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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1963 volume:

THE CLASS OF 1963 PRESENTS THE VAGABOND HOOSICK FALLS CENTRAL SCHOOL HOOSICK FALLS, NEW YORK FOREWORD The theme of the 1963 Vagabond is rep- resentative of our class as a crosscut of American youth in modern and ab- stract ideas. Entering a world geared to increasing political tension and rapid scientific and social advancement, the youth of America have to be of a tough moral and physical fiber. To H.F.C.S. we offer our gratitude for the molding of our characters, for developing indi- vidual interests, and for preparing each of us to meet the challenge of life. VAGABOND STAFF ADVISER Mr. Maurice Beaulieu CO-EDITORS Judith Filkins, Susan Kovage. EDITORIAL STAFF Glenn Eytinge, Mary Jane Gates, Ellen Jones, Mary Rowley, Ralph Sternberg. Ethel Verba, Marilyn Walker, Dorothy Zimmer. Glenda Harrington PHOTOGRAPHY Mary Rowley Ralph Sternberg ART V ictor Pytko Robert Sargood BUSINESS Gayle Brownell, Sandra Chamber- lain, Gayle Gardner, Joseph Ran- court (Manager), Diane Smith, Shirley Stanley (Treasurer), Ralph Sternberg. TYPISTS Gayle Brownell, Gayle Gardner, Louise Leeseman, Claudia Sheffer, Diane Smith. Mina Starr, Norma Stevens, Elaine Seifert (absent). Cheryl Bakaitis JUNIOR STAFF Kathryn Areson, Jean Brust, Carol Calhoun, Elizabeth Davison, Sylvia Mello, Louise Nelson. TABLE OF CONTENTS IN MEMORIAM 4 IN APPRECIATION 5 SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE 6 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY 7 SENIORS 14 UNDERCLASSMEN 32 ACTIVITIES 42 ADVERTISING 77 SENIOR INDEX 79 IN MEMORY OF . . . WALTER WHITMAN CARPENTER A happy-go-lucky classmate and fine friend, Walt will always have a special place in the hearts of those who knew him. 4 IN APPRECIATION OF MISS DORA BOYCE Because of your service to us be- fore your retirement we wish to express our appreciation by dedi- cating this page of our yearbook to you. 5 A FINE SCHOOL BEGINS MR. JAMES H. BEAVERSON To the Class of 1963 On behalf of the faculty and staff I should like to extend congratu- lations to you upon completing your secondary school education. The people of the State of New York and the residents of our school district have provided this opportunity for you. We hope you have profited from the experiences offered and that your total education may be a never ending process of continued learn- ing. Our very best wishes to all of you in all your endeavors. 5 6 James H. Beaverson Superintendent WITH A FINE ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION LEFT TO RIGHT -- Mr. Earl Goodermote, Mr. Clyde Baker, Mr. Frederick J. McGuire, Dr. Harry P. Harrison, Mr. Charles L. Frazier (President). Mr. Ralph T. Moll. Mr. Arthur E. Smith, Mr. John S. Davison, Mr. Dewey McCart. Guidance Director Elementary Principal Mr. Philip Leonard High School Principal 7 IT CARRIES FORWARD TO A FACULTY Mr. Anthony Altobell Science Mr. Altobell examines Herman's cerebrum. Mr. Michael Angelo Social Studies Ed King gets help from Mr. Angelo. Mr. Bernard Balder Industrial Arts A student is instructed in the correct use of the metal lathe. Mr. Maurice Beaulieu English Mr. Beaulieu checks over yearbook material. Mr. Ralph Bullock Agriculture Is Prof thinking of a new joke to tell us? Mr. Ralph Brewster Social Studies Seventh grade social studies is a study of our home state. Miss Marion Case Home Economics Miss Case repairs a torn garment. 8 WELL VERSED IN SUBJECT MATTER Mrs. Elizabeth Connick Mathematics Percentages are simplified for Junior High math students. Mr. Warren Eastwick Social Studies Are there any donations for this history bulletin board? Mr. Douglas Eighmey Director of Physical Education Mr. Eighmey awaits his study hall charges. Mr. Theodore Guthridge Science Mr. Guthridge instructs his science students in human anatomy. Mr. Harry Karpiak Science and Mathematics Mr. Karpiak performs a post mortem on a chicken. Miss Charlotte Hulihan Business Education Miss Hulihan instructs Dawn Harrington in the use of the adding machine. Mrs. Eleanor Kelly Librarian Are my books overdue. Mrs. Kelly? THEY PRESENT A WELL-ROUNDED Mr. Alden Knight Mathematics Algebra students are shown the secrets of math by Mr. Knight. Mrs. Ruth Peereboom Home Economics Mrs. Peereboom guides Patty Nash in pin- ning on a pattern. Mrs. Carolyn Miller French Mrs. Miller points out places of interest to French pupils. Mr. William Peckham English Is that an A theme, Mr. Peckham? Mr. R. Price Milam Industrial Arts Mr. Milam demonstrates to his students. Mr. Donald Roy Social Studies Mr. Roy shows his history students where the gold rush began. Mrs. Carol Seifried English The SRA lab is used by Mrs. Sei- fried in her classes. CURRICULUM FOR OUR MENTAL NEEDS. Mr. Gilbert Wright Industrial and Driver Ed Mr. Wright gives up his seat to his willing student: Mr. Bertram Suitch English Isn't the play going too well, Mr. Suitch? Mr. Stanley Brostoski Art An explanation of the silk screen process is given. Mr. James Wahler Business Education Mr. Wahler checks attendance in the Short- hand I class. Mr. Mark Waltz Science and Mathematics Mr. Waltz balances a physics experiment. Mrs. Nancy Von Haggin Latin and Social Studies As senior adviser. Mrs. Von Haggin gives president Dick Niles a few pointers. Mrs. Helen Sennett English Mrs. Sennett pushes the fatal button. 11 CARE OF OUR HEALTH AND BODY IS Mrs. Eloise Canzeri Music Have you tuned it in yet, Mrs. C.? Mr. H. Luther Everly Music Mr. Everly replaces a pad on the tenor sax. Mrs. Christine Spence Dental Hygienist Does he have any cavities? Mrs. Rita Jones School Nurse Eye testing is a part of our health program. Mr. Harold Kenyon Physical Education Coach discusses game strategy. Miss Janet Edwards Physical Education Miss Edwards relaxes during a free moment. Mr. William Gilchrest Physical Education Coach Gilchrest looks on as the JV's practice. 12 ALSO A PRIMARY CONSIDERATION Mrs. Jeanne Rowley Mrs. Marian Redden Elementary Secretary Administrative Secretary Mrs. Barbara DeLuca Secretary Mr. John Frier School District Clerk BUS DRIVERS LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Niles, G. Haff. A. Brenenstuhl, H. Taber, M. Hoffman. A. Gulley, S. Scaglione, G. Brownell, W. Har- rington, W. Sheffer. B. Barber, Mrs. V. Yerke. CUSTODIAL STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Michie. G. Williams. J. Galvin, W. Young. M. Restino, W. Mc- Makin, W. Durkee. Absent: D. Miner. CAFETERIA STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Shaw, K. Chapman, V. Pugh. E. Robinson, B. Rietz, C. Rice, A. Bal- lou. H. Hall, L. McCart, P. Rasch, C. La- Flamme. Absent: M. Bradly, A. Holzhauer. Graduation day will be a momentous occa- sion for this senior class because it marks the successful comple- tion of twelve years of education, an education which taught them more than the 3R’s. These peo- ple have been encouraged in a variety of fields, and now the time has come for decisions which will affect them for the rest of their lives. Some will find jobs and immediately go to work, others might choose a branch of the Armed Forces, and still oth- ers will go on to further education. But, whatever they do, the experiences gained at H.F.C.S. will always be a guide. CAROL LILLIAN BABCOCK Shortie ''Common sense is not a common thing. — Junior Prom Committee. CHERYL BAKAITIS Tiger Puts a little sunshine into a cloudy day. — Chorus 1,2,3,4; Drama- tics Club 3,4; Ceramics 3,4; In- tramurals 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2; Tri- State 2,3; All-County 2; Year- book Staff 4; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Executive Committee 2, 3; Library Club 4; Photography Club 4; G.A.C. 1,2; Newspaper Staff 1,2. RICHARD PAUL NILES Dick Third baseman with a flair for hair. -- Student Council 3,4; Class Vice-President 3; Class Presi- dent 4; Football 2,3,4(Co-captain); Baseball 1,2,3,4; Junior Prom Com- mittee. BEVERLY JEAN CALLAHAN Beaverly Keep up appearances whatever you do. . , . Dickens — G.A.C. 1,2; Junior Prom Committee; Jun- ior Prom Court; Intramurals 1,2,3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Execu- tive Committee 3. STEVEN PHILIP SORKIN Steve Great lover seeks new worlds to conquer. -- Football 2,3,4; Bas- ketball 2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Fffench Club 2.4; Dramatics Club 4; Class President 1; Class Treas- urer 4; Student Council 1; Junior Prom Committee; All State 3,4. JUDITH ANN BROMIRSKI Judy A friend of yours and a friend of mine. — French Club 3, (Sec- retary-Treasurer); Future Teachers of America 3, (Treasurer), 4; Library Club 3,4; All State Sec- tional 3; Poster Committee 4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Class Vice- President 4; Junior Prom Commit- tee. WAYNE ALAN BOUPLON Granie Saturday's hero -- popular with girls. -- Football 2,3,4 (co- captain); Baseball 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Class Vice-President 2; Wrestling Team 3. KATHRYN ANN BINGHAM Kay Care free . . . everyone's friend. — French Club 2,3,4; Poster Com- mittee 4; G.A.C. 1,2; Chorus 1,2, 3.4. GAYLE IRENE BROWNELL Brownie Cool . . . calm . . . and col- lected. — Band 1,3,4; Junior Prom Committee and court; In- tramurals 1,2,3,4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Magazine Drive 4, (co- manager); Yearbook Staff 4; Class Secretary 1,2; G.A.C. 1,2; Stu- dent Council 1, (Secretary); News- paper staff 3; Commerce Club 1; Executive Committee 3. SUSAN BASS Sue Friendship is a sheltering tree. -- Band 1,2; Homemaking Club 1; Commercial Club 2. EARL GENE BROCK Earl” Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship. SANDRA HELEN CHAMBERLAIh Sandy V ivacious young equestrian.” — Band 1,2,3.4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dra matics Club 4; Newspaper Staff 1 2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; French Club 2,4; G.A.C. 1,2; Junior Prorr Committee. MARGARET ANN FITZPATRICK ‘ Peggy ' A favorite with those who know her. — Newspaper Staff 1,2; Li- brary Club 1,2; G.A.C. 1,2; Poster Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Prom Committee; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Junior Prom Court; Ceramics 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Homemaking Club 3. WILLIAM LEE BUSHNER Billy Have voice, will talk. — Base- ball 1,2,3,4. RITA GHIBAUDO Rita Our ambassador of good will. — Chorus 4; French Club 4; Dra- matics Club 4; American Field Service Exchange Student 4. DENNIS MARTIN BROMIRSKI Denny Why do I have to study? — Foot- ball 4; Baseball 1,2; Intramurals 3, 4. ROBERT FRANCIS BOWMAN Bob It was a hard fight, but I’m glad I won. -- Football 3,4; Wrestling Team 3. RANCES ANN DEAKIN Annie Annie, get your gun. — Ceram- ics; Copper Enameling. SAMUEL CASE COTTRELL Sam Good manners are made up of small sacrifices. -- Basketball 2, 3,4; Junior Prom Committee; Foot- ball 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3. PATRICIA LOUISE DEAKIN Pat True happiness is found in mak- ing others happy.-' -- Ceramics 3.4; Copper Enameling 3. WILLIAM J. BRUND1GE Bill Life is a joke and I help to im- prove it. -- Junior Prom Com- mittee; Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4. Being neat and attractive is my identification. --Chorus 1,2,3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Prom Committee; Ceramics 3; Com- merce Club 2; Intramurals 1,2.3, 4; G.A.C. 1,2; Newspaper Staff 4 CLINTON B. FREEMAN Clint A person who, by staying on the level, will rise higher in the end.' — Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1; Student Council 4; Junior Prom Committee. LINDA MARIE PIERCE “ Lin A girl whom we won't forget or be forgotten by. — Home- making Club 3. MARILYN JANE LEBARRON Mare'' Lucky is he to have her for his wife. — Chorus 2,3,4; Iloine- making Club 3. GLENN EYTINGE Glenn Still waters run deep. — Year- book Staff 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Dra- matics Club 3,4; French Club 3,4; Football 4. JUDITH ANNE F1LKINS Judy My ambition is to leave a little sunshine wherever I go. — Year- book Staff 4 (Co-editor); Band 1. 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.C. 1, 2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Newspaper Staff 1; Execu- tive Committee 1,2,3; Magazine Drive 4(Manager); Class Treas- urer 1; National Honor Society 3, 4. EARL WALTON KIPP JR. Kipper Life is just one darn thing after another. --Football 1,2,3.4; Agriculture 1,2,3. MARY JANE GATES Janie Beauty is its own excuse for be- ing. — Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.C. 1,2; Intramurals 3,4; lioinemaking Club 2,3; Junior Prom Court; Jun- ior Prom Committee; Executive Committee 3; Commerce Club 1; Library Club 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Cheerleading 4. SUSAN KOVAGE Sue Give me a ticket and I'll see the world. -- Yearbook Staff 4 (Co- editor); Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; G.A.C. 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 2,3; Class President 2,3; Prom Queen 3; Jun- ior Prom Committee; Newspaper Staff 1,2; Ring Committee 2; Tri- State 2,3; All-State 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Future Teachers of America 3. LOUISE CHRISTINE LEESEMAN Lou If we all could only smile as much as she. -- Intramurals 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1.2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; G.A.C. 1,2; Executive Committee 2; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Savings Bonds Program 4. PRISCILLA ALICE HOULTON 'Sally Speak freely what you think. -- Savings Bonds Program 4. WILLIAM A. GULLEY Bud A smooth sea never made a skill- ful mariner. — Student Council 2,4 (Vice-President); Class Treas- urer 3; Future Farmers of America 1,2,3 (Vice-President) ,4 (Presi- dent); Junior Prom Committee; In- tramurals 3; Ring Committee 3. PHILIP JAMES BRADLEY Phil , He takes life as he finds it, and he finds it good. MARILYN ELAINE SEIFERT Elaine In the future, we will never see a girl with a nicer personality. -- Chorus 1; Cheerleading 1,2,3; Li- brary Club 1; Student Council 1; G.A.C. 1,2; Junior Prom Court; Yearbook Staff 4. ETHEL MAY VERBA May May I shall either find a way or make one. -- Dramatics Club 3,4; Fu- ture Teachers Club 3,4 (President); Intramurals 1,2,3,4; G.A.C. 1.2; French Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Newspaper Staff 1; Junior Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council 4. ROBERT CARL FOWLER Carl” A hard task and the muscle to achieve it. — Bashford. -- Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers of America 1,2,3 (Treasurer), 4 (Treasurer). GLENDA JEAN HARRINGTON Glenda Life is a song. -- French Club 1, 2,3; Dramatics Club 3,4; G.A.C. 1, 2; Intramurals 3,4; Library Club 2, 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Cheer leading 3,4; Junior Prom Committee and Court; All State 3,4; Tri-State Music Festival 2,3; All County Music Festival 2; Year- book Staff 4; Executive Commit- tee 2. DAWN MARIE HARRINGTON Dawn It's a woman's privilege to change her mind. MICHAEL LEE MCCOUBREY Mike The greater man the greater courtesy. Tennyson — Basket- ball 3,4; Football 4; Baseball 2,3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Chorus 4. RAYMOND WILLIAM NILES Louie The 'moddin' boy . . . Chemist- to-be. -- Baseball 2,3; Football Manager 3.4; Basketball Mana- ger 3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Junior Prom Committee. RALPH STERNBERG Ralph Life is a picture, and I'll take it! — Baud 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 1,2,3,4; Drama- tics Club 3,4; French Club 3,4 (President); Yearbook Staff 4; In- tramurals 3,4; Basketball 1; Class Vice-President 1; Junior Prom Committee. WILLIAM THOMAS McSHANE Willy There's a good time,coming, boys. -- Football 1; Basketball 1.2. WILLIAM JAMES YUREWITCH Tank Beneath his feet no grass will grown. — Baseball 1,2. ELLEN SUSAN JONES Ellen It's wonderful to be natural when you're naturally wonderful. — Newspaper 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; French Club 3.4 (Vice-President); Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Prom Committee; Dramatics Club 4; Li- brary Club 2,3. ROBERT JOSEPH JONES JR. Jonesy I'll cross my bridges when I come to them. — Dance Com- mittee 4; Football 3. DIANE BARBARA SMITH Smitty Like champagne she sparkles. — Band 1,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; G.A.C. 1,2; Intramurals 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4. JOSEPH HENRY HANSELMAN Joe Energy and persistence conquer all things. — Agriculture 1,2,3, 4. DONALD BENEDICT NILES JR. Ben I won't dance, don’t ask me. — Future Farmers of America 1,2,3 (Secretary), 4 (Vice-President); Baseball 2,3,4; Football 3,4; In- tramurals 3; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Wrestling Team 4. WALTER ANTHONY POKINES Joe CLARENCE THOMAS HUNT Tom He that inquires much, learns much. — Intramurals 3; Future Farmers of America 4 (Secretary), An honest man is the noblest merit of God. JOSEPH LEO RANCOURT Joe Did you hear the joke about . . — Basketball 1; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Yearbook Staff 4; French Club 3. SHIRLEY ELIZABETH STANLEY Kitten Thought is deeper than all speech. — Band 1; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Library Club 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Ceramics 4; Newspaper Staff 1. WALTER LEO GATES Gaters I've got lots of ambition, but I hate to waste it on work. FRANCIS EDWARD KASAVIC11A JR. Kasey What's the use of worrying? -- Football 2,3.4; Wrestling Team 3; Intramurals 2,3. ERMA ELIZABETH KELLY Kelly An Irish girl with plenty of spirit. — Chorus 2,3,4. THOMAS MELLEN Tom Each man has his own desires. -- Ceramics 3,4; Savings Bonds Program 4. LINDA RUTH POTTER Lin All good things come in small packages. — Library Club. ROBERT A. SARGOOD JR. Bob” “Everyone knows his pleasant smile. -- Intramurals 3,4; Prom Committee; Poster Committee 4; Yearbook Staff 4. CLAUDIA ELLA SHEFFER “Claud She walked by and December seemed like May. -- Yearbook Staff 4; Library Club 4; Home- making Club 3; Ceramics 3,4. WILLIAM REIMER STEARNS “Bill A time to keep silent and a time to speak. Ecclesiastes III — Fu- ture Farmers of America 1,2,3,4. ROBERT LEE YUREWITCH Bob Everyday is Judgment Day — use a lot of it. -- Baseball 2,3,4; Savings Bonds Program 4. VERNON P. WEEDEN Vern The farmers are the founders of human civilization. Webster -- Future Farmers of America 1,2,3, 4; Intramurals 3; Baseball 3. - MINA MAE STARR -sir Laughter is the spirit of life. — Library Club 1,2,3,4 (President); Yearbook Staff 4; Intramurals 1. 2,3,4; Savings Stamp Program 4. JOYCE MAE TOWNSEND Joyce For any event you have planned, she’s never too busy to lend a hand.” -- Chorus 3,4; G.A.C. 1, 2; Prom Attendant 3; Library Club 2,3,4; Junior Prom Committee. THOMAS D. NESBITT ”T. D.” If ambition means success, I am on my way. — Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1, 3; Class Treasurer 2; Football 2, 3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; French Club 1.2,3. DONALD VICTOR PYTKO Vic I see my future in the stars. -- Junior Prom Committee; Year- book Staff 4; Poster Committee 4. WALTER RIETZ Walt The world is as you take it. — Future Farmers of America 1,2,3. ROGER WEBSTER WHITE MaHa Individuality cannot be copied. — Football 2,3,4; Band 1; Intra- murals 3. ROBERT WILLIAM WILLIAMS Willie Girls arc like a passing fad. — Baseball 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4. DOROTHY ZIMMER LANCE RICHARD TURNER Lance I’ll conquer the world in my 'puddle jumper.' --Baseball 1; Soccer 1,2. “ Dotty Love is the jewel that wins the world. — Yearbook Staff 4; Pep Squad 1; Future Teacher's Asso- ciation 4 (Secretary); Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Modern Dance 1; Traffic Squad 1; French Club 1,2,3,4; Newspaper 1,3,4; Hockey Team 1; Dramatics 1; All State Music Fes- tival 3. ROBERT HAROLD THOMAS Bob They often think who rarely talk. — Basketball 1,2; Intramurals 3; Class Representative 1; Band 1. MARY GAILOR ROWLEY Mary Every cloud has its silver lining. -- Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4 (President); Junior Prom Committee; Photography Club 3; Ceramics 4; French Club 3,4; Fu- ture Teachers of America 3; Dra- matics Club 4; C.A.C. 2; News- paper Staff 2; Yearbook Staff 4. NORMA JEAN STEVEN'S Norma Speech is silver, silence is golden. — G.A.C. 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3,4; Year- book Staff 4. MARILYN ANNE WALKER Merril A true friend is a rare specimen. -- Chorus 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1, 2,3,4; Dramatics Club 3,4; French Club 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Prom Committee; Future Teachers of America 3,4. EDWARD NELSON STARR Skip Take life as you find it -- but improve it if you can. -- Basket ball 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Future Farmers of America 1,2,4. - •£RCLASSMEN LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW: J. Lanoue, C. Calhoun. P. Bal- lou. E. Davison, K. Wade. 2nd ROW: J. Dwyer. R. Cutler, D. LeBarron, K. Cipperly. 3rd ROW; D. Cadoret, D. Decker. T. Chapman. J. Whittet. 4th ROW: L. Nelson, K. Areson, E. Gavagan, J. Brust. J. Cipperly. 5m ROW; P. Kipp. R. Bouplon. Doug Eighmey. B. Baker, H. Cipperly. 6th ROW; Mr. Peck- ham. A. Ruditis, P. Atwood, J. Fisk. E Willbrant. 7th ROW; J. Fitzpatrick. A. Baker, A. Robinson, D. Filkins. D. Eighmey. CLASS This year the class of 1964 has been engaged in many activities, both social and academic. Class officers include President Kitty Areson, Vice president Richard Lassor, Secretary Cheryl Frank, and Treasurer Jim Whittet. Our Student Council repre- sentatives are Allen Baker, Cheryl Frank and Ann Ruditis. We spon- sored several dances, two of which were after home basketball games and one was on a Saturday night entitled the Loco-Motion. The executive committee, composed of Bruce Baker, Allen Baker, Betsy Davison, Wendy Green, Jean Hoag, and Jerry Moseley, as well as class officers planned and ef- ficiently executed a Spaghetti Dinner which was our initial money-raising project for the year. The annual Junior Prom climaxes the year’s events of our class. Mr. Altobell stirs the sauce. CLASS OFFICERS Kathryn Areson, president; Richard Lassor, vice-presi- dent; James Whittet, treasurer; Cheryl Frank, secretary. 34 OF 1964 We prepare for our dinner. Betsy awaits the prom. LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; J. Hoag. C. Frank, C. Stevens. 2nd ROW: R. Shaefer, M. Miller, D. Marsh, A. Nea- ton. 3rd ROW: V. Tilton, C. Freemyer, S. Nash, N. Trombley. 4th ROW; B. LeBarron, S. Peckham, P. Luskin, G. Sheffer. 5th ROW: E. O'Brien. G. Mc- Cart, G. Loomis, D. McEvoy. 6th ROW: B. Green. S. Woodard, J. Townsend. S. Mello. 7th ROW: C. Philpott. R. Lassor, G. Moseley, G. Tilley, L. Goodermote. The camera strikes back at Don Marsh. 35 LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: K. Gibbons. R. Hanselman, B. Brown. C. Fink, G. Buswell. L. Fowler. 2nd ROW: S. Cottrell. D. Hall. D. Brundige, E. Bennett. C. Weeden, J. Eldred. 3rd ROW; L. Gardner, B. Oanforth, G. Freemyer. M. Gottschalk, G. Hall, P. Harrison, A. Hayes. 4th ROW: K. Foster. K. Gor- man, G. Wysocki. L. Jones, L. Zimmer, F. Harrington, J. Winne. 5th ROW: G. Jordan, D. Hathaway, D. Andrew, S. Van Der Kar, A. Yerke. 6th ROW: T. Hoag, G. Harrington, J. Helft, D. Hunt, E. Szetela. 7th ROW: G. Hynick, W. High- field, P. Hull. A. Davendonis, L. Baker, S. Ingraham. 8th ROW: M. Rice, W. Halstead, A. Cornell, L. Frier, D. Will- brant, G. Dooley. CLASS OFFICERS Stephen Ingraham, vice president; Marion McCart, presi- dent; Anthony Hayes, treasurer; Deborah Markiewicz, secretary. 36 CLASS The Class of 1965 began the school year by electing Class officers. Elected were President, Marion McCart; Vice President, Steven Ingraham; Treasurer, Tony Hayes; Secretary, Deborah Markiewicz. Student Council representatives also elected were Paul Harrison, Sandra Reynolds, and Gail Buswell. Advisers were Mr. Roy, Mr. Eighmey, and Mr. Knight. The high- lights of our first dance were a twist and limbo contest with cider and doughnuts as refreshments. Another dance was also sponsored by the sophomore class after the last basketball game of the season, on March 1. In March the class put on a food sale for which all food articles were donated by class members. As activity of an academic nature the sophomore class challenged the freshman class to a College Bowl session. As a sequel to the previous Senor vs. Junior College Bowl. In May the annual sophomore class trip will include a visit to the Palisades and the general New York City area. The class had a very successful year and looks with high hopes to their future years at Hoosick Falls Central. Paul Harrison serves as monitor for his classmates. OF 1965 Warren practices earnestly. LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW; C. Lemon, N. Moon. B. Kane. D. Markiewicz. C. Rancourt. R. Philpott. 2nd ROW: C. Peterson. C. McNeilly, L. Sherman. S. Harrington, A. Pudvar. 3rd ROW: D. Rosenberg, I. Shapiro, J. Hawks, M. McCart, L. Szetela. S. Reynolds. 4th ROW: K. Milliman, J. Sprague. G. Mi- lem. R. Pitt, N. Rowley. S. Smith. 5th ROW: G. Turner, G. Taber. H. Robson, R. Seney. D. Smith. 6th ROW: W. Jones, L. Kessler, E. Langlais, R. Pleasant, R. Novak. 7th ROW: G. Niegoda, T. Smith, G. Pine, C. Kouage. 8th ROW: R. Schmigel, F. Keyes, T. Rowland, R. Malo. Marion and Cissie mean to pass. The whole gang is here. 37 CLASS We the Class of 1966 are proud to be the first class to actually begin our secondary education in this outstanding building. With anti- cipation we look to the future and shall endeavor to uphold the high scholastic record and fine traditions of Hoosick Falls Central School as set forth by previous classes and to gain the leadership and initiative to keep pace with our new school. So far during the year we have held one dance following a basketball game. Further profit-making ac- tivities are planned. Our class officers are Danny Scott -- president, Andrea Cook -- vice-president, Linda Cappellino -- secretary, and Stephen Taber --treasurer, succes- sor to Rhey Plumley. LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW: G. George, D. Redden, B. Cipperly, S. Shaughnessy, L. Cappellino, A. Gifford. 2nd ROW: J. Burdick. R. Farquharson, D. DeLuca, G. Bedard. 3rd ROW: R. Evans, R. Frank, R. Plumley, R. Danforth, J. Gava- gan. 4th ROW; K. McMahon, M. Bromirski, J. Richards, A. Cook, L. Hoffman, T. Rice. R. Domine. 5th ROW: P. Bab- cock. W. Williams. S. Busby. T. Bowman, M. Gardner, A. Baker. 6th ROW: D. Wilson, G. Harrison, S. Taber. T. Beck- stein, C. Brownell, W. Sheffer. 7th ROW: R. McKearin, D. Bingham, T. Dunlop, A. Granger, S. Davison, R. Eddy. 8th ROW: F. Carelli, R. Okerman. J. Arnold,1 K. White. G. Scott. The library is a quiet spot. CLASS OFFICERS Linda Cappellino, secretary; Rhey Plumley, treasurer; George Scott, president; Andrea Cook, vice-president. 38 OF 1966 What's for dessert, boys? Andy needs a housekeeper. LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; M. Stevens, L. Luciani, L. Seney, S. Hunt. L. Kane. 2nd ROW: P. Waytkus, T. Neaton. T. Lemon. R. Rose. 3rd ROW: G. Haff. L. Langlais, L. Lassor, B. Tinkham, P. Hub- bard. 4th ROW: A. Milem, L. Hubbard, C. Keyes, A. Keohler, M. Van DER Kar. 5th ROW: S. Harrington, J. Markiewicz, N. Stevens. M. Schmigel. N. Taber. 6th ROW: D. Prebble, A. Hall, M. Her- ring, F. Dowling, D. Harrington, R. Smith. E. King. 7th ROW: S. Noble, G. Starr. T. LeBarron, F. Thomas, R. Hustler. Studyhall is an important time. 39 JUNIOR HIGH This year the seventh grade students stepped across the division between elementary and junior high procedures. For the first time they experienced the changing of classes and teachers for different subjects. Six pupils represent these classes in the Student Council: Diane Fowler, Howard Harrington, and Pat Scaglione from the seventh grade; William Cot- trell, Helen Hayes, and Frank Reynolds from the eighth. These students partici- pate in the regular meetings and ac- tivities of the Council. The social activities of the classes included five informal dances held in the school cafeteria. A library of paperbound books was set up in Mrs. Seifreid's room. Two eighth grade girls, Pamela Foster and Judy Ellis, acted as librarians, and all seventh and eighth grade students were allowed to borrow books as in a real library. EIGHTH GRADE LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; G. Cornell, C. Daven- donis, P. Foster, D. Miller, H. Hayes, P. Mato. 2nd ROW: R. Metcalfe. H. Mentiply, H. Moseley, R. Ingraham. R. Goodermote, M. Benkoski. 3rd ROW: G. George, W. Cottrell, J. Colegrove, W. Cook, R. Hall. L. Brust. 4th ROW: S. Eddy, W. Altereid, S. Granger, B. Lingner, R. Armitage. D. Mihuta, L. Bedard. 5th ROW: J. Hall, D. Dooley, M. Herring, S. Brownell, B. Ellis, M. Goodermote. 6th ROW: D. Hanselman, P. Holzhauer. B. McCart, L. Hoffman, H. Harrington, B. McClellan, T. Dwyer, M. Hanselman, M. Luskin. 7th ROW: J. McCart, T. Gorman, J. Goodrich. D. Har- rison, J. Filkins, L. Du Ross, J. Cottrell, J. Ellis. LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: K. Pokines, S. Stetson, N. Nelson, B. Tomlinson, D. Springer, P. Nash. 2nd ROW: J. Robertson. B. Marsh. L. Southworth, E. Ther- riault. 3rd ROW: F. Reynolds. R. Whittet. R. Thurber, B. Schaefer, R. Springer. 4th ROW: Richard Lavin. G. Whittet, L. Weeden, D. Pugliese, R. Springer. 5th ROW: S. Tanner, N. Steller, E. Sprague, B. Odell. 6th ROW: J. Toohey, R. Steller, J. Winne, J. Trombly. 7th ROW: D. Redden, W. Sheffer, C. Rowland, R. Scott. SEVENTH GRADE A reading laboratory started for eighth graders was to improve their reading level by two years. In twelve weeks reading comprehension and speed are increased by this method. A Junior Red Cross under the leader- ship of Mr. Brewster and composed of two representatives from each of six, seventh, and eighth grade homerooms has been organized. These people formed a council to plan activities and select committees to carry out these plans. Activities include preparing booklets on the Red Cross to send to foreign nations, working for the Health Center, and making disaster kits. In a special Junior High Science Club composed of 17 students, science equipment and the use of it was studied. Its main purpose was to allow students to pursue their individual inter- ests and to do research on different phases of science. Besides these, the junior-high set a fast pace athletically with its football and basketball teams. LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW: A. Niles, P. Wilson. Lauretta Paquette, Laurreen Paquette, M. Shaw, V. Wright. 2nd ROW: W. Robson, R. Metcalfe, R. Wil- son. W. Miller, R. Schroeder. 3rd ROW: G. Reynolds, D. Norton, J. Roys, D. La Fond, D. Rice. 4th ROW: E. Peckham, P. Scaglione, H. Me Lucas. W. Lohnes, L. Monroe. S. Moon. 5th ROW: P. O'Brien, J. Stewart. N. Townsend, S. Lewis. R. Taber. 6th ROW: C. Williams, D. Wysocki. C. Stearns, D. Sprague, P. Young. 7th ROW: N. Whitman. M. Richards, F. Redden, R. Motsiff, D. Matatt. 8th ROW: D. Rowley, D. Pitt. D. Roberson, R. McCarvin, J. Van Horne, R. LaPorte. LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: G. George, S. Frank. S. Hall, M. Guber. N. Hillman. M. Gifford. 2nd ROW; M. Brown, L. Andrews. R. Carver, J. Kane, J. Granger. 3rd ROW: L. Ingraham, B. Keohler, C. George. T. Kelly. 4th ROW: H. Harrington, T. High- field, M. King, D. Hoag. 5th ROW: S. Gardner, R. Danforth, D. DeLuca, D. Fowler, B. Cook. 6th ROW: D. Brownell. D. Gardner, B. Gardner, J. Danforth. C. Bogardus, D. Durkee. 7th ROW: D. Kjelgaard, J. Cottrell. K. Brownell. R. Domine, W. Brown. 8th ROW; K. Burns, J. Gardner. T. Baldwin. J. Hansel- man, P. Cipperly. F. Danforth. Equally important to good academic standing is a well-rounded person- ality. True the world needs nuclear phys- icists and neuro-surgeons, but it also needs teachers, musicians, athletes, librarians, and similarly talented people. The HFCS curriculum is designed to include outlets for individual leadership, creativity, and special abilities. A number of hobbies too expensive to pursue individually are available to the stu- dents. Those who excel in sports have a chance to demonstrate their agility and also provide entertainment for others Whatever the activity, it does help to develop the sound minds and bodies of the leaders of tomorrow. HERE SCHOLARSHIP AND LEFT TO RIGHT: Louise Nelson, Jean Brust, Mary Rowley, Gerald Moseley. Judith Filkins, Kathryn Areson. Susan. Kovage, Ethel Verba. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY National Honor Society tapping is an event eagerly awaited by all each spring. A new custom of inducting sophomores as well as juniors and seniors was added last year. To be con- sidered for membership sophomores must have a minimum average of 90%, juniors 88%, and seniors 85%. From among those students who qualify scholastically are chosen those who best illustrate me remaining 3 qualities symbolic of National Honor Society, -- Leadership, Character, and Service. The final decision on membership rests with the faculty. Who will be tapped in '63? Mrs. Kelly, our adviser, points out the qualifications for membership. 44 LEADERSHIP ARE REWARDED. LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: A. M. Ruditis, G. Buswell. S. Reynolds, H. Robson. K. Areson. M. Rowley. W. Gully. E. Verba, D. Harrington, C. Frank. 2nd ROW: Mr. Warren Eastwick (adviser). F. Reynolds. J. Arnold, M. McCart. P. Scagloine. D. Fowler, H. Hayes, H. Harrington, W. Cottrell. 3rd ROW: R. Niles. P. Harrison, A. Baker. S. In- graham. STUDENT COUNCIL The 1962-1963 Student Council, meeting weekly with Mr. Warren Eastwick as adviser, has worked for improve- ments and activities for the student body. A dance was the first of many Student Council sponsored activities. The money from this dance went into a fund to help finance the coming of another foreign student. During the football season the Student Council served refreshments at the home games to the spectators. Representatives also sold milk each noon period to facilitate cafeteria service. The Student body contributed to our Christmas party for selected pupils of the elementary section. Sandwiches, ice cream. Christmas cookies, and candy canes were enjoyed by all the children. Santa Claus arrived and dis- tributed presents. The council sponsored a “College Bowl quiz contest. A great spirit of competition between the Junior and the Senior classes, the contenders, was aroused. The monitor squad, composed of both representatives and student volunteers, patrols the halls to prevent running, cutting into the lunch line and other misdemeanors. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Harold Robson, treasurer; Kathryn Areson. secretary; Mary Rowley, president; William Gulley, vice-presi- LITERARY AND LINGUISTIC ARTS LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW; Cheryl Bakaitis, Mina Starr, Beverly LeBarron, Jean Hoag. Cheryl Frank, Linda Potter. 2nd ROW: Mrs. Kelly, Judy Townsend, Nancy Trombley, Judith Bromirski, Susan Woodard, Claudia Sheffer, Joyce Townsend. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Club holds its meetings every other Monday during B and C lunch periods. The 25 members help our school librarian, Mrs. Kelly to sort the many magazines available to the students, keep books and shelves in order, aid in desk work, plan various exhibits throughout the school year, and assist in the elementary library. A spring trip to the State Library in Albany was one of the many things dis- cussed at their regular meetings. Officers are as follows: president, Mina Starr; vice president, Beverly LeBarron; secretary- treasurer, Jean Hoag. 46 Library Club members Mina Starr and Nancy Trombley work at the main desk. ENRICH THE STUDENT BODY. LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: Mrs. Carolyn Miller, N. Trombley, L. Cappellino, S. Reynolds, E. Jones, R. Stern- berg, G. Bedard, M. Gotuchalk, J. Gavagan, A. Pudvar, D. Smith. 2nd ROW: L. Langlois, L. Nelson. E. Langlois, M. Bromirski, W. Williams, E. Verba. M. Walker, N. Rowley. 3rd ROW: M. McCart, D. Zimmer. B. Danforth, J. Sprague, K. Milliman, K. Areson, G. Eytinge, S. Sorkin. S. Smith, B. Baker. 4th ROW; S. Davison. S. Busby. W. Jones, S. Mello, J. Fisk, D. Filkins, M. Rowley, S. Chamberlain, I. Shapiro, R. Malo, P. Hull. 5th ROW: S. Cot- trell, R. Ghibauao. E. Davison. C. Calhoun, P. Harrison, S. Ingraham, E. Gavagan, R. Philpott, C. Fink. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS Sandra Reynolds, Marior McCart. Ralph Sternberg. Ellen Jones. The French Club of ”63 , counseled by Mrs. Miller, consists of 50 members. The meetings are held on one Wednesday of every month during bus room and 7th period. At the meetings the students dis- cuss and vote on projects for the year. The drawing up of a constitution ranked first in the order of importance of the club's activities. The members sold blue and white ball-point pens with the basketball schedule on them. On Dec- ember 6th the French II students went to the Clark Art Institute, in Williams - town, Massachusetts. On the 14th of December the French Club sponsored a dance after a basketball game. The club has decided to present the play Triple Trouble this year. 47 THE DIVERSIFIED INTERESTS OF FFA The Hoosick Falls Chap- ter of the Future Farmers of America has a full calendar of activities planned for this year. President Bud Gulley, secretary Tom Hunt', treasurer Kenneth Cip- perly, reporter Joseph Hanselman, and sentinel Curtis Senecal, under the advisement of Ralph Bullock, are doing a fine job of carrying out their program. Last fall at the Coble - skill High School Day Ben Niles, Bud Gulley, and Jerry Taber tied for second place with the Cherry Valley Chapter in the Dairy Judging Contest. Terry Hoag was one of the finalists in Dairy Cattle Showman- ship. Tom Hunt placed third in the Tri-County GroupF.F.A. Dairy Cattle Judging Contest. On Sunday, November 25, the Chapter represent- ed by Carl Fowler, Ben Niles, Bud Gulley, and Rocky Harrington appeared on television in the skit Homemade and Handy. The Chapter is planning to hold the Annual Par- ent's Night Banquet. This spring they are looking forward to attending Agricultural Science Day at Cornell University, as well as the F .F . A. Convention. LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; Mr. Ralph Bullock, adviser, J. Eldred, C, Weeden, K. Cipperly, J. Taber. 2nd ROW: W. Gully, D. Niles, C. Fowler, V. Weeden. 3rd ROW: T. Hoag, J. Burdick, H. Cipperly. 4th ROW: T. Smith, G. Tilley. R. Schmigel. 5th ROW: F. Keyes, E. Starr W. Rietz, C. Philpott. 48 FFA boys repair farm equipment. STUDENTS ARE CONSIDERED LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW: D. Zimmer, C. Fink, E. Verba. L. Zimmer. C. McNeilly. R. Pin. 2nd ROW: Mrs. Cunningham, L. Cappellino. C. Petersen. N. Trombley, S. Cottrell. K. Milliman, J. Brust, L. Nelson. E. Bennett. K. Gorman. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Ethel Verba assists the eighth grade reading class as part of a Future Teachers project. At the first meeting of the club in September the following officers were elected: Ethel Verba, president; Cissie Fink, vice-president; Cynthia Petersen, secretary; Mary Green, treasurer. Because of the club's late start last year, first a constitution had to be drawn up. To put the club on its feet financially a successful dance was held in November. The club was then chartered under the National Education Assoc- iation and the Capital Area Future Teacher's Association (CAFTA). On December 8, 1962 the members went to CAFTA’s annual fall conference at Ravena- Coeymans-Selkirk Central School. There they visited one of the four workshops which gave them information concerning teaching, scholarships, and college. The members are observing in the class room of grades K-6. They find it very enjoyable and helpful. At regular meetings either a speaker or a member of the club speaks on a particular aspect of teaching. This spring the club hopes to send a representative to L.ong Island for the National Convention. WE PUBLISH A NEWSPAPER AND LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: Gayle Brownell, David Filkins, Ellen Gavagan, Kathryn Areson, Sylvia Mello, Elizabeth Davison, Carol Calhoun. 2nd ROW: Paige Malo, Susan Peckham, Bruce Baker, Ralph Sternherg, Shirley Stanley, Sandra Chamberlain, Mr. Peckham, Judith Bromirski, Ann Ruditis, David Smith, Dorothy Zimmer, Gayle Gardner, Sally Stetson. NEWSPAPER CLUB The Newspaper Club, due to many unforeseen dif- ficulties, got off to a slow start. This year it was decided that the paper would undergo a transi- tion and become a professionally typed tabloid in place of the regular, mimeographed, paperbacked issues of past years. The name of our paper has been officially carried over from last year and is the RIVER ROAD RAMBLER. Through the efforts of editor Sylvia Mello and her staff under the guidance of Mr. Peckham and Mrs. Dorothy Miller it shows promise of being a very interesting newspaper. 50 Editor Sylvia Mello listens to fellow staff members' reports. CREATE FUTURE PHOTOGRAPHERS LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW: Milton Gottschalk, Audrey Yerke, Linda Fowler, Jean Hoag, Cheryl Frank, John Helft. 2nd ROW: Mr. Peckham, Adviser, Jerry Moseley, Taylor Rowland. Sylvia Mello, Robert Malo. Stephen Ingraham, Harold Robson, Cheryl Bakaitis. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club, with Mr. William Peckham, Mr. Anthony Altobell and Mr. Brostoski as advisers, has been one of our busiest clubs this year. They began by taking pictures for the yearbook. Although this was the major project, developing and printing, photogram- metry, outdoor pictures, and the study of photo composition played an active part in the club's activities. Was the club successful? Their pictures appeared in the local papers. Mr. Peckham examines Milton's latest development. 51 WE SPEAK TO OTHERS LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; P. Atwood. K. Foster, S. Ingraham. L. Frier. D. Hall. G. Half. 2nd ROW; Mr. T. J. Wahler, A. Robinson. D. Schmigel. J. Helft, D. Okerman, R. Frank. J. Gavagan, L. Kessler. Mr. Karpiak. RADIO CLUB The Radio Club, which has the call letters WB2ESO, was li- censed in January of this year. The purpose of this club is to prepare its members to operate their own radios after passing the federal examination. The equipment being used by the club was purchased through the Principal's Fund. Proceeds from school events sponsored by the Radio Club are used to repay the fund. The Club meets once a week with its advisers, Mr. Wahler and Mr. Karpiak, to practice radio codes, learn federal rules and regulations, and practice the operation of a radio transmitter. Larry Frier and John Helft broadcast to other hams ’ Larry Frier finds an interest in Radio Club ventures. 52 AND COMMUNICATE BY SONG LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; S. Shaughnessy, G. Gardner, D. Andrews. S. Van Der Kar, K. Foster. S. Cottrell. M. LeBarron, G. Harrington. C. Bakaitis, M. Fitzpatrick. M. Gottschalk, B. Baker, R. McKearin, T. Beckstein, A. Hayes. C. Kovage, D. Brundige, R. Pin. G. Buswell, R. Ghibaudo. Mrs. Canzeri -- director. 2nd ROW: B. Cip- perly. E. Kelly, A. Cook, E. Gavagan, J. Brust, S. Stanley. J. Bromirski, S. Davison, K. Bingham, P. Atwood, S. Harrington, W. Halstead, T. Chapman, G. Harrison. F. Carelli, P. Harrison, J. Whittet, C. Calhoun, L. Sherman, C. Peterson, C. McNeilly, K. Milliman. 3rd ROW: M. Walker, R. Hanselman, J. Sprague, L. Szetela. M. McCart, E. Jones, S. Mello, K. White, W. Jones, D. Scott, R. Sternberg, S. Sorkin, T. Nesbitt, G. Eytinge, J. Helft, L. Nelson, L. Zimmer, A. Ruditis, K. Areson, S. Kovage. 4th ROW: R. Philpott, C. Rancourt, J. Hawks, W. Green, G. Wysocki, M. J. Gates, L. Jones, D. Hall, F. Harrington, J. Fisk, S. Cottrell, M. McCoubrey, T. Rowland, D. Filkins, G. Moseley, R. Malo, G. Hall, E. Fowler, S. Melesky, J. Filkins, L. Leeseman, Absent: S. Chamberlain, D. Smith. D. Zimmer. CHORUS The HFCS High School Chorus, directed by Mrs. Eloise Canzeri, performs in the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts given by the music department, at the Tri-State Choral Concert, and in the N.Y.S.S.M.A. Competition Festival on a grade four level. This year individual members also sang in the N.Y.S. Sectional Festival at Glens Falls, at the Tri-State Festival at Tangle wood, and in the All County Music Festival at Averill Park. LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; T. Nesbitt, G. Eytinge, S. Sorkin. 2nd ROW: M. McCoubrey, R. Sternberg, S. Cot- trell. 53 MUSIC IS A PRIMARY SOURCE CONCERT BAND The Concert Band of 65 members is the highest level instrumental group of our school. The band boasts a fine, well-balanced instrumentation and plays music from marches and easy listening types to the most difficult symphonic arrangements. The band performed for the annual New York State competition at Glens Falls last year and received an A rating, scoring 136 from a possible 140 points. Many of the members qualified and were accepted for the All-State band and orchestra also at Glens Falls. The band plays Christmas and Spring con- certs each year in addition to appearing at school assemblies and parades. The energetic attitude of the bandsmen has elevated the calibre of this group to a level of which any school would be justly proud. Mr. Everly goes into action. David sports our newest ad- dition, the contrabass clari- net. Play us a tune, Paul. 54 OF PLEASURE AND RELAXATION LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: A. Ruditis, A. Robinson, S. Cottrell, D. Redden, S. Kovage, P. Babcock, S. Davison, C. McMahon, J. Fisk, E. Fowler, M. Rowley. 2nd ROW: L. Nelson, L. Sherman, G. Brownell, R. Eddy, D. Filkins, L. Szetela, K. Milliman, R. Schmigel, C. McNeilly, D. Smith. 3rd ROW: D. Markiewicz, G. Harrington, J. Sprague, T. Nesbett, R. McKearin, J. Arnold, C. Brownell, W. Cottrell, B. Cipperly, F. Carelli, M. Gottschalk, A. Hayes, T. Chapman, H. McClellan, D. Brundige, G. Hall, D. Okerman, L. Cappellino, S. Hayes, J. Helft, J. Filkins, 4th ROW: Mr. Everly, E. Gavagan, G. Harrison, D. LeBarron, P. Harrison,G. Bedard, W. Halstead, T. Row- land, C. Calhoun, T. Beckstein, K. White, C. Rowland, J. Whittet, G. Buswell, W. Highfield, D. Scon, B. Baker. ,1 5 4,. � rry, . LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: M. Gottschalk, A. Hayes, D. Brundige, T. Chap- man, W. Halstead, R. Eddy, G. Buswell, J. Helft, W. Highfield, L. Cappellino. 2nd ROW; D. Smith, P. Harrison, C. Calhoun, T. Beckstein, K. White, T. Rowland. DANCE BAND The dance band is a new- ly formed group which was well received at their first appearance last fall. Meeting for rehearsal only once per week, and on their own time, they have devel- oped an easy, relaxed, swinging style and mature sound. We will see more and more of this group in the en- suing years. WE WORKED HARD ALL DAY The boys wotk on the water fall. Three observers lend advice. AND DANCED ALL NIGHT. LEFT TO RIGHT — Robert Bissonette, Judy Townsend, Ronald Bouplon, Elaine Seifert, Daniel Wein, Gayle Brown- ell, Robert Hamilton, Glenda Harrington, Linda Bender, Susan Kovage, Wayne Bouplon, Paul Kipp, Beverly Cal- lahan. Richard Niles, Mary Jane Gates, Samuel Cottrell, Joyce Townsend, Robert Strait, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Donald Sterns. JUNIOR PROM The Junior Prom, our only formal dance and also the most anticipated one of the year, high- lights the social events for most H.F.C.S. students. The Class of '63 united their efforts under the direction of Mr. Leslie Linsenbarth and worked together for a successful Prom. Mary Rowley, Chairman of the Prom Committee, distributed jobs among committee members and saw that everything was done according to plan. The cafeteria was adorned with crepe paper and paper carnations, spotlights shone on a mirror-covered ball suspended from the center of the ceiling, and a water fall and a wishing well were the outstanding attractions as we danced. We could have danced all night to the music of Wayne Bouplon and Linda Bender crown our Cortland Cottrell’s Melody Masters. r°yal C0UPle Susan Kova8e and Paul WPP- OUR YOUNGER PEOPLE CREATE LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW: M. Gifford, D. Therriault, B. Cook, D. DeLuca, S. Hall, G, Whittet, N. Nelson, E. Therriault, M. E. Benkoski, H. Hayes, G. George. 2nd ROW: G. Cornell, D. LaFond, M. Shaw, J. Roys, K. Pokines, L. Paquette, P. Wilson, D. Norton, S. Stetson, V. Wright. 3rd ROW: R. Danforth, C. George, B. Ellis, I, Petersen, P. Foster, H. McLucas, D. Gardner, L. Paquette, T. Gorman, D. Brown- ell, B. McClellan, J. Goodrich. 4th ROW: B. Koehler, D. Fowler, S. Eddy, J. Ellis, M. Luskin, N. Steller, M. Goodermote, J. Cottrell, J. Filkins, D. Harrison, N. Townsend, M. Herring, J. Winne, R. Wilson. JUNIOR CHORUS The Junior Chorus, com- posed of vocalists in the seventh and eighth grades, rehearses during Monday and Wednesday noon hours. It is here in Junior Chorus that these boys and girls are first taught to sing individual parts with musi- cal showmanship, a step in preparation for Senior Chorus. Their first per- formance at the annual Christmas concert was a fine example of their talent. JUNIOR BAND While this group is generally considered a training ground for the Concert Band, they are actually a fine performing group. They work hard on problems of tonal develop- ment, band balance, control, and intonation. The Junior Band has also carried home honors by earning an A rating at the New York State School Music Association competition held at Glen Falls. 58 LEFT TO RIGHT — 1st ROW; W. Lohnes, M. Goodermote, D. Brownell, H. Hayes, Mr. Everly. 2nd ROW: S. Hall, D. Redden, S. Steller, B. Me Clellan, R. Whittet. 3rd ROW: W. Cot trell, W. Sheffer, C. Rowland, N. Whitman. LEFT TO RIGHT: 1st ROW: J. Cotcell. L. Southworth, D. Harrison, P. Malo. 2nd ROW: J. Goodrich, M. Guber, K. Burns, R. Callahan, K. Brownell, S. Brownell, L. DuRoss, S. Hall. 3rd ROW: A. Niles, P. Wilson, G. George, C. McGarvin, J. Roys, M. Shaw.J. Filkins. 4th ROW: J. Roberson, R. Scott, C. Williams, N. Nelson. AND OUR BUSINESS PEOPLE SELL. Duane Hunt delivers stamps to Diane Eastwick. Mark Harrison bought the most stamps this week. SAVINGS BOND PROGRAM Under the guidance of Miss Charlotte Hulihan, the business department has been work- ing industriously to provide the school with a well run savings bond program. The stu- dents take the orders, collect the money, keep the records, and deliver the stamps and bonds to the grade school children. The mascot of the program is Astro, the dog, which goes to the class buying the largest number of stamps. A booth manned by busi- ness students has been set up across the hall from the Home Economics room where the high school students purchase their bonds and stamps. Through the constant effort of the students involved the program has been very successful this past year. Priscilla delivers a bond to Mr. Wahler. OUR FUTURE ULLfCt HCUPmCES 1 ItnII V «80 0«.n Sr.,, 2 Sm.f J J.W. 7 S� . Kiuri (m tacrte s W«’ S Sw S t C � � i 4 frii« niNti f u f Mt •(•«' 5 � . « WautM 7 Ro«« Wfl’T« S rml So KIM ri«r: |. c -r«fl � 0 G'fteifct Twr . r .+m.o4-. H Tow Wwnt 15 0« « Srmt S cvtc if To« NissiTr . ti+tr Jo €i Ot.ie. S«r - n Ctrti 1 fW.'SL.,, fwrjvrtf Sc« . .v luO K S .m. T mm+ r 2� {� . («itiuti '«� 7Tc« 2l ftt«’ Ftrtmtt JjBo Wy?®� £ c 2 5- + i � 4 r 2 ut • . vy.O‘ V rr C-C. 3f LEFT -- Students practice typing during the lunch hour. OUR DAYS HAVE BEEN BOTH Mr. Beaverson gives Skip a cake. Bill McShane and Bill Yurewitch in deep concentration. Mr. S. and Mrs. V. are John Winne helps our national ready. defense. Rita speaks formally. Rita and Dick do the twist. Books bring knowledge. Work is progressing on our book. INDUSTRIOUS AND FULL OF FUN. The dismissal bell has rung for lunch. SUCCESS COMES FROM MOTIVATION Cheerleaders enhance the spirit. Kipp passes on a reverse pattern, OF A WINNING SPIRIT LEFT TO RIGHT: 1st. ROW: Don Eighmey, E. Kipp, R. Bowman, D. Niles, R. Niles, W. Bouplon, R. White, T, Rowland, R. Lassor, P. Kipp. 2nd.ROW: Coach Kenyon, F. Kasavicha, C. Fowler, S. Sorkin, D. Eighmey, C. Free- man, W. Brundige, D. Marsh, T. Nesbitt, G. Eytinge, Coach Angelo, Coach Roy. 3rd. ROW: R. Niles, R. Okerman, F. Thomas, W. Highfield, R. Harrington, F.Keyes,E. Starr, M. McCoubrey, L. Goodermote, G. Hynick, D. Bromir- ski, D. Hathaway, J. Whittet (manager). HOOSIER FOOTBALL H.F.C.S. Opponent 32 Fort Edward 13 33 St. Peters 6 6 Stillwater 13 25 Cambridge 0 27 Schuylerville 7 26 Greenwich 13 51 Salem 0 Under the direction of head coach Bud Kenyon and his instrumental subordinates, coaches Michael Angelo and Donald Roy, the gridiron squad of Hoosick Falls Central compiled a six and one record in conquering their first league championship in more than a decade. The still unexplained 13-6 loss to Stillwater was the single motive that prevented a clean sweep and sole possession of the Washington County League Championship. How ever, by crushing their championship colleagues, the Schuylerville Mudders, the Hoosiers take an even greater pride with their showpiece trophy. Though the 16 seniors, who contributed heavily to the untiring efforts of this year's squad will be leaving, the class of 1963 hopes that the Blue and White teams to follow will be mutually successful.________________________________________________________ COOPERATION AND INDUSTRY These two offensive lines, combined with the brilliant efforts of the defen- sive unit, bulled through the opposition to conquer the co-championship title. In a typical offensive scene, scoring stalwart Bouplon marches over the opposition. 64 PRODUCE A FIRST RATE TEAM LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: Ricky Armitage, Doug Eighmey, Don Eighmey, Bill Webster, Ben Niles, Tom Nes- bitt, John Eldridge. 2nd ROW: Bill Bushner, Dick Weeden, Dick Niles, Paul Kipp, Mike McCoubrey, Bill Lapp, Dick Lassor, Coach Gilchrist. BASEBALL TEAM 1962 RECORD HFCS 4 Stillwater OPP 3 HFCS 24 Salem OPP 4 15 Hartford 4 11 Argyle 2 6 Hoosic Valley 2 5 Greenwich 8 9 Schuylerville 5 3 Fort Ann 4 SECTIONALS Hoosick Falls 3 Queensbury 6 Playing championship baseball until the final 2 games of the year, the Blue and White baseball squad of 1962 lost their opportunity to capture the Washington County League championship when they dropped the final games of the season to Greenwich and Fort Ann. Representing the league in Class C sectional competition, the Blue and White displayed fine form. However, we lost a tough 6 to 3 decision to Queensbury. With a veteran squad returning for '63, we have hopes of capturing the league crown to culminate a very successful year in our major sport activities. 65 HARD PRACTICE AND AGGRESSIVE PLAY RESULTS IN A SUCCESSFUL SEASON LEFT TO RIGHT -- R. Niu= (Manager), H. Cipperly. D. Eighmey, P. Kipp, Don Eighmey, M. McCoubrey, Coach Kenyon, E. Starr, S. Cottrell, R. Lassor, W. Brundige, D. Decker, J. Whittet (Manager). VARSITY BASKETBALL VARSITY RECORD HFCS OPP. HFCS OPP. 44 Hartford 29 61 Schuylerville 28 52 Stillwater 30 56 Greenwich 47 62 Salem 41 65 Stillwater 42 69 Cambridge 48 46 Salem 57 69 Argyle 32 63 Argyle 45 52 Hoosic Valley 48 63 Cambridge 45 55 Schuylerville 51 51 Hoosic Valley 43 62 Fort Ann 31 64 Fort Ann 52 70 Hartford 54 63 Greenwich 54 SECTIONALS Hoosick Falls 40 Fort Plain 50 After 21 years a basketball championship has come to Hoosick Falls Central. Under the direction of head Coach Kenyon the Blue and White quintet compiled a seventeen and one, won-lost record to capture the Washington County League Championship. During the long season the Hoosiers scored victories in their first eleven con- tests before dropping their only decision on to a red hot Salem squad. The Hoosiers went on to win their last six games. However, it was not until the final battle of the season with Greenwich that the Hoosiers clinched the championship. The mighty five went on to play Fort Plain in the Class C Sectionals at Mechanic- ville. Though battling to the end, they suffered a 50-40 loss. WORTH OF EXCELLENT TRAINING. LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: Manager Robert Seney, Gregory Bedard, Anthony Hayes, Thomas Beckstein, James Gavagan, Carl Brownell, John Helft, David Okerman, Paul Harrison. 2nd ROW: Manager Perry Hull, Michael Rice, William Highfield, Frank Carelli, Kenneth White, Gary Niegoda, Francis Keyes, Taylor Rowland, George Starr, Coach Gilchrest. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL JUNIOR VARSITY RECORD HFCS OPP HFCS OPP 61 Hartford 42 50 Schuylerville 35 49 Stillwater 33 41 Greenwich 49 56 Salem 36 41 Stillwater 35 55 Cambridge 40 60 Salem 44 58 Argyle 47 75 Argyle 52 71 Hoosic Valley 45 57 Cambridge 41 43 Schuylerville 54 46 Hoosic Valley 33 59 Fort Ann 37 59 Fort Ann 37 69 Hartford 57 51 Greenwich 40 Though Hoosier Junior Varsity squads have compiled fine records many times in the past decade, this year the JV squad reached their goal by matching their Varsity com- panions’ feat of conquering the Washington County League. Guided by Coach William Gilchrest, this year’s squad established an impressive 16 and 2 record. Both losses came early in the season, the first at Schuylerville and the latter at Greenwich. Although they will not be awarded a trophy they are to be com- mended for a job well done. THE VOICES OF ENTHUSIASM LEFT TO RIGHT -- 1st ROW: Captain Glenda Harrington, Eileen Bennett, Donna Brundige, 2nd ROW: Mary Jane Gates, Gayle Brownell, Pamela Ballou, Wanda Williams. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS 70 j. Sprague JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS r. phupo,, SPARK THE EFFORTS OF VICTORY. S. Shaughnessy S. Peckham C. Rancourt GIRLS’ INTRAMURALS WE TRY TO MEET THE PHYSICAL STANDARDS OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY LEFT TO RIGHT -- Is: ROW: R. Schaefer, W. Koehler, D. Frost, J. Arnold, E. King. G. Hall. G. Metcalfe, D. Hunt. 2nd ROW: D. Preble, H. Robson. G. Burdick, A. Frost, G. Moseley, L. Goodermote, W. Halstead, R. Sch' migel, J. Hanselman, Coach Angelo. WRESTLING SQUAD WRESTLING RECORD HFCS OPP. 21 Schuylerville 11 19 Schuylerville 11 9 Ballston Spa 39 19 Bennington 18 7 Saratoga 37 10 Bennington 19 2 Ballston Spa 50 21 Hoosac School 13 Wrestling, making its debut at Hoosick Falls Central on a competitive basis, had what Coach Michael Angelo would call a successful year as the team wres- tled to a .500 season. The squad, which carried a roster of seventeen men, was carried extensively by Junior Bill Koehler with six wins and one loss and Freshman Ed King, who wrestled impressivley with three wins and two losses. Next year the Blue and White wrestlers will add Warrensburg to their schedule, a club that defeated Ballston Spa and Saratoga. With a veteran squad, the Hoosiers hope to come out with a winning season. TIME PASSES AND OUR HIGH SCHOOL Oh, that wild trip to New York. Mr. Balder adjusts Carl's machine. What's for dessert? Physics students uncovet the mysteries of light. Glenda. What’s the matter, Sam? Camera Shy? DAYS QUICKLY DRAW TO A CLOSE. Ralph and Dick study International Relations. Name it and claim it. Good morning, Ellen. Seniors on top of the world. Mary Jane . . . Late Again??? Smile, Gayle. You’re on Candid Camera. For job opportunities at Commercial Bank, please write or call our Personnel Department FREE CHECKING ACCOUNT service for one year ... for this year’s High School Graduates Commercial Bank’s graduation gift of a Free Checking Account Service will help you to manage your money wisely. Your quarterly statements will show where your dollars go, and cancelled checks will be proof you paid. NATIONAL Commercial Bank AND TRUST COM PANY ■ riHui MPOMT iiituicc toifowtio� Comp oto Banking Sort cot through 33 off'Ctt in Norlhoostorn Now York Stoto Judy, Diane, and Gayle are the first to open their accounts. PATRONS OUR THANKS GO TO THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTERS OF THE 1963 VAGABOND. Albany Felt Company Albany Felt Employees Baker's Gift Shop Baker's Nurseries Bar-B-Q Recreation Beauty Spot David Berlant, Optometrist Donald Bogardus BPO Elks Auxiliary Brandi's Shoe Store British Motorcycle Sales Joseph Buckley Sons John F. Cahill J. E. Calhoun Son Cambridge Hotel Dr. Volney B. Chapman Charm Shop Columbia Box Board Mills, Inc. Robert Crawford John Davison, Attorney at Law Dee's Sunoco Service Station Albert UeLuca Delurey Sales Service Dodge Machine Tool Co., Inc. Don's Book, Record, Camera Store Fairbank's Express Falls Hardware Supply Co. Falls Motel Fiesta Firestone Auto Home Supplies Flomatic Corporation Gardner’s Garage Mr. Mrs. Ernest K. Gruene Dr. Harry P. Harrison, D.D.S. Harrison Vending System, Inc. Hathaway's Shopping Center Hayden's Bar Grill Haynes Bros., Inc. Helene's Beauty Salon Dr. Mrs. Arthur J. Hoffman Hoosac Olixir Service Station Hoosac Pharmacy Hubbard's Garage Ideal Restaurant Frank Irick Karl-Lee's Phil Lanoue E. F. Loomis, Electrician L S Lumber Co., Inc. Leo J. Mahar Funeral Home Manufacture of Native Lumber Dr. Philip Martinez George S. McKearin Insurance, Inc Mr. Mrs. George S. McKearin M H Garage Miller's Market Milly and Mary’s Restaurant Moonwink Motel Moseley Community Service Noble Wood Machine Co. North's Garage Owl Garage People Gas Oil Co., Inc. Pine Grove Restaurant and Cabins Public Market Ray's Radio TV Reynold's Tool Die Co., Inc. Walter Robson Ruditis' Home Appliance Store Schmigel's Blacktop Service Scott’s Florist Scott's Store Shapiro’s Department Store Smitty's Gulf Station Sol's Friendly Service Speciality Standard Press Sternberg's Ben Franklin Store Steve's Snack Bar Sweet Shop Taconic Trail Inn Tate's Soda Town House Mrs. Else Wagner 78 SENIOR INDEX Allen, Dorothy Marie 16,61 Babcock, Carol Lillian 16 Bass, Susan 18 Bakaitis, Cheryl 3, 16, 46,51,53, 56,61,74,76 Bingham, Kathryn Ann 17.53 Bouplon, Wayne Alan 17,57,62, 63,64,72 Bowman, Robert Francis 19,63,64 Bradley, Phillip James 22 Brock, Earl Gene 18 Bromirski, Judith Ann 17.46.50.53 Bromirski, Dennis Martin 19,63, 72 Brownell, Gayle Irene 3, 17, 50, 54,57,61,62, 70, 74 Brundige, William J. 20, 60, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68 Bushner, William Lee 18.65.72, 75 Callahan, Beverly Jean 3, 16, 56, 57, 76 Chamberlain, Sandra Helen 3, 18,47,50, 76 Cottrell, Samual Case 19.53.57.66.67.68.72, 74 Deakin, Patricial Louise 20 Deakin, Frances Ann 19 Eytinge, Glenn 3, 21, 47, 53, 56, 60, 63, 64, 74, 75 Freeman, Clinton B. 20, 63, 64, 72 Filkins, Judith Anne 3,21,44,53, 55,60, 76, 77 Fitzpatrick, Margaret Ann 3, 18, 53, 57, 72, 75 Fowler, Robert Carl 23, 48,63,64,72, 74 Gardner, Gayle Lee 3, 20,50,61,75, 77 Gates, Mary Jane 3,21,53,56,57,70, 74,75 Gates, Walter Leo 27 Ghibaudo, Rita 19,53,60,61 Gulley, William A. 22, 45, 48 Hanselman, Joseph Henry 25, 72, 73 Harrington, Dawn Marie 9, 23,60 Harrington, Glenda Jean 3, 23,53,54,57,62, 70,72, 74 Houlton, Priscilla Alice 22, 59 Hunt, Clarence Thomas 26, 74 Jones, Ellen Susan 3,25,47, 53, 56, 60,61,75,76 Jones, Robert Joseph Jr. 25 Kasavicha, Francis-Edward Jr- 27, 63, 64 Kelly, Erma Elizabeth 27, 53, 60 Kipp, Earl Walton Jr. 21,63 Kovage, Susan 3,22, 44,53, 55,57, 74 LeBarron, Marilyn Jane 21.53, 76 Leeseman, Louise Christine 3, 22, 53,61,75, 76 McCoubrey, Michael Lee 24.53, 56,63,64,65,66,67, 68.72 McShane, William Thomas 24,60 Melesky, Sharon Eva 24 Mellen, Thomas 27 Nesbitt, Thomas D. 29.53.54.63.64.65.72 Niles, Donald Benedict Jr. 26,48,63,64,65 Niles, Raymond William 24.63.67.72 Niles, Richard Paul 16, 45, 57,61,63, 64,65,72 75 Pierce, Linda Marie 20 Pokines, Walter Anthony 26, 72 Potter, Linda Ruth 27,46 Pytko, Donald Victor 3, 29.72 Rancourt, Joseph Leo 3. 26. 79 Rietz, Walter 29.48 Rowley, Mary Gailor 3: 31,44,45,47, 55, 56 Sargood, Robert A. Jr. 3, 28, 56, 72, 74 Seifert, Marilyn Elaine 23, 57, 76 Sheffer, Claudia Ella 3, 28, 46, 60 Smith, Diane Barbara 3, 25, 55,77 Sorkin, Steven Philip 17.47, 53, 60, 63,64, 72 Stanley, Shirley Elizabeth 3, 26, 50,53 Starr, Edward Nelson 31.48, 60,61,63,64,66, 67, 68 Starr, Mina Mae 3, 29,46, 72 Stearns, William Reimer 28 Sternberg, Ralph 3, 24, 47, 50, 53, 56, 60, 75 Stevens, Norma Jean 3,31 Thomas, Robert Harold 31,72 Townsend, Joyce Mae 29,46, 56,57 Townsend, Judy 30, 57, 46 Turner, Lance Richard 30, 72 Verba, Ethel May 3, 23, 44, 45, 47, 49, 75 Walker, Marilyn Anne 3,31,75 Weeden, Vernon P. 28.48 White, Roger Webster 30, 63, 64, 72 Williams, Robert William 30 Yurewitch, Robert Lee 28 Yurewitch, William James 25, 60, 72 Von Haggin, Lynn Rowley 72, 74 Zimmer, Dorothy 3,30,47,49,50, 76 1L YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDRICK t t