Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1949 volume:

THE TOOT Yearbook of THE CLASS OF 1949 Canastota High School Canastota, New York 1949 Z)able o Contenti PAGE Dedication 3 Toot Staff 4 Letter from the Editor . . . . 5 Board of Education 6 Faculty 7 Senior ('lass Picture 8 ('lass History 8 The Forty Nlners Grow Up 10 4 Art Design—Seniors ...... .. . . . 11 ('lass Honors and Officers 12 ('lass of 1845 . ± 13-18 Class Will 19 ('lass Prophecy 20 Bestest and Mostest in CHS 21 The Forty Niners 22-23 Reminiscing . _ . 24 Art Design—Classes . .. 25 Junior Class Sophomore Class 26-27 28-29 Freshman ('lass 30-31 Best Jokes From Former Toots 32 A Special Tribute 32 Art Design—Activities . S3 Social Snaps 34 K. E. Society . -35 Band 36 Chorus i 1 37 Dramatic Club 38 C. II. S. Orchestra . 39 Photo Club 40 Library Club 41 F. H. A t 42 F. F. A 43 Cheerleaders Art Design—Athletics -.45 Sport Snaps . 46 Football 47 Basketball . . 48 Baseball Girls’ Sports 50-51 Autographs 52 Di'bicatimt Co tbe 3Jitnicir |Higl) tcacljers CoI|o lay tlic founbation for the future citizens of Canasiota, toe, the Class of 1949 bebicate tins yearbook. j cting {with instant presence of minb, iljcy sfoiftlu bacateb 317 frighteneb chilbrcn from tljc burning (Cljapcl j treei Jichool last Jftarrl] tnitljout injury to eitljcr tl]e stubents or tbe faculty. JHitl; ibis bcbication goes our appreciation for a job fuell bone. page three Toot Stall Front row, left to right: J. Pafka, G. Cox, V. Fratini, M. Pankhurst, N. Burke, M. Milmoe, S. Pixley, J. Heintz, S. Vella, E. Fisher, M. Masucci,. Second row: J. Tornabene, T. LeBlanc, I). Whitmeyer, B. Lannis, I). Oerio, M. Sinunons, II. Hold- ridge, L. McConnell, I). Sicilia, B. Costanzo, M. Smith, J. Kinaldo. Top row: E. Fratini, I). Clark, M. Vreeland, A. Fisher, I). Chapr ran. Editor-in-Chief MICHAEL MILMOE Assistant Editor ..............................NANCY BFKKE Business Manager ............. SI II BLEY PIXLEY Asst. Business Manager ...............GERRY COX Art Editor ...........................SUSIE VELLA Literary Editor ...............................JULIE HEINTZ Photography MICHAEL MASUCCI, EDDIE FISHER Circulation DOUGLAS CHAPMAN JOSEPH GALAVOTTI MARY DEE PANKHURST VIRGINIA FRATINI Typing MARILYN VREELAND HELEN HOLDRIDGE Literary BEVERLY COSTANZO JOSEPHINE RINALDO THERESA LEBLANC FRANK VECCHIO 3LARIE SIMMONS JOSEPHINE TORNABENE MARILYN VREELAND DONALD CLARK DOLORES CERIO JOSEPHINE RINALDO Board EUGENE FRATINI BETTY WALTERS DOROTHY SICILIA BETTY LANNIS JOHN PAFKA MIRIAM SMITH ANN FISHER DORIS WHITMEYER page jour cA J ettex Atom the Cditox Dear TOOT Readers: In past years it has been the custom of the TOOT editor to write a formal editorial appearing in the early pages of the book. This year I’d like to dispense with such an editorial and instead tell you about the TOOT itself; it’s history, how it is edited and some interesting facts about this year’s edition. The very first TOOT rolled off the presses in December 1920 with Lois TeWin- kel as editor and a staff of seven assistants. It was named the TOOT because it’s purpose was “to blow the horn of greater school ac- tivity” in Canastota. For the first few years, the TOOT was published each semester as a literary magazine, but eventually it devel- oped into the annual Canastota High School yearbook, as we know it today. The original page size was 6” by 9” and the publication contained 24 pages with only one picture. This is a far cry from our pres- ent 52-page edition with 25 group pictures, and pages 8” by 104” in size. It is difficult to realize just how much time yearbook staffs spend on their annuals. Each class must conceive new ideas or im- prove the old ones. Our staff has held sev- eral meetings to decide just what should be included in the book. There has been a great deal of time spent in figuring how to make the desired changes conform to our limited budget. Articles has to be written to meet a deadline, then rewritten, corrected, cut down to proper length and proofread. A dummy copy was made up, layouts planned, consul- tations with the publisher held, group pic- tures taken, a popularity contest staged, and numerous other details arranged. The entire staff of thirty worked with me eagerly and pleasantly. Special thanks go to my Assist- ant Editor, Nancy Burke, for the many hours she devoted to the book. To Miss Daniels, our class advisor for her steadying influence goes the thanks of the entire class. She was always available for advice and aid. This year, we have made several chan- ges in the TOOT which we believe are for the better. We have increased the page size from 8” by 10” to 8” by 104 (standard yearbook size) so we could publish more ma- terial in the book. We have also increased the space for each of the lower classes (Jun- iors, Sophomores, Freshmen) from one to two pages, in order to provide more space for “snaps”, a more complete writeup, and a picture of the class officers. We have in- cluded three times as many snapshots as ever before, to carry out our basic improve- ment project, to make the TOOT less formal and more interesting. We have done all our own photography, developing, enlarging and printing of pic- tures this year. Our class “photogs”, Mike Masucci and Eddie Fisher spent countless hours in the darkroom, whipping up the group pictures and snapshots to perfection. The Photo Club has co-operated with us to the hilt throughout the year. With no advertising this year, a great percentage of our costs had to be paid with TOOT sales. To take care of this, our cir- culation staff did a bang-up job of selling, and kept us out of the red. If you don’t be- lieve that was a tough assignment, just try to sell 400 to 500 books yourself. I take off my hat right here to Marydee Pankhurst, Doug Chapman, Joe Galavotti, and Virginia Fratini, our super-salesmen. We are mighty proud of our cover this year. Susie Vella is responsible for it. It is done in our class colors green and white. As every other senior class before us has done, We The ’49ers state with all sin- cerity that we think this is the best TOOT ever. We hope that all you readers wili agree with us. We also hope that you will enjoy reading about our four years in C. H. S. and feel that you know us better. It has been a big job editing and publishing this year’s TOOT, but also there has been an immense amount of fun and pleasant memories con- nected with it; memories that many of our classmates will never forget. And so with this, our last accomplish- ment in C. H. S., we say goodbye, and hope that you, our friends and readers, will re- member us a little as we add our numbers to the Alumni group of the “Old School.” —MICHAEL MILMOE page jive (Board o Education Joseph A. Waldo, President Dr. Richard B. Cuthbert Mrs. Lucie Sullivan Donald M. Shuler Clarence H. Keville Supt. Walter G. Clifford, Clerk We, the Class of 1949, are about to at- tain the goal set for us twelve years ago— graduation from high school. As we look back upon those years, we realize the extent of our learning is due largely to an organi- zation called the Board of Education. This board is composed of leading men and women in our community who have united to give their time and effort for the betterment of education in Canastota. They have used foresight in.determining the needs that will help us most in the years to come. Their resourcefulness was outstanding this year at the time of the burning of the Junior High School. The children resumed classes on a temporary schedule only one and one-half days after the fire. Exactly two weeks from the date of the fire, a normal schedule was resumed. The present Board of Education consists of: Joseph Waldo, president; Dr. Richard B. Cuthbert, vice-president; and Mrs. John H. Sullivan, Clarence H. Keville, Donald M. Shuler trustees. We would like to express our apprecia- tion and gratitude to the Board of Education for their guidance and aid through our twelve years in school. page six —NANCY BURKE 7 acu v Front row, left to right: Mrs. Ruth Brooks, Miss Anna jB. ( lines, Miss Louise Powers, Mrs. William Laurson, Mrs. George Carr, Mrs. Harvey Michael. Second row: Miss Gertrude Daniels, Miss Florence Furfaro, Airs. Wheeler Milnioe. Mrs. Gerald Courtney, Mrs. Phillip Hutchings, Miss Elizabeth Hominy, Miss Rita Mackey, Miss Mabel Schroth. Top row: Mr. I). Robert McLean, Mr. Walter Clifford, Mr. George Rynders, Mr. Carlton Coutant, Mr. William Schmidt, Air. Wallace Sharpe, Air. Michael Tornatore, Air. Lcland Wright. MR. WALTER CLIFFORD. Superintendent MR. D. ROBERT McLEAN, Principal MISS ANNA B. CLINES. Vice Principal-English MISS GERTRUDE E. DANIELS. Math.. Science MISS LOUISE H. POWERS. Preceptress. Latin MISS RITA MACKEY. Social Studies MRS. WHEELER MILMOE. Commercial MR. WILLIAM C. SCHMIDT. Physical Education MR. GEORGE RYNDERS, Science, Social Studies MRS. PHILIP HUTCHINGS. Librarian MRS. GERALD COURTNEY. English. Dramatics MISS MABEL SCHROTH. Home Economics MISS FLORENCE FURFARO. Social Studies. Math. MRS. WILLIAM LAURSON. Romance Languages MR. CARLTON COUTANT. Commercial MISS FRANCES PARKS, Physical Education MRS. RUTH BROOKS. Art MRS. HARVEY MICHAEL. School Nurse MRS. GEORGE CARR. Music MISS ELIZABETH DOMINY. Music Supervisor MR. LELAND WRIGHT. Music MR. WILLIAM SHARPE, Agriculture MR. MICHAEL B. TORNATORE. Math.. Driver’s Training MRS. FRANK LOVE. Secretary to Superintendent page seven . . o 1949 “1 J4i toxy of the 49 ex4 Our first important event as freshmen was the election of our first class officers. Under th,e guidance of Miss Daniels and Mr. Rynders, we elected, President, Fred Tucci; Vice President, Donald Clark; Secretaiy, Theresa LeBlanc; Treasurer, John Hallagan. The third week in September, “Hail Sophomore” was heard for three eventful days as we paid our respects to the mighty sophomores. Although we1 hated to admit it, we had just as good a time as the semho- mores did. Our next big event was our participa- tion in the annual Halloween Partji. We had fortune telling and showed movies to earn some extra money for our empty treasury. We held a dance and a party during the ytfar. We returned to C. II, S. jn'. September 1046, as wise and promiitent 'sophomores to elect the following officers: President, Mi- chael Milmoe; Vice President,’Nancy Burke; Secretary, Betty Lannis; and Treasurer Dou- glas Chapman. Later, for three glorious days, we initiated the lowly freshmen and ended it with a black list program. Later in the year, we purchased our class window of gold with a blue crest. In December, together with the seniors, a Christmas concert was presented by father Furfaro’s choir from Syracuse. Despite the heavy snow storm, the choir ar- rived, late, but in good voice. In the spring, we held a Sophomore- Freshman picnic event at Green Lake. The day was ideal and everything went perfect until there occurred a slight accident in which two girls fell (???) into the lake, clothes and all. The next fall we received our long await- ed seats in study hall as Juniors. For this e- vcntful year, we had as class officers, Presi- dent, Gerry Cox; Vice President, Shibley I’ixley; Treasurer, Donald Clark; Secretary, Nancy Burke. During this year, we held three dances along with several activities at the annual Halloween party. After two months of impatient waiting, our class rings arrived and our third finger left hand was conspicuous forever after, (two weeks). Our biggest social event of the year, was our Junior Prom hejd on April 2 to the theme of “April Showers” with Freddie Vare and his orchestra. At the end of the term, we were host to the seniors at the annual Junior-Senior picnic at Green Lake. We all had a glorious time and the baseball team played remark- ably well, covered from head to foot with mud. With tm? memories of our Junior year still fresh in our minds, we found ourselves back in school for our last and most import- ant year. We cHose as our leaders this year: Gordon Wilkinson, President; Michael But- tino, Vice - Piesfdent; Josephine Rinaldo, Treasurer; Beverly Cos.tanzo, Secretary. A « - All too soon we realized that graduation was almost upon us, so we were getting pre- pared for our “TOOT” and for fthe Senior Ball. We had Several successful dances throughout the year. In January our graduation pictures were taken. Despite all the hair combing and sweater changing the pictures were taken on time. After months of impatient waiting, they arrived and on the whole they were very good. Without the able assistance of Miss Daniels and Mr. Rynders, who has recently left us, we know ouy four years in high school would not have been so successful, so from the bottom of our hearts we wish to thank them both. To those outside of our class, these notes may not seem important, but to us, these were our happiest years and we shall always cherish their memory. —BEVERLY COSTANZO page nine T)ltxu the y[eat£ 49’ers as Frivolous Freshmen . . . . . . and as Jolly Juniors page ten page eleven Cla££ J4onot£ SHIBLEY PIXLEY SHIB Sec. Photo Club 2-4, Photo Club 2-4, Vice Pres. Junior Class, Comm. Concert Assn. 2-4, Madison Co. Orchestra 2-4, Pirates of Penzance’' orchestra, Or- chestra 3, 4, TOOT STAFF. . VALEDICTORIAN MICHAEL MILMOE MIKE” Editor-in-Chief TOOT 4, Pres. Sophomore Class, Football 1-4. Basketball 1-4, Baseball 1-4. Bowling 2-3, Volleyball 3, Dramatic Club 1-4, Treas. Dramatic Club 1-2, Vice Pres. Dramatic Club 4, Thespians 1-4, Pres. Thespians 2, Chat us 4, Press Club 2-3, Treas. Press Club 2, Sport . Editor 2-3, Psi Phi 2-3, Boy’s State 3, Prize Speaking 3, Leads in Mr. Bean from Lima 2, Spook’s and Spasms 3, Pop reads The Christmas Carol 1, Minstrel Show 1, Pirates of Penzance” 4, Why Teachers Go Nuts 1, Student ' Council 2. ClaAA Officex GORDON WILKINSON GORDIE Pres. Senior Class. Dramatic Club 3-4. Thespians 4, FFA 2-4. Basketball 3-4, Jr. Prom Comm. 3, Re- cord Machine Operator 3-4. MICHAEL BUTTINO PORK CHOP Vice Pres. Senior Class, Football 1-4, Belle 3, Press Club 3-4, Psi Phi 3-4. BEVERLY COSTANZO BEV Sec. Senior Class, K. E. 3-4, Treas. K. E. 4, Chair- man K. E. Ball 4. Press Club 2-4, Usher at Com- mencement 3, Jr. Prom Comm., Basketball 2-4, TOOT STAFF 4, Hockey 3-4, Dodecca 1, Cheerleader 1-4, Volleyball 2. Softball 2. JOSEPHINE RINALDO PIP Treas. Senior Class, Cheerleader 1-4, Cheermas- ter 4, K. E. 3-4 Press Club 2-4, Editor Newspaper 4, TOOT Staff 4, Usher at Commencement 3. Jr. Prom Comm. K. E. Ball Comm. 4. Basketball 2-4, Hockey 3-4, Usher Spring Concert 2. SALUTATORI AN page twelve 1 1 } 1 T J I J J ’ ' I ' 1 1 1 ’ 1 1 lie i laJi . ... of 1949 CARMEN BARRES “YOGI” Baseball 2-4. Basketball 1-4, Football 1, 2. 4, Bowling 3-4. Volleyball 3. Press Club 3-4, Spanish Club 4, F. F. A. 3, Basketball All Star Team 4. LUDOVIC BERTOLINO “LUD” Spanish Club 4. COLE BLOSS “BLOSSOM” F. F. A. 2-4, Pres. 3, F. F. A. Vice Pres. 4. Dra- matic Club 2-4, Thespians 2-4, Chorus 3-4, Jr. Prom Comm.. Stage Manager 2-3, Minstrel Show 1, Pir- ates of Penzance” 4. .JOSEPH BONAVENTURA BONFIRE” Basketball 1-4, Football 1-4, Baseball 2-3, Press Club 2-4, Chorus 4, Pirates of Penzance” 4, Student Council 1, F. F. A. 2-4, Treas. Rm. 27, 2. NANCY BURKE “TWEET” Band 1-4, Chorus 4, K. E. 2-4, Dramatic Club 2- 4, Thespians 3-4, Dodecca 1, Gay Nineties Revue” 1. Prize Speaking 3, Pirates of Penzance” 4, Girls’ State 3, Vice Pres. Sophomore Class, Sec. Junior Class, Pres. Thespians 4, Vice Pres. Dramatic Club 3, Vice Pres. Band 3. Asst. Editor of TOOT 4, Swing Band 1, Select Band 4. VIRGINIA BURTON “GINNY” Chorus 2, Library Club 3, F. H. A. 4, DAR Award. DOLORES CERIO “DUTCH” Press Club 3-4, F. H. A. 4, TOOT StafT 4. Bas- ketball 3-4, Hockey 4. DOUGLAS CHAPMAN “DOUG ’ Football 1-4. Bowling 4, Volleyball 3, TOOT Staff 4, Chorus 4. Psi Phi 2-3, Treas. Freshman Class, Pirates of Penzance” 4. 1 page thirteen . . . o 1949 ZJhe C let.ii . DONALD CLARK “DOC” Football 1-4. Basketball 2-4, Psi Phi 2-3, Vice Pres. Freshman Class, Treas. Junior Class. Bowling 4, Select Band 2, 4. Band 1-4, Pres. Band 4, Boys’ State 3, TOOT Staff 4. GERALD COX “GERRY” Pres. Junior Class. Baseball 1-4, Football 2-4, Photo Club 2-4. Dramatic Club 2-4, Thespians 2-4, Chorus 2-4, Press Club 2-4. Pres. Thespians 3, Pres. Dramatic Club 4, Treas. Press Club 3-4, Pres. Span- ish Club 4. Select Chorus 2-4. Boys’ State 3, TOOT Staff 4. “Mr. Bean From Lima” 2, ‘'Spooks and Spasms” 3, Boys Quartet 4. Eddie Burke Trophy 4, Football All Star Team 4, “Pirates of Penzance” 4. LOUIS EZZO “LULU” Basketball 1-4, Baseball 3-4. Football 1-2, Press Club 3, Bowling 4, Spanish Club 4. MARY LOU FARNUM “LOU” Chorus 1-4, Band 1-4. Select Orchestra 4. Select Chorus 3, Dodecca 1-2, Dramatic Club 1-4. Student Council 2-3, Hockey 2-4. Basketball 1-4. Softball 1-3, Volleyball 1-4. Archery 1-2, K. E. 2-4, Vice Pres. W. A. A. 3, K. E. Ball Comm. 4. EDMUND FISHER “EDDIE” Dramatic Club 3-4. Thespians 4. Photo Club 3-4, Football 4, TOOT Staff 4, Custodian Photo Club 4. EUGENE FRATINI “GENIE” Basketball 1-4. Baseball 1-4, Bowling 3, Football 1-4, Volleyball 3. TOOT Staff 4, Pres. Art Club 4, All Star Baseball Team 3, All Star Basketball Team 3, Track 2 VIRGINIA FRATINI “VIRG” Press Club 2-4, Baseball 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Hockey 2-4. Volleyball 2-4. Student Council 2, W. A. A. 3-4, Pres. W. A. A. 4, K. E. 4. K. E. Ball Comm. 4, TOOT Staff 4, Cheermaster 3, Cheerleader 1-4, Pres. Room 25, 2. JOSEPH GALAVOTTI “LUCKIE” Football 3-4, TOOT Staff 4, Basketball 3-4, Vol- leyball 3. page fourteen I r L [ [ [ [ r r 1 1 ,1 I J I J J J ’ ’ I I ' 1 J J ' 1 T Z)he Clate . . . . of 1949 JOHN HALLAGAN “HAPPY” Football 2-4, Chorus 4, “Pirates of Penzance” 4. Treas. Freshman Class, Student Council 2. Psi Phi 3. JULIANNE HEINTZ “DOOD” Chorus 1-4, Band 2-4, Dodecca 1-2, K. E. 2-4, Jr. Prom Comm., K. E Ball Comm., “Pirates of Pen- zance” 4. TOOT Staff 4. Messiah 1-2, Record Club 1-2, Jr. Marshall 3. DAR Award 4. Comm. Concert Assn. 3, Select N. Y. S. Chorus 2, “Gay Nineties Revue” 1, K. E. Rep. 4. GALLEY 2 HELEN HOLDRIDGE “HOLDRIDGE” Band 2-4, K. E Delegate 4. K. E. Rep. 4, Corres. Sec. K. E. 4, Dramatic Club 1-2, Chorus 1, 4. Usher at Commencement 3. TOOT Staff 4, Why Teachers Go Nuts” 1, “Pirates of Penzance” 4. Gay Nineties Revue” 1, Orchestra 4, Dodecca 1, “Belle” 3. SARA LAGUZZA “SAL” Basketball 1-4, Softball 2, Photo Club 2-4, Treas. Photo Club 2. Pres. Photo Club 3. Treas. Spanish Club 4, Library Club 4. Stage and Art Work 1-4. HETTY LANNIS “BEE JAY” Band 1-4, Basketball 1-4, Hockey 2-4, Volleyball 4. Sec. Sophomore Class. Dramatic Club 1-4. W. A. A. 2, Archery 2, Dodecca 2, Pirates of Penzance” 4, Select Chorus 3, Student Council 2. Chorus 1-4, Soft- ball 1-3, K E. 3-4, Vico Pres. K. E. 4, TOOT Staff 4, K. E. Ball Comm. 4. THERESA LEBLANC “TREE BEE” Sec. Freshman Class, Dodecca 1. Chorus 1-2, Thespians 3-4. Dramatic Club 2-4. Jr. Marshall, K. E. 2-4, K. E. Ball co-chairman 4, K. E. Chaplain 4, TOOT Staff 4, “Spooks and Spasms” 3, “Gay Nine- ties Revue” 1, “Belle” 3. AUGUSTINE LOGUIDICE “AUGIE” JOHN LUCARELLI “LUKE” Football 2-4, Basketball 2-4, Dramatic Club 1, Prize Speaking 4. Press Club 3-4, “Gay Nineties Ro- vue” 1, “Pirates of Penzance” 4, Chorus 4, Student Council 2, Football Mgr. 1. page fifteen 7jhe ClaAA . ... of 1949 MICHAEL MASUCCI “MAS” Football 1-4, Wrestling 1-3, Photo Club 2-4, Chorus 4, Pres. Photo Club 4. Minstrel Show 1, “Pi- rates of Penzance” 4, Press Club 2-4, Spanish Club 4, Boys’ Quartet 4, TOOT Staff 4, Jr. Prom Comm. JOHN PAFKA “GENERAL F. F. A. 3-4, Sec.-treas. F. F. A. 3-4, TOOT Staff 4, “Gay Nineties Revue” 1. Stage Crews 1-4. LOIS PALMER “LO” Band 3-4, Chorus 1-3, Dramatic Club 1-3, Thes- pians 2-3, “Gay Nineties Revue” 1, “Mr. Bean From Lima” 2. MARYDEE PANKHURST “I)EE” Band 1-4, K. E. 2-4, Dramatic Club 1-4, Thes- pians 4, Chorus 1-4, Trio 4. Sec. K. E. 4, “Gay Nine- ties Revue” 1, Dodecca 1, TOOT Staff 4. Select Band 2-4, “Pirates of Penzance” 4, “Belle” 3, Why Teach- ers Go Nuts” 2, Junior Marshall. BETTY PAVONE “POKEY” Basketball 1-4. Softball 1-4. Volleyball 2-4, F. H. A. 4. Soccer 2. Art Club 4, Hockey 4, Poster Comm. 1-4. Archery 2. CAROL JANE PHIPPS “JANE” Dramatic Club 1-2. K. E. 2-3. Basketball 3, Stu- dent Council 1, Jr. Prom Comm. “Gay Nineties Re- ESTHER RELYEA Softball 1-4, Hockey 1, 3, Volleyball 1-4, Archery 1, 4, F. H. A. 4, Vice Pres. W. A. A. 4. ROGER RELYEA Football 3-4, Wrestling 1-3. I [ t [ [. t I ( [ [ [ ' page sixteen Ohe date 1 1 I I ■ J ' J ’ I f 1 ' T 1 1 | T T . o 1949 JOAN RUNFOLA “JOANIE” K. E. 2-4, Minstrel Show 1, Dodecca 1-2, Chorus 1-2, Jr. Prom Comm. K. E. Ball Comm. 4. CAROL SCHERRER “TOOTS” Library Club 4. Vice Pres. Library Club 4, Press Club 4, F. H. A. 4, Usher at Commencement 3, Vol- leyball 4. Basketball 4. MARIE SIMMONS “REE” Chorus 2, TOOT Staff 4, F. H. A. 4, D. A. R. Award, Sec. F. H. A. 4. MYRON SMITH “SMITTY” Wrestling 1-2, F. F. A. 2-4, F. F. A. Pres. 4. JEAN STONE “ROCKY” Chorus 2. Library Club 3-4, Pres. Library Club 4, Treas. F. H. A. 4. F. H. A. 4, Volleyball 3. JOSEPHINE TORNABENE “JAY” K. E. 2-4, Student Council 1, TOOT Staff 4, Press Club 4, Dodecca 1, Volleyball 2, Pres. Home room 1, Jr. Prom Comm. FRED TUCCI “TUCH” Football 1-4, Basketball 2-3, “Gay Nineties Re- vue” 1, Band 3-4. FRANK VECCHIO “SHAD” Football 1-4, Basketball 2-3, Chorus 4, “Pirates of Penzance” 4, “Gay Nineties Revue” 1. page seventeen TJ re ClaM . ... of 1949 SUSIE VELLA “SUE” Chorus 1-4, Trio 4, Art Club 4. TOOT Staff 4, Basketball 1, Jr. Prom Comm., K. E. Ball Comm. 4, K. E. 4, Select Chorus 1-4, “Gay Nineties Revue”, 1, Dodecca 1-2, Dramatic Club 1-4. JOSEPH VERRO “JOE” Football 1-2, 4. Basketball 1-3, Baseball 3-4, Vol- leyball 3. MARILYN VREELANI) “CORKY” Band 3-4, Dramatic Club 1-4, Press Club 3, Chairman Jr. Prom. Dodecca 1-2, K. E. 2-4, Pres. K. E. 4, W. A. A. 3. Treas. W. A. A. 3. Minstrel Show 1. TOOT Staff 4, Trio 4. Dear Stcwdenz Column 4, Basketball 1-2, Chorus 1-4, Student Council 1. JUDITH WALES “JIJDY” Basketball 1-2, Jr. Prom Comm. Hockey 2, Archery 2, Soccer 2. EVELYN WUILLIEZ “SHORTIE” Chorus 2-4, Select Chorus 2-3, Dodecca 2, Art Club 4, “Pirates of Penzance” 4, Usher at Com- mencement 3, F. H. A. 4. CLASS COLORS—Green and White CLASS FLOWER— Red Rose CLASS MOTTO------ Many Receive Advice But Only The Wise Profit By It” page eighteen Cla££ UJill We, the Senior Class of 1949 of the vil- lage of Canastota, County of Madison, State of Hopelessness, being of soundless and dis- posing mind and memory, and not acting un- der the influence of the Junior Class do make public and, declare this written mess to be our last Will and Testament in mannerless and formless following. We hereby expressly revoke all Wills and Codicils heretofore made by us. To Don Pexton—Carmen Barres leaves his bashful ways. To Ann Fisher—Betty Lannis leaves her ex- tended list of college boys. To Nickie Capparelli—Marydee Pankhurst leaves her bass and empty seat in band. To Any Junior—Gordon Wilkinson leaves his position as class Professor. To A Desirous Boy—Don Clark leaves his uncontrolled dimples. To Red Middleditch—Gerry Cox leaves his arguments of politics. To Farrell Miller—Myron Smith leaves some points on farming. To Jiggs Aquino—Johnny Luke leaves his endless gift of gab of senseless talk. To Phyllis Aquino—Helen Holdridge leaves her ability of always being on time. To Little Joe Spadter—Nancy Burke leaves her vitality and pep. To Charles O’Hara—John Hallagan leaves a job at the Canastota Garbage Company, after he graduates. To Charles Lomber—Fred Tucci leaves his lady-killing ways. To Miss Powers—A box of Senior pencils to award her Latin students. To Betty Mason—Carol Scherrer leaves gladly a few inches of her height. To Freida Strano—Pip Rinaldo leaves her place as cheer master. To Betty LeBlanc—Theresa leaves her way with the teachers. To Miss Mackey—The Seniors leave “a nice sunny day in November.” To Red Keville—Doug Chapman leaves his sweet disposition. To Joe Rinaldo—Mike Masucci leaves his po- sition as the football giant. To Barbara Orr— Susia Vella leaves her a- bility to write excuses and get away with it (?). To Shirley Reed—Beverly Costanzo leaves her position as “goalee” on the hockey team. To Joyce Keville—Virginia Burton leaves her knack to eat and not show it. To Anna Tianello—Joan Runfola leaves some of her “wake up and live medicine.” To Dolores Basilio—Virginia Fratini leaves her charge account in Chappy’s for chew- ing gum. (Snap! Snap!) To the Future Freshman Class—One won- derful advisor like Miss Daniels. To Peggy Loguidice—Gloria Wright leaves her talent of “catching on” quickly in cheering. To Darrell Conley—Cole Bloss leaves his job as C. H. S. chauffeur. To Mr. Wright—We leave a brand new Pon- tiac to replace the one he never did win. To some Junior—Eddie Fisher leaves the draw in the study hall closet for their left over books. To Gene Knox—We leave a Reader’s Digest, with the vocabulary “all done.” To Norma Jean Torrey—We leave a steam c‘ iron for the next operetta. To Bill Bargabus—Louis Ezzo leaves his ap- pointment at the barber’s for a “crew cut”. To Nancy Caldwell—Betty Pavone leaves her water paints, so as to color the futu fe. To Pat Laguzza—Sara leaves her favorite saying “Smile for the birdie.” To Peter Russitano—Mike Buttino leaves a telephone book full of girls names. To Verna Wilkinson—Joe Verro leaves his “jeep” so she can get to all the square dances . To Shirley Bennett—Marie Simmons leaves her typewriter 5th period. To Janet Bushnell—Dolores Cerio leaves her opinions of things (such as men). We the undersigned on this 28th day of June, in the year one thous- and nine hundred and forty-nine, duly proclaim this to be our Last Will and Testament. THE FORTY-NINERS. —MARILYN VREELAND —JOSEPHINE TORNABENE page nineteen ClaM Prophecy, In past years, the “Toot” has contained a class prophecy which portrays the seniors in their roles as future citizens. This year we’d like to turn the clock back to those rip roarin’ gold mining days of 1849, and listen to Doug Chapman, that weather beaten old. prospector relate some of his experiences in “Dead Horse Gulch”, California. “I had traveled West along with the thousands of other gol-durned fools in search of thet yellow stuff, but I soon discovered thar warn’t no gold fer me in them thar hills. I almost went back East, but them pur- ty gals of thet minin’ town were too much fer me so I stayed right war I wuz. “Joe Galavotti’s stage brung me into town, and I didn’t hev much trouble findin’ a place to stay, since Eugene Fratini and his sister Virginia hed opened a hotel in “Dead Horse” quite some time back. They give me the best room in the place, overlopkin’ John Hallagan’s saloon across the street. “The fust night I didn’t get much shut- eye, the noises cornin’ from them swingin’ doors wuz enough t’wake the dead. I got used to no sleep though, and spent most of my nights thar jawin’ with Lois Palmer, the barmaid. One mornin’, when I was hoofin’ it down Main Street, I met three of the most charmin’ ladies I ever see’d. My old eyeballs lit up like candles on a Christmas tree, and I follered them until Augie Loguidice in- formed me thet Carol Scherrer, Mary Lou Farnam and Sara Laguzza wuz already hitched. “The day I met Mike Masucci, the town blacksmith, he wuz busy shoein’ Eddie Fish- er’s hoss, the meanest creetur in ten coun- ties. It wuz Mike thet interdooced me ta Mis’ Theresa LeBlanc, thet good lookin’ spinster. I courted her fer nigh on to a year, but she wouldn’t give me a tumble. “I’ll never fergit the fust time I started pannin’ gold. I took off fer the hills one mor- nin’ and wuz all sot and busy workin’ when I wuz interupted by two gents who inter- dooced themselves as Joe Verro and Fred Tucci. Seems like I’d made a leetle mistake stakin’ my claim, and whuppin’ out thar shootin’ arns, they p’litely told me to leave. Bein’ quick on the trigger myself, I grazed ’em with one clean shot. They apologized hasty-like, about-faced, and dashed fer old Doc. Pixley’s office. “You should a been here the day Par- son John Pafka married Don Clark and Mary- dee Pankhurst. Why, the whole durn town wuz thar from Widder Beverly Costanzo and her ten young’uns, to Carmen Barres, the lo- cal bachelor who sat smirkin’ in the back pew and thankin’ his lucky stars he hed sense enough to stay single. “Since Jay Tornabene hed been takin’ singin’ lessons from Mme. Susie Vella fer nigh on to a year, she and Mike Buttino (with his boomin’ bass) were unanimously elected to sing “0 Promise Me”. “Marie Simmons, the town dressmaker, outdid herself on thet weddin’ dress, and Marydee’s coiffure was set in the latest style by Betty Lannis and Evelyn Wuilliez. “Helen Holdridge wuz Maid of Honor and when thet tear rolled down her lily- white cheek, you could jist see she wuz dreamin’ of her own weddin’ not fur in the futui-e. “The two ushers, Roger Relyea and My- ron Smith were feelin’ good from the bach- elor’s party the night before, and when Ma- rilyn Vreeland rushed in late, they tripped her. Gordon Wilkinson immediately rushed to her rescue, and yanked her up. “Dolores Cerio and Esther Relyea, as head cooks, put their heads together and came up with a bunch of eats the likes of which ain’t never been see’d since. After the knot-tyin’ we shoveled in thet food like we hadn’t et fer three weeks. “We always looked forward to readin’ Mike Milmoe’s newspaper, ‘The Gulch Ga- zette’, when it come out every Friday. You could find anything in thet durn paper, from gossip to a love-lorn column, writ by thet em’nent authority, Joan Runfola. One week, a big notice appeared in the paper ‘John Lucarelli and Co. of entertainers will appear at the Golden Nugget.’ Never one to miss any form of the theatre, I went to the fust night’s performance. After thet feller John fin’lly quit singin’, he interdooced them fam- ous ‘Flora Dora Girls’, Nancy Burke, Pip Rinaldo, Gloria Wright and Jane Phipps. Before we knowed it, Joe Bonaventura was up on stage with those gorgeous gals! Louis Ezzo tried to haul Joe down but got punched in the nose fer his trouble. “Me and some of the intellectual citi- zens decided the town needed some book- larnin’, so Virginia Burton and Jean Stone page twenty said they’d open a liberry. We sent back East fer some books and after six months the durn things fin’lly got there. We even had two drawin’ teachers in town. Betty Pavone and Judy Wales give lessons to all the small fry in town and every Satiddy afternoon you could see the young’uns traipsin’ down the street with their ma’s determination behind ’em and their own misery ahead of ’em. “The biggest excitement we ever hed wuz the day ‘Kid’ Frank Vecchio robbed the bank at Lone Wolf Creek. The posse set out and after a couple hours, Sheriff Cole Bloss came back with ‘The Kid’ bound and gagged so tight he couldn’t wiggle. Judge Bertolino give him a hasty trial and Gerry Cox cross-examined Frank so good the jury couldn’t help but convict him. “Wal, I’m perty well talked out fer now, gal. Come back agin’ tomorrow and I’ll jaw some more wiv ye. —JULIE HEINTZ Z)lie J$e£te£t and yiio te t in CMS Pij i, • v, 't y j BOY GIRL Most Popular . . .Mike Milmoe .... Most Likely to Succeed . . .Mike Milmoe Best Disposition . .John Lucarelli Most Personality .. Mike Milmoe .... Best Looking .... . . .Doug Chapman Best Athlete .... .. Carmen Barres ... Most School Spirit . . Mike Milmoe Nicest Smile . . Doug Chapman Happiest . .. . .John Hallagan Busiest .. Shibley Pixley Friendliest .... .. John Lucarelli Most Courteous .. . . Don Clark Best Actor-Actress . . .Mike Milmoe Best Scout .... . .Gerry Cox Biggest Flirt .... . .Frank Vecchio Best Dancer ... .. .Gordon Wilkinson ... . Biggest Griper ... . .Phil Harney Noisiest .... .. John Lucarelli Sleepiest . .Louie Ezzo Outstanding Senior .. Mike Milmoe Outstanding Junior .. Darrell Conley Betty LeBlanc Outstanding Sophomore .. . . .Don Pexton Outstanding Freshman . .. .. Lyle Kneeskern Favorite Orchestra ...........Harry James Favorite Movie ...............“The Snake Pit” page twenty-one f Tn We Jotty J inetA ■ � V� ■ - Name Fondest Memory Favorite Amusement Favorite Expression Biggest Headache Q CARMEN R4RRES Clockville .Caesar’s Billiards Don’t be that way Don Pexton V tlli.Vl I rnOVIC RERTOI I NO rh mivlrv CIjis� � Target Shooting Is that right? Int. Algebra JiV l f IV IfiJll A V UIi • • roi F HI OSS Julv 19 1918 Burning up the Koad That’s tough - l l4V 00 JOSEPH BONAVENTURA V l TV lU'RKF Jr Prom 19-18 Fin? Pone That’s Sporty of you Harold WppU.p V) (1 % Dancing Gee, that’s swell .Getting work done I1A4IV 1 IVATj VIRfilXI A RITRTOX • • f f vvl� vliMw Senior Yi� a.r Oh dear Social Studies f IIVAIHI 1 1 UV 1% AV ll MICHAEL BUTT I NO Inlet-1948 Who are the killjoys? Tweet Burke HOI ORFS C.FRIO Slimmer of 1948 Riding Oh! Nuts Being on time DOUGLAS CHAPMAN IIOVAI It f'l ARK Inlet-1948 Kumnipr rtf 1948 Water Skiing What’d ya mean Girls Girls UFVFRI V COSTANZO ('li ‘i‘rlik:i(li mr Driving For Pete’s sake .. My Brothers nTj rjiviii vv o 1 LV GERALD COX 1 01 'IS FZZO .“Pirates of Penzance” Baseball. 1948 Foot fiii 11 J don’t know' Mackey’s Projects Trvin to play baseball Who’s here? M Llo Tjwjtjyj - IARV 1 OT’ FARNUM C H. S. Sports Pickle Juice Work .«I.IIV 1 I-i't U I nltl'l V.ll vn ii vn FimiKK Photo Club Moyies You don’t say ...Observer Tests ■ il . 1 1 I lOIllill - ri’nirvir i?r a hti vi K 1' Ball 1948 Playing Baseball Don’t he that way School fjl uri. fj I Urt 1 l.'l VIRGINIA FRATINI JOE GALAVOTTI va||v ii a I | AO AX C. H. S Fall of 1948 Hunting •Jeeper’s Creepers Hoo-Ha Careful driving «a Mil VI Av aw Inlet-1948 Playing Cards Paid as much as you .. Women J U11 . 11 ALil oLVI 1 1 11 1 f WVF IIFINTZ ...Senior Year .Tuninr Prom 1948 Laughing Fer Corn’s sake Homo-Sapiens � 11 lil.A.i.A r llTilA 1 A iil'I f v fi 11 HRlltOF Dancing Knot head Theresa’s jokes 11 Tiliiili c p i . {:iT77A Mav 19-47 Art I dare you Keeping out of trouble RFTTY I AXXIS Iliirh School I)avs Dancing Fiddle-de-dee Miss Mackey l� r 111 to T1IRRRSA LERI ANT Bothering People For Pete’s sake . Getting to school on time AI’OFSTIXF I OGITIDICE Winter of 1948 Listening to good music Hey Jayee M. C. mu Oi in ij ij uuti Avii ...... .IOIIX I FCARELLI Days of Yore Just Monkeying Around Well Howdy Mam fj I I IN ................ f— a t • t “■ - ■ r - ■ ■ m page twenty-three T)he 3orty jNinexb Name Fondest Memory Favorite Amusement MICHAEL MASUCCI ...........“Pirates of Penzance” ...Football ............. MICHAEL MILMOE ............Inlet-1948 ..............Swimming .......-..... JOHN PAFKA ................Ag Class ................Drowning worms ....... LOIS PALMER ...............Good Old 315 ............Dancing............... MARYDEE PAXKHURST .........Summers in Siloam .......Talking .............. BETTY PAYONE ..............April 24, 1948 ........ Roller Skating ........ JANE PHIPPS ...............April 20, 1949 ..........Dancing............... SHIRLEY PIXLEY ............Shad’s Port ........... Driving -..... ESTHER RELYEA..............Sammy ...................Dancing............... ROGER RELYEA ..............Driver’s Training ......Movies ............... JOSEPHINE RINALDO .........Cheering ..................Dancing............. JOAN RUNFOLA ..............K. E. Convention ........Dancing............... CAROL SCHERRER ............ Jan. 5. 1949 ..........Social Studies......... MARIE SIMMONS .............Senior Year .............Playing the Piano .... MYRON SMITH ............... Ag Class ........—......Hunting Fishing ... JEAN STONE ................ Feb. 19, 1949 ...........Sewing .............. JOSEPHINE TORNABENE........C. II. S.................Dancing ............. FRED TCCCI ................Band .................—Playing the Trumpet .... FRANK VECCHIO ........ Jr. Prom 1948 ... SCSI!] VELLA .........Senior Year ...... JOSEPH VERRO ..........Nov. 6, 1948 .... MARILYN REELAND ....Life in C. II. S JUDITH WALES ..........August 1948 .... GORDON WILKINSON .... April 1, 1949 . EVELYN WLTLLIEZ .......School Friends ....Playing Pool ........ ....Swimming ............. .....Sleeping ............ ....Dancing............... .....Dancing ............. ....Bothering Girls ..... .....Talking ............. Favorite Expression Biggest Headache ....it’s a rough game ..........Mike Milmoe ....Bother ya much .............Scavengering paper ....Wha Hoppened ................Social Studies ....Jeeper’s Crow ...............Shutting my mouth ....Honest to Pete ..............Making hand practice on time ....Drop Dead .................My favorite friend ................................Writing Letters ................................Newspaper Tests ....Jeepers ....................School work ................................Newspaper tests ....You mad ????? ..............The Girls ....Huh! .......................Life ....Oh dear! ....................Social Studies ....Jeeper’s Creepers ..........Social Studies ....I’m not finished yet .......Social Studies ....Dear me suds ...............Social Studies ....Oh fish! ...................Concentration ....Be Bop .....................Miss Mackey’s projects ....Rowdy Dow ..................My wife ....Oh, come now! ...............Work ....Never Fear .................Girls ....Oh! Fudge....................My Father ....Man! That’s Great! .........Curly .....Tain’t the way I heerd it .Social Studies ....Are you Kiddin? ............Mo ernimscincj A Freshman Know Nothing And Knows That He Knows Nothing REMEMBER— When we first entered high school and looked upon the “sophisticated seniors” with esteem, and wondered if we’d ever be gazed upon with such admiration? The “Bowery Babes” in the Minstrel Show, who turned out to be just a group of frightened freshman gals? How we all lived through the fiendish sophomore initiation and what a little make- up accomplished for the “men” of the class? When “poor little Hoiman,” a rickety old table in the cafeteria (originally design- ed for four), seated twenty giggling girls every noon for three short years? A Sophomore Knows Nothing But Thinks That He Knows Everything REMEMBER— How proud we were when our blue and gold class window was placed beside the other windows? When several education-seeking veter- ans returned to high school and how we hes- itated at first to answer questions they could not answer, because we were afraid to “show them up”? When “Hoiman’s” leaf collapsed and we had to hold it up with our laps? A Junior Knows Everything But Thinks That He Knows Nothing REMEMBER— When we had finally reached our one main desire, that of moving into Study Hall where we could post our favorite pin-ups and latest cartoon jokes on our desks? (How no one appreciated Johnny Luke’s cartoons, except himself?) How we worried and racked our brains for months over the problem of where we would collect enough “Rom” (money, that is) for our Junior Prom, and the rumor of using a juke box instead of a gen-u-ine or- chestra ? How it rained “cats and dogs” on our big junior-senior picnic day and, despite the weather, we ran out in the rain in our water- proof bathing suits? Green Lake certainly came in handy for all the senior and junior “pigs” who enjoyed playing a sloppy game of baseball and “tag” in the mud. How we strutted proudly through C. H. S. showing off our newly acquired class rings ? When every fair lassie developed a pas- sion for long “kilts” and the boys sorrowfully mourned for the good ole days? How proud the entire school was of our famous undefeated Red Raider team, and of the many fights that developed between so- called “Onion Town” and Oneida because of our victory? A Senior Knows Everything And Knows That He Knows Everything REMEMBER— How the dancing fad for “Hey Bob-A- Ri-Bop” changed to “swing your pardners, round we go”, and how the girls who were not accustomed to the swinging spent most of their time sitting on the floor because of their dizzy spells? How the “Big Five” girls were always willing to try something new and exciting; such as riding through Canastota in the rumble seat of George Warner’s coupe (which didn’t live a very long life because of the excess weight in the back—no com- ments) ; presenting a Flora-Dora chorus line at our Halloween party? How a well known group of boys earned a G-Man badge after upsetting hundreds of garbage cans two nights before Hallow- een? The following day they were seen rid- ing through the village in the garbage truck with shovels in their hands? How sad the females were when they spent twenty-five cents of their hard earned money each Friday night for four years, hop- ing to dance with their “dream man”, but usually ended up dancing with girls, while the “hard-to-get” males sat in a corner talk- ing. When Beverly developed a case of “rheu- matiz” in her knee and walked around school like Frankenstein? Our two tremendous bargain days when it was very common to hear our super senior salesmen crying out their familiar sales call, “come and buy ’em while they’re cheap five pencils for a nickel.” That scene in the operetta where the policemen missed their cue, fell over the scenery backstage, and pranced before the audience with their unbuttoned jackets flap- ping in the breeze? —THERESA LEBLANC page twenty-jour page twenty-jive fiunioXA...............Cla££ o 50 Front row, left to right: P. Patterelli, N. Caldwell, S. Andrews, D. Fox, M. Smith, J. Dawley, Miss Schroth, .Miss Powers, P. Aquino, B. LeBlanc, J« Keville, J. Bushnell, J. Demauro, J. Finocchiaro, E. Lonionaoo. Second row: L. Eaton, X. Barres, E. Wright, M. .Miles, B. Orr, I). Middleditch, J. Timerman, A. Fisher, L. McConnell, M. Tucker, J. Buttino, J. Barres, F. Strano, T. Merithew. Top Row: 1. Donald, E. Whitmeyer, I). Conley, L. Tucker, T. DoFrancisco, F. Miller, C. O’Hara. M. Fazio, R. Knox. I), (iardinier, P. Harney, B. Cunningham, A. DePasquale, C. Keville, A. I)unn, R. Fox, F. 'faquin, J. Lucarelli, T. DeVeronica. When we entered the portals of C. H. S. in September 1946, we elected Betty Lelllanc President; William Devine, Vice President; Darrell Conley, Secretary and Jane Finoc- chiaro, Treasurer. In October we held our first dance, and Class Flower—Red Rose Class Colors—Green and Gold 3 Miss Louise Powers Class Advisors— I Miss Mabel Schroth also participated in the Halloween Party sponsored by the Seniors. At our second meeting Green and Gold were selected as our class colors, and the Red Rose as the class flower. In December we had fun decorating the Christmas tree. We also collected dues dili- gently and were very proud to see our class window put up with the others in January. At the end of the year we had a wonderful time at the freshman-sophomore picnic held at Green Lake. Entering school again in the fall, we realized that we were now learned Sopho- mores. At our first meeting we elected the following officers: President, Sally Andrews; Vice President, Joyce Timerman; Secretary, Darrell Conley; and Treasurer Jane Finoc- page twenty-six J ■ ; ■ - ’ - I I ' [ I ’ f I ’ chiaro. In late September we initiated the Freshman, much to our delight. We again sponsored several dances this year, which were successful. In January the class was entertained at a party put on by the Fresh- men, and in return we held a picnic for them at the State Park at Oneida Lake in June. To head us in our junior year, Jack Dawley was elected president; Phyllis Aqui- no, vice president; Miriam Smith, secretary; and Betty LeBlanc, treasurer. Class rings were ordered in October, and after much impatient waiting they finally arrived in February. For several weeks our left hands were quite conspicuous. We held several dances, the climax being the Junior Prom held in the gym on May 6. Phyllis Aquino and Nina Barres were co-chairmen. Freddie Vare and his orchestra provided the music, to the theme of “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows”. We increased our treasury by selling stationery, class pins and “Rubber Scrubbers.” We would like to thank Miss Powers and Miss Schroth, our advisors, for their wise advice and guidance throughout our three years in high school. —MIRIAM SMITH OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Betty LeBlanc; Treasurer, J. Dawley, President; M. Smith, Secretary; Phyllis Aquino, Vice President. Snapshot page twenty-seven Sophomore£ . ClaM of ’51 Front row: loft to right: F. Ackerman, B. Kincaid, B. Calhoun, P. Laguzza, E. Evans, F. Shuler, Miss Furfaro, D. Sicilia, C. Ostrander, J. Bertelero, B. Walters, S. Bennett, F. Rinaldo, P. Loguidice, S. Corona, E. Wright, Second row: F. Seitz, J. Vecchio, B. Miller, P. Wakefield, K. Brown, M. Capparelli, N. Torrey, L. Shuler, A. Jones, P. Turk, J. Bonaventura, M. Lombardi, B. LaMountain, A. Tianello, S. Wilkinson, J. LaFever. Top row: R. Fisher, J. Wakefield, A. Patane, P. Russitano, G. Knox, R. Pickard, J. Shuler, A. Tia- nello, 1. Cerio, F. Hill. We entered the hallowed halls of C. H. S. in September 1947 as bold, daring undaunt- ed Freshmen. (Ha! Ha!) The officers which were elected were Don Pexton president; Fred Shuler, vice pre- sident; Emaline Evans, secretary and Gene Knox, treasurer. Our first assembly was made up of a Class Flower—Iris Class Colors—Blue and Gold Class Advisor—Miss Florence Furfaro Kitchen Band, Girls’ Chorus, and Fashion Show. The first major episode of our High School career was that most enjoyable event initiation! One of our chief duties as Freshmen was the decoration of the Xmas tree. The boys got a very nice one, courtesy of Fish- er’s. In January, we gave a party for our most revered elders, the Sophomores. They, in return, took us to the lake for a good old- fashioned picnic. We also had a picnic at Chittenango Falls and a wonderful time was had by all. The sophomore year started off as usual with the election of officers: Don Pexton, president; Fred Shuler, vice president; Dor- othy Sicilia, secretary; Emaline Evans, trea- surer. The initiation committee cooked up a page twenty-eight 1 - r j r i i : ' I ' 1 ' little something and I’m sure all the Fresh- men had a fine time? The Sophomore assembly included a de- bate “All Freshmen Should Be Taught That There Is A Santa Claus”, with humorous ex- tras such as Don Pexton in an evening gown that didn’t quite fit and Alfred Patane as Santa Claus. Songs were sung by Norma Jean Torrey and Peggy Loguidice. Candy was also given to everyone including the faculty. Mr. Tornatore put a bright idea in our heads and kept us busy a few weeks selling light bulbs. Too bad this year’s geometry students weren’t as bright as those bulbs. Marie La Mountain was our super salesman, having sold $53 worth of light bulbs. Inci- dentally, this little business undertaking net- ted us around $55. We sold fudge at the last two Halloween parties sponsored by the Seniors. The dances which we put on also were quite successful, increasing our treasury quite a bit. On the whole, our first two years in High School have been very successful, thanks to the kind assistance of our advisor, Miss Furfaro. —DOROTHY SICILIA OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Emaline Evans, Treasurer; Don Pexton, President; Fred Shuler, Vice President; Dorothy Sicilia, Secretary. Snap hotA page twenty-nine 3te hmen........Cla££ °i ’52 Front row, kneeling left to right: R. Anderson, E. Polisse, J. Scanlon, R. Wright, J. Musacchio, A. Musacchio, S. DiGeorge, J. Bonaventura, J. Haas, A. DiBalso, K. Smith. F. Tucci, J. DiVeroniea H. Boston. Second row: L. Turner, T. Lumbrazo, J. Donald, B. Mason. S. Mason. D. Wnitmeyer, J. Tifft, Mrs. I.aursop, B. COX, J. Giordano, J. Salamone, E. Fiore, G. Stagnitti, S. Reed. S. Goodell. Third row: V. Balducci, � 1. Miller, H. Wananiaker. S. Wilkinson, E. Pollard, J. Hallagan, J. Wall, I.. Fiore, J. Giuf e, I). DiVeroniea, S. Rapasadi, E. Sharpe, S. May. Fourth row: D. Walters, C. Raineri, M. Seheid, E. Niles, P. Daroway, T. Pontillo, II. Eaton, M. Seitz, E. Smith. J. McConnell, N. Tianello, I). Pafka. Top. row: I). Vandusen, J. Dimao, L. Kneeskern, C. Lomber, T. Wilson, E. Bowman, A. Vecchio, E. Bennett, S. Pulverenti, N. Capparelli. f _________________________________________________________________ meyer, Secretary and Betty Cox, Treasurer. After electing our officers we chose our class colors and flowers, Blue and White were de- cided on as the colors while the Red Rose was selected as the Class Flower. On entering High School in September, the Freshman Class organized and elected the following officers: Joan Tifft, President; Jiggs Aquino, Vice President; Doris Whit- Class Flower—Red Rose Class Colors—Blue and White Class Advisor—Mrs. William Laurson Late in September, the Sophomores had their fun initiating us. We managed to sur- vive with a smile however, and thought of next year'when the fun would be ours. During the year we held two very suc- cessful dances which helped considerably to swell our treasury. We also took part in the Halloween dance in October. Our class was presented with the honor and the problem of putting up the Christmas Tree in the au- ditorium. How thankful we were for having page thirty .1 , I J I I I I ' I ' ’ ' two tall boys like Eugene Bowman and Earle Bennett. The finished product was beautiful though, don’t you agree. v • 9 Since every class has a window, we have ordered ours, and by the time you read this, we hope it will be installed along with the others. Meetings were held regularly and dues collected. It sometimes was a hard job, but we managed to do it. We hoped we would be able to have a party for our good friends, the sophomores but due to financial circumr stances beyond our control we were unable to afford one. However, we did have a party for our own class. We, the Class of 1952 with much grati- tude, would sincerely like to thank our ad- visor, Mrs. Laurson for her help and advice throughout our first year at C. H. S. —DORIS WHITMEYER OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Betty Cox, Treasurer; Joan Tifft, President; Jiggs Aquino, Vice President; Doris Whitmeyer, Secretary. Snap hotA page thirty-one CBed Jok es 0 rom former c ooh Miss Mackey: “In which of his battles was King Gustavus slain?” Student: “I’m pretty sure it was his last.” —Toot 1948 Pete: “May I have the last dance with you?” Mabel: “Big boy, you’ve just had it.” —Toot 1945 Professor: “Robert Burns wrote ‘To a fieldmouse.” Voice (from rear of room): “Did he get an answer?” —Toot 1944 Customer: “Boy, I would like to see someone with a little authority.” Clerk: “What can I do for you? I have about as little as anyone.” —Toot 1943 Home Ec. Student: “Boo-hoo, the dog ate all the nice cookies I baked for you.” Boy Friend: “Don’t cry, we’ll get an- other dog.” —Toot 1944 Sleepy Customer: “Why are you wip- ing off my fork with your dirty handker- chief?” Likewise Waiter: “Oh, I’m sorry buddy. Some guys don’t like the cobwebs and dead flies we got around here.” —Toot 1947 Moe: “Joe Slow is going to get a medal. He saved the lives of the company.” Floyd: “How come?” Moe: “He shot the cook.”—Toot 1943 Teacher: “I hope I didn’t see you look- ing in Fred’s book, Tommy?” Tommy: “I hope you didn’t too, sir.” —Toot 1940 Student: “What did I make on that Physics test?” Miss Daniels: “Mistakes.” —Toot 1947 New President: “Order! Order!” Comic Member: “Two hamburgers, well done, a cup of coffee and two doughnuts.” —Toot 1937 Miss Mackey: “Where was the Declara- tion of Independence signed?” Student: “At the bottom.” Father (with pride): “Son what do you expect to be when you finish college?” Son: “An old man.” —Toot 1941 Mr. Tornatore: “What is a circle?” Student: “A circle is a bow-legged square.” —Toot 1940 cA Special Z)xibute The Class of 1949 desires to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to Miss Gertrude E. Daniels and Mr. George Rynders, our Class Advisors, for their guidance and loyalty to us through- out our four years in C. H. S. We hope that Mr. Rynders, who left us during our Senior year, has all the success in the world in his new business venture. —THE CLASS OF 1949 page thirty-two page thirty-three Social Snap£. . . page thirty-four r r r r r' r I r r r I r r K. £. Society Front row, left to ritfht: F. Hinaldo, J. Buttino, B. Costanzo, J. Rinaldo, M. Haynes, J. Timerman, 1. Smith, B. FeBIa.no, P. Aquino, A. Fisher, L McConnell. Second row: N. Burke, T. LeBlane, J. Tornabene, V. Fratini, J. Vecchio, N. Torrey, A. Jones, I). Sicilia, J. Heintz, S. Andrews, B. Iannis. Top row: M, Pankhurst, II. Holdridge, J. Keville, B. Miller, I). Middleditch, S. ella, M, Vreeland, K. Brow'll, M. Capparelli. Rho chapter of Kappa Epsilon began the year 1948-49 with the following ofFicers: President, Marilyn Vreeland; Vice President, Betty Lannis; Recording Secretary, Marydee Pankhurst; Corresponding Secretary, Helen Holdridge; Treasurer, Gloria Wright (due to her illness, which is deeply regretted, Bev- erly Costanzo was elected as active treasur- er) ; Chaplain, Theresa LeBlane. Our first activity was a “Lollypop Dance”, which was very successful and en- joyable. On November fourth we held both a formal and informal initiation for our thir- teen new members. Cider and doughnuts were served in the gym. We sponsored the “Snowball” on De- cember twenty-eighth. Beverly Costanzo and Theresa LeBlane were co-chairmen of the dance. Lawrence Luizzi’s orchestra furnished the music for the dance which proved to be quite successful. Marilyn Vreeland, our president, and delegate, Helen Holdridge, along with Bev- erly Costanzo, Josephine Tornabene, Joan Runfola and Josephine Rinaldo attended the annual K. E. convention at Elmira in Novem- ber. They reported that they had a wonder- ful time. Julianne Heintz and Helen Hold- ridge were elected as the representatives for our K. E. book, “THE BLUE AND GOLD”. A K. E. banquet was held in April, at the “White Elephant” restaurant. A formal dance followed at the high school with music by Bob Romeo’s orchestra. During the year, we sold magazines, contributed to the Red Cross, held several successful dances and sponsored both a tur- key raffle and a food sale. We all wish to express our sincere grat- itude and thanks to Miss Furfaro, our ad- visor, for her faithful guidance which made this year one of fun and success. —MARYDEE PANKHURST page thirty-f'ne Majorettes: N. Barres, S. Corona, P. Patterelli, M. Verro, E. Lomonaco, J. Barres, J. Buttino. Front row: left to right—H. Holdrldge, S. Andrews, P. Aquino, D. Middleditch, A. Fisher, J. Fa- zio, J. Sorci, D. Pafka, J. Timerman, M. Smith, J. Heintz. Second row: J. Stagnitti, L. McConnell, D. Clark, J. Dimao, F. Tucci, A. Balducci, D. Sicilia, B. Kincaid, L. Pahnrr, II. Boston, A. Jones, F. Tucci, Mr. Wright. Third row: M. Pankhurst, R. Fox, I). Smith, N. Burke, I . Gardinier, B. Lannis. J. Aquino, E. Bow- man, M. V reeland. The band began the 1948-1949 year by electing President, Don Clark; Vice Presi- dent, Fred Tucci; Secretary-Treasurer, Ann Fisher; Librarian, Julianne Heintz; Student Conductor, Joyce Timerman; Stage Mana- gers, Henry Boston, Maxine Haynes and Lyle Kneeskern. In November eight of the band members were chosen to participate in the Madison County Select Band Concert held in Morris- ville. The band played at all the football games, and at the home basketball games under the direction of Professor Wright and Student Director, Joyce Timerman. The ma- jorettes performed at all games, along with the band. On May 14th, the band journeyed to DeRuyter for the Spring Festival, and on May 20th our Spring Concert was presented. page thirty-six The program consisted of “Aurora”, “Then- dara” and others. One of the highlights of the concert was a surprise violin solo with band accompaniment. On Memorial Day, we played for the American Legion. We attend- ed several firemen’s field days during the spring months. The final appearance of the band will be at graduation where the processional and recessional will be played. For the very successful year, the band gives a note of thanks and expresses its ap- preciation to Mr. Wright, our director. —ANN FISHER [ r r r 1, r r j r [ [ r [ r [ [ r ChoiuA First row: left to right—B. LeBlanc, I). Whitmcycr, I� . Patterelli, E. Evans, D. Smith, T. Snyder, J. Chapetlo, N. CappareUi, ,J. Lucarelli, J. Aquino P. Aquino, J. Heintz, M. Punkhurst, N. Burke. Second row: D. Sicilia, A. Balducci, B. Lannis, E Wuilliez, A. Tianello, G. Cox, E. Whitmeyer, D. Chapman, J. Ilallagan, J. Bonaventura, M. Vreeland, S. Andrews, M. Lombardi, B. Orr, P. Laguzza. Third row: S. Goodell, T. Lumbrazo, B. Miller, J. Timerman, M. Smith, P. Wakefield, A. Patane, A. Vccchio, M. Milntoe, C. Bloss, G. Wilkinson, A. Fisher, N. Torrey, A. Jones, H. Iloldridge, l . Middle- ditch, S. Vella. Top row: Mrs. Carr, D. Conley, F. Vecchio, D. Clark, M. Masucci, Miss Dominy. The C. H. S. choristers began the 1948- 49 year with the production of an operetta as its goal, and decided on Gilbert Sul- livan’s “THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE”. We rehearsed every Monday night during the fall. Intensive rehearsals began in Feb- ruary and the stage became a madhouse of activity. A matinee was given to a full au- dience of school children, March 17, and ca- pacity audiences attended on the 18th and 19th. Soloists for the operetta were as fol- lows: Pirate King, Mike Masucci; Samuel, Doc Vecchio; Frederic, Gerry Cox; Ruth, Sally Andrews; Mabel, Philomena Patterelli and Ann Ralducci; Edith, Marydee Pank- hurst; Kate, Phyllis Aquino; Isabel, Miriam Smith; Major-General, Mike Milmoe and Jiggs Aquino; Sergeant, Darrell Conley and John Lucarelli. At Christmas we sang several carols for the assembly program. We also sang at Ca- reer Day in Oneida High School on May 5, the Madison County Music Festival held in DeRuyter on May 14 and at our Spring Con- cert on May 20. Some of the selections sung were: “Dark Waters”, “Sweet Day So Cool”, two selections from the “PIRATES” and “Song of the Meadow Lands.” Two trios and a boy’s quartet have also been active during the year. The personnel of the trios and quartet are: Lake trio— Susie Vella, Barbara Orr and Marilyn Vree- land; Clockville trio—Miriam Smith, Mary- dee Pankhurst and Joyce Timerman; Quar- tet—Jiggs Aquino, Mike Masucci, Doc Vec- chio and Gerry Cox. For a most outstanding year it is diffi- cult to express our deep appreciation and high esteem for our choral instructors, Miss Dominy and Mrs. Carr. It was through their untiring help and patience that this year’s heavy schedule was met with success. —GERRY COX page thirty-seven Jbtamatic Club First row: left to right—S. Corona, T. LrBlanc, P. Laguzza, M. Pankhurst, N. Burke. A. Fisher, M. Milmoe, Mrs. Courtney, G. Cox, P. Aquino, J. McConnell, S. May, S. Wilkinson, E. Lomonaco. Second row: N. Capparelli, B. LeBlanc, B. Lannis, P. Palterelli, S. Andrews, I. Wright, L McCon- nell, B. Orr, I). Whitmeyer, J. Barres, J. Vecchlo, J. Finocchiaro, C. Barres. Third row: K. Brown, A. Jones, M. Smith, M. Capparelli, N. Torrey, M. Vrceland, S. Vella, D. Sicilia, B. Cox, E. Evans, M. Lombardi. Fourth row: J. Aquino, D. Conley, A. Patane, It. Pickard, I). Gardinier, E. Fisher, G. Wilkinson, C. Bloss, J. Dawley. At their first meeting in September the G. H. S. Dramatic Club elected the following officers: President, Gerry Cox; Vice Presi- dent, Mike Milmoe; Secretary, Ann Fisher; and Treasurer, Phyllis Aquino. The club held monthly meetings during the noon hour, and during the fall and win- ter, monthly social meetings were held in the evening. At these meetings, various plays were read and refreshments served. In December, the new members were initiated into the club, thus bringing our membership to 50. The initiation was cli- maxed by an old-fashioned sleigh ride which ended up in the high school gym with square dancing and refreshments. The dramatic club united with the music department to stage Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta “The Pirates of Penzance”, on March 18 and 19. This caused the annual three-act play to be cancelled. Several mem- bers of the club participated in the operetta, and many others served on make-up and property committees. The Speech Recital, annual springtime event, was held in the auditorium May 27. Participants were: Nickie Capparelli, Maxine Haynes, John Lucarelli, Jetta Vecchio, Al- fred Patane, Robert Pickard, Sally Andrews, David Gardinier, Thelma Merithew and Phyl- lis Aquino. Our sincei'e appreciation goes to Mrs. Courtney, club advisor, for her helpful guid- ance thruout the year. —ANN FISHER Drill Instructor: (calling roll), “Jones!” Voice: “Absent.” D. I.: “Quiet! Let him answer for him- self.” —Toot 1946 page thirty-eight OxcheAtxa Front row: left to right—C. Pollodori, S. Grago, M. Capparolli, L. Turner, T. Pollodori, S. Andrews, M. Shuler, P. Ilazen, A. Kentner, S. Stagnitti, A. Lomonaoo, M. Rinaldi. Rack row: M. Smith, J. Tinierman, P. Aquino, II. Holdridge, B. Cox, Miss Dominy, J. Ileintz, E. Evans, A. Baklucci, A. Jones, D. Smith, F. Tucci. We were organized last year for the first time, as a string ensemble consisting of eight first violins, eight second violins, two violas and one cello. The ensemble play- ed at the music festival, concert and P. T. A., doing a Bach minuet, a fugue by Handel, and Mozart’s “Ave Verum”. This year is our first as an orchestra, having added an oboe, flute, clarinet, French horn, two trumpets, and a trombone. We played at the spring concert, and went to DeRuyter for the Madison County Music Festival. In the fall, many of our group were members of the Madison County Orchestra, made up of the better players of this coun- ty, meeting this year at Morrisville. Representing Canastota were Sally An- drews and Shibley Pixley, first violins; Lucy Turner, Teresa Polidori, Catherine Cappar- elli, Sandra Grago, Tony Polidori, Annie Kentner and John Bartholomew second vio- lins; Anna Tianello and Martha Shuler, vi- olas; Joyce Timerman, flute; Miriam Smith, oboe; Helen Holdridge, bassoon. Our repertoire for this year includes the Andante and Minuet from Symphony in G Major (Surprise), by Haydn; Serenade from Eine Kleine Nachtmusique by Moz- art; Humoresque, by Tchaikowsky; Merry Widow Waltzes by Lehar; Chorale from Or- atorio “St. Paul”, by Mendelssohn. Recently, three members of our orches- tra had the opportunity to play with an or- chestra of music teachers used for the “Pi- rates of Penzance.” We wish to thank Miss Dominy, or- chestra director, for her untiring efforts to make our organization more successful and to bring a greater appreciation of music to many of us. —SHIBLEY PIXLEY page thirty-nine Photo Club Front row. left to ripht: J. Haas, R. Fisher, G. Knox, M. Masucci, Mr. Rynders, S. Eaguzza, J. Giordano, J. Giufre, B. Miller, V. Balducci. Raek row: G. Cox, S. Pixley, E. Bennett, A. Patane, E. Bowman, E. Fisher, C. Lombar, B. Pixley. At the beginning of our third year as a major school organization, we elected Mich- ael Masucci, president; Gerry Cox, treasurer; Edmund Fisher, custodian; Shibley Pixley, secretary. This had been our most enterpris- ing year, both individually and as a group, because we have had several excellent op- portunities to take pictures and records, for the yearbook, and to fill individual orders. The first extraordinary chance this year came at the time of the school fire. Several pictures were taken with both the club’s 35mm. and Speed Graphic cameras. A check and a special complimentary letter were sent to our president for his pictures of the fire which were published in the Utica Daily Press. Our next big opportunity was the taking of informal snapshots at the operetta re- hearsals, and of posed pictures at the dress rehearsal. Nearly all of these turned out well and many were enlarged for operetta “ads”, and for the “Toot”. But our largest project was the taking of all the pictures printed in this year’s “Toot”, with the exception of the individual senior pictures. Our sincere thanks for his advice and cooperation during the past year go to Mr. Rynders, club advisor. His assistance has proved invaluable to the success of this or- ganization. We also thank Mr. Sharpe for his help in making so many of the darkroom fa- cilities available. 1949 graduation marks the last year in the club for most of the charter members. Therefore, we want to wish the best of luck and success to those who remain, and to all future new members who find an incentive in good photography. —SHIBLEY PIXLEY page forty Jfybtaty, Club Seated, left to right—L. Turner, M. Seitz, C. Scherrer, Airs. Hutchings, J. Stone, B. Walters. Standing: S. Laguzza, V. Balducci, J. Giordano, L. Love, P. Turk, I. Wright, M. Miles, D. Fox. The first meeting of our club was held November 30, 1948 with many new members making our membership a total of sixteen. The first thing we did was to nominate candidates for office. The following were elected: President, Jean Stone; Vice President, Carol Scherrer; Secretary, Betty Walters; Treasurer, Lucy Turner. The club’s first activity was a Christ- mas Party held in the Public Library, Wed- nesday, December 22, where we colorfully decorated a huge Christmas tree presented to us by the Seitz family. After which we exchanged gifts, played games and had re- freshments. A good time was had by all. Mrs. Hutchings with the co-operation of the club members started a story hour Saturday morning from 10 to 11:30 for the children of the community between the ages of 5-10. The hour includes the telling of stor- ies, dramatizations, making scrapbooks and culminating with listening to “Let’s Pre- tend” over the radio. Throughout the year all the members helped trace the overdue books and returned them to the library. Another activity was to take books to the people of Canastota who were unable to personally visit the Public Library. During the last semester we made scrap- books for the Children’s Hospital of Central New York. In the spring the club took a trip to Sy- racuse. While there we visited the exhibits at the Syracuse Public Library. We also took in the Guest Artist Series at the Lincoln Auditorium. The last meeting of the year was held at Chittenango Falls for the annual picnic. Everyone had a wonderful time. We wish to give our sincere thanks to Mrs. Hutchings for her aid and help through- out the year. —BETTY WALTERS page forty-one 9. M. cA. Front row: left to right—J. Stone, M. Simmons, F. Laguzza, Miss Sehroth. B. Walters, M. LaMoun- tain, B. Miller. Second row: P. Wuilliez, J. Giordano, M. Seitz, M. DePasquale, M. Miles. P. Wakefield, J. LaFever, C. Barres, L. Turner. „ , _ . Third row: N. Caldwell, S. Bennett, V. Burton, P. Turk, B. Pavone, M. Tucker, S. Wilkinson. In the fall of ’48 the Homemaking De- partment formed a club called the Future Homemakers of America. The purpose of the club is to promote a better welfare and knowledge of living to its members. At one of our early meetings we elect- ed Betty Walters as our President; Pat La- guzza, Vice President; Jean Stone, Treasur- er; Marie Simmons, Secretary; Nancy Cald- well, news reporter; Evelyn Wuilliez, song leader; Marie LaMountain, Parliamentarian; and Barbara Miller, Historian. In October some of the F. H. A. girls journeyed to Manlius to attend an all day festival of Central New York F. H. A. Clubs. On December 18, we held a dinner in the Home Ec. room and invited the F. F. A. boys. This event was so successful that it promises to become an annual affair. At Christmas time we held a party in the Home Ec. room for club members. In January, we had our formal initiation which brought us officially into the club. The Rome Free Aca- demy F. H. A. organization were present to help us. During the year we made clothing for the Health Department of Canastota. On April 1, we held an “All Fools Dance”, which was successful. It included a floor show and a door prize. With this money two of the girls in the club will attend the state F. H. A. camp this summer. To Miss Mabel Scroth, our advisor, we give our thanks for helping us to form this worthwhile club. —MARIE SIMMONS page forly-lwo r r : I I I ' J 3. 3. cA. Front row, left to ri ht: J. Bonaventura, Mr. Sharpe, T. Wilson, J. Spadter, M. Smith, W. Raymond. Back row: F. Jaquin, R. Knox, J. Pafka, C. Keville, C. Bloss, G. Wilkinson, L. Tucker. We started our second successful year by electing the following officers: Myron Smith, President; Cole Bloss, Vice President; and John Pafka, Secretary-Treasurer. During the past year our treasury was enlarged by sponsoring two dances and by selling seeds and cards. From some of the profits we purchased an FM radio for use in the Ag. room. In ’48 with the help of the Ag. classes we planted tulips in front of the high school as a war memorial. During March of this year the F. F. A. donated twenty-five dol- lars to buy roses to add to the flower bed. During the past two years the F. F. A. has also helped with the improvement of the football field and enlarging the shop. In March the F. F. A. visited Cornell University, during Farm and Home Week, to see their agricultural department and to see the sights (girls that is). Each year the F. F. A. has a picnic. We usually go to Green Lake, where a good time is enjoyed by all. The members of the F. F. A. wish to thank Mr. Sharpe for his patience and guid- ance throughout the past year, and anyone else who may have helped us in any way. —JOHN PAFKA Miss Daniels: “Give the most import- ant fact about nitrates.” Tweet: “They’re cheaper than day rates”. —Toot 1948 Moe: “Do you know the difference be- tween a street car and a taxi?” Flo: “No.” Moe: “Then we’ll take a street car.” —Toot 1941 page forty-three Cheerleader£ Left to right: J. Vecchio, P. Loguidice, J. Rinaldo, V. Fratini, B. Costanzo. --------------4--------—------------------------------------------------------- The cheerleaders for the athletic season of 1948 and 1949 were: Beverly Costanzo, senior; Virginia Fratini, senior; Jetta Vec- chio, sophomore; Peggy Loguidice, sopho- more and Josephine Rinaldo, senior. Our initial meeting was held the first week of school in September. The main rea- son for it was to elect a new cheermaster and a new varsity cheerleader, to take the place of Gloria Wright, who was not able to be with us this year. Josephine Rinaldo was chosen cheermaster, and Peggy Loguidice moved from the junior to the varsity squad. Since September we have held weekly practice sessions and attended all home and out-of-town football games. Also during the football season we sponsored two “pep as- semblies” both followed by “pep rallies.” The first was held on the eve of the first Oneida game, September 25. The other was held on the eve of our last game which also was with Oneida, November 6. They turned out to be very successful. Our basketball turned out as eventful as the football season. Once again we attend- ed both the home and out-of-town games. At home games, our junior squad led the cheers for the junior varsity games. The junior squad is composed of Freida Strano, cheer- master; Josephine DeMauro, Pat Laguzza, Catherine Brown and Leona Shuler. Due to league rules they were only able to cheer for the home games. Besides the meetings we held weekly, we sponsored two dances, both of which proved very successful. This will be the last year for Beverly Costanzo, Virginia Fratini and Josephine Ri- naldo. At this point, I’d like to thank Miss Parks, for without her able assistance, we know this year would not have been so suc- cessful. It’s been fun and an honor to cheer for the wonderful teams of C. H. S. —JOSEPHINE RINALDO page forty-jour • • • cAthletic SnapA page forty-six r football Seated on the ground, left to right: B. Pixley, F. Ackerman, J. Dimao, J. Chapelle, H. Boston, L Kneeskern, J. DiVeronica- Second row: D. Conley, D. Clarke, C. Keville, M. Milmoe, F. Vecchio, J. Spadter, F. Tucci, E. Fra- tini, 1 . Chapman. Third row: Coach Schmidt, M. Masucci, J. Galavottl, B. Bargabus, D. Pexton, 1. 1 lallagan, B. Cun- ningham, H. Relyea, M. Buttino, J. Verro, C. Barren, Jf. Lucarelli, G. Cox, Asst. Coach Mr. Sharpe. Top row: C. Mason, M. Cerio, G. Knox, R. Capparelli, J. Shuler, F. Shuler, J. Bonaventura, E. YVhitmeyer, T. DiVeronica. SEASON’S RECORD CHS 18.........................Oneida 13 CHS 45.......................Hamilton 13 CHS 19.....................Whitesboro 41 CHS 27 ..................Cazenovia 2 CHS 20 ....................Clinton 26 CHS 7 ................New Hartford 25 CHS 14.........................Oneida 16 Line, left to right: I), ('lark, C. Keville, G. Cox, I). Chapman, I). Conley, M. Masucci, 1. Milmoe, Backfield: J. Verro, J. Spadter, F. Wcchio, E. Fratini. Under Coach William “Pinky” Schmidt and assistant Bill Sharpe, the Canastota High School football team of 1948 boasted a fairly good record. The “Raiders” beat their rival Oneida, in the opening game of the season, 18-13. The mighty Red and White then trounc- ed Hamilton in a one sided game, 45-13. This made the ninth straight win for Canastota High School. The Raiders next opponent was power- ful Whitesboro. Both teams were evenly matched until two key injuries were inflict- ed on the Raiders. This gave Whitesboro its chance to tally and pull away to a 41-19 vic- tory. The team came back to defeat a rough Cazenovia team, 27-2, in the next game. Canastota lost the next game to Clin- ton, in one of the best games ever witnessed on the Roberts Street gridiron. The “Raid- ers” trailed 26-0 at the end of the first half, but came back to outplay Clinton and score 20 points and on the short end by 6 points. The Eddie Burke Memorial Trophy was awarded to Gerry Cox for outstanding line play. Darrell Conley was presented with the trophy for the most improved player of the year. —FRANK VECCHIO page forty-set' Jja ketball Front row: left to right—M. Milmoe, C. Barres, L. Kzzo, J. Lucarelli, D. Pexton. Rack row': Coach Schmidt, J. Aquino, B. Cunningham, P. Russitano, E. Wright, Mgr. Playing the usual 14 game schedule, the C. H. S. basketeers won 7 and lost 7 for a 50% average. The usual starting line-up had Mike Milmoe and Louie Ezzo at forwards, Don Pexton at center, and Gene Fratini and Car- men Barres at the guard positions. The sea- son’s reserves were R. Capparelli, B. Cun- ningham, J. Lucarelli, J. Galavotti, E. Aqui- no, P. Russitano, and D. Clark. All of these reserves saw a lot of action. The team won 5 and lost 7 of their games in the Tri-Valley league, and defeated Chittenango in two non-league contests. The team’s outstanding game of the sea- son was played against Waterville in Febru- ary. In this game, which was won by C. H. S. 54-48, the team showed their true competi- tive spirit and excellent ability. Carmen Barres won the team scoring honors, amassing 170 points for an average of 12 points per game. Gene Fratini was runner-up with 132 points. Milmoe and Ezzo shared third place with 103 points each and Pexton won fourth place honors. Though many of the team are seniors and have played their last game, we knovy next year’s team has the spirit and ability to have another successful season. —DONALD CLARK SEASON’S Canastota 50 RECORD ... Chittenango 30 Canastota 30 Waterville 53 Canastota 37 Sherrill 29 Canastota 35 Clinton 44 Canastota 38 29 Canastota 51 Oneida 47 Canastota 34 Cazenovia 45 Canastota 40 Hamilton 54 Canastota 54 Waterville 48 Canastota 45 Sherrill 41 Canastota 33 38 Canastota 45 53 Canastota 26 Cazenovia 45 Canastota 51 Hamilton 47 page forty-eight JZaAeball Front row, left to right: P. Harney, G. Cox, E. Fratini, K. Capparelli, J. Aquino. Back row: C. Barres, J. Bonaventura, K. Borgognoni, Coach Schmidt, M. Milinoe, G. Knox, F. Shu- ler, L. Ezzo. The 1948 Baseball team which repre- sented C. H. S. enjoyed one of its best sea- sons in several years. Coached by William “Pinky” Schmidt, the team won 9 games and dropped 5. The team was again a mem- ber of the Tri-Valley League, and finished second in the league competition, trailing only Clinton. Two non-league games were split with Chittenango. The contest which highlighted the season was the 3-2 victory over Clinton on the Roberts Street diamond. One reason for the team’s success was due to the blazing fast ball of pitcher Gene Fratini who represented C. H. S. in the post- season All Star game at Utica. Most of the team hit and fielded well. Capparelli led the batters with a .453 average while Milmoe posted a .451 average. The usual starting lineup consisted of Barres, catcher; Milmoe, first base; Shuler, second base; Ezzo, shortstop; Borgognoni, third base; Fratini, pitcher and Capparelli, Cox and Aquino in the outfield. Harney and Verro were substitutes. This season only Borgognoni will be missing from the squad, and the team should be bolstered by several Junior High School players. —EUGENE FRATINI 1918 SEASON’S RECORD CHS 10 .................Sherrill 4 CHS 9 ..............Chittenango 7 CHS 1 ................Cazenoyia 5 CHS 8 ..................Hamilton 1 CHS 0 ..................Clinton 11 CHS 3 ...................Oneida 4 CHS 3 ...............Waterville 2 CHS 4.................Cazenovia 3 CHS 9 ...............Waterville 5 CHS 3 ..............Chittenango 6 CHS 3 ..................Clinton 2 CHS 5 ...................Oneida 7 CHS 15 .................Hamilton 0 CHS 8 ............... Sherrill 5 page forty-nine Qirli ’ Si FIELD HOCKEY Front row. left to riBht: V. Balducci, V. Fratini, B. I-annis, E. Lomonaoo, 1). Basilio. I). DeVeron ica, S. Goodell. , , „ „ Back row: M. Farnum, B. Costanzo, G. Stagnetti, J. Giordano, N. Barrcs, V Caldwell, B. 1 avono ,1. Kinaldo. J. Vecchio, J. Buttino. At the beginning of school in the Fall, all candidates for the Field Hockey Team be- gan training. A team composed of Jennie Buttino, Josephine Rinaldo, Nina Barres, Es- ther Lomonaco, Virginia Fratini, Mary Lou Farnum, Jetta Vecchio, Betty Lannis, Nancy Caldwell, Betty Pavone, Beverly Costanzo, and Josephine Barres was chosen, with Vir- ginia Balducci, Gloria Stagnetti, Dolores Ba- silio, Joanne Giordano and Dec DeVeronica a - substitutes. The team was very good defensively, and ended the season with an undefeated re- cord. Only a 1-1 tie with Cazenovia marred a perfect record. SEASON’S RECORD Canastota 3 .....................Sherrill 1 Canastota 4 .....................Hamilton 1 Canastota 4 .................Fayetteville 1 Canastota 6 .....................Sherrill 1 Canastota 1 ....................Cazenovia 1 VOLLEYBALL There were four intramural teams in Volleyball and from these the varsity team was chosen. Games were played with Caze- novia and Sherrill. The team consisted of Esther Relyea, Nancy Caldwell, Jennie Buttino, Nina Bar- res, Gloria Stagnetti, Josephine Barres, Vir- ginia Fratini, Josephine Rinaldo and Betty Lannis. RECORD Game We They Cazenovia Lost . .Won Sherrill Lost . .Won Sherrill Won .. Lost t g f'I'y QirU7 Sport i AWARD WINNERS Front row, left to right: S. Goodell, B. Lannis, N. Caldwell, P. Fazio, 3. Barres, V. Fratini E Lo- laeo. Back row: B. Pavone, 3. Giordano, G. Stagn.-tti, 3. Buttlno, Mis Parks, E. Relyea, N. Barres. Awards are presented to the girls who participate in four sports during the school year. This year there were fourteen girls who earned their awards. The awards were presented by the Wo- man’s Athletic Association which is the governing body of the girls’ athletics. It sets up the W. A. A. standards, selects awards and gives them to qualifed girls. The W. A. A. officers this year were Virginia Fratini, President; Esther Relyea, Vice President; Nina Barres, Secretary, and Josephine Barres, Treasurer. Miss Parks act- ed as our advisor and set up the intramural schedule. The girl’s who received awards this year were: Jennie Buttino, Betty Lannis, Esther Relyea, Shirley Goodell, Betty Pavo- ne, Nancy Caldwell, Virginia Fratini, Esther Lomonaco, Josephine Barres, JoAnne Gior- dano, Gloria Stagnetti, Nina Barres. —BETTY LANNIS BASKETBALL Practice for basketball began after the Christmas vacation, and games were sched- uled with Hamilton, Cazenovia, and Fayette- ville. Besides the varsity team there were several intramural teams. Those who played on the Varsity squad are Esther Relyea, Josephine Rinaldo, Vir- ginia Fratini, Betty Lannis, Pat Laguzza, Nancy Caldwell, Nina Barres, Josephine Bar- res, Jennie Buttino, Sara Laguzza and Jane Hallagan. RECORD Canastota Lost, Hamilton Won Canastota Lost, Fayetteville Won Canastota Lost, Cazenovia Won page fifly-otie cAu to- Qxaph4 Chicks Scratch Here Roosters Crow Here pcJ ? fifty-two