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

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1950 volume:

THE ORACLE 19 5 0 “In me all human knowledge dwells, The Oracle of Oracles, Past, present, future, 1 reveal” PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF WATKINS GLEN HIGH SCHOOL THE ORACLE STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Associate Editors: June Burnett Donald Cartmell Anita Frank Jeannette Jones Chester Welch William Whiting Junior Editor -Sophomore Editor -Freshman Editor ... Music Editor .... Sports Editor .... Business Manager ... Circulation Manager Ass't Circulation Manager Photography Editor Faculty Advisor ... Nancy Bishop Jane Vickers Samuel Bartholomew Lela Scaptura Betty Bassett Daniel Gurnett Marlene Gates Irene Teemley Rita Baker George Miller Joseph J. Lemak DecUc ztia t Thou wert my guide, philospher. and friend.” For his tireless work and unceasing efforts on our behalf. For his cheerful philosophy and encouragement at discouraging times, and. above all. for being our sincere and faithful friend. We. the Class of 1950. dedicate this Yearbook to our Class Advisor JOSEPH J. LEMAK BOARD OF EDUCATION Ruth Woodward Frank A. Cole Leona Everts John H. Bolton Dr. Arthur H. Jackson. President John H. Hoare Dr. T. J. Love Harry A. Sebring Dominick E. Fraboni Vera Ely Warren Hertenstein, Principal Northwestern University Evanston. 111. B.S., M.S. A. C. Munson. Vice-Principal State Teachers College Albany. N. Y. B.S. THE FACULTY Sitting: Denson. Brown. Morrin. Burnett. Allen. Gillette. Stillman. Flaxington, Parker. Sployd. Whiting. Haughey. Standing: Giambo. Rowles. Bailey, Blake. Warner. Steege. Harkness. Munson, Lemak, Ward. Viglione. THE SENIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS Class Advisor President - - - Donald Cartmell Vice-President - - Nancy Bishop Business Manager Joseph J. Lemak Secretary - Anita Frank T reasurer - - - - Betty Bassett Irene Teem ley RITA BAKER If a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her.’’ Look of innocence— Don Pierce— Oh. for heaven's sake —sweet and lovely—Is TV the attraction? Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 1 Debating Club 2 Student Standard 4 Oracle Staff 4 Library Club 4 Photography Club 4 Election Day Dinner BETTY BASSETT Hey. you kids, shut up!” — musician par excellance— Lucille —a trim little number— ambitious—coquette. Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Secretary 2. 3 Treasurer 3. 4 Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Girls State Representative Student Standard 1. 2. 3 Senior Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Debating Club 2 Oracle Staff 4 Election Day Dinner Honor Student 6 FLORENCE BELLOWS 'Every girl should be married'' Engaged— whimsical— modest Walt — baby brown eyes — ‘ Let’s go for a walk''—has her own ideas. Intramurals 2. 3. 4 Student Standard 3 Library Club 3 NANCY BISHOP “No limits but the sky — • Bish —Webster's rival—stylish hair do—life of the party— “Shawh ?! —our editor— will go places — Chef's Vice-President 4 Library Club. President 4 Student Standard 1. 2. 3. 4 D.A.R. Citizenship Award 4 Glee Club 1. 2. V 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Debating Club 2. 4 Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Editor-in-Chief Oracle Staff 4 Senior Play Committee Election Day Dinner GEORGE BUTTON “To blow and swallow at the same moment is not easy “How you doin' there, kid? —Snazzy Buick— Profits from prints — “Let 'er eat —plaid hat— “Where’s the party? Intramurals 1.2.3 Boys State Representative Senior Play Committee WILLIAM CHAPMAN “In delay there lies no plenty. So kiss me. sweeet and twenty! Bill— Gurnett's other half — Mrs. Allen's English joy—man about town— Hi fella —sharp dresser — “Johnny Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Secretary 1 Business Manager 3 Boys State Representative Senior Band 1. 2.3,4 Aviation Club 4 Senior Play “Johnny Election Day Dinner DORIS BERRY ’Tis not the whole of life to live? Speedy — that dizzy blond—gets around— shall we skip seventh period? —Tony’s friend (the cop. i.e.)—What a laugh! Intramurals 1. 2. 3, 4 Library Club 4 Election Day Dinner JUNE BURNETT ' 1 have no other but a woman's reason —Burnett from Burden beautiful hair—full of ginger— CH-5—1930's whiz kid— I just know I didn't pass that test ! Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4 President 1 President I: Treasurer 2 Student Standard 2. 3. 4 Oracle 1.4: Debating Club 2 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Senior Play ‘Committee Election Day Dinner Valedictorian DONALD CARTMELL He that hath no beard is less than a man —Don— All I had was ginger ale” — perpetual blush— Tcasle’—our president I'll bring the hot chocolate. President 3. 4 Senior Play Teasle Boys State Representative Intramurals 1. 2. 3.4 Election Day Dinner Boys Chorus 2. 3: Mixed 2.3.4 Senior Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Debating Club 2. 3: Vice-P. 4 ERMA LOU COYKENDALL Forever dear, forever kind. My friend Erma—always agreeable— Come on. kids, let’s do something — studious — famous for her oral topics—natur ally graceful. Senior Play Committee Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 Election Day Dinner 7 CHARLES CULLEN LAVERNE CROUT ‘Turn on the lights, I don't want to go home in the dark.’’ “Chris”— short and snappy— energetic — “I wasn't doin’ nothin' ”— Sonny”— Hotrod Happy's rival. Intramurals 1. 2. 3 F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Election Day Dinner BETTY LOU DEAN Love comforteth. like sunshine after rain.”—Another Burdetter Bunky— trim— fuil of pep— easy going — dark n dashing. Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Election Day Dinner RACHAEL DE SARNO She's beautiful and therefore to be wooed.”—Poised— time will tell”—dimples— luxurient hair — changeaole — sparkling personality. Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior Play Committee Library Club 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Election Day Dinner AUDREY EDGER “An agreeable companion on a trip is as good as a well-told joke. Sunny disposition—I’m here. Mr. Ward”—Mrs. Miller’s little helper— “Hey kid. wait a minute”—likes a good time. Glee Club 2. 3 Cafeteria 3. 4 Intramurals 4 For goodness sake, consider what you do!”—Our soda-jerk loose jointed — G. Whitford Mundorf — But. Prof?!” — math whiz — “Gee. I didn't know it was the house dick!” Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Business Manager 2 Senior Play. “Mundorf” Photography Club 4 Library Club 3 Election Day Dinner MARY De NARDO Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late.”—“I'm confused—small, but very noticeable—“ wanna raise a fam ily”—cute shape— “toodle-oo” Library Club 3. 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4 Student Standard 3. 4 Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Election Day Dinner PERRY DISCENZA Live fast, die young, and have a good looking corpse.”— Pat” neat dresser—mayor—“Oh. Pat not again!” (compliments Mrs. Allen) — Shall I take my confederate flag in the capitol?”— I'm gonna jump!” Ass t Business Manager 3 Football 3. 4 Intramurals 1. 2. 3 Senior Play Committee BERNICE EGGERSDORF “Age cannot wither her. nor custom stale her infinite variety” Berry — drugstore cowgirl— really witty— Come on. let’s hurry up!”—spry and cheery— noted for her horse lectures. Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4 Senior Play Com.—Class of ’49 Election Day Dinner 8 SIGNA EGGERSDORF A still, small voice.”—Active in sports — vim n vigor — go away”—industrious little worker — pert n pretty. Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Election Day Dinner ANITA FRANK “She that was ever fair and never proud had tongue at will, and yet was never loud.” — “Tuttie”—Bob from Tennessee short and dark—cute figure— seemingly quiet, but. oh brother! one of the three musketeers. Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Library Club 3. 4 Class Secretary 4 Oracle Staff 4 Election Day Dinner JEANNE FROST “Sing away sorrow, cast away care.” — mind your own — “listen, you kids”—'Aunt Mat' full of impersonations— beautiful complexion — everybody loves 'er. Library Club 3. 4 Debating Club 2 Senior Band 1. 2. 3,4 Student Standard 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Intramurals 2. 3 Election Day Dinner DANIEL GURNETT Work is the least of my ideas” Chapman's other half—“Tom” debonair—loves 'em and leaves ’em— rebel— quick witted — All she wrote was Dear John” Football Manager 1 Football 2. 3. 4 Basketball 2. 3, 4 Baseball 2 Boys State Representative Senior Plav. Tom” Intramurals 1. 3. 4 Oracle Staff 4 Election Day Dinner MICHAEL FAZZARY Rest first, then work. “Mike” A right guy—“The Yankees'll win! ”—better late than never cute grin—slick n sleek— “Crow.” Intramurals 1. 2. 4 Football 3 Basketball 3. 4 Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior Play Committee JOHN FRANK JR. “O this learning, what a thing it is!”— Johnnie”—gay blade “Pete”—the model of Frank's Clothes Shop— Aw-w, come on now!” — tall, dark and handsome. Vice-Pres.. Class of '49 2 Senior Band 1. 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4 MARLENE GATES “I can resist everything but temptation.” — '50's force — “Have you heard about my operation ? ’ ’—vivacious—‘ ‘ Helen' ’ an open window, a mass of yellow fluff and “Yoo Hoo! Senior Band 1, 2. 3,4 Election Day Dinner Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 Library Club 4 Oracle Staff 4 Senior Play. Helen” High Magazine Salesman JAMES HOWELL “Believe one who has tried it!” “Jimmy” — mischievous — a man of few words, but many deeds— daredevil— shy 'n sly. Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 Aviation Club 4 Baseball 1. 2 Library Club 4 Debating Club 2 9 HART HUBBELL ANN HURLBUT “I am the very pink of cour tesy”— our gentleman— good sport — Are you waiting for me —blushes at the car—easy going. F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior Play Committee Aviation Club 4 Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare. —Marilyn's buddy Floyd — Sweet smile for all— personality plus— Oh. golly” Our athletic lass. Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Library Club 4 Photography Club 4 Glee Club 4 Senior Play Committee Election Day Dinner MARTHA JENNINGS A good heart is better than all the heads in the world”—Mart Let s have a square dance” — Erma's pal — hidden charm — pretty eyes — fun to be with. Election Day Dinner JANE LANNING Frailty, thy name is woman Big brown eyes—engaged—diligent—another Burden gal—98 pounds—future FBI agent. Senior Play Committee Library Club 4 Student Standard 4 Glee Club f. 2 Election Day Dinner SHIRLEY MATHEWS Her check like the rose is” — Shirl”—nurse in the making— drives a black Buick — sweet smile—all that and intelligence too! Intramurals 1. 2. 3 Glee Club 2. 3. 4 JEANNETTE JONES Variety is the spice of life”— Harriet '— Oh. Bill(s) !”— what a driver! (what a driver?) enthusiasm plus — the reason they invented the whistle — Bunny. Senior Play. Harriet Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Cheerleader 2. 3. 4 Debating Club 2 Election Day Dinner Oracle Staff 4 HELEN MARCELLINO Charm strikes the sight, but merit wins tHe soul”—H-hcav-enly black hair — E-eager to please—L-loves Iffc—E-cnhus iastic—N-nice to know. Election Day Dinner Library Club 3. 4 Student Standard 3. 4 Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior Play Committee PAUL MERRICK He was not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block itself”— Buck”— nautical and nice—always a friendly hello” tall and lanky—happy go lucky Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2 GEORGE MILLER 'He hath eaten me out of house and home —talkative—physicist — unlimited capacity — Thompson s handy man— Quelle heure est-il? — I m not going to shave until - - ? Debating Club 2. 3 Student Standard 3. 4 Football 3 Basketball 2. 3: Mgr. 3 Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Oracle Staff 4 Vice Pres. 1 : President 2 Boys State Representative Photography Club 4. President Property of Schuyler County Historical Society Montour Falls, N. V. 14865 BETTY MOLTENI The smile that won’t come off B beautifully sunny— E-enjoys giving oral topics— T-Tireless effort—T-terrific time in Washington—Y-youthful pep. Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 THELMA MORLEY Silence is more musical than any song’’—Thrifty—E-ener-getic— L-loves to laugh— M-morc fun— A-amlablc disposition. Senior Play Committee Election Day Dinner BETTY SCHOFFNER Two heads are better than one”— Engaged—Louie— our waitress—bouncy walk— Oh. what a picture! Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Debating Club 2 Senior Play Committee RAYMOND SHANNON The glory of a firm, capacious mind —Ray— quiet but game limitless intellect—serene disposition— Chester can read it if it's in Welsh.” Intramurals 3. 4 Vice-President 3 Salutatorian IRENE PACHAI But I love him best of all!” Neat n sweet— Fry —nice— makings of a model— smiling shy—a new arrival but already well liked. Election Day Dinner MARY JANE SHANNON It would talk—Lord, how it talked!” — Loppy — chic — I’m hungry” — full of the devil — unruffled attitude — Elizabeth — Do you think my orchid will wilt?” Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4 Debating Club 2 Library Club 4 Senior Play. ' Elizabeth” Mixed Chorus 2. 3 Glee Club 1. 2. 3 Senior Band 1. 2. 3 Election Day Dinner DONALD SMITH Man s best possesson is a sym-pathic wife — Smitty”— Our star — artist — curly hair — always seen at Vickers— Oh. so nice. huh. Marilyn? Boys Chorus 2. 3 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Boys State Representative Scholastic Art Award 4 High scorer. League Basketball All-star Basketball team 3. 4 Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball 1.2, 3,4 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 11 IRENE TEEMLEY “I shall be as merry as the day is long.”—Giggles— has anybody got any gum?”—“Mrs. Martin”—'That's not Roland, that's Pete!” — But Joseph!” Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Girls State Representative Library Club 4 Business Manager 4 Senior Play. Mrs. Martin” Oracle Staff 4 Student Standard 4 Debating Club 2 Election Day Dinner MARILYN UPDYKE The only way to have a friend is to be one.”— Lynn”— always smiling — everybody’s buddy— That's a good question!”— confusingly witty — Maybe I can get the car.” Library Club 3. 4 Glee Club 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Student Standard 4 Debating Club 4 Photography Club 4 Intramurals 3. 4 Election Day Dinner LUELLA VANDERHOEF Those of few words are the best.” — shy smile—farmerette loves square dancing— big dark eyes— Signa's pal — short. Band 2 Glee Club 4 Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee RICHARD WATKINS Handsome is that handsome does.” — Dick — class clown Kay — the hat off all hats—”1 was real good on the trip, wasn't I?”—Johnson, the perfect butler—good for some fun. Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior Play. Johnson” F.F.A. 2. 3. 4 Flection Day Dinner MARJORIE ULLMAN Sweet and fair, she seems to be.” — Margie”—day-dreamer — a cheery hi-ya” — refreshing personality — trim n tidy. Flection Day Dinner Senior Play Committee GERALD VAN ALSTINE All his faults are such that one loves him but the better for them.” This is more fun than a barrel of monkeys” — farmer tall n handosrr.e— the reason why girls buy gas at Klopcll’s If I knew you were a coming I da baked a cake!” Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4 F.F.A Vice-President 3 HONEY JEAN WASSON A sweet, attractive kind of grace”—Jean— hope I'm not in the linen closet” — hard to know, but hard to forget — Mr. Munson’s pet tease —win some smile. Library Club 4 Senior Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Oracle Staff 2. 5 Senior Play Committee Intramurals 1. 2 Election Day Dinner Honor Student RONALD WEAVER A man of structure and firm abstinence.” — garage man — Smalley’s apprentice — Let someone else do the talking”— drives an Olds — Ronnie.” Intramurais 1. 2. 3 Senior Play Committee F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Election Day Dinner 12 CAMELLIA WEBSTER CHESTER WELCH Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low: an excellent thing in a woman. ' — Webbie —lovely hair — fragile features—amicable—easy to know and easy to like. Intramtirals 2. 3. 4 Glee Club 3 Election Day Dinner WILLIAM WHITING This fellow is wise enough to play the fool.' — Bill — let's get done ' — Mr. Martin ' — quality as well as quantity — well rounde3 personality — original. Student Standard 3. Ed. 4 Debating Club 2. Pres. 3. 4 Senior Play. Mr. Martin” Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Oracle Staff 4 Ejection Day Dinner And we meet, with champagne and a chicken, at last — Chick Chick — hey. you kids, get out-ta my truck!”— our end-man — Ford's out front — future 4-H'er. F.F.A. 4 Oracle Staff 4 Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 CHRISTINE WILCOX Anyone might have found him but his whisper came to me. Laverne — always ready for fun —happiest in Sonny's car—easy going — Chris. Intramurals 3 Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Senior Play Committee Election Day Dinner CLASS HISTORY Thirteen years ago—was it that long?—a group of four and five year olds enrolled in Miss Abbot's first kindergarten. Now we can express sympathy for her in having for her very first pupils, a group such as we must have been (and still are). We can also thank her profoundly for giving us our first push toward higher education. A year passed and this group entered the first grade, there being joined by those individuals of such remarkable intellect that they found it unnecessary to attend kindergarten. First, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth grades passed quickly with few remarkable events beyond fights at recess, bird hikes, juvenile love affairs, dire calamities and unsurpassable joys. Ah. youth - - ! When 1945 appeared on the agenda, our class had its first taste of passing to classes. My. how that made the time fly at first — remember? Then eighth grade, and the passing was old stuff. What a difference being Senior High School students made! Why, we grew up overnight when we became the first class ever to be initiated by the Seniors. With Miss Denson as advisor and one of our newly arrived Burdetters, June Burnett, as president, the Class of '50 accomplished things! Our treasury grew rapidly that year, but, regrettable to say, decreased just as rapidly the next year. We couldn't help it if we aimed our sights too high and hired a $155 orchestra for our Sophomore Hop. Mr. Rowles and George Miller ably assisted us that year and it wasn't a total failure! After all, we were earning more all the time, weren’t we? (or weren't we!) 13 “Super Salesmanship” was the theme of our Junior Year. Tickets, wreaths, pins, tickets — whew! Then our rings! Was it possible we were Juniors arguing the merits of combination gold over plain gold or black onyx over both?! That year we got our heart s desire. Mr. J. J. Lemak for class advisor, and elected our rosy-cheeked Donald Cartmell as president. That year our Sadie Hawkins Dance and Junior Prom amply made up for our previous year's deficiency in funds. Was that the Fall of 1949 looming up on the horizon? Yes. it was. and the Class of '50 again entered the doors open “to all who wish to learn” (and also to those who don’t) to finally reign supreme in W.G.H.S. It was an un-forgetable year as we look back on it now. Our two leaders of the previous year returned to their former stations and resumed their robes of office. Revenge at last! Freshman Initiation Day dawned bright, for the Seniors, but rather cloudy for the humble demeanor, but rebellious in spirit. Class of '54. It was a day of good fun and was topped off by a Freshman dance that night. The election day dinner furnished another outlet for the energy of the over zealous Seniors. Although we made a great deal from this project, the most memorable part of the evening was the dish washing afterwards. Did we finally finish those stacks and stacks!? Magazine sales came and went with Marlene Gates leading the Blue team to victory with the grand total of $165 worth of subscriptions. June Burnett suffered the headaches of the affair by being General Manager, while Irene Teemley managed the funds of the Red team and Nancy Bishop did the same for the Blue. Hardly had the repercussions from the sales faded away, than the Senior Ball was upon us. There we were, selling again! Our efforts reaped a bounteous harvest, however, and the dance resulted in being the biggest success of our entire high school career. It was remarkable how well our Senior Play turned out after the looks of the final rehearsals. The cast of twelve proved its merit on the 3 1st of March, however, when “Nothing but the Truth.” under the direction of Mrs. Roberts, was presented by the Class of '50. Those rehearsals were priceless and far more memorable to those who attended than even the big night itself. We’ll never forget. But, Joseph - - !” (what a scatterbrain our own Irene made!) The remarkable ad-libbing of Bill Whiting when Bill Chapman couldn't find his chauffeur's cap and came in late. Oh! what a play! what a cast! what a Class! Guess what came next! Date: April 20: destination: Washington, D.C.: Purpose: A heck of a good time! Just to name a few things we'll never forget: Only 22 miles to Gettysburg — Williamsburg and our slight delay — Old Bay Line (what large staterooms) — Hamilton Hotel (jolly! eight house dicks) — Lotus Coub. 400 Club, innumerable movies — All those marvelous room parties (718. 315. 508) — The tours and Arlington National Cemetery — Are there any boys in here?” (room 840?) — The Sailors, Soldiers and Honor Guards — Just everything! We never knew it would be that marvelous! Mr. Hertenstein and Mr. and Mrs. Lemak were wanderful to put up with our squirt guns, noise and general unruliness. Now June, and we've come to the parting of the ways, but, although we are leaving W.G.H.S.. we’ve shared too many experiences here for us ever to forget it. It's the end of one phase of the life of the Class of 1950. but just the beginning of a bigger and better life for these 55 graduating students. 14 Standing: Joe Pierce, Jeannette Jones. Camellia Webster. Audrey Edger, Shirley Mathews, Luella Vanderhoef. Martha Jennings. Marilyn Updyke, Norma Kress, Jeanne Frost, Nancy Bishop. June Burnett. Betty Bassett. Mickey Barber. Prof. Hertenstein. Coach Lemak. Mrs. Lemak. Helen Marcellino. Doris Berry. Rachael DeSarno, Anita Frank. Thelma Morlcy, Jean Wasson. Janie Shannon. Mary DeNardo. Irene Teemley. Marlene Gates, Bill Robbins. Kneeling: Betty Molteni. Erma Coykendall. Ann Hurlbut. Bill Chapman. Pat Discenza, Dan Gunett, Mike Fazzary. Bill Shires. George Button. Hart Hubble. Irene Pachai. Betty Dean. Marjorie Ullman. Christine Wilcox. Betty Schoffner. Sitting: Chester Welch. Gerald VanAlstine. Stuart Canfield. Raymond Shannon. George Miller. Sam Gries. Americo DeDominick. Richard Watkins. Don Cartmell. Jim Howell. Ronald Weaver. Fry Herrick. Bill Whiting. Laverne Crout. Paul Merrick. Jack Lockington. Charles Cullen. THE CLASS 1 st row: 2nd row: 3rd row: 4th row: 5th row: Murphy. Roccisano. Compose. Robbins. Inman. Herr. Cooper. Carnahan. Vickers. Dean. Fish. Butterazzi. Lewis. Vitali. Grimes. Schmizzi. Strong. Symes, Murray. Bailey, K. Ha mass. Ames. A. Specchio. Storch. DelRosso. Faz ary. B. Field. O'Rourke. Button. K. Field. Morehouse. Smydcr, Freeman. Marciniack. G. Harnass. LaRue. Bauman. Tinker. Greene. Riley. Cole. JUNIOR CLASS REPORT Last Fall the Class of '51 entered the halls of learning of W.G.H.S. with a bright outlook on their future as Juniors. Since everyone knew that this was to be an important year we assembled in the auditorium to elect our officers for the year. Joe DelRosso filled the position of president and T . J. O Rourke took over our vice-president s job. Ann Vatali was voted in as secretary and Brian Field, as treasurer, was to take in all the money we hoped to make. Our business was elicited to Thomas Ron-dinaro with the assistance of Marion Viglione. We were very proud to welcome Mr. Warner as our advisor. Our first big event was the traditional Sadie Hawkins Dance, which was held November 18. As the theme of the dance was taken from the comic strip. Freckles and His Friends ' we aptly called it “The Twirp Twirl.” Due to the popularity of Bush’s Orchestra from Penn Yan. the dance was a big success and we took in a goodly sum. At last our rings were ordered. They came, but Mr. Hertenstein had to open the school, since they arrived during our Chirstmas vacation. 18 OF 1951 1 st row: 2nd row: rd row: 4th row: 5th row: Pike. Fell. Davis. Crandall. McKee. Berry. Allen. Wilkinson. Denson. Sgrecci. Dunn. Miller. D. Caward. Bolten. Clark. Nicholson. Howell. Viglione. Kaufman. Dart. Stephano. T. Specchio. Mathews. Usher. G. Caward. Schuhardt. Potter. Eldridge. McBride. Maine. Evans. Yaw. Canfield. Mapes. Cramer. DeSota. Usher. Mr. Warner. Would you like to buy a wreath ? was on the tip of every Junior's tongue just before Christmas. Evidently everyone took pity on us because we sold 930 wreaths. Again our class treasury zoomed up. Spring came and with it our biggest social event of the year. This was our lovely Junior Prom which was held on May 19 and dreamily named The Moonlight Sonata.” All present enjoyed a wonderful evening as they glided across the floor to the music of Dick Hamlin’s Orchestra. The Juniors were very well represented in the Senior Band. Girls Chorus and Mixed Chorus this year. We are proud to say that some of our members were reporters for the Student Standard. Athletics also played an important part in the lives of the Juniors, since many of our members participated in them. T. J. O'Rourke and Ted Marciniak. our stars, gave us something to brag about in baseball, basketball and football, while Ann Vitali. Nancy Inman. Warda Lewis. Katy Schimizzi and Jane Vickers encouraged the team on, as cheerleaders. We, the Class of 1951. wish to express to the Seniors all the happiness and success ever possible in the years to come. Also to our class advisor. Mr. Warner, we want to express our appreciation for his faithful guidance throughout the year. 19 THE CLASS ! st row: 2nd row: 5 rd row: 4 th row: 5th row: Kendall. Specchio. Love. Robinson, Swarthout. Yaw. Clawson. Bachund. Fish Welch, Miller. Wickham. Adams. Tunidiff. Fillipetti, Mondalto. Banfield. Hanson. Oliver. Lott. Merrill. Bond. Roberts. Robbins. Edkin. Kelly. Brown. Williams. Riley. Rapalee. Symes. Hoare. Fenton. Clark. Boyce. LaRue. Gillett. SOPHOMORE NEWS These doors are open to all who wish to learn.” reads the carving over the school doors, but the Sophomore class came back last September, anyway, beginning another year of excitement and fun in W.G.H.S. After what seemed an eternity of waiting (two weeks at least), the Sophomores were herded into Mrs. Whiting's room for the Important Event—Class Election. After much debate, recounting, and cheering, the results were announced as follows: President. Larry Fields; Vice-President. Billy Ryan: Secretary, Frances Woodward: Treasurer, Delivan Gates: Business Manager, John Hoare: Assistant Business Manager, Frank Bassett. Mr. Ward, a new faculty member who had already won his way into Sophomore hearts, was unanimously chosen as Class Advisor, and accepted the position graciously. The new officers lost no time in assuming their duties, and the first class meeting was called at noon in Mr. Ward’s room one day to choose a name and date for the annual Sophomore Hop. Committees were promptly chosen, and work was begun in earnest to make the dance a huge success. After working diligently for three weeks, the big night finally arrived, and. much to our joy, the “Snowflake Frolic” WAS a huge success, with a net profit of thirty-five dollars. 20 OF 1952 1st row: Tinker. Davis. Arcangeli. Krevenak. Carmen. Densmore, l.ewis, Pike. Merrick. 2nd row: Personius. Woodward. Wade. Richards. Pike. Canfield. Hall. Lanning. Gmons, Rerrick. 3rd row: A. Tallarido. Ryan. DeSarno, Gates. Herrick. Fields. Smith. 4th row: Bartholomew. Berry. Spencer. Bassett. Adams. Smith. Salvatore. Lodge. 5th row: Maxwell. Bianco. Viglione. Perry. Millen. Sullivan, Mr. Ward. Our second major event of the year was another dance, this time in honor of Washington's birthday, which was appropriately called the Washington Whirl.” Although much time and effort went into the dance, the orchestra was so expensive that we were left with a profit of only five dollars. Besides these activities. Sophomores have participated in many other school events. The football, basketball and baseball teams had their share of Sophomore talent. Roger Herrick led the Jay-Vee basketball team through a successful season, with the help of Tony Tallarido, Delivan Gates. Keith Smith and Kenneth Smith. The class has also displayed its talents elsewhere. The Student Standard Staff. Debating Club. Band. Girls Glee Club. Mixed Chorus. Future Farmers of America. Aviation Club, and Photography Club were all thickly populated with enterprising Sophomores. In conclusion, we may state that the Class of ’52 will, on June 16. be wending its way home a happier and more enlightened lot of students, looking forward to another year of study and fun as Juniors, with all the zeal and pep for which they are noted. 21 THE CLASS 1st row: 2nd row: 3rd row: 4th row: 5th row: Bush. Cope. Brubaker. Blanchard. S. Mathews. Baker. Cartmcil. Viglione. M. Mathews. Carlson. Simpson. Rathbun. Rogers. Hulford. Burnett. Frederick. Usher. Strong. Kelley. Mickel. Powers. Shannon. Wager. Stugart. Henderson. Odea. Landsbcrg. Bartholomew, Kuhn. J. Dean. Ames. VanDusan, C. Webster. Waugh. FRESHMAN NEWS The year 1949 rolled around and we entered W.G.H.S. as Freshmen. Freshmen — Ah! No longer are we looked down upon as Junior High Students, but now we are looked up to as members of the Senior High School. Having the Senior study hall as our domicile, we had a feeling of superiority over the others. After a few days of schooling, our home-room was a scene of great elections. After tabulating the votes the officers were chosen as follows: President, Louie DelRosso: Vice-President. David Cartmell: Secretary. Lela Scaptura: Treasurer. Anna Jean DeDominicis: Business Manager. Art Richards: Assistant Business Manager. Tom Viglione: and Class Advisor, Mr. Blake. Freshman Initiation Day! That, we will never forget! After surviving all treatments given us. a dance was held in our honor that night. Though we thought we could enjoy ourselves at last, we were mistaken, for. trials were held and we were always found guilty as charged. What we had to endure is beyond belief. Nevertheless we smiled through it all and the evening proved enjoyable. 22 OF 1953 1st row: DcDominicis. DelRosso, Scaptura. Richards. Perry. Wood. Martin. Marcellino. Smyder. 2nd row: MacAnarney. Biever. Landry. Mead. Suits. Barber. Richardson. Tallarido. Laughlin. 3rd row: Tyler. Switzer. J. Dean. Mosher, Scaptura. Angelo. Bannister. Thorpe. 4th row: Pastore, Crandall. Bauman. Hat. Hawes. 5th row: Symes. Webster. Brown. Murry. Foote, Mr. Blake. As soon as Spring set in we became dance minded. A meeting was held and plans got under way for a Bunny Hop. This was perhaps our biggest and most profitable event of the year. With Mr. Blake's guidance and music furnished by VanLoon's orchestra, our dance couldn't help but be a great success. Many members of our class helped to perfect the Junior and Senior Bands, the Glee Club and the Mixed Chorus. Being an active class many extra curricular activities were taken in by us Freshmen. Not only were there several boys on the Jayvee basketball team, but also two girls on the cheerleading squad. Lela Scaptura was the only member of the class to be on the Student Standard Staff, but next year the school paper will claim more of us. Freshman Field Day plans are foremost in our minds, as the year draws to a close. We are planning and working for this great event. At night we hope to have a dance in honor of the Seniors. All the Freshmen wish to thank Mr. Blake for his wonderful guidance throughout the year. He gave many valuable hours of his time to us and we are truly grateful to him. To the Seniors we wish luck and prosperity in the years ahead of them. Here's hoping the ladder of success will be easily climbed. 23 CLASS OF ’54 CLASS OF ’55 24 DEBATING CLUB SENIOR LIBRARY CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB STUDENT STANDARD FOOTBALL SPORTS With the coming of September 1 came the ever present sore muscles and frequent groans from the vicinity of the fairgrounds. Prospects looked good at the opening of the season, and with the advancing of the seasons they began to look better and better. Previously unbeaten. Penn Yan came into town with high hopes of victory. These hopes were soon pushed into the doldrums. T he Watkins team went into an early lead which they never relinquished. The final score being 19-0. After successive victories over Newark Valley (34-0) and Horseheads (34-6), the team met their arch rivals from Thomas A. Edison of Heights. The Heights boys scored 2 quick touchdowns from which the Watkins team never quite recovered, even though they scored once in the final quarter. The score at the end of the game was 14-7 in favor of Heights. The school eleven recovered quickly from the defeat and went on to take the two remaining games from Bath (12-0) and Waterloo (19-0). The last two victories topped a very successful season for the Watkins eleven. Basketball season opened with a roar. The Watkins team swept through its first eleven games without a defeat. Although many of these first games were won by big scores, the closest and best was played at Waverly. The home team was holding a five-point spread with three minutes to go. but our boys fought back and with only seconds remaining gained a one point advantage which Waverly could not overtake. It was this team that handed us our first loss on our home court in a hard fought battle. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Lewis Kress Schimizzi Bassett Jones BASKETBALL A league record was set against Newark Valley as the Watkins boys scored 108 points in a runaway. At the end of the season, since the league was deadlocked in a three way tie for first place, we entered the playoffs. We lost to Heights on the Waverly court, but Waverly then went on to whip Heights to win the honors. Congratulations are in order all around for a fine season for Coach Lemak and his men: and they, too. are in order for the champs. Waverly, who had one of the finest ball dubs in this section of the State. Although the baseball season had not ended by the printing deadline, indications were very much in favor of a successful campaign. After losing our first encounter to Elmira Heights on the Heights diamond. Watkins bounced back to take successive victories from Corning Northside and our new rivals, Padua High School. Horseheads came into town with a very impressive win streak and just barely downed the Watkins boys. Watkins Glen High School's sport schedule has ended for another year. In all three sports in which the High School put teams on the diamond, gridiron or court, these respective teams had the spirit and determination to bring home hard fought victories. This spirit and drive are the main goals for any team to attain. Thus Watkins, having accomplished these goals, may be said to have had a great season. BASEBALL 27 r GLEE CLUB JUNIOR BAND MIXED CHORUS SENIOR BAND MUSIC Due to the splendid direction of Miss Denson and Mr. Bailey, this school year of 1949-1950 has been a musical success. Exhibiting extraordinary patience and fortitude they changed the squeeks and moans of our student body in 1949 to harmonious ( ') strains of music in 1950. The Senior Band initiated its new members very thoroughly while the warm weather held out. The old army hip” came forth from Mr. Bailey as he tried to get the band to march correctly. Although they moved sleeping dogs from the road and awoke babies from their naps with their noise, somehow they all get together and really gave a good performance for the Armistice Day parade. Watkins High was very proud of its band and the good showmanship it demonstrated to the public on that occasion. As the Christmas season crept closer, the Mixed Chorus. Glee Club and Band began preparing for the annual Christmas program which this year turned out to be an operetta based on Dicken's A Christmas Carol. Carl Isley pro-trayed Scrooge excellantly and our hearts went out to Patricia Kelly, a new Frosh. who gave a sweet performance as the lead sprite. The Senior Band rendered their version of 'Twas the Nite before Xmas.” expressively narrated by Charles Green. Altogether the performance was the best in years and Miss Denson and Mr. Bailey deserve a good deal of praise for their part in making it a success. Winter progressed and the new year passed while plans were being made for a Valentine's Day Assembly. Uninvited drifts of snow appeared on the day of our program but those brave souls who did venture out were rewarded with lovely musical selections from Miss Denson’s groups. I he Mixed Chorus sang the popular Lady of Spain while the Glee Club delighted us with Some Enchanted Evening. With the last of February came a joint concert of the Senior Band and the Salt Band. The added attraction of the latter varied the concert and made it more interesting for the listeners, and for the players also. The three trombones blended nicely for a trio and all were happy with the results. Meanwhile. Mtss Denson and her group of singers were planning the annual concert at the Methodist Church. Bless This House” a favorite of the Mixed Chorus was one of the several selections sung. The newly formed Senior Trio, consisting of Jeannette Jones. Betty Bassett and June Burnett and accompanied by Nancy Bishop rendered Without a Song.” March was a busy month for the music department. Portions of the Senior Band went to Dundee to Join Dundee and Penn Yan in a Mass Band Concert where all concerned had a wonderful time together, dancing, rehearsing and the giving of a very successful concert. On Easter Sunday most of the brass section from the Senior Band forgot to get up at 5:30 to play for the sunrise service. Those few who did bravely faced the zero weather and accompanyed the group singing. I o warm up the atmosphere the Mixed Chorus sang over the radio that afternoon and really Watkins Glen was proud of them. The trio sang again, but this time Nancy sang and Betty played the piano. Versatile group, huh!? The Festival at Penn Yan was participated in by the Glee Club and several soloists. A two” rating was won by the Glee Club who are determined to get a One” next year or bust. The last and best performance of the school year was Parent s Night in May. The Junior Band made a fine showing that evening. Most of them started this year and it is remarkable how well they are doing. 1 hey are the future Senior Band and they will amply fill the positions of the departing members. The chorus sang several numbers and the Senior Band gave a marvelous performance. 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