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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1952 volume:

Published by SENIOR CLASS of WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL Oracle Sta Editor-in-Chief Associate Editors Music Editors - Art Editors - Sports Editors - Business Manager Circulation Manager Ass’t Circulation Manager Photography Editors T ypists - Nancy Miller Mary Jane Wickham Marjory Pike Larry Field Delivan Gates Richard Clark Peggy Hawes Nancy Love Ann Adams Sandra Richards William Ryan Ann Specchio Charles Roberts John Hoare Frank Bassett Roseleah Kendall Raymond Berry Delbert Edkin Teresa Filippetti Vincy Mondalto Frances Woodward 'Dedication The Senior Class of 1952 dedicate this Oracle to MR. RONALD M. WARD our class advisor, in honor of his patience and loyalty; because of his sincere enthusiasm in student activities, his expert and sympathetic guidance in our individual problems, no matter how trivial; and because of his unselfish giving of his time and energy to the class interests. With gratitude and affection we leave this as our parting gift and take with us the memory of him and all he has done for us. John Hoare Bertha Ganung Don Wickham Frank Cole 'SacixcC £,eticcciti M Wood Howell Vera Ely. Clerk Ruth Woodward Russell Jones WARREN E. HERTENSTEIN Principal FRANCIS W. BLAKE Vice-Principal acuity Settcan. Standing — Giambo. Elliott. Harkness. Fctterman, Ward. Sitting — Turner. Denson. Allen. Sployd. Roberts. Haughey. Viglione. Standing — Warner. Lemak. Rowles. Sitting — Wheeler. Burnett. Brown, LaMoreaux, Morrin. 5 Se U n Class Advisor President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Ronald M. Ward John Hoare Frank Bassett Ann Specchio Nancy Love @l zdd ANN ADAMS Like angel’s visits, short and bright.’’ A love for pranks . . Curiosity . . Always a cherry “hi” . . Prom Burden . . Look of in-nocense . . Nice to know. Glee Club 1.2.3.4 Mixed Chorus 2,3 Alumni Banquet Intramurals 1,2,3,4 Jr. Library Club Sr. Library Club Photography Club Oracle Staff Senior Play Committee RICHARD ADAMS “Although the last, not least. Lodge-Adams. Inc. . . woman trouble . . good looking . . well dressed . . Oldsmobile fan. Baseball 3,4 Intramurals 1,2,3,4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play—Orderly 6 FRANK BASSETT YOLANDE BACHAND A mery heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Always smiling . . ambitious . . pert n pretty “what time is it?” . . hidden charms . . friend always willing to help. Election Day Dinner F.H.A. 4 Senior Play Committee GENEVIEVE BERRY Common sense is very uncommon. Quiet on the outside, but oh. what's on the inside! . . insured by her friendly manner . Jenny . . easy going . . Fran. Intramurals 1,2 Chorus 1 WILLIAM BOND You are a devil at everything and there is nothing in the whole world but what you can turn your hand to. One of the homeroom card sharks . . sort of bashful, but!! . . great scientist . . You bet-cha.” Intramurals 1,4 Projection Club 4 Election Day Dinner RICHARD CLARK The greatest man may ask a foolish question now and then. Dick . . perpetual motion while giving an oral report . . singer? . . full of mischief . . Ain't it awful?” Oracle Staff Senior Play orderly Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Football 3 JV Basketball 1.2,3 Intramurals 1,2,3.4 Mixed Chorus 4 Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Hey, kids. I’ve got an idea” . timberman . . musical ability . Frankie . . brains . . John's pal. Band 1,2,3.4 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Oracle Student Standard 4 Senior Play Committee Debating Club 3 Business Manager 3 Class Vice-President 4 Intramurals 1,2,3,4 Boys' State Election Day Dinner RAYMOND BERRY Good humor is an asset and a virtue hard to find.” Class clown . . Have you heard the one about?” . . drives a Chevy . . drove us crazy . . Down boy.” Oracle Staff 4 Senior Play Committee F.F.A. 2,3.4 Photography Club 2,3 ELLEN CANFIELD Silence is a fine jewel for a a woman.” Helpful and friendly . . gay . . good cook . . will make some lucky man a good wife . . nurse Intramurals 1,2 Bowling 2,3.4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner F.H.A. President 4 LEWIS CRAMER Cheerfulness wins friends where’er it goes. Always holding hands with Ruth . . infectious laugh . . I’m going to get a farm .. with some chickens . . and Ruth. Intramurals 3 Aeronatical Club 3 7 DELBERT EDKIN DOROTHY DAVIS Be good and let who will be clever.” Dot . . those Burdett dances . . nice personality . . quiet . . . Oh! Pete . . got a pencil? . . what happened to Red? . . . Oh. I forgot to go to driving” . . what’ll I do now? Intramurals 1.2 Homemaking Club 4 Senior Library Club ROBERT FENTON He that hath knowledge spar-eth his words.” Bob ' . . 52’s tallest . youngest and brainest . . oh. gosh!' . . Mrs. Allen's right hand man. Intramurals 3.4 Debating Club 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner TERESA FILIPPETTI A friend is worth all the haz-zards we can run.” Dark, dreamy eyes . . oh. my gosh” . . personality plus . . . what are you doing this noon' . . wait for me . . “has anybody got a comb?” Intramurals 1.2,3.4 Glee Club 4 Junior Library Club Senior Library Club Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Oracle Staff PAUL GILLETTE To live long it is necessary to live slowly.” Master of the sketchboard . . shy and quiet . . Jigger” . . Cole's right hand man. Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet 1 must say something even if it's not called for.” One of the homeroom card sharks . . photo friend . . likes to read mystery stories . . grocery boy . . Cardinal fan . . a real pal. Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Band 2.3 Oracle Staff Photography Club 2.3 Boys’ State LARRY FIELD Breathes there a man with hide so tough, who says two sexes aren’t enough.” Sense of humor . . . good na-tured . . love ’em an’ leave ’em . . Romeo . . women and more women . . well-dressed good-looking “Sitio. and r Class President 1 Vice-President Boys’ State Intramurals 1.2fr;4 44- Senior Band Election Day Oracle Staff Ass t Football I.2.3.4 Dinner r noger Manager DELIVAN GATES “I dare do all that may become a man.” Tall and good looking . . basketball player . . . one of the boys . . Aukie. Conker, brother. George. Del-i-van” . . Mr. Hodges . . Rockefeller. Class Treasurer 1.2 Basketball 1.2,3.4 2nd team All Stars 4 Baseball 1 Football 1.2.3.4 Intramurals 3.4 Band 1.2.3.4 Oracle 4 Election Day Dinner Senior Play—Mr. Hodges PEGGY HAWES Charms strike the sight and merit wins the soul.” Mrs. Wood . . Boo! Hoo! . . always willing to help . . limp-a-long . . agreeable . . cute as a button . . hey. what ’ya do-in?” Mixed Chorus 2.3.4 Glee Club 1.2.3.4 Photography Club 2.3 Junior Library Club Senior Library Club Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Intramurals 1.2.3,4 Band 2.3.4 Senior Play—Mrs. Wood Oracle Staff 8 JOHN HOARE Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.” Mary Jane . . Willie” . . gentleman's gentleman . Oh. putt-putt” . . house dick’s pal . politician . . Mercury's out front . . Cornell. President 3.4 Business Mgr. 1.2 Debating Club 1.2.3. pres. 4 Election Day Dinner Senior Play—Willie Oracle Staff 1.4 Student Standard 1.2,3.4 Band 1.2.3.4 Mixed Chorus 1.2.3 Boys’ State Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Pep Band 1,2.3.4 EMMA KRIVANEK To do easily what is difficult for others is a mark of talent.” Homemaking . . Sampson . . I didn't know a thing on that English test” . . will you mail this?” F. H. A. 4 Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee NANCY LOVE Whoever is popular deserves attention.” Oh. that guy! . . • got any gum? . . loves to drive . . . Ann’s best friend . . . pretty blonde hair . . . are you kids coming?” . . likes the athletic type. Class Secretary 1,3.4 Band 1.2.3.4 Glee Club 1.2.4 Junior Library Club Senior Library Club Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Student Standard 2.4 Oracle Staff Girls’ State Election Day Dinner Sr. Play—Shirley Linton LESLIE MERRILL Few persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really are.” Always talking . . oh. gosh . . mild mannered . . singer. Intramurals 2.3 Mixed Chorus 2 F.F.A. 1.2.3.4 Election Day Dinner ROSELEAH KENDALL The rose is the flower of love” Mrs. MacDonald . . where’s Lauren?” . . friendish grin . . likes Buicks . . . Washington duck known as Henry . . fancy that! Intramurals 1.2.3 Glee Club 1.2.3.4 Mixed Chorus 1,2.3.4 Photography Club 2.3 Oracle Staff Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Sr. Play Mrs. MacDonald Band 4 Junior Library Club LAUREN LODGE Only the brave deserve the fair.” Rosie . . likes Buicks too . . famous Washington rabbit . . . other half of Lodge Adams. Inc. . . muscles . . Oh. shut up!” Photography Club 2.3 Aulmni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Oracle Staff HOPE MERRICK I never found the companion that was so companionable.” Where's Raymond? . Snack n Shake . . . good friend . . . quiet . . always with Shirley. Intramurals 1.2,3.4 Student Standard 4 Girls' State Senior Library Club Election Day Dinner RODNEY MILLEN Honor lies in honest toil. Math whiz . . just loves zoos . . always lost or bewildered . . Yeah, but . . knows how to dress. Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Senior Play Committee 9 MARJORY PIKE ‘There is nothing enduring in life for a woman, except what she builds in a man's heart. 'Margie” . . adorable face . . Math and English expert . Verney . . pleasing personality . . “where the heck is Verney? It's 12:30 and he isn’t here yet! Intramurals 1.2 Senior Library Club Oracle Staff Senior Play Committee RICHARD ROBBINS “Much learning doth make me mad.” Euchre player . . squirt gun expert . . one of the rebels .. always on the ball. Intramurals 1,2,3,4 F.F.A. 2.3,4 Projection Club 4 -ToJLjl M- yw- v - l-r 1 )NANCY MILLER “President: Editor! Activities galore: A clever wit, a gifted pen. nay. even more.” w Hectorite . . He ain't long for this world . . murder in the library . . “Mulligan” . . “wait for me. Band 1.2.3 Glee Club 1.2,3.4 Mixed Chorus 2,3.4 Debating Club 2,3.4 Photography Club 2.3 Library 3. President 4 Intramurals 3.4 Student Standard 2,3. Ed. 4 Oracle 3. Editor 4 Alumni Banquet Elmira College Key Award DAR Essay Election Day Dinner Senior Play—Mulligan CHARLES ROBERTS “No really great man ever thought himself so.” Business man . . Eloise . . Ladies man . . “take'er cool” . . Chod . . “I’m hooked.” Boys’ State JV Basketball Manager 4 Student Standard 4 Oracle Staff Intramurals 1.2,3,4 Election Day Dinner (?Lcr Lp v-CAyWty (UJt? 5kJ JO VINCY MONDALTO I here are a few things which never go out of style, and a feminine woman is one of them. Likes to drive a certain green Chevy . . Greg . beautiful eyes personality kid . . ‘wait for me you kids . . always in style. Junior Library Club Senior Library Club Mixed Chorus 1 Glee Club 1.2.3 Oracle Staff Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Intramurals 4 torgo home. quiff until thai SANDRA RICHARDS Some women are a blessing, others keep you gues Mig.” I am Mjs. Wi mont . . “I wa absent-minded you get her stai enough to gag a magg Sr. Play—Ophefca Student Standard, 4 Oracle Staffs Band 2.3.49 Debat ind Cl rib 2 Chorus'j1.2.3 4 Mixed Chorus 3.4r Alumni Banquet Eection Spy Di Junior LiSfery Cl f r1 SHIRLEY ROBINS Personal beauty is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction. I ommy . . our bride . .clever at sewing . . cooking genius . . pretty. Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Glee Club 2.3 Mixed Chorus 2.3 • Band 2,3.4 WILLIAM RYAN Oh. how I hate to get up the morning.” Strictly one of the boys . . . “Nappy . . cartoonist . . al 4 r JUD� ry ON cartoonist . . al ways late and always in troub f . . but. Prof. . . football his game . . a good buddy. Varsity Football 1.2.3,4 JV Basketball 2 Class Vice-President Student Standard 2.3 Oracle Staff y Senior Play—Napoleon Intramurals 1.2,3,4 LEONARD SALVATORE Whisky with water, but don't drown it.” Lenny . . a good friend . . Shirley . . I’ll throw it out the window ! . . good looking . • Hey. Lodge! come here.” Photography Culb 2 Election Day Dinner KENNETH SMITH A man of all hours, ready for anything. Handsomest . . ladies man . . good sport . . athletic . . Aw. come pn. now . . brain. Varsity Football 3.4 Varsity Baseball 1.2,3.4 Basketball 2.3.4 Senior Play Committee Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Intramurals 4 RICHARD SPENCER In such a one is ambition covered deep with modesty.” Kicker . . Berry’s buddy . . oh' Becky . . North Carolina . . . likes Chevrolet cars. JV Basketball Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Oracle Staff Senior Play Committee F.F.A 3 Election Day Dinner TONY m I A 1.1 RIDO. f' There fras a manhood in his look that murdcri:ould not kill. Brunt . . Vo’ . . aftAti ey rybody gal . good ,sp j . dry witVr 'efficient and oner ' A (S JS ’ ♦ Football 2,3 Basketball.2.3.4 ■ seball 4.2.3. Intrartyli ls KEITH SMITH To know how to hide one's ability is a great skill. Handsomest . . supposed to be shy . . athletic . . good sport to the end . “Jeekers. Kenneth!” . . dry wit. Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Baseball 2.3.4 Basketball 1.2.3.4 Football 3.4 Election Day Dinner ANN SPECCHIO Better to be small and shine, than to be talLand men . always full of pep ml wmsonte smile Is. giggles and gaiety . . . everybody friend Don't let them £utf tT tpicture in the yearbook? Intram urals 1. Glee Club 2 _____ Junior Library Club Sr. Library Club Busi Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Senior Play—Brenda Burton Class Secretary 4 Oracle Staff Mgr. KENNETH SYMES Patience, and shuffle the cards.' Kenny” . . trumpeteer . . . out of town girls . . singer . . card shark. Intramurals 1.2.3.4 Photographer Club Vice-President 2 President 3 Mixed Chorus 1.3.4 Band 1.2.3,4 Pep Band 1.2.3.4 VIRGINIA TINKER I would applaud thee to the very echo that would applaud again.” Fun to know . . beautiful complexion . . lots of pep . . you don’t know, do ya?” . . sparkling personality . . It’s only coke! Senior Library Club F.H.A. i i FRANCES WOODWARD Her air. her beauty, all who saw. admired. Eva” . . cute and fun . . let’s have a party! . . one Field or the other . . ready for a good time. Class Secretary 2 Intramurals 2 Mixed Chorus 2.3 Glee Club 1.2,3.4 Junior Library Club Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Oracle Staff 4 Senior Play—Eva Wood 'Dea'i ‘Dia iy: September. 1939 The Class of '52 started their school career. Poor Miss Abbott! Little did she know what this bunch of lively cherubs would be like. September. 1948 After all those long years of schooling, our Freshman year began. Larry Field was our first President and Miss Ledoux was advisor. October. 1948 On the 29th the Seniors gave us a hard time and we were initiated at a dance given in our honor. March. 1949 We held our first dance, “The Shmoo Hop,” on the 4th. What a success! June, 1949 Held the annual Frosh Field Day after Class Day to end the year. As Freshmen the year was a big success, for who could ever forget the class picnic. September. 1949 Larry was again elected President. Mr. Ward was chosen for class advisor. November. 1949 Held our first dance of the year which was called The Snowflake Frolic.” February, 1950 On the 21st we had another dance aptly called the “Washington Whirl.” June, 1950 On Class Day we took our places as Juniors. Thus our Sophomore days were ended. September. 1950 John Hoare was chosen as head man and Mr. Ward returned as advisor. November, 1950 On the 18th the annual “Sadie Hawkins Dance” was held. With the girls doing the asking, the dance was well attended. December, 1950 “Would you like to buy a Christmas Wreath?” This question brought a good sum into the treasury. February, 1951 Our long awaited rings arrived. They are real beautiful. May, 1951 “Deep Purple” will long be remembered. This was one Junior Prom that really smelled (of lilacs, of course.) It was fun even though the profit was minus. Lauren Lodge and Nancy Love ruled over the affair as king and queen. 12 MARY JANE WICKHAM A heart to resolve, a head to contrive and a hand to execute Oh. John . . Hector chauffeur . . Miller's buddy . . It scared me! beautiful clothes. Intramurals 1,2.3.4 Band 1.2.3.4 Glee Club 1.2,3.4 Student Standard 1.2.3.4 Jr. Library Club President Sr. Library Club Vice-Pres. Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play—Janie Lou Oracle Staff June, 1951 Our representatives to Girls’ State were Nancy Love and Hope Merrick. Those going to Boys' State were John Hoare, Larry Field. Aukie Gates. Frank Bassett, Chod Roberts and Delbert Edkins. Graduation was a busy day for the rest. During the afternoon we picked bugs off of each other from the Daisy Chain. In the evening the annual Alumni Banquet was served to bring our Junior year to a close. September, 1951 At last our dreams of being the highest class in school was fulfilled. John and Mr. Ward again filled their positions as our guides. Our first project was selling Grand Prix programs. They went so fast that long before race time no more could be found to sell. t October, 1951 Had the annual sale of magazines. Nancy Love and Frank Bassett headed the teams with Nancy’s coming out the victors. November 1951 Served the Election Day Dinner with a good crowd attending. Our treasury is really getting full. December, 1951 The Senior Ball or Silver Bells” as it was named, was held on the 28th. Larry Field and Donna Ely were crowned king and queen. There was a big crowd out to attend our last dance. March. 1952 Willie's Weed-end” was presented under the direction of Bill Kelly on the 28th. Who will ever forget those long nights of practice! Poor Napoleon. Bet he is still trying to make it to Waterloo. When Willie got sick during the last week of practice, everyone really got worried. He pulled through luckily enough so Dick Adams didn't have to substitute. Margie Pike and her ushers did a real job of getting the audience comfortable and in the right seats. Never will that play be forgotten. How could it? April. 1952 April 10th was set as the long awaited day. Finally at 12:17 A.M. on the morning of the 11th the Class of '52 set forth. After a delightful ride we arrived in Gettyburg about 7:30 A.M. when a much needed breakfast was devoured, a most enjoyable (?) tour of the battlefield was taken. The buses then set out for Baltimore and the Old Bay Line. Nearly everyone found a show or some place to snooze in until time to board the boat. That evening some really jolly times were held in the rooms. 81 was most popular. When Saturday dawned we found ouselves in Norfolk. We then found out that one of the busses had had trouble, so we all boarded one for the ride to Richmond. About 5:30 P.M. a tired bunch checked in at the Cairo. It didn't take long to become revived and to get ready for a hot time. Our stay in Washington was really great in more ways than one. The tours to the Jefferson Memorial. Lincoln Memorial, the Zoo. Washington Monument, Capitol. F.B.I and all the other places were very interesting and enjoyed by all. The evenings spent keeping away from the house dicks, lobby, and (?) was great sport. Rooms 722-24 were always busy no matter what the hour. On Wednesday we were back to Watkins by 8:30 P.M. Many of the souvenirs that started out of the hotel never did arrive. Wonder what happened. June. 1952 Class Day was on the 13th and our places in the auditorium were left to a new class. The 23rd is graduation and the Class of '52 will pass forever from these doors we entered so many years ago. What awaits ahead is not known, but our experiences here will never be forgotten. Thus ends our Class Diary which will never be written in again, even though it will be re-read many times. 13 44 7VM LAST WILL AND TEST AMENT' of the Senior Class of Watkins Glen Central School, Village of Watkins Glen, County of Schuyler and State of New York. Be it remembered, that we, being of unsound mind, failing memory, and abominable misunderstanding, and realizing the uncertainty of life, do make, publish, and declare this as our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and nullifying any and all former wills and testaments or writings, in the nature thereof, by us at any time heretofore made. In Witness Whereof, we have set our hands and seal unto this, our Last Will and Testament, written upon one sheet of paper this thirteenth day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two. Ann Adams leaves Burdett to Dorothy Baker. Dick Adams leaves his women troubles to Leslie Murray. Yolande Bachand and Ellen Canfield leave the right to get left at Jefferson Memorial with two boys to Virginia Shannon and Pat Kelley. Frank Bassett — “I’m leaving, isn’t that enough”? Genevieve Berry leaves her ability as a waitress to Judy Brown. Raymond Berry leaves his corny jokes to Pat O’Dea. May they rest in peace. Bill Bond leaves his pipe to Jim Henderson. He hopes Jim won’t get as sick as he did from it on the Senior trip. Dick Clark leaves his talent for arguing to Peter Landsberg. Lewis Cramer leaves his girl-friend. Ruth, to the teachers and nobody else. Dorothy Davis leaves her quiet ways to Joan Biever. Joan needs them. Delbert Edkin leaves his mystery books to anyone who has time to read them. Bob Fenton leaves his tallness to Stretch Laughlin. Larry Field leaves a bottle of Genesee to Art Richads III. It’s empty, of course. Teresa Filipptti leaves her nice personality and friendly ways to Anna Jean. Aukie Gates leaves his big(?) car(?) to anyone small enough to get inside. Paul Gillette leaves his talent for staying out of trouble to Bdb Button. Peggy Hawes leaves to get better acquainted with the navy. John Hoare and Lauren Lodge leave the remaining girls in Hector to all eligible bachelors. Roseleah Kendall leaves her right to start a pet shop on the Senior trip to all duck lovers. Emma Krivanek leaves her New York accent to anyone who can pick it up. Nancy Love leaves her talent for getting along with basketball players to Helen Suits. Hope Merrick leaves her shorthand notes to a spaghetti factory. Leslie Merrill leaves his bashfulness to Ratsy Paradiso. Rodney Millen leaves a map of the Washington Zoo to the Junior Class. Nancy Miller leaves the kindergarten to all future kindergarten teachers. Vincy Mondalto, a very chic dresser, leaves her good taste in clothes to Donna Ely. Marjory Pike leaves to take up housekeeping as a full time job. 14 Sandra Richards leaves her marriage license to Kate and Harry. Dick Robbins leaves his euchre deck to Joe Smyder. Shirley Robinson leaves all her books eagerly. Chod Roberts leaves Eloise to walk the halls alone. Bill Ryan leaves Mrs. Allen to rest in peace. Leonard Salvatore leaves reluctantly (?) Keith Smith leaves Helen Marie Green to find a new partner in table tennis. Ken Smith leaves his dancing ability to Frank Bartholomeo. Ann Specchio leaves her flirtatious ways to Fay Mickel. Dick Spencer leaves the South Carolina girls to anyone who can get them. Kenny Symes leaves the trumpet playing to David Cartmell. Tony Tallarido leaves his cleat marks on the ball field to Coach Lemak. Virginia Tinker leaves her cute smile to Mary Lou Conte. Mary Jane Wickham leaves everything but John Hoare. Fran Woodward leaves all her men(?) to Emily Mead. It was a cold blustry night in the fall of 1977 and I was lonesome and restless. Wandering around my tiny “old maid's” apartment, looking for something to do, I found an old box, covered with dust, back in the darkest part of my closet. It was a perfect night for cleaning, so I dragged the box out in the living room and started to search through it. It was full of old pictures, my old English outline, some history notes, etc. Here’s a picture of our class in Washington. My, how styles have changed! Didn't we look funny though? And here’s a picture of John and Mary Jane taken at Wickham’s cottage. Mary Jane is staring dreamily at John and john is sitting with his head in the palms of his hands gazing across the lake, wondering. as usual, about the future and what all his classmates would be doing in twenty-five years. Well, twenty-five years have passed now. rather quickly and I wonder how close John and Mary Jane came to what the old friends are really doing. Surprise - surprise! They didn’t get married. John is still trying to get out of Cornell and she’s an old maid school teacher still waiting for him. I met Teresa on the street yesterday. It has been close to twenty years since I last saw her. I invited her to my apartment and we talked for hours about our graduating class. She is now the head of the leading Modeling Agency in New York. Sandra is a part time model at the agency who poses with her fifteen daughters for those mother-daughter dresses. That world famed artist, Paul Gillette has a studio near Teresa’s. He h s done some wonderful work and has taken many trips to Europe to display it. Also, in New York, Delbert Edkin and Richard Robbins are at last card sharks and operate the biggest gambling 15 casino there. Kick Spencer, manufacturer of Kick-me” footballs, is their best customer. Frank Bassett is police chief who is still trying to pin something on them, but just can't catch them in the act. Dick Adams owns many oil wells and even with all his millions, he's still known as the most eligible bachelor. Tony owns a large hotel in South Carolina and Clarkie is his house dick. He’s noted for having such a soft heart toward Senior classes, I wonder why! Everyone thought Tony would become a coach, but I guess that southern accent really captured him. Keith and Kenny have coaching jobs in the twin cities, St. Paul and Minneapolis, but they just can’t get a team good enough to beat Ann Specchio’s — she has nine sons and they can beat any baseball team in the country. Larry Field and Nancy Miller are Furniture Repairers for the leading hotels (Cairo included). They specialize in repairing beds broken by Seniors! Ginny Tinker and Ann Adams have jobs as bouncers” and are still staying at the Cairo Hotel in Washington. Remember how they were always bouncing people out of their room when we were there? I heard that Yolande and Marjorie are still picking up sailors and giving them a hard time. Back home, Aukie owns a Crosley garage. His slogan is Aukie’s cars are the best, you ride a mile and walk the rest. Every car has been tested for power on Division Street Hill. Lauren and Raymond are racing against each other at the Grand Prix. Roscleah has set up her own hospital in Hector named Lodge’s Lodge,” and she is always ready to take in Lauren’s victims. Fran Woodward is still playing the field. She can’t seem to make up her mind. And Jane Per-sonius is still living up to her old nickname, which we won’t mention here. Remember what it was? Robert Fenton is now principal of the new school that was just built. Kenny Symes is his band leader. Emma is teaching science and Bill Bond, known in this area as the second Einstein, is teaching math. Of course Ellen Canfield is the school nurse and is trying to keep all the kids from skipping school. She just can't understand why they would want to a thing like that! Vincy has opened the Hug-me-tight” corset shop and is doing a bursting” business. Leslie Merrill is a predictor and still foretelling what is going to happen in the future. Poor Peggy, they still have her at Willard. Genevieve Berry owns the Corner Beauty Salon and Hope and Dorothy are her ever ready assistants. Rodney doesn’t like to go so far as Washington to visit zoos, so he has started a zoo of his own where the schoolhouse used to be. Of course Chod is still peddling papers to help support Eloise and their tribe. Lenny can still be seen trodding nightly to the Old Corning road. Marjorie and Shirley are trying to keep their husbands and Lewis Cramer is trying to keep Ruth. Say, it’s getting late, and, you know, we old people aren’t as young as we used to be and we just can’t take these late hours anymore, so I'll leave you with this account of the Class of '52. 16 Standing — Mr. Robbins, Specchio, Richards, Mondalto, Filippetti, Woodward, Pcrsonius, Hawes, Love, Mr. Ward, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Hertenstein. Mr. Hertenstein. Wickham, A. Adams. Bachand. Canfield. Miller, Symcs. Lodge. Sayvaore. Merrick, Swarthout. Tinker, Kendall, Mr. Padsley, Arcangeli. Seated — Roberts, Viglione. Tallarido, Williams. Gates. Field, Ken Smith. Hoare. Bond. Keith Smith. Millen. Bassett, Clark, R. Adams. Spencer. Fenton. Berry, Robbins. 19 First Row — Wood. Martin. Landry, Barber. DcDominicis. Mathews. Lautzenheiser. Rogers. Second Row — Walters. Carlson. Tallarido. Mickel. Powers. Kelly. McAnarney. Richardson, Frederick. Third Row — Blake. VanDeusen. Symes. Stamp. Cartmell. Landsberg. Crandall. Bauman. Fourth Row — Murray. Foote. Lott. School had to start again this year and we marched through the portals as Juniors. This year we were a little above the general crowd: we were almost there. We looked forward to a big year with the election of our class officers. It took place in the cafeteria. The results were as follows: President, Louie DelRosso: Vice-President. Pat Kelley; Secretary. Jean Smyder: Treasurer; Monty Stamp took the place of Kenneth Hale, who moved soon after the elections. Our first school activity was our dance, the traditional Sadie Hawkins’ Dance. Committees were appointed who planned and worked out the schedule for the dance. The first event of our Junior year proved to be a great success. About Christmas time we began to have class meetings right and left. The subject? Christmas wreaths, of course! We did pretty well with this project. Also about this time everyone was talking Class rings. T his year we decided not to follow the general trend. We chose what is known as the college style. They arrived just in time for Christmas. Around Easter, we decided on a new arctivity. This was a roller skating party on the gym floor. It was mainly to raise money for the fast looming Junior Prom. 20 1953 First Row — Brubaker, Baker. Suits. Biever. Mead. Wager. Rathbun, Tripp. Blanchard. Second Row — Cope. Bush, Shannon. Usher. Strong. Smydcr. Scaptura. Marcellino, Mathews, Hayes, Burnett. Third Row — Fazzary.Bartholomeo. Richards. DelRosso. Scaptura. O'Dca, Viglione, Laughlin. Ames. Fourth Row — Webster. Thorpe. Arthurs. Then it was time for the Prom. We decided to call it ‘Blossom Time. The decorations were very attractive. We engaged Dick Hamlin’s orchestra for the big event. Our class also had the privilege of sending a girl to Girls’ State. This girl was Ann Landry, who was chosen by the Elk’s Club. For our Daisy Chain we took a nice trip (on foot) over hill and dale. 1 do believe that we never want to see another daisy. To top off our very busy year, we put on the Alumni Banquet. We appreciated very much the help we received from the students’ mothers. In closing we want to extend to this year’s Senior Class the heartiest good wishes for this and every year to come. 21 Mary Ann Mathews Jean Smyder First Row — Mickel. Haugbey. Miller. Conte, Green. Ely. Brown. Fazzary, Bartholmeo. Landry. Second Row — McCarty. McNeil. Hurlburt. Heimsoth. Fenton. Hitchcock. Barber. Martin. Harris. Third Row — Smyder. Tomassi, Murphy, Richtmyer. Morris. Powers, Bond. Hazlitt, T. Bond. Fourth Row —Smalley. Covert. Houck. Frederick. S. Fazzary, Rodabaugh. Osborne. Coykendall. Fifth Row — Weaver, Welch. Mathews, Cleveland. Once again on September 4 the doors of Watkins Glen Central School were opened to many industrious students. This year we entered these doors with greater pride, for we were no longer lowly Freshmen, but Sophomores. The election of officers was held in the auditorium under the supervision of Mr. Lemak. James Paradiso filled the position of president, the vice-presidency went to Harry VanHorn. Helen M. Green was elected secretary and Donna Ely treasurer. It was decided that Lewis Specchio with the assistance of Judy Brown would manage the business affairs of the class. We were very proud to have Mr. Elliott accept the position of class advisor. Our first activity, the hot dog concession, went over with a bang. We started selling refreshments at the football games and continued throughout the basketball season. Although it was a lot of work. Donna's report showed it was well worth our while. Early in November committees were formed for the “Hop Sop’’ on November 21. Judy Brown, who was the chairman of the dance, aided by other members of the committee, did a wonderful job on advertising and decoration. One of the biggest social successes of the school year was the “Sweetheart Hop which was held on February 15. Alice Joyce Haughey was appointed chairman of this dance and with the help of her committee everything ran very smoothly. 22 First Row — Waugh. Dean. Switzer. Oliver. I.aughlin. Caslin. N. Dean. Davis. Rapalee. Harvey. Second Row — Brink. Martin, Smith. Hill. Dean. Caward. Haight. Given. P. Usher. Third Row — Usher. Roberts, Landry, Specchio. Andrews, Peters. Symes, DeNardo, Compese. Fourth Row — Kellogg, Decker, Waugh. Vaughn. Schimizzi. Paradiso. Button. Elliott. Fifth Row — Cummings. Hawes. Speary, O'Dell. VanHorn. ”1 . Schimizzi. Sports have been an important part of our school life. We had some stars on the football, basketball and baseball teams. Others provided the teams with spirit and incentive. Many members of our class have been very active in intramurals this year. The teams wouldn't have been the same without the spirit of the Class of '54. Our class has been a musical one. Many Sophomore voices enriched Glee Club and Mixed Chorus, while others played in the band. Judy Brown, accompanied both choruses part of the year and Carol Miller has been an outstanding vocal soloist. Alice Joyce Haughey kept us well posted on the social activities of the year through the Student Standard. We would like to express our gratitude to all the teachers who have so willingly helped us reach this half-way mark in our high school career. We especially thank Mr. Elliott for his greatly needed aid which helped us so much throughout the year. To the Seniors, who are leaving us this year, we extend our best wishes for the years to come. 23 —ALICE JOYCE HAUGHEY First Row — Slobodynak. M. Roberts. N. Roberts. P. Dean. Doane, Shepardson. LeShure, Merrill. Bauman. Viglione. Updyke. Second Row — J. Smith. 1 allis. Blake. Crego. Paradiso. Carrigan. Vitali, Minichello, Compese, Myers, Powers. Third Row — Foster. Miller, L. Kendall. Simmons. Welch, Brubaker, Densmore, Rogers. Angel, Jones. Williams. Fourth Row — Ameigh. Wilcox. Auble, Swisher. Franzese. Ryan. Morris. Webster, Berry. Fifth Row — Fetterman, Mosher. Meehan, C. Smith, Harrison. On September 4 the doors of learning were opened to us, Freshmen at last! Many teachers and upperclassmen were asked directions and helped us with our schedules. In about two weeks we were ready to settle down to the pace of the high school. Progress set in as we set forth to elect our class officers. The tabulation showed: President. Donny Franzese: Vice-President Jackie Carrigan; Secretary, Margie Viglione: Treasurer. Rose Morgan: and Class Advisor. Mr. Fetterman. Then the Seniors initiated us. This we will long remember! The dance they gave in our honor was free to those who had a red F” on their forehead. At the trial ,as you might guess, we were all sentenced ' guilty by Aukie Gates and the jury. Some had to dance the Charleston, recite (by singing) nursery rhymes, and drink Coke with a npple. Even so. it was all fun. With our new officers to lead us. we began to make plans for our first dance. After many suggestions, we finally decided to celebrate leap year. Thus the Leap Year Twirl was born. With our advisor behind us and help from everyone, our dance turned out to be very successful. Wilma Morgan and Bob Webster were crowned king and queen. Definite plans for Freshman Field Day will soon be in effect. We are determined to make our second big project as successful as our dance. The sports field has been well decorated with Freshmen in football, basketball and baseball. Three Freshman girls were on the JV cheerleading squad, cheering the team when it was most needed. 24 ?955 First Row — Mitchell. Wood. B. Cope, Crance, Simmons. W. Morgan, Haire. Carpenter. Bond, Stoddard. Hoyt. Second Row — M. Bush, Lederman, Palmer, Bale, Hoare, Edsall. Berry, Wenban, Auble, Booth, Stoddard. Third Row — Depew. Mason, Laughlin, Perry. Biever, Lurcock, Landry. Hillerman, Arcan-geli, Bannister, Walling. Fourth Row — Silvernail, Stamp, Davis, Wasson, Smith. Walsh, Peters. Kendall. Fifth Row — Butler, Fitch. Maine. Maloney. Many of our classmates are exhibiting their hidden talents to the Junior and Senior Bands and the girls to the Glee Club and Mixed Chorus. Intramurals have been numbered with many Freshmen boys and girls alike. The Junior Bookworms had quite a few Freshmen in it as well. Through the Student Standard. Gwen Updyke has presented the escapades of the Class of ’55 to the school. Each and everyone of the Freshmen want to thank each other for making this school year an enjoyable one. Our thanks to the many teachers who have so patiently put up with us during our first year and have been so cooperative when we needed help. The Class of '55 wish to express its thanks and appreciation to Mr. Fet-terman, who as class advisor, assisted us through a successful year. Our heartiest congratulations to the out-going Seniors. We hope that the future holds for them success and happiness in the careers they have chosen. 25 Jackie Carrigan Marjory LeShure Margaret Viglione 26 Student Standard First Row — Viglionc. Wickham. Miller. Hoarc. Upkyke. Second Row — Bassett. Suits. Richards. Mondalto. Kelly. Roberts Third Row — Morgan. Bush. Marcellino. De atiny First Row — Powers. Sployd. Miller. Mickel. 27 Second Row — Bassett, Fenton. Hoare. Seated — Bush, Landry. Baker. Marcellino, Strong. DeDominicis. Standing — Mead. Frederick, Rogers, Stillman, Suits, Mathews, Cope, Barber. Settiai (?ltc First Row — Bachand. Miller. Wickham. Tinker. Second Row — Pike. Hawes, Stillman, Swarthout. Mondalto. 28 7{JiCtie ' 'ZUee eatt Seated — Specchio. Woodward. Viglionc. Love. Kendall. Gates. Richards. Hawes. Standing — DeSarno. Ryan. Adams. Clark. Hoare, Kelly. Miller. Wickham. tyuvUvi 'Soo ova'im First Row — Bush. Palmer. Smith. Bale. Viglione. Fenton. Second Row — Updyke. Stillman. Roberts. Brink. Shepardson. LeShurc, Cope. 29 future 'parvtterd rfntetica First Row — Gardner, Walling, Wasson. Maine, Usher. Bannister. Coykendall. Wager, Tomassi. Davis. Hawes, Second Row — Webster. Oliver. Decker. Arcangeli. Hazlitt. Perry. Densmore. Berry, Waugh. Ames. Thorpe. (Seated) Mr. Harkncss. Murphy. Richtmyer. Mosher, Houck. Kendall. Merrill. Auble, Welch. Kellogg. Third Row — Meehan. VanDeusen. Bond. 'putctre 'rtyomeoua er tonertea Seated — Saraceni, Rappleye. Rogers, Canfield, Bachand, Bush. Standing — Hitchcock, Krivanek, Bauman. Turner, Davis, Swarthout, Martin. 30 SPORTS % First Row — Mr. Lemak. Ken Smith. Stratton. DelRosso. W. Ryan. VanHorn. Paradiso. Herrick. Mr. Warner. Second Row— Franzese. Meehan. Bond. P. Bartholomeo. Gates. Tallarido, DcSarno. Keith Smith. Compcse. Murray. G. Ryan. Third Row — Landry, Richards. Button. Waugh. DeNardo. F. Bartholomeo. Scaptura. Second Watkins Glen 7 Waverly 40 Watkins Glen 12 Horseheads 8 Watkins Glen 0 Elmira Heights 27 Watkins Glen 60 Bath 36 Watkins Glen 0 Athens 36 31 First Row — Murray, Viglione. VanHorn, Tallarido. Ken Smith. Keith Smith, Gates. Standing — Coach Lemak. Manager Scanlon. A' A) .eaytee Record Watkins Glen 47 Bath 46 Watkins Glen 57 Trumansburg 41 Watkins Glen 42 Painted Post 38 Watkins Glen 69 Horseheads 56 Watkins Glen 49 Ovid 36 Watkins Glen 38 Waverly 67 Watkins Glen 50 Bath 40 Watkins Glen 49 Owego 61 Watkins Glen 45 Ovid 54 Watkins Glen 48 Edison 60 Watkins Glen 74 Painted Post 48 Watkins Glen 65 Horseheads 72 Watkins Glen 47 Waverly 68 Watkins Glen 69 Trumansburg 66 Watkins Glen 49 Owego 55 Watkins Glen 62 Edison 36 Sectionals Watkins Glen 62 Newark Valley 50 Watkins Glen 61 Waverly 78 32 f V Seated — iManager Roberts. Compese, Stratton. Stamp. Harrison. Scbimizzi. Coach Warner. Standing — Depew. Viglione. Fazzary. Butler, Franzese. uleayue ‘RecarcC Watkins Glen 37 Bath 48 Watkins Glen 44 Trumansburg 40 Watkins Glen 39 Painted Post 24 Watkins Glen 44 Horseheads 56 Watkins Glen 47 Ovid 51 Watkins Glen 27 Waverly 52 Watkins Glen 35 Bath 38 Watkins Glen 41 Owego 43 Watkins Glen 47 Ovid 54 Watkins Glen 48 Elmira Heights 62 Watkins Glen 47 Painted Post 42 Watkins Glen 59 Horseheads 58 Watkins Glen 41 Waverly 54 Watkins Glen 56 Trumansburg 50 Watkins Glen 40 Owego 46 Watkins Glen 52 Elmira Heights 72 33 'l d'Kiitcf ‘Sa e aCt First Row — Compese. Depew. Ken Smith. Tallarido. Keith Smith. VanHorn. Franzese. Scaptura Second Row — Richards. Schimizzi, Maxwell. Adams. Harrison. Vaughn. C. Smith. Lemak. pi ‘StuefaU First Row — Arcangcli. Webster. Smith. Jones. I.aughlin. Butler. Second Row — Davis. Biever. 34 (?Aeenleaden � t J Richardson, D. Eyl. H. Suits, L. Scaptura. A. Barber, (Z teeiCeticle M. Viglionc, H. Green, K. Bartholomew, J. Carrigsn. 35 Left Side (1st row) Rathbun. DeDominicis, Bartholomew. Blake. Landsberg. (2nd row) T. Powers Fazzary J. Landry. Conte. P. Hawes. Tallis. (3rd row) Roberts. Shannon. Green. Kapral. Robinson. Ely. Right Side (right to left) (1st row) Andrews. Gates. Cartmell. Symes. (2nd row) J. Landry. Marciniak Fenton, J. Powers. K. Landry. Center (1st row) S Richards. Love. (2nd row) Kendall. Suits, Fraboni. (3rd row) Hurlbut. Hoare Wickham Smyder. Palmer. Cummings. (4th row) Cole. Wager. Wood. McCarty. Bond. Martin. T Symes Henderson. A. Richards, Kent. (5th row) Bailey, Vaughn. Morgan. Field. E. Hawes. Herrick. Speary, Fitch, Specchio, Bassett. flccniar euict McNeil row r n Jn' u B 'holomcw. Quirk. Kopp. Love. Hoy. Shannon. Millen. Piper. Ano.io inr } Culhgan. Roberts. Fraboni. Fraboni. Freeman. Irish. Bardeen, Smyder. Bardeen, Murphy, Angelo Williams. (Jrd row) Shannon Lureock. Bond. Duane. Murphy. Herr. Jackson. Gunning. Shepardson. Bale. Dean. Vanderhoef. (4th row) Schmidt, Murphy, Wager, Hopseker. Phelps, Bailey. P 35 Tttixed (? xru i 'DefrasUvPtettt 1st row — Vanderhoef. LeShure. Shepardson. M. Mathews. Berry. Saraceni. S. Mathews. Baker. Miller. Wickham. 2nd row—Bale. Palmer. Richards. Swarthout. Kendall. Morgan. Schottisek, Duane. Wager. Chapman. Mondalto. 3rd row—Shannon. M. Wager. Osborne. K. Symes. Symes, Clark. Bond. Bassett. Ledcrman, Miss Denson. (1st row) Haire. Vitali. Schottisek. Haughey. Palmer. Doane. R. Morgan. Compese. Brown. Personius. Kendall. Swarthout. (2nd row) C. Miller. Vanderhoef. LeShure. Shepardson. Howell. Perry. Mitchell. M. Wager. Blanchard. Burnett. Duane. Cole. (3rd row) Marcellino, McCarty, Richards. Specchio. Love. Filippetti. W. Morgan. Berry. Hoare. Updykc, Viglione. Wickham. N. Miller. G. Wager. Mickel. Denson. (4th row) Bale. Chapman. Herr. Chedzoy, Vaughn. Lederman, Tallis, M. Roberts, N. Roberts, Crego, Fish, Blake. McNeil, Smith, Waugh. 37 38 39 Name Is Likes Best Always Seen Best Suited for Adams. A. likeable a good time studying ? ? math teacher Adams. R. handsome women he can’t get dame-dreaming actor Bachand. Y cheerful drawing with Ellen dancer Bassett. F. musical sleeping cutting-in band elader Berry. G. neat Fran giggling house wife Berry. R. always around telling jokes wherever you go a private eye Bond. W. a genius the outdoors playing cards a csientist Canfield. E. agreebale blackmail pictures with Yolande a bowler Clark. R. Deadeye” playing ping-pong if not heard sports announcer Cramer. L. in the clouds Ruth in his Ford lab. technician Davis. D. devilish Pete at Burdett dances some man Edkin. D. always talking mysteries and heard auctioneer Fenton. R. tall ca rpentry studying an engineer Field L. a gambler Genesee in room 72 2 bookie Filippctti, T. sweet N. Carolina boys gabbing a secretary Gates. D. a Romeo girls under the bed a bouncer Gillette. P. quiet drawing but not heard an artist Hawes. P. cute the Navy limping Willard Hoare, J. President Mary Jane up front Cornell Kendall. R. in love riding in Buicks play the piano Lauren Krivanek. E. jolly math smiling sheepishly a nurse Lodge. L. nice to knoy Roseleah having fun a chauffeur Love, N. vivacious basketball players at the game a lover girl Merrick. H. “Hopey” Raymond mixing sodas stenographer Merrill. L. bashful singing volunteering salesman Millen. R. lost science with an answer absent-minded prof. Miller. N. our Editor late hours at Mary Jane’s practical nurse Mondalto. V. charming Greg with Greg Greg Pike. M. smart Vernon on the honor roll house wife Richards. S. absent-minded Delmont day dreaming an artist Robbins. R. short a good time playing euchre professional gambler Robinson. S. married Tom with a smile a wife Roberts. C. a man about town Eloise with Eloise business man Ryan. W. always late football in the office State Pen Salvatore. L. a friend (censored) hunting House Dick Smith. Keith on every team animals making out movie star Smith. Ken a good player cheerleaders on the team major leagues Specchio. A. adorable sports if you look close model Spencer. R. ‘Kicker dancing having fun playboy Symes. K. Crooner flying taking pictuies photographer Tallarido. T. Bruno hie ? ? ? behind the 8-ball Coach linker, V. shy eating helping out make-up artist Wickham. M. reliable John at Miller’s maid Woodward, F. nice either Field 40 around town a brave man