Whitesville High School - Wycenian Yearbook (Whitesville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1944 volume:

OUR CREST Published by the Senior Class o f Whites ville Central School Whitesville, New York Volume 1 Above is a picture during World War I. of our school as it was originally constructed 2 I The school as it appears now after the addition was finished in the new part. A gym was built, adding winter sport facilities. As a picture of our new school could not be obtained, we are forced to omit it; but we hope to be able to publish it in a future issue of the yearbook. $ 3 The Senior Class wishes to dedicate “Our Crest” to Mrs. Doris Pfeiffer and Miss Marion Wheaton who aided us so greatly during our high school years. 4 “OUR CREST” STAFF Editor—Betty Smith Art Editor—Lois Harris Photography—Irene Rear Sports Editor—Earl Ainsworth Clubs—Arloine Freeman Business Manager—Lillian Flamini Senior Editor—Dorothy Teater High School Editor—Mary Lewis Grade School—Jean Crittenden Miscellaneous—Richard Blow General Typist—Ruth Fitzpatrick 7 EARL T. AINSWORTH—“Chub” RICHARD BLOW—“Elfanso” Ambition—Travel around the world with unlimited time and money. 4-H Club 1. 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Boxing 1; Softball 4; Hallowe’en Fair 4; Senior Dance 4; Dramatics Club 4; High School Plays 4; Year- book Staff 4. Major—Agriculture “From the beginning to the last. He was faithful to his class. Ambition—To be a success Vice-Pres. of Class 2, 3, 4; Tatler Staff 1, 2, 3, Editor 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3,; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity 2; Varsity 3, 4; Football 2; Baseball 3, 4; Track 4; Softball 4; Spring Festival 3; High School Plays 3, 4; Var- sity “W” Club 4; Hallowe’en Fair 4; Senior Dance 4; Dra- matics Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Major—Agriculture “Whether in the classroom or on the court. We'll always find him one grand sport. f i 1 5 - - FACULTY 1st Row: Coats, Clark, Keefe, Hurlburt, Braunschweiger; 2nd Row: Barney. Wheaton, Lewis, Pettibone, Connor; 3rd Row: Austin, Howe, Cornell, Laughlin, Wilson. WHITESVILLE SCHOOL TEACHERS During the first year in school Mrs. Coats teaches the golden rule, While the second year up in the church Mrs. Clark may be found with a rule of birch. Freni Mrs. Keefe you’ll learn I’m sure And next year you’ll be in grade four, Where with steady eyes you’ll often stare Upon Mrs. Hurlburt with a dazzling glare. Miss Braunschweiger will teach the facts And the minds are now stationed upon steady tracks. Mrs. Barney has taught for many a year And I hope that next year she’ll still be here. 5 Miss Wheaton will be teaching, If you take a little look In the Homemaking House, from Mother Nature’s book. From Miss Pettibone’s chorus the songs rise sweet and clear To fill each lonely heart with melodies so dear. In the history room where Mrs. Pfeiffer used to teach You’ll find Mrs. Connor with actions so meek. And now to the office—Oh! Here’s Mr. Howe You don’t need to be careful—you won’t get in a row. To work for Mr. Wilson all you need Is worlds of strength and heaps of speed. For Mr. Austin we have great respect When we see him coming we know what to expect. Miss Lewis is free most of the time From the plague of headaches and the wants of rhyme. If, in Mrs. Cornell’s class, you are inclined. With her a friendship you will find. Mr. Laughlin is a man who loves to jest But it is no secret—I protest. While all these thoughts run through my head, I hope there is nothing that I have said, Which sounded as if it were for spite, Because there’s something about each one that I really like. rl' 6 JEAN CRITTENDEN—“Jennie” Ambition—To attend two col- le es with a language major. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Tatler 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Team 2; Swing Trio 2; Senior Play 4; Library Club 4; Secre- tary of Class 3; Hallowe’en Fair 4; Senior Dance 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Major—Latin, Mathematics “A dash of looks, vim and pep. Who's the one shr.'ll make step RUTH FITZPATRICK—“Red” Ambition — Professional dancer with additional career of busi- ness. Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Service Club 2, 3; Senior Play 2, 4; Band 3; Volleyball Team 3; Home Ec. Club 3; Spring Festival 3; Mag- azine Campaign Capt. 3; Hallo- we’en Fair 4; Senior Dance Chairman; Yearbook Staff 4. Major—Mathematics. “Red are her locks, the same as her name; She's due to honor in the Hall of Fame 9 LILLIAN FLAMINI—“Lil” Ambition—A good housekeeper. i First Aid Club 1; Catholic Club 1; Hallowe’en Fair 2, 4; Home Ec. Club 3; Junior Prom 3; Volleyball Team 3; Tatler Staff 3, 4; Library Club 4; Roundtable Discussion 4; Senior Dance 4; Senior Play; Yearbook Staff 4. ifcajor—Homemaking. “Let come what may, either fun or work. Of Lil we’ll say, she’ll never shirk ARLOINE FREEMAN— “Weenie” Ambition—Cancer and Leprosy research as a side line from biology teaching. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 1; Senior Play 2; St. Pat’s Card Party 2; Grade School Operetas 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; High School Plays 3; Spring Festival 3; Ser- vice Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Hallowe’en Fair Chairman 4; Valedictorian. Major—Latin. “In all things she doth excel.” 10 4 LOIS HARRIS—“Skip” •� Ambition—Electric welder or « farmer’s wife. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Volleyball Team 3; Junior Prom 3; Spring Festival 3; Tatler 4; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Dance 4; Hallo- we’en Fair 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Major—Homemaking. “Here's to Skip, a winsome lass; May her future be as bright as her past.” Irene rear—“Dutch” Am bition—Florist. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Tatler Staff 3, 4; St. Patrick Card Party 2; Homemaking Club 3; Spring Festival 3; Junior Prom 3; Hal- lowe’en Fair 4; Senior Dance 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Dramatics Club 4.; Major—Homemaking. Shy, reticent by nature Does stiff water run deepi 11 MARY LEWIS—“Lewie” Ambition—Travel “South”. St. Pat’s Card Party 2; Junior Prom 3; Volleyball Team 3; Homemaking Club 3; Hallowe’en Fair 4; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Major—Homemaking. “Mary with her guileless grin. What's the mischief she's been in?” BETTY SMITH—“Smithy Ambition—Nurse. Service Club 2, 3; St. Patrick’s Card Party 2; Junior Prom 3; Hallowe’en Fair 4; Magazine Campaign Capt. 4; Senior Dance 4; Salutorian; Yearbook Editor. Major Latin. “A look of innocence on her face. Behind that mask, what takes 'place?” 12 ♦ % DOROTHY TEATER—“Dot” Ambition—Sleep all day and stay up all night. St. Pat’s Card Party 2; Tat- ler Staff 3, 4; Homemaking Club 3; Spring Festival 3; Junior Prom 3; Class President 4; Hallowe’en Fair 4; Senior Dance 4; Yearbook Staff. Major—Homemaking. “Dot chose her major with an eye to the juture. WHO’S WHO Athlete—Earl Ainsworth Future Farmer—Richard Blow Musician—Jean Crittenden I Jitterbug—Ruth Fitzpatrick Artist—Lois Harris Best Humor—Lillian Flamini Most Studious—Arloine Freeman Quietest—Irene Rear Practical Joker—Mary Lewis Wittiest—Betty Smith Calm and Serene—Dorothy Teater 13 CLASS HISTORY It was about twelve years ago that a small class entered the Whites- ville High School to start their first school days. The class consisted of Ruth Fitzpatrick, Betty Smith, Arloine Freeman, Robert Brown, Betty Lou Nelson, Lillian Flamini, Dorothy Teater, Edna Mae Wright and Irene Kear. Mrs. Coats, our teacher, found it very hard to keep us still in our seats. The second and third grade was a continuation of the first grade. It was in the fourth grade that we met Miss Lamb. Here we enter- ed into more complicated work. Although we chased and caught a few birds which had flown in a broken window; we worked hard in order to proceed to the fifth grade, which was located upstairs in the school building. We finally reached this goal and came under the direction of Mrs. Clark in the fifth and sixth grades. A considerable amount of hard work was needed in order to conquer the work put before us. We will admit that we threw a few paper wads when the teacher’s back was turned. At times she scolded hard for it, yet it continued through the year. After completion of the fifth and sixth grades, we entered the seventh and eighth grade room. Here we met Mrs. Barney, whom everyone liked. She always saw that you had your work done, thus everyone passed. In the seventh grade we were allowed to take our first regents, in spelling and geography. In the eighth we finished elementary regents taking U. S. History, Arith- metic, Silent Reading, and English. Stuart and Charles Jones joined us in the seventh grade; Charles Shutt, Lois Harris, Earl Ainsworth in the eight grade. At last we reached High School with only four years to go. My! We felt proud of ourselves. Although most of the class was becom- ing tired of school, when we found that we were to become Freshmen the next year, a new interest came to us. We felt that if we worked 14 hard, our four years would soon elapse. It was in this class that we started being on our own. For each subject we had a different teacher. Miss Buyea taught English; Mrs. Cornell, citizenship; Mr. Packer, Math; Mr. May, Science; Miss Hill, Homemaking. At the beginning of the year we were introduced to the electing of officers. The following were elected to office: Arloine Freeman, President; Ruth Fitzpatrick, Vice-President; Betty Smith, Treasurer; and Charles Jones, Secretary. About the middle of the year new students were welcomed to our class: Sylvia Meisner, Helen New- man, Betty Rae Ordway. The Freshman year quickly elapsed. We entered the Sophomore year and chose the following officers: Robert Brown, President; Charles Jones, Vice-President; Betty Smith. Sec- retary and Treasurer. Our first social affairs went on this year, in- cluding sponsoring a card party. This year soon passed, and our Junior year came into view. The President was Stuart Jones; Vice- President, Earl Ainsworth; Secretary and Treasurer, Betty Smith. With an eager desire to purchase class rings we sponsored a Bingo Party, under the direction of Mrs. Pfeiffer, our class advisor. Later in the year a dance was sponsored giving much fun, joy, and success. The biggest year of all was yet to come; it’s here, the Senior year. The Seniors of the past had always had the privilege of spon- soring a Hallowe’en Fair. Finally, it came, more pounding and ham- mering went on in the gym; but for all the noise, the fair was more than a success. We pass this on to the Seniors of next year. Our trip was a big event to most of us. We worked hard to earn the money so we could take our unforgetable trip. The day arrived at last. Everyone was thrilled at the thought of it. We boarded a train at Wellsville and were on our way to New York. All too soon it 15 was over, but we had an enjoyable time. The year is nearly gone; now we realize what school means to us. We entered to learn and go forth to serve. Our vocation was chosen in school. Now we go forth alone, with no one to guide us, except our will power. Each of the Seniors wish the others success. I. K. CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and forty-four of Whitesville Central School, having an overflow of pencil stubs, tablet covers, books, and notes, hereby make this our last will and testament: First, to the Board of Education, Faculty, our parents, and to those who have helped us in any way to complete our high school course, we leave our sincere appreciation. The Senior Class of ’44 reluctantly bestows on the coming Senior Class the senior privileges the former class never had. To the Sophomores we leave the ability to raise money. To the Freshmen we leave the hope that they may be the first Senior Class to graduate from the new school. Arloine Freeman leaves her ability to study to the Junior Class. Betty Smith wills her good marks in P. A. D. to those Juniors who think they need them. Earl T. Ainsworth’s athletic ability is left to Clyde Grover, and his fondness for girls, to Leo Coleman. To Arling Hazelett, Mary Lewis leaves her ability to be late to school. v 16 Dorothy Teater bequeaths her personality to Ann Allen. Lillian Flamini leaves Doris Eldridge her gift of gab. Eloise Haskell is left Irene’s shyness. Lois Harris leaves Robert McAllister her ability to write poetry. Ruth Fitzpatrick bequeaths her ability as a beautician to the Sophomore girls. Jean Crittenden leaves her ability to flirt to Don Chase. Richard Blow wills his ability to be a farmer to Keith Folts, and his muscular form to Richard Lewis. To Barbara Hurlburt, the Senior Class leaves its ability to get out of work. To Leola Grover is left the Senior’s ability to get along with the teachers. To the entire student body we leave our good will and sincere gratitude and the hope that their school days may be as happy as ours have been. ---- • ------ To the teachers we leave the peace and quiet they have always longed for. The Senior Class leaves to our ex-advisor, Mrs. Pfeiffer, our un- dying devotion. The Seniors leave Miss Wheaton, our present advisor, deep ap- preciation for her unfailing helpfulness. To Mr. Howe we leave our appreciation for his willingness to help us through any difficulties that might confront us. To Miss Lewis we bequeath a class that will be there on time with their lessons done. To Mrs. Connor we leave sincere hope that the war will be over soon so that she may lead a happy wedded life. 17 To Mr. Austin we leave the remembrance of his first Senior Class of W. C. S. We are sure Mr. Laughlin would appreciate our willing him new equipment for the shop. To Mr. “Luke” Wilson we will a winning basketball team for the future years. To Mrs. Cornell we will the further humor and gaity throughout our high school years. To Miss Pettibone we will a band and chorus with perfect at- tendance of members. To Mrs. Barney we will our friendship and appreciation from her eighth grade graduation class of ’40. To Miss Braunschweiger we leave the hope that she won’t have to transport the faculty to and from Wellsville every day. To Mrs. Keefe we leave the hope that she won’t have any more automobile accidents. To Mrs. Hurlburt we leave our thanks for joining the faculty. To Mrs. Clark we leave our deepest and most sincere gratitude for her kind assistance while in the fifth and sixth grades. To Mrs. Coats we leave our deep appreciation for being our first teacher. (Signed, and sealed this twenty-third dred and forty-four.) day of June, nineteen hun- L. F. 18 CLASS PROPHESY My husband, Superman, just left the house and I have no cus- tomers in my beauty shop now, so I will tell you about the trip I took last Saturday. I was restless and had nothing to do but to drift back to the good-old-days in Whitesville Central School. I laughed at some in- cidents that weren’t to be laughed at, at the time they happened. I’ll never forget the day Irene Rear attempted to sit down, and hit the floor instead. I also recalled Richard Blow trying to tell a good joke, but he always laughed so hard that he would work up a cough, and the joke was lost. Lillian Flamini used to be good at making up her own jokes. Soon, I began wondering what had happened to all of my classmates. Had Betty ever become a nurse? I wonderer where the old “gang” was and what they were doing. When Superman came home for dinner, I put the proposition up to him; and, after my dishwasher had finished its job, we were off through the sky. Please don’t jump to conclusions; we were in our helicopter. My husband retired ten years after we were married, and our son is doing his job very nicely. First, I contacted Mr. Ray Smith to inquire of Betty’s location. Much to my surprise, I was directed to the city of Hallsport. It now has a population of 3,000 including Betty’s family. She had started her career as a nurse but found the cheesemaking business more profitable. I found her under the name of Costello. We had a long visit and through her I discovered that Arloine Freeman is no longer 19 a resident of the United States. I remembered that Aroline was a Cadet Nurse, but I was unaware that she had ever gone over-seas. Yes, Aroline went to England in 1947, and an English soldier stepped into her life. I understand she lives in Liverpool. We left Betty and started south to find Jean Crittenden. In New York City, I was determined to see the new stage hit—“A Million Girls and Me,” starring some new discovery in movies. At the door I met Lillian Flamini. She informed me that she was director of the show and is now a success in that field. I had to turn down her invitation to dine that evening, but she escorted us to our seats. In the show I heard a beautiful, mellow voice similar to that of Frank Sinatra of 1944, but yet it had that Gene Autry touch. The possessor of such a magnetic voice was a tall, dark and muscular man who� looked familiar. It looked like—but no, it couldn’t be—why, yes, it is none other than Richard Blow. To my surprise, I learned that Rich is a famous movie and radio star. His public name is Elmer Warble. The show had left me speechless, but we left Lillian and pro- ceeded to find Jean. In Morgantown, West Virginia, we stopped for gasoline. A billboard near the road immediately attracted my at- tention. It was a very clever advertisement of Ry-Crisp, that magic reducing compound. The picture was of a beautiful girl with long slender legs and a Rita Hayworth figure. I walked up to the picture and, in small print, I found the victim to be Mary Lewis. I’ve always had a feeling that Mary would make a perfect glamor girl . . . per- haps her wavy hair and brown eyes convinced me. 20 W hen we were once again in the air, another helicopter passed us advertising a Miracle Circus in Atlanta, Georgia. I had heard rumors that Jean was there during the winter so we planned to take in the big attraction. After we had seen nearly all the circus we stopped to see the trapeze performance. It was an amazing sight. The acrobats were called “Tillie and Tyler”. Tyler held a rope be- tween his teeth while swinging one hundred and forty feet high. Suddenly his partner, Tillie, jumped from a higher platform and turned five times before reaching the rope. After the performance was over, the couple came down to take a bow. This was the biggest surprise of my trip. The couple was revealed to me as Lois Harris and her husband, a red-head. In our school days, I had told Lois to steer away from red-heads because they were dangerous. Evidently she had found him to be a safe investment, because now, it is a life- time proposition. I soon gave up looking for Jean in Atlanta and we moved farther south. I knew exactly where we could locate Irene Kear, and that was our next stop—Thomasville, Georgia. Irene is a first class secretary in a big banking concern. She is the envy of all her classmates. I found her at her eight-room apartment on Lake Street. We talked about the folks back home, and I told her of all our classmates I had found. She directed me to Dorothy Teater, who was in Mobile, Alabama. We left Irene and followed the route to Mobile. Dorothy was surprised to see me and thrilled to meet my husband. She has many admirers, and still fears that she will be an old maid. Her business is an odd one. She has a home for men wounded in service. 21 In her lobby I noticed a display of her collection of medals of honor and buttons from different uniforms. Her life seemed to be far from a dull one. She had all sorts of equipment and enjoyment. I asked Dorothy if she could tell me anything about Jean Crittendem. She had received a letter from her a month ago, postmarked Miami Beach. She had written it just before starting on another ’round- the-world trip on an air liner. Yes, Jean had changed her course from the commercial field to that of an air liner hostess. I picture her as the ideal person for such a position. I had wanted to see Jean per- sonally, but finding it impossible we started home. I felt as if I had forgotten one classmate who deserved to be re- membered. Sure enough, it was Earl Ainsworth. I had seen him the year after we graduated, and he was enrolled in the paratroop division of the Army. By telephoning to Windy-top Farm on South Hill, I acquired the information I wanted. Earl’s address is Parkside View in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was astonished to find him single after he had developed that old “wolf technique” in 1944. Must be his technique slipped. I wanted to know about all his old flames, but I let the personal questions pass by. He had a good start in the taxi business, but longed for a vacation back on the farm. We reached our little home about mid-night that night, and I was very satisfied with the reunions I had with all my classmates. My only regret was in failing to see Jean. Perhaps we will still meet and. when we do, we will have a “gab fest” until we are well through our days at Whitesville Central once more. I must say good-by now and hope in our cottage on the hill. that you will pay me a visit R. F. 22 AT THE CROSSROADS You to the left and I to the right For the ways of man must sever— And it well may be for a day and a night, And it well may be forever. But whether we meet or whether we part For our ways are past our knowing A pledge from our heart to its fellow heart On the ways we all are going! Here’s Luck! For we know not where we are going. We have striven fair in love and war But the wheel was always weighted! We have lost the prize that we struggled for, We have won the prize that was fated. We have met our loss with a smile and a song, And our gains with a wink and a whistle— For, whether we’re right or whether we re wrong, There’s a rose for every thistle. Here’s luck! And a drop to wet your whistle! Whether we win or whether we lose With the hand that life is dealing It is not we nor the ways we choose But the fall of the cards that sealing. There’s a fate in love and a fate In fight And the best of us all go under— And whether we’re wrong or whether we’re right, We win, sometimes, to our wonder. Here’s luck! That we may not yet go under. With a steady swing and an open brow We have trampled the ways together, But we’re casping hands at the crossroads now In this Fiends’ own night for weather; 23 And whether we bleed or whether we smile In the leagues that lie before us, The ways of life are many a mile And the dark of fate is o’er us. Here’s luck! And a cheer of dark before us! You to the left and I to the right. For the ways of men must sever. And it may well be for a day and a night And it well may be forever! But whether we live or whether we die (For the end is past our knowing) Here’s two frank hearts and the open sky. Be a fair or an ill wind blowing! Here’s luck! In the teeth of all winds blowing. Richard Hovey CLASS MOTTO With the ropes of the past, we ring the bells of the future. CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose 24 JUNIORS 1st Row: L. Grover, R. Rear. E. Haskell, A. Allen, D. Eldridge; 2nd Row: Mr. Austin, R. Lewis, K. Folts, A. Hazelett, B. Hurlburt, C. Grover, D. Chase, R. McAllister. At the beginning of the year the Juniors chose their officers. These were as follows: President, B. Hurlburt; Vice-President, E. Haskell; Secretary and Treasurer, R. Rear; Class advisor, Mr. Austin. The outstanding activity of this year was the magazine cam- paign. Although we worked to the utmost of our ability, the Seniors won. We have been on several skating parties with other classes, entertained the Freshmen in the gym at Christmas time, and had several other parties. We are anxiously awaiting the thrill of becoming Seniors. 25 SOPHOMORES 1st Row: J. Lewis. 13. Pritchard, B. Davis; 2nd Row: B. Kel- logg, A. Kear, F. Chase; 3rd Row: Miss Wheaton. J. Webster, G. Cary, H. Frost. President. Alan Kear; Vice-President, Frank Chase; Secretary, Bernard Kellogg; Treasurer, Frank Chase; Social Chairman. Beverly Davis; Publicity Chairman, Georgia Cary; Advisor, Miss Wheaton. Although we are a small Class, we don’t think that there is any reason for not doing much. This year we have given our sister class a roller skating party, sponsored a Christmas party for our class and the high school faculty. We had a weiner roast for entertain- ment; while to raise money we sold refreshments and had charge of the check room at the Senior dance. We also sold refreshments at P. T. A. Our budget has been planned for our Junior, Senior years. 26 FRESHMEN 1st Row: F. Coleman, B. Riley, D. Chaffee, R. Ritter, W. Folts; 2nd Row: E. Smith, M. Blow, M. Graves, M. Canfield, B. McAllister; 3rd Row: Mr. Howe, R. Smith. M. Swort, R. Kenyon, A. McAllister, J. Fitzpatrick. President—Don Ordway Vice-President—Edith Smith Secretary—Madeleine Blow Treasurer—Eugene Bledsoe Advisor—Mr. Howe The class, consisting of seventeen members, started the year rather bewildered, but regained confidence, and are still noted for being the most unpredictable group in school. During the school year this class has sponsored two skating parties at Wellsville. which were very successful. The Juniors enter- tained us at a very enjoyable party. 27 EIGHTH GRADE 1st Row: L. Coleman, B. Deck, F. Lewis, D. Rear, H. Bledsoe, F. Frost; 2nd Row: D. Freeman, G. Grover, Jr. Hann, D. Jones, H. Ellison, J. Richmond, J. Richmond; 3rd Row: K. Crittenden, D. Rear, G. Haskell, B. Rhodes, Miss Lewis, P. Swort, R, Proctor, J. Snow. Class Advisor, Miss Lewis; President, Jane Snow; Vice-President, Jean Richmond; Treasurer, Harold Bledsoe; Grade Editor, Guy Grover. The eighth grade has a class of twenty-one pupils; eleven boys and ten girls. Along with the work of our grade, we have had one social event. It was an out of town skating party at Wellsville, which was well attended by the class and other invited guests. The eighth grade is grateful to Miss Lewis for guiding us along our way. 28 SEVENTH GRADE 1st Row: B. Mingus, G. Foster, M. Herrick, M. Shay, H. Grover, E. Canfield; 2nd Row: R. Edwards, J. Perkins, P. Chaffee, E. Lewis, P. Flynn, B. Geer; 3rd Row: Mrs. Barney, A. Stebbins, D. Allen, L. Ray, M. Johnson, Luella Flynn, L. Butler. D. Kear. If Parliamentary procedure stumps you, go into the seventh grade room and ask any student about it. Each morning they have an oral English class, which is carried on by parliamentary procedure. They have made anthologies, in which were twenty-four poems. The Homemaking girls have learned to cook and sew. They’ll make good wives. The “AG” boys have learned to use many new tools, recently purchased by the Ag department. They must be handy to have around the house. 29 SIXTH GRADE 1st Row: C. Bledsoe, W. Crittenden, B. Ellison. E. McAllister, D. Hallett; 2nd Row: S. Harrison, M. Smith, T. Smith, C. Deck, B. Ordway; 3rd Row: B. Pritchard, H. Plaisted, M. Smith, Mrs Barney, P. Coats, A. Herrick, W. Stives. Plays the first of the year were the speciality of these students. Committees, chosen each Friday, put on a play the following week for the rest of the class. Now the committees each have oral topics every morning. The American’s Creed and the Pledge to the Flag is given each morning. 30 FIFTH GRADE 1st Row: M. Ray, D. Folts. B. Kear, M. Golish, K. Chaffee; 2nd Row: O. Elderkin, L. Geer, H. Bloss, W. Steadman, W. McLean; 3rd Row: B. Nye, L. Toomb, C. Graves, J. Graves, R. Toomb, Miss Braunschweiger. Hello again—and Goodby for now. We’ve been drafted and hope to be accepted in the great army of “Sixth Grade”—if we can pass the test. We’ve had a profitable and enjoyable year. “Ups” and “Downs”—Yes, but “Flying over the Hump” is common these days, and we hope we’ve arrived. We’ve learned about our great state and the vast resources of our glorious country. Castle life of the Middle Ages was interesting and we rode with the knights of old. We also know a little bit about how our country came to be. Forming a club and electing officers has given us valuable ex- perience. We can make proper introductions and carry on intelligent telephone conversations. Call us up sometime! 31 FOURTH GRADE 1st Row: L. Nye, G. Bledsoe, J. Langdon, P. Lewis, M. Deck, W. Hunt, J. Ordway. M. Nye, C. Smith; 2nd Row: J. Graves, A. Flynn. J. Nye, A. Harrison, D. Chaffee, M. Smith, R. Perkins; 3rd Row: J. Munroe, R. Goodridge, R. Graves, B. Webb, R. Horton, R. Plaisted. D. Coleman, J. McAllister, Mrs. Hurlburt. Perhaps some of the most interesting work done this year has been done by these students. Their scenes in the sandbox represented each country they have studied. The scenes are very interesting. They have made posters of the Congo, Holland, Arabia, and the Eski- mos, which they later fastened into booklets. Another booklet has been done by each member of the class. This one is of the Lincoln Highway. Some of the booklets are illustrated, but all are very good. 32 THIRD GRADE 1st Row: R. Slack. W. Slack, W. Slocum, M. Nye, E. McAllister, R. Smith, M. Ellison; 2nd Row: B. Allen, A. Chambers, B. Hauck, D. Kellogg, R, Allen; 3rd Row: S. Harrison, B. Nye, G. Ray, J. Toomb, T. Coleman, Mrs. Keefe. “Working for Victory” has been our motto this year. Each of us hag helped to carry out our motto by aiding in the Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis Drive. In our Weekly Reader we have read how to aid in bringing about victory by becoming better citizens. Our reader, “If I Were Going,” has enabled us to learn about the citizens of other lands. To better understand why we desire victory we have studied about the need for warmth, clothing, shelter, and food. “In becoming aware of the past and present, we are planning for victory in the future.” 33 SECOND GRADE 1st Row: L. Jones, J. Frost, R. Ordway, H. Hallett, A. Smith, J. Freeman, L. McGraw, A. Lewis. C. Rear, G. Golish; 2nd Row: Mrs. Clark, I. Coleman, N. Smith, M. VanDyke, M. Herrick, R. Johnson, L. Slack, B. Butler; 3rd Row: M. Waite, D. Golish, H. Smith, A. Smeal, A. Toomb, G. Smith, R. Chambers, W. Steadman. The second grade manages to go to church five days a week be- sides Sunday. They have been placed in the church basement, after moving from one place to another all year long. Many joined the Red Cross and most of them buy War Stamps. Their largest sur- prise was in learning that the sun is larger than the earth. On Valen- tine’s Day they had a post office, through which passed many little cards of admiration. This class is affectionately known as the “Vagabond Class”. 34 FIRST GRADE 1st. Row: D. McLean, B. Langdon, P. Rhodes, R. Nye, C. Plaisted, B. Payne; 2nd Row: E. Yoeman, L. Geer, T. Payne, H. Smeal, B. Nye, C. Teater, P. Coats; 3rd Row: J. Lewis, J. Chambers, L. Saund- ers, J. Allen, V. Flynn, J. Webster. During the year the first grade has done many things. They have one unit of Mother Goose; one of the farm, one of health, and one on the library. If you want to know anything about paper money just ask the first graders because they had all about it in their grocery store unit. The last, and perhaps the most interesting were their science lessons in which they kept a weather chart for two weeks. They had a weather vane and a thermometer. Lastly, birds were studied and a bluebird chart was kept. They certainly are the “Busy Bees”. 35 TATLER STAFF 1st Row: D. Chaffee, M. Blow. M. Johnson. B. Pritchard, B. Davis, J. Lewis, I. Rear; 2nd Row: E. Haskell, D. Chase, K. Folts, A. Haz- lett, E. Ainsworth, D. Teater; 3rd Row: Miss Lewis, H. Frost, J. Webster, D. Eldridge, A. Allen, R. Fitzpatrick, L. Harris, B. McAllister, E. Lewis, Miss Wheaton. STAFF Editor-in-Chief—Earl T. Ainsworth Business Manager—Arling Hazlett Litterary Editors—Arloine Freeman Eloise Haskell Feature Editors—Ruth FitzPatrick Lillian Flamini Doris Eldridge Art Editor—Lois Harris Music News—Jean Crittenden Grade News—Irene Rear 36 High School News—Jean Lewis Hulda Frost Hazel Ellison Georgia Cary Club News—Ann Allen Sports—Keith Folts Mimeograph—Beverly Davis Eleanor Lewis Margaret Johnson Helen Grover Richard Freeman Typists—Dorothy Teater Lillian Flamini Betty McAllister Hazel Ellison For the past years in nearly every school month, the staff on the last day has hurried about and gathered material for the Tatler and published it This year has been no exception and eight Tatlers have been published The financial situation has been exceptionally good this year; and at the end of the school we had a surplus, thanks to Arling! Earl T. has done a fine job as Editor-in-Chief. The design on the covers, created by Lois Harris, has been excellent and is a feather in the W.C.S. cap. By advisors Miss Wheaton and Miss Lewis and the above stu- dents on the staff, the little magazine full of W.C.S. propaganda and gossip has been made available to all interested. At the end of the year, a banquet was held and letters were awarded to those members who had served on the staff for two years or more. 37 DRAMATIC CLUB 1st Row: D. Chaffee. M. Blow, M. Johnson, B. Pritchard, B. Davis, J. Lewis, I. Kear; 2nd Row: A. Kear, R. Blow, D. Chase, K. Folts, A. Hazelett, E. Ainsworth, R. Fitzpatrick; 3rd Row: G. Haskell, L. Grover, J. Perkins, J. Webster, B. Hurlburt, A. Allen, E. Haskell. L. Harris, B. McAllister, E. Lewis, B. Riley. “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!” By that much quoted line, the Dramatics Club will probably be remembered. The club was started in the Fall of 1943 with the following officers: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Social Chairman Publicity Chairman Advisors Eloise Haskell Earl Ainsworth Richard Blow Arling Hazelett Loie Foster Lois Harris Don Chase Miss Lewis Mrs. Connors 8 SENIOR PLAY CAST—THE OLD HOME TOWN D. Stebbins, J. Crittenden, R. Blow, B. Hurlburt, A. Hazlett,, B. Riley, R. Fitzpatrick, K. Folts. During the club’s initial year, it has presented plays for P. T. A., Current Events Club, School Assemblies, and aided the Seniors with their play. They have done excellent work, and deserve a great deal of credit. OF ALL THINGS D. Chase E. Haskell R. Fitzpatrick K. Folts B. Hurlburt R. Blow R. McAllister OLD HOME TOWN A. Hazlett B. Hurlburt K. Folts J. Crittenden D. Stebbins R. Blow R. Fitzpatrick B. Riley Student Director: E. Haskell HUGO IN A HURRY E. Ainsworth A. Hazlett D. Stebbins R. Kear B. McAllister G. Haskell 39 CHORUS Ut Row: B. Pritchard, H. Ellison, G. Haskell, J. Lewis, Beverly Davis, D. Eldridge; 2nd Row: I. Kear, G. Graves, M. Blow, J. Web- ster, B. Riley, R. Proctor; 3rd Row: Miss Pettibone, B. McAllis- ter, E. Haskell, J. Crittenden, E. Smith, M. Graves. Under the direction of Miss Pettibone, the W. C. S. blue and white robed female chorus has fared well. Despite the fact that the number of choristers was increased and diminished by the moods of the girls, a good chorus was always available when it was asked to present concerts or contatas. During the year, at school social functions, especially P. T. A., it has presented concerts and novelty numbers. The Christmas Con- tata was especially lovely. 40 BAND Drum Majorette—R. Fitzpatrick 1st Row: B. Deck, A. Stebbins, D. Chase, K. Folts; 2nd Row: D. Freeman, F. Frost, D. Rear; 3rd Row: J. Snow, -B. Davis, C. Deck; 4th Row: J. Richmond, B. Hurlburt, J. Richmond, F. Chase. Despite the many excuses of the players why they couldn’t go to band that day, the band has done very well and presented a very en- joyable concert on May 10, directed by Miss Pettibone. At assemblies, it played marches to the rhythm of which the stu- dents filed in and out and also presented numbers during the program. On Memorial Day, the school band members, dressed in blue and black, could be found among the town band members. 41 LIBRARY CLUB 1st Row: B. McAllister, H. Ellison, J. Lewis, B. Davis; 2nd Row: H. Frost, D. Teater, E. Haskell, G. Cary; 3rd Row: J. Crittenden, Miss Lewis, A. Allen, L. Flamini. “Miss Lewis, do you think this book needs mending?” That is a statement which is characteristic of the duties of the Library Club whose members have been dubbed “Miss Lewis’ Little Helpers.” The Club was started during the first semester of the ’43-’44 school year under the direction of Miss Lewis. It was organized to aid the librarian and students. With the help of the members, the library can be open all day. During the year, the members have pre- pared new books for use, checked books in and out, tried to collect the over due fees, and have kept the library neat and orderly. President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Social Chairman Eloise Haskell Jean Lewis Ann Allen Beverly Davis 42 4-H CLUB 1st Row: S. Harrison, R. Edwards, B. Geer. B. Mingus, M. Shay, F. Chase, J. FitzPatrick, W. Folts, A. McAllister, R. Ritter, D. Dear, F. Frost, B. Rear, H. Bloss, O. Elderkin; 2nd Row: A. Stebbins, E. Foster, F. Lewis, M. Herrick, H. Plaisted, B. Pritchard, C. Deck, B. Deck, W. Crittenden, D. Ellison, B. Ordway, V. Stives, C. Bledsoe, W. McLean, L. Geer; 3rd Row: A. Kear, D. Allen, D. Rear, D. Rear, P. Flynn, W. Steadman, R. Toomb; 4th Row: G. Grover, R. Renyon, R. Lewis, B. Rellogg, E. Ainsworth, E Bledsoe, C. Grover, M. Swort, B. McAllister, R. Blow, J. Hann, L. Graves, C. Graves, Mr. Laughlin. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Donald Ordway Jim FitzPatrick Walt Folts Bill Smith Guy Grover 43 F. F. A. 1st Row: R. Lewis, B. Kellogg, E. Ainsworth, R. Blow; 2nd Row: R. Kenyon, F. Chase, J. FitzPatrick, A. McAllister, W. Folts; 3rd Row: Mr. Laughlin, E. Bledsoe, C. Grover, R. McAllister, M. Swort, A. Kear. In November we held the annual “ Father and Son Banquet”. There were 59 persons present. Professor Lamb of Cornell Univer- sity, spoke on cattle progeny and development of new theories in dairying. in March the Freshmen were initiated into the organization. We attended the first annual Potato Show at Wellsville, and won $65 in prizes. We have also had some very interesting out-of-town speakers. 44 VARSITY “W” K. Folts. E. Bledsoe, E. Ainsworth, A. Hazlett, D. Ordway, Mr. Wilson. President Earl Ainsworth Secretary and Treasurer Keith Folts The Varsity “W” Club was organized early this spring under the direction of “Luke” Wilson. The purpose of this club is to improve athletics in our school. The club buys equipment, letters, sweaters, and the like for the high school athletic teams. Only boys who have earned a letter in at least one sport are eligible for membership. 45 BASEBALL 1st. Row: F. Chase, E. Bledsoe, A. Hazlett, K. Folts, B. Kellogg, D. Ordway; 2nd Row: G. Grover, R. McAllister, R. Blow, J. Fitz- patrick, D. Chase, E. Ainsworth, Mr. Wilson. This year’s baseball team didn’t establish as good a record as did our basketball and track team. The team missed the hitting power of last year, and also many of the boys were new to the game or changed positions from last year. A good team is expected for next year, since only Earl and Richard leave the ranks. The lineup is as follows: F. Chase—2b. A. Hazlett—cf. E. Ainsworth—c. J. FitzPatrick—p. R. Blow—rf. R. McAllister—If. D. Chase —f. K. Folts—ss. D. Ordway—3b. B. Kellogg—p. G. Grover—rf. E. Bledsoe—lb. W. Folts—If. 46 BASKETBALL 1st Row: A. Hazlett, D. Ordway, E. Ainsworth, D. Stebbins, K. Folts; 2nd Row: Mr. Wilson, F. Chase, R. Smith, D. Chase, G. Grover, D. Freeman. Whitesville’s hoopmen turned in a fine record this year, finishing second in the league. Principal Howe organized the team and scheduled the games early in the season, and “Luke” Wilson took over the reins after Christmas vacation. This year’s team was remarkable in that four of the first string players graduated in ’43. The community backed the team to the hilt, and the team had a large following when it went out of town. Don Ordway was elected to succeed Earl Ains- worth as captain in ’44-’45. The line-up: Forwards—Hazlett, Folts, Stebbins; Center—Ains- worth; Guards—Ordway, Bledsoe. Since Earl is the only member we are losing this year, next year’s team is expected to take the league. 47 TRACK 1st Row: A. Hazlett, A. Kear, G. Gixjver, R. Kenyon, R. Lewis, A. McAllister, M. Swort; 2nd Row: Mr. Laughlin, C. Grover, E. Ainsworth, E. Bledsoe, K. Folts, B. Kellogg, R. Blow, Mr. Wilson. Track is something new for Whitesville’s athletes, but they do it all in their stride with “Luke” Wilson and “Lou” Laughlin coach- ing. The boys did all right for themselves, and turned in some quite remarkable records for a first year team. Track is one sport that takes several years of practice to do well, so we look forward to a good team next year and still better in ’46. The snapshot, also pictures boys who were out for field events. 48 LYRIC THEATER TOPS IN ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY and SUNDAY RONALD LEACH COMPLIMENTS WHITESVILLE WRECKING CO. WILDMAN’S BEAUTY SHOP WIRELESS PERMANENTS SHAMPOOS and FINGERWAVES CONTOURE COSMETICS CLAIR CRITTENDEN GAS ICECREAM GROCERIES 49 ADEN HORTON MEN’S FURNISHINGS HARDWARE IIENRY RICHMOND GROCERIES DRY GOODS WIIITESVILLE MILLING CO. FEED FLOUR SEEDS FERTILIZER JOHN DEERE MACHINERY and PARTS MARK WILSON GENERAL MERCHANDISE 50 BORDENS’ COMPLIMENTS KEN SHAY FRESH MEATS and VEGETABLES GROCERIES OF QUALITY HOWARD DECK ROY HAZLETT COMPLIMENTS 51 G. L. F. COMPLIMENTS FIRST NATIONAL BANK M EMBER F. D. I. C. COVELL NOVELTY PLANT COMPLIMENTS C 0 M P L I M E N T S o f THE ROD AND GUN CLUB 52 r.. • �