Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1941 volume:

2 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 3 WE, the Yearbook Staff, dedicate this, the 1S41 Issue of the YEARBOOK to Our School. We feel Justified In this dedication of our re- markable Issue, for, since the school's founda- tion In 1914, It has served the community as a medium through which our citizens have stepped Into the field of the learned. Not only has it helped to further education, but it has also served as a meeting place for many local organizations, and as a social center for students. As a parting thought, we would like to express our hope that the school will continue to main- tain its high esteem in the community and that this issue be worthy of its dedication. 4 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ;;0 Dedication......... Senior Activities . Senior Will . . . . Camera Club . . . . Library Club. . . , Seco Club ......... Washington Club . . S.O.S.............. Aristol ...... Dramatic Club . . . Student Council . , Service Club. . . . Halfmoon............ Sports.............. Graduation Program Girls' Sports . . Pictures Staff ......... M.H.S.......... Faculty . . . . Seniors . . . . Camera Club . . Library Club. . Seco Club . . . Washington Club S.O.S.......... Aristoi . . . . Dramatic Club . Student Council Service Club. . Orchestra . . . Halfmoon Staff. Junior Class. . Football. . . . Basketball. . . Cheerleaders. . The Party . . . The Wedding . . 3 21 25 26 26 26 29 30 33 34 34 37 30 43 47 72 1 2 5 7 27 27 27 28 31 32 35 35 36 39 40 42 45 46 46 49 50 (n hL C 5 V. mi - C Qckxrysdt ftcUfe ? y Tt.J=%3. S ■' Uu . - s f ClSuc-7cc 'S Yb o™jl ,4 S f njUACJL- GccJ}� . JL3L ' Th . 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Marie G.A.C., two years; Washington ulub; President of 304; Shop Club; Knitting Club; Book Club. Bellicose, Fred Chess Checker Club; Orchestra; Biology Club. Bellicose. John Golf; Chess Checker Club; Tumbling. Boswell. Cleo Chess Sc Checker Club; Discussion Club; Commercial League. Brown. Sylvester Hl-Y; Camera Club; S. 0. S.; Tennis team, one year. Bruno, Theresa G.A.C.; Knitting Club; Commercial League; Operetta Club. Buchdahl. Robert Dramatic Club; Hi-Y treasurer (representative to Hi-Y assembly in Albany); Intra-mural Bowling, Treasurer; Arlstol; S.O.8.; Representative to Poultney, 1937; Halfmoon Hysterics; Public Speaking Contest, 1938. Bunce. Viola Arlstol; S.O.S.; Student Council; Halfmoon; Dramatic Club; Halfmoon Hysterics. Burke. Dorothy Washington Club, Treasurer; S.O.S.; Arlstol; G.A.C.; Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; French Club; Junior Prom Committee; Scrap Book Club. Caplcotta. Virginia Library Club; Washington Club; Halfmoon; G.A.C.; Com- mercial League; Student Council. Carden. Betty Operetta Club; Scrapbook Club. Casey. Mary Washington Club; Scrapbook Club; Knitting Club; G.A.C.; Commercial League. 22 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES Cassedy. Eleanor Aristol; Current Events Club; Home Economics Prize. Caughran. Kathryn S.O.S.; Aristol; Yearbook; French Club; Library Club; Biology Club; Book Club. Christianson. Charles Washington Club; Student Council,2 years; Commercial League; Fun Club; Biology Club. Cullla. Salvadore Golf,two years (Manager-1940); Intra-mural sports; Trav- eling Club. Cole. Laura Seco Club; G.A.C.; Knitting Club; Clipping Club. Cole. Dora Clipping Club; Service Club; Halfmoon; Yearbook; S.O.S.; Aristol; Class Day Committee. Collin. Robert Aristol Combs. Lynn Yearbook; Halfmoon; Student Council; Dramatics; Hl-Y, (Senator,Albany assembly): Home Room president; Halfmoon Hysterics; Biology Club; ''What A Life. Connelly. Marlon Camera. Club; G.A.C.; Halfmoon; Yearbook Cook. George Student Council; French Club; Library; S.O.S.; Intra- mural Sports. Coreno. Mary R. Washington Club; G.A.C.; Student Council; Treasurer of Senior Class; Biology Club. D1Alberto. Richard Tumbling; Bowling; Chess Club; Traveling Club. Daley. Bernard Biology Club; Clipping Club; Football,3 years; Basketball, 3 years; Track, 3 years; Intra-mural Bowling and Softball. D1Ambrosio. Frances G.A.C.; Commercial League. D'Amico. Michael Intra-mural Baseball Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES 23 DeCasperis, Mary L. Camera Club; Frerch Club; Library Club; Book Club; Public Speaking contest 1939, (First prize 1940); Halfmoon Hysterics; 5.0. 5..; Junior Prom Committee; Commercial League; Halfmoon; Nothing But the Truth; Washington Club; Biology Club; DeChene, Marie Halfnoon, assistant editor; Yearbook staff; S.O.S.; Aristol; Washington Club; Secretary of Junior Class; G.A.C. (presi- dent owo years): Dramatics, What A Life, Tennis Club; Biol- ogy Club, vice-president; Class Day Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Halfmcon Hysterics. DeHatteo, Angela 5.0. 5.; Aristol; Washington Club; Operetta Club; Halfmoon; G.A.C.; President of Scnioi Class. DcSlerc, Frances 5.0. 5.; Aristol; Operetta Club; Assistant-editor of Halfmoon; Secretary of Senior Class; Commercial League; Yearbook staff; Public Speaking; What A Life ; G.A.C.; Dramatic Club; Half- moon Hysterics. Diaz, Augustine Aristol; S.O.S.; Manager of Football, Basketball, and Track team; Biology Club. DlDomlnlck, Nancy G.A.C.; Service Club; Knitting Club; Commercial Club; Library Club; treasurer; Student Council. Doty, Peter Clipping Club; Commercial League. Dugan, Sally Jane Scrapbook Club; French Club, two years; Secretary of Home Room; Halfmoon, four years; Yearbook; Washington Club; treas. Durante, Catherine S.O.S.; Aristol; Commercial League. Dyer, Robert Track, three years; Commercial League. Fargnoll, Lucy Halfnoon; Yearbook staff; Operetta Club; Washington Club; Dramatics; G-.A.C.; Halfmoon Hysterics; What A Life. Farrell, William Football, two years; Hplfmoon; Yearbook; Student Council; A.A. vice-president; Washington Club; Dramatics; What A Life? Halfmoon Hysterics; French Club; President of Junior Class. 24 Halfmoon. Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES paaola. Dominica G.A.C.; Girls' Basketball Team Fascia. Julia A,C., Commercial League; Biology Club; Basketball, four yrs Fitzpatrick. Helen Washington Club; Social Studies Club Freemlre. Kenneth Intramural Basketball; two years Shop Club, Chess, Checker and Sculpture Clubs Forte. Adeline Commercial League; Student Council; Halfmoon; lrl 3cout Funaro. Donald Chess Shop Clubs;Com. League;Halfmoon;Intramural Baskotball Service Club; Gaetano. Theresa Handicraft Club; rialfmoon Hysterics;Study Club Gagllardl. Fllomenla Commorclal League; 3. A. (J. Galnskl. Marlon Washington Club; Chorus; Halfmoon; Class day Committee; Basketball, four years; Pres, of G. A.C.; S. 0. S. 3ook Jr. Prom Committee; Service Club; Operetta Club; Girl Scouts; Camera Club; Halfmoon Hysterics; Yearbook Golden. Thomas Washington Club;Student Council;Football,two yrs; Hl-Y Sec. Gorman. Nancy 5.0.3.; Aristol; Halfmoon; Editor of Yearbook; Vice-Pros, of Jr. Class;French Club- Pres, of Student Council; Cheerleader, one yr; G.A.C.; Vice-Pros, of Washington Club; Jr. Prom Com- mlttco; Chemistry prize 1940; Pros, of homoroom two years. Greenwood. Thomas Service Club; Commercial League. Gregg. Dorothy Library Club; Commercial League; Aristol. Gydaroashuk. Helen Handicraft Club; Treasurer oi Home Room. Hall. Pearl Washington Club; G.A.C.; Basketball,1941 Capt.; Knitting and Clipping Clubs. (Continued on page 48) Ha moon Yearbool nMT 20 I,HSNRY 3ARBER, bequeath ny paper route to Mary Larkin. I,EVERETT BEADLE, gladly rent my shovel to clean paths of homes on Pruyn1s Terrace to Anna Mae Baker. I,MARIE BECK, give my nickname, Boom Boom and my noise making to Ann Strattner, who certainly needs it. I,FRED BELLICOSE, leave my Intermediate papers to Marie Schmitz. I,JOHN BELLICOSE, gladly leave my seat to Ralph Perretta who will gladly leave the seat to _______________________________ next year. I,CLEO BOSWELL, donate my size, weight, height of brilliance to Marie O'Connor. I,SYLVESTER BROWN, donate my father's workshop to T. Gorman to store all his excess baggage and Junk. I,THERESA BRUNO, give all my C.C.C. boyfriends to Kate Bailey, who seems to have lost her technique In the last few years. I,ROBERT 3UCHDAHL, give my American History genius to Duane Russell. I,VIOLA BUNCE, give my debutante and glamorous ways to Frances Forte. (Poor Girl) I,DOROTHY BURKE, do donate my set of brains to Jean Sheehan, who wish- es to go in for research. I,BETTY BUTLER, leave my bus seat to Evelyn Nyland. I,VIRGINIA CAPICOTTA, leave my technique that wins C.C.C. boys to Helen Lemrow. (Continued on page 60) 26 Halfmoon. Yearbook, 1941 T he Seco Club Is made up of fourteen high school girls. The club has secured a membership position In the National Home Econom- ics Association and the State Home Economics Association. Each year the group takes up a different type of work. ihls yen: they have developed into a catering club. It was through their servic- es that dinners were presented for the Rotary Club, the faculty Christ- mas dinner, Hi-Y father and son banquet, Boy Scout Promotion Board Din ner and Albany area shop teachers' dinner. Membership into the club is by election. The Seco Club is one of the oldest clubs in the school as it is in its tenth year. The officers of the club at the present ft T'P President-----Pat Conley Vice-President----Jane McEvoy Secretary-Treasurer....Rose Lupo Faculty Advisor_____Miss Florence Mead ---- _________________ he Library Club contains -18 members who, under the capable guidance and direction of Mrs. Baker, keep the library run- Ll ning smoothly. The students shelve, mend, collate, paste, and check the books; keep records, type cards, prepare lists of book3, and keep a bulletin board. Each new book that is to be put in cir- culation must bo opened, collated, classified, have date slips and pockets pasted in, end cards prepared. The older books must be mended constantly in order to keep them in good condition. T At their first meeting they elected the following officers: President . . . Kathryn Caughran Vice-President . . . David Lucas Secretary . . . Anna Zullo Treasurer . . . Jane Page In January they enjoyed a luncheon prepared by the members and in June the annual party in honor of the graduates will be given. Following the custom of the Library Club, a book wa.6 purchased. This year the selected book was Audubon's America, by John Audubon. his year the Camera Club, under the able guidance of Mr. Whitbeck, has achieved many of its aims. It has in its pos- session a moving oicture camera which you have undoubtedly seenuln use around our fair alma mater. The first movies taken by the camera bugs were shown at the Halfmoon Hysterics. ihe next will be shown on class day. The shots were taken by our mad maniac of the movie lens, Bruce MacKinley. The class day picture will be a reminiecenoe of the four years in high school of the clnss of '41. Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 29 Another year and another group of smiling (?) seniors have re- turned from their educational (??) tour of Washington and New York. Thirty-four fair members of the senior class made the trip this year and have returned home thoroughly satisfied— (with the trip). The club officers are: President...........................Peter Verdicchlo Vice-President.................................Nancy Gorman Secretary............................Rosemary Hannon Treasurer.............................Dorothy Burke The boys were a bit crowded in New York with a mere 12 sleepingin a room with six single beds. But El Gooch (The D.A. to the Washing- ton Club) didn't seem to mind, he slept under any circumstances. The enthusiastic sight-seers who climbed the Washington Monument didn't be lieve it such a good idea to walk back down,(it would have been a good way to lose some weight, gals). When our group visited the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, why did the guard follow us?? They must have thought we weren't honest. Gee, Girls, wasn't Joe, the house dick, friendly? He talked and chatted with everyone—didn't he? (He smokes, too). One group of girls must have been crazy about the elevators in Washington. They rode up and down on one (especially) every night. Or wasn't it the elevators they were crazy about? Why did Bill Hannon try to avoid that little cu tie(?) from Hancock, N.Y. Who were the two boys who accidently walked into a girl's room one evening thinking it was their own. Oh well, ev- erybody makes mistakes. Rosie should have a pair of glasses (or something) so she and Ley- land wouldn't be getting lost so much----Why didn't Lucy give poor Sam- my a break in Washington?----------------Most of the boys seemed to enjoy Amy Fawn at the Burlesque.' Pearl had a cute one named Elmer only Lil thought he was cute too. Showers of good wishes to Eleanor from Kate. Marion went out with a 1-lr. X and sat through 3 shows---hmmmmmmm Rickie met Gwen----Rickie liked Gwen-----Names Starks and Farrell became one on the trip.-------We had a good time on the way down, n'est-ce pas? Remember the impetuous lover? -----As usual, Becky was the life of the town. But in New York we didn't see much of her. Shakie came down.' — Why were Mary Casey's legs black and blue in New York??------Gorman and Burke were perfect girls during the trip?? Bette Hunt and Kenny had a lovely trip in Washington and New York. Does he still write, Bette? What hapoened to that red hat and veil, Marie? Angie fell out of love. A few skiooed a counle tours to catch up on their sleep. Would you kno’� anything about this, Elsie? What happened to the boys when the chaoerons aooeared in the girls’ rooms??----A good time was had by all,' 30 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 The S. 0. S., or at length the Sophomore Hon- or Society, was organized, as a subsidiary to the Aristoi on December 15, 1927. Its main subject was to promote a higher scholastic standing among students so they would be eligible for membership in Aristoi in their senior year. Faculty advisors were Miss Ackart and Kiss Howe. The first six members were Olive Dundas, Maude Van Dusen,Marian Van Dusen, Ruth Fletcher,Janet Orton, and Elizabeth Perry. They chose Purple and Silver as the standard S. 0. S. colors. The constitution stated that any pupil would be eligible, if main- taining an average of QOfi.....2 3 being class av- erage and 1 3 regents average. No pledge buttons were to be given, but all members could wear the standard S.O.S. pin after their formal initiation to Join. Succeeding faculty advisors were Mrs. Es- posito, Miss Goodrich, txnd at present they are Miss Mastrianni and Mrs. Lenneker. Officers are: President....Ruth Ford Vice-President....Charles Horner Secretary-Treasurer....Lois Scarey The outstanding event of the first Semester was a banquet in November. A spring banquet on May 13th was by far the most outstanding spring function. We are about to leave S. 0. S. and go into Aristoi.....providing our averages are up to par. To those incoming and future members, wc leave this organization,whose high ideals,we hope, will be carefully maintained and preserved. The present members of the S. 0. S. are: Florence Adslt Anna Mae Baker Anor Brownell Loma Bunce Robert Chauvin Gloria Conway Mary Coreno Janet Dodd Molly Dragonette Grace Dunbar Ruth Ford Anna Gargano Mary Golden Marian Holihan Charles Horner Christopher Izzo Fanny Lembo Mary Mahar Jane Me Evoy Bruce Me Klnley Betty Morrison Gloria Muccl Celia Nager Rosemary Pender Anna Purtle Helen Reeves Lois Scarey Anne Strattner Dorothy Woods fmoon, Yearbook, 1941 RtfTOl Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 33 ____ he Senior Honor Society, Aristol, originated in the year of 1926-1927, with a membership of six. It was under the direction of Miss U Ackart,the principal, and Miss Dorothy Barton, a teacher. The club was formed to promote higher scho- lastic standing and better leadership. All candidates for membership to the society are accepted for full membership upon a formal Initiation. During the past few years the members of Aristol have tried to inform the underclassmen of the scholar- ships given by various colleges throughout this sec- tion of the country. Early in the fall,the thirty-two members togeth- er with their three advisors,Miss Howe, Miss Goodrich and Miss Mead, held their election of officers. They chose for President.............Rosemary Hannon Vice-President .... Vincent Pickett Secretary-Treasurer. . . .Louise Manso On November 28 a turkey supper was enjoyed in the Domestic Science rooms. Qn April 30 the society held an assembly. At that time Mr. Hayes addressed the candidates who were pledged, after the history and aims of Aristol were given. The present members of Aristol from the class of 1941 are Buchdahl, Robert Bunce, Viola Burke, Dorothy Cassedy, Eleanor Cnughren, Kathryn Cole, Dora Collin, Robert DeChene, Marie DeMatteo, Angela DeSieno, Frances Diaz, Augustine Durante, Catherine Gorman, Nancy Gregg, Dorothy Hannon, Rosemary Hannon, William Hunt, Betty Izzo, Mary Kovats, Rose Lembo, Armond Manso, Louise Mastrlanni, Benedict Morrison, Anthony Muir, Robert Petronis, Elizabeth Pickett, Vincent Richardson, Edward Ruggiero, Angela Sickler, George Taylor, Eleanor Vandenburgh, Donald Wilson, Gretta Zappone, Franc e e Zennaiter, ominick Zullo, Anna 34 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 c=- he Student Council is composed of one member from each senior home room plus a representative of the Halfmoon, the president of the junior and senior classes and the members of the A.A.A. The council discusses problems of the school and the student, in this way the members learn to practice and appreciate democracy in the school. The officers are President.............Nancy Gorman Vice President . . Peter Verdicchlo Secretary...........Edward Mochrish Treasurer.............Connie Cowan During the past year the council has raised money for the Assem- bly fund,purchased pins for the Service Club, and under Mr. Whitbeck s supervision has written and adopted the following school code. I am proud to be an American and a student in an Amer- ican public school. I shall do my best at all times to im- prove myself, in order that I may be better able to take my place in this great democracy. I shall at all times strive to uphold the good name of my school by conducting myself properly in the classroom, in the assembly, at athletic con- tests and at all social functions, so that members of our community, assembly speakers, visiting teams, and students from other schools will realize that we are proud of our school and its activities. crzn he Dramatic Club opened its season early in the winter this }| year with the play What A Life. A capacity audience was pre- sent at the unfolding of Henry Aldrich's trouble, about which b the play was written. Duane Ingraham portrayed Henry very con- vincingly and he was supported by an able cast. The annual Halfmoon Hysterics, presented by the Dramatic Club members took place this year in April. The theme of this year's pres- entation was a Gay Nineties' Revue. The cast was attired in oostumes of Grandma's day and some of the songs were appropriate to that period. A successful melodrama He Ain't Done Right by Nell, was presented this year. A professional touch was given to the melodrama when part of the scenery fell down. Things went off with a bang. A novel change in this year's Hysterics was a motion picture pre- senting a day in M. H. S. This movie was written, directed and produc- ed by members of the Dramatic Club. The motion picture was made pos- sible by the efforts of the Dramatic Club members to raise money to buy a movie camera. Bruce MacKlnley shot most of the film and he did it like a professional. 36 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 SfRVlCE CLUB Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 37 . —3, he Service Club has been an outgrowth of the i former Commercial Students Club. Under that heading It Is the oldest club In high school so far as years go, but It Is one of the youngest with regard to Its present organization. Membership In this club Is no longer open only to students from the Commercial Department, but It is enlarged to take in any individual in high school who really renders a service to the high school organization In any capacity. During this tryout period, the membership has been limited to about thirty people. So far,the service rendered has been along the lines of business,including typing, duplicating and general types of clerical work for organizations in the school as well as the community; for example, the Red Cross, Boy Scouts and P.T.A. The officers are: President................Rose Kovats Vice-President .............Mary Izzo Secretary-Treasurer. . .P. Rlvenburgh Faculty Advisor..........Miss Hinckel The present members of the Service Club are: Frances Carrlgan Dora Cole Theresa Gaetano Marlon Galnski Herbert B. Gllgallon Tom Greenwood Frank Hammond Rose Iavarone Duane Ingraham Mary Izzo Dorothy Jackson Fred Jarrard Alice Johnson Stanley Kopacki Rose Kovats Theresa LaPietro Sarah Laurenzo Veronica Lesson Louise Manso George Marotta Anthony Morrison Phyllis Rlvenburgh John Thomas Hawley Waldron Harry Wood Anna L. Zullo 38 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 lnce June seems to be the month of memories, a brief review of 5 our High School's publications seemed to oe an Interesting pro- 0-0 Ject for the Yearbook. However, interesting as It may be, the task of securing accurate information was very difficult. 0 1928, the records are slightly hazy,so from 1920 to 1925 only a few of the details are evident. In 1920, Sari B. Van Zandt edited The Tattler. From 1920 to 1925, The Tattler existed, and then apparently some one Just gave it up because there is absolutely no trace of any school magazine or paper for the next three years. During these few yearsJ (?°-25) a setn or s- sue was published yearly, under various names: The Tattler , M.n.a. Yearbook or simply Yearbook. Then came the fore runner of our Half- moon , mimeographed school paper, started by Miss Barton and as Hinckel. Our present faculty advisors,Miss Hinckel and Mr. Whitbeck,under- took the supervision of the M.H,S. News in 1928, with Lester Myers as editor-in-chief. For six years M.H.S. News was ia prominent fea- ture around school, and then in 1934 it became the Halfmoon by Clara Sgambati. Thus, the Halfmoon is now seven years old and growing bigger and better (?) every year. “ ach year for the past eleven or twelve years, the school paper has entered the Columbia Scholastic Press Contest. The first — year the M.H.S. News won a medal for second place, and dur- ing the remaining years there have been eight medalist awards and first place awards. (Medalist is the highest place given to any mag- azine.) In this Contest the main objections are dirt columns, messy print and poorly laid-out pages. The Halfmoon Hysterics, surely every one knows what they are, have been produced for five consecutive years under the very able di- rection of Mr. Whitbeck. In the Hysterics students volunteer their services and an enjoyable evening of variety is the ultimate result. Another annual activity usually sponsored by the Halfmoon is a caie- teria. Members of the staff bring pies, salads and so forth, and the whole school is cordially invited to attend. Dancing in the gym after- ward is an added attraction. Members of the various departments of the Halfmoon staff gain valuable experience and information as a result of their special type of work. The business staff, for example, is given a chanco to learn advertising, and how to contact merchants. The art staff gains ex- perience in making adds etc. The typing staff is given plenty of Pr £“ tice which always helps in future work, the literary staff learn th ups and downs of writing stories, poems or columns, but even though one publication of the Kalfmoon may require weeks of preparation, a good time is enjoyed by all, and the results are usually reassuring. 40 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 42 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 43 PORT he Mechanlcville most successful High School football seasons In years, games In the Class B division beating Scotia in their raiser to the tune of 16-0; the folllwing Saturday the wiff i ' v! team enjoyed one of its The Weiglenen won four curtain Rel and White beat Hudson High 13-6; then the next week they trimmed their ar- dent rival Saratoga 6-0 in a bitterly fought contest under the arcr; the following week the Mechanlcville eleven beat a heavily favored Phil- ip Schuyler 7-6 in the best game of the year. In a post season grme after a long lay off the locals bowed to their class A rival, Troy 8-0. Mechanlcville High, by winning the class 3 division,secured for them- selves the New York State Public High 3chool Athletic Association sec- tion 2A trophy. In order to retain this permanently trophy,M.H.S. must win this same division three years in succession. The Scarlet and White basketball team, as on other years,start- ed out as If they were going to burn up the league, but then fell a- part and ended up In a tie for second place with Hooslck Falls. The winners, Scotia, were unbeaten in six games. This year marked the in- itial season in which the Mechanlcville High hoopsters deserted their ancient cheese box, which was heartily disliked by visiting schools, for the more modern 3t. Paul's gym. Now, if we only had a new athle- tic field Tor our football games or if our present field would be mod- ernized, we would be on a par with other schools. The bowling team under the watchful eye of Prof. Chandler had a mediocre season winning 10 games while loosing 14 games. After a year of experimenting. Prof will probably have a winning team with a host of veterans returning. The tennis team under the able tutllage of Prof. Whitbeck has had one match to date. They played Schuylervllle and emerged victorious to the tune of 5-2, the latter part of the match being called on ac- count of darkness. The tennis team has a big order to fill if they are to equal the record of last year's scuad which went undefeated. Here's hoping that you can do it boys. Prof. Chandler'6 golf team got off on the right foot beating Ros- sleville, but they weren't successful in their next four games. How- ever, this record isn't as bad as it seems as they have been losing by close scores and they have been playing much bigger schools. It is really a moral victory to approach the scores of those larger schools. The track team began their season defeating Schuylervllle by the score of 50j to 444. The trackmen should have a good season since they seem to have the necessary material. 44 Halfmoon. Yearbook, 1941 Intra-mural Assoolatlon—1940-1941 he Intra-mural activities have Increased 100 since their in- auguration In the spring of 1939. This year more students have cooperated In basketball than ever before. Bowling was added to the list of recreations and eight teams comprising more than forty students have entered Into competition. The bowling league, with ten teams competing, was won by the Bluostreaks. With the cooper- ation of Mr. Daley and the West Va. Pulp and Paper Co., the Elks alleys were secured at the very minimum cost. Much enjoyment was had by all and In the future years leaguoe membership will probably double. The association, however, received a severe setback when Mr. Ryan, faoulty advisor and director of the Intra-mural activities, was forcod to relinquish his duties to entor the servlcos of the Federal government. Basketball has boon ably supervised under the dlreotlon of Mr. Schmitz. The bowling lengue has boon ablo to function only through the efforts of Coach Wolgle and Mr. Cavanaugh. During the basketball season a leaguo was organized for the second oonscoutive year with more boys entering than In any other lnter-scholastlo sport. Eight teams with nine men oach, took part with the Anny omorglng the winners after a very close season. Mr. Schmitz also supervised this sport very capable. The 3oftball loop, consisting of four, ten-men teams, is In full swing with the Giants out In front. This league. In its second sea- son, should easily be a success. About forty boys are cooperating with Mr. Schmitz this spring In the senior sports of the Intra-mural Athletic Association. The officers of the Association are: Prosldont.................. Vincont Pickett Vice-President ...... Edward Mockrlsh Secretary. William Conners Treasurer.................Vlnoent Gagllardl Our students look forward to better facilities In Intra—mural reoroatlon and arc eagerly awal.tlng the return of Mr. Ryan next win- ter for more guldanoe and fun. It's a very bright outlook for the Intra-mural association, and although we, the seniors of 1941, shall be gone, we wish the association much success In the coming years. Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 47 Selection ........................... The Orchestra Invocation.....................Rev. D.C. Huntington Salutatory...........................Marie DeChene Selection ........................... The Orchestra Valedictory .................................. Rose Kovats Selection ........................... The Orchestra Address.......................................Arvle Eldred Presentation of Class of 1941 for Diplomas. . . . Supt. John N. Hayes Awarding of Diplomas..........Dr. William Van Doren Awarding of Prizes. . . Principal F. Wayland Bailey Selection ........................... The Orchestra Baccalaureate June 22 The Baccalaureate program is under the direc- tion of Father Aurgemma, pastor of the Church of the Assumption. Music will be by the choir. Class Day June 13 The Class Day costume for 1941 is maroon and white dresses for the girls and white trousers with maroon accessories for the boys. A Class Day movie will be presented in the assembly instead of a play Every senior will take part in the movie which was written and directed by a committee of the Class of '41. Scene I Scene VI Composing the Scenerio White's Beach Picnic Scene II Bewildered 3ut Lively Freshmen Scene VII Regents Scene III A Sophomore Dancing Class Scene VIII News Day Scene IV Junior Food Sale(at Power's Store.) Scene IX Waiting for the Bell Scene V The Initiation of the S.O.S. Scene X Epilogue—Seniors in the Future 48 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES Hammond. Frank Track two years; Service Club; Travel Club; Halfmoon staff; Yearbook staff. Hannon. Rosemary Camera Club; Yearbook Staff; Student Council, two years; President of Aristoi; S.O.S.; Secretary of Washington Club; '-What A Life ; Halfmoon Hysterics; Editor-in-chief of Halfmoon; Class Day Committee; Bool: Club; Public Speaking contest 1941; Secretary of Sophomore Homeroom; Treasurer of Junior homeroom; Vice-President of 3enlor homeroom. Hannon. William Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club; Hl-Y; French Club; S.O.S.; Aristoi. Hodge. Gwendolyn Dramatic Club; French Club; G.A.fl.; Cheerleader three years; Library Club; Washington Club. Holland. Virginia Scrapbook Club; Current Events Club; Camera Club; Half- moon; Home Room Secretary, three years; President of Senior Homeroom. Hunt. Bette Camera Club; Yearbook Staff; Aristoi; S.O.S.; Washing- ton Club; What A Life ; Halfmoon Hysterics; Halfmoon; Public Speaking contest 1940; Library Club; French Club; Biology Club; President of Freshman homeroom; Junior Prom Committee. Hurley. Katherine Current Events Club; Library CIud; Vice-President of homeroom; Basketball, three years; Pros, of homeroom. Iavarone. Rose Service Club; Washington CluF; Cirl Scouts; 4-H Club; G.A.C.; Camera Club; Clipping Club; Fun Club. Izzo. John Intra-mural basketball; Intra-mural bowling; Discus- sion Club; Tumbling; Clipping Club. Izzo. Michael Biology Club; Track, four years; Football, one year; Basketball, one year; Tumbling, two years; Intra-mural basketball, two years; Commercial League; Vice-Presi- dent of homeroom; Student Council. (Continued on page 51) Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 49 J Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES 51 Izzo, Lawrence Bowling, four years; Traveling Club; Student Council; Secretary of Senior Home Room; Halfmoon. Izzo, Mary Halfmoon, four years; Yearbook Staff; Aristoi; S.O.S.; Service Club; Library Club; G.A.C.; Commercial Leagae; Halfmoon Hysterics. Izzo, Stephen Safety Club president; Soap Carving Club; Biology Club; Intra-mural Bowling; Treasurer of Home Room; Kitchen Kings, Jackson, Dorothy ODeretta Club; Service Club, Secretary; Halfmoon; Half- moon Hysterics. Johnson, Alice Scrapbook Club; Commercial League; Service Club; Shoo; Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Treasurer of Senior Home Room. Jones, Howard Basketball; Jr. Varsity, two years; Track, three years; Football, three years. Kooacki, Stanley Service Club; Halfmoon Koper, Chester Tumbling, two years; Dramatic (jlub; Intra-mural basket- ball, two years. Kovats, Rose S.O.S.; Aristoi; C-irl Scout; Clioping Club; Hysterics; Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Student Council; Service Club; Commercial League; Class Day Committee; Junior Prom Com- mittee. Kusclsk, Margargt Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff. Lanzone, Olympia Washington Club; G.A.C.; Halfmoon. Laurenzo, Carmella G.A.C.; Girls Chorus. Laurenzo, Sarah Girls Chorus; Handicraft Club; Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Class Day Committee; Halfmoon Hysterics. (Continued on page 52) 52 Halfmoon. Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES Lenbo. Armand Orchestra; Arlstol; S.0.S, Leyland, Joan S.O.S.; French Club; Class Day“Committee; Biology Club; Halfmoon Hysterics. Luciano, Theodore Football, 3 years (Co-captain of the 1941 team); Track, three years; Chess Checker Club; Clipping Club; Com- mercial League. Lupo, Rocco Bowling; Chess Checker Club. Malone, Mary French Club; Needlework Club'. Manso, Louise Halfmoon Hysterics; Arlstol, Secretary and Treasurer; A. A., Secretary; Book Club; Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Service Club; S.O.S.; Student Council; G.A.C.; Commer- cial League; Operetta Club; Washington Club; Junior Prom Committee; Spanish Prize 1940. Marcelle. Louis Manager of Basketball, Football, Track; Basketball, two years; Library Club; Business Manager of Halfmoon. Mastrlannl, Ben Arlstol; S.O.S.; Washington Club; French Club. McGuire. Edward Basketball, three years; Football, three years; Hl-Y; S.O.S.; Dramatic Club; Commercial League; Junior Prom Committee; Class Day Committee. Medley. Dan Chess Checker Club; Intra-mural Basketball. Mlckalonls, John Golf, two years; Shoo Club; Chess Checker Club. Mlckalonls. Peter Football, two years; Intra-mural Soorts; Commercial League. Mockrlsh, Edward Student Council; Intra-mural Softball; Intra-mural Basketball; Halfmoon Hysterics. (Continued on page 54) 54 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES Anthony Morrison Track, three years; Vice-president Jr. Class; S. 0. S.; Aristoi; Vice-president home room 305; Service Club; Hi-Y; Half Moon Mimeographer. Muir, Robert S.O.S.; Aristoi; Tennis; Camera Club; Library Club; Student Council; Commercial League; Industrial Arts. Nobel. Alden Biology Club; French Club; Camera Club; Track, two years; Hl-Y. Norton. Charles Football, three years; Basketball, three years; Track, 1 year; Commercial League; Student Council; President of Junior Home Room; Kitchen King Club. Norton. Robert Chess Checker Club; Tumbling. Offenbacker, Gordon Basketball, two years; Track, 1 year; Che38 Checker Club; Fun Club; Bowling, 1 year; Intra-mural Sports; Kitchen King Club. French Club. Parker. Mason Patenaude, Evelyn Commercial League. Pearse. Edward Experimental Club; Chess Checker Club. Pepe. Yolanda Washington Club; Chorus; S. 0. S. Perrault. Henry Chess Checker Club; Intra-mural Basketball. Petronis. Elizabeth 5.0. 5.; Aristoi; G. A. C.; Commercial Club; Class Day Committee. Pickett. Vincent 5.0. 5.; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Student Council; Pres- ident of A. A.; French Club; President of Intramural Athletic Association; Junior Prom Committee; Vice-Presi- dent of Senior Class. Plgnatelll. Carmella Chorus; Operetta Club; Commercial League. (Continued on Page 56) Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 55 IT HAPPENS @CfJ(LY ©KKgg OKI A UFE1F0IXE be SURE TO KEEP A RECORD OF IT mm Photographer ha. 7ftcun At 56 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES Pilling. Charles Orchestra; Intra-mural Sports; Camera Club. Plplno. Anthony Intra-mural Basketball. Richardson, Edward French Club; S.O.S.; Aristol; Football, one year; Basket- ball, one year. Rlvenburg, Phyllis Service Club; Halfmoon; Commercial League; Yearbook Staff; Class Day Committee; Current Events Club. Rosko, John Chess Checker Club; Traveling Club; Golf, two years; Bowling. Rugglerlo. Angela President of 4-H Club; Mechanicville Civic Orchestra; High School Orchestra; Current Events Club; S.O.S. ; Aristol; Biology Club; Halfmoon Hysterics; Class Day Committee; String Choir (1940); G.A.C.; Little Thea- ter Orchestra; Home Economics Prize. Ross, Duncan Football, threo years; Track, three years; Basket- ball, two years; Bowling, one year; M Club; Biology Club; Washington Club; Junior Prom Committee; Rep- resentative to Poultney 1940. Ryan, James Basketball, three years; Football, two years; S.O.S.; Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club; French Club; Hi-Y; Treasurer of Junior Class. Slckler, George Aristol; S.O.S.; Spanish Club; Boys1 Cooking Club; Intra-mural Softball. Smith, Emily Current Events Club; Camera Club; G.A.C.; Commercial League; Tennis Club; Shop Club. Smith, Wallace Hi-Y; Chess Checker Club; Biology Club; Dramatic Club; Orchestra; Band. Starks, Helen Washington Club; Commercial League; Student Council; G.A.C.; Spanish Club; Shop Club; Junior Prom Committee; Knitting Club; Public Speaking Contest. (Continued on page 58) Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 57 i i i t. DRY Claiming 58 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 ACTIVITIES Strubel. Max Hi-Y; Halfmoon; Biology Cflub; bramatlc Club; Intra- mural Basketball; Public Speaking Contest. Sylvester. Mary Washington Club; Commercial League; Knitting Club. Taglione, John Student Council; Commercial League; Basketball, one year; Intra-mural Basketball. Taylor. Eleanor G.A.C.; Biology Club; Tennis Club; S.O.S.; Arlstol; Washington Club; Class Day Committee; Yearbook Staff. Urban. Ella Camera Club; G.A.C. ; Clipping Club. Vandenburg. Donald Aristoi; S.O.S.; Library Club; Junior Prom Committee; Sports Reporter for Troy Record. Verdlcchlo. Peter Camera Club; President of Washington Club; Commercial League; Vice-President of Student Council; Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Biology Club; Dramatic Club; Football, three years; Intra-mural Sports; Orchestra. Wilson. Alice Operetta Club; S.Q.S.; Fun Club. Wilson. Gretta Operetta Club; S.O.S.; Arlstol; G.A.C.; Biology Club; Girls1 Bowling League. Wlxted. Robert French Club; Camera Club; Football, one year; Biology Club. Chess Checker Sport Club. one, Dominick Clipping Club; Discussion Club; Zappone. Frances S.O.S.; Aristoi; Washington Club; Halfraoon; Commer- cial League; Knitting Club; Yearbook Staff. Zennalter. Dominick Student Council; Athletic Association; Commercial League; Halfmoon; S.O.S.; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff. Zeppetelll. Gennaro Chess Checker Club; Intra-mural Basketball; Com- mercial League; Traveling Club. 60 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 I,BETTY CARDEN, give my remaining love to Fred Hosley. I,MARY CASEY, give the use of Deal's car to Jane McEvoy, who has to walk to school everyday. I,ELEANOR CASSIDY, leave my English novels, which I adore, to Mario Gaetano. I,KATHRYN CAUGHREN, leave my short story writing to Rosemary Garland, I,CHARLES CHRISTIANSON, give my name of El Gootcho to Fred Beck. I,SALVADORE CUILLA, leave my bookkeeping brains to Dick Hoover to help to keep his budget. I,DORA COLE, do hereby give ray studious character to Sheryl Wilbur. I,LAURA COLE, leave my many good English qualities to Janet Dodd. I,ROBERT COLLINS, give my many quiet handsomeness to Chris Sgambatl. I,LYNN COMBS, leave my heart and all Its secrets to Margie Luoas (as If she hasn't already gotten It.) I,MARION CONNELLY, do leave my latest hair-do's to Betty Wood. I,GEORGE COOK, donate my card tables and cards for any party to Gloria Mucci. I,MARY R. CORENO, give my possessive attitude to Sarah Tendrock. I,RICHARD D'ALBERTO, leave my stooging to Gerald Wildormuth. I,BERNARD DALEY, leave my masculine ability In snaring women to George Luther. I,FRANCES D'AMBROSIA, do leave my title of Bello of West Side to Barbara Jackson. I,MARIE D'AMICO, donate my share of my father's store to Artie Rowe. I,MICHAEL D'AMICO, leave my striving attitude to Earl Burton. I,MARY L. DECASPERIS, donate my tltlo of Brenda, Glamour Girl of 1940 to my sister Angellne DeCasperls. I,MARIE DECHENE, donate all my marks to Gloria Purcell, who Is sadly In need of them. I ANGELA DEMATTEO, do leave my tltlo of Senior Class President to Celia Nager. (Continued on pago 62) 62 Halfraoon, Yearbook, 1941 1,FRANCES DeSIENO, do donate ray title of Assistant Editor of the Half- raoon to Frank Izzo. I.AUGUSTINS DIAZ, do donate my Jockey ideas to Helen Reeves. I,JOHN DIDOMINICK, leave ray title of Superman to Victor Alverez. I,NANCY DIDOMINICK, donate ray secret rendevouz paths to Theresa Lavigpa and Chuck Forte. I,PETER DOTY, bequeath ray knowledge of law to Louis Mirandi. I,SALLY JANE DUGAN, give my headaches and worries over candy money for Washington Club to Anna Purtle. I,CATHERINE DURANTE, donate my smiling face(?) to Marie Carr. I,ROBERT DYER, bequeath my energy for the 100 yard dash to Betty Mead. I,LUCY FARGNOLI, leave my happy-go-lucky attitude to Janet Dodd. I,WILLIAM FARRELL, leave my friendly attitude to Dick Gilgallon. I.DOMENICA FASCIA, leave my scientific mind to Beverly Blowers. I,JULIA FASCIA, do leave ray secret of Beautiful Eyes to Julia Wills. I,HELEN FITZPATRICK, gladly leave ray worries behind to be taken overby Helen Reever. I,KENNETH FREEMIRE, leave ray oarking space in front of the school to Felix Farina. I,ADELINE FORTE, leave good absence excuses to William Connors. I,DONALD FUNARO, leave ray F.I.U. ambassadorship to Michael Pinchuk. I,DANIEL FUSCO, leave my Jitterbug talent (?) to John Mucci. I,THERESA GAETANO, leave my quietness to Michael Matteo, bombshell of room 302. IjFILOMENA GAGLIARDI, leave my artistic nature (?) to Jack Wandell. I,MARION GAINSKI, do leave ray style of dressing to Mary Shemo. I,THOMAS GOLDEN, leave all ray belongings to ray sister Mary Golden. I,NANCY GORMAN, bequeath my French knowledge to Sylvio Pipino. I,THOMAS GREENWOOD, the only boy in Sec. Practice, to Bob Poworo do leave my eeat. (continued on page 64) Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 63 GIFTS OF ENDURING QUALITY UCutar ncohl a uL 5neajjns- (pQji'lA CltlcL 3 tb 3 u-Lk tunuz. f.uiy4 CLcui-loa cfeatLej'- bitlfbUdb CU'LcL d rCoL EunCj (_3 A fbdteLb 9 Crbs stsy Pe AcjJ te 9 CirvoL cl. Pcxr je. -Lmc d. •f jxtu ri£ (Je.Lue.b-Lj, -A. (s(9 CL -P-UUli. af oLf-ter Gif t Lte. -vcz JL Cjift fj'Crt-n lj our- J tcutAej- is cl CjJ_f £ cuL tts. ie.5 £ tit sure to- see.®ur imiLsuafflij oltruchu-e. dispiety oj- (D rxiAunhan (Lancia J e. e.ler IOb Park Ave. Gift Shop 64 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 I,DOROTHY GREGG, leave my whimpering (?) attitude to Ann Brennan. i 1 I,HELEN GYDAMASHUK, leave my wanderlust spirit to Anna Gargano. I,PEARL HALL, give my inquisitive nature to Adeline Amodeo. I,ROSEMARY HANNON, donate my girlish habits to Hilda Smith. I,WILLIAM HANNON, donate my shed for future 11 Absentees to Charles Os- borne. I,GWENDOLYN HODGE, leave my exhausted cheers to Henry Marcelle, (We need a man!) I,VIRGINIA HOLLAND, leave my quiet character to Lena Esposito. I,BETTY M. HUNT, do leave my styllsh(?) hair-do to Susie Sluti. I,KATHERINE HURLEY, leave my silliness to Rosemary Pender. I,ROSE IAVARONE, donate my giggle to Abraham Laurenzo. I,JOHN IZZO, leave my name to be carried out by Andrew Izzo. I,LAWRENCE IZZO, leave my tap-dancing ability to Gloria Conway. I,MARY IZZO, do leave my noisy (wake-up) gum snapping to Marge Hayner. I,MICHAEL IZZO, do leave my fast running ability to Joseph Izzo. I,STEPHEN IZZO, do leave my chemistry brain to Shirley Wixted. I,DOROTHY JACXSON, leave Willie Moore to Dorothy Wood. I,ALICE JOHNSON, give ray position as fastest typist to Theresa Panza, I,HOWARD JONES, leave my place on the track team to Anthony Boninati. I,MATTHEW JUST, leave the significance of my last name to all JUNIORS, I,STANLEY KOPACKI, leave to Eugene Bucci ray quietness. I,CHESTER-KOPER, leave my ability to do history to Tony Luciano. I,ROSE KOVATS, leave my 120 word shorthand speed to Edna Collins. I,MARGARET KUSCSIK, leave my .ability for stylish hair-do's to Helen Ontkush. I,OLYMPIA LANZONE, give my Halfmoon ads to Stepha Patarskl. I,CARMELLA LAURENZO, leave my shorthand skill to Marge Ontkuah. (Continued on page 66) Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 65 66 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 I,SARAH LAURENZO, leave my hold on F. Carrlgan to Juno Wells. I,ARMOND LEMBO, leave my musical ability to Filomena Lcmbo, my sister. I,JOAN LEYLAND, donate my talent In magical works to Anthony ZcppitelU for use in composing corny songs. I,LILLIAN LUCAS, donate my position of reporter for the Saratogian to Mary Farino. I,THEODORE LUCIANO, donate my football phyBique to Arthur Fitzpatrick. I,R0CC0 LUPO, give my Job as pin boy to Robert Chauvin. I,MARY MALONE, leave my position in the 5 10 to Wanda Goldsmith. I,LOUISE MANSO, leave my likes and dislikes to Irere Perkowskl. I,LOUIS MARCELLE, leave my way with brunette dames to Osborne Baker. I,BEN MASTRIANNI, leave my intelligent (?) brain to Bernard Jackson. I,EDWARD MCGUIRE, leave my football shrewdness to Art Potter. I,DAN MEDLEY, leave my inclination to be an artist to my sister Fay. I, JOHN MICKALONIS, leave my bashfulness to Theodore LaBarron. I,PETER MICKALONIS, leave my milkroute to Theresa Johnson. I,EDWARD MOCKRISH, leave my position of Sec. of Student Council to Lois Scarey. I,ANTHONY MORRISON, leave my willingness to help Miss Hinckcl to Vincent Costaldo. I,ROBERT MUIR, leave my whys and wherefores in bookkeeping to be asked by Josephine Marzano. I,ALDEN NOBLE, do leave my bank account and reserved board space in 304 to Harry Lcyland. I,CHARLES NORTON, donate part of my caveman tactics to Henry Lefco. I,ROBERT NORTON, leave my position on the farmer's basketball team to Sylvester Fusco. I,GORDON OFFENBACKER, leave my tractor and wills of events to (Bang) Luther. I,MASON PARKER, donate my scat at Salisbury Corner to Frank Audi. (Continued on page 68) Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 p lowe. ft Shop 68 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 I,EVELYN PATSNAUDE, donate to Nora Scott, my technique. I,EDWARD PEARSE, leave my seat on the bus to George Maratto. I,YOLaNDA PEPE, donate my natural curly hair to Carmella Clements. I,HENRY PERRaULT, donate my decorative sweater to Armond Bagnoll. I,ELIZa3ETH PETRONIS, leave my occasional smile to Shirley DeCarle. I,VINCENT PICKETT, leave my mathematical mind to Lillian Overooker. I,CARMELLA PIGNATELLI, leave my duties for Mrs. Welch to Viola Urbanskl I,CHARLES PILLING, leave my small size to Vincent Gagllardi. I,ANTHONY PIPINO, leave my English ability to Bob Lenlhan. I,EDWaRD RICHARDSON, leave my chiseling attitude to Edgar Luther. I,PHYLLIS RIVENBURG, donate my willingness to work for members of the faculty to Helene Zygmon. I,JOHN ROSKO, do leave my stored up energy for walking girls home to Eugene Donahue. I,aNGELa RUGGERIO, give all my spare time(?) to Catherine Salvadore. I,DUNCaN ROSS, leave my best 6 years of my life to be taken over by Anthony D'Alola. I,JAM S RYAN, leave my easy going manner in supervising school activ- ities to Guy Coreno. I,GEORGE SICKLER, leave my trios on the bus each day to Bernice George. I,EMILY SMITH, leave my Job of taking teachers' checks to the bank to Elizabeth Sweeney. I,WALLACE SMITH, give my ability to carry my large horn to Angela Verdlle. I,HELEN STaRKS, leave my Waterford beau to the lucky (?) Ruth Ford. I,£.LSI STILUS, leave my excuses to get out of gym to Veronica Lesson. I,MAX STRUBEL, leave my acting to be taken oyer by Duane Ingraham. I,(MaRY SYLVESTER, leave my beautiful clothes to Marie Perretta. I,JOHN TAGLIONE, do leave ray winning Hula technique to Harold Golden (continued on nage 70) 70 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 I,ELEANOR TAYLOR, leave my reserved seat at Williams to Lucy Moreno. I, LLA URBAN, leave my plain unsophisticated manner to Marjorie Leo- nard. I,DONALD VANDENBURG, leave my place on the Troy Record to Phllomena Guillanelll. I,PETER VERDICCHIO, turn over my corny Jokes to James Mellon. I,KtITH VINtS, leave my seat in Mrs. Clempson's room to Catherine Coons. I,ALICE WILSON, leave the remaining of a fued with Betty Carden to Ida Miller. I,GRETTA WILSON, donate my letter U to Marie Cassidy. I,ROBERT WIXTED, donate my reserved space on the board of room 304 to Charles Horner. I,DOMINICK ZAPPONE, leave my musical talent to Fred Gerrard, I,FRANCES ZAPPONE, leave my well-groomed hair to Betty Kipp. I,DOMINICK ZENNAITER, donate my ambitious character to Jeanne Button. I,GENNARO ZEPPETELLI, leave ray stubborness to Connie Cowan. I,ANNA ZULLO, do leave my nature of getting around principal and super- intendent to Pat Casey. We,ASSUNTA ZURLO FRANCES ZURLO do leave our up-to-the-minute styles to be taken o- ver by Anna Clepela. Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1941 t DCNT LCT OL b SOL GtT 71 COOL OFF I KLWSROOMS sa T H V S BE aut IF OL. CHEST and . . � i, r 7F 7NESS r N£ JfcWsflVJgJpmCES WiJlNtinOU if 9)nM !fj$i mrftn t ml §ng is § ® JEWELRV VMC it5 DlAW ON D5 5 LVELK V ARE £o k. f l -ttlLstf J 6 MIINC H0U7 EVVfl.ES! 6in SHOP J'OPABfc WE • - ■ • t-a--Vv AV 'V1 V 72 Halfmoon, Yearbook, 1841 owling proved to be the most popular game In the tournament scheduled, with ping pong run- ning a close second. Twelve teams were enter- ed in bowling and in finals Team 7 defeated Team 10 by a close margin. Team 7 played each game at a disadvantage due to the absence of one player. Team 7 consisted of Captain Pearl Hall, Angela De- Casperis, and Catherine Coons. Team 10 consisting of Captain Marie O’Connor, Susie Skutnlsky, Vivian Raucci and Emily Coreno played a splendid game but was out scored by their opponents. Pin boys were very much in demand,but their manly strength proved too much for the safety of all concerned and with all due regards for their splendid assistance, it was necessary to ask them to withdraw. In ping pong, the winner of last year's tourna- ment, Wanda Goldsmith met Jean La3ar in the finals. The game was fast from start to finish, each girl winning a set. In the third game Jean LaBar nosed out her opponent by a single point. Anna Mae Baker took honors in the dart tourna- ment with Alice Stockwell running a close second. In Chinese checkers, Betty Mead defeated Pearl Hall and in checkers Leona Cook scored first place over Rita Callahan. Molly Dragonette defeated Ruth Toombs in Shuffle Board. The girls scoring first place in each tourna- ment will be awarded prizes Letter Day by the Girls' Atheletlc Club. Marlon Gainski, President of the Club,will present letters to Rita Callahan, Shirley DeCarle, Molly Dragonette, Mary Laurenzo, Fannie Lembo, Josephine Marzano,Betty Mead,Stepha Patarski, Ruth Toombs and Betty Weir for scoring 150 points in sports; and letters in bpsketball to Shirley De- Carle, Josephine Marzano,and Fannie Lembo for com- pleting three years in basketball. Sweaters and basketball charms will be awarded to Marion Gainskl, Molly Dragonette and Domenlca Fascia. Patrons and Patronesses MERCHANTS STUDENTS ; A. E. S. Garage Sylvester Brown Baker Bros., Co. Robert Buchdahl A. Buchdahls Sons Viola Bunce Caniarata Bros. Kathryn Caughran Caplan St Son Dora Cole Con's Tailor Shop Lynn Combs Dr. Edmond W. Cowie Margie Lucas Cozy Beauty Shop Marie DeChene Joe D'Amico Dominica Fascia Mr. and Mrs. Louis Doyle Theresa Gaetano Ed. Dugan Mary Golden Frank Enzien Nancy J. Gorman Fantauzzi Bros. Thomas Gorman S. V. Forte Frank Hammond George Golden Rosemary Hannan Mr. and Mrs. John Joyce Kenneth Harrington Matarazzo Flower Shop Bette M. Hunt McMahon’s Grocery Store Rose Kovats S. J. Moore Sc Co. Theodore Luciano Northern Auto Parts Co. Robert F. Muir D. II. Oakes John Neilson 0. K. Shop Mason Parker A. J. Paddock’s Flowers Yolanda Pepe Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pender Charles Pilling Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Powers Anna Purtle Mr. and Mrs. John Selkis Phyllis Rivenburgh Smith Drug Store Max Strubel Standard Furniture Store Marylin Thomson J. B. Vinehout — Jeweler Donald Vandenburgh Woolsey Peter Verdicchio TEACHERS Miss Antolick Miss Kennedy Mrs. Baker Mr. Korkosz Mr. Cavanaugh Mrs. Lennecker Mr. Chandler Miss Mastrianni Miss Clempson Mr. and Mrs. McMann Mr. and Mrs. Leo Comcau Mr. and Mrs. George Slaven Miss Cookingham Miss Smith Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coulson Mr. H. A. Smith Miss Dalton Miss Goodrich Miss Stever Miss Hinckel Mr. and Mrs. Leo Watt Miss Howe Mr. Whitbeck 7 TTT11 f■ ■ 1 n -rrr. 111:lmrrrfi. ■11:.-Jr rr,. - ;■ ■ iyr.r . idi''TTr fiWr3 ... Congratulations and Best Wishes from the Mechanicville City Officials HOMER ECKERSON MAYOR JOHN S. MOORE COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS MARY H. CASSIDY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WELFARE HOWARD D. SAGE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS HAWLEY HARVEY COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE