Ilion High School - Class of 1967

Herkimer Evening Telegram - June 26, 1967

Challenges Facing Graduates Outlined At Ilion Commencement

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Challenges Facing Graduates Outlined At Ilion Commencement

ILION - Challenges facing today's graduates were outlined yesterday by Dr. Lester Kieft, speaker for Ilion Central High School 1967 commencement in the high school auditorium.

Speaking on "The Triple Challenge" Dr. Kieft told the 183 graduates there are three challenges --- the vision to see, the faith to believe and the courage to do.

Dr. Kieft, chairman of the Chemistry Department at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa., cited Louis Pasteur for comparison in the challenge of "vision to see."

Pasteur had developed a rabies preventative after watching two men carry a small boy who been bitten by a rabid wolf, Dr. Kieft related.

"He then got the idea to do something to help people," Dr. Kieft said. "He did. Pasteur, after schooling and graduation, developed the rabies preventative. He is better known, however, for his work in pasteurization and fermentation."

In the "faith to believe" challenge, Dr. Kieft noted there is a difference between faith and fear.

"Fear is a jailer locking the spirit of man, while faith allows for man to tear down this wall," he said.

For the "courage to do" challenge, Dr. Kieft used as an example the life of Winston Churchill and a boy who had been blind since birth and who was graduated from Bucknell University despite his handicap.

The program opened with the invocation said by the Rev.Gregory J. Mulhall, pastor of the Church of Annunciation. James Strife gave the salutatory address, "What a High School is," followed by the valedictory given by Joyce Monteau, "A Standard of Values."

Music was provided by the high school orchestra with Marsha Davidson as soprano soloist, Jack Miller and Francis Plano. Accompanists were Jeanne Williams and Donna Compeau. The Ilion High School Orpheus Chorus also sang, directed by Mrs. Jasmine E. Poplaski.

Leo J. Sammon Jr, high school principal, awarded the prizes. Diplomas were presented by Arthur Dauten, Board of Education president and George E. Anderson, superintendent of schools.

The Rev. Robert W. Withington, rector of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, said the benediction.

Stephen Reul and Barbara Keddell received the Earl Parry Watkin Scholarship and the Miss Ethel S. Campbell Scholarship, respectively, both given by the Ilion Teacher's Association.

Each of the two scholarships are grants of $200 for four years or a total of $800.

Victor Norman, the I. Clarke Seamans Scholarship for one year. This is given to the graduate entering either Syracuse University or Utica College of Syracuse University.

Joyce Monteau and James Strife received the Clayton Memorial Scholarship. This is a one-year scholarship presented by the family of Floyd and Emma Clayton to a person who is proficient in mathematics and science.

Mary Ann Kroll, the Beta Chi Rho Nursing Scholarship and the Ilion Memorial Post, American Legion Auxiliary Nursing Scholarship.
Robert Turley, the Varisty Club Scholarship of $100 given in memory of Richard N. Adams, Class of 1962, to one of its members who will pursue a course in physical education or general education.

Richard Crocker, the Leo B. Ahern Memorial Scholarship presented by his wife, Mrs. Lucy Ahern. This is to a graduate who has shown proficiency in the industrial and vocational laboratories of the school program and who is going to pursue advanced work in one of these areas.

Mary Ellen Lewis, the Ilion Jaycee Jayncee Scholarship of $100 sponsored by the Ilion Jaycee- Jayncee organizations. The award is in memory of Mrs. Sarah Dacquino Simmonette and children.

Edna Sullivan, the Ilion Savings and Loan Scholarship. This is a new $100 scholarship given to a student Who has shown interest, enthusiasm, aptitude and ability to achieve in the business field and who plans to continue secondary training in the field.

Robert Turley, Donald Albin, Elizabeth Campbell and Donna Compeau, the Hoard Memorial Award Trust Fund. This is a scholarship fund to assist students who are going to college. They are awards, study grants of varying amounts.

Prizes were:

Joyce Monteau, the Earl Parry Watkin Memorial prize for valedictorian, $20;
mathematics and science, first prize, $10;
Loretta O. Douglas Memorial Award given by Ilion Alumni Association for outstanding work in English, $50;
highest average in physics, $10 and
the R.P.I. medal for achievement in science;
the John Guy Prindle Memorial prize for science, first prize, $10;
French, four years, $10.

James Strife, school prize for salutatorian, $20;
mathematics and science, second prize, $10;
the John Guy Prindle Memorial Prize in science, second prize, $5 and
Latin, four years, $10.

Margaret Getman, publications award, $25, given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Braybrook in memory of their daughter, Linda Braybrook (Class of 1963);
the Welcome Wagon of the Mohawk Valley, $25, for outstanding service to the school program and community life;
The English Literature term paper prize given by the Historical Club of Ilion, $10.

Stephen Reul, history, four years,
the Cornelia Nagel prize given by Mrs. Abram Zoller, Herkimer, $5;
American History, 12th year, given by Mohawk Valley Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution, $5;
World History, 10th year, given by Miss Barbara Schwarz in memory of her mother, Mrs. Anna Schwarz, $5.

Francis Plano, speech arts, $10 and
the Outstanding Attitude in Instrumental Music prize given by Ilion Masonic Lodge, $5.

Marsha Davidson, the Robert Kent Memorial Prize in music, $10 and
the William and Nettie Parker prize, outstanding work in science or music, $50.

Linda Peters, Ilion High School Class of 1942 prize for a student going to Herkimer County Community College, $50.

Kathleen Maurice, American History Award given by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Applegate in memory of Mrs. Kathleen Withington, $10.

Barbara Argersinger, the Diane Monteau Memorial for outstanding cooperation and attitude in the school program, $10.

Carol Korba, art for three years, $10.

Sherry Streeter, homemaking for three years, $10.

John Wagner, industrial arts and vocational shop for three years, $10.

Linda Deller, the Women of the Moose prize for nurse's training, $10.

Donna Coleman, Spanish for four years, $10.

Marilyn Neale, bookkeeping for two years, $10.

James Getman, Myles Sinnott and Thomas Fletcher, the William Hempstead Post, VFW awards for progress for a boy, $10 each;
Connie La Puma, Sharon Wagner and Melinda Marley, the VFW Auxiliary prize for progress for a girl, $10 each.

Patricia Allen, the Priscilla Burnham Memorial for piano, $10.

Janice Valent, the St. Anne's Guild of St. Augustine's Church, in memory of Mrs. Kathleen Withington, $10. This award to a girl who exemplifies high moral character.

Mary Crossett and John Mackin, the Police Benevolent Association (most progress by a boy and girl through their individual effort and perseverance), $10 each.

Elizabeth Campbell, the Zonta Club, Herkimer, for showing the most growth in school service and citizenship $10.

Robert Gregg and Vernon Wollaber, mechanical drawing prizes $10, each.

Michael Braun, the Citizenship Prize given by Mohawk Valley Lodge, B'nai B'rith. Herkimer $10.This is awarded the student who exemplifies the characteristics of good citizenship.

Carol VandaWalker and Christine Bremer, for proficiency in secretarial practice, $10 each.

Nancye Robertson, office practice two years and typing, given by the Herkimer County Business and Professional Women's Club, $10.

Patricia Small, English award for progress and good school citizenship in honor of retired English teacher, Mrs. Elizabeth Marston, and given by Mir. and Mrs. John Gird, $10.

Mary Crossett, the National Honor Society Prize, $65.

Donors of sums of money not specifically designated for special prizes and awarded at the discretion of the principal and awards committee, were: Remington Arms Co., $25; Oneida National Bank and Trust Co., $50; Marine Midland Bank and Trust Co., $50; Philia Charity Sorority, $10; Ilion Council, Knights of Columbus, $10; Ilion Masonic Lodge, $5; Ilion Elks Lodge, $10 and Ilion Kiwanis Club, $25.

Receiving diplomas were:

Ann Acquaviva,
Donald Albin,
Patricia Allen,
Frances Ameduri,
Barbara Argersinger,
Roy Backman,
Michele Bacon,
Elaine Baker,
Terry Baker,
Emily Barton,
Sharon Bedworth,
Jeffrey Bly,
Richard Bly,
Anthony Bonvino,
Christopher Bouck.

Also,
William Bracken,
Michael Braun,
Christine Bremen,
Deveraux Bugal,
Barbara Burke,
Laury Cacciatore,
John Callahan,
Elizabeth Campbell,
Mary Carney,
Peter Chapin,
David Chesebrough,
Patricia Cirillo,
Thomas Clark,
James Colburn,
Donna Coleman.

Also,
Nancy Collea,
David Comes,
Donna Compeau,
Robert Conkling,
David Coons,
Cynthia Coyle,
Richard Crocker,
Mary Crossett,
Anthony Cudhea,
Linda Dack,
Mary Daily,
Marsha Davidson,
Barbara Dawson,
Theresa DeForrest,
William DeJohn.

Also,
Linda Deller,
Raymond DeRocco,
Douglas DeRosia,
Catherine Deyle,
Anne Doolen,
Donald Dunn,
Keith Edwards,
Christopher Eller,
Ronald Engell,
Francis Enjem,
O. John Falzareno,
Elaine Ferguson,
Betsy Feuerstein,
Cora Fischer.

Also,
Benjamin Fletcher,
Barbara Gardinier,
Peter Garlock,
Clinton Gear,
Donald Geragi,
Jane Gerdey,
James Getman,
Margaret Getman,
Maryke Geutskens,
Jean Goldin,
Pamela Gollegly,
Austin Greene,
Robert Gregg,
Donald Greig,
Rosemary Hall.

Also,
David Hammond,
Joyce Hanson,
Timothy Heneka,
Michael Hoffman,
Barbara Horwald,
Frances Hosel,
Russell James,
Christine Joy,
Barbara Keddell,
Wayne Kencharek,
Michael Kinney,
Susan Klippel,
Carol Korba,
Estelle Krawczyk,
Mary Ann Kroll.

Also,
Connie LaPuma,
Carol Lawrence,
William Leach,
Mary Ellen Lewis,
Robert List,
Sandra Loftis,
Mamie Loiacano,
Donna Lyman,
John Mackin,
Melinda Marley,
Kathleen Maurice,
Constance Maury,
Jayne Maxson,
Mary Ellen McCann,
Joel McGovern,
Cynthia Mead.

Also,
Martin Merchant,
Gale Mickle,
Deborah Miller,
John Miller,
Timothy Miller,
William Mogenson,
Joyce Monteau,
Thomas Moreau,
Christopher Morris,
Laurel Morrisette,
Christina Morse,
Francis Murray,
Marilyn Neale,
Nancy Newman,
William Nichols.

Also,
Victor Norman,
Christine O'Connor,
William Ortlieb,
Sandra Paragi,
Arthur Patrei,
Veronica Peak,
Elizabeth Pelletier,
Linda Peters,
Christine Peterson,
Francis Plano,
Carol Polley,
Phyllis Powell,
John Purcell,
Donald Raux,
Michael Raymond.

Also,
Joan Reed,
Stephen Reul,
Lynn Reynolds,
Gary Rigo,
Nancye Robertson,
Richard Rogers,
Susan Rothwell,
Michael Russell,
Michael Scott,
Dale Sheffield,
Myles Sinnott,
Margaret Slocum,
Patricia Small,
Janice Snedeker.

Also,
Florence Spencer,
Michael Squire,
Dennis Staskus,
David Steele,
Donald Sterling,
Ronald Sterling,
Daniel Stone,
David Stone,
Judith Stone,
Sherry Streeter,
James Strife,
Judith Stubley,
Edna Sullivan,
John Sweeney,
Patricia Teso,
Patricia Trevor.

Also,
Robert Turley,
Janice Valent,
Carol Vandawalker,
Timothy Vandawalker,
James Van- Sickle,
John Wagner,
Sharon Wagner,
Sandra Walby,
Karen Warner,
Roger Weeden,
Gary Whiteford,
John Whittaker,
John Wilcox,
Joan Withington,
Vernon Wollaber,
Carol Woolver,
John Wright,
Linda Wright.