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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1955 volume:

I? o- Volume Way Ian WovIcLVld . ..............XII d Ccnl ra I Sch ool oo New York -•oreujor d We, the class of '55, offer to you, our good friends and worthy patrons, the fruits of our labors. Through the by-paths of our Enchanted Forest, we will lead you on the paths of our lives. Follow the tracks of time and see what our school years have held for us. It is with pleasure that we lead you along the paths of The Enchanted Forest. Living as we do in the vine clad hills of New York State, situated as we are at the heads of lakes, and located by acres of woodland, we should enjoy and publicize the pleasures and joys we experience in occupying such an area. To share our interests with you, we have consecrated this book to our state and its inspiring Enchanted Forest. con- en s Administration Tadpoles — The Elementary Grades Young Frogs — The Junior High School Grades Bullfrogs — The High School Grades Nearing the Clearing — The Senior Class Advertisements To you, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Eager, with pleasure and humility we, the senior class of Wayland Central, dedicate our 1955 Hi-Lites. Words can not tell how your interest and ability have made our American History live for us. Your teachings will continue to inspire us long after our school years have dimmed in memory. v 5$ Mr. Alan Henrekson Vice Principal Secondary Grades Mr. Raymond B. Merrill Vice Principal Elementary Grades Mr. C. LeRoy Hurlbut Supervising Principal o ouy ne wise 9 oxes BOARD OF EDUCATION Many years ago, a group of children set out upon a long journey through the enchanted forest of learning. Shortly after entering the woods, the leaves began to turn, and as the ex- plorers marveled at the beauty and color of the words written upon them, they only thought that the best things in life are free”, not un- derstanding that the leaves of books do not grow on trees. As they moved cautiously into the forest, they looked for signs reading no trespassing”. They soon realized there was no forbidden ground, and so continued gratefully on their way. Along the way they often suspected that some- one, older and wiser than they, had taken the journey before them, clearing the path and MR. BENNETT, MRS. PATCHIN, MR. OTTO, MR. BO'WER, MR. KIMMEL mapping for them the best and most interesting courses of study. Then the clearing was seen ahead. They knew they had reached their des- tination and were ready to taste the fruits of learning; but they found themselves reluctant to leave the Enchanted Forest. Suddenly voices reached them from the clear- ing. They soon knew those voices belonged to the mysterious guides who had gone ahead of them to make the journey more pleasant. Stand- ing in this group were: The Board of Education, who supplied us with the equipment needed on our educational journey — an ideal building, books, and supplies; Mr. Hurlbut, who gave us moral support and advice when the going be- came rough. He gave us the proper perspective to clear away the cobwebs marring our vision; The faculty who often took us by the hand and led us through the paths of knowledge. Only now did we truly realize the debt that we owed to these individuals. MRS. REYNOLDS, School Nurse DR. GARDNER, School Psychologist C name eon co ors SECRETARIAL STAFF woodnecKers MISS VOGT — MRS. AVERY CAFETERIA STAFF oees CUSTODIANS Left to right: Mr. McCoy Mr. Lander Mr. Hamsher Mr. Weber Mr. Leiders Mr. Tolner eeoers he Left to right: Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Lander, Mrs. VanHouter, Mrs. M. Drum, Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. N. Drum, Mrs. Newfang. BUS DRIVERS Buck Row, left to right: Mr. Henry, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Frohne, Mr. Williams, Mr. Tonkery, Mr. Shetler, Mr. Matter. Prout Row: Mr. Wood, Mr. Smith, Mr. Luckenbach, Mr. Tolner, Mr. Bills, Mr. Trautline. When four or five days old, the tadpoles work their way out into the world, swimming head-first into life. How like the kindergarten they are! At four or five they start school. They rush blindly into things they want to do. During the first two weeks a tadpole becomes accustomed to his watery surroundings. A second grader announces that he knows all his classmates by name. At ten days the tadpoles have developed certain skills, but they still venture blindly. In the fourth grade, the human tadpoles begin to settle down to the school routine, but they cause much excitement with heedless doings. At six weeks a tadpole is full- grown and ready for the difficult life as a little frog. The sixth grader is still ruled by his wants and dislikes, but begins to exercise usefulness and thoughtful- ness as he prepares for his exit from the elementary grades. MRS. ZIMMER S KINDERGARTEN Back Rou left to right: K. Ferry, J. Fitts, L. Clayson, K. Boring, D. May, P. Holmes, B. Fairbrothers, G. Mal- colm, J. Schubmehl, B. Gunlocke, G. Tokarz. Middle Row: N. Gibson, A. Burley, J. Oxx, S. Snyder, M. Kra- mer, G. Fugle, C. Miles. Front Row: G. Glady, D. Niles, J. Zimmer, R. Thielges, A. Inscho. Back Row, left to right: C. Barker, T. Wallace, J. Woodhams, P. Huber, A. Pifer, D. Abbey, G. Wolf- anger, R. Fitzpatrick. Middle Row: J. Meyer, H. Martin, T. Dean, W. Bortlc, M. Dolan, A., Gesener. Front Row: L. Pressler, J. Hampsher, N. J. Washburn, S. Kindsey, J. Hinds. MRS. ZIMMER S KINDERGARTEN MRS. JOHNSON S KINDERGARTEN Back Row, left row: G. Wood, D. Johnson, S. Rice, G. Weed, G. Forsythe, J. Calahan, J. Coley, L. Barker, G. Weidman. Middle Row: O. Hunt, C. Whiteman, M. Kline, M. Rynders, L. Bricks, L. Didas, F. Mennito. Front Row: S. Noll, C. Kilbourne, D. Peck, W. Wyatt, L. Lawrence. Absent: B. Meyers. Standing, left to right: D. Brownell, J. Cole, M. Fronk, R. Wolfanger, T. Schubmehl, R. McAllister, B. Morsch, B. Epke, S. Perkowski, D. Malone, D. Walker, M. Bel- langer, K. Clayson, T. Walker, K. Wolfanger, B. Mark- ham. Middle Row: J. Shetler, C. Clapp, D. Neu, R. Kinney, T. Drum, J. Wray. Front Row: C. Cooper, T. Noragong, E. Thorp, R. Hartzell, G. Hammond, D. Harrison. Absent: C. Grouse. Back Row, left to right: P. Baker, T. Bowers, G. Wood- hams, S. Stratton, P. Keenan, J. Gordon, L. Hall, S. Zig- enfus, S. Mitchell, J. Graden, M. Totman. Middle Row: N. Teed, H. Desmond, E. Inscho, K. Perkins, J. Gibson, M. Hagadone, T. Clayson, P. Goho. Front Row: K. Hunt, W. Carron, M. Wood, J. Fairbrother, J. Nora- gong. L. Trojan. Back Row, left to right: L. Hanson, F. Harter, C. Cobb, L. Losey, C. Brown, R. Braziel, M. Teed, F. Tarzowicz, A. Keenan. Second Row: N. Neu, P. Noragong, R. Mosher, R. Desmond, C. Brownell, R. Knudsen, R. Baley, D. Lindsey. Third Row: W. Neu, V. Wag- goner, D. Carr, B. Zigenfus, A. Malone, U. Hoffman. Front Row: G. Braziel, R. Clark, N. Stephens, H. Mitch- ell, G. Snyder, G. Yannie. Absent: M. Cain, L. Stevens, J. Williams, K. Stratton. MRS. JACOBS’ GRADE Back Row, left to right: K. Reimcls, R. Walker, M. Kimbel, L. Northrup, S. Fisher, D. King, K. Saxton, S. Ramsay, L. Desmond, L. Ludiam, B. Branning. Sec- ond Row: W. Cole, S. Clark, J. McKay, B. Saunders, L. Abbey, C. Wilcox, R. Bolton, J. May, R. Sahrle, E. Bill, J. Zimmer. Third Row: J. Weed, W. Graham, G. Fugle, J. Robinson, N. Pond, M. Mitchell, B. Thorp, A. Trudell. front Row: D. Brooks, D. Wolfanger, D. Sick, R. Cain, G. Miles, G. Zigenfus, K. Applin. MISS ZIMMERMAN S GRADE Back Row, left to right: G. Dudley, J. Deusenbery, R. Folts, D. Malcolm, S. Green, W. Saxton, L. Stephens, S. Mattoon, J. Straight, K. Shafer, D. Burley. Third Row: L. Mehlenbacker, J. Sick, D. Rauber, C. Payne, J. Dilgard, R. Glassbrook, D. Washburn, D. Drum, B. Magin, C. Allison, B. Harter. Second Row: S. Walker, C. Drum, S. Ackley, B. Walker, M. Hig- gins, C. Hartzell, D. Hinds, P. Plain. First Row: H. Kin- ney, W. Abbot, R. Stocking, D. Keenan, C. Applin, K. Switzer, S. Mills. Absent: W. Reigelsperger. MRS. SAUNDERS’ GRADE Back Row, left to right: P. Wyatt, K. Malone, M. Mitchell, C. Leeson, O. Swain, B. Cornell, S. Zigen- fus, P. Barnhart. Middle Row: K. Graden, D. Wag- goner, V. Cooper, G. Noll, L. Curtis, R. Fulton, D. Sha- fer. Front Row: A. Clark, R. Abbott, D. Cromp, F. Hoffman, G. Nichols, L. Ayers. Back Row, left to right: D. Burley, H. Rauber, S. Wolf- anger, H. Bowers, M. Branning, K. Cowley, C. Baley, C. Avery, A. Harrison, E. Shaver, L. Wood, T. Hoff- man, R. Perkins. Middle Row: E. Presler, H. Drum, I. Waggoner, N. Johnson, R. Glassbrook, E. Jackson, D. Wheaton, C. Bickford, B. Swain, W. Hinds. Front Row: L. Brown, L. Stremovihtg, C. Towner, R. Crooks, E. Stephens, S. Fugles, S. Wheaton. te MISS DANIELS’ GRADE Back Row, left to right: E. Teed, G. Ayers, A. Harris, K. Inscho, S. Toiman, G. Schubmehl, R. Mitchell, R. Harris, V. Wood. Middle Row: E. Williams, R. Ger- ould, C. Edgecomb, M. Hunt, M. Hughes, L. Malone, K. Zigenfus. Front Row: M. Fulton, M. Noragong, H. Andrews, D. Mehlenbacher, B. Stremovihtg. Absent: W. Truehart, T. Walker. MISS SNELLS GRADE Back Row, left to right: H. Graham, J. Zimmer, L. Ludiam, F. Dye, C. Hoffman, H. Campbell, J. Davis, G. Fugle, W. Chislum, T. Abraham, M. Gray, M. Mitchell, S. Parks. Middle Row: C. Miles, R. Sxyman- ski, J. Field, D. Clayson, D. Johnston, G. Harter, I. Drum, J. Sick, L. Arndt. Front Row: C. Duesenberry, R. McKay, L. Fox, D. Shaver, C. Schubmehl, R. Sy- monds, C. Baley, S. Baley, J. Sniffen. MRS. SEWARDS GRADE Back Row, left to right: F. Harris, J. Schultz, M. Wyatt, A. Williams, E. Johnson, J. Hunt, E. Waggoner, R. Gor- don, R. Hughes, B. Stephens. Middle Row: S. Miles, C Hinds, G. Robinson, W. Holmes, S. Noll, C. An- drews, J. Harris, C. Hagadone, J. Palmer. Front Row: F. Burley, W. Hoffman. R. Cromp, M. Goho, E. Losey, V. Conley, T. Baley, J. Robinson. Back Row, left to right: D. Gehr, K. Shafer, R. Rauber M. Gray, W. Wilkinson, L. Stear, J. Dewey, R. Walker J. Spencer, A. Epke, D. Caron. Middle Row: A. Bruns wick, F. Reimels, C. Rogers, M. Coley, M. Trojan M. Michielson, G. Mills, J. Gilman, D. Miller, A. Alii son, S. Gibson. Front Row: A. Glady, S. Kimbel, C. Bor ing, R. Beman, D. Johnson, A. Tenbrook, E. Mehlen backer. Absent: H. Bowers. Back Row, left to right: J. Barnhart, V. Weber, G. Mer- cer, G. Reimels, J. Bowers, L. Mitchell, D. Hammond, S. Stear, W. Fugle, S. Henrekson, P. Withington, T. Michielson, S. Smith, M. Beach. Middle Row: J. Thorp, J. Fohrman, J. Mitchell, H. Plain, S. Twedell, S. Ob roc ht a, S. Lee son, V. Wheaton, B. Fisher, L. Werth, J. Brunswick, T. Applin, D. Stocking, D. Clapp. Front Row: W. Gehr, E. Akins, D. Hayes, S. Green, R. Harper, R. Chislum, S. Robinson, G. Rau- ber, P. Kiefer, M. Washburn, S. Seward. Absent: R. Whitman. Back Row, left to right: S. Curtis, R. Benedict, A. Mal- colm, C. Akins, A. Wheaton, V. Noll, V. Williams, A. Hunt, G Van Scoter, N. Walker, N. Bortle, L. Brown. Middle Row: L. Palmer, D. Mehlenbacher, D. Oas, L. Graham, R. Goho, W. Hagadone, J. True- hart, G. Strick, L. Cobb, W. Graden. Front Row: J. Wheaton, F. Corso, P. Harris, P. Hoffman, W. Hayes, D. May, J. Kimbel, D. Wyatt, B. Howard. Back Row. left to right: B. Perkins, P. Wood, V. We- mett, C. Brewer, D. Leeson, D. Pragle, D. Donovan, D. Ayers, R. Miller, W. Wolfanger, N. Johnson, S. Schuyler. Second Row: H. Wyatt, J. Walker, M. Clapp, P. Englert, J. Graden, R. Manns, G. Mark- ham, J. Ayers, L. Grouse, S. Ingraham, R. Rice, W. Schwartz, B. Noll. Third Row: J. Brewer, E. Rice, N. Benson, D. Pragle, K. Perkins, D. Szymanski, A. Grouse, R. Benson, R. Fugle, R. Seefried. Front Row: C. Cromp, T. Donovan, L. Wray, S. Bottle, P. King, K. Wray, E. King. Absent: B. Gilson. SPRINGWATER GRADE. Back Row, left to right: R. Malone, J. Losey, H. Har ris, M. Ayers, R. Cowan, S. Abbott, M. Szymanski E. Harter, B. Miller, A. Henrekson, B. Sick, M. May J. Henty, C. Perkins, R. Hughes. Middle Row: J. Gil man, G. Stocking, C. Markham, R. Page, E. Bruns w'ick, G. Bill, B. Weinhart, N. Glassbrook, D. Jackson C. Becker, G. Zigenfus, S. Mercer,1 R. Johnson. Front Row: C. Grubb, B. Lindsey, J. Chislum, S. Clayson, G. Magin, H. Towner, J. Stratton, R. Tweddel, T. Sahrle, D. Perkins, E. Young, B. Weidman. Absent: G. Rice, A. Mehlenbacher. MRS. HEWITTS GRADE ATLANTA GRADES Back Row, left to right: W. Henry, W. LeVesque, T. Hook, B. Rex, D. Chapman. M. LeVesque, R. Snyder, T. Snyder, G. Hoppough. J. Bill, G LeVesque. Third Row: L. Wixom, L. Duel, G. Chapman, A. Bill, L. Knapp, P. Babbin, S. Knapp, S. Bush, W. Fleming, G. Carmichael, E. Garns. Second Row: D. Fleming, C. Rook, S. Rex, S. Kern, B. Schaffer, R. Waghorn, P. Carmichael, V. Peck, J. Kern. Front Row: C. Parks, W. Peck, R. Jackson, R. Wheaton, J. Emmons, D. Mc- Kay, K. LeVesque, M. Wheaton, D. Abplanalp, S. Bill. Absent: S. Winder, R. Schaffer. on’s roar Mrs. Rowley — Mrs. White Mrs. Shaw — Mrs. Chapman BATON TWIRLERS Back Row, left to right: B. Gray, S. Beach, J. Robinson J. Alden, J. Stratton, S. Green, J. Mazzola, M. Love land, B. Hunt, P. Cowley, B. Sick, D. Perkins, A. Mai colm. Fourth Row: J. Girardin, E. Akins, C. Hoffman S. Henrekson, M. Beach, C. SchubmehL D. Hammond L. Mitchell, S. Kimhel, T. Applin. Third Row: M Mitchell, S. Leeson, M. Gray, C. Duesenberry, C. Bor- ing, A. Clark, J. Field, J. Gilman, J. Hammond. Second Row: J. Allen, S. Robinson, S. Parks, A. Averill, J. Sick, K. Zigenfus, M. Branning, H. Bowers, M. Coley, M. Michielson, M. Gray, A. Tenbrook, A. Epke. Front Row: D. Gilman, M. Brooks, C. Van Scoter, J. Zimmer. Last spring nearly 80 children from the ele- mentary grades studied the fundamentals of baton twirling. Organized into small groups, and meeting after school hours, they were direc- ted by Mr. Dowitsch and Judy Allen. Valery Conley, Marlene Brooks, Carol VanScoter, Janice Zimmer, and Dorothy Gilman were elected from the group to lead the Junior Band in the annual Memorial Day parade. The safety patrol was organized by Mr. Mer- rill among boys in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. These boys, rotating in small groups, assisted the younger children and also helped in controlling the flow of traffic to and from the school buses. Back Row, left to right: L. Teed, L. Barnhart. A. Cole, T. Sahrle, D. Wyact, R. Roberts, G. Dewey, R. Brown, L. Wyatt, R. Spross, H. Towner, P. Hoffman, R. Twed- ell, E. Williams. D. Wilkinson. W. Gilman, J. Henty, W. Weidman. C. Grubb. Middle Row: D. Mehlen- bacher, E. Gates, R. Goho, C. Perkins, J. Fohrman, E. Young, D. Haywood, J. Wheaton, F. Corso, B. Howard, R. Cowan, A. Henrekson, L. Shafer, C. Schrader, H. Harris', R. Perkins, E. Inscho, J. Brown, E. Brunswick. Front Row: D. Jackson. W. Graden, L. Graham, G. Zigenfus, D. Oas, N. Glassbrook, A. Wheaton, R. Samuelson, W. Hagadone, G. Bill, C. Becker, J. True- hart, L. Palmer. SAFETY PATROL numminqDird ELEMENTARY BOYS CHORUS Back Row, left to right: W. Gehr, C. Markham, E. John- ston, P. Withington, J. Wray, G. Bill, R. Page, F. Bur- ley, G. Mercer, J. Schwartz, D. Oas, N. Glassbrook. Middle Row: R. Harper, J. Chislum, D. May, C. Grubb, R. Cowan, A. Henrekson, B. Lindsey, M. Szymanski, J. Henty, A. Wheaton. Front Row: W. Holmes, B. Stephens, J. Bowers, R. Johnson, L. Palmer, L. Gra- ham, G. Robinson, T. Apolin. H. Plain. Two musical groups were organized for the first time this year in the elementary grades to give training in both vocal and instrumental music. 32 boys in the fifth and sixth grades formed an elementary boys chorus under the direction of Mrs. McLaughlin. This group joined the high school vocal groups in presenting the Back Row, left to right: S. Park, D. Clayson, G. Stock- ing, D. Clapp, J. Davis, D. Hammond, H. Towner, M. Ayres, L. Mitchell, M. Beach, L. Werth, J. Field, J. Harter, S. Miles. Middle Row: J. Brunswick, T. Abra- annual Christmas program. Students in the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades taking instru- mental lessons also formed an elementary train- ing band with Miss Schwan as director. This group plans to present a concert later in the school year. ham, C. Perkins, G. Reimels, A. Henrekson, R. Cowan, D. Shaver, B. Howard, E. Waggoner, T. Applin. Front Row: Miss Schwan, M. Gray, N. Glassbrook, S. Hen- rekson, D. Magin, A. Malcolm, R. McKay. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY Back Row-, left to right: Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Jacobs, Miss Zim- mer, Miss Snell, Mrs. Miller. Middle Row: Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Merrill, Miss Daniels, Miss Yohon, Mrs. Henty. Front Row: Mrs. Seward, Miss Zimmerman, Mrs. Hewitt. When the tadpole is well-developed, it leaves its watery home, breathes air, eats animal food, and gradually grows in size until it reaches adult stature. When a pupil enters seventh grade, he begins taking an active part in school activities with some responsibility. Changing classes open new worlds to him. Junior Band and Chorus beckon to him. As an eighth grader, he prepares to make a big step to the freshman class. Intramural sports occupy his afterschool time as a freshman. Sock dances claim his extra dimes. A little frog in a big puddle” adequately describes a muddled junior high student as he strives toward life as an adult. Back Row, left to right: L. Townshend, S. Perkins, A. Mitchell, O. McDowell, D. Pond, E. Williams, P. Ramsey, L. Teed, R. Weber, M. Rhodes, J. Schwartz, W. Willett, J. Robinson. Middle Row: C. Zeh, R. Sick, S. Parks, C Schrader, L. Schaffer, J. Rogers, G. Rex, N. Platt, R. Perkins, S. Walker. R. Snyder. Front Row: A. Wheaton, A. Wyatt, N. Miller, S. Wilkinson, J. Maz- zola, G Weber, L. May, L. Wyatt, T. Wilson, B. Woodard. Back Row, left to right: D. Gerber, R. Hughes, S. Beach, J. Bell, P. Allison, G. Holmes, R. Hober, M. Fairbrother, T. Fogle, G. Dewey, J. Alden, B. Hoff- man, J. Gerardin. Middle Row: E. Gates, J. LeVesque, V. Inscho, E. Folts, D. Haywood, B. Chapman, W. Gil- man, B. Gray, J. Caskey, K. Folts, fe. Conrad, D. Davis. Front Row: S. Duel, A. Goho, J. Becker, S. Richmond, J. Hammond, M. Loveland, J. Gerardin, K. Anderson, F. Amato, M. Brooks, B. Hunt, P. Cowley. Back Row, left to right: R. Campbell, M. Hanson, E. Belanger, P. Ingraham. B. Harter, G. Graden, C. Bowers, M. Gerould, G. Davis. Middle Row: S. Haga- done, J. Lesson, D. Abbott, J. Graham, A. Drum, J. Gor- don, E. Fulton, B. Foley, E. Candie. Front Row: C. Wheaton, R. Balcy, S. Ayers, E. Flowers, K. Bill, P. Hoffman, E. Beckman, J. Clayson, W. Drum, D. Chapman. 84b Back Row, left to right: M. Stephens, W. Northrup, D. Lindsey, M. Wilcox, S. Harter, J. Miller, D. Hughes, E. Williams, J. Harris, R. Hughes, J. Mack. Middle Row: R. Rook, R. Sick, L. Perkins, B. Wheaton, N. Sick, S. Mitchell, R. Huntone, W. Graden. Front Row: C. Johnson, F. Jackson, L. Mazzola, W. Van- Scooter, G. Sahrles, F. Johnston, D. Wenner. FRESHMEN Back Rou left to right: A. Malone, H. Pragle, N. Mitchell, P. Wheaton, H. Samuelson, R. Smith, R. Sick, D. Miller, J. Lyman, L. Sniffen, J. Peck, J. Platt, J. Mennito, P. Oas, B. Zimmer. Middle Row: N. Trudell, D. Rynders, T. Palmer, M. McChesney, L. Perkins, L. Yohonn, K. Mensinger, B. McDowell, E. Stocking, D. Rectenwald, J. Zigenfus, J. May, E. Mc- Dowell, L. Wright, P. Chapman. Front Row: B. Peck, J. Swick, E. Wolfanger, J. Yochum, T. Tingley, E. Pragle, L. Maher, F. Rauber, D. Magin, H. Williams, W. Straton. Back Row, left to right: B. Kuhn, D. Luther, E. King, A. Conrad, B. Abraham, E. Garrigues, C. Hoffman, E. Crooks, C. Birley, C. Brehm, J. Clark, C. Kohlmcier, J. Harter, K. Bon ter, R. Flynn. Middle Row: S. Lei ben- guth, L. King, P. Didas, Y. Didas, S. Disas, E. Brucato, B. Caskey, B. Didas, M. Didas. Front Row: K. Clark, F. Franklin, W. Hunt, D Jackman, J. Canute, J. Acker, A. Hughes, R. Booth, A. Anderson, C. Flynn, R. Hargraves. FRESHMEN BATON TWIRLERS H. Kline L. Howard J. Jerome J• Jerome da rn i m need e° o Back Row, left to right: K. Bowers, C. Flynn, B. Hoff- man, M. Hemmer, C Schrader, M. Von Hagen, R. Hughes, D. Mattoon, Mr. Dowitsch, C. Johnson, R. Becker, G. Sick, R. Scott, F. Garrigues, J. Belanger, D. Lindsey, W. Spencer, C. Grubb, N. Miller. Middle Row: M. Didas, S. Yohon, J. Fox, J. Henty, I. Canute, J. Clayson, P. Didas, M. Larrin, J. Reigelsperger, W. Werth, S. Parks, L. Townsend, D. Jackman, B. Gray, S. Richmond. Front Row: B. Wheaton, H. Pragel, D. Garrigues, J. Harris, J. Mazzola, M. Loveland, R. Quanz, G. Rex. nummira bird s SEVENTH-EIGHTH GRADE CHORUS Back Row, left to right: G. Dewey, J. Graham, G. Holmes, R. Weber, J. Bill, A. Mitchell, S. Beach, J. Schwartz, A. Drum, P. Cowley, B. Belanger, M. Han- son, S. Richmond, J. Mack, N. Sick, M. Wilcox, Mrs. McLaughlin. Middle Row: C. Zeh, J. LeVesque, B. Conrad, K. Folts, B. Gray, M. Barnhart, R. Alden, L. Perkins, S. Hagadone, J. Rogers, B. Hoffman, G. Rex, B. Foley, J. Robinson, W. Willatt. Front Row: M. Gerould, T. Wilson, D. Pond, B. Hunt, M. Brooks, J. Northrop, W. Drum, J. Harris, K. Bowers, J. Clayson, J. Girardin, S. Thoman, M. Loveland, N. Miller, J. Mazzola, L. Mazzola, C. Thoman. Back Row, left to right: D. Jackman, D. Magin, W. Hunt, J. Yochum, C. Flynn, A. Anderson, T. Tingley, J. Swick, R. Hargrave, R. Sick, K. Clark, C. Burley, R. Smith, E. Garrigues, L. Sniffin, K. Mensinger, C. Brehm, R. Abraham, W. Casky, D. Gerber. Middle Row: L. Perkins, J. May, E. Brucato, S. Didas, L. Yo- hon, P. Luther, L. King, M. Didas, H. Pragle, J. Platt, E. McDowell, N. Alden, S. Edmond, L. Wright, B. Zimmer, A. Leibenguth, K. Chittiden. Front Row: L. Malter, W. Stratton, D. Miller, J. Losey, J. Lyman, C. Kohmier, J. Mennito, N. Mitchell, B. Kuhn, J. Peck, J. Harter, B. McDowell, T. Palmer, R. Flynn, C Tho- mann. ne HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Back Row, left to right: Mr. Habicht, Mrs. Mehelenbacher, Miss Brownell, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Gilbert. Second Row: Miss Kunzog, Mr. DiCenso, Mrs. Goldthwait. Front Row: Miss Byron, Mrs. Dudley. ion's roan Back Row, left to right: O. Kuhn, J. Yochum, F. Frank- lin, C Flynn, E. Pragle, E. Wolfanger, D. Pulver. Middle Row: Coach Miles, R. Luffred, H. Williams, J. Gilman, F. McCoy, C. Brehm, G. Sick (mgr.). Front Row: D. Elsenheimer, E. Garrigues, C. Bill, R. Smith, R. Abraham. The Junior Eagles, with only three veterans from last year’s winning squad, found the going hard as they dropped five out of six games at the season’s start. Gaining experience with each game, however, the team has shown great im- provement. Mr. Miles, handling the squad for the first time, is confident the second half of the season will prove more successful. In victory or defeat the boys received able support QC krabbi s junior varsity cheerleaders. These girls were elected from a large group of aspirants by a stu- dent and faculty committee early in the school year. Prior to the basketball season they joined the varsity cheerleaders in support of the soccer team at all home games. These girls show prom- ise of becoming one of the best cheering squads in many years at Wayland Central. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS E. Brucato, M. Rowley, R. Weber, M. Didas Baby bullfrogs, like sophomores, are not all shy. They proclaim their where- abouts in no uncertain terms. Sophomores can express themselves intelligently and assist the older bullfrogs in ruling the frog pond. Oh Bullfrog, mighty creature, loud of voice, dominating all with kingly grace and lordly ways, how like a junior you are! As juniors rule their school land, do you rule the pond? Their paper tells the world their ideas. Their prom provides entertainment for all—tadpoles and fellow bullfrogs alike. Does this hold true in frog land? I I SOPHOMORES Back Row, left to right: J. Whitman, D. Schultheiss, G. Sick, K. Keiler, T. Fox, J. Amato, F. Butterfield, N. Brown. First Row: J. Benedict, D. Conrad, G. Fox, R. Fulton, C. Bills, D. Garrigues, A. Conrad, P. Inscho, J. Canute, B. Belanger, N. Huber, P. Courtney, D. Becker. SOPHOMORES Back Row, left to right: P. Wenner, I. Werth, B. Har- ris, J. Humphrey, F. McCoy, N. Perkins, C. Thom an, T. Luffred, S. Willatt, J. Gilman, G. Shaver, M. Conrad, W. Harter, T. McMahon. Third Row: D. Cote, R. Quanz, A. Case, K. Lopez, H. Peck, K. Mark, R. Stevens, D. Elsenheimer, D. Trudell, W. Spencer, G. Lesvesque, C. Schrader, E. Kiesl. Second Row: D. Loveland, A. Wilde, R. Weber, J. Wolfanger, N. Mark, K. Laycock, K. Edmond, M. Tonkery, B. Yohon, W. Inscho, S. Ayres. First Row: W. Shep- herd, R. Schubmehl, P. Griswold, D. Kuhn, C. Mazzola, A. Kuhn, J. Snyder, N. Leibenguth, C. Loveland, L. Mitchell, L. Wilcox. Back Row, left to right: B. Belanger, J. Landino J. Jerome, C. Guerrette, S. Henry, D. Girardin, J. Clay son, F. Johantgen, A. Brunswick. Middle Row: M. Lar rin, A. LaBell, S. Conrad, J. Belanger, D. Cummings S. Keenan, S. Holbrook, M. Dewey, J. Drum, F. Gowen Front Row: C. Cowley, D. Hober, R. Ingraham F. Johnston, H. Humphrey, J. Kiel, B. Fisher, H. Kline D. Henchen. lit, Back Row, left to right: E. Wager, D. Wray, M. Stan narius, D. Mattoon, D. Wiebach, T. Grubb, F. Law rence, J. Kern, L. Pel key, J. Twedell, A. Neu, G.Strick Middle Row: M. VonHagen, N. Shafer, R. Moore S. May, A. J. Walker, C. Weinhart, S. Miller, R. Ton kery, M. Parks, V. Mack. Front Row: T. Oas, R. Van- Scooter, J. Loveland, J. Reigelsperger, T. Luther, W. Matter, F. Malter, L. Wilkinson, L. Perkins. aueen o Neptune’s Palace” was selected as the theme of the Junior Prom by the class of '55. The walls of the gym- nasium were covered with colorful scenes of marine life, while mobiles of various fishes hovered overhead. Music for the dance featured Carl Dengler and his orchestra. The cli- max of the dance was the crowning of Jean Malcolm and Julian Pragle, named by their classmates as king and queen of the ball. he suuarm i RULERS OF NEPTUNE’S PALACE King Julian Pragle—Queen Jean Malcolm JUNIOR PAPER STAFF Following a custom of many years, the junior class has pub- lished a monthly paper which this year was renamed the Eagle Ex- press”. Each issue contained a resu- me of school activities, sport con- tests, and class events as well as student editorials, feature articles, and, of course, a gossip column. Tom Grubb was elected as editor, assisted by Beverly Stannarius. Other members of the staff in- cluded Marguerite Von Hagen and Francis Johnston, in charge of art work, and Gary Strick as sport editor. Left to right: G. Strick, B. Stannar- ius, T. Grubb, F. Johnston, M. Von Hagen. voice e 0 eaq Back Row, left to right: G. Baird, R. Bullard, D. Hobcr, G. Keil, J. Wearkley, J. Pragle, L. Perkins, C Cowley, F. Butterfield, J. Elsenheimer. Front Row: F. McCoy, N. Perkins, R. Schubmehl, Mr. Lander, D. Henchen, H. Williams, G. Sick (manager). VARSITY BASEBALL Coach Lander’s baseball nine finished the sea- son with a record of six wins in thirteen starts and an even split in six league games. The vic- tories included a sweep of home and home series against Hammondsport and Cohocton and single wins at the expense of Addison and Naples. The Eagles were seriously handicapped by bad weath- er that limited practice and by injuries to key players during the season. But in spite of these difficulties, the team composed largely of sopho- mores with very little experience gave a good account of itself. The pitching, with Henchen, Baird, and Keil rotating on the mound, was un- usually strong. The rest of the line-up showed Schubmehl or Hober behind the plate, an infield chosen from Perkins, Owens, Gilman, Schub- mehl, and Butterfield, and an outfield of Cowley, Pragle, and Wearkley. The loss of only one play- er by graduation gives high hope for a winning season next year. voice L. U Back Row, left to right'. Coach Schopf, T. Oas, J. Wearkly, D. Hober. J. Keil, B. Belanger, D. Stanton, L. Perkins, R. Schubmehl, J. Yochum, J. Gilman. Third Row: E. Baird, J. Oas, D. Elsenhcimer, R. Smith, R. Abraham, C. Bill, F. McCoy, B. Fisher. Second Row: D. Henchen, T. Tingley, F. Franklin, J. Amato. Front Row: C. Flynn, F. Butterfield, H. Williams, E. Wolfanger, T. Luffred. VARSITY SOCCER The 1954 soccer team captured the Steuben County A” championship for the fifth consecu- tive year. During the regular season the Eagle squad garnered seven victories against a single loss. The only defeat was a 9-1 trouncing at the hands of Nunda in the season’s opening game. Aroused by this defeat, the Eagles swept home and home series against Hornell, Addison, and Hammondsport to clinch the league title. In the final game of the regular season, the Eagles avenged themselves with a 5-2 victory over Nunda in a terrific battle on the home field. The quarter-final game of the sectional play found the Wayland squad matched against West High School of Rochester. Although outplaying the --------- favored opponents through most of the game, the Eagles were unable to score, and after two overtime periods the game ended in a scoreless tie. The tie was decided by a special kick-off in which West High outscored the home team and brought the season to a close. During the regular season 52 points were scored against only 14 by the opponents. Law- rence Perkins set a new school record by netting 27 points. The success of the team, however, was due to the spirit and unity instilled in the squad by Coach Schopf. With the loss of only four men by graduation, the outlook for the coming season is bright. he eQQ Back Row, left to right: J. Wearkley, J. Pragle, J. Kell, B. Belanger, J Reigelsperger, D. Stanton, D. Hober. Middle Row: J. Oas, B. Fisher, J Loveland (manager), L. Perkins, R. Schubmehl. Front Row: T. Oas Coach White. VARSITY BASKETBALL The 1954-55 basketball season opened with the inexperienced Eagles meeting their traditional rival Dansville on the Dansville court. In a game not de- cided until the closing moments the Eagles went down to a 61-51 defeat. The first league game also found the home team bowing to the Painted Post Indians by a score of 53-42. After the two opening losses, the Eagles rallied to win their next four games. These victories were a 65-44 defeat of Hammondsport, 55-54 win over Perry, and 66-60 against Nunda in non-league games, and a 78-47 victory over Bath in a league tussle. As this book goes to press, therefore, the squad has a 4-2 over-all record and a 1-1 record in league play. Return games with Bath, Painted Post, Perry, Ham- mondsport, and Dansville as well as home and home series against Addison and Canisteo are still to be played. The usual starting five consisted of Perkins, Schub- mehl, Oas, Keil, Belanger, or Stanton. The main strength of the squad, though, is the strong bench which allows Coach White to substitute freely. The close checking defense and fast breaking offense of the squad has seemed to grow stronger with each game and hopes are high for a very successful season. 0 voice o' TENNIS Back Row. left to right: G. Zeh, C. Glover, Coach Schopf, H. Elsenheimer. Front Row: R. Whitman, N. Folts, W. Arndt. Wrestling and tennis, both coached by Mr. Schopf, entered the sports picture at Wayland Central for the first time last year. The wrestling squad was organ- ized on an intramural basis only but showed well in a practice scrimmage against Hornell. Joe Landino and Chuck Cowley were outstanding among the squad, reaching the finals in the county championship in the 138 and 145 pound classes. This year about sixteen boys are working out and Coach Schopf has been im- pressed by both the interest and the ability of the boys. A regular schedule of matches against neighboring schools is being planned. The tennis team won two of eight matches in the initial season. Norm Folts and Harold Elsenheimer played the single matches, with Carl Glover and Richard Whitman pairing up for the doubles. This year's squad will be built around Gene Zeh and Walter Arndt, the only returning squad members. WRESTLING Back Row, left to right: J. Amato, R. Booth, J. Loveland, J. Canute, C. Cowley. Front Row: R. Stephens, G. Levesque, D. Sick, J. Landino, R. Hargraves, Coach Schopf. eon TRACK ne The track team running against Dansville, Livonia, Arkport, and Cohocton had little suc- cess during the past season. Lack of depth in several events was the greatest difficulty faced by Miss Cobb and her squad. The only team member to qualify for the sectional champion- ship meet was Julian Pragle who won this honor by gaining second place in the high jump at the county meet. The cheering squad did an outstanding job throughout the year. The spirit they raised among the student body both at games and in pep rallies was an important factor in the suc- cess of the basketball and soccej teams. The three senior members, Beverly Stocking, Joyce Har- grave, and Jean Malcolm, are completing their third successive year on the squad and will cer- tainly be missed next year. QC KrQDDI S Bad Row: R. Tonkery. J. Hargrave, N. Shaver. Front Ron : Miss Kunaog. B. Stocking. J. Malcolm. J. Jerome. 4- ' J � t t� i j 4 4. fit j|j i £ % t4 3 l't� t V numminaoiras I HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR Back Row, left to right: J. Weiermiller, B. Stannarius, J. Malcolm, S. Pfaff, F. Johnston, F. Griswold, C. Maz- zola, G. Babcock, J. Snyder, B. Fisher, T. Grubb, J. Gilman, L. Lang, J. McCoy, T. Townsend. Second Row: C. Francis, C. McChesney, G. Levesque, D. Peck, D. Kuhn, D. Mattoon, W. Arndt, D. Davis, R. Tonk- ery, J. Drum, F. Gowen. Third Row: Mrs. McLaughlin, I. Rhodes, S. Sick, W. Spencer, R. Stephens, D. Flsen- heimer, F. McCoy, K. Mark, W. Sheppard, C. Zeh, L. Howard, L. Richmond, M. Zimmerman. Back Row, left to right: B. Harris. Mr. Dowitsch, C. Weinhart, C. Brehm, E. Wager, D. Hen- chen. Third Row: M. Parks, A. Marks, M. Conrad, J. Lyman, D. Stanton, G. Zeh, L. Rich- mond, T. Grubb. Second Row: N. Mark, C. Schrader, M. Zimmerman. First Row: D. Miller, R. Case, M. Fox. As our enchanted forest is filled with the melodic sounds of rippling streams, wind in the trees, and birds and animals, so does music play an important role in our school life. Per- haps it is the wonderful relaxation the students find in music, or it may be the feeling of work- ing in harmony with others which has enticed over 60 per Cent of the student body to partici- pate in one or more musical groups. Certainly a great deal of credit should be given to Mrs. McLaughlin, Miss Schwan, and Mr. Dowitsch for this interest they have created in these students. The high school choir heads the vocal depart- ment. This group of 50 picked voices has con- sistently received honor ratings at contests and has been enthusiastically received whenever it performed locally. In addition to the choir, the vocal department is represented by a high school girls chorus, two mixed junior high school chor- uses, a boys chorus, and numerous smaller en- sembles. These groups have performed at many school programs and before various community organizations. The major undertaking to date was the presentation of the annual Christmas program by the combined groups. Plans are currently being made for an operetta to be pre- sented later in the school year. The instrumental department is comprised of a senior and junior band. Members of these groups also pjay together in several small instru- mental ensembles. Besides participating in school and community activities, the bands present two or more concerts yearly. At the present time a dance band is being organized by Mr. Dowitsch and should be ready to play very soon. Each year at the graduation ceremonies a special award is presented to the member of the senior class who has been judged not only out- standing in ability but who has shown the great- est cooperation and participation in the program of the music department during their high school years. Last year this coveted award was won by Donna Newfang. Back Row, left to right: F. Johnston, F. Franklin, J. Gilman. G. Baird. I bird Row: W. Cask), D. Kuhn, K. Mark, L. Mazzola, N. Becker, M. Dewey. Second Row: J. Belanger. C. Mazzola, D. Elsenheimer, G. Strick, M. Rowley, R. Weber. Front Row: J. McCoy, S. Willact, B. Stannarius, J. Malcolm. Back Row, left to right: J. Wolfanger, R. Quanz, J. Belanger, R. Moore, M. Fox, D. Gar- rigues, J. Clark, A. Walker, E. Werth, W. Harter, J. Clayson. C. Weinhart, B. Harris. Mid- dle Row: V. Mack, M. Larrin, A. Wilde, W. Inscho, K. Edmond, R. Weber, J. Hargrave, N. Fitzpatrick, J. Benedict, N. Mark. Front Row: J. McCoy, S. Holbrook, J. Humphrey, L. Rocker, S. Willat, C. Thoman, H. Kline, E. Wilcox, D. Weibach. Back Row, left to right: B. Belanger, E. Johantgen, C. Schrader, C. McChesney, M. Zim- merman, A. Marks, M. Bowers, J. Jerome, D. Cummings, P. Wenner, M. Conrad, R. Palmer. Middle Row: H. Hanson, I. Rhodes, G. Walker, B. Yohon, E. Kiesel, S. Sick, N. Shaver, M. Tonkery, K. Laycock, R. Tonkery, J. Drum. Front Row: R. Case, S. May, B. Stocking, S. Henry, B. Stannarius, D. Girardin, S. Pfaff, J. Twedell, L. Lang. GIRLS CHORUS Back Row, left to right: C. Richards, J. May, M. Rowley, J. Pragle. Fourth Row: B. Stan- narius, C. Loveland, J. Harris, R. Baley, N. Mitchell, T. Grubb, D. Miller. Third Row: D. Mattoon, B. Harris, M. Wilcox, D. Abbott, J. Graham, S. Mitchell, I. Werth, D. Jackman. Second Row: H. Pragle, B. Foley, H. Hanson, M. Von Hagen, M. Didas, I. Rhodes. Front Row: W. Spencer, G. Strick, J. Oas, L. Mazzola, P. Hoffman. The hall patrol consists of a group of students who have volunteered to help control the flow of students in the school corridors between classes and during the noon hour. While they take a lot of good natured kidding, their work is appreciated by all. This group is under the supervision of Mrs. Dudley. Someplace a soldier receives a Christmas card from home—a small child in a foreign land proudly clutches her overseas gift box—a patient at the Mt. Mor- ris Sanitarium gratefully opens a Christmas gift—these are some of the ways by which our Junior Red Cross served during the year. Officers of this fine organ- ization are Joyce Belanger, Millicent Bowers, and Shirley Pfaff with Miss Miller as faculty advisor. JUNIOR RED CROSS Back Row: D. Garrigues, J. Kern, S. Pfaff, M. Bowers, J. Belanger. A. Drum. Middle Row: L. Mitchell, M. Rowley, C. Kohlmcir, J. Mack, A. Conrad. Front Row: K. Folts, M. Loveland, C. Zeh. man naa ART CLUB The art club consists of a small but sincere group of students who meet weekly with Mr. DiCenso to gain additional help in the field of art. They are preparing posters to enter in art poster contests. Throughout the year they aided class groups and community organizations in preparing advertising material and decorations. Left to right: 1. Rhodes, S. Pfaff, F. Johnston, T. Grubb, H. Hanson. he Dairy ed daisy booKu orms Back Row, left to right: J. Loveland, C. Loveland, J. Twedell, B. Stannarius, S. Willatt, N. Brown, B. Har- ris, J. Clayson, J. Lyman, R. Palmer, J. Clark, A. Wilde. Middle Row: E. Kiesel, M. Bowers, H. Hanson, E. Wil- cox, E. Werth, S. May, D. Cote, S. Conrad, Front Row: M. Dewey, C. Schrader, R. Tonkery, J. Drum. M. Tonkery, N. Fitzpatrick, P. Didas. The library club with President Elizabeth Wil- cox, Vice-President Eileen Werth, and Secretary Diana Cote had a busy year. In addition to as- sisting in the every day work of the library and reading to the grade children, they found time to present an assembly to the high school grades, give a Christmas tea for the faculty, and take a field trip to Rochester to visit the Rundel Public Library, University of Rochester Library, and the Bookmobile. The group is very indebted to Miss Miller for her interest and assistance. LIBRARY CLUB sidewinders The first aid class was given the standard Red Cross first aid course with Miss Kunzog as instructor assisted by Mrs. Fisher. Those completing the course were awarded the National Red Cross certificate. Left to right: J. Loveland, L. Didas, P. Didas, C. Wein- hart, A. Conrad, B. Harris, E. Wilcox, Mrs. Fisher, J. Belanger, B. Stannarius, N. Fitzpatrick, R. Weber, Back Row, left to right: N. Huber, B. Belanger, J. Keil, O. Kuhn, F. Inscho, B. Worden, J. Pragle, D. Hober. Middle Row: D. Mattoon, B. Fisher, L. Mitchell, B. Shepard, J. Amato, R. Lindsey, T. Luffred, D. Sick, R. Tonkery, D. Garrigues, B. Belanger. Patients: V. Mack and N. Brown. Miss Kunzog, standing. G. Sick, F. McCoy. Front Row: D. Wray, T. McMa- hon, R. Stephens, H. Peck, W. Spencer, G. Levesque, B. Brown, A. Case, D. Loveland, Mrs. McLaughlin. BOYS CHORUS numm inqbiras Back Row, left to right'. C. Burley, R. Becker, J. Canute, O. Kuhn, F. Rauber, C. Flynn. Middle Row: B. La- Bell, H. Peck, C. Lopez, C. Bill, T. Fox, A. Bruns- wick, D. Rechtenwald. Front Row: D. Loveland, N. Huber, R. Stevens, C. Cowley, B. Belanger, Mr. Price, J. Vogt. The local chapter of the Future Farmers of America was organized in the fall of 1954. Of- ficers of the first year were Charles Cowley, pres- ident, Bernard Belanger, vice-president, Reginald Stephens, secretary and Norbert Huber, treasurer. Mr. Price served as faculty advisor. The first purpose of this organization is the development of competent aggressive rural and agricultural leadership. The experience gained at their meet- ings train the members for future roles in par- ticipation and leadership in adult farm and civic organizations. As their first project the boys are building a scale model pole dairy barn to be exhibited at the Steuben County Fair next fall. Other plans include a scrap drive to raise funds, and a father and son banquet in the spring. i an nine PROJECTIONISTS The student projectionists have assisted Mr. Merrill in showing films to class groups and during the noon hour. They hai'e also given generously of their time after school hours to operate the projector for various organizations in our community. For these services they deserve a great deal of credit. DUQS Left to right: Mr. Merrill, R. Seward, J. Kern, C. land. Love- f i. L G.A.A. All girls in grades 7 through 12 are members of the girls athletic as- sociation. They are represented by a council consisting of one student elec- ted by each class. This council meets regularly with Miss Cobb, girls physi- cal education director, to help arrange schedules for the intramural games between class teams in various sports and also for play days with girls from neighboring schools. Left to right: R. Tonkery, J. Malcolm, R. Weber, N. Rowley, Miss Cobb. cricke ma cbes B.A.A. The Boys Athletic Association is made up of all the boys who have earned letters or numerals during their high school years. This group plays an active role in the athletic program, assisting in the awarding of letters and the selection of the winner of the Senior Sportsmanship Award. Other activities include the sale of programs at home basketball games and refereeing all intramural games. Officers of the association are: James Oas, president, Lawrence Perk- ins, vice-president, and David Stan- ton, secretary-treasurer. I. efl to right: B. Fisher, R. Schubmehl, L. Perkins, G. Baird. J. Keil, I). Stanton, C. Richards, J. Oas, J. Gilman, Coach White. 06 ion’s roar HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Back Row, left to right: Mrs. McLaughlin, Mrs. Weiermiller, Mrs. Foster, Mr. Schopf, Mrs. Loveland, Mr. White, Mr. Price, Mr. Miles, Mrs. Eager, Mr. Dowitsch, Miss Miller. Front Row: Mrs. Hurlbut, Miss Schwann, Miss Cobb. As seniors we complete our school years here at Way land Central. We are nearing the clearing in our Enchanted Forest. In the distance beckon the fields of life and work that we may choose. Each of us must part here and follow his path into the life he has chosen for future years. We will recall with happiness our years spent in this Enchanted Forest and remember the excitement and sorrow we feel as we near the clearing. 0 Din oaKs 'Tom acorns arouu. • • Memories of our first years in Wayland Cen- tral have dimmed with the passage of time. Never to be forgotten is the fire that swept through the old school building forcing us to attend school in Springwater and Atlanta and the different churches of Wayland. Happier memories of these years include the production of such faculty plays as The Gay Nineties Revue, Tish, and January Thaw, the entertainment by Max Raney and a troop of local talent and the operettas The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, and HMS Pinafore presented by the music de- partment. During the seventh and eighth grades new experiences were opened to us as we once again came together under the same roof—to participate in such clubs as homemaking, art, and shop, to view our country’s history in the Freedom Train and to select class representatives —Teddy Townsend for the Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation and Diane Davis, Judy Weiermiller, and Bill Holmes for the Junior Red Cross. How glad we were when the grade wing of the new school was completed and plans were made for the high school section! With fearful hearts we ap- proached the first regents of our school lives. How happy we were to find that first obstacle successfully behind us! Freshmen at last—how important we felt! New friends were made and our numbers grew as we were joined by pupils from Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s. Our paths began to diverge as we selected different courses of study. Those who chose a college entrance program were soon intrigued by the mysteries of algebra, taught by Mrs. Goldthwait, who joined the faculty that year. Others entered such subjects as business, mechanical drawing, and homemaking. The business class will never forget the trip to the Rochester bank conducted by Mr. Kerber. Mem- bers of the soccer team which captured the league championship were Bill Weber and Wayne Harris; J-V basketball boasted Bill Holmes and Jim Oas; eleven joined the Junior High Chorus; five played in the Senior Band; Jean Malcolm acted for the Girls' Athletic Asso- ciation while Millicent Bowers and Marjorie Zimmerman represented us on the Jr. Red Cross Council. Our class officers—Linda Richmond, Gary Babcock, Marjorie Zimmerman, and Gene Zeh—selected our advisors, Mr. and Mrs. Rich- ard Kerber, who both conducted freshman homerooms, along with a new member of the faculty, Mrs. Eager. Will we ever forget the thousand and one intelligence tests that brought our freshman year to a close? Who can ever forget our grand entrance into the new school during our sophomore year? Our class officers—Robert Alpaugh, Phyllis Fox, Jean Malcolm and Treasurer Zeh—helped elect our advisors, Mr. and Mrs. Hurlbut. Norris Becker joined the baseball team, and once again the Eagles won the soccer A-B championship. During this year our noted artist, Shirley Pfaff, Jesigned the cheerleading uniforms now used and so much appreciated by the girls. Remem- ber how we helped landscape the school grounds by bringing ten cents each for a sophomore tree, the trouble we caused our homeroom teachers —Mrs. Eager, Mrs. Hurlbut, and Mr. Kerber— and how Mrs. Fisher played a gum-chewing teenager in the faculty play You Ain’t Heard the Half of It? Linda Richmond, Jean Malcolm, and Judy Weiermiller, the Sophomore Trio, sang their best at many different entertainments. Miss Brownell joined the faculty to help sophomore English students with troublesome dangling participles. Dave Stanton this year began his career as stage manager in charge of lights at assemblies. What memories this year holds for us! Our junior year climaxed our school lives. Mr. Glenn Hamilton, our homeroom teacher, often wondered how much more noise could come from one room. Remember how we worked to edit The Voice of the Eagle” each month with the Junior Paper staff editor, Ros- alie Case? Richards, Babcock, Baird, Oas, and Stanton helped the Eagles to win the soccer A-B championship. Sorrow killed almost all hope for Wayland’s glorious Eagles in a nearly unanimous season of basketball losses. Tennis and wrestling were introduced as competitive sports. Julian Pragle proved to be the fastest turtle on our track. Beverly Stocking, Joyce Hargrave, and Jean Malcolm led the cheers for victory. Miss Kunzog and Mr. Hamilton, our advisors, helped choose the class rings we prize. Bill Benedict, Dave Stanton, Jean Malcolm, and Corky Zeh were chosen for the executive positions. The Junior Prom was the crowning event of the year with Queen Jean Malcolm and King Pragle as rulers in Neptune’s Palace. What would our prom have been without the excellent art work of Shirley Pfaff and Irene Rhodes? Shirley also brought honor to the class by winning five key awards in the area scholastic art exhibit. Parents and teachers sponsored the pancake supper to benefit the landscaping of the school grounds. Remember the yellow buses with blue pancake supper signs? We were entertained by hay rides at St. Jo’s and a P.T.A. square dance. Who will ever forget how the early November snow post- poned the Steuben County Music Festival until April offered better weather? The girls chorus and the choir both received an honor rating A” in the Festival held at Pittsford. Who will ever forget Miss Byron and Mr. Henrekson in the faculty play Adam’s Evening? We in- creased our class funds by selling ice cream in the cafeteria and merchandise at the supply store. Mrs. Dudley resumed teaching and Miss Schwan, Coach Schopf, and Mr. Dowitsch were added to the faculty. The annual junior tea for the seniors reminded us that our junior year was fast drawing to a close. As seniors we complete our school years here at Wayland Central. How we shall miss the good times we’ve had! Mrs. Weiermiller and Mr. Henrekson, our advisors, congratulated us for our successful magazine drive which topped those of other years and even surpassed our goal by over S500. Agriculture, with Mr. Price as in- structor, was introduced into the curriculum. John Vogt was chosen the first reporter for the branch of the Future Farmers of America of this area. Mr. Habicht joined the faculty, and Mr. White returned to coach the Eagles. We re- elected Benny, Dave, Jean and Corky to the same posts they held last year. Sorrow filled our hearts when death claimed our classmate, Robert Al- paugh. Early in the year plans made the pre- ceding year on our yearbook went into effect. Our four senior plays were a rousing success. Now we look forward to the time when we can relax and watch the juniors take up the task of raising money. Our Christmas ball, the faculty play, and the famous pancake supper will be included in our social calendar. Plans will soon be in full swing for our senior trip to New York City which will end our school years here. Life will continue in its pattern after we leave these halls. Mrs. Reynolds will continue to nurse the sick; Miss Miller will still give help to pupils struggling with the Dewey Decimal System; Mrs. Foster will teach home management; Miss Cobb will persist in relay races for physical edu- cation demonstrations; Mrs. McLaughlin will open assemblies by conducting the Star Spangled Banner ; Mrs. Loveland will continue her excellent humorous readings. We will miss being here to view these events, but our hearts can never be absent from our Alma Mater. Our memories will remind us of what is happening wherever we may be in future years. WILLIAM BENEDICT Our leader in Junior and Senior years—working with us and for us—tops in magazine sales—Stan Niles' right hand man after school hours—Congratulations Benny” for a job well done. DAVID STANTON Easy going Dave—he increases our net profits on a basketball court— as vice-president he does the same— when you hear somebody say hey Ray” you can be sure it’s Dave. JEAN MALCOLM Holder of many records—national honor society, citizenship award, queen of the prom, all state—and if Jean sees a snake you can even bet on that four minute mile. GENE ZEH He will always be Corky to us— short in stature, but mighty in per- sonality—our treasury man in action for four years—his fine tenor voice as well as that rich sense of humor will be recalled for many years. WALTER ARNDT Until he met Gladys, tennis captured all his love—a line jumper from way back—he liked to tease all of the girls— who loved each and every minute of it. IRA AVERILL He knows his onions at Fenton’s—and his P’s and Q’s at our book store but Latin is all Greek to him—we'd like to voice our thanks to Ding” who sacrificed his morning shut- eye” to keep our book store open to business. GARY BABCOCK A real song and dance man—he sings a solo or dances the Charleston with equal skill—he knows nothing but the facts about every car on the road—definitely a card, a joker to be exact. RUSSELL BULLARD A handy man to have behind the scenes at play time—when Rusf joined the class his shy grin soon made him a popular boy—his sud- den expansion about the middle just goes to show how well he likes his food. EUGENE BAIRD He has a red hot temper to match his hair—he likes all the girls, but Jean is always in first place with him—he plans to carry on the fu- neral business—we know he’ll do well in anything he undertakes. MILLICENT BOWERS She’s as bright as a new penny so we put a mill and a cent together and call her Penny —our Red Cross worker and first aid student—we know her career in nursing will be a success. NORRIS BECKER When in need of any prop, Norris was the boy to lean on, for he traveled near or far to pick up properties for the play and the prom—a little bit shy until he mas- tered the art of square dancing. ROSALIE CASE As editor of our Jr. paper Casie made the Voice of the Eagle heard all over school—we’ll never forget the thrills and chills we got while tobogganing down Case’s hill. MICHAEL COURTNEY Better known as hot rod his speed on the road was not equaled by his speed on a typewriter—he loved to hunt and trap anything, deer, rab- bits, coon (even girls). DIANE DAVIS Who says gentlemen prefer blondes -—during the summer she keeps a close check on all those b(u)oys floating in Loon Lake—she offered her services at the local hospital and made a swell nurses aid. BARBARA COWLEY One of the girls who put the Perk in Perkinsville—when some class project needed a boost. Barb was always ready to raise a willing hand. PHYLLIS DIDAS Although there are not many found in schools, Phyllis is the true scholar —through her work as editor of this Hilites of 55 she has led us through twelve of the best years of our lives —these enchanted school days. GLEN FAIRBROTHER Although some people thought Glen had a brush-cut it was actually those morning rides to school with Mike Hotrod Courtney that made his hair stand on end. MARGARET FOX Maggie tried her very best on Strike It Rich—didn’t make a million but the old heart line pulled her thru —the boy who rang her own private heart line was her steady. Bob Steger by name. HELEN HANSON A little girl with a great big heart —Helen is sincere in everything she does—we like to tease her about the why she says aunt” but we know she has the right idea-er.” CHARLOTTE FRANCIS That lovely soprano voice will long be remembered by those lucky enough to hear her sing a solo—as shy as a violet in the classroom, but outside of school—that is a different story. JOYCE HARGRAVE The cheerleader with more bounce to the ounce”—always tops in tumbling (even the top of the pyramid)—when Joyce was around, the forecast was always bright and sunny. WAYNE HARRIS His thirst for knowledge was often overcome by his hunger for food— after ”Bucky” repaired Mr. Fenton’s coffee machine, it was never the same somehow. WILLIAM HOLMES The Springwater flash”—his stature would have made him a real short” stop—although he actually played second base—as the clown of the class his antics won him the title Jerry Lewis, the second. LYNNE HOWARD Study halls won’t seem the same somehow—the teachers were a little difficult at times, but she usually had them under control—Lynne is good in every sport and a good sport in everything she does. DOLORES JOHNSON Lately she’s been hearing bells (wedding bells, we believe)— her long blond hair is a shining example that gentlemen do prefer blondes(or is it blondes prefer gentlemen?) LINDA LANG A real humdinger—always familiar with the latest joke— her hearty laugh was contagious (even if we didn't always catch the joke)—She enjoyed every sport and showed it by her loyal after-school participation. RONALD LINDSEY Who else but the Quiet Man could have portrayed the henpecked hus- band to such perfection in the one- act play, The New Look—always willing to lend a hand, yet never one complaint is heard. WILHELMINA LOPEZ Wilhclmina is such a big name for yuch a little girl, hence we call her just plain Billy”—she had her ups and downs but she always came through smiling. ANNA MARKS She viewed many interesting de- velopments at Bill Nile’s studio— gentle as a lamb, so right for you —wherever Boogum went, her heart just went along. CAROL McCHESNEY Our Millpond” gal from high above Springwater Valley— Canisteo's loss—our gain—her raven black and wavy hair is the envy of many a girl—Her quietness in school is a wel- come rarity. JEAN McCOY We never knew which twin had Tony—or was it Sammy—always ready to lend a hand to any class project—and to share and share alike in all with twin sister Joan. JOAN McCOY The twin with that turned up freckled nose—in school and out her favorite subject was boys—her rec- ord of passing notes in class will never be surpassed—we always won- dered what was in them. JOHN McMAHON The new member of our class who soon seemed like an old friend—he said dancing was not his forte—so when you saw him behind the counter at a dance, you knew he was just checking.” JAMES OAS The tough little full back on the soccer team—a streak of lightning over the basketball court—popular with everyone—the mystery of the year—who would be Sparrow's” steady next. ROSE MARIE PALMER Her ambition is to study at Geneseo —if hard work will get her there, we know she will make it—she al- ways did her share and more in order to help the class. SHIRLEY PFAFF Her art career glitters with the promise of the five gold keys she won—keys to the doors of success— as good a friend as the class ever had—we will always remember her work on Neptune’s Palace, Voice of the Eagle, and our Hilites of ’55. JULIAN PRAGLE Just call him King—King of Nep- tune’s Court or a basketball court— he even followed the King of the Cowboys—His good natured, easy going way made him very popular to all (especially Joyce). IRENE RHODES Junior partner in the art team— Rhodes Pfaff—her goal is to reach the magic 5 foot mark on the height barometer—her quiet sense of hu- mor and soft chuckle kept us laugh- ing through the high school years. LINDA RICHMOND Congratulations to the girl who drove the magazine eight ball right thru its goal—her little brother calls her ding ding and I guess he’s right because she really is a belle. CALVIN RICHARDS To our opponents, a rough and tough fullback guarding our soccer goal—which only goes to prove that looks are very deceiving—Cal is really a calm and easy going fellow. LORRAINE ROCKER The Mayflower Maid —she swings a baseball bat or a ping pong paddle like a pro—when you were feeling blue, Lor- raine could put a silver lining in every cloud. ROBERT SEWARD As sound effects man he made a smash hit—Mr. Merrill’s assistant in the projection room—a recording artist in great demand. Bob helped to make our musical productions succeed. DANIEL SICK The mighty mite of the wrestling team and quite a ball of fire in the chemistry lab—his wavy lock is the envy of many a girl. SHIRLEY SICK So quiet and shy—so nice and pleasant—blond hair and neatly groomed—we hear she loves to roller skate—but ouch not those falls. I CLARA SLINGERLAND Many a noon hour Clara helped to operate the goodies racket by selling ice cream at the lunch counter—this is just one way through which Clara helped the class. BEVERLY STOCKING A cheerleader who flipped her way through three years on the squad—a native of Atlanta, New York, her portrayal of the southern girl in our senior play might have led one to believe it was really Atlanta, Georgia. THEODORA TOWNSEND Walking down the hall with Gary— neat as a pin—she was a Teddy- bear who liked her honey—a loyal member of chorus and choir. JOHN VOGT If he'd cracked his books the way he cracked those knuckles, there would have been another candidate to the Honor Society—his interest in an out-of-town party (Nancy Leone) came as a surprise to us. GLADYS WALKER Five foot two, eyes of blue, she's our gal from the gay Springwater valley—always ready to entertain us —(especially if her parents were in Florida). WILLIAM WEBER His car wasn't exactly the latest thing (even though it some- times got him there late)—although he's not too big. he's doing a big job by helping to keep our National Guard up. EVA WILKINSON She went Kuhn hunting and suc- ceeded in catching Otto—she won the nick-name of Pinky —try as she might, she never could lose it. JUDY WEIERMILLER The redhead of our class—full of vim, vigor, vitality—head of the lost and found department—mostly lost and seldom found. BERNIE WORDEN Somebody’s in the kitchen with Dina —I wonder if it could be Bcrnie— he was a bashful beau until he got into boys' chorus, then he really got into the sing of things. MARJORIE ZIMMERMAN Where Linda is—that's where Margie is too— the aunts” were favorites of hers, even though those eleven o'clock curfews were sometimes hard to meet—we will always be thinking of Margie—the girl with the golden locks. ROBERT ALPAUGH In memoriam of Bob—friend and classmate—his pleasant smile and personality—his service and loyalty to our class is ever in our minds. a rack o I? NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY P 4 nonor « Back Row, left lo right: D. Newfang, R. Hitchcock, A. Lander, L. Henty, J. Malcolm, A. Kling, R. Brehm. Front Row: J. Hagadone, B. Snyder, M. Bowers, R. Jackman, N. Hodgkins. The highest honor which can be bestowed on any student in our school is election into the national honor society. Membership in this society is determined by the vote of the entire faculty. Candidates must be deemed worthy in char- acter, leadership, scholarship, and service. Last fall eight members of the senior class and two members of the junior class were inducted into the society at a special assembly, thus joining the two members elected the preceding year as juniors. We salute this group for their outstanding records. oroe -me-no' HILITES STAFF The senior class in presenting this issue of Hilites elected Phyllis Didas as editor assisted by business manager Gene Zeh and Beverly Stocking in charge of advertising. Other staff members were Irene Rhodes and Shirley Pfaff directing all the art work and Judy Weier- miller handling the literary fea- tures. Back Row, left to right: I. Rhodes, P. Didas, G. Zeh. Front Row: S. Pfaff, B. Stocking, J. Weiermiller, R. Seward. D avin Dossum The senior class presents Four One-Act Plays’ Twelve students were chosen to repre- sent our school in the all-state sectional band and choir at Waterloo. These were chosen on the strength of recommenda- tions by their instructors. Linda Richmond and Jean Malcolm were further honored as they were selected by audition to be members of the all-state choir. This group performed at the Rochester conference of the New York State School Music Associ- ation. Hack Row, left to right: G. Babcock. F. Johnston, C. Mazzola, D. Kuhn, G. Zeh. front Row: J. Malcolm, J. Wciermillcr, B. Harris, L. Richmond, M. Zimmer- man, L. Howard. Seated at piano: T. Grubb. CTKS BOYS STATE 0 jen obeasanrs D. Stanton—G. Zeh David Stanton and Gene Zeh were selected by the Ameri- can Legion Posts of Wayland and N. Cohocton-Atlanta to rep- resent Wayland Central School at Boys State held annually at Colgate University. Here the boys gained experience in demo- cratic living and political democracy. w The Senior Class wishes to express grateful appreciation for the encourage- ment, interest, and assistance of its many friends and patrons. 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