Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1931 volume:

THE MECHANICVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BY THE CLASS OF 1932 caimnTS Dedication Picture of the School Faculty Who’s Who in the Junior Class The Seniors The Juniors The Sophomores The Freshmen Athletics Activities Patrons and Patronesses 51 Advertising 52-71 Autographs 71 Dedication to Miss Margaret B. Ackart, Teacher, Adviser and Friend, whose appreciation and understanding of student thought has for many years guided and inspired the youth of Mechanicville in its pre- paration for life, this book is dedicated in appreciation by the Class of 1932 THE JUNIOR • SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL lllllllllllllllllllll THE 1931 SILHOUETTE ||||||||llll|||||||||||ll|||||||||||||||||||l “The Silhouette” Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Business Manager Art Editor Assistant Art Editors Maky Jameson John Ryan Louis Marocco ( Personals Alice Pruyn Tom Holland Marion Weir Edward Gorman Gouoii Phinney Frank Gilheany Joe Ryan Edward Sullivan Edward Hulihan Edward Callahan Frank Ryan Jack Sullivan Tim Sullivan Marion Sage Gertrude Lessen Rita O’Connor Marie Nahow umor Sports Advertising Horton Davry John Ryan Circulation Frank Ryan Frank Gargano Mary Jameson Joe Micklas John Ryan Faculty Advisers Franklin Converse Geraldine Vitrella Marie Ten Eyck Pauline Goldsmith Jack Sullivan Mary Jameson Helen J. Kelly Mary M. Mastrianni William F. Chandler 5 THE 1931 SILHOUETTE 111 Miss Margaret, B. Ackart Principal Mr. Evan E. Jones Supt. of Schools JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Marie Antolick Drawing Mrs. Madge Lenneker English Ada M. Baker General Math. Mrs. Minnie McMann Social Science Margaret Byrne Business Training Marie Noonan Biology Mrs. Louise Comeau Geneml Science Marjorie Sprague Music Nellie Cronin Geneml Math. Kathryn Stover Social Science Minnie Grandey English Helen Tierney English Mabel Hogle General Math. Mrs. Henrietta Watt . English William Cavanaugh William Chandler Blanche Goodrich Maud Hinckel Dorothy Howe Helen Kelly Mary Mastrianni Florence Mead SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Commercial English Latin Commercial Geometry English Spanish .Domestic Science Helen Murphy Ernest Overton Donald Pin grey Dorothy Seaman Mrs. Virginia Slason Evangeline Smith Grace Smith Earl C. Whitbcck . Commercial .Science General Science Algebra French History History English Mrs. Man' Baker Sylvester Brown Arthur Butler Mrs. Marie Clempson Grace Dalton........ Julia Dunphy SPECIALS Librarian Shop Attendance Officer Art Courses Physical Education Nurse Helen R. Halsey Dorothy Hope Vera Newman Gertrude Reynolds Theodore Weigle Florence E. Wilson -4 6 Assistant Librarian Music Penmanship and Drawing Secretary to H. S. Principal .... Physical Education Secretary to Su| erintendent « Who’s Who in the Junior Class Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy Prettiest Girl Best Looking Boy Girl who has done most for class Boy who has done most for class Most Bashful Girl Most Bashful Boy Best Dressed Girl Best Dressed Boy......... Ideal Couple.. Teacher’s Pet (Girl) Teacher’s Pet (Boy) Most Successful Girl Most Successful- Boy Whittiest Girl Whittiest Boy Favorite Activity Favorite Teachers Biggest Bluff (Girl) Biggest Bluff (Boy) ('lass Egoist (Girl) Class Egoist (Boy) Favorite Hang-out Class Ambition Mary Jameson John Ryan Inie Welch Joe Mick las Mary Jameson John Ryan Reba McClenthan Andy Gannon Helen Dean Ed. Sullivan Ed. Hulihan and Laura Nelson Ruth Manter Franklin Converse Ruth Manter Louis Marocco Evelyn Hosley . Frank Ryan Dancing Helen Kelly and Mary Mastrianni ............Inie Welch Franklin Converse Inie Welch Joseph Mick las Bake’s Go to Washington -4 7 ►� THK 1931 SILHOUETTE h-tf' lUCiiMA C. S. C.. High School Orchestra, Washington Club. George deserves credit. He left school, but returned and grad- uated. Keep up the good work. George. Anna Barber S. O. S., Aristoi. French Club, Washington Club, Basketball, Baseball and Cageball. She burns the midnight oil. Or is it natural? You might tell us to what you attribute your success, Anna. Karl Brow n—“Erkic S. O. S., Dramatic Club, Spanish Club, Washington Club, “Poor Nut” Cast. “Erkie” likes to play around the members of the opposite sex. He says he calls all of his club pins soldiers—they've l � en on so many fronts. Catherine Bruno—“A'o e” S. O. S., Aristoi. Spanish Club, Washington Club, Basketball, Cageball. “Kate” has haunted the Spanish Department for three long years. Years hence she will perhaps return to hover around the scenes of her past endeavors. Julia Bruno—uJnl’ Washington Club. French Club, Basketball, Cageball, Baseball Quiet, demure and young but Julia has some ideas of her own which she takes pains to express. Her steady attitude has gotten her far. NVk Bruno—“Nicky” Washington Club, Football. Basketball and Track. “(inn! Cirin! it is no sin!” That must In Nick’s own private belief. His sunny disposition lias won him many friends. Skim a Brendahl—“Sally” Book Club. Baseball. Dramatic Club, French Club, Washington (Mull, Cageball. Selma is persevering and we like her for it. Her favorite song is “Aide’s Irish Rose.” Don't lielieve it. Helen Bubcioynk—“Agitator I. ' UovJ French Club, Washington Club, Art Editor of the News. S. 0. S. Her favorite college is Northeastern. W hv? Don’t mind us. Helen. We're only in the B’s Isiok at the cracks further on. Monica Burke—'“Motiny” French Club, Washington Club, Cheer leader, four years Inter- class Basketball. Dramatic Club. She is just the kind of a girl who thinks that men are made of money ami money is made to take Monny out to dinner. Now. there's a fellow named “Mack” Olive Brsii—“Otrh” S. O. S., Aristoi. Washington Club. French Club, Dramatic Club, Cageball. Basketball. It's a wonder how a little head can hold so much. Her motto: “Be not simply good, lx good for something.” • j “Dick” is just a sweet innocent little thin . Someone ought to shoot him—he’s too good for this age. Will someone tell Dick where he may see “The Sheik? None of your business. Why? ■ JL c. r eXy —Vice-Presic yT Club. C. S. C. AV0TA—“M ike'’ ident Senior Class, Football, Basketball, Washington Mike’’ is one of those meek, mild boys the girls all love; but. like the rest of those indifferent sous of Mechanicville, he passes them as though they never existed. Luct Cefalo S. O. S., Spanish Club, C S. C., Washington Club, Basketball. Baseball and Cageball, News Staff. “No, Lucy did not go in for football. Coach Weigle asked her to Ik fullback, and only five feet four or something. Harry Clements—“Check and Double Check C. S. C , Dramatic Club. Hi-Y, News Staff. Washington Club, Golf Team, “Poor Nut” Cast. “Amos” of Amos ’n Andy offered Harry a pretty good job if he would substitute for him. But you know Harry. Just loves the old studies. 1 I ) f—y Fdw.ard Collins—“Omar Dramatic Club, High School Orchestra, Washington Club, Hi-Y, Basketball and Track. “Omar’s perfectly all right, folks. He just hasn’t caught on to what it is all about yet, that’s all. Innocent as a new-born babe. Richard Butler—“Dick” Dramatic Club, Washington Club. Makoahkt Cowohan—“('orky Vice-Pn ident of Freshman Class. “ ‘Corky’ should a modiste hr To make us stunning cloth ?.— Toll us what we ought to wear, It’s surely clear she knows.” (’ll ARLES ( oki —“('hnrlit' French Club, A. A. “Slow but sure” that's Charlie. (Juiet and reliable, he has proved his worth as a student of M. H. 8., his only failure being Rita Murphy. Marik Cowan Hun-cy” • 2 French Club, Dramatic Club, Washington Club, High School Orchestra. “Talk to her of Jacob’s Ladder and she would ask the numl er of ste|� s.” You may see Marie any day in assembly, playing the piano. Ami she’s the inspiration of one of the violinists, we're told. Gttn Finyu —uAgUaUn Jl. @Jl S. (). S., Aristoi. Washington Club. For if she will, she will, You may depend on it; Hut if she won’t, she won’t. And there’s an end of it.” ( ikokof. Foley— Flossie Hi-Y, Secretary of French Club, years of Track, Basketball, Washington Club. He is considering an offer of Flo Ziegfield to enter the follies. We are wishing George all the success in the world. imi Betty Fox—-'Kayo Dramatic Club, French Club, Washington Club, Glee Club, Book Club, in the Poor Nut.” What a team! Pinch and Kayo. They’ll be the talk of the boxing world. AM jytr� AN NON—“Jun mu President C. S. (’., Spii Chief Hanking Cashier. inish Club, Washington Club, News Staff. “Jimmie hasn’t been the same since that trip to New York in March. Wonder what hap| ened? Fran k Gilheany— Hotsi k Dramatic Club, Vice-Pres I years. Basketball 3 years. Cl •sident of Washington Club, Football 3 'aptain of '30-’31 Team, Track 2 years, Year Book Staff. News Staff, In Is Zat So” and Poor Nut.” Hotaie” says he’s going to Notre Dame and register as the only Irishman there. Not a bad idea. He’s a timid soul—he’s going to major in ping-pong. Rita Henderson—“Reel” shington Club, C. S. C.. News Staff. Rita has l een arrested recently for running a red light in Hem- street Park. Does she live over there? Well, yes—except when she’s home. Van Herhim.ton—' Mugytiy ■ y ’ • K ) Football. Tennis Team, C. S. C., Glee Club, Interclass Basket- ball. If you should l e awakened in the wee hours of the morning bv a clanking of milk bottles and a lively whistle, (we think he does it for spite) that’s Muggsey.” Charley Jones— Chotly President of A. A.. Washington Club, Orchestra, Science Club, I‘resident of Hi-Y. Chollv’' is kept pretty busy convincing the Hi-Y members that they would gain something by paying their dues. Everyone who knows him likes him. Mary Jordan—•“One-Round Jordan' Dramatic Clulb, French Club, Washington Club. “Poor Nut” Cast. Mary’s going in for raising flowers. The reason? Oh, yes. She's been offered a pretty good interest in the Collins Flower Shop, don’t you know—. Louts KjMP—'Karpy” Dramatic Club, President of Washington Club. Hi-Y. Football. Track, Basketball, French Club. Louis is well known for his unceasing interest in the Washing- ton Club, and we don't mean maybe. You did great, Louie. NIARUAHKT KKN NKDY— Halo French Club, Spanish Club, Washington Club. Literary Editor of News. When the mapmaker draws the Emerald Isle, let him look to Margaret for his pattern. Alice Levesque— Hom y Dramatic Club, Washington Club, Basketball jl 4 “Honey’s” everlasting smiling countenance won for her jv host of friends. She’ll make them wherever she goes, we’ll bet. � Louis Mahooco—“Louie” S. O. S., Business Manager of “The Silhouette,” VicePreaident of Spanish Club. “Louie means business, all right. He graduated in three and one-half years. He’ll make good, we know. Celia Martonb—“Ce t Spanish Club, Washington Club. Basketball. Sure you know her. She’s the girl with the Colgate smile you see with the Eddie Sullivan so much. Thought you’d remember. Clayton McBride—“Sandy,’’ “Mac Basketball. Football. Manager of Basketball of 29 and 30. Sandy” is one of the retiring type. You never see him out. In fact, he’s worn out from studying. It’s a pity. Edwin McKakrkn—'‘Gump a Spanish Club, Hi-Y, M. H. S. Orchestra, Washington Club. You can tell the type of wheels he has in his head by the spokes that come out his mouth. “Gump” would argue with St. Peter as to his right to enter. In other words, he will argue without a leg to stand on. Joh n McGraw—“Johnme Spanish Club. Most talkative l oy in the Senior Class. You are considered in luck if you can say a word. Now believe it. if you dare. Dorothy Meehan—“Dot S. O. S., Aristoi, Editor in Chief of Nows. Washington Club. Dot” is the answer to any man’s prayer. She is playing the leading part in Flaming Love ' Metro-Coldwyn-Mayer's latest release. NCLUE MlU'ZAREK — Nellie S. O. S., C. 8. C. Fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky.” Only one. reinemlsr. She’s innocent—there’s not a thing we can say about her. Anna K. Murphy—'‘Annie” French Club, Washington Club, Basketball. Anna is thinking seriously of accepting a position as one of .ban Patou’s models. (He’s u French dressmaker. A man, too.) A n n a M. M URPHY—“ M urph Cheerleader, French Club, Washington Club. One of the sweetest cheerleaders we’ve had in quite some time. And who can think of Anna Murphy without picturing Hotsie” dangling around somewhere near? Rita Murphy—“Ri-R?’ Dramatic Club. S. O. 8., Aristoi. French Club. Washington (’lull. She’s been arrested several times for disorderly conduct. They’re tired of putting her name in the book. Here’s a new one. she bought roller skates to escape Dangerous Charlie Corp’s wiles. ♦ Krijc Phklpa— Phclpxi C. S. C., Washington Club, Football. The girls all envy “Phelpsie” his wavy tresses. Who wouldn't? I'hey cost him $10 every six months, l esides linger waves. (loron I’llinney—“Guff “Is Zat So. Washington Club, Football. Vice-President Ath- letic Association. Hi-Y. Dramatic Club. Clough says he intends to demonstrate White’s I«emon Bleach Shampoo After Using.” Phone number—think! He may even receive fan mail! DaMKl. Pickett— Danny Football, Basketball. , I wonder if Danny” is still making those nightly trips over to the park? Heard he liked the section around Smith’s house. Jeanne Roberts— Hobbit y Washington Club, Gloe Club. Jeanne has enjoyed high school in her own quiet, unassuming way. Here’s to her success. Helen Stott— Blimp News Staff, French Club, Washington Club, Dramatic Club, President of Senior Class. Secretary and Treasurer of Junior Class. If Helen will write to 32914 West Jones Street. Kalamazoo, a booklet on Reducing Cream and Its Results will Ik mailed her free of charge. Frances Smith— Ga-Ga” French Club, Dramatic Club, S. O. S., Aristoi. Washington Club. New Staff. Fran cm’ one ambition is to lx� a missionary on the Fiji Islamic ami teach all the little black boys what’s what. Rose Smith Washington Club, French Club. As sister of that one and only Grace Smith, what else could Rose be but genial and good-natured? Lester Snell-—“Les Hi-Y. He has the reputation of being the bashful boy of the class, but lieware! Still water runs deep.” Boo, Boo. black sheep. NufT said. Lrrr Soloski—“Hlornly” Washington Club. Lucy's hair is the envy of more than one girl in high school. The l est part about it is—it’s natural. Nirkolas Tancredi—“Nicky” H. S. Orchestra. Foothall. Basketball. Track, Washington Club. Nicky” is taking Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for nourishment. He is a real delicate i erson. L o) jl ‘ I Irene Ten Eyck—“I key Treasurer of Washington Club, French Club, Secretary of Dra- matic Club. A. A.. “Poor Nut” Cast. We're presenting her with a device by which a loud bell will ring when it’s time for Freddie” to he trotting homewards. Betty Tordoff—“Bet ’ S. 0. S„ Washington Club. French Club, Joke Editor of News,” Dramatic Club, Book Club. . Betty is a very nice girl and we like her. but sometimes we’re inclined to think she’s too good to lx true. We’ve seen her when she looked like an angel, no less. Elrpkth Twkedie—“El Washington Club, Vice-President C. S. C., Glee Club. We’re thinking she’s the force that brought George back to school. Yes? No? Step 11 e x W i l k—“St eve” Golf Team. Steve swings a mean niblick and he meant business last year on the Golf Team, too. Anthony ZvKU —“Zoppic C. 8. C., Football, News Staff, Washington Club. Anthony is that little boy who went out for football, cut his linger, and gave the game up as altogether too rough a s| ort. •Ion S IjtVUND— S likl S. O. S., Arisioi President, French Club. John i Itu' possessor of a quiet force which is bourn! some day ' to crush through. And does he know his science! LLX Who’s Who in the Senior Class 1. Most Popular (iirl Helen Scott 2. Most Popular Boy (’liarlcs Jones 3. Biggest Bluff Frances Smith 4. Biggest Egoist Frank Gilheany 5. Teacher’s Pet (Bov) John Lcland (i. Teacher’s Pet (Girl) Catherine Bruno 7. Best Dressed Girl Margaret Corcoran 8. Best Dressed Boy Charles Jones 9. Most Bashful Girl Rose Smith 10. Most Bashful Boy Lester Snell 11. Ideal Couple Rita Murphy and Charles Corp 12. Prettiest Girl Margaret Corcoran 13. Best Looking Boy Charles Jones 14. Best Sport (Boy) Frank Gilheany 15. Best Sport (Girl) Monica Burke 10. Our Favorite Teacher Miss Howe 17. Our Favorite Activity Necking 18. Old Maid Anna M. Murphy 19. Most Successful Person Anna Barber - 21 ►- THE 1931 SILHOUETTE ............Ill Mrs. Slason: “Why arc you late for school?” “Bill” Hurley: “Because school started be- fore I got here.” Mrs. Jameson: “Father, aren’t you going to wait up for Mary?” Mr. Jameson: “Why should 1. I’ve got such a sore throat I can hardly talk. Miss Hope: “We shall now play ‘At Once. Omar” Collins: “Well, it’s about time.” McFarren to Hewitt: “Hurry. Let me have $40 but just give me $20 now—then you will owe me $20 and I’ll owe you $20, so we'll call things square. Thanks.” “Omar”: “Say, that picture doesn't look like me.” Kurr: “How do you expect me to make good where nature failed.” Chandler: “Don’t you know that all sen- tences have predicates?” Alvarez: “I know one that doesn’t.” Chandler: “For instance—” Alvarez: “Thirty days.” “Nick” Tancredi is always good natured be- cause it takes him so long to get mad clear through. “Boss” Brown: “I’ve had this car for years and I’ve never had a wreck.” Prof. Weigie: “You mean you’ve bad this wreck for years and never had a car.” Actor: “Inie, I can never marrv vou.” Miss Welch: Why?” Actor: Because I have a wonderful wife in New York.” Mrs. Brown (to husband): “Sylvester, get up, there is someone snoring under the bed. I think it’s a burglar.” “Boss Brown: “Don't make any noise and when he wakes up I’ll charge him for lodgings. Hirst: “You said when I married your daughter you would give me a check for $1,000.” Mr. Tordoff: “Yes, for $1,000 1 would give any man a check.” Nate Levine: Pa, there’s a man in the store who wants a blue suit.” Pa Levine: “All right, Nate, change the spotlights.” An American recently returned from China after spending seven years there. His friends gave him a reception and he addressed them in broken China. “Fagal” Ryan to brother Joe: “Joe, I'm half dead.” “Joe”: “Good. Now I can collect half of your life insurance.” Foley: Why don’t you get married, Law- son?” Phinney: “1 don't want to do it on account of business. I’m a floor-walker at Baker Bros, you know, and I couldn’t stand that kind of thing day and night.” Miss Kelly: “Franklin, my dear, take this letter to the postoffice, buy a two cent stamp and mail it.” (Franklin returns later.) Miss Kelly: “Did you mail it?” Converse: “Yes; but I saved two cents; I saw people dropping letters into a box, so I watched my chance and when nobody was look- ing I drop|ied mine in, too.” Hulihan: I was in a fight last night, dear, and a man knifed me in the synagogue.” “Red”: “Where is the synagogue?” Hulihan: “In the temple.” Tom Callahan: “How can a ghost get into an empty room?” Laura Nelson: “Don’t be dumb. He would get in with a skeleton key.” Just imagine if: Louis was Haddock instead of Karp. Russell was a Chef instead of a Butler. Louis was France instead of Morocco. Miss Dorothy was When instead of Howe. Miss Blanche was Firestone instead of Goodrich. Francis was a Baker instead of a Smith. Betty was a Wolf instead of a Fox. Irene was Dewitt instead of Ten Eyck. -4 22 « THE 1931 SILHOUETTE «ii 24 }8- Junior Class Personals Aheam. William “Rip” ..................A rolling drummer gathers a “roll.” Angle. Ada ...........“Shorty” She has to look up to Beany. Aim wh o. Vincent .. .“Vinnie” The struggling fiddler. Barber, Anna .......“Anna” Conqueror of the clarica. Blowers. Raymond .. “Ray” He’s taken a sudden liking to Olive. Borman. Helen Helen” About time for another | ermanent. Brenn. Charles ...“Chuck” An EaM Line Cowboy. Brennan. Joseph .......“Joe” What’s the attraction in Stillwater. Joe? Bremer. Elaine “Bones” . A mermaid from Saratoga Lake. Brownell. Lloyd “Brownie” He’s handy with his tools. Bunk. Frank Frank” The “Little Boy Blue” of the Junior Class. Burk. Ralph “Burkie” The jokester. Butler Richard “Dick” . He subs for (’lift Edwards. (amplwll. Veronica “Beansy” Three cans for a quarter. Callahan. Edward . “Cohen” What a pan! Carrier. Ilila “Carrie” . Louie will vouch for her. Cenci, Alfred “Al” He never heard of Miss Kelly. ('onverse, Franklin “Connie” Just a slip of a lad. Clements, Clarence Watnp” Are you going to graduate with the Class of ’32? Collins. Mark ...“But toy” ...The apple of Mhw Smith’s eye. Davry, Horton ...................“Fuzzy” . Just, a gigolo. Dean. Helen ........... Blondv” —Stillwater’s offering. Edington. Margaret “Tubbv” She’s reducing. Esposito. Man “Man ” What interests her is boys' sports? Fantauzzi. Filomena “Fil” ....Nothing like her brother. Gannon. Andrew .“Percy” The lone star .shepherd. Gargano, Frank .................. Jem” ...Plenty of avoirdupois. Goldsmith. Pauline “Skinny” .There’s no getting around her. (Jokey. Edward .. Eddie” Why is he interested in Cohoes? Grozzo. Andrew .“Andy” A charter member of the Aristoi. Hegerman. Irving Irv” ...Our laboratory shark. Herrington. Fred Boots” . The man who came back. Hewitt. Rol ert .................“Bob” .He sleeps in Study Hall. Hill. Dorothy ...................“Dot” She is still going strong in French. Hipwell. Claire ...........“Claire” Prof, (’handler’s friend. Hosley. Evelyn ...........“Eva” Hello, beautiful! Hosley. Marion . “Marion” Old eagle eye. Hulihan, Ed....................... .“Eddie” He has an unusual interest in red hair. Hurley. William Bill” Why not run to school? Hurley. Joseph ...“Joe” ...........You need a new alarm clock. Joe. Iko. Dom .......I). I.” He christened our year book. Jameson, Mary “Old Reliable” The heaviest thinker in school. Jordan. Rita ....................“Red ....Her carrot top is often seen in Stillwater. Konieroski. Alexander Alex” The geometric genius. Lorenzo. Irene .. “Irene” She burns the midnight oil. Lev land. Betty ______ “Red” Can she blush. Oh. boy! Mc(’lentban. Reba............. Reha” Slow but sure. McEckron. James .... “Jimmie” Still trying to make the “scrubs” in football. McFarren, Everett ................“Boob” The lonesome lover. McNally, Dorothy ................ Dot” ....She’s related to the Rockefellers. Mahar, John .....................“Ears” .................Brother of the famous Easy. -slif 25 MUBlMfflMBIHiMHM THE 1931 SILHOUKITE NIHIl IllHIHl Junior Class Personals Mantor, Ruth Ruth” Still looking for an architect. Marocco, Louis “Louie” There's a boy with a future. Mault, Buelah Bool a” She's headed for Vale. Mauro, Catherine Kate” So long. We don’t need you. Mauro, Doin Doc” He’s always in the way. Micklas. Joseph Mick” He's fast. Not only in sports. Moonov, Helen “Bones” The perfect 3t . Morrissey, Catherine “Kate” How’s Harry, Kate? Nelson. Laura Swede” She dreams of Spain. Noble, Harrison Mike School offers a change. Nolan. Thomas Tom” The soda jerker. Oswich, Theresa Ossy” .Another student from the island. Raise, Catherine Chickie” She's small but she'll get there. Parente, Nunzio “Nun ” A modest boy. Phinner, Lawson Phin” . The high school half-wit. Pickett, Joseph Blubber” The other half. Pickett, Rita “Rita” .. She has good intentions. Pike, Dorothy Dot” The belle from Chestnut Street. Pratt. James “Jimmie” There's a strong wind down Burke Street, isn't there? Pruyn, Alice “Lank” Just a sliver off the old block. Raffertv. Francis Raff” Weigle thought he could tackle. Ransom, Leslie Los” The versatile fisherman. Reynolds. Marjorie . Taps” . .. . A girl from the follies. Robinson, Zelda Zeld” Quiet and simpte? Ross, Angelo Ange” A milkman from Viall Avenue. Rush. Robert Bob” You beanstalk. Stop growing. Rvan. Frank Fagal” Does he like the girls? Rvan. Joe Mike” He gets into embarrassing situations. Rvan. John Junior” Tin noisiest of the Ryan Trio. Sage, Marion Teeny” She's a nice kid. Sgambati, John Johnny” ... Why not come early once? Smith, Dorothy Sinitty” A clever class secretary. Sullivan, Tim Timmie” He made the team? Sullivan, Edward “Eddie” A popular lad interested in sports and also in Celia. Sullivan, John “Beano” Get the Flit. Tancredi, Nicholas “Nick” A tank with an aeroplane engine. Ten Eyck, Marie Marie” .Cleopatra of M. H. S. Thompson, Ralph Ralph” What’s doing up in Wayville? Vitrella. Geraldine Jerry” ..She’s a local girl. Holding out on us? Weir. Marion . . “Marion” John Smith’s Pocahontas. Welch, Margaret “Inie” The future Polly Moran. Wallace. I Oretta “Wally” .... A good ad for freckle cream. Whalen, Albert •Iggy An understudy for Acev Veeley. Wilke. Stephen “Steve” . He swings a mean niblick. Wolff. Ruth “Woof-Woof” The accountant. Yager, Van “Handsome” Another of Baker’s Cowboys. Zurlo. Dominick Rip” Our village butcher. P. G’s. Snell. Elsie “Els” She couldn’t get enough of school. Lvnd, Jack “Lyndy” .... “Little Lord Fauntleroy.” Wendall, Alfred “Winkle” . The Patent Leather Kid.” 26 )►- THE SOPHOMORES THE 1931 SILHOUETTE SOPHOMORE CLASS President, Fred ('or Yicc-Presidi id, Royal Wendell Secretary, Thomas Holland Treasurer, William Bross Faculty Adviser. Donald .1. Pingrey -if 28 Sophomore Personals Alvarez, Arthur ‘Toota” I'm a Spaniard. Aiiutnn. Alliert “Dutch’' A faculty pet. Angle. Mae •Mangle” The Geometry sharp. Beckwith, Elizabeth “Betty” Gupie doll of M. II S. Houghton. Gertrude “Gertie” Just a cotintrv la . Brenn. Alice “Allie” Can she talk? And how! Brennan. Kathleen “Kate” Mauvoreen—mighty tho' mite. Bros . William “Him” Apollo of the Sophomore Class. Brown, Inez “Inie” A future Walter Damrosch. Brundige. Ruth “Huthie Clara Bow the second. Butler. Russell “Russ” All-scholastic guard? Butler. Walter “Walt The sheik from Clifton Park. Curley, Anthony “Solitude” The high school hermit. Cassidy, Kaymond “Whitie” Iggy. keep an eye on me! Coe, Frederick “Fred Aspirant to Max Schmeling's title. Collins, Hoi a rt “Boob” A brother of the famous “Omar. Conley, Joseph “Joe” What class is this? What? Connolly, James “Jimmie” A future Henrv ('lav. Corrigan, Theresa “Ted” Interested in someone from Vermont? Costanzo, Anthony “Zuke” The wild man from William Street. ('nrtis, Grace . .“Grade” . The belle of Hemstrect Park. Curto, Salvadorc “Sal” Hot Dogs! ! Drimiller. Ernest “Ernie” ... He is an advocate of prohibition. Dundas, William “Willy” Hi—diddle-diddle, Dundas and his fiddle I)unn, Kolx rt “Bobby” Will soon defeat Tabisco. Dyer. Marie “Dyer” A friend of Toots.” K.H| osito. Elizabeth “Lizzie” As Shylock she looks dangerous. Fanfuiizzi, Anthony “Tony” Take a look at that permanent. Farrell. George “Georgie He makes the girls cry. Funaro. Anthony “Tony” He's never without a girl. Geoowicz, Anne “Anne” Miss Kelly's star. Harrigan, Kathleen “Ditty” Sweet and innocent. Harrigan. Rose “Rosie Interested in R. P. I. Hastings, Jennie “Jennie” A cute little steno. Hat Ice. Isabel . “Lisa” Runs Clifton Park’s onlv night club. Healy. Eleanor “El” Another M. II. � S. beauty. Higgins, John “Jack An aristocrat in laziness. What ho! Hirst. Sherman “Sherm” .. .Only an amateur. Holland. Thomas Barrels” . . .Our mile-a-minute lad. Howland. Walter “Walt” .... The jH'rfect boy. Iavaronr, Vincent “Toot” ... The little giant. Isles, Lois “Lo” She sings to “Connie.” Isles, William “Billy” ... He dreams of Edith. Johnson. Helen “Helen” ... .The smartest girl in high school. -4 29 )■ - 02024848020202020248534823532353485348488953234801 Sophomore Personals Kalbaugh, Aubrey ....“Aub” The caveman of M. II. S. Kerwood, Jane ‘Pete” .. The future 0. Henry. Kevelin, Marie ... .“Marie” . Still has bats in her belfry. Leonard, James ‘‘Jazz” The boy with the high attendance record. Levesque, Joseph . . Stretch” Weigle’s long drink of water. Levine, Nathan “Nate” .. Dreams of becoming a Spanish dancer. Lucas, Gertrude . . . .‘‘Dolly” She writes romantic stories. Lupo, Lena . . ...“Leana” She is Alice Brenn’s only rival. Mahar. James “Easy” He thinks he’s quite a heart-breaker. Maiello, Anthony “Tony” Mussolini the second. Manter, Alan ....“Al” . The absent-minded professor. Manter, Edith ....“Bdie” She has retired from high school social life. McCarthy, Kathleen “Kate” ..: She subs in the Minute Movies. McEckron, Miner “Esquire” .. .Fireman, save my child! McEvoy, Margaret Mac” She needs a pair of stilts. McGowan, Thomas “Tommie” Why not reduce? Nahow, Marie . . ....“Marie” The class poet. Xicos, Peter ‘■Pete’'’ Devoted to Spanish. O’Connor, Donald “Don” Our own Bobby Jones. O'Connor. Rita “Red” Red and Ed, the ardent lovers. Ostroin, Lois . “Lo” Is she noisy? And how! Pangbum, Kenneth “Ken” He’ll teach Spanish someday. May-be! Pearse, Roy “Roy” He’ll break in with Rudy Vallee. Phinney, James . “Killer” He subs for Phuller Phun in the Minute Movies. Palonis, Edward “Ed. E.” Another Island gang-leader. Richardson, Madeline Maggie” How she likes to share her scat in history class! Reilly, Madeline “Mat” A future clairvoyant. Rogers, Catherine “Kate” Silence is bliss? Roman. Michael Pork Chops” We like pork chops. Sgambati. Carmela Carm” The great basketball star. Shaughnessey, James “Shinny” . The “Hard Rock” from North Main. .Sheehan, Francis “Fran” . Our shorthand shark. Smith, John “Johnnie” .... Expects to find his Pocahontas. Soloski, William “Bill” . The motorcycle fiend. Spain, William “Finkle” . Charles Rogers II ? ? Stalter, Helen .... “Worry” .. Gossip? Consult me. Sullivan. George Georgie” ..Where did you get that laugh? Sullivan, Helene “Sullie” k ■ ■ Another friend of Zuke’s. Talmadge, Edward “Ed” Another Island warrior. Toombs, Vera “Toomsie” Ain’t she sweet? Walco, Anna “Anna” Pert and cute. Waldron, Evelyn “Toots” Interested in basketball and basketball players. Weir, Alan “Al” Our big produce merchant. Welch, Anna “Welchie” Zuke’s better half. Wiley, Albert “Wild Root” Noted for his high ambitions. -4 30 THE FRESHMEN THE 1931 SILHOUETTE FRESHMAN CLASS President, Catherine Muir , Vicc-Prexulcnl, Patsv Miram la Seen lory, Varda Nelson Treasurer, William Jordan Faculty Advisers, Blanche Goodrich, William Chandler Freshman Personals Alt house. Mildred Alger. Madeline Aldrich, Franklin Amodeo, Anthony Habenis, Raymond Baker, Winfield Barber, Arnold Beckwith, Roy . Bridgeford, Leo .. Bruno. Daria Bryant, Donald Callahan. Lucille Callahan, Thomas Carley, Susan ........... Susie Carp, Peter ..................... Pete Caruso, Anna ....................“Caboose Clothier, Maynard ............... Mayn” Connelly, Margaret .............. Maggie” Cone, Florence................... Flo” Conard, Forest .................. Big Tree” Coons, Elmer..................... Coonsey” Coons, Ethel .................... Cutie ’ . One of those country lieauties. The future movie star. The bashful boy! Still slinging pancakes. Irish mocking bird. Headed for Aristoi. A second Einstein. A model boy scout? Leo broke the wheel of his carriage. One of our dancing daughters. The village eccentric from Hernstreet Park. Another Callahan! Worse and more of it! Great all-around athlete. A brown-eyed Susan. The lost chord of M. II. S. The tom-boy of M. H. S. . He’s in love. .Just another Connelly. The red head. May his limbs never break. Doc. White's double. .Another coon from Coons Crossing. Millie” Mat” Frank” .“Tony” Rav” . Winnv .“Skinny” . Becky” Baby” .“Dearie” .“Don” Didi” -4 32 }9— Freshman Personals f’rim. Hetty “Fatty” . Crotty, Augusta Sis” Collitmn. Irene .. .. Renie” Cunningham, Alice “Fudgv” Daley, William “Hill” .... Daloia. Margaret Maggie” . 1 eVito, John . . Shubie” Dalton. Kathleen Red” Davrv, William Hill” DeMarco, Margaret • Maggie” DeMarco, Josephine Joe” Duell, Raymond Rav” .... Dunigan, Agnes “Midget” Km mot t, FJizabeth “Betsy” Knuello. Isulielle . . “Dizzy” Fantauzzi. Daniel “Danny” Fawthrop. Hazel Hazel” Fratherson, William “Moppy” Fiacco. Vincent .“Baxter” Funaro. Preget “Preggie” Gilson. Robert “Bob” Gleason, Ruth “Cutic” ... Goldsmith, Christina Christie” Gorman, Kdward “Eddie” Goss, Ruth “Rut hie” Grey, Kathryn Kay” Grey, William Ignatz” Groesbeck, Bvron “Shrimp” . Grozzo, Stephen “Zeke” Giivnup, John Johnnie” Hanley, Agnes Aggie” Herrick, FJsie . Klsie” Hosley, Harry “Harry” Hunt. Ann “Freckles” Hunt, Beroadine . “Berny” Hunter, Helen “Bunny” lannone, Joseph Slip|� erv I Izzo, Sitlvadore Savvy” Jameson. Olive Ollie” .... Jones. Bessie “Bessie” Jordan. William Billv” . Karp, Harrison . Hucks” Kennedy. Marion “Curly” Kenyon. Thomas Tommie Kru|M tskv. Sophy “Soapy Lane, Italic “I CS” Leland. Malcolm “Kars” Levine. Marv “Mary” . Lombard. Victor “Vic” McLaughlin. Robert “Bob” McMahon, Grace “Tinky” Maiello, Joseph “Blacky” Marocco, Peter Pete” Marotto, Joseph “Joe” Mellon. Lawrence “Mush” Messer, FJeanor “Mess” ... The transparent icirl of M II. S. She has a hoy friend in every port. The mayor of Hemstreet Park. One of Honor Alvarez' many friends. He makes sodas and the girls make him. The Helle of Saratoga Avenue. A regular Sherlock Holmes. Still catering to the teachers. Just another Davry gone wrong. Greta Garbo the second. Laugh! Clown 1 Laugh! Chandler’s pet. Just a little longer. Sophistication jiersonifiod. Advertising for Wrigley. Supposed to he a basketball player. Our hid for Miss ('lifton Park. Still baby of the family. His great ambition is to la a chiropractor. Another ice-box from the island. Keep that school-girl complexion. The noisiest girl in M. H. S. Is she lively? And how! His flame is “Kate.” The last rose of summer. May her eyes turn to Green! Our French shark. Lord Byron of Schaghticoke. Race track crasher. Has a passion for Saratoga road. Heady for the homestead. Puggy’s ideal. The pain in the neck. Nancy Carroll’s rival. She treats the boys. Another of Miner’s friends. Small part of M. H. S. Successor to Rudy” Valentino. Trying to run eventhing. Just a little girl. Do the girls fall? Ami how! May he follow his brother’s footsteps. You had better reduce. Miss Mastrianni’s |s t. The Algebra shark. He means well. Innocence | ersonified. The future Gloria Swanson. Future Rudy Vallee. Where does Ruth Goss live? Another of Chandler’s sunbeams. One of Mussolini's followers. Watch your step Pete (Anna). The strong man. Carideo’s only rival. Oh! you sweetheart! 33 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll THK 1931 SI LHOUETTE III Freshman Personals Messor, Edmund “Ed” East Sarat oga Avenue heart breaker. Michalonis, George •Mick ’ Just another boy gone wrong. Micklas, Michael ••Mike Another faculty nemesis. Miller, Anthony Bing “How to Play Football” by A. Miller. Miranda, Anna “Ann She’s still looking for a fellow. Miranda, Patsy “Pat” : Little Boy Blue. Montgomery, Jane “Jane” She’s loginning to interest the boys. Montgomery, Jack “Jack” The wisest guy in high school. Mooney, Margaret “Maggie” Champion girl sprinter. Muir. Catherine Kate” We haven’t given up hope. Nelson. Varda Blondic Just another yard of Nelson. Nolan. Mary . . “Cleo” The hairpuller. Olinsko. Agnes “Aggie Just another noisv girl. Page, Helen .. “Noisev” Mary Stark’s only rival. Pearse. Mabel “May” How she can use u plow. Phelps, Dorothy “Dot” . Is she clever? So she says. Phillips, Leslie I s” Successor to Jack Dempsey. Phillips. Norman “Norm” Mamma's little darling. Pickett, William “Billy” Can reach the window sill now. Pinchuk, Sasha “Sashie” A good guy despite his name. Poucher, Frank “Frankie” A wondering boy. Quackenbush, Dorothy “Quack” Ain’t she cute. Rajeski, Helen “Towhead” Another radiator from the ’Island. Rattelle, Nelson “Rat-tail” Bull Montana himself. Rishel, Regina “Reggie” Lovable and sweet. Rodriguez. Louis “Yittums” A Spanish Calabeno. Roman. Lodja “Toby” He still has his pork chops. Row John “Fog-eye” A friend of Orphan Annie’s. Rush. Hannah “Hanner” Another foggy Rush. Rvan, Thomas “Tommie” The only blushing Ryan. Sandusky. Edward “Ed” Where did he come from? Sage, James .“Sagey” . Will he ever grow? Scott, James “Sunny Boy” . A typical caveman. Serbalik, Anna “Ann . Is she smart? Smith. John “Johnnie” He couldn’t save his brother. Al. Snow. Roger .“Roge Big milk and cream man. Starks, Joseph Mule Is he stubborn? Starks, Mary “Star-dust” Holds the gum chewing endurance record (KB hours). StoliarofT, Marion “Mary Strict! She checks and double checks. Sullivan. Audrey Sully” . Eddie Callahan thinks she’s pretty nice. Sweet. Russell .“Sweetie” . A little ray of sunshine. Thomas. Zelda “Zeld” . How the boys fall! Toj etro, Irene .“Torp” . May she blossom in the summer time. Urkevich, Michael “Urk” . The small part of the Unholy Three.” Vaicunas, Agnes “Aggie” Did she ever get a square meal. Wallace. Katherine “Red” . Bettor late than never. Walsh. Edward “Eddie” . The big brute! Welch. Alicia “Pat” How’s Bud Kelly? Welch, David “Dates . The little delivery boy.. Wixsted. Edward “Charlie” Jimmy Scott’s only rival. Wood. Bemic? Bemie” . The lisping lily. Wood, Olive Woodic” Quiet and reserved! Yankowski, Anna Ann” • . Our choice for Miss Frog Island.” Yates, Jane Jennie” Our future Miss Schaghticoke. Yates, Sylvester .“Goggles” Postmaster of Reynold’s Corners. Zepperi, Albert “Zep” The sweetest little boy in high school. Zielinski. Etiseha “Itchie” She lends a double life. -4 34 4- thirties FOOTBALL TEAM C a plain. Xick Tancredi Manager, Clarence Clements Coach, Theodore Woigle - 30 Football After playing marvelous ball all season, the Weiglcmen fell short of the championship when they battled on even terms with the fast White- hall aggregation on the latter’s field. If the grid boys could have conquered this team, they would have played the Granville boys for the championship of the Northeastern New York League. By this fine showing, the team estab- lished its best record since 1910. The boys got off to a Hying start by trounc- ing Coach Pickens’ team from Troy to the tune of 20 to 0. Although the southerners fought bravely, they were unable to stop the superior plunging and aerial attack that the Scarlet and White team displayed. The entire team clicked in championship style and bewildered its slower opponents. By displaying a superb aerial attack, the champion Granville High School aggregation trounced the local boys, 19 to 0. in the first league game of the season. Although the local team was in the shadow of the Granville goal posts several times, they were unable to | one- trate the stonewall defense of the upstate boys. On the other hand the famed Zaehaehek-Hateh aerial combination began to register in the sec- ond half with disastrous results. The Weiglcmen avenged their Granville de- feat by overcoming the Cambridge gridmen, 14 to 0. The game was a bitter struggle from the opening whistle, and it wasn’t until the final half that Meehanicville pulled the game from the fire. Joe Micklas, who had been injured in the preceding game, entered the game and celebrated by breaking through the line on the first play of the period and running sixtv-five yards to the twelve yard line. This was the turning point of the game, and from then on Meehanicville held the upper hand. The most surprising result of the season was the overwhelming victory over Saratoga. 25 to 0. Because of the bitter rivalry in the past, a bitter struggle was expected. Although the Robinson coached men managed to ward off the Mechanic- ville attack until the latter part of the first quar- ter, from that point until the final whistle, the game was a walk-away for the Weiglcmen. Hirst topped the day’s performance with a beautiful seventy yard run for a touchdown. The following week the Hudson Falls grid team invaded the local gridiron and went down to a 31 to 0 defeat before the local boys, who outclassed them in all departments of the game. The fighting Green Eleven showed signs of bril- liant teamwork several times, but they were playing a team which displayed superior line plunging, thrilling aerial attacks, and fine defen- sive playing. In the most exciting game of the year, the Weiglemen triumphed over the Glens Falls grid representatives. 12 to (i after a courageous up- hill battle. The Glens Falls team scored first in the opening quarter when Lcibowitz. star Red back, plunged his way through the Scarlet line for a touchdown. Although Meehanicville soon tied the score, they were unable to break the tie until late in the last quarter, when Gilheany caught a pass and raced 50 yards to the 18 yard line. Several plunges carried the ball across. The following week, the local boys journey- ed to Greenwich and gave Coach Crowley's Witches a 54 to 6 trounching. The Scarlet and White team gained at will through the weak Greenwich line. Most of the scoring was the result of long runs. In the final period the re- serves broke through the Greenwich defense to register. The final game at Whitehall was a fitting climax for any football season. Two determined teams, tied for second place, came on the field to struggle for the right to meet the league- leading Granville aggregation for the champion- ship. Meehanicville scored first on a forward pass, Micklas to Gilheany, after a sixtv-three yard run by Hirst had placed the ball on the seven yard line. Later, Whitehall tied the score on a blocked punt. The game ended in a 0 to 6 tie, a game full of thrills, excitement and dis- appointment. - 4 37 )8- THE 1931 SILHOUETTE BASKETBALL TEAM Manager, Claronco Clements Coach, Theodore Weigh Basketball Although the local basketeers went into a slump (luring the latter part of the season, they managed to break even in the eighteen games played. Among their victims was Jimmy Pieken’s Trojan team. Mechanicville was one of the three teams to stop the Pieken’s outfit. The Scarlet and White finished in a tie for sec- ond place with Lansingburgh in the league. The basket cagers started the season with a decisive victory over the Hoosick Falls team. In the final period the Scarlet team began to click and when the game ended they had a 19 to 11 victory. The following evening the Scarlet quintet opened its home season with a 12 to 10 win over Troy. The Trojans established an early lead, but when the Weiglemen were once under- way they offered stiff resistance until the final gun. The Lansingburgh aggregation invaded the local court for the first league game. As in their former engagements, the locals were late in get- - 4 38 )S- Illlllllllllllllllllllllllll the 1931 SILHOUETTE ||||||||||!lllllll|||||||||||||||||||||||||ll ting started, and it was not until the final period that they managed to forge into the lead and win by a narrow margin. The Alumni avenged their defeat of the pre- vious year by downing their younger adver- saries, 13 to 9. The game was a fast and rough contest from the opening whistle. The locals lost their first league contest to Cohoes by a 13 to 12 score on the latter’s court. The game was a fast but closely guarded affair. The inability to make good their complimentary throws spelled disaster for the Scarlet boys. After dropping this close decision, the boys came back strong to defeat the Hoosick Falls aggregation for the second time this season. 25 to 10. As in the previous contest, this game was close until the final quarter. The Troy outfit avenged their previous de- feat by conquering the Papermakers to the tune of 23 to 10 on their own court. The game was a Troy affair from the opening whistle. The Scarlet outfit showed great improvement over the past performances in both their passing and shooting attack and easily outscored their Wocstina opponents 20 to 10. The Scarlet team was not threatened at any time during the game, while they continually broke through the Woes- tina defense. The Mee'hanievillc boys trounced- their Watervliet opponents by the score of 28 to II. The Scarlet team continually broke up the southerner’s attack and then by accurate shoot- ing and fast passwork, they tallied while their bewildered adversaries strove vainly to prevent a severe drubbing. The following week the local basketeers had an opportunity to compete with college basket- ball with the disastrous result of 24 to 14. The game was fast and rough with the State Frosli leading throughout. When the locals journeyed to Woestina, a peculiar sight confronted them. The game was played on a very small box-shaped court. Fouls predominated throughout the game which ended finally in a 23 to 17 victory for the locals. The following night the Gloversville quintet journeyed to our court and dropped a 13 to 12 decision. The game was one of the fastest and most exciting contests of the season. The visitors presented a strong scoring aggregation which clicked in perfect style. It was not until the final moment that the Scarlet team forged into the lead. 'l'he Weiglemen met their second collegiate rivals the following week when they journeyed to R. P. 1. The game was an R. P. I. affair for the first three quarters. In the final period the Scarlet team began a gallant rally which was halted by the final gun when another basket would have meant victory. The contest ended in a 23 to 24 victory for K. P. I. The important game of the season was the Cohoes game. here. If the locals could have conquered the Spindle City boys they would have knotted the league race. The first half was a tight race, but when the locals started the final period they cracked and the Cohoes boys emerged wiith a 27 to 14 victory and the cham- pionship. When the R. P. I. Frosli came to Mechanie- ville they met a strong and fast working com- bination. The game was at top heat from the opening whistle. After trailing for three quarters the college boys staged a final spurt and forged in a 25 to 21 lead just before the final gun. At the time scheduled for the Watervliet game the representatives of that school were stricken with illness and the game was forced to be played during the week. On Wednesday eve- ning the locals journeyed to the southerner’s court and took a 29 to 16 decision, which gave them second place in the league. The remaining league contest was played at Lansingburgh. The Purple team fought bravely in order to gain second place. In the final moments they realized their ambition when Rohn flipped the ball through the net to give his school a 23 to 24 victory and a tie with Meehanieville for second place. In the final game of the season, the Glovers- ville boys defeated the locals 26 to 15, thus avenging the defeat they received early in the season. The Gloversville aggregation were de- termined to win from the start. The contest furnished many thrills for the onlookers. The high school reserves, which consist of young and inexperienced players, finished with a fine record. They showed the local fans that they had promise for future basketball ability. 39 )►- THK 1931 SILHOUETTE SENIOR Gl RLS—CHAM PS INTERCLASS BASKETBALL (Vlia Mart one Alice I evesque Monica Burke Marion Hosley Julia Bruno Loretta Wallace Coach, Grace Dalton GIRL’S INTERCLASS BASKETBALL -4 40 )8— BOVS CHAMPIONS Ed. Sullivan Jack Sullivan Joe Pickett Mark Collins INTERCLASS BASKETBALL Clarence Clemente Pill Aliearn Frank Ryan Andy Gannon A. A. BOARD AND Sherman Hirst, Soph. Hep. Charles Jones, President Theodore Weigle, Coach Edward Hulihun, Treasurer CHEERLEADERS Ernest Overton, Faculty Adviser Augusta Crotty, Cheer Linder Grace Dalton, Coach Monica Burke, Cheer Leader Donald Pingrey, Faculty Adviser «e( 41 IIIIIIIIIllll the 1931 SILHOUETTE 1I|I1I|||||||||||||||||||||||H Our Own Bedtime Story Once upon a time a Sweet little Welch boy got lost in the mountains of Spain. He wander- ed alotiR a Lane which led up to an old Forte on a Hill. He thought this would Shield him from the Snow which was falling rapidly. As he approached the Forte, a Wolff jumped out of the Sage, but Rush-ed away when he heard two men Converse. These men were Coons from Morocco, who had had too much Mault. They kidnapped the boy and took passage on a Car- rier bound for Holland. Here, they hid in the .. t Wood and held the boy for Ransom. For days they lived on Carp and Mellon. In the mean- time his father, a Goldsmith by trade, sent his Roman Butler to Hunt for the boy. He left in a Jordan, armed with a Pike, saying, “I’ll Dyer do.” One Grey morning. Lessen a week later, he fought Amann-to-man Duell with the Gen- tiles from Morocco, on a Green near two Barnes. After a Noble struggle, lie Anglc-d the men, ' Page-d the boy, and Rush-ed him home to his father. “Bunk,” said the Butler, as the father ex- pressed his gratitude, “Any Barber, Baker or Clothier could have done it.” 42 O - THE 1931 SILHOUETTE “THE SILHOUETTE” STAFF9 MARY JAMESON Editor-in-Chief - j( 44 fa- 1931 SILHOUETTE M. H. S. NEWS STAFF EtHtor-iu-l'hit), Dorothy Meehan Rusnnss Manager, Mary .Jameson Far nit y Adviser, Karl Whit beck PRESS CLUB Editor-in-chief, Kdward Hulihan Faculty Adviser, William Chandler f 45 ! THE 1931 SILHOUETTE ARISTOI President, John Leland Secretary and Treasurer. Dorothy Meehan Faculty Adviser, Dorothy Howe JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY President, Mary Jameson Vice-President, Edward Hulihan Secretary and Treasurer, John Ryan Faculty Adviser, Helen Kelly 46 SPANISH CLUB Prendent, Catherine Bnmo Secretary, Carmel la Sgumhati Vice-PrcKuient, Louis Marocco Treasurer, Nick Tancredi Faculty Adviser, Mary Mastrianni BIOLOGY CLUB Presidettt, Yarda Nelson Secretary, Helen Page Vice-President, Catherine Muir Treasurer, Mary Nolan Faculty Adviser, Marie Noonan 4 47 )?►- COMMERCIAL STUDENTS CLUB Presidt nl. James Cannon Vice-President, Elnpeth Tweedie Secretary ami Treasurer, Veronica Campbell FeeuUu Adrift . Maude Hinkle. Helen Murphy. William Cavanaugh Hl-Y President, Charles Jones Secretary, Edward Sullivan Vice-President, Edwin McFarren Treasurer, Sherman Hirst Faculty Adviser, Earl Whitbeck 4 48 ORCHESTRA First l 'utiins Horton Davry (Concert-Master) William Jordan Joseph Lanzone AH ert Zepperi Joseph Green Louis Vanchance Lola Pilling John Volpe Bernard Curing! Lawson Phinney Trombone Director, Dorothy R. Hope Sennit I Violins Ralph Burke Angelo Del Prete Bennett Daly Peter Crirp Michael Fantauzzi William Grey Robert Devoe Bert Conway Thomas McGowan ■George Kerwood Baritone—Royal Fin n o— M a rie ( owen Drums—William Abeam Trumpets Timothy Sullivan Robert Hewitt George Angle Clarinets Fid win Me Farren Roliert Amodeo Sniophom Erie Phelps Wendell -M 49 fc— Jokes A pawnbroker died yesterday and now his is a “loan” widow. E. Callahan: “I think G. Sullivan is a crook.” T. Holland: “No, lie’s as honest as the day is long.” E. Callahan: “That might be, but he works nights.” “Al” Whalen: “1 lost my dog last night. Oh, what shall I do?’ “Tim” Sullivan: “Why don’t you advertise for him?” Al Whalen: “Go ’wav; my dog can't read advertisements.” • “Go, and never dampen my door again,” said Mrs. Slason to the dog that entered Studv Hall. Lynd: How’s your companionate marriage coming on? Wendell: “Not so good. I lost my wife’s address.” College Girl: “What kind of food do you advise me to eat during the first few days of my voyage?” Steward: “Milk. It doesn't scratch coming Some girls let a fool kiss them; others let a kiss fool them. Fat: “Never shoot a man in a hurry.” Slat: “And why not?” Fat: He might be running for Congress. Undertaker (saving good-by to friend): Drop over some time.” First Attorney: “Then you think our defen- dant is sure of victory?” Second Attorney: Yes, she could win with one leg tied behind her.” Advice—Take longer steps so as not to wear out your shoes so fast. The Jews make a success of everything. Even when they fail. Whitbcck (in New York): “Is this hotel run on the American Plan?” Clerk: “Yes, anyone of the bellboys will supply you with liquor.” Jimmv Gannon: “Oh boy, Oh boy, OH, BOY!” Miss Nelson: “The minute ‘Omar’ kissed me, I knew he played a trombone.” Foley: “How did Doc Converse make all his money?” Hirst: “Oh, in the stork market.” Mike Cavato: “What’s this report about Mussolini going crazy and talking to himself?” Gargano: “By mistake. He was holding a conference cabinet.” Stranger: “I represent a society for the pre- vention of profanity. I want to take profanity entirely out of your life and—” Hewitt: ”“Hey, Mother, here’s a man who wants to buy my car.” The Wickersham inquiry into Prohibition seems to have proved three things; the drys are dry, the wets are wet, and the bootleggers are prosperous. A man saw Ted” Phinney trying to ring a doorbell. He rang the bell for the boy, then said: “What next, sonny?” “Ted” Phinney: “Run like hell,” said “Ted.” That’s what I’m going to do.” The twins (in unison): “Auntie, why do you put powder on your face?” Miss Welch: To make me pretty, dear.” The twins: “Then why doesn’t it?” 50 Patrons and Patronesses Mastrianni Bros. Win. F. Chandler Grace Smith Helen Murphy Helen Kelly Mary Mastrianni Marie L. Antolick Mr. W. M. Cavanaugh Evangeline Smith Blanche Goodrich Dorothy C. Howe Virginia E. Slason I). .1. Fingrey Marjorie Sprague Ada M. Baker Margaret A. Byrne Henrietta N. Watt Minnie E. McMann Katheryn Stover Minnie A. Grandey Dorothv R. Hope M iss Newman Miss Marie Noonan Dorothy Seaman Helen R. Halsey M. Camarota I)r. Smith Peso Grobin Harry Lake A Friend Dockendorff Mr. and Mrs. (’has. Jameson Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ten Eyck Mr. and Mrs. John Callahan Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan Dr. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Nahow Mr. and Mrs. W. .1. 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