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

Text from Pages 1 - 38 of the 1939 volume:

DEDICATION Wo, the Seniors of 1939, aro happy to dedicate thi3 yearbook to Mr. Paul Driscoll who for the past two years has 30 gonerously aided us by his advice and hia friendship. Junior-Senior High School Faculty Ralph G, Lilly Middlebury Colioge Supervising Principal FLORENCE BANTA Plattsburg State Normal School Mathematics, Business PAUL DRISCOLL Oswego State Normal School Industrial Arts ELEANOR HARTER Keuka College History, Social Studies KATHRYN JONES Houghton College English, Librarian WILHEIMINA MAZAR Cornell University Home Economics marie mcgrath Crane School of Music Potsdam State Normal School English, Music WILLIAM McGRAW Now York State College Science, Mathematics BEATRICE SELLECK Middlebury College Latin, French BOARD OF EDUCATION W, H, Howell President R. A. SEVERANCE S. B, MARCOTTE F, W, BAYLESS F. E, SMITH Clerk SENIOR CLASS First Row: Ella Jerdo, Mary Kehoe, Florence Young, Elsie Rand Ruth Flora, Ada Coonrod Second Row: Mr. Arnold Hoskins, Lilly, Donald Strong, Robert Reynolds, Donald Hathaway, Roland Cooley, Mr. Driscoll Third Row James ason, Maitland Dickerson, Austin Cross,. Martin Brunet, John Costin, Raymond Mero, Norman Provost THE CLAS-3 OF 1939 Martin Brunet John Costin Aria Coonrod Roland Cooley Austin Cross Maitland Dickerson Ruth Flora Donald Hathaway Arnold Hoskins Ella vferdo Mary Kehoe James Mason Raymond Msro Herman Provost Elsie Rand Robert Reynolds Donald Strong Florence Young CLASS OFFICERS Austin Cross President John Cos-cin Viac-President Robert Reynolds Secretary= 'Treasurer Advisors: Daniel VanLeuvan l’.£36- 1937 Paul Driscoll 1938-1939 CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose CLASS COLORS Green and Gold CLASS MOTTO Prepared in Mind and Resources COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Baccalaureate Sermon Revd J, E Large Saint Andrews School Middletown, Delaware Commencement Address Dr0 James L« Ellenwood Executive Secretary of the New York State Y,M,C,A New York City, Now York SENIOR SPEAKERS Mary Kohoo Donald Hathaway JUNIOR MARSHALS Blanche Spierto Richard Spear CLASS HISTORY Ths old order changeth yielding place to the new. ,, and: thus with Commencement drawing near,, our memories of the past years; are recalled.. The Freshman class was: organized in 1935 with Mr. Van Leuvan. former history teacher as: advisor. The following officers were elected; Mary Kehce, president;- Harold Strong, vice-president; Veletia Stf'ong, secretary and James Mason, treasurer. There were thirty-seven in the class. During that year we held several food sales and started the annual and very successful Christmas food basket raffle. We aIs held a St Patrick's Day party. The outstanding event, however, was the Hallewe 1en party, a costume affair. In 1936 the class reorganized with Mr-. Van Leuvan still the advisor. This year John Costin was elected president; James; Mason, vice-president; Ruth Flora,, secretary and Harold Strong, treasurer. There were twenty-eight in the class at that time. d Juniors� now reduced to twenty-four members, the class; chose Ruth rlera, president; Donald Strong, vice-president; Elsie Rand, secretary-treasurer. Mr, Van Leuvan, who had taken another position was replaced by Mr, Driscoll as advisor. Besides several raffles, bake sales, and card parties, the class attended a Christmas party as the guests of the Seniors. On t 5r?;?‘ ® we Presented the play Melodrama in Nankipoo1’. The members of the cast were; Ruth Flora, John Costin, Donald Strong, Mary Kehoe Harold Strong, Florence Young, James Mason, Rena King, Raymond era, Shirley Boardman and Robert Adams. Mr. Driscoll directed the play. On May 20 the annual Junior Prom was held. The gymnasium was decorated in green and gold and the stage was banked with flowers. Music was furnished by Wayne Snow of Plattsburg. c, TMiS Seniors reorganized with only twenty-three mem’ .. Mp Driscoll retained his position as the faculty advisor. Row? £ross was elected president; John Costin, vice-president; Robert Reynolds, secretary-treasurer. The class sold magazines in the first part of the year. Later ® am?an£? Dann7 Wynn's music. We also held several card parties. The high light of the year was the visit to Lake Placid. hot3 h! ® C©ni°rs wish to thank at this time Mr. Paul Driscoll whe has been our advisor for the past two years, Mr. Lilly who has heloed fncn?fS 3t atafted the right direction, and all the members of the and member3 of the school board who have made it poa-siole for us to receive all the opportunities which we have had j!oalS° WiSh t0 thank Mr Van Leuvan wh was °ur advisor for wi ?ile we' the «la33 of 1939, are now le ing wSL- al”ayS l00k ba0iC UP° °Ur da « MARTIN BRUNET February 19,1921 Snuffy Give Me That Basketball” Martin is a tall, slim boy who likes athletics. Besides his interest in sports he is a good student and receives much enjoyment from reading. ACTIVITIES:HI-Y(1,2,3)j Basketball(l,2,3,4); Baseball Manager(3,4); Soccer(4). ROLAND COOLEY September 10,1920 Bingo Bing is in his glory with his Harvard hair cut, long whiskers, and green shirt. He is always full of fun and for some reason is very fond of Westport, ACTIVITIES: Basketball(7,8,l,2,3); Baseband, 2,3); Hi-Y(l,2); Ianeer (4);Committees . ADA C00NR0D September 4,1921 Adie A slender girl with an appealing smile is Ada, although she is quiet and enjoys her studies, she likes to ride in noisy Fords, JOHN COSTIN November 1,1920 Doc John is the versatile member of his class. He has been very active in dramatics, sports, andin working on the school paper. He admits that he is fond of singing, dancing and all sports, but that he dislikes Jitterbugs , ACTIVITIES: Dramatics(3,4); Class President(2); Chorus(3,4)j Vice-President (4); Ianeer(3,4); Basketball(3,4); Baseband,2,3,4) Soccer. AUSTIN CROSS May 24, 1920 Bashful Austin is the athletic type of boy. His main interest has been basketball, Who will forget some of the spectacular plays that ho has made? He has been a very capable president of the SoniorGlass. ACTIVITIES: Basketball(7,8,1,2,3,4); Baseball(1,2,3,4); Soccer(3) President(4), MAITLaND DICKERSON Decombcr 31,1920 Grumpy Maitland is the Senior who is ambitious, eager to help and manage. He has only one weakness and that is his desire to have hi3 hair waved. RUTH FLORA Doccmbcr 6,1919 Irish As They Do in Ireland Ruth is a typical Irish colleen with blue eyes and wavy hair,Ruth is always smiling and playing jokes bn someone. When there is work to bo done we always find Ruth ready for her part. ACTIVITIES: Chorus(1,2); French Club (3); Vice-President(2)J President(3); Junior Plav(3)j Cheer Leader(4); Ianocr(3,4)$ Senior Dance Committoo (4); Junior Prom Committee (3); Card Party Committee(3,4), MARY KEHOE Juno 30, 1922 So Shinos a Good Dood Mary i3 a brunette who i3 very interested in her future. Her sweet smllo and dancing eyes prove that she isroady for fun as well as for her studios, ACTIVITIES: Pro3ident(l); President of the Hi-Y(2)j Ianeer(4)j Public Speaking (4); French Club(3); Librarian of the Glee Club(4), DONALD HATHAWAY January 3,1922 Butch And So I Beat Them Hero is Donald- red hair and freckles. He has been a leader in school affairs. Sometimes his love of fun proves to bo too contagious, but there is never a dull moment when heis around, ACTIVITIES: Ianeer(2,3,4); Baseball(4); Basketball (2,3,4) ARNOLD HOSKINS July 25,1921 Give Mo a Motorcycle Arnold is ready for nny excitement. Ileis equally happy either in experimenting in a laboratory orin driving a Ford S, Arnold has always taken his share of responsibilities in the activitiosof the class, ACTIVITIES: Basketball(2)j Basketball Manager(4); Ianeer (4)j Chorus ELLA JERDO April 9,1920 Snow White Small, dark and quiet is Ella, We have discovered that she is fond of dancing and drawing,Ella has made many a cover of the Ianeer, ACTIVITIES lancer(4), JAMES SON JULY 14,1920 Jimmie A plump lad with a roady grin is Jimmie, He i3 very good-natured and has been of great assistance to tho rest of the class, RAYMOND MERO April 19,1921 Snoezy Tall, brown hair, brown eyes and without a necktie is the perfect picturo of Raymond. Although to the casual acquaintance he seems quiet andreserved, wo have found that ho is jovial andready for any fun, ACTIVITIES: Basketball(2,3,4), Baseball(4)j Play(3), NORMAN PROVOST September 22, 19 Bub Norman isthe quiet, serious type, easily bothered. He is a friendly person andis interested in theSophomoro Class ELSIE RAND October 30,1920 Sally Elsie is tall, slim and blonde. She always has a pleasant smile and a witty remark. She has been keenly interested in the activities of her class, ACTIVITIES: Ianeer{4); Class Marshall(3)j Prom Decoration Committee(3) ROBERT REYNOLDS . . , August 13,1919 . , Sleepy as boon a very ambitious and capable editor of the school paper. Ho is very cooperative in all the school activities. Bob's occupation, however, is in the-Industrial Arts Department ACTIVITIES. 0pcretta(l,2,3); Chorus ( 2 3,4) ? Eli tor-in-Chief of the Ianoer(4)j Secretary-Treasurer(4), tne DONiiLD STRONG Don November 1,1921 Don is quiet, persevering and loyalwith an occasional chuckle. He in E'Town?1 SUpp0rtcr of W H S but wo find that he has an interest FLORENCE YOUNG Polly Florenco is the Senior girl with the curly eyes. She is wide awake and is the life of fond of dancing and music. ACTIVITIES: Ianoer(3,4); French Club(2,3); February 21,1921 hair and snapping black the class. She is very Chorus(1,2,3); Hi-Y(2) SENIOR MOSTS BEST LOOKING GIRL BEST LOOKING BOY MOST POPULAR GIRL MOST POPULAR BOY MOST STUDIOUS GIRL MOST STUDIOUS BOY BEST DANCER-GIRL BEST DANCER-BOY MOST nTHLETIC GIRL MOST iiTHLETIC BOY MOST QUIET GIRL MOST QUIET BOY MOST HUMOROUS GIRL MOST HUMOROUS BOY NOISIEST GIRL NOISIEST BOY Elsie Rand HJohn Costin Florence Young John Costin Mary Kehoo Mhrtin Brunet Florence Young Robert Reynolds Ruth Flora Austin Cross Ella Jerdo Raymond Mero Ruth Flora Donald Hathaway Florence Young Donald Hathaway — CLASS WILL — We, the Senior Class of 1939, in accordance with the laws and customs of Willsboro High School, will and bequeath the following: To Mr, McGraw- two weeks vacation with Snuffy Smith. To Norma Dupuis- a share in the United Alcohol Company, To Paul Daby- entrance to the Jitterbugs' Jamboree Marathon at Madison Square Garden, To Margaret Stone- a larger keyhole in the study hall door. To Virginia Kanaly- a copy of the Tobacco Chewers' Guide , To Juanita Jones- a screen test at the Reber Theatre, To Howard Donor- a book of etiquette on Love , To Marjorie King- a bigger little red book. To Edwin Swoatt- a shorter way to KeeSeville. To Blanche Spierto- the continued interest of an alumnus. To Gertrude Donor- the good will of a certain Senior, To Kathaleen Martin- two tickets to a movie with a Senior, To Miss Mazar- a burglar proof Home Economics room. To Constanco Dickinson- ownership of the Wheelbarrow Company in China, To Harris Young and Raymond Costin- a private study hall. To Miss Jono3- our sincerest thanks and best wishes. To Robort Lincoln- the titlo Best Story Teller in W,H,S, , To Richard Spoar- tho position as a model for kings' pants. To Edward Poltt- Martin Brunet's ability to be tall. To Gordon Sweatt- Roland Cooley's style in hair cuts. To the 1939 and 1940 baseball and basketball teams- a few pointers from the Seniors, To Kenneth Lee- a larger baseball suit. To Prank Cross- a contract with the Yankees, To Mr, Driscoll- the Seniors' doop gratitude for his advice and aid to them. To the Juniors- a few more boy students. To the Sophomores- the Senior good cooperation; To tho Froshmon- another year to grow up. Yes siree, Martha, Farmer Green ruminated as he cast one eye over the newspaper on his knee, It sure is funny how these cicy news iawks pick up so much news of peoplo all over. Ju3t take this paper ere, for instance. You remember that graduation we went to down at ','illsboro in 1959, nigh onto 50 years ago? Martha nodded assent but continued washing the dishes. Well, hero you see their names sproad all over the paper,, You lisien while I read some to you. The nation was again astounded today by another scientific discovery of the Mero Institute in Plattsburg under the supervision of Raymond Mero. This is the fifth import?int discovery made by Mr, Hero who is vary well known in the fi Id of science, Arnold Hoskins-, part owner of tl o Harley Davidson Motorcycle Factory, undergoing many changes at the present ttmo, received a 3evorc black eye when he tried to run over Kcrwin Hutchins who was patrolling his boat outside 21rv Wevor’s house onthc road to Rober, irnold was demonstrating tho now shock absorber in the front wheel of the motorcycle. Kcrwin suffered only a slight 3hoek caused by losing part of his uniform, And hero is a full page advertisement of the Adam and Eva Diner in Chicago, Mr, Adams, proprietor, and Mrs0 Blanche dpiorco Adams announce a. full course dinner of twelve inch not dogs and sauerkraut at half prico all during the Thanksgiving festival, The Rebor Municipal Airport, owned and operated by Donald Strong and carrying passengers from Reber tc ’JVhallonsburg, made on armouncomon . recently, Mary K.ehoe has given up her teaching profession ind has consented to become tho wife of Mr, Strong. Elsie Rand made her debut today in a five hundred thousand dollar party given at the Madison Square Garden, Tho menu consisted of cclory and olives imported directly from France, After the dinner was served Miss Rand donned her ermines andprepared to sail to France in search of tho Fronch troubadour, Paul Daby, of whom cor tain rumors iro being sproad, By golly, Martha, it’3 a scandal how some folks 3pond their monoy while others arc on tho W, P. a. Changing his tobacco dexterously frarr one cheek to tho other he returned to his reflections on tho news, Tho new Bouquet Fire Chief is causing a burning sensation in tho Town Board this wook, Mr, Austin Cross alias Horsic has ordered a now firo engine and full equipment for tho firemen. Wo food, that he is doing groat work. Ella Jcrdq and Ada (Joonrod better known as the Twinkling Feet Sisters appear at tho State Thonter, Tuesday, This is their first appearance 3ince leaving tho presence of all the Royalsin Europe, James Mason was critically injurod at the Cooley BoxO Dude Ranch this A, Mf He asserts it was a very low trick for Bingo to put cactus under hi3 horse’s saddle. It is unnecessary to relate where James’ injuries are, John Costin, manager of tho Flat Rock Golf Courso, ha3 lost many customers because their gold balls are found missing before they get half way around the course, John and his partner, Robert Reynolds, sit and glare at each other all day, apparently each with his own suspicions, Maitland Dickdrnon, that eccentric first baseman andpitchcr of the Yankees, again brooks all averages with nine home runs out of ten hits, Tho other would surely have been a home run had it not hit the umpire on the head, Dr, Norman Provost and his nurse, Ruth Flora, administered medical aid to a very .ailing patient, Mr, Donald Hathaway, Although Mr, Hathaway is a barber it appears that he shaved while standing too close to therazor, Colonel Brunet and his wife, Polly, moved to Chiang Chow to concentrate the movements of tho Chinese ingantry. Authorities say that the war between China and Japan will not last much longer, Hiis is almost certain since the Colonel has taken over, inspired by his little three year old boy, Willie, who is thepride of tho regiment , Well, I guess I botter got started on those chores before it gets too dark. I'll bo back by the time you get that floor mopped, Class Poem As gallant Frosh in thirty-five 'Twas then wo all began To seek a career and learn to strive. And be taught the ways of man. Then quickly came our Sophomore year. School was to us but fun. We thought that there was naught to Icar . But we had just begun, ’Twas in the Junior class we learned That work must come 'fore play. That striving hard, success was earned. And pride in achievement lay. Then came the year of thirty-nine Earnest Seniors were we, Prepared in Mind and Resources To succoss wo have tho key. Robert Reynolds '39 CLASS ORGANIZATIONS CLASS OP 1940 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor The program of the Junior Class for the year consisted of the following: Backward Dance, Sale of Candy, Sale of Hot Lunches, Card Party, Play, Raffle of a Basket of Food and the Junior Prom, Walter Lincoln Juanita Jones Norma Hutchins Miss Harter .CLASS OF 1941 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor During the past year the Sophomore Class parties, raffled off a five dollar money class parties. John Shambo Kenneth Maloney Claudia Stafford Florence Richard Mr, William McGraw has held several card doll and hasr held several President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor rCLASS OF 1942 J pnald Adams; Margaret Dennett Betty Young Philip Lindsay Miss Mazar PUBLIC SPEAKING The Mountain and Valley Public Speaking Contest was held in the Keene Valley high school auditorium on May 19 Mary Kehoe presented His Song of Dusk , and Richard Spear, The Skeleton of the Press , First place honors, however, were carried off by Eleanor Le Duke of Lake Placid, and in the boys' division, by Hamilton Halen of KeeSeville, Other Willsboro students who tried out for tho contest were: Virginia Kanaly, Juanita Jonos, Mary Wever, John Co3tin, and Bruce Baylcos, All have worked hard and have made splendid progress under the able direction of Miss Harter, GLEE CLUB The chorus was organized into a Girls' Glee Club this year, Shirley Boardman was olectod president; Helen Halen, vice-president; Mary Kehoe, librarian. Miss McGrath was the director and Miss Mazar, accompanist, Tho club met regularly Thursdays, Tho Glee Club sang several selections at tho Christmas Exorcises and at tho Junior Play, They attended the Music Festival at West-port on May 19.The,y will provido music for Baccalaureate and Com-menoomont. S PORTS BASKETBALL „ Tror,?!,,?!!116??11 team' the coaching of Mr0 Driscoll, had. a very successful seasone The team battled under a heavv schedule to second place In the Mountain and Valley League. 30hedUle Willsboro-13 Willsboro-29 Willsboro-17 Willsboro-37 Willsboro-35 Willsboro-15 Willsboro-23 Willsboro-27 Willsboro 61 Willsboro-39 Willsboro-29 Willsboro-27 Port Henry-39 Westport-15 Lake Placid-43 Elizabethtown-19 Keene Valley-26 Westport-34 Lake Piacid-40 Kee sovillo-25 Eli zabe thtown-24 Keene Valley-31 AuSable-19 Keesoville-29 BASEBALL Mr,McGraw has been coaching the baseball team again this year. The members of the toam are: Richard Flora, John Costin- Austin me dSMP WiM Sw6atiV Kenneth Lee, Frank Cross, Gordon Sweatt, Ray-mondlUero, Norman Mero, Donald Adams, Howard Doner, Robert Limcoii, Philip Lindsay, Sylvester LaMere, The schedule is as follows: Willsboro-1o Willsboro-7 Willsboro-O Willsboro-6 V.'illsbiro. Willsboro Willsboro Eli zabethtown-7 Keeseville-8 Northwood-5 AuSablo-10 Essex Keene Valley Lake Placid SOCCER Willsboro High School organized its first soccer team this year with Mr, McGraw as coach,The scores are as follows: Willsboro-9 Willsboro-l Willsboro-O Willsboro-1 Willsboro-1 Willsboro-1 Keene Valley-11 Lake Placid-4 Keeseville-5 Westport-l Essex-2 Elizabethtown-3 IANEER STAFF First Row:- Ella Jordo, Mary Kohoo, Blanche Spiorto, Ruth Flora, Norma Hutchins, Florence Richard, Second Row:- Robert Lincoln, Walter Lincoln, Florence Young, Kathleen Martin, Miss Sellcclc-Advisor-, Virginia Kanaly, Elsie Rand Roland Cooley, Dick Spear. Third Row:- Robert Reynolds, Arnold Hoskins, -iustin Cross, John Costin James Mason, Roger Blanchard, Donald Hathaway. F. D. Marshall u Son SALES 6 SERVICE FORD-MERCURY- LINCOLN ZEPHYR _______CERTIFIED MOBIL LUBRICATION Wills boro Phamacy CANDIES - WHITMAN'S-GOBELINS DRUGS FOUNTAIN SERVICE — GUYS ICE CREAM Wills boro Coal Supply Co. WILLSBORO,N.Y. PHONE 58 LUMBER ---- BUILDING MATERIAL PAINTS WESTINGHOUSE REFRIGETATO RS cL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Compliments of LEON A. MARTIN Roprc scntativc Metropolitan Life Insurance Company tfILLSBORO DINER Excellent Meals Esso Ga3 ’.Vlllsboro, N0Y, Compliments from THE GRANGE HALL Willsboro, N, Y. Compliments from TALBOTS' SERVICE Texaco Gas Oil Goodrich Tires Compliments from THE HARLAN HALL Essex, New York GRAND UNION COMPANY Arthur Corbicre-’ Mgr, R. D. HADLEY Radio Repairs Installations Compliments of JES3ELY HATHAWAY CHARLES A. 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