Fort Edward High School - Siren Yearbook (Fort Edward, NY)

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Class Poem We, the Seniors, of Franklin Barber High Take time now to say good-bye To four long years of toil and fun And now proudly say that we are done. With homework hard and extra sessions Because we couldn’t get those lessons The teachers of this school we know Will probably hate to see us go. But before we go, we’d like to recall I he many good times that were had by all The dances, games, and lockerroom brawls Nor can we forget those noisy halls. And to the Juniors we’d like to say We wish you success in every way Our duties and tasks you now must face We’re sure that you can take our place. Our school days will soon be through And we leave these parting words to you “If a problem arises, never fear it Keep remembering that ol’ school spirit.” Betty Ann McCrea.

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CLASS PROPHECY Donald Barber has moved to Saratoga where he is residing very happily with his Aunt Lillian. Dorothy Barber is living in Japan with “General Joe” who is there with the U. S. Army of ()ccupation. Roy Borrowman is now a famous throat surgeon. He is working on his own throat now trying to get rid of that blood-curdling laugh. John Bowe has just succeeded his big brother Joe as chief of the Fort Edward Fire Department. Mary Lou Bussing is living on Park Avenue with her third millionaire husband. She took a liking to New York in ’47. John Canavan is now a prosperous dentist. He advertises a very strong anesthetic which will stop all pain. Robert Carpenter is playing first base for the New York Yankees. Bob doesn’t wear a ball cap because he likes to show the fans that his hair doesn’t get mussed up when he plays. Sherwood Clark is a big cigarette manufacturer. His brother “Bummv” tests all new brands for him before they go on the market. Ruth Cook has a 50 per cent interest in the “Fish And Game Club” which has developed into quite a night spot. Bernard Curtis is now a big star on Broadway having gotten his start in the Senior play. He is now acting in the new version of “The Lost Weekend”. Anne DelSole is a great basketball player now with a well-known women’s team. Marilyn Doyle is trying to teach her children to be good football players. She wants them to follow in the foot steps of “Uncle Frankie”. Elsie Durkee is writing the “Love Lorn” column for a distinguished New York newspaper. Joeleen Durkin is now singing commercials on the radio. Her favorite one is “Rinso White”. Paul Elder just shocked one of his old acquaintances to death. He cracked a smile. Thelma Etu is still paying the “Strand’s” rent by her frequent visits there. Mary Gili.is is giving a great benefit to mankind by her nursing ability. Larry Godfrey invented a new high-powered gas to make his car go faster. (Flying low). Frances Hall is teaching an advanced course in atomic fission at a famous university. She also teaches her children the fine arts of driving. Ellen Hoskins is still following her life-long friend Dot Barber. Edward LaClair is playing left tackle for the New York Giant Pro Football team. “Lard” plays every Sunday when he doesn’t go fishing. Betty McCrea is adding new names to her “black book”. Do you spell Lard’s name Le or La? Clinton Middleton is still nursing his broken heart and swooning for the love of Ruth. Jane Middleton has opened up a place of her own where people can square dance. She is her own best customer. Mahlon Morrison just pitched a no-hit, norun game in the World Series. Marian Munson is taking time out from her household duties to win another beauty contest. Margaret Newton is taking her dog “Peggy” out for a walk. She just loves to go for Walk-ers. Patricia Perkins is now wearing her new Hudson Bay “Seal-ly” coat. Priscilla Reese is a stenographer. She writes all of “Horace’s” love letters for him. Patricia Smith is waging a political battle to have the Belt Line extend to the Point so she can have company all the way home. Harold Stoughton is now known as the “lone wolf” although “Butch” doesn’t know it. Marie Tidd is keeping her many men on the string. Brooks Tili.otson is playing first French horn in the N. Y. Symphony Orchestra. Brooks is also composing a symphony entitled “Ego Amo Republicans”. Arthur Toole is still racing against time. He ran so many times to school he is now a great track star. Alan Walbridge is outlining a plan to revise education in the public schools. He wants a joke-telling period placed in the schedule to develop ones sense of humor. Lee Wells is now in the “Hall of Fame”. He invented a better reaper and binder. Austin Williams is making his debut as “the world’s greatest cartoonist”, replacing Tik Tok. Guy Williams is running his dairy, seeing that all little children get a lot of milk. They say Guy uses a lot of milk at his house these days.

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This is Station FEHS bringing you the latest in the gossip world: We have just been notified that “Effie” has decided to settle down in Fort Edward. That’s good news to us ... We have received word from the “14-50 Club” that “Burto’s” latest flame is Joeleen Durkin . . . News has been gathered around the town that “Dot” Barber is becoming very friendly with Roy IE Looks like that “Guy named Joe” has received his.discharge ... It has been revealed that “Buddy” B. is carrying the torch for two candles . . . Who’s that short blond Senior girl who has cancelled her class trip to go with someone else to New York . . . NOTED NEWS FLASH . . . Admitted to garage: “Moker’s father’s car . . . Why is Marion Pashby going to New York at Easter time? She says it’s to see the Easter bunny. How about that, Bob . . . Ask Joe Clark when the buses run to Whitehall. We’re sure he knows . . . Everyone has been asking us whether “Cookie” is going steady. Well, don’t ask us, we don’t know either ... In case you want to know where “Shaky” C. spent his Thanksgiving vacation, just ask him. If he won’t tell you, we will . . . That soda- r - down at Woodcock’s is pretty good at mixing drinks . . . “Myrt” is a pretty good sleeper. We found her the other day in school taking a “Knapp’’ . . . We hear that Elsie is collecting class rings. Beware, Brother, Beware . . . Who is that certain girl in Chemistry who is always making eyes at “Lard”? (We’ll give you a hint, her initials are J. D.) . . . We’re wondering why Thelma goes to the Strand all the time. We’re sure it isn’t because of the cheaper bus-fare . . . Ask Mary Gillis whom she knows in Granville. She won’t tell us; but we have a pretty good idea . . . Larry’s arms are getting a little “Bushey” lately . . . They say the “Dog is man’s best friend.” We heard: “McMahon’s is Paul’s best friend . . . Every Saturday night over Station FEHS can be heard the lovely voice of “Joe” Fisher. His theme-song is “Rosemary” . . . People are wondering why “Gravel” H. does all her trading in the Grand Union. Want us to tell you why . . . Hey, Ellen, what’s your interest in Hudson Falls? If anyone can answer this question. please let us know . . . “Lard” is kept pretty busy on Sunday afternoons. He says he is taking up “nature study.” Any excuse is better than none . . .All we hear from Betty are TALL stories. There must be a “Reeveson” behind them . . . Clint is taking a lot of interest in his cows lately, especially the one named “Elsie” . . . Jane has been rooting for the Argyle Scots all season. She certainly knows how to keep the “Ball” rolling . . . We haven’t seen Mahlon Morrison around town. Wonder if he has been taking travelers to the “Railroad Town” lately . . . Marion has been getting a little peeved lately because someone has been calling her guy, “Duggie-Boy” . . . What’s the matter ,Margaret? Aren’t the Fort Edward boys good enough for you . . . We should have had a new date for the Washington trip. Pat had a hard time making that Hudson Falls Prom . . . Will someone tell us the connection between “George and “Hudson Falls”? How about that, Priscilla? . . . That hunk-of-man “Stoughton” certainly lives up to his reputation, “God’s (lift to Women” . . . Attention: Don’t sit behind Marie in the Bradley at night if you want to see the picture . . . Why does Brooks go to the music festivals? You usually see the reason a few seats away . . . “Gussie” Toole, after four years of high school has come out with a real record! NO GIRLS? . . . “Towhead” is moving to Glens Falls—more convenient—at saving bus-fare, we mean . . . Lee, stop playing hard to get. Give the girls a break; (requested bv the Sophomore girls) . . . We have been trying for four years and we haven’t got anything on Austic yet. Can you help us out ... A word of advice: Take your pick, Guy . . . The Army or Orange Blossoms . . . both spell defeat. And now we see that our time is up. We wish we could bring you more news, but tune in again for further information. P. S. ANY SIMILARITY TO PERSONS LIVING OR DEAD IS PURELY CO INCIDENTAL.