Hilton Central School - Hilltorial Yearbook (Hilton, NY)

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Joe laments over unfinished Jr. High gym. Tolhurst Mr. Tolhurst has not only coached many teams but his entire life has been devoted to athletics. A native of East Syracuse, New York, Mr. Tolhurst was one of eight children. In high school, he played base- ball and basketball. His outstanding athletic abilities earned him a scholarship to St. Lawrence University. He later attended Boston University. During his years at college, he was captain of the basketball and base- ball teams, being named to the All-East squad in basketball. After college, Mr. Tolhurst was offered a contract with the Syracuse Nationals but chose the teaching profession instead. Today, Mr. Tolhurst and his wife, also a school teacher, reside in Hilton. Mr. Tolhurst keeps active in sports by coaching and being a member of the Rochester Chapter of the National Referees Association. lVlr.Tolhu1'st as member of Sl. Lawrence basketball team

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n F ig' X, ,, V, 5 fi, i 5 3, 1 2 if so it 1 , ,igik ,East E 5 , , Wg, . 4 v L if I .yyy 22' 'ii E., k Y ,,,,:. fl 1 .L y l 'ix G W ,'? an 5 Q ' 1 is 3 fffff Mr. Tolhurst shows his scrapbook of Hilton teams n, Dedication: Joseph 6610999 .1 3 2 H 52,2 i 3 W ,, Y. R, ? 5 5 3 t 5 K, fig ,1,, 3926 1 gf, 1 Tl 5 2 fi aa iw , if fi? ,. fi 2 im ga., of.. , ,af aa 1? 2 Q 9 Q af f e -gee ' . ,Q , 2, 153,23 , e git 2 fb 1 ff' M , Mr. Joseph Tolhurst has been the symbol of sportsmanship since his arrival at Hilton in 194-7. In his first year, at the Henry Street school, he coached 2 basketball teams and a baseball team. The next year, he coached the ,lunior Varsity baseball and Varsity basketball teams. ln 1949, Mr. Tolhurst coached the soccer team, which was introduced that year. Since 1951 he has coached, off and on, the varsity baseball teams. ln 1963, he coached the undefeated Freshman basketball team. Mr. Tolhurst, as athletic director of Hilton Central, has seen sports increase from three inter- scholastic teams to a total of seventeen teams. In the coming years, he hopes to see the forming of football, swimming, and lacrosse teams. At door of home on Overlook Drive

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Faculty and Administration In order to run a school in a proper manner, there must be efficient and worthy administrators with learned and patient teachers backing them up. At Hilton, the administration and the faculty both fit these vital re- quirements. As you go through your high school years, you begin to realize that a great deal of work is put into teaching-and all this work is being done for your benefit.