Wilson Central School - Crest Yearbook (Wilson, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1941 volume:

The Crest JUNE 1941 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIORS of WILSON HIGH SCHOOL The Staff has enlarged the scope of “The Crest” and lias attempted to present the activities and accomplishments of our Alma Mater. THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief -------------------------------Harold Farwell Assistant Editor -----------------------------------------Celeste Allen Business Manager-----------------------------------------Rosemary Hahn Advertising Managers--------------------Eva Winters, Jack Moore Sports Editors-------------Donald Manning, George Farquharson Music Editors---------------------------Russell Sage, Joan Sando Art Editor-------------------------------------Mary McCormic Photography Editor---------------------------------Barbara Gale In the spring of 1936 the students of Wilson High School moved into a new building equipped to accommodate 600 students. Four buses and a station wagon, owned by Lester Shultz, transport the students to school. Courses in Business, Mathematics, Science, History, English, Language, Vocational Agriculture. 1 Iome Economics, and Music are offered to the students by twenty-four faculty members, supervised by Mr. A. W. Blemaster, Principal. Plans are being made by the Board of Education to offer courses in Industrial Arts. The equipment for this instruction will be installed in the old Union School located across the street from the new building. ALMA MATER Where the ivy green enwraps the wall, And the shadows from the towers fall, Stands our Alma Mater dear, A shining beacon bright and clear. We’ll shout our lusty praises to the sky. As we sing for dear old Wilson High, Wherever we may be We’ll sing our loyalties And cheer our Alma Mater On to victory. —Virginia Coe The Staff lias enlarged the scope of “The Crest” and has attempted to present the activities and accomplishments of our Alma Mater. THE STAFF Eilitor-in-Chief - Harold Farwell Assistant Editor _ Celeste Allen Business Manager . . _ Rosemary Hahn Advertising Managers . Eva Winters, Jack Moore Sports Editors __ Donald Manning, George Farquharson Music Editors _ Russell Sage, Joan Sando Art Editor _ _ Mary McCormic Photography Editor Barbara Gale In the spring of 1936 the students of Wilson High School moved into a new building equipped to accommodate 600 students. Four buses and a station wagon, owned by Lester Shultz, transport the students to school. Courses in Business, Mathematics, Science, History, English, Language, Vocational Agriculture, I lome Economics, and Music are offered to the students by twenty-four faculty members, supervised by Mr. A. W. Blemaster, Principal. Plans are being made by the Board of Education to offer courses in Industrial Arts. The equipment for this instruction will be installed in the old Union School located across the street from the new building. ALMA MATER Where the ivy green enwraps the wall, And the shadows from the towers fall, Stands our Alma Mater dear, A shining beacon bright and clear. We’ll shout our lusty praises to the sky. As we sing for dear old Wilson I ligh, Wherever we may be We’ll sing our loyalties And cheer our Alma Mater On to victory. —Virginia Coe Arthur W. Blemaster, B. S., M. A. who has capably served as Principal of W. 11. S. for 14 years and who has given us understanding guidance in all our activities, we, the Class of 1941, dedicate this issue of “The Crest” BOARD OF EDUCATION Second Row: Mr. Lutz, Mr. HinchlifTe, Mr. Stockwell, Mr. Landy, Mr. Teague. Front Row, Left to Right: Mr. Fitch, Mr. Stacy, (clerk). Mr. Marks. Mr. Carrigan, Mr. Barry. FACULTY Back Row: Mr. Blemaster, Mr. Hill. Mr. Mattern, Mr. Perry, Mr. Bastian, Mr. Churchill. Middle Row: Mrs. Dikeman, Miss Raetzhold, Mrs. Hurlburt, Mrs. Burch, Miss Pierce, Miss Foley, Miss Dehn, Miss Evans. Front Row: Miss Hamblin, Miss Bass, Miss Garvey, Miss Gaffney, Miss Coughlin, Miss Kreis, Miss Benedict 5 Miss Baetzhold We, the Senior Class of 1941, should like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our adviser, Miss Baetzhold, who has spent her efforts in helping this class to be a success. Mr. Mattern We also wish to thank our assistant adviser, Mr. Mattern. who has cooperated in making our class a success. 6 Allen, Celeste “Blondie” Aim He happy by making others happy. Valedictorian 4; Assistant Editor of Yearbook 4; Chairman of Properties for Senior Play 4; Student Council 3; Radio Club 3; Sub Deb Club 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4; Knitting: Club 2; Rand 1; Chorus 1. Ambition To see this yearbook a finished product. Allgeier, Edward ‘Tom Mix” Aim—Anything but a farmer. Treasurer 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Rand 1, 2, 3. 4,-Reed Quintet 2. 4; Solo Competition 1, 2, 3. 4; Bachelor Club 2. Ambition To play in Philadelphia Philharmonic Symphony. Arnold, Dorothy “Dot” Aim To become a professional musician. Senior Play 4; Commercial Club 3; Dancing Club 2: Fashion Show 2; Band 1. Ambition To sleep until noon without any disturbance. Barry, Jean “Berry” Aim Nurse Rand 1, 2. 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Choir 2. 3; Triple Trio 3; Prompter for Senior Play 4; Photography Club 2. Ambition To make a success of my life Borc.et, Roger “Rog” Aim Big businessman. Vice President of Commercial Club 3; Checker Club 2; Debate Club 4. Ambition To own a Gentleman’s Estate Baney, Frances “Fran” Aim—To be able to take a joke as a joke and not get angry. Lockport 1. 2: Dancing Club 3; Knitting Club 3; Commercial Club 3; Fashion Show 3. Ambition Dance like Eleanor Powell. Blemaster, Albert “Prof” Aim To be a good guy to all. ('lass Grumbler 4: Stage Manager of Senior Play 4: Basketball Manager 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4:: Mixed Choir 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Rand 1. 2. 3. 4; All State Rand 2. 3, 4; Solo Competition 1, 2, 3, 4; National Champion 4; Brass Sextette 3. 4; Tennis 1, 4; Basketball 1. 2: Soccer 1. Ambition To not be a principal. Campbell, Betty “Campy” Aim Run a riding academy. Clarinet Trio 4: Radio Club 3; Rand 1. 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 2: Fashion Show 1. 2. Ambition To be a success in what I attempt. Chapman, I Iarry V. “Chappie” Aim To be a politician. Salutatorian 4: Debate Club 4; Assistant Editor of Wizard 4; Class Poet 4; I ockport 2, 3. Ambition To invent a pill that is equivalent to eight hours sleep. Dikeman, Betty “Betsy” Aim-—To be another Kirsten Flagstad. Class Historian 4; Wizard Staff 4; Scenes from Shakespeare 3; Radio Club 3; Sub Deb Club-Reporter 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Choir 2. 3. 4: Triple Trio 3: Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Star Reporter 1, 2. Ambition—Be owner and star of the Metropolitan Opera. ? Donner, Lucille “Lukey Aim- Matron of an orphans’ home. Knitting Club 2; Etiquette Club 3; Fashion Show 1, 1. Ambition To Ret my fill of pork chops. Einstein, Jeanette “Nettie A’m -Surgical nurse. Sub Deb Club 3; Knitting c:ul 2; Hand 1. 2. Amb tion He Chief cook ami bottle washer for a c imp. Farley; Kobbki Bob Aim Never had any. Wizard Staff 3, 4; Dancing Club 2; Bachelor Club 1, 2. Ambition To be professional football playpr. Farwell, I Iarold “Bus Aim To be a good C. P. A. Editor-in-chief of Yearbook I: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Tickets of Class Activities 3, 4; Treasurer of Commercial Club 3; Bachelor Club 1; Photography Club 2; Sports Reporter 3. Ambition To be around when np � ded Flood, Frances “Fran Aim To make the better best. Dancing Club 2; Chorus 1. Ambition To make the best of what I have. Gale, Barbara “Bobby Aim Be a buyer of clothes. Photography Editor of Year-) i)ook 4: Editor-in-chief of —'Wizard for last edition 3; Triple Trio 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Choir 2, 3, 4: Vice President 1. Ambition—Graduate from high school in June 1941. FaRQUHARSON, GEORGE “Farky Aim To have a date with Hedy Lamar. Sports Editor of Yearbook 4; B •sketball 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Choir 3 ,4; Band 1, 2, 3. I; Dancing Club 2; Bachelor's Club 1. A mb’tion To be six foot tall. Flagler, Dorothy “Dot Aim To become a competent medical secretary. Voice Club I; Chairman of Committee 3. 4; Properties for Senior Play 4; Fashion Show 1, 2. 4. Amb’tion Visit Waikiki Beach. Foster, Mavis “Maine Aim To find the best in everyone. Dancing Club 2; Chorus 1. Ambition To be a success in any field of work. Ganshaw, I Iarold “Cabby Aim Big league baseball player. Ag Class News Reporter 3; Vice President of F. F. A. I: Stage Committee for Senior Play 4; Bachelors’ Club 2. Ambition To get higher than F in English. „ 8 Glenn, Benny “Buck Benny” A;m To be a gentleman farmer. I . F. A. 1. 2, 2. I: Track I. Ambition To make history and not study. 1 Iaicht, George “Hate” Aim To be as good as Tommy Dorsey. Hand 1. 2. 3, 4; Trombone Quartet I: Solo Competition I; Barker 1. 2, 3. Ambition To jo v the Navy. IIlLLMAN, NORXTA “Ilill” Aim To be cat frce but successful. Sectetary of Commercial Club 3; Dancing Club 2; Glee Club 1; Fashion Show 2; Wizard Staff I. Ambition Good secretary to a nice boss. Jones, Mary “Jonesy” im To get the best out of life, 'lass Will 4: Debate Club I; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Mixed Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Cheer Leader 2; Student Council 1; Social Committee 1: Troll High School 1 : Niagara Falls High School 2. 3. V mbition Climb the Swiss Alps. Knapp, Joyce “Joy Aim Re an expert beautician. Commercial Club 3; Fashion Show 2; Dancing Club 2; Knitting Club 2: Chorus 1. Ambition To live to see the time when the U. S. is not threatened by war or in a state of depression. Hahn, Rosemary “Rosie” Aim—Child nurse. Business Manager for Yearbook 4: Business Manager for Senior Play 4: Voiee Club 4: Co-Advertising Manager for Activities 4: Gifts to the Boys 4; Fashion Show 2. I; Commercial Club 3; Homemaking Keporter 3: Dancing Club 2; Chorus 1. Ambition To be an A history student. 11ewitt, Eleanor “Beautiful” Aim To find complete happiness in whatever I do. Property Committee for Senior Play I; Sub Deb Club 3; Knitting Club 2: Chorus 1. Ambition Successfully graduate from high school this June. I Ioffman, Charles, Jr. “Hoffy” Aim Anything but a farmer. Stage Committee for Senior Play i: Shop Club 2; Bachelor Club 2. Ambition To get through with English.” Kayner, I Ioward, Jr. � n � Buss Aim To be chief surgeon in a large hospital. President 1: Senior Play 4; Mixed Quartet 4; Boys Quartet 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. I: Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball Manager 2: Madrigal Choir 2. Ambition Chief Taxidermist in the Smithsonian. Lange, Elsie “El” Aim World's best and most noted nurse. Senior Play 1; Secretary 4; Senior Keporter 4; Band 1. 2. I: Photography Club 2. Ambition Meet and know everyone. 9 Lederhouse, Stanley Stachio” Aim To be an aviator. Stage Committee for Senior Play I; Bachelor Club 2. Ambition To live and learn. Manning, Donald, Jr. “Don' Aim Manatee the Waldorf Astoria. Sports Editor of Yearbook I; Debate Club 4; Wizard Staff 3: Glee Club 2, 3, I; Mixed Choir 2, 3. I; Band 1, 2. 3, I: Basketball 1. 2, 3. 1; Dancing Club 2; Bachelor Club 2. Ambition See the world without joining the Navy. McCormic, Mary “Blondie Aim Dress designer. Art Editor of Yearbook I: Advertising Manager of Activities 3, 4; Fashion Show 1, 2. 3. Ambition Re a second Adrian Moore, John “Jack Aim Mike the best of everything including my temper. Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Choir 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 1. 2, 3, 4: Boys’ Quartet 2, 3: Mixed Quartet 4: President 3: Senior Play I: Sextette 3, 4; Trombone Quartet 3, I; Press Club 3; Debate Club 4; Assembly Committee 4. Ambition To say good-bye to high school and immediately be offered a steady job. Roiiring, Janeta “Much Aim To make every minute count. Voice Club I; Knitting Club 2; Fashion Club 1, 2. Ambition To see myself as others see me. - Maloney, Frances “Fran Aim Stenographer. Senior Play 4: Voice Club 4; Wizard Staff 2; Fashion Show 1, 4. Ambition To be a designer who would make Adrian look like a piker. . Martin, Betty “Mitty A'm To grow tall. Wizard Staff 3; Prompter of Senior Play I; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 2. Ambition To be : , secretary. Meahl, Donna “Don A;m Dressmaker. Voice Club 4; Knitting Club 2: Dancing Club 2: Fashion Show 1, 2, 4. Ambition To go to the Hawaiian Islands. Rignall, B. Joyce “Biggie Aim To be a private secretary. Heed Quintet 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Mixed Choir 3. 4; llomemaking Reporter 3: Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 2. Secretary 1; Trio 4. mbition To go to typing class without being caught chewing gum. un- Sage, Russell, Jr. Buss Aim To play as well as Harry James. Music Editor of Yearbook 4; Assistant Manager of Basketball 3; Baseball Manager L Assistant Manager of Baseball 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Sextette 4; F. F. A. 4; l- F. A. Secretary and Reporter 3, 4; Wrestling 2; Wizard 3. Ambition Be a perfect farmer 10 V • ando, Joan “Joanie” im Never to be bored. Music Kdltor of Yearbook I: Stage Manager of Senior Plav 4: Glee Club 2, 3, I; Mixed Choir 3, I; Band 1. 2, 3. I; Reed Quintet 2, 3, 1; Photography Club 2; Co. Cnairman Invitation Committee 4. Ambition To be in the All Girl Orchestra. Schuman, Jeanette Ciggies Aim To become an efficient stenographer. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Dancing Club ; Commercial Club 3; •'ashion Show 1. 2. Ambition To be able to study History C in Business Math without having to be inter- ?uptcd by a certain business eacher. Smithson, Richard “Dick” Aim Fly high. Wrestling Champion 2: President I . F. A. I: Fourth Prize with Poultry Judging Contest 3; Bachelor Club 2. Ambition 4e an airplane pilot. Stevens, Ruth “Stevie” Aim Stenographer. Commercial Club 3; Chorus 1. Ambition Go to Alaska. Thiemke, Robert “Bob” Aim Forest Ranger. Band 1, 2; Mixed Choir 2; Boys Glee Club 2; Basketball 1. 2. 3: Assistant Baseball Manager 3. Ambition Graduate from high school in June. Sando, Nancy “Nan” Aim To be successful and happy Senior Play 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 1: Mixed Choir 3, 4: Band 1, 2. 3, I: Photography Club 2; Co. Chairman of Invitation Committee 4. Ambition To climb the Alps with Jonesy. Senik, Mae “Doc” A' m To be a doctor. Wizard Staff 4; Radio Club 2: Fashion Show 2; Chorus 1. Ambition To become a Red Cross nurse for Uncle Sam’s army boys. Smithson, Kuth hut hie Aim Stenographer. Glee Club 4; Wizard Staff 4; Sub Deb Club 3; Commercial Club 3. Ambition To do and say the right thing at the right time. Stone, John, Jr. “Jack’ Aim Be successful in whatever I attempt. Vine President 3, 4; Senior Play 4: Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Choir 2. 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Brass Sextette 3, A: Trombone Quartet 4: Has ketball 2, 3, 4: Wizard Staff 3: Basketball Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4: Tennis 1, 2, 4: Soccer 1. 2: Madrigal Choir 2: President 1, 2: Boys’ Quartet 1, 2. Ambition To see the world with Manning. I hilk, Merritt “Thilkie” Aim State Trooper. Captain of Baseball Team 4: Trombone Quartet 4: Band I. 2. 3. 4. Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Treasurer of F. F. A. 3: Vice President of F. F. A. 3. Ambition To give people the business. “Rae” Tillotson, I Ielen “Tillie” Aim To live, love and learn. Lewiston 1; Class Prophet I: Dancing: Club 2; Hridge Club 2 Ambition To be a teacher. Toomey, Regina Aim X-ray technician. Commeaut. Ohop High School 1. 2; Senior Play 4; Kdltor-in-chief of Wizard 4: Wizard StalT 3; Glee Club 3; Operetta 2: Chorus 2; Dramatics 1. Ambition To overcome my extreme shyness. Vince, Martin, Jr. “Feaser” Aim To make the most of what I have. Wizard Staff I; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Hand 1. 2. 3; l F. A. 1. 2: Bachelor Club 1, 2. Ambition To see the world from an airplane. Winters, Eva Eve” Aim—To never have a dull moment. Advertising: Manager of Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4: Secretary 3; Student Council 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 1; Mixed Choir 2, 3. 4; Triple Trio 2. 3. 4: Star Keportcr 3; Cheer Leader 1. 2, 3; Photography Club 2: Hand 1. 2: Co. Chairman of Decoration Committee 4. Ambition -To open the door when opportunity knocks. Senior Play November 8th and 9th the Seniors presented Gay”, a three-act comedy. Elsie Lang, Gay”; Howard Kayner, Dick Royster”; Jack Moore, “Bobbie Ellis”; Eva Winters, ' Annette Burns ’; Regina Toomey, Miss Betty ; Jack Stone, Mr. James Warren”; Frances Maloney, Millie”; Dorothy Arnold, “Elsie”; Nancy Sando, “Jean”; entertained the audience with their interpretation of the problems confronting a “little wallflower” in a small town. Miss Margaret Foley and Miss Eleanor Baetzhold were the co-directors. 12 CLASS HISTORY Now that we have come to the last year of our high school education, I would like to review the years in which we have had the most fun. In 1929, about 20 cherubs attacked, counter attacked, out flanked and captured the name of first graders. This was the start of our reign of fun. Everything went along all right until our teacher, Miss MacFarland, turned her back. Riot reigned. A few seconds later five boys, including A1 Blemaster, and Bus Farwell, were marched up to see Prof., for throwing clay at the ceiling. Miss MacFarland gave a sigh of relief as she saw us leave the first grade to provoke Miss Hamblin. In third grade we traded knowledge with Mrs. Burch. When we left her, she was wiser about pranks than ever before. The main event of fourth grade was the election of 1932. We, being very' independent, decided to take our own poll. The vote was 29 to 1 in favor of Hoover. A1 Blemaster was right. In fifth grade our greatest fun was enjoying the treats we received when we learned the counties of New York State. Miss Kruske’s ice cream was especially good. Under Miss Coombs we were given our first taste of book reports. We really showed the school how to make a book live when we gave our versions of the popular books. A double calamity came into our lives that year, and for quite a while one couldn’t tell what Sando was who, or which Sando was where. They’ve been puzzling teachers ever since. Seventh grade came next. Already we had started to look down our noses at the kids in the lower grades. We were really going places. In preparation for the move into the new school, we made a transportation panel. We knew how to leave our mark in this seventh grade. Our class grew by leaps and bounds as the buses brought in more students to trouble our teacher, Miss Waterman. In eighth grade, we were really on top of the world. We were almost in high school. We no longer could condescend to mingle with the inferior seventh graders, unless to beat them in a softball game or some other sport. Many events happened to make this the crowning year before high school including the music contest and the operetta. Miss Piggins must have had quite a time keeping the roof from coming down on our heads. In 1937, all the smugness we ever had was taken out of us when the Freshman Initiation was held. We were never so humiliated in all our lives as when we had to humble ourselves before the upper classmen. The President of the Freshman Class was Jack Stone. Again music festivals and contests were an important part of our school year. Members of the Glee Clubs will probably always remember the historic ride home from Albany. In our Sophomore year, Jack Stone was again elected President of the class. We again attended the music contests. These were held at Akron and Amherst. With our Junior year came the struggle to get the unwilling but never uncongenial townsfolk to open their pocketbooks for our benefit. We were given a good start through the selection of Miss Henry as Junior adviser and Jack Moore as President. We began to work a little more on class activities, but never letting up on monkeyshines. The biggest event of the year was our Junior Prom. There was feud in the class about decorations. Some of the more ambitious members decided they would like an apple tree for the chief decorations. There were other members 13 who said it couldn’t be done. For about five days the battle raged. Finally the tree was completed, much to the disappointment of the others. We proved our point with the help of Mr. Churchill. It was during our Junior year that Joan Sando shot her first, last and only paper wad. It was in Latin II class. Remember, Joan? We were thrilled by the production “Scenes from Shakespeare under the direction of Miss Dold. In our Senior year, our drive for funds really began. We sponsored a play, movies and even bake food sales. With Bus Kayner as president and Miss Baetzhold as adviser, we started our career as dignified Seniors. We gave up shooting paper wads and throwing erasers for the more mature sport of out-drawing each other with water guns. Our Senior play, “Gay”, directed by Miss Baetzhold and Miss Foley, was a personification of our class. Elsie Lang, Bus Kayner, Jack Moore. Jack Stone, Regina Toomey, Nancy Sando, Frances Maloney, and Dorothy Arnold surprised us with their talent in trodding the boards. In May, Celeste Allen, better known as Blondie, was chosen Valedictorian, and Harry Chapman, Salutatorian. We have now finished our formal education for a while unless we come back for the well known P. G. course. Now as we look out on the world ahead of us, we wish we had left the paper wads, gum, water pistols, erasers and all other uncalled-for activities alone and gained a little knowledge. —Betty Dikeman CLASS PROPHECY June 1951 Dear Diary: Tonight, as a reporter for “THE WILSON STAR” I attended the 10th Reunion of the Class of 1941. The hall hummed while the fifty-four old classmates renewed their memories and exchanged greetings. Howard Kayner, formerly the class president, who is now in great demand as a master of ceremonies and beauty contest judge, was the toastmaster. Each member of the class gave a three-minute talk describing his activities of the past ten years. The first speaker was I larrv Chapman, Wilson’s own poet, justly famous for his blank verse, lie was followed by: Donald Manning, in collaboration with Albert Blemaster, has written the book “How to Evade 1 lomework and Influence Teachers.” Even in High School Don was noted for his “Coe operation. Eleanor Hewitt is translating the book into French. We were all thrilled by Betty Campbell's account of how her horse “Ypslanti” won the Kentucky Derby by a photo finish. Norma Hilman is in an enviable position, for she is seeing the world as Mrs. Roosevelt’s private secretary. Roger Borget, the arch Republican, is also in Washington. 1 Ie is a member of Mr. Roosevelt’s cabinet, our perennial President. Jack Moore has a successful model agency; we had only to look at Mary McCormic to see why the Moore Model totally eclipses the Polly Power Model of 1941. Merritt Thilk, Glenn Benny and Martin Vince have joined the army’s machine gun corps. This proves that playing with water-guns in school can lead to something creative. They have adopted Merritt’s slogan, “We’ll Give Them the Business.” 14 Jean Barry has realized her ambition to become a nurse. She is the “Florence Nightingale of the R. A. F.” We have been hearing about her for the last ten years. Richard Smithson’s discovery of a method to extract aluminum from clay has made him world famous. It must have relieved Mr. Churchill to find out that Richard’s “Lab now benefits humanity. Elsie Lange, the Broadway star, and George, her leading man, are having a Gay” time ”1 laight ing I follywood. We were all very surprised to discover that Gabby Ganshaw, radio's lonesome cowboy, is none other than Harold Ganshaw. Dorothy Arnold accompanies him on her guitar and writes those original songs he sings. Ruth Smithson and Jeanette Schuman own an exclusive dress shop. They feature the original designs of Eva Winters, now known as Madamoisellc Winters. Lucille Donner and Joyce Knapp have a beauty salon. Their hair stylist, Andre, well known for his revival of the Waterfall, is Charles Hoffman. Robert Thicmkc joined the Fuller Brush Company as a salesman. He has published a book, “A Foot In Your Door, telling about his experiences. Harold Farwell is editor of the magazine “Missouri”, a masculine version of Madamoiselle.” Mavis Foster and Francis Flood are teaching elocution. Edward Allgcier, Ph. D., one of their pupils, is conducting a tour lecturing on the “Evils of Smoking.” Stanley Lederhouse justly earned the gratitude of all women when he perfected the gooey-desserts without calories. Jack Stone, the archaeologist, while digging in Africa, found six of Cicero's lost orations For this all Latin students bless him. The Sando twins and Betty Martin joined Phil Spitalni's all-girl orchestra three years ago. They owe their success to Mrs. Hurlburt and to Mr. Barone. George Farquharson joined the Navy. He is the Captain of the battleship Spirit of ’41” recently christened by Barbara Gale, wife of the Admiral of the Navy. Robert Farley sells the crispy crunchy cookies, a composition he originated. Dorothy Flager, the dietitian, always includes his C. C. C. on her menus. After climbing the Alps, Mary Jones went on to higher and better things; she is still looking for “Pennies From Heaven. Jeanette Einstein has spent her time interpreting the Einstein Theory. Russell Sage joined Peggy, and they have at last perfected a “no-chip , “nonremovable nail polish. Donna Meahl and Janeta Rohring have a tourist-guide agency. They exhibit the historical places of Wilson to the interested tourists. Betty Dikeman won a prize for her still life of a shoe. Rosemary Hahn and Joyce Rignall give square-dancing lessons. They also teach the original dances created by Francis Maloney. Mae Senik now resides in Youngstown, New York, where her “Doc” is a commissioned officer at Fort Niagara. Francis Baney, as society editor for “The Wilson Star”, keeps tabs on the highlights of the social season in our fast-growing home town. Ruth Stevens is the director of a “Business School” for rural girls. The “Stevens Stenographic School” on the Randall road attracts many students each winter for its concentrated four-months course. Celeste Allen travels throughout the state lecturing to high school students on “I low to Study Effectively.” Regina Toomey is director of Niagara-Frontier Historical Society. And so, dear Diary, we leave you to judge what the Class of ’41 will accomplish during the next ten years. 15 —Helen Tillotson JUNIOR CLASS President------------------------------------------------Robert Manning Vice President-------------------------------------------Eugene Holman Secretary----------------------------------------------Jeanette Donner Treasurer --------------------------------------Jean Kinsella Advisers-------------------------Miss Garvey, Mr. Churchill 16 17 SOPHOMORE CLASS Home Room Teachers Miss Bass Mr. Churchill FRESHMAN CLASS Home Room Teachers Mb. Mill Mr. Bastian Miss Foley 18 AAA EIGHTH GRADE Miss Pierce Mr. IIill SEVENTH GRADE Mrs. Dikeman Mr. Bastian 19 f SIXTH GRADE Miss Coomiis FIFTH GRADE Miss Kreis 20 FOURTH GRADE M iss Evans THIRD GRADE Mrs. Burch 21 FIRST AND SECOND GRADES Miss Benedict Miss Hamblin POST GRADUATES Miss Coughlin 22 MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS The musical organizations of Wilson I ligh School have competed in local, state, and national competitions for five years. Every year they have received high honors and they are known by music officials as outstanding and well disciplined musicians. In our High School the students are afforded excellent opportunities to participate in musical activities—both choral and instrumental. There are also courses given in music appreciation. Bands Under the able leadership of Mr. Anthony Barone, the B Band journeyed to Barker this year for the Regional Contest where they received the rating of I plus. Next they went to Jamestown for the State competitions. There they received a rating of I. The Class C Band also performed at Barker, although they did not compete. Their rating was I. Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs These two organizations also entered in the Regional and State contests. At Barker the Girls’ Glee Club received a 1 and Jamestown a 11. The Boys' Glee Club received I and II respectively. Mixed Choir A group of the older singers are in this organization. At Barker they were rated a I and at Jamestown a II. The success of our vocal organizations has been due largely to the excellent direction of Mrs. Russell Hurlburt. She was granted a leave of absence for a year. Taking her place is Mrs. Edith Swan of Buffalo. Aside from these Music groups small ensembles have been organized as follows: Reed Quintette This Reed Quintette has also been organized for 3 years under the direction of Mr. Anthony Barone. The members arc Virgil Singer, Marjorie Stockwcll, Joyce Rignall, Joan Sando, and Edward Allgeier. At the contest at Barker they were given a I rating, Jamestown II, and at Atlantic City they received a II plus. Clarinet Trio This Trio directed by Mr. Barone includes Betty Campbell. Gloria Kritz, and Virgil Singer. Their ratings were as follows: Barker I, Jamestown II, and Atlantic City III. Trombone Quartette Organized by Mr. Ludwig, this group includes George Haight and Jack Moore. Their ratings were 1 minus, and Atlantic City 111. SOLO COMPETITION Albert Blemaster—Sousaphone------Barker 1 Jamestown Atlantic City David Blemaster—French Horn------Barker 1 Jamestown Atlantic City Margery Carter, French Horn------Barker 1 Jamestown Atlantic City Norma Goodman—Cornet-------------Barker 1 Jamestown Atlantic City Virgil Singer—Clarinet___________Barker 1 Jamestown Atlantic City George Haight—Trombone ----------Barker 1 Jamestown Atlantic City Edward Allgeier—Bassoon----------Barker Jamestown Atlantic City Jack Stone, Merritt Thilk, Barker I minus, Jamestown Sectional 1 State 1 Plus Sectional 1 State I Minus Sectional II State I Sectional I State III Sectional II Plus III Sectional I Minus II Plus if II Plus Final National National National National State National State National State National 23 BAND MIXED CHOIR Kourth Row: Gotts, Haustnan, Varquharson Stone, Blemaster, Kuyner. Third Row: B. Wilson, R. Manning, I). Manning, Moore, A. Gale, Wicks. A. Latter. Second Row: Coe. Krltz, I Inner, Winters, Crawford. Lutz, Jones, J. Sando, Rignall. Mrs. Swan. l-'irst Row: Allen. Singer, B. Gale, B. Wilson, Barry, Dikeman, Carter, Hillman. N. Sando 24 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Hack Row: Wicks, Ilausmann. J. Moore, Gotts, A. Rafter. Second Row: Coe, Hunt, D. Manning:, Farquharson, Stone, Blemaster, Moot, Mrs. Swan. First Row: Wilson, R. Manning, Kavncr, K. Moore, Allgeler, Gale. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Rack Row: Pearce, Katon. Smithson, Barry, Gale, Oikeman. Rutz, N. Sando, Jones, Carter. Second Row: Mrs. Swan, Wilson, Stockwell, Singer, Haner, J. Sando, Rignall, Hise, Coe. I’irst Row: Harris, Winters, Crawford, Kritz, Allen, I . Dikeman, J. Carter, Hillman. 25 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION We have been fortunate this year to have Mr. Kenneth G. Mattern of Rush, New York, as the Coach and Physical Education Director, lie is a graduate of Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York, where he excelled as a member of the baseball, football, soccer, track, and basketball teams. Perhaps “Coach Mattern” is better known as an expert swimmer. I le holds an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate, and for two summers served as Captain of the Monroe County Life Guards. Last summer the playground activities and swimming instructions were supervised by Mr. Mattern. The Physical Education and Recreation program has gone a long way this year toward reaching its objectives. Included in the program were activities, varied sufficiently, to meet the individual needs and capacities such as: (1) mimetics, (2) rhythms and dances. (3) games, (4) calisthenics, (5) athletics, (6) self-testing stunts, (7) marching, (8) dual combat, (9) gymnastics, and (10) miscellaneous physical and recreational activities. A cross section of these activities was presented to the public from Third Grade through Senior 1 ligh School. This demonstration, “Youth In Progress , gave the students an opportunity to exhibit the work learned in the gymnasium. INTRAMURAL SPORTS All the students of W. 11. S. who were not members of the varsity basketball and baseball teams were given ample opportunity to participate in inter-class games throughout the year. In the early fall softball games created keen competition. With cooler weather came the football and soccer season. Teams, selected by “Coach”, played games which were attended en masse by the student body. After November 15th basketball captured the interest of prospective players and interested spectators. Indoor games such as soccer, baseball, table-tennis, volleyball, badminton, boxing, wrestling, and track events afforded much enjoyment. The evenly divided boys’ and girls’ teams made competition keen and stimulated interest on the parts of the student-players and spectators. VARSITY SPORTS This year the “Orange Quintet” was crowned Co-Champions of the Niagara-Orleans League. For the first time in 10 years the Wilson cage outfit defeated DeVeaux on their own court. W.H.S. Opp. W.H. S. Opp. DeVeaux 53 19 Youngstown _ 48 16 Youngstown _ 24 15 Newfane 13 16 Newfane 38 15 Lyndonville 60 15 Lyndonville 57 10 Middleport 24 22 Middleport 30 17 Lewiston 22 24 1 ewiston 26 11 Barker - _ . 21 36 Barker ____ 28 26 Gasport 67 13 Gasport 21 9 DeVeaux 45 18 The reserve second place. team, although losing the same number of games, lined up in The high spirit of cooperation and loyalty, displayed by each member of the squad, was an important factor in obtaining the goal. BASEBALL With a rather small turnout and only three regulars from last year’s team, the baseball team is looking forward to a promising year with the fielding and hitting of Captain Merritt Thilk, Albert Blemaster, and Jack Stone. The Board of Education entertained the basketball squad at a banquet. Mr. Blemaster, Principal, gave a talk and presented the members with letters and certificates. Robert Manning, as Captain in 1941-2, succeeds Jack Stone, Captain 1940-1. 26 BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Hack Row. Coach Mattern, Hausmann, ICvans, Alvers, Goodman. Blemaster. Front How: R. Manning:, Farwell, Stone (Captain), R. Manning:. Vince. RESERVE BASKETBALL SQUAD Back Row: Coach Mattern, Gale, Neuman, Goodman, Inghram. Front Row: Wilson, Manes, Holman, Moore, Smithson. 27 ACTIVITIES Senior Class I he Class of 41 of fifty-four members is the largest class in the history of Wilson High School. In order to raise funds for the trip to Detroit at the close of this year the Class has sponsored eight food sales, one movie, three skating parties, four dances, one out-of-town play and the Senior Play. The officers are: President-----------------------------------------11oward Kayner Vice President---------------------------------------Jack Stone Secretary -------------------------------------------Elsie Lang Treasurer---------------------------------------Edward Allgeier Twelve Year Students Of the 54 Seniors in the Class of 41 only nine have attended Wilson High School lor 12 years. 1 hey are: Eva Winters, Elsie Lang, Betty Martin, Jean Barry. I larold Farwell, Jack Stone, Robert Thiemke, Albert Blemaster, and Jack Moore. Cafeteria I he pupils of Wilson I ligh School have the privilege of eating hot lunches each day. .Mrs. Edwin Welker, Director of the Cafeteria, and Miss Rosemary Gaffney, 1 lome Economics teacher, plan the menus so that each child receives a well balanced lunch. Wizard” Staff I he school paper is called “The Wizard”. This publication is edited four times during the school year. The staff includes Regina Toomey, Editor-in-Chief; Roger Kunz and Harry Chapman, Assistant Editors, and Miss Regina Bass, Adviser. Cheer Leaders At all the basketball games the students from our school were lead in cheering by Jack Moore, Boyd Howell, Margaret Eaton, Marjorie Stockwell, Ellen Faerv, and Betty Pearce. 1 he tireless effort and splendid cooperation of the Cheer Leaders did much to arouse school spirit. Brass Sextette Hie Sextette has been organized for three years under the direction of Mr. Ludwig. This group includes Norma Goodman, Marjorie Carter, Russell Sage, Jack Stone, Jack Moore, and Albert Blemaster. It entered the Spring Festival for the second time. Their rating at the Regional Contest was I, State I, and at the National Contest at Atlantic City they received a I minus. Girl Scouts The Wilson Girl Scout Troop, No. 1, was organized in 1934. Under the leadership of Mrs. Seward Moot and Mrs. Ashley Gale they have become a well-known group. Each year the Scouts participate in events of civic importance. The Scouts helped to give Wilson the opportunity to be one of the first villages in Western New York to have a Twelfth Night” celebration. It was through the effort of the troop that the Red Cross swimming and life saving work was brought to our town. A May Day breakfast has become a tradition with the Scouts. Every May Day morning they go into the woods to cook their breakfasts. During the past year they have done knitting for Bundles for Britain and made clothes for the Red Cross. Boy Scouts I roop No. 28. Boy Scouts of America, of Wilson, was re-organized under the sponsorship of the Board of Education and the guidance of a Troop Committee, which was composed of several men from the village of Wilson. On April 21, 1941, the Scout Executive and two assistants visited Wilson and presented the Troop with their charter, their badges, and the Committee members with their certificates, consummating the establishment of Troop No. 28 in Wilson. There are at present 22 members in the Troop studying and working under the leadership of Scoutmaster Chester Cook. 28 CIiimn OIVIcptn C’reMl Stuff (■Irl SooiiIm IlniMM Srxtetto 29 f I- nir C’Immm WiHom Vlxnr l Sinll' liny SooiiIm t'afotoria THE WILSON PHARMACY Drugs ' Prescriptions Compounded by Licensed and Experienced PHARMACISTS k SUNDRIES TOBACCO COUNTER COSMETICS The Friendly Rexall Store — Next to the Hub Hotel John R. Bieda, Prop. Phone 4521 Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of CHESTER O. BAYSOR COUNTY TREASURER 30 Compliments of GLENN H. FOOTE Blue Coal and Farm Supplies Ransomville New York Compliments of F. B. GATES Lumber and Builders’ Supplies Ransomville New York Compliments of REX POULTRY FARM Ransomville New York Compliments of Riccio’s Skating Rink Olcott New York 31, CHEEK HEADERS Second Row: Pearce, Stockwell, Faery. Front Row: Howell, Moore. Drop In at Maxwell’s Confectionery and Soda Bar Newfane New York Compliments of RAY L. WARD Wilson, New York OUR Graduates are in DEMAND WHY? Because They are Well-Trained PROOF! Our Employment Calls Increased This Year 100% Over Last Year No Previous Commercial Training Required for Entrance Summer Term starts June 30 Fall Term starts September 2 THE KELLEY BUSINESS INSTITUTE 1312 Main Street Niagara Falls, N. Y. Free Placement Service Fully accredited by the National Association of Accredited Commercial Schools and Business Education Association of the State of New York Member of Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce Write or Call Now for a Free Copy of Our Catalogue. No Obligation. Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1941 H. S. STOCKWELL Gas and Oil Wilson New York To the Graduation Class of 1941 . . . May Health, Happiness and Prosperity be with you as you journey through life, is the sincere wish of MARK’S NURSERY Wilson New York Compliments of NIAGARA COUNTY PRESERVING CORPORATION Packers of Quality Number Ten Tins Fruits and Vegetables Wilson New York 33 Compliments of B. L. GALE SALES COMPANY F. W. HOWELL Ford-Ferguson Tractors and Implements Newfane, N. Y. Phone 2501 Compliments of MARTIN F. JENNINGS POST NO. 836 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Wilson New York 34 BEST WISHES from the WILSON BOARD OF EDUCATION Thomas Marks, Pres. Ray S. Fitch Earl Carrigan Allen H. Hinchliffe Henry S. Stockwell Mrs. Anna George Teague Roy W. Landy Walter Barry Julian J. Lutz Rex E. Stacy, Clerk Gifford, Treas. MOYER and WILLIAMS 1312 Main Street Telephone 2502 Niagara Falls, New York Packard New and Used Cars JAMES MALLANE, INC. 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Cornell—Treasurer SERVICE “Kendall” Polly Power DeLuxe Gas — Temperature Tuned The 2000 Mile Oil Hypoid and Gearlubes Firestone Tires, Tubes and Accessories MOTOROLA RADIOS 34th Summer Term begins July 14 34th Fall Term begins September 22 CHOWN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Registered by the Regents 530 Positions Filled Last Year by Our Free Employment Department! Sidway Building 775 Main Street BUFFALO, N. Y. Catalogue on Request Duxbury’s Quality Meat and Grocery Market Wilson 2571 48 Compliments of FLOYD CARNRIKE General Electric Appliances Ransomville 2001