Wayland Central School - Hi Lites Yearbook (Wayland, NY)

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Cheerleader pw-ass., Left to right A Gessner F Bonadonna A Way B Elsenhelmer Cheerleaders probably play a larger part than any other group in bringing about greater unity within a school establishing pride in the hear s of students and encouraging more interest and participation in school activites A basket ball game would not be nearly as exciting and colorful if it were not for these girls in their maroon and gold capably leading the student body in loud and enthusiatic cheers for the victory of our team This year our cheerleaders who were all new at the job were chosen by a special committee from a group of candidates They were Aletha Gessner and Bonita Elsenheimer seniors and Francis Bonadonna and Ardis Way, freshmen We feel quite sure that there are many future drum magorette among the younger set at Wayland High School These twirlers though only beginners, show a great deal of talent and have already lent color to band concerts and other school programs We hope these youngsters keep up the good work and continue to help bring glory and spread school spirit in Wayland High School Bam Twirler Left to right B. Avery, J. Bennett, L. Mehlenbacher, W Rider, E. Cavagnaro, E Newman, J Allen 27 ' nv ' .ff .1 Q 'c R if . c-- L3 4 me 5. f . 5'- ! gf' .- K X x 5 'f . 1 0, f , 'xxx 'N7'y ' 1 Y' f 1 s 1 k l Ga? y- it ' , .Ca c , - . , , , . . k 4 9 V p , , - Y ' 9 9 ' ' r 1 . - 1 . -

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aslietb all The 1943 44 basketball season began with six veterans returning from the previous years squad The outlook seemed bright for a successful season As the season progressed however illness and lack of reserves combined to riddle the squad The season ended showing only five wins in sixteen starts Inspite of this record the boys fought gamely every minute of every game and a study of the scores shows that most games were lost by only a few points The members of both teams de serve credit for the fight and effort they showed through out the season and special credit to Coach Loescher for the spirit and sportsmanship he instilled in the boys Already we are looking forward to next years schedule The usual line up showed Don Pebbles and Vernie Dallaportas as forwards Wayne Becker at center and James Secor and Ned Shaver as guards Norm Pfeiffer was a capable and willing substitute in all positions Jack Kimmel Frances Lorenzo and John Schiano also show action Junml' cl I First row J Franklin Mgr Pragle R Nhitford Salsich F Lorenzo Lander W Shults Second row Schubmehl Payne G Bennett Wilson R Kuhn, Newman Mr Loescher Robinson Mgr Sitting D Folts Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland Wayland First row W Becker Dallaportas J Becor Pebbles, N Pfeiffer, Shaver Second row R Robinson, Mgr Lorenzo J Schiano, Kimmel Coach Loescher, Lorenzo Season Summary Perry l9 Hammondsport 4 Cohocton 19 Arkport 23 Hammondsport 18 Geneseo 31 Livonia 21 Nunda 31 Livonia 35 Avon 19 Dansville 22 Geneseo 25 Mt Morris 35 Dansville 38 Perry 25 limit L. , . D. . N. - , ,, L. , . J. , F. ' ' 24 ... 30 ... 1 ' ' 35 ... ' 19 ... 16 ... 18 ... - 22 ... ' 13 ... 26 ... ' Wayland 19 ... Mt. Morris 33 31 ... ' 16 ... 29 ... ' 31 ... . ' 20 ... ' 18 ... W , . O ' 1 B. , . ' , R. , - 1 R, , . - J. - , A. , . , H. , . D. , . , R. . , . 26

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andl Back Row - R. Glover, N. Brown, G. Pulver, G. Dudley, R. Salsich, C. Rex, E. Miner, L. Pragle, W. Bryant Center Row - J, White, J. Averill, E. Stevens, J. Rocker, C. Newfang Front Row - L. Tenbrook, D. Underhill, B. Eschbach, N. Allen, V. Yohon, C. McAvoy, F. Kuch, V. Cavagnaro, R. Hurlbut, H. Bartz, J. White, N. Baird, E. Loveland, J. Saxton, E. Austin, K. Emo, F. Karnes, D. Newman The Wayland High School Band and Chorus began the year under the direction of Mr William Stasch. After the induction of Mr. Stasch into the armed forces at mid year the work was continued by Mrs Bertha Gamble Credit must be given to both Mr Stasch and Mrs Gamble for the success of these organizations The band has always played an important part in school morale and this year the tradition has been carried on Garbed in their maroon and gold uniforms the band made several public appearances including the P T A Christmas program and Memorial Day services The band also played at the Minstrel Show sponsored b the Rotary Club and the Senior Play The chorus was organized this year for the first time While a girls glee club had been organized for several years this was the first attempt to produce a mixed chorus Both organizations completed the year by presenting the annual music concert horu First Row A R Kramer, B Last A Gessner, M Pfaff, E Miner, L Pragle E Austin, E Stevens F Bonadonna, I Carney L Tenbrook J Averill Third Row B Peck, B Schmidt V Yohon M J Vogt N Wolfanger R Gessner, R Malter, B Eschbach, H Gray Fourth Row J Saxton J Bolton J White R Glover C McAvoY, W Bryant, G Dudley, A Joy D Newman, F Karnes, R Salsich 28 - , . . - , l . . . . y - 1 Second Row - Rocker, I. Lang, E. Werth, N. 511971, C- Rex, I - , . , , .,. , ,, T. . , . . - , . , . . , . . , . , - c 0 ' 3 ' ' '