Haldane Central High School - Annual Yearbook (Cold Spring, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 42 of the 1939 volume:

E OLD SCHOOL FROM THE N HALDANE IN 1959 We dedicate this Haldane Annual to MTR. WALTER COCKING adviser for the last three years to the class of 1959, science teacher, and director of the school band and orchestra. Hr. Cooking has won from the students un- der his charge not only respect for his ability as an instructor, but also their admiration and affection. Mr. William J. Hageny Miss M. A. E. Alexander Supervising Principal Director of Guidance, and of Haldane Central School co-adviser of the class of 1939 Some of the faculty and staff of Haldane S T A F F O F T H E 1 9 3 9 A N N U A L Editor John Case Associate Editor Annabelle McKendry Sales Managers Walter Scholefield Advertising Manager John Barlcevic Judith Warren Student-Photographer James Bushnell Sports Reporter James Austin Senior Records Isabel Russell Helpers Marie O'Keefe Paul Brewer Art Charlotte Bocchino Helen Van Herpe Alfred Glanville Harry Cox Harry McCloskey Gordon Nelson Porter Stevens Art Adviser Mr. Cornish General Adviser Miss Tait J SENIORS 9 9 RAY A. ADAMS Football 2,5,4 Basketball 1 Dramatics 3,4 Chorus 2,3 Student Council 3,4 Future- Construction school Our 'Robert Taylor' OSCAR CONRAD BLOM Service Club 2,3,4 Chorus 4 Science Club 2 . Radio Club engineer 4 Future- Radio work He knows the language oi the birds ELIZABETH M. CONSTANTINO Journalism, Editor 2,5,4 Secretarial Practice 3,4 Chorus l Homemaking Club 2 Needlecraft 1 Typing Club 2 Vice President of Seniors Future- New Paltz- Teaching Connie's modest air is very becoming ANTHONY J. DE GELORMO Baseball 2,5,4 Basketball 5,4 Student Council 3,4 Service Club 5 Civics Club 4 Future- Business Civil service Buck's ability at sports is well known ERMINIA FERRERI Chorus l Typing Club 2 Needlecraft l Homemaking 2 Secretarial Practice Club 3 Journalism 2,5,4 President of Junior Red Cross Future- Undecided Activity Day is Emily's day JEAN H. BARRETT Accompanist for chorus Dramatics 4 Future- Undecided Jean's tops in Haldane's social register Q 55' ff: JAMES D. BUSH ELI Science Club 1,3 Airplane 2 Orchestra 2,3,4 Next year P.G. Jimmy does many things well WESLEY E . DANIELS Baseball 5 Basketball 2,5,4 Service Club 2,5,4 AmbltlOn- to be a lawyer His powers are latent ALISON FARQUHARSON Dramatics 2,3,4 Chorus 2,3 Future- Secretarial school A1ison's charm is the envy of the other girls. It works with the boys too ELLIOTT H. FERRIS Service Club 2,5,4 Science Club 2,5 Nature Club 4 Future- Business Ambition- Bank executive Elliott likes to spin a yarn WILLIAM FISCH R Journalism 2,5,4 ALFRED W. GLANVILLE Chorus l,5,4 Dramatics 2.5, Band 2 Haldane Spirit 2,5 Service club 5,4 Secretarial Practice 5 Art 1959 Annual Ambition - Commercial artist The artist of the class Basketball 2,5,4 Civics Club 2,5,4 Future - Store manager Bill's shadow is a thin line :1,w word Q i ROLAND H. GRINDROD Band 2,5 Orchestra 2 Chorus l,2,5 Journalism l,2,4 Civics Club 2 Student Council 5 Vice Pres. Junior Class Future - Delhi- Poultry manager Rolly is our string been MARION I. JACKSON Needlecraft Club 1,2 Chorus 1.2,5,4 Loyalty Club 5,4 Future - Undecided Ambition - to teach music Silence is golden E. MAGDAIENE KIEFFER Secretary Debating Club 2 4 Dramatics 2 ' Science Club 4 Archery Club 3 Junior Red Cross 4 Future - Nursing Migdalene combines modesty with ability EDNA M. GESNER Dramatics 1.2,5,4 Debating Chorus l,2,3 Needlecraft Club Future - Nursing Edna always has the last -FM FRANCES GREVICH Band 1.2.5.4 Chorus 1,2,5 Loyalty Club 5 Homemaking Club 5 Orchestra 1,2 Ambition - Nursing W Wifi Frances rivals Benny Goodman , DOROTHY J. HARRINGTON Civics Club 2.4 Loyalty Club 5.4 Pres. 4 Chorus 2,5,4 Future - Undecided Ambition - to be a secretary Speech is silver HOHER A. JAYCOX Service Club 1,2,4 Radio Club 4 Science Club 4 Future - Radio work nSo-o-o-0. you're on ' the airiu KURT W. KIESBYE Assistant Director of Band President Bachelors' Club Basketball 5,4 Future - Not disclosed Kurt blows his own horn in the band, but no where else J 4 3 ' if Needlecraft Club 1 A DOUGLAS G. KNAPP Band 1,2 Orchestra 1 Chorus 2,5,4 Dramatics 2,3,4 Bachelors' Club 4 Service Club, Pres. 2 V. P. Student Council 3 Ambition - Aeronautical engineer Douglas is airplane minded JOHN A. LEPORE Baseball 2,5,4 Football 4 Service Club 2,3,4 Secretarial Practice Club 5 Future - Undecided The strong, silent type MARY T. MALONE Dramatics 3,4 Chorus 2,5,4 Orchestra 2,5,4 Needlecraft Club 1 After graduation - College ulaugh and the world laughs with you' ANNABELLE MCKENDRY Needlecraft 1 Knitting 1 Secretarial Practice Club Dramatics 2 Science Club 4 Debating Club 4 After graduation - Business school The girl to whom work is Play ELLSWORTH MOSHIRR Dramatics 2:3 Service club 2.5 Football 2,3 Basketball 4 Ambition - Aviation uMoeu plays the game JOSEPH B. LAHEY Band l,2,5,4 Chorus l,2,3,4 Dramatics 2,3 Future - Business Ambition - Band leader uJo-Jon has music in his soul GLORIA LYONS Needlecraft Club l,2,4 Loyalty Club 3,4 Ambition - Director of physical education Gloria likes a good time ELIZABETH J. MANCARI Needlecraft 1 Chorus 2 Journalism Archery 1 Library Helper 2 Sec. Student Council 4 Dramatic Club hairdresser Future - Beautician Liz is at hand when needed CHARLES F- MOH MAN Science Club 5,4 Dramatics 2,5 Future - Contractor Charles sees what must be done and does it J. EUGENE MURPHI Pres. Student Council 4 Football Captain 4 Shop Club Debating Club Pres. Sophomore Class Ambition - Transportation A good sport - in school or on the gridiron HARY F. NANIA Needlecraft 1,2 Chorus 1 Student Council 5 Secretarial Practice Typing Club 1 Journalism 2,4 Ambition - To be a secretary ULook out upon the stars and shame them with thine eyesu Mary has skill with the GLORIA E. PERCACCIOLO Secretarial Practice 5,4 Journalism 5,4 Typing Club 2 Needlecraft Club 2 Chorus l Loyalty Club 5 Future - Business school Secretary Her voice is heard SAMUEL J. NICHOLS Band 5,4 Band librarian A Service Club 2 Orchestra 4 Future - Undecided Sammy is the Seniors' Wswing kingu IARY J. PRESTIANNI Needlecraft Club l Typing Club 2 Chorus l Secretarial Practice 5 Loyalty Club 5,4 Homemaking Club 4 Future - Beautician GEORGE SCHOLEFIELD Journalism 2.5 al . MARIE E. REILLEY Band l,2,5,4 Orchestra 1,2 Chorus 2,5,4 Glee Club 5 Dramatics 2,4 After graduation - New Paltz Ambition - Teaching music WMusic hath charms to soothe the savage breastn MARY T. SCOBA needle ELLEN M. REYNOLDS Chorus l.2,5 Secretary Loyalty Club 4 Secretary Student Council 5 Secretary Student Court 2.4 After graduation - College A model of feminine attire Service Club 1 Science Club 2 Secretarial Practice 1 Baseball l Future - Carpenter Quiet but Competent GLADYS M. SEYMOUR Needlecraft Club l,2,4 Loyalty Club 5,4 Ambition - Office work Small but active Loyalty Club 5 ghorus 1.2 Needlecraft 1,2 ecretarial Practice 4 Homemaking Club 5 Ambition - Cortland Normal School, Physical Ed. Hwhose smiles all other maids' surpassu gymevf-:axmytm We VIRGINIA G. Needlecraft ,F Typing Club Secretarial is ,g K 'W i n . ..., ,,.eQikf um .FTQWI 555355 f4,, -gtegbf TALARICO Club 1 1 Practice 5 Loyalty Club 5,4 Homemaking Club 4 Future - Nursing A conscientious student VIVIAN K. TURNER Chorus 1,2 Orchestra l Dramatica 2f5,4 Debating Club 4 Loyalty Club 3,4 Future - Undecided Ambition - Psychologist The true critic finds the best in everything MILDRFD WARREN Needlecraft Club 2 Archery Club 2,3 Loyalty Club 4 Homemaking Club 4 Typing Club 2 Ambition - Beauty culture Her hair is her crowning glory H A L D A N E S E N I O R S J. SANFORD VAN VOORHIS Service Club 5,4 Science Club 2,5 Civics Club 2 Chorus 4 Future - Civil Service exam. Railway postal clerk NSandy' makes the piano talk Where Washington once camped N 0 W A N D T H E N uIt'B Fun to Cook' Are we working? On the air 34533 :Qw? .fp P 1? .f':1? 1'f'4 W wi f HE .sf 'J 1 gf fn H6 n Q as 535 , N Saw i n Qpwh-gig ? fe ,g 1 , 5- 'filifilwz' wQi.MMHwg i . th f hi haryoietgiscticed Ellenieadzr as on Edna and Murph like winter 'Connie' at home Jean, the hunter Bi1l's grin is still with him Marion always was bashful Once in Nelsonville Joe says WGee, What a jobl' ggihg ....,, 3 zmwgv' L'L fipni wwfffywf? Ray finds the Klllft at the Alison behind bars view amusing Gloria P' seem' happy chubby ag, Magdalene helps Marie , ready mg sister pose and waiting Annabelle likes France 1 hard work 5 B camera 'hy ' ' 1 Vivian Mary S. at work Our first graduation in school S E N I President Douglas G. Knapp Secretary Ellen M. Reynolds Members and their courses Ray Hustis Adams Regents Oscar Conrad Blom General Elizabeth M. Constantine Regents Anthony Joseph De Gelormo Regents Erminia Ferreri Regents William Fischer Regents Alfred William Glanville General Roland Haig Grindrod Regents Marion Irene Jackson Regents Emilie Magdalene Kieffer College Ent. Douglas G. Knapp College Ent. John A. Lepore Regents Mary Theresa Malone College Ent. Annabelle McKendry Regents William Ellsworth Eugene Moshier Regents Mary Frances Nania Regents Gloria E. Percacciolo Regents Marie Emily Reilley College Ent. George Scholefield General Gladys Marie Seymour General Vivian Kathryn Turner College Ent. Mildred Warren General O R R E G I S T E R Vise President Elizabeth M. Constantino Treasurer Jean H. Barrett Jean Hamilton Barrett Regents James Dyckman Bushnell College Ent. Wesley Ellsworth Daniels General Alison Farquharson Regents Elliott Howard Ferris Regents Edna M. Gesner Regents Frances Grevich Regents Dorothy Jane Harrington Regents Homer Allen Jaycox Regents Kurt W. Kiesbye Regents Joseph Bertram Lahey Regents Gloria D. Lyons General Elizabeth Jane Mancsri College Ent. Charles F. Mohrman. Jr. Regents Jay Eugene Murphy Regents Samuel James Nichols General Mary J. Prestianni General Ellen May Reynolds Regents Mary Teresa Scoba General Virginia G. Talarico General James Sanford Van Voorhis General Advisers Mr. Cooking and Miss Alexander Most Most Most Most Most S E N I O R popular talkative dramatic bashful Sentimental Tallest Shortest Noisiest Most Most Most Most cheerful likely to succeed interesting humorous Teacher's pest Best Best Best Most Most Most Most Best Most musician singer leader quiet critical helpful studious dressed courteous Darkest hair Fairest hair Busiest P E R S O N A L I T Y Eugene Murphy Joseph Lahey Alfred Glanville Elliott Ferris Ray Adams Roland Grindrod John Lepore Wesley Daniels Anthony DeGe1ormo James Bushnell Kurt Kiasbye Charles Mohrman Wesley Daniels Kurt Kiesbye Conrad Blom Douglas Knapp Samuel Nicholls James Bushnell Homer Jaycox James Bushnell William Fischer Sanford VanVoorhis George Scholefield Ray Adams James Bushnell O L L Elizabeth Mancari Mary Malone Alison Farquharson Marion Jackson Alison Farquharson Vivian Turner Gladys Seymour Gloria Percaeciolo Dorothy Harrington Mary Malone Edna Gesner Dorothy Harrington Gloria Lyons Marie Reilley Alison Farquharson Elizabeth Mancari Elizabeth Constantine Vivian Turner Elizabeth Mancari Magdalene Kieffer Ellen Reynolds Jean Barrett Mary Nania Mildred Warren Annabelle McKendry K JUNiORS ISEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE? ROOMQO2 JUNIOR CLASS ROOM201 Pres. John Case Pres. Marie 0'Keefe Sec. Betty Fischer Advisers Sec. Bertha Speedling Treas. Jane Hannon Room 202, Mr. Pipitone Treas. Walter Scholefield S.C.R. John Bericevic Room 201, Mr. Decker S.C.R. Gordon Nelson I Home room 220 S O P H O I 0 R E S Edith Eitner President Gilbert Tompkins Secretary Russell Farrell Treasurer Elmer Price Student Council Representative Mrs. Hopkinson and Miss Thiel Adviser Home room 209 Ruth Howell Khthryn Adams Kathryn Adams Jack Kinnaird Mrs. Galligan F R E S H H E N Home room 208 Home room 210 Edward Farrell President Jack 0'Ksefe Robert Adams Vice-President Betty Robinson Wanda Budney Secretary Helen Warren Joan Fitzgerald Treasurer Helen WBTTGU Robert Howell Student Council Representative David Neil Mr. DeLanoy Miss Starr Adviser Home room 151 E I G H T H G R A D E Duncan Campbell President Home room 133 Helen Harty Secretary Miriam White Helen Harty Treasurer Miriam White Francie Howell Student Council Representative Ehret Carlson Vice-President William Hubbard Mrs- Hurray Adviser Mr. Cornish Home room 101 Alice Bailey Jean Hall Jean Hall Ann Howell Miss deFreeet S E V E N T H G R A D E Home room 102 President John Sgro Secretary Margaret Speedling Treasurer Royal Monroe Student Council Representative Royal Monroe Vice-President Irwin Jones Adviser Mr. Stevenson NNE T H E S T U D E N T C O U R T In this court, students are tried for breaking the rules of the Student Council. The executive officers of the Council are the judges of the Court, and the secretary of the Council serves also as Court secretary. T H E S T U D E N T C O U N C I L The Student Council has become an important factor in the life of the Haldane ernment and as The Council is the junior and School. It functions both as an aid in school gov- definite training for citizenship outside of school. composed of two representatives from each class of the senior high school. President - Eugene Murphy Vice-President - James Austin Treasurer - Mr. Pipitone Secretary - Ellen Reynolds Adviser - Mr. Stevenson The Haldane Concert Orchestra of twenty-five pieces is a growing young organ- ization of string and instrumental players who specialize in playing concert and symphonic type music. The orchestra practices third period and Wednesday evening. It will make its first public appearance of the year at the Commencement exercises. The Haldane Concert Band of forty-three pieces will close a successful season by playing at the Commencement exercises. In the seven years of its existence, the band has grown in size and performance. The band appeared this year at football games, Columbus Day parade, basket ball games, assemblies, band concerts minstrel h , s ow, Op- en House, Music Festival, Junior Red Cross rally, Memorial Day parade, and Commence- ment. At the regional contest at Port Chester, the band received the highest award, and it captured first honors also in the State band contest in Amsterdam, which made it eligible to compete for National Honors in New York, and a trip to the World's Fair Last minute news flash - HALDANE BAND TOOK SECOND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL CONTEST! THE HALDANE GLEE CLUB Chorister Librarian Accompanist Miriam 'finite Mary Russell Edith Eitner Secretary Director Angelina Percacciolo Mrs. George Hopkinson , n THE HALDANE cuonus Librarian - Charlotte Bocchino Attendance Officer - Cora Bowman Accofppanist - Jean Barrett House Manager -Alfred Glanville Director - Mrs. George Hopkinson T H E L O Y A L T Y C L U B The Loyalty Club is under the guidance of Miss M.A.E. Alexander. It is a club for girls of Junior and Senior classes. As the name implies, this club si nifies loyalty to the school. It renders many valuable to the school, and the megbers are always ready to assist anyone. The members are indicated by blue and white scarfs with the word WLOYALTYW in gold letters. T H E S E R V I C E C L U B The Service Club is a boys' organization that has three main functions. Mem- bers of the club form safety patrols to guard street crossings near the school, act as npolicemenn to enforce rules passed by the Student Council, and serve as parking aids at practically all entertainments and dances held at Haldane. f President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor - Every T H E J U N I O R R E D C R O S S C O U N C I L - Emily Ferreri Isabel Russell Magdalene Kieffer - Helen Austin Helen Bullock Louis Decaro - Margaret Pesditsch Charlotte Bullock Wilson Dietrich Miss Frances Starr Evelyn Odell student in the school is a member of the Junior Red Cross through his contribution. This organization is headed by a Council composed of one member from each home room. The Council elects its own officers. This year the Council supervised the daily distribution of milk to approximately one hundred children. Seventy of these were paid for by the milk fund of the Jun ior Red Cross. The Lions Club sponsored a ball for the benefit of the milk fund. This, added to the amount raised by the club itself, amply paid expenses The Haldane Junior Red Cross were hosts to all the organizations in this dis- trict at a rally on Hay twentieth. Haldane was greatly honored to be selected Junior Red Cross members from the Mahopac Central School, our guests at the May rally T H E N E E D L E C R A F T C L U B The Needlecraft Club, sponsored by Mrs. Murray, is a club for girls who are interested in needlework. It meets every Study Day in room 208, first period. Our project at the present time is s quilt. T H E H 0 M E M A K E R S ' C L U B President - Harie Mooney Secretary - Helen Warren Vice-President - Virginia Talarico Treasurer - Mary Prestianni The Homemakers' Club has devoted much of its time to a study of careers for girls. Various vocations and professions were introduced. Necessary pre- parations for entering these fields, and personality traits which are essential for successful participation in them were investigated. Problems of employers were used as a basis for part of the work. Special projects, such as making costumes for stage productions, and Red Cross flags, were also done at the re- quest of other organizations. Miss Georgia H. Thiel is the c1ub's adviser. Il TH SCIENCE CLUB The purpose of the Science Club is to provide an opportunity for those students who are of a scientific frame of mind to experiment individually and develop their scientific laboratory techniques. The activities of the club are limited to labor- atory experiment. i SECRETARIAL PRACTICE CLUB This is an organization of young people in commercial work, who desire to receive some training in secretarial practice. The members answer the office telephone, file, type, and post. The club is given the responsibility of most of the ditto and mimeograph work of the various activities, includ- ing the typing of copy for the Haldane Flash. The sponsor is Mr. Pipitone. THE HALDANE PLAYMAKERS The Boor V The Tenth Word A Message from Khufu Stage crew at work H A L D A N E C E N T R A L F L A S H The staff of the Haldane Central Flash has published fifteen issues of the paper in the last year. This year's paper was a bigger and, we hope, a better paper than the Weekly of last year. Our aim is always to give the best in news News is collected, written, and edited by the journalism staff under Miss Starr. Material is typed, advertisements solicited, and papers sold by the business staff sponsored by Mr. Pipitone. The staff is headed by Elizabeth Constantine, Editor-in-Chiefs Elizabeth Mancari, Literary Editor: Emily Ferreri, Assistant Editorg and Charles Peparo, Sports Editor. T H E C I V I C S C L U B President - Edward Kancari Vice-President - Dorothy Harrington Secretary - Helen Warren Treasurer - Shirley Christian ' Sponsor - Mrs. Gelligan The Civics Club made their usual trip to Washington on Monday, April 10. They were accompanied by Urs. Galligan, sponsor of the club. The Hotel Lafayette was the headquarters of the group for their four days' visit to the nation's capital. CHELORS' CLUB DEBATE CLUB NATURE CLUB P U T N A M U T H C L A R C H E R Y C L U B L I B R A R Y H E L P E R S The Library Helpers are a small group of students who have volunteered for lib- rary service. They hold no regular meet- ings but when they are in the library for study periods, they give some of their time filing catalog cards, returning books and magazines to shelves, and some- times charging books and doing errands. FOOTBALL Groton O Haldane 0 A Peekskill J. V. 6 Haldane Wappingers 6 0 Mohegan 0 19 Brewster 12 O Carmel 7 15 Manager - Edward Harmon B A S K E T B A L I. Varsity score J, V, gggre OPPOHGHT-B 465 Haldane 503 Opponents 242 Haldane 281 Manager - Harry Clause LDAFE CHEERING SQU BASEBALL IN 1959 THE JUNIOR PROM COM ITTEE IN CHARGE OF THE JUNIOR PROM More information about our activities Student Council The 1958-59 Haldane Student Council has been one of the most active C0HUC115 In the history of the school. Among its many activities, in addition to the usual legislative duties, have been assemblies, planned and executed by the council, writ- ing of a new sports constition to conform with the newly devised method of making. athletic awards, preparation of a set of by-laws, and the recognition of outstanding school service by various other awards. The Haldane Council has been honored by being cited as a notable student govern- ing body by several educators in recent publications. Several requests have been received throughout the year for information concerning our councilL for other schools desiring to establish councils similar to ours. Guests during the year have included educators from various parts of this country as well as from foreign coun- tries. The Student Court Judges- Eugene Murphy and James Austin The tions set up by the Student Council. This various novel forms of judgment. The basic lations, and, wherever possible, punishment help pupils understand and want to obey the this new method of procedure has proven its cases appearing in the court by about fifty sponsor of the Haldane Student Council is Mr. Gordon F. Stevenson. Secretary - Ellen Reynolds Student Court tries all cases involving the breaking of the rules and regula- year the court has experimented with aim has been to lessen the number of vio- has given way to sentences designed to rules of the Council. The success of worth by reducing the average number of percent. The faculty adviser of the student court is Mr. Gordon F. Stevenson. Haldane Glee Club The Haldane Glee Club is an organization of forty seventh and eighth grade girls who enjoy singing. Rehearsals are held on Study Day in the Music Room. During the 1938-1939 season, the Glee Club has made two major appearances, furnishing the music for the Easter Pageant, and producing an operetta entitled Margie Goes Modern for the Haldane May Festival. Haldane Chorus The Haldane Chorus is an organization of seventy-five students of the senior high school - both boys and girls who are ' t - in erested in singing. every Wednesday at both 2:30 and 7:50 o'clock. Members who have passed a Regents examination in Rudiments of Music may for their work in Chorus. During the 1938-1959 season, the Open House Night program in November, assisted the Dramatic Rehearsals are held are in good standing and receive Regents credit chorus appeared in the Club in their presenta- tion of Why the Chimes Rang at Christmas, participated in the Fourth Putnam County Music Festival held in Cold Spring in May, and will sing at the Baccalaureate and the Commencement exercises in June. Needlecraft Club This spring, all the girls who want to are working on a quilt. The quilt is made of round pieces of cotton, hemmed and drawn up, then sewed into blocks that later wil be joined together. The girls who are not working on the quilt work on things of their own, such as tea towels, pot holders, aprons, scarfs, or anything else done by hand. We do not make garments because the Needlecraft club has no machines. Many beautiful pieces of work have been done this year, and Mrs. Murray has kindly offered to award a prize to the i l ki I g r ma ng the most aeticles in our club. You do not have to know how to knit. crochet, or sew, as Mrs. Murray or a club member will be glad to teach you if you would like to join. lPo11y Montefiorij Service Club Members of this club warn wr d ong oers when the latter are careless, negligent or otherwise erring. It is also their duty to make arrests when warnings have no longer a restraining influence. Each member has an opportunity to promote among the pupils adesire to attack and fight wrong wherever they see it, and to Winsure for every man a square deal'. In making an arrest, Student Court summons pads are used. The names of witnesses are usually taken, thus insuring a fair trial of the offender as well as providing evidence to show the arrest was just Exceedingly important, then, are the functions of.the Service Club members. It is apparent that their work calls for judgment, tact, and sound patriotism. 1 Haldane Playmakers The Haldane Playmakers is now in the third year of its existence. This year, during the third term, it produced a program of three one act plays. They were 'The Door'. 'A Message from Khufun, and 'The Tenth Wordu. In May, the club gave nGIOW1Hg Painsn, a three-act comedy which had been produced on Broadway. In addi- tion. a Christmas play, 'Why the Chimes Rang', was given in collaboration with the Haldane Chorus for the Christmas assembly program. HThe Boorn was repeated at Peekskill High School on the English Field Day. Membership in the Playmakers is won only by taking part in the various activ- ities of the club. Members of the club not only act, but also build scenery, ar- range lights. work on costumes, act as prompters and property masters, sell tickets, act as ushers, and carry on advertising. The officers for 1958-1959 are: President, Alison Farquharsong Vice-President, Ray Adamsg Secretary, Marie Reilley. The organization is under the general direction of Richard Decker. The stage- craft activities are directed by Stanley Cornish, and the costumes are made under the direction of Miss Georgia Thiel. Bachelors' Club Home economics from a boy's point of view is made available through the Bachel- ors' Club. The members believe boys and men have a definite place in the home and should prepare themselves for it. They also have problems of choosing well balanced meals, of simple cookery, and of clothing selection and repair which can be solved only through the homemaking department. The boys were successfulin all their cook- ing, most of which was based on simple meal preparation. Tears were darned, and manners and table setting studied, as was the purchase of boys' clothing. The club was newly organized this year under the direction of Miss Georgia Thiel. The officers were: President, Kurt Kiesbye: Secretary-treasurer, William McCloskey. Nature Club The Nature Club was formed this year in order to present activities that inter- est boys of Junior high school age. George sponsor, and three other boys as leaders of Mosher has acted as assistant to the eight-member patrols. These leaders, in turn, have assistants. An effort is made to give each club member a definite responsibility. Some of this group's activities have been: knot tying, first aid, safety work, nature hikes, tracking, nature collections, Debate Club The Debate Club meets the second period had any formal debates. We have endeavored debating, and have sampled several books on in several informal discussions on selected assigned material to be looked up. Special and cooking. on Wednesdays. This year we have not to learn the ethics and principles of types of debating. The club has engaged topics. Individual members have been emphasis has been put on speaking before a group in order to gain confidence and poise. We hope next year to hold formal de- bates among members of the club. Archery Club Lovers of the out-of-doors, exponents of the ancient art of Robin Hood, experts of the green are the members of the Archery Club. During the spring and fall they may be found on the archery range enjoying this ancient sport. During the winter they will be found in the shop, repairing bows and arrows or constructing equipment. Officers of the club are: President, Kenneth Phillipsg Secretary, Dorothy Reilleyg Sponsor, Hiss Starr. Putnam Youth Club The Putnam Youth Club is a Haldane Central School organization established for the purpose of holding dances for members and guests once or twice a month in the school auditorium. Any Haldane student from the ninth to the twelfth year of high school, or any graduate of Haldane since 1956 may become a member of this organiz- tion upon approval of the membership committee. Thus tomorrow's graduate has an opportunity to learn of the problems ahead of him from those who have gone before him, and the recent graduate is permitted to keep his contact with the school during the first years when he is 'on his ownn. Miss Frances Starr is sponsor. Other teachers, parents, and Janitors have helped to make the dances a success. Officers of the club are: President, Jack Caseg Vice-President, Elizabeth Man- carig Secretary, Edith Eitnerg Treasurer, Gerald McElrath. S O R E N S E N ' S S O C O N Y S E R V I C E S T A T I O N MAIN STREET BEACON, NEW YORK TEL. 295 BUY AT G L I C K ' S S T O EVERYTHING FOR THE STUDENT TO W E A R R E P A G E - B E L L OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 111 N. DIVISION ST. 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OUTFITTERS FROM HEAD TO FOOT COMPLIMENTS OF S K O L S K Y ' S GIFT SHOP P E E K S K I L L NEW YORK JAM S H. WHITEHILL GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER COLD SPRING NEW YORK TEL. 136 K R I S S L E R COM ERCIAL SCHOOL MANSION SQUARE PARK POUGHKEEPSIE A SCHOOL THAT HAS EVERYTHING FOR YOUR SUCCESS IN ACCOUNTING-BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- SECRETARIAL SCIENCE AND STENOGRAPHIC EUPLOYMENT FREE PLACEM NT FOR GRADUATES VISIT TH SCHOOL THIS SUMM R L. H. KRISSLER PRINCIPAL 2753 F I N G E R ' S SHOWING EXCLUSIVE LINE OF GRADUATION DRESSES ' FOR THE JUNIOR MISS 8 N. DIVISION ST. PEEKSKILL, N. Y. COMPLIM NTS OF PEEKSKILL BUSINESS SCHOOL GEORGE N. WILSON, PROP. 14 SOUTH DIVISION STREET PEEKSKILL 216 P A L E N ' S D R U G S T O R E DRUGS, SUNDRIES, CIGARS STATIONERY, CANDY, FILMS PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY PHONE 12 vo YEARS WITH WHONORSN vo YEARS AGO TWO EAENEST GENTLEMEN STARTED A MERCHANTILE BUSINESS UPON THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY, VARIETY, XALUE, AND SERVICE. 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