Whitesville High School - Wycenian Yearbook (Whitesville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1953 volume:

71?. 1953 U ELDRED L. DAETCC To our class advisor and to our good friend Mr. Bartoo, we the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-three dedicate our annual WYCENIAn. Mr. Bartoo has guided us with wise and friendly advice through the trials and tribulations of our last two years of High School. We appreci- ate the assistance and time he has devoted in our behalf. DAY r. WILCOX DOADD Of EDUCATION THE FACULTY EDWARD PREWSTER English ROBERT BROWN Physical Ed. LAWRENCE MASON Music IRENE LIVERMORE N u rse AUDREY LOWR£Y Third Grade DORIS PFEIFFER H istory GLADYS TREZISE Art VINCENT DAVIS Agr(culture HELEN BARNEY Sixth Grade ELDRED 6ART00 Math I Sc ience STERLING RUHL Mathenat ics LeROY DODSON Driving PHYLLIS RIGBY ConmercI a I ‘l A . - P 4 MARION RICHMOND Hone Econon i c s DONALD GIBBS Guidance LOUISE CLARK Fifth Grade ANNA RURLBURT Fourth Grade Mrs. Livermore, Nurse - R. Derhammer Keith Folts, Dougal Kear, Clair Kear and Lewis ScoviUe, bus drivers Ethel Baham, Bessie Saunders and Vada Ellsworth, cafeteria supervisors SENIOR PLAY CLASS Mono THE DOOR TO SUCCESS IS LABELED PUSH FLOWER YELLOW ROSE COLORS YELLOW AND GREEN H4Cy ANN ELLISON Major - Business and Home Economics Ambition - Telephone Operator - College Motto - Men are like streetcars. if you there's sure to be another one activities Class Vice-president.. 3 Class Treasurer Junior Prom Committee. 3 i� Junior Play Cast 3 Senior Play Cast g il Yearbook Staff F • He Aeeeeeeeeeaeeeee • • • 2 3 n Sec'y. Student Council -H Club 2 Cho rus. 3 Ch e er1ead er 3 4 miss one, along soon. J. WILLIAM GOLISti BILL Major - Math and Science Ambition - Maritime Engineer Motto - Do unto others as you would have them not do unto you. ACTIVITIES Class Vice-President 1 2 Junior Prom Committee 3 Senior Play Cast 1 Yearbook Staff 3 Student Council...! 2 Chorus | 3 Athletic Association 1 Basket ball 1 2 3 Basebal 1 1 2 3 Foot ball 3 1 PHYLLIS ANN LEWIS ’PHYL Major - Math, Science, Homemaking Ambition - Nurse ACTIVITIES Class P res ident.............. 2 Class Sec-Treasurer......... I Class Vice-President...... Junior Prom Committee..... Jun ior Play Cast......... Senior Play Cast.......... Yearbook Staff............ F. H. A........................ 2 4-H Club................... I Science Club............... I Library Council............ I Student Counci 1.......... Secretary-Treasurer.... 2 C ho ru .................... I i nt rasura Is............ Athletic Association....... I Chee r 1 ead er........... I 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 GERALDINE PAY ’JERRY Ambi tion - Wife Major - Science, Math, Business ACTIVITIES C la as Presi dent.................... 4 Class Secretary-Treasurer.. 3 Junior Prom Committee.............. 3 Junior Play Cast.................. 3 Senior Play Cast...................... 4 Wycenian Editor.................... 4 Science Club................ I Student Council President.. 4 I nt ramura Is.................. 3 4 Athletic Ass'n. Treasurer.. 3 BCGEB B. H3ETCN TIGER Major - Agriculture Amb ition - Oil Driller Motto - Women, Bah, Humbugl ACTIVITIES Junior Prom Committee...... 12 3 4 Junior Play Cast.................. 3 Senior PI ay Cast.................... 4 Yearbook Staff.................... 3 4 Y-H Club...................... 12 3 4 F FA.......................... 12 3 4 Athletic Association....... 3 Basketball.................... 12 3 4 Baseball....................... 2 4 Football.......................... 3 CATHERINE E. STIVES KAY Major - Home Economics Ambition - Naves or Beautician Motto - Open rebuke is better than secret love. ACTIVITIES Junior Prom Committee...... 3 J un i or Play Cast............... 3 Senior Play Cast..................... 1 Yearbook Staff................... 3 4 F. H. A........................ 2 4-H Club.................... I Library Counc i 1........... I Band.......................... 12 3 4 Chorus......................... 2 3 4 Athletic Ass'n. Treasurer. 4 I nt ramu ra 1 ................... 3 4 Cheerleader................... 12 3 4 CALE 9. KELLCGG LIMPY Major - Science, Business Ambition - Baseball Player Motto - Find 'em, Love 'em, and Leave 'em. ACTIVITIES Junior Prom Committee..... 3 Senior Play Cast..................... 4 Yearbook Staff.................... 3 4 f-H Club.................... I Athletic Association...... 2 Vice President.................... 4 Basketbal 1.................... 2 3 4 Baseball...................... 12 3 4 Foot ball......................... 3 CITIi SLACK RUTH IE Major - Home Economics, Science Amb i t i on - Therapist Motto - The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none. ACTIV IT IES Class Secretary. 4 Junior Prom Committee 3 Junior Play Cast 3 Sen i or Play Cast 4 Yearbook Staff 3 4 F. H, A.,,,,i,,ti,.i,i,t,, 2 4-H Club.................... I Sc i ence Club..., Student Counc i 1, , V-Pres.. . 1 3 Chorus 1 2 3 4 Band 1 2 3 4 Athlet i c A ss'n. Sec-Treas. 2 WAYNE SLACK HAS, SQUINT Maj or - Sc i ence, Hath Ambition - Born without any Motto - Forget the past, live in the present and plan for the future. n ACTIVITIES Class Pres ident 3 Junior Prom Committee 3 Junior Play Cast 3 Senior Play Cast 4 • a ia Aamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Yearbook Staff 3 i Stude nt Counc it.. 2 3 4 Basketba 11 2 3 4 Baseba II 4 CLASS HISTORY In September, I9HI, two significant things occurred: Hitler was trying to subject the Balkans and the Class of 1953 was nearly doing the same to Mrs. Costs. It was twelve years ago our class entered school. Out of the pre- sent nine, only three started together. Mary Ann Ellison, Dale Kellogg and Wayne Slack were the nucleus of a class destined at one time to number as high as nineteen (fifth year) and as low as nine (Senior year); the other students who started, either moved, failed or dropped out. In our second year, under the auspices of Mrs. Clark, we made three notable additions to the original three. Geraldine Ray came to our school from Andover, Bill Golleh and Ruth Slack came back after a temporary stay in the third grade. Although our class In Its fourth grade numbered thirteen, no more of the present class was added. Among those with us then, but no long- er were: Ben Rye, Max Rye, Avis Chambers, George Reed, Hugh Coleman, Ronald Allen and Wanda Slocum. Mrs. Hurlburt had the task of keeping us unf;rt{|2n$[j{n year, the class was Increased by three members, who are still with us. These are Roger Horton, Catherine Stives, and Phyl- lis Lewis. Mrs. Clark was in charge of us again this year. She had quite a time keeping the boys from climbing out the windows. The sixth grade, a most memorable year for us, passed quickly as our teacher, Mrs. Thomas made the year very enjoyable. In the seventh grade we began to get a taste of high school life. Under the watchful eyes of Mrs. Barney, we slowly shed some of our childish ways and began to take on the appearance of students, instead of potential juvenile delinquents. Our last year of grade school was almost the same as high school. The various subjects we took were taught by different teachers.Our home room teacher was Mias Baker and we were quite a problem for her. Our Freshman year passed quickly by. The class had several roller skating parties at Wellsville. Our class advisor, Miss Young, escorted us. Mrs. Pfeiffer was our homeroom teacher. During our Sophomore year, we had our first money-making project. We staged a bingo game and netted approximately thirty dollars. All four boys played basketball. We had a hayride , weiner roast and anoth- er skating party at Wellsville. Once again Mrs. Pfeiffer was our home room teacher. Mr. Ruhl was our class advisor. Our Junior year was our busiest. We made money hand over foot. The magazine campaign was successful. Several dances were profitable. We hit the jackpot when we sponsored an amateur show. When the money was counted we were $101 in the black. There was a great deal of en- thusiasm over putting on the Junior Prom. We all pitched in and deco- rated the gym and prepared to put on the best Prom we possibly could. The Prom was a tremendous success, except from the financial point of view. The class also put on two Junior Plays. Mr. Ruhl, Miss Marring- ton, and the former Miss Richolas helped produce the plays. The plays proved to be a money making enterprise, as well as a lot of fun. The plays also provided us with invaluable experience that came in handy when our class put on the Senior Play this year. Mr. Bartoo was our class advisor and Mr. Ruhl was our homeroom teacher. So far, our twelth year at Whitesville Central has been packed full of activity. The Halloween Fair and Magazine Campaign were finan- cial successes. The yearbook took a considerable amount of our time. The Senior Play was prominent in the list of activities. Among all these, of course, came our studies. Planning the Senior trip always brought lively discussion. The trip is still undecided as we go to press. We can’t seem to choose between Mew York and Washington. And so as the final day approaches, we are all rushIng a round the halls of Whitesville Central, books In hand, winding up'our twelve- year stay inside its memory-fI I 1ed rooms. So ends the history of the class of 1953, another group of studenta graduating and stepping out Into the world to make their own way. CLASS PROPHECY It was two o’clock when the helicopter cab service set ire down in front of the Waldorf Astoria. It was six hours before I was to address the 1973 Convention of the Poets' and Writers' Association. I thought I night as well enter the hotel and find a secluded spot in the lounge and ponder over my speech some more. It was indeed a great honor to be the principal speaker at the convention. It sort of neant reaching the top in the lit- erary world. From my first poem to my latest book, One Eighth Grader Too Many , I had dreamed of reaching the top. I had hardly settled myself down with a martini when a reporter came up to me. He informed me he represented the Associated Press and that his Chief wished to interview me personally. I had nothing else to do, so I swallowed the cherry and followed the reporter to the Chief's office. I was astounded, postively astounded� when I saw the Chief's face. There behind the desk, thumbs locked in his vest, a cigar in his mouth, sat Bill Golish! I remembered when we went to school together, he worked in a printing shop. I never thought he would now be Chief Editor of the Associa- ted Press. After excited greetings, vigorous hand shaking and back slapping, we had quite a conversation. I reflected that, during the past twenty years, I had been so er - grossed in my work that I had lost track of my old classmates. I asked Bill if he knew the whereabouts of any of them. Of course, he said. In my business, I keep track of all important peop1e. Tell me about them all, I replied. Well? said Bill, as he leaned back and relit the cigar hanging from his mouth, Hary Ann Ellison is making headlines right now. She left New York and her modeling job to go to Reno to divorce that Potato King. I can't think of his name at the moment. Roger Horton is down in Texas, supervising the drilling of some oil wells down there. What happened to Dale Kellogg?” I asked. Oh, he joined the Air Force, and now he's flying the regular Earth to Mars passenger flight, replied Bill. I suppose Phyllis Lewis got married, I said. Oh, yes she did, beamed Bill. Half a dozen times. I guess she's hooked to a Wall Street millionaire at the time.” Whew! I gasped. My classmates have been getting around. I thought Ruth was odd, taking those three world cruises. I guess Catherine Stives is the most settled one of the old gang, replied Bill. She married that Johnson fellow from Rexville and lives on hi s farm. That covers the class, I guess., I mused. But wait a minute! Gerald- ine Ray! Whatever became of her? Well, says Bill, you know how she was always studying. She just kept on studying and now she's the head of an exclusive Girls' College up near Boston. You forgot Jerry Graves also. Bill told me. He started at the bot- tom and now he's the Postmaster General. I gazed past Bill, out the window. Holy Cow! I exclaimed as I jump- out of my chair. It's dark already! I've got to get back to the hotel to de 1i ve r my speech. I took my leave of Bill and rushed out, hailed a cab, and flew to the hotel. After giving my speech and enjoying the banquet, I went to my room and took an old yearbook out of my trunk. There they were, all myold classmates. What a difference twenty years had made! 1 must get in touch with all of them in the near future, I thought, as I sat down to start my new book, Courting on a Little Red Bicycle . WAS CLASS WILL The Senior Class of 1953, realizing they are not long for this world, as a group, deem it necessary to record their last will and testament. First of all, the class wishes tg bestow upon the entire faculty an- other Senior Class as studious, industrious, obedient and well-behaved as we have been. To Hr. Milcox, the class wills an oil well to supply gasoline and oil for his Packard. Me wish Mr. Bartoo to have a new fully equipped laboratory, with indi- vidual lab tables for each student. Me all know Mrs. Trezlse would love a class of ten Mechanical Drawing students, all left-handed. To Mrs. Richmond, we bequeath a study hall with a perfect attendance record. To Mr. Mason, we wish another Eighth grade music class as well-behaved as this year's. Me hope Mrs. Pfeiffer teaches a class next year that will know History from beginning to end. The whole class wills Mr. Brewster an English class where ain't isn't heard all year. And we ain't kidding about this. Me hope Hr. Brown's teams next year will break all former records. Me leave to Mr. Ruhl a trig class half as large as this year's. Me think Mrs. Rigby should have special typewriters that eliminate all mistakes on the part of the students. To Mr. Davis we leave a model farm, where he can show the boys just how farming is done. To our Guidance teacher, Mr. Gibbs, we give a year's supply of aspi- rins to relieve the headache caused by guiding our footsteps through schoo 1. To the bus drivers, the class wills automatic shifts in the buses, to eliminate clutch work and gear grating. The class has arranged to buy Mr. Dodson a life insurance policy. He might need it sometime if he continues teaching us to drive. Me have been considering the purchase of an automatic lawn mower for Henry Richmond, so he could sit in the school and push a button and rest assured that the lawn would be mowed. Me would tike to Install an electric eye on the front doors of the school so Ray Smith won't have to stand In the wind, winter mornings, hold- ing it open for students. It was decided that the class would hire a secretary to assist Mrs. Baham in her work. ForHhe cafeteria help, we are going to install an automatic dishwash- er and a new gas range. Mrs. Livermore is bequeathed a new station wagon to take the students to the dentist. The class bestows upon the grade school faculty, a television set in each room; for the educational programs only, of course. The entire class would like to give to the Juniors their particular talents and possessions that they will no longer need. Jerry Graves gives Charles Newton his spare time and we all know Chuck will make good use of it. Bill Golish wishes Bruce Payne to have his ability to get along with the teachers. Mary Jane Van Dyke is bequeath Mary Ann Ellison's promptness in get- ting to school in the morning. Roger Horton gladly gives his basketball ability to Lyle Slack. Da e Kellogg gives his curly hair to Melvin Maite. Geraldine Ray generously gives Duanne Tarr her nearly perfect atien- dence record for the past four years. Phyllis Lewis modestly gives her shyness to Isabelle Coleman. To Emma Gene McAllister, Catherine Stives gives a fondness of Nest Union tads. Ruth Slack leaves to Pat Thompson, her voice and ability as a cheer- Ieade r. Last and lemst, I must state that, being rather extravagant, Mayne Slack has nothing left to leave anyone. MAS JUNIOR CLASS Left to right, first row: C.Kear, E. McA 1 I i s t e r, P.Thompson, M.Her- rick, M.VanDyke, J.Freeman, A.Smith. Second row: C.Newton, B.Payne G.Smith, I.Coleman, O.Tarr, R.Johnson. Third row: O.Golish.O. Ordway, R.Smith, J.Frost, S.Harrison, M.Waite, L.Slack, H.Smith. The Junior Class consisted of 21 students. This year two new stu- dents, Emma Gene McA! lister and Duane Tarr, joined us. In our first class meeting we selected Mr. Davis and Mr. Brown for our class advisors. The class officers are as follows: President - Ray Smith Secretary-Isabe I 1e Coleman V.Pres. - M.J.VanDyke Treasurer-James Frost Raymond Smith, Dick Ordway, Melvin Waite, Herb Smith, Jim Frost and Bruce Payne went out for basketball with Pat Thompson, Anna Mae Smith and Emma Gene McAllister going right along to cheer them on. The most important happening of the year was the arrival of our class rings during the first weeks of school. This year we presented a play Cappy Explains” and a skit Three Strikes and Cut under the direction of Mrs. Pfeiffer. This play was also presented in Allentown and Andover. Our class participated in the Magazine Campaign, sponsored several bake sales and a square dance. Our Donkey-Basketba11 game in March greatly increased our class treasury. Other very important events were the Junior Prom in May and the Junior-Senior Banquet in June. FRESHMEN CLASS Left to right, first row: P.Rhodes, J.Frost, A.Lewis, B.Johnson, F.Ord way, D.McLean, B.Stebbins, N.Tarr. Second row: J.Smith, R.Sherwood, J Lewis, R.Horton, G.Grantier, N.Dodge, H.Slack and R.Marble. At the beginning of the year we elected our class officers and ad- visor. We selected Gary Grantier, President; Dick Marble, Vice-Presi- dent; Florence Ordway, Secretary, and Joanne Frost, Treasurer. Mr. Brewster was chosen for our class advisor. We sponsored a hayride in September. Our money-making project was the sale of Christmas candy. We had a dance and a party in February. We cite these class members for their achievements: Gary Grantier, Dick Sherwood, Dick Marble and Rodney Horton in basketball; Florence Ordway, Arlene Lewis and Joanne Frost in cheerleading and Dick Marble as our outstanding salesman. SOPHOMORE CLASS Left to right, first row; M.Nye, P.Krusen, C.PIaisted, B.Langdon, H. Hallett. Second row: J.Webster, D.Waters, L.McGraw, J.Waters, W.Thomas This year the Sophomore Class was small but lively with eleven mem- bers, three girls and eight boys. In December, Eugene McAllister moved to Sinking Springs, Pennsylvania. Four members were on, the Junior Varsity basketball team - Jack Waters, Lewis McGraw, Harold Hallett and Jim Webster. Barbara langdon was a Junior Varsity cheerleader. The Class officers were: President, Don Waters; Vice-President, Jack Waters; Secretary and Treasurer, Pat Krusen. Mr. Ruhl was class advisor and Mrs. Pfeiffer had our homeroom. Class activities included a bake sale and dance. Left to right, first row: R.Nye, D. Mc raw, G.Pfeiffer, E.Stebbins, C. Go4 i sh, J. Ellison R. Wi 1 dman, Second row: J.Chambers, C.Scoville, S.Krusen, J. Bi rmi ngham, J.Baham.N. Saunders, C. Thomas, K. Lewi s. Third row: G. Dibble, M. Cline, P.Nesbit, D. Leach, D. Steb- bins, M. Payne, J.Deck, D. Grantier. Fourth row: B. Ellsworth, G.Bartoo, G. Gath, E.Hesel- ton, C. Wright, L. Saunders, J. Chambers, G. Davis and C.Harrison. We started the year with 33 pupils. Two left us to attend other schools; Angel ine Shutt went to Ulysses and Doris Leach to Rochester. Our class officers arei President, George Gath; Vice-President, Clair Gol ish Secretary, Donna Stebbins and Treasurer, Sally Krusen. We had two parties. One was a successful hayride and dance. The other was a skat- ing and movie party at Wellsville. Two of our boys, George Gath and Leo Saunders, were basketball managers. Mr. Davis was our homeroom teacher and Mr. Mason was our class advisor. SEVENTH GRADE Left to right, first row: M.Slack, C.Jonee, H.Flynn, M.Ballett, L. Kear, P.Feye, l.Ordwey, C.Eepson, Second Row: L.Sleek, T.Rey, B.Bahaa, B.Lought in, G.Saith, R.Seger L.Pleieted. Third row: L.Meite, D.Dib- ble, D,Slack, J.Stocua, J,Allen, J.Matteson, S.Baker, G.Eapson and D. Buc hhoIz. Me had twenty-four pupil in our clat this year. Mr . Richmond was our hoaerooa teacher. Five aeabers of our claat were in the band. They were: Leah Rear, Carol Ann Eapson, Berbie Bahaa, Billy Loughlin and Bary Eapson.Two members, Billy Loughlin and Leonard Maite, were baaketball aanagers. Mr. Brewster bought us several new books to read. Me enjoyed then. Our class officers were President, Shaun Baker; V.President, Dick Dibble: Secretary, Lois Ordway; Treasurer, Dick Buchholz. Me chose Mrs. Rigby for our class advisor. Class activities included a roller skating party at Metlsville, a aovie at Mellsville and a picnic in the spring. SIXTH GRADE Left to right, first row: Q.Slack, V.Buchholz, C.Waite, E.Dodge, S. Pritchard, S.Lewis, C.Tracy. Second row: J.Lewis, M.Leach, J.Harrison, A. Thoma s,. C . Wr i gh t, G.Hatlett, Third row: E.Harrison, C.Harris, J. Chase, J.Herrick. In September, our group numbered nIneteen--tweIve boys and seven girls. During the Christmas recess Jerry Mason was transferred to the Troupsburg Central School and Bill Shutt moved with his family to Ulysses. At the end of the first semester, Marjorie Leach entered school in Rochester; in March Clair Tracy entered Greenwood Central. Our grade packed two Red Cross Boxes for overseas, and nearly everyone gave to the Red Cross Fund. Our contributions to the ’March of Di mes was $6.02. During Book Week’ we were privileged to visit the public li- brary. We thoroughly enjoyed our new library books on biography. We had our usual Halloween party. We had a Christinas party and tree with exchange of gifts. We presented a Thanksgiving program. We compiled a scrapbook for Sharon Lewis, Steve's sister, who was hospitalized as a polio patient in Buffalo.We presented a Good Groom- ing scrapbook, assembled as a part of our health program, to Mrs. Live rmo re. FIFTH GRADE Left to right, First row; S.Harrison, E.AIIen, N. Ellison, C.Clsyton, P.Nesblt, B. New- ton. S. Ellswrth, Second Row: B. Pritchard, V. St ebb Ins, N.8artoo, S.Buchholz, M. Stocum, C.CoLe, J.Hall, L. Snow. Third Row; C. Bledsoe, Q.Harrison, B.Loughlin, E. Fay, H.Duell, P. Slack, H. Rhodes and L. Graves. The Fifth Grade had twenty-four pupils - twelve boye and twelve girls. Carolyn Cole came to our grade from Olean and Colleen Clayton from Tacoma, Hashintogn. Leo Shutt moved to Ulysses. Halter Duel 1, Larry Braves, Qary Harrison, Sarah Harrlaon, Paula Nesbit and Harry Rhodes had perfect attendance t'he first semester. Ho. packed two Red Cross boxes for shipment overseas in November and enrolled in the Junior Red Cross. He also contributed to the March of Dimes. He had a party in our room at Halloween and at Christmas time. Many treats were enjoyed on b i rthdays. Our grade was invited to Mrs. Irving Hewlett's to watch the inauguration of President Eisehhower in January. Our new books and many movies were much enjoyed in Social Studies classthis year. He also have a Stamp Club in our room. FOURTH GRADE Left to right, First Row: B. Baker, B.PIaisted, J. Payne, J. Smith, V. Seger, M.Kear, LLeach. Second Row: R. McCul lough, N. Lewis, UNesbit, H. Stocura, 0. Mri ght, R. Frost, M.Pritchard, D.Hallett, Third Row: D.Golish, E. Empson, L.Merrick, N.McLeane, A. Hurlburt. The Fourth Grade had twenty-one pupils until January, when Eleanor Leach moved to Roc hester. We had our assembly program in September. The theme of it was Health as we had been working on a health unit for the first month of school. In Social Studies we studied about homes and customs of people in many countries We also read about life in some of the countries of many years ago. (Xjring September we also studied about wild flowers and pressed and mounted sev- eral specimens. Many of the pupils enjoyed reading the new library books which we received this year. We learned to use the dictionary for pronunciation and for meanings of words. THIRD GRADE Left to right, first row: S. Nye, S. Davis, J. Buchhol z, P. Graves, P. Allen, A. Abbott, b.Phillips. Second Row: E.Harris, L. Davi s, E. Dodge, L.Pritchard, N. Billings, G. Smi th S. Lewi s, A. Pfei f f er. Third row: K.Coleman, J.Tracy, L. Lewi s, R.Whitsell, R.Dibble D. Foster, F. Payne, L.Pritchard, S. Golich, D. Chamber] ain. We made pictures for Sharon Lewis, a Second-Grade polio victim. The Third Grade made the decorations for the halls and Christmas tree in the gym. In the Fall we had a health contest; the room was divided evenly with one-half under the names of Republicans and the other half Democrats. The Republicans, with cleanliness as their platform, were swept into office. We had a very nice Christmas party. Everyone received lovely gifts and enjoyed the dinner and the party very much. Larry Lewis, Robert Dibble and Georgeanna Smith had perfect attendance the first hal f of the year. We engaged in making models of homes from many different lands in the world. We completed our log cabin and clay houses, and a Spanish type home. SECOND GRADE Left to right, first row: S. Schrader, J.Grantier, A. Perkins, J.Cole, C. Lewis, F.Nes- bit. Second Row; K.Kear, D.Hall, S. Empson, B.Ordway, C. Seel ey, N.Hall, P.Chittenden, C.Good, D.Allen. Third row: D.Nye, L.Hallett, J. Dean, A.Herrick, T. McCul lough, S.Mer- rick, R.Wilson, P.Smith, G.Plaisted and 0.Stafford. The Second Grade started out with 27 pupils this year, tie had one new member, Judy Cole, at the beginning of school. Also, in October, Patricia Chittenden joined our ranks. In January, Jennie Shutt left our room for one in Ulysses. Our grade had nine persons with perfect attendance the first semester. They are Richard Allen, Larry Hallett, Terry McCullough, Gary Plaisted, Donald Stafford Nancy Hall, Carol Lewis, Alice Perkins and Susan Schrader. Me were very sorry that Sharon Lewis was ill with polio and away from us so long. In March, our Spring Assembly program was enjoyed by the school and friends. Each one of us enjoyed working on our Neighborhood Mural we made in connection with Social Studies. FIRST GRADE Left to right, first row: E.WhitseM, D.Hell, S.Perkins, M.Peyne, S.Allen, L.McCul- lough, M. Kear, Second Row: J. Lewis, B. Lewis, R. Wood, S. Nye, M. Stocue, J.Golish, E. Stocura, R. Derhammer, W. Wood. Third row: D.Empson, H.Stebbins, «.Smith, V. Mariners. Absent: L. Hurd. We had pretty wash cloths, tooth paste and tooth brushes. We had fun keeping clean. At Christmas time we made Rudolph the Red-Hosed Reindeer. We made him out of a saw-horse covered him with brown paper. He had a red electric light for his nose. We was big enough for us to ride. We had fun riding him — so did other people. We made Little Boy Blue and the haystack out of paper mache. We painted him. Many people came to see him. We had our assembly program in February. The name of it was The Tom Thumb Wed- ding.” We had invited guests at the wedding, the bride and groom, a minister, brides- maids, matron of honor, best man, flower girls, ring bearer, and ushers. We had fun in the play. At the special request of the P. T. A. we were very happy to give a re- peat performance at night using colored lights. KINDERGARTEN Left to right, first row: C.Plaisted, P. Stanton, C. Nye, B. Lewi s, S. Wilson, P. Pritchard B. Seger, B. Lewi s. S. Stafford, H. Sherwood, M. Sherwood. Second Row: P. Chamberl ain, B. Wood, M. Pritchard, H. Martin, M. Kennedy, S. Stafford, N.Nesbit, C. Waite, L. Slack. Third roK B. Dean, G. Sherwood, R.Nye, J. Sawyer, D.Hallett, D. Johnson, K. Abbott, D. Foster,B. Birmingham, K. Easton, T. Slack, P. Ainsworth. Absent: P. Clark, G. Payne. The Kindergarten this year had 31 lively youngsters who were interested in get- ting the most out of school. With this attitude social adjustment, good man- ners, creative expression, and enlarging everyday life experiences progressed nicely. Margaret Sherwood, Betty Wood, Kenneth Easton and Daryl e Foster had perfect at- tendance the first semester. Music played a big part in our daily schedule. The children had an unusual sense of rhythm, and matching of tones. GLEE CLUB Left to Right, First Row: C. Stives, M.Herrick, P.Thompson, J.Freeman, P.Krusen, E.Mc- A1 lister, A. Smith. Second Row: J. Frost, D. Leach, D.McLean, F. Ordway, R-SI ack, B.Lang- don, C. Scovi 11 e, J.Chambers, Hr. Mason. Third Row: H.Tarr, M.VanOyke, D.Stebbins, Q. Smith, S. Krusen, J.Baham, H. Saunders, and J. Bi rmi ngham. The Glee Club consisted of 2R members this year and was under the direction of Mr. Mason. On December 21st our Glee Club presented a Christmas program in H. C S. auditorium. In April we presented the Annual Spring Concert. BAND Left to Right, First Row: L. Kear, C.Estpson, C.Scoville, S. Krusen, C.Stives, J.Birm- ingham, N. Saunders, J.Baham. Second Row: Mr. Mason, B. Baham, B.Loughlin, L. Slack, E. Heselton, C. Kear. Third Row; R. Marble, C. Newton, F.Ordway, G. Empson, M.VanOyke R. SI ack and H. Hal 1 ett. Our school band, under the direction of Mr. Mason, had 20 members. This year we played march selections before and after all school assembly programs. He pre- sented our Annual Spring Concert with the Glee Club in the Spring. FUTURE FARMERS of AMERICA Left to Right, First Row; H. Smith, Treas.; S. Harrison, R. Horton, 0. Haters, Pres,; L. McG raw, R. Johnson, Sec'y. Second Row; M. H ye, H. Harrison, J. Lewis, and Hr. Davis. Absent; G. Davis, Vice-President. He attended the Potato Show at Alfred in January. Don Haters and Lewis HcGraw won prizes for cattle judging. He sold garden seeds to i ncreaae ou rt r« u r� e attended the Farm and Home Heek at Cornell University on March 23rd and 21th. Our group planted about 20,000 trees for local farmers. He had a wemer roast in Jun 4-H CLUB In November we went to Nellsville for Achievement Day. One of our members, Harold Slack, was awarded a Show Halter at the Dairy Banquet at Scio, which we attended. Richard Johnson present- ed a demonstration on Better Calf Pens M ce Milk Checks Bigger. Bev- erly and Dick Johnson were awarded for their achievement with money. One of our most enjoyable moments was the eating of the delicious ham dinner. Gene Davis won the Sweep- stakes award with his exhibit o Kathadin Potatoes. Left to right, First Row: D. Dibble, J. El I i son, D. Buchhol z, B. Ellsworth, G. Smith, D. Slack, Second Row. E.Stebbins, R.Wildman. T. Ray, B.Johnson, B.Stebbins, S. Baker, B. Loughlin, H. SI ack. Third Row. R.Nye, L. SI ack, S. Harrison, R. Horton G-Gra 'er; fffj, J. Lewi s, R. Johnson, Pres.; R.Horton. Fourth Row; M.Nye, L. HcGraw. H. Harr, son, J..All en, D. Haters, H. Smith, Vice-Pres.; D.Grantier, C.Harrison and Mr. Davis. Abse t. . Treasurer. WCYENIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief Geraldine Ray Junior Ed i to r Charies Newton Ad vert i si ng H anaqer Cat her i ne St i ves Junior Manager Duane Tarr Subscription M an age r Geraldine Ray Junior As s i st an t Joanne Freeman Feature Editor Ruth SI ack J unior Assistant Pat Thompson Li te rary Editor Wayne SI ack Classes and Clubs Phyllis Lewis Sports Editor Dale Kellogg P hotog r ap h y Ed i tor Bill Go 1 i sh Art Ed i to r Mary An n El 1 i son A d v i so r Mrs. Rigby First Row; B. Payne, C. Newton, D. Golish. Second Row; C. Stives, P. Lewis, I. Coleman, G. Ray, J. Freeman, H. VanDyke, A. Smith, P. Thomp - son. Third Row; B. Golish, M. El 1 i son, M. Herrick, G. Smith, R. SI ack, L McAllister, C. Kear, Mrs. Rigby. Fourth Row; D. Ordway, L. Slack, R. Smith, W. SI ack, R. Horton, D. Kellogg, J. Frost, D.Tarr, H. Smith, R. Johnson. STUDENT COUNCIL Left to Right, First Row; G. Gath, R. Marble, G. Ray, J. Freeman, S. baker, G. Pfeiffer, Second Row; R. Dibble, W. Slack, G. Grantier, R. Smith, D. Grantier and Mr. Ruhl. Our Student Council or school government consisted of twelve members including the President, advised by Mr. Ruhl. The officers were: President, Geraldine kay Vice-President, Dick Marble; Treasurer, Gene McAllister, and Secretary, Joanne Freeman. The most important action we promoted was the reintroduction of Eligibility Rules. To raise money we sold the rest of the boy's gym suits bought last year. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Left to right, First Row: G. Davis, G. Dibble, 0. Stive3, Treas.; J. Frost, Sec’y.; C. Plaisted, P. Fay, D. SI ack. Second Row: B. Thomas, D.0rdway, D. Kellogg, Vice-Pres.; J.Lewis, H.Smith, President, and Hr. Brown, Advisor. The Athletic Association carried on its usual duties this year providing money for and carrying out the Athletic program of the school. We elected the Basket-ball cheerleaders this year. The A. A. also set up the rules for the basketball players and cheer Ieaders. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Left to right, first row: C. Golish, B.Loughlin, D. McGraw, D. Dibble, D. Buchhol z, L. Waite, Second row: Mr. Brewster, D. Grant ier, L. Saunders, G. Davis, G. Gath, C. Wright, G. Di bbl e and J. Smi th. The Junior High Basketball team won two and lost five games of a seven-game schedule. Three of these games were lost in overtime periods. VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to Right: First Row; George Gath, Mgr., Ray Smith, Dick Ordway, Bill Golish, Leo Saunders, Mgr. Second Row: Coach Brown, Melvin Waite, Gary Grantier, Roger Horton, Dale Kellogg, Wayne Slack. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Left to right: C. Stives, A. Smith, P. Lewis, M. Ellison, P. Thompson and F. Ordway. VARSITY BASKETBALL w. c. s. 53 T roupsbu rg 35 W.C.S. 46 A 1 1ent own 38 w. c. s. 52 G reenwood 33 W. C. S. 39 R i c h bu rg 34 w. c.s. 38 Alfred-Almond 3 1 W. C. S. 56 Alfred-Almond 57 w. c. s. 4 8 S c i o 33 W. C. S. 55 Sc i o 2 5 w.c.s. 49 R i c h b u r g 47 W. C. S. 36 Genesee 27 w.c.s. 52 C anase raga 50 W. C. S. 45 Andover 52 w. c.s. 48 Greenwood 43 W.C.S. 54 Angel i c a 84 w. c.s. 27 A nd o v e r 40 W.C.S. 68 A 1 1 e n t o w n 36 The Whitesv i 1 1 e Bluejay’s finished the season with an 11-6 record. In League play the hoopsters broke even with 5 wins against 5 loses. However, the over-all record was improved with only one loss in seven non-leagu e encounters. Season scoring honors went to Grantier with 17 1 points, followed by Horton, with 144, Ordway, 140; Waite, 108; Kellogg, 8 3; Slack, 63; Gol i sh, 63 and Smith with 45 points. Four regulars will be lost to next year’s team but the prospects for the 53-’54 season are brightened by the steady improvement of Gran- tier and several Junior Varsity members. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to Right, First Row: Loughlin, Mgr.; Marble, Golish, Payne, Johnson, Hallett, Waite, Mgr. Second Row: Mr. Brown, Smith, Sherwood, Horton Waters. Webster. Frost, McGraw. After a slow start the Junior Varsity wound up the season with an over-all record of 7 wins against 10 defeats. In league competition the Little-Jays seeaed to play with aore determination, however, running up a record of 5 wins versus 4 losses. Jack Waters was the leading scorer with 143 points. Lewis McGraw and Jia Webster followed close behind with 123 and 91 points respectively. With continual improvement throughout the season a few members of the squad will undoubtedly see much action on next year s varsity squad. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Left to Right: A. Lewis, E. McAl 1 i st e r, J. Frost and B. Langdon. VARSITY BASEBALL At the close of the 195 2 baseball season the Bluejay Nine could look back at a nothing to be ashamed of record. The victories were very de- cisive while the losses, with the exception of the Canaseraga slaughter, were anybody's game till the third out of the last inning. Who will for- get the A1 fred-Almond game which seemed in the bag and then everything happened at once and before the defense could pull together, Whitesville was on the wrong end of a 6 - 5 score. However, the climax and also the finale of the season was Dale Kel- logg' s fine pitching chore against Allentown, a no-hit, no-rungame! Kellogg’s pitching record was an unimpressive one and three but don’t lose sight of the fact that he drew such assignments as Andover, Can - seraga and Al f red - Al mond, the strongest teams on the schedule. Lloyd Grover compiled the top pitching record with three wins against no losses. Paul Goodridge had one win and no losses. In the hitting department, Melvin Waite took top honors with a .435 average. Seven other members of the squad were in the .300 class also: Hallett, . 375; Ordway, .345; Payne, . 300; Golish, . 321; Kel logg . 308; Goodridge, .30 , and Grover, . 300. W. 0. 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