DIANE ARCHER WINS ESSAY CONTEST, G. VEEDER SECOND

The judges of the contest sponsored by the Valley Echoes announce that the first prize winner is Diane Archer, with her selection, "The Most Perfect Of AIl," which is printed in this issue.

Since not enough poetry was submitted to make a fair judg­ment, an honorable mention was awarded in the essay contest. This was made to Gerrit Veeder for his humorous work, "Preview of Christmas," which is also printed in this issue.

First place winner received $2.50 and second place $1.50.

Judges for the contest were Miss Jimerson, Miss Quirk and Mr. Casey.

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Extensive Plans Now In Progress For Senior Ball

Plans are being made for the most elaborate dance of the year. The class of 1950 is making arrangements to hold its annual Senior Ball on December 28. Decorations have been receiving careful consideration as the Seniors are trying to make the gym look more like a ball room than it ever has before. The class is hiring the Director's Band, which made such a hit at the Inter-high Ball, to supply the music for the affair.

The Seniors have again come up with one of the original ideas for which they are already famous. For the first time a floor show is being planned for the Senior Ball. Following the theme, "Winter Wonderland," the decoration committee will try to capture the enchantment of a winter's evening.

General chairman for the ball is "Butch" Batzel. Decorations chairman is Janet Britton; ticket chairman, Jerry Welch; cleanup chairman, Bob Marks; check room chairman, Betty Ann McTarnaghan; band chairman, Dorothy Spizzano; publicity chairman, Bob Campfield.

American Legion Oratorical Contest Held At G.C.S.

On Friday, December 9, Jean Keenan won the annual American Legion oratorical contest. She spoke on the "Framing Fathers." Tad MacNaughton was runner-up, and his speech was on the “Framing Fathers." Others who participated in the contest were Richard Johnson, Donna Linfoot, Alan Jenkins, Ed Peterson and Alex Ivanov, They were introduced by Gerrit Veeder who was the Master of Ceremonies.

The judges were Miss Mary Quirk, George D. Newton and Rev. Alan J. Perrine.

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G.C.5. Boys Organize To Prevent Spread Of Delinquency

A new and different type of boys' club has been organized in Geneseo Central School. Under the name of "Dukes" the boys have formed an organization with a purpose.

The purpose of their club is to prevent juvenile delinquency. That is to stop the minor vandalisms so often committed by high school boys. In the words of their newly elected president, Sam Orlando, "We will stop it even if it takes brute force to do so," It seems that the boys feel that it is unfair to "have all us boys blamed for what a few do."

Election of officers was held November 30. The new officers are: Honorary president, Sam Orlando; honorary 1st vice-president, Jerry Welch; honorary 2nd vice-president, Bob Marks; honorary 300 vice-president, Joe Pilato; publi­ity manager, Bob Campfield; public relations manager, Nick Morello; personnel manager, Bill Wilcox; co-chairmen of activity committee, Tom Costello, Bill Scoville; transportation manager, Tony Savino.

GENESEO CENTRAL TO BE EVALUATED BY EDUCATORS

On March 21, 22 and 23 a group of educators will visit Geneseo Central School to evaluate it. Last spring the Board of Education decided that it would be a good idea to find out just how Geneseo Central compares with other high schools. To do this, they applied for membership in the Middle States Association of the American Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. In order to gain membership, a school must meet the requirements set up by the association.

At the present time the faculty is making an effort to evaluate the school themselves by answering questions in pamphlets received from the association. When the evaluation committee arrives they will take these outlines and check them with what they see around the school.

The purpose of ,this evaluation is to let the faculty, the Board of Education and the parents know where the school stands and how it compares with other schools. The evaluation committee will probably let the Board know what they think is lacking in the school. This procedure involves many committee meetings and much additional work on the part of the faculty but it is generally believed that the results will prove worth while.

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PARENTS' NIGHT WELL ATTENDED FOR SECOND YEAR

NInety-two parents assembled at Geneseo Central School on Tuesday evening, November 29, to meet their children's teachers.

During the early part of the evening, parents were shown around the school and taken to see the various teachers. After this they went into the auditorium where Mr. Perry showed the school movie.

Eight New Pupils Join Honor Group During Assembly

On December 2, the National Honor Society welcomed eight new members into its society in a candle light ceremony in GCS auditorium. Geneseo Central School confers no higher honor than membership in this society. New members initiated into the ranks of the Geneseo Chapter of the National Honor Society are: Jerry Welch, Audrey Osborne, Bill Wilcox, Seniors; Vesta Didas, Marcia. Manley, Eleanor Veeder, Jean Keenan and Alan Jenkins, Juniors.

Membership into this society is not necessarily granted to those with high averages but rather to those who can obtain an 85 average and who are well balanced in the other qualifications for the society. Members are chosen on the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Those chosen to enter this society have, in the opinion of their teachers, most nearly attained the basic objectives of education; they have developed well rounded personalities and show promise of reaching even greater objectives.

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LIBRARY CLUB VISITS COLLEGE BOOK FAIR

The Library Club visited the Book Fair at Geneseo State Teachers College December 1st and 2nd. This fair was held in the Anne Blake Lounge in the Administration building. The group was accompanied by Miss Quirk and Mrs. Patton. The members had lunch in the college cafeteria and then spent the rest of the time at the fair. Phyllis Fenner was the visiting mother.

Officers of the Library Club for this year are: LuciIle Kingston, president; Vesta Didas, vice-president; Helen McLaughlin, secretary-treasurer; Shirley Johnston, Library committee chairman; and Esther Bixby, recreation chairman.

Valley Echoes Staff

Editor. . . Mary Beth Vienna Business Mgr. Marie Johnson Advisor. . . . . Mary Domann

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Feature Writers-M, Doolittle, E. Veeder, M. Manley, J. Keenan, D. Archer, D. Robinson, L. Hall, R. Rider, B. Stewart, D. Spizzano Reporters-Beverly Davis, Rosie Rider, Donna Irwin, Jo Manley, Birdie Merrell, Phyllis DeBole, Margaret DeCamp.

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Editorials

I have received seyeral letters asking why we didn't have a bigger paper and why it wasn't printed more often. I only wish that both were possible but unfortunately neither is. Perhaps the best way I can tell you why is to let you see the financiaI report on the last issue:

Received from the sale of papers Nov. 15. . . . . $ 8.00

Cost of printing the paper.. 28.95 Difference which must be made up in some way by the staff . . . . . . . . . . . 20.95

So you see that at the present it is impossible to either enlarge the paper or to print one more often. We are striving to give Geneseo a paper of very high quality. It's for you-buy it!

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A REPORTER INQUIRES By Diane Archer

Attention students! Especially those of you who take science courses. Have you ever sat up late some black night slaving over your science notebook and finally staggered up the stair with malice toward one, namely, Mr. Smolensky? Have you asked yourself if he could have a better side un­known to you? Read this:

You know that he spent two years in the Navy, came here from Binghamton, and graduated from the University of Buffalo in '49. "But what," you ask, has he done during the other years of his life besides think up ways to make the lives of his future pupils miserable?

When in high school he went out for football, track, and basketball. His favorite subject was Latin and least favorite was history. He plays the violin strictly for his own enjoyment, and his taste in music leans toward the classics and traditional favorites.

While he was in the Navy his ship sank two submarines and participated in the invasion of Guam.

He secured some silks in China and Japan, and made the acquaintance of a Filipino monkey which acted as ship's mascot (He claims rather unconvincingly that he was interested in teaching even before he met the monkey).

He reads in his spare time, swims like a fish, considers modern art fascinating and approves very definitely of coeducational col1eges and universities.

At present he likes his new position, finds Geneseo a bit quiet but interesting and is proving to be a very helpful advisor to the Sophomore Class.

CARE SOAP CAMPAIGN

By Eleanor Veeder

What single factor contributes more than any other toward the development and spread of disease? How is this mighty factor sickening thousands in Europe?

Dirt and filth are breeders of disease, and SOAP is the only way to check it. Soap is what the weakened people of Europe need and must have. How else can they keep their babies clean and free from dirt and germs? How else can eating utensils be cleaned so that bacteria does not cling-bacteria may cause disease and death in young or old. How else can an impending epidemic be checked? After nearly every war, disease spreads through the survivors often taking as bad a toll of lives as the war itself, Are we who are sitting here in America in luxury, breathing sanitary air, eating purified food, wearing clean clothes, going to stand back and watch thousands die in Europe for that which we take so for granted- soap?

Are we so forgetful that we can not contribute to those in need? Christmas will soon be with us, and while we merrily flit about spending for those we love, we could well pause an instant and compare our situation with the poverty stricken conditions in Europe. In the pause perhaps the better nature in us will prevail and we will buy two bars of soap - Swan Soap - and bring merely the wrappers to school so that for each two wrappers Lever Brothers will send through CARE a bar of soap to the children of Europe.

Bring your wrappers to your home room Red Cross members where the Valley Echoes staff will collect them.

Hurry! The deadline is tomorrow and the need is great. Since other school papers in the country are sponsoring soap drives, let us surpass them all! Let's show them Geneseo's got what it takes and responds to the cry of the needy.

SENIOR INTERVIEWS

Janet Britton

Luck and a mad rush through the building enabled me to inte­view Janet Britton. Janet likes sports best in school and participates in many activities including cheerleading, intramurals, bowling, modern dancing and GAA. Cheering for championship games has provided her with many enjoyable hours during the years at GCS. Novels make up most of Janet's reading material and James Cain is her favorite author. Janet's choice in music borders on the classics and semiclassics, her favorites being Chopin's "Polonaise" and "Night and Day" by Cole Porter. To the other extreme Miss Britton's favorite pastime is seeing the Rochester "Royals" play. Her most interesting experience, and I'm sure you'll all agree, was being Geneseo's music queen at the Inter­High Ball.

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SANTA'S PREVIEW

By Gerrit Veeder

It was two days before Christmas and Santa Claus was just checking over his mail. “Listen to the kind of letters I'm getting this year,” he said to his helper, and then continued: "Dear Santa, please bring me an atomic chemistry Set, a supersonic cap pistol, and for my sister a doll that can blow rings."

My, but things are certainly changing; maybe I had better take a preliminary trip tonight just to see how things are, so I'll know what to expect Christmas Eve.

That night Santa hitched up the reindeer and he went speeding off into the night toward the south. Soon he could see the sparkling of the city lights through the crisp cold air, so he went swishing down onto the roof of a bungalow on the outskirts of the city. Hopping out of his sleight he suddenly stopped in his tracks and stared in amazement. There was no chimney on the house!

"Well," he said, "I'd better investigate," so he went around and rang the front door bel1. A man opened the door, and after seeing Santa shouted to his wife, "Well, Mary, look who's here; it's Santa Claus!" His wife came to the door and addressed the chunky visitor, "My, Jim, that's a clever costume, I could hardly recognize you."

"This is not Jim," said Santa, "This is Santa Claus and why don't you have a chimney?"

"Why, Jim, didn't you know that we had radiant heating put in the ceilings, a month ago? I guess we don't have you over

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THE MOST PERFECT OF ALL

By Diane Archer

No one knows Christmas any better than I do, my friend, for I sell Christmas trees. You can find people in my profession almost anywhere at Christmas time. Some sell trees for the money and some for the love of it. I would do it

even if I never gained a dollar. Every year you can find me sitting on my orange crate amid Christ­mas trees, puffing on my old Irish pipe. Even when it snows I sit there bundled up well with my thermos of coffee beside me and wait for the church bells to strike six. I meet a lot of people that way and I sell quite a few trees, too. I love the week when I sell trees, but Christmas Eve is extra special. There is no tomorrow for the Christmas tree business and so on Christmas Eve I reverse the cardboard sign and write in a slightly wobbly script, for I am not as young as I used to be, those magi­cal words, "Free Trees."

As the people come in the still clear sparkle of the eve commemorating the birth of Christ, I think they are different from the ones I have encountered previously that joyous week. But there is a certain something that makes them all similar. I never knew until last Christmas Eve, however, exactly what this elusive quality really was.

I was sitting as usual and watching the feathery flakes of snow flutter soundlessly down, decorating my little trees better than bright lights and tinsel ever could. When I looked up the street Martha was coming around the corner. Her dark hair was wrapped in a gay woolen scarf and her hands were covered with a pair of bright red mittens. I spoke her name softly and she came and sat down beside me. We scarcely had time to say a few words when more people began to come for trees.

First it was a young couple laughing and holding hands with the newness of their wedding rings shining in their eyes. They looked very carefully at all the trees and chose a lovely little blue spruce. The woman smiled as she thanked me and they went off through the snow.

No sooner had they gone than a long black car drew up at the curb and a tiny, vivacious woman, whom one could tell never waited for the liveried chauffeur to open the door, sprang cut. "Old Tom, Old Tom," she called, "I've come home for Christmas!" I knew at once she was little Mary O’Conners

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UNBEATEN RECORD MARRED BY TILT WITH DANSVILLE

The '49-'50 edition of the Blue Devils started off on the winning trail by overcoming its opposition in the first two contests, both home games. Going on the road they lost a hard fought league and conference game to Dansville by the score of 41 to 33. The evidence of closeness lies in the fact that the half time score was a 15-15 tie.

In its next home game, against Letchworth, the Blue Devils got back into the winning side of the ledger by trouncing the Letchworth team 60 to 34. Butch Millecan sparked the team to victory with 17 points.

The JV's got off to a fine start this season with a 47-16 win over Mt. Morris and a 37-27 victory over LeRoy.

However, they lost their first league game to Dansville 30-23. But the next week they returned to the win column by rolling over Letchworth 42 to 20. Jerry Spezzano had 11 points and Pete Bondi 10.

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who had married the wealthy boy she met while clerking in the jewelry store. It seemed not a year ago that she used to come, a child shivering in her worn coat, and stand there in the snow to pick out the smallest tree in the lot to take in her small arms and carry home. "I came," she continued breathlessly, "all the way from California. Christmas isn't right unless there's snow." She chose a large hemlock and her husband came from the car to help her lift it and place it gently upon the

FOUR TEAMS COMPETE IN BOYS' BOWLING AT PALACE ALLEYS

Every Saturday the boys' bowl­ing groups meet at the Palace bowling alleys. There are two leagues, the "B” league meeting in the afternoon. There are four teams in each league and first place is hotly contended in each league. Because relatively few games have been played so far, no averages are given in this Issue. However, they will be listed in the next issue.

The officers of the league are: president, R. Davis; vice-president, J. Spezzano; secretary, G. Veeder.

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top of the car, while the chauffeur stood and smiled to himself at the sight of them.

The procession continued for a long time. Mrs. Blake, from the bakery, who was too busy until then to get a tree, Dr. Hagen, on his way to church stopped to get a tiny tree for the parish, little Joe Andrews from across the tracks and many more stopped to choose their trees. Finally the streets were empty and the clock struck midnight! The snow drifted on as Martha smiled at me and said, "Tom do you know what makes these people seem so alike?" I answered, "No." "Why," she replied. “They’re all smiling.”

But this is enough of an old man's prattle. Take your tree and go, stranger. The clock is striking twelve and I must perform my ritual. For three years I have done this and this I will do for many years more, God willing. I must find the smallest, the most perfect tree of all and place it on my shoulder and take it to my Martha's grave.

GIRLS' SPORTS by Dona Linfoot

On September 16, the annual cheerleading tryouts were held in the Geneseo Central auditorium with fifteen girls trying out. The Varsity squad is: Janet Britton, Capt.; Dixie Britton, Gail Hoppough, Donna Linfoot, Lee Ann McKeown, Betty Jane Ulmer. The Junior varsity cheerleaders are: Eleanor Veeder, Capt.; Fran Allen, Lee McBride, and Birdie Merrell. The Girls' Athletic Association held its initiation for new members on September 23. Twenty girls were initiated, which brings the membership to a total of 53. The new members are: Jean Keenan, Vesta Didas, Mary A. Doolittle, Pat Johnston, Norma Elam, Shirley Richardson, Jean Hochadel, Roxie Williams, Barbara Stewart, Lee McKeown, Kay McCaughey, Fran Allen, Eleanor Bixby, Margaret DeCamp, Jo Manley, Birdie Merrell, Nancy Bull, Phyllis DeBole, Judy Staley and Mary Linton. According to the G.A.A. Constitution, a freshman girl is to be elected treasurer. This year Phyllis DeBole was chosen.

On November 11, girls went to York to play soccer. Since this was the first time our girls had played in two years, they did a good job by keeping York to just one penalty kick which made the final score 1-0 in favor of York.

Tryouts for the G.A.A. basketball team were held on December 6 with about 24 girls trying out.

After two practices had been held the team was chosen as follows: Forwards, Britton, J. Linsner, J.; Johnson, M.; Britton, D.; Linfoot, D.; DeBoIe, P. Guards, Sanford, J.; Rider, R.; Manley, M; Kingston, L.; McBride, L. The tentative girls' interscholastic sports schedule has been set up by the teachers of Livingston County. It is: December 17-Basketball Sports Day-York, Dansville, Avon, and Geneseo participating at Geneseo. December 14 - Basketball Play Day Caledonia, York, Avon, Mt. Morris, Dansville, Nunda, Livonia and Geneseo at Nunda. January 31-Basketball Invitation Game-Dansville and Geneseo at Geneseo. February 4 - Basketball Sports Day-Mt. Morris, Livonia, Nunda, Geneseo at Nunda. February 18-Junior High Basketball Play Day-All eight schools at York. Undecided - Basketball Invita­tion Game-Avon and Geneseo at Avon. Undecided-Square Dance Play

JUNIORS COMPLETE CARD CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY

The first project that the class of '51 attempted this year was selling Christmas cards. Although they set the goal at a thousand boxes the class sold only eight hundred boxes. This they consididered good in spite of the competition. Vesta Didas and Tommy Costello each headed a team during the Christmas card sales campaign with Tommy's team winning. Alex Ivanov was high seller with 100 boxes to his credit. Alex was also general chairman of the campaign.

As the Christmas card sale came to a close the Juniors were off on another venture. They started selling pencils with this year's basketball schedule on them. The class is still selling these pencils under the leadership of their chairman, Roy McTarnaghan.

Day-All schools invited, at Mt. Morris Youth Center.

A bowling play day may possibly be held at Mt. Morris some time in the early part of March. Of the twenty-five girls participating each Thursday at the Palace Bowling Alleys, these girls have the five highest averages; Norine Vienna, 121; Marcia Manley, 116; Polly Newton, 116; Peggy Gray, 114; Elaine Scondras, 112.

We noticed at the basketball games that very few of the student body knew the new cheers our cheerleaders have developed. Here they are:

COME ON GENESEO

Come on Geneseo, burn that floor, Come on Geneseo, raise that score, You can win so don't give in, Come on Geneseo, let's begin. FIGHTTEAM FIGHT

Fight team fight,

Fight team fight,

We've gotta win,

We've gotta win,

We've gotta win tonight. JUNIOR VARSITY YELLS

J.V. LOCOMOTIVE

Whether we win or whether we lose, This is the cheer we always use­

G-E-N-E-S-E-O

G-E-N-E-S-E-O

G-E-N-E-S-E-O

Fight team fight. CENTER,GUARD

Center, guard, forward too, Get that ball and put it through Shoot 'em high, shoot 'em low Come on team, let's go.

Now that you know the yells let's show a little spirit at the games and really yell.

MEMBER SUMMARIZES ACTIVITIES OF COUNCIL

The Student Council has started off very well this year and promises to continue to do so. Many projects have been taken up by the council. A new bulletin board has been received (from last year's project) and is now up in the hall. Letters have been purchased for the student council members of last year and also athletic letters have been purchased. The council is trying also to keep the students from walking on the lawns. Some children's clothes are being sent to a poor family in Kentucky by the members of the council in exchange for Christmas greens. Candy is being sold at games and after school to earn money. An assembly sponsored by the student council is being arranged. The council plans to advertise the activities of the school through photos taken by Ed Peterson and news articles written by various members of the council. These will appear in the Rochester and local papers.

The minutes and the budget of the student council are now on the bulletin board in the main hall.

There are other activities, too, but this should serve to prove that the student council is on the job. Members are: Duncan Bull, president; Peter Bondi, vice-president; Janet Britton, secretary; Eleanor Veeder, treasurer; and members Jean Keenan, Bob Wilcox, Chris Rider, Connie DeCamp, Margaret DeCamp, Dick Woolston, Jerry Spezzano, Ed Peterson, Ronny Kless, Polly Ann Newton, Dolores Spizzano, and Mary Ann Rosebrugh: Advisors are Miss Quirk and Mr. Rost.

AROUND THE HALLS

The Senior Ball is almost sure to be a success because after all, who knows any more about dances than Chairman "Butch" Batzel?

Rumor has it that Christmas vacation will see more dances than just the Senior Ball. How about that Senior Scouts and Wadsworth Hose Club members?

Does anyone know what Ken Freese has been up to lately? He certainly has gotten out of the public eye in Geneso anyway. They tell me that Bev Davis has her eye on three (three, mind you) Senior boys but she can't make up her mind.

Why was Barb Stewart so anxious to get back to Syracuse during Thanksgiving vacation?

Our congratulations to Mrs. Donovan!!!

We regret that it is absolutely impossible for us to keep up with the Freshman news and romance. That class moves so fast and minds change so quickly that it makes our heads swim just thinking about it.

We understand that tomorrow is a big day for Janet. Oh, yes, college vacations start earlier than ours. Or is it today he comes?

We understand that Audrey Osborne will be leaving us as she is moving to Buffalo. But she'll be back to graduate with us in June. “Let’s Take an Old Fashioned Walk" through the halls of GCS with Rosie and Bob.

Has anyone seen Jerry Spezzano around? Last we saw of him he was heading toward York.

Why can't Dotty Spizzano come to Year Book meetings on Sunday night? And whom does she dream about when she is sleeping so peacefully in study hall?

Oh yes, Ed, anyone can learn to typewrite!

The former Miss Lobaugh sent a "hello" to all at Geneseo Central in a letter recently received by Miss Domann. Since many students have inquired as to her whereabouts, the following is her new address:

Mrs. Thomas Dando 1816 8th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado What's the attraction above Scherline's Department store? We are sure it isn't the Boy Scout room.

Have you seen the new sign in front of the cabin in the park? A surprise birthday party was held for Butch Millecan at Mc­Keown's on December 6th.

NOW SHOWING

"It's a Great Feeling," co-star­ ring Birdie and Pete. "The Best Years of Our Lives," featuring the Freshmen. "So Dear to My 'Heart," featuring the new Honor Society members and their pins. "Every Girl Should Be Married," starring Elaine Toland Donovan. "Enchantment," co-starring Alan J. and Carolyn J. "The Three Musketeers," featuring Jerry, Sam, and Tony. "Spellbound," co-starring Dave and Peggy. "City Across the River," co-starring Dixie and Arlene. "Any Number Can Play," featuring the Dukes, The River Rats, and The Crusaders. “Sorry Wrong Number," co-starring Coleen and Bill W. "The Quiet One," starring Irma N. "Reign of Terror," starring Mr. Smolensky. "Scene of the Crime," filmed in Study Hall. "They Live By Night," featuring the Dukes. "That Midnight Kiss," co-starring Pat and Tommy. "Woman of the Year," starring Janet Britton. "The Green Promise," starring Miss Domann's little green Plymouth. "The Fallen Idol," co-starring Audrey Osborne and Bill W.

INQUIRING REPORTER

Question: What would you do if you inherited a million dollars?

Faculty

Mr. Smolensky -I would donate the money for a scientific research laboratory where I would be in charge, for cancer, TB and other diseases.

Miss Domann - I'd put it in the bank so I could think it over. I wouldn't want to make a mistake with that much money.

Seniors

Ed Duggan-I'd drop dead.

Bill Wilcox-I would buy a car, put some in a trust fund, stocks and bonds; send myself through college; set myself up after college; and buy necessary things.

Barbara Stewart - I would use it to travel, to buy a home for my parents, and for educational purposes.

Juniors

Alan Jenkins - "s'amuser"

Esther Bixby - I would put most of it in the bank and spend the rest of it for clothes.

Sophomores

Larry Hall - I'd buy a sailing yacht and sail around the world.

Ann Megathlin - "I'd take "a slow boat to China."

WHAT OUR TEACHERS THINK

Question: What do you think of high school romances?

Mr. Fancher - More or less a source of hinderance to scholastical attainment.

Mr. Castle - I think no couple should be without it.

Mr. Tauffner - I think it is a very good experience.

Mr. Clouser - Twenty years too soon.

Miss Jimerson - I think they are . . . flourishing.

Miss Henty - They are all right if they don't interfere with classes.

Miss Quirk - No comment!

Mr. Perry - Good but too much fooling in the halls.

Randall - They take me back to my school days.

Mr. Rost - They appear to be very enjoyable.

Mr. Smolensky - They are nice things to have only they should be kept outside of school.

Mrs. Bagg - The more friends one has among fellows and girls the better you can choose when you decide to get serious. High school romances make life more interesting ,but one should realize that high school is not the time for picking out a life partner.

Mr. Jenkins - Some are very nice but others seem silly.

Mr. Walker - I think they have their place. As far as the guidance department goes I think it a good way for boys and girls to meet others but I don't think they should go steady, or make a defin­ite decision until they are older and able to know what they want. I don't like public demonstrations.

Miss French - High school romance-fine! But don't romance in high school.

Miss Domann - They say, "It's love that makes the world go 'round." It makes one's head spin at least, trying to avoid “entangling alliances” in the halls.

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Freshmen

Bill DeCamp - I'd spend it.

Kathryn Aprile - I'd buy our basketball team new uniforms; Mr. Smolensky a new suit; a dark room for Mr. Perry; a golden rod for Mr. Casey to whip his angels; and a hundred dollars to every teacher to quit.

Junior High

Martha Morrison - I don't know what I'd do except buy a watch and a horse.

Larry Henty - I'd buy a ranch, a car, expensive clothes, oil. leases and tour Europe.

(Continued from Page 2) enough. Why not come in now and have a game of gin rummy?" "No, thank you," said Santa and he turned and walked out. The next house had a chimney so Santa stopped the sleigh and slid down. The living room which he entered was almost dark, but he could see two little girls facing a glaring patch of light in the corner of the room, so he reached in his bag and said "Merry Christmas, little girls, how would you like a nice picture book?" One of them turned and spoke sharply, "Don't bother us now, Daddy, we would rather wateh Gorgeous George on television." With that she turned back to the screen leaving Santa Claus speechless, but not too speechless to mumble something about Gorgeous George as he rose up the chimney. From there the able reindeer sped him down into the center of the city where they landed on the top of a tall building. Again Santa climbed out of the sleigh and then climbed down the fire escape until he came to an open window, men sitting before a short wave transmitter. One of them was speaking a foreign language into the microphone. Santa cleared his throat and the two men swung around, and faced him. "Merry Christmas," he cried. "Daa," said one of the men, "Christmas is chust a money making scheme for dose Hamerican capitalists! Can you hear this in Moscow," he exclaimed as he turned back to the microphone, Santa quickly left the room and climbed down to the street and walked around the corner, Here he came upon a sign above a door, marked "Stage Entrance," Lifting his bag to his shoulders he climbed the steps and entered, and found himself in the wings of the stage. A smiling man had just come off the stage and was walking toward Santa. "Merry Christmas," said the jolly man, as he opened his bag. "How would you like a beautiful tie?" "No, thanks," said the other, "I just won twenty thousand!" At this Santa let the neck tie fall back into the bag as he started after the retreating figure. Out on the street again Santa was annoyed at the man dressed just like him ringing bells on the corner, and even the men in the stores talking to children who thought they were seeing the real Santa Claus. Finally he went back to the sleigh and started back home. "Tomorrow night maybe I'd better come in a hydra-matic sleigh so I won't feel too old fashioned."