Academy High School - Academe Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Officers for the year were: Allan Mierke, President, Definitely for males only, the ever popular Rod and Gun Club is advised by sportsman, Guy Minadeo. Started four years ago and averaging about thirty-five members, this organization has done much to encourage better sportsmanship in the field. Members are taught to handle firearms safely, and carry on the work of the Senior Sportsman's League. They are taught all the little tricks of the hunter and fisherman. The boys go on field trips, learn about training dogs, and study various types of am- munition, guns, and equipment. They study every good hunter's wardrobe, and learn where to find the best game each season. To manage their affairs during the past year, the boys elected: lack Gintz, President: Dick Wynn, Vice President, and Milton Sont- heimer, Secretary-Treasurer. The program director was Ernie Kuhn. Row 1fE, Wilson, I. Phillips, O. Wilson, E. Kuhn. Row 2-l. Wheeler, N. Younger, I. Gintz, Mr. Minadeo. Row 3-B. Schumacher, E. Loesch, W. Graham, D. Metz, R. Wynne. often bring their own favorite records for study and evaluation. Mr. Peterson interprets the music, ex- plaining the various themes and moods, and the students learn to recognize these things in future listenings. One of the latest additions to the activities program is Mr. Peterson's Classical Recording Club. Organized during the first semester of 1941, the club proved a welcome addition to the many musical groups at Academy. The main objective of the group is to further appreciation and understanding of classical music. The music studied ranges from symphonic to semi- classical and light-operatic. They also study different instruments, learning at least to distinguish a bassoon from a bass viol. -The supply of school records is used, and members and Randolph Luther, Secretary-Treasurer. Row 1-V. Weiser, R. Schreckengost, M. Snell, l. Mingoy, T. Feligenzi, C. Miglori, L. Vitelli, M. McCooey. Row Z-P. Yaple, E. Musolf, S, Kociolow. ski, A. Borkowski, Mr. Peterson, M. Felix, R. Coleman, R, Maynard, M. Fitzgerald. Row 3fE. Straub, R. Luther, W. Miller, A. Mierke, .l. lervis- Sixteen

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Row 1fS. Davis, l. Kudak, A. Yushkiewicz, I. Woznioki, Miss Bauschard, M. Leighty, D. Steinhauer, A. Noziglia, M. Hyzy. Row 2-M. Ryan, E. McConnell, I. Szyohowski, H. Muroski, E. Weslowski, L. Valimont, L. Knuth, H. Markiewicz, R, Swencky, I. Hedderiok. Row 3fW. Leslie, M. Alberstadt, M. Kuridla, C. larzynlca, P. Graham, W, Lesnicki, E. Wirtz, D. Hollister, C. Karsznia, l. Olsywski. lIsher's Uluh The Ushers' Club organized in l939 with the late lames Darby Mannix as sponsor. ln September of l94l, Miss Bauschard was appointed faculty advisor, and the club continued its successful course. Chief purpose of the club is to teach members the proper etiquette of ushers, and to help at large school functions. They furnish the added comfort of a check room at all important affairs. Officers for the year were: Leroy Valimont, President: lean Heddrick, Vice President: Irene Wosnicki, Secretary, and Marjorie Ryan, Treasurer. Stage Drew The Stage Crew is one of the most important and least noticed of Academy's organizations. Always at hand to assist with assembly programs, concerts, and other auditorium affairs, the Stage Crew has charge of the public address system, spotlights, motion picture projectors, lights, and other mechanical equipment. The boys make and take care of the scenery used at different times during the year. The Stage Crew was organized more than ten years ago, when Mr. McNary appointed Mr. l. Bright supervisor of the stage. Since that time, under Mr. Bright's capable instruction, the stage work has all been done by different crews of boys. Several boys have gone on with this work after leaving school, handling scenery and equipment at different Erie theatres. Working with Mr. Bright this year were Donald Higgins, Manager, Donald Culver, Assistant Manager, and five regular members. Fifteen 3 15 if Row 1fD. Higgins, Mr. Bright, D. Culver. Row 2 R Schwindt E Steffey B. Kimmel, D. MacFiggan, D. Vogt.

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Row 1fD. Bertone, I. Flanagan, R, Geisake, T. Manross, F. Bonin, E, Kilburn, G. Powell. Row 275, Tanenbaum, L. Blackmond, M. McManus, D. Melzer, S. Little, G. Whalley, R. Whaling, M. R. Felix, H. Engesser, I... Swain, A, Forlin, R. Schmitt. Row 3-B. Weiss, M. Laniqan, R. Kuhn, I. Mattis, A. Conklin, A. McKinney, I. Clark, C. O'Shea, D. Locy, W. Wagner. Row 4-M. Tanenbaum, I. Rubin, W. Larsen, M. Foster, F. Craw- ford, W. Lawrence, W. Knoll, W. Sandstrom, D. Carlson, C. Fisher, A. Fisher. The Boosters' Club is one of Academy's most valuable training grounds for student citizenship. Under the direction of Miss Olsen, the club has helped to better school life in many ways. During fhelipssi year, the club organized the football jaunt to Warren, distributed Christmas baskets, helped preserve order in the cafeteria, and generally did its best to make improved conditions in and around the school. Officers for the year were: William Knoll, Presidentg Gordon Powell, Vice Presidentp Iames Teal, Secretary, Pat Crawford, Treasurer. I Row 1-WA. Crosby, M. Sansone, B. Shapiro, 1. Stanton, L. Davis, D. Gifford, I. McCullough, E. Maurer, I. Schilling, M, Arnone, G. Adiutori, Row 2fE. Wright, D. Brakeman, M. Seidel, E. Benson, S. Blackmond, Mr. Torrance, R. Moritz, I. Stafford, M. Machuga, A. Nuber, B. Kindle. Row 3- D. Donahue, R. Schwindt, S. Edelman, I. Malm, R. Brooks, R. Schlosser, H. Aronoff, H. Schersching, A. Coleman, H. Lamb. In 1938 the Cinema Club was organized for juniors and seniors who were interested in motion picture technique. Photography, stage design, acting, costum- ing, lighting and sound recording have been of especial interest. In 1939 the club, with the help of the school, purchased a movie Camera, telephoto lenses, titleing Seventeen device, and other equipment. Eight films of parties, athletics, and commencement have been made. This year eleven boys have qualified and received operator's licenses. The club has charge of all the school's audio-visual equipment. The officers for 1941-1942 were: President, Robert Brooks, Vice President, Iohn Malmg Secretary, Sydney Edelman, Treasurer, Norman Schlosser. Mr. Torrance is the sponsor.