Lafayette High School - Oracle Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1957 volume:

,,.- X..- THE LAFAYETTE GRACLE YEARBOOK Editor- in- Chief CYNTHIA A . LAWSON Art Editor ANGELA M. LI POME Assistant Editors LAURA J. LA MARCA LAWRENCE H. SANCHEZ CAMILLE E. WING Jff ,if ' ff I K Af 'fit' 2! 1 f i ff L A i The passing moments mounted to make memorable hours, days, and weeks in the 1956- 1957 school year. THE LAFAYETTE ORACLE 2 C .1- 9 LQJQ? 4.143 'W 1 J J ,QV J If 1957 LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOUL 370 LAFAYETTE AVENUE BUEEALO 13, NEW YORK 3 FOREWCRD No one can look into the seeds of time And say which grains will grow and which will not, but each of us has the power to remember events of the past. We have only to recall some in- cident and our thoughts are instantly flooded with memories: rewarding moments of pleasure, recognition, and joy, and sometimes of sorrow Klee? Q B or f K . N X. iggw that show us how full our lives have been. 1-1+ FN - J In this ORACLE, me staff has recorded the 1 2 5X mm , memorable 1956-1957 school year. When we X' look back in years to come, we will proudly rec- X ollect the treasured moments spent at Lafayette. xY va ' I f I ua. ll 1 5X 3? .l:' X X N Lu' X W X f Q' . , X X 1 ll I ii 'Mm I Q0 Vx JLAJ' x,JL, ' jyy t J 'Li wjx-. gf 4 1 2, if it I l t AW gl f 1 1 I W4 'ln W w lil! Mall' 1 CONTENTS PAGE FACULTY 8 Our teachers will be re- membered as patient, generous, and helpful. SENIOILS 16 They have acquired cherished memories of accomplishments and friendships. . 2 CLASSES 40 7 543? They create memories by W N using wisely the moments of the s school year. I' ORGANIZATIONS 58 - ,IL f Students devote moments to ,, g show their loyalty, honor, and Mk, X service. E ef .. Mmm' ATHLETICS so Competition teaches good or sportsmanship in moments of losing or winning. 'sill M N 6' , N f , in if N '11 n ' ' 'xl-ll will X E X X . , m e Q My ' ff f film X .gf I rift P . XX' X f . I j i X 1 yy XA Q 54 X f M X Y Hill TX If A, T I f Tr ' 5 iii ,- fi K-V My lf' , ll' X f ' 'ff GD' 'gflf 'l?'xxXX .. 4 ' A xg J 5 NEW AND OLD BRING At a special moment in history, in 1903, Lafayette High School was opened. When the addition was built, it was, al- though new, a part of the older school. This is also true of the traditions which have been established during the past 54 years. Each year new ideas were introduced to the school and over the years became cherished traditions. Our school year would be incomplete if the Boechat Post of the American Le- gion did not assist in our recognition of Veteran's Day and Memorial Day. The juniors and senior girls would be disap- pointed if they could not take part in their important programs. Already, a pep rally would not seem right without Dr. Hayes leading the songs. The hallways of the school are old but people in them changeg the building changes little in appearance, although the window frames are painted light gray and a small office is add- ed. The new provides improvement for today. Furthermore, Lafayette is constantly trying new ideas to strengthen and pro- tect her traditions. This year many new ideas developed. The new Parent- Teachers' Association aroused a community interest in the wel- fare of Lafayette. This organization is dedicated to bringing extensive improvements to the old plant. At the left is a pic ture of the officers, taken at the meeting, January 18. In the first row are Mrs . joseph Palumbo, co vice president, Mrs. Gordon Gamble, secretary: Mrs. George W. Caylor, co second vice presidentg Mrs. Pat Gismondi, co president. In the sec- 6 MOMENTS OE PLEASURE ond row are Mr. joseph Palumbo, first vice president: Mr. Pat Gismondi, presidentg Mr. Frank Kolnacki, treasurer: Mr. George Caylor, second vice presidentg Mr. Abraham Axlerod, principal, third vice president. On March 3, they sponsored a Cinerama party . just before Christmas, seniors, who went to the auditorium to nominate class officers, were startled to find a golden cur- tain enhancing the stage. It was Lafayette's good fortune to acquire this curtain from the Erlanger theatre to replace the 50 year old tattered one. It became a familiar sight to see Mr. Axlerod presiding before this curtain. The center hall, a meeting place always, is just the same except that it was more attractive this year. Miss Eleanor and Miss Margaret Dushane placed reproductions of beautiful paint- ings, lent by the Albright Art Gallery, on the wall between Rooms lll and 112. Lawrence Sanchez, Lester Glassner and many others paused to admire this exhibit, which was changed every month. A school is a living structure. Mr. Detmers marked Lafa- yette with his personality. Since then, Captain Mellen and Mr. Gott shaped it according to their ideas. Now Mr. Axlerod sets the clock and charts the course of the school according to his dreams for Lafayette. A school is built by the students and teachers. The mem- bers of Lafayette have made the school rich by carrying on the traditions and incorporating new ideas, through many moments for more than half a century. 7 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER Y m - Hr Ji J W VE -ruff , . mfg' '-' 5 ,TN 'th 1, gtg W dll f J J F gig '7 The teach-ers in the halls each day Urg -ing stu- dents on their way, 7 l E 5 . V CUM 5 T wif ig A ' wi ' , ' - V Mfr? ,- KN NW S 5! L . ,x sf' X Wlifl x . W, f 15,9 fl 521-wg X .1 , :QQ ' x- ig, 5' :,.' y !. ,4 ' W 'L IIMW I J :' z. i J - rg . . - 'J - 19 F li ' Wg wilLhave-thg-se MOMENTS TO KE '- MEM - BER The tests th ey gave . .I J J - .I I Er. , e In : R , : Q VF , 'n 'fd 1'- 'f vg iz? Q, . , ' ' if oo ' 'fp' XJ MTX ,Q ll! F , ,ww . ' fc, A ., . -- lf! - ' IIT lf - - ---- IZ' - l IL? lc - A I .1 , -- C N we soon dis cerned, On books unread and rules unlearned, Gye BS lnany 1 lg J 3 ig a ff ' 9 ' O 8 WITH THE FACULTY A .T Il - , I' ' I J hi 6 5 Q- . - lr I V Q I -9 Xi A Iflf O gd 3 Q MO MENTS TO RE - MEM - BER . The nine-ties that we didr1't rate were u - F I. E' ' I F .,,,, 5 H F If L I 2 I 2 R ini!!-N 5:4 iii 5.24 ' it ,W V an 4 is N Q Ji 'xy' 1,-M ' U ,Ei V I' -. J WEN f- RL Aw f, J J I Q f J ' 0 - F V leas-ant to sur - vey: The fif - ties caused us some de - bate, put P . 1 H QJ J .9 lo le : ' I ., I ., if . s fb: , ' 9- ' ' - R 'I O Reg t' R A 'VS 3 1 M 23 .Zap-f .. Q W 1,5 W wg 15.9 : . ,Ju , A 1 V ' ' ' F-T ,. Isl!! milf- ' ' . l 7 n I I A , -- , 1 parents in dis - may. In classrooms and in homerooms, too? They E El J R O - W.. ' 6 2602592135 I v if ,W E WZZ AT: 45? me 'ERP ' Q of , . Q5 '-052 T J' X' O ,WA HHH y nn, 1 I, F J VJ -5 -. 'J' i : 41 ' 'ilig 1 I' Y VI- - - l LM' ' D 1 3 ' I ' o 4 . I -Q check the roll, write slips of blue, Glle 25 Vif' Ed MOMENTS TO RE - MEM -BER. xv-i T :all F J 9 ' el Q , We . Q Music from Moments to Remember and substituted lyrics are used by permission of Beaver Music Publishing Corp. , New York City, 9 MR. ABRAHAM AXLEROD Mr. Axlerod, with his friendly attitude and eagerness to help the students of Lafayette, has shown his leadership through endless loyalty, honor, and service. From the day you enter Lafayette High School until the night you receive your diploma, life is filled with moments to remember. For many persons the four year period in high school is the most memorable one of their lives - filled with so many successive mom- ents worth remembering that it enriches their entire lives . As you look back, you Will remember moments of bewilderment and moments of sureness, moments of sadness and moments of great joy, moments of defeat and moments of victory, moments of anger and mo- ments of undying love . You will remember all the ex- periences that are common to mankind: but because they happen to you at a time of great growth and change in your own life, they will seem somehow to be more real, more vital and more significant than at any other period of your life . In this parting message I Wish I could tell you that from here on your life will be one long period of pure 10 joy and happiness. You know that life has its disap- pointments and its sorrows and when they come, I pray for you that you will have the moral fiber, the strength of character, and the deep and abiding faith in the great Creator of us all, to meet these crises in a normal and wholesome manner. In the long and wonderful life still to unfold for all of you, may there be many, many moments of precious and enriching experiences to add to the moments to re- member when you were a pupil at Lafayette High School DR. 1. ORMAN HAYES When Shakespeare wrote The evil that men do lives after them, he could never have been writing of memories. One of the happiest phenomena of adulthood is the fact that the outstanding memories in our lives are the pleasant ones, and no age of human existence seems to have been quite so re- plete with unfettered joy and freedom from aging re- sponsibility as adolescence. Somehow or other, the worry over the mathematics test is happily forgotten while the first prom registers indelibly in the mind, and all the tremendous trifles fade into the limbo of days beyond recall while the football games, the variety show, the cafeteria gab- fests, the chance meetings with the right person in the corridor, the first day at school as freshmen, the condescending sophistication of a sophomore, the junior program on Veterans' Day and of course, big- gest of all, Graduation Day, are experiences which charitable Mother Nature will prompt you to remember Dr. Hayes, through his energetic participa- tion in school spirit, has exemplified our motto: Be strong and of a good courage, always. Yes, Lafayette has given you many moments to remember. But never forget that true happiness con- sists not in receiving but in giving. The happy mo- ments you provide for others to remember will be the yardstick which will most accurately measure your worth. Never pride yourself with just coming fifty per cent of the way with your fellowmen. It's the person who comes sixty per cent of the way who makes life and living worthwhile, never be too big to think of the little things. Someone has said that it's the trifles that make perfection and perfection is no trifle. Be sincere, be kind, and be friendly and every day will be just a little brighter because you walked by. if ' ll THEY LED LEARNING Lafayette s faculty gave endless moments and hours of their time: early in the morning, during their free periods, and after school. Always ready to assist, they never ceased finding new methods to make a student's life in school more enjoyable. Not only did they instruct in the three R's but also taught the fundamentals of citizenship and fair play The school regretted the resignation of Miss Edith Rogers of the home economics department, who spent quite a part of a lifetime at Lafayette. Miss Rogers was proud to be a Lafayette graduate, she taught not only sewing but the fine traditions of the school. Lafayette will miss her generosity and her constant effort to make her alma mater the best possible school. No one can completely fill the vacancy left by Miss Esther Link. As a teacher of English, she stimulated interest in many subjects, especially mu- sic, as she taught students to think for themselves and seek worthwhile information. Lafayette students US I MENTS OF MRS, H. S, BRENNAN Cafeteria Manager MRS. H, MC GAVIN Home Economics MR. V. CARUANA Industrial Arts MRS, C, R, BAKER Physical Education MISS M, CLARK German and Latin MISS E. BERWALD Commercial MISS M. COONLY English and Latin Commercial MISS D. CROLL English MISS M, DORAN Mathematics Commercial MR. I. CORCORAN MISS M. DOUGHERTY Citizenship Education and teachers missed her many kindnesses: tickets for concerts, an occasional dinner party, the flowers that she brought often, the time she gave to listen to problems . We were sad too that Mr. Edward McNamara chose to go to South Park rather than to cross the city each day to instruct Lafayette students in commercial sub- jects. We enjoyed his quiet dignity, his calm way of getting the best from students, and his efficient con- duct of the business staff of THE ORACLE. This year we missed, also, Mr. Matthew Baranski teacher of art and art adviser for THE ORACLE, who was transferred to East. We noticed the lack of a pho tography club and the colorful masks which decorated the walls of Room 103. All were sorry that Mrs. Williams and Mr. Murphy were at Lafayette so short a time. Especially we missed Mrs. Williams' leadership of the music in as- semblies . Mr. Murphy gained the admiration of the freshmen and the sophomores in his social science MISS P. GILRAY MISS C, HARTZELL English MRS, E, HAWKINS Library MISS H. HEDDEN Citizenship Education I MRS. K. KNOLL Commercial MISS T. M. HERTKORN Nurse MISS N, MAC KENZIE Science MISS H. HOWELL English and Spanish MRS, I, MARQUIS Physical Education MISS M. IULG Science , MR. J. M, MAYER 1 English MR, R. IOHN STON Commercial 13 classes. Although those who have gone cannot be replaced, we are pleased to welcome the new teachers. Mr. Mayer proved to be a valuable member of the faculty. His English classes benefited from his pleas- ant and effective teaching method. Students appreci- ated his willingness to coach the chess club. Mr. Smith, a new addition to our citizenship edu- cation department, showed his willingness to help by coaching the debate team. az-,W .- Miss E, MCDONALD W Mathematics -'77 I ,ff - MISS F, PITT Citizenship Education MISS M, C. MERLE Citizenship Education MISS K, REIF Administrative Assistant Mrs. Stonebraker's accommodating manner made her a welcome member in the home economics de- partment. She demonstrated her willingness to work when she pressed the new assembly curtain and pre- pared several costumes and a toy bag for the Christ- mas assembly. Honor came to Dr. Robert Rentz at the beginning of second semester. During the one and a half years he was boys' counselor at Lafayette, he endeared him- self to many. He worked hard with the student council MR. G. ROGERS Swimming MR, A, RUTSTEIN Science MR, G, MONROE Science DR, R, I, RENTZ Guidance Counselor MISS M. L, NICE Guidance Counselor MISS H RIEGEL Physical Education I4 Music MR. I. SC HERER Mathematics MR. S. I. SCAMACCA MISS M, SCHULZ MRS, M, SHANTLER MISS M, SHROEDER MR, R. H. SMITH Citizenship Education and promoted interesting extra curricular activities, in addition to guiding individual boys . Lafayette stu- dents and teachers wish him happiness and success as assistant principal of East High School. Other changes came. Mrs . William McGavin, whom we knew as Mrs . Albright in the fall, and Mrs. Shantler, formerly Miss Pares, received the good wishes of all. All rejoiced at Miss Margaret Du- shane's improvement following a serious illness. All together the faculty worked to lead students toward pleasure in moments and hours of learning. With the exception of Miss Eleanor Dushane, French and Citizenship educationg Miss Margaret Dushane, Englishg Mr. Sylvester Kolassa, industrial artsy Mr Clyde Slate, artg and Miss Marie Wechter, English, who do their full share, Lafayette teachers are listed here . Secretary Secretary Commercial MR, W. UN GER Science MISS J, M, STALL Citizenship Education MISS A. WANENMACHER Mathematics MRS, W, STONEBRAKER ' Homemaking MR, A. WHALLEY Physical Education MR, E, SVENSSON Mechanical Drawing MR, T. W, WOOD Physical Education MISS F, TEHAN ' English MOMENTS TO REMEMBER HN . .. ll I I f I I I Tlll I9 Till! g 2 ro 4 5 hi 3 - u . rs . J J 5: s 5 I Q 4 - I Lg Z, xk ' Qi ' M 4 11' ,a , .J 1 Q 4' 'lr T' 41' k - - - n The se nior rings of whichwe'reproud And Captain Carol who Cheered so loud 7 fd , .5 f wg' HJ I.. 'W' in it N ' Y . CIWIUL TW jj 'Wg .zz Mfg IIB! - .. - - ' ' li' , l, ng I l n 1 4 ll' 11 I - - J- I . 4 U Gave us many MOMENTS TO RE- MEM - BER. The school days that s es, JJ4 - ' : 1F . 1 1 I - L ' I ' , Q , if ' f , fw N W f W , 4 WW iff Y 75 WA7 ,f H W J, if M ' eel' 'Q X' ' 4 J Sl md J -1. Qi will end too soon, Diplomas to be OUIS IhiS IUH6, W3 will hay? 316150 li 9 l6 WITH THE SENIORS MOMENTS TO RE - MEM - BER. 3.1- How Nan-cy showed her lea-der-ship, Don wg J JJ Egg E if ff-.5 ivmpiiifl I gf V 47, ,meh W ,Q 'f .Q L 5 A -Q, 5 :,y, A9 www ax f , ,gms yl.fMgm1'gli H ,li b b Hesse l A f' '- 2 L' .li ll ll J Q V Y Je M f r r Flessa proved his, too, Bar- ba - ra on the ho-nor roll, we : H3 J . lo J- I rl y, . - J X ict' - , ---x - r,r..- f N ii 4 XNXXXS,S X X652 ST N Qtr'-Qsw E TTA : M-1-ar-..-3 0 Xu g o ERT E UL! X E r men - tion but a few. The Se- nior boys on Ar - bor V Dayjr- The ii D Q 1 I 'lv 3 . , i 730 ' f A XX 53 W FCSMWK f Q ,Eg W X 'M 2 TONQHTL0 if XMB f , L My or m E E X W A I A lil ! V-F21 f x Hill I - - - - I' ' - li Y ln- - of r .I ' y ol v ' re our lp D 4? 'F' : gms in W ite that day in May, ye win nag theie MOMENTS TO RE - MEM - BET:- I up . nf -nm I- 91 ' V : 1 E Music from Moments to Remember and substituted lyrics are used by permission of Beaver Music Publishing Corp. , New York City, 17 V. PAUL CAITO President NANCY MAC LEOD Vice President TRIANGLE Editor edA 1 I , Vr., i . 3 72.2 I k. , S., . - f 1 ,r .f-. , g .Q ,L , kffrff?'I'f,if,gg?, -- 7, ax, ,.-vfvvrtrf?.r1 r,.f,. . iv' '... 'fai'p',?, V , In , f,Q,1g4,,- , ,- ,, ,. ' ff! 'FT ff -.rs 'T' ' , ,fgfdfff J 1 ZEWM ' 5'-Q A i rdizwi iii 'J r Y If E ex, .'5ff'S A 4 ici, of M'!!5,' Kay, li la 2 . - ,7 'ffWf.zfzfffrf ' The School Seal ETHEL MAC DONALD GERALDINE COPPOLA Secretary Girls ' Marshal RACHEL SACCO TICEISUIEI' PLEASANT MOMENTS PASS TO Looking back on our career at Lafayette, we recall nostalgically the many moments that added up to make years to remember. Who can forget our freshman year? Most of us had dreadful assembly seats. Some of us were way on the side front, where we saw people in motion pictures with the strangest shapes. The fortunate, of Miss Stall's room, had full view seats near the camera. Especially to be remembered are the football rallies when we sang haltingly from pamphlets containing The Stein Song, Cheer, Mr. Touchdown, etc. Also we fondly recollect singing lustily at our first victorious football game against McKinley. Lafayette welcomed Hutchinson- Central and Fosdick-Masten that fall in a big three Thanksgiving assembly which impressed us by lasting until 12 o'clock. The noise, directed by cheer- leaders from Lafayette, Hutch, and Masten, was ear splitting. In December the dramatics class presented Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, in which Bill Dugan portrayed the ghost of Marley, complete with black robe and clinking chains. Vonnell Wagner and Ellen Kilian, who sang To Each His Own, added to the music and glamour of Lafayette's variety show entitled OVER THE RAINBOW . In the spring Gale Bertiaux was thrilled by an invitation from john Schnabel for the 1954 prom . Probably because everyone had a study period and a half a day, freshmen survived the year, even with 8 periods a day and lunch about 10:30 on Monday. When we returned in September 1954, we were amazed to find ourselves with 6 hours crammed with classes, no study period, and a shiny new lunchroom just for girls. Sometimes unknowing substitutes mistook the bells of the overlapping lunch arrangement so that we were treated to an hour and a half for eating. It was quite a year. One of our sophomores, Bill Dugan, hobnobbed with his senior superiors when he played Baptista in THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. Cynthia Lawson, Gertie Genco, Karin Kolz, Pat Meredith, Dawn Smith, Nancy MacLeod, Gail Bertiaux, Camille Wing helped take TWO GIRLS NORTH to the Veterans' Hospital following a successful performance on February 21. In the spring the Yale Cup came to Lafayette, to thrill both faculty and students. In May a shock came when Mr. Gott announced his retirement. Mr . Kelly skill- fully kept the farewell assembly on a light tone as Garth Schulz read the sopho- more tribute and everyone was breathless as Mr. Gott opened his gifts, a cam- I8 ROBERT DOLDAN Boys' Marshal Boys' Hist ELLEN KILIAN Girls' Historian CREATE A RICH CHRO OLOGY era and projector. As juniors we wondered what the new principal would be like . We regretted Mr. Kelly's transfer but were encouraged by Dr. Hayes' smile . When Mr. Axle- rod and Dr. Hayes accepted our traditions, we happily accepted them. juniors were proud that classmates Marie Mogavero, Claudia DiSalvo, Carol Tomaselli, and john Alongi survived competition to become cheerleaders . Be- fore the Riverside game, juniors treated the assembly to skits, showing girls mimicking football players in action and a gab session rehashing the game. Claudia and Nancy MacLeod directed. Presently two delegates from each junior room met to nominate their favor- ites for class officers . The school was covered with signs, urging us to Get on the ball and vote for Paul and Say! Hey! Vote for Rae for Secretary. We chose president Paul Caitog vice president, Nancy MacLeodg secretary, Rachel Sacco: treasurer, Bob Doldang girls' marshal, Geraldine Coppola: boys' marshal, Richard LoGalbo. They made their first united appearance at our junior Veter- ans' Day Program. Excitement mounted the afternoon of December 21 during the Christmas mu- sical We lived throu h examinations Mardi Gras the St Patrick's Program - g 1 y - , MELODIES AND MOODS, and a second junior Day. Martha MacLeod, in kilts, performed the sword dance. As a radio dial was spun, we laughed with Gloria Crawford about the three bears and stretched with janet Snyder's exercises. Lester Glassner presided . We were the first to order class rings at the end of the third year. We passe American history I, English III, and health to become seniors . A minimum of 12 units was necessary for a place in the senior room. Many had 15 unitsg others surpassed that for Rosalie Pellitieri and Paul Richter had 17 units and john Alongi, Lester Glassner, Gloria Marshall, Barbara DeMarco had 16 lf2 amassed in three years. We as seniors, of course, led others by dressing appropriately, encouraging the sports players, taking leading parts in programs, choosing king and queen for Sweetheart Swing, selling tickets, and achieving high grades. And so the year passed. Anyone who cares to see the full extent of recent senior activities should refer to the l957 LAFAYETTE ORACLE YEARBOOK, especially pages 20-39 and 56-92. 19 ROY LANGENBACH orian STELLA DI PAOLO Salutatorian CYNTHIA LA W SON Valedictorian ORACLE Editor -5 V Q jg j tiii H' N d t 'LHS xlef iiat . x , qw, J , ., it The Class Ring GEORGE H. ABRAMS He is never less at leisure than when at leisure. Merit Roll 2 Bank Teller 2 Oracle Staff 4 ... , wAl . 'ry' . ryy ' , , -KVE S l s JOHN S. ALONGI So of cheerfulness or a good temper, the more it is spent, the more of it remains. Merit Roll 1,4 Oracle Salesman 1,2 Triangle Staff 3,4 Cheerleader 3 IOSEPHINE BANDINELLI SHIRLEY BARKIER Every way makes my gain. Let not her heart be troubled. He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 2,3,4 Jr. Council on World Affairs 2, 3 Junior Red Cross 3 Monitor 2, 3 Variety Show 2, 3 Junior Red Cross 1 Monitor 1,2, 3,4 Triangle Staff 4 Variety Show 2 .. Q. CHARLES D. ARNOLD Men who know much say little. Honor Roll 1, 2 Merit Roll 3 Boys' Oratorical Contest 1 Student Council 2, 3,4 Inter-High School Student Council 3,4 ller ROSELLA BAILEY What will be, will be. Record Club 3 Triangle Staff 4 Y-Teens 3 150 Point L MARY E. BAKER To know her is to like her. He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 1,2 Junior Red Cross 3 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 3 Triangle Salesman 3 is ,A Cynthia Lawson, Stella Di Paolo, Roy Langenbach and Barbara De Marco are impressed by the modern pocket-sized diplomas which they expect to accept in June. Y-Teens 1 500 Point L aii', W r'i ' V 4 ,...,,,, V , ' A . L A N, . 1, y fyfwga' . Vi V , i-L .K 7,5 ,. L ALONZO BARNES - RONALD BATTAGLIA VINCENZA BATTAGLIA They that stand high Men of few words are My natural instinct have many blasts to the best men. teaches me. shake them. Football 3 Monitor 3 Monitor 2, 3 Oracle Staff 2, 3 Basketball l, 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3,4 20 L.. ELIZABETH A . BELCHER Imagination is the eye of the soul. Honor Roll 1 Merit Roll 2 Bank Teller 1 CONSTANCE BENNETT Softly speak and sweetly smile. SHIRLEY A, BENTON GALE G. BERTIAUX IEANETTE C, BLOOM DENNIS BORDEN l am always glad to try Far away from toil and Honor lies in honest toil. He worries not for what's anything once. trouble. the use. Honor Roll 1 Monitor 1 Monitor 4 Merit Roll 2, 3 Oracle Staff 4 Triangle Staff 1 Triangle Salesman 1 Junior Red Cross 1 Football 3 Y-Teens 2 Triangle Staff 4 Monitor 3,4 Swimming 1, 2, 3 Variety 5h0W 2 Oracle Salesman 2 Track 1 2, gf? 5 K , 9' i 5, 'Q -- '. 'fm fc ! ,J if S ae . 'f . .,f': :. ' 2,54 QAM JOYCE BRIGGS She smiled and the shadow departed. Merit Roll 1, 2, 3 Monitor 2, 3 BONNIE B. BRAUN If you wish to reach the highest, begin at the lowest. Baton Twirler 2, 3,4 Chorus 2 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 3,4 Monitor 2, 3,4 Triangle Staff 4 Variety Show 3 1... , ..,,. 5: It, . .5 4 sq ss U CHARLES BRONCATO Little I askp my wants are few. Junior Red Cross 4 Monitor 3,4 Y-Teens 1 Student Council 4 Joan DeVine, Robert Cipriano, Marie Curto, Lawrence Sanchez gvnagggf 1? tiff 4 happily imagine the day they will nervously adjust the cap's tassel before asf! ab u'3 4 receiving their diplomas. Bas et 3 ' . S 'iie . ffw - Q ttt is - .f if ' . w ill 'Qi' V V' L- B . -- I . LORETTA BURROUGHS JOSEPHINE T, BUSALACHI EDGAR A. BUSECK V. PAUL CAITO RONALD CAMERON A good nature and a Words she has to say are Nothing is so difficult It's a hard undertaking From the crown of his smile go a long way. few, but that it may be to seek to please all. head to the sole of his But what she says is al- found out by seeking. foot, he is mirth. Y-Teens 1,2 150 Point L ways true. Swimming 2, 3 Honor Roll 1 Merit Roll 2, 3, 4 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 Monitor 3 Oracle Staff 3 Variety Show 3 21 Senior President Junior President Student Council 2, 3, 4 Variety Show 2, 3 Crew 1,2 Cross Country 2,3 Track 2, 4 Entered from Riverside High School, January 1956 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 4 Ii ARAM CARAPETYAN ROY cARL1s1 ANTHONY CARTONE There is no truer truth Most great men are dead I:ve taken IUY fun where obtainable by man than or dying and I don't feel l VC f0Ul'N'l ll-' comes of music. S0 well myself- Baseball 3, 4 Band 4 Student Council 3 Swimming 3 Variety Show 3 Football 3,4 LAFAYETTE HIGH scgtootw so ,, K, ,,, , TERM-i---at If ,J 'A i NAME 1 If dem 'fam - H KTEAC!-iCR'S mam TEAcHaR's 'SY ,,,.,,lEf.:?i'.fli.5'T'E,L,,S'3,'i,L?5if ., 'UK CD-MLAEIQT. WHS, cement Y WEE .eeuza4sE,'t:E- ,s p I Q0 L'iH5-'WS.IQgr.t I A 7 ft s A 5. Rn W V Zvi , , , W Y . . , , mf,r,..a!f'i, f,iji'lT'5-caffin. I3 n i A W R, an sums: ,Q M WU .4 0 , N,-.-.-1-,M-..........,- 0 . A Q, ,, .A M A ve R A as 2 -M Q if ..f.,,,- 22 Vfi-et-fwle A W A AIA W , K I ' M' DAYS ABSENT trims, mmgngj f A . 4 ' OI, ,-el A it til 'U ir .01 I.. With a report card like this, Barbara is certain of being in the top ten of the class of 1957. nal R I I 1 3 as 1 3 A T lltttl 4 R BEVERLY J, CLEAGUE PETER R. CONOVER EDWIN CONSTANTINO That could be moved to I have not yet begun to Keep cruiet and people smile at anything. fight. Wlll think YOU 3 Phllcs' opher. Monitor 4 Merit Roll 3,4 Record Club 3 Baseball 3,4 Projection Crew 1, 2, 3,4 Triangle Salesman 3, 4 22 ' so 'F A if 5 V,,, ROBERT I. CA STIGLIONE The force of his own merit makes his way. Honor Roll 1,2 Merit Roll 3,4 Ir. Council on World Affairs 2,4 Projection Crew 4 Triangle Salesman 1,2 ROBERT P, CIPRIANO The greater man the greater courtesy. Honor Roll l, 2, 3,4 Ir. Council on World Affairs 2 Projection Crew 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 2 Student Council 3 Torch Club 4 GERALDINE G. COPPOLA A witty woman is a treasure: a witty beauty is a power. Senior Marshal Junior Marshal Junior Red Cross 1 Monitor 2 '. 3.1 .5:. 4 . 'ff , I . 4 Qi . , - I Fm s il' Y 3 1, e out ' L 4 tm . I tttttttt to ,oto,, MICHAEL W. CIANCIOSI A youth, to fortune and to fame unknown. Stage Crew 4 Variety Show 3 fu fat' , it C , PATRICIA CISZE K She fills her place in life as no one else knows how RIC HARD C ORNELL In quietness and confi- dence shall be your strength. Baseball 3, 4 Swimming 1 GLORIA CRAWFORD Generally speaking a woman is. . . generally speaking. Chorus 2 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 2 R . ,,eQi we 'gg I 'QW' . 1- ,.. or V MARTIN CROCE JOYCE J, CRONK CATHERINE CUMMINGS MARIE R. CURTO I am more sinned against Live and let live. The Heart has its own Reliable as the day is than signing, reasons which reason can long. Junior Red Cross 1 not grasp. Monitor 3,4 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3,4 Monitor 3,4 Monitor 4 FRANK D'ARRIGO WILLIE LEE DAVIS Oracle Salesman 3 llafapette Hgh Qrbnnl ML Buffalo Q , glam york I' A i f P mins hiploma is amargzh tu 5 ' as euihmcr of the satisfattnrp rcmpltticm of the A 1. Course ui aivtuhp prescriizcb fur this szhnnl by the carb nf Ehuratiun nf tb: Cup of Buffalo, ann npprubeh by the Department at Ghucatiun of th: State of ,firm Burk, ann as further ennhzncc of the pusmssion of ibmls. habits, arm :hamster tnortbp of an Qmzrican titiszn. A In witness wlmwf our signatures ar: attathrh hcrrtu rbis..2.Q.ii'4.bap ui Zum, 1951, A ff asflwf P -I Anwar. Supa-intanlml ' Mi W 3.9.1-wfadwi of Sduwln a For men may come and A high look and a proud men may go, heart. But I go on forever. Junior Red Cross 3 Bank Teller l Monitor 2,3,4 Monitor 3,4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 Oracle Salesman 1, 3 150 Point L Baseball 1,2, 3 Basketball 2,3,4 Football 1,3,4 I 3 355: Safe , K ., L Jk, hiy, ,, ,. .. A EVELYN T. DE COLLIBUS BARBARA DE MARCO What's oft been thought but ne'er so well ex- pressed. l-le Iota Pfe Hi-Y 1 Monitor 3 Triangle Salesman 4 Triangle Staff 2 Variety show 2 Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Honor Roll l,2,3,4 I-le Iota Pfe Hi-Y 3,4 Ir. Council on World Affairs 2, 3,4 Jtuiior Red Cross 1, 3 Triangle Salesman 1,2, 3 Triangle Staff 1 500 Point L A momentous occasion will occur June 26 as some 210 seniors receive College Entrance, Business, Art, or General Diplomas. fit, s in 455, 353' JOAN A. DE VINE In you there is some in- stinct which turns toward beauty unerringly. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3,4 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 3 Jr. Council on World Affairs 2,3 Junior Red Cross 1 Triangle Salesman 3 300 Point L 23 STEPHANIE DI BONA She was the champion of cosmopolitan out- look and of sweetness and light. Merit Roll 1, 2 Monitor 4 Student Cotmcil 4 Triangle staff 4 300 Point L STELLA V. DI PAOLO Nothing is impossible to one who can will and then do. Salutatorian Honor Roll 1, 2, 3,4 Chess Club 4 Jr. Council on World Affairs 2,3 Monitor 4 Oracle Salesman 2,3 Triangle Staff 3,4 , ,mf iyafggi fr H .. . .f , :.,,,,,,5.:::5t 5 . , A 'W 75419 ' Qifsiiigl '.,' , gf-1f L?'aifg , if gtk, its ' V ,, i t ,f-, . 1. L. I K' , if , ltili Jig I, ii I , i Hit .ig Zi , nt., - ,,+.1 ,, ,k g g l , E., I S l I x ..,L ,LVI ,. ,',g , ,, , or ' .. l fj' , ,f f 1,'F:I'2.- - ',,' ,f g H Y W'1W' I CLAUDIA DI SALVO ROBERT DOLDAN There is no genius in life like that of energy and activity. Mirth prolongeth life I am not only witty in and causeth health. myself but the cause of wit that is. Entered from Bishop Fallon High School, September 1955 Senior Marshal Junior Treasurer Monitor 4 Band 1, 2 Monitor 4 Orchestra 1,2 Triangle staff 3 Cheerleader 3,4 S , L , 1- - QF ' , , .1 . M, L .K GAIL EASTMAN DELORES FAUST Patience is a flower that grows not in every garden. Bom with the gift of laughter. Chorus 2, 3 Monitor 2 Variety Show 3 Chorus 1,'2,4 THOMAS DORAN PAULA S. DOUGHERTY Let your speech be al- ways with grace. -nw Q rf. WILLIAM DUGAN Nothing is more excel- lent than Knowledge. Bank Teller 1 Forensic Club 1, 2 Oracle Staff 4 Record Club 3 Variety Show 2 Patricia Meredith and Robert Trigilio demonstrate to their fasci- nated classmates, Willie Lee Davis and Joanne Rainey, their skill with ,. ,Q Mrs. Knoll's new electric typewriter. Q f.if'IJ I I' 'f S l s S 1 ,Vg .V i. , l rr ' V t g , r ' - .1 I wx 4- , . , 11, Z.. ,, - g1q,e.,w i f r '.:s ---, E , ,,,, L L stiiiii , .. 1 S I i's ,,, is if i 1 , , i - A SHIRLEY M, FETE5 DONALD L. FITZGERALD DONALD J. FLESSA SALVATORE GARRASI ROBERT P, GEISE True worth is in being, Silence is true wisdom's When he's around, Thinking is but an idle Impossible is a word I not seeming, best reply. there's fun to be had. waste of thought. never utter. 500 Point L Monitor 3 Merit Roll 3 Merit Roll l, 3,4 Senior Life Saving Award Stage Crew 4 M0l'lif0l' 3.4 Chess Club 1.2. 3 Student Council 4 Triangle Staff 4 Crew 1,2,3 Swimming 1, 2, 3,4 24 Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 3.4 GERTRUDE GENCO PHILIP G. GERACE MARY JANE GERMANO HCI Very f00f has music If ambition is not with Manner, not gold, is in't. you, dQn'1 worry, tg- woman's best adornment. morrow is another day. Honor Roll 1,2,4 Honor Roll 3 Jl1I1i0I Red CTOSS 4 Baseball 3,4 Merit Roll 1,2 Monitor 4 Cross Com-my 3 Bank Teller 4 Triangle Staff 3. 4 Football 4 student Council 3 Variety Show 1, 2, 3 500 Point L Cheerleader 4 Paul Richter, Carol Kellarn, Josie Bandinelli, Joyce Cronk, and arf' Gertie Genco rest from their labors as they browse through the varied magazines in the library. ioi ' 'i A ' iiT?1:Eftii?ii'3 ,e e 'f Y . 712 7 ' fi ': , if ,,' Q' i, fi : -T ':, 'f W , ffi.. 5 i , I ' il, 1. eee , '11 f 'iI . i,,, -1- .551 .,,, , ,,,,, t E. 1, .V 'ff ee1-f i fi' A ' V ,. A , 'L iQ+Qf,: .,-ii, 111,41 A ' 1 il ,- ffyi , Q , , ,V A 7 ,4 . ,, 3-,,. ,E H . , H V 2 .,V:. r .... l- t ,, i. V . A angst 1 ieee V.. f if 1-- 'IIL . 312. 1335 f ' V- ,.,, , . NICHOLAS P, GRIFFO TOM GRIMES THELMA I. GRUNTHANER Labor is a powerful He is happiest of whom NUI ml-ICU talk. 3 great medicine. the world says least. SWESI SUCHCB- Honor Roll 1 Merit Roll 2 Student Council 2, 3 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 4 Monitor 3 25 DOROTHY M. GIBSON Always merry and bright! Bank Teller 1, 2, 3 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 3,4 s gf' , 9 6 3 t x if :rj - ' . f 3:96213 , .seg as wif' ., . . , 4..,,.,s. MARY K. GOSS Speech is silver: silence is golden. Chorus 4 NA FEESAH HABEEB Age cannot wither her, nor can time stale her infinite variety. Bank Teller 3 Monitor 4 Record Club 3 Triangle Staff 4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 ,,,, 5 ,,., ilI Et'f A' ff 5121 2 J J fr. 1,2 K ' L . 'snr K V K' LESTER GLASSNER An honest man, a gentleman. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3,4 Jr. Council on World Affairs 3,4 Oracle Staff 3, 4 Projection Crew 1, 2, 3, 4 Record Club 3 Variety Show 3 PEGGY GREGG Nothing in excess. Y-Teens 1,2 .552 si. Q r , 5' Q' -- ,,,,t4 A . 2 51 i f DENNIS HA GER I am a man of my word. Bank Teller 1,4 Junior Red Cross 4 Oracle Salesman 1 Projection Crew 2, 3,4 CLAUDIA A. HAMMOND BARBARA I. HARDING GAIL A. HARDWICK SHIRLEY A. HARLEY I agree with no man's The tongue of the just is A personality full of Wisdom is what you opinions- I have opinions as choice silver. rascality. teach yourself. of my own. Monitor 3 Merit Roll 1, 2, 3 Honor Roll 1, 2,4 Honor Roll 1 Chorus 1 Merit Roll 3 Merit Roll 2 Chorus 3 Bank Teller 1,3 Y-Teens 1,2,3,4 Gloria Crawford, Nafeesah Habeeb, and Nicholas Sillito are stopped in center hall by monitors Carl Hile and Robert Palma who check their passes. A ,gf 1 'jnyf--' xx xg S i , i t A . .l zv, ,- , , . 2 F A , ' il!-T3 - ' iiii if - rg . .. V 3.531 ,Q in .1 .. ,V ,., 1 53,1 fa i Q , CARL E. HU-E SHIRLEY A. HILL CAROL J, HODGES Leave silence to Saints: Joy is not in thingsg It is more blessed to I'm human. it is in us. Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 3,4 Monitor 3,4 Variety Show 3 Crew 1,2 Cross Country 1, 2, 3. 4 Swimming 1,2, 3,4 Track 2,4 Y-Teens 2, 3 give than to receive. Merit Roll 1, 2 Baton Twirler 2 Monitor 2 Oracle Salesman 3 Student Council 2 26 500 Point L , ,ff .,,. , I .2 if affairs,-gs? ' i -.. .,,-. ffwfafa .x .... its V J ,Y 8 1 , J A ' I T , 3 E 2 4 .4:92ff'2'3- -.K 'H ' J J , . ,, fi s -' 21 E1 S f wi ,sgwghaess as itz- e fin s,,,mfs t . DENNIS HERGERT Wise men lay up knowledge. Chess Club 2 Jr. Council on World Affairs 2 Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 3,4 Monitor 3, 4 Projection Crew 3,4 Variety Show 3 IUDITH A. HOLDER A great deal is often done quietly. Merit Roll 1, 2 Chorus 2 Junior Red Cross 1 Oracle Salesman 2, 3 ,t . ,W ,, ,:g.if.5.A, xl- , A -A I r' W s' 'Be . M' ff will . in , ' N 1 fr ri DIANE M. HARVEY A light heart lives long. Monitor 1, 2, 4 Y-Teens 1, 2,4 400 Point L GEORGE D. l-UERRING The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Entered from Lackawanna High School, September 1956 THOMAS IOHNS You can't cheat an honest man. Mem Roll 1,2,4 ,fag V 'L E ,mg , f 7, f -A ' V V 4 'if . . 1 ' fu ' , , E' ff . ga, 1, , , ........ ,,:, - X f BRUCE JONES WILLIAM L. JONES CAROL E, KELLAM ADDIE M. ICEMP CAROLE A- KENNEDY If I study, I learn, Weariness can snore Good manners are made Before honor is humility. Come aff'-1 U'iP if 35-YC 80 If I don't, what's the upon the flint. up of small sacrifices. OH the llghf fHHIHSI1C 106- difference. Meri! R011 1.2. 3 Oracle Staff 3 Junior Red Cross 2 Chorus 1. 3.4 Monitor 3 Basketball 4 MOFUIOI' 2. 3 Football 4 Record Club 3 Tl-ack 3,4 Variety Show 2,3 Y-Teens 1,2,3 CHRISTOPHER KEUKER ELLEN G. KILIAN The cautious seldom A thing of beauty is a err, joy forever. Honor Roll 3,4 Chess Club 3,4 Lambda Beta Psi Hi- Monitor 3, 4 Oracle Staff 4 Student Council 4 Triangle Staff 4 CORA S. KOCH Silence is the most per- fect herald of joy. Chorus 1 Oracle staff 3 Student Council 4 Class Historian Honor Roll 1,2,3,4 Y4 Oracle Staff 4 Record Club 3 Don Flessa, Chris Keuker, Dennis Hergert, Paul Caito, John Peplinski Triangle Salesman 2.3 admire the beauty of the small, medium, large, and extra-large blue, Triangle Staff 4 striped blue, and red class rings. Variety Show 1 L , Q ,, s-s . H -L f x H ,. ff, as '- . Q i E ,,.., L uf . W L... W A ' ': ' . A rrs.,. it E . 'hr 4 5 ' A N Q A .. 1 I 1 ' ' DORIS A, KOCH KARIN J, KOLZ, NINA E, LAGATTUTA LAURA J. LA MARCA Good understanding If there's one thing I Kindest hearts are soon- Beauty is powerg a smile gives favgl-, hate, it's silence, est Strong. is its SWOrd. Entered from Hollidays- burg High School, Jan- uary 1956 Bank Teller 4 Merit Roll 1 Bank Teller 1 Chorus 4 Monitor 4 Oracle Salesman 2, 3 Triangle Staff 4 Variety Show 2 27 Ir. Council on World Affairs 2,4 Oracle Staff 4 4 v it .A s.is - I .K l . , , K . . ELIZABETH J. LA MARCO ROY LANGENBACH Bid me discourse: I will Large was his bounty, enchant thine ear. Triangle Staff 4 JANICE LEUZE' There be none of beauty's daughter with a magic like thee. Honor Roll 1 Merit Roll 2 Junior Red Cross Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 3 a li , '. , view? if . are 'YT' W Vit ROSELYN LINDBEC K Her cheeks are like a blushing cloud that beautifies Aurora's face. Merit Roll 1, 2, 4 Jr. Council on World Affairs 2, 3 Oracle Salesman 3 Record Club 3 and his soul sincere. Class Historian Honor Roll 1,2,3,4 Chorus 3 Monitor 2, 3, 4 Variety Show 3 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 5, ,Eg , V if f H i M? l l fifpii T T . A -i ri . , I fi 1. I z, 'fu ,V m1,57'.:r,, I 'l' . s ' CAROL LIDDELL Not very quiet, mostly Bal'- Fine as can be in every way. I-le Iota Pfe I-Ii-Y 3 Monitor 3 150 Point L Junior Life Saving Award Q, . ati? 'Z W- 'ZS' ' , . S Ni' l if: A 5 D' f-:if-an , 1' 4 if 'H r D 'E CYNTHIA LAWSON Intellect mixed with humor. Oracle Editor-in-Chief Valedictorian Honor Roll l,2, 3,4 500 Point L Chromatic Club Award 3 Official Accompanist 4 ,wp ,. ,,,,,,, 5, ' :ra A ..-. .., f sf .f ,, 2' xl 1 r fa if 3 L 'Q LOLA M. LE DONNE Her smile seldom ends in less than a giggle, Honor Roll 1 Merit Roll 2, 4 Bank Teller 1,2,4 500 Point L PATRICK E. LEMAN To be merry best becomes him. Oracle Salesman 1 Alonzo Bames, Aram Carapetyan, Charles Arnold, Robert Geise, and Ronald Butterson take an imaginary tour of the world via Miss Mer1e's new globe . 1 .rr, 2 fi 11 irir Q .1 if fig F, ' ' L, T r i 'W ' 'Z SQ.: 1, l .I Q 'rri f i ' , V, . li .- - z t rr-, 5 irris Q ,rr, :Z f l - f Q Q Q - . ,,, . Vg, A LE ,. , v ,,,W,, L, M..,.,.,,,,, f,,,,,,,,, fi A rrr. at , ANGELA M. LI POME Fair as a star. Merit Roll 1,2,4 Ir. Council on World Affairs 4 Monitor 3,4 Oracle Art Editor 4 Triangle Staff 2, 3,4 DIANNE LOSI And her talk was a mix- ture of foolish and wise. Honor Roll 1,2, 3,4 Oracle Staff 3,4 Student Council 3, 4 Variety Show 3 Senior Life Saving Award D. A. R. Citizenship Award 28 SHEILA A. LYONS Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. Entered from Holy Angels Academy 1954 Chorus 4 Triangle Staff 4 ETHEL MAC DONALD Is there any Scotsman without charm? Senior Secretary Junior Red Cross 3 Monitor 4,4 Student Council 4 Triangle Salesman 1 .A trr 4 E H A LINDA M. MAC EWAN When to sessions of silent thought I summon up remembrance. Merit Roll 1,2,4 Baton Twirler 1 Monitor 4 Oracle Salesman 1 Record Club 3 MARTHA MAC LEOD Her ways are way pleasantness. Honor R011 4 Merit Roll 1,2 Jr. Council on World Affairs 4 Student Council 4 500 Point L sof NANCY MAC LEOD None knew her but to love her. Senior Vlce President Triangle Editor Junior Vice President Monitor 2, 3, 4 Student Council 4 Triangle Staff 2, 3,4 ,,,,..:f .-.-. - ,,,3 K or ,il ,rt, Bonnie Paladino, Gloria Marshall, Lorraine Odom, Shirley Benton, Jean Moore, in Mr. Hayes' office, sort slips as they check on possible truant classmates. 4 if 4 aw s n 'V 952 5 1 f if .. ,, , i - A , ,gi g , , 5 q GLORIA MARSHALL Leisure is the reward of labor. Merit Roll 1, 4 Monitor 4 Mfg. . Ei-+-fnifii LQ RICHARD I. MAIER ANGELINE MAIORCA I'm going to 'go it' A good name is better a bit before l settle than riches. down. THOMASINA A, MALLORY MARIE MARASCHIELLO She was born with a If you would rule the gift of laughter and world Clllielly. YOU a sense that the world ITIUSI keep it amused was mad. Junior Red Cross 4 Monitor 4 Triangle Staff 4 500 Point L CAMILLE J, MARTINO Sweet, sincere, cute, and wise but there is mischief in her snappy eyes. Merit Roll 1, 2, 3 Monitor 3,4 Oracle Staff 3 Record Club 3 Student Council 4 Triangle Staff 4 BRENDA MASON For I am nothing if not critical. Junior Red Cross 1, 2 Monitor 1, 2,4 Y-Teens 1, 2, 3 500 Point L 29 Si , ANN R, MASTRORILLI DONALD MC CLURE Easy, debonair and gay, In quietness and confl She laughs all misery dence shall be your away, strength. Monitor 3,4 Record Club 3 Triangle Staff 4 Baseball 2,4 Q, M, wavy 'f xzi ROBERT MC GARRY I want what I want when I want it. Entered from Canisus High School, January 1956 Honor Roll 4 Merit Roll 3 Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 4 Tennis 3 Q2 ,Sake gmb vez. i A K. is! 5 , ' iz? fi '5 4 r,or nrof , , t, f feugi., , la li CHARLES MC HUGH Full of joke and jest. Projection Crew 1,2, 3,4 Triangle Salesman 1, 2 Swimming 1 A K .3 M , .wg if 3 Q ii 4 it 'L A is F S f is 1 .l' 7 -1. , 'V' Q .N . .M V5 , 5 X any 4, 'li if r c N? agen C EE fx is Mit:-Q . . PATRICIA MERE DITH Beauty is the flower of virtue. Monitor 4 Oracle Salesman 2 Oracle Staff 4 Student Council 3,4 Triangle Staff 3,4 Variety Show 2 Cheerleader 4 X Richard Maier, Chuck Broncato, Frank D'Arrigo, John Alongi, George Smutzer, outside Room 111, agree that girls shouldn't wear sneakers if boys are required to wear shirts and ties. GARLAND MOON Man is man and master of his fate. Basketball 3,4 Cross Country 1 IEANNE M. MOORE Merry as the day is long. Bank Teller 3 Chorus 3 Monitor 2, 3, 4 Triangle Salesman 2 Y-Teens 2 ROBERT MORRIS Nothing's new, and nothing's true and nothing matters. Entered from St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute , September 1956 30 ROSALIE MILES From labor health, from health con- tentment springs. Entered from Riverside High School, September 1956 Q W 4,17 at f , a 2 wx K' HM: x ' A I 313 'Ji' r if MARTHA M. MOI-ILER I shall be a lady forever. Monitor 3, 4 3 . 1. Wfmm Ks f -. 1 't 1 eil ,A A MARIE MOGAVERO Modesty is the citadel of beauty and virtue. Chorus 4 Junior Red Cross 3 Monitor 2, 3, 4 Triangle Staff 4 500 Point L Cheerleader 3,4 I , -we CAROLINE MONTEFORTE It's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. Entered from Pittston High School, Pittston, Pennsyl- vania, September 1955 Honor Roll 3,4 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 4 IOHN MOSKOS Knowledge is easy to him that understandeth. Entered from Panttanasa High School, Greece, September 1956 Swimming 4 Variety Show 3 1 Q A ya FY Q' MINN IE MOI' EN Fu11 of laughter, full of fun, Ever ready to help someone. 500 Point L , . 'Islas AURELIA MURRAY Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit. A 3 . xx R hei rs: . ' r 3 57 Y l . -P g 4 k.,.L,:.: .vs 1 ,, FAITH NOBLE Doing easily what others find difficult is talent... Merit Roll 2, 3 Bank Teller 1,3 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 2 Oracle Staff 3 500 Point L Senior Life Saving Award rmiypwcifiif as I A icpw .439 yfw,.w H K ,. ', 5-'UP' 55 T' 5, J ' ' DOROTHY O'NElL And feel that I am happier than I know. Merit Roll 1 Chorus 1,2, 3,4 ANGELO PALAMUSO The princes among us are those who forget themselves and serve mankind. Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 3,4 Monitor 4 Photography Club 3,4 Projection Crew 4 Stage Crew 3,4 Variety Show 3 BARBARA PALA DINO I have immortal long- ings in me. Chorus 1, 2 Monitor 4 Triangle Staff 4 NORINE NOLA CAROL ANN NORTHRUP Softly speak and sweetly Sweet and pure and smile. fair. Merit Roll 2 Merit Roll 1,4 Monitor 4 Bank Teller 1 Student Council 4 Baton Twirler 2, 3 Triangle Staff 4 Ir. Council on World Affairs 4 Oracle Staff 4 5,7 .. if ff . me N... ff LORRAINE I. ODOM They who are pleasant themselves must always please. Merit Roll 1 Bank Teller 4 Chorus 1,4 Monitor 1, 2,3,4 Angela Li Pome, Dianne Losi, Mildred Vigneri, Rachel Sacco, and Cynthia Lawson, with boots, coats, hats, and umbrellas, feel that they are well prepared for a stormy day. BENEDICT L. PALERMO We are growing serious, and that's the verynext step to becoming dull. Chess Club 2 Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 4 Record Club 3 ROBERT PALMA DOROTHY PARKER He makes a Iu1y's day Imagination is the air shon as December. of mind. Monitor 3,4 Merit Roll 1 Variety Show 3 Chorus 2, 3,4 31 I. ANN PARLATO A merry heart maketh a cheerful counte- nance. Entered from Mount Saint Joseph's Academy, September 1955 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 3 Monitor 3,4 MARLENE S, PARRINO Her eyes as stars of FLORENCE PEDRICK One cannot know twilight fair. everything. Honor Roll 1, 2 Merit Roll 3,4 Bank Teller 1 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 3 Junior Red Cross 1, 3 ' 2 . ' I ., , in -+ 1 Q .nr : G , 'lf' I ,Q ff 1 1 1 'r a - -A I 1. I L, YV 7: 4 -,- , - .i 5 l'r- if ff' - , 'trip' - f H' .f 'f wwf. 1' 'V' ss::ggf.2'4f:,.s '-was-,lee ff BETTY I. PITTS Hear much: speak little . Honor Roll 1,2 Merit Roll 3,4 Band 1, 3 Oracle Staff 3,4 Record Club 3 JOHN H, POOLE From listening comes wisdom. ' ' as 1 . 1. , ' . Hi, - - - g sii , gg, ,t, - ..,.sf' , P' f' I XI ' ' , H I . ffQ'f7' . . . . -... , 1 , 1 I ,R I is I I s ifffiffri If L 4 , ,, ' ' ' -i s--as , it k..r 1. .. . ',-r 1 .. . ., ,gn ' . ,,,', I . ,V..,2 . 5. U ELNORA POPIELARSKI If not seemly, do it notg if DOI true, say it not. MARION QUINNEY By asking the impos- sible, we obtain the best. Monitor 3, 4 ROSALIE PEL LITTIERI Great persons are able to do great kindnesses. Merit Roll 1 Baton Twirler 2 Chorus l, 2, 3 Monitor 4 Oracle Staff 4 Triangle Salesman 4 Variety Show 3 JOHN I. PEPLINSKI He is able because he thinks he is able. Merit Roll 1 Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 3,4 Monitor 3,4 Stage Crew 3,4 Variety Show 3 Swimming 1,2 i---.f f Be.. , .. A Y P 3-1 J 4 'R .,, . . I' an 1? . ,, 5 , A r' I is . . H 'sy 1 DOROTHY I. PETERSEN Of course I know it, but I forget so often what I know. Monitor 1, 2, 3, 4 Sal Territo, George Herring, Tom Vallone, Faith Robbins, and Marie Sperrazza join the enlightened few who know that there is a sundial in front of Lafayette. JOANNE F. RAINEY Few things are impos- sible to diligence and skill. Bank Teller 4 Junior Red Cross 1, 2, 3,4 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 1 Monitor 1,2, 3,4 Triangle Staff 4 32 VIRGINIA REYNOLDS Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed. Bank Teller 1 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 3 Jr. Council on World Affairs 4 Monitor 4 PAUL C. RIC HTER A man of understand- ing holdeth his peace. ' Merit Roll 3 .ft f 151 wgelgixiew rzxzi. 4 W .,,s..f.. ,ma l ,.,, Z . ie if no xg my -E it 1i.,,t.a t L Q. X asf 3, ii! 2 if not f , .4 ,E L 1 iapliluk , . .,.f: ' -4- , FAITH D. ROBBINS Mine honor is my life, both grow in oneg Take honor from me and my life is done. Entered from Frontier Central High School, Hamburg, September 1956 GASPER RUGGIERO A man that has friends shows himself friendly. Entered from Bishop Fallon High School, September 1955 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 LEONARDA RUSSO The voice with the smile wins. Monitor 3,4 150 Point L Ellen Kilian, Nancy MacLeod, Dawn Smith and Gale Bertiaux listen intently to the latest gossip relayed on the telephone by Karin Kolz to a confidant. JERRY R, SANTORA IR. lt's a big, wide, won- derful world I live in. Entered from Bennett High School, September 1956 Monitor 4 Triangle Staff 4 ROSALIE S. SEARS ONE There is midnight in her hair. Honor Roll 3 Merit Roll 1, 2 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y 1 Chorus 3 IACQUELYN SHANAHAN Be thou the rainbow to the storms of life, Triangle Staff 4 Variety Show 2 33 RONALD SABEL He that has knowledge spares his words. Entered' from Canisius High School, September 1956 MARY ANN SALVATI If smiles were miles, what grounds she would cover. Honor Roll 3 Merit Roll 1, 2,4 Monitor 4 Oracle Staff 4 Triangle Staff 3,4 Cheerleader 4 RACHEL SACCO Good humor is the sunshine of the mind. Senior Treasurer Junior Secretary Merit Roll 1 Monitor 4 Student Council 2 Triangle Staff 4 400 Point L -i ,, ,,,,., , . Q, 'liiifili Y L - ffffi' To E - A if ' , .L ,- .. My - - , h is f 4 , ,-gf -V LAWRENCE H. SANCHEZ Of knowledge more precious than gold. Honor Roll l, 2, 3,4 Jr. Council on World Affairs 3,4 Oracle Staff 4 Projection Crew 3, 4 JAMES SHIELDS We are wiser than we know. Entered from Williams- port Senior High School, September 1956 NICHOLAS F. SILLIT TO There is mischief in those eyes. Monitor 4 Basketball 3, 4 DAWN D, SMITH Happy in life and in everything. Merit Roll 2, 3,4 Monitor 4 Oracle Staff 4 Student Council 2, 3 Triangle Salesman 2,3 Triangle Staff 4 Cheerleader 4 GEORGE F. SMUTZER The man worthwhile is the one who will smile Entered from South Park High, September 1956 Chess Club 4 . a5q.f1i qt... . e ,, f.. g My as fr-.C Carol Tomaselli, Nicholas Griffo, La Vada Wright, Judy Holder, and William Jones search wildly for information for a 1, 776 word essay about Lafayette in the American Revolution. fl- , ,,+ f W- .lf was E .' T ,gi fa SAL C. TERRITO Life is too serious take too seriously. Bank Teller 4 Oracle Salesman 1 Record Club 3 MARK TIFTIC KIIAN Men of few words are the best men. Football 4 Baseball 4 Basketball 4 A G ii at f 5 E .tty ....r ,. i ts 4-iz . , . f :r f-1 fi' ,rev-,,., MARIE C, SPERRAZZA Laugh thy girlish laughter, Monitor 4 Triangle Salesman 3 .. .. ,A l..i,ei? I Q i : ' fit- frr- . fan , rpg f . tees ' - its .,.. 1 :1 1: 'sw are 14- .inthe-... -my -' A N y, . RAYMOND D, SWAIN ln all labor there is profit. Projection Crew 3, 4 CAROLYN A. TOBIAS CAROL TOMASELLI The world looks brighter Born with the gift of from behind a smile. laughter. Entered from Northeast- Monitor 4 ern High School, Detroit, Triangle Staff4 September 1955 Cheerleader 3,4 A, .... ,... 1 mf ftaff+f11,n CAROLINE F. SPINA The greatest wealth is contentment with little. Merit Roll 3 He Iota Pfe Hi-Y 4 Junior Red Cross 1, 3 Monitor 3 Projection Crew 2, 3, 4 Triangle Salesman 1 VALDORA I. SWYGERT There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends. Record Club 3 FN k,,, 5 .34: 2 is M it ,ivr FRANKLYN R. TORNABENE A friend to all, abrupt to none. Monitor 1 Triangle Salesman 1 f . .. ,, a , .5 4 sa S- 2. 5 31 A ,'5.,a - . I It NK. ,H .14 ,,... JOHN I. TORNABENE Make hay while the sun shines. Entered from Grover Cleveland High School, September 1956 ROBERT TRIGILIO A man of courage is also full of faith. Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y 3 Monitor 3,4 Student Council 4 Triangle Staff 4 al is W fins t 4 RICHARD TURLINGTON Life is a jest and all things show it. 5 . . DOLLY TURNER Life amid love and laughter. Chorus 1,2,3 Monitor 3 Variety Show 3 Y-Teens 2 2 H We av' n Uk Ungar CAROL M. UPTON Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Honor Roll 1, 4 Merit Roll 2, 3 Monitor 4 Monitor 4 Baseball 2, 3,4 Football 2, 3,4 1 lslla isii A B L A ,,-- , I xt , ' 'VV 1 t, fa l e.i 'Y A fx .ii .4 tilaii , V- stabs:-2 it , THOMAS A. VALLONE Steers his own course. Entered from Grover Cleveland High School, September 1956 JO ANNE VIGNERI Take time for all things. Baton Twirler 3 VINCENT J. VARA A glory of a young man is his strength. Entered from Mc Kinley High School, September 1955 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 4 What fabulous gift is Gasper Ruggierio seeking from pretend salesmen Dorothy O'Neil and Marie Mogavero while Jerry Santora is almost per- MILDRED VIGNERI A joy that's shared is a joy made double. Merit Roll 2,4 Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y l Monitor 4 Triangle Salesman 4 500 Point L 11 suaded to buy crockery from Dorothy Parker? ,qfgv '-,,, - vi. i 1 is fi we 1 W J E rs if IRENE VINTI THOMAS VIZZI MARAYAMA WADOOD A gracious woman I am not in the role The mirth and fun grew retaineth honor. of common men. fast and furious. Merit Roll 2,3,4 300 Point L Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y3,4 Monitor 3 35 F751 ',,' 71 if' 1 ' nss, Q v,--. Q, ,ffl A .g 1,555 '- 5 V' 7 I 1, -V 'flsfig 5 i I fr wf'E'1'l41 . L f is , m fL . - ii - fi, ii' ' . 'K ' , L'L.L I , ' ' '-L, E- ' ' ' L f R7 J ., . si? N axis I. VONNELL WAGNER Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Honor Roll 3 Baton Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4 Triangle Salesman 1 Variety Show 1 , V J.,, l i.:' 4 . f ' .-,, ir, , . 1 E5 l fl f K-'rig fl' 'I I .:,' ' 'i 'IQ , ,f . E 11111 E Afi' 1, . Fifin ,rf ',- -- .- ,,L2. 'ani .f'-' ,,f,f., Tilt ' ' , -is 2 .i t ,': JOAN D, WAGONBLOTT CAROL ANN WEBB JOYCE ANN WELSH CAMILLE E- WING Her joy knows no I live in crowds of Life is not life at all Hitch Your wagon t0 bounds, jollity. without delight. 3 Stal- Monitor 4 Honor Roll 1, 3 Merit Roll 2, 4 Jr. Council on World Affairs 3,4 Junior Red Cross 1,2, Oracle Staff 4 Student Council 2 Y-Teens 1, 2 3,4 By tradition seniors occupy the best seats across the auditorium. 36 T X , 1 sd l 4 t 9' :M wwf' F- 'U t x 145 , ,V AUDREY R, WINLEY A good friend never offends. Junior Red Cross 4 Monitor 4 If 'H jane kt , sv E W' W' ti 5 , .w L Q! .- F 5 'f,n A THELMA WOOD LA VADA WRIGHT Silence is more musi- The fairest garden cal t.han any sound. in her looks Y-Teens 2 150 Point L And in her mind the wisest books. Bank Teller 1 Ir, Council on World Affairs 4 Oracle Staff 4 500 Point L WILLIAM YEA TES He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty. Entered from St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute, September 1956 Basketball 4 Football 4 GERALD ZIMMERMAN Silence is more eloquent than words. Entered from Canisius High School, January 1956 Through great effort jtmiors, sophomores, and freshmen will ultimately claim them. 37 T.Vallone, D.Hager, E,Buseck, and G.Moon are becoming very handy while learning to provide for their future homes, R.Langenbach and C.Keuker, Future Scientists of America, are seen discussing a display at the Chevrolet Plant. I.Peplinski, C. Keuker and C.Hammond proudly display their prizes of a radio and two watches won in selling tickets for the pop concert, December 7, Miss Howell's homeroom, 112, led the school. WORKING AND PLAYI G ROOM 111: D.Flessa, R.Cameron, R. Carlisi, A,Barnes, F.D'Arrigo, T.Grimes, The senior class buzzed for days before the basketball game between senior boys' homerooms, 111 and 112, Most of the students had decided for which room they would root when they entered the gym but both teams looked equal. At first 111 went out in front 10-4, but 112 rallied and the game continued neck in neck until 112 fi- nally swept away to win 41-38. Dr. John Enright is about to plunge the needle into F.Wertman, P.Caito, next in line, isn't disturbed. 338 students received the Salk vaccine in 50 minutes on February 7, more than one every second. A. A 1 , 1 t ,f I fs? -wg! B,Harding, A,Palamuso, A,Masttorilli, and E.LaMarco have fun painting a jukebox for a soda bar scene in the senior rally skit before the Grover football game, TRYING AND WINNIN N.MacLeod, D.Smith, M.Mogavero, S.Lyons and K. Kolz, among the 110 seniors who had the small pox vaccination, can still smile, Sixth hour every day D.I-lergert and J.Peplinski sat in center hall, studying and checking student permits. ROOM 112: M.Tiftickjian, W.YeateS, I. Santora, N.Si1litto, C.Ruggiero, G.Moon. Two alumni, Joe Tontillo and Joe Merlo, refereed. The co captains for lll were Alonzo and Dong for 112, Jerry and Bill. Alonzo was top scorer for lll with 25 points while Jerry and Bill led 112 with 12 points apiece. Miss Merle wished her boys had given Alonzo the ball more often because he could just put it right in. Miss Hertkom saved the students 31690. She arranged for them to re- ceive polio vaccine in school. Here a nurse dabs alcohol on K. Kolz's arm while T.Mallory waits patiently, listening to soothing background music. 39 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER fb - J J E J T J V 4 V ls 0 . ,I J 5 O I W 45 ' HSP 2 A FP 4 i f 1 N u. ME Jyxlffgh -:Y - fx -burr' ul T' F I : I, A 4511 fn JI L UL - A ' I II - - - ' IZ- ' II I - J I I. ' KVI H I A 4 I 7 .1 ' -D 1. ' U The Freshmen came in awe and fear Be - gan new tasks and found friends here - I - ' E:ll 7 I ' - 3 I R . 9 1- if wav! .h. 5 3 :reall ,, ff, ,Q , , fl 3 533 - ':l.L- , J , J, .L :WL -'-' -new .ur A J Iutf . -F 5 I 4 ' - They will have their MO-MENTS TO-V RE - MEM - BER. J The Super Sophs, at , J J 9 :rs I I . J if M -2 , J P fs w MH M9135 192 il XI W1 1 . Jw! M1 ME E54 Q-5 J 7 J - fm S Z 'vw 1 , 1 LWJ ' lags.. ,Mig J ' ill., ,JJ E ni ' - - - - - .1 ' F H ra - lly time, Made us all laugh with songs and rhyme To- give llS theise 6 - 40 WITH THE CLASSES if YA 'El Q , KW! ' lllp V -E! MO - MENTS TO RE - MEM - BER. The Juniors, too, in action fine, showed vs I Q V V V V ' DE IP U e FW Q fi? A 'LUN , U' 'f J. sup-Pmzv -- Lp v T, XXX A T f f sv new if T it lf 44 ft? ,af J 5 Vw 1 H' ' T X ,T fgng A1 li ts f ' f . 4701 f, If 4 X 5 my g,,.2 as J S 1 us on Veterans' Day That in a year their Se-nior class will be - ,VU EJ J . . Y ? Q Jill? '--f...m . , f m gf +2 Vt' +5 f 5 I 6 Sip tl 5 Z7 'J s.- T' - 9 'r IW' fa E ff ,z Q4 T, , ff ? '? V 5 G W e ww ml A ' 'ZF ' B xl ff I 1, '35 I 1 RRY CHKV gy S- ri 2 sf - 1 I .. .4 ' A 1 -. 'I I4 v Q - - - ' -1 .1. V best in ev ery way. And when all three in years to come Look 4 - - 5 J CI I EP ' D at rg r . Z3 : V 7 'fx ml' fw. gi g is M T S W Au '-if x I' If 'aiu f f Q! - ,f I J J w H .X - ' L .W JF! in back on all their triumphs and fun, Tjeseyill he their MOMENTS TO RE - MEM - BER. T n 1. ' Music from Moments to Remember and substituted lyrics are used by permission of Beaver Music Publishing Corp., New York City. 41 JUNIOR OFFICERS Ann Iacono fsecretaryj, Joann Ivey fvice presidentj, Kirby Snyder Qpresidentj Sue Saunderson and Daryl Dobrindt clean up after the junior pep rally. Almost every Friday the pep rallies for foot- ball games and cross country meets were spon- sored in turn by freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors . Great laughter greeted the skits. The cheering started out regularly with a slow, pepless yeeay but the sound increased as the morning progressed. All ended with the Alma Mater sung with true school spirit. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Rita Coppola fsecretafyl. Patricia Magavero fvice presidentj, Anthony Campo ftreasurerj, Richard Moynihan fpresidentj HALF 'ROUND THE SUN Approximately 1,793,700 seconds out of 15,768,000 seconds that the earth took to go halfway 'round the sun in 1956- 1957, students at Lafayette spent in school. To be sure they spent only l, 293, 180 seconds in classes, be- cause they wasted 1l8, 320 seconds going through the cor- ridors, enjoyed 205, 200 seconds of entertainment in the auditorium, and ate their way through 177,000 seconds . During this time they worried and fretted and planned and were disappointed and complied and enjoyed themselves. SEPTEMBER 5 8:00A.M. Alice, Ann, Carol, Sally scurried into the Baynes Street entrance, tripped down the stairs, and ran to get lockers right near the mirror. It was a good thing they got there when they did because they just managed to get enough lockers for themselves and some close friends. In went mirrors, compacts, and hand cream, items definitely essential to any girl's well-furnished locker. SEPTEMBER 5 9:30 A.M. The entire assembly was buzzing. The reason? Henceforth every boy would be re- quired to wear a tie to school. Immediately following the assembly groups gathered for the big discussion. Is it fair? It's extra work for our mothers Do they have to iron the shirts? Then one loud cry was heard above the din. It's unconstitutional! The following day the policy was in action: almost fifty boys were sent home for ties. Realizing resistance was futile, the male stu- dent body submitted. The beaten feeling gradually grew into a feeling of pride as the entire school noticed the im- provement in appearance . Only occasionally does some- one have to avail himself of one of Dr. Hayes' extraordin- ary cravats, really a tie that blinds. SEPTEMBER 12 8:45 A.M. The shock came. Lockers were assigned to every homeroom. OCTOBER 19 2:30 P.M. Alas! When Mary totaled her marks after circulating her card, they averaged only 89.973, Better luck next time, she thought to herself as she strove to get a 99.942, average and lead the school honor roll. OCTOBER 31 Lafayette's first Student Council dance came on Ha11owe'en. At 3 P.M. all in line received a doughnut and a glass of cider free. When Daryl, Susie, Frank and jerry took part in the traditional apple dunking, they all got wet and jerry won a bracelet. NOVEMBER 10 11:30 A.M. jo Ann, Mary, Carol, Alice and Diane arrived at All High Stadium for Lafayette's last football game. Only a half dozen kids were in the stands. During the first quarter they found the good old La- fayette loyalty wasn't going to let the players down for more and more students arrived. One pair of gloves was passed around to keep many hands warm: the cheerleaders jumped up and down continually. Everyone kept clapping his hands but not for applause. The ladies' room was extra crowded around the radiator: shoes were lying around and feet were thawing out. It was good to go home to tell of a game won. NOVEMBER 17 3:15 P.M. The gym was decorated. The hand was in tune. The school was alerted and ready. Let the Turkey Hop begin. Between dancing, drinking coke, and the usual gossiping, everyone had a good time. DECEMBER 20 Whether they put their money into a box, an envelope, or a tin can, all were generous. Stu- dents contributed Si253.76 for the charity collection. Soph- omores of room 315 led the list. DECEMBER 21 A feeling of relaxation surged through the school for this was a day when no one worked. At 8:55 the auditorium filled with students eager to see one of the longest and best programs of the year, as parts of CAROLS AND CAPERS were repeated. Grace Prime's O Holy Night was sensational. Everyone was fascinated as Sally Con- cardi danced. Then came lunch and three ten minute classes made up of singers and talkers. At 2 o'clock the bell rang for the beginning of the hectic time of homeroom parties. There was food galore, although the thirsty people of Room 212, who forgot to order pop, swamped Room 114 and begged, borrowed, and bought drinks from their more foresighted compeers. Records playedg people danced and sang. By unanimous vote this was the way school should be conducted . As these events fell into the past, new ones were hap- pening. leaving no dull moments for the classes of 1958, 1959. 1960. JUNIOR OFFICERS Robert Dugan Qtreasurery, Mary MacLeod fmarshalj, Daniel Brooks fmarshaly The school went automatic, October 17, when the Fruit O'Matic machine was installed in center hall. Raymond Morse, Martha Koch, Vilja Ubner, Kathleen Abrams, joseph Serio seemingly arrived when the machine was filled with 108 juicy red macintosh and delicious apples and pears. Only occasionally did some- one put in a dime only to find there was no fruit No one had long to wait, however, 'cause the fi1ler upper man came three or four times a week. FRESHMAN OFFICERS Patricia LaMarca fvice presidenty, Frank LoTempio fpresidenrj, Sandra Yates fsecretaryj, Del Reeves ftreasurery Th m s Bell Ann Be Robert Boncore Pasquale no-...U THEY WILL BRI G MOMENTS OF HO CR The junior class was shown ln one of its finest moments on November 9. In conjunction with the john A . Boechat Post, the juniors conducted the Veterans' Day assembly. The first part held ln the aud- itorium was highlighted by addresses and vocal solos . Tom Gamble presided. The second part was held at the Memorial Stone at Colonial Circle . Kirby Snyder spoke before Rose Tirone and Daryl Do- brindt placed wreaths . An everlasting moment was created when taps sounded through the crisp autumn air . P , ' if r, fl M johnerta Abrams ff3553..t,. ,,V ,,.,,, i, ARMS 5.452 'fsiis ' 1-.gil Q wg' N? nik 'Dx g 39' N-fl' xx g. alll Robert Anderson Gloria Barr ' ,Mf..v-gii-w- 'I' ' 5 H -. ,gr .. ..,.,..E..i, , ' 1 A K V ,,,, , , K .g , i T T,:iT:ifif,f..lI:.'S ,, if l'lll fm' is ., , , ff R s -' r Ry V. V MQ 3: , A , I I 2, .1 -. A i I 1 If g E g L , , if .gl.V l Vp , ,f -5 - - ' . ,s F , 3. . V A rw 'g,,1g LI,f,k 2 Lucinda S. Bentley Peter Bradly o a ws Margaret Bowles Daniel Brooks ,' ,, , , . ll . I' 1 2,'211Qi5E?51-9 - . ,,,.t. . i PN. james Blum Anne Burr - K , , .rg . . -. - l l ' , f 5 ' N, ' 5 , ' 7 2.1. ., , ,. N' fri X rs as .2 ,. . .. ,M f , vi, , A 3 Ml 9 L 4 t ' a I 3? ' , 51 J f ,il i,c ' jane Alair Don Adair joseph Anzalone james Beck Rosemary Annibale Charles Barmglia 1' in C F .f d-'fag' . , ,, Joseph Bong-i jr. Faye Buseck .lt f f' .,,,,.?, , Judith Anderson Salvatrice Aliberri ii s o ., 1, it iw: . 9 T H b . wg, 1 l ,.,, .1 .. ,, , N . Harold Banks Rebecca Behr john Mark A ugu srine Anne Bee ks rein .ff e 1 x 5 . , f .ra A, , M ,. . S ..,. . V, - , . L'L' ' Q 5 .. ,i i ..., ,,s1. 2 .J 2 .,eQ , ' .R ' '23 'Q . N. - 1, 'Nr I' . , 'ff K.-3 ig' A N' 55' ...ff at Patricia Bossert Carl Caccamlse , 1 ia e n i T 'J' joan Carrato Marjorie A . Capuro Rebecci CSYIOY Antonetre Chemall joseph P. Busceml Ronald Burrerson . 62 f .., ' ,, fe e T ., o as .eee 1 .ff l L e Clayton Clark David S. Clark Frank Ctrrlto David H. Clark 44 if Da lM.D ' ' 'LE f' gin : ,, e f ' L s .. s, s. . i ,T L.L... iii . f ffl' ' V ' 5 4 t - K t ---h , 1,1 j ' ' Q X .,,A QS , guy - . A T ' A T - A' r f' ille E ' A f- .ff k7fl:,, ff ' J t :Wi i vig., lt . ,, .V . K , VA . '.,, ...I V, I 'eg . t iff. 1 . M ' A .. - Glenda A . Clark Sally jane Concardi Felicia Conrrino Dennis J. Collins Sharon L. Constable IOR Rose Comell- Odell Davis Nancy Crane Shirley Davis K 2 V.. .. , W l. Q .A . f f,fff ---as-:.,..,,,r-5 f , .W :ease 'f QE' J if r ig 1 Michael Di Pirro june v. suis Mary jane Dire Mary Ellithorpe :N , in 9 at -3 ' 21 ' , .,,, , ,. .l-Za... . . l ri fc., jacqueline Crittsinger Amelia Davis Richard K. Diamond Iulius Di Paolo Alice j. D'Auria Peter Dimaggio HA For two successive days speculation ran high among the juniors as they won- dered which six people from some sixty nominees or one fourth of the class would be elected as junior officers . Consider- able noise drifted through the doors of Mellen Memorial Auditorium during the process of election. The place vibrated with excitement. Anne and Ernestine were especially wise in their nominations because Kirby and Jo Ann were chosen to lead the class . Mary Pauline Ui verglno Janis Dobbins Robert A. Dugan Rose Ann Falccme Gayle A. Fitzgerald Diane Dixon. joann T. Falzone Sharon Frandsen Dolores Durant ry obrrrndt Delores Foster Leo J . Fraschetti ' 4 'I . ' . . ' , f ' ' 5- i ..-. ' .- r , , . f ' . , - 5, . -.uf , , : f, : 1, -z ' 3, 7 :Q 'Q .,, .2 - ' 'K fgigqgtigi V' ' ' ' A ' l ' . john Frittita jr. Thomas Gamble Gentre L. Garmon Malinda Gay Michael james Gibbs 45 Elaine Grant Eleanor Goldsmith Gilbert Gram ar. L . in . LLLLL ii ggi if :Q ' ' g f f, ,j if Q 1 ,, , if if , 1 i if , .re ,sk . . k,,h , I, V. ., , . f 1 ' ' f f' . Jr' . J. L M ,. V .. i rv X . z 1' K I Beverly cured-,ow Iohnnie Mae Hnnner Pauletta Hemphill Emeetine Hlll Robert C. Gullno Philip B. Hammond james Harrington Sharon l-llerl ,, - , .f ' 14 . V i .. ' , fl ., .f Q l T 1: K it l Q - mlb ,, ' 'f Tfwgef f.Qi Q.. Q or ni: M ffwasf 'ffewii SN? wr J FEW' 1 wwrr -iwl SWK fff if-J TCW il' sl if 5 ' ' Pl' ' . f , fl E . '. . . f, : x . , , yy E. .x I ,. ,, b , Q N - I f , ff' y . f K ll . ,f f 'E : is Mp, , ..g V '1 ' f, 5 . 'V , 1- . . if ' fu- ,, , . 'N' ff 5 ? - 5 t . ' A . A . , ,,,, H - W I .V W ..,, I rife.. ' . J ' 1 w 1 :11::f .. :J-'S ,, , .2 , xi? . x 5 I 1 . Y . qi g y ff k,,k 5 e H , K . gs' ,j if L ls- . fd Ellen Hogg Robert Knuss Dlnlel Hochvert Judy Jones Q Ann Iacone Frnnk Law Elaine Holm Elunor Kuzrnn v za. , ., ' 'z ifQ1 Qgg Yigfi ' ,5'5 e,l Q14 A w ' ff ifb l 4 -I - ,, ,, K -- , - ig' , ,' .': rw r 1 Patricia A. Lowery Loulle Messel Beverly A. Love Elsie Mae Merrifield .. ... -. . n I Y My gl' X . . ..-- 5 4.2 ,wi W fwg. jo Ann Ivey Donna M. Leman yeh- H 13,5 wx l ff? e1e...efe 'lll tg'f l xiQf. -- , . ., f Anna Mnggtore john Moree Mary Macleod Francts L. Moon AMW f' 13 f t M ig 5 J rg.. i Roberta O'Nell Jenn Malurca Carolyn J. Morrll re... 1 .Q V t eww. , Q51 ,. i I Q Pnulch Plane Joyce Nellea Antoinette Pnlladtno Phymu rum 46 lg ka, A ir. 1 A fr A. Sl s. a 7 Philip James Pntrlcla A. Lord fiw' Q Q... RL Beverly Marnble joan Morrison , Ay .Q .ff tty, james Peulnnd .SH 2 ' r W . ... Lx fi W Jill Jones Mary G. burr Lela johnson Ray Lo Templo Y - xg . M DJ 8 J. -, , ,L .r .,-,-..,gy.. W w k r K- Mgr 1 4 .N i ttr. A lnnlnnn. L. 421. r iii, 'mit W- . ' . ., Q' ' kim ' ' ' 15 5. Corn M. Mellott Pntrlclo Nnyler Phlll lp McCann: George Moon , ..,.,, ,,,, M... ' lyyb , .Z ,,,, 5 WLMKWWQMQ wg? 5 .. ' ...... sf 1,1 1,Tg1'.:w L. 'A Jenn Perla Albert: Perkins ,,,,, d isifil, ' ' - , ff ia , ,I i V' . ,A E LV J - 5 S V , vi .gli J W ' 2 R, ' fgf' 3 gf.. 2- 5 ' , ' ,V 21,.,' H li 2 'S 35,1 gg', -V , zfi I - , , , ' ay' riigiipy- D ' Ld, Hi' fb 1 A ,VVL A Ruben 5. Paenen Mary Ianefoplelarski Peter W. Prince Mamma P151 Grace Prime laura Provenzano , if . V ,L , ' ' ' ' 'Ei' ' , , , 1 , E i '- . .. s aw ' Q J if M ' L, u i at 1 - W A -,gf-,Q , 5 1 - A I ti rr R N Qi' , , , ' 'f 'LL' 4 i if. 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QL, 221, I fff B L.LL T V A , J B mapa ,,,, J - . iw - ' I Josephine Bertola Theresa Bonita Susle Bryant Yvonne Block Kenneth Bunford . F71 - -. nne? E Q.. Iir , James Castlglione Marie Ciocca Mary Ann Cracchiola Patricia Crowell Frank Cecala Virginia Croppa Qi' J T f, hhhh QW to JJSBJ Jo Ann De Colllbus Richard Dlspenu Tony Del Gatto Carol Dixon 1, 'k,, 1 in 1 Qlre 1 5 X. 5,14 ,ef-fi' ,,,. 1, QQ WL John Allums Marilyn R . Anderson Charles Benzo Kenneth L . Annstrong T L fo. . 'isa QQ2-fwfr li , ...AQ -4 e I J Concetta B. Caccsmo Anna Bonvlssuto Robert Caims if iff? ,sz k 5 , ,,,,,,ii ,, tw, Y , Sandra Book Beatrice Calabrese - La - - K . Q52 in 'J ln! sl r : 65: ftufii. Q-4 -1? SOPHO ORE DIG ITY AS BROUGHT OME TS OE RESPECT J l,,'lr ,, ,yt E -at , I -' ' 5 4 5- gig- -sg, S ji i ,,,, . ' 'fi ' 'J B W1'if'i 1.7 '-.. f ' ' S ' t L. i gl Robert Borman Marion Campanella Gail Borticelli Karen Bryan Michael Campe .a, Guy Brown Anthony Campo Jffiimit. 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Judy Del Sordo Patricia Dougherty Jim De Salvo Tony De Simone Patricia Dougherty Eugene Dudzlk 48 . . if F ,, -if-lk'-4 IQ. 5 K YE 1 - I 'vw Im no -, nny, 'J R Qi Frank Dl Paola Donna Erwin Mary Ann Di Benedetto Dm-my Di Rggg Gertrude Durma Thomas Evege THEY WILL PROUDLY UPHOLD ESTEEMED TRADITIONS 1 'U f 5 K .. H Q1 KYQGG 'Ya G . , 1 AU m e G f, 5,2 xl iyviisi 'Gy efwg J, .G rf, Nick Gaggiano Emily Grimaldi l 'fi y ME G 11 I G Edward Hayes Mary Inaalaco Q5 GG G if-XG? 5 GG We fy. ' G G 9' S Gs? A ii? L--,Q Michael Gallo Ramona Grimm '12, 1 .... i H Ji, GG ff ,Sf it ,S ag 'X F Everand Hayes Judith C. Ivey il i Qllll G V Q, GG ,EGSG GG l , r i Gear Gear.: 1 G .. Ge 1 G ewan, -if Sandra Falletta Ed Foglla Richard Flnnia Joyce Fries U 'fi 2 GE- f P62 97 GG-. G H G A ..-. G G G G n G rrjr 5 G G G A sf, r I G .,,. ,,,, 1 fBWw?aYinr .rrr y iw f 3 G. ' G, PG 354 1, 1 in ' V.:, A 5 - GG if 'A G y ' '7 G Mary Ann Giaimo Edward Gulino William Gardner Charles Guarino W rGGG wg 5 L h: G h 'N ' Benjamin Hearon Ellyne James Nanetre Hayes Gary jackson GTZG ,.G. nif Qflwakc G u w b G G r' Qi'f'5F9 G 2' G F G WG irGG GG G G a A if f if Betty Koch Michael La Porte David Lawson Sandra Knight jerry Kolnacki Amelia La Pazlia Mary Ann La Verde lnra Kozerovakis Judy Glglio Diane Hager Patricia Gismondi jean Hahn Peggy Gordon Beverly Hall ' :Sf 4 :fl- iff. K t qi G ilfafhi W' ill.. Helen Fleischer Floyd Fuller w 1 G Gffi wwwv, riiL5GG:'ifff1:1 2 i Vg QEQ if Q G' TG I ': 'GJ' 'G Diane Greenway Sharon P. Hammond Pat Gregory Raymond Harper ' Q iff i f S2 11 ' G , G Q ,g gi 1. I H G G W arie F' F I L ' L 1 rfagwiiae r A A- iggwr, K :KZ . , G I HGG, In K A G A QI.- 1 G' G - f ,V F ilie lf mf 7 --P -Q -'e' F . G Ga-i Il Q 5 Robert Hennessy Clara johnson Nan Helenbrook Virginia Johns Jeanne Hile Linda W . Jones A l f me X GG: I A G rs:- X x wg-,QM yy GGG GG Enrico I.:. Lagattura Loretta Leone 49 Frank La Marca Mary Leone Jean Ann Hilllker Jacquelyn Kales 1531 , ,ig Loretta Fliss Carol Furman A I Patricia Greico Karherine Havaa f 515' I Q i: f' 'K 1 el G L ri K, , 2. I 4 45 QKQG G ldl G.G Do Sharon Hinds 5 Mary Kares ll . : W' W, 1 ig: 'P' 'HWY i 4 GQ' K - in , --Q23 Ev' 51 ' .S 1' un of ' rothy j. Hunter Nina Kellam ' 9 W' i , G Qscx G. Q. W ale Ai l M3 2 G GGGG,Gk,, sv f ' 'lik I G as . ff My 5 I ,shin Norma Langenbach Connie Lloyd joseph La Monte Judith Liehrechr . l if Gia.- 2 G G Q 'W 5 ,J f J Q s it-1. , J 2? , is 1 1 A ' tk' 5 , I 2 5 ...V I g 13 y V. N I as s as ff ' f, f Sk fr fa Lucille Lo Vecchio Benny Marando Sheldon Macon Robert Maranto A J .nnnn RA V , 5, C V M Q 1 sr 'N .. - , fl Q11-be, Margie Manns Joanne Marcus Patricia Magavero Michael Maraschiello lf H, , ' S PERS ERO RICHARD MOYNIHAN, BASKET- BALL ENTHUSIAST, POWERFUL FREE- STYLE SWIMMER, A GENTLEMAN IN ALL RESPECT S, FIRST PRESIDENT OF A SOPHOMORE CLASS AT LAFAYETTE I .E VVVV 'Sf gg A A J A in 'ft ,W 'Q 'Wg S' ga in V MT we ' .T A 49 .aft E' .1 S N Y' L ,Lg 'f f g' an P R eeee s no , ,. 7? ., 'WA A ' -- ' kfiii 5 EQZJRWLI if-5 4 Y P ' egg, or rg an me ,,, We ,Q J, ,., A W, .ggi Q LJ ., .M K . J K Iyk . H . A lyk , .N A QE? wi, A - he S S' A A T 1, as J,Q :sf , V3 ' 'K H , 'Ks' 5 V Hi 1 A , A f in T ' - 'gi Z-.tee ny - 1 .re My - - we, 1 13 -g .r .M.,,fg Msrle Margaruccx Robert Mason Kathryn Mayer Marjorie McLaughlin John J. Mennecl Jeanette Mulligan Parrlcia Moran Vincent Muffoletto Betty Jane Murphy Rosalie Muscato Anthony Martino Tyrone Mason Robert McCleery Dave McLellan Freda C. Mlller Lou Montesano Richard Moynlhan Cnrlen Munn DUNN M'-U'PhY HEUYY E- Nlllvr P -. A iw - n R n ee A 6 - ' -, 'gi f at '- ' 1 11 ' ' A 1 ' Q tg I if T f ' I ' 1+ N, 1 R L at J' no g A A . .Q l , ' ..'L T , ' 2' . -' ' I ' f ' ' ' -fu R R A fx lf' J if ,,.' 3- N. we 4. Q 11 K J J' -' , ,, aa, A In ' - -A JP , ' ' 'REHQM' I ' -J ' -- 'e ,A Tiff . . I. ,ig 3' ,V I . E gk A- :I V 4 A My .... ' J . if .K ,, I , V4 wi q -', ,elfiqrgfi ' ' 1 E 'l'z'g35if1e,L 'LV wg .3 L tnf.. Ji .5 -,-,, ' Q f, - r , - , ,J -- . v.,, . .J v . Q. ' ...gr A , 4, ' j ,,,, 1 i. .--. 1. A 1' ' ,. '1L'f T f I if 5 ,.. .5 John H. Nallor Edward Nlkiel Joyce M. Pecoraro Nl h l Lucille Newton Roberts Pedrlck 1 r 1. , kk :V ,-iq . -' 1 W- LE-'Q 'V 'Z 'W' K 1 '.,,' f .uglvg-J yr' if Q' i ..,: 5 A N, .. E. Q Joan Prather Mary Quaruini Joyce Prather Barbara Reed Joan Novoa c o as Peperone Palrlcla Pletrzak Sam Nocera Marjorie Perkins Dave Platter j i f? R ,'k Gerald Pyszka Don Rice Margaret Prlvlrera Carolyn Ressegine 50 Wlll lam Owens Elaine Palame Margaret Palmer Philip Palumbo Concern Pollzzl Joseph Poole Joyce Paul Russell Polllno Geraldine Porto THESE SUPER SOPHS WILL DISAPPE R IU E 1957 SUPER SOPHS PATRICIA MAGAVERO, PUBLIC SPEAKER, HONOR ROLL LEADER, AT LEAST TWICE THE LITTLEST ANGEL. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF A SOPHO' MORE CLASS AT LAFAYETTE . , i F, S . - , ' 1 W .. L Q A 7 zhwmf ,z-23,77 gf S Norman Richard Raynette Robinson . 3 ,,, f Wir ' if 'ra - ff? 1: I f 32 1 an Leroy Richie. jr. Barbara Rubino 9 AAII AIAA A S Q K .Q if ai if 3 of I ig f Qiyfff S Ruth Robbins Eugene Sanchez Carole Rieman William Salter i .. Z2 VVk ,, YLLLL K I ,YH ' .V lik :l .,ksM..fj S- Y, Q A TkA A A I on AAEATE ie , A L1 fi S n n I S A Karen Schamberg Sandra Scihetta Dan Sieczkarskl Patricia Smallwood Grisela Schultz , Lovie Siplln Sylvia Sayler Roberta Short Richard Scott V Patricia Sharrer Rhonda Smith Patricia Snell Gloria Scinta Ronald Scan Catherine Smith Carolyn Cmolinski A A A A I I Q L -- . 3 Q3 - A . -i 2f'w ' , .,x, j ' gg ,, My illl ' A V, i. , ,.'L 5,1 . 5 'H' ,Y 5-JN' K Q I W7 A gi' 'il ,LQ ia ilrli 4 -5 ei iii I ' I W e ,ff ' aaae f iiil A liiia I A I - 1 I fa. 5 z 1i,, ' J gr 1 ,ff R085 SUOYIIQI Marie Syracuse 'IDUEU3 TAPI Virginia Valentino Lois Storey Barbara Symonds Paul Taggart Laurita Torrico Barbara Turley THEY WILL RE PPE AS COLOSSAL IU IORS N SEPTEMBER Paul Vandermark sandra Tefmini Shirley Ann Thomas Vance Vanden-ney Beverly Vlgneri Loretta Thomas Caroi Ann Vsstola Delmar Shiloh james Steger Brenda Shearin Dennis Spann 252 f , I :leg A fr . I Q 1 ,W T ' : e?f. Carol Todoro Esther Walton Anthony Tlrone Pat Walker I 7 ,, . iik .97 .N I K r k.::g K ,, i V , fi . l9r'5: ,. ilf' 2 lmf alf' ' 'f 5 f .r.. 1 A , f L 'T S . .., 5 'SI , A i i A I I Q W ig , . . -1 fy ,. ', .f 1 ,j ,:9 A .,,,e ,.., I .,- K in :Y ,4.L1.l:1 ' 5- M .--' S S ' ' t 9525? 'ii gr. ' ,, f, 1 ,iii T.. WV: ' . ..,, wwf' - 1 i Sherman Webs ter Sheila Wood Judith Ann Zaranski Sandra Wood David Zavarella Ann Witcher Christine wright Elaine Zatorski 51 Barbara Wood Maryann Cortese Laura Cordano Vlttono Todoro Joanne Losr Manfred Grerschke Josephine Cavalleri Sandra McGrain Thomas Langworthy Patricia Vigneri Margaret Hinzel Oran Linquist Patricia Nunemaker Marie Nowak Robert Oddo Eleanor A. LiPome FRESHM EN Robert Relller Thomas Insalaco Frank Lo Tempro M1chael Hager Allen Kellam Tom Davis Judy Hollman David Morse Carol Schabel Rosalie Scroppo Rosalind Raccuia Carole Lenz Samuel Porto Shirley Concialdi Jo Ann Bagarozzo Donald Leverett Jim La Marca Donna Militello Mary La Mar Geraldine Mancuso Dian McNeely Joan Maloney Bonnie Ingersoll Patricia Wood Philip Lauria Joseph Valentino Jennie Mule Marjorie Flanders 52 James Grant Judlth Holman Hester Krusen Moira Harrington Leonard Hill Carol Panebianco Sharon Hughes Harold Michel Jerry Lo Presto Randy Podleiszek Harold Parness Richard Hammond Edward Oswald David Hammond Kenneth Foder Henry Clay Merguerite Fromen Rita Brandvold Joann Termini Doris Murray Ernestine Murray Joan Pierce Elaine Martina Judy Robbins Lucille Brannan Janet Mulla Rosalie Polizzi Emilie Lockwood Anita Shelton Rae Rickert CLASS OP 1960 Betty Jefferson Bobbie Jones James Dugan Sandra wolf Donald Silmon Elizabeth Seitz Joyce Sanin Earl Behringer Devona Harding Patricia Ruest Larry Zell Joseph Hangarten Josephine Anzalone Brenda Baxter Concetta Caccamo William Wright Sandra De Vine Philip Shell Roy Pennario Joseph Scorsone Peter O'Branovich Marie Salada Sam Pannell Juanita Smith Roberta Ceraulo Barbara Yolmg Ida Hoth Mary Howard Frances Briandi Sharon Caple Judith Oswald Lewis Black Sally McConnell Robert Mendola Charles Mangione Lorraine Saemenes Dolores Jones Gail Love Antonette Bordieri Judith Relf Doris Robinson 53 Sarann Sims Santa Pieri Evelyn Cheney Mary Caldwell Sharon Walker Carol Riniolo Sharin Symonds Mary Smith Marguerite Wiesel Joseph Romanello Marilyn Block Joann Borizilleri Donald Angrisano Francis DiMaria Jean Agnello Herbert Riernan Rose Marie Voss Dorothy Gipple Joanne Butas John Cheplo Ethelda Chotrnan Zrnna Cleague Clarann Epjsolxro Victor Cruse Kenneth F Hlllyard David Tomasello Patricia Farley Judy Splers Jack Nocero Dorothy Schultz Joan Sailor Georgranne Borrellr Carole Doyle Colleen Kelliher Karen Fenwick Carolyn Bushman Linda Alfieri Kathleen Barker Lena Acquxsto Jo Ann Salamone Del Reeves Michael Leskow Robert Kopera Salvatore Alaimo Samuel Perla T 54 if ff D ,J Aswwafpgg Barbara Menneci Barbara Puleo Charles Gibson Shirley lncavo Joseph Fertita Rose Forden Joanne Drago Josephine Tascarella Janice Hillyard Richard Portale Joseph Gerace John Klopf Vincent Arena Vincent Venezia Rosalie Ralabate Aristida Boraczok Ralph Messel Don Cook Faith King David O'Conne1l Steven Lasek Karen Root Carol Mc Gowan Patricia La Marca Sharon Fischer Gloria Garner Edith Anderson Mary Lou Bonito Camille DeGeorge Donna Carey Io Ann Borruso Beverly Bossert Ronald Carnevale Sandra Yates Mary Falzone Karen Keaton Henry Buseck Cliff Rutter Merry Jenison John Mitchell Lucy Browne Gail Loveless Tom Calanora Helen Keller Frank D'Angelo Elaine M. Burdick Catherine Winsted Frances Brooks Heather Warner Madli Prints Susan Sacco Irving Reed Betty Tobias Donna Thomasula Arthur Athans John Wood Joseph Reap Gail Schaffer Raymond Wistner Lorretta Scroppo 55 Geraldine Marconi Maryann Puma Anne Lyons Charles Millioto Joe Lo Faso Patricia Jaeckle Mary Dockery Calvin Anzelone Helen Price Agnes Felice Arlene Parker Mary Lou Di Maggie Lorraine Castelleni Elaine Shearin Linda Travale 21,900 SECONDS Contrary to popular belief most teenagers spend their time in school studying. Whether the student is Freddie Freshman, Susie Sophomore, Janie junior, or Stevie Senior he uses the 6 hours and 5 minutes, the 21, 900 seconds, of a Lafayette High School day to follow a regular schedule. In roll call at 8:40 Stevie may make out one of in- numberable cards, do last minute homework, listen to notices from organizations, contribute money for one cause or another or receive a summons from Mr. Hayes. So do Bill Dugan, Dennis Hergert, Ed Constantino and others in Room lll . I HOUR Regular Mondays Assembly Days 8157-9247 8156-9:36 9:57-10:37 Then each student sets forth for a regular day of work. Perhaps first hour Stevie's English class meets in the library to work with reference books . In com- pany with Charles Arnold, Frank D'Arrigo, Paul Caito, Carol Northrup, Elizabeth Belcher and others he strug- gles to unearth information about Ben Jonson . II HOUR Regular Mondays Assembly Days 9:51-10241 9:40-10:20 10141-11:21 Second hour may be the time for janie's science class. She is taking physics to add another unit to- ward the three required for a science diploma. She and Tom Gamble, Dan Hochvert, Dan Brooks are involved in determining the advantage of mechanical pulleys and recording their findings in the lab experiment book. III HOUR Regular Mondays Assembly Days 10145-11135 10324-11504 11225-12205 Next Janie may slip in behind a typewriter. As she types the home keys asdf Qlkj asdf glkj over and over and over, she wonders if she will ever be as good a typist as Cora Mellott, Sharon Frandsen, Rose- mary Annibale, and joan Devine . MAKE A BUSY DAY IV HOUR Regular Mondays Assembly Days 11:39-12:29 11:08-11:48 12:09-12:49 LUNCH 12:29-12:57 11:48-12:16 12:49- 1:17 At the beginning of 4th hour, Susie Sophomore may go to art class while half the school rushes to lunch. In general art she and Sam Pannell, Edward Foglia, Pete Bradley, john Menneci, and others struggle with spacing in lettering. They find pleasure mixing colors. To be sure in seeking brown they stir and stir and end up with purple, orange, green, and cerise. But even- tually they achieve the result they want. Finally the sufferers of the second lunch hour get their chance. They have previously packed up their books and hopefully brought their lunches from their lockers. At last they are released to the cafeteria. Those who get there quickly head the line and have time to eat, others spend most of the 27 minute lunch hour waiting in line. V HOUR Regular Mondays Assembly Days 1:01-1:51 12:20-1:00 1:21-2:01 Fifth hour, Freddie Freshman attends his economic world class . The Promise for the Future bulletin board exhibits honor papers including those of Hester Krusen, Linda Alfieri, Kathleen Barker, Sandra Yates, and Leonard Hill: and above various vocations that interest the freshmen. VI HOUR Regular Mondays Assembly Days 1:55-2:45 1:04-1:45 2:05-2:45 If Freddie, Susie or Janie is lucky, he has a study period a week and hopes fervently that like Stevie Sen- ior he may sometime have one a day. Some people in Room 110 just study: Nancy Crane, Judith Oswald, Camille Wing, Virginia Valentino. Others depart to visit a guidance counsellor, cough and cough and go for a drink: have trouble finding a word in the un- abridged dictionaryg grind up their pencils on the noisy pencil sharpenerg and even try to sleep. 9973 cease working at 2:42g the bell rings for dismissal at 2:45. Then come the extra curricular activities. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER Q- J J J - as in Q ln x n., an - H e . L ' is U F : 5 9 L V 1 M 49 Wie 'V L E' - J ch 3 Q .ei FH ' -I J J J J ' ,. J Q -7 .. . - - . - - The mj'i't0fS 3 Twho kept' us all .Fromr cut - ting or 151- fing ln the hall, F ' 4 7 :Q CJ gel E 1 fl . 9 I f 'L 1 'Aileen - - - - m uh ma l e., 3 A-We vgill hale the-se MCFMENTS TCQVRE - MEM - BER. When Eh? cho -rus- .,... J J .Q Fa 'ni 1 er e J I9 E O! lx NX F V Dill ff k ef - FQ ' 'lf fl' 'x jg 1.1 1 E .V new 31 s, old SIQIV new, The band mined in and we lcnew ye wqllldmle thffe Q4 J 1 Q 'V'f' W nr H Q I L rj J I -J H1 J 'I If 'I V E is M-J I HA ' r . O IN ACTIVITIES JJ H O I JJ 1 I , V ff gl I I In h iw arg s! ,X X I I I U la ' I I I I I . 3 J - AVI of fun, I . had their share ' The red cross members ser - ving all: Jie, J j W F V V V ' - .nhl J F .15 A f F J I gf ' .1 - -1- -5 - ga -Jes the c ess club rung The de-bate team, too, as is the i f -ki e I ' - - - - j E j F: TQ br f r F I VI Muslc from Moments to Remember and subsututed IYIICS are used by perm1ss1on of Beaver Musrc Publlshlng Corp , New York Cxty The torch club and the Hr - Y gr fi ! I I V5 I 1 if ! THEY RECORD i CYNTHIA LA WSON Editor- in-Chief w 1 ORACLE ART STAFF E.LaForre, M.Sa1vati, B.Pitts, G.Abrams, D.Losi, D, Borden, A, LiPome, L. Glassner CREATING ART WORK Angela LiPome and her art staff, under the guidance of Mr. Slate, were busy each sixth hour. After many suggestions were made, the room was filled with sounds of people sketch- ing. The captivating figures of Dennis Borden and Angela LiPome were chosen for the section pages. The drawings for all the pages were made by many people and the staff itself selec- ted the ones to be developed. Lester Glassner accomplished the job, filled with optical illu- sions, of copying the music. Elio LaForte and Angela created the decorative clock faces. Di- anne Losi and Dennis produced the hour glasses. The cover, selected from among the staff's sev- eral dozen sketches, was drawn by Lester. Mr Slate guided the students in planning the book and was always available for measuring, cutting pictures and consultation. In january the art staff invited the literary staff to see the completed drawings. Many laughed at the small figures, especially those that suggest counselor appointments and a small boy out distancing a long legged runner. REMEMBER MOMENTS ANGELA LI POME Art Editor More than 800 students out of fewer than 1000 in the school bought THE LAFAYETTE ORACLE during the first week in September. Therefore the staff, comprised largely of sen- iors, this year had only two departments, the art staff and the literary staff. The literary staff with Miss Croll, adviser, began planning this ORACLE and selecting its theme, Moments to Remember, last spring. Beginning in September they worked sixth hour every day and often after school, striving to present to the school a new yearbook which would meet the standards set in previous years Fully aware of the deadline of February 15, when the book was to be delivered to the Wil- liam J. Keller Company to be printed, the staff assigned quotations, tracked down student schedules to make picture appointments, made out innumerable cards of many colors to sum- mon students for pictures, turned musicians to write lyrics for the theme, wrote text, typed, edited, retyped, glued, checked names with the files, and kept records of the current ORACLE LITERARY STAFF C.Lawson, W,Dugan, D.Smith, L.LaMarca, E.Ki1ian, P.Meredith CAMILLE WING LAURA LA MARCA LAWRENCE SANCHEZ Assistant Editor activities in an attempt to bring to the school a living record of the outstanding moments of the year. Behind the scenes Edgar Buseck and Mi- chael Cianciosiprinted ticketsg Miss Reif col- lected the money for the pictures taken by Mr, Fremy. Before the pictures could be taken, a light background had to be provided. The staff was rescued from this plight when Miss Kingdon of the Studio Theatre lent a light cur- tain, but, since it came in two long pieces and one short, care had to be taken to place tall boys so that the short part didn't show. The photography side of the book was com- pleted when Mr. Svensson accomplished the delicate task of mounting senior, junior, and sophomore pictures. The 1956 blue ribbon and the Western New York Interscholastic Press Association Trophy, awarded for the 1949, 1954, and 1955 year- books, reminded the staffs of the high standard to be equaled. ORACLE LITERARY STAFF L,Wright, C.Northrup, L.Sanchez, R.Pe11it- tieri, C.Wing Assistant Editor Assistant Editor E.Max, Mr.Ax1erod, A.LiPome, Miss Croll, C.Lawson, D.Losi admire trophies won last year. COLLECTING TROPHIES Carol Northrup, LaVada Wright, Dawn Smith, Patricia Meredith, Betty Pitts, Cynthia Lawson, and Miss Croll spent an interesting and exciting day at the Western New York In- terscholastic Press Association Convention December 15, at Burgard Vocational High School. Representatives from high schools throughout Western New York heard two talks on yearbook planning which gave them many new ideas. They were invited to see the press rooms and various devices were explained. This was followed by the awards to the year- books. The day was complete when Lafayette representatives discovered that the 1956 OR- ACLE was awarded the blue ribbon for second place out of 19 books submitted, that cost be- tween 52l00 and 53000. In June 1956 Pat Meredith, Marcia Bradley, Faith Noble, Laura LaMarca, Lawrence San- chez, Elio LaForte, Bob McGarry and Miss Croll went to Silver Creek where Emmie Max accepted the Western New York Interscholastic Press Association Cup, which became Lafa- yette's permanently. DEBATE TEAM: C.Keuker, P, Magavero, C. Voas, E,Bu.rdick, P,LaMarca, D.O'Connel1, L. Alfieri, Mr.Smirh. D.O'Con- nell, L.Alfieri, and P,LaMarca debated the affirmative of the question. C.Keuker, E.Burd- ick, and P.Magavero formed the negative team. THEY ENGAGE I ERIE DLY PERSUASIO Forty-six students, the majority freshmen, ap- peared when the debaters were first called together in December. The group formed an exceptionally young debate squad. Even the final team had a majority of underclass debaters. April 12, Lafayette's affirmative team debated Kensington at Kensington High Schoolg Lafayette's TRIANGLE SALESMEN ROW ONE: C.Schnabel, N.Ke11am, R.Cay- lor, L.Wright, S.Wa1ker, K. Bryan, L.LoVecchio, M.DiVergi1i0, G. Marconi ROW TWO: K.Fenwick, J,Pecoraro, R.Coppo1a, L.J'0nes, M, negative team remained at home to meet South Park. The proposition was Resolved: that the federal gov- ernment should subsidize scholarships for qualified students. The debaters did extensive reference work in the Buffalo and Erie County Library to increase their knowledge on a question, important to taxpayers and especially to students. Vigneri, B, Shearin, R,Pel1ittieri, E. DeCo1libus, C, Voas, S,Leman, C.Bushman ROW THREE: J.Ivey, T,Gamb1e, B.Boncore, I.Poole, E.Con- stantino, G,Perry, S.A1aimo, A.De1Garto, D.I-lager W ee, I TRIANGLE HEADS ROW ONE: C.Martino qtyping heady, P. Meredith fassociate editorj, N. MacLeod feditor-in-chiefj ROW TWO: K.Ko1z lpho- tography editorp, R.Sacco fgirls' sports editorj, S.DiPaolo fre- write editory, C.Broncato fart editory, M. Salvati fcirculation managerj, B. Trigilio fpublicityj, D.Smith finquiring reportery, D. Flessa fboys' sports editory THEY COVER ALL ANGLES EROM ALL SIDES After Dawn Smith inquired opinions on What do you think of assigned lockers? and What coming event are you looking forward to'? g after Angelo Pala- muso snapped pictures with great flashes of lightg in fact after everyone did his task, the first TRIANGLE came out before Thanksgiving to begin a new year of TRIANGLE STAFF ROW ONE: C.Arno1d, B.LaMarco, S.Lyons, J. Scinta, L. Messel, B.Sa1vati, I,Shanahan, B.Pu1eo, J.A1ongi ROW TWO: D,Losi, S.Barker, S.DiBona, C.Voas, G.Genco, C.Tomase1li, A.Mastrorilli, B.Paladino, S.Concarcli, A.D'Auria, keeping students posted, Reporters sought up-to- the minute information of all activities . Under Nancy MacLeod's and Pat Meredith's direction, they typed activities in Room 403, made stencils, stapled sheets and delivered the paper to homerooms for distribution. THE TRIANGLE cost 10 cents a copy. A.LiPome ROW THREE: R.Tirone, T.Mal1ory, I.Rainey, M.Mogavero, N.No1a, G.Bertiaux, I.Morrison, C.Vasto1a, L.Brannan, B.Braun, I.I0nes :F if 63 DR, HAYES' MONITORS ROW ONE: J.Bloom, A.LaPag1ia, B.Pa1adino ROW ROW ROW ROW TWO: F,Saleh, S.Frandsen, A.LiPome THREE: F.VanDuzen FOUR: I.Hanner, S.DiBona, M.Rizzo FIVE: V.Reynolds, C,Martino, L.Odom THEY DIRECTED The purpose of the Student Council is to encourage stu- dents to participate in democratic procedure, aid in the de- velopment of student pride, promote and maintain high standards of moral control, promote good student-faculty relationships, stimulate genuine scholarship, assist in the orientation of new students, charter new school organiza- tions. In September, a freshman orientation program was pre- sented. Members spoke to the bewildered freshmen on various topics to acquaint them with Lafayette. This year the council had a new look with meetings after school twice a month and refreshments . At one meeting Mr. Pat Gismondi introduced a safety organization to teach boys and girls the habits of safe living, safe playing, safe work- ing. At the I-Iallowe'en dance in the main cafeteria, the council served free refreshments. Frank and jerry looked pleased when they won the apple dunking contest: they re- ceived prizes, a sucker and a toy lizard in assembly. No- vember 2, jerry Evarts of the COURIER EXPRESS and Bob Wells, who brought the Kossil Sisters, were honored guests at the Student Council Assembly. Don, Pat, Chuck, Carol, and Bob told what the council had accomplished and what it proposed in the future. They sponsored the Turkey Hop and the Christmas dance. Practically everyone bought purple Lafayette banners with the Lafayette seal. A skating party and the Sweetheart Swing were held in February. In addition to Lafayette projects, the Council sent rep- resentatives to the Inter-High Student Council, which met STUDENT COUNCIL ROW ONE: S,Concardi'1inter-high student council representativej, C, Arnold ftreasurer, inter-high student council representativej, P,Meredirh fvice presidentj, D. Flessa fpres- identj, C, D'Arrigo fsecretaryj ROW TWO: C,Martino, S.DiBona, E.MacDona1d, C.Broncato, D,Losi, M,MacLeod, C.Koch ROW THREE: N,Nola, P.Caito, E.Hi1e, R.Trigi1io, C.Keukcr, N.MacLeod 64 THEY FOLLOWED once a month in different schools to discuss problems and to bring about better relations with all the schools. Dr. Rentz supervised the council. The council promoted the monitor system throughout the school. Roy Langenbach appointed boys and girls to check on students in the halls and to promote neat' ness and good behavior in the cafeteria. The monitors in Dr. Hayes' office were always ready to assist. Two different monitors each hour ran errands, did clerical work, and telephoned the absentees. They saved Dr. Hayes time and trouble by getting the students he wished to see. The monitors kept a list of names of the students who cut classes, and, the next morning, sent for them to attend the Breakfast Club. The library monitors helped Mrs . Hawkins, checking the names on the register and then taking the slips to the study hall teachers every hour. They also checked out books and collected fines. The office monitors answered calls at the switchboard, took messages to the rooms, checked attendance records, sent postcards to absentees, and helped Mr. Axlerod and Dr. Hayes. The cafeteria workers assisted in the cafeteria by work- ing at the cash register, selling milk, candy, and ice cream. Monitors accepted responsibility to help make Lafayette a well run school. They gave many hours and much effort to this project. STUDENT COUNCIL ROW ONE: D.Dixon, S.Yates, D.Carey, Y.B1ock, R. Behr, J.Scinta, J.i-Ianner, S.Fa11etta ROW TWO: A.LaPag1ia, J.Barruso, B.Ingerso11, S.DeVine, S.Sacco, C.Todoro, B.Pu1eo, M.Syracuse ROW THREE: P.Taggart, P.Pa1umbo. I.Guercio, F.LoTempio, K.Snyder, S.Sucato YZ? 65 LIBRARY MONITORS ROW ONE: R.Pod1eiszek, C.Vasto1a E.Wa1ton ROW TWO: N.Habeeb, A.LiPome, J.Zaranski ROW THREE: I.Snyder, R.Pe11ittieri ROW FOUR: S.Davis, D.I-iarvey, M,Moh1er ROW FIVE: D.Durant, A,Beckstein, R.Behr HALL AND CAFETERIA MONITORS ROW ONE: E,MacDona1d, M. MacLeod, P,Meredith, G,Genco, M.Mogavero, S.DiPao10, J.Wagon- blott, C.Upton ROW TWO: A.BarneS, I.Peas1and, M.I.Popie1arski, N,Si11itto, MAIN OFF1CE MONITORS ROW ONE: S.Benton, A.Win1ey, E. James, N.No1a, L.MacEwan, F.VanDuzen, L.Messe1, B,Sa1vati, I.Scinta, S.Watsor1 ROW TWO: M.Zuffo1etto, S.Barker, G. Genco, R. Sacco, K. R,Scalzo, C.Keuker, D.Dobrindt, I.Dobbins, P,Gerace ROW THREE: R.Pa1ma, R.Strothers, P.Caito, R.Do1dan, R. Trigilio, I. Tornabene, R. Butterson Kolz, D.Smith, J.Moore, D.Murray, J.De1Sordo, N.Habeeb ROW THREE: M,Caputo, S,Sage, M.Curto, S.Concardi, B. Cleague, P.Tiedman, A.Iacono, A,Maggiore, J.Cronk, N.Crane M.Kates J' 1+ ,L K V I I 1 - fifififfiiii.. ',,,1.., .V - A, ' , ff- rx in 1, , M V, -, .W in gy Q- ,Ll :kg .K M . W R W: I r.kV K 5 I V V O 6 ,X ,zz ,Ai . , l W 2 O , QQ' g V Q O RWOO - M: OOON 2 O. O RRWW W f QQ W LL. X XO m .. Z, ,, E E Of 1 .Q 66 fu., HALL AND CAFETERLA MONITORS ROW ONE: M.Spe1-razza, C. Tomaselli, S.Barker, A.Mastrori11i, R.Sacco, G.Bertiaux, M.Thom- as, T.Ma11ory, T.Griffin ROW TWO: T.Gamb1e, C.Hi1e, L.Russo, C.DiSa1vo, D.Smith, CAFETERIA HELPERS ROW ONE: I,Parker, G.C1ark, J,Reed, E. Hill, B.Mason, S.Constab1e, M.Quinney, I.Hanner, M.Dockery ROW TWO: S.Benton, A.Win1ey, I.Moore, N.Habeeb, S. 1-Q 5. x l fm' .V 1 ,.f Q ,, v. in 'Mi 'nb A ps .?- Hx A ,: if N.No1a, L.Bent1ey, D.F1essa, A,Pa1amuso ROW THREE: R.Langenbach, C.Broncato, F.D'Arrigo, J.Santora D,Hergert, I.Pep1inski Territo, M.Lott, M.Brown, C.Cummings, W,Davis ROW THREE: J.Rainey, R. Smith, D.Petersen, F.King, M LaMar, C.DeGeorge, M.Pa1ma, F.Buseck, L,Odom 'sw an- .'., ,xx L ' -1' 'W f A 'M 0 -2, ,, T , wa M I . Qiilsr- 2' , 'S Q- 'CJY ,ff . A A 1 I ff? O?- MIXED CHORUS ROW ONE: O,DaviS, C.Wl'ight, E,IameS, R, Block, L,Browne, S,Webster O'Nei1, E.Wa1ton, J.Reeves, N,Langenbach, S,Hinds, D.C1ark ROW THREE: K,Kcaton, C.Ippo1ita, P.Grar1ato, I Alaxr A ROW TWO: D,Tur1ey, V.Iohns, R,Anniba1e, R,BehrL M. Paladino, C,Webb BAND ROW ONE: R.Messe1, S.A1aimo, P.Pa1umbo, M.F1anders, H.Fisher, F.DiPao1a P,DiMaggio, R,C1eague ROW THREE: L.P1ant, L.Fraschetti, M,Lonca, C Rxeman V ROW TWO: E,Pa1ame, I,Pau1, R.KoDera. I.K1opf, R.LoTempio, Vandermey, Mr.Scamacca, D.C1ark, A.Carapetyan 68 DANCE BAND: M.Lonca, L.P1ant, P.Palu.mbo, Mr,Scam- acca, R.C1eague, F.DiPaolo From the band, Mr. Scamacca selected a few people to play in the school dance band. At the Turkey Hop and Hop and Holly Dance, they kept the people moving by playing bunny hops, mambos, rhumbas and jitterhugs in- cluding Canadian Sunset and Night Train. MGMENTS CF MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC The bands played, the glee club and chorus sang and Lafayette students proved again their musical ability. The band although small, played solid and strong. Before each assembly, they tuned up with scales and then played marches. They played on par- ents' night and for half an hour before the Christmas program Tuesday, December l8. The chorus tried to teach students to work to- gether by singing together. Through hard work and good arrangements, Mr. Scamacca made a fine sing- GLEE CLUB ROW ONE: D.Smith, N.MacLeod, M.Mogavero, B. ing group. The chorus made their first public appearance in the Thanksgiving program, singing Prayer of Thanks- giving, Bless This House, Now the Day ls Over,' and You'll Never Walk Alone in two and three part harmony. In the Christmas program, they gave an ex cellent performance, singing Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, Hari: the Herald Angels Sing and O Little Town of Bethlehem a capella. ROW TWO: K.Kolz, L.Odom, S,Lyons, S.Constable, E,Gold- Arnold, D.O'Nei1, D.Parker, S.Zimmerman, G,Eastman, G,Genco, smith' M,Gg55' L-Johnggn G.LoPresto, I.Da1e, I.Hoth, C.Kennedy ,J LEARNING GR SERVING EOR PLEASURE The purpose of the Lafayette Honor Society is to provide an opportunity for honor students to exchange ideas and gain new ones. It furnishes its members with a broader and more inclusive knowledge, not contained in the regular school course. The society, newly formed this year, meets the second Wednesday of each month. Miss Gilray and Miss MacKenzie are the faculty advisers. Members are those students who were on the Lafayette honor roll the previous year. In january freshmen who were on the semester honor roll were also admitted. At the first meeting, held in November, Bob Ci- priano, Yvonne Block, Carol Todoro, Carlin Munn led a successful panel on the growing Middle East prob- lem . Chris Keuker was successful in getting nearly everyone into the discussion that followed. In December a small group visited the Albright Art Gallery to learn about different styles of art. At the january meeting, boys, led by Roy Langen- bach and Chris Keuker, challenged the girls, led by Yvonne Block and Janis Dobbins, in a debate on the topic Should eighteen year olds vote? During the second semester the Lafayette Honor Society devoted one meeting to the appreciation of fine music, listening to recordings of classical and semi classical compositions brought by members. Prominent speakers also addressed the group. Serving others is the purpose of the Junior Red LAFAYETTE HONOR SOCIETY ROW ONE: R.Cipriano fvice pres- iclentj, C. Keuker Qpresidentj, C .Todoro fsecretaryy ROW TWO: S,DiPao1o, I.DeVine, D.Losi, M,Syracuse, B. Rubino, S,Concardi, F.VanDuzen, P.Moran. A.D'Au.ria Cross. Furthermore the group tries to give moments of pleasure and enjoyment along with their service projects . On November 16, the junior Red Cross pre- sented an assembly at which Lawrence Edelman, a Bennett student and speaker from the main council speakers' bureau, explained the accomplishments of the organization. Lafayette officers made an appeal for donations for the annual junior Red Cross drive. Lafayette students contributed 557.08 . The group engaged in many projects. For those children who spent Christmas in hospitals, the mem- bers made Scrapbooks, place mats and tray favors. They sent overseas gift boxes containing sewing kits, marbles, pencils, pads, balls, and other little games. Sandra Falletta was in charge of instructing and mak- ing animals from wash cloths. These were sent to children in orphanages and refugee centers . A few members volunteered each week to work at the Red Cross Center on Delaware Avenue, where they labeled and attached tubes on blood bottles. The junior Red Cross, made up of two students from each homeroom, met once a month with Miss Te- han as faculty adviser. Lafayette also had two repre- sentatives, Sandra F alletta and Philip Palumbo, on the Main junior Red Cross Council which includes people from schools of Erie County. In connection with this, Sandra and Phil took a training course in junior Red Cross last summer at the University of Buffalo. ROW THREE: P.Pietrzak, M.Curto, M.Zuffo1etto, C.Po1izzi, B.A1lshouse, C,Munn, J,Dobbins, Y.B1ock, E.Grant ROW FOUR: C.Wing, B.DeMarco, N,Richard, L.Sanchez, L, Glassner, R.Castiglione, S.Fallerra, C.Cu1'ro, E.Kuzma 70 an JUNIOR RED CROSS ROW ONE: S.DiPao1o, G.Genco, S.Fa11etta, E. Grant Qsecretaryj, M. Zuffoletto fpresidentj, D. Dobrindt ftreasurerj, I.Dobbins, D.Losi ROW TWO: C.Wing, B,SchiersLein, D,Durant, R,Pa1ma, C, JUNIOR RED CROSS ROW ONE: P.Sne11, P.Sma11wood, L.Alfieri, .T.Borzi11eri, P.Nunemaker, A.Lyons, M.DiBenedetto, M.McLaugh- lin, C,McGowan ROW TWO: V. Ubner, L,CasLe11uccio, B.Ca1abrese, R.Oddo, J. Broncato, D.Hager, J,Abrams, I.Maiorca, P,Pietrzak ROW THREE: A.Win1ey, M.I.Pc-pielarski, C,Wright. I. Holder T.Mallory, I.Adair, S.Saunderson, Y.B1ock, K.Schamberg Smith, P.Pa1umbo, M.B1ock, C.Ippo1ito, P.LaMarca ROW THREE: L,Trava1e, S,Bushman, B,A11shouse, M.Dames, M,Ciocca, K,Mayer, S,Fischer, I,Robbins, H.Ke11er 'ip' Y-TEENS ROW ONE: P.Thomp son, B. Ingersoll fvice presidentj, P. Snell fsccretaryy, H.Warnes Qtreasurerj, V.Ubner, S,McCon- nell ROW TWO: I.Spiers, C.De- George, J.Relf, B.Tobias, B, Menneci - R,R0binson fpresidentj is not pictured TO CREATE, MAINTAIN, AND EXTE D HIGH Through their deeds the Hi-Y clubs have exempli fied Lafayette's motto of Loyalty, Honor and Service and the Hi-Y's idea of the development of spirit, mind, and body. The Lafayette Y-Teens had only fifteen members this past year. This Y, a member club of the Y.W .C.A., has the use of the facilities of the Y. Raynette Robinson had the honor of being chosen to attend the National Y .W.C .A. Conference held first in Washington, D.C. and later in New York City. LAFAYETTE GIRLS' HI-Y ROW ONE: P.Moran, M,Campane11a, I. Vinti fsecretaryp, P.Pietrzak fvice presidentj, C,Curro fpresidenrj J. Busalachi ftreasurerj, M. Syracuse fchaplainp, I, Salamon The purpose of the conference was to discuss the per- sonal meaning of freedom, opportunity, and respon- sibility. There were six hundred girls at the confer- ence, some from as far away as Long Beach, Cali- fornia and Shreveport, Louisiana . The Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y meetings included an interesting tour of the campus of the University of Buffalo, a demonstration given by a beauty counselor on the techniques and correct use of makeup, a visit to a children's ward of a hospital on Hallowe'en ROW TWO: 1.Mi11igan, B,Rubino, C,Reiman, C.Vasto1a, M, Carrie, F.Nob1e fsergeant at armsj, D.Carey, C.Winsted, L,Cas- telluccio 72 LOST AND FOUND B.Rubino and I .Perla dutifully listed 182 items that people reported lost but never were handed in, They handled 192 lost articles, including sneakers, raincoats, towels, boots, and lots of books, 48 articles were claimed. ' STANDARDS OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. Night when the girls gave them a party. They formed a girls' junior Hi-Y at School 77. The Girls' Hi-Y was responsible for changing the bulletin board. For fun, they had dances, parties, and picnics. Lambda Beta Psi Hi-Y met every Monday evening at the Delaware branch of the Y .M .C .A. Among their projects were a discussion on the topic going steady,' a social meeting with another Hi-Y, and a tour of the WGR TV television studio. They collected donations for the National Y's camp improvement and other Y LAMBDA BETA PSI HI-Y ROW ONE: P.Hammond fsergeant at armsj, D.Hochvert fvice presidentp, I,Pep1inski fpresidentj, A. Palamuso ftreasurerj, R. Geise fchaplainy, D.I-lergert fsecretaryj projects. At Christmas time the Hi-Y aided in com- pletely decorating the Y .M.C .A . In February new of- ficers were elected: president, Daniel Hochvertg vice president, Julius Di.Paolo3 secretary, Philip Hammondg treasurer, Richard Diamondg sergeant at arms, Salva- tore Sucato . He Iota Pfe Hi-Y met every Wednesday. The year's program was a broad and varied one: a Red Cross serv- ice project with Miss Tehan, bowling parties, joint meetings with other high school clubs, an unforget- ROW TWO: I.Bongi, I.Kolnacki, J,DiPaolo, G.Smutzer, R. Diamond, R.l-lennessy, R.McGarry, C,Keuker f rf Q - 73 HEADLINERS S,Hinds, C,Caccamise, G.Hardwick, Mr. Byrd, M.Brown, L.Fraschetti HE IOTA PEE HI-Y ROW ONE: K.Titterington, D,Losi, S,Fa11- ROW TWO: L.Trava1e, T.Grunthaner, S.Watson, E.Holm C etta ftreasurerj, B.DeMarco Cvice presidentj, J.Bandine1li fpresidemp, Mellotr, M.Harrington, P.Lowery, J.Crittsinger, K.Root, B.Braun P.Magavero fsecretaryj, D.Gibson fsergeant at armsj, C.Todoro ROW THREE: M.Ciocca, J.l-Iilliker, S,DeVine, B.A1lshouse, fC01'feSP0H'-'ling Secreraryl. M-LS0l'1efCh3P1aiY0 B.Baxter, Y.Block, F.Saleh, L.Alfieri. J.Perla, P.Wa1ker table tour of the morgue, the sale of Christmas wrap ping paper, religious meetings, and the usual busi- ness meetings. They had guest speakers, movies, and the annual Mother and Daughter Banquet. The girls kept up a scrapbook called, Lafayette in the News which is to be found in the library. In connection with the Lafayette Girls' Hi-Y, they also helped maintain the Lost and Found Room for fifteen minutes before and after school in the room opposite 202. EXPERTS ON NEWS The Headliners met each Tuesday and Thursday sixth hour in Room 215 to discuss current events. Mr. Cameron Byrd, practice teacher from the University of Buffalo, was the leader. Students gained information on important current hap- penings from NEWSWEEK, TIME, THE AMERICAN OB- SERVER, or a local paper. A student presented an inter- esting topic which was then discussed. 74 PROJECTION CREW ROW ONE: R.Cipriano, M.Lonca, D,Fitz- ROW THREE: M.Cianciosi, D,Hager, P.Taggart, L.G1assner, gerald, H,Parness, C.Todoro, R,Castig1ione, L.Montesano, E. R.CleagUS. I.Bongi, L.SanCheZ, D.Hochvert, P.Gregory Nikiel ROW FOUR: J.Peplinski, A.Palamuso, D.l-lergerr, E,Buseck, ROW TWO: G.Murray, R.Messel, E.Consrantino, I,Valentino, R-R3l'1d3ZZ0, P.Hamm0nd, J.Guercio, G.Moss I.Reed. I.Poo1e, E.Sanchez, I.Harrington, P,Palumbo WIZARDS WITH REELS AND SLIDES The members of the projection crew helped make school work more pleasant. These students ran the movie projector and flashed slides in assemblies and in Room l 13 . Under Miss Stall, the group received instructions on the proper care and handling of the projectors . She also made sure the machines were in good working order and oft times she was called out of class to re- pair untimely breaks in the film. Early in the year Mr. Nicol, head of the visual aid department, came to Lafayette to give a special demonstration. He first showed two short films, one on the care and up- keep of movie projectors, the other on the loading and running of a film. Then each member was given a practice reel and allowed to load and run the film pro- jector himself. This enabled everyone to perfect his technique. HEADLINERS B,Marab1e, A.Kemp, C,Wa1ker, N.Habeeb, R.Bai1ey, L.Castelluccio CHECK THAT KI G Five or six boards were played and maybe l6 or 18 people kibitzed each Thursday and Friday when the chess club gathered in Room ll3. In the elimination which Mr. Mayer helped the mem- bers plan, Chris Keuker, Julius Di.Paolo, and Dan Hoch- vert ran high. Eddie Oswald and Sam Perla proved them- selves exceptional freshmen players. All worked to a- void a stalemate, the loss of his queen, or a play that checked his king. Mr. Mayer joined the players or in- structed them by illustrating a variety of situations. Mr. Axlerod continued his interest in chess and chess players, as he showed by visiting the activities . The top 5 players gave exhibition games with Fallon, Canisius , and Tech . CHESS CLUB ROW ONE: C.Keuker fpresidentj, J. DiPao1o fvice presidenty ROW TWO: T,Langworthy, P, Bonito, D.Hochvert, R,Diamond fsergeant at armsj, Y.B1ock fsecrerary- treasurerj, S.DiPao1o, J.Harrington, S, Perla, G.Smutzer ROW THREE: B.Al1shouse, D. Leverett, D.Dobrindt, I.Bongi, P,Ham- mond, S.Saunderson, R.Oddo, E.Os- wald, I.Dobbins SPEAK AND LEARN Patricia Magavero and Thomas Evege were prize speakers at Lafayette during the first semester. In the girls' declamation contest, Patricia was the winner at Lafayette and placed third in the city finals with her selection The Wonderful Word by Harding W . Gaylord. At Lafayette Sandra Yates was second and Betty Tobias third . Thomas Evege won the voice of democracy contest at Lafayette with his original speech, I Speak for De- mocracy. He defeated representatives of all other public high schools to come in second in the city finals Public speaking attracted one of the most enthusi- astic groups of students engaged in extra curricular activity. The boys and girls who participated in con- ORIGHWAL SPEECH CONTEST ROW ONE: E.Nikiel, R.Oddo, R.Borman, I.Per1a, P,Magavero, T.Evege ROW TWO: D.Carey, G.Gar- mon, S.Hinds 76 .TUNIOR COUNCIL ON WORLD AF- FAIRS ROW ONE: L.LaMarca, B. DeMarco, L,Glassner fprogram chair- many, L.Sanchez fpresidentj, N. Richard fsecretaryj, V.Reyno1ds, C, Northrup, A.LiPome ROW TWO: M.MacLeod, T.De- Simone, R.Castiglione, C.Lawson, F.Ceca1a, E.Sanchez, L.Wright tests often came before 8 A.M. to work under the di- rection of Miss Wechter. These contests gave the individuals a chance to earn honor for themselves and their school but more important to gain experience and poise in speaking before a large audience. The voice of democracy, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Knights of Pythias, the American Le- gion, the handicapped and the boys' oratorical contests required each entry to write his own speech and deliver it from memory. For the brotherhood and girls' decla- mation contests, the contestant was required to mem- orize and give effectively the work of some author. Thomas Evege, Edward Nikiel, Sal Territo, and Patricia Magavero participated in WBEN's High School Forum of the Air, discussing teenage extra curricular activities . REPRESENT CEYLO The junior Council on World Affairs met twice a month with Miss Stall to discuss current world prob- lems. Through these meetings the members hoped to stimulate a more thorough understanding of world prob lems , The Suez crisis, the riots in Hungary and Po- land, and the reshuffling of the English government were among the topics brought up. In January they be- gan to prepare for the Model General Assembly, held in April at State Teachers' College. Lafayette, representing Ceylon, had some difficulty in finding material. Larry Sanchez wrote to Ceylon's delegate to the United Nations. The whole group spent one day at the Grosvenor Library, searching for facts about Ceylon activity in the U.N. DECLAMATION CONTEST I,Perla, R.Pe11ittieri, S.Yates, P.Magavero, B.Tobias, P.Moran, E.Merrifie1d GUR CHRISTMAS SHOW With carols and capers, ingenuity and hard work, Lafayette celebrated Christmas, Tuesday December 18 . Here we see the student committee Ed Hile, Sally Concardi, Cynthia Lawson, Ethel MacDon- ald, and Dianne Losi conferring with Mr. Hayes production supervisor, on last minute arrange- ments. Dianne Losi, Ed Hile, Barbara Rubino, and Angela LiPome painted from 7:15 A.M. and until 5 P.M. daily to produce a glittering winter scene and colorful toy store as background for various acts. Sally Concardi, student director, worked for Weeks on choreography with group per- formers. Cynthia Lawson transposed music and practiced endlessly during free periods to provide smooth accompaniment in keys comfortable for the singers. Ethel MacDonald, in an aqua chif- fon dress, worried at rehearsal and presided charmingly. Even with this extensive effort, the performance could not have been except for Mr. Hayes. He it was who sat through hours and hours of auditions, listened to acts until Carols and Ca- pers must have gone round and round in his headg but even so he was mainly smiling and able to put confidence into scared performers. These com- bined efforts resulted in a delightful program. The Seven Dwarfs, Amelia LaPaglia, Rita Polizzi, Camille Martino, Stephanie DiBona, Ev- elyn DeCo1libus, Alice D'Auria, Marie Sperraza and Snow White, Pat Meredith, stepped forward to demonstrate with gay song and dance what fun it is to Whistle While You Work. GAY CAROLS AND CAPERS Aram Carapetyan, introducing the Toyland Scene, played Toyland. Carolyn Monteforte sang Silver Bells after Stella Di.Paolo touched her with a magic wand. Our wind-up doll, Carol Kennedy, sang Deck the Halls . Carole Reiman helped ac- company. Pat Magavero began the program, giving The Littlest Angel. The Five Belles, Dawn Smith, Marie Mogavero, Karin Kolz, Nancy MacLeod, and Sheila Lyons, laughed with Santa Claus, George Murray, while they told him who they wanted Home for the Holi- days Who knew that Santa was so well padded that he couldn't sit down to listen to their plead- ings? After a marvelous March of the Toy Soldiers, Donna Carey, Sue Sage, julie Ellis, Pat Pietrzak, jackie Crittsinger, Carol Todoro, Daryl Dobrindt, Diane Dixon, and Sue Saunderson returned once more to stiff, unyielding figures in the toy store. Roger Strothers, Rosalie Pellittieri and Grace Prime, vocal soloists, admire here the colorful costumes that Miss Dougherty procured for the three kings, Paul Caito, Leo Fraschetti, and Gentre Garmon. The chorus, under the exacting direction of Mr. Scamacca, brought a more serious note to the en- tertainment with their delightful harmonizing of favorite Christmas carols. An attentive audience indicated great approval of this happy expression of Christmas spirit. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER ' 'I' I I ., J II I 'I - . I . I S ' 0 . 63 - - A .I I- I - IE - I I ' - I I e F - I . -. HJ gg x ' V ,..,,..IV, I , A V , x 2 . I gf .31 lVli I 'lr I ' 1 5 . I ll.- I - J J I1 J -J - V h I4 At football time It took a - while -fjBut beatmg Emer - son made us smile. il - HEEL 7 - J I . Q :MQ ' f V -- IO an Wxfjfkx-4 NQvffbn'viTfr 5 E' 'Rf f--fm I - , I ,f Y --VVV X w w NI oo o I 5' i ' - - I - - li.. ! I ' LC' ' ,l ' - P F -+ f W3 WQ hge tllat MOMENT TO RE - MEM - BER, Al- onzo's skill to l ig E -ng l J J J I 5 e I fx? FD Q , ei? I Xxx, f76lJE'-:X xv RQ X NN fwiwww M rl Wi K I , 1 up M - y f all I II' If ff hook the balll F Made baskets seem no work at all Ciave lf thri- llirlg V 9 P' V 1- F 80 IN ATHLETICS MOMENTS TO RE - l MEM - BER. In aseball, swimming' ten - nis too, our 1 , 2 ' , ,. 'Ndili w j 1 ' lla lf? . Cz J J boys were really great. I Cross country Paul and 'Ed ran well, but iff E K4 X N xy! 1 : A 5 f f Q . Q I i ' I E X , 1 N F J ...-.. IQ . Hwfim Yr Q fl if 1 59392 1 . J J - 7 lv E 1 .- fy 'F' .L 15 F .L . 'V came in just too late. To jim and Fr ank, Don, Bob and Ch uck We G Q .- is Iliff V f -.L My I , .J -' L - J 1- W 4 f .,..,..... 4- ll 5 - -v - - - l U, - n I 7 I 'Ll ' I ' ' 6 -I Y I' I I ' y QI 'I : v I U give our thanks and wish them luck. They gave us - MOMENTS TO RE - MEM - BER. A - i QI any i - l l- 1 I vu 7 , I ca. 5' ' lilo l Q I - 6 .l Music from Moments to Remember and substituted lyrics are used by permission of Beaver Music Publishing Corp. . New York City. 81 BATON TWRLERS ROW ONE: 1.1-Ianner, K,Root, D. Robinson, B. Braun ROW TWO: M,Harrington, F,Sa1eh, M.Ienison, C, Doyle, C, Schnabel Yea! Cross! Yea! Country! Rah! Rah! Cross Count ry! ST DENTS SUPPORT Baton twirlers were here early every morning drill- ing and spinning, whirling and swirling. Cheerleaders were so effective that senior girls cheered themselves MR . TOUCHDOWN Remember the day we murdered old McKinley? Remember the day we pickled old East High? The kids from Hutchinson will never be the same. We took Technical's red and White And made it black and blue instead. And look at the way we broke the heart of Burgard. We knocked the double N from Bennett High. So look out, sisterg here comes Mister Touchdown, our guy. B.Braun, C.Wing, M,Baker, L.LaMaifca and B.Cleague fashion violet and white ribbon bouquets for eager football fans to wear at a forthcoming game. Q G.Genco, C.DiSa1vo, C.Tomase1li, M.Mogavero, P.Meredith, D.Smith SEASONAL SPORTS 1 hoarse. Others bought violet and white ribbon bows as fast as they were made, admired shiny trophies, and lifted their voices to Lafayette in songs and cheers. DOWN THE COURT Dribble on straight down the court: See how they all cavort. What though the foe be proud? We bid them beware. For we are here now a loyal band, And here upon this land. We will cheer the team to the end. Fight hardy fight fair. RAH! RAI-I! RAH! BATON TWIRLERS ROW ONE: A.Lyons, I,Zaran- ski, V.Wagner ROW TWO: I. Spears, M.E1lithorpe, R,Smith, L.Scroppo Sink or swim: Swim or die . N Drop dead, R.Lindbeck, M.Goss, R.Pe11ittieri, C,Norrhrup and P.Ciszek Grover High! work off their enthusiasm by putting an extra special polish on La- fayette's valued trophies, M.Sa1vati, c.D'Arrigo, A,1acon0, E,Hi11, Lsanaineiii, c,Munn S3 PASSING, TACKLI G, CHARGING FRANK LO TEMPIO Manager BILL YEAT ES Left End MR. DI ROSA Coach The 1957 football team was an unusually light as well as new team. Despite these weaknesses, they practiced faithfully and went on to the field with spirit and determination. September 22 LAFAYETTE SOUTH PARK 0 12 Although the violets made no touchdowns in their first game, they made a good FRANK D- ARRIGO showing and were far from inactive. The game did not lack in spectacle. Ben Left End Marando picked up 70 yards in 9 trips and completed 3 passes for 47 yards. Agility and fast movement were employed to hold the Sparks back through the first three quarters. They made no score until the final ten minutes . Several attempts by South Park were blocked by quick thinking Lafayette boys. At the final gun, al- though Lafayette had no score about which to brag, everyone was proud of the team's good sportsmanship and fighting spirit. October 6 LAFAYETTE EAST 0 24 This game proved something to the students. Although the Violets didn't win, they were not going to give up. They were a team that could take a loss as if it were just a part of the game. They tried their best and no school could ask more of its athletes. There would be other momentsg other games, other seasons. Our statistics were as follows: 50 yards gained by passing, 33 yards by rush- ing, and a total of 5 first downs. October 13 LAFAYETTE GROVER ALONZO BARNES 13 29 Right End In the final 5 minutes of the game, Lafayette spectators cheered wildly and a MARK TIFTICKIIAN BOB DUGAN DELMAS COSTELLO ROGER STROTHER Left Tackle Right Tackle Left Guard Right Guard 84 THEY GI E THRILLING MOMENTS BOB MARANTO Manager JIM PEASLAND Fullback MR. HIC KEY Line Coach new enthusiasm came alive as Frank LaMarca and Bill Yeates scored the first 2 touchdowns of the season. Surprisingly, LaMarca was one of the lightest mem- bers of the team. The touchdowns were won on a Z8 yard pass from Don Silmon and an 18 yard throw by Ben Marando . October 20 LA FAYETTE RIVE RSIDE 7 12 BENNY MARANDO Bill Yeates scored again. He went over with a 37 yard pass from Roy Carlisi. Left Hamgack The extra point brought Lafayette's tally to 7. They were doing better and some of the players like Bill Yeates, jim Peasland, Alonzo Bames, and Ben Marando were proving their worth. October 27 LAFAYETTE MC KIN LEY 7 20 In the third quarter the violets again showed their stuff. jim Peasland smashed through McKinley's tight line and scored the touchdown. On a run Alonzo Barnes made the extra point. Hopes were high for the last game of the 1957 season. November 10 LAFAYETTE EMERSON 20 7 It was the last chance and tension was great. Lafayette rooters weren't dis- appointed. Ben Marando proved his passing accurate . He delivered 2 touchdown passes, one to Yeates and one to LaMarca. In the second quarter Dennis Collins smashed over for a 26 yard run and a third touchdown. The entire school cheered PHIL GERACE this victory and the violets proved they could win. Right Halfback ,. .Iv ,1 PETER DI MAGGIO IIM GUERCIO ROY CARLISI FRANK LA MARCA Center Quarterback Quarterback Right Halfback 85 S I , ' 1 if FOOTBALL SQUAD ROW ONE: M.Pici, D.DiRosa, F.Cil'tit0, W. Salter, R.C1eague, R.I-Iickey ROW TWO: V.Muffo1etto, M.r.DiRosa, D.Col1ins, D.Si1mon CROSS COUNTRY E.Gu1ino, H.C1ay, R.Porta1e, P.Caito, E.Hi1e, R,Carnevale, K.Snyder, R.Mason, A.Athans V, . .H The football squad faithfully practiced every day after school at the Rees Street play ground, bettering their good team work and enthusiasm, Paul Cairo came in 14 of 96 runners at the all high meet. The cross country finished in eighth place. POP, SPLASH, THEYRE OFF Philip Hammond was singularly successful in winning the 100 yard butterfly competitions . Philip, Don Flessa, Dan Hochvert, Dick Moynihan, and Del Reeves, a fresh- man, made most of the points for the swimming team, while the others worked to improve their skills . january Lafayette 20 Kensington 40 january Lafayette 29 South Park 40 February Lafayette 25 Hutchinson-Technical 44 February Lafayette 30 East 39 February Lafayette 30 Riverside 39 February Lafayette 28 Bennett 41 March Lafayette All High sixth place SWIMMING ROW ONE: H.Buseck, R,Pod1eiszak, R.Val1e, D.Hoch- vert, R. Moynihan, D.F1essa, P.l-Iammond, E.Hayes, R.Cameva1e, M-CQYUPB P Hammond all h1gh 100 yard breast stroke ROW TWO: J.DiPao1o, P.Bonito, C.Keuker, D.Hammond, M, Wu-mer and D Flessa Leskow, D.Reeves, O.Linquist, M.Gibbs, l.Reed, Mr. Rogers BASKETBALL ROW ONE: G.Moon, R.Cameron W.Yeates, K.Snyder, F.D'Arrigo, N.Si1litto, R.C1eague, R.Scott ROW TWO: A.De1Gatto, I.Peas1and, A,Barnes, D.Kneiringer, H,Fisher' R.Dugan A, Barnes takes careful aim. IUMP, SWISH, A BASKET' This year's basketball team was relatively inexperl enced. Many of the team were underclassmen with the top 5 players all seniors . Alonzo Barnes led the group, scorlng 246 points during the season. January january January February February February February February February March March 88 Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette Lafayette 52 49 64 55 66 81 60 48 69 56 58 Bennett Seneca Burgard Emerson East South Park Kensington Riverside Hutch- Tech McKinley Grover- Cleveland N TO A GOLD 500 Twelve seniors earned a gold L this year, one received the Alice T . Quirk trophy, awarded annually in memory of a former physical educa- tion instructor. The trophy represents leadership, sportsmanship, and character . The girls recalled when, as bewildered fresh- men, they learned about the athletic program di- rected by Miss Riegel, Mrs. Marquis, and Mrs. Baker. Again this year freshmen started earning points for the four inch l50 point L by playing volleyball I At the end of the season the violets won two of three games. In their second year a smaller number partic- ipated in two' sports to earn a 300 point L. As juniors they felt relieved to have only l00 points to earng yet some earned as many as 200. They remember especially their basketball ac- tivities. This year's basketball players had a final battle of speed and accuracy when the violets beat the whites, l5 to 9. The girls laugh about how, after the long climb to the fourth floor gym- nasium, they decided that there were too many holes in their badminton racket, there was glue on the tenoff of the shuffleboard court, and the ping pong ball had jumping beans in it. They recall how they raced up and down the pool, timed and advised by Mrs. Baker, and how they tried to hit the balls into the balcony in softball so that the girls could make home runs. In l957 underclass girls had like experiences. 500 POINT L WINNERS I.Bandine1li, M.MacLeod, S.Fetes M Vigneri, L.Wright, C.Lawson, S,Har1ey, M.Mogavero, G Genco B. Mason, B, DeMarco 400 POINT L WINNERS ROW ONE: S,Warson, M.E1lithorpe D.Dobrindt, ROW TWO: D.Dixon, I.Dobbins, M.Zuffoletto, I.Ivey 89 FRIE DLY COMBAT FOR I.Kozerovskis, P.Pietrzak, on their backs, M.McLaughlin, L, Leone in the air, C. Voas, on her head, show their balancing abil- ity by forrning a human geometric design. Club members could be seen tumbling and rolling with the greatest of ease Thursdays after school. at C.Doyle, D.Murray, E.l-Iill, P,Moran, M,Zimmer- man demonstrate their skill on the ropes, As members ofthe Leaders' Club, they received more advanced train- ing in gymnastics so that they could assist their teachers , ,, vky. A W, K H L , K f ' . 'm O, N ' ,. in cms. 300 POINT L WINNERS ROW ONE: N.Ke11am, D. Erwin, K. Havas, S.Fa11etta, S,Saunderson, S.Davis, T,Ma11ory, D.I-larvey, C,Vastola, M,Quattrini, L,Jones, I.Novoa, C,Munn, D.Hunter, C.Po1izzi, C.DeCarlo 90 ROW TWO: C.Curro, B.Al1shouse, I,Hanner, S,Knight, I, Prather, C.Todoro, l,Kozerovskis, P,Pietrzak, P.Wa1ker, Y. Block, S.Book, N.Hayes, F.Sa1eh, L,Caste11uccio, P,Moran, L Leone, M.McLaugh1in EAGER GIRL THLETES tch as I.Hanner does S,Falletta, C.Todoro, S.Book, S,Warson, wa a birdsnest, Besides doing these exercises, some girls also refereed after school badminton tournaments. On January 5, six girls from the club attended a Sports Day at the University of Buffalo. 1 s fists ' V-V- -V. AQ While L.Castel1uccio, P.Magavero, I,Pau1 and F. Saleh assist, P.Wa1ker and P.Moran experience a topsy , turvy view of the lower gym. These girls through par- ticipation in the club's activities improved their physical Q co-ordination besides developing leadership qualities. ,.i..-.1 VIOLET VOLLEYBALL TEAM ROW ONE: C.Doyle, R,Polizzi, I, WHITE VOLLEYBALL TEAM ROW TWO: M.Cortese, S.Pieri, K. Spiers, S.Fischer, H,Krusen, S.Wolf, N.Lagattuta, E.LiPome leap- Fenwick, D.Murray, B.Menneci, F.King, R.Smith, K.Root, M. tainy, S.McConnell, M.Koch, S.Wa1ker, M.Harrington, M.Smith, Puma fcaptainj, C.Schna.be1, C.Buidic1e, S.Bushman, C.Kelleker, M,Prints, L.Travale, R,Scroppo, K.Barker A, Lyons, L. Scroppo 9 1 Z5 , fr C ffl I -. R rf,- - ,M fr ' , f X X 63 WWW :lj lf dwell x ,,, M r if xi 'M we Mwlxylliiixillvkly L4 ' X, X 'XX lillyx-XWXX ki W-,YY I If , XX QR ft, ill :fix fr , xo X. - - H ' f1f'.1.f'.f ..,' mv-um.-Q -i'-Llvlfiv , ' , 5 I 1 WWA xx 1 I ,.-.azjf ff fs -5? 2: The fleeting moments captured in the ORACLE will linger in the memories of those at Lafayette. 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