Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1952 volume:

THE HALFMOON TREES think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. Joyce Kilmer The Senior Class of 1952 proudly presents this yearbook Meehaoicville Hidi School Meclianieville, New York TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword, Dedication, Appreciation........................................6 Faculty—Horticulturists...................................................7 Board of Education Conservation Department; Superintendent, Princi- pal—Forest Rangers...................................................8 Yearbook Staff...........................................................13 Snapshot Page............................................................16 Classes..................................................................17 Freshmen—Acorns......................................................18 Sophomores—Seedlings.................................................20 Juniors—Saplings.....................................................22 Snapshot Page............................................................24 Seniors—Mighty Oaks......................................................25 Baby Pictures—Little Acorns..............................................38 Sports...................................................................39 Football.............................................................40 Basketball...........................................................42 Track................................................................44 Baseball.............................................................45 Snapshot Page............................................................46 Activities...............................................................47 S.O.S.—Sapwood.......................................................48 Alpha—Sage Sapwood...................................................49 Aristoi—Heartwood....................................................50 Student Council—Redwoods.............................................51 Dramatics—Birches....................................................52 Camera Club—Landscapers..............................................53 Patrol—Fire Fighters.................................................54 Service Club-—Leaves.................................................55 Band. Orchestra—Pipes of Pan.........................................56 Chorus—Woodland Music................................................57 Patrons and Patronesses..................................................58 Advertisements...........................................................59 [5] The aim of this class of 1952 in producing this yearbook is to reveal advance- ment from humble freshman to happy seniors. To illustrate our progress toward that goal, we have chosen the theme ‘TREES”. As the leaves of a tree reveal its kind, we hope the leaves of our yearbook will set forth the kind of life enjoyed by students of Mechanicville High School. DEDICATION Many years ago, the foundation for M.H.S. was laid by citizens of many creeds and nationalities. Since then many changes have taken place in the beloved halls of our Alma Mater. Furthering these improvements, new plans arc under- way to better its facilities and appearance. One of these plans is the construction of a new gymnasium. With these ideas, we hope the future monarchs of the school forest will become sturdier and more enlightened. With this in mind, we, the class of 1952, dedicate this, the Halfmoon of “52”, to future progress of our school. Many times there wander through forests certain benevolent individuals who get a great deal of enjoyment from improving and aiding the well-being of the trees of the forest. In just such a way, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Comeau have kindly given us their time and efforts, not because it is their duty, but out of the kindness of their hearts. At this time we would like to express our appreciation to them. [6] BOARD OF EDUCATION The Conservation Department sees to it that laws and regulations are set up and enforced in regard to the safety and benefit of forests. Likewise, the Board of Education issues the regulations for our schools. Members are elected by the taxpayers for a period of two years. Harry C. Iden is the president. The treasurer is Arthur J. Dugan and the clerk is Melvin C. Livingston. The mem- bers are Father Aurigemma, D. Carr, J. Heffernan. H. TordofF, G. Hoover, G. Pickett. SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL The forest rangers are responsible for the growth, safety and quality of the forest. In our case our forest rangers are Melvin C. Livingston, Superintendent, who has the administration of the entire public school system in his power, and F. Wayland Bailey, Principal, with whom we have been in close contact for four years. [8] FACULTY Mrs. Louise Comeau General Seience Miss Winifred Allf.n Home Economies Mi ss Catherine Cookingham Bookkeeping Miss Marie Antolick Art Miss Nelly Cronin Mathematics Mr. Sylvester Brown Shop Miss Grace Dalton Physical Ed. Mr. William Cavanaugh Truant Officer Miss Agnf.s Dugan Social Studies Mr. William Chandler English 3, 4 [9] Mrs. Doris Hills Social Studies Miss Margaret Feeney Home Economics Miss Maude Hinckel Typing Mr. Edward Galvin Mechanical Drawing Miss Dorothy Howe Plane and Solid Geometry Miss Patricia Golden Librarian Mrs. Cynthia Izzo Music Miss Blanche Goodrich Latin and Guidance Mr. William Kalbaugh Physical Ed. and Basketball Coach Mr. Karl Hickey World History and Baseball [ 10] FACULTY Mrs. Harriet Kellogg Art Mrs. Madge McCormick English Mr. Edward Korkosz Band and Orchestra Miss Marie Noonan Biology, Health and Hygiene Mrs. Helen Lamb Guidance Mr. Ernest Oventon Physics, Chemistry and General Science Mrs. Dorothy Ludwig Algebra and Trigonometry- Miss Mary Pickett Business Arithmetic and Algebra Miss Mary Mastrianni Spanish and French [11] Miss Marion Rogers Secretary to Principal Mr. Howard Smith American History Miss Marion Tilly English 2 FACULTY Miss Katherine Ryan Shorthand Mrs. Henrietta Watt English Miss Kathryn Ryan Social Studies Mr. Theodore Weigle Physical Ed., Football and Track Coach Mrs. Catherine Sheffer Ass’t Librarian Mrs. Dorothy Welch Music Mr. Earl Whitbeck English 4 '4 1 Miss Grace Smith American History Mrs. Mildred Whitehurst English 2, 3 Miss Florence Wilson Secretary to Superintendent YEARBOOK. STAFF In structure our staff resembles a tree with roots, trunk, branches and leaves. The trunk symbolizes the yearbook itself. This would not have been possible without the assistance of all the other parts. Our tree reached its stately grade- through the efforts of the two main branches, literary and art, combined with the support furnished by the roots under the direction of the main root, the business manager and secondary roots. Leaves (other members of the Senior Class) also supply life-growing strength. Our roots and leaves aided by working at the football and basketball games, by selling at foodsales, by assisting in drives and dances, card parties and fashion show. The commercial department also, like the roots and leaves, aided the tree’s growth by cooperating with the editors. The tree owes its final glory to Literary editors—J. Whitehurst and J. A. Loinan. Art editors, M. Turner and N. Louprette together with the Business Manager—A. Daloia. A. Alonzo. J. A. Ford and S. Russo who gave their time and cars for transporting goods and members to and from activities sponsored by the Staff. F. Baxter, A. M. Belmonte, R. Cavanaugh. A. DePaul. M. DePaul, A. DeVito. M. Forte, C. Groben, J. Lenihan, T. Miranda, A. Peluso, K. Smith, E. Wixted worked at the games. G. Grey, G. Palmieri, V. Perkins were the odd job men. P. Canty was our auctioneer at the white elephant sale. A. Cirella, M. Connelly, D. D’Aloia, M. DeMarco, N. Herrick. C. Kilcy, S. Phelps, P. Rocco, and D. Tuccillo were members who supported our foodsale and P. Enzien, R. De Crescente L. Zullo, who were our photographers. Jane Anne Loman Jane Whitehurst Ass't Literary Editor Literary Editor Adelc Daloia Business Manager Nancy Louprette Marylyn Turner Ass't Art Editor Art Editor [ 14] STAFF P. Dugan. P. Valentine, ( kilcy and M. DcPaul pose for a picture. The pause that refreshes —P. Dugan. ML I ) • Paul. E. Reilly, J. Ixmian, A. Pduso, M. DeMarco, J. Whitehurst, A. DePaul, P. Canty, A. Belmonte, and A. DeVito. Eds.. J. I.oman and J. Whitehurst inspect the w rite-ups. A. Daloia, P. Enzien and J. A. Ford are getting the flashbulbs ready. J. Whitehurst, M. Forte and T. Miranda pour a bottle of soda for some poor unsuspecting victim at a football game. Another picture is taken for the Year hook; subjects are: G. Grey, M. De Marco, S. Phelps and C. Groben. E. Wixted, A. DePaul and A. DeVito are caught editing some ma- terial. A. DePaul. A. Daloia, J. Ford and D. Rogers count the proceeds from the Card Party. S. Swatling, P. DeCasperis, A. Dc Marco, F. Sabitino M. Gandrow, J. George M. Harris, M. Morey N. Abcel, T. Cavotta J. Haney, E. Betts, T. Thrane R. Starks, G. Haney As one strolls through the many forests one notices many acorns strewn about on the forest floors. These little acorns are far from being insignificant, for one day in the future they will be- come the mighty oaks of the forest. In a similar manner, we can compare our Freshmen student group. They are just starting their life in High School, but they are very important, for, after four years of successful study, they will be the mighty oaks of M.H.S. S. DcCrcsccntc J. George, E. Thompson, S. Komorosky [ 18] E. Whitbeck, M. Werner, J. Hayes J. Tinnry, P. Morocco, C. Lo- man, L. Hunt R. Rassler, M. Walsh, P. Mo- rocco R. DeVito, D. VanDctta, J. S. Check, L. Lucarelli S. Obin, P. Carney, M. Hewitt Harris K. Petronis, M. Walsh, R. O’Malley, R. Bucci J. Perotta, G. Egan, A. Esposito S. Ganibi, A. Carpenter. J. Mr Bride, V. Turner The seedlings of our forest are the Sophomores. After one year of work in M. H. S. the little acorns have grown considerably and gained strength and confidence. They have become more familiar with the building, their friends and teachers. In addition they have become interested in various ac- tivities such as the yearbook. These are the factors which aid in the growth of our forest. M. Iacobclli, A. Coniuso, H. J. Cocozzo, C. Palmucci Robcns L. IVAngilillo, C� . Lane, P. F iisco A. Esposito, V. Turner, S. (iambi R. Weinstein, H. Pa . o, J. Osburn M. Iarobelli, F. Mastrianni I). Faulkner, M. Caruso, C. Lynch C. Fabi, E. DeLucia, P. Baker, J. Perotta [21 ] A. YanDctta, J. MacNcil, F. Capcci, R. Tassi, C. Guilla, B. Bochrtti, C. Santagato, L. Grimaldi, F. Hanna J. Falclla, A. Cocozzo, C. Mone I). Cana van, G. Fatrnaude M. Petronia, E. Sykes, X. Holland S. Berkman, G. Merrill, C. McEchron, M. Foster M. Desmond. R. Forino, G. Schell The saplings of any forest arc more and more on their way to becoming full grown trees. So, that is the way our Juniors are by the time they reach this level. They are now firmly rooted in their activities both scholastically and socially. It is in their Junior year that most of the funds for their yearbook are earned. By the time the students have reached the sapling stage it is a short step to the coveted goal of Mighty Oak. J. Durante, C. Ciulla, C. Russo P. Fusco, D. Pregem J. Vacarella, P. Verdile, R. Fragomeni J. Rurwash, P. Noonan, R. Riccardi JOHN ALLEN ‘Dingdong” I “Yes, We Have No Bananas” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3; Washington Club. JOSEPH ALONZO “Joe” “Don’t Cry, Joe” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Year- book Staff; Washington Club. ROSELLA AMANN “Rosei “All American Girl” Alpha; Washington Club; G.A.C. FRED BAXTER “Corky” “Take Me Out To the Ball Game” Washington Club; Band, Orchestra 1, 4; L.T.O.; Yearbook Staff; Chorus 1; Junior Usher; Basketball 2. ANN MARIE BELMONTE “Am “Sweet and Lovely” Washington Club; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Band, Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Camera Club, President; Junior Usher. IRMA BUTLER “Irm G.A.C.; S.O.S.; Alpha. PIERCE CANTY “Beerpot” ‘7 Love A Parade” Band, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Usher; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club; Serv- ice Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Athletic Association 3, 4; L.T.O. RITA CAVANAUGH “Reet” “Red Head” Yearbook Staff; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; G.A.C.; Camera Club; Washington Club; Student Council 4. [26] SENIORS ANNE CIRELLA “Ann” “Dark Eyes” Service Club; Yearbook Staff; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Washington Club; Camera Club. SHIRLEY CLARK “Shirl” At Peace With the World” G.A.C. 1,2; Service Club. THOMAS COLOSI “Cousy” “How Many Hearts Have You Broken?” Transfer from Niagara Falls; Washington Club; Football 4; Yearbook Staff. MARGARET CONLEY “Peggy” “Ireland Must Be Heaven” Camera Club 2; Yearbook Staff; Service Club 1,2; Chorus 1. WILLIAM CROUNSE “Billy” “I’m Siltin’ On Top O’ the World” Basketball 1,2,3, 4. SHIRLEY CURTIS “Shirley” “Dimples and Cherry Cheeks” Service Club. CATHERINE DALEY “Kay” “Sweet Little Buttercup” G.A.C.; Girls’ State; Chorus 1, 2; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Service Club 1; Ass’t Bus. Mgr., Yearbook. ADELE DALOIA “Del” “Honeybun” Junior Usher; Yearbook Staff, Bus. Mgr.; Cheerleader 1; Student Council 1; Service Club 1; Washington Club. [27] ■ DOLORES D’ALOIA “Dory” “Ay, Ay, Ay, Dolores” Dramatics; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Year- book Staff; Washington Club; Library- Club; Camera Club. RUDOLPH DAUGHERTY Rudy” “Fidgety Feet” Track 3, 4; Intermural Bowling 3, 4; Treasurer of Senior Class; Senior Ball Committee; Chorus 3, 4. FELIX D’AVIGNON “Chummy “All Of Me” Football 3, 4. RAYMOND DeCRESCENTE “Ray” “Don’t Fence Me In” Boys’ State; Yearbook Staff; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Washington Club; Track I; Football 2. MARIANNE DE MARCO “Marianne” Buttons and Bows” Washington Club; G.A.C.; Camera Club 4; Service Club 1, 2; Yearbook Staff. ANNE DePAUL “Twinnie” “Ain’t She Sweet?” Student Council 1, 2, 3, Secretary 3; Patrol Board 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Service Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Washington Club. MARIE DePAUL “Twin “Oh! Marie” Service Club 1, 2; Yearbook Staff; Wash- ington Club. ANTONETTE DcVITO “Toni” “Beautiful Brown Eyes” Washington Club; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club; Yearbook Staff; Dramatics Club; Chorus 1, 2. [28] SENIORS MICHAEL OiNALLO “Shorty” “Pack Up Tour Troubles” Alpha; Track 2; Washington Cluh. MARGARET DUGAN “Peggy” I “Peg O’ My Heart” Yearbook Staff; Camera Club 3, 4; I Fashion Show 3. MARLENE DUGAN “Linky” “My Wild Irish Rose” Washington Club; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Orchestra 1; S.O.S.; Service Club 1; Yearbook Staff. PETER ENZIEN “Doc” “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Camera Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club; Junior Usher; Student Council 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Public Speaking 3, 4. JOHN FINIGAN “Johnny” “Oh, Johnny” Junior Usher; Washington Club; Pres, of Student Council 4; Pres, of Junior Class 3; Student Council 3; Track 2, 3; Foot- ball 1. JOAN ANN FORD “Red “ Want A Lavender Cadillac” Washington Club; Chorus 1, 2, 3; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Student Council 1; Year- book Staff; Junior Usher. KATHRYN FORD “Kathy” “Pretty Kitty” Service Club 4. MARIE FORTE “Murf” “Bella, Bella, Marie” Washington Club; Service Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2. 3; Camera Club 3, 4; Year- book Staff 3, 4; S.O.S.; Student Council 2; Patrol 2, 3, 4. [29] CARMINE FUSCO “Brains” “Let’s Harmonize” Bowling 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1. GEORGE GREY “Dinker” “There’s Sothing Like A Dame” Treasurer 1, 2; Camera Club 3; Chorus 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Treasurer, Drama- tics. HENRY GRIMES “Hank” “My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time” Service Club 1. CAROL GROBEN “Gro “Love Letters” Washington Club; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff; Fashion Show. NANCY HARRIMAN “Nan” “I’ll Sever Walk Alone” Chorus 1; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Service Club 4. JOHN HAYNER “Jack” “The Rovin’ Kind” Camera Club 1. EUGENE HELIN “Gene” “ When My Baby Smiles At Me” S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff. ALMA HERLIHY “Kitten” “ Can Dream Can’t I?” Transfer from Ballston High; Washington Club. [30] SENIORS NANCY HKRRICK ‘‘Nan-’ “Younger Than Spring Time” Washington Club; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band and Orchestra 1, 2; Fashion Show 3; G.A.C. 2; Chorus I; Art Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Senior Prom Committee; Student Council 1; Alternate 2, 3, 4. BETTY JANE HERRINGTON “Jetty Banc” “Betty Co-Ed” Girls’ Athletic Club 1,2; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Washington Club. ERNEST HERRINGTON “Stosh “For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow” Football 3; Yearbook Staff. JOSEPH HMl'RA “Joe” “Give Me Five Minutes More” Book Club. CAROEYN KILEY Killy “Five Feet Two, Eyes of Blue” Washington Club; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Orches- tra 1, 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; L.T.O. 2, 3; Student Council 1, 4. R(XiER EaBEEI.E “Rog” “They’re Either Too Young or Too Old” Basketball 1; Track 1; Baseball 2, 3. VINCENT LANZONE “Vince “I Like the Wide Open Spaces” Washington Club. JOHN LEE “Jack” “Singing In the Rain” Patrol 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3, 4. [31] SENIORS JOHN LENIHAN “Jackie” “He’s A Devil In His Own Howe Town Service Club 1; Yearbook Staff; Wash- ington Club. ALTHEA LEONARD “La I.a “Swinging on a Star” Service Club 1. 2, 3. WILLIAM LIVINGSTON “Billy” Billy Boy” Service Club I; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3. JANE ANNE LOMAN “Jal” “Wonderful One” Chorus 1, 2: Band 1, 2, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 4; Vice-President S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff, Ass’t Editor; Secretary- Freshman and Sophomore; Junior Usher; Washington Club; Public Speaking 1, 3, 4; Syracuse Citizenship Conference. JANE LOMBARDO “Janie” Moonlight and Roses” Service Club 1, 2; G.A.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; S.O.S.; Washington Club; Chorus 1, 3. NANCY LOl PRF.TTE “Nan” “Stardust” Junior Usher; Chorus 1, 2; S.O.S.; Alpha; Yearbook Staff, Ass’t Editor; Art Club 2, 3, 4; Aristoi; Transfer from Burnt Hills. PAUL MARINELLO “Swamp Buster” “Please Go Away and Let Me Sleep Service Club 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, Manager 2. BARBARA MAUL “Barb” Right Around the Corner” S.O.S.; Aristoi; Alpha; Yearbook Staff. [32] SENIORS JANET McMURRAY “Mac” Smiles Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Washington Club. BERNARD MINER “Powerhouse” And the Band Played On Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus I; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Wash- ington Club; Camera Club 3, 4; Bowling Team 2, 3, 4. ■ r TERESA MIRANDA “Tre” Ma, He’s Making Eyes At Me Washington Club; Chorus 1, 2; Service Club 1, 2, 3; Service Club Alternate 3; Student Council Alternate 3; S.O.S.; Alpha; Yearbook Staff. BARBARA MOORE “Barb” “Some Day My Prince Will Come” Cheerleading 3, 4. MARION NEWELL Rita” “Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue” Service Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Washington Club: Alpha; G.A.C. 2, 3. JOHN NOLAN “Jasper” “Wonderful Guy” Junior Usher; Washington Club; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; S.O.S.; Vice-President Junior Class; President Senior Class. GENNARO PALMERI “Jerry” “Say It With Music” Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; S.O.S.; Alpha; Yearbook Staff; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Patrol 3, 4. MARIE PASCUCCI “Marie “The Magic of Tour Eyes” Class Day Committee. [33] ANNA PEI,USO “Annie” “Gentle Annie” Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff; Washington Club; Camera Club; Library Service Club; G.A.C.; Audubon Club. V ERNON PERKINS “Perk” “I’m Lookin’ Over a 4-Leaf Clover” Yearbook Staff; Football 2. ANGELO PETTOG RASSO “Ange” “Beautiful Dreamer” G.A.C. 1. SALLY PHELPS “Sal” “My Gal Sal” Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Library Service Club 1, 2; Washington Club; Camera Club 4. ADAM PINGELSKI “Adam” “Whistle While You Work” Intramural Basketball. EILEEN REILLY “Ncen” “When Irish Eyes Arc Smiling” Service Club 1. RICHARD RHODES “Dick” “Open the Door Richard” Baseball 3. PHYLLIS ROCCO “Phyl” “Because of You” S.O.S.; Alpha; Chorus 1; Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.C. 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Washington Club; Library Service Club 1. [34] Buck” DAVID ROGERS Honest and Truly” Patrol 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff, Treasurer; Student Council 2. IRMA ROSE “Irm” “Toot, Toot, Tootsie” G.A.C. SALVADOR!. RUSSO “Junior” “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails” Junior Usher; Treasurer of Junior Class; Vice-President of Senior Class; Washing- ton Club; Track 1. BARBARA SENEGAL “Barb “Yes Sir, That’s My Baby” G.A.C. 1, 2, 3; Fashion Show 3. MARYLIN SHINSKI “Marylyn” “That Certain Party” G.A.C. 3, 4; Service Club. KENNY SMITH “Kenny” “I’m A Bad Man” Yearbook Staff. PATRICIA SULLIVAN “Pat” Patricia” Cheerleader 3, 4; Secretary of Junior Class; Student Council 2, 4; Treasurer Service Club 3; Secretary Service Club 4; President Junior G.A.C.; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi. LEONARD SWATLING “Leonard” “How Ya Gonna Keep ’em Down On the Farm?” Service Club 1, 2, 3, 4. [35] DORIS TUCCILLO “Doris” “Girl of My Dreams” I Service Club 1, 2; Secretary of Service I Club 3; Vice-President of Service Club 4; I Vice-President of Freshman and Sopho- I more Classes; Student Council 4; Secrc- I tan- of Senior Class; Editor of Halfmoon Magazine; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi. MARYLYN TURNER “Marylyn” “A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody’ Art Editor of Yearbook; S.O.S.: Alpha; Aristoi; Art Club; Halfmoon Magazine Staff, 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Junior Usher. PATRICIA VALENTINE “Tennessee” “Tennessee Walts” Transfer from Ballston High; Yearbook Staff; G.A.C. 3. ROSE VALENTINO “Val” “Rose, Rose, I Love You” G.A.C. 1,2. FRANK V1GNONE “Ichabod” “Bell Bottom Trousers” Track 1; Bowling 1,2,3. JANE WHITEHURST ‘ Janie” “All the Things You Are” President, Freshman and Sophomore Classes; Student Council 1, 2; S.O.S.; Alpha; Aristoi; Editor of Yearbook; Camera Club 3, 4; Washington Club; Junior Usher; Public Speaking 1, 3; Library Service Club 2, 3; Svracusc Citizenship Conference. RITA WIERS “Reet” “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” Service Club 4. ANN WILLIAMS “Ann” “Daddy’s Little Girl” Washington Club. [36] SENIORS LEONARD ZULLO “Zeus’’ With A Song In My Heart” Patrol 2, 4; Yearbook Staff; Track; Bas- ketball Manager 2; Bowling; Washington Club, M. Turner J. A. Loman A. Daloia J. Whitehurst G. Grey N. Herrick M. Dugan S. Curtis J. A. Ford D. Tuccillo R. Cavanaugh M. Dugan M. Shinski F. Vignone A. DePauI M. DePauI K. Ford B. J. Herrington C. Daley J. Nolan M. Forte V P. Marinello and P. Enzien And its another point, kicked Look at J. Nolan tearing I.... listen to the signals. by J. McNeil, ball holder the field. J. Nolan. FOOTBALL i i I We find L. Grimaldi, J. Mc- Neil, J. Nolan and A. Almela at daily practice. The team is in a huddle—P. Hanna, I. Hinchy, T. Colosi. f Getting ready to make a touchdown are: J. Hinchy, P. Hanna. A. Cocozzo, P. Fusco, P. Marinello, P. Enzien, R. Lucas. T. Colosi, J. McNeil, A. Almela, and J. Nolan—Don’t they look nice in their new white and red uniforms? Please boys, don’t look so glum, we’ll still get a touchdown. Glum chums are: J. I e Vito, D. O’Malley, M. lacobclli, Coaches Kalbaugh and Weijjlc ni pleased at the way the boys are shaping up. Be careful, Dick or Danny might hit you with the ball. The boys are I). Pregent and D. Nolan. V ho s got the ball. R. Lucas or B. Van Detta? FOOTBALL R. Fori no, D. Pregent, T. LaVigna, P. Pascucci. 1'. Bagnoli, E. Thompson. T. Colosi, J. McNeil, J. Nolan and L. Grimaldi wait patiently for the signal. FOOTBALL The sturdy trees of our forests have to withstand the terrific storms. Our team stood straight and strong through the storm of defeat, never once losing its de- termination to win or its courage to get in and put up a good struggle. The captain of the team Jasper Nolan, alias “Mr. Red Raider , who filled the halfback position, could run, pass and kick exceptionally well. Our first-rate kickoff artist and powerhouse fullback was “Bummy McNeil. Augie A line la, the year’s signal caller, met a fine equal in Dan Nolan, one of the team’s finest passers. Pete Enzien was a great help as a tackle bv using his 195 pounds to good advantage. A transfer from Niagara Falls, “Cousv” Colosi, shared halfback position with Joe Alonzo. As guards we found Dudie” Cocozzo, Paul Marinello, “Flip” De Vito, and Art Van Detta. The tackle positions were filled by Pete Hanna, Bruce Miller, and Louie Verdile. Center was held b Pat Fusco and Lou Grimaldi. Hold- ing the end positions were “Cueball” Ciulla, Bill Henningson, “Creeper’’ Hinchy, “Bunk” Lucas and Bob Tassi. “Chum D'Avignon and Dick Pregent were halfbacks. Our team won 1 out of 6 games. J. Hinchy, P. Hanna and R. Forino seem unaware of the photographer. [41] F. Cocozzo, P. Palmer and P. J. McNeil Rets ready lo shoot. Capeci don’t seem very en- thusiastic about the game. Time-out is railed by ih co-captains A. Almda and R. Tassi hilc I). I'regtnt asks some advice. Coach Kalbaugh gives some timely tips to the fellows on the bench: R. Present, F. Cocozzo, P. Palmer, P. Capeci. and J. McNeil. Jump hall, and R. Tassi puts his 6' 5 to good ad- vantage. The J.V.’s are very intent on winning, the boys are: L. Offcn- backer, R. Constan o, G. Hal- usia, R. Lucas. BASKETBALL Warming up are I). Nolan, P. Palmer, I). Pregent and F. Cocozzo. a ■H B . The conifers are a group of trees that withstand all seasons. In the very same way, sports take place in all seasons. Basketball is the sport that flourishes during the winter months. The first game away this year was at Johnstown. The first heavy snowstorm ap- peared that night, but the busses got through and so did our team with a score of 63 to 45. Augie Almela and Bob Tassi, our tallest player, were co-captains. Both boys proved to be very valuable players. Lou Grimaldi and Joe Palclla helped raise the score time after time with their innumerable bank shots. Dan Nolan showed himself capable of living up to the good name of his brother Jasper, who was sidelined with a broken wrist. Dick Pregent, straight from St. Paul’s team, was one of our point-piling boys. The other members of our team were: Frank Cocozzo, Pat Palmer, Pat Capeci and Buinmv McNeil. The Junior Varsity boys proved to be just as spirited as the Varsity. Members of the team were: “Bunk”' Lucas, George Halusic, W. Dennis, Bruce Miller, Carl Fabi, T. La Vigna, Ralph Constanzo, M. Iacobelli, (t. Reilly, T. D Aloia, J. Hanev, J. Southworth, and R. Zeliniski. The school wouldn’t have been privileged to play so many games if Father Autch hadn t so kindly lent it the use of St. Paul's court. J.V. Cheerleaders, P. I)e Casper is, A. Wendell, J. Noonan. P. Fusco and S. Berkman tell the spectators to cheer louder. A. Mincla makes another beautiful basket. [43] R. Tassi puts the shot. Up, up and over the har goes L. Offenbacker. TRACK . , B. Livingston tries the broad A tree needs nourishment, sun- jump shine and air to become sturdy J enough to be able to survive. The various activities such as track teach them team work and co- operation. Our track team was very successful this year in win- ning four out of five meets. In the Eastern Scholastic Track and Field Conference, our boys won the following awards: “Evo” Mingano received 3rd place in shot put and 2nd in discus. “Jasper” Nolan came in 3rd in the 100 yard dash, and “Don Daugherty placed 2nd in the one mile. Anthony Guilianelli followed “Evo” in receiving 3rd place in the discus. N. DeCrescente, R. Pregent, D. Parente and J. Nolan were the relay team that came in 4th. Other members of the team are: R. Daugherty, J. McNeil, L. Offenbacker, S. Mastrianni, A. Carlini, W. Livingston, H. Horn, P. Fusco, J. Alonzo, A. Delano, and R. Tassi. [44] Waiting for their turn at Coach Hickey returns to the R. Ceeotti, V. Mastropietro, bat are C. Starks, and bench after a discussion ith and I. kenirv the manacr' C. CiuJIa I he umpire. crs. pose for .heir fans. BASEBALL L. Grimaldi plays first base. BASEBALL A. Aline la waits for the pitch. From the Pacific to the Atlantic the conifers proudly raise their branches at all seasons. In the spring they lend the green of their needles to the landscape, enhanc- ing the country around them. In America in the spring, fancy turns to baseball. Our team, coached by Mr. Hickey, had a good following this year. Moe Maloney, the star pitcher, was aided by Don Canonical splendid catching ability. Mem- bers of the team were: Lou Grimaldi, Chic Starks, Roger La Belle, Augic Almela, Carl Guilla, Pat Capeci, and Bill Campbell. M. Maloney warms up on the sideline. r 45 ] s.o.s. R. Constanzo, R. DufF- ncy, M. DiFucci, and A. Wendell are doing cur- rent events. L. Gemmitti, V. Turner, G. Fagan conduct a suc- cessful business meeting. L. Janies, H. Paris, J. Palmeri do some filing. H. Pazzo, S. Conley, and J. Osburn listen intently to the president. T. LaVigna, A. Mig- nacci. and E. Ccrkowski read the write-ups of various club meetings. Pres. J. I anzone con- gratulates T. LaVigna, vice-president, with cheers from L. Offen- backcr, secretary and R. O’Malley, treasurer. 1). Nolan finds his as- sistant. A. Vincent, very charming. Secretary L. Offenbacker reads reports of previous meetings with M. Capa- defero, A. Carbone and A. Mignano. In all tree trunks there is a part called the sapwood which performs many essential duties such as carrying nourishment to all parts of the tree. The sophomores who have maintained an average of 85c c or over are also essential parts of the sophomore class, for they will lead the class and later become the solid part of the tree. Their faculty adviser is Mrs. Whitehurst who makes it possible for this organization to function smoothly. J. Lanzone is president, assisted by T. La Vigna, vice-president, L. Offenbacker, secretary and R. O’Malley, treasurer. C. Santagato, I). Gaida, and J. Mastrianni look at a display of club pins. J. Rurwash, R. Frago- nicni, R. Rircardi, and B. Bochctti, the officers, go over the treasurer’s report. L. Bison, C. Russo, G. Merrill and N. Carriero discuss the meeting. M. Hurley, B. Bochctti, B. Martone and L. Bocchi find the report in the newspaper very in- teresting. As a tree grows, the aged sapwood hardens with lignin and loses connection with the leaves and just stores water. The sage Juniors who have obtained an average of 859£ have proven themselves possible ma- terial for becoming the hardened heartwood in their Senior Near. This organization would not function as it does if it weren't for the faculty adviser, Miss Mas- trianni. The officers are: president, R. Riccardi, vice- president, R. Fragomeni, and secretary-treasurer, B. Bochctti. The club pins intrigue N. Garriero, C. Micklas, and G. Micklas. I). Overton finds a joke, but I). Mulvahill doesn't get it. R. Callahan, A. Corp, and A. Cocozzo can’t wait for the bell. What’s this? N. Holl- and, E. Sykes, S. Berk- man. and B. Sullivan are doing Spanish in Alpha. I . Sullivan, V. Groben, R. DeCresccnte, and M. Shinski look over the re- port. Posing for our photogra- phers are: A. Belmonte, N. Harriman, E. Hclin, and A. Cirella. T. Miranda, J. A. Loinan. and C. Groben make plans for the tapping ceremony. Out in the hall, J. A. Ford, J. Whitehurst, M. Turner, and T. Miranda are on the way to the meeting. J. Ford, E. Helin, and A. Belmonte are taking the honor of becoming Aristoi members seriously. J. Ford, E. Helin, C. Daley look for a new Aristoi pin. M. Turner, B. Maul, and N. Louprette are deep in thought for plans of the tapping ceremony. After the stiffened sapwood loses the water it has stored, it becomes solid heartwood. Heartwood makes the best timber. The Aristoi is composed of seniors who have an average of 85 £, thus becoming the heartwood of the school. This year this heartwood voted to join the National Honor Society. Under the able planning of Miss Blanche Goodrich, faculty adviser, president Ray DeCrescente, vice-president Pat Sullivan, treasurer Carol Groben, and secretary Marilyn Shinski, this group was able to have a very successful year which in- cluded the “tapping ceremony” in which Juniors were picked to become next year’s heartwood. P. Morocco, J. Tinncy, and R. O’Malley inspect a Shakespearian theater before the meeting starts. The officers, J. DeVito, C. Russo, I. Rose, and J. Finigan. plan an as- sembly. Making the posters are: D. Rogers, M. Turner, and M. DePaul. R. Riccardi explains the stencil to felloe mem- bers. As the great Redwoods of California represent strength and unity, in just such a way the Student Council stands for strength and unity of our school. Members are selected by the students to represent them at weekly meetings. Mr. Bailey, Mr. Whitbeck, and Mrs. Lamb arc faculty advisers. John Finigan, president: John De- Vito, vice-president: Catherine Russo, secretary, and Irina Rose, treasurer, are in charge of the meetings. The work of the Council is to assist in settling prob- lems, making suggestions to improve the operations of school activities and to recommend assemblies and any other activities which are deemed needed. M. Turner helps X. Her rick do a stencil. The stencil completed, J. Burwash, and R. Riccardi like the finished product. S. Rcrkman and T. Keniry read the poster for the coming assembly. G. Palmeri gives assign- ments to eager helpers, H. Pazzo and J. V’aca- rella. “Oh my aching head”, exclaims P. Canty. E. Wixted, G. Grey, j. Bur- wash, P. Sullivan, and I). D’Aloia have mixed feelings about the sub- ject. P. Sullivan just grins, while I). D'Aloia tells everyone that she just can’t believe it. “Last minute glances at their lines really help”, say K. Smith, and J. Hinchy. “He’s going to marry me”, insists A. DeVito. E. Wixted waits for some reply. “I’m going to cry”, sobs M. DePaul. Slender and graceful trees, spreading their armlike branches and bowing to the wind, add a touch of stage- like beauty and drama to the forest. The Dramatic Club of the Mechanicvillc High School brings a bit of stage excitement and glamour into the school. This club under the direction of Mr. Whitbeck usually puts on one play during the school year. This year the pro- duction was “They Shook the Family Tree”. Members of the Club are Pierce Cantv, Teresa Miranda, An- toinette DeVito, Kenneth Smith, Ann and Marie DePaul, Carolyn Kiley, John Hinchcy, John Allen. — M. Dc Paul, T. Miranda, P. Rocco, and A. Circlla try a new camera. Trying to raise some money, I). Gemniiti, C. Daley, and S. Curtis sell stuffed animals. N. Sweet, M. Cavanaugh, C. Labar, and P. Dugan raffle off a piece of cake. ‘‘Flashbulb” Knzicn, our photographer, modestly poses for a snapshot. Many nature lovers and professional photographers often take pictures of our beautiful woodlands. The school has similar personalities who form a club and take pictures of school activities. The president is Ann Marie Belmonte, secretary-treasurer is Anna Peluso. The Camera Club took all the pictures for the year- book, with the exception of the Senior pictures. Mem- bership is open to all who are interested in this hobby. Mr. Whitbeck, the facultv adviser, instructs them in uses of various cameras. Tricks of photography are tried and developing films is learned. All in all, the members become adapt photographers. A. DeVito, P. Noonan, D. D’A lota, and C. San- tagato read notes of the meeting. P. Sullivan and T. Mir- anda hold D. D'Aloia so we can take a picture of her. “This light doesn’t work”, says B. Shippey to S. Hinchy. “These pictures have to be taken”, says A. Peluso to M. Cavanaugh and A. Belmonte. A meeting is held ith nil members present. G. Palmeri and L. OlTen- backer. S. Chapman and B. Rivers. A group of people necessary to keep America’s trees protected are the fire fighters. They are constantly on watch to keep trouble down and quickly extinguish any that arises. So the school Patrol is always on watch in the halls to correct and prevent traffic difficulties. In every organization there is a leader and in this case it is David Rogers. He has two lieutenants, Ann De- Paul and Gennaro Palmeri, who assist him in carrying out his duties. The secretary-treasurer is Marie Forte. All persons violating the laws set up must present themselves at court sessions at which all members are present. After the case of the accused is heard, a fine is imposed, if he is proven guilty. H. Boten and G. Lane. B. Sullivan, A. DePaul, and M. Forte. PAT1ROI A. Bullis and S. Harris. G. Palmeri. L. Offcn- backer, and P. Capcci. ■ C. Luther and A. Wen dell. M. Miner, L. Geramiti, and A. Carpenter. M. Newell, L. Bocchi, R. Fragomeni, and L. George. E. Sykes, M. Cavanaugh, and R. Fragomeni. A tree has to depend on its essential parts for its well-being. In a similar way our school depends upon its service club for special help in conducting assemblies, running errands and aiding the facultv. Through the efforts of Miss Hinckel, this club is able to carr out its duties very efficiently. G. Palmeri is the president of this organization. A branch of this club is the Library Service Club. Under Miss Golden’s direction, students work in the library during their free periods. There they learn how the library is run and at the same time aid Miss Golden and Mrs. Sheffer in their innumerable I). Rogers, G. Merrill, and P. Merrill. J. Vacarella, L. McLeni- than, and J. Emerson. L. McLenithan, M. Fos- ter. R. Lorenzo, D. Palmeri, R. Handy. M. A. Hewitt, K. Loman. K. DeLucia. B. Rubino, R. Fragomeni. B. Miner, P. Merrill. The mythical character Pan is known as the supreme performer upon the reedpipes. It is said that he played his melodious tunes in the atmosphere of cool, green woods. Although our High School Band and Orchestra hardly consist of all reedpipes, nevertheless, they help give our school a happy air. They give an annual con- cert and the Band plays at our football games and assemblies. The Orchestra plays at graduation and class day. Mr. Korkosz is the conductor. Members range from grammar school up to Senior High. In previous years, and this year, a few members have been selected to attend a band clinic at Siena College. WOODLAND MUSIC I). Daugherty, G. I al- meri, C. Groben, and J. Ford. The girls line up for Mrs. Welch. J. Lombardo, J. McMur- ray, T. Miranda. Accompanists—G. Eagan and J. Mastrianni. G. Eagan. A. Leonard. Getting the Choir robes correctly buttoned is very important. Oftimcs one hears the wind whispering through the trees emitting sounds from the branches. One can com- pare those sounds to the mixture of voices we have beard every 5th period and at our excellent Christmas Cantatas and Spring Concerts. Voices for this choir are members of freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. This year our chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy H. Welch, was honored by an invitation to journey to Saratoga Springs to sing with Skidmore College in a Christmas pageant. Fox’s Newsroom Mrs. Margaret Dugan Kathleen Dugan Mr. M. Perretta Caringi’s Market Mr. and Mrs. Win. Whitehurst Miss Dorothy Howe Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whitbeck Mr. and Mrs. Win. McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Karl Hickey Miss Mary Mastrianni Miss Margaret Feeney Mrs. Harriet Kellogg Boston Store James Connolly Blanche Goodrich Catherine D. Cookingham Mr. Joseph Gaetano A Friend Mr. and Mrs. Win. Thompson Mary C. Kiley Mrs. Margaret McNeil Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duffney Mr. and Mrs. John Paselovic Derico's Food Products Mr. and Mrs. Irving Grey Teresa’s Beauty Salon Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pingrey Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sullivan Mrs. Myrtle F. Scott A. W. Traghav Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Powers Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Miranda Mr. and Mrs. Rosawell Herrington Mrs. Margaret Marotta Mr. Jack Hayner Hayner’s Newsroom Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Herrick Mr. and Mrs. A. Mohen Dr. and Mrs. John A. Enzien Mrs. Margaret Mehan f 58 ] ADVERTISEMENTS LOUIS KURS CAMERA SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF ATTORNEYS OF MECHANICYILLE CANADA DRY BOTTLING COMPANY GUPTILL’S BEN KATZ SKATING ARENA Furniture Viall Avenue Albany-Saratoca Road Park Avenue RALOID TOOL COMPANY Mechanicville-Clifton Park Road COMPLIMENTS OF HARRY WEAVER ADVERTISEMENTS FASOLINO'S MARKET Main Street COMPLIMENTS OF GALANTE AND SONS Construction Company NORTHERN AUTO Main Street KELLY’S DRUG STORE Park Avenue UNION SUPPLY CO. 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POWERS Market Park Avenue ■ KORELL DRESS SHOP . Hill Street MARTONE’S LIQUOR STORE Canal Street ENZIEVS PHARMACY North Main S3 L. B. K. LINES TRANSPORTATION CO. Mf.chanicville Mr. 4 Mrs. Spohn, Mr. Mrs. IB Ryan dinimj at— REICH'S RESTAURANT CON'S TAILOR SHOP Main Street KERLS ELECTRICAL CO. North Main Street DUNN’S FUNERAL HOME 317 Park Avenue COLLIN’S FLORIST Main Street DUGANS MARKET Main Street FANTAUZZI’S Venetian Market Park Avenue C. W. HI GHES Art Supply Co. BOUCHER'S DINER Main Street LABAR'S MARKET 87 Ellsworth ADVERTISEMENTS SHERMAN'S DAIRY Mechanicvillf. LOUISE BEAUTY SHOP Main Street MESSINA’S MARKET FIO’S RESTAURANT Main Street MILDRED ELLEY BUSINESS COLLEGE THE SARATOGIAN GRANT’S Department Store Park Avenue SABLE SARLE PONZILLO'S Tailors 227 Quail St. Albany, N. Y. DAN CARR Feed and Grain Company MIRANDA FONTAINE VOGUE CLOTHING STORE Park Avenue SELKIS MOTORS ZUKE’S NEWSROOM Park Avenue Compliments of the HALFWAY HOUSE Mechanicville-Stillwater Road A. B. SUPPLY COMPANY VIN EH OUT’S GIFT SHOP Park Avenue JAY'S SHOE STORE Main Street ZURLO'S MARKET Saratoga Avenue MOTOR POOL GARAGE Central Avenue WE, THE CLASS OF 1952, WISH TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO ALL THE MERCHANTS WHO HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THIS YEARBOOK POSSIBLE