Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1950 volume:

HALFA4CCN 1930 PRESENTED BY THE SENICC CLASS OF HECIIANIOVII LE HIGH SCHOOL MECHANICVILLE, NEW YORK fable ef Cuitenti Title Page......................3 School Picture..................4 Table of Contents...............5 Foreword........................6 Dedication......................7 Faculty ....................... 8 Yearbook Staff.................11 Snapshots......................14 Classes F'teshmen....................16 Sophomores ............ 18 Juniors......................20 Class History..................22 Senior Pictures................23 Snapshots......................36 Sports Football ............. 38 Basketball ............. 40 Baseball ............. 42 T rack.......................43 Snapshots......................44 Advertisements.................45 Activities Student Council ........... 46 Patrol ............. 47 Service Club ............ 48 S. O. S......................50 Alpha........................51 Aristoi ............. 52 Camera Club ............ 53 Band and Orchestra ........... 54 Chorus ............. 55 Dramatics....................56 Senior Baby Pictures ..........58 Snapshots......................60 Patrons and Patronesses........61 Advertisements.................62 Snapshots......................63 Autographs.....................64 m Fcrewcrd We, the Class of 1950, have chosen the subject, “Mechanicville, Now and Then,” as the theme of our Yearbook. As we are the half-century class, wc feel that this is an appropriate time to review this topic, so that we may more fully understand and appreciate the history of our city. The influence of different factors on the development of Mechanicville has been compared in this Yearbook to the influence of the various activities and organizations in the school on the progress of a class. This year we are following the system of advertising which was started by the Class of 1949. According to this method the advertisements appear at the bottom of some of the pages throughout the entire publication rather than all being on the last few pages. If the name of one advertiser appears, he has pur- chased a complete page; if four names appear, each merchant has purchased one quarter of the page. We hope this will bring more forcefully to your attention the local firms who make this book possible. In appreciation of the many services rendered by them in our behalf, we, the Class of 1950, wish to dedicate our Yearbook to the entire faculty of Mechanicville High School. They have helped us when we needed help, encouraged us when we were discouraged, and guided us whenever we were in doubt. To those who have done so much for us we humbly dedicate this book. Dedication ► [6] Mr. Livingston Superintendent of Schools in Mechanicville. Mr. Bailey- Principal of Mechanicville High School; “Student Council” Advisor. M iss Hudson Guidance Teacher and Advisor. Mr. Whitbeck Dramatics; Half moon; Yearbook; Camera Club; Patrol; Junior Ushers; English 4; Public Speaking. Mr. Chandler English 3 and 4; “S. O. S.” advisor. Mrs. Whitehurst English 2 and 3. Mrs. McCormick English 1; “Red Cross”. Miss Golden Librarian. Mrs. Watt English Grade 8. Miss C. Ryan English 1; Social Studies 1. Miss Holden English 2; Spanish, 1, 2, and 3. Miss Tilly English 2; French 1 and 2; “Alpha” advisor. Miss Goodrich Latin 1, 2, and 3; “Aristoi” advisor. Mr. Smith American History 1 and 2; Wash- ington Club. Miss Smith American History 1 and 2. Mr. Hickey World History; Baseball Coach. Mrs. Hill Social Studies 1; General Math; Business Training. Miss Dugan Social Studies Grade 8. M.. Overton General Science; Chemistry; Physics. M iss Noonan Biology; Health and Hygiene Mrs. Comeau General Science Grades 8 and 9. Miss Seaman Elementary Algebra; Intermediate Algebra; Trigonometry. M iss Howe Plane Geometry; Solid Geometry. M iss Cronin Mathematics Grade 8. M iss Picket Business Training; Elementary- Algebra; Business Arithmetic. Miss Hinckel Typing I; Secretarial Practice; “Service Club” advisor. M iss K. Ryan Shorthand 1 and 2; Transcription; Business Law. M iss Nosher Business Training Grade 8. Miss Cookingham Bookkeeping 1 and 2. Mr. Cavanaugh Salesmanship; Truant Officer. Mrs. Welch High School Chorus; Harmony; Rudiments. Mr. Korkosz Band and Orchestra. Mr. Izzo Junior High School Chorus. M iss Antolick Advanced Design; Art Apprecia- tion; Advanced Rep.; Rep. I. M iss Record Mechanical Drawing 1 and 2. Mrs. Kellogg Design I; Eight Grades Art. Miss Feeney Home Economics, Junior and Senior High School. Mr. Brown Industrial Arts, Junior and Senior High School. Mr. Weigle Football Coach; Track Coach. Mr. Kalbough Basketball Coach; Assistant Baseball Coach. Miss Dalton Girls’ Gym Teacher, Junior and Senior High School. Miss Wilson Secretary to Mr. Livingston. Miss Rogers Secretary to Mr. Bailey. of January. , 19 0 yearbook Staff Many factors arc included in the successful government of Mechanicville. Each of the com- missions must perform its work competently to keep city affairs running smoothly. This is also true of the Yearbook stafT in our school. The staff is composed of four groups: editorial, business, pictorial, and art. As the city govern- ment’s goal has been to establish a prosperous and well organized city, the goal of the Yearbook staff has been to publish a well rounded Yearbook which covers all phases of school life. The edi- torial staff has been in charge of collecting and assembling the written material. The business staff has held the responsibility of raising sufficient funds to publish a Yearbook. This group has sold hot dogs and coffee at games, candy, writing paper, greeting cards, wrapping paper, stuffed animals, magazines, and various other items. Tin- pictorial work was done under the direction of the assistant editor. The activity pictures wen- taken by members of the Camera Club. Most of the art work was done by Bruce Bussing. Mar)- Camarota and Althea Quinn are the co-editors of this Yearbook, Santa Capuano is assistant editor, and Dione Whitbcck and Philip Zurlo arc the business managers. The facultv advisor is Mr. Earl Whitbcck. yearbook Staff Treasurer, Anthony DiBello; Co-Editors, Mary Camarota and Althea Quinn; Business Manager, Dione Whitbeck. Seated at the desk is Business Manager, Phili ) i urlo. Priscilla Tabor; Kenneth Smith: Antoinette I irgilio; Kathleen Conley; Margie Delano; Maureen Foley. Josephine Carriero; James Cavanaugh; John Ronan; Richard Phelps; Jack Brennan. Standing are Chester Hayner; Adelbert Lavery; Richard Wright. Seated arc Patricia Kiley; Ger- trude Finn; Lorraine Petronis; Wanda i uzick. Patricia Hipivell; Assistant Editor, Santa Capu- ano; Sylvia DeCrescente. Marguerite Nolen; Mary Fusco: Mary Alice Bocchi; Alice Button; Mary Jane Richards. Seated is Lloyola Hostetter. [ 13] Wa n uf ic4-upe Halionct I Bank Lee died Conner © I rilain Sf. and Pfl k,Ave oh -Ihe Dn-lc of ENGLISH Cl.ASS Marie Frederiro; Connie Santagato; Fred Donavan; Mrs. McCormick; Armand 1 zo; George McBride; Fred Batehler; Daniel Mulvihill; Robert Hannah; Donald Micholowski. Nancy Wixtcd; Arthur Luke; Robert Leinrow; Marie Frederico; Eugene Lynch; Henry Rose; Felix D’Avignon; Irma Thompson; Raymond Armand Izzo; Louis Tourtclott; Louis Guam- ello; Edward Dalton; James Gori; Mrs. Comeau; Raymond Callanan: Ramon Ceccotti; Joan Calla- han; Lorraine McLenithan; Richard Martin; Francis Costanzo; John Costanzo. HISTORY CLASS I Idler. GENERAL SCIENCE CLASS r E E N LATIN CLASS Joseph Paid la; Ira nk Cocozzo; Phyllis Noonan; Katherine Russo; Margaret Provancher. BOYS’ PHYSICAL KDUCATION CLASS Standing are VVilliatn Campbell; Louis Tourte- lott; Louis Guamcllo; William Betts. Kneeling are Francis Costanzo; Louis D’Ambro; Isadore Cyr; Daniel Canavan; Anthony Cocozzo; Arthur VanDetta; William Poucher; Patsy Palmer; Felix D’Avignon; Otis Baker. ALGEBRA CLASS M iss Picket; Robert Tassy; Daniel Canavan; James Durante; Pat Fusco; Mary Alice Cava- naugh; Ellen Sykes; Katherine Russo. [17] ENGLISH CLASS Phyllis Rocco; Betty Jane Herrington; Henry- Rose; Marion Newell; Ann Peluso; Miss Holden; David Rogers; Ralph Tabor; Chester Ciepiela; Roger LaBelle; Doris Tucillo; Rita Weir; Shirley Curtis. Carolyn Kilcy; Barbara Moore; Jane Ann Loman; Miss Noonan; Paul Bassett; Vincent Lanzonc. Barbara Seneeal; Sally Phelps; Margaret Con- ley; Robert Jennings; Carmine Fusro; Mary O’Keefe; Ann DePaul; William Crounse; Pierce Canty. BIOLOGY CLASS HISTORY CLASS $ € E H © A4 © P E S SHORTHAND CLASS I’li Roceo; Marion Newell; Angclinc Petto- i;i. s i Cathi-rine Ford; Jane Lombardo; Cather- ine Dunbar; Marie Forte; Teresa Miranda; Ann Pcluso. Rita Cavanaugh; John Holland; John Allen; John Garland; Mrs. Whitehurst; Richard Coyne; Gene Helin; Ann Marie Belmonte; Eugene LaClaire; Joan Ann Ford; Adele D’Aloia; Jane Whitehurst; Teresa Miranda; Dolores D’Aloia; Standing are Jane Ann Loman; Betty Jane Herrington; Barbara Maul; Rudolph Daugherty. Seated are Jack Nolan; Robert Fitch; Ralph Tabor; Fred Baxter; Richard Rhodes; Carolyn Kiley Maurice Maloney; Carol Groben; Ray- mond DeCrescente. ENGLISH CLASS GEOMETRY CLASS E S © © © M © © $ © ENGLISH CLASS Madeline Capuano; Lydia Marinello; Anna Fiacco; Agnes DiNallo; Philomcna Fabio; Alice Borden; Marilyn Baker; Shirley Riley; Margaret Newell; Patricia McGuire; Marie Cavota. TRIGONOMETRY CLASS Barbara Faulkner; Christine Sykes; Patricia Ryan; Bettina Izzo; Marie Iaeobelli; Miss Sea- man; John Keniry. HOME ECONOMICS CLASS Standing are Carmella Fruci; Margaret Gar- gano; Dorothy Vosburg; Anna Burlinger; Janice Whitbeck; Sylvia D’Alberto. Seated are Margie Izzo; Gene Robins; Betty Pitcheralle; Jo Ann Jerome; Marilyn Baker; Gene Merrill; Barbara Russom; Carol Lane. J N I R S [20] PHYSICS CLASS |.Alw nd Lane; James MacNeil; William Sioiki i. Keith Russell; Franc is Enzien; Harvey La Bar; Sam Mastrianni; Patsy Michele; Edward Millar; Fred Herrington. HISTORY CLASS Dorothy Petronis; Barbara Russom; Patricia DeLueia; Mr. Smith; Fred Herrington; Beverly DeCelle; Joan Hogan; Patricia Ryan. TRANSCRIPTION CLASS Frances Dworak; Patricia McGuire; Agnes DiNallo; Madeline Capuano; Anna Genevick; Joan Murphy. I u J N City History The first residents of the area now known as Mechanicville were Mohawk Indians. It was not long, however, before white men were attracted to the locality, which was known as the Burrow. Most of the early inhabitants were farmers. 1811 The name Mechanicville was the first used, perhaps suggested by the erection of a woolen mill. Other industries were begun soon after, among them being the first friction match com- pany in America. 1859 The village of Mechanicville, with a popu- lation of approximately eight hundred, was in- corporated under a general law of the state. Eleven years later a special charter was passed by the Legislature, and officers were elected under the new enactment for the first time. 1915 Mechanicville was incorporated as a city, with a non-partisan commission form of govern- ment. During the following year the Barge Canal was completed, making the older Champlain Canal unnecessary. The bridges in Mechanicville were removed and the old canal filled in, forming one of the main streets in the business section. 1950 Mechanicville is now an industrial city, whose products arc sent to all sections of the United States. Its transportation, educational and recreational facilities are constantly being im- proved. Since the time of the early settlers, the citizens of Mechanicville have worked diligently. Now, their hope is that this city, with its long industrious past, may have a future as bright. Class History 1946 The Class of 1950 entered Mechanicville High School as freshmen. We took part in some activities, but as a whole this first year was un- eventful. Most of us were looking foiward to later years. 1947 As sophomores we became a little more important in the scheme of events. The students with higher averages became members of the Sophomore Honor Society. More of us took active parts in clubs and sports. 1948 Upper-classmen at last. It was in our Junior year that loyalty to our class and classmates became an important part of us. Working to- gether, we held our first class formal, the Junior Prom, held in May. A Washington Club of fifty- two members was formed. Work on our Yearbook was also begun during this year. 1949 The long awaited senior year had finally arrived. It was hard to realize this fact, even as we chose colleges and careers for the next year. Our Senior Ball was held in December. During Easter vacation the trip to Washington was made. Following this was the last and hardest part of our high school career. Final exams and regents came ever closer, ready to determine whether or not we would graduate. 1950 Now it is almost time for graduation. After this each one will follow his own path, and these paths will go in many different directions. We will look back over our high school years often, and perhaps a bit wistfully, but we will also look ahead with eager anticipation of unknown things to come. [22] (HecUar-tville.“ Bonk'’ on fhe connen of Main, Sf drid PeiR Ave . on dole of JcmudRcj. 1950 Sidle Bank of AlbdriLj GIFFORD ABBEY “Tex” “Wit is the only wall between us and the dark.' Service Club 2, 3, 4. LENA AMBERSINE “Una” “A little friend may prove a great friend. Girls' Athletic Club. KENNETH ANATRIELLO “Kernel” “A good sport is always in demand. Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. MARY ALICE BOCCHI “Alice” “In those dark eyes the sparkling spirit of mischief dwells. Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; G.A.C. 1, 3; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Jr. Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club; Carnival Committee. JOHN BRENNAN “Jack” “What should a man do but be merry? Carnival Committee; Yearbook Staff; Hai.fmoon Staff. RALPH BURK “Mabel” “A boy with gentle way, destined to a great future. Sophomore Class Secretary; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Washington Club. BRUCE BUSSING “Bruce” “It is easier not to speak a word at all than to speak more words than we should. Yearbook Art Staff 3, 4; Dramatics. ALICE BUTTON “Liz” “A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, and most divinely fair. Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club I, 2; Youth Commission 1; Chorus 1, 2; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Prom Committee; Hysterics; Jr. Usher; Cheerleading 2, 3; Wash- ington Club. Louis Kur's Camera Shop [24] MARY CAMAROTA “Mary” uWhen a young lady's as mild as she's game and as game as she's mild, she becomes queen.” Pm Frrfhinan H. R.; Vicc-Pres. Sophomore elatu; Treas. Junior Class; Vice-Pres. Senior CUm Vice-Pit . S.O.S.; Vice-Pres. Alpha; Vice- pr� Arisloi; Jr.-Sr. Prom Com.; Junior Usher; Student Council 2, 4; Co-Editor Yearbook; Half- moon Staff. JOSEPH CAPECI “Sonny” “So many worlds, so much to do.” Transfer from Stillwater; Basketball 4; Dramatics. MARY CAPUANO “Mary Bess” “A smile and a helping hand for all Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.C. 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Service Club. SANTA CAPUANO “Sant” “Every virtue is more fair when it appears in a friendly person . Alpha; Aristoi; Junior Usher; Asst. Editor Yearbook. JOSEPHINE CARRIERO “Jess” “A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men.' Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Spanish Club 3; Junior Prom Com.; Senior Ball Com.; Yearbook Staff; Asst. Editor Half moon. JAMES CAVANAUGH “Prof “To know him well is to like him better. Dramatics; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Junior Usher; Intramural Softball 2. MARTIN CHAUVIN “Mini” “A lively lad, who's never sad.” Transferred from La Salle. EDWIN CIEPIELA “Ed” “Is that mischief dancing in his eyes?” Camera Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Treas. A.A.; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Usher; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Library Club 1. Park Food Market Breslaw Brothers [25] Martone's Liquor Store Central Dairy Clarky ELTON CLARK “Labor is itself a pleasure” Service Club 1 ; Band 1 ; Track 1,2; Camera Club. CATHERINE CLEMENTS “Kate” “As merry as the day is long ” G.A.C. 1; Basketball 1, 2; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Camera Club. KATHLEEN CONLEY ‘ Katie0 “A cute little girl with a cute little way Service Club 1, 2; G.A.C. 1; Library Club 1; S.O.S.; Alpha; Yearbook Staff; Cheerleading 3, 4; Dramatics. JUNE CYR “June “Silence is a virtue which she possesses. Treasurer Sophomore Home Room. I MMu ANGELA DE CRESCENTE “Angie” “What's to be, is bound to be; so nothing ever worries me. Basketball 3, 4; Dramatics; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Camera Club; Hai.fmoon Staff; Year- book Staff; Band 1 ; Washington Club. SYLVIA DE CRESCENTE “Syl” “Fate grants this lady fair, charm and grace beyond compare. Student Council 1, 3; Yearbook Staff; Junior Prom Committee; Hai.fmoon Staff. MARJORIE DELANO “Margie” “A ready wit, a pleasant smile— a friendly manner, a cheerful style. Band 1; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Alpha; Junior Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; Dramatics; Cheerleading 3, 4; Halfmoon Staff; Senior Ball Committee; Washington Club. MARY DEVITO “Mary” “Cheerfulness is the sunny ray of life. Student Council 4; G.A.C. 1; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Hai.fmoon Staff; Basketball 3, 4; Camera Club. (26 1 Kearney's Service Station Mastrianni Brothers Camarota Brothers The Vogue Shop PASQUALE DEVITO “Patsy” uMy hr art is warm with the friends I make” Intramural Bowling 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; President Junior-Senior Class; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Mai vmoon Staff; Basketball 2; Junior Prom Com- m,ttre. Junior Usher; Senior Ball Committee; Chorus 4. ANTHONY 1)1 BELLO “I)ce” His manner is carefree; his spirit is gay” Basketball 2; Intramural Bowling 3, 4; Treas. Service Account; Alpha; Aristoi; Camera Club; Treas. Halfmoon; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff. JULIUS DRAGONETTE “Jules” He's not too bashful, nor too bold, he's exactly right we're told ” Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3; Football 3, 4. ANNE DUNN “Annie” UThe gift of gaiety may itself be the greatest good fortune G.A.C.; Rockettcs 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee. DEBORAH DYER “Debbie” A smiling face bespeaks a smiling heart ” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; S.O.S.; Alpha; Yearbook Staff; Pres. Freshman Class; Alternate Student Council 3; Treas. Dramatics. MARDEN EL WELL “Barney He mixes reason with pleasure, and pleasure with mirth ” Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. ROBERT FELLOWS “Bob” It is sometimes the man who opens the door who is the last to enter” Hai.fmoon Staff; Dramatics. JOSEPH FIACCO “Joe” His only fault is that he has no fault.” Fire Patrol 2; Student Council 3; Vice-Pres. A.A. 3; Pres. A.A. 4; Intramural Bowling 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Yearbook Staff; Treas. Senior Class; Senior Ball Committee. Ray's Newsroom Mechanicville Coal Company [27] T. and A. Market Miss Paper City Diner ‘Trudy’’ GERTRUDE FINN “Popularity has never changed her pleasing personality .” Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Chorus I, 2; L.T.O. 1,2; G.A.C. 1,2; Canteen Youth Commission 2; Pres. S.O.S.; Y'ice-Pres. Sophomore Homeroom; Secretary Junior Homeroom; Junior Usher; Alpha; Secretary Junior Class; Junior Prom Com- mittee; President Aristoi; General Chairman Carnival; Yearlx ok Staff; Senior Ball Committer; Washington Club. JOSEPH FITZPATRICK “Fit� ’’ “Joking decides great things, stronger and better ojt than earnest can.’’ Camera Club 4; Senior Ball Committee. MAUREEN FOLEY ‘Maureen’’ “Cheerfulness and content are great beautifiers.” Transferred from C.C.H.S.; G.A.C. 2; S.O.S.; Yearbook Staff; Dramatics 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Carnival Committee. MARY FUSCO “Fusco” “Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Chorus 1, 2; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Library Club; Yearbook Staff; Camera Club 3; Secretary Sophomore Home- room; Carnival Committee; G.A.C. 1; Intra- mural Basketball 3; Washington Club. RUTH GORI “Ruth’ “I am a part of all that I have met.” Service Club 4; Junior Usher; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; G.A.C. 1, 2; Washington Club. CHESTER HAYNER “Skids” “The heart that is truly happy never grows old” S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Intramural Basketball 3; Camera Club 3, 4; Dramatics; Yearbook Staff; Junior Usher; Senior Ball Committee; Intramural Bowling 4. PATRICIA HIPWELL “Pat” “True merit is like a river; the deeper it runs, the less noise it makes ” S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Carnival Committee; Yearbook Staff. LLOYOLA HOSTEITER “Odie” “She is gay and lots of fun, a well-liked pal to everyone. G.A.C. 1, 2; Orchestra 2; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Student Council Alternate 3; Yearbook Staff; Senior Ball Committee; Hai.fmoon Staff; Band 1, 2; Washington Club. Smith's Drug Store Matrazio Florist [28] Paddock Flowers O. K. Shop “Howie” HOWARD HUNT “A good man never dies.” Football Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Fire Patrol 1, 2, 3, Chief 4; Junior Usher; Halfmoon Staff; Camera Club 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3; Student Council 4; Washington Club. LOUIS IANNIELLO “Lou” “Genius is sometimes contained within small bounds ” Ireas. Sophomore Class; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Student Council President 4; Intramural Bowl- ing 3, 4; Intramural Baseball 1; Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3; Camera Club; Boys’ State; President A.A. DONALD INGRAHAM “Don” “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart” Service Club 1, 2; Vice-President 3; President Service Club 4; Junior Prom Committee; Drama- tics 3, 4. ERNEST IZZO “Frosty” “A fine athlete and a good sport, too.” Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. THOMAS KELLY “Mort” “A humorist through and through— School sure will be dull without you.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Dramatics 3, 4; President Sophomore Class; Vice-President Junior Class; Student Council; Youth Commission. PATRICIA KILEY “Pat” “Beauty is a form of peace.” G.A.C. 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Orchestra I, 2; L.T.O. 3; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Hysterics; Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Wash- ington Club; Carnival Committee. CAROLYN KNAPP “Carey” “Whatever have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do well. Whatever I have devoted myself to, have devoted myself completely.” G.A.C.; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; S.O.S.; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Hysterics; Carnival Committee; Dramatics; Yearbook Staff. ADELBERT LA VERY “Del” “A good neighbor is a great blessing.” Transfer from Mount Herberts; Camera Club. Powers Market The Saratogian [29] Sandy Spring Farms Miranda and Fountaine GERALD LEE “Jerry “Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” Service Club 1 ; Baseball 3. JEAN LEYLAND “Jeanic “Let fortune's bubbles rise and fall; She who is happy is more than them all.' Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2; Chorus 1,2; Hysterics. EDWARD LUTHER “Eddie” “The man that loves and laughs must sure do well” Football 1, 2, 3, 4. ALICIA MABB “Lish” “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” Transferred from Round Lake; Half moon Staff. STEWART MOLL “Windy” “A boy who has a natural genius for combining business with pleasure ” Student Council 1; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Washington Club. ISABELLA N A POLIT AN E Tzzy” “Petite, black haired, and tiny, too; there isn’t anything she can't do.” Chorus 1, 2; Hysterics 1, 2; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Camera Club; Yearbook Staff. PATRICIA NASH “Pat” “Kindness is wisdom” G.A.C. 1, 2; Halfmoon Staff. MARGUERITE NOLEN “Maggie” “Humor springs best from happiness.” Service Club 3, 4; Secretary Service Club 4; G.A.C. 1, 2, 3; S.O.S.; Alpha; Dramatics 4; Secretary Senior Class; Junior Usher; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Year- book Staff; Washington Club. r 3o i Army and Navy Store Raloid Tool Co., Inc. ALLAN OFFENBACKER Slim “Some think the world was made for fun and frolic, and so do I.” Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, t 4; Chorus 3, 4; L.T.O. 2, 3, 4; Dramatics; Yearbook Staff. PAUL O’KEEFE “Pec-Wee “Rich in common sense.” Hai.fmoon Staff. JUNE PALMER “June’ “Her little voice so soft and kind” Transferred from North Creek; Jr. Prom Com- mittee. PHILIP PALMER “Philly “He never seems to have a care; Where there's fun. he's always there” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Washington Club. LORRAINE PETRONIS “Lome “Simplicity, not complexity, is the keynote to greatness.” G.A.C. 3; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club. RICHARD PHELPS “Dick “Never still when a chance for fun turns up ” Service Club 1; Yearbook Staff; Camera Club; Washington Club. ALPHONSE PIGNATELLI “AI “Happiness is achieved only by making others happy .” Camera Club 4; Baseball 1; Bowling 3, 4; Wash- ington Club. NANCY PITCHERALLE “Nancy “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” Chorus 1, 2, 4; Service Club 1. [31 1 A. E. S. Garage C. M. Fort Son P. H. Pender Son Verdicchio Cleaners “Joan” JOAN PROVANCHER “High aims form great character, and great objects bring out great minds Chorus 1, 2, 3; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Carnival Committee; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club. ALTHEA QUINN “Althea “Few things are impossible to diligence and skill Band and Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; L.T.O. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.C. 1, 2; Student Council 1 2, 4; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Co-Editor of Yearbook; Girls State Delegate; HalpmoON Staff; Sr. Ball Committee; Carnival Committee 3, 4; Washington Club. MARY JANE RICHARDS “Mary Jane” “Welcome as the flowers in May G.A.C. 1,2; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Cheerleading 2, 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Service Club 4; Carnival Committee; Washington Club. ROBERT ROGERS “Bob “Do away with sorrow and let’s be gay Camera Club. JOHN RONAN “Slivers” “Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great Service Club; Chorus 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Student Council 3; Camera Club 4; Yearbook Staff; Foot- ball Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Usher. FRANCIS RUBINO “Frank ’ “A good sport, a true friend, a great guy ’ Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. LUCILLE RUBINO “Lou “Loyal be to loyal friends ’ G.A.C. 1,3; Alpha; Basketball 3; Chorus. HENRY SMITH “Ha k” “Look not thou down but up! Book Club; Yearbook Staff. Ahearn's Jewelry Homestyle Bakery [32] Curtis Feed Store Rinaldi's Shoe Store KENNETH SMITH “Ken” “Knowledge is power S.O.S.; Alpha: Aristoi; Delegate to Hoys’ State; Washington Club; Dramatics; Service Club 1, 2, t, t; Chorus 3, 4; Yearbook Staff. RAYMOND A. STOCKER “Tony” It's creditable to keep up one's spirit. Virtue's its own reward; so's jollity. 1 rack; Football 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Camera Club President 3, 4; Junior Usher; Yeaibook Staff; Intramural Bowling 4; Senior Ball Committee. PRISCILLA TABOR “Pert” “Sweet of temper, kind of heart,-— Always ready to do her part. Spanish Club 3; G.A.C. 1,2; Secretary Sophomore Homeroom; Senior Ball Committee; Carnival Committee; S.O.S.; Secretary Youth Commission I, 2; Student Council Secretary; Junior Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff. CHARLOTTE TOURTELLOT “Lottie” “7 he smile, the cheerful. happy smile was made for peace and happiness. Hai.fmoon Staff. ELMER TOURTELLOT “Elmer” “Men of few words are the best men. Service Club 1, 4. EDMUND UR BAETIS “Ed ”The rule of my life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure my business. S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff. GEORGE VAN DE1TA “Hippo” “To worry little, to study less; is my idea of happiness. ' Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Jr. Prom Committee; Hai.fmoon Staff; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. GLORIA VERDILE “Gloria” 14A light heart goes a long way ” G.A.C.; Red Cross. r 33] Cloverleaf Tavern L B. K. Lines, Inc. •Rosie ROSE VERDILE A little body often harbors a great soul . G.A.C. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Washington Club. ANTOINETTE V1RGILIO Toni “Belter to give than to take.' Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.C. 1,2; Dramatics Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 1, 2; Sewing Club 4. RAYMOND WALDRON Rayinic Equaled by few and excelled by none Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. PHILIP WALSH Phil “Good nature joined with sense. Hai fmoon Staff. PATRICIA WELCH Patty “She has a sweet and attractive kind of grace. Treasurer Freshman Homeroom; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Camera Club; Washington Club. DIONE WHITBECK Donnie “A cheerful smile; a helping hand These are her gifts to her fellowman.’ G.A.C. 1 ; Service Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer Service Club 3; First Vice-President Service Club 4; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Junior Usher; Business Manager Yearbook. RICHARD WILTSEY “Gootch “They laugh that win. Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Washington Club; Yearbook Staff. PAUL WOODDELL Woodic “Good sense and good nature are never separated. Service Club 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Washington Club; Carnival Committee. H. R. Haddleton Collins Flower Shop [34] Northern Auto Parts Union Supply Co. “Dick” RICHARD I). WRIGHT “Thoughtfulness makes friendships, and thoughtfulness keeps them.” Service Club 2, 3, 4; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Year- book Staff; Dramatics 4; Junior Usher; Chorus 4; W'ashington Club. ANTHONY ZULLO “Tony” “The will to do well is the next thing to having power ” Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Washington Club. PHILIP ZURLO “Duke” “Outstanding is his character; Outstanding in his ability.” Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Bowling 2; L.T.O. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Yearbook Staff; S.O.S.; Aristoi Secretary-Treasurer; Dramatics Club; Senior Ball Committee; Alpha Secretary-Treasurer. WANDA ZUZICK “Wanda “Her friendship is as good as gold.” S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.C. 3; Y'earbook Staff; Washington Club. Albert's Oakes [35] WooIsey's Store Stewarts Ice Cream fllec bontcville Mi localed uifierae S notu loca loco ed. X Sep-femb o M e r iq b Schoo I Qhool l is -f- he Dale xn oo |M I IS Mcchanicville has long been a sports-minded city, from olden times up to the present. It is noted for its old teams who played against teams from the nearby cities of Cohoes, Troy and Watervliet. For the most part, the teams were made up of volunteers and older men. They had a football and a baseball field marked out in a very rough cow pasture just north of the Leland Farm. Some of the spectators used to come to the games on the trolley and by horse and wagon, but the majority arrived by way of “Shanks Marc.” When the present High School was built, the teams used to hold games, which consisted mostly of track events, on the athletic field in back of School 1. All of the things mentioned above were carried on without faculty supervision. I oday the high school sponsors all types of inter-scholastic sports, such as track, football, baseball, and basketball. Mechanicville has come a long way up in the sports world from unorganized to organized sports and from a cow pasture to a beautiful Recreation Field. rootbcill A look back at “ 49” football showed a hot and cold team winning but two games while dropping five. 1 he seventh and final game was probably the best played game of the year. This game saw a scrappy Raider eleven hold the highly favored Saratoga team to a 6 to 2 victory. Delmar 24........ Watervliet 12.... Albany Academy 8. Scotia 0......... Lansingburg 20... Hudson 26........ Saratoga 6....... SCORES. 1949 September 24 M. II. S. 7 .September 30 M. H. S. 24 ...October 8 M. H. S. 7 ...October 14 M. H. S. 13 ...October 21 M. H. S. 6 ...October 29 H. S. 6 . November 5 M. 11. S. 2 (38 1 Frosty I zo A1 Varum M.H.S. M.H.S. M.H.S. M.H.S. M.H.S, M.H.S. M.H.S. M.H.S. M.H.S. M.H.S. M.H.S. Frank Rubino UirtTEALL 27 Draper ...................... 20 38 Johnstown ................... 37 26 Cohoes ....................... 21 27 Gloversville ................. 39 41 Gloversville ................. 51 39 Draper ...................... 36 37 Catholic Central ............. 44 40 Saratoga .................... 47 44 Scotia ...................... 59 47 St. Peter’s ................. 22 32 Saratoga ..................... 50 Rav Waldron John Pctta Phil Palmer Junior DeVito Jack Nolan Kernel Anatriello M.H.S... BASEBALL M.H.S. M.H.S... M.H.S. M.H.S. SCORES 5 Ballston 4 •vi.n.o. . M.H.S. . 4 Saratoga 2 M.H.S. 1 Draper 5 M.H.S. 16 St. Peter • M.H.S. . 2 Scotia ............ 15 Delmar ............. 4 Draper ............ 3 Scotia 5 St. Peter’s 5 M.H.S. 18 16 M.H.S. 12 2 M.H.S 5 8 M H S 6 0 M.H.S. 12 Lansinffburg 5 Watervlirt .. 6 Saratoga J Hudmn ....... 0 8 3 2 o American Firework Company DiSiena Refrigeration and Appliances Louise Beauty Salon Wilbur's Wall Paper and Paints The Bridal Shop Fantuzzi Venetian Tavern Enzien's L. D'Amico Sons Bottling Company Howland's Flower Shop B. H. Gulf Center Levine's Department Store Modern Plumbing and Heating The Herrick Art Press Central Avenue Socony Station Gilheany's Liquor Store Ci mi no's Delicatessen [451 Student Council Since 1915, Mec hanic villc has been governed by a mayor and a board of commissioners, who are elected by the c itizens. In our high school the governing body, which is elected by the students, is the Student Council. This group is composed of the Senior Class Officers. Junior President, Service Club President, Patrol Chief, Yearhook Editors, and a representative from each sophomore, junior, and senior home- room. The two faculty advisors arc , lr. Bailey and Mr. Whitbeck. I his year the Counc il has been very active. One of its major accomplishments was the super- vision of the school-wide election which was held in January. Another task for which the Council is responsible is the making and enforcing of rules pertaining to the youth canteen. Officers: President, Louis Ianniello; Vice- President, Marie Iacobelli; Secretary, Priscilla Tabor; Treasurer, Mickey Anatriello. Student Council Advisor, Mr. Hailey; Jane II hitehurst; Mary Camarota; Althea Quinn; Marie Forte. Marie Forte; Patsy DeVito; Frankie Enzien; Ernest Mone; Don Ingraham; Ann DcPaul; Howard Hunt; Patricia Sullivan; Patricia Holland; Marguerite Solen; Keith Russell; Donald Dougherty. Priscilla Tabor; Jane Whitehurst; Mary (■arnarota; Mickey Anatriello; Althea Quinn; Marie Iacobelli; Patsy Del ito; Marie Forte. Compliments of A. J. Fantuzzi, M.D. Gloria's Beauty Shop I)citre I It was in 187 that the first fire-fighting com- l .in was formed in Mechanicville. This group served the community well and in 1884 the Mechanicville Volunteer Fire Department was officialis organized. This department competently protects the lives and property of the citizens whenever a fire occurs. The Patrol is the club which serves this purpose in our high school. It is the responsibility of these students to clear the school quickly and completely in case of fire. Another duty of the Patrol is to supervise the halls between classes. Howard Hunt is captain of the Patrol; Nick DeCrescentc and Joseph DeMarco are lieutenants. Patsy Michele is the treasurer of this group, whose faculty advisor is Mr. Earl Whitbeck. Lieutenant, Ivan Mignano; Chief, Howard Hunt; Lieutenants, Tony Carlini, and Joseph DeM arco. Robert and Richard Thranc; Anthony DcLano; Donald Micholowski; John Lee; John Costanzo. Harvey Hayner; Daniel Mulvihill; David Rogers; Douglas McWhinnie. Missing from these pictures are Angelo DeLano; Patsy Michele; Edward George; Sick DeCrescente. f 47 ] Service Club Throughout the years, Mechanicvillc has formed many groups who give service to the community firemen, policemen, merchants, teachers, clergy, men, and various organizations. In our high school, the group which specializes in giving assist- ance to students and faculty is the Service Club. The many members of this organization perform varied duties under the capable direction of their President, Donald Ingraham; Vice-Presidents, Dione Whitbeck, Douglas Kipp, and Edwin Ciepiela; Secretary, Marguerite Nolen; and Treasurer, Janice Whitbeck. The members are divided into several sections, each of which has specified services to offer. Some work in the library, some take tickets at football games, and others usher at evening affairs, such as concerts. Groups of students also do secretarial work and coat-checking, as well as taking tickets at afternoon assemblies and movies. All Service Club members are on call to do errands for teachers. Many other services are performed by this large and very active organiza- tion, whose faculty advisor is Miss Maud Hinckel. Officers: President, Donald Ingraham; First Vice-President, Dione Whitbeck; Advisor, Miss Hinckel; Second 1 ice-President, Douglas Kipp; Treasurer, Janice Whitbeck; Third Vice-President, Edwin Ciepiela. Missing from this picture is Marguerite Nolen. Library Service Club: Standing are Marie DePaul; Teresa Miranda; Ellen Sykes; Connie Foley; Jane Emerson; Nancy Wixted; Shirley Clark; Beverly Baisley; Jo Ann Jerome; Mary Alice Cavanaugh; Nancy Herrick. Seated are Assistant Librarian, Mrs. Schefer; Sue Berk- man; Barbara Herrick; Librarian, Miss Golden, and Sally Phelps. Service Club Secretarial Croup . Mary Alice Bocchi, Mary Jane Richards; Madeline Capuano; Lorraine Petronis; Charlotte Tourtelott; Wanda Zu:‘cfi: Mary Fusco; Alice Button; Patricia Sash; Ruth Gori; Jean Leyland; Gerald Lee; Edwin Ciepiela. Evening Ushers: Antoinette Virgilio; Lor- raine McLcnithan; Margie Provancher; Lydia Marinello; Agnes DiNallo; Carol Lane; Margie Delano; Christine Sykes; Margaret Sewell; Joan Pitman; Jean Robens. I ice- president Dione Whitbeck leads the group. Ticket Collectors at Games: Standing are Anna Fiacco; John Selson; Gerald Lee; Lucille Bocchi; Marian Sewell; Pauline Fitch; Shirley Piley; Janet McMurray; Beth Sullivan; Dorothy l osburg; Louella George. Kneeling are Jerry Palmeri; James Durante; John Costanzo; Bernard Rivers; Pat Fusco. President Donald Ingraham leads this group. Ticket Collectors at Movies: Standing are Treasurer, Janice Whitbeck, and 1 ice-Presi- dent, Douglas Kipp, who lead the group. Seated are Marguerite Solen; Marvin Kipp: Gene Merrill; Genevieve Merrill; Irma But- ler; Jo Ann Jerome; Patricia Sullivan. Movie Projector Group: Standing are Daniel Mulvihill; Fred Donavan; Harvey I.aBar; Bernard Minor; Richard Wright; Gifford Abbey; Paul Wooddell; Ivan Mig- nano; Earl Wixted. Seated are Harold Horn; Anthony Carlini and Patsy Michele. Shop Group: Arthur Luke; Elmer Tourte- lott; Richard Martin; Mr. Brown; Richard Field; Louis Tourtelott. s. c. s. S. O. S. is the first honor society to which a student may belong. To be eligible for member- ship, the pupil must have maintained an average of at least 83..5 for his freshmen subjects. Due to conflicting meetings and rehearsals, S. O. S. was unable to hold a meeting until early January. At this first meeting pictures were taken for the Yearbook and officers were elected. Those chosen wrere: Joan Ann Ford, President; Jane Anne Loman, Vice-President; Barbara Maul, Secretary; and Patricia Sullivan, Treasurer. S. O. S. first began as an honor society for juniors, but this club’s name was changed to Alpha. The present S. O. S., or Sophomore Honor Society, was formed in 1947 by Mr. William Chandler, its faculty advisor. President, Joan Anne Ford; Vice-Presi- dent, Jane Anne Loman; Secretary, Barbara Maul; Treasurer, Patricia Sullivan. Michael Di.Sallo; John Solan; Richard Coyne; Patrick Mastropietro. Doris Tucillo; Jane Whitehurst; Rosella Amann; Beverly Mabb; Catherine Daly; Marilyn Turner; Jerry Palmieri; Richard Coyne. Mr. Chandler; Teresa Miranda; Michael Di.Sallo; Marlene Dugan; .Xancy Louprette. Those missing from these pictures are: Maurice Maloney; Carol Groben; Peter Enzien; Raymond DeCrescente; Marie Forte; Ann Belmonte; Marilyn Shinski. Pruyn Lumber Supply Co. Paramount Taxi Alpha Some settlements thrive and are prosperous. Their citizens work hard; the settlement becomes a village and then a city. Such is the story of Nlrchanicville. Likened to our city are the mi ni- her, of Alpha. They, too, have worked diligently, and membership in Alpha, the junior honor society, is their reward. 'I hese pupils have main- tained an average of at least 83 c during their first two years of high school. Membership in Alpha, and also the hope of winning scholarships are some of the incentives which have caused those honor students to strive to obtain high marks in their high school courses. This year 36 juniors have won membership in Alpha. The officers of Alpha are as follows: Francis Enzien, President; Jean Sullivan, V ice- President; Joan Crandall. Secretary; and Patricia Ryan, Treasurer. The faculty advisor to this group is Miss Tilly. President, Francis Enzien; Vice-President, Patricia Ryan; Secretary, Joan Crandall; Treasurer, Jean Sullivan. William Stocker; Don Canonica; Keith Russell; Fred Herrington; Bob Butler; Dick Field; Terry Webb; Robin Quinn; Donald Daugherty. Shirley Norton; Anne Genevick; Marie lacobelli: Barbara Russom; Mary Fragomeni; Christina Sykes; Barbara Faulkner; Norine Halloran. Beverly DeCelle; Lydia Marinello; Frances Duorak; Irma Butler; Pam Eagan; Joan McMurray; Audrey Flavin; Bettina Izzo. Missing from the pictures are: Janice H hit- beck; Sam Mastrianni; Frances Starks; Alice Borden; Jo Ann Jerome; Carmina Riccardi; Mary Micklas. Kelley Drug Co. Baker's Hardware De Crescente Distributing Company 4ri$tei As in a city people arc asked to join certain organizations, so in high school students with an average of 84 percent or over are eligible for Aristoi, the senior honor society. Early in the fall of this school year, the names of the seniors who would be members were made known, and the first meeting was held. At this meeting the following officers were elected: Trudy Finn, President; Mary Camarota, Vice- President; Philip Zurlo, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Blanche Goodrich is faculty advisor for the society. The main activity of the Aristoi consisted of an evening reception and an assembly program which was held in May. Secretary-T reasurer, Phili ) Zurlo; Aristoi Advisor, Miss Blanche Goodrich; Vice-Presi- dent, Mary Camarota; Presi- dent, Trudy Finn. Standing are Edwin Ciepiela; Edmond Urbaetus; Anthony Di- Bello; Louis Ianniello; Chester Hayner; Althea Quinn; Santa Capuano. Seated are Mary Jane Richards; Alice Button; Joan Provancher; Mary Alice Bocchi; Dione Whitbeck. Standing are James Cava- naugh; Richard Wright; Kenneth Smith; Patricia Kiley. Seated are Patricia Hipwell; Wanda Zuz‘ck; Ruth Gori; Barbara Martin. r 521 Ccimerc) Club The first newspaper enterprise in Mechanicville Ix-gun in 1854. Since then, except for short peiiods of time, there has always been at least one news publication circulated in this city. These various periodicals have all served a similar pur- pose: that of giving the citizens a clear picture of all events. in this high school, the Camera Club endeavors to fulfill that same purpose. They make photo- graphic records of all school events. This year the group has taken the activity and class pictures for die Yearbook; a movie of a football game was made and some members are working on a movie in collaboration with the dramatics class. The faculty advisor for the organization is Mr. Earl Whitbeck. Tony Stocker is the President of the Camera Club; Anthony DiBello is Vice-President; and Angela DeCrescente, Secretary-Treasurer. Secretary-Treasurer, Angela DeCrescente; 'ice-President, Anthony DiBello; President, Tony Stocker. Louis lanniello; Harvey LaBar ; Alphonse Pignatelli; James Mac. eil. Patricia DeLucia; Rita Russo; Sylvia D'Alberto; Mickey Anatriello. Adelbert Lavery; Richard Phelps; Howard Hunt. Band and 1 I10M1 1 Another section of the music department j- composcd of the band and orchestra. This year the band played for all home football games, a, well as many assemblies. The band members participated in the Flag Day Parade. The high school orchestra is the group which is heard at plays and also at the graduation exercises. The- two organizations presented a joint concert in the spring. Both groups are directed by Mr. Edward Korkosz. The following pictures include some of the members of the band. Standing are John Keniry; Edward Lane; Richard Handy; Dominick Palmieri. Seated are George M annello; Joseph Russo; Michael Walsh. Ronald Laurenzo; William Dennis; Donald Overton; Louis Palmer; Philip i urlo. Esther DeLucia; John Allen; Bernard Minor; Pierce Canty. Ann Marie Belmonte; Susan Phelps; Debbie Dyer; Daniel Mucci; Peter Laurenzo. Chcrtis fhr section of the United States in which Mechanicville is located is rich in folklore and folk songs. Perhaps it was this love of singing in the ,.ar|y -. tilers which prompted them to encourage the teaching of music in the first schools. In the Mechanicville High School we now have a large music department, one section of which is the high school chorus. The chorus, one of the largest groups in the school, is also one of the most active. In Decem- ber, a Christmas assembly was presented by the combined junior and senior choirs. The highlight of the program was a cantata, in which the chorus was assisted by teachers and pupils from other departments. After Christmas vacation, the chorus began work on their annual spring concert which was held in May. The high school chorus is directed by Mr. Welch and accompanied by Joan McMurray and Jane M arie Mastrianni. The following pictures include the members of the chorus who are members of the Senior Class. Paul Woodell; Alan Offenbacker; Richard Wright; Howard Hunt; John Ronan. Philip £ur o; Nancy Pitcheralle; Carolyn Knapp; Antoinette Virgilio. Josephine Carriero; Kenneth Smith; Mary Capuano; Richard Wiltsey. Carol Lane; Althea Quinn; Patsy DeVito; Tony Stocker. Dramatics The Dramatics Class of 1950 began the school year by discussing plans for the hysterics to be presented to the public for the benefit of the class. However, difficulties arose and it was decided to turn the project over to a capable alumnus, Sal Izzo, who, with the help of Tommy Kelly, is expected to complete it in time to be presented before Commencement. Immediately the class began writing scenarios for their moving picture. The theme of the picture is stealing. Joan Provancher was chosen as star and the picture is entitled “Dilemma”. Once started, work moved along at a steady pace, and as we go to press, several of the most important scenes have been shot. The picture will be shown to the entire school on class day. Dramatics originated in M. H. S. as a club and not as a regular subject. However, it was dis- covered that many students who wanted to join the club could not do so because it interfered with school work. That, added to the increasing influence of radio, theater, and television on stu- dents’ lives, was the reason for its being put on the school schedules in English period. It is a regular fourth year English subject and may be taken by seniors only. Leslie C Sibley, Chevrolet Dealer [56] Dramatic James Cavanaugh: Joan Provancher; Joseph Capeci; Marguerite Nolen; Kenneth Smith, John Honan; Richard Wright; Phil £urlo. Antoinette Virgilio; Mary DtA'ilo; Raymond U aldion; George J 'an Delta. Philip i urlo; Kathleen Conley; Carolyn Knapp. Chester Hayner; Deborah Dyer; Don Ingra- ham; Allan Offenbacker; Howard Hunt. Howard Hunt; John Ronan; Carolyn Knapp; Deborah Dyer. Thomas Kelly; Angela DeCrescente; Mary DeVito. McMahon's Cash Grocery W. Tallmadge Bullock I «ibv Paee Since history is the main theme of our Yearbook, we present some early pictures of members of the Class of 1950. Though it is hard to believe, we really were babies once, and the material on this and the opposite page is our evidence. You will recognize some of us immediately; others may take a while longer. So that no one will become too confused, the following list of names is given. Numbers correspond to the numerals on the snapshots. 1. This handsome young gentleman is Don Ingraham, flashing his brown eyes even then. 2. “Pert’ Tabor is the name of this curly-haired, cheerful little girl. 3. Kenny Smith smiles happily at the “birdie” in picture number three. 4. These two good-looking fellows arc Phil Palmer and Anthony Di Bello. 5. The enchanting little miss with the bonny blue eyes is Wanda Zuzick. 6. Looks as if petite Patty Welch is all ready to go to a party in her clown costume. 7. Another comely lass of the class of “50“ is Lorraine Petronis. 8. This jovial youngster with the gleeful smile is “Duke Zurlo. 9. The cute little cowboy with a great big hat is Sonny Capeci. 10. Looks full of mischief, doesn’t she? It’s Trudy Finn, snapped in a picturesque pose. 11. Believe it or not, this plump tot is “Odie” Hostetter. 12. Dione Whitbeck is the name of this small maiden with a twinkle in her eye. 13. The fair young lady all dressed in white is Alice Button. 14. Sporting those lovely long curls is our Senior Ball Queen, Sylvia DeCrescente. 15. The tiny light-haired lad in number 15, looking so angelic, is Johnny Ronan. 16. Grinning merrily at the camera from behind the big ball is one of our energetic cheerleaders, Katy Conley . 17. Another member of our cheerleading squad, Pat Kiley, gazes pensively into the camera. 18. This attractive young lad grew up to be our senior class treasurer, Joe Fiacco. 19. Two charming maidens with contagious smiles are Mary Jane Richards and Maggie Nolen. 20. Pictured at opposite ends of this cheerful group are Louie Ianniello and Ernie Mono. 21. The winsome, dark-haired lass in this snapshot is Althea Quinn. 22. This adorable blonde toddler is Ruth Gori. 23. Mary Jane Richards is shown in this picture, looking very pensive. 24. The lively lady in this picture is one of our art students, “Carey” Knapp. 25. Giddyap, horsie! Sonny Capeci, at left, is all ready for a ride. 26. Cute even at the tailor-tot stage of life, we see Mary Capuano. 27. This attractive and determined-looking fellow is Tony Stocker. 28. Playing with his teddy bear out in the sun is Paul Wooddell. 29. Here we have Dick Wright and “Mitzie” Chauvin, evidently in a jovial mood. 30. Smiling gaily, this flaxen-haired boy answers to the name of “Windy” Moll. 31. Isn't she a sweet little eyeful? It’s Mary Camarota, our Junior Prom Queen. 32. This little girl with the beautiful locks is our Yearbook assistant editor, Santa Capuano. 33. Blond curls and a big smile attract us to this early picture of Joe Fitzpatrick. Thus ends our list of tiny tots. For present-day photographs of the sophisticated seniors, see the Senior section. [59 1 I «iIm iis «ind ■«iiKnesses Estelle B. Ncsslc Mr. and Mrs. Earl D. Wooddell “Chet” Labar’s Grocery Frederick Devoe Claire Nosher Mrs. Michael Camarota Mrs. Harriet C. Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Francis Canavan Marie L. Antolick Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brownell Charlotte Record Edward Korkosz Catherine D. Cookingham Marion F. Tilly Doris S. Hills Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Quinn Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Burwash Miss Filomena Carriero Mr. and Mrs. William P. Finn Helen S. Moore Blanche E. Goodrich Margaret A. Feeney M ary Catherine Hudson F. Wayland Bailey William F. Chandler Mary E. Pickett Dorothy H. Welch Madge McCormick Louise Comeau Henrietta N. Watt Kathryn R. Ryan A Friend Mclvyn C. Livingston Dorothy C. Howe Agnes H. Dugan Nellie K. Cronin Mildred H. Whitehurst Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whitbcck DiSiena Paint Store Dorothy B. Seaman [61 ] Franz H. Moak Ins. Agency, Vincent Lavigna E. R. Moore Company Daniel Carr, Feed Grain Co. Wilbur F. Curtis C. W. Hughes Co., Inc. A. Buchdahl Canada Dry Bottling Co. Joyce's Log Tavern Joseph P. Gilheany, General Insurance Marotta's Newsroom Hudson Valley Gas Oil Company Selkis Motors S. C. Baker Co., Inc. J. B. Vinehout, Jeweler L. C. Balfour Company—Representative A. M. Hodgkins, P. O. Box 9, Schenectady r 621 AUTOGRAPHS |64]