Blue Devils Lose To Mt. Morris; Face Perry Today

by GCS Press Service

Mt. Morris - (GCSPC)-Trailing almost throughout the entire game, the Geneseo Blue Devils suffered their first defeat in about a year and a half of league play at the hands of Mt. Morris, Friday night. The Geneseo squad fought desperately, but the game “just wasn't theirs” and the final score was 70 to 61.

Geneseo was barely able to get its bearings on the miserably small Mt. Morris gym floor, and that partly "cramped its style." The locals couldn't hit from the foul line either, and missed 18 out of 33 free throws, while Mt .Morris missed only 9 of the same number. High scorer for Geneseo was Dick Woolston, with 20, followed by Paul Vienna and Dave Love with 15 and 12 respectively. Aprile and Ulmer each got 5, Holmes 2, and Turner 1. Mt. Morris' Sardinia was having a spree that night, and racked up 24 points, along with Sawyer's 23. Livonia and Mt. Morris now stand as the only undefeated teams of the league.

The junior varsity met a similar fate, being downed by Mt. Morris in a hard-fought battle. Henry Cottom racked up 20 points for the Blue Jays on Friday night.

Perry central invades the local court tonight to play a non-league contest. Preliminary game time is 7 o'clock. Perry is rated as a strong club this year also, and this game will be the last until Christmas vacation is over.

The Blue Devils were completely undefeated in league play last year, and for some time near the end of the previous season. The Mt. Morris victory Friday night was Geneseo's first loss in this season, and thus in quite some time.

Other sports on page three

JUNIORS COMPLETE CARD CAMPAIGN TO RAISE MONEY

The annual Junior Class Christ­mas card sale has come to a successful end. This year they sold several types of Christmas cards, wrapping paper, and all-purpose cards. Under the chairmanship of Mary Ann Rosebrugh, the town and outlying areas were canvassed. When the final results were computed, the sale was termed a suc­cess.

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The Sophomores are now making the delivery of the personalized stationery, napkins, and name tape which they have been selling. With Martha Welch as chairman, the class has certainly made a dent in the goal for which this money goes, the senior trip!

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Music Department Presents Program Of Christmas Music

On December 21, at 8:00 p. m. in the school auditorium, the public enjoyed a Christmas program sponsored by the Music Department of Geneseo Central School, which includes the Band, Orchestra, Junior High Chorus, Senior Chorus, the Mens' Group, and the Boys' Quintet.

By executing a few numbers, the department showed the public what it is capable of doing. The Junior Chorus sang; "Angles We Have Heard on High," "Christ is Born on Christmas Day," and "Go Tell it on the Mountains." The Senior Chorus sang, "Sleep of the Infant Jesus," "Alleluia," "Praise Carol," and "God Grant Us," The combined choruses sang, "Noel Nouvelet," "Adeste Fidelis," and "Contique de Noel." From the Mens' Group, the public heard, "Deck the Hall's," and "Wassail." The Boys' Quintet sang, "It came Upon a Midnight Clear," and "Winter Wonderland." The Orchestra, under the direction of Mrs.

"WINTERLAND" COMMITTEE: Serving on the main arrangements committee of the Senior Ball, are, from left: Carol Root, Patricia Schaap, Geraldine Battaglia, and Hubert Richardson. The group is planning for the dance which will take place a week from tonight, December 29, in the G.C.S. gym, from nine till one. Tickets now available from senior class members.

"A Pair of Lunatics", a one act play under the direction of Miss Jimerson, and starring Martha Welch and Terry O'Brien, was enjoyed very much by the students of Geneseo last Friday afternoon in assembly. The play was about two people in an insane asylum. Each thought the other was a lunatic but it seemed that neither of them were.

COLLEGE NIGHT

Geneseo Central will be host to the annual "College Visiting Night" on January 11, 1954. The guidance department has announc­ed that about twenty schools will be represented in the meetings.

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Milliman, played, "Christmas Music by Grieg," and "Merry Christmas" by Carl Frangkiser. The Band, under the direction of Mr. Cooney, played, "Christmas Suite" by H. L. Walters, "Victor­ious Overture" by Carl Frang­kiser, and "Four Episodes for Band" by J. J. Morrissey.

The program was excellently performed, and really enjoyable to the public.

Extensive Plans Now In Progress For Senior Ball

The most important, elegant dance of the year will he given during the Christmas holidays and many plans are now being made for this great event, which will take place on December 29th. A group of six has been chosen to plan this annual Senior Ball. Each one is chairman of a certain com­mittee and will help carry out the various duties connected with it. They are: Carol Root, Tickets; Geraldine Battaglia, Advertising and Chaperones; Alice Brown, Re­freshments; Hubert Richardson, Decorating; and Peter Herron, Cleanup. Patricia Schaap is Gen­eral Chairman.

After carefully considering suggestions for a theme, "Winterland" was selected by the class. A con­tract has also been signed; accept­ing Johnny Hartzog and his Or­chestra to play at the Ball. Mr. Hartzog's Orchestra has gained fame in Rochester at a youth club.

"Valley Echoes" Staff

Geneseo Central School

Editor.. W. MacNanghton

Business Manager.. P. Schaap

Advisor.. Mr. Howard Copeland Reporting Staff-G. Battaglia, T. Brown, E. Johnson, M. Johnson, M. Mannix, A. Morello, E. Neureiter, C. Root, P. Schaap, D. Smith, J. Stapley, D. Taft, and D. Tewksbury.

Sports Staff-R. Bark, H. Richardson, D. Smith, A. Brown, and D. Tewksbury.

Circulation Dept.-P. Schaap, J. Stapley, and E. Johnson.

(Controlled by GCS Press Service) "Valley Echoes" is scheduled to be published three times this year (1953-54) through GCS Press Service funds raised by sales and program revenue. This being the first edition, the two remaining ones will appear in March and May. The publishing of these three papers is only one of the "Valley Echoes" services as a student newspaper.

"Valley Echoes" is supplemented by "Scholastic Roto".

'Price Ten Cents.

THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES

The "Valley Echoes" Staff sells Coca-Cola at home basketball games in order to make up for part of the extra publishing cost of the paper. Why not buy a 'Coke' tonight at the game, and help the school paper at the same time?

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Overheard

Mr. MacNeil reports: The Ag boys say that milking machines are great, but when it comes to milking cows by hand, that's an udder matter.

Mr. Staley, driving along with Coach Clouser in his "orange and black" wonder: "Coach, can't you go faster than this?"

Coach: I can, but I don't want to leave the truck in the middle of the road.

When the senior yearbook portraits were returned, this was overheard:

Senior: These pictures make me look like an ape! Freshman: You should have, thought of that before you had them taken.

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. . . . and Merry Christmas to you, too!

Polio Prevention Featured In Coming "March of Dimes"

The high school papers of the country are joining the rest of the press in presenting the new and thrilling developments in polio prevention, together with the unprecedented challenge of the 1954 March of Dimes, which begins January 2. The "Valley Echoes" has been asked to present the story, as follows:

As the National Foundation for Infantile paralysis moves into the 1954 March of Dimes, (January 2 through 31), it is faced by its most hopeful and yet most challenging year of all time.

The hope is polio prevention. Plans are underway for mass test­ing of a trial vaccine in the year ahead. In addition to that, the National Foundation is increasing its gamma globulin purchases to more than twice the volume of H153.

The challenge lies in raising 75 million dollars-the cost of polio prevention, plus the expense of supporting established programs of patient aid, research, and public and professional education.

The whole problem of polio control is closely related to high

school students. As teenagers, they fall into an age group most susceptible to infantile paralysis. As the next generation of parents, they may very well be the first to have no fear of their children being crippled by polio.

But the fight is not over yet. Vastly increased sums will be needed in the fast-approaching March of Dimes, if the National Foundation is to push the polio prevention program to completion while still maintaining its three essential programs of patient aid, research, and professional education.

Geneseo Central students will be asked again this year to contribute through school, to the March of Dimes. With the great need in mind, you can see how your contribution, as generous as you can make it, will be used in the great fight against polio.

One, ten, even 100 dimes would not begin to meet the cost of a single case of polio, but the sums contributed in the school drive and outside drives will add up and your contribution will be needed and will be all-important.

This feature deals with a few suggestions designed to aid the high school student in improving his study habits and general ability to get more out of school academically. Geneseo Central students may do well to read this over and put into practice those ideas which fit each one's particular needs.

Definite Study Place

First, have a p1ace to study. It should be a definite spot where you can be relatively free from interruptions. Keep this study area well ventilated and not too warm. Be comfortable, but avoid being too comfortable. Adjust your light so that the light will not shine in your eyes; don't work in a glaring light or in a shadow. Keep your desk cleared for action, and have all work material at hand before you start work.

Concentrating

Start studying as soon as you sit down at your desk. Avoid day­dreaming; work intensely while you work. Keep your one job clearly before you, and forget everything else. Interest is the greatest aid to concentration. Find relations between new materials and old interests. The more you

know about anything, the more interesting it becomes.

Effective Reading

Rapid and accurate reading is one of the most important single factors in scholarship. It is an absolute essential for success in many occupations, and it proves a free ticket to much leisure-time pleasure and satisfaction. Slow, lazy reading is an unnecessary waste of time. Some college fresh­men read less efficiently than average eighth graders. The fol­lowing suggestions will aid you in developing adequate reading habits:

Have something definite to look for when you read. Use table of contents, paragraphing, illustrations, and summary in order to get a preliminary "over-all" view of each assignment. Ask yourself questions about the topic. What problem is the author trying to answer? How does this subject

relate to material already learned in this and other courses? How does it tie up with your own ex­perience?

Extend your word knowledge. Carefully note technical terms and thoroughly learn their meaning. Words are the tools of thought. Keep a small note book for new words in new courses and quiz yourself on their meaning from time to time.

Read silently. Excessive lip movement is one of the most serious causes of slow reading. Your lips cannot keep pace with your eyes. Practice forcing yourself to read against time. The increase in speed will be accom­panied by an increase in under­standing. You can't day-dream while you are studying if you force yourself to read rapidly. Reading is an active process, which requires alertness and curiosity.

Activities

Don't join all the extracurricular activities you can. There are high school students who join every club and organization just for the sake of joining. It is much better, for the school and for yourself, to belong to perhaps two activities and take an active part in them than join all and not have time to even get to the meetings.

If, for instance, you belong to the Butterfly-Collecting Club which meets eighth period on Tuesday, you shouldn't try to join the Language Club which meets at the same time. No one has a right to belong to a club unless he is willing to work and take responsibility in that club. You cannot afford to be in too many activities, for the time consumed in working on a couple of activities is likely to be all the extra time you will have.

Credit for Material

Portions of this "Valley Echoes" feature were taken from a Bulletin of the Phi Eta Sigma, a nation­al scholastic fraternity for college freshmen. Other material was based on research done on area schools and their activity systems.

Jerry Ulmer, (No. 20), speedy Geneseo player drives in for a lay­up good for two points, plus one extra point gained from the free­throw line on the above play, in a recent encounter. The game was a local one against York Central, which the Geneseo Blue Devils won, 55 to 31.

G.C.S. Blue Devils Slaughter Nunda and Lima Cage Squads

Playing against virtually no opposition at all, the Geneseo Central Blue Devils added two more wins to their record last Friday and Tuesday nights, as they swamped Nunda 63 to 27 and Lima 76 to 33. Visiting the Nunda court last Friday, the Devils were somewhat impolite guests as they proceeded to roll up a 13 to 8 first quarter score and a 30 to 11 half time tally. Continuing to pour it on, even with the second five from the bench playing most of the game the Devils left the court at the third period with a 46 to 20 lead.

Outstanding play in the Nunda game was shown by Vienna and Love. Vienna racked up 15 of the 30 points Geneseo had in the first half with consistent one handed push shots, while Love tallied his 18 for the night on driving lay­ups and deceptive dribbling andball handling combined with his sensational change of pace. Woolston was a bulwark on the boards, both offensively and defensively for Geneseo and Aprile added his usual steady influence over the club when they began to run wild.

FIGHT TB! Buy Christmas Seals.

Playing host to Lima on Tuesday evening, the Blue Devils were swift and precise in piling up a resounding 76 to 33 total over their guests, again using the so called "second string", if Roger Clouser has such a thing. Plaster­ing the meshes for double figures in the Lima game were four Geneseo players, Aprile with seven and

five for a total of 19; Vienna, six from afield for 12 points; Woolston 6 and 2 for a 14 point total and Love with 4 and 3 to garner 11. Every member of the varsity squad tallied as Linton got 5; Deiffen­bacher 8, Turner 2, Ulmer 1, and Cottom 4.

Big test of the year for the Geneseo quint will take place on the night of January 15 when they travel to Livonia to meet the only other club in the league which seems to have any chance of giving them a fight for a win.

Amazing thing about Geneseo's squad this season is the fact that every member is capable of taking over a teammate's position and handling it properly. Coach Clouser has a wealth of bench strength and above all has a group of boys who are all endowed with the desire to play as a team.

BOYS BOWLING

The Boys' Bowling League meets every Saturday morning at the Geneseo Palace Alleys to compete in four teams.

Vern Britton has been elected as President of the League, and Paul Vienna as Secretary, while Walt Sanders serves as Treasurer.

Basketball Team's Opening Encounters Reviewed Briefly

The Geneseo Central Blue Devils got off to a nice start this year by taking a non-league victory over Attica, 63 to 58. Vienna, Love, and Aprile ranked as high scorers for the opening battle, each of them having 15 or better points to their credit.

In the second encounter, this time a league game, the Blue Devils took a 48 to 31 decision over Avon, and the Geneseoans, defending league champs, were on the warpath. The junior varsity matched the Blue Devil squad with a 31 to 27 win over Avon also.

Keeping hold of their winning streak, the undefeated locals out-tallied York, 55 to 31. Dick Woolston was the team's high scorer, with 14 points. The hot Blue Jays took a 40 to 36 win that night also. Dave Love racked up 18 points to pace the Blue Devils to a wide 63 to 27 marginal victory over Nunda, followed by Vienna's 16. Larry Orman and Rog Spezzano tallied 12 and 10 respectively for the Blue Jays against the Nunda foes, the junior varsity took a win, 43 to 37.

GIRLS' SPORTS

BOWLING

Begining bowlers plagued the alleys December 3, as they played their first games. The high scor­ers were: Pat Caryle, Carol John­son, Julie DeCamp and Janet Bartholomew.

The Bowling teams, headed by Captains Gerry Battaglia, Mary Ann Rosebrugh, Lorraine Marks, Shirley Culbertson, Donna Smith, Kathleen Smith and Joan Waskey, started the season off Monday, December 7, when they played their first scheduled tournament.

CHEERLEADING

Lorraine Marks, Donna Smith, Teresa Kingston, and Alice Brown recently attended a Cheerleading Clinic at York Central School. They discussed cheerleading techniques, gained many ideas for improvement of the squads and gave advice to the other girls from the surrounding counties.

Several Geneseo seniors will be taking College Board Entrance Examinations at the University of Rochester. The examinations will be taken on Saturday, January 9, 1954, at the Riverside Campus.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball Intramurals are being played, headed by their Captains Denise Clark, Martha Welch, Eva Johnson, and Marlene Johnson, Mixed Volleyball has started with a group of 14 teams. These games are played during gym class, whereas the girls' are played during the noon hour.

GENESEO CENTRAL

Hit Parade

"Have You Heard. . . ?":

Lorraine Marks singing, "El­mer's Tune."

Tom Shel1y's "I Get Ideas," "I'll Take You Home Again,

Kathleen" sung, by Doug Johnson. Tom Brown on a "Slow Boat To China." Larry Orman's "How 'ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On the Farm?" Doug "How Many Hearts Have You Broken" Johnson.

"Stranger In Paradise" - Bill MacNaughton in .... (Censored by Editor) .., N.Y.

"Santa, Baby": how about a mouse for Miss Jimerson's kitten, Missy.

"Undecided," Walt Sanders.

"Isn't Love Wonderful?" with Mary Ann Rosebrugh.

Paul Least - "I'm In Love again."

Bonnie Bull sings "Hold Me,"

Paul "No Other Love" Vienna. "From Here To Eternity" ­From now 'till June.

ONLY AT C.C.S

MR. PERRY's REAL GONE! (with the wind) Sally Miller: Mr. Perry, have you read "Gone With the Wind"? Mr. Perry: Yes, but I had to read the book in my "cyclone cellar!"

A "COOL CAT" DEAL FOR SALE-Cats, very cheap; will eat anything-very fond of children. See Louise Steele.

C.C.S. ART DEPARTMENT TAKES BUFFALO TRIP

On the morning of December 18, Friday, members of the Basic and Advance Art classes left Geneseo Central around 8:30 for their field trip to Buffalo, N. Y.

The trip's purpose was to see the Art classes and to see how the different types of art were taught in Buffalo. Those interested in becoming teachers were given the opportunity to see Buffalo State Teachers College.

When we arrived in the city we went first to the Albright Art School, where we heard a lecture on Contemporary Art by Roger Squires, a member of the Albright Art Gallery. While at the Albright Art School, we were given the chance to see actual art classes in session with models and other subject matter.

When we finished at Albright Art School we went to the Albright Art Gallery where we saw examples of all types of art. The Albright Art Gallery is considered by many art lovers as one of the best in the surrounding sections of Buffalo.

Our final visit was to the Buf­falo State Teachers College, where we saw how students live at the college and what they do for entertainment. The College, on a whole, was very nice, and the students were very friendly.

Those who went were: Pat Schaap, Martha Morris, Joanne Waskey, Doug Johnson, Tom Brown, Vern Britton, Dick Bark, Dave Deiffenbacker, Wayne Turner and our art teacher, Mr. Burt Towne.

We went to the city in two cars, one was driven by Doug Johnson and the other by Mr. Towne.

Christmas In Holland

by Elizabeth Neureiter

In Holland, the giving of pres­ents, which we always associate with Christmas, takes place on December 6. This is a day of great gaiety and fun. The presents which people give to each other are usually of a comical nature.

Preceeding this day, in most of the large cities of Holland, there is a parade with Sinterklass (Santa Claus) riding on a white horse. He has a long white beard and is dressed in the bishop's robe. Ac­companying him is his helper, Zwarte Piet (Black Pete), who is elegantly dressed in a costume with bloomers and long socks and a plumed hat. Through the cities they go, waving to the crowds and Piet, with others dressed like him, throws whistles and other small gifts to the children. The parade also contains some decorated floats.

On or before December 6, parties are usually held in the schools or by individual classes. At these, someone is dressed as Sinterklaas and also as Zwarte Piet. The students exchange gifts which are wrapped in a funny manner with humorous poems atached. Sinterklaas then reads from his big book about the virtues or sins of each individual person. Christmas songs are sung, and the Piets distribute candy. In the homes, the small children place their shoes by the fireplace on the eve of December 6 and Sinterklaas comes and fills them with small gifts.

On Christmas day, itself, there are religious services in the churches. Larger gifts are also exchanged within the family.

Thru the Halls

A rumor has been heard that Mark's front yard has turned into a parking lot for Vienna's Buick. Say, Joanne W., We hear you're quite good at fixing "fuse boxes." Found: A method of spending evenings without resorting to homework. For information consult Mary Ann R. and Dave L.

Wanted: Salesgirl at Ulmer's Drug store. Here's your chance Teresa!

Has anyone seen Donna Smith around? Last we saw of her she was heading toward Livonia, Avon or, well we're undecided which one it is now!

Have you noticed that Jim Culbertson has increased his interest in hotel managements? Do you

GUIDANCE DEPT.

Pictured above are, from left, Mrs. Mary Hally and Mr. Charles Walker of the G.C.S. guidance department. The guidance depart­ment serves not only to adjust students schedules, but to help in selecting future courses of study.

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ELECT, INITIATE, AND FUNCTION WELL

F. H. A.

The Future Home-makers of America, Geneseo Chapter, have recently selected officers. They are. Onnalee Terrell, president; Loretta Pecora, vice-president; Gloria Toland, recording secretary; Marylyn Tones, corresponding secretary; and Rose Mary Deliberto, treasurer.

Junior Red Cross.

The Junior Red Cross is going to send five Christmas gifts to the veterans in the Batavia Hospital. Each school in the county chapter is sending gifts, making a total of forty.

G. A. A.

The Girls' Athletic Association recently had initiations for their new members. For their project this year, the G. A. A. is sponsoring record dances after the basket­ball games.

Junior Historical Club.

Elziabeth Neureiter gave a talk yesterday on "Christmas In Holland" before the Junior Historical Club.

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know anything about this, Sandy? Did anyone tell Alice Brown that Geneseo plays Perry tonight? Basketball. that is.