Berne Knox Central Schools - Memoir Yearbook (Berne, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1969 volume:

In the past we have had a light which flickered, in the present we have a light which flames, and in the future there will be a light which shines over all the land and sea. — Winston Spencer Churchill Memoir Volume XXXII Taylor Publishing Co. Berne-Knox Central School Berne, New York This is our school ... where we spend our formative years, learning, adjusting, succeeding, failing, making friends, conceiving ideas, accumulating a wealth of facts and memories. Here, we set the patterns we will follow for the rest of our lives, ... where we pass time and time passes as we grow, develop, endure, exult, regret. However often we stumble, our school will stand, molding youth into maturity, in preparation for the tomorrows that lie ahead. Knowing less than all, still striving, wondering, we leave you this Memoir to help you recall 1969. To you, JPF, with thanks It is to a man tall in stature and genial in spiru that we dedicate this yearbook. His sunny personality radiates to all who know him. As a teacher, we consider him one of the finest. He has initiated many stimulating discussions in his classes. He has stirred us to think seriously about world affairs, the human mind, and the shape of things in general. He has often left us pondering. As a friend, we couldn’t have wished for a better one. He always listens to whatever is on our minds. He advises us whenever we need counsel. And he can always inspire laughter in the most down-hearted person. As a class advisor, he lacks nothing. He knows what is best for our class. He has always helped us out of difficult situations, sacrificing much of his spare time to help us organize our events. It is for these reasons that the class of 1969 dedicates the Memoir to Mr. Joseph P. Foley. 1 Education is cooperative achievement The school-community concept of education is vital to life. In order to have a unified school-community, participation of each of the related parts is a necessary requirement. Interaction of the school, its students and teachers, the Board of Education, and the parents insures the educational process, an essential arrangement by which children obtain preparation for adult life. Interested parents who are willing to devote time to school projects and interests produce students who carry this attitude into their daily school life and permeate their environment with a spirit of cooperation. This kind of spirit can inspire teachers to work above and beyond their call of duty. The day when the teacher who taught school did so because he was devoted to children is not gone. The day exists still when parental interest in the child and his school surroundings is evidenced by thoughtful participation and genuine concern with the school’s responsibilities. When this cooperation of all concerned is forthcoming, the school and the community will then function as a unified whole. The role of the high school pupil then becomes crystal clear. He is considered a representative of the community in which he lives. The knowledge he receives serves as a background of enrichment, and as he matures, is disseminated among his contemporaries to Drovide another link in the never-ending chain of learning. Administrative duties closely linked The functions of the Board of Education and of the Student Council are closely related. The Board represents the school district while the Council represents the student body. Both groups try to formulate policy which satisfies the wishes of the total community. The Administration incorporates their ideas into a workable program which reflects the changing needs of the school in providing a better education for the youth of the community. This year the Student Council did much to promote school spirit and cooperation between the classes. It organized a pep rally for the soccer season, awarded a pep jug to the class showing greatest enthusiasm for the basketball team, and undertook the distribution of the school handbook. It again sponsored Berne-Knox’s annual foreign-exchange-student program as its contribution to better international understanding and appreciation, an exchange in which both guest and host find benefit. Students attend Student Council meeting conducted by President John Conklin and Secretary Kathy Vincent (below). BOARD OF EDUCATION (1. to r.): Mr. John Favreau; Mr. Leo O’Brien, Vice President; Mr. Ralph Miller, President; Mr. Robert Smith; Mr. Thurman Bishop. MR. WILLSEY SHERWIN: MRS. BETTY HAVERLY: Business Manager Treasurer MR. MALCOLM HEWITT: Supervising Principal MR. HENRY BREZINSKI: High School Principal MR. HOWARD ZIMMER: Assistant Principal MR. RONALD CONNERS: Elementary Principal 7 Counselor aids Honor Society Both Mr. Rossuck as high school guidance counselor and Mr. Nealon as junior high counselor are kept busy by students who have schedule problems or by those who seek advice about their futures in high school or college. Any student interested in a particular vocation may learn more about it at the guidance office. Mr. Rossuck is also advisor of the National Honor Society. This organization admits students who have displayed the qualities of service, leadership, character, and scholarship. The N.H.S. members take annual trips which help them decide on their future plans or on furthering their education. Their trips have included visits to college campuses and museums. MR. RICHARD ROSSUCK: High School Guidance MR. LAWRENCE NEALON: Junior High Guidance Barbara Kudlack listens to and repeats Spanish lessons in language labs. Foreign guests aid languages Knowing a foreign language has become increasingly important in today’s world. Its importance has been particularly stressed in our school. Last year, a language lab was installed in room 218. Students listen to tapes enabling them to learn Spanish or French more completely and to speak them more fluently. Latin rounds out the language curriculum. Students become especially aware of the importance of languages when we host foreign exchange students. This year our guests were Maria Cristina Calle from Argentina and Luis Rodriguez from Chile. Cristina comments, “1 have many pleasant memories of my school months at Berne-Knox: the social activities, field trips, basketball games and watching the cheerleaders, along with the help and understanding of all my teachers.” Luis adds, 1 want to give you a lot of thanks for having accepted me as your classmate. Cristina and Luis sit in on Spanish 2. MRS. MARY G1SONDI: French MRS. PENNY CERESIA: Spanish, Latin World understanding augmented The purpose of Social Studies and Key Club is to further human relations through understanding. The Social Studies department gives the past and present a sense of continuity. It relates the student to the important developments, decisions, and happenings that helped shape our present world. The Key Club, guided by the local Kiwanis, serves the school and community alike in the best manner possible. In the Key Club’s drive for better things they collect money for both the American Cancer Society and project HOPE. They accept many community responsibilities such as painting the Berne wail, sponsoring social events, and entering one of the better floats in the Memorial Day Parade. MR. GEORGE KIMBALL: Social Studies At right, J. Conklin, R. Wideman, D. Warner, J. Swint, R. Mummenthy, K. Lendrum, D. Lucas, T. Deitz, A. Willsey, A. Clickman, and W. Barber discuss a Key Club issue. 10 MR. JOSEPH FOLEY: Social Studies MR. PHILIP DE GONZAGUE: Social Studies, English TEACHER’S AIDES: Mrs. Dorothy Willsey, left; Mrs. Emma Stevens, below; Mrs. Audrey Burnett, bottom left; Mrs. Marie McManama, bottom center; Mrs. Margaret Shultes, bottom right. Key Club Sec. R. Anderson, Pres. G. Bunzey, Treas. B. Stevens, and V-Pres. W. Jacobs discuss next community project, center left. H Math, science work togethdf j Mathematics and science are often linked together because of their close relationship. Therefore, in education, one course supple- V ments the other for, in order to enter certain) professional fields, a strong background of both math and science is required. Mr. Foster, who is a member of the science department, is also a co-advisor of the Yorkers Club with Mrs. Johnson, who teaches work-study. This club is chiefly concerned with the history of New York State and is involved in several related projects. Their main project this year was a flea market which was held in the spring. MR. JOSEPH SLACK: Mathematics, Science MRS. TAMARA McCAMMON: Science MR. ERNEST ECKER: Mathematics Yorkers meet to plan flea market. Ts MR. JOHN FOSTER: Science MRS. EURETHA STAPLETON: Mathematics 13 LIBRARY CLUB (above left and below left and right): Club members apply the nrincinles of library science. 14 MRS. LAURENA MEYER; English MRS. NANCY HAYDEN; English Diane Gifford aids librarians by stamping students' passes. Library aids English study Because it is our native tongue, more emphasis is placed upon English than any other subject. In English classes, students are taught how to interpret what they read, to express themselves clearly, and to make proper use of grammar, vocabulary, and spelling in all situations. Literature is stressed throughout the years, because through books we see all the aspects of English used effectively. In February, some of the English classes traveled to New York City to see literature in action by attending a performance of ‘The Misanthrope.” The library is the place where one can observe the full extent of the power of English. It is a world of books, kept in order by the librarian, her aides, and the library club. The librarian decides which materials to order, makes reference files, kepps order at all times, helped by the aides. The club members stamp books, take care of fines, and perform a number of other tasks involved in smooth operation of the library. MRS. MYRA BRODNEY: English Memoir reflects life at B-K The purpose of this yearbook is to capture the year 1969 through pictures and words. Through these elements, it aptly presents the current image of Beme-Knox. Yet the Memoir staff not only strives to appeal to the present, but to arrange it so that it will recapture fond memories clearly years later. This year, the main goal of the yearbook was to show how the different courses and organizations are interwoven; to show how the structure of the school system is unified. Another goal is to show the students and faculty in action--in the process of learning and developing. The staff is grateful to all the people who freely gave their services and time to help make the yearbook a success. Sally Hannay and Allan Clickman collaborate on a layout (above). 1 Advisors Mrs. Tigner and Mr. Howland check a layout. 2 Richard Cooper confirms his crop lines. 3 Peter Loden refers to last year’s yearbook to complete a layout. 4 Literary Editor Pat Cedrini ponders over a write-up while Bernadette Settle examines a photograph. 16 1 Editor Ruth Hannay and Photographer Sandra Schanz sort new photographs. 2 Bill Jacobs keeps business records in order. 3 Ruth Hannay and Charles Tedeschi plan how to lay out a page. 4 Typists Carole Barber, Rita White, and Sherry Remley type write-ups to be put in layouts. 5 Sharon Lendrum, Susan Hart, Donna Miller, Rita White, and Bernadette Settle work to complete pages for the second deadline. 17 MRS. JOYCE BURMANN: Business Ed. MRS. SANDRA WARNER; Secretary MRS. HELEN WIDE MAN: Secretary 18 MRS. INGER JENNER; Business Ed. MR. PERRY KANE: Business Ed. Secretaries: MRS. JULIA WAGONER (below left), MRS. ANNE CONNELLY (below right), MRS. LILLIAN CRAWFORD (bottom) MRS. ELIZABETH CRAW: High School Nurse MRS. MARGARET MOREY: Elementary Nurse Students prepare for future Business education is important in today’s world. Business transactions are being conducted everywhere, and our school is no exception. We have fine secretaries who have been well-trained in their field. They play a significant part in keeping our school functioning. The dental hygienist conducts annual check-ups to make certain that the students’ teeth are in proper condition. F.N.A. provides a basic background in nursing, and arranges trips to hospitals where students may observe the practical aspect of the profession. Our school nurses perform their jobs well, taking care of any injuries quickly and competently, or takLng the necessary action for more severe cases. MRS. BARBARA CALLAHAN: Dental Hygienist Future Nurses meet in nurse’s office. Practical skills are of great value Home economics and driver education are courses which combine practicality with wide popular appeal. Home economics gives girls the opportunity to learn how to make the most of their natural flair for domestic responsibilities. Cooking, sewing, personal hygiene and child care are just a few of the things they study. Driver education teaches students the intricacies of driving. They learn the rules of the road, how to handle a car properly, and how to drive in a safe, sane way. The value of this course is inestimable because it gives the students a more responsible attitude toward driving. The proof of the value of skill in these areas can be found right in our own school. School bus drivers meet rigid requirements. Our cooks and janitors perform services which we could not do without. This is a major reason why Berne-Knox functions so smoothly. 1 Mrs. Ethel Rapp; 2 Mrs. Esther Hotaling; 3 Mrs. Eva Lord; 4 Mrs. Betty Guilzon; 5 Mrs. Minnie Dearstyne; 6 Mrs. Frances Mattice; 7 Mrs. Martha Maurache; 8 Mrs. Lena Sholtes; 9 Mrs. Evelyn Hochstrasser; 10 Mrs. Helen Proper. 20 Above: MRS. ELLEN YARMCHUK - Homemaking; MR. DANIEL McNAMARA - Driver Education. Custodial Staff: 1 Mr. Darwin Cater; 2 Mrs. Agatha Porter; 3 Mr. Raymond Wright; 4 Mr. Joseph Weaver; 5 Mr. Walter Snyder; 6 Mr. Harry Newcomb; 7 Mr. Millard Furman; 8 Mr. Raymond Shultes Below: Bus Drivers (left to right): Mr. Danny Michaels; Mr. Peter Bassler; Mr. Keith Harvey; Mr. James Snyder; Mr. Curt Unverhau; Mr. Francis Gibbs; Mr. Willard Schanz. 21 Kindergarten (1. to r.): MISS REMEDIOS LOTHO, MRS. MARTHA PRICE, MRS. ETHEL MANGANO. V.WW UJC m hum tune r MISS SUSAN COLBATH: Grade 2 MRS. BEATRICE BRENNEMAN: Grade 2 Grade 1 (1. to r.):. MR. JEROME ENGLEBARDT, MRS RUTH SISSON. MRS. MARGARET FLICK. ’STUVW A 22 MRS. FRIEDA SADDLEMIRE: Kindergarten Grade teachers mold young minds The years spent in kindergarten through sixth grade are students’ formative years, when their minds and personalities take shape. The job of molding these young people's minds is entrusted to their teachers. Elementary teachers have many qualities - patience, understanding, love of children, and insight. These are necessary for teaching students the fundamentals of education. They are also forming the minds of future students and citizens of tomorrow’s world. MRS. MARY SHULTES: Grade 2 MRS. VIOLA HORL: Grade 2 Westerlo 0. to r.): MRS. GLADYS CORNELL, 2: MRS. FRANCES STOCKIN. K.; MRS. DIANE HENN1NGSON, 1. MRS. MARIE HUNTINGTON: Grade 5 MRS. HELEN LOUNSBURY; Grade 4 MRS. JANETTE NEDZYNSKI; Grade 4 MRS. DEBORAH HALLENBECK: Grade 5 MR. WAYNE HOAGLAND: Grade 5 24 Future teachers debate fund-raising plans (above). MISS DIANNE KNOX, Grade 3 (below); MRS. IRENEVINCENT, Grade 3 (center right); MRS. LYNNE FRANCEY, Grade 4 (bottom left); MRS. GAIL GOLDEN, Grade 4 (bottom right). F.T.A. enjoys an active year The purpose of F.T.A. is to give prospective teachers a more thorough understanding of a teacher’s function. It offers a preview of what will be expected of them and suggests ways of helping to make their teaching careers successful and rewarding. Their activities center around meetings of the Capital Area F.T.A. and the regional conference at Binghamton. At the C.A.F.T.A. meetings the students listen to lectures given by new teachers and discuss their own schools and teachers with area students. At the regional conference, the group meets foreign exchange students visiting other schools and discusses their opinions of our country and the differences between schools. In order to finance these trips the F.T.A. sold refreshments at soccer and basketball games. - 26 MISS ANNE WHITTIER; Ungraded Class (above). Grade 6 (right, top to bottom): MRS. LAURA KANE, MRS. EVELYN GAGE. MRS. VIRGINIA QUAY, MRS. JOAN MORGAN. MRS. HELEN CORNTHWAITE: Remedial Reading (below). MR. DAVID FORTUNA: Elementary Phys. Ed. (bottom). MRS. ANN LAPINSKI: English, Social Studies They deserve our admiration Junior high teachers are versatile and well-informed, as they are sometimes required to teach as many as four different subjects. While being expected to answer any questions directed to them, they must at the same time guide their students toward a successful start in high school. Teachers who supervise work study groups, remedial reading, and ungraded study must be unusually dedicated, patient, and understanding. While they sometimes meet with disappointment, more often they find their work highly rewarding. 27 Band plays at many activities The band fulfills at least two important purposes, offering students the opportunity to put their musical training to good use and providing music whenever desired for the school. Under Mr. Vincent Smith’s direction, band members march and play in parades, in Alta-mont and Scotia as well as Berne and Knox, with stirring music. Majorettes add spirit, and precision marching and twirling. Pep rallies and occasional assemblies display the band’s repertoire of selections ranging through classical and popular tunes, as do the music festivals both local and county-wide, where the music is enjoyed by larger audiences. Most traditional of all is the band’s assistance at both the baccalaureate and commencement programs at the end of the year. Band adds bright sound at pep rally CXir marching band waits to swing into the Knox parade. Majorettes enjoy marching with the band. 28 Correct rests are as important as correct notes (above). Mr. Smith conducts a slow passage (below left). March time blurs conductor's hands (below right). Woodwinds play an important part in concert band. Music theory class (Bruce Filkins) observes proper violin techniques. 29 Originality is choir’s key word Under the supervision of a new choir director, Mrs. Weiss, the junior and senior high school choirs have provided us with some delightful and highly original entertainment. They are not only pleasing to hear; they use imagination in presenting their programs as pictured on these two pages. The junior high choir is known as Les Girls” for the choir consists entirely of girls. This group is set apart from the senior choir because of the different type of music they sing. There are only two harmonizing sections, but they produce a beautifully melodic sound. Choir members listen attentively to instructions. Les Girls with their director, Mrs. Lois Weiss. MRS. DIANNE ARMSTRONG: Elementary Music Chorus completes its portion of the Christmas concert. 30 $ 1 . •' f « f t ■f t. i ft t '± • V’ v v y 4' a -f -. t y % w 4 i • ; « • _ a •_ j i 1 f . 1 • ' f V Mrs. Weiss directs the senior high choir (above). Choir sets a solemn mood by carrying candles (below left). Mrs. Weiss conducts a choir rehearsal while Joan Z.uk accompanies (below right). Arts and crafts develop manual skills Art. Mechanical Drawing, and Industrial Arts are closely interwoven. In these courses, students are able to develop their manual skills and creative ability. Students are taught both the practical and the aesthetic sides of art. They learn crafts such as weaving, leather-work, and woodcutting besides the techniques of painting and sketching. Mechanical Drawing involves the study of spatial relationships, precise drafting, three-dimensional representation, and design. This knowledge prepares students to work effectively in many fields: engineering, art, architecture, and drafting. In Industrial Arts, students use their manual skills to work on useful and original projects in wood and metal. The skills learned and developed in Industrial Arts provide a basic background for many trades and professions. Adelaide Ronca puts final touches on an art project. MR. ROBERT JOHNSON: Elementary Art MRS. DORIS RICHARDSON: High School Art MRS. JAYNE T1GNER: Mechanical Drawing MR. ROBERT WEAVER: Industrial Arts Students apply Mechanical Drawing skills. Mechanical Drawing students complete a project. Stage crew works behind scenes The stage and make-up crews provide the physical aids so necessary to the realism of our stage productions. Under the direction of Mr. Weaver, the stage crew designs, constructs, and looks after the stage scenery. They even round up props and special accessories. During the Junior One-Act Play Contest and the senior play, they operate the sound and light systems and all special effects. The make-up crew assists the actors and actresses in applying their make-up. Both groups have the opportunity of working with professional artists who visit our school for assemblies. STAGE CREW (above left to right): D. Saddlemire, V. Broadhurst, C. Moak, D. Kendzierski, Mr. Weaver (advisor), S. Fortuin, C. Pritchard, R. Kieper, L. Wolford, R. Mickle. Just one in a long line of rehearsals (below left). Richard Porter uses the fine art of applying make-up (below). A mix-up creates a problem in Bobby Sox” (top right). The freshmen present a winning play (right). A serious discussion in Married at Sunrise” (bottom right). Rita White chosen Best Supporting Actress (far right). 34 Play contest generates class spirit What goes into the presentation of the One-Act Play Contest? Hours of hard work and rehearsals, enthusiasm, fun and laughter, frustration, memorizing of lines, costuming, make-up, a case of nerves, and great hopes of winning. The excitement is always at fever-pitch on the evening when the Juniors present their annual One-Act Play Contest. Last spring each class presented a comedy, which made the judging of the plays easier. Although each play was well-acted and highly entertaining, one play was considered best. It was Pinch Me, presented by the Freshmen. The local Kiwanis Club awarded trophies to Joseph Kiefer, Best Actor; Lisa Mann, Best Actress; Wade Chrysler, Best Supporting Actor; Rita White, Best Supporting Actress. Track tests strength and speed The track team came up to everyone’s expectations this year by providing us with several outstanding winners in the Schoharie County Meet at Middleburgh. Carlton Schiller placed second in the two mile run, Jim Swint placed third in the mile run, and Richard Porter placed second in the 12-lb. shot put event. The track team has the ability to do even better next season, and we are all sure they will. John Remmers vaults a hurdle at the county meet. A . — •v - w ir i? Roger Quay (left) takes a running leap over the low hurdles. George C. ’S Sn tjer (center) runs the mile in the county meet at Middleburgh. Bill J .Jacobs (right) competes in the half mile run at Middleburgh. A PS T-T' £ f U. V A ?v Ken Lendrum puts his all into a race in the county meet. Ik. S P Baseballs is soaring . . . ... If the large number of spectators is any indication. The baseball team, under the guidance of Coach DeLucia and Captains John Conklin and Andrew Saddlemire, played extremely well at away-games, but seemed to be jinxed at home. Next year our team is expected to do better because almost all of last year's players will be remaining on the team. This will give them the advantage of having the experience of working together. Players warm up before a game (top). Players on bench (second) watch game anxiously. Team members (third) wait for a chance to play. Dennis Saddlemire gives some unofficial coaching (bottom left). Steve Lock-wood makes it a good one (below). 37 Cross-country measures endurance An important factor in cross-country is not only speed but endurance, for long-range distances are involved. Several members of the team proved they excelled in both when they won medals at three main events. Jim Swint won a medal at the Cobleskill Invitational; Joe Picard! and Carlton Schiller won medals at the Schoharie County Meet; and their captain, Bill Jacobs, won medals not only at these two events, but also at the Milne Invitational. Jim Swint nearly at finish line (near right). Dennis Saddlemire out in front (center). Dennis Miller on his way (far right). Standing; Coach Wilson, K. Lendrum, C. Schiller, G. Snyder, B. Larson. Kneeling: D. Miller, J. Picardi, R. Cooper, J. Swint, W. Jacobs. Joe Picardi his lead. maintains VARSITY. Standing: R. Anderson, D. Lucas, G. Snyder, R. Wide-man. W. Barber, T. Dietz, S. Brezinski, S. Moak, M. Michienzi, P. Loden. Kneeling: L. Parker, M. Miller, J. Conklin, L. Dancause, S. Furman, T. Conklin. R. Mummenthey, G. Bunzey, T. Kundel. JR. VARSITY. Standing: M. Dietz, F. Oettinger, B. Jones, D. Gaige, R. Anderson, J. Nevins, C. Conklin, R. Rendo, Coach Fortuna. Kneeling: M. Dibble, S. Fortuin, M. Stevens, K. Bunzey, G. Schanz, D. Warner, P. Relyea, K. Shultes. r Soccer team spurred on large crowds This year’s soccer season was the first one ever to be opened by a pep rally. The whole school was enthusiastic about this, and the team spirit was tremendous. It made no difference if the weather was fair or foul - a large crowd always turned out to cheer the team on to victory. The players’ skill matched their supporters’ enthusiasm. Every game was exciting and a fight to the finish. Their fine efforts earned them second place in the league. An exciting game in progress (above). Coach Ecker with Managers Saddlemire, Bishop, and May (below left). SOCCER SCORES Beine-Knox Opponent 0 Sharon Springs 3 2 Middleburgh 2 0 Greenville 3 1 Cobles kill 1 2 Duanesburg 1 2 Middleburgh 2 4 Sharon Springs 2 1 Greenville 2 2 Cobleskill 4 3 Duanesburg 0 39 Cheerleaders add spirit to games Berne cheerleaders are well known for their limitless supply of energy and enthusiasm. Whatever the score, the girls yell, jump, and cheer for the team. Their spirit is infectious. The crowd gets caught up in their excitement and joins the cheering for the basketball team. The girls participated in pep rallies which opened the soccer, cross-country, and basketball seasons. They also cheered at the School-boy Classic” at La Salette seminary. This was a competition among the finest high school basketball players in New York City, New York State, Connecticut, and Massachusetts J. V. squad practices a cheer in the gym. Mrs. Julie Foley coaches the cheerleading squad. Go, fight, win, tonight! J. V. and Varsity cheerleaders join forces for a cheer. Chant begun to get the ball going our way (above). Varsity cheerleaders maintain the crowd’s spirit during a close game (below left). Girls cheer during a time-out (below right). Jump begins fourth quarter of Bulldogs - Devils clash. B-K scores again in the game with Cobleskill. XL Joe Kiefer moves the ball down the court (below). The J. V. bench buzzes with excitement (bottom). - - Basketball has exciting year The basketball season is always one of great excitement. It is our school’s most popular sport, so the gym is always packed to capacity. The spectators are never disappointed. This year the varsity players showed fine teamwork and used new tehniques. Because of this, they kept most of the scores close. In addition to league games, they played in the Galway Tournament, where we received third place. Mark Michienzi received the Most Valuable Player” award for the Berne team. The junior varsity team shows a great deal of promise. The boys had some difficulties at the beginning of the season because of inexperience; but they improved greatly, and nearly defeated some of the toughest teams in the league. J. V. players attempt to regain the ball. B-K team anticipates two more points. Roger Quay, Carlton Schiller, and Richard Mummenthey record statistics. Bill Jacobs (left at desk below) is J.V. scorekeeper. 43 44 VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Beme-Knox Opponent 54 Schoharie 63 45 Richmondville 61 49 Greenville 62 53 Sharon Springs 54 44 Heatley 46 46 Duanesburg 34 51 luanesburg 42 55 Cobleskill 62 51 Middleburgh 74 44 Schoharie 62 58 Richmondville 77 45 Greenville 49 57 Cairo 48 54 Sharon Springs 64 53 Duanesburg 43 •Galway Tournament 17 jsA o qc Coach Shaul gives the varsity players last minute instructions at the Heatley game. STATISTICIANS: Peter Loden (below, seated at desk); Bruce Mike Michienzi and Tom Deitz struggle for Filkins, time keeper (bottom). possession of the ball. G.A.A. has active year fhe G.A.A. has had a busy year competing in league games, attending playdays and clinics, and practicing to improve their athletic skills. This year the girls attended a field hockey clinic at Lansingburgh High School to learn useful technique. The result of this was their tying for second place in the field hockey playday, in competition with six other schools. They placed third in the volleyball playday. B-K beat Schoharie in soccer and volleyball, and Voorheesville in soccer and hockey. Each year they go to Cobleskill College to play volleyball. This year they won second place. The girls, and their advisor, Mrs. Foley, set up fund-raising activities such as their sweatshirt sale and a basketball tournament. G.A.A. activities (pictured on these pages) are planned to aid in physical and mental growth while providing recreation. 46 Junior High provides broader vistas Junior High is a transition from elementary school. Students must not only become accustomed to new teachers, new courses, and changes of classes, but they must also orient themselves to a different school building. Junior High students have their own guidance counselor this year, to help them adjust to these changes and prepare them for their final step at B-K—high school. They are given a chance to contribute to school activities through the many organizations which they may join. The Eighth Grade sponsors a dance. This gives them an idea of the planning and other responsibilities which must go into every event they will sponsor throughout high school. GRADE 7. Row 1: J. Bowles, R. Mattison, J. Chesnut, L. Brazil. Row 2: S. Pritchrad, D. Miller, J. Lee, V. Haverly. Row 3: D. Flick, T. Willsey, J. Jacobs, R. Sherman. Row 4: J. Bushnell, K. Thompson, W. Shultes, N. Percy, T. Shelly. Row 5: G. Furman, R. Gifford, D. Quay, P. Remmers, K. Vincent. 48 GRADE 7. Row 1: R. Patschureck, L. Putzig, D. McManama, A. Rapoli, C. Fortuin, J. Favreau. Row 2: L. Wagoner, P. Shafer, D. Lendrum, C. Lendrum. D. Barber. Row 3: M. Shelly. R. Wukits, D. Filkins, K. Giebitz. GRADE 7. Row 1: C. Miller, W. Chase. R. Trossbach, R. Willsie, A. Clark. Row 2: S. Willsey, B. Siempel, K. Shultes, J. Chauvot. D. Robinson. Row 3: D. Mickle. H. Moore. J. Plastow, L. King. Row 4: M. Williams, W. Hofe-lich, B. Lee, K. Kropp. 49 GRADE 8. ROW 1: S. Gaige, L Remley, R. McCann, K. Vreeland. Row 2: D. Gifford, D. Mitchell, D. Schanz, E. Welsch. Row 3: T. Healey, D. Mitchell, S. Smith, D. Swezey. Row 4: G. Boone, D. Mooney, D. Tallman, C. Agnew. Row 5: L, Mangano.M. Bent, D. Ciancio, D. Blodgett. Row 6: . Bishop, D. Blodgett, D. Cone. 50 i GRADE 7. Row 1: B. Carl, L. Chase, T. Dancause, R. Liddle, P. Trossbach. Row 2: C. Orsini, R. Ryan, V, Ryan, C. Salsburg, D. Settle. Row 3: L. Tallman, R. Miller. H. Unverhau, H. Williman. GRADE 8. Row 1: J. Frank, J. Matuch, G. Willsie, J. Thomas, L. Jamnbach, L Mackey, J. Davis, J. Bradley, M. Snyder. Row 2: J. Bosset, K. Jones, K. Oettinger, W. Kendall, C. Rapp, K. Vincent, S. Relyea, E. Garry, M. Salsburg, C. Schwartz. Row 3: K. Broadhurst, J. Porter, A. Suto, J. King, N. Fortuin, R. Edwards. M. Herzog, P. Rapoli. GRADE 8. Row Is T. Santo, R. Lee, R, Kenney, G. DiCamillo, G. Benson. Row 2: G. Swint, C. Sullivan, C. Heuther, D. Dooley, P. Purcell. Row 3: W. Rapp, K. Lee, D. Michaels, J. Bushnell. Row 4: B. Whipple, P. LaBarr, K. Coons. 52 Dismissal time. « GRADE 8. Row 1: D. Melissi, B. Nevins, C. Adams. D. Schaible, T. Swint, G. Ballinger. C. Young. Row 2s C. Herzog, C. McDermott. C. Hayes. H. Barnes. D. Barber. A. Saddlemire. J. Landauer, R. Kieper. Row 3: M. Puzulis. C. Sisson, W. Packer, R. Butler, T. Salzer, K. May. WORK STUDY. Row Is R. Quay, J. Johnson, R. Rue. D. Gray, P. Harris. Row 2: G. Cooper. E. Quavillon. W. Young, P. Wolford. Row 3s R. Coons, H. Porter, K. LaBarr, M. Presti. 53 Freshmen face new situations Mark Bradley Gerald Bullinger Michael Bushnell Richard Carl Roger Chrysler Freshmen faced new problems, new decisions and new experiences in their first year of high school. They encountered each new situation with determination and eagerness, and relished the success of their efforts. This year, the freshmen presented a dance which everyone enjoyed. They also held a magazine sale to help provide money to p y for their trips. Many freshmwiplayedan apxlve part in extracurricular activiHes such aj band, choir, Yorkers, andLspotts Richard Deborah Bailey Georgiana Bernard Shirley Bivens Karen Blodgett Garry Hempstead rejoices over the prospect of leaving study hall. Edward Como Charles Conklin Brian Crawford Patricia Dancause Mlnard Dibble Michael Deitz Barbara Dietz Lee Dunnells Michael Ecker Donald Fisher 54 Bruce Flagler Debra Flagler Stephen Fortuin Paul Frank Dennis Gaige Brian Gibbs Deborah Gifford Michael Golden Bruce Grabowski Dayle Gray David Haverly Melanie Hayden Ronald Healt Garry Hempstead Kathy Herzog Patricia Hopper Richard Hopper Edward Jackson Linda Jackson Bruce Jacobs Mitchell Jansen Bruce Jones Charles Jones Marie Jones 55 Barry Joslin Diane Kendzierski Joseph Kiefer Joanne Know Iron Barbara Kudlack Lois LaGrange Brian Larsen Nancy Lendrum Richard Liddle Kenneth Mackey William Mauice Alan McChesney Charles McDermott Tina Michienzi Bruce Miller Ellen Mitchell George Moore David Porter Carl Pritchard Winona Quay Marlene Rapp Peter Relyea Daniel Robinson Janice Rockwell Jutta Sahm Lois LaGrange's schedule includes a weekly flute lesson. A studious Freshman concentrates on his work. Glenn Schermerhorn works industriously at his Mechanical Drawing. Catherine Schaible Glenn Schermerhorn William Scheuer Reed Settle Deborah Sherman Cathy Shultes Elizabeth Shultes Marlene Snyder Peter Snyder Ronald Sterling Raymond Stevens Robert Stranahan Cynthia Tallman Susanne Torok Lynn Warner Linda White Guy Williamson Roger Williman David Willsey James Wolford 57 Sophomores prove great in athletics Sophomores have many talents, but their skill in sports stands out. With the exception of four seniors and a junior, the whole varsity basketball team was composed of sophomores, and many of the J.V. basketball players were sophomores, including the co-captains. Sophomores played soccer and baseball, and the girls were active in G.A.A. The J.V. cheerleading squad was composed entirely of sophomores. Besides athletics, they presented a very successful dance and proved a talent for dramatics when they won last year’s One-Act Play Contest. Sally Hannay trying to prove something. Gail Albright Dwight Bailey William Barber Monique Bernard Delma Black Katherine Boomhower Sheila Bowles Shaun Bradley Patricia Britton Valerie Broadhurst Isaac Conklin Thomas Conklin Jill Coulter Diane Craig Dawn Daskalakis Clarence Davis Donald Dexter Deborah DiCamillo Theresa Doran Linda Dudley 58 Susan Farkas Connie Filkins Thomas Filkins John Frank Stephen Furman Jeanette Gaige Susan Giebitz Diane Gifford wInL, a js n 3 L Roy Grabowski Edward Hampton Sarah Hannay Constance Hart Ronald Haverly 4 JU a A A. Clifford Hayes rifi ty tJirQ Deborah Herzog j Clifford Horl ■ kJL _ 1 ■'JJ- 59 Susan Jacobs Holly Jansen Beverly Kelsch Susan Kendall Frederick Keppler Richard Kieper Thomas Kundel Dawn Mackey Robert Mangano Noreen McManama Linda Melisi Michael Michienzi Sophomores converge on English Class. 60 hard Parker irter imothy Purcell Karen Putzig Marilyn Quay Roger Quay Richard Rendo Adelaide Ronca Patricia Ryan Doreen Saddlemire Deborah Salsburg Gordon Schanz Larry Schermerhorn Barbara Scheur Kathy Schoonmaker Sandra Sherman Cynthia Shultes Teresa Slingerland Lona Stahl Catherine Stempel Cynthia Stranahan James Swint Margaret Swint Thomas T allman Scon Vreeland Dennis Warner Deborah Whipple Robert Wideman Gerald Willsey Lawrence Wolford Marilyn Zuk 61 Juniors efforts are focused on school events Juniors are involved in more school activities than any other class. They sponsored two of the most important events of the year: the Prom and the One-Act Play Contest. These two events kept them busy for a good part of the year. The rest of their time was occupied in planning the Junior Dance and taking an active part in the various clubs and organizations. In anticipation of their future careers, some of them took the College Entrance Examination. Linda, Lynette, and Diana express themselves creatively. Robert Anderson Virginia Bader Beverly Briggs Frank Carl Wade Chrysler Allan Clickman Preston Craig David Crosby Barbara Dancause Thomas Deitz Judy Dexter Ronald Duell 62 Leonard Furman Margaret Furman Donald Gray Joanne Hallenbeck David Healt Merna Hochstrasser Philip Ives Roy Jones Eva Kelsch Elizabeth Ketchum Joann Kiefer August Landauer Kenneth Lendrum Lynette Lockwood Peter Loden Donald Lucas Lisa Mann Susan Mare Christine May Joanne Miller Roy Jones corrects drafting error. Juniors wait for cheerleader's signal. 63 Karl Mulson Richard Mummenthey Darlene Munroe Kathleen Packer Jo-Ann Page Joseph Picardi Joseph Purcell Gary Rendo Shirley Salsburg Robin Salisbury Patricia Santo Carlton Schiller Sharon Schnarrs Cheryl Schoonmaker William Scrafford Rich Mummenthey devotes his energies to his class. 64 Juniors emote in Bobby Sox. Thomas Settle Marc Shultes George Snyder Faye Stahl Virginia Stempel Bradford Stevens Ruth Stevens Susan Suto Mary Tallman Albert Tedeschi Diana Thomas James Trossbach Donna Tubbs Kathleen Tubbs Kathleen Vincent Linda Walk Charles Williman Alan Willsey Ruth Zimmer Joan Zuk 65 Seniors display individuality As they reach the climax of their high school careers, the seniors have much to look back on as well as to anticipate. During their years at Berne-Knox they have undergone a metamorphosis, experienced many changes in their aptitudes as well as in their attitudes. As the class of 1969 leaves the secure environment of the high school and ventures into the world community their learning process does not end. Many seniors are continuing their studies in institutes of higher education. Those who go directly into a vocation will learn much from personal experience. Just as each senior looks forward to a different future, each is an individual with a unique personality. These photographs attempt to capture that elusive quality to preserve it through the years. JC«N REMMERS JOIN BASSLER THERESA SCHAIBLE 66 68 JUDITH SWART DONNA MILLER CAROLE BARBER Seniors contribute through interest in activities CAROLE BARBER Yearbook 4; Newspaper 1,2; Dramatics 1; FNA 1,2; Band 1,2; Choir 1, 2,3; GAA 1; Music Festival 1,2. MARY BOONE GLENN BUNZEY Class V.-Pres. 1,3, Treas. 2; Honor Society 3, Treas. 4; Prom Court 3; Band 1,2,3; Stage Band 3; Choir4; Soccer 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2 ; Baseball 3,4; Key Club 2, V.-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Music Festival 2,3; Little Red Schoolhouse 4. JOHN CONKLIN Class Treas. 1, Pres. 3,4; Prom Court 3; Cross Country 1; Soccer2,3, Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,4, Co-Capt. 3; Key Club 2,4, Sec. 3; Student Council 3, Pres. 4. ELIZABETH CROSBY GAA 2,3,4. BRUCE FILKINS Class Sec. 2; Dramatics 1,2,3; Prom King 3; Stat. 4. HARRISON ACKROYD JOHN BASSLER STEPHEN BREZINSKI Class V.-Pres. 4; Student Council 4; Prom Court 3; Soccer 3, Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Key Club 3; Band 1,2. PATRICIA CEDRJNI Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Council 2; Yearbook 4; Dramatics 2,3; Choir 1, 2; GAA 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Yorkers 1; Music Festival 1; Little Red Schoolhouse Capt. 4. RICHARD COOPER Cross Country 2,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Key Club 4; Yearbook 4. GAIL DUNNELLS SYLVIA FISHER FNA 3. Pres. 4; Choir 2,4; GAA 1; Red Cross 1.2; Lib. Club 1. 76 RUTH HANNAY Honor Society 2,3, Pres. 4; Yearbook 3. Editor 4; Dramatics 2: FT A 1,2; Band 1,2,3; Choir 3; GAA 1.2,4; Music Festival 2. MARGARET HAVERLY Dramatics 2; FTA 1; FNA 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading Manager 4. WILLIAM JACOBS Yearbook 4; Dramatics 2; Cross Country 1,2,3, Capt. 4; Basketball 2,3; Track 1,2,3.4; Key Club 2,3, V.-Pres. 4; Little Red Schoolhouse 4. NOREEN KELSCH Dramatics 1; Prom Court 3; GAA 1, 2,3, Sec. 4; Cheerleading 1,3, Capt. 4; Majorettes 2. ROBERT LA GRANGE Band 1,2; Soccer 3. STEPHEN LOCKWOOD Prom Court 3; Band 1; Soccer 3.4; Basketball 1; Baseball 3,4. DENNIS MILLER SUSAN HART Honor Society 2, Sec. 3. V.-Pres. 4; Yearbook 4; Dramatics 1.2,3; Prom Court 3; FTA 1; Choir 1,2,3; GAA 1,2,3, Treas. 4; Yorkers 2; Lib. Club 2; Little Red Schoolhouse 4. KAREN JOSUN FNA 4, V.-Pres. 3; Choir 2,3,4; GAA 1. SUSANN KINNAIRD Class Sec. 1,3,4, Pres. 2; GAA 1,2. 3, Pres. 4; Cheerleading 1,3, Co-Capt. 2,4; Music Festival 3; FNA 2; Choir 1; Prom Court 3; FTA 2; Student Council 3, V.-Pres. 4; Newspaper 2. SHARON LENDRUM Yearbook 4; Dramatics 1; Prom Queen 3; Choir 1,2; GAA 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading 2; Yorkers 1; Lib. Club 1. MARK MICHIENZI Student Council 4; Soccer 3,4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Track 3.4; Baseball 4. DONNA MILLER Newspaper 1.2; Dramatics 2; Prom Court 3; Band 1. Sec. 2,3, Pres. 4; Stage Band 1,2; Choir Accomp. 3; GAA 1,2,4, Sec. 3; Cheerleading 1,4, Manager 3; Music Festival 1,2,3,4. JENNIFER JACKSON GAA 1,2,3,4. « 77 STEPHEN MOAK Choir 4; Soccer 4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 4. GAA 1,2,4. VICKI NEW LINDA PANTING COLLEEN PURCELL FTA 2; Choir 3,4; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; Dramatics 2,3; GAA 2. LESTER RAYMER FFA 1,2; Soccer 2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3; Baseball 2. JOIN REMMERS Track 3; Key Club 3.4. THERESA SCHAIBLE GAA 3,4. DANIEL NEVINS RUTH PADDOCK RICHARD PORTER Dramatics 1.3; Track 1,2,3,4; baseball 2. SHARON RAPP Dramatics 3; FTA 2; GAA 1,2. SHERRY REMLEY Yearbook 4; Dramatics 2; FTA 1; Band 1,2; GAA 1. JEAN ROCKER GAA 4. SANDRA SCHANZ Class Treas. 4; Honor Society 3,4; Yearbook 4; FTA 1,2, V.-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Band 1,2,3,4; GAA 1.2; Music Festival 1,2,3,4. 78 BERNADETTE SETTLE Class Treas. 3; Student Council 2; Yearbook 3,4; Dramatics 2; Choir 1,2, 3; Cheerleading Manager 2; Music Festival 2. JUDITH SWART FNA 1,2,3, V.-Pres. 4; GAA1.2.3.4; Yorkers 2. CHARLES TEDESCHI Yearbook 4; FTA 3,4; Band 1.2.3.4; Stage Band 2; Music Festival 2,3,4, THOMAS TUBBS Cross Country 1,2; Track 2,3; Stage Crew 1,2,3, Manager 4; Industrial Arts 2, Pres. 3. RITA WHITE Yearbook 4; Dramatics 2,3; FNA Pres. 3; GAA 1. WARREN WILLSEY Soccer Stat, 2; Track 2, PETER YARMCHUK Yearbook 4; Band 1,2; Key Club 4. LYDIA SHEDINA FNA 1,2,3,4; Choir 1.3,4, PAULETTE SWINT GAA 1,2,3,4; Choir 4. SALLY TUBBS Choir 1.2; GAA 1,2,3,4. RICHARD VON HAUGG Dramatics is a popular activity among seniors. 79 Seniors excel through teamwork The class of 1969 worked together this year with spirit and enthusiasm. Their efforts rewarded them with many honors. The seniors made a fine display with their noisemaking and abundant school spirit at the pep rally for the basketball season. They yelled louder than any other grade and received the pep jug. Four seniors received the scholastic honor of being chosen as members of the Little Red Schoolhouse team. They were Pat Cedrini (captain). Bill Jacobs, Glenn Bunzey, and Sue Hart. They competed with a team from Greenville in this battle of brains, and tied them. Greenville won the second match, although B-K put up a hard and determined fight. Ijttle Red ScMlhouSe 80 Prom enchants everyone The atmosphere was at once both electric and relaxed. The surroundings were elegant, with soft lights and enchanting music. Light conversation and ripples of laughter flowed throughout the room. A memorable evening was born. The Shadow Box was the scene of the Junior Prom this year. The class of’69 worked hard to make it an enjoyable evening, and they succeeded. The theme of the prom was Love Is Blue” and, like the song it was named for, it will not be forgotten for a long time. The moment everyone looked forward to— the Coronation--was especially exciting for Queen Sharon Lendrum and King Bruce Filkins and their court. The royal couple were attended by Susan Hart and Glenn Bunzey, Donna Miller and Stephen Brezinski, Noreen Kelsch and Stephen Lockwood, Susann Kinnaird and John Conklin. HE 4-5011 Albany, N. Y. Albany's Oldest and Largest Formal Wear Specialist This is our community . ... where our families live and work. The stores and shops and industries are ours. We are proud of them and glad to carry their ads, which make us aware of the products and services available to us. We are grateful for the financial support of advertising which makes possible magazines, newspapers, and even this yearbook. We Build Key club in action serving the community Dormansville, New York Phone: PY 7-5131 Bush Lumber Co. Middleburgh, New York Everything for the home Free Free Delivery Quality Estimates Products and Service Middleburgh Coble skill 827-5245 234-7211 84 Best Wishes to the Class of 1969 from the Parrott House Motor Inn Schoharie, New York Greenville-Norton Hill Lumber Company All Kinds of Building Material Norton Hill, N. Y. Telephone YO 6-5333 Congratulations to the Class of 1969 Heldeberg Bluestone and Marble, Inc. East Berne, New York HELDEBERG FOSSIL ROCK A Local Product From a Local Concern 85 East Berne Auto Compliments of JOSEPH FARKAS JR. Plumbing and Heating Contractor Repair Day and Night Towing Westerlo, N.Y. 797-3301 Compliments of Tires and Accessories The House on the Hill Route 43 Phone: East Berne, N.Y. 872-0560 Greenville, New York Compliments of WhitforcTs General Store Maple Inn Helen T. Bell, Proprietress Westerlo, N. Y. Your Hosts: YEOMANS GARAGE GLENN GRAY General Repairs PETER SHERWIN Gas - Accessories - Oil Norton Hill, N. Y. East Berne, New York YO 6-8307 Better Groceries rffppT at Sisson's Garage Altamont Supermarket Auto Repair Electric Welding Meats - Vegetables West Berne, N. Y. Groceries Phone: 872-0197 Altamont, N. Y. Compliments of gYour MUTUAL Friend Franklin L. Shultes BRADEN'S STORE Main Street JfcJ Berne. New York Knox, New York Phone: 872-0731 Compliments of V Representing DAVID HORSEMAN, BS UTICA MUTUAL Optometrist INSURANCE COMPANY Middleburgh, New York Utica, New York Donald K. Mabee General Insurance South Westerlo, N. Y. Greenville 966-8530 New Scotland Pharmacy PATRICIA AND Compliments of Zeb's Tavern Route 85 East Berne, New York THOMAS LONGTIN Proprietors 1968 New Scotland Road Slingerlands, New York Stonewell Shopping Center Phone 439-6551 MRS. GLADYS KEATING Greenville, N. Y. 12083 Compliments of Gallagher's Ski Sport Shop to the Class of 1969 BRIAN P. GALLAGHER Delmar, N. Y. Bartholomew s Commission Sale Sale Every Tuesday 2 P. M. RICHARD BARTHOLOMEW Dealer in Dairy CoWs Also Specializes in Dairy Sales Middleburg, N. Y. Phone 827-5421 Heldeberg Laundromat “Ill- ELLEN and BILL GARRISON Knox, New York Carmen's Beauty Shop Altamont, N. Y. Phone 861-8963 Compliments of Rest Seekers Inn East Berne, New York Compliments of STEVENS GAS STATION Knox, New York Heldeberg Agency Inc. LEO W. O'BRIEN ROBERT J. GIEBITZ East Berne, N. Y. Phone 872-1100 Representing HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP Hartford, Conn. Hartford As Alert to Your Insurance Needs as THE HARTFORD STAG Is to Danger Compliments of Foxenkill Lodge Delmar Lumber Co. 340 Delaware Ave. Delmar, N. Y. 439-9968 88 Best Wishes to the Class of 1969 from Cater's Auction Service Altamont, N. Y. Gallupville, N. Y. Tel. W. Berne 872-0507 or 872-1453 At 4, (j l lj ETE' AUCTION COVERAGE Crosier Motors vs East Berne, N. Y. Phone 872-1567 Congratulations to the Class of 1969 PORTER E. BIDLEMAN Fredendall Funeral Home, 89 Mix's Greenhouse CHARLES MIX Schoharie, N. Y. Altamont Paint Wallpaper Store Glass Brushes Glazing Window Shades Town Country Lanes Western Ave. Guilderland, N. Y. Compliments of Marcy 4 Nursing Home East Berne, New York Compliments of Glass Bar Schoharie, N, Y. Compliments of WESTERLO BARBER SHOP Frank Oravsky, Prop. State- Wide MODERNIZATION CORP. Aluminum Siding Specialist and Aluminum Windows 104 Quail Street, Albany, N. Y. Telephone: IV 9-0991 C. M. GROVER'S STATIONERY Est. 1932 10 Delaware Plaza Delmar, N. Y. Tel. 439-4475 Compliments of CHARLES BOGARDUS South Westerlo, N. Y. 12163 YO 6-8562 ED SCRIBNER Philco Dealer Schoharie, N. Y. Compliments of Cherry Ave. Esso MIDDLEBURGH SALES SERVICE cars - trucks - farm machinery welding and alignment Route 30, Middleburgh. N. Y. O. WAYMAN Phone 827-4144 Delmar, New York BOB MILLER, Prop. Compliments of Von s Department Store Greenville, N. Y. 966-8336 Compliments of Verstandig s Florists 454 Delaware Ave. Farone's Shell Service Auto Repairs North Main Schoharie, N. Y. 295-7289 DEWITT S. and FRED W. CARL Route 85, New Salem, N. Y. Post Office: Voorheesville, N. Y. 12186 Compliments of Duke's Dairy Bar Restaurant Home Made Ice Cream East Berne, N. Y. Duke Is Back! Zenith T. V. and Radio Service CLINTON TOWNSEND West Berne, N. Y. Phone 872-1621 Bryant's Super Route 32 Halfway Between Greenville and South Westerlo fVestlawn Lanes 1975 Western Avenue Guilderland, N. Y. IV 9-0045 Compliments of Altamont Manor State Road 156 Altamont, New York Compliments of Blue Churn Country Store South Westerlo, N. Y. Learn to Study in High School Says: Card and Varietee Skohari John B. Skinner Chevrolet Congratulations to the Senior Class from . . . . . . the smallest Chevy Dealer in the world . . . I think! JOHN B. SKINNER Middleburgh, N. Y. Phone: 872-5113 92 Berne-Knox Students Visit Hannay Plant These are a few of the photographs made during a tour of the Hannay plant for 6th Grade students of the Berne-Knox School. We are happy to assist in practical application of education programs through such tours of our facilities. All of the people at Hannay extend sincere congratulations to the Berne-Knox Class of 1969 CLIFFORD B. HANNAY A SON, INC. Pine Park Compliments of Bob’s Service Station Mobile Home Boa-Ski Snowmobiles Greenville, N. Y. Court Compliments of Helderberg Trail Otto Muggenburg Berne, N. Y. 872-0437 Westerlo, N. Y. Lange’s Pharmacy Clarksville, N. Y. Prescriptions - Gifts Compliments of The Altamont Enterprise Altamont, N. Y. NORTHRUP'S GARAGE Mobil Service Station East Berne, N. Y. 0 Hanlon s Pine Grove Warners Lake, N. Y. Hi-Praise Food Products Freshly Prepared and Processed Foods Westerlo, N. Y. PY 7-5536 TUSANG- BARHYDT INC. Electrical Distributors 1434 Western Ave. Albany, New York Telephone IV 9-5576 Del RIVER IMPLEMENT CO. Farm Machinery Parts and Service Middleburg, N. Y. Tel. VA 7-5147, VA 7-5148 Bethlehem Court Elsmere, N. Y. Compliments of Compliments of HERMAN BRITTON'S GARAGE Westerlo, N. Y. Shell Inn Compliments of HOWARD SKINNER Tack - Shop Westerlo, New York Berne, N. Y. Compliments of Weaver's Compliments of Bowling Alley Altamont, N. Y. Consumer's LESTER W. THORNTON Oil fSSBSS Gulf Service Gallupville, N. Y. Ravena, New York Helderberg Lodge Catering to PARTIES WEDDINGS BANQUETS Finest of Foods and Legal Beverages Compliments of Altamont Department Store Ship'n Shore and Buster Brown, New Salem, N. Y. Altamont, N. Y. Compliments of Colonial Manor Greenville, N. Y. Patronize Your Local Dealer Long's Farm Dairy East Berne, N. Y. Phone 872-1381 He Supports Your School and Community. The Clothes Horse at TOLLGATE INC. 1569 New Scotland Road Slingerlands, N. Y. Mobil f M jir tf -til fP W Your Mobilheat Man v- r y Stevens Fuel Oil, Gasoline, Kerosene Oil Knox, New York Let's Be Warm Friends Best Wishes to the Class of '69 A. J. Cunningham Funeral Homes Greenville, New York LELAND A. CUNNINGHAM CURTIS A. CUNNINpHAM Compliments of Town of Berne REPUBLICAN CLUB Inc. 96 Best of Lack from Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Bishop Howard L. Gage Inc. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DEALER Farmall Tractors and Motor Trucks Sales and Service Scout-Cub Cadet ALtamont, N. Y. UN 1-8521 Helens Star Supermarket GROCERIES APPLIANCES SERVICE 97 Phone 872-1568 Congratulations to the Graduates Frank Hart and Son Berne, New York Fuel Oil - Kerosene sales and service Vince Anna's Restaurant Appliances Main Bros. Oil Co. pizzeria 318 Delaware Ave. Delmar, N. Y. Phone: 439-9951 98 South Westerlo, New York Phone YOrktown 6-8892 Compliments of The Board of Education Berne-Knox Central Schools Berne, New York Class Rings Graduation Announcements Name Cards and Accessories Caps and Gowns Taylor-made Yearbooks BALFOUR-TAYLOR Schenectady Office Represented by Bob Gray - Don Nash - Jim Gerding Dick Sims - Bob Macfadden P.O. Box 2509 Schenectady, N.Y. 12309 Helderberg Chapter National Honor Society Glenn Bunzey Patricia Cedrini Ruth Hannay Susan Hart Sandra Schanz ’69 ’70 Elizabeth Ketcham Lynette Lockwood Shirley Salsburg William Scrafford Diana Thomas Linda Walk 100 HOME OF TESTED USED CARS Armory Garage 926 Central Ave. Cor. of Colvin Albany 5, N. Y. ART MATURO Phone IV 2-3381 Margaurita Ceramic Studio GREENWARE MAYCO GLAZES FLO-PAQUE STAIN JACQUELYN'S STAIN BRUSHES Open Tuesday Thru Saturday 1-5 Only Knox, New York Phone: 872-0182 Congratulations to the Graduates from the Memoir Staff 101 Best Wishes to the Class of 1969 Compliments of CLYDE L. BALL Insurance Berne, New York AnthonyYarmchuk Insurance for Every Need PHILIP K. WILLSIE Excavating Contractor Trucking and Backhoe Telephone 872-1518 Congratulations to the Class of 1969 THE 6 D'S Warner's Lake, N. Y. Telephone 872-9909 Ceramics by (Mb Compliments of MARGERY W. SMITH East Berne, New York Telephone 872-0175 MARION AND BOB COOPER Westerlo New York T elephone: 797-3116 Rentier's Retreat Campsite Inga Barth Westerlo New York T elephone: 872-0112 872-0313 Altamont New York Best Wishes From JAMES L. TIGNER Clockmaker Rensselaerville, N. Y. Compliments of A.B. Dick Co. In Memory of Ronald Jerome Gaige Haverly of the Class of 1971. The Yearbook Staff 858 Western Avenue Albany, New York Telephone 438-6681 Help oj Patrons Is Invaluable The Ace Amiga Otravez Mx. and Mrs. Ken Atkins Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Bader, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Bader Mn. Marie Bailee Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Barber William M. Barber Mr. and Mrs. Maver Becker Debbie Blodgett Bob and Connie Kathy Bradley Miss Florence Braman Mrs. Beatrice Brenneman Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brezinski Mrs. Henry Briggs Mrs. Myra Brodney Mrs. Ethel Bunzey Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bunzey Mrs. Joyce Burmann Carmody's Inn Mr. Darwin Cater Mrs. Penny Ceresia Miss Sue Colbath Allan Clickman Warren Conn Mr. and Mrs. James Connelly Mrs. Donald Conway Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cooper Richard Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coulter Mn. Elizabeth Craw Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Crawford, Jr. Glen Cyphers Mr. and Mrs. Deforest Deitz, Jr. Dennis and Shawn Mr. and Mrs. George Dennison Dutcher's Ice Cream Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ecker Fordham Leslie Eldrich Mr. and Mrs. John Favreau Mr. and Mrs. Earl Filkins The Fisher Family Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Foley Mr. and Mrs. John D. Foster Mrs. Evelyn Gage Garry and Carole Mrs. Mary Gisondi Gochee's Garage Mr. and Mrs. Philip De Gonzague Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Gray Joanne Hallenbeck Mr. and Mrs. George Hannay Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Haverly Connie Han Mr. and Mrs. Milton Han Susan Han Mr. and Mrs. Garry A. Healt Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hewitt Miss Ernestine Hiltsley Hoofy Mr. and Mrs. Emil Horl Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Howland Mr. and Mrs. Clemett Hulick Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jacobs William K. Jacobs Mrs. Ingerjenner Jerry and Sandy Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Joslin, Karen and Andy Mrs. Laura Kane Mr. Perry Kane John Kearney Mr. and Mrs. Paul Keppler Betty Ketcham Keyser's and Mahar Grocery Store Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Kinnaird Mary Kinnaird Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lapinski Mr. Fredrick Lendrum Gus Von Linden, Hardware Mr. and Mrs. Charles Loden Mrs. Frances Mattice Mrs. Martha Maurache Mr. McNamara Rev. and Mrs. Cornelius Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Miller Mrs. Margaret Miller Milt and Clyde Irving Finster Minderbinder Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mooney Mrs. Joan Morgan Mr. Joseph Namath Mr. Lawrence Nealon Mr. Stanley New Jo-Anne Page Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Page Leonard Parker Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pickett Mr. and Kirs. Peter Polukort Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Porter Mrs. Phyllis Purcell Elwin Quavillion Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Quay Miss Patricia Regan Mr. and Mrs. Frank Remley, Linda, and Co. John Remitters Candace Reynolds Mrs. Doris Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Risen Mr. Richard Rossuck Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Schanz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Schanz, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Everett B. Schoonmaker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Everett B. Schoonmaker, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Schoonmaker Sharon and Virginia Sherry and Susie Mr. Willsey S. Sherwin Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shultes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shultes Mrs. Ruth Sisson Mr. Vincent Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell L. Snyder Mr. Walter Snyder Pam Stalker Mrs. Albert Stevens Mrs. Emma Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tedeschi Mr. and Mrs. William Tencher Mr. and Mrs. James Tigner Janice R. Unverhau Mr. and Mn. Jess Van Buren Mr. Alan Wagner Mn. Homer Warner Mr. Joseph Weaver Mr. Robert Weaver Mn. Carol Weber Mr. and Mn. Bernard White Miss Edith White Mr. and Mn. Clyde Willsey Mr. and Mn. Warren Willsey Mr. Harold A. Wilson Mr. and Mn. Raymond H. Wright Mr. and Mn. Anthony Yarmchuk Mr. Howard Zimmer Joan Zuk Marilyn Zuk Zyzzogeton 103 Future demands skill Members of another class have reached that significant milestone and are graduating from high school. Graduation is indicative of work and accomplishment. The graduates have had the opportunity to practice reasoning and to develop character. They have practiced the art of living in an educational environment. The experiences and skills developed will serve as a firm foundation. But in a sense, this is the beginning of learning. The graduates must remember that they have practiced problem-solving in a particular environment. What is most important is not what the solutions have been, but what techniques were used to solve , the problems. Future problems will be faced in a different time and under different circumstances; and the solutions of the past will not be adequate. We must learn from the past, but we should not live by the ‘‘dead hand” of the past. Beme-Knox will miss this class for many reasons. Its members have contributed much to the welfare and spirit of the school. I sincerely hope that with all their work they have enjoyed themselves. My congratulations and best wishes are extended to all. Bill Barber (treasurer) and Mr. Brezinski (advisor) listen attentively at Student Council meeting. Seniors await signal to begin processional (above). Friends congratulate seniors in reception line (below). l i' d ' ■ In the past we have had a light which flickered, m the present we have a light which flames, and in the future there will be a light which shines over all the land and sea. — Winston Spencer Churchill ■ 1h9|