Hadley Luzerne High School - Hi Lights Yearbook (Lake Luzerne, NY)

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Class History... As thirty-six completely unbcwildcrcd, young, eager freshmen, we started our first year of high school in the fall of 1941. At last we were on the road to the goal all high school students strive for—graduation. Katherine Kingsley led us as president, Kenneth Deuel as vice-president, Joyce Rozcll, secretary. Alberta Archer and Bob Cotherman were our Student Council representatives. Lois Smith was member of Student Court. Mr. Van dc Water was our class advisor. We felt pretty big when we got the English room for home room, but by October we were forcibly moved to the music room by the juniors. After we got used to it—we really enjoyed it—even the “Powder Room.” The second year found us under the guiding hand of Mr. Van de Water, until January when he became principal. Miss Pease filled his position ’til March when ill health forced her to leave. Mrs. Van de Water took over then. Our officers were Seth Hill, president; Bob Cotherman, vice-president; Bill Frasier, secretary'. Katherine Kingsley was member of Student Court. Carolyn Hart and Charles Shuman were Student Council representatives. Carolyn brought honor into our ever-increasing clan by being elected secretary of Student Council. The third year of our High School brought forth an entirely different attitude from our now juniors. We were anxiously looking forward to the coming events which were plentiful. First offices started with Sylvia Bethel, president; Phil Gardner, vice-president; Harris Stone, secretary, and Charles Shuman, treasurer. After several switches, Bill Frasier succeeded Sylvia as president and Carolyn Hart took over Harris’s job. Sylvia Bethel was Student Court member. Joyce Rozcll, Katherine Kingsley and John Perkins all brought us honors this year by John’s election as president of Student Association, Joyce as treasurer of Student Association and Katherine as secretary' of Student Association. Miss Scofield was our class advisor. One of the two climaxes of this term was the ordering of our class rings. After a few boys vs. girls arguments over the matter, we almost came to an agreement, but we do admit— they aren’t so bad. The second climax came in the form of the Junior Prom which was a great success socially and financially. Katherine Kingsley was crowned Queen of the Prom. 1944! Seniors at last! We had now reached our last year at H.L.C.S. and there were only thirteen of our original thirty-six left. Some went into the service and some just left. Phil Gardner led us as president, Grace La Moy as vice-president, Carolyn Hart as secretary, and Katherine Kingsley as treasurer (Alberta Archer pro-temed) ; Carolyn Hart and Charles Shuman were members of Student Court with Charles as chief justice. We were honored again by having Phil Gardner elected president of Student Association; Katherine Kingsley, vice- president (Carolyn Hart pro-temed); Alberta Archer, treasurer. Miss Scofield still was our capable advisor. In January Joyce Rozcll and Charles Shuman were crowned King and Queen of the Winter Carnival. Most of the year’s activities were spent in raising money for the New York trip which was well worth the effort. We wish to thank all of the townspeople who so willingly patronized us, thus making our trip possible. We have enjoyed our four years at H.L.C.S. but now the time has come for us to leave and try our hands at new skills. Besides learning a little, we’ve had a lot of fun and we are sure that these four years will linger long in our memories. Eight

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CHARLES AUGUSTUS SHUMAN “Gussie” Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Male Ensemble 2; St. Council 2; Class treas. 3; Sketch Club 3; Soccer 2; chief justice of St. Court 4. Class Song Alberto Archer Dear Alma Mater, we owe thee praise, For all our classmates for our high school days. Memories of joys and fears inside thy door, Memories to cherish for evermore. Farewell, H.L.C.S., farewell to you; We will remember you when we arc through. Thoughts of our work and play for al these years Come back to us as departing nears. We hand this torch to you, please carry on, Keep the flame burning after we are gone, Burning for truth and hope, and for our boys who die, Burning forever in Hadley Luzerne High. Seven

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• • • New York Trip At the early hour of five-forty-five on the morning of March 30, a happy but sleepy group (namely, the seniors) was gathered at the school, anxious to take off for New York. It didn't seem possible that the time had actually arrived for us to leave on our class trip, but it really had! Mr. and Mrs. Francis Visschcr were the chaperones. We arrived at Grand Central Station a little after noon, where we were met by Mr. Van Zilc and his aides. He immediately got us into taxis and we were on our way to the Hotel Taft, where we registered, received keys to our rooms, and were given time to get some- thing to cat. After a very satisfactory lunch (according to the few who ate), we were taken to N.B.G., where we were introduced to television, shown how sounds were produced, and had a look at Don Hallcnbcck. Radio City Music Hall was scheduled for the evening, where we saw the Rockcttcs in a most enjoyable show, along with the movie “Without Love.” Since we had no intentions of sleeping our time away while in New York, we bought some pop corn and nuts (our usual menu) and had a party. The curfew wouldn’t interfere with our good time! Saturday morning, the operator phoned us at 7:15, which seemed like the middle of the night, but not on Seventh Avc. However, we did manage to get breakfast in time to leave on the tour, taking a subway and then the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. A few of us had “dizzy-fcct” when wc completed our long journey at sea (approximately twenty min- utes), but we were thrilled at getting even the slightest idea of how a sailor feels on his first day at sea. Since it was a cloudy day, we couldn’t get a particularly good look at New York’s skyline, but we saw plenty. The ships, going and coming, produced a sensation for most of us. In the afternoon we went to the Empire State Building; cabs and people resembled ants fighting a war on the streets below. On Saturday evening we were free to do whatever we desired. The class split up, some taking in movies and others strolling around. Easter Sunday morning was free, some of us going to church, but others giving up the idea on viewing the waiting lines in front of the churches. The Bronx Zoo was scheduled for the afternoon, which proved to be a very interesting and entertaining tour. Sunday night wc were again “on the loose’’, meaning more shows, etc. On Monday morning we were again telephoned bright and early, giving us plenty of time to prepare for the Grand Tour of Upper and Lower New York City. This included Grant’s Tomb, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, The Little Church Around the Corner, and Chinatown. After catching subways, buses, and walking for what seemed like miles, we found ourselves back at the Taft, which we were beginning to refer to as home. Monday afternoon and evening was ours for rest, shopping, and shows. Our time was our own on Tuesday. The girls made use of it by shopping at Macy’s, while the boys stayed at the hotel amusing their pet turtle. That night we went to a broadcast, where we saw Paul Baron’s orchestra, Danny O’Niel and Monica Lewis. Wc went to LaGuardia Airport Wednesday morning. It was rather hard, coaxing the girls away from the “wolverine’s paradise”, but we managed to do so in time to take the taxi to Grand Central, where we boarded the Albany train. We were an exhausted but enthusiastic group of droopy eyes as we neared home, but wc had a wonderful trip and a host of memories which wc would never forget. J'RUE! ! ! !