Windham Ashland Jewett Central School - Wajerian Yearbook

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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

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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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nnlqsls 11132. Miss Goslee Paul Adams Madeline Andrus Barbara Bernhard Jeanne Buist James Elbrecht Georgette French Barbara Goose Jeanette Hapennn Donald Johnson Freda Johnson Leighton Jump Rita Kupka Rose Matters Walter Mattica Marion Mc Coubrey Richard Miller Richard Morse Gwen Manson Alfred Stein Robert Shenmn Marjorie Terns Clara Thompson Harold 'Ibmpkins Margaret Van Loan .1El'iRQB. Tranquillity Mystery stories Corduroy jacket That beautiful complexion Sense of hlmnr Cheerful d ispos it ion Jimmy Corny jokes Her love affairs Basketball playing Dimples Singing Grand disposition Roguish eyes His wit Out-of-town boy friends Collect ing so rap paper Popularity Dependability Wolf ing Talking Dignity Her friends in service Curly hair Trig. --- She actually likes it. ond, qnfbesls WORST OFFENSE 11M!2DlA'IE IESTINATION Daily tests W.A.J. I That nlk Windham Love??? for College Geometry Collecting Beautician Easter eggs Academy Rolling her eyes Flirting Blocking corridors between classes Bronx accent 'Som people in Fashion School Arm Albany Business Collage Albany Business Co llege Cadet Nurse Corps school! Eloquent vocabulary Arlv Too quiet WACS Playing 42 Hensonville Blushing College She won't tell Who knows? who he is . That locker Merchant Marines Primping College G.I. haircut Leaving us :ln Jan. Feeling around Bi11's car Speaking vaguely Polly Good manners in the' subway Square dancing His pessimism Piniug for Don 23 Any Navy Cadet Nurse Corps Army 1-A in the Arm Albany Business College Albany Business College Windham Cadet Nurse Corps Q YEARS LATER Still at W.A.J.- Believe it or not Author of 1955's 'best seller' Living in Calif. Married with four children Piloting a plane St ill court ing R its J im' s private secretary Comnercial artist for Vogue Registered nurse Merchant Marines Married Enjoying another visit to N. Y. Traveling in a trailer China Still in the Merchant Marines Te aching k indergarten F.B. I. investigator Back in Windham Still tooling around B1ll's car Radio technician Windham' s A-l carpenter Enjoying life in Marion, N. Y. Far, far away Dairy fam owner A supervisor of nurses