Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1959 volume:

V. THE OWL of HOOSAC SCHOOL Y AN EPISCOPAL BOARDING SCHOO FOR BOYS cntrahcf 1959 PUBLISHED BY THE BOYS OF HOOSAC SCHOOL AND THE OWL BOARD Dedication Pag® 2 Walter C. Wood Three and one-half years ago Mr. Wood stepped out of retirement, left his native Bennington, and assumed a position of considerable trust and responsibility at Hoosac. He has helped bridge the gap between headmasters, and has been instrumental in maintaining old traditions as well as raising new standards. He has always been interested in youth and education, and for thirty-six years served the Bennington Graded School District, twenty-nine of them as Principal of Bennington High School. At the end of those years he was made Principal Emeritus and a scholarship fund was established in his name by the BHS Alumni Association. Mr. Wood was the founder and moving figure in the annual Bennington I.ions Tri-State Music Festival that bears his name. It began in 1919 and his familiar tie-clasp is a token of local gratitude. We at Hoosac are proud to count him among our teachers anti friends. No metre stick can ever measure his influence upon us. In both classroom and counseling his dry Vermont wit has savored harder lessons. On behalf of the entire school, we of The Owl Board pay our tribute by dedicating this yearbook, The 1959 Owl, to Mr. Wood. Pag® 3 The Headmaster’s Message The closing of an academic year always brings with it a mixture of feelings. For those of us who remain at the school to carry on with one of life’s most important assignments there is the realization that we are contributing constantly to the growth of our greatest of assets — the boys who will become men in the next few years. Those of you about whom this book chronicles the time spent in studies, work, and play, who leave Hoosac to go to college or into your chosen field of occupation, will carry with you our earnest hopes and fervent wishes for success. You are beginning another stage of development in the eternal struggle iO learn. May life be good to you as you are cognizant of its need for selfless participation and as you show yourselves capable of meeting the needs of your fellow-men. “Standfast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free. . .” The Headmaster Dr. Roger G. Cooley, Headmaster B. S. Hamilton, M.A. University of Vermont, PhD. Rochester The end of two years at a new job is no stopping point, and for Hoosac it is only a drop in the proverbial bucket. At times the rewards in educational and social enlightenment can not have seemed worth the cost in human endeavor. Yet these two years provide the objective observer with a sound idea of what can happen in the future, of what Hoosac can be, and of what it has to look forward to. And it is the responsibility of these people to remember those who arc largely responsible for the advances that have been made, and to give credit where credit is due. We salute Dr. Cooley for the inestimable value of his contributions to Hoosac. Pag® 7 The Faculty Seated, Mr. Delano, Father Whitcomb, Dr. Cooley, Mr. Wood. Mr. Gilman Standing, Mr. Cusano, Mr. Stewart, Mr. MacCracken, Mr. Dingman, Coach Dickie Absent, Mr. Hollister, Mr. Rrachfeld, Mr. Grand The Trustees E. GEORGE LAV 1 NO 26, CHAIRMAN Philadelphia, Pennsylvania THE RT. REV. FREDERICK L. BARRY Episcopal Bishop, Diocese of Albany Honorary Chairman, Albany, New York EDWARD S. McKAY, VICE CHAIRMAN New York, New York WILLIAM PITT MASON, JR., ESQ. 10 Secretary and Treasurer New York, New York MRS. LINCOLN ELLSWORTH New York, New York MRS. HALL PARK McCULLOUGH North Bennington, Vermont New York, New York WILLIAM H. ARESON 30 New York, New York JAMES A. BENTLEY '41 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania E. SANDERSON CUSHMAN South Shaftsbury, Vermont New York, New York JOEL EGERER New York. New York HARRISON F1DDLESOF New York, New York LASCELL.ES A. GEDDES 20 New York, New York EDGAR W. HATFIELD, ESQ., ’27 New York, New York THE RT. REV. DAVID E. RICHARDS Episcopal Bishop of Central America JOHN F. ROY ’28 Troy, New York TOM S. WARD Greenwich, Connecticut Pag® 8 The Rev. James L. Whitcomb North Bennington, Vermont Acting Chaplain After serving Hoosac School for a number of years as both Headmaster and Rector, Father Whitcomb thought that he could settle down to a peaceful existence at his Cold Spring Farm. But when Canon Williams tlid not return this fall, to whom could Hoosac turn but Father Whitcomb? Under his benign influence the chapel has improved both spiritually and materially. All Hoosac owes him a vote of thanks for his time and help. Mr. Walter C. Wood Its. University of Vermont, EdM. Harvard Bennington, Vermont Director of Admissions, Director of Studies, Science During the course of an average day at Hoosac, Mr. Wood is frequently seen descending into, or ascending from, the subterranean depths of his laboratory, where he attempts to get the Hoosac students well-versed in the complicated formulae and tables which compose the mysteries of Chemistry. At other times he may be found working diligently in his office, looking over new applications, studying testing programs, and advising the boys in their choice of colleges. Mr. Randolph Gilman H.A. Amherst Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mathematics Although Mathematics is usually looked upon by the average student with groans of agony, Mr. Gilman has simplified his courses so that all students can understand the science behind mathematics and do well. When the course material must of necessity become difficult we only hope Mr. Gilman's patience with us will last. His extra-curricular duties include much scheduling work, assisting in the testing program, and being adviser to The Rifle Club. Pag© 9 Richard A. MacCracken A.B. William and Mary, M.A. Johns Hopkins Baltimore, Maryland Latin, French In addition to teaching a heavy load of French and Latin classes, as well as raising William, Mr. MacCracken has continued last year’s Riding Club. His persistency gets the boys to the stables and will eventually produce some very good riders. Mr. MacCracken began early to prepare his classes for college entrance board tests, and this has proved a great asset to his students taking these tests. Anthony Dingman A.B. Dartmouth Princeton, Massachusetts English Although Mr. Dingman’s tests are hard, it is a consolation to realize that we are studying our own language. Wading through the intricacies of grammar and literature is not easy, but most students have begun to get a new and interesting insight into literature, and through literature, into themselves and others. In addition to his classes, Mr. Dingman has been of great help in the organization of plays, dance decorations, and The Owl Board. W. Howard Delano BS. University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont English, Speech. P.O.A.D., Theology- Mr. Delano came to Hoosac front The Kent School, where he had been teaching for a number of years. In addition to classroom duties, Mr. Delano could be found this fall puttering down in his Volkswagon to the old school's ball field to teach soccer to the J. V. team. Mr. Delano was also of considerable help in this year’s presentation of the Boar’s Head and Yule Log festival. Pago 10 James G. Stewart A.B. Centre College, AM. University of Pennsylvania Ashland, Kentucky History What would otherwise be dull history classes have increased in both interest and fun with Mr. Stewart’s august presence. During the past winter Mr. Stewart discovered with great pleasure ice skating, and was a frequent and enthusiastic visitor to Walden Pond in its frozen state. His extra-curricular duties include being adviser to half the Fourth Form, and a close follower of and adviser to the Third Form’s progress during the year. Harry Dickie Bennington, Vermont Superintendent of Grounds, Director of Athletics During the past year Mr. Dickie’s responsibilities have increased considerably. Having nearly twice as many boys as last year to keep tabs on during athletics has required the soliciting of coaching help from among the older sixth formers. With an office of his own in Tibbits Hall, he is able to develop more efficiently that kind of spirit and cooperation so vitally necessary to our daily lives. His humor, as well as his good sportsmanship and sense of justice, has brightened many a day at Hoosac. Clarence Hollister Albany, Mew York M usie Having long been a friend of Hoosac, Mr. Hollister is more than welcome as our Choirmaster this year. Mr. Hollister has transformed an inexperienced group into an ensemble that has received considerable praise in local circles. Hoosac is still just a sideline for Mr. Hollister, despite the amount of time he spends here. He puts in a full-time schedule at Albany Academy for Girls and teaches a professional choir as well. Page 11 French Chemistry P. O. A. D. English First tow, Clayton, llrnurlt, Hunt, Torey Second row, Itattin, Comer, Moss, Thompson The Sixth Form Certain boys stand out among the sixth formers for having earned certain niches for themselves, such as Tom Thompson, who is the class scholar and is planning to go to Brown University. Don was the athlete of the class and has applied to Springfield College. Herb and Skip did coaching jobs about the school and Herb is planning to go to Cortland State Teacher's College and make coaching his vocation. Skip would like to make baseball his professional career. Ed wants to become a doctor and plans to take his pre-med course at Union in Schenectady. Chuck would like to become an insurance man and go to Ursinus College in Pennsylvania, and likewise Bill wants to go to Georgia Tech and become a textile engineer. George, the most recent acquisition to the class roster, plans to attend the University of Buffalo. Geographically the hometowns of these eight boys range over more than one-third of the United States, from Illinois to Rhode Island, from upper New York state to southern Georgia. Despite this tremendous distance we hope they will continue to keep in touch with each other and remember the school from which they graduated. Pag© 16 Charles Henry Battin 119 South 2nd Street Dundee, Illinois 1957- 1959 Activities: Choir V, The H” Club V, VI, Soccer V. VI. Baseball V. VI. Basketball V. VI. The Owl Board Editor-in-Chicf VI, Dance Committee VI. One of our two dormitory prefects this year. Chuck spent the summer here at school getting things ready for the opening of school this fall. In his infrequent spare time he can usually be found re- laxing on his bed listening to lps” on his portable hi-fi. Chuck is a well-rounded athlete, having played both basketball and baseball in his two years here, as well as soccer. Chuck is a very conscientious person in both personal neatness and room appearance. He also accepts responsibility well, and this undoubtedly will help him be a success wherever he goes. Pag© 17 Herbert Reynolds Bennett 4 Lincoln Drive Tuppcr Lake, New York 1957- 1959 Activities: Associate Editor of The Owl Board VI. Soccer V, Track Coach V. VI, Riding Club V. Cross-country Coach VI, Hockey Team Manager VI. When upper formers entered the smoking room and heard silence except for one voice, they usually heard Herbie spinning one of his yarns again. When he moved down from the mountains of Tupper Lake last year he brought with him quite a knowledge of woodsmanship that he- has distributed freely amongst us city slickers. When not in the smoking room, he might be found up at his log cabin with his roommate, Ed Torey. Being very enthusiastic about sports, it was his determination that finally got Hoosac started in track last spring. His rugged stature and good-naturedness will long be remembered by all. Pago 18 George Pemberton Clayton, II 7232 Briar Road Philadelphia 38, Pennsylvania 1956- 1959 Activities: Soccer Team Manager IV. Basketball IV. V. Baseball IV. V. Track IV. V. J. V. Basketball Coach V. VI, Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach VI. Riding Club VI, Sports Editor of The Owl Board V. VI. The “H Club IV. V. VI. Baseball and basketball are the two things that keep Skip running smoothly. At the beginning of this year he was our Senior Prefect, but he resigned just before Christmas to take up the job of assisting Coach Dickie in his two beloved sports. Living in Philly where there is a major ball club probably has something to do with his avidness for the game. When not tabulating the results and scores of games he can be found driving either the blue truck or the red bus. Not wishing to continue his formal education after Hoosac, he will probably look into the sports situations. So you baseball scouts out there get your contracts ready 1 Page 19 William Townes Comer 680 Madison Avenue New York, New York 1956- 1959 Activities: Soccer V. VI. Basketball V. VI. The “H” Club V, VI, Dance Committee V, Riding Club V. VI. Our Georgia peach, Bill Comer, is a native of that city in the middle of the South, Atlanta, and would prefer that his address read as such. His athletic prowess has carried him into both varsity soccer and basketball. His roommate. Skip, and he can frequently be found down at the Cooley's after evening study hall. A real “southerner,” Bill fancies himself quite a man with the women, and has served on the Social Committee for some time. Pago 20 Donald Henry Hunt 193 Auburn Street Cranston, Rhode Island 1957- 1959 Activities: Soccer V, VI. Baseball V, VI. Hockey V. VI. Track V. VI. The H” Club V. VI. The Riding Club V. Don will probably be the first boy from Hoosac to make professional soccer squads. Having made the All-Taconic team in both years that he played for Hoosac, he also attracted considerable attention while playing for an amateur league in Albany. His other sporting interest at Hoosac is hockey, and his assiduous labor on the rink helped the team spirit considerably. Although Don doesn’t usually smoke, he obtained permission so that he could go into the butt pit for the bull sessions. When Don really applies himself he will definitely go places because he has all the necessary potential to be a success. Pago 21 George Edward Moss 849 Richmond Avenue Buffalo 22, New York 1958-1959 Activities: The Riding Club VI, Varsity Soccer Team VI, Hockey VI. George, our only new sixth former this year, is a post-graduate from Buffalo, deep in the heart of the hockey country. His experience in this sport, a comparatively new one at Hoosac, has undoubtedly helped the team tremendously. A very good-natured guy, George is always quoted as saying while still under the bed covers, ‘Tvc got plenty of time,” just two minutes before the assembly for breakfast! Pag© 22 Alden Lewis Thompson 65 Pierpont Street Watcrbury, Connecticut 1956-1959 Activities: President of Class V, Student Council V. The Owl Board IV, V. Business Manager of The Owl Board VI, Social Committee VI. Track V, VI. Tom, one of the most intelligent boys in school, and certainly one of the more avid patrons of the Book Cafeteria, comes to us from Connecticut. He can usually be found in his room reading, and it is a well-known fact that he hoards all the literary material he can. His other haunts are either with Herbie or burning a weed in the smoking room. As Business Manager of The Owl Board he has been partly responsible for the substantial increase in that organization’s scope and affluence. Pago 23 Edgar James Torey 1122 Lexington Avenue Schenectady 9, New York 1954 - 1959 Activities: J. V. Soccer II. III. Dramatics II. Ill, IV. Student Council IV. Track V, VI, The Riding Club V. Ed hails from Schenectady and along with his roommate, Herbie, has put considerable time into keeping the landscape trim and well-groomed. When track sprout- ed last year Ed went out for it and helped give the team some very necessary spirit. He was also responsible for the procuring and weaving of Christmas greens into garlands for Yule Log dining room decorations. An avid rifleman, he has been instrumental this year in finally getting a Rifle Club started. Pago 24 Wood Hall First row, Mumford, Parsons, Hall, Slotting, Cole, Lapham, Haskin. Second row, Cassella, Broom, Olmsted, Maddux, Began, Palmer. Third row, Hendrickson, Areson, Crochowski, Wilkins, Arnidon. Fourth row, Bohn, Reeder, Yerburgh, Hogg. The Fifth Form This year’s Fifth Form was one of those well-rounded classes that promises to produce quite a few good graduates next year. Their individual activities have been many and varied. The Fifth Form has played a major part in athletic teamwork. Last fall the Fifth Form was well represented on the soccer field. All those who played were awarded letters for their fine jobs. During the winter its members were again active both on the basketball court and on the hockey rink. In scholarship the class ranked fairly high. Many were regularly appearing on the Honor Roll. Many Fifth Formers participated in the Liturgical Choir and also in dramatics. The more experienced acolytes in the Fifth Form have been constantly called upon. If the Fifth Form lives up to the reputation that it has established for itself so far, it may well be one of the more promising classes to graduate from Hoosac in a number of years. Page 28 Front row, Hicks, Otlone, Penrose, Clarke. Murphy, Decker, Lainno. Second row, Bozeman, Lorraine, x an der Does, C.arisen. Chambers, Anderson. Third row, Rhodes, Hood, Shaw, Cahill, Lindsay, Klinkhardt. Absent, Dunihue, Dawson. The Fourth Form As a group the Fourth Form, or Class of 1961, has epitomized the diversity of potential, interests, and activities so prevalent at Hoosac. Our boys have flunked out and attained Highest Honors. New boys have replaced those that left. In sports we have run the seasonal gamut with varsity lettermen every step of the way, from soccer and cross-country into basketball and hockey and out to baseball and track. Our extra-curricular activities have included all that are referred to on other pages of this yearbook, and many others never acknowledged. We have raced hot rods, written short stories and novels, and read much unassigned literature, if you can call it that. With a few well chosen transplantings and some careful weeding, we feel that our fertile garden of a class can, in due time, produce one of the best crops of Sixth Formers and graduates to ever blossom forth from Hoosac. We budding geniuses look forward to our flowering with great anticipation and eagerness, that we may command all due recognition for our achievements. Pago 29 First row, Tomkins, Slotting, Sparre, Patten. Second row, Denman, Fowler, Foote, Mende. Third row, Ryde, Buckley, Budlong. The Third Form of Hoosac School consists of eleven boys who have much potential, and can do a great deal for Hoosac. Already the Form is developing leadership in some boys. The Class Secretary organized a petition to have an invitation dance for the Third Form only. Three other members spend most of their time on Honor Rolls. There arc also two Varsity Soccer Team members and one Varsity Basketball Team member within the Form. The J. V. Soccer Team was composed primarily of Third Formers, and had an undefeated season. The school’s only talented drummer is a Third Former. The class has a distinct personality which shall flavor Hoosac as it climbs the school ladder through the years. Page 30 Additional Faculty Members Mr. George Brachfeld, an Instructor in Romanic Languages at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, was a part-time instructor in French during the fall term. Although his classes were held on a different schedule than usual, and complaints about afternoon interruptions were numerous, we were much appreciative of his time and effort in helping us solve a difficult situation, the lack of enough full time instructors for the size of our student body. MR. GEORGE BRACHFELD Mr. Bruce Grand has been a part-time instructor in remedial reading during both the fall and winter terms. His classes are usually private or semi-private, and he is able to accomplish much work. His quantity of students has increased steadily as more and more boys are being recommended to him for help which other instructors are unable to give. He commutes from Bennington three times a week. MR. BRUCE GRUND Since the first faculty section went to press we were fortunate enough to have Mr. E. R. M. Ycrburgh join our faculty. Mr. Yerburgh is quite experienced in teaching, having taught for many years in Canada, at Christ Church School in Virginia, and at Shattuck Military Academy. Before coming to Hoosac in January he had been doing missionary work in Haiti. Mr. Yerburgh received his B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University in British Columbia, and teaches Theology and French. Mr. Yerburgh and his British-born wife have three children. Mark is a student at Hoosac, Susan attends St. Mary's in Peekskill, and Clare is living in Bennington with her parents. The Yerburghs have been a tremendous asset to the entire school community. MR. ROBERT YERBURGH Page 31 Seated, Clayton and Bohn. Standing, Maddux and Baltin. The Prefects are appointed by the Headmaster for their initiative, responsibility, and leadership. These qualifications are among those most necessary for prefects because they govern and lead the student body. Skip Clayton as Senior Prefect did his job faithfully until he resigned during the fall. Norm Bohn as Junior Prefect proved his leadership in sports and around the school in general. John Maddux has proved the high quality of his character many times over. Chuck Battin was a Sub-prefect, but became Acting Senior Prefect when Skip resigned. These are the boys who were instrumental in the operation of the school during the past year. Page 34 Seated, Cassella, Clayton, Holm, Baltin, Bennett, Thompson. Standing, Olmsted, Crochowski, Regan, Hicks, Buckley, Laid no, Dunihue, Bozeman, Wilkins. Absent, Carlsen. The Owl Board The success of The Owl and The Owlet this year was due in large part to the capability of Mr. Dingman in directing the operations necessary to the production of successful papers and yearbooks. The Editor-in-chief, Chuck Battin, the Associate Editor, Herb Bennett, and the Assistant Editor, Norm Bohn, did an excellent job of writing editorials and arranging the layout. The Business Manager, Aldcn Thompson, with the help of Peter Cassella and Fred Dunihue financed, more or less, the cost of our publications. The sports articles were written by Skip Clayton and Steve Crochowski with the veracity and zest necessary to a successful sports column. Our indefatigable reporters were La-vino, Hicks, Buckley, and Carlsen. The excellent photography throughout both publications was wrought by the skilled hands of Olmsted and Wilkins, and particularly Mr. Les Burton and Mr. Lloyd Opj enheimer. As a group we have worked hard and worked together, and we wish all good fortune to next year’s Owl Board. Pago 35 First row, Grochowski, Wilkins, Patten, Murphy, Atnidon. Seated, Parsons, Cassella, Carlsen, l.avino, Areson. Third row, Fowler, Bozeman, Hall, Regan, Foote. Fourth row, Hogg, Bohn, Reeder, Anderson, Maddux. The Choir Hoosac School, has long been associated with church music in many ways. Its Choir has had a national reputation in past years under the direction of the late Mr. Frank Butcher. The Choir has always been an important part of school life and an integral part of the annual Boar's Head and Yule Log pageant. Steve La-vino, Russ Reeder, Steve Grochowski, John Maddux, Fred Carlsen, and Giles Patten, all members of the Choir, did outstanding jobs in their various solo roles. The Choir also occasionally sings during Sunday mass. Before Christ- mas some members of the Choir presented portions of The Yule Log in costume at the Bennington Old Soldiers’ Home. Other appearances have been scheduled for the spring term. In spite of a late start and some minor difficulties the Choir has had a good year thus far under the very capable leadership of Mr. Clarence Hollister, who commuted every week from Albany, where he has two full time jobs already. To him the entire Choir wishes to express their sincere appreciation for his time and effort. Page 36 Standing, Comer, Baltin, Maddux, Olmsted. Seated, Anderson, Cassella, Chambers. This year the Dance Committee has organized several dances with St. Agnes, Emma Willard, and St. Peter’s Church in Bennington. A hayride also occurred last fall with St. Agnes. The Dance Committee hopes it has instigated another tradition at Hoosac by having the First Annual Winter Week-end. The Dance Committee’s membership has fluctuated during the year. but Mrs. Gilman, Adviser, John Olmsted, Linda Cooley, Comer, Anderson, Cassella, Maddux, Chambers, and Battin were those most frequently working. Throughout the year these people have made it possible for the student body to enjoy a better social life. They have worked hard and sacrificed much of their spare time to improve our social activities. Pago 37 Front row, Hall, Regan, Lindsay, Mumford, Areson, Clayton. Second row, Tomkins, Patten, Hendrickson, Haskin, Amidon, Wilkins, Mr. MacCracken. Third row, Ryde, Moss, Chambers, Hud tong. Comer, Lorraine, Carlsen, Huckley. The Riding Club This year The Hoosac Riding Club, lead by the able assistance of Mr. Richard MacCracken, who teaches Latin and French, has started the year with a bang. In the four months that we have been riding when this article went to press, we have accomplished quite a bit. After learning how to post we all proceeded to learn the fine art of jumping. We ride every Sunday afternoon at St. Jude’s Riding Stables in Troy, New York. There we have a very fine coach by the name of Mr. Con Culkin, who is the manager of the Troy Riding and Driving Club. Mr. Culkin also coaches the Olympic Jumping Team from the United States. During this past spring there was a Riding Show scheduled with the Emma Willard School in Troy. At this writing we have strong beliefs that we can field a very fine equestrian team at that show. Pa9e 38 Dramatics TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA - out of sight, Norman Bohn, left to right, Steve l.avino, Cordon Regan, Clay Hogg, Kemp Hicks, John Olmsted, Deter Hendrickson, Steve Grochowski, Russ Reeder, John Itudlong, and George Sptlvin. Dramatics have occupied a favored niche in Hoosac life, but the time for such activity has frequently been non-existent, and not many productions have been staged recently. Last June Twelve Angry Men was abridged to suit our time limitations and proved to be a highly suc- cessful dramatic reading. Following the Saturday banquet on Fathers’ Day, the group adjourned to the Recreation Hall where some rapidly rehearsed students read a radio dramatization of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Certainly acting played an important part in The Yule Log pageant, as illustrated elsewhere, and two large scale productions arc on the planning boards for spring presentation. With luck we shall have seen the first and be well rehearsed in the second by the time this article is published. TWELVE ANGRY MEN — John Allen, Norm Bohn, Russ Reeder, Terry Loftus, Tony Kingsley, Dick Buck, Rett Willis, and George Mitchell. Pag 39 First row, Foote, Clayton, Grochowski, Areson, Dunihue. Second row, Reeder, Decker, Maddux. Third row, Comer, Palmer, Hogg, Ratlin. The “H” Club Slowly dying of atrophy, this assemblage (only a few of its members arc pictured above) is composed of those from among Hoosac’s student body who have distinguished themselves by earning a Varsity I-cttcr for their blood, sweat, and tears on our athletic fields. Few will take up basketball or track for a lifetime vocation, but no one can ever question the value of such activities. Their beneficial effects on the physical body alone arc enough to justify their existence. But its influence has been found to stop not there. It promotes the ideals of group activity, of belonging to a social order, of cooperation and leadership, and such exercise frees the mind for fuller concentration on scholastic matters upon returning to the study hall and classroom. Perhaps if these students were to form an athletic council comprised of themselves and to establish a code of ethics for boys who wish to consider themselves as candidates for team positions, perhaps then the group could re-activate itself, become a vital contributing facet to our community, and raise both the scores and the prestige of our athletic teams. Pag® 40 B 0 w 1 1 n g C 1 u Standing, Broom, Palmer, Hogg, iMrraine, Comer. fo Front row, Areson, Maddux, Parsons, Torey. The Bowling Club was organized by Ed Torey with the help of Pete Lorraine. The team consists of Ed and Pete together with Bill Comer, Clay Hogg, Tim Parsons, Tom Palmer, Jack Broom, John Maddux, and Bill Areson. At the time this article went to press the Club had been practicing diligently every Sunday afternoon during December and January in Bennington and hoped to get into some competition in the very near future. The Rifle Club was organized this past fall under the direction of Mr. Randolph Gilman. Ed Torey was elected President and Russ Reeder, Treasurer. The team consists of these, two plus Tim Parsons, Clay Hogg, John Clarke, Bill Comer, Mike Stolting, John van der Does, and Dave Mumford. The school is planning to buy some target rifles in the near future, but at present arc using guns which belong to a few of the members and Mr. Gilman. The club plans to become a full scale team with national affiliations in the spring and seek competition with organized teams in other schools. First row, Tomkins, Cahill, Clarke, Denman, Hendrickson, Hicks, Klinkhardt, Ottone, Patten, Amidoti. Second row, Shaw, Olmsted, Haskin, Buckley, Budlong, Cole, Lindsay, Parsons, Hyde, Torey, Lavino. Third row, Comer, Slotting, Lorraine, Anderson, Maddux, Cassella, Carlsen. Fourth row, Reeder, Yerburgh, Hogg. The Antonians Hoosac has a long history of school traditions and out of this past has been born such organizations of importance to school life as the Antonians and Craftonians. These two groups arc selected from the student body and faculty for competition in athletics, academic work, and extra-curricular activities. During this fall the Antonians soundly romped over the Craftonians in soccer on two occasions as well as in the tug of war. In previous years athletic competition has continued during the winter, but this year will begin anew in the spring with track and field events as well as baseball. Under the competent guidance of Messers. MacCracken, Gilman, Hollister, and Dickie we expect a victorious season with many red beanies floating in the air on the wings of celebration. Pag© 42 Front row, Areson, C.rochowski, Dunihue, Murphy, Penrose, Sparre, Slotting, Wilkins, Mende. Second row, Fowler, Hood, Hall, Decker, Thompson, Lapham, Mum ford, Chambers. Third row, Rhodes, Hunt, Foote, Broom, van der Does, Regan, Moss, Bozeman. Fourth row, Palmer, Baltin, Bohn, Bennett, Clayton. The Graftonians I)ui mg the fall term the student body is divided into two teams. One of these is called the Graftonians. The final membership list is chosen at the Founder’s Day Banquet when the names of all the new boys are put on pieces of paper placed in the Founder's Cup. From this the two captains withdraw the names of the boys and they are thus assigned to that captain’s team. The origin of the name Graftonians has its roots deep in Hoosac tradition. It comes from Mount Grafton on which the school’s founder, Dr. Tibbits, had his summer camp. The team competes with its opponents, the Antonians, in all phases of school life. This fall the team lost two soccer games but won the only football game. In scholarship the Graftonians have done quite well. Their primary goal is to improve the status of the team. With the current membership it does not seem improbable that the team will attain the status it once held. Page 43 Convocation On September 24, a formal Convocation marked the opening of Hoosac’s sixty-nineth year of educating boys for college and of maturing boys to become men. The program opened with a procession of the Faculty and Sixth Formers, followed by an Invocation by Father Whitcomb. Addresses were given by George Clayton and Norman Bohn. Dr. Cooley then spoke on the importance of this beginning, what it meant to each of us, and what it meant to Hoosac. When he had finished, the entire school rose and sang the Hoosac School Ode, accompanied by Mr. Clarence Hollister. With a final prayer the brief but sincere service was done, and the new scholastic year had begun. Dr. Cooley, Headmaster, completing his address as Mr. Gilman and Father Whitcomb applaud. George Clayton — The Senior Prefect — “This convocation opens the 69th year of Hoosac's service to society as an institution of education. We mark this occasion in order that tve may sense a little more sharply both the joy and the purpose of our common task . . . to help each other become better educated men to the end that we may be better men. A year ago we gathered here in the face of dark realities and unnerving uncertainties . . . but is there anyone who is not a better educated person, and indeed, a better person, for hairing lived through the trouble of those daysf This community . . . must face front during the coming year with a maturity worthy of boys who understand the full measure of their privilege and responsibility.” In concluding he added three words of direct counsel: ,Never be betrayed by the perversity which regards good manners as a kind of weakness ... remember that regardless of what words you speak your actions will always speak for themselves . . . tomorrow may be too late to begin anything in human enterprise, where what a man has been is the best proof of what he is, and what he Is now is the best forecast of what he will, or indeed, can ever hope to be. As the boys of Hoosac School we have three roles to play: we are the citizens of a community and are expected to act as such; we are the stuff of an institution, and what we are, it will be; our business here is learning, and that is up to us!” Norman Itohn — The Junior Prefect — Hoosac is far from being all of any one thing, but that facet of the school life which perhaps best reflects the diversity of interests among the student body is the extra-curricular. Those actixnties . . . are fust as important as our athletic program . . . the impression others receive of Hoosac through a single contact (must) be equal to the quality of the entire school. Rut even more than that we owe it to ourselves to .. . develop those latent talents which we all possess and which may some day . . . become one’s life work. If scholarship and sports are to be two sides of our lives, then extra-curricular activities are necessary for the completion of the triangle. This is what colleges look for .. . the student who can give of himself in a variety of'ways for the benefit of the student body.” Norman then went on to elaborate briefly on some of the many activities available at Hoosac. He concluded by saying: ” have only suggested the wide range of appeal that Hoosac’s extra-curricular actixnties {an have for you. It is part of the Hoosac tradition to give of one’s self for the benefit of others, and yet by so doing a student reaps innumerable benefits lor himself. I trust I shall see each one of you taking an active part in some organization during the coming year.” Page 46 From the head table Bishop Barry addresses the assembled fathers, sons, and faculty, after the Saturday evening banquet in the dining room. Fathers’ Day Weekend It happened on the weekend of October 31st. A Hoosac Fathers’ Association sprouted Friday night and came into full bloom at 11:30 Sunday morning with forty-five fathers in attend-ence. The weekend began early with Holy Eucharist at 8 A. M. on Saturday morning, a soccer game between the Antonian and Graftonian teams was held soon after at the athletic field, and a buffet luncheon crowded our dining room and library at noon. Soon after lunch the Varsity Soccer Team engaged Lenox in a serious game of dexterity and speed but lost. Seated at the head table were Mr. Maddux, Mr. Bohn, John Maddux, Canon Williams, Capt. Wood, Bishop Barry, Chuck Baltin, Dr. Cooley, Skip Clayton, and Father Whitcomb. In a happy and relaxed mood after dinner are seen Bill Areson, Mr. Hogg, Clay Hogg, Mr. Lavino, Steve Lavino, Mr. Gilman, Mr. Chambers, Bob Chambers, Mr. Lorraine, and Bill Comer. In the evening the Dramatic Club gave their contribution to the weekend’s entertainment. The organizational meeting of the Association was held on Sunday, at which the officers elected- were Capt. Gerard Wood, President, Mr. Benjamin Comer, First Vice-President, Mr. William Clayton, Second Vice-President, Mr. Charles Hogg, Secretary, Mr. Henry Wilkins, Treasurer. The weekend was a great success and the event is destined to become a part of Hoosac’s tradition. Pago 47 Dr. Cooley presides at the head table, carving the traditional turkey as Mrs. Cooley, Canon Williams, Charles Buck-ley, Linda Cooley, Chuck Battin, Nancy Cooley, and Chris Cooley look on. In the background can be seen Tim Parsons, Peter Cassella, and Mrs. Cassella. The early afternoon meal was preceded by an Antonian-Graftonian team competition and a service in Christ the King Chapel. Thanksgiving A plethora of guests overflowed the Dining Room into the Library, where Jack Broom provided the diners with continuous music. Mr. MacCracken presided at a table which included the Denmans, the Dunihues, and the Grochowskis, waited on by Walter Tomkins. Relaxing after dinner in the Recreation Room in Tib-bits Hall basement are the Pattens, the Lindsays, the Claytons, and the Otlones. A Book Fair in the McCullough Recreation Hall was held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons. Those students who were stewards, waiters, and dishwashers were, left to right, Haskin, Amidon, Olmsted, Decker, Yerburgh, Tomkins, Parsons, Fowler, Areson, Hood, Stolting, Palmer, Lain-no, Hogg, Rhodes, Shaw, and Clarke. These were the boys who contributed to the quiet efficiency which is so conducive to pleasant dining. Pag© 48 Dedication of Wood Hall On December 16, the Old Carriage House, transformed during the past summer into a new dormitory housing forty-five hoys, was dedicated to The Reverend Meredith B. Wood, the fonner Rector-Headmaster of Hoosac School from 1941 to 1957. The three o’clock ceremonies ended a long period of conjecture, and unfolded a well-kept secret. Bishop Barry began by stating how smoothly the school was operating and then he told the audience in the crowded Common Room that from now on it would be known as Wood Hall. Father Wood then rose and told the assembly about what the building had previously been used for and what it was like then. He also mentioned the times that students had played basketball in there. Father Wood said how pleased he was with the school’s progress. After his brief address, Father Wood was given a rousing Hoosac cheer by the student body. After the Dedication ceremonies, Mr. Areson, Mr. Mason, Dr. Cooley, Bishop Barry, Father Wood, Mr. Ijtvino, Mr. Mr. Roy. Also in attendance were The Reverend Fathers Wheatley, Canon Godfrey, Dunkerly, Bishop Barry, Wood, Williams, Whitcomb, Hawkins, Perkins. wrssss It is very dark as the Beefeaters stand in their places on both sides of the fireplace. A soprano voice with piano accompaniment strikes out a beautiful Yule Log Carol. The Boar’s Head is brought in followed by the student body garbed in the magnificent multi-colored costumes designed and made for this age-old ceremony. Finally the procession of the three kings makes its slow entry into the now candle-illuminated hall. The rest of the program followed closely much of the same traditional pattern established by Dr. Tib- bits in the first year of the school’s existence, 1889. It included the more familiar Christmas carols as well as others peculiar to the Yule Log, sung by the entire school and the Choir, and interspersed were many solos, including one by the Headmaster. The smooth quality of the production is due in large part to the devoted work of Mr. Clarence Hollister, the school’s devoted Choirmaster. Mr. Hollister came from Albany three times a week for rehearsals and solo instruction. and Yule Log His endless toil and dedication have seemed to us well worth the effort, for when the student body sang the school’s Ode at the end of the program, there was a unanimous feeling that the evening had been a complete success. The only note of sadness sounded in the hearts of those long familiar with Hoosac and its traditional Boar’s Head and Yule Log was the inadequacy of the present dining hall, or of any building, to adequately house the complete j erformance of this pageant as it was done originally, and to scat comfortably the many people for whom seeing the Yule Log had become as much a traditional part of their Christmas as it is a part of ours. This feeling of sadness led to a more optimistic and fervent hope for the raising of sufficient funds in the very near future with which to construct such a building. Christmas Party On the thirteenth of December the students held a Christmas party on the main floor of Tibbits Hall for the faculty and staff of Hoosac. The faculty and staff were both presented with a huge cake. Each was approximately two feet long and decorated with small ornaments of icing. The total count of faculty and staff members, their wives and families came close to forty people, in addition to the sixty-member student body. John Maddux and the Counts, accompanied by Jack Broom at the piano, led the group in an informal carol sing, during which Dr. and Mrs. Cooley were given a handsome table lighter from the student body, who were represented by Chuck Battin. The singing continued until nearly everyone was exhausted, but nevertheless looking forward to a bigger and better celebration next year. Looking on as Dr. Cooley cuts the cake are Steve Grochowski, Fred Carlsen, Dave Slumlord, arid Fred Dunihue. Bleeze The Bleeze in various forms has been a long standing tradition at Hoosac. The word bleeze” comes from the Scotch word meaning blaze,” when they, too, burned the greens which had decorated the mansion during the Christmas season. It is also the Feast of the Purification, when Mary took Jesus to the temple. Later the same day took on added significance as Candlemas when all the candles to be used in the church during the year were blessed. Unfortunately Dr. Cooley was in New York on February 2 this year, and our program omitted the usual speaker and consisted primarily of a graciously candle lit banquet. This evening meal was the most quiet, calm, and sedate one in some time, and will long be remembered by those who appreciate such things. Pago 52 Asado On May 15, 1958, the school celebrated Ascension Day by a Communion Service at 8 A. M. and a Mountain Holiday from 10 to 4. The variety of activities indulged in during the day ranged from sleeping to actually scaling a nearby mountain. At 4 the school reconvened at Owl Spring for a barbecued lamb banquet at which Dr. Cooley’s birthday was also celebrated with a large cake for dessert. For presents. Dr. Cooley received through the combined auspices of St. Peter’s Church in Bennington and the students, faculty, and staff of Hoosac his own custom-made doctor’s gown, mortar board, and gold tassel. Canon Godfrey then continued the generosity of St. Peter’s and arrayed Dr. Cooley with a doctor’s hood, emblazoned with the colors of his degree and his university. Parents, alumni, and friends swelled the total number of participants to well over fifty. w In attendance at the basketball game in Hoosick Falls until Albany Home were many parents as well as dates. The Yerburghs, Mr. Gilman, the Madduxes, and the Cla tons are seen here. This shot was taken during the J.V. game with Pennington High J.V.’s. Unfortunately we lost both games. On February 7th a dance climaxed the first Winter Weekend, at which Jack Broom and Donna Buck were selected king and queen by the faculty. Dr. Cooley and Mr. Delano make the presentation, as Dave Mum ford and Steve lat ino watch. The candle-illuminated dance was preceded by a buffet dinner in the adjoining dining hall. Pictured here during the eire-ning are John Cahill, Tom Palmer, Pete Cassella, Pete Hendrickson, Dave Mum ford, and George Moss in various states of relaxation and enjoyment. Bill Comer, Kemptoti Hicks, Paul Hodia '58. Bill Areson, Andy Anderson, Harry Rhodes dance as John Olmsted of the Dance Co m mittee and Stei’e I.a vino confer as to the next record. 1 n t e r W e e k e n Coinciding u'ith the basketball game was a hockey game on our own pond with Albany Academy. In action are Areson, Hunt, Carlsen, Haskin, and Chambers. A valiant effort was sustained throughout the three periods, but the older and more experienced team earned a hard-won victory. Above, Coach Dickie congratulates Paul Rodia. Below, Canon Williams, Mr. Morgan, Dr. Cooley; Ball, Buck, Rodia, Loftus, and Kingsley; Allen, Willis, and van der Does. A bow, Bohn, Clayton, Rodia, and Reeder, with their trophies. Below, Grochowski, Allen, Ball, Bohn, Kingsley, and Buck, with Rodia and Loftus on the floor, in Twelve Angry Men. Prize Day On June 15, 1958, a small but impressive procession of black-robed Sixth Formers and more colorful trustees and faculty entered the Recreation Hall. The culmination of a long and arduous year, it was all the more stirring because of these difficulties. The Missionary Service speaker Friday evening was Mr. Clement Yorke Morgan, Rector, Michaclhousc School, Natal, South Africa. Later that evening a play was presented. On Saturday the Alumni Association elected Nelson Gurnee, President; Van der Veer Varner, Vice-President; and L. Neiland Gallagher, Secretary-Treasurer. The McCullough Recreation Hall was dedicated Saturday afternoon with The Reverend Darwin Kirby, Jr., of Schenectady’s St. George’s Church, officiating. Coach Dickie afterwards presented the athletic awards. A baseball game between alumni and varsity, a banquet in Tibbits Hall, and a dance in the Recreation Hall completed the day’s activities. After a communion service in All Saint’s Chapel in Hoosick, ominous Sunday weather put the Prize Day ceremonies into the Recreation Hall, where Mr. William Carl Fels, President of Bennington College, was the speaker. But like the year itself, the day’s weather cleared, the clouds parted, and the sun shone by the time the exercises were finished. Above, Saturday’s buffet luncheon on Tibbits’ Hall lawn. Below, Mr. luivino, Mr. Pels, and other Trustees enter the McCullough Recreation Hall. Above, the annual gathering of Alumni, Trustees, and Sixth Formers. Below, the Prize Day Ceremonies, with Trustees and Faculty in the background, and Dr. Cooley, Mr. lutinno, Canon Williams and Mr. Pels. Mr. Fcl's address, which was concerned with finding the morning side of life and staying there, said in part, “Education is for the future. The past is past, gone and done for. The present is but a moment. Your own efforts and your teachers’ have a limbec n directed toward making it possible for you to foresee the future with reasonable accuracy, to plan for it, and, when it comes, to cope with it intelligently, constructively, and graciously.” He concluded with these lines: “I said at the beginning that I hoped your preparation was better than mine. I’m sure it must have been, because in the intervening twenty-five years all schools have come to some degree of realization that the present is a more rewarding focus of study than the past. The past is no longer generally studied for its own sake, . . . but for the illumination it can bring to the present. Some day, perhaps, we will take a further step and base our curriculum on the foreseeable future. Then perhaps those who graduate from high school will be able to look with even more knowledge and confidence than they do now, into the next twenty-five years. They will know what the morning-side of life is, and how to stay there.” 4T •. - v? Vi 4 . t • - V ■ } ' . � v • 1 V � % Left to right, lop to bottom, Mr. Delano, Maddux, Coach Dickie, Denman, Chambers, Parsons, Ottone, Reeder, Foote, Anderson, Areson, Hendrickson, Decker, Hogg, Comer, Palmer, Broom, Lavino, Grochowski, Baltin, Bohn, Hunt, Dunihue, Manager. This past fall’s soccer season ended with Hoosac having a 4 win, 1 loss, and 1 tie in the laconic Conference to take second place. Hunt and Hogg were named to the Taconic Conference All-Star Team and Lavino and Palmer received Honorable Mention. The over-all record was 6 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie. The hoys to score goals were Bohn and Lavino, five each; Broom and Grochowski, two apiece; and Areson, Comer, Decker, Foote, Hendrickson, Palmer, and Reeder; one each. The positions were goalie, Hunt; at fullback. Hogg, Palmer, Broom, Moss, Anderson, and Ottone; at halfback, Areson, Captain Bohn, Reeder, Maddux, Hendrickson, Chambers, and Parsons; forward line: wings, Comer and Foote; insides, Grochowski and Lavino; and centers, Battin and Decker. Manager Dunihue kept track of us all. The team played an excellent game throughout the season, and although they did not live up to the record established by their predecessors last year, they are looking forward to another excellent and successful season in 1959. Left to right, Denman, Lorraine, Hogg, Bohn, Coach Dickie, Battin, Broom, Comer, Parsons. Varsity Basketball 12 6 45 Berkshire 30 Home 1 29 63 Buxton 30 Home 12 9 50 Waterford 82 Away 1 31 43 Lenox 53 Home 1 8 48 Vandcrheyden 20 Home 2 1 58 Albany Home 25 Away 1 10 60 Buxton 17 Away 2 7 58 Albany Home 45 Home 1 14 49 Berkshire 37 Away 2 11 60 Vanderheyden 17 Away 1 17 33 Windsor Mtn. 39 Home 2 12 48 Cornwall 80 Away 1 22 34 Waterford 40 Home 2 19 56 Tamarack 37 Away 1 24 53 Buxton 20 Away 2 21 45 Windsor Mtn. 46 Away Unfortunately the Taconic Conference the team played well throughout the season, Tournament was not held this year and pre- and as this article went to press we hope our vented us from winning that trophy again, but few remaining games will be victorious ones. Pag 59 Standing, Dr. Cooley, Foote, l.avino, Anderson, ('.arisen, Haskin, Clarke. Seated, Chambers, Hall, Areson. Patten, Hunt, Hendrickson, Grochowski, Tomkins, Reeder, Moss, Murphy. Absent, Coach Feloney. Varsity Hockey Hockey, long absent from Hoosac’s athletic program, once again entered into distinction with seventeen boys on the squad. They were Reeder and Grochowski as Co-captains, La-vino, Anderson, Moss, Hunt, Chambers, Carl-sen, Hendrickson, Areson, Murphy, Foote, Tomkins, Haskin, Hall, Patten, and Clarke as manager. The excellent goalie should have his name mentioned twice; he was Russ Reeder. The team had spirit all during the season and played a hard clean game. The coaching was done at first by Dr. Cooley, but after the middle of January, Mr. James Feloney from Hoosick Falls contributed his time every after- noon. It can be said that he coached the team with outstanding and successful guidance. At the time this article went to press, the boys were showing terrific team spirit and energy, especially in keeping our own pond-rink in condition to skate on, but they had lost to Lenox 4-0, to Cranwell 5-1, and to Troy Boys' Club 4-0. They had however downed Tamarack High 5-3. The team owes thanks to Mr. Dickie who lent his tractor for removing snow from the rink, and to the Fathers’ Association for helping the sport regain a foothold in Hoosac's activities. Page 60 Standing, Kingsley (Manager), Shaw, Adams, Mitchell, Ratlin, Lorraine, Areson, and Coach Dickie. In front, Bohn, Hogg. Palmer, Willis, Radio, Loftus, Clayton, Hunt, Allen, Reeder. Seated, Chris Cooley, bat boy. Varsity Baseball Last year, under the direction of Coach Dickie, the Owls finished with a record of 7 wins and 4 losses. The starting team had Clayton at first, Loftus at second, Willis at third, and Bohn at short. In left field was Hogg, center was either Reeder or Allen, and in right field was Hunt. The catcher was Rodia, with Allen, Palmer, and Shaw handling the pitching. Others on the squad were Areson, Battin, Lorraine, Hendrickson, Mitchell, and Rhodes. On April 16 Hoosac opened its season against Lenox on their field and lost 9-6. The following Saturday, April 19, found the Owls losing their second to Cornwall on their field by 6-5. In their first home game on April 23 the Owls knocked over North Bennington 5-2, and on April 26 Hoosac beat Vandcrhcyden 10-2. On May 10 the Owls journeyed to Windsor Mountain afid lost 10-5. Back home the Ow'ls downed Harrow 2-0. May 17 found Hoosac making it two straight by easily downing Windsor Mountain 12-2, and then three straight by squelching Hoosick Falls on their field 9-2. Trouncing Berkshire on May 30 made it four in a row as Palmer went all the way. Final score was 11-0. The next day North Bennington ended the Owls luck as they won 8-1. On June 7 the Owls finished their season by beating Vandcrhcyden at their field by 8-2. It was a good season and we hope the 1959 team will have been even better. Page 61 J s o c c e r The J.V. Soccer squad consisted of Kemp Hicks, Captain, Denman, Hall, Hood, Lorraine, Murphy, Penrose, Shaw, Stolting, and Tomkins. They played well for an inexperienced group, and Coach Dickie is looking forward to a number of varsity players being selected from among this group for next year’s team. We certainly hope that he is right and want to congratulate him for a job well done, and thank him for all the time and effort he put into coaching us on the field. Left to right, top to bottom. Mr. Delano, Lindsay. Coach Dickie, Murphy, Lorraine, Shaw, Denman, Hall, Clarke, Bozeman, Cole, Stolting, Tomkins, Hicks, Penrose. Basketball First row, Lorraine, Decker, Clayton, Parsons, Maddux. Second row, Shaw, Rhodes, Klinkhardt. 12 6 31 Berkshire 29 Home 12 9 35 Waterford 45 Away 1 14 11 Berkshire 31 Away 1 17 18 Windsor Mtn. 20 Home 1 22 14 Waterford 24 Home 1 31 41 Lenox 38 Home 2 7 23 Bennington 41 Home 2 19 40 Tamarack 28 Away 2 21 22 Windsor Mtn. 18 Away T Back row, Rodia, Allen, Yerburgh, Bennett, Reeder, Clayton, M itchcll. Middle rou', Hogg, Comer, van der Does, Ilillis. Front row. Hunt, Honness, Thompson, Groeliowski, Maddux. The track team of 1958 was the start towards a great Hoosac sport. The team members showed a strong desire to win both as a team and individually. The school was small and the track team conflicted with the baseball team and at times seemed lost in the shuffle. But the students showed they wanted this sport by building themselves a cinder Cross Country track and pits for other field events, and showed their interest by working out on the track every day. After a few home meets with such places as Bennington High, Hoosac went to the l aconic League Conference Track Meet with a full decathlon team, the first in years, and in competition with seven other schools walked away with second place. Pictured here are Budlong, Thompson. Sftarre, Stolting, Haskin, and Mr. MacCiacken. A new afternoon activity began this fall when a number of boys under the guidance of a few masters and some of the older boys began running up and down the Pine Valley Road and through the neighboring woods and fields in attempts at building up a Cross Country Team. But lack of experience — as well as strength and stamina — proved to be too great an obstacle to be overcome easily, and although much fun and enjoyment was had by all who participated, no official competition was scheduled. Student Roger Walker Amidon, Jr. 74 Derwent Avenue Verona, New Jersey Boyd Wellington Anderson 400 East 55th Street New York 22, New York William Henry Arcson, III 181 Alexander Avenue Upper Montclair, New Jersey Charles Henry Battin 119 South Second Street Dundee, Illinois Herbert Reynolds Bennett 4 Lincoln Drive Tupper Lake, New York Norman Warrincr Bohn 82 Gates Avenue Montclair, New Jersey John Larzdcre Broom Winfield Avenue Harrison, New York Charles Brooks Buckley, Jr. 33 South Street Gcneseo, New York John Michael Budlong 60 East 58th Street New York 22, New York John Francis Cahill, Jr. One Waldron Avenue Hoosick Falls, New York Frederick Leonhart Carlscn 260 Dorchester Road Rochester 10, New York Peter Austin Cassella, Jr. 2317 Broadway Schenectady 6, New York Robert Stanley Chambers Via Tranquila Concord, New Hampshire John Pierson Clarke 3724 North Fourth Street Arlington 3, Virginia George Pemberton Clayton, II 7232 Briar Road Philadelphia 38, Pennsylvania Adelmer Grant Cole, Jr. 289 Church Street Poughkeepsie, New York William Townes Comer The Carleton House 680 Madison Avenue New York, New York John Allendcr Dawson 88 Newton Avenue Sussex, New Jersey Edmund Lockwood Decker, III 24 Tudor Place Buffalo 22, New York William Russell Denman 21 West 12th Avenue Glovcrsville, New York Frederick Williams Dunihue, Jr. 2 Park Avenue Essex Junction, Vermont Robert Christopher Foote Star Route Huntington, Massachusetts Robert Ludlow Fowler, IV R. I). 1 Middlebury, Vermont Stephen Michael Grochowski 35 Smithfield Road North Smithfield, Rhode Island David Joseph Hall 215 Houston Street Ripon, Wisconsin Spencer Haskin Claverack New York Peter Suydam Hendrickson 59 South Bay Avenue Brightwatcrs, New York Kempton Hicks 12 Brixton Road Garden City, New York Henry Clay Hogg Plush Mill Road Wallingford, Pennsylvania Leon Allan Hood Zena Road Woodstock, New York Pag© 64 Directory Donald Henry Hunt 193 Auburn Street Cranston 10, Rhode Island William John Klinkhardt 146 Connecticut Avenue Freeport, New York Walter Acel Lapham, III 10 Monument Avenue Old Bennington, Vermont Stephen Vail La vino Lantern Lane Penllyn, Pennsylvania Peter Anatole Lorraine 72 Barrow Street New York 14, New York John Charles Hewitt Maddux R. D. 2 Downingtown, Pennsylvania Henry Frederick Donald Mende 75 South Middle,Neck Road Great Neck, New York George Edward Moss 849 Richmond Avenue Buffalo, New York David Carey Mumford 7333 Grachen Road Grand Rapids 2, Michigan Theodore Peyton Murphy 2178 South Overlook Road Cleveland Heights, Ohio John Richard Olmsted 74 Paterson Street Providence 6, Rhode Island Edward John Ottonc 412 Barker Road Pittsfield, Massachusetts Thomas Powell Fowler Palmer 139 East 79th Street New' York, New York Timothy Hamilton Parsons 61 Watchung Avenue Montclair, New Jersey Edwin Giles Patten Stockbridge Massachusetts Robert Dudley Penrose Route 2 Potsdam, New York Russell Potter Reeder, III Quarters 1003 West Point, New York Gordon Brandon Regan Half Hollow Road Huntington, New York Harry Rhodes, III 171 Terrace Avenue Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Richard Warwick Ryde Acton Center Massachusetts Thomas Edward Shaw 34 Fairmount Street Leominster, Massachusetts Peter Whitney Sparrc 34 West Avenue Essex, Connecticut Michael dcMare Stolting 1356 Madison Avenue New York 28, New York John Frederick Stolting 1356 Madison Avenue New York 28, New York James Russell Thieringer 77 Mount Pleasant Avenue Troy, New York Alden Lewis Thompson 65 Pierpont Street Waterbury, Connecticut Walter Tomkins Tomkins Cove New York Edgar James Torey 1122 Lexington Avenue Schenectady 9, New York John van dcr Does Bcarsville New York Henry John Wilkins, III 481 Broadway Newburgh, New York Mark Robert Yerburgh Old Bennington Vermont Pag© 65 s T A F F Charlie and Flo, who keep things running smoothly in the kitchen, along with Joe Spiak, arc shown here in a brief moment of relaxation. Face it, without them we’d starve to death. You say you’re trying to cut just the right amount of meat and all the waiters say they have eight at their table when they really have only six? With all the harassing Charley takes he still manages to deliver three square meals a day. Walt works during the day most ot the time, but then pinch hits for Fred Frost on Friday evenings. Walt’s recent bereavement was felt by all, and the entire school extends its sympathy to him. He is probably the oldest employee of the school as well as the one longest connected with it. Rumor saith that he even worked on the Tib-bits Estate when Edward Dudley was hale and hearty. Fred Frost is no new comer to the Hoosac staff contingent, having worked with Frank and the boys in building both the Recreation Hall and Wood Hall. He now supervises our night life, and appears indefatigable in cleaning up around the school. “Thy Rod And Thy Staff Jim and Mrs. Frost arc here caught in a rare moment — not just together but still. They both manage to find more to do than they have time for, and we greatly appreciate their efforts. Linda Cooley is another person behind the scenes who does much more than pass out milk or deliver mail. Her services are in continual use in the office to help relieve Mrs. Hillman and Mrs. Spiak of their burden. Mrs. Hillman doesn't have much direct contact with us boys, and is much the saner for it, but we are in large measure in debt to her for her untiring efforts on our behalf. She and Mrs. Spiak arc Dr. Cooley’s right hand women, and both are heavily relied on by the faculty as well. Mrs. Hoosac, alias Mrs. Spiak, is shown here with her husband, son Joseph, his wife, and Mrs. Hoosac’s granddaughter. As if two generations of one family working simultaneously at the school weren’t enough, Mrs. Hoosac is starting a third. The whole school would really fall apart without her. After all, to whom could we voice our grievances? She doubles as a guidance counselor for everyone. Thanks, Mrs. Spiak, for everything. They Comfort Me” Patrons Mrs. Hall Park McCullough Mrs. Lincoln Ellsworth Mr. E. George Lavino Mr. Lascellcs A. Geddes Mr. James A. Bentley Mr. John F. Roy Mr. Tom S. Ward The Right Rev. David E. Richards The Rev. and Mrs. James Whitcomb The Rev. Canon Edward H. Williams Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Cooley Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dickie Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Gilman Mr. and Mrs. Richard MacCracken Mr. Anthony Dingman Mr. and Mrs. W. Howard Delano Mr. James Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yerburgh Mr. Charles Henningson Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mumford Mr. and Mrs. John Ottone Mrs. Maisic Mcnde Mr. George H. Hunt Mr. Daniel Tomkins Dr. Clayton E. Shaw Mr. W. J. 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O'CONNOR j|0B£ CHURCH GOODS 1 71 Fourth St. Bennington Vermont Troy New York Official Photographers for the 1959 OWL Sttoiee Hoosick, New York M. LURIE CO. HOOSICK FALLS. N. Y. SAUL'S DEPARTMENT STORE Your Friendly Store Bennington, Vermont THE BEST FROM SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN THE OWL Pago 77 COMPLIMENTS TO THE CLASS OF 1959 FROM PHIL AND DICK LANOUE THORPE'S PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY Included in everything we sell is OUR PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION Serving You Since 1877 in Hoosick Falls, New York COMPLIMENTS OF PETER A. CASSELLA, M. D. MENTION THE HOOSAC SCHOOL OWL Page 78 SPALDING RAWLINGS MacGREGOR PENDLETON WHEELER'S SPORTING GOODS BENNINGTON VERMONT convenient location HOTEL PUTNAM MAIN STREET Bennington Vermont Phone 5426 MR. AND MRS. RALPH HENDRICKSON MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE Pag© 79 Thompson Brothers Nursery EVERGREENS Wholesale — Retail 65 Picrpont St. Waterbury 8, Connecticut Falls Hardware Supply Inc. 1 Mechanic St. Hoosick Falls, New York STUDIO Hoosick Falls New York Dr. H. D. Harrison 8 Munsell St. Hoosick Falls, N. Y. EMPIRE Fountain Gifts Cosmetics LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANING PHONE 2222 PRESCRIPTIONS Drugs — Fresh Cigars — Films Box Chocolates, Always Fresh Frost's Pharmacy Developing Service 198 North St. Phone 5980 Bennington Vermont GRADUATION PRESENTS THROUGH OWL ADVERTISERS Paqo 80 KING COMPANY CLEANERS and DYERS Main Street DIAL 5444 Bennington. Vermont “Call Us For Service” PINE GROVE RESTAURANT and BAR Open All Year Home Cooked Food Route 7 Troy-Bennington Rd. Boyntonville New York RUTH and BOB FORSYTHE SMITTY'S GULF SERVICE Gas and Oils Tires and Accessories Washing and Greasing HOOSICK NEW YORK COX'S GARAGE MOTOR TUNE-UP HOOSICK NEW YORK QUINLAN'S DRUGS Houflp of HJaloh 463 Main Street FINE CLOTHIERS Bennington, Vermont Amherst and Williamstown SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE OWL Page 81 THE NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY HOOSICK FALLS, NEW YORK Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BEST WISHES FROM THE E. L. N ICHOLS STORE BENNINGTON VERMONT Fulton and Fourth St. Est. 1892 Troy, New York DEVANE'S Tel: AShley 2-8020 Tel: ALbany 4-8982 INCORPORATED RUGS CARPETS LINOLEUM Custom Made Draperies and Slipcovers THESE PEOPLE HELPED MAKE THIS OWL POSSIBLE Pago 82 GIFTS WATCHES, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE 409 Main st. ATKINS, JEWELERS Expert Repairing and Engraving BENNINGTON, VERMONT DIAL 2122 W. E. ROBSON, INC HOOSICK FALLS NEW YORK Simmons Bedding Armstrong Floors General Electric Appliances BENNINGTON BOOKSHOP BOOKS - STATIONERY - ARTISTS' SUPPLIES - TOYS - MODELS Bennington, Vermont PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Phone 5136 Pag 83 BRANDI'S SHOE SHOP MEN'S AND BOYS FOOTWARE Hoosick Falls New York LET’S MEET TO EAT AT The Village Nook 422 Main St., Bennington, Vt. MAHAR FUNERAL HOME HOOSICK FALLS NEW YORK COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND WBTN The latest in news and sports, the best in music 1370 ON YOUR DIAL in Beautiful Bennington, Vermont FOR GOOD BUYS ANYTIME. USE THE OWL Pago 84 ADAMS CLOTHES SHOP HATHAWAY SHIRTS - SPORTSHIRTS Bennington, Vermont Cj£NSAT 0% ■Buy EVANS NEWS Bennington Vermont BULSON BROTHERS CHEVROLET - SALES and SERVICE Hoosick Falls, New York Open Year Around Phone 6155 Leon’s Knotty Pine Motel AND CABINS ROUTE U. S. 1 KIRKSIDE MOTEL PHONE 9738 Bennington MR. Oc MRS. LEON BOUTIN BENNINGTON. VT. Vermont MENTION THE HOOSAC SCHOOL OWL Page 85 WRIGHT-WAY LAUNDRY COMPANY BENNINGTON, VERMONT THE NOBLE WOOD MACHINE CO. PAPER MILL MACHINERY HOOSICK FALLS NEW YORK HELP US HELP YOU — BY MENTIONING THE OWL Pag© 86 AuJt]miue i Factory Trained SERVICEMEN SALES and SERVICE HAYNES BROTHERS INCORPORATED PHONE 1200 HOOSICK FALLS NEW YORK LIGGETT-BOSWORTH MOTOR SALES, INC. VOLKSWAGEN ROUTE 7 CARS TRANSPORTS BENNINGTON, VT. ALL ADVERTISERS LISTED ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE OWL BOARD Pago 87 - served anytime - WAFFLES WITH PURE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP and DELICIOUS REAL IIAl IAN PIZZA STEAKS CHOPS SEAFOOD I MW III STMIT HNNINCTON. VMrMUMI WHEN DINING OUT MENTION THE HOOSAC SCHOOL OWL Page 88 DINER S CLUB A WARM WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT NEW ENGLANDER MOTEL North on U.S. 7 Bennington, Vt. TELEVISION SWIMMING POOL RESTAURANT BOB and MARIE CONDON, Props. PHONE 6633 MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE Pago 89 Dr. Philip Martinez HOOSICK FALLS, NEW YORK MITER SERVICE, INC. GENERAL INSURANCE (Since 1897) Room 202, Cannon Building Corner Broadway and Second Street TROY. NEW YORK PHONES SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE OWL Page 90 Office Residence BEdford 5-2624 (Summer) ORcgon 4-3360 AShley 4-7310 4-7311 HUnosar pjarmani ROCCO T. VERRASTRO, Reg. Pharm. PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS 8 John Street Phone 69 HOOSICK FALLS NEW YORK WALTER DAVENDONIS PLUMBING AND HEATING CONTRACTOR 5 CARR STREET HOOSICK FALLS PHONE 874-M NEW YORK PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Pag© 91 The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company • • • Robert E. Olmsted, C. L. U. General Agent 29 Weybosset Street Providence 3, R. I. TALENT REPRESENTATIVES Film and Industrial Show Producers Charles B. Tranum, Inc. 60 East 58th Street New York 22, New York PLaza 1-3880 HAROLD J. ROGERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR HOOSICK FALLS PHONE 652-R NEW YORK THE BEST FROM SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN THE OWL Page 92 “Hoosac-Hoosac, The Valley of the Owl, O Bright Be Thy Name” BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1959 FROM THE CLASS OF 1928 J.F.R. When in Newburgh, New York See WILKIN for REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE 181 Broadway, Phone 60 Since 1892 WE'VE GOT SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT! WE PRINT ate North Bennington, Vi. WERE YOU A SUBSCRIBER TO THE OWLET? Pago 93 FAIRDALE FARMS DAIRY BAR AND RESTAURANT WEST ROAD U. S. ROUTE 9 BENNINGTON. VERMONT KYER'S DAIRY DAIRY PRODUCTS Johnson Hill Road HOOSICK FALLS PHONE 751 NEW YORK THESE PEOPLE HELPED MAKE THIS OWL POSSIBLE Pag© 94 -zoo s') TtZTO TfO'RX TO THE CLASS OF 1959 CONGRATULATIONS FROM SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE OWL Pago 95 The Hoosac School Ode 1. Oculos meos levavi In montes ad Dominum, Unde salutare mihi Veniet auxillam. (chorus) 2. In commotionem prorsus Pedem tuum numquam det, Ecce qui custodit orsus Israel non dormitet. (chorus) 3. Neque sol ardens per diem Sospitem aduret tef Neque luna inter noctem; Dominus custodit te. (chorus) 4. Omni protegat a malo Dominus introitum Exitumque sempiterno, Ex hoc nunc, in saeculum. (chorus) Chorus: Deus Regit moveatur, Terra excelsus Coelo! Populus confiteatur Nomini suo magno. Pag© 96