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

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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

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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

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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