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

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SHIRLEY E. GRENER If you're feeling low, Shirley is the girl to cheer you up. Her ability to turn conversation into jokes has won her many friends, Photography in- terests Shirley and accounts for her being a member of the Photo Club for two years. Shirl likes to roller skate, ice skate, and bowl a few games now and then. After graduation she intends to enter a business office. JUDITH L. GROSSMAN A friendly and attractive blonde is Judy, who has been a member of the Charlatans four years. Her hobby is collecting small Figurines, while some of her activities include taking piano lessons and working at a Youth Bureau playground in the summer. Judy con- siders retailing her favorite subject and plans to study merchandising in junior college. RUBY GRIFFIN This twin member of the Griffin family has upheld the family tradition of athletics. She was very active in both baseball and basketball. Through her efforts, Ruby achieved a place for herself on the Girls' Athletic Associa- tion Board. Ruby's extra-curricular interests also include dancing, which explains her membership in Dance Club. All of these activities will add to the fulfillment of Ruby's athletic ambitions. FRANK W. HAGEN Frank, who came to us in his sopho- more year from Kinderhook, enjoys working with automobiles. Accordingly, his hobby is drawing cars. His favorite subject is auto-mechanics, and he has spent a great deal of time with his brother tinkering with his car. Good luck in future years, Frank. We're sure you will make a top notch auto- mechanic. RUTH GRIFFIN Ruth is a very athletic girl. She enjoys sports and participated in girl's basketball and baseball. She was also a member of the G. A. A. Board and received a letter for her athletic ability. Twin , as she is often called, can be seen wearing her brother's athletic letters and other athletic pins on her sweaters. Ruth considers English her favorite subject. After graduation, her goal is to become either a secretary or a beautician. MARGARET A. HALL Margaret, known better as Peggy , is one of those efiervescent members of the class. This characteristic may explain her success as a four year choir and band member and her suc- cess as Owl copy editor. Put to- gether a charming personality, good looks, intelligence, a sense of humor, and you can't help but come up with the combination that has made Peggy such a valuable and unforgettable member of the class of '54-. 1 fi 19

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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.

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201 WILLIAM HALLENBECK Billy has been one of the most active boys in our class. While stand- ing at his Student Service post, he has a Hi for everyone, even freshmen. Billy's long list of activities include H's in baseball, basketball, and soc- cer. Blue and Gold art staff, intra- mural basketball, soccer and finally orchestra. This drummer boy was also elected vice-president of the class in his junior year. Billy's athletic and artistic prowess and easy-going man- ner will be greatly missed by Hudson High for years to come. JOAN E. HARRIS Combine personality, brains, and a sense of humor and it comes out joanie. joanie came to H. H. S. from Sauger- ties in her junior year, and has been an asset to the class of '54. She has been an active member of choir, Girls' Ensemble and Charlatans. This year she served the class of '54 as its assis- tant treasurer. Joan's line school record will make it easy for her to accomplish anything she undertakes in the future. ' fi f I JACQUELINE M. HAMM Jackie is that quiet senior girl in room 351. She has participated in many sports, being a member of the G. A. A. As one of Hudson High School's loyal sports fans, Jackie can be found in the stands cheering our fellows on to victory. After gradua- tion, this Stottville girl plans on fol- lowing a secretarial career. RICHARD C. HARVEY Dick, who claims Livingston as his hometown, has been one of our more quiet, and yet, active seniors. He en- joys all sports and is quick to join in any game that comes up. Dick has played intramural basketball every year and interclass soccer his last two. After graduating, he hopes to enter college for a course of engineering. is SHEILA J. HAMM Sheila has won a great deal of recognition for her work in 4-H. Al- though she is very busy with 4-H and school-work, she still manages to find time to be a very active sports en- thusiast. She participates in a number of sports and is a member of the G. A. A. When it comes around to greatest achievements, Sheila says pass- ing biology was pretty tough. As for the future, nursing has attracted her interest. fi W. I ,, -1, za-' t it J. GRAI-I'AM HASBROUCK Is that a dagger I see before Me ? Hardly. It could only be Graham reciting lines of Macbeth , the crown- ing achievement of his theatrical career in high school. Graham's active par- ticipation in Charlatans and Thespians has truly earned him the title of Mr. Theater. He has been rewarded for his efforts by being elected vice-presi- dent of Charlatans and secretary of Thespians. Graham's other activities include Forum, choir, and French Club.