Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

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15 Halfmoon, Senior Issue, 1939 In spite of the discouraging weather Monday, the seniors appear- ed In their class day outfits. The maroon and white was a striking contrast of color and made the seniors quite prominent among the cor- ridor throngs. The girls wore white boleros and skirts with maroon blouses; and the boys donned the usual combination of white flannels and shirts with maroon accessories. The class day play was written by four upcoming'' play-wrights of the class of '39, namely, Frances Welch, Audrey Seitter,Betty Caughran and Esther Smith. It was their version of the Broadway hit- Hellzapop- ln . The play was a grand success! BACCALAUREATE--JUNE 25 Sunday evening at 8:00 the seniors will gather in the High School Auditorium for the 3accalaureate services. The sermon will be given by the Rev. James Stewart. The Presbyterian choir will sing several selections. COMMENCEMENT—JUNE 27 This year, due to the large class, commencement exercises will take place in the State Theater, Tuesday morning. The school orches- tra, under the direction of Mr6. Joseoh Welch, will begin the program which will continuo as follows: Invocation ................ Salutatory .............. . Betty Caughran Selection ................. The Orchestra Valedictory................Carolyn Marihugh Selection ................. The Orchestra Address ................. . William S. Morris,Waterford (Former member of the assembly) from Saratoga County Awarding of diplomas .... Supt. John N. Hayes Awarding of prizes .... Principal F. W. Bailey March.......................The Orchestra JUNIOR USHERS Several members of the Junior class will act as ushers during Baccalaureate and Commencement exorcises. They are as follows: Rita Powers Dorothy Rogers Janet Morse Lucia Marihugh Ruth Bock Mary Jane Strattner Andrea Holmes Ruth Leyland Lillian Coons Mildred Joseph George Cassedy Everett J. Norman John Amodeo Arthur Manso Robert M.arsh William Kalbaugh Harrison Tordoff Coulman -rf'estcott Edward Palmieri Robert Heywood