Hammond Central School - Spotlight Yearbook (Hammond, NY)

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CLASS PROPHECY Mrs. Chapman: Tom, do you know what day it is today? Mr. Chapman: Your birthday, wedding anniversary, no, it can't be Valentines? Mrs. Chapman: Twenty years ago today, the class of 1963, of which you were the class advisor, was graduated. Mr. Chapman: I wonder what they are doing, now. Wouldn't it be nice if we wrote to them and asked what they are doing, now, twenty years after their graduation? Mrs. Chapman: I think I'll do just that. Mrs. Chapman: In record time I've received a reply from all of them. The first letter was from Dave Rogers who was so efficient as president of their Senior Class. Having been dissatisfied as a farmer in Rossie, Dave moved to Rossie, Iowa, to sell Deere Farm Machinery. He seems to be doing very well as he is now driving a Cadillac........................From deep in the volumes of the Congressional Library at Washington, D. C, came my next letter from Rose Mary Pierce. Oh, Yes, I remember Rosy always did have her nose, not in somebody else's business, but in a book. It certainly has paid off because Rose Mary is now librarian for the Presi- dent of the United States.......Tim's dream of push button farming has really come true. From his comfortable rocking chair in his ranch type house, he manages by push button con- trol a 1,000 acre farm. By the red button the milking is accomplished, and the blue does the haying. All he has to do is keep his buttons straight! This unique method of farming gives Tim plenty of time to rod around........As usual Gary is all over like good Weather. Since he joined the Air Force he has lived in every state in the Union, now fifty-one, including the Moon. In his last letter he told about his plans of trying to get to Venus.............Dolly has gone to Hawaii where she runs a pineapple plantation. I wish I could include a picture of her twelve children. They are simply beautiful. Dolly was chosen as Mother of the Year because of her family devotion, being a U.S. senator and bringing about a new housing project in Hawaii . . . . . I was so delighted to get a.letter from 1258 Wall Street because I thought my recent in- vestment had paid. It was, however, a letter from Elaine who is now a broker for American Tel Tel and flies periodically between all the countries of the world. She has not forgotten her love for the Saint Lawrence and has her private yacht and visits there each summer..... As an All-Star graduate from Cortland State, Lee, our very own basketball star, has gone on to take the honored place of Bob Pettit of the St. Louis Hawks. In the summer he returns to his fabulous estate on the St. Lawrence where he entertains his fans by giving water ski shows. This summer he was surprised to have a visit from Elaine who was traveling in her yacht to Montreal..........Joan flew to Hollywood shortly after graduation and enrolled in a Celebrated Acting School. For the past few years her movies have drawn huge crowds in theaters all across the U.S. Joan is now taking the lead in the new smash Broadway hit......................We re- member that when Donna Langtry left H.C.S. she was undecided as to become an interior deco- rator, dietitian, or a school teacher. Knowing Donna she could do each one or all three at once. In spite of the fact she always had a nostalgia for Hammond, Love Changeth All. Directly after college, she married an Army officer and is now teaching .school in Tokyo, and does in- terior decorating as a sideline........The Ford Motor Company is proud to have Rene as their newly appointed Vice President. This appointment stemmed from Rene's invention of the new Beauderin VI Sports Car, which has overcome all its competitors in the United States. Rene 20

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BRIAN MICHAEL STEWART Stu November 24, 1945 Activities: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 Drama Club 3 President 3 A.V. Club 1 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice President 2 Reporter 3 Secretary 4 Delegate to National Convention 3 Library Club 1, 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Band 1, 2 Boys Chorus 1 Bowling 1 ANN SPIES Spiesie June 7, 1946 Activities: Class officer: President 1 Vice President 3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary-Treasurer 3 Valley League Band 1, 2 Pep Band 1, 2 Dance Band 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary-Treasurer 4 All State Sectional Chorus 3 Valley League Chorus 3, 4 Le Cercle Francais 2, 3, 4 Vied President 2, 3 National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 President 4 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary 3 State Representative 2 Varsity Cheerleading 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Newspaper Staff 2, 3 Business Manager 2 Assistant Editor 3 Library Club 1, 2 DAVID ALTON ROGERS Toby September 14, 1944 Activities: F.F.A. J, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 3 President 4 St. Law. Valley Chapter President 4 Class President 4 Student enate 4 Vice President 4 Senior Play 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Soccer 2 Baseball 2, 3, 4 A.V. Club 1 ■' ii I !:f

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is living in Detroit Michigan, where he drives his Beauderin VI to work daily..............A good left arm and a smooth note on the horn has brought wealth and fame to Marcia. Marcia is coach of a girls soft ball team in Los Angeles, California, and owns a night club where she directs the orchestra for movie actors and actresses..........More power goes to Ginny who was graduated from New Paltz University and is a food specialist. She is head dietitian at the Waldorf-Astoria and is giving special treats to future Senior Classes of H.C.S...........A letter postmarked South Pole really gave me a lift on this hot day. It was from Brian who has been graduated from Cornell University and for his doctorate degree, developed a new breed of sheep, which can withstand the vicissitudes of the weather of Antarctica where he now lives on Ice Floe Paradise ............ Ann, having high aims in life, has now reached her highest goal. She now has the position of Fashion Director for the Seventeen magazine. After finishing the University of Boston and model- ing school, Ann modeled for the Seventeen magazine. Now that she is married and living with her family in their penthouse in New York City, she has retired to Fashion Manager..............Bob Hollister, who was considered a major road hazard, has changed his tactics and has become a policeman for the state of New York. Hammond, being his pride and joy, he is still living there on his father's farm near that great summer resort. Oak Point, which has grown three times its size............With all the talents of that very good class, it would not be complete to have some- one doing something for peace, so I was doubly pleased to learn that after graduation from Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Louise joined the Peace Corps. She is now stationed in Algeria and is bringing about a friendly relationship between Russia and the rest of the world.............After Barb graduated from Watertown Business School, she became manager of Fashions Supreme, which gave her experience for her talent development, the new shopping center along the St. Lawrence route to Massena known as Hillitowne....................Dude ranchers have become so very popular that Ronnie has his own ranch in Australia. He sends a special invitation to each member of the graduation class to visit him and have a ride, a swim in Kangaroo Bay and play golf on Ice Kap Mountain..............Donna Ayen who was always the clever homemaker of our class is running a technical school outside of Houston, Texas. She and her husband have adopted several foreign children including one from Japan, Pakistan, and Nepal.........With a greater demand for land because of the increased population around the Seaway, Gil has blasted the hills of Rossie into a level plateau where he now grows tobacco and hops. Yes, it's cheaper that way............Remember the good looking blonde from Rossie, Karen Nelson. Her beautiful hair has made her famous for Nelsie Shampoo. She appears weekly on T.V. shows for this product made from a chemical in Rossie and also runs a tap dancing school on Broadway. Her twins who are now 13 have their own dancing show on T.V......................After a medical secretary course at C.C.B.I. in Syracuse, Clista was offered a job in the Hepburn Hos- pital. She was chosen for this job because of her interest in helping others and also because of her secretarial ability........From on top of Old Smoky, Donnie writes that he has enjoyed mountain climbing and a forest ranger's life. Don married a millionaire's daughter, who was grounded on his mountain while solo flying. Don saved her life, and later married her.............. Carolyn, upon finishing her musical training at Buffalo, went immediately to New York City where she became one of the famous Rockettes. She and her musician husband also give fabulous concerts at Carnegie Music Hall. In the summer months she lives at her estate in Swit- zerland, designed by Donna Langtry. Mr. Chapman: Our class certainly has prospered well, haven't they? Mrs. Chapman: I never dreamed that they would be doing so many different things.