Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1946 volume:

THE TOOT Presented by THE CLASS OF 1946 Canastota High School Canastota, New York 1946 THE TOOT ili'bicattmt 333e, iljc Class of 194G foitlj affection anb gratitube, bebicate ibis our year boob, to (Jfliss (JNargaret feller. pjer absence lias createb a boib among il]e faculty anb stubents foljere Ijer unfailing inbustru, bumor anb goobfoill bab supporicb numerous stubent aciibities. ere, pcrljaps a bit tarbily, is a sincere expression of ibe esteem foe feel tofoarb (iHiss jHargaret “;}3cte” feller. THE TOOT 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication ________________________________________ History of the School .............� ................ Alma Mater ......................................... Toot Staff ...� .............� ....................... Our Class Grows Up .......-..............� ......� ... Senior Class Pictures .............................. Editorial ................� ..............� .......... Board of Education ..............� .................. Faculty .....................� ...................... Slips in the Classroom ........... � ......� ......... C'lass Song__________ � ___� _________________________ Class History .....� ................................ Class Alphabet _______________ � ___________________ C'lass Honors and Officers ......................... Class of 1946 ...................................... C'lass Prophecy ...� .........„.....� ..........� ..... C lass Will ...................� .................... Senior Psychology ................ � ...� ........... A Typical Day in C. II. S...................� ....... C'lass Motto, Flower, Colors, Poem .........� ....... Autographs of Class of 46 .......-................. Ain't They Had Fun ..............� .................. Art Design — Classes ...� ..� ...� ............ � ..... Underclassmen Editorial ............................ Junior Class .............� ......� .................. Sophomore C'lass .........� ............. � ......... Freshman Class ............� ...� ............� ....... Student Council ........� ............� ............... Miscellaneous Pictures _........................... Popularity Contest .......................� ......... Art Design — Sports ......� ......................... Sports' Editorial .................................. Football Pictures ....... � .......� ................ Football .....� .........� ........� ................... Basketball ......................................... Junior Varsity Basketball ...........� ......� ....� .., (.iris Basketball ............................ Boxing and Wrestling ............� ................... Baseball ............................� ............... Cheerleaders ...............� .............� .......... Art Design — Activities .............� ............... Art Editorial ............� ......� ...� ....� ...� ...... Band ............... � ..............� .............. Chorus _____________________________________________ Dramatic Club ......................� ............. Thespians .........� ................................ Swing Band ...� ...................................... Girls’ Ensemble and Quartets ........................ K. E. Society ....................................... Autographs ......................____________________ Sponsors ........................ � .............. 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H. S. In 1810 Indians were dwelling in Canas- tota, which was at that time, a swampy forest called Canastota Reservation. A few white settlers lived further south between the Can- astota Reservation and Seneca Avenue. For many years the only schools that the children of these families attended were log huts. The first school house was located on the site of the Lee Furniture Factory. At the corner of Stroud Street and Seneca Ave- nue was the first frame school house. The commissioner of Common Schools in 1821 located a site for a school along the Can- astota Creek. At the expense of $149, a school modeled after the one at Quality Hill, was built on this site. This school burned in 1822, which made another building necessary. The new school was built on Center Street for $270. This school was 24 x 30 feet. A few years later, after a change in state laws, the school system became so bad that private schools were started in Canas- tota. The best one of these “selected schools” was built at the corner of Main and Canal Streets. The forty boys who attended this school nicknamed their teacher “Starry Hea- vens” because of his liking for astronomy. He also taught Latin. The next school was built on Chapel Street. This one was somewhat larger than the last one, 34 x 50 feet. Owing to the great number of pupils, 150, this school was en- larged and a new one for senior grades was built on the same site. The Union School was built in 1877. It was 66 x 77 feet and three stories high. This school has been lengthened and is still stand- ing as Canastota Junior High School. Spencer Street school was built in 1885- 86 for $10,000. South side school was built in 1893, also for $10,000. The taxpayers decided in 1925-26 that a new school was needed. As a result, the pres- ent high school was built in 1927. Many plans have been made for the en- larging and improvement of Canastota High in the not too distant future. —DOROTHY SMITH THE TOOT o ALMA MATER Come let us rally and rouse a cheer For the school that is always jolly. Winning its laurels from year to year, Guided by school spirit true, Famous for loyalty far and near, We’ve nothing to do with folly, So come let us sing, But first let us bring A toast C. H. S. to you. Here’s to the school we love the best, Here’s to the students bright, Here’s to the faculty best on earth, Here’s to the red and white. Here’s to the tie that binds us all, True as the stars above, Here’s to the team that always wins, Here’s to the school we love. Oh! C. H. S., Dear C. H. S., The song we’ll ne’er forget The golden haze of student days Is round about us yet. The days of yore will come no more But through the many years, The thought of you, so good, so true, Will fill our eyes with tears. The thoughts of you, so good, so true, Will fill our eyes with tears. 6 THE TOOT TOOT STAFF Front row, left to right: I). Farnach, M. Chadick, J. Dawley, J. Taylor, J. Burns, C. Parks, M. Fisher, H. Clark, B. Shuler, D. Smith, B. Robotham, J. Randle, C. Kincaid, L. Fur faro, J. Salamino, V. DeAngelis. Second row: E. Wilde, F. Crinii, T. Randle, S. Tomarchio, II. Turner, B. Burns, J. Haines, J. Spencer, J. Romagnoli, H. Stocker, A. Aquino, W. Caldwell, S.Tornatore, J. Cerio. Third row: E. Patterelli, K. Barres, C. Cerio, P. Wuilliez, B. Barott, R. Wollaber, T. Buttino, D. Miller. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, Richard Clark EDITORIAL BOARD ............Margaret Fisher, Beverly Shuler, Dorothy Smith. Bl'SINESS MANAGEMENT .......Harvey Stocker, Teresa Buttino, Sam Tomarchio, Betsy Barott, Dawn Miller. PHOTOGRAPHY .—.......... James Spencer, John Romagnoli. TYPING STAFF ...............Evelyn Cerio, Katherine Barres, Eleanor Patterelli, Jenny Salamino. ART WORK .......—..........Violet DeAngelis, Roberta Wollaber, Lucille Furfaro. CIRCL'LATION --------- ..---..Phyllis Wuilliez, Joseph Cerio, Earl Wilde, Harry Turner. JUNIOR EDITORS .............Bruce Burns, Frank Crimi. LITERARY BOARD .............Antone Aquino, Joan Burns, William Caldwell, Mary Chadick, Jean Dawley, Florence Ezzo, Amilita Grilli, Jerome Haines, Charlotte Parks, Jane Randle, Thom- as Randle, Beverly Robotham, Samuel L. Tornatore, Joan Taylor, Shirley Jones, Theresa LeBlanc, Dolores Farnach. THE TOOT 7 OUR CLASS GROWS UP m------- Our Freshman Year Last Year As Juniors THE CLASS OF 1946 THE TOOT 9 EDITORIAL With the world in its present chaotic state, our only hope for world peace is in a concerted effort by individuals of the sover- eign nations for mutual understanding and cooperation. The action must begin within the breasts of the people of the world in a sincere desire for the establishment of a lasting peace and abolishment of war and its accompanying horrors. The so-called leaders of the nations are, in reality, led by the established mores of the people. The majority of the world’s leaders are conscientious, hard-working public servants striving for the advancement of mankind as their constituents see it. They are hampered, however, by two factors: their intolerant, purblind colleagues of doubtful rectitude; and the lax public concern which is so apt to become prevalent in a democracy. The world seems to be run on the maxim of control by the most articulate group, but never by the majority. This political law is contrary to the conception of democracy which is commonly held by all the people, especially those least assiduous in the duties of citizenship. The solution to our problem of peace seems to demand that we stir the embers of public consciousness and blow a hot flame of public opinion to cleanse the hearts of our ambit- ious leaders. We must depend upon the com- mon people of the world to establish a reign of peace on earth for “As to the body of the people, their intentions are always good, since it can never be to their interests to do wrong.” The strongest force in the world is a man’s mind. With it, any individual can do anything. Consider then, what power the public opinion has. Public opinion is a living, breathing power, stronger than any individu- al, for either good or evil, crushing and charging, varying its moods like the weather, but is all powerful in a democracy or a dicta- tatorship. The sooner every man and woman realizes the tremendous power within their minds and the incalculable good it can pro- mote, they will never let an opportunity for using it pass unheeded. With thousands, even millions, of voices clamoring for action, it can be accomplished. Wars can be prevented, famines and fears driven from the human life, if only individ- uals can be taught to think intelligently and to uce their great power to its utmost. —RICHARD CLARK BOARD OF EDUCATION Albert E. Campbell Mrs. May C. Phillips Claude R. Ellis James A. Grilli Glen F. Bogardus, Clerk In our school system, the Board of Ed- ucation, composed of representatives of var- ious professions and industries, is similar to the man behind the front lines in a war. Without it, we could accomplish nothing. All our achievements and successes are the result of the ceaseless and untiring guid- ance of the Board of Education. We, the class of ’46, wish to express our sincere appreci- ation to you for your endless consideration and assistance. —MARGARET FISHER 10 THE TOOT FACULTY First row: Miss Anna B. Clines, Mrs. Ruth Brooks, Miss Louise Powers, Mrs. Frances Milmoe, Miss Dorothy R'chardson, Miss Arlene Bickford, Miss Elizabeth Dominy, Miss Florence Furfaro, Miss Mabel Schroth, Mrs. Marie Love. Top: Mrs. Rosemary Courtney, Miss Helen Dunn, Mr. George Rynders, Mr. William Schmidt, Mr. David Clary, Mr. Glenn F. Bogardus, Mr. D. Robert McLean, Prof. Leland Wright, Miss Rita Mackey, Miss Gertrude Daniels. MR. GLEN F. BOGARDUS Superintendent of Schools, St. Lawrence Universi- ty B. S., Summer school Cornell 5 yrs., Summer school Columbia 1 yr., Executive at C. H. S. 21 yrs. MR. I). ROBERT McLEAN Principal, Syracuse University, A. B., Syracuse sum- mer school 1 yr.. Cornell summer school, teaching ex- perience at C. H. S. 20 years. MISS ANNA B. CLINES Vice-principal, College of St. Elizabeth A. B., Sum- mer school Cornell 5 yrs., Buffalo Normal school 1 yr., European travel and study 1 summer, Teaching ex. in C. H. S. 21 years. Subjects: English 3 and 4. MISS GERTRUDE E. DANIELS N. Y. S. College for Teachers, A. B., Columbia Univ. A. M., Summer school 2 yrs., Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 17 yrs. Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. MISS LOUISE H. POWERS N. Y. S. College for Teachers A. B., Summer school 3 yrs., European travel 1 summer. Teaching ex, in China 4 yrs.. Teaching ex. in C. H. S. 19 years, Sub- ject: Latin. MISS RITA MACKEY N. Y. S. College for Teachers, A. B., Temporary ex- aminer in N. Y. S. Regents dept. 14 years.. European travel 1 summer, Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 20 years. Subjects: Social Studies 11 and 12. MRS. WHEELER MILMOE College of New Rochelle, B. S., Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 11 yrs. Commercial instructor. MR. LAWRENCE F. WALDO St. Lawrence University, B. A., Teaching at C. H. .S. e yrs. Subjects Soc. St. 9; Business; Syracuse U. 24 hours. THE TOOT 11 MR. WILLIAM C. SCHMIDT Belfonte Academy, Clogate Univ. B. S„ Syracuse U. summer school 1 yr., Cortland Normal sum. school 3 yrs Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 19 yrs. Athletic in- structor. MR. GEORGE RYNDERS State Normal Geneseo, 3 yrs., Buffalo S. T. C. B. S. Syracuse U. P. G. work. Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 1 yr. Subjects: Gen. Science. Biology, Soc. St. 9. MISS ARLENE M. BICKFORD Westbrook Jr. College, Syracuse U., B. A., Teach- ing ex. at C H. S. 1 yr. Girls Physical Ed. MISS HELEN M. DUNN Geneseo S. T. C., B. S., Syracuse U. summer school 1 yr. Teaching ex. C. H. S. 2 years, Librarian. MRS. ROSEMARY COURTNEY Syracuse U., B. A. Teaching ex. C. H. S. 1 yr. Sub- jects: English 1 and 2, Dramatics. MISS MABLE SCHROTH Cortland State Normal, Columbia U., B. S. M. A., Syracuse U. summer school, 1 yr., Red Cross Nutri- tion Field Wkr. Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 1 yr. Sub- ject: Home Economics. MISS FLORENCE FURKARO Albany, S. T. C., A. B., M. A. Teaching ex. C. H. S. 4 yrs. Subjects: Soc. St. 10, Mathematics. MISS ELIZABETH DOMINY Potsdam S. T. C., B. S., Temple U. Maj. Ed., Teach- ing ex. at C. H. S. 3 yrs. Subject: Music. MISS DOROTHY RICHARDSON Syracuse U., B. A., Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 1 yr. Subjects: Spanish and French. MR. LELAND WRIGHT Potsdam S. T. C., B. S., Temple U. summer school 1 yr., Army Band school 1M: yrs., Teaching ex. C. H. S. 1 semester. Subject: Instrumental music. MISS AVIS I. WHITE Utica Mem. Tr. Sc for nurses, Syracuse U. 3 sum- mers, school nurse 3 years at C. H. S. MR. DAVID CLARY Syracuse U. B. S., M. S., Teaching ex. at C. H. S. 1V4 yrs. Subjects; Commercial. MRS. RUTH G. BROOKS Syracuse U., B. P„ Syracuse U. summer schools 1, Teaching ex at C. H. S. 3 yrs. Subjects: Art. SLIPS IN THE CLASSROOM Teacher: What is the difference between face powder and gunpowder? Student: One goes off with a bang and the other goes on with a puff. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Mackey: Dick, can you tell me what the members of the lowest caste in India are called? Dick: The unmentionables. ¥ Student: A buttress is a woman who makes butter. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ John: Dick, are you going to get intox- icated for diphtheria this afternoon? ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Student: A mountain range is a cooking stove used at higher altitudes. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Chemistry Student: Water is composed of two gins; oxygen and hydrogen. Oxygen is pure gin, hydrogen is gin and water. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ A circle is a round line with no kinks in it, joined up so as not to show where it be- gan. Miss Mackey: Where was the Declara- tion of Independence signed? Bob: At the bottom. ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Clines: Give an example of collect- ive noun. A student: Garbage can. ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Mackey: Where are the Kings of England crowned? Earle: On their heads. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ History student: The difference between a king and a president is that a king is the son of his father and the president is not. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Geography student: A mountain pass is a pass given by railroads to their employes so that they can spend their vacation in the mountains. ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Miss Clines: In what circumstances does the 4th act of Hamlet begin? English student: It commences immed- iately after the 3rd act. —TOMMY RANDLE 12 THE TOOT CLASS SONG ■ b J J J J Z3 J J ■ H' V..J I J : : | . g - � r � • — F P J Jr r J rr p J J f m r i j JoTL V rw “tVitt. OUlT nrii§: Vi a yt«. J V y u W 4• o- r iCS Acfw� ' w il V� o. w U PI t± f; — a. l T Kim ft. ‘frow T r Y ms W S v V ov V c Vrv'iVNoir. w oy e. 4V t- THE TOOT 13 CLASS HISTORY We, the Class of 1946, started our High school career off with great anticipation of future good times. After a few awe-stricken days in C. H. S., we decided to have a class meeting. (Remember; we were bashful then.) Under the guidance of Miss Powers and Miss Heller we elected officers, Richard Clark, president; Harvey Stocker, vice president; Charlotte Parks, secretary; and Margaret Fisher, treasurer. Navy blue and white are our chosen colors, and our flower is the daf- fodil. Our motto is “Amor patriae est nostra lex” (Love of country is our Law). The next big issue, or at least the Soph- omores thought so, was OUR initiation. (Hail Sophomore! was ringing through the halls for a few days.) We had just as good a time as the Sophomores did any way. Our class began its social activities in high school by taking part in the annual Hal- lowe’en Party. We showed movies, sold ice cream, and told fortunes to earn some money to help pay expenses for the coming year. Later in the year we held two dances for everyone in the school and had one party for ourselves. We returned to C. H. S. in September 1943 as prominent Sophomores with another exciting year ahead. As we reorganized our class this year all realized that we needed to cooperate to succeed in being a good class. At once one of Benjamin Franklin’s favorite quotations came to us “We must all hang to- gether or assuredly we shall hang separate- ly”. We found this to be very true. For this important year to lead us, we chose Joe Cerio, president; Helen Vreeland, vice president; Charlotte Parks, secretary; and Margaret Fisher, treasurer. Our first important duty was the Fresh- men Initiation to which we gave our complete attention. We at least enjoyed our share in the annual event and we are sure the Fresh- man escaped without much suffering. We raised our money by holding two dances during the year. We had enough mon- ey in our Freshman year to purchase our window but it wasn’t put up with the rest until this year. Although ’46 seemed quite a long time away to us then, it seemed good to see our year and window up there. We started off an eventful Junior year by electing the following officers: Thomas Randle, president; Sam Tornatore, vice pres- ident; Joan Taylor, secretary; Jean Dawley, treasurer. In September we held a class party which was so successful that we had another in March. This time we invited the Seniors. (Remember the three-legged race?) What fun! ! In November we chose our class rings which finally arrived in March. (Our third finger, right hand was very conspicuous for some time.) We sponsored a Jeep Drive during our Junior year which was a great success. Our goal was one jeep and we sold over $10,000 worth of bonds and stamps, the equivalent of seven jeeps. Our most important event of that year was the Junior Prom held on April 27th. We are sure that it was a real success. At last we now occupied seats in Study Hall as “Seniors”. As our leaders this year, we chose, William Caldwell, president; Rich- ard Clark, vice president; Jean Dawley, sec- retary; Phyllis Wuilliez, treasurer. This year we lost one of our advisors who had been a great help to our class, Miss Heller, but taking her place was Miss Bick- ford, who has already endeared herself to us. With Graduation as our aim we were now ready for business. We had parties for ourselves and dances for everyone in school. Before we realized it we were making plans for the publication of the “Toot” and for the Senior Ball. We would like to thank Miss Powers es- pecially, for her intellectual guidance and Miss Bickford for her cooperation in our ac- tivities during this past year. To everyone, this class history may not seem important among so many others but to us it is the record of the most important days of our lives. And although we leave C. H. S. its memories will always be close to our hearts. —CHARLOTTE PARKS THE TOOT CLASS ALPHABET is for Aquino, he’ll reach his ambition And the motto of his orchestra will be “precision”. is for Barott and Burke, tried and true, Burns, Buttino, Barres and the Bargaboses two. is for Chadick, two Cerios, Caldwell and Clark About their virtues we are not in the dark. is for Dawley, DeAngelis, DeBrucque and Devine, DePasquale and DeVito, they’ll get along fine. is for Everyone and all they have done To make our high school life a pleasant one. is for Fisher and Furfaro, too, Their deeds shall be many, their troubles few. is for Grilli, one of the best, We know that she will meet any test. is for Haines, known as Jerry, His anecdotes have made us merry. is for Intelligence, in which we excel, But our dread of exams it does not expel. is for June, the end of the school year, Regents come then, of which we have fear. is for Kincaid, with the pretty blonde curls, Her’s are envied by all the girls. is for Logudice, Lahah, Loomis and Lisi, They’re always good folks, never dizzy. is for Malvaso, and Maula, both true, Musacchio and Miller, success to them too. THE TOOT 15 CLASS ALPHABET N is for Nastasi, our student of art, A loss to the school when from her we part. 0 is for Oneida, our rival town, It shall never get our team down. P is for the two Pextons, the school clowns, Also Parks, and Patterelli, who never wear frowns. Q is for Quizzes, a teacher’s ideal, We never begin them with any great zeal. R is for the two Randles, Romagnoli, too And for Robotham, she’ll never be blue. S is for Salamino, and the Smiths, Barb and Dot, Also for Scanlan, happy will be their lot. And Sicilia, Spara and Shuler, good classmates three, Spencer, Stocker, and Stevens, successes they’ll be. T is for Taylor, Tomarchio, Turner and Tornatore, When they leave C. H. S. we’re sure to hear more and more. U is for Union, which makes us strong, With it our class can never go wrong. V is for Vreeland, Helen by name, Few her setbacks, great her fame. W is for Watson, Wilde, Wilson and Wollaber, And Wuilliez too, all of the very first caliber. X is for X-tra men for which we’ve a need, May fate send us some with the greatest speed. Y is for the Years spent here in school, Even now the teachers we can never fool. Z is for Zombies, of which we have many, But can you imagine a school without any. —BEVERLY SHULER If) THE TOOT MARGARET FISHER “PEG” CLASS HONORS “She must be seen to be appre- ciated” Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Student Council 4, Pres. Student Council 4, Treas. Freshman, Treas. Sopho- more Class, Home Room Sec. and Treas 4. Sec.-Treas. Band 2-4, Li- rarian Chorus 4, Dramatic Club 4, Thespian 4, Editorial staff “Toot”, “Figure It Out”, 3, Band Rally 3, “Fiesta” Committee 3, make up for “Black Widow”, makeup for “Pop Reads the Christmas Carol” 4, make-up for “Gay Nineties Revue” 4. Int. Basketball 3, SAA 1-4, Swing Band 4, D. A. R. Essay contest 4, American Legion Empire Girl’s State 3, Jr. Marshall 3, Jr. Scholar- ship award, Sr. Ball Committee, Messiah. HONOR STUDENTS BEVERLY SHULER “BEV” “There’s always a way” K. E. Society 2-4, Corres. Sec. K. E. 4, Jr. Editor “Toot” 3, SAA 1-4, Intramural Basketball 2, Jr. Schol- arship Award 3, Bond rally 3, “Fi- esta” Committee. Jr. Marshall graduation 3, Jr. Prom Committee 3. K. E. Ball Comm. 4, “Dear Stew- denz” 4, Dramatic Club 4, Editor- ial Staff “Toot” 4, Sr. Ball Comm. EVELYN CERIO JOSEPH CERIO RICHARD CLARK JEROME HAINES LUCY MAULA THOMAS RANDLE DOROTHY SMITH HARVEY STOCKER JOAN TAYLOR SAM TOM ARCH 10 EARL WILDE PHYLLIS WUILLIEZ CLASS OFFICERS RICHARD CLARK ‘-DICK” WILLIAM CALDWELL “WILLIE” “Patience and fortitude ” Pres. Room 15. Int. Basketball 1, Football 2-4, Basketball 3, Dra- matics 4, Thespians 4, Chorus 3-4. Boxing 4, Sr. Class Pres., Boys Quartet 4, Pres, of chorus 4. Why Teachers Go Nuts . Black Widow” Gay Nineties Revue”. “Figure it Out”, SAA, Messiah, “Toot” staff. Baseball 4. JEAN DAWLEY “JEAN” “More fun” Int. Basketball 1, K. E. 2-4, Rec. Sec. K. E. 4, Class Sec., 4, Drama- tic Club 4. Class Treas. 4, Jr. mar- shall 3, Band 4, Figure it Out” 3, Bond Rally Comm. 3, K. E. Ball Comm. 4, “Toot” staff 3-4, “Gay Nineties Revue” 4, “Fiesta” 3, SAA 1-4. “A mighty pain to love it is” Football 1-4, Basketball 3-4, Pres. Freshman class. Vice Pres, of Sr. Class. Editor of “Toot”, Band 1-4, Chorus 2-4, Swing Band 2-4, Pres, of Band 3, Stage Mgr. chorus 3-4, Dramatic 4, “Figure It Out”, act- ing and publicity director for Figure It Out”; “Black Widow” Why Teachers Go Nuts”. “Why The Chimes Rang”, “Gay Nineties Revue”, Sr. Ball Comm., SAA, 1-4, Community Concert Assn. 4, “Fies- ta”, chairman of War Bond jeep, drive, Jr. Prom Comm., Baseball 4, Football awards 3-4, Jr. Schol- arship award, Social Studies prize 11th year, Messiah, Thespians 4, pres. Dramatic club, brass quartet. PHYLLIS WUILLIEZ “The daintiest last to make the end more sweet” Chorus 2-4, Band 3-4, Orchestra 1, Accompanist boy’s quartet 4, Accompanist chorus 4, Dramatic club 4, “Figure it Out” 3, jeep drive, SAA 1-4, treas. room 15, “Toot” staff 4. “Why the Chimes Rang” 2, class treas 4. Messiah 3-4, “Gay Nineties Revue.” THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1946 ANTONE AQUINO “NOISE” “Whistle and she’ll come” Band 1-4, Chorus 1-4, Black Wi- dow” 4, “Figure It Out” 3, Fiesta Comm. 3. “Gay Nineties Revue” 4, Swing Band 1-4, Clarinet quartet 4, Boys Quartet 3-4, Stud. Conductor Band 4, Dramatic Club 4, Thespians 4, Librarian band 2-4, Toot” staff 4, Why the Chimes Rang” 2. GEORGE BARGABOS ‘Oh come gentle sleep” Orchestra 1, Glee Club 3-4, “Pop Reads the Christmas Carol”, Fi- gure it Out” Dramatic Club. Thes- pians, Fiesta Committee. ROBERT BARGABOS “Better late than never” Morrisville 3. Figure it Out”, 3, Wrestling 4. Salvage Drive 3, J} . Prom. Committee 3, Dramatic Club 4. BETSY BAROTT “BETS” “Active and Attractive ” Band 2-4, chorus 4, ‘Figure it Out”, Fiesta Comm. 3, ‘‘Gay Nine- ties Revue” 4, Swing Band 4, Dra- matic Club 4, Toot” staff 4, Pres. Home room 3, Student Council 3, Int. Basketball 1-4, Varsity basket- ball 1-4, Varsity softball 2-4, K. E. 2- 4, Pres. K. E. 3, K. E. Ball comm. 3- 4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3. Bond Ral- ly Comm. 3, Stage Mgr. of Pop Reads the Christmas Carol” 3, soft ball 1-4, Hockey 1-2, Int. Volley Ball 1-4. S A A 1-4, K. E. Busi- ness del. to convention 4. Why Chimes Rang” 2, Honorary basket- ball award 3-4, Messiah 4, Sr. Ball Comm. 4, Thespians 4. KATHERINE BARRES “KAY” “Quiet, wise and good” Fiesta Comm. 3, Attendant at Fiesta 3, usher Commencement 3, Int. Basketball 4, SAA 4, War Bond Drive 3, K. E. 4, Toot” staff, Int. Volley ball, Softball 4, Sr. Ball Committee 4. BERNARD BURKE “B” “Enjoy the present” Band 1-4, Football 4. Boxing 4, Figure it Out” 3, Bond Rally 3, Fiesta 3, Swing Band 2-4, Brass Quartet 2-4, “Gay Nineties Revue” 4, SAA 1-4. JOAN BURNS “BURNSIE” “Good sense with imagination” Band 1-4, Orchestra, Int. Basket- ball 1, K. E. 2-4, K. E. Treas. 3, Dramatic 4, Thespians 4, Jeep Dr. 3, K. E. Ball Comm. 4, Toot” staff 4, Student Council 1, “Black Wi- dow” 4, ‘‘Gay Nineties Revue” 4, Fiesta Comm. 3, SAA 1-4, Com- munity Concert Assn. 4, Figure it Out.” TERESA BUTTINO BUTTON “As happy as a lark” Int. Basketball 1-4, Varsity Bas- ketball 1-4, Softball 1-4. Int. Volley Ball 1-4, Hockey 1-3, Majorette 2-4, K. E. 2-4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Fi- esta Comm 3, Figure it Out”, K. E. Ball Comm. 4, Varsity Softball 2-4, Honorary Basketball award 3- 4, Bond Drive. Toot staff, Senior Ball Comm. 4. 18 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1946 EVELYN CERIO “EVIE” “V:m, vigor and vitality” Int. Basket ball 1-4, Varsity Bas- ketball 1-4, Majorette 2-4, Student Council 2, SAA 2-4, “Figure it Out” 3. Fiesta 3, “Toot” statf 4, Usher Commencement 3, Jr. Mo shal Ba- calaureate, Home Room Treas. 2, Basketball jacket awaici 4, Softball 3-4, Hockey 3-4, Soccer 1-4, Volley- ball 3-4. .JOE CERIO “TUBBY” “Take all things in stride” Pres. Class 2, Student Council 4, Football 1-4, Basketball 2-3, Dec. Comm. Jr. Prom 3, SAA 1-2, Fies- ta Comm., Baseball 4. MARY CHADICK “To tell you the truth” K. E. 2-4, Dramatic club 4, “Fi- gure it Out” 3, Bond Rally 3. K. E. Ball. Comm. 4, Publicity for Black Widow”, Pop Reads the Christ- mas Carol” 4, “Toot” staff 4, Fiesta Comm. 3, “Gay Nineties Revue” 4, Chorus 4. VIOLET DeANGELIS “LAURIE” “Her heart has hidden treasures” Scenery for “Hansel and Gretel” 4, Art Ed. of “Toot” 4, Decorations for football banquet 4. Decorations for Messiah” 3, Decorations for “Figure it Out 3, Decorations for “Fiesta” 3. DAVII) DEBRUCQUE “DAVEY llaste makes waste” LUCY DePASQUAI.E “TJI :ice is sweeter than words” I1 . Basketball 1. VIRGINIA DEVINE “GINNY” “True and tender” II E. 2-4, “Figure it Out 3, K. E. Dali Comm. 4, “Fiesta” 3, SAA 1-4, Archery 3. ANNE DeVITO “DE VITE” ‘Glad to he alive” Cheerleader 4, SAA 1-3, Softball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Volley Ball 1-4. THE TOOT 19 THE CLASS OF 1946 LUCILLE FURFARO “FRUF” “As merry as the day is long” Cheerleader 2-4, K. E. 3-4, “Fig- ure it Out”, “Fiesta” Committee, “Toot” staff. Vice Pres., K. E. 4, SAA 1-4, Jr. Prom Committee. A MILITA GRILLI MALI E’” “Good to the last joke” “Toot” Staff 4. JEROME HAINES “JERRY” “Ambition has no rest” Transferred from Proctor High 2. Chorus 2-4, Band 2-4, Dramatic Club 4, Thespian 4, Pres. Home Rm. 3, Student Council 3, Boys’ Quar- tet 3-4, Clarinet Quartet 3-4, Radio Guild 1, Speech Club 1-2, Chorus 1- 2, Band 1-2, Treas. Red Cross Club 1, “Figure it Out”, “Gay Nineties Revue” 4. CHARLOTTE KINCAID “CHAR” “Horses, horses, horses” ‘Toot” staff 4, Commencement usher 3, SAA 3-4, Bond Rally 3, “Fiesta” Comm. 3, WCTU Essay Contest 1, Archery 3, Chorus 1. MURIEL LAHAH “CHIC” “A sweet attractive kind of grace” Freshman Assembly, Vice Pres. Home Room 1-2, K. E. 2-4, K. E. Assembly. K. E. Ball Comm. 4, “Fi- esta ' Comm. 3, SAA 1-3, Archcry 2-3. JOSEPHINE LISI “JO” “A friend of all” Int. Basketball 1-2. Basketball 1- 2, Archery, 1-3, SAA ROCCO LOGUIDICE “ROCKY” “Live and let live” “Fiesta” Committee 3. BEVERLY LOOMIS “BEV” ‘She speaks when she has some- thing to say” 20 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1946 JAMES MALVASO “JIMMY” “Every man for himsrlf” SAA 1-2. LUCY MAULA “MOOSE” “The eagle and me” Int. Basketball 1-4, Varsity Bas- ketball 3-1. Majorette 3. Head Maj 4. Soft ball 4, Varsity Baseball 3 4. SAA 2-4, Figure it Out 3, K. E 3-4. Student Council 1 4. Italian 2 prize, Sec. Sophomore class. DAWN MILLER “DAWNY” “Industrious and kind” Chorus 1. Band 4, K. E. 2-4, “Fig- ure it Out SAA 1-4. K. E. Ball Comm. 4, Gay Nineties Revue. ROSE MUSACCHIO “ROSIE “Magic in her voice” Intramural Basketball 4, Chorus 1-2, Swing Band 1-4, (vocalist)); F.csta Committee 3. MARY NASTASI “MAR” “Says little, but to the purpose” Usher at Commencement 1945. K. E. 3-4, Art work for “Why The Chimes Rang , Archery 2-3, K. E. Ball Committee 4. CHARLOTTE PARKS “CHAR” “Willing and able” Chorus 1-4, Sec.. Freshman Class, Sec. Sophomore Class, Librarian, D.amatic Club 4, Thespians 4, Lit- eracy Board of « Toot” 4, Figure it Out 3, Toot” staff 1-2, Fiesta Comrn. 3, Makeup for Black Wi- dow 4, “Pop Reads the Christmas Carol” 4, Gay Nineties Revue 4, Intramural Basketball 3, SAA 1-4, usher for graduation 3, Sec. of Dra- matic Club 4. ELEANOR PATTERELL1 “PAT” “With a sigh and a smile” Intramural Basketball 1, Volley- ball 2, Figure It Out 3, Jr. Mar- shal Commencement 3, Costumes for Why the Chimes Rang. RICHARD PEXTON “DICK” “Speak-do” Football 3-4, Fiesta Committee 3, Vice Pres, of Home Room 2, Fi- gure it Out 3. THE TOOT 21 THE CLASS OF 1946 JANE RANDLE “JANIE” “Genteel and refined” Usher graduation 3, SAA 1-4, Fashion Show 1, Intramural Bas- ketball 1, Toot Staff 4, Chorus 4, Diamatic Club 4. THOMAS RANDLE “TOM” “A mite of dynamite” Prize speaking 1, Band 1-2, Foot- ball 3-4. Class Pres. 3, “Figure It Out” 3, Dramatic Club 4. Thespi- ans 4. Pres. Student Counci 2, Vice Pres, of Home Room 4, Pres, of Home Room 26, “Gay Nineties Revue”, Fiesta 3. Bond Rally 3. BEVERLY ROBOTHAM “BEV” “Anything can happen” Intramural Basketball 1, 3, 4, In- tramural Volleyball 1-4, Hockey 1-2, Dramatic Club 4. Thespians 4, “Fig- ure It Out” 3, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Toot Staff 4. Fiesta 3, Varsity Bas- ketball 3-4, SAA 1-4, “Why the Chimes Rang” (prop comm.) 2, “Why Teachers Go Nuts”, “Black Widow” 4, Honorary Basketball A- ward 3-4. JOHN ROMAGNOLI “JOHNNIE” “Oh! What a life” Football 2-4, Basketball 2-4, In- tramural Basketball 1, Capt. of Football team, Toot Staff, Fiesta Comm. 3, SAA 1, Boi.d Jeep Drive 3, WIBX Football award. JENNIE SALAMINO “OAKIE” “Wings on her feet” Majorette 2-4, Volleyball 1-3, Bas ketball 1-4. Varsity Basketball 2-4 Soccer 1, Field Hockey 1-4. Soft ball 2, “Figure it Out” 3, SAA 1-3 Fiesta Committee 3, Toot Staff 4 Apparatus 3, Tumbling 3, Honor- ary Basketball Award 3-4. PATRICIA SCAN LAN “PAT” “A twinkling smile” LUCY SICILIA “RED” “A merry smile” Cheerleader 1-4, Volleyball 1-3, Basketball 1-4, Soccer 1. Field Hockey 1, “Figure it Out” 3, SAA 1-3, Softball 2. BARBARA SMITH “BARBIE” “A gentle friend” “Figure it Out”. 22 THE TOOT THE CLASS OF 1946 DOROTHY SMITH “DOT” “Gentle in manner-firm in action” Chorus 2-4. Band 2-1, Deamati� Club 4. Student. Council 1, Sec. Trcas. Chorus 4, Thespians 4, Fig- ure it Out” 3. Black Widow 4. jeep drive comm. 3. K. E. 2-3. Fies- ta Comm. 3, Gay Ninieties Revue 4, Editorial staff of Toot 4. Com- munity Concert Assn. 4. Sr. Ball Comm. 4. LUCY SPARA “LU” “Oh. Those Eves” Intramural basketball 1-4, Intra- mural volleyball 1-4. SAA 1-4. K. E 3-4. K. E. Chaplain 3-4. K. E. Ball Comm. 4. Majorette 2, Fiesta Comm 3. JAMES SPENCER “KIBBLE BRAINS” 4 Tomorrow is another day” Band. Glee club, Figure it Out”. Toot Staff 4. HERNICE STEVENS “BUNNY” “Takes time enough” Chorus 1-2, Band 1-2, K. E. 2-3, Dramatic Club 4, Chairman pub- licity comm. Jeep drive 3, SAA 1-4, Basketball 3, Archery 2. HARVEY STOCKER “CHESTY” “No sooner said than done Band 1-4. Chorus 1-4, Swing band 3-4, Pres, band 4. Vice Pres, chorus 3, stage mgr. chorus 4, Dramatic 4, Basketball 2-3. Int. basketball 1, Vice, p’-es class 1. Treas. Dramatic club 4, Stud. conn. 1, Boy’s quar. 3- 4, Business mgr. Toot 4, Student director Black Widow 4. F:gure It Out 3, Thespians 4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3. Stud, director Why Teachers Go Nuts . 4, Gay Nine- ties Revue” 4, Utica Estedfed 2, Community Concert As3n4, All Co. Ba”d 1. NYSSMA 2-3, Ch. Fiesta 3. Clarinet quart. 3-4, Bus. mgr. cf Jeep drive 3. Sr. Ball Comm. 4. SAA 1-3, Messiah. JOAN TAYLOR “DIMPLES” “Dimples A-flutter” Band 2-4, K. E. 2-4, Sec. J class Toot staff 3-4, Orchestra 1. K. E. Ball Comm. 4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, K. E. Prize Speaking ConV'sta t A. Usher Why The Chimes Rang” 2, The Black W'idow 4, “Figure it Out” 3. Fiesta” Comm. 3 J- Scholarship award 3. Bond rally 3, Why Teachers Go Nuts’” 4, Dra- matic Club 4, K. E. delegate 4. SAM TOMARCHIO “SAMMY” “He attains what he pursues ‘ Toot” staff 4, Bond jeep drive, director of Jr.-Sr. picnic, CAPC. Pres, of home room 26, Student council 2, Vice. Pres. Student coun- cil. SAM L. TORNATORE “LINCOLN” “Action speaks louder than words” Football 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Vice Pres. Student council 3, Vice pres, room 21-3. Pres, room 21-4, Sec. Student Council 4, Cha;rman Jr. Prom 3, Vice Pres, class 3. Fiesta” Comm. 3, Bond rallv 3, SAA 1-4, Intramural basketball 2-3, Football sweater award 3. Football award 4. THE TOOT 23 THE CLASS OF 1946 HARRY TURNER “ISAAC “Lot us ho of good cheer Why the Chimes Rang” 2, ‘‘Fig- ure It Out 3, Dramatic club 4, Jeep drive 3, Sr. Ball Comm. 4, Toot Staff, Morrisville Ag. school 2. HELEN VREELAND “VREE “Witty to talk with Chorus 1, Student council 1-3. Sec.-Troas. Student council 3. Vice Pres. Sophomore class 2. Sec. Treas. Home rm. 2, Fashion Show 1, What a Life 1, Figure it Out 3, K. E. 2-4, Chairman K. E. Ball 4, Fiesta Comm. 3, Bond rally 3. JUNE WATSON “JUNE” The smallest effort is not lost Chorus 1-4, Dramatic club 4, ‘•Figure it Out , Fiesta Comm. Jeep drive, Intramural archery. EARLE WILDE “OIL” “As busy as a fiddler’s’ elbow” SAA 1-3, Wrestling 4, Chorus 3, Figure it Out 3, “Gay Nineties Revue 4, “Why Teachers Go Nuts , jeep drive. Fiesta”’ Comm. 3, Dra- matic club 4, Toot” staff, Sr. Ball Comm. WESLEY WILSON “WES ‘‘You can't ignore the importance of a good digestion Figure it Out . Fiesta Comm, stage work for “Messiah , ‘Why the Chimes Rang . ROBERTA WOLLABER “BERT “A hit of sunshine” Chorus 1-4, Why the Chimes Rang 2, Figure it Out 3, K. E. 2-4, Co-chairman K. E. Ball 4. “Fi- esta” comm. 3, bond rallv 3, Dra- matic club 4, DAR contest 2-4. Toot staff 4, Gay Nineties Re- vue” 4. CHAUNCEY FARNACH “CHAMP “Sailing, Sailing Basketball 1-3, Manager Foot- ball 3; U. S. Navy. ROBERT PEXTON “SHEP” “Laugh yourself into stitches’” .. Football 4. Basketball 4, Intra- mural Basketball, Why the Chimes Rang, Jr. Prom Commit- tee, Fiesta Comm. 3, SAA 1. Foot- ball Manager 3. 24 THE TOOT CLASS PROPHECY The New York State Fair Special is a- bout to leave. Shall we climb aboard? See the trim stewardess. Why it’s Lucy Maula! She fastens our safety belts and tells us one of our former classmates, who now is a Ma- rine, is to have the seat next to us. Here he comes. It couldn’t be David Debrucque, but it is. “It’s just like old home week” he ex- plains, “for I went to see Dick Clark, who now owns the Atomic Supply Factory”, Kath- erine Barres, his receptionist, told me he was having a lengthy meeting with his chief me- chanical engineer, Bill Caldwell; personnel director, Jimmy Spencer; and chief chemi- cal engineer, Harvey Stocker. I waited until the meeting was finished and Dick invited me to his home for dinner. Now I know why Dick has the right to claim Peggy is the best cook in the world.” As we leave the plane, saying goodbye to Dave, we are dazzled by a huge sign over the fair entrance saying “Mary Chadick, chief advertiser and C. P. A. Jerry Haines, accountant.” We see Jerry is still looking at figures. What’s that crowd looking at? Let’s go investigate it. There are Wesley Wilson and Earle Wilde with a group of students from the agriculture school. Everyone is waiting for the renowned veterinarian, Harry Turn- er, to make an address on his new toxin. He will also show pictures of a glass farm owned by the two Bargabos brothers, George and Bob. I’m hungry, how about you? Do you smell the aroma? It is coming from the Ro- bins Club owned by Rccco Loguidice and Jim- my Malvaso. The famous green satin drapes which made this restaurant well-known were designed by Lucille Furfaro. Lucy Spara greets us at the door and shows us to a table Why if it isn’t the famous Antone Aquino’s orchestra, with his two extra attractions: the singing of Rose Musacchio and the trum- pet playing of Bernard Burke! Look at the attractive Power’s model walking down the winding stairs. She is stop- ping by our table. It’s Roberta Wollaber. Her exquisite clothes came from the famous Vreeland-Miller Fifth Avenue Dress Shop designed by Mary Nastasi and Violet DeAn- gelis. She also tells us her alluring hair style was fashioned by the C. D. L. Company. (That is, Evelyn Cerio, Anna DeVito and Jo- sephine Lisi.) We have tickets for presentation of the Oscars. Mayor Richard Pexton starts the pro- gram with a welcoming address. The awards are being given out by New York’s ablest lawyer, Joe Cerio. His secretary, Eleanor Pat- terelli is showing the awards. Incidently, they are sponsored by Teresa Buttino’s store and Sam Tornatore’s farm. The Medical Social award is presented to Betsy Barott for her health project in the slum district in New York City. Admiral Robert Pexton receives the Navy Cross for bravery beyond the call of duty. The soil conservation medal is hon- ored to Thomas Randle for his erosion pro- gram passed by congress last year. This year a new award for all around good football player is given to Johnny Romagnoli. As we leave the stand we see Holly- wood’s newest debutante, Jean Burns, sitting next to the famous hair stylists, Lucy Sicilia and Barbara Smith. Let’s walk around awhile. There’s the Medical Arts Building. Do you see the dental room over to the right? As we enter, Char- lotte Kincaid, dental assistant, takes our name and address. Let’s look over her books. Why there’s Beverly Shuler and Dorothy Smith’s names. “Yes, they brought a group of children from High School to see the ex- hibit”, she tells us. “June Watson was here also with a group of kindergarten children. Among them was Beverly Robotham’s smil- ing little boy.” We can not neglect the hospital wards. There go Jean Dawley and Jane Randle, reg- istered nurses, into the operating room. Shall we follow them? As the doctor, Lucy DePasquale, enters the room all eyes are fo- cused on her. She has the task of performing a delicate operation on Beverly Loomis. Over the microphone we hear the voice of Amlita Grilli calling for Jenny Salamino. Bernice Stevens is in the office taking messages. Leaving the Medical Building we enter the Business Administration Building. Sam THE TOOT Tomarchio is dictating to Jenny Salamino, while Muriel Lahah looks on. Patricia Scan- lan shows us the new bookkeeping system which has been arranged by accountant, Vir- ginia Devine. The soft hymn played by Phyllis Wuil- liez at the organ is a fitting farewell to the golden memories of the past. The pleasure of seeing old friends is always great. Even though the music fades from the air the tid- ings that we have heard from our former classmates will remain with us. —JOAN TAYLOR CLASS WILL We the class of 1946, being rich in tal- ent, beauty, ability, and ambition, have de- cided to part with some of our superior ac- complishments for the betterment of Can- astota High School. To any loyal democrat—Jerry Haines leaves his filibuster prowess. To Nazzi Fralini—Dick Clark leaves one of Peg’s blond curls. To Norman Day—wings for his vehicle. To the bus drivers—thanks for toting us to the basketball games. To Mary Anne Setticase—A dog to fasten on her chain when Jimmie departs. To Buster Schmidt—a box of dog biscuits to feed his “puppy loves.” To Shirley Farnam—Dawn Miller leaves her Jeckel and Hyde personality. To the chorus—a cage of nightingales. To Frank Crimi—the Bargaboses leave their ability to be late legally. To Audrey Cone—Bev Robotham’s mascu- line popularity. To Johnnie Relyea—a coat of armor when he battles for the fair damsels. To Dick Johnson—Ginny leaves the lock to her heart. To the Sophomores—a hoard of fiendish ideas for initiation. To Bob Prosser—Earl Wilde leaves his school boy blush. To Carol Bromfield—some of Helen Vree- land’s carefree ways. To Burghie—Bunny Stevens leaves her gig- gle to pep him up. To a handsome character—Jean Dawley’s desk in front of the glass door. To Fred Tucci—some of Harv Stocker’s su- ave wordly charm in dealing with his women. To Stella Stagnitti—Johnnie Romagnoii leaves his quiet modesty. To Carmen Barres—a box of Wheaties, so you can grow up and be a star athlete. To male escorts without cars—the town taxi To Miss Clines—a gross of lozenges for students with hacking coughs. To Baldy Johnson—a lock of Sam Tomar- chio’s crop. To Biff Cerio—Joan Taylor leaves her dim- ples. To Junior license holders—more understand- ing parents. To the hydrogen generator—Antone Aquino leaves ten years off his life. To Jerry Monte—B. Burke’s ability to talk himself out of anything. To each and every locker—a supply of Klee- nex to combat the filterable virus bug. To Betty Holdridge—a fish hook for catch- ing unsuspecting males. To Ronnie Lamb—a supply of Palmolive soap to keep that “school-girl complex- ion.” To Ziff Farfaglia—David Debrucque’s easy going manner. To the K. E. Girls—keep the society known as a grand organization. To Freak Tornatore—Bev Shuler’s Latin re- putation. To the new “frosh”—a super-advisor like our Miss Powers. To Rachel Greiner—a franchise on the road to Mount Pleasant Cemetery To Marydee Pankhurst—a husky porter to carry her bass. To a boy with a gal named Mary—Sam Tor- natore leaves his engraved desk. To Sam Mitchell—the Senior movie fans pay a small premium on blackmail insurance. (Signed)—CLASS OF 1946 —JOAN BURNS Executor SENIOR PSYCHOLOGY In: 55 Name Fondest Memory Favorite Amusement Biggest Problem Wants To Be ANTONE AQUINO .........My friends ..................Flaying: Records ........Getting homework done .. A Great Conductor GEORGE BARGABOS ...“Figure it Out” ................ Parking ...................Miss Clines ...........Married ROBERT BARGABOS ....Senior Ball 1945 ...............Ice Skating .............Mary .......«........ President BETSY BAROTT ..........June 25, 1946 ...............Sports ..................Being on time ..........Graceful KATHERINE BARRES Senior Year .......................Dancing ..................Men ................... Carefree and Happy BERNARD BURKE __________Miss Mackey ..............Riding a horse ..........Women .................. Dance Band Leader JOAN BURNS ............Me ...........................Living ...................Sophistication ........First Lady TERESA BUTTINO ........July 1945 ___________________Eating ...................Graduation .............Gym Teacher WILLIAM CALDWELL Crossing Oneida’s goal-line 45 ... Reminiscing ............Shirley .................Mechanical Engineer E ELYN CERIO .........Italian Classes .....«...«...Movies ...................Getting up in A. M..... Happy JOE CERIO ............. 45 Football season .........Driving ....«............Women .................. lawyer MARY CHADICK ..........Chappie's ..........«........Wine, men, song .........Going to school .........Only Coed at Princeton RIC HARD CLARK ........Friends .....................Football ................Time ....................Administrative Engineer JEAN DAWLEY ...........“Him ” ..............«....«..Day Dreaming .....«.......Life in general........ Matron of Old Maid’s home IOLET DeANGELIS .....May 1942 ....................Music ....................Graduation .............Success I)A II) DEBRUCQUE ....Vacation Time ......._.......Playing Pin Ball machines Being universal friend .. Accomplished LUCY DePASQUALE .......Frosh Year .................Sports .....«............Going to school .........Successful VIRGINIA DEVINE _______'45 and '46 .................Dancing .................Dick ................... Happy, healthy, wealthy ANN DeVTTO .—..........Junior Prom '45 .............Dancing ..................Concentration ......... Beautician MARGARET FISHER .......Senior Year .................Dancing .................Transportation ......... Felicitous LI OLLE FURFARO ....Graduation Day .................Dancing .................Concentration .......... Reluctant Thinker AML1TA GRILLI .........Home ............«...........Listening to records ....Waking up ..............Linguist JEROME HAINES .........4 years in high school ......Swimming .................Convincing Miss Mackey „C. P. A. CHARLOTTE KINCAID Friends ..........................Swimming ................Life ...................Contented MURIEL LAHAH ..........Dec. 23, 1945 .....-.........Dancing .................Graduation ............. Success JOSEPHINE LISI ........Graduation Day ..........«...Driving ..................Getting to school on time Happy ROCCO LOGUIDICE _______Junior Prom ................«Women .......«........... Getting there on time .... Business Man BEVERLY LOOMIS ........Jan. 6, 1944 ................Reading ................. Passing Exams .««.Someone's JAMES MALVASO .........Graduation from CHS .....«..«Movies ..................Getting to school on time Successful LUCY MAULA ............Junior Prom '45 ....._......«Flying ...................Future ................ Stewardess DAWN MILLER ...........My Puppy Loves ..............Talking in study hall ...Men ..................... Matron of Boy's Town THE TOOT SENIOR PSYCHOLOGY Name Fondest Memory Favorite Amusement Biggest Problem Wants To Be ROSE MUSACCHIO .........1941 ...-....-........—......Singing ..................Concentration „........ Happy MARY NASTASI ...........Graduation ...................Music .—........................ Concentration Costume Designer CHARLOTTE PARKS ....May 29, 1945 ....................Furloughs ................Concentrating ..........Happy ELEANOR PATERELLI Dates —............................Dancing ..................Brothers ...............Happy RICHARD PEXTON .........Football ....................Driving —................Life ....................Successful ..Rita ....................Admiral Writing letters ..........Lady of Leisure .. Miss Mackey .............Successful Wolf ..Him .....................His One and Only ..Studying.................Football Star in College .. Keeping my mouth shut ..Carefree ..Concentration ......... 1 lappy ROBERT PEXTON .........Junior Prom 45 ..............Football .............. JANE RANDLE ...........Days Gone By ............... Dancing THOMAS RANDLE .........Morning after the night before.... Wolfing ... BEV ERLY ROBOTHAM Oct. 27, 1945 .....................Being with him JOHN ROMAGNOLI .........'45 Football season ..........Dancing .......... JENNY SALAMINO ........ Adventures with Stag .........Talking............ PATRICIA SC AN LAN ..Freshman Year ..................Movies BEVERLY SHULER ........Senior Year ..........-........Day Dreaming .............Getting up in A. M......Noble LUCY SICILIA .......-...Furloughs ......... -.......Dancing ....... ........Concentration ...........Beautician BARBARA SMITH .........New Year’s Eve ’45 ............Dancing .................Men ................. ...Beautician DOROTHY SMITH ----------K. E. Ball, ’45 ------------ Talking ________________ Kid brother...............Competent LUCY SPARA .............Freshman Year ................Dancing .................Men .....................Successful JAMES SPENCER ..........Graduation —..................Mary Ann ................Teachers ................Personnel Director BERNICE STEVENS .......Junior Prom ’46 ..............Day Dreaming .............Getting to Munnsville ...Handsome Doctor's secretary HARVEY STOCKER .....New Year’s Eve ’45 --------------Flying ...................Bev Shuler Dot Smith Chemical Engineer JOAN TAYLOR ..............Skipping School —...........Working at Chappie’s ....Time on my hands ........Dignified SAM TOMARCHIO ..........Sitting Back of Joan ........Hunting ................ .Women ................Scientific Farmer SAM L. TORNATORE ....Oct, 1944 ----------—............Shooting the Bull .......Mary ....................Successful HARRY TURNER ----------Social Studies Class — ......Arguments ................ Women ..................Veterinarian HELEN VREELAND K. E. Ball ’45 .....................Dancing ...................My Father ..............General Nuisance JUNE WATSON ............Passing Latin Regents ........Collecting Insects ......Myself ...................Kindergarten Teacher EARLE WILDE .............Wrestling ............ -.....Driving ..................Women ..................College Graduate WESLEY WILSON ----------.Social Studies 12 -----------Shooting .................Women ..................Successful ROBERTA WOLLABER Senior Year .........................Dancing.—................Writing Letters .........Dental Hygienist School Friends ...............Tickling the Ivories ....Me ......................A Good Girl PHYLLIS WTILL1EZ tc THE TOOT 28 THE TOOT A TYPICAL DAY IN C. H. S. 8:00—The rural students, in the “dawn’s early light”, run to catch those com- fortable vehicles that whisk them a- way to school. 8:25—The first bell rings, to the dismay of Romeo, calling the students to their home room for roll call. 8:29—Jerry Haines runs into study hall and is amazed to find that he has a min- ute to spare. 8:30—The second bell rings and classes be- gin. The majority of Seniors are in study hall first period, hurrying to finish the lessons that just didn”t get done the night before. 8:45—Mary Chadick at school. Train sched- ules, school schedules and home schedules seem to conflict. 9:00—The Bargabos brothers prance in with their pink slips showing compli- ments of Mac’s office. 9:10—Second period begins and half of the Seniors hurriedly glance at the “Ob- server” before going to Social Stud- ies class newspaper test. The other portion of the class hurry to English class. 9:30—In Social Studies a heated debate is in progress over some timely topic. The less interested members of the class amuse themselves with throw- ing paper wads. Above the commo- tion, Miss Mackey can be heard say- ing, “The assignment for tomorrow is to read three chapters in the text- book and write a book on China.” Meanwhile across the hall in Eng- lish class, the other portion of the Senior class manage to appear inter- ested in the poem Miss Clines is read- ing, while George catches up on his sleep. (The morning after the night before.) 9:50—Finds the mathematicians in Trig- onometry. 10:40—The Seniors who went to Social Stud- ies second period now go to English and vice versa. If there is to be a vo- cabulary test the English students hurriedly return the borrowed Di- gests to their rightful owners. It takes a long time to look up thirty words in a dictionary. In Social Studies class Jerry Hain- es tries to prove to Miss Mackey that she is wrong. 11:30—Finds many of the Seniors hurrying to chemistry class. To the dismay of the rest of the students it is “Lab- Day”, when anything can happen. 11:40—The silence is interrupted by a terri- fic explosion. When the debris and smoke have finally settled, we dis- cover that Antone has blown up a hy- drogen generator. Air and hydrogen just don’t mix. 12:00—The masterminds in Miss Powers Study Hall are working ovei'time— but not on their lessons. They are concocting ingenious schemes, which if successful, will enable them to pur- chase their lunches early. 12:10—All eyes are on the clock and every- one is ready to run when the 12:15 bell rings. 12:15—They’re off! The mad rush for the cafeteria is on. The slogan seems to be “A friend in the lead is a friend indeed” because those who lose out in in the race find friends who let them in line. 12:30—The “lovebirds” pair off on the bal- cony while Miss Dominy puts the finger on the sly little chorus mem- bers who would like to play ball or go uptown. 12:59—Miss Powers chases Bill Caldwell out of her room. 1:00—Afternoon classes begin. The boys who have been playing baseball dash into the study hall to be late for roll call and are invited to one of Mr. McLean’s famous “math parties.” 1:15—The silence is broken by the thun- erous voice of Miss Dunn as she or- (Continued on page 52) THE TOOT 29 CLASS POEM I saw a message blurred the other day “The world’s door keys are knowledge”, so it said; A wise man’s words - by many but half read By others quite unnoted, thrown away. For this wide land, is ours and so is life, Each what we make it, nothing more or less. We have the chance, have we the willingness To fashion more of peace and less of strife? Diplomas which we work for with such care Are keys which open merely one small door. Let’s not stop here, for surely we must dare To try our best to open more and more Before us lies a future free and fair The riches of earth’s knowledge to explore. —MARY CHADICK CLASS MOTTO Amor patriae est nostra lex” CLASS FLOWER Daffodil CLASS COLORS Navy Blue and White JXHXL 3HX THE TOOT 32 AIN’T THEY HAD FUN Foreword Recorded herein is the fun and frolic of the class of 1946. If by reading this chronol- ogy of the class, any explanation of the mod- ern generation is obtained, it is purely co- incidental and absolutely absurd. Chapter I The first clear memory that remains with me is a potato on a stick as a symbol of subserviance to the sophomores. I wonder how many ex-freshmen can still recite the Chinese prayer. In the spring, the verdant freshmen co- vetously watched the upper classmen stealth- ily depart from the sacred portals of learning to the famous Wampsville courthouse. It’s a shame that the trial wasn’t postponed for three years until they were bold seniors. Would someone like to have an operation like the one that was performed on Eugene Simpson during assembly when numerous strange and varied articles were withdrawn from the delicate incision made by a rusty hack-saw. Chapter II Phew! The strongest memory of the sophomore year is the all-pervading essence of a Mephitis nigra. What a pantomime the Latin II class put on! The courageous Marcus Tullius, alias Sam Tomarchio, bravely leaped into a hole in the Roman forum, exemplified by an old flat tire. President Joe Cerio, after a great deal of pressure was forced into permitting several class parties to be held. I realize that Joe, a serious, thrifty, industrious boy still regrets the expenditures, but I am sure that the class does not. Chapter III In their junior year, they were the first of the privileged classes who were permitted to study eleventh year social studies. All the scholars went into raptures when the won- derful news was announced. Say, Tommy Randle was quite an auc- tioneer; especially when he disposed of cream from Burke’s contented cows! And remember Amilita’s big bond that helped buy seven jeeps. I understand that certain members of the departing class (initials B. B. and R. C.) wish to extend their humble apologies to Miss Dominy for the most tragic affair dur- ing this year. On the night of our own Junior Pi'om, many of the 16 year old junior boys first pi- loted the family chariot through the mists of night while they anxiously watched the rear- view mirror for an approaching spotlight. There were numerous drips present at the junior-senior picnic, or rather drops—I mean rain drops. Green Lake has some of the finest textured mud in this section of God’s earth. Chapter IV As plenipotentiary seniors, in our small way, we tided to impress our personalities up- on the school. Our achievements include: a Student Council constitution, a Dramatic Club constitution, a revitalization of the Thespians, and publication of the (quote) Biggest and (unquote) Best “Toot” in C. H. S. history. The football season really came to a tri- umphal close right after “Scat” Caldwell scored the winning touchdown in the Oneida game. I thought the team was going to have cat-fits right out on the field, mud covered and wet though they were. Before the “Gay Nineties Revue”, there was a flood of dark-faced boys with big red lips lurking in the corners, ready to plant a rosy symbol on any unwary girl’s cheek. Remember the classic phrase “I gotta go home and milk my caow?” Did you ever see such a crowd as that which filled the auditorium on the night of the “Gay Nineties Revue”? I thought sure the floor would collapse by the time they got the ears of corn unloaded upon the suffering humanity. The whirl of graduation activities was a great success with the happy victors over the malignant regents board triumphantly set- ting sail upon the sea of life. Author’s Note This book was designed to stir the em- bers of cooling memories. If it gives one per- son one moment of happiness in fond recol- lection, its purpose has been accomplished. (Signed) FATHER TIME 34 THE TOOT UNDERCLASSMEN EDITORIAL Few of us realize the full importance of the underclassmen in high school. The stu- dents of today are the citizens and govern- ment officials of tomorrow. We seniors, who are graduating, have begun to realize the im- portance of the training which we receive in high school in relation to the future security of our country. We want the present under- classmen to realize it, too. In a democratic country like ours, the citizen is the most important spoke in the wheel of government operation. If we desire to have a competent and efficient govern- ment tomorrow, we must have capable and efficient students of today. The advancement of the classes in high school is similar to the steps of a ladder. Ev- ery advancement, regardless of its size, is one step nearer the apex—the tcp of the lad- der. We enter high school as verdant fresh- men, inexperienced and irresponsible. As sop- homores, we feel more important. We take a greater interest in extra-curricular activities. We take great pride in our privileges as sop- homores. When we enter the school in our junior year, we feel more important. At last we have passed the half-way mark in our race to the finish—graduation. Throughout these years we have notic- ed a gradual increase in our sense of respon- sibility, in the amount of authority vested in us and in the number of decisions we make for ourselves. We have also learned, in our organization of classes, the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure. And, all through these years, our opinion of a high school was similar to John Webster’s statement—“Tis like a summer bird-cage in a garden,—the birds that are without, despair to get in, and the birds that are within, despair and are in a consumption, for fear they shall never get out.” The majority of us will not receive a college education. Therefore, the high school is a means of training ground for our future citizens. The importance of forming good habits during our high school years cannot be over-estimated, because once a habit is formed, it is very difficult to break that ha- bit. High school is also the polishing ground for tomorrow’s culture. According to William Shakespeare “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Most of us fall into the second class and have to help ourselves achieve greatness by trying to prepare ourselves for a successful life af- ter our high school years, for “God helps them who help themselves”, —B. Franklin. This greatness which we desire is not only in the present precept of our monetary and fi- nancial status, but also in living a well-bal- anced useful life. In our associations with our classmates, teachers and upper and lower classmen, we learn how to cooperate and how to get along with other people for, as Samuel Johnson says: “Example is always more efficacious than precept.” The realization that other peo- ple’s opinions and ideas are just as import- ant as our own, will prove to be an asset to us now and in the future. In fact, everything that we learn regarding responsibility, lead- ership, cooperation, generosity, understand- ing and tolerance, will be a benefit, because, regardless of our ability and influence, we can never be successful and happy without at least some of these traits within us. —MARGARET FISHER THE TOOT 35 JUNIOR CLASS First row: J. Phipps, B. Moore, E. Merithew, K. Berry, E. Pankhurst, A. Fiore, F. Crimi, D. Farnach, Miss Dunn, Miss Furfaro, M. Setticase G. Petrie, M. Tornatore, F. Ezzo, A. Frank, M. Fratelli, A. Cone. Second row: B. Miles, V. VanDusen, B. lloldridge, S. Stagnitti, O. Smith, T. Carter, C. Bromfield, M. Yorton, H. Scheid, S. Simmons, E. Mason. Third row: C. DeFazio, II. Ennis, C. Koch, B. Burns, W. Schmidt, K. Borgognoni, T. Tornatore, B. Prosser, R. Tornatore, J. Fisher, B. Hill. The Junior Class re-entered C. H. S. in September with plans for an eventful year. At our first meeting we elected the fol- lowing officers: President, Eugene Petrie; Vice President, Frank Crimi; Secretary, Mary Guifre; Treasurer, Mary Ann Setticase. At two football games we sold programs and hot dogs which made a hit with all. In November we held a class party. We also had two class dances. Early in December we ordered our class rings and we received them in May. In February, our secretary left school and the class elected a new secretary, Dolor- es Farnach. Our most important event of the year was the Junior Prom, held April 26. The theme was “Moonlight Serenade’”. Music was furnished by Emil Cost’s orchestra. This year we had a new advisor, Miss Dunn, who took Mrs. Fudesco’s place. We would like to thank Miss Furfaro and Miss Dunn for their able assistance through this eventful year. —DOLORES FARNACH Miss Clines: George, give me a definition of a bachelor. George: A bachelor is an old maid’s hus- band. George: It‘s great whizzing along like this. Aren’t you glad you’re alive? She: Glad! Amazed is more like it. :?6 THE TOOT SOPHOMORE CLASS First row: left to right—M. Caldwell, C. DeVeronica, J. Devendorf, M. Davis, J. Stevenson, P.Cox, A. Osborne, J. Dolci, Miss Richardson, Miss Mackey, I-. Spratt, N. Paone, R. Capparelli, J. Timerir. all, J. Taylor, M. Albanese, II. Jaquin. Second row: R. Lamb, G. Ilaines, F. Stokes, B. Simpson, S. Farnam, S. Jones, V. Donald, M. Kimp- ton, L. Ditoma, M. Conklin, L. Bellinger, B. Brown, R. Greiner, L. Walters, L. Pankhurst, R. Rousseau. V. Salamone. Third row: W. Stanton, B. Crandall, W. Case. S. Mitchell, L. W illiams, R. Bromfield, I). Cerio, A. Farfaglia, G. Allen, N. Haynes, M. Logudice, J. Spadter, G. Relyea, R. Balducci, R. Brewer, S. Wilson. We, the class of ’48 entered our second year of high school under the leadership of the following officers: President, Gerald Rel- yea; Vice President, Joyce Taylor; Secretary, Shirley Jones and Treasurer, Neal Haynes. They were elected at our first meeting. Our second meeting was devoted to plan- ning the initiation of the freshmen. The init- ation lasted for three days, during which time they proved themselves to be good sports. In place of the blacklist, we selected a group of freshmen to present an assembly program. During the school year we sponsored several dances to increase our treasury. We also held a party for ourselves, with decora- tions, entertainment and refreshments. This was the first of the individual class parties. Our class has been very happy during the first half of our high school years. This would not have been possible without the as- sistance of our advisors, Miss Mackey and Miss Richardson. —SHIRLEY JONES Miss Mackey: What did Paul Revere say at the end of his ride? Student: Whoa. Miss Daniels: Give me the chemical for- mula for sea water. Student: CH20. THE TOOT 3 FRESHMAN CLASS Firsl row: left to right—F. DeVan, D. Polisse, W. Devine, ,1. Wilsey, J. Monte, M. Smith, ,1. Hallu- gan, S. Pixley, J. Galvotti, A. Dunn, J. Bonaventura, F. Patterelli, A. Logudice, G. Fra tin i 1. Buttino. Second row: V. Fratini, J. Hinaldo, B. Constanzo, E. Kelyea, I,. Tucker, T. Merithew, P. Aquino, S. Andrews, Miss Daniels, Mr. Kynders, M. Haynes, I- McConnell, A. Fisher, 1. Miles, E. Pavone, S. Laguz- za, N. Caldwell, E. VVuilliez, C. Barres, E. Lonionaco. Third row: J. Phipps, J. Tornabene, M. Pankhurst, L. Palmer, M. Simmons, ,f. Vecchio, D. Bourne, S. Vella, J. Wales, D. Ccrio, M. Vreeland, J. Kunfola, J. Stone, C. Sherrer, J. Hcintz, II. llall, T. Lc- Blanc, II. Holdridge, J. Tornabene, N. Burke. Fourth row: G. Wilkinson, I). Chapman, D. Clark. M. Milmoe, E. Fisher, 1. Masucci, L. Ditoma, M. Fs-.rio, J. White, J. Ennis, J. Smith, F. Tueei, M. Loomis, C. Bloss, K. Roberts, J. Pafka. At our first meeting in September, the class of ’49 elected the following officers: President, Fred Tucci; Vice President, Don- ald Clark; Secretary, Theresa LeBlanc; Treasurer, John Hallagan. During the third week in September the sophomores initiated our class. For three days we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in spite of our appearances. On a Friday night in September we were invited to our first high school party, given by the Swing Band. This was a very pleas- ant introduction to our social life for the next four years. After that a freshman dance was held in October and a freshman party in January. Meetings were held occasionally and dues were collected monthly. We are thankful for the advice given us by Miss Daniels and Mr. Rynders, our class advisors. —THERESA LeBLANC My bonnie went into a bomber, The big, black buster to see, lie pulled the little red handle— Oh. bring back my bonnie to me. :58 THE TOOT STUDENT COUNCIL First row: B. Lannis, H. Vreeland, J. Taylor, R. Greiner, S. Farnam, P. Fisher, S. L. Tornatore, L. Maula, M. Vreeland, J. Tornabene, J. Phipps, G. Wright. Second row: J. Cerio, N. Fratini, K. Bromfield, T. Farfaglia, Mr. McLean, R. Lamb, G. Relyea, J. Bo- naventura, W. Devine The Student Council held their first meeting on January 21,1946 and the follow- ing officers were elected: President Margar- et Fisher; Vice President, Lucy Maula; Sec.- Treas., Sam L. Tornatore. The Student Council purchased new re- cords for the sound system with money from the Students’ Athletic Association. We also sponsored a round and square dance with an orchestra. During the basketball season, we printed and sold programs for the Canastota-Ham- ilton game. The Student Council sold tickets for a benefit Varsity C basketball game for the purpose of buying an electric scoreboard for our gymnasium. Our most important accomplishment this year was drawing up a constitution for our organization. With this constitution, the Stu- dent Council should be, in the future, a much more active organization than it has been in the past. We all wish to thank Mr. McLean, our advisor, for helping us organize our council. —MARILYN VREELAND Passenger: You’ll bring me back safely won’t you? Aviator: Have no fear, madam. I have never left anybody up there yet. THE TOOT 39 MISCELLANEOUS SNAPSHOTS 1. Victory Boys of 45; 2. Ain’t Virginia Devine; 3. The Gangsters; 4. Studious Sam; 5. June, iip- Toeing Thru the Tulips; 6. Three Sons of C. H. S. 7. Waters Fine; 8. Little Sir Roco; 9. Church School 1940; 10. High Stepping Helen; 11 Strutting Four; 12. Shapely Seniors; 13. Don’t get your feet wet; 14, “Little Oil”; 15. Let’s Get Going.” 10 THE TOOT POPULARITY CONTEST BOY GIRL Most Popular Dick Clark Peg Fisher Most Likely to Succeed . . . . Dick Clark Peg Fisher Brightest Dick Clark Peg Fisher Best Athlete John Romagnoli Stella Stagnetti Busiest Harv Stocker Peg Fisher Best Disposition Bill Caldwell Peg Fisher Best Looking .Bob Prosser Peg Fisher Prettiest Smile Sam L. Tornatore . .. . Friendliest Harv Stocker Joan Taylor Biggest Flirt Charlie DeFazio Dot Bourne Sleepiest George Bargabos Fluffy Ezzo Noisiest Shep Pcxton Wittiest Jerry Haines Joan Burns Best Dancer Harv Stocker Jjucille Furfaro Most Courteous Sam Tomarchio .Phyllis Wuilliez Happiest Johnny Hallagan Dot Smith Outstanding Senior Dick Clark Peg Fisher Outstanding Junior Frank Crimi Mary Tornabene Outstanding Sophomore .... Warren Stanton Joyce Taylor Outstanding Freshman Don Clark Nancy Burke Best Actor-Actress Mike Milmoe Dot Smith IN APPRECIATION We wish to extend our gratitude to Miss Powers for her co- operation and unceasing efforts in directing the course of our class through our four years of high school. With her advice and sup- port, we have completed our high school years with a great deal of success and happiness. She was ably assisted for three years by Miss Heller, who was replaced this year by Miss Bickford. Our debt of gratitude also includes these successive advisers. (Signed) — The Class of 1946 jtf iFDRTS Vtoltt - - ftfYt-1 12 THE TOOT SPORTS EDITORIAL Athletics are the exhibition of man’s physical prowess in games of skill and en- durance. In high school, it is an expression of the keen desire of every normal boy to ex- cel in athletic sports, to run faster, jump higher or play games with more skill and vi- gor than his comrades. This competitive spir- it gives the youth of our nation their first taste of life. They eagerly learn to pit their skill and cunning against the world and strive toward a goal. Even though it be only a straggling chalk line at the end of a muddy field, it is a symbol of attainment. Athletic contests were first held by the ancient Greeks, at four year intervals in hon- or of the gods. The events at the Olympic games were generally individualistic and in modern nomenclature could be' termed field sports. The contests included hurling the hammer, throwing the discus and javelin and running for various distances. The athletes formed a celebrated group who devoted theii life to improving their physique and outdo- ing their fellows. The mantle of physical prowess descended, after the fall of Rome, upon the sturdy Norsemen whose chief glory was the ability to bear unflinichingly the stress of pain and battle. All of their con- tests were aimed at supremacy in battle and their success was apparent. After the Norse- men’s contact with England, the Anglo-Sax- ons quickly seized upon the old arts of ath- letics and raised them to new heights. At the present period of development no country seems to have an unchallenged supremacy in the world as great athletes are continual- ly developing in almost every country. Amateur athletic contests are conduct- ed without thought of gain. They are engag- ed in as a spectacle and practiced, in theory at least, for the physical benefit of the ath- letes. Fair play and good sportmanship ideals are cherished by the amateur whose play is the ability to be a good loser. To gain the skill and endurance neces- sary to withstand the prolonged strain of physical contests, it is necessary for the am- bitious athlete to subject himself to rigid training. This training includes proper food, large amounts of rest and rigorous attention to development of a perfect form. During the immediate season, tobacco, stimulants and exciting sweets are generally forbidden to the players because of their detrimental effect on mental processes and body tissues. It has generally been an accepted fact that there is no surer road to the goal of per- fect health than regular exercise in the open air. At the same time every growing child should have a thorough knowledge of at least one sport or recreation such as baseball, ten- nis, hockey, golf, swimming or horseback riding, which may be practiced throughout life to keep up the general tone of the body. For stirring the blood, developing the mus- cles, clearing the head and stimulating the appetite—in fact for building a strong, heal- thy body tc withstand diseases and deterior- ation, there is nothing better than athletic games. Team sports are a great leveler as it be- comes apparent to the individuals that ev- ery cog in the machine is needed and is equal- ly important. Moreover, engaging with others in wholesome sports helps to overcome many undesirable traits of character, such as lazi- ness, conceit, lack of consideration, timidity, etc. All in all sports are one of the most val- uable extra curricular activities of modern high school life when indulged in moderately and directed intelligently. —RICHARD CLARK THE TOOT 43 FOOTBALL PICTURES First row: left to right—J. Costanzo, R. ('lark, V. Yecchio, S. DiVincenzo, J. Cerio, D. Pexion, W. Schmidt. Second row: W. Caldwell, S. Tornatore, R. Prosser, J. Romagnoli. First row: left to right—J. Romagnoli, G. Fratini, F. Tucci, L. Ezzo, F. Patterelli, C. Barre� , M. Mil- moe, J. Bonaventura, I). Chapman, Second row: D. Cerio, D. Clark, M. Masucci, W. Caldwell, R. Johnson, J. Spadtcr, V. DiGaspari. C. DeFazio, N. Fratini, M. Buttino. Third Row: Coach Schmidt, R. Clark. S. Danesi, R. Tornatore, J. Costanzo, V. Vecchio, S. Tornatore, S. I)iVincenzo, R. Prosser, J. Cerio, D. Pexton, R. Pexton, W. Schmidt, Coach Rynders. Absent Coach Courtney and D. Lisi. 11 THE TOOT RED RAIDERS The 1945 C. H. S. gridmen have well earned the rank of the best team in the lea- gue. This rank, coupled with a victory over our traditional Oneida rivals, made this sea- son outstanding in recent C. H. S. football history. The Schmidtmen got off to a shaky start in a pre-season game at Oneida, being de- feated by a score of 7-0. In this game a state of nervousness was noticed in the red and white team. Defensively the team was a success, but offensively they were halted. The only other setback of the season was the scoreless tie-game played at Whitesboro. This game demonstrated an equal amount of driving and defensive power from both teams. Expected to lose by twelve points, the Raiders matched the opposition, drive for drive, and gave their best showing of the year. Following the first Oneida game, the Canastota eleven shaded Hamilton 12-6, tied Whitesboro 0-0, toppled Cazenovia 14-0, crushed Clinton 21-6 and pulverized Carth- age 26-0. In the final game of the season the Red Raiders were out for blood as they again faced the powerful Oneida team. Unleashing their atomic energy on the opponents, des- pite the rain-soaked Roberts Street Field, the C. H. S. gridmen succeeded in overpow- ering the orange and blue of Oneida to the tune of a 6-0 victory. Wading through the mud and water of the field, neither team fumbled the ball throughout the entire game. This game marked a complete reversal of their previous encounter. The meager 35 yards gained by the rushing of Oneida as compared with the 195 of Canastota demon- strated the latter’s superioriy. The success of the 1945 season is due to the coaches as well as the team. The coach- ing ability of Pinky Schmidt, assisted by Jerry Courtney, George Rynders, and Dom- inick Lisi, moulded Bob Prosser, Sam L. Tor- natore, John Romagnoli and Bill Caldwell in- to fleet, hard-hitting backs. They also shap- ed Sam Divencenzo, Joe Cerio, Dick Pexton, Doc Vecchio, Dick Clark, Jim Costanzo and Buster Schmidt into bone-crushing linesmen. These men, combined together, proved to be a machine-like mechanism capable of engag- ing the best teams in the state. This year the Schmidtmen used a num- ber of different formations. They consisted of the single and double wing, short punt, and the T-formation. Many of the players had to know more than one position. In this way the function of the team was not ham- pered if any of the regulars were missing. This interchangeable system proved valuable in' many cases, especially in the short punt formation. In this formation Bob Prosser, fullback, and Sam L. Tornatore, quarter-back alternated positions. This year the team was given something special by way of two banquets. The first was sponsored by the Canastota Sideline Quarter-backs Club at a restaurant in Utica. The club awarded the team a trophy for de- feating Oneida. At the second banquet the traditional rivals of the gridiron, Canastota and Oneida, met at the Oneida Country Club. During the festivities at which John Romag- noli represented the Raiders, Bill Caldwell was awarded the Varsity C trophy for the most improved player of the year. The en- tire team was awarded silver footballs in re- cognition of their achievements. During the following years we pray that the future C. H. S. teams will meet with as much success as we are proud to say we have experienced. —SAMUEL L. TORNATORE Miss Mackey: Jerry, why did you choose accounting as a career? Jerry: I like to work with figures. THE TOOT 45 BASKETBALL Left to ritfht: G. Frat ini, N. Fratini, C. DeFazio, U. Tornatori� , T. Torn a tore, Coach Schmidt, B. Schmidt, R. Prosser, K. Borgognoni, J. RomuRiioli, K. ('lark. After a slow start, the Schmidtmen of C. H. S. turned out the most successful bas- betball season in recent years. With a sched- ule of fourteen games, the Red and White won seven, and dropped seven, one of which was a heartbreaker, lost in overtime at Wa- terville. The mainstays of the team were: Bus- ter Schmidt, forward; Dick Clark, center; John Romagnoli, guard; and the Fratini bro- thers, Eugene, forward and Nazzi, guard. The second team was composed of Tony Torna- tore, Burghie Borgognoni, Bob Prosser, Charlie DeFazio and Shep Pexton. The season opened on November 21, 1945, in which the team played Chittenango, coming out of the battle victorious with the score 36-23. This was the first of the four- teen games which Coach Schmidt had sched- uled for the C. H. S. team. The season pro- gressed into 1946 in which we played all the teams of the Tri-Valley League. The season ended March 8, 1946 against our old rival Oneida. This return game with Oneida was the highlight of the basketball season. The large crowd present was invited to a real treat in seeing the C. H. S. team come from the very edge of defeat and conquer with the smash- ing attack of an underdog, the highly vaunt- ed Oneida team, and send them tumbling to one of their few roles as the vanquished. The final score of 23-21 avenged an earlier set- back by the Oneidans. High scoring honors for the year went to Schmidt with 108 points. Clark was sec- ond with 97. Dick Tornatore and Burghie (Continued on page 60) 16 THE TOOT JUNIOR VARSITY First row, left to right: M. Milmoe, G. Allen, R. Johnson. R. Capparelli, F. Crimi. Second row: L. F.7.7.0, F. Patterelli, T. Farfaglia, J. Fisher, C. Barres. The Canastota High School Junior Var- sity, under the management of “Jab” Lisi (and his J. C.’s) played a schedule of four- teen games during the season, against the other Junior Varsity teams of the Tri-Valley League. At their first game the J. V. players came onto the court and unlashed their fury against the tottering Chittenango team to defeat them 32-13. Filled with confidence, the J. V.’s were destined to be heartbroken in the next eleven games in which they won only two. But in their last two engagements, they displayed their atomic power to beat Mor- risville and their old rival Oneida 27-17 and 38 to 31, respectively. The first ten players during the season were “Freak” Tornatore, Frank Patterelli. Dick Johnson, Joe Fisher, Louie Ezzo, Joe Verro, Carmen Barres, Frank Crimi, “Ziff” Farfagla and “Biff” Cerio. We are confident that the coming team will be developed into a strong barrier which will be immune to defeat next season. 1. Canastota J. V. 32 . . . .Chittenango 13 2. Canastota J. V. 14 Cazenovia 23 3. Canastota J. V. 16 Hamilton 31 4. Canastota J. V. 24 Waterville 17 5. Canastota J. V. 23 Sherrill 35 6. Canastota J. V. 37 . Morrisville 15 7. Canastota J. V. 23 43 8. Canastota J. V. 17 Cazenovia 29 9. Canastota J. V. 22 Hamilton 41 10. Canastota J. V. 14 Waterville 30 11. Canastota J. V. 14 Sherrill 30 12. Canastota J. V. 13 .... Chittenango 17 13. Canastota J. V. 27 Morrisville 17 14. Canastota J. V. 38 . Oneida 31 —BRUCE BURNS and FRANK CRIMI THE TOOT 17 GIRLS' BASKETBALL First row: J. Salamino, E. Cerio, B. Barott, Miss Bickford, L. Maula. D. Bourne, M. Tornabene. Second row: B. Lannis, S. Stagnitti, M. Farnum, B. Robotham, T. Buttino. With a majority of our last year’s play- ers on hand, we started out the season with a few new additions and a new coach. Our Varsity team consisted of Lucy Maula, Evelyn Cerio, Dot Bourne and Stella Stagnetti as forwards, Jennie Salamino, Bet- sy Barott, Bev Robotham, Teresa Buttino, Mary Tornabene, and Mary Lou Farnam as guards. Later in the season Betty Lannis was added to the number of guards. After a successful season of basketball, we closed it with a basketball party at which the boys’ Varsity team were our guests. For several of us it is our last basketball season, but to those who will continue, we wish you the best of luck in your games to come. The honor of receiving a jacket for par- ticipating in 1946 basketball was awarded to Betsy Barott, Evelyn Cerio, Teresa Buttino, Lucy Maula, Jennie Salammo, and Beverly Robotham. We wish to thank Miss Bickford, our new coach, for the time and patience she devoted to us. The scores of our games are as follows: Sherrill at Canastota................18-18 Canastota at Sherrill ...............11-19 Chittenango at Canastota............. 3-27 Canastota at Chittenango ............37-15 Canastota at Verona..................36-18 Oneida at Canastota .................20-50 Verona at Canastota..................16-32 —BEVERLY ROBOTHAM •18 THE TOOT BOXING AND WRESTLING First row: J. Galvotti, S. Tornatore, K. Bargabos, Coach Rynders, C. DeFazio, G. Cox, E. Wilde. Second row: B. Caldwell, M. Masucci, R. Brewer, I). Chapman, R. Relyea, M. Smith. Absent Coach Courtney. Boxing and wrestling were again reviv- ed under the leadership of Jerry Courtney and George Rynders respectively. Although we were unable to have teams, we learned a great deal of the art of self-defense. For this we thank our coaches. Several fellows were awarded medals for their achievements. For boxing, Jimmy Costanzo, Carl Tornatore, Johnny Luccar- elli and Bill Caldwell were given medals. For wrestling, E. Wilde, Bob Bargabos, Dick Brewer and Doug Chapman were honored by medals. It is hoped that next year a greater in- terest will be taken in these sports so that once more Canastota High School may have representative teams capable of winning the highest honors. —WILLIAM CALDWELL After a long talk on the value of good will, peace and disarmament, a teacher ask- ed a class if they objected to war and to give their reasons for their objection. Yes, I do, said one boy, because wars make history, and I hate history. Teacher: Name some type of transporta- tion from the past to the present day. Pupil: The pioneers traveled in covered wagons, but now pupils travel in automobiles to their destination. THE TOOT 49 BASEBALL First row: W. Schmidt, R. BaJducci, M. Milmoe, C. DeFazio, N. Fratini, B. Prosser, G. Fratini, B. Caldwell, G. Cox. Second row: R. Clark, Coach Schmidt, R. Borgognoni, Absent, S. DeVincenzo. During the years 43-45 Canastota was unable to have a baseball team, but this year Coach Schmidt announced that a team would be formed We entered in the Tri-Valley league and scheduled various games. Many students have taken an interest in the team a,nd have practiced enthusiastically. Coach Schmidt said that the team showed promise and was confident that we would win the ma- jority of the games played. We had no vet- eran players, all had to be trained in a few short weeks and the results are favorable. The line up consists of the following: Catcher—S. Divencenzo, R. Clark Pitcher—N. Fratini, M. Milmoe, W. Cald- well, W. Schmidt 1st Base—R. Borgognoni 2nd base—W. Caldwell, N. Fratini 3rd base—C. DeFazio Short stop—W. Schmidt Right Field—R. Clark. R. Balducci Center Field—R. Prosser, J. Cerio Left Field—G. Fratini, G. Cox Coach—“Pinky” Schmidt Scores of the different games were as follows: Canastota 4, Oneida 19; Canastota 1, Cazenovia 12; Canastota 0, Oneida 16; Can- astota 6, Chittenango 1; Canastota 4, Morris- ville 2; Canastota 5, Sherrill 4; Canastota 0, Cazenovia 15; Canastota 7, Chittenango 11; Canastota 7, Hamilton 1; Canastota over Wa- terville (forfeit). By virtue of 4 wins and 2 losses, Canas- tota ended the season in second place in the Tri-Valley League. —HARVEY STOCKER 50 THE TOOT CHEERLEADERS First row: left to right—R. Greiner, L. Ditoma, L. Sicilia, A. DeVito, Miss Bickford, M. Tornabene, F. Ezzo, S. Farnam, M. Farnam. Second row: T. Merithew, V. Fratini, B. Costamo, J. Rinaldo, G. Wright, B. Lannis, H. Hall. We started the 1945 football season with the following cheerleaders, Lucy Sicil- ia, Anna DeVito, Lucille Furfaro, Mary Tor- nabene, Florence Ezzo, Mary Guifre, and Le- ona DiToma. We had an active season at- tending all the home games and the out of town games. The Junior Varsity Cheering squad was started at the beginning of the basketball season. The members are: Mary Lou Farn- am, Betty Jane Lannis, Virginia Fratini, Jo- sephine Rinaldo, Shirley Farnam, Beverly Costanzo, Gloria Wright, Rachel Greiner, Hel- en Hall, Thelma Merithew. We had another active season attending all the home games and the majority of the out of town games. The money collected from our two danc- es will be used to purchase new uniforms. We held meetings twice a week through- out the year. The first of February we elect- ed a cheermaster, Florence Ezzo. We have lost Mary Guifre, Lucy Sicilia, Lucille Furfaro and Anna Devito this year. New members to take their places on the varsity squad will be chosen by the Student Council. —FLORENCE EZZO ¥ She “I stood in line for nearly an hour yesterday.” He: “What for?’” She: “I don’t know it was all gone by the time I got to the counter.” • Drill instructor, (calling roll,) Jones! Voice: Absent. D. I. Quiet! Let him answer for himself. 52 THE TOOT ACTIVITIES EDITORIAL Three of the most prominent extracur- ricular activities in C. H. S. are the band, chorus and the dramatic club. Each plays an important part in the development of char- acter. First of all, they afford discipline for the mental faculties. The student’s power of con- centration is increased. His imagination is strengthened and talents other than schol- astic are recognized and encouraged. Initia- tive is developed, and the student learns de- pendability. All members of the band, chorus and dramatic club must be present at re- hearsals. This schedule is a mental discipline which makes for regular habits in later life. New friends are also made, whom the stu- dent would not otherwise meet. Our band is a builder of democratic group spirit. Here everyone is united by a common interest because all work together for the success of the organization. Thus, a student learns to rise abcve petty personal grievances. Playing an instrument improves finger facility, and this leads to adeptness in other fields. Music also relaxes the nerves and is a good method of utilizing time. The band gives the player a better appreciation of music. He often knows the name, compos- er and background of a selection, and he is able to identify the various instruments. So A TYPICAL DAY IN C. H. S. (Continued from page 28) ders the playboys back into study hall from the library. 1:30—Jean has just completed her fifth trip to the library. (Two more to go.) 2:10—Miss Powers patrols a restless study hall and gives Joe and Lucy their daily scolding. he appreciates the technique of the com- position more. Those in the chorus receive many of the same advantages as the members of the band. Here again everyone works together on an equal basis for the same cause. Sing- ing in a group is uplifting and refreshing. The religious songs known to each member of this organization inspire profound feelings, conducive to uplifting thoughts. Singing also improves the use of voice and breath, and thus promotes clear enunciation. The chorus is a preparation for community activities, such as singing in a church choir or commun- ity chorus. Members of the dramatic club learn to appear before groups of people. This increas- es their self-confidence and develops poise and grace. The student learns the value of cooperation, for the success of any dramatic production depends on the efforts of all. Dic- tion is improved because pronunciation must be clear and distinct. All endeavor spent in these activities is worthwhile. So, we graduating seniors have this message to give the underclassmen— take part in all passible activities. They serve to make an all-around, fully developed character who is ever-ready to cope with future problems. —BEVERLY SHULER 2:15—Norman Day, having been ejected from drawing, starts composing a letter in Latin. He specializes in sqch words as “amo” and “osculus.” 2:30—Marks the end of a typical day in C. H. S. Yes, to many students it is the end of another school day, but we Seniors realize it is the end of one of the best days in our lives and we realize there are only too few days in C. H. S. left for our enjoyment. THOMAS RANDLE THE TOOT 53 BAND Majorettes: left to right—T. Buttino, I.. Maula, E. Cerio. First row: L. Bellinger, J. Taylor, B. Burke, D. Clark, D. Miller, J. Hawley, A. Cone, J. Haines. R. Greiner, H. Stocker, A. Aquino, B. Burns, P. Aquino. I). Middleditch, P. Fisher, S. Andrews, P. YVuilliez. Second row: E. Petrie, J. Burns, J. Fisher, R. Lamb, A. Fa rfa glia, N. Burke, B. Lannis, M. Farnam, Prof. Wright, I). Gardinier, B. Barott, R. Brewer, R Johnson, R. Clark, E. Aquino, I). Pexton. Third row: 1). Smith, M. Pankhurst, R. Fox, M. Davis, J. Timerir.an, J. Taylor. The band began the 1945-46 year by e- lecting its officers. They are: President, Har- vey Stocker; Vice president, Bruce Burns; Secretary, Margaret Fisher; Librarian, Ra- chel Greiner; Student Conductor, Antone Aquino; Stage Managers, Don Clark, An- thony Farfaglia and David Gardinier. The band appeared at the home football games, and when the basketball season started we began regular appearances under the direction of Miss Dominy and the cadet teachers. In January Prof. Wright came to C. H. S. as instrumental instructor and director of the band. The band made its first appearance in April, under Prof. Wright playing the over- tures to the “Gay Nineties Revue” and Min- strel Show as its part in the endeavor. On May 18, the band went to Morrisville to take part in the revived Madison County Music Festival. At this time they played Charles O’Neil’s “Three Graces” Overture “Men of Ohio” by Hendy Fillmore and a Bach Chorale. The final appearance of the band will be at Graduation when they will play the pro- cessional and recessional. The members of the band of the Class of ’46 wish to thank Miss Dominy and Prof. Wright for an eventful year—this, our last year in band. —ANTONE AQUINO 54 THE TOOT CHORUS First tow, left to right: .1. Stevenson, M. L. Farnam, V. VanDusen, R. Greiner, 7. Caldwell G. Carga- bos, II. Stocker, R. Clark, A. Aquino, J. Haines, J. Vecchio, J. Ileintz, S. Vella, P. Wuilliez, D. Smith. Second row: II. Jaquin, B. La nil is, M. Pankhurst, ,1. Handle, II. Iioklridge, J. Watson, B Barott, Miss Dominy, conductor; M. Vreeland, S. Farnam, M. Fisher, C. Parks, A. Frank, R. Wollaber, E. Pankhurst. Back row: J. Timerman, P. Cox, J. Taylor, M. Davis. President ..................William Caldwell Vice President ........................Joyce Taylor Secretai-y-Treasurer........Dorothy Smith Student Conductor ..........Rachel Greiner Librarian .................Margaret Fisher Accompanist .........................Phyllis Wuilliez Stage Managers.......................Richard Clark Harvey Stocker At Christmas time, our first public per- formance, the chorus sang Handel’s “Mes- siah”. The first week in April, the chorus took part in the Minstrel Show and Gay Nineties Revue, with solos by various members. For the annual Spring Concert, among the well known numbers sung were, “Lord of Hosts”, by Wennerberg, “Lamb of God” by Christianson, “Mountains” by Luvass and “Blessings of Peace” by Arkhangelsky- Krone. Two of our former cadet teachers from Potsdam were featured on the progam. Mr. Jack Murray rendered a vocal solo and Miss Ruth Irwin, a violin solo. For the Spring Festival at Hamilton, “Playroom on Parade”, “Ho-la-li”, both by Luvaas and “Blessings of Peace” were sung by the chorus. The Graduation Day program included the “Sanctus” from St. Cecelia Mass, with Antone Aquino as soloist. To Miss Dominy, we wish to thank her for her untiring efforts in bringing to us pleasure and a greater appreciation of music. —JEROME HAWES 1st Moron: I fell and hit my head a- gainst the piano. 2nd Moron: Didn’t you hurt yourself? 1st Moron: No. I hit the soft pedal. THE TOOT DRAMATIC CLUB First row: A. Cone, II. Hull, B. Shuler, R. WoUaber, B. Simpson, V. VanDusen, .1. Taylor, C. Parks, R. Clark, Mrs. Courtney, II. Stocker, C. Bromfield, B. Robothain, B. Moore, M. Conklin, A. Fiore. Second row: K Davis, ,J. Burns, I). Smith, P. Wuiliiez, I). Bourne, S. Vella. .1. Randle, M. Chadwick, M. Yorton, B. Barott, M. Vreeland, B. Brown. B. Stevens, P. Fisher, A. Frank, ,1. Dawley, R. Greiner, M. I.. Farnam, B. Iamnis, Joyce Taylor, E. Pankhurst, S. Farnam. Third row: E. Wilde, M. Eogudice, M. Milnioe, B. Burke, B. Caldwell. B. Burton, E. Petrie, R. Borgo- giioni, J. Haines, A. Aquino, G. Bargabas, T. Randle, S. Tornatore, V. Salamone, R. Bromfield. Absent ,1. Watson. The Dramatic Club reorganized this year under the leadership of Mrs. Courtney, after being inactive for three years. To start the year off right we had a party. At cur first meeting we elected the following officers: President, Richard Clark; Vice President Carol Brcmfield; Secretary, Charlotte Parks: Treasurer, Harvey Stocker, The club has put on two assembly pro- grams during the year. We had cne to open the football season and then later we put on a sketch called “Why Teachers Go Nuts”. In December the club presented two one-act plays, “The Black Widow” and “Pop Reads the Christmas Carol”. In April we presented along with the Music Department, a Minstrel Show and “Gay Nineties Revue.” The members of the Dramatic Club wish to express their thanks to Mrs. Court- ney for her able guidance. —JEAN DAWI.EY !£� There was a young man from the city, Who saw what he thought was a kitty, Beside it he sat. But soon after that, He buried his clothes—what a pity. Pvt. Dey: What do you call a man who is afraid to fight? Pvt. Bingla: A bachelor, isn’t he? 56 THE TOOT THESPIANS First row: .1. Taylor, C. Parks, J. Dawley, B. Barott, Mrs. Courtney, P. Fisher, K. Greiner, B. Moore, B. Kobotham, I). Smith, J. Burns, Second row: E. Wilde, T. Randle, H. Stocker, J. Haines, R. Clark, A. Aquino, S. Bargabos, M. Milmoe, B. Caldwell. In March we renewed our chapter of the National Thespian Society for High School Dramatics, which had been inactive since 1942. Eight members were eligible at that time, having earned the necessary ten points. Points are earned by acting, make-up, pro- perties, stage crew and business. Formal initiation took place the latter part of May when more students became eli- gible. Thespians is the “inner circle” of the Dramatic Club rather than a separate organ- ization. Its purpose is to further dramatics in high school by adding an incentive to par- ticipation. Inasmuch as the society was just reor- ganized, the students have been concentrat- ing on obtaining points sufficient for mem- bership and as yet haven’t begun to function as an active organization. Underclassmen who became members this year will carry on the society so that next year a large and ac- tive organization is anticipated. —DOROTHY SMITH Miss White: Didn’t your mother write a note? George: Yes, but I forgot to bring it. Miss White: Well young man, why were you absent yesterday? George: I don’t know. I didn’t read the note. THE TOOT 57 SWING BAND First row: B. Burke. D. Clark, A. Farfaglia, K. Musacchio, P. Fisher, B. Burns, K. Greiner, II. Stock- er, A. Aquino. Second row: Prof. Wright, N. Burke, B. Barott, R. Clark. The year 1945-46 began with several new members for the Swing Band. In Sep- tember, we played at a very successful dance, the personnel including most of last year’s members. Naturally, with the addition of new members, our program was delayed until the new members had gained some experience. We made two appearances in assembly and played for a dance in May. The present Swing Band is composed of fourteen members with Prof. Wright as mu- sical advisor. They are Bernard Burke, Don Clark and Tony Farfaglia, trumpets; Dick Clark, Nancy Burke, and Betsy Barott, trom- bones; Peg Fisher, piano; Antone Aquino and Harvey Stocker, saxes; Bruce Burns and Rachel Greiner, clarinets; Rose Musacchio and Antono Aquino, vocalists. Antone is also our leader. —PEG FISHER Bobby had a hard time pronouncing his R’s so the teacher gave him this sentence to learn: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the ribs for roasting the rabbit so rare.” A few days later she asked him to repeat the sentence He rose and said: “Bob gave Dick a poke in the side for not cooking the bunny enough.” Queen Victoria was the only Queen who sat on a thorne for sixty-three years. THE TOOT 58 GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE AND BOYS’ QUARTET First row: left to right—I). Clark. B. Burke. M. Davis, i. Heintz, J. Runfola, J. Timerman, H. Hall. Miss Dominy, Prof. Wright, K. Musacchio, S. Vella. A. Frank, N. Burke. J. Phipps. Second row: E. Petrie, K. Clark, J. Taylor, J. Tornabene, T. LeBlanc, M. Pankhurst, II. Iloldridge, P. Wuilliez, L. Palmer, G. Wright, K. Greiner, H. Stocker, A. Aquino, J. Haines. W. Caldwell. The clarinet quartet was organized in 1945 with Harvey Stocker, Antone Aquino, Rachel Greiner and Jerry Haines as mem- bers. They played a group of numbers between the two one-act plays in December and also in the Spring Music Concert. The brass quartet was organized in 1945. The members are: Bernard Burke, first cor- net; Dick Clark, second cornet; Eugene Pet- ie, baritone and Richard Clark, trombone. They played a group of four Christmas carols before the “Messiah”’ and a group of numbers at the Spring Music Concert. The Girls’ Ensemble has been outstand- ing at meetings of civic organizations, such as the American Legion, Armistice, Christ- mas Carol Service and several church groups. They are now accompanied by Phyllis Wuil- liez. The members of the Boys’ Quartet are: Antone Aquino, first tenor; Jerry Haines, second tenor; Bill Caldwell, first bass and Harvey Stocker, second bass. They are ac- companied by Phyllis Wuilliez. They have made innumerable public ap- pearances. A few of these are the Gay Nine- ties Revue, Minstrel Show, Eastern Star county meeting. Civic Club meeting and county meetings of the Shriners. —DOROTHY SMITH ¥ Y- “Jones”, demanded the Lieutenant stern- ly, “did you call the sergeant a liar and twis- ter.” “Yes, Sir”, Jones replied. “And did you go on to describe him as a loop-legged, no’ count lug?” “No Sir. I forgot that part.” THE TOOT 59 K. E. SOCIETY First row: J. Taylor, J. Timmerman, D. Miller, V. DeVine, A. Cone, B Shuler, J. Dawley, L,. Furfa- rc. Miss Furfaro, Mrs. Brooks, B. Barott, J. Burns, L. Spara, M. Tornabene, F. Ezzo, M. Nastasi, Joan Taylor, It. Greiner. Seeond row: E. Pankliurst, J. Dolci, T. Buttino. L. Maula, K. Barres, M. Chadick, I). Farnach, B. Miles, M. Lahah, II, Vreeland, H. Scheid, S. Farnam, K. Wollaber, C. Bromfiekl, B. Simpson, B. Holdridge, J. Phipps, 1. Settiease, A. Fiore, M, Davis. The society took in ten new members in October. Formal initiation was held in the high school. In October we also presented a fall frolic, which included dancing, a pan- tomime and other entertainment. A successful K. E. Ball was held on De- cember 28th. Helen Vreeland was genera.1 chairman. The music was furnished by Ray Louer and his orchestra. During the year, K. E. girls have collect- ed for Hospital Tag Day, the Red Cross and the Infantile Paralysis Drive. We donated $10 to the United War Fund and $25 to the Red Cross. A K. E. banquet, at which all the mem- bers were present, was held at the Masonic Temple in April. An informal dance followed at the high school. In September Mrs. Brooks became our assistant advisor. We all wish to express our sincere thanks to Miss Furfaro, our advisor, and Mrs. Brooks for their helping hand to our society. —JEAN DAWLEY Teacher: Bobby, correct this sentence, “Girls is naturally better looking than boys.” Bobby: Girls are artificially better look- ing than boys. ¥ He: I know that I’m not just a little pebble in your life. She: You might try being a little boulder. GO THE TOOT AUTOGRAPHS BASKETBALL (Continued from page 45) Borgognoni tied in the foul shooting contest, which closed the basketball season for the year at C. H. S. The hopes and prospects for next year’s team seem very good. With the exception of Clark and Romagnoli, this same team will return to the court next season. In closing we hope that these basketeers will encounter next year even more success and enjoyment than they did this year. THE SCORES: C. H. S. 36 .................Chittenango 23 C. H. S. 23 ...................Cazenovia 26 c. H. S. 22 Hamilton 41 c. H. S. 27 Waterville 25 c. H. s. 28 Sherrill 35 c. H. S. 58 Morrisville 18 c. H. S. 20 36 c. H. S. 26 41 c. H. S. 29 Hamilton 51 c. H. s. 38 Waterville 41 c. H. s. 33 Sherrill 23 c. H. S. 53 Chittenango 31 c. H. S. 40 Morrisville 31 c. H. s. 23 Oneida 21 456 443 —FRANK CRIMI and BRUCE BURNS THE TOOT 61 TOOT SPONSORS Mr. and Mrs. Louis Aquino Mr. and Mrs. William Shuler Mr. and Mrs. Frank Har«abos Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sicilia Mr. and Mrs. Roger Barott Mr. and Mrs. Noel Smith Mrs. Mary Barres Mr. and Mrs. Marion Smith Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burke Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Spara Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burns Dr. and Mrs. Courtland Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buttino Mr. and Mrs. Royal Stevens Mr. and Mrs. James Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. .Joseph J. Stocker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cerio Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Taylor Mr. Joseph C. Cerio Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomarchio Mr. William Chadick Mr. Thomas Tornatore Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clark Mr. and Mrs. Roy Turner Mr. and Mi's. Cecil Dawley Mr. and Mrs. Travis Vreeland Mr. and Mrs. Louis DeAngelis Mr. and Mrs. Leon Watson Mr. and Mrs. August Debrucque Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilde Mr. and Mrs. Albert DePasquale Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Leo Devine Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wollaber Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas DeVito Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wuilliez Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beeman Mr. and Mrs. Angela Furfaro Miss Dorothy Richardson M. and Mrs. James Grilli Mr. and Mrs. George Rynders Mrs. Ida M. Haines Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cramp Mrs. Arthur Kincaid Miss Sylvia Miller Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lahah Miss Mary Anne Setticase Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lisi Miss Pearl Bush Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loguidice Mrs. Josie Preston Mr. and Mrs. Leon Loomis Mr. and Mrs. Saul Fine Mrs. Catherine Malvaso Rev. and Mrs. Charles L. Hess Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Maula Miss Shirley Sorci Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller Mrs. Paul Greiner Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Musacchio Mr. Alfred Vecchio Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Nastasi Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schafer Mrs. Wilda Parks Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Finocchiaro Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Patterelli Mrs. Frank Kennedy Mrs. Gladys Pexton Mrs. Rita Farnam Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brewster Mr. and Mrs. Clinton G. Fowler Mr. and Mrs. George Robot ham Rev. and Mrs. H. Carl Steinheimer Mrs. Emilia Romagnoli Mrs. May C. Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Salamino Mr. and Mrs. James Scanlan Mr. and Mrs. William Hobkirk 62 THE TOOT CONGRATULATIONS! To one of most outstanding groups ever to graduate from C. H. S. —The Class of ’46 Canastota Bee-Journal ALL THE HOME TOWN NEWS EVERY WEEK” Congratulations To The CLASS of '46 From A. FISHER SONS POULTRY DAIRY FARMS Wishing All The Best In Happiness And Success To The CLASS OF ’46 Clark’s Service Station THE TOOT 63 DEBRUCQUES GREENHOUSES Best Wishes — To The Flowers For All Occasions Class of “46” “Say it With Flowers But Say It With Ours’” From A. E. DEW SONS, INC. Flowers Telegraphed Anywhere Lumber Coal Compliments of CARL BRAUN INC. J. Kenneth Johnson, Prop. CANASTOTA HOME EQUIPMENT Electrical Supplies, Sales Service Best Wishes From The Compliments of CANASTOTA SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION HALL’S EXPRESS CO. ACE RADIO SHOP Specializes In Radio and Phonograph Repair Phone 2076 A. ENGEL Licensed Real Estate Broker Office Phone Canastota 3491 Res. Phone Sylvan Beach 1491-M3 Compliments of CANASTOTA HARDWARE CO. Compliments of SCHEPP’S FURNITURE STORE 64 THE TOOT Best Wishes Compliments of SAMUEL FUDESCO MORSE CLEANERS Insurance Agent All The Best To The Congratulations Class of “46” MA PA RESTAURANT SAM DANESI SONS Compliments of Success To The Class of CHAPMAN’S CONFECTIONERY “46” The Place Where Everyone Meets FARR’S HARDWARE STORE Best Wishes Compliments of DUNN’S BAKERY GLEASON’S Success To The Compliments of Graduating Class QUEENSBORO A. M. ARGENTINE Ladies and Children’s Apparel QUEENSBORO THE TOOT 65 Best Wishes and Success to the Senior Class from the CANASTOTA OFFICE FIRST TRUST A. AQUINO SON Canastota, N. Y. DEPOSIT CO. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Main Office Syracuse, New York CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’46 Best Wishes For Your Future Success ANDY ADAMS State PHONE 3611 •__________CANASTOTA, N.V. 66 THE TOOT Best Wishes from MIKE TORNATORE Compliments of Grower Shipper RICHARDSON EMMI Compliments of Meats and Groceries SPAINER ’S CANASTOTA FRUIT CO. PARK DRUG CO. Meats and Groceries .(Corner Peterboro Center St.) J. Buttino Prop. Canastota, N. Y. Compliments of Canastota is a good Town Because good people live here. Be Good! DELUXE BEAUTY SALON SMITH-COULTER CO. Compliments of Compliments of OSGOOD HOTEL H. B. PHILLIPS SON 5 10 Cent Store OGDEN’S TAXI SERVICE Canastota, N. Y. Art Ogden, Prop. Phone 5936 THE TOOT 67 Compliments of Best Wishes from ETHEL’S RESTAURANT LUMBRAZO’S BOWLING ALLEY Congratulations Success From from CANASTOTA SUPPLY CO. SORCI’S LIQUOR STORE Phone 4601 MYRON B. SMITH Compliments of Farm Equipment WESLEY’S INN Freezers, Coolers, Milkers Phone 3942 Canastota, N. Y. Congratulations M. E. NEWBERRY SONS from Furniture Funeral WESTLAKE MFC. CO. Service Compliments of Best Wishes AVON THEATRE from Canastota, N. Y. PIERCE HOME AUTO SUPPLY KALLET THEATRES 200-204 Peterboro St. Oneida, N. Y. Phone 2070 Canastota, N. Y. THE TOOT 68 FINN’S SERVICE STATION Seneca Turnpike Prospect St. Canastota, N. Y. Compliments of MARCHINA’S BEAUTY SALON CANASTOTA GARAGE Allis Chalmers Tractors G. M. C. Trucks Phone 4551 Towing Best Wishes to Class of “46” LEE MFG. CO. Compliments of CABIN’S GRILL VICTORY CHAIN INC. Quality Groceries Meats Best Wishes from A P TEA CO. Charles Lomber, Manager Compliments of NEAR’S GARAGE Sincere Wishes from HOPE’S Compliments of JAMES WATSON Plumbing Heating Equipment Compliments of ROGER BAROTT Insurance Agent Best Wishes from FARFAGLIA TORNATORE Meats Groceries THE TOOT 69 Compliments of VILLARI’S RESTAURANT Best Wishes from CRONK’S MARKET Success to the WEAVER HOTEL Best in Food Class of “46” All Legal Beverages ART OTTS Mel Frey Cy Frey Compliments of Wishing Success To You CANASTOTA FROZEN ROBERT FORSTER’S FOOD LOCKERS Service Station Best Wishes Compliments of from CANASTOTA SEED STORE ELITE RESTAURANT Joseph C. Cerio, Prop. Sucess and Compliments of Best Wishes CARUSO, RINELLI To the Class of “46” BATTAGLIA CORP. Onion Packers from And Shippers BURTON COAL CO. Branch Office Canastota, N. Y. 70 THE TOOT 1 Compliments of Compliments of DR. PAUL FERRARA DR. JOHN SULLIVAN Compliments of Compliments of DR. GEORGE PIXLEY DR. RICHARD CUTHBERT Compliments of Compliments of DR. M. D. OLCOTT DR. T. J. RUNFOLA Compliments of Compliments of DR. H. C. SPENCER DR. CHARLES TORNATORE Compliments of Compliments of A. G. WALDO ALEXANDER CERIO Compliments of Compliments of PATANE PATANE NELSON NEIDHARDT THE TOOT 71 Best Wishes To Class of ’46 From m Diemolding corp. Molders of Plastics Canastota, N. Y. Compliments of Best Wishes from CADY PRODUCTS CO. HEALTH CENTER Cerio and Paone, Prop. Compliments of CERIO’S LIQUOR On behalf of the class of 1946, I would like to thank the individuals and business men whose generous support has again made the “Toot” possible. RICHARD CLARK Editor-in-Chief THE TOOT Our Sincerest Congratulations to the Graduates of the Class of 1946 from EDWARD J. GALLAGHER, Prop. Canastota, New York Congratulations to the Class of ’46 from ONEIDA PRODUCTS CORPORATION Formerly Canastota Division of ONEIDA LTD. Canastota, New York