Whitesville High School - Wycenian Yearbook (Whitesville, NY)

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’ 62 CLASS HISTORY As we, the class of '62, make our way toward new horizons, we take a backward glance o'er traveled rosds. Thirteen years ago, a group of 27 bashful, quaking youngsters en- tered the basement of the Whltesville Methodist Church. Those of us beginning our school life under the guidance of Mrs. Mary Coats were Dale Poster, Bonita Phillips, Elton Harris, Sharon Nye, Marjorie Bled- soe, Alicia Abbott, Patricia Graves, Sandrs Empson, Judy Buchholz, Rob- ert Dibble, Lois Pritchard, Terry McCullough, Georgeanna Smith, Larrv Pritchard, Arden Pfeiffer, Larry Lewis, Patricia Allen, Steve Merrick, Robert Wbitsell, Kenny Coleman, Virginia Peterson, Narda Billings, Del- bert Herrick, James Tracy, Steve Golish, Paul Jones, and Larry Hale. Before the end of the year, Bob Metzger and Larry Hale moved away. Lois Pritchard and Patty Graves excelled in singing. Outstanding In leader- ship were Georgeanna Smith, Bonita Phillips, and Elton Harris. First Grade found us in the new school. Miss Anne Rabenstein was our teacher. This year we lost Marjorie Bledsoe, but welcomed Sharon Lewis, Shirley Smith, Lyle Sherwood, Barbara Shelle, Floyd Rose, Frank Payne, Fred Morrell, and Emily Dodge. In Second Grade we were under the direction of Mrs. Scribner. An assembly program was presented in March. Beverly Ordway, Sara and Lucy Davis, Jim Shutt, and William Amphlett joined us. Mrs. Lowrey guided us through Third Grade. Dave Chamberlain en- tered our class in the fall. An interesting activity this year was the making of model homes—a log cabin, clay bouses, and a Spanish-type home. Our Fourth Grade was under the guidance of Mrs. Hurlburt. Arden Pfeiffer and Dale Foster left us, but we welcomed Gary Stebbins. A Christmas Operetta was a chief activity of this year. During our Fifth Grade year, Martha Fuller, Jean Smith, Kit and Carol Carson, and Jim Weber joined us. Mrs. Clark was our teacher. Our grade sold the most tickets to the March of Dimes basketball game and we elected Lois Pritchard Queen for the game. There were 21 of us in Sixth Grade under Mrs. Barney. We gained Jim White and lost Sharon Lewis, Kit and Carol Carson, Martha Fuller, and James Weber. Attending the Shrine Circus in Buffalo was an unfor- gettable experience. Seventh Grade found us in Mrs. Green's room. Many began their basketball and cheerleading careers this year. New members were Rod Ford, Darrell Golish, Franklin Parks, Steve Golish, Neil McLean, Vicki Seger, and Bob McCullough. Twenty-seven students were enrolled In the Eighth Grade under Mrs. Keefe. Here Marjorie Bledsoe Joined us again. James Punch was a new classmate and Franklin Parks and Steve Golish left us. In November a class party was enjoyed at the sksting rink in Wellsville. Our Freshman Class consisted of 2k with Mrs. Cornell and Mr. Stre- ver acting as our advisors. Robert Dibble was elected as our President. At the beginning of the year, we held a Record Hop. Alex Hurlburt and Janet Graves joined us in the fall. Alicia Abbott moved to Texas. Miss Knox W8S our advisor for our Sophomore Year. A very success- ful Spaghetti Supper on Washington's Birthday was a profitable exper- ience. Jim Punch returned to Maine. Our Junior Year found us with Mrs. Harris. We lost Bob Bsll and Bob McCullough. Our Prom, In the school gym, had the theme, Adven- tures in Paradise. The Junior-Senior Banauet was held at the Cow Palace. The final year is upon us with 12 members. Out of the original 27, there are 16 remaining. Pat Chilson joined us this year. The class officers are: Bob Dibble, President; Bonita Phillips, Vice President; Marjorie Bledsoe, Secretary; and Lois Pritchard, Treasurer. Mr. Sharp and Mr. Brewster are the advisors. Our magazine and candy-sell ny cam- paigns proved successful. From the Senior Class. Lois Pritchard repre- sents WCS in All-County Band, while Pat Graves 8nd Elton Harris are our representatives in All-County Chorus. As we are now planning for our trip to Washington, we look back on our years at WCS with gratitude for the opportunities afforded us to gain our education in these pleasant surroundings among such fine comrades, both teachers and pupils. This entire page is sponsored by THE AMERICAN LEGION MarJorle Bledsoe

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Name: Patricia Allen Nickname: Pat Majors: Homemaking, Business Activities: F.H.A. I-I4. Chorus 1 Band 1-3 Music Assoc. 1-3 Ambition: Beautician Name: Marjorie Bledsoe Nickname: Marge Majors: Business, Homemaking Activities: F.H.A. 1-4 Future Nurses 2-4 Chorus 1 Band I-I4. Cheer leading 1-4 Library Club 2-4 Student Council 2 Athletic Assoc. 1 Music Assoc. 1-4 Ambition: Practical Nurse Name: Robert Whitsell Nickname: Bob Major: Ag. Activities: F.F.A. 1-4 Letterman's Club 3A Baseball 1 Soccer 3»4 Ambition: Join the Marines Name: Harvey Stebbins Nickname: Denny Major: Ag. Activities: F.F.A. 1-4 Basketball 1-3 Baseball 3 Soccer 1-3 Athletic Assoc. 1 Letterman's Club 1-4 Ambition: Farmer Name: Judy Buchholz Nickname: Bucky Majors: Math, Science Activities: F.H.A. 1-4 Future Nurses 2-4 Chorus 1-4 Band 1 Cheerleading 1-4 Library Club I4. Athletic Assoc. 1-4 Music Assoc. 1-4 Ambition: Phys. Ed. Teacher Name: Lois Pritchard Nickname: Frenohie Majors: Math, Science Activities: F.H.A. 1,2 Future Nurses 2,3 Chorus 1-4 Cheerleading 1-1; Music Assoc. 1-4 Ambition: Secretary