Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1944 volume:

r i p THE r r TOOT w — PRESENTED BY The Class of 1944 Canastota High School CANASTOTA, N. Y. rll == 1 r r JUNE 1944 r 2 THE TOOT Toot Staff Uditor-in-Chicf ..........ASA SMITH Assistant Editor. AUGUSTINE ALBANESE business Manager DOROTHY PRESTON Asst. Business Manager . ROSE 1PPOLITO Photngiaphv Mgr. VINCENT ALBANESE Asst. Photo. Mgr.......TONY RUSSITANO Typing Editor JOSEPHINE LANZAFAM! Pubicity ...............MARY KAY YORK Adv. Manager Circulation Managers . . . . Art Editors . . iiiimor....... 11UTH WALDO MICHAEL TORNA'IOltii | JOHN MENGUCCI 1 ROGER BAROTT | SANTINA PATANE | LUCY L1CCIARDELLO I SYLVIA MILLER [JESSIE MOORE LITERARY BOARD Josephine Farfaglia Margaret Fisher Coneetta Crimi Michael Tornatore Dcrotha Stevens Patricia Milmoe Helen Bonaventura Betty Schmidt Frances Aquino Mary Stearns Mary Fisher Betty McLean Sam Naslasi William Fisher Contents Toot Staff .................................................. 2 Dedication ...................................................2 Senior Cass Picture ......................................... 1 Editorials................................................... 5 Faculty .................................................... (i Board of Education.......................................... (j Class History................................................ 7 Class Alphabet ...........................................8-9 Class Prophecy ............................................10 Class Will ................................................11 Who’s Who In Senior Class.................................12-13 A Typical Day in C. H. S..................................11-15 Popularity Contest ..........................................15 Class Honors ................................................... Honor Students.................................................. Class Officers.................................................. Class of 1911 ............................................17-23 Junior Class ................................................21 Sophomore Clas:; ............................................25 Freshman Class ..............................................26 K. E. Society............................................... 27 C. H. S. Band ...............................................28 Giee Club................................................... 29 Football ..................................................... Basketball ................................................. jj Swing Band ................................................... Girls’ Sports .............................................. 33 sP°nsors .......................... . 34-35 Autographs ................................................. o6 PP61 JO SSVHO 3H± THE TOOT 1944 5 1944 Editorial Graduation from high school is the zenith of our lives to the present, but it is by no means the culmination of our education. It merely heralds the advent of higher learning and training to meet ever developing prob- lems of the future. However, no matter how high our academic standards may be. there is no course for us which attains the require- ments for perfect understanding. Neverthe- less, our intellectual and spiritual training gained in grade and high school prepare and furnish us with the tools to build our mind and morals for adult life. We know that obtaining knowledge is a life long task, and as long as we live we should strive to grow in perfection. At this time ad- vance training will be one of the requisites determining the possibility of a permanent peace in the post-war era. After the war many grave problems will be facing us as a nation. We, the new and coming citizens, will be called upon to manage the affairs of gov- ernment and to solve these problems. Only by a thorough knowledge of the function of the government and a complete understand- ing of the causes and details of the prob- lems can we squarely face the tasks, and work for a successful solution. We, in presenting this yearbook, have col- lected a fairly complete chronicle of our four prospering and fruitful years of high school. We, the class of '44, wish to take this oppor- tunity to thank both the Board of Educaion and the faculty for their unerring guidance and help. —ASA SMITH Editorial We are the future governing body of America and as citizens should learn to ac- cept the responsibilities of citizenship as well as its privileges. We are a nation of people of all walks of life living in a nation not created by super- men, but by free and independent actions of its individuals. Our government is not composed of men directly responsible to “master minds”, but a government created by a free and enlight- ened people. It is for this that many of our fellow class- mates have left to increase an already large honor roll. No army is stronger than its re- serves; our reserves are the millions of young men now in high school who will be trained for military service. And we on the home front should be alert to protect that for which we fight. —AUGUSTINE ALBANESE 6 THE TOOT The Faculty Mr. I Mr. ] Miss Mrs. Vera Gray Smith Miss Louise H. Powers Miss Gertrude E. Daniels Miss Rita E. Mackey Mrs. Samuel Fudesco lien F. Bogardus, Supt. of Schools ). Robert McLean, Principal Anna B. Clines, Vice Principal Mr. William C. Schmidt Miss Margaret Heller Mrs. W'heeler Milmoe Mr. Lawrence Waldo Miss Florence Furfaro Mrs. Helen C. York ?!rs. Robert Bielefeld Mrs. Ruth G. Brooks 'V-3 Elizabeth Dominy Mrs. D. Robert McLean Board of Education lbert E. Campbell, President Glen F. Bogardus, Clerk Mrs. May C. Phillips Clifford W. Cramp James A. Grilli Claude B. Ellis Rose: You told me to file those letters.” Mrs. Milmoe: Yes.” Rose: “1 was just thinking it would be easier to trim them with shears.” June: “What do you think of my latest brain child?” Mrs. McLean: “I’m afraid we will be un- able to adopt it. THE TOOT 7 History of Senior Class Renumber four years ago when we first entered high school? How jubilant we all were to think we'd finally made the grade! Well, here we are again, finished products and really proud of ourselves too; for now (we think) it will be safe to list ourselves among the wordly wise. But let us go back to our debut into high sc 100I. We were a bit confused when we first ventured into the matter of electing class of- ficers but. being gifted children, we quickly caught on and succeeded in electing Anthony Borgognoni, president; Vincent Albanese. vice-president; Josephine Farfaglia, secre- tly and Barton Morecroft, treasurer. Under the tutelage of Miss Mackey and Mr. Hedg- lon as advisors, we were otf to a great start. October brought what we had feared from the very day we entered these new halls of arning—initiation. The wrath of our up- per-classmen had us bowing and courtesying at every turn. Of course, we really didn't mind wearing our clothes inside out and hav- ing a different shoe on each foot! We gallant- ly supplied all the upper-classmen with lolli- pops and apples. (Wormy apples were purely accidental!) After a week of such a chaotic state of affairs we went back to normal. Our first social event came in February. It was a party held in the gym. Needless to say we conducted ourselves with decorum. Without a doubt our proudest moment came in April when we unveiled our class window. To us. its blue and gold hues were the most attractive. We closed our first year with a bang-up picnic at Green Lake. Some of us were so enthralled with everything that we almost missed our return bus. Our sophomore year began by electing the following officers: President, Barton More- croft; Vice-president, Mike Tornatore; Sec- tary. Justine Venturine; treasurer, Dorothy Preston. Accustomed to our surroundings by this time, we now pursued the freshmen, using our prerogative to the best of our ability. Af- ter we had our fun we all attended a party which was in reality a loving truce between the mighty sophomores and meek freshmen. September 1943, found us merrily on our way into another year with all of our mem- bers still intact. We elected the following of- ficers: President, Asa Smith ; Vice-president, Sylvia Miller; Secretary, Mary Kay York; Treasurer, Josephine Lanzafami. Our next undertaking was a Hallowe'en party which was quite a success. (Remember all the cider we drank? It must have been the salty popcorn balls.) The Junior Prom was our last big objective for that year. With decorations following a patriotic theme and music provided by Chic Webb, we can truly say it was a success. At last, our senior year and we're off— heading for our main goal—graduation. This year our leaders are: Sam Nastasi, president; Josephine Farfaglia. vice-president; Connie Crimi, secretary and Rose Ippolito, treasurer. Mrs. York replaced Mr. Hedglon as advisor, Mr. Hedglon having found a more lucrative field than the teaching profession with the Oneida, Ltd. Our activities began to soar like a P-38. First, we sponsored an assembly program; next we gave a Valentine dance. Before wc realized it we were making plans for publica- tion of “The Toot” , and Miss Mackey was advisedly warning us that we had only seven weeks left before history regents. Our final fling was the Senior Ball which was indeed a gala affair. Well, we’re here at last, graduating sen- iors. We really haven’t much to leave behind since we’ll probably never be famous or fur- nish the country with a President. Just the same let's say au revoir to C. H. S. with a smile on our lips and with Victory as our aim. —CONNIE CRIMI 1 8 THE TOOT 1 Class Alphabet I A is for Albanese, Augustine and Vincent, To achieve success their road is bent. And for Frances, Anthony and James How low their pride, how high their aims. I B is for Roger. Mildred, Georgian and Tony B. For them success we surely see. I C is for Agnes, Virginia and Ernest They'll get along if they do their durn’dest. Also Crimi, Cross and Cunningham, Just before, they always charm. I D is for Debrucque, Clarice by name, How very great will be her fame. c. E is for Eternal ambition, but we have no premonition. c F is for Josephine, Anthony and Mary Their lives will be full of happiness and always vary. Also for William, and Joanne Fusillo It is said they will be famous. We know they will be so. c I G is for Richard, Lucille and Charlie, They are always jolly. Also for Ernest, Roger and Mary too. In all they do we know they’ll be true. 1 H is for High School so proudly it stands; When we leave it, we’ll all clap our hands. r I i3 for Rose Ippolito, one of the twins, Her motto will be not to sink, but to swim. J is for Justice what our boys are fighting for— To bring it about in this terrible war. r. K is for Barbara, quiet and shy, She lowers her eyes when a boy passes by. r L is for Lucy and the Josephines, two, Members of the senior class good and true. [ M is for Mengucci, Miller and Moore, In all they do they shall surely score. Also for Harmon and Barton, our absent scholars, On them we can bet our honest dollars. r r r r THE TOOT ;9 N 0 P Q R S T U V w X Y Z Class Alphabet is for Sam, our class president He to us was surely sent. :s for the Orchestra, the fiddles and brasses— Made up of both lads and lasses. is for Dorothy and Santina so full of art, Their lives should be a great big lark. is for Questions — which cause many a tear— Pome day we’ll answer them without fear. is for Dewey one of the team— He will always win esteem. Also for Rapasadi, Russitano and Relyea Hood things of them people will say. is for Schmidt, Seabrook and the Smiths, two Their gains will be many their troubles few, Also for the Sgrois, Stagnitti and Spencer To them for help we will always refer. Also for Stevens, Stearns and Stokes, They have always been mighty good folks, is for Tactics and Michael Tornatore The combination most certainly will raise the score. is for Usefulness that every class should possess— After four short years in C. H. S. is for Vecchio, Anthony and Roccine Also our own Justine Venturine, is for Waldo our Mayor’s daughter And, unlike lambs She will slaughter. is for Xmas in the middle of the year Also for X—ams of which we have great fear. is for York our banker’s clerk Her duties she does not shirk. is for Zestfnlness and Zeal, A love for C. H. S. we will always feel. —MARY STEARNS 10 THE TOOT Class Prophecy Oh dear another Saturday afternoon and nothing to do! Guess I’ll go to see Mary Gril- li, the renowned fortune teller and see what life has to offer. Mary is sitting quietly, gazing into her crystal ball when suddenly she exclaims that she has been able to make contact with our old schoolmates of the class of ’44. Yes, they have all written their names on the honor roll of success. As the haze surrounding the crystal tail lifts, I see a factory—yes, an airplane fac- tory and Vincent Albanese is sitting in the main office, his feet on the desk and a line of telephones at his fingertips. At present he is dictating to his competent secretary, Dor- othy Preston. Josephine Lanzifami and Ag- nes Calhoun are among the switch-board op- erators and they are trying desperately 10 I cate Sam Sgroi and John Mengucci, the chief aeronautical engineers. “Production must be speeded up,” orders go forth to pro- duction manager Anthony Fiore and his as- sistants Ernest Garofalo and Anthony Vec- chio. Wait, there are planes droning overhead, and none other than Roger Barott and Au- gustine Albanese are at the controls, ferry- ing the ships to the new and remodeled Can- astota airport. After a safe and beautiful landing they are greeted by field manager Anthony Borgognoni and taken to Donald Cross, the manager of the airport. Say, is there a lunch room in this place? That aroma is unmistakable. Shall we follow our nose? Oh, there’s Rose Ippolito greeting customers and directing them to Josephine I omonaco for excellent service. In the kit- chen whence cometh that lovely aroma is Irene Seabrook, chef, and her assistant Bar- bara King. But we really must hurry back for the entertainment. Our own Connie Crimi steps up for the vocal as the orchestra swings out with sweet music. We listen attentively until she is almost thoroughly drowned out by more planes. Sure enough, it’s the new transcontinental passenger plane taking off with Charles ualavotti in the pilot’s seat and Richard Gal- lagher as the navigator. The plane is filled with passengers who are cheerfully careu tor by air stewardess Frances Aquino. A huge magnet on the roof of a building draws our attention to the earth. Down we go 1,000-2,000-3,000 feet and we hit ground in front of a very attractive dress shop call- ed The Magnetic Shop”, and owned by Mary Fisher and Jessie Moore. The clerks, Sy'.via Miller and Margaret Cunningham are talking sales while Joanne Fusillo models the latest styles designed by Roccine Vecchio and creat- ed Ly Clarice Debrucque and Georgian Bo- gardus. Their magazine illustrator is Sanlina Patane. Right next door is a small exclusive beauty salon owned and operated by Mildred Bartholomew and Margaret Sgroi. Our “trip” now takes us down the main street and we stop in front of a large white building which turns out to be a hospital. Mary Kay York, dietitian, is preparing trays for Mary Stearns and Ruth Waldo, registered nurses; and as we follow them thru the cor- ridors we meet head nurse Betty Schmidt on her way to assist in the “opening exer- cises” being conducted by Sawbones Spen- cer. Another wing of the hospital is entirely devoted to research work. Barton Morecroft and his assistant Josephine Farfaglia are con- versing in scientific terms as bookkeeper Ruth Relyea enters. Gee, isn’t she a beauty? It’s good old C. H. S., but sh-h-h, they’re having assembly. Coach Dewey Romagnoli is introducing a star player on one of the country’s leading football teams, Anthony Russitano, and Prof. Asa Smith takes great pleasure in presenting Lucille Galler, head of a woman’s reform (Continued on Page 33) THE TOOT 11 Class Will We, the graduating class of Canastota High School, acknowledging the possibility of a questionable state of mind in a sudden burst of generosity, do hereby will and bequeath the following items: To all Junior drivers—Some extra “A” gas coupons. To Byron Hilts—Tony Kussitano leaves a few inches of his height to impress the females. To any tall girl—Curtis Conklin as a steady. To Tony Danesi—Asa Smith wills some of his scholastic abilities. To Joe Ezzo— Skip” Ariola leaves his way with the women. To Mary Lou Farr—Some of Mildred Bar- tholomew's quiet characteristics. To Elizabeth Stearns—Frances Aquino leaves her ability to catch on quickly. To the 16 year old girls—More U. S. O. dances like the last one. To Mary Patane and Bob Prosser—Donald Cross and Bette Davis leave their place as watchmen of the study hall after school. To Sam Tornatore—Dewey’s place on the football team. To Josephine Lisi—Dorothy Preston leaves her knack for oral English. To Angela Tornatore—An alarm clock so that she can get to school on time. To Mrs. Smith—Fewer wandering boys in her Study Hall. To the Juniors—The task of locating one bound copy of National Geographic and one copy of Harper's Magazine. To the band—Clarice Debrucque leaves a certain trombone player. To Mary Fratini—Some of Justine Ventur- ine’s unexcitable ways. To Harvey Stocker—Tony Fiore leaves his ability to improvise excuses. To the Office force—Dale Smith leaves one less Smith to confuse them. To any aspirant to a bathing beauty con- test—Sylvia Miller leaves her ability to eat and not show it. To the Telephone Co.,—Burghie leaves his line, although he admits ne was rather fond of it. To any deserving Junior—Richard Gallag- her leaves his ability to sleep between classes. To the Army and Navy—More boys like the ones we have already contributed. To Carol Weimer—Rose Ippolito leaves her autographed picture of Frank Sinatra. To the High School—We leave a bottle of Chanel No. 5. To Carmen Cerio—A secretary to keep track of his women. To Richard Reiyea—John Mengucci leaves his ability to look studious. To Betty Miles—Sam leaves his memories. To Stella Stagnitti—Santina Patane leaves her place as Miss Heller's right hand man. To all (and there are plenty who need it)— Mary Grilli leaves her never-failing sense of humor. To the Latin II students—Jo Lomonaco leaves her ability to translate Caesar. To Freddie Parks—Donald Cross leaves some of his beautiful waves. To Archie Anderson—Angie Albanese leaves his corner seat in study hall. To anyone in a fix—Buck Sgroi leaves his boxing technique. To Betsy Barott—Roger leaves his traps to catch Billy. To Shep Pexton—Roger Gregg leaves his a- bility to concentrate in a noisy study hall. To Colleen Deraway—Mary Fisher leaves her musical ear (she is taking the other one with her.) To Buster Schmidt—Robert Stokes leaves his sweet disposition. —JOSEPHINE FARFAGLIA • Who’ s Who In The Senior Class Name Fondest Memory W'ants To Be Favorite Amusement Favorite Song Augustine Albanese .. . Annapolis Appt. . An officer Driving As Time Goes By Vincent Albanese . . . . . Year of 1944 . .Dancing . .On The Street of Regret Frances Aquino . 1942 . His . My Heart Tells Me Anthony Argentine .. . First date . Traveling . Poinciana James Ariola . Mac’s office . Sleep . Star Dust Roger Barott . Last day at C H S . . . Farmer . . Hunting . Long Ago and Far Away Mildred Bartholomew . Jr. Prom ’43 . . Hairdresser .... . Dancing . You’ll Never Know Georgian Bogardus ... . 4 yrs. at C. H. S. . . . Stenographer ... . . Movies . Don’t Sweetheart Me Anthony Borgognoni . . Year of 1944 Hying . Paper Doll Agnes Calhoun . K. E. Ball Stenographer .. . . Skating . Long Ago and Far Away H X Ernest Cary . Graduation . Swimming Honey Song w Virginia Cesario . Jr. Prom ’43 Secretary . Dancing . .You’ll Never Know g Concetta Crimi . K. E. Ball His inspiration . Moron jokes .... . I’ll Get By o Donald Cross Year of 1944 . Walking . I’ll Get By H Margaret Cunningham K. E. Convention . . Artist Majoretting . Why don’t you fall in love Clarice Debrucque . .. Jr. Prom 44 . .Lovely way to spend evening Josephine Farfaglia .. . Freshman Year .. .. Dental Hygienist . Lst. to B Eberle . . Star Dust Anthony Fiore . Last day at C H S . Admiral . Boxing . I Love You Mary Fisher . 1st day at C H S .. .. Dress designer . . Sewing . .Long Ago and Far Away William Fisher . K. E. ball ’44 . . Farmer . Reading Mairzy Doates Joanne Fusillo . K. E. ball 41 . . . . . Sinatra’s maid . . . Dancing . i’ll Be Around Charles Galavotti . ... . Senior year . . Cartoonist . Hunting . Star Eyes Lucille Caller (’amp life . Swimming . Star Dust Richard Gallagher . .. . Hist. C classes . .. . . Elec. Eng . Flying . No Love, No Nothin’ Ernest Garofalo . Eng. 4 classes . . . . Reporter . Driving . G. I. Jive Roger Gregg . Senior year . Musician . .Driving . Long Ago and Far Away Mary Grilli Freshman year . .. . . .List, to jokes . .. . Daybreak Rose Ippolito U. S. 0. dance .... . . Feature Singer . . Singing I’ll be Seeing You Barbara King 4 yrs at C. H. S. .. .. Nurse . Reading I’ll Get By 9 r-i r-i n n n n n n r-� n ]-� r-i n n r 1 Who’s Who In The Senior Class Name Fondest Memory Wants To Be Favorite Amusement Favorite Song Josephine Lanzafami . . Formats Artist . . Dancing I’ll Be Around Lucy Licciardello .... . . K. E. ball ’42 Good Dancing Night and Day Josephine Lomonaco . . . Trig, classes Independent ... . Jokes My Shining Hour John Mengucci . . Senior class . Engineer My Shining Hour Sylvia Miller . . Junior year Quiet Lovely way to spend evening Jessie Moore . . Senior ball ’43 .... Met. Opera singe r Dancing .... Somebody Loves Me Sam Nastasi . . Senior ball ’43 .... . U. S. A. pilot ..Flying Long Ago and Far Away Santina Patane . Drawing classes . . . . Artist .. Movies . Star Eyes Dorothy Preston . . . . . . Junior year In business .... .One Alone James Rapasadi . . Hist. C Classes .... Onion buyer Long Ago and Far Away Tony Russitano .. Year of 1944 Crooner Begin the Beguine Ruth Relyea . . Year of 1944 Sailor’s wife .. . When they ask about you Dewey Romagnoli . .. .. football season ’42 . A coach .Lovely way to spend evening Hetty Schmidt .. Jr. Prom ’44 Nurse Dancing .I’ll Be Seeing You Irene Seabrook . . Hist. C classes Stenographer ... Pins and Needles Margaret Sgroi .. Jr. Prom ’44 My own boss .. . . Read old letters . Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Sam Sgroi . . Football season .... A success Long Ago and Far Away Asa Smith . . Friends Ambassador .. . Vesta La Guiba Dale Smith . . Raseball season ... . Sailor .. Baseball My Shining Hour Mary Stearns . . Jr. Prom ’44 Nurse Lovely way to spend evening Dorotha Stevens . .. . . . Furloughs Stenographer . . Long Ago and Far Away Robert Stokes .. 4 yrs. at C. H. S. . . . Farmer .. Swimming . I'll Get By Mike Tornatore . . Year of ’43 . Dentist Dancing .I’ll Get By Anthony Vecchio . .. . 1944 . Elec. Eng. You’ll Never Know Roccine Vecchio . . Year of ’43 . Designer Dancing Long Ago and Far Away Justine Venturine ... . . U. S. 0. Dance Stenographer . Dancing . I Love You Ruth Waldo . . Jr. Prom ’43 Bachelor G:rl . Getting Sentimental over you Mary Kay York . . Formals Haopy Talking I’ll Get By —FRANCES AQUINO W THE TOOT 11 THE TOOT A Typical Day In C. H. S. 7:00—It is a bright sunny day in June, 1944, as pupils in the country run to catch the bus and are eagerly whisked away to another day of learning. 7:30—A few dazed students yawn sleepily as they lean along the balcony, and wcnder what happened to their timing that they ar- rived at such an unearthly hour as this. 7:45—Sees the majority of the students come in and wander up the stairs and thru the corridors to their home rooms still in a half conscious condition. 7:50—Miss Mackey and Mrs. Fudesco chase the boys away from the warm radiator. 7:57—The last bell quickly empties the halls, starting a new school day. The other classes see vacation closer, while the seniors near those last eventful days. 7:59—Sog and Roger Barott grin trium- phantly as they dash thru the door with sec- onds to spare. 8:00—Sends us to those fateful first per- iod classes where Miss Heller tries in vain to silence the Sams in aviation, and brings the class out of the prevailing state of drowsi- ness and confusion. 8:05—Donald strolls leisurely into class while Miss Powers searches for Latin phras- es to clearly express herself. 8:10—Tony Fiore finally puts in his ap- pearance and glowingly describes the re- gretful circumstances which prevented his timely arrival. 8:37—Brings the first rendezvous between Margaret and Carmen. 8:40—Finds Miss Clines pleasantly sur- prised at the sudden interest of the English IV class in grammar and literature. Could the proximity of regents have any influence in this change? 8:55—The History C class finally comes to order as Frances, Virg, and Roccine sus- pend gossiping and pay attention. Miss Mackey gives them a cheery smile and states, “We will now have a ‘little test’. The first question—It was a bright sunny morn- ing in June, 1875; the President’s wife was hanging up the wash in the White House. Who was she?” The laughter abruptly stops when many suddenly realize that they aren’t sure just who was President, much less his w fe. 9:31—Miss Daniels patiently straightens out the spherical angles and polar triangles for bewildered Sam and the rest of the trig- onometry class. 10:00—If it’s Wednesday the “Observer” is the topic of discussion in History C, but usually you hear Miss Mackey’s ringing com- mand, all books closed” and a debate of tra- ditional. dear old “Muzzey” follows. 10:15 The English IV class across the au- ditorium is strangely quiet as all thoughts are bent in a fruitless search for a meaning to a very mysterious word presented by Miss Clines. 10:40—Fifth period starts quietly and peacefully. It seems a shame to all but Miss Daniels, to spoil a bright, warm day poring over books and many eyes wander listlessly towards the windows and out-of-doors. Sud- denly an explosion from physics breaks the monotony and announces another battle royal between the two opposing factions of Sog, Mike and Anthony and on the other side Sugie, Norm and Asa. prompted by a brief absence of Mrs. Smith. 11:20—A mad rush down the stairs to the gym for a bottle of milk or orange ushers in the brief lunch period. Having completed their brief repast the “steady couples” retire to a secluded corner for a few intimate words. After a short rest, the bell sends the crowd wistfully scattering upstairs to resume schol- astic duties. 11:40—Miss Dominy readily acquires, by the skillful suggestion that they will mis? ts few minutes of school, a husky crew of boys THE TOOT 15 A Typical Day In C, H. S. to move some of the heavier instruments up to Strough’s. From audible deductions, some one made a very bad mistake in Mrs. Fudes- co’s Italian class. 11:50—Mrs. Smith is patiently drilling her General Science class in laws and principles that never seem to dawn on them. 12:20—Girls hold conferences over spell- ing books as they slowly progress toward the classroom. Jo and Joanne are still in study hall rummaging for books only to be late for class. In study hall eyes glance at the clock as it slowly ticks off those last forty minutes. 12:30—The combination of Rurke. Conk- lin and Clark brings forth a screech from Mrs. Smith and a loud peal of jeering laugh- ter from the rest of study hall. 12:58—Brings the last bell and the end of our typical day. —WILLIAM FISHER Most Popular .. Best Looking .. Prettiest Eyes . Prettiest Hair . Prettiest Teeth Prettiest Smile Popularity Contest BOYS GIRLS Vincent Albanese ............Frances Aquino Donald Cross ................Mary Fisher . James Ariola ..............Lucille Furfaro . Donald Cross...............Lucy Sicilia . Sam Tornatore .............Frances Aquino . Sam Tornatore ............. Mary Kay York Best Dressed .................Michael Tornatore ............. Ma'-y Grilli Most Likely to Succeed ....... Asa Smith .................... Dorothy Preston Mose Likely to be President .. Augustine Albanese............Dorothy Preston Brightest Pupil ................ Asa Smith ..................Dorothy Preston Best Athlete..................Dewey Romagnoli ...............Santina Patane Biggest Flirt ................Mike Tornatore.................Lucy Sicilia School Clown ................. Robert Pexton.................Florence Ezzo Sleepiest Pupil...............Robert Pexton .................Jane Randle Noisiest Pupil ...............Byron Hilts ...................Jessie Moore Most Bashful.................. John Mengucci.................Josephine Lomonaco Teacher’s Pet.................Eugene Simpson ................Patricia Milmoe Teacher’s Pest................Byron Hilts ................... Harriet Wilde Best Disposition .............Vincent Albanese...............Jane Pexton Most Personality..............Vincent Albanese............... Margaret Cunningham Friendliest ..................Anthony Fiore.................. uth Waldo Rest Dancer...................James Rapasadi ................Joanne Fusillo Playboy — Debutante ..........Anthony Russitano..............Joanne Fusillo Best Apple-Polisher...........Carmen Cerio ..................Florence DeBalso Outstanding Senior............Asa Smith ..................... Dorothy Preston Outstanding Junior............Norman Johnson ................ Patricia Milmoe Outstanding Sophomore ........Richard Clark ................. Margaret Fisher Outstanding Preshman .........Richard Tornatore..............Mary Tornabene Favorite Orchestra ............ Glenn Miller Favorite Movie .................“The Sullivans Favorite Radio Program ........“Hit Parade” Hi THE TOOT Class Honors VALEDICTORIAN ASA SMITH ACE ACTIVITIES: Band '41-'44. G’cc Club '41- 44. Basketball 43- 44. Jr. Com Pres.. Editor of Toot 44. •What A Life”, Andy Annihiliat- es Annabcllc . Pirates of Pen- zance”, Mikado”. Gondolert” lend '44. Co-chairman Jr. Prom.. P ens Club 42. S. A. A.. Home Rm. Pres. 42. Thespian '43-'44. Music Festi- vals. Track '41. SALUTATORI AN DOROTHY PRESTON DOT” AC TIVITIES: Band 41-(44, G ec Club 41-’44. Co-chairman K. E. ball '43. T eas. Sophomore Hass. Corrcs pending Sec.. K. E. '43. Dramatics '43. Toot staff. Honor Students Augustine Albanese Conceit a Crimi Donald Cross Mary Fisher William Fisher Lucille Caller Josephine Lomonaco John Mengucci Hart on Morecroft Dewey Romagnoli Dorotha Stevens Michael Tornatore Mary Kay York Class Officers PRESIDENT SALVATORE NASTASI •NATES” ACTIVITIES: Boxing ‘41. Stud- ent Council '43. Glee Club '43. Jr. Prom Comm., Art Exhibit '42. As- sembly program. Intermural spor % Pres, of Sr. Class. S. A. A. TREASURER ROSE IPPOLITO IPPY” ACTIVITIES: Glee Clui '41-43 Hockcv ,41- 44. Basketball '41-44. K. E.. Sr. Class Treas.. Art Exhibi 4f. VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPHINE FARFAGL1A PIP” ACTIVITIES: Sec. of Frcdimnn class. Press Club '41. Thespians '43- 14. Production Staff '41-13. Vice- ntes. Sr. Class. Too: Staff. Dicara- tios for Senior Boll. SECRETARY CONCETTA CRIMI “CONNIE AC TIVITIES: Student Coun. '43. Archcry '42. Badcc bail '41. Hcckcy ’41-‘42-'43. Glee club '41. '42. '43.. K. E. '42. 13. '44. Press C.ub '42. Too: Staff '44. S. A. A.. What A Life'',' propel ties, ushering. Gloria Mundi properties, makeup. Pir- ates of Penzance , Mikado”. “Gon- doleri” '43. “Andy Annihilates A:i- nabelle” properties. Musk Festival. Volley ball '41-’42, .Sec. for Sr. class. D. A. R. contest. THE TOOT 17 THE CLASS OF 1944 AUGUSTINE ALBANESE “AUGHT ACTIVITIES; Toot Staff. Gloo Club '43. Intramural Basketball '43 VINCENT ALBANESE SOG ACTIVITIES; Baseball 40-'42. Basketball '41-'44. Football '41-43, Vice president of Freshman clas:,, Toot Staff. Junior Prom committe.. Ping-pong tournament. Intermurnl sports, S. A. A.. Co-chairma.i fo.- Senior Ball. FRANCES AQUINO FRANCY LOU ACTIVITIES: Basketball '41-44. Baseball ’41-’42. Volley ball '41-42. Student Council '41. Stage Crew for plays ’41-'42, K. E. Bali committee '43. Cheerleader '43-'44, Press club '41. Hockey '41-42. Usher for What a Life . Jutkiewicz Basketball a- ward. S. A. A., Sr. Ball committee. Toot Staff, JAMES ARIOLA ACTIVITIES: Wrestling '42-'44. S. A. A. ANTHONY ARGENTINE ARCHIE ACTIVITIES: Baseball manager '40-'41, Asst. Football manager ’ 0- 41. Asst. Basketball manager '40- 41, Pingpong tournament '40, Sen- ior Ball committee '44. ROGER BAROTT MILDRED BARTHOLOMEW MIL ACTIVITIES: Basketball '41 Hockey '41. Usher. “Mikado , Pro- perty Committee. ANTHONY BORGOGNON1 BlrRG HIE ACTIVITIES: Pres, of Freshman class. Glee Club '41-’42. Stage Man- ager of plays ’41-'42. Scc.-Trcas. of home room '41. Press Club '42. Jr Prom Committee. Sr. Ball Commit tee. S. A. A. 18 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1944 GEORGIAN BOGARDUS ACTIWTIES: Fashion Show 41. D. A. R. Dross Contest ’42. K. E. '43. Na .. Camp Archery Assp. 42. AGNES CALHOUN “AGGIE” ACTIVITIES: S. A. A.. K. E. 41- 44. ERNEST CARY “CARY ACTIVITIES: F. F. A. 41-42. VIRGINIA CESA RIO “VIRG” ACTIVITIES: Basketball 40-44. Softball 40-44. Volley Ball 40- 44. Hockey 42- 44. K E. 44. S. A A.. Jr. Prom Doc. Committee DONALD CROSS “CHRIS” MARGARET CUNNINGHAM “PEG” ACTIVITIES: Pres. K. E. 43. Glee Club ’41- 43. Pira’.es ot Pen- stance 42. Basketball '42- 44 Arch- ery 42. K. E. Delegate. S. A. A.. Jutkiewicz basketball award, Hock- ey 41- 42. CLARICE DEBRUCQUE “KAY” ACTIVITIES: Archery 40- 41. S. A. A., Basketball 40. Glee club 40- 44. Mikado . Hockey 40- 41. An Dance Committee. Commit lee for “Gloria Mundi”. • • • • ANTHONY FIORE “GENERAL” THE TOOT 19 THE CLASS OF 1944 MARY FISHER ACTIVITIES: S. A. A. GLudc.it Council '41, Fashion Show '42. “Why the Chimes RangScc.- Trens. of Room 21. Prc:i. of S udei. . Council '44. Toot Staff. WILLIAM FiSHLK “BIIX ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 43- 44. Toot Staff, Pres, o home room 43. L JOANNE FUSILLO “JO” AC TIYITIES: Homo rorm trcn.i. '40. Student Council 40. G cc L uo '40- 42. Pirates of Penza.ice, Mi- kado . Pinafore’ , Fashion show • -. Usher for What a Life, llock- ty '41-’43, Press Club '40. Ba3kcl- ball '44. K. K. Ball decora ions '43. K. E. '42-’44. Sr. Ball Comm . S. A. A.. Co-chairmaa for Senior ball. CHARLES GALAYOTT1 “(HAS ACTIVITIES: Boxing '40. Box ing Tournament '41. RICHARD GALLAGHER “DICK ACTIVITIES: Footba'l '42. Why the Chimes Rang”, stage electric- ian. Sound Movie project operator. LUCILLE GALLER “LUCY ACTIVITIES: Orchestra 41 42- 43. Choii 43, Basketball '42. ERNEST GAROFALO “ERNIE ROGER GREGG ACTIVITIES: Glee Club 42- 43. 20 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1944 MARY GRILLI BARBARA KING “BARB” ACTIVITIES: Basketball 41 -'44. Hockey 40- 42. Baseball '41-'42. K E.. S. A. A.. Usher for G.oria Ai jnd' ” JOSEPHINE LANZAFAMI JO” ACTIVITIES: K. E. 42-44. Press Club ‘42. P.-od. Staff for What a Life . Fashion Show '42. Treas. of Jr. Class '43. See. K. E. '43. Study Hall Sec. '44. Toot Staff '44. S. A. A. Student Council '43. Basketball '42 ‘43. K. E. Ball Committee '43. LUCY LICCIARDELLO -near ACTIVITIES: Basketball '40-'44. Hockey ’41-'42. Baseball '42. Arch- ery ‘42. Glee Club ‘41-‘42. Jr. Prom. Committee. Toot Staff. Gloria Mundl” committee. S. A. A. JOSEPHINE L0M0NAC0 “TINY ACTIVITIES: Basketball '41-‘42, Hockey '42. Baseball '42. Ticket committee K. E. Ball ‘43, K. E. '42. '43. ‘44. S. A. A. JOHN MENGUCCI ACTIVITIES: Band '41-'43, Bas- ketball '42-'44. Baseball '41. '42. ‘44. Toot S'.aff. SYLVIA MILLER DIMPLES” ACTIVITIES: S. A. A.. Hockey 42. Basketball '41. '43. Baseball '41. '44, Prise speaking ‘42. K. E. dele- gate 44. K. E. 42-’44, Glee club '41- '44. D. A. R. contest. Fashion show '42. Prop. Com. Andy Annihilates Annabclle”, and Gloria Mundi. Vice. Pres, Jr. Class. Pres. Room 24. Jr. Marshall '43, Gondoleri” Mikado,” Pirates of Penzance’ '43, Spring concer . 43. Art Exhibit '42, Toot Staff. Sr. Ball committee. JESSIE MOORE PEANUTS” ACTIVITIES: Archery '42-43. Basketball '41-'44. Hockey '41-'42. Baseball '40-'44. Glee Club '41-’44. K. E. '42. '44. Cheerleading '41. '42. '43. Press Club '42. Toot Staff '44. S. A. A.. K. E. Ball Comm. '44. “What a Life” properties, Gloria Mundi prompter. Head of Dec. Jr. Prom '43. Pirates of Penzance • Mikado. Gondoleri” lead '43. Ar‘. Exhibit '42. Andy Annihilates A.i- nabell properties, K. E. convent- ion. Music Festivals. Volley Ball '41-’44, Nat. Archery Assn ' 2. THE TOOT 21 THE CUSS OF 1944 I ANTHONY RUSSITANO “Rl’SS ACTIVITIES: Basketball '41-'44, Basceall 40. 42. 44. Fooball '42-’44. Intcrmural Sports. Toot Staff. IRENE SEARROOK “SEEBEK ACTIVITIES: Archcry 42. S. A. A. 41-43. BETTY JUNE SCHMIDT “BET” ACTIVITIES: Basketball '41-44. JiT.kiewicz Basketball Award. Hockey 41-43. Baseball '41- 43. Vol- ley Ball ’41-’44, Archery '41-'42. Ma- jorette 42-'44. K. E.. Thespian So- ciety. Ushering for Mikado. S. A. A. MARGARET SGROI MARGE” ACTIVITIES: Fashion Show 42. S. A. A. Treas. '42. Basketball ’41- '43. Hockey '41- 43. Vice Pres.. K. E. '43, Co-chairman K. E. ball. Glee Club '42-’43. Property committee, K. E. ’42-’44. SANTINA PATANE “PAT” ACTIVITIES: Basketball '40-44. Baseball 40-’44. Hockey 41-’44. Toot Staff. K. E. Ball Committee '43. K. E. 42 -43. JAMES RAPASADI “OHEECH” AC TIVITIES Boxing '40. Asst. Bast ball manager '41. RUTH RELYEA RITHIE' DEWEY ROMAGNOLI “SLUGGER ACTIVITIES: Baseball '40-'44. Basketball '41-44. Football 40-'43. Pres, of Rm. 21. Member Student Council 44. 22 ; THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1944 STEARNSIE ACTIVITIES: Glee Club. 43- 44. K. E. 42- 44. Basketball 43. S. A. A.. Com. for Graduation 43. Com. for Prize speaking 42. Com. for •‘Andy Annihilates AnnabelleM '41. DOROTHA STEVENS DOTTIE ACTIVITIES: K. E. 42- 44. Band 41- 43. Glee Club 41- 43. S. A .A.. Student Council 43. Toot Staff. Op- ere‘tas •Mikado 41. Pirates of Penzance” 42. Sr. Ball committee. SAM SGROl -BUCK- ACTIVITIES: Boxing 41. Foot- ball 41- 43. DALE SMITH “SMITHY ACTIVITIES: Wrestling 40. S. A. A.. Football 42. MARY STEARNS ROCCINE VECCHIO ROCK” ACTIVITIES: Fashion show 42. K. E.. Art Exhibit 42. Productio i Staff 42. Minstrel show scenery 44. Press Club. S. A. A. Arcaery 42- 43, K. E. Ball Committee 43. ROBERT STOKES BOB ACTIVITIES: F. F. A. 41. MICHAEL TORNATORE “IXX ” AfTHTTIES: Boxing 40. Foot- ball '40- 44. Basketball '40-44. Band 40-43. Orchestra '42. Intramural sorts. Cider booth of Halloween party, Pres. Home Rnv 26, Vice- Pres. Sophomore class. Toot Staff. Jr. Prom committee. Sr. Ball com- mittee. Student council. S. A. A.. Music Festivals 41. ANTHONY VECCHIO TONY” ACTIVITIES: Baskc.bnll 41- 44. Student Council '42. Jr. Prom com- mittee. S. A. A.. Intermural sports. Art Exhibit 42. THE TOOT t 23 THE CLASS OF 1944 JUSTINE VENTURINE “Jisr ACTIVITIES; Glee Club 41- 44. •‘Pirates of Penzance. Mikado.” Pinafore. Freshman c’ass secre- tary, K. E. 42-‘44. Usher for What a Life . Fashion Show 42 Proper- ty Committee 42. S. A. A. MARY KAY YORK “KATE 42. Scarlet White Staff 41-'42. Girls Glee Club 42. Dramatics 41- '42 ('hosier Central school. Toot Staff 43-'44. Sec. of Jr. class. K. H 43- 44. Jr. Marshal '43. K. E. Ball Committee 44. D. A. R. Good Citizenship contest 44. RUTH WALDO “RI'THIE ACTIVITIES: Jr. Marshall 43. Jr. Prom Committee '43. K. E. '42- 44. K. E. Treas. 43. Press Club 42. Dramatics 43. K. E. Ball Com- mittee 43. Toot Staff '44. Former Class Members JOHN REACH ACTIVITIES: U. S. Navy, intra- mural basketball '43, wrestling '42- 43. HARMON MATTESON ACTIVITIES: S. A. A.. Future Farmers of America. THOMAS McNALLY ACTIVITIES; SOM 3-c U. S. Navy. Bund 40- 43. Glee Club 41- 43. 'Mikado . “Pirates of Pen- zance . Andy Annihilates Anna- belle. What A Life , co-chairman of Junior Prom. Thespian. Press Club. 41, Music Festivals, S. A. A.. Football 42- 43. BARTON MORECROFT ACTIVITIES: Band 40- 44. Glee club. 41-'44. Mikado . “Pirates o' Penzance. President of Sophomore Class. Treasurer of Freshman Class Member of Student Council 42. Music Festivals. S. A. A.. Pre- sident of Glee Club 43. HAROLD SPENCER ACTIVITIES: U. S. Navy. What A Life”. Andy Annihilates Anna- bel e . Thespian. Junior Prom Com:nit ee. S. A. A. JOHN STAGNITTI ACTIVITIES: U. S. Navy. Ba.s- kcba'l 42- 43. Boxing '40-42. In- tramural basketball '43. S. A. A. 21 THE TOOT Junior Class The Junior Class re-entered C. H. S. in September with plans for an eventful year. At our first meeting we elected the follow- ing officers: President, Anne York; Vice- President. William Parker; Secretary, Helen Bonaventura; Treasurer, Florence DeBalso. We ordered our class window in Novem- ber which finally arrived in March. It’s glim- mering gold and yellow colors are proudly displayed with the other windows. Sam wanted to volunteer for the air corps and here is the conversation with the re- cruiting officer— Officer: Have you had any flying ex- perience ?” Sam: “I’ve sold balloons at the carnivals!” Dr. Fiore: How are you feeling. Clarice?” Early in December, we ordered our claso rings which are to be gold with black onyx stone. Our most important event of the year was the Junior Prom, held on April 14. Music was provided by Jim Blanchette’s orchestra. We all agree that such success would not be possible without the helpful guidance of our advisors, Miss Daniels and Mrs. Smith. —HELEN BONAVENTURA Clarice: “I feel all right, but I can hardly breathe.” Dr. Fiore: “Don’t worry, I'll soon stop that.” Draw your own conclusions, dept.: United States food rationing point values—brains 3 points; tongue, 6 points. THE TOOT 25 Sophomore Class On October 8, 1943 we organized our Freshman Class with the following officers: President, Richard Clark; Vice-President, Harvey Stocker; Secretary. Charlotte Parks; Treasurer, Margaret Fisher. Then committees were appointed to de- cide upon our class motto, colors and flower which are as follows: Class Motto, Amor Patriae est nostra lex; Colors, Navy Blue and White; flower. Daffodil. We then took part in the Hallowe’en party by showing movies and selling ice cream. loiter in the year we had a party for our- selves and two dances for the public. At the beginning of our Sophomore Year we organized with the following officers: Presi- dent. Joe Cerio; Vice-President, Helen Vree- land; Secretary, Charlotte Parks; Treasurer, Margaret Fisher. Our most important duty was the Fresh- men Initiation to which we gave our complete attention. We at least enjoyed our share in this annual event and we are sure the Fresh- men escaped without much suffering. We raised our money by holding two dances during the year. With this money raised during our Freshman year, we pur- chased our window. We all have enjoyed fully our first two years in C. H. S. —CHARLOTTE PARKS Jo: “What’s wrong with the guy asking Peg: “I was dancing w th him when he you if you can dance?” asked me. 2« THE TOOT Freshman Class Upon entering high school in September we. the Class of '47 immediately elected our class officers to guide us in our freshman year. The following officers were elected: President. Mary Tornabene; Vice-president, Richard Tornatore; Treasurer. Eugene Pe- trie; Secretary. Mary Guifre. Initiation began the third week of school and continued over a period of three days. When those eventful days were over we had a party at which the Sophomores were our guests. There was dancing, games and re- freshment. To keep financially fit, dues were collect- ed monthly. In March our class window was put yp with the others, a sight every fresh- man was thrilled to see. Later in the year we had two dances which were very successful. We profited greatly by the advice given us by Mrs. Fudesco and Miss Furfaro, our class advisors. —MARY Gl'IFRE During an examination. Miss Powers ap- proached Mary. Miss Powers: Does the question trouble you ?” Mary: It’s not the question I’m worrying About, it’s the answer.” Connie: He told me 1 was the first girl he ever loved.” Marg: “When was that?’’ Connie: “Saturday night.” Marg: Then he told me a lie on Sunday night.” THE TOOT 27 K. £. Society President, Pat Milmoe; V. Pres. Mary Patane; Corres. Sec.. Betty Davis, Rec. Sec., Betty McLean; Treas. Josephine Sgroi; Chaplain, Mary Laguzza. Rho Chapter of Kappa Epsilon began its year by taking in nine new members. They were formally initiated and afterwards there was a party in the gym. (Remember Ruthie's shirt?) On December 27, the Monday after Christmas we had our annual K. E. Ball. The theme was “Wintertime and snowbanks and evergreens were our decorations. Doro- thy Preston was chairman of the ball. Cliff Webb furnished the music, and the dance was very successful. in aanuaiy ws elected our omcers from i . E. members in the Junior Class. During the 4th War Loan we sold bonds at the theatre. At present we’re sewing on Red Cross utility bags. We'd like to thank Mrs. York very much for her able assistance on the utility kits. K. E. donated $25 to the Red Cross drive in March. After mid-term five more members were taken in and we had a roller skating party for the new girls. This year we’ve had new advisors, Miss Rose Albanese and Mrs. John Smith. We'd like to thank them for putting up with u , and for helping us along. —BETTY McLEAN Miss Clines: “What is a nightmare?” Ernie: A horse that walks in his sleep.” Sam: “Will you be true when 1 am gene? Betty: “Ye , but don’t be gone long.” 28 THE TOOT C. H. S. Band Because of the lack of transportation, the band didn’t participate in many affairs out- side of Canastota this year. Under the skill- ful leadership of Miss Elizabeth Dominy, however, we were kept quite busy taking part in many local affairs. We marched at as many football games as possible and at most of the home basket- ball games. The band also provided music for the American Legion when they paid tribute to the gold star mothers of Canas- tota. A concert was put on by the band in March and we are planning to play at the annual spring concert and at commence- ment. —MARGARET FISHER Mrs. Smitn: “What are the properties of heat?” Aquino: Properties of heat are that heat expands bodies, while cold contracts them. Mrs. Smith: “Can you give an example?” Aquino: “In summer, when it is hot, the day is long, in winter when it gets cold, it gets very short.” Professor: “Robert Burns wrote “To a !• ieldmouse’.” Voice (from rear of room): “Did he get an answer?” Stevens: “Oh, oh! Do I fell terrible!” Preston: “You can’t be out all night and not be all in the next day.” THE TOOT 2y Glee Club Director ........Miss Elizabeth Dominy Accompanist ..........Norman Johnson President ...........Barton Morecroft Vice-President .......Dorothy Preston Secretary .................Pat Milmoe ............{w� y The High School Glee Club began the school term with a new teacher. Miss Eliza- beth Dominy, formerly of Canton. Our first act was to elect our officers. Rehearsals began with 23 old members and seven new members. In November the chorus sang Thanksgiving hymns in assembly. Visitor: “My, what a lot of freckles you have Donald.” On December 22 we presented “Why The Chimes Rang , an old Christmas story which has been adapted into a play. Robert Pexton, Joseph Fisher, Richard Clark and Audrey Lamb took the leading parts and the chorus was represented as a cathedral choir. We have rehearsed and met regularly since Christmas. However, due to the new school hours it was too difficult to present our Annual Spring Concert. To finish our year we are going to sing the Mozart Gloria” and a Bach choral “Now Let Heaven and Earth Adore Thee”, at graduation. —PAT MILMOE Donald: “They ain’t freckles. That’s my iron constitution going rusty.” THE TOOT .10 Football Although the record of victory and losses does not speak too highly of the Canastota High School football players, the beys are to be complimented for their fine showings in lazing cloze contests that befell the squad. Never before, as in this season, has the lick of material been so evident. Many boys who had never played football came out for the sport and were given chances to play. Due to last year’s graduation we lost six ex- perienced varsity players. Playing a schedule of four games, the Red Raiders emerged with one victory. Our first game of the season was with Oneida, our tra- ditional rival. The Canastota rooters were disappointed when the home team bowed to the heavy and more experienced Oneida team 8-7 after a thrilling battle on the Roberts St. field. Tne next week our eleven proved their a- bility to play smart and tough football by dc- dcfcating Cazenovia 14-7. The most exciting game of the scacon was the last which was played at Oneida with our rival Oncidans. Beth teams played hard and exciting football for most of the game, then a few minutes before the end. the orange and blue of Oneida threw a touchdown pass which won the game. At the annual Civic Club banquet. Carmen Cerio was chosen the most improved football player of the season and Dewey Romagnoli was elected Captain. C. H. S. 7..................... Oneida 8 C. H. S. 14 .................Whitesboro 7 C. H. S. 0 ................Whitesboro 20 C. H. S. 0 ....................Oneida 6 —SAM J. NASTASI THE TOOT :il Basketball Thb year the pupils of C. H. S. have wit- nessed one of the most successful seasons in recent years. The High School Basketeers played an eleven game schedule coming thru with five wins. The team was composed of six experienced playei‘3 who showed their brilliance in de- feating Oneida, our traditional rival; Sher- rill. Morrisvillc, Chittenango were defeated in machine-like manner. Dewey Romagnoli, Joe Ezzo, Vincent Al- bancse, Tony Russitano, Michael Tornatore, and Anthony Vecehio composed the winning team in five events. Our second team of Fra- tini. J. Romagnoli, R. Schmidt, Asa Smith and J. Constanzo played brilliantly when the veterans needed replacements. Scores: C. H. S. 46 ..............Morrisville 34 C. H. S. 18 ...................Oneida 38 C. H. S. 37 ...................Oneida 29 C. H. S. 31 ...................Oneida 52 C. H. S. 54 .................Sherrill 54 C. H. S. 36 ..............Chittenango 24 C. H. S. 18 ..............Morrisville 28 C. H. S. 23 .................Sherrill 26 C. H. S. 37 ..............Chittenango 29 C. H. S. 33 ................Cazenovia 37 C. H. S. 33 ................Cazenovia 42 —MICHAEL A. TORNATORE Mrs. Smith: Do you take a shower after gym?” Byron Hilts: “No, 1 take Latin.” Jessie “I’m a water proof singer.” Virg: “Yes, because no one can drown you out.” THE TOOT Swing Band With the profusion of high hopes that ac- companies a new organization the Swing Band of C. H. S. began the year. After purchasing many new selections well-known in the field of popular music we rehearsed enthusiastically. Tryouts for vo- calists resulted in choosing Rose Musacchio, Peggy Spadter and Carmen Cerio. Very soon, under the able supervision of Miss Dominy, Mr. Waldo (absent minded professor) walked into the village barber shop, sat down in the chair and requested a hair cut. Barber: “Certainly, sir, would you mind taking off your ha ?” Mr. Waldo: “I’m sorry, I didn’t know there were ladies present.” the swing band was ready to make its debut in assembly. We previewed several numbers tc be featured at our dance which was both successful and profitable. So successful, in fact that the seniors hired us to play for their sport dance. At our final event of the year which was in May, besides some of the older favorites, a new group of arrangements was played. —LILLIAN RUBIN Mary Kay: Boo-hoo. The dog ate all the nice cookies I baked for you.” Trrnatore: “Don't cry. We’ll get another dog.” Short story about 1-A draft registrant: “Here today-gun tomerrew.” THE TOOT 33 Girls’ Sports The intra-mural basketball program start- ed with 40 girls participating. The teams were named from branches of the women in service with the following teams represent- ed: Marines, captained by Stella Stagnitli and made up of Freshmen, WAFS, captained by Katie Buda, WAVES headed by Mary Fratini, WAGS by Betty June Schmidt, and SPARS by Santina Patanc. The resulting tournament found the teams finishing in this order. Marines, won 7, lost 1; WAFS, won 4, lost 4; WAVES won 3, lost 5; SPARS w’on 2, lost 5; WAGS won 2, lost 6. At the end of the intramural program a team was picked to play the girls from Chit- tenango. Ch.ttenango won 27-11. On Chitten- ango’s return visit our girls played a much better game, but still came out losers 28-25. After the game a supper was served in the Homemaking Rooms for the visitors. After the regular intramural program, class games were played with following re- sults: Freshmen, won 3, lost 1; Seniors won 2, lost 2; Juniors won 2, lost 2; Sophomores won 1, lost 3. The following girls have earned the right to have their names on the basketball plaque: Katie Buda, Virginia Gesario, Mary Fratini, Santina Patane, Betty June Schmidt, Betty Sicilia, Joanne Fusillo, Jessie Moore. —BETTY JUNE SCHMIDT Class Phophecy (Continued from Page 10) movement. Busily working in the downstairs office is Virginia Cesario, but not too busy to listen to everyone’s favorite radio program “Take It or Leave It”. Say, that voice sounds quite familiar—yes, it’s Billy Fisher asking the $64 question to Lucy Licciardello, the contestant. “This program is being sponsored by the growers of the world’s largest onions, the Rapasadi Nastasi Corporation”, such speaks the voice of Michael Tornatore, hav- ing been given the job of announcer because he handles a line so well. We just can’t pass by the “Avon” without '■ ipping in and to our surprise we find that Roger Gregg is the new manager of this theatre which is owned by James Ariola. The telephone rings and it is Anthony Argentina calling Roger’s attention to the former’s new appointment as manager of the new theatre “Astota”. As the conversation continues they mention the newsreel that just came in show- ing the promotion of John Stagnitti to Ad- miral. My, John has come a long way hasn’t he? It’s been so long; 1 wonder if I’ve seen ev- ery one of them. Let me see! Oh, there’s pos- ter advertising the products of the Smith- Gary farm owned by Dale and Ernest. What’s that noise—just another train. Yes, they’re still holding up what traffic is left on the ground. But look 1 There’s Harmon Matteson engineering and Robert Stokes as the fire- man. The train moves on and so must I. My af- ternoon has been exciting seeing all my schoolmates again even though it be only thru a crystal ball. —DOTT1E STEVENS Miss Mackey: “Where did you get that Mike: I went over to that Little Tavern black eye, Mike?” and was struck by the beauty of the place.” THE TOOT Sponsors The Class of 1!MJ sincerely thanks the following sponsors who made this year bock possible. Charles Loin her, mgr. A P Store A. Aquino Son Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Ha rot t Beeman's Confectionery Judge and Mrs. A. E. Campbell Cabin's Grill Canastota Amusement Parlor Canastota Hee-Journa! Canastota Pood Lockers Clark’s Service Station Canastota I’ruit Co. Carolyn Studios. Edward Monaco Canastota Garage Canastota Hardware Canastota Savings and Loan Cardner’s Meat Market Chapman’s Confectionery Rev. William P. Church James Cimino Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Conley Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Danesi Mr. and Mrs. Alex Debrucque A. E. Dew Sons Diemolding Corp. Elite Restaurant, Joseph Cerio, Prop. Parfaglia Tornatore Farr Bros. Finn's Service Station Pine's Shoe Store First National Bank Mr. and Mrs. (iuerino Pratini A. Fisher and Sons Forster’s Garage Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gallagher (toll's Garage Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gleason Mr. and Mrs. James Grilli Rev. Robert A. Handlin Marshall Hope’s Dr. and Mrs. William Jaruslawsky King's Restaurant Lee Manufacturing Co. Inc. Leo’s Restaurant Lumbrazo's Alleys Marchina Beauty Shop THE TOOT Sponsors The Class of 1944 sincerely thanks the following sponsors who made this year book [tossible. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Milmoe Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Runfola Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Neidhardt E. F. Schepp Son M. E. Newberry and Sons S. B. Severance Ur. and Mrs. M. D. Olcott Mr. and Mrs John C. Skaden Oneida. Ltd.. Canastota Division Mr. and Mrs. Asa R. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Panebianco Smith-Coulter, Inc. Parkcll Drug Co. Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Spencer Pulunc Patane Sorci’s Liquor Store T. H. Perrin Co. Dr. John H. Sullivan Mrs. l.co Phillips Vecchio's Grocery Store I)r. and Mrs. George S. Pixlcy Mayor and Mrs. A. («. Waldo Mrs. Josie Preston Westlake Manufacturing Corp. Quconsboro Farm Products Inc. War and Price Rationing Hoard Dr. A. L. Reynolds Weaver Hotel IN APPRECIATION The ,,Toot” staff wishes to take this opportunity to thank Miss Mackey and Mrs. York for their invaluable aid and untiring efforts which made this year book possible. The ( ass of 1941 would like to express its appreciation to Miss Mackey, Mrs. York and Mr. Hedglon for making its four years of high school so happy and successful. loox am 9 }.