Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1940 volume:

I • MVISU3QMAM 0V61 3HI gi wrtjo THE SENIOR CLASS OF MYNDERSE ACADEMY, SENECA FA LLS, NEW YORK, PRESENTS 2 MYNDERSIAN James Van Etten........................Editor-in-Chief Anna Jones, Raymond Marks.Art Editors John Moreland.........................Business Manager Mrs. Rena Steigerwald.....Art Adviser Julia H. O’Brien . . . . Literary and Business Adviser Our Board Of Education ... Frederick March Mrs. William Medden John Brachl, President Mr. John Brachl, designing engineer, Goulds Pumps, Inc., has been a member of the Board of Education for seventeen years and its president for fifteen years. Mr. Frederick Marsh, treasurer of Seneca Falls Savings Bank since 1923, has been a member of the Board for fifteen years. Mrs. William Medden, a former teacher in Mynderse Academy, has served the Board for a total of ten years. Mr. John Fyfe, secretary of the Seneca Falls Machine Company, has been a member of the Board for eight years. Mr. James Borneo, in the sales department of Wescott Rule Co., has served on the Board for four years. Mr. Frank Knight, treasurer of H. W. Knight and Sons, Inc., has been on the Board for three years. Mr. Thomas Bevins, president of the Seneca County Trust Company, has served the Board for two years. John Fyfe Frank Knight James Romeo Thomas Bevins As the Class of Nineteen Forty completes its last year at Myn-derse, it turns hack in memory to its freshman year and a beloved English teacher. Miss Bessie Wickes, to whom it dedicates this volume. The class hopes in this way to express to Miss Wickes, a representative member of our community, its sincere appreciation of the long years of service she has given to the schools of Seneca Falls. 5 MYNDERSE ACADEMY FOREWORD. . . In re-creating the year, 1939-1910, for this Myn-dersian, we have stressed in our theme certain factors in environment that have helped shape the lives of our students. Foremost are the immeasurable spiritual influences of the churches, working with and through the homes, and the discipline and training of elementary and advanced schools which have prepared our young people for life. These institutions and the other places of interest about Main Street make Seneca Falls a good town in which to grow up; so we give you Our Neighborhood. HOME CENTER FIRST WARD SCHOOL ELIZABETH CADY STANTON SCHOOL ST. PATRICK’S PAROCHIAL SCHOI CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH AUTUMN Faculty Homerooms Fall Athletics Activities Freshmen Sophomores WINTER Juniors Athletics Activities SPRING Activities Athletics Seniors PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRINITY CHURCH ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH AUTUMN 11 w� I • Mary Maier, B.A., WelJesley College, Secretary Frank Page, B.S., M.A. Alabama Polytechnic Institute Cornell University Superintendent of Schools PLEASANT, CAPABLE, AND E F F I C I E NT THESE ADM I NISTRATOHS who head our school system slant! out in our memory. Mr. Frank Page, our superintendent, has proved, in I he short lime he has been with us his vital interest in every phase of student life. By his untiring efforts to know the students individually, he has created a span of friendly influence among a host of boys and girls in Mynderse Academy. The path of every student crosses that of Mr. Vogel, and this busy principal who has mapped out courses for most of us and held us all to the ground rules, will live in our affections. The third member of the triumvirate, Mr. Rockwell, vice-principal of Mynderse Academy, is particularly active with members of the lower classes, to many of whom he teaches social science. Closely associated with our executives are Miss Molly Maier, secretary to Mr. Page, and Miss Alice Trulan, clerk in Mr. Vogel’s office. 12 13 ENGLISH Bessie Wickes Cortland Normal English One and Two Grace J. Gibbs Geneseo Normal Grade English Jean George, B.L.I. Emerson College Speech Work and Dramatics LIBRARY Julie H. O'Brien, A.B. Arthur A. Hoppe College of New Rochelle B.S. in Ed. English Four Years Syracuse University English Three Years ENGLISH, ROOM 19 MYNDERSE LIBRARY Hazel Jenkins, B.L. Syracuse University French, Guidance Frances D’Urso, B.A. Adelphi College University of Toulouse France Italian, French Mary Miller, A.B. Albany State Colleg. Latin FRENCH, ITALIAN, LATIN THEY’RE ALL GREEK TO US!!! R. MacKinney Steigerwald, B.S. in Art B.F.A., P.D.D. Syracuse University New York School of Display Fine Arts FINE ART MUSIC THE BAND MARCHES Rexford Rockwell Emily Smith Hazel Welcher TRAINING THE BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN OF TOMORROW Rexford Rockwell R.C.S., M.C.S. Rider College Social Science Emily Smith, A.B., M.A. Syracuse University University of Wisconsin Hislory Hazel Welcher Brockport Normal Social Studies Birdena E. Campany, B.S. Buffalo State Teachers College Social Studies Evart Stowell Oswego State Normal Language Arts HISTORY IN ACTION Evart Stowell Raymond Becker, B.C.S. Plattsburg Normal David Doyle, B.S. Rider College Syracuse University Commercial Commercial Helen Hammond B.S., M.A. Syracuse University Northwestern University Business Subjects Elsie Huntington B.S., M.S. New York State College for Teachers Typewriting, Algebra Lillian Oliver, A.B. Syracuse University Commercial Geography scientific research SCIENCE OF NATURE Frank W. Vogel, B.S., M.A. Colgate University Syracuse University Chemistry Harold E. Marble, B.S., M.S. Syracuse University Physics, General Science, Biology Doris Jacobs VV. Elliott Wormuth ! SCIENCE OF SPACE AND NUMBERS W. Elliott Wormuth, A.B. Hamilton College Advanced Mathematics Doris L. Jacobs, B.S. Oswego Normal Buffalo State Teachers’ College Algebra and Grade Mathematics MORSE TRIES BILL LARZELERE’S TRANSIT Arthur L. Baker SOME OF THE TUMBLING CLASS PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE Ruth Huyck Cortland Normal Physical Education Arthur I. Baker, A.B., B.S. Syracuse University Physical Education COOKING CLASS HOME ECONOMICS SCIENCE Lucy Cardwell, B.S. William Smith College Home Economics Mildred Morrow Muncie Normal Home Economics lorence Anderson Lois Pontius HEALTH and HYGIENE Florence E. Anderson, R.N. Pennsylvania Hospital School Nurse Lois A. Pontius, D.H. Rochester Dental Dispensary Dented Hygienist NURSE'S OFFICE CADET TEACHERS This spring, we welcomed to Mynderse five seniors of Syracuse University as cadet teachers. In their three weeks at Mynderse, they put into prectice the knowledge and skills acquired in subject fields in college. Miss Eleanore Zimmerman, of the School of Speech, practiced under Miss George; Miss Eleanor Willis, majoring in physical education, was under the supervision of Miss Huyck. Mr. Edward Quinlan taught physical education and geometry under Mr. Baker and Mr. Wor-muth; Mr. John Shartzer, history and the social sciences, under Miss Smith, Miss Campany, and Mr. Rockwell; and Mr. Irving LaVine taught the commercial subjects under Mr. Becker and Mr. Doyle. THE CLASS OF Yes, we have arrived—one hundred thirty-one “know-it-alls”—pests, or what have you—to form the freshman class. Mrs. Huntington, Mrs. Oliver, Mr. Rockwell, and Mr. Doyle have taken us in charge and are attempting to guide our childish growth in the proper ways. To assist them and us, are our duly elected officers: Albert Ratty, president; Janet Noble, vice-president; Frances Perkins, secretary; and Andrew Ratty, treasurer. To prove we are properly grown-up, we held a dancing party of the leap year type this year and did we have fun! Our contributions to school life are still a bit in the making, but we did attempt a noble experiment, our part in the Junior All-School Party—the singing skit, “I Don’t Want to Play in Your Yard.” Next, we might mention the selected scenes from Booth Tarkington's Seventeen” that several of our class presented for the Book Week assembly program. The operetta gave some of us a chance to showr we can warble. All of us have been initiated into the beauties of English by Miss Wickes. It was necessary since we were drenched by a shower of the five and six syllable words of Mr. Marble’s lectures in general science. Two of the classes wore assigned to Mr. Raker on this subject, not, of course, because of any lack in his vocabulary. Back Row: Cliuley, Jones, ., Glowiak, Lorenzetli, Pioli. Bachman. Tuscan, Stalnecker, Marsh, Bizzieri, Mastroleo, Fourth Row: Gleason, Carnevale, Di Dominick. De Pasquale, Fegley, Noble, Mum ord, Swinehart, Rausch, Guthrie, Hamm, Hess, De l lys, G„ D' Urso, Detning, M. Third Row: Shepard, Royce, Whitney, Uphan, Rhineharl, Perkins, De Lelys, H., Irland, Mackey, King, Denting, L., Fox. Christopher, T., Draqone, l eonard. Second Ro.v: Jones, J., Litzenberger, Agnello. Berrelta, Mann, Christopher, E.. Peterson. Giomnnini, Knipper. Spahr, Doran, Palumbo, Budd, Yost. First Row: Sinicropi, Tamburririo, Scale, Vergamini, Jones, V., Yells, Brady, Lauiler, Ritter, Olin. Our responsibilities in citizenship are unrolled in Mr. Rockwell's social science classes. X’s and y’s have given up their mysteries, as our classes with Mrs. Huntington in charge have gone through the pitfalls of elementary algebra. Our introduction to business has been made by Mr. Doyle. Some of us interested in the languages are making a start in Miss Miller’s Latin classes. So you see we are gaining in wisdom and knowledge as our teachers can testify. Led by such intellectual experts as Walter Ward we can expect to gain recognition on the scholastic rolls of Mynderse and perhaps in time really know it all. Such is the ambition of our class. We are young and the young are always interested in food; so perhaps it isn’t so strange that we have a certain day in late spring circled on our calendar—you’ve guessed it—the Sophomore-Freshman picnic. To those who have never seen one of these parties, they are a revelation. The necessary ingredients for a successful party are these: two hundred or so sophs and frosh with a handful of harried teachers to save them from themselves; eight hundred weiners or thereabouts, rolls in proportion, gallons of lemonade, a decent day and the State Park with Cayuga Lake thrown in for good measure. Mix these thoroughly, and the result is usually older and wiser faculty advisers, completely exhausted picnic supplies, a red letter day, a demoralized State Park stalT and sophs and frosh too weary, sunburned and food surfeited to object to the curfew rule. Is it any wonder that we save that party for the end of the year? Our last suggestion to our readers is this: lake a good look at the faces on these freshman pages, for you’ll see them sometime soon in athletic, musical, and the other special activities; for, confidentially, we are going places—in fact we are well on our way. We intend to uphold Mynderse traditions in our work and play and outgrow our greenish tinge ere this Myndersian goes to press. Back Row: De Stefano, T., Soscia. Deal, Vosh, Slone, De Stefano, P , McGrain, Armitage, Durnin, De Stefano, F., Baldassari, Color. Fourth Row: Farney, UpDyke, Lawrence, Marks, Fridley, Stall, Faiola, Buck, Prappolli, Sullivan, Miller, Callan. Third Row: Nelson, Lawson, Saunders. Knauss, Smith, Mum ord.Gurba, Abbott, Bose, Watkins, Marsh, Izzo, Bicardo. Second Row: Sullivan, Von Bergen, Stenglein, C., Arnold, Bally, Andrew; Hess, Bally, Albert; Wheeler, Cara her, J., Peters, Sinicropi, Paddock, Pioli. First Row: Cafolla, Pinckney, Gallina, Gal lager, Coyne, Ward, Bogers, Luckern, Caraher, W., Slenglein. E„ Slaudmyer, Loomis, Cerep, FHE GLASS OF When the fall of '39 arrived at Mynderse, it found us hack in school full of vim and vigor to start our sophomore year. We had some illustrious plans for this year, if only our dreams might be fulfilled. However, we found that before we could start realizing our fondest hopes, we had to elect officers to lead us in our conquest for Mynderse recognition. We elected Paul Falconer, president; June Holland, vice-president; Marian Spencer, secretary; and Harold Lind, treasurer. We had hardly caught our breath when the junior party officialdom presented itself before us. We were informed that we were to put on a skit concerning the “Gay Nineties” at this affair. “Ye Olde Family Albume” was literally or illiterally put on for the hysteric” enjoyment of everyone. Phyllis Trotter, Don Hutchings, Marian Ashley, Burritt Prayne, Emily Tarquino, Bob Comisky and Billy W ayne, all of whom took part in this, proved to be exact models of the characters they portrayed, especially Billy Wayne who posed as the baby! Our most cherished dream became a reality on March 8 of this, our sophomore year. Yes, we held a Soph Bunny Hop in the gymnasium on that, the evening of our innovation. The Finger Lake Gems, an all-girl orchestra, furnished the swing for this welcome, in gay spring-like style, of the Easter season. Since no sophomore class of recent years has been so enterprising, we were naturally very excited over the venture. Phyllis Malone was chosen general chairman, and she did all in her power to make this a memorable affair in the hearts of all who attended. As for athletic ability, we are by no means in the background. Gene Platten is a three letter man, having played varsity football, basketball, and baseball. Bob Gillespie, Ray Jones, Harold Lind, Back Row: Ricardo, iMmuraglia, Ludovico, Zona. Fredenburgh, McCarthy, Spencer, Lamma, Powinski, Alderman. Fourth Row: Barbi, M., Pannucci, iMrson, Barbi, L., De l elys, D., Johnson, Riley, Humphrey, Rogers. Plunkett, Malone, Fitzgerald, Laude, Page. Third Row: Giovannetti, Avveduli, Bianchi, Hosier, Cazzalo, Callan, Sabalini, Fulton, Mann, Holland, Little, Fisher, M., Gleason. Second Row: Tarquino, Rhineharl, Trotler, Ross, Delia, Ashley, Fillingham, Russell, Casey, McElligolt, Fisher, M. First Row: Sanlinello, Annetla, Drumm, Scale, Clark, Fornesi, Peterson, Gargan, Austin, Torchinelli. FORTY-TWO John Kemak, Albert Cappaeci, and Edmond Mastroleo are among our basketball men. Genevieve Sabatini rhythmically leads us in cheer for these class heroes. The sophomore girls are not lacking in athletic ability either, for many of them participated in inlramurals and will receive awards in June. We are quite an all-around class as far as participation in activities is concerned. The vocalists of our class have joined the glee clubs and are doing rather well for themselves. Some of them were in the operetta, “Hose of the Danube;” others are planning to attend the music festival in Waterloo. Those interested in languages have joined the French, Latin, or Italian Clubs; those possessing artistic ability have joined the Acanthus Club; those with histrionic ability, Wig and Rouge. The other clubs have been just as generously patronized. Ours is indeed a representative class. On April 12, we sophomores showed our ability also in the newly created activity of Mynderse, the annual Play Festival, sponsored by Wig and Rouge. Freshmen and sophomores participated in it in this, its initial year. Besides participating in these activities there has been a large sophomore attendance at the school dances, thus showing the sociability of our group. Also, we are anxiously looking forward to the Frosh-Soph picnic, to hang up new records in the annual eating competition. Yes, we have enjoyed this year immensely with all its trials, troubles, and good times. The fact that we shall be graduated from our second high school year is compensated for us only in the thought that our two most glorious and fruitful years are yet to come. Back Row: Rossetti, De Lelys, Pagano, Cappello. De Sarro, Centra. Giovanetti. Wright. Kuney, Lawson. Fourth Row-: Reese. Suffredini, Moio, Lurie. Reach. Cappaeci, Ritter, Amidon. H., Ludovico, Romanick, Hutchings. P. Third Row: DiNalale, Kinnetz, Blawski, Bonacci, Chalker, Lucliessi, Trowbridge, Mastroleo. Lancer, Gargan, Hutchings, I)., Falconer, Wescott, Scusa. Second Row: Seigfried, Sinicropi, A., Wayne. Lind, Platten, Jones, Kemak, Prayne, Stuck. First Row: Pontius, Lamuraglia, Brand, Esposito, Davison, Sinicropi, D., Cooper, Grahling, Comisky, Bruch. Back Row: Conley, Brower, De Stefano, Wayne, Gitlispie, Rizzieri, Tanze-rella. Second Row: Baker, Coach; Delia, Manager; Frappoli, Rossetti, Zona,Giovann ini, Cappacci, Borden, Platten, DeSarro, Amidon.Carissimi, Vergamini, Pagano, Erricv, Manager; Wormuth, Assislard Coach. First Row: Miller, Ludovico, Moreland, Larzelere, Izzo, Barbi, Comernisky, I eonard, Watkins, Stevenson, Lawler, Hayes. FOOTBALL SQUAD W. E. Wormuth, Assistant Coach Mynderse can well feel proud of Ihe 1139 foolball squad. What they lacked in pounds, they made up in spirit. To Coach Baker and his assistant, Mr. Wormuth, therefore, jju congratulations for their sound, well-executed coaching of this group of inexperienced boys. With the opening of the season the coaches started building an entirely new squad around two returning regulars of 1938, Joe Comernisky, and Joe Barbi. However, Mynderse finished the season in second place in the Tri-County League. RECORD OF GAMES Mynderse 0, North Syracuse 7 North Syracuse at Mynderse was the season’s opener for both squads. The game was a slow start for both sides, with few major gains. The touchdown for Syracuse came as the result of a 15 yard pass from our own 20 yard line. “Mynderse 18, Dansville 0 On a field of mud and rain, Mynderse massed a strategic attack against Dansville. A shifted lineup served to strengthen the weaknesses of the week before. Geno Giovannini's runs of 25 and 45 yards each were responsible for touchdowns. Extra points by Don Hayes and Joe Comernisky together with two safeties gave Mynderse the necessary 18 points to win. Joe Comernisky, Captain “Non-League contests. 24 Mynderse 0, Newark 12 In a dog-eat-dog contest, Mynderse bowed to Newark in its first league game of the season. Runs by Babcock; and passes, Babcock to Quinlan, brought victory for Newark. A good defensive game was turned in by the Mynderse warriors. Mynderse 0, Lyons 7 In its second league game, Mynderse went down fighting to a peppy Lyons eleven. Three times, touchdown bids were made by the scrappy Mynderse team, but to no avail, the game ending with Mynderse completing a pass to the 2 foot line. Mynderse 20, Clyde 7 Joe Barbi, aided by “Red” Miller, intercepted a pass for the first touchdown of this spectacular game. Joe Comemisky then went over on a fake reverse for the point. A pass from Platten to Larzelere in the end zone brought another 6 points. Hayes passed to Moreland for the point. In the closing period, Moreland intercepted a pass and streaked 60 yards for a touchdown. Coach Baker Mynderse 7, Waterloo 0 In the Mynderse-Waterloo tangle, Mynderse again showed its class by handing the hosts a defeat. A fullback buck by Hayes brought the lone touchdown for Mynderse. Comernisky on a fake pass brought the ball over for the point. Twice, Mynderse lost the ball at the Waterloo goal line. Mynderse 16, Penn Yan 0 The Mynderse boys turned the heavy Penn Yan eleven back by a score of 16 to 0. The locals, not forgetting the 1938 game, proceeded to show the visitors some fancy ball playing. With Lawler on the throwing end, and Giovannini, Carissimi, and Barbi receiving, a superb passing attack was launched. The entire team functioned to the fullest. The record of the season, although not spectacular, was good enough to satisfy most pre-season skeptics who had predicted defeat for the Mynderse warriors. 25 Moreland, Rossetti, Marsh, A., Barbi, Joseph; Watkins. Barbi, John; Amidon, Platlen, Izzo, Wormuth, Adviser; Lawler, Ciorannini, Larzelere, Comernisky, Zona, Miller, Vergamini, Carissimi, Marsh, J. BLOCK M CLUB The Myndersian salutes the Block M Club, an organization which truly characterizes the spirit of young American manhood. In its three short years of existence, this club, under the supervision of Mr. Wormuth, has done much to promote greater sportsmanship among the students of Mynderse Academy. During the football, basketball, and baseball seasons, Block M boys ably assisted the faculty in selling tickets and maintaining order at each game, and in making themselves useful to the coaches and players of visiting teams. Ten new members were initiated into the Block M Club this year. The total membership now includes eighteen. John Moreland is president of the club; John Marsh, vice-president; Joseph Comernisky, secretary; and John Barbi, treasurer. At the end of the year, Block M will again award a sweater with a Block M on it to the athlete 26 in school who shows the most sportsmanship. John Marsh was the recipient of the 1939 sweater. Back Row: Fornesi, Tamburrino, Stevenson, Burrows, Lilia, Klionsky, Mann. Second Row: Sabatini, L., Jones, Miller, Spiegelman, Marsella, Stromak, Marsh, J., Marsh, A., Beatini, Sanderson, Ludovico, Guthrie, Kemak, Giannotti, Sabatini, G. First Row: Moll, Comernisky, Horton, lngersoll, Compitello, Adviser; Van Ellen, Hess, Bartran, Olmstead. MICROPHONE James VanEUen, Miss Compitell Roberta lngersoll The 1939-40 Microphone staff under the capable leadership of Roberta lngersoll and James Van Etten successfully edited the first large paper ever to be published in Mynderse. The staff, consisting of thirty-three aspiring journalists, creditably filled their respective positions. Many additional improvements were noticeable this year in the Microphone. Numerous cuts were used, made possible by the cooperation of Mr. Becker as staff photographer. As a result of the larger paper, each issue contained news of the various Mynderse activities. This was not possible with the smaller paper because of lack of space. More individual work was used in the form of original themes and editorials. The Microphone has succeeded in reaching a larger number of students through the changes mentioned. All this, we feel was made possible only through the assiduous effort and cooperation of Miss Compitello, our publication adviser. The staff concluded the year’s activities with the annual Microphone banquet held at Springside Inn on Owasco Lake in May. Back Row: Compitello, Adviser; Comernisky, Bartran. First Row: Marsh, lngersoll, Van Etten, Horton, Hess. Staff Photographer R. Becker Roberta lngersoll Miss George, Director PRIZE SPEAKERS Back Row; Van Ellen, Comernisky, liealini, Lilia. First Row: ---------- lnucrsulLSua,,so,, Mdler H el. SENIOR PLAY SCENE Lackern, Spieyelman, Moreland, Larzelere, Lilia. Back Row: Lilia, Marks, Balsley, Reach. Third Row: Sanderson, Vergamini, Spieyelman, Kemak, Knox, Spencer, Gustafson. Second Row: Guthrie, Budd, Maslen, Van Ellen, Ayers, Brady, GiannotU. First How: Feyley, Luc kern. Biller. Ashley, Biel, Miller. WIG and ROUGE As the first activity for the year, the Wig and Rouge girls entertained the boys at a leap year party, January 16. Perhaps our greatest undertakings this year were the sponsorship of the Prize Speaking Contest, February 26, and the play festival held May 10 between the freshmen and the sophomores. James Van Etten is our club president; Miss George, our faculty adviser. Van Ellen, Mull, Marks, Lawrence, Larzelere, Marsh, Speers, Caruso. Fellus, Wehnes THE SENIOR GLASS PRESENTS “YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” The seniors gave two successful performances on November 2 and 3 of “You Can’t Take It With You” to crowded houses. Miss George, dramatics teacher, coached the production. Those participating were particularly well cast and portrayed the peculiar personalities of the Vanderhof family in rollicking form. Special mention should be made of the acting of Shirley Spiegelman, June Moll, Bill Larzelere, John Moreland, Phil Balsley and Vito Lilia—all eccentric members of the Vanderhof menage. To those who saw the play, it was an all-star production. Knox, Biel, Brignall. THE JUNIORS PLAY “WHAT A LIFE” klILK 10 LLAKN iu tutim iu xii Each Tuesday evening at eight o’clock the Aldrich Family may be heard over the radio with that truly lovable American lad, Henry Aldrich, who is forever getting into trouble. So it was inevitable that the public would enjoy the junior play, “What a Life,” given February 8 and 9, centering around Henry Aldrich (Bill Brignall). The entire play is enacted in the high-school principal’s office, which was very familiar to Henry, as he spent most of his time there. True to his radio character, he was always in trouble, being even accused of stealing the school band instruments. In the end, Henry’s difficulties are smoothed out and he comes into his own with Barbara Knox, the girl of the moment. 29 iiniimi WINTER • 31 THE GLASS OF When the third year class entered the junior homerooms last September, their advisers knew they indeed had an outstanding group; and the election of class officers verified their opinion; for the following stair of capable students came out victorious: Harold Bartran, president; Norma Gustafa-son, vice-president; Roland Lind, treasurer; and Janice Olmstead, secretary. Our first social event, the Junior All-School Party, held in November was a great success. All the classes aided in carrying out the Gay Ninety theme by original skits, and the air was filled with the melodies of a German band and the songs of period bathing beauties and football players. As the original Henry Aldrich is a member of the junior class, “What a Life” was the unanimous choice for the class play with Bill Brignall in the lead. The stage was transformed into a prinicipal’s office in which Dick Trumble, as the never-to-be-forgotten detective, solved the case of the missing band instruments. However, the ability of the sixty-two boys and fifty-three girls in the class is not confined to junior activities alone; there is hardly a club in Mynderse in which there is not at least one junior. Practically every member of the class participates in varsity or intramural sports. Many of the juniors are also musically inclined. Geraldine Fridley and Leslie Lind carry off top honors as outstanding members of the orchestra; and many of the leads of the Glee Club operetta were taken by juniors, Charles Carroll being our chief warbler. A large percentage of our class is also active in Microphone, Camera Club, Italian Club, Hearth Club, and Wig and Rouge, several holding executive offices. Back Row: Carissimi, Vedora, Di Dominick. Bianco. Dizzied, Delia. Pagano, Maslroleo, Angarola. Borden. Fourth Row: Hartman. Matthews. Tamburrino. F.. iMttimer, Conley. Deal. Klionsky. Flop, Vergamini. Carroll. C.. Kelleher. Third Row: Lorenzetti, Bartholomew, Amidon. Brignall. Peterman, Trumble. Smith. Simmons, Hayes. DeSarro. Saunders. Second Row: Biller, Hagan, Brown, Crull. Bartran. Lind, II., Isimuraglia. Chalker, Carnevale, Lind, ... McCarthy. First Row: Sinicropi, Gleason, Burchim, Ferrara, Tarzello, Cumin, Tamburrino, D., Lammana, Marsh, Gustafson, E. FORTY-ONE We juniors are grateful for the two outstanding typically junior privileges we possess, the selecting of two junior Rotarians and delegates to the Empire Boys’ State. The two boys chosen as junior Rotarians will enjoy all the rights of members of the Rotary Club for a period of six months each, and this is an honor any junior would be proud to obtain. The juniors selected to attend Boys’ State will live a week in camp under a government patterned after the government of New York State and controlled by the boys. The Junior-Senior Party will be given May 24th in the gym by the juniors in honor of the seniors as an informal farewell to the class whose places we shall soon be taking. In all probability it will be similar to the party last year on the Home Center grounds, at which a picnic supper gave place to a gay swing session. Our year’s social events will come to a brilliant close, ve hope, with the Junior Prom, when the gym will be transformed into fairyland for the evening and all the well loved characters will step out of the fairy tales to make this prom the most outstanding and beautiful ever held in Mynderse. Already committees are at work with Mrs. Jenkins, class adviser, working out the details. So as junior year comes to its inevitable end, the Class of Forty-one is just becoming conscious that shortly they will come into the heritage—the title senior—with all that it implies of happy, yet wistful senior days that lead to graduation and a bleak, cold world. Buck How: Giorannini. McElliyoll, Miller. Brou'er, Zona. Burrows. Marks. Ceo. Bowman. Beese. Fourth Bow: Cafolla, dullina, Calabro. Pioli, Imws. Koziraski. Amidon. McGuire. Von Bergen. Wilcox. Miles. Third Bow: Marsella. P., Marsella, II., Torcliinelli. Parisi, Carroll, M„ Carroll, A.. Amlre. Keenan. Mahoney. Slromak. West. Knox. Second Bow : Terrusi, I.amliert, Jones. Sanderson, Olmstead. Gustafson, l .. Sabalini. Pelers. Maslen, Bice. First Bow: Giese, Verzilla, Caraccilo, Biel, Conley, Patterson, Mag ill. Fridley. Koziraski. Manager; Carissirni. Hartman. Lind. Haves. Smith. Flatten, lutrzelere, Kellelier. Miller, Imwsuii, Carroll, Manager; Baker, Coach. MYNDERSE BASKETEERS Mynderse lost by graduation or ineligibility its varsity of 1938-39. The result was a disastrous 1939 season from the standpoint of victories and in terms of scores. An inexperienced team made up of last year's reserves gamely met the competition of seasoned veterans in league contests. Although comparisons are odious, the Mynderse squad that ended the season with a well-earned victory over Penn Van looked a hundred per cent better than in earlier contests, very much to the credit of the team and Coach Baker. Since practically the entire varsity will return next year, we hopefully expect some smashing victories to compensate for this season's record. This year's team is to be congratulated for it played gamely and possessed good sportsmanship in all contests. Sheldon Miller was voted the most valuable player on the 1939-10 squad. This choice can be directly attributed to his skill and cooperative spirit. Stephen kelleher has been captain of the Mynderse quintet this year, a difficult position which was ably filled by this promising junior. The team’s improvement during the season climaxed by their well-earned victory over Penn Yan, 36-31, is truly commendable. The squad's gameness, the students’ loyalty, the managers’ cooperation and the coach’s guidance are each an intrinsic part in this evolution of a basketball team. Noteworthy, too, is Mr. Hoppe's guidance of the Jay-Yee's. Back Row: Barbi, L., Fornesi, Georgina; Blawski, Fornesi, Gloria; Hess, V., Horton, Miller, Clark, Glowiak, Tiashkun. Third Row: Moll, Lillie, Berrella, Dragone, Mann, Scale, T., Lorenzelti, Chuley, Agnello, Barbi, M. Second Row: Fox, Pannucci, Peterson, Giorannelli, Compilello, Adviser; Marino, Jones, Zona, D’ Urso, Bizzieri, Scale, J., Hamill. First Row: Christopher, Bianchi, Cazallo, Hess, B., Palumbo, Lawler, Doran, King, Pioli, Swinehart, McCarthy, Spahr. LIBRARY CLUB L nder the instruction of Miss Compilello, members of the Library Club aimed this year to familiarize themselves with the library tools and reference sources. The forty-five members of the club chose as their president, Alys Jones, with De Lena Marino, vice-president; Maebelle Miller, secretary; and Virginia Hess, treasurer. The Camera Club was formed this year to help those who are interested in understanding the principles and phases of photography. The eighty members of the club elected Harold Lurie, president; Florence Lent, vice-president; Mildred Rausch, secretary: and Donald Burrows, treasurer. Mr. Doyle and Mr. Becker are the co-advisers. CAMERA CLUB Back Row: Ricci, Irland, Durling, Marsh, Semmons, Jones, Bianconi, Pagano, Verzillo, Angarola, Carne-vale, Sinicropi, Frappolli, Rossetti, Vergamini, Bartholomew, Crelly, Errico, Ceo, Marks, Zona, Baldas-sari. Third Row:Siegfried, Cooley, Stevenson, McGuire, West, Trotter, Koziraski, Humphrey, Dyson.Giovan-netti, Somers, Giannotti, Sozansky, Calabro, Cerup, Mumford. Second Row: Drumm, Andre, Sullivan, Newell, Rhinehart, Trotter, Torch inelli, Russo, Ludovico, De Lelys. First Row: Pasquale, Fisher, Gargan, Deming, Rogers, Plunkett, Delia, Ross, Lurie, Rausch, Lent, Burrows, Esposito, Gallina, Parisi; Becker, Doyle, Advisers. 35 BUSINESS STAFF Back How: Biley, Mull, iMwrence, Ayers. McParland, Lynch, Heal ini, Marsh, A., Carroll, Marsh, J., Balsley. First Row: Terrusi, Moreland, Business Manager; Decker, Marks. MYNDERSIAN 1940 y v The class of 1940 publishes this year the fifteenth annual Myndersian, to serve as a permanent record of classes, athletics, and other activities of the school year, and to try to interpret life at Mynderse through pictures and stories. Seneca Falls is a small, friendly town; and life moves around the cycle of certain interests that give character to our community and form part of each student’s background. Whether it is the hospital, the first home of many of our seniors, the school, or the church which started him on the road to education—mental and spiritual—or some other well-known place in town—all are factors in environment and find emphasis in this volume with its theme, “Our Neighborhood.’’ James Van Etten, Editor ART AND PHOTOGRAPHIC STAFFS -eland, Miss O'Brien, Van Ellen Lilia, Spiegelman, Sleigerwald, Art Adviser, Jones, Marks, Kelleher. LITERARY STAFF Back Row: Newell, Sanderson, Horlon, Van Ellen, Clark, Wehnes, O'Brien, Adviser; lnyersoll, Kemak. First Row: Larzelere, Guthrie, Fornesi, Hess. Our staff is ably headed by James Van Etten as Editor-in-Chief, assisted by a literary staff of eleven members. John Moreland is the efficient Business Manager, with fourteen assistants. Anna Jones and Raymond Marks are responsible for the art work. The staff positions are coveted; for all members are chosen for their ability in English, art, or business; hence, they represent the best talent in the class. We of the Myndersian staff wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Miss O’Brien, our adviser, who unselfishly devoted so much of her talents and time to make our Myndersian as successful as those preceding. She has our respect and affection as well as gratitude for her advice and leadership. TYPISTS Dyson, Delia, Bauscli, Marsella, Piagenlini. Anna Jones and Ra Marks, Art Editors 37 Mrs. Jenkins, Adviser LE CERCLE FRANGAIS French Club Dancing Class The first official activity of Le Cercle Francais included the election of its officers, headed by Premier, Betty Horton; Honorary President, James Van Etten, with Mrs. Jenkins as the valued club adviser. In the latter part of November, nine new members were welcomed into the club with appropriate ceremonies, to complete the quota of twenty members. One of the club projects of the year was the dancing classes held bi-weekly to promote social activity. The series was climaxed with a spring dance. Le Cercle Francais trains its members in the value of the French language in every day life; so it is hoped that club funds will provide a trip to some nearby French community where real contact may be made with French life and scenes. An annual dinner and later a picnic are to be held at the end of the school year. Back Row: Hrancifori, Lilia, Ingersoll, Koziraski, Hess. Horton, Moll, Van Ellen, Clark, Spiegelman, Miller, Hulby, Lambert. First Row: Fulton, Olmslead, Sabatini, Peters, Amidon. Lucy Cardwell, Adviser THE HEARTH CLUB Hearth Club Socializing This year a comprehensive social program was the theme of the Hearth Club, of which Jane Chalker is president. To carry out this central idea, the club held numerous social functions. An initiation party and later a holiday dinner party at the Armitage truly typified the spirit the club was endeavoring to create. The All-Club Party,” January 30, was eagerly received by Mynderse in this, its initial year. In order to promote a better social feeling between the home and the school, the club held a tea for the mothers. To conclude this year of social activity, so important in the cultural training of the student, the club will invite the other home economics club, the Lamplighters, to picnic with them. A great deal of credit should go to Miss Cardwell for helping to create a more social-conscious Mynderse and a club with a purpose. Back Row: Grahling, Delia, Dice, Deal, Conley, Mahoney. Second Row: Chalker, Yells, Cardwell, Adviser. First Row : Giovanetti, Sanlinello, Lammana, Caraccilo, Annetta, Bonacci, Terrusi. ACANTHUS CLUB The Acanthus Club, with Raymond Marks, president, and Mrs. Steigerwald, adviser, planned a definite program to pursue its objective of greater art education. This year Information Please” programs were arranged to foster and develop art-consciousness among the members. To gain practical experience, they entered paintings and posters in three national contests and visited the Auburn Art Museum. The club's social activities included an initiation party, a May dance, and the annual banquet. Back Row: Marks, Donald; Jones, De Bidder, Gargan, Marks, Duane; Sulterby, Wescoll, Gralding, ., Lawrence, Somers, Fornesi, Denting, De Lelys, Lammana. First Row: Marks, B., Delia, Sleiger-wald, Adviser; Grahling, V., Stevenson. Back Row: Calabro, Terrusi, Suffredini, Marsella. If., Marsella, P., Pioli, Verzillo, E., Verzillo, ., Delia, DiNalale. Third Row: Lorenzelti, Cappacci, Bicci, Bianconi, Vergamini, F., D' Vurso, Adviser; Bealini, Sinicropi, Giovan-nirti, Vergamini, L., Esposito. Second Row: Scale, Giannolli, Pannucci. Bussell, Marsella, V., Torchinelli, Cafolla, Cazzalo. First Row: Barbi, A ., Piagenlini, Bianchi, Avveduli, Barbi, L., Giannolli, M. IL CIRCOLO ITALIANO II Circolo Italiano began this year’s activities by electing the officers. The members who were chosen to lead the club through its various projects with the assistance of Miss D’Urso, adviser, included Joseph Beatini, president; Helen Marsella, vice-president; Tony Sinicropi, secretary; Viola Marsella, treasurer; Flora Vergamini, song leader. Early in the year, the club presented a “Serata” consisting of two plays, “La Giara,” by Luigi Pirandello, and “11 Digiuno e la vita,” by Giovanni Salvestri. The members are planning another “Serata” to give them an opportunity to use the Italian language. They also hope to attend 11 alian movies in a group as a club project. The club’s purpose is to teach not only the language but the country, its civilization, culture, geography, and its relations with and influence upon the United States and other English speaking people. In accordance with this purpose, the members sing both modern and folk songs of Italy, accompanied by musical instruments, and dance Italian dances. They also made the brilliantly colored costumes representing the different districts of Italy, worn in their group picture on this page. They have viewed copies of famous works of art, heard Italian records, and presented short, one-act plays. During the year, the members have issued several editions of their Italian newspaper, “La Trom-betta.” They have sent copies of the newspaper to schools in Rome, New York. They have also been cooperating with Casa Italiana of Columbia University for information and realia. The club initiated several new members in March from the Italian first year class. This has never been done before, but the students were admitted because of their excellence in Italian. The last activity of the club will be a banquet or a picnic. La Tarantella SPRING 43 Buck How: Deslefano, Slack, Halchinys, P., Tramble, Worden, Ulicone, Maslroleo, R., Maslroleo, A., Lind, L., Ilanley, Fraser, Director. Second How: Reese, Halchinys. I).. Rally, Andrew; Rally, Albert; Ijuwe, L, Soscia, Lillie, (laryan. Saunders, Nelson. Miller, (I., Ijnve, R. First How : day. Miller,, ., Callina, Ijiwe, 1., ('dark, Carnso, Clarke, Lind, R.. Moses, Salterbv, Maslroleo, I., Carroll, Peterman, L.. Shephard, Royce, l)e Islys. Fridley, Drayone, Riley, Barcliim, Rhineliarl, Ainsworth, Speers, Crahliny, Peterman, Paisley, Slaadmyer. MELODIC MOODS... The Mynderse Academy band of fifty members, under the skilled supervision of Mr. John Fraser, is one of the largest in the history of this organization. It began its activities early in the fall playing at the football games, and exhibiting many fine maneuvers under the leadership of drum majorette, Lucy Rhine-hart, who is also treasurer of the band. Karly in the spring, J ule Hanley, a drum majorette, joined tne band marching in front of Lucy Rhinehart demonstrating baton maneuvers. On February 21, members of the band participated in the All Finger Lakes concert in Canandaigua. Music lovers crowded the auditorium on March 19 to hear the band members give their usual fine performance at the annual band concert. Too, a very interesting and educational concert was given as an assembly program for the students of Mynderse Academy earlier in the season. As winners of first rating in the state contest at Snyder last year, they were eligible to participate in the State contest held this year in Canandaigua. The band also participated in the sectional contest, April 5 and 6 in Waterloo. To meet the demands for a larger and more fully equipped band this year, it was necessary to purchase four new drums and two sousaphones. The band, school, and the community salute Mr. Fraser for his great success in developing the music talent of Mynderse Academy and the Ward schools. 44 Back How: Fraser, Director; Whitney. FilzCerald, C.afolio, 17., Mastroteo. A., Speers, tihineliart. Nelson, Miller, (I., Ilulchings, P..(truhtin i. If.. Lind. ... Stuck. Muslroleo. E., Smith. First How: Cafolla,Lind. It.. Peterman, Itvek. lonn. Carroll. Muslroleo, I., Trumble, Fridley, Dragone, Page. I torch ini. Yosl. Christopher. C,raiding. V.. It use. Hutchings, D., Perkins, Worden, Clarke. Slenglein, Malone, Cosentino. Sinicropi. 1. Lucy Hhinehart taking a lesson 2. Ruth Worden at practice Mynderse is fortunate to have had this year the largest, if not the most talented, orchestra in its history. The forty musically minded students under the direction of Mr. John Fraser, participated in the sectional contest in Waterloo, April 5 and 6. Mynderse was ably represented sometime earlier in the year, February 21 to be exact, by several select members in the All-Finger Lakes orchestra, presenting a concert on that evening in Canandaigua. Many school presentations have been delightfully' augmented by an introduction, and intermission and a farewell in melodic strains by this organization of school musicians. They have, indeed, lent services galore to Mynderse and her activities. Reluctantly each year, Mynderse musicians hear for the last time the Alma Mater. Annually talented members are lost by graduation and each year, younger aspirants competently fdl their places. Grade youngsters, as well as the high school students, are being trained in instrumentation. They will make up in years to come the Mynderse orchestra. At present, they are permitted to join the Junior orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Wallace Smith. For his constant, untiring efforts in behalf of music, the orchestra and school wish to express their most sincere and grateful appreciation of these services of Mr. Fraser. 3. Mastroteo, Fridley, Grahling, Band Soloists BOYS’ GLEE CLUB lack Row: Utioone, Matlhewa, Sinicro-Izzo, Vedora, Decker, Dueling, ustafson, Allen, Brady, Chalker, Izzo. 'eoond Row: Ludovico. Merrill, Color, )e Stefano, Di Dominick, Lawler, arroll, W., Carroll, C., Lorenzeiti, ocaia. Leonard, Guy, DeSarro, Caracillo. irst Row: Campbell, Fridley, Luckern, rayne, Page, Gallina, Torchinelli, Sea I i done. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Back Row: Mann, Peleraon. J., Chrialo-pher, F., Guthrie, Troller, Reynolda, )., Ayera, Wehnea, Worden, Terruai, D„ Vergamini.Glowiak, Torchinelli. T., Biel. Fifth Row: Verzillo, Pioli, Maatroleo, Mumford, Knox, Jonea, I., Gallina, Annetta, Palumbo, Giannolli. Alderman, Buaao, Cafolla. Fourth Row: King, Doran, Garoan, It add, Fiaher, Trotter, Torchinelli, V.,Fulton, Hamill, Maraella, Fridley, Bilev. Third Row: McParland, Spencer, Chalker, Spahr, Jonea, V., Caaey, Fredenburg, Hoater, Plunkett. Malone. Fitzgerald. Roger a. Peleraon. D. Second Row: Whitney. Amidon, Yost, Lillie, Delia, Aahley. Bhinehart, Reynolda, H., Sanderaon. McCarthy, Clarke. Christopher. T., Callan. First Row: Targuino, Brady, Lawler, Calabro, Caracillo, Gusto f ton. Masten, Luckern, Holland, Biller, Perdicho, Sanlinello, Bonacci, Pariai. THE GLEE CLUBS PRESENT The Mynderse Academy Glee Clubs, under the leadership of Betty Masten and Bill Carroll, presidents of the two divisions, may look back on this year with pride and satisfaction. “Hose of the Danube,” an operetta in pay colorful Kurolanian costume, was presented to capacity houses the evenings of March 11 and 15. Other activities included participation in the choral festival BARRELS OF FUN Loremelli, Allen, Merrill ‘ROSE OF THE DANUBE al Waterloo, February 15. and their annual concert given May 3. The club's most genuine and sincere thanks go to Miss Burnham for her capable guidance in all these activities. Back Row: Reynolds, Worden, Second Row: Decker, Ayers, Di Dominick. Holland. Maslen, Carroll, Sinicropi, Wehnes. Uti-cone, Luckern. First Row: Riller. Reynolds. Fulton, Hamill Rhinehart, Hess, Spahr LATIN CLUB The initiation of eighteen new members began the Latin Club activities for the year. The organization of the Latin Club is patterned on the old Roman state. This year the officers are (iloria Fornesi and Stephen kelleher, consuls; Harold Semmens, quaestor; Mae Fitzgerald, censor; William Luckern, janitor; Charles Car-roll, cantor. The four aediles are Alys Jones, Norma Gustafson, Dorothy Plunkett, and June Holland. The club has held special programs for its Christmas and St. alentine's meetings. The five students with the highest averages in Latin I were guests at the Christmas meeting. The year’s activities will reach their peak at the annual Roman banquet. To this feast, everyone will come dressed as ancient Roman citizens in tunics or togas. Two faculty members will attend the banquet as guests of honor, while five Latin I students will act as slaves whose duty it is to provide entertainment and to serve the Roman food. ,. P' VJot Back Row: Slromak, West, Semmens, Hauers, Guthrie. C.asey, Swanson, Deal, Conley, Lynch, Luckern. W. Second How-.Jones, Fitzgerald, Kelleher, Fornesi, Plunkett, Holland, Carroll, Gustafson. First How: Luckern, A„ Perrotta, Sabalini, Sterenson, Little, Alderman. Back Row: Luckern, Mackey. Drumm. Caralier, Gillespie, Page, I)., Falconer, Deal, Johnson, Page. V.. Slaudmyer. First Row: Sullivan, Bowman, Fillingham, Marble, Adviser; Mann, Merrill. RADIO CLUB The Radio Club began its new year with a complete change of program. Ably directed by Mr. Marble, assisted by Brooke Merritt, president; Frank Bowman, vice-president; Sheila Mann, secretary: and Betty Fillingham, treasurer, a radio laboratory workshop has been started. Here the club members learn to use radio tools, and connect up, test, and operate various types of radio apparatus. A series of experiments make it easy to learn radio by using the head and hands together. The club xisited the amateur radio station at Hobart College as guests of the head of the physics department; and before the year ends, they hope to go to one of the larger broadcasting stations. The club plans to end the school year with a picnic. 49 Station W8NLY Brooke Broadcasting Caruso, Crelly, Koziraski, Captain; Marsli, Errico, Balsley SOCCER Back Row: Caruso, Marsh, A., Gleason, Keileher, Marsh, ft. First Row: Crelly, Ricci, Errico, Balsley, Captain; Koziraski, Benlley. BOYS’ INTRAMURALS The intramural program in Mynderse has been enlarged each year until at the present time a widely diversified one is offered to the students in practically every popular sport. It is right that attention should be focused on intramurals as well as varsity sports, one being, in reality, as important as the other. In the fall of ’39, sixty-four boys participated in soccer while archery attracted forty. Volleyball and basketball proved popular with one hundred and six boys playing the former, and one hundred and sixty-four, the latter. Class teams were organized in these sports. Spring called forth many boys to badminton, hand ball, ping pong, shuflleboard, and ring-stick hockey, all indoor sports. The outdoor weather welcomed again archery and softball. The intramural program has been developed to this all-time high in student participation only through the efforts of Coach Baker who has broadened the program to include all the best known sports and has thus made signal contribution to the physical education of “the forgotten boy” of days gone by. BASKETBALL Back Bow: Woodard, Cappacci, Cap ain; Brower, Jones First Bow: Mas ro eo, Schneider, Lind, Kemak. SOFTBALL Tamburrino, Lind, Miller, Lamanna, Keileher, Hartman, Vedora, Tanzerello, Delia, McEUigolt. v V, xIRLS’ INTRAMURALS VOLLEYBALL Pannucci, Rogers, Ashley, Lynch, Riley, Mc-Parland, Capl. Girls’ intramurals for 1939-40 covered a wide variety of sports and had more participants than formerly. Miss Huyck, physical director for the girls, has been the enthusiastic promoter and director. BASKETBALL Back Row: Reynolds, Stevenson. Newell, Lawrence, Sullivan. First Row: Moll, Esposito, Riley, Captain, Lynch, McParland. Sixty-eight girls signed up for soccer, the league finishing in a three-way tie for first place. Unfavorable weather prevented the play-off. The three teams were captained by Virginia Yells, Nellie Koziraski, and Lena Esposito. Volleyball teams were organized in the fall with one hundred girls divided into eight teams, playing a round robin tournament. Jane McParland’s team captured first place in League A; Mae Fitzgerald’s, second. Basketball interested one hundred and ten girls who were divided into Leagues A, B, and C. The seniors, captained by Nona Biley, finished in first place in League A; while the juniors occupied second place. Many eagerly welcomed the arrival of ping-pong, shuffleboard, badminton, loop tennis, ring stick hockey, horseshoes, archery, fencing, and softball. Last spring sixty-five girls played soft-ball. Eleanora Stevenson’s junior team was victorious. As yet, the number to participate in 1940 is problematical. Miss Huyck Coach Olmstead Sabatini Badminton Badminton Hess Ping-Pong Koziraski Shuffleboard AP Back Row: Lynch, Mann, Alderman, Shephard, Barbi. L„ Bianchi, Avreduti, Bhineharl, Del Ays, If.. Drag one, Bachman, Tiashkun, Scale, J., Ludarico. Second Row: Arnold, Lorenzetli, Suffredini, Vergamini, Barhi, A ., Cazotlo, Johnson, Boyce, Mackey, Chuley, Reynolds, I). De I Ays. I)., D' Urso, Kemak. First Mow : iMmlrert, Moio, Pioli, De lAys, G., Spahr, Fredenburg, Oliver, Adviser; Reynolds, II.. Patterson, Sinicropi, Scale, T., Olin, Pannucci. HIKING CLUB The fifty-two members of the newly organized Hiking Club are out-door enthusiasts and have as their purpose this type of recreation and nature study. They change their activities with the season. In the winter months, gay skating and skiing parties were on their schedule in addition to their hikes. These activities keep the members vitally interested in the club projects. The first president is Helen Kemak, with Mrs. Oliver and Miss Huyck as co-advisers. Back Row: Cumm, Lind, II., Buck, Carissimi, Brignall, iMrzelere, Ludovico, Mas-Iroleo. Ulicone, T.. Brady, Lind, II., Errico, Uticone, A:,Orahling. Second Row: Salxitini, G., Sabalini, L., Olmslead, Reynolds. Sullivan, Newell, Bhineharl, NMe, Yells. First Row: Carnevale, Riley, Lonnzelli, Pioli, DePasquale, Tuscan, Swine- hart, Amidon. TUMBLING CLUBS Tumbling, this year, beckoned thirteen boys who have been developing under t he supervision of Mr. Baker. The girls were divided into two divisions, the beginners under Miss Huyck and the more advanced students under Mr. Doyle. Each member showed developed coordination in the Physical Education Demonstration held this spring._____ iir Bits B JsSf T a 'xt 1. Cologgi and Barbi 2. Misses Huyck and Gibbs behind dark glasses Back Row: Rockwell, Assistant Coach; Beat ini. Manager; Hoppe. Assistant Coach; Rossetti. Valenti. Marsh. Cologgi. Amidon. Youngs. Leonard, Angarola, Ceo, Manager; Raker, Coach. First Row: Rarbi, Coniernisky. Moreland, Platten, Carissimi, McCarthy, Vedora, Giovannini. BASEBALL I'nder the able direction of Coach Baker and Assistant Coach Rockwell, the 1939 baseball team, captained by John Moreland, had a very successful season and won Finger Lakes League A, but was eliminated in the quarter finals by Clyde, Wayne County Champions. Robert Cologgi was awarded the trophy for being the most valuable batter of the team. Lettermen who because of graduation or ineligibility were lost for the 1940 team are Robert Cologgi, John Marsh, Gordon Amidon, and John McCarthy. THE SCORES Mynderse . 10 Phelps 1 Mynderse . 8 Geneva 9 Mynderse . 1 Clyde . . 2 Mynderse . 11 Penn Yan . 2 Mynderse . 10 Clyde . 11 Mynderse 13 Canandaigua 6 Mynderse . 1 Geneva 0 Mynderse . 3 Penn Yan . 11 Mynderse . 4 Canandaigua 3 Mynderse . 11 Canandaigua 2 Mynderse . 4 Clyde . 6 53 CLASS 1. Julia H. O'Brien, Senior Class Adviser 2. Emily B. Smith, W. Elliott Wormuth, Assistant Advisers Many moons have passed since Willie first climbed the lofty stairs of Mynderse in September, 1936, and found himself three stories nearer heaven in the freshmen rooms. He was afraid—afraid of the dignified seniors trying to sell him passes for the school elevator. Yes, he was green! He started off his four years in Mynderse by electing John Marsh president. Willie remembers little of that year except that he finished well on top in food consumption at the Frosh-Soph picnic. As a sophomore, he once more chose Johnnie Marsh president. At Junior Party time, several of the class master minds wrote and produced a supermystery thriller that is unsolved to this day. Willie next launched his junior year with president, John Marsh; vice-president, Betty Horton; secretary, June Moll; and treasurer, Jimmy Van Etten. He had many interesting experiences in this year of fun, frolic and foolishness. His Junior All-School Party was a huge affair, and a financial success. Then came his play, “The Family Upstairs,” for he wasn’t going to be outdone! His greatest achievement this year was the innovation he sponsored in Mynderse—the Junior-Senior Party, and what a party it was!! Willie certainly proved that he could “jitterbug.” He closed this year by bringing the World’s Fair” to Mynderse as the theme of the Prom of which Virginia Lawrence was queen. Willie’s junior year was a year of honor, too. Three of his proteges, Jim Feltus, Jimmy Van Etten, and Tony Koziraski were selected to attend Empire Boys’ State, while John Marsh and Jimmy Van Etten were chosen as the Junior Bo-tarians for '40. Willie’s junior year could never have been as rich and full without Mrs. Jenkin’s untiring efforts in his behalf. Bang!! Willie’s a senior! He doesn’t feel much different though—just happier and sadder— Happier ’cause he’s having fun and sadder ’cause it won’t last forever. Election Day. Willie elects John Marsh president for the fourth time; J une Moll, vice-president; Jane McParland, secretary; and Joe Comernisky, treasurer. 54 “You Can't Take It Wth You” was the play Willie put on this year. He knew what he was doing—he and Miss George both. Lacking dignity and finesse, he threw aside the traditional tea and crumpets for a twentieth century “Coc-Parti.” Many a crate of Coca-Cola found its way to his stomach. Then came the Ball in a joyous holiday atmosphere with not only a queen but also a king. There’s nothing traditional about Willie. And who were the Royalty? Announcing Queen Nona and King John, rulers of the Senior Ball. The trumpets sound!! Willie presents The Myndersian of 1940.” He has a capable staff and, of course, Miss O’Brien, our ever vigilant and sedulous publication adviser. The second annual Junior-Senior Party rolls around, and the juniors welcome Willie to show his stuff. Yes, he can still jitterbug.” It’s June—time to leave, Willie. Another class, another Willie will take your place. As we leave, we realize our senior success is due to Miss O’Brien’s help and inititative. No one will ever take her place. 1. John Marsh, President 2. June Moll, Vice-President 3. Jane McParland, Secretary 4. Joseph Comernisky, Treasurer 55 Alien Ayer Baker Bulsley Caruso Carroll Brand SENIORS... ROBERT DOUGLAS ALLEN—Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4); Operetta (2. 3. 4). VIRGINIA JUNE AYERS—Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4); Operetta (2, 4V. Junior Play (3); Junior Party Committee (3); Ijitin Club (3); English Club (3). Vice-President (3), Piny (3): Senior Piny and Ball Committees (4); Senior “Coc-Parti.” General Chairman (i); Wig and Rouge (4), Secretary (4); Myndersiun (4). JANE FRANCES BAKER-Glee Club (1). Concert (1); library Club (1, Marshall (2); English Club (3). 2). PHILIP FROEIILIC.il BALSLEY—Band (1. 2. 3. 4): Airplane Club (I, 2): Intramural (1. 4); Junior Play (3); Fashion Show (3); Senior Play (4); Wig und Rouge (4); Myndersian (4). JOHN WILLIAM BARIII—Football (1. 2. 3); Iiitramurals (1, 2, 3): Italian Club Play Committee (1); Commercial Contest (2. 3); Baseball Manager (3. I); Block M (3, 4), Treasurer (4); Italian Club Play (3): Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Senior Pluy and Ball Committees (4). JOSEPH LOUIS BA RBI—Football (1. 2. 3, 4); Baseball (1. 3. 4); Intramural (1, 2. 3, 4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Block M (4). JOSEPH PETER BEATINI—II Circolo Ituliuno (2, 3. 4), Treasurer (3). President (4); Orchestra (2. 3); Commercial Contest (2): English Club (3), President (3); Iiitramurals (3); Band (3); Italian Club Play (3): Junior Play (3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Senior Play (4); Senior Play and Ball Committee (4); Prize Speaking (4); Microphone (4); Myndersian (4). AGUSTUS HOFFMAN BENTLEY—Intramural (2, 4); Commercial Contest (3). ANNE DEMARIS BRANCIFORT—Intramural (1); Library Club (1. 2); Glee Club (I, 2); English Club (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Le Cercle Fruncuis (4); Senior Bull Committee (4). PHILIP FRANKLIN BRAND—English Club (3); Junior Play Committee (3); English Club Play Committee (3); Senior Play Committee (4). WILLIAM JOHN CARROLL— Band (1. 2, 3, 4); Iiitramurals (1, 2. 3. 4): Orchestra (3. 4); Glee Club (3. 4), Vice-President (4). Operetta (3,4); English Club (3); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Basketball Manager (4); Myndersian (4). ANTHONY JOSEPH CARUSO—Intramurals (1, 4); Band (3, 4); Senior Play (I). Brancifort Bentley C.hulkrr Clark (otn«rni ky ( onlry Esposito MARGARET JANE CHALKER—Needlccraft Club (2); Glee Club (3. 4); Hearth Club (3. 4), President (I); English Club (3), Play (3); Junior Parly and Prom Committees (3); Junior Play (3); Fashion Show (3); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4). BETTY JANE CLARK—library Club (1. 2. 3. 4). Marshall (2. 3. 4). Treasurer (3) ; Glee Club (1. 2, 3). Awards (1. 2), Concert (2. 3). Operetta (2); Intramurals (1; 2, 4); Itin Club (2); I e Cerclc Francais (3, 4); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); English Club (3). Vice-President (3); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4) ; Senior Ball Committee (4); Myndersian (4). JOSEPH MATTHEW COMERNISKY—Football (I. 2. 3. 4), Captain (4). Tn-County (2); Baseball (1. 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1,2): Indoor Track Meet (1); Glee Club (1.2, 3), Vice-President (3), Ofxiretta (3); (Commercial (Contest (2, 3); English Club (3). President (3); Microphone (3. 4). Business Manager (4): Block M (3, 4), Secretary (3, 4): Oratorical Contest (3); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Treasurer (4); Senior “Coo-Parti” Committee (4); Senior Play Committee (4); Prize Speaking (4). (Cooley PAUL EDWARD (CONLEY— Intramurals (I, 2, 3. 4); Football (3, 4). GERTRUDE ALICE COOLEY—English Club (3); Hiking Club (4); Camera Club (4); Intramurals (4). Errico GEORGE W ILLIAM CRELLY—Intramurals (2, 3, 4); Radio Club (2, 3 ; Camera Club (4); Senior Ball Committee (4). DOUGLAS CRULL—English Club (3). ROMAYNE LEROY DECKER—Commercial Contest (2, 3); Le Cercle Francais (3); French Club Play (3); Intrninurals (3); Junior Play (3); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Glee Club (3, 4), Concert (3, 4), Opcrettu (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Myndersian (4). ANNA ROSE DELIA—II Circolo Italiano (2, 3, 4); Commercial Contest (3); English Club (3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Intramurals (4); Senior “Coc-Parti Committee (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Camera Club (4); Myudersiuu LAl'RA LUCILLE DYSON—Commercial Contest (2. 3); Intrnmurnls (2, 4); Sports Night (3); Junior Party Committee (3); English Club (3); Camera Club (4); Myndersian (4). JOSEPH ALFONSO ERRICO—Commercial Contest (2); Tumbling Club (2, 3, 4); II Circolo Italiano (2, 3); English Club (3), 'Treasurer (3); Junior Play Committee (3); Intramurals (3, 4); Football Manager (3, 4); Camera Club (4). Crelly LENA CAROLINE ESPOSITO—Commercial Contest (2); Intramurals (2, 3, 4); 11 Circolo Italiano (2. 3, 4), Secretary (3), Italian Club Play (3); English Club (3); Glee Club (3), Operetta (3); Camera Club (4); Senior Bull Committee (4). Dyson Delia Decker Crull Feltus Fornesi Gallina Giannotti HENRY JAMES FELTUS—Band (1. 2. 3. 4); Airplane Club (1); Freshman Debate (1); Junior Party, Play, and Prom Committees (3); Boys’ State (3); Le Cercle Francais (3, 4); French Club Play (3): Microphone (3, 4); English Club (3;. President (3); Wig and Rouge (4), Vice-President (4); Intramurals (3, 4); Senior Play (4); Senor Ball Committee (4); Senior Coc-Parti Committee (4). Ingersoll GLORIA VIRGINIA FORNESI—Glee Club (1, 2. 3); Latin Club (3, 4), Consul f4); Library Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); English Club (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Juoior Play (3); Senior Ball Committee (4); Myndersian (4); Oratorical Contest (4); Microphone (4). MATTHEW CLEMENT GALLINA— English Club (3). MARY FRANCES GIANNOTTI—Needlecraft Club (1); II Circolo Italiano (2. 3. 4); Glee Club (3, 4); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Camera Club (4). LENA ADELE GIOVANNETO—II Circolo Italiano (2, 3); Commercial Contest (2); English Club (3); Needlecraft Club (3): Junior Party Committee (3); Junior-senior Party Commmittee (3); Hearth Club (4); Camera Club (4). GEORGE CARLTON GLEASON—Intramurals (1, 2, 3, 4); English Club (3). HAROLD JACKWILL GRAHLING—Band (1, 2. 3. 4), Manager (3); Orchestra Giovannetti (1, 2, 3, 4); Intramurals (1, 3. 4); Acanthus (1, 4); English Club (3); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Senior Coc-Parti” Committee (4). FLORENCE HAZEL GUTHRIE—Intramurals (1. 2, 4); Glee Club (2, 3); Latin Club (3,4); Junior Play (3); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); English Club (3); Microphone (4); Wig and Rouge (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Myndersian (4). Hulby Horton VIRGINIA MAY HESS—Library Club (1, 2. 3. 4). Marshall (2, 3. 4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3), Librarian (2). Concert (2, 3), Awards (1,3), Operetta (1); Intramurals (1, 2, 3, 4), Awards (3, 4); Secretary (2); Latin Club (2); Sports Night (3); Le Cercle Francais (3, 4); French Club Play (3); English Club Play and Picnic Committees (3); Microphone (3, 4), News Editor (4); Junior Play, Party, and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Parly Committee (3); Senior Coc-Parti Committee (4); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4); Myndersian (4). ELIZABETH COMPSON HORTON—Library Club (1, 2, 3. 4), Marshall (2, 3, 4); Glee Club (I, 2. 3). Assistant Secretary (2), Concert (2. 3), Awards (1. 3), Operetta (1); Intramurals (I, 2, 3, 4), Awards (2, 3), Physical Education Demonstration (2, 3); Latin Club (2); Le Cercle Francais (3, 4), President (4); Microphone (3, 4), News Editor (4); English Club (3), President (3); Junior Play, Parly, and Prom Committees (3); Vice-President (3); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4); Senior Coc-Parti” Committee (4); School Press Conference (4); Myndersian (4); Saluta-torian. ALICE THERESA HULBY—Library Club (1); Junior Prom Committee (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Le Cercle Francais (4), Secretary (4). ROBERTA JUDGE INGERSOLL—Glee Club (I), Operetta (1); Library Club (I); Intramurals (1, 3, 4), Award (4), Physical Education Demonstration (2); Cheerleading (?, 3, 4); Microphone (2, 3, 4), News Editor (3), Editor-in-Chief (4); School Press Conference (3, 4); English Club (3), Secretary (4), Play (3); Junior Play, Party, and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Junior Play (3); Le Cercle Francais (3, 4); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4); Senior Coc-Parti Committee (4); Prize Speaking (4;, Speech Festival (4); Myndersian (4). Hess Guthrie Gleason Irlund Luckern Izzo Jones GILBERT RICHARD IRLAND—Cheerleading (1). STEPHEN JAMES IZZO—Football (1. 2. 3. 4). Tri-County (4): Tntrarourals (1, 2, 3, 4); II Circolo Italiano (2); Block M (3, 4); Glee Club (4), Operetta (4). ANNA AGNES JONES—TiD Club (1. 2); Gloe Club (1. 2. 3). Operetta (1, 2. 3): Latin Club (2, 3); English Club (3); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3): Acanthus (4). Program Chairman (4): Senior Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Camera Club (4); Myndersian (4). RICHARD STEPHEN KELLEHER—Intramurals 0. 2. 3. 4): Latin Club (3): English Club (3): Science Club (4): Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Senior Play Committee (4); Myndersian (4). HELEN BEVERLY KEMAK—Intramurals (2, 3. 4): Physical Education Demonstration (2): Glee Club (2); Junior Play (3): Junior Prom Committee (3); Microphone (4); Wig and Rouge (4); Hiking Club (4); Myndersian (4). Kelleher Kemak ANTHONY JOSEPH KOZIRASKI—Intramurals (I. 2. 3. 4); Latin Club (2); English Club (3). Treasurer (3): Boys’ State (3); Physical Education Demonstration (3); Le Cercle Francais (3, 4), Treasurer (4); Microphone (3); Basketball Manager (4); Senior Play (4). WILLIAM ELTON LARZELERE—Antigo. Wisconsin High School (1. 2. 3); Intramuals (1.2. 3. 4); Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4); Mixed Chorus (2. 3); Football (2. 3. 4): Forestry Club (2. 3): Student Council (3): Junior Prom Committee (3) : Basketball (3, 4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Senior Play (4); Block M (4); Myndersian (4). VIRGINIA MABEL LAW HENCE—Acanthus (2. 3. 4). Publicity Manager (2. 4). Secretary (3): English Club (3). Play (3); Prize Speaking (3) : Junior Play (3); Commercial Contest (3): Junior Prom Committee (3): Junior Prom Queen (3); Intramurals (3, 4), Award (3); Senior Play (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Myndersian (4). FLORENCE EDITH LENT— Intraraurals (3,4) .Camera Club (4), Vice-President (4). WILLIAM OLIVER LEONARD—Glee Club (1. 2. 3. 4). President (3). Operetta (2, 3): Intramurals (1. 2, 3. 4); Commercial Contest (2); Baseball (3); English Club (3); Latin Club (3). Consul (3); Junior Party. Play, and Prom Committees (3) : Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Football (3, 4); Senior Play Committee (4) ; Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4). VITO HENRY LILLA—Glee Club (1): Intramurals (1, 2. 3. 4); Latin Club (2). Janitor (2); Le Cercle Francais (3. 4). Comptroller (4): Junior Party. Play, and Prom Committees (3); Junior Play (3): Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); English Club (3). Treasurer (3): Microphone (3. 4): French Club Play (3); English CIud Play and Picnic Committees (3); Sports Night (3): W'ig and Rouge (4); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4): Senior Play (4); Senior “Coc-Parti Committee (4); Prize Speaking (4); Myndersian (4). ALICE IRENE LUCKERN—Glee Club (1. 2, 3. 4). Treasurer (4). Operetta (1. 2, 4); Tap Club (1, 2); Sports Night (3); Wig and Rouge (3. 4). Play (3); Latin Club (3, 4); Junior Play. Party, and Prom Committees (3): English Club (3), Play Committee (3); Senior Play (4); Senior Ball Committee (4). Kozlraski Leonard Lent Ludovico Lynch McPnrlnnd Marks VITA ROSE LUDOVICO—Intramurals (I, 2. 3. 4). Awards (2.3). Physical Education Demonstration (2); Library Club (1); Needlecraft Club (1. 2, 3); Glee Club (2, 3). Awards (2. 3), Concert (2, 3): Commercial Contest (2. 3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Hiking Club (41; Camera Club (4); Microphone (4). ELLEN ELIZABETH LYNCH—Intramurals (1. 2. 3. 4); Glee Club (1); Latin Club (3, 4); Junior Party Committee (3); English Club (3), Play (3); Hiking Club (4); Myndereian (4). JANE FRANCES McPARLAND—library Club (1); Glee Club (1. 2, 3. 4). Awards (1. 3). Concert (1). Operetta (2. 4); Intramurals (1, 2. 3, 4). Awards (3); Tap Club (2), Business Manager (2); English Club (3). Play (3', Secretary (3); Junior Play and Party Committee (3); Sports Night (3); I atin Club (3). Aedile (3); Tumbling Club (3. 4): Cheerleading (4); Secretary (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Senior “Coc-Parti Committee (4); Myndereian (4). RAYMOND IRVING MARKS—Acanthus Club (3, 4). President (4); Senior Play (4); Wig and Rouge (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Myndereian (4). VIOLA ELIZABETH MARSELLA—Needlecraft Club (2); Commercial Contest (2); II Circolo Italiano (2. 3. 4). Vice-President (3), Treasurer (4); Intramurals (3); Junior Prom Committee (3): Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Glee Club (3, 4); Camera Club (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Myndereian (4). Moll GEORGE RAYMOND MARSH—Intramurals (1. 2, 3. 4); English Club (3). Marsrllu JOHN WALTER MARSH—Indoor Track Meet (1); Class President (I. 2. 3, 4); Football (1. 2. 3), Tri-County (2. 3); Basketball (I, 2. 3); Baseball (I. 2. 3). Captain (2); Block M (2, 3. 4). Treasurer (2. 3). Award (3), Vice-President (4); Fashion Show (3); Microphone (3. 4); Sports Night (3); Junior Play Committee (3); Junior Prom and Party Committees (3). Chairman (3}; Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Senior Ball and Play Committees (4); Junior Rotarian (4); Myndereian (4). ROCKWELL ALBERT MARSH—Intramurals (1. 2. 3. 4); Football (I. 2); Baseball (2); Block M (2. 3, 4): Microphone (3. 4): Junior Play and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Student Intramural Association (3); Senior Play (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Myndereian (4). MADALYN MARIE MARTELLO—Glee Club (4). JOHN BROOKE MERRITT—Band (1); Radio Club (1. 2. 3. 4). President (2. 3, 4); Glee Club (4)), Operetta (4); Senior Ball Committee (4). MAEBELLE ELOISE MILLER—Library Club (1. 2. 3. 4). Secretary (4); Glee Club (1. 3); Commercial Contest (2. 3): Junior Party Committee (3); Junior Play (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee V3); English Club (3), Vice-President (3); Microphone (4); Senior “Coc-Parti Committee (4); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4); Wrig and Rouge (4); Prize Speaking (4). FLORENCE JUNE MOLI —Vice-President (1, 2. 4). Secretary (3); Library Club (1, 2, 3, 4). Marshall (2, 3, 4), Vice-President (I), Secretary (3); Glee Club (I, 2, 3), Operetta (1). Assistant Secretary (2). Concert (2, 3), Award (1, 3): Intramurals (1, 2. 3. 4), Award (2, 3. 4), Physical Education Demonstration (2, 3); Latin Club (2); IjC Cercle Francais (3, 4). Corresponding Secretary (4); English Club (3), Treasurer (3); Junior Play, Party and Prom Committees (3); Microphone (3, 4); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4); Senior “Coc-Parti Committee (4); Senior Play (4); Myndereian (4). Merritt Martello Marsh, G. Marsh, K Marsh, J, Moreland Morse Newell Reynolds JOHN FRANCIS MORELAND—Football (2. 3, 4); Baseball (2, 3. 4). Captain (3); Intramural (2, 3. 4); Block M (3. i). President (4); Commercial Contest (3, 4); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4); Senior Play (4); Senior Bull King (4). Myndersian, Business Manager (4). GILBERT CURTIS MORSE—Football (1); Airplane Club (2.3); Harmonica Club (2. 3) ; Radio Club (2); Glee Club (2). Operetta (2); Intramurals (3); English Club (3); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Science Clab (4); Senior Play Committee (4). SARAH MARCIA NEWELL—Intramurals (1. 2. 3. 4); Tumbling Club (1,2. 5. 4); Physical Education Demonstration (2. 3); English Club (3); Camera Club (4); Senior Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Myndersian (4). FRANCES ELAINE PAGANO— II Ciroolo latliano (2. 3. 4). Camera Club (4). MARILYN MAE PARKER—English Club (3). Rausch VINCENTA JULIE PERDICHO— library Club (l);Glee Club (2.3. 4); Engbsb Club (3); Junior-Senior Party Committe (3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Senior ‘‘Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Senior Ball Committee (4). ROSALIA CARMELLA PERROTTO—Sewing Club (1); Glee Club (1); Junior Baud (1, 2); l atin Club (3, 4). LENA MAE PETERMAN—Band (1, 2, 3. 4); Orchestra (2. 3. 4)t Junior Prom Committee (3); Intramuruls (3); Senior Ball Committee (4); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4). RITA KATHERINE PIAGENTINI—Library Club (1); II Circolo Ilaliano (2. 3, 4); Commercial Contest (2): English Club (3); Editor-in-Chief of Italian Club Paper (3, 4); Junior Play and Prom Committees (3); Myndersian (4). MARY ADELAIDE POKRZYWA—Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); English Club (3); Senior Coc-Parti Committee (4). MILDRED TERESA RAUSCH—Physical EducaUon Demonstration (2): Commercial Contest (2, 3, 4), Award (2); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); English Club (3); Intramurals (3, 4); Camera Club (4), Secretary (4), Myndersian (I). HELEN MAE REYNOLDS Library Club (1); Tumbling Club (1. 2. 3. 4); Glee Club (1. 2, 3. 4). Concert (1. 2. 3. 4); Intramuruls (1, 2. 3. 4); Indoor Track (I, 2, 3. 4); Physical Education Dcuiouslruliou (1,2,3); Lutiu Club (2); English Club (3); Hiking Club (4). Piagentinl Peterman Perrotto Ricci Riley Russo Sanderson Terrusi LOUIS HAROLD RICCI—II Circolo Italiano (1, 2. 3); English Club (3); Intra-murals (4); Camera Club (4). NONA PATRICIA RILEY—Library Club (1); Intraraurals (I. 2, 3. 4). Awards (3, 4); Indoor Track Meet (lj. Sports Night (3. 4); Glee Club (I. 2. 3, 4). Musical Comedy (2), Concert (2. 3, 4), Librarian (4); Tap Club (2); Cheerleading (2. 3. 4); Latin Club (3), Aedile (3); Tumbling Club (3. 4); Junior Party and Prom Committees (3); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4); Snow Queen (4); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Myndereian (4). FRANCES TERESA RUSSO—Glee Club (3. 4), Operetta (3); Camera Club (4). JULIA MAE SANDERSON—Glee Club (1. 2. 3). Operetta (1. 2); Library Club (1, 2, 3): Commercial Contest (2, 3); Junior Play. Party, and Prom Committees (3); Junior Play (3); English Club (3)1 Le Cercle Francais (3); Intramurals (3, 4); Senior Play Committee (4); Senior Play (4); Wig and Rouge (4); Microphone (4); Myndereian (4). DOROTHY BECK SOMERS—Acanthus (2. 3, 4); Junior Prom Committee (3); Commercial Contest (3); English Club (3); Camera Club (4); Senior Ball Committee (4). JULIA JUNE SOZANSKY—Glee Club (1. 2. 3); Intramurals (1, 2, 3); English Club 3. Swanson SHIRLEY FLORENCE SPIEGELMAN—Glee Club (1. 2. 3). Award (2. 3). Concert (2. 3). Operetta (1, 2, 3); Debate Club (1); Latin Club (2). Cantor (2); Intramurals (2. 3. 4); Le Cercle Francais (3. 4), French Club Play (3); Wig and Rouge (3, 4); English Club (3), Play Committee (3); Junior Play, Party, and Prom Committees (3); Senior Coc-Parti Committee (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Senior Play (4); Microphone (4); Myndereian (4). CLIFFORD LEROY STEVENSON—Glee Club (1,2. 3). Operetta (2. 3). Concert (2, 3); Indoor Track Meet (1, 2); Intramurals (2, 3); Football (3, 4); Microphone (3, 4). ELEANORA LOUISE STEVENSON—Intramurals (1. 2. 3. 4). Award (3); Glee Club (1, 2), Concert (2), Award (2), Operetta (2); Tumbling Club (2); Commercial Contest (2); Acanthus (2, 3. 4), Secretary (2), Vice-Presiaent (3), Treasurer (4); Sports Night (3); English Club (3). Play (3); Junior Play. Prom, and Party Committees (3); Senior Ball Committee (4); Senior Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Camera Club (4); Latin Club (4). DONALD RICHARD SUTTERBY—Acanthus Club (2. 3. 4). President (3); Band (3, 4); Senior Coc-Parti” Committee (4). THELMA THERESA SWANSON—English Club (3); Latin Club (3, 4); Junior Party and Prom Committee (3); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Prize Speaking (4). Sozansky ROSE FLORENCE TERRUSI—Needlecraft Club (1); II Circolo Italiano (2). Italian Club Play (2); Physical Education Demonstration (2); Glee Club (3, 4), Concert (4), Festival (4), Operetta (4), Awards (3, 4); English Club (3); Intramurals (2, 4), Award (4J; Hearth Club (3, 4). Treasurer (4); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3); Senior Play Committee (4); Myndereian (4). Sutterby Stevenson, E. Stevenson, C. Spiegelman Van Etten Vedora Crouch JAMES PAUL VAN ETTEN—Freshman Debate (1); Le Cercle Francais (2, 3, 4), Premier (4); French Club Play (2, 3); Science Club (2,3), President (2,3); Microphone (2, 3, 4), News Editor (3), Associate Editor (4); Junior Play (3); Treasurer (3); Boys’ State (3); Junior Party, Play, and Prom Committees (3); Junior-Senior Party Committee (3): Oratorical Contest (3, 4); Prize Speaking (3, 4); Speech Festival (4); English Club (3), President (3), Play (3); School Press Conference (3); Intramurals (3, 4); Junior Botarian (4); Wl| and Rouge (4), President (4); Senior Play Committee (4); Senior Play (4); Myndersian, Editor-in-Chief (4); Valedictorian. Vergamln Verzillo, E. Wilson EDWARD RAYMOND VEDORA—Italian Club Play (2); Glee Club (3, 4). Operetta (3); Band (3); English Club (3); Baseball (3); Junior Play Committee (3); IntramuraU (3, 4). FLORA MADALINE VERGAMINI—Neodlecraft Club (2); II Circolo Italiano (2, 3, 4); Oratorical Contest (3); Junior Play (3); Glee Club (3, 4); Senior Ball Committee (4); Wig and Rouge (4). ELIZABETH LUCY VERZILLO—Neodlecraft Club (I); II Circolo Italiano (2, 3); Senior “Coc-Parti” Committee (4). HELEN JANE VERZILLO—II Circolo Italiano (2, 3. 4); IntramuraU (2. 3, 4); Glee Club (3); English Club (3); Camera Club (4). WILBUR WILLIAM WATKINS—IntramuraU (1, 2, 3, 4); Latin Club (2); Science Club (3, 4); Baseball Manager (3, 4); Junior Party, Play, and Prom Committees (3); Senior Play and Ball Committees (4). EDNA HELEN W'EHNES—Glee Club (1. 2. 3, 4). Operetta (2, 3, 4); Latin Club (3); Junior Party and Play Committees (3); Senior Play (3); Senior Ball Committee (4); Senior r‘Coc-Parti” Committee (4); Science Club (4); Debate Club (4); Hiking Club (4); Prize Speaking (4); Myndersian (4). LA VERNE W ILLARD W ILSON—-English Club (3). LEE ELIZABETH CROUCH—A transfer this spring from Lyons High School— Lyons High School (I, 2, 3, 4); Orchestra (2, 3), String Ensemble (2, 3) ; Sophomore Hop Committee (2); Junior Prom Committee (3); Homemaking Club (3); Senior Movie Committee (4); Dance Club (4). Verzillo, H. W elines Watkins A LONG CHEER FOR OUR ADVERTISERS AND OUR GENEROUS DONOR, THE CLASS OF 1939 64 Best Wishes to Adam Hats Manhattan Shirts Clipper Craft Suits SENECA CLOTHING COMPANY Seneca Falls, N. Y. Freeman Shoes The Graduating Class of 1940 VS KIWANIS CLUB Compliments of H. W. KNIGHT SON, INC. Seneca Falls, N. Y. Interwoven Socks STORY STRONG HARDWARE Heating, Plumbing, Tinning and Paints Compliments of THE NEW GOULD HOTEL Compliments of A. H. FORD GARAGE CO. Pontiac Cars Richfield Gas WELLS W. PERKINS • THE ALPS QUALITY FOODS Restaurant and Candy Shoppe • Home Made Ice Cream Good Food is Good Health SCHOOL SUPPLIES Fall St. 65 Compliments of GOULDS PUMPS, Inc. SENECA FALLS, N. Y. ❖ World’s Largest Manufacturer of Pumps Exclusively PAULINE SINICROPI Florist 48 Oak St. Phone: 541 THE BONNET SHOP Ilats, Dresses, and Smart Accessories 103 Fall St. Seneca Falls SENECA FALLS RULE BLOCK COMPANY, INC. Makers of School Rulers Since 1883 Seneca Falls, N. Y. Compliments of MRS. B. R. ARMITAGE 69 Cayuga Street Buick G.M.C. Trucks M. A. NEARPASS 161 Fall St. Phone: 18 66 William B. Hislop Co. Department Store The Store That Saves You Money Auburn, N. Y. Compliments of DR. M. H. SAHLER and DR. J. H. SAHLER Compliments of THE HOMESTEAD GRILL AND RATHSKELLAR I. P. Jones, Prop. WHIPPLE FORMAN Charles A. Whipple, Prop. Auburn’s Most Complete Sporting Goods Store 49 Genesee St. Auburn, N. Y. DOAN’S CASH MARKETS 2 Stores Seneca Falls Waterloo New York Congratulations to the Members of The 19U0 Class of Mynderse Academy The Seneca Falls Savings Bank SENECA FALLS, N. Y. 67 Compliments of BEACON MILLING CO., INC. Cayuga, N. Y. Manufacturers of BEACON FEEDS BEACON DOG PELLETS BEACON DOG AND PUPPY MEAL J. SOUHAN SONS DAIRY Guernsey Milk Compliments of PHILIP SERLING CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! May this success be but a small part of that which awaits you in your life’s work. HAROLD E. GREEN Jeweler Graduation Gift Headquarters 68 Life Begins a t T7 L IFE vibrates through every class and sports activity at R. B. I. Through a Balanced Training Program students not only acquire business skills but develop magnetic personalities leading to successful business careers. (Over 1200 R. B. I. Graduates were placed in positions in 1939) Fall Classes SEND ”1 Start FOR L“’alooJ SEPT. 3 Rochester Business Institute MAIN 3869 I 172 CLINTON AVE. SOUTH 1 ROCHESTER, N. Y. Compliments of AL’S SERVICE STATION Albert Cirone, Prop. MARKET BASKET STORES Thomas Redcleft Willis Rhinehart Compliments of GEB and GARVAN 69 Compliments of THE BOARD OF EDUCATION SENECA FALLS, N. Y. THE WALDO STORE Gas Oil School Supplies Seneca Falls LOUIS BROS. Clothing, Shoes, Men’s and Boys’ Furnishings 27-29 Genesee St. Auburn, N. Y. Phone 33970 Best Wishes To the Graduating Class of 1940 Stephen L. Kelleher 70 SPRINGSIDE INN West Side, Owasco Lake Auburn, N. Y. • DELICIOUS FOOD Telephone: 697 Compliments of SENECA FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT Compliments of MARTIN CASEY Compliments of Westcott Rule Co., Inc. 71 Compliments of Seneca Knitting Mills, Inc. 72 Compliments of DE MATTIA FRUIT STORE Phone: 352-W JOHN BELLARDINO, INC. General Contractor Seneca Falls, N. Y. L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro Massachusetts Manufacturer of CLASS RINGS AND PINS Commencement Invitations Diplomas Personal Cards Cups Medals Trophies Jeweler to the Senior Class of Mynderse Academy Represented by F. L. Wallace, Box 123, Toledo, Ohio CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1940 The BULLOCK STUDIO GEO. L. AYERS Fine Picture Framing Window Shades Venetian Blinds 38 Miller St. Phone 30 DR. F. E. DOWD BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Manufacturers of High School and College Pins and Rings Engraved Commencement Invitations, Announcements and Personal Cards WM. R. TIEFEL Rochester, N. Y. District Manager FRED MAIER SONS Building Materials Blue Coal Paint Automatic Stokers E. C. GIUSTI Expert Clock and Watch Repairing 73 Ovid Street Seneca Falls SAMMY’S BARBER SHOP Ladies’ and Children’s Hair Cutting Our Specialty At Lower Fall Street Compliments of The Faycttc-Varick District 3 School Bus Compliments of M. J. Gosentino and Sons OUR 103rd YEAR Service and Security Since 1837 THE STATE BANK of Seneca Falls, N. Y. HARPST PHARMACY THE PARAMOUNT PRESS Printing 27 State St. Seneca Falls Phone 557 L. M. RUTHRAUFF Florist Green House 18 Daniels St. Phone: 427 Compliments of ALFRED RAUSCH Feed Grinding Phone 622 Fayette, N. Y. 74 Compliments of VICTORIA RESTAURANT Peter Tardelli, Prop. E. J. ROGERS Choice Meats Groceries 56 W. Bayard St. One door west of Bridge St. Seneca Falls, N. Y. Phone: 8 Hours 9 to 5 Phone 599 Compliments of D. H. RUBINSTEIN, Pod.G. Podiatrist 12 State Street Seneca Falls, N. Y. JOEL D. RITTER Fayette, New York Garage Repairs House Wiring and Contracting Compliments of NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC GAS CORPORATION “SHANNON’S” Outfitters to Mynderse Men Best Wishes to The Class of 1940 SHANNON’S CLOTHES SHOP Compliments of ENDICOTT- JOHNSON Earl Haycook, Mgr. Compliments of BOLIN MUSIC HOUSE Geneva, N. Y. “It pays to shop at Penney's” J. C. PENNEY CO. Geneva, N. Y. Compliments of DEERHEAD INN Fish Fry Beverages 75 BENNETT AND TRACY Shoes Hosiery Luggage Auburn, N. Y. GUY BERRETTA Choice Groceries and Meat Phone 519 67 Ovid St. Compliments of E. B. KIBBEY MACHINE CO. Compliments of DR. ROBERT J. HOWLAND Compliments of WILLIAM D. ROYCE Insurance Real Estate Always Drive Carefully Compliments of SENECA FALLS DRY CLEANING COMPANY ww Phone: 246 Compliments of THE POST OFFICE CLERKS Compliments of LAMBERT’S GRILL Compliments of BYRNE FUNERAL HOME Bayard St. NOBLE’S DAIRY Grade A Pasteurized Milk Phone: 111-W 76 u; if ¥ :i i ml 'V iC' f fiS {Mi, Compliments to the Class of 1940 The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. Typewriters Duplicators Adding Machines Sales—Service—Supplies Ribbons Carbon Paper R. M. FLICKINGER THE HARPER METHOD SHOP Mrs. D. H. Maynard Phone 585 81 Cayuga St. Seneca Falls, N. Y. HARDWARE of Demonstrated Quality e s SMITH PEARSON, INC. Auburn, New York REEDS Serving The Better Dressed Miss and Matron TRAINING- Save With Safety At THE REXALL STORE E. H. Hosley, Ph.G., Prop. SULLIVAN S CIGAR STORE Daggett’s Chocolates Dairylea Ice Cream Accounting Shorthand Typewriting ONTARIO BUSINESS INSTITUTE Phone: 2284 64 Seneca St. Geneva, N. Y. SIMONE AUTO PARTS 24 Hour Towing Service Phone 544-J Seneca Falls, N. Y. Compliments of PETER DORAN 77 Compliments of HOOD COAL CO. Seneca Falls, N. Y. Compliments of Compliments of WAGNER RUG DR. J. G. ADAMS, D.D.S. WORKS, INC. Good Luck to the Myndersian WARD CONSTRUCTION Compliments of H. S. Fegley Furniture Store Always a Good Show! Schine’s STRAND Theatre Seneca Falls Joseph H. Deacon, Manager Compliments of 1. A. LURIE Clothing, Furnishings and Shoes Compliments of I.O.O.F. POWHATAN LODGE 310 Compliments of J. LEO HAMILL Phone 175 Seneca Falls, N. Y. Compliments of POHLE’S BAKERY LOUISE BEAUTY SHOPPE Louise M. George Minnie George, Asst. Phone 498 Seneca Falls, N. Y. Town Clock Service Station Seneca Falls, N. Y. Clarence C. Conkey, Jr., Proprietor CONNOLLY’S Women’s and Children's Apparel Phone 50-W 61 Fall St. Seneca Falls, N. Y. Compliments of GUS COLOGGI Confectionary Store 19 Bridge St. 79 Compliments of SENECA BOOT SHOP Compliments of THE SENEGA COUNTY TRUST CO. + Seneca Falls, N. Y. Compliments of Western Union Telegraph Co. W. S. Fox, Manager Compliments of CUDDY’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Camilla M. Gentile 128 Fall St. Phone: 560 HORLE’S RED AND WHITE STORE The Trading Center of Fayette Be a satisfied user of our famous D H and LEHIGH VALLEY COAL COKE-WOOD—AMBRICOAL MALONE BROTHERS 28 Clinton Street Phone: 313 HARRY’S TIRE SHOP Firestone Products Complete Service 153 Fall St. Seneca Falls, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS RUMSEY PUMP GORP. mm “Pumps For All Purposes' Congratulations to the Class of 1940 THE RIG STORE Auburn New York Compliments of THATCHER’S SANDWICH SHOP Seneca Falls, N. Y. Compliments of MILTON M. HARMAN Consulting Optometrist 32 Linden Lane Geneva, N. Y. Compliments of the BUSINESS MEN’S ASSOCIATION Seneca Falls, N. Y. GAY SON, INC. Insurance Experts Seneca Falls, N. Y. 80 Compliments of MOTOR G. MOUNT OENCVA. NY J. W , Smith Dry Goods Co. Geneva. N. Y. Seneca Falls Sales Co., Inc. Ford Cars Trucks Mercury Zephyrs HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWS If you want real quality clothes —suits, slacks, sport outfits— built the way college men like them, styled the way prep school men wear them and priced so low you'll have money left for other wants— Come to Marshall’s Clothing Store 131 Genesee St. Auburn's Leading Store For Men and Boys Compliments of HARRY’S SMOKE SHOP AND RECREATIONAL PARLORS H. W. Amidon, Prop. MACS Specializing in Miss and Junior Sizes Coats—Suits—Dresses—Gowns and Wraps 78 Genesee St. Auburn, N. Y. Compliments of VITETTA GRILLE 39 Bridge St. Seneca Falls Compliments of CRAYTON’S DRUG STORE G. D. Potter, Prop. J. CALARCO Retail and Wholesale Grocery and Confectionery 64 Ovid St. Phone 540 81 CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH FRED L. HUNTINGTON MOREHOUSE’S On Cayuga Lake George E. Morehouse Sons Compliments of JOSEPH J. DOYLE SANDERSON’S Funeral Directors Since 1829 Phone:360 CLARY BROTHERS Clothiers and Men’s Furnishings Seneca Falls and Waterloo Compliments of FRED RONDINA Furniture Store Auburn, N. Y. Quality Furniture at Lowest Prices Norge Refrigerators Stoves and Kitchen Furniture Department 43 Water Street Free Parking 82 PINCKNEY HADLEY Compliments to Class of 1940 THE WILLOWS Cayuga Lake State Park Patsy Russo, Prop. Compliments of LOBLAW GROCETERIAS INC. Seneca Falls New York Compliments From FRANK ZONA SON Band Box Cleaners Compliments of W. J. MACKIN Men’s Furnishings Bathing Suits Custom Clothing Ladies’ Hose Sport Clothes 59 Fall St. Knox Hats and Mallory Hats Empire State Hats—$2.95 “The Store of Cheerful Service” RIDER COLLEGE of Business Administration Bachelor of Science Degrees in Commerce and Education Special Intensive Courses Summer School Founded 1865 Trenton, N. J. CLASS OF 1940 83 ELyiS luflhmT jli p i,A|y 1 Kalet’s FIVE AND SEVEN STATE STREET AUBURN NEW YORK Compliments of FRANKLIN HOTEL William Woods, Prop. CHEVROLET and OLDSMOBILE Seneca Motor Co., Inc. Compliments of S. M. S. SOCIETY Compliments of SOUTH SIDE BILLARD ROOM Marino Giovannini, Prop. MAGILL McGRAW Groceries and Fruit 22 Bridge St. Phone 72-J R. G. FITCH Wallpaper Paints 34 Fall Street VAN PATTEN’S DINER 137 Fall St. Seneca Falls Home Cooked Foods and Pastries Compliments of S. S. VARY SENECA SHOE REPAIRING 104Yi Fall Street At DOWD-LEO’S Style Store for Men Auburn, N. Y. When you get old and need some heat. Remember Palmer’s can’t be beat. S. S. PALMER CO. 84