Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

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cM-ai maan yea ihooJz, 1945 29 LUCY ZEPPIERI Chcrus 4 yrs.; Tulip Tim© in Hol- land ; HaHmoon Staff; Jr.-Sr. Prom MICHAEL ZURLO Football 2 yrs.; Halfmoon Staff; Band; Jr.-Sr. Prom Com.

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28 cM-aljf+viaG+t yea iMooJzr 1945 JOAN TORDOFF Alpha; Aristoi; Student Council; Book Club; Al- pha Dance Com. JOHN VALETTA Band 4 yrs.; Orchestra 4 yrs.; Football 2 yrs.; Asst. Bus. Mgr. Yearbook; Dra matics; Patrol; Jr. Usher. Intra. Basketball and Soft ball; Junior Miss. PETER VERDICCHIO Bus. Mgr. Yearbook; Pa trol Chief; Alpha; Intra Bowling; Dramatics; Hys terics; Jr. Prom Com.; Stu dent Council; Book Club NICHOLAS VERDILE Hysterics; Book Club; Jr.- Sr. Prom Com. DONALD WALKER Chorus 4 yrs.; Tulip Time in Hol- land ; Love Pirates of Hawaii ; Asst. Editor Halfmoon. MARY WIXTED Alpha; G. A. C. 3 yrs.; Library Club; Hysterics; Halfmcon Staff; Jr.-Sr. Prom Com.; Yearbook Staff. PHILIP WOODELL Service Club 2 yrs.; Student Coun- cil 1 yr.; Jr.-Sr. Prom Com.; Jr. Usher; Halfmoon Staff.

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30 cM-gI(mjog+i yeanAcak, 1945 — (Hass History 1942— We were pea green freshmen and were seldom noticed by our upperclass- men. We did our patriotic duty by buying our share of Stamps and Bonds. We also collected newspapers. “Tulip Time in Holland,” a colorful oper- etta, was a great sensation. Dick Hoover and Rosemary Pender were Master and Mistress of ceremonies for the Annual Halfmoon Hysterics and did a marvelous job. Mrs. Baker, librarian, and Miss Hogle, two of our most beloved teachers, died. Mr. Chandler, Mr. Ryan, and Mr. Izzo joined the armed forces. 1943— Prof. Whitbeck organized the patrol this year to aid in clearing the build- ing during air raid drills. Due to the war conditions we were unable to publish the Halfmoon.” We again had a successful “Halfmoon Hysterics” with Theresa LaVigne and “Veat Alvarez as Mistress and Master of cere- monies. We lost two more of our beloved teachers, Miss Clempson and Miss Ada Baker who retired. We had several new teachers added to the faculty. They were Miss Tilly, Mrs. Dean, Miss French, Miss Golden, Miss Pickett and Mr. Hickey. 1944— We were now sophisticated Juniors and those with an average of 83 were members of the Alpha Society. We helped find unfilled stamp books for the “Treasure Hunt” in the 4th War Loan Drive. Best Foot For- ward presented by the Dramatic Club was very successful. The Half- moon Hysterics this year featured Dorine Holland and Louis Cashera as Mistress and Master of ceremonies. Mrs. Welch presented a colorful Spring Choral Concert which was successful. The football players were victorious in an “Undefeated Football Season.” The major highlight was the Junior Prom in May, which many of us attended. We decided it was a good idea to select our Senior Class Officers and they are as follows: President, Angeline Parente; Vice President, George Dunbar; Secretary, Salvadore Canonica; Treasurer, Arthur Severance. 1945— We are now lofty, snooty Seniors! We held the Senior Sport Dance for the benefit of the Recreation Field. “Junior Miss” was presented by the Dramatic Club and was a huge success. At Christmas time, the Half- moon was published. The Senior Ball was the sensational event this year and will be remembered by all. Mrs. Bender was admitted to our faculty this year to replace Mr. Ryan. We lost our beloved Latin teacher, Miss Goodrich, to the WAC. Many Seniors helped with the Recreation F'icld Drive. To the future of '46, we wish success and victory in all they undertake to do.