Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1946 volume:

PUBLISHED BY YEARBOOK STAFF Of 1946 MECHANICViLLE.HIGH SCHOOL MECHANICV1LLE,NEW YORK PRICE $1.00 Jialjmoan yeatilxooJz, 1946 3 Table of (Contents PAOE Yearbook Staff ............................................ 4 Dedication 6 Aristoi .................................................. 40 Alpha 43 Dramatic Club 44 Band and Orchestra 47 Service Club 4a «■AC. . F. H. A. 53 F� ‘™ 53 Basketball 56 Baseball 5g Advertisements . . 62 Illustrations PA(iE School 2 Yearbook Staff 5 Faculty g Seniors ]2 Classes 32 Candid Shots 3g Aristoi 41 Alpha ...................................................... 42 Dramatic Club 45 Band and Orchestra.......................................... 46 Service Club 4g G. A.C. 50 F H. A. 52 Patrol 52 Candid Shots ............................................... 54 Basketball 57 Baseball 59 Football ................................................... 60 4 cJtallmoon yea ibooJzr 1946 Yearbook Staff The executives of the Yearbook of 1946, nominated by Mr. Whitbeck in the latter part of the school year ending in June, 1945, are as follows: Co-Editors, Joan Donahue and Mary-Jane Linehan; Editorial Assistant, Doris Wiltsey; Business Managers, Anthony and Michelena Mastrianni. Other seniors volun- teered to make up the staff. The staff included artists, typists, photographers, writers and many others. In November, individual pictures of the Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors were taken for the Yearbook. In order to finance the Yearbook, the Staff sold greeting cards; at various athletic meets they checked coats and sold soda. The business managers re- ceived ads from the merchants of Mechanicville. I he Dramatics Club presented a play, “My Sister Eileen,” for the benefit of the Yearbook. Several movies were put on by the Staff. The results of all the hard work accomplished by the Staff is plain to sec in the pages that follow. The members in the picture are: Richard Hurley Mary-Jane Linehan Joan Donahue Marie Sanders Shirley Nager Roberta Finn Edward Crouse Mary Jane Keniry Margaret Dunbar Kathleen Hebert Gloria Nelson Gloria Verdicchio Robert Bendon Michelena Mastrianni Doris Wiltsey Angeline Carlini Jennie Yanchunis Meredith Fellows Marie Casey Anthony Mastrianni Rose DiFucci Dora Fantauzzi Antonette Zeppieri cJlalfjmcHMt yearbook, 1946 5 cMal maon yeaAhooJz, 1946 Dedication For four years ice tvere engaged in the worst tear in the history of the United States. Many boys and girls from Mechanicville served in the armed forces anil some even gave the “supreme sacrifice. The Memorial Recreation Field is dedicated to all these boys and girls. This Yearbook is solemnly dedicated to the Memorial Recreation Field which is a tribute to our gallant fighting men and women. 8 JiaL moan 'IfeaSihooJz, 1946 English Mr. Chandler Mrs. Me Cormick Mr. Whitbeck Miss Kennedy Mrs. Slavin Miss Golden Mrs. Watt History Mrs. Dean Mrs. Monty Miss Dugan Mr. Smith Mr. Hickey Miss Smith cM-cU moan IjetiAJxQoJz, 1946 9 Mathematics Miss Howe Miss Cronin Miss Pickett Miss Seaman Science Miss Mead Miss Noonan Mrs. Cotneau Mr. Overton Athletics Mr. Weigle Miss Dalton yeasUxooh, 1946 12 cMaljmaan IjeoAkooJz, 194-6 ERNEST AMODEO Itchy .... coming in late for typing. .. .his dancing favorite haunt is Dyer's. Football 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Jr. Prom Committee. ALVIN BADGER Al .... Motorcycle Club loud socks. .. arguing with Miss Tilly. MARGARET AMOROSO Maggie .... her fur ear- muffs . . so good as Violet wearing those bow ties. Dramatics 4; Student Council 2. 3; Vice Presi- dent A. A. 4; Service Club 2. DANIEL BAISLEY Boomer ... delivery boy . . . .daily trip over the bridge .not bad! Jr. Usher; Service Club 1; Intramural Softball. ] MARIE ANATRIELLO Lots of fun. . . her pretty yellow sweater dentist's assistant. Cheerleading 2. 3. 4; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Hysterics; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. ELIZABETH BAKER Betty ... sticks up for Vermont. . chattering with the girls in the rear of 313 . . first to complete 20 English units. Halfmoon Staff; Service Club 4; Transfer from Fcrirhaven. Vt. Student Council 1. 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Library Club 1. 2. cM-al moon Ij uSiMaoJz, 1946 13 GRACE BAKER Curly blonde hair .the Waterlord road. . . dimples . . friendly. Chorus 3. 4; G. A. C. 4; Transfer from Troy High School; (President. Fresh- man Class.) ELEANOR BOCCHI Ellie .. sparkling brown eyes missing the bus adds glamour to the Central Market. Alpha; Hysterics; Dra- matics 2; Asst. Business Manager. Halfmoon; Jr. Usher; G. A. C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Service Club 3. 4; Book Club. ROBERT BENDON Bob ., shy smile. .selling soda at games. . . atrocious spelling. Alpha; Aristoi; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. ROBERT BRANNIGAN Bob enviable height . a Rover boy. . . flashy ties and socks. Alpha; Aristoi; Band 1. 2; Track 3. 4; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Committee; Half- moon Staff. PAULINE BISSON Penny . . speaks native French.. .selling tickets at basketball games... loves to dance, especially waltz. Jr. Prom Committee; Li- brary Club 4; Service Club 4. JOHN BUNCE Johnny . always agree- able ... I forgot. Miss Howe ... mellow trombone handsome blond. Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 3. 4; Theater Orchestra 1, 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 14 cJlaljmaosi ljeGSiMooJzr 1946 ROBERT BURTON 'Bob ’. . .that blond wave! . . one ol our basketball stars . quiet manner. Alpha; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Band 2. 3; Orchestra 2; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Basket- ball 3. 4; Jr. Usher; Hall- moon Staff; Patrol 2. 3. 4. CATHERINE CAPOBIANCO Kate ...her lovely voice . . . Prof, the sax is broken again! .pink lipstick. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3. 4; Theater Orchestra 2. 3. 4; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Hysterics; G. A. C. 1; Library Club I; Book Club. EVERETT BUSSING His blue eyes!____up in Willow Glen. . . curly hair. MICHAEL CAPPETTA Mike . . always combing his hair. . sweet trumpet Mike, where's your ex- cuse? Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Theater Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Hysterics; Baseball 3, 4; Halfmoon Staff; Book Club. ELENOR BUTTON Zipper ., happy-go-lucky working at Dyer's.... her white skirt. Hysterics; Jr. Usher; Ser- vice Club 2. 3. 4; Jr. Prom Committee. ANGELINE CARLINI Angie . . cute smile.... loves to dance I don't care. Chorus 1. 2. 3; Hysterics; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Prom Committee; Book Club. cMalfmoo+i yeG ihooJz, 194-6 15 MARIE CASEY Swing your partner! ... almond shaped eyes... I thought I'd die laughing! Alpha; Aristoi; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Theater Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 3. 4; Hysterics; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Prom Committee. JEAN CIMINO Always seems to be in a hurry .. The truck will be in pretty soon. .. . her cousin Marie. G. A. C. 1; Library Club 1. 2. NORINE CASEY Bowling champ., her South End pals. . .quiet in classes. G. A. C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Book Club. MARY CIRELLA Quiet and demure.. .dark, wavy hair. .. agreeable. LAURA CASSEDY Future 4-H demonstrator. . amiable... makes a lot of her own clothes. Alpha; Aristoi; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; Theater Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; Hysterics; Halfmoon Staff; F. H. A. 1. 2. Presi- dent 3; Chorus 4. SHIRLEY COLEMAN Smooth page-boy. . faithful member of the Jr. C. D. A. .lots of fun. Yearbook Staff; Service Club 4; G. A. C. 4; Book Club. 16 eJlcJ maan ty inboak, 1946 JEAN COLUCCI Tall and slender... her clan plaid suit. . often seen at Bubble's. Service Club 4; Secretary F.H.A. 4; Book Club. CYNTHIA COONS Blonde. . chums with Phyllis. .Miss Cooking- ham's little helper. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Dra- matics 1; Hysterics 1. 2; Halfmoon Staff; G. A. C. 4; Service Club 3. 4; Book Club. JOHN CONNORS Jack .....M. H. S. taxi service, likeable forget- ing excuses. Jr. Prom Committee; Trans- fer from LaSalle Institute; Basketball 2; Football 2; Boxing 1; Library Club 2; Glee Club 1. CATHERINE COSTANZO Tiny. . . Oh. murder ! ... quiet and unassuming. Service Club 3. 4; G. A. C. 4; Book Club. ROBERT CONWAY Cowboy ... says little... one of the Rover boys. . . Jealousy on the piano. Track 3. 4; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Halfmoon Staff. EDWARD CROUSE Ed .... rare combination of blond hair and brown eyes How I'm laughin! always looks so sharp. Yearbook Staff. cM-al moan 'Ifea'ihaoJz, 194-6 17 — JOHN DALTON Nice looking, daily eighth period in 304.... unruly hair blushes easily. Alpha; President. Aristoi; Halhnoon Staff; Baseball 3. 4; Book Club. ANTHONY DE VITO Very dark brown eyes... Sit up, Anthony! . . .the leisurely way he talks. Baseball 3, 4; Halfmoon Staff; Dramatics 4; Patrol 3. 4. MARIE DE CRESCENTE Motsie . .striking blonde . . . tall and slim. Al-1-1 right! Service Club 4; F. H. A. 4; G. A. C. 1.2; BookClub. DOMINICK DE VITO Mickey .. smooth dancer ... his sport jackets pianist de luxe. Band 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Foot- ball 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4. JOHANNA DE LUCIA Lone viola player in or chestra . Well, up in Greenwich— .. .seventh periods in 309. Secretary-Treasurer. Alpha; Aristoi; Chorus 3. 4; Or- chestra 3. 4; Halfmoon Staff; Transfer from Green- wich Central High (Chorus 1. 2; Orchestra 1. 2; Sec- retary • Treasurer. Fresh- man Class.) ROSE DI FUCCI Rcsie . . shorthand speed JB‘ domon Oh. gee! unruffled and pleasant. Alpha; Secretary Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Service Club 3. Secretary 4; Stu- dent Council 2. 4; Book Club. 18 eM-al maan TjeGAbooJz, 1946 JOAN DONAHUE Her very long hair.... Please bring in some pictures, kids! .wears her brother's jackets... chief coat-checker at games. Aristoi; Co-editor, Year- book; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Committee; Book Club. DORA FANTAUZZI Sweet smile . . .excels in bookkeeping shy. but friendly. Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. MARGARET DUNBAR Very curly hair. draw- ing plates for the year- book. . .good-natured. Alpha; Aristoi; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. MEREDITH FELLOWS Blond wavy hair. . always with a girl, down on the farm . . . drawing. Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Halfmoon Staff; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Book Club. EUGENE DYER Red his hand-knit rein- deer sweater. . the famous Dyer horses. Up to our store . Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Com- mittee. ROBERTA FINN Bobbie . . . good sense of humor, square dance fan . . swooning over It's Dawn Again at the can- teen. Alpha; Aristoi; Band 1, 2. 3; Orchestra 2; Theater Orchestra 2. 3; Hysterics; Yearbook Staff; Half moon Staff; Service Club 4; Jr. Prom Committee. Ijeo ihooJz, 946 19 MARY FINNIGAN Irish blue eyes. . .Miss Hinckel's right-hand man. . .nice to know. Alpha; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Service Club 2. 3, 4; Book Club. MARIE FRIELLO Murf . equals her brother as to clothes, such wavy hair. . . her love (?) for his- tory. Chorus 2; G. A. C. 2; Book Club. NANCY FORTUNE Pleasant smile. spends her afternoons at Rock- wood's. . .dark, wavy hair. Halfmoon Staff; Library Club 1. 2; Service Club 2. JOSEPH FUSCO V-8 ... noontime free-for- alls in 313 Miss Smith's pest nine o'clock scholar. ANGELO FRIELLO Prof”. . very nice clothes afternoons off. . .a little on the shy side. Alpha; Band 1. 2; Theater Orchestra 1. 2; Orchestra 1. 2. JANE GENEVICK Soda jerker.... good dis- position . . . hope chest half full. Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Student Council 3; Service Club 3. 4; G. A. C. 2. 3; Book Club. 20 cJlcd maoti rL)ea'ibacdz, 1946 PATRICIA GILHEANY Pat . . wavy brown hair . . taking care of her little sister.... her gray teddy- bear coat. Service Club 2. 3. Treas- urer 4; F. H. A. 4; G. A. C. 1: Book Club. KATHLEEN HEBERT Kate . . . up-to-the-minute styles chatterbox.. Rock ette instructor. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Hysterics; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Secretary. Sr. Class; Library Club 1; Book Club. IRENE HAYNER Lovely hands and nails farmerette.... her clothes always look so nice. Alpha; Aristoi; Halfmoon Staff; G. A. C. 2; Treas- urer 3. JOHN HIGGINS Jack , .one of the South End gang .. Why don't we—?.......naval aspira- tions. Student Council 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff. ROBERT HAYNER Bob . . .always clowning ... Hi, buddy. ... .good- natured... You make me tho mad! A. A. Pres. 4; Dramatics 4; Business Manager Half- moon; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Student Council 3. JOAN Peaches and ci earn com- plexion . . . Let's go up to Dyer's. , her white coat. Chorus 1. 2; Jr. Prom Committee; Hysterics; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Service Club 4. cMalf+naG+i y zbhoak, 1946 21 DONALD HOOVER Wheeser powerful build, .silly questions in classes. . goes out for all sports. Band 1. 2; Football 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Dra- matics 4. CARMELLA IZZO Carm ... pink bunny coat her throaty voice . . . willowy. RICHARD HURLEY Cos ...wavy pompadour great conversationalist another Rover boy. Alpha; Yearbook Staff; Track 3. 4; Dramatics 4; Jr. Prom Committee. BETTY INGRAHAM Likes to cook and sew. up the Willow Glen road she giggles. Yearbook Staff; Halfmoon Staff; Student Council 1; F. H. A. 4; Dramatics 3. 4; Library Club 1. 2; Book Club. ALTHEA KELLY Kiki .... very blonde. . playing Mama to her little brother . . . always singing. Chorus 1, 2. 3: Dramatics 3; Halfmoon Staff; Year- book Staff; Service Club 4: Library Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. C. 1; Book Club. 22 cMaljjmo n IjexinJxaoJz, 194-6 MARY JANE KENIRY Blue eyes and curly black lashes What's the mat- ter with the buses? ... all-around musician....... friendly manner. Pres. Alpha; Aristoi; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Theater Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 3. 4; Year- book Staff; Treasurer Jr. Class; Editor Halfmoon; Jr. Prom Committee; Book Club. LEOLA LIGHT Soprano in girl's trio. . . . always with Johanna helping Mrs. Welch. Chorus 2. 3. 4; G. A. C. 2; Service Club 4. MONICA LARKIN Her hair always looks so neat. . helping Miss An- tolick crazy about clothes. MARY-JANE LINEHAN That band-box” look.... Kelly's best afternoon cus- tomer rarely misses can- teen . . pushing Joe in his stroller. Alpha; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Secretary Jr. Class; Co-Editor. Yearbook; Book Club. ROBERTINE LESSON Bobbie . . the Parkmain . pleasant personality. .. loves to laugh. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Dramatics 3; Library Club 1. CARMELLA LUCIANO A little on the serious side with Jo most of the time .pretty clothes. Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff. d-aljmoa+i yetiSikooJz, 194-6 23 JAMES LUKE Jim . . . .tall. dark, and handsome.....loud socks and plaid shirts. . driving his brother's car, Adam Mayflower. Chorus 3. 4; A. A. Presi- dent 3; Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Editor. Halfmoon. JOSEPHINE MALONE Jo .. . working at D'Ami- co's Holy cow! ....so nice. Jr. Prom Committee; Year- book Staff; H a 1 f m o o n Staff; Service Club 4; Book Club. RITA LUPO Never a dull moment. . . . those plaid knee-socks!., hanging around Parkmain. Treasurer. Jr. Class; Half- moon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Student Council 3; Service Club 2, 3. 4; Li- brary Club 1. 2; G. A. C. 1. 4; Book Club. MARY MARINELLO Hot fudge smashes at the Parkmain. . . the girl with the pin curls.... vacation every afternoon. Service Club 3. 4; Book Club. � i MARY MALEK Molly , her expert bowl- ing . long walk up Pruyn's Hill, dances at the P. N. A. hall. Halfmoon Staff; President. F. H. A. 4; G. A. C. 2. 3. 4; Book Club. ELENA MARTIN Red-gold lights in her hair .... numerous clothes.... dangling her shoes in his- tory class. Dramatics 4; G. A. C. 2. 24 ey aJ maan yeabhooJz, 194-6 MICHAEL MARTONE Mike”...he gels around . . . high basketball scorer driving Zurlo's truck. Band 1. 2; Football 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Hysterics; Jr. Class Treasurer; Halimoon Staff; Student Council 3. ANGELO MERCURIO Always has his nose in a bestseller.. . roaming around with the gang . hopes to be a druggist. Band 3. 4; Chorus 4; Track 3. 4; Yearbook Staff; Patrol 3. 4; Library Club 2. ANTHONY MASTRIANNI Buy some soda? . . Yike! that yellow sweater . future doctor. Alpha; Aristoi; Dramatics 4; Jr. Usher; Business Manager. Yearbook; Vice President. Sr. Class; Book Club. RUTH MINOR Wearing slacks.... Ming hew! . . . mimeographing for Miss Hinckel. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. C. 4; Service Club. MICHELENA MASTRIANNI Mickey jet black hair Bring your yearbook money! . arguments with Anthony. Alpha; Aristoi; Jr. Prom Committee; Halfmoon Staff; Business Manager. Year- book; G. A. C. 2; Book HELEN MROZEK Her blue-rimmed glasses. . . so attractive. . . clerk at Grant's. Chorus 2. 3; Halfmoon Staff; Service Club 4; G. A. C. 1. Secretary 2. 3, 4; Book Club. dicd moan ‘Ijea'iMooJz, 1946 25 SHIRLEY NAGER Naturally curly hair.. My brother... ., the Schuyler- ville bus. Alpha; Aristoi: Yearbook Staff; Asst. Editor. Half- moon; Service Club 4; Book Club. PETER PALMER Driving around in his father's car. doesn't have too much to say. . . pester- ing Miss Smith. GLORIA NELSON Cute and blonde, .belle of square dances .gab ses- sions fourth period in 207. Alpha; Treasurer Aristoi; Secretary-Treasurer Soph- omore Class; Jr. Usher; Yearbook Staff; Library Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Service Club 3. 4; G. A. C. 1. 2. 3. 4. JOSEPH PENDER Joe . . the deer-slayer. . . Calling Dr. Pender .... hen-scratch writing. Alpha; Aristoi; Football 2. 4; Track 3; A. A. 2. 3; Patrol 2, 3; Chief 4; Stu- dent Council 1; Jr. Usher; Halfmoon Staff; Jr. Prom Committee. 26 cJtcUfmoan Ijea iAooJz, 1946 ANN PIP1NO My sister and I. . quiet . our next Florence Nightin- gale. G. A. C. 3; Book Club. MARY AGNES RONAN Ro . . Junior Prom Queen . . . Did 'la hear the one about . . . tun to know. THOMAS PYSKA Tom . .. loud shirts... his car. late tor history. RICHARD RONDA Dick the way he grins. . the milkman some dancer 1 Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3. 4; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Committee; Business Man- ager. Halfraoon. ROSE ROBENS Her stylish outfit of gold suit and black sweater, never on time for school we love to hear her sing. Vice President. Aristoi; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Half- moon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Prom Committee; Hysterics; Library Club 1. 2; Book Club. LAWRENCE ROSS Larry .friendly grin... hanging around with John . . .brown eyes. Track 3. 4; Jr. Prom Com- mittee. ye ihooJz, 1946 — 27 SHIRLEY ROY Boogie . . screwball Hare a party I .. .swell jitterbug. Jr. Prom Committee; Half- moon Staff; Library Club ], 2; Book Club. ROSE SANTA BARBARA Rosie ... worrying about her homework. . Wow! Dream on the harmon- ica. Student Council 3. IRENE SALKUS Long nails gab sessions with Betty ... one of the M. H. S. Rockettes. Hysterics. MARION SMITH John says... ...spirited cheering at games, .score- keeper in gym. Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Hysterics; Dra- matics 3; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Student Council 2; Book Club. MARIE SANDERS Pee Wee ., her checked slacks. . . speaks her mind . Jeekers! Aristoi; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbock Staff; Student Council 3; Service Club 4. JANET SPOHN Personality plus. Ya-ta-ta. ya-ta-ta letters to the Navy . always on the go. Alpha; Aristoi; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Commit- tee; Student Council 2, Vice President 3; Presi- dent. Jr. and Sr. Classes. 28 JfcUjfi maan yexjAhooJz, 1946 ROBERT STILES Bob . . dance band hair- cut. . .hot trumpet . those brown eyes! Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Theater Orchestra 2. 3. 4. DONALD TAYLOR Don . . .ever sleepy sharp green plaid shirt. . What was the test about? Dramatics 2. 3; Hysterics; Hi-Y 1. 2; Patrol 1; Half- moon Staff. THOMAS SULLIVAN 'Tom .... lengthy strides his tooth-brush hair-cut. . . corny iokes. Basketbll 3, 4; Football 4; Track 3. 4. WILLIAM THOMAS Farmer Bill .infectious grim .argues for the fun of it. . . transports the kids in the truck. Football 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramural Bowling 2; Intramural Softball 1, 2; Intramural Baskeball 3; Yearbook Staff; Patrol 3. 4; Book Club. MARY SYLVESTER Carefree. . . . Woolworth's candy counter. . . trips to Cohoes. . deep alto voice. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. C. 1, 2; Hysterics. FRANCIS URBAETIS Frank .very blue eyes . . talking about guns his pigeons. .. working at Collins' greenhouse. Vice Pres. Alpha; Aristoi; Jr. Usher; Asst. Editor Halfmoon; Dramatics 4. J [ tJlaljjMOGn yealkaoJz, 1946 29 ► MARIE VALETTA Peto and I . . .so many cut clothe ......playing flute in band. Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Cheerleading 3; Library Club 1. WILMA VREDENBURG Willie . .beautiful red hair. . . soft-spoken. . . effi- ciency personified. Halfmoon Staff; Jr. Red Cross 1; Service Club 4; Book Club. GLORIA VERDICCHIO Pleasant manner. . has so many sweaters.. .cute.. . being teased by the kids in 304. Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Student Council 1; Book Club. EDWARD WELCH Ever present blush Say car. not cah. Ed! . . Massa- chusett's gift to M. H. S. chivalry is not dead. Football 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4; Halfmoon Staff; Trans- fer from Lowell. Mass. (Football 2; Freshman Dance Committee.) DANIEL VIGNONE Snory . . likes to use big words.. . keeps us all in stitches. . .the State Guard. Dramatics 4; Jr. Prom Committee. NINA MAY WELLS Carrot-top.... the minstrel show at the Malta Ridge Grange, clothes that har- monize with her hair. Library Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Service Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. C. 1. 4; F. H. A. 4. 30 cM-ai maon IjeoSiAooJz, 194-6 DORIS WILTSEY Chief noise-maker in band .. dependable. . .likes to square dance. Alpha; Aristoi; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3. 4; Chorus 3. 4; Theater Or- chestra 2. 4; Jr. Usher; Jr. Pront Committee; Half- moon Staff; Asst. Editor Yearbook; Hysterics; Book Club. JENNIE YANCHUNIS Calm green eyes. . .catch- ing the noon bus . she's engaged. Jr. Usher; Yearbook Staff; Service Club 3. President 4; G. A. C. 3. JEANNE WIXTED Talks a mile a minute. . . so friendly . high speed typist. . . little and cute. Alpha; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Hysterics; Yearbook Staff; Halimoon Staff; Jr. Prom Committee; Service Club 4; G. A. C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Book Club. JOSEPH YANKOWSKI Joe , down from River- side . . . brown eyes Cas- sidy's before school. Intramural Basketball; In- tramural Baseball. ANTONETTE ZEPPIERI Toni”... long. wavy hair ...she wears a diamond .her pal Rita. Orchestra 1. 2; Hysterics; Yearbook Staff; Halfmoon Staff; Treasurer. Sr. Class; Jr. Prom Committee; Ser- vice Club 2. 3; Book Club. 32 cMal maasi yeoAJtooJz, 1946 C« koa-w NfrMcW BZESfc Duy WaUnDh—fonnint Ma kc. «?o Fu c-n Keur D'Albert a—Stblcy----------------------------------------------BiUttb Rrniftiia Pipina— iLrinj--EilfiJa-Frut.t. —Lariat—lemhaa ValtnUiM Brownell Nfllqfl yeaAbooJz, 1946 33 9 .v ti,� c PillftM nn.son___Mcilgn—Prevent Ema-V-uA DeCaspertf ii —n -i iT f—• —, id9L Di? Medici—Delam? CoaTanzo -Arouse—for tin-fkiLa Wfihs . i 34 cttaljtnaa+t IjeaAbooJz, Butler E ove. He.woocI Alom-o Bacci Corrigdtt Lutas DcVito Ok f M.tlp.v Andron Mergar 10__Ps 2-7.0 pei ( ?TYvmfQk yi i lapp s p- Sondale Ceorge. Raker Du dft Allen Robeyis_Cole.. ■1 A frjgy MosrkerGilheayMc BWJe. St,arks SiC'l no nn A n° ■ -.... ........... flymen Latip. ggwviVk SmiTh HadcUefnH Konajg-IlJJJ-MCE niff. cMal maan 'Ijea'ilxo.ah, 1946 35 � 1 w I' ______________________YT Quick, Klchards Zayarlick 60 liian Pal lannin Raucci fascia Hattlee flrvk_____Smith Carbone laankik a ac 36 Jlcil maon yea ibaoJzr 1946 Buc.he.tte Grimes JiemiLi—M Hate_Mosher_Linchoa SlLrrMA.o Pt-gc.grCt' JlalfjMaan yeanbooJz, 1946 37 Wintei------Fd ifl------D'AU ICLffrLsi KlihKflHiunr.iki -C-tUMtimri, Mti.Tfll.sVy Cl lc B jk Pcfroni.V LfBarrtn Pipi'nu DeVito MarincUo D'Alhert? Fe.sta.. Dyer Hcriritk 38 cMaljmaa+i yeaSibaoJz, 1946 40 oUcUjmaan yeoAbooJz, 1946 Aristo Aristoi, the senior honor society, was organized in December, 1926, and chartered in April, 1927. It had six members and was sponsored by Miss Ackart, principal, and Mrs. Barton of the English department. The aim of Aristoi is to promote high scholastic standing and better leadership. To be eligible for Aristoi, students must have twelve units and an average of at least 84%. This year, Aristoi has 23 members. At the first meeting in November, 1945, the officers elected were: President, John Dalton; Vice President, Rose Robens; Secretary, Rose DiFucci; Treasurer, Gloria Nelson. The present faculty advisor is Miss Howe. The activities of Aristoi include a social function held during the winter in the domestic science rooms, a plan to familiarize underclassmen with the various scholarships available and the courses they must take in order to be eligible for these scholarships. Six members of the senior class of 1946, all of whom are in Aristoi, were elected to take a scholarship examination made out by the College Entrance Board and sponsored by the Pepsi-Cola Company. The scholarship offers, to two students in every state, full tuition, plus some living expenses and trans- portation costs, to any degree-granting college in the United States. It is hoped that at least one Mechanicville High School student will be able to win this generous scholarship. The members in the picture are: Gloria Nelson Irene Hayner Janet Spohn Joan Donahue Joseph Pender Michelena Mastrianni Meredith Fellows Francis Urbaetis Robert Bendon Laura Cassedy John Dalton Anthony Mastrianni Rose DiFucci Robert Brannigan Shirley Nager Margaret Dunbar Marie Sanders Mary Jane Keniry Marie Casey Roberta Finn Doris Wiltsey. ottallmoosi yexinbaoJz, 1946 41 ALPHA 42 cM-GXjmao+i IjeGAhoaJz, 1946 tJlaljjmoan tl eaAMooJzr 1946 43 Alpha In 1927, S. O. S., Sophomore Honor Society, was organized by Miss Howe and M iss Aekart. To become a member, one had to have an average of 80%. The first Society had only six members. In 1943, it became a Junior Honor Society and the name was changed to “Alpha.” A student must have an average of 83% to become a member. Alpha pins are obtained to distinguish their membership. The purpose of this organization is to encourage the student to work for higher honors so he can become a member of Aristoi in his Senior year. The officers are: President, Patty Ann Wright; Vice President, Twila Mac Phee; Secretary -Treasurer, Ralph Marra. The members in the picture are: Hilda Mac Kenzie Dorothy Hull Ben Hayes Marie Caruso Patty Ann Wright Elaine Kopacz Nancy Noonan Virginia Lane Patricia Hogan Betty Hurd Estelle Evans Geraldine Giambona Lorraine Bochenek Twila Mac Phee 44 tM-alfj+noG+i yex2SiAooJzr 1946 ‘Dramatic Qlub “My Sister Eileen” was chosen as the play for the club to put on this year. It was presented February 11 and 12, 1946. In spite of the fact that the cast “sweat it out” during many rehearsals, the play went very well. The following cast was chosen: Mr. Appopolous Salvadore Izzo Ruth Sherwood Hilda MacKenzie Eileen Sherwood Rita Welch Jensen Daniel Vignone A Street Arab Robert I )ugan A Pair of Inebriates Glenn Purdy Art Lenihan Donald Hoover Glenn Purdy Lonigan The Wreck Another Street Arab Ernest Izzo Mr. Fletcher Art Lenihan Helen Wade Nancy Hughes Robert Smith Frank Lippincott Chic Clark Edward Holland Cossack Francis Urbaetis Violet Shelton Margaret Amoroso Barbara Ramnes Peter Valdeon Mrs. Wade Robert Baker Six Future Admirals Mrs. Sherwood James Higgins Robert Hayner Frederick Holloran Anthony DeVito Richard Hurley Betty Ingraham Dorothy Gniewek Anthonv Mastrianni A Prospective Tenant The Consul Subwav Worker The members in the picture are: Betty Ingraham Barbara Ramnes Robert Smith Edward Holland Daniel Borden Daniel Vignone Frederick Holloran Anthony DeVito Anthony Mastrianni Hilda MacKenzie Cecilia Glenn Purdy Dorothy Gniewek Peter Valdeon Richard Hurley Robert Hayner James Higgins Rita Welch Nancy Hughes Carmina D’Aloia Salvadore Izzo Palmer 46 cytfalfinacut yeoSibooJz, 1946 M-alfmoan y iSihooJz, 1946 47 Band and Orchestra The music department of our high school is made up of three different parts: namely. Band, Little Theater Orchestra, and the High School Orchestra, all under the direction of Mr. Korkosz. The Little Theater Orchestra played at the “Hysterics” and “My Sister Eileen. The Band participated in the Memorial Day Parade and both held a concert in May for the benefit of uniforms for the members. We lose many members this year but we know that they enjoyed their years of music. The members in the picture are: Helen Linchan George Van Detta Virginia Barnes Phyllis Heywood Marlene Sibley Ernest Caringi Ann Sykes Pat Hogan Thomas Pregent Doris Wiltsey Johanna DeLucia Betty Kurs Catherine Capobianco Jack Sykes Patty A. Wright Man- Jane Keniry Pricilla Haddleton Anielio Pepe Seraph ino DeLucia Mike Cappetta Angelo Mercurio William Keniry Ralph Marra Marie Casey Laura Cassedy Lawrence Sylvester Evelyn Jarrard Gloria Verdicchio Madge Harvey 48 y iAbooJz, 1946 cM-aljtnoo+i yealbaoJz, 1946 49 Service The Service Club of M. H. S. is continuing its splendid work in the school. Each member has done his share in aiding many of the projects that have arisen during the school year. Here are just a few illustrations of the types of work that are done by sendee club members. In the course of the year, we are asked to aid community and school projects in duplicating, stenciling, mimeographing and typing. Three members of the club are frequently called on to operate the movie picture machine. Volunteer members assist teachers of the Senior High School in any line of -work which is of benefit to our school. There are also members who take care of the publicity and distribution of the sale of stamps and bonds; then there are members who keep study hall clean. Under the capable leadership of Miss Hinehel, we have been able to accom- plish these tasks. The members in the picture are: Betty Baker Roberta Finn Betty Hurd Gloria Nelson Marie Sanders Faith McHale Antoinette Zeppieri Angelinc Carlini Eleanor Bocchi Pauline Bisson Barbara Ramnes Lorraine Bochenek Jane Genevick Catherine Costanzo Ruth Minor Cynthia Coons Betty Fivel Twila MaePhee Elenor Button Jennie Yanchunis Elaine Kopacz Virginia Lane Rose DiFucci Mary Fifigan Nina Mae Wells Jeanne Wixted Lowell Smith Philip Ryan Charles Summers Joseph Golden Edward Gandron otfcUfmoan IjeanJwoJz, 1946 (Jial moan y i ihaoJz, 194-6 51 G. A. C. The Girls’ Athletic Club was organized in 1932 by Miss Dalton. The senior girls bowl in the Elk’s building on Fridays, and the others play games such as ping-pong, checkers, dominoes, and darts. A tournament in these games is being held and prizes will be awarded at the end of the year. At the commencement exercises awards will be made to the girls with the first and second highest bowling averages. At the close of each school year an annual outing is enjoyed. The members in the picture are: Phyllis Cone Jeanne Wixted Agnes Saminuk Virginia Bochenek Marie Zullo Angela Rubino Eleanor Bocchi Frances Komorski Veronica Frucci Ruth Minor Evelyn Starks Beverly Rivenburg Jean Calhoun Joan Riellv Theresa De Felice Jane Martin Cynthia Coons Lucy Bruno Joyce Mosher Beverly Bardwell Veronica Siwic Maureen Sullivan Catherine Costanzo Marilyn Pregent Mary Siwic Rita Sisto Angeline De Vito Mary Kiley Rose Marie Clark Gloria Nelson Nina May Wells Ruth Newell 52 BP cMaljjmao+i yealbo k, 194-6 d-aljj+nGG+i IjeaAbaoJz, 194-6 53 — Patrol The Patrol was organized during the war to direct traffic around the school during alerts and fire drills, but since the end of the war it has helped only during the fire drills. In September Joseph Pender was elected as fire chief; when he left for college in February, Robert Burton was elected. Frank Waldron is also a floor captain. The members in the picture are: Donald Carola Willard Fletcher Anicllo Pepe (floor captain) Robert Burton Edward McGowan (floor captain) Everett Fomsbee William Thomas Joseph Pender Albert George Anthony DeVito Francis Mastrianni F. H. Fl. The chief aim of the F. H. A. is to enable high school girls to better them- selves in sewing, cooking,- grooming, courtesy and boy and girl relations. Their full name is “Seco Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America.” The club is planning a fashion show and a health play to be put on at the same time in May. At the end of the year a Mother-Daughter banquet will be held. The officers of the club are: President, Mary Malek; Vice-President, Carmina D’Aloia: Secretary, Jean Colucci; Treasurer, Doris Lake; Publicity, Philomena Anatriello. The members in the picture are: Nina Mae Wells Theresa Pignatelli Pearl Fitch Doris Lake Anna Malinoski Betty Ingraham Emelia Malinoski Marian Field 54 fl eanMooJzr 1946 r cM-ai macm yearbook, 1946 Basketball M .H. S. was fairly successful this season by winning 10 games and losing 9 games. Mike Martonc was high scorer of the season with 172 points. Pete Connors and Dick Ronda were equally good on either the defensive or the offensive. Tom Sullivan, playing guard position, was another high scorer. Frank Waldron, although the only Junior on the Varsity, played an excel- lent game. 1st Row, 1. to r.—H. Connors, T. Sullivan, R. Ronda, M. Martone, R. Burton, F. Waldron. 2nd Row, 1. to r.—W. Brownell, E. McGowan, J. Coleman, W. Kerwood, D. De Vito, W. Thomas, J. Luke, D. Hinchey, E. Amodeo. 3rd Row, 1. to r.—S. DiCerce, J. Henderson, R. O’Neil, D. Borden, T. Higgins, J. Dunbar, B. Sykes, W. Fletcher, L. Smith, R. DeCelle, Mr. Bailey (Principal), Mr. Weigle (Coach). Jlcd)moo i yeanAooJz, 1946 57 58 e aifmaan Ije SibooJz, 1946 Baseball The baseball team of Mechanicville High School won seven of their fourteen games played. Draper and LaSalle proved to be the hardest opponents while Stillwater and Hoosick Falls handed us all four games. George Dunbar and Edward McGowan with their excellent pitching ability paved the way for our successful year in baseball. 1st Row 1. to r.—Lembo, Canonica, Martone, Dunbar, McGowan, Ronda, Por- aski, Cappetta. 2nd Row, 1. to r.—Borden, Hoover, Burton, Thomas, Dalton, Welch, Kerwood. 3rd Row, 1. to r.—Mr. Weigle, Coach Hickey, Principal Bailey. cM-ai moan Ijeasiboak, 194-6 59 FOOTBALL SCORES Granville 6 M. H. S 0 Scotia 0 M. H. S. 0 Gloversville 7 « 6 Hudson 7 n 7 Philip Schuyler 0 tt 12 Saratoga 0 u 26 62 eM-ai moan yeasihooJz, 194-6 OOOOOPnOOBDDB CAPLAN’S WE CLOTHE THE ENTIRE FAMILY BRESLAW BROTHERS 219 Park Avenue 116 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 770 Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 774 Furniture Store VALETTA’S FOOD SHOP MEATS GROCERIES G RANT’S Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. ★ Cor. No. Second and Broadway Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 949 Union Supply Company 110 Park Ave. Mechanicville, N. Y. Power Transmission Materials Handling Equipment All Home Appliances Tel. 1566 aijmoan ye nhooJz, 194-6 63 .«.r Me Mahon's Army Navy Store J ¥ (lash Grocery Store 60 No. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. 74‘ 2 No. Main Street Tel. 188 Mechanicville, N. Y. MEN'S CLOTHING Tel. 337 Work — Dress — Sport A. J. Paddock JULIETTE FLOWERS 200 Park Avenue 74 No. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 582 Tel. 404 WOMEN'S APPAREL Buchdahl’s Joe’s (lash Market Park Avenue 111 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 9 Tel. 294 MEN'S WEAR FRUITS and GROCERIES Mastrianni Bros. Enzieirs Pharmacy 70 Saratoga Avenue F. J. Enzien, Ph.G., Prop. Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 233 91 No. Main Street COAL WOOD OIL Tel. 13 c tal moan 'IjeasibooJz, 194-6 Russel! Sajje College “ c Troy, New York Offers to young women of Troy and vicinity a college education at a fully accredited and nation- ally known institution. Courses leading to the Bachelor Degree are available in Liberal Arts, Business Education, Home Eco- nomics and Physical Education. Catalogues and illustrated booklets sent upon request. ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE AB 9 .4 School of Higher Bwrinee Educatum Approved by the Veterans' Administration Registered by the State of New York. New, Free Career Bulletins Director of Admissions 130 Washington Avenue, Albany, N. Y. Established 1917 Thousands of girls are needed in business and government offices NOW. The salaries are high and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited. The quickest way to prepare for one of these good positions is to take a business course at Mildred El lev Secretarial School for Girls 227 Quail Street, comer Hudson Avenue, Albany 3, N. Y. Send for catalog. REGISTER NOW SUMMER SESSION starts July 9 FALL SESSION starts September 3 Jlaifmoan IjeG iAooJz, 1946 65 Adam's Dinin Room 114 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Boston Store 5 So. Main Street Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 352 The Louise Beauty Salon j State Theater Bldg. Tel. 890 Camarota Bros. TAILORS 218V2 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 76-W Leo Cassidy's FUNERAL HOME 95 No. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 80 I). H. Oakes JEWELER GIFT SHOP 106 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 66 Hayners News Boom 218 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Compliments of J. P. Woolsey Faiitauzzi Bros. 205 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 747 Dyer’s Ice Cream Parlor 64 No. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 1157 m Levine’s DEPARTMENT STORE 73 No. Main Street Tel. 372-W Collin’s Flower Shop 34 No. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 380 Bark Shoe Repair Shop Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. The Herrick Art Press 20 No. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 1551 J. 15. Vineliout JEWELER 210 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 518 Ilalfmooii Appliance Co. State Theater Bldg. Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 767 66 yearbook, 1946 J. E. Caulfield kelly Drug Co. 235 Park Avenue 216 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 435 The Store of Courteous Service S. J. Moore Co. 216 Park Avenue Compliments of Helen Seolt and Mechanicville. N. Y. SHOES HOSIERY Anna Pignatelli of the SARATOGIAN OFFICE Park Main Confectionery P. W. Groben 1 No. Main Street STATIONERY Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 1115-1111 221 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 628 Ann's News Room Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. A. E. S. Garage. Inc. 12-14 So. Central Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 344 P. H. Pender Son 27 No. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. LOUIS KURS Tel. 290-M CLOTHING STORE STUDIO ★ S. C. Baker Co. 21 No. Main Street 4 So. Central Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 201 cd maon Ije nbaoJz, 1946 67 STANDARD FURNITURE STORE 38 NO. MAIN STREET MECHANICVILLE. NEW YORK Telephone 586 ★ Where Quality Prevails COMPLIMENTS OF L. B. k. LINES. Inc. 68 Jlaifjmoan yeanhooJz, 1946 Halim Motor Co. 11 North Central Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 162 Caringi’s Market 70 Railroad Street Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 483 W. F. CURTIS THE FRIENDLY FEED STORE JUST AROUND THE CORNER Cor. Railroad and School Sts. Mechanicville, N. Y. (). K. Shop 51 North Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 970 Central Market So. Main Street Mechanicville, N. Y. W. T. Powers 104 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Bird's Eye Frosted Foods Verdicchio CLEANERS DYERS Central Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. The Senior Class w ishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the advertisers of the “Halfmoon for their generous co-operation in the publication of this hook. t