Willsboro Central High School - Gilliland Yearbook (Willsboro, NY)

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The Class of 1938—Its History As the clays roll by, bringing us nearer to that memorable evening ot Commencement, the senior class recalls memories of past school days. 1 he Freshman Class was organized in 1934 with Mrs. Avis Norton, a former English teacher, as class advisor. The following officers were elected: President, ()akley Daby; Vice President, Mary Martin; Secretary-Treasurer, Walter Mero. The Class held several enjoyable parties and presented a one-act play, “'I'he Cat’s Whiskers”, under the direction of Mrs. Norton. I he cast for the play included Mary Martin. Walter Mero, Kathryn Cushing, Thedra Oliver. Oakley Daby, Clifton Blanchard, Lucille Wade, William Daniels, Howard Norton and Robert Burns, the latter two having since left school. For 1935-36, the Sophomore Class re-organized with the following officers: President. William Daniels; Vice-President, Mary Martin; Secretary, Lucille Wade, and Mrs. Norton assumed the duties of treasurer. The class undertook the task of selling candy during the noon hours and at basketball games. A St. Valentine’s Day dance on February 15th attracted a huge crowd. As Juniors, a class which then consisted of twenty-one members, we elected: President, Oakley Daby; Vice-President, Mary Martin; Secretary, Thedra Oliver; Treasurer, Howard Norton; and Mrs. Norton as advisor. The Juniors continued the sale of candy, in the Spring, sponsored a very successful Junior Prom. Also, the class purchased their class rings during this year. 'I’he final year, 1937-38, began with the election of a new set of officers: President, Mary Martin; Vice-President. Oakley Daby; Secretary, Ronald Marshall; and Treasurer, Lucille Wade. The class lost their faithful class advisor of three years, Mrs. Norton, who is now teaching in Greenport, Long Island. The new history teacher, Mr. Evan Pritchard, accepted the position. The class, working together carefully, has proved to be ambitious and has attempted to earn money in every possible way. The class planned a Christmas party in the gymnasium on December 18th, to which the teachers and the junior class, as well as the post-graduates, were invited. Each person who attended brought a small gift to be placed under the Christmas Tree. With games, dancing, and refreshments there was enough activity to occupy all who attended. The candy sale was started again at the beginning of the basketball season, and as usual, it proved to be worthwhile. The class undertook the sale of Christmas cards and magazines, and held a dance in the gym on November 20th. Several card parties have been held, the last one at the home of Mrs. John Adams. Quite a large crowd attended, making it very successful.

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Commencement Speakers Baccalaureate Sermon REV. J. E. LARGE Saint Andrews School Middletown, Delaware Commencement Address MR. H. OTIS NOYES Plattsburg State Normal School Plattsburg, New York Senior Speakers Thedra Oliver Oakley Dabv Junior Marshals Elsie Rand John Cost in

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 )n Saturday morning. May 281I1, the Senior Class departed for Albany on the first trip to be taken by a senior class of Willsboro High School in several years. Miss Barnes chaperoned the girls, who stayed at the Y. VV. C. A. in Albany, and Mr. Pritchard chaperoned the boys, who stayed at the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Ray Boardtnan and Mr. F. D. Marshall kindly provided cars for the trip. The class visited many places of interest incluuing Fort Crailo, where “Yankee Doodle” was written, the Court of Appeals, the State Capitol, the State Education Building and the State Museum, the tower of the State Office Building, the new' Albany Post Office, Schuyler Mansion, the Albany Airport, and the Port of Albany. On the way home Sunday afternoon, we stopped at the Saratoga Battlefield and visited the Old Blockhouse. Needless to say, the trip was one that none of us will ever forget. Graduating from school, the Senior Class of 1938 wishes to extend its deepest gratitude to the faculty and to all those who have “endured” our attendance and who have aided us in any way to obtain the best education possible. Above all, we are grateful to our class advisors, Mrs. Avis Norton and Mr. Evan Pritchard, who have carefully advised us and helped us to perform our duties as a class. In future years our memories will recall those whom we have left behind, hoping that they may enjoy the best of success in all they undertake.