by Pete Beckary | Mar 9, 2025 | Friends, Music, School in the 80s
The Perry Central School Class of 1982 was very blessed at the beginning of the school year with the arrival of Mr. Elwyn Roll who assumed the role as Junior & Senior High Chorus Director. Mr. Roll’s popularity amongst the students grew the choruses very...
by Pete Beckary | Oct 9, 2017 | Raised in the '70s
Every Memorial Day the Perry High School Marching Band would don those heavy and hot wool uniforms and march from Olin Avenue – down from the High School football field/track – and move out onto Main Street… up to Gasoline Alley to Center Street and up Lake Street...
by Pete Beckary | Nov 19, 2014 | Activities, The Four Seasons
– Can You Tie My Skates? We had many fun times such as ice skating at the Village Park pond which had a rather rustic cabin and large open fireplace with a warm fire that was kept blazing. Even today when I smell and open fire it reminds me of that place and...
by Pete Beckary | Nov 4, 2014 | Raised in the '70s
Duke was a major part of our family. He was the friendliest, most faithful of friends and never talked back or argued with anyone. He followed Al and me on our paper routes regardless of the weather so often he could have subbed for us! One very cold...
by Pete Beckary | Oct 27, 2014 | Raised in the '70s
What did we do for entertainment in our Northern Town? In the Summer we had plenty to do (wearing long black socks on a hot Summer day – for starters). Here is one example. Each year the County Sheriff’s and Village Police Departments sponsored a Bicycle Rodeo that...
