Clinton Central High School - Clintonian Yearbook (Clinton, NY)

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-me eww Mx aww The year 1957 in my crystal ball I see, Ah, each senior wonders, and where do you see me? Then as the crystal clearer grows, and I see more and more, I look into a hospital in northern Baltimore. There's Jessie I-Iucko, R. N., knocking on head-nurse's door. Come in! a strong voice calls-why, look! It's Frieda Jabour! The scene then fades and we're i11 Washington, D. C. Where Einstein II, John Laska, a professor of chemistry, Is working out a better way to blow the world apart, And Jim Clark, his assistant, is helping him to start. There's Dave Ames and his invention, a super kind of car. I-Ie's going to the movies to see that famous star, The Gregory Peck-Van johnson of '57, Al Dohn. Now this too is fading and a stage is being shown. The star is stepping forward about to take her bow. Why, it's Annette D'Amico, star of Broadway now! And while we're in New York, let s go to see the fashion shows, For Joie Clausen's a Powers girl, and can she model clothes! Not only that, the clothes she's modeling, so original in design, Are planned by Shirley Miller, the dress designer of 'our time. By posters throughout the country, many people are beguiled As little Betty Harrigan models her famed Ipana smile. For the best in entertainment, go hear jimmy Sinclair's band. They're playing in the Astor Roof, they're the finest in the land. Jack O'Brien is the trumpeter, who makes the girls all swoon. One must admit, to Jimmy's band he's really quite a boon. Hurrying into Bellevue, I can see Miss Judy Burns. She's delving into people's minds, which gave us quite a turn. No, not fortune-telling, just psychology, she says. When things go wrong with people, she works on their heads. Nancy Mosher and Mary Sator are competitors now, you know. Nancy poses for Drene Shampoo and Mary models for Halo. At the Museum of Art art paintings known far and wide. The-y're signed by Don Wardman, which fills Clinton High with One of the renowned authors of the world from Clinton hails, Rosemary J. Griffin, author of Canterbury Tails . Posted on all the billboards are pictures of Vitamin Vin Muscle man, jack Phillips says, Eat Whcatics, don't be thin ! Louis Mayer passed away and his place john Pf'leeger did claim. Now Metro-Goldwyn-Pfieeger is the lion's new name. And to Metro-Golwyn-Piieeger there is another addition. Margaret Theresa Ondarcho holds a secretary's position. There's Pete McCabe, the coach, out at Notre Dame. By his winning teams he has paved his way to fame. To call on Willard Franz out west you'll have to go, For he's a forest ranger in far off Idaho. For the best entertainment in little old New York, See jim Fitzpatrick, dancing at the famous Club Stork. But if you want to learn to dance, either square or round, See Barbara Gaylord, who for dance instructions is renowned. Eleanor Welch was first married-Russ Pfendler followed soon. One was married in May, the other was married in June. Peggy Moda and Mary Morehouse are held in high esteem. They're members of the U. S. Women's All-Star baseball team. Francis Stockbridge is very interested in progressive farming, The progress he's made is really quite alarming. In Congress I see Jim Scala a Senator-New York he's representin VVhen Senator James Scala speaks, there is no voice dissenting! Alfred Phillips is a name now known throughout the land. He wrote a Latin dictionary so there'd be one he could understand! Bob Coe is a traveling salesman. Can he turn on the charm! He dashes about the country, visiting ladies of village and farm. Chuck Toner's down in Texas-horses he is training. pride g. They've won the Kentucky Derby twice-a great reputation he's gaining Jackie Jones' Restaurant in Chicago is known by everyone. People go in with money to burn, and then come out with none. Mary Dixon, as a woman lawyer, has achieved startling heights. If you want to win a case, let Mary stand up for your rights! Viginia Williams has gone out to the West Coast to stay. She's Gene Kelly's new dancing partner in Anchors Away!

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VVe, Betty Novak and Eleanor Ognowski, leave our skates and technique to anyone in- terested in becoming roller skating champions. I, Jack O'Brien, leave my Saint Patrick's Day spirit to Katy Trachsel. I, Margaret Ondarcho, leave my bangs to any gun that shoots. I, Mario Perez, leave my Spanish accent to Mary Joyce O'Brien. I, Russell Pfendler, leave my position at Frank's to anyone with will power. I, John Pfleeger, leave my love of the Adirondacks to the birds and the bees. I, Alfred Phillips. leave Mr. Baietti all my votes for the tallest tale teller. I, Jack Phillips, leave my part in class lights to Bill Germond. I, William Phillips, leave my personality to anyone who hasn't got one. I, Esther Restle, leave my little voice to Janet Collmer. I, Ralph Risley, leave my heavy, black eyebrows to John L. Lewis. I, Robert Rostiser, leave my ruddy complexion to Fred Burdick. I, Mary Sator, leave my false tooth to any unfortunate football player who left his on the football Held. I, James Scala, leave my love of arguments to the Big Four. I, Phyllis Schrader, leave my violin and talents to Sally Hodges. I, James Sinclair, leave my trumpet to Tommy Saunders. I, Glenn Skinner, leave my hearty voice to Lynn Johnston. I, Lynds Staring, leave my shining perf-ormances on the Ski Trail to Katy Fitchard. I, Francis Stockbridge, leave my farming interests to Hoddy Nichols. I, Betty Thatcher, leave my legs to the torso in the biology lab, who, as yet, has none. I, Don Wardman, leave my shyness to Bob Fitchard. I, Eleanor Welch, leave my life to Louie. I, Fleming Wesseldine, leave my flaming red hair to any attention lover. I, Virginia Willams, leave my giggle to Barbara Cresswell. I, Shirley Yorton, leave late, as usual. l, Helen Sawicki leave my standing space on Bus 12 to my sister, Sophie. I Annette D'Amico, leave my health book to any poor, unfortunate Junior. 1 I, Vincent Eager, leave my bachelor days in the past. I, Arthur Gabris, leave. I Ralph Guido, leave my line to Joe MacGaffin's fishing pole. v I, Francis Mahoney, leave my height to Aileen Puffer. I, Charles Toner, leave my good nature to the menrbers of the U. N. I, John Schilling, leave my Navy suit for the moths. I, VVilliam Schuck, leave my car in the garage for repairing. I, James Fitzpatrick, leave my curly locks to Mary Tate. I, Hugh Phillips, leave my sense of humor to Joe Lenhardt. I, Robert Germond, leave my manliness to Harold Wylie. I, James Marcellus, leave my seat in Social Science class empty. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals at Clinton Central High School this twenty-fourth day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred forty seven. Witnesses: Kilroy T1-IE CLASS OF '47 Richard

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Doug Moulton owns Lake Placid Club of which he's very proud. In summer and in winter he's the center of a crowd. In New York Eleanor Ognowski 's champion roller skater. All of the men who've seen her would like very much to date her. John Schilling's an aggressive salesman. Ancient ways hc does deplore. His way with sales resistance is to keep one foot in the door! Glenn Skinner's a doctor in a little town in Maine. It's his bedside manner, not medicine, which rids patients of their pain Doc Guido couldn't bear to leave Clinton, nor could he stand to work, So he still keeps Hogan's busy, and also the soda-jerk. Alyce Beattie is married and lives next to Emma Brown, Who also is married, and lives in Watertown. Bob Rostiser Cminus the eyebrowsl is president of C. I. O. The laborers get all they want and Management feels pretty low. Bill Jones is proprietor of the Grand Union Store. He greets you with a smile every morning at the door. Chester Donohoe takes apart and repairs old automobiles. He's a wizard with anything that runs on wheels. For all light haired women who want their hair black, Go to Nellie Barron, who with hair has quite a knack. Anita Cole's on Wall Street. She's president of the bank. For her start, she-owes Oneida National her thanks. Driving the Express Wagon is a man with real ambition- Bill Phillips has taken over his father's old position. Mario Perez is an interpreter to an American in Paraguay. For his services he receives fifty four dollars a day. On the Jack Benny show Hughie Phillips began. Now he's Hollywood's favorite comedy man. And who's that flying thru the air with such grace and such ease? Why it's Esther Restle on the flying trapeze! George Altmire retired, his life's a literal vacation. ln fact, he retired the night of graduation. John Burns has never known such prestige before, Because he's manager now of the Hotel Commodore. Henry La Conte's the gag writer for comedian Bob Hope. Now you see in high school with what we had to cope! Earl Kranz's head chef at the Waldorf, and created Waldorf Cake. Tossed salads are in his line, too, and pies he really can make! Bring 'em back alive Herb Nolte is something quite new. Yes, Herb owns the famous New York City Zoo. Fleming Wesseldine lives by a lake that's remote. He's a hermit in north western Canada, we note. Paul Herubin's driving an enormous Cadillac. He is making a trip to California and back. If you're interested in buying a collie Cpedigreedb Visit the Barbara Hopp Kennels on Utica Street. Betty Novak's been Miss America for four years in a row. To lose in '57 would be quite a blow. Betty Thatcher's a foreign correspondent for NBC She spends most of her time in France and Germany. Fritz Mahoney's manager of the Dodger baseball team. Of achieving this goal he never did dream. Rose Calidonna her fame and fortune has met, For in Radio City she's a well known Rockette. Shirley Yorton shocked us all and proved the power of fate, For she's the first woman president of these United States. Bill Shuck is superintendent of all the Utica schools. He visits them every day, enforcing all the rules. Ralph Risley flies o'er the country, gathering bits of news. He's a radio commentator and daily airs his views. Lynds Starring winters in Floridag he spends his summers in Maine, And on the proletariat he looks with great disdain. Phyllis Schrader for five years with the All-girl orchestra has been. She's referred to as Phyllis, and her magic violin. Art Gabris invented a bubblier bubble gum- There's no longer a scarcity-there's enough for everyone. Vincent Eager comes home every night to his wifeg Cooks dinner, does the dishes, minds the baby, what a life! Bob Germond has just returned from a rocket trip to Mars. Since graduation he's been keeping company with the stars. Helen Sawicki's a photographer. Anyone's picture she can take, For her camera's guaranteed-it positively won't break! And I, Cynthia Allen, having this prophecy now complete, ' Do go gladly to Dunham Hall. In fact, it's quite a treat!