Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 114 of the 1956 volume:

WITAN Cka ilo tte High SekooP WITAN STAFF Editors .Gordon Howe, Sandra Marvin Activities .Judy Taylor Feature ...Beverly Craft Government .Dirck Benson Layout .Richard Thomas Sports Boys.Marvin Stahl Girls.Donna Rodenhouse Art .Phyllis Fogg Senior Editor .Barbara Riscignolo Photography .Carl Gielow Secretary .Edith Antelli T reasurer ..Sandra Fischel Advisors .Mrs. Jane G. Leathern, Mrs. Janet Fedder, Mr. Richard Herzog DEDICATION Through patience, understanding, and devotion, our parents have so wisely guided and cared for us that we wish to express in a small measure, our gratitude. With great pride, the class of 1956 dedicates this issue of the Witan to those who have done so much for us, our parents. 4 We have three very practical wishes for every member of the class of 1956. All three must come from your own thoughtful planning. May you have a faith you can live by, a self you can live with, and a purpose you can live for. 5 Abe A. Hollander Throughout history people have had to have ideals by which to live. In Greek and Roman times many of these ideals were expressed in myths about legendary gods. By means of these myths the folly of the baser values of life and the wisdom of the nobler values were pointed up. Today we get our ideals from many sources. One of the most im¬ portant sources during one’s years of growing up is school. It is my earnest hope for you, the class of 1956, that the ideals and values you take with you as you leave Charlotte High School will stand you in good stead in the years ahead. 6 “OUR CLASS ADVISER” Because she has helped us through the production problems of two formals, shared our qualms about raising class funds, laughed with us, worried with us, kept us in line, because she has always “been in our corner”, the class of 1956 says Thank you to Miss Miner. SENIOR HOMEROOM TEACHERS Raymond C. Pinder William J. Miller Mrs. Rosalie Reinhardt Mrs. Josephine G. Morrison _ Left to right: Mrs. Reinhardt, Mr. Parsons, Miss Giangreco, Miss Scarcella, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Cerasani. OUR NEW TEACHERS MRS. REINHARDT Having taught in Trenton, New Jersey, Mrs. Reinhardt is a new member of Charlotte’s Commercial Depart¬ ment. A graduate of Rider College, this year she founded Charlotte’s “Future Teachers of America.” MR. PARSONS Coming to us last spring, from Pennsylvania State University, is Mr. George Parsons. Besides teaching Dramatics, Mr. Parsons is also interested in set designing. MISS GIANGRECO Miss Giangreco joined the Social Studies Department in the spring of 1955. She holds an M.A. from Syra¬ cuse and is an ardent baseball fan. MISS SCARCELLA A graduate of Nazareth College, Miss Scarcella now teaches General Education. Art and travel are her two interests. MRS. EDWARDS Mrs. Edwards reads a great deal, enjoys most sports, and makes many of her own clothes. She is a new member of the Home Economics Department, and a graduate of Missouri University. MISS CERASANI A former East High Student, and at present a General Education teacher at Charlotte, Miss Cerasani comes to us as a graduate of the University of Rochester. Drama and reading are among her hobbies. MRS. J. MORRISON Mrs. Morrison, our new horticulture teacher taught previously at Madison and West High Schools, and the University of Michigan. Her interest in “hort” can be seen in the new type of flower sales and advertising this year. 9 OFFICE STAFF Miss Skiff, Miss Stowell, Kay Bartlett PSYCHOLOGIST Miss Crittenden MATHEMATICS Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. Goldstein, Mrs. Eiscnberg, Miss Valerio ti l h in MODERN LANGUAGE Miss Denio ENGLISH Mrs. Leathern, Mr. Barber, Mrs. Friel, Miss Scarsella, Mrs. Mor¬ rison, Mr. Parsons, Mr. West- burg missing. 10 DO A Z ' 1 ' T T Z ' ' -1 AT A D TC r - Herzog, Mrs. Edwards rKAL 1 IL L AK 1 O Mr. Walker, Mr. Pinder LIBRARY STAFF Miss Cashman, Mrs. Lathan SCIENCE Mr. Bennett, Mr. Bird, Mrs. Morrison, Mr. Bartholomew, Mr. Kumpf, Mrs. Breneman, Mr. DeCoster, Mr. Oinans SOCIAL STUDIES Mr. Julien, Mrs. Luckett, Miss Cera- sani, Miss Giangreco, Mr. Koloseike, Mr. Gross, Mr. Miller, Mr. Robinson, Mr. Crowne, Mr. deZafra, Dr. Gell 11 CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL « DRIVER TRAINING Mr. Webster HEALTH EDUCATION Mr. Tichenor, Miss Briggs, Miss , Eddy, Mr. Quenan, Mr. Murray, Mr. Miss Miner, Mr. Hollander, Miss W ' ithey, Mr. Gross, Mr. Crowne, Mr. Barber, Mr. Julien; Mr. Fraseh, absent. GUIDANCE STAFF COMMERCIAL Miss Reinhardt, Miss Withey, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Tracy CAFETERIA STAFF Mrs. Rentschler Mrs. Huber, Mrs. DuPree, Mrs. Ratzel, Mrs. Ready, Mrs. I.ipp, Mrs. Niver, Mr. Forncrook, Mrs. Charles MAINTENANCE STAFF Seated: Mr. Palumbo, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Little- wood. Standing: Mr. Rigney, Mr. Rapp, Mr. Yackiw Miss Clara Dean Dr. Kenneth E. Cell Hasta la vista, Miss Dean: ... Friend to truth! of soul sincere, In action faithful, and honour clear; Who broke no promise, serv’d no private end, Who gain’d no title, and who lost no friend. Charlotte bids “Bon voyage” to Dr. Kenneth E. Gell, Social Studies Department head, now retiring. His pro¬ fessional leadership, forceful teaching, colorful person¬ ality, and Scotch stories, will be missed by all of us. Aloha, Miss Eddy—whose sterling qualities remind us of a lovely, colorful Lei to be worn proudly: sense of humor, enthusiasm, generosity, gift for fair play—indeed, our loyal friend. Miss Elsie Eddy 13 President MARVIN STAHL “Marv” Handsome, intelligent and captivating, sorry girls, he’s graduating. Vice-President JOHN STELTZ “Jack” His character is more than skin deep. Treasurer KENNETH T. HENDEL “Zam” Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius. Secretary REBECCA ANNE PUTNAM “Becky” Grace in all her steps, heaven in her eyes; in every gesture, beauty, dignity and love. RICHARD M. ALLEN “Ricardo In silence his wisdom is often concealed. CAROLYN JANE BROWN “Lynn” What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. DOUGLAS BUCHHOLZ “Injun Take my life, l need my money for my old age. GORDON BARNES “Pete” Silence is the vital atmosphere in which friendship thrives. ROGER CABIC He won’t have to look far for success. DAVID BOULTER “Dave” Oh keep me innocent. Make others great. DIRCK BENSON There is no great genius without some touch of madness. EDITH ANTELLI “Edie” Think not the beautiful doings of the soul shall perish unremembered. SUSAN BOWER “Sue” And mother nature fashioned spring for her. KATHARINE BARTLETT K.iv Agreeableness and friendship are wealth. ROBERT CARPENTER “Carp” He who is happy is rich enough. JOHN CHIAPPERINI “Chip” “Don’t applaud, just throw money GALE COLLINS Gale” Lucky in love. RICHARD COOK “Cookie” If success is what you need, look for Dick to take the lead. LAUREL CRANDALL The angels must have sent you. ARCHIE CARRIS “Kid” Live while we may, always say. BEVERLY CRAFT “Tubby” May the world treat her as she has treated us: with wisdom, wit, and the gift of heaven. HILDA COBB A little kingdom I possess, Where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task l find Of governing it well. EDWARD CORNWELL “Ed” I am not in the role of common men. DONNA LEE CORRIGAN Her blue eyes dance with a mischievous elance. CAROLYN CRUMLEY A thing of beauty it a joy forever. RICHARD DAVIS • Dick” Man with a horn. DONALD DeLORM l.augh and the world laughs with you, Study and you study alone. ALEX FERGUSON “Ferg To become a great man, it is necessary to be a great rascal. CLARKE DENNISON Win or lose, he loves the game and plays it well. SANDRA A. FISHEL Sandy” Hello, little girl of my dreams. JAMES EAST “Jim” A good man is hard to find. GAIL A. FRANK “Frank see a devilish twinkle shining in your eyes. PHYLLIS ANNE FOGG Phil Who can foretell for what high purpose this darling of the Gods was born. RICHARD W. FRANCIS “Fran” Lord what fools these mortals be, They should have taken lessons from me. MARCIA GILDEA Mush” A little bit of heaven fell out of the itars one day. WALTER M. FRUCHT Wally ' Many are the wonders of the world and none so wonderful as man. JANE GIBSON “Poopies A little friend for all the world. RICHARD GODFREY Dick Wit and wisdom are burn with man. ROBERT R. GEORGE “Bob Be not ashamed to say what you are not ashamed to think. JOHN DUNCAN GOLDRING Canuck Fame is nothing but an empty name. JUDY GANTERT “Gw” Hers’ is the joy of brightening other ' s lives. JUNE GEHM The sweetest soul that ever looked with human eyes. RALPH GENRICH “Corkcy” Patience—but hurry up. CARL NORMAN GIELOW Geek All men of action are dreamers. I H ZOE COWING “Bo Zoc” Though she just joined up with us this year, we ' re mighty glad to have her here. JUDITH MARILYN GUNKLER “Judy” hate nobody; I am in charity with the world. WILLIAM HEATH “BUI” And more than wisdom, more than wealth, a merry heart that laughs at care. ALFRED GROTH “Pooch” Give me liberty in June ' 56, or give me death. GARETH HARPER Gary” Men of few words are the best men. MARSHALL GURNEE “Marsh” Hlond hair, blue eyes, look out girls, he ' s wise. DAVE HEEKS Dave” His ways are silent yet so vivid. PATRICIA HELFER “Pat” In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. BERNARD J. HELFERT, JR. “Tiger” Were there no women, men might live like kings. JEAN DOROTHY HELFERT A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of nature. CAROL LYNETTE HENDERSON “Lynn” If you are but a dream, I hope I never waken. NANCY E. HIMES “Nan” Neat as a pin. Shapely and slim. GORDON A. HOWE Gordie For he is gallant and strong, void of all envy and the thought of wrong. EARL HYSNER Squirrel” I have packed up my totem poles and gone a-hunting. BARBARA JEAN HUNT Thou art the star for which all evening waits. FRANCES JONES “Fran” She fell in love with life. LAWRENCE R. HUSS “Lefty A mind equal to any understanding. RUSSELL WILLIAM JONES “Jonesie” The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. JAMES JOROLEMON “Jim” The world knows little of its greatest men. EDWARD R. KIMMEL Ed” A remarkable thing this life of mine, l hope I live to see the end of it. ROBERT KUHN “Hawk” Oh, mischief thou art swift to enter the thoughts of a desperate man. MARILYN LANG “Lynn” We looked for heaven and found it in her eyes. CAROL LEONARD “Dimps” Smiles as numerous as the stars above but in her heart, there is only love. CAROL LESCHANDER You are the breathless touch of springtime. JOHN A. KOERNER Every man should have a dream and every dream a purpose. JOAN MARY KINSLEY Speak gently; it is better far to rule by love than fear. JAMES A. KUNKEL There is no end to the good a man can do, if he doesn ' t care who gets the credit. ROBERT KLEIN There ' s one thing in school he likes quite well and that’s the sound of dismissal bell. GAYLE LA FRANCE “Frenchie” She’ll be a jewel in any setting. KENNETH McNAIR “Ken” A shy man with a reservoir of humor. AUDREY MOORE “Clem” Keep your dreams, for in them lies joy denied to men grown wise. ELSIE M. MUIR “Kitty” To see her is a picture. To hear her is a tune. MERTON A. McNEIL “Men” Have you heard the one-about. BARBARA MERK “Barb” Personality, beauty, wit- No wonder she makes such a hit. DAVID MEEKS “Dave” do not ask for any crown. But that which all may win; Nor try to conquer any world Except the one within. RALPH MOORHOUSE “Rock” Almost everything that is great has been done by youth. ELIZABETH MEYER “Bets” Thou art the star for which all evening wails. FRANK NELLIS “Nelson” came, saw, I quit! DONALD NEWCOMB “Don never dare act as funny as 1 can. PAUL NICHOLS “Nick” No man is the wiser for his learning. GEORGE OLIVER “Ollie” Facts are stubborn things. KENNETH PARKHURST “Parky” For man is man and master of his fate. IRENE RUTH PATRIC “Dutch” A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, and most divinely fair. RANDALL H. PAWLEY “Randy Dark of hair, bright of eye, no wonder all the girls do sigh. WILLIAM PENLON “Bill” Quiet and handsome beyond compare. Men like Bill are very rare. HAZEL PLENDER “Haz” Nothing that has ever stirred the heart can be lost to tis. CAROL PR I VITER A “Priv” You are the angel glow that lights a star. BARBARA RATHBUN “Barb Blushing is the color of virtue. BARBARA RISCIGNOLO “Barb” Good manners and soft words have brought many a difficult thing to pass JUDITH ROBERTS “Judy” Love is most wonderful when it is given JOAN RILEY “Riley” A smile is the twilight that hovers gently between night and day, more bewitching than either. GRATIA PRIETZ “Crash” And heaven had wanted one immortal song. BARBARA PORCELLI “Barbie” Whistle Barb, whistle and you shall have your man. RUSSELL POTTER ‘Trotter If fame comes after death, I am in no hurry for it. DIANE RUTH REID Her angel face, as great as the eye of heaven, shined bright, and made sunshine in the shady place. WILLIAM RAYMOND “Bill” As handsome as he is quiet DONNA RODENHOUSE “Rodie Beauty seen is never lost. BRIAN ROLFE O cast my riches to the winds, my soul the devil send-But, please O Lord, let me not breathe on earth ivithout a friend. FREDRICK ALAN SCHAETZKE “Al” He thinks like a philosopher, and acts like a king. MARION C. SCHMIDT “Mimi” Oh. there are so many things between heaven and earth of which only the poets have dreamed! DAVID SHARES “Dave” What madman is this that brightens our day. ELEANOR M. SCHELL •BOW Behind the curtain mystic fold. The glowing future lies unrolled. RICHARD SCHLENKER “Kraut” I can resist anything except temptation. JOHN SHERIDAN “Ace” It ain’t necessarily so. MARGARET E. SHERWOOD “Marge” This little devil is an angel in disguise. ANTHONY SHULTS “Tony” My youth may wear and waste, but it shall never rust in my possession. JOAN MARILYN SHURGOT Popular, impulsive, and gay, a shining light along lifJs way. VIRGINIA C. SIMMONS “Ginny” Strength of thought and wisdom in her silence. ROSEMARY SMALL “Ro” With a song in m heart. MARY JANE SPRINGER “M. J. To retain grace and sweetness under all conditions is the most desirable of traits. SHARLfiNE SPITALE “Shar” The stars make no noise. FRED H. SPEARY “Fritz” Just give me a sailboat. CATHERINE SPENCER “Cathy” Ambition is a noble thing if you are aiming high. JUDITH ANN TAYLOR “Judy” Suppress me if you can, I am a merry jest. SANDRA EBBITT STRINGHAM “Sandy” The gold of her hair crowns the blue of her eyes. PATRICIA ANNE STEWART Music in her heart doth swell. RICHARD S. THOMAS “Dick” A light heart lives long. EDGAR THURSTON “Butch” So full of fun and fancy free. SUSAN MARCIA TOMPKINS “Sue” She’s danced her way into our hearts. DEAN G TRYON His friendship is the kind you can’t lose, even when you deserve to. LOUIS TRABALZI “Tons of Fun” His capers and antics would fill a book. DOMINIC TRAINO “Don” To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question. CAROL ULMER “Corky” May the gods grant thee all thy heart ' s desire. WILLIAM VAN ARUM “Willy” Ufe is my college. At ay I graduate •• 11. and earn some honors! JOAN VAN DORN “Rusty” Smooth runs the water where , the brook is deep. ROBERT LOUIS VAN EPPS “Bob” For courtesy wins woman all as well as valor may. NORMAN WALZ “Norm” don’t know the tangent of X, but I know a good joke. JANET WEILERT “Jan She is beautiful and therefore to be wooed, she is a woman and therefore to be won. LOIS WAHL “Lo” There was a star that danced and under that I was bom. CAROL LOUISE WAIDE Thou whose locks outshine the sun. Golden tresses, wreathed in one. As the braided streamlets run. JANET M. WALKER “Jan Lots of fun and quite a pal Is this winsome, witty gal. PAUL WEDEL “Wcasle” I’ve just had a thought. Let’s outlaw school. VIRGINIA RUTH WALKER “Ginna” A Stardust Melody. 34 Charles Lowe Standard Bearer GUARDIAN OF THE FLAG, STANDARD BEARER, AND PRESIDENTS For their outstanding citizenship and scholastic achievements, one girl and one boy from the senior class are chosen every year to be Guardian of the Flag and Standard Bearer. They are selected by a committee composed of several teachers and the principal. Our student presidents are elected democratically by the students. Elections, which follow a week of campaigning, are held during May. The three presidents preside in their respective council meetings and assemblies. David Wing Senior High President James McClintock Student Association President 35 Richard Mercer Junior High President Seated, left to right: J. Wilkins, W. LePage, A. Gregg, P. Meagher, S. Gilbert, M. Bartlett, R. Mercer, M. Smith, Mr. Julien. Standing, left to right: K. Stanton, B. Shea, D. Petroske, J. Britt, K. Hogan, W. McQuown, R. Schoberlein, L. Pickins, R. Engels, F. DeMato, P. Hagen, D. Whitmore. JUNIOR COUNCIL The student councils are composed of elected home room and activity representa¬ tives. Members advance ideas proposed by students, and carry on the Editorial busi¬ ness of the student body. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Seated, left to right: G. Frank, R. Putnam, D. Wing, Mr. Robinson, J. McClintock, Mr. Denison, R. Mercer, M. Schmidt, M. Smith. Standing, left to right: D. Whitmore, J. Shurgot, B. Riscig- nolo, A. DeHey, R. George, C. Lowe, L. Webster, J. Gantert, J. Galloway, S. Mooney, J. Matthews. i Sfl b- ' Ff % 15 Ti ■ i mK 1 - 4 Front row, left to right: P. Lowenguth, J. Shurgot. Second row: G. Prietz, U. Panepento, R. Putnam, M. Schmidt. Third row: G. Collins, C. Scialdone, J. Gantert. Fourth row: R. Godfrey, D. Wing, W. Zimmerli, W. Frucht, K. Hendel, B. Allen, W. Denise. Fifth row: A. Cancelmi, G. Thompson, M. Stahl, D. Weatherby, C. Lowe, J. McClintock, L. Wojnowski, A. Schaetzke, R. George, C. Motley. SENIOR COUNCIL STUDENT-FACULTY COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Miss Miner, Mr. Hollander, D. Weatherby, P. Lowenguth, M. Smith. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Breneman, Mr. Barber, J. McClintock, D. Tryon, M. Springer, R. Schoberlein. “You can’t buy tokens in the morning” SERVICE “Oh, did I cut you off?” LEAGUE CO-OP The Witan, the Pilot, the Photo Service, the Audio-Visual Aids Corps, and many other activ¬ ities of Charlotte are financed by the CO-OP plan. CO-OP members make weekly payments for fourteen weeks. In return they are given the Pilot free of charge, and admitted to most ath¬ letic events at reduced prices. CO-OP members also can purchase the Witan for one dollar. CO-OP COMMITTEE Seated: J. Shurgot. Standing, left to right: J. Gantert, C. Dennison, W. Zimmerli. SERVICE CORPS The Charlotte Service Corps, a brand-new organization this year, was formed for the sake of making Charlotte a more pleasant school to attend. Service Corps members hope to accom¬ plish this by enforcement of regulations in the parking lot and on the school grounds. Left to right: J. McClintock, S. Cas¬ well, Mr. Hollander, R. George, W. Zimmerli. PAN—God of Revelry IVITIES Print row, left to right: R. Mainwai M Ti.Js’iGhdiT, J. Manchester, K. Myers. Second row: Myers, J. Galloway, R. Frattare, LQuieM A. Bodnar, F. Mattil, D. Boulter. Third row: Bennett, J. Simpson, C. Schmid, R. King, S. Cooke, D. Garmen, G. Schmid, D. Phillips, howitzer, A. Goldring, J. Heinlein, J. Wood, K. Oswald, H. Herendeen. Fourth row: R. alkins, J. Lovejoy, J. Rouse, R. Davis, G. Heydweiller, K. LeMoyne, C. Glanzel, T. Stone, E. Lyons, R. DeMato, K. Lung, K. Yost, D. Bennett. Fifth row: E. Langdon, G. Sorensen, , J. Green, J. Fox, R. Brayer. AUDIO-VISUAL AID-CORPS Chief Projectionist A. Bodnar Advisor Mr. Bennett 43 w LES BABILLARDS The laurel has been symbolic of honor since the days of ancient Greece. Those fortunate enough to obtain the acclamation of the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus in the form of a laurel wreath were immortalized in leg¬ end and history. A wreath was placed upon the heads of the conquering heroes. Paralleling these heroes of antiquity are the members of the French Honor Society. These are honor students who have received an A or B average in French during the first or second year. Additional honors bestowed are the Carolyn Emerson Prize Book, awarded for the highest La Conseillere Et La Presidente French II examination, and Honor Pins, awarded in the third year for an A average. Heroic rulers of the French Honor group this year are Mary Jane Springer, Presidente; Charles Lowe, Vice- Presidente; Beverly Craft, Secretaire; Judy Gantert, Tresoriere; Sandra Marvin and Joan Kinsley, Directrices Sociales (Social Chairmen); and Miss Ruth Denio, Front row, left to right: D. McCarthy, J. Deuel. Second row: S. Marvin, M. Springer, J. Kinsley, C. Lowe, J. Gantert, B. Craft. Third row: T. Wojnowski, B. Brooks, M. Gildea, J. Shurgot, J. Matthews, Miss Denio, M. Hughes, I. Patric, R. Miles, G. Groth, L. Jones. 44 Cum Laude Winners OPTIMATES The influence of the Greek language brought the Latin language into the world. It was adopted for legal, his¬ torical, religious, and political reasons and was mainly used by scholars and scientists. After adopting the Latin language, Phaedrus, a freed- man in Rome, struck a new vein in Fables and Martial; another Roman, gave the poem its distinctive sting. The students of the Latin Honor Society do likewise at their informal initiation, when the students give the Optimates pledge in both English and Latin and then go under the yoke to be paddled with lunchroom trays. These students are required to have at least a B average during their first and second years of Latin. After the third year they receive the cum laude award if they have completed the three years with an A. The following are the heads of the Roman throne this year: Consul (President), Walter Frucht; Scriba (Secre¬ tary), Carol Waide; Qualstor (Treasurer), Larry Huss; Aedile (Social Chairman), Dirck Benson; Nuntia (Re¬ porter), Catherine Spencer; and Advisor, Mrs. Denise. i ly ft Wj J t Wl m V V AL P ' m, k. J i L.jp to ji 1 ▼5 T f V n H • tv c j f fv W i r j e ij 7 Tt ar. tty V Front row, left to right: R. Putnam, J. Lewy, B. Allen, K. Lung, A. Bartholomay, N. Smith, L. Weir, S. Guthicl, K. Yost, J. Lankford, K. Oswald, J. Carnahan, Second row: C. Hilder- brandt, K. McNair, D. Ferguson, L. Huss, C. Spencer, W. Frucht, C. Waide, D. Benson, L. Webster, R. Welch, M. Gildea. Third row: Mrs. Denise, G. Prietz, J. Gunkler, A. DeHey, J. Perduyn, D. Tryon, W. VanArum, J. Dye, I. Patric, G. Howe, R. Allen, L. Wojnowski, D. Katz, J. McClintock, G. Thompson, M. Matteson, B. Williams, S. Bower. 45 Greenauer. Second row: M. Schmidt, B. Merk, Miss Withey, K. Bartlett, H. Cobb. Third row: C. Scialdone, D. Bernicker, J. Weilert, M. Eiseline, J. Pum, L. Henderson. COMMERCIAL HONOR SOCIETY The Greeks were the originators of most of the honor societies in our colleges today. After the French Revolu¬ tion they established a Friendly Society to create friend¬ ship between France and Greece. The Commercial Honor Society was started by Miss Newman, a former teacher of Charlotte, as an honor and friendly society too. This society is made up of members who receive an A or B average in business subjects. Their meetings are held once a month at the members homes. They discuss such things as the secretary and her career. The special honorary officers this year are: President, Barbara Merk; Vice-President, Kay Bartlett; Treasurer, Marion Schmidt; Secretary, Hilda Cobb; Corresponding Secretaries, Kay Lynch, Lynette Henderson, June Main- waring and Janet Wielert; Advisor, Miss Withey. 46 Front row, left to right: J. Helfert, E. Antelli, G. Frank, D. McCarthy, D. Rodenhouse, M. Gildea, S. Marvin, S. Fishel, H. Cobb, J. Taylor. Second row: J. Carnahan, F. Jones, P. Poore, B. Riscignolo, J. Jacques, C. Greenauer, B. Crane, B. Craft, L. Henderson, P. Murray. Third row: C. Ulmer, K. Sturdy, V. Helfert, J. Matthews, J. Gantert, K. Lung, S. Guthiel, B. Williams, K. Bartlett, M. Springer, M. McCarroll, P. Fogg, K. Lynch, K. Oswald, J. Izard, C. Scialdone. Y-TEENS This group consists of a number of girls who have be¬ come members of the Y.W.C.A. They meet every Mon¬ day night at the “Y”. This is similar to a small Olympic Game as the Y-Teens have religious services, and also enjoy music, art, and athletic events like the people who participate or view the Olympic Games. The girls also help out in the community with service projects. In the Olympic Games the winners receive prizes or points. The Y-Teens have done likewise, by choosing these officers this year: President, Marcia Gildea; Vice- President, Donna Rodenhouse; Treasurer, Sandy Fishel; Inter Club Council Representative, Edith Antelli; Cor¬ responding Secretary, Diane McCarthy; Social Chairman, Jean Helfert; Service Chairman, Judy Taylor; and Pro¬ gram Chairman, Gail Frank. 47 CHARLOTTE HIGH ORCHESTRA m 4 ? r- Front row, left to right: P. Meagher, L. Lupinetti, N. Reed, S. Ekstrand, Mr. Waide, C. Waide, P. Remillard, J. Hall. Second row: E. Janes, J. Elmblad, B. Elias, L. Quiett, S. Spain, G. Hilliard, R. Uthe, K. Fox, L. Okunieiwicz, S. Brayton, E. Muir, C. Spencer. Third row: C. VanBuskirk, B. Weider, C. Benson, V. Kabelac, K. Lung, G. Cass, M. McCarroll, J. Lankford, G. White- head, N. Lapi, J. Ramson, P. Stewart, J. Kur.kel. Fourth row: R. Davis, J. Quinlan, B. McClellan, A. Keady, M. Carnahan, B. Waide, L. Pickens, B. Caswell, K. Hape, R. Godfrey, J. Laird, G. Heydwiler, B. May. 48 CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL BAND Front row, left to right: A. Stork, L. Walker, G. Breitung, R. Godfrey, C. Kenyon, J. Lankford, G. Whitehead, V. Kabclac, K. Oswald, B. Lind, T. Penders. Second row: P. Levell, G. Heyd- wilcr, N. Reed, C. Spencer, J. Leonard, K. Lung, C. Waide, D. Lowe, A. Keidy, B. Covert, D. Boulter, S. Mooney, M. McClintock. Third row: A. George, B. MacGregor, B. Waide, D. Fer¬ guson, R. George, R. Uthe, Mr. Waide, G. Barnes, B. McClellan, J. Quinlan, D. Pasquale, R. Davis. Fourth row: W. McKendry, J. Stephens, P. Stewart, B. Helfert, W. Zimmcrli, R. Race, D. Tryon, C. VanBuskirk, K. Hapc, M. Carnahan, D. Oyer, J. Laird, J. Kunkel. 49 Front row, left to right: Mrs. Hayden, B. Adams, B. Foehner, A. Sage, K. Stanton, M. Larsen, M. DeGloma, C. Gell, B. Spitz, B. Heise, G. Calkins, Miss Woodruff. Second row: L. Hogan, L. Laske, W. Eisenschmid, D. Rohr, P. Goldring, K. Fitzsim¬ mons, J. Brayer, C. Cange, R. Dennison, W. Yawman, A. Gregg, H. Duckworth, S. Gilbert. Third row: A. Marcanio, M. Walker, J. Whiteside, M. Skorochoda, J. Curtis, J. Russell, C. Mercer, S. Makin, D. Martin, S. Bailey, L. Nuss, B. Bellenger, D. Lyons. Fourth row: W. Zimmerli, J. Izard, C. Davis, C. Jacobus, A. Schattner, J. Ziarko, J. McCarthy, S. Hendricks, P. Helfert, M. Dwyer, N. Mount, S. Buck, L. Shultz, D. Seymour. SEVENTH-GRADE CHOIR Mrs. Hayden Director 50 INTER-HIGH Front row, left to right: C. Embling, B. Dwyer, C. Spencer, E. Muir, G. Whitehead. Second row: C. Hilliard, C. Waide, R. Uthe, W. Frucht, L. Pickens, C. VanBuskirk, B. Waide, K. Lung, J. Quinlan, P. Stewart. JUNIOR CHOIR Front row, left to right: Miss Woodruff, L. Myers, D. Spinell, P. East, P. Driscoll, B. Cooper, N. Baehren, M. Brigham, D. VanDine, K. Spring, M. Bartlett, C. Nash, Mr. Allen. Second Row: S. Schrader, C. DeVelder, B. Brodt, E. Agness, S. Wooden, C. Rapp, S. Denison, D. Curtis, J. Wollenhaupt, S. Milliman, S. Frey, R. Hanson, F. Matthews, B. Clark, J. Sheldon. Third row: D. Cromey, J. Ferrante, T. Blum, J. Lowe, A. Priest, C. Reed, S. Groth, G. Sitzer, K. Mc¬ Farland, A. Marvin, N. Vragel, R. King, J. Mount, R. Calkins, B. VanDurme. Fourth row: M. Engler, S. Jagus, R. Jewsbury, W. Nickerson, D. Martin, L. Kilmer, D. Gerstner, T. DeGarmo, T. Stone, R. Badum, G. Kusse, W. Riley, S. Case, W. Brewer, P. Dettman. SENIOR CHOIR Front row, left to right: Miss Woodruff, E. Davis, B. Allston, P. Welk, L. Lupinetti, J. Deuel, Mr. Allen. Second row: J. Taylor, S. Tompkins, S. Spain, M. Forrest, E. Muir, L. Haus, J. Helfert, J. Hall. Third row: G. White, J. Owen, K. Larsen, G. Cass, S. Fuhrman, A. Dwyer, J. Ransom, K. Sturdy. Fourth row: J. Galloway, R. Eisenmenger, E. Heisner, R. Mercer, F. Johnson, M. Youngjohn, A. Bryant, R. Sturgis. Forward: Miss Woodruff, Mr. Allen. Front row, left to right: E. Davis, J. Deuel, J. Helfert, J. Carnahan, S. Hillis, C. Field, J. Bowmen, N. Janes, D. Bach, T. Wojnowski, C. Landers, B. Allston, J. Taylor. Second row: P. Poore, B. Brigham, J. Matthews, H. Cobb, B. Frank, E. Carlyle, K. Field, E. Muir, C. Embling, G. Nelson, J. Jacques, C. Greenauer, B. Merk, J. Wood, 1 i� 1 -t ft B. Craft. Third row: P. Manning, B. Dwyer, G. White, V. Kabelac, A. Dwyer, S. Whyte, A. “ ” Bartholomay, M. Schmidt, M. Springer, J. Gunkler, G. Lake, C. Biehler, C. LeSchander, P. Koelher, B. Allen. Fourth row: T. Blum, J. Black, J. Kunkel, G. Foehner, R. Mercer, W. Frucht P. Peiffer, R. Badum, B. Helfert, W. Brewer. 0 a {jp, ' JLA ' T AJ ■� � - LaJi CHARLOTTE SINGERS f 1_t ik - eXJD , YVvtg • 53 WITAN LAYOUT STAFF Seated, left to right: D. Rodenhouse, W. Frucht, R. Thomas, B. Craft, D. Benson. Standing: B. Riscignola, G. Howe, M. Stahl, J. Taylor. .1 « s w WrA ■ to FMm V - rr } j _ r mBj V s. r i B SENIOR SECTION STAFF Front row, left to right: D. McCarthy, B. Craft, B. Merk, D. Reid, C. Crumley. Second row: E. Antelli, M. Gildea, G. Prietz, C. Ulmer, J. Mainwaring, B. Riscignolo, E. Schell, S. Fishel. Third row: J. Shurgot, S. Williams, G. Frank, J. Chiapperini, S. Marvin, M. Gurnee, D. Roden¬ house, D. Corrigan, G. White, S. Bower, J. Matthews. FEATURE AND GOVERNMENT STAFFS Left to right: D. Benson, B. Craft, J. Koemer. PHOTO STAFF Seated, left to right: A. DcHey, L. Webster, C. Gielow, M. Hart. 54 Standing: E. Kimmel, G. Barnes. 56 STAFF EXECUTIVE STAFF Seated, left to right: M. Stahl, B. Craft, R. Thomas, G. Howe, S. Marvin, B. Riscignolo, D. Benson, C. Gielow. Standing: E. Antelli, S. Fishel, D. Roden- house, P. Fogg, J. Taylor. pV i Front row, left to right: J. Taylor, D. McCarthy, C. Ulmer, M. Gildea, G. Prietz, J. Mainwaring, C. Crumley, E. Antelli. Second row: E. Schell, J. Matthews, J. Shurgot, H. Cobb, S. Marvin, G. Howe, B. Merk, S. Bower, S. Fishel, B. Craft. Third row: F. Jones, B. Riscignolo, G. White, P. Fogg, S. Stringham, D. Rodenhouse, L. Webster, E. Cornwell, M. Springer, D. Corrigan, J. Gantert, G. Frank, K. Lynch, E. Muir, S. Williams, D. Reid. Fourth Row: J. Chiapperini, J. Kunkel, C. Dennison, M. Hart, D. Benson, C. Gielow, E. Kimmel, G. Barnes, W. Frucht, A. DeHey, A. Schaetzke, J. Koerner, R. Thomas, M. Stahl, W. Zimmerli, M. Gurnee. Mrs. Fedder Mrs. Leathern 55 Mr. Herzog TYPING STAFF CIRCULATION E. Antelli Secretary Front row, left to right: E. Muir, A. Shaetzke. Second row: J. Shurgot, P. Fogg, S. Williams. Third row: F. Jones, E. Cornwell, M. Springer, M. Gurnee. Seated, left to right: G. Frank, D. Rodenhouse, M. Stahl. Standing: M. Gildea, C. Dennison, W. Frucht. Left to right: J. Taylor, E. Antelli. ACTIVITIES STAFF S. Fishel Treasurer ART STAFF SPORTS STAFF jpg A Left to right: W. Zimmerli, J. Gantert, C. Den nison, J. Shurgot. Front row, left to right: K. Lynch, J. Main- waring. Second row: D. Rodenhouse, S. String- ham, D. Reid, H. Cobb. Seated, left to right: T. Wojnowski, E. Antelli, B. Riscignola, J. Gibson, J. Walker. Standing: B. Craft, A. Bryant, S. Marvin, W. Frucht, A. Shaetzke, S. Stringham, G. White, G. Frank. 57 Forward, left to right: Mr. Parsons, R. Moorhouse, E. Antelli. First row: P. Stewart, H. Heren- deen, T. Wojnowski, N. Janes, F. Coyle. Second row: K. Coleman, R. Schifano, J. Lewy, B. Riscignolo. E. Schell, S. Witters. Third row: G. Frank, K. Lynch, J. Case, K. Yost, J. Black, E. Cornwell, G. Carroll, K. Lung, S. Whyte, B. Schultz, J. Gantert, J. Gibson, S. Case. Fourth row: P. Degen, V. Welton, R. Locker, D. Quectenbach, A. Schaetzke, W. Pickens, W. Frucht, W. Zimmerli, R. George, M. Clancy, M. Hughes, J. Kunkel. LITTLE THEATRE Charlotte Student Wins Attendance At Drama Course Sharon Fultz has been accepted for the National High School In¬ stitute at Northwestern Univer- ity, to attend a five-week course tf study in drama. She is tha second student in Charlotte ' s history and the first ii eleven years to attain this honor. Only thirty five students are selected from applicants all over the United States. TWO SENIORS RECEIVE STATE SCHOLARSHIPS John Lowe and David Kirby, two Charlotte seniors, were recently announced as the recipients of state scholarships. These scholar¬ ships were given on the basis of „ v . , . . Editors: Forward, left to right: Mr. Barber, First row: J. h.gh scores in a statewide com- Shurgotj c Lowe. Second row: J. Carnahan, C. Spencer, petitive examination. Third row: G. Parker, G. Lake, J. Perduyn, D. Lowe, K. John Lowe is Managing Editor Lynch, P. Poore, of the Pilot, president of Les Ba- nated jn student Council and hig billards, and a member of the Ex¬ ecutive Council. He was Char- campaif?n manager is Sandy Yeo- lotte ' s representative at Boys’ mans. State last year and received the Jerry Fuhrman — Jerry belongs Front row, left to right: E. Antelli, N. Janes, H. MacGregor, J. Morf, L. Hawkins, S. Witkowski. Second row: D. Bach, T. Wojnowski, M. Moorethorst, B. Porcelli, B. Craft, N. Tiernan, D. VanDine. Third row: K. Spiglin, B. Allen, S. Mooney, K. Oswald, C. Greenauer, B. Gavitt, V. Kabelac, K. Coleman, C. Leschander, J. Lewy, B. Brooks. Fourth row: J. Coleman, K. Hull, R. Welch, M. Hughes, L. Webster, A. DeHey, M. Lapi, G. Thompson, A. Bartholomay, Sharon, a junior, is interested in dramatics and had a leading lole in Stardust this fall. To applv American Legion citizenship medal. He also won a Rochester City Scholarship. Charles Lowe Editor to the football, wrestling, and track teams. He is a member of lent Council and Opti- is campaign manager is ns. He was nominated at ?nt Council meeting. Hutchings Keith was hinated by the Student He is an active member ccer, swimming, and ten- s, and has been on the earn. He has been elected ptain of the swimming r next year. He was king of the last St. Val- Day Canteen. His cam- anager is Edward Rey- K. Yost, W. Meyers, D. deZafra. Mr. Barber Advisor 59 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Greeks are, as a nation, anxious for an educa¬ tion. There is a law in Greece which states that all children must attend school from seven to twelve years of age. However, this law is not always enforced in the country districts; therefore, some Greeks are not able to read or write. There are quite a few colleges which teach history, art, and archaeology. Therefore, teaching as a profession is becoming a problem; espe¬ cially in the elementary grades. Likewise, the Future Teachers of America and the Greeks have the same things in common. The F.T.A. is a new association at Charlotte High this year. Its members consist of sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in the teaching pro¬ fession. This association plans to do such things as adopt a constitution, have panel discussions with mem¬ bers of the faculty, and tour elementary schools. Eisenhower or Stevenson? JR. TOWN MEETING « Mltll 60 62 uiiB 1 ft y i if i 1 1 _,-J; w ; : � .-• ; .V : ,.j ' —► ■ 5 .v ' V r ■ ■- ' - • CHARLOTTE’S STUDENT BODY— After School Perhaps, if you have ever stood observing Charlotte’s front door at three P.M., you have wondered what those six-hour-a-day students are really like. To provide at least a slight answer to this question, the main feature of the 1956 WITAN is dedicated to these same students. To begin with, they all differ in habits and preferences. On the other hand, their outside school activities tend to bring them together to form a friendly and active group. By combining these differences and similarities, it is hoped that a picture of the average student will be formed. 63 Our Exchange Student Ursula Braeuning was welcomed to Charlotte this year from Stuttgart, Germany. An exchange student, having come over on the Italia, she lives with the Roberts family of Long Pond Road. Before coming to Rochester, Ursula visited Washington, D.C., and she will see New York City before leaving this July. Last July she saw England, France and Halifax, while journeying to her new “home” in the United States. Because the main objective of the Exchange Student pro¬ gram is to “promote understanding between people and nations”, Ursula has lived the life of a typical American teenager this past year. She has attended Charlotte High School, has participated in extra-curricular activities, and has come to “know” America. Though she finds the change from an all-girls’ school to a coeducational one a little confusing, she says she enjoys the school life very much. She does believe, however, that more emphasis is placed on studying in Europe. Perhaps more important than anything else, our exchange student has taught us something. She has shown that people don’t differ from one another after all. Her opinions of America have changed for the better, our eyes have been opened to modern-day Germany. We wish Ursula much good luck, and hope sincerely that she has enjoyed being here as much as we have en¬ joyed having her with us! Athletic locker room—American style! Right, above, seated: P. Fogg, S. Bower, J. Weilert. Queen and King — Jane Gibson and Jim Moran. Stand¬ ing: D. Bucholtz, Mr. Hollander, Miss Miner, R. Cook. Right, below: Committee. Foreground: B. Helfert. Standing: R. Cook, J. Mat¬ thews, S. Bower, S. Stringham, J. Weilert, J. Gantert, R. Putnam, J. McClintock. “SEVENTH HEAVEN” “CHRISTMAS SPLENDOR” “Christmas Splendor”, presented December 17, 1955, by the senior class, featured the band of Johnny Matt. The gym walls were decorated with winter scenes, and from the crepe paper ceiling hung snowflakes that glist¬ ened and shone throughout the room. Two huge snow¬ men were found at the head of the walk to the “ball¬ room.” As the couples left the dance, still humming a tune and grasping the candy-cane dance favors, they agreed that “Christmas Splendor” would be remembered for a long time. Queen and King Diane Mc Carthy and Chris Farrel COMMITTEE First row, left to right: S. Bower, B. Merk, Chairman; J. Mathews, B. Porcelli. Second row: J. Weller, H. Cobb, J. Shurgot. Standing: J. Kinkel, R. Morehouse, A. Shaetzke. Above left: “The Highland Fling.” Rabbie bids the ‘stone’ farewell! Above right: “The Highland Fling.” “Silly turns from Ghostie.” Left: The Benefit Concert. “Wanted— a new tympany.” “Jr’s present assembly—Class of 1956” 69 THE DAYS THAT LIE AHEAD As the graduate receives his diploma, the future shines suddenly before him as a bright star on the horizon. It becomes the same inspiration for him that the Gods be¬ came for the Greeks. Whatever the goals and ambitions of present and future gradu¬ ates may be, may the spirit given them by Charlotte serve as a guiding light. Home¬ making, college, a job or technical school, —any of these goals can be worth while. For, as the Greek and Roman civilizations have proven through their successes, it is what you make of yourself that counts. It is personal integrity and ambition that determine ' your worth! o u R F U T U R E 70 silsSISSltei 72 SPORTS MAJORETTES Front row: C. Ulmer. Second row: J. Main- waring, V. Walker, B. Porcelli, H. Cobb, V. Helfert, C. Leonard, A. Bonamie. CHEERLEADERS Front row: P. Lowenguth, S. Mooney. Second row: J. Toombs, J. Gibson. J.V. CHEERLEADERS First row: S. Mooney, P. Woods, M. Smith, D. i Sturgis, B. Frank, J. Toombs. ■ VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Front row: J. Gibson, P. Lowenguth. Second row: S. Tompkins, C. Greenauer, C. LeSchander, C. Biehler, G. Collins, J. DeHond. 73 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL COACHES Left to right: Mr. Quenan, Mr. Murray, Mr. Dunn. Front row, left to right: G. Breitung, T. Masucci, D. Yolewich, R. Kartes, J. Coleman, M. Carna¬ han, F. Cooper. Second row: D. Roy, J. Chiapperini, W. Weiland, F. Lang, D. Ferguson, K. Bargy, W. Barrager, J. Curchin, J. Sobb, R. Parshall, D. Gray, P. French. Third row: Mr. Dunn, J. Flora, R. Bird, L. Trabalzi, J. Goldring, W. Farmen, Mr. Quenan, T. Karselis, K. Soprano, W. Zimmerli, R. Schoeberlein, J. Frattare, Mr. Murray. Fourth row: W. Sherberger, A. Groth, R. Race, D. Engels, A. Ferguson, L. Pickens, B. Rolfe, J. Lynd, W. McKendry, C. Dennison, D. Buchholz, W. Wells, J. Halpin. Although the football team didn’t have such a good season in the won, lost column, the team showed great spirit and sportsmanship which is characteristic of all CHS teams. Dave and Alex Ferguson made the first team selection for All-Scholastic honors. Clarke Den¬ nison and Terry Karselis made honorable mention. FOOTBALL SCORES CHS 6 West . 7 CHS 12 Madison . 25 CHS 0 Jefferson. 13 CHS 12 Edison. 12 CHS 7 Monore. 0 CHS 13 Franklin . 14 CHS 0 Marshall. 27 74 m man A. Ferguson ALL-SCHOLASTIC 1955-1956 D. Ferguson Front row, left to right: J. Fardette, D. Triano, R. Williams, B. Helfcrt, T. McCabe, D. Driscoll. Second row: C. Body, W. Benham, M. Weilacher, B. Ottman, Mr. Teamerson, F. Carrichio, J. Steltz, P. Wedel, D. Gutzmer. Third row: M. Gurnee, J. Fox, R. Mercer, J. Dye, W. Wood, D. Feeter, D. McNeil, E. Thurston, J. Spears. Coach and Captain. Left to right: Mr. DeBell, C. Lowe. CROSS COUNTRY Tom Front row, left to right: R. Gridley, B. Staub, W. Barrager, Mr. DeBell, D. New¬ comb. Second row: R. Harris, R. Brayer, J. Perduyn, T. Weaver, D. Lowe, C. Lowe, D. Meeks, D. Walz. BOWLING 77 Left to right: R. MacGregor, R. Davis, D. Miles, K. Matterson, R. LaDue, Mr. Tichenor. Front row, left to right: D. Ramble, P. French, G. Mercer, M. Leibengoth, A. Carris, T. De- Garino, L. Head. Second row: D. Palmateer, J. Stevenson, B. Smith, D. Harter, F. Cooper, A. George, M. McClintock, J. Nichols, J. Burpee, J. Poore, W. Barrager, Mr. Dunn. Third row: D. Schreiber, A. Learch, J. Spears, D. Francis, L. Jones, J. McClintock, R. Parmelee, A. Schaetzke, B. Zimmerli, J. Curchin, R. George, B. Parshall, M. Weilacher, B. Helfert. Center: H. Leary. First row, left to right: D. Gutzmer, D. Ferguson, D. Traino, F. Carrichio, D. Roy, J. Flora, T. Weaver, G. Breitung, S. Dainty. Second row: R. Shoeberlein, F. Gilbert, J. Goldring, G. Peg, D. Feater, Mr. Teamerson, A. Ferguson, D. McNeil, D. Gray, J. Halpin, M. Carnahan. 79 VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach (center) and Co-Captains. Left to right: W. Pcnlon, Mr. Murray, B. Rolfe. Front row, le t to right: W. Frucht, R. Allen. Second row: Mr. Murray, W. Penlon, G. Thomp¬ son, R. Staub, K. Bargy, R. Bird, G. Groth, W. Farmen, M. Stahl, D. Weatherby, R. Brayer, J. Perduyn, R. Race, J. Sheridan, C. Dennison, B. Rolfe, L. Pickens. SCORES CHS 62 Irondequoit . 47 CHS 60 Marshall . 59 CHS 69 Irondequoit . 44 CHS 58 Monroe. 57 CHS 60 Franklin . 61 CHS 52 Madison . 65 CHS 58 Edison. 61 Center: J. Frattare. First row: B. Katz, C. Kartis, T. McCabe, R. Newland, J. Coleman, R. Potter, J. Staub, Third row: B. Ottman, L. Britt, R. Mottley, R. Mercer, H. Welkley, D. Engels, W. Pickens, W. McKendry, J. Dye, G. Foehner, W. Ottman, G. Greenauer, Mr. DeBell. 81 Front row, left to right: K. McNair, K. Wingate, D. Parks. Second row: J. Flora, T. Roberts, D. King, T. Sinis, Mr. Dunn, R. Chait, M. Stahl, R. Carrol, W. Penlon. VARSITY BASEBALL In the 1955 season, the Char¬ lotte nine finished third in the league and, for the first time, had a chance to play in the sectionals. Defeated by Geneva, the team won over Wellsville and ended one of their most successful sea¬ sons. Coaches. Left to right: Mr. DeBell, Mr. Dunn. Front row, left to right: P. French, B. E. Ottman, R. Godfrey, R. Kartcs, B. Helfert, J. Chiapperini. Second row: Mr. DeBell, J. Sheridan, G. Mercer, J. Curchin, B. Farmen, G. Groth, B. G. Ottman, D. McNeil, E. Scibilia. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL 82 TRACK Front row, left to right: W. Welland, G. Peg, R. Scheutzow, S. Eaton, G. Thompson, R. Schoe- berlein, T. Weaver, D. Schneeberger, D. Cook, L. Tryon. Second row: R. Lowenguth, D. Francis, G. Lind, W. Zimmerli, L. Wojnowski, W. Wood, C. Dennison, Mr. Quenan, D. Buchholz, D. Meeks, A. Smith, J. McClintock, R. Brayer, L. Weaver, K. Bargy. Center: G. DesRocher. Like Superman!! Holding Hands? Fast Start! ACTION OF THE 1955 SWIMMING The Lakesiders won the city champion¬ ship for the second successive time, this year. Led by captains Dick Francis, Jamie McClintock, and Jack Curchin, they strove for an undefeated season and hoped to take the sectionals. SHOTS YEAR 1956 BASKETBALL The basketball team got off to a fast start this season by beating Irondequoit twice in the first half competition and up¬ setting Marshall. Then the team ran into some hard luck, losing a lot of close ones. Another blow to the team was the loss of its high scorer, Brian Rolfe due to a foot injury. AND ANOTHER YEAR OVER GIRLS’ ATHLET The Girls’ Athletic Council is a meet once a month with their sports program for the year. The GAC this year sponsored city high schools participated To complete the year are invited. The NCIL girls, who aipd manage the girls from eight issembly to which all girls receive their letters. President .Judy Gantert Vice President .Tonia Wojnowski Secretary .Sally Hillis Assistant Secretary .Carol Potter First row: B. Meyers, J. Gehin, R. Putnam, B. Porcelli, D. Whitmore, J. Simpson. Second row: Miss Eddy, B. Schrader, C. Potter, J. Gantert, T. Wojnowski, S. Hillis, S. Bower. Third row: J. Hclfert, C. Spencer, G. Graby, G. Frank, J. Gunkler, J. Lindsay, N. Smith, M. Hughes, A. Bonamie, G. Lake, M. McCarroll, V. Simmons, J. Riley. CO-ED VOLLEYBALL SPEEDBALL First row: S. Hillis. Second row: P. Duckworth, M. McCarroll. Third row: A. Bonamie, G. Kuhn; K. Sturdy, V. Rohn. Fourth row: T. Wojnowski, P. Huenes, C. Spencer. O V . 3 rJ- Speedball, a comparatively new sport, has fared well both in gym class and in after school sports. A combina¬ tion of basketball and soccer, the ball may be passed through the air or kicked on the ground. Points range as high as three may be scored by either aerial or ground goals. This exciting and interesting new game adds to the sports curriculum at our school. The students enjoy par¬ ticipating in this active sport, as most of them are fond of basketball and soccer. CAPTAINS OF SPEEDBALL First row: S. Fishel, G. Schultz, G. Speciale. Second row: S. Eisen, J. Sanger. Third row: J. Riley. 88 BOWLING “WHO’S WHO IN BOWLING’ Bowling, a competitive sport, consisting of girls ranging from Sophomores to Sen¬ iors meets at Charlotte Bowling Hall on Wednesdays during the winter season. Teams are arranged and given such names as “Alley Katz”, “Strikers”, and the “300 Club.” Individual competition is keen, as the highest bowlers have their names posted on the bulletin board in the girls’ gym. MANAGERS AND ADVISERS Seated: J. Simpson, Miss Eddy. Stand¬ ing: B. Schrader, Mr. Julien, C. Pot¬ ter, G. Frank. First row: E. Davis, J. Simpson. Sec¬ ond row: M. Ricigliano, P. Murray, M. Gildea, B. Craft, G. Pr ietz, D. McCarthy. Third row: E. Schell, J. Rason, S. Bower, J. Matthews, H. Cobb, C. Greenauer, S. Flynn. Fourth row: J. Riley, V. Simmons, J. En¬ right, D. Rodenhouse, S. Eisen, G. Kesel, B. Gavitt, K. Yost, S. Wil¬ liams. Fifth row: M. Schmidt, M. Lapi, M. Finucane, B. Thompson, N. Smith. In water: J. Lenord, G. Whitehead, G. Kuhn, R. Hanson. First row: B. Thompson, S. Eisen, B. Schrader, J. DeFoy, J. Burgdorf, D. Sturgis, J. Gehm, G. Kessel, Miss Booth. Second row: S. Hillis, S. Tompkins, C. Spencer, D. Bach, G. Speciale, D. Eaton, J. Weilert, N. Smith, M. Mc- Carroll, N. McNeil, C. Benson, S. Guthiel, G. Nelson, B. Frank, J. Wood, P. Poore. LIFE SAVING First row: M. Ricigliano, C. Campling, C. Landers, G. Schultz, J. Burgdorf. Second row: D. McCarthy, R. Putnam, P. Bieter, V. Simmons, P. Duckworth, M. Hughes, G. Frank, B. Meyers, S. Hillis, T. Wojnowski. Third row: C. Deuel, B. Lloyd, G. Graby, V. Kabalac, L. Barrett, N. Jacobus, S. Fuhrman, B. Clum, L. Walker, C Benson, J. DeFoy, Miss Booth. BASKETBALL VOLLEYBALL First row: W. Perkins, M. Ricigliano, C. Bird, M. Gildea, D. Reid, J. Gibson, D. McCarthy, P. Maruggi, J. Ernest, J. Simpson. Second row: B. Craft, B. Meyers, J. Gehm, D. Whitmore, J. Gantert, Miss Eddy, U. Braunig, J. Roberts, S. Bower, B. Porcelli, R. Putnam. Third row: D. Corrigan, D. Rodenhouse, S. Eisen, J. Gunkler, M. Schmidt, G. Sorensen, L. Barett, C. Brown, M. J. Springer, G. Collins, C. Leonard. BADMINTON First row: P. Welk, C. Campling, J. Burgdorf, J. Simpson. Sec¬ ond row: G. Graby, J. Defoy, C. Benson, V. Simmons, J. Riley, Miss Booth. Third row: G. Whitehead, J. Lankford, B. Gavitt, N. Smith, G. Lake, A. Bonamie, N. McNeil, J. Izard, G. Kuhn. GIRLS’ BASEBALL It’s a home run” 93 TENNIS First row: R. Putnam, C. Spencer, N. McNeil, C. Campling. Second row: S. Hillis, J. Burgdorf, J. DeFoy, T. Wojnowski, C. Embling. Third row: J. Mat¬ thews, J. Bradley, G. Frank, G. Graby, C. Bird. Fourth row: N. Jacobus, P. Duckworth, J. Gunkler, B. Schrader, B. Gavitt. Fifth row: N. Smith, G. Sorensen. 94 ,4