs were left to Bill Chapman and Pat Discenza. We gladly welcomed as our class advisor. Coach Lemak. Our first dance, the Sadie Hawkins Dance, went over with a bang! Thanks to all the little Daisy Maes and Little Abners. By this time Christmas was approaching and we knew what this meant— wreaths! Mr. LePre, one of the local florists, agreed to make them, so we immediately started our sales program. Finding out that we were such great salesmen (so we thought), we also decided to sell Christmas cards. Our treasury grew by leaps and bounds. 18 OF 19 5 0 First row: Eggersdorf. Coykendall. Frank. Oliver. Lanning. Davis. DeSarno. Berry. Sherrer. Second row: Bellows. Barber. Eldridge. Molteni. Jennings. Wasson. Gates. Burnett. Baker. Jones. Third row: Whiting. Mickel. Ames. Miller. Smith. Grics. Mr. Lemak. Fourth row: VanAlstine, Watkins. Welch. Hubbell. Roycoff, Weaver. Next, we started getting impatient about ordering class rings and after much arguing, about the rings we wanted, we at last made up our minds; most of us chosing the combination gold, while a few ordered the onyx. The orders were sent, and we waited impatiently for three months for there arrival. Our class is well represented in numerous organizations of the school. Many appeared in the Junior and Senior Bands, while others participated in the Debators’ Club. A few helped gather the news for the Student Standard. Athletics have been an important part of our school life. Donald Smith and Bill Shires, our stars, were among the many members of our class who helped make our teams click. Betty, Jeannette, Paula, and Norma were on the cheerleading squad. Our last social event was the Junior Prom, held May 27 with Dick Hamlin beating out the rythm. Our newly painted auditorium along with the gayly decorated gym helped to make this one of the best events of the year. To the Seniors who have reached the first landing of the stairway to success, 4nd to our class advisor, Coach Lemak. the Class of 1950 wishes to extend our hopes for all possible happiness and success in the years to come. 10 THE CLASS First row: Compese. S-.himizzi. Roccisar.o, Vltali. Butterazzi, Vickers, Ocborne. Fish. Second row: Porter. Meeks, Cooper. Symes. Murray, Bailey, Robbins. Howell. Bolten. Third row: Schuchardt. Hughey, DeSota. C. Green. Morehouse. Goodine. Foote. Fourth row: Marciniak. Riley. Cole. LaRue. Dart. Scanlon. Potter. Fifth row: Maine. Freeman. Stephano. Fazzary. Specchio. Fields. D. Green. The Class of '51 entered these halls of learning in September. 1948, not as timid Frosh, but as real true Sophomores. Gone was the frightened rabbity atmosphere that had developed the year before. They strutted down those venerable halls of learning with no concern for man or beast, least of all the incoming Freshmen. As Sophomores the Class came into its own in the Fall of '48. No doubt it may be truly said that this class had more brains than any other group. The only place big enough to hold the annual election was the cafeteria. So. on Election Day everyone noisily marched down to nominate his own particular favorite for office. Out of the fray the candidates emerging victorious were Gus Beligotti, President: second in command. Katherine Schimizzi; Treasurer. Tom Rondinaro; Secretary. Jane Vickers: Business Manager, Joe Del-Rosso: Assistant Business Manager, Bud Potter. Mr. Henderson was welcomed back as Advisor for another year of trying, rather vainly at times, to keep track of his lively bunch of cherubs. We have already said that this was an unusual group. We now attempt to show this by the fact that they held not one dance during the year, but two! The first of these, the Nautical Hop. took place on October 19, 1948. It was made posritle by hard work on the part of many people. The theme, a ship, was carried out in the advertising by Jane Herr, while Marion Viglione applied a nautical motif to the gym. Tom Rondinaro found that the Lone Pine Ramblers would play for round and square dances. Janet Bailey and her committee sold pop and candy in the lobby. Bud Potter had the tickets printed and wormed his way out of everyone's good graces by pestering until he’d sold some. The Class didn't make a mint of money on the dance, but we had a good time doing it. The gay Sophs frolicked through the winter and as winter decided to turn into Spring, Sophs decided to turn, not to thoughts of love, (some, of course, 20 OF 1951 First row: Fell. Crandal. Clark. Dunn. K. Hamas. Miller. McKee. Sgrecci. Second row: Denmark. Carnahan. Viglione. Strong. Grimes. Caward. Wilkinson. Rapalee. Third row: Allen. Berry. Dean. Sch.mizzi, Storch, Welch. O'Rourke. Fields. DelRosso. Fourth row: Evans. Specchio. Bauman. Tinker. Button. Lawrence. Mathews. Fifth row: Canfield. Eldridge. Rondinaro, Belligotti. Franzese. Smyder. Hamas, Mr. Henderson. did that) but to thoughts of another dance. Because the time was appropriate, the unanimous choice turned out to be a Mardi Gras, with decorations by Nancy Inman: publicity. Dick Lawrence. Janet Bailey: tickets. Joe DelRosso: refreshments, Lynda Grimes. Jane Vickers chose Curt Bennet's orchestra from Elmira to play for us. The wonderful dance transpired on March 18, 1949. There was still no noticeable bulge in the sock, and as Juniors the motto will most likely be try, try again.” The Class, still skipping through life and evading school work, nevertheless took time out for extra-curricular activities such as sports and music. Several won letters in football, basketball and baseball. There were many others, however, plugging on Junior Varsity and Second String. The cogs of intramurals, both girls and boys, were oiled by the spirit of the Sophomore class. The Glee Club, mixed chorus and boys' chorus, were enriched by the voices of many Sophomores. Numerous members played in the band, which wouldn't have been the same without them. Jane Herr and Marion Viglione represented the Class on the Student Standard. Sometimes they had to make up things, but nearly always there was a column in the paper. The Debating Club which was started this year was made up mainly of Sophomores. We will all miss Mr. Henderson’s jovial face next year and wish him luck in whatever he does. Our same good wishes go out to all the members of the Class of ’49, as they leave these portals forever. 21 THE CLASS 1st row: Minichiello. Tunicliff. Fillipctti. Tomassi. Carmen. Krivanek. Ballmoos. Mondalto. Woodward. Banfield. Clawson. 2nd row: Specchio. Emmons. Hulse. Lewis. Yaw. Welch. Wickham. Love. Adams. Richards. Miller, rd row: Miss Ledoux. Koontz. Robbins. Bond. Boyce, Foote. Hawes. Robinson. Foster. Ferrell. Moore. 4th row: Robertson. DuBuis, Bartholomew. Bedicnt. Williams. Webster. Salvatore. Gillette. Dean. 5th row: Perry. LaRue, Adams. Oliver. Clark. Millen. Symcs. Berry. On September 3rd a new and much confused Freshman Class entered the halls of W.G.H.S. After getting situated on the third floor, we became friendly and began to get acquainted with our teachers. Due to the size of the class the election was held in the auditorium, where we nicely filled one section. The tabulation of votes showed for President. Larry Fields; Vice-President. Bill Ryan: Secretary, Nancy Love: Treasurer. Delivan Gates: Business Manager. John Hoare: Assistant Business Manager. Roger Herrick: and Class Advisor, Miss Dorothy Ledoux. When thinking of the night of October 29. 1948. some of us can vividly remember being initiated by the Senors. The Freshmen who desired to be initiated were admitted free. The boys, wearng earrings and mismatched shoes, and the girls with flopping hair and aprons, laughed at and with each other as the party began. A trail was held at which most of us were tried and found guilty as charged. Delbert Edkin and Marjorie Swarthout were crowned King and Queen with dunce caps. The Junior and Senior bands have taken in many Freshmen. Even more of the talented ones have become members of the glee club and mixed chorus. November 5th proved to be a big night in the minds of the Frosh, for, it was the first class activity enjoyed by them. We went to Grotto—some skating up-right, other . . ., anyway it was fun. In the spotlight of sports, a goodly number of Freshmen played on the Jayvees. We are hoping they will continue and bring us great honor during our 22 OF 19 5 2 1st row: Lanning. Tinker. Austin. Fish. Tyler. M. Pike. Saraceni. Burnett. Personius. 2nd row: Kendall. Davis, J. Pike. Densmore. Canfield. Swarthout. Bachand. Switzer. Rarrick. Arc-angeli. 3rd row: Roberts. C. Brown. DcSarno. F.dkin. Kelly. Grover. Keith Smithy Mosher. 1 aughlin. Radka. Field. Hoare. Ken Smith. Tallarido. Lawrence. Hansen. Sullivan. 5th row: Ryan, Gates, Herrick. Viglione. Bassett. Spencer. Lodge, Merrill. D. Brown. high school days. Intramurals proved to be popular with all the Freshmen, both boys and girls. On the Student Standard staff were Mary Jane Wickham and John Hoare. who kept the school well posted on the doings and activities of the class. As winter began to wane, we became dance minded. After much deliberation some one came up with the idea of a Shmoo Hop. Then work was begun and for weeks on end. we saw nothing but Shmoos—standing, sitting, sleeping and clowning. The Glen Studentaires were engaged and everything was in full swing. The afternoon before the dance everyone flicked to the gym to help and watch. This dance on March 4th was a financial and social success. As the year draws to a close we are anticipating our last big class event, Freshman Field Day. topped off by the Freshman dance. All the Freshmen wish to thank Miss Ledoux. who as class advisor, has ehlped and guided our class through its first year in high school. We are very grateful to her. In our advance from Froshtration to “Sophmorization’' we wish to express our appreciation to all teachers who have helped smooth the bumps and kept us on the right track. Each and every Freshman extends to all the Seniors congratulations and best wishes. 23 CLASS OF ’53 CLASS OF ’54 24 A C T I V I T I E S nrm FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Watkins Glen Penn Yan 19 7 Painted Post 27 0 Horseheads 0 26 Bath 19 7 Southside. J.V.'s 0 19 Academy, J.V.’s 0 18 BASKETBALL Ovid 43 52 Horseheads 41 44 Penn Yan 45 47 Waverly 60 43 Bath 41 4o Newark Valley 49 58 Owego 52 28 Bath 36 20 Elmira Heights 75 52 Dundee 65 77 Horseheads 46 56 Waverly 68 49 Newark Valley 64 75 Penn Yan 51 58 Dundee 45 64 Elmira Heights 67 62 BASEBALL Corning F. A. 1 5 Penn Yan 5 1 Corning N. S. 4 5 Horseheads 3 9 Penn Yan 19 9 Corning N. S. 6 9 Corning F. A. 5 9 Horseheads 1 2 Elmira Heights 0 6 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS 26 BASKETBALL J. V. CHEERLEADERS BASEBALL 27 GLEE CLUB MIXED CHORUS BOYS’ CHORUS SENIOR BAND JUNIOR BAND LIBRARY CLUB 29 F. F. A. JUNIOR LIBRARY CLUB STUDENT STANDARD DEBATING CLUB NAME: BLANCHARD CALHOUN CARTMELL COMPESE CULLEN DAVIS DEAN ELY FOOTE FRABONI GEORGE GREEN HUBER ISLEY LOCKINGTON MARTINE MATHEWS MICKEL MILLER MORGAN NOVAK PARADISO PARISH PETRIE ROBERTS ROBERTSON SMITH SPENCER VICKERS IS LIKES BEST ALWAYS SEEN Best Suited for lovely clothes dreaming model debonair music with girls band director unmentionable eating fooling around Willard Pee Wee Fazzary brothers bouncing around gym teacher dependable skating in June's room stage manager easy-going calling room 741 (hie!) clown quiet writing poetry following boys ticket taker mischievous Jim making eyes Gary friendly a certain soldier blushing housewife changeable that folding stuff flirting ind’trial mang’ment carefree driving around taking it easy selling ties clever boys at Grotto an artist vivacious her animals having fun Cornell rare variety stealing the show Grandad a right guy trips chasing ? Janie always beaming art work with Vic drum majorette entertaining the piano in a daze detective scintillating shrimp cocktail late secretary retiring fooling with boys but not heard a silent partner a farmerette Allen studying college a good sport ball games in a nice mood home maker genial talking hustling president of U. S. fun his car driving grocery clerk nifty giggling with Johnny a friend likable excitement hurrying 4-H leader charming traveling on a date a man Charles Atlas II wolfing cruising around wrriter cheerful singing looking sharp Ed sweet a good time with Donny lawyer 32