Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 85 of the 1947 volume:

1947 LYRE Presented by the Senior Gass of Baldwinsyille Academy Dedication To Mr. Getman, who in our high school days proved a loyal and sound advisor and homeroom teacher, we. the Senior Class, are proud to dedicate this 1947 issue of the I.yre. I Zribute to the Board of Education We, the Seniors, wish to acknowledge the many opportunities the Board of Education lias made available to us, and which have contributed greatly to our success. We shall try in every way possible to pass these opportunities on to others who have not yet been so fortunate. Seated left to right they are: Earl T. Wood. Richard Perkins. Alex F. Jones. Raymond Lynch, Mrs. Edgar Tappan. Standing: William Pfarrer, Emerson Tupper. John B. Pilette. Matthew A. Sinnett. A Message from the Principal To the Class of 1947 — Congratulations and Best Wishes I know that you will not take these congratulations and hest wishes too lightly. Webster defines congratulations as the act of expressing sympathetic pleasure on account of some happy event.” Truly, graduation from high school is an important and happy event for each one of you. It signifies an achievement of which you may he proud, and an accomplishment whose value you will appreciate more fully as you grow older. During the time of youth there is a tendency to take the American Way of Life and its freedoms for granted — things like a public high school education, the right to be able to pick your own work, to be able to sound off when things aren’t suitable to your own viewpoint, to be able to pursue the things that make you happy. The fact that you are able to take all of these things for granted speaks well for our great democracy. It means that our democracy and our freedoms have never really been threatened or interfered with through wars on our own soil, or disastrous political upheavals or any other kinds of radical changes that have happened in so many other countries of the world. As high school graduates, your achievements have labeled you as intelligent, capable citizens ready to assume your duties and responsibilities. Part of your task will be the job of maintaining the heritage which is also the right of youth who follow you. I feel certain that, as a result of your efforts and achievements in life, following generations of young people will be able to continue to take for granted our American Way of Life. Never forget that you are Americans, and work together to further the ideals that have been handed down to you. 'C t r'TTv ‘ TT Zribute to the Zeackers To the faculty of Baldwinsville Academy we, the Class of 1947, extend our thanks and sincere appreciation for their untiring efforts in preparing us for the future work we have chosen, we offer them the tribute of all we hope to accomplish. It is our aim to follow their leadership to a better understanding of the world and its problems. Bruno Baker. B.S.. M.Ed. Mathematics Eunice Beyerl 7th Year Mathematics and Science Margaret Kuch Junior and Senior High Art Clarissa Cooledge. B.S., MS. 9th Year Science, Biology Theodore Durgee. M.S. Vice-Principal Richard Cary. B.S. 9th Year Social Studies Kenneth Drumm. B.S. Music Dorothy Finnegan. D.I I. Dental Hygienist Mae Coodfellow. B.A. Latin, German English 1 and II Margaret Nyhart I Ionic Economics' Blanche Pender Commercial Joseph Guerrera, B.S. Boys’ Physical Education. Coach, Health Mildred Hamilton. A.B., M.A. Social Studies II and 12 Marian Houck Grade Music Marie McCrea Nurse Alta Olney 8th Year Mathematics and Science Pearl Palmer 7th Year Social Studies Lorraine Safron English HI and IV Mae Sawyer 8th Year Social Studies. 7th Year English Katheryn Schemel Physical Education and Health Gladys Widcer. B.S. Glenn Whitcomb Commercial Agriculture and Industrial Arts Mae Reynolds...................8th Year English Maude Steirley................Librarian Frank Mathews ......... Chemistry and Physics Sophia de Groat Angie Ellison Edna Hunter ¥ Dorothy Ingersoll Mary Mili.f.r Ruth More Edna Moyf.r Dorothy Parish Jean Sanders Katherine Kinslonv Irene Reddick Office Staff AII work and little play makes them best loved of all. Without Ethel's and Mrs. Loop's dauntless work, the school could not function. Mrs. Rowell has had to replace Mrs. Loop because of illness. These two office workers have helped many a student out in a tight pinch. Zhank you to the janitors We think it s time for us to take notice of the grand job our janitors are doing in keeping our school as clean and as comfortable as possible. We thank you very much. Mr. Austin. Mr. Sidman, Mr. Hamm, and Mr. Orr, for the job you're doing. President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Class Officers FIRST HALF Roy Brainard Mary Weigand Homer Merrifield Kenneth Kimball SECOND HALF Roy Brainard Richard McGivney Richard McDermott Janice Abbott Senior Class Advisor Miss Mildred Hamilton MARILYN L. BAUST Mickey'' Marilyn can be found most any time in the Home Ec. room baking a cake or sweeping up tbc Hoor. Marilyn came to us Iron� Central and her activities there were Badminton. Archery, Bas- ketball, and Volleyball. TIMOTHY BOND Timmy Timothy hails from Plainville way. His favorite pastime is play- ing pool, so if you ever need him, you know where to find him. His main activity was four years of football. ROY BRAINARD Roy Tall, blond, blue eyes — my. what a man! Roy is the Senior president and has done a won- derful job in seeing that things get done. He has taken part in I li-Y. Football. Chorus. Lyre Staff. School Orchestra, and In- tcrclass Basketball. JANICE ABBOTT Janice During her four years of high school she has joined the ranks of being one of the most intelli- gent Seniors. Between her trips from Cold Spring to school every day and home again, she has found time for Chorus. Latin, Classical Club. French Club, and Sigma Pi Rho and Lyre Staff. ALBERTA BENNETT Bert Bert started out with us but left for North High. But she came back here to graduate with our Senior class. Her activities here have been Chorus. Vo lleyl rail. Band. Basketball. Girls Glee Club, and the Lyre Staff. SALLY L. ARMSTRONG Sail y Another one of our new addi- tions. Sally came to us in her Sophomore year and has gotten herself chosen as the most popu- lar girl in the Senior class. I ler activities have been Sub-Debs. Sigma Pi Rho, Journalism, C horus. Basketball. Lyre Stuff, and Ken. THOMAS BENTLEY Tommy One of our quieter seniors (ex- cept in study hall). Tommy came to us from Eastwood High in his Junior year. During his year and a half he has taken part in Inter- class. Baseball, and Football. H JULIA BELLOWS Julia One of our quieter Seniors (yes. there are a few). Julia comes from Lysander every day on one of the buses. Though she may be quiet, she has a pleasant smile for everyone she meets. WILLIAM BRAUKSIECK Jug Bill is a war veteran wlio Iins come back to finish school. He has worked hard and deserves n great break. Here's hoping he has good luck in his future work. ANNE M. BROWN Anne A little gal from Plainvitle! Though she may be small she sure knows her way around. Anne has participated in Jour- nalism. Chorus. Volleyhall, and Basketball, and the Senior play. ROSEMARY BUCCI Rosemary Rosemary is a girl who is going places. You have a right to envy her if you have ever seen her rejjort card. Rosemary has been very busy with the Lyre Stuff, Red Cross. Basketball. Volley- ball. Journalism, and a number ol other activities. VIRGINIA CARRINGTON Ginny Ginny is majoring in Home Ec. She is learning how to cook and sew and how to keep house, so if any of you men want a good wife, you know where to look. F.H.A.. Chorus. Band. Home Ec. Club, and Volleyball are her activities. JACK CARY Jack Jack of all trades, master of one. Need we say more? During his four years of high school, lie has participated in Football. Bas- ketball. Baseball, Chorus, Band, and Hi-Y. Jack can be found most any time driving to and from Maple Road in that new Plymouth. I wonder what's out there besides Maple trees? ROBERT CHURCH “Bob” Bob has made quite a name for himself with the leading role of the Senior Play. He hails from Church Road. If you hap- pen to sec a big Buick going by and a little boy behind the wheel, you can rest assured that it s Bob. Bob's activities are Inter- class and Barnyard Basketball. I li-Y, and the Senior Play. HELEN CLARK Helen If you ever sec her without that broad smile, it s surprising. I lelcn lives in Plainvillc, but she doesn't spend all her time on the hus. You can usually find her riding in a blue car with a very efficient chauffeur. Her activities are Chorus. Journalism. Lyre Staff, Girls Glee Club. Basket- ball. and Volleyball. DORIS COMSTOCK Doris 1 lie business woman of the Senior Class, you can always find her running around the halls, laughing and talking. (About what, we don’t know.) Doris has participated in Basketball, Classi- cal Club. Journalism. Chorus, and Lyre Staff. JEANNE DRABEL Jeanne ’ Jeanne is one of our ambitious girls. She is willing to help out in any emergency of any kind and to he at any service at any time. She also spends her spare time helping out in the usually overcrowded library. Her activi- ties for the four years have been Journalism. Glee Club, F.H.A., Basketball. Volleyball, and Bowl- ing. STERLING GATES “Slinky He sleeps through classes if lie comes at all and spends most of his time generally annoying all the teachers but he s a lot of fun. When he isn’t working in Gate’s store he may be found on the athletic field being a foot- ball hero or playing center-field or down in the gym with the senior interclass team. MARY J. COOPER Mary If ever you want any tickets sold for a play or something just call on Mary. She makes you take them whether you want them or not. Mary spends her free time in the library and with Journalism, Glee Club. Triangles. F.H.A., Basketball. Volleyball, and Bowling. Busy, isn’t she? ROLAND J. DACK Rol o Rollo is one of the senior class geniuses. In music, that is. He has a great knack for the sax and also the piano. During his four years ol high school he has par- ticipated in Bund. Chorus. Dance Band, Intcrclass, und, last but not least, the Senior Play. FREIDA DUNBAR ”Fre«J T In a few years Freida may be pushing Harry James right out of the spotlight. Most of her four years have been spent in the auditorium where she practices everything from Beethoven to Count Basie. Besides the Dance Band and the regular band, she has also sung in ( horus. so you see she’s quite the musical one. She’s always good naturod — naturally. ROBERT FUESS Bob” If you happen to need a good electrician or an excellent painter, first call on Bob. Bob has his hands full if there is a play or a show going on in the auditorium. Between his studies and electrical work he has found time for Band, Football, Lyre Staff, and Inter- class. PATRICIA GALLAGHER Pat You can find Pat most any time in Room 2 doing her health. Yes. it is quite a problem, isn’t it? During her four years of high school, she has participated in Chorus. Basketball. Volleyball. Bowling, and Journalism. ROSEMARY GILMORE 'Rosemary Another silent member of the class. Rosemary doesn t have much to say. but she keeps her- self pretty busy in the Home Ec. room. She is an active member of F.H.A.. and will be a good homemaker for someone some day. JOI IN I IF.NDF.RSON Johnny Jolmny hails from Mnplc Road, and il is very easily seen ilia! lie is quite liter wolf. (Be care ful. girls.) Johnny's activities lor the lour years of high school are Bas- ketball. Barnyard. Inlerclnss. and 1 li-Y. MARILYN KOONMEN Marilyn” Marilyn comes from Lysander (the school s full of them) and shes another one who doesn’t have much to say; hut her per- sonality lias brought her innu- merable friends. She is noted for her well-groomed appearance, and. at present, an ex-Navy man seems to take up most of her time. However, she still manages to participate in Chorus. Basket- ball. Volleyball. Sigma Pi Rho. Bowling, and Journali sm. DOROTHY GRAFF “Dorothy” Every inch of Dorothy is good natured. She's always jolly and always has a smile for everyone. She added a bit of humor to the Senior Play ns one of the P.T.A. ladies. Basketball. Volleyball. President of F.H.A. and Chorus arc some of her many activities. STUART HOSLER ”Bu, Inch” Stu is a fellow of many tal- ents. Besides being one of our most popular boys, he is also one of the wittiest. He has been in Chorus. Band. Prize Speaking, played Football. Varsity and J.V. Basketball, and is co-editor of the Lyre. He likes good books, good jokes, and women! Here's your chance, girls. MARION CRAY “Morion Marion may usually be found in the ticket booth at the “Pal- ace. but between shows she comes to school. She s amiable and one whom the teachers never have to worry about. Her assign- ments are always done, and Mar- ion is probably the only Senior who can ever boast of that fact. INEZ HOWARD “Inez” Inez arrived here this year from Warners and it didn t take her long to become quite at home. Of course, most of the activities such as Glee Club. Home Eco- nomics Club. Basketball, and Volleyball she participated in at Warners. She is a member of Chorus here and outside of school most of her time is taken up by n certain Sea Scout. I ler cute smile has brought her many Iriends. Can t you just see her teaching Kindergarten ? RICIIARD LOVELESS Me Ah’ ni from the Soulli — the deep South, that is. Yes, Jake came hack to his old Alma Mater after having been in Virginia lor the past live years. He stepped right into the sports field, proving his ability in Basketball. Foot- ball. and Baseball. Tall, dark and handsome, that’s Dick. But nobody (women, that is) seems to be able to get an inside track. Richard, why don t you open that door? rici iard j. McDermott Dick’' Dick has spent most of his time in high school setting up or taking down the movie projector. Football. Interclass and Barnyard Basketball, and Sea Scouts have helped to fill in the rest of the time. Maybe that’s how lie got those muscles — but where did he get that smile? Dick is really quite a hunk of man! MARY ANNE LA POINTE Mary Anne Oomph! — that’s what Mary Anne has and plenty of it. That long dark hair and that figure — need we say more? She rides back and forth to school in a certain black Ford — bet you can t guess whose it is. Anyway. Mary Anne has been in Journal- ism, Chorus, played Basketball. Volleyball, and been on the Bowling team. Yes. she’s quite a gidl CARLTON MAYER Carl They say still water runs deep and Carl is certainly a classic ex- ample of this statement. He is rather small and very handsome with that dark wavy hair and those dark eyes (pardon me while I drool). He hails from Red Rock and between hitch- hiking back and forth, he has managed to play Interclass Bas- ketball and be an avid Sea Scout. No. he doesn’t say much, but with that smile he doesn t have to. RICHARD McGIVNEY Mac Dick is the custodian of the sweets bar at the local Bijou. I don t think he has any enemies because, though he has been un- obtrusive throughout the four years, he has gathered a host of friends. He has played Football, Interclass Basketball, been in Sea Scouts and helped with the Stu- dent Council. I wish he weren’t so bashful. MYRA Mac-CREA Myra To tell about Myra would take at least two volumes. She s the clown of the class. If anything happens, be it comic or tragi� , everyone automatically takes it for granted that Myra was in on the deal. She Bowled, played Basketball and Volleyball, sang in the Chorus and was very ac- tive in Home Economics. Believe it or not. Myra, we all love you. BARBARA LETTERMAN Barb Barb is blonde, attractive and likes blue Chevvies. She lives the year round by the scenic Seneca and comes back and forth to school on the bus. She likes to bowl, especiajly with a Quinn tct. She sings in the Chorus. Sub-Debs. Journalism. Lyre Staff. HELEN McARDELL Helen Helen comes from the country and doesn’t have much to say. but have you heard her play the piano? They say music speaks louder than words — or is that action? Well, anyway. Helen is good! She also plays Basketball and Volleyball, sings in the Chorus and was an able typist on the Lyre Staff. Keep up the good work. Helen. HOMER MERRIFIELD Herk Hcrk. our most atlilclic senior, lias spent most of his lime for the past four years indulging in any and every sport that lias been offered. Football. Basketball. Baseball, and any others you can name. Herk has participated in Chorus, Hi-Y, and Classical Club. BARBARA PICKARD “Pick Another athlete in the crowd. Barb is particularly noted for her bowling. She plays Basketball. Volleyball. sings in the Chorus, and was the maid in the Senior play, but before everything else she likes “Peanut.” THOMAS McMAHON “Tommy” Tommy is the class orator and I understand he wants to be a lawyer later on. He II have no trouble becoming one and I m sure anyone in the Senior class will verify the fact that he can certainly argue a point. He has been in Prize Speaking. Classical Club. Band, and Scouts, and with that black wavy hair — well, how many hearts have you broken? MARY ALICE MERRIAM Mary Alice Mary Alice, stop talking! Mary Alice, turn around! In spite of her devotion to conversation, Mary Alice has found time to be active in Ciris’ Basketball. Vol- leyball. Chorus. Journalism, and Sub Debs. Her vibrant person- ality makes her one of the best- liked seniors. ROBERT MERRIFIELD “Bob Oh. you man you! Yes. Bob is the manly type — those football shoulders. When he isn't playing Football or Interclass Basketball or attending a Sea Scout meeting, he may be found in Gates’ store. Bob s always got a big smile for the customers — no wonder that store has so much trade. ERA NENTWICK Era Era’s very unassuming but si e has made her presence known, especially in Social Studies Class when she comes up with an an- swer to one of Miss Hamilton’s impossibles. Basketball. Volley- ball. F.H.A.. and Journalism at- tribute to her successful four years. CATHERINE PALMER “Kale” Kale is the artist of the class. Some day we may be wearing dresses designed by Miss Palmer.” She is a member of the I'.H.A. and may be lound most any time in the Home Ec. room. She is in Chorus and on the Lyre staff, but spends most of her time drawing. II I could draw like that. I’d spend all my linie at it. RUTH PILBEAM Rllth Ruth may live in a valley, but I understand she s fond of I Iil!s” (pun —pun). No one seems to know her secret formula for that nice complexion of hers. Maybe it s due to her activity in Basket- ball. Volleyball, and Bowling. Ruth is an outstanding vocalist and sings in the Chorus and is also an active member of Jour- nalism. ELEANOR ROSS Eleanor Eleanor comes quite a distance to school on the bus, but this hasn't inhibited her activity in Basketball. Volleyball. Journal- ism, and Chorus. She managed to take part in the Senior Play in her spare time and though she doesn't talk much, when she does, everybody listens. EDNA RACHA Edna Edna doesn’t have much to say. but with that smile she doesn't have to. She loves to bowl and proved very able on the girls, team. In her spare time she has played the sax in both the Swing Band and the regular band, besides singing in the Chorus and playing Basketball. JOSEPH REEVES Joe rides on the bus and may he seen palling around with a g.'rl from Cold Spring. Even though Joe would rather sleep than any- thing else, he Jias managed to keep himself quite busy in Sea Scouts. Interclass, and Barnyard Basketball. Howard things lately, Joe? PATRICIA SINNETT Pot The pedestrians well know the driving ability (?) of Pat. On rare occasions she lets her father borrow the car. She has taken part in Journalism. Volleyball. Basketball. Chorus. Band. Sigma Pi Rho, Sub Debs, and Prize Speaking, along with vurious plays, etc. So you can readily see why she has no spare time. JEAN TE1ER Tele'' A one-woman cheering section. I do believe that Tete has kept the team and the cheerleaders going all these years. Swish — that was Jean playing basketball. That sour note in the alto section — that was Jean! Volleyball. Bowling. Journalism. Sub-Debs, and Sigma Pi Rho — yes. Tele's had her finger in all of them — in fact, she’s had her whole hand in. Need we say more? KENNETII 11IOMAS ’ Kenny ’ Kenny may well be remem- bered by his role of Fatty’’ in the Junior play and also as Mr. Parker in the Senior play. When he hasn t been practicing for some dramatic production, he has been singing in the Chorus, play- ing 1‘oolhall or Interclnss Basket- ball or participating in Journal- ism and Classical Club. Oh. yes. he does a little school work on the side. MARY WEIGAND Stretch Yes. Mary is the Brain of the class, but this by no means de- tracts from her personality. Be- sides her many academic achieve- ments. Stretch has also set up quite a record on the basketball court. Volleyball. Sigma Pi Rho, Classical Club, and Prize Speak- ing have also helped to keep her busy lor lour short years. A Catherine Palmer Tom Bentley and Cousin Eleanor Ross Anne Brown Rosemary Gilmore Kenneth Kimball Joseph Reeves Helen McArdell Helen Clark Freida Dunbar Stuart Hosler Rosemary Bucci and Sister Marilyn Baust Virginia Carrington i Mary A. Merriam Marilyn Koonmen Patricia Sinnett Mary Weicand Barbara Pickard John Cary Mary A. LaPointe Ruth Pilbf.am Janice Abbott Barbara Letterman Myra MacCrea William Hanley Dorothy Graff Edna Raciia Patricia Gallagher Doris Comstock Alberta Bennett Jeanne Drabf.l Sally Armstrong Julia Bellows Robert Church i Senior Parade Patricia Sinnett Mary Anne LaPointe Sally Armstrong Sally Armstrong Jean Teter Dorothy Graff Freida Dunbar Rosemary Bucci Myra MacCrea Janice Abbott Mary Weigand Mary Weigand Mary Weigand Rosemary Bucci Patricia Sinnett Edna Racha Mary Anne LaPointe Mary Alice Merriam Inez Howard Helen Clark Patricia Sinnett Mary Anne LaPointe Jean Teter Catherine Palmer Jean Teter Doris Comstock Myra MacCrea Sally Armstrong Alberta Bennett Patricia Sinnett Janice Abbott Sally Armstrong Prettiest - Handsomest Figure - Physique Most Popular Most Original Wittiest Sense of Humor Best Dancer Most Studious Talks Most, Says Least Talks Least, Says Most Most Reliable Most Respected Done Most for School Most Likely to Succeed Best Dressed Eyes Hair Complexion Smile Profile Glamour Oomph! Most Athletic Hands Most Fun Argues Most Clown Personality Legs Most Versatile Best Nalured Cutest Roy Brainard Homer Merrifield Stuart Hosier Kenneth Kimball Kenneth Kimball John Henderson John Cary William Hanley Robert Fuess Charles Lee ' Stuart Hosier Stuart Hosier Robert Fuess William Hanley Thomas McMahon 1 homas McMahon Richard Loveless Roy Brainard Roy Brainard Thomas Bentley Thomas McMahon John Cary Homer Merrifield William Hanley Richard McDermott Thomas McMahon Joseph Reeves Stuart Hosier John Cary Stuart Hosier Kenneth Thomas Thomas Bentley A ICE CREAM LYRE STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Editor..................Rosemary Bucci Feature Editor..........Patricia Sinnett Assistants: Barbara Pickard, Roy Brainard Girls’ Sports................Jean Teter Assistant: Barbara Letterman Boys’ Sports.................Jack Cary Assistant: Homer Merrifield Class Will........................Doris Comstock Class Prophecy..........Sally Armstrong Class History..........Janice Abbott Photography.....................Kenneth Kimball Art................................Mary Weigand Assistant: Catherine Palmer Advisor............................Miss Hamilton LYRE STAFF If Room 2 seemed to be in a state of turmoil during the first few months of 1947. you may put the blame on the Lyre Staff. Rosemary struggled to get write-ups and reports together by April I. Kenny could he seen taking pictures of the students engaged in their activities -— we think he has done a wonderful job. This year — Baldwinsville’s centennial — we've produced a year hook with eight extra pages and overflowing with pictures. BUSINESS STAFF Editor...................Stuart Hosier Circulating Mgr......Thomas McMahon Advertising Mgr..........Robert Fuess Assistants: Alberta Bennett, Robert Merrifield Typist...............Mary Alice Merriam Assistants: Era Nentwick, Helen Clark, Helen McArdell II Class of'48 The Junior Class has enjoyed an active and profitable year. In November we had a Junior sports dance which was fol- lowed in December by the spectacular Christmas Ball. Novel decorations and fine music attracted a record attendance to make this a huge success. For their dramatic contribution, the Class of ’48 presented a mystery-comedy. ' The Phantom Bells.” This proved to be of high entertainment value, not only to the audience but to the cast and directors as well. These activities were under the able supervision of our class officers: President .............................Ronald Aplin Vice-President.................................James Haydon Secretary......................................Norma Harkins Treasurer.....................Mary Jeanne Delaney Our advisor, Mrs. Safron, and numerous class committees. The Junior Class seems to have an abundance of athletes — both boys and girls. The football squad felt the weight of Van Dusen s and Wilcox’s ability to throw long passes. The varsity basketball team couldn’t get along without Van Derveer’s set shots and the J.V.’s certainly knew that Snow. Russ. Barnum and Steele were there. These boys were aided by the cheering ability of Shirley Ridall, Norma Harkins. Mary Peder- son. Barbara Bond. Rosalie Reeves and June Howard. The baseball squad felt the pitching power of Wilcox, plus the fielding of Russ. Barnum. Steele and a host of others. Both the Junior boys and girls interclass basketball teams had a good season. The teams who went to the state bowling tournament included many Juniors, as did the volleyball and softball teams. The Juniors are also well represented in Journalism. Band and Chorus. Particularly noteworthy is Barb Bond s singing ability. As the year draws to a close, we are all looking forward to the annual class picmc which will be our last time together as Juniors — we hope. Class of ’49 Miss Hosenfeld. Mrs. Wright, and Mrs. Pender have had a hard time trying to tame the uproarious Sophomore Class this year. But really underneath it all, we aren't so bad. In fact, we have many talented students among us. We chose the follow- ing to lead our class: President....................................Donald Cole Vice-President.................................John Delaney Secretary....................................Louise Chappel Treasurer.....................................Doris Brand The Sophs were represented in the sports department with Bob Germain on the J.V. basketball team and several boys playing football. Also, the Sophomore Interclass team played some really excitin'g games. The girls played basket- ball and volleyball, while Carolyn Auyer and Barbara Simon went out for cheering. In our Freshman year, Mary Marden and Frederick Currier took prize speaking honors. Last year we, as Freshmen, organized a Junior Student Council and Junior Journalism. We have sponsored several successful dances and also a hayride. Band, chorus, and journalism are given a boost by the Sophomore Class, as well as Hi-Y, Sub-Debs, and Sigma Pi Rho. We have had a lot of fun during the past two years and hope to be as successful in the future as we have been in the past. f President...... Vice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer...... ...Roderick Dow Jack Montague ...Evelyn Heron .Ann McCarthy Class of’50 The Freshmen have really been busy during their first year of Senior High School. The Student Council has been one of their main goals. Its chief purpose is to create a sense of responsibility for all students by giving them some post to fill. Ste-ha-hah. the Junior Branch of the New York State His- torical Association, is also heartily indorsed by the Freshmen. Junior prize speaking has found several able Freshmen par- ticipating. Four girls and four boys are now practicing under the able supervision of Miss Palmer and Mr. Durgee. Along with prize speakers, the Freshmen also have basketball players — everyone a star. Several Freshman girls have been cheer- leaders and will probably continue throughout their four years. The Miss America Club also kept many of the girls busy. With all these activities going on, it has made this year a very busy one. Do you suppose you could keep this pace for five days a week and forty weeks of the year? {Junior High School Student Council After a successful year, the Junior High Student Council is able to display an honorable record of achievements. These include the continuation of the Safety Patrol, the Honor Roll, the Hall Monitors, and the Fire Drill Monitors. Also, they have initiated an honor system to provide block letters for students based on their school activities. All these accomplishments, as in all the work of the student council, is to give each student an active part in school activities and sense of responsibility and fair judgment toward others. Safety Patrol Both the North and South Side divisions of the Safety Patrol carry out the same duties of protecting the boys and girls from harm when crossing the street. The South Side Patrol has in its hands the safety and conduct of the children who come on the bus from Maple Road. Since last fall the members of the North and South Side Safety Patrol have been faithfully carrying out their assigned duties. The members of these patrols have been glad to find the rest of the students ready to follow the traffic rules which have een set up At the end of this term all of the boys who have been Patrol Boys since last fall will receive Twenty-five Hour Certificates as a reward for their fine and outstanding services. journalism Club The Journalism Club has taken great strides this year, as it has acquired many new members and has improved its worthy paper in new columns and new staff members. During the fall five members attended the ESSPA Convention in Syra- cuse and had a chance to see the school papers of other schools and receive new pointers on the improvements of our own paper. The Club has greatly improved the paper in its layout, new columns, and reading legibility. President Rosemary Bucci Rosalyn Reeves Vice-President Doris Comstock Peggy McDermott Secretary Mary Alice Merriam John Delaney T reasurer Rosalyn Reeves Barbara Letterman Editor Jean Teter Corrine Rosti Assistant Editor Eleanor Kaye Feature Editor Patricia Sinnett Paul Naumann Assistant Feature Editor Anne Brown Gordon Slye Girls’ Sports Jeanne Ecker Jeanne Ecker Boys’ Sports Jack Wilcox Ralph Gates Art Editor Paul Neumann Micki Sellen Assistant Art Editor Windsor Price Dolores Bloodgood Advertising Manager Eleanor Sears Eleanor Sears Circulation Manager Ann Bucci Mary Currie Fashion Editor Sally Armstrong Virginia Hartwell Faculty Advisors Miss Hosenfeld Miss Hosenfeld Mrs. Widger Mrs. Pender Mrs. Pender Mrs. Widger I Kd Cross This year, under the leadership of Mrs. McCrea, the school nurse, and Rose- mary Bucci. president during the first half, the Red Cross was able to reach many of its goals. 1 he annual drive at the beginning of the year had, or almost had, 100 per cent in all the rooms. The school and classrooms filled many gift boxes to send overseas at Christmas. At Christmas, also, more than a hundred favors were made for sick children in hospitals. Representatives of the Senior and Junior Red Cross, together, made several crossword puzzle scrapbooks for ill servicemen. A very successful Red Cross benefit dance in March netted $71.00. The organization was very proud that Philip Keenly was One of the six chosen to represent the county at the National Convention in Cleveland. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer FIRST HALF Rosemary Bucci Ruth Gruber William Hanley Peter McManus SECOND HALF Kenneth Krafft Jimmy Collins Eleanor Sears Virginia Loomis Chorus Although not appearing as much as last year, the Chorus has nevertheless been kept very busy. Rehearsing on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the members feel that they are lucky to prepare their numbers for concerts. This year we learned more difficult arrangements than any of us had ever seen. One of everybody s favorites is the popular Negro spiritual, 'Were You There. With the Christmas Concert a success, everyone feels that the Spring Concert will be the same. We hope that next year will be as successful as this year. (jirls Chorus Newly organized this year, the Glee Cluh gave their initial performance in the Christmas Concert when two numbers were rendered. The girls were kept busy in the last semester by learning songs for the Spring Concert, two of which were difficultly arranged for three-part harmony. More success to the Girls’ Glee Club in the year 1947-48. pUntk (jtade (flee Club As one passes the auditorium eighth period on Mondays, he or she no doubt will hear the Girls’ Chorus practicing hard and long, so that eventually jtheir voices will blend as one and that the song will be worth hearing. The Chorus is composed of ninth grade girls and is under the capable and congenial leadership of Miss Houck. This year it has taken part in the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert in May. On Wednesday the girls in the Senior Chorus join us in Chorus. Maud Should a stranger wander in our halls during seventh period on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays, one of the first things he would hear would be the band. Although we found that last year’s graduates held hey positions, it wasn't long before others had little or no difficulty in these spots. 1 he football games, the Hallowe en Mardi Gras, and the Christmas and Spring Concerts were among some of our successes of the year. A number well liked by everyone is George Gershwin s Rhapsody in Blue. We hope that the band has more success next year. Losing only a few members by graduation, this should be easily accomplished. Orchids are due Mr. Drumm for the time and effort he has given in rehearsals and private lessons. r ;'Dance Maud Newly organized this year, the Dance Band has become the most popular organization in the Music Department. Every Friday noon, the student body has a chance to appreciate the music by cutting a rug. They could not have selected a more appropriate theme song than “Through a Thousand Dreams. Undoubtedly more than a thousand have dreamed that sooner or later we might have a dance band of our own. Even though those noon rehearsals were a bit hectic, we re all glad that the members didn’t give them up. The vocalists also add a lot to the songs. 1 hey were chosen in tryouts. Belter luck next time to the kids who tried but didn't make it. Let’s hope that the demand for the Dance Band will continue in the following years. Sigma Pi Kko With the familiar Si-Si war whoop, another meeting of the Sigma Pi Rho is under way. The year was started off by the rushing of candidates for membership, which was climaxed by a Halloween rush party. Twelve new members were taken in. Soon after this, several club members attended the annual convention held at the Onondaga Hotel. The sorority worked on Christmas baskets for the poor, wash cloths for the Red Cross and a program for the Teen Canteen as community projects. Social activities have been few and far between, but included a hay ride and a joint meeting with the Hi-Y. OFFICERS President..............................Sally Armstrong Treasurer......................................Jeanne Ecker Vice-President ..........................Norma Harkins Sergeant at Arms...........................Jean Teter Recording Secretary................Mary Carol Pederson Historian Ellen Currie Correspondence Secretary................Regina Hunter Publicity Manager............................Pat Sinnett Advisor...........................Mrs. Lorrette Lamson m-y The Hi-Y can be quickly distinguished by their many blue jackets and Hi-Y emblems as they pass through the B. H. S. corridors. Meeting every Tuesday night, they have accomplished much, including marching in the Halloween Mardi Gras parade, pushing the Student Council, helping the Teen-Canteen get started, and presenting a successful play. During the year many speakers were obtained, the highlight being Mr. Bell’s speech — Boy and Girl Relations. FIRST HALF President .......................................Stuart Hosier Vice-President .........................Homer Merrifield Secretary .................................Roy Brainard Treasurer..........................................Jack Wilcox Chaplain .....................................Jack Cary Advisor............. SECOND HALF President ..............................Homer Merrifield Vice-President ....................................Roy Brainard Secretary ........................................Robert Church Treasurer..........................................James Hanley Chaplain ........................................James Haydon .................Mr. Baker Juture Homemakers of America Were Only a Year Old! Newly formed this year, the Baldwinsville Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America is only a part of a state and national organization. Its members include girls who have taken Home Economics courses. Under the leadership of: President ........................................Dorothy Graff Vice-President ...................................Jeanne Drabel Secretary ..............................................Virginia Carrington Corresponding Secretary.............................Era Nentwick Treasurer.....................................Frances Jane Mohat the club selected “Service to Others’ as their theme for the year. Prominent events on the calendar were Christmas carolling, installation of officers and initiation of members, the initiation banquet, an annual dance, and field trips. We are getting older. Before we reach the age of two years, we hope to accomplish much. Till then — we remain — the Future Homemakers of America. Juture Jarmers of America We have made several trips into the country to study dairying and the raising of corn. Movies were also shown on Victory gardens, parts of the farm tractor, and forage crops. In our studies at home we have taken up the raising of potatoes, cabbage, corn, tobacco, and tomatoes. We have also studied about selecting a dairy heifer. Several of the boys have played basketball in the inter-chapter contest. Art Club Whether it be for sketching a model (no, boys, it wasn’t Hedy Lamarr) or painting still-lives and set-ups, the Art Club never fails to meet 8th periods on Wednesday. Those admirable posters you saw for the Senior Play were probably conceived and given birth to during a session of the Art Club. X Ably led by Miss Kuch and aided and abetted by students with various talents, the Art Club cannot fail to flourish and put forth the roots of art and culture in its V members. V Mistotkal Club THE STE-HA-HAH-CHAPTER In May. 1945. The Yorker,” an historical magazine, published a four-page article on the history of Baldwinsville. The editor. Miss Mary E. Cunningham, had compiled this story from thirty-two articles written by members of the seventh grade historical club of the Junior high school. This club of thirty-two members was organized in January as a branch of the Junior Historical Association of New York State. They chose the old Indian name for this place. Ste-ha-hah. meaning stones in the water. Membership in this Historical Association provides: a year’s subscription to The Yorker, a monthly magazine for the schools of the state; membership buttons and certificates; the privilege of attendance at an annual meeting; free admission to any of the state museums and an opportunity to write for The Yorker.” Chapter members also receive monthly letters from Association’s Central Quarters and may purchase Chapter Charters for a small fee. It costs seventy-five cents each for chapter memberships. Any five or more students, organizing with an adult sponsor, may form a chapter. This club meets every Tuesday, the eighth period. At the meetings the reports are given, lantern slides used and discus- sions of historical interest promoted. There are now fifty-eight members and this chapter is the second largest in New York State. At the end of the school year the club hopes to visit some historical spot or place in this part of the state. Sub-Deb Club The Sub-Deb Club means activity right up until June. First there was initiation and then food sales. In January they went up to the Elm Crest and took little girls out for a day of fun. Then there was the hayride, and a swimming party at the Y, the Mothers’ Day tea, and finally the pajama party. They also tried their hand at talent at the 1 een Canteen. They look forward to another full year ahead. Classical Club Classical Club is composed of tbe Latin III class and meets on Friday during our regular class period. The pur- pose of our club is to study Cicero s public and private life. We find it a very interesting way to learn our background material. After our business meeting, we have refreshments which are served by the losing side. The officers for the first semester were: President....................................James Haydon Vice-President ...........................Rosalie Reeves Secretary ............................... Shirley Foster 7 reasurer...............................Douglas Church Our present officers are: President........................Margaret McDermott Vice-President ...................................James Haydon Secretary........................Janice Van Nostrand Treasurer...............................Kenneth I homas Trench Club Arretez! Reqardez! LA SOCIETE DE LA FRANCAIS FIRST HALF SECOND HALF Pres idea t Vice-President Secretary 'I reasurer Janice Abbott Jerry McNish Mary Wood Jerry Auyer Mary Ann Glanville Margaret McDermott Carolyn Auyer Peter Van Dusen Our meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. These are usually social affairs at which time we have programs, play French games and have refreshments. This is the first year we have had a French Club in our school and we hope it will continue with greater success in future years. Varsity baseball The Crimson and White baseball season of 1946 was again another successful year for the Baldwinsville nine. The champ,onship rank was denied the team by the loss to Solvay by the score of 3 to 2 and also the loss to Onondaga Central by the score of 7 to 6. As a result of these losses. Baldwinsville finished second in the Western division for the second time in two years. Behind 'he .U, pitching J Feed Collin,. Jock Wile. „„d S,„ Ho,I„. ,h, Ccting „1 C.pi.in fc, B.rnum nJ ,he h„„n, powc, of Fr.nbo H.lteri. R.nni, Sieelc. Ronnio B.,n„m .„J H„b Diioon. ,1,. ,„m „mc ih.ongh the season with a fine record. LETTERMEN Jerry Barnum. Capt. Fred Collins Jack Wilcox Ronald Barnum Earl Dimon Ronald Steele Richard Van der Veer Carl Hobbs Franklin Hulbert Stuart Hosier Homer Merrifield Jack Cary Richard Loveless James Hanley, Mgr. Baldv SEASON'S SCORES Non-league. 3 Camillus 12 Elbridge 0 3 Jordan 0 2 Solvay 3 12 Marcellus .... .... 0 10 Skaneateies ... 1 6 Onondaga Central . .. 7 12 Split Rock . 0 18 Warners . 0 6 Cathedral 1 Varsity football The gridiron team of 1946 had a promising and successful season. With all veterans but two of the previous season bach, the team came through with a great record of four wins, two losses, and one tie. This was the best record that the Baldwinsville grid team has had during the last five years. The All-County honors were given to Bill Auyer and Franklin Hulbert for first string, and Charles Lee. Homer Merrifield. and Pete Van Dusen were selected on second string. The highlight of the 1946 season came when the Baldwinsville eleven played a thrilling game with the highly-favored Fayetteville team, ending in a scoreless tie. LETTERMEN Gates, Co-Capl. 5yr. Hosier 1 yr. Baldwinsville 20 Fulton 14 Merrifield. Co-Capt. 3yr. Snow 1 yr. «« 0 Fayetteville 0 Auyer 4 yr. Bunyea 2 yr. Collins 2yr. McDermott I yr. «f 40 Marcellus 7 Simon 3 yr. Cole 1 yr. Van Dusen 2 yr. Miller lyr. 14 E. Syracuse 0 Hulbert 2 yr. UI.I 1 yr. « 25 Skaneateles 6 Wilcox 2 yr. Brainard 1 yr. Lee 2 yr. McGivney 1 yr. ii 7 Solvay 25 Whitney 3yr. Bob Merrifield 1 yr. ii 18 Liverpool 0 Steele 2 yr. Aplin, Manager Fuess 3yr. 4 C 0 N. Syracuse 26 Varsity basketball 1946-47 The Baldwinsville quintel started off the season with mostly green material from the J.V.’s, but came through the season with a better record than they have had in previous war years. They came in fifth place in the County League standings with a record of five wins and seven losses. The highlight of the season was the win over Skaneateles in two overtime periods when Dick Van der Veer stole the ball and put in a layup shot. 1 he scoring was divided equally throughout the players. LETTERMEN SEASON'S SCORES Baldwinsville 39 ... 24 Wilcox, Co-Capl. 2 yr. 98 . 44 Hobbs, Co-Capl. 1 yr. 24 . 40 Collins 3 yr. 26 .. 38 Cary 2 yr. 31 ... 29 Merrifield 35 .. 32 I yr. 50 44 Hosier Loveless Haydon 1 yr- 94 .. 55 1 yr. 57 .28 1 yr. 90 .. 53 Van der Veer 1 yr. |ft . 66 KoIIenkark, Manager . 34 junior Varsity basketball 1 his year’s team, made up of veterans and new members, came through the season with a splendid record. They won seven and lost five of the league games. Fighting hard, they managed to land in fourth place, only to lose to Solvay in the play-offs. Losing heart-break- ing games by one or (wo points, a disappointed crowd may see them win next year, as the J.V.’s, with the aid of the Freshmen, should equal or better this year's record. Lynd on Snow and Ronald Barnum led the scoring of the team and with their fellow players they were able to get revenge by beating Camillus and Split Rock the second half. LETTERMEN Kimball. Co-Capt. 2 yr. Barnum, Co-Capt. 2 yr. Steele 2 yr. Russ 1 yr. Kratzcr 1 yr. Germain 1 yr. Harper i yr. Snow 1 yr. Krafft 1 yr. Henderson 1 yr. Aplin 1 yr. SEASON’S SCORES Baldwinsville................... 24 .................. 20 ........................ 21 ................... 9 .................. 36 .................. 29 .................. 38 “ ........................ 18 31 .................. 16 .................. 24 .................. 31 “ .............._......... 22 PIay-offs. Marcellus ....................... 16 Camillus ........................ 22 Split Rock....................... 27 Solvay........................... 25 Skaneateles...................... 21 Onondaga Central................. 27 Marcellus ....................... 19 Camillus ........................ 13 Split Rock........................ 5 Solvay........................... 23 Skaneateles...................... 26 Onondaga Central................. 17 Solvay .......................... 37 INTERCL.ASS Every Friday afternoon the shouts of students cheering their respective teams on to victory can be heard. Some of these hoys may be stars in future years for good old B.H.S.. but now are gaining needed experience for their future years. Jnterelass basketball barnyard basketball BARNYARD 1 his feature of intramural basketball takes place every Tuesday and Thursday noons. I his program is devised so as to better acquaint the boys from rural areas with the game. a % fa Qirls’ Basketball This year the basketball teams were under the supervision of Miss Scheme!, our physical education teacher. We had class teams, with the Seniors away out in front. There were many new faces that appeared on the court this year and also some very good material. The Seniors are thankful to ' Deadeye” Weigand and all the other supporters of the team, while the Juniors should be thankful to Slop Shot Wood (Mary, that is), the Sophomores to Bobby Miller, and the Freshmen to Ann McCarthy. The training and experience the girls have had this year will help in the rest of their school years. Heaven knows how long that will be! SEASON'S SCORES HIGH SCORERS Seniors Won 4 Lost 0 Points .. 78 Juniors 2 2 42 Sophomores 2 0 30 Freshmen 0 4 34 Barbara Pickard 27 CAPTAINS Seniors.............................Mary Weigand and Jean Teter Juniors.............................June Howard and Doris Meaker Sophomores........................................ Mary Marden Fresllmen.........................................Evelyn Heron Qirls' Volleyball The volleyball season was rather short this year, with everyone anxious to start basketball. There weren’t too many girls participating this year, so we had Senior and Junior teams, while the Sophomores and Freshmen combined made up the third team. These teams consisted of old and new players. Many of th e new players showed great promise and the older ones still improve with age. This year we learned some new rules and brushed up on the ones we had last year. As usual, there were strange noises coming from the gym when the team serving dropped the ball just short of the net. It’s things like that that discourage a person. Next year will bring many more new players to add to the rest of the girls already here. New and old players make a better team. Good luck! 0iris’ fowling A new recreation for the girls has been added this year under the direction of Miss Scheme). Every Tuesday night at 4 p.m. the girls ventured to the bowling alley where they all received strikes (ha. ha), that is. one an evening. On April II, three teams with their captains, Dorothy Graff, Doris Meaker, and Jeanne Ecker, made their appearance at the Genesee Bowling Alleys in Syracuse under the sponsorship of the Onondaga Hotel. Qirls’ Softball Softball is being continued tbis year after a very short season last year. The only outside game played last year was with Skaneateles. Hoping to play some good games this year, the girls are practicing at every possible opportunity. Cast Will and XcstuwcHt Stuart Hosier wills his shill in athletics to Robert Germain, who is a promising young star. Julia Bellows leaves her diligence in her studies to those fresh little freshmen (they will learn in time). Janice Abbott leaves her ability to control her emotions to Mary Ann Glanville. Marilyn Baust leaves that irresistible smile to Barbara Keefer. Dorothy Graff and Mary Cooper, those seniors noted for their good naturedness. leave lots of it to the school (may it be distributed where needed). Myra MacCrea leaves her football, baseball, basketball, in fact, any kind of ticket one could want, to those who patronized her during the last four years. Dick Loveless wills that bee—utiful wavy hair to Jerry McNish. Kenneth Kimball leaves his bicycle repair shop to Bill Weston. Bob Merrifield has already left for Howards, the jeweler that isl Alberta Bennett leaves her charm to Carolyn Auyer. Richard McGivney and Marion Gray leave the local theatre for The Green Years. Anne Brown and Era Nentwick also leave a couple of nice smiles. Joe Reeves and Dick McDermott leave willingly. Patricia Gallagher leaves to let Tommy carry on the family name. Roy Brainard bequeaths senior class presidency to any capable junior. Bill Hanley wills his skill at the keyboard to Mary Lou McCulloch. Barbara Letterman has a 1946 Chevrolet to leave. Anybody want it? Roland Dack wills his red shirt, yellow socks and purple shoe laces to Paul Reeves. Homer Merrifield wills his quiet manner to Art Helmbold. Sally Armstrong leaves her size to Joyce Lent. (Good things come in small packages?) That man with the handsome smile, wavy hair, and flashy clothes, you guessed it. Tommy McMahon. leaves to Drumm up an orchestra of his own. Catherine Palmer wills her Art talent to Lorraine Niver. Ruth Pilbeam, the girl with the golden voice. leaves it to Mary O'Brien. John Cary, the Casanova of B.H.S., passes on his art of winning women” to Mayor” Krafft. Bill Brauksieck bequeaths that uncanny sense of humor to Herbert Coddington. Helen Clark leaves in a blue Ford ( Of Her Future ). Jeanne Drabel leaves some black tresses to those girls whose hair “just won't grow.” Robert Fuess leaves his diplomacy to Paul Schiller Naumann. Marilyn Koonmen and Mary Ann LaPointe leave, seeking their “man. Eleanor Ross wills her ambition to become an M.D. to any underclassman with the initiative. Kenneth Thomas wants someone to leave him a tall, beautiful red-head. Virginia Carrington leaves her place in Home Ec class to Carol Chamberlain. Robert Church wills his size to Peter Van Dusen. Patricia Sinnett leaves her wardrobe to the next best-dressed senior. Thomas Bentley leaves his afternoon nap in study hall to Bill Cooper. Freida Dunbar wills her trumpet to Chuck Lory. Barbara Pickard bequeaths her bowling ball to Patricia Dack. Jean Teter leaves her place in gym class to Miss Scheme! s next prodigy. Mary Weigand leaves Caesar. Cicero, and Virgil to the Slye twins. Mary Alice Merriam leaves her sparkling personality to Ann King. Sterling Gates bequeaths all of his old home room seats to eternity. Helen McArdell wills her friendliness to Barbara: we like to keep things like that in the family. John Henderson leaves his height to Leo Regan. Now he can reach the floor in those new study hall seats. Rosemary Bucci is glad to give up her presidencies to anyone who wants them. Edna Racha leaves to become somebody's secretary and her typewriter goes to Barbara Simon. Rosemary Gilmore, the quietest girl in the Senior class, leaves this honor to Mary Wood. Inez Howard wills her January Chem. regents paper to Doris Meaker. ' I r Class Prophesy FLASH - - - Raldwinsville. N. Y.. suffers severe flood! As these words flashed over the teletype machine, my editor came rushing into the newsroom, demanding that I hurry to my old home town and cover the story. This news was highly significant, as Baldwinsville during the past twenty years has risen to the height of a city. I soon found myself being rowed from the plane at Baldwinsville airport to the downtown section. Marveling at how the village had changed. I did not notice at once w ho was sitting in the boat next to mine. When I did. however. I saw it was the noted Senator Thomas McMahon. We talked until his boat speeded away. By this time we had reached what used to be the four corners. Looking around, I saw the sign Bellows-Hanley Voice and Piano Studio. I would have gone in, but the doorway was almost completely submerged. Just a few yards ahead I saw a Red Cross emblem and the words Relief Station under it. I was rowed over to it and who should I see handing out food but two nurses. Mary Cooper and Jeanne Drabel. I asked them how much damage had been done and they said not too much considering the size of the flood. All sorts of things were floating in the water, including a huge sign that had been torn loose from one of the local movie houses, announcing Patricia Sinnett’s latest epic. The Scarlet Cloak.” was coming soon. Patricia, of course, is Baldwinsville's contribution to Hollywood. Reaching the Academy, which is accessible because of its altitude, we floated in the front door, to be met by Principal Mary Weigand, inspecting the halls in a canoe. We walked up the stairs to the second floor, which of course was dry. She explained there was a board meeting in a few minutes, and asked if 1 would care to stay, as I would know some of the members from school days. The first member to arrive was Robert Fuess. leading veterinary of the town. Bob told me they had engaged Jack Cary and Roy Brainard, two of the state’s leading engineers, to remodel the school after the water subsides. The next to arrive was Jean Teter, who still makes her home here in spite of the fact she tours the country with her Women’s Professional Basketball Team. After exchanging a few blows with her. 1 again climbed in the boat and glided out of the Academy. The next person 1 recognized was Stuart Hosier, dean of Baldwinsville’s College of Forestry. He seemed quite hurt because the flood had ruined one of his newly planted reforestation projects. He rowed out of sight, saying I might find some of the alumni of the Class of 47 in the Cozy Corner, still the local meeting place. 1 glanced in the old stamping ground. but there wasn’t enough room to get through. I did notice, however, the sign over the door read Richard McGivney, Proprietor. By the looks of the place, he’s been an excellent manager. As we neared the river bridge, which looked half submerged. 1 noticed someone standing on one of the bars across the top. apparently absorbed in what he was doing. Coming closer. 1 recognized him as Kenny Kimball, and he was taking pictures, of course. He disclosed he was head of the Industrial Arts Department at the Academy. We argued for a while before I rowed back toward town. I heard a vaguely familiar voice in the distance shouting directions to someone. Approaching. I saw Inez Howard and Joe Reeves in a small row boat. Inez was rowing, of course, as Joe supervised. Drawing up beside me. they volunteered the information that a celebrity was in town examining the dumage done to her home. It was none other than Rosemary Bucci. speaker of the House of Representatives. Baldwinsville is certainly proud of the name she has made for herself in politics. Leaving Joe and Inez. I noticed unother billboard floating aimlessly around, announcing that John Henderson and his All-American team would be in Syracuse to play in the Armory. Among those players I noticed several familiar names, such as Tommy Bentley and Bob Merrifield. PRINCIPALS OFF ic£ fvivA+e itsX O ' V J Dr. Moyer used to have his office! I decided to go in and say Hello, hut. slopping into the office. I found Mary Alice Merriam behind a desk looking very much like the professional receptionist. She volunteered the information that Mary Anne LaPointe was Eleanor’s medical secretary. Since Dr. Ross was out on call. I left. As I climbed in the boat to leave. I noticed the bakery was under new manage- ment — none other than Kenny Thomas. I then decided to look in on the Cazetle office, it being on a higher level than the Four Corners the water was not so deep, and I managed to get in. Picking up last week s paper that was somewhat damp but still legible. I noticed the headline — Vice Admiral Richard McDermott was to be the guest speaker at the annual athletic banquet to be held soon, chairman of the arrangements being Richard Loveless. Academy physical education instructor. Just then someone else paddled in. Looking around, who should it be but Myra MacCrea and Era Nentwick. It seems they are co-publishers of the Gazette now. Naturally we commenced reminiscing about the good old days at Baldwinsville High School when we all belonged to the Class of 47. Era told me she had seen Doris Comstock just that morning. Doris is now head of the Science Department at the Academy. It seems like yesterday we were in chemistry class trying to blow ourselves to pieces. Myra then volunteered the information that Marion Gray and Roland Dack own the three local movies. I’ll bet Roland is glad he doesn’t have to run all three projectors. By this time I was pretty hungry and Era suggested I visit the local tearoom, which is high on Oswego Street and is not flooded. Entering the restaurant. I found the proprietors to be Helen Clark and Ann Brown. They pointed out some of the local socialites to me. Seated at one of the tables was — Barbara Letterman. Helen said. Oh, yes. but not Letterman any more. She and her husband have made quite a fortune out of their river front property, now that Baldwinsville has expanded so. Ann said that sitting further down was the coach of Notre Dame! Who is it. I asked. Homer Merrifield. It was beginning to seem to me that the Class of 47 had been pretty successful. Just as I was leaving the tearoom. I met Dorothy Graff. She remembered me and stated that she was head of the State F.H.A. movement. Seeing her reminded me of the Senior Play and I couldn't help asking about Bob Church. He's quite busy,” she said. You see. he is head of Allis Chalmers Corporation. Coming down the street. I noticed a girl who looked surprisingly like Barb Pickard used to. I asked Doris who she was and sure enough I discovered it was Barb’s daughter. 1 learned also that Barb and her husband own a chain of bowling alleys across the state. Leaving Dorothy. I recognized Janice Abbott, but of course I didn't have to ask anyone what she had been doing. For twenty years practically everyone has heard of her success as a concert pianist. Occasionally, she says, she makes a recording, appearing with Freida Dunbar's band, but leaves most of her business transactions to her manager. Helen McArdell. By this time I was nearing the Four Corners again where I saw Marilyn Koon- man. Marilyn Baust. Edna Racha. and Ruth Pilbeam. They looked like quite the busy housewives. I asked them what had ever become of Pat Gallagher. 1 hey said both Pat and Alberta Bennett owned a half interest in a transcontinental airline. Needless to say. they re both financially happy. A quick glance at my watch reminded me that I was due at the airport pronto. My big boss demanded action — not excuses — so with one last hurried look of farewell at the surroundings that had hugged the fondest memories of my life. I hurried away with the anticipated hope of Baldwinsvilie's early return to a normal, progressive community. i Sally Armstrong Class Mistory of ’47 At last 1947. the year for which we, the Senior class, have been waiting, has arrived. Yet the joy is not unmingled with sorrow, for many happy days we have spent at B.H.S. “We shall always love and cherish days within thy walls.” and it is with the memory of these days that we review our history. Yes. in the fall of ’43 we came to be known as those “green freshmen of B.H.S. Mrs. Sawyer and Mr. Getman tried to keep peace and quiet in study hall 206, and Mrs. Widger did likewise in 209. As young as we were, we did a few things that year. The girls had a Girls’ Glee Club under the direction of Miss Hills. Also, according to tradition of having a Junior High Speaking Contest. Patricia Sinnett and John Cary won first honors, with Rosemary Bucci and Robert Fuess winning second. Mary Weigand won the Kiwanis prize for the highest scholastic average and the Latin I cup. That year, with the aid of our good Junior High principal, Mr. Durgee. one of the best dances was held, called Club 44. The gym was deco- rated as a night club with tables surrounding the walls, and cookies and cokes were served. After a happy summer vacation in 44, we returned as Sophomores with a little more confidence than the previous year. With Mr. Getman, who had moved down- stairs with us. and with Miss Rapacz, we spent a good year in 106. It was in this year that many things happened. First, we had a new principal, Mr. Pilette. who has helped us along in our high school careers. Then we organized for the first time as a class, with Thomas McMahon as our president. In the field of sports we had John Cary, Robert Fuess. and Homer Merrifield coming into the limelight, and for the girls, Jean Teter. To end this happy year we had a sophomore picnic at the home of Robert Fuess. At last we were Juniors just one more year to go. For the first time we were divided into two rooms; Miss Hamilton had some of us in 107 and Mr. Getman took the rest in 104. However, just because we were Juniors did not slow us down any. To start the year off we had a waste paper drive which proved to be quite successful for our treasury. Then came our Junior play, “Life Begins at Sixteen, directed by Miss Hamilton, our advisor. Right after that we began making plans for our Christmas ball. With the money we made on the play, and a little thinking on our part, we put on the Christmas ball with success. Stuart Hosier was our president for two terms. One of the things that made us feel proud was that Homer Merrifield won the all-county guard and Charles Lee won the end spot on the all- county second football team. It was not long before the Senior Prize Speaking contest took place. Patricia Sinnett and Stuart Hosier won first prize and Sally Armstrong and Robert Fuess won second. In the spring we attended the Junior- Senior banquet at Aureli s in Liverpool, with Mr. Getman as guest speaker. Our year was almost finished, but it was saddened a little when we heard that Mr. Getman was resigning. Many of us would miss him because he had been our home- room teacher for threi years. After regents came commencement, and it was our duty, being Juniors, to decorate the gym, and so with some colored paper here and there, we did it. And now. we are Seniors down in Room 2 with Miss Hamilton and Miss Nyhart. Room 2 is now Senior homeroom and study hall. Our Senior president is Roy Brainard. and Miss Hamilton is our advisor. After a long wait we received our class rings. Then after voting for blue and gold as our class colors and sponsoring a Search for Talent Show in December, we then started preparations for our Senior play, A Case of Springtime, which was a huge success. Every member of our class participates in some school activities: Girls’ Glee Club, the Band, the French and Latin Clubs, Dance Band, Chorus, and Journalism Club. Also there are some activities out of school. The boys have Hi-Y and Sea Scouts. The girls in turn belong to Sub-Debs, Sigma Pi Rho and Triangles, not to mention basketball, volleyball, archery and bowling in and after school. The faculty tea, Junior-Senior banquet and Senior ball are all coming up and we are hopefully looking forward to them. As this class history goes to print, we are all filled with the hope that we, too, as Alumni before us, may be useful to the world and to mankind. Jt’s AH Changed flow . ■ Senior Mlt Parade Janice Abbott....... Sally Armstrong..... Marilyn L. Baust... Julia Bellows...... Alberta Bennett.... Tbomas Bentley...... Timothy Bond....... Roy Brainard....... William Brauksieck... Anne Brown......... Rosemary Bucci..... Virginia Carrington.... John Cary.......... Robert Church...... Helen Clark........ Doris Comstock..... Mary Cooper........ Roland Dack........ Jeanne Drabel...... Robert Fuess....... Patricia Gallagher.. Rosemary Gilmore... Dorothy Graff...... Marion Gray........ Carl Hobbs......... Stuart Hosier....... Inez Howard........ Kenneth Kimball.... Marilyn Koonraen .. Mary Anne LaPointe. Barbara Letterman.. Richard Loveless... Carlton Mayer...... Myra MacCrea....... Helen McArdell...,.. Richard McDermott.. Richard McGivney___ Thomas McMahon..... Mary Alice Merriam.. Homer Merrifield.... Robert Merrifield.. Catherine Palmer... Ruth Pilbeam........ Edna Racha......... Era Nentwick........ Eleanor Ross....... Patricia Sinnett.... John Henderson..... Jean Teter......... .................Gal in Calico .........................Caledonia .................Atomic Power .............Among My Souvenirs ....................Carl Boogie ...Take Me Out to the Ball Game ..............I’ll Close My Eyes ............................Guilty .....................Billy Boy .................Oh, But I Do ..........................Rosemary ...Take Me Back to Old Virginia ......... Huggin’ and a Chalkin’ ...You’ll Always Be the One I Love .......If You Were the Only Boy ...I Need a Sunday Kind of Love .........Mary Had a Little Lamb .....................Surrender ...............I’m a Big Girl Now ............I Got a Gal 1 Love .................Night and Day ............................Sonata .........Life Can Be Beautiful ..........Ail Through the Day .................Salted Peanuts .The Things We Did Last Summer .......................I Like Joe ...-..................My Gal Sal .........Love Is a Random Thing ..........The I alk of the Town ..............Sweet and Lovely .............Cool, Clear Water .....................Small Fry ......................Scatterbrain ..............It's a Good Day ..............Anchors Aweigh .................I m a Shy Guy .............The Love I Long For ..........Somewhere in the Night ..Got to Get Me Somebody to Love .................June in January ..............This Is the Night ..............High on a Windy Hill ..........................Stardust ..........How Deep Is the Ocean ........................Pretending .................Strange Love .............................Dream -...........Pistol Packin’ Mama YOUTH CENTER UAWiUi WVIEMW glaytgn ut:i nouf UAAHl -•- V . HQftft'S BERNARD LAMSQN MILTON STAFFORD HAROLD TYJ FRED LYMAN GRANT SCRAP JOHN DE SERtO SAM SPOTO Distinctive portraits by expert photographers. Cover-to-cover yearbook counseling service. Photography in this yearbook by GOLD TONE STUDIOS School Division CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 1947 Vredenburg florist 75 Downer Street Baldwinsville DISTINCTIVE, YET REASONABLE Compliments COMPLIMENTS of of INTERNATIONAL MILLING COMPANY BALDWINSVILLE, N. Y. BALDWINSVILLE FARMER'S CO-OP. ASS'N, INC. G.L. F. PRODUCTS 82 EAST GENESEE STREET ROBIN HOOD FLOUR Milled From Washed Wheat Phone 31 1 American Knife Company CONGRATULATIONS AND OUR SINCEREST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1947 MERCER'S PRODUCTS MERCER'S Best Bread Flour MERCER'S Moss Rose Pastry Flour MERCER'S Pancake Flour JARDINE BRONZE FOUNDRY MERCER'S Chick Mash (Starter and Grower) BEST WISHES MERCER'S Kream Laying Mash to MERCER MILLING COMPANY Baldwinsville, N. Y. Phone 28 CLASS OF 1 947 TAPPAN BROOKS, INC. Telephone 79 Baldwinsville, N. Y. BEST WISHES BUILDING SUPPLIES GAS AND OIL to the COAL FRIGIDAIRE CLASS OF 1 947 A GOOD PLACE TO EAT PALMER'S DINER KENYON'S ATLANTIC SERVICE 1 Salina Street Phone 480 The first requisite of a good citizen is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight; that he shall not be a mere passenger, but shall do his share in the work that each generation of us finds ready to hand; and, furthermore, that in doing his work he shall show, not only the capacity for sturdy self-help, but also self- respecting regard for the rights of others. MORRIS MACHINE WORKS SUCCESS to the SENIOR CLASS OF 1947 Bdldwittsi'ille Tire “Department THE BROWN NEWSPAPERS Publisher of THE MESSENGER Baldwinsville, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS of WILLIAM A. GATES ★ SILVER STAR MARKET COMPLIMENTS of C. A. MURDOUGH COMPLIMENTS of HAROLD DOBBIN CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 1947 DECKER b NORTHRUP BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1 947 REXALL DRUG STORE BARKER'S VARIETY STORE Baldwinsville, New York 5c $1.00 and and 10c Up COMPLI MENTS of L. M. TAPPAN LUMBER CO. CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF 1 947 TEN EYCK BOWLING ALLEY MORE FOR YOUR BUILDING DOLLAR Phone 473-R3 COMPL1MENTS CONGRATULATIONS of to the BOND'S GARAGE CLASS OF 1 947 Phone 134 Maple Road JOURNALISM CLUB SUCCESS TO CLASS OF 1947 TITCOMB’SSTORE PUBLISHER OF 1947 LYRE CONGRATULATIONS to the MIDSTATE OFFSET PRINTING CORPORATION CLASS OF 1 947 Syracuse .... New York GEORGE T. McMAHON COMPLI MENTS of All Good Things A. L. HOWARD Must Come to HAROLD L. BOVEE an End PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO Phone 613-J Baldwinsville, N. Y. LYRE STAFF COMPLIMENTS SUCCESS of to the CLASS OF 1 947 DR. EARL R. KRATZER DR. GEORGE W. HAYE GATES CARTER DR. W. HOWARD MOYER Funeral Home SUCCESS CONGRATULATIONS to the to the SENIORS CLASS OF 1 947 X D. S. VAN DERVEER COMPANY WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE BILL FELIX COMPLIMENTS VAN WIE CHEVROLET of COMPANY TROY GROCERY COMPANY W A CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL MURRAY CLASS OF 1947 Compliments Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 of X COZY CORNER GAZETTE FARMERS JOURNAL BUD HALL, Proprietor IN ITS CENTENNIAL YEAR COMPL1MENTS CONGRATULATIONS to the of CLASS OF 1 947 KELLEY MOUNT WILLIAM WALDRON SON THE RED WHITE STORES COMPLIMENTS of BALDWINSVILLE APPLIANCE COMPANY H. L. HARRIS 15 West Genesee St. 23 Syracuse St. COMPLIMENTS of JOSEPH GLASS SHOE STORE Telephone 246 Compliments COME IN 12 COMPLETE BANKS of ONE FRIENDLY SERVICE CRAMERS FIRST TRUST AND DEPOSIT COMPANY COMPLI MENTS of BEST WISHES FIRESTONE STORE THE CORNER PHARMACY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1947 SCHENCK'S HARDWARE INC. PAINTS HARDWARE L. A. KINNING Dairy MILK CREAM ALWAYS A GOOD SHOW at the PALACE E. H. WOODRUFF RED WHITE Plainville, New York HOME GROCERY STORE 38 Oswego Street BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1947 R. D. Decker Proprietor PHONE 170 FREE DELIVERY D. COOPER WOMEN'S WEARING APPAREL Compliments of R. C. CHURCH R. L. MADDEN Funeral Home FULL LINE FARM SUPPLIES X DEEP FREEZERS 20 West Genesee Street Phone 263 or 477 BALDWINSVILLE, NEW YORK Church Road Telephone 652-W1 COMPL1MENTS MAC'S QUICK LUNCH T. J. McIntyre, Prop. of Meals and Sandwiches ED LOVELESS QUEEN ANNE ICE CREAM Open 7 A.M. to 12 P.M. Closed Sundays BEST WISHES Phone 268-M BERNDT MICHELS For Better Cleaners and Laundry to the DONE IN OUR OWN PLANT BY OUR MODERN CLEANING METHODS 11 East Genesee Street Baldwinsville, N. Y. CLASS OF '47 from COMPLIMENTS of CLASS OF '48 HUDSON MOWINS SOCONY SERVICE COMPL 1 MENTS of MARY KAY'S Women and Children Accessories 42 OSWEGO STREET (Over the Corner Pharmacy) Compliments of BALDWINSVILLE FEDERAL SAVING COMPLIMENTS AND of ALLSPORTS EQUIPMENT INC. LOAN ASSOCIATION COMPLIMENTS CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to the of CLASS OF 1 947 GOULET MOTORS INC. PICKARD'S CIGAR STORE Your Lincoln and Mercury Dealer CLARK SPONABLE BALDWINSVILLE, N. Y. PHONE 51 School Buses Charter Buses 15 WALNUT STREET PHONE 277