Whitesville High School - Wycenian Yearbook (Whitesville, NY)

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Gl U PnapJtecy continued. to wait an? as he came near. I spoke to him. He r'TCO£!«izud me immediately and was glad to get into the tnxi with me. As we drove off. he settled back -n the seat. I asked him why the girls had been following him. He explained he had become a famous crooner and that he was on his way to his hotel He told me that Francis was at the same place and 1 told him that that was my headquarters too. As he relaxed, he fell asleep and I looked at my newspaper again, Francis hadn’t changed much The caption read. Famous Flier Returns, After Trip to Mars.” Just then the taxi stopped and Bob awoke with a start He explained he was quite ex- hausted from so much work that he fell asleep whenever he sat down for a minute, and relaxed A we went up to the desk to inquire about Francis, he stepped out of the elevator. He saw us and came over to us at once We decided to hire lunch in the hotel dining room. While we ate. Francis and Bob to i of their many adventure . Francis nad b »cr. in an airplane accident and had been told he could never walk again, let alone fly. He had a- matert tha doctors by not only walking, but flying, also. Bob had also overcome difficulties. He had beep in the same accident wilh Francis and he was t Id he would never talk again, aoove a whisper. He hud been determined to talk, for how else could he tt-asc girls. He had gone to specialists and finally after a great many operations, he had been cured He had also gained a very special gift. He was now able to sing in such a way, that young girls swooned a they had at Frank Sinatra, when I was in high school. Even as we sat there things, began to fade before ny eyes and found myself back in the hospital bed with a very sore tummy. I was terribly sick, and as the nurse gave me a hypo to deaden the pain f saw a pile of letters on my bed side table. Seven were postmarked New York and two. Chicago. ! looked at the return addresses. It just couldn't possibly be. but the seven I had dreamed of meeting in New York were there and the other two were in Chicago. As I drifted off to sleep, a thought ran through my head. “There’s been one good thing about this operation, I’ve found all my old Class- Mates.” Madeleine Blow

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ClcM, Will We, ihe Senior Class of 1947. having acquired a sound mind and good health, do hereby execute this, our last will and testament. To the Freshman Class we bequeath a bright fu- ture in their coming four years. To the Sophomore Class we leave the hope tnat their class rings will arrive on time. To the Junior Class we give thanks for the splen- did co-operation that we received cn the Yearbook. To each member of the Junior Class we bequeath the following. Gertrude Haskell—Madeleine's figure. Jane Snow—Jim Fitz’s honorary position as Presi- dent of the Athletic Associaton, Jane Kchmcnd—Dick Kenyon’s ability to be i te to school. Jean Richmond—Jim’s capability of looking inn , cent when guilty: Pauline Swort—Frank's initiative in the Senior Magazine Campaign. Margaret Billings—Edna's marks irt History C and P A. L Fred Lewis —Dick Kenyon's blond curly hair. Guy Grover—Mary Lou's natural quietude. Lou gal Kear-Edna’s punctuality. ft.chard Freeman—Merle’s History facts which he nevci learned, or has since forgotten. Robert Deck—Walt's athletic ability. Karl Crittenden—Russell’s theatrical ability L well Coleman—Russell's executive ability as the Senior Class President. Fred Frost—Bob McAllister's stature. Harold Bledsoe—Frank’s liking for females. To the members of our faculty: Mr. Jones—An enthusiastic girls’ gym class, also a new watch so that the boys will be on time in their other classes. Mi. Brewster—A Senior Class intelligent enough to grasp Shakespeare. Mr Laughlin—A new time device so that the Ag. fellows can be dismissed “on the dot.” Mr. Bartoo—Pleasant memories of his present Jun ior Class homeroom Mrs. Coats—Our sincere hope that Students in the future will be quieter on (he stairs. Mrs. Scribner, Mrs Hurlfcurt, and Mrs. Clark-A restful vacation with your families. Mrs. Fit rpatrick— Better health in the future. Mrs. lliomus—Our sincere thanks for directing ‘•Annies Money ” Mrs. Barney-Many more successful years In W. C S. Mr . Cornell- A well equipped Art Room in the main building. Mrs Richmond—Students in the Cafeteria who do not have a tendency to scatter things on the floor. Mrs Pfeiffer--A P.A.D. class with a vague idea for dates. (Hi3t) Mrs Bloss—Fond memories of her first year as music instructor in W.C.S. Miss Baker—A more co-operative ‘ Taller Staff. Mr. Thomas—Immunity from gum chewers. Mrs. Baiiam—Many more school years of patience and thoughtfulness. To the S:hool—A metal safe to store the Student Council's pop, so that thirsty student will not be tempted. We wish to thank our busdrivers for making a good record of promptness in getting us to and from school. We leave to our executors to use as they see fit, any remaining powers or favors that should be left, which have noc been bequeathed We ::ereby place our seal this 23rd day of June. 1947. Mary Lou Canfield