Hermon DeKalb Central School - Demon Yearbook (De Kalb Junction, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1955 volume:

THE DEMON STAFF EVM n-flhi pf Assistant Editor..0...... Photography. Off-Set Reproduction Advisors.................... ...Mr. Chase - Mr. Cline Advertising Editor.......... Af� t Ed 1 tor Sports Editor........„ Band Editor................. r.hnrns Editor .Richard Griffith Student Council Editor . Hi -pen!fltion. Tr«a surer................... Freshman Reporter. . Sophomore Reporter Junior Reporter Senior Reporter.. Mimeographing Eddie Snow Bob Jennings Sam McCombs Tvoists..................... Joe Conant Pat Conant Howard Claflin Mary Seymour Assembly... . Margaret Cook Elma Wilson Mary Durham Larry Bovay Melbern Aldous Donnie Fenlong Ricky Lavine WE HONOR MRS. FAIRBANKS Mrs, Fairbanks was a member of our faculty for twenty years as an elementary teacher. Though she is now retired she maintains a keen interest in her school and its personnel. She has endeared herself to all her students and faculty associates. To her students she is remembered for her sympathetic counsel and efficient instruction; to her associates for her ever willing cooperation and the courage of her convictions. It is with her loyalty and service to our school in mind that we, the staff of the 1955 DEMON, proudly dedicate this issue to her. hermon school Our Principal Mr. Arnold D. Northrop FACULTY MRS. BELLOWS - MR. NORTHRUP David IIoll and Diploma----------Regents Yearbook staff--------Ip Chorus-----------------1 Junior Play------------3 Newspaper-1, (Bus. Mgr.) 3 (Cir. Mgr. ) Ip Band------------1 2,3 4 Student Council-------Ip (Pres. Jazz band-------------Ip German Band------------3 VALEDICTORIAN Douglas R. Brownell Diploma----------Regents Yearbook--3 (asst. Ed. k) Band-------------1,2,3, ip German Band------------3 Newspaper 1, (Cr. Mgr. 3) Louise Mildred Austin Yearbook staff-----3,ij. Band-...........—2,3,1)- Chorus---------1,2,3,!). Junior Play------------3 Newspaper-------1,3 ,Ij. Double quartet---2,3,!). Gail Aldridge Diploma----------Regents Yearbook staff--------1 Band-----------------2,3 Cheerleader--------2,[j. Junior Play------------1 Newspaper----------3,1}. Chorus---------------1,2 Sandra Bacon Treasurer-------------3 i Secretary-----------------2 Yearbook Staff------------ Band------------ 1 ,2,3, Chorus----------------1,2,3 Ch e er lead er----1., 2,3, Junior Play--------------—3 Newspaper------——-—3 Ronald Bovay Basketball -1,2,3,;+ Baseball -1,2,3P Football 1+ Soccer 1 Yearbook staff- If (Art Editor) Junior Play 3 Newspaper 3 Wilbert Boileau Basketball----1,2,3� 14- Baseball-------------2,3 Football--------------1| Diploma----------Regents Student Council--------2 Athletic Club----------3 Edwin Bresett Baseball---------------3 Diploma----------Regents Margaret Cook Diploma-----------Regents Yearbook staff---------ip Chorus----------1,2,3,14- Junior Play-------------3 Newspaper--------------Ip Schuyler Bush Class President------3,1+ Diploma-----------Regents Band------------1,2,3,14- Chorus-------------- 1,2 Newspaper------------3,1+ Mabel Cross Chorus-----------1,2,3, Cheerleader--------2,3, Junior Play------------ Newspaper-------------- UJUJ-pr-.fr- Janet Flight Richard Hayes Chorus-----------1,2,3,!+ Double quartet---------1+ Diploma-----------Regents Chorus----------1,2,3,11- Newspaper-------(Ed. 3),!+ Thomas A. Hayes President------- Vice President- Basketball-------1,2,3, Baseball--------1,2,3, Yearbook (Adv. MgrJ---- Band-------------1,2,3, Chorus--------------1, Newspaper (Bus. Mgr.)-- Athletic Club---------- Double quartet--------- Jazz Band-------------- + -rv)v o+ -ro+r-+r-+=-+ +r-ro Orley McCollum Class Treasurer--------2 yearbook staff---------3 Band-------------1,2,3,1; Chorus----------1,2,3,4 Junior Play------------3 Newspaper (Editor)—3,4 Double mxd. quartet-3 Nancy Johnson yearbook staff' Band---------- Chorus-------- Cheerleader--- Junior Play--- Newspaper------ Double quartet- 4 1.2.3.4 —1,2,4 1.2.3.4 ■3 ■1 •4 Judy Mead Vice President---------1 Diploma----------Regents Band-------------------3 Chorus-------------1,3,4 Newspaper------------2,4 Athletic Club----------3 Double quartet-------1,4 Shirley Rathbun Class Secretary-------- Yearbook staff--------- Chorus---------------1, Cheerleader------------ Junior Play------------ Student Council-------- Edward Snow Basketball---------1,3 A Soccer-----------------1 Yearbook staff-------- + Newspaper------------- + Patricia Joyce Spriggs Yearbook staff---------3 Chorus---------------1,2 Junior Play------------3 Newspaper---------1,3,1+ -F'oj rv ruoo-f=- Elma Marie Wilson Class Secretary------- Yearbook staff-------- Chorus------------1,2, Newspaper-----------1, U VjO-fr-VjO Class History- In September 1951 we had the first joint meeting of our class. Jack Gengler was elected President with Judy Mead, Vice-President. Etha Thorton was elected treasurer and Elma Wilson was elected Secretary. Our advisors were Mr. Chase aM Miss Wake. In our Sophomore year Tom Hayes was elected Pres- ident and Frank Aldous was Vice-President. Sandra Bacon was elected Secretary and. we trusted our money, such as it was, to Orland McCollum. Our represent!, ves to the Student Council were Cedric Kirkpatrick and Wilbert Boileau. Our advisors were Mr. Weeks and Miss Wake. In this year we sold candy for the first time. In BeKalb we had a Cootie Party. In September 1953 we met for the third time pnd elected Schuyler Bush, President and Cedric Kirkpatrick, Vice-President. Etha Thornton was elected Secretary and Sandra Bacon, treasurer Our advisors were Mrs. Bigdtaw and Mr. Lewis. In our Junior year we had a great three act play which provided amusement for all. We also had food sales and dances which helped our treasury. Last fall we had the pleasure of all being in the same school which made class meetings and planning much easier. We re-elected Schuyler Bush, President and Tom Hayes was elected Vice-President, Shirley Rathbun was elected Secretary and Sandra Bacon Treasurer. Our Student Council Representives were Shirley Rathbun and David Holland. The member of the faculty that had the most headaches was Miss Winders, our advisor. The highlight of our last year was our senior trip on which we all had an enjoyable time. To raise money this year we sold candy, had food sales, dances, and an amateur show. Some members of our class who left us this year were John Miller, Cedric Kirkpatrick, Marion Gilbert, Etha Thorton Wyne, Lula Bushnoe, Lulu Conklin Bigelow and Bill Vining, who graduated in January. Gail kldridge came to our class from Edwards. Class Will This year's class of 55 Has many thoughts to leave its friends. We'd like to pass them on to you Before the evening ends. The first we will as a group Our books from grades one through twelve, To anyone who'll use them The knowledge we'll keep ourselves. Now if you'll listen carefully As each one leaves his share. To the remaining students We'll do this with best of care. First comes Robert Woodrow So bashful and so short. He wills these two defects to Harold Lowery, a junior sport. In getting along with teachers Margaret Cook has a way, She wills this to Hubert Carr To out of the office stay. My walking shoes, says Willie Boileau Are usable yet for a while. I'll leave them for you, Gerald Rose, As she lives many a mile, Mabel Cross wills her class place To Phyllis Foley of Central High, Her ability to single stay To Nancy Hamilton, I wonder why? Orley McCollum, as you know, Just loves the girls to flatter, Now leaves to Melburn Aldous His ability in this matter. Gail Aldridge came here new this year The boys did not her shun, To Phyllis Foley she wills her charm But Ron she'll give to none, David Holland, a musical chap, Wills his clarinet and sax To Mr. Bock, the director, Who can show others the facts. There'll be no more need of text books So for Sandra Bacon's sake. Just take her chemistry review book For your next year's class. Miss Wake, Ronald Bovay who in basket ball leads Has a brush cut style for hair. He'll give it to Larry, his brother. To charm him a maiden fair Nancy Johnson with her charm Has many a large necklace. And knowing his need for hub caps She'll will them to Mr, Chase, Schuyler Bush is the president Of the senior class this year, He wills his popularity To Donald Fenlong herei Pat Spriggs wills her extra eyes To Eddie Wilson for the coming season, If placed in the back of his head Then for gopping there'll be no reason, Eddie Snow would like to leave At least one little feature, To remind the faculty Of his love for teacher, Louise Austin has no further use For rolling her big brown eyes, She'll leave them for Mary Durham As for a future match she tries. Eddie Bresett has a time piece. That made him click on the button, He wills this to Jimmy Brotherton. Who knows?, Maybe he'll catch Betty Hutton. Elma Wilson, wills going steady To Beverly Mandigo and One guy, And social studies never done on time She'll give to any one who'll dare to try. In getting along with Mr. Cline Dick Hayes has a certain style. He wills this to Rickey Lavine And adds, Please make it worth while. Next in line is Judy Mead Her gift of gab she will share, It is willed to Shirley Woodrow As she thinks it's only fair. On a trumpet with tune serene Tom Hayes sure makes our band. But he'll drop his ability to play Into Howard Claflin's ready hand. Janet Plight not a day has missed, Her work was done on the minute, She wills this record to the Junior boys And hopes they'll make a new time limit. Shirley Kathbun, council secretary. To Helen Batson wills Her job on the student council If this place she fills. Last but not least is Doug Brownell, A ping-pong fan whom we all know, His paddle goes to Martin Hogue He too wants to get in the show. Now this completes our number You can see there are twenty-two, We worked and played together And we studied some; tis true. We’ e glad and yet we're sorry That our high school days are o'er, And our thoughts on future works Now are beginning to soar. But before we leave this building Our last thoughts we give to you. Dear teachers of H.D, Central Who worked to put us through. CLASS OP 19 5 CLASS MOTTO: Often Imitated, but Never Duplicated CLASS COLORS: Blue and White CLASS FLOWER: RED ROSE CLASS PROPHECY We the Senior Class of 1955 are gathered together at the Little Church Around the Corner in that big city of New York for another wedding of one of our seniors, V hile we are waiting for the arrival of the wedding party, we wander among the groups. Here is what we’re able to find out about each member of the class of ”55. It seems that Ronald Bovay has set up a smart art studio in Room M+9 of the Hotel Taft, He and his wife, Gail, are doing well. Next we stop by an Air Force Pilot. Eddie Snow, who has a small jet plane at LaGuardia Airfield where he does solo flights for the U,S, government, Doug Brownell, who is in the bed manufacturing business still has the old theory, Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise, David Holland now runs an electric shop in N.Y.C. and has control of the lighting system in Schubert's Theatre. Janet Flight has a high secretarial job in the United Nations building, Mable Cross is a featured star in Can-Can, Louise Austin now has a job as hostess on the New York Central Railroad, Sandra Bacon is still riding the Pennsylvania Railroad and hoping someone will please point out Fort Dix to her, Eddie Bresett has a photo studio set up in Room 569 of the Hotel Taft, Richard Hayes, you can see at anytime of the night, still walking the streets and locking for a good movie theater, Pat Spriggs is working in Bellevue Hospital and is hoping for a certain fellow to have a minor accident so she can take care of him, Shirley Rathbun . came to New York City for the wedding, but tomorrow she will again board the New York Central for Hermon where Don and Junior will be waiting for her. Nancy J tmson is still practicing dancing. I heard she hopes to become a night club hoofer, Tom Hayes: Yes, yen guessed it. Whenever you stay at the Hotel Taft you look out your door and you will see Tom demonstrating sanforized shorts in the corridors. Gail Aldridge is a beautician at Hotel Taft. She will pin curl the hair of the Senior girls, from H.D.C.S. for only 500� Some different from 55 � huh? Willie Boileau with a certain young lady’s help now runs a jewelry shop on the ground floor of the Empire State Building, Robert Woodrow is now a guide and shows Senior Classes how to get to the Annapolis Hotel. Schuyler Bush has a dance studio where Arthur Murray used to be. Sky” seems to be doing quite well for himself. Margaret Cook is now a secretary to a certain service boy who has set up an office in N.Y.C. Miss Winders is now mama to two healthy boys who are looking forward to being coaches, like their father. Mr. Cline has become elevator boy so as to make it possible for young senior girls to be on time for tours while in New York. Elma Wilson is now a house detective at Hotel Taft. She checks to make sure, '‘Everyone is in HIS own room by 12:00 o'clock.'� Now t can see the bride coming up the walk and who should it be but Judy Mead, I wonder what the lucky chap's name is? I bet he is one of those guys from Clifton-Fine, The wedding ceremony is over and we're quite happy that we the class of 55 was ablf to be together again for a few moments. The Last Words of the. Seniors: I, Gail Aldridge: Put off today what you can always do tomorrow. 2 Louise Austin: The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm, 3, Sandra Bacon: A chip on one’s shoulder indicates that '3 there is wood higher up. h. Wilbert Boileau: Keep in mind, you can't go any place without at least a high school education, Ronald Bovay: Put forth your ability and develop it. 6. Edwin Bresett: Toodle - 00.1 7. Schuyler Bush: There is no why without a because. 6, Douglas Brownell: Not by brawn, but by brain. 9. Margaret Cook; If at first you don’t succeed, quit. 10. Mable Cross: Don’t do too much studying if you want to keep your brain clear. II, Janet Plight If you must cry over spilt milk, condense it, 12. Dick Hayes: So long to the humdrum school life. 13. Tom Hayes: Here today and gone tomorrow. lip. David Holland: Keep going. You’ll graduate some day. 15. Nancy Johnson: It takes the wool of 20 sheep to clothe a U.S. soldier, and the hides of ten taxpayers, 16. Orley McCollum: Pare thee well for I must leave thee, 17. Judy Mead; You are only young once. After that you have to think up some other excuse. 10. Shirley Rathbun: It’s no secret what education can do if you are willing to put up with it, 19. Eddie Snow: So long, it’s been good to know yai 20. pat Spriggs: Pack up your school books In your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile. 21. Elma Wilson: In married life conversation must, as does a knive in surgery, be used with care, 22. Robert Woodrow; Often imitated bait never duplicated. New York City Trip Twenty tired Seniors and the two advisors arrived in New York City on April eleventh at 6:00 p.m. We were taken by bus to the Taft Hotel where we left our suit cases and went to Longely's Cafeteria for supper. From there we went to Madison Square Garden for Ringling Brothers, Bdrnum and Bailey Circus. Here we saw Emmett Kelly, which was a thrill for most of us. At the end of the performance, there was the Grand Parade. Their theme this year was the months of the year. For each month they had a special float and costumes. It was a beautiful parade, and we all enjoyed it tremen- dously. Tuesday morning after breakfast, we took the sub- way and ferry to the Statue of Liberty. We learned from our guide that this was a gift from France. Many of us climbed the spiral stairs that led to the crown. An elevator was there to carry the ones who didn't wish to climb all the way. 'Jhen we reached the head we looked out Miss Liberty's Crown at New York City. After leaving the Statue of Liberty we visited the Empire State Building, the tallest building in the world. We took elevators to the 102nd floor, and from there we had a picturesque view of N. Y. C. After lunch we went to the Museum of Natural History. This was a large building and a very interesting one. Tuesday night we went to Shubert's theatre for the Broadway Show, Can- Can$ most of the boys enjoyed,it, Wednesday morning we took the bus to the United Nations Buildings, Rockefellow Plaza, and the N. B. C. Studio. Wednesday afternoon was left free. It was raining so no one went to Coney Island or the ball game. Many went with friends to such places as New Jersey and Brooklyn. Wednesday night there was a dance at the Hotel New Yorker, which most of the students attended. Thursday morning we went on a bus tour of the city. We visited St. Patrick's Cathedral. From there we rode through Harlem and Chinatown and then on to the N. B, C, studio to watch the television show Feather Your Nest with Bud Collier. Thursday afternoon we went shopping at Macy's, which is the largest department store in the world. Here we spent most of our money. Thursday night we went to Radio City Music Hall to see the Easter Pageant and the movie, The Glass Slipper. After the Easter Pageant, which was very colorful and impressive, there was a stage performance by the Rockettes, and an enjoyable mock Easter Parade by trained dogs. We left for home at TOs +O Thursday night, and arr- ived in DeKalb at lOsOO a.m ,all tired out, but with many pleasant memories of our trip. the Washington among the one WASHINGTON TRIP The Senior class of 1955 departed from DeKalb Junction 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 7, 1955« Most of us spent sleepless night as we were excited and for many of us it a a our first real train ride. We arrived in New York at 7 15 Friday morning. We were all tired and hungry but there was no time for breakfast so we boarded the train for Washington® We arrived in Washington at 12:30 P.M. and were met bv a Van Zile bus which took us directly to the Willard Hotel where we were to stay during our visit; in Washington. Friday afternoon our guide, Roy Campbell, took us to the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Here we saw the pro- cess of moneymaking. There was money all over the place; More than we shall ever see again. Next we went to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. A guide took us through each part of the building and showed us the many ways by which criminals are apprehended. Friday night we had the evening to ourselves to go tb the movies, to swim or just to go sightseeing. On Saturday, April ninth, we visited Monument which is 555 feet high. We were million peoule who go through this building per year. Next we went through the White House. Characteristic of the White House are large, beautiful chandeliers which reflect rays of light through the room. After that we vent to Arlington National Cemetery and saw the changing of the guard in front of the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We toured through Fort Alexandria, Virginia. Next we went to Mount Vernon, the home of George and Martha Washington, This place is the same as it was when our first President lived there. The next place we visited was the George Washington Masonic Memorial, dedicated by the Masons to the Masonic Order. Saturday evening most of us went to an informal dance at the Willard Hotel and enjoyed such dances as the Bunny Hop. Sunday, April tenth, all Protestants were invited to. attend Sunrise Services at the Arlington Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, The Catholics went to the Franciscan Monastery. Others went to the Presbyterian Church that President Dwight D. Eisenhower attends. Sun- day afternoon we all went to the zoo, Sunday evening we went to the Lincoln Memorial. Next we went to the Airport where it is estimated a plane lands or takes off every three minutes. Monday, April eleventh we went to the Jefferson Mem- orial, facing the White House. After that we went through the Smithscniah Institute where we saw such things as the Wright Brother s plane, the first to ever fly. We all hated to leave Washington but we had to leave for New York at 2:00 P.M. ADVISB.TO THE JUNIORS Melburn Aldous------------We advise Melburn to keep is weld- ing courses because he may meed it someday for his car. Helen Watson--------------Don't start packing yet, the trip doesn't start until next year. Phyllis Foley-------------We advise Phyllis to stick to her record of going with one fellow at a time as she has been doing lately. Mary Popple— --------------We advise Mary to continue school to keep up with a certain guy, who is studying engineering. Nadine Warren-------------We advise Nadine to keep up with her homemaking courses. You can use them when high school is out. Mary Durham---------------We advise Mary to check her addresses for Natural Bridge, so as not to make the mistake of writ- 1 , ing Natural Bride. Loean Barr----------------We advise Loean to try getting in earlier at night. Marilyn Cobb--------------We advise Marilyn to buy a telescope so she can see the moon better. Mary Seymour--------------We advise Mary not to let her Irish brouge get the best of her. Whatever you do, don't let the commericial teacher get anymore Irish. Elaine Bishop-,-----------We advise Elaine to shower more stu- dents at school with her friendly, quiet, and thoughtful characteristics. Pat Conant----------------We advise Pat not to study so hard and look for some other kind of entertainment. Donald Fenlong------------We advise Donald to only play on the school basketball team next year. Sam McCombs------------- We hope that you won't have as much trouble with your teeth next year. Dental work costs money. Richard Griffith-----We advise you to take up the flute as a career so you’ll be seen on T. V. next time. Howard Claflin------we advise you to get a license before you start your taxi business. Ricky Lavine------ -We advise you to do same work in Bus- iness Law or shine- around Mi . Cline so you won’t be in there next year. Gordon Miller------'re advise you to stop growing or we will have to extend the doorways. Deward Van Ornum----We advise you to put your poetry talents to work next year. Bob Jennings--------We advise Bob when he goes to Edwards to the movies to make sure of who he is giving a ride heme to. Wayne Hall----—-----We advise you to stay away from the Freshman class so the girls will get their work done. Harold Lowery------r;e advise Harold to quit being a flirt. You may be caught saying, I do,” some day. Gary Frisco---------We advise Gary to see only one of the two senior girls each night. Then you won’t be so tired the next day. Larry Bovay----——We advise Larry to take a course in Business Law next year, so he can learn all about car insurance. This is in case you have a car next year. Donald Burke--------w© advise Don to keep wearing those flashy jackets to brighten up the school. Joe Conant----------We advise you not to take out your ex- girl friends, ex-boyfriends, cousin. SENIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class held its first class meeting tember 27, 195 , and was called.to order by the appointed chairman, Howard Claflin, At this meeting we elected the class officers as follows: President, Sam McCombs; Vice President, nonaid Fenlong; Secretary, Loean Barr; Treasurer, Mary Seymour; and Nr, Cline as our class advisor. We have two members who are on the Student council: Richard Griffith and Helen Watson0 During this year we have held many activities which were very successful. We5ve had vie dances, food sales, selling of letters and selling candy after Easter Vacation We have planned! to raise a thousand dollars this year and we believe we will reach our goal. We still have our Prom which we hope will be a big success. At the present time there are sixteen boys and nine girls in our class, Edna Gilbert transferred to Heuvelton Central School and Donald Burke came from New Jersey’, Phyllis Foley, Marilyn Cobb, and Richard Griffith are members of the band, Richard Griffith also takes part in the Jazz band. Many of us are in chorus. We selected our class rings. Gary Frisco, Larry Bovay? Richard LaVine, Donald Fenlong, Donald Burke and Howard Claflin played on tie basketball team. Larry'Bovay, Gary Frisco, Donald Fenlong, Patrick Conant, Joseph Conant, Richard LaVine and Howard Claflin were on the football team. This is the first year that Herraon and DeEalb Juniors have been in the same school together. We are all looking forward to the day when we become seniors and make our trip to New York and Washington. FRESHMAN CLASS Our freshman class of 1955 has 33 members. Although we have gained new students this year, we have lost eight: Pat Delorme, Vivian Cook, Lester Cook, Judson Mann, Shirley Mitchell, Donald Reed, Hubert Carr, and Sally Besaw. Our class officers are: President, Gerald Rose; Vice- President, Eugene Coller; Secretary, Fane Baker; and Treasur- er, Janet Holliday. Our class advisor is Mr. Raymond Healy,' We have participated in many activities this year. Our class put on a play for the Senior Variety Show. Ward Hamilton was master of ceremonies and he invited Carol Steven- son and Beverly Mandigo to be on his television show. Eugene Coller and Carol Stevenson represented our school in a speak- ing contest which took place at Edwards, on May 10, Eugene Coller won first prize for the Boys. We have also part- cipated in chorus and band. We plan to put on a food sale lator this year. We anticipate a happy and successful Sophomore year. SOPHOMORE NEWS In September 1953 the Hermon group came upstairs into Mr. Chase1s home room. There were twenty-two members but three moved away. Class officers from Hermon were: Edward Miller, Vice-President; Joan Aurielo, Secretary; Janice St. John, Treasurer. Mr. Swartzman was our advisor. We raised money by having a dance and food sales. In DeKalb there were thirteen members. Vivian Berman moved to Brasher Falls. The advisor was Mr. Healy. Officers were: Edward Homer, President; Charles Rowland, Vice-President; Joan Frisco, secretary; James Brotherton, Treasurer. In September 195 + we enjoyed having our classes combined in one school. We started out with Barbara Cross joining in October to make it a total of twenty- eight members. The class officers are Eddie Homer, President; EddiedMiller, Vice-President; Barbara Gonyea, Secretary; James Brotherton, Treasurer. The class advisor is Mrs. Kentfield. We have raised money by having food sales and dances. We have members in the Student Council, Chorus, Band, Varsity Basketball, Cheerleading, and Baseball. During the year Eloise Conklin, Clarence Morrow, Betty Durham, Howard Newcombe, and Harold Taylor have dropped out or moved away. SEVENTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE CAFETERIA ■ BUS DRIVERS VEHICLES Our Custodian, Mr. Vegare ijk DEMON WORKERS BAND CHORUS CHORUS NEWS The Hermon-DeKalb Senior High School Chorus has had an active season for 195 -55 Last fall the group was dressed in gay colors for the ceremony of installing the members of the Student Council, The choral selections'were sung from H.M,S. Pinafore, and also one girls trio,, Marjie with Louise Austin, Marilyn Cobb and Judy Mead Later.when the members of the school board were en- tertained at a banquet by the faculty, everyone was'pleased to have Mr Carl.Bock, the new instrumental teacher, render a fast but melodious coronet solo,' He was accompanied at the piano by Mrs, Blanche Roycroft, the vocal teacher. The girls ensemble sang Play Gypsy Play,” A new feature was added with the boys1 chorus singin Dis Ole House , soloist, Orley McCollum, Each year it is the policy to hold the all state Sectionals at Potsdam in November. As usual, competition is ’'een among the members for selection so only a very limited number of choris members from each school in this area are allowed to go, Louise Austin, soprano, and Judy Mead were chosen.' They felt very fortunate to be able'to go as Miss Hosmer, who is head of'the Crane Department, was the All-State choral.director, in her efficient, in- spiring way. This event. will long remain a cherished memory in our Seniors memories At Christmas time fine senior chorus combined forces with the high school band to Present a yuletide program. There was too much sickness in school at the timefbr a good attendance which cut the chorus membership down. That, in addition to some of the seniors being out of school, created vacant seats. Nevertheless the group enjoyed singing ♦Christmas carols of the various countries. One of the high- lights of the'evening was a trio, The Manger Bed , with Gordon Miller, soloist, Marilyn Cobb, soprano, and Rosalyn Jennings, alto. Boys chorus sang the ever popular favorite, Silent Night with the audience joining them on the last stanza which added much to the effectiveness of the choral program. When plans were made for the athletic banquet in March, the girls trio brought some well-earned chuckles from the audience by singing Three Little Maids , which describes a farmer's attempts to choose a wife for himself, April 22nd, the Juiiior High Chorus presented a short- ened form of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore for t he DeKalb grades. The following Friday they brought it to the assembly program at Hermon. Several flash pictures were taken of the main characters and the old style hats worn 150 years ago. It was a very colorful revue of costumes. Unfortunately, in DeKalb two choruses had to be maintained by dividing the group because of such crowded space of the stage. Many thanks to Miss Wake and her Art Class for assistance given for the art work on the scenery. The seniors sponsored a Variety show with Ward Hamilton as M. C. to raise funds for their senior trip. The girls' trio furnished a number for this program. The year's biggest event was the annual Spring Fest- ival at Potsdam when all the schools of Northern New York participated either in competition with each other in their respective grades of music or on a non-competitive basis. The compositions which Hermon-DeKalb Chorus used were This Is My Country and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. The girls' chorus also sang a three-part number by Elliott entitled. . Magical Moon. The judges came from all parts of the state. Dr. Saitviet, who is head of the music department at Albany, was one of the judges for the small ensembles or soloists. The chorus has worked hard to make this a banner year. Two small groups also attended on Friday, May the 20 th. May there be many more such occasions in the future, On May 27th the members of the chorus presented a choral concert. Margaret Cook was one of the soloists, who sang With a Seng in Your Heart. Another highlight of the evening was the little song, My Little Banjo by Louise Austin, Judy Mead and Gordon Miller. One of the chorus members' favorites was This is My Country a stirring patriotic number. Another popular composition of the group was Joshua Fit the Battle Jericho , A lively, descriptive spiritual, describing the fall of the walls of Jericho. The last event of importance after the annual senior banquet, Commencement exercises, will feature more musical compositions. There will be something of a nostalgic feeling apparent because many of the chorus members are seniors this year, who will be singing together for the last time as one big group. We wish them good luck in their new venture after graduation day is past. ----- BAND The Hermon-Deka.lb bend has had a very busy and successful year. It started the year with thirty members and ended tbe ye r with forty members. Alep., some smaller performing groups participated in numerous programs. The band, started the year by Presenting a half-time show at the Clifton-Fine football game. This.show was built around an r'ours of the Day theme. For the first show of this tyne, it was presented very well. On the afternoon of Halloween the band marched in the annual halloween parades at Hermon and Dekalb Junction. During the period of time before Christmas the band ployed for several school assemblies. At the fall supervisory district teacher’s meeting at Russell a clarinet quartet participated in the program and received numerous compliments. The members of this group were: David Holland, Douglas Brownell, Louise Austin, and Mr. Bock, For the annual Christmas program the band combined its talents with those ofthe chorus and presented a very successful concert. As well as numbers by the concert band, several solos were performed. Soloists were: Richard Griffith, Tom Hayes, and C� rol Reed. Also featured was a brass ensemble, which had six members: Tom Hayes fTarJory Allen, Lynda Bishop, Mr. Bfc k, Carol Reed, and Richard Griffith. In February the concert band presented a concert at the Fdwards Central School for an assembly program. On this program a new group made its debute. This'was the Hermon-DeFalb’dance band made uo of: Tom Hayes, trumpet; David Holland, clarinet and tenor sax; Richard Griffith, bass; Bob.Woodrow, drums; and Mr, nock, trombone. Since this time the dance band has been in demand for numerous occasions. On Anri’ 5th the band Presented the first spring concert to be made up entirely of band music. This pro� - gram was the best performance of the year for the band and the reaction of the audience verified the fact. The. dance band on Aoril 19th took a trio to Carthage to apr.esr on the Ward Hamilton Show over station WCNY- TV. This was a wonderful experience as well as a lot of fun. On May 20th, the hand went to the Potsdam Spring Com- petition Festival where it performed, the march The Show Boy and the following overtures: Walls of Jericho, Sim Carnival, and Dixie Carnival. As warm weather came also came the marching season. The Band hooked parades on May 28th at Gouvemeur,, May 30th at Hermon, June 11th at Alexandria Bay and June 18th at the Watertown Dairyland Festival. Also with warm weather came a new project—a united effort with the Edwards Central band for two concerts hy the combined hands. We hope this is the start of many similar activities. This.summer the hand is planning on participating in the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of Hermon. We also plan to olay at the Gouvemeur fair as well as summer hand concerts. The hand has been able to do all of these things for one reason. It started working hard in September and never eased up during the entire year. It is to he commended for its hard effort and the accomplishments of this year should stimulate even more work in future years. STUDENT COUNCIL Officers are: President............................David Holland Vice President...........Richard Griffith Secretary............... Shirley Rathoun Treasurer..................„«Helen Watson Advisor...................... Mr - Chase This year the Student Council has planned the student activities for the year so that no one class would have all of the activities. We have tried to promote a point system whereby the boy and the girl with the highest number of points will get a orize at the end of the year but the system has not been passed yet. At.the present time a group of teachers and students are planning a Constitution and By-Laws for our Student Council. Earlier in the year the Student Council sent two rep- resentatives to a meeting of the Northern New York Feder- ation of Student Council at Malone. STUDENT COUNCIL NEWSPAPER STAFF L VARSITY CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS HERMON-DEKALB VARSITY BASKETBALL Our 195L -55 Varsity was not too successful but many of lest year;s Junior Varsity players gained much experience as they had a chance to see quite a lot of action. After the first three league games the team lost Ronald Bovay, Larry Bovay, Donald Fenlong, and Reginald Chilton. Tommy Hayes hurt his hand and had to sit on the bench some of the time. We won 3 games and lost 9 games. Hermoa-PeKaik Opponents 52 Heuvelton b9 53 ♦Clifton-Fine 51 Co Morristown 68 52 Madrid 58 61 Waddington bb Lisbon b6 1+6 Hammond 71 27 ♦Croghan 35 38 Heuvelton 50 60 ♦Morristown 55 63 Madrid 50 C3 ♦Croghan 35 32 ♦Clifton-Fine 55 59 Hammond 75 3J3 Lisbon be 5b . -Waddington 63 Non-League games HERMON-DEKALB JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Our 195 +-55 Junior Varsity season was not too successful but we gained much experience. During the year we lost 11 games and won 1 game. We hope the team does better next year. Hema-PsKalb Opponents 29 Heuvelton kk 18 Clifton-Fine 37 29 Morristown }k 38 Madrid b6 25 Waddington 32 38 Lisbon 19 38 Hammond 53 S+6 Croghan hi HeuSrelton 58 31 Morristown 3 2k Madrid k5 k5 ♦Croghan 26 18 Clifton-Fine 36 25 Waddington 39 3 Hammond 59 31 Lisbon 37 Non-League games FOOTBALL BASEBALL FOOTBALL 195 On September 7, 195 Six-Man Tackle Football was introduced for the first time into Hermon-DeKalb Central School, We had very good coaching by Coach Ray Healy with the assistance of Coach Frank Lewis, At the beginning of practice the squad had no uni- forms and so used borrowed equipment for about three weeks. Just before the first game the new equipment arrived. The equipment was the best which could be bought so as to insure the safety of our players. This money spent by the Board of Education was well worth-while as there were no serious injuries through- out the whole season. This is a remarkable record due to the fact that all of the participants were inexperienced in tackle football. Under the leadership of Ronnie Bovay, Quaterback, we had a very successful season. The end of the season found Hermon-DeKalb Central School tied with Morristown Central School as Co-Champions of the St, Lawrence Valley League, Our x$b Record Hermon-DeKalb Opponents 2b Madrid 1 + 21 Clifton-Fine -1 36 Morristown 30 57 Madrid 29 13 Clifton-Fine 33 15 Morristown 20 Non-League Games BASEBALL � 55 The high school baseball team reported for the first practice •under Coach Raymond Healy immediately following the Easter Vacation. Twenty-five boys turned out for the team and Coach had uniforms enough for nil of them and decided to keep all of the boys. Members of the 1955 HDCS Tom Hayes Edwin Brassett Larry Bovay Joe Conant Pat Conant Gary Prisco Robert Baker Reginald Chilton Bill Baker Bill Carpenter Eugene Coller Martin Hogue Gerald Rose baseball squad are; Ronald Bovay Edward Snow Donald Penlong Howard Clnflin Harold Lowery Edward Homer James Brotherton Ernie Walrath James Porks David Doirpn Edward Miller Donald Burke Richard Griffith Mgr. HDCS 1955 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Opponent HDCS Madrid 6 Home 18 Wadding ton 5 Away 3 Clifton-Fine 4 Home 10 Hammond 0 Home 13 Heuvelton Away Morristown Home Lisbon Away PLAY-OFF GAMES Play-off games will be played on May 24th, 27th, and 31st. These games are to determine the final champion. Tom Hayes, our pitcher, turned in an outstanding per- formance in beating Hammond 13 to 0. Tom faced only 24 batters, which is three more than the perfect game. The boys gave him solid backing with a barrage of hits to give him a wide working margin. on-League Game WHO’S WHO IN HDCS SENIOR CLASS Aldridge, Gail Hayes, Tommy Austin, Louise Holland, David Bacon, Sandra Johnson, Nancy Boileau, Wilbert McCollum, Orland Bovay, Ronald Mead, Judy Bresett, Edwin Rathbun, Shirley Brownell, Douglas Snow, Edward ’r' Bush, Schuyler Spriggs, Patrieia Cook, Margaret YiMng, William Cross, Mabel Flight, Janet Hayes, Dick Wilson, Elma Woodrow, Robert JUNIOR CLASS Aldous, Melbern Griffith, Richard Barr, Loean Hall, Wayne Bishop, Elaine Jennings, Robert Bovay, Larry LaVine, Richard Burke, Donald Lowery, Harold Claflin, Howard McCombs, Samuel Cobb, Marilyn Miller, Gordon Ccnant, Joseph Popple, Mary Conant, Patrick Seymour, Mary Durham, Mary VanOrnum, Deward Fenlong, Donald Warren, Nadine Foley, Phyllis Frisco, Gary Watson, Helen SOPHOMORE CLASS Alguire, Mary Lou Hamilton, Nancy Allen, Mary Homer, Edward Aurelio, Joan Jennings, Rosalyn Baker, Robert Kio, Donald LaVine, Ellen Kay Besaw, Joan Bice, Lynn Miller, Edward Brotherton, James Paro, Elaine Chilton, Reginald Cross, Barbara Phair, Janet Rowland, Charles St. John, Janice Simser, Peggy Doyle, Gary Frisco, Joan Gonyea, Barbara Stevens, Merritt FRESHMAN CLASS Aldous, Vivian Backus, Rose Baker, Jane Baker, William Bishop, Eleanor Bush, Sylvia Carpenter, William Coller, Eugene Davis, Glenn Doiron, David Durham, Nettie Fletcher, Richard Hall, Joyce Halladay, Janet Hayes, Barbara Hitchman, Frederic Hogue, Martin Hooper, Dorine Keyes, Elizabeth Mandigo, Beverly Merithew, Geraldine Parks, James Reed, Juanita Reed, William Rose, Gerald Stafford, Patricia Stevenson, Carol Walrath, Ernest Weatherup, Watson Wilson, Eddie Woodrow, Joan Woodrow, Shirley FACULTY Mr. Arnold D. Northrop,................ .Principal Mr. Albert Kallett..........Elementary Supervisor Mrs. Alice Bigelow... Mr. Carl Boch........ Mr. Edmund Chase..... Mr. George Cline..... Miss Elaine Ells...... Miss Vivian Hayes.... Mr, Raymond Healy.... Mrs-, Geneva McIntosh. Mrs. Mary Kentfield.. Mr. Douglas Kinne,... Mr. Frank Lewis.,..,. Mr. Rexford Morse.... Mr. Leland Phillips.. Mrs, Blanche Roycroft Miss Mary Wake Mrs. Mildred Warren.. Miss Doris Winders... .............Social Studies Band ............ Social Studies ...............Commercial ............ .School Nurse ..................7th Grade .......................Coach ........7th Grade ........ .English .............. Science Math ........a ..,.,,..... ..Coach .......-cGuidance Director cc 8th Grade ........... ....««� •. s Chorus .............Science Math 8th Grade ............Home Economics WHO'S WHO IN HDCS JUNIOR HIGH EIGHTH GRADE Allen, Marjorie Brown, David Coffey, Jeanette Fletcher, Edwin Gilbert, Eugene Gotham, Beverly Gotham, Lowell Gotham, Robert Hance, James Holland, Lynette Huntress, Wayne Kentfiela, Raymond Lavine, Judy McCollum, Joan Morrow, Shelby Newvine, Lowell Paro, Robert Reed, Roger Snow, Gerald SEVENTH Andrus, Wallace Ashley, Elida Audibert, Charles Beebe, Johnny Brice. Carol Brunet, Josephine Bush, Sharon Butler, Ben Carvel, Clark Cousina, Joyce Cross, Pearl Day, Richard Denesha, Raymond Ferero, Linda Goodale Linda Hendricks, Eugene Hooper, Marlene Jennings, Louise Keyes, Mary Jean Masters, Ronnie Miller, Lawrence Newvine, Neil Nye, Alexander Phillips, Sharon Reed, Norman Shattuck, William Simmons, Kenneth Stevens, Kathleen Stevens, Harold Stowell, Patricia VanOrnum, Joy Andrus, Jeanette Bovoy, Jacqualine Bovay, James Cardinell, Donald Coffey, James Fenlong, Susan Flight, Lawrence Gonyea, John Holland, Wendell Putman, Patricia Reed, Carol Soto, Richard Taylor, William Thompson, Beverly Thorton, Samuel Walrath, Calvin Wilson, Betty Miller, Janice Warren, Norman GRADE Smith, Joseph VanOrn m Donald Warren, Nancy Wilson, Delbert Young, Wanda Bowman, Richard Baker, David Barr Eugena Bice, David Bowman, Dale Conklin, Fred Fenlong, Michael Gladle, Norma Hamilton, Sophie Kirkpatrick, Earl Manchester, Phyllis Marvin, Lenard Mason, Charles Merlthew, Richard Mitchell, Roger Newvine, Elaine Paro, Earnest Parrin, Fay Phair, Joyce Putman, Diana Seymour, Patricia Snow, Larry Stafford, June Stevens, Hazel Talcott, Wayne Miller, Sharon xf ■ . ; 1 1 i . i Compliments i j Compliments of of Don Bush i TALCOTT'S STORE and Son DeKalb Junction New York Compliments of PANNING'S GaRAGE Margaret's Restaurant Electric and Ecetlyne Welding A GOOD PLACE TO EAT Used Cars HOME-COOKED POODS DeKalb Junction The Best Pood New York In the North-Country COMPLIMENTS OF DEKALB CREAMERIES DeKalb Junction New York Phone 27F11 Compliments of MAPLE DRIVE FARMS Breeders of Registered Ayrshire Cattle Winners of five Constructive Breeder's Award Don L. Stacy and Son, Owners Canton, New York 1 THE DRESS SHOP i i i COMPLIMENTS Latest Styles and Fabrics of Dresses-Sweaters K.B. WOODS for DeKalb Junction Ladies and Children New York Mary Cunningham and Catherine Rowland Kerosen©, Fuel Oil, Coal Phone 26 FERRIS'S GENERAL STORE FIRST in quality service Hardware, Paints, Dry Goods A satisfied customer is Service Station Our Best Advertisement DeKalb GULF SERVICE STATION New York Chas. H. Bensom Phone F23 COMPLIMENTS OP MILDRED’S BEAUTY SHOPPE COMPLIMENTS OP GRAND UNION HERMON N,Y. Phone Mgr, 32P11 Art Hance Complimgata,.,_____ of j Pearls Department Store Hermon, N. Y. Florence Ferero, Manager Congratulations from Gate's Market Hermon Harry Bellows Floor Sanding Refinishing Roofing Lawn Mowers - Hand Power Machine Sharpened Compliments of PAUL A. FENLONG WATER WELL DRILLING Phone 11F3 Hermon Compliments of MEDLANDS ICE CREAM INSURANCE of all kinds L.C. WOODARD DEKALB JUNCTION, NEW YORK Phone 28 Compliments Compliments of Chuck and Wally's Service Station Calso Products of Automotive Repairs Moulton’s Welding Tires and Batteries 39fl2 Hermon N. Y. Compliments Compliments of of Morgan's Poultry Hotel Hermon Farm COMPLIMENTS OF HENDRICKS SERVICE STATION COMPLIMENTS OF Millard Percy Hendricks TOOD HOLLANDS ATLANTIC PRODUCTS GENERAL STORE Goodyear Tires Tubes and friendly Texico service Groceries, Candy, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Ice Cream Accessories k miles north of Richville on route 11 phone 8F22 COMPLIMENTS OF . R. H . Me SUE] 3 SON, INC. Wholesale and Retail Flour, Feed, Grain, Salt, Coal DeKalb Junction, New York Phone 19 COMPLIMENTS OF John and Bill Green Compliments of DeKalb G.L.F.lService Inc Feeds, Seed, Fertilizer and Farm Supplies Have You Tried The New Fly Killer C-EM-DIE FLY KILLER and CONTROL PILLS Ask Your Dealer St.. Lawrence Chemical Co. Hermon New York COMPLIMENTS OF LEONARD ELLS Sundaes Sodas COMPLIMENTS OF Hermon Heating Plumbing Modern Plumbing Sheet Metal Work Phone 10F2T 2ij. Hrs. Service Specilists in Heil Automatic Heat Compliments of Bacon’s Garage Gulf Products Phone +5 Hermoh N,Y. Compliments of Ruth's Beauty Parlor DEMON 3TAFP Compliments of Seymour lies turn Texaco Products Precision Machine Work Welding - Repairs Phone 39Fll+ We don't want all the business All we want is yours CANTON OIL CO. Canton New York Phone 2712 CONGRATULATIONS to the Class COMPLIMENTS OF of 1955 Royce's Corner Sherm Slate's Tavern Barber Shop DeKalb Oil Company GULF Phone l8F f DeKalb Junction, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF HERBERT MOORE PLUMBING AND HEATING COMPLIMENTS OF Phone 32F3 DEKALB TELEPHONE COMPANY I Hermon, N. Y. Alton Cobb, Prop. Dealer in Hermon, N. Y. Iron Fireman Heating Systems COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN S. HANCE AND SON HARDWARE Service is Our Middle Name Phone 26, Hermon ARTHUR TURNBULL1S GRISKILL S GULF STATION DeKalb Junction New York Hardware and General Store j DeKalb Junction New York Compliments of The WALSH HOTEL Dances every Saturday And Sunday Nites Shuffleboard AUTOMOBILES We Specialize in Selling ”1950” Pord-Chevolefc-Plymouth 495 Also Many 19Zj.6-Jj.9 Models From $295 to 1 95 No Down Patient Required Payments $20-30 Per Month CUNNINGHAM’S SERVICE STATION DEKALB JUNCTION NEW YORK PHONE ll|F22 COIlPLIMEriTS OF HERMON-DEKALB CENTRAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION MONTESQUIEU—ON THE DUTY OF A CITIZEN The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy. ■ (Spirit of the Laws 17 f8)