Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1947 volume:

Ojoa ajj 947 PUBLISHED BY YEARBOOK STAFF °ff47 hechanicvillel high school MECHANICVILLE3NEWYOa 2 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 3 Table of Contents YEARBOOK STAFF ..................................... 4 I OKI WORD 6 DEDICATION ...................................... 7 ARISTO I ......................................... 40 ALPHA 42 CAMERA CLUB .......................................,44 DRAMATICS 44 SLRVICL CLUB .... 46 BAND AND ORCHESTRA 48 G. A. C 50 s i I DEN I Cot NCIL .............................. 52 F. H. A. ,.......................... 52 PATROL 54 l) I K I ISEMEN is ll Illustrations TITLE PAGE .......................................... 1 MECHANICVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 2 YEARBOOK STAFF 5 FIREMEN 8 FACULTY 9 SENIORS ............................................ «3 SNAPSHOTS 30 CLASSES .......................................... 31 SNAPS!IOTS 38 ARISTO! 41 ALPHA 43 CAMERA CLUB 45 DRAMATICS ........................................... SERVICE CLUB 47 BAND AND ORCHESTRA 40 G. A. C. 51 STUDENT COUNCIL .................................... 53 F. H. A............................................. 53 PATROL ........................................... 55 SNAPSHOTS 56 BASKETBALL ......................................... 58 FOOTBALL. .......................................... 59 BASEBALL ........................................... 60 4 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Halfmooiz- Staff In the latter part of June. IQAto, Prof. Whitbeck called a meeting for the organi- zation of the next year's Halfmoon Staff. Virginia Lane and Hilda Mackenzie were nominated as co-editors; Twila MacPhee, editorial assistant; Marilyn Jen- nings. pictorial assistant; and Sal Izzo and Marie Caruso, business managers. The theme was chosen and some of the work was done during the summer vacation. The money needed to finance the yearbook was earned by the eager Halfmoon Staff who did a rushing business during the football season selling hot dogs and soda on the Recreation Field. They also sold soda and checked coats at the basketball games. More money was obtained by selling greeting cards, wrapping paper, pins, and kerchiefs. The Annual Halfmoon Hysterics also increased the funds. The business managers did a splendid job getting the ads. Most of the work was completed fourth periods by the Halfmoon Staff. The ensuing pages shows what the Halfmoon Staff has accomplished. The members in the picture are; Marie Caruso Salvatore I no Rita Sisto Patty Anne Wright Patricia Hogan Ann Sykes Marilyn tunings Haney Noonan Barbara Ramnes Meribia Merrill Twila MacPhee Rita Welch Catherine Buchanan Theresa Buchanan Hilda Mackenzie Ralph Marra Virginia Lane Veronica h'rucci Ubaldo IXAlberto Barbara Dugan Glenn Purdy Freda Bartlett Half moon Yearbook, 1947 6 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 — Foreword It was during the winter of 1874 that dozens of minor blazes swept out of the control of bucket-brigadeers and several times threatened to demolish a large portion of our community. The wooden frame buildings of that period were at the mercy of the slightest spark, and when ever they caught lire they generally burned to the ground. Bucket brigades had been used to squelch the flames but they lacked proper equipment and training. This fact convinced the citizens of our city that something besides elbow-grease and courage was needed to combat flames. Consequently the city’s first fire company was organized in the spring of 1875. It was known as the Mechanicville Volunteer Fire Department. Later, conferences were held which led to the formation of the famous Wash- ington Engine Company No. I on June 3 of that year. This company acquired a hand pumper, which meant that dozens of homes once doomed when the kero- sene lamp toppled over would now be saved. Applications for membership in this new organization were so heavy that in a short time the Washington Hose Company No. I had to be organized to take care of the overflow of would-be firemen. A two-wheeled hose cart and a few short lengths of hose comprised all of this company’s equipment. These two organizations fought Mechanicville’s fires efficiently for eight years. But during that period of time several knitting mills had been erected, other industries had been started, and railroad facilities and residential construction had increased, all of which indicated the need of further, more modern protection. Therefore the town voted in favor of a plan to secure a steam pumper and to organize a company to handle this new piece of apparatus. Thus it was that in 1883 the D. E. l.a Dow Steamer Company was organized. Their new fire engine, which still remains in our city, is now a firemanic tradition throughout this section of the country. At the turn of the century the La Dow Company was rated as one of the best volunteer fire companies in Northern New York State. The third company to be organized was the Strang Nome Company, which was founded in 1893. It claims the distinction of being the first volunteer fire company in New York State to secure a piece of motorized equipment. This event occurred in 1912. It was in 1899 that the J. L. Short Hook and Ladder Company was formed in order to supplement the apparatus of the town s other fire-fighters. Several vears ago this company was united with W. L. Howland Chemical Company No. 5. which came into being in 1904. Mechanicville’s fourth oldest active fire company is the W. B. Neilson Home Company which set a local speed record by building and equipping their original fire house in less than seven days. Today Mechanicville’s 3 (ire-companies serve her faithfully and are a credit to the community. Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 7 DEDICATION We, the class of '47, dedicate our yearbook to all the firemen of Mechanicville. The firemen of our city make up one of its most valuable organizations. Few people realize how important a position these men hold. In dedi- cating this book to them, we wish to express our appreciation for their fine work. 8 Halfmoon Yearbook, Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Language Miss Mastrianni Miss Tilly Half moon Yearbook, 1947 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 14 Carmella G. A. C. 1, Service Club Filomena Library Club G. A. C. 1, : Freda . Chorus 1, 2, Hysterics 3, Committee; Book Club. Ha If moon Yearbook, 1947 ---------------------- ■: - i Anairiello 4; Chorus 2; I; Yearbook. Anthony Belmonte Manager-Football 1, 2, 3; Manager-Basketball 1, 2. Anairiello 1, 2; Seco 1; 2; Rockettes 3. Elaine Benham Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Treasurer Sr. Homeroom; Library Club 1. Bartlett 3, 4; Halfmoon 4; Jr. Prom Yearbook Staff; Helen Bocchia Junior Miss; J. V. Cheer- leading 3; Service Club 2, 4; Chorus 1; Yearbook; G. A. C. 1; Junior Prom Com- mittee. 15 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 ■— ------------------------- Lorraine Bochenek Alpha; Aristoi; Service Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee; Book Club. Theresa Buchanan Service Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. Joan Brown Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Halfmoon Staff; Book Club. Jean Calhoun Jr. Prom Committee; Year- book Staff; Book Club; Stu- dent Council 1, 2; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. Catherine Buchanan Jr. Prom Committee; Dram- atics 4; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. 16 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 ■■■ ■ ■■ — Marie Caruso Alpha; Aristoi; Library Club 1, 2; G. A. C. 2, 3; Service Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Book Club; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Halfmoon Staff; Business Manager Yearbook. Louis Cashera Navy. Jean Cervini Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ser- vice Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Book Club; Hysterics 4. Theresa Chuba Dramatics 1; G. A. C. 4; Library Club 3; Service Club 3. Joseph Coleman Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Halfmoon Staff; Year- book Staff. Track 2, 3, 4. Half moon Yearbook, 1947 17 B Alfred Crouse Book Club. Carmina D'Aloia Dramatics 3, 4; Chccrlcading 3, 4; Halfmoon Hysterics 3; Jr. Usher; F. H. A.; Book Club; Yearbook. Ubaldo D'Alberto President A. A.; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Library Club 1, 2. Sylvia D'Avignon Chorus 1; G. A. C. 1; Red Cross 1; Camera Club 4. Anthony De Casper Student Council 2, 3; Jr.- Sr. Prom Committee; Foot- ball 4; Halfmoon Staff. 18 Joseph Delano Football 3, 4; Basketball Track 2, 3. Margaret De Vito Book Club. Peter De Vito Manager Football 1944. Half moon Yearbook, 1947 — mm ■ i Barbara Dugan Treasurer Freabman Home- room; Secretary Sophomore Homeroom; Library Club lt 2; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. Theresa Fabio Book Club. Thomas Farnan Alpha; Aristoi; Basketball 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Pres. Sopho- more Homeroom. Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 19 ---------------..... ■ _ ■ ■ ■ ■ _■ .1 Francine Fay Transfer Andrew Jackson H. S.t St. Albans, Queens; Grade Adviser’s Sec. 1; Late office Squad; Program Com mittee; Service Club 4; Half moon Staff. Marion Field Seco 3, 4; Book Club. Pearl Fitch Library Club 1; F. H. A. 3, 4; Book Club. Anthony Frucci Navy. Veronica Frucci Chorus 1, 2; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3; Library Club 1; Student Coun- cil 3; Red Cross 1; Camera Club 4; Halfmoon Staff. Anna Fusco Student Council 4; G. A. C. 4; Service Club 4; Book Club; Halfmoon Staff. 20 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1941 Jane Garland Chorus 1, 2, 3; Rockettes lv 3, 4; Cheerleadin 4; Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4. Dorothy Gniewek Library 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Choru 2, 3; “My Sitter Eileen;” Halfmoon Hy- steric 3; Halfmoon Staff; Service Club 3, 4. Geraldine Giambona Alpha; Aristoi; G. A. C. 1; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Ser- vice Club 3, 4; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Halfmoon Staff; Book Club; Camera Club 4. Joseph Golden Service Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Library Club 1, 2; Pre . Hi-Y 4; Book Club. Dorothy Goldfooi G. A. C. 3; Service Club 4; Halfmoon Staff. Seco 3, 4; Treasurer Sr. Homeroom; Halfmoon Staff. Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 ‘‘ Robert Gooley Track 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Treasurer Sophomore clast. Patricia Hogan Alpha; Aristoi; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orches- tra 1, 2, 3; Sec.-Treas.; Fresh- man Homeroom; Library Club 1; Jr. Usher; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Student Council 3, 4; Halfmoon Yearbook. Benjamin Hayes Alpha; Band 1, 2, 3; Rod and Gun Club. Edward Holland “Junior Miss;’’ “My Sister Eileen;’’ Halfmoon Hysterics 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Jr. Usher; Jr.-Sr. Prom Com- mittee; Pres. Sr. Homeroom; Halfmoon Staff. James Higgins Alpha; Aristoi; “My Sister Eileen;” Fire Patrol 2, 3. Georgina Horrocks Book Club. 22 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Dorothy Hull Alpha; Sec. Soph. Homeroom; G. A. C. 3; Jr.-Sr. Prom Com- mittee; Book Club; Service Club 2, 3, 4. v Marilyn Jennings Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; Seco; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff. Belly Hurd Alpha; Aristoi; Seco 2; Ser- vice Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 3, 4; Half moon Staff; Secre- tary Service Club. Salvatore Izzo Business Manager Yearbook Staff; “My Sister Eileen;” Halfmoon Hysterics 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Jr. Sr. Prom Committee; Halfmoon Staff; Book Club; Jr. Usher. Elaine Kopacz Alpha; Aristoi; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Club 1, 2, 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Secre- tary Jr. Class; Jr. Usher; Book Club. 23 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Irene Kopacz C. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. Phyllis Lansing Library Club 1, 2; Service Club 3. 4; Book Club. Dorie Lake Seco 3; Book Club. Arthur Lenihan Pre . Freshman class; “My Sister Eileen; “Halfmoon Hy- sterics 3; Halfmoon Staff; Junior Usher. Virginia Lane Alpha; Aristoi; Library Club 1, 2, 3; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Student council 3, 4; Jr.- Sr. Class President; Jr. Ush- er; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Co-editor Yearbook Staff; Book Club. Hilda Mac Kenzie Alpha; Aristoi; Co-editor Yearbook Staff; Library Club 1; “My Sister Eileen;’’ Half- moon Hysterics 3; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; Public Speaking Contest 3; Halfmoon Staff; Vice-Pres. Student Council 4; Book Club. Halfmoon Yearbook, 1941 Twila Mac Phee Alpha; Aristo� ; Ass’t editor Yearbook Staff; Editor Half- moon; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Pres. Soph, homeroom; Stu- dent council 3; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; Book Club. Amelia Malinouski Service Club 3, 4; Seco 3, 4; Treasurer Seco 4. Anna Malinouski Service Club 2; Seco 2; Dra- matics 3; Halfmoon Hyster- ics 3. Andrew Marinello Dramatics 1, 2; Halfmoon Staff. Ralph Marra Alpha; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Or- chestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; (Halhnoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Usher. Patricia Mellon G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. 25 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 Meribia Merrill Alpha; Library Club 1; Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Commit- tee; Secretary Sr. Homeroom; Halfmoon Staff; Jr. Usher; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. Nancy Noonan Alpha; Aristoi; Library Club 1; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Halfmoon Staff; Yearbook Staff; Book Club. Joseph Muzio Marine. Ruth Newell Chorus 4; G. A. C. 1. Raymond O'Neil Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Basketball 3; Student Coun- cil 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Commit- tee; Service Club 1. Aniello Pepe Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Fire Patrol 2, 3, 4; Fire Chief 4; Football 2, 3; Track 2. Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 n Anthony Petta Basketball 4. Thomas Pregeni Alpha; Aristoi; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. Glenn Purdy Library Club 1, 2; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; “My Sister Eileen; Halfmoon Hysterics 3; Halfmoon Staff. Helen Pizen G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Club 3, 4; F. H. A. 4; Book Club. Barbara Ramnes Alpha; Aristoi; Library Club 1, 2; “My Sister Eileen;” Halfmoon Staff; Halfmoon Hysterics 3; Public Speaking Contest 3; Service Club 3; Pres. Service Club 4; Year- book Staff; Book Club. Half moon Yearbook, 1947 27 Shirley Sibley Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Rita Sisio Chorus 1, 2,; Red Cross 1; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3; Camera Club Secretary 4; Halfmoon Staff; Book Club. Mary Smith Dramatics 4; G. A. C. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook; Book Club. Anthony Sparano Library Club 1, 2; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4. Jane Swatling Transfer from Waterford; Halfmoon Staff; F. H. A. 4. Ann Sykes Alpha; Band and Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Halfmoon Hysterics 1, 4; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Cheerleading 3, 4; Pres. Stu- dent Council 4; Pres. Sr. homeroom; Book Club. 28 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 Peter Valdeon Track 2; Football 3, 4; “My Sister Eileen;” Dramatics 4; Halfmoon Staff; Jr. Prom Committee. V Charles Verdile Football 2, 3. Antoinette Valentino Book Club. Robert Van Detta Track 2, 3, 4. Rita Welch Library Club 1; Seco; pervice Club; Jr.-Sr. Prom Commit- tee; My Sister Eileen;’’ Halfmoon Hysterics 3. Mary Wicks Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee; Book Club; Vice-Pres. G. A. .c Half moon Yearbook, 1947 29 Patricia Anne Wright Prea. Alpha; Jr.-Sr. Prom Committee; Band 1, 2, 3; Editor Halfmoon; Yearbook Staff; Book Club; Ariatoi. Marie Zullo G. A. C. 3; Service Club 4; Rockettea 3; Yearbook Staff; Library Club 1, 2. JUNIOR PROM CLASS OF '47 .P6I ‘nooqxPdxuoowjpi} Half moon Yearbook, 1947 Daniel Borden Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; Junior-Senior Class Treasurer; Treasurer of Athletic Associa- tion; Senior Prom Committee; Junior Usher; Yearbook Staff. Salvatore Cosianzo Book Club. Edith Flynn Seco Club 3, 4; Chorus I, 2. Frederick Holloran Football 4; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Hysterics 3. Joseph Dillon Track 2; Halfmoon Staff; Fish and Came Club. f Katherine Russell G.A.C. 2. 3; F.H.A.; Red Cross; Book Club. 32 Half moon Yearbook, 1941 uniof - D«C«||e. L«Hih� r' G-eo j Co-SUmo Fmccc H«nj« � on Smi4V Quick S | -• i 0 — Joiuhp O j. � ■� • tT) 4 0(0 '■A V S AOVAU.O-J Su,T)0 fj sau-it.0 i tjj av j|'to| y o;jir o Byj i: Ar w ff LV6l ‘yoocjAPdx uoom fPfj 34 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 lg� -s n Fn„iL.. la� � 4 awin'J1� M« . .llo PoininL� ! A � Ult DcVJj-----£ rrrrrv.ini !)«■ Felice pp|i pmCJr B G r s — Bo j s t-uunm ’■=� «’i IO 3 ■ TFvawg: M«.-loat. Bo� ft DcVlio________________£)yqftll—ILL L rV 23 VrVy PeUa Rj n RamryfS Dujan Ca -SQ Dg wonta KtS R|£ KC P j.a.Q I ' TtS i t1 X-2-Z.a N f LnilLn G -imC.S-P Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 35 S photrrare Gir|fi QftnoyS B«r Jwell Os, U -n RviSSO f .5Qia De Paul CosliUo e inr.hi itdr i ■Mho ■V T wwew 1 . .V. t .---------Li-------U_ c.| !tkAlf7nH five 1 MStWiJc iew n k H� i a-nd f L5_C£. I Cva4lv 5'l- gvfnan inSo n n?nfr Famon Halusic. kla___Rat-rdf d 36 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Freshme n G o� -|S Fi'«xte M -n«.c.k Di‘ Belle A • .+vi «Alo e f g.Y C av o� � ve Pi g ru.+«W� P«Ci-«ic«nl« MncMfci I a|ooi'it-aT e. F J ° Tx Hftioel Ker«LUa ViV ilie fl bv o$.nl TValps 6a.4ch«- � v Bpc i JokhSotv C.osW z.o fW ( o-vruno PuS -o TKm pSo Osbo m, TaJo� -________________________Kilo. QuicK La.hg. Co.Vncr.i'Ya VcV'o.yA'S Qu V � J yw Qt. NqWvv Q«Ht K t a. C. t- e. sc� ' ,-hg Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 37 FVe � en — G t tls 38 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 40 t_Aristoi Sixteen members of the class of 47 have an average of 85% which makes them eligible for Aristoi. the senior honor society. This year five members of this society were selected to compete in a scholarship examination sponsored by the Pepsi-Cola Company. The winners of the scholarship will receive full tuition for four college years and partial living and transportation expenses to any college in the United States. Aristoi originated in December. 1926 under the faculty guidance of Miss Ackart and Mrs. Barton. The present faculty advisor is Miss Howe. Aristoi was originally organized to encourage students to keep their scholastic ratings high. Since then the new purpose of encouraging students to win scholar- ships has been added. The members in the picture are: Geraldine Giambona Thomas Far nan Barbara Ramnes Twila MacPbee Elaine Kopac{ Lorraine Bochenek Virginia Lane Betty Hurd Thomas Pregent Marie Caruso Patricia Wright Patricia Hogan Nancy Noonan Hilda MacKenye Half moon Yearbook, 1947 41 42 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 r Alpha Alpha is the honor society for Juniors who have attained a final average of 8V t or higher in their first two years of High School. Its predecessor was the S.O.S. or Sophomore Honor Society founded in 1927 by Miss Howe and Miss Ackart. The average for membership then was 80 - In 1943 the name of the organization was changed to Alpha, the first letter of the Greek alphabet. This word means excellent.” It was in this year also that the honor society’s colors were changed from purple anti silver to blue and silver. At the first meeting of Alpha this year the following officers were elected: President. Seraphino De Lucia; Vice President. Priscilla Haddleton; Secretary and Treasurer. Lowell Smith. A committee was appointed to take up a collection for the Alpha pins. This year Alpha met every Thursday under the guidance of Miss Mastrianni. The members in the picture are Douglas Kenyon Seraphino De Lucia Madge Harvey Virginia Barnes Marie Bucci Lowell Smith Nancy Hughes Loretta Genevick Laura Baker joyce Mosher Margaret Hayner Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 43 44 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 Camera-} Club The Camera Club, under the supervision of Mr. Whit beck, is composed of 20 members. The members are taught how to operate a camera correctly, to develop films, and to make prints and enlargements. They visited Kurs’ Camera Shop in February and went through all the steps in the process of developing and print- ing. A contest is being held by the organization and prizes will be awarded for the best photos. Members of the club are also entering pictures in a nation wide contest sponsored by the Eastman K xlak Company. The officers of the club are: President. Joseph lanello; Vice President. Seraphino De Lucia; Secretary and Treasurer. Rita Sisto. The members in the picture are: This year the Dramatic Club, which consisted mostly of “rookies made an attempt to present the former Broadway comedy. “Arsenic and Old Lace.' It was not presented because only a small percentage of the cast rehearsed. The 10th Annual Halfmoon Hysterics, under the direction of Earl C. Whitbeck. was presented on May 17th. It proved to be a great success. The script for the Hysterics was written by Sal Izzo, assisted by the members of the class. The picture on the opposite page represents a scene from the Hysterics. The members in the picture are: Joseph lanello Eugene Caruso Veronica Frucci Francis Mastrianni Anthony Sparano Seraphino l)e l.ucia Marie Caruso Charles Siciliano Irving Songdale Rita Sisto Franklin Brownell Mary Lou Mac Neil Salvatore I no Ernest Caringi Carmina D’Aloia Laura Baker Marie Caruso Philip Falco Marie Bucci John Robens Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 45 46 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Service Club The object of the Service Club is to aid any person who requests help in any field. The club members do ushering, mimeograph work, stenciling, typing and take tickets at entertainments and games. The Service Club originated many years ago in the form of the Commercial Club which did all types of commercial work for the school and civic organizations� Then the actual Service Club was founded and its membership was limited to 30. Today, because of the consolidation of the Service Club and Library Club, it has a membership of 130. Due to more co-operation between the members and teachers in recent years, the credit hours have been reasonably easy to acquire. Consequently, the hours required to obtain awards have been raised. They are as follows. 24 hours—Bronze Pin 30 hours—Silver Pin 75 hours—Gold Pin 100 hours—Letter The officers are: President: Barbara Ramnes Vice Presidents: Virginia Lane. John Phelps. Frances Komorski Secretary: Betty Hurd Treasurer: Elaine Kopacz The members in the picture are: Lowell Smith Ward Montgomery Joseph Gargano Ralph Rhodes John Phelps Kenneth Smith Elsie Johnson William Dalton Paul Woodell Donald Ingraham Anthony Sparano Betty Hurd Barbara Ramnes Antoinette Virgilio Margaret Hayner Margaret Newell Virginia l.ane Mary Smith Mary Kiley Catherine Carriero Theresa Buchanan Joseph Golden Marilyn Steen Rita Welch Twila MacPhee Elaine Kopac; Lillian Ptachick Shirley Sibley Ruth Cole Half moon Yearbook, 1947 47 48 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 ‘Hand and _ The Band, the Orchestra, and the Little Theater Orchestra have had a busy schedule this year. The Orchestra played for the Fashion Show. February 18. which was sponsored by the Merchants Association. April 24. the Band and the Orchestra held their spring concert. The last part of May the Band gave a concert in the park. The Band is to play for both the Firemen s Convention and the Flagday parade. The Little Theater Orchestra played for the Malfmoon Hysterics and is to play for Commencement. Both Band and Orchestra have played for several assemblies. In the first part of December, there was a drive sponsoring the purchase of uniforms for the band. These uniforms are red and beige and are the first in the history of the Mechanicville High School Band. The members in the picture are: Ralph Marra Angelo Mercurio Benjamin Sykes Gertrude Finn Philip Zurlo Betty Kurs Allan Offenbacker Althea Quinn A niello Pepe George Van Detta Beverly Bardwell Angela De Cresente Madge Harvey Joyce Mosher Patricia Kiley Marlene Sibley Meribia Merrill Ernest Caringi Patricia Hogan William Keniry Virginia Barnes 50 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 A. The Girls' Athletic Club is one of the most popular activities for girls in Mechanicville High School. The main idea of the G. A. C. is to promote the girls’ interest in sports. Every Friday the members meet at the Elks’ Bowling Alley. Ping pong, darts, and checkers are also played in School I. To secure a letter at the end of the school year, girls have to earn 150 points. The points are secured by participating in several selected sports during the school year. Four-year members receive a sweater. This year’s officers are: President. Helen Pi .en: Nice President. Mary Wicks: Secretary. Patricia Mellon: and Treasurer. Eleanor Lane. The members in the picture are: Mary Kilev Flaine Kopac{ Florence Sweatt Catherine Costaldo Phyllis Cone Betty Hurd Dolores Blanco Fleanor Lane Theresa DeFelice Mary Mac Neil Dorothy Johnson Patricia Mellon Filomena DeFelice Annetta Grimes Marguerite Nolan Mary Wicks Connie Forino Althea Quinn Dione Whitbeck Anna Tatro Mary Smith Philomena Bruno Mary Alice Sweeny Shirley Tucker Joyce Mosher Betty Itfo Laura Baker Irene Kopac{ Fleanor Pi fen Ruth Gory Dolores Miranda Catherine Clements Beatrice Hoffman Beverly Bardwell Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 51 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 52 F. H. A. The Future Homemakers of America is an organization founded to enable high school girls to better themselves in sewing and cooking. The first meeting of this year's club was held September 30, 194b. At this meeting the following officers were elected: President. Anna Malinoski; Vice President. Pearl Fitch; Secretary. Michelena Anatriello: Treasurer. Amelia Malinoski; Reporter. Dorothy Gold- foot; Program Chairman. Josephine Carbone. The club agreed to hold its meet- ings every second Monday. On October 28. F.H.A. had a Halloween party at which the new members were initiated. Games were played; songs were sung; and later refreshments were served. The F. II. A. sponsored a fashion show which was held on March 12. The proceeds of this show were used to send two of the club's members to the State Convention which is held each year at the New York State Agricultural and Tech- nical Institute at MorrisvHle. The members in the picture are: The first meeting of this year's Student Council was held on October 23. 194b. Mr. Bailey conducted the meeting with the assistance of Mr. VV'hitbeck. The offi- cers were elected as follows: President. Ann Sykes: Vice President. Hilda Mac- kenzie: Secretary, Ellen Connors: Treasurer. Gilbert Schermerhorn. It was at this meeting that plans were made for participation in Education Week by the Council. At a later meeting suggestions were made to do something about the lack of cheering at the football games. Consequently, the Student Council sponsored an assembly in which a skit, written and acted by members of the Dramatic Club, was presented. It was on December 5 that a meeting was held to discuss the purchase of uniforms for the band. The Council sponsored this project and the students sold enough magazine subscriptions to make the purchase possible. Among the duties of the Student Council are: To assist in assemblies: to supervise student activities; and to co-operate with the faculty in trying to promote good ideals in our school. The members in the picture are: Amelia Malinoski Doris Lake I'earl hitch Anna Malinoski lane Swatting Patricia Hogan lillen Connors Virginia l.ane Ann Sykes John Henderson Mary Lou MacNeil Hilda MacKen ie Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 54 ‘Tatrol The Mechanicville High School Fire Patrol was organized in 194? under the supervision of Mr. Whitbeck. The duties of the Patrol are: 1. To supervise fire drills. 2. To inspect fire equipment. 1. To sponsor assemblies on fire hazards and fire fighting. This organization meets frequently in order to have perfect co-ordination in its very important job. The students in the patrol, who are well acquainted with fire equipment, are qualified to help the fire department in any emergency. Officers of the patrol are: Chief: Aniello Pepe Captains: De Lucia. Dunbar and George Assistants: Carola, Gilheany, and Wells Members in the picture are: Francis Mastrianni Ward Montgomery Donald Carola Anthony De Vito Gilbert Schermerborn Albert George Aniello Pepe Howard Hunt Richard Wells Irving Songdale Charles Siciliano Seraphino De l.ucia Thomas Higgins Franklin Brownell William Keniry Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 55 56 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 v i OC BASKETBALL SCORES Burnt Hills 36 M ILS. 23 Hoosick Falls 30 ” 24 Glens Falls 46 ” 17 Saratoga . 24 ” 18 Stillwater 32 25 Draper 38 ” 13 1 loosick Falls 24 M ILS. .. 23 Scotia 38 22 Waterford 24 ” . 20 Draper 45 ” 17 St. Peters 27 18 Stillwater 29 22 Saratoga 45 M.H.S. 34 Waterford 38 27 Scotia 35 M 16 St. Peters 27 18 Glens Falls 47 19 Burnt Mills .... 46 22 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 FOOTBALL SCORES Granville 12 M ILS. 0 Scotia 19 0 Delmar 6 0 1 ludson 0 19 Glovers ville 7 ” 0 Saratoga 12 ” 0 Philip Schuyler 13 ” .. 13 BASEBALL SCORES La Salle 1 MILS. 3 Saratoga 3 M l I S. ? Schuylerville 0 M ILS. 10 Draper 0 1 St. Peters 5 15 St. Peters 1 26 1 loosick Falls 3 6 1 loosick Falls 3 20 Stillwater 0 ” i • • • • M 62 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 STANDARD FURNITURE STORE 38 NO. MAIN STREET MECHANIC VILLE. N. Y. TELEPHONE 586 GOOD THINGS FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOME ELEVATOR SERVICE I .1 L. B. K. LINES INC ALBANY — SARATOGA — GLENS FALLS SARATOGA — CLIFTON PARK — SCHENECTADY SCHUYLERVILLE — STILLWATER —■ MECHANIC VILLE — TROY MECHANIC VILLE — ROUND LAKE — BALLSTON — SARATOGA MECHANIC VILLE — CLIFTON PARK — SCHENECTADY TELEPHONE FOR RATES AND SCHEDULES SARATOGA - 1743 MECHANIC VILLE 369 TROY 119 or 1587 ALBANY 4-6165 or 4-4547 SCHENECTADY 6-3415 BUSES FOR CHARTER HIRE Half moon Yearbook, 1947 i: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’47 VERDICCHIO CLEANERS — DYERS 20 No. Central Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. PHONE 36 LOUIS KURS Studio 21 North Main Street Mechanicville. N. Y. '.r KELLY BROS. Appliance Hospital “If It’s A Household Appliance. We Service It” RADIOS — REFRIGERATORS WASHERS — VACUUM CLEANERS 305 Park Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. TEL. 202 MISS PAPER CITY Diner WHERE DINNERS ARE DELICIOUS! Railroad at Broadway We're open around the clock PROP: John Valetta 64 Half moon Yearbook, 1947 COMPLIMENTS OF SERBALIK FUNARO COMPLIMENTS OF P. H. PENDER SON 27 No. Main Street Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 1051 CURTIS FEED STORE FLOUR — FEED — SEEDS 1 Railroad Street Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 213 S. C. BAKER COMPANY 4 So. Central Ave. Mechanicville. N. Y. Telephone 201 GRANT'S PARK AVENUE Mechanicville. N. Y. C. W. HUGHES AND CO.. INC. PAPER DEALERS and WHOLESALE STATIONERS Mechanicville. N. Y. Mike's Delicatessen 228 Park Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. � FRESH BAKERY PRODUCTS DAILY 3 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FREE DELIVERY Tel. 26 BOB 0X0NN0R SCHUYLER SERVICE STATION SUNOCO DYNAFUEL Half moon Yearbook, 1947 j BUCHDAHL'S Park Avenue I Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 9 MEN'S WEAR JULIETTE 200 Park Avenue Tel. 582 WOMEN'S APPAREL LEVINE'S DEPT. STORE Men's. Women's and Children's Clothing and Shoes JUVENILE FURNITURE AND TOYS 73-75-77 No. Main Street j Tel. 372-W When it comes to redecorating B Drop in At li WILBUR'S Wall Paper PANZA'S TAVERN j % H Opposite Brown's Bathing Beach Saratoga Lake. N. Y. A. PANZA and A. GOUCKEY. Prop. 2 McMahon's Cash Grocery 74 2 No. Main Street Mechanicville. N. Y. j Tel. 337 j ________________________________i ARMY NAVY STORE •] 3 60 No. Main St. — Mechanicville. N. Y. J SPORTS EQUIPMENT MEN'S CLOTHING WORK — DRESS — SPORT ; I 1 --------------------------------a i CLEMENTS MOTOR SALE 191 No. Central Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 24 Dealers of the OLDSMOBILE and Paints No. Main at River Street Mechanicville. N. Y. 66 Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 1 1 KELLY DRUG CO. y 216 Park Avenue 1 The Store of Courteous Service J. B. VINEHOUT JEWELER 210 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 518 | VT ANN’S NEWS ROOM Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. w A. E. S. GARAGE, Inc. 12-14 So. Central Avenue . Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 344 | J. E. CAMFIELD 235 Park Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. j Tel. 435 jj THE LOUISE BEAUTY SALON | State Theater Bldg. Tel. 890 j | O. K. SHOP 51 North Main Street Mechanicville. N. Y. E Tel. 970 jj S. J. MOORE CO. 216 Park Avenue ;i Mechanicville, N. Y. SHOES HOSIERY $ et THE HERRICK ART PRESS 20 No. Mian Street Mechanicville. N. Y. i Tel. 1551 CAMAROTA BROS. TAILORS j 218l 2 Park Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. Tel. 76-W W. T. POWERS 104 Park Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. if Bird’s Eye Frosted Foods HAYNER’S NEWS ROOM 218 Park Avenue Mechanicville. N. Y. BOSTON STORE 5 So. Main Street Mechanicville. N. Y. 1} Tel. 352 FANTAUZZI BROS. 205 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 747 jj } PARK MAIN CONFECTIONERY 1 No. Main Street Mechanicville. N. Y. J Tel. 1115- 1111 I HALLEN MOTOR COMPANY 11 North Central Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. Telephone 162 J Half moon Yearbook, 1947 — 67 A VOCATION WITH OPPORTUNITY ! ! LEARN BEAUTY CULTURE Our school is licensed by the State of New York and authorized to teach the Internationally-famous Marinello System. In just six short enjoyable months you can qualify for one of the many lucrative positions now available in the uncrowded field of beauty culture. Its scope extends to teaching, selling, demonstrating, operating, managing and owning your own beauty shop. Find out about this challenging and ex- citing “profession without depression” by visiting or sending to our school for our Free 24-page booklet, “Beauty-a-Career.” The Canale School of Beauty Culture 6-8 Elm Street Glens Falls. N. Y. Northern Auto Paris Co. Factory Distributors of Replacement Parts for Cars and Trucks 42 No. Main St. — Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 647 J. F. WELCH, Mgr. QUALITY SERVICE Compliments of RYAN PHOTO SHOP Canal St. Mechanicville, N. Y. Prop. DREW RYAN SARLE and SARLE 16 N. Central Ave. — Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 581 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’47 KORELL CO. Hill and Hudson Streets Mechanicville, N. Y. Telephone 620 Compliments of BLUE STREAKS COMPLIMENTS OF Helen Moore and Anna Pignatelli of the Saratogian Office UNION SUPPLY COMPANY ALL HOME APPLIANCES 110 Park Ave. Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 1566 Millards Radio Sales Service 17 Canal St. — Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 290-J Halfmoon Yearbook, 1947 68 I 1 TOWNE INSURES THE TOWN J. Blaine Towne GENERAL INSURANCE ANY KIND — ANY AMOUNT — ANY PLACE J. Hubert Towne MANAGER .wa eseKiMESWT : I 50 NO. MAIN STREET MECHANIC VILLE. N. Y. TEL. 8 Williams Confectionery A1 Smith Drugs 53 No. Main St. 54 No. Main St. Mechanicville. N. Y. Mechanicville, N. Y. Tel. 1120 Tel. 110-1 Congratulations to the Class of ’47 The Senior Class wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to the advertisers ot the Halfmoon for their generous co-operation in the publication of this book. 69 Half moon Yearbook, 2947 ------------------—------------- r FOR FOUR 1 GREATER DRIVING PLEASURE. LET US DRESS UP” FOUR CAR WITH ONE OR MORE OF THESE MODERN ACCESSORIES A CHEVROLET DE LUXE RADIO will bring you new driving pleasure. This fine radio has modem push-button automatic tuning and a full, res- onant tooe. The lateat bantam-type J tubes insure dependable oper- ation. A light-edged station pointer reduces glare for M greater night visibility. A DRIVING LAMP gives greater light distribution and better visibility while driving during inclement weather. The special V-typc cap. housing a 32- candlepower bulb, is hermetically V sealed. jf A BEAUTIFUL SET .. OF SEAT COVERS. V. specially designed for your Chevrolet. Made of San Toy material in a dis- k tinctive pattern. 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