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

Text from Pages 1 - 99 of the 1952 volume:

i L J 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 wafts her praises On the evening breeze. III When the future years o’ertake us And we leave thy 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. 3 We Salute . . Dedication To Mrs. Eunice Beyerl, who saw us through from the seventh grade until we were seniors and who gave us the spirit we needed to make our years successful, we, the “Class of 1952,” wish to dedicate our Lyre. 4 Principal’s Message TO THE CLASS OF 1952 We started in Baldwinsville Academy together. All of us have had a very busy and interesting four years. We have seen the name changed to Baldwinsville Academy and Central School and we have watched the faculty and pupils nearly double. You may be the last class to graduate from the present Academy Building. The growth of the new building on Memorial Field is symbolic of the change of our times. Four years ago, in one of our first assemblies, I suggested that you look ahead, what has been you can't change, but you can determine in a large measure, what is to be. Determine what kind of person you wish to be and what kind of life you want and then go after what you want. Knowing you has given me a great faith in the future. God Bless all of you. Very sincerely, Paul II. Benedict Supervising Principal 5 Board of Education It is no wonder that the Board of Education should be so interested in the welfare of our school when you stop to consider that over half of the members graduated from Baldwinsville Academy. Included in this group of alumni are Church, Abbott, Jones, Lynch and McCarthy. All of the members have children who have either graduated from this school, or are now attending, or will attend this school in the future. This is another reason why their interest in the betterment of our school is so deep. With the cornerstone laid in our new school, it won’t be long be- fore the results of the many long hours of planning which the Board has done will be realized, and the people in the Baldwinsville central- ized school district sincerely appreciate the Board’s efforts. 6 FACULTY . . . guiding our footsteps SCIENCE LANGUAGE MISS WINCHELL MISS HOSENFELD MRS. WRIGHT MRS. SAWYER MISS LINSKY MRS. SEARS MR. MARX MRS. GOODFELLOW MISS LINSKY MISS DYMOND MRS. ISAAC MR. WHITMAN ENGLISH 9 SOCIAL STUDIES MATHEMATICS MRS. SOULE MRS. KINSLOW MRS. DARLING MRS. GRISTWOOD BUSINESS MRS. PENDER MR. COATES MISS PALMER MRS. WEBB MRS. SEARS MRS. OLNEY MR. PFISTER MR. MARX MISS KINNEY MRS. WIDGER ART MISS SCANLON MRS. McCREA HOME ECONOMICS MR. KIMAK MRS. KIMBALL NURSES MRS. McNAUGHTON MISS WELSH SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL ... . :: 1 i . jl. ... . • L. THEODORE DURGEE GUIDANCE COUNSELOR VICE-PRINCIPAL PAUL H. BENEDICT F. BIRT EVANS OFFICE STAFF JANITORS 13 COOKS BUS DRIVERS . as we leave The class of ’52 has certainly had a lot of fun this year. We started che year off with our magazine sales in which Kay Severson was awarded an “Oscar” for selling the most magazines. Our next undertaking was the “Harvest Moon Ball” at which John Czerwinski and Vonnie Falardeau were crowned king and queen. We sold candy at sports events and also had several record dances. Everyone had a chance to do a little clowning when the seniors brought Cole’s super circus to town, an event which was very profitable both in fun and funds. The spring season saw us seniors just bubbling over with enthus- iasm and activity. We sponsored a scrap drive, faculty game, variety show and dance. Last, but not least, came our Senior Ball and gradua- tion. Our officers for the first semester were: President, John Lukins; Vice President, Yvonne Falardeau; Secretary, Mary Ellen Letterman; Treasure , Milton Weigand. Lee •Rothchild was our second semester president. With Miss Winchell as our class advisor, we really had a bang up year. 16 WINDSOR ABBOTT Wabbit This friendly lad has won appraise Both in character and activities His bashful but his winning ways Lend to his many abilities. Ersky ERSKINE ALLER The “Mighty Mouse” of B Ville High Knows friends and fun galore And as he leaves we heave a sigh “There's Ersky, our gallant troubadour!” JOAN BORROW Shrimp She beams with vigor She glows with vim A likeable lass with many a friend Her popularity will never end. John JOHN BOWMAN Johnny's a pal to everyone Happy go lucky and full of fun Some think he’s shy but don’t be misled He’s quite a guy as we’ve already said. i I ROBERT BRESEE Bob Though not the biggest in physique His winning wav is quite unique One not to be forgotten easily He’ll pass through all quite “Bresee-ly.” Burk WILLIAM BURKHART Bill is entered in the race With all jallopies of disgrace His interests are in chemistry And also those addressed by “She.” 17 BRUCE CHAMBERLAIN Bruce This lad who towers over all Prefers track and boats to basketball His friendly smile is full of vim So go to Bruce when you feel dim. Jimmy JAMES CLARK Jimmy wants to do some farming And to us it's no't alarming Though he’ll never win a row He’ll do fine behind a plow. BEVERLY CURRIER Bev A wonderful girl is this gay lass The prophesizer of our class Having Drought many a laugh and many a grin To Bev we say, “You’ll always win.” . C. JOHN CZERWINSKI Football captain of the Crimson and White As everyone’s friend he’s been a delight With twinkling eyes and that flashing smile He’s one we’ll remember for a long, long while. LYLE DAVIS Lyle Lyle is our Harry James Who also has a way with dames Often seen leading the band To him we give a commending hand. Tessie THERESA DELANEY Cute and friendly, one good pal There’s no passing up this gal To her life is not a tease Through it she will pass with ease. 18 BARBARA DIETZ Barb Barb is a short, laughable lass Who plays a trumpet made of brass With deep ambition to be a nurse We’re sure that she’ll be nothing worse. Char CHARLOTTE DINANT What a gal the kids all sav She’s the type that's just okay A cutie of the Senior Class Everyone knows she’s one swell lass. Willy WILTON ESPENSCHEID Everyone’s pal, lively and jolly Ever ready for fun and folly His current interest seems to equal “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” LELA DUGER A bundle of ioy with not milch to say Our hearts sne’s won in many a way The type that’s quiet and sensible To Jack she is indispensable. Lela YVONNE FALARDEAU Vonnie Happy go lucky and full of fun Vonnie is loved by everyone A pretty miss who’s always gay Down life’s long trail she'll find a way. Skirl SHIRLEY FLEMING Here is a Senior that’s not very tall But makes up for this in her big smile for all Though she doesn't have mucli to say She’s been a big help in many a way. 19 SUSAN GARRETT Sue Well liked by all is this versatile lass Who talks most, says least of any gal in the class And as she performs each daily task In her masterful way, what more could you ask? Cory CORANN GATES Now here’s a change we must admit “Sweet Corn’s” a gal with lots of wit An ambitious lass, she also is In fact in everything she’s a whiz. SHIRLEY GENTILE Skirl Although new to us this year “Shirl” will always be welcome here Forever friendly and ready to serve The best from life she does deserve. Pat PATRICIA GILMORE Pat’s the gal that is engaged All the guys are quite enraged A pal to all in ner homeroom Puggy is the happy groom. JAMES GREEN Green-bean Ever ready and willing for fun Jimmv is a most versatile one The best of our dancers his talent is keen Success in the future for him is forseen. Pat PATRICIA GREEN With her hair of golden hue As a friend she’s ever true Pat makes a hit in many a way Especially with a guy named Jerrv Buchay. 20 CHARLOTTE HAMLIN Char A bundle of fun and personality She’s topped the class for originality As a friend to all and full of wit In any crowd she’ll be a hit. Bevie BEVERLY HAMM Flashing eyes and wavy hair Bevie’s looks are hard to compare With many a friend and very few foe Success in life she’s sure to know. WILLIAM HARPER Harpy A cazanova with unworried ease Billy is always easy to please Happy go lucky and full of vim A friend to all—all a friend to him. Dolf MARY HART Forever present at a Nat’s game Mary watches Dolf gain fame Her unceasing laughter and ready smile Lend to Mary’s likeable style. NANCY HENCLE Nan Nancy is known for her winning laugh And also as co-editor of the Lyre Staff. Brilliant in studies and at gaining friends We’re sure her success will know no ends. Jack JACK HOUSEL Jack is our friend through thick or thin When he sees Lela he goes into a spin In the event of an atomic attack You’ll find us hiding behind our friend Jack. 21 RICHARD HUNTER Dick Sauntering merrily through the hall Dick has a smile for one and all Active in our school band If entertainment's needed, he's on hand. Norm NORMA JENKS Small and quiet we must say Her sense of humor's quite gay “Talks least, says most we’re all agreed We’re sure in life she will succeed. ROBERT JOHNSTON Bob Our handsomest boy, to us he is tops There's one thing he fears, the voice of the cops He drives a blue Ford which really reveals He’s only a hot rod on four screaming wheels. Dick RICHARD JONES Though silent we say To us he’s a charm With his reticent way And his manly strong arm. � SANDRA JONES Sandy A whiz in Chem class, she is tops This girl is smart, and never flops A real helj) to our Senior Class Our Sandy's always sure to pass. Jo JOANNE KEEFER Brunette hair and smiling face In Datient style she’s set the pace Studious and well liked by most Of her friendship we all boast. 22 FREDERICK KELLY Fred Silence reigns—where ere he stands A studious lad, to us he's grand A wit with the books, a hit in his class The boy with a smile, for each lucky lass! Johnny JOHN KINSLOW Now here's a switch you must agree A more unusual laa you’ll never see Like a snail with arthritis, this boy May someday yet be a teacher's joy. CARLENE KNOWLES Carlene To our band she's meant a lot Style and rhythm she has got Inclined to be quiet, we agree Well liked by all she’ll always be. Dick RICHARD KOWALSKI For a top class athlete Our Dicky boy is hard to beat Bursting with vitality Forever a hit he’ll always be. MARY ELLEN LETTERMAN M.E.L. Clever and understanding is our gal Mel A bom leader and critic, she’ll always do well Her personality we want to stress And throughout her life wish the best of success. Lea LEATRICE LOBER Short and sweet, cute and petite Here’s a gal that’s hard to beat Original, clever and talented at art Leas always willing to do her part. 23 DI i CAROL LORY Carol, who’s quite an athlete Will never hear the word defeat Taking her part in our school band All in all our Carol is grand Carol Peanut JOHN LUKINS He’ll never be known for unusual height His dry sense of humor is the base of his might A grand guy to know and smart as a whip John ranks high in good fellowship. CAROLE LUTZ Carole Though Carole is quiet she manages well In Home Ec. especially it’s easy to tell One of the nicest that we’ve met She surely is one we won’t forget. Ted THEODORE MALTBY When smiles are called for and it’s laughs you crave Look for Ted, your soul he’ll save A stalwart boy with plenty to spare He leaves the teachers pulling their Hair. i ROBERT MELVIN Bob Full of fun and nice to know On to success, he's sure to go Interested in farming, we’d like to say You’ll often find him loading hay. hnie JUNE MOORE This is one be-freckled lass Who disturbs the boys in our class As mischievous she reigns supreme Making up her own “one man team.” -L 24 MELVA NAYLOR Melva Here’s a girl we know will succeed In every way, culture and creed Having been a good “Slick Chick” We know that she will always click. Tom THOMAS O’KEEFE Tom is our boy from that-a-way Is he well liked? Well I should say If worlds collide, there he’ll be On the Belgium bridge—just wait and see. DORIS PARKER Dory There’s Dory dashing down the hall On her way to girl’s basketball With red hair and freckles galore Plus a friendly smile, who could ask more? Helen HELEN PECK This tall girl is swell, we all know For modeling in some big style show She blushes madly whenever she smiles And her brightness shines for miles and miles. I VIRGINIA PECORE Ginny A cheerful face and friendly style Is characteristic with her smile Always willing to lend a hand We think Virginia is really grand Philly PHYLLIS PICKARD Philly’s the type that’s eager to please Alive, alert sne moves with the breeze Never a kill-joy, she really does rate That’s why we classify her as just great. 25 RICHARD PORT Max Inclined to be quiet and act rather shy This boy is really a regular guy One main ambition he wishes to keep “Go on to college and through each class sleep.” Bud WENDELL POWERS Easy going and free from worry Here’s one fella' you’ll not find in a hurry Active in sports, to him it’s a mystery How he ever made it through American History. KENNETH RAYMOND Ken A tall, lanky lad with wavy red hair How he borrows weeds—it just isn’t fair But on the gridiron he’s really a flash “Ever see him stumble through that ten yard dash?” Crash LEE ROTHCHILD Nonchalent, witty, carefree and gay All are assets to his winning way An outstanding leader in our Senior Class In all he does Lee is sure to pass. ANNE RYAN Anne Voted the best dancer in the class Anne's always sure to pass Her wit is sharp, her laughter keen For sense of humor, she’s the dean. Mm NANCY SALISBURY If there’s a riot in a class Present you’ll find this pert little lass Well liked, sincere and very sweet Our friendly Nan is really neat. 26 KATHRYN SEVERSON Kay Everyone knows this quiet little lass Was proved best Salesman of our Senior Class Tho with horses Kay’s a mastermind As a master librarian she’s more inclined. Harry HARRIET SHABAN Harry’s one of our Senior girls Who'll never shirk her duties With glowing eyes and teeth like pearls She’s one of our dark haired cuties. DIANE STATEN Dinny Skill in dramatics, has this gal To many of us a bosom pal A prospective secretary she does rate And in her job is really great. Dot DOROTHY SUPPES Bubbling laughter, curly hair Quiet manner, works with care All describe our little Dot With personality really ‘hot.” CAROL TETRAULT Carol She doesn’t say much She’s not verv tall Our Carol’s been such A good friend to all. Fred FREDERICK TOBIN For entertainment anytime Look up Freddy and his pantomine A class cut-up—free from care His motto: “Nev-ah worry, anywhere!” 27 I EVELYN TRUAX Evie You must have seen this dark-haired lass Standing back with a soda glass Someday no doubt you all will see Her asking for her own small fee. Bob ROBERT TUCKER A ladies’ man and a snappy dresser Of these titles he’s the proud possessor Usually found? Whv anytime at all Patronizing the local billiard hall. ROBERT VANDER BURG Vandy His jovial manner is unsurpassed As a practical prankster he could be classed Always ready and rarin’ to go Vandy could put on a one man show. Van RICHARD VAN TASSEL For sparkling good looks This boy has his share He’s one for the books And’ for whom we all care. 28 MILTON WEIGAND Tiger One of our brains, probably the top His math ability doesn’t stop Some say he’s quiet while others say shy But those who remark it just don't know the guy. Jim JAMES WILBUR Scholarly and quiet describes this Jim Though bashful and reticent we all like him With his undying will to learn and achieve There’s advancement in life for him — we believe. SUZANNE WOOD Suzy This mischievous Senior is always gay In any crowd she knows her way Our best dressed girl, cute and pert We must admit she’s quite a flirt. t 29 host Versati ie 'i I ii J i i' fl yi CLASS WILL WINDSOR ABBOTT leaves his position as an all-around “good guy to Art Peters. Quite a job to fill, but you can do it, Art. JOAN BORROW leaves for Huntington. To Jim Burton goes JOHN CZERWINSKIS spot in sports. VONNIE FALARDEAU' leaves for the fraternity house to find George. CORANN GATES wants John Tappan to have her ability to Charleston. MARY HART’S job in the cafeteria goes to Shirley Holmes. RICHARD HUNTER leaves his Latin books to Mrs. Goodfellow. JOHN KINSLOW leaves his white bucks and brush-cut to all collegiate minded Freshmen. SANDRA JONES’ job as business manager on the Lyre staff goes to Terry Germain. MARY ELLEN LETTERMAN leaves to rescue Bob from the LeMoyne coeds. JUNE MOORE leaves to buy another candy bar. VIRGINIA PECORE’S good nature and patience is left to be distributed among the teachers during 7th periods on Fridays. “BUD” POWERS leaves his old girl friends to any Junior in search of a date. NANCY SALISBURY’S faithful attendance at the Canteen is left to Sally Coates. DIANE STATEN’S new bass viol is left to some lucky musician. To Miss Hosenfeld goes EVELYN TRUAX’S job at the Corner Pharmacy. MILTON WIEGAND’S freckles goes to redhead, Nancy Clark. BARBARA DIETZ’S long hair goes to Cynthia Wood. LEE ROTHCHILD wills his lackadasical manner and his blue geometry notebook to Mrs. Gristwood. “PASSIONATE” PERCY TUCKER leaves his ability to pantomime to oncoming dramatics students. CAROLE LUTZ’S all year-round tan goes to Mary Hanley. KAY SEVERSON wills her volleyball skill to Anne Doughty. BEVERLY HAMM leaves her brother, “Swift’s Premium.” PHYLL PICKARD leaves her place in the “Keynotes” to Mary Storm. JOANNE KEEFER leaves her quiet ways to all students who have 5th period study hall. BRUCE CHAMBERLAIN wills his scout uniform to Bob Zimmer. Wonder if it will fit. BOB BRESEE and JIM WILBUR leave their calm and collected ways to Jim Davis. MELVA NAYLOR leaves her tolerance during noon rehearsals of the “Keynotes” to Mrs. Sears. NANCY HENCLE leaves her work in 4-H to Mary Agnes Tierney. WILTON ESPENSHEID and JOHN LUKINS leave their pool cues to the next Solid Geometry class. CAROL TETRAULT leaves her poster making ability to Ann Lowery. SUE WOOD leaves her long line of ex-boy friends to a reliable dating agency. 32 CLASS WILL (continued) FRED TOBIN leaves his ability to get a homeroom in a state of chaos. LEATRICE LOBER leaves all the clothes she has spilled paint on to Mr. Kimak as warnings to young artists. RICHARD KOWALSKI leaves his ever ready smile to all mothers on graduation day. JOHN BOWMAN and BILL BURKHART will their debonair personalities to Joe Port. SUSAN GARRETT leaves her burned out flash bulbs to Mr. Matthews for his Christmas tree next year. BEV CURRIER and CAROL LORY leave their clarinets and old band music to Mr. Whitman as souvenirs. ANNE RYAN leaves to buy new records for the canteen. BOB JOHNSTON leaves his title as handsomest Senior to some lucky Junior. PAT GREEN leaves for her piano lesson. BOB VANDERBERG and LYLE DAVIS leave their hot trumpets to the “Baldwinaires”. JIM GREEN wills his dancing ability to John Salisbury. TOM O’KEEFE leaves his pipe to any Martin Kane fan. JIM CLARK and DICK JONES leave those captivating grins to charm the underclassmen. CHARLOTTE DINANT leaves her ability to drive, to Don Hirsh. MARY REED wills her placid ways to Paula Ketchum. DOROTHY SUPPES and SHIRLEY GENTILE give their serene, calm attitude toward life, to Mary Anne Kaar. TERESA DELANEY leaves for Solvay — hmmm. BILL HARPER and HARRIET SHABAN leave those big brown eyes of theirs. CARLENE KNOWLES leaves her position on the debating team to future Citizenship students. PAT GILMORE leaves her poodle cut. BOB MELVIN leaves for a trip to Greenwich Village. JACK HOUSEL and LELA DUGER leave together. MAX PORT’S willingness to express his opinion goes to Elizabeth Sears. DORIS PARKER wills her accordion music to the LeBeouf Trio. SHIRLEY FLEMING leaves a good can-opener to the cafeteria. ERSKINE ALLER leaves his pint size to Fred Fauler. CHARLOTTE HAMLIN leaves her paint brushes and easel to Steven Tigner. DICK VAN TASSEL leaves to find Gerda. NORMA JENKS, who has the distinction of being the Senior who talks least, says most, wills this to any Junior worthy of honor. HELEN PECK leaves the emergency brake on when she tries to start the driver training car. TED MALTBY and FRED KELLY leave. 33 CLASS PROPHECY As the conquering of space has so steadily progressed during the last century here are my views as to the lives of the class of 5- in the yeai 1982. As I boarded the space rocket “Ala Mars,” I found listed Bud Powers as pilot, Bobby Vanderberg, co-pilot, and Pat Green as the chaiming stewardess. Aboard the ship I spotted “Philly” Pickard who told me she was having a return bout with Airy-Melon Letteiman at the wrestling match that night. Farther down the aisle, I noted that Helen Peck was again taking her traveling flea circus on tour. To her left sat the notorious gangster, Dick Hunter, looking very innocent. Upon sampling Bud’s “safe driving” I arrived at Mars. There to greet me were the local dignitaries: Tom O’Keefe, mayor; Sandra Jones, manu- facturer of Mars candy bars; and Doris Parker, who confidentially had been investigated by James “Kefauver” Wilbur. As I entered my cab, I noticed that June Moore and Evelyn Truax had opened the town’s taxi service and donated their old rocket cars to those in need of used parts. At the end of my short ride Bill Harper, the speed doorman, met me at the car with an umbrella to keep my money dry. Inside the “Gentile Hotel” I found out from Shirley, proprietor, that John Czerwinski was captain for the “Space Trotters.” His basketball team consisted of Pat Palmer, Carol Lory, Charlotte Dinant and Melva Naylor, better known as “long-shot” Naylor. While roaming around the hotel I walked into the gambling room and found those two famous card sharks, Pat Gilmore and Dorothy Suppes giving Mary Hart, local undertaker, the business. I took a seat and after being served by Diane Staten, soda jerk and part time police chief, I pro- ceeded to watch Carole Lutz and Shirley Fleming perform a graceful Can-Can routine, followed by Torchy” Severson and her torrid vocalizing. After seeing Bob Bresee and Virginia Pecore about to present an Adagio dance, I felt it time to leave. Strolling down the Floyd Brand Avenue, (named after a late pedestrian) I saw Sue Wood and Carol Tetrault had really opened a fashion shop after all. Startled, I saw many seniors doing thriving businesses. “Charlie’s Billiard Academy” run by Charlotte Hamlin, Carlene Knowles’ “Keep Trim Gym , Lyle Davis, prominent lawyer, John Kinslow, barber, assisted by Nancy Salisbury, the manicurist, Teresa Delaney, famed bareback rider, and the garbage disposal business run by John Lukins, Lee Rothchild, and Bob Tucker. 34 CLASS PROPHECY (con’t.) I decided to walk down the street and spied Dick Van Tassel and Corann Gates selling apples and violets, respectively, on the corner. He told me that Max Port, Jim Clark and Dick Kowalski had opened a night club starring Ann Ryan, a famous contortionist. Enjoying the air, I strolled further and found to my surprise Norma Jenks, Nancy Hencle, and Barb Dietz, demonstrating the use of the new style Washington mink coat. They told me Joanne Keefer had married a rancher and with her foreman, Bob Melvin, had a growing kangaroo ranch. It seemed also that Erskine Aller, Jack Housel and Ted Maltby ran a home for aged punchdrunk prize fighters. Taking advantage of this opportunity were Cauliflower McEspen- schcid and “One Punch” Chamberlain resting and relaxing. Because I was thirsty, I stopped in a quaint tea shop operated by John Bowman and Bill Burkhart. While sipping my tea, Bob Johnston walked in with Sue Garrett on his arm and told me they were sensations at their vaudeville performance. Harriet Shaban finally came forth and read my palm, telling me of my wanderings and the future of more seniors. It seems that Bev Hamm and Vonnie Falardeau ran the local beanery, better known as the “Hamm and Lardy Beanery” and Windsor Abbott and Lea Lober ran the Shrimp Boat syndicate. Also, Fred Kelly, Ken Raymond and Dick Jones had established a Hobo’s Haven on the outskirts of town, where they indulged in nothing but sleeping and eating. Upon my return to the space ship I met Joan Borrow, who is secretary for the Wizard of Mars, James Green. Next to her was the cigarette king, Fred Tobin, manufacturer of Jet cigarettes which are quick on the drag. Boarding the plane I found myself sitting next to Lela Duger, the Kate Smith of Mars, and Milton Weigand, the brains of Mars polities. Settling down; I decided the Senior Class of “52” would succeed in any atmosphere and in every problem would come out tops! Beverly Currier 35 CLASS HISTORY As vve pause a moment from our ever active life as Seniors and look back to our days as underclassmen, we realize that they have passed all too quickly. Let us recall some of the highlights of those memorable years which began with our graduation from the obscure world of Junior High to the eminence of full fledged Freshmen. With the aid of our teachers, Miss Coolidge, Mr. Hess and Mr. Coates, we quickly adapted ourselves to life as Freshmen. The difficult task of organizing our class and guiding it through its first year faced our first president, Geraldine McGraw, and she proved to be an excellent choice by doing a fine job. Clubs and activities were already interesting many of our members, with the produc- tions of Mrs. Beyerl’s Dramatic and Journalism Clubs in great demand. Our first prize speaking honors were captured by Doris Parker and John Kinslow, while Judy Brown earned the Kiwanis Scholarship Prize and Nancy Hencle and John Lukins shared the Latin Cup. The “Devil’s Dictionary” was always a source of amusement to us. It was a publication which was originated by some of our classmates and appeared daily on Mr. Coates’ blackboard. Not to be left out socially, we sponsored dances, held a very successful hayride and ended the year with a picnic at Fair Haven. Sophomores already—and hard at work building up our treasury. Under the leadership of president, Lee Rothchild, we sponsored several dances and sold school pins and T-shirts. Our Sophomore Day, which included two performances of the play, “A Quiet Home Wedding,” and a dance in the evening, also proved to be very popular. Spurred on by our advisors, Mrs. Pender and Mrs. Beyerl, we enjoyed an active year and established a precedent by ordering our class rings a year early. The Latin Cup was shared by Milton Weigand and John Lukins, and Senior Prize Speaking honors went to John Lukins. Mrs. Gristwood’s geometry room soon became one of our main congregating places. We never could get those papers corrected on time, but, of course, we weren’t the only ones. Foremost in our minds at the close of this year were the hopes that we would have our centralized school in the very near future. We returned as Juniors, much more dignified and sophisticated. Mrs. Good- fellow was named as our advisor, with Lee Rothchild and John Lukins sharing the presidency. A series of bake sales and dances added to our treasury, but the most rewarding venture of all was our Christmas Ball. Chairman, Yvonne Falardeau, and a hard working committee made it a big success. Doris Parker and Lee Rothchild proved to be our best orators and John Lukins received the Latin Cup. In the Spring the hall corridors blossomed out with a variety of signs inscribed with phrases such as, “Vote for Able Abbott.” The elections for Student Council president were in full swing. After hearing each parties’ campaign speeches we proceeded to the polls and gave the victory to Windsor Abbott. After struggling past those dreaded Regents exams, we climaxed the year with a reception for the graduating Seniors and their parents. At last we have inherited the traditional Senior homerooms and commenced the rush and flurry of that all important year. The first event of the fall season was a dance which was closely followed by the election of the Lyre staff. An assembly put on by the Lyre staff provided both good advertisement for our yearbook and a lot of laughs. To bolster our quickly deflating treasury we sold candy and magazines. Two familiar people in our class history, Lee Rothchild and John Lukins, were chosen as presidents and Miss Winchell became our advisor. With all this behind us and the Senior play, Senior Ball, our banquets, suppers, picnic and graduation to come, the Class of 1952 feels it has been most fortunate indeed. 36 v mmu UNDERCLASSMEN . . . the best of luck 39 CLASS OF 1953 One of the most important projects of every Junior Class is the annual “Christmas Ball” which was presented by this year’s Juniors the 21st of December. With Janice Earle the main chairman and Lee Flanders, Elizabeth Sears, Margaret Schmidt and Mary Gardner as specified committee chairmen, the Ball proved enjoyable to all who attended and successful to the Class. Some other activities of the Class of ’53 consist of home- room bakesales, an auction, sale of Christmas decorations, the Junior Play and the annual Junior Banquet. The three homerooms under the leadership of Nancy Carrington, Shirley Gregory and Janice Earle had great fun in preparing and carrying out their bakesales. Jim Goldstine was a very good auctioneer for the Class auction hold during an assem- bly at the beginning of the year. This assembly was under the direction of Mary Hanley with the help of all Juniors who contributed. The most profitable project of the year was the sale of Christmas decorations by all the Juniors. Jean Fuller with the help of Gwen Paige, Terry Germain and Helen Hotch- kiss had an excellent report at the end of the sale. The pride production of the Class was their Play, “Family Circle”. Those who proved their acting ability in the play, presented February 28, are as follows: Elizabeth Sears, Mary Hanley, Terry Germain, Clarina Titcomb, Claude Reith, Janice Earle, Joan Mc- Carthy, Paula Ketcham, Arthur Peters, Ann Farrell, Francis Stebbins and John Tappan. All those who attended this play will remember the wrestling act between Elizabeth and Mary; Terry’s romantic ability and other outstanding incidents. Every single person worked his very best to make this Junior year the best, but most of the thanks should be given to our splendid Class Advisors, Miss Mary Jane Linsky, and Mr. Matthews. All those connected with the play appreciate the time Miss Linsky sacrificed to work with them. Being an advisor is a difficult job and the Juniors really appreciated the interest taken by both their advisors for this year. CLASS OF 1954 The sopomore class this year proves to be one of great promise. We realize that this is the time to begin looking forward into the future and we are acting accordingly. Because it is very large, the whole class is hard to organize. Therefore, we have considered each homeroom a separate unit with its own ideas of helping the class financially. Each room is putting on food sales and movies. At the head of these home- rooms are very effective committees which have done a successful job in collecting class dues for the purpose of aiding future projects. Among these projects is an auction and a dance, both of which will be very special and worth watching for. We are all enthusiastic participants in school activities. Many of the future’s promis- ing athletes are right here in the sophomore class, for instance, Jim Burton and Jack VanDerveer. We are also proud to say that the majority of the cheerleaders is from the sophomore class which proves that our school spirit is strong. We have many who deserve scholastic honors, too. Most of the class has been either, on the high honor or the honor roll. We all appreciate Mr. Pfister’s help as class advisor. He has furnished a lot of good ideas that helped us a great deal. As you will agree, the sophomore class has a great future, in which we hope to see many of our plans come into reality. ■ CLASS OF 1955 Our Freshman class which is composed of 150 members met and elected the following officers: President Boh Ridall Vice-President______________________Nelson Rice Treasurer _________________John Walker Secretary____________________Peggy Doris Our class advisor is Mr. Coates. We decided our class dues are to be 50c per year per person. We have appointed an executive committee, consisting of two members from each of our five home rooms, plus our officers and advisor. This committee will dis- cuss plans and then we in turn bring back our plans to the entire Freshman class for further discussion. We are planning to have baked goods sales and dances to help build up our treasury so that in our Senior year we will have a substantial amount to work with. Mm i f i Mi I it I. I! gif V V ACTIVITIES . . . time well spent LYRE STAFF The Lyre staff has worked hard to assemble a yearbook of which the class of ’52 can be proud. One of the big events sponsored by the Lyre staff was the assembly program which launched the Lyre’s selling campaign last January. The script for the assembly, written by Sue Garrett, was centered around the theme, “Flashbacks from Lyres of Yesteryear.” There were several variety numbers on the program. The red flannel-garbed Rockettes, in the persons of John Lukins, John Czerwinski, Willy Espenscheid, and Lee Rothchild, put on their song and dance. The Keyed-Up Notes, Charlotte Hamlin, Phyll Pickard, John C., John L., Willy and Lee, made their initial debut singing “Cold, Cold Heart” and “Shrimp-Boats,” among others, using very “fishy” props. The cheerleaders bowled their audience over with “The Team Is in a Puddle” and “Our Team.” These athletes were Charlotte, Sandy Jones, Phyll, Willy and John L. Featured in several “stills” were Doris Parker, Nancy Hencle, Corann Gates, Willy and John L. The entire Lyre staff sang “All Around the Town.” The Snapshot Contest was won by Tommy Young, who entered a photo of a basketball play. Jack Kisselstein and Mary Hart were the other prize winners. Several seniors canvassed the town and surrounding area for advertisements and names for the patrons list. These, the booster page and the Lyre subscriptions were our fund-raising projects. We’re especially proud of the photographic work done by Mr. Bovee, and we want to express our sincere appreciation to him for his fine co-operation. We would also like to thank Miss Kinney and her Secretarial Practice Class for doing such a wonderful job on the typing. All in all, the Lyre staff has enjoyed editing this year-book, and we hope it holds many happy memories of friends and events for each and every one of you. Editors: Nancy Hencle, Lee Rothchild. Feature Editors: Corann Gates, Wilton Espenscheid. Girls’ Sports Editor: Phyllis Pickard Boys’ Sports Editor: John Czerwinski Photography: Susan Garrett Art Editor: Charlotte Hamlin Business Manager: Sandra Jones Circulation Manager: John Lukins Advertising: Doris Parker 48 SENIOR BAND The senior band has improved greatly this year, and we have developed a point system for awards to prove our accomplishments and stimulate ambition. Included among band activities were outdoor marching tactics, letter forma- tions and the playing of the Alma Maters of visiting football teams to show more sportsmanship. We performed as a circus band for the Cole Indoor Circus and also played a major part in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The clarinet quartet and the woodwind quintet were organized to supplement our exper- ience of large group participation. Members chosen to represent Baldwinsville at the All-State sectional Music Festival held in Pulaski were Maury Tigner, Bill Mignault, Beverly Currier, Carlene Knowles, and Carol Lory, who substituted for Vonnie Falardeau. We also sent several members to the All-County Band. Our band officers were: President—Maury Tigner Secretary and Treasurer—Yvonne Falardeau Librarian—Beverly Currier 49 SENIOR CHORUS Baldwinsville Academy could well be proud of this year’s Senior Chorus. A successful Christmas concert was presented in December preceded by the annual yuletide assembly. All-State Sectional Chorus at Pulaski was attended by six of its members Anne Doughty, Sue Garrett, Janice Earle, Jim Davis, Charlotte Hamlin, and Ellaire Johnson; they were also represented in All-County Choral singing by Sue Garrett, Johanna Broome, Jinia Votra, Jeanette Styers, Barbara Dietz, Mary Gardner, Jim Davis, and John Lukins. As this yearbook goes to press, they are preparing for the Spring Concert which this year will be based on Baldwinsville, past, present, and future. 50 Soft and sweet or hot jazz! You name it—the Baldwinaires can play it. This year’s Baldwinaires have a few additions over last year’s. Ably led by Bill Mig- nault on the dancing pleasure each and every Friday noon. On several other occasions, local dancers have enjoyed themselves, listening and dancing to the strains of our Alma Mater’s contribution to popular music. Completing the cast of instruments are two other saxophones, played by Mike Zahn and Tommy DeNeve, three trumpets, laid into by Bob VanderBerg, Lyle Davis and Tommy Young, a brass horn tooted by Maury Tigner, drums banged by Jim Green and a piano pounder named John Lukins. BALDWINAIRES 51 The Keynotes have made quite a name for themselves at our Alma Mater and have brought the school a lot of publicity. They have appeared on television, sung for assemblies, club meetings and at Sampson Air Base. This year’s mem- bers were Charlotte Hamlin, Sue Garrett, Shirley DeLyne, Janice Earle, Ann Doughty, Gwen Paige, Mary Storm and Phyllis Pickard. It is our hope that future Keynotes will do as well. KEYNOTES 52 1 Gamma Sigma Fraternity Beta Mu Chapter “School Before The Fraternity.” This is our national motto, meaning after we get our school work done we can enjoy the fraternity. Beta Mu Chapter of Gamma Sigma started here in Baldwinsville on May 5, 1951. We have enjoyed many social functions with our sister sorority. Alpha Mu, one of which was a very successful dance “The Dark Town Strutters Ball.” A joint bake sale proved remunerative and lots of fun. Beta Mu started with six- teen members and then took in five members in September. During the second part of the year, in February, we took in eleven members bringing our present membership up to thirty-two. We expect it to continue to grow, building good brotherhood. 2nd Half of the Year Lee Rothchild—President Terry Germain—Vice President John Lukins—Recording Secretary James Davis—Corresponding Secretary Art Peters—Treasurer John Czerwinski—Chaplain J-ames Green—Marshal Claude Keith—Parliamentarian 1st Half of the Year John Czerwinski—President Lee Rothchild—Vice President James Davis—Recording Secretary John Lukins-Corresponding Secretary William Mignault—Treasurer Terry Germain—Chaplain Robert Tucker—Marshal Claude Reith-Parliamentarian S3 GAMMA ALPHA MU The year 1951-52 has proven very successful for Gamma Alpha Mu Sorority. Numerous events with their brother fraternity, Gamma Sigma, have included a dance, bake sale party, a musical assembly and a sporting event. Rushing was started in September and January at teas at the homes of hostesses Paula Ketcham and Norma Lamb. Projects for the year such as the selling of boxed candy and Easter eggs were very prosperous. The girls made many visits to the Sanitarium to enter- tain the patients, and at Christmas time we provided gifts and food for a needy- family in the form of a good will basket. OFFICERS: First Semester President—Mary Ellen Letterman Vice President—Charlotte Hamlin Recording Secretary—Joyce Marshall Corresponding Secretary—Shirley DeLyne Treasurer—Paula Ketcham Second Semester President—Mary Ellen Letterman Vice President—Jean Fuller Recording Secretary—Joyce Marshall Corresponding Secretary—Norma Lamb Treasurer—Elizabeth Sears 54 HI-Y Among the beneficial projects undertaken by the Hl-Y members this year were the HI-Y workday, a turkey raffle, and distribution of pamphlets for the school. The boys acquired new jackets this year which are really quite flashy and colorful. The HI-Y has done much to further better relations between school and youth. The advisors for HI-Y this year are Coach Joseph Guerrera and Assistant Coach, Milton Hess. They are doing a swell job in guiding our affairs. Tbe HI-Y copped first place in the Mardi Gras parade for being the most original, displaying bathing beauties of 1902. Among the projects planned for spring is a paper drive. A group party will be held at the end of the school year. OFFICERS First Half Second Half President—Dick VanTassell Vice President—Terry Germain Secretary—Claude Reith Treasurer—Jim Burton Chaplain—Bud Powers President—John Bowman Vice President—Art Peters Secretary—Bob Johnston Treasurer—John Czerwinski Chaplain—Lee Rothchild 55 Tri-Y is an organization composed primarily of new girls this year. We were unfortunate in losing most members last year through graduation. We are affiliated with the Y.W.C.A. of Syracuse and are represented at the Inter Club Council which groups together all “Y” groups in Onondaga County, every second Tuesday of the month. We had a “Sadie Hawkins” dance in the fall of the year which proved to be very successful and everyone who attended had a wonderful time. In the past we have contributed baskets to needy families and are continuing to help the families. Each year Tri-Y has a special project to work on and this year the girls are making clothing and dressing dolls for Wieting-Johnson Hospital in Syracuse. OFFICERS President—Sally Coates Vice President—Helen Hotchkiss Secretary—Nancy Salisbury Treasurer—Pat Lamson Sergeant-at-Arms—Ann Farrell 56 The Key Club was originally brought into being over twenty five years ago. It was inaugurated as a junior service club in a California high school, patterned after Kiwanis Club. The Baldwinsville Key Club was formed three years ago. Key Club’s main objective is to serve the school and community and to develop leadership among the students in school. However, Key Club members enjoy many social events, too. There is an endless list of projects which Key Clubbers undertake which bring out the objectives of Key Club International and which provide for useful citizenship in later years. Officers for the past year were as follows: President—John Lukins Vice President—Milton Weigand Secretary—Maury Tigner Treasurer—William Harper 57 : i | II SUB-DEBS The Sub-Deb girls, after initiation, had a successful dance, date party and old members’ party. We also entertained the Sub-Deb Club from Solvay. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, we gave baskets to needy families. Charity work was done for orphan homes. Alternating with Alpha Mu we went to the local sanitarium and sang to the patients. Pins, rings, bracelets, sweat shirts and hats with the Sub-Deb emblem on them were purchased by the members. The Sub- Deb Club has been quite active this year and we would like to thank Mrs. Hess for her help in making it possible. Our officers were: President—Yvonne Falardeau Vice President—Carol Lory Secretary—Mary Jean Wilcox Treasurer—Joan Borrow President—Yvonne Falardeau Vice President—Phyllis Pickard Secretary—Marlene Sochia Treasurer—Anne Doughty I 58 The Senior High Student Council is composed of two students from each home-room plus the President, Windsor Abbott and Vice-president, John Tap- pan. The Secretary-Treasurer is Ann Farrell. Our advisor is Mrs. Blanche Pender. Successful fall projects included a dance and the sale of football and bas- ketball booster buttons. The Council abolished the Probation List and curtails activities in another way for failing students. The Honor Roll is figured every quarter and congratulatory letters are sent to parents of honor students. We furnished refreshments to the coaches, teams and cheerleaders of visiting and home basketball teams at home games. Our president was elected president of the Central New York Study Council for Student Councils. Our elections for next year’s officers will be held in the spring. We have enjoyed a highly success- ful year, and we would like to thank Mrs. Pender for making it so successful. SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL 59 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Baldwinsville chapter of the F.H.A. was newly chartered this year with 16 members. In September we attended a District F.H.A. rally in Middle- ville. The F.H.A. organization to us. We have assisted the Red Cross in its work and have sold brownies to raise money to get our F.H.A. pins. The officers are: President—Margaret Schmidt Vice President—Laura Melvin Secretary—Janet Yeandle Treasurer—Deanna Prouty Historian—Carolyn Brown Parliamentarian—Nancy Fonda Reporter—Marion Kiggins Advisor—Mrs. Evelyn McNaughton 60 Senior Council American Red Cross Under the leadership of President Jim Goldstine and advisor Mrs. McCrea, the Senior Council of American Junior Red Cross has advanced forward in leaps and bounds throughout the past year. A few of their various projects were the enrollment drive, stationery drive, sewing of Christmas stockings for the boys at Sampson and making scrapbooks for the children at Elmcrest. Our heartiest thanks go to all the members and hard workers who have helped to give our B-Ville chapter a good name. President—James Goldstine Vice President—Janice Earle Secretary—William Mignault Treasurer—Dorothy Paige 61 SENIOR JOURNALISM CLUB The Senior High Journalism Club has been trying to function without funds and the size staff necessary to put out a good paper, but we have managed to publish about half a dozen issues of the “School Daze”, being able to do so only because of the initiative and ambition of our advisor and a handful of students. We drew up a constitution and by-laws and held a spring election, choosing next year’s officers, who will then be able to get a good start early next September. We also sent two members to the school press conference. Featured in the first issue of the “School Daze” this year were news of reorganization activities of all the classes and clubs. Corann Gates’ column, “Roguish Rosie”, which contained choice tid-bits about this and that, was the highlight of our Christmas issue. The Christmas Ball, concert and parties, as well as compositions about Christmas customs and holiday traditions around the world also shared the spotlight. Fred Tobin made his debut into the journalism field in our February issue. His sensible and nonsensical answers to various problems common to students were the toast of the school. Over a full page was devoted to the Inquiring Reporter, who asked the question, “How can we develop better school spirit?” Our other issues came out after this writing. We would like to thank Mrs. Sears for helping us so much this year and we wish the best of luck to next year’s Senior Journalism Club. Officers First Semester Editor Secretary-Treasurer Social Editor Art Editor Club News Editor Boys’ Sports Editor Girls’ Sports Editor Typists Evelyn Truax Melva Naylor Corann Gates Leatrice Lober Nancy Hencle Daniel Geist Kay Severson Kay Severson Evelyn Truax Dorothy Truax June Moore Second Semester Nancy Hencle Melva Naylor Carole Group Leatrice Lober Catherine Borrow Daniel Geist Kay Severson Nancy Kisselstein Judy Ingolby Melva Naylor Laura Melvin Mrs. Sears Advisor 62 Freshman Girls Glee Club Junior High Student Council Senior Art Club Ticket Sellers Classical Clui? 65 Sodality Triangles mmmm I ATHLETICS 67 ... a spirit of victory KATE V JEAN V MARA V JOAN V MARY VNA-NCY V PHYLL MARLENe nANCY V CINDY V MARY CHEERLEADERS Joan Borrow (head cheerleader) Catherine Borrow Jean Fuller Mara Green Mary Ann Kaar Joan Hamm Nancy Kisselstein Phyllis Pickard Marlene Sochia Nancy Vickery Mary Jean Wilcox Cynthia Wood 68 Soccer Volley Ball 69 Basketball Softball 70 Noon Volleyball Noon Basketball 72 Varsity Baseball 1st row, L. to R.—Jack Montague, Dick Perkins, Ike Burton, Jim Burton, Dick Stevenson. 2nd row, L. to R.—Jarv Wheaton, Bob Stevenson, Art Peters, Coach Guerrera, Jack Ecker, Bill Hirsch, Bob Tucker. Due to injuries and the loss of many stalwart players by gradua- tion, the Crimson and White “nine” fell behind in their usually strong efforts in county league play. The boys, although not in winning form, showed the spirit and willingness to improve, but the competition proved too great. Coach Guerrera built his team around players like Dick Perkins, Jack Montague, Ikie Burton, and Freshman Jimmy Burton. These boys carried the brunt of the B’ville attack, and in many cases throughout the season, their efforts made the games close and interesting. Although the boys were not as victorious as previous B’ville teams, they displayed superior sportsmanship, something that is hard for a losing team to display, but something that has grown to be traditional on a B’ville diamond. 73 T i Varsity Basketball 1st row, L. to R.—Fred Tobin, Oley Hotaling, John Czerwinski, Art Peters, Bob Payne, Dick Kowalski. 2nd row, L. to R.—Coach, Joe Guerrera; Tom Young, manager; Bill Hirsh, Jim Burton, Bill Gifford, Jack VanDerveer, Bud Powers. This year’s “Crimson Five” had a comparatively successful season, ending up in fourth place and drawing East Syracuse in the county league play-offs. Paced by Captain Art Peters, B’ville’s “green team” surprised many a pessimist with its unexpected fine showings through- out the season. Highlights of the season were the upset victories over highly favored Fayetteville and East Syracuse. To top off a victorious season, “Joe’s Boys,” who said their coach, “had potentialities,” also journeyed to Long Beach and Levittown, both near New York City, for two non-league tilts. The trip proved a great success, and all returned safely and with newly made friendships. Art Peters was the only B’villian to make the all-county team. He also set a new scoring record for our school. Next year’s “five” should be another sharp outfit with the necessary experience they gained this year. Li 11 1st Half B’villc 62 Fulton 47 B’ville 62 Solvay 83 B’ville 62 Liverpool 37 B’ville 44 North Syracuse 42 B’ville 45 Fayetteville 60 B'ville 61 Levittown, L. I. 42 B’ville 47 Long Beach, L. I. 55 B’ville 47 East Syracuse 50 •Non-league Playoffs B’ville 60 East Syracuse 58 B’ville 43 Solvay 59 2nd Half B’ville 55 Solvay 91 B'ville 77 Liverpool 63 B’ville 44 Watertown 40 B’ville 61 North Syracuse 37 B'ville 64 Fayetteville 52 B’ville 43 East Syracuse 59 B'ville 42 Fulton 44 Central Division Won 8 Lost 7 Regular Season Won 5 Lost 5 League Season 74 Varsity Football 1st row, L. to R.—Bob VanderBerg; Dick Kowalski, John Bowman, John Czerwinski, Ken Raymond, Dick Van Tassel, Jim Green, Windsor Abbott. 2nd row, L. to R.—Dick Jones, Art Peters, Ed McDermott, Garry Steele, Larry Lehman, Dean Norman, Bill Burkhart, Bud Powers. 3rd row, L. to R.—Don Hirsh, Bob Peterson, Jim Burton, Oley Hotaling, Claude Reith. 4th row, L. to R.—Lynwood Aller, manager; Coach, Joe Grizibowski; Mr. Guerrera. ass’t. coach; Billy Guerrera, ass’t. manager. This year’s football team enjoyed another victorious year under Coach Joe Grzibowski. Rated and publicized as a “green team,” they proved their worth by equalling last year’s record and ended up in second place in the final league standings. The highlight of the season was the upset romp over a highly favored North Syracuse team, a game in which the BIG RED from the SENECA came from behind and over- powered a much bigger foe. Many honors went to “Grizzy’s Gridders,” as Dick Kowalski and John Czerwinski, the FIGHTING IRISH, both made first string All County berths; Jim Burton and Art Peters, the Passing “Click” made the second string, while honorable mentions went to Dick Jones, Bud Powers, Windsor Abbott, and Ed McDermott. The team polished off their victorious grid campaign with the annual “Pie Banquet,” and there they paid respects to their coach by presenting him with a few gifts. Old BHS can look forward to another great team next year, as many of this year’s regulars will be returning to carry on the fight. I 1951 —Cross Country 1st row, L. to R.—Bill Lowery, Robert Allen, William Tetrault, Max Port, Larry Coleman, Richard Dobaek, Bob Bresee, Joseph Port, Bob Payne, William Ahold. 2nd row, L. to R.—John Clayton, Bruce Champerlain, John Kinslow, Larry Perry, Francis Stebbins, Lee Flanders, Sonny Lee. 3rd row, L. to R.—Gary Prouty, Jim Caukins, Robert Peterson, Tom Young, Gerry Dunham, Bill Burkhart, Don Schneider. 4th row, L. to R.—Dick Smallwood, Marty Lower, Ote Sennett, coach; Laverne Norse, Dick Ely, George Goodnough. The 1951 Cross Country Squad had a very successful season under the tutelage of their coach, Ote Sennett. Winning the County and Class B championship, the local “harriers” startled the locality with their numerous victories. , Richard Dobaek and Larry Coleman were the pride and joy of the local boys. They captured numerous fust place berths for the B’villians and were seldom beaten out for this first place spot. Cross Country, being a new sport in school, has not had too much following, but due to the team’s efforts and victories, interest in it began to unfold. “Hats off to the Harriers”!! SCORES Defeated Lost To Fulton Eastwood Auburn Oswego Nottingham Oakfield Waterloo New Hartford Arlington Geneva Whitesboro Gloversville Canandaigua Philadelphia Delaware Onondaga Central Ilion Portville Liverpool South Hampton, L. I. Monticello Fulton 76 Track — ’51 IS 1st row, L. to R.—Larry Coleman, Claude Reith, Terry Russ, Raymond Bresee, Robert An- dress, Dick Jones, Jim Green, Bill Lowry, Dewey Bond. 2nd row, L. to R.—Bob Paciencia, Jack Sochia, Fred Burtch, Bob Payne, Ed McDermott, Dick Doback, Bob Peterson, Bill Greene, Sonny Lee, Ray Hahn. 3rd row, L. to R.—Mike Warsack, ass’t. coach; Mr. Guerrera, ass’t. coach; Elzy Preston, David Virkler, Roland Victory, Don Payne, Bruce Chamberlain, Stanley Bush, Max Port, Harold Tetrault, Richard Johnson, Marks Forsell, John Porter, Otis Senett, coach; Tommy Young, manager. Otis Sennett’s 1951 Track team had a very successful season, win- ning their league championship and making a good showing in the sec- tionals. They had an unblemished record for league meets and were edged out by 3 points in their bid for the county championship at Griffin field. Many individual school records were set by Otte’s trackmen and the stellar performances of Tetrault, Brand, Paciencia, and Doback proved too great for many of their foes. With many lettermen returning next season, coach Sennett is look- ing forward to another victorious campaign by his track team. SCORES Solvay .... Liverpool .. N. Syracuse Fayetteville E. Syracuse Eastwood ... Central.... Nottingham Non-league We They ..78% 11% .511 6 38 5 6 .66 24 .71 19 .46 44 .43 47 .47% 47% .21 69 77 . V. Baseball J. V. Basketball . V. Football Sponsor Sheet A Friend A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benedict Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Borrow Miss Marilyn borrow Mr. and Mrs. Richard Breen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bresee, Sr. B-ville Fruit Vegetable Store Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Charles Mr. and Mrs. Foster Clark Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coates Miss Lorene Cook Mr. and Mrs. Lome Cook Mr. David Cooper Miss Ruthe Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Davis Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dietz, Sr. Mr. A. J. 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Tupper Mrs. Mary VanderBerg Mr. and Mrs. John VanDerveer Mr. and Mrs. Victor Vernon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Leon Webster Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Weigand Mr. Milton Weigand Miss Roberta Welsh Miss June Winchell Mrs. Leora Wright Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Yeandle Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Bowman Senior Activities WINDSOR ABBOTT—Baseball 1, Football 3, 4-H 8, Student Council 1, Lyre Staff. ERSKINE ALLER—Gamma Sigma 1, Key Club 2, Basketball 1. JOAN BORROW—Cheerleading 3, Sub-Deb 3, Senior Chorus 2, Journalism 1, Student Council 1. JOHN BOWMAN—Baseball 3, Footfall 2, Hi-Y 2, Gamma Sigma 2, Key Club 1, Interclass 3. ROBERT BRESEE-Track 2. WILLIAM BURKHART—Boys’ Sports 3, Gamma Sigma 2, Athletic Association 2, Interclass 2, Cross Country 2, Barnyard. BRUCE CHAMBERLAIN—Key Club 2, Track 2. JAMES CLARK—4-H 9, Student Council 2, Red Cross 2, Key Club 1. BEVERLY CURRIER-Band 4, Alpha Mu 1, Athletic Association 1, Volleyball 1. JOHN CZERWINSKI—Boys’ Sports 3, Lyre Staff, Student Council 2, Hi-Y 4, Gamma Sigma 2, Key Club 2, Barnyard, Interclass. LYLE DAVIS-Band 4, Lyre Staff. THERESA DELANEY-Ticket Seller 2, Sodality 4. BARBARA DIETZ—Band 4, Senior Chorus 3, Lyre Staff, Classical Club. CHARLOTTE DINANT—Ticket Seller, Girls’ Sports 3, Senior Chorus 1, Sodality 3. WILTON ESPENSCHEID—Lyre Staff, Senior Prize Speaking. YVONNE FALARDEAU—Student Council 3, Vice-President Class of ’52 3, Sub-Deb 4, Band 4, Red Cross 1, Bowling 1. SHIRLEY’ FLEMING—Senior Chorus 2, Homemaking Club 1. SUSAN GARRETT—Senior Chorus 3, Lyre Staff, Classical Club, Keynotes 3. CORANN GATES—Lyre Staff, Red Cross, Alpha Mu 3, Senior Chorus 2, Journalism 2. PATRICIA GILMORE—Red Cross 2, Ticket Seller 4, Girls’ Sports 3, Journalism. JAMES GREEN—Football 2, Senior Chorus 2. PATRICIA GREEN-Senior Chorus 4, Softball 1. CHARLOTTE HAMLIN—Alpha Mu 2, Lyre Staff, Senior Chorus 3, Canteen Committee 3, Keynotes 3, Classical Club. BEVERLY HAMM—Alpha Mu 2, Ticket Seller 2, Canteen Committee 2, Red Cross 2, Girls’ Sports 2, Senior Chorus 3, Journalism. WILLIAM HARPER-Key Club 2, Interclass 3. MARY HART—Homemaking Club 2, Red Cross 2, Senior Chorus 2, F.H.A. 1, Ticket Seller 1, Cafeteria 2. NANCY HENCLE-4-H 7, Journalism 3, Co-Editor of the Lyre, Student Council 2, Volleyball 1, Basketball 1. JACK HOUSEL-Red Cross 1. RICHARD HUNTER-Band 4. NORMA JENKS—Lyre Staff, Journalism 2, Classical Club, Girls’ Sports 3, Band. ROBERT JOHNSTON—Baseball 2, Basketball 1, Hi-Y’ 1, Student Council 1. RICHARD JONES—Football 2, Track 3. SANDRA JONES-Lyre Staff, Classical Club, Volleyball 2, Softball 2, Student Council 1. JOHN KINSLOW—Track 2, Cross Country 2, Tennis 1, Classical Club. CARLENE KNOWLES—Band 2, Homemaking 1, 4-H 5, Journalism 1. 84 Senior Activities RICHARD KOWALSKI—Football 3, Basketball 2, Hi-Y 1, Journalism 1. MARY ELLEN LETTERMAN—Senior Chorus 3, Alpha Mu 4, Secretary Class of ’52 3, Lyre Staff, Student Council 2, Volleyball 2. LEATRICE LOBER—Alpha Mu 1, Art Club 2, Volleyball 1, Senior Chorus 1. CAROL LORY—Band 4, Sub-Deb 3, Girls’ Sports 4, Red Cross 3, Journalism, Senior Chorus 1. JOHN LUKINS—President Class of 52 2, Gamma Sigma 2, Key Club 2, Lyre Staff, Classical Club, Junior and Senior Prize Speaking. CAROL LUTZ—Senior Chorus 3, Homemaking Club 1. THEODORE MALTBY—Gamma Sigma 1, Key Club 2, Basketball 1, Senior Chorus 1, Bowling 1, Track 1. ROBERT MELVIN—4-H 10, Art Club 4. JUNE MOORE—Senior Chorus 2, Journalism 1. MELVA NAYLOR—4-H 9, Journalism 1, Student Council 1, Red Cross 1, Softball 2. DORIS PARKER—Band 3, Alpha Mu 2, Lyre Staff, Ticket Seller 2; Girls’ Sports 4. HELEN PECK—Tri-Y 1, Classical Club, Sodality 3, Canteen Committee 3, Girls’ Sports 2. VIRGINIA PECORE—Homemaking Club 1, Senior Chorus 2, Cafeteria 1. PHYLLIS PICKARD—Sub-Deb 2, Cheerleading 1, Girls’ Sports 4, Student Council, Keynotes 1, Senior Chorus 3, Lyre Staff. MAX PORT-Key Club 2, Track 2. WENDALL POWERS-Boys’ Sports 3, Gamma Sigma 2, Hi-Y 1. KENNETH RAYMOND—Football 3. Hi-Y 1, Track 1, Canteen Committee. LEE ROTHCHILD—Hi-Y 2, Gamma Sigma 2, President Class of ’52 2, Prize Speaking, Canteen Committee 3, Key Club 3, Co-Editor of Lyre. ANN RYAN—Canteen Committee 3, Red Cross 2, Ticket Seller 1, Senior Chorus 3, Bowling 1, Basketball 1. NANCY SALISBURY—Tri-Y 1, Ticket Seller 4, Senior Chorus 3, Red Cross 2, Canteen Committee 4, Girls’ Sports 2. KAY SEVERSON-Ticket Seller 1, Senior Chorus 4, Girls’ Sports 4, Journalism. HARRIET SHABAN—Volleyball 2, Alpha Mu 2, Basketball 2. DIANE STATEN-Band 2. DOROTHY SUPPES-Senior Chorus 4, Bowling 2. CAROL TETRAULT-Art Club 4. FREDERICK TOBIN-Baseball 2, Basketball 3, Journalism 1. EVELYN TRUAX—Journalism 1, Senior Chorus 2. ROBERT TUCKER-Hi-Y 1, Gamma Sigma 2, Baseball 4. ROBERT VANDER BURG-Band 4, Football 3. RICHARD VAN TASSEL-Boys’ Sports 2, Hi-Y 1, Gamma Sigma 2, Lyre Staff, Canteen Committee 1, Interclass 2, Student Council 1. MILTON WEIGAND—Treasurer Class of ’52 1, Track 2, Key Club 2, Interclass, Classical Club, Student Council. JAMES WILBUR—4-H 5, Journalism 3. SUE WOOD-Tri-Y 1, Ait Club 4, Triangles 4, Senior Chorus 3. 85 OUR SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1952 MORRIS MACHINE WORKS 87 Congratulations to the Compliments of Class of ’52 GOULET MOTORS, INC. BARNES DAIRY YOUR MERCURY DEALER” Baldwinsville, N. Y. GATES FUNERAL HOME BEST WISHES Baldwinsville, N. Y. from the Ambulance Service LYRE 343 Phones 77 Robert Gates Amy Gates Ralph Gates STAFF 88 Compliments of Compliments of ALEX F. JONES WILLIAM WALDRON ELECTRICAL CORP. SON Compliments of Compliments of KELLY MOUNT HARRY BRADISH SON 89 Phone 268-M BERNDT MICHELS FOR BETTER CLEANING Compliments of Done in our own plant by our modern cleaning methods 11 E. 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WELDEN’S 91 Congratulations to the Compliments of CLASS OF 1952 GATES SILVER STAR JARDINE MARKET BRONZE FOUNDRY Everybody reads ... THE MESSENGER “Success to the Class of ’52” MARY’S FLOWERS Mary Clark, Florist published by Telephone 301 THE BROWN NEWSPAPERS WEDDINGS Telephone 100 CORSAGES FUNERAL DESIGNS CLYDE CAKERY Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1952 BALDWINSVILLE’S HOME BAKERY from the Telephone 24-J CORNER PHARMACY Compliments of RUSS TAXI J. ALBERT FALARDEAU Telephone 756 FUNERAL HOME If no answer 284-M 92 Compliments of Compliments of STEVE’S BARBER SHOP A. L. 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