Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1943 volume:

PUBLISHED BV YEARBOOK STAFF OF 1943 MLCHANlCVILLE HIGH SCHOOL MLCH ANtCVI LLE, HEW YORK PRICE. $ LOO HALFMOON YEARBOOK. 1943 Table of Contents Dedication 7 Senior Activities 21 Commencement Notes 23 Aristoi 24 S. O. S. 27 Library Club 28 Student Council 28 Patrol Service Club 36 G A. C. 41 Football 44 Basketball 47 Seco 48 Cheerleaders 48 Class History 51 Illustrations Yearbook Staff 3 School 4 Faculty 5 Seniors 9 Snapshots 20 Aristoi 25 S. O. S. 26 Library Club 29 Student Council 29 Junior Class 30 Sophomore Class 31 Freshmen Class 32 Orchestra 33 Patrol '34 Service Club 37 Band 38 Snapshots 39 G. A. C. 40 Football 45 Basketball 46 Seco 49 Cheerleaders 49 Hysterics 50 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 194 3 HALFMOON' YEARBOOK, 1943 WiMnfiMrrv ffa Z gp Vl. lCncAg %JuLwn£sJy i .0- ir€Aj ru Sgp ZrxU ■ yjOcd rn, M kJcc££ S TMjux. - Mrvi£ L ‘rfleadi Pictures of the following teachers do not appear on these pages: Mr. Brown Mrs. Dean Miss Golden Mr. Hickey Miss Mastrianni Mrs. McMann Mrs. Monty Miss Seaman Mr. Weigle HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1043 Dedication We, the fifty-first graduating class of Mechanicville High School, do hereby dedi- cate our Yearbook to the boys and teachers from M. H. S. who have been called into the armed forces, offering their lives that the rest of us might keep ours. We wish to assure them that the faculty and student body are behind them 100' . 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Baker, Osborne: 2 yrs. Football; 3 yrs. Intramural Bowling; S. O. S.; Halfmoon Staff: Intramural Basketball; Sr. Dance Committee; Yearbook Staff; Fire Patrol. Bendon. John: Fire Patrol; Intramural Bowling. Beninati. Anthony: Basketball; Intramural Baseball: Student Council; Track; “See My Lawyer”; Service Club, President. Home Room. Boucher, Emerson: Manager of Basketball; Football; Track. 3 yrs. Bi llis, Charlotte: 3 yrs. Cheerleader; Halfmoon Staff: Yearbook Staff: 4 yrs. Library; Chorus; Aristoi; Student Council; Hysterics; Jr. and Sr. Dance Committee; S. 0. S. Bunk,John: French Club; Fire Patrol; S. O. S. Bcrrello, Steve: Service Club; Fire Patrol; Halfmoon Staff. Callahan, Kathleen: Jr. Red Cross; Chorus; S. t). S. Callanan, John: Drum Corps; Intramural Basketball. Carden, George: Tennis; Basketball; President, A. A. Caughran, Dorothy: Halfmoon Staff: Aristoi; S. 0. S.: Library Club; Editor, Yearbook; Senior Dance Committee; Book Club; President, Hoorn Room. Chauvin, Margaret: President. Home Room; Secretary. Home Room; S. 0. S.; 4 yrs. Library Club; Aristoi. Ciulla. Peggy: Orchestra; Band; Chorus; Theater Orchestra: S. 0. S.; Seco Club; Service Club. HALF MOON YEARBOOK, 1943 Senior Activities C it; el a, Salvador: Yearbook Staff; 3 yrs. Band; 4 yrs. Orchestra; Motto Committee. Clark. Eugene: Study Club. Collins, Alys : 4 yrs. Band; Orchestra; Library Club; 4-H Club; S. O. S.; Hysterics. Conley, Patricia: Service Club; Seco Club; S. t). S.; Hysterics; Sr. Dance Committee; Chorus; Pres.. Library Club. Cook. Leona: Theater Orchestra; 2 yrs. Band; Book Club; Chorus; Orchestra, 4 yrs., G. A. C. Curran, Doris: Transfer from Gardner, Massachusetts. D’Amico, Rose: Study Club; Book Club. De Carle. Dorothy: Service Club. Library Club. De Casper. Angela: Student Council; S. O. S.; Book Club; Hysterics; Halfmoon Staff; Sr. Dance Committee; Chorus: Junior Prom Committee; G. A. C. De Celle. Mildred: Red Cross; Sewing Club; Knitting Club. De Crescente. Carmen: Chorus; Band; S. O. De Crescente. Vivian: Red Cross; Study Club; Sewing Club. De Marco. Joseph: Halfmoon Staff; Senior Dance Committee; Scouts; Intramural Basketball; Intramural Softball. De Witt, Barbara: Jr. and Sr. Dance Committee; Library Club; G. A. C.; S. 0. S. I)i Bello. Joseph: 1 yr. Bowling; 1 yr. Track; 2 yrs. Basketball; Intra- mural Softball; Football. Dworski, Irene: Service Club; Student Council; Halfmoon Staff; Aristoi; S. O. S.; Yearbook Staff; Motto Committee; Class Day Committee; Chorus. Farrell. Helen: Vice Pres., Student Council; Book Club; Aristoi; S. O. S. Fisher, Ruth: 4 yrs. Orchestra; Chorus; Student Council; Public Speaking; Class Day Committee; Sculpture Club. (Continued on page J 2) HALKMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 Commencement Notes Baccalaureate: This year Baccalaureate will be held June 20. at eight o'clock in the High School Auditorium. The speaker will be Rev. David Huntington, Pastor of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. His theme has not been announced yet. Juniors will usher. Graduation: Tuesday, June 22, graduation exercises will be held in the State Theater at ten o’clock. The program will be as follows— Processional: Invocation: Salutatory: Selection: Valedictory: Selection: Address: Presentation of Class of 1943 for Diplomas: Awarding of Diplomas: Awarding of Prizes: Recessional: 24 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 Aristoi The Class of 1943 has presented to Aristoi the largest number of candidates in many years. The new members were severely tested to sec if they were worthy of being members of the Honor Society. The Aristoi constitution was signed April 5. 1927. Due to the brilliancy of the class of '41 there was an amendment made to the constitution which will eventually raise the required average to 85 G. The present average is 84'� . The pur)lose of the Aristoi Honor Society is to promote higher scholastic standing and better leadership in our school. Remember Aristoi is the plural of the Greek word Aristos, which means best. A member of Aristoi puts forth his best effort in whatever he undertakes, be it in school or in business of living. Ye, the Class of '43, do challenge you, the Class of '44. to preserve the wisdom and scholarship we now uphold. The present members are (left to Frank Izzo, Pres. Peggy Chauvin, Sec.-Treas. Dick Hoover, Vice Pres. John Mucci Dorothy Caughran Theresa Lavigne Duane Russell Edna Lenneker Dorothy James right): William Tiel Sylvester Fusco Bernice Reilly Marjorie Havner Charlotte Bullis Domenica Zappone William Sullivan Hilda Smith Helen Farrell Irene Dworski HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 25 HALFMOON YEARBOOK. 1943 S. (). s. The S. (). S. was first organized on December 15. 1927, with the purpose of acting as a reminder to students who wished to belong to Aristoi in their Senior year. It was originally organized for Sophomores who were pledged in the middle of their Freshman year; upon maintaining an average of eighty per cent they were initiated at the beginning of their Sophomore year. Two-thirds of the eighty per cent was based on the class average and one-third on the regents average. 1 he original name was Sophomore Honor Society, the initials being S. (). S. The charter members were; Olive Dowlas, Maude Van Dnsen, Marian tan Dnsen, Ruth Fletcher, Janet Orton and Elizabeth Perry. Miss Howe and Miss Ackart were the faculty advisors. recent years the society has gradually changed and developed into a Junior Honor Society. The average for admission is now eighty-three per cent. 1 he pins, originally purple and silver, are now blue and silver. The name has also been changed this year to “Alpha Society.” Even- fall and mid-year the society has an initiation of new members. In the future, this activity will be held only in the fall. I he meetings are held once a month. The programs are mainly to en- courage members to work for scholarships and to prepare for future study in college. The members this year are: Bridget Belmonte Elsie Coyer Cynthia Wooddell, Sec. Mary Angeline Constance Bagnoli, Pres. Joan Green Rose Lupo Marion Jones Belle Evans Jeannette Biggs Mary Rose Fusco Dorine Holland Ethel Angle Ruth Fisher Theresa Perretta Regina Holmes Mary Flanagan Ruth Rogers Alvs Collins Marilyn Thomson Evelyn Sylvester Robert Mockrish Mary Reeves Irving Nager Mary Mugionc Raymond Pregent 28 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 Library (Hub In their tenth year of existence, the Library Club is carrying on their many activities—desk routine, book processing, room decoration, reference work, and book repair. Membership has increased since its initial year, 1933, from 7 to 70. This year the Library Club presented a silver vase to the L. B. Blakeman Library in memory of the late Airs. Mary M. Baker, Librarian. One of its most important activities for this year was helping to carry out the nation-wide Victory Book Campaign. The Seniors in this club are: D. Caughran M. Chauvin E. Sylvester D. Zapponc, Sec.-Treas. P. Conley, Pres. J. Mastrianni, V. Pres. B. Reilly R. Lupo D. I)e Carle A. Collins Student Council The Mechanieville Senior High Student Council was established in October 193o. It is sponsored this year by F. Way land Bailey and Earl ( . hitbeck. The Council lias one regular member and one alternate member from each home room. The Council became a member of the National Association of the Student Officers in November 1940. At meetings, the members discuss anti pass upon many activities and functions of the student body. Among its activities, the club has committees cooperating with the principal and faculty, which help to arrange assemblies. It. also elects the officers of the Athletic Association and sponsors the Service Club The Student Council representatives of each homeroom take charge of the sale of war stamps each week. It encourages and supports war stamp cam- paigns. The growth of the Senior High Council has been slow, but each year it takes on added functions and duties. K. Haddleton R. Holmes, Sec. D. Holmes, Pres. H. Farrell. Vice Pres. H. Reilly. Treas. F. Izzo B. Evans I. Dworski C. Kalbaugh A. Connors HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 29 30 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 - HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 31 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 194 3 33 HALFMOO X YEARBOOK, 1943 35 Patrol Tlie fire patrol was organized in September, 1942. under the direction of Prof. Whitbeck. Its purpose is to clear the school of children in case of fire or an air alert. To accomplish this, each member of the patrol has a special post. When all the pupils an' supposedly out of the building, for fire drills or alerts, each man searches a certain part of the building to make sure that no one remains inside. During air alerts, patrol members have to cover certain streets to see that all pupils get home safely. Ml members of the patrol are registered with the Office of Civilian Defense through the local office and each member has a registration card and arm band so that lie may be recognized in case of an emergency. The members are: Arthur Severence John Hunk Jack Hendon. Chief Dick Holmes Steve Burrello James Burch Anthony Zappone Don Taylor Dominick Alonzo Howard Thompkins Everett Brownell Henry Palmer Edward Lucas Joe DiBello :sg H A L F M O O N Y E A R BOOK, 1943 Service Club The Service Club under the able direction of Maud M. Hinekel has been ready at all times to aid members of defense and war effort committees. The members have devoted time to help, in the ways they could, the Red Cross, War Stamp Committee, Boy Scouts, and other community organizations. A special project has been the encouraging of the war stamp and bond sales, especially during the “Name a Bomber” drive. Members of the club were on this committee and the club sponsored a prize for the person selling the greatest amount of bonds and stamps during the week of the campaign. Another project has been the improvement of the appearance of Study Hall. A committee was appointed for this purpose. Much of the work of this club consists of typing, stenciling, mimeograph- ing, duplicating, and other tasks on the commercial line. However, this year the members have been willing to do anything that would be of service. Girls of the club have devoted some time to aid at the Red Cross rooms. The following are members: Louis Caschera Patricia Cleary Belle Evans Marie Perretta Madeline Yager Dorothy De Carle Sue Skutniski Mary Mugione Bridget Belmonte Patricia Conley Irene Dworski Julia Koper Rose Lupo Evelyn Sylvester Helen Johnson Joseph Gilheany Clara Belmonte Andrew Izzo Peggy Ciulla Stephen Burrello Marion Jones Lois Hurd Mary Angeline Dora Serbalik Theresa Perretta Betty Smith Rose Michele Agnes Schukes Emily Fusco Madeline Brundige 38 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 194 3 H ALFMOO X YEARBOOK. 1943 41 Girls' Athletic Club The Girls' Athletic Club was formed in 1932. The object of the dub is to promote an interest in girls' sports and to provide a fund whereby awards could be given to the girls who participated in the various sports. At the present time, the club is bowling on the Elks Alleys on Friday, the seventh period. The girls who prefer volley ball are using the gymnasium at School 1. In the club, a girl has the opportunity of earning a letter a year through the point system. She must earn 150 points to acquire the letter M, represent- ing the school. At least five s|x rts must be selected but no more than 30 points may be a died to any one sport. In basketball, a girl may earn a felt letter M after participating in the sport for three years. At the end of her fourth year, she is awarded a chenille letter M and a basketball charm. Five letters entitle the player to a sweater. t the close of each school year, the club enjoys an annual outing at Kay- dcross Park at White’s Beach. The membership for the year 1942-43 is forty-nine. Amoroso, Rowley, Laurenzo, Wixted, La Bar, Bartlett, Freemire, Folmsbee, Weir, Hurd. Carella, Laurenzo, Goycr, Wells. Dyer, Gilheany, Tatro. Ptarski. Gilheanv. Mrozek, Nelson, Coons, Cook. Carriero, Spohn, Pignetelli, Brundige, Jone«. Zulo. Viall, Callahan, Cimino, Sylvester, Wills. Baucci, Wixted. Capa- bianco, Anatriello. 42 H A L F M O O X Y E ABBOOK, 19 4 3 Senior Activities Fitch, Beatrice: Study Club; Junior Red Cross Club. Fitzpatrick, Arthur: Study Club. ( Forte, Lucy: Senior Danee Committee; Class Day Committee; Vice Pres, of Jr.-Sr. Red Cross. Fusco, Sylvester: Intramural Basketball and Bowling; Study Club: States Club; Aristoi; Junior Red Cross Club. Gailor, I.yle: S. (). S.; Checker Club; Reading Club. Gilheaxy, Joseph: President, Service Club; Halfmoon Staff; Track; Operetta Club; Intramural Basketball; Hysterics; Drama Club. Golden, Norma: Junior Red Cross Club; Chorus; Operetta Club. Hayxer. Marjorie: 3. O. S.; Aristoi; French Club. Higgins, William: Student Council. Hogan, Edward: Intramural Baseball and Basketball; Book Club. Holmes, Richard: Pres., Student Council; Intramural Bowling; S. O. S.; Chorus; President of Junior and Senior Class; Fire Patrol. Hoover, Richard: Varsity Basketball; 3 vrs. Football; Captain 1942; Vice Pres., Aristoi; Orchestra; Band; Hysterics; S. O. S.; See My Lawyer”; Tennis; Jr. and Sr. Dance Committee; Theater Orchestra; Public Speaking; Halfmoon Staff. Izzo, Andrew: Service Club. Izzo, Catherine: Treas., Jr.-Sr. Red Cross; Sewing Club. Izzo, Frank: Pres., Aristoi; S. O. S.; Student Council; Halfmoon Staff; Hysterics; Pres., A. A.; Yearbook Staff; Senior Dance Committee. Jackson, Barbara: Service Club; Chorus. James, Dorothy: Cheerleader; Hysterics; Library Club; Aristoi; Sec., Junior Class; Jr. and Sr. Danee Committee; S. O. S.; Treas., Home Room; Chorus. HALFMOOX YEARBOOK, 1943 43 Senior Activities Jabrakd, Hazel: Jennings, Grace: Johnson, Helen: Kalbai:gh, Carolyn: Kipp, Betty: Kivelin, William : Kisick, Ethel: Le Bar, Jean: Lavigne, Theresa: Labarron, Theodore: Lee, Regina: Lenneker, Edna: Leonard. Garold: Linehan, Robert: Lucas, Edward: Lucas. Norma: Luciano, Anthony: Lupo, Rose: Malek. Agnes: Marsh, James: Transfer from Nott Terrace High School. Pres., Home Room; S. (). S.; Aristoi; Student Coun- cil; Book Club; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff. Service Club. Cheerleader; Halfmoon Staff; Asst. Ed.. Yearbook; Hysterics; S. ( . S.; Jr. and Sr. Dance Committee; Student Council. Study Club. Pres., Home Room; Jr. and Sr. Dance Committee. Book Club; Study Club. Library Club; Sr. Dance Committee; S. O. S.; G. A. C. 2 vrs. Pres., Home Room; Jr. and Sr. Dance Com- mittee; Aristoi; S. O. S.: Halfmoon Staff; Hysterics; Book Club, Public Speaking, Dramatic Club, G. A. C. Study Club. Book Club. Halfmoon Staff; S. O. S.; 2 yrs. Library: Aristoi; Public Speaking; Dramatics; Yearbook Staff: Band; Student. Council; Hysterics. Service Club; Halfmoon Staff. Intramural Bowling: Hi-Y; Sr. Dance Committee. Hysterics; Intramural Bowling; “See My Lawyer ; Vice Pres., Home Room: Fire Patrol. Seco Club; Fun Club; Senior Dance Committee. 3 yrs. Varsity Manager; 3 yrs. Intramural Basket- ball: 1 yr. Varsity Basketball; Checker Club. Library Club; Service Club; Seco Club: S. O. S. Study Club. Treasurer, A. A.; S. O. S. (Continued on page 52) 44 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 Football The Mechanicville High gridders enjoyed great success this year, winning four out of five games. They won acclaim and popularity throughout Saratoga County. The first game of action was held with Hudson on the home (field?). M. H. S. played a fast game and showed the rooters a final score of 19 to 0 in favor of Mechanic- ville. The next game found the M. H. S. players ready for the principal clash of the season with the ever-ready rival, Saratoga. A brave and heated battle was fought by both teams but, as usual, M. H. S. walked off the field with a 6 to 0 victory. During this game Nick Perrotta received the nickname, “There he goes. because of his speed and ability. Then M. H. S. traveled to Phillip Schuyler where they received a terrific drubbing. The succeeding feat with Scotia, who were the underdogs, displayed an able fighting team but M. H. S. nosed them out 20 to 19. The Red and White were behind 13 points at one time but became victorious as they demonstrated their power. In the last game of the season, held with Cohoes, Mechanicville made eminent progress and avenged the Phillip Schuyler beating. M. H. S. crossed the goal line four times, resulting in a score of 25 to 6. Much credit must be given to Nick Perrotta, quarterback, for his brilliant running and blocking. The rest of the players, also, deserve a great deal of credit for the goal they achieved this year. A number of smiles broke out on the players’ faces as they got a look at .lug’s 260 lbs. in his home-made pants. We understand that Porky Aldrich and Rinkv Medina arc going to carry the M. H. S. fighting spirit to the Army. Lots of luck fellows! You will be playing with a truly great team. Statistics show that Mechanicville outscored their opponents 76 points to 50: an average of 5 and 1 5 points a game. The members of the team are: First Row—Bochette, Daley, Guiles, Aldrich, Medina, Ted Hoover, Dick Hoover (Captain), Coleman. Gooley, Anatriello, Perrotta, Gaida. .Second Row—Valetta, Wood, Bruno, Medina, O’Brien, Jim Sullivan, John Sulli- van. Kelly, Abeam, Baker, Daley, Wicks. Third Rou—Luciano iMgr.), Federico. Bassett, Luke, Downs, Hinchey, Cole- man, Martone I Mgr.), Butler (Mgr.), Coach Wciglc. HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 194 3 46 HA LFM OON V EA RBOOK 1943 HALFMOON' YEARBOOK. 1943 47 Basketball s we go to press, we are unable to sum up the basketball season as it is incomplete. However, we will try to do our best with our 4 wins and 5 losses. The Scarlet and White were defeated in the opening match by the traditional rival. Saratoga. After an unpredictable fight the opponents were victorious with 21 points to the boys' 18. The next game was lost to Jones's fast, well-trained five of Watervlict. The immediate two games were victories over Stillwater and Waterford. The winning streak continued as they triumphed over Stillwater for a second time and Saratoga. Speaking of the second Saratoga game: Ed Hinchey, “Hindi,” recently moved up from the .1. V.’s, who was put in in the last five seconds of the game, startled the fans from both sides by tipping the 31-31 tie to the M. H. S. side of the scale, making the score 31-33. The winning streak broke as the boys were defeated by the Draper and Phillip Schuyler fives. Because of conditions beyond bis control, Nick Perrotta was forced to leave the basketball team. Hats off to a good player! The schedule this year is larger than it has ever been in the history of the school. This was made possible by the new laws cooperation with the ever- increasing physical fitness program. The members of the team are: First How—Yeat Alveraz. Yal Gaida, Fred McGuire, John Coleman. Chris Sgambati. Don Aldrich, Tony Luciano, Doc Dunbar, Jack Daley, and Fid Bochette. .Secoml How—Coach Ted Weigle, Don Daley, Joe Di Bello, Tony Anatriello, Stevie Di Ceree, Ken Medina, Mo Coleman, Yincent D'Amico, Badger Page, Emerson Boucher and Miky Martone. Third How—Bill Ahearn, Ed Hinchey, George Downs, Bill O'Brien, and Bill Thomas. 48 HALFMOON YEARBOOK, 1943 Seco Club The Seco Club is a national organization which was started at M. H. S. in 1927. The purpose of the chib is to make girls better acquainted with the field of home economics. The customary way to induct new members into the club is by election and initiation which is held at the beginning of the year. The Seco Club is well noted for their ability to serve dinners. Among the organizations which they served last year were the Rotary Club, the Boy Scout Organization, and the Board of Education. It is the club’s intention to do war work this year, although no definite plans have been made. The members in the club are: Left to riqht—Rose Lupo. Norma Lucas, Dolores Vitrello, Mary Angeline, Marion Jones, Patricia Conley, and Peggy Ciulla. Cheerleaders—Carolyn Kalbaugh, Gladys Hughes, Dorothy James, Pauline Sabin, Alma Connors, and Charlotte Bullis. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders—Mary Agnes Ronan, Mary Anatriello, Man- Jane Linehan, Janet Spohn, Marion Smith, and Patty Ann Yright. II A L F M O O N YEARBOOK, 194 3 49 HALF MOON YEARBOOK. 194 3 31 Class History 1940— Ye were green freshmen!! We dashed through streets, knocking down pedestrians in our furtive attempts to get to school on time, only to arrive a half hour too early. Familiarizing ourselves with M. H. S. did not prove too easy. However, we “caught on.” To overcome our awkwardness, the Monday night dancing class was organized under the direction of Miss Betty Conley. We, miserable, green freshmen, accomplished little that year. 1941— We decorated the sophomore home rooms. This year was really the begin- ning of our social activities. We still had dancing classes, but no “Arthur Murray’s” developed. A new member of the faculty, Mr. Ryan, organized intramural teams of bowling and basketball for the boys. Some of the “brains” were already serving on the good old “Halfmoon”, then under the direction of Rosie Hannon. This year, we really “went to town. 1942— We-were the JUNIORS that year and we made people realize it. During that year we really hit our stride as far as social affairs went. In Novem- ber. we held our S. (). S. banquet and initiations. The one that hit the top, as far as response was concerned, was the osculation scene between Charlotte and Lyle. During this year the sale of war stamps and bonds was started. All the rooms tried for 100CF; and when your room reached this peak, you felt quite elated. Through the course of this year, we lost three of our teachers, Mr. Rvan, Mr. Chandler, and Mr. Izzo, to the armed forces. In addition to this, our superintendent, Mr. Hayes, left and Mr. Livingston came to replace him. Tragedy struck at M. H. S. when death took the lives of two of our beloved teachers. Miss Hogle and Mrs Baker. Mary Golden held the reins of the “Halfmoon” then. To climax this year, we held our Junior From at the Mechanievillc Golf Club. It was a success!! Despite the war, we put in a good year. 1943— This year looks like one of the best, if not the best, for the school; but after all look who the seniors are. Immediately after school resumed in September, Prof. Whitbeck organized the patrol which does amazing work in clearing the buildings and getting the pupils home during an air alert. One of the great disappointments this year was the absence of the “Half- moon due to the war-time conditions. The Victory Dance, held in the Masonic Temple, likewise brought the war closer to our school. We joined the “Buy a Bomber” Campaign through the Columbia Press Association. In revenge for the loss of the “Halfmoon,” we managed to publish a printed yearbook under the leadership of Dot Caughran. As the year came to a close we were looking forward to commencement and caps and gowns. To the class of '44. we wish the success in their enterprises that we had in ours. 52 HALF MOON YEARBOOK, 1943 Senior Activities Mastrianni, Jerome: Student Council; Library Bt O S- C oaI ® ' ) Club; Halfmoon Staff: Chorus; S. 0. S. t • wCy Mastrianni, Michael: Intramural Bowling; Basketball; Bus. Man., Yearbook; French Club. A vs A- V rA i ) Mellon, James; Jr.-Sr. Dance Com.; J. V. 70 A e. Basketball. Mockrish, Robert: Student Council; Track; M C. V A vs iCVt 1 lfi_ S. 0. S.; Intramural Bowling; Intra- mural Basketball and Softball. ?V .o 2 33 MM Mucci, John: Intramural Bowling; Aristoi; LA BAR S. 0. s. Mvoione, Mary: Halfmoon Staff; Aristoi; S. 0. S.: Yearbook Staff; Service Club; Sketch Club Nielson, John: Sr. Dance Committee; Service Club; Halfmoon Staff; Track; Hys- terics; Pres., Home Room. te O’Neil, Charles: S. 0. S. d e iJyehV Ontkish, Helen: Study Club; Book Club. f 8 7 Oxtki'sh, Maruaret: Study Club; Book Club. Panza, Joseph: Intramural Basketball; S. 0. 7 Vvo ne- 4 7 mm S.; Intramural Bowling and Softball. Perretta, Marie: S. O. S.; Library Club. W. T. Potter, Arthur: Intramural Basketball; Hi-Y; Intramural Softball. POWERS Prec.ent. Raymond: Band; Chorus; Bov Scouts; Fire Patrol; S. O. S. f e sir meii+s Raucci, Vivian: Jr. Red Cross; Art Club. Reilly, Bernice; S. O. S.; Aristoi; Library Oil'd 5 Club; Orchestra; Roekettes; Book Club; Chorus; Sr. Dance Committee; Theater Orchestra; Hysterics. Richardson, Betty: Library Club; Seco Club; S. 0. S.; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Sr. 104 Pirk. Ave- Dance Committee. iLn'iafl lie 1 Vi one. — 301 MM HALFMOON VEAHBO O K. 19 4 3 53 QsiArCrCSl G 5 Wo p ZZl P ■ K A ve. Meoki Vic v I le. Phov jt 6 £8 Ml CRPLTO So SON v e. c. lo+ h . t e. e n +1 r e •fa wi'i I y 116 P rkAve. PWov e. 770 tf Valetta Fo o i Sieve. Cjr o c_ e-rits 13 ft Mo. £ec°nci Me.c_hcivitcville. Tele-joWoVie. 112-1 m Senior Activities Rowe, Arthur: French Club. Russell, Duane: Aritoi; Student Council; S. O. S.; Fire Patrol. Russom, Kathleen: Chorus; S. O. S. Ryan, Theresa: Motto Committee; Book Club; Yearbook Staff; S. O. S. Sabin, Pauline: Cheerleader; Rockettes; S. O. S.; Yearbook Staff; Student Council; Jr. and Sr. Dance Committee; Half- moon; Treas., Junior Class. Sangil, Anthony: Intramural Baseball; Intra- mural Basketball. Scott, Elizabeth: Jr.-Sr. Red Cross; Sr. Dance Committee; Sec., Sewing Club. Suambati, Chris: Capt. Basketball Team; In- tramural Baseball; S. 0. S. Shemo, Mary: 4 vrs. Chorus. Sipperly. Rita: Study Club. Skutnisky, Susie: Service Club. Smith, Elizabeth: Service Club; Chorus. Smith, Hilda: Halfmoon Staff; Student Coun- cil; Yearbook Staff; Rockettes: S. O. S.; Jr. and Sr. Dance Committee; Aris- toi. Stiles, Marion: Chorus; Book Club. Sullivan. William: Student Council; Aristoi; S. O. S. Sylvester. Evelyn: Library Club; Service Club; S. 0. S. Sylvester, Nicholas: Intramural Bowling; Fire Patrol; Intramural Baseball. Talmadge, Walter: Intramural Basketball; Pres.. Home Room: Red Cross. 54 HALFMOON. YEARBOOK, 1943 Senior Activities Thomas, John: Service Club; Halfmoon Staff; Orchestra; Treas., A. A.; S. 0. S. Tiel, William: 2 yrs. Basketball; Aristoi; 2 yrs. Tennis; Hi-Y; S. O. S. Tompkins, Howard: Fire Patrol; Chorus; Art Club; .Ir. and Sr. Dance Committee. Urbaetis, Josephine: Sr. Dance Committee; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Red Cross; S. O. S. Van Detta, William: S. O. S. Yerdile, Angela: Service Club. Weir, Elizabeth: Sewing Club; Studv Club: G. A. C.; Red Cross. Welch, Thomas: Book Club. 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