Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1955 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Dedication...............................................3 Editorial ...............................................4 Board of Education.......................................5 Faculty................................................6-7 Toot Staff...............................................8 Seniors.............................................. 9-24 Class History........................................25-27 Class Prophecy.......................................28-29 Class Will..............................................30 Popularity Contest......................................31 The Order of the Day.................................32-33 Reminiscing..........................................34-35 Candid Shots............................................36 Classes .............................................37-40 Activities...........................................41-46 Sports...............................................47-51 Sport Snapshots..................................... 52-53 Going Out into the Wide World...........................54 Continued Articles......................................55 Autographs..............................................56 page two page three EDITORIAL We, the people of America, have been blessed with a great privilege—that of free education. This helps keep our nation strong and unified. We have every opportunity to better ourselves and our country. As far as education is concerned, we all have an equal chance to become wiser individuals through the acquisition of knowledge. How many times while walking through the halls of C. H. S. have you heard students say, “I hate school. I can’t wait until I get out.” Just by hearing this, you know they have the wrong attitude toward education and its value. They are the ones who abuse this great privilege that people in other countries long for. I hope that after reading this article they are the ones to change their views on the subject. A most disturbing thought is that about half the students who start school ever graduate. This is a relatively poor per cent- age for such a prosperous country. These people are throwing away the greatest gift the United States offers them for what they think are more exciting experiences. They find out later that their education could have done so much for them if they hadn’t been so foolish. In the United States today most jobs require a high school diploma while some insist on higher education. If anyone reading this article is considering dropping out of school, I sincerely hope he will decide against it, or at least ponder a bit before taking any definite steps. A careful survey shows that students leave school for one of the following reasons: first, their dislike for school and poor grades; second, the money they could acquire by working; and third, their lack of friends. That’s where we could help by making them feel they belong, and encouraging them to join the various organizations in our school. These students haven’t received enough fun out of education to go along with its toil. Compared to America, Europe has very few schools and universities, but the colleges they have are excellent and the enrollment is usually high. In these eountibes, the edu- cational opportunities are appreciated to the fullest. People in European countries are anxious to learn. They study diligently at every possible opportunity. In our country it is mandatory for everyone to attend school until a certain age is reached. This shouldn’t be necessary because Americans who have the chance to obtain a good education should take advantage of it and not have to be forced into it. Today the world is in a very tense situation. We are threatened by a third World War. Many countries that are apt to fall under Communist influence at the pres- ent are lacking a good educational system. If not, they wouldn’t turn so eagerly toward this evil that threatens the peace and free- dom of the world. They know not that Com- munism can only deprive them of all their rights. We in America are not swayed by the “Red’s” false promises because we know they are evil. And how do we know? We know because of that wonderful privilege called free education. Do you realize how different the United States would be without its educated people? It would be like many of these backward countries that are falling under Communist control today. This evil menace is trying to creep into our schools. It’s attempting to poison the minds of the American youth. But we’re strong and can offer resistance. We can con- tinue our studies on the democratic level and turn our backs on Communism, the constant threat to American security and happiness. We are fortunate that we have our free schools to teach us right from wrong. When more people learn the value of our educa- tional facilities and take advantage of them our country will grow with the knowledge of its people. —KATHRYN CAPPARELLI page four BOARD OF EDUCATION Around the table: Mrs. John II. Sullivan, Donald M. Shuler, Bernard J. Usher, Dr. George S. Pixley, Walter G. Clifford, Myron B. Smith, Earl L. Johnson, James L. Bowman. Joseph. A Waldo, John F. Robertson. With ceaseless and untiring efforts, the Board of Education has helped promote our educational careers to the fullest. These leading men and women of our community have sacrificed much leisure time to develop a school policy that has made our four years of high school happy and successful. We, the class of 1955, wish to extend our appreciation and gratitude to all of them. —BARBARA KINCAID page five Here’s to Mrs. Abramson—who taught us our Latin conjugations so well. Here’s to Mr. Bachman—who has taught us the ABC’s of typing and has also taught our parents our true value (in deduc- tions for income tax, that is). Here’s to Mr. Benedict—through whose ex- ample and teaching we have learned to speak French and Spanish well and to speak English with an accent. Here’s to Mrs. Brooks—who is so patient with us when our abstract pictures are just a little too abstract, or when our art plates are handed in late. Here’s to Mr. Clifford—who, as a good ad- ministrator, keeps our school system running so well. Here’s to Mr. Coutant—who, as our school treasurer, always has those financial headaches. Here’s to Miss Daniels—who comes early and leaves late so as to be of assistance to anyone who needs that extra bit of help. Here’s to Mr. Esposito—who has brought us a wealth of basketball knowledge so that we now have a team to be proud of. Here’s to Miss Furfaro—who is one of the fondest memories we have of CCS. Un- fortunately for her, she has a few extra gray hairs to remember us by. Here’s to Miss Mackey—through whose Modern Problems class we have learned that there are greater problems in the world than the American Observer. page six Here’s to Mr. McLean—whose helpfulness to students and teachers has made him truly the “father of C. H. S.” Here’s to Mrs. Mahoney—who, we wish, would tell us her secret for doing so much in so little time and doing it so well too. Here’s to Miss Martin—who is so under- standing when we rush into the library from a quiet study hall, to carry on an urgent conversation. Here’s to Miss Mazzoli—whose friendly and peppy ways have made our gym classes so enjoyable. Here’s to Mrs. Mero—who has developed so much hidden musical talent in the students of CCS. Here’s to Mr. Rist—through whose counsel- ing and advice we will be able to estab- lish worthwhile positions in life. Here’s to Miss Schroth—who has made such fine cooks out of the boys, and efficient housekeepers out of the girls. Here’s to Mr. Sharpe—whose interests, be- side teaching cover such areas as wrest- ling, photography, and horticulture. So much in just one man! Here’s to Mr. Schmidt—our good natured, hard working coach who, for years, has done so much to instill the love of sports in the boys of Canastota. Here’s to Mr. Tornatore—whose patience is amazing when the driver training car is headed for a tree. Here’s to Miss Ziel—a fine English teacher who has greatly increased the interest in dramatics in Canastota. —MARY ELLEN SCHEPP 'Slow Poke” “Young at Heart” “Let’s Have Another Cup of Coffee” “HI Get By” page seven TOOT STAFF Working So-o-o Ilarti Editor........... —...KATHRYN CAPPARELLI Co-Editor.............. MARY ELLEN SOHEPP Business Manager....................ROSALIE FINOOCH1ARO Assistant Business Manager GILBERT TORNATORE LITERARY JUDY GALTON, Chairman RUSSELL BOSTON JANICE KNEESKERN ELSA HALDENWANG CAROL MYERS BARBARA KINC'AII) BARBARA PERON TYPING MARY ANN DILETTOSO, Chairman JEAN WOLLABER (i LOR IA PATTERELLI MARY PI LYERENTI JOYCE BELLINI.ER MARTHA WILKINSON SYLVIA TURNER PHOTOGRAPH DONALD GALAVOTTI, Chairman C HARLES IIOOD PAULA HAZEN JUDY SMITH ROCCO DI V ERONICA ALICE BENNETT SANDRA GRAGO ART SARA NAREHOOD. Chairman PATTY MILLER JOAN BAYLISS CIRCULATION WILLIAM BARREvS, Chairman DONALD ARGENTINE LOUIS DEBALSO C AROL HEFFRON THE I LA BOWMAN ROBERTA FARFAGLIA CATHERINE WHITE CHARLES SGROI ROSLYN MUSACCHIO 100 Words Per Minute? page eight wsi o ® aledictorian Salutatorian +■ MARY ELLEN SCHEPP “MELLrY” A pleasing personality, a deposition sweet, a combination hard to l eat.” Dramatic Club 1-4, Secretary 3. President 4; Girls’ State 3; Science Club 1-4; President 2; Thespians 2-4; French Club 3-4, Secretary 3; G. A. A. 4; Junior Prom Committee; Co-editor Toot. CAROL MYERS “CAROL” Some have greatness thrust upon them.” Senior Class President; Dear Stewdenz 4; DAR Good Citizen 4; Science Club 1-4; Photo Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 2-4, Secre- tary 4; G. A. A. 3-4, Treasurer 4; K. E. 4; Orchestra 1-2; Na- tional Science Award 1; Central New York Science Award 1 3; Westinghous? National Science Award 4; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Toot Staff. page ten CLASS OF 1955 DONALD ARGENTINE M ARCHIE” The answer to every maiden’s prayer?” Football 1-4, Award 3; Wrestling 1; Select Chorus 2-4; Track 3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. WILLIAM BARRES BOOGE” “A bold bad man, busy doing nothing.” Football 1-4, Sports Awards 3-4, Madison County Team 4, Third String All State Team 4; Basketball 1-2; Track 3-4; Baseball 1; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. JOAN BAYLISS JOANIE” As merry as the day is long.” Transferred from Oneida 2; Chorus 2-3; K. E. 2-4, K. E. Ball Committee 3; Toot Staff. JOYCE BELLINGER JO” She has many hidden virtues.” Chorus 1-3; Band 2-4; Toot Staff. page eleven ALICE BENNETT “AL” “Laugh at life, and life laughs hark.” K. E. 2-4; Scrgt of Arms 4, K. E. Ball Committee 3; G. A. A. 1-4; Dramatic Club 4; Chorus 1-2; Vice-president of Freshman Class; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. CLASS OF 1955 THEILA BOWMAN “TEEL” “A nicer girl you’ll never meet.” Chorus 1-3; Photo Club 3; Science Club 1; Junior Band 3; Toot Staff. KATHRYN CAPPARELLI “KELS” “The course of true love never did run smooth.” K. E. 3-4, Chaplain 4; Band 1-4, Secretary 2. Librarian 3, President 4; Cheerleader 2-4; Dramatic Club 2-4; Freshman Class Secretary; G. A. A. 4; Junior Prom Chairman; Science Club 1-4; Chorus 2-3; K. E. Ball Committee 3; Toot Editor. RUSSELL BOSTON “RUSS” Gentlemen prefer blondes.” Football 1-4, Award 3; Wrestling 1-4; Treasurer of Freshman Class; Sophomore Vice-president; Dramatic Club 3; F. F. A. 1-2; Science Club 1; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. page twelve MILDRED CROSS “MILLIE” “She is liked by all who know her.” Chorus 1-3; G. A. A. 1-4; Library Club 4. PATRICIA CURTIS “PAT” “In her tongue is the law of kindness.” Transferred from Chittenango 3; Chorus 3; Intramurals 3-4. ROBERT CESARINI “BOB” “Men of few words are the best men.” Band 3-4; Chorus 1-3; Science Club 1; F. F. A. 2. CLASS OF 1955 MICHAEL CARNEY “MIKE “He who hath a beard is more than a youth.” Football 1-4, Madison County Team 4; Wrestling 1-4. page thirteen MARY ANN DILETTOSO “MARY ANN” “Active and attractive.” Chorus 1-3; K. E. 3-4, K. E. Ball Committee 3; G. A. A. 1-4; Majorette 3-4; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. ROCCO DI VERONICA “ROCKY” “One in a million.” Football 1-4, Awards 3-4, Madison County Team 4; Wrestling 1-4, Outstanding Wrestler in A. A. U. 3; Track 3; Dramatic Club 3-4; Sophomore Class President; Junior Prom Committee; Rotary Club 4; Toot Staff. JOHN DUNN “JACK” Bashful? Not me!” LOUIS DE RALSO “CRASH” “Cheer up! The worst is yet to come.” Football 1-4. Awards 3-4, Best Blocker 4; Wrestling 2-3; Band 1-4; Chorus 2-3; Dramatic Club 3-4; Track 4; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. CLASS OF 19 5 5 page jour tee ft “FINN” “Not exactly beautiful nor flirtatious, but somewhat near.’” Vice-president of Senior Class; K. E 3-4, K. E. Ball Committee 3; Dramatic Club 3-4; Science Club 1-4; Select Chorus 3; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. RICHARD FULTS “DICK” He speaks when he has something to say.” Band 3-4; Halloween Dance Committee. CLASS OF 195 5 ROBERTA FARFAGLIA “BOBBI” “There’s a lovelight in her eye.' K. E. 2-4, K. E. Ball Committee 3; Dramatic Club 3-4; Science Club 1-4; Cheer- leader 3-4; Select Chorus 3; G. A. A. 1-4; French Club 2-3; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. ROSALIE FINOCCHIARO KENNETH FOX “KENNY” “Show me only the sunny side.” Science Club 1; Intramurals 4. page fifteen DONALD GALAVOTTI “DONNY” ‘A good sense of humor, but “Oh, so shy!” Football 2-4; Spanish Club 1-2; Toot Staff. CLASS OF 195 5 JUDITH GALTON “JUDY” SANDRA GRAGO “LIBBY” “My old jalopy’s a Cadillac” Band 3-4; Orchestra 1-2; Chorus 1-4; Dramatic Club 2-4; G. A. A. 1-4; French Club 2-3; Photo Club 3; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. ELSA HALDENWANG “They are rich who have true, friends.” Chorus 3-4; Photo Club 4; Toot Staff. “To know you is Ut love you.” President of Freshman Class; President of Science Club 2; Science Club 1-4; Photo Club 2-4. Secretary 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 1-4 Treasurer 3, Vice-president 4 ; Junior Prom Committee; K. E. 2-4; K. E. Ball Committee 3; Toot Staff. page sixteen CLASS OF 1955 PAULA HAZEN “HAZY” “Let Thy will be my guide.” Chorus 1-4; G. A. A. 2-3; Toot Staff. CAROL HEFFRON “CAROL” Something attempted; something done.” Chorus 3; G. A. A. 2-3; Toot Staff. CHARLES HOOD ‘’CHARLIE” “He is never satisfied with less than his best.” Football 1-4; Basketball 1; F. F. A. 1-3, Secretary-Treasurer 2, President 3; Co-chair- man Junior Prom; Boys' State 3. SHIRLEY HEPLER “SHIRL” “What’s the use of worrying?” Transferred from Oneida 4. page seventeen CLASS OF 1955 MURRAY KILTS Ml RPH” BARBARA KINCAII) ‘BARB “A soft answer turneth away wrath.” Select Chorus 3-4; Photo Club 4; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. .JANICE KNEESKERN “KNESKY” “Sweet, but OH, so clever.” K. E. 2-4, President 4, Secretary 3; G. A. A. 1-4; Chorus 1; Science Club 1; K. E. Ball Committee 3; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. “I’ll string along with you.” F. F. A. 2. page eighteen RAYMOND McKILLIP “BUD” “Aye! Every inch a king!” Transferred from Chittenango 3; F. F. A. 3-4; Intramurals 3-4. PATRICIA LA VANCHER “PAT” “She has a heart of gold.”’ Chorus 2-3; Junior Prom Committee. CLASS OF 1955 FREDERICK LA VANCHER “FRED” “Laugh, and the whole world will laugh with you.” Football 1; French Club 2; Dramatic Club 4. PATRICIA MILLER “PATTY” “Petite and sweet.” Secretary of Senior Class; G. A. A. 1-4; K. E. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Spanish Club 2-3; Photo Club 4; Science Club 1-3; Select Chorus 3; Toot Staff. page nineteen NANCY NEWCOMB “NANCY” The only way to have a friend is to In one.' Chorus 3; G. A. A. 3-4. DAVID NILES “DAVE” “Let thy words l e few.” F. F. A. 1-4; Photo Club 2. ROSLYN MUSACCHIO “GEEG” ‘The devil lurks in every dimple.” Chorus 3; Photo Club 3; Dramatic Club 3-4; K. E. 2-4. K. E. Bali Committee; G. A. A. 1-4; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. CLASS OF 195 5 SARA NAREHOOD “SAL” “Enjoy the present.” Transferred from Rome 3; Dramatic Club -4; Spanish Club 3; G. A. A. 3-4; Toot Staff. page twenty CLASS OF 1955 GLORIA PATTERELLI “GLO” “If music is the fruit of love, sing on!” Chorus 2-3; G. A. A. 1-4; Toot Staff. MARY PULYERENTI “PO “Ami the little brook babbled on and on.” G. A. A. 4; K. E. 2-4, Corresponding Secretary 4, K. E. Ball Committee 3; Cheer- leader 1-4; Treasurer 3; Secretary of Sopho- more Class; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff BARBARA PERON “BARB” “So sweet the blush of bashfulness.” Spanish Club 2; Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. ANTHONY POLIDORI “TONY” “A hunting we will go.” Chorus 1-3; Dramatic Club 2. page twenty-one JOYCE ROBISON “JACKIE” “Let (he world slide; I’ll stop my share. Chorus 2-4. GLADYS RYEL “KITTY” “Silence is sweeter than words.” JOHN REITANO “JOHNNY KAY” “Too marvelous for words.” Transferred from Pennsylvania 4; Senior Clas3 Treasurer. CLASS 195 OF 5 4; Transferred from Pittsburgh 3; G. A. A. Band 4. CHARLES SGROI “CHUCK” “The guy that can make a pencil perform miracles.” Art Club 2-4; Spanish Club 2; Chorus 1-4; Wrestling 1; Baseball 4; Traci; 4; Toot Staff. page twenty-two GILBERT TORNATORE “GIB” “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.” Football 1-4, Awards 3-4, Madison County Team 4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 2-4; Traci: 3-4; Wrestling 4; President of Junior Class; Treasurer of Sophomore Class; Boy’s State 3; Rotary Club 4; Dramatic Club 2-4. SYLVIA TURNER “SYL” “Her heart has hidden treasures.” Photo Club 3; Library Club 4; Toot Staff. CLASS OF 1955 .JUDITH SMITH “SMITTY “I)o I knowr W'hat I’m doing?” K. E. 2-4, Co-Chairman K. E. Ball 3; Vice-president of Junior Class; G. A. A. 1-4, Vice-president 3, President 4; Cheerleader 1-4, Cheermaster 4; Dramatic Club 2-4; French Club 3-4, President 4; Toot Staff. RICHARD STOKES “DICK “There’s a little wheel turning in my heart.” F. F. A. 1-4, President 4. page twenty-three CATHERINE WHITE “TOBY” “I'm little, but oh my!” G. A. A. 1-4; K. E. 4; Dramatic Club 4; Chorus 1-3; Tootj Staff. CLASS OF 1955 MARTHA WILKINSON “OPPIE” “A precious stone set in a silver sea.” K. E. 3-4, Vice-President 4; Dramatic Club 1-3; G. A. A. 3-4; Chorus 1-3; Toot Staff. .JEAN WOLLABER “JEANNE” “Her voice was ever soft.” Chorus 1-2; Band 3-4; Science Club Junior Prom Committee; Toot Staff. ELIZABETH WINNIE “BETTY” Silence is more musical than any words.' Chorus 1-3; Library 4. page tuenty-four CLASS HISTORY In looking back over our four successful years of high school, it seemed only a short time ago that we were walking through the corridors as proud and bold freshmen for the first time. We began ou - year with the election of the following officers: Judy Galton as president; Alice Bennett as vice- president; Kathryn Capparelli as secretary; and Harold Haas as treasurer. In March we Of course, as all freshmen do, we had the privilege of decorating the Christmas tree in the auditorium. We passed by it admiringly, persuading our upperclassmen that it was better than theirs when they were freshmen. In our sophomore year we elected Rocky DiVeronica as president; Russell Boston as vice-president; Mary Pulverenti as secretary; FROLICKING FRESHMEN elected Russell Boston as treasurer as Harold Haas moved from Canastota. We decided upon blue and gold to be our class colors and the yellow rose as our class flower. “Industria est initium sapientae” (work is the beginning of knowledge) was our class motto. Our first major money making project of the year was the Westinghouse light bulb sale. and Gilbert Tornatore as treasurer. We sold french fries at our Halloween dance, and later we sold light bulbs to build up our treasury. The sophomore girls thought it would be fun to show the boys up in a volleyball game and of course, we did! At the end of the school year we enjoyed our sophomore picnic at Verona Beach. Everyone had a grand time until a few brave SAUCY SOPHOMORES page twenty-five girls tried to sneak in the Women’s Bath House without paying for a locker. Their minds were quickly changed when a big, husky lifeguard chased them out. When class day rolled around, it didn’t seem possible that we were juniors, but we were. In our junior year we elected Gilbert Tornator'e as president; Judy Smith as vice- president; Janice Kneeskern as secretary; and Danny Lewis as treasurer. We ordered our class rings shortly after we came back to school and we waited patiently for that day to come when we could strut through the halls, holding our hands high. Our biggest social event of the year was our Junior Prom which was held on Novem- ber 20. It was quite a job persuading our teachers that our services were needed more in the gym than in the classrooms. Our chairman Kathryn Capparelli and co-chair- man Charles Hood did a great job of making the dance a success. We held our light bulb sale as usual, but thinking we were rich now, we didn’t work so hard at it. In June we held our Junior-Senior picnic at Green Lake. It was our turn to treat the seniors and we made sure everyone had enough to eat. Wasn’t it Sandra Grago at the picnic who tried to drown herself so that the handsome lifeguard could come and save JOLLY JIJNIOKJS page twenty-six her? But much to her dismay, who should come swimming out to rescue her—none other than good old Smitty! After we had finished playing our strenuous games of Ring-a-Round-a-Rosie, Drop the Handkerchief, and Farmer in the Dell, we decided to have a good old water fight. The bus driver did not appreciate it, however, when we returned, soaking wet, to his nice dry bus. Our last three years had gone by so rapidly, it was difficult to believe that we were at last seniors. Our officers for our last year were Carol Myers as president; Rosalie Finn, as vice-president; Patty Miller as sec- retary; and John Reitano as treasurer. We held our light bulb sale and magazine campaign almost at the same time to earn enough money for our “Toot”. At the Hallo- ween dance we put on a floor show and our seniors showed their many hidden talents. Mike Carney was especially good as the hula narrator. Our senior girls made outstanding football players, and did you ever see such can-can dancers? We had our graduation pictures taken early and we waited patiently to get the first glimpses of them. Such groans were heard when we realized they looked exactly like us. It wasn’t long before we were busy working on the Toot. Kathryn Capparelli was (Continued on page 55 SOPHISTICATED SENIORS page twenty-seven CLASS PROPHECY Hello, folks! Here we are again, about to delve into the past of another one of our friends. As our guest tonight, we have none other than the inventor of that ultramodern time machine, Sir Ty Mout. As a special treat, he is going to let us review his life by taking us back in his machine. We had planned to go back to 1955, but most of his friends were in high school then, so we’ll stop at 1970 instead. All set? Sir Ty Mout, This-is-your-life! Here we are! Here’s Ty, but his son’s across his knees. We find that the boy has thrown paint at his teacher, Miss Theila Bowman. But he’s only in 3rd grade—when he’s of an age for Annapolis, I’ll bet Miss Pat Miller, a teacher there, can make him behave. And if he goes to Notre Dame, he’ll receive the necessary discipline from Dean Rosalie Finocchiaro. Here we go to another scene in Ty’s life—on a visit to our old friend Liberace. Let’s peep in the window before we ring the bell. Oh, look, he’s getting his aged fingers massaged by our own Chuck Sgroi, the well- known masseur. And there’s Liberace’s dental hygienist, Mrs. L. Picciano, once Bobbi Farfaglia. She’s getting ready to brighten up that toothy smile of his. Why, there’s Ty’s wife, the former Mary Ellen Schepp. She’s having quite a time with their nine boys and two gilds. It’s really something to be able to raise a champion baseball team, plus two coaches. With a family that size, I’ll wager that Ty has many times wished he had as much money as our millionaire friends, such as Russ Boston, Pat LaVancher, and Mrs. Mayda Munney, formerly Barb Peron. Barb didn’t waste time making her million—she just married a tall millionaire. Even with a big family, Ty’s worries are almost nothing compared to those of Archie Argentine. He’s living in India now, with his happy harem. Think how much it must cost him to send all his wives by plane to N. Y. C. to the world-famed Be-Bop Beauty Box. Joan Bayliss and Mary Ann Dilettoso, co-owners of the beauty shop, can really make them look beautiful, too. At the Be-Bop Beauty Box now is Ty’s wife, getting her hair done by their head beautician, Miss Shirley Hepler. She’s getting ready for a wedding coming soon. Barbara Kincaid's going to become HIS. Say, where does that door lead? Oh, yes! Kenny Barres’ 5th Avenue Pool Hall. Whom do we find there but our friends Mike Carney, Louis DeBalso and Fred LaVancher, all taking it easy after a hard day’s work. Fred’s now a beer sampler at a brewery, Mike’s an air wick adjuster in a sardine factory, and Louis has a pleasant job as flower-stretcher in Dick’s (Fults) Flower Shop. We’re going out tonight, to the grand re-opening of the Avon Theater, now under the new management of Janice Kneeskern. Lots of Ty’s neighbors are at the Avon tonight. There are Mr. and Mrs. Murray Kilts and their four boys, and Mrs. Sweet and her five little “honeys”. Mrs. Kilts used to be Gloria Patterelli, and Sara Narehood married her honey, Mr. Sweet. Home again with Ty, where Jean Wollaber, a secretary, who in her spare time is the baby-sitter, tells us that one of Ty’s sons, Darrell, is sick. To the telephone we go, to tell the operator, Nancy Newcomb, to call Dr. Carol Myers, family doctor. Dan-ell has to go to the hospital, so shall we pay him a visit? The nurses, including hospital supervisor Kathryn Capparelli, head nurse Judy Galton, and Darrell’s special nurse, Carol Heffron, all give him good care. Ty’s been at the hospital all night, and is getting home now, just as Dick Stokes is delivering Grade A-l, pre-homogenized milk from his dairy. He gets his milk, the very best, from David Niles’ “Dear Dairy Farm”. No sleep last night and now Ty must (Continued on page 55) page twenty-eight go to work. He’s doing research on the very time machine in which we’re now traveling. He keeps both his secretaries, Shirley Janovsky and Mary Pulverenti, busy record- ing all his research material. Let’s leave Ty to his research, and visit his wife, who is shopping for groceries now. With her, we enter Dunn’s Bakery, where we see Jack Dunn at his celebrated job, taking the holes out of donuts. Now, down the street we go, on our way meeting lots of friends out shopping, too. Here’s Mrs. Fred Smith, the former Helene Sgroi—doesn’t she look happy? And Mrs. R., who’s happy, too. She used to be Miss Joyce Robison. Here’s the meat market—we’d better stop and get some meat. But will we buy Vienna sausage? A friend of ours, Gib Tornatore, is horsemeat grinder in a Vienna sausage factory. After a couple weeks of worry, Darrell is well and comes home from the hospital. Now his parents and the rest of the family need a rest and vacation. Send the kids to John Reitano’s summer camp, where they can learn a few navy tricks from Bud Mc- Killip, the dry dock sailor. They can learn lots of camp fire songs from music counselor Sandra Grago. During school season she’s Dean of the Crane School of Music. Next, we’ll send all Ty’s accounts to be settled and bills to be paid to his private accountant, Kenny Fox, to take care of them. That’s too much for him to do alone, so we’ll hire the services of Elizabeth Winnie, cer- tified public accountant, to help him out. Now that they’re relieved of financial cares and cares of the children, Ty and his wife can rest at last, at Roemar’s Summer Rest Home. There they will be ably cared for, by Alice Bennett, head nurse and pro- prietor of the home, and her two assistant practical nurses. They are Millie Cross, who also entertains with her singing, and Pat Curtis. Many of our friends are also taking a well-deserved vacation at the Rest Home. Two private secretaries are there, Sylvia Turner, who is secretary to a general in the Army, and Joyce Bellinger, Eddie Fisher’s private secretary. And the super-salesman, Charles Hood, during his vacation is selling happiness. We’re all rested now, but why go back to work? The children are enjoying camp, so let’s go with Ty on a long vacation. First comes a trip to the Powder Puff Derby, a stock car race, thrilling right to the finish. Listen to the crowd roaring, cheering the new champ, Judy Smith. Now we pay a visit to Rocky DiVeronica, busy at his annual job (?) of judging the Miss America beauty contest. The contest isn’t over yet, but we have to leave to catch our plane to Africa. Our pilot is that ace, Gladys Ryel, who took to flying to ease the traffic situation. Our plane develops trouble over the ocean, and we have to land on the nearest island. We’re greeted by none other than Toby White, a practical nurse who lives there all year ’round to care for everyone who crash-lands there. But what island is it? Toby tells us its name—“Geeg’s Tropical, Romantic Beach,” owned by Geeg Musacchio. Soon the plane is repaired, and we fly on to Africa. Tony Polidori, the renowned big game hunter, and his gun-bearer, Bobby Cesarini, will guide us into deepest Africa. You needn’t fear the Mau Maus, because missionary Paula Hazen has taught them to hunt for friends instead of hunting heads. On our trek through the jungle, we meet a group of the friendly Mau Maus, and find that they’ve been taught by that educated hobo, Donny Galavotti, who met them in his wanderings around the world. Before we return to the U. S., we’ll go to Iran and pay a visit to ex-premier Mossa- degh. But we’re met at his door by his nurse, Elsa Haldenwang, who tells us we can’t see him—he’s having a crying spell. Home again at last. Traveling is fun but it’s wonderful to be back home with the (Continued on page 55) page twenty-nine CLASS WILL To the undergraduates we, the class of ’55, bequeath some of our most treasured possessions and extraordinary abilities. To Lance Mulford: Rocky DiVeroniea leaves one old pair of sneakers. To June Frier: Alice Bennett leaves the art of eating in Mr. Coutant’s class without getting caught. To E. O. P.: Richard Fults leaves his visits to Robert Street on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. To his brother Wesley: Charlie Hood leaves his light bulb customers as well as his ability to sell light bulbs. To Eulalia Pankhurst: Theila Bowman leaves the ability to be a pest and get away with it. To Fred Dunn: Jack Dunn leaves his ability to arrive at school on time with the aid of a Plymouth. To the J. J. Club: Sandra Grago leaves not only her secretarial book but also her private book on “Who’s Who and What’s What”. To a future secretarial practice student: Gloria Patterelli leaves her way of bothering Mr. Bachman without causing trouble. To any worthy geometry student: Louie DeBalso leaves his outstanding (?) marks in geometry plus his delapidated geometry book. To Mary Lee Kimpton and Cecelia Wallace: Barbara Peron leaves Route 31 to sell what they can on it. To Nancy Cox: Pat Curtis leaves the privil- ege of having “him” live right next door. To her little cousin Lois Hazen: Joyce Robison leaves the Presidency of C. G. C. To Burr Torrey: Archie Argentine leaves his high position in first period home- making. To Butch Capparelli: Kenny Barres leaves his great art of “slipping” in to get excuses when Mr. McLean isn’t looking. To Francis Yorton: Sylvia Turner leaves the noise on bus 18. To Ronnie Cox: Bud McKillip leaves the right to fall asleep in English class. To Marilyn Lake: Catherine White leaves twenty dollars to save her a room at K. E. Convention next year. To any deserving couple: Martha Wilkinson and Stu leave their favorite parking spot in, front of the school. To Louie Picciano: Russell Boston leaves a lower weight on the wrestling team. To Pinky Olcott: Carol Heffron leaves her seat in the driver training car. To Margaret Fromey: Elsa Haldenwang leaves a few inches of her height. To Dick DiVeroniea: Sarah Narehood leaves an eversharp pencil. To his little brother: Kenny Fox leaves the ability to avoid giving “American Ob- server” talks on Friday. To Ross Stagnitti: Donny Galavotti leaves the art of making Christmas tree orna- ments for Miss Daniels. To John Connell: Carol Myers leaves her ability (?) to get places on time and have her assignements always completed. To Jerry DeBalso: Gilbert Tornatore leaves his weights so that we can have another “muscle man” around school. To Joanne Fusillo: Pat LaVancher leaves her habit of arriving at school after the the 3 minute bell has rung. To Larry Fox: Shirley Hepler leaves her notes. To any qualified underclassman: Mary Ellen Schepp leaves the responsibility of de- fending the Dodgers during the World Series. To Orah Lee Relyea: Paula Hazen leaves the ability to be in school every day and yet learn nothing. To any deserving junior: Fred LaVancher leaves his collection of red marks To Barbara Chapman: Millie Cross leaves all the boys in the state of Georgia. To Shirley Seymour: Elizabeth Winnie leaves the ability to get through high School. (Continued on page 55) page thirty POPULARITY CONTEST 1. Playboy-Debutante.... 2. Most Likely to Suceed. 3. Most Popular......... 4. Best Athlete......... 5. Best Looking......... 6. Best Actor and Actress 7. Biggest Flirt........ 8. Best Musician........ 9. Nicest Smile......... BOYS . .Donald Argentine .John Reitano.... . .Rocco DiVeronica . .Rocco DiVeronica {Louis DeBalso.. . Russell Boston .Fred LaVancher. . Gilbert Tornatore .. Louis DeBalso.. . . .Louis DeBalso.. . 10. Friendliest Rocco DiVeronica 11. Most School Spirit 12. Wittiest.......... 13. Artistic.......... 14. Best Dancer....... 15. Most Courteous... 16. Quietest.......... 17. Best Disposition... 18. Biggest Clown..... 19. Busiest........... 20. Best Dressed..... . .Rocco DiVeronica f Kenny Barres.... [Gilbert Tornatore ..Charles Sgroi.... ..Gilbert Tornatore John Reitano...... .Jack Dunn......... Rocco DiVeronica. . Gilbert Tornatore. . John Reitano..... Louis DeBalso.... GIRLS . Judy Galton . Carol Myers . Judy Galton . Judy Smith .. Judy Galton . Mary Ellen Schepp . Rosalie Finocchiaro . Sandra Grago . Judy Galton j Kathryn Capparelli [Mary Ellen Schepp . J udy Smith . Alice Bennett . Sara Narehood . Sandra Grago . Mary Ellen Schepp . Shirley Janovsky . Mary Ellen Schepp . Gloria Patterelli . Carol Myers . Janice Kneeskern OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING OUTSTANDING FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES JUNIORS SENIORS DONNA GALTON ALICE SNYDER JANE WHITMEYER CAROL MYERS GEORGE TUCCI JACK LAZZARO LANCE MI LFORD ROCCO DI VERONICA page thirty-one THE ORDER OF THE DAY 8:30—The school buses stop at the high school and the senior girls come trip- ping down the stairs to room 4 to take down their hair, put lipstick on, and in general, finish dressing. 8:45—Barbara Kincaid makes her almost daily visit to Mrs. Mahoney, while those who are less studious stand around the balcony and catch up on the latest gossip. 8:56—Kenny Barres comes in with his “blue” excuse and Miss Daniels doubtfully signs it. 8:57—Homeroom teachers try desperately to take roll, sign excuses, have the pledge of allegiance, and say the morning prayer in the space of three short minutes. 9:01—Mary Ellen tries to be heard over the P. A. system with her daily announcements. Students listen care- fully, hoping some day she’ll an- nounce a change in the school calendar—school for just three months of the year, and vacation the remainder of the year. 9:05—Some of the seniors are tossing French verbs around, wistfully imagining themselves in “gay Paree” —Gib Tornatore as a handsome hand-kissing Frenchman and Judy Smith as a “femme fatale”. Ou la la! Meanwhile in a less romantic mood, Mr. Tornatore, in his driver The. Quiet Before the Storin training class, is explaining why one should drive with both hands on the wheel. 9:20—Carol Myers comes quietly walking in with a pass, after having said “Good Morning” to Mr. McLean. 9:45—While the typing students race against the clock, some seniors are off on a pilgrimage with Chaucer. 10:30—Mike Carney is catching up on his sleep in history class dreaming all about pool tables and cue sticks. In room 23, salesmanship students are learning how to sell the Brooklyn Bridge. 11:15—In modern problems class, seniors learn, what with inflation and such, that two cannot live as cheaply as one, while in English, some are learn- Our Helping Hand page thirty-two ing, through the experiences of Mac- beth, that crime does not pay. 12:00—The mad rush begins with everyone racing down the stairs. Mr. McLean stands ready at the foot of the stairs to give emergency first aid to any one in need of it. 12:30—After rushing through lunch some of our more energetic hep cats get out on the dance floor to display the latest dance steps. (Arthur Murray, take note!) 12:45—The conscientious students slowly climb the stairs to add the finishing touches to their 5th period assign- ments. 12:58—The rest of the students, after loiter- ing around the auditorium, make one mad dash to their homerooms to avoid being late. 1:00—A few of the “undernourished” boys (Archie, Louie, Kenny, etc.) depart for shop by way of Dewey’s Dairy Bar. 1:03—Silence reigns the first five minutes of chemistry class while the students are deep in thought preparing for their customary exam. 1:35—Students on the first floor are won- dering what kind of “smelly concoc- tions” the chemistry class will think up next. 1:50—In secretarial practice, Mr. Bachman has his hands full with a certain few girls. Meanwhile in bookkeeping, students are watching their figures in more ways than one. 2:40—The boys in homemaking don their aprons and proceed to develop some domestic abilities. (The line forms to the right, girls!) Meantime, the clock watching be- gins in study hall. 3:27—The bell rings and all of the students rush into the hall at the same time. Confusion! Noise! Chaos! 3:30—Homeroom teachers, after quieting the students down and then dismiss- ing them, heave one big sigh of relief. (Continued on page 55) page thirty three REMINISCING Our four years at high school have given us many things to remember—some pleasant things, and a few not quite so pleasant. Here are the fondest of manyi memories for each of the graduates of ’55. The summer of ’54 will always be in the hearts of Joyce Bellinger, Rocky DiVeronica, Rosalie Finn, Paula Hazen, Shirley Janovsky, Bobbi Farfaglia, and Nancy Newcomb. Could it possibly be “first love?” . . . When asked of Joan Bayliss, “What is your fondest memory ?” . . . her reply was, “I’ll never tell.” . . . Theila, why will the hatloween dance of ’54 always be such a memory? . . . Don Argentine recalls the Junior Prom of November 1953 as his fondest memory . . . Alice Bennett’s two fondest memories are Hughie Weir and her Dad, while Russell Boston remembers his one and only “Deanna” . . . Vern Bender is Bob Cesarini’s fondest memory but then, who could forget him? . . . Dear Millie Cross, what else was going off July 4, 1954 besides fire- crackers? . . . We wonder why Halloween of ’54 will remain always in the thoughts of Pat Curtis and Elizabeth Winnie? . . . Judy Galton and Pat Miller will always remember those “idle hours” during the summer of ’53 spent at Oneida Lake . . . Ever hear of the UKE Club in Syracuse? Elsa Haldenwang frequently recalls the good times she has had there . . . Carol Heffron, what happened January 30, 1947 that makes you so proud? . . . Shirley Hepler also has a mysterious date—October 27, 1954 . . . Dick Fults must have had a great time to remember the Clockville picnic of June ’51 so well . . . Kathryn Capparelli has a secret—a clue?— September 30, 1953 . . . Mary Ann Dilettoso remembers A1 and that important date, Nov. 26, 1953 . . . Janice, what happened New Year’s eve of ’54? Did you get the customary midnight kiss? . . . Chuck Hood recalls County Tractor page thirty-jour Operator Championship of ’54 with a feeling of pride . . . Sandra Grago’s fondest memory is “Never to be forgotten— Carman Gugliotto” . . . Whitelaw School (May it rest in peace!) and February 26, 1954 seem to be Barbara Kincaid’s fondest memories . . . Joyce Robison will always remember Sam and January, 1951 . . . Sentimental Carol Myers fondly remembers all the “kids” at C. H. S. . . . Gladys and Sara, we are all flattered that you picked your two years at C. H. S. as your fondest memories . . . John Reitano lists as his fond- est memory “One whole study hall.” Whatever does he mean ? . . . Peppy Mary Pulverenti considers four years of cheering in C. H. S. as the fondest of her memories . . . David, don’t be so modest, and tell us why State Fair, ’54, is your fondest memory . .. Barbara Peron, with whom are you doing all this double dating that you recall so fondly ? . . . Dick Stokes has “Celia” for his fondest memory, but then, who can blame him? . . . Sylvia, what happened August, ’54 that makes you remember it so well ? . . . Toby White’s presence at the K. E. Convention was her fondest memory . . . Fred LaVancher thought the senior floor show was real fun. He proved him- self quite a musician, too . . . Martha Wilkinson will always remember the fun she had with “Stu and his Ford” . . . Jean Wollaber looks fondly on her senior year as her best year. Was it your easiest, Jean? . . . Geeg Musacchio’s fondest memories are the K. E. Convention and K. E. Camp . . . Gloria Patterelli considers Murray and Feb. 3, 1954 as pretty wonderful . . . Mary Ellen, we aren’t surprised that you picked Girls’ State as your fondest memory. It was quite an honor! . . . Helene Sgroi has three fond memories: Mom, Jim, and Aug. 12, ’54 . . . Nothing romantic about Louie DeBalso’s or Chuck Sgroi’s fondest memories—it’s football for1 Louie and wrestling for Chuck. BARBARA KINCAll) ELSA HALDENWANG page thirty-file 36 page thirty-seven JUNIOR CLASS First row, left to ri ht: W. Kinipton, D. Bryson. R. Cox, K. Sfcroi, R. Sullivan, I). I wis, R. Corona, J. Ely, J. Bertolero. Second row: L. Stagni tti, M. Fromey, C. Capparrelli, R. Faglia, A. Tucci, J. Fusillo, N. Becker, L. Mulford, M. Lake C. Balducci, P. Niles, E. PankhursL Third row: R. Tianello, S. Palmer, 1. Teite, M. Shuler, J. Frier, R. Walters, R. Olcott, Mr. Benedict, F. Yorton, M. Bruno, Miss .Martin, P. Miller, M. Burch, A. Seitz, M. Spink, S. Bonaventura, M. Lomonaco. Fourth row: Y. Merrell, V. Johnson, M. Campbell, I). Shuler, M. Loguidice, B. Adams, R. Conklin, M. Albanese, A. Kentner, O. Relyea, B. Chapman, J. Whitmeyer, C. Cook, G. Coe, C. Wallace, M. Ki nipt on, M. Carlson, N, Tornat ore. Fifth row: J. Olden, J. Pyinn, R. Moore, B. Torrey, J. Sgarlnta, F. DeVaul, L. Hicks, L. Ogdon, J. Bartholomew, T. VanRiper, V Reed. Sixth row: M. Guy, J. Fazio, B. Dalyrmple, M. Weismore, G. Marcelhis, R. I)iVeronica, I). Palmer. Seventh row: J. Sullivan, J. Curto, B. Thoma, R. Button, R. McKillip, K Carpenter, L. Picciano, E. Sorci. The class of 1956 started off an event- ful year by electing the following officers: president, Lance Mulford; vice-president, Albert Tucci; secretary, Nancy Becker; treasurer, Joanne Fusillo. Early in the year, we ordered our class rings and everyone was so proud of them when they arrived. As usual, after some of the boys had worn their rings for a short length of time, their “steadies” finally took possession of them. The greatest thrill of our junior year was our Junior Prom. Dick DiVeronica and June Frier, chairman and co-chairman, helped make it a huge success. It was held November 12 with “Sentimental Rhapsody” as our theme. Tony Rogers provided the wonderful music for the dance. At the end of the school year, we held page thirty-eight the Junior-Senior picnic at Green Lake State Park where everyone had a wonderful time. Our three wonderful years in school couldn’t have been possible without the guidance of our advisor, Miss Martin, who this year was assisted by our new advisor, Mr. Benedict. We are indeed grateful to both of them. NANCY BECKER, Class Secretary SOPHOMORE CLASS Firs’; row, left to right: P. Ackerman, Yr. Bryant, P. Berry, B. YVimmer, J. Sgarlata, S. Coco, J. Fogg. Second row: B. (iraham, M. Mnzzoli, M. Sgarlotta, O. Gunthorpe, A. Snyder, A. Gelose, J. Iazzaro, � 1. Scherrer, B. Adams, E. Fresi na, J. Berry, S. Sorbello. Third row: I). (Tiapper, M. Becker, E. Wilkin von, � 1. Ausni n, M. I opitz, J. Knohlock, V. Smith, Mrs. Abramson, S. Regetz, H. Chappelle, Miss Daniels, C. DeBrucque, B. Bargabos, L. Grago, C. Norton, K. Bonventura, L. Arena, G. Kyel. Fourth row: S. Shepherd, M. Pickard, S. Jaquin, B. Mascari, I). DePasquale, B. Weimer, E. White, A. Ackerman, P. Ilailagan, L. I laze n, P. Bromfield, P. Peryer, E. Grago, L Lucarelli, O. Iazzaro, C. Bennett, M. Cass. Fifth row: I). Schafer, L. Fox, B. Simmons, I . Vella, R. Fults, D. Marsh, R. Ackerman, E. Lucarelli, T. Tornatore, R. Peryer, J. Musacchio, F. Kina Ido, L. New, A. Archer, C. Willard, C. Sicilia, R. Shuler, W. ( allin. Sixth row: B. Jaquin, J. Raincri, W. Clarke, J. P. lverenti, � L Epperson, L. Punzi, C. Lizi, S. Seymour, R. Tornatore, L. Stokes, A. Dailey, E. Ward, B. Jcffris, J. Yox, K. Clarke, � 1. Kincaid, S. VanDusen, W. Weismore. I ast row : J. Warner, R. Smith, B. Gerhig, D. Frc; lick, A. Hood, R. (Carpenter. Early in September, the sophomores elected the following officers: Jack Lazzaro, president; Anne Gelose, vice-president; Alice Snyder, secretary; Judy Scherrer, treasurer. Our first project was the Sophomore Dance. Everyone had a good time, especially the sophomore boys who endeavored to prove to the senior boys that they were the better dancers. At the Halloween Dance, we sold cider and doughnuts. In December, our class sponsored a bake sale for which even the boys baked cakes. They wanted to show the girls that they could cook as well as dance. And do you remember that fudge? Another sophomore project was the sale of stationery. This contest was marked by the supersalesmanship of Edna Grago, who won the prize for selling the most paper. The prize?—stationery, of course. As we recall this past year, climaxed by a picnic at Verona Beach, we know it has been a yea we shall never forget- We cer- tainly appreciate the help of our advisors, Miss Daniels and Mrs. Abramson, in making it so successful. ALICE SNYDER, Class Secretary page thirty-nine FRESHMAN CLASS First row, left to right: 1 . DelVfauro, E. Lawson, � 1. Warner, M. Fox Second row: S. Tifft, R. Moore, N. Compoli, N. DeFasqnale, J. Jaquin, K. Bruno, G. Tucci, P. Hummel, I). Galton, R. Stagnitti, J. Proctor, V. Salamino, P. Bruno Third row: A. Gustin, A. Patane, E. Christman, R. Fox. R. Burger, S. Schmidtka, G. Palmer, E. Yeungs, B. Niles, Mr. Bachman. R. Niles. B. Devine, Mrs. Mahoney, C. DeFazio, J. Famam, 31. Schuster, E. Galavotti, C. Bonaventura, T. Fusillo Fourth row: R. Miller, G. Musacchio, M. Peryer, B. Shields, R. Cerio, J. Arena, M, Perretta, M. Wocdhouse, J. Cass, S. Cuthbert, P. Mascari, I). New, K« O’Connor, A. Carney, J. Teite, R. Ramsdell, J. VYuilliez, B. Olcott, S. King, L. Devine Fifth row: It, Eddy, J. DeKing, J. Compoli, P. Aubrey, P. W oodhouse, J. Dick, J. Coe, I). Deni laese, M. Albanese, J. Dick, T. ( randall, R. Graham, C. Capparelli, P. Eaton, C. Cerio, II. DeVaul Sixth row: F. Sgroi, J. Hall, J. Weismore, W. Wilcox, J. Balducci, J. Cesarini, A. Sorbello, J. Holt, J. Lewis, J. Connell, P. DiGeorge, F. Dunn, C. Tooke, L. I,eggett, R. Felker, C. Brewster, W. Pugliano, W. Wesseldine, F, Lucarelli Seventh row: D. Olden, J. Otts, I). Masucoi, R. Becker, � 1. DeBalso, D. Pexton, W. MerrellJ The freshman year started with the election of the following officers: president, George Tucci; vice-president, Paul Hummed; secretary, Donna Galton; treasurer, Ross Stagnitti. At one of our first meetings, we chose green and gold as our class colors, and the American Beauty Rose as our flower. “After the Battle, the Reward” was decided upon as the class motto. When it came our turn to sponsor a dance, we were very excited about it. It was well attended, and we made quite a sum of money. To add to our treasury, we sold sundaes at the Halloween Dance. Next came Christmas, and the freshman class decorated the tree in the auditorium. The tree looked beautiful, and we received many compliments on it. For our project for the year, we decided to sell household articles. This activity proved a great success and a real assist to the class treasury. Our first year wouldn’t have been so successful without the help cf our advisors, Mrs. Mahoney and Mr. Bachman. I wish to thank them in behalf of the class. DONNA GALTON, Secretary page forty DRAMATIC CLUB There's No Business Like Show Business K.E. SOCIETY It’s a Woman's World page forty-two SCIENCE CLUB If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again PHOTO CLUB Say Che-e-ese’ BAND And the Band Played on ORCHESTRA page forty-four Zing Went the Strings FRENCH CLUB Parlez-vous Francaig? Oui LIBRARY CLUB The Educated Bookworms page forty-jive CHORUS Let’s All Sing Like the Birdies Sing; AGRICULTURE CLUB All That Meat, and No Potatoes page forty-six GOOD SPORTS Our 1954 football team emerged tri- umphantly as the Tri-Valley Champions in this season’s campaign. The only sore spot in our schedule was the game with Cazenovia. We lost it 13-7 because we were not prepared for such a strong team so early in the season. However, the next week the team found its spirit and realized its terrific strength after a few changes were made in the line and backfield. We steam-rolled over Hamliton 26-6. Following the easy victory over Hamil- ton, we invaded the gridiron of V. V. S., where, after three hard fought quarters, we pulled the game out of the fire in the final minutes, beating them 20-13. The next Sat- urday we trounced the Chittenango Bears 37-0. After that breather, we took on the high spirited Oneida Indians. With the fine defensive play of Barres and Argentine, Oneida was unable to score. We scalped them 13-0. For the last game of our football sched- ule we journeyed to Clinton for what we thought would be the toughest game of the season, but with the great spirit of ten seniors and the great running of Rocky DiVeronica, we closed our season by beating them 45-6. That closed the curtains on a great season and clinched the Tri-Valley championship for the Canastota Red Raiders. The team had a strong line and a fast backfield. Our line avei-aged 175 pounds. Ken Barres, our right guard, made third string Upstate New York All Stars. He also made the All-County All Stars along with Mike Carney, Gib Tornatore, and Rocky Di Ver- onica. At our annual football banquet, Ken Barres was awarded the Burke trophy for outstanding lineman of the year. Louie De- Balso received the award as the best blocker, and John Sullivan was chosen as the most improved player of'the year. We are losing ten seniors this year from our football team, but we hope the strong reserve moving up next year will make up for this loss. With football over, we went right into our basketball season. Under the leadership of our new coach, Mr. Esposito, the Canas- tota basketball team had a fairly successful season winning five games and losing eight in league competition, while winning two and losing one in non-league play. We began the season with a loss to page j or ty-eight Our Pride and Joy Always in T here Trying V. V. S. 65-59, only to come back and defeat Waterville 55-35. We lost the next two games to Oneida, our league rival, 66-54 and to Cazenovia 67-54. After the Christmas holi- days we took three in a row—downing Hamilton 62-54, Chittenango 56-53, and Clin- ton 71-57. A strong club from V. V. S. then took the Raiders 66-48. Finding the range again on our home court, we defeated Water- ville 66-54. We then took the next four games on the chin, losing to Oneida 67-61, to Chittenango 46-45, to Cazenovia 58-48, and to Clinton 61-44. The virus epidemic caused a cancellation of our last game with Hamil- ton. Bill Coleman was the top scorer of our basketball team, coming through with 228 points in the thirteen games played. A1 Tucci was next, netting himself 173 points. This year our basketball team entered the Section 3 Tournament and managed to get as far as the quarter finals by defeating West Winfield 71-52. However, in the quarter finals, we lost to Cazenovia 56-48. Next year’s basketball team seems to hold much promise, since we are losing no one through graduation. While the basketball season was in the midst of its schedule, Mr. Sharpe and Mr. Beale issued a call for any boys interested in wrestling. The wrestling team that was assembled had only a few regulars from last year’s team, and a majority of new, inexper- ienced men. A great blow was dealt the team even before the season was underway when Mike Carney was forced to withdraw be- cause of a previous injury. Despite these difficulties, we managed to go through the season with seven wins and four losses. We lost to Richfield Springs 26-16 but bounced back with a win over V. V. S. 30-20. Next we downed Sauquoit 24-15, and then lost to our arch-rival, Rome, by a score of 27-9. We dropped our next match to Oneida 26-11, then came back to win over Holland Patent 26-13. Our match with Van Hornesville was a hard fought one which we lost 17-15. We roared back to win all of the remainder of our matches, beating New Hartford 21-20, Baldwinsville 23-17, Chittenango 35-9 and Whitesboro 33-10. Our season ended with three undefeated wrestlers in dual competition, Russell Boston, Rocky DiVeronica, and Dick DiVeronica. In the central New York Tournament held at Baldwinsville, Bill Pugliano in the 106 lb. weight division and Russell Boston in the page forty-nine Rah I---Rah! Canastota 136 lb. division both advanced as far as the semi finals, and Rocky and Dick Di Veronica advanced to the finals where they won first place in the 123 lb. and 127 lb. weight class respectively. The following week our team entered the Section 3 Tournament at Rome where Dick DiVeronica won the 127 lb. class and was voted the outstanding wrestler of the tournament. Rocky lost by one point in the final seconds of his match. Dick capped all of his laurels by winning again the next week in the Section 10 Tournament at Watertown. The wrestling team loses four of its men this year through graduation—Mike Carney, Russell Boston, Rocky DiVeronica, and Gilbert Tornatore. Girls were not to be slighted in sports activities and, under the direction of Miss Mazzoli, carried out a varied sports program. First on the agenda for the season (ridicu- VARSITY CHEERLEADERS ,1. V. CHEERLEADERS page fifty They’re Always Near to Give a Cheer Our ‘Gorgeous Georges” lous as it may seem) was football. However, due to the lack of blocking and tackling experience, the girls spent more time laugh- ing than playing. In time when our aches and pains began to disappear, we turned to a sport less rugged and more our style— volleyball. Five teams were organized and names were selected by each team. Such dazzling names as “The Seniorettes”, “Hot Rodders”, “Forms”, “Hicks”, and “B.B.Y.’s” were chosen. The Forms were the top team of the season with a 7-1 record. With volleyball over, we began our basket- ball season. The highlight of the season was the game against Oneida. Though both the J. V.’s and Varsity put up a great fight, Oneida downed us by a score of 13-10. The girls have all enjoyed the sports program this year and wish to thank Miss Mazzoli for the many hours she has put in to make it all possible. RUSSELL BOSTON JUDY SMITH BAT MILLER Keeping up with the Boys page fifty-one page fifty-two OUR SENIOR HEROES page fifty-three GOING OUT INTO THE WIDE WORLD Wow! We finally made it, but looking back it seems As though the years just flew away, as often do our dreams. We had our clubs and dances, our share of jollity, But this has taught both you and me—Responsibility. Our studies gave us knowledge in some good worthwhile trade Doctor, lawyer, teacher or—a family man of eight. But did we choose the best thing, in order to repay Our parents, school, and teachers, on this all-important day? By Richard Kults page fifty-jour CLASS HISTORY (Continued from page 27) elected editor, and Mary Ellen Schepp was elected co-editor. We combined our many talents to make it a never to be forgotten yearbook. Our year’s activities came to close with the Senior Ball, Baccalaureate, Junior-Senior picnic and graduation. They will always be vivid memories in our years to come. But most of all, Miss Furf and Mr. Tornatore will stand out in our memories as two wonderful advisers who helped make our four years a success. —JANICE KNEESKERN ■ PROPHECY (Continued from pago 29) children again, isn’t it, Ty? Your neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Stu Wickens welcome you back, and are the first to agree that family life is ideal. Mrs. Wickens used to be Oppie Wilkin- son, and is now chief cook and bottle washer in their home. Here we go, whizzing back through time in our machine, on our way back to the broadcasting studio. Traveling in a time machine is undoubtedly the strangest pro- cedure we have ever employed in reviewing a person’s life. But it worked, and we met many of Sir Ty’s friends and acquaintances. And did you know, every one of those fine and outstanding people came from the same class in school, none other than the wonder- ful class of 1955. —CAROL MYERS � CLASS WILL (Continued from page 30) To any junior: Janice Kneeskern leaves the art of getting kicked out of business law class so frequently. To Edna Grago: Mary Pulverenti leaves all the fun she had in 5th period study hall with “you know who”. To June Frier: Joan Bayliss leaves her Shorthand II Book (for $1.00) with 442 more pages of shorthand letters to figure out. To any future secretarial practice girl: Joyce Bellinger leaves a steady hand for turning on the pressure on the ditto machine so as not to make her presence noticed. To Mr. Bachman: Jean Wollaber leaves better luck in getting assignments in from his next year’s secretarial practice girls. To Patty A. Miller: Patty J. Miller leaves the privilege of being the only Patty Miller in high school. To Miss Martin: Rosalie Finn and Roberta Farfaglia leave two empty seats in a “quiet” 5th period library. To her cousin Cynthia: Kathryn Capparelli leaves her knack of getting laryngitis at those Saturday afternoon games. To Jim Olden and Ronnie Cox: Nancy New- comb leaves her book called “Learn to Dance in Ten Easy Lessons”. To Annie Kentner and Shirley Paine: Judy Smith leaves one carton of jelly beans. To Donna Galton: Judy Gaiton leaves the many good times she had at C. H. S. To four deserving J. V. Cheerleaders: Bobbi, Mary, Judy and Kels leave their positions on the Varsity squad. To Shorty Lomonaco: Helene Sgroi leaves a pair of stilts to add inches to her height. We the undersigned, on this 28th day of June in the year one thousand nine hun- dred and fifty five, duly declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. Witnesses: Mr. Tornatore Miss Furfaro —JUDY GALTON ORDER OF THE DAY (Continued from page 33) 3:45—Everyone has left except for a few boys and girls who have involuntarily decided to keep certain teachers company. And so ends another day at C. C. S. —BARBARA PERON page fifty-jive AUTOGRAPHS page fifty-six