Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1940 volume:

Best Wishes To The Class of 1940 From Beeman’s Ice Cream Bar “Your Favorite Refreshments at Your Favorite Price” Magazines Tobacco Newspapers Soda Fountain Nickelodian Dancing All Latest Records Compliments of DIEMOLDING CORPORATION MOLDERS OF PLASTIC MATERIALS Canastota, N. Y. HEARTY GOOD WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1940 CANASTOTA BEE-JOURNAL all the home-town news every week” To Each Member of The Class of 1940 We Extend Best Wishes For Your Future Success HINMAN MILKING MACHINE CO. ONEIDA, N. Y. W e most sincerely congratulate BROCKWAY our many friends in the 1940 grad- SCHOOL BUSES uating class. It is our desire to have Safety— Dependability —Economy you continue making our store Our 28th Year your meeting place as the years roll on. Brock way Motor Company, Inc. Parkell Factory and General Office Cortland, N. Y. Congratulations — Graduates Success To The Class of 1940 From A. Aquino Son Shoes and Hosiery Moore, Haskell Barott, Inc. 113 Peterboro St. Canastota N. V. INSURANCE A. E. DEW SONS, INC. Farr Bros. Same Location For 60 Years “Materials of Quality” Plan Service — Building Material HARDWARE STOVES PLUMBING HEATING Phone 2611 Canastota, N. V. PAINT GLASS SHEET METAL ROOFING Compliments of HARVEY BROS. GARAGE Supplies Service Storage Compliments of Gold Tone Studios Portrait Photographer Dial 4551 Cor. S Peterboro James Stas. 715 Loew Bldg-. Syracuse, N. Y. Local Representative John Dinneen 212 Spencer St. Phone 2181 Quality Ire Cream Rich Sodas Fresh Salted Nuts CHAPMAN’S CONFECTIONERY (Die C Hmutfacturmg Carjr The place where quality is supreme Manufacturers of Delicious Sandwiches Overstuffed Suites Chairs Tasty Lunches Whitman Mary Lincoln 218 Roberts St. Canastota, N. Y. Chocolates FORSTER Service Station Compliments of — CLARK’S Wholesale and Retail Gasoline SERVICE Fuel Oil Kerosene STATION Just North of the Village iU'Mcatimt 3Jn iFonb itfemorg (Eo iilrs. |Jatrirk 3F. iWilntoe lUr, (Elir (One 6 of 1940— jDebirate (Ehis lear Hook. As the voyager turns with a love-longing gaze To the hills that are fleeting array...” So, we turn, as our boats we untie at thch, sore, And gently push out in the hay. While we take with us mem’ries of teachers, so fine, There'll be one who stands out strong and true..... If our ships brave the storms and come safely to Poet, To her” patience and help 'twill be due. —M. ASII Staff Editor-in-Chief.......BARBARA IMHOFE Assistant Editor........THOMAS KOLAR Business Manager........NILDA GUIDONI Photographic Editor . MARY MORECROFT Publicity ...............LORNA WEIMER Typing. Dedication..............MARGARET ASH CATHERINE ALBANESE •' ] ANGELINE IPPOLITO Circulation....................NORMAN SUTTON Humor..........................GRACE PENNA Art..................SHIRLEY HAYDEN LITERARY BOARD Frank Morano Robert Wilde Homer Ball Stephen Cimino William Stearns Frederick Maxwell Doris Durfee Helen Mengucci Audrey Near Raymond Thieverge Ruth Chandler Mary Malvaso George Cox Mary Tibbits Phyllis Woolsey Shirley Rubin Concepta Zumbo Teresa Garafalo Joan Smith Ann Boughton CONTENTS Dedication ................................................. 6 Editorial Staff..............................................7 Class of 1940 Picture........................................8 Foreword ................................................. 9 Board of Education ......................................... 9 The Faculty.................................................10 Class History...............................................11 Junior Class History........................................12 Sophomore Class History ....................................12 Freshman Class History .....................................12 Alumni Notes ...............................................13 An Average Day in Canastota High School....................14 Class Officers and Honors..................................15 Individual Class Pictures and Records ..................16-19 Autographs .................................................20 Class Prophecy ..........................................21-22 Popularity Contest .........................................22 Class Will .................................................23 Press Club .................................................24 Baseball ...................................................24 Future Farmers of America .................................25 K. E. Society..............................................26 Canastota Monogram Club.....................................27 National Thespians .........................................28 Glee Club ..................................................29 Football ...................................................30 Basketball ............................................... 31 C. H. S. Band..............................................32 Boxing .....................................................33 Girls Basketball...........................................34 Girls Hockey...............................................34 Wrestling...................................................35 Track ..................................................... 35 Humor ......................................................36 1940 THE TOOT 1940 Foreword We, the graduating class of 1940, take great pleasure and pride in presenting this— our year book. Into its making has gone much work, but work which has been willingly and cheerfully done. Much credit is due Miss Mackey, whose patience and guidance have greatly helped us with this publication. The purpose of our annual is to present a picture of the year’s activities in sports, studies and organizations. Since it rightly be- longs to the seniors, we are entitled to first place within its covers. However, we have en- deavored to give others a part, for we have all, in some way, participated in the year’s events. It is our earnest hope that this book may have an honored place in the annals of our school’s history—a book which will ever be a source of pride and joy to us, and one which will symbolize the goals which we have reached in our last year here as students. In the years to come, may it remind us of the happy days which we have spent in High School. —BARBARA R. IMHOFE Board of Education Judge Albert E. Campbell Mrs. May C. Phillips Dr. David M. Hoyt Joseph Waldo Glen F. Bogardus, Clerk The class of 1940 is confident that its final attainments are largely the results of the foresight and supervision of the Board of Education thru previous years. We are very grateful for their attention to our problems, for we know that the scope of their respective careers has enabled them to guide our educational preparation toward our best interests. The progressive spirit of improvement in our school and its activities as character- ized by Mr. Bogardus’ ready cooperation has been a great source of our school pride. The board’s faithful support of our school has encouraged us to uphold our school stand- ards. —FREDERICK MAXWELL M. Tufts: “I spent last summer in a very Miss Daniels: You have three potatoes and pretty city in Switzerland.” have to divide them between five persons. D. Durfee: “Berne?” What would you do?” M. Tufts: “No, I almost froze.” M. Tibbits: “Mash them.” 10 THE TOOT The Faculty MR. GLEN F. BOG ARDUS Superintendent of Schools St. Lawrence University. B. S.; summer school at Cornell University, five years; summer school at Co- lumbia University, one year; executive at C. H. S. nineteen years. 1). ROBERT McLEAN Principal Syracuse University A. B.; Syracuse University summer school one year; teaching experience at Can- astota High School fourteen years; subjects, mathe- matics and Social Studies. MISS ANNA B. CLINES Vice Principal College of St. Elizabeth. A. B.; Cornell University summer school, five years; Buffalo Normal School, one year; European study and travel, one summer; teaching experience in C. H. S. fifteen years; sub- jects. English II. Ill and IV. MISS LOUISE H. POWERS New York State College for Teachers A. B.; sum- mer school three years; European tiavel. cne sum- mer; teaching experience in China four years; teach- ing experience in C. H. S. thirteen years, subject. Latin. MISS RITA E. MACKEY New York State College for Teachers A. B.; tem- porary examiner in New York State Regents Depart- ment. ten years; European travel one summer; teach- ing experience in C.H. S. fourteen years; subjects. History and Economics. MRS. VERA GRAY SMITH Syracuse University A. B.; summer school Uni- versity; teaching experience at C. H. S. fourteen years; subjects Biology and Physics. MISS GERTRUDE E. DANIELS New York State College for Teachers A. B.; teaching experience at C. H. S. ten years; subjects Mathematics and Chemistry. MRS. SAMUEL FUDESCO Syracuse University A. B.; Syracuse University summer school, one year; Columbia University sum- mer school one year; foreign study at the Royal Uni- versity of Florence, Italy; teaching experience at C. H. S. twelve years; subjects French and Italian. MR. M. BOURNE TORNATORE Syracuse University A. B.; Syracuse summer schcol four years; teaching experience at C. H. S. four years; subject Mathematics. MISS HELEN JACOBS Syracuse University B. S.. teaching experience at C. H. S. five years; subjects, English and Dramatic Instructor. MR. WILLIAM C. SCHMIDT Bclfonte Academy; Colate University B. S.; Cortland Normal summer school three years; teach- ing experience at C. H. S. twelve years; subjects, Social Studies and Athletic Instructor. MRS. FLORENCE BAROTT Syracuse University M. A.; School of Library Science; Librarian at Canastota High School. MISS MARGARET HELLER Cortland Normal Schoc1: teaching cxnerience in C. H. S. eight years; Girls Physical Educational In- structor. MRS. WHEELER MILMOE College of New Rochelle B. A.; teaching exocr- icnce at C. H. S. nine years; Commercial Instructor. MR. HENRY SIVERS Applied Arts at Oswego Normal; teaching exper- ience at C. H. S. nine years; subject Industrial Arts. MISS SUSAN PETRIE Crouse Irving Hospital Training School for Nurses, summer school a . Buffa’o S ate Teachers Col- lege and Syracuse University. School Nurse. MR. MEADE HEDGELON Syracuse University, B. S.; Graduate student 1935-36; teaching experience at C. H. S. two years; subjects. Commerical subjects. Merchandising. Sales- manship. MISS EVANGELINE PETERS Syracuse University. B. F. A.; teaching experience at C. H. S. one year: subjects. General and Specific Art in Grammar and High School. MR. MAURICE BARITAUD Crane Department Potsdam State Teachers Col- lege; Temple University; University of Berlin; teach- ing experience at C. H. S. three years; subject, Music. MRS. MAURICE BARITAUD Crane Department Potsdam State Teachers Col- lege; Temple University; University of Berlin; teach- ing experience at C. H. S. two years; subject Music. MRS. M. BOURNE TORNATORE Marywocd College, Scranton, Pa.; B. S. in Home Economics. Syracuse University; teaching experience at C. H. S. three years; subject. Home Economics I and VI. MR. WILLARD OSTRYNSKI Cornell University B. S.; Albany State Teachers College summer school, one year- teaching experience at C. H. S. two years; subject. Agriculture, coaches wrestling team. THE TOOT 11 Class History Tonight we held our last senior meeting of the year and afterwards a group of us stood in the halls talking together. Several Freshmen passed us as we stood there and started us reminiscing. It was four years ago that we, a scared little band of Freshmen—the future class of ’40, first entered these honored halls of learning to tread softly and with respect past the study hall door and to regard with awe and reverence all upper classmen. Believing firmly in the maxim “safety in numbers”, we quickly united and under the guidance of Miss Mackey and Miss LaLonde elected Bud Hall to preside over us for the year. For one whole week we fairly blossomed with bright green hair ribbons and ties and obediently we truckled to our superior beings when Juniors and Sophomores and Seniors would brusquely yell, “Hey, Freshmen! Car- ry my books”! But initiation completed, we raised our heads in newly found authority and went whizzing by Junior High with a patronizing air and the best of intentions. In January we planned a Freshman par- ty and it was to be said for the class as a whole that a good appetite was one of our better characteristics and one we have since always lived up to. Then in the spring, we held a picnic at Chittenango Falls and had a fine time explor- ing the surrounding territory after a tra- ditional weiner supper. Our Freshman year over we left school congratulating ourselves on the fact that we were still thriving and sponsoring big ideas for our coming responsibilities as Sophomores of initiating our successors to the Freshman title into high school life. Our second year we entered school with much more confidence, and, without further ado, organized to elect officers for new year. They were: President, Mary Morecroft; Vice President, Lorna Weimer; Secretary, Grace Penna; Treasurer, Angeline Ippolito. We planned our Freshman hazing rather well—if we do say so ourselves, and we quite enjoyed our privileges. However, there were no hard feelings—we hope. In the fall we held a picnic which turned out so successfully that in February, again, we made the society section by holding a Val- entine party. A great number turned out and our entertainment consisted mainly of danc- ing, playing ping pong and as ever eating. We also had an amateur hour and Nilda carried off top honors by whistling “Red Sails in the Sunset.” That year the misfortune befell us of losing Miss LaLonde as our advisor. Due to illness, she was unable to continue teaching. There is not one of us now in this senior year who has not thought of her and who has not given thanks for her kindness, sympathy and thoughtfulness so often expressed to us in- dividually and as a whole. As Juniors we early united and with great plans for the future elected as officers: President, Robert Durfee; Vice President, Mary Morecroft; Treasurer, Helen Menguccl; Secretary, Vincent Malfitano. Mrs. Maurice Baritaud and Mr. Meade Hedglon were appointed as co-advisors wth Miss Mackey. Our greatest scheming was de- voted to the staging of Junior Prom which we held April 19th. Here we set a precedent by naming a Junior Queen to reign over the prom. Lorna carried off the honors and her court was fine indeed—the decorations being deep purple and silver, and the music furn- nished by Gordon Lane. To further uphold the Junior name, Mary made way with the first prize in prize speak- ing and for days we went around patting our- selves on the back, and grinning like original Cheshire cats. (Continued on page 37) 12 THE root Junior Class The class of ’41 elected officers early in September, 1939, as follows: President, Charles Borgognoni; Vice president, Annie Morecroft; Secretary, Doris Durfee; Treas- urer, Phyllis Woolsey. During the latter part of November, the juniors and seniors buried the hatchet and held a party in the gym at which about 100 students of the classes attended. The juniors were not only an industri- ious and laborious class but proved to be very ta'ented in performing before the footlights of Canastota High School. On December 8, 1939, four juniors upheld the colors of their class in the annual three-act Thespian pro- duction “A Murder Has Been Arranged” out of a cast of nine. Our class not only was tal- ented with great dramatists but also had a few Carusos. Four of a cast of ten leads in the Glee Club production of “Pirates of Pen- zance” proved to be members of the class of '41. Cicero took to shame as six orators in the annual Prize Speaking Contest held on May 29, 1940 were members of our great class. The main event of the year was the Junior Promenade, he'd May 10, 1940, in the high school gymnasium, with George Ham- mond’s orchestra of Syracuse, furnishing the music. Being a royal class and always in the blue, it was decorated to resemble a ship. Not only proving to be the greatest social event of the year, it increased our treasury two- fold. It was one of the few proms in CHS’s history that proved to be a financial success. Finally, all of our successes and triumphs ate credited to our able and willing advisors, Mrs. Smith and Miss Dan e's. —PHYLLIS WOOLSEY Sophomore Class Having led, up this point two rather uneventful school years, we, the sophomores —Class of ’42 are now at a loss as to how to express our inactivity for your comprehen- sion. The outstanding achievement of our Freshman year was the instal’ation of our c’ass window, the first time a freshman class was ever so progressive. As sophomores we soon took advantage of our “rights” and voted as follows: Presi dent, Stanley Sweet; Vice President, Harry Galavotti; Secretary, Nona Severance; Treas- urer, Antonetta Lisi. On November 10, we once again ventur- ed out into the social world of C. H. S.; the Sophomore Hop was held in the gym. The us- ual music, a' well as unusual refreshments, wa provided. Without the willing and inspiring assist- ance of our two advisors, Miss Powers and Miss Heller, our aim for success would re- main but a background objective with slight chance of attainment. —SHIRLEY RUBIN Freshman Class Contrary to the rule, the weather on our first day in that magnificent institution called C. H. S. was delightful. Aft r a few awe-stricken days, we, the class of ’43 decid- ed to have a meeting. With Mrs. Fudeeco as our advisor we chose Richard Peretta as president, Michael DiNunzio as vice president, and as secretary and treasurer we chose Ruth Evans and Ma- rie Lambo, respectively. Meetings grew scarce until someone de- eded it would be nice to have another get- together. Committees were appointed to make arrangements for a sle ghride which wa3 held on January 6. Due to several mis- haps, we thought it best to postpone all fut- turc activities until we became Sophomores. —CONCEPTA ZUMBO THE TOOT 13 Alumni Notes Virginia Peach, class of 1934, married Mr. Lee Goggin this year and is making her home in Fort Edward, New York. Dorice Olcott, class of 1932, this year married Mr. Edward Bowhay. They are liv- in Chelsea, New York. Valentine Goodell, class of 1924, works for the United States Rubber Company in Sumatra, Dutch East Indies. With Mr. Good- ell are his wife and their two sons William and Stephen who were born in Sumatra April 2, 1936 and April 2, 1940, respectively. Ruby Keesler, class of 1912, and a grad- uate of Elmira College has taught in the science department of the Oswego High School for 18 years. Margery Ufford, class of 1922, now Mrs. Robley Williams lives in Ann Arbor, Michi- gan where her husband is a professor in the University of Michigan. Sally Owens, graduate in 1936, and a graduate from the Good Shepherd Hospital for Children. The announcement of her en- gagement to Harold Evans of Morrisville, N. Y. has been made. The wedding will take place early this summer. Mildred Lehner, class of 1937, will grad- uate this June from the Oswego Normal. Lindsey Bridge, graduate of C. H. S. in 1936, is a Junior in the Syracuse University. Leonore Woolsey, class of 1935, and Syr- acuse University in 1939 teaches business courses in Cazenovia Seminary. Robert Shumard, class of 1937, is attend- ing Cortland Normal. Earl Lockerby, class of 1930, is now teaching in the Fabius High School, Fabius, New York. Helen McCollough, class of 1934, attend- ed C. C. B. I. in Syracuse and is employed in Syracuse. Clyde Keesler, class of 1907, is living in Moore, Pa. Lorena Goodell, graduate of C. H. S. in 1925, and Syracuse Memorial Hospital in 1932 is employed by Dr. Schoeneck in Syracuse. Nancy Campbell, graduated from C. H. S. in 1933 and Catherine Gibbs secretarial school in New York City, is secretary to Pres- ident Harrington of Cazenovia Seminary. Lucie Penna, class of 1933 is librarian in Canastota Public Library. Mae Tuller, class of 1936, will graduate this June from the Crane School of Music, Potsdam, New York Paul Kimball, class of 1933 was killed May 5, 1940. Cecelia Hill, class of 1912, died this win- ter after a long illness. June Wood, class of 1939, is attending Oswego Normal School. Mary Frances Stahler, class of 1939, is attending Cornell University. Michael Peretta and Herbert Leneker, both in class of 1939 are attending State Teachers College in Albany. Evelyn Hilts, class of 1939, married Thomas Rogers, late in June. Alton Skelton, class of 1923 is a doctor in Wichendon, Mass. Marion Gardner, class of 1936, will grad- uate this June from Syracuse Memorial Hos- pital School of Nursing. Dr. William Groat, class of 1892, is a professor in the College of Medicine, Syra- cuse University. —E. ANN BOUGHTON Angie Ippolito: “This is the worst town C. Moore (football player): “Yes, it is my for gossip I have ever lived in”. ambition to be a judge some day.” A. Morano: “H’m! What have you been Jennie: “You are fortunate. Your exper- doing?” ience on the bench will be useful then.’ ’ II THE TOOT AN AVERAGE DAY IN CANASTOTA HIGH SCHOOL 5:30 A. M.—Rusty dreams of another excit- ing day in school, as he starts to milk the cows. 8:50 A. M.—Jeep Pugliano finds it necessary to eat while enroute to school. 8:59i,' A. M.—As yet only a handful of stud- ents have entered the “Knowledge Box.” 9:00 A. M.—Seniors race Juniors to door and then grandly push them aside as befits superiors. 9:10 A. M.—Margaret Ash and Homer Ball appear, puffing—just a wee bit late. 9:20 A. M. —Gerard LeBlanc, after much contemplation decides to go to French Class. 9:25 A. M.—Mrs. Fudesco delivers her daily lecture on, “What is the world coming to ?” 9:30 A. M.—Henry Seitz is still reading Dick Tracy, his hero. 9:32 A. M.—Shouts from the Auditorium tell us that Mies Jacobs is realistically re- hearsing her prize speakers. 9:41 A. M.—Students watchfully eye the clock, as it nears the end of the first per- iod. 9:52 A. M.—Mr. Tomatore can be heard ex- pounding the principles of sine, cosine and tangent to a bewildered Geometry class. 9:55 A. M. Grace, Catherine, Teresa and An- gie are discussing fashions in Ihe north- east corner of the English room, under cover of supplementary reading. 10:00 A. M.—A steady drone suddenly can be heard issuing from the Eng.is room by which we know that Miss Clines has turned on her 12-cyiindsr fan. 10:02 A. M.—Instantly George Unlig’s and Fred Maxwell’s books have been blown away by the blast. The rest of the class, however, enjoys the cool breezes. 10:15 A. M—Notes are flying while Milton is in Paradise. 10:30 A. M. The bell rings and brings Steve Cimino to his feet, with a start. 10:45 A. M.—Mrs. Barott and Mr. Ostrynski are busy patroling Study Hall. 10:59 A. M.—Miss Powers is dashing around looking for her wayward Freshmen who ha e played hookey from Latin. 11:01 A. M.—Raymond 'ihivierge comes in for a change of books and loudly declares he’d like to take a shot at Hitler. 11:07 A. M.—Don Phipps eagerly looks out of the door for some excitement. 11:21 A. M—Quoted from Miss Mackey, in History C class: “Ready for a little test now?” 11:32 A. M.—Stearnsy is still arguing over who is going to change seats for the “lit- tle test.” 11:40 A. M.—Mary Morecroft declares that Washington DID issue the Emancipation Proclamation. 11:46 A. M.—Sam Russo starts humming “Fat Ralston For Dinner”, (very timely, we sez.) 11:54 A. M.—Miss Mackey at last weakens and gives up, for the “empty” looks on our faces portray our hunger. 12:00 M.—Students depict a scene from Zane Gray’s novel, “The Thundering Herd.” 12:16 P. M.—Down in the Cafeteria, Mrs. Tornatore discovers 50c missing in the change box and watchfully eyes all eaters. 12:45 P. M.—A continuous series of off key songs is heard coming from the Audi- torium. Don’t be a'armed, it’s only Mr. and Mrs. Prof’s Glee Club. 1:13 P. M.—An awful tang is heard thru- out the vicinity and a pentitent Stearns sheepishly emerges from papa’s Pontiac to note the resulting damage to faculty cars. 1:15 P. M.—Mr. McLean is vainly trying to (Continued on page 37) THE TOOT 15 THE CLASS OF 1940 Class Honors VALEDICTORIAN BARBARA IMHOFE “BARB” “A MacDougal is frugal.” ACTIVITIES: Thespians, K. E. So- ciety, Glee Club, Press Club. '38; Stu- dent Council, Editor of Toot”, One- act play, Pirates of Penzance”, Senior Ball Committee. SALUTATORI AN LORNA WEIMER GRUMPY” As full of spirit as the month of May.” ACTIVITIES: Vice-President of Sop- homore Class, Sec. of Senior Class, K. E., Orchestra, Thespians, Prize speak- ing ’39. Home Room Treas. of Study Hall, Hockey. Intramural Basketball, Toot” Staff. Junior and Senior Dance Committee. Honor Students NILDA 6UID0NI MARY MORECROFT MARY TIBBITS FREDERICK MAXWELL BETTY SMITH Class Officers President . . . Vice President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . .. MARY TIBBITS THOMAS KOLAR LORNA WEIMER NILDA GUIDONI MARY TIBBITS “MARIE” Exceeding wise, fair-spoken and per- suading.” ACTIVITIES: Thespians '38, ’39. ’40, Chaplain K. E. '38, President K. E. '39, Press Club '38, winner of prize speaking '39, A Murder Has Been Ar- ranged”, Junior Prom Committee. Sen- ior Ball Committee, President Senior Class. NILDA GUIDONI SKEEZIX” Where there is a will there is a way.” ACTIVITIES: Radio plays ‘36. Pro- duction staff of The Patsy”, and Second Childhood”, K. E. '37. Press Club '36. '37. '39. '40. Archery '39. '40, Senior Class Treasurer. Business mgr. of Toot”, S. A. A. THOMAS KOLAR TOMMY” The force of his own merit makes his way.” ACTIVITIES: Intramural basket- ball and mixed Volleyball. C. M. C., Prc3., Vice-Pres. of Senior Class. Asst. Editor of Toot”. Track. Radio play. 16 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1940 CATHARINE ALBANESE “CORKY” “As fine a girl as you’d care to meet.” ACTIVITIES: Intramural Basket- ball, Intramural Hockey, Press Club, S. A. A., “Toot” Staff. MARGARET ASH “She taketh most delight in music, in- struments and poetry.” ACTIVITIES: K. E. 37. ’38. 39. ’40 Band. '36, ’37. ’38, Glee Club ’37. '38, ’39. Orchestra ’40, Hockey ’37, ’39, “Toot” Staff, One-act play. ANN HOUGHTON “ANGIE” “Truth needs no color; beauty, no pen- cil.” ACTIVITIES: K. E. Society ’38, 39, ’40. Committee Junior-Senior picnic, Junior Prom committee. K. E. Ball 1939, S. A. A. ’38. ’39. ’40. ’Toot” Staff. RUTH CHANDLER “RUTHIE” “A tender heart, a will inflexible.” ACTIVITIES: Hockey. Basketball, Baseball. K. E. Society, Fashion Play, Press Club, Glee Club. Jr. Prom Com- mittee. S. A. A., Volley Ball. STEPHEN CIMINO “STEVE” “Speak freely what you think”. ACTIVITIES: Football ’37, ’38. Base- ball ’36. ’37. ’38. ’39, Wrestling ’38. ’39. Track ’39. F. F. A. ’39, ’40. Bruisers Club’38, Intramural Basketball, Volley- ball ’36. ’37, 38. 39. GEORGE COX “COX IE” “Success comes to him who strives.” ACTIVITIES: Football. Basketball. Band, C. M. C. Club, Radio play. MARY DOLCI “A gentle heart.” ACTIVITIES: S. A. A. ROBERT DURFEE “DURF” “Service with a smile.” ACTIVITIES: 3% years Band. Em- pire Boys’ State ’39, C. M. C. TERESA GAROFALO ‘TREE” “Who would coast, first must climb.” ACTIVITIES: Basketball. Hockey. Press Club, S. A. A., Toot” staff. Jun- ior Prom Committee, Senior Ball Committee. JACK HARRINGTON “Mon shall speak of your achieve- ments.” THE TOOT 17 THE CLASS OF 1940 SHIRLEY HAYDEN “MOLECULE” “I will find a way or make one.” ACTIVITIES: “Stuffed Owls” ’37, Radio plays '37, Archery '38. '39. S. A. A. RUSSELL HENDERSON “RUSTY” “To climb steep hills requires slow pace at first.” VIVIAN HOLLENBECK “VIV” “A pleasant companion, a jolly friend.” ACTIVITIES: Archery. S. A. A.. Junior Prom Committee. ANGELINE IPPOLITO “ANGIE” “A maid of grace, and complete maj- esty.” ACTIVITIES: Treasurer of Sopho- more class. Student Representative Jr. class. Committee for Jr. Prom and Senior ball. Press Club, Basketball ’39. ’40. “Toot” staff. VINCENT MALFITANO “VINNY” “He can and he will.” ACTIVITIES Basketball '38. ’39. Wrestling ’40. Band ’38. ’39, ’40. Glee Club ’38. ’39. F. F. A. ’38, Treasurer of Junior class ’39. Prize speaking ’40, Radio plays ’38. MARY MALVASO “Full of pep throughout the day.” ACTIVITIES: Basketball. Volley- ball, Hockey, Softball. Cheerleader, Press Club, Tumbling, Soccer, S. A. A. FREDERICK MAXWELL “FREDDIE” “A kinder gentleman treads not the earth.” HELEN MENGUCCI “QUEENIE” “Always happy, always gay.” ACTIVITIES: Glee Club. Sec. of Junior class. Role in Pirates of Pen- zance”, Toot” staff. Archery. MARY MORECROFT “MORKY” “The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good.” ACTIVITIES: Soph. Pres.. Junior Vice Pres., “Toot” staff. Intramural Basketball, orchestra. Hockey one-act ) lays. Treas. of 1C E.. Thespians, Home Room Treas. of S. A. A., Sen- ior Ball committee. Junior Prom com- mittee. Make-up class. AUDREY NEAR “AC DIE” “A light heart lives long.” ACTIVITIES: Sec. of Freshman class, Glee Club ’37. ’39. sec., ’38. ’39. ‘ Pinafore” '39, “Pirates f Penzance” ’40. K. E.. Press Club ’39. Asst. Editor ’40. Band ’39, ’40. Junior Prom Com- mittee ’39, Senior Ball Commitee ’40. 18 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1940 MARY PASSANTE “PEEWEE “Sweet, neat petite. ACTIVITIES: Treas. and member of the S. A. A.. ROSE PASSANTE RO” “Wrapt in visions; Lost in dreaming. ACTIVITIES: Member of S. A. A. GRACE PENNA “GRAY “I have heard her, and good works went with her name. ACTIVITIES: Press Club. Sec. of Sophomore class. Basketball. Hockey, S. A. A.. “Toot” staff. JENNIE PINO “JENNY ANN “So sweet and shy. ACTIVITIES: Hockey. Basketball. Archery. Baseball. Tumbling, Glee Club. Ping Pong. Volleyball, S. A. A. ALBERT PUGLIANO “JEEP” Better late than never. ACTIVITIES: Intramural Basket- ball. Baseball, Volleyball. NELLIE ROBERTS “NELL “Sweet is zealous contemplation. ACTIVITIES: Archery 1939. SAMUEL RUSSO “SAMMY “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” ACTIVITIES: Press Club ’37, Radio Plays '37, ’38. Glee Club '39, '40, “Pin- afore” ’39, winner in Prize speaking '40, Senior Ball committee ’40. Chair- man F. F. A. Dance '40. Intramural Basketball '39. ’to. HENRY SEITZ “HANK” “Men of few words are the best men. CARMELLA SGROI “CARMIE” She brightens the path of m� n ” ACTIVITIES: Member of S. A. A., Fashion Show. JANE SHAY “JANIE” “Such a winsome lass”. ACTIVITIES: Fashion Show 1937. THE TOOT 19 THE CLASS OF 1940 JEAN SHAY “JE ANNIE” “B« good and lot who will be clever. ACTIVITIES: Fashion Show 37. BETTY SMITH “BETH” “Fair he all thy hopes.” ACTIVITIES: Chaplain K. E. Soci- ety. Fashion Show, “Toot” Staff. JOAN SMITH “A faithful friend is hard to find” ACTIVITIES: K. E. Society. Fash ion Show, “Toot” staff. WILLIAM STEARNS “SLEEPY” “He hath an excellent good name.” ACTIVITIES: Boxing ’37. Basket- ball ’38, ’39, '40, Baseball '38 ,’39, '40, Glee Club '37, Radio Plays, H-C Club, C. M. C. Club, F. F. A., Student Coun- cil, Chairman Senior Ball. HARRIET WEIMER “PEACME” “Life is just a howl of cherries.” ACTIVITIES: Glee Club ’36, '37. '39. '40, Student Council '36, Fashion Show MALCOLM STERLING “WHITE Y” “He is as full of valor as of kindness.” ACTIVITIES: Band '37. 38, ’39, '40, Orchestra '37, 40, Track '37, '38, '39, ’40, Glee Club '38, '39. '40. “Pinafore”. “Pirates of Penzance”, Radio plays, Football '39, Freshman Room Pres., Junior Room Pres. NORMAN SUTTON “SUT “Waste no time in words.” ACTIVITIES: Radio play, Wrestl- ing. C. M. C. Club, “Toot” Staff. RAYMOND THIVIERGE “Methinks there is much reason in his sayings.” ACTIVITIES: Wrestling, Boxint Glee Club. GEORGE UHLIG “In his profession he is sure to rise.” ACTIVITIES: Band, Glee Club. 20 THE TOOT Autographs THE TOOT 21 Class Prophecy “Oh Hum”! I sat up, rubbed my eyes, yawned and then laid back among the pil- lows. “Goodness what a long dream”. I thought. “It seemed so real. Guess I’ll see how much of it I can remember. The queerest part of my dream was that it concerned all my classmates and that the events took place ten years hence. I found myself as accompanist to Audrey Near, the famous concert singer. We were making an extensive concert tour of the United States. Our first stop was Boston. We lunched at the popular Bostonian tea-shop which we discov- ered was managed by Mary Malvaso. Two of her waitresses were Mary and Rose Passan- te. We had a grand chat discussing dear old C. H. S. During the course of conversation they told us about the private finishing school there in Boston, that was conducted by Betty and Joan Smith. One of their best teachers was Carmella Sgroi. Our next concert was given in Syracuse. In our spare moments we went shopping A lovely window display in an exclusive shop at- tracted our attention, so we entered. A fash- ion show was in progress and we recognized the loveliest model as Angeline Ippolito. We asked one of the clerks, who turned out to be Grace Penna, how we could get in touch with Angeline. Upon further questioning we dis- covered that the shop was owned by Mary Dolci, and that the window display, which we had admired so much, had been designed by Shirley Hayden. We decided to drive down to Canastota and see how the town had fared. Carelessly, we sped down Peterboro Street. We were soon stopped by a policeman and to our grtat surprise he was Henry Seitz. We asked him about our other classmates, and he told us that he had married Nellie Roberts, that Harriet Weimer and Jane Shay were married and living on farms and that Jean Shay was Canastota’s head librarian. We visited the hospital and were met in the hall by Ruth Chandler. She took us to the superintendent’s office where we had an interesting talk with Vivian Hollenbeck and Ann Boughton, her assistants. On James Street we saw a huge new building. Upon questioning we discover- ed that it was the store house of Russo’s Produce Company. New York was our next stop. Audrey was scheduled to give a concert in Radio City the evening of our arrival. Her announcer was none other than Vincent Malfitano. The next day we attended a big league game in which Steve Cimino was a star player. Mal- colm Sterling had become a well-known opera ringer and we were very fortunate to see one of his best performances. Also we were very lucky (people usually are in dreams) to be able to attend the gala opening of Mary Tib- bits’ new play in which she was leading lady. After the performance we went backstage and had a grand talk with Mary and her sec- retary, one of our old friends, Catherine Al- banese. They told us that Mary Morecroft was teaching school in the Blue Ridge Moun- tains and that as a hobby she trained race horses. From New York we Flew to Cleveland, Ohio. Our pilot was Rusty Henderson, known as the test blind flyer because he was al- ways asleep. Our air hostess was Margaret Ash and she made a very charming one, in- deed. We were a bit upset after the scary lide Rusty gave us, so we went into a drug store. What a happy surprise we had when George Cox, its owner, greeted us. We were . till more surprised when he told us that Robert Durfee was the owner of the famous D. D. chain stores. Arriving in Chicago by plane, we took a taxi from the airport. Unfortunately a large truck ran into us. Both Audrey and I were frightened and bruised. An ambulance came tearing up and whizzed us to the hospital. 22 THE TOOT CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) We were indeed surprised to learn that the ambulance was driven by Raymond Thivie- rge. The hospital was large and beautiful During our stay there we learned that the hospital had been designed by Barbara Im- hofe, a famous architect, and one of our old friends. Nilda Guidoni, the chief technician, and her secretary Jennie Pino were cheerful company during our stay. From Chicago we flew down to Dallas, Texas and gave a concert. After the concert we were greeted by Bill Stearns and he in- vited us to visit his ranch. We did not hesi- tate as we were interested in seeing his cat- tle and all his little “Bessies”. We read a letter that he had just received from Thom- as Kolar, Professor of Chemistry in the Un- iversity of Southern Californa. In this let- ter Prof. Kolar told about meeting Frederick Maxwell, a famous tree-doctor, and his as- sistant, Albert Pugliano in San Francisco. Next we found ourselves in Miami. We visited a night club at which Helen M:ngucci was singing with her husband’s band. Her husband was Norman Sutton, who had be- come quite a playboy. So ended my dream. Wonder if any of it will come true? —LORNA WE1MER —AUDREY NEAR Popularity Contest GIRLS BOYS Most Popular ........................ Frances Setticase William Stearns Best Dancer.......................... Elia Albanese John Ezzo School Clown......................... Genevieve Olcott David Hoyt Most Carefree ....................... Arthusa Osgood Philip Hamlin Most Curious ........................ Nancy Greiner Jack Caldwell Best Disposition..................... Barbara Imhofe Albert Deppolito Best Looking......................... Barbara Gleason Frank Morano Best Dressed ........................Minnie Sgroi Vincent Setticase Teacher’s Pet ....................... Nilda Guidoni William Stearns Noisiest Pupil.......................Jennie Scali John Bogardus Friendliest.......................... Mary Tibbitts Malcolm Sterling Best Sport .......................... Mary Morecroft Vernon Hall Best Athlete ........................ Mary Malvaso Louis Cretaro Most Studious........................ Lorna Weimer Frederick Maxwell Best Actress—Actor...................Doris Durfee Robert Wilde Laziest Pupil........................Teresa Garafalo John Ezzo Sleepiest Pupil......................Jane Farnam Russell Henderson Most Bashful ........................ Marilyn Relyea Henry Seitz Prettiest Smile ..................... Betty Smith Frank Morano Prettiest Eyes....................... Ann Boughton Norman Sutton Prettiest Hair.......................Shirley Cardner Frank Morano Outstanding Freshman...............Concepta Zumbo Robert Gleason Outstanding Sophomore ............. Clara Mae Harle Dutton Stearns Outstanding Junior ................. Rita LeBlanc Charles Borgognoni Outstanding Senior ................. Lorna Weimer Thomas Kolar THE TOOT 23 Class Will We, the class of 1940, of Canastota High School, village of Canastota, town of Lenox, county of Madison, state of New York, being of sound mind and body at the time, felt the need of making our will, when the epidemic struck Canastota in May 1940. We bequeath the following: To Miss Powers—A box of colored chalk in repayment for the ones we have used for class notices. To John Bogardus—Rusty Henderson’s sleep- ing powders. To Pete Ellis—Bill Stearns’ ability to attract the women. To Bob Becker and Mary Tornatore— a bet- ter means of communication, other than notes. To Mrs. Barott—a study hall where the stud- ents are put in separate stalls to keep them from talking. To Donnie Dew—a permit so that when he drives he won’t have to put on his fath- er’s hat every time he sees a policeman. To the Juniors—a little modesty. To all the pupils—dark glasses to dull the glare of Burghie’s shirts. To David Hoyt—a contract with Ringling Bros. Circus. To Ellis, Cronk and Bogardus—three clown suits. To Barbara Gleason—Angie Ippolito’s special type of bait for catching unsuspecting males. To Phyllis Woolsey—Nilda Guidoni’s efficien- cy in money matters. To Jack Caldwell—some of Henry Seitz’s mo- desty. Coach: “What is his name?” Manager: “Osscowinsinski.” Coach: “Put him on the first team. Boy, will I get even with the newspapers. To Miss Mackey—a brighter History C. Class. To the janitors—an empty study hall at three-thirty. To Mary Ellen—Margaret Ash leaves her ability to hear the latest news. To Holden Shumard—Raymond Thivierge leaves his determination to always be right. To Don Robison—Malcolm Sterling leaves his ability to play the tuba. To Jo Ponticello—Mary Tibbits willingly leaves four inches of her height. To Vernon Pindar—Norman Sutton leaves his gift of gab. To Miss Mackey—our worthy advisor, we leave our deepest appreciation for her helpful guidance and patience. To Charles Borgognoni—Barbara Imhofe leaves her scholastic accomplishment. To Doris Durfee—Mary Morecroft leaves her genial disposition. To Nancy Greiner—Audrey Near leaves her place in the Glee Club. To the incoming Freshmen—Four years of fun and foolishness. To Pete Ellis—Lorna Weimer leaves her mis- pronunciation of French words. To the Juniors—Milton. To Miss Daniels—A more intelligent Chem- isty class (which we hope, but doubt). We, the undersigned, on this twenty- second day of June, in the year one thousand nine hundred and forty, duly proclaim this document to be our last will and testament. Witnesses: “Bessie” (the cow). Buda’s Ark. —GEORGE COX —THOMAS KOLAR Father to young son, sucking his thumb: “Say, son, don’t bite that thumb off, you’ll need it some day when you are old enough to travel.” 21 THE TOOT Press Club Capitalizing on two years of existence as the student newspaper of Canastota High School, “We, the Pupils” ended a very suc- cessful journalistic season during the latter part of May. Under the leadership of Char- les Borgognoni as editor-in-chief, Audrey Near, assistant editor, and Mrs. Tornatore who again served as advisor, the student newspaper gained even greater heights than was achieved by last year’s great newspaper. The first appearance of the newspaper was during the latter part of October. On November 3 and 4. “We the Pupils” became a member of the Empire State School Press Association at the convention held at Syra- cuse University. Four members of the CHS Press Club acted as CHS delegates to the said convention. On November 4, our editor was one of the five chosen to speak over WFBL as part of the convention program. By their attendance at the convention, “We the Pupils” profited very much. Upon returning, the delegates retold the helpful hints and aids they had obtained at the dif- ferent sessions. It was from this time to February that “We, the Pupils” appeared to C. H. S. students as an eight page mimeo- graphed newspaper published every two weeks. During February, “We, the Pupils” un- derwent another change. The newspaper was published every week on Friday mornings. At first the routine seemed hard and too la- borious but after several weeks, the staff buckled down and published weekly issues. The last issue of the paper proved to be a “real buy” for C. H. S. students. The paper consisted of over 15 sheets of news that had been printed on the newspaper’s sheets dur- ing the course of the school year. It was truly a grand finale to a grand newspaper which deserves the praise and glory of every student in Canastota High School. —THERESA GARAFOLA Baseball Under the coaching of William “Pinky” Schmidt, athletic instructor at the Canastota High School, the baseball team had a fairly good season winning 3 and losing 7. The team consisted of only two veter- ans of last season. The team started without any veteran pitcher but ended with two sea- soned ones “Ted Shirmer and “Louie” Cre- taro. The scores are as follows: C. H. S. 10 ....................Cazenovia 12 C. H. S. 15 .....................Sherrill 18 C. H. S. 2.....................Hamilton 8 C. H. S. 7 ... Oneida 12 C. H. S. G ... . Sherrill 5 C. H. S. 4 . . . Hamilton 12 C. H. S. 2 . . . C. H. S. 11 . . Chittenango 4 C. H. S. 9 . . . Chittenango 5 C. H. S. 3 . . . Chittenango 8 Lettermen are: Edward Cretaro, “Ted” Schirmer , “Al” New, Dewey Romonogli, Lou- ie Cretaro, Erny Cretaro, Frank Morano, Tony Eppolito, Don Phipps, Bill Stearns and Harry Galavotti. —WILLIAM STEARNS Mrs. Tornatore (annoyed ): “How do you “Why are you so late this morning, Mc- manage to make so much noise in the kitchen Nab?” Jennie?” “I squeezed the toothpaste too hard and Jennie: “Well, just try to break four plates it took me half an hour to get it back in the without making a noise.” tube”. THE TOOT 25 Future Farmers of America The Future Farmers of America is the national organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture in public high schools thruout the United States. Six years following the founding of the organization at Kansas City, 47 states the Territory of Hawaii and Puerto Rico, had formed associations of Future Farmers of America affiliated with the national organ- ization. There were at that time approxi- mately 82,000 members, in 3500 local chap- ters. The Future Farmers of America is a non-profit corporation designed to reorganize and develop tendencies to organize into “granges” or groups and put enthusiasm and pleasure into work and recreation. By estab- lishing strong local chapters in each school where vocational agriculture is taught, an outlet for these instincts and tendencies is afforded by the vocational studies. The organization affords an excellent opportunity to teach the vocational student some of the fundamental principles of group leadership. The purposes for which this organization is formed are as follows: 1. To develop competent, aggressive, rural and agricultural leadership. 2. To strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work. 3. To create more interest in the intelli- gent choice of farming occupations. 4. To create and nurture a love of country life. 5. To improve the rural homes and surroundings. 6. To encourage cooperative efforts a- mong students of vocational education in ag- riculture. 7. To promote and improve scholar- ship. 8. To advance the cause of vocational education in agriculture in public schools of United States and its possessions. —STEPHEN CIMINO 2« THE TOOT K. E. Society We started off in a novel way this year by having a rush party so that we might be- come better acquainted with the rushees. It was a huge success with many likeable girls present. Eleven girls were taken into the So- ciety at the solemn initiation at the home of our president Mary Tibbits. We were well represented at the K. E. Convention by Frances Setticase, prize speak- er and Barbara Gleason, business manager. Frances brought honor to our society by win- ning second prize. Due to the fact that Miss Goff was un- able to continue as our advisor for a time, Miss Peters ably assisted us. During the Christmas holidays we held our annual ball with Helen Ely as chairman. Amid the streamers of blue and gold, the K. E. colors, many couples danced to the strains of Herb Dowd’s orchestra. It was a success in every way. Several candy and sandwich sales were held during the year for the purpose of rais- ing money. The first meeting of 1940 was held at Mary Tibbit’s home. The following officers were elected: President..........................Helen Ely Vice President .............Frances Setticase Recording Secretary............Doris Durfee Corresponding Secretary........LaVerna Fox Treasurer ...................Annie Morecroft Chaplain ..................Carmella Rinando The food sale which we sponsored in March was a grand success financially. Also a three cent supper was successfully held at the home of LaVerna Fox in the latter part of the month. The annual card party was held at a later date this year, being in March. Although not as successful as last year, about $15 was realized. We close now wishing the K. E. girls of next year as enjoyable a year as we have had this year. —JOAN and BETTY SMITH THE TOOT 27 Canastota Monogram Club One cool night in November an idea sud- denly popped into the heads of three boys, namely, Bob Hamlin, Dick Wood and Tommy Kolar. After a little deliberation the founda- tion of what is now the famous C. M. C. was established. The C. M. C. or Canastota Monogram Club was organized for social purposes and is re- cognized by the C. H. S. faculty. The twelve members are as follows: Bob Durfee, Nor- man Sutton, Bud Hall, Tommy Kolar, George Cox, Dick Wood, Bob Hamlin, Rubin Halli- day, Stanley Sweet, Bill Stearns and Homer Ball. At our first meeting we elected Tommy Kolar President; Dick Wood Vice President; Norman Sutton, Secretary and Bob Durfee, Treasurer. We also formulated a set of rules for our club. Dues are 10 cents per week plus a 25 cent entrance fee. To join, one must be at least a sophomore. Meetings are held every other Thursday at the home of a member. Two successful parties were held during the year and plans are now being made for a third. The first was at the home of Homer Ball and the second in the form of a sleigh- ride after which we all went to Mary Tibbits house for refreshments. The C. M. C. is an entirely new club in C. H. S. and is expected to be carried on thru the years with even greater success than was achieved this year. I know we all had a good time this year and those members who are not graduating will be more than willing to carry it on. —TOMMY KOLAR Miss Clines: “Bud, name two collective Policeman: “How did the accident hap- nouns”. pen?” Bud: “A wastepaper basket and a vacuum Motorist: “My wife fell asleep on the cleaner.” back seat.” 28 THE TOOT Thespians In the fall of ’39 we Thespians started our activities by a picnic held at Chittenango Falls after electing Vincent Setticase, Pres- dent; Doris Durfee, Vice President; Hamil- ton Msro, Secretary; Holden Shumard Treas- urer. We enjoyed ourselves at this outing, but we didn’t stay long for a state trooper came to inform us that the park had been closed for the winter. It wasn’t much later that our annual three-act play entitled “A Murder Has Been Arranged” was cast, which included Rita LeBlanc, Howard Wood, Betty Maine, Rob- ert Wilde, Phyllis Woolsey, Stanley Sweet, Vincent Setticase, Mary Tibbits and Mar- jorie Tufts. In January we took in several new members and during the months of February and March, various members were instructed in make-up classes. One of our final achlev- ments was the one-act play “The Perfect Gentleman” which was the Canastota High School’s contribution for the Drama Festi- val he’d in Oneida High School in April. Summer is coming and the curtain comes down on another busy year of the Thespian Society. —DORIS DURFEE A large map was hanging on the wall, and Miss Mackey was instructing her History class. “Philip”, she said, “when you stand in Europe, facing north, you have on your right hand the great continent of Asia—what have have you on your left hand ?” “ A wart” re- plied Philip, “but I can’t help it, Miss Mack- ey.” “Oh, darling, I have two very good tickets for the theatre.” “Good, I’ll start dressing.” “Yes. do, dear, they’re for tomorrow.” Miss Daniels: “What is a circle?” C. Rinando: “A circle is a bow-legged square.” THE TOOT 2� Glee This year our Glee Club, under the cap- able direction of Mr. and Mrs. Baritaud, has enjoyed a very successful year. Getting off to a good start by winning second prize at a Utica festival, the Glee Club climbed to great heights, reaching its zenith with the performance of “The Pirates of Penzance.” At the Spring Concert on May Club 24th, the High School Glee Club sang several numbers and a quartet composed of four out- standing members of the Club also took part. We wish to thank Mr. and Mrs. Bari- taud, Miss Jacobs, Miss Heller and all others who contributed to our success. We hope to see next year’s Glee Club reach even greater heights. —HELEN MENGUCCI Mrs. Smith: “Nature gives the snail a house for his own protection—who can give another example”? Phyllis: “The crab”. Mrs. Smith: “Right! Another example”. Phipps: “Tinned sardines”. Miss Mackey: “Give me an example of in- direct taxation. Tommy K.: “The dog tax.” Miss Mackey: “ How is that?” Tommy K.: “The dog doesn’t have to pay it.” Staff Lament The student gets the paper, The school gets the fame, The printer gets the money, The staff gets the blame. When a census taker wants to get the pop- ulation of a Scotch village he simply rolls a penny down the street. Miss Powers:: “Who was Homer?” Dutton: “That’s the fellow Babe Ruth made famous.” THE TOOT 27 .10 Football Canastota’s football season for the year of 1939 was one of the best that we have had in recent years. Coach Schmidt entered the school in the Upper Mohawk Valley League in the follow- ing: football, basketball, baseball and track. The league in football consists of New Hartford, Whitesboro, Hamilton, Clinton, Cazenovia and Canastota. The team is about the lightest Canasto- ta has had in years. It started the season as inexperienced men with the exception of a few. Canastota lost their first game to Onei- da for this reason. The team having once been under fire rallied and defeated New Hartford, Hamil- ton, Cazenovia. Canastota was defeated by Clinton and Whitesboro who captured first place. Canastota, having been beaten out of first, took second. Oneida 26....................Canastota 0 Cazenovia 7..................Canastota 13 New Hartford 0...............Canastota 19 Hamilton 7...................Canastota 14 Clinton 21 ..................Canastota 19 Whitesboro 27 ...............Canastota 13 The following were connected with foot- ball: Coach Mr. Schmidt; Asst. Coach, Mr. Ostrynski; Manager, Hamilton Mero; Assist- ants, Ted Mero, Reuben Holliday, Eddie Mar- chetti, Dutton Stearns, Pete Ellis. Team—Tony Guifre, Sam Guifre, Louis Cretaro, Ed Cretaro, Ernest Cretaro, Almon New, Vernon Hall, Frank Morano, Philip Ack- erman, Bill Sicilia, Malcolm Sterling, Don Phipps, Joe Mussacrio, George Cox, Sam Ez- zo, James Tornabene, Don Robison, John De- Nunzio, John Ezzo, Dominick Gatto, Bob Gat- to, Dick Cronk, Albert Deppolito, Tony Ep- polito, Gerard LeBlanc, Vincent Setticase. —GEORGE COX THE TOOT •SI Basketball Running up against heavy odds, the Cinton 33 ..........Canastota 31 Canastota High school fcasketeers ended a Oneida 37 ..........Canastota 44 med’oers season winning only seven of their Waterville 33 ......Canastota 22 scheduled seventeen games. Most of the loss- Cazeno ia 28........Canastota 24 es were decided fcy two or four points, as the Hamilton 30 ........Canastota 25 scores below reveal. Sherrill 27.........Canastota 23 We were once again a member of the Chittenango 12......Canastota 29 upper Mohawk Valley League which consists New Hartford 27.....Canastota 25 of Cazenovia, Hamilton, Sherrill, Waterviile Chittenrngo 24......Canastota 28 and New Hartford High Schools. Clinton 56 .........Canastota 36 The squad consisted of A1 New, Lou Cre- Oneida 26...........Canastota 28 taro, Tony Guifre, Frank Morano, Bobby Waterville 34.......Canastota 41 Gatto, Bill Stearns, Sam Ezzo, Harry Gala- Cazenovia 33 .......Canastota 21 votti and the Cretaro twins Eddie and Ernie. Sh rrill 22.........Canastota 24 Stockbridge 19 ............Canastota 28 Hamilton 31 ........Canastota 29 New Hartford 27 ...........Canastota 24 —FRANK MORANO Mrs. Bogardus: “Well, Johnny, how do you Lorna and Barbara were passing a hard- like your new teacher?” ware store, in the window of which were lawn Johnny: “Not much. She doesn’t know any- mowers, resplendent with rubber wheels. Said th'ng—she asked me who it was that discov- Lorna, “Oh, look, Barb, they have rubbers ered America”. on”. 32 THE TOOT C. H. S. Band The Canastota High School Band under the guidance and patience of Mr. and Mrs. Baritaud has accomplished many things dur- ing the past year. The Madison County Fes- tival which was held at our high school on May 3rd and 4th, was one of the highlights of the year. The last event of this season was the GALA SPRING CONCERT held in the high school gymnasium. This concert was a combination of the grade schools as well as high school. The members of our band are: Clarinets—Bud Hall, Marion Lehner, L. Ster- ling, M. Farr, D. Preston, Stevens. Tornatore, S. Rubin, Simon, Gurney. Drums—V. Malfitano, Schmidt, Parker, Uh- lig- Sousaphone—M. Sterling. Tuba—D. Robison. French Horn—M. Argersinger, E. Stearns, Miss Heller (faculty), B. Gleason. Cornets—Holliday, Morano, Gleason, McLean, Calli. Slide Trombone—T. Schirmer, H. Hoyt. Oboe— Rubin, J. Ponticello. Flutes—Morecroft, A. Near, P. Milmoe. C. H. S. ORCHESTRA An addition to the music department in the last year there has been the formation of the orchestra. In its short existence, it has promptly set a foot on the road to future success. The members of the orchestra are: Violins—Miss Bush (faculty), Jack Caldwell, Marion Lehner, V. Hall. Cellos—Hesper Hoyt, Margaret Ash. Violas—M. Morecroft, Lorna Weimer. Piano—Mary Ellen Argersinger. Flute—Annie Morecroft. Oboe—Jo Ponticello. French Horn—Miss Heller (faculty). Base Horn—Malcolm Sterling. —AUDREY NEAR THE TOOT Boxing The Canastota High Boxing Team won three of the four matches they fought. They defeated the Skaneafehs High team twice. The first time by a score of 8 to 3, the sec- ond time by a score of 8.5 to 1.5. They won the first against Oswego by a score of 7 to 4, and lost the second against the same team by a score of 6.5 to 5.5. The team consisted of the following boys. F. Patane 95 lbs., P. Eliis 95 lbs., H. Fi- ore 100 lbs., A. Farnach 10 Olbs., A. Veschus- sio 105 lbs., F. Mariano 110 lbs., A Basilio 110 lbs., C. Torratore 115 lbs., J. Russitano 115 lbs., G. Sorbello 120 lbs., J. Stagnetti 120 lbs., R. Hamlin 120 lbs., E. L: Blanc 125 lbs., L. Nichols 130 lbs., V. Hall 135 lbs., S. Guifre 140 lbs., P. H r.m!in 145 lbs., C. Cretaro 155 lbs.. C. Moore 165 lbs. Mi. Schmidt expects to have a league next year. This year he put on a novice tournament for boys who had never been out for boxing. The boys were matched as equal- ly as possr’ble according to age and weight. The winners were awarded medals. —RAYMOND THIVIERGE Jennie: “How are you getting along in the school ?” Grace:: “Oh, I’m as famous at Napoleon.” Jennie: “How come?” Grace: “I went down in History.” Teacher: “I hope I didn’t see you looking at Fred’s book, Tommy?” Tommy: “I hope you didn’t too, sir.” Edri:e LcElanc: “Dors the giraffe have a soi3 threat if it gets its feet wet?” Gerard: ‘ Yes, but not until the following week.” “Have you ever heard about the Scotch- man who said “Keep the change.” “No”. “You never will.” 34 THE TOOT Girls- Basketball The girls basketball group enjoyed one of their most successful seasons, going thru undefeated. There was an intramural lea- gue of seven teams with the following acting captains, Martha Caldwell, M. J. Albanese, Theresa Garafolo, Rose Peretta, Elia Alban- ese, Rose Mariano and Santa Stagnetti. M. Caldwell’s and M. J. Albanese’s teams were tied for first place with no losses. Canastota played home games with Sher- rill, New Hartford, Chittenango and Cazen- ovia at Cazenovia. Fifty girls participated in intramural and varsity basketball. The following girls will have their names on the basketball plaque: Mary Jane Albanese, Mary Malvaso, Martha Caldwell, Florence Buttino, Rose Mariano, Alice Lind- ley, Florence Salamone, Patricia Clarke, Es- tella Rusiso and Clara Mae Harle. —M. MALVASO Girls- Hockey The girls wish to thank Miss Heller for the many kindnesses she has shown us. We, the class of ’40 hope she has many more successful years in C. H. S. On October 5, the Cazenovia girls jour- neyed here for a fast and furious game and our team lost. The score was 5-1. Lunch was served after the game. On October 12, in the morning New Hart- ford girls arrived. Our team, somewhat im- proved, was the victor with the score 3-1. The girls were our guests at the boys foot- ball game in the afternoon. October 17, the team ventured to Sher- rill and during the game it began to snow. Snow couldn’t stop our team however, and the girls slipped to a neat victory, winning 4-0. Hot cocoa and sandwiches was served. October 18, a hockey play-day was held at Cazenovia. The schools participating were Sherburne, Clinton, Cazenovia and Canastota. We drew for teams and Canastota drew Sherburne, so Cazenovia and Clinton were the other team. The latter won. VARSITY Estella Russo, Catherine Scheid, Flor- ence Salamone, Nona Severance, Lorna Wei- mer, Elaine Acker, Theresa Albanese, Mary Albanese, Florence Buttino, Patricia Clarke, Martha Caldwell, Shirley Cardner, Virginia Cox, Andy Eppolito, Jean Felkner, Madeline Fratini, Audrey Mason, Nancy Greiner, Hel- en Glennie, Clara Harle, Audrey Lahah, Alice Lindley, Rose Mariano, Mary Malvaso, Molly Malvaso. INTRAMURAL Elia Albanese, Millie Albanese, Sarah DiMauro, Josephine DiVeronica, Estella D’amico, Virginia Ely, Jane F'arnam, Rita LeBlanc, Theresa Lizzio, F'rozie Lombardi, Audrey Near, Arthusa Osgood, Rose Peretta, Concetta Patane, Rose Russitano, Shirley Sorci, Betty Sutton, Pauline Stagnetti, Santa Stagnetti, Mary Tornatore, Rita Wimmer. —RUTH CHANDLER Oy, Oy, Oy, An oyster met an oyster And they were oysters two. Two oysters met two oysters And they were oysters, too Four oysters met a pint of milk And they were oyster stew. Father: “What made you so late?” Thivierge: “I had to stay after school.” Father: “What for?” Thivierge: “I didn’t know where the Azores were”. Father: “Well, after this, remember where you put things.” THE TOOT 35 Wrestling Winning seven out of eleven matches, the Canastota High School wrestling team shows great improvement over last year. Since wrestling has been introduced by Coach Wallace Ostrynski a year ago, the C. H. S. grapplers have come along in great style. A scholastic wrestler isn’t the wrestler who groans, grunts and is muscle-bound but he is a wrestler who possesses strength, mus- cular coordination and the ability to think fast in action. Representing Canastota in the scholastic wrestling were: T. Buda 95 lbs., R. Wilde and H. Shumard 105 lbs., V. Malfitano 115 lbs., C. Berry 125 lbs., G. LeBlanc 135 lbs., D. Phipps 145 lbs., C. Moore 155 lbs., P. Ack- erman and H. Ball 165 lbs., D. Wilkinson, 175 lbs. Robert Wilde of the 105 lb. class proved to be the ablest wrestler, winning ten out of eleven matches. Scholastic wrestling matches are not like professional matches, which are much rough- er, but they develop the boys more than any other sport today. Canastota is beginning to understand wrestling, so if it stands behind the team, wrestling will become one of the school’s leading sports. Results of matches with other schools are as follows: Opponent Canastota Norwich 21 ..........................14 Norwich 20 ..........................26 Van Hornesville 33...................10 Van Hornesville 11.5 ..............21.5 Watertown 34 ........................ 3 Watertown 40 ........................ 5 Sidney 0 ............................23 Sidney 0 ............................25 Camden 5 ............................40 Whitesboro 5.........................40 Whitesboro 5.........................40 —HOMER BALL Track Canastota’s first track meet was with Chittenango and Cazenovia May 11. Cazenov- ia nosed out Canastota for second place. Only six Canastota men participated. The second meet was at Norwich, May 18, where Canastota came in fourth. There were four men in competition with Norwich, Oxford, Cazenovia, Sherburne and Sidney. Seven track men journeyed to Utica for the third annual Upper Mohawk Valley Lea- gue Track Meet, which was held May 25. Sixth place was taken by Canastota. The season was ended with a meet at Colgate June 1. It was attended by three Canastota men who obta'ned fourth place in Class B. Coach Sherry Wood did a good job of training the team. The captain of the team and outstanding performer for the year was Dick Cronk. He won every pole vault com- petition. The veterans from 1939 are Dick Cronk, Dick Wilkinson. Malcolm Sterling, John Ezzo and Robert Wilde. The newcomers are Dut- ton Steam’, Hamilton Mero and Robert Mero. Those attending every meet are: Dick Cronk, Dick Wilkinson, and Robert Wilde. Although the track team did not have an im- pressive record, it did have outstanding per- formers in every track meet. —ROBERT WILDE Every Scotch father insists that his son The idea for slow-motion pictures came sow his wild oat3 in the back yard where they to its inventor while watching two Scotch will do some good. reaching for the lunch check. 3« THE TOOT Humor Two old ladies were talking about the mod- ern fashions. “And what do you think of the hats girls wear?” asked Mrs. Jones. “They don’t wear them now; they just walk along- side of them”, answered Mrs. Smith. —TOOT— Never go in the water after a hearty meal; you’ll never find it there. —TOOT— “What’s the matter, Jeep? You look mournful ?” “That’s what’s the matter—I’m more’n full.” —TOOT— Mr. Ostrynski: “Ackerman, can you tell the class just what grass is?” Philip: “Yes, grass is whiskers on the earth.” —TOOT— Mr. Uhlig: “I’ve been thinking, my son, of retiring and leaving my business to you.” George: “There’s no hurry, Dad, you work a few years more and we can retire togeth- er.” —TOOT— Margaret: “Please be careful, this is the first time I have ever ridden in a taxi cab.” Taxi Driver: “That’s alright lady, this is first time I have ever driven one.” —TOOT— Helen: “Is it really lucky to have a black cat follow you ?” Sammy: “It depends whether you are a man or a mouse.” —TOOT— Old Lady: “What is your brother’s name?” Boy: “We call him Flannel.” Old Lady: “How peculiar. Why?” Boy: “Because he shrinks from washing.” —TOOT— Miss Heller: “What is your idea of clean sport ?” Teresa: “Swimming.” —TOOT— Doctor: “Ever had any trouble with dys- pepsia.” Morky: “Only when I try to spell it.” Mr. McLean: “Homer, why are you late for school every morning?” Homer: “Every time I come to the corner, a sign says ‘School-go-slow’ ” —TOOT— “I)o you play golf?” asked Louie. “Heavens, no,” replied Helen “I don’t be- lieve I should even know how to hold a cad- die”. —toot— A. Boughton: “My father’s a doctor. I can be sick for nothing.” Bill Stearns: “Well, mine’s a preacher—so I can be good for nothing.” —TOOT— Patient: “I believe I’m a little better,Doc- tor, but I’m still short of breath.” Doctor: “I can stop that completely after a few more treatments.” —TOOT— Mrs. Smith: “Sam, define vacuum”. Sam: “I have it in my head, but I can’t say it”. —TOOT— Vincent: “What do you think would go well with my purple and green socks?” George: “Hip boots.” —TOOT— She: “Don’t you think that love is ab- surd ?” He: “Yes, just two silly.” —TOOT— George: “When I am sitting in a dentist’s chair, what time is it?” Tommy: “How should I know.” George: “It’s tooth hurty.” —TOOT— Bobbie (to girl friend): You look sweet enough to eat.” Girl Friend: “I do eat. Where shall we go?” —TOOT— Salesman: That is the smartest hat we have.” Bill: “It doesn’t have to be smart. I’ll put the brains in it myself.” THE TOOT 37 CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page 11) In June, we took the Seniors to Owasco Lake. The weather was fine, but the roller coaster had aged two years when we left at the end of the day. As serious Seniors we held our first meeting of the year, and amidst great politi- cal campaigning, elected the following offi- cers. President, Mary Tibbits; Vice President Tommy Kolar; Secretary, Lorna Weimer; Treasurer, Nilda Guidoni. A great rivalry developed between the Juniors led by Charles Borgognoni and the Seniors, but we agreed on an armistice in the Fall in order to hold a highly successful Junior-Senior party in the gym. We began planning in March for our “Toot” and elected Barbara Imhofe as editor- in-chief to be assisted by Thomas Kolar with Nilda Guidoni as a very capable business manager. In May, Sammy flaunted our flag high when he captured top honors in prize speak- ing and again we bristled with pride over this example of Senior ability. June 21st we held our Senior Ball, an event looked forward to for weeks—all the more successful due to a new scheme of de- corating never before used in C. H. S. And now with the close of our Senior year—we want to express our deepest thanks to a faculty who was never too busy or never too tired to offer help and advice—and to advisors who helped make our four high schools years—ones that we will ever re- member. —MARY R. TIBBITS AN AVERAGE DAY IN CANASTOTA HIGH SCHOOL (Continued from page 14) count noses while the Juniors and Sen- iors are having a marvelous time bounc- ing around and talking (as ever). 1:16 P. M. Sutton and Durfee denounce all schools as tyrannical as they grudgingly go off to classes. 1:25 P. M.—The school provides cotton for all ears as Prof’s Squeak-box orchestra starts its fifth period serenading. 1:31 P. M.—A shadow on the wall, and Miss Peters scurries past, vigorously waving paint brushes at wayward artists. 1:45 P. M.—Study Hall is full of buzzings, especially in the vicinity of Hollenbeck, Imhofe and Ippolito—(they just can’t keep still. 2:15 P. M.—A little black bat, in search of knowledge, ventures into a Shorthand class conducted by Mrs. Milmoe, causing great excitement. Mr. Hedgelon, the gal- lant hero, dashes madly in to rescue her. 2:54 P. M.—Mrs. Smith interrupts Chemis- try Class in search of a lost pencil, for which interruption, we remain eternally grateful. 3:10 P. M.—During the Lab. period, Miss Daniels carefully explains to the Kolar- Tibbits-Weimer table just why it is bad for the heart to hold a lighted match in a gasoline tank. 3.25 P. M.—Nilda and Malcolm can be heard to sigh with relief as freedom is only five minutes away. 3:30 P. M.—The minute to which everyone looks forward. Whoopee! ! 3:51 P. M.—Pinky Schmidt and Miss Heller close shop. Miss Heller to journey to her new little house by the side of the road. 4:00 P. M.—We leave the school to romance —typified by Alfreda and Vincent and LaVerna and Dockey. Finis Compliments of Compliments of DR. H. C. SPENCER DR. GEORGE S. PIXLEY Compliments of Compliments of DR. R. B. CUTHBERT DR. T. J. RUNFOLA Compliments of Compliments of DR. J. H. SULLIVAN DR. M. D. OLCOTT Compliments of Compliments of DR. PAUL A. FERRARA DR. C. R. TORNATORE Compliments of ROSS A. PATANE Compliments of DAVID F. WALLACE Compliments of ANTONIO G. WALDO Compliments of JOHN L. ROBERTSON Compliments of CLARENCE E. CONLEY Compliments of WOOLSEY WOOLSEY Attorneys-At-Law Compliments of AVON THEATRE The Latest in Pictures Canastota, New York Compliments of DR. S. T. BARTON DECKER INSURANCE Compliments of Lowest Rates With Safety Terms LAURE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE At Rome State Bank Since 1910 All Branches of Beauty Culture Home 11 Stroud Street Phone 6361 149 Center St. Phones 4611 and 6301 Canastota, New York Success To The Class of 1940 Compliments of PHIL RYAN O. ZUMBO Dodge Plymouth Barber Canastota, New York • Canastota, New York C. LYNN TAYLOR Compliments of Canastota, New York DeLUXE BEAUTY SHOP 1 .ife Insurance Peterboro St. Phone 4741 Canastota, New York Compliments of Compliments of FINE’S SHOE STORE Your Local Ford Dealer Family Shoes at a ARTHUR L. STROUGH Family Price Canastota, New York Are you discounted over prospects for profitable employment or further training? Do you know about the special, semi- tutorial training offered at the ONONDAGA BUSINESS SCHOOL Its graduates are happily and successfully employed. Ask for the catalog. C. Nell Eigabroadt, Prin. Syracuse, New York CANASTOTA FRUIT CO. Dealers In Fresh Fruits, Vegetables Groceries And Meats Phone 3651 Congratulations to The Class of 1940 CENTRAL CITY BUSINESS INSTITUTE Syracuse, New York BEN FRANKLIN STORE A home owned store owned by Local People Your Patronage is Appreciated Canastota, New York Always Something New in Dry Goods Dresses Mililnery Curtains HOWARD S. GLEASON Incorporated 133 So. Peterhoro St. Canastota, New York The Herald-Journal and Sunday Herald-American always tells it first. Canastota Agent—Jerden P. Genge Residence 3451 Office 5671 Compliments of E. F. SCHEPP SON Funeral Directors Furniture Canastota, New York Compliments of G. R. CARDNER Meats and Groceries Phone 5481 204 No. Main St. We Deliver Compliments of Compliments of CERIO’S UPTOWN WEBSTER PAPER BEAUTY SALON AND SUPPLY CO. Phone 2921 Albany, N. Y. Compliments of CRONK’S MEAT MARKET Canastota, New York Compliments of J. C. SKADEN Canastota, New York SAVE AT HOPE’S Compliments of Men’s and Boys’ DUNN’S BAKERY Clothing Canastota, New York and Furnishings Compliments of The CANDY KITCHEN Compliments of TORNATORE FARFAGLIA Phone 5371 Canastota, New York Oneida, New York Compliments of P. B. BURDICK Compliments of Distributor of Gates Homestead Milk H. L. BEMISS Compliments of ‘ Say it with Flowers NEAR’S GARAGE from North Peterboro St. DEBRUCQUE’S GREENHOUSE Canastota, New York Phone 6161 Canastota, N. Y. Compliments of JOSEPH PANEBIANCO Good Food—Served Right Fancy Groceries — Meats KING’S RESTAURANT Dial 3881 Dial 2766 Center St. APPRECIATION VYe wish to express to the merchants and professional men of Canastota and vicinity our appreciation for their aid and co-operation in helping to make possible this year book of the graduating class of 1940. THE SENIOR CLASS “THRIFT IS A FLOWER” (Book of Knowledge) It is a hardy plant that grows wild on seashores and on tops of mountains. It grows among the cracks of rock ledges, always as high up as it can get. Thrift is also a habit necessary for success. Include a systematic plan of saving in your plan for Financial In- dependence. 25c per week will grow to $100.00 in about Gx 2 years when saved in the . . . CANASTOTA SAVINGS LOAN ASSN. ‘Put Your SAVINGS in the Loan” Good Luck and Best Wishes to Each Member of the Class of 1940 from Millie, Pauline, Betty, Alex, Jay, Ned, Charlie, Louie and Andy T. H. PERRIN CO. The Rexall Store CANASTOTA - CHITTENANGO ANDY ADAMS. Prop. ROYAL AND CORONA TYPEWRITERS Compliments of REX BODY CORPORATION CANASTOTA, N. Y. MANUFACTURERS QUALITY SCHOOL BUS BODIES