Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1956 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Dedication...............................................3 Editorial ...............................................4 Tribute .................................................5 Board of Education.......................................6 Faculty .................................................7 Toot Staff...............................................8 Seniors...............................................9-22 Snapshots ..............................................23 Class History........................................24-25 Class Poem...........................................26-27 Snapshots ...........................................28-29 Trade Marks..........................................30-31 Prophecy ............................................32-33 Class Will...........................................34-35 The Daily Grind......................................36-37 Popularity Contest......................................38 Classes..............................................39-42 Activities...........................................43-50 Sports...............................................51-58 Toot Staff at Work......................................59 Autographs..............................................60 hicaticm To our band leader, Mr. Leland E. Wright, who has given his undivided services to our school, we, the class of 1956, dedicate this “Toot”. He has brought to Canastota High School a deep appre- ciation of music. Band concerts, pep rallies, and performances at civic affairs and sports events have been brought to our town through his tireless efforts. Although much of Mr. Wright’s time has been devoted to music, his activities have not been limited to this field. An enormous amount of his time has been spent for pro- moting school spirit and developing interest in various school activities. EDITORIAL Many times I have heard students who are now Seniors say, “I can’t wait until I get out of school!” Looking back over their four years in high school, how many of these same people have expressed the wish to “do it all over again ?” I doubt very much if these Seniors would once again waste the time which could be devoted to assisting them in becoming well-rounded, educated, American citizens. It is natural for our attitude toward education to change, because we Seniors have begun to think and act as adults. We now realize the importance of our religion classes, our high school studies, and even the importance of our extra-curricular ac- tivities. Without our religion, we could not understand the history of our country, or the actions of our fellow men. It is a fallacy to think that essential education can be completed by secular education alone, and that the teaching of religion is merely an optional supplement. The wide range of studies we have in our high school is sufficient to educate every individual for a full and happy life. Our history classes provide us with the knowledge of economics, the history of the world, and the recognition and correction of mistakes made by our ancestors. The actions of the people of other nations are more easily under- stood because of our language classes. Many well-trained secretaries and business-minded people are graduated from our commercial course. Old prejudices which hinder the religious, political, and social freedoms of man are being diminished due to the great advances in the field of science. English and music classes contribute to the cultural aspects of life. Because of these subjects we page jour all have an equal chance to become wiser and happier individuals. Our extra-curricular activities not only help to build our physical strength and pro- vide us with knowledge, but they give us the satisfaction and enjoyment of learning to co-operate with others in work and play, participation in sports teaches us good sports' manship, as well as it develops our physical strength and co-ordination. Dramatics helps to lessen our fear of public speaking and also teaches us to express ourselves more easily and effectively. Various committees for the different activities help to develop a student’s responsibility and his ability to co-operate with others. We Seniors cannot turn back the sands of time in order to correct our mistakes, but you, who still have part of your schooling left, can do so. As a member of the graduating class of 1956, I leave you with this message: Heed closely everything that is happen- ing in the world around you, for knowledge in some form, is found everywhere. Take advantage of the many opportunities given to you in your education and show your appreciation for the time and effort which many teachers give to you. We, as Seniors in Canastota High School, know that some of the most precious moments of our lives are lost, save for the memories. Drink in the beauty and the goodness of your surroundings, but do not let it overpower your recognition of the evil which may do harm to the human race. Thank God for everything you possess and for the opportunities given to you, for together they spell freedom and the American way of life. — LYNNE STAGNITTI tEriimte to tlje ®cam Sport is winning, if you can And keep to the sportsman’s code. Sport is beating the orher man, Hut giving him half the road; Being content with an even break; Scorning the trickster’s art. Sport is the game for the game’s own sake, And the love of a fighting heart. We, the Class of 1956, proudly pay tribute to Coach “Pinky” Schmidt and our undefeated football team. By their hard work and undying spirit, they have become the first undefeated team since 1947. They will be remembered in the history of C.H.S. and in the hearts of our class as a team of many triumphs. page fire BOARD OF EDUCATION JOSEPH DE MAURO BERNARD J. FISHER EARL L. JOHNSON DR. GEORGE S. PIXLEY MICHAEL POWERS JOHN F. ROBERTSON, President DONALD M. SHULER MYRON B. SMITH JOSEPH A. WALDO WALTER G. CLIFFORD, Clerk By devoting many hours of their time, the Board of Education has shown sincere interest in promoting scholar- ship, citizenship, and leadership in Canastota Central Schools. With a deep feeling of gratitude, we, the Class of 1956, thank them for the part they have played in our education. — ALBERT TUCCI OUR CLASS ADVISOR MISS HELEN MARTIN FACULTY Front Row: Miss Daniels, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Laurson, Mrs. Burcroff, Miss Furfaro. Second Kow: Miss Mackey, Mrs. Abramson, Miss Martin, Miss Williams. Third Row: Air. Tornatore, Mr. Esposito, Mr. Coutant, Mr. Hill, Mr. Waldo. Mrs. Eva Abramson, English, Latin Mrs. George Blessing, Girl’s Physical Education Mrs. Ruth Brooks, Art Mrs. Willard Burcroff, English, Dramatics Mr. Walter Clifford, Superintendent Mr. Carlton Coutant, Commercial Miss Gertrude Daniels, Mathematics, Scienee Mr. Michael Esposito, English Miss Florence Furfaro, Social Studies, Mathematics Mr. Robert Hill, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Frank Love, Secretary to Superintendent Miss Rita Mackey, History Miss Helen Martin, Library Mrs. Robert Mero, Music Mr. D. R. McLean, Principal Mrs. William Laurson, English, French, Spanish Mr. William Schmidt, Boy’s Physical Education Miss Mabel Schroth, Home Economics Mr. Wallace Sharpe, Agriculture Mrs. Harold Snyder, Science Mr. Michael Tornatore, Driver’s Training, Mathematics Mr. Lawrence Waldo, Social Studies Miss Mary Williams, Commercial Mr. Leland Wright, Music page seven TOOT STAFF Front Row: Oaglia, Mulford, DiVeronica, Tucci, Stagnitti, Nile , Capparelli, Yorton, Becker. Lomonaco R°W: Pankhurst’ ShuI kr' sPink Fazio, OConnor, Relyea, Fusillo, Gardner, Chapman, Wallace, I aliner FppoHt Br M n CoPOna’ Thoma’ loore Carpenter, Picciaito, Button, Coleman, Stagni tti, Fourth Row': Baklucci, FYier, Albanese, Whitmeyer, Lake, Olcott. Editor .......................LYNNE STAGNITTI Aac’t Editor............................ ALBERT TUCCI Business Manager............... PATRICIA NILES Ass’t Business Manager..RICHARD 1)1 VERONICA ROSALIE CAGLIA, Chairman DONNA SHULER ROSARIO LANCE MULFORD, Chairman MARIE LOMONACO NANCY BECKER, Chairman JUNE FRIER FRANCES YORTON, Chairman MARGARET SPINK CYNTHIA CAPPARELLI, Chairman MILLIE ALBANESE CELIA BALDUOCI LITERARY BERNADETTE GARDNER ORAH LEE RELYEA SGROI RICHA PHOTOGRAPHY VANITA JOHNSON JANE WHITMEYER WILLIAM COLEMAN TYPING PATRICIA O’CONNER ROSALIE OLCOTT JOANNE FUSILLO ART CECELIA WALLACE CARMEN STAGNITTI ROGER CARPENTER CIRCULATION EULALIA PANKHURST ANNE KENTNER DONALD BRYSON JOHN BARTHOLOMEW BARBARA CHAPMAN MOORE MARILYN LAKE LOUIS PICCIANO MARLENE SHULER JOANNE FAZIO ANTHONY EPPOL1TO ROGER BUTTON BERNARD THOMA DOUGLAS PALMER RONALD CORONA page eight page nine CLASS HONORS PATRICIA NILES “PAT” “We know what wheels turn in her head by the spokes that come from her mouth” Science Club 1-4; Treas. 2; Dramatic Club 4; Library Club 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Toot Staff Business Manager; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Floorshow; Sports Awards 2-3; Soph. Floorshow; Jr. Marshall; Alumni Award 2. LYNNE STAGNITTI “LYNNE” “Lynne’s life is full of joys, yearbook, activities, books and boys.” Toot Editor; Cheerleader 1-4; Cheer- master 4; Awards 1-4; G.A.A. 2-4; Treas. 4; Sports Awards 2-4; Dramatic Club 1-4; Treas. 4; Plays 2-4; Science Club 1-2; Pres. 2; Awards 1-2; Thespian 3-4; Treas. 4; Safety-Teen Club 4; Prosecuting Attorney 4; Jr. Prom Com.; French Cluo 2-3; Awards 2-3; K.E. 2-4; K.E. Convention 4; Band 1-4; Select Band 2-4; Clarinet Quartet 2-4; Awards 3-4; Soph. Floorshow; Nat. Science Congress. L_ page ten CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT BERNARD THOMA “BERNIK” “A superior man is of few words.” Transferred from Syracuse 2; Pres. Senior Class; Dramatic Club 3-4; Thespian 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Intramurals 3; Jr. Prom Com. SECRETARY MARLENE SHULER “STRETCH” “Good humor makes all tilings tolerable.” Sec’y Senior Class; Library Club 4; Safety-Teen Club 4; Science Congress 1; Jr. Prom Com.; Toot Staff; Sr. Floorshow. VICE-PRESIDENT JANE WHITMEYER “Jane” “The Army seems to attract her eye, especially that one particular guy.” Vice-Pres. Senior Class; K.E. 2-4; Corres. Sec’y 4; K.E. Convention 3-4; G.A.A. 2-4; Vice-Pres. 4; Volleyball Manager; Sports Awards 2, 4; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Floorshow; Soph. Floorshow. TREASURER MILDRED ALBANESE “MILLIE” “What’s to be expected of a day that starts with getting up in the morning.” Treas. Senior Class; G.A.A. 1-4; Pres. 4; Sports Awards 2-4; Chorus 1, 4; Toot Staff; K.E. 3-4; K.E. Convention 3; Jr. Prom Com.; Library Club 4; Sr. Floorshow; Soph. Floorshow. page eleven CLASS OF 1956 BARBARA ADAMS “BARB” “The first sigh of love is the last of wisdom.” G.A.A. 1-4; Sports Award 4; Candy Manager 4; Chorus 2; Library Club 4; Photo Club 3. ARSILIA BALDUCCI “CELIA” “It’s love that nuike the world go round.” Band 1-4; Cheerleader 2-4; French Club 1-3; Dramatic Club 3-4; K.E. 4; K.E. Con- vention 4; Chorus 1-3; Orchestra 1; Jr. Prom Com., Toot Staff. JOHN BARTHOLOMEW “JOHN BATOM” “The Chief says, ‘There must be hard work in me because none of it has ever come out'.” Football 1-3; Basketball 2-3; Baseball 1; Track 2-3; Band 1-4; Award 4; Select Band 1-3; Clarinet Quartet 1-3; Orchestra 1; Chorus 1; Select Chorus 1; Dramatic Club 1-4; Plays 2-4; Operettas 1-2; Photo Club 1-3; Science Congress 1-2; Honorable Men- tion National Science Congress 2; Thespian 3-4; Soph. Floorshow; Jr. Prom Com.; Toot Staff; Safety-Teen Club 4; Transferred from Syracuse 4. NANCY BECKER “BECK” 'With her ready smile she makes friends everywhere.” Pres. Soph. Class; Sec’y Jr. Class; K.E. 2-4; Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Business Delegate, K. E. Convention 4; K.E. Ball Com.; 2; French Club'2-3; Sec’y 3; Science Club 1-4; Treas. 1; Pres. 3; Award 1; Science Con- gress 1-2; Dramatic Club 1-4; Treas. 3; Thespian 3-4; Plays 1-3; Vice-Pres. 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Sports Awards 2-4; Safety-Teen Club 4; Sec’y-Treas. 4; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Floor- show; Chorus 1; Operettas 1-2; Typing Editor, Toot Staff. JOHN BERTELERO “LUCKY” “A friend is never knowme till a man have neede” Baseball 1. MARY JANE BRUNO “M. J.” “The lightning of the heart—the dismissal bell.” G.A.A. 1-3; Award 2; Chorus 4; Photo Club 3. page twelve CLASS OF 1956 DONALD HRYSON “DON” “Though h« be but little, he is fierce.” Football 1; Wrestling 1-2, 4; Science Club 1; Jr. Prom Com.;; ROGER BUTTON “BOG” “It is not well that man should! be alone.” Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Co-captain 1; Trophies 3-4; Baseball 1-4; Dramatic Club 2-4; Thespian 3-4; Plays 3; French Club 1-3; Pres. 3; Photo Club 1-2; Sr. Floor- show; Jr. Prom Com.; Toot Staff. ROSALIE CAGLIA BO” “If primping interferes with studies, cut out the studies.” Treas. Soph. Class; Band 1-4; Clarinet Quartet 4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Sec’y 4; Science Club 1-4; Sec’y 3; K.E. 2-4; Vice- Pres. 4; Social Delegate, K.E. Convention 4; K.E. Ball Com.; 2; Safety-Teen Club 4; Vice-Prea 4; G.A.A. 1-4; Sports Awards 2-4; Chorus 1-4; Select Chorus 3-4; Operettas 1-2; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Floorshow; Soph. Floorshow; Literary Editor, Toot Staff. CYNTHIA CAPPARELLI “SUE CAPP” “A mighty pain it is to love.” Band 1-4; Scc’y-Treas. 4; Select Band 1-4; Clarinet Quartet 2-4; Awards 3-4; Chorus 1-4; Operettas 1; NYSSMA Sectional All-State Chorus 3; Dramatic Club 2-4; Thespian 4; K.E. 3-4; K.E. Convention 4; Photo Club 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Sports Awards 4; Science Congress 1-2; Safety-Teen Club 4; Circulation Editor, Toot Staff; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Floorshow. MARY LEE CARLSON “MARY LEE” “Gentle in manner, pleasant in personality.” K.E. 3-4; Photo Club 3; G.A.A. 1. ROGER CARPENTER “CARP” “There’s frankness in his manner that appeals to all.” Football 1-3; Wrestling 2-4; Safety-Teen Club 4; Dramatic Cluib 4; Plays 4; Sr. Floor- show; Toot Staff. page thirteen CLASS OF 1956 BARBARA CHAPMAN “BARB” “Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers. ' G.A.A. 1-4; Sports Awards 2; Library Club 4; Alumni Awards 3; Jr. Marshall; Jr. ?rom Com.; Toot Staff; Sr. Floorshow. WILLIAM COLEMAN “BILL” ‘A quiet boy is he, but always ready for a merry spree.” Football 1-4 Basketball 1-4; Co-captain 3; Basketball Trophy 3; Baseball 1-4; Toot Staff; Sr. Floorshow; Jr. Prom Com. ROSEMARY CONKLIN “ROSES' “Enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think.' Band 2-4; Chorus 1-3; Sr. Floorshow. CHARLOTTE COOK ft RONALD CORONA “RON” “Get thee behind me Satan, and push. Football 1-3; Wrestling 1; Chorus 1-4; Select Chorus 2; Spanish Club 2-4; Jr. Prom Com.; Toot Staff. RONALD COX “RONNIE “He would be a ladies' man if he so willed. Band 1-4; F.F.A. 1-3. page jour teen CLASS OF 1956 RICHARD DI VERONICA “DICK” “Something between a hindrance and a help.” Wrestling 1-4; Football 1-4; Most Val- uable Player 4; Baseball 1-4; Dramatic Club 2-4; Plays 2; Vice-Pres. 2; Toot Staff; Vice-Pres. Freshman Class; Ass’t Business Manager Toot; Boy’s State 3. ANTHONY EPPOLITO “EPPIE” “Whistle and she’ll come.” Transferred from Manlius 4; Chorus 2; Toot Staff; Dramatic Club 2-4; Art Club 2; Safety-Teen Club 4. JOANNE FAZIO “JO” “She’s the kind of girl we’d choose to keep.” Majorette 1-4; Chorus 2; G.A.A. 2-4; Dramatic Club 4; Toot Staff. JUNE FRIER “JUNIE” “How far that little candle throws her beams” G.A.A. 2-4; Sports Awrtrds 4; Chorus 2; Majorette 3; Vice-Pres. Soph. Class; Co- chairman Jr. Prom; K.E. 2-4; Rec. Sec’y 3; K.E. Ball Com.; K.E. Convention 3; Jr. Marshall; Sr. Floorshow. MARGARET FROMEY “MAGGIE” “We boil at different degrees” Chorus 3; Dramatic Club 4; Sr. Floor- show. JOANNE FUSILLO “JO” “Eoove me little� love me long.” Band 1, 3; Band Awards 3; Photo Club 1- 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Sports Awards 1, 3, 4; K.E. 2- 4; Chaplain 4; K.E. Convention 4; Dra- matic Club 2-4; Treas. Jr. Class; Safety- Teen Club 4; French Club l; Jr. Prom Com.; Chorus 1-2; Toot Staff. page fifteen CLASS OF 1956 BERNADETTE G ARDNER “BKRNIK” “Earth has not anything: to show more fair.” Transferred from Wolcott; Band 4; Chorus 4; Select Chorus 4; Play 4; Toot Staff; Sr. Floorshow. MURIEL GUY “BEAL” “Don't call the world dirty just because you forgot to clean your glasses.” Chorus 1-2; G.A.A. 2; Science Club 1-2; Science Awards 1; K.E. 3-4; K.E. Conven- tion 4. LYLE HICKS “IIOPPY” “A man after his own heart.” Science Club 1; Basketball 2; Baseball 2-4; Football 4; Spanish Club 3. VANITA JOHNSON “V. J.” “She dees her own thinking; and needs little advice.” Sec’y Freshman Class; Sec’y Soph. Class; Band 1-4; Sec’y 3; Pres. 4; K.E. 2-4; Treas. 4; K.E. Convention 4; Science Club 1-2; Toot Staff; Spanish Club 3-4; Sec’y 4• Sr. Floorshow; Jr. Prom Com.; Chorus 1-2; Operetta 1; Student Director Band 3; ANNIE KENTNER “ANNIE” “If silence were golden I would have lost a fortune” Dramatic Club 1-4; 'Thespian 1-4; Plays 1,3; G.A.A. 1-4; Band 1-4; Student Conductor 4; Bond Awards 3; Orchestra 1; Select Orchestra 1-2; Chorus 1-4; Select Chorus 3-4; N.Y.S. Sectional all state chorus 3-4; All State Chorus 4; Operettas 1; Library Club 4; Toot Staff; Jr. Prom Com.; French Club 2-4; Treas. 3; Science Awards 1; Sr. Floorshow; Soph. Floorshow. MARY LEE KIMPTON “KIMP” “Work facinates me, I can look at it for hours.” G.A.A. 1-4; French Club 2-3; Vice-Pres. 3; Jr. Prom Com.; Safety-Teen Club 4, page sixteen CLASS OF 1956 WAYNE KIMPTON “WAYNE” “To some folks ho may seoiri quito shy, but he is really quite a Ruy.” F.F.A. 1-4. MARILYN LAKE “MARILYN” “Even though work’s to In done she’ll have h« r fun.” K.E. 2-4; K.E. Convention 3-4; K.E. Ball Com.; 2; G.A.A. 1-4; Sports Awards 2-4; Dramatic Club 2; Plays 2; Toot Staff; Sr. Floorshow Com.; Science Awards; Soph. Floorshow; Safety-Teen Club 4; Ass’t De- fense Attorney 4. DANIEL LEWIS ‘DANNY” “Why should the devil have all the Rood times.” PAULA LISI “POLLY” ‘The only way to have a friend is to Ik one.” G.A.A. 3-4; Jr. Prom Com.; Dramatic Club 4; Play Com.; 3; Safety-Teen Club 4. MARIE LOMONOCO “SHORTY” “As cute and lively as can he, a favorite with the boys is she.” Library Club 3-4; Vice-Pres. 4; Science Club 1-2; G.A.A. 2-4; Jr. Prom Com.; Toot Staff; Alumni Award 2; K.E. 3-4; Historian 1; Chairman Policeman’s Ball 4; Sr. Floor- show. GRACE MARCELLUS “GRACE” “Silence never betrays you.” page se ten teen CLASS OF 1956 YVONNE MERRELL “SIS Whatever is worth doing: is worth doing: well.” PATRICIA MILLER “PAT” ‘Nor stands she higher than her beloved's heart.” G.A.A. 3-4. RICHARD MOORE “DICK” “He hath a daily beauty in his life.” Football 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Co-captain 3; Spanish Club 2-3; Safety- Teen Club 4; Pres. 4; Toot Staff; Sr. Floor- show; Jr. Prom Com.; Sports Awards; Dramatic Club 4. LANCE MULFORD “LANCE” “The world loves a lover” Football 2-4; Basketball 2; Wrestling 3-4; Track 3-4; Safety-Teen Club 4; Defense Attorney 4; Dramatic Club 2-4; Pres. 4; Thespian 4; Photo Club 2; French Club 2-3; Vice-Pres. 2; Pres. Junior Class; Outstand- ing Junior; Toot Staff; Junior Rotarian 4; Photography Editor of Toot. PATRICIA O’CONNOR “PAT” “Caesar’s dead, Cicero's dead, and I'm not feeling very well myself today.” Transferred from Omaha 3; K.E. 4; K.E. Convention 4; Dramatic Club 4; Plays 3; G.A.A. 4; Library Club 4; Toot Staff; Science Club 4; Senior Floorshow; Acrobatic Cheerleader 4. ROSALIE OLCOTT “ROSIE” “Why worry and take the joy out of life.” G.A.A. 4; Jr. Prom Com.; Senior Floor- show; Alumni Award 3; Library Club 4; Toot Staff. page eighteen CLASS OF 1956 JAMES OLDEN “JIM” “Every man has three characters; that which he exhibits, that which he has, that which he thinks he has.” F.F.A. 4; Football 1. DOUGLAS PALMER “RICARDO” “How you gonna keep them down on the farm.” Basketball 2; Wrestling 3-4; Spanish Club 2-4; Pres. Toot Staff; Dramatic Club 4; Jr. Prom Com. “EUKE “Never gloomy, never quiet, that’s our I’ke; quite a riot.” Chorus 1-3; Dramatic Club 1-4; Science Club 1-4; Band 4; Toot Staff. LOUIS PICCIANO “LOU” “Solomon isn’t the only wise guy.” Pres. Fresh. Class; Football 1-4; Awards 3; Basketball 2; Wrestling 3-4; Track 3; Chorus 1-3; Select Chorus 2-3; Operetta 1; Jr. Prom. Com.; Safety-Teen Club 4; Toot Staff; Senior Floorshow; Soph. Floorshow. AURELIA SEITZ “RAIL” “In school she’s quiet, outside we’re not sure.” Dramatic Club 4. page nineteen CLASS OF 1956 DONNA SHULER “DONNA” ‘‘Flirtation, attention without intention.” K. E. 2-4; K.E. Convention 4; Band 1-4; Select Band 1-4; Awards 3-4; Clarinet Quartet 3-4; Dramatic Club 1-4; Plays 3; Thespian 4; Photo Club 2; Science Con- gress 1-2; Safety-Teen Club 4; Ass’t Pros- ecuting Attorney 4; Jr. Prom Com.; Toot Staff; G.A.A. 1-4. EDWARD SORCI “EDDIE” “Some people have a perfect genius for doing nothing and doing it earnestly.” French Club 2-4; Football 2-4; Photo Club 1; Track 3-4. MARGARET SPINK “MARG” “It’s not that I love study less, but fun more.” Transferred from R.F.A. 3; Toot Staff; Poster Contest Awards 4; Junior Marshall 3. CARMEN STAGNITTI “STAG” “Jokes and drawing are his line and he does both mighty fine.” Basketball 1-4; Football 1-2; Toot Staff; Band 1; Senior Floorshow; Jr. Prom Com. MARIAN TEITE “MARION” “A good disposition is more valuable than gold.” G.A.A. 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Safety- Teen Club 4; Play Com. 3. ROSINA TIANELLO “ROSE” “She does kindnesses most leave undone. Majorette 2-4; Dramatic Club 4. f) ige twenty CLASS OF 1956 NANCY TORNATORE “NAN” “Love to one, friendship to many, but Rood will to all.’ Senior Floorshow. ALBERT TUCCI “Tucir “The world knows nothing of its great men.” Football 1-4; Co-captain 4; Football Tro- phy 4; Basketball 1-4; Co-captain 4; Basket- ball Trophy 2. 4; Baseball 1-4; Sports Award 3; Jr. Rotarian 4; Band 1-4; Vice- Prcs. 4; Band Award 4; Co-editor of Toot; Boy’s State 3; Treas. Frosh Class; Treas. Jr. Class; Thespian 4; Pres. 4; Dramatic Club 2-4; Plays; Safety-Teen Club 4; Judge 4; Chorius 2-3; Operettas 2; Spanish Club 1-3; Photo Club 2-3; Soph. Floorshow. CECELIA WALLACE “WALLY” “Behind that innocent face, devilish thoughts do race.” G.A.A. 2; French Club 2-4; Pres. 4; Jr. Prom Com.; Chairman Sr. Floorshow; K.E. 4; Library Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Toot Staff. FRANCES YORTON “FRAN” “She loves ‘Art’ in a seemly way.” Chorus 1; Operettas 2; Art Awards 1-2; Jr. Prom Com.; Sr. Floorshow; Library Club 4; Safety-Teen Club 4; Toot Staff; Art Editor of Toot. ORAH LEE RELYEA ‘“RED” “We’ll not tease you ‘bout your hair, even though it’s hue is rare.” G.A.A. 1-4; Awards 1, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Toot Staff; Senior Floorshow. (PICTURES NOT AVAILABLE) MARY BURCH “MARY” “Happy-go-lucky; fair and free.” Chorus 1; G.A.A. 1-4; Art Club 2; Jr. Prom Com. CHARLES REED “CHUCK” “A hunting we will go.” Transferred from Dexter High School 2. ROSARIO SGROI “ROSS” “I have a speech of fire that fain would blaze.” page twenty one THROUGH THE YEARS First the Class of 1956 Were Freshmen And Then We Became Sophomores Last Year When WTe Were Jolly Junior page twenty-two SNAPS OF C. H. S. FOLKS page twenty-three CLASS HISTORY We, the Class of 1956, look back over our four years to when we were just meek Freshmen. We started off under the super- vision of Miss Gobillot and Miss Martin. Our freshman class officers were: president, Louis Picciano; vice-president, Dick DiVer- onica; secretary, Vanita Johnson; and treasurer, Albert Tucci. We chose our class colors, lavender and white; our class flower, the violet; and our motto, “Over the rough places to the stars”. In December, we decorated our Christ- mas tree in the auditorium and we were rightfully proud of it. To help finance our future years, we sold sweatshirts with the school emblem on them. We still have a few left! As our first year came to an end, we started planning our Freshman-Sophomore picnic. Do you remember the three-layer cake that Al, Louie, and John “built”? To tell the truth, the boys “fried” each layer and then “built it” by the use of Geometry. However, we must give the boys credit for experimenting on something different. Do the football players remember their season as the “Scoreless Wonders”? In spite of this season, our boys have improved tremendously. We started off our Sophomore year by electing our officers: president, Nancy Becker; vice-president, June Frier; secretary, Vanita Johnson; and treasurer, Rosalie Caglia. Two fads we started in our Sophomore year are the wearing of khakis and white bucks. Also, now we have “blue suede shoes”. For our Sophomore dance, we had a hilarious floor show. Do the girls still re- member how to do the Charleston? We had a lot of fun modeling the clothes of the 1920’s. Do you remember the minstrel show that our boys put on ? I wonder if Dick and Al can remember the parts they left out. Since we have no salesmen in our class, we decided to raffle off some of our sweat- shirts. We did fairly well on this. In February, we had a Valentine’s Party in which a basketball game was included— the boys vs. the girls. What a beating we girls took. At first we thought the victory would be a cinch, but we soon found out differently. Does Annie remember seeing ghosts of our two boys playing basketball in the high school gym at midnight? I don’t think the police did. Miss Gobillot left us after two years as our advisor, and I wish to express our sincere gratitude to her on behalf of the Class of 1956. She helped to make our first two years successful. Mr. Benedict replaced her, but after our Junior year, he also left. Instead of replacing him, we just have our one advisor. In our Junior year, we elected as pres- ident, Lance Mulford; vice-president, Albert Tucci; secretary, Nancy Becker; and treas- urer, Joanne Fusillo. To increase our treasury, we had a sell- ing campaign of shampoo, tooth paste, band aids, and razor blades. The profit that we had made helped for our biggest event of the year. page tu enty-four A memorable day that is still in our hearts, was our Junior Prom, which was held November 12, 1954. Our theme was “Sen- timental Rhapsody” and Tony Rogers and his orchestra played for us. Dick DiVeronica was chairman and June Frier was co- chairman. In November, we ordered our Junior rings. When we had received them, we had to show them to everyone in school. We thought our rings were the best, although a few of our boys got “hooked” and just didn’t have one any more. To fill our coffers, we sold football and basketball programs and pencils at the home games. I bet Pat and Barb remember all the work and selling they did. The last event of our Junior year was our Junior-Senior Picnic which was held at Green Lake. We all had lots of food and enjoyed ourselves, as usual. I’ll bet some of the girls remember the boat ride we took. We didn’t want those three couples to get lost, did we? If you ever want to know “anything” about outer space, just ask Al. He is our class astronomer and a very good one at that. We’ve reserved him a seat on the first rocket to the moon, as a representative of the Class of 1956. It was hard to believe, but we had reached the top. Now, as seniors, we had a tough and thrilling year ahead of us. Start- ing us off as president was Bernard Thoma; vice-president, Jane Whitmeyer; secretary, Marlene Shuler; and treasurer, Millie Al- banese. A committee was set up to see how our financial status was. The conclusion, “more money needed”. Another memorable day was our Senior floor show at the Halloween dance. We had more fun putting it on and “jobbing it”, than the kids did who were watching it. We’ll never forget Lance, Rog Button and Carpenter, Bernard, Dick, Doug, Lou, Bill and Eppie dressed in black and orange crepe paper singing “Aint She Sweet”. My what beautiful legs, boys! In November, we had a magazine sub- scription campaign. The profit was to help support the “Toot” and the Senior Ball. Dick DiVeronica won a trophy for selling the most subscriptions. Finally we got our “Toot” started. Lynne Stagnitti is our editor and Albert Tucci is our co-editor. We also got around to taking our pictures in January. Most of us went back for a second time because we couldn’t be- lieve we looked like we really do. Class night, the Junior-Senior Picnic, the Senior Ball, graduation, and the Alumni Banquet will close the portals on us to any further years at C. H. S. With a tear in our hearts and a smile upon our lips, we gaze back upon these, our fondest memories. These memories would not be possible without the help and devotion of our capable advisor, Miss Martin. — ROSALIE CAGLIA page twenty-fire CLASS POEM As wo sit at the table for a game of cards We can see in them faces of our old pards. Our DEALER, Miss Martin, the cards will mix As we turn up the class of ’56 We’ve had KINGS in our class—Bernard, Lance, and Lou, Who’ll continue to prosper in all that they do. From our gay little group there has been but one QUEEN, And Becker is one upon whom we can lean. Pat and Lynne in our class as the ACES, Arc sure through life to set fast paces. JACK-of-sports Button, Tucci, and Dickie Di Our future all-Americans will surely be. But Hicks, Sorci, and Carp are contenders for fame Along with the others whom we did name. These girls have decided not to tarry, So it’s DIAMONDS for Pat, Orah Lee and Rosemary, The date has been set for Rose, Fran, and Nancy, They’ve all found the boys that suit their fancy. The HEARTS of our class are made up of four, As steadies they’ll remain forever more, These couples are not hard to depict, They’re Sue and Bill, and Joanne and Dick. The CLUB of our deck resembles the clover of luck, And we’re sure June, Marilyn, and Jane of this plant will pluck. DEUCES are twosomes who are one-half in our class, And in each of these twosomes is a gay Senior lass, page twenty-six Carbon, Guy, and Wallace are the first we will name, But Balducci, Lisi, and Fazio also belong in our game. LOW CARDS Eulalia, Maggie and little Marie In the maze of our class are at times hard to see. HIGH CARDS of our deck include these three. Barb, Millie, and Bernic, who have brought us much glee. Marlene, Shirl, Ro, Marg, and Mary Lee make our FULL HOUSE, And in high school their devilry was hard to douse. BIDS for the hands of two gay Junior bonnies, Were made by our boys Douglas and Ronnie. JOKERS John, Eppie, Annie, O’Connor, and Stag Can cure any ill with a cute little gag. Bruno, Bryson, and Burch in our deck are the TREYS, They’ve given much joy to our high school days. THREE OF A KIND Corona, Olden, and Dan, For themselves a fortune are sure to pan. Yvonne, Rail, Ross, and Marian the game of SOLITAIRE have played, But regardless of this many friends they have made. Grace, Chuck, Charlotte, and Wayne complete our HAND, And have proved through school days to be just grand. PLAYERS Barb, V. J., Donna and Ro call this game to an end, And they hope happy days in the future will be the trend. So whenever we look at the faces of cards, We’ll remember the friendship of our old pards. page twenty-seven SNAPS OF C. H. S. FOLKS page twenty n t TRADE MA Name Biggest Headache Fondest Memory B. ADAMS..............Millie and Jack..........May 25, 55............... M. ALBANESE—.......Joey and My Blue Lemon......Sept. 19, 55_____________ C. BALDUOCI........«.Johnny.-------------------Junior Prom 54...«....... J. BARTHOLOMEW. ... Losing arguments to Miss Daniels.....-............ Lourdes Camp 55......... N. BECKER..........Emotional people............—.K. E. Convention 55. . J. BEKTELERO.......Work........................— Playing hooky............ M. J. BRUNO--------Jim, Larry, Dan and Kincaids -...............Jan. 6, 56............... D. BRYSON..........Making the weight...........„My first date.......... M. BURCH............History class............ ...Jan. 7, 56............ R. BUTTON......... June.......... _............Basketball 55-’56........ R. CAGLIA.......... Discussions................K. E. Convention 55...... C. CAPPARELLI...... Finding time...............Moving-up-Night '53........ M. CARUSON.........The girls in Emnii’s.......... Denise............_.... R. CARPENTER.......Losing weight...................Eating at Yanita’s.... B. CHAPMAN.........Miles of road from here to there.................A certain young man....... W. COLEMAN.........Transportation..............5th 'period study hall.... R. CONKLIN.........Millie and our “secret”.....Dec. 4, 55............... C. (XH)K...-.......My brother’s borrowing......Camping at Adirondacks.... R. CORONA.......-..Getting to school by 9:00...Graduation night 55...... R. COX...—....-....-Vera...-......—............Summer of 54............. R. 1)1 VERONICA....Midyear and final tests.....Miss Daniels everyday tests.. A. EPPOLITO........Donna ''Jean” Smith.........When I was behind the. wheel................... J. FAZIO...........Getting up..................Majorettes and Senior year.. J. FRIER-----------Rog.....—......—............K. E. camp 54............ M. FROMEY...........My mother..—..............—.Sept. 13, ’55............ J. FUSILLO.........“Falling Through Ceilings”..Christmas Eve ’55......... B. GARDNER.........Monday morning..—...........August 8, ’55............. M. GUY .Fran, Shorty, Barb, Joanne, M. L. ...................... “My Dad’ L. HICKS.....-.........School....................... V. JOHNSON______________My bumps of knowledge... M. L. KIMPTON__________Passing tests..-............. Baseball ..May 54......... ..Summer of ’55___ Favorite Amusement Future Ambition ..Disagreeing wilh J«ek.........Do away with cruelty to girls .Fighting with Joey..............Get away from the muck .Playing cards..................Teaching .Driving and making out.........To marry a redhead .Eating.........................Airline stewardess .Roaming big cities.............Truant officer .Beeman s......-.......-........To be a Mrs. (someday) .Wrestling........................Chief petty officer in the Navy .Boys, boats and beaches........To be happy Putting on the Act .....—....Run and operate a zebra farm ... Foootball games.............Registered nurse -Talking and eating.............To live in the “country” ..Driving and eating.......-......To go into the pool room ..Driving Gina..................Money .Roller skating and eating......Student in the Air Academy Playing sports ................. Player coach of “Nats” ..Being with “him”..............To marry Bob .Going to the movies............Beautician .Dancing and Bop records........Selling ice boxes to Eskimos ..Arguing with J. O.............Undecided Noonhour basketball.............Mad scientist on Science Fiction Theatre .Heidelberg with the boys.......Pro pool player .Dancing and driving............Private sec'y to Rock Hudson .Swimming........._...........— Travel around the world Fighting .....................Dancing on Gleason Show' .Dancing....................... “Moore” future happiness ..Dancing..................... Nursing, marriage and four children Talking, talking and more talking............. .. Basketball............... Rog and Gina............. Ice skating and western music..................... Hair stylist To play baseball Is yet to come Private sec'y to a millionaire TRADE MAI Name Biggest Headache Fondest Memory 4 A. KENTNER Being on time All State, Albany ’55 W. KIMPTON Getting: ud Saturday nights M. LAKE... .Fighting with Bill Bill and Nov. 12, 13, ’54 I). LEWIS Getting to English on time Dodgers winning the Serb's. P| LISI Ronnie Junior Prom ’55 M. LOMONACO ... Being stepped on Sitting in Emmi’s w’ith Beal. G. MARCELLUS English One Friday night at BeaTs Y. MERRELL. Pat Miller Summer and fall 55 P. MILLER “Jack” 1:30 A. M.f Dec. 25, ’55 R. MOORE Joanne Football ’55 L. MULFORD... ...My Blue Chevy My Senior year P. NILES School at 8:30 .. . . Summers P. O'CONNOR 11 i 11 bill v music C.C.H.S. R. OLCOTT LaVer n August 13, ’55 J. OLDEN (Jetting money Oct ’55 I). PALMER. History and Rita Nov. 26, ’54 S. PALMER . .School and “Ronnie” July 17, ’53 E. PANKHURST History Last four years L. PICCTANO Chevy and Miss Mackey Dec. 3, ’54 C REED Maggi July 9, ’54 O. L. RELYE A O O The “new” school time June 25, ’55 A. SEITZ Bob Jan. 29, ’54 R. SGROI Tests When I pass a test I). SHULER Physics and American Observer “Playing (he field” M SHULER A Junior bov August 55 1 1« Oil V E. SORCI Football M. SPINK..........Learning to drive...... C. STAGNITTI______.2nd period history class. L—STAGNITTI........Getting everything done. M. TEITE........Getting to school on time. B. THOM A_________History................ R. TIANELLO.......Raymond A. Rose........ N. TORNATORE......Charlie................ A. TUCCI..........Hillbilly music........ C. WALLACE........Doing dishes........... J. WHITMEYER......That foreign land....... F. YORTON.........Getting up......... __Oct. 30, ’55.......... ....Ann................. ....People and days at CJI.S...... ..Junior Prom ’55................. ..Fall play 54................... C.B.A. Senior Ball ’54......... ....Nov. 24, ’55.................. ....Football ’54, ’55 and noon hour basketball ’52........... ..Summer of ’55.......... ....... ..Nov. 12, ’53.................... ..July 8, ’55................... Favorite Amusement Future Ambition .Saturday and Millie’s lemon.....Eye threader in a needle factory- .Pat.............................Pilot .Dancing......................—Spend life in Oneida ..Shooting pool..................Millionaire ..Listening to records...........To enter C.C.B.I. ..Roller skating and dancing.....To be 5 feet tall ..Ice skating......._.......... ..Typist ..Tubing.........................Sec'y to a millionaire ..Going to Beeman’s..............To be Mrs. J. S. N. ..Living it up...................College graduate ..Getting acquainted.............College man ...Reading......-.................First woman President, . Playing jokes..................Dancing on stage ..Square dancing.................Five boys to call me Mommy ..Laughing it up.................Bush pilot .Bothering Lisi..................Go to Mexico ..Dancing and sports..........—Working with small children ..Pestering people...............Nurse in an animal hospital ..Playing football...............Lou Groza’s toe nail polisher ..Hunting and chasing females..Gov’t hunter or game warden ..Sports and music...............Housewife and beautician ..Square dancing.................A happy marriage ..Watching a drunk...............To become an expert mandolinist ..Flirting and eating............Student at West Point Square dancing...................Private secretary ..Girls.........—................To go on a big game hunt in Africa .Playing cards...................Teacher .Playing pool....................Getting away from it ..Cheerleading and dancing.......To be calk'd “Monunie” ..Listening to records...........Registered nurse .Hunting and fishing.............Enter wildlife phase of Forestry .Watching mystery stories........Dress maker .Dancing.........................A happy marriage .Touch football in the road ..Being with David........... ...laughing it up............ Doodling..................... First to travel to the moon Raising a baseball team To get my’ license Being happy CLASS PROPHECY TIME: 1957 PLACE: In front of Madame Chotch’s, the mysterious foreteller of the future. SITUATION: Miss Helen Martin, a tired typical shopper contemplates and decides to patronize the mysterious foreteller of the future, Madame Chotch. MADAME CHOTCH: “Welcome, Miss Martin, advisor of the Class of ’56.” MISS MARTIN: (Somewhat shaken) “B-b-uut how do you know who I am, and what do you know about my Class of ’56?” MADAME CHOTCH: “I know every- thing, and I can tell you what your class will be in th0 future. Now, if you will pick out a year, we can begin.” MISS MARTIN: “Well, - - all right. What about the year 1976?” MADAME CHOTCH: “We look into the crystal ball, and we are walking out of this shop and down the boulevard. We pass Louie Picciano’s Big Toe Manufacturing Company. Lou supplies toy footballs to Coach Hicks for his Heidleburg ‘University’ All Star Team. Coach Hicks is having trouble with his stars, Bill Coleman, Dick Moore, and Ed Sorci. In turn, the boys seem to be having their troubles with Bernard Thoma and ‘Chuck’ Reed, professors of Big Game at the ‘University’. It seems the profs believe studies and cheerleaders, Sue, Joanne, and Celia, don’t mix. The boys have appealed to the higher authority of Jimmy ‘Mac’ Olden, dean of the ‘University’, and he has taken the boys’ side. One of the biggest ‘sup- porters’ of the ‘University’, Lance Mulford owns the special tow service on the next corner. His tow trucks tow only robin blue 1949 Chevies with white sidewalls. “The impressive white marble edifice at the left is the ‘Redding’ Hospital at which Marilyn Lake is head supervisor. Bernie, Eulalia, Marion and Cecilia are nurses under Marilyn’s competent supervision. “The green building with the bright orange smoke stack at the right is the ‘Maggie-Rail” Olive Company where Rosalie Caglia is the head olive stuffer. “As we glance into the new self-service Five and Ten, we cannot miss the two plaid hats which we assure ourselves adorn the glorious heads of ‘Stag’ and ‘Bartom’. They seem to be carrying on an animated conver- sation with the manager, Lynne Stagnitti. Turning the corner, our eyo is immediately attracted to the brightly colored marquee. Ross is starring in his new western film, ‘Oh, Mother, What Is Its Name?’ Donna, head cashier, is selling a ticket to Yvonne Merrill, house mother at West Point. “ ‘Shorty’ Lomonoco, receptionist at the Carlson Publishing Company, is entering the building with Annie, author of the best seller, ‘Football, and How to Play It’, and Pat O’Connor, author of the world renowned book, ‘The Bartender’s Guide to Periodic Drunks’, both contenders for the Pulitzer Prize. “As we continue down the street, we approach the airport where we will take a page thirty-two space plane to continue our journey into the rest of the class’ futures. We meet the pilot, Wayne Kimpton, and he tells us our flight will not leave for an hour, so we decide to buy a newspaper to read while we wait. I guess we will buy the Inter-Planetary News which is edited by Mary Jane Bruno. Later on, if we decide to eat, we can enjoy a delicious meal at Schroth’s Restaurant man- aged by Charlotte, Grace, and Polly. “As we open the paper, the headlines show us that Pat Niles has been elected the First Woman President, with her all-woman cabinet of Marlene Shuler, Mary Lee Kimp- ton, Rosalie Olcott, and Shirley Palmer. They ran on the platform, ‘Two Cars in Every Women’s Garage, and a Husband in Every Home’. “We see that our July brides, Nancy and Frances, are celebrating their twentieth wedding anniversaries. In the Inter-national News, we noted that Dick DiVeronica and Rog Carpenter are going to the wrestling Olympics this year, as well as Jo Ann Fazio, who is a contender for the World’s Cham- pion Baton Twirler. Margaret Spink is going to have a showing at the Louvre next week, and the world renowned musician, V. J., will present a concert at Carnegie Hall next month. “The plane is now being re-fueled by one of Ronnie’s and Doug’s employes. The boys are doing fine with their Inter- planetary gas station chain. As we board the plane, we meet Jane who will rejoin Jack in Japan, and Barb Chapman who is on her way to her home base in the Aleutians. Beal, who has just finished consulting with Eppic, Liberace’s head hair stylist, is on her way back to her salon in Alaska. Our airline stewardess, Nancy Becker, tells us to fasten our seat belts as the plane is about to take off. “Our first stop is Brysonville of which Don Bryson is mayor. As we have an hour’s wait, we decide to look around. We see the former Pat Miller and Rosina Tianello leaving the First Trust Deposit of which June is now president. As we re-enter the plane we are joined by ‘Buckaroo’ Button, the famous architect, who is on the first step of his endeavor to straighten the ‘Leaning Tower of Pizza’. As we fly over the new residential section, we see the lovely homes of your former students, Orah Lee and Rosemary. “As we intently gaze through the clouds, we see the Inter-Plentary Police ship with Millie, the Planetary Commissioner, and Mary Burch, a deputy. They are taking to the Courts of Justice those two notorious space thieves, Corona and Lewis. We then hear over the intercom-radio that they are accused of stealing goodies from one of Barb Dunn’s bakery stores on Mars. “After witnessing this exciting episode of justice being accomplished, we turn again to earth, but, as we fly through space, a strange scene meets our eyes. It is that eccentric scientist, A1 Tucci, hitch-hiking among the clouds on his way to Mars in his latest invention, ‘Animal-Beast Shoes’. “Well, then, there, now, we’ve gone through the future of the Class of ’56. I am sure these students feel their success in life has been aided by your confidence in them and your patience in helping them.” MISS MARTIN: “Well, thank you, and I certainly am glad my class is doing so well. I had better be going now. Thank you very much for taking me into the future of my Class of ’56.” page ihirty-three CLASS WILL Being of sound mind and body, we the members of the C. H. S. class of 1956 leave these, our most cherished possessions. To Peachy Gelose: Jane Whitmeyer and Sue Capparelli leave the bed in the front room at K. E. camp. To her baby brother, Donnie Martin: Donna Shuler leaves the ability to give a speech on the American Observer without hav- ing read it. To a fellow Clockvillian: Euke Pankhurst leaves the art of being ’’The Pest” and the ability to carry on the name of Clockville. To next year’s “new girl”: Bernadette Gardner leaves all the wonderful friends she has made in her one short year at C. H. S. To Jeanette Teite: Marion Teite leaves the ability to be quiet in school, to control her sense of humor, and the car so she can drive to school. To Dick Carpenter: Bill Coleman leaves his ability to get along with the basketball coach. To his little Cousin Jerry: Louie Picciano leaves the right of being called the foot of the 1956-57 football team. To Arabella Ackerman: Yvonne Merrell leaves ten pounds. To George Tucci: Rosalie Caglia leaves her ways of getting around Miss Daniels with her laugh. To Sharon Jaquin: Cecelia Wallace leaves her book on “How to Sleep Through Seven Classes a Day With Your Eyes Open”. To Dick Carpenter and the Junior Gang: Anthony Eppolito leaves the home room seata that he hates to part with. To Marcia Albanese: Millie Albanese leaves her naturally curly hair and the privilege of having the front seat in all her classes. To any five girls: Mary Lee Carlson leaves the back, right, corner booth in Emmi’s. To any girl: Beal Guy leaves the art of writing letters every night to that boy friend in the service (of course, Air Force only). To Gail Palmer: Shirley Palmer leaves the art of getting blue excuses when skipping Friday afternoons. To Susie Cuthbert: Barb Adams leaves the privilege of being the only girl still in school with a Dunn to put up with. To Joyce Lake: Marilyn Lake leaves the abil- ity to be late wherever she goes all the time, except on dates. To Frank Rinaldo: Dick Moore leaves the courage to ride with Mulf. To any underclassman: Charles Reed leaves the right to skip school and go duck hunting and get away with it. To Betty Mascari: Rose Tianello leaves her silence and mysterious meeting. Also a pair of old boots and cough medicines. To Burr Torrey: Ronnie Corona leaves his ability to get to school on time. To some needy underclassman: Margaret Spink and Pat Niles leave a list of excuses to get out of 6th period study hall. To any Junior who drives: Lance Mulford leaves the parking place of the Blue Chevy. To Sara Lou Frier: June Frier leaves trans- portation for Ricky down to the house by other means than Rog. page thirty-four To Gail Musacchio: Polly Lisi leaves her bookkeeping papers. To some bright unsuspecting student who needs it: Bernard Thoma leaves his amaz- ing ability to get along with teachers and get away without doing his home work. To.anyone who wants it: Ross Sgroi leaves his first period study hall for the pur- pose of catching up on lost sleep. To David Shafer: Dick DiVeronica leaves the shower in the wrestling room and a bar of soap. To her Cousin Jimmy Balducci: Celia Bal- ducci leaves the ability to be late for school in the morning. To Lyle Wallace: Wayne Kimpton leaves the permission to skip school every Friday to help him do chores. To Barbara Pentland: Rosemary Conklin leaves the “art” of keeping Miss Daniels company after school hours. To Lucille Stokes: Mary Lee Kimpton leaves her home room seat in room 21. To Bob Becker: Nancy Becker leaves her bed. To two deserving girls in C. H.S.: Jo Fusillo and Lynne Stag leave the hope of find- ing two such wonderful “Dicks” as theirs. To Sally Sorbello: Annie Kentner leaves the knack of holding the girls’ attention at P. J. parties. To Jimmy Epperson and Bernet Weimer: Ronnie Cox leaves his ability to get lost on the worst back roads in the country. To Sonja Olcott: Rosalie Olcott leaves the privilege of going to school and not having an aunt there to boss her. To Barbara Graham: Charlotte Cook leaves the right to work in the cafeteria and her red sweater. To Tommy Galton: A1 Tucci leaves the right to enjoy his famous outdoor basketball court and the right to make repairs when necessary. To Richard Shuler: Marlene Shuler leaves the privilege of being the oldest of the two Shulers in high school. To Sydney Miller: Mary Jane Bruno leaves all the fun she had in Beeman’s on her days off. To some unfortunate Junior: Frances Yorton hall all afternoon and not being able to leaves the misfortune of having study skip. To any underclassman: Orah Lee Relyea leaves her ability to eat in study hall and get away with it. To all short girls: Marie Lomonaco leaves the ability to grow to be at least five feet tall. To Jimmy Balducci: Barb Chapman leaves his sweater girl and $1 worth of note- book paper for next year. To Chuck Button: Rog Button leaves the ability to make menagerie calls and try 10 ;;et av.ay with it. To Rosemary Tornatore: Nancy Tornatore leaves the ability to leave for school at 8:20 and get there before the last bell rings. To anyone qualified: Pat O’Connor leaves the art of writing limericks for the P. A. system that can make people laugh and never quite understand them. To Sally Sorbello: Joanne Fazio leaves the privilege to pop beads during American history class. To Snuffy (slowpoke) Smith: Eddie Sorci leaves his speed in track. To Carmen Bertelero: John Bertclero leaves his ability to get by in high school. page thirty-five OUR DAILY GRIND 8:15—The teachers are seated in their rooms and are preparing themselves for the try- ing day. In a few minutes you will see Miss Daniels trying to stop the mad rush and leading the kids to their homerooms. 8:25—We see Miss Daniels giving out formal invitations to her party of late comers. 8:30—During the first period we find the Seniors catching up on their lost sleep. Other Seniors can be found listening to the familiar airplane flights in driver’s train- ing. 9:11—At 9:20, groans can be heard from Miss Mackey’s American History class as she announces her newest project. 10:05—At this time, if we were taking part in a tour of C.H.S., we would find our many able artists giving instructions instead of taking them from their patient art teacher, Mrs. Brooks. Across the hall in room 17 some of our mathematicians are trying in vain to talk Miss Daniels out of giving one of her daily tests. 10:53—Here we see the Seniors under the able assistance of Mrs. Burcroff slaving over novels and plays, while a few are ready to break for the door at the ringing of the bell. Oh yes, I forgot to mention the term papers. They will be something to remem- ber! page thirty-six OUR DAILY GRIND 11:37—There are a few groans heard as Mrs. Laurson and Mr. Coutant slow us down in the mad rush for noon-hour lunches. If you listen carefully, you can hear a cer- tain group of Senior girls yelling, “Where’s the salt and peper?” After lunch, we see Seniors rushing to meetings, talking to their steadies, or dancing. Now the bell rings and with the assistance of Mr. McLean, the Seniors are back at the old grind. 12:30—Now, we see chemistry students getting ready to blast away in the lab. If it weren’t for a few Seniors, Miss Daniels wouldn’t have enough money to buy lab supplies. Contributions come from their gum and breakage fees. L:12—This period we see the students in study hall catching up on Miss Mackey’s reports or on chemistry talks. However, the Bee- Journal is also very popular. 1:57—Seventh period finds the Seniors working laboriously on the “Toot”. The girls are also enjoying themselves marching to “Honey-Babe”, and trying to keep up with Mrs. Blessing’s gymnastics. 2:40—The dismissal bell finds new pep and vital- ity in the many Seniors tired from the events of the day. JOHN BARTHOLOMEW BERNADETTE GARDNER page thirty-seven POPULARITY CONTEST GIRLS BOYS Most Popular. . . Best Athlete Friendliest Best Looking Most Courteous Nicest Smile Best Dancer Most School Spirit Biggest Flirt Anthony Eppolito Most Bashful Best Actor Best Groomed Wittiest Busiest Nosiest Most Personality fNancy Becker Rosalie Caglia Class Clown Louis Picciano Best Disposition Most Likely to Succeed Biggest Griper Louis Picciano Outstanding Senior Nancy Becker Outstanding Junior Outstanding Sophomore .... Donna Galton Ross Stagnitti Outstanding Freshman page thirty-light page thirty-nine JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Becker, Pickard, Grago, White, Scherrer, Bromfidd, Coco, Pulverenti, Mascari, Willard Adams, Bonaventura, Gelose, Reget , Chappelc. ... Second Row: Knobloch Smith, Wilkinson, Lisi, Sorbello, Fresina, Jeffries, Mrs. Abramson, Norton, Miss Daniels, Gunthorpe, Graham, Sgarlata, Mazzoli, Punzi, Tomatore. Third Bow: Berry, Bennett, Jaquin, Coe, Weimer, Seymour, Sheppard, Lucarelli, Hallagan. Ackerman, Debrucque, Snyder, Grago, DePasquale, Dailey, Bargabos, Stokes. Fourth Row: Wimmer, Fogg, RinaJdo, I.ucarelli, Yox, Catlin, Peryer, Hood, Torrev, Smitti, Carpenter, Boylan, Sicilia, Ackerman, Warner, Tornatore, Archer, Epperson. fifth Row: Berry, Shuler, Raineri, Vella, New, Clarke, Schafer, Clarke, Lazzaro, Jaquin, Warner. The Junior Class started the year by electing the following officers: Betty Mascari, president; John Pulverenti, vice- president ; Salvatore Coco, secretary; and Charles Willard, treasurer. The greatest event of our junior year was our Junior Prom. Edna Grago and Jack Lazzaro were the chairman and co-chairman. The arrival of our rings was a very happy occasion for us. Many had ordered rings and were proudly wearing them as soon as they were handed out. To increase the amount of money in our treasury, we sold stationery and fudge. We also had a paper drive for this purpose. Needless to say, our assets were increased substantially. The Junior-Senior picnic was held in June at Green Lake State Park. SALVATORE COCO page forty SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: ('onnell, Sgroi, Pugliano, I)unn, Cesarini, DeVine. Second Row: B. Niles, Wexler, Manaseri, King, Qalton, Shuster, Palmer, Ramsdell, Carney, Stagnitti, Gustafson, Proetor, Bruno, Jaquin, DePasquale, K. Niles. Third Row: Teite, Cass, Outhbert, Galavotti, Putam , Compoli, Salami no, Devine, Farnam, De Fazio, Bonavcnlura, Shields, Peryer New, Balducci. Fourth Row: Weismore, Crandall, Schmidtka, Olcott, Perretta, Howe, Dick, Coe, Den Haese, Albanese, Wuillie ., Cerio, Loucks, DiGeorge, Tueei. Fifth Row: Ducarelli, DeMauro, C'apparelli, Bec’oer, Pexton, DeBalso, Wentworth, Ma.succi, Merrell, Otts, .Miller, Lawson, Eddy. Sixth Row: Lewis, Wilcox, Holt, C. Cerio, Fusdlo, Sorfcello, Fcx. The election of the class officers was the first important event of our Sophomore year. We chose as our president, Alice Carney; to serve as her assistant, Ross Stagnitti was elected as vice-president. Pat Ramsdell and Gail Palmer were elected as our secretary and treasurer, respectively. Later in the year the traditional glass window was ordered in our class colors, green and gold. It gave us a feeling of pride as we observed how favorably our window com- pared with those of the previous classes. Our first money making project of the year was the selling of megaphones at our home basketball games. To help fill our treasury, a campaign similar to the one conducted the year before, was planned and carried out. We were even more successful than last year. Without the help and co-operation of our advisor, Mrs. Snyder, we could not have accomplished what we have done this year. The Sophomore class is grateful to her and I wish to thank her on their behalf. PAT RAMSDELL, Class Secretary page forty-one FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: DenHaese, Wexler, Peryer, Naymik, Sjfroi, Wallace, Clarke, B. Seitz, Kime, Myers, Iloule, Jaquin, D. Bennett, Emmons, Lomonaco, Wuilliez, Gustafson. Second Row: Smith, Klerlan, New, Villari, Ufford, I iguzza, Mr. Tornatore, Patane, McConnell, Miss Furfaro, Giordano, Hundle, Debruoque, Proctor, Lake, Frier. Third Row: Galton, Murphy, Myers, Norton, Coullhart, Whitnieyer, J. Sgroi, Norris, (Hitler, Wimmer, Zupan, Rogers, Friske, C. Srtto . Turner, Weakley, Parker, Reed, Miller, Kilts, Kincaid. Fourth Row: DeMauro, Robinson. Kimball, Adamo, Seitz, Willard, Turrisi, Dew, Pentland, Russo, I eMauro, Wilkinson, Ferrara, Browell, Warner, Weismore, Pickard, DeVeneerazo, Schepp, Boylan. Fifth Row: Bryson, Winters, Gardner, Wallace, Tavemese, Toussier, Knobloch, (Hetaro, Rapasadi, Adams, Vecchio, Mitchell, Chapman, Gustin, Allen, Thoma, Albaaesc, Putterelli, Smith, Bargahos, Gordon, Hazen. Sixth Row: Cox, B. Bennett, Hood, Fabrizi, Strano, Stokes, Brock, Russo, Rouse, Pankhurst, Morrell, Dew. Our freshman class, 118 strong, started off its first year in high school by electing the following officers: president, Ricky Mc- Connell; vice-president, Ann Patane; treas- urer, Margaret Laguzza; secretary, Jack Giordano. At one of our earlier meetings, we voted on our class colors, flower, and motto. We decided on blue and gold for our colors, lily of the valley for our flower, and “Victory Crowns Patience as a motto. We planned several money making proj- ects and kept ourselves busy by selling hot dogs and soft drinks at all home football games, and later by selling light bulbs. Mary Reed and Merrily Yorton both won them- selves lovely portable radios for their out- standing work during our light bulb campaign. Miss Furfaro and Mr. Tornatore worked right along with us in all of our projects, and for helping to make our first year so successful, we are grateful to them. JACK GIORDANO page forty-two page forty-three K.E. SOCIETY Front Row: C. Oapparelli, 1. Ijonionaco, R. Oatilia, V. Johnson, N. Beokor, J. Whitmeyer, J. Fusillo, E Frosina, A. Gelose. Second Row: S. Sorbcllo C. Usi, S. Outhbert, J. Proctor, P. O’Connor. D. Gallon, K. Bonaventura, B. Mascari, M. King, Third Row: C. Wallace, B. Shields, J. Cast, M. Eogiudice, M. Alhanese, B. Adams, J. Scherrer, M. Guy, M. Carlson. Fourth Row: E Gratio, P. Bruno, J. Manaseri, M. I«ike, J. Frier, C. Balducci. We started out the new year with the following officers: president, Nancy Becker; vice-president, Rosalie Caglia; recording secretary, Ann Gelose; corresponding secre- tary, Jane Whitmeyer; sergeant-at-arms, Evelyn Fresina; chaplain, Joanne Fusillo. In the fall we took in 18 new members who went through two weeks in initiation. How they survived, we will never know. The Rush Tea party was held at the White Elephant. Each month we sent 10 CARE packages to orphanages overseas. Just before Thanks- giving we held a turkey raffle. We sold quite a few tickets. Convention was held at the Onondaga Hotel in Syracuse. Since convention was not being held far away, we had a large number of fourteen girls attending. While at con- vention, we had the honor, along with Sigma Chapter and Omega Chapter, of having con- vention in 1956. It was decided that it would be held at the Oneida Hotel. During the year, K. E. has had a number of regular high school dances. On December 27 we held a Christmas party at Marilyn Lake’s home. In February we held a Valentine raffle at which two boxes of candy were raffled. Our annual banquet, which we decided to have as a mother-and-daughter banquet, was held May 12 at the White Elephant. A semi-formal was held directly after the ban- quet at the high school. Our year would have never been suc- cessful without the guidance of Miss Joan Olivan. JANE WHITMEYER, Corresponding Secretary page forty-jour DRAMATIC CLUB Front Row: Becker, Stagnitti, Gaglla, Mulford, Burcroff, DiVeronica, Fresiua, Capparclli, BaJducci. Second Row: Pankhurst, O'Connor, Schuster, Gal ton, Fusillo, Mascari, Adams, Gelose, Scherrer. Third Row: Becker, Thoma, Torrey, Picciano Button, Capparelli, Palmer. Fourth Row: G. Tucci, Rinaldo, A. Tucci, Eppolito. The Dramatic Club started the year by electing its officers. They were president, Lance Mulford; vice-president, Dick DiVer- onica; secretary, Rosalie Caglia; treasurer, Lynne Stagnitti. With the coming of the new school year and the leaving of Miss Ziel, we greeted our new advisor, Mrs. Bur- croff. We all hoped to make the coming year a success and have as much fun as we have had in previous years. In October new members were taken into the club. Mrs. Burcroff felt that it would be better if the students who wanted to join the group were asked to write an expression on their feelings toward Dramatic Club and their purposes in joining the club. This worked out quite well as our member- ship increased to 60 members. Immediately after this, we started making preparations for the Christmas play. A cast was chosen and “A Sign of a Star” proved to be a very successful performance. In March we started making prepara- tions for “Our Town”, the spring play. A cast was chosen and the play was very successful. The members of the Dramatic Club would like to express their appreciation to Mrs. Burcroff for her wonderful assistance throughout the year. JOHN BARTHOLOMEW page jorty-five SCIENCE CLUB Front How: Peryer, Musacchio, C glia, Smith, Turrisi, C. Dew, Cass. Second Row: llfford, Lisi, Sgroi, Willard, W'hite, Adams, Bonn ventura, OX'miner, Galavotti. Third Row: Fusillo, I,- Wevler, Patane, 1. W’exlor, Gallon, Schepp, t'mdenbuix, «I. Proctor, Gelose. Fourth Row: Reed, J. Fusillo, HaUagan, D. Galton, Inch, Bailey, Stagnitti, Coco, R. Dew, Shuler. Fifth Row: M. Proctor, Musacchio, Buttino, Chapel, Funari, Laguzza, A. Patane, Robinson, White, Berry, I Adams, Whitmeyer, Bppolito, Giordano. Sixth Row: DeBalso, Reed, Button, Murphy, Oh appelle, Debrucque, V. Smith, Knobloch. Seventh Row: Ilerlan, Frier, Lake, Scanlon, DeMauro, Muscari, Cuthbert, Dunn, Connell, Wentworth, Miss Lamp, Mrs. Snyder. With the welcoming of new members, wc elected Donna Galton, president; Charles Eppolito, vice-president; Carol Lisi, secre- tary; and Betty Mascari, treasurer. The first event on our calendar was an enjoyable field trip to Chittenango Falls. Shortly after we sold cards and gift wrapping paper to raise our treasury. As a result of our earnings, we presented the high school and the junior high with a bioscope, a micro- scope that projects and enlarges the image on a screen. Highlighting the activities of the year, at the top of the list, was a lecture given by Professor Burtt of Syracuse University on “Bird Banding of Owls and Hawks”. An- other speaker was Dr. Lanyan who spoke to us on “Skin Diseases”. The Audubon Society made it possible for us to attend a lecture and film at the Museum of Fine Arts in Syracuse. The club has brought to the school, as a whole, assemblies, which introduced us to new speakers and new lands through the medium of movies. The big event of the holiday season was our Christmas party at which we enjoyed a turkey dinner. At the party we played games and danced. Everyone brought a gift for the box for the underprivileged children in town. Above all, we wish to thank Miss Lamp and Mrs. Snyder, our competent advisors. page forly-six BAND First How: Hallagan, Fazio, O’Conner, Lisi, Tianello. Second Row:Argentine, Rapasadi, Robinson, J. Kncbloch, Gapparelli, Dew, New, Sorbello, DeFazio, Oaglia, Compoli, (happelle, B. Knobloch, J. Proctor, Stagnitti, Shuler, Crandall. Third Row: Wentworth: Otis, Cox, Atkinson, Strano, Peryer, Reed, Balducci, Gardner, Johnson, Musacchio, G. Tueci, Lucarelli, DeBalso. Fourth Row: Mr. Wright, Bartholomew, A. Tucci, E. Proctor, Pankhurst, Penna, Brown, Adams, Kentner, Pexton. MAJORETTES Left to Right; L. Wexler, R. Tianelle, P. Hallagnn, J. Fazio, K. O’Connor, C. Lisi. page forty-seven FRENCH CLUB Front Row: Herlan, Patane, Adams, Kentner, Larson, Wallace, Button, Miller. Second Row: Rouseau, Mulford, Thoma, Cat 1 in, Clark, Sorci, Knobloch. SPANISH CLUB First Row: J. Connell, A. Coulthart, A. Gelose, S. Gustafson, J. Gut, E. Proctor, A. Patane, V. Johnson, A. Sorbello. Second Row: R Corona, J. Brock,. G Tucci; D. Palmar, Mrs. Ijuirson, R. Stajrnitti, J. Balducci, C. Cerio. Third Row: R. Becker, B. Bennett, A. Giordano, F. I.ucarelli, A. Tucci, J. Yo . Fourth Rowf: J. DeBalso, C. Capparelli, D. MasuccL page forty-eight THESPIANS Front Row: Beoker, Stajfnitti, Mulford, Burcroff, I iVeronica, Tucci, ('apparelli. Second Row: Thoma, Fusillo, Button. F. F. A. First Row: Boylain, Merrell, Loucks, Hood, Kim pton, Bryson. Second Row: Eppemoil, Gorton, Shuler, Wallac e, Otts, Pexton, Loomis, Berry, Hoed, Wilcox. page forty-nine LIBRARY CLUB Front Row: Kentner, Wallace, Palmer, E. Proctor, Martin. Geloae, Lomonaco, Klerlan. Second Row: Bruno, Niles Shuler, Lisi, Ilallaga:i, Ufford, (.alton. Betsy Adams. Thinl Row: Barbara Adams, Yorton, O'Connor, J. Proctor, Fresina, Ronaventuru, Oloott, Debrucque. Credits For Art Work In Toot “Toot” Cover............. Title Page............... Senior Divider Page. . . . Classes Divider Page. . . Sports Divider Page. . . . Activities Divider Page Carmen Stagnitti ..Frances Yorton . . Frances Yorton . . Frances Yorton . . . . Roger Button . . . Roger Button page fifty page fifty FOOTBALL Front Row: C. Oapparelli, Weismore, Moore, Torre.v, Button, Mulfonl, A. Tucci, DeBalso. Second Row: Hicks, Coleman, Muxaechio, J. Capparclli, Lucarelli, Rlnaldo, Carpenter, Picciano, DiVeroniea. Third Row: Crandall, I unn, Becker, Maxucci, Sorci, Olden, O. Tucci, Smith. Fourth Row: Gordon, Schafer, Pexton, llood, Miller, Fokjj. Canastota enjoyed its second undefeated season in history during the 1955 season despite a tie with Cazenovia who shared the Tri-Valley title with the Red Raiders. A summary of the games: Canastota 6, Clinton 0 On a rain-soaked field, getting off to a slow start due to costly fumbles, Canastota was able to overpower a strong Clinton eleven. After several unsuccessful attempts at the goal line, Clinton took over the ball, only to have Dick Carpenter recover a fumble for our only score. Canastota 6, Cazenovia 6 After going three scoreless quarters, Cazenovia penetrated the Raiders’ goal for the first score. With minutes left to play, the determined Maroon and White came back strongly highlighted by DiVeronica’s fine play and Lucarelli’s final plunge for the score. Canastota 39, Hamilton 0 Under the lights at Hamilton, Canastota finally got its offensive machine rolling. The whole team shared in the scoring. Sorci, Hicks (2), DiVeroniea, Torrey, and Tucci reached pay dirt. Canastota 18, VVS 0 As “Pink” anticipated, VVS gave the Raiders a tough battle. After a scoreless first half, a newly spirited Raider attack climaxed by touchdowns by G. Tucci, Di- [tage ft fly-1 wo Veronica, and Lucarelli, went on to defeat a surprised VVS eleven. Canastota 40, Chittenango 6 Using every available man, the Schmidt- men crushed the Bears on touchdowns by Lucarelli (2), Coleman, Hicks, and Tucci (2). Due to their determination, Chittenango proved to be the only team, other than Cazenovia, to score on Canastota all season long. Canastota 26, Oneida 0 Climaxing a successful season, Canastota held Oneida scoreless for the third con- secutive year. The score does not indicate how closely fought the game was. Unveiling a new “shift” formation, the Maroon and White sent Lucarelli (2), DiVeronica and G. Tucci into the end zone before the game had ended. Canastota’s successful season was ended by electing A1 Tucci and Dick DiVeronica as co-captains for 1955. At our annual football banquet Carpenter was awarded the Burke trophy for outstanding lineman of the year. DiVeronica received the award as the most valuable player, and A1 Tucci was chosen as the most improved player of the year. The Raiders’ success was due to a fine team effort all season long and the fine coaching of William Schmidt and his assistants. DICK MOORE and AL TUCCI THE LINE-UP L. E. Dick Moore L. T. Louie Picciano L. G. Dick Carpenter, Jimmy Fogg C. Frank Rinaldo, John Musacchio R. G. Lance Mulford, Charles Capparelli R. T. Jerry DeBalso R. E. Bill Coleman Q. B. A1 Tucci R. H. B. Dick DiVeronica, Don Olden L. H. B. George Tucci, Burr Torrey F. B. Ed Lucarelli page fifty-three BASKETBALL Front Row: A. Tucci, G. Tucci. Second Row: Esposito, IJeltalso. Hutton, Coleman, Carpenter, Musuoei, Musacehio, Olden, Ca| parelli. Employing a fast breaking offense the Canastota cagers produced the most suc- cessful basketball season in twenty years. Under the reins of Coach Esposito for the second year, Canastota maintained a 14 won 4 lost record in league and non-league play and split one and one in tournament games. With a team composed of Rog Button, Bill Coleman, Dick Carpenter, A1 Tucci, Jerry DeBalso, George Tucci, Bob Becker, Don Olden, Don Masucci, John Musachio, and with the aid of several Jr. Varsity members, Can- astota ended up Tri-Valley League season in second place behind Cazenovia, who was undefeated. The highlight of the season was the eight consecutive wins after the heartbreak- ing loss to Cazenovia 52-53. This string in- cluded the record breaking 87 points against Hamilton. Canastota also beat Oneida, their rivals, for the first time in three years. For the second straight year Canastota entered the Section III Tournament. After receiving a bye in the first round Canastota defeated Camden in the semi-finals of the Oneida area. (Continued on bottom, of Page 55) page fifty-four THE SEASON'S RECORD c. c. s. 67 Fabius 62 ft 60 Camden 44 ft 55 Waterville 33 ft 72 Oneida 45 ft 52 Cazenovia 53 ft 73 Hamilton 64 ft 67 Chittenango 59 ft 65 Clinton 60 ft 68 V.V.S. 61 ft 73 Waterville 51 ft 68 Oneida 51 ft 87 Hamilton 59 ft 71 Fabius 63 ft 58 Chittenango 62 ft 63 Clinton 67 ft 39 Cazenovia 51 ft 61 V.V.S. 58 ft 63 Camden 55 ft 51 Camden 48 ft 47 Oneonta 73 Total 1260 1119 WRESTLING Front Row: Bryson, Canentor, Palmer, I)unn, Giordano. Second Row: Eddy, Schaffer, Fogg, DiVeronica, Lucarelli. The Canastota High School wrestling team under the direction of Bill Sharpe and Bob Beale had a fairly successful season win- ning five and losing five. They ended up in third place in their division. The team suffered setbacks due to in- experienced members, the lack of a heavy- weight contender, and the loss of Lance Mulford and Dick Diveronica, last year’s Section III champion, due to injuries. The only undefeated member of this year’s team was Dick DiVeronica, who went on to take the 123 lb. crown at the Central New York tournament. Fred Dunn just missed being undefeated by one match. The improve- ment of David Schafer was noticed as he advanced to the finals of the tournament. In spite of the graduation of Dick Di- Veronica, Roger Carpenter, Lance Mulford, and Doug Palmer the outlook for next season is very encouraging. DICK DIVERONICA BASKETBALL (Continued from Page M) High scorer of the year was Rog Button with 305 points, who also led the league, followed by Bill Coleman, 275; A1 Tucci, 193; Dick Carpenter, 171; and Jerry DeBalso, 107. The remainder of the team added well over a hundred points. Since there are only three Seniors on the team, next year’s outlook seems very good. At the annual banquet co-captains, Rog Button and A1 Tucci, received trophies and also league all-star recognition. Coach Es- posito was praised for his work. The basket- ball team would like to express their appreciation to Mr. Esposito for his fine efforts and hard work throughout the season. JOHN BARTHOLOMEW and AL TUCCI page fifty-five BASEBALL Front Row: Coleman, Peryer, Torrey, Oapiparelli, llicks, Fogg, Second Row: G. Tucci, Musacchio, Carpenter, Moore, A. Tucci, Schmidt. J. V. CHEERLEADERS Loft to Right: Edna Grago, Joyce Lake, Joanne Manaseri, Judy Proctor, Evelyn Fresina, Pat Bruno. page jifty-six CHEERLEADERS I' 'ft to Right: Barbam Shields, Marilyn Lake, Katherine Bonaventura, Lynne Stagnitti, Oclia Baldueci. September of 1955 found the two remain- ing Varsity cheerleaders, Marilyn Lake and Lynne Stagnitti, welcoming four new Varsity cheerleaders, Celia Baldueci, Shirley Regetz, Kay Bonaventura and Barbara Shields. The task of teaching the five new J. V. cheer- leaders, Edna Grago, Joanne Manaseri, Evelyn Fresina, Joyce Lake and sub, Judy Proctor, fell upon the remaining J. V.’s, Cynthia Norton and Pat Bruno. After electing Lynne Stagnitti as their cheermaster, the Varsity squad immediately began practicing old cheers and working up new ones. We were very proud and happy to cheer at every game in which our un- defeated football team played. All of our league games and all of the tournament games were attended by the Varsity cheer- leaders. We also held two successful pep rallies, one in our high school gym and one at the Robert Street School in which we held funeral services for our Oneida “player”. Our spirited J V. cheerleaders cheered at every home game and several non-league games. Both cheerleading squads presented pep assemblies during the football and basketball seasons. At the beginning of basketball season the J. V. squad sadly said goodby to Cynthia Norton, whom they lost because of a back injury, while they welcomed Judy Proctor as a regular member of the J. V. squad. Shortly afterwards, we found the Varsity cheerleaders regretfully saying goodby to Shirley Regetz. The squad continued to lead the cheers with the five remaining cheer- leaders. To Mrs. Blessing, our wonderful advisor, we express a sincere thank you for her valuable assistance. LYNNE STAGNITTI page fifty-seven G. A. A Front Row: Coulthart, Tcite, Smith, Miller, Parker, S. Miller, Bargabos, L. Grago. Second Row: Burger, Murphy, Gal ton, Logludioe, Schuster, M. Ijike, J. Whitmeyer, Albancsc, Stagnitti, E. Grago, Fusillo, O pparclli, Pickard, Fazio, Pentland. Third Row: Becker, King, J. Proctor, Fresina, VVexler, Salamino, Lomonaco, Eaguzza, S. Frier, DiVencenzo, Mazzoli, Herlan, DeFazio, Herdley, J. Frier, Meyer. Fourth Row: Mascari, (Mamaceri, Gun thorp, Norton, Lisi, Proctor, J. I ake, Bruno, Judy Whitmeyer, Ufford, Peryer, Reed, Kimpton, Olcott, Kentner. Fifth Row: B. Adams, Chappelle, Regetz, Hallagan, Betsy Adams, Bonaventura, Shields, Tiete, Wilkinson, Relyea. Sixth Row: Balducci, Chapman, Wallace, O’Connor, ('aglia, Sorbello, Niles, Carney, Cass. The Girls Athletic Association started out this year under the direction of Mrs. Bless- ing. For the first sporting event of the year, we played basketball. Although we didn't come out with too many victories, we did beat V.V.S. 20-16. After basketball we did gymnastics which resulted in many aches and pains for all who participated. We then started volleyball and the teams had real jive names. The leading teams, called Cool Cats and Rock- ettes, came in first and second. Redcaps and Alley Cats came in third and fourth. At the end of the volleyball season, Cana- stota was hostess for the Volleyball Play Day. All the girls that participated enjoyed every minute of it, most of all, the refresh- ments. All the girls would like to thank Mrs. Blessing for her patience in putting up with us. MARILYN LAKE page fifty-eight TOOT STAFF AT WORK page fifty-nine AUTOGRAPHS page sixty