Cohoes High School - Cohisean Yearbook (Cohoes, NY)

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g FURUM -M JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY THOMAS MILLER . , , President STANLEY NOVAK . Vice-President DoRo'rHY MORAN . . Secretary JEAN MURPHY . . . . . Treasurer If we turn back the leaves of the calendar to three years ago, we'll find that early in the month of September the portals of our Alma Mater were opened not only to the pueri and puellae who had attended school the year before, but also to a flock of extremely diminutive people, the Class of 1941. The primus annus was very dull, as far as social affairs were concerned because of the fact that the slaves had not yet organized. The proximate year, however, was for the slaves, a great majority of whom were now plebians, a more promising one in the way of the social activities. The first thing they did was to select leaders who would command them capably during the year. These were president, Thomas Miller g vice-president, Joseph Gaynor, secretary, Dorothy Moran, treasurer, Janet Bottum. Daniel DiSisto represented the class in the Student Council. With such able commanders as these to lead them, the class was bound to make progress. The faculty member chosen to direct the group was Mrs. Dibble. This magistrate did everything in her power to keep the sophs on the straight, if not narrow, path. As weeks passed on, the 4-1'ers began to think that it was time they had a social affair in the colosseum of the school. Therefore, on February 14th, a Valentine Tea Dance was held. Music was supplied by the school orchestra and, from all reports, everyone had a wonderful time. Towards the end of the year, the class suffered the loss of their dean, Mrs. Dibble, who was given a leave of absence for a year. Mrs. Hogan was appointed to take Mrs. Dibble's place. Miss Gertrude Nealand was chosen to act as an assistant to Mrs. Hogan. When the students returned once again the following year, this time as full- fledged equites, they faced their responsibilities with much fortitude. Once again, they chose able commanders to direct them through a difficult year. Vox populi named Thomas Miller for a second term as president, Stanley Novak, vice-president, Dorothy Moran, again secretary, and Jean Murphy, treasurer. With much efficiency and with the help of Miss Nealand the equites held a junior Sport Jive. The financial outcome was as successful as the dance itself. Last, but not least, will come the Junior Prom in May of this year. As yet, definite plans have not been made concerning the Prom, but much talk is being circulated about it. This will be one of the greatest ventures of the class. However, if the entire class cooperates as well as it did at the Junior Jive, it will be a great success. We're wishing them all the luck in the world for this important event and hope to see them come through with flying colors. ' Thirt -live cc SNu'rr-me 1940 V'-TKTMTT