Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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llnlucr (titan (Llmse by Gerry Guild and Harry Wiard We, representing the Seniors, feel that a small portion of our yearbook should be dedicated to those who hope to attain that glorious rank sometime in the future. It is with this thought in mind that we dedicate this article to those lower than Seniors. First we come upon Geoff Ball, one of the more official members of the third form. He is Head Candle Snuffer and Hymner and plans to advertise toothpaste next year. Next we have another adver- tising man. Jerry Benzinger. He is on the posing staff for Charles Atlas. Then there’s Malcolm Bliss, the James Michael Curley of Hoosac’s lower forms. From the Pre- fecture we hear a loud bellow; no, it is not a pet elephant, it is “Scollay” “Gravely” Britton in his usual tone of voice. Tink Elliot is heard making his “contributions (?)” in class downstairs in the basement. Bill Hall, who is always right, is now having his regular excursion to Shaw’s room for council meeting and is heard pro- claiming his innocence louder than the Hi- Fi set. Hear that bang? That’s Pete Hanks, the school’s official and only supplier of fireworks, real Chinese ones at that. He also excels in a limited Chinese vocabulary. Bill “Excrescence” Hannum is quelling, or rather trying to, a riot in the eight room. Sorry you fans, you won’t be seeing any more of his excellent sports articles; he is now Assistant Art Editor. Jim “Trapper” Keenan, Petch’s chaperone, is a great guy and the best trapper in school; just ask him. Bill Kemp is Hoosac’s Chess Champ- ion and Triangle Runner. He’s rivaling Bill Hall. Ron Klebes, after seeing “The Caine Mutiny”, has been drilling the third form to repel any aggressors. Our newest edition, Jim Lanier, reminds us old-timers of THE BUDDY COX ERA. Terry Loftus, when he isn’t too enthralled with letters from Saint Agnes, readily enters into the ruckuses in the three room. Bill “Ruditis ” Mills hasn't been the same since the new Buick Roadmaster came out. Mike “Peanut” Peterson isn’t as innocent as he or someone else we know would like us to think. Bill Schultz, the prefect’s night- mare, is up to his old tricks antagonizing the job supervisors. And of course we can’t bypass Charlie Rexford, Frank Romary and Wally Robbins. Charlie is the person to ask if you want to know any baseball statistic after 1900. Although he is slow physically his baseball knowledge is phenomenal. Frank Romary, fortunately, is one of these rarely found lads who takes great pleasure in letting his feelings be known. Da Da Da Wally Robbins’ favorite pastime is tinkering with radios and it often means that the third floor is without, lights due to this electronic genius. Be- sides radio Da Da Da Wally is also famous for “Here now boys, look out of the way ” Bill “Rinky-Dink” Shaw is still expounding about the hurricanes on the Cape. We at Hoosac wish they had never happened “Did you ever hear about the time I was caught in the Ohio River floods . . . ”. Bill “Cat” Watkinson would like to be referred to as Gene Krupa or Arthur Murray, although he isn’t TOO adept at either ot these men’s professions. Stan “Marlon Brando” Wegner is a motorcycle maniac and also has a certain attraction for Hud- son. Jack Williamson, although only a third former, has a weakness for cars, and sleep. He spends his remaining time building himself up for the Mr. America contest. Last but least we have John “HeHe” Woodruff, who has great respect for Bliss’s paddle. These are those lower than Seniors. We are greatly indebted to them for all they have done for us and the school. Without their help our various school activities would not have been possible. Good Luck to the Class of ’56 from the Class of ’55