Whitesville High School - Wycenian Yearbook (Whitesville, NY)

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 CLASS PFOPFECT As I walked into ray apartment of the Hotel New Yorker, I told ray maid, Helena, that I would not need her for about a month because I was going on my vacation and Intended to visit ray classmates of Whitesvllle Central School. Helena helped to pack my bag and called my garage-man to bring ray car around. Here I knew that Robert Deck owned a mortuary. I stopped and had dinner with Bob and a pretty blonde whom he Introduced as his wife. Bob said that bus- iness was booming and as much as he would like to see his classmates he could not leave. He told me to say hello to all of them for him. I soon decided that I must be on my way and giving them my best wishes, I started on. My next stop was in Whitesvllle where I inquired about the remainder of my classmates. I learned that Guy Grover is part-owner of the Grover-Case Mach- inery with a branch office in Whitesvllle. I went to his office and visited with him for a little while. He is still unmarried but is looking for the right girl. Jane Richmond Kenyon lives on a prosperous farm on the outskirts of Whites- ville. She finally decided she liked farming and settled down with Richard and their two children. In Rochester, I found Jean Richmond still the quiet, serene girl that she was in high school. She is now the head librarian in the University of Roch- ester. I remembered how she always liked to read books. My next stop was in Chicago, where most of my classmates seemed to have gone. Here I first met Harold Bledsoe, who is editor-in-chief of the Chicago Daily Miracle. He told me that Lowell Coleman was his No. 1 sport's reporter. During dinner with Harold and Lowell I learned that Fred Lewis' Chicago Cubs Baseball Club is headed for the pennant in the National League. After this I went to my hotel room and decided to look up Fred in the morning. The next day I looked for Fred but was informed that he had gone South with his team. In the evening I went to the Black Spot Night Club and was met at the door by Karl Crittenden. He informed me that he was sole owner and that there was a surprise awaiting me inside. I went inside and settled back to hear the music. A tall dark-haired singer appeared which I recognized as Gertrude Haskell. It was good to see that they were as good friends as they were in high school. On my last day I stopped at the Freeman Constructing Corporation where Rich- ard has his headquarters. He builds summer homes for the rich people. He has one of his own. I went home with Richard and met his red haired wife and their little boy who is four. When leaving Chicago, I stopped at 66 Terrace Place where Jane Snow Folts lives. I was surprised to hear that Walter was in the regular Army, stationed near Chicago. Jane and Walt are building themselves a new home. Near Cleveland Ohio; a large neon sign of Frost's Frosted Foods caught my eye. Fred Is the president and owner of the business. He has become a success- ful business man. Three days later I stopped at the Kear's Friendly Service in Olean to have my car serviced. Who was the curly haired man polishing the windshield? Why, Dougal of course, whom I haven't seen since high school days. He worked in a garage then and hasn't changed at all. A few days later I arrived back at ray apartment and decided to rest the re- mainder of ray vacation, before going back to my work at the General Hospital. I have enjoyed seeing all my classmates of 1948 and am giving my best wishes that their success will continue. Pauline Swort

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 as'Essanr CLASS VILL Y e, the Seniors of nineteen hundred and forty-oight of Y hitesville Central School, being of sound mind and body do hereby make this our last will and testament. First to the Board of Education, faculty, our parents, busdrivers, and to all those who have helped us in any way to complete our high school course, we leave our sincere appreciation. ’.Ye leave the following favors and powers to the faculty: Y e leave to Hr. Thomas our sincere gratitude for aid given to us in our Junior and Senior years. To Mr. 3artoo, we bequeath a new and bigger automobile. To Mr. Brewster, an English IV class that can pass the Regents' exams in January. To Mr. Jones, gymn classes of boys and girls who understand martial maneuvers. To Mr. Laughlin, a new shop in which to place all that new equipment. To Mr. Decker, a band and chorus that likes to travel. To Mrs. Pfeiffer, a summer of leisure which we think she could use. To Mrs. Sahara, continued enjoyment and success as secretary. To Miss Baker, more typists with a correct and accurate stroke. To Mrs. Scribner and Mrs. Hurlburt, school rooms near or in the main build- ings. To Mrs. Fitzpatrick, continued pride and success for her family. To Mrs. Clark, a vacation with her grandchildren. To Mrs. Coats, a keen satisfaction in seeing one more of her first grade classes graduate. To Mrs. Thomas, our sincere wishes that students will learn to walk up and •down stairs. To Mrs. Cornell, many more years of teaching in Y hitesville Central School. To Mrs. Barney, a restful summer free from gum chewers. To Mrs. Bloss, many years as music instructor in C. S. To Mrs. Richmond, a homemaking class that likes to sew. Y e do give and bequeath to the Juniors the following personal possessions: Jean Richmond's punctuality to Raymond Edwards. Harold Bledsoe's position as editor of the Tatler to Dale Kear. Karl Crittenden's position on the Varsity to Eugene Foster. Gertrude Haskell's opportunities to meet new friends to Eleanor Canfield. Bob Deck gives his ability to get along with the faculty to the Freshman and Sophmores. Jane Richmond leaves her athletic ability to Maxon Shay. To Helen Grover goes Fred Lewis' agricultural mind. Jane Snow's way of turning the heads of gentlemen to Reta Y hitesell. Guy Grover's dancing ability to Dean Kear Lowell Colemen's position as class .resident to Lucy Ray. Dick Freemen wills his knowledge of history to Eleanor Lewis. Pauline Swort bequeaths her figure to Margaret Johnson. Dougal Kear gives his theatrical ability to any Juniors who think they need it. Fred Frost's musical ability to Arnold Stebbins. Y.'e leave to our executors to use as they see fit any remaining favors or powers which have not boen bequeathed. .e hereby place our seal this 23th day of June, 1943. Pauline Swort