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

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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 -

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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

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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