Whitesville High School - Wycenian Yearbook (Whitesville, NY)

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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

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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

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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