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

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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

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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

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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