Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

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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]

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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]