Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1945 volume:

THE TOOT Presented by THE CLASS OF 1945 Canastota High School Canastota, New York 1945 THE TOOT TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication ........................... Toot Staff ........................... Alma Mater ........................... Senior Class Picture ................. The Life and Times of the Class of 45 Lditorial ............................ Board of Education ................... Faculty .............................. We, The Listeners .................... Class Honors ......................... Honor Students ....................... Class Officers ....................... Class of 1945 ........................ Through the Years .................... Class Prophecy ....................... Our Own Gallup Poll .................. Snapshots ............................. Class Will ........................... W'ho’s Who in the Senior ClaS3 .......................... 22-23 Class Motto, Flower, Colors .................................24 Dear Stewdenz ........................................... 25 Sentimental Journey .........................................26 Junior Class ................................................27 Sophomore Class ........................................... 28 Freshman Class ..............................................29 Football ....................................................30 Boy's Basketball ............................................ 3 I Girl's Basketball ....................... . 32 CHS Band ................................................... 33 CHS Glee Club ...............................................34 Time Wasters ................................................35 K. E. Society ...............................................36 In Memoriam .................................................37 Sponsors .................................................38-39 PAGE ..... 3 ....... 4 ....... 5 ....... 6 ....... 7 ....... 8 8 ....... 9 ......10 ...... I I .......11 .......1 1 ...12-16 .......17 ...18-19 .......19 .......20 .......21 THE TOOT ili'iuatiinu The Class of 1945 humbly dedicates this year book to its members who are now serving in the armed forces of the United States. RICHARD BECKER, U. S. NAVY ROY N. BENNETT. U. S. ARMY HAROLD BRIGGS, U. S. NAVY GERALD CALI, U. S. ARMY CARMEN CERIO, U. S. NAVY ROGER JOHNSON, U. S. NAVY DONALD LAURETI, U. S. ARMY FRANCIS LeBLANC, U. S. NAVY FREDERICK LeBLANC. U. S. NAVY ROBERT MOTT, U. S. NAVY PATRICK MURPHY. U. S. NAVY JACK PETRIE, U. S. ARMY JAMES SCHEID, U. S. NAVY HERMAN WIMMER. U. S. NAVY 1 THE TOOT TOOT STAFF Editor-in-Chief .............Patricia Milmoe Assistant Editor .............Norman Johnson Business Manager ..............Lillian Rubin Advertising Manager ...........Mary Lou Farr Circulation Managers, Jean Lee, Audrey Lamb Photography ......................Tony Danesi Typing .....Helen Bonaventura, Mary Patane Humor ...................................Bill Parker Art Editor ...............................Amy Turner Junior Editor .................Beverly Shuler LITERARY BOARD Betty McLean Janet Gleason Betty Davis Shirley Tuttle Tony Digaspari Mary Fratini Joan I ay I or Jean Dawley Lucy Maula Joyce Taylor THE TOOT ALMA MATER “Oh, CHS, dear CHS, our hearts will ne'er forget. The golden haze of student days Is 'round about us yet. Those days of yore will come no more. But through the many years The thoughts of you, so good, so true. Will fill our eyes with tears. THE TOOT 7 LIFE AND TIMES OF THE CLASS OF 1945 Preface After twelve years of searching though other author’s textbooks, we members of the class of 1945 feel that a few things actually and regrettably remain unrecorded. Therefore, in order to add to the eyestrain of our successors, we offer one more text- book of valuable historic material, compiled exclusively by and about ourselves. Chapter I The outstanding event of the autumn of 1941 was the arrival of the class of ’45 at C. II. S. Our acting ability was immediately demonstrated when the sophomores indig- nantly watched us transform their blacklist plans into an enjoyable assembly program. At least we enjoyed our own songs and dances and the novelty of singing “Daddy” while taking turns sitting on Mr. Sharpe’s knee. That year we elected Norman Johnson, president; Janet Gleason, vice president; Helen Bonaventura, secretary and Roger Johnson, treasurer. Miss Daniels and Mrs. Smith were our advisors. Chapter II During our sophomore year we delighted the other classes with our ingenious presen- tation of an assembly program which includ- ed a “ballet” by Norman Johnson and Will- iam Parker, a musical selection performed on pop bottles and “Der Fuehrer’s Face” with sound effects by the music department. Later that year we presented a string quartet consisting of a bass fiddle, a viola, and two violins. The fact that none of the players had taken more than two or three lessons rather enlivened “The Blue Danube”. Our class officers that year were: Patricia Milmoe, president; William Parker, vice- president; Norman Johnson, treasurer and Helen Bonaventura, secretary. Chapter III With our junior year came the class win- dow and the class rings and pins. Anne York was president; William Park- er, vice president; Helen Bonaventura, sec- retary and Florence DeBalso, treasurer. The Junior Prom, held on April fourteenth, was very successful. At the junior-senior party we enjoyed pulling down the Senior Ball decorations, which we dutifully cleaned up—pins and all. At the end of this our third year, Mrs. Smith, our class advisor, left us. We missed her helpful hints, and thank her for the care she did give us for three years. Chapter IV’ No historical document of 1945 would be complete without mention of our brilliant dramatization of “The Highwayman.” The player who received the most applause in this sparkling production was a stray dog, imported to emphasize the line “down like a dog.” The yearbook staff was chosen early in the year and also the class officers who are: Rose Tornatore, president; Mary Patane, vice president: Mary I aguzza, treasurer and Bet- ty McLean, secretary. The senior art students have been fishing around and have caught some clever ideas for the Senior Ball decorations. Our class has been diminished by the de- parture of several members for war service, but we remember them all, especially at graduation time. Appendix If you are careful to read between the lines, you will see that we really had a good time during these busy years at C. H. S. —BETTY McLEAN, Class Historian 8 THE TOOT EDITORIAL None of us realized four years ago, back in the autumn of 1941, when the Class of 1945 first entered C. H. S., that practically our entire high school career would be cloaked by the dark mantle of war. Although the coun- try had been preparing for conflict, most of us thought that actual fighting would some- how be averted. We were a nation of nation- alists at that time. However a few months later when war did thrust itself upon us, like the rest of America, we did not hesitate to put ourselves wholeheartedly into the huge task of win- ning. The schools, including our own, have changed their outlook during this wartime period. More emphasis is being placed on fit- ting the individual to the life before him; to help him understand and appreciate the great worth of our heritage—America. The Amer- ican student today is becoming better equip- ped to solve the problems which will con- front him, than the student of a few years ago. Schools today are seeking to turn out well-rounded citizens, who will be a tangible factor in their community’s and nation’s pre- servation and advancement. The present marks an era of change. His- tory is written in the newspapers; science is rapidly pressed onward by urgent war needs; mathematical equations become military problems; and even sports are geared to war- time activity. The classroom of the present is the world itself. We, the Class of 1945, have been an inte- gral part of this change. In a nation at war we have not been left out and set aside, but have constantly been a working group to bring nearer the day of triumph. We rejoice that half of this cruel, relent- less conflict is over. V-E Day has come as we are about to end our high school years. And now, may we go out from our class- rooms, commencing to prove that we are bet- ter American citizens, more fit to aid in speeding the dawn of final victory, and the lasting peace to follow. May we help in bringing the ideals of America to a whole world, which so sorely needs them. —PATRICIA MILMOE BOARD OF EDUCATION Albert E. Campbell, President Mrs. May C. Phillips Clifford W. Cramp James Grilli Claude B. Ellis Glen F. Bogardus, Clerk After twelve years of trial and travail, we, the class of 1945, are approaching the goal toward which we have labored through these years—commencement. With the attainment of our goal in sight, we wish to pause for a moment to express our appreciation and our gratitude to the Board of Education, without whose assist- ance and guidance we would not have suc- ceeded in our efforts. It is our privilege to say to this body, composed of leading citizens of our community, “You, who represent the American system of education, have shown us the way to success. We, the class of 1945, promise to use that way in the successful ac- complishment of our tasks throughout our lives.” —NORMAN JOHNSON THE TOOT 9 FACULTY Mrs. Frank Love. Secretary to the Superintendent Miss Louise Powers, Preceptress, Latin Mrs. Ruth Brooks, Art Mrs. Helen C. York, Home Economics M rs. Wheeler Milmoe, Commercial Miss Rita Mackey, History and Social Studies Miss Gertrude Daniels, Mathematics Mrs. Samuel Fudesco, Romance Languages Miss Anna B. Clines, Vice Principal, English Miss Margaret Heller, Physical Education Miss Florence Furfaro, Social Studies, Mathematics Mr. David Clary, English, Commercial Mr. William Schmidt, Physical Education Mr. Glen F. Bogardus, Superintendent of Schools Mr. D. R. McLean, Principal Mr. William Maloy, Science Mr. Lawrence Waldo. Social Studies Miss Helen Dunn. Librarian Miss Elizabeth Dominv, Music 10 THE TOOT WE. THE LISTENERS The day was Tuesday, the month September, Like yesterday, we will remember, Through the tranquil morning breezes A voice was heard. We listened. “Vacation’s over, time to get up And begin your senior year of high school.” We entered cur stately Alma Mater, Some of us before, some of us after The sound of the ringing bell was heard. We listened. We listened to the great immortal lines of Shakespeare ‘Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow. Down the stairs in the room to the right. Amid the scientific words of wisdom Are heard many a loud tumultuous scream Of the excited girls on a basketball team. In French, Latin, Spanish and Italian We listened to the many strange sounding words. We listened to explanations in history, Of bills and laws, treaties and amendments. In assembly there was music, laughter and speeches. To all of these—we listened. On the cold blustery days of winter, we listened. We listened for a voice to say There d be no school for us today. Then came the spring, filled with hope and fancy. We listened for the utterance of authority proclaiming “Due to the shining sun, you see, here’s other work that must be done. Your Spring vacation has now begun. We finally listened with great aspirations For the results of our regents examinations. They called out our names and passed out diplomas Proudly and reminiscently we listened. And now we shall listen for opportunity, Yes. opportunity will soon be calling. —LILLIAN RUBIN THE TOOT 11 CLASS HONORS NORMAN JOHNSON “NORM” Band 1-4, Prize Speaking con- test 1, Freshman Class Pres. 1, Student Coun. 1, Chorus (Accom- panist) 2-4, Basketball 2-4, Sop- homore Treas. 2, Swing Band. (Leader) 3-4, Band (Asst. Con.) 4. Asst. Editor-in-Chief Toot 4, American Leg. Empire Boys’ State 3, “Figure it Out” 4. Jun- ior Scholarship Award 3. BETTY McLEAN “BLOSSOM” Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Orches- tra 1-4, Pres. Home Room 1, K. E. 2-4, Sec. K. E. 3, Swing band 2-4. Record Club 2-4, Sec. Senior Class 4, Dodeca 4, Sr. Ball Com- mittee 4, Jr. Scholarship award 3. HONOR STUDENTS HEI.EN BONA VENTURA JEAN LEE LUCY BROCK FRANCES LIZZIO ELIZABETH DAVIS MARY MENGUCCI KATHRYN HARRINGTON PATRICIA MILMOE LILLIAN RUBIN AMY TURNER ANNE YORK CLASS OFFICERS ROSE TORNATORE “ROSALIE Basketball 1, 2. 4, Volley Ball 1, 2. 4, K. E. 3-4, Glee Club 1-4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, K. E. Ball Com- mittee 4, Fiesta Comm. 4. Pres. Senior Class 4. MARY PATANE “PAT” Intramural Basketball 1-4, Varsity Basketball 2-3, Glee Club 1-2, Intramural Volley Ball 1-4. Soft Ball 1, Field Hockey 1-2, Student Council 2, “What a Life” 1. Vice Pres. K. E. 3, K. E. 2-4, Fiesta Committee 4, S. A. A. 1-4, Usher at Commencement 3, Vice Pres. Sr. Class 4, Toot Staff 4. D. A. R. Dressmaking contest 3. OFFICERS Rose Tornatore, President Mary Patane, Vice-Pres. Betty McLean, Secretary Mary Laguzza, Treasurer MARY LAGUZZA “SIN” “What a Life” 1, Intramural Basketball 1-2, Glee Club 1-4. K. E. 2-4, Chaplain 3; “Figure it Out” 4, K. E. Ball Comm. 4. Sen- ior Class Treas., 4, Senior Ball Comm. 4, Jr. Prom Committee 3. 12 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1945 ARCHIE A. ANDERSON “AWW Morrisville Agricultural School 4. ANNA BARTHOLOMEW “ANN” Glee Club 1, Usher at Com- mencement 3. Fiesta Committee 4. Senior Ball Committee 4. RICHARD BELLINGER “DICK Baseball 1. Morrisville Agri- cultural School 3-4. HELEN RONAVENTURA “BONNIE Secretary of class 1. 2, 3; Toot Staff 2-4; S. A. A. 1-4; Fashion Show Narrator 1, “Fig- ure It Out , 4; Jr. Marshal 3; Chairman Jr.-Sr. party 4, Dra- matics 1, Intramural Volley Ball 3. LUCY BROCK “TUDY Treas. Home Room 1, S. A. A. 3-4; “Figure It Out 4; Senior Ball Committee 4. CARMEN CERIO Football 1-4, Basketball 1, 3, Chairman Junior Prom 3. ROSE CRIMI “R. C. Glee Club 1-3; K. E. 2-4; “Why the Chimes Rang 3. “Gondo- liers 2, Sr. Ball Committee 4. ANTONIO DANESI “TONY Sports Reporter for Bee-Jour- nal and Post Standard 1-2, Jun- ior Prom Comm. 3; Chairman Senior Ball 4, Fiesta Committee 4, Toot Staff 4. THE TOOT 13 THE CLASS OF 1945 SAM DANESI “FAT” Basketball Manager 1-2; Foot- ball 1-4. ELIZABETH DAVIS “DAVEY Orchestra, 1-2, Glee Club 1-3; “Andy Annihilates Annabel” 1, Corres. Sec., K. E. 3, Jr. Prom Comm. 3. Chairman K. E. Ball 3. Bind 4. Dodeca 4. Sec.-Treas. Glee Club 4, D. .A. R. Contest 4. “Figure it Out” 4. K. E. 2-4, Jr. Scholarship Award 3. Intramural Volley Ball 3. ANTHONY DIGASPARI “DIGGY” Football Manager 1, Basket- ball Manager 1. Football 2-4. Toot Staff 4. MARY LOUISE FARR “MARY LOU” Band 1-4, Chorus 1-3, Orches- tra 1-4, Intramural Basketball 1-2. “What a Li'e” 1. “Gloria Mundi” 1, Student Council 1. Re- cord Club 2-4, Swing Band 2-4, Thespians 2-4. K. E. 4, Chorus (Student Conductor) 4, Dodeca 4, Intramural Volley Ball 3 FRANK FIORE MARY FRATINI “TEENIE” Intramural Basketball 1-4, Var- sity Basketball 2-4, Varsity base- ball 1, Field Hockey 1-2, Intra- mural Volley Ball 1-3, Jacket Sports Award 3. Hon. Basketball Award 3. Cheerleader 2-4. Usher at Commencement 3, Toot Staff 4. Sr. Ball Comm. 4. “Figure It Out” 4, Fiesta Comm. 4. S. A. A. 1-4. JANET GLEASON MAN” Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, K. E. 2-4. Swing Band 3-4, Orchestra 1. Vice Pres. Freshman Class 1, “What a Life” 1, Intramural Volley Ball 3-4. KATHRYN HARRINGTON “KATHIE Intramural Basketball 1-3, In- tramural Volley Ball 1-2, Intra- mural Baseball 1. Field Hockey 1-2, S. A. A. 1-2, Treas. S. A. A. 2. Glee Club 1-4, K. E. 3-4, Do- deca 4, K. E. Ball Committee 4. “Why the Chimes Rang 3, Sen- ior Ball Committee 4. 14 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1945 JOSEPHINE IPPOI.ITO “JO” ALBERTA JAMES “SIS’ Fiesta Committee 4, Usher for “Figure It Out” 4. AUDREY LAMB “ADD Chorus 1-4, Dodeca 4. “Figure it Out” 4, “Pirates of Penzance” 1, “Why the Chimes Hang” 3. JEAN LEE “JEANNE” Intramural Basketball 2. In- tramural Volley Ball 1-2. Glee Club 1-4, “Mikado” 1. K. E. 2-4, K. E. Ball Committee 2, “Why the Chimes Rang” 3. Dodeca 4. Toot Staff 4, “Figure it Out” 4. FRANCES LIZZIO “FRAN” K. E. 3-4, Stage Work Junior Minstrel Show 3. Junior Marshal 3. Figure It Out” 4, Senior Ball Committee 4. JENNIE LOGIUDICE “JEN” Intramural Basketball 1-4, In- tramural Volley Ball 1-4, Field Hockey 1-2, Fiesta Committee 4. S. A. A. 1-4. VIRGINIA MAZZOLI “GINA” Intramural Basketball 1-4, Var- sity Basketball 3, Soft Ball 1, Field Hockey 1-2, Intramural Volley Ball 1-4. MARY MENGUCCI “MAR” S. A. A. 1-4 Intramural Volley Ball 1-2, Fiesta Committee 4. THE TOOT 15 THE CLASS OF 1945 PATRICIA MILMOE “PAT” Band 1-4. Sec. Band 4. Chorus 1-4, K. E. 2-4, Pres. K. E. 3. Pres. Sophomore Class 2, Toot Staff 2- 3, Editor-in-Chief Toot 4, Or- chestra 1, Swing Band 3-4, Sec. Chorus 3 K. E. Ball Comm. 3-4, Jr. Prom. Comm. 3, Jr. Schol- arship Award 3. Intramural Bas- ketball 3-4, Intramural Volley Ball 3-4. ROBERT MOTT “BOB Football, 4, S. A. A. BERNICE PALMER S. A. A. 4. Fie::ta Committee 4. SHIRLEY PANKHURST “SHIR” G’ee Club 2-3, S. A. A. 1. D. A. R. Dressmaking Contest (State Prize) 3, Wha a Life 1. K. E. 4. Figure It Out 4. WILLIAM PARKER “BILL Band 1-4, Pres. High School Band 4, Glee Club 1-4, Basket- ball 3-4. Vice Pres., Sophomore class 2, Vice Pres. High School Band 3, Vice Pres. Home Room 2, S. A. A. 3. Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Glee Club Librarian 3, Pres. Stu- dent Council 4, Vice Pres. Junior Class 3. JANE PEXTON “JANE” K. E. 3,4. Fashion Show 2. “What A Life 2. S. A. A. 1-4. LILLIAN RUBIN “LIL” Band 1-4, Orchestra 1-4, Chor- us 1-4, Intramural Basketball 1- 2, Intramural Volley Ball 1.3. Swing Band 3-4. Lib. of Band 2, Business Mgr. of Toot 4, Pres, of Chorus 4. Dodeca 4. Junior Scholarship Award 3. LUCY RUSSO “LULL” Fashion Show 1 S. A. A. 1-4, K. E. 2-4, Cheerleader 2. Intra- mural Basketball 1-3, Lntramu- ral Volley Ball 1-3, Field Hock- ey 1-2, Soft Ball 1, Fiesta Com- mittee 4. 16 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1945 JAMES SCHEII) “JIMMY” JOSEPHINE SGROI “JO” Glee Club 1. Home Room Pres. 2. K. E. 2-4, K. E. Treas. 3. Ush- er at Commencement 3. Co- chairman, Senior Ball 4. ELMER SMITH Committee of Figure it Out” 4, Senior Ball Committee 4. MARJORIE STOKES “MARGIE” Figure it Out” 4. Dressmak ing Contest 3. ANGELA TORNATORE “ANGEL” K. E. 1-4, Basketball 1-2, Vol- ley Ball 1-2, Hockey 1-2, Com- mencement Usher 3, S. A. A. 1-4. AMY TURNER “AMY” Orchestra 2-3, Jr. Marshall 3, Stage Scenery Fiesta. Junior Minstrel Show 3, Senior Ball Decorations 3, Scenery for Fig- ure It Out”. Messiah” 4, Senior Ball Decorations 4. SHIRLEY TUTTLE “TUT” Glee Club 1-4, Band 1-4, Sets for Sr. Ball 3, K. E. 4, Toot Staff 4. Librarian for Glee Club 4, Swing Band 4, Dodeca 4, “Messiah”, 4; Fiesta Sets 4, Figure it Out” 4, co-chairman decorations for Senior Ball 4. ANNE YORK “ANNE” President of Class 3. Jr. Mar- shal 3, K. E. 2-4, Sec.-Treas. Rm. 21 4. Junior Scholarship A- ward 3. THE TOOT 17 CLASS OF '45 THROUGH THE YEARS 1942 — Look At All The Fellows! 1943 — Is That Me?? See Right Here. 1944 — Look Almost Like Myself Here. 18 THE TOOT CLASS PROPHECY I picked up a copy of the June 23, 1955 “Life” while I was waiting for a class with Salvador Dali, and much to my surprise I found a picture of Angela Tornatore on the front cover. The issue had been devoted to my old home town and surrounding country. Turning a few pages, there was a “Back Home for Keeps” ad done by Amy Turner, using Jean and Curtis for models. In the “letters to the Editors” section, Rose Tor- natore had registered a complaint for a re- cent miscalculation of her now famous the- ory, and from Jane Pexton, a letter of thanks for the pictures of her prefabricated house. The ‘Speaking of Pictures’ were taken by the ace photographer, Bill Parker, whose subject was Dick Bellinger’s and Archie An- derson’s super modern farm near Clockville with glass brick buildings. Down the road a bit was pictured Marjorie Stokes who teaches school right near the farm. The story said that she’s engaged to Archie now. The editorial was a very fine history of Canastota signed by Pat Milmoe. now Editor- in-Chief of the Life Staff. The feature story of the week was the e- vent of sextuplets (four boys and two girls) born to the former Mary Lou Farr. Virginia Mazzoli was their special nurse, Anne York their dietician, who had come to take care of them from her position as Head of Home Ec. at Cornell. The children’s governess was Audrey Lamb, whose way with babies is world renowned. The picture of the six was just adorable, fat, pink and bubbling over with laughter. The story went on to say that Anna Bartholomew and Jo Sgroi had opened a charming inn, on a hill overlooking Canastota, to take care of the influx of tourists who had come since the blessed event. In the fashion first section, there were clothes designed by “LILA” (you recognize, of course, the combined names of Frances Lizzio and Mary Laguzza). The models were Rose Crimi, who works for the Powers agen- cy and Bernice Palmer who is under con- tract to Conover. Another few pages and there was a sports article about Mary Fratini’s famous female football team that had challenged Tony Di- Gaspari’s team to a game in the Rose Bowl. Diggy’s star was Carmen Cerio who has been playing pro-football since his discharge from the Navy, but at present, the odds favored Mary’s team. Picture of the week was Sam and Tony Danesi’s one thousand acre muckland in full cultivation. People came from all over to see this exceptional farm. Robert Mott and Elmer Smith have their names predominantly displayed on the top of the next page. They’ve become famous physicists and have just astounded the U. S. with a new formula. The Music Department of this week’s copy was devoted to Jennie Loguidice, Mary Pa- tane and Lucy Russo who have formed a trio that’s become a raving success at the Stork Club where they sing nightly. Norman John- son writes the music page each week and gets to see all the New York concerts on a pass. The celebrated copyright case received two pages. You know about it don’t you? Some one tried to steal a theme from Mary Men- gucci’s novel that has become nationally known, and Frank Fiore her lawyer was pic- tured on the left hand page with his secretary Jo Ippolito. “Life Goes To a Wedding” was devoted to Janet Gleason’s wedding in the fashion- able new United Church. Betty Davis had designed her gown and was the maid-of-hon- or—always a bridesmaid, but never a bride. THE TOOT 19 The beautiful organ music was played by ta James with her husband Van Johnson, Betty McLean and soloists at the wedding who was quite a popular film star in 1945. were Lillian Rubin and Kathryn Harrington Shirley Pankhurst’s new business had done who had just finished a concert tour of the the catering for the wedding. east. Helen Bonaventura and Lucy Brock When Mr. Dali came out to take me for mv were their respective managers, who are liv- lesson I was in a dazed state at seeing all mv ing together in a small apartment in Canas- former classmates. Don’t forget to get your tota. Flowers for the affair had been arrang- June 23, 1955 copy of “Life” magazine. ed by Jimmy Scheid, who does all the society weddings. In one of the pictures I saw Alber- —SHIRLEY TI TTLE OUR OWN GALLUP POLL BOY GIRL Most Popu'ar Bill Parker Most Likely to Succeed Norman Johnson Brightest Norman Johnson Best Athlete Tony DiGaspari Most School Spirit Bill Parker Busiest .. ..Norman Johnson Rose rornatore Best Disposition Bill Parker Mary Grilli Best 1 .ooking Bob Prosser Betty Davis Pre'.tiest Eyes Bill Caldwell Lucille Furfaro Prettiest Hair John Romagnoli Prettiest Smile Sam Tornatore Best Dressed . Dick Clark Friendliest Bill Parker Betty Davis Most Bashful Archie Anderson Amy Turner Playboy-Debutante Harvey Stocker Lucille Furfaro Biggest Flirt Charles DeFazio ... Shirley Farnam Sleepiest Frank Fiore Mary Lou Farr Noisiest Shep Pexton Florence Ezzo Wittiest Bill Parker Bert Dancer Tony Danesi Most Courteous Harvey Stocker Teacher’s Pet Norman Johnson Pat Milmoe Most Sophisticated Norman Johnson Angela Tornatore Outstanding Senior Norman Johnson .... Pat Milmoe Outstanding Junior Dick Clark Peg Fisher Outstanding Sophomore Bob Borgognoni Mary Tornabene Outstanding Freshman Warren Stanton Favorite Orchestra ... Harry James. 1st .... Favorite Radio Program Lux Radio Theatre 20 THE TOOT C. H. S. SNAPSHOT CORNER 1. Hio. Hip. Hurray; 2. To Prove the Fish Story; 3. AM Dressed Up; 4. Baby Charlotte; 5. Don't Let This Happen to You; 6. Pin-up Boy; 7. Across the Field; 8. Must be Indigestion; 9. Senior Belles; 10. All That Meat and No Potato; 11. Quartet and Cadets; 12. “Figure It Out for Yourself”; 13. 7 Little Maids from School; 14. Gina; 15. C. H. S. Band; 16. Bobby Sox. THE TOOT 21 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLASS OF 1945 We, the members of the Senior Class, Can- astota High School, being of sound mind and body, hereby solemnly declare this our last will and testament on this 26th day of June in the year 1945. Before leaving this world of school we wish to bequeath to our friends some of our choice possessions. To the Faculty—we leave our thanks and ap- preciation for the help they have given us thru the years. To Helen Vreeland—Rose Tornatore wills her efficiency and ability to be constantly busy. To Shep Pexton—Archie leaves a little of his serenity. To Mr. Carman—We leave less people in the aisles so he can sweep easier and more quickly. To Anyone who can qualify—We leave our place in the Music Department. To Lucille Bellinger—Mary Mengucci leaves her sweet smile. To Harvey Stocker—Bill Parker leaves his I’tt'e black book that has names of girls from Sherrill to Warsaw. To the Old Maids’ Club—The Hens leave their spinster reputation. May they do better than we did. To Dick Pexton—Anna Bartholomew wills her soft voice and gentle step. To Bob Prosser—We leave a copy of “Gone With the Wind” to help pass away the lonely hours now that Mary’s gone. To the Juniors—We leave a class with more fellows. To Stella Stagnitti—Amy leaves her place in the Art Dept. To Champ Farnach—Tony Danesi leaves his dancing ability. To Dawn Miller—Shirley Tuttle leaves her gift of gab. To Dick and Bill—We leave a couple of muf- lers for their trombones. To Anyone who wants it—Pat Milmoe leaves the ability to be late more than three- fourths of the time on the 8:00 sessions. To Bunny Stevens—Anne leaves her house near the school. To Jenny Salamino—Angela Tornatore leav- es her sophisticated manner. To Sam Tornatore—Diggy leaves his place on the football team. To Jean Dawley—Sam Danesi leaves his rosy cheeks: no Max Factor there. To Virginia Devine—Jo Sgroi leaves her sil- ly, full of fun giggle. To Marguerite Dean—Mary Laguzza wills her ability to always look wide awake and full of pep. To Anyone who can play the “Star Spangl- ed Banner” Norman Johnson leaves the opening part of every assembly program. To Tommy Randle, Harry Turner and Earl Wilde—we leave a set of outfits to wear as masters of ceremony. To Lucille Furfaro—We leave the boys from Syracuse. She has them anvway. To Bill Caldwell—Elmer Smith leaves his accident insurance policy to keep away from trouble. To Rachel Greiner and Dorothy Smith— Kathryn Harrington and Lillian Rubin their places as first sopranos. To Jane Randle—Davey leaves her wonder- ful ever-bubbling friendliness and enthus- iasm. To Antone Aquino—Helen Bonaventura leav- es her typing ability. To Betsy Barott—Marv Fratini leaves her place on the basketball team. To Dick Clark and B. Burke—Mary Lou Farr leaves her ability to get along with music teachers. To anv “F. F.”—Frank Fiore leaves his ini- tialed license plate. (Continued on Page 40) WHO'S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS 1C to Name Fondest Memory Favorite Amusement Wants To Be Archie Anderson Aviation ( lass Baseball Farmer Anna Bartholmew Friends Dancing Hanov Richard Bellinger ..History C Class .Hunting Navy Pilot Helen Bonaventura .Christmas Eve ’44 Day dreaming With ’him” Lucy Brock March 1945 Singing Haopy and His Rose Crimi ..“Ada Gives First Aid” Movies Success Sr.m Danesi ..Football 1942 Sports Successful Tony Danesi January 1945 Dancing Lawyer Betty Davis Junior Year (.au hintr T ony DiGaspari .... ...Football 1942 Dancing . Truck driver Mary Lou Farr Junior Prom 1942 Keeping busy Ph. D Frank Fiore .... May 18, 1945 Hunting Successful Mary Fratini October 1944 Cheerleading Beautician Janet Gleason ..Time Wasters Dancing H. W. Kathryn Harrington Freshman Year Hiking Medical Secretary Alberta James ‘‘Figure it Out” Radio Happy Norman Johnson . ..New York City Boogie-V ooie President Mary Laguzza ...Art Room Gab Sessions Singing Success Audrey Lamb .Summer Camp (YBC) ...Talking ...Success Jean Lee K. E. Ball 1943 ..Going with Curtis Cultured Favorite Expression ‘Oh Shucks’’ up ‘Someone is getting murdered” ‘Oh dear” THE TOOT WHO'S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS Name Fondest Memory Favorite Amusement Wants To Be Favorite Expression Frances Lizzio ..April '44. '45 Music His Jennie Loguidice My first formal Movies Happy . V irginia Mazzoli Jan. 8, 1944 Nurse “Shut your mouth” Betty McLean Four years at CHS Fishing ...Good organist 'And then what happened?’ Mary Mengucci Freshman Year Movies Happy “Are you kidding” Pat Milmoe Study Hole ..Critic on N. Y. Times “Roger ” Bernice Palmer Days gone by Driving ...Red Cross Worker “Golly Shirley Pankhurst ... ...Fiesta Dietician “Are you kidding” Bill Parker ...Time Wasters Playing drums ..Photographer “Hubba, Hubba” Mary Patane .1943 Listening to radio Success Jane Pexton . Formals Dancing Career Girl - re you Kidding Hi Keed! Lillian Rubin ...V-E Day ..Successful AK i Lucy Russo ..First Formal Dancing Happv r n Lire “Am ipAII Josephine Sgroi ...Classmates, Friends Talking Happy, healthy, wealthy ■ - re you Kidding ....“Oh, my foot!” Elmer Smith ..Senior Year Studying Farmer “I’ll be darned” Marjorie Stokes ...Math Classes Singing ..Something worthwhile “Gee whiz” Angela Tornatore . K. E. Ball '43 Carefree “Natch Rose Tornatore Football, basketball Movies Handsome chemist s asst. ...‘Til kill you Amy Turner ...Art Room Gab Sessions Laughing Illustrator “Life can be Shirley Tuttle Art Room Gab Fests Just doodling Surrealistic Illustrator . Bilge! Anne York ..Graduation Day Taking things easy Successful “Things are tough all over” 24 THE TOOT CLASS MOTTO “Veni, vidi, vici” CLASS FLOWER Delphinium CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold IN APPRECIATION Space does not allow us to enumerate all the members of the facul- ty to whom we owe so much, but the Senior Class wishes to express its appreciation especially to Miss Daniels for her untiring efforts to help us succeed in our four years of high school. We also wish to thank Mrs. Smith who left us last year, and Mrs. Milmoe who has taken her place as our advisor. THE TOOT 25 DEAR STEWDENZ:- 1944-45 has been a busy year at good ole CHS. Here are some of the highlights of the term. —CHS— We began the semester Sept. 8th, and in the second week Miss Parker and Miss Fra- denburg, the Crane cadets came. Everybody carried their map rolls; the seniors gave a dance that was a financial success; stewdenz decorated their desks; and the football team began practicing. The freshmen were initiat- ed, and they gave the black list assembly. All classes elected their officers; the juniors or- dered their rings and Dick Tracy caught the Brow and Gravel Gertie. —CHS— In October we played a tie game with Ham- ilton, had a day off while the teachers went to their conference; enrolled to “vote” in the national election; had a peppy rally that the cheerleaders organized and cleaned the tro- phy case. We had Columbus Day off; the band marched in their bright clean uniforms; and a fellow climbed the flagpole to put a new rope on the pulleys. The girls formed the Do- deca and the fellows the quartet; we initiat- ed the 10c lunch plan; and the girls had their physicals. We played Fulton in their park on Lake Ne-ah-ta-want-ta, went to the Oneida- Canastota game; War Correspondent Dunkan was killed in “Terry and the Pirates”; Mrs. Reeder came. —CHS— In November Thomas Randle, Harry Tur- ner and Earl Wilde auctioned off all the good food at the big bond rally. Amilita Grilli bought the biggest bond and M. L. Farr got a lb of butter for a $500 bond. We sold over $10,000 worth of bonds and stamps in all. The fall concert was held; we had a Sadie Haw- kins dance; ten-weeks tests came along; the cadets went back to school; the teacher’s room was redecorated; Robert Capparelli won a “Quiz Kid” radio; Miss Rosekrans and Miss Kinney came; Carmen Cerio hurt his foot; Jan Gleason and Pat Milmoe went to K. E. Convention and the girls played volley ball after school. —CHS— In December “Figure It Out” was held and we sold $31,025 in war bonds; the squander- bugs stole the show, the Art Dept, did all the scenery for it. Basketball practice began, and school closed ’cause of storms; Betty Davis was chairman of the K. E. Ball; alpine sweaters were the rage; all good stewdenz sent their letters to Santa; the Phoenix Club, the Crane chorus sang for us; everyone was full of Christmas spirit and the Glee Club presented the “Messiah”. —CHS— We began the new year with no school for it was storming, remember? Mrs. Prof, came to see us; Harv Stocker was leader of the Wolf Patrol; Swing Band rehearsed for their first dance, Mr. Clary came to us; Miss Dom- iny received her Master’s; K. E. elected offi- cers; we polished off midterms. —CHS— In February we had two weeks off because of the coal shortage and storms; the two ca- dets went back; Saturday night dances were cancelled; the fellows played Morrisville; we spent quiet evenings at home because every- thing was closed; Freddie Parks went in the Navy; the brown-out went into effect; Jerry had his appendix out; girls took over their brother’s plaid shirts; seniors ordered their calling cards; we all saw “Wilson” and we played three basketball games in one week. —CHS— In March the chemistry classes made hy- drogen sulphide (Rotten eggs); Beverly de- monstrated her lipstick; no on the cuff lunches in the cafeteria; Pepsi Cola announc- ed their exam; Lt. Rynders came to see us; Cerio and Bob Mott left to join the Navy; (Continued on Page 40) 26 THE TOOT SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY Do You Remember — when we had our first class inside the walls of CHS? We just ooz- ed excitement. Do You Remember — when Miss Sedgwick was our English teacher, and she gave dra- matic monolgues about “When lil Liza Johnson comes a strollin’ down the lane”, and “Speak up Liza, ’spress yo’self” ? Do You Remember — when Miss Moses always used to beg us to sing up in our heads, and wave her hands around in the air to explain the feeling? Do You Remember — when Pat wore a mop on her foot in the freshman year, and used to practically sweep the halls? Do You Remember — when we all came to school one morning thinking it was an ordi- nary day until the middle of the 2nd period when suddenly the per- meating aroma of skunk filled the air? The rest of the day was spent in agony; ask Mary Fratini for the full details. Do You Remember — when during a Sophomore assembly rehearsal our advisor, Mrs. Smith was trying to explain to a member of the cast how to trip gently in, when Davey wishing to be helpful, tried to show her, and proceeded to take a complete tailspin? Do You Remember — when to make an ending to a number a little more complete a fire- cracker was set off in band ? Do You Remember — when orchestras only charged $50? Do You Remember — when none of us had driver’s licenses, and gas was pentiful for ev- erybody ? Do You Remember — when Bob Mero made Mary Lou eat her lunch off the cafeteria floor during initiation? Do You Remember — when there were twenty fellows in our class instead of nine? Do You Remember — when everybody told the crazy moron jokes, like the one about the little moron who cut off his hands so he could play the piano by ear? Do You Remember — when everybody took a little time off to go to the murder trial? Every time roll was taken eight more people had skipped out. Do You Remember — when Elmer Smith chopped his finger, stepped on a nail, burned matches in his pocket—shall we go on? Do ou Remember — when Jean didn’t go with Curt, and Mary didn’t go with Bob? Do You Remember — when the high school fellows went all out for the five cadets? Do You Remember — when the tennis courts were started? A little before our time per- haps, but they’ll be ready for future classes we hope. D ou Remember hen any other senior class had the same number of graduates as the year they graduated? 45 in the Class of ’45. Do You Remember — when fellows came home from College instead of the Service to visit us? THE TOOT 27 JUNIOR CLASS Front row. seated on ground, left to right: L. Spara. T. Buttino, J. Lisi, R. Wollaber, P. Scanlan, H. Wilde, B. Smith; second row, seated; L. Sicilia, L. Furfaro, A. DeVito, E. Patterelli, D. Miller, K. Bu- da, S. Tornatore, J. Taylor, Miss Heller, Miss Powers, J. Dawley. T. Randle, C. Parks, L. DePasquale, J. Randle, P. Wuilliez, F. Argentine. Second row: K. Barres, B. Shuler, D. Smith, J. Watson, B. Stevens. H. Scheid, B. Barott. M. Relyea, H. Vreeland, P. Fisher, V. Devine, R. Musacchio, M. Lahah, M. Dean, B. Robotham, J. Burns. Third row: E. Wilde, B. Bargabos, H. Stocker, S. Pexton, R. Loguidice, H. Turner, V. Vecchio, D. Clark, C. Farnach, W. Wilson, S. Tomarchio, G. Bargabos, B. Burke, W. Caldwell, J. Malvaso. We started off an eventful year by elect- ing the following officers: president, Thomas Randle; vice president, Sam Tornatore; Sec- retary, Joan Taylor; treasurer Jean Dawley. In September we held a class party which was so successful that we had another one in March. This time, we invited the seniors. One of the main events of the evening was the three legged race. Early in November we chose our class rings which finally arrived in March. (Our third finger, right hand was very conspicu- ous for sometime.) Our most important event of the year was the Junior Prom held on April 27th. The theme was “Stardust” and the colors were blue and white. Music was provided by Jim Blanchette’s orchestra. We are sure that it was a real social success. Through the co-operation of the class, and the money received from sport dances, our treasury has been left with a substantial bal- ance. We would like to thank our advisors, Miss Heller and Miss Powers for their able assist- ance through three enjoyable years of C. H. S. —JOAN TAYI.OR 28 THE TOOT SOPHOMORE CLASS Front row, left to right; L. Love. A. Frank, E. Fankhurst, A. Cone, A. Fiore, M. Fratelli, M. Torna- bene, L. Maula,, R. Tornatore. B. Miles, V. VanDusen, D. Farnach, M. Setticase, E, Mason, J. Phipps, B. Holdridge. C. Snell. Second row; N. Day, S. Stagnitti, D. Simmons, M. Yorton, E, Merithew, R. Berry, C. Bromfield, Miss Furfa.o, Mrs. Fudesco, M. Perry, B. Moore, A. Hilts, T. Carter, O. Smith, F. Ezzo, M, Lomon- aco. Third row: B. Hill. C. Barott, C. DeFazio, B. Burns, C. Koch. W. Schmidt, A. Aquino, J. Spen- cer. R. Prosser, J. Haines, F. Palombi, E. Petrie, J. Fisher, F. Crimi, H. Ennis. We, the class of ’47, entered our second year of high school under the leadership of the following officers: president, Robert Bor- gognoni; vice president, Richard Tornatore; secretary, Lucy Maula; treasurer, Betty Miles, who were elected at our first meeting. At this meeting plans for initiation were taken up and a committee was chosen to have charge of initiation and the black list. Initiation lasted for three days in which the sophomores felt like masters, and the fresh- men like servants. But, all in all, everyone had a positively super time. Later on we held two very successful danc- es. Our second dance, the V-E Dance held on May 11th was one of the nicest dances out- side of a formal, that has been presented at the school this year. The Time Wasters play- ed for us. We also took part in the entertain- ment program for the Freshman Hallowe’en party, in which all the classes participated. Our class has been a very happy and con- tented one after two years of high school, which could not have been possible without the willing and inspiring assistance of our two class advisors, Mrs. Fudesco and Miss Furfaro. —LUCY MAULA THE TOOT 29 FRESHMAN CLASS Front row, seated on ground, left to right; H. Jequin, M. Caldwell, J. Stevenson, R. Greiner, M. Conk- lin, L. Walters, E. Bowman, M. Kimpton. M. L. Farnam, L. Ditoma. L. Spratt. M. Albanese, M. Farnach, R. Capparelli, J. Devendorf, L. Webb, M. Davis, J. Timerman, C. Barres. Second row: G. Cox, N. Paone, P. Spadter, A. Bonaventura, A. Osborn, B. Lannis, L. Bellinger, B. Brown, S. Wollaber, S. Jones, B. Simpson, S. Farnam, D. Wheeler, A. Beasock, E. Relyea, J. Rinaldo, C. DiVeronica, T. Smith, R. Lamb. Third row: J. Wilsey, L. Ezzo, R. Capparelli, F. Lomonaco, G. Relyea, S. Mitchell. S. Alexander, S. Wilson, P. Cox, Mrs. York. Miss Mackey. J. Taylor. S. Sicilia, H. Doxtater, R. Relyea, S. Tornatore, F. Tucci, J. Tomarchio, K. Vorce, M. Buttino. F. Stokes. Fourth row: J. Galavotti, V. Fusillo, V. Palmer, R. Rousseau. W. Stanton, L. Bertolino, E. Warner, R. Johnson, D. Cerio, A. Farfaglia, G. Allen, L. Pankhurst, W. Case, R. Brewer, E. Benishek. J. Spadter, C. Crandall, G. Warner. On entering high school, the freshman class organized and elected the following of- ficers: president, Robert Capparelli; vice president, Mary Davis; secretary, Joyce Tay- lor: treasurer, Mary Strano. At the same meeting, blue and gold were selected as our class colors. During the week of September 18th we were initiated by the sophomores. Ending up that week, we put on an assembly pro- gram under the direction of our class presi- dent. In October the class of ‘48 sponsored a Hallowee’en party. With the funds received from this occasion, we plan to purchase our class window. We all wish to thank Miss Mackey and Mrs. York for their faithful guidance thru this eventful year. —JOYCE TAYLOR THE TOOT FOOTBALL Front row, left to right: F. Palombi. D. Clark. S. Danes!. J. Cerio. C. Barott, C. Cerio. D. Conley. Second row: T. DiGaspari, N. Fratini, R. Prosser. J. Romagnoli, S. Tornatore. The annual call for football men was issued by Coach Schmidt at the opening of the school term. About thirty-five men, most of whom were inexperienced, reported for drill. Lack of material and inexperienced men for both backfield and line positions caused CHS’s football record to reach its lowest ebb in our history. We had a schedule of six games. We were able to secure a tie with Hamilton, but lost to the Whitesboro, Fulton, Clinton and Onei- da teams. Although the team did not make as good a showing as other former teams, any of our rivals can say the team gave them hard op- position. At the annual banquet sponsored by the Civic Club, Anthony DiGaspari was awarded the Varsity C award for the most improved player of the season and was also chosen cap- tain of the team. Canastota 6 . . . Hamilton 6 Canastota 0 . .. Whitesboro 26 Canastota 14 . . . Oneida 32 Canastota 6 . . . Clinton 6 Canastota 0 . . . Fulton 19 Canastota 6 . . . Oneida 19 —TONY DIGASPARI Pete: “May I have the last dance with you ?” Mabel: “Big boy, you’ve just had it ” THE TOOT :n BOYS' BASKETBALL Front row, left to right: W. Schmidt, R. Clark. N. Johnson, R. Tornatore, J. Romagnoli. Second row: C. Farnach, R. Prosser C. DeFazio, W. Caldwell, T. Tornatore. Inexperience mixed with a little hard luck proved too much for the Canastota High School basketeers who played a tough, six- teen game schedule, coming out with two victories. Coach Schmidt’s men displayed their abilities in defeating Chittenango and showed flashes of brilliance even in defeat in losing to such teams as Sherrill, Oneida, Hamilton, Oriskany Falls, Waterville and Morrisville-Eaton Central School. Particularly heartbreaking were the last four games of the season in which the Canastota team fought hard to the end, losing to Cazenovia, Sherrill, Oriskany Falls and Morrisville-Ea- ton by 9, 2, 2 and 4 points respectively. Canastota rooters drew consolation from the fact that the whole team, with one ex- ception will be back next year with more ex- perience and confidence. The usual starting line-up consisted of Nazzie Fratini, John Romagnoli, Buster Schmidt, Dick Tornatore and Norman John- son with Tony Tornatore, Dick Clark, Bob Prosser, Bill Caldwell and Charlie DeFazio, furnishing valuable help. Bill Parker, Sam Tornatore, “Champ” Farnach. Harvey Stoc- ker, Jim Constanzo and Flavio Palombi, also saw some action during the season. The results of this season’s game were: Canastota 23 .......................Oneida 54 Canastota 12 ....................Cazenovia 23 (Continued on Page 40) 32 THE TOOT GIRLS' BASKETBALL Front row, left to right; Katie Buda, Mary Fratini, Stella Stagnitti, Betsy Barott, Beverly Roboth- am: Second row; Mary Tornabene, Florence Ezzo. Miss Heller, Lucy Maula, Teresa Buttino, Mary Giufre, Jenny Salamino and Evelyn Cerio were missing when the picture was taken. About twenty girls participated in the 1944-45 basketball season. Even with trans- portation difficulties we managed to have several home and out-of-town games with Verona, Chittenango and Sherrill. At Chittenango the team was given a de- licious feed, and on their return visit here, our girls treated the Chittenango team to a spaghetti dinner at Leo’s after which they were guests at the boy’s basketball game in the evening. After the game with Sherrill here we treated them to dinner also. The girls’ team really played good basket- ball on their home court, but seemed to have out-of-town jitters. The results of the games are as follows: Canastota 25...................Chittenango 22 Canastota 12 ............. Chittenango 19 Canastota 37........................Verona 28 Canastota 27 .....................Sherrill 29 Canastota 33......................Sherrill 25 out of town games. The following girls will have their name engraved on the bronze Jutkiewicz Basket- ball Award: Stella Stagnitti, Mary Fratini, Lucy Maula, Teresa Buttino, Mary Guifre, Katie Buda, Florence Ezzo, Mary Tornabene, Betsy Barott, Jennie Salamone, Evelyn Cerio, Beverly Robotham. During the first part of the season the var- ious gym classes had intramural games. Sec- continued on Page 40) THE TOOT 33 C. H. S. BAND Front row, left to right: seated, J. Haines, R. Greiner, B. Burns, A. Aquino. N. Johnson, H. Stocker, L. Maula, Miss Dominy, T. Buttino, M. L. Farr, P. Milmoe, P. Fisher, S. Andrews, M. Davis, J. Taylor. J. Bums. Second row: B. Parker, E. Petrie, A. Farfaglia. D. Clark, J. Fisher, R. Lamb. B. Burke, J. Gleason, N. Burke, S. Tuttle, B. Barott, C. Barott, R. Brewer, R. Johnson, B. McLean, Miss Heller, Joan Taylor. B Miles. Third row: B. Davis, D. Smith. Our Band began the year with thirty-five members who elected the following officers: president, William Parker; vice president, Richard Clark; secretary, Patricia Milmoe; librarian, Antons Aquino; student conductor, Norman Johnson. We played and marched at the home foot- ball games in September and October. In October the band participated in the fall concert. The program consisted of “On The trail” from the “Grand Canyon Suite” by Ferde Grofe; “Hymnus”, by von Fielitz; “Autumne Nocturne” by Myrow; and a group of war marches. In the War Bond musical “Figure It Out” in December, the band played marches as an introduction and also took part as the “dol- lars of the nation on parade.” Other appearances during the year were at the home basketball games in the gymnas- ium ; on May 4th in the annual spring con- cert, where our program included “Calfskin Calisthenics”, “Cowboy Rhapsody”, “Clari- net Polka”, “The Little Brown Jug Goes To (Continued on Page 40) 34 THE TOOT C. H. S. GLEE CLUB Front row, left to right: H. Jaquin, to. Davis, J. Stevenson, B. McLean, K. Harrington, S. Tuttle, D. Clark, B. Davis. H. Stocker, M. L. Farr, J. Gleason, J. Taylor. B. Lannis, M, Laguzza, E. M. Pank- hurst. Second row: R. Tornatore, D. Smith, C. Parks. J. Lee, S. Farnam, A. Lamb. P. Milmoe, Miss Dominy, director, P. Fisher, A. Frank. M. L. Farnum, P. Wuilliez, R. Woliaber, R. Greiner, P. Cox. Third row: E. Wilde, G. Bargabos, J. Haines, B. Parker, N. Johnson, accompanist, A. Aquino. B. Cald- well. President ..................Lillian Rubin Vice President..............Harvey Stocker Secretary-Treasurer ..........Betty Davis Librarian ..................Shirley Tuttle Student Conductor ...........Mary Lou Farr Accompanist ........................Norman Johnson Stage Manager .................Dick Clark The Glee Club started the new school year with 45 members. Almost immediately we be- gan to rehearse for the Fall concert in Octo- ber. For the concert we sang: “America”, Ernest Bloch; “Calm as The Night” Car! Bohnn; “My Dream Is of An Island Place”. Noble Cain; “Sweet Day, So Cool”, Sir Hugh Robertson; “Summertime” Gershwin and “Set Down Servant.” The Glee Club in collaboration with the rest of the music department and the senior c'ass presented “Figure It Out” a War Bond musical for the sixth war loan drive in De- cember. Sunday afternoon, December 24th we sang excerpts from Handel’s immortal “Messiah”. (Continued on Page 40) THE TOOT 35 THE TIME WASTERS Front row: R. Musacchio, vocalist: H. Stocker, R. Greiner, B. Parker, M. L. Farr, A. Aquino, B. Mc- Lean. Back row: D. Clark, C. Barott, S. Tuttle, N. Johnson, conductor; P. Milmoe, Miss Dominy, Miss Heller, J. Gleason, B. Burke. In this, its second successful year, the Canastota High School Swing Band, now known as “The Time Wasters”, displayed a marked improvement over last year, both in the quality and the quantity of its offerings. The Time Wasters furnished the music for five dances this year, including the soph- omores’ V-E dance on May 12th. They also played in assembly, for dancing after con- certs and special events and for the big Scrap Paper Fiesta on April 6th. The band presented many new arrange- ments of numbers outstanding in the popu- lar music field, quite a few of them being original arrangements played by “name” bands, such as Glenn Miller and Harry James. The personnel of the organization increas- ed to fifteen this year. It is comprised of Mary Lou Farr and Antone Aquino, saxes; Lillian Rubin and Harvey Stocker, clarinets; Janet Gleason, Bernard Burke and Miss Hel- ler, trumpets; Dick Clark, Shirley Tuttle and Bill Barott, trombones; Betty McLean, pia- no; Pat Milmoe, bass; Bill Parker, drums; and Norman Johnson, leader. Vocals are fur- nished by Rose Musacchio and Antone Aqui- no. ¥ Frank: “I spent last summer in a very pretty city in Switzerland.” Carmen: “Berne?” Frank: “No, I almost froze.” THE TOOT :u K. E. SOCIETY Front row. left to right: T. Buttino. F. Ezzo, M.Setticase. J. Taylor, M. Tornabene, L. Spara, B. Shu- ler, J. Burns, B. Barott. L. Furfaro, J. Dawley, D. Miller, A. Cone, A. Fiore, B. Davis, J. Gleason, M. La- guzza. Second row: L. Russo. J. Lee. K. Harrington, J. Loguidice, M. L. Farr, H. Scheid, P. Milmoe. H. Vreeland, Miss Furfaro, R. Crimi, B. McLean. C. Bromfield, M. Lahah, B. Miles. D. Farnach, F. Lizzio R. Tornatore. Third row: M. Patane. J. Sgroi, L. Maula. M. Fratini, R. Wo'.laber, V. Devine, A. York, B. Holdridge, S. Tuttle. J. Phipps, D. Smith, S. Pankhurst, E. Pankhurst. Rho Chapter of Kappa Epsilon began its year by taking in twenty-four new members. Formal initiation was held and afterwards we had a party in the gym. The annual K. E. Ball was held on Decem- ber 27th at the school. Betty Davis was the chairman and Shirley Tuttle and Mary La- guzza headed the decoration committee. Jim Blanchette’s orchestra furnished the music. In January we elected the following officers for the year: president, Betsy Barott; vice president. Lucille Furfaro; recording secre- tary, Jean Dawley; corresponding secretary, Beverly Shuler; treasurer, Joan Burns and chaplain, Lucy Spara. K. E. Society donated $25 to the American Red Cross. We have collected money for the Infantile Paralysis Drive, the Red Cross drive and the Child Health drive. At the pres- ent we are folding bandages for the Canas- tota Memorial Hospital. In October Miss Furfaro became our new advisor. We all wish to sincerely thank her for her real interest in us and her helping hand. —JEAN DAWLEY THE TOOT .‘57 Jlit JHcmimant In memory of our two beloved classmates; Gordon Coon who died during the freshman year, and Mary DiNunzio who died last year. “O Earth, lie heavily upon their eyes; Seal their sweet eyes weary of watching, Earth; Lie close around them: leave no room for mirth With its harsh laughter, nor for sound of sighs. They have no questions, they have no replies, Hushed in and curtained with a blessed dearth Of all that irked them from the hour of birth; With stillness that is almost Paradise. “Darkness more clear than noonday holdeth them; Silence more musical than any song; Even their very hearts have ceased to stir. Until the morning of Eternity Their rest shall not begin nor end, but be; And when they wake they will not think it long. (Adapted from Christina Rossetti) 38 THE TOOT SPONSORS The Class of 1945 wishes to thank each and every sponsor without whose help this yearbook could not have been presented. Albanese Grocery Store Mrs. Harold Anderson A. Aquino Son Avon Theatre Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bailey .1. Homer Ball Mr. and Mrs. Roger B. Barott Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beeman H. D. Bemiss, Insurance Service Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Burdick Burton Coal Co. Miss Pearl Bush Buyea’s Cabin’s Grill - Cady Products Company Canastota Amusement Parlor Canastota Bar Assn. Canastota Bee-Journal Canastota Frozen Food Cockers Canastota Garage Canastota Hardware Company Canastota Savings and Loan Assn. Cardner’s Meat Market Chapman’s Confectionery Store Clark’s Service Station Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Conley Mayor and Mrs. John H. Coulter Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Cramp Cronk’s Market Crouch Sterling. Ford Garage Danesi and Sons Deluxe Beauty Salon Debrucque Florists A. E. Dew and Sons Diemolding Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Jack DiVeronica Dunn’s Bakery Elite Restaurant, J. Cerio, Prop. Farfaglia and Tornatore Farr Bros. Hardware Fine’s Shoe Store Finn’s Service Station Frank Fiore First National Bank of Canastota Forster’s Service Station Mr. and Mrs. Ciinton G. Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Fudesco Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Gallagher Ma and Pa Germany’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Giufre Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Gleason Gott Chevrolet Co. Grem's Meat Market Hall’s Express Service Mrs. Orla Harrington Highway Supply Co., Inc. THE TOOT :S9 SPONSORS The Class of 1945 wishes to thank each and every sponsor without whose help this yearbook could not have been presented. Mr. and Mrs. William Hobkirk Hope’s Clothing; Store Hungerford’s Restaurant King’s Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Lee I ee Manufacturing Co., Inc. Leo’s Restaurant Lumbrazo’s Alleys Mr. and Mrs. William Maloy Marchina’s Beauty Parlor Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Milmoe Morse Cleaners, Oneida-Canastota Near’s Garage M. E. Newberry Sons I)r. and Mrs. M. D. Olcott Oneida Ltd., Canastota Division Art Ott’s Auto Parts Accessories Mr. and Mrs. George W. Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Panebianco Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Pankhurst Parked Drug Co. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Parker St. M. 1 c Eugene C. Pavone T. H. Perrin and Co. Dr. and Mrs. George S. Pixley Queensboro Farm Products, Inc. Dr. Arthur L. Reynolds Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Runfola Mr. and Mrs. Francis G. Schafer Johnny Scheid Schepp’s Furniture Store S. B. Severance. 5c to $1 Store Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Sevy Mr. and Mrs. John C. Skaden Mr. and Mrs. Asa R. Smith Smith-Coulter Co., Inc. Sorci’s Liquor Store Spainer’s Restaurant Dr. and Mrs. H. Court land Spencer Dr. and Mrs. John H. Sullivan Capt. and Mrs. William F. Tanner Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tornabene Miss Eve Tornatore Miss Mary Kay Tornatore Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Tornatore Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Tuttle Vecchio’s Grocery Store Victory Chain Inc. Waldo’s Grill James A. Watson, Plumbing Heating Wesley’s Inn Westlake Mfg. Co. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Whitfield Young Men’s Social Club Mr. and Mrs. Orazio Zumbo 10 THE TOOT CLASS WILL (Continued from Page 21) We hereby appoint Miss Daniels, our class advisor, executor of this our last will and testament. Though we are leaving this insti- tution, we trust that our last wishes will be fulfilled and all will benefit from our efforts. (Signed) The Class of 1915 —JANET GLEASON DEAR STUDENZ:- (Continued from Page 25) spring officially arrived; and Oneida Ltd. gave the Toot its wonderful $50 check. —CHS— In April we had the Paper Fiesta, collect- ed about 6 tons of paper and elected Davey “La Bella de las Flores”. The senior proofs arrived; Mrs. Fudesco resigned; 8:00 sessions began; Mrs. York went to Sherrill to teach; Mrs. Davis started teaching Home Ec. —CHS— In May we had the Annual Spring Concert; V-E Day came; seniors got their pictures; the sophs had a V-E dance; Tony Danesi and Jo Sgroi were named co-chairmen of the Senior Ball; six seniors took the scholarship exam. —CHS— Now at last in June, the senior activities have taken over completely. —CHS— So good bye to a full packed school year, and a final Lo Song from, CORA DES SPONDENT GIRLS’ BASKETBALL (Continued from Page 32) ond period team captained by Katie Buda won; third period, Mary Lou Farr’s team winner; fourth period Mary Fratini’s team winner; sixth period, Frances Aquino’s team winner and seventh period Stella Stagnitti’s team winner. A total of forty-seven girls participated in the intramural games. — MARY FRATINI BOYS BASKETBALL (Continued from Page 31) Canastota 21 ..........Oriskany Falls 73 Canastota 29 .................Hamilton 38 Canastota 25 ..............Chittenango 17 Canastota 13 ...............Waterville 40 Canastota 17 .................Sherrill 43 Canastota 36 ..............Chittenango 19 Canastota 28 ..........Morrisville-Eaton 40 Canastota 10 .................Hamilton 34 Canastota 21 ...................Oneida 40 Canastota 18 ...............Waterville 32 Canastota 28.................Cazenovia 37 Canastota 37 ......................Sherrill 39 Canastota 38...........Oriskany Falls 40 Canastota 42 .............Morrisville-Eaton 46 —NORMAN JOHNSON C H. S. BAND (Continued from Page 33) Town”, “The National Emblem” and other military marches; on May 30th, a memorial service at Munnsville; on June 13th, for the Seventh War Loan Bond Rally. For our two successful concerts and verv buoy season the band gives a vote of thanks and expresses its appreciation to Miss Dom- iny, our director. —PAT MILMOE ¥ C. H. S GLEE CLUB (Continued from Page 34) The auditorium was decorated like a church. On May 4th, for our annual Spring Con- cert we sang: “Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee”, Bach; “Song of the Meadowlands” Knipper, conducted by Mary Lou Farr, stu- dent conductor; “Hospodi Pomilui” Lvovsky. Our last assembled appearance for the year will be at the commencement exercises. We will sing “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence” and “Alleluia.” From the chorus many thanks to Miss Do- miny for helping to give us a better under- standing and appreciation of music. —BETTY DAVIS