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

Text from Pages 1 - 73 of the 1948 volume:

FOREWORD This is our Lyre. We are, justly so, we hope, proud of it. Although sometimes we may pretend we didn’t, we really spent a great deal of time and thought on it. We wanted it not only to be a good Lyre, but the best Lyre! We hope we have succeeded. Our thanks to our advisers, without whose help this hook would never have been published. They are the ones who administered the pulls, pushes, and shoves, which got us over the rough places. The results you can see in the following pages. Pictures, “write ups” anecdotes, and, yes, even a little dig here and there. However, it was all in fun and we hope that looking back on your high school years through this Lyre, you will see that they were mostly “all in fun ’ too. — To you, Mr. Durgee, the Senior class of Baldwinsville Academy grate- fully dedicates this Lyre. When we were Freshmen, you were our advisor. Your interest in the class has continued through our four years here in Baldwinsville Academy. And so, Mr. Durgee, we say “Thanks!” We hope that this will in some small measure repay you for all that you have done for us as students and as friends. . DEDICATION ALMA MATER I Where the golden sunset mellow Tints the Western sky Proudly stands our Alma Mater On her hilltop high. Chorus: Join the chorus speed it onward Loud her name we yell Hail to thee our Alma Mater Hail, all hail B'Ville. II So she stands upon the campus ‘Mong the towering trees Gentle nature watts her praises On the evening breeze. III When the future years o'ertake us And we leave our halls We shall always love and cherish Days within thy walls. IV Loyal to thee Alma Mater Shall we always be And we'll always keep forever Sweet thy memory. BOARD OF EDUCATION Alex Jones, president, Frances Tappan, Burton Frawley, Earl T. Wood, Matthew Sinnett, Richard Perkins, Wallace Dow, Raymond Lynch, Lyman Abbott. During our four years in high school we never seemed to be too aware of the School Board; however, they have always been right behind us, loyally guiding our footsteps and carrying a big stick in case we stepped out of line. Seriously, we want to thank them. We know they have been busy working for us, this year especially so, and we want them to know how much we appreciate all they have done for us. 6 m m To the Class of 1948 My most sincere congratula- tions and best wishes for your success and happiness. I became principal of Bald- winsville Academy when you en- tered as freshmen four years ago. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow and develop until you have matured into responsible young men and women. Although we have not always agreed on all matters, 1 can honestly say that you have been one of the most cooperative groups it has been my pleasure to work with. It is always gratifying to see a group of young people reach goals of achievement for which they have so conscientiously ap- plied themselves. The Baldwinsville Academy is proud of you. John B. Pilette Principal OUR PRINCIPAL AND VICE-PRINCIPAL THEODORE DIRGEE Vice Principal l I 7 . . . BALDWINSVILLE 1. Eunice Beyerl, Mathematics 2. Lyle Brown, Social Studies, A. B. 3. Donald Coates, Social Studies, B. S. 4. Richard Cary, Science, B. S. B. Mae Goodfellow, Languages, A. B. 9. Joseph Cuerrera, Physical Education, B. S. 10. Mildred Hosenfeld, English I and II 11. Mary Kinney, Commercial, B. S. 5. Clarissa Coolidge, Science, B. S., M. S. 6. Kenneth Drumm, Music, B. S. 7. Richard Enders, Shop, B. S. 12. Margaret Kuch, Art, A. B. 13. Olive Kinslow, Mathematics 8 HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 14. Marie McCrae, School Nurse, R. N. 15. Frank Matthews, Science, B. S. 16. Alta Olney, Social Studies 17. L. Pearl Palmer, Social Studies 21. Mae Reynolds, English, 8 22. Mae Sawyer, English, 7 23. Frances Scanlon, Dental Hygienist 24. June Winchell, English, 3 and 4, B. A. 18. Blanche Pender, Commercial 19. Katheryn PufTet, Physical Education, B. S. 20. Joan Reagan, Home Economics, B. S. 25. Leora Wright, Social Studies and French 26. Marian Houck, Music, B. S. 27. Maude Steirley, Librarian 9 SOUTH SIDE GRADE FACULTY Seated: Miss Moyer, first grade; Miss Cokey, fifth grade; Mrs. Hack, second grade; Mrs. Mer- riam, third grade. Standing: Mrs. VandenBerg, kindergarten; Miss McNamara, sixth grade; Mrs. More, fourth grade; Mrs. Gilman, first grade. NORTH SIDE GRADE FACULTY Seated: Miss Sanders second grade; Mrs. Reddick, second grade: Miss O'Loughlin, fifth grade: Mrs. Soule, sixth grade; Miss Miller, firsl grade. Standing: Miss Wood, third grade: Miss Ingersoll, third grade; Miss Persley, sixth grade: Miss Donovan, fourth grade: Miss Smith, fifth grade: Miss Ellison, fourth grade. Absent: Miss Blann. first grade; Miss Posthill, kindergarten. OFFICE STAFF Seated: Mrs. Mary Van derBcrg, secretary Standing: Miss Betsy Miller, secretary. ■ SENIORS 11 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS First Term Second Term President Robert Bitz Robert Bitz Vice President Margaret McDermott Tommy Adsit Secretary Shirley Foster Mary Johnson T rcusurer Rosalie Reeves Jerry Auycr 1. THOMAS ADSIT 6. FRED BELLOWS Tommy is our handsomest Senior. Girls sigh and babies cry—for Tommy? Activities: Lyre Staff, Class Officer, Do Molay, Senior Scouts, Interclass Basketball. 2. RONALD APLIN It’s not that we don't like to hear you talk, Ronnie, but variety is the spice of life. Activities: Scouts, Inter- class Basketball, De Molay, Hi-Y, Baseball, J. V. Basket- ball, Junior Class President. 3. THOMAS APPLEBY Without his cheery smile our lives would be bleak! Without his oom-pah the band would lack body. However. Tommy has enough body to make up for practically any- thing. Activities: Band, Chorus. 4. W. GERALD AUYER A member of the “stuffed shirt” gang, and yet his nickname is “Tex.” Activities: French Club, De Molay, Chorus, Interclass Basketball, Journalism, Jun- ior Play, Golf Team, Senior Play, Lyre Staff, Class Officer. 5. ALAN BAKER .... but on the golf course, “You’d be surprised!” Activities: De Molay, Jour- nalism, golf, Classical Club, Poker Club. Fred has a drawl, but there is no drawl when he blows his sax. Activities: Band, Dance Band. 7. ROBERT BIT2 I’ve never seen him with a gun, but I hear Abbott's farm has been rifled! Activities: Interclass Bas- ketball, Barnyard Basketball, De Molay, Rifle Club. 8. BARBARA BOND She’s only a bird in a gilded cage, but her voice has wings, so over these prison walls she can fly! Activities: French Club, Classical Club, Sub Debs, Tri-Y, Junior Glee Club, Senior Chorus, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Red Cross. 9. HELEN BOWEN Helen is the kind of girl people want to know at first sight. That’s because her personality shows through. Activities: Chorus. 10. DOMINIC CARFAGNA Hear that groan at the back of the class? The teacher has just given out the assignment and Dom, as usual, has succumbed to his emotions. Activities: Interclass Bas- ketball, Boy Scouts, Baseball Manager. 13 11. VINCENT CARFAGNA 16. DOROTHY DIMON Feel that draught? Vin- cent is talking again. Or should I say “As usual?” Activities: Lyre Staff, Red Cross, lnterclass Basketball, J. V. Basketball, Classical Club, Baseball Manager. 12. CAROL CHAMBERLAIN Carol should be a colum- nist. She has wit enough to make Louella Parsons blush! Activities: Glee Club, Art Club, Journalism, Tri-Y, Sigma-Pi-Rho, Lyre Staff, Senior Play, Basketball, Vol- leyball. 13. DOUGLAS CHURCH His voice hasn’t changed, yet, but girls beware! Activities: lnterclass Bas- ketball, De Molay, Band, Journalism, Classical Club, Junior and Senior Play. 14. DUANE COV1LLE If Duane talked as loud as his hair is red, you could hear him all over school. Activities: F. F. A., Barn- yard Basketball, Student Council. 15. MARY JEANNE DELANEY Mary is the Mona Lisa of the class. Who can tell what lurks behind that enigmatical expression? Activities: Chorus, Class- ical Club, Volleyball, Basket- ball, Softball, Archery, So- dality. 14 They say gentlemen prefer blondes; how’re we doing, Dot? Activities: F. IT. A., Tri- angles, Basketball, Volleyball. 17. RICHARD DORAN Richard is the abstract per- sonality of the Senior Class. It comes in a four-color set up. Activities: lnterclass Bas- ketball, Student Council. 1«. JEANNE ECKER If you’ve got anything you want done, just call on Jean- nic. She can break down anybody’s resistance. Activities: Chorus, Tri-Y, Sigma-Pi-Rho. Basketball, Volleyball, Bowling, Lyre Staff, Archery, Journalism, Student Director—Jr. Play. 19. MELVIN EDWARDS Melvin shocks people (physically) but be also uses his supercharged personality. New this year, he hasn’t had much time or opportunity for many activities. 20. ALLEN R. EIDT Allen is our prospective (or should I say introspec- tive) matinee idol! Although he is from Solvay, he has made many friends. ■ 21. SHIRLEY FOSTER Everyone pricks up their ears when “Shirwey Mae” starts to talk. Also when she starts to play the piano. Activities: Tri-Y, Chorus, Dance Band, Red Cross, Clas- sical Club, Lyre Staff, Junior Play, Senior Play, Junior Prize Speaking, Basketball. 22. JAMES FRYER IIow so few sounds can come from so much James, I'll never understand. Voila, girls—the strong, silent type! 23. JOHANNA FUESS She has been called the “daring Miss Fuess.” As a matter of fact, she isn’t, she tells us! Activities: Classical Club, Chorus, Glee Club, Lyre Staff, Band, Red Cross, Sub Debs, Tri-Y, Sigma-Pi-Rho, Junior Prize Speaking, Jun- ior Play, Senior Play. 21 JAMES FYLER James is a perfectly nor- mal boy until he enters the study hall. Then something snaps and it's not his vocal cords. 25. JOAN GALLAGHER She giggles, she laughs; you can tell by her picture that she’s fun to have around. Activities: Basketball, Vol- leyball, French Club, Jour- nalism, Bowling, Chorus, Sub Debs, Student Director of the Senior Play. 26. NORMAN GEE Norman is quiet, period. Activities: Aviation Club, Basketball, Softball, Football. 27. MARY ANNE GLAN VILLE There is so much we could say about Bugs, that we’d better not stick to the facts. We just want you to know that we’ll miss her. Activities: Sub Debs, Cho- rus, Basketball. 28. DONALD HAMMOND Who knows what evil lurks in the minds of men, or what Social Studies questions lurk in the mind of Don. Activities: Red Cross, First Aid, De Molay. 29. JAMES HANLEY Smooth! He has that Bar- basol face! But, gee whiz, Jim, how about giving the girls a chance? Activities: Manager, Inter- class, Hi-Y, Band. 30. NORMA HARKINS Blue eyes and hair of red! We could say more, 1ml her picture speaks vol- umes. Activities: Sub Debs, Tri- Y, Sigma-Phi-R ho. Chorus, Basketball, Volleyball, Red Cross, Class Secretary—Jun- ior Year, Cheerleading. 15 m «fe‘ 31. JAMES HAYDON Jimmy is our most popular Senior and has kept us laughing, for one reason or another, all through school. Activities: Hi-Y, Journal- ism, Basketball, Senior Play, Lyre Staff. 32. JUNE HOWARD June is artistic! Perhaps someday girls will he read- ing ‘Howard’s Bazaar.” Activities: Basketball, Vol- leyball, Bowling, Softball, Triangles, Cheerleading, Cho- rus, Archery. 33. HELEN HULBERT Good things come in small packages, and this is not the exception that proves the rule. Activities: Junior Chorus, Commercial Club, Girl’s League, Journalism, Bowling. Triangles. 34. BETTY HUVELDT Here, there, and every- where. Gadfly and Scatter- brain—the school will miss you and so will we. Activities: Chorus 3, Bas- ketball, Volleyball. 35. MARY ALICE JOHNSON Mary is so busy running the local Bijou, she doesn't have much time for school activity. Her cheery smile has lured many a person to the popcorn booth. Activities: F. H. A. 16 36. ELEANOR KAYE A supporter of Journalism, Ellie could always be counted on in a squeeze!!! Activities: Chorus, Band, Journalism. 37. BARBARA KEEFER Barbara gets the vote for Miss Efficiency of 1948 for a splendid job running the office on Student Day. Activities: Chorus, Prize Speaking, Volleyball, Basket- ball, Student Council. 38. EDWARD KRATZER Girls! Look at that curly hair! Wouldn't you like to run your fingers through it? I’ll bet some teachers would like to get ahold if it, too. Activities: Junior Varsity Basketball, Interclass Basket- ball. Barnyard Basketball, De Molay. 39. BARBARA LaPOINT Barbara doesn’t say much, but with that smile she doesn’t have to, enquote! Activities: Journalism, Cho- rus 2, Basketball 4, Volley- ball 4. 40. BETTY LUKE You never know when Bet- ty is around. She never says anything. Maybe it’s because she never gets a chance. Activities: Band 4, Clas- sical Club, Dance Band 1, Volleyball 1, Basketball 1, Bowling 1. 41. LORIN D. MARLIN 46. JOYCE PACELLI Before you step off the curb, look both ways for Lorin and his Pontiac. He’s probably on his way to go trout fishing, but there ain’t no flies on him! Activities: De Molay. 42. BARBARA McARDELL Why “Granny” what big eyes you have! Pity the fel- low who falls under their spell!! Activities: Volleyball, Bas- ketball, Chorus, Glee Club, Sodality. 43. MARGARET mcdermott She who laughs last laughs best. Peggy always laughs so it looks as though she’ll always come out on top. Activities: Classical Club, French Club, Journalism, Tri- Y, Lyre Staff, Vice President of Senior Class. 44. DORIS MEAKER Feel that hand on your shoulder? That’s Doris, she wants you to buy a ticket. Her persuasive power is high! Activities: Basketball 4. Chorus 4, Journalism 1, Bowl- ing 2, Ticketseller 4. 45. PAUL S. NAUMANN Watch out for his tongue! It may be forked, but I never looked to see. Activities: Senior Play, Junior Play, Chorus, Jour- nalism, Golf, Prize Speaking, Poker Club. Joyce is the star girls basketeer! Coach G. tried to sign her up for the Var- sity team, but she said no. Activities: Basketball, Vol- leyball, Journalism, Band, Tri-Y, Sigma-Phi-Rho. Sub Debs, Chorus, Junior Chorus, Chairman of Senior Canteen Committee. 47. MARY CAROL PEDERSON So neat, so sweet, so in- discreet ! That’s Mary. 1 think she owns a gum fac- tory ! Activities: Chorus, Sub Debs, Cheerleader, Basket- ball. 48. PAUL REEVES An ardent Scout—he is also a good one. (Scout, that is.) Activities: Band 4, Cho- rus 2, Football 2, Explorer Scouts. 49. ROSALIE REEVES She shrieked and groaned her way through the Junior play but she soared through high school with flying col- ors! Activities: Basketball. Vol- leyball, Student Council, Cheerleader, Band, Chorus, Triangles, Classical Club, Glee Club, Junior Play, Se- nior Play. 50. ROSALYN REEVES Need an executive? Call on Rosalyn, she'll fix every- thing! Activities: Chorus, Glee Club, Band, Basketball, Vol- leyball, Classical Club, Jour- nalism, Dance Band, Senior Play. 17 51. MARY REGAN 56. CATHERINE RYAN What can wc say about Mary except that the class wouldn’t be the same without her? 1 52. SHIRLEY RIDALL Hold that line! Block that kick! Rreak that back! Shirley is a cheerleader. Activities: C heerleader, Bowling. Volleyball, Basket- ball, Triangles, Archery, Cho- rus. 53. GORDON RODE What do we hear from the sophomore girls? “Gordon, Gordon, rah! rah! rah!” Activities: Barnyard Bas- ketball, Interclass Basketball, Red (boss, 4-H. 54. CORINNE KOSTI Guiding light of “School Daze,” she put this Lyre through its paces. Activities: Band, Lyre Staff, Journalism, 4-H, School Reporter. 55. JACK RUSS Be it basketball court or dance floor. Jack cuts a mean caper. He always has a bright word for the girls, too! Activities: Chorus, Band, Jay-Vee Basketball, Dance Band, Varsity Baseball. r i Sr Catherine is one of our quieter Seniors (there are a few), but that leaves more time for her to be one of the most active Seniors. Activities: Basketball, Bowling, Volleyball, F. H. A., Art Club, Chorus. 57. MARY SARTWELL Mary is from Belgium. Need we say more? She’s quiet, too. in school! Activities: F. II. A., Cho- rus, Baseball, Art Club. 58. EVELYN SEA RLE “Evelyn! take that gum out of your mouth!” She giggles, smiles, laughs, and appears to be happy all day- long. Activities: Volleyball 3, basketball 3, F. H. A.. Band 2, Chorus 3. 57. FREIDA SMITH Freida is small, she speaks softly, but flashes a smile twice as large as herself. Activities: Chorus, Volley- ball, Bowling, F. H. A. 60. LYNDON SNOW “Snowball” is the Star Center on the football team. He may also be seen in the line-up at the Cozy Corner. Activities: Football, Bas- ketball, Interclass, Baseball, Red Cross. 61. ALBERT TETRAULT 56. EDWARD VOUCHT Go down to Greenwich Village in a few years and you will probably find Albert plus a beret and paint brushes. Activities: Art Club, Barn- yard Basketball. 62. WALTER N. THOMPSON The bell has rung. The roll call has been taken and Bud stalks in. Mr. Burgee has tried to reason with Bud but did you ever try to rea- son with a Scotchman? Activities: Golf Team, De Molay, Poker Club, Chorus, Lyre Stall', Junior Play Cast. 63. PATRICIA D. TILLOTSON Pat has the inside track at the First Trust so if you find yourself short you know where there is a friend in- deed. Activities: Chorus, Basket- ball, Volleyball. 64. RICHARD VAN DERVEER We haven’t seen much of Dick except as a streak across the basketball court or a white figure at second base. However, his presence hasn’t gone unnoticed. Activities: Hi-Y, Varsity Basketball, Baseball. 65. JANICE VAN NOSTRAND Cute as a trick—that’s Jan- ice, and with that honey blonde hair can boys help it if their knees grow weak? Activities: Senior Chorus, Girls’ Chorus, Red Cross, Classical Club, Tri-Y, basket- ball. Political genius of the Se- nior Class, he was instrumen- tal in getting the Student Council on its feet. Activities: President of Student Council, Manager 'Syracuse Central S. Council, Roxing. 67. JAMES WESTON James has lithped his way through Senior high school making many friends along the way. Activities: Band, Inter- class, Barnyard. 68. WILLIAM WESTON Second of the far-famed Weston twins. Bill is now being supported by Jim (so Jim tells us). We are in- clined to doubt this. Activities: Interclass, Barn- yard, Band. 69. JOHN WILCOX Jack is one of our most active Seniors. He is also one of the most popular. However, it is in the sport- ing field that Jack really shines. Activities: Hi-Y, Baseball 4, Basketball 3, Football 3, Lyre Staff, Student Council. 70. ROBERT WILDER “Lonesome” (obviously) is the electrician of the class. They say he’s wiring his head for sound. Activities: F. F. A., Safe- ty Patrol. 19 71. MARY WOOD “For it was Mary, Mary ----pretty as a picture, fresh as a daisy. We think you’re a snip, hut we love you just the same. Activities: Classical Club, French Club, Sub Debs, Cheerleading, Chorus 3, Bas- ketball 4, Archery 2, Volley- ball 3, Red Cross. 73. OLIN LOVELESS 72. RICHARD YOUNG Watch out, Dick, Frank Spring is after you! Dick, as you may have guessed, drives a ear. Activities: Interclass, Foot- ball. Olin has passed among us like a shadow. His motto may well be, “Sec no evil! Hear no evil! Speak no evil!” • I I i 20 Activities: Interclass. 1. Ed Vought 2. Carol Chamberlain 3. Rosalyn and 11. Mary Sartwell 12. Helen Hulbert 13. Paul Reeves Rosalie Reeves 4. Joyce Pacelli and Ronnie Aplin 5. 14. Jeanne Ecker 15. Corinne Rosli 16. Mary Jeanne Donald Hammond 6. Shirley Ridall 7. Tommy Adsit Delaney 17. Duane Coville, 8. Albert Tetrault 9. Jerry Auyer 10. Norma Harkins 21 1. Shirley Foster 2. Mary C. Pederson 3. Helen Bowen 4. Mary Wood 5. Melvin Edwards 6. Pat TiIlot3on 7. Barbara LaPoint 8. Robert Bitz 9. Mary Anne Glanville 10. Lyndon Snow 11. Fred Bellows 12. Dominic and i! 22 Vincent Carfagna 13. June Howard 14. Barbara Bond 15. Janice Van Nostrand 16. Douglas Church 17. Joan Gallagher 18. Barbara Keefer. CLASS HISTORY 1948—At last the year which we have looked forward to and dreamed about has arrived. Although we thought the day would never come, the four years we spent here seem short when we look back upon them. 1944— We started our Freshman year in 200 with Mrs. Sawyer and Miss Coolidge, led by Ronnie Barnuin as our President. Of course, everything was new and different to us, but the year was con- sidered a success with the dances presided over by Mr. Durgee, our advisor. The Junior High Prize Speaking Contest was held in the Spring of 1945, and Joie Fuess and Ronnie Aplin carried off top honors while Joan Gallagher and Alan Baker won second prizes. Bob Bitz won the Kiwanis Scholar- ship Prize, and Rosalie Reeves and Vincent Carfagna shared the honor of having their names engraved on the Latin I cup. 1945— No longer babies, we graduated down to the second door as sophomores in Room 106. Mrs. Wright and Miss Hosenfeld were our advisors, and Paul Naumann was chosen as president. At the end of the year w;e found that Vincent had his name on the Latin II cup. Our last get together as Sophomores was the class picnic at Fair Haven. 1946— As Juniors in Rooms 103, 105, and 107, we chose Mrs. Saffron as our advisor and Ronnie Aplin as our president. We had a most profitable year with a successful Christmas Ball, and gave as our dramatic contribution the mystery comedy, “The Phantom Bells”, directed by Mrs. Saffron. For our picnic we Juniors again went to Fair Haven in June. Vincent Carfagna again captured the Latin II and III cups. We attended the Junior-Senior Banquet at Howard Johnson’s in Dewitt with Mr. Getman as guest speaker, and as it was our duty, we gaily decorated the gym for commencement. During the summer the Baldwinsville Centennial was celebrated and many of the girls of our class were selected to compete for the title of queen. Mary Wood emerged as victor and Joie Fuess and Norma Harkins were chosen as members of her court. 1947— Of course, our four years were not all play. None of us can forget the hours we spent pre- paring for the dreaded regents and exams. Somehow most of us managed to pull through and here we are as Seniors sitting in Room 2, the Library Annex and the Cafeteria. Mr. Brown and Miss Winchell are our able advisors and we elected Bob Bitz president for both terms. We started the year with a bang by the profit from our magazine contest, and then sponsored “The Bobbysox Bri- gade” with both round and square dancing. Our Social Studies 12 class initiated for the very first time a Senior High Student Council and we elected Ed Vought, a newcomer to our midst, president. Also for the first time a Student Day was conducted with members of the Student Council reigning in the office and members of the classes taking over jobs as teachers. The Senior Play was our next undertaking, “East Lynne,” a thrilling melodrama which was packing ’em in when Grandma wore that same “New Look” before the turn of the century. The play was highly dramatic with its hero, heroine, and villain and was capably directed by Miss Winchell and Mr. Brown. A novel publicity stunt was staged a few- days before the play with members of the play cast traversing the streets of Baldwinsville in a horse-drawn surrey. D. Day took place when the Senior girls rebelled against the untidy appearance of the Senior boys, and wore their oldest and worst appearing clothes to school. The “new look” caused a flurry of excitement throughout the school. Our class is well represented in all the activities in school and the members are possessed with a variety of talents. Norma Har- kins, Rosalie Reeves, Mary Wood, and Shirley Ridall are some of our charming cheerleaders. Jack Wilcox, Dick VanderVeer, Ed Kratzer, Lyndon Snow, Ronnie Aplin. and others are cheered in foot- ball, basketball, and baseball. Naturally the girls have their sports, too, with Doris Meaker, June Howard, Rosalyn Reeves, Jeanne Ecker and others in the lead. Band. Chorus, Dance Band. Journalism, French Club, Classical Club, Student Council, Red Cross, and Art Club are all increased by our presence and Hi-Y, DeMolay, Tri-Y, Sub Debs, and Triangles are some of our activities out of school. We are looking forward to our graduation in June and the many activities it involves, the gala Senior Ball, the Junior-Senior Banquet, the Senior class picnic, and most of all the thrilling day when we receive our diplomas. 23 Shirley Foster CLASS PROPHECY The lights were just going on in the stadium as we entered. It was a big night for the home town, the first major league baseball game to be played in Baldwinsville. The league-leading Red Rock Pirates were opposing the Boston Braves. As 1 entered the locker room, manager John (Gieasy ) Wilcox was just giving his last minute instruction to Dick VanderVeer and Jack Russ, the leagues best double play combination. Just then trainer A! Telrault entered, took a couple of swallows from a bottle labeled lini- ment” and announced that pitcher Ed Kratzer had refused to start warming up until his salary de- mands were satisfied. Jack then sent A1 to find Bob Bitz and Tom Appleby, the local land barons. The manager opened the door and we walked onto the field. “Quite a crowd tonight, I remarked. “It would be bigger if there wasn’t a counter-attraction,” he answered. “ ’East Lynne with Paul Naumann, Jerry Auyer and Mary Wood is playing at the Palace.” He was broken off by a loud cheer from the crowd as a large delegation of local celebrities walked onto the playing field. Included in the group were Tom Adsit, proprietor of the world’s largest billiard room, and Lyndon (Moon) Snow, the world’s pocket billiards champion, also Hon. Edward Vought, chairman of the Common Council and Dominic Anthony Nicholas Carfagna, Esq, newly elected mayor. Mayor Carfagna, who is never at a loss for words, began to speak. Two hours and fifteen minutes later I was rudely awakened by the sound of applause which marked the end of the Mayor’s speech. As the party left the field, the ground crew appeared from the dugout and began work on the diamond. The crew was led by Doug Church driving an Allis- Chalmer tractor. When the ground crew finished, the National Anthem was sung by Barbara Bond, the star of the B’Ville Opera Company, organized by the great impresario, Gordon Rode. Just before the game got under way, Ron (Lippy) Aplin, manager of the Boston Club, was struck by an empty beer bottle, thrown by a slightly inebriated gentleman in the box seats. As he was carried from the field by two pretty nurses, who, Manager Wilcox told me, were two of my old school mates, Norma Harkins and Shirley foster, I heard him mumble something to the elfect that more people should get drunk at ball games. The drunk, who was now being escorted from the stadium by two burly police- men turned out to be none other than Jim Hanley, the local grocer. During the first inning of the game I noticed two more of my class mates, Jim and Bill Weston. They were busily carrying bats and catcher’s equipment from the Boston dugout. I walked over to Jim and asked him how he happened lo be in this business. He merely pointed to the large sign in center field and said, He did it. The sign read: “Walter N. Thompson’s Friendly Loan Service. Jim explained that last year he had borrowed $25 and inside of two months the interest bad grown to $825. So he had to work to pay off his debt. The remainder of the game was very dull except for an incident during the seventh inning stretch. Mary (Haywire) Johnson, the head usher at the park insisted that Mary Carol Pederson must pay a double admission because she occupied two seats. The argument resulted in Mary Carol’s ejection from the park. The game ended with Baldwinsville on the long end of 5-4 score due to brilliant relief pitching of I'red (fireball) Bellows, the local fireman. As the crowd filed out of the l’a|k, I couldn t help but think what a success most of the members of the class of ’48 had made of their lives, but I was in for a bigger surprise yet. 1 was just walking out of the stadium gate when I spied a well dressed man attempting to siphon gas from the tank of a parked car. I was just about to give mm a lecture on stealing, when I discovered that it was Charles A. Baker, the president of Standard Oil of New ork He explained that he was just tasting it to see if it was Mobilgas. Bake asked me if I wanted a ride downtown and I assured him that Ed be only too happy to ride with him (at the risk of life and limb). 24 CLASS PROPHECY As we neared an intersection, I noticed a car speeding towards the intersection from the road on our right. Our car reached the intersection at the same time as the other. Baker stood on the brake pedal and barely avoided a collision. “Who was that maniac?” I asked. “Oh, that’s Carol Chamberlain,” he replied. “She runs a driving school for women.” Hearing this, 1 decided to walk the rest of the way to my hotel. So he let me off directly in front of a grill which seemed to be surrounded by pickets carrying signs which read: “Don Hammond unfair to customers—S.P.C.I. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Inebriater.) This group was lead by three former members of the class of ’48, Rosalyn Reeves, Janice Van Nostrand and Margaret Mc- Dermott. I hurried quickly away from the spot in hopes that they would not recognize me. After my narrow escape I decided to take a bus the rest of the wav to the center of the city. Just then one came along, so I hopped sprvly onto the first step, falling flat on my face. A voice from above me boomed, “If ya can’t stay sober, stay off the busses.” I looked up and saw Jeanne Ecker happily pushing crushed passengers into the back of the bus. She told me that Doris Meaker and Helen Hulbert wetfe also drivers on this bus which was run by Barbara Keefer. She also said that if I owned any property in this neighborhood, I’d better look out. “There’s a fire bug on the loose. The police, who. like their chief, are none too smart, believe the fires were set by Paul (hotfoot) Reeves who plays his Clarinet while the city burns.” The next stop was my hotel, owned by Miss Johanna Euess, the great hotel magnate. 1 stepped off the bus and walked into the cigar store next to the hotel. There, much to my surprise, I saw a young lady puffing on a large cigar. When the smoke cleared, I found that it was none other than Patricia Tillotson, the president of the First Trust and Deposit Company. Standing with her, were her two chief aides, Barbara LaPoint and Eleanor Kaye, the financial wizards. On the counter was a sign depicting the matinee idol, Allan Eidt, smoking an F.I Ropo cigar. Purchasing several cigars, I walked back onto the street. Here I met Duane Coville, Supervisor of the Town of Lysander, and the great electrical wizard, Robert Hayes Wilder, who informed me that Prof. Corinne Rosti had just been appointed assistant professor of Pots and Pans at the Frieda Smith Institute of Home Economics. Leaving this pair of great minds, I entered the hotel. I had just gotten inside the door when I spied a man completely surrounded by women. When I asked the desk clerk, who happened to be Dick Young, who this chap was, he informed me that he was Jim Fryer the famous football star from N. Y. U. Dick also pointed out a girl sitting in a chair in the lobby, who, he said was Jovce Pacelli, who is now touring the country with her all-girl basketball team. The star members of this squad are Rosalie Reeves and Barbara McArdell. Just then Jim Fyler walked by. Upon spying him, I said, “Don’t you remember me, Jim?” He turned partially around, looked at me and said, “I’m afraid so,” and walked on. After I recovered from this blow, I happened to notice a poster in the lobby, announcing that Mary Jeanne Delaney and her tumbling tornadoes, starring Betty Lou Huveldt. the queen of the big top, are coming to town. Included in the act were the famous lady wrestlers, Mary Sartwell and Mary Anne Glanville. I dedded that I’d seen enough so I walked over to the elevators. I pushed the button and a minute later the door of the elevator was opened by the pretty operator, namely Shirley Ridall. On the wav up, she told me that Lorin Marlin, the famous race driver had crashed into the railing at the Indianapolis Speedway this afternoon and seriously injured the railing. I was glad to get to my room and take my daily dose of Dr. Doran’s Soothing Syrup, which is guaranteed to cure rheumatism, bunions, house maid knee and also scare away such characters as Mel Edwards. On the wall of the room was a calendar with a picture of the famous dance team of Helen Bowen and Norman Gee. The calendar was printed by the Howard Publishing Company, run by June Howard. The second page of the calendar had a picture of Mary Regan, Evelyn Searle. Betty Luke and Dorothy Dimon. all-star members of the Olympic Chess team. Oh, well we can’t all be successful. I guess I’ll put my false teeth in a glass of water and go to bed. 25 SENIOR CLASS WILL We being the only surviving members of this Senior Class of 1948 of Baldwinsville Academy, being in various degrees of mental confusion and disorder, do hereby outline this, our last will and testament, in hopes that in due time it may benefit someone, somewhere. To our faithful advisors, Miss Winchell and Mr. Brown, we affectionately leave all our apprecia- tion for their much-needed guidance. To the ungrateful, untrained undergraduates, the Seniors, renowned for generosity throughout this entire world of men, women, and children, do bequeath the following articles: 1. Our well-worn, familiar school, beloved Baldwinsville Academy. 2. The library and the cafeteria for the homerooms for the oncoming seniors. You lucky kids! 3. All honorable won trophies to be found, if any. 4. Our competent and learned faculty who practically pushed us through four years of physical torture and mental agony. 5. Miss Steirley, with her ability to cope with the problems arising in the library during ninth period. 6. Those lovely seats in Hoorn 2 which succeed in making the girls look more clumsy and the boys like overgrown first-graders. 7. All text books we have been unable to lose, and all other well-carved desks. We, being of unsound and unbalanced mind, did believe that if we did not sufficiently train the faculty to our noble standards, they would promptly train us to theirs, so employed all our fiendish abilities to prevent such a terrible catastrophe. As results from such fiendish practices, our noble and learned class does hereby, herefore, and hereto bequeath to the unappreciative, ignorant undergraduates the following properties, habits, de- formities, and vices: Peggy McDermott and Mary Alice Johnson will their ready laughter to any sourpuss who needs some good humor. Norma Harkins and Mary Carol Pederson leave their ability to make friends to Marv Lou McCullock. Pat Tillotson bequeaths her golden locks to Ann Bucci. Dom and Vincent Carfagna will their double exposure to the Slyes, the oncoming twins. Mary Wood wills her title as prettiest senior to one of the Junior beauties. Doris Meaker wills her ability to “hold her man” to Nancy Carter. Carol Chamberlain bequeaths her witty remarks to Mona VanderBerg.. Norman Gee and Duane Coville will their quietness to John Delaney, while Catherine Ryan and Dorothy Dimon leave theirs to Martha Ann Cary. The double dose is sure to help! Mary Anne (Bugs) Clanville leaves her changeable moods to unchangeable Louise Chappel. To Bob Paciencia, Alan Baker wills his baby face. Lee Lee Reeves bequeaths her mulishness to Mary Luke. Tom Adsit and Jim Haydon will their laziness to Beverly Houck. Betty Lou Huveldt leaves her ability to make herself heard to all timid freshmen. The talented Albert letrault, June Howard, and Evelyn Searle have consented to leave their drawing abibty so that the school will not be completely without competent artists. Helen Hulbert’s and Mary Regan’s pint sizes go to James Coleson. 26 SENIOR CLASS WILL Tom Appleby wills bis rosy cheeks to Donald Tappan. To Mary O’Brien, Barbara Bond leaves her sweet voice. Jack Wilcox, Lyndon (Snowball) Snow, and Dick VanderVeer will their athletic ability to all needy undergrads. Janice Van Nostrand leaves her lovely hair to Fritz Renz. Jeanne Ecker wills her influence in the lower quarters of the school to Bob Germain. Fred Bellows, our able handy man, leaves his efficient ability to Paul Pacelli. Paul Naumann wills his desire for the cultural things of life to Dewey Bond. Bud Thompson wills his critical nature to Ardis Auyer. Bob Wilder leaves his quick trip to school to Nancy Furbush. Lyndie Reeves wills her efficient nature to Myron Howard. Ed Kratzer wills his meditated remarks to Rollin Smith. Joyce Pacelli wills her house to anyone affected by the housing shortage. She wants a farm! Barbara LaPoint and Freida Smith leave their unassuming but very helpful positions in the class to Dick Perkins. Don Hammond wills his Social Studies quirks to Ronnie Loop. To Bobbie Miller goes Ronald Aplin’s disposition. Jack Russ bequeaths his dancing ability to Alan Forssell. To Billy Geist, goes Barbara Keefer’s clerical talent. Jerry Auyer wills his “bristles” to Ralph Gates. Mary Sartwell leaves her height to Kate Higgins. For Dorothy McIntyre, Barbara McArdell leaves her scatterbrain. Shirley Ridall wills a portion of her silliness to Donna Greene. Corinne Rosti leaves her journalistic position to Pat Manseau. It’s quite a job, but you can do it! Paul Reeves’ clarinet goes to Ralph Grimshaw. He’ll probably take it apart, piece by piece. Shirley Foster bequeaths her piano technique to Carolyn Auyer. Joan Gallagher wills her eye appeal to Jerry Tucker. Lorin Marlin wills his curly blonde locks to Muggins Maiden. Dick Young, and Bill and Jim Weston leave their ability to drive??? to Gordon Tappan. Helen Bowen bequeaths her pleasant personality to all bad-tempered Juniors. Mary Jeanne Delaney leaves her maroon jacket to Mayor Kraft. Eleanor Kaye leaves her defiant nature to Smith Bochino. Jimmy Hanley leaves his grotesque facial expressions to Mary Currie. Ed Vought leaves his political position to Bob Johnson. James Fyler leaves his bulk to Roddie Dow. Bob Bitz bequeaths his gray matter to be distributed wherever needed. Gordon Rode leaves his Sophomore harem to Alan Sponable. James Fryer wills his ability to be seen but not heard to Kenneth Osmond. Dick Doran leaves his friendly greeting to Ann King. Allen Eidt bequeaths that “something” which thrills the girls to Fred Currier. Melvin Edwards leaves his intriguing smile to Marcella Walker. Johanna Fuess wills her writer’s cramp to the poor unfortunate who has this job next year. In testimony whereof, we, the class of 1948 have, to this our last Will and Testament, con- tained on one roll of foolscap and consisting of the distribution of our properties subscribed and affixed our seal, this 17th of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty-eight. 27 SENIOR PARADE Mary Wood Eleanor Kaye Janice Van Nostrand Joan Gallagher Janice Van Nostrand Mary C. Pederson Barbara Bond Carol Chamberlain Eleanor Kaye Mary Wood Norma Harkins Johanna Fuess Norma Harkins Carol Chamberlain Margaret McDermott Mary C. Pederson Margaret McDermott Rosalie Reeves Rosalie Reeves Corinne Rosti Kosalyn Reeves Margaret McDermott Barbara McArdle Jeanne Ecker Shirley Foster Jeanne Ecker Janice Van Nostrand P rett iest—Handso inest Figure—Physique Profile Eyes Hair Complexion Smile Hands Legs Best Dressed Best Dancer Glamour Most Popular Most Original Wittiest Personality Sense of Humor Most Versatile Most Likely to Succeed Done Most for School Most Studious Most Respected Most Reliable Talks Most, Says Least Talks Least, Says Most Most Athletic Cutest Thomas Adsit Ronald Aplin Allen Eidt James Haydon Thomas Adsit James llanley Edward Vought James Hanley Dick VanderVeer Paul Naumann Jack Russ Walter Thompson Jack Wilcox Albert Telrault James Haydon James Haydon Vincent Carfagna Jack Wilcox Edward Vought Paul Naumann Robert Bitz Robert Bitz Robert Bitz Vincent Carfagna Melvin Edwards Jack Wilcox Alan Baker 28 First Row, L. to R.: L. Chappell, K. Nye. Secoml Row, L. to R.: D. Cole, R. Gates CLASS OFFICERS Ralph Gates .....................President Donald Cole ...............Vice President, Katherine Nye ..................Treasurer Louise Chappell ...............Secretary J is for Junior grade—whether on ship or in school. U is for Unassuming—they’re clear thinking and cool; N is for Neutral—they don’t often lake that stand, I is lor Irritating—do we think they arc grand? 0 is for Official—they’ll be Seniors next year! R is for Regret—but they send us on wrilh a cheer! 30 CLASS OF '49 CLASS OF '50 S is for Social—which few of them are, 0 is for Ornery—al this they make par! P is for Pajamas—they think they’re the Cat's. H is for Horseplay—they excel! The rats! O is for Oomph—they buy it in boxes! M is for More—more hobby soxes! 0 is for “Oscars”—for these they must wait, R is for Regal—they all lack this trait, E is for Effort—they’ll find it’s their fate. CLASS OFFICERS William Vanderveer ..........President Jack Montague ...........Vice President Mary Luke ...................Treasurer L. to R.: J. Montague, M. Luke, W. Vanderveer. 31 L. to H.: R. Frost, J. King, R. Johnson, C. Hay CLASS OFFICERS Royston Frost .................President Jean King ................Vice President Richard Johnson ...............Treasurer Clara Hay .....................Secretary F is for Fresh—we’d have to use this! R is for Refreshing—how could they miss? E is for Education—which they are trying to get. S is for Sensation—which they haven’t made yet!!! H is for Holy—the little dears! M is for Men—it’s going to take years! E is for Economy—a trait they should learn. N is for Natural—a trait that they spurn! OF '51 32 CLASS ATHLETICS The 1947 crimson and white baseball team brought to Baldwinsville their first county baseball championship in twenty-one years. The team went through the county league season undefeated. Behind the able pitching of Fred Collins, the catching of Homer Merrifield and the hitting power of Richard VanDerveer, Ronald Barnum, Carl Hobbs, Ronald Steele, and Stuart Hosier, the team clinched the county title. Western all-county honors went to Fred Collins. Homer Merrifield. Jack W ilcox. Ronald Barnum Richard VanDerveer and Ronald Steele. LETTERMEN F. Collins 4 years R. VanDerveer 3 years R. Steele 3 years J. Wilcox 3 years C. Hobbs 3 years R. Barnum 2 years H. Merrifield (captain) 2 years S. Hosier 2 years R. Loveless 2 years V . VanDerveer 1 yea r S. Gates 1 year V. Carfagna Manager SCORES Baldwinsville 15 Split Rock 1 Baldwinsville 12 Solvay 5 Baldwinsville 23 Warners 4 Baldwinsville 5 Marcellus 0 Baldwinsville ;i Camillus 0 Baldwinsville 9 Skaneateles 1 Baldwinsville 9 Onondaga Cent. 3 Baldwinsville 6 El bridge 0 Baldwinsville 2 Jordan 0 Baldwinsville 9 Liverpool 5 Baldwinsville 5 North Svracuse 2 BASEBALL 36 VARSITY n VARSITY FOOTBALL I he football team of 1947 suffered a mediocre season. They won two, tied one, and lost four. W ith many green men and a lew veterans they played their best against superior odds. The highlight of the season was the upset victory over Solvay by the score of seven to six. Our touchdown came when Homer Merrifield blocked a Solvay punt and Kenneth Krafft fell on the hall over Solvay s goal line. Ronald Steele then kicked the extra point for a B’ville victory. All-county honors went to Homer Merrifield, first team, and Richard McDermott, Douglas Blan- chard and Lyndon Snow on the second team. LETTERMEN H. Merrifield 4 years R. Steele (captain) 3 years J. Wilcox (captain) 3 years D. McDermott 2 years R. Merrifield 2 years D. Cole 2 years R. McGivney 2 years R. Brown 1 year T. Bentley 1 year K. Burton 1 year K. Krafft 1 year P. Pacelli 1 year D. Blanchard 1 year P. Houck 1 year T. Gillan 1 year K. Thomas 1 year R. Loop 1 year SCORES Baldwinsville 0 Fulton 18 Baldwinsville 7 Auburn “B” 6 Baldwinsville 0 North Syracuse 19 Baldwinsville 6 Liverpool 13 Baldwinsville 0 Fayetteville 25 Baldwinsville 7 Solvay 6 Baldwinsville 0 East Syracuse 0 37 First Rout, L. to R.; J. Wilcox, R. Steele, H. Merrifield, R. Vanderveer, R. Loveless, W. Vaoderveer. Second Rout, L. to R.; M. Forssell, Mgr., J. Guerrera, Coach, D. Coates, Ass’t. Coach. The basketball team this year had a dismal season, not only to the fans but to the players them- selves. The team ended up with a record of four wins and ten losses. Our team dropped a number of games by close scores. Dick and Bill VanDerveer led the team in scoring, with Homer Merrifield and Bob Harper close behind. Second team All-County honors went to our captain, Dick VanDerveer. LETTERMEN Baldwinsville 40 Jordan 61 R. VanDerveer (captain) 2 years Baldwinsville 40 Warners 34 J. Wilcox 3 years Baldwinsville 47 Onondaga Central 18 H. Merrifield 2 years Baldwinsville 30 Camillus 31 R. Loveless 2 years Baldwinsville 38 Elbridge 40 Y. VanDerveer 1 year Baldwinsville 32 Marcellus 38 R. Harper 1 year Baldwinsville 36 Solvay 72 R. Aplin 1 year Baldwinsville 47 Jordan 48 R. Barnunt 1 year Baldwinsville 38 Warners 39 SCORES Baldwinsville 47 Onondaga Central 38 Baldwinsville 41 Marcellus 37 Baldwinsville 34 Camillus 40 Baldwinsville 18 Solvay 53 Baldwinsville 31 Elbridge 49 VARSITY BASKETBALL 1947-48 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The J unior Varsity Basketball team came through with a very successful season. The team, made up of veterans and some capable new men. won ten and lost four during the regular season. Fighting hard, our team managed to land in second place only to lose to Camillus by a close score in the play offs. Ronald Barnum, Lyndon Snow, Kenneth Krafft. and Richard Perkins paced the team in scoring. LETTER MEN Baldwinsville 34 Jordan 21 L. Snow 2 years Baldwinsville 31 Warners 11 K. K ra ff I 2 years Baldwinsville 26 Onondaga Central 14 F. Kratzer 2 years Baldwinsville 11 Camillus 25 R. Barnum 2 years Baldwinsville 32 Elbridge 18 R. Perkins 1 year Baldwinsville 37 Marcellus 20 R. (iales 1 year Baldwinsville 21 Solvay 28 A. Wiegand 1 year Baldwinsville 33 Jordan 26 C. Lory 1 year Baldwinsville 36 Warners 18 I). Medve 1 year Baldwinsville 29 Onondaga Central 16 SCORES Baldwinsville 32 Camillus 22 Baldwinsvi lie 41 Marcellus 12 Baldwinsville 21 Elbridge 22 Baldwinsville 18 Solvay 33 Baldwinsville 16 Camillus 18 First Row, L. to R.; K. Krafft, L. Snow, R. Barnum, R. Perkins. R. Aplin, C. I.ory. Second Row. L. to R.: F. Renz, R. Kollenkark, J. Guerrera, Coach, I). Coates, Ass’t. Coach, A. Wiegand. E. Kratzer. Third Row. L. to R.: M. Fors- sell. Mgr., R. Doran, Ass’t. Mgr., D. Medvc, R. Gates, J. Collins, Ass’t. Mgr. INTERCLASS BASKETBALL This year’s Interclass season was marked by keen competition and close scores. The seniors managed to win the championship from the juniors and frosh. The seniors, under the able coaching of James Haydon and Lyndon Snow, had a record of 11 wins, and 1 loss; the loss came from the frosh. STANDINGS Won Lost Seniors 11 1 Juniors 6 6 Freshmen 6 C Sophomores . 1 11 First Row, L. to R.: R. Naumann, B. Page, J. Wood, D. Campbell, D. Bond, J. Sochia, I). Wrighlson, J. Herne. Second Ron). L. to R.: F. Wilbur, I). Cafagna, J. Weston, R. Bit , 1). Church, 0. Loveless, W. Weston, C. Rode. Third Row, L. to R.: B. Wilson, R. Paciencia, R. Doran, A. Sponablc, J. Collins, M. McMullin, J. Sinned, J. Leker, K. Frost, R. Stevenson. 40 GIRLS' BASKETBALL “Get that ball. Meaker!!” “What ya doing, Gallagher?,” “That’s the way it’s done, Miller!,” “Whew! that was close. These and many other sounds ring clearly through the halls every Friday during the girls basketball season. Even with all the noise we turned out good teams and many girls had the opportunity to play other schools. Every game, whether it was played against another B’Vi lie team or a team from another school, was a good one and every team a mighty one. TEAM STANDINGS Won Lost Seniors 6 0 Juniors 5 2 Sophomores 1 5 Freshmen 0 5 Bottom Row, Left to Right; K. Higgins, S. Group, J. Ridall, P. Manseau, B. La Point, P. Tillotson, J. Pacelli, F. Mohat, N. Loveless, J. Ecker, M. Glanville, M. Wood. Second Row. Left to Right; M. Lister, J. Rode, M. Pederson, .1. Howard, Mrs. Puffett, D. Meaker, L. Chappell, N. Furbush, M. Currie, .1. Bowers, F. Heron, R. Miller, M. Cary. Third Row. Left to Right; J. Rcjko, S. Sweeny, P. Slye, C. Slye, A. King, R. Gruber, J. Gallagher. J. Duffy, R. Reeves, E. Seales, B. Luke, A. McCarthy. Fourth Rotv. Left to Right; J. Schmarder, S. Palmer, C. Hay, J. King, A. Seales, 1). Green, M. Gillan, R Harris, C. Ryan, F. Netwick, V. Guernsey, S. .McDermott, B. Church, B. Group, M. Luke. Front Row; K. Higgins, P. Manseau, B. LaPoint, P. Tillotson, J. Pacelli. S. Ridall, F. Mohat, N. Loveless, J. Ecker, M. Glanville, J. Kejko. Second Row: M. Lister, J. Rode, J. Howard, D. Meaker, L. Chappell, N. Furbush, M. Currie, J. Bowers, E. Heron, R. Miller, M. Cary. Third Row; S. Sweeny, P. Slyc, C. Slye, A. King, C. Chamberlain, R. Gruber, .1. Duffy, R. Reeves, M. Luke. A. McCarthy. TEAM STANDINGS W Seniors ........... Juniors ........... Sophomores ........ 0 Our volleyball season was very short but we got in a few good games. The game between the boys and the girls was murder!! But every girl, as long as she was able, put up a gallant fight. Here we should mention the score but do we have to! All in all our volleyball season was short but fun. GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL on Lost 3 0 1 2 0 2 few good games. as she was able, 42 « Senior Varsity Cheerleaders Our varsity cheerleaders were certainly a snappy looking squad this year. They went all out for the new look and when they appeared for the first time with their bright red corduroy skirts and sparkling white blouses, they created quite a sensation. These girls not only had good looking out- fits, but they were also very good cheerleaders, in fact, the best in several vears. Norma Harkins was chosen head cheerleader this year and she did a splendid job as did all the other girls on the squad. L. to R.: S. Ridall, R. Reeves. N. Harkins, C. Auyer, R. Miller, M Wood. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders X A ____________________________________________i L. to I?.: C. Nye, I. Gleason, M. Cary, J. Rejko, A. Moore, .1. Ridall. The Jay-Vee cheerleaders didn’t go out for the “new look” as did the varsity, but they all r looked very snazzy in their white jerkin suits and red blouses. Although only one veteran remained on the squad this year, the girls, with the help of the more experienced varsity, learned quickly and did a fine job cheering their team to victory. - ACTIVITIES 45 Lyre Staff Seated, L. to R.; 13. Meaker, M. McDermott, C. Rosti, J. Auyer, C. Chamberlain, B. Bond. Standing. L. to R.: A. Baker, .). llaydon, Mr. Brown, Miss Winchell, J. Wilcox, J. Fuess, J. Ecker, P. Naumann. S. Foster, V. Carfagna, A. Tetrault. LYRE OFFICERS L. to R.: W. Thompson, business manager: C. Rosti, J. Auyer, co-editors. “There will be a Lyre Staff meeting in Room 2 immediately after the close of school. Important! Every- body be there!” How often has this notice appeared on the announce- ment sheets? How often have we wended our way towards Room 2, slowly, and with dragging footsteps to hear Miss Winchell exclaim, “What are you people doing? Where is your dummy copy? The first thing you’ve got to do is set up a Dummy Copy! Now get busy!” How many times have we divided up into opposing camps, waging verbal war and practically coming to blows over vital questions? How many times have we seized telephones and shouted, “Stop the presses?” How many times have we strode back and forth, dictating to numerous secretaries, or sat at our desks meticulously checking drafts? How many times have we rushed fran- tically from room to room collecting pictures and making sales? How many times have the business staff canvassed downtown Baldwinsville soliciting advertisements? How many times? Not many! JOURNALISM CLUB Every Monday, tenth period, a group of ambitious students holds a bull session in Room 106B. Out of their strained efforts comes a bit of combined genius, called School Daze, a magazine revealing the latest tidbits of information on a wide variety of subjects. The Club sent four delegates and an advisor to the Empire State School Press Association Convention in November to dig up new ideas, and was awarded an ‘A rating, an unheard of thing in past years. The aim of the paper is to build up the morale of the students, and relieve the dread monotony of co ed life. OFFICERS President.....Eleanor Sears, Corinne Rosti Vice President.Mary Currie, Donald Tappan Secretary.........Ann Bucci, Eleanor Sears Treasurer......Yvonne Duger, Barbara Group STAFF Editor.........Corinne Rosti, Yvonne Duger Ass’t Editor....Eleanor Kaye, Peter McManus Feature Editor............Patricia Manseau Ass’t Feature Editor.......Paul Naumann Mary Marden Girls’ Sports..............Nancy Furbush Rosalyn Reeves Boys’ Sports...Jack Wilcox, Douglas Church Art Editor..................Donald Wilbur Ass’t Art Editor...........Albert Tetrault Carol Chamberlain I'irst How. Left In Bight; V. Hartwell, Y. Duger. K. Mandigo, M. Melvin, C. Rosti, E. Kaye, J. Eeker, A. Bucci, 1- Niver, P. Manseau, E. Sears, H. Hulbcrt. .Second Row: Left to Right; D. Wilbur, N. Furbush, P. Slye, D. Meaker, K. Reeves, D. Mac Intryo, .1. Gallagher, D. Tappan, M. Marden, P. McManus. Third Row. Left to Right: J. Cole- son, B. Group, M. Currie, Miss Hosenfeld, E. Heron, S. McDermott, Mrs. Pender, Miss Kenney, M. Vandenburg, C. Chamberlain. 47 Seated Left to Right, First Row; Mr. Brown, B. Keefer, M. Currie, E. Vought, E. Sears, A. Merriam. Second Row; J. Delaney, D. Coville, R. Kollenkark, D. Goodman, M. Luke, R. Doran. Third Row; M. Hay, W. Cooper, L. Chappell, R. Reeves, M. Cary, J. Wilcox, M. Kraft. The fathers of our nation established an educational system to give their children a background of certain fundamental scientific truths which, at the time, were considered sufficient to guide these children through adult life. In recent years, however, it has become evident that our schools must, offer more to the student than these basic facts. Existence on this punch-drunk globe is becoming an increasingly complex problem—our relationships with the inhabitants of other continents, so close to us today, have been strained to the breaking point in the constant struggle for survival and even within our own country there is constant verbal strife. What better place for the student of today to prepare himself for the problems ahead is there than the public school? Unfortunately there are no courses entitled ‘'Training for the Maintenance of a Democratic Government” offered to us so we must seek other methods of obtaining this experience. One excellent solution is the practice of some form of democratic student government within the school. This year such a plan was inaugurated in Baldwinsville High School in the form of a Student Council—a board of student representatives which provides a practical bond between the student and the faculty, thereby giving the student an official means of airing his problems and his ideas for the improvement of the school. The Council has quickly developed into an important organization since it came into being last fall. It is the express hope of all concerned that it will continue to prosper as a training ground for the citizen of tomorrow. The Senior High School Student Council Junior Student Council The Junior Student Council, forerunner of the newly organized Senior Council, has been very busy this year. With Beverly Houck at the helm and Miss Reynolds as the guiding light the Council compiled the Junior Honor Roles, appointed Fire Monitors, and Hall Monitors, the Council offers a fine opportunity for each student to take an active part in school activities and gain a sense of responsibility and fair judgement toward others. First Row, L. to R.: W. Geist, E. Sears, W. Gifford. Second Row, L. to R.: M. McMullin, 15. Houck, M. Let- terman, J. Eckcr. First Row, Seated, L. to R.: B. Wilson, T. Maltby, J. So- chia, R. Wilder, D. Bond, R. Nauinann. Second Row, E. to R.: D. Henderson, W. Sponable, C. Klasmicr, H. Lodder, R. Van Dorhergh, R. Wilder, R. Johnson, M. McMullin, T. Doris, J. Wood. If you are out some “morning after” and think you see the “men from Mars”, don't for Heaven's sake, grab a gun and shoot. They will probably turn out to be the Safety Patrol in their new yellow rain outfits. Besides being feted by the Kiwanis Club and getting into the movies free, the Safety Patrol does a splendid job protecting the lives of young school children at busy intersections. Comparing the Patrol this year with that of last, you can see the great progress they have made. Safety Patrol 49 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday found the Chorus rehearsing. For the first time in the history of B.H.S. the Senior Chorus had three rehearsals a week. The fact that this additional time was used to good advantage was proved when the Chorus did a splendid job in the Annual Christmas Concert. Songs, the like of which had never before been attempted in the Academy, were rehearsed throughout the year. One of these songs was a Fred Waring arrangement of Chopin’s Etude in E Major, called “Hymn To Music”. Then there was also “The Musical Trust”, a catchy tune, the words of which had little meaning, but we enjoyed singing it. The year 1947-1948 saw several new faces in the chorus. These students were gaining ex- perience for next year's outfit. They helped make our concerts successful. Mr. Drumm's untiring efforts undoubtedly were a large factor in making the 1947-1948 Chorus high on the list of successful activities in B.H.S. More power to him and the Chorus in future years to come. CHORUS SENIOR NINTH GRADE GLEE CLUB Although at this writing the ( lee Cluh has sung only once, and that beautifully so at Christmas. ;j we know that we shall soon have the pleasure of hearing them again, probably at Junior Prize Speaking. i Ably led by Miss Houck, the girls have done a splendid job writh some a cappella arrangements and we know they will turn in as fine performances in the future as they have in the past. Enlivened by the beat of the new bass drum and kept interested by the daring back bends of the majorettes, the band, under the leadership of Mr. Drumm, is really in step this year. Much to everyone’s joy we have added several new marches to our repertoir. One of the more familiar ones was “Our Director” and the everlasting favorite, Sousa’s stirring “Stars and Stripes Forever. Everyone was really thrilled with the way the trombones blared out their parts. Of course, we mustn’t forget to mention the struggle we had with “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes,” but the final result was well worth the effort. es, the band has really had a successful year, which, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Drumm, has brought outstanding performances at both our Christmas Concert and Spring Concert. We sincerely hope that next year will be just as successful as this year has been. I BAND 52 THE DANCE BAND Organized last year under the guidance of Mr. Drumm, the high school dance band has made itsell an active and an important section of the musical department. The instrumentalists were taken directly from the band, with the exception of the piano player, and try-outs were held for the choosing of the vocalists. This year’s dance band found some trouble in getting started, but once under way, progressed rapidly. They lost their one male singer by graduation, plus several of the players, but those gaps have since been filled. There are now fourteen musicians and one singer, Patricia Powers, who does a marvelous job. So far this year, the dance band has played only twice; once at the '‘Bee-Hive” and for a dinner at the Masonic Temple. They plan to hold a dance of their own, a block letter dance, the proceeds of which would go towards letters for the band and the dance band. The dance band, by all means, is here to stay. Enthusiasm has risen tremendously in these two years, and we hope it will keep right on. Seated; Mary Marden, Robert Johnson. Paul Reeves, Alan Forssell, Fred Bellows. Dean Abbott. Standing; Robert Evans, Patricia Powers, Marks Forssell, Charles Lory, Katherine Higgins, George Brennan, Rosalyn Reeves, Yvonne Dugcr, Thomas Appleby. 53 The Junior Red Cross Club of Baldwinsville High School began ihe year with about fifty members and elected the following officers: President.............................Ann Bucci Vice President.........Donald Goodman Secretary................Beverly Church Treasurer.........................Barbara Bond Ihe school enrolled one hundred percent during the annual drive and we were able to contribute one hundred dollars to the Junior Red Cross. Also, sixty-five gift boxes were filled and sent to foreign countries. We selected Wieting-Johnson Memorial Hospital as a project for the year. Favors, menu covers, gifts, toys, scrapbooks and greeting cards were sent to the children at the hospital. With the advice and help of our advisor, Mrs. McCrea, we have had a very successful year and wish to thank the students for their cooperation. JUNIOR RED CROSS 54 FRENCH CLUB Under the direction of Mrs. Wright, the second year of French Club has been progressive as well as pleasurable. Twice a month we have a meeting which is usually a social affair. We have a program, play French games, and have refreshments. We started the year by obtaining very attractive club pins. Our social activities included two theater parties and a hilarious Christmas party at Nancy Carter’s. Our main project was gathering food and clothing for our needy French friends. OFFICERS First Term Second Term President Jerry McNish I).Blanchard Vice-President Charles Lory Mary Luke Secretary Ruth Gruber Carol Slye Treasurer Phyllis Slye Phyllis Slye First Row, L. to R.: P. Man- seau, N. Carter, C. Slye. A. Bucci, B. Prentice, P. Slye, J. Rejko, Mrs. Wright. Sec- ond Row, L. to R.: R. Ger- main, M. Luke, (J. Auyer, M. Currie, R. Gruber, M. Glan- ville, E. Heron, N. Loveless. Third Row, L. to R.: J. McNish, D. Goodman, J. Au- yer, D. Tappan, R. Evans, P. McManus, I). Blanchard. OFFICERS First Terrn Second Term President Ronald Loop Mary Currie Vice-President Mary Currie Mary Mai den Secretary 0. Tappan Ronald Loop Treasurer Ruth Gruber K. Higgins Left to Right, First Row: N. Carter, P. Manseau, M. Currie, L. Regan, A. Bucci, K. Higgins, Mrs. Wright. Second Row: B. Miller, R. Gruber, C. Slye, P. Slye, E. Sears. Third Row: 1). 'Tap- pan, P. McManus. The weekly meetings of the Classical Club are opened with the singing of “America” in Latin, followed by the repeating of the password by each member. Following this are refreshments, which, of course, are enjoyed by all. The real purpose of the club is to learn background material about Cicero and Rome in preparation for regents. This is done in many interesting ways. Among the activities of the club were a Christmas party and the annual Classical Club banquet. CLASSICAL CLUB 55 STE-HA-HAH Baldwinsville’s Junior Historical Chapter, “Stehahah”, composed in 1947-1948 of eighty-eight members, with Miss Palmer as sponsor, has been very active. In 1946-1947, the fifty-eight members wrote and gave a three act play—‘A Spring Day in Judge Bigelow’s Store. 1820”—earning $80 toward the bus fare to the State Convention in Albany in May. Here, Beverly Houck who won a “Who’s Who” award and a volume of folk lore plays, was presented the chapter for its exhibit of a miniature Bigelow store. This year the Junior Historians have started a Round Robin letter to the five other chapters in this Ontario district, and are all anticipating the spring convention in Albany. Nancy Hencle, President First Row, Left to Right: M. McCulloch, M. Vanderburg, R. Mandigo, M. Luke, A. Merriam, R. Harris, L. Niver, F. Mohat, Mrs. Coodfellow. Second Row, Left to Right: G. Harrington, B. Houck, A. McCarthy, J. Bowers, M. O’Brien, H. Allen, J. Green, S. McDermott. Third Row, Left to Right: N. Storm, B. Group, N. Furbush, D. Mac Intyre, J. Duffy, J. Rode, E. Heron. Vi ith Mrs. Coodfellow as the advisor The Miss America club is now a thriving concern, it be otherwise? , r,l?. cll!b ?0,le a r ;at (jea r°°d. taking care of needy families, sending Sunshine boxes to families in Belgium, and brightening the lives of little children in orphan’s homes. MISS AMERICA CLUB 56 Hi-Y First Row, Left to Right: H Merrifield, J. Hanley, R. Van derveer, D. Cole, J. Haydon, R A pi in. C. Lory, R. Perkins. Sec ond Row, Left to Right: R Loop, R. Vanderveer, D. Blan chard, Jack Wilcox, Mr. Math cws, Advisor, R. Steele, G. Bren nan, R. Germain, R. Gates. Tri-Y First Row, Left to Right: A. Bucci, J. Fuess, N. Harkins, B. Bond, J. Ecker, C. Slye, M. Baust, E. Sears. Second Row, Left to Right: J. Pacelli, M. McDermott, S. Foster, M. Cur- rie, C. Chamberlain, P. Powers. P. Slye, N. Carter, J. Van Nostrand. Sub-Debs First Row, Left to Right: M. A. Glanville, A. Auyer, R. Mil- ler, J. Fuess, M. Wood, L. Chap- pell, A. McCarthy. Second Row, Left to Right: B. Bond, C. Nye, M. A. Cary, N. Harkins, M. C. Pederson, N. Furbush, A. Moore. J. Pacelli. ; 57 SENIOR PLAY At last! ! ! A Senior Class has done something different and done it well. Not for the Seniors a corrupted Henry Aldrich. Not for the Seniors the domestic comedy (with many humorous situations) where Junior scrambles des- perately for a date for the Prom. When we put on ‘‘East Lynne” as the Senior Play we really pulled one out of the hat! Of course, it was type casting straight through hut everyone had to work very hard and the cast, directors, and assistants were rewarded with an unprecedented success. 58 % ! Compliments of COOPER'S MOTORS BALDWINSVILLE APPLIANCE FORD DEALER Compliments of C. 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