Hoosick Falls Central School - Vagabond Yearbook (Hoosick Falls, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

AY , Xass W Jo Z£ClrO Xcl THE PURPOSE OF THE CLASS OF '53 IN PUBLISHING THIS VAGABOND IS TO PRODUCE AS ACCURATE A RECORD AS POSSIBLE OF OUR YEARS IN HOOSICK FALLS HIGH. MAY THESE MEMORIES LINGER FONDLY IN OUR HEARTS. To the Class of 1953 (fjxzztbiij 1; We, who hove worked with you so that you might reach this high point in your education, wish to join your many friends in offering congratulations. Many of you have surmounted real difficulties to attain this goal, and it is our sincerest hope that the satisfaction you now enjoy, and the preparations for the future which you have gained, will amply repay your efforts. A. Herbert Campbell J EaicatLon We. the class of '53. proudly dedicate the Vagabond to Mrs. Lincoln Von Haggin. With her sympathe- tic guidance, good humor, and skillful teaching, she has befriended all of us throughout our high school years. Certainly we shall remember her with the affection that she so greatly deserves. ( l Licjat ond Front Row: Ann Ashworth. Janet Baker. Advertising Editors; Julia Lasson. Secre- tary-Clerk; Marie Magisano. Assistant Editor; John McClure. Editor-in- chief; Harriet Shaw. Assistant Editor: Peter Smith. Janis Shaw. Art Editors. Second Row: Eunice Barber. Sales Manager; Julia Kipp. Photography Editor: John Chapman. Sports Editor: Tom Campbell. Business Manager We would like to thank all those who helped make the T .°� Vagabond the success we hope it will be. Sincerely, THE EDITORS SZJli£ s facuti V Front Row: Miss Boyce, Mrs. Canzeri, Mrs. Von Haggin, Mr. Campbell, Miss Powers, Miss Hiney, Miss Meyer, Miss Deliganis. Second Row: Miss Shirn. Mr. Balder, Mr. Comins, Mr. Cole. Mr. Raitz. Mr. Ralston, Mr. Eighmey, Mr. Bullock, Miss Case. CHARI ES EDWIN AYERS — Buster To the man who himself. strives earnestly. ANN S. ASHWORTH — Josie ‘ Flirtation attention without Intention Student Council 1. 2, Library Club 1, Science Club 1. 0. A. C. 4. Cheerleading 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. May Dance Chairman 2, Junior Prom Com- mittee 3, Senior Prom Committee. Vagabond Staff 4. Band 3, 4. Dramatic Club 3. JANET ANDREW — Jan “Silent Is the genius of fools, and one of the virtues of the wise. Library Club 2, Commerce Club 3, 4, Secretary of Junior Class, Treasurer of Senior Class, Hilltop Whispers re- porter, 4, Hilltop Whispers typist, 2. 3, 4, United Na- tions Security Council typist, 3. ROBERT APPEL — Apple Untwisting all the chains that he the hidden soul of harmony. Basketball Intramurals, 1. 4. J. V. Basketball 2. 3. Foot- ball 2, 3, Softball Intramurals 1, 3. 4. Band 3, 4, Chorus 3, Dramatics Club 3. Intramurals 3. 4. Hilltop Whispers 4. AUDREY MARIE BAIN — Art Bashful sincerity and comely love. Commerce Club 4, Hilltop Whispers 3, 4, Vice-president of Library Club 4. JANET BABCOCK — Jan Who soweth good seeds shall surelx reap. ' Chorus 3, 4, G. A. C. 1, 4, Library 2, 3, 4, Commerce Club 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Needlecraft 2. JANET BAKER — Ras ' I have a heart with room for every Joy. G. A. C. 1, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, G. A. C. President 4. Student Council 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Vagabond Staff. EUNICE A. BARBER — Eunie The honest heart possesses a Kingdom ' Chorus 1. 2, 4, Intramurals 2, 3, 4, Commerce Club, 3, 4, G. A. C. 2, 4, Yearbook Staff WARREN BRUNDIOK — Butts Krwlntn Iikh n thotmnnrl cbnrm in shnu p'oothall 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2, 3: Pits. Freshman Class; Intramurals 1, 4; Science Club 1 THOMAS M. CAMPBELL—Beans His wit invites you by his looks lomnu . Student Council 3; Ping Pong Club 3. 4: Intramurals 3, 4: Vagabond Staff 4 Football Mgr. 2; Football 3, 4: Baseball 2. 3. 4; Baseball Mgr. 1 ; Basketball Mgr. 4: Student Council 1 CHARLES CHASE — Chuck Wise and slow: they stumble that run fn t Baseball 1, 2. 3 MARY DALY — Dimples Happy am I. from rare I’m free.'' Dramatics Club 3, 4; Security Council 3; G. A. C. !; Science Club 1; Chorus 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Prom Committee 3; Needlecraft Club 2. BARBARA DORR — Barb Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1. 2. 4: Pinj? Pont? Club 2, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Library Club 1. 2: All-State Music Festival 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. F. F. A. JAMES DUNIGAN — Jim He works and sln� cs from morn till niicht.” 1.2: Intramurals 1,2: Football 3. 4; Baseball 3 PHYLLIS A. I 1! ROSS — Bertha Variety of till thint's forms pleasure “ Senior Class Pres. 4 ; (J. A. C. 1.4: Intramurals 1.2,:?. I: Band 1, 2. 3, 4: Chorus 1, 3; Science Club 3: Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Ball Com- mittee 4: Cheerleadinpr 2, 3, 4: Dance Band 4 ANN HELEN FIFIELI) — Fife ‘ Forth's noblest thin :. a woman perfected Cheerleadinjr 1. 2. 3. 4: Class Secretary 1: Class Treas- urer 3; Vice-president Senior Class: G. A. C. 1 ; Chorus 1.2,.“?: Junior Prom Committee: Senior Ball Committee JANE FILLMORE — Janie Magnillcent spectacle of human happiness Library Club 1. 2. 3: Library Club Pres. 2: Needlecraft Club 3, 4 JULIA FINK — Julie The world loves a spire of wickedness. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: All-State Music Festival 2, 3, 4; Dra- matics Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Treasurer Dramatics Club 4: Needlecraft Club 3, 4: Library Club 2, 3, 4: Science Club 1 RONALD GARDINER — Ron •‘I saw nnri Invert Rand 1, 2, S, 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Intramurals 4: Baseball 1, 2: Dance Band 4: All-State Music Festival 2, 3, 4: Dramatics Club 1. 2, 3. 4: Pinp Pong Club 1. 2 GILBERT GREEN, JR. — Gib A wise m«n is never less «lone thnn when he Is alone ' A heaven of charms rtivlne. Nnusirna ln Cheerleading 3, 4: Dramatics Club 3, 4; Secretary of Dramatics Club 4: G. A. C. 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3 BETTY KANE — Bet 'Life Is fortified by many friendships. Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Library Club 4 JUDITH KIPP — Judy 'Sllenee Is the mother of truth.’ Chorus 4; Commerce Club 3, 4; Vice-president Com- merce Club 4; Vagabond Staff 4 DORIS KRAMER — Shortie There Is likewise a reward for faithful sllenee. Library Club: G. A. C.; Chorus: Intramurals MARGARET KYER — Pep Nothin)? endures hut personal qualities. Chorus 1, 2, 3; G. A. C. 1, 2; Senior Ball Committee 4: Intramurals 1. 2 JULIA LASSON — Reeky ' The hand that follows Intellect ran achieve.” Vice-president Sophomore Class; Senior Executive G. A. C. 4; G. A. C. 1, 4; Assembly Committee 3. 4; Chairman Assembly Committee 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4 ; Vagabond Staff 4 ; Cheerleading 3, 4 : Ping Pong Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4 GEORGE LEBARRON — George As headstrong as an allegory on the hanks of the Nile.” Baseball 1; Intramurals 1 RICHARD LIPORACE — Sam ‘ Music has charm to sooth the savage beast.” Baseball 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 2. 3; Football 2. 3. 4; Football Capt. 4 MARY ANGELA MAGISANO. . — Mag “Let the fools the studious despise, there Is no harm in being wise.' G. A. C. 1: Intramurals 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Ping Pong Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3. 4; Model Security Council 3; Hilltop Whispers 2, 4: Vice-president Science Club 3; Secretary of Class 2; President of Class 3; Junior Prom Commit- tee 3; Assistant Editor of Vagabond 4 JOAN ANN MARKER — Mark Devout yet cheerful, active yet resigned.' Band 1,2. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4 ; Needlecraft Club 2, 8, 1: Intramurals 2. 8; Library Club 2: Dramatics Club 3: Commerce Club 4: Dance Band 4 SHIRLEY MARKER — Shirl MlnsU a little wisdom with your folly. Intramurals 2. 3, 4 ; Chorus 1. 3, 4 ; Dramatics Club 3. 1: G. A. C. 1, 4; Library Club 1, 2: Needlecraft Club 2: Commerce Club 3: Pin ? Pong Club 1, 2, 3. 4 JOHN McCLURE — Mac Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway. Baseball 2. 3: Football 3; Basketball 4: Science Club l : Ping Pong Club 1. 2 ; Intramurals 1, 2, 3: Editor-in-chief of Vagabond 4 JANET McKERNON — Red Character is hiKhcr than intellect. Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4 JKAN McMAHON — Jeanie • Woman to woman silence I� the best ornament. Chorus 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Commerce Club 3. 4: Needleeraft Club 2, 4: G. A. C. 4 CAROL McMARTIN — Kitty 'A willing hrart adds feathers to the heel. Co-captain of Cheerleaders 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4: Chorus 2. 3; Student Council 3; G. A. C. 1, 2; Intra- murals 2, 3; May Queen Attendant 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3: Senior Prom Committee 4; Secretary of Senior Class BERNHARD MOY — Benny “Good will is the most practical force in the universe. Student Council 1; Sophomore Class President 2; Base- ball 2; Basketball Intramurals 2. 3. 4; Vagabond Staff 4 GRACE PALMATEER — Susie “Life is labor.” Art Club 4 ; Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Commerce Club 3, 4', Needleeraft Club 2; G. A. C. 2. 4; Hilltop Whispers 4: Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 HARRIET SHAW — Hat A good name Is to hr phown. then. groat riches ‘ President of Library Club 4; Hilltop Whispers 2, 8, 4; Assistant Editor of Vagabond 4; Commerce Club 4 FLORA PETERS — Florabelle Silence is golden. Library Club 3; Art Club 3, 4 BEVERLY ANN ROSE—Buttons Human nature Is fond of novelty. ' Commerce Club 4: Library Club 3: Chorus 4: G. A. C. 4; Intramurals 3, 4 BEVERLY POST — Rev The silent organ loudest chants Chorus 1, 4; Library Club 2: Camera Club 2: Hilltop Whispers Typist 2, 3; Hilltop Whispers Asst. Editor 3: Hilltop Whispers Editor 4 ; Sec.-Treas. Commerce Club 3: President Commerce Club 4: Model Security Council 3 JANIS SHAW — Jan littlo nnn en e now and lh� n is relinhed by th wi e� t men.” Camera Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Art Club 1. 2; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; All-State Music Festival 2: Assistant Art Editor of Vagabond 4 FRANK SHELDON — Frankie •A dinner lubricate husin« ss.” Basketball 2, 3, 4: Football 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1; Class Treasurer 1: F. F. A. President 4 GLENN SMITH — Glenn ”A woman Ik a woman, hut a cigar Ik a good Kmoka. Chorus 1, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Vice-president of Class 1; Intramurals 1, 2. 3, 4 JOHN R. SMITH — Smitz • Ho was not a chip off the old block, but the old block Itself. Football 1,2. 3. 4 : Basketball 2, 3. 4 ; Pin Pon Club 2. 3; Band 1 JUDITH THOMPSON — Judv Vlrtup has boundaries not to he passed. Student Council 1. 2: G. A. C. 1, 2, 4: Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4: Commerce Club 4 ANN VAN DER KAR — Ann Be silent and safe, for silence never betrays you.” Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramurals 2. 3, 4: Commerce Club 3, 4 ; G. A. C. 4 : Needlecraft Club 4 (i lX fd. jil£.Xl an Litor Three years ago a group of 71 students went into high school in search of room 27 which is the Freshman homeroom. There we were in- troduced to our class advisor, Gifford Wingate. During that year the fol- lowing were elected for class officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer After we were initiated by the seniors we got right down to busi- ness and made pins with the students’ names on them and sold them to pay for our class picture in the yearbook. The next thing we knew it was the fall of 1950 and we were a group of 58 sophomores in all. That year our class advisors were Miss Boyce and Mrs. Moore. Our homerooms were 14, 21 and 26. The following were elected as class officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Dick Morrison During our Sophomore year we held several food sales in order to raise money. Since the Sophomore class is the sister class to the Senior Class it was only natural for us to follow the tradition and present each senior with a red rose for National Honor Society. In 1951 our third year began for us. We were now 59 in number. Our homerooms were 11 and 21. Our class advisors were Miss Leary (2ta.il Hiitoxi) . . . continued and Mr. Moore. We got right down to business and elected the follow- ing as class officers: We ordered our class rings and received them in March. We sponsor- ed a food sale and a Saddie Hawkins dance. Then came June and the biggest event was our Junior Prom which proved to be a real success. The music was by Jimmy Nelson and his orchestra. Now we are seniors, 50 in number. We elected the following as class officers: President .........................Phyllis Du Ross Vice President ....................Ann Helen Fifield Secretary .........................Carol McMartin Treasurer .........................Janet Andrew Our homerooms are 11 and 28. Miss Leary and Mrs. Von Haggin arc our class advisors. We have had several dances this year. One of them was a welcome Freshman dance. We also elected our Vagabond staff and they immed- iately started to work on the yearbook. Now it is almost time for Graduation which has been our goal of 12 years. This ends the history of our life in high school and we are now- looking forward to the future. President Marie Magisano Teddy Simpson Vice President Secretary Janet Andrew Treasurer Ann Helen Fifield Harriet Shaw eUi Wi(c We the Senior Class of 1953, being of sound mind and body, acclaim this document to be our last will and testament to be rendered to and read by the student body of the Hoosick Falls High School as follows: To the faculty we bequeath our sincerity in appreciation for the time they have given us in order to further our education; and we also leave them the name of the nearest psychiatrist. To the Junior class we leave fair warning to study hard as it is necessary to graduate. To our sister class, the Sophomores, we leave the thought that we expect them to follow in our footsteps. To the Freshman class we leave the three wonderful years ahead of them. Individually we leave the following: Janet Andrew leaves her intelligence to her sister Marie, not that she needs it. Robert Appel leaves some girl minus a partner in square dancing. Ann Ashworth leaves for nurse’s training. Charles Ayers leaves for Dora. Janet Babcock leaves her basketball ability to anyone who needs it. Audrey Bain leaves gladly. Janet Baker leaves Miss Meyer minus a good basketball player. Eunice Barber leaves her blushing to Sandy McArt and hopes she uses it. Warren Brundige leaves in Tuffy Cottrell’s car. Thomas Campbell leaves his friendly way to some deserving Fresh- man. Mary Lou Carr leaves Vivian Smith without a steady companion. John Chapman leaves only to come back next year as a P. G. Charles Chase leaves his sister Edna his seat on the North Hoosick bus. Mary Daly leaves with a smile. Barbara Dorr leaves the chorus minus a good soprano. Jimmy Dunigan leaves his seat in Chemistry to some deserving Junior. Phyllis Du Ross leaves for college. Ann Helen Fifield leaves her pleasant ways to Margo Farrara. Jane Fillmore leaves willingly. Julie Fink leaves her favorite teacher in the capable hands of Alice. Ronald Gardiner leaves his way with girls to Ray Sheffer. Gilbert Green leaves for R.P.I. Gerald Herrington leaves for White Creek. Carol Hulihan leaves with Jimmy in his car. dtai.i. ( IM . . . continued Betty Kane leaves with her chewing gum. Judy Kipp leaves her long walk up Wilder Avenue to her sister and Ellen Eighmey. Doris Kramer leaves some good advice on how to grow tall to June Rose. Peggy Kyer leaves giggling. Julia Lasson leaves Commerce Dept, minus a good student. George LeBarron leaves for his father’s store. Richard Liporace leaves his musical ability to Earl Kenny. Marie Magisano leaves with a bright future ahead of her. Joan Marker leaves her place in the band to Shirley Howard. Shirley Marker leaves the school one less clown. John McClure leaves his place on the basketball team to his brother, Ralph. Janet McKernon leaves without “Biz.” Jean McMahon leaves her high school days behind. Carol McMartin leaves “Liz lonely without a good jitterbug part- ner. Benny Moy leaves, taking his pir.g pong championship with him. Grace Palamateer leaves her seat on the Petersburg bus to her sister, Barbara. Flora Peters leaves her friendly way of saying hello” to some Frosh. Beverly Post leaves her post as editor-in-chief of Hilltop Whispers in capable hands. Beverly Rose leaves her singing ability to her sister. Harriet Shaw leaves her sister. Roberta, her place as president of the Library Club. Janice Shaw leaves Mrs. Von Haggin without someone to yell at. Frank Sheldon leaves Room 28 rather quiet. Glenn Smith leaves his pleasant personality to any deserving Sopho- more. John R. Smith leaves the basketball team minus a good player. Peter Smith leaves his art ability to Mary Lasson. Judy Thompson leaves with Kenny. Ann Van Der Kar leaves her Latin 1 seat gladly. Kenneth Wallace leaves in his fancy convertible. Don Wilcox leaves the girls still dreaming. Harriet Shaw and Judy Kipp All roads lead to Mountain View Lodge in the Northern part of New York State. At this fashionable resort the class of ’53 of Hoosick Falls High is holding its 25th annual reunion with Miss Doris Kramer, owner and former classmate, as hostess. Looking over the crowded dining room we see the honorable gover- nor of New York State, who is none other than Bernard Moy. Standing with him is his faithful secretary, Judy Kipp. Benny is running for his second term; he has been campaigning all over the state. Going over to speak to Benny Moy, we see the famous Hollywood producer. Sir Ronald Gardiner, who has just completed his first motion picture with 50 glamorous bathing beauties. Standing near by, we see John McClure, editor of the New York Times, talking with Eunice Barber and Janet Babcock, members of the typing staff. At a corner table we see Peggy Kyer, Mary Daly and Grace Palma- teer discussing married life. (They are probably exchanging recipes.! Flora Peters and Jane Fillmore are also seated at this table. Flora is president of the “Homemakers Guild of America” and Jane is an honorary member. The discussion will probably get very interesting as the eve- ning progresses. Hearing heavenly music from the main dining room we went to in- vestigate and found Dick Liporace directing the band, which was former- ly directed by Harry James. Sitting near the platform is his singer, who is none other than Beverly Rose. Telegrams of regret were read from Marie Magisano, who is Secre- tary of the Treasury of the United States, Janet Andrew, who is secre- tary to the President of the United States, and Carol McMartin, who is a great scientist working on plans for a new bomb. They were unavoidably de- tained because of the conferences being held in Washington. Sitting near the door we spy “Chatter” Chapman, well known mana- ger of the Brooklyn Dodgers, his pennant winning team, discussing sports with Tommy Campbell, who is the famous sports announcer of WRGB. Hearing a loud giggle we see Shirley Marker, who was voted “The Class Clown” of our class, and has now settled down and is now teaching physical education at Russell Sage. Also connected with sports is John R. Smith, who is coach at our old alma mater, Hoosick Falls High School. In the cocktail bar, we see Ann Van Der Kar, who is supervisor of nurses at the Samaritan Hospital. Chatting with her are Phyllis Du- Ross, who is an occupational therapist, and Jean McMahon, who is a child's nurse. Coming into the lobby we notice Janice Shaw, famous dress designer, with her model, Ann Helen Fifield, who is wearing one of Janice’s famous creations. Pointing out some of the important facts in one of his encyclopedias to Allan Finzer, who owns a large hotel in New York City, is Charles Chase. Charles has just published “Chase’s Encyclopedia.” (Itaii. i.fixo ifi iij . . . continued Also attending the reunion we see Gerald Herrington, who is teaching agriculture at Main Street School, discusing farming with Frank Sheldon and Jimmy Dunigan, who have taken over the Fairdale Farms. Discussing the centralization of the public schools in Hoosick Falls are Gilbert Green, the architect and Charles Ayers, who plans to get the contract for the mason work. Looking quite pleased is Janet Baker, a member of the Board of Education. Glancing at the door, we see Julia Lasson, president of the First Na- tional Bank of Hoosick Falls. With her is her secretary, Audrey Bain. Also in their party, we see Beverly Snyder, who is a teller in the bank. Hearing a roar, we all run to the windows where we see a lucious, red, sports convertible drive up. Stepping out of it we see Don Wilcox and his assistant, Warren Brundige, who are well known for their artistic designs in automobiles. We also see Beverly Post, a member of the executive branch of the magazine, “Glamor, talking to Carol Hulihan. Going closer, we hear Bev asking Carol to pose as cover girl for next month’s magazine. Carol’s smile has made her a “cover girl” on magazines all over the country. Sitting out on the terrace discussing their different fields of occupa- tions, we see Ann Ashworth, who is an air line hostess, Harriet Shaw, who is a dental hygienist, and Barbara Dorr, who owns and operates a riding academy. They have so much in common (?) Asking “Sam” to play a song we see Julia Fink, who is a noted au- thor. One of her latest books is, “How to Make Money and Get Along with Teachers.” The Honorable Judy Thompson, Mayor of Pownal. is seen talking with Janet McKernon, who is a stockholder of the Bell Telephone Com- pany. Holding her own in a discussion, we see Mary Lou Carr, who has tak- en Miss Martha Roundtree's place on “Meet the Press.” Coming in the side door is George LeBarron, who is owner of the new A P Store in Eagle Bridge, New York. It's wonderful to see this reunion of the Class of ’53. Betty Kane, Social Studies teacher at Troy High School, is having quite a discussion with our hostess, Doris. Seeing a lovely landscape on the wall we inquire and find out that it is done by Peter Smith, a well-known artist. Some of his paintings are hanging in the Museum of Art in New York. While we are eating, we have a chance to really look around and we see Robert Appel, a well-known General in the U. S. Marines. Also seat- ed at the same table is Glenn Smith, who is a professor of English at Harvard. Notice: Transportation for the reunion was provided by Kenny Wallace, owner of the “Last Chance Bus Company.” The seven-course meal, which was so delicious, was prepared by Joan Marker, who is a noted food consultant. H. Shaw J. Kipp (IzbijxLtij Most Versatile John It. Smith—Phyllis DuRoss Most Brilliant Peter Smith—Janet Andrew To Be Remembered Longest John R. Smith—Carol McMartin Best Sport Frank Sheldon—Carol McMartin Class Comedian John McClure—Shirley Marker Quietest Alan Finzer—Flora Peters Class Coquette Don Wilcox—Carol Hulihan Most Ambitious Peter Smith—Beverly Post Best Dressed Glenn Smith—Ann Helen Fifjeld Most Musical Dick Liporace—Phyllis DuRoss Done Most for Class Pete Smith—Marie Magisano Most Ideal Glenn Smith—Ann Helen Fifield Most Athletic John R. Smith—Phyllis DuRoss Best Looking Glenn Smith - C. Hulihan - E. Barber Best Dancer Ron Gardiner—Carol McMartin Most Likely to Succeed Gil Green—Janet Andrew Friendliest Frank Sheldon—Ann Helen Fifield Typical Teenager Frank Sheldon—Carol McMartin As we, the Closs of 1953, pass through these doors for the last time, there are many memories we hold dear, but the one we will always cherish is Hoosick Falls High School. Its opportunities, its gay times and its under- standing faculty have given us a start in life. May we pledge ourselves to the task of being worthy and of upholding the trust you have placed in us. Farewell, and thank you Jbe.ni.oi 'JBiouJl ulj Janet Andrew Bob Appel Ann Ashworth Buster Ayers Janet Babcock Audrey Bain Janet Baker Eunice Barber Warren Brundige Tom Campbell Mary Lou Carr John Chapman Charles Chase Mary IJaly Barbara Dorr James Dunigan Phyllis DuRoss Ann Helen Fifield Jane Fillmore Julia Fink Ronald Gardiner Gilbert Green Gerald Harrington Carol Hulihan Betty Kane Judith Kipp Doris Kramer Margaret Kver Julia Lasson George LeBarron Richard Liporace Marie Magisano “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” The Minuet’’ “Winged Victory” “The Fourposter” Blithe Spirit” The Peacemaker” “A Rose Among Thorns” “Dream Girl” “Loco” “Life With Father” “Stage Door” “Laffing Room Only” “The Importance of Being Earnest” “Let Us Be Gay” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “A Farmer Takes a Wife” “Billion Dollar Baby” “Once in a Lifetime’ “Junior Miss” “The Gypsy Lady” “Idiot’s Delight” “Prologue to Glory” “Boy Meets Girl” “South Pacific” “The Time of Your Life” “Made in Heaven” A Young American” “What a Life” “Frenchie” “Winter Soldier” “The Music Master” “The Wisdom Tooth” Joan Marker Shirley Marker John McClure Janet McKernon Jean McMahon Carol McMartin Benny Moy Grace Palmateer Flora Peters Beverly Post Beverly Rose Harriet Shaw Janet Shaw Frank Sheldon Glenn Smith Pete Smith Beverly Snyder Judy Thompson Ann Van Der Kar Kenny Wallace Donny Wilcox John R. Smith “The Royal Family” “The Little King” “Sweethearts” The Maker of Dreams” “Coquette” “Golden Boy” “Time is a Dream” “No Time for Comedy” “Accent on Youth” “Born Yesterday” “Present Laughter” Design for Living” “Within the Law” “Best Foot Forward” “Student Prince” “Merrily We Roll Along” “A Young Man’s Fancy” “Loyalties” “The Devil’s Disciple” “The Vagabond King” “Will O’ the Wisp” The Juniors, one of the liveliest groups in school, have been watching the Seniors’ every move in order to be able to take over next year. During the year the class had a Sadie Hawkins Dance, a food sale, and a basket- ball game between the junior boys and girls. Of course, we mustn’t for- get the class rings which arrived on March 11. Preparations are under way for a successful Junior Prom which is to be held on June 19. Their class officers were: President..............................Dorothy Hansen Vice-President ........................Sarah Holt Secretary..............................Elinor Niles Treasurer .............................Robert Adrian Student Council members: Marcia Dunigan Betty Russell Dorothy Hansen Helen Betner The class of '55 began this year by electing the following officers: President .............................Robert Lohnes Vice-President ........................Shirley Howard Secretary .............................John Yurcwitch Treasurer .............................Ted Brogue We knew we needed money so we sold homemade candy apples, gum, potato chips, etc., at a football game and netted a tidy sum. We decided to sell more food, so we had a food sale at Cuddihy’s and made a size- able sum for the treasury. Now we are working on what we hope will be a successful dance on March 27th. Our advisors this year were Miss Shirn and Miss Boyce. CL Ditihniun CLix The Freshman Class started the year of 1952-53 with the election of officers in November. President Vice-President Secretary ... Treasurer . .. Raymond Sheffer Greta Daun Polly Armstrong Janice LeBarron The first project we started was the selling of magazines. We earn- ed $101 from that. In January the class had an election of monitors. The four following represented our class: Eddie Mansueto, Hugh Pine, Roland Bugbee, and Deborah Dooley. We sponsored a basketball game between two teams consisting of boys in Freshman class. We plan to have a dance or fun night in the future. Our class advisors are Miss Hiney and Mrs. Potts. ACTIVITIES -Mi [tofi 1 ll' iil j£ 11 First row: Shirley Howard. Eileen Coon. Charles Ayers. Marilyn Sells. Beverly Post. Peter Smith, Jenney Senecal, Mrs. Kelly. Second row: June Rose, Judy Stewart. Audrey Bain. Janet Andrew, Grace Palmateer. Beverly Snyder. Mary Jane Farley. Third row: Roberta Reed, Barbara Balder, Harriet Shaw. Marie Magisano. Co� Wi£7££ CLuL First row: Pat Webster, Mary Jane Earley. Janice LeBarron. Barbara Hanselman, Judy Kipp, Beverly Post, Jo Ann Maleady, Beverly Salisbury, Ann Bouplon, Pat McMahon. Second row: Ann Van Der Kar, Betty Russell. Grace Palmateer. Beverly Snyder. Barbara Palmateer, Beverly Rose, Beverly Johnson, Janet Pine. Pat Kalinowski. Third row: Joan Sherman. Judy Thompson. Audrey Bain, Janet Andrew. Harriet Shaw. Shirley Marker, Esther Baldwin. Fourth row: Shirley Brownell, Theresa Schmigel, Janet Babcock. Jean Borage. Norma Brown. UnduitiiaL First row: James McMahon, Richard Odell. William Haynes. Donaid Pokines. Fritz Strecker, My- ron Hall, Ronald Mead. Calvin Morgan. James Parker. Robert Niles. Charles Hathaway. Second row: Allan Hoag. Forrest Herrington. Nick Flynn. Leonard Gefken. John Tudor, Donald Wilcox. John Chapman. William Chapones. Lonnie Dunlop. Kenneth Salisbury’, Robert Bissonette. Third row: John Paul, George Reagan. Frank Hathaway, Gerald Tate. Donald Mulready, Thomas Hackett. James Snyder, Karl Austin. Fred Allen. Fourth row: Fred Brown. Richard Howe. John Yurewitch. Stanley Neigoda. James Dunigan. Kenneth Wallace. Donald Miner. tics cu First row: Pat McGrath. JoAnn Maleady. Mary Jane Earley. Mary Lou Carr. Ann Sheldon. Brum Brownell. Julia Lasson, Catherine Peabody. Pat McMahon. Pat Kalinowski. Second row: Miss Shim. Peter Smith. Ronald Seifert. John Tomlinson. Robert Niles. Ronald Gardiner. Fred Allen. Robert Closson, William Bakaitis. William Carroll. Third row: Helen Betner. Marilyn Jones, Shirley Marker. Vivian Smith, Barbara Dorr. Gay Harter. Alice Fink. Fourth row: Marie Magisano, Mary Daly. Marcia Walker. CM Front row. left to right: Doris Kramer. Mary Kipp. Jean Watt. Judy Stewart. Harriet Shaw. Aud- rey Bain. Roberta Shaw. Jane Weir. Second row. left to right: Ann Bordeaux. Mary Jane Eariey, Roberta Reed. Ellen Eighmey, Barbara Balder. Janet Babcock. Florence Leeseman. Marilyn Sells, Eileen Coon. Betty Kane. Vivian Smith. Miss Mary Powers. St udent Council Front row, left to right: Fritz Strecker. Mary Lasson. Carolyn Cone. Marcia Dunigan, Janet An- drew . Helen Betner. Janice LeBarron. Judy Stewart, Teddy Brogue. Second row, left to right: Betty Russell. Janet Baker. Julia Lasson. Peter Smith. Kenneth Salisbury, Bobby Joe Lohnr.v, Charles Chase. Janet Pine. Dorothy Hansen. Miss Deliganis. Front row: Travis. Rice, Hall, Strecker. Sheldon. Bakitis, Sheffer. Sargood. Bugbee. DiMaggio. Second row: Mr. Bullock. Haner. Ellis. Shirey, Snyder. Dunlop. Daun. LeBarron. Piritz, Harring- ton. Hewitt. Powers. Third row: Tudor. North. Hoffman. Hansen, Kuebler, Hathaway, Austin, Gefken. Clniitmai ££H£ 1SllHll The Hoosick Falls High School Band has been built up to its greatest number of players this year. We now have a 58-piece Senior Rand well in- strumented and a great credit to the school. The Senior Band has a “feed- er” band, the Junior Band, which numbers 50 players. These players in the Junoir Band graduate to the Senior Band when their playing ability warrants the change. The Senior Band is not limited to High School students. There are 19 grade students in the Senior Band. The Junior Band consists solely of grade students. In November eight players participated in the sectional All State Fes- tival in the Band at Northville Central School. As this article goes to press, there are several things in which the Band participates yet this year. The annual Spring Concert is scheduled for late in April: the band travels to Hudson for sectional competition in Grade III on May 8th: play the state Elks convention in Albany on May 23rd, play the annual Decoration Day parade in Hoosick Falls on May 30th; the annual Band picnic some-time in June and to close the year, graduation exercises on June 22nd. Chorus Front row; Pearl Hewitt. JoAnn Maleady, Pat McMahon. Shirley Parker. Catherine Peabody, Janet Hoffman, LuAnne Merrill. Barbara Hanselman. Janice LeBarron. Pat Webster. Carolyn Cone, Pat Bierwirth, Connie Church. Deboiah Dooley. Barbara Hart. Second row: Ann Van Der Kar, Pat McGrath. Pat Kalinowski. Priscilla Ferraninni. Marian Rea- gan, Sally McClure. Carol Hover. Edna Chase. Judy Kipp, Beverly Post. June Rose. Eleanor Lockrow, Shirley Andrew. Shirley Howard. Third row: Barbara Robinson. Alice North, Mary Jane Earley. Pat Bump. Margo Farrara. Marcia Dunigan, Gay Harter, Barbara Dorr. Olga Mitchell. Janet Babcock. Barbara Palmateer. Bev- erly Kipp. Charlotte Holt. Caroline Ruebel. Ruth Brown. Mrs. Eloise Canzeri. Fourth row: Audrey Brenenstuhl. Barbara Robeitson. Roberta Reed. Arlene Burdick. Sarah Luke, Alberta Metcalf. Marilyn Jones, Yvonne La Magdaline. Virginia Cure. Frederica Cure. Mar- garet Weber. Alice Fink. Janet McKemon. Mary Sargood, Sandra McArt. Beverly Salisbury. Fifth row: Christian Hansen, Grace Palmateer. Beverly Rose. Verona Svnder. Helen Darling. Bev- erly Travis, Marilyn Wallace, Florence Leeseman. Shirley Marker. Janet Pine. Beverly John- son. Joan Marker, Charlotte Gibbons, Mary Fleming. Arthur Hyde. Sixth row: Myron Hall. Richard Sargood. Ronald Seifert. Gerald Tate. Leonard Gefken, William LeBarron. Fred Brown. Bruce Brownell. Ronald Gardiner. Richard Howe. John Tomlinson, Cart Piritz. William Shirey, Donald Mulready, Edward Mansueto. Ted Brogue. j’Otne.makinc) First row: Miss Dadson. Mary Sargood. Flora Peters. Ann Van Der Kar. Audrey Bain, Jane Kil� more, Margaret Kyer. Janet Baker. Janet McKemon. Ann Sheldon, Esther Baldwin. Arlene Bur- dick, Miss Case. Second row: Mary Lasson, Sarah Luke. Virginia Cure. Barbara Hall. Norma Brown. Shirley Brownell. Jeannette Harrington. Mary Kipp, Sandra Pine. Barbara Robertson. Theresa Cross. Evelyn Beagle. Mary Ann Chapones. Eleanor Lockrow, Yvonne La Magdeline. Third row: Charlotte Metcalfe. Elberta Metcalfe. Ruth Brown. Carol Hover. Corina Jones. Debbie Dooley, Louann Merrill. Barbara Hanselman. Eileen Coon. Shirley Parker. Priscilla Ferrannini, Roberta Shaw. Fourth row: Marion Reagan. Shirley Travis, Marilyn Wallace. Patricia Bump. Betsy James, Mary Fleming. Arvella Freeman. Shirley Jones. Jennie Senecal, Jane Weir, Carolina Cone. Rita Hunt. iBuielral'l 'Unum Front row: Donald Sargood. Kenneth Wallace. Richard Frederickson, Richard Liporace. James Synder. Donald Miner. Ted Brogue. Second row: Glenn Smith, Ronald Gardiner. John Chapman. Charles Hathaway. John Tudor. Warren Brundige. Coach Eighmey. Third row: James Dunigan. Bruce Brown. Charles Chase. Peter Cross. Norman Oliver. Robert Jaslowich. Hoosick Falls 10 Hoosac Prep Opponent 6 15 Greenwich 9 14 Hoosac Prep 5 10 Ballston Spa 4 7 South Glens Falls 10 0 Burnt Hills 2 9 Schuylerville 5 1 Corinth 6 9 Waterford 2 This year’s baseball team, made up mostly of veterans, came thru with a good record of six wins and three defeats. The squad was going great until it met South Glens Falls and Burnt Hills, who put an end to its winning Streak and erased any chance of our capturing the county title. All in all. Coach Eighmey and the team had a fine season. tootlTafl 'Jt eam Coach Eighmey’g football team had a rather indifferent season this year, winning 3 and losing 4. The squad just couldn’t find the spark when the going was tough. But it always went down fighting. We were lucky enough to play two games under the lights. Scores Hoosick Falls Opponent 27 Schuylerville 12 12 Ballston Spa 24 56 VVarrensburg 29 27 Salem 50 45 Cambridge 6 12 South Glens Falls 28 26 Greenwich 36 'unify iQuike.ti'aLL Under a new coach, Gus Raitz, the basketball team established a rec- ord of 8 wins and 10 losses. After starting off with 4 straight wins, the team cooled off mainly because of the lack of height and weakness in defense. Although going out and fighting all the way, the facts were against us. Hats off to Coach Raitz and the boys for a job well done. H. F. H. S. Opp. 46 Schuylerville 39 61 Greenwich 45 61 Granville 44 47 Granville 42 40 Ballston 48 42 Stillwater 66 42 Corinth 63 49 Waterford 40 51 South High 55 50 Burnt Hills 45 27 Schuylerville 39 59 Greenwich 51 59 Waterford 49 49 Stillwater 62 54 Ballston 59 40 Corinth 63 46 South High 62 42 Burnt Hills 67 'J.. 1 l'. iSuifcetknll The Junior Varsity, under the fine coaching of Bill Rourke, finished the season with a record of 10 wins and 8 defeats. The team looked as if it would take the championship again this year until Bill lost two of his key men and could not find ample replacements. Anyway, it was a good season for Bill and the boys. F. H. S. Opp. 27 Schuylerville 35 25 Greenwich 31 36 Granville 19 58 Granville 46 51 Ballston 30 58 Stillwater 23 28 Corinth 26 37 Waterford 29 24 South High 51 32 Burnt Hills 45 43 Schuylerville 39 46 Greenwich 51 43 Waterford 49 48 Stillwater 62 49 Ballston 59 19 Corinth 63 27 South High 62 33 Burnt Hills 67 climitij ChES-T-ie-utUii Kii-st row: Captain. Ann Helen Fifield. Missing i Co-Captain Carol Ann McMartin. Second row . left to right: Carol Hulihan. Helen Betner. Elinor Nilas. Phyllis DuRoss. Ellen Eighmey. Julia Lasson, Ann Ashworth. Left to right: LuAnne Merrill. Patience Bierwirth. Gay Harter. Marcia Dunigan. Barbara Hanselman £ . c. First Row—Doris Kramer: Janice LeBarron: Lou Ann Merrill: Barbara Hanselman: Mary Lasson: Marcia Dunigan; Janet Baker: Helen Betner: Ann Sheldon: Julia Lasson: Norma Brown: Betty Russell: Mary McCue. Second Row—Miss Meyer: Ann VanDerKar: Marion Reagan: Carol Hover: Vivian Smith: Caroline Ruebel: Ann Bordeaux: Ann Ashworth: Judy Thompson: Margaret Weber: Virginia Cure: June Rose; Eileen Coon: Shirley Howard. Third Row—Wanda Webster: Janet Pine: Beverly Johnson: Jean Borage: Gretta Daun: Barbara Palmateer: Beverly Snyder: Ruth Brown: Sandra McCart: Joan Sherman: Mary Sargood: Nellie Cook. Fourth Row—Shirley Marker: Marcia Walker: Charlotte Holt: Florence Leeseman: Janet Babcock: Phyllis DuRoss: Barbara Dorr: Olga Mitchell: Gay Harter: Grace Palmateer: Beverly Rose: Shir- lev Jepson. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Janet Baker Marcia Dunigan Helen Betner Ann Sheldon BOARD OF EDUCATION Hoosick Falls High School (?6U% C4 a.4 0? ilocvd; 1. Latin Scientific (College Preparatory) 2. Academic 3 Commeroal (Bookkeeping and Stenographic 4. Agriculture 5. Homemaking 6. Art 7. 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