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

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History of tlie Class of 1943 It was a proud, yet frightened band of youths that wandered through the halls of Willsboro Central School four years ago—the illustrious class of 1943. Did we come for an education? Perhaps a few of us, hut we were soon relieved of that idea by our wiser brothers and we learned it was merely to perfect ourselves in the art of chalk throwing, gun chewing, giggling and other accomplishments peculiar to Freshmen. However, all these new delights were soon forgotten in the excitement of the election of class officers. Lucille Blanchard first took the task of managing the class while Marion Patterson distinguished herself as treasurer in her attempts to collect class dues of fifty cents. Alex Richard was elected vice-president. Mr. Driscoll was chosen to act as our advisor for the year. As a class, we were not over-ambitious our Freshman year. However we did sponsor a very successful card party that yielded some nine dollars. It seemed as though we had hardly become used to being Freshmen when we leaped the gap and became Sophomores. Of course our first act of importance was the election of class officers. Marion Patterson was appointed as president; Helen Flaherty as vice-president; and June Board-man as secretary and treasurer. A committee was also appointed to operate the school functions for our class. This year we really got busy and decided to sell candy during the noon hour and at the basketball games. We had a wonderful time at a Hallowe’en party at which cider and donuts were served. Presto! Sophomore year disappeared and we began to behave with a dignity becoming to upper classmen. This year Shirley Stanley was elected president; Mike Kehoe was our vice-president while Lucille Blanchard became secretary and treasurer. It was decided that we hold our meetings on the second Tuesday of each month which we have continued to do throughout the Senior year. We had a square dance November 7, 1941 at which cider and donuts were served. This year, in order to raise enough money for a class trip, we sold magazine subscriptions. This proved a tremendous success. Two teams and captains were appointed and we took in $100 and cleared $37.00. Our rings were selected and received in February. We thought they were the most beautiful things ever made. We decided to have blue and gold for class colors. A succession of card parties, dances and more card parties followed. Then came the Junior Prom featuring Gay Columbe’s orchestra. Though, the Prom was not a money making affair, it gave us all a good time. As we cleared $12.50, we considered it a success frcm both a financial as well as a social viewpoint. It was with deep regret that we saw our class advisor, Mr. Paul Driscoll, leave us in June 1942.

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GRACE EVELYN TERO ‘Grade’ March 20, 1925 “The noblest service comes from hands unseen’ Quiet yet so very happy, And changing men will make her snappy. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Prom Committee ALICE MAE WADE April 27, 1925 “Bozo” “A sweet attractive kind of grace” Bobby is her favorite man, And with that guy she’s in demand. ACTIVITIES: Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) Jr. Prcm Committee, Library Club (1) JOHN ALBERT WEST February 1, 1925 “Johnny” “The man who blushes is not quite a brute” John is calm and meek and mild, But on the farm he makes cows smile. EDITH BROADWELL WEVER March 11, 1920 “Edie” “The mildest manner and the gentlest heait” Edith is a friend we welcome, Whole hearted, true and not outspoken. ACTIVITIES: Ianeer (1, 2, 3, 4) Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) Jr. Prom Committee. FRANCIS EDWARD WHITE August 9, 1925 “Frank” “He does nothing and does it well” Full of fun and such a jester, Our high school life he’s made a pleasure. ACTIVITIES: Jr. Prom Committee

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Well, we’re Seniors at last! Though, our class entered thirty-seven strong, the members have dwindled away until now there are only twenty-six of us. A second time Shirley Stanley was elected as president; Helen Flaherty as vice-president and Marion Patterson became secretary; June Boardman is our treasurer. Mrs. Arlene Flora, accepting the title of our class advisor, has enthusiastically aided in all our class activities. Overflowing with class spirit and energy, we decided to get right down to ‘ brass tacks.” We first put on a dance September 18, starring ‘•The Kentucky Ramblers.” Besides selling stationery, having card parties and raffling off war bonds, we sponsored another dance February 26, featuring “Ann and her Happy Ramblers.” Plans were discussed for our class play but nothing ever materialized. Presently, we are all looking forward to our class trip to Albany. With train reservations and rooms secured at Hotel Wellington, we expect to have a wonderful time. And then, it is good bye to our high school life. It is the end of four years spent together and upon which we will always look as four of the merriest years of our life. Gertrude Hayward.