Hoosac School - Owl Yearbook (Hoosick, NY)

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THOMAS P. BARELLI Soccer VI; Tennis V; Wrestling V, Hockey VI, Head of Work Crew VI ... . Bell Ringer VI. Tom, our Kansas City star, came to Hoosac from the Indian's country of America's great mid-west. He has an unusual sense for music. Back home he plays with a band. Tom taught himself to play the trumpet, piano and organ and even confesses that he can hardly read a piece of music. Jazz intrigues him. Even though Tom loves music so much, he plans a career in the medical field starting with pre-med courses next year at Southern Methodist University. The East , he says is O.K. for the easterners. The people aren't as free living though. He thinks New York City is great because there are a lot of things to do and some swingin' jazz clubs. Tom, in recent years, has traveled extensively in France, Italy, Denmark, the Middle East and Egypt- This year Tom went out for the track team. He never pole vaulted before and the first day was a nightmare. But seemingly, overnight Tom boosted himself from about six feet to eight feet seven inches which is a remarkable achievement. As for girls, all he cares about is long blonde hair, blue-green eyes and a magnificent form .... in the sports, academic and social aspects of life. 19

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Fourth Row: Pork, Strochon, O'Neill, Borelli; Third Row: Roepe. Cochran, Phillippi; Second Row: Toulon, Emerson, Ferguson, Ward; First Row: Peck, Keesler, Hanson, Rosner, Sargent. SIXTH FORM What is the definition of a Sixth Form? Is it a group of young men with responsibility, maturity, leadership, and school spirit? If it is, this is the Sixth Form of 1966. It is a class which has worked towards progress in the school as well as self-improvement. Various members of the class hold important positions in every committee and form the nucleus of all varsity sports. The graduating class of 1966 is composed of 17 young men who range from stubby in height to the jolly green giant. This is a class which will never forget parents weekend of 1964, Yule Logs, the St. Agnes Prom, and of course, vacations. The establishment of the Student Council helped the organization of the school. Also the induction of three prefects has also given the school greater understanding and respect for tradition. Through the efforts of many hard-working sen- iors the Dining Hall, Wood Hall, Tibbits Hall, Dudley House, and the Chapel have been kept spotless through-out the year. The Sixth Form has been industrious in many other ways. The Sixth Form had the project of Senior Class Pewter Mugs. They have also done a great deal in the 'Tuck Shop . So, in all, this year's Sixth Form has been ready and willing to engage in all school functions. Such attitudes should reflect upon the individual senior in later success. The best of luck to the graduating class of '66!

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THOMAS HAYNES COCHRAN Cross Country V, VI; Wrestling V, VI; Baseball V, VI; Vestry V, VI; Class Vice President VI; H Club V, VI; Dramatics VI; Yule Log Dragon and Giant, Beefeater VI. Tom Coch , is a special type of guy, quiet and considerate and six foot four. Nothing bothers him except Staff Sgt. Barry Saddler, Standing Rock Res- ervation out in North Dakota, navels, enthusiasm and class parties. Tom is noted for his words; charming and dash- ing one moment, quiet and sophisticated the next. He is totally unpredictable. He hates noise, yet he loves the Cafe Wha?, the biggest and swinginest in Greenicf Village. Tom loves folk music and blues and garlic bread and obhors idiots who bust in on him when he's working. In the future Tom wants to go in for either writing or teaching. Tom struts above the crowd as an individual. He said once I just like to observe you guys , and that's exactly what Tom likes to do, just be the observer of life around him. In the near future Tom will be able to observe a totally different type of people than those of Northampton; he will be among the wonderful Indians and the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota. He is moving there this summer. The perfect girl Tom seeks is brunette, petite and very stupid. He says he can't handle the intel- lectual girls, they're too confusing. Will he find his girl at Standing Rock? 20