Plattsburgh High School - Barker Yearbook (Plattsburgh, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1948 volume:

0 % DEDICATION We, the class of 1948, dedicate this edition of the Barker to Mr. Sorensen. We will always cherish the memories of our association with him and look for- ward to a bright future for 1 H. S. under his guid- ance. BOARD OF EDUCATION M r. C. Fuller Austin Mr. Robert S. Long Mr. .1. V. Davern Mr. John II. McHattie Mrs. Myron J. Gordon Mr. Emerson Saxe Mr. Donald Guibord Mr. Roswell A. Sharron Mr. Patrick .) 1. Tierney OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION President—M r. .J. W. Davern Vice-President—.Mr. John A. McHattie Clerk—Mr. S. E. Fitzpatrick fw '“VS % Ja, | ’ V Wsv ■•iruTVl j aj e c jti r x | 'W V ' , f V S£, ir . 9 °r ( £•■« vS, ,« ‘ f.0 '■• . FACULTY George M. Elmendorf Superintendent and Principal to February 1 Union Carl G. Sorensen Vice Principal to February 1 Superintendent February 1 Middlebury, New York University Evalon A. Merritt Latin, Social Studies, Commer- cial Law to February 1 Principal, February 1 Union, Syracuse Lloyd B. Benton Physic , Chemistry, General Science St. Lawrence, Cornell, New York State College Mary E. Quinlan Commercial Subjects P.S.N.S. Lena K. Foss English Syracuse Helen M. Bishop French, English Wellesley, Columbia Frank A. Cooper Social Studies Colgate, University of Rochester Columbia C. Lilly Nelson Social Studies New York State College, Columbia Kenneth E. Kenyon industrial Arts Alfred Helen C. Carroll Household Science Russell Sage, Cornell V. Weltie Baker Music Fredonia S.N.S. Wilmer S. McAllister Social Studies, English St. Lawrence, Cornell Claude A. Wood Commercial Subjects P.S.N.S. Mary J. Challis Science, Mathematics Keuka, University of Michigan Anne Erickson English P.S.N.S., St. Lawrence Charles M. Burdick English Alfred, Columbia Charles J. Clifford Mathematics Hobart Howard E. Thompson Physical Education Springfield, Ohio State Frank Miller Basketball and Baseball P.S.T.C. Norma L. MacGregor Homemaking Cornell, New York University Julia Harland Librarian Geneseo State Teachers College Elizabeth Johnson Physical Education Cortland State Teachers College Ruth Allyn Assistant in Junior-Senior High School College of St. Rose Bennett C. Gardner Science Mansfield State Teachers College Angelina Robinson Music Eastman School of Music Alyce B. Haight Social Studies New York State Teachers College Mr. Klmkxdorf Mr. Merritt 1918 YEARBOOK STAFF Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager—John Clarke Assistants—Charles Carpenter and Gerald Litzky LITERARY EDITORS Rita Begore Richard Harrell Donald Bolton Ronald Jennett Barbara Clark Katherine LeCIair Barbara Davies Dorothy Hill Winfield Duken Mary Maxwell SPORTS EDITORS Gloria Glorioso Earl Wells JOKE EDITORS Joan Day Margaret Scherer Henry Perlee Lee Turner ART EDITORS Peter Angelos Mathew Nolan Joanne Bassett Janet Oman Olive Cordick Harry Tyndall Wanda King Robert Wilson Harriet Martin TYPING STAFF Janet Brown Irene Marriott Joanne Bunker Elizabeth Monty Margaret Cameron Jean Phifer Joan Coonan Sedona Rashkin Melva Lombard Verna Roberts HOMEROOM SOLICITORS Doris Dayton Elizabeth Larabee Clare Rollier Maurice Dutton Gary Martineau Richard Spclman Dorothy Earl Shirley Relation Desmond Vaughn Dorothy Harnett Margaret Myers Donald LaBombard Doris Ricketson DOWNTOWN SOLICITORS Jean Bell Stephen Hyatt Donald Mathews Donald Bolton lean Ireland Linden Payne Margaret Cameron Donald LaBombard Robert Ritchie Winfield Duken Kathryn Lanktree Sam Stevens Donald Durocher Neil Lejeunc Ralph Stone Phyllis Glaude Gerald Litsky Donald Toner Thomas Hendrix James Lockhart SENIOR HONORS TWO YEARS Janet Kathryn Oman THREE YEARS Rita Joyce Begore Barbara Joan Clark THREE AND ONE-HALF YEARS Ronald Quentin Jennett Gerald Max Litssky 1948 CLASS POEM There she stands, our alma mater. Praise the god whose skilled hand wrought her. See her crowned in western sun, Slight honor for the task she's done. Those lasting friendships she has made The personalities she has weighed; The opportunities which she gave, Bright light she placed in wisdom's cave. We now must leave in ’48. The time for us is growing late. She’ll always stand, our alma mater. Living tribute to the hand that wrought her. Ronald Quentin Jennett 1948 CLASS SONG This sunny morning we marched down the aisle, We were so nervous but we tried to smile, We’ll soon be leaving our dear Plattsburg High, We say our good-byes to you. We’ll miss our friends so many, The students, the faculty too, Since we will leave forever, We’re all feeling so blue. The skills we’ve obtained here We’ll never let die, We’ll use them to honor our dear Plattsburg High, We won’t forget you, Dear friends, always strive, To keep our memories alive. Katherine LeClair SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President John Clarke Vice-President_Charles Carpenter Secretary. Janet Oman Treasuner Barbara Clark Class Motto: Aedifica moribus non famae Class Colors: lied and white PETER ANGELOS St. Lawrence Univ. And puts himself upon his good behaviour” Communications Club (1 yr.); Vice President of Sophomore Class; Decoration Committee of Sophomore Hop; Slide Rule Club (1 yr.); Secretary of Junior Class; Marshall at Graduation; Co-Chairman of Bid Committee for Junior Prom; Junior Rush; Senior Rush; Decoration and Cleanup Committee of Junior Prom; Manager of foo:ball (1 yr.); Assistant manager of football (I yr.); Track (2 yrs.); Interclass Track (3 yrs.); Sketch Club (1 yr.); Hi-Y Club (3 yrs.); Treasurer of Hi-Y Club (1 yr.); Radio News Club (I yr.) ; Junto Club (1 yr.); Varsity Club; Athletic Council (1 yr.); Art Staff of 19 18 Yearbook. JOANNE BASSETT— Jo Work A quiet manner is evidence of a wise head. Archery (1 yr.); Bowling (1 yr.); Tennis (1 yr.); Basketball (4 yrs.); Captain of Basketball Team (3 yrs.); Soccer (4 yrs.); Captain of Soccer Team (3 yrs.); Soft- ball (4 yrs.); Captain of Softball Team (3 yrs.); Tumb- ling (2 yrs.); Volleyball Team (4 yrs.); Captain of Volleyball Team (3 yrs.); Square Dancing (1 yr.); Sketch Club (3 yrs.). Cheerleading (2 yrs.); Gym Lead- ers Club (3 yrs.); President of Gym Leaders Club (1 yr.); Radio News Club (1 yr.); Awarded High School Blazer in Sophomore Year; Decoration commi tee for Sophomore Hop; Athletic Council (2 yrs.); Art Staff for Yearbook. ALVIN BEAUDET— Smoky A P One can't think of everything. Bachelors’ Club (2 yrs.); Ahtletic Club (1 yr.); Track (1 yr.); J. V. Football (1 yr.); Lyceum Speaker. DAVID ANDREW BEDARD— Legs Albany Business Institute Work fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. Secretary of Bachelors’ Club (1 yr.) ; Sports Official Club (1 yr.); Junior Varsity Basketball (3 yrs.); Camera Club; Committee for Sophomore Hop; Decoration com- mittee for Junior Prom. RITA BEGORE p.B.I. As merry as the Jay is long.'1 Orchestra (3 yrs.); Band ( 3) yrs.); Chorus (4 yrs.); School Concert (4 yrs.); Girls Hi-Y (2 yrs.); Bowling (2 yrs.); Tennis (2 yrs.); Basketball (1 yr.); Soccer (1 yr.); Softball (1 yr.); Archery (2 yrs.); Tumbling (1 yr ) ; Square dancing (1 yr.); Speaking Contest (third prize); Friendship Club (1 yr.); Minervian Society (2 yrs.); President of Minervian Society (1 yr.); Choir (2 yrs.); Badminton (1 yr.); Literary Staff for Yearbook; Executive Committee for Junior Prom; D.A.R. Citizen- ship Award; Commencement Speaker; Girls’ Sextet (2 yrs.). JLAN ELIZABETH BELL—”Jeb'’ Physicians Hospital or P.B.I. Be noble in every thought and deed.” Orchestra (2 yrs.); Chorus (3 yrs.); School Concert (4 yrs.); Girls Hi-Y (lj yrs.); Gym Leaders (1 yr.); Noon-hour (2 yrs.); Social Dancing (1 yr.); Square dancing (2 yrs.); Archery (1 yr.); Tennis (1 yr.); Soc- cer (2 yrs.); Softball (2 yrs.); Tumbling (1 yr.); Glee Club (1 yr.); May Festival (4 yrs.); Speaking Contest; Volleyball (1 yr.); Downtown Solicitor for Barker. JOHN RICHARD BERGMAN— Boogey” ? Much learning doth make me mad.” Officials Club (1 yr.); Gym Leader Club (3 yrs.); Varsity Club (2 yrs.); Varsity Football (3 yrs.); Varsity Track (4 yrs.); J. V. Basketball (1 yr.); Athletic Coun- cil (I yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.). GLENN R. BLAKE— Bob’ Work He only is a well made man who has a good determination.” Officials’ Club (1 yr.); Served in the Army from Oct. 2, 1946 to March 4, 1948. LAWRENCE MORRIS BLOSSOM—”Larry Undecided ‘ A noticeable man, with large blue eyes.” Veteran; J. V. Baseball (1 yr.); Junior-Senior Rush, 1947; Left school (1943-September) to join service; U. S. Navy (3 yrs.); Returned to school September, 1946. DONALD G. BOLTON— Don Undecided The ladies call him sweet. Entered high school January 1947; Literary Staff of Yearbook; Rush Committee (Junior); Veteran. RAYMOND WILLIAM BRAUN JR.— Ray” P. G. Course Facts are stubborn things.” Chorus (1 yr.); Ski Team (1 yr.); Dramatic Club (3 yrs.); Entered Sophomore year from Kingston, New York; Spring Play (1 yr.). JANETTE ANN BROWN— Jan Undecided Friendjhip is the holiest of gifts. Girls Gym Leaders Club (3 yrs.); Treasurer of Gym Leaders Club 1 yr.); Basketball (4 yrs.); Soccer (4 yrs.); Volleyball (4 yrs.); Softball (4 yrs.); Social dancing (1 yr.); Tennis (1 yr.); Archery (1 yr.); Tumbling (2 yrs.); Friendship Club (1 yr.); Minervian Literary Society (1 yr.); Decoration Committee of Sophomore Hop; Decor- a ion Committee of Junior Prom; Refreshment Commit- tee of Junior Prom; Refreshment Committee for Junior Rush Party; Typing Staff of Yearbook; Member of Ath- letic Council. JOANNE CORA BUNKER— Jo” Work For she is just the quiet kind whose nature never varies ” Girls Gym Noon-hour Group Activities (2 yrs.); Girls Shop Club (2 yrs.); Vice President of Girls Shop Club (1948); Typing Staff of Yearbook; Entered P.H.S. Sophomore Year. MARGARET MARY CAMERON— Peggy” Undecided Thinking is but a waste of thought.” Manager's and Service Club (2 yrs.); Treasurer of Manager s and Service Club (1 yr.); Library Council (2 yrs.); Camera Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (3 yrs.); Manager of Bowling Club (1 yr.); Archery (3 yrs.); Hiking (1 yr.); Soccer (2 yrs.); Tennis (1 yr.); Volley- ball (1 yr.); Tumbling (1 yr.); Basketball (3 yrs.) ; Bi- cycling (1 yr.); Softball (3 yrs.); Folk Dancing (1 yr.); Noon-hour (1 yr.); Field Hockey (1 yr.); Music Com- mittee for Junior Prom; Music Committee for Sopho- more Hop ; Athletic Association (1 yr.); Interclass Bas- ketball Team (1 yr.); Interclass Soccer Team (2 yrs.); Downtown Solicitor for Yearbook; Typing Staff for Yearbook; Playday at Peru; Playday at Ellenburgh; Dec- oration Committee for Graduation. CHARLES CARPENTER— Carp Union College Knowledge is power.” Varsity Football (2 yrs.); Junior Varsity Basketball (2 yrs.); All-Star J. V. Basketball (1 yr.); Captain J. V. Basketball (1 yr.); Varsity Basketball (1 yr.); Junto Club (2 yrs.); President Junto Club (1 yr.); Vice Presi- dent Junto Club (1 yr.); Decoration Committee for Sophomore Hop; Decoration Commit;ec for Junior Prom; Decoration Committee for Commencement for Class of '47; Vice President of Senior Class; Associate- Editor for Yearbook; Junior-Senior Rush; Gym Leaders Club (3 yrs.); Awarded Sweater for Football Champion- ship in '47; Varsity Club (2 yrs.); Athletic Council (1 yr.); Track (1 yr.); Entered Sophomore Year. BARBARA JOAN CLARK— Bobbie College Almost everything that is great has been done by youth.” Chorus (3 yrs.); Spring Concert (3 yrs.); May Festi val (3 yrs.). A Capella Choir (2 yrs.); Square Dancing (3 yrs.); Hiking (1 yr.); Bicycling (I yr.); Bowling (3 yrs.); Basketball (I yr.); Tennis (2 yrs.); Archery (4 yrs.); Athletic Association (4 yrs.); Athletic Council (2 yrs.); Secretary-Treasurer of Athletic Council (2 yrs.); Social Dancing (1 yr ); Secretary of Sophomore Class; President of Junior Class; Minervian Li erary Society (2 years.); Friendship Club (1 yr.); Secretary of Friend- ship Club; Library Council (2 yrs.); President of Lib- rary Council (1 yr.); Treasurer of Senior Class; Hi-Y Club (3 yrs.); Chaplain of Hi-Y (1 yr.); Music Com- mittee for Sophomore Hop; Music Committee for Junior Prom; Decoration Committee for Graduation; Speaking Contest; Honor Average (3 yrs.); Class Will; General Activities (1 yr.); Commencement Speaker. JOHN NICHOLAS CLARKE— Johnnie Cortland S.T.C. I am very fond of the company of ladies. Junior Varsity Football (1 yr.); Varsity Football (3 yrs.); Junior Varsity Baseball (1 yr.); Varsity Baseball (3 yrs.) ; Awarded Sweater for Champion Football Team (1 yr.); Record Committee for Sophomore Hop; Decor- ation Committee for Junior Dance; Varsity Club (2 yrs.) ; Athletic Council; Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, of the Varsity Club; Stamp Club (1 yr.); Art Club (1 yr.); Vice-President Art Club; Vice-President Junior Class (1 yr.); President Senior Class (1 yr.); Editor of Yearbook; Athletic Association (4 yrs.); Varsity Sweater Award; Track (1 yr.); Hi-Y Club (2 yrs.). JOAN MARION COONAN P.S.T.C. The very pink of perfection. Glee Club (1 yr.); Spring Concert (1 yr.) ; May Fes- tival (1 yr.); Basketball (2 yrs.); Volleyball (2 yrs.); Archery (2 yrs.); Baseball (2 yrs.); Member Athletic Association (1 yr.); Minervian Literary Society (1 yr.); Usher Speaking Contest; Usher Parents Night; Chairman Minervian Christmas Party; Decoration Com- mittee Junior Prom; Clearing Gym for Minervian Dance; Typing Committee for Yearbook; Caps and Gowns Com- mittee; Chairman Minervian Food Sale; Chairman Ticket Committee For Barker Dance; Chairman Minervian Moonlight Ball ; Office Assistant (1 yr.); Entered P.H.S. in Junior Year from Champlain Central School. OLIVE CORDICK— Ollie Eastern School for Physician’s Aides Little said is soonest mended. Bowling (2 yrs.); Volleyball (1 yr.); Tennis (1 yr.); Square Dancing (2 yrs.); Badminton (1 yr.); Basketball (1 yr.); Archery (3 yrs.); Soccer (1 yr.); Camera Club (I yr.); Red Cross Club (1 yr.) ; Art Staff; Decoration Committee for Junior Prom; Secretarial Club (1 yr.); Athletic Association Member (2 yrs.). JACK RYCKMAN CORNWELL Undecided Hear ye not the hum of mighty workings? Speaking Contest; Cheerleader; Dramatic Club (1 yr.); Entered Junior Year. CLOVIS CURTISS CRESSEY— Cresse” P.S.T.C. All the world is a comedy to a chap like me.” Sports Officials Club (2 yrs.); Junior Varsity Bas- ketball (3 yrs.); Captain Junior Varsity Basketball (1 yr.); Junior Varsity Football (1 yr.); Intramural Basket- ball (3 yrs.). MAURICE E. CRESSEY— Cress P.S.T.C. McGill University I profess not talking; only this—let each man do his best.” Varsity Track (2 yrs.); Manager Track (I yr.); J. V. Basketball (I yr.); Gym Leaders (3 yrs.); President Civic Tours Club (1 yr.); U. S. Navy September 14, 1942 to October 28, 1947. BARBARA JULIA DAVIES— Barb” Cornell or P.S.T.C Without an original, there can be no imitation.” Chorus (4 yrs.); School Concert (4 yrs.); May Fes- tival Concerts (4 yrs.); Hi-Y Club (3 yrs.); Tumbling (3 yrs.); Archery (3 yrs.); Basketball (3 yrs.); Social Dancing (1 yr.); Girls' Gym Leaders (1 yr.); Choir Club (2 yrs.); Soccer (1 yr.); Quotations for Yearbook; General Activities (1 yr.); Friendship Club (1 yr.): Minervians (2 yrs.); Keeper of Records for Minervians (1 yr.); Girls Sextet (2 yrs.) ; Decoration Committee for Jr. Prom; Athletic Association (4 yrs.). JOAN DAY P.S.T.C. It is nice to be natural, when you're naturally nice.” Bowling (3 yrs.); Basketball (4 yrs.); Softball (4 yrs.); Volleyball (3 yrs.); Archery (2 yrs.); Ternis (2 yrs.); Folk Dancing (1 yr.); Athletic Association (4 yrs.); Library Council (2 yrs.); Treasurer of Library Council (1 yr.) ; Civic Tours Club (1 yr.) ; Radio News Club (1 yr.); Girls Hi-Y (2 yrs.); Treasurer Girls Hi-Y (1 yr.); Ticket Committee for Sophomore Hop ; Decor- ating Committee for Junior Prom; Joke Staff for Year- book. DORIS ARLINE DAYTON P. G. Course In vir.uc nothing earthly could surpass her. Orchestra (1 yr.); Accompanist for Chorus (1 yr.); Accompanist for Sextet (1 yr.); Volleyball (2 yrs.); Soc- cer (2 yrs.); Field Hockey (1 yr.); Noonhour (1 yr.); Minervians (1 yr.); Library Council (2 yrs.); Ribbon Committee for the Junior-Senior Rush; Homeroom Soli - ci or for Yearbook Staff ; Chairman of Music Committee for Minervian Christmas Party (1 yr.); Athletic Associ- ation (2 yrs.); Spring Instrumental Concert (1 yr.); Spring Vocal Concert (1 yr.); Entered in Junior Year. WINFIELD RICHARD DUKEN—' Dick U. S. Merchant Marine Academy What a strange thing is man, and what a s.ranger is woman! Athletic Association (4 yrs.); Varsity Track Squad (1 yr.); Junior Varsity Football (1 yr.); Varsity Club (1 yr.); Rush Committee (1 yr.); Boy's Hi-Y (2 yrs.); So- cial Dancing (1 yr.); Science Club (1 yr.); Library Coun- cil (2 yrs.); President of Library Council (1 yr.); Play— Why the Chimes Rang ; Downtown Solicitor for Year- book; Decorating Committee for Sophomore Hop; Decor- ation for Graduation Day 1947; Intra-Class Track Meet (1 yr.); Literary Staff for Yearbook. NORMAN DUKETTE— Duke Work The atrocious crime of being a young man.” Camera Club (1 yr.). DONALD L. DUROCHER— Leo P. G. Course He never worked but moments odd, yet many a bluff wrought he. President of Gym Leaders Club (1 yr.); Gym Lead- ers Club (4 yrs.) ; Gym Leaders Exhibition (1 yr.); Var- sity Football (1 yr.); Varsity Track (2 yrs.); Varsity Cross-Country (1 yr.); Athletic Association (4 yrs.) ; Yearbook Staff (1 yr.); Rush Party Committee (1 yr.); Decoration for Graduation Day 1947. MORRIS EDWARD DUTTON—”PeeWce” P.S.T.C. Many a genius has been slow of growth. Assistant Manager for Baseball (1 yr.); Secretary- Treasurer of Bachelor s Club (1 yr.) ; Homeroom Solici- tor for Yearbook; Entered in Junior Year. DOROTHY J. EARL— Dot P. G. Course And there’s a voice of sweetest tone. Chorus (4 yrs.); Annual Concert (4 yrs.); Orchestra (2 yrs.); Annual Concert (2 yrs.); Band (3 yrs.); An- nual Concert (2 yrs.); Girls Sextet (2 yrs.); A Cappella Choir (1 yr.); May Festival (2 yrs.); Member of Athletic Association; Gym Leaders (1 yr.); Gym Leaders Play Day (1 yr.); Noonhour (2 yrs.); Archery (1 yr.); Field Hockey (1 yr.); Soccer (2 yrs.); Tumbling (2 yrs.); Volleyball (2 yrs.); Basketball (2 yrs.); Captain (1 yr.); Red Cross Club (1 yr.); Girls Shop (1 yr.); Food Com- mittee for Junior-Senior Rush (1 yr.); Homeroom Soli- citor for Yearbook. CLEMENT GERKE— Fritz” P.B.I. But really. I'm mild at heart!” Veteran. PHYLLIS ANNE GLAUDE— Phyl Business College Oh, I am stabbed with laughter!” Tennis (2 yrs.); Bowling (2 yrs.); Hiking (1 yr.); Soccer (1 yr.); Field Hockey (1 yr.); Archery (1 yr.); Square Dancing (I yr.); Basketball (1 yr.); Volleyball (1 yr.); Softball (1 yr.) ; Badminton I yr.); Managers and Service Club (1 yr.); Decoration Committee for Ju- nior Prom; Outside Soliciting Committee for Yearbook; Entered in Junior Year. GLORIA JANE GLORIOSO— Glo Business College Her hair stood black as night. Tennis (3 yrs.); Archery (1 yr.); Soccer (4 yrs.); Hockey (1 yr.); Tumbling (2 yrs.); Social Dancing (2 yrs.) ; Band (1 yr.); School Concert (1 yr.); Softball (4 yrs.); Hockey Team Captain (1 yr.); Soccer Team Cap- tain (1 yr.); Basketball Team Caprain (2 yrs.); Badmin- ton (2 yrs.); Volleyball (4 yrs.); G.A.A. Letter (1 yr.); Library Council (1 yr.); Radio News Club (1 yr.) ; Car- rollcan Club (1 yr.); Managers and Service Club (1-2 yr.); Cheerleading (1 yr.); Gym Leaders (1 yr.); Treas- urer for Managers and Service Club (1 yr.); Sports Edi- tor for Yearbook; Volleyball Captain (1 yr.); Basketball (4 yrs.); Hockey Capt. (1 yr.). DOROTHY ANN HARNETT— Dot P.S.T.C A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance Tennis (1 yr.); Bowling (2 yrs.); Softball (3 yrs.); Volleyball (3 yrs.); Field Hockey (1 yr.); Chorus (3 yrs.); Managers and Service Club (2 yrs.); Girls Hi-Y (2 yrs.); Archery (1 yr.); Decorating Committee for Junior Prom; Homeroom Solicitor for Yearbook. RICHARD COLEMAN HARRELL— Dick U. S. Merchant Marine Academy I awoke one morning and found myself famous! Junior Varsity Football (1 yr.); Assistant Manager of Baseball (1 yr.); Manager of Baseball (1 yr.); Public Speaking Contest (I yr.); First Prize in Public Speaking Contest ; Hi-Y Club (2 yrs.); Stamp Club (1 yr.); Dra- matic Club (1 yr.); President of Dramatic Club (1 yr.); Youth and Uncle Sam ; Junior-Senior Rush (2 yrs.); Chairman of Junior-Senior Rush Party (1 yr.); Decora- tion Committee for Junior Prom; Radio News Club (1 yr.); President of Radio News Club (1 yr.); Yearbook Literary Staff; Inter-Class Track (2 yrs.); Class Play. THOMAS L. HENDRIX P. G. Course Ambition destroys its possessor! Communications Club (1 yr.); Managers and Service Club (I yr.); Assistant Manager for Basketball (1 yr.); 1948 Barker Staff; Science Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.). DOROTHY MARY HILL— Dot P.B I. 'Silence never betrays you! Library Council (4 yrs.); Secretary-Treasurer of Li- brary Council (1 yr.); Friendship Club (1 yr.); Mincr- vians (2 yrs.); Treasurer of Minervians (1 yr.); Soccer (2 yrs.); Basketball (3 yrs.); Softball (3 yrs.); Square Dancing (2 yrs.); Tennis (1 yr.); Bowling (1 yr.); Rib- bon Committee for Junior-Senior Rush; Literary Staff of the Barker, 1948. RICHARD HYATT— Dick College Women? I have never heard of them before. What are women like? Gym Leaders Club (1 yr.); Junior Class Song; Junior- Senior Rush (2 yrs.); Entered Junior Year. Veteran. STEPHEN HYATT— Steve College I know—but I just can't think of it! Sketch Club (1 yr.); Class Rush (2 yrs.); Yearbook Solicitor (1 yr.); Entered in Junior Year. JEAN IRELAND— Jeannie Work Let this be a world of friends. Soccer (4 yrs.); Softball (3 yrs.); Captain of Girls’ Softball (1 yr.); Basketball (1 yr.); Captain of Girls' Basketball (1 yr.); Managers’ and Service Club (1 yr.); Badminton (i yr.); Archcry (J yr.); Civic Tours Club (1 yr.) ; President of Civic Tours Club (1 yr.); Ribbon Committee Junior Rush; Music Committee Sophomore Hop; Bowling (4 yrs.); Noon Hour Group (3 4 yr.); Skating (1 yr.) ; Downtown Solicitor for Barker. RONALD QUENTIN JENNETT— Ron College The power of thought—the magic of the mind! Band (3 yrs.); School concert (3 yrs.); Dancing Club (I yr.); Sketch Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (I yr.); Radio News Club (I yr.); Hi-Y Club (3 yrs.); Secre- tary of Hi-Y Club (1 yr.); Vice-President of Hi-Y Club (1 yr.); Office Assistant (2 yrs.); American Legion's Empire Boy's State; President of Sophomore Class; Chair- man of Music Committee for Junior Erom; Speaking Contest (second prize); Junto Club (2 yrs.); Sccre.ary of Junto Club (1 yr.) ; Vice-President of Junto Club (1 yr.); Secretary of Adirondack Hi-Y Council (1 yr.); Junior-Senior Rush (2 yrs.); Honor Average (3j yrs.); Secretary of Radio News Club (1 yr.); Literary Staff of Barker ; Chairman of Decoration Commi t e lor Senior Barker Dance; Commencement speaker. WANDA L. KING— Skip' Work Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. Volleyball (4 yrs.); Basketball (4 yrs.); Soccer (4 yrs.); Softball (3 yrs.); Tennis (I yr.) ; Bowling (1 yr.); Cheerleaders (3 yrs.); Captain of Cheerleaders (1 yr.); Sketch Club (3 yrs.); Radio News Club (1 yr.); Secre- tary of Freshman Class; Archery (1 yr.); Tumbling (1 yr.); Field Hockey (I yr.); Art Staff for ’ Barker '; Cap- tain of Basketball Team (1 yr.); Square Dancing (2 yrs.); Peru Play Day. DONALD ROBERT La BOMBARD— Don P.S.T.C. When the brisk minor pants for twenty-one. Civic Tours Club (1 yr.); Stamp Club (lj yrs.): Science Club (1 yr.); Boys' Bowling Club (1 yr.); Juno Club (1 yr.); Junior Varsity Baseball (1 yr.); Home Room Solicitor and Downtown Solicitor for Barker Treasurer of Junto Club (1 yr.); Junior-Senior Rush (2 yrs.); Decorating Committee for Junior Prom. KATHRYN ELIZABETH LANKTREE— Kay Work She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen. Tennis (2 yrs.); Soccer (2 yrs.); Badminton (2 yrs.); Volleyball (2 yrs.); Tumbling (2 yrs.); Social Dancing (2 yrs.); Basketball (2 yrs.); Field Hockey (I yr.); Bowl- ing (2 yrs.); Gym Leaders Club (2 yrs.); Decoration Committee for Junior Prom; Glee Club and Concert (1 yr.); Downtown Solicitor for Barker”; A hletic Associa- tion (I yr.); Junior Class Basketball team (I yr.); Junior Prom Queen; Softball (2 yrs.); Archery (1 yr.). ELIZABETH ANNE LARABEE— Betty UndecideJ Variety's the spice of life. Minervian Literary Socie y (1 yr.); Library Coun- cil (2 yrs.); Managers' and Service Club (2 yrs.); Home- room Solicitor's Staff for Year Book; Tennis (2 )rs.); Softball (2 yrs.) ; Field Hockey (1 yr.); Basketball (2 yrs.); Folk Dancing (1 yr); Hiking (1 yr.); Bowling (3 yrs.); Soccer (2 yrs.); Bicycling (1 vr.); Athletic Association (3 yrs.); Junior Class tiaske nail Team (1 yr.); Volley Ball Playday (1 yr.); Music Committee for Sophomore Hop; Decoration Commi tee for Junior Prom. JOHN S. LAVALLEY— Jack Veteran From any old sound that the silence destroys arises a gamut of soul stirring joys—I like noise. Varsity Club (2 yrs.) ; J-V Football (1 yr.); Ju- r.ior-Senior Rush (1 yr.); Intramural Basketball (3 yrs.); In.er Annual Football (1 yr.); Social Dancing Club (2 yrss.); Left School for Navy November 1943; Discharged January 7, 1946; Reentered school February 6, 1946. Graduated January 1948. KATHERINE MARGARET LeCLAIR— Kitty- Undecided Human nature is full of novelty. Managers and Service Club (1 yr.); Decoration Com- mittee for Junior Prom; Hiking (1 yr.); Tennis (1 yr.); Bowling (1 yr.); Softball (2 yrs.); Soccer (1 yr.); En- tered in Junior year. NEIL A. LE JEUNE United States Merchant Marine Academy A grain of manhood. Boys' Hi-Y Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.); Camera Club (1 yr.); Downtown Solicitor for Yearbook; Decoration for Commencement of 1947 Class; Decora- tion Committee for Junior Prom; Junior-Senior Rush; Slide Rule Club (1 yr.); Ski Team (1 yr.); Lake Placid Sports Carnival; Decoration for Sophomore Hop. GLADYS PATRICIA LEMIEUX— Pat” P.S.T.C. ' A merry heart goes all the day. Bowling (1 yr.); Hiking (1 yr.); Solicitor for Yearbook; Music Master's Club (1 yr.); Transferred from Morrisonville High in Senior Year. GERALD LITZKY— Bib Cornell or Union My mind is my Kingdom. Dramatic Club (1 yr.); Trial by Jury ; Command Performance”; Slide Rule Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.); Radio News Club (1 yr.) ; Junto Club (2 yrs.); Chorus (2 yrs.); School Concert (2 yrs.); J. V. Football (I yr.); Equipment Manager of all Sports (1 yr.); Assist- ant Manager Football (1 yr.); Assistant Editor of Barker; Chairman of Downtown Solicitors; Varsity Club (2 yrs.) ; Junior Rush; Speaking Contest (1 yr.); Inter- class Track (1 yr); Hi-Y Bowling Team; Bids Com- mittee for Junior Prom; Senior Rush; Commencement Speaker; Secretary of the Junto Club (I yr.); Athletic Association (4 yrs.). JAMES L. LOCKHART—”Jim College or Work Who talks much must talk in vain. Band (3 yrs.); Annual Spring Concert (3 yrs.); May Festival (3 yrs.); Hi-Y Club (2 yrs.); Hi-Y Bowling Club (1 yr.) ; Slide Rule Club (1 yr.); Stamp Club (1 yr.); Downtown Solicitor for Yearbook; Junior-Senior Rush (2 yrs.) ; Co-Chairman for Junior-Senior Rush Par- ty; Spring Fever”; High School Golf Team (1 yr.); J.V. Football (1 yr.); J.V. Baseball (1 yr.); Interclass Track (1 yr.); Junior Gold Medal Tournament (1 yr.). MELVA RUTH LOMBARD— Mel” Asbury College Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit. Hiking (3 yrs.); Badminton (1 yr.); Bicycling (2 yrs.); Basketball (2 yrs.); Tennis (2 yrs.); Bowling (1 yr.); Red Cross Sewing Club (I yr.); Camera Club (2 yrs.) ; Vice-President of Camera Club (1 yr.); Treasurer Sophomore Class; Minervian Literary Society (1 yr.); Contestant D.A.R. Personality Award; Athletic Associa- tion (4 yrs.); Typing Staff of Barker. IRENE MARRIOTT—T' P.B.I. So womanly, so benign, and so meak. Social Dancing (1 yr.); Camera Club (1 yr.); Civic Tours Club (1 yr.); Hiking (I yr.); Bowling (2 yrs.) . Tennis (2 yrs.); Basketball (1 yr.); Skiing (1 yr.); Ar- chery (1 yr.); Friendship Club (1 yr.); Minervian Liter ary Society (2 yrs.); Chorus (lj yrs.); May Festival Con- cert (1 yr.); Refreshment Committee for Rush Party; Re- freshment Committee Junior Prom; Refreshment Com- mittee Sophomore Hop; Athletic Associ- ation (4 yrs.); Decoration Committee for Graduation- Vice-President Minervian Society; Vice-President of Civ- ic Tours Club; Hi-Y Club (2 yrs.); Typing Staff of Barker. HARRIET MILDRED MARTIN Work Good things come in small packages.” Badminton (2 yrs.); Dancing (1 yr.); Girls’ Basketball (3 yrs.); Softball (2 yrs.); Archery (1 yr.); Hiking (1 yr.); Bowling (1 yr.); CarroJlenian Club (3 yrs.); Presi- dent of Carrollenian Club (1 yr.); Art Staff of Barker; Soccer (2 yrs.). GARY MARTINEAU-' Marty Work He is six feet o man, A-l clear grit, and human nature'! The Officials Club (2 yrs.); Music Appreciation Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.); Varsity Club (1 yr.); Intermurai Ba ketball (3 yrs.); Decoration Com- mittee for the Junior Prom; Track (1 yr.); Varsity Bas- ketball (2 yrs.); Junior Varsity Basketball (2 yrs.); Var- sity Football (3 yrs.); Junior Varsity Football (1 yr.); Varsity Baseball (3 yrs.); Co-Captain Varsity Baseball (1 yr.); Home Room Solicitor for the year book and downtown solicitor; Decoration Committee for the Soph omore Hop. DONALD ROGER MATTHEWS— Don” Rochester Institute of Technology An insuperable aversion to all kinds of profitable labor. Orchestra (4 yrs.); Band (3 yrs.); May Festival (3 yrs.); Choir (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.); Dramatic Club (1 yr.); Camera Club (1 yr.); Music Committee for Sophomore Hop; Food Committee for Junior Prom; Downtown Solicitor for Yearbook; Chorus (3 yrs.). MARY THERESA MAXWELL Work A contenred spirit is the secret of existence. Hiking (1 yr.); Softball (4 yrs.); Basketball (4 yrs.); Soccer (4 yrs.); Volleyball (2 yrs.); Square Dancing (2 yrs.); Friendship Club (1 yr.); Minervian Society (1 yr.); Club Staff for Yearbook; Food Committee for Ju- nior Prom. ELIZABETH ANNE MONTY— Bet P.S.T.C. Her words were cushioned with laughter. Band (1 yr.); Annual Concert (1 yr.); Chorus (I yr.); Girls Glee Club (1 yr.); Annual Concert (1 yr.); Noon Hour (2 yrs.); Archery (1 yr.); Bowling (1 yr.); Volleball (1 yr.); Basketball (1 yr.); Badminton (1 yr.); Soccer (1 yr.); Executive Commit ee for Junior Rush Party; Minervian Literary Society (2 yrs.); Correspond- ing Secretary for M.L.S.; Christmas Party; Usher for Parent's Night (2 yrs.); Speaking Contest (2 yrs.); Grad- uation (1 yr.); Member of Athletic Association (3 yrs.); Typing Staff for Yearbook; Civic Tours Club (1 yr); May Festival (2 yrs.); Entered in Sophomore Year; Chairman of Cap and Gown Committee. PHILIP G. MORSE— Flip” Taxi driver Let the Arabs have their shieks. Stamp Club; Gym Leaders; Bachelors Club; Com- mand Performance”; J. V. Baseball. MARGARET MAY MYERS- Peggy E.N.C. Why is this thus? What is the reason for this thusness? Civic Tour Club (1 yr.); Treasurer of Civic Tour Club (1 yr.); Speaking Contest; Library Council (3 yrs.); Girls' Shop Club (1 yr.); Dramatic Club (1 yr.); Ath- letic Association (2 yrs.); Soccer (2 yrs.); Captain socceer team (1 yr.); Soccer playday; Tennis (3 yrs.); Volley- ball (3 yrs.); Basketball (3 yrs.); Softball (1 yr.); Home room solicitor; Entered in Sophomore year. MATTHEW A. NOLAN— Mat Undecided He was born into trouble. ' Cross country (1 yr.); Track (2 yrs.); Sport Offi- cials Club (1 yr.); Treasurer of Sport Officials Club; Intcr-class Track; Barker Art Staff; Entered in 47. JANET KATHARYN OMAN— Jan Nurse s Training Grace was in all her steps, heav'n in her eye. ’ Treasurer of Junior ClaFs; Camera Club (1 yr.); Secretary of Camera Club; Sketch Club (1 yr.); Presi- dent of Sketch Club; Secretary of Senior Class; Speaking Contest (second prize); Art Staff of Yearbook; Chorus (1 yr.); Minervian Literary Society (1$ yrs.); Contestant D. A. R. personality award; Noon hour (2 yrs.); Entered in Junior Year. JOHN W. OSTEYEE Undecided His conversation has too much specific gravity. Movie Club; Entered senior year. L1NDON CLYDE PAYNE Undecided Woman's at best a contradiction still. Sports Officials Club (1 yr.); Gym Leaders Club (4 yrs.); Junior Varsity Football (1 yr.); Varsity Football (1 yr.); Yearbook solicitor; Gym Leader's Exhibition (1 yr.); Junior Rush; Senior Rush. HENRY EDGAR PERLEE— Hank Clarkson College Behind a frowning countenance he hides a shining face. Camera Club (I r.); President of Camera Club (1 yr.); Hi-Y (3 yrs.); Gym Leaders Club (1 yr.); Humor staff of Yearbook; Junior Rush; Senior Rush; Reporter for the Hi-Y, Plattsburg Boys, National Paper; Gold medal winner team of Y.M.C.A. JEAN PHIFER Undecided A true friend is forever a friend. Archery (3 yrs.); Soccer (1 yr.); Managers and Ser- vice Club (1 yr.); Typing Staff of Yearbook. GERALD A. PUTNAM— Jerry P.B.I. The fashion wears out more apparel than the man. Bowling Club (I yr.); Bachelor Club (1 yr.) ; Glee Club (1 yr.); Basketball (1 yr.); Entered in Junior year. SEDONA CR1STOL RASHKIN— Sid P.S.T.C. I am not in the role of common women. Managers and Service Club (1 yr.); Soccer (1 yr.); Fowling (1 yr.) ; Basketball (1 yr.); Typing staff for Yearbook; Entered in Senior year. SHIRLEY MAY RELATION— Shi rl Undecided Wit is the flower of the imagination. ’ Dramatic Club (2 yrs.); Radio News Club (1 yr.); Home Room Solicitor for Yearbook; Chorus (1 yr.); Spring Concert (1 yr.); May Festival (1 yr.); Entertain- ment committee for Sophomore Hop; Decoration com- mittee for Sophomore Hop; Bowling (1 yr.); Soccer (3 yrs.); Basketball (2 yrs.); Hiking (1 yr.); Noon hour (1 yr.); Badminton (2 yrs.); Folk dancing (2 yrs.); Vol- leyball (2 yrs.); Athletic association (3 yrs.); Youth and Uncle Sam; Decoration committee for Junior Prom; Ar- chery (I yr.); Tennis (1 yr.); Field hockey (1 yr.). DORIS ANNE RICKETSON— Do P.S.T.C. Originality provokes originality. Girls Gym Leaders (4 yrs.); Treasurer of Gym Leaders (1 yr.); Girl’s Hi-Y (3 yrs.); Vice-President of Girl s Hi-Y (1 yr.); President of Girl's Hi-Y (1 yr.); Secretarial Club (1 yr.); Secretary of Secretarial Club (1 yr.); Manager's and Service Club (1 yr.); Vice-President of Manager’s and Service Club (1 yr.); Program com- mittee for Junior Rush; Home Room Solicitor for Year- book; Service Correspondence Club (1 yr.); Basketball (2 yrs.); Volleyball (2 yrs.); Tennis (1 yr.); Hockey (1 yr.); Soccer (2 yrs.). ROBERT ANDREW RITCHIE— Ritch U. S. Merchant Marine The ladies all love him; his rivals are few. Orchestra (4 yrs.); Band (4 yrs.); School Concert (4 yrs.) ; May Day Festival (4 yrs.) ; Basketball manager (1 yr.); Secretary of Stamp Club (1 yr.); Varsity Club (2 yrs.); Bowling Club (1 yr.); Radio News Club (1 yr.); Downtown solicitor for Yearbook; Hi-Y (2 yrs.); Captains and Managers (1 yr.); Rush (1 yr.); Literary staff of Barker; Track (1 yr.). VERNA MARIE ROBERTS— Vern” Business school A still small voice.” Noon hour (4 yrs.); Social dancing (1 yr.); Bowl- ing (1 yr.) ; Music Masters Club (1 yr.); Civic Tours Club (1 yr.); Ribbon committee for Sophomore Hop; Decoration committee for Junior From; Typing staff of Yearbook. CLAIRE MARY ROLLIER— Cloe” Nurse Teacher Silence sweeter is than speech.” Biology Club (1 yr.); Noon hour (4 yrs.) ; Carrol- lenian Club (1 yr.); Refreshment Committee for Junior prom; Music Masters Club (1 yr.); Home room solicitor for Barker. MARGARET ALICE SCHERER— 'Peg None but herself can be her parallel.” Managers and Service Club (1 yr.); Dramatic Club (1 yr.); Girls Gym Leaders Club (2 yrs.); Girls Hi-Y CIud (3 yrs.); Chaplain, Girls Hi-Y (1 yr.); Friendship Club (1 yr.); President Friendship Club (1 yr.); Miner- vian Literary Society (2 yrs.); Library Council (2 yrs.); Vice-President of Library Council (1 yr.) ; Girls Basket- ball (4 yrs.); Girls Softball (4 yrs.); Girls Volleyball (3 yrs.) ; Joke Editor of 1948 Barker ; Member of Athletic Association (4 yrs.); Bicycling (1 yr.); Tennis (1 yr.). WILLIAM F. SINGLEY— Bill” Army Ah, why should life all labour be.'” Boys Hi-Y (1 yr.); Hi-Y bowling team (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.); Senior Rush. Entered in Senior Year; Baseball (1 yr.); Track (1 yr.). RICHARD O. SPELMAN— Dick” .................. P.G. ”Oh this learning! What a thing it is!” Football (1 yr.) ; Basketball (1 yr.); Varsity Club (1 yr.) ; Bowling Club (1 yr.); Athletic Council (1 yr.); Homeroom solicitor for Yearbook. Entered Senior year. Baseball (1 yr.). College SAMUEL STEVENS— Sam A lion with the ladies. Bachelor s club (1 yr.); Stamp Club (1 yr.); Gym leaders (1 yr.); Science Club (1 yr.); Manager of Base- ball (1 yr.); Solicitor for Yearbook ; Berkshire school (1 yr.); Varsity Club (1 yr.); Junior Rush (1 yr.); Re- freshments for Junior Prom (1 yr.). HAROLD S. STILES JR.— Harry” Undecided I am the very slave of circumstance. Civic Tours Club (1 yr.); Library Club (1 yr.); Dancing Club (1 yr.). WILLARD C. STILES JR.— Junior Work To me the charm of an encyclopedia is that it knows and I needn't. Civic Tour Club (2 yrs.); Bachelor Club (1 yr.); Movie Club (1 yr.); Athletic Association (2 yrs.); Music Committee for Junior Prom. RALPH HERBERT STONE— Stoney P.B.I. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. J. V. Football (1 yr.); Varsity Football (2 yrs.); Co-Captain of Varsity Football (1 yr.); Football valuable player award (1 yr.); J. V. Basketball (1 yr.); Varsity Basketball (1 yr.); Varsity Baseball (1 yr.); Gym leaders Club (1 yr.); Social Dancing Club (1 yr.); Sports Offi- cial Club (1 yr.); Downtown solicitor for Barker; Served in U. S. Navy from March 28, 1945 to July 26, 1946’ Intramural Basktball; Inter-class Track. DONALD THOMAS TONER— Don Country School of Photography, P.S.T.C. ‘ My life is devoted to Chemistry. Officials Club ($ yr.); Boys Gym Leaders Exhibition (I yr.); Camera Club (1 yr.); Boys Bowling Club (1 yr.); Secretary-Treasurer Boys Bowling Club (1 yr.); Decoration committee for Junior Prom; Downtown soli citor for Barker ; Hi-Y Club (1 yr.); Movie Club (1 yr.); Junto Club (1 yr.). LEE H. TURNER— Robey E. Lee Undecided A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. ’ Bachelors Club (I yr.); Joke staff of Yearbook; En- tered P.H.S. in Junior year. HARRY TYNDALL Boys will be boys. Varsity Club (2 yrs.); Athletic Association (4 yrs.); Athletic Council (1 yr.); Gym Leaders Club (4 yrs.); Gym leaders Exhibition (1 yr.); Varsity Track (3 yrs.); Co-Captain Track (1 yr.); Varsity Football (2 yrs.) ; Var- sity Baseball (1 yr.); Junior Varsity Basketball (3 yrs.); Co-Manager Varsity basketball (1 yr.); Inter-class Basket- ball Track (4 yrs.); Captain Interclass track (2 yrs.); Art Staff for Yearbook. F. DESMOND VAUGHN— Des Undecided I know a whole lot, but 1 can't think of it. Junior Varsity Baseball (1 yr.); Varsity Baseball (2 yrs.); Civic Tour Club (1 yr.); Junior Rush Committee; Van ity Club (1 yr.); Home room solicitor for Yearbook. EARL WILLIAM WELLS Champlain College Let the man who does not wish to be idle, fall in love. Junior Varsity Basketball (1 yr.); Varsity Basket- ball (3 yrs.); Junior Varsity Football (1 yr.); Varsity Baseball ( 2 yrs.); Track (2 yrs.); Sports Officials Club (2 yrs.); Gym Leaders Club (1 yr.); Varsity Club (2 yrs.); Vice-President of Varsity Club (1 yr.); Sports Editor of Yearbook; Interclass track (3 yrs.) ; Interclass Basketball (2 yrs.); Football (3 yrs.). JAMES HENRY WHITE— Jimmy U. S. Navy 'I did nothing in particular and did it well.” Social dancing (1 yr.); Civic tour Club (1 yr.); Bachelors Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.). ROBERT ARTHUR WILSON— Bob” Work Ti fight a woman—grab your hat and run. Track (1 yr.); Social dancing Club (1 yr.); Sketch Club (1 yr.); Bowling Club (1 yr.); Radio News Club (L yr.); Chairman for Decorating committee for Junior Prom; Art staff for Yearbook; Member of Boys’ Hi-Y Club; Cheer leading squad in Senior year. CLASS HISTORY Stage is a high and gloomy cliff overlooking Plattsburg. Time is many thou- sands of years ago. Curtain opens on the stage dimly lighted with the blue and red overhead lights. In the center sits a huge black iron kettle from which evil looking vapors ensue. A large fire burns under kettle. Thunder and the sound of wind is heard. Lightning flashes and immediately afterwards, two witches in long black tat- tered robes appear. The howling wind blows their cloaks as they stand, one on each side of the kettle. The noise lessens to a low background sound. 1st witch: (Richard Harrell): Why do we two meet again, in thunder, lightning and in rain? Round this bubbling pot with you, What of evil can we do? 2nd witch: (Barbara Clark): Brother witch, the time draws near, For I see the future clear. Future of the world to be, In our hands lie destiny. 1st: Sister, controlling what are we Battles, cannibals, can it be? Rulers, famines, pretty churchbells, Atomic bombs, or Walter Winchells? 2nd: More important than all these We will generations please. The class of 1948, We will pick tonight, so late. Best class Plattsburg will ever see, A mixture of humanity. Pick them from all spots and places, With beautiful and homely faces. Put them in this melting pot, And stir like heck with all we got. 1st: Sounds like fun; let’s go to town. We’ll get our baskets and settle down. (They get their respective baskets which contain the ingredients which they will put into the pot.) 2nd: Two hundred thousand years from now, This great class will emerge, and how. We must be careful with our choices, Let’s choose both good girls and good boyces. 1st: We’ll choose spirits that are outstanding. Spirits that will make smooth landings. When they fly to ’48 And emerge as that class so great. Sister Witch, you fill the pot With all those spirits that you got. I will put in mixing matters That will ensure a gooey batter. (The two witches join hands and do a typical witches dance about pot amid wild cacklings. The witches proceed to cast a spell. They make mystic gestures and say.) 1st: Thrice the brinded cat hath mewed. 2nd: Thrice and once the hedge pig whined. 1st: Harpier cries: “ ’Tis time, tis time 1st: Round about the caldron go; In the poisoned entrails throw. 2nd: For the greatness of this class, I will give a trait that lasts. Heaps of brains will I put in, Take up the stirrers and we’ll begin. Both: Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble. 1st: Many wads of bubble gum, lhat will weigh up to three-ton. Gum whose gooness can’t be beat, Fresh from Tyrant Kenyon’s seat. 2nd: Great and mighty athletes (pronounce word wrong.) Athletes who can’t be beat. Whose motto shall be “Do or Die, ’ Fillet of a fenny snake, In the caldron boil and bake. 2nd: For the beauty of the women, We shall put all things in. Long blond curls and dark brown eyes, Lovely legs for wolfish cries. Both: Double, double, toil and trouble, Fire burn and caldron bubble. 1st: Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog. Adder’s fork and long-worms sting. These shall make the caldron ring. 2nd: Brave and handsome men shall we Put in this class for all to see. Made to win all high school trophies. Toms and Dicks and Pats and Murphies. Both: Double, double, toil and trouble, Fire burn and caldron bubble. 1st: Let us see what we have made, Perhaps they shall be as we said. Who’ll always “do” for Plattsburg High. 2nd: Spirits of this Freshman Class, Both: Double, double, toil and trouble, Come before us now at last. Fire burn and caldron bubble. Come before us, let us see, 1st: Heart of serpent; teeth of shrimp, Who shall make world history. Airplane motor; air from blimp. . (When the second witch finishes, lights flash on illuminating the center aisle. The rear door (main) flings open and the Freshmen enter. Phyllis Gload. Irene Mar- riott Tom Hendrix, Steve Hyatt. Harriett Martin, Mary Maxwell, Bob Wilson. Wanda King, Jean Phifer, Willard Stiles, Gerald Litzky, Sam Stevens, Pat Lemieux, Betty Monty.) Description of Freshmen The Freshmen proceed to come slowly and separately along the aisle from the back door. The strings of lights along the aisle let them be seen. PHYLLIS GLOAD is dressed in a short skirt and has a huge all-day sucker in her mouth. IRENE MARRIOTT is dressed as a gym leader and is intently reading a copy of “Strength and Health.” TOM HENDRIX is dressed in short pants and high short sleeved shirt with a crudely tied tie. He is carrying two books on stamps and a large magnifying glass. STEVE HYATT is dressed as Tarzan. He carries two Tarzan comic books and intently howls all the way down the aisle. (No Shoes). HARRIETT MARTIN and MARY MAXWELL are dressed as twins. They are trying to blow bubbles (with either bubble gum or colored bubbles which mixture can be bought downtown). They are dressed as Freshmen. BOB WILSON is learning to be a sports official. He is dressed in a mixture of football, basketball, track, and baseball uniforms. WANDA KING has on her skating costume and carries a huge pair of black racing skates. JEAN PHIFER is a tomboy. She has on overalls. Has a gun and holster set about her and is attempting to swing a lasso. WILLARD STILES is dressed in his pajamas. (Or old night shirt). He is yawning and complaining about having to get out of bed. GERALD LITZKY is dressed as the Nubian Guard which he played in the Dramatic Club play. He is putting on dramatic poses and render.ng lamous quotations in a dramatic voice. SAM STEVENS in short pants and shirt hung out is the last to ap- pear. He waits until the others are on the stage and then scoots down the aisle on his scooter shouting “Wait for me.” He takes the scooter with him onto the stage. PAT LEMIEUX carries a mirror and a handful of rouge and lipstick. She is experi- menting with her feminine charm. She wears a sweater and a flashy skirt. BETTY MONTY is parading down the aisle acting the sophisticated freshman. She has on a poorly fitting evening dress. She bursts out in a series of high notes, singing a song complimentary to one’s self. (These freshmen should proceed quite slowly. One should be on the stage when the next one starts, except for the twins. They should act out their various personalities to effect. Sam appears at the end and when the others are all on the stage. Enter the Freshmen: PHYLLIS GLOAD: (She has her hands filled with lollipops. She gives them out to various people as she proceeds down the aisle.) Gee, they’re good. Try one, you kids. All loyal freshmen should eat suckers. Teachers too.” (Tosses one to the nearest teacher.) (Waves her all-day pop around and sings off key.) When the orange tornado hits the field.”) (She lops around on the stage, oblivious of the pot and the witches.) IRENE MARRIOTT: (She is reading the copy of Strength and Health” as she slowly proceeds down the aisle.) Ah strength, that’s what a young girl needs nowadays. No wolves better come around me because I’ll hit them like this. (Makes hitting motions.) Hey, Phyllis, I’m going to take up barbell training. I want to be physically fit. GLOADE: Gee, you’re wonderful. Let me feel your muscle? MARRIOTT: Sure. Did you know that I can do thirty seven and a half pushups? (Their conversation fades into the background.) TOM HENDRIX: (Counting his stamps.) 1,253, 1,254, 1,255, 1,156, 1,257, 1,258. Well, what do you know. I've got 17 stamps from Czechoslovakia. I’ll have to write to “Stamp World” about this. 1,259, 1,260. (He is oblivious of his surroundings.) MARY MAXWELL: I can blow a bigger bubble than you can. HARRIET MARTIN: No, I can blow a bigger bubble than you can. MAXWELL: Do. you can’t. MARTIN: Yes I can. MAXWELL: No. MARTIN: Yes. Etc. MARTIN: Let’s compromise. I think that Mac. can blow bigger and harder than either of us. (They continue to blow bubbles on the stage). STEVEN HYATT: Boy, this book is exciting. I bet that I could swing from tree to tree too if I had the experience that Tarzan has. Hear me, you Jungle Beasts. Listen to my mournful call. Aho-o-o-o-oah. Etc. Etc. Etc. (Make like Tarzan, Bud) (Howls on the stage too). PAT LEMIEUX: I wonder how I’d look in green lipstick? Or maybe violet would be better? That senior boy actually looked at me today. I bet it was this super-scented leg-makeup that I am wearing. . . . I’ll put’a spot of rouge up here so that it will look like a spot-light. ... No more nights at home for me. BOB WILSON: I think that I’d make a swell athlete. If I ever get to play on that football team, I intend to kick the ball right through the basket for a home run. And if the team don’t cooperate I’ll bat them around liks pucks in a hockey game. (Talks to little kid who is laughing at him). Shut up, scrounge or I’ll knock you through that there window. WANDA KING: I guess I’ll be a ballerina like Sonja someday .... Some- times I think that I’d rather play hockey anyway. . . . Boy, it sure is a fast game. More people get killed or mangled that way. I could skate for hours on end. My end knows it too . . . JEAN PHIFER: (Brandishes her guns. Takes her lasso and hurls it at some tall head in the audience.) Hi-yo. Oh. hi-yo, Hi-yo Silver, Come here you darn nag: how will I ever get to Californy ifen I don’t have me steed to ride on? (Repeats the Hi-yo’s.) PLEASE . . . Silver, come on will you . . . (Looks to a kid in the aud-ience) Have you seen Silver? GERALD LITZKY: (Waves his sword or jack-knife) Ho, foul knave of the Nordic Tribes. Where is your black king’s castle? Answer me you dog. Ah, Romeo, fair Romeo. Where in heck are you, you two-timer? . . . We shall uncon- quered be, until time lapses into eternity . . . Sings “My wife and I live all alone, in a little brown hui we call our own.” I should have lived in Shakespeare’s time. We would have made quite a pair. BETTY MONTY: I think that I’m quite nice, don’t you? Perhaps Holly- wood will discover me. I have quite a nice voice too. (Sings) “Oh so me oh, Oh so me oh. Oh so me oh. Oh so me oh.” “There was a man named Michael Finnagan ” (Speaks) He died. Some times when I look into the mirror I almost fall in love with myself. I really ought to write and thank Mother Nature. WILLARD STILES: I was dreaming about Utopia. It was a lovely place where people could sleep for hours on end ... all day, if necessary. Then, they fed you turkey in bed. It was good only the blankets stuck in your teeth. They had fashion parades with beautif-ul girls who walked across the ceiling. There were no ugly teachers, only the kind that are sweet and generous. No wonder I’M sleepy now. SAM STEVENS: Hey, you birds, wait for me. Wait for a pal, will you? I’ll come faster than the Green Hornet ever thought of going. Wait for me. These Freshmen continue to talk on the stage. They do not appear to see the witches or the caldron. Their voices become fainter and the second witch says: 2nd: Spirits, spirits, dreadful sights, In this dark and dirty night. I’M the dread immortal eye, Which dares to FRAME th-y symmetry, (tri) When the word frame” is spoken, the figures freeze and the witches begin their summary of the Freshman year. 1st: So this is what we’ve done. God save us. 2nd: What do you expect? They’re only Freshman. All Freshman are a little—should I say, odd? 1st: I think we could have done better if we had bought a carnival. 2nd: Give the poor kids a chance. W’ait until you see them as Sophomores. Sophomores always show a great improvement. I think this is a swell beginning for that great, noble, courageous, wonderful and stupendous Class of 1948. 1st: What are they trying to do? Become Amazons? Look at this one reading “Strength and Health”. Feel this muscle. I will to her a big strong boy friend so that she can’t boss him around. Maybe Billy Conn. 2nd: What happened to this guy? Is he walking in his sleep? This must have been one of your contributionss. I only put in wide-awake, intelligent, mighty, and handsome men in this class. 1st (cackles): Look at this “Pistol-packing Mamma” over here. (Cackles again). She looks as dangerous as Annie Oakley. Holy Smokes. What a collection of dame Spirits. I will the women of 1948 long skirts. 2nd: Talk about giving the women long skirts. How about giving the men some clothes? What do you think this is, the Caveman Era? This poor innocent Frosh is likely to catch his death of spirits of pneumonia, or maybe as time goes by. spirits of alchohol. 1st: I put him in this class as a special purpose. He is going to be Tom’s pride. Same type, you know. I’ll make him a regular gym whiz. He and “Strength and Health” will be the “Simba and Simbanese” of the Freshman class. Rulers of the Freshman jungle. 2nd: Look at these two. A picture of womanly virtue. Ah, ladyhood that blossoms so petitely, what lovely creatures for this wicked world. Some lucky man will find these two, I grant. 1st: Yah, they’ll be found after they learn to put lipstick on straight. 2nd: That is an insult to my good name. But I’ll show you. Just wait until you see how nice they are as Sophomores. 1st: Who is this guy, Lawrence Olivier? Okay bud, so you want to fight. To shay, to shay, etc, etc. Avast, ye swabs, lay to Macduff. (Holds an imaginary sword and fights Gerald who stands still with sword drawn.) We have met the enemy and they are ours. A whole bunch of rowboats. I am the victor. AhOOO-ee-e-e- ahahahahah (Tarzan’s voice). STEVE HYATT: (Wakes up for a second) Hey cut it out. You’re stealing me act. (Becomes a statue once more). 1st: Who said that? 2nd: Who said that? 1st: Oh, skip it. 2nd: Talk about skipping, aren’t these two little freshmen cute? They look like little bitty twins. I will that they go around in each other’s company for four years. Gee, they’re cute. They arouse my maternal instinct. 1st: You old haggy witches give me a pain. Stop being sentimental will you, and tell me what this collection is going to do? 2nd: They will practically run the school from the time they enter. They’ll explain history to Mac, explain math to the “voice” (Mr. Wilson), Cook for Miss Carroll, and give ingenous excuses to C.G.S. 1st: Yah, and throw erasers in Miss Nelson’s lights and then will her a fire department all her own. Drive Mr. Kenyon to a slight nervous breakdown ’cause they talk or maybe even breathe near the shop. 2nd: Yes, but they’ll live during a great war. They will give their all to the purchase of defense bonds and stamps. They will write service men faithfully and collect paper and tin cans for the scrap drives. 1st: Say, that is being pretty good. 2nd: Of course, they’re good. All around good. There will be Freshmen girls who will be on the honor roll, who play soccer, who learn to be good dancers, or gym leaders, or singers, or instrumentalists. They will be members of the Mana- gers and Service Club or the Library Council. They’ll be good looking girls too. 1st: That’s my meat! 2nd: Don’t interrupt! The fellows will make the honor roll, too. They’ll be members of the Track Team, go out for baseball, football, basketball, everything. There will be a number of Freshman Managers. They will be found in all outstanding clubs, the orchestra, and the chorus. And we’ll have a number of fellows who will learn to be Bachelors, taught by that noble bachelor better known as Miss Carroll. 1st: They’ll change. 1 will the class no bachelors. 2nd: That is a darn good class if anyone should ask you. And just wait until you see the great improvements which the sophomore year brings about. I guarantee, you’ll never see a better class. 1st: Good, I like improvements. Shall I dismiss these spirits of that g-r-e-a-t class? 2nd: Okay. 1st: Great big spirit of the sky Take away these spirits, nigh; Away from earth, oh let them fly. Glad to see them go, good-by. (The spirits’ noise begins again as the spell is broken but fades as they leave the stage. The lights along the center aisle go out and the scene is set for the evil forming of the sophomore Class.) (The witches begin to cackle one pot and begin once more to fill the pot.) 1st: Once again the cat hath mewed. 2nd: Once again the hedge pig whined. 1st: Once again, 'tis time, ’tis time. (Takes the first item from his basket and proceeds to stir the pot.) In lizard’s leg and howlet’s wing, Oh bubbling pot, now start to sing. 2nd: Great, yes, great, this class shall be. That is what I want to see, Now they’re starting growing up, They shall drink from Nature's cup. 1st: Acid from the morning dew, Gall of goat and slips of yew, Little good I hope to see, 2nd: Better women shall I make, Grace and culture will they take. Beautiful and wise girls too, And some dumb ones just for you (points to Harrell). 1st: Silvered in the moon’s eclipse, Nose of Turk and Tartar’s lips. Talkers shall I now develop. By walls of 22 enveloped. In the bubbling cauldron go. Both: Double, double, toil and trouble, Fire burn and caldron bubble. 2nd: A few more big brains I’ll put in, ? more. Skip around the horribly steaming Come from this which is to be. Both: Double, double, toil and trouble, Fire burn and caldron bubble. 2nd: In the virtues of real manhood, Honesty as taught by Claude Wood. Courage as they hope to bear it, Taught to them by E. A. Merritt. 1st: Blood of ravined salt-sea shark, Root of hemlock digged in dark. Give to men a car to park, This to them will be a spark. Both: Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble. Good marks, honors, they will win; Athletes strong with handsome figures. I hey will make the poor girls quiver. 1st: Paper arrows they will throw, Then the teachers hard will blow. Some boys will truly devils be. Too bad, teachers, woe to thee. Both: Double, double, toil and trouble, Fire burn and caldron. 2nd: Let us see our hard night’s work, Discover any unseen quirk; Spirits of the Sophomore Class, Come before us now at last. As the witch finishes, the center aisle lights flash on. The rear door flings open and the same people (AS Freshman) enter in a group and come noisily down the aisle except for Sam Stevens who is still on his scooter and following his previous roll. They are dressed the same except for Wanda King who has her figure skates now. The parts are the same. They can vary according to individual preference. They are talking all at once. They go on the stage still oblivious of the witches and pot. Their talk quiets down and the second witch says . . . 2nd witch: Spirits, Spirits, dreadful sights In this dark and dirty night. I’m the dread immortal eye That dares to FRAME thy symmetry. The word frame” causes the Sophomores to freeze and the witches begin their discussion. 1st witch: So this is your improvement. Sure, fine thing. You still have that bony Tarzan, the Amazon, this scooter kid, and Rip Van Winkle. I would say that these Sophomores are just overgrown (disgustingly) Freshmen. 2nd: Oh. sometimes I think you're a pessimist. Can’t you see how much more handsome Sleepy” is? Doesn’t he look rested? School must be agreeing with him. 1st: He looks like a drip. 2nd: And that tall girl, isn’t she much more mature? Don’t you find her a little more attractive? 1st: (Looks at Lemieux with piercing eyes): Fooey. 2nd: Come here; this skater has improved. Look at the strong legs and the graceful figure. That’s a gain over last year. 1st: Maybe you’re right. (Said doubtfully). 2nd: Of course. I’m right. I think that they are very fine Sophomores! 1st: They still look like a bunch of drippy Freshmen to me. Let’s get rid of them! 2nd: Not so fast. This Sophomore class has quite a full year in store for it. It is a wonderful class. Will hold Mr. Wood and Miss Challis spellbound all year. 1st: What will these children do? 2nd: First of all. some of them can grow up. The big war finishes this summer and these kids will be thrown into the Atomic Age. A lot of them should begin to think. 1st: What with? 2nd: Oh shut up! They will become members of the varsity teams in foot- ball, basketball, baseball and track. Of course they’ll practically swamp the J-V teams. They won’t stop there either. They will become managers of everything. Will join all the sports clubs too. 1st: Members of the Library Lover’s Club”? I will to the librarian 10 pairs of hand cuffs to take care of them. 2nd: Please remember that you are a witch! The girls will join the Car- rollenian Club whose avowed purpose is to promote international good will through the free exchange of valuable recipes concerning Boston Baked Beans.” They will be members of the championship soccer and basketball teams. Also become Cheer- leaders and Gym leaders. 1st: Isn’t it funny to see girls in gym shorts. They look bow-legged. 2nd: Please!! Both boys and girls will be members of the chorus, band, and orchestra. Some will be actors or choir members. The bowling, camera, civic tours, and sketch clubs will look to them for inspiration and guidance. The Friendship Club will never have so many brilliant, attractive, interesting, entertaining, and generous girls again. This really is a great, noble, and magnificent class. ’48 could well be proud. 1st: Speaking of ’48, are you sure we’ve got the right teachers? Some of them look as though they taught in 1848. 2nd: We ll discuss law some other time. The Sophomore Hop will be out- standing that year. It will last until the wickedly late hour of 11:30. There will be refreshments, card-playing, entertainment, and some dancing. 1st: Will there be a Girls’ Shop Club that year to teach girls to board up their husbands in the closets where they will smother to death (cackles) and a Bach- elors Club to teach boys to cook tempting lobster bluebird”? 2nd: If you want them, it’s o.k. with me. That will certainly fill up their year. Should we begin to think about the Junior year and those jolly Juniors? 1st: Yes, it’s time for that, (pause) (looks mysterious). Great Big Spirit of the Sky Take away these spirits, nigh; Away from earth, off let them fly, Glad to see them go. Good Bye. (Spirits leave the stage noisily. Noise fades gradually. The center aisle lights go out and the scene is set for the evil forming of the Junior Class.) (Witches begin to cackle again. Skip around the horribly steaming pot. Thunder peals, lightning flashes, the cold wind howls. They proceed to fill the pot.) 1st: Once again the black cat mewed. 2nd: Once again the hedge pig whined. 1st: Once again, ’tis time, ’tis time. (Takes the first item from his basket and proceeds to stir the cauldron.) (Again the center aisle lights flash on. The people representing your Junior class enter with flourish and fanfare”. These Juniors enter: Farl Wells, Verna Rob- erts, Margaret Cameron, Gary Martineau, Lindon Payne, Bob Ritchie, Willard Stiles, Jean Bell, Jean Ireland, Harry Tyndall). The people enter singly as the Freshman class did, except that they come on the stage from the wings and not down the aisle. They are to represent the activities of the school. One finishes before the other starts. Effectiveness in acting the part is essential for the play. Costumes and speeches may vary according to individual preference. Note the necessity for Willard Stiles. Enter Juniors: GARY MARTINEAU: (Ho represents the football team. Has on his uni- form and carries football (marked 1946 it you want) under his arm: What a sea- son! Boy was Tommy proud! How we watered that Red Flame Team! Were they burned! . . . Burlington had a good team too, but who can stand in front of a striking tornado? (turns to audience). Who said John L. Lewis? MARGARET CAMERON: (She represents Managers and Service Club). (Is dressed in snappy school clothes.) There is no club I’ve ever been in that I liked better than the Managers Service Club. I like a club that does things and that plaque in the hall is a symbol of what we thought we could do for the fellows who did so much for us. All clubs need a guiding influence; and, Mr. Merritt, I think you’re swell. (Turns to audience) Don’t you? (Applause). JEAN BELL: (Is dressed for speaking contest): Those speaking contests simply give me inspiration. I thought that the 1st prize essay on the iron clad Con- stitution was terrific. Speaking about Constitutions, I heard the cutest commercial the other day. Quote: Try Littleton’s Little Liquified Liver pills. Small cost. Collos- sal results.” BOB RITCHIE: (Represents Band. Has on his uniform and carries clari- net:) He plays some nice jivey boogie or some music with audience appeal. Some- thing good. When he is through, he makes like Porkey the Pig and says: Th-th-th-ats all, from me, folks!” VERNA ROBERTS: (Represents studious type). I enjoy reading because it's so healthful and entertaining.” (Reads spicey passage from modern novel. Amount of spice to be determined.) EARL WELLS: (Represents basketball team. Is dressed as basketball player.) Believe me, if I play basketball again next year, I’m going to wear elevator shoes. What this team needs is height . . . (Dribbles the ball for a ways) ... I bet we’ll be coached so well that we’ll be able to bounce the ball to the basket. No more amateur play ups lor us. HARRY TYNDALL: (Ht is a representative of the track team and is dressed as such). (He pantingly says) I guess 57 times around the track was too much for me. I had better cut it down to 56 again. But it’s worth it. Tommy said we were the best balanced championship team in Orange and Black history. We had an almost perfect season and were Section seven Champs. Those hurdles are duck soup for me. In that last meet, I was takin’ ’em two at a time. JEAN IRELAND: (Dressed in girl’s gym suit with long bloomer legs if possible with signs on the knees saying new look. ’) I was on the champion soccer team. Our theme song was (sings) Soccer down again pa, soccer down again. We don’t want our neighbors talkin’ ’bout our kin. Make her tell us more, pa, tell us where she’s been. So soccer down again pa, soccer down again. (Make it sound hill- billy). WILLARD STILES: (Still in pajamas or nightshirt): This school stuff is killing me. My back’s paralyzed. Believe me, when 1 graduate next year, I’m going to get married. I want to have a nice little wife who’ll bring me my slippers when she gets home from work; who’ll bring me my breakfast in bed belore she goes to the factory. Well be a happy, cooperative little family. LINDON PAYNE JANET BROWN: (Come in together. Lindon is study- ing to be a bachelor. Janet is taking a home-ec course. Both have on aprons and are carrying mixing bowls and spoons). L. PAYNE: Well, I thought I was doing it right! J. BROWN: But you added the milk to the egg whites before you put the cream of tartar and flour with the sugar which is added to the egg whites before the milk! L. PAYNE: Oh, doggone, do you mean I’ll have to do it all over again? J. BROWN: No, I guess it’s okay but she said that ten mistakes would expel you to the math department. L. PAYNE: Gee, I’ll have to be more careful. J. BROWN: Okay now, let’s go. Mix one, stir two, mix one, stir two, etc. (As the spirits mill around the stage conversing in low enough voices so that the main spirit’s part is not affected. The witches examined them approvingly. The spir- its do not appear to see their surroundings. The second witch steps up and speaks). 2nd witch: Spirits, spirits, dreadful sights In this dark and dirty night, I’m the dread immortal eye. That dares to FRAME thy symmetry. (Tri). (Juniors freeze at the utterance” ol the word frame.’ ) 1st: Boy, this is something. Are you sure this is the same class? 2nd: It sure is. I told you we were really accomplishing something. 1st: They look good. What do they do? 2nd: They re going to break all records for a Junior class. They're going to do everything good except one thing: They will lose the rush in a short 27 seconds. Treachery, black-hearted treachery, a dirty sneak attack, is what will do it. It’s not their fault. 1st: I’m glad of that. This class should have a perfect record. I think they are just plain wonderful. 2nd: There is nothing much we can do for them. They will make their own success with the Junior Prom and the play “Spring Fever.” 1st: Yah. and what fun they have with those honor society initiations. Pure torture! (Cackles). 2nd: They help with the school concerts; and the Minervians give the little kids a Xmas party with a real live Santa Claus. 1st: Gee, that’s nice. 2nd: They will send bundles of clothes to needy European children. That shows their world-wide viewpoint. They will mature mentally and learn to under- stand all those swell lyceum programs. 1st: That’s good. Helps them with future life. I don’t think we need to worry about them anymore. Shall I send them off? 2nd: Now is the hour! 1st: Okay. Great big Spirits of the Sky- Take away these spirits, nigh; Away from earth, oh let them fly, Glad to see them go, Good Bye. (Spirits leave the stage noisily. Noise fades gradually. Center lights go off. Scene is set for Senior Class formation.) (Witches begin to cackle again. Skip around the horribly steaming pot. Thunder peals, lightning flashes, the cold wind howls. They proceed to fill the pot). 1st: Once again, the cat hath mewed; 2nd: Once again the hedge pig whined. 1st: Once again, ’tis time, ’tis time. 2nd: ’Round about the cauldron go. In a happy future throw. 1st: In the blest and joyful lives, In a happy, peaceful, world; 2nd: Hey, wait a minute! What can we give these Seniors that they haven’t got already or can’t do for themselves? 1st: (Pause). Well, now that I think about it. nothing. 2nd: That’s right. There is nothing which this excellent, superb, handsome, glamorous, happy, strong, and intelligent class can’t do tor itself. 1st: What are we here for then? 2nd: Our duty is to call these spirits forth so that the whole wide world can see and admire them. 1st: I never shirk my duty. Spirits, spirits of the sky, Come beiore us quickly, fly. Come before us, let us see, The makers of world history. (The center lights flash on. The Senior Class Representatives enter singly or in respective groups from the wings. They are: Charlie Carpenter, Rita Begore, Barb Davies, Dorothy Earl, Kay Lanktree, Clair Rollier, Peter Angelos, John Clarke, Janet Oman, Ray Braun, Willard Stiles.) (They represent the noble Seniors.) W. STILES The Rush. R. BRAUN—Ski Team. JOHN CLARKE, CHARLIE CARPENTER. DOROTHY EARL, CLAIRE ROLLIER—Senior (caps and gowns). JANET OMAN—Speaking Contest. P. ANGELOS, K. LANKTREE Couple attending the Senior Reception. R. BEGORE, B. DAVIES Girls in evening dresses looking for dates to Se- nior Reception. RAY BRAUN: (Dressed in ski togs. Carries skiis and equipment.) More darn fun. I wish they had longer winters in this ’burgh. I think I’ll have to make a trip up here next winter and ask Miss Challis to go skiing. They have some nice steep slopes up near Loon Lake and a swell place for eats called “The Swiss Chalet.” More fun! What a sport! What a sport! JANET OMAN: (Is dressed as she was the night of the speaking contest.) (She will recite and dramatically act out the most terrifying scene of her speech. She continues the motions but lowers the voice on the stage. Talks to Ray.) R. BEGORE DAVIES: (They are in evening gowns. They look worried). BARB. But Rit, what are we going to do for dates? The reception’s next Friday and the fellows don’t even come close. Oh, men; I want one. I don’t care if he’s an overgrown Frankenstein. (Tearfully) I want one! RITA: Calm and cool, Barb, old girl. Don’t let it get you down. I still have hopes for us. BARB: You do? RITA: Sure. Did you see those two little Freshmen gazing at us yester- day? Wait a minute; don't say a word. I know what your thinking, but after all, boys make you think ol men. BARB: Right you are. (Dramatically) Onward follows courage throughout life. Gee whiz though, how I wished for a fresh man. W. STILES: tDressed in his pajamas only that the shirt is torn and he and his clothes are smeared with dirt. He looks exhausted) utters: Well, friends and teachers, it was a tough rush. I went in with all I had. Really overturned those Juniors. Got my hands smeared with lard a couple of times! The fellows dragged me out of bed and said, “Will, we need you to win.” I answered the call. I’m sure glad we won (or) I’m sure sorry we lost. PETER ANGELOS KAY LANKTREE: KAY: This is loads of fun, Peter. Look at all the beautiful American flags in the decoration. PETE: Kay. sweet, must we stay here longer. The moon is bright, I have my car. (moves hand). KAY: Peter, please (slaps hand). We should visit the group of chaperones before we dance again. My. but this orchestra is wonderful. PETE: Kay, honey. You’re beautiful, you’re vivacious, you do something to me. (Comes close). KAY: I’ll do something to you all right. Do you want a black eye? Be good or I’ll leave. PETE: Okay, hatchet!ace! JOHN CLARKE. CHARLIE CARPENTER. DOROTHY EARL, CLAIRE ROLLIER: (They are dressed in caps and gowns, represent graduation). JOHN CLARKE: Boy, am I glad to be out of this torture chamber. C. CARPENTER: Me, too. All basketball and baseball and no school makes me feel swell. CLAIRE ROLLIER: I’m kind of sorry myself. Gee. it’s been fun. All those kids I pal around with. DOT EARL: (Sings sadly) Hail to thee, oh Alma Mater, Hail to thee oh ship of state. JOHN: Hey girl, why the tears? This is a time for gayety. Think of it, no school, no teachers, no books. What a life! DOT: I can’t help it. I feel so blue. CHARLIE: Oh go soak your head. Women are such sentimental dopes. JOHN: You should know, Little Carp. (Seniors are now all on stage. They grow quieter. Still walk around and talk though. The second witch says:) After entrance of the Seniors . . 2nd: Spirits, spirits, dreadful sights. In this dark and dirty night. That dares to frann thy symmetry (tri) (The Senior spirits freeze and the witches begin:) 1st: I’m flabbergasted. I’m amazed. These ladies and gentlemen are won- derful. 2nd: Would you believe that Freshmen could develop like this? 1st: Frankly, no! Look at these girls! They are beautiful ... so mature. 2nd: These guys are nothing to be sneezed at either. 1st: I can well imagine that this class of 1948 will be the best class ever to walk the halls of P.H.S. 2nd: I told you so, didn’t I? They certainly can do a swell job in school, both in athletics and studies. One big influence over them will be Supt. George Elmen- dorf, who will help them do their best 1st: How will he ever manage to go on when this class graduates? 2nd: He won.t friend. He’ll retire in January ’48. He just couldn’t look forward to P.H.S. without this class. Can you blame him? 1st: Certainly not. I would hate to see this class go out of my life, too. 2nd: That’s the way he felt. After 27 years of faithful service, he thought it best to retire with this historic class. His successors. Mr. Sorensen and Mr. Mer- ritt, will carry on his splendid work. Coach “Bud” Miller will also retire that year to a better position. You can bet that the teams, the whole school, and the city, will deeply feel his loss. 1st: Gee, that’s too bad. (PAUSE). 2nd: These Seniors do wonders. They have swell class officers and advisors. The biggest task will be publishing a yearbook which surpasses any previous one. Whew! What a job! I know. They do all right in athletics, too The P.H.S. teams this year will win the League Championship in every sport. That’s some record. GC plus GA equals LC. 2nd: What’s that? 1st: Good coaches and good athletes make for league championships. 2nd: You’re right there. And they will not only have good athletes; they will have the biggest bunch of honor students you could ever dream of. 1st: That’s great. I bet that this class will make the world feel its influence when it graduates. 2nd: Makers of world history, that’s them. 1st: What else is there for us to do? These people can take care of them- selves. 2nd: It is time for us to fly back to the moon. We can watch these develop- ments through our radarscope when they occur 257,348 years from now. 1st: Then let’s dismiss this happy band of ’48 spirits and be off. 2nd: Okay: Great big spirit of the sky, Take away these spirits nigh. Away from earth, oh let them fly, Glad to see them go, good bye. (The spirits leave the stage: the center lights go off, leaving the stage with only the witches in their original scene.) FINIS PROPHECY Plattsburgh May 21, 1968 ACT 1. 7:30 A.M N. LE JEUNE: Street Cleaner. Sweeping streets and singing appropriate song. S. HYATT: Cop. Enters. Morning Neil. N. LE JEUNE: Morning Steve. S. HYATT: Good ball weather, eh, Neil? Looks like the Giants will whip these Dodgers again today. N. LE JEUNE: You wouldn’t want to place a little bet on that, would you? S. HYATT: This five spot’s yours if Casey lasts ’till the seventh. H. TYNDALL: Photographer. Enters. Are you guys still arguing about baseball? N. LE JEUNE: Yeh! And you came along just in time, Harry. You hold the cabbage. I don’t trust this flat foot! S. HYATT: Why you,—you H. TYNDALL: Okay boys, okay. I’ll hold the money, but please don’t spill any blood around here. See you tonight at the reunion. (Hyatt and Le Jeune exit still arguing.) D. LABOMBARD J. BUNKER: Groceryman and wife. Start to open store. H. TYNDALL: Hello Don. Hello Mrs. La Bombard. How’s the kids! J. BUNKER: Fine, thank you, Harry, and you? H. TYNDALL: Oh, not bad. Business is pretty good. In fact, Judge Harold Stiles is coming up for a portrait this afternoon, which wdl be used on the corner of this month’s issue of the Policeman’s Gazette. D. LABOMBARD: You don’t say? Gosh, Harry, you’re really going places. Look at CRESSEY. Remember him? Well, he’s the Dean of Vassar now. Quite an enviable position! D. LABOMBARD: Yes, you’re right, Harry. We’ve not much to speak of besides our own little lives. However, I am happy even though I secretly aspired to be President when I was a kid! H. TYNDALL: Ha. ha, I did too, but I changed my mind when I saw what a hard time Truman was having! Well, I have to set the camera up and get the studio cleaned up. Take it easy, Don. (Enter Studio.) D. LABOMBARD: So long. Harry. (Exit) enter shop. D. DUROCHER, M. NOLAN: Carpenters. Enter carrying tools. D. DUROCHER: I tell you, Mat, it’s highway robbery. Imagine 200 bucks for a lousey trip to Mars. Why I don’t care if I ever see the stinking hole. M. NOLAN: Me either. Not at that price any way. You cant tell though, the rates may come down some, now that it only takes two days to get there. D. DUROCHER: Yeh, sure, only two days, but when you get there, what then? Nothing. I know', I had a friend who went there last summer and he says there’s no demand for carpenters up there. So that leaves us out. Besides we don’t belong to their union and couldn’t join even if we wanted to. Don’t forget to come beck at 4:30 to build the platform. (Exit) Business Men enter. G. PUTNAM: Big plans for tonight; it will be swell the see the gang again. N. DUKETT: Wait a second will you, Gerald? I w'ant to buy a pack of cigarettes. , , t t. G. PUTNAM: Sure, plenty of time, the office won’t be open for another half hour. (Putnam and Dukett enter store—come out). G. PUTNAM: Cripes here comes Doc Toner. Wonder w'hat he’s doing up so early in the morning? For an undertaker he’s sure a lively cuss. N. DUKETT: He gives me the creeps. Ever notice the way he looks at you? Sorta like he’s fitting you up for a pine box. D. TONER: (Undertaker enters). Greetings, fellow citizens, how are you this fine morning? . . „ G. PUTNAM: (shaky voice) Swell Doc, never felt better in my life. But I’m in a rush right now. D. TONER: That’s too bad, I mean too bad you have to rush. And you. Mr. Dukett, how are you? I heard you weren’t feeling very well the other night. I was coming over to see you. N. DUKETT: Gulp! D. TONER: Rut I had a little business to attend to and business before pleasure, you know. G. PUTNAM and N. DUKETT: (in chorus) Yeh, so long doc, we have to rush! (exit). D. TONER: (to himself) My, these people always rushing. Kill themselves yet. (exit). P. LEMIEUX. E. LARABEE (office girls) enter chewing gum and chattering. E. LARABEE: And as I was saying Pat, that Jack La Valley is the nicest boss a girl could ask for. Why just the other day when I was taking some dicta- tion from him he asked me if he was going too fast for me. And I said of course not, MR. LAVALLEY, I’m fast too. And then he said “Please, Miss Larabee, don’t call me Mr. LaValley. Call me Jack. After all, we did go to school together. And from then on I began to call him Jack and he began to call me Betty. Isn't it just too romantic? P. LEMIEUX: Why Betty, don’t you know a girl shouldn’t let her employer call her by her Christian name! My my. I’m afraid my Aunt Penelope would throw a fit if she heard that MR. BLOSSOM called me by my first name. Of course you know people will talk and what will happen, you’d be disgraced. Oh, Betty, I feel so sorry for you. (both exit). K. LECLAIR, O. CORDICK, P. SCHERER (shoppers) enter. P. SCHERER: (talking to group) Yes, that’s just what this paper said. Caviar is going up 37 cents an ounce. And to think I voted for that, that man in the White House. Why if he doesn’t do something about those terrible people in Russia I’ll write my congressman. That reminds me MARY MAXWELL is holding a bridge party next Thursday. O. CORDICK: I wish you would darling. Our bridge parties just won’t be the same without caviar. K. LECLAIR: Well, if she doesn’t write I will. Something just has to be done about it. Things are beginning to get quite dear now. In fact last week I had to give notice to our chauffeur and I dread driving those jet-mobiles, (they enter grocery store). S. RELATION, S. RASHKIN (teachers) enter. S. RELATION: Isn’t this a beautiful day, Sedona? S. RASHKIN: Oh it’s wonderful, especially since there aren’t any little brats around. S. RELATION: Yes of course people just never know what we teachers put up with. To them their little progeny are little angels and every one an Einstein or a JENETTE. S. RASHKIN: Sometimes I wonder why I ever became a teacher. If it weren’t for the high salaries that we get I think 1 would quit teaching and do some- thing worthwhile. I didn’t mean to sound mercenary dear, but after all $10,000 is not to be sneezed at. S. RELATION: Oh, of course not. I know exactly what you mean, and 1 feel the same way you do. It seems so hopeless tho sometimes. Why just yesterday in my English class I asked the children to write a short composition on what they thought of the teachers. As a matter of fact I have them with me now. (She fiddles around and gets papers out of the brief case.) Listen to this one. It’s titled TEACH- ERS or the MISSING LINK,’’ and it’s by Braun’s brat. (She begins to read). Teachers are a species of people who bridge the gap between the monkeys and humans but until recent years this was not an established fact, but just popular supposition. The anthropologists of the world were very hard put to prove this but after many long centuries of experimenting concluded that teachers were of a higher order than monkeys. S. RASHKIN: Oh my gosh! Was he trying to be facetious or was he serious? S. RELATION: I don’t know, but I feel just like a monkey when he brings me bananas and coconuts instead of apples as the other children do in the morning. I’d like to meet his father now. Would I give him a piece of my mind. S. RASHKIN: Don’t look now, but your wishes have just been answered. Here he comes, all 6$ feet of him. The long drink of water! R. BRAUN, VICE PRESIDENT of the BANK (enters): Miss Relation, Oh I say there, hold on. I want to have a word with you. It’s about Archibald. S. RELATION: I’m certainly glad you came along, Mr. Braun. I’ve been wanting to talk to you about your son. R. BRAUN: Before you say anything, pardon me for interrupting, I’ve been getting reports from inside sources that you have been mistreating Archibald. S. RELATION: But Mr. Braun . . . R. BRAUN: Yes, you were going to say, pardon me for interrupting, that Archibald is an unusual child. Why of course, I admit it, that’s why he’s in the girls’ gym class under the careful surveillance of Miss Jeanne Phyfer. Both Miss Phyfer and Miss Claire Rollier, the school nurse, agree that he is a delicate flower of man- hood. However, they also agree that he is as strong or stronger than most girls in his class S. RELATION: But Mr. Braun . . . R. BRAUN: Will you please stop interrupting. I can hardly get a word in edgewise. Besides it’s rude. And to conclude our little chit-chat permit me to say that Principal Beaudet is a personal friend of mine and not just because I’m vice- president of the bank. Thus. Miss Relation, it would be to your advantage to leave my Archibald alone. (Exit). S. RASHKIN: Well I never. (Exit). BOB WILSON: Microphone paraphernalia etc.: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, this is your on-the-spot reporter. Bob Wilson, who is brought to you each day by DESMOND VAUGHN’S Krispy Krunchies and who reminds you that if your husband is always complaining in the morning, serve him Krispy Krunchies—he won’t complain about anything. Remember the famous Indianapolis speed star DAVE BEDARD and all-American Basketball forward CLOVIS CRESSY both eat Krispy Krunchies—and now on with the show. BOB WILSON: Excuse me. madam, would you say a few words to our radio audience? What is your name please? M. MYERS U. S. DELEGATE to the UNITED NATIONS: I’m Margaret Myers. Why yes I’d be glad to. although I have to catch a train for Lake Success. BOB WILSON: Why you’re Marge Myers, the U. S. Delegate to the United Nations. Could you tell what is the question under discussion today? M. MYERS: Why yes, it’s concerning an International Baseball team. We’re having some trouble though, the Russians insist on ten men. Well, I’m sorry but I must be getting along. BOB WILSON: Thank you very much. Miss Myers. And now I believe if I dare her Joan Day is about to say a lew words. Tell us Joan about your newest book “History in the Baking.” Why Miss Day, did you ever decide on such a strange title? J. DAY—WRITER: Well, it’s really very simple, as I was telling my pub- lisher, Dick Dukcn, today—to get children interested in history that they would other- wise overlook, all the mother has to do is cook dishes resembling people or events connected with history. BOB WILSON: Thank you very much. Miss Day. and now, if I’m not mis- taken I believe the famous detective Clement Gerke is approaching the microphone. (Gerke has magnifying glass, cap. and pipe—is looking for clues). BOB WILSON: Good afternoon Mr. Gerke. C. GERKE FAMOUS DETECTIVE (enters). C. GERKE: Can’t stop now—I’m looking for clues. BOB WILSON: Well perhaps on the wav back then. If I’m lucky I think our next guest will be Miss Joan Coonan, Plattsburgh’s representative to the U. S. Congress. Tell me. Miss Coonan. is the capital very busy these days. J. COONAN—REPRESENTATIVE TO CONGRESS. Well of course everyone’s concerned with the re-election of the President. PHYLLIS GLAUDE is in Washington now as Chairman of the Party, getting votes. BOB WILSON: Thank you very much iMss Coonan for your accurate re- ports on the activities of Washington. Well our time is up, ladies and gentlemen, so once more the makers of Krispies, the breakfast food of America brings to a close your on the spot reporter. This is Bob Wilson, your on-the-spot reporter signing- off and wishing you’ll all be with us tomorrow , same time, same station. D. HYATT—Sailors swagger on the stage. H. PERLEE: Yeh, I tell you Dick they’re beautiful. The smoothest lines a fellow could ask for and endurance, say those babies can take anything. D. HYATT: You can say that again Hank, smooth and fast that’s for me. L’d like to go out with something like that every time. H. PERLEE: Yep, just like Admiral Singley said: “The world will never have another cruiser like the USS Plattsburgh!” D. HYATT: Square away your hat. mate, here comes our dates. PERLEE: Whistles as Doris Ricketson and Dot Harnett enter. D. RICKESON: Dates. GIRLS IN CHORUS: Hi Fellows! H. PERLEE: Hello girls, you all set to go? D. HARNETT: Yes, we’re raring to go. but where to? The same place that our bosses, JOHN CLARKE and LINDON PAYNE; took us to? We had a lovely time there but of course The Flamingo Room at the Hotel JAMES WHITE is quite expensive. D. HYATT: (Trying to impress the girls.) Oh, dont’ worry al out the expense, w'e’re loaded with dough. Aren’t we Hank? H. PERLEE: Oh sure w e got millions, yep, just a million. D. RICKETSON: Well if that’s the case w hy don’t we go to the hotel again? D. HARNETT: Yes let’s go. We’ll have to be back here by 7:30. H. PERLEE: (Aside to Hyatt.) Nice going, pal, I hope you’ve got more dough than I have. I've only got a lousy fiver. D. HYATT: (Cripes, stop worrying, we’ll make them pay.) COME GIRLS: Come girls we’re on our way. (Exit holding hands and laughing.) Sandwich man (GLEN BLAKE) comes upon scene carrying sign advertising HARRIET MARTIN’S Diner. VERNA ROBERTS: Housewives enter with arms full of bundles. V. ROBERTS: Did you notice that new' clerk at PETE ANGELO’S Bakery Marge? M. CAMERON: Did I notice that new clerk? I should say so. Hasn’t he the cutest mustache, and those eyes OOOH! Makes me wish I was 17 again. V. ROBERTS: Sometimes I wish I was young too. However w'hen I con- sider how full my life has been and how happy my marriage is I don’t mind old age at all. M. CAMERON: Oh, don’t take me wrong I love my husband just as much as you like yours, but there’s nothing w'rong in dreaming is there? Gosh to be back in school, just for a day. It was hard at times but the good times outshone the bad ones. V. ROBERTS: Yes you’re right, Marge. Anyway we had our share of life’s enjoyments I’m satisfied and always will lx?. M. CAMERON: I am toe but if I don’t get home and cook supper pretty soon by beloved spouse will have a hemmorrhage. (Exit talking.) R. STONE: Taxi Cab driver ever reading tabloid. Leans up against lamp pole. R. JEN NETT: Professor of zoology and traditionally absent-minded. He comes on the scene weaving a butterfly net oblivious of all except something he is pursuing. The cabbie looks up from his paper and watches the prof then shakes his head. R. STONE: Hey professor Jennett. (No answer.) Hey, prof. H. JENNETT: What is it, my good man? R. STONE: What the heck you doing? R. JENNETT: Believe it or not, my good man. I’m in the pursuit of the Anaea andria scudd. It’s rare, very rare but I saw one; I tell you I saw one! R. STONE: Heh, yeh, sure, prof. sure. You’re looking for the anaea ann_ or... .anrd. . . .What did you say that was prof? R. JENNETT: I said it’s the anaea andria scudd a diurnal lepidopterous in- sect commonly called the goat weed butterfly. I didn’t know you were interested. R. STONE: Oh I am. R. JENNETT: Well that’s good to hear. Perhaps you would like to work with me? The work is very strenuous and it takes a strong person to withstand the rigors of such work. R. STONE: Me, I’m strong. Feel my muscle. R. JENNETT: My my. Come along my good man. Curtain End Act One. Scene II Same as act 1, evening of same day. G. LITZKY—Sheriff talking to assembled citizens: And so friends as we look back, we can well be proud of a city that has risen higher and higher on the ladder of success. Twenty years seems a long time ago but one can hardly count time in years and months but rather by one’s achieve- ment. One man who can reminisce with satisfaction is owner of the finest hotels in the North Country and one of the bulwarks of our community, JACK CORNWALL! (Applause.) J. CORNWALL: Thank you, Sheriff Litzky. Everyone knows why we’re here today. To bring together, to bring together the memorable class of 1948, and to commemorate the prosperity which is ours. There seems to be nothing I can lend to this regal occasion so I will stop herewith the motto of my hotel. If you want a rest, We’ve got the best. If you want a loan, YOU should’ve stayed home. (Applause.) G. LITZKY: I now bring you a man who I am sure needs no introduction, I bring to you the man about town. .. .your friend and mine MAYOR LEE TURNER. L. TURNER: My dear citizens, I am not here to bore you with a long speech, but to shortly go over the accomplishments of your administration. First here are the men who make your city and mine a city to be proud of. WILLARD STILES, Water Commissioner, THOMAS HENDRIX, our towm town clerk. (Applause.) We are trying to bring you the kind of city government you want. No longer do our young soys have to stand in front of Larios. Now chairs have been furnished and lemon phosphates piped out to the corner. Much more important taxis have to obey the traffic regulations. To see how' your money is being spent all one has to do is open the safe in the city hall. In speaking for myself and my colleagues I remain your obedient servant. REMEMBER, A vote lor Lee Is a vote for me. (Applause). G. LITZKY: Thank you, Mayor Turner, and now on with the show. We briny: to you a woman whose dramatic talents and public appeal may be readily proved by her record of Box Office hits. I bring to you that famed actress, Jean Bell, who will give a sample of the dramatic appeal which copped for the Anatomy Board. Accompanying her tonight is her able manager, John Osteyee. J. BELL: Plattsburgh, Plattsburg, is the spot 50,000 people that’s a lot Lots more men for leap-year too Plattsburg is the place for you. (Applause). G. LITZKY: Thank you, Miss Bell, and now ladies and gentlemen, the girl gymnasts. These three girls whose figures er—attendance figures have brought rec- ords from nearly every country in the world. They’re here tonight after their suc- cessful tour of South America. I present Kay Lanktree, Wanda King and Gloria Glorioso. In Iheir death defying tumbling. G. LITZKY: Thank you. girls. Arriving by plane tonight fresh from Car- negie Hall are our next guests, Bob Ritchie and Gertrude, his clarinet. After 40 suc- cessful weeks at Radio City, Bob has decided to take things easy for awhile. But he’s here tonight and here he is clarinet solo G. LITZKY: Thank you and good luck to you. Bob. We hope to lx? seeing you again soon. Now, citizens, here is a treat which any Plattsburg celebration would be incomplete without. That talented group whose songs can be heard by merely tun- ing in the Hit Parade. I mean no other than BARBARA CLARK, BARBARA DA- VIES. IRENE MARRIOT, DOT EARL. RITA BEGORE, and JANET OMAN. Yes, the music makers. Song—Applause. G. LITZKY: No class reunion would be complete without the men and women that are making sports headlines. And last week returned to Plattsburg from Athens with the Olympic Wreath. Thanks to the good work of Coach Earl Wells over at P.H.S., we expect this brilliant record to be duplicated many times in the future but without further ado. here they are: CHARLIE CARPENTER: Marathon 32 miles 1 place. JOHN BERGMAN: Shot put and high jump—1 place. JO ANN BASSETT: Women’s 14 mile swimming meet—1 place. DICK SPELMAN: Foul shooting—1 place. One and all we are proud of you. Cheers Applause. G. LITZKY: Lately crowned Juke Box King, the Duke of Tin Pan Alley, the prince of Swing yes, you’ve grossed it, the Harry James of 1968 Don Matthews and the sweetest trumpet in the world, accompanied by Doris Dayton. Success after success has come their way. So without further ado, here they are: Stardust. Applause. G. LITZKY: Thank you. Don Matthews. I can easily see the reasons for your success. And now', citizens, the moment you’ve been waiting for. Hold on to your wives men, for here he is the Crooner-Wooner himself Morris Dutton. On be- half of the Class of ’48 that have drifted from Plattsburg, the key to the city (Sher- iff Litzky hands the key to Morris. Morris takes from briefcase large amount of papers- walks to speakers, places unraveled papers, says thanks. Returns papers to case and walks back). G. LITZKY: I’m sure that touched the hearts of everyone present. But now, Morris, how about a sample of the voice that has replaced the use of antiseptics. How' about leading us in the class song? Morris leads Stage in class song while song is being sung curtain comes dowm. Signs Evident of Street Scene! JANET BROWN: Toxidermist. MARRIET MARTIN: Diner (Sandwich Mon, Glen Blake)—Advertisement. SAM STEVENS: Currier, Ives and Stevens Printing. JAMES LOCKHART: Turkish Baths. PHIL MORRSE: Taxi Stand. DOROTHY HILL: Dress Designer. BETTY MONTY. JEAN IRELAND: Army Surplus Goods. DICK HARRELL, DON BOLTON: Bar and Grill. CLASS WILL OF 1948 We the class of nineteen hundred and forty-eight, being of sane and well- balanced mind, declaring this our last will and testament, bequeath as follows: Juniors: our brains, our popularity with the faculty, our athletic ability, our musical and dramatic talent, and our pleasing personality. Arthur Durocher: love from Mary in Redford. Tom Giambruno: a new' booth in Larios’. He’s w'orn one out already. Jane Weatherwax: the dignity of a Senior. Muriel Lucia: assurance that her voice w'on’t crack if she sings above a whisper in chorus. Mr. Wood: a record, You’re late! Go to 22!” Shirley Stevens: of her we ask a question: Why do her eyes light up when she sees BROWN? Melvin Wilson: a box of Pep. Oakley Frost: a joke to tell that isn’t 50 years old. Miss Riggs: a public address system for all the notices. Richard Fox: a book entitled “How to Win and Influence Women. Barbara Rice: a partnership in a “bobby-pin manufacturing company. Joyce Thompson: “How to Whisper in Six Easy Lessons” published by Miss Foss. Tom Haley: another “Sid” for next year. Howard Tedford: the nerve to sing “I Love You Truly” to Wanda. Mr. Clifford: a policeman’s uniform to wear when he’s patrolling the lower hall. Nancy Garde: identification of her “boyfriend.” Sylvia Fisher: the ability to get to her home room on time. Beverly Adams: another “Guy.” Allison Elvidge. a private bowling alley so that he can bowl to his heart’s content. Robert Gendron: a private entrance to Champlain College gym. Henry Ashline: time to do his homework. Kenneth Tusa: a visitor’s pass for school. Miss Harland: a voice that will stand the strain of teaching bibliographies to seniors. The Janitons: a new supply of brooms and baskets to clean up after the Freshmen. Janice Ashline: her own library. Caroline Giles: Sid’s excess vim, vigor and CHATTER. Mary Whipple: more typing to do for the teachers. Harry' Pecotte: luck with his St. John’s harem. John Vaughn: a big deep voice. James Miller: a Charles Atlas course. Mr. Burdick: a physique to match his voice. Alberta Hobbs: a ball and chain for “Skip.” Doris Pecore: a thousand packages of bubble gum for next year. Wanda Bellows: a bus that leaves at a later hour so she can stay for Miss Challis. Mr. Gardner: his picture in a man of distinction ad. Charles Keedle: a book The Way With Women.” Donald Cressey: a wedding soon with a Bishop present. Gilbert Abare: the knowledge that females exist. Harold McCready: a fire hose of his own to play with after basketball practice. Mr. Benton: a book of jokes by Frank A. Cooper. Mr. Cooper: a book of jokes by Lloyd Benton. Marjorie Favreau: a friend her own size. Shirley Klineberg: a visit from her Montreal friend. Patricia Murphy: an overstuffed davenport in 32. Velma Blake: a little less of that stuff called height. John Earl: official title of the “Class Clown for the Class of ’49.” Constance Patter: freedom from Chemistry after June. James LaFontaine: rouge, lipstick, and an eyebrow pencil. Robert Brayton: a private track for his daily exercise. Mr. Baker: a new music room. A big one. Holt Saxe: an engine to be run entirely by his hot air. Joan Singley: settling powder. Virginia West: to her we bequeath Allison Elvidge. Miss Purdy: a larger room for her chain gang. Robert Mortons: a fly swatter so that he can commit suicide any time he wants. Anthony Pope: a date with Sylvia. Miss Erickson: a health class free from lazy, stupid, noisy juniors. Mr. McAllister: a high collar to hide his blushes. Dorothy Shene: a singing partner for next year. Mr. Thompson: a football team next year. Chester Cleland: another girl as understanding as Barb. Mr. Kenyon: TWO girls for his Mechanical Drawing class next year. Viola St. Johns: a precious “Stone.” Marilyn St. Louis: a comb of her own. Guy Cooper: a comb so that people won’t think he’s a Saint Bernard. Mr. Miller: another champion basketball team. Richard Rigsbee: move Dayton” in West Chazy. Joyce Mischler: permission to hit anyone who dares to say that she has red hair. Margaret Pellerin: a telescope so that she can watch all the activities of a certain boy in St. John’s. Florence Harris: a ton of dynamite to set her in motion. Elmer O’Byrne: a whole steer so he will have large juicy beefsteaks ready the next time he “runs into a door.” Miss Nelson: a girl partner for every member of Civic Tours. It’s so un- romantic. Irene Shelter: some of Rita’s rosy complexion. Helen Phifer: Jean for moral support. Miss Challis: a snow plow. Mildred Turnbull: a private taxi for Carp.” Thomas Maxwell: a pair of stilts so he may fulfill his senior duties with grace and dignity and not be taken as the class mascot. Wesley Pelkey: a book How to Overcome Bashfulness in Six Easy Lessons.” Russell Dominey: the knowledge that juniors smile once in a while. Robert Banker: someone to keep his morale up after Dorothy graduates. Miss Haight: appreciation for helping us out. Miss Quinlan: a Minervian meeting with all the little Minervians present and on time. Joyce Cohen: a book of WORRY wart cartoons. Janet Gooley: black hair dye (she KNOWS we’d leave her peroxide.) Doris Royal: ability to remember five cents to use Miss Johnsons’ pass key. Carolyn Sobleski: a perfect bowling score. Asa Knowles: shoes to fit those pontoons of his. Miss Bishop: a 60 nvnute French III class, especially on Thursday. Mr. Sorensen: Sam Steven’s car so he won’t have to walk to school. Rodney LaValley: one of Shirley’s lamps so he can stay home nights and do his studying. Robert Parker: an excuse all the teachers will accept. M’les Mesic: a private bookkeeper to do his bookkeeping homework. Clarence Langley: a curved telescope to see his shoes over his corporation. Betty Everlcth: a Kaiser (Kaysor) without the Frazier. Nancy Gonya: someone to walk to school with after Don graduates. Betty Denicore: trips to Cornell to visit FMdie. Miss Foss: Courage! You may someday find someone who will talk loud enough to be heard at the Method'st Church. Dale Miller: weights to keep his ears from wiggling. Cecilia Bedard: a seat in a homeroom on the third floor. Miss Carroll: a bachelor. Mrs. Allyn: a mechanical dev’se to separate her sinners of junior high from the sinners of senior high. Nelda Kinsey: a seat across from Don in all her study halls. Phyllis Latinville: MORE Art! Barbara Hatch: a small Power, a BUD!” Hubert Mark: success in his future movie theater. Miss MacGregor: a dress pattern simple enough for all the girls. Hazel Benware: permission to speak. Eleanor LaFountain: we hope that some day she’ll find a machine that can straighten the hair as well as cut it. Jean Davitt: an alphabetical list of all her college men. Patricia Francis: a gym all her own with oodles of elbow room. Jeanne Breyette: the post office. Doris Bromley: a cowbell so we can hear her coming. Mrs. Geennon: some sweet smelling, non-poisonous, furniture polish. Martha Bishop: an alarm clock. Norma Jenkins: life ownership of a certain Well.” Wanda Martin: a box of hairpins. Ronald DeWitt: Rattles, alphabet blocks, a teething ring, and other toys he may desire for use in any class that he sees fit. Jane Lockhart: anythmg to keep her quiet for a minute! Meriam Messie: the will to say no to Janet’s orders. Lucille Logan: a right-handed boy friend. Janet MacFarlane: OUR surplus knovvlcdge in Physics. Myrna Kennedy: a RE-PETER” pencil. Miss Johnson: fluorescent squad cards that won’t get lost. Barbara Bunker: a big smile. Mr. Merritt: a pair of roller skates so he can get around faster. Sophomores: as much common sense as the present juniors have, reshmen: a year’s edition of the New York Times to be used for paper ar- rows, airplanes, and spitballs. Mrs. Robinson: Best wishes from her music students. Lastly, vve hereby appoint Fritz Gerke’s sideburns as executor of this, our last will and testament; hereby revoking all former wills by us made. IN WITNES THEREOF, we have hereunto subscribed our name this------------day of June, in the year nineteen hundred and forty-eight. Signed: The Class of ’48 WITNESSES: Sam Stevens’ car, Fritz Gerke’s beard, Sedona Rashkin’s eyes. SAOH HOINflf « JUNIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President Charles Keedle Secretary—Joyce Cohen Vice-President—Beverly Adams Treasurer Oakley Frost Beverly Adams JUNIOR GIRLS Nancy Gonya Dor.'s Pecore Janice Ashline Janet Gooley Margaret Pellerin Cecilia Bedard Florence Harris Helen Phifer Wanda Bellows Barbara Hatch Constance Potter Hazel Benware Alberta Hobbs Barbara Rice Martha Bishop Norma Jenkins Doris Royal Velma Blake Myrna Kennedy Viola St. John Jeanne Breyette Nelda Kinsey Marilyn St. Louis Doris Bromley Shirley Klineberg Irene Shelters Barbara Bunker Eleanor LaFontaine Dorothy Shene Joyce Cohen Phyllis Latinville Joan Singley Virginia Coots Jane Lockhart Carolyn Sobeleski Jean Davitt Lucille Logan Shirley Stevens Betty Denicore Muriel Lucia Joyce Thompson Betty Everleth Janet MacFarlane Mildred Turnbull Marjorie Favreau Wanda Martin Jane Weatherwax Sylvia Fisher Meriam Messie Virginia West Nancy Garde Joyce Mischler Mary Whipple Caroline Giles Patricia Murphy Gilbert Abare JUNIOR BOVS Rober' Gendron James Miller Henry Ashline Tom Giambruno Elmer O’Byrne Robert Banker Tom Haley Robert Parker Robert Brayton Charles Keedle Harry Pecotte Chester Cleland Asa Knowles Wesley Pelkey Guy Cooper Donald Crcssey James LaFontaine Anthony Pope Clarence Langley Richard Rigsbee Ronald DeWitt Rodney La Valley Holt Saxe Russell Dominy Hubert Mark Howard Tedford Arthur Durocher Thomas Maxwell Kenneth Tusa John Earl Harold McCready John Vaughn Allison Elvidge Robert Mertens Melvin Wilson Richard Fox Miles Mesic Oakley Frost Dale Miller SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President—Alvin White Secretary—Gorden Garrow Vice-President—Donald Duken Treasurer—Leon Everleth Baker, Augustine Barber, Elizabeth Beardslay, Joan Bishop, Bernice Bissett, Patricia Brunelle, Lillian Calkins. Joan Caple, Betty Caska, Marjorie Cosset te, Theresa Cramer, Joyce Cressey, Betty Dapo, Janet Dcfayette. Bernice Defonzo, Constance Desaw, Beverly Durkee, Constance Dutton. Catherine Earl, Barbara Archambault, Rudy Armstrong, Russell Baker, Robert Blake, Roger Bleeker. Edward Burdo, Wilmer Bull, Carlton Bois, Charles Brennan, William Cooper, Stewart Cote, George Defonzo. Anthony Downey, John Ducatte, Raymond Duken. Ronald Ells, Robert Emerson, Thomas Everleth, Leon Everleth, Robert Failacci, David SOPHOMORE GIRLS Fessette, Sally Filion, Martha Fisher, Sylvia Gonya, Evelyn Guay, Donna Hackett, Maris Herlihy, Patricia Jackson, Treva Kilfoyle, Helen Keysor, Florence Ladue, Veronica Lamoy. Pauline Lamb P drie Lamoy, Naomi Lavarnway, Jeanette Learned, Helen MacDonald. Jeannette Mahoney. Ellen Marshall. Marilyn SOPHOMORE BOYS Favaro, Philip Frazier, James Frenya, Arkley Gilpir, Scott Garrow, Gordon Harrison, Jerry Hogan, Sheldon Kenyon, Russell Kraus, Richard Lamphere, Harold Larios Petro Lavanando. Bennie LaValley, Rodney Lindley, Fred Mack, Donald Mattoon, Robert Messie, Nathan Miller, Donald Mitchell, Donald Noone, Robert Myers Patricia Nickolson, Carol O’Brien, Rosemary O’Donahue, Lela Porter, Elizabeth Perlee, Margaret Rainville, Erma Rock, Shirley Sapel, Iiona Schneider, Shirley Sears. Valida Soldato. Marie Warn, Janet Wells. Kathryn Wilson, Lola Wood. Elizabeth Wright. Evelyn O’Connell, Charles Osteyee, George Payne, Jay Pelkey. Ralph Rabidoau, Carl Reed, Donald Right, Jordon Roman. William Scales Robert Smith, David Stewart. Guy Stone, Eugene Stone, Clayton Upton, Allen Vaughan, Earnest Wax, Jerry Wells. Arthur White, Alvin 2,S 5 vf SOPHOMORE GIRLS T SOPHOMORE BOYS FRESHMAN GIRLS FRESHMAN BOYS FRESHMAN CLASS OFFIC ERS President—Paul Sharron Secretary Vice-President- Mary Lou Jenkins Treasurer Allen, Patricia Barber, Winifred Benware, Theresa Brothers, Carolyn Brown, Elizabeth Burke, Phyllis Busch, Barbara Caple, Mary Carter, Jane Carter, Winifred Champagne, Theresa Chellis, Patricia Chcsbrough, Carolyn Civisk, Joan Clough, Patricia Collins, Lola Connors, Alverda Cranshaw, Hazel Dame, Shirley Darrah, Jean Decker, Pearl Dewein, Phyllis Dewitt, Patsy Dobbs, Marijane Doucette, Dolores Dougherty, Beverly Downey, Marcia Ashline, Leroy Bailey, Robert Baughn. Richard Bidore, Robert Bistor, Robert Braun, John Brothers, Gary Bull, Walton Busch, Thomas Chellis, Vernon Cooper, Alan Covey, Duane Covey, Ronald Craig, Dale Criss, James Cross. Roy Curtis, John Damour, Paul Dapo, Roland Defonzo, Jess Dignard, Richard Doherty, Stephen Dominy, Irving Dominy, Raymond Duquette. Robert FRESHMAN GIRLS Dukette, Jean Elliott, Adah Favaro. Isabelle Filion, Veronica Gerke, Joyce Getman, Carol Gonya, Evelyn Griffin, Anne Harman, Stella Harris, Rosemary Harvey, Jacqueline Hemingway, Deloris Hemingway, Marie Hindes, Alice Hubert, Fay Jenkins, Mary Johnson, Pollyann Kelly, Audrey Kelly, Carmen Kent, Claudia Ladd, Nancy LaPier, Janice Lavigne, Marian Lavorando, Marie LeFort, Denise LeJeune, Jeanne Lombard, Linda FRESHMAN BOVS Dweck, Edward Frechette, John Gallagher, Robert Gervais, Norman Gushlaw, Ernest Harris, Arthur Hendrix, Marvin Herlihy, Charles Hoff. Dick Jabaut, Carl Jenkins, Lowell Kellas, Jacob Kuhlsen, John LaBombard, Richard LaPointe, Leon Lecuyer, Francis Liberty, Robert Light, William MacArthur, William Mackey, Edwin Macpeck. Dwight Martin. Robert Mattoon, Jerry McCaffrey, Alvin McDonald, Edward Veronica Filion Alan Cooper Mackey, Joyce Mielke, Barbara Napper, Jane Parrotte, Ruth Provost, Marjorie, Ann Provost, Marjorie, Mae Reed, Patricia Reyell, Gertrude Ritchie, Roberta Rivers, Yvonne Royal, Joyce St. Louis, Elizabeth Saunders, Jean Scales, Sally Scherer, Elizabeth Searsay, Joyce Seymour, Beverly Soucy, Mary Steinberg, Sarah Stiles, Arlene Tetreault, Sarah Thornton, Edna Warn, Carol Wells, Joan Wheatley, eJan White, Mona Wright, Susan Merritt, Travis Messie, Maurice Millei, Albert Minckler, Robert Mitchell, Roy Myers, Herbert O’Connell, James Osher. Amos Pellerin, Leonard Perrotte. Leander Perry, George Peryei, Herbert Quinn, Robert Reyell, Albert Reynolds, Charles Sapel, Robert Sharron. Paul Stacey, Philip Stetz, William Talejkowski, James Villoni, Joseph Walker, Howard Whipple, David Wilson, Edward Wood, Court land ORCHESTRA Faculty Advisers: VIOLIN Lola Collins Mary .Jane Dobbs Beverly Dougherty Nancy Garde Folly Ann .Johnson Jacob Kellas Nancy Ladd Donald Mathews FLUTES Patricia Herlihy Janet McFarlane CLARINET Caroline Giles Robert Ritchie Ernest Vaughn Mr. Baker and Mrs. Robinson CORNET Donald Duken Russell Kenyon Petros Larios Howard Walker SAXOPHONE Albert Miller TROMBONE Jerry Harris DRUMS Nancy Gonya Asa Knowles BARITONE HORN Oakley Frost William Light PIANO Doris Dayton BAND Faculty Advisers: Mr. Baker and Mrs. Robinson CLARINET Severely Addams Rita Begore Lola Collins John Curtis Fdward Deveck Barbara Fail Caroline Files Sheldon Hagar Mary Lou Jenkins Norma Jenkins Ronald Jennett Shirley Klineburg Jane Lockhart Robert Ritchie Dorothy Shene Ernest Vaughn FLUTES Patricia Herlihy Janet McFarlane SAXOPHONE Albert Miller ALTO HORNS Alan Cooper James Lockhart CORNET Doris Bromley Donald Duken Dorothy Earl Richard Fox Russell Kenyon Fdrie Lamb Petros Larios Donald Mathews James Miller John Rigsbee Howard Walker Courtland Wood Evelyn Wright TR( )M BONES Robert Banker Jerry Harrison BARITONE HORN ()aklev Frost SOUSAPHONE Jacob Kellas Richard Rigsbee DRUMS Nancy Gonyea Asa Knowles William Light Donald Michell Faculty Advisers CHORUS : Mr. Baker and Mrs. Robinson Accompanist: Doris Dayton Jean Bell SOPRANOS Patricia Herlihy Phyllis Burke Treva Jackson Joan Calkins Helen Kilfovle Joan Civik Shirley Klineberg Barbara Clark Nancy Ladd Patricia Clough Eleanor La Fountain Hazel Crawshaw Muriel Lucia Jean Bavitt Irene Marriott Beverly Desaw Marilyn Marshall Beverly Dougherty Doris Pecore Nancy Garde Mary Soucy Nancy Gonyea Norma Wilson Dolores Hemingway Evelvn Wright Rita Begore ALTOS Janet MacFarlane relma Blake Ellen Mahoney Lillian Brunelle Carol Nickolson Barbara Call Janet Oman Mary Fllen Caple Janice Otis Theresa Champagne Patricia Reed Janet Dapo Barbara Rice Barbara Davies Dorothy Shene Dorothy Earl Mildred Turnbull Adah Elliott Virginia West Caroline Giles Jean Wheatly Nelda Kinsey John Braun TENORS William Light Chester Cleland Donald Mack Stephen Doherty Travis Merritt John Earl Albert Miller Leon Everletli Richard Rigsbee Oakley Frost William Stetz Sheldon Hagar Guy Stewart Jerry Harrison Courtlantl Wood Petros Larios Gilbert Abare BASSES Richard Kraus Robert Banker Donald Matthews Gary Brothers Elmer O’Byrne Jess DeFonzo John Rigsbee Irving Dominy Ernest Vaughn Richard Fox Howard Walker Jacob Kellas Alvin White Russell Kenyon GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Patricia Allen Elizabeth Barber Winifred Barber Jean Bell Patricia Bessette Shirley Boucher Lillian Brunelle Phyllis Burke Joan Calkins Theresa Champagne Patricia Chellis Caroline Chesbrough Joan Civic Patricia Clough Joyce Cohen Lola Collins Joan Coonan Theo Cosset te Virginia Coots Hazel Crawshand Doris Dayton Bernice DeFayette Beverly Desaw Patricia DeWitt Mary Jane Dobbs Beverly Dougherty Marsha Downey Barbara Earl Adah Elliot Elizabeth Everleth Martha Filion Veronica Filion Sally Fessette Dorothy Frost Carol Getman Nancy Gonyea Anne Griffin Donna Guay Dolores Hemingway Patricia Herlihy Treva Jackson Mary Lou Jenkins Polly Ann Johnson Myrna Kennedy Claudia Kent Helen Kilfoyle Nancy Ladd Eleanor LaFountain Pauline LaMoy Kathryn Lanktree Jeanette LaVarnway Marion LaVigne MINERVIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Miss Mary E. Quinlan Faculty Adviser MINERVIAN OFFICERS President—Rita Begore Vice President—Irene Marriot Treasurer Dorothy Hill Recording Secretary—Janet Oman Corresponding Secretary Betty Monty Keeper of the Records Barbara Davies Sergeant at Arms Margaret Scherer Teller- Barbara Clark Teller—Mary Maxwell Musician—Doris Dayton First Critic—Shirley Stevens Second Critic- Marjorie Favreau Rita Begore Hazel Bcnware Janet Brown Barbara Bunker Barbara Clark Joan Coonan Virginia Coots Barbara Davies Doris Dayton Elizabeth Denicore Marjorie Favreau Dorothy Hill MEMBERS Shirley Klineberg Elizabeth Larabee Jane Lockhart Lucille Logan Melve Lombard Irene Marriot Mary Maxwell Elizabeth Monty Janet Oman Margaret Scherer Dorothy Shene Shirley Stevens JUNTO CLUB President—Charles Carpenter Vice-President—Ronald .Jennett Treasurer—Donald La Bombard Faculty Adviser—Mr. MacAllister Peter Angelos Robert Banker Charles Carpenter Guy Cooper Spencer Fox Oakley Frost Ronald .Jennett Charles Keedle Donald LaBomhard Gerald Litzky Wesley Pelkey Donald Toner Kenneth Tusa The purpose of the Junto Club is to inspire boys of Plattsburgh High School to gain higher standards and to promote good fellowship among its members. , CAROLLENIAN CLUB Miss Helen C. Carroll M KMBERS President—Harriet Martin Vice President—Alberta Hobbs Secretary—Joyce Thompson Treasurer—Viola St. John Parliamentarian—Phylliss Ward Historian—Kathryn Wells Song Leader—Jean Davitt MKM BERS Joan Beardsley Marjorie Caska Janet Dapo Evelyn Gonya Alberta Hobbs Jean Ireland Jean Davitt Naomi La May Harriat Martin Veronica LaDuke Patricia Myers Helen Phifer Jean Phifer Gertrude Revell Joyce Royal Viola St. John Helen Thompson Joyce Thompson Phyllis Ward Kathryn Wells FRIENDSHIP CLUB President—Connie Durkee Vice President—Evelyn Wright Secretary—C 'onnie I)eFonzo Treasurer—Carol Xickolsen Faculty Adviser—Miss Bishop Marjorie Caska Janet Dapo Bernice DeFayette Constance Durkee Marie Hackett Yali Patricia Hurliky Florence Iveysor Elsie Lamb Carol Xickolsen Iona Sapel Sears The Friendship Club is an honor society for sophomore girls. The purpose is to recognize high scholastic attainment and to cultivate a spirit of friendship and service. LIBRARY COUNCIL Miss Harland—Faculty Adviser OF FILERS President—Mary Margaret Whipple Vice President—Jane Lockhart Sec re ta ry—Dorothy Hill Janice Ashline Bernice Bishop Barbara Clark Doris Dayton Connie DeFonzo Marjorie Favreau Dorothy Hill MEMBERS Nelda Kinsey Jane Lockhart Robert Mattoon Margaret Myers Margaret Scherer Carolyn Soboleski Mary Margaret Whipple DRAMATIC CLUB President—Holt Saxe Vice President Bernice Bishop Secretary Rosemary O’Brien Treasurer—Miles Mesic Faculty Adviser Mr. Burdick Augustine Baker Hazel Benware Bernice Bishop Martha Bishop Raymond Braun Guy Cooper Betty Cressey Raymond Ducatte Leon Ever let h Marjorie Favreau Nelde Kinsey Donald Mack Miles Mesic Margaret Myers Rosemary O’Brien Elmer O’Byrne Holt Saxe Beverly Seymour The purpose of the club is to interest students in stagecraft, acting, and the technique of the theater. In December the club presented The Ghost of a Show,” and in April, the three-act comedy, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR’S COURT’’ MANAGERS SERVICE CLUB Mr. Merritt—Faculty Adviser OFFICERS President—Marie Lavorando Vice-President—Erma Rainville Secretary—Janice ()tis Treasurer—Margaret Cameron M El Margaret Cameron Shirley Dame Nancy Garde Phyllis Glaude Jane Harvey Elizabeth Larabee Marie Lavorando Helen Learned BERS Katheryn 1 eClair Marion Messic Janice Otis Erma Rainville Sedona Bashkin Marie Soldato Janet Warren Jane Weatherwax CAMERA CLUB M r. Claude A. Wood—Faculty Adviser OFFICERS President—Gary Brothers Vice President—James Miller Secretary—Courtland Wood Treasurer—Albert Miller MEMBERS Robert Bister John Brown Gary Brothers Stephen Doherty Edward Dweck Leon LaPoint Edwin Mackay Travis Merritt Albert Miller Dale Miller James Miller Jordan Righi Courtland Wood CIVIC TOURS CLUB OFFICERS I ’resident—Jess Defonzo Vice-President—Anthony Defonzo Secretary—William MacArtlmr Treasurer—David Failacci Thomas Busch Vernon Chellis Duane Covey James C’riss Peter Dann Robert Duquette MEMBERS Robert (iallagher Arthur Harris Richard La Bombard Robert Liberty Lawrence Mac Peek Marvin Stacey James Talejkowld Facultv Adviser—Miss Nelson SKETCH CLUB President—Janet (hnan Secretary—Elizabeth Scherer Faculty Adviser—Mr. Cooper Velma Blake Doris Bromley Ronald De Witt Stella Harman Carmen Kelley James La Fountaine Janet Oman Amos Osher Sally Scales Elizabeth Scherer A1 White BACHELORS’ CLUB Miss Helen U. Carroll—Faculty Adviser OFFICERS President—Rudy Archambault Secretary-Treasurer—Morris Dutton Rudy Archambault Russell Armstrong Robert Bailey Roger Blake Ronald Covey Dale Craig Morris Dutton Oakley Frost MEMBERS John Kuklsen Alvin McCaffrey Donald Miller Leander Perrotte Billy Stetz Guy Stewart Lee Turner John Vaughn THE GIRLS’ SHOP CLUB President—Barbara Bunker Vice President—Joanne Bunker Secretary—Isabelle Favaro Faculty Adviser—Mr. Kenyon Barbara Bunker Joanne Bunker Theresa Benware Joyce Cramer Jean Darrah Isabelle Favaro Sylvia Fisher Linda Labonibard Joyce Mackey Yvonne Rivers Wanda Tetrault The purpose of the Girls’ Shop Club is to give gil ls the opportunity of using shop tools and making small useful articles. THE GIRLS’ HI-Y President—Doris Ricketson Vice President—Betty Caple Secretary—Virginia West Treasu rer—Joan Day Faculty Adviser—Miss Erieson Beverly Adams Rita Begore Betty Caple Barbara Clark Barbara Davies Joan Day Connie Durkee Nancy Gonva Dorothy Harnett Alberta Hobbs Jane Lockhart Irene Marriott Carol Niekolsen Margaret Per lee Doris Ricketson Margaret Scherer Virginia West Evelyn Wright The purpose of the lli-Y is to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community, high standards of Christian character. BOYS’ HI-Y President—Jaek MacGregor 'iee President—Ronald Jennett Secretary—Richard Fox Treasurer—Weslev Pelkev MEMBERS Neil LeJeune Janies Lockhart Jack MacGregor Wesley Pel key Henry Perlee Robert Ritchie Holt Saxe Robert Scales William Singley Robert Wilson The purpose of this organization is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community the high standards of Christian character. Peter Angelos Jack Cornwell Donald Duken Winfield Duken Allison Elvidge Richard Fox Oakley Frost Ronald Jennett Charles Keedle MUSIC MASTERS’ CLUB President—Jean Breyette Faculty Adviser—Miss Quinlan Jean Breyette Caroline Giles Janet Gooley Nonna Jenkins Patricia Leniieux Wanda Martin Patricia Murphy Constance Potter Verna Roberts Claire Rollier Valida Sears Irene Shelters Mary Whipple The purpose of the club is to learn to appreciate and enjoy the works of the great Masters in Music, through the medium of records. RADIO-NEWS CLUB President—Richard Harrell Secretary—Ronald Jennett Faculty Adviser—Miss Foss I’eter Angelos Joanne Bassett Joan Day Gloria Glorioso Dorothy Hill MEMBERS Wanda King Gerald Litzky Shirley Relation Robert Ritchie Robert Wilson The club produces a weekly news letter which is read as a part of a Saturday morning program over W.M.F.F. We stress the activities of P.H.S. which formerly received little publicity from press or radio. MOVIE CLUB President—Donald Toner Vice-President Desmond Vaughn Secretary—Ernest Vaughn Treasurer Gordon Gar row Faculty Adviser Mr. McAllister MEMBERS Gilbert Abare Hubert Mark Ray Ashline Robert Mertcns Robert Baker Maurice Messie Edward Bleeker Nathan Messie William Brennan Robert Minckler Wilmer Burdo Herbert Myers Alverda Connors Jane Napper John Curtis Charles O’Connell Roland Dapo James O’Connell Phyllis DcWein John Osteyee Donald Duken Ralph Pelkey Robert Eel Is Robert Quinn Marvin Favreau Albert Reyell Joan Francis Robert Sapell John Frechette Robert Scales Gordon Garrow Shirley Schneider Norman Gervais Williard Stiles Jerry Harrison Clayton Stone Marie Hemingway Edna Thornton Marvin Hendrix Donald Toner Charles Herlihy Desmond Vaughn Dick Hoff Ernest Vaughn Carol Jabaut Jerry Wax Lowell Jenkins Howard Walker Audrey Kelly David Whipple Edrie Lamb Allen Upton Petros Larios BOYS’ BOWLING CLUB Faculty Adviser—Mr. Clifford Robert Banker Allison Klvidge Thomas Haley Charles Keedle Donald LaBombard Gary Martineau Donald Mathews Thomas Maxwell .John Rigsbee William Singley Richard Spelman .James White VARSITY CLUB OFFICERS President—C. Robert Parker Vice-President—Earl W. Wells Secretary-Treasurer—John N. Clarke Faculty Adviser—Howard Tommy” Thompson MEMBERS S. Peter Angelos Rudy C. Archambault John R. Bergman James C. Bond Robert W. Brayton James A. Brown Steven A. Burleigh Charles H. Carpenter John N. Clarke Chester W. Cleland Winfield R. Duken Leon L. Everleth Gordon D. Garrow Thomas M. Giambruno Jr. Thomas A. Haley Richard F. Kraus A. Rodney LaValley Jack S. La valley Fred D. Lindley Gerald M. Litzky Gary E. Martineau Hal S. McCready Randall H. Mischler Philip W. Mitchell Matthew A. Nolan C. Robert Parker Jay C. Payne Lyndon C. Payne Anthony N. Pope John W. Rigsbee Richard T. Rigsbee Robert C. Ritchie Richard O. Spelman Sam R. Stevens Ralph H. Stone Harry A. Tyndall Francis D. Vaughn Art A. Wells Earl W. Wells Melvin D. Wilson Rita Begore .lean Bell Barbara Clark Jack Cornwall Ronald Jennett Gerald Ditzky Donald Mack Patricia Murphy Margaret Myers Janet Oman WINNERS OK GIRDS' CONTEST Patricia Murphy—First prize Janet Oman—Second prize Rita Begore—Third prize WINNERS OF BOYS’ CONTEST Donald Mack—First prize Ronald Jennett—Second prize 3l. J. o . n f4 � � « G ,nt t 4y Kidc� , It i j i Ysh Uoo t £ . s. U ui 4$.U 4 G IT I of fty L i c. if' v. St nl y Sit 4 $«•« S«rpf.| 4. Drtim s' 4m « r Ukistit ok-it. y v, U.r k, to. it i i) � « � r ft - - U- • J „ 0� fIk« 5, « 14 « V S % J . o { Ap«4 Vt H 4 H0 1 f(nr. The� € oolifh rh Ih'tf ' lt� K 1|� i ’ ::-K v?rBxs“ 75f,N ). S re t V of ATHLETIC COUNCIL President Robert Parker Vice-President John Clarke Secret a ry-Treasurer—Barba ra Cla rk Faculty Advisers- Carl G. Sorensen. Evalon A. Merritt, Frank E. Miller. Howard Thompson, Charles Clifford. Miss Johnson. Claude Wood Peter Angelos Joanne Bassett John Bergman Robert Brayton Janet Brown John Clarke Barbara Clark Kathryn Lanktree Jack McGregor Robert Parker Barbara Rice Richard Spelman Mildred Turnbull The Athletic Council is composed of thirteen students from the Junior and Senior class, and elected by the Athletic Association. There are also seven honorarv faculty members who advise the Athletic Council. The purpose of the Athletic Council is to designate which sports shall be school sports, and to award letters and sweaters to the members of the Plattsburgh High School athletic teams. This year the Athletic Council is taking an active part in the forming of a Block P Banquet, in honor of all the High School’s award winners. FOOTBALL UNDEFEATED AND UNTIED CHAMPIONS Howard E. Thompson, Head Coach Charles J. Clifford, Asst. Coach Frank E. Miller, Asst. Coach Melvin D. Wilson, Asst. Coach John S. LaValley — Co-managers — Peter Angelos LETTERMEN Robert L. Everleth Oakley M. Frost Thomas M. Giambruno, Jr. Richard F. Kraus Fred D. Lindley Gary E. Martineau Randall H. Mischler Philip W. Mitchell C. Robert Parker were members of the “B” squad which aided greatly A” team. Many of the “B” team did not participate but the boy’s attitude and ability earned for him a Rudy C. Archambault John R. Bergman James C. Bond James A. Brown Steve A. Burleigh Charles H. Carpenter John N. Clarke Donald R. Duken Leon L. Everleth Jay C. Payne Anthony N. Pope John W. Rigsbee Richard T. Rigsbee Paul A. Sharron Richard O. Spelman Arthur A. Wells Earl W. Wells Alvin P. White The following boys toward the fine season of the in interscholastic competition, minor award: Richard E. Baughan Edward J. Bleeker Anthony J. DeFonzo Robert L. Earl Robert L. Gendron Thomas A. Haley Harold R. Henry Jake J. Kellas Lynden L. Payne The following boys, members of the championship Junior High or “C” squad, who worked out diligently and industriously under Coach Miller were awarded four inch letters: William J. MacArthur Carl A. Rabideau Roland H. Rabideau Marvin K. Weaver Leroy Ashline Donald Bedore Dean Benson Wayne Benson James Bourdeau Richard Barber Gary Brothers Rodney Collins Roy Cross Steve Doherty Marvin Hendrix I owell Jenkins James Light William Light George Mead Travis Merritt Ernest Rock Merritt Spear Clarence Stay James Talejkowski Dale Tucker Joseph Villoni Herbert Wiles Courtland Wood THE BIG ORANGE (32) Spelman. (42) J. Rigsbee. (25) A. Wells, (39) Carpenter, (35) Bond (43) Martineau. (28) Giambruno, (29) Clarke, (30) Mitchell, (33) E. Wells, (36) Par- ker, (44) Bergman. (37) Mischler, (22) Archambault. The 1947 edition of Plattsburgh High School football was no doubt the best in its athletic history. The Orange and Black brought to Plattsburgh its first unde- feated and untied team as well as the coveted Champlain Valley League trophy. The Hornets over the two-year span of 1946 and 1947 have humbled fourteen foes while losing to but one. Port Henry, during the early part of the 1946 season. To date the Orange and Black sport a string of twelve consecutive victories. Plattsburgh 25 — Amsterdam 6 A ground-chewing halfback who ripped off four touchdown runs led Platts- burgh High’s visiting football team to a successful afternoon in Amsterdam High’s inaugural Saturday at Bigelow Sanford field. Randy Mischler. devastating and in- destructible speed merchant ...” Thus read the Amsterdam B vening Recorder on Monday, September 22, 1947, just two days after the Hornets had travelled to the Rug City and back. The host school, although several times the size of PHS with regard to enrollment, tallied first during the course of the contest, but the North Country eleven overpowered AHS after the first ten minutes of play. Plattsburgh 31 — Ticonderoga 0 In the first league game, played at Ticonderoga. Plattsburgh displayed too much strength and finesse for the heavy but slow Ticons. Parker. Mischler, and Co. soon put the game ”on ice”, with sub “scat back” Fred Lindley, stealing the show' for the Hornets. In this contest PHS uncovered a promising end in Dick Spelman. who played his first game of football and snared two passes for TDs. Plattsburgh 13 — Burlington 6 The Hornets garnered their third win of the season and seventh straight vic- tory w’hen they took the Sea Horses of Burlington High into camp, 13-6. This was probably the best contest of the 1947 campaign. The visitors were heavier and faster than the Orange and Black, but lacked the smoothness of the local lads. Over two thousand spectators saw the greatest line in PHS history, Giambruno, Martineau. Rigsbee, Bond, Wells. Carpenter and Bergman, rise up time and again to repel “T” thrusts of the Burlington High eleven. Plattsburgh 27 — Port Henry 7 REVENGE- yes, revenge was sweet, when Port Henry came to tow'n and went back down State a badly beaten outfit. The visitors, only team to humble the Thompson men in 1946, suffered their worst defeat of the year and had the most points ever scored on it by a PHS team. Parker, Mischler. Clarke, E. Wells and Mitchell did their damage in the early stages of the game, and Orange and Black reserves finished the contest. Plattsburgh 60 — St. John’s 0 From the opening kick-off there was no doubt as to what the outcome of the traditional Broad Street Championship game would be. The question was “How much will it be?” Two hours later the city of Plattsburgh learned the tidings glad or sad as the case might be, that the Hornets had stung the Irish, 60-0, for the highest number of points ever run up in a PHS-SJA football game. Coach Thompson cleared the bench”, but could not stop the will of his proteges to smash the Green and White. No single Orange and Black football warrior was instrumental alone in this over- whelming victory; it was just a determined, smooth-working, powerful offensive plus a like defense. Plattsburgh 40 — Minoville 6 Another first” was established when the Hornets trampled on a hapless Red Flame in Mineville. for the first time an Orange and Black eleven has tasted victory in the ore town. PHS rolled up a new record for offensive gain in rushing and passing for a total of 689 yards. Parker connected for six out of eleven tries through the air lanes. Plattsburgh garnered 26 first downs against MHS’ 6. Plattsburgh 25 — Lake Placid 7 PHS put the coveted Champlain Valley League title on ice in this contest. With sub back, Rudy Archambault, taking the place of Bob Parker, who was injured on the opening kickoff, leading the way the Orange and Black tallied twice in the opening quarter. Placid’s only score came in the waning moments of the game when a Blue and Gold back intercepted a pass on the PHS twenty-four yard line and raced over. Plattsburgh 13 — Mt. Assumption 0 The outcome of the second of the intra-city contests gave the Hornets their first perfect season. However. MAI held the Orange scoreless for the first half, with Randy Mischler leading the attacx during the second and final half. Paul Sharron, Rudy Archambault and Fred Lindley showed that they will be heard from come the 1948 season. These reserve backs played a great portion of the contest. The Little Hornets, as the B team is sometimes called, displayed much power during their season in winning four contests. These games are classed as practice contests with no eligibility as far as a year’s competition being considered. The C” team, playing in the City Midget League, emerged victorious with three wins and one defeat, their first game of the season. Junior High competition is being fostered in the city since it affords the opportunity to many boys to play sports against youths of their own age level, without costing the boys a year’s eligibility. 1947-1948 VARSITY BASKETBALL UNDEFEATED NORTH COUNTRY LEAGUE AND SECTION 7 CHAMPIONS FINAL LEAGUE STANDING Plattsburgh High .............................8 0 St. John’s Academy .......................... 5 3 St. Joseph’s Academy ........................ 3 5 Mount Assumption Institute .................. 2 6 Chateaugay High ............................. 2 6 The Team John W. Rigsbee, Right Forward Richard O. Spelman, Left Forward Chester W. Cleland, Center Earl W. Wells, Right Guard Rodney A. LaValley, Left Guard Reserves Charles II. Carpenter Robert L. Everleth Arthur A. Wells The Managers John S. La valley Melvin D. Wilson The Coach Frank E. Miller (Bud)—P.H.S. ’35 OI K CHAMPIONS Plattsburgh High School had its best basketball record in over a quarter of a century when the “Hornets” won 19 out of 20 games and annexed the City, North Country League and Section 7 Class “A” Championships. The season was noteworthy in many respects. Our team played the hardest schedule in years and the results were most gratifying to players and coach. Not since 1922 had a Plattsburgh High team emerged victorious in all but one game of its schedule. The Hornets waded through North Country League competition without a defeat and then went to to capture the Section 7 Class “A” Public High School Championship for the first time since 1931. In meeting the highest type of schoolboy teams, we defeated Burlington High School—Vermont State Class A” Champion 53-41 on our court; our boys conquered St. John’s Academy—Northern New York Catholic Tournament Champion—twice, 43-32 and 44-43. In our last game of the season, we downed Port Henry High School Champlain Valley League Champion and defending Sectional Champion—by a 52-44 score. Mr. J. Harry Wallace, writing in the March 20th issue of the Glens Falls, N. Y. Times paid the following tribute to our team for its great record and outstanding accomplishments on the hardwood court. •‘SPORTS FROM INSIDE” “Basketeers representing Plattsburgh High School this season boast one of the most enviable records of any schoolboy quintet hereabouts winning 19 of 20 games, losing only by four points 38-34. Burlington was vanquished on the Platts- burgh boards by a 53-41 count. The Burlington tossers, participating in the finals for the State Champion- ship at Barre, Vt., came through with an upset victory over a favored downstate quintet! Now if Plattsburgh was able to outscore Burlington by eight points in two games (even though the two teams split the engagements) the New Yorkers must deserve considerable praise in view of what they accomplished in those tilts against the Champion of Vermont. So let’s give a load of credit where it is due, in this in- stance to Coach Miller of Plattsburgh High, and more especially to those athletes who played the game. The least one can say about the Plattsburgh team’s record for the season is that it is one of which the boys, the coach and the school can well feel proud.’’ The Schedule December 3 Plattsburgh 46 December 5 Plattsburgh 38 . December 6 Plattsburgh 49 . December 9 Plattsburgh 23 . December 13 Plattsburgh 56 December 16 Plattsburgh 42 December 19 Plattsburgh 70 December 23 Plattsburgh 53 January 2 Plattsburgh 34 .. January 13 Plattsburgh 42 . January 15 Plattsburgh 43 . January 20 Plattsburgh 46 . January 23 Plattsburgh 45 . . February 11 Plattsburgh 52 February 17 Plattsburgh 44 . February 20 Plattsburgh 53 March 2 Plattsburgh 48 March 12 Plattsburgh 51 ... Total 836 . . Lake Placid High School 18 .....Oneonta High School 27 . . Canajoharie High School 39 .....Mineville High School 20 .. . Chateaugay High School 33 . . . . Mineville High School 35 . Lake Placid High School 26 . .. . Burlington High School 41 .. . Burlington High School 38 .... St. Joseph’s Academy 22 ...... St. John’s Academy 32 Mount Assumption Institute 41 . . Chateaugay High School 32 . Ticonderoga High School 40 .......St. John’s Academy 43 Mount Assumption Institute 42 .....St. Joseph’s Academy 28 .. Ticonderoga High School 28 585 Plattsburgh Opponents average per game 46.6 average per game 32.5 ♦Denotes games played away from home. Semi-Final Game Section 7 Class “A” Tournament Plattsburgh 2 Chateaugay High School 0—At Lyon Mountain (Forfeit) Final Game Section 7 Class “A” Tournament Plattsburgh 52 Port Henry 44—At Ticonderoga. March 20, 1948 Plattsburgh scored a total of 890 points during the season to erase the record of 836 points set by the 1946-47 Hornet quintet. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL UNDEFEATED N.O.L. JUNIOR CHAMPIONS Harold S. McCready. Captain—Howard E. Thompson, Coach copping setback three years. LETTERMEN Robert G. Baker Philip G. Bourdeau Leon L. Everleth James S. Frazier Gordon D. Garrow Norman E. Gervais Charles E. Keedle The 1947-48 Hornet Junior Varsity compiled the best record in jayvee history. 15 contests out of 16. One of the highlights of the current season was the handed the junior varsity of Burlington High which had not tasted defeat in Fred D. Lindley Harold S. McCready Richard T. Rigsbee Paul A. Sharron David B. Smith Alvin P. White P.H.S. 34, P.H.S. 55, P.H.S.—50, P.H.S.—45, P.H.S.—37, P.H.S.—36, P.H.S.—18, P.H.S.—40, 1947-1948 Season Lake Placid—24 Mineville—15 Chateaugay—17 Mineville—11 Lake Placid—33 Burlington—32 Burlington—38 St. Joseph’s—14 Record P.H.S.- 37, P.H.S. 50. P.H.S.—47. P.H.S.—45. P.H.S.- -56, P.H.S.—42. P.H.S. 40, P.H.S. 38. St. John’s- 26 Mt. Assumption—40 Chateaugay—30 Ticonderoga—8 St. John’s—30 Mt. Assumption—31 St. Joseph’s—15 Ticonderoga—22 TRACK SECTION SEVEN CHAMPIONS Howard E. Thompson, Coach Robert L. Everleth, Mgr. Co-Captains, James C. Bond and Harry A. Tyndall Harry E. Bassett John R. Bergman James C. Bond James A. Brown Craig W. Diebolt Francis S. Doyle Winfield R. Duken Robert L. Everleth Gorden D. Garrow LETTERMEN Thomas M. Giambruno Jr. Oril F. Graves Thomas A. Haley Abraham S. Lakshin Harold S. McCready James W. McNally Randall H. Mischler Matthew A. Nolan Harry A. Tyndall ♦Sectional 7 Individual Champions The 1947 Hornet track and field aggregation was probably the best balanced championship team in Orange and Black history. PHS climaxed an almost-perfect season by capturing the Section 7 Championships for the second consecutive year. The High School garnered 61 points in this meet. 44 points more than its nearest op- ponent. Bergman in the shot put and pole vault, Doyle in the broad jump, Mischler in the 100, McNally in the 220, and Tyndall in the hurdles, were the Orange and Black Sectional champions. 1947 TRACK RECORD P.H.S. 64—Burlington 40 P.H.S. 32—(First place in 9th North P.H.S. 61$—Lake Placid 27$, Mineville 27 Country Interscholastics) P.H.S. 18—-(Third place in Placid P.H.S. 61—(First place in Section 7 Invitation) Championships) P.H.S. 53—Albany Academy 51 1948 TRACK SCHEDULE April 24—Burlington at Plattsburgh May 29—10th North Country Interscholas- May 1—Plattsburgh vs. Oneonta tics at Plattsburgh (telegraphic meet) June 5—Section 7 Championships at May 8—Sextagonal Meet at Lake Placid Plattsburgh May 15—Lake Placid Invitation June 12 Section 7 vs. Section 2 at Glens May 19 Northw’d School at Plattsburgh Falls VARSITY BASEBALL 1917 North Country League Champion Second Place in Section 7 Class A Tournament Won 10 Lost 5 Plattsburgh High School’s 1947 Baseball team was remarkable in two re- spects; (1) the team opened the season with two no-hit, no-run games within 24 hours; (2) the Championship of the North Country came back to the Orange and Black “Hornets” for the fourth straight year. The following article was released by the Associated Press over its national news teletype network and appeared in many big city newspapers from coast to coast: “Two No-Hit, No-Run Games In Two Days For Plattsburgh 9” PLATTSBURGH, N. Y., May 4 (AP)—The Plattsburgh High School baseball team boasted a perfect record today after winning two no-hit, no-run games in as many days. Plattsburgh defeated Rouses Point High School, 6-0, in the season’s opener Friday and overpowered Dannemora High School, 15-0 yesterday. Mel Wilson and Chet Cleland were the no-hit pitchers. Our team finished the regular league schedule in a tie with M.A.I. Platts- burgh defeated the “Mount’’ 4-1 in the playoff game to bring the championship back to P.H.S. for the fourth year in a row. The Orange and Black nine had great hopes of winning the First Class A Sectional Tournament as a result of the team’s fine showing in league play. However, the Hornets went down to defeat in the finals against Port Henry at Westport by a 2-1 score. NORTH COUNTRY LEAGUE FINAL STANDING 1947 Team Plattsburgh M. A. I...... St. John’s .... Lyon Mountain Dannemora .. Rouses Point . Won Lost . . 9 2 . . 8 3 , . 7 3 . . 4 6 7 10 OUR “NO-HIT” PITCHERS Chet Cleland Mel Wilson THE TEAM Francis S. Doyle, 3b Gary E. Martineau, If C. Robert Parker, c Randall W. Mischler, ss Philip Mitchell, lb John N. Clarke, cf James E. O’Connell, 2b Ralph H. Stone, rf Chester W. Cleland. p Melvin D. Wilson, p Reserves Glen D. Clark Jr. Earl W. Wells Francis D. Vaughn Stephen A. Burleigh Philip Bordeau Manager Rodney A. Lavalley Coach Bud Miller THE SCHEDULE Plattsburgh 6, Rouses Point 0. Plattsburgh 15, Dannemora 0. Plattsburgh 13, M.A.I. 6. Plattsburgh 4, St. John’s 5. Plattsburgh 4, Burlington 5. Plattsburgh 5, Burlington 9. Plattsburgh 3, Lyon Mountain 0. Plattsburgh 1, M.A.I. 2. Plattsburgh 10, Albany Academy 5. Plattsburgh 19, Rouses Point 1. Plattsburgh 12, St. John’s 1. Plattsburgh 17, Lyon Mountain 0. Plattsburgh 9, Dannemora 0. League Championship Game Plattsburgh 4, M.A.I. 1. Sectional Championship Game Plattsburgh 1, Port Henry 2. C. Robert Parker, Catcher GYM LEADERS' CLUB President Donald L. Durocher Faculty Adviser—Howard E. Thompson MEMBERS John R. Bergman Charles 11. Carpenter John N Clarke Alan J. Cooper George A. Cote Roy I). Cross Donald L. Durocher John D. Earl Robert L. Everleth James S. Frazier Robert L. Gendron Thomas M. Giambruno Ernest K. Gushlaw Richard F. Kraus Fred 1). Bindley Jay C. Bayne Linden C. Bayne Harry F. Pecotte Tony N. Pope Carl A. Rabideau Richard T. Rigsbee Eugene E. Stone Howard S. Tedford Harry A. Tyndall Art A. Wells Earl W. Wells Janice Ashline GIRLS GYM LEADERS OFFICERS President Joanne Bassett Vice-President—Pat Francis Secretary—Shirley Stevens Treasurer—Janette Brown MEMBERS Katherine Lanktree Joanne Bassett Joyce Mischler Velma Blake Carol Nicholson Janette Brown Doris Ricketson Betty Caple Shirley Rock Connie Durkee Iona Sapel Dorothy Earl Margaret Scherer Pat Francis Shirley Stevens Carolyn Giles Viola St. Johns Gloria Glorioso Evelyn Wright Alberta Hobbs PURPOSE To stimulate interest in wholesome and diversified programs by games, sports, outings, and social activities. To provide activity opportunities for all Plattsburgh High School girls and to encourage leisure time recreation. GIRLS’ WINNING TEAMS Faculty Adviser—Miss Johnson HOCKEY Betty Cressey I’at Francis, Captain Phyllis Claude Jacqueline Harvey Pollvann Johnson I’at Myers Merian Messie Rosemary O’Brien Shirley Stevens Jane Weatherwax Evelyn Wright SOCCER Joanne Bassett, Captain .Janet Brown Mary Ellen Caple Theo Cassette Dot Earl Shirley Kleinberg Betty Larahee Lucille Logan Marie Soldato Viola St. Johns Norma Wilson Evelyn Wright SOFTBALL, Spring of 1947 Wanda Bellows Sylvia Budro Dot Earl, Captain Carolyn Giles Norma Jenkins Helen Kilfoyle Beverly Payne Shirley Rock Iona Sapel Shirley Schneider Millv Turnbull Evelyn Wright CHEERLEADERS Captain—Wanda King Faculty Adviser—Miss B. Johnson MEMBERS Joanne Bassett Mary Ellen Caple Theresa Champagne Jack Cornwall Hazel Crawshaw Gloria Glorioso Wanda King John MacGregor Iona Sapel Guy Stewart Phyllis Ward Norma Wilson Robert Wilson “SKI’ TEAM Captain—Holt Saxe Faculty Adviser and Coach—.Miss B. Johnson MEMBERS Ray Braun Charles Carpenter, Sub. John Clarke, Sub. Dick Kraus PURPOSE Is to develop a group of skiers who can ski rapidly in slalom, down- lull, and cross-country competition; and who at all times can ski in perfect control. Xeil LeJeune Holt Saxe Robert Scales YEARB()OK CONTKIBUT )KS This edition of The Barker” was made possible by the generous contributions of the following: Aiken, the Faker Aird-Don Company American Legion, Post No. 20. Ames Furniture Company Archambault-Potter, General Insurance Atlantic Pacific Tea Company Augustine’s Beauty Nook Austin’s Baker-Fairchild Lumber Co. Beemer’s Blixt Funeral Home L. C. Bolles, Inc. Alan H. Booth Dr. R. I. Boule Bourdeau’s Super Market Bragg Bros. Bridge Taxi Cadyville Liquor Store Campbell Aviation Service Candyland David Caplan Carey’s Market Cate’s I. G. A. Champlain Valley Oil Co. Chaskey Brothers, Plumbing Chasolen Sons Chellis Bros. Clare Carl’s Hot Dogs Clearview Dairy Clinton County Dairymen’s Ass’n., Inc. Clinton County G. L. F. Clinton Diner Clinton Press, Inc. Clinton Taxi Dr. K. M. Clough Coca Cola Jack Cogan’s Orchestra Connor’s Pharmacy Ernest J. Croteau Cumberland Motor Sales John Cummings Daley’s Pharmacy Davidson’s Service Station DeLong’s Grocery Store Dock Coal Co. Dodge Frazier, Jewelers Duke’s Restaurant Dura Cleaners L. A. Durocher Sons Dr. L. A. Earl Ecrement’s I. G. A. Cells Motor Sales Fayette’s I. G. A. W. W. Finney Sons M. H. Fishman Co. Fit-Rite Shop J. A. Fitzpatrick Fitzpatrick Sons Frederick’s Service Station G. G. Garage Geddes Print Shop General Ice Cream Corp. Henry Genet Carl Get man Giambruno Auto Service Glaude’s Beauty Shop Glenn’s Barber Shop Goff’s Market Goldman’s Store Goodrich Repair Shop Grand Union Co. Dr. K. H. Grant Dr. R. H. Graves F. H. Graves Sons, Inc. ‘C” Guay’s Trucking Guay’s Market Gushlaw’s Grocery Guy’s Ice Cream Hagar-Kuta Studios Haley’s Refrigeration Hazen’s Music Store T. L. Hendrix, Radio Shop Hermann’s Hezzy’s Soda Bar Dr. Roswell A. Hogue Horseshoe Restaurant Howard Time Sales Co. Hudson’s School of Music Imperial Dry Cleaners Jan’s Shoe Store Jennett’s I. G. A. Vincent S. Jerry Sons Dr. W. W. Johnson J. O. Julson Karmelkorn Shop Kassel’s Harry P. Kehoe Dr. J. C. Kelly H. B. Kimmey Knight Tavern V KARBOOK )NTR IBlITORS S. S. Kresge Co. Ladd’s Service Station Oscar LaJoy, Plumbing Larios Brothers Larkin’s Pharmacy Lippa Company Dr. J. T. Lipschultz Loan Service Corp. C. A. Lock row Logan’s Appliance Company Long’s Laundry Robert S. Long Oscar Lucia’s Grocery McCready’s Taxi Dr. E. S. McDowell McMartin’s Motors Dr. R. W. McMartin McMillan Oil Co. Armand Mancuso Markstone’s Shoe Store Marshall’s Martin Pettis Blue Coal Co. Mayo Music Shop Merit Shoe Store Merkel’s Meron’s Restaurant C. F. Milliette Mischler’s Barber Shop Mitchell’s I. G. A. Modern Appliance Co. Montgomery Ward Co. Morris’ I. G. A. Morrison Miller. Inc. Nash Recreation Nash Super-Service Station Nash West End Service Station National Army Stores Rene Neveu Son Northern N. Y. Grocery Co. Northern Oldsmobile Service O’Connell Goddeau O’Neil’s Funeral Home Ostrander’s Beauty Shop W. J. Owens Arnold Parrott Pavone Bros. Shoe Hospital Payson’s Jewelers Phil’s Soda Bar Phinney’s Dental Laboratory Plattsburg Broadcasting Co. Plattsburg Buick Co. Plattsburg Coal Co. Plattsburg Dairy Co. Plattsburg Electric Supply Plattsburg Fruit Co. Plattsburg Nat’l. Bank Trust Co. Plattsburg Press-Republican Pombrio’s Preferred Cleaners Post Garage Post Service Station Prenoveau’s Grocery Store Quinn Tire and Battery Service Ratigan Myers Raymond’s Florist Shop Dr. J. J. Reardon Robinson’s Lumber Co. Rock’s Beauty Shop Dr. I. Rowlson, Jr. T. J. Ryan, Inc. Dr. E. W. Sartwell Scheier’s Liquor Store Schurr’s Insurance Sharron’s Sharron Hart Insurance Shelton Service Mrs. Alice Sherman Shubert’s C. H. Signor Spear Bros., Inc. Spiegel’s Cleaners Steltzer’s Service Station Dr. H. Stevenson Stewart’s Garage Stollman’s Stoughton’s Jewelers Strand Theatre Sumbler Oil Co. George Taylor Patrick Tierney Toner’s Taxi Tousignant’s Electric Repair Harold Tucker Tyndall’s News Room Tyler Brown Walker’s Funeral Home Warren’s Grocery Store Wilcox Son Williamson’s Service Station Witherill Hotel Wright Morrissey, Inc. Wynn’s I. G. A. A Friend SENIOR CLASS POPULARITY CONTEST Best looking boy—D. BOLTON Best looking girl—W. KING Best boy dancer—R. HARRELL Best girl dancer—K. LANKTREE Best dressed boy—L. PAYNE Best dressed girl D. RICKETSON Most studious boy R. JENNET Most studious girl B. CLARK Biggest boy flirt—C. CARPENTER Biggest girl flirt S. RASHKIN Woman hater—H. PERLEE Man hater—J. PHIFER Most popular boy—J. CLARKE Most popular girl—R. BEGORE Most bashful boy—J. OSTEYEE Most bashful girl—B. MONTY Best boy athlete—E. WELLS Best girl athlete—J. BASSETT Boy with best personality—J. CLARKE Girl with best personality—R. BEGORE Best all around boy sport R. SPELMAN Best all around girl sport—J. BASSETT Most conceited boy R. HARRELL Most conceited girl W. KING Silliest boy R. BRAUN Silliest girl—P. GLAUDE Most original boy R. JENNETT Most original girl—B. CLARKE Best natured boy—J. CLARKE Best natured girl K. LOMBARD Most generous boy J. CLARKE Most generous girl M. SCHERER SADIE HAWKINS—1288 (SCOTTISH LAW) “It is Statut and ordaint that during the rein of hir maist blissit Mejeste, for ilk yeare known as lepe yeare, ilk mayden layde of bothe highe and lowe estait shall hae liberte to bespeke ye man she likes, albeit he refuses to taik hir to his lawful wyfe, he shall be mulcted in ye sum and pundis; except and awis gif he can make it appear that he is betrothit ane ither woman he then shall be free.” DOUBTFUL CASE Carpenter: Hey John are you using your bathing suit tonight? John C: I’m afraid so. Carpenter: Swell, then you won’t mind lending me your tux. Osteyee: See that big fellow out there playing fullback? our best man next year. J. Bell: Oh! This is so sudden. I think he’ll be THE SWISS CHALET, or AN Skiing high on Bear Mountain, High above the Swiss Chalet, In the wild Loon Lake country, Happy on that bright new day, Was our heroine. Miss Challis. Golden hair was blowing free. Mercury a rival saw; Ordered clouds to come up higher Stopping the slight morning thaw. But never faltered, our Miss Challis! Then, the storm broke, silent fury. Down the blinding blizzard came. Naught to do but return downhill With arms stiffened and back lame. Oh, our poor and dear Miss Challis! Shut up tightly and securely In that lonesome Sw'iss Chalet By that mlind and steaming fury Waiting for more pleasant day Was our cold but well Miss Challis. ODE TO MISS CHALLIS Missed her, that w'e did, in Trig, Prayed for a good fast return; Had our prayers answered next morning, Ending all our deep concern. To class she came, our own Miss Challis. Here’s how it had come about. Our new snow plow had got through, Moved away the five-foot snow drift Which across the road had blew. Home from Chalet came Miss Challis! R. Jennett CONVINCIN'— ??? To miss a kiss Is simply aw'ful! To kiss a miss Is awfully simple. A kiss is a germ I’ve heard it stated But kiss me kid I’m vaccinated. THE FATE OF MISS FOSS, or FOSS-FATE For four long years we’ve known her. We never held her dear. But none the less we liked her, And know she won’t stay here. Destiny will call her. To a noble life’s career. The city has need of her. The task is nothing mere. The city has need of her, Needs a sheriff, tough but just; And our campaign slogan Will be “It’s Foss-For-Us.” R. Jennett EXCERPTS FROM OUR FACULTY Miss Foss: You should write your compositions so any dope can understand them. Carpenter: What part don’t you understand. Miss Foss? Mr. Merritt: Why were you so late this morning? D. Earl: You see. sir, there are nine in our family. Mr. Merritt: Well? D. Earl: The alarm was only set for eight. THE HIDDEN MICROPHONE D. Duken: Did you know that I can imitate almost any known bird call? B. Clark: (very bored). Why don’t you try a homing pigeon? Mr. Benton: What is HN03 the formula for? Neil Le Jeune (stemmering): Ah-ah-ah I have it right here on the tip of my tongue. Mr. Benton: Well, you had better spit it out—that’s nitric acid. D. Dayton: You say that tuba gives you a weekly income? Do you play with a band? R. Rigsbec: No, my lather gives me $1.00 a week not to play it. Mr. Merritt: What do you have for grey hair? Clerk: The greatest respect. Braun: When it comes to eating, you have to hand it to Venus de Milo. Clerk: Why? Braun: How else would she eat it? June 30. 1948 RUMMAGE SALE John Clark (Auctioneer) “Come early” “No refunds will be made” Unlimited Intelligence, well balanced. contributed by Gerald Litzky One deep voice, not raspy. contributed by Tom Hendrix A five o’clock shadow, extra thick. contributed by Ralph Stone Some good excuses, all varieties contributed by Betty Larabee Some modern art, limited supply. contributed by Harry Tyndall Some bulging biceps, (the kind girls love, especially blondes) contributed by John Bergman Some ambition, good condition. contributed by Willard Stiles Some freckles, well-bleached contributed by Ray Braun Some blushes, extra colorful. contributed by Betty Monty One pair horn-rimmed glasses, latest style. contributed by James Lockhart A mustache, French style and well waxed. contributed by Clement Gerke Some life, extra active. contributed by John Osteyee Employer: But I don’t need any help. I couldn’t find enough work for you to keep busy, anyway. Willard Stiles: You’d be surprised how little it takes to keep me busy. Richard Hyatt: Yes. the bullet struck my head and went careening into space. Doris Ricketson: How terrible! Did they get it out? Mr. Cooper: The people who held land in the middle ages, the way I have just described, were called vassels. Suppose the husband died. What would his wife be called if she held the land? W King: Vaseline. Rashkin: Tom told me I was the eighth wonder of the world. Ricketson: What did you say? Rashkin: Told him not to let me catch him out with the other seven. THE MERITS OF MISS RIGGS, or RIGOKMKRT1S Ah, valiant, faithful, loyal Riggs, So full of jovial wit. All day in the main office, By master clock she sits: Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock. For many years she helped us. Our problems hard to hit. All day in the main office. By master clock she sits: Tick, Tock. Tick Tock. Ah, Riggs, the day has come when The world will take our bit. All day in the main office. By master clock you’ll sit: Tick. Tock, Tick, Tock. We never will forget, Miss Riggs, What friendly times they’ve been, And if P. H. S. you ever leave, Rigor Mortis will set in. Harrell: Th s typewriter’s no good. Tyndall: Why not? Harrell: I want to type look” and it has only one o.” J Rigs bee: There was a terrible murder at the hotel today. Spelman: Was there? Rigsbec: Yep, a paper hanger hung a border. Spelman: Must have been a put up job.” B. Monty: I hoard a mouse squeak. L. Payne: Well, do you want me to go oil it? Larrabee: What’s Phyllis mad at? Le Clare: I understand that she stepped on one of those scales with a loud speaker attachment and the thing called out, One at a time please.” P. Angelos: How do you manage to order from that menu. Do you read French ? G. Litzky: No, but I can read the prices. WELL-KNOWN SAYINGS It’s not that I want to abuse you Dear Children. If Joe Stalin can do it, so can I. Am I interrupting you, girls? Get it? Sit tor a while and let it seep in. Maybe I’m choosy but the Army isn’t. He’s my little Carp. All these movies nowadays are candy coated. 1. I’m scared . . . 2. Did it hurt? . . . 3. I’m dying! . . . 4. It’s just a little T. B. needle. Built for character not for fame. I’ve been skiing—not snowed in. Do you know how to start an old Ford on a winter morning? Go ahead, admit that our bowling team is better than yours. This business of subscriptions is going to be an awTul flop unless- You were elected the most handsome dog catcher. La lecon pour demain est . . . Oh! Go blow. Monsieur! Terrible! It’s just plain unadulterated shiftlessness. I. Marriott: I’m scared to take my report card home. All my marks are under w'ater. M. Lombard: What do you mean? I. Marriott: All below C level. Carpenter (at banquet): Will you pass the nuts. Mr. Benton? Mr. Benton: I suppose so, out I ought to flunk them. �