Windham Ashland Jewett Central School - Wajerian Yearbook

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1 l d SENIOR ADDRESS T0 JUNIORS The time has come for us, the Class of 'L5, to leave the school which we cherish. Now, more than ever, we realize the deep appreciation we have for our fellow students and for the teachers who have inspired us and helped us through our high school careers. We hope that we have fulfilled our obligations and have maintained a scholastic record of which the school and the community can be proud. We are about to face the grim realities of a world filled with war and destruction. We are leaving to you, the Juniors, responsibilities greater than any other class has had before. We believe that you are capable of assuming these responsibilitiesgthat you can carry on the fine school spirit you have shown in your past three years and that you will continue to uphold the traditions of our school. As president of the Senior Class of 'L5, I am proud to present you with the banner that symbolizes this tradition, knowing that you can live up to the fine Standards of the Windham, Ashland, Jewett Central School. Donald Johnson JUNIOR RESPONSE As president of the Junior Class, I accept this banner and all the traditions that have passed down through the years with it. Tonight as you enter into a new world, a world filled with many trials, weame sure that you will be able to conquer them with the same force that you have shown in the past. It is with deep regret that we say good-bye to one of the most promising classes of W. A. J. and with you go our best wishes for good luck on your new adventure. Patrick Madigan 21

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ur Qquee is When the end approaches, eyes are often opened to the real values of life. Juniors-- this is for you. You who are next in age to the Senior Class must now take our places. And so to you who are soon to assume the dignity that was mas we leave not only the headaches of English and social studies Regents examinations but the joy of the Junior Prom and commencement. In addition we leave: Bobby Dodge Frances Gooss Gloria Fancher Marilyn Munson Ruth Alle Leonard Vining Paul Andersen Kathleen Layman Shirley Barnes Donald Tuttle Joe Hayden Bette Moore Peg Austin Joyce Barnes Richard Hoffman James Schermerhorn Marie Mattera Jay Dewell Pat Madigan Jim McKinnon Rose Schlesinger Otto Gooss Arthur Zegel Reginald Cross A full-time schedule of study periods that Mariam. you can spend with Someone who will really appreciate those sparkling eyes. A private secretary to help you with all your correspondence Slick cheerleading outfits for basketball up the team's morale---and Audrey's also. An audition with Phil Spitalny to enable golden voice of yours. everyone to hear O season. You can keep that A little self-confidence so that you can acclaim your deserving glory---or is it glori-a. o a paper doll you can call your own but a hole n er stockin . A book on the functions of mechanical devices able to understand Walt Mattice. A transfer to Hunter-Tannersville. What more A post-graduate course in social studies to time you lost this year making paper wads. A trip to Hollywood to give Sinatra a run and all!!! A pair of pajamas so that you won't have We heard you like horses. We bequeath to you NO hard feelings, Lyle. for a real live dmlie with so that you will be could you ask? make up for all the his money. Bow ties to bOI'I'OW YOU! fBth61 S. 'MY Friend F110k8'. We leave you a string to tie around your finger. Then you won't forget you're Joe's girl. To you we leave a wooden leg. It seems that one of yours is always giving out. Just a few words of advice--don't let your heartrun away with you. It's a long walk to Tannersville. An interview with a modeling agency so that more than one particu- lar sailor can gaze upon your winning smile on magazine covers. A well-earned scholarship and one more contribution to the field of medicine. Sole ownership of Barbara Gooss. After all the 'spate' are over, you always seem to come out on top! To you we bequeath a post-graduate course for Muffy. To you we leave just rows and Ross of good luck. Completed assignments for the work which you missed this year. To you we leave a new water pistol replacing this year's old one. We leave to you priorities for a brand new set of tires. , We, the class of 'L5, herewith bequeath to our beloved faculty our undivided attention, our carefully prepared assignments, our fully completed book reports and lastly our gratitude and admiration. In addition: MI' . W00dWOI'th Mrs. MacNaught Mr. Mackey Mrs. Hauser Miss Goslee Miss Linindoll Mr. Dewell Miss Haskin Mr. Biletzky Miss Graff Miss Smith Mr. Greenleaf We leave a position as guide for tours of New York City and a dur- able map of the subway systems. We leave a whole Latin class of John Fealeys. To you we leave all the dirty dishes you promised to wash for the Seniors. We leave an automatic weighing machine for weighing next year's scrap paper. We leave a 'cruel, handsome' ensign to whisk you off so you won't have to endure another term as class sponsor. We leave our hopes that the new manager of 'The Pines Inn' will have a Latin profile. To you we leave a state abolition of all science 9 classes. We leave you a year's supply of shoe stamps so you can dress those little feet to your heart's content. We leave you a musical assembly every Friday. Then you can show Sinatra what real swooning is as you play 'Sweet and Lovely'. To you we bequeath six cousins just like Bob so that the next time the cheerleaders meet him things won't be so complicated. To you we leave a nurse's aide course so you will be fully equip- ped when you find that promising interns. We leave you just one more chance to admit setting off those fire- k . crac ers Jeanne Buist 20

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ated Lclorq Tonight as we complete our high school life, there is an air of solemnity surrounding us. Another mile in the river of life has been journeyed. Opportunities have come and gone. Some have been grasped to the fullest extent, others have just been casually allowed to pass by, for the present, only to be sought for later in life. We are thinking fondly of the past and looking to the future, which must be preceded by the grim realities of the present. Tomorrow we will be a fighting part of the world. It is my solemn privilege to bring to you this farewell message. Similarly, in this gradwmdax as in those of the past,sincerity and sadness overshadow all other thoughts we may have. At commencement we must say farewell to those friends with whom we have worked side by side for years. There are those to whom we wish to express our humble but sincere gratitude. They have made it possible for us to complete our education. Mr. Mac Naught, and members of the Board of Education: In our last farewell we want you to know we appreciate the special privileges you have helped make possible for us. It was bemmse of these privileges and opportunities that we now successfully con- clude our high school education. Mr. Woodworth, present and former members of the faculty, parents, and friends: words are inadequate to express our gratitude to you. For it was you who instructed us in what was right. Many times there were differences between us but they have been overlooked and forgotten. Because of you we have pushed forward to this eventful night. It is evident your instructions, scoldings, and lectures have been correct, for tonight we have come to the end of our high school careers successfully--to- morrow we commence a new phase of life. We are proud to be graduating and we will do our best to live up to your expectations in this warring world and in the world of peace to come, and to become citizens working at the great task that lies ahead. Fellow classmates, it is time to say good-bye. It is not easy. It is not really good-bye, for on some tomorrow we shall meet again. We are gathered here tonight for the last time as high school students. This memorable occasion for us marks the termination of our scholastic activities at W. A. J. In this school we have obtained our basic education. From tonight on, it is up to us whether or not each of us is to be a success or a failure. Fate may decree that some of us may never see each other again. But it is my sincere wish that we may have many reunions. May each and every one of you have success and happiness in your life's work. No matter what the future may bring, remember our class motto: Wwe will strive to improve from better ,to bcstg it's only by effort that we can progress.W In the hope of a future filled with happiness, success and remembrance of the pmasant high school days we spent together,I bid you all farewell. Alfred J. Stein 22