Halsted School - Gingko Leaf Yearbook (Yonkers, NY)

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-iv After a fun filled holiday at Split Rock Lodge everyone got down to work again to start out the new term right. Then the work for the Senior Play began and on April 4th we presented Hutchinson Heyday at the Commerce Auditorium. Thanks to the efforts of Mi's. Mtiller the play was a success. Then the realization came that we'd soon be leaving I-Ialsted, not just for the summei but forever. On Iune l, Baccalaureatte Service was held leaving us feeling saddcr but much wiser. Then on the evening of Iune 6, as we marched down the aisle to receive our diplomas, we felt a little scared but yet, with all our experiences in Halsted that taught us how to over- come disappointments and obstacles, to make decisions and to pursue and obtain higher goals, we had a feeling of confidence. MARY Pormzyed By BARBARA KLEIN dv Y

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Class Ilistory This outstanding graduating class of '52 was Hrst recognized in the year 1948. It had its beginning as a practically all male group. It consisted of Charles Aitcheson, Ray Darmstadt, Alfred DelBello, Alex Markovich and Iean Rathgeb-the one lonely girl. You can imagine how relieved she was when in the freshman year she was joined by Lorraine Appleyard, Ann Afiieck, lane Allieck, Carolyn Cline, Barbara Klein and of course-I-libbard AHleck. We had our 'KCarnival that year and as everyone worked together to make it a success we got better acquainted and already felt as if we'd known each other for a long time. With Mrs. Slear as a Home Room teacher and good friend, our first year in High School was wonderful. We entered our Sophomore year quite enthusiastically with the thought of being one step closer to becoming high and mighty seniors. That was the year we took a morning off to go to Washington lrving's home at Sunnyside, under the guidance of Mrs. Munro. On our arrival back at school we were quite surprised to discover that we left two of our fellows behind. Charlie Aitcheson and Al DelBello walked into school later on that afternoon after hitch-hiking back form Irvington. It was that yea-r also that we went to see As You Like It, while Mrs. Murno was en- deavoring to make Shakespeare enthusiasts out of us. The following year, with Mrs. Munro as home room teacher, was hectic and happy as usual. We were joined by Dick Walters in September, by Iack Ryan-better known as Iesse-in February, and again in April by Ieanne Siconolh. And it was during the course of that year that Mrs. Munro made a valiant but futile attempt to teach us grammar. Our six-man football team came into being that year and proved itself by coming through with an undefeated season. Our Iunior year came to a close with Al DelBello being elected President of the Student Council and all of us breathing a sigh that all plans for the Senior Prom were successfully accomplished. Then came the greatest moment of our lives-We became Seniors. We were joined by Marilyn Carneol, Eleanor Winters, Frank Ardanowski, Dave Dreier, Paul Knepfefr, Pete Wagner, Bob Tutoni, Tom Cahillane, Doris LaPorte and Iohn Wegener. To make things perfect we were introduced to Mr. Iones who was to be our Home Room teacher and, as we later found out, a truly wonderful pal throughout the year. For quite a while we did our school work to the noise of bulldozers and steam shovels as our field was undergoing a change. It was being enlarged so that we'd be able to play some of our football games at home. But due to unforseen complications it hnsnit been completed as of yet. The outstanding event of the year was the dance we held on Dec. 8th to raise money for the Community Chest. We were so impressed after visiting the different agencies under the Chest that we were determined to do something to help. In order to make the dance bigger and better we asked for and got the aid of the other High Schools of Yonkers to support our plans. Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Leonard and everyone who took part in the preparations, that night was a success, We raised 113148, which we were very proud to give to the Community Chest. At our traditional Vesper Service Barbara Klein portrayed Mary and Ray Darmstadt was chosen for Ioseph.

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last Will And Testament We, the Class of 1952, being of sound body, incorrigible minds and being extremely erudite in all forms of knowledge, do ordain. establish and publish this last will and testa- ment so that all past and forthcoming generations may take heart and try to emulate our infallible characters: It is thus with great ebulliance that we, because of ou-r sad departure ,,,r, ,,,,,,,i w ill and bequeath the following. To Mr. Iones: A radio network to Find out where the Seniors have disappeared. To Mrs. Bradley: A set of immovable chairs to be occupied by stationary students. To Mrs. Moore: A time clock to be punched by each student upon arrival for class. To Mr. Bassett: A new set of war experiences to relate to the incoming freshmen. To Dr. Kroner: A personal air-raid shelter to go into during the take coverl' drills. To Mrs. Landry: Another rest????? ...,........................ at Split Rock. To Miss Karlson: We leave peace and quiet. To Mrs. Webb: We leave our admiration. To Mrs. de Napoli: A dumwaiter for her lunch trays. To Mrs. Muller: A new Senior Class with diaphrams. To Mr, Spence: A sports class without any absentees. To Mr. Lohrfink: Knepfer's Sport Shop. To Mrs. Leonard: A three hour t-rip to Niaine. To the School: We leave .................................... Qisnit that enough?j To Lorraine Massello, we leave Carolynis Hirtatious ways. To Murdo Urquhart, we leave Alex's chemistry marks. To Ruth Colquhoun, we leave Lorraine's gift of gabf, To Don Mills, we leave Paul's alibis with a new starting off phrase- But teacher, l -. To Don Coleman, we leave Pete's Hot Rod convertible, joined with Dave's auto knowledge. To Martha Kunkel, we leave Ann's gracefulness. To Marcia Dreier, we leave Barbara's sweetness and personality. To Eddie Nailman, we leave Hib's dancing ability. To Dick Coleman, we leave Iean's typing technique. To Bea Hubner, we leave lanes popularity. To Dick Moore, we leave Charlieis enthusiasm for trig. To George, we leave the possible honor of becoming the only football player to win the trophy twice. To Iohn O'Neil, we leave Al's jumping ability, plus a set of basketball shoes installed with springs. . To David Grant, we leave Carol Pennington's library of dictionaries. To Brenalea Laveson, we leave Marilyn's sophistication. To loe Fleischer, we leave a private subway to his home to facilitate the obtaining of his father's car.