Hartwick High School - Hub Yearbook (Hartwick, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1953 volume:

HARTWICK HIGH SCHOOL THE HUB °f 1953 Published by The Senior Glass 1. Oh my head. 2. How many minutes ? 3. Baby it’s cold outside. 4. Hot air. 5. What’s the limit? 6. Keep them rolling. 7. Attention! 8. That’s a good one. 9. A happy night for all. 10. School days. 11. Nice----car. 12. Where’s the ball. 13. Two more for the Huskies. 14. Rough but oh, so gentle. 15. Polar bear. 1. Those are our girls!!! 2. Who gave you that shiner”, Coach? 3. Where there’s one there’s the other. 4. Got it fixed? 5. We still like this picture. 4 6. Not studying? 7. Whose car is that? 8. Why so serious? 9. Yes, Mrs. Coleman”. 10. Going my way ? To a loyal friend and councillor . . . who has helped and encouraged us . . and whose forthrightness and generosity has left a lasting impression on our lives ... we affectionately dedicate THE HUB OF 1953 5 CHARLES W. BOWLER, Principal PnncipJs W, 'SSCICjsi It seems essential that a graduating class be given advice. I would like to deviate somewhat from this by simply saying that we have been very happy to have you here and hope that you have enjoyed being in school. I will continue to rejoice with you in your victories and sympathize with you in your defeats. If I can, in any way, help ease the pain of defeat or help you back up the ladder, please come back, and I shall be glad to be of service. Good Luck 7 L-R C. Hull, O. Burch, R. Phillips, F. Wayman. Board of Education Orlo G. Burch President Martha W. Hollister Clerk This school year two new members were added to the Board of Education. A new system of election and nomination was inaugurated in accordance to state law and C. Clifford Hull was elected . With the coming of fall and the hiring of Mrs. Susie Bunn, Mr. Milton Bunn resigned his position on the Board and Robert B. Phillips was appointed to take his place. The Board member with the longest term of service is Floyd Way- man with twelve years. These men are to be congratulated for devoting so much of their time to the “business” of the school without any thought of personal gain 8 or renumeration. 1st row L-R 2nd row 3rd row P. Dunn, J. Larkin, C. Bowler, C. Bock, W. Dalrymple C. Alger, L. Coleman, M. Green, L. Mack, M. White B. Patterson, D. Koletnik, A. Harrington, S. Bunn, H. Van Buskirk Faculty Charles W. Bowler Pauline M. Dunn William E. Dalrymple Marion A. Green Carl H. Bock Loretta B. Coleman Mary I. Telfer Hazel Van Buskirk Bernice P. Patterson Cora Alger Agatha T. Harrington Susie L. Bunn Myrl-Jane S. White Delia B. Koletnik Laura B. Mack John Larkin Principal Commercial-French Physical Education English-Social Studies Music Science-Math. Agriculture 8th Grade 7th Grade 5th 6th Grade 4th Grade 3rd Grade 2nd Grade 1st Grade Kindergarten Guidance 9 Class History One day while I was dusting the bookcase, I came upon an old album of Hartwick High School Days. I stopped a minute, sat down and began leafing through the book. Look at that! There are Bob Mack and Joyce Ann Bresee. They are the only two I recognize in that first grade picture. That was taken way back in 1941. There they are again in second, third, fourth, fifth and — say, that’s a new one in sixth grade. Oh, yes, Patricia Hacklin did join us that year. She came fresh from Jersey City. I remember the time she tripped Frank McGrath and he fell all the way down the east stairs. There are two new faces in the seventh grade picture, Fred Striesse from Huntington Long Island and Fran Schweitzer, Rahway, New Jersey’s gift to H. H. S. That year he gave us many exciting times. I especially remember the day Fran threw a piece of cardboard out the door and it sailed right to Mr. Svolos and hit him in the leg. Yes, we remember that year Joyce Ann ate leeks in class and did things smell” for a time. There’s the eighth grade picture Mike Gregory came up from Laurens and did we initiate him! ! Look at Joyce in the cheering uniform. That was her first year as cheerleader and she went on to cheer 4 more years. And so September 1949 three new boys appear in this picture, Ray Polulech from East Springfield, Dick Hayes from Leona, N. J. and Jim Renwick from Milford. As freshmen we elected Fran Schweitzer, President; Fred Striesse, Vice President; Bob Mack, Secretary and Joyce Bresee, Treasurer and Coach Dalrymple was advisor. That year we were in the basketball play-offs at Sherburne. We played Guilford and lost. The American Legion and Auxiliary gave an Athletic Banquet for the team, Principal James Svolos and the Commander at the Sportmen’s Tavern. There’s our Sophomore picture - Dick Hayes was President, Ray Polulech, Vice President, and Joyce Bresee, Secretary. Patricia left that year and then came back in February of our Junior year. As Sophomore’s our boys again helped H.H.S. win the league championship and become runner-up in the sectionals. The American Legion and Auxiliary and school gave an Athletic Banquet at the school. Bob Bender was guest speaker and the Varsity Basketball players were given trophies. About 150 towns people attended. Mike Gregory was president, Jim Renwick, vice-president, Joyce Bresee, sec- retary and Fred Striesse, treasurer when we were Juniors. Again sports dominated the year. There’s pictures of most of our boys playing basketball. We became Section 4 Champions that year. We didn’t do bad in baseball either, we won the league champion- ship and in volleyball they won the championship. Again an Athletic Banquet was held under the auspices of the Legion, Auxiliary and School. Fran, Fred, Ray, Mike and Bob received school sweaters, Joyce as a cheerleader was given a megaphone. Don’t we look impressive in our Senior picture I Jim Renwick was president; Mike Gregory, vice-president; Fran Schweitzer, secretary and Joyce Bresee, treasurer. That year we had to raise money for our senior trip so we sold magazine subscriptions, candy, held dances, put on the Senior play and finally headed for New York City. We were runner-up for Section 4 Basketball Champions, won the football league, and did well in baseball. That year the school built a trophy case to hold the trophies we helped win: Jim Renwick was awarded his school sweater and Patricia Hacklin was awarded the D.A.R. Good Citizenship award. Suddenly it was June—we had graduated and out on our own. Yes, this album holds many memories of H.H.S. 11 James William Renwick Jr. Jim A student on whom we can always depend- A loyal classmate and a staunch friend. Basketball 3,4 Volleyball 1,2,3,4 Class President 4 Class Vice President 3 Oracle Staff 3,4 The Hub Staff 4 Dramatic Club 3,4 Athletic Association 2,3,4 4-H 1,2,3,4 Rhythmaires 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Honor Society 1,2 12 Course; Agriculture - Business Football 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Volleyball 1,2,3,4 Class President 3 Vice-President 4 Oracle Staff 3,4 Hub Staff 4 French Club 2 Dramatic Club 3,4 Athletic Association 1,2,3,4 Boy’s State 3 4-H 1,2,3 Rhythmaires 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2 Honor Society 1,2 13 Course: College Entrance Francis Thomas Schweitzer “Bugs” Talk ye of all his wondrous works Baseball 1,2,3 Captain 3 League All Star 1,2,3 Sectional All Star 3 Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Captain 3,4 Volleyball 1,2,3,4 Captain 2,3,4 Class President 1 Class Secretary 4 Oracle Staff 2,3,4 Hub Staff 2,3,4 Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Athletic Association 1,2,3,4 Boy’s State 3 4-H 1,2,3,4 Chorus 1,2 Course; College 14 J.V.Cheerleading 1 Varsity 2,3,4 Volleyball 3,4 Softball 3 Class Secretary 2,3 Class Treasurer 1,4 The Oracle Staff 2,3,4 The Hub Staff 2,3,4 The Dramatic Club 3,4 Secretary 4 French Club 1 Chorus 1,2,3 Athletic Association 8,1,2,3,4 4-H 1 Course: Business 15 Volleyball The Oracle Staff The Hub Staff The Dramatic Club French Club 4-H Chorus Honor Society 4 4 4 3,4 President 4 1 1 1,3 1 16 Course: College Entrance John Richard Hayes “Dick” It is better to know something and say nothing Than to know nothing and say something Baseball 3,4 Class President 2 The Oracle Staff 4 The Hub Staff Dramatic Club 4 Athletic Association 3,4 4-H 2,3 17 Course: College Entrance Agriculture Robert Dean Mack Boob Man’s heart expands to tinker with his car. Baseball 1,2,3 Football 3 J.V. Basketball 1,2,3 Class Secretary 1 The Oracle Staff 3,4 The Hub Staff 4 Dramatic Club 3,4 Athletic Association 1,2,3 Course; Agriculture Business 18 Raymond A. Polulech “Gook” To Ms friends, he reveals a personality magnetic and alive. Baseball 1,2,3,4 All Star 2,3 Football 2,3,4 Captain 4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Volleyball 1,2,3,4 Class Vice-President 2 The Oracle Staff 3,4 The Hub Staff 4 Dramatic Club 2,3,4 Vice-President 4 Athletic Association 1,2,3,4 4 H Club 1,2,3,4 Course: Agriculture To know him once is to like him always Basketball Varsity 3,4 J.V.Basketball 1,2 Captain 2 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Captain 4 Volleyball 1,2,3,4 Class Vice President 1 Class Treasurer 3 Oracle Staff 3,4 The Hub Staff 4 Dramatic Club 3,4 Athletic Association 1,2,3,4 4-H 1,2,3,4 Course: Agriculture 20 ? ? ? We, the class of 1953 of Hartwick High School, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our last will and testament. Ray Polulech leaves his car to his brother John in hopes that he gets the satisfaction out of it that Ray did. Mike Gregory leaves his earwiggling ability to Leland Beach. Joyce Bresee leaves her ability to “love ’em and leave ’em” to Ann Patterson. Dick Hayes leaves his excess weight to Don Brown. Bob Mack leaves his comb to Don Griffith in hopes that he’ll use it often. Patricia Hacklin leaves her innocent look to Mitzi Domion. Fred Striesse leaves his car to Carlton Roberts so he can pick ’em up as fast as Fred could. Fran Schweitzer leaves his ability of getting his own way all the time to Bob Smith. Jim Renwick just leaves-----------------. The ag boys leaves Miss Telfer a new Cornell bulletin. And we leave to Mrs. Green, the Junior class in hopes that she’ll work them as hard as she did us. Lastly, we appoint the future president of the incoming Seniors, executor of this, our last will and testament. This will, signed, sealed, published and declared by Patricia Hacklin. 21 Prophecy The census taker ran his fingers through his hair, loosened his tie, and reached for his briefcase. After he’d proped his feet up on his desk and found the particular paper he was looking for he laughed (a rather loud “horse laugh” that could only belong to Jim Renwick). For, in this day’s work of ringing doorbells and asking questions, Jim had gathered some information on this paper, about his graduating class of old Hartwick High. The only one who’s still in Hartwick is Bob Mack. Good old “Boob” is raising cows. Of course, Dick Hayes may still be in Hartwick. Nobody knows for sure, but some suspect he’s that oIcTfiermit hiding up on Christian Hill. The blond girl, Joyce Bresee, certainly makes headlines. Why, I bet she’s broken the record, even for Reno. She has a pretty good consultant and lawyer in Fred Striesse. I hear that she finds him a handy boy to have around. Jim chuckled out loud. Mike Gregory’s in the news too. A new generation of “Bowery Boys” has been formed and Mike Gregory, out of all the polished and sophisticated actors in Hollywood, has been picked to play “Catch” son of “Satch”. It has just been announced by the Baseball Hall of Fame that they’re reserving an alcove for the famous big league player Fran Schweitzer, now with the New York Yankees. He’s a real hero now and even has his picture on the Wheaties boxes. In the Indianapolis 500 Mile Championship Race last May, Ray Polulech made a dent with his souped-up “Hot to Go”. He astonished his fans by coming in last. Last on the list is Patricia Hacklin. She has a little novelty painting business of her own on Fifth Avenue called “Hackie’s Haven”. Jim folded up his paper, leaned back in his chair and roared with laughter. 23 Front row L to R J. Persons, A. Paterson, F. McGrath, M. Domion, V. Mistretta Second row L to R J. Polulech, B. Ryan, C. Hadley, L. Beach, D. Block, E. Roberts, Mrs. M. Green Juniors This year the Juniors have been very active. In early fall they elected their officers: President - Frank McGrath Vice-President - Ann Patterson Secretary - Mary Ann Domion Treasurer - Joyce Persons Advisor - Mrs. Green For the Sesqui-Centennial, they had seals printed and mounted them on ash trays, plastic boxes, and on “keys to the city”. They had a stand on the athletic field and sold these to some of the many people who returned to Hartwick for that celebration. Later, the Juniors sold stationery and Christmas cards, put on movies, sold pop-corn at ball games and had a raffle. As a fitting climax to this school year, they hope to have a Junior Prom in the spring. Thus,, they will finish their third year at H. H. S. and become official Seniors. Frank McGrath 25 Seated L-R: J. Wart, D. Brown, J. Henningsen, B. Polulech, R. Smith Standing L-R: M. Bridger, P. Ramio, J. Hurtibise, D. Griffith, N. Dickison, Mrs. P. Dunn Sophomores President - John Henningsen Vice-President - Donald Brown Secretary - Betty Jane Polulech Treasurer - Robert Smith Advisor - Mrs. Pauline Dunn The Sophomore Class of this year have already held some activities to help raise funds for their Senior trip. For the Sesqui-Centennial they borrowed a large popcorn machine and sold popcorn at the football game. At Christmas time, they had a class party at Donald Brown’s home. Later, they held a very successful pancake supper; they sold hotdogs at basketball games and in the spring held a card party. Three of their members, Bryce Gage, Marion Bridger and William Bridger, left this year. So, they go into their Junior year with ten members in the class. John Henningsen 1st Row: C. Smith,R.Hull, L. Bunn, W. Bresee, D. Turney, J. Hayes, R. Mistretta 2nd Row: G. Bridger, M. Williams, E. Schidzick, V. Bliss, G. Hibbard, N. Murdock, V. Williams, S, Renwick, L. Coleman Freshmen President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Advisor William Bresee Dorothy Turney Richard Conklin Willard Davis Mrs. Loretta Coleman The Freshmen have had only one money making activity this year, a bake sale. However, many of these students are active in sports and dramatics. Five of the boys went out for football, Bill Bresee, Bill Davis, Richie Mistretta, Dick Conklin and James Campbell. Then Dorothy Turney and Susie Renwick went out for J. V. Cheerleading and all the boys played basketball. This spring all the boys plan to play baseball. It seems that the ’-’future hope” of H. H. S. is in the Class of 1956! Bill Bresee 27 28 1st row: R.Bridger, M. Hurteau, M. Hansen,H. Schweitzer, A. Lyon, D. GiU, P. Folts. 2nd row: Mrs. Van Buskirk, V. Bunn, E. Hurteau, M. Persons, J.Mistretta, S. Dickison, B. Patterson, E. Carvin. 3rd row: H. Wart, J. Mott, R. Briscoe, J. McGrath, C. Gage, T. Matteson, R. Nercessian. EIGHTH GRADE We, the eighth grade class of 1953, consisting of twenty-one members, have taken part in many worthwhile and successful activities. We have had class meetings on every other Friday. Our class officers are as follows: President-----------Herbert Schweitzer Vice President------Marvin Hansen Secretary-----------Amelia Lyon Treasurer-----------Merry Jean Hurteau Our motto is “Now or Never”; the flower, the rose; and our advisor, Mrs. Van Buskirk. In October, we helped make the school float for the “Sesqui-Centennial”. At Halloween we made some decorations for the school party held at the gym. In November we had a bake-sale, and for “Thanksgiving” we made a mural on the bulletin board. It was called “Pilgrims Landing”. December was, as usual, a busy month. We had a Christmas tree and a Christmas party with the seventh grade. We also made a miniature pipe organ with a choir of angels. A picture of it was featured in the “Oneonta Star”. January found us selling Kwik-Kuts. We contributed $3 from our treasury for the “March of Dimes”. In February we made a valentine Sunshine box for a sick member. We are looking forward to a pleasant field trip which we have planned for early spring. This, all too soon, will be followed by regents and our graduation, which means the end of our grade school life. 1st row L-R 2nd row 3rd row K. Mack, R.Gage, N. Hurtubise, M. Bunn, D. Campbell, W. Holdenwang, L. Carvin Mrs. Patterson, M. Jones, R. Henningsen, R. Rood, S. Matteson, L. Henningsen, S. Briscoe R.Lindroth, R. Monroe,H.Lyons, S.Raimo,R.Dibble,W.Sprague, J.Renwick SEVENTH GRADE Early in the fall, the Seventh Grade held election of officers and elected the following students as their officers: President----------Maurice Bunn Vice-President-----Richard Campbell Secretary----------Nanette Hurtubise Treasurer----------Walter Haldenwang In October, we took an active part in Hartwick’s Sesqui-Centennial as did the rest of the school. The seventh and eighth Grades were responsible for the “Old School” float which the school entered in the parade. With the help of the Agriculture Class and many others we were able to get it ready. Although it did not win a prize, it was an educational project and helped us to realize how much schools have improved since the early 1800’s. Late in October we took part in the “School Presidential Election” which was sponsored by the Freshmen Class. We regis- tered on “Registration Day’s” and cast our ballots on “Election Day”. Before Christmas Vacation, we had fun making reproductions of Christmas designs which we took from old Christmas cards. These were put up in the Eighth Grade room as part of the decorations, after we had en- joyed looking at them for several days. During the drive for funds for the March of Dimes, we voted to give to it a sum of money from our Class Treasury, In these ways and by studying the devel- opment of democracy in Our State we hope to H Ly0ns, R.Gage,R.Campbell.M.Jones 29 be better fitted to take our places as good citi- zens in the future. 1st Row: C. Winslow, D. Burgess, W. Schweitzer, W. Kern 2nd Row: K. Kohinke, L. Brown, G. Tuller, H. Bunn, E. Schidzick, G. Barkman, E. Hacklin 3rd Row: J. Ramio, B. Gill, C. Burch, M. Lyon, B. Gill, J. Brown, D. Sprague, M. McGrath Row: Mrs. Alger, R. Bridger, R. Mott, W. Burgess, L. Ayers, G. Tabor, T. Osterhoudt, D. Lindroth FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE Since our move in the fall to the building behind the Post Office, we have had an added room. This has enabled us to carry out some different projects. When we began the study of settlements in our country, we used our large table as a base for the various kinds of Indian homes found here. One section was devoted to Woodland Indians with their log houses, lakes with canoes, and gardens. Another section was given to the Plain Indians with their tepees and buffalo. In another corner of the room we had the Pueblo houses constructed of clay. Later this was replaced by a large fort showing the white man’s stock- ade being attacked by Indians. Because of our lack of new and attractive library books, we decided to make a collection of our own. Children contributed their own books. We had everything from the easiest stories to complete sets consisting of several volumes such as Child’s World and Journey’s Through Bookland. At one time we had over fifty books. This called for some kind of record keeping, Mrs. Fred Gill contributed a file and cards. On each card was placed the author, title and owner of book. On the back was placed the borrowers. As books were withdrawn by owners, it was a simple matter to remove the cards and replace them with new ones. The children enjoyed taking their turns as librarians having full reponsi- bility for keeping cards in alphabetical order, checking on books kept too long, and replacing returned books. They also did far more reading than would have been done without these. 30 1st Row. W. Bunn, J. Folts, R. Osterhoudt, J. Smith 2nd Row. C. Mistretta, S.Monroe, K. Hurteau, N.Sprague, J. Marlette, L. Hester, J. Bridger 3rd Row. E. Brown, J. Polulech, C. Mistretta, D. Hibbard, J. Kirn, J. Osterhoudt, R. Hurteau 4th Row. Mrs. Harrington, T. McGrath, S. Clark, H. Briscoe, R. Rood, E. Vatovec, T. Weeks, D. Field. FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADES The most outstanding project done by these grades this year was their intensive study of one of Hartwick’s obsolete industries, the Polish industry. By interviewing our older residents and inviting them to school to answer class questions, we learned how this polish was discovered, dug, prepared for market and transported. The class then built a miniature polish bed, complete in detail even to the means of transportation. We have spent considerable time studying electricity on our Fourth Grade level. We enjoy the many experiments that we tried. We have enjoyed our Fourth Grade Social Studies. Through our stories, we have become acquainted with boys and girls from many parts of the world. We have learned about their homes, their food, and clothing, as well as their work and play. We have made many maps, pictures, and booklets. As a whole, we have tried very hard to do an outstanding job in spelling this year. We have not only tried to have perfect spelling lessons, but we also tried to have all written work spelled correctly. About the middle of the year, Joe Polulech, Thomas Weeks, Jennie May , Marlette, Noel Sprague, James Smith, Warren Bunn, Thomas McGrath, Carol Mistretta and Stephen Clark, decided that they could really do two units of spelling a week. They had to work much harder to do it, but they succeeded in getting A’s in nearly every lesson. L-R 1st Row 2nd Row 3rd Row M. Anderson, C. Mott, A. Smith, P. Campbell, B. Potter, B. Gras, M. Brown E. Kohinke, J. Sutton, D. Matteson, R. Rood, A. Kern, D. Roman, M. Vatovic, H. Lindroth, L. Kilts, D.Osterhoudt Mrs. Bunn, D. Lindroth, R. Murdock, L. Grigsby, F. Gill, W. Perry, L. Rood, J. Folts. THIRD GRADE We have been working hard during the year 1952-53. For our part in the Sesqu-Centennial, we worked out a unit on early schools. In Social Studies we have worked out a unit on homes around the world. We have had units on clothing, food, Eskimos and Indians. We have a Science corner. Here we have a collection of many articles such as seeds, seedpods, butterflies, birds’ nests, cotton, cocoons, and many other things. We have planted different seeds and watched them grow. We have studies toads, frogs, crickets, grasshoppers and many other insects. We have made up little safety .verses to follow when walking along the highway, riding bicycles and coming to school. We have tried to practice good citizenship during the year. We have tried to improve our cafeteria manners. In English we have been reading, writing and telling stories. We have been writing letters. We have a booklet in which we keep Good English Habits. We have had fun in our reading groups. We enjoy our stories and are looking forward to reading many more. We are learning to write and spell. Looking back upon the year, we feel we have had a happy time together. 32 1st Row L-R 2nd Row L-R 3rd Row L-R L. Neal,'A. McGrath, H. McGrath, A. Kilts, P. Gregory, S. Powers, D. Ainslie. Wm. Murdock, G. Monroe, B. Doyle, M. Marlette, D. Rhodes, L. Derr, Wm. Rood, D. Eldred, R. Kimmey Mrs. White, W. Bunn, D. Burgess, O. Bruch, P. Sprague, D. Hurteau, D.Risley, K. Tabor. SECOND GRADE The second grade has learned many new things and have had many adventures. This year we grew in our reading so that we can enjoy new and exciting stories. We have shared many stories during our story hours. Together we read “The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew” and “The Wizard of Oz”. We have learned some poems, “Hippetty Hop”, “The Song of the Popcorn”, “Little Star”, “Fog”, “The Pasture” and some others. Some of us have started spelling and are working hard at it. We are all trying hard to learn our addition and subtraction and some of us are doing harder examples with carrying, borrowing, and larger numbers. In October, together with the first grade, we pre- pared a trolley exhibit for the Sesqui-Centennial Celebra- tion. We have studied about textiles and the community. In connection with our study of our town, we took trips to the milk plant, the grocery store, the feed mill, and the library Now, as we near the end of the second grade, we are looking forward to a summer full of fun and adventure. Front row L-R M. Ward, P. Pashley, M. Schiliro 2nd row C. Kohinke, D.Neal, B.Dibble, R.Semrov, S.Ainslie,D.Tuller 3rd row S.Skubitz, M.Potter,L.Bresee,L.Grigsby,J.Winslow, E.Rood, W. Salamon, J. Dawson 4th row E. Kirn, B.Jensen,C. Marlette, P. Hotaling, F. Bunt, J. Tuller, Mrs. Koletnik FIRST GRADE Early in the school year, we joined with Grade Two to prepare a trolley exhibit for the Sesqui-Centennial. To learn about the trolley, we took a bus trip, looked at pictures, and asked questions of people who live in the village. Later in the fall we had an Indian Exhibit. We made a big wigwam; put small wigwams and canoes on the science table; made Indian pictures and then we invited our parents to see our play, “Little Red Feather”. We served refresh- ments to our guests and ourselves. While listening to the story of “Black'Beauty”, we became interested in learning some things about horses. We hope to visit a racehorse stable. In the Spring we plan to visit the hatchery in Hartwick and go to Oneonta to see the trains. We may be able to take a ride from Oneonta 34 L-R First Row- R. Neal, P. Rood, S. Dalrymple, C. Derr, D. Kohinke, E. Holm, M. Weeks. L-R Second Row- J. Potter, B. Pindar, R. Griffith, F. Feil, R. Doyle, B. Carvin, J. Cower, G. Marlette, A. Wright. L-R Third Row- D.Montgomery, V. Schiliro, D. Grigsby, K. Jones, K.Jensen, N. Roberts, N.Powers, J. Harrington, D.Schweitzer, C. Whitney, Mrs. Mack. erepar ten The Kindergarten is located in the basement of the school gym, which was formerly used as the ag. room. It was redecorated in light rose, with drapes at the windows, and a matching linoleum covering the floor. It is a new, pleasant room. Original drawing on the easel using water colors is a great enjoyment to all as they have a chance to express their ideas. In one corner is a play house, blocks, toys, and many other things the children have access to. Many toys, treasured by the group, and brought daily are willingly shared with each other. The lunch program is a high light of the morning session. After all are seated around the three tables, “Grace” is repeated before they eat. Usually the lunch consists of milk, fruit and whatever the child brings from home. During this lunch period table manners are taught. In the Kindergarten the children get an opportunity to learn how to get along with others. They learn how to adapt themselves to school. Social development is brought about by whole hearted partici- pation in group activities. The dramatizing of stories has been a great enjoyment with the group this year. 35 % ■mWy. 36 Seated L-R: Second Row: Third Row: L. Beach, M. Gregory, F. Schweitzer, Capt. R. Polulech, F. McGrath, C. Hadley. J. Polulech, W. Bresee, J. Henningson, E. Roberts, J. Hurtubise, R. Mistretta, Coach Dalrymple Manager H. Schweitzer, R. Conklin, W. Davis, J. Campbell, Manager J. McGrath. FOOTBALL Smashing their way to victory the HUSKIES snared the coveted Tri-Valley League Football Championship for the first time in our five years of football history. Led by Ray “Gook” Polulech as captain, the Huskies ended the season undefeated. The Seniors, in an attempt to raise money, sponsored a night football game against Van Hornsville. It was a beautiful crisp night and the Huskies came through again to win 51-31. So, the three Senior players leave, knowing they have helped H.H.S. win another trophy. H.H.S. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OF 1952 September 19 - East Springfield Away-- —47-22 September 23 - Cherry Valley Home— — 42-12 September 26 - Guilford Away--- -51-30 October 2- Laurens Away--- —30 -0 October 11 - Gilbertsville Home-- — 35-6 October 16 - Mt. Upton Home— - 61-19 October 23 - South New Berlin Home-- -59-16 Night game Van Hornsville Home— — 51-31 ♦League Games 38 “Gook” Seated L-R: Mgr. J. McGrath, F. Striesse, M. Gregory, Capt. F. Schweitzer, R. Polulech, J. Renwick, Coach W. E. Dairymple Standing L-R: E. Roberts, L. Beach, C. Hac|ley, F. McGrath, R. Ryan In becoming Tri-Valley League Champions again this year the Huskies have made a record which will probably be unbeaten for many years to come. The Huskies have totaled 1227 points this season with Fran Schweitzer scoring 58 points in the game against Gilford. H.H.S. had several setbacks this year; one when Leland Beach, left forward, came down with jaundice; and then when Frank McGrath, forward, crack- ed an ankle. Then in the heart-breaking game at Bainbridge, the Huskies lost to a scrappy Downsville five. This left Hartwick runner-up in the Eastern Division Class C Championship - the score 50-46. With the loss of Striesse, Polulech, Gregory and Schweit- zer, Hartwick will be building a new team around the seasoned juniors and sopho- mores. East Springfield 23 Hartwick 85 East Springfield 37 Hartwick 65 ♦Laurens 39 Hartwick 74 ♦Mt. Upton 40 Hartwick 85 Schenevus 33 Hartwick 42 Worcester 43 Hartwick 51 ♦Guilford 30 Hartwick 70 Queensbury 44 Hartwick 67 ♦Gilbertsville 47 Hartwick 61 Cherry Valley 51 Hartwick 60 ♦South New Berlin 45 Hartwick 83 ♦Laurens 42 Hartwick 62 ♦Mt. Upton 41 Hartwick 68 ♦Guilford 55 Hartwick 114 Worcester 54 Hartwick 76 ♦Gilbertsville 47 Hartwick 67 Cherry Valley 59 Hartwick 68 ’♦South New Berlin 30 Hartwick 129 Fran Schweitzer ♦Denotes League games. 39 1st Row seated L-R: C. Smith, J. Hayes, J. Polulech, R. Mistretta 2nd Row seated L-R: W. Bresee, J. Henningsen, Captain. 3rd Row standing L-R: J. Hurtubise, H. Schweitzer, R. Hull, D. Brown, R. Smith, W. Dalrymple, Coach. j. V. Easb Again this year the J. V.’s have ended the season in second place in the Tri-Valley League. They lost to Laurens, Schenevus, and Mt. Upton. Led by John Henningsen, Jim Hurtubise, Bill Bresee, and Bill Davis, these boys will be the main stay of our ball team next year. 4Q John Henningsen East Springfield 27 Hartwick 36 East Springfield 18 Hartwick 23 ♦Laurens 27 Hartwick 23 ♦Mt. Upton 38 Hartwick 24 Schenevus 33 Hartwick 24 Worcester 26 Hartwick 38 ♦Guilford 31 Hartwick 58 Queensbury 39 Hartwick 58 ♦Gilbertsviile 20 Hartwick 35 Cherry Valley 35 Hartwick 58 South New Berlin 25 Hartwick 54 ♦Laurens 33 Hartwick 40 ♦Mt. Upton 31 Hartwick 49 ♦Guilford 25 Hartwick 58 Worcester 48 Hartwick 57 ♦GilbertsviUe 26 Hartwick 48 Cherry VaUey 41 Hartwick 61 ♦South New Berlin 38 Hartwick 62 ♦Denotes League Games 1st Row L-R R.Hull, J. Hayes, R.Mistretta, J.Polulech, W. Dalrymple, Jr. 2nd Row L-R F. McGrath, L. Beach, C.Hadley, F.Striesse, R. Polulech, W. Dalrymple, coach 3rd Row L-R J. McGrath, C. Smith, H. Schwitzer, W. Bresee, J. Hurtubise, D. Griffith, E. Roberts, D. Brown. Baseball Hartwick’s 1953 baseball team includes nineteen boys, ten of whom played on last year’s Championship squad. Captain Fred Striesse, senior first baseman, heads the list of lettermen; the others are: Ray Polulech (P-OF), Leland Beach (P-SS), Charles Hadley (3B), Frank McGrath (IF-OF), John Polulech (IF), Carlton Roberts (OF), Don Brown (OF-P), John Henningsen (IF-OF) and Jim Hurtubise (C). New prospects include Don Griffith (OF), Bill Bresee (C), Jimmy Campbell (OF), Dick Conklin (IF), Bill Davis (OF-P), Jim Hayes (IF), Roger HuH (OF), Richie Mistretta (OF) and Chuck Smith (OF-C). Cherry Valley is a tentative newcomer to the schedule which last year included Edmes- ton, Morris, Mt. Upton, Guilford, ♦Laurens, Treadwell, Springfield, Gilbertsville and ♦South New Berlin. ♦League Games Fred 41 Left to right - M. Domion, J. Bresee, V. Mistretta, A. Patterson cirsiti C heerfeacL erd This year Joyce Bresee, our only senior cheerleader, ends her fifth year of cheering for H. H. S. Since she has been cheerleader, many changes have come about. Last year both the Varsity and J. V. Cheerleaders made their own uniforms and purchased blouses. This year the school purchased satin blouses for the Varsity Squad. They have led the school band in the Sesqu-Centennial parade and the Memorial Day parade. These girls have been very faithful in cheering for the Huskies. For the first time this year we have had a squad of twirlers. Mr. Bock organized this group. His class meets once a week and he has girls from the first grade thru high school. Last fall he chose three of these girls to participate in the Sesqui-Centennial celebration and he expects them to march in the Memorial Day Parade. J. V. CHEERLEADERS Betty-Jane Polulech o (V I Susie TWIRLERS 43 Renwick Jane Wart E. Patterson, V.Williams, L. Carvin Seated L-R: Standing L-R: P.Hacklin, F. Striesse, M. Gregory, J. Bresee Mrs. Green, R. Mack, C. Hadley, F. Schweitzer, E. Roberts, J. Renwick. | Oracle Sytci jj Editor in Chief-------------------------Mike Gregory Associate Editor-----------------------Richard Hayes Sports Editor--------------------------Francis Schweitzer News Editor----------------------------James Renwick Assistant------------------------------Robert Mack Feature Editor-------------------------Patricia Hacklin Assistants-----------------------------Charles Hadley, Earl Roberts Art Editor-----------------------------Joyce Bresee Production Editor----------------------Fred Striesse Sales Manager..................... ---Ray Polulech Advisor--------------------------------Mrs. Marion Green The Oracle, our school paper, is published every month. Last year it won a “Superior” rating for “unusual creative excell- ence” in the Central New York Scholastic School Press Association, competing with more than forty schools. It is the desire of the present staff to again receive this 45 rating and perhaps a higher one. Seated L-R J. Bresee, J. Renwick, F. Schweitzer, P. Hacklin Standing L-R Mrs. Green, F. Striesse, R. Hayes, R. Polulech, M. Gregory, R. Mack THE HUB STAFF Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Picture Editor Production Editor Art Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager Sales Managers Advisor James Renwick Francis Schweitzer Michael Gregory Joyce Bresee Patricia Hacklin Fredrick Striesse Raymond Polulech Robert Mack and Richard Hayes Mrs. Marion Green We proudly present to you this volume of the yearbook. It has been interesting and informative to work on it and we sincerely hope everyone will enjoy it. We particularly wish to thank all our advertisers for their financial assistance and Mrs. Green for her untiring efforts. 46 Seated: J. Wart,D.Turney,S.Ren wick, V.Mistretta, M.Domion, A. Patter son, J. Persons. 2nd Row: R.Hull,R.Mistretta,M.Gregory,R.Mack,R. Polulech, P.Hacklin,J.Bresee, F .Striesse,R.Hay es, F.Schweiter, J.Renwick. 3rd Row: J.Polulech,L.Bunn,E.Schidzick,C.Smith,J.Henningsen,C.Hadley,W.Bresee, J.Hurtubise,F.McGrath, E.Roberts, V.Bliss,N.Dickison,P.Ramio,B. Polulech,M.Bridger, Advisor-Mrs. L. Coleman. Dramatic Club President—Patricia Hacklin Vice-President—Raymond Polulech Treasurer—Joyce Bresee Advisor—Mrs. Loretta Coleman This spring the Dramatic Club presented “Hillbilly Courtship” a three-act play. The cast included: Luke Stilsby-Mike Gregory Emmy Peppin - Pat Hacklin Ma Peppin - Betty Polulech Lulu Triffet - Joyce Bresee Seedie Triffet - Mary Domion Wash Jeddo - Bob Mack Sol Silverstein - Fran Schweitzer Louis Cattaro - Carlton Roberts Pappy Stisby - Jim Renwick Bridget O’Flannigan - Patsy Raimo Reverend Boswell - Dick Hayes The profits from this production go to the Seniors to help finance their trip to New York. 47 MIXED CHORUS 1ST Row: N. Hurtubise, M.Bridger,L.Henningsen, S. Brisco, V.Williams, P.Ramio, E.Schidzick, K.Mack, E.Patterson, L. Carvin, E.Carvin, V. Bunn. 2ND Row: G. Bridger, M. Williams, N.Murdock,G.Hibbard,N.Dickison, G.Rood, V.Bliss, L.Bunn, R.Henningsen, D.Turney, S.Renwick. 3RD Row: Mr. Bock, E. Roberts, H. Schweitzer, M.Gregory, J.McGrath, C.Hadley, B.Bresee, J.Henningsen, J. Renwick, R.Hull. BAND 1st Row: M. Lyons, R. Henningson, N.Murdock, L. Bunn, B.Polulech, W. Burgess, C. Hadley, W. Bresee, J. Henningsen, R. Mott, R. Hull, C. Winslow. 2nd Row: C. Kohinke, G. Tuller, B. GiU, J. Polulech, E. Roberts, J. Hurtubise, C. Smith, Mr. Bock, D. Brown, W. Schweitzer, D. Burgess, H. Briscoe. L-R Mr. Bock, W. Bresee, J. McGrath, J. Henningsen, C. Roberts, C. Hadley, M. Gregory, H. Schweitzer, J. Renwick, R. Hull. Rhythmaires The music department presented two programs this year. At Christmas a grade operetta, “Old Crosspatch”, was given. On this occasion the mixed chorus and band also presented several numbers. This spring the high school chorus hope to present the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, “H.M.S. Pinafore”. The band will play between scenes and during intermission. The Rhythmaires grew from a double quartet to a male chorus. It will appear for the first time this spring. Serviced In order to have a school run efficiently, there must be many people working “behind the scenes”. We are fortunate in having Mrs. Margaret Schweitzer as manager of the cafeteria and David Hollister as janitor. He also drives one of the school busses. We have five other drivers who contribute to the smooth running of our school. Mrs. Margaret Schweitzer 50 David Hollister Archie Ainslie,Mrs. Ruth Castle, Waldo Potter, Mrs. Ella Hurtubise, David Hollister, Mrs.Audry Skubitz H. H. S. BOOSTERS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS DeSena Motors Dodge-Plymouth Cooperstown, N.Y. Robert H. Lewis Sons G.M.C. Motors Oneonta, N.Y. McDonough Motors Ford Cooperstown,N.Y. McNeely Sweet Motors Chrysler-Dodge Oneonta, N.Y. Nash Sales Oneonta, N.Y. Robert A.Oliver -Studebaker Oneonta,N.Y. Oneonta Sales Company-Ford Oneonta,N.Y. Phillips Buick Sales Oneonta, N.Y. Harry W.Smith-Ford Richfield Springs,N.Y. Stringer Motor’s Kaiser Oneonta, N.Y. Welch Chevrolet Cooperstown, N.Y. BANKS LOAN COMPANIES Citizens National Bank Oneonta, N.Y. Colonial Finance Company Oneonta, N.Y. First National Bank Cooperstown, N.Y. Hartwick National Bank Hartwick, N.Y. Milford National Bank Milford, N.Y. Oneonta Building Loan Oneonta, N.Y. Public Loan Company Oneonta, N.Y. Second National Bank Cooperstown, N.Y. BARBER SHOPS Glen Tilley Monroe’s Barber Shop BOTTLED GAS SERVICE Happy Cooking Pyrofax Gas Service Suburban Gas BUILDING SUPPLY Mt. Visions, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Richfield Springs, N.Y. F.Robert Simmons Carpenter Mason Cooperstown, N.Y. Oneonta Flooring Center Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta Paint Wallpapers Oneonta, N.Y. CATTLE SALES East End Sales Oneonta, N.Y. Richfield Livestock Market Richfield Springs,N.Y. CLOTHING Ellsworth Sill Jo Ann Dress Shop Lyon’s Men’s Wear Cooperstown, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. DRY CLEANING Hoffman’s Dry Cleaning Modern Dry Cleaning Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. ELECTRIC SUPPLY SERVICE Cooperstown Electric Cooperstown, N.Y. Holbrook Holly Oneonta, N.Y. Johnston’s Service Oneonta, N.Y. Oaksville Radio T.V.Service Oaks ville, N.Y. Otsego Wholesale Electric Oneonta, N.Y. Ray’s Electric Utter’s Electric FEED COAL Aunger’s Purina Chows Beach Coal Company Bruce Hall Son S.S.Harrison Son W.F.Weaver G.L.F. FUNERAL PARLORS Cooperstown, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Index, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Hartwick, N.Y. Hartwick, N.Y. Maxwell Funeral Home Hartwick, N.Y. Patterson Funeral Home Hartwick, N.Y. GARAGES Ferrara’s Service Station Hartwick, N.Y. Hartwick Garage Hartwick, N.Y. Truax Texaco Service Schyler Lake, N.Y. Winnie’s Garage Fly Creek, N. Y. Yerry’s Mobil Station Cooperstown, N.Y. GROCERIES Orlo Burch Hartwick, N.Y. Cooperstown Frozen Foods Cooperstown, N.Y. Crowley’s Corner Store Larsen’s Market Oneida Street Grocery Oneonta Frozen Foods W. E. Risley Victory Chain Inc. Milford, N.Y. Oaksville, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta, N. Y. Hartwick, N. Y. Hartwick, N.Y. HARDWARE Bakers Hardware J. E. Fields Roots Hardware Stevens Hardware Townsend’s Hardware Oneonta, N.Y. Hartwick, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. DAIRY’S Telfer’s Dairy Hartwick, N.Y. 51 INSURANCE AGENCIES WHOLESALE DEALERS Dunn Dunn Gordon S. Winnie JEWELERS Alberts Jewelers Harris Brothers Lippitts Jewelers Cooperstown, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Oneonta, N. Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. MOVING STORAGE Jack Mitchell Cooperstown, N.Y. PRINTERS Reflections Press Hartwick, N.Y. REAL ESTATE Frank Fatta Oneonta, N.Y. Stanley R. Fish Hartwick, N.Y. RESTAURANTS DINERS Angellotti Brothers Augurs Book Store Boutons Greenhouse Bryants Candy Tobacco Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Konstanty-Sporting Goods Oneonta Bar Supply Orlot Duplicator Supply Smith’s Sports Shop Stalker Supply Oneonta, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Oaksville, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Oneonta, N.Y. Utica, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Cooperstown, N.Y. Bob’s Restaurant Oneonta, N.Y. Brass Lantern Schyler Lake, N.Y. Cooperstown Diner Cooperstown, N.Y. Doubleday Restaurant Cooperstown, N.Y. Dukes Restaurant Oneonta, N.Y. Oyaran Shop Oneonta, N.Y. Sportsmen’s Tavern Fly Creek, N.Y. SAWMILLS Phillips Hartwick, N.Y. STUDIOS Howard Studios Mt. Vision, N.Y. Lockridge Studio Oneonta, N.Y. TRACTOR DEALERS THE SENIOR CLASS WISHES TO THANK EVERYBODY WHO HELPED TO MAKE THEIR SENIOR YEAR A SUCCESS. Birds’ Supply-John Deere Oneonta, N.Y. Chushman - Int. Harv. Schyler Lake, N.Y. Earl Chase Sons - Oliver Cooperstown, N.Y. Farmer’s Supply - Furgusen Oaksville, N.Y. Frank L. Patterson - Oliver Richfield Spa, N.Y. Oneonta Tractor Sales - Allis Chalmers Oneonta, N.Y. Otsego Tractor Sales - Ford Oneonta, N.Y. D. R. Springer Sons - Case Richfield Spa, N.Y. 52 %