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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

FOREWORD It has always been considered difficult to break away from familiar, standard traditions. Such was the case in our school this year when a controversy arose which involved changing the name of the yearbook. However, after a great deal of discussion, a vote was taken and the alteration was finally approved. “The Oracle” is now known as “The Senecan.” The reason for changing the name of the yearbook was not just an impulse to do something no other class has ever attempted. Rather, it was thought that a name which had direct connection with our town and its surroundings, would tend to increase and improve the latent lack of school spirit. The name, Senecan, is reminiscent of the Indian civilization, which once flourished on the shores of Seneca Lake, and that has given this region its colorful legends and historical significance. Therefore, the new name represents something with which the whole student body is thoroughly acquainted. The Senecan Staff has done its utmost this year in compiling an excellent yearbook, which is truly worthy of its newly-born and meaningful name, “The Senecan.” A L M A M A T E R In A Lovely Valley Nearing Seneca’s Deep Tide, Stands Our School With Town Uprearing, Stately In Its Pride. In This World of Strong Endeavor As We Act Our Part, May The Memory Forever Linger In Each Heart. CHORUS Wake The Chorus, Send It Ringing Far Through Glen And Vale, To Our Alma Mater Singing Watkins, Hail, All Hail! Wake The Chorus, Send It Beating Far Through Glen And Vale, Hear The Echoes Soft Repeating Watkins, Hail, All Hail! 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword „ 1 Alma Mater 2 Dedication 5 Mr. Cook ................................ 6 To the Class of ’54 7 Board of Education 8 Faculty ...................—....... 9, 10, 11 Senior Class Officers 12 Seniors .................... - 13-25 This Was Our Life 26, 27 Class Prophecy 28, 29 Senior Play 30, 31 Informals 32 Classes .................. .......- 33. 41 Informals ...............................42 Activities ................ ..... 43-54 Music 55-60 Sports .............................. 61-71 Elementary School 72, 73 Grammar School Graduates of ’54 74 Informals .......................... 75-78 Autographs .................... 79, 80 The graduating class of 1954 dedicates this new yearbook, The Senecan, to our former class adviser, Mr. John Elliott. It has been through his tireless efforts and cooperation that we have been able to present such a publication as this. The change of title from “The Oracle” to “The Senecan” was due also to the efforts of our class adviser who thought it more fitting to name our publication with respect to our locality. We should like to express our gratitude, honor, and respect for Mr. Elliott, our friend and teacher. Through his backing, we seniors were able to have our annual Easter trip to Washington, D. C. For three years he devoted much of his time to help us attain our goal. He will be remembered for the lesson he taught us; namely, “If you want something bad enough, you will work hard for it.” Those of us who had occasion to know him and those who became acquainted with him will always remember Mr. Elliott’s dynamic personality and fine sense of humor. 5 The Watkins Glen Central School this year welcomes its new supervising principal, Mr. John R. Cook. A native of Corning, N. Y., he graduated from Corning Northside High School, and received his B. S. from Alfred University and his M. Ed. degree from Cornell University. He has had previous experience in both the teaching and executive fields. He taught mathematics and science and was guidance instructor at Hammondsport for six years, was vice-principal and guidance instructor for five and one-half years at Dundee, and was principal at Hammondsport from 1945-1953. A firm believer in a balanced school program, Mr. Cook has brought many new ideas to Watkins. His first project was the forming of a Student Council to encourage better citizenship in the school on the part of the students. He proposed to get more student participation in activities by initiating an activity period when club and class meetings were to be held, and encouraged students to work towards better grades by forming a branch of the National Honor Society and by inducing a new marking system. Through these changes, Mr. Cook has encouraged and offered higher scholarship to the students of Watkins Glen Central School. Mr. Cook holds the respect and admiration of the student body and the faculty, and we hope he continues in Watkins Glen Central for many successful years. 6 To the Class of 1954: The memories of your high school days will always be cherished ones. This splendid yearbook will help you in the years to come—to live these enjoyable days over again. As you complete your graduation, it is hoped that you will go out into whatever field you have chosen to serve others as they have served you; that you will make your investment in education “pay off” and that you will take advantage of the openings offered you. Use them wisely and fairly. Greater opportunities come only to those who are qualified to use them. There still are more fields beckoning to you in America than anywhere else in the world. Good luck and success to you one and all. John R. Cook, Supervising Principal John Hoare Bertha Ganung Donald Wickham Jack Love BOARD OF Frank Cole EDUCATION Charles Stamp WATKINS GLEN C ENTRAL School 9 John Coon Harriet Allen Donald Harkness Louise Stillman Ronald Ward Joseph Lemak Charles Linton Curtis Natusch Lucy Viglione Richard Fetterman Julia Sployd Elizabeth Haughey John Elliott Naomi Roberts Ellen Parker Raymond Bailey Milford Warner Marion Turner Francis Blake John Rowles Dominick Giambo Theresa Morrin Leonard Fudge Mary Babcock William Barnes John Lowman Doris Line Mildred Denson Myrtle Miller Senior Class Officers Seated, 1. to r.: M. L. Conte, H. M. Green, J. Brown, J. Haziitt. Standing, 1. to r.: J. Compese, P. Murphy. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS OF ’54 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Business Manager Ass’t Business Manager Judith Brown James Haziitt Helen Marie Green Paul Murphy Mary Lou Conte Joseph Compese 12 iHenturtam “'You are not dead—Life has but set you free! Your years of life were like a lovely song, The last sweet poignant notes of which, held long, Passed into silence while we listened, we Who loved you listened still expectantly! And we about you whom you moved among Would feel that grief for you were surely wrong— You have but passed beyond where we can see. For us who knew you, dread of age is past! You took life, tiptoe, to the very last; It never lost for you its lovely look; You kept your interest in its thrilling book; To you Death came no conqueror; in the end— You merely smiled to greet another friend!” David had a friendly disposition and was well liked by his teachers and classmates. He was faithful and conscientious in the performance of his duties at home and at school. He specialized in the agricultural course, was Treasurer and an active member of F. F. A., and was a member of the W. G. C. S. Mixed Chorus. EDWARD AMES “Man cannot be happy alone.” “Ed.” Smooth dancer, hey. good lookin'. “Dig that crazy mad Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 4 F F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner BERLE ARTHURS “Tell it to the Marines.” Half year student. New big car! Hi there! Intramurals 3 GILBERT BOND “Let me play the fool” “Gig.” Class clown—I’m going home.” Mrs. Allen’s joy. “Line up girls.” Wilbur’s bosom pal! Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 4 Baseball 1, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play, Hercules Oracle Staff f AUDREY BRINK “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer ” “Splendid personality. Loads of fun. “Oh those Marines!” RAY ANDREW ‘'Music’s Golden Tongue.” Blow that crazy horn. Quiet. “See you later Joan.” Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Boy’s State Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 4 RUTH BARBER “Efficiency to meet requirements.” There couldn’t be a better worker. Everybody’s friend— honesty at its best. Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Glee Club 1, 2 F. H. A. 4 15 JUDITH BROWN “If eyes were made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being” Our leader. Luxurious complexion. Friendly smile. “Chic” stylist. Good worker. Everyday letter writer. “I’m all for it.” President 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Ass’t Bus. Mgr. 2 Orchestra 4 Mass Band 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Club 4 Student Council 4 Alumni Ban. Sr. Play Comm. Election Day Dinner Senecan, Ed. Student Standard 1, 2, 3, Ed. 4 EDITH CAWARD “It’s the quality, not the quantity that counts ” “Edie” Whiz kid “freckles” Dot’s pal. F. H. A. 3 Honor Society 4 Honor Student VIRGINIA BUSH “Quiet and pleasant to know.” lGinny” shy ... A friend to all. Intramurals 1 Cafeteria Staff 1, 2 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Standard, 2 PAUL CLEVELAND “Speedy but usually late” “Steve.” Sports around in a blue Ford. “Sure would like to get in my locker.” JOSEPH COMPESE “Get money! Still get money, boy” “Groucho”. All around athlete. “I want the facts Mam.” Our future coach. Ass’t Bus. Mgr. 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Varsity Club 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play, Henry Senecan Staff 4 MARY LOUISE CONTE “Laugh yourself into stitches.” “Mary Lou.” Drives a Buick. Sparkling personality. “Hey kids, wait a minute.” Always for a laugh. “Does anybody have some gum?” “Don.” Business Mgr. 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Mass Band 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Senior Library Club 4 Pep Band 2 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Oracle Staff Student Standard 4 16 JAMES COYKENDALL “To live long, it is necessary to live slowly.” “Jim.” Shannon’s right-hand man. “Frankie Lou.” Intramurals 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4 KENNETH CUMMINGS “Deep in the heart of Texas.” “Ken.” Nice guy. Gene’s pal. Cowboy boots. “Sally.” Intramurals 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 RODNEY DECKER “The stranger always succeeds.” Likes horseback riding. Always ready to give an answer in history class. Good dancer. Intramurals 1, 2, 4 Ag. Basketball 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 BRUCE CUMMINGS “Men are only boys grown tall.” Gone but not forgotten—Dig that crazy scooter. Baseball 3 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 DOROTHY DEAN “Live to Learn, Learn to Live. “Dot.” Navy—“Oh my gosh.” Dreamy eyes. Wonderful friend. Intremurp!s 2. 3, 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Senior Library Club 4 F. H. A. 4 DONNA ELY “ can resist anything but temptation.” “Donna Lee.” Suzie “Tenderly” Always for a good time. “Hey kids, let’s have a pajama party. Love ’em leave ’em. “Jimmy.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Mass Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 2, 3 Intramurals 1, 2 Glee Club 1 Election Day Dinner Senecan Staff 4 Student Standard 4 Senior Play, “Frankie Cheerleading 1. 2, 3, Capt. 4 17 RUTH EVANS “Sweet and fair she seems to be” “Ruthie.” Lillian's pal. “Oh nuts.” “Does my hair look all right?” Sweet personality. Senior Library Club 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner ROSE FAZZARY “O surprising beauty and in bloom of youth. “DeeDee.” “Not late, just early for tomorrow. “Johnny.” Beautiful clothes. “Oh no you don’t.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 2 Mass Band 4 Intramurals 1, 2 Glee Club 1 Library Council 3 Senior Library Club 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senecan Staff 4 Student Standard 4 Senior Play, “Nina” SAM FAZZARY “7n the dead vast and middle of the night “Sam.” A good looker. “Hey you kids.” Mrs. Stillman’s chatterbox. Neat dresser. Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Boy’s State Honor Society 4 Honor Student IDA MAY FRIENDS “Silence sweeter is than speech Quiet and sweet. Awfully nice to know. Expressive eyes. Election Day Dinner Intramurals 3 Senior Play Committee GERALD GASCON “A little boy with a ' mighty heart “Jerry.” I’m certified! Seen but not heard. HELEN MARIE GREEN “She's like a clock, the only way you can stop her is to let her run down “Sue.” Full of pep, “’Polak”, North Carolina, live it up to the greatest of exuberance. “Boo Boop Te Doop.” “Glenn.” Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Senior Play, “Celeste” Senecan Staff 4 Student Standard 4 Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 18 RENE HARRINGTON “Gentlemen always seem to remember blondes” Half year student. Southern belle. Mr. Lemak's pal. Glee Club 3, 4 YVONNE HARRIS “Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit.” “Timmy.” Beautiful blond hair. Quiet. Glee Club 1, 3 F. H. A. 3 ALICE JOYCE HAUGHEY “Full of fun and mischief too, doing things she shouldn't do.” “A. J.” “I know I didn’t pass.” Paul. Bikini bathing suit girl. Vivacious. Senior Library Club 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senecan Staff 4 Student Standard 1, 2, 3 Band 1, 2 Intramurals 1, 2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Senior Play, Madeline” EDWARD HAWES “I have learned about women.” Ed.” Wow, what a female!” The great lover. Hercules’ bosom pal. “Hey kids, get out of my truck.” Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Ag. Basketball 2, 3 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Election Day Dinner Senecan Staff Senior Play, “Wilbur” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 4 JAMES HAZLITT “The man who blushes is not quite the brute.” Jim.” Shy and sly—Our basketball star. Hey you kids.” Student Council 4 Election Day Dinner Senecan Staff 4 Senior Play, “Mr. Schuster” Boy's State Vice President 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 JOHN HOUCK “One ear it heard; at the other it went out.” John.” Deep voice. If you’re in trouble, go to John.” Nice guy- Election Day Dinner Intramurals 1, 2, 3 F. F. A. Basketball 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Property of Library Watkins Glen Central School Watkins Glen, New York 19 HURLBUT, MARGARET “Second thoughts they say are the best ’ “Peg. ’ Our prompter. Tom. Our future Girl Scout leader. I can get it for you wholesale.” Good sport. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Senior Library Club 4 Pep Band 1. 2, 3 JEANNE LANDRY “Love is sweet for a day” “Jean.” Wandering eyes. “Let’s go to Burdett.” Always at the scene of action. Cheerleading 4 Senior Play, “Grandma” Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Senecan Staff JOHN LANDRY “To blow and swallow at the same time is not easy.” Spike.” Jean’s other half. Our football star. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Election Day Dinner Boy’s State Senior Play, “Mr. Quigley” FRANCES LAUGHLIN “There’s a sparkle in her eye and one on her finger” “Suie.” Beautiful blond hair. Barb’s pal. “Oh how I hate homework.” Honor Society Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Intramurals 3, 4 Honor Student OWEN MATHEWS “The pleasing punishment that women bear .” Good looking. Regular guy. “Muscles.” “Julie.” Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Baseball 3 Basketball 3, 4 Varsity Club LILLIAN McCARTY “A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.” “Lil.” Ruth’s pal. “Sure that’s nice.” “Let’s go to Odessa.” Wonderful personality. Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play, “Daphne” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 20 NANCY McNEIL '77 try anything once.” “Smokey.” Jim. Holy cow. Always seen in the Just Right, doing the Hokey Poke. CAROL MILLER “Charms strike the sight and merit wins the soul ” “Let’s go to Missouri.” “Bob.” “Buck up. Pleasant smile— friendly. Beautiful voice. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Senior Library Club Election Day Dinner Senior Play, “Mrs. Nelson” Senecan 4 PAUL MURPHY “Nothing is so powerful as the mind.” “Murph.” Intramurals champ. Wow, what a brain! Wavy hair. Senecan Staff 4 Student Standard 4 Honor Society 4, President Class Treasurer 4 Band 2 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. I, 2, 3, 4, President Honor Student LEONARD O’DELL ”School's all right except for the classes” “Lenny.” Irish eyes are smiling. 88 Olds.’ ’ Smoothie.” Terrific dancer. Full of fun and mischief. SHEILA MICKEL “A sweet attractive kind of grace.” “Shelly.” Mrs. Miller’s regular visitor. “Good morning.” Cute and petite. “Dick. DAVID MORRIS “Fewer persons have courage enough to appear as good as they really are.” “Dave.” Mr. I.Q. Always seen on the corner of 9th and Decatur. “Witty” 21 MARION OLIVER GEORGE OSBORNE “The grass stoops not; she treads on it so light .” “Ollie.” Tiny. Suie's pal. “Do you know how to do this one.” Intramurals 3 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee M “I must say something even if it is not called for” Kenyon’s man. All around good guy, by George. Mixed Chorus F. F. A. 3 JAMES PARADISO “God bless the man who first invented sleep.” “Ratsy. Deviltry in silence. “Liz. “That name would kill anyone.” Short, dark, hand- some, and easy going. Class Vice-Pres. 1 President (Class) 2 Football 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1 FRANK PASTORE “Size alone does not make the man” “DeDe.” Knows how to pick a wardrobe. “Judy.” Little guy; little car. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Committee Orchestra 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 MONNA PATTERSON “A face that smiles is always good.” 54’s shortest. Audrey’s pal. “Squeeky.” Nice to know. Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner ROSE PAUL “The way to have friends is to be one.” “Teddy.” Fine addition to the school. “Jack.” Friendly. Senior Library Club 4 Election Day Dinner Intramurals 4 Glee Club 4 22 THOMAS POWERS “O this learning, what a thing it is.” Tom.” And four—the perfect crime.” Peg.” Nice fellow.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play, “Dr. Brown” Pep Band 1, 2, 3 SHIRLEY RAPPLEYE “The glory of a firm capacious mind.” Brains unlimited. Quiet and serene! Attractive long hair. Election Day Dinner F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Honor Society 4 Valedictorian RICHARD RICHTMYER A man of structure and firm abstinence.” ‘Dick.” Green Dodge. Handsome. Election Day Dinner Intramurals 3, 4 Ag. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2. Secretary 3, 4 ANNA RICHARDSON “Better late than never” Terrific voice. Our columnist. Never a borrower or a lender be.” Always willing to help. Senior Library Club Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Student Standard 4 Intramurals 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 3 Mixed Chorus 3 ANTHONY SCHIMIZZI “Who does not love wine, women and song, remains a fool his whole life long.” Tony.” Doby.” Ladies’ ideal. Louie’s buddy. What’ll you : have.” Chevy.” Basketball 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3 “My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me.” Jack.” Always seen in a tan Dodge. Rose.” What a doll! Swell dresser. Varsity Club , Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Senecan Staff 4 Student Standard 4 Band 3 Intramurals 4 Footballs 3 Baseball 3 Basketball 3 Mixed Chor. 3, 4 Projection Club 4 JOHN ROWLES SALLY JO SMITH “Sweets to the sweet; farewell.” “Jo-” June Ann’s best pal— Sweet voice. “Witty.” Monty. “Cute.” Library Council 3 Senior Library Club Election Day Dinner Alumni Banquet Senior Play Committee Mixed Chorus 3, 4 JOSEPH SMYDER “Work is the least of my ideas” “Joe.” Bowling whiz—“Get a load of that car.” Handyman at the Market Basket. Band 1, 2, 3 24 DOUGLAS SPEARY “ You can lead a man to school but you can't make him think” “Doug.” Cute smile—Ompa! Ompa! (Tuba.) Always getting caught doing something he shouldn’t. LEWIS SPECCHIO “My only boo s were women’s looks and folly’s all they’ve taught me.” “Lou.” Tony’s other half. Reason why girls make passes at fellows with glasses. Man about town. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Class President 1 Business Manager 2 Boy’s State Senecan Staff Senior Play Committee Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Election Day Dinner CELIA SWITZER “Her heart is like the moon; there’s a man in it.” “Johnny.” she likes sparkler.” — the reason why Odessa. “See my Senior Library Club, Sec. Election Day Dinner THOMAS SYMES BEVERLY VANDERLIP “Politeness costs nothing, and gains everything .” “Bev.” She’ll make some guy a swell wife. Always willing to help. Senior Library Club F. H. A. 2, Sec. 2, Pres. 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee “Tom.” Why he spends his hours over to Vicker’s—Jane M. Swell guy. Orchestra 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Intramurals 1, 2, 4 PAULINE USHER “Those of few words are the best.” Good athlete — Plans to join the Waves. Radiant complexion. Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 LESLIE VAUGHN “So tall a tree; so tall a man” “Les.” Tall and stately. Rena. History whiz. Nice guy. Band 1. 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Honor Society 4, President Election Day Dinner Senior Play, “Uncle Bob” Boy’s State 3 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 J-V Basketball 1, 2 Salutatorian JUNE ANN WAUGH “In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare.” “Junie.” JoJo’s friend—“Bell Bottom Blues.” Our queen— Beautiful hair — Terrific girl. Senior Library Club, Pres. Honor Society Honor Student Student Council, President Alumni Banquet Election Day Dinner Senior Play Committee Intramurais 2, 3 Glee Club 2 r t 25 In September 1941 little did Miss Abbott or the other teachers to follow know what they were in for. The first years flew by very fast and soon we were in seventh grade and passing classes just 1’ke the upper-classmen. We never will forget those bus rides to Grotto and back home. Then on to the eighth grade and Regents, but we passed them. In 1950 we had finally made it; we were Freshmen. We chose as our leaders Louis Specchio, James Paradiso, Helen Marie Green and Dominick Schimizzi with Mr. Lemak as our class adviser. Although the Seniors didn’t initiate us, we still looked up to them with the usual amount of admiration. On January 25, 1951, we had our first dance, “Lolly Pop Twirl”, with music by the Trail Blazers. As the end of our Freshman year came to a close, we had the traditional Freshman Field Day. This year we had a baseball game and sold refreshments in the afternoon and the record dance at night. Back to school in our Sophomore year in September 1951; our leaders were James Paradiso, Harry Van Horn, Helen Marie Green, Donna Ely and for our class adviser, Mr. Elliott, a newcomer to our school. As we were out to make money, we started in football season with our hot dog stand and continued right on through the basketball season. This proved to be a very worthwhile project. On Nov. 21st we held our first dance of the year, “Hop Sop.” It was very successful. Our next undertaking was the “Sweetheart Hop” on February 15. This was just a round dance, one of our new ideas which was very well liked. During the intermission of this dance, we had our First Annual Talent Show with Henry Fazzary taking first 1950 Hi m School ' 26 prize. With this year over our “On To Washington Fund” swelled to even more. The next year we were Juniors and getting higher all the time. Our class leaders this year were James Paradiso, Judie Brown, Helen Marie Green, Donna Ely and our class adviser again Mr. Elliott. We had many big projects this year. The first was the selection of our class rings which we all anxiously awaited. They made beautiful Christmas presents. Our next activity was the traditional “Sadie Hawkins Dance” in November. This went over in a big way because the girls asked the boys. As Christmas season came closer, you could see all the Juniors hurrying and scurrying around trying to sell wreaths. Soon. Judie Brown was elevated to our class president. May came and with it came the Junior Prom, “Springtime in Paris.” Next thing we knew we were picking daisies for the traditional “Daisy Chain” for graduation day. Graduation night we followed with another tradition, the Alumni Banquet, with the able help of our mothers. Then we had our class picnic which was held at Enfield. Well, here we were Seniors in September 1953 and finally hit the top. We were saddened by the loss of one of our classmates, David VanDeusen. Our leaders elected this year were Judie Brown, James Hazlitt, Helen Marie Green, Paul Murphy, with Mr. Elliott again as our class adviser. This year got off to a rush start with the selling of the Grand Prix programs. This netted a nice profit for us. Then to prove that the Seniors were superior, we had Freshman Initiation and a trial at night and everyone was found guilty of course, then after the trial, a dance for the Freshmen. Elections were coming up and so our next project was the Election Day Dinner. Again the help of our mothers was greatly appreciated and needed to make this a huge success. Then came the opportunity to prove that we were super salesmen—selling magazines. The two team captains were Joe Compese and Leslie Vaughn, with Joe’s team taking the prize. The biggest event of the year was our Senior Ball, “Rhapsody in White”, with Helen Marie and Dick as queen and king. The next important event in our life was the Senior Play, “Finders Creepers.” The lucky ones chosen by Director Bill Kelly and Mrs. Allen were Gilbert Bond, Rose Fazzary, Edward Hawes, Helen Marie Green, John Landry, Donna Ely, Leslie Vaughn, Jeanne Landry, Thomas Powers, Lillian McCarty, James Hazlitt, Alice Joyce Haughey, James Paradiso, Carol Miller and Joe Compese. Others who helped were Mrs. Roberts and June Waugh with make-up; Mary Lou Conte and Peggy Hurlbut with prompting; Sheila Mickel headed the ushers and Judie Brown and Anna Richardson provided intermission music. As you all know, Mr. Elliott left for California around the first of April. So, before he left, we had a going away party for him in the cafeteria Also invited were Mr. Cook and Mrs. Miller. Everything went over very well; we greatly surprised Mr. Elliott. We had lots to eat, then we played records and danced. Then after 4 long months of hard work, and saving for it, it finally came—The Trip. It may be over, but the memories of the fun and tours will live on with us forever. The bus ride down—those huge (?) staterooms on the boat—then finally Washington itself. Those parties we had in the Franklin Park Hotel. The long walk up the Washington Monument, huh, kids? That baseball game was really terrific. It’s all over but we never will forget it! Our next big step is graduation and so we leave our dear, old Alma Mater behind, never to return as a class again. What the future holds for us, no one knows, but our memories here and all the help given to us by the wonderful teachers will never be forgotten. With this we bring to a close our life history. TSSZ.. Class of ’54 Prophecy While cleaning the attic on this June 28, 1974, I ran across my 1954 Watkins Glen Central School yearbook, and as I glance through it, I think over what has become of the Class of ’54. I met Peggy Hurlbut in the Ben Franklin yesterday and she tells me that she and Tommy Powers have finally come to terms after all these years and are planning on merging the Hughey Boot Shop and the Ben Franklin into a large department store. She also told me that Jeanne Landry is planning on'getting married for the sixth time Sunday and has been living very nicely on alimony and insurance. I ventured into the Snack ’n’ Shake and found that Rat Paradiso now owns the place, but, by his looks, I believe he does more snacking than shaking. Some of the class couldn’t even get away from the old Alma Mater. Virginia Bush is head dietitian at the W. G. C. S. cafeteria, and George Osborne is chief cook and bottle washer. Pauline Usher is gym teacher. I learn from a pretty reliable source that Ed Ames has gone awol for the twelfth time and is hiding out in the back of the Market Basket where the manager, Doug Speery, smuggles him food. Helen Marie Green is private secretary to John J. Rockefeller and is working her way up. Some of our class have become well known in the field of entertainment. Ed Hawes and Gilbert Bond have taken Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis’s place on the Colgate Comedy Hour. Jim Hazlitt has taken Phil Rizzuto’s place as manager of the New York Yanks. Ann Richardson has finally reached her goal as a night club singer and is making her debut tonight at the Garden Grill. Owen “Mad Man” Mathews is scheduled to wrestle Dangerous Danny Dugan at Dunn Field next Saturday night. The other day I received a letter from Yvonne Harris, who is head of a Hollywood charm school, and she says that she has run into a few of the kids out that way. She says that Jack Rowles owns Paramount Motion Picture studio and has become a great success. She also saw Judy Brown when she passed through Hollywood on her campaign tour for election as the first lady president of the United States and, of course, Frank Pastore was her chauffeur. Donna Ely also passed through Hollywood on her eighteenth annual tour to the Hawaiian Islands. Washington, D. C. made a pretty big hit with some of the class as a few went back to stay. Sally-Jo Smith and June Ann Waugh are 28 having a grand time giving parties for visiting senior classes, while Mary Lou Conte and Rose Fazzary are head of room reservations at the Franklin Park Hotel, trying to crowd everyone into room 521. Gene Smalley, Ken Cummings and Jerry Gascon are in the Lincoln Park Zoo—caretakers, that is! Dorothy Dean and Edith Caward are guides in Washington, but, so I’ve heard, they still don’t know their way around. Rodney Decker runs the ferry between Newport News and Norfolk and is doing very well aside from a few sinkings here and there. A few of us though, have really come up in the world. Rose Paul owns a sugar plantation in Puerto Rico. Dick Richtmyer is President of the Seneca Dairy Products, Inc., the biggest dairy association in New York State. Paul Murphy is raising prize dairy cattle on his 1000 acre ranch in Arizona. Leslie Vaughn is assistant atomic physicist for Professor Richard Fetterman at Oakridge Proving Grounds. Sam Fazzary has finally worked his way up to President of the Glen National Bank. Joe Compese is head of the Garbage Collector’s Association of America. Shirley Rappleye is Dean of Women at Keuka College. Marion Oliver is the court stenographer for the McCarthy Army hearing which is still going on after all these years. Alice Joyce Haughey owns the controlling interest in Liggett and Myers. Sheila Mickel and Audrey Brink run a lonely hearts club for Marines. Ray Andrew is building huge skyscrapers as head of the Andrew Construction Company. Jim Coykendall owns what used to be Shannon’s Gas Station. David Morris is head of the Ag. Department at Alfred. Primo Schimizzi, Tony Schimizzi, and Louie Specchio now own their own chain of liquor stores. Paul Cleveland is still mechanic at the Ford Garage. Ida Friends and Ruth Barber are short-order cooks at Chef’s Diner. Carol Miller is still hoping that Bob will come home from the Army soon. Monna Patterson, Celia Switzer and Sue Laughlin are in competition to see who can raise the most kids, but, as yet, Monna is ahead with four sets of twins. Lenny O’Dell and Ruth Evans are married and raising sweet violets. After all these years, Beverly Vanderlip has finally made her vows of matrimony. Nancy McNeil is also married, to a fly boy and is raising Jr. Birdmen. John Landry and Joe Smyder, the 20 year men, are still swabbing the deck and trying for their first ratings. The U. S. Marines, who only take men, keep Tom Symes on to peel potatoes. John Houck has advanced to commander and has his own ship in the U. S. Navy, with Allen Usher as cabin boy. Well, it’s getting late and I must finish cleaning the attic, so I’ll put aside my Senecan, though my heart and my best wishes remain with the Class of ’54. 29 FINDERS CREEPERS A THREE-ACT MYSTERY COMEDY PRESENTED MARCH 18 and 19, 1954 CHARACTERS OF SENIOR PLAY Wilbur Maxwell Edward Hawes Thi.tsen, tousle-headed, full of life and action. Hercules Nelson Gilbert Bond Aiso thirteen, Wiibur’s bosom pal. Celeste Helen Marie Green Afco.t fourteen, Hercules’ cousin. Nina Quigley Rose Fazzary Thirteen, great-granddaughter of J. T. Quigley. Frankie Donna Ely Celeste’s little sister, eleven, a live-wire who loves mystery stories. Aunt Mary Carol Miller Mother cf Celeste and Frankie, her hands are full. Uncle Bob Leslie Vaughn The jovial mortician, about 40. Granny Jeanne Landry At 75, a hep cat. Jason T. Quigley John Landry Over 75, ball of fire. Dr. Brown Thomas Powers A winning smile and cordial disposition. Madeline Alice Joyce Haughey Sister of Mr. Quiglev. Harry Schuster James Hazlitt Mr. Quigley's lawyer, a legal eagle. Daphne Lillian McCarty The maid, strong and silent. Claude ----------------------------- James Paradiso The caretaker. Henry Joe Compese The helper. THE COMMITTEES Publicity Ushers Make-up Assistant Make-up Prompting Stage Manager Stage Hands Posters, Programs, Tickets Rose Fazzary Sheila Mickel Mrs. Arthur Roberts ____________________June Ann Waugh Margaret Hurlbut Mary Lou Conte Lewis Specchio, Jack Rowles, Anthony Schimizzi, Ray Andrew, Frank Pastore Judith Brown Cheesecake! Napoleons Overhauling! Business as usual! John’s buddie! Is it all there? 33 Seated, 1. to r.: Gerald Ryan, Bus. Mgr.; Linda Card, Sec.; Richard Moran. Pres.; Jackie Carrigan, Vice Pres.; Gwen Up-dyke, Treas. Standing, 1. to r.: Mr. Fetter-man, class adviser; David Cook, Ass’t Bus. Mgr. Junior Class Last September we entered the school as Juniors at last! Just one more year, and we’ll be THERE! We were divided into two homerooms, ruled over by Mr. Natusch and Miss Sployd. Election of officers took place soon after, with the following chosen to guide us: president, Dick Moran; vice-president, Jackie Carrigan; secretary, Linda Card; treasurer, Gwen Updyke (permanent); business manager, Jerry Ryan, with Dave Cook as his assistant. Our first project was the annual Junior dance, the Sadie Hawkins. This was held on November 13, with Curt Bennett’s orchestra supplying the music. It proved very successful (since the girls bought the tickets!) Pat Pangallo and Rhea Angelo reigned as king and queen. With the coming of Christmas came the wreaths. All over were seen Juniors knocking at doors, and then delivering the wreaths. Jerry and Dave kept the record of sales straight in the board room, with Wilma Morgan leading by far. Also at this time, the student body voted to standardize the class rings. The design chosen was sent in from the company we order the rings from. Ours will be the first class to have the new ring design. As this is going to press, plans are under way for our next dance, the Shamrock Shag, which will be held on March 12. Music will be by the Night Riders. When that is over,we’ 11 start on the Junior Prom. We are proud to say that fourteen of our girls are on the newly formed National Honor Society. Dick Moran, Mary Bond and Kent Fitch represent us in Student Council. Gwen Updyke, Ruth Crego, Joan Tallis, Wilma Morgan, Joyce Palmer and Jerry Ryan are on the Student Standard staff. Our thanks go to Mr. Fetterman who has given us his time and aid when we needed it. To the Class of ’54 we extend our best wishes and good luck in the years to come. 34 JUNIOR GIRLS Seated, 1 to r: Dean, Morgan, Simmons, Vanderhoef, Hall, Cope, Howell, Bauman, Vitali, Paradiso, Davis, Slobodnyak, Viglione. 2nd row, 1 to r: Roberts, Hoare, Palmer, Bond, Myers, Haight, Lederman, Mitchell, Fish, Bush, Booth, Grimes. Updyke, Compese. 3rd row, I to r: Merrill, Berry, LeShure, Auble, Carrigan, Card, Schimizzi, Shepardson, Wenban, Roberts, Blake, Bale, Tallis, Crego. JUNIOR BOYS Seated, 1 to r: Brubaker, Arcangeli, Bannister, Wager, Maine, Harrison, Moran, Ryan, Franzese, Roberts. 2nd row, 1 to r: Walling, Tobey, Lurcock, Davis, Cook, Kendall, Johnson, Stamp, Wasson, Webster, Dickens. 3rd row, 1 to r: Maloney, Morris, Fitch, Laughlin, Densmore, Mason, Kendall, Meehan, Mosher, Swisher, Biever, Peters, Walsh. Sophomore Class CLASS OFFICERS K. Herr, Secretary M. J. Paradiso, Treasurer K. Depew, Business Manager G. Harkness, President A. Woodward, Vice-President SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 18, 1953, the wise and witty class of ’56 entered its Sophomore year. Though we have shrunk from 120 to 94 we are still a large class. After a short time our class assembled in the auditorium to elect our class officers. They were: president, Gail Harkness; vice-president, Alfred Woodward; secretary, Katy Herr; treasurer, Mary F. Paradiso, and class adviser, John Rowles. Many of our class members of musical talent took part in Junior and Senior Bands, School Orchestra, Glee Club, and Mixed Chorus. Also we were very active in sports and intramurals. Paul Phelps, Grace Ann Wager, William Wilkinson, Mary F. Paradiso, and Rena Fraboni (chosen assistant editor) kept the school informed of our activities through the Student Standard. We also had Sophomore representatives in the newly formed Student Council. They were: Alfred Woodward, Eleanor Duane, Gail Harkness, and Jane Myers. Our year’s first major event was a successful dance, the Holiday Whirl. Shortly after this event we started working vigorously on the refreshment stand, a project handed down to us by the Juniors. In the midst of the basketball season we sold basketball pins and held another dance, the Snowfall Swirl. We wish to express our gratitude to Mr. Rowles for his help in making our Sophomore year a prosperous one. We also thank our teachers who struggled with us throughout the year. Our class sincerely wishes the Senior class luck and a very bright future. 36 SOPHOMORE GIRLS Seated, 1 to r: O’Hara, Drake, Eleniewski, Schouten, Dean, Oliver, Switzer, Hatfield, Elliot, Cole, Soper, Wager, Herr, Jackson, Jannette. 2nd row, 1 to r: McAnarney, Clark, Powers, Chapman, Fraboni, Paradiso, Scanlon, Scanlon, Houck, Palmer. Caslin, Clawson, Vaughn, Burt, Chedzoy. 3rd row, 1 to r: Lokken, DeMunn, Friends, Ward, Zahorian, Olevnik, Burley, Baird, Clinch, Compese, Scholtisek, Kaminski, Duane. SOPHOMORE BOYS Seated, 1 to r: Phelps, Wright, Wright, Roberts, Brubaker, Harkness, Neumire, Caslin, Foster. 2nd row, 1 to r: Sciore, Chrisman, Hazlitt, Haughey, Wilkinson, Shannon, Mathews, Depew, Walsh, Lucky. 3rd row, 1 to r: Suits, Kuhn, Kapral, Ciprich, Phelps, Murray, Bond, Elliot, Tinker, Morris. OFFICERS N. Paradiso. vice-president J. Fazzary, treasurer L. Scott, president M. Lurcock, secretary Mr. Natusch Freshman Class On September 14, 1953, we returned to Watkins Glen Central High School as Freshmen. We felt “like big deals’’ until the Seniors showed us differently. Before we knew it Freshman Initiation Day was upon us. It was a hectic day for all of us but we managed to survive. At our first class meeting we selected Mr. Natusch as our class adviser and elected the following students to class offices: Larry Scott, president; Nick Paradiso, vice-president; Mary Lurcock, secretary; Joseph Fazzary, treasurer. Next came the Freshman Dance, “Autumn Festival”, which was a big success due to extremely hard work and good cooperation by all of the Freshmen. It was definitely worthwhile for we all enjoyed it. The Freshman Class boasts of several members who are making good in the athletic department. A few of the Freshman boys were fortunate enough to be on the football team and many of them participated in basketball. When the school decided to accept the Student Council system, we elected Nick Paradiso, Joanne Angelo, and Jean Watkins as our representatives. We want to sincerely thank the teachers for their assistance in making this a good start for the Class of ’57 and we especially thank Mr. Natusch for advising us in our first year of high school. The Class of ’57 wishes to extend the best of luck and success to the outgoing Seniors. 38 FRESHMAN GIRLS 1st row, 1 to r: Usher, Bush. Lokken, Sullivan, Emmons, Stugart, Taft, Lilley, Skinner, Lutomski, Phelps, Vedder, Angle, Hoagland. Bedient, Gunning, Secord. Clawson 2nd row, I to r: Howell, Moore, Jannette, LaRue, Phelps, Scott, Potter, Phelps, Mathews Hubbard, Wilcox, Westcott, Lurcock. Haughey, Kent, Switzer, Scholtisek, Champion, Dickens 3rd row, 1 to r: Swink, Morris, Robbins. McGlen, Carpenter, Angelo. Meade, Magee, Rooney. Smalley, Watkins, Frary, Walsh. Garrett. Taylor, Scott, Bush. Cummings FRESHMAN BOYS 1st row, 1 to r: Lockington, Leonard, Chiaccherini, Hall, Bond, Murphy, Bardeen, Fazzary. Marcellino, Elliot, Blanchard, Gascon, Eastwood, Neumire, Arcangeli 2nd row, 1 to r: Gifford, Bement, Smalley, Chapman, Fazzary, LaPre. Wasson, Wilson, Lutomski, Wilkinson. Henderson, Covert, Foster, Ames, Arcangeli 3rd row, 1 to r: Paradiso, Quirk, LaRue, Cleveland, Strong, Scott. Powers, Mason, Potter, Kent, Dickinson, Shaeffer, Decker, Smith, VanDyke, VanGelder I 8S JO SSV1D CLASS OF - V« '59 Posing! Which has the Toni? Heap big injun! The Gang! 1 ACTIVITIES wswm ---Mi Ml • HlVw i,VW',vM !� KS?.i , � ' ►-4 .. ,r,n . .� T i rWHf-,i; ” 43 SENECAN STAFF, seated, 1 to r: Brown, Specchio, Bond, Compese, Crego 2nd row, 1 to r: Conte, Ely, Green, Fazzary, Miller, Palmer, Waugh, Rappleye, Laughlin 3rd row, 1 to r: Hawes, Fitch, Hazlitt, Brink, Rowles Senecan Staff Editor-in-chief Judy Brown Associate Editor Gilbert Bond Business Manager Joe Compese Treasurer Photography Louie Specchio Activities Editors— Ed Hawes, Shirley Rappleye, Donna Ely, Carol Miller, June Ann Waugh, Frances Laughlin, Joyce Palmer, Kent Fitch, Jack Rowles, Rose Fazzary Proof Reader ................ Ruth Crego Sports Editors— Jim Hazlitt, Jeanne Landry, Paul Murphy Typists Monna Patterson, Helen Marie Green, Mary Lou Conte, Audrey Brink The Staff wishes to thank Jerry Ryan for his splendid artistic work in this book National Honor Society The advent of Principal Cook to our school brought, among other activities, the idea for the National Honor Society. On November 9, 1953, the Dundee Chapter of the society initiated our new group into the Glen Chapter of the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. It was a complete surprise to all of us. The members are picked according to scholarship, service to their school and country, leadership and character, but first of all, before they can even be considered for membership, they must maintain a scholastic average of at least 85% and be a member of the Junior or Senior class. Sophomores can be considered for probationary membership and, if they maintain the standard of the Society, they may become full members in their Junior year. The candidates are chosen by the principal and four members of the faculty who constitute the National Honor Society Council. All members who fall below the standards of the Society are subject to expulsion by the Council. The Honor Society has been established to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service to our school, community, and country, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in the pupils of our school. With the help of Mr. Ward, we got off to a good start with the election of president, Paul Murphy; vice-president, Margie Viglione; secretary, Ruth Crego; treasurer, Leslie Vaughn. We were all awarded pins and cards signifying membership of which we are all very proud. All of our thanks go to Mr. Cook for introducing the idea of the National Honor Society and to Mr. Ward for making it succeed. HONOR SOCIETY, Seated: Waugh, Crego, Vaughn, Murphy, Viglione, Roberts, Carrigan Standing: Caward, Palmer, Updyke, Boyington, Laughlin, Tallis, Rappleye, Hoare, LeShure. Ba!e, Fazzary, Morgan, Roberts. Ward Student Council This year we instituted many new organizations in our school. Among these organizations was one that we have wanted for a long time, a student government, called the Student Council of Watkins Glen Central School. The purpose of the Student Council is to promote the general welfare of our school, to work with the faculty in the promotion and coordination of school activities, to foster high ideals of citizenship and scholarship, and to uphold and perpetuate the worthy traditions of the Watkins Glen Central School. A representative from each homeroom, except the Senior Study Hall which has two, along with the presidents from each of the four classes make up the Student Council. The officers of the Student Council are: president, vice-president, recording secretary, and treasurer, each elected from the four classes from Senior to Freshman respectively. There is also a corresponding secretary who may be chosen from any of the classes. Although it didn’t get started until late, the Council did accomplish a few things. The first thing done was to appoint a committee to write our Constitution. While working on this, the student body decided to have a standard ring which every class would get in its Junior year. The standardization was voted upon and accepted by the student body. By this time, our Constitution was completed, read to each homeroom by its representative, voted upon and accepted by the student body. The Student Council now set up an Activity period, the purpose of which is to give the different organizations a time to meet and have ample time to discuss their business at hand. For the past term, it has been running on a trial basis. As of now there has only been one change made. If need be, there will be more changes so that everything will run smoothly. In May class elections were held and the Senior representatives were elected for the following term so the student body can elect the president of the Student Council from these two. In this way the Student Council will get off to a g6od start next year. 1st row, 1 to r: Bond, Scott, Duane, Waugh, Moran, Brown, Garey 2nd row, 1 to r:Mr. Cook, Mvers, Bond, Frank, Babcock, Roberts, Nittoly, Ryan, Paradiso, Eleniewski, Tallis, Mr. Ward 3rd row, 1 to r : Woodward. Fitch, Hazlitt, Clute, Watkins Varsity Lettermen Club In January of 1954 a new club was started in our school, the Varsity Lettermen Club, which is composed of all of the boys and girls who have won varsity letters at Watkins Glen Central School. The following officers were elected: president, Gail Harkness; vice-president, Don Franzese; secretary, Dick Moran; treasurer, Ken Depew; business manager and sergeant-at-arms, Tom Harrison. Coach Joseph Lemak was chosen as our adviser. Although we were busy drawing up a constitution, we did find time to sell programs at a few basketball games and to present a program of sports movies. In the future we hope to hold an annual banquet for our members and possibly to present sweaters along with the letters to the Juniors in the club. The Club’s main purpose is to promote better sportsmanship and scholarship. We plan in the future to present letter sweaters to the boys who win varsity letters. A boy or girl is eligible for membership when he or she wins a varsity letter. The membership cards are bought upon admittance to the club (they are $1.00 for active members and $2.00 for the graduate members). Any person outside of school who has earned a varsity letter may join the club. In the future we hope to have dances and special activities to raise money for the sweaters. 1st row, I to r: Hazlitt, Compese, Depew, Franzese, Harkness. Moran, Harrison, Mathews 2nd row, 1 to r: Coach Elliott, Swisher, Bond,, Landry, Mathews. Suits, Cook, Gifford, Coach Lemak 3rd row, 1 to r: Kapral, Wilkinson, Phelps, Kendall, Strong, Haughey YEARBOOK STUDENT STANDARD 19 5 4 CLASS DAY WILL REMAIN IMMORTAL June 11, 1954 will long be remembered by the Seniors of Watkins Glen Central School. This was their day. The day long awaited by each member of the class. For weeks in advance the Seniors had been planning this day and when it arrived they were very excited. At noon on the 11th the Seniors went home to change into their class-day clothes, coming back to school in beautiful dresses of pastel colors and various summer suits. At one o’clock the assembly was called and Mr. Blake conducted the moving up exercises. When this had been completed Mr. Lemak and Miss Line were allotted time to award their letters to various athletes. Following the awards the Seniors took over the assembly with the reading of the Class Prophecy and Cass Will. Immediately following these readings the Senior Class put on a skit portraying different happenings through high school. This was enjoyed by all along with a few pranks from the boys. It was June Ann Waugh’s job to select and distribute the class gifts and there was many a memory revived by them along with the jokes. Long will the class of ’54 remember this day, June 11, 1954, as will they always remember Watkins Glen Central. 48 Student Standard VOL. 0 No. 00 WATKINS GLEN CENTRAL SCHOOL YEARBOOK THE STUDENT STANDARD Our school paper, the Student Standard, was first published in September of 1942, mainly through the efforts of three students: Jimmy Whiting, the first editor; Ruth Werman, and Betty Bates. However, these original publications would not be recognized as compared to the paper we know today, for the Standard was mimeographed then, and its covers as well as its art work were unique. They were so popular, in fact, that when, in 1943, edited by Faith Burrell, some copies were printed, students preferred the paper as published formerly. Another difference was in the arrangement of the material. Each page was devoted to one feature, whereas today our paper contains columns with headlines. The subject matter of the Student Standard of yesterday included, as it does today, articles concerning boys’ and girls’ sports, class news, junior-thigh news, editorials, organization news, fashions, humor, and special features. Because World War II was being fought during the first few years of publication, articles were sometimes written about those who had left school to become servicemen. An important function of the Standard is the organization and production of our annual Valentine Assembly, at which the members of the faculty are presented with Valentines written by the staff. Along this same line are the cam- paigns carried on each year to gather subscriptions. This year, for instance, a skit based on the Dragnet theme was given over the public address system, acclaiming the fine points of our paper. The result was over two hundred subscriptions. At this point the self evident accomplishments and aims of the Student Standard should be stated. In order that the most important material may be presented to the reader, each reporter endeavors to write his column in a clear, interesting manner. The paper is an excellent medium through which facts concerning events within the school can be conveyed to the student. For example, one of the recent copies carried the Constitution of the newly organized Student Council. The Student Standard is distributed once a month now, except in June, and is printed by the Glen Publishing Company. Contrary to the fact that each of the twelve to fifteen pages of the older paper were headed with designs pertaining to the articles below, only occasionally do sketches appear on each of its four glossy pages today, although pictures are sometimes printed. The staff includes: Judy Brown, editor-in-chief Rena Fraboni, associate editor Helen Marie Green, Mary Lou Conte, Donna Ely, Paul Murphy, feature editors Three Glen Seniors to Receive State Scholarships Watkins Glen Central was very pleased to be notified that three of its Seniors had been awarded the State Scholarships. They are: Jeanne Landry, Audrey Brink and Leslie Vaughn. Jeanne will be entering Albany State Teachers College in the fall to study for the making of a history teacher. Audrey will enter Elmira College under a liberal arts course and is lucky to receive another scholarship for receiving the State Scholarship. Leslie is still a bit undecided where he will attend but we are sure he will make the right choice. Congratulations, Seniors. Wilma Morgan, music editor Ruth Crego and Ann Clute, fashion editors Rose Fazzary and Joyce Palmer, library editors Jerry, Ryan, sports editor Joan Tallis, sports editor (girls) Paul Phelps, shop editor Ella Zahorian, F. H. A. editor Grace Wager, exchange editor Alfred Woodward, business Mgr. and The following class reporters: Senior, Ann Richardson Junior, Gwen Updyke Sophomore, Mary Paradiso Freshman, Joan Potter 8th Grade, Barbara Buck 7th Grade, Kay Carpenter Miss Viglione, our faculty adviser 49 Seated, 1 to r: Fazzary, Smith, Waugh, Switzer, Brown Standing, I to r: Hurlbut, Evans, Davis, Vanderlip, Miller, Mrs. Stillman, Conte, Haughey, Richardson, Dean, Caward, Paul Senior Library Club On the library bulletin was this notice: “All Senior girls interested in joining the Senior Library Club come this noon.” So eighteen eager girls came to the first meeting of the new Library Club headed by Mrs. Stillman. Our first task was to elect officers. June Ann Waugh became the lively president with Celia Switzer as the efficient secretary and treasurer. Sally-Jo Smith was elected committee chairman. This out of the way, we settled down to working and learning. The main purpose of this club was to be a service to the library and to the school. Mrs. Stillman taught us to read shelves. In other words make sure all of the books were in the right place. On Fridays, two girls took care of the new magazines and another girl was in charge of the desk during her study hall. Don’t get the idea it was all work because it wasn’t. We had loads of fun planning and assembling our Book Carnival for Parent’s Night, on November 12. It certainly was a big success. The Junior Library Club in return for the Christmas Party we gave them, gave us a Valentine Party. Lots of fun! Besides these activities we planned a May Day tea for the teachers. For entertainment we decided upon the game What’s My Book? It’s fashioned after the television show What’s My Line? Besides entertaining, it increases our book knowledge. More fun! Our deeds won’t go down in history but still we had lots of fun. So here’s a hearty thank you to our own delightful, Mrs. Stillman. Junior Library Club The Junior Library Club was organized from the interested members of the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes under the supervision of Mrs. Stillman. Continued membership depended upon a willingness to participate in programs, activities, and responsibilities. The officers for 1953 through 1954 were as follows: president, Jacqueline Carrigan; vice-president, Sandra Bale; secretary, Nancy Roberts; treasurer, Josephine Schimizzi; news reporter and correspondent, Joyce Ann Palmer. The Junior Library Club was not designated solely as a literary club, but also as a library service committee. The members carried on librarian projects such as charging books, filing, shelving and keeping the library orderly. They also made very attractive bulletin board displays to encourage reading which possessed cultural value and led to wider literary appreciation. One of the most outstanding protects of the year was the reviewing of books, whose selection was left to the discretion of the members. During the Christmas season the members created characters representing scenes from Dickens’ Christmas Carol and the nativity scene. This club did much to stimulate school loyalty by providing an outlet for student enthusiasm and participation, developing leadership, minimizing formal recognition of participation, and vitalizing the intellectual life of the school. Seated, 1 to r: Palmer, Bale. Carrigan, Roberts, Schimizzi Standing, 1 to r: Morgan, Dean, Updyke, Bond. Hoare, Ward, Mrs. Stillman, Phelps, Potter, Grimes, Paradiso, Dean Seated, 1 to r: Fitch, Bond, Rowles Standing, 1 to r: Walsh, Laughlin, Woodward, Mason, Harkness, Mr. Rowles Projection Club The projection club was organized in 1949. Its primary purpose is to show movies during the noon hour, to give the students a place to stay rather than remain in the cafeteria or go downtown. Soon the program grew to such proportions that the large screen was secured and the projector moved from the balcony to the projection booth. With this increase of service, it was necessary to train boys to operate the equipment. In 1950, three more projectors were added. This increased the demand for boys to operate the service, so a definite club was organized. Its membership consisted of such boys as were necessary and who could carry the extra work. In 1951, a plan was set up whereby the projection club would include such Seniors as were in the club, six Juniors, eight Sophomores, and ten Freshmen. The main purpose here is to train the boys in all phases of the work. Some of these are: maintenance and care of proj pts, re iir and care of films, and to learn to operate all types of projectors and screens. In 1953, a large arc projector was bought by the school to use in the projection booth, particularly for the showing of movies during the noon hour. Some of the Sophomores and Juniors are being trained in the use of this arc projector. Since September, of 1953, some members of the projection club have been showing movies noon hours at the new Elementary School. We hope that in the near future, the projection club can be one of the main extra-curricular activities of the school. Seated, I to r: Scott, Howell, Dean, Bush. Dean, Booth, Vanderlip, Rappleye, Terwilliger Standing, I to r: Caward. Ward, Harris, Dean, Clawson, Zahorian — Miss Turner, Adviser F. H. A. The F. H. A. met this year and elected the following officers: Beverly Vanderlip, president; Roberta Terwilliger, vice-president; Joyce Booth, secretary; Shirley Rappleye, treasurer. We voted for club mothers Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Webster. The first thing we did this year was to go to the Corning Glass Center where we saw many interesting things. We had many parties and among them was a George Washington Birthday Party to which we invited the Dundee F. H. A. girls. We all had a very good time. We celebrated George Washington’s and Dorothy Dean’s birthday together. To earn money this year the F. H. A. girls have been making rolls and selling gloves, and ironing the cafeteria aprons. For service work this year the F. H. A. sent favors filled with candy to the Schuyler Hospital Easter Sunday. They also collected magazines for hospitals in this area. The F. H. A. girls worked very hard during their study halls and at night to put on a St. Patrick’s dinner for the Zonta Club. The girls prepared all of the food and worked as waitresses as well that night. The F. H. A. girls plan to buy some very nice jackets with the money that they have earned this year. This year was the first that we had a local constitution for the F. H. A. Previously we had only state and national. 53 1st row, 1 to r: Murphy, Elliot, Neumire, Bement, Mathews, Catlin, Neumire, Covert, Dickinson, Arcangeli, Kellogg, Decker. VanAlstine 2nd row, 1 to r: Mr. Harkness, Densmore, Richtmyer, Murphy, Coykendall, Arcangeli, Maine, Webster, Webster, Osborne, Wasson, Wager, DeNardo 3rd row, 1 to r: Welch, Bond, Hazlitt. Bond, Bannister, Davis, Decker, Morris, Walling, Kendall, Mosher, Houck, Shaeffer 4th row, 1 to r: Cleveland, Hawes, Houck, Cummings, Johnson, Kendall, Mosher, Tinker, Mason, Morris, Bond, Usher, Ames, Lutomski F. F. A. The FFA is a national organization composed of boys taking vocational agriculture. This club offers boys many national and sectional activities. Some of these activities our club has participated in are: the fall rally at Cornell University, Farm and Home Week at Cornell University, Summer Camp in the Adirondack Mountains, summer tours, parties, hayrides, sectional and district meetings, and FFA basketball teams. Paul Murphy is president of our FFA, with Francis Arcangeli as vice-president, Jim Coykendall secretary, Robert Densmore treasurer, and Dick Richtmyer reporter. 55 1st row, 1 to r: Irish, Angelo, Babcock, Gunning, Love, Foote, Gillett, Quirk, Cummings, Herr, Vanderhoef. Shepardson, Fazzary, Snyder, Williams, Shannon. Freeman, Millen, Ely 2nd row, 1 to r: Cole, Soper. Ouane, McCarty, Jackson, Tallis, Roberts, Conte, Green, Brown, Wager, Potter, Bale, Fraboni, McAnarney, Palmer, Hurlbut, Williams, Mr. Bailey 3rd row, 1 to r: Pastore, Bond, Fitch, Andrews, Speary. Hawes, Vaughn, Kent Potter, Powers. Shannon, Powers, Lurcock, Landry, Symes. Phelps. Schmidt. Specchio W. G. C S. To start the year off. the W. G. C. S. Band led the Boy Scouts of America in a parade on September 26. October 18 a concert was held at the new grade school. Mr. Bailey wound up with quite a sore elbow, and not because he directed too much. Most of the band made it on time to march for the Halloweeners on the 31st. October 3rd was Band Day at the Cornell football game and the band received an invitation to go and play. There were about fifty bands that were spread out in formation all over the field. Even though Cornell lost to Rice, everyone had a wonderful time. November 18th the band marched for Armistice Day and the next night held a concert in the auditorium for Parent’s Night. Saturday, February 20th, the W. G. C. S. Band went to Dundee to practice with the Dundee and Penn Yan Bands for the Mass Band Concert to be held in Penn Yan the following Monday. Due to its success, the concert was put on twice the following Friday at Dundee and Watkins for the benefit of the student body. May 21st, the Annual Spring Concert was held,. It was very successful. The band wishes to thank Mr. Bailey for a very successful year. 56 Junior Band The Junior Band is a group of about thirty students, most of whom have had experience in the field of music. This year the students in the band range from seventh grade to Freshmen. All students younger than that belong to the Grammar School Band. The band is composed of two flute players, twelve clarinets, thirteen cornets, three drummers and one bass player. We lost our only trombone player, due to changing schools. Most of the players in the band have taken lessons more than a year. The band enjoys playing marches most of all and has played from the “March Masters” and “Marches of Fame” march books. The band plays everything from overture to dance music which is both complicated and simple. Mr. Bailey, the director, often lets the students of the band conduct, for it gives them experience. There are also members of the Senior Band who direct the Junior Band at times. This year everyone enjoyed playing in the Junior Band and some are looking forward to being promoted to the Senior Band next year for there are about fifteen to seventeen Seniors leaving empty seats. 1st row, 1 to r: Bardeen, Bond, Bardeen, Fraboni, Hoare, Garey, Murphy, Cilley, Adams, McCarty, Spaulding 2nd row, 1 to r: Culligan. Piper. Allen, Mason, Clawson. O’Grady, Bartholomew, Caldwell, Bartone, Fenton, Coutant, Fitch 3rd row, 1 to r: Denmark, Cook, Mathews, York, Walsh, Haughey. Fraboni Miss Denson has made this year a great success for all music lovers. Our first public appearance was November 12 when the Junior High, Glee Club and Mixed Choirs sang for Parent’s Night here in the school auditorium. Five names out of ten entered for the All State Choirs in Elmira were accepted. They were Seniors Nancy McNeil, Judy Brown, Alice Joyce Haughey, Carol Miller and Jack Rowles, Seniors having priority over others. These students had the opportunity to sing in a choir made up of students from 38 schools in this section of New York State. It was a great honor besides being a lot of fun. The Glee Club, Mixed Chorus and Junior High Choirs joined to present Mixed Chorus 1st row, 1 to r: Mitchell, Compese, Schouten, Haughey, Fish, Crance, Clawson, Chapman, Clark, Bale, Haight 2nd row, 1 to r: Schimizzi, Brown, Miller, Lederman, Berry, Morgan, Secord, Myers. Blake, Chedzoy, Drake, Denson 3rd row, 1 to r: Webster. Bond. Cummings, Bardeen. Smalley, Smalley, Rowles 1st row, 1 to r: Lilley, Vanderhoef, Lurcock, Roberts, Crane, Booth, Howell, Cope, Smith, Angelo, Mitchum, Drake, Viglione, Morgan, Smalley, Berry, Lutomski 2nd row, 1 to r: Vitali, Compese, Haughey, Bond, Shepardson, Clinch, Carrigan, Compese. Schimizzi, Phelps, Potter, Cummings, Taft, Stugart, Sullivan, Grimes, Frary, Dickens, Carpenter, McGlen, Champion, Myers 3rd row, 1 to r: Miller. Lederman, LeShure. Kaminski. Card, Clawson, Tallis, Crego, Updyke, Palmer, Iioare, Roberts, Blake, McNeil, Haight, Beard, Chedzoy, Chapman, Clark, Lokken, Fish, Schouten, Auble Glee Club the cantata, “Joseph and The Nativity”, Wednesday, December 22 in the auditorium of the school. This was the annual Christmas Program. A film strip was used with the choir providing the music and Ed Webster narrating. Saturday, May 1st, was the day we all went to Ithaca College for the NYSSMA Spring Festival. The group included the Junior High Choraliers. A promising group of 20 seventh and eighth grade girls who had been organized since January of this year. There were 40 members of the Glee Club and six soloists who attended. The soloists were: Judy Brown and Wilma Morgan, pianos; Alice Joyce Haughey, Carol Miller, Jack Rowles and Ed Webster, vocalists. Those of us who leave these hallowed halls this year wish to extend our deepest appreciation to Miss Denson for filling our school years with music. 59 Left to right: Brown, Green. Pastore. Wager. Andrew, Mr. Bailey (adviser), Symes, Ely, Cole Orchestra Two years ago, with Mr. Bailey’s supervision a small, but competent orchestra was organized. Ever since that time, it’s been producing fine tunes for high school dances. It played for many dances after the home basketball games. It is composed of piano, drums, three saxes, a trumpet, trombone and vocalist. Rehearsing once a week, it accomplished good orchestrations. 60 FOOTBALL This year our fighting eleven finished with a nothing and four record under the direction of Joe Lemak. Our first team consisted of Captain James Paradiso as fullback, Don Franzese and Jack Haughey as halfbacks and Rugged Moran as quarterback. Our rushing line had Depew and Rowles as ends, Bond and Swisher as tackles, Meehan and Mathews as guards and Compese, center. Harkness, Kendall, Suits and Mosher also saw action. Although the Watkins Senecas didn’t gain a gridiron victory, they acquired much needed experience. It was near the end of the season that our football strategy was changed. This change proved that the team was on the right track by showing more scores than in any previous game. This is a very optimistic note to start next year’s season on. 1st row, 1 to r: Mgr. Cook, Franzese, Moran, Rowles, Swisher, Mathews, Compese, Meehan, Bond, Depew, Haugh, Paradiso, Coach Elliott 2nd row, 1 to r: Mosher, Kapral, Landry, Waugh, Mathews, Wilkinson, Kendall, LaRue, Harkness, Scott, Suits, Coach Lemak 3rd row, 1 to r: Laughlin, Mathews, Phelps, Bond, Quirk, Marcellino, Paradiso 1st row, 1 to r: Phelps, Bond, Wasson, Landry 2nd row, 1 to r: Bond, Arcangeli, Smith, Monroe, Bond, Bond, Arcangeli 3rd row, 1 to r: Wilkinson, Schmidt, Wilson, Maine. Barnum, Mr. Warner, Coykendall, Wilkinson, Swisher, Rowles, Phelps WRESTLING Another sport arrived at Watkins Glen Central in 1954. In October a petition was passed around the school which was presented to our principal. Mr. Cook, and started the process which brought wrestling to Watkins. With the approval of the Board of Education the necessary mats and equipment were ordered by the school. The mats arrived the first part of January and wrestling began at Watkins. For two dollars insurance money a boy could join the wrestling club. Though the wrestling program was to be on an intramural basis only, a large number of boys turned out. With many an ache and pain the boys learned the value of a fit body and the virtues of the “reversed head lock”, and the “cradle hold.” After about a month of conditioning and learning, the first regular bouts were held. Though no actual record was kept of the matches, each boy worked hard to develop his style, with an eye toward the ’55 season when it is hoped wrestling will become a varsity sport. With the report of the amount of interest shown by the pupils the coach did okay the making of wrestling the fourth letter sport at Watkins. wrestling program this past season we would like to thank wholeheartedly Mr. Cook and Coach Warner thank wholeheartedely Mr. Cook and Coach Warner who put so much time and effort in making the wrestling program a success. We hope in the ’55 season to prove to them that it was worth all of their time and trouble. 63 Back row, 1 to r: Depew, Haughey, Suits, Mathews, Houck Front row, 1 to r: Hazlitt, Moran, Compese, Capt.; Franzese, Harrison Varsity Basketball This year our Senecas finished an unsuccessful season with a record of 3 wins and 14 losses. Although we had a poor record, we had many thrilling games with such teams as Padua, Waverly, and Owego. Our fighting five consisted of Captain Joe Compese and Jack Haughey as guards; Tom Harrison playing the pivot with Dick Moran and Jim Hazlitt as forwards. We had a second team which almost equaled the first, with Ken Depew, Owen Mathews, Don Franzese, Frank Suits, and Bud Strong. Dick Moran was named on the Southern Counties League All Star Team while Tom Harrison and Joe Compese received honorable mention. 64 Seated, 1 to r: Sciore, Cook, Scott, Strong, Murray Standing, 1 to r: Coach Elliott, Marcel lino. Powers, Ciprich, Mathews, Chiaccherini Junior Varsity Basketball The Jayvees, under the able supervision of Mr. Elliott, completed a successful campaign this year even though they did not win very often. The boys learned to play well together and also how to lose. They had the spirit of go-getters even though they were not on the top and the experience gained by many of this year’s J-V team will be a great asset to the 1955 Varsity squad. 1 to r: Decker, Coykendall, Bond, Arcangeli, Richtmyer. Wager. DeNardo. Webster, Mr. Harkness F. F. A. Basketball Team The F. F. A. Basketbal Team was composed of twenty members of the Watkins Glen Central School F. F. A. Chapter. The captain was Gilbert Bond and the Manager Robert Webster. Most of the games were played between four teams composed of twenty boys. They also played outside teams which consisted of: Watkins Glen Jayvees, Moreland 4-H, Hector, Odessa F. F. A. and stars of former F. F. A. teams. The boys had a very successful and enjoyable season. 67 Top row, 1 to r: Mgr. Wilkinson, Hazlitt, Biever, Arcangeli, Murray, Caslin, Wilkinson, Vaughn, Cook. Bond, Densmore, Tinker, Neumire, Bond, Coach Lemak. Bottom row, I to r: Kendall. Strong Depew, Hazlitt, Harrison, Welch, Moran, Franzese, Compese. Brubaker, Anstey. Baseball Coach Lemak’s Senecas have played no games this year as the Senecan goes to press, but we are sure of a successful season. We have many veterans back from last year along with a number of promising rookies. We have between ten and fifteen games lined up for our eager Senecas. Members of last year’s team back for another season are ace pitchers Bruce Cummings, Les Vaughn, and Joe Compese. The infield for this year will be made up (tentatively) of Tom Harrison at first, Bud Strong and Don Franzese working as a great double play combination, Gib Bond holding down the hot corner and Dick Moran and Dave Kendall sharing catching duties. The outfield will be made up of Ken Depew, Owen Mathews, Jim Hazlitt and Bob Webster. Although this is the probable first team there are many Freshmen and Sophomores who will make the starters really work to keep their positions. Boys' Intramural Sports Intramurals have become a very popular activity in our school. They have attracted many participants as well as sightseers. The boys who do not get a chance to play Varsity receive much enjoyment playing intramurals. In the ’53 touchtackle season there were many exciting and thrill-packed games. Hazlitt won the regular season, but in the play-offs, second-place Usher came through strong to win the championship over Hazlitt. February closed the intramural basketball season. Smyder won top honors in A division while Murphy came through with a clean record in B division. In the playoffs matters changed and Smyder topped Biever by a very narrow margin to win the championship. Girls Sports Girls’ intramurals began this year with soccer. Three teams for the Senior High were formed to play on Monday noons. The after school soccer teams chose Peggy Powers as captain of team 1 and Mary Lee Powers as captain of team 2. The noon hour intramurals ended in a 2-way tie. The after school intramurals ended in a 3-way tie. On Saturday, November 21, eleven girls went to a volleyball playday at Dundee where they placed second. Some of these girls were: Rena Fraboni, Margaret Cole, Mary Lee Powers, Judy Chapman, Joyce Kaminski, Lynn Com-pese, Marjorie Roberts, Gwen Updyke, Peggy Powers. Nancy Roberts, and Joan Tallis. Miss Line drove the station wagon. The noon hour basketball intramurals began by having Miss Line with the help of several girls, divide the teams up evenly. Five teams were made. These teams played on Monday noons. Noon Hour Intramurals After School Intramurals Won Lost Won Lost Sharpshooters 4 0 Team 2 3 0 Lynn Compese Rose Paul Gym Trotters Joan Tallis 3 1 Team 1 Helen Green 2 1 Kage Kats Ruth Crego 2 2 Team 4 2 2 Di-Hards Margie Roberts 1 3 Margaret Cole Hot Trotters 0 4 Team 3 0 3 Eloise Compese Eleanor Duane FALL BOWLING TOP “3” GAMES Gwen Updyke 149 Grace Wager 141 Nancy Blake. Rena Fraboni 140 69 CHEERLEADING This year we had a completely new jayvee squad consisting of Julie Scanlon, Jeanne Landry, Eloise Compese, Margie Roberts, and Joanie Scanlon. Eloise Compese was chosen as captain while Margie Roberts was chosen as co-captain. The jayvees cheered at the Watkins-Bath football game and were quite a success. The Varsity cheerleading squad consisted of Donna Ely, capt.; Helen Marie Green, Jackie Carrigan. Margaret Viglione and Mary Francis Paradiso, co-capt. The varsity cheerleaders cheered very hard at the football games. After a great deal of practice, the cheerleaders were ready for basketball season. They had a Pep Rally before and taught some of the cheers to the student body. The cheerleaders really helped encourage our boys on to victory. The cheerleaders took on a project this year. They wanted to raise money for jackets and through suggestion by Miss Line, they started a snack bar on Tuesday. This proved to be a big success. All the girls cooperated in bringing all sorts of good desserts every Tuesday noon. The most popular of these seemed to be the candied-apples. By the middle of March, the girls were able to order their jackets. They decided on white corduroy. The Varsity cheerleaders were invited to join the Varsity Club, which was organized this year. Good luck to Donna Ely, Helen Marie Green, and Jeanne Landry who are graduating this year. Let’s give a cheer! Netu Elementary School FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF THE Watkins Glen Elementary School Due to the overcrowded school in Watkins Glen, it was necessary to construct an elementary school. This school accommodates the first six grades and the kindergarten. This school was built in 1952 and opened in September of 1953. The architect for the school was Duane Lyman of Buffalo. The contractor was Matthew L. Carrol from New York. This school is located on Grandview Avenue and is a very modern structure. It is considered “The Model Elementary School of New York State.” The present sixth grade class will be the first class to be graduated from this school. Next year the present fifth grade class will come to the high school due to the already overcrowded elementary school. Seated, 1 to r: Kopp, Fitch, Field, Longley, Dann. Neville, Owen. Chidester, Williams. Kuhn, Klube, Coon Standing, I to r: Murphy, Love, Heifer, Brezina, Foote, Munson, Davies, Fenton, Curry, Wetmore. Morgan, Wolcott, Abbott, Stamp Elementary School Faculty REAR VIEW OF NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Paris? Wow! Royalty! Surrounded! Floor hard? Had a rough day! Senior Where are they? Stupid? In jail again! Pillars of society! Ain’t it nice? What’s the fan for? What a pose! Sleepy! Bad girls! Buddies! Learning the facts! Yummy! Deacons? Lovers? Did you call? What a load! Three Musketeers! Mopey! Woodcarvers! Bathing beauties! s4cctoyn ifeA4 —: v r. w n — — — — — .— • - ■ a '• «� � |i m v •!, 7 « r • «.� ”«•• 'ar ' ' r- '7'— . rr S -. ‘? .—T «� ' . «V �