Whitesville High School - Wycenian Yearbook (Whitesville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1957 volume:

- r tuan VHITESVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL WHITESVILLE, NY SPONSORED BY THE CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS BY THAT CHER ART - HESELTON LINEUP COACHES ADM., FAC.j PERS. CO-CAPTAINS UPPERCLASSMEN TEAM UNDERCLASSMEN SCRIMMAGES SPORTS INTRAMURALS STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS PEP RALLIES FEATURES PATRONS page 7 11 17 29 35 43 47 Gazing at the picture in the top left-hand corner of this page, many of our readers will be reminded of many happy years spent in this building when it was the nucleus for school life in Whitesville. This building, erected in 1902, was an attempt to unite the small, one-room school houses in the district into a unit which could be more easily directed. The picture at the top right-hand corner of this page shows the same building after an annex had been added in 1926. This too, was a step toward the consolidation of the student body in order that the increasing benefits of education might be more readily available to the pupils. At the bottom of this page is pic- tured the final result of all these organizational plans. In this building are housed, for the first time, all the classes with the facilities necessary for running a modern school. Here at last our team is complete. This team will be developed within the building for thirteen years under the supervision of teachers, advisors, guidance counselors and other administrative officials. When the training program is finished, the team will be ready for the greatest game of all,-----------the game of life. DEDICATION We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-seven, wish to dedicate our WYCENIAN to Mr, Cretekos in appreciation for his guidance and assistance these past four years 5 Editorial Standing: S.Baker R.Buchholz Seated: J.Chambers G.Gath,Sports Editor J.Baham,Literary Editor G.Pfeiffer,Editor A.Gorsky,Advisor ANNUAL STAFF Business Standing: M. Gline D.McGraw N. Saunders, Sub. Manager G.Davis G.Dibble C. Scoville D. Stebbins E. Stebbins R.Wildman Mrs.Pfeiffer Seated: M.Slack B.Ellsworth, Ad. Manager J.Birmingham Free Wycenians were a- warded Gary Pfeiffer and Bruce Ellsworth. 6 Art and Photography Staff Standing: Mrs.Cornell,Advisor W.Loughlin K.Lewis,Photo. Editor D. Grantier M.Kallett Seated: E. Heselton,Art Editor tnrrr Board of Education L to R: L. Stafford, F. Rigby, L. Coleman, J. Slack, A. Poster, E. Brewster, H. Van Dyke ADMINISTRATION Edward Brewster,PrincipaljLucille Baham,Secretary 8 Back row: S.Cross,V.Buchholz,P.Tucker,J.Riley,D.Gibbs,F.Raykovitz,E.Brewster A.Maynard,A.Gorsky,J.Cretekos Front row: B.Green,D.Pfeiffer,F.Cornell,D.Keefe,D.Carlosh FACULTY Back row: A.Hurlburt,H.Barney,M.Scribner,M.Dunshle Front row: K.Coats,P.Lowrey.L.Clark 9 DRIVERS Dougal Kear, Lou Scoville, Clair Kear, Keith Folts JANITORS Ray Smith Henry Richmond CAFETERIA WORKERS Bessie Saunders,Katie Empson,Esther Nye,Frieda McGraw SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Driving back to Whitosville for our class reunion, many pleasant memories came to me of my school days at Whiteavllle Cen- tral School. It was a bewildered and dubious group of thirty-two members that walked into the first grade room in September 191+5 end met our teacher Mrs. Coats. Jane Birmingham, Janetta Baham, Elwin Stebbins, Gary Pfeiffer, Joan Chambers, Donna Stebbins, Bruce Ellsworth, George Gath, Dennis Grantier, and Milford Cline were a part of this original group. Those years seemed far away and remote. Yet, how well I re- membered having Mrs. Scribner for second grade, Mrs. Fitzpatrick as our third grade teacher, Mrs. Hurlburt in fourth grade, Mrs. Clark for our fifth grade and Mrs. Barney for sixth grade. We had a variety of schools, you might say. Second grade was the building that Is now Waite’s garage and third grade was spent in a little green house between McCullough’s garage and the old school building. Our other three grades, as well as two years of Junior High, were in the old school building. Sixth grade was in the new elementary school. A parade of faces went through ray mind as I recalled those past years. Gary Dibble Joined us in second grade and Edward Heselton, Gordon Dodge (who left last year), Carolyn Scoville and Sally Kruaen became 4 part of our group in third grade. Sally stayed until our Senior year when she moved to Florida. In fifth grade Nellie Saunders became one of us and Gene Davis and Kathryn Lewis Joined us in seventh grade. Surviving eighth grade regents, we became high aohool stud- ents. What memories those years held for mol Gene Davis served as our President for all four years, with Gary Pfeiffer acting as Vice President for our Junior and Senior years. Others who ser- ved as class officers were: Janetta Baham-Vlce President our Freshman year. Sec'y.-Treas.Sophomore and Junior years, Sec’y. Senior year, Nellie Saunders-Treas. Freshman year, Jane Birming- ham-Treas. Senior year, Sally Krusen-Vice President Sophomore year. Our advisors varied also. As Freshman we had Mr. Ruhl and Mrs. Cornell, and when we became Sophomores Mrs. Matt Ison helped us with our ring selection. Mr. Cretekos and Mr. Maynard helped us our Junior year and as Seniors Mr. Riley and Mr. Cretekos ad- vised us. The highlights of our high school years are many. We held a Box Social and a candy sale our Freshman year to make money while we had a skating and a movie party for entertainment. In our Sophomore year we held two dances and had a class party. As Jun- iors we were really busy. We revived the school paper, held two dances and our Junior Prom. We also entered a magazine campaign and presented a one-act play, The Trysting Place . Our last year in high school held the most memories of all. We were the first Seniors In the new building. We sponsored a public skating party, held two dances, presented Take Your Med- icine as our play, published the Wycenian , planned our Senior trip and had the Junior-Senior Banquet. Yes, those good old days will always hold a special place in my heart. As I Journeyed onward, I knew ray old classmates would agree with the refrain which I was humming: No friends like old friends, go where we may; No friends like old friends with us to stay; God bless the friends who are Jolly and new But keep safe forever the old and the true. J Gary Pfeiffer Majors:Math,Science,Latin Student Councll-1 Vice-President-3,1+ Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U Senior and Junior Play-3,U Intramurals-l,2,3,U Ambition-Research Chemist Elwin Stebbins Major:Agrlculture Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U P.F.A.-1,2,3,U Boy1s HomemaklnK-1 Basketball-2 Senior Play-U Intramurals-l,2.3.U Ambition-Farmer Donna Stebbins Major:Buslness F.H.A.-2.3.U Yr .Bk.Staff-ij- Cheer leader-1,2,3,14- Library Club-3,U Nurses' Club-U,Chorus-1,2,3, Athletic Assoc.-2 Senior Play-U Intramurals-l,2,3,U Ambition-Private Secretary George Gath Majors:Math and Science Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U Senior and Junior Play-3,U Basketball-1,2,3,U Baseball-1,2,3,U Soccer-1,2,3,U Intramurals-l,2,3,U Ambition- To be a success Janetta Baham Majors;Math,Science,Latin Vlce-Presldent-l,Sec.-2,3 U Treasurer-2,3 Band and Chorus-1,2,3,U Yr.Bk..EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U Senior and Junior Play-3,U Intramurals-l,2,3,U Music Assoc .-3,14- Nurses1 Club-U Ambition-Teacher Carolyn Scoville Majors;Buslness.Homemaking Band and Chorus-1,2,3,U Music Assoc.-3,U Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U F.H.A.-1,2,3,U Nurses'Club-U Senior Play-U Ambit ion--Secretary 13 Edward Heselton Majors:Math.Science.Latin Yr.Bk. .EXCELSIOR Staff-3,14. Band-1,2,3,14. Music Assoc. -3.il. Athletic Assoc.-3.il Senior and Junior Play-3.li Intramurals-1.2.3.C Ambition-Architect Sally Krusen Majors:Business.Homemaking Yr.Bk..EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U Vice-President-2 F.H .A. -2,3.ll.Nurses1 Club-li Athletic Assoc.-1+. Band and Chorus-1.2.3.1i Music Assoc.-3.il Cheerleading-2 Student Council-1 Senior and Junior Play-3,li Ambition-Secretary Bruce Ellsworth Majors:Science and Math Yr.Bk..EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U Student Council-3.li kzM-1,2 Senior and Junior Play-3.li Intramurals-1.2.3.H Ambition-Engineer Duane McGraw Major: Agriculture Yr.Bk..EXCELSIOR Staff-3,1+ i f.f.a. -i,2,3,1i I k H-l,2,3,ll 4 Intramurals-1.2.3.1i I Basketball-2,3.li i Baseball-2 L Soccer-2.3 |j Ambition-Farmer Kathryn Lewis Majors:Business,Homemaking Yr.Bk..EXCELSIOR Staff-3,U F.H.A.-1,2,3,U Library Club-3.li. Cheerleadlng-1.2.3.1+ Senior Play-lj. Intramurals-1.2.3.1+ Ambition-Secretary Jane Bimingham Majors:Science and Latin Yr.Bk. .EXCELSIOR Staff-3,14. Secretary-l4.,G.A.A.-2 F.H.A.-2,3,U Intramurals-1.2.3.1+ Athletic Assoc.-2.3 Band and Chorus-1.2.3.1+ Senior and Junior Play-3.1+ Nurses' Club-U Ambition-Nurse Gene Davis Maj_or rAgriculture President-1,2,3, U F.F.A.-2.3.4 Student Council-1,2,3,4 Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,4 Basketball-1,2,3,4 Baseball-1,2,3,4 Soccer-2,3.4 Intramurals-1,2,3,4 Ambition-Coach Dennis Grantier Ma.lors :Math and Science Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,4 Athletic Assoc.-2 4-H-1.2.3T4 Senior Play-4 Basketball-2,3,4 Baseball-2,3,4 Soccer-2,3,4 Ambltlon-Engine e r Gary Dibble Ma.1 or: Agriculture Athletic Assoc.-2 Baseball-3,4 Basketball-1,3 H F.F.A.-l,2,3,n Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,4 Senior Play-4 Intramurals-1,2,3,4 Ambition-Mechanic Nellie May Saunders Majors:Business,Homemaking TT Q QIIT'PT'—1 Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR Staff-3,4 Band and Chorus-1,2,3,4 Cheerleading-1,2,3,4 F.H.A.-4 Senior and Junior Play-3,4 Nurses'Club 4 Ambition-Beautician Joan Chambers Malors:Business,Homemaking Yr.Bk..EXCELSIOR Staff-3,4 F.H.A.-1,2,3,4 Library Club-2,3,4 Chorus-1,3,4 Music Assoc.-3,4 Intramurals-1,4 Cheerleading-3,4 Basketball-1 Ambition-Airline Stewardess Milford Cline Ma.lor :Agriculture F.F.A.-3.4 Senior Play-4 Yr.Bk.,EXCELSIOR-3,4 Amb 11 i on - F arme r 15 Back Row: Mr. Cross, Leah Kear, Berb Baham, Bill Loughlin, Shaun Baker, Dick Dibble, Dick Buchholz, Lloyd Plaisted, James Ellison, Gary Empson, Clair Golish, Lois Ordway, Mr. Maynard. Front Row: Lewis Slack, Pat Nesbit, Marian Hallett, Erma McAllister, Carol Empson, Mary Slack, Helen Flynn, Bob Wildman, Don Lehman. JUNIORS President-------Dick Buchholz Vice President-—Bill Loughlin Secretary-------Helen Flynn Treasurer----—-Leah Kear Several dances, a magazine campaign and a skating party were only part of our Junior activities. To these were added the Junior Prom and our Junior Play Finders Creepers . Then too, we participated in planning the Junior-Senior Banquet and learned the ropes on the year- book staff. Those advising us were Mr. Cross and Mr. Maynard while our representatives to the Student Council were Mary Slack and Dick Buchholz and the Athletic Associa- tion were Bob Wildman and Lois Ordway. 16 This entire page is sponsored by BROWN INSURANCE AGENCY ► I i X I ie«i 00009 ► 7 v« e« 3v«i es 9 ' .? ' 3vi ; Back Row: Mr. Tucker, Cecil Harris, Gordon Kallett, Gordon Smith, James Chase, Ronnie Seger, Gerald Slack. Front Row: James Mattison, Clara Wright, Bonita Margarum, Eleanor Dodge, Sherry Pritchard, Vaughn Buchholz. Absent: Claudine Jones, Jack Lewis. SOPHOMORES President--------James Chase Vice President—-Vaughn Buchholz Secretary--------Clara Wright Treasurer--------Eleanor Dodge The Sophomore Class started out the year by electing officers and choosing Mr. Tucker as their advisor. The original number of students was sixteen but the class lost two members in the fall when Ronald White left and Patty Fay moved to Westfield. In November the Sophomores sponsored their annual Sophomore Hop and in February they ordered their class rings, expecting them to arrive their Junior year. As in our Freshman year, we again ventured into the field of dramatics and presented a one-act play, Miss Lonelyheart , as an assembly program and later as a P. T. A. program. 19 This entire page is sponsored by CHAPMAN-BURROUS FRESHMEN President—-------Bob Loughlin Vice President---Blair Pritchard Secretary--------Suzanne Doming Treasurer--------Janice Hall The Freshmen started the year off by electing of- ficere. Their Student Council representatives were Beverly Newton and Robert Loughlin. The Athletic Asso- ciation representatives chosen were Phillip Slack and Sandra Buchholz. Mrs. Carlosh acted as their advisor. Activities during the first year in high school included a spaghetti and pizza party on November I4, and a skating party at Wellsville on March 22. Back Row: Stanley Parks, Phillip Slack, Virginia Stebbins, Carole jean Waite, Harold Stebbins, Earl Harrison, Robert Loughlin, Jean Harrison, Sharon Ellsworth, Mrs. Carlosh. Front Row: Larry Snow, Sandra Buchholz, Janice Hall, Beverly Newton, Nancy Ellison, Eleanor Allen, Suzanne Doming, Blair Pritchard. EIGHTH GRADE The officers of our class for 1956-57 were: President--------Paula Nesbit Vice President---Joyce Smith Secretary--------Mary Kear Treasurer--------Brenda Baker As Student Council Representatives for the year we chose Bob Frost and Paula Nesbit. As members of the Athletic Association we elected Joyce Payne and Neil Lewis. Our activities included a dancing party, a skating party on March 15th, and another skating party later in the year. Despite our seeming inactivity aa eighth graders, we are anticipating an active and prosperous Freshman year. Back Row: Walter Nesbit, Robert Frost, Edward Empson, Carol Bledsoe, Gary Harrison, Harry Rhodes, Maynard Pritchard, Duane Hallett, Neil Lewis, Larry Graves, Mrs. Keefe. Front Row: Paula Nesbit, Joyce Payne, Bonnie Plaisted, Donita Wright, Sarah Harrison, Helen Stocum, Mary Kear, Brenda Baker, Joyce Smith. Back Row: Bonita Phillips, Larry Lewis, Robert Dibble, Robert Ball, Pranklyn Parks, Harvey Stebbins, Roderick Ford, Robert McCullough, Neil McLean. Second Row: Mrs. Green, Kenneth Coleman, Frank Payne, Larry Pritchard, Robert Whitsell, Steven Golish, Elton Harris, David Chamberlain, James White, Georgeanna Smith. Front Row: Judith Buchholz, Sharon Nye, Vicki Seger, Pagricia Graves, Emily Dodge, Alicia Abbott, Patricia Allen, Lois Pritchard, Narda Billings. SEVENTH GRADE Officers for the year were chosen as follows: President--------Elton Harris Vice President---Larry Pritchard Secretary--------Judy Buchholz Treasurer--------Kenneth Coleman These officers were elected early in the school year. Student Council representatives were Lois Pritchard and Robert Dibble. Bonita Phillips and Franklin Payne were chosen to represent the class in the Athletic Association. We were very fortunate in having Mrs. Beth Green as our advisor. Our Social Studies consisted of the history of New York State. Ag and Homemaking were taken the first semester with Music and Art replacing them in the second part of the year. Our Junior High basketball cheerleaders were Lois Pritchard, Sharon Nye, Vickie Seger, and Judy Buchholz. Robert Dibble, Franklyn Parks, Harvey Stebbins, and Robert McCullogh were the four boys participating in Junior High Basketball. We lost Darrell Golish, gaining Rod Ford, Franklyn Parks, and Steve Golish leaving us a total enrollment of twenty-seven students. This entire page is sponsored by ELLISON'S FEED SERVICE 21 Back Row: Steve Herrick, Lynette Canfield, Carol Lewis, Sandy Lewis, Sandy Empson, Nancy Hall, Beverly Ordway, Linda Stebbins, Janes Ball, Paul Smith. Middle Row: Mrs. Barney, Don Stafford, Sharon Lewis, Alice Perkins, Prances Nesbit, Judy Grantier, Cheryl Buchholz, Danny Doming, Gary Plaisted. Front Row: Arden Pfeiffer, Gary Margarum, Kenny Kear, Terry McCullough, Dick Allen, Dahl Flynn, Larry Hallett. SIXTH GRADE Our group consisted of thirteen boys and eleven girls this year. Beverly Ordway returned to our school from Andover, Steve Merrick from Portville, and early in November Dahl Flynn was transferred here from Savona Central School. The following pupils had perfect attendance for the first semester: Dick Allen, James Ball, Cheryl Buchholz, Sandy Empson, Judy Grantier, Nancy Hall, Larry Hallett, Carol Lewis, Sharon Lewis, Gary Plaisted and Don Stafford. We contributed to the March of Dimes, participated in packing boxes for overseas as well as the Junior Red Cross contribution, went to Wellsville to take part in the Spelling Contest, and then in March had our annual assembly program. 22 This entire page is sponsored by F.E.LUNN SON LUMBER COMPANY FIFTH GRADE Our grade numbered twenty-nine pupils at the beginning of the year. However, John Dean left us to go to Woodhull School and Alfred Parks from Addison joined us. Some of the activities we participated in were as follows: a stamp club, the March of Dimes, an assembly program, a Christmas party and a Valentine s Party. Seventeen of our members also took lessons on musical instruments. Twice this year we won the prize for having the most parents at P.T.A. and we took part in the fifth grade spelling contest at Wellsville. All in all, we were a very busy and happy group of fifth graders. Back Row: Martin Smith, Elaine Whitsell, Mona Payne, Sandra Canfield, Betty Broughton, Marian Stocum, Eva Stocum, Donna Hall, Susie Perkins, Joyce Golish, Wayne Stebbins, Tommy Flamini. Middle Row: Sharon Allen, Helen Christman, Lynne McCullough, Susie Schrader, Deanna Gorsky, Marcia Kear, Sheila Nye, Robyn Derhammer, Ruth Wood, Sheila Coats, Mrs. Clark. „ Front Row: Alferd Parks, Melvin Stebbins, Donald Empson, Dennis Nye, Dennis Hall, Charles Ball, Vincent Marinera. Eack Row: Roger Herrick, Donald Hallett, Beverly Lewis, Bonita Pritchard, Sandra Stafford, Bonnie Brown, Connie Plaisted, Nancy Nesbit, Wayne Coats, Eetty Wood, Thomas Slack, Mrs. Hurlbert. Middle Row: Marilyn Pritchard, Connie Nye, Beverly Lewis, Jeannie Parks, Sherry Eister, Patricia Stanton, Penny Pritchard, Patricia Chamberlain, Patricia Clark. Front Row: Linda Slack, Roger Easton, David Johnson, Jerry Lewis, Patrick Ainsworth, Bill Birmingham, Jerry Sawyer, Eugene Payne, Karl Abbott, Roger Nye, Bonnie Seger. FOURTH GRADE Comprised of eighteen girls and thirteen boys, the fourth grade was most interested in Social Studies and Science. As a part of our science program we collected specimens of wild flowers which we pressed, mounted, and identified. We also had a unit on the sky at night and learned to locate some of the constellations. Facts about the planets and the moon became part of this study. Social Studies found us becoming acquainted with different homelands around the world. We learned about the Iroquois Indians and complied booklets about them. Other regions which were fascinating to us were: Eskimo land, the Sahara and Egypt, Switzerland, and Holland. Several holiday parties were enjoyed by our group this year, some of these were: Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. We presented an assembly program in October featuring a film on Yellowstone National Park. 21, THIKD GRADE The nineteen boys and fifteen girls in our room this year studied two new subjects, Social Studies and Science. In our Social Studies we learned about workers at home and away. We especially enjoyed the experiments in Science. We learned about magnets, electricity, the earth we live on, and the sky above us. We made telescopes and some of the star constellations. Our entertainment program this year consisted of the following: a lovely Christmas tree which we all decorated, an exchange of presents and many treats. In February we gave our assembly program which consisted of three short plays. Back Row: Mrs. Farnsworth, Merton Matteson, Allen Horton, Lyle Lewis, Noreen Billings, Sally Robbins, Cassandra Waite, Joan Stafford, Ronald Ford, Franklin Whitsell, Daryl Stebbins, Roger Perkins, Kenneth Easton, Roger Hall, Barry Cramer. Middle Row: Toby Weihoneig, Lelond Spicer, John Slack, Laura Walden, Kathryn Kailbourne, Mary Merrick, Barbara Hazzard, Kay Kramer, Terry Sherwood, Linda Flamini, Darla Golish. Front Row: Dick Chamberlain, Arvid Carlosh, Darryl Lewis, Terry Keefe, Neil Graves, Steve Lewis, Cindy Lewis, Diana Howe, Glenda Schrader. Absent: Mrs. Lowrey, Regular Teacher This entire page is sponsored by MAPES WOODWORKING COMPANY 25 Back Row: Alan Lewis, David Denhoff, Ronald Hall, Mary L. Allen, Sandra Mattison, Tommy Eister, Eddy J. Matteson, George Slack, Mrs, Scribner. Middle Row: Sharon Sherwood, Sue Ford, Doris Walden, Mary Richmond, Jean Easton, Shirley Sluyter, Leola Broughton, June Parks, Patricia Johnson. Front Row: Mickey Cramer, Norman Allen, Donald Allen, Mike Kear, Clarence Christman, Buddy Hazzard, Dean Lewis, Jerry Smith. SECOND GRADE We were very happy to see our room newly decorated with the pretty colors when we returned this last fall. Soon after school started we lost two members. Gregory Rounds moved to Alfred and Christine Smith also left. We were sorry to see them go. We were happy, however, to gain two new members. Sue Ann Ford and June Parks joined us in the fall. Perfect attendance for the first semester were as follows: Ronald Hall, Buddy Hazzard, Eddy Joe Matteson, and Sharon Sherwood. Our assembly program came in the spring. As usual, our year passed too swiftly to do all that we wanted to do. 26 This entire page is sponsored by MINGES DAIRY FIRST GRADE There were twenty-five children who entered first grade this year. They all enjoyed working and playing together. We have written several booklets, finding pictures to il- lustrate them. Some of the titles were; Dogs , On the Farm , Cars , Autumn , and Christmas . We learned most of the words in these booklets. e also had fun writing experience charts. Some of our other activities were: cutting words from mag- azines and mounting them, making picture charts, illustrating initial consonants, and rhyming words. Our Supplementary Reading Program was found to be very in- teresting to many children. With all these activities behind us, we hope to be good second graders next year. Back Row: Mary Sluyter, Leah Hunt, Diane Hallett, Joseph Allen, Dennis Pritchard, Kay Dibble, Donald Pensyl, Bruce Gorsky. Second Row: Anne Coats, Judith Canfield, Nancy Nye, Evelyn Kailboume, Jacqueline Graves, Lisa McCullough, Marlene Matteson, Nancy Carlosh, Jeffrey Lewis, Robert Ellison, Mrs. Coats. Front Row: Jack Snow, Kevin Sawyer, Dustin Perkins, Allan Kailboume, Timothy McAllister, Brody Payne, Eddy Richmond. Back Row: Mrs. Dunshie, Emma Stocum, James Pensyl, Danisl Piamini, Dean Plaiated, Terry Rear, Jacqueline Cramer, Ann Flanagan, Sue Weihoneig, Barbara Stafford. Front Row: Stephen Horton, Cathy Lewis, Ilene Jacobs, Sheila Allen, Diane Lewis, Sherry Richmond, Cynthia Wood, Lois Hunt. Beatrice Walden. Absent: Moya Marble KINDERGARTEN Opening day of the'56-'57 Kindergarten class brought many surprises. Five husky boys entered with eighteen pretty little girls, two of the girls being the Fay twins who left early in the year. A birthday party with a treat took place the first morning and started us off a happily adjusted group. This group of nine- teen healthy, happy, cooperative and creative artists are working hard to become first graders next year. 28 This entire page is sponsored by PETERSON BUICK Co. Back Row: Coach Maynard, R.Dibble, J,Allen„ G Gath, D.Buchhols, H Stebbins Front Row: W, Loughlin, V.Buchhola, M.Pritchard,manager, D.Grantier, G.Davi L, Pritchard, manager, P..Slack, R.Loughlin SOCCER 1956 This: year in Soccer we had a season that could have seen improvement. Although the team played against good competition and we had some bad breaks, we had a better team than the record shows and should have won more games than we did. We finished 5th behind the leader, Canaseraga, in league play. The two boys who scored the bulk of our points were the co-captain. Gene Davis,with II4. points and George Gath with 12 points. Complete Season Results: WHITESVILLE 6 WHITESVILLE 5 WHITESVILLE 2 WHITESVILLE WHITESVILLE 1 WHITESVILLE 3 WHITESVILLE 0 WHITESVILLE k WHITESVILLE 11 36 League Standings: u L T Canaseraga 5 Q 0 Belfast 3 1 1 Allentown 2 1 2 Scio 1 2 2 Whitesville 1 3 1 Angelica 0 5 0 SCIO 6 JASPER 2 RICHBURG 8 BE If AST 7 ALLENTOWN k TROUPSBURG k CANASERAGA 6 ANGELICA 1 GREENWOOD 0. 38 Non—League Record: W L T Whitesville 2 2 a Away Games: Whitesville 3- 2 0 Home Games: Whitesville 0 3 1 30’ This entire page is sponsored by EMPIRE GAS AND FUEL CO Left to Right: Coach Cross, George Gath, Shaun Baker, Gary Dibble, Richard Dibble, Duane McGraw, Dennis Grantier, Richard Buchholz, William Loughlin, Gene Davis, Don Lehman Managers: Robert Dibble, Maynard Pritchard VARSITY Left to Right: Donna Stebbins, Joan Chambers, Mary Slack, Nellie May Saunders, Kathryn Lewis This entire page is sponsored by SCOVILLE'S FRIENDLY MARKET 31 Left to Right: Blair Pritchard, Philip Slack, James Chase, Robert Loughlin, Gordon Hallett, Ralph Baham, Vaughn Buchholz, Harold Stebbins, Gary Empson, Shaun Baker, Coach Maynard Kneeling: Carol Bledsoe, Walter Nesbit, managers JUNIOR VARSITY Left to Right: Eleanor Dodge, Helen Flynn, Leah Kear, Lois Ordway, Beverly Newton BASKETBALL The Varsity and J-V's enjoyed a fair season. The Varsity won 11 out of 18 and the J-V's were 9-9. In league play the Varsity finished with a 1+-1+ record which was good for third place in the league. The Blue Jays will lose five seniors in George Gath, Dennis Grantier, Duane McGraw, Gene Davis, and Gary Dibble. The team next year will be bolstered by several Juniors with experience in varsity play. The scoring was led by George Gath with 291+ points followed by Dick Buchholz with 171 Dennis Grantier with 106, and Don Leh- man with 70. Season's Scores Gene Davis Whltesville Whitesville Whitesvllle Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville Whitesville 39 Greenwood 1+2 Belfast 1+2 Canseraga 29 Andover 38 Scio 1+3 Richburg 1+6 Angelica 58 Angelica 1+5 Canseraga 53 Allentown 55 Belfast 1+0 Scio li.2 Greenwood 65 Richburg 1+2 No. Potter Joint 1+2 No. Potter Joint 1+6 Allentown 52 Andover Gary Dibble 29 38 38 31 1+2 35 1+1 1+2 53 38 1+5 57 30 1+8 1+5 58 1+5 51+ Duane McGraw This entire page is sponsored by STEBBINS' PLUMBING HEATING 33 Standing: Middle: Front: D.Grantier, R.Buchholz, V.Buchholz, R.Loughlin, G.Dibble, G.Grantier, R.Dibble, G.Gath, Coach Maynard J.Lewis, W.Loughlln, G.Davis, R.Marble P.Slack, Managers BASEBALL 1956 Of the 11 scheduled contests Whitesville played 9 games, with Wellsville and Rushford retracting their games for 1956. We had a fairly successful season winning 5 while losing U. In league play we were 1+-U. Lost through graduation for the 1957 team were Gary Grantier, Dick Marble, and James Lewis. In the hitting department the following were the leading members: George Gath with .14-33 followed by Gene Davis with .333 and Dennis Grantier with .323. Season's Scores Whitesville 6 Allentown 3 Whitesville 0 Andover 7 'Whitesville 6 Richburg 3 Whitesville 17 Rushford 1 Whitesville 1 Andover k Whitesville 2 Scio k Whitesville 7 Richburg k Whitesville 10 Scio 13 Whitesville 6 Allentown k 3k This entire page is sponsored by WELLSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Standing: James Chase, Gene Davis, Bob Frost, Lois Pritchard, Paula Nesbit, Beverly Newton, Sherry Pritchard, Seated: Bruce Ellsworth, Mr, Brewster, Richard Buchholz, Mary Slack, Bob Dibble, Bob Loughlin. STUDENT COUNCIL The officers of the Student Council for 1956-1957 are as listed below: Dick Buchholz-----President Gene Davis--------Vice-President Mary Slack--------Secretary-Treasurer The Student Council which is composed of two members from each class, 7th, through 12th, tries to correct conditions brought to our attention by students. Some of our activities this year were helping the photographer take individual pic- tures for which we received a commission, and holding an air raid of which the Student Council had charge. 36 This entire page is sponsored by WHITESVILLE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Athletic Association The officers elected by the Athletic Association for the i56-'57 terra are: President---------Edward Heselton Vice-President----Bob Wildman Secretary---------Lois Ordway Treasurer---------Jane Birmingham The Athletic Association's main duties this year were pro- viding money for the athletic program and helping to carry it out. The Athletic Association with the help of the teachers al- so elected the basketball cheerleaders. Back Row: Joyce Payne, Jane Birmingham, Edward Heselton, Cecil Harris, Neil Lewis, Prank Payne Front Row: Bonita Phillips, Claudine Jones, Bob Wildman, Sandra Buchholz, Lois Ordway, Philip Slack Standing: Coach Maynard This entire page is sponsored by G.L.P. 37 Standing: Sally Krusen, Edward Heselton, Jane Birmingham, William Loughlin, Mr Tucker MUSIC ASSOCIATION Officers of our club were chosen as follows: President-------Edward Heselton Vice President—-Bill Loughlin Secretary-------Jane Birmingham Treasurer-----—Sally Krusen This is the first full year that we have had such an organization. It was organized in the spring of 1956 by Mrs. Phyllis Mattison. It consists of the Band and Chorus members. The main purpose of this club is to raise money and help cover such expenses as uniforms, robes, and music for the Band and Chorus. As a source of revenue we held a dance in February. In April we had an assembly and in May we presented our Annual Spring Concert. 3,q This entire page is sponsored by WILLIAMS' DEPARTMENT STORE Standing: Mr.Tucker, Georgeanna Smith, Eleanor Dodge, Gorden Hallett, Sarah Harrison, Robert Dibble, Larry Prit- chard, Bonnie Plaisted, Joyce Smith, Cecil Harris Seated: Richard Dibble, Edward Heselton, Elton Harris, Wil- liam Loughlin, Lois Pritchard, Brenda Baker, Sherry Pritchard, Judy Buchholz, Carole Empson, Gary Emp- son, Jane Birmingham, Nellie May Saunders, Janetta Baham, Carolyn Scoville BAND AND CHORDS Back: Virginia Stebbins, Sharon Ellsworth, Cecil Harris, Lewis Slack, Gary Empson, Lloyd Plaisted, Bonita Margarum, Claudine Jones, Sandra Buchholz Middle: Joyce Smith, Brenda Baker, Bonnie Plaisted, Marian Hal- lett, Leah Rear, Mary Rear, Paula Nesbit, Joyce Paine, Patricia Nesbit, Mr. Tucker Front: Carolyn Scoville, Suzanne Deming, Nellie May Saunders, Janetta Baham, Jane Birmingham, Joan Chambers, Carole Empson, Jean Harrison, Donna Stebbins, Helen Flynn Standing: Mrs. Carlosh, Donna Stebbins, Carolyn Scovllle, Suzanne Deming, Janice Hall, Virginia Stebbins, Erma McAllister, Mary Slack, Sandra Buchholz, Joan Chambers, Eleanor Al- len, Marian Hallett, Patricia Nesbit, Carole Empson, Sally Krusen Seated: Caroljean Waite, Leah Kear, Kathryn Lewis, Jane Birming- ham, Nancy Ellison, Helen Flynn, Nellie May Saunders ?. H. A. The Whitesville Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America had a membership of twenty girls. Officers for the year 1956-57 were chosen as follows: President----------Jane Birmingham Vice President-----Kathryn Lewis Secretary---------Leah Kear Treasurer-----------------Helen Plynn The year's activities included a reception for mothers, making and selling Christmas corsages, the Mother and Daughter Banquet, and a trip to Cornell during Farm and Home Week. 1 0 Thls entire page is sponsored by TARZHOLM POULTRY FARM F. F. A. The Whitesville Chapter of the Future Farmers of America had a membership of eighteen boys. Officers for the year 1956-57 were chosen as follows: President---------Gene Davis Vice President----Elwin Stebbins Secretary---------Duane McGraw Treasurer---------Gary Dibble Reporter----------Dick Dibble Sentinel—---------Lloyd Plaisted The F. F. A. this year went to Bath where they took part in the Purebred Holsteln-Friesian sale. Then we went to Alfred where we took part in some county judging con- tests and came in 7th out of 23 entries in beef and 9th out of 17 entries in sheep. Gary Dibble came in 2nd in judging sheep and Gary Empson came in 5th in judging beef. The Ag boys, with the sponsorship of the F. F. A., went to Letchworth State Park and had a picnic. We went on a tour through the gorge by ourselves while at the park. Activities of the F. F. A. in 1957 were a Father and Son Banquet in May, the annual tree planting program in the Spring, and a trip to Cornell as in previous years. Under consideration were possible trips by delegates to the F. F. A. State and National Conventions. Back Row: Elwin Stebbins, Earl Harrison, Steve Lewis, John Allen, Cecil Harris, Richard Buchholz, Duane McGraw, Milford Cline, Gordon Smith. Front Row: Harold Stebbins, Richard Dibble, Lewis Slack, Blair Pritchard, Mr. Riley, Jane Birmingham, Lloyd Plaisted, Ronald Seger, Gary Empson, Gary Dibble. Absent: Gene Davis. This entire page is sponsored by SHAY'S STORE i LIBRARY CLUB President--------Gordon Hallett Vice President---Eleanor Dodge Reporter------------------Donna Stebbins Secretary------—Joan Chambers Historian--------Kathryn Lewis Parliamentarian—Claudine Jones Standing: Donna Stebbins, James Chase, Joan Chambers, Mrs. Gorsky, Gordon Hallett, Claudine Jones, Eleanor Dodge, Patricia Nesbit, Cecil Harris. Seated: Marian Hallett, Sandra Buchholz Caroljean Waite, Clara Wright, Carolyn Scovllle, Kathryn Lewis. This year in Library Club we have attempted to put into order a card catalog. Students have also been responsible for charging out books, and taking inventory. As a new service to the teachers, we also mended books for the lower grades. FUTURE NURSES CLUB This year a new club was founded in our school con- sisting of seven members. Officers were chosen as follows: President-----Jane Birmingham Secretary-----Janetta Baham Our activities have included a trip to St. James Hos- pital at Hornell in October during their Open House. In November we went to Wellsville for a meeting and discussion presented by Belmont Central School's Club. During January we saw a film on Health Careers and studied Child Care. It has been a successful year and we all hope that this club will become permanent in our school. We thank Mrs. Buchholz for her assistance in forming this club. Standing: Janetta Baham Mrs. Buchholz Jane Birmingham Donna Stebbins Eleanor Dodge Carolyn Scoville Seated: Nellie M. Saunders U2 SEASON SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER I4. Opening Day. We misa last year's graduates. In other halls of learning are Gary Grantier (Alfred), Lynne Rear (Hornell Business), Nancy Tarr (Bryant-Stratton), Joann Frost (Doyle Beauty Culture). 5 Two weeks' Senior-Junior Magazine Contest began. At the close, $800 worth had been sold (Seniors' profit was $163, Juniors' share was $1)4.9). 7 Total school enrollment given as 322. D4. Mrs. Mattison, our music teacher of last year, visited for the day. 17 Clair Golish arrived for the Fall term of school. 21 Groans of apprehension preceded the Salk clinic. 22 Mrs. Gorsky, Mrs. Pfeiffer, and Gary Pfeiffer attended a Yearbook Confer- ence at Roycroft Inn, East Aurora, sponsored by our publisher. Inter- collegiate Press. 25 PTA reception for the teachers and Inspection of our new high school. 27 First Soccer game with Scio. Tie 6-6. 28 Senior Dance. Music by the Cava- liers . OCTOBER 8 Organizational Meeting for Adult Education. 10 Picture Day when individual snaps were taken. 12 School closed for Columbus Day. 12 Junior Dance. Music, the Cavaliers. 12 Boy Scout leaders from Seneca Area Council met parents interested in organizing a Whitesville troop. 19 Last Soccer game, with Greenwood. Won 11-0. 22 Start of PTA membership drive. 2J4. First assembly of year put on by American History classes in keeping with United Nations Day. 26 No school. Teachers were all in Rochester for a conference. NOVEMBER 1 Matinee of Take Your Medicine , Senior Play. 1 Health Class began nutrition experi- ment on white rats (in captivity?) 2 Senior Play, coached by Mrs. Gorsky. 2 Future Nurses Club attended Open House at St. James Hospital, Hornell. 5 Second Immunization Clinic. 5 Week of Quarterly Tests. 7 Over 20 students accompanied Mr. Riley to Alfred for the Ag-Tech Fall Festival. 12 School closed for Veterans' Day. 16 ij-th Grade Assembly. Theme: Thanksgiving. Movie .on Yellow- stone National Park. 19 College Night for 16 schools of Allegany County at Wellsville. I4.O colleges interviewed pros- pective students. 19 Mr. Glenn Mapes, at School Board Meeting offered $500 for the old school building. Plans to make aluminum chairs there. 20 Mrs. Cornell, sponsor for both squads, announced the lists of Varsity and JV Cheerleaders. 20 Rollerskating Party held in Gym. 21 Thanksgiving Recess began. 23 Sophomore Hop 27 First Basketball game, at Greenwood. DECEMBER 14. With a win over Can seraga, our team Joins Wayland and Alfred- Almond as undefeated area teams so far this season. 7 Whitesville played Scio as a member of a six-team Junior High Basketball League. 13 Lois Ordway won the Girls High School Foul Shooting Contest. II4. Shaun Baker won the Boys High School Foul Shooting Contest. 17 Special Meeting of the voters approved the sale of the old school building to Mapes Wood- working Co. for industrial use. 20 Special Christmas Dinner and Room Parties. Seniors held separate Farewell Party for Sally Krusen who left to live in Florida. 20 Mr. Tucker and his music pupils; presented a Christmas Play for the PTA. 20 Senior Christmas Dance with Yuletide decorations. JANUARY 2 School resumed after Xmas Recess. 10 Unexpected day off Bad Roads. 11 Junior Dance. 15 George Gath became the third highest scorer in Basketball in all area schools and was the highest in total foul shots. I8-2I4. Regents' and Mid-Year Exams. FEBRUARY 13 A momentous date. It was said that Bob Wildman hung Elvis Presley II4. John Riley Ag instructor, was crowned king and Miss Sara Erway, queen of the Heart Fund Dance in Horne11 II4. Valentine Assembly, one-act play, Miss Lonelyheart , presented by the Sophomores directed by Mrs. Gorsky, Ip Music Department Dance. l3 3rd Grade Assembly. Theme: Scout Month and Valentine's Day. 19 Last home Basketball Game, with North Potter Joint. 21 Fifth Grade won the first Good Conduct Contest in Cafeteria, 22 School closed. Washington's Birthday. 22 PTA Dance. 23 Ij-th, 5th, 6th Grades participated in Wellsville Radio Spelling Program. 25 Sophomores repeated their Valentine Assembly. Faculty members (Mr. Brewster, Mrs. Cornell, Mrs. Hurl- burt), Edward Heselton substituting for Mr. Tucker, Larry Hallett did a one-act play, Televisionitis. 26 Last Basketball Game, with Andover. A tough game to lose. Our team really shone that night. MARCH 25 Brenda Baker announced as best speller in Buffalo Evening News Contest. Joyce Payne, 2nd. Alternates: Alicia Abbott and Joyce Smith. 29 Gym Grade Demonstrations in charge of Coach Maynard. 29 WSLV Dance Party . Whitesville students broadcasted. 30 Winter Carnival in Rochester. Our Volleyball Team partic-ipate s. APRIL 1-5 Spring Quarterly Tests. 5 Sophomore Dance. 8 Hornell Teachers' Conference. 12 Junior Play, Finders Creepers. 18 Dismissal for Easter Holidays. 25 Rollerskating Party. 29 School resumes. 30 Room Exhibits for PTA meeting. -Also there will be this month: 2nd Grade Assembly. Theme: Spring and Mother Goose skit. 5th Grade Assembly. Theme: Health and skit, The Unhappy Calen- dar. MAY 3 Amateur Show 17 Junior Prom -Also this month will be the Spring Music Concert. 30 Memorial Day 1 Mr. Tucker presents a dark and stern appearance in new glasses. 2 Whitesville tied for ij.th in Annual Allegany Co. Foul Shooting Tourn- ament. 8 6th Grade Assembly. Theme: Good Citizenship, Character Building, and Conservation. 12 Cheerleaders' Banquet for Varsity and JV Teams with Coaches, Advisors, Busdrivers, Scorekeepens, Timers as guests. 15 Senior Honors announced. Gary Pfeiffer, valedictorian. Bruce Ellsworth, salutatorian. 16 In county contests Gary Pfeiffer won Allegany Co. Table Tennis Singles Championship. 21 Mr. Riley and Mrs. Carlosh took the FFA and FHA Clubs to Ithaca to attend Farm and Home Week. 23 Our Volleyball Team won the Allegany Co. Class C Championship. Will play in Rochester Finals. JUNE 3 Clinic 7 Junior-Senior Banquet. H4. Regents' Exams begin. 20 Last Day of School. 23 Baccalaureate. 2I4. Graduation. WTuruk TAanJo tfuAis jhUjift. 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