Catskill High School - Rip Van Winkle Yearbook (Catskill, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1949 volume:

ww D li 0 1 i Q if QE QQ 6. W if-I, VOLUME 9 Q ' o PRESENTED BY THE SENIIOIR OLASS OE 11949 CATSKHILIL I-HGH SO-IOOH. CCATSKIIILIL, N. Y. - ii? M 3-Hifi WH Mi!! sans F an BOARD Oi? Forethought and pvudence are Mr. Howard E. Silberstein Mr. Gerald R. Hallenbeck Mr. 'Frank H. Cooke President ViC6'PT6Sid5nI Clefrk of the Board CATSIK H ILIL H H G IH! SGH! OO IL The Board of Education determines school polif cies. Its members devote much time and energy in C: Q N the performance of a most important public service the proper qualities of leadersx, which they render gratuitously. . Dr. Mahlon H. Atkinson Dr. George L. Branch Mr. George F. Holdridge Mr. Paul T. Sellers SUlPEll?LlNTENlDlENT The eternal challenge is to the best in each of So the struggle is not primarily for fame, fortune, pleasure or even a livelihood, but rather for spiritual nobility--for perfection and thoroughness in our talents and tasks, for humility and kindness, for honesty, sincerity and dependability, and for a deep religious faith to nourish them all. This is the sort of wealth that truly enriches oneself and all mankind. WR ll NCII PA IL Mr. Alfred DiCaprio Paul T. Sellers 'LMen of hope, and forward looking. Throughout our school years we have been faith' fully guided by our capable supervisors and feel indebted to them both for having been patient and understanding. As we step into the future and each seeks his career in the turbu-lent world of today, we shall look back and feel grateful to our superintendf ent, Mr. Sellers, and our principal, Mr. DiCaprio, for their indispensable part in forming the back' ground of our lives. The Senior Class GLASS XXI VIISIERS Here come men of comfort, whose advice hath often stilled o b awl ng disconte Mr. Everett McCarty Senior Class Adviser Mr. Charles R. Clark Junior Class Adviser 2. , ug :ii ef. ws. , sz ,w 'eX75V1?T3.e, Miss Marguerite Blenner Secretary to the Superintendent if 'X Mrs, Ruth Fairbanks High School Secretary Mr. Harold Jonas Industrial Arts 3 s,asl,.g,L,- . . 5 gigs gg, . -f ff, . 1, 2' sw are Mr. Alfred DiCaprio jr. High Science Ass't. Principal Mrs. Hannah DeNyse Vocal Music Supervisor of Music Mrs. Ruth C. Fallon Miss Sue Fallat School Nurse Health CATSKII ILIL Miss Janet M. Lewis Senior High English Q Pi' Ng, ' . 5 i ' - 1. 55555-ii-ilissfiifxg L L, -fiw ..:f :rg ,l fr w s u-ss 5 2 K mf-was Ae. :-:. ' ::- ' . H- ls.:-area v -gs. - sf 3'-I P ai?I:es::,.sfs1.:aff:f:.s.s-qi! eww-iiffisgs -- - e 4 ' ?f:7sff, JS I Miss Marjorie Marafioti Oral Hygienist Mr. Raymond A. Light Miss Helen K, Lyons Commercial Subjects Librarian fam .. 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J ssigssafssim . iis, : xg-f' glQ:112Q.E11.az15i-fs'ifsiiiiisii zi3:sg?ifsi1?- . -Hifi' r 'Yfg'eif?gi..i-iii' 25211222 M f ...V fswaiiss 111 1 Tiff Lei. li : Yr:'1ii.1f.w2f . :,.,. , Mr. Julius L. Sylvia Science Mr. F. R. Doane Williarns History Miss Lyla Borden Student Office Assistant D IE D ll C A lf l O N Mrs. Hedwig H. Rusack 'lMadame, what could we have done without her? We shall never be able to express the depth of our gratitude to our faithful Yearbook Adviser, Mrs. Rusack, for without her unselflsh thoughtfulness we should never have been able to produce the cherf ished record of our school days. In view of all this, we hereby dedicate this book to her with all the sincerity of our hearts and feel confident that she will always maintain a foremost position in our memories. Helen Bonventre Lyla Borden .. . Richard Buck . David DuBois . Sybil Furman .. Marion Gilmour Ortrude Haas . . Rose Hendricks . Will and Te Staff . .Sales Typing . . .Art .Sports stament Typing . .Sales Typing Shirley Humphrey ........... Will and Testament Albert Krauss ..... .... S napshots and Prophecy Jane Kuder .... ............ Q uotations Edna Kutscher .. .............. Sales Members Vivian Loomis ..... Marilyn Matthews, Artg Q Pearl Mintzer ...... Barbara Mower . . . Gerard O'Grady Joseph Qren ...... Jane Shults ........ Rosemarie Stewart .... June Walker ....... Mrs. H, H. Rusack . ...............Biographies uotationsg Assistant Editor . . . . .Typingg EditorfinfChief ..............Checking . . . .History ........Sports . . .Photographs . . .Salesg Typing . . . . .Snapshots . . . .Adviser 'KBy the work, one knows the workmanf' TIHIIE RHP WAN WIINIIQIUE STPXIFIF have had to overcome the obstacles of inance by ingenuity. In unprecedented coopcraf tion, Mrs. Rusack and the Staff have pulled together without one dissenting chord. The Senior Class has becn able to present a yearbook of quality to those who would cherish fond memories of their high school years. The underclassmen must needs appreciate the Rip Van Winkle for its records of their progress . . . g yet, the members of the Senior Class are the ones who will really value this very same yearbook over which much heated debate took place. We wercn't even sure we wanted it then! any rate. . . So here it is. Treasure it you must, for who can scorn memory? Not we, at Gerard O'Grady President SIEIXIIIUR CAIBIINIEWI- In books, or work, ov healthful play. Melvin Rose Vice-President Ortrude Haas Secretary Cfaaa of 1949 N e eee Lyla Borden Business Manager U01 Pearl Mintzer Marilyn Matthews Editovfin'Cl1ief, G. O. Representatwe Rip Van Winkle Ass't. Editor, Edna Kutscher 'Treasurer l Bandel, George Lewt Let me do as I pleasef By'word: Yeah, Ace! Ambition: To be successful Freshman Class Sec., Advi' sory Board, G. O. Council, Sgt.'at'Arms, Banking Cap't. Guide, Jr. Prom. Comm., Var' sity: Baseball, Soccer, Basket' ball, Intramurals: Bowling, Football, Softball, Basketball Chorus, N.Y.S.S.M.A. Am Legion Boys' State. , '5' wg., , . NT .L ' 'Q Bloom, Warren Bloomie A moral, sensible man. By'word: Censored! Ambition: To graduate! Varsity Basketball, Bowling Club, Intramurals: Football, Bonventre, Helen Honey She is selffreliant and serene. By'word: Ye Gads! Ambition: To become suc- cessful Farmingdale H.S.: Freshman Year. Chorus, Sec'y, Library Club, Treas., Assembly Club, Vice'Pres., Dramatic Club, Cheerleaders' Manager, Sr. Play Cast, Basketball, Bowl' ing, Hockey, Jr. Prom. Comm., Yearbook Stall. zMQ gas m?t5i,,'?i Borden, Lyla Martinia Exploding into ecstasies of mirth. By'word: Let's take off! Ambition: Nurse Soph., Jr. Class: Sec'y.g G.O. Sec'y.g Guide, Ollice Assist' ant, Echo Editor, Am. Legion Contest, Ir. Prom, Comm., Sr. Class Business Manager, Senior Play, French Club, Secretary, Dramatics Club, Sec., Yearbook Staff. Basketball. Bronk, Delores Lorie A maiden never boldf, By'word: Holy Cowl Ambition: To be happily married. H.R. Chairman, G.O. Rep., Echo, Banking Teller, Bowl' ing, Softball, Basketball, Hockey, Sr. Play Comm. Cfaaa of I9 9 Buck, Richard J., Jr. Buck I'll find a way OT make onef, By'word: Don't hit me, Madame. Ambition: Linguist. G.O. Pres., Class Vice'Pres., Class G.O. Rep., Class Treas' urer, Guide, Guide Cap't., Clubs: Dramatic, French, Kliklub, Intramurals: Basket' ball, Softball, Jr. Prom. Comm., Sr. Play, Yearbook Stall, Boys' State. Carl, Mamie Red It's not nature not to be happy. By'word: Censored! Ambition: To marry George Assembly Club, Chorus, Sr. Play Comm., Sgt.'at'Arms. U11 Carter, Miriam Stretch How brilliant and mivthful, the light of his eye. Byfworcl: Oh, dear! Ambition: To be a nurse. Archery Club: Advisory Board: Leader's Club: Band: lr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.: Soccer: Basketball: Hockey: Bowling: G.O. Rep. Cole, F. Gloria Glow Measures, not men, have always been my marlqfi Byfword: Are you kidding? Ambition: To graduate! Banking Teller: Ir. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.: Bas- ketball: Softball. Collins, Robert Bob The're's a laughing devil in his smile. Byfword: Wow! Ambition: To get married. Jr. Prom. Comm.: Varsity Baseball. fSi5V-if af 122: Zi. . . .-.,-,. . ---,, it 4, . ., ,,,.1s,..w . K 'i 1 ., D'Avella, Gene Ed Look, heis winding up the watch of his wit: by and by it will strilgef' Byfword: Ace! Ambition: To go to college. Cfaaa of 1949 s s wi Fanning, Thomas I. T.J. He laboriously does nothing. Byfwordz Wat'd ya say, baby? Ambition: To Gnd a way to sleep all day and eat without waking up. Served two years in U. S. Marines before attending G.H.S. Ir. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.: Chorus. Edwards, Marilyn Mit Her eye was blue and calm. Byfword: Hey! Ambition: To be a private SeCretary. Banking Teller: Sr. Play Comm.: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Softball. DuBois, David Dave What should a man do but be me'r'ry?,' Byfword: I guess sorofo-o. Ambition: To be on time. Manager: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball: Intramural Basket- ball: Clubs: French, Dramatic, Kliklub: lr. Prom. Comm.: Senior Play Cast: Banking Cap't.: G. O. Rep.: G. O. Treasurer: Am, Legion Con- test. Marlborough Central, Fresh- man Year. -l.V. and Varsity Basketball: Guide: Banking Teller: Advisory Board: Cho' rus VicefPres.: Senior Play Cast. lisa.. f lii l.:... : .-g.. -1, 'g-'k.., kyrgy. g i Ai.. V . ff.i::g:r .i:. f -nf S M A . 4 f f fU1S1' all Furman, Sybil Syb HOll, she will sing the savageness out of a bear. Byfword: Oh, never mind! Ambition: To replace Lily Pons. Chorus: Echo: Advisory Board: N. Y. S. S. M. A.: All- State Chorusg -lr. Prom. Gherardi, William Bill My only books were womerfs looks. Byfword: Hello, Baby! Ambition: To have a steady girl. Chorusg Jr. Prom, Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.g Bowling Club. Gilmour, Marion Skipper She is pretty and proper and ladylilqef' By-word: Ya screwball! Ambition: To marry Smitty. Chorus: N.Y.S.S.M.A.g Bandg Echo: Chorus President: Ir. Prom. Comm.: H.S. Banking Assistant: Yearbook Stall. ease Francis, Robert Bob Everybody likes hi-rng they cfm: help ir. Byfvvord: Hi there! Ambition: Pro baseball player Athens High School, Fresh' man Year, Chorusg Baseball. 4 yy., ... 5 fi is I . 1 0 fl -: ' ,. : ., . ga? fglgr ig!!! Comm.: Yearbook Staffg Arch' ery Club: Dramatics Club: Bowling: H.R.C.O. Rep. Haas, Ortrude Trudy 'l'l1e nicest always go first. By-word: Jeepers! Ambition: To graduate. Chorus: Chairman, Ir. Prom. Refreshment Comm., Sr. Play Comm.: Senior Class Secre' tary: Yearbook Stall. ll' lin, wr -,Y X Q f.FX f is i 9 , Cfaaa of 1949 Hadden, Ella Louise El Blu.sl1ing is the color of virtue. Byewordz Hey, kid! Ambition: To graduate. Banking Captaing Basketballg Sr. Play Comm.g Ice Cream Seller. Hendricks, Rose Butch', We hardly ever heard her complain. Byfword: Are you kidding? Ambition: To graduate. Yearbook Staff. i131 Hollering, LeRoy Karl A good mind possesses a lgingdomf, Byfword: Oh! For gosh sake. Ambition: Mechanical Tech' nician. Flushing High School: Fresh- man and Sophomore Years. Humphrey, Shirley Hump As merry as the day is longf, Byfword: Honest, honey? Ambition: Anybody's guess. Chorus: Band: Banking Tel' ler: Banking Captain: Echo: Feature Editor: -I.V. and Var' sity Cheerleader: HR, Sec'y.: jr. Prom. Comm.: Bowling Club: Dramatic Club: Sr. Jarck, Walter Bruno He chastises manners with a laughf, Byfworcl: Drop dead. Ambition: To hit the wide open spaces. Brooklyn Technical High School: Freshman and Sophof more Years. Intramurals: exif--O l fn' fx 'E I ' if A . 1 3-X S-.J ...?v Play Comm.: Yearbook Staff. Cfaaa 0 I9 9 Football, Softball, Basketball: jr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Cast. Keicher, Henry Buck A sunflash of reckless happiness irradiates his face. Byfwordz What's cooking? Kutscher, Edna Eddie They that govern most, make least noise. Byfword: Holy Christmas! Ambition: To marry Cappie. Sophomore, Junior and Sen' ior Class Treasurer: Chorus: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Yearbook Staff: Sr. Play Comm.: Bowl' ing Club. E141 Kuder, jane Janie Whate'e1 she did, was done with so much easef' Byfword: Honey. Ambition: To retire. Chorus: I. V. and Varsity Cheerleader: Echo: Reporter, Feature Editor: G.O. Rep.: Banking Captain: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Cast: Hockey: Bowling Club: French Club: Yearbook Stalf. Krauss, Albert M. Fuzzy I am not CdSt in the 'role of common menf, Byfword: Well-l-lfl-? Ambition: To be a gentleman of leisure. Echo Co'Editor: Chorus Ac' companist: H.R. Chairman: G.O. Rep.: Banking Cap't.: Intramural Basketball: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Cast: Clubs: French, Dramatics, Kliklub: Yearbook Staff: Am. Legion Contest. Ambition: Real Estate sales' lTliil'l. Newtown High School: Fresh- man and Sophomore Years Chorus. i . N54 .ed 0, 2 3 . : 5, ug xxx.. fi' 'L,W fn f x I I L' , 8 :fi sv 1, I- K ff IX l LAW Loomis, Vivian Viv And many a time I forgot to think. Byfword: Ain't that pathetic? Ambition: To finish my Ar' gyle socks. Chorus: Echo Reporter, Busif ness Manager: Banking Cap' VG' f ag? I mf? 1-EXTJ , tain: Ir. Prom, Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.: Yearbook Staff: Bowling Club. P1 2 - It V , ii' Lewis, Ruth Ruthie'f I 5 1 V Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. Byfword: 'leepersl 4' 'l'f3:'f Ambition: Stenographer, Banking Teller: Ir. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Comm. Meo, John Leo He's little but he's wise, V He's a terror for his sizefi V e Byfword: Hook 'eml iti- Ambition: To become a pro' 5. ' fessional athlete. ' ,. A, Band: lr, Prom. Chairman: , G. O. Rep.: Sr. Play Cast: 1 V . Varsity Baseball, Soccer: J.V. , ' ' and Varsity Basketball. ...n Refi A K U Q . QQ Matthews, Marilyn Toby K'Thy modesty's a candle to thy meritf' Byfword: Beast! Ambition: To go steady, Chorus: French Club: Draf matics Club: Echo: -l.V. and Varsity Cheerleader: G. O. Rep.: Banking Teller: Senior Play Cast: Yearbook Staff, Assistant Editor: Ir, Prom. Comm.: N.Y.S.S.M.A. Cf., if arf. v ,W Mayer, Frederick Louie I am exceedingly funny at times am I not? Byfwordz Gotta weed? Ambition: Professional para' site. Band: N.Y.S.S.M.A.g G. O. Rep.: Echo: Varsity Basket- ball: Soccer, Ass't. Manager: H.R. Chairman: H.R. Vice' Chairman: Ir. Prom. Comm.: Intramurals: Basketball, Foot' ball, Softball. aa of 1949 Mintzer, Pearl Peppy Her smile forms the channels of her future. Byfword: -leepers! Ambition: To teach mathef matics. Band: N.Y.S.S.M.A.: Echo: Dramatics Club: French Club, President: Chairman Sr. Play Comm.: Bowling Club: Year' book Stall: H.R. Chairman: Phillips Oratorical Contest. Mondun, Marguerite Shorty Gentle of speech, of manners milclf, By-word: Ye gads! Ambition: To go to music school, Band: H.R. Chairman: Bank' ing Teller and Captain: Ad' visory Board: Archery Club: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.: Leaders' Club. Mower, Barbara Barb If it's to be clone at all, do it now. By'word: Brother'r'rl Ambition: A good Chemistry mark. Alfred'Almond C.S.: Fresh' man Pres.: Chorus: French Club: Sec'y., Pres.: Dramat' ics Club Treasurer: Echo: G.O. Rep.: Phillips Oratori' cal Contest: Sr. Play: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Yearbook Staff. Mower, Clarence Boomer 'l'here's place and means for every man alive. By'word: Are you kidding? Ambition: To loaf. Intramurals: Basketball, Base' ball: Bowling Club. gfaem 0 I9 9 Rose, Melvin H. Little John I don't want to learn solemn things. By'word: Bring two. Ambition: To marry the right girl, Senior Class Vice'President: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.: Guide: Intramurals: Football, Basketball, Softball. Rice, Claire Snooks Capable of making the most of this world. By'word: Oh! sugar. Ambition: To get married. H.R. Vice'Chairman: Nu'rse's Office Assistant: Intramurals: Basketball, Softball: Ice Cream Seller. 0'Grady, Gerard Skin I make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business. By'word: Yeah, wax! Ambition: Lawyer. Sophomore, Junior, Senior Class President: G. C. Coun' eil: Echo Editor: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Senior Play: Year' book Staff: Dramatics Club: Intramurals: Football, Basket' ball: J.V. and Varsity Basket' ball, Baseball, Soccer. fi-17 Platner, Marion Jean Plat The naughty, blue'eycd angel that I was. By'word: I can't stand it! Ambition: To go to college. Guide: Band President: Band G. O. Rep.: N.Y,S.S.M.A. Echo: French Club: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Cast: J.V. and Varsity Cheerleader: Basketball: Bowling: Hockey. gy 'sv 9 xx ,AQ db , aj 3-S :Qs Xb Oren, Joseph Josie 'iNone but himself can be his parallel. By'word: Hello! Ambition: To loaf. f' fi - - fiissfvw -fr-f' is we 4? :: 'K '- t 2 ii, -, , ,,,: , . rgpg, ff 2. .1 -gig: f Q :wg IT r5aiIW :I , 5. 3 ' - Sfzizfg- avi 7 lb ' . , Q, 1 V1 tw . : it ' I . G.O. Vice'President: Fresh' man Class Vice'President: Baseball: Soccer: Intramural Basketball: Basketball: Ass't. Manager and Manager: Dra- matics Club: Kliklub: Echo: Jr. Prom. Co'Chairman: Sr. Play Cast: H,R. Treasurer: Yearbook Staff. E - I ,y :GX Schloss, Richard Dick Suddenly a great tumult is heard in the distance. Byfword: Aw, shuddup. Ambition: To marry the right woman. Banking Captain: H.R. Treas- urer: jr. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Cast, Intramurals: Bas- ketball, Softball, Football, Baseball. Schloss, Irwin Corky A sudden thought strikes me: let us swear eternal friendship. Byfword: Hi, fellerl Ambition: To get out of school. r. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play omm.: Intramurals: Football, softball. Schoen, Alfred Ace In friendship I early was taught to believe. Byewordz Whaddaya say, Kid? Ambition: Hotel Maiiager. Chorus: Golf Team: Softball: Baseball: Yearbook Staff. A Shults, Jane Baby This lass so neat, with smile so sweet. Byfword: Whaddaya say! Ambition: To be happily married. Chorus, Treasurer: Guide Captain: Jr. Prom. Comm.: Senior Play Cast: French Club: I.V. and Varsity Cheer' leader. ,g-L15-Q, - f : ' Y.:-g wk , fgigf .ti 1 , f , 3-is-'sun - H VH ' ' -'Z 'st gfffssii. 45: ' f I-1 -Z L,-wif vi.g:'r7- i -:'.,, . 'f -S-' - fi 1.1 Wa: -1 -, .ai .. 2'Lsav2aw f -, .i ,, ..,-fit.. as-i3.Qe' ' fi ,-:i,t-gg,:,- -' - 1--f,. t ..-,, rw.. . ., mia:-:1 fiz f. f r H fr Q 4 s ,Q S it l. L ,,,, I .. ,W , fl -rl if, 5 ,Fi s S5 I I Jig Vg gig JL! : . . rm M-is A.. , . .asf ff ii are eezasaikffir t 5 -to as :sz M .,,. . ,Ai li R :V m 'lima , 7 'ff i interim: .. .Q .,,. 53 ..eiiz5g-iii it z-mr 1 S' ts, 5: . , .digg 1 n .3 i 1 5. ' - We-'..t r. . as -isa-.-1 f . f --www -51 K V,-Qs ',y.. L' 5 5 ft: sfff as f -M151-,:tse..e-ff.m K, an - :-- , - .,.,.t,'.f.x- A tts. PE ' , i1f..f-inf Stewart, Rosemarie Took A quiet, nay, a friendly ' smile. Byfword: Oh, gosh. Ambition: Child nurse. Chorus: jr. Prom. Comm.: Advisory Board: Sr. Play Comm.: Yearbook Staff. Triem, Nancy Nan None the worse for being vital and energeticfl Byfword: Are you mad? Ambition: Artist. Band, Sec'y.fTreasurer, Vice' Pres.: Chorus: N.Y.S.S.M.A.: French Club: Echo: Banking: j.V. and Varsity Cheerleader: Intramurals: Basketball, Bowl' ing, Hockey: Ir. Prom. Comm.: Sr. Play Prompter. iv Walker, June Caryl Red Laughter and a ripple of dimples must sure do well' Byfword: Ain't that awful? Ambition: Singer or journalf ist, Chorus: Band: Echo, Editor' infChiefg N.Y.S.S.M.A.: Jr. Prom. Coming Yearbook Staff: H.R. Sec'y.: I'I.R. VicefPrcsif dent: Bowling, , C6455 of White, Shirley Marie Shorty Her gentle manner was spoken of. Byfword: Oh, Fudge! Ambition: To be a nurse. Chorus: Library Club: Ice Cream Seller. 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'..a..s-an M f-nm.. -......I'::y -51 THE RIVERSHORE See the river, how it runs, so Sometimes swift, sometimes slow Wave succeeding wave, it goes Like human life to endless sleep GLASS GIF H930 E221 He're's to those who have weathered the stormfi First row, left to right--Miss Lewis, Pixley, Boomhower, Fredenburgh, Hulbert, E White, MacDowell, Weitlauf, Scarlata, Candrilli, B. Hanna, Plankenhorn, M. Sinnott Delanoy, Mrs. Mower fAdviserj. Second row-Bernhardt, Sanchez, Scoville, Rell, Brumaghin, Lombardi, Magnus Beck, Rogers, Freer, J. Gallt, D. Hanna, Yerkovich, Cardinale, Monahan. Third row-Walz, Jeune, S, Lange, Salluce, J. Cochran, Wieler, H. June, F. June, Whitbeck, Marquoit, Burger, J. Gallt. Fourth row-Kralovich, Hobart, Waldron, Gregory, Mr. Light, Schermerhorn, Heiss, Van Allen. Absent-Corrin, Curschmann, D. Lange, Scott, Springer, Vandermark. First Row-Miss Warren, O. Rice, Burger, Cochran, N. Smith, A. Mower, Durante, Rowe, Stewart, Oscar, P. Carl, Valentine, Rothrock, Watson, Dittrich, G. Vanderf mark, L. Watson, V. Pysher, Miss McGrath. Second Row-Mr. Pecora, Redner, Callecina, Pellegrino, J. Triem, D. Beare, C. Horlacher, Hartman, Story, Dieckmann, L. Van Heest, Kitchen, Clearwater, Moon, Sterritt, Benton, Brooks, Mr. Sylvia, Adviser. Third Row-M. Story, Lee, Uhlemann, Seiderer, Giordiano, Pilatich, Rice, Engel' hardt, Groneman, Van Dyke, Gugel, Jarck, Carl, Dimmick, Bogardus, Burns, K. Sugrue. Fourth Rowv-D. Sims, L. Ward, Lanza, Kusisto, L. Tracy, R. Francis, Delanoy, M. Sanchez, Falk, Marsh, Finch, O'Neill, Ferretti, Yager, Izzo, Buttarozzi, Walker. Fifth Row-I. Carter, Nezich, A. Goldschlag, G. Hanna, Quick, W. Darling, F Deyo, Cumming, Friedman, Castle, R, Schamerhorn, Finch, Haines, R. Beare, Fruiesen, Wolfe. Still achieving, still pursuing. CLASS CIF IIQSII ps 'I ff N- -if' 'K' .Qi 'Q 55 s J, T fx . , W,,, , 5 45- H gi ' ai -,-vw h ' su. Q, Lf, . 3 X if rf I if g 3 x 'Glu' ,Q I uhm MA R hu 'iffy f 1 x iH,?1diH?!PfB , . va.. 4 ' P. F1 5 I 'E fag 1 W S ra i ,Y 3 il 3 L..--.7 sw- I f K' -an Qi l :sfu',M.,i:s'Lf' Mun , Ky' N K' W- 17' ' Stay a littleg what treasures you will findf, CLASS GIF IIQSQ First Row, left to riglmtbhwest, Evko, Miss Piper, Candrilli, G. Cooper, McGirt, Pavlovich, W. Cooper, J. O'Grady, T. Sutherland, D. Rivenburgh, Stott, Pilatich Greenberg. Second RowwMcGrz1th, Russell, Howard, G. Wieler, Becker, Hitchcock, Twomey DiStefano, Lipari, Hulbert, Jones, Keicher, M. Bonventre, Federal, Furyck, Colletti Third Row-Bernhardt, Tompkins, Horlacher, Story, Hallenbeck, Graff, Guldenf stern, Akersloot, Durante, Frerking, Bauer, Lane, Bronk, O'Neil, Miss MacLaury. Fourth Row-Dietz, Lerner, Post, Helmedach, C, Culver, Harring, Schamerhorn, jordan, Hallenbeck, Heath, Palmer, Freese, Jaeger, Scarcelli. Fifth Row-Jochen, Burzee, Farrand, Erceg, Sims, Hodor, Wiltse, Wase, C. Jeune, Sinnot, P. Sugrue, Kulencavich, Vincent. 1 E27 First row, left to right-Blzlkelock, Miller, Greiner, Wisheiigrad, Pysher, Mr. Rinaldi Mr. Snyder, Mr. McCarty, Ward, Lane, Catullas, Puccio, McGrath. Second rowfDuBois, Bzirris, Felter, C. Smith, Mondun, Taylor, Dickson, Berger Gardner, Faubel, Guilt, Strauh, McGowan. Third now-Brandow, Cooper, Libman, Doehler, Bromm, Kelley, O'Bryon, LaBuff Mensching, Heath, Pitts, Mondun. Fourth rowfDarling, Smith, Van Dyke, Lane, DiStefano, Harris, Jackson, Rose Ruzzi, Reither, Post, Williams, E. Brumaghin. Fifth Row-R. Hendricks, Caranglo, Colletti, Clupper, Salvato, Carey, Shufelt, Rose Holmes, Fister, Bonventre, Lee. GLASS GIF H953 The jirst step is the one on which depends the 'rest of our days. CII ASS CIF H954 First Row-Colle, Lerner, Shults, Coty, Ryon, Coihn, M. Griesser, Alverson, S. Benton, M. Beare, Jaeger, Thorne, Spalding, B. Delanoy. Second Row-Mrs. Sylvia, R. Preske, Cody, V. Jeune, C. Rivenburgh, Dargan, Rouse, K. Vandermark, King, M. Carl, Austin, Harring, O'Brien, H. Van Heest, Sauer, Ruzzi, Hodor, Mr. Eden. Third Row-H. Hendricks, Post, B. Jeune, Mitaly, D. Ward, Miller, H. Deyo, Jaycox, C. Buttarozzi, Hotaling, Overbaugh, Adams, Lee. Fourth Row-Macarelli, F. Scarlata, Palmer, V. Clearwater, M. Preske, A. Valentine, Nagel, Singer, Ceriello, Veri, N. Tracy, Chetti, Story. Fifth Row-L. Palmer, Van Deusen, Heath, Ballard, Vincent, Swain, Berger, M. Deyo, Young, Hadden, H. Griesser, Whiting. I l 529 Mmmmmml ll l 5 L E I ilglsl l 2 CAM 'DM We, the Senior Class of Catskill High School, County of Greene, town of Catskill, State of New York, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty' nine, being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, revoking any will heretofore made by us, and bequeath the following: To the Juniors we leave all our debts and excess money in our treasury. The Sophomores we leave with the hope that their Hallowe'en will prove more successful than ours! To the Freshmen we leave our sympathy. V I We leave the Faculty with our sincere thanks for having enough patience to teach us for four years. We leave Mr. Sellers a pair of brown loafers to go with his new brown suit. We leave Mrs. Rusack, along with our fondest thanks, avec un peu de silence! We leave to Miss Lewis our gratitude for being such a wonderful teacher.. We leave Mr. McCarty our appreciation for being such a swell adviser. We leave Miss Macl.-aury still sputtering with exasperation. We leave Mr. Light a beanie to cover that certain delicate spot. George Bandel leaves an empty seat in Coach Porter's car. Warren Bloom leaves with four flat tires. Helen Bonventre leaves a scooter to shorten Peggy Valentine's walk to school. Lyla Borden leaves her long tresses to Mr. Williams. Delores Bronk leaves her gymnastic ability to Louise Pysher. Richard Buck leaves Mrs. Rusack still sane-believe it or not. Mamie Carl leaves her pep to Helene Weitlauf. Miriam Carter leaves her ability to grow to Louis Scarcelli. Gloria Cole leaves Aunt Thelma. Robert Collins leaves to raise chickens-what kind? Eugene D'Avella leaves to invent a larger address book. David DuBois leaves Miss Lewis chuckling. Marilyn Edwards leaves Mr. DiCaprio unassisted. Thomas Fanning leaves his babes lamenting. Robert Francis leaves his irregular attendance card. Sybil Furman leaves with a song in her heart. William Gherardi leaves his ability to gyp chorus to Mary Boomhower. Marion Gilmour leaves her ability to go steady to Dorothy Beare Ortrude Haas leaves her pleasing personality for distribution among the Junior gir s Ella Hadden leaves her blushing for Herbert Jeune to carry on Rose Hendricks leaves her shy manner to Barbara Rell i, 3 K l . . .' . , . si 15 l A XJ? ppzg . , 5 all lf fanieflt Leroy Hollering leaves wondering if they flunk you for having a period upside down. A Shirley Humphrey leaves a pack of cigarettes for distribution among the Sopho- more girls. ' Walter jarck leaves fond memories of the Senior play. Henry Keicher leaves the encyclopedias in the library to gather dust. Albert Krauss leaves his gay neckties to Coach Porter. Jane Kuder leaves her skeleton, after death, for study in future science classes. Edna Kutscher leaves her Ry-Krisp figure to Floyd Falk. - Ruth Lewis leaves her friendly smile to Ann Graif. Vivian Loomis leaves her man trouble to Patsy Scoville. Marilyn Matthews leaves her way with the boys to Justine Triem. Frederick Mayer leaves his hollow laughter still echoing in Miss MacLaury's room. john Meo leaves his aifectionate pinch to Arnold Goldschlag, Pearl Mintzer leaves, hidden behind the steering wheel. Marguerite Mondun leaves her silence in band to Lloyd Quick. Barbara Mower leaves for Cornell fshe hopeslj. Clarence Mower leaves his book on latest dance steps to Gus Scarlata. Gerard O'Crady leaves his box of flrecrackers to next year's history class. Joseph Oren leaves his cubbyfhole romances to the Lange twins. Marion Platner leaves her long part in the play to Mr. Jonas. Claire Rice leaves her arguments in law class as a souvenir to Mr. Light. Melvin Rose leaves his romantic ability to Lane Tracy. Irwin Schloss leaves his taxi service to Charlie Van Allen. Richard Schloss leaves his seat in the oiiice to Norman Jeune. Alfred Schoen leaves as quietly as he came. jane Shults leaves her double chin to Miss Piper. Rosemarie Stewart leaves her ride from Cementon to Frances Yerkovitch. Nancy Triem leaves her cheerleading ability to Joan Lombardi. June Walker leaves to play drums in Woody's Band. Shirley White leaves her ndetestable locker with a sigh of relief. Witnessed by: Mrs. Rusack Sybil Furman Shirley Humphrey ' Claire Rice my IMTHE Woman NEWSM A A Who's Who in America Today Richard J. Buck, famed American exponent of the back to living art movement, purchases picturesque an' tique villa in Ontario. He will at' tempt to interpret the mood of viof lins on canvas there. Bob Francis is recuperating nicely from his arm injury received in train' ing last year. He is expected to sign a Dodger contract soon. Trudy Haas Hollering, of Home Economics magazine, suggests that all husbands follow her husband Karl's example. That is: give in to woman's inherent superiority. Tycoon of Coal Tar Derivative Products Corp, G. O'Grady, may be called on the carpet before Su' preme Court Justice, Al Schoen, for income tax evasion. O'Grady is one of the few remaining supporters of laissezffaire rugged individualism. Senator Albert M. Krauss denounced the recent Russian Impasse yesterf day. On the lighter side, he said he was considering changing cigars. We feel this means separation from his wife, the former Vivian Loomis sECT1oN 111 People fwho made the word Yipitty no' toriousj. Woe betide the Senator's chances for refelection! Tom Fanning, of ye hot Be Bop trombone fame, has won his fourth divorce, this time from Lyla Flaxy Borden. Tom says, 'Tm just rarin' to go! June Walker Wood, better known as entertainer Singing Doll, is go' ing to add tennis to her long list of sports hobbies. Good luck, June. Dr. Fred Mayer, M.D.S., world fa' mous Orthodontist, fwho, incidenf tally, is at present planning marriage to model Shirley Humphrey, Miss America 1958 J, has purchased for 585,000 an original bamboo clarinet of the Fried Collection in following up his hobby of playing the clarinet. Dr. Joseph Oren, M.D., Ph.D., Ph.B., B.A., B.S., has stated flatly that he will refuse to support any Birth Conf trol Bill. Says he, Babies must be born. Mme. Sybille Furman says of her ref cent performance of Madame Butf terfly: I wasn't up on the third cadenza of the 16th bracket follow' ing the Overture Ill. Jane Shults, Jane Kuder, and Marion Gilmour Smith, the j.J.M. girls, are planning an addition to their roles, Marion Platner. Now we'll hear of the gals. Screen Star, Marilyn Matthews, is working at her latest role, that of Amber, in Hollywood's latest at' tempt at improving an old plot, be' fore trying her luck on Broadway. Barbara Mower, widely known eduf cator, believes coeducational colleges can be improved. Miss Mower is soon to become Dean of Heathcliife. Nancy Triem, sole owner of the multi-million dollar Nance cosmetf ics Hrm, has just announced her inf tentions of moving permanently to the west coast fwe presume as a new base of operations for her male talent huntj. George Bandel, loved for his imagif native radio tales, will mark his 40th birthday tomorrow by demonstrating to a circle of friends the technique which won him an Olympic swim! ming championship back in 1956. David DuBois, chairman of the Atomic Energy Committee, predicts a human flight to Mars in the next 10 years. By the way, Dave is going to move to a bomb shelter in Ant' arctica. Shall we all take a hint? Schloss Brothers' gum drops have taken a stock market dip which will cost Richard and his brother, Irwin, an estimated cool 32,000,000 The pair are considering going back to their Catskill farm in retirement. The inventor of Deodorant Sham' Sunday Edition Washington, D. C. poo, John Meo, plans to revisit, and perhaps setup in the town of his youth, remote Catskill, N. Y. Pearl Mintzer has reopened the off fices of the P. M., closed way back in '48. The newspaper syndicalist calls this an act of charity. A riot occurred yesterday as a swarm of teen agers swooped upon The ManfVoice,'i Bill Gherardi. Bill suff fered six facial scratches. Gene D'Avella's Waxes Trust, nof torious Boston gambling outfit, will fold up soon, and Gene plans to join forces with Mel Rose's Ruby Horse' shoe Cafe to rival the Monte Carlo itself. Warren Bloom and Clarence Mower, the two filibustering upstate conservf atives, are reported to be operating an illegal distillery in the recesses of THE WORLD NEWS PEOPLE Some wealthy friends already men' tioned on this sheet may be involved also. Walt Jarck, popular as the Ray Bolger of '63, has announced plans to retire from the stage. Rumor has Palenville Clove. Their filibuster will soon end, say their opponents. Helen Bonventre, sales agent of Ice Cream Products Co., has gained an audience with Pope Alexander XXIV. They'll be eating tons of ice cream in Rome, we venture. The luckiest man in the World, fabulously wealthy Henry Keicher, who, you remember, married Aga Khan's daughter with S19 Billion dollars back in '56, will again donate his portly weight in diamonds to charity. Bob Collins, playboy of Texas, has been arrested on a narcotic charge. it that people in Las Negas, Mexico, the American resort of the decade will see a new home soon. Rosemarie Stewart, chairman of the American Daughters organization, has just delivered another protest against the use of alcohol to Mayor Chancellor of Indianapolis. Two ref spectable members of the American Daughters, Ella Hadden and Rose Hendricks, have been expelled from the organization. The reason? Im' proper indugence in alcohol, Poor Stewart! An international incident may be touched off by the arrest in Hungary of three prominent American tourists and leaders of the 400, Lady Claire Rice, Miss Delores Bronk, and Miss Shirley White. They, reportedly, sported too many clothes. Miriam Carter and Marguerite Mon' dun, the Mutt and Jeff of radio fame, have informed this paper that they have received an Cscar for the best radio performance of the year. 'Your Columnist, Fuzzy Q51 GLASS IHIIISTORY Students, listen! Please take heed. 'Tis the Class of '49 indeed. You need not worry, you need no reason to guess, We're the best Senior Class from C. H. S. There have been many others but none can compare, For a class like ours is exceedingly rare. Mahlon Atkinson led the class in our Freshman year And Joe Oren stood by to give Mahlon cheer. George Bandel took minutes fif he showed up on timej, While Richard Buck counted each nickel and dime. Our years behind us were full of fun And our four years of high school had just begun. Gerard O'Grady did then appear As President in our Sophomore year. . McGirt sat in the V.P.'s chair And took over meetings if Skin wasn't there. Two sweet mesdemoiselles kept our accounts right in line, They were Borden and Kutscher and they did their jobs fine Our wheels of progress were placed into high gear . As we prepared to enter our junior year. The, work of a junior seems never to cease. When we were Juniors it seemed to increase. O'Grady was reelected to lead us through And Buck, Borden and Kutscher kept his course true. We juniors were busy doing various things Such as raising money and choosing rings. Our Junior Prom was a sight to behold, Every available ticket was sold. The decorations were beautiful, the refreshments were grand, And Ole Christe:1sen's music was out of this land. Yes, our Tropical Interlude had been a success Thanks to the '49'ers from C. H. S. We Juniors took off' on our picnic with cheer Awaiting September and our big Senior year. Gerard O'Grady as President we once again chose, Ably assisted by Melvin John Rose. Edna Kutscher again counted cash And Trudy Haas took down our notes in a flash. Messrs. McCarty and Clark helped out with great zest And our own Madame Rusack gave us her best. Alas and alack! Mr. Clark left us all, But nevertheless we kept right on the ball. Then came Our Hearts Were Young And Gay, A Which was the name of our Senior Play. Platner and Matthews stole the show each night, The play was successful. We had done all right, Thanks to Miss Lewis, for without her aid Our Senior Play would never have played. Without any warning, each day flew by fast And soon we all noticed it was June at last. Suddenly we realized our situation- The time had come for graduation! Take heed, you students of C. H. S., Love your dear school, and give it your best! G. O'Grady .J 2 ,ww H t T ff' 4' . , U w . 'Wie '31-. f :,. V I :wif ff 916 nw? wi fir Q Q ' tiff! Ql' E Q M X, E' fwrwfqt I if x A V? , MF my S ,Q b 7 . AY :Z 43,76 K kg K . '5 -5.4 :Wy . A 4 ,.. fm f Q H ,. . ., I , ,. , , W . x 1 Q ,,': . ' if qvz A .. 1 - L1 I ,, 91 'LOur Hearts Were Young and Gay A Comedy in Three Acts By Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough Dramatized by Jean Kerr Tis true than a good play needs no epilogue. enior lgfay HOLL? .i!2al i5 mfg young AH! H Our Hearts Were Young and Cay takes the audience along on an uproarious trip with Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, who are def termined to prove how mature and cosmopolitan they can be as they set off to see Europe on their own. Their pose as mysterious women of the world is shattered, just before they leave, by their parents' refusal to regard them as grownfup, and later by Emily's frantic attempts to be prepared for a possible disaster at sea and by Cornelia's attack of the measles. Once in Paris, the girls get involved with a gas meter that explodes, sleep in a bed that Cardif nal Richelieu once used, and try to convince a faf mous French actor that he should give them acting lessons. In all, the play sparkles with the youth and gaiety of its heroines and their friends. SCENES ACT 1-A cabin aboard ship. Summer. The year 1923. THE CAST Steward ........................ David DuBois Mrs. Skinner ...................,.. Jane Kuder Cornelia Otis Skinner . . .... Marion Platner Otis Skinner ........ ......... J oseph Oren Emily Kimbrough .... ..... M arilyn Matthews Parser ........... ...... R ichard Schloss Stewardess ...... ..... H elen Bonventre Dick Winters . . .... Walter Jarck Admiral ........ ..... A lbert Krauss Harriet St. folin ..... ..... M arion Gilmour Winifred Blaugh .... .... B arbara Mower Leo McEvoy ...... ..... R ichard Buck Inspector ...... ..... 1 X Therese ......... . . . Madame Elise ......... ..... Eugene D'Avella . . . . .Jane Shults . . . .Lyla Borden Monsieur de la Croix .... ..... G erard O'Grady Window Cleaner ...... . . . ......john Meo ACT 2-Scene 1 Scene 2 ACT 3-Scene 1 Scene 2 Scene 3 The same. About ten days later. Late evening. -The same. Early next morning. A small hotel in Paris. Two weeks later. The same. Eleven o'clock the next morning. The same. About a month later. THE STAFF Director ................ MISS JANET LEWIS Class Adviser . . . .... EVERETT MCCARTY Prompter ..... ....... N ANCY TRIEM Properties .... ....... M AMIE CARL Sound Effects . .. ...... DAVID DuBOIS Costumes ..... ..... P EARL MINTZER Stage Manager . . .... ARTHUR JAKEWAY Tickets ...... ...... O RTRUDE HAAS Publicity .... ...... J UNE WALKER Programs . . . .... EDNA KUTSCHER fav The G. O. Council is composed of four ofllcers and one member of every school organization. The Advisory Board consists of the same oilicers and two homeroom representatives. Together they conf stitute the school government chosen and elected under the same democratic principles as the U. S. government. They give the students the benefits of civil administration and induce them to help them' selves by investing money in school interests by the purchase of G. O. Cards which enable the holder to enter games and other G. 0. sponsored activities at reduced rates. Money thus obtained is used to purf chase uniforms, sports equipment, and achievement letters. L'Know your rights, and, knowing da-rc maintain. Sitting, left to right+Borden fSecretaryJ, DuBois QTreasurerl, Oren fVicefPresidentj, Buck flpresidentf, Mr. Sellers fAdviserJ. Second Row-Durante, G. O'Grady, Matthews, Mower, Pysher, Bonventre, Pavlovich, Rell, Collins, Candrilli. Third Row-J. O'Grady, Meyer, Bandel, Heiss, Burger, Scarlata. oi. N 381 A D V Il S QP R Y BOAIPLHI On Floor, left to right-Palmer, Ceriello, Freese, Ruzzi, Scarcelli. Seated-Wieler, Evko, Borden, Mr. Sellers, Oren, DuBois, Buck, Gilmour, Furman, C, Rice. Second Row-Carey, Spaulding, Doebler, Kelly, Rowe, Vanclermark, O. Rice, Freer, Brooks, Rell, Shults, Caranglo. Third Row- Young, Quick, Schloss, Hanna, Collins, Whitbeck, Bandel, Burger, Ieune, Ferretti. Chosen by their fellow students, because of their and strive to set higher standards throughout the outstanding traits in leadership, and interest in their school by cooperating to their fullest extent with school, the guides enforce the will of the majority their teachers and supervisors. Follow me and you shall know the 'right way. First Row-Sutherland, Borden, Shults fCaptainJ, Mr. Eden fAdviserj, Buck fCaptainJ, Pelle' grino, Pysher, Second Row-Heiss, Durante, Stuart, Platner, Weitlauf, Yerkovitch, Candrilli, Scarlata, Jackson. Third Row+Cooper, Van Allen, Hanna, Bandel, D'Avella, Schermerhorn, Marquoit, Burger, Kraljevich. IE ll-ll O Seated, left to right-Walker fEditorfinfChiefJ, Humphrey, Castle, Plankenhorn, Hanna, Freer, Gallt, Borden fCofEditorfinfChiefJ, Krauss fCofEditorfinfChiefJ. Second Row--Stewart, Wish' engrad, Rell, Libman, Beck, Cooper, Rogers, Carl, Pilatich, Callecina, Hartman, Redner, Rice, Mower, Smith, Miss McGrath QAclviserJ, Lombardi. Third Row-Rowe, Heiss, McGowan, Tracy, Friedman, Candrilli, N. Tracy, L. Pysher, Cochran, V. Pysher, Burger, B. Mower, Delanoy, Greenberg. Absent-Hallenbeck, Wieler, Story. Write, write, write anything, but always write news. The Echo is a monthly printed publication which closer to one another by friendly gossip, sound edi- enables students to learn the basic fundamentals of torials and news bits. Journalism. It also works to bring the student body Tl-IIE QI!-NCRMIS And we will dispense most eloquent music. The High School Chorus has three major activities: the Christmas Concert, the New York State School Music Association State Competitive Finals which were held at Hudson H. S. May 6 and the Spring Concert, May 20. The money from the sale of tickets for the two annual concerts, helps defray the expenses of transportation to the State Finals, which were held in Schenectady, and for the State Sectional Festival. Among the numbers sung at the Spring Concert, were: The Creation ......................... Willy Richter Rejoice Ye Christians Loudly' .... . .j. S. Bach Holy Holy Holy ....................... Dykes Shure Hail, Bright Abode from Tannhauser, Richard Wagner Italian Street Song ................... Victor Herbert June Walker, Soloist 'LAll the things you are ....... Fred Waring Arrangement There were also solos and ensembles. M01 First Sopranos-Beare, Benton, H. Bonventre, Brooks Brumaghin, Frerking, Furman, A. Hallenbeck, Hartman Humphrey, Kuder, Loomis, Matthews, Redner, Shults Story, Tompkins, Triem, White, Walker. Second Soi DiStefano, Harris, Hulbert, Pellegrino, Pixley, Planken: horn, D. Rivenburgh, Sterritt, L. Van Heest. Altos- pranos-Akersloot, Bauer, M. Bonventre, Boomhower Burns, Candrilli, Graff, Hitchcock, Moon, Moore, A Mower, Pilatich, Scoville, M. Stewart, R. Stewart, C Story, C, Watson, L. Watson, Weitlauf, Wieler, S, White Tenors-Curschmann, Durante, Erceg, Gilmour, Post, B. Sanchez, M. Story. Bassesilfsandel, I. Carter, G. Cooper, D'Avella, Ray Francis, R. Francis, Fanning, Gherardi, A. Goldschlag, Gregory, June, Krauss, D. Lange, S. Lange, J. O'Grady, Schermerhorn, D. Sims, M. Sims, Wiltse, Christmas Program 1776 Overture ................. .... Z amecnik White Christmas ............ ....... B erlin Santa Claus Is Coming to Town .......... Paul Yoder Danse des Militons ffrom the Nutcracker Suitej, Tschaikowsky Flute Solo by Betty Hanna Nola ................................. Felix Arndt Saxophone Solo by joe Candrilli Marche Militaire Francaise .............. SaintfSaens Happy Days March f James Holmes, Twirler .... Richards I Clarinets-Bronk, Carey, Carl, Colle, Cooper, Frecler: burgh, Hanna, Lanza, Mayer, Overbaugh, Ruzzi Straub, West, Wieler. Flutes-Evko, Hanna, Ryon. Alto Clarinet-Mondun. Alto Saxophone-Candrilli, Clapper, Scarcelli, Triem. Tenor Saxophone-D. Taylor. Baritone Saxophone-McGirt. French Horn-Callecina, M. Taylor. Baritone Horn-Iakeway, Holmes. Trombone-W. Darling, Deyo, Carter, Platner, Trumpets-Buttarozzi, R. Darling, Oscar, Prest, Quick, Scarlata, Springer. Percussion-Burzee, Monahan, Walker, Wishengrad, Vincent. TIHIIE BAND n Sitting, left to right-Izzo, Callecina, C. Horlacher, Beck. Standing-Mrs. Rusack, ffldviserjg B. Mower QSecretaryjg Mintzer Cluresidentjg Furman, Rogers fVicefPresidentj. A smatter of French is mevitoriousf' The French Club was organized a little late this year due to the illness of Madame Rusack. While its members have not yet sponsored an activity, they are working industriously on a Guignol or Punch and Judy show. The French club meets each Friday and is conducted in French. The programs consist of records, short skits, talks about France and other things which will help the members to become better acquainted with France. The Dramatics Club, less well known as The ability. Though the number of its active members Thespiansf' was organized last spring to give inter' is small, the group plans to stage at least one short ested students opportunities to enlarge their interests play in assembly before June. in amateur dramatics and to develop their acting ls the-fe no play, to ease the anguish of a tortured hour 7,1 First Row, left to right-J. McGrath, Magnus, Hartman, Freer, A. Mower, N. Smith. Second Rowe-Miss Lewis fAdviserJ, Castle, Rcdner, O. Rice, Hitchcock, Curschmann, Distefano, Russell, Bogardus, L. Tracy. AbsentHM. Culver, D. Lange. The functions of the Leaders Club are: to help their teacher by lining up the classes and taking attendanceg assisting in directing activitiesg and set' ting a good example to their classmates in neat appearance and promptness. 'iLet us do what honor demanclsf' Left to right M. Carter, M. Gilmour, L. Gallt, A. Rothrock, A. Becker. Left to right C Rice, E. Hadden, H. Bonventre, S. White, R. Mondun. The sinews of business. The members of the Class of 1949 wish to ex' press their appreciation to the girls who have so faithfully given of their time and energy to the sale of ice cream during their lunch hour. Their efforts helped materially in making this Yearbook financially possible. Sitting, Left to right--DuBois flvianagerj, Mr. Porter fCoachl, Monahan fAssistant Managed Standing-Bandel, Sims, Carter, Goldschlag, Burger, Mayer, Ieune, Meo. First Row, Left to right-Cooper, D. Lange, Sims, Wieler, Marquoit, Second Row-L. Tracy QManagerj, Ward, Deyo, Hallenbeck, S. Lange, Gallt, Mr. Porter fCoachj. Center-Scarcelli fAssistant Managerj. Catskill .High School had a very successful record' VARSITY SCORES on the basketball courts in the 1948f49 season. After Date Home Team Visiting Team a slow start the Varsity began to click and racked NOV- 30 THHHefSVi11e-27 C3fSki11-29 up a ten and eight won and lost record for the Dee- 3 CHE-14111-43 Roeliifflansen-41 season. Three of these defeats were at the hands of Dee- 7 Arlington-53 Catskill-39 class B teams, giving C. H. S. a nice ten and five Dee- 10 C21tS1ii11'Q31 Befh1eheIh Cehf-40 record in its own class. On the basis of this record Dee- 17 Catskill-68 Saint Pfiffiekls-42 and the four wins over Chatham and Roeliff Jansen Jah- 7 HUC1S0Hr-34 C21tSki11r'31 the Varsity was again invited to participate in the lah- 11 C21fSk111-46 Aflingmfl-51 class C sectionals at Saratoga. The Grange and Blue Jah- 14 CHfS1ii11-39 Columbia-45 made a good showing in the quarter finals, beating lah- 13 ChP1fhH1T1 43 Catskill-53 Cobleskill by a 50 to 36 score. Then the team took lah- 21 Catskill-37 Sausefties-47 on Van Rensselaer in the semiffinals, but had tough lah- 28 Catskill-41 Hudson 31 luck and finished on the short end of a 46 to 38 Feb- 4 Catskill-57 Chatham-37 score after a game Hght. The entire season was Feb- 8 Roeliffflansen-42 CarSkil1M51 marked by exceptionally good sportsmanship and Feb- 15 Catskill-46 Windham-31 clean play by the Catskill team. Sparked by John Feb. 19 Bethlehem Cen-H57 Catskill-61 Meo, Bill Burger, Dave Sims and Gene Goldschlag, Feb. 25 Saint P2iffiCk'S-34 Catskill-64 the team at times showed the great pass work and MH-fCh 1 Windham-49 Catskill-48 fine ball handling that goes with a championship March 4 Saugerties-37 Catskill-35 team. VARSITY SCORERS Meo - 212 Carter - 98 Burger - 183 Bandel - 57 S -ll- Y Sims - 164 Mayer - 22 Goldschlag - 102 jeune - 7 By sports like these are all our cares beguil'cl. Z?aaLef6af The 1948f49 Junior Varsity compiled one of the best records ever boasted by Catskill J. V. Their won and lost total of 13 and 4 was achieved by fine team work and excellent marksmanship. This team won many games by large scores and gives great promise to future Varsity teams. The team's leading scorers were Marshall Culver, Marvin Sims, Stanley Lange and Eric Wieler. ll.lllXlIlOR VARSIITY Victory is a thing of the will. J. V. SCORES Date Catskill Opponent Dec. 3 25 Roelilf Jansen-15 Dec. 7 27 Arlington-20 Dec. 10 15 Bethlehem Central-22 Dec. 17 83 S. P A.-13 Jan. 7 48 Hudson-28 Ian. 11 35 Arlington-30 jan. 14 52 Columbia-25 Jan. 18 27 Chatham-32 Jan. 21 46 Saugerties-23 Jan. 28 51 Hudson-36 Feb. 4 40 Chatham-29 Feb. 8 26 Roeliif Jansen-19 Feb. 15 68 Windham-28 Feb. 19 27 Bethlehem Central-42 Feb. 25 48 S. P A.-3 March 1 27 Windham-25 March 4 39 Saugerties-40 l45l Catskill High School Class C Section 2 Championship Soccer Team. A Courtin' Lady Victoryf' The Soccer team, showing excellent teamwork one. They took the Section 2 Championship from in all but one of its games, enjoyed the most sucf Waterford, last year's defending champions, cessful Soccer season of any squad in C. H. S. C. H. S. scoring twentyffour goals to five for their history. They won nine games, tied one and lost opponents. First Row, left to right-Sims, Whitbeck, Goldschlag, Van Allen, Meo, Mr. Porter fCoachJ, Burger, B. Cooper, Walker, M. Sims. Second Row-DuBois fManagerJ, Deyo, Schermerhorn, Bandel, Beare, Schloss, Hallenbeck, Shufelt, jeune, Monahan. Third Row-Freese, G. Cooper, Gallt, Heath, Cardinale, Oscar, Durante, Candrilli, Scarcelli. S O Q C IE R IB A S IE IBD A II II Front Row, left to rightgMeo, Schloss, Whitbeck, Francis, Cardinale, Shufelt, Cooper. Second RowfHaines flvlanagerj, Collins, Hanna, Kraljevich, Wolfe, Schamerhorn, Deyo, D. Sims, Marquoit, Mr. Porter fCoachJ. Third Row-Francis, Oscar, Ferretti, Sims. 'LTO love the game beyond the prize. The short baseball season was shortened even more good, many close games were not decided till the by the rain which arrived regularly-with every last out, showing much promise for the seasons scheduled game. While the season's record was not ahead. Left to right-Platner, Kuder, Matthews, Shults, Triem, Humphrey. Standing-Bonventre fManagerl. 'KSiricere, energetic, capable arid wellflilqeclf' CAQQPAQJQFJ Chosen to lead our school in cheering the teams on to victory we have done our best to merit the approval of our fellow students and friends. Left to rightwB. Fredenburgh, Lombardi, B. Hanna, Gallt, D. Hanna, Yerkovitch. Standing- H. Weitlauf fManagerj Activity arid spirit win the admiration of all. H Our high school carries on a savings program, to establish thrift habits in school children. ' IlNTlRArMllIRAL Q One for all, and all for one. This year's interfclass chamf pionship was characterized by good sportsmanship and tense rivalry between the classes throughout. In the first game the juniors romped over the frosh team. Next game, after a stiff struggle the seniors ii' nally broke loose to trounce the sophs 39f28. In the final game the juniors were pitted against the indomf itable seniors. After leading most of the way the seniors took the championship 37f34. INTERfCLASS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS IBANIIQIINC Sitting-Story, L. Van Heest, Pelle' grino, Triem, Smith, Rouse, Mr Light fAdviserD, Gilmour fAssiste ant Adviserl, Matthews, Loomis Humphrey, Mower, Candrilli. Seci ond row-Becker, Lipari, Tomp- kins, Horlacher, Pysher, Cochran Mower, Smith, Sterritt, jarck, Gallt Beck, Hanna. Third row-Pilatich Thorne, Cooper, Libman, Scarlata Lane, Burzee, Veri, Hadden, Bronk, Van Heest, Adams. Fourth row- Candrilli, Cooper, Buttarozzi, Lee Reither, Heath, Caranglo, Harris Valentine. Top row - Hobart Castle, Sanchez, Story, Gregory, Goldschlag, Wieler. Sitting, left to right-O'Grady, Bloom, R. Schloss, Coach Mayer, Matthews fCheerleaderJ, Oren, Buck. Standing-Krauss, Schoen, Rose, DuBois, Fan ning, Mr. McCarty fAdviserj. .ldcznowzzclgemenfa Photography: Ronald Johnstone, Catskill, New York. Cover Design: Richard Buck. Printing: Progress Publishing Associates, Inc., Albany, New York. a