Hudson High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Hudson, NY)

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JAMES ESSELSTYN Jim has been one of our most popu- lar senior boys. His pleasant smile and fine personality have earned him the chairmanship of the Student Service Committee, of which he was also a member during his junior year, and the honor of co-captain of the varsity football squad this year, on which he has been Star center for three years. He has also been a member of the Student Council and of the Blue and Gold business staff. C. PETER FISH If you wish your ancestry traced, or you want to be soothed f??l by some remarkable bagpipe records, Pete is your man. One of the original Claverack gang Cneed we say more?J, Pete is now a Hudsonian, and his favorite haunts include the tower and underground passageways of Christ Church. He is an ardent church worker and has chosen the Episcopal ministry as his life's work. LAYTON FEROE This senior boy's acting abilities and four years in the Charlatans have earned him membership in the Na- tional Thespian Society in his junior year. Layton has taken part in eight Charlatan presentations during his high school career. You will usually be able to find him at the Blue Anchor, where he spends a lot of his after-school time. In his plans for the future, Layton includes attending Emerson College, after which he expects to enter the announcing field. JOEL M. FLAUM This Veep of the Student Council has proved that vice-presidents do other work besides holding the flag in assemblies. The energy that isn't used up in Student Council is taken care of when fulfilling the duties as President of the Forum. Joel's other activities include varsity soccer, varsity track, intramural basketball and soc- cer, Charlatans and Student Service Committee. WENDELL L. FINGAR Who's that tall, red-headed boy dashing through the hall after some- one? That is Wendell, our editor-in- chief of the Blue and Gold , chasing down a deadline dodger. This has been a familiar sight, but we can see how it paid off when we look at the book. Wendell has been active in National Honor Society for two years, French Club for two years, and Science Club, Wendell's pleasing per- sonality has aided him in winning many friends. IRENE JEAN FRASSA The cheerful Shortie who patrols the business end of the first floor, boasts the fact that she's a Stottville alumna. Irene, known as Jean to many, enjoys dancing and picnicing with the gang , but especially with a certain employee of G. E.-Pittsfield. She also enjoys her Sunday afternoon drives , and maybe someday she'll get her own license. It's always easier, explains Irene, to get a per- mit tomorrow. 17

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U61 GUSTAVE F. DOLFAX, JR. Gus, who lives in Greenport, is one of the few persons who -likes work better than anything else. Gus has worked after school at the First Na- tional Store and finds a job on a farm for the summer. During any time off, however, he likes to go hunting or fishing. After graduation, his ambition is to become an automobile mechanic. JOEL H. EISENBERG National Honor Society, Varsity Soc- cer and Student Service Committee floor captain. Want more? Syracuse Citizenship Prize, vice-president of Forum and asst. secretary of the Stu- dent Council in his junior year, Science Club, intramural basketball and soccer. Let the record speak for itself. This outstanding senior spends whatever leisure time he has at Chi meetings, or developing his already great skill of describing all events and happen- ings in a most picturesque manner. JOAN E. DUNSPAUGH The Blue Anchor and collecting records really rate high with joan. She has quite a large collection of well-known recordings. Sports also prove interesting to Joan, and she has enjoyed playing interclass basketball. She considers passing business law her greatest accomplishment and names shorthand as ' her favorite subject. Dee , as ,loan is called by her close friends, plans to enter Albany Business College after graduation. H. PETER ENGEL If you're looking for a combination of science, music, and photography, Pete is the one to see. His talents in all these Helds have long been recognized by his fellow students. Pete's good looks and pleasant per- sonality have aided him in the win- ning of many friends. His interest in science will lead him to study engineer- ing in college after graduation. MARILYN A. DUPONT Marilyn is a girl who loves to sew. She takes pride in making most of her clothes. Proof that English is her favorite subject is shown in her work as assistant editor of the Blue and Gold this year. Marilyn plans to attend college after graduation to study to be a private secretary. The best of luck goes with her as she sets forth into the future. K' ifiwfriliii ' ,, ,gms 51, gg':.f:i'.I . We .: SANDRA R. EPST'EIN Sandra has enjoyed sports, having participated in the G.A.A. during her first three years of high school. Her position as president of the French Club, along with her duties as assistant editor of the Blue and Gold , has taken up much of her time. Sandra is well known for her scholastic ability, as a member of the National Honor Society, but she is probably even better known for her trips, which include visiting Mexico, Italy, and Spain.

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U81 ADGER GANSON Adger has a liking for the outdoors, and therefore it's not unusual that hunting and fishing come first among his outside activities, Being quite an expert hunter, this senior from Stuy- vesant Falls, has bagged everything from small animals to bigger game, such as deer. Casting for trout or bass is also one of his favorite pastimes. If you want to chat about hunting or Fishing, be sure to see Adger in room 351. MARSHA GOLDSTEIN Marsha has been outstanding in her high school dramatic activities. Her hard work in the Charlatans helped win for her the honor of becoming a member of the Thespians in her sopho- more year. Marsha has acted as presi- dent of the Charlatans this year and was president of the Thespians. This year the Science Club, the editorial staff of the Blue and Gold , and the National Honor Society have taken much of her time. V? sr JEANNE L. GENGENBACH If you are looking for a heated argument, look for Jeanne, that beauti- fully dressed red head, she is usually right in the center. Jeanne's good humor and wit have won her many friends. Jeanne has been a member of the Blue and Gold Editorial Staff, Owl, and Photography Club. This year she was a member of the Student Council and the Student Service Com- mittee. To Jeanne, the class of '54 says, Life's little problems aren't bad, they're worse. JOHN A. GRANDINETTI One of the nicest guys in Hudson, Hu , is the title Johnnie has earned for himself. His various activities are Varsity baseball, J. V. basketball and football, intramural basketball and soccer, Dance Club, dues collector, and choir. With this schedule he still finds time to be one of the top young keglers in the city. After graduation, Johnnie hopes to serve in Uncle Sam's Navy, in which we wish him the best of luck. ROBERT GOLDING Bob has the sparkling ability to get along with his fellow students. He has been a member of the Charlatans, a letter man in band, a key holder in Owl , active in Photography Club, Projection Club, Science Club, and Student Service Committee. He was treasurer of Charlatans in his senior year and was inducted into Thespians in his sophomore year. Bob works at Neefus's after school, preparing for his career in photography after graduation. SANTA M. GRAZIANO Santa is that quiet classmate of ours in H. R. 353. As an outside activity, Santa types for the Owl , She enjoys roller skating and places square danc- ing at the top of her amusement list. As her greatest achievement, Santa chooses passing business arithmetic. Her favorite subject is English 12. Upon graduation Santa wishes to be- come a secretary.