Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

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THE TOOT 23 FRESHMAN CLASS Entering high school with ultimate suc- cess as our hope, we, the Class of ’44 quickly elected the following officers to guide us dur- ing our first year in Canastota High School President, Anthony Borgognoni; Vice Presi- dent, Vincent Albanese; Secretary, Josephine Farfaglia; Treasurer, Barton Morecroft. We profited greatly by the timely ad- vice given to us by Miss Mackey and Mr. Hedglon, our advisers. As must befall every freshman class, initiation hit us in October and the sopho- mores inflicted their wrath in full fury but after a week of “fun” we began planning for next year’s freshmen. We held our first social event in Febru- ary in the gymnasium in the form of a danc- ing party, which was attended even by the crashing upper classmen. We also progressed financially as dues were collected monthly. In mid-April we un- veiled our window. We closed our year with a picnic held at Green Lake on June 5th. We are very proud of the large number of freshmen who wrote their names on the athletic, dramatic and musical activities of Canastota High school. —ANTHONY BORGOGNONI Nancy: “My family can trace its an- cestors back to the days of William the Con- queror.” Dutton: “We think our family is old too, but unfortunately all our family records were lost in the flood.” Hotel Proprietor: “Do you want the por- ter to call you?” Jack: “No thanks, I awaken every mor- ning at seven.” Hotel Prop.: “Then would you mind calling the porter?”

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THE TOOT 22 SOPHOMORE CLASS We, the Class of ’43 entered the high school in September 1939, as a new and pros- perous class. We were amazed and slightly afraid of seeing new faces and new teachers. After we became acquainted with everybody, we held our first class meeting with Mrs. Fudesco, our class advisor. The freshmen class officers were: President, Richard Perretta; Vice Presi- den, Michael DiNunzio; Secretary, Ruth Evans; Treasurer, Marie Lambo. On October 29, 1939, we held a Hal- lowe’en party in the high school gym. Games were played and refreshments were served and the party was a great success. In Janu- ary, 1940, we had a sleigh ride. In September, 1940, we came back as sophomores faced with a new and exciting year ahead of us. About the third week of school, we held our first meeting of the year. Our sophomore class officers were: President, David Hoyt; Vice President, Frank Mariano; Secretary, Mary Waldo; Treasurer, Carmela Aquino. At this meeting plans for initiation were made. We decided to have a black list and a party for the freshmen and sophomore classes at the close of the eventful week. At the Hallowe’en Festival the sopho- more class sponsored the management of a candy booth and Miss Virginia Foley, wear- ing the best looking costume walked off with the first prize. We had a party in December and another on April 19. The latter was a surprise birth- day party for our class advisor, Mrs. Fudes- co. Members of the faculty attended. There was dancing and refreshments were served. On April 21, our class window arrived. It was installed and unveiled at a ceremony the next day. When May 24 rolled around, we all took a bus to have a picnic at Suburban Park. This closed an eventful year for sophs who are eagerly looking forward to next semes- ter. —MARY WALDO

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24 THE TOOT GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The girls basketball squad was fortunate in having back several members of last year’s successful squad. Home and home games were played with Morrisville, Chit- tenango and Verona and of six games played 5 were won and one lost to Verona on their court by a score of 27-32. A great many girls were out which should mean more basketball for girls at C. H. S. Following is a list of those who partici- pated in games during season: Florence But- tino. Rose Mariano, Alice Lindley, Estella Russo, Florence Salamone, Clara Mae Harle, Nancy Greiner, Madeline and Mary Fratini, Lucy Licciardello, Jessie Moore, Audrey La- hah, Frances Aquino, Rosie and Josie Ippol- ito, Betty June Schmidt, Margaret Sgroi, An- toinette Eppolito, Santa Stagnitti, Theresa Albanese, Ruth Dygert, Molly Malvaso, Sarah DeMauro, Nona Severance. Girls’ Play Day Several play days have been held this year. Canastota girls started with a Volley- ball Play Day here with girls coming from Sherrill, Oneida, Morrisville and Cazenovia. After the games, dancing was held in the gym followed by dinner in the cafeteria. Canastota took part in a winter play day at Morrisville with skiing and toboganning in the morning. Lunch was followed by roller skating, basketball and dancing in the gym. They also attended a basketball play day at Sherrill with New Hartford, Canastota and Cazenovia participating. The Canastota girls were hosts to Morrisville, Cazenovia, Oneida and Sherrill on Tuesday, June 10th after school. There was softball and archery in back of the school. After the games the girls went by bus to Oneida Lake. The Oneida Community As- sociated Clubs graciously granted us the use of their park and beach at Lewis Point. After the swim a picnic lunch was served. —NANCY GREINER