Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

J — Guidebook To HALFMOON LAND 1954 ANNUAL TRIP SCHOLASTIC x lANF Ifafytg Fs£|? s ys's,. Presented By THE SENIOR CLASS of MECHANICVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Mechanicville, New York TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWARD AND APPRECIATION 6 ADMINISTRATION 7 Board of Education 8 Faculty 9 Around School 15 SENIORS Baby Pictures 16 HALFMOON PUBLICATIONS 17 Yearbook Staff 18 Halfmoon Staff 19 SENIORS Baby Pictures 20 SENIORS 21 CLASSES 39 Juniors 40 Sophomores 44 Freshmen 48 SPORTS 51 Basketball 52 Football 54 Track 56 Baseball 58 Bowling—Cheerleading 59 SNAPSHOT PAGE 60 ACTIVITIES 61 Aristoi 62 Alpha 63 S. O. S. 64 Student Council 65 Patrol 66 Service Club 67 Camera Club 68 Dramatics 69 Junior Prom 70 advertisements 71 CONCLUSION 78 [7] - - - Here we find the Prime Minister and his cabinet - - - Mr. Melvin C. Livingston, superintendent of the Mechanicville High School, end the assistant to the superintendent. Mr. Charles Templeton. President of the Board, Mr. Harry Iden, and Mr. Daniel Carr. Mr. Arthur Dugan, treasurer of the Board of Education. Mr. George Hoover Jr., Mr. Joseph Zurlo, Mr. Melvin Livingston, and Mr. H. Tardoff. Mr. George Pickett. Father Serafino Aurigerrima and Mr. James Heffernan. Mr. F. Wayland Bailey, principal of Mechanicville High School. [8] Here are our experts on various subjects - - - Miss Mari Antolick Art Mr. Sylvester Brown Industrial Arts Mrs. Louise Comeau General Science Grades 7. 8 and 9 M iss Catherine Cookingham Bookkeeping I and II Mr. William Chandler English Grades 11 and 12 Miss Nelly Cronin Mathematics Grade 8 [9] -To every visitor they pass on their knowledge Miss Grace Dalton Girls' Athletic Director Mr. Edward Dalton English Grades 10 and 11 Patrol Mr. Richard Fleming Rudiments, Harmony and Chorus Mr. Edward Galvin Mechanical Drawing and Industrial Arts [10] M iss Agnes Duga Social Studies Grade 8 Miss Patricia Golden Librarian about tbe historical places you are to visit - - - Miss Blanch Goodrich Latin and Guidance M iss Maud Hinckel Typing 1 and Secretarial Practice Grade 10 and Baseball Mrs. Doris Hills Socials Studies, Grade 9 General Mathematics and Citizenship Education Miss Dorothy Howe Plane and Solid Geometry and Elementary Algebra Mrs. Harriet Kellogg Art. Grades 7 and 8 They teach us the many things Mrs. Dorothy Ludwig El. and Int. Algebra and Trigonometry Miss Mary Mastrianni Spanish and French M iss Marie Noonan Health and Hygiene General Science and Biology Mr. Ernest Overton Physics. Chemistry and General Science Mrs. Madge McCormick English. 9th Grade [12] Miss Mary Pickett Business Arithmetic Business Training Algebra and Salesmanship necessary} to our becoming good citizens - - - Miss Theresa Prestera Boy's Home Economics 4 Home Economics 2 Home Economics Grades 7 and 8 Home Nursing. Child Care M iss Kathryn Ryan Business Law Shorthand I and II Transcription M iss Katherine Ryan Social Studies Grade 9 and English Grade 9 Miss Ruth Shiebler Band and Orchestra Miss Grace Smith American History Grades 11 and 12 Mr. Howard Smith American History Grades 11 and 12 Washington Club [13] - Without them our country would mean little Miss Beatrice Stewart Home Making I. Home Nursing, Grade 7. and 7th and 8th Grades Mr. Theodore Weigle Physicol Education Football and Track Coach M iss Marion Tilly English. Grade 10 Mrs. Dorothy Welch Music Mrs. Henrietta Watt English. Grade 8 Mr. Earl Whitbeck English. Grade 12 Dramatics, and Yearbook Director - - - Familiar faces around M. H. S. Mr. George Butler Custodian Dr. Anthony Fantauzzi School Physician Mr. William Cavanaugh Truant Officer Miss Marion Rogers Secretary to Mr. Bailey ['5] Mrs. Helen Lamb Guidance M iss Florence Wilson Secretory to Mr. Livingston - - - In Hie local archives are many famous citizens - - - - - Through the PUBLICATIONS STAFFS you will Arlene Santagato. Mary Capodiferro. Angie Mignano. Angela Business managers, Lois James and Anne Carpenter, Forte, members of the business staff, check the returns of a sale. check the total of our assets. Editors, Phyllis D'Aprile and Patricia Petronis, check a page for the yearbook. Joan Santagato. Beatrice Caputo. Helen Stagliano, members of the business staff count our much needed money. Ada Webb. Nancy Hinckley. Dan Nolan, look over the end sheets of the yearbook. Our yearbook staff is composed of four groups: editorial, business, pictorial and art. The editorial staff is in charge of collecting and assembling all the material that has to be written. The business staff is held responsible for the raising of sufficient funds to help publish this yearbook. This group has helped by selling candy, hot dogs, soda, and coffee at the games, and also sold wrapping paper, magazines and various other items. The pictorial work was done mostly by Pat Petronis, the ads were completed by Sandra Snow, and the art work was done under the direction of the editor. [18] learn the historij o{ our land - - Patricio Piccirilli. Betty Gordon, Alice Retell, and Mary Ellen Pender check over their stencils. Members of the Halfmoon art staff. Olga Kesmck, Ruth Anne Lovell. Rose Kesmck. and Alice Retell pose for a picture. Carl Fabi. Joe Cocozzo. Margaret Hunt and Anne Carpenter look at the finished product. The Halfmoon Staff is responsible for the edit- ing of the Halfmoon which this year came out four times instead of the regular two. It is composed of many staffs. The editorial staff which has the job to write and select poems, stories, articles, etc. The art staff composes the ads, covers, cartoons, and other art work. The typists do all the layouts and stenciling. Mimeographers do the running off of the paper, and do some of the sorting. The business staff takes care of the money and the needed supplies for the paper. Editor, Sandra Snow and her assistant, Alicia Wendell, with business managers. Jenny Ambersme and Anna Carbone, look at a new page for the next issue. Typists. Marjorie Miner. Pat Petronis. Jane Palm.eri. and Lois James proofread their stencils. [19] - In the local archives are manij fond memories - - - 1. Paula Fusco 2. Ruth Weinstein 3. Alicia Wendell 4. Teddy Lavigna 5. Yolanda Neddo 6. Lois James 7. Leroy Offenbacker 8. Nancy Hinckley 9. Helen Stagliano 10. Maureen Rivenburg 11. Teddy Keniry 12. Sandra Snow Margie Dyer 13. Louise Piccirilli 14. Mary Capodiferro Arlene Santagato 15. James Willsey 16. Dorothy Baisley Here are the officers of Senior Metropolis - - - Theodor© Lavigna. secretary, Leroy Offenbacker, president, Sandra Snow, treasurer, Daniel Nolan, vice-president. JENNIE AMBERSINE Tho she is small, She is also wise. Still there's mischief In those eyes. 'Jen FRANCES ANATRIELLO ‘Franny’ True to her word Her work and friend, • This is true To the very end. THOMAS BAGNOLI A lively lad His spirit is gay. Who’s never sad So they say. ’Habit' [22] Now wc meet the Senior Citizens DOROTHY BAISLEY 'Dot' Where she goes She's elweys gey. Whatever she says By night or day. JAMES BECKER ‘Jimmy’ Duty's his motto Knowledge his aim. Yet. he’s human. Just the same.” KATHRYNE BAKER ’Kay’ A little friend may. So they say. Prove a great friend In many a way.” JOSEPH BRANDOLINI 'Joe' The world is made For me to enjoy. Don't let it fade Cause you're not a boy. PAUL BAKER 'Pete' A ladies' man There is no doubt. For where he is There’s a girl about. RITA BUCCI 'Rita' A good worker Full of energy. Thy path of life Will easy be. [23] Their knowledge about the history of their ANTHONY CAMMUSO Muzzy’ I'm never with an Important air. For all that's life Is good and fair. ANNA CARBONE 'Pat' Always lovely Never sad. The kind of friend One likes to have. MARY CAPODIFERRO ‘Mare’ Her smile is like a rainbow Her eyes are all aglow. One look at her and Soon a friend you’ll know. ANNE CARPENTER ’Carp' A smiling face A smiling eye. A kind heart These will never die. BEATRICE CAPUTO Beaty In all things She's simple and neat. Through all her life New friends she'll meet. MARIANNE CARUSO Marianne’ A beautiful girl With a lovely smile, With eyes that sparkle Is really worth while. [24] city will be of help to you - - - EDWARD CERKOWSKI ’Ed A quick thinking lad Who is a little shy, A boy with a purpose He's quite a guy. JOSEPH COCOZZO Joe Here is a boy that We all like and know. A very good sport By the name of Joe. MARY CHANDLER 'Mary Always willing to help No matter what it be. There ought to be more Who are as kind as she. SHELIA CONLEY ‘Shelia Quiet, shy and never Very much to say, A very good ortist To come our way. STANLEY CHAPMAN Chapie I am looking For the one. Who said work Can be fun. CHARLES CORP ’Charlie Labor is Itself a pleasure. If you want. Use your measure. - - - TV� cvj will help to make your RALPH COSTANZO ’Junior1 Friendly and sincere In all he undertakes, An all around friend And good sport he makes. ESTHER DELUCIA ’Et’ With sparkling eyes And pretty light hair, Seldom does she Ever have a care.” PHYLLIS D'APRILE ’Phyl Quiet and shy in Her own little way. Who gets what she wants No matter come what may. MADELINE DI FUCCI Mady’ She is as merry As the day is long, Sadness to her Is only in a song.” MICHAEL DELANO 'Mike1 Well bred, friendly And lots of wit. With a welcoming smile And lots of grit.” HERBERT DOTEN ’Herb’ A lively lad Who seems to know. What to do And where to go.” [26] visit io their citij a happij one ROSEMARIE DUFFNEY 'Ro' Sincerity and kindness Are of great quality. A great success Someday she’ll be.” ANGELINE ESPOSITO 'Ang I have often Heard defended. That little said Is sooner mended.” MARGARET DYER 'Peanut' Sweet of temper Kind of heart, Always ready To do her port. CARL FABI ‘Pepsi' Happy am I From care I'm free. Why aren't they oil Content like me? GAIL EAGAN 'Gae' Her friendship is As good as gold. This is true We unfold. RICHARD FITCH To hurry and worry Is not my creed. But. this I will do For my good deed.” Dick' Theij have contributed much to ANGELA FORTE So quiet she seems So still and wise. Until we see the Twinkle in her eyes. 'Ang' PAULA FUSCO She never seems To have a care. Where there's fun She's always there. 'Paula' ROSEMARIE GARMLEY 'Ro' She that was ever fair And never proud, Had tongue at will And yet was never loud. LORETTA GEMMITI 'Ret A cute little girl With a cute litie way. Who gets what she wants And has her say. GEORGE HALUSIC 'Hi' A natural humorist Through and through. Our school sure would Be dull without you. GEORGE HAND 'George To worry little To study less, Is my idea Of happiness. [28] make jour trip a success OLIVE HORNER ‘Ollie Of all those arts In which the wise excell, Nature's chief masterpiece. Is writing well. MICHAEL IACOBELLI “Not a sinner Not a saint perhaps, And yet the very Best of chaps. •loc NANCY HINKLEY 'Nan She is like sterling That will stay. When gold and silver Will melt away. MARGARET HUNT Marg In those twinkling Beautiful dark eyes, Sparkling spirit Of mischief lies. ROGER HOYT ‘Ace’ My heart is warm With the friends I make. My soul is here For you to take.” JOAN IZZO Joanie A daughter of the gods Who is divinely tall. A good-natured girl And fairest of them all. [29] The feeling they have for their city LOIS JAMES 'Jesse1 A gentle maiden Meek and mild. With never a word Or action wild.'' RONALD LAURENZO 'Ronnie' The world is made For me to enjoy. And that I'll do For I'm a boy. EDWARD KENIRY 'Teddy' He is gay And lots of fun A well-liked pal To everyone. THEODORE LAVIGNA 'Hossy' It's the things you do And smiles you wear. That makes the sun Shine everywhere. JOSEPH LANZONE 'Joe He is a boy With a gentle way. Friendly he is And always gay. THEODORE LAVIGNE 'Harpo' A very nice boy Who's full of fun, A welcomed lad He is to everyone. [JO] will be passed on to you - - - ROBERT LUCAS Bunk' Fun and frolic All the time. Nothing ever On his mind. CAROL LUTHER 'Carol' A ready wit A pleasant smile. A friendly manner A cheerful style. FRANK MASTRIANNI ‘Poncho’ Some think the world Was made for fun. That I do Does everyone? MICHAEL MASTROPIETRO Life to me is But a short span. So I'll enjoy it While I can. 'Mike' CHARLES LYNCH 'Charlie' What’s to be Is bound to be. So nothing ever Worries me. JOSEPH McBRIDE 'Joe‘ The quietest boy We ever knew The qualities he has Belong to few. [31} The learning of their four ijears in the ALFRED MIGNACCI ‘AI 'His manner is carefree. His spirit is gay. If only everyone Could be that way. MARJORIE MINER 'Margie A cheerful smile A willing way. A helping hand She has every day. ANGELINE MIGNANO 'Angie1 Contentment and happiness, Which are hers to possess, Will surely malce her A great success. BRUCE MILLER ‘Bruce1 He that has patience. At the end of a day, Is sure to reach his goal No matter come what may. GAYLORD MINER 'Icabod' Kind and sincere With his cheerful smile. Good manners, knowledge He has all the while. YOLANDE NEDDO ‘Yo-Yo1 Let fortunes bubbles Rise and fall, She who is happy Has more than them all. [32] Metropolis will be o{ interest to ijou DANIEL NOLAN 'Danny Honest, dependable A leader of the land, A good sport with courage Is alwoys in demand. MARGARET O'BRIEN Meg' The glass of fashion In the mold of form. Is like the calm Before the storm. LEROY OFFENBACKER 'Lee' A great guy A true friend. A good sport To the very end. RICHARD O'MALLEY 'Dickie' Rippling laughter Eyes that dance. Winning friendship With a glance. JOAN OSBORN 'Jo' True and sincere In all that she tries to do These are the qualities Which belong to few. JANE PALMIERI 'Calamity' A cheerful smile A helping hand. These are her gifts To her fellow man. [33] Soon they will be leaving for a new venture CARLO PALMUCCI 'Cari' He’s fun to talk with He's nice to know. He makes a good friend Wherever he may go. ANTHONY PASCUCCl •Bubbles’ Happy go lucky Is his trend. But all in all A very good friend. DOMINICK PARENTE ,Dom’ He seems to be A quiet boy, But he can make Your life a joy. HELEN PARIS ’Helen' There’s language in Her eyes, her smile. That she has with her All the while. ROBERT PATENAUDE ’Bobby’ A boy who has A natural way. To make you feel Light and gay. HELEN PAZZO ’Helen’ Fate grants to This lady fair, Charm and grace Beyond compare. [34] into their various fields of work or to college KENNETH PETRONIS ’Ken He's not too bashful He's not too bold. He's just exactly, right We re told. PATRICIA PETRONIS 'Patsy Sincere in ell She undertakes, Always a great Success she makes. LOUISE PICCIRILLI Xu She's as busy as a bee Until her work is done, But hardly ever still When it's time for fun. ROBERT PRATT ’Bobby Never too serious Never too gay. A rare good fellow In every way. SUSAN PHELPS Sue Her voice was ever So soft and low. An excellent sound Wherever you go. MAUREEN RIVENBURG ’Rennie Good words and ways Are worth their weight in gold. Which once you have Can not be sold. £35] They will leave their Senior Metropolis to ANITA SALWAY ’Anit' A light heart Goes e long way, With always a smile At the end of the day. SANDRA SNOW ’Sandy She’s never too cross She's never too mean, But always alert And always keen. ARLENE SANTAGATO Ar' A lovely girl that We've all admired. Whose pleasant ways Are much desired. ROBERT SOUTHWORTH ’Bobby’ Do away with sorrow And let's be gay. Always have a smile For tomorrow’s another day. JOAN SANTAGATO Joni' In all distress Of our friends. We first consult Our private ends. HELEN STAGLIANO ’Stags’ A few little words In her very own way. Makes her a groat friend To know any day. [36] the uf and coming citizens of Junior ROBERT VAN DETTA Buddy The gift of gaiety May itself, Be the greatest On the shelf.” ANN VINCENT ’Ann And still they gazed and Still their wonder grew. That one small head could Carry all that she knew. DOMINICK VERDILE 'Peanut He mixes reason With measure. And gets a great Deal of pleasure. VINCENT VREDENBURG 'Vinnie' Silence is better Than empty chatter. It’s all that he is That can really matter. City - - - LOUIS VERDILE 'Bim-Bom' What a guy What a pal. But. watch out When he sees a gal. FRANCIS WALSH ’Fran He has a temper But not too mean. For it's always with A girl he’s seen. [37] Good luck to those future senior citizens - - - MICHAEL WALSH Mike A little work A little play. Just enough To keep me gay.” ADA WEBB 'Ada She's gained many friends With her personality. Once you've met her You’re bound to agree. RUTH WEINSTEIN 'Ruthie' A busy, helpful Charming lass, A bright and shining Light in class. ALICIA WENDELL Dancing feet And laughing eyes. Wonder where Her future lies. 'Alish' LAWRENCE WHALEN 'Larry' What should a boy do But be merry, We shall never forget A swell guy like Larry. JAMES WILLSEY ’Whip Humorous and witty in His very own way, With always a smile For you each day. [38] JUNIOR CITY The citizens o{ Junior Cihj are Beverly Wood, Beth Weigle, Donna Bryant, and Mary Ellen Pender sell candy to earn money for their yearbook. Jack Haney. Henry Bunk. Kenny Baker, and Paul Marocco find English interesting to read. Members of the business staff of '55 who are buying candy are. Linda Hunt. Rosemarie DeVito, Barbara John- son. and Jean Coleman. James Hunnington and Ted D’Aloia, find Hunting and Fishing a very good book to read. Sylvia Moll, Dolores VanDetta. and Sandra DeOesente are ready for board work. Olga Kesmck. Pat Kearney. Jackson Said, and John Hayes look over Jackson s idea for their yearbook cover. [40] preparing themselves {or the job ahead The junior class elected Earl Whitbeck. as president. Joane Lavigne for vice-president. Majel Walsh for secretary, and Davd Golden for treasurer for their class officers. Terry Waldron. Jack George, ond Stephen Micklas try to figure out a tough problem. Anna Riley points out an interesting news item of Africa to Beverly Spickler, Mary Ellen Gandrow. and Shirley Theberge. John Ponzillo. Jock Tinny. Jimmy Kennedy, ond Joe Lavigne found a humorous article in their English book. Betty Gordon, Dolores lacobelli, Sylvia Duffney, and Norma Carbone. Mary Morey, and Theodora Covatta listen Joan Noonan look at what today's secretary is wearing. while Joan Clous tells a humorous joke. [41] They will guide Hie land for a year Charles Pasquorill, Peter Canavan. and Vincent Zielniclti, are talking about the last football game. Patricia DeCasper, Yolando Palmer. Majel Walsh. Angela DiVito. and Patricia Santagato display the items they are selling. The editorial staff of '55. Carol Keniry. Kay Loman, Margaret Corrigan, and Mary Ann Hewitt, look at the Halfmoon magazine. Business manager, Earl Whitbeck. Bill and Bob Browne. David Golden check over their total assets. Betty Jane Stagliano. Betty DeCelle, Joyce Heller, Louise Fusco, watch Eleanor Ingraham demonstrate her skill in typing. Betty Coon. Katherine Fiacco. Mary Pep. Shirley Obin. Shirley DeCelle. and Marian Wise get ready to pass classes. [42] FAILURES SWAMP SOPHOMORE TOWN The citizens of Sophomore Town are Joanne Zienaiter. Anna Draganette. and Betty DeCelle talk over the events of the day. Looking at the magazines in the library are Eleanor Mercurio, Beverly Chapman. Lois Sloan and Mary Vacarella. Thomas Petronis explains a geometry problem to Dan Rubino, Dick Clark and Martin Urbaetis. Leaving for football practice are Richard Provancher, Bud Burgoyne, Bud Bruno, and Louie Bochette. Thinking about striking oil are James Aiardo. Dick Dunbar, Ed Thompson. Steve DeFelice. and Louie Peluso. Looking up the meaning of a new word are Kathryn Hewitt. Alice Butler, and Theresa DeCresanzo. learning about tbe background of their land - - - Kidding around are Bob Storks. John Kmura. George Jones, and Donald Rose. President of the sophomore class is John Marmillo. vice- president is Kenelm Kenyon, secretary is Carol Cafararo. and treasurer is David Phelps. ‘udying health are Everett Doten. Joan DiPasquale. Franklin uzio, and Charlton Phelps. Studying their history are Pat Poucher. Bernice Lewis, and Joan Purple. Nicky Irzo. George Mamilio. Kenelm Kenyon, and John DiVito leave for football practice. Pat Boucher. Alice Retell. Pat Nelson, and Rose Mickies laugh at the baby pictures in the Halfmoon. [45] Donald Overton points out Saudi Arabia to Marie Crammond, Marie Michele, and Joan Gully. Tliis will help them when they are leaders - - - Reading their English are Leonard Wixted. Ronald Durante. Tom Alvarez. Larry Hoyt, and Nicky Grimaldi. Looking at the net amount of the magazine drive are Joan Halusic, Georgianna LaMaye, Sonia Reid, Gail Butler, and Ann McBride. Comparing notes are Carol Stone. Kitty Ford, and Joan Palmer. Denise Bison points out the correct answer to Rosemary Gemmiti and Phyllis DeMarco. Leaving for home are Sarah Chandler. Sharin Hutchinson, Elizabeth Crannell. Theresa Marocco. and Donna Rubino. Watching Margaret Delucia draw are Virginia Duffney and Anna Thompson. George Koper finds the place as Eugene Doten and Francis Micklas watch. DO NOTHING DESERT FRESHMEN VILLAGE The citizens of Freshmen Village Watching the rivetors are Maxine Schneider, Louise Amber- sine, Eleanor Boyer and Joan Cavanaugh. Studying the map are Judy Canavan. Beth McEchron. Joyce Francis. Joanne Whitehurst. Connie Petronis, and Suzanne Balcer. The four pretty girls smiling are Janet Crounce. Isabella VanDetta, Carol Aiardo. and Carol DeMartino. Thinking things over are Frank Volpe, Carl Perrotta, Bob Curtis. David Callnan, Mike D'Naillo, and Norman Rose. Coming up the stairs are Dick Garland. Mike Hostetter, Carmen Cammuso, and Paul Hand. Looking over John D'Ambro's shoulder are Bob Stone, Walter Elkins, Donald Mastropietro, John Higgins, and Dick McBride. Brenda Phinney. Sandra Cairns, Pat Halusic, and Joan Pingrey enjoy a good joke. [48] Joe Spickler, Jimmy Larkins, George Quick, and Preston Butler watch the new building being constructed. have three years to prepare themselves - - - President of the freshmen class is Tad Weigle. vice-president is Sue Rinaldi, secretary is Janet Vincent, treasurer is Barbara Lavigne. Lucy Fragomeni, Margot Coyne, Noreen Noonan, and Rosemary Mulvihill talk about the flags of the U. N. Talking about their dates are M. D’Ambro. N. John- son. R. Marocco, C. DeCelle. and J. Jones. A. Lanzone. J. Palmer, F. Sweeney. K. Chlopecki and P. Cerkowski attempt to do their homework. Watching the construction are Tad Weigle. Richard Phinney. Dick Pregent and John Salvadore. Waiting to pass classes are Amalia DeCresanzo, Diane Barnes. Louise DeVito. Marion Draigonette and Paula De- Crescenzo. Talking over their problems are Margaret Coon. Mary Van Detta. Sue Rinaldi. Palma Fuschino, Delite Perkins, and Ann Stockwitz. Getting ready to be dismissed are Phyllis Pascucci. Mary Ellen Morino. Connie Maiello, and Ruth Ann Lavelle. - - - They will learn a lot in that time - - - Studying the U. N. chart are R. Petronis. A. Taglione. R. Donahue, C. Capuano. and P. Laurenzo. Getting ready to leave for home are Janet Vincent. Sylvia Rose. Linda Mickles. Antoenette Pozillo. and Mary Church. D. Snyder. P. Holland, J. Mignacci. and C. Vredenburg are anxious to see what Elden Dremiller is reading. Emilia Sgambati. Eva Webber. Barbara Johnson, are eager to see what Marie Cimino has that is so interesting. Working over their problems are C. Kurls. R. Baker, B. Overrocker and J. Zecca. Discussing their history problems are B. Rose. S. Sanders, and N. Pateneude. Ready to pass classes are Margie Offenbacker. Michalena Esposito, and Ann Richards. [50] - - Basketball is one of tke many The Big Five. D. Nolan. A. Almela. B. Tassi. L Grimaldi and J. Palella are given last minute instructions by Coach Kalbaugh. M.H.S. and their opponents shake hands as they go into the first quarter. Dan Nolan successfully sinks” a shot as his Saratoga opponent sadly looks on. Mechanicville High School's 52-53 basketball team climaxed another great season under the guidance of Coach Bill Kalbaugh, by defeating Watervliet, 61-45, in the Class B, Section II Champion- ship playoff at Saratoga. Coach Kalbaugh led his team through ten straight victories in the 52-53 season to add to their 20 straight of the preceding season. This extended their string to 30 consecutive wins before succumbing to Scotia in a heartbreaking thriller 68-67 on the Scotia floor. A few records fell during the season. At Johnstown, in a wild fray, Mechanicville ran up 99 points to establish a new high for one game, breaking the 83 point score secured at Cohoes last year. Bob Tassi who also broke the individual high for one game, by scoring 34 points in the 89-41 rout at Gloversville. Nick Tancredi’s Jayvees were not very successful in their quest for a second straight Junior Varsity Western B Crown, winning only four of their eighteen games. Two of these games were against Mechanicville’s arch rival, Saratoga. Lou Grimaldi is gue uing, while Augie Almela tries to work his way toward the basket. During practice Dan Nolan tries for a long set shot. [52: sports played by the citizens Bob Tassi and Saratoga’s No. 30 fight for the bail while D. Nolan and Lou Grimaldi look on. M.H.S. Opp. 77 Johnstown .................. 56 Cohoes ........................... 67 Scotia ........................... 72 Gloversville ..................... 53 St. Peters .. .............. 65 Draper ..................... 54 La Salle................... 62 Troy ....................... 99 Johnstown .................. 67 Saratoga ......................... 67 Scotia ........................... 90 Cohoes ........................... 89 Gloversville ............... 86 Troy ............................. 83 Lansingburg ................ 84 Draper ..................... 77 La Salle ................... 74 Saratoga ................... Sectionals 61 Watervliet ................. Time out. and the never tiring Whizz Kids pray for help in the remaining quarter. 62 50 50 50 44 32 41 39 75 58 68 51 41 56 60 44 41 38 45 Coach Kalbaugh, F. Cocozzo. D. Pregent. B. McNeil. Bob Lucas and P. Capeci stand clockwise as they discuss the situation on hand. Joe Palella ducks as Lou Grimaldi and No. 21 of Saratoga jump for the ball. Manager Al Mignacci, Leroy Offen- backer. R. Costanzo. and G. Halusic with a last touch of the ball before their practice game. Before game time Bob Lucas tries a set shot while G. Halusic looks on. One of the roughest is football The second string sits by patiently to see if we'll score a touchdown. Mechanicville successfully tackles the opposing team before scoring a touchdown. • -3-5-jn 0 f! VS0-.4B-,, Harpo Lavigne, Hossy Lavigna. Bunk Lucas, John Salvadore. and Dominick Parente take time before the game for a picture. Joe Cocozzo. guard. Ready to start the game are Louis Verdile. Bruce Miller. Larry Whalen. M.H.S. Opp. 7 Fort Edward ........ 13 13 Hudson Falls ....... 12 0 Johnstown ........... 0 26 Bethlehem Central.. 25 12 Saratoga ........... 45 31 Scotia .............. 0 24 Draper ............. 12 Members of the first string were: Bob Lucas, Dan Nolan, Joe Cocozzo, Bruce Miller, Dom Parente, Mike lacobelli, Larry Whalen, Ted Lavigne, Louie Ver- dile, Hossy Lavigna, and John Ponzillio. Mechanicville High had a very good season last year. It tied for second place with Johnstown. They lost to our rival, Saratoga, but they played a good game. [54] {or which wc have a good team Ready to receive from John Ponzillio is Dan Nolan. Mert Anatriello. Harpo Lavigne. Michael lacobelli. take time out for a picture. After time out the first string is ready to begin the second down. M.H.S. players look on as Saratoga scores the extra point. Leroy Offenbacker is taken out of the game with an injured ankle and was out for the rest of the season. With official time out the players take a much needed rest. Saratoga fails to score the extra point with the help of L. Verdile. M. Anatriello. D. Nolan. B. Miller. Trying to stop No. 24 from scoring are B. Miller, D. Parente. L. Verdile. and J. Cocozzo. Another sport in which we Leroy Offenbecker. running against his Bud Bruno comei in 44 w,nner a,t r runnm 3 th opponent from Scotie waits for the one m' °- signal. Watching the high jump are M. lacobelli, T. Lavigne. J. Ponzillio. B. Tassi, A. Cocozzo. L. Verdile. and score keeper K. Petronis. The track team of Mechanicville had a very successful season last year winning four out of five dual meets with the following scores: M.H.S. 48-1 2 Saratoga 68-2 3 Watervliet . 66 La Salle ... 45-1 2 Scotia 32-1 2 25-1 3 29 40-2 3 In the Eastern Scholastic and Field Conference held at Hudson, on May 16. our team finished second out of seven teams, with a score of 25. Bethlehem Central High finished first with 29 points. The following players received awards: Dick O'Malley came in first in the 220, Dick Pregent third in the 100 yard dash, Bunk Lucas fourth in 440, Red’ Offenbacker second in the 880, Bob Tassi first in Shot Put, Dudie Cocozzo fourth in Shot Put. Pat Fusco second in High Jump, Ted Lavigne third in Pole Vault. Our relay team, composed of Dick Pregent, Dick O'Malley, Bobby Van Detta, Dorn Parente, finished second to Columbia High, which came in first. First row; left to right: D. Parente R. O Me ey. A. Cocozzo B. Tassi, R. Pregent. P. Fusco. R. Van Detta, E. Cerkowski, L. Whelan. Second row: M. lacobelli. T. Levigne. J. Cocozzo B. Lucas. L Oflenbacker. B. Miller, K. Petronis. J. Ponziilio. J. DiVito. G. Marnillo, L. Bochette. M. Urbeetis. Third row: T. Lavigna. Bill Henningston, R. Smith. S. Komorski, J. Tinney. B. Bruno. B. Brown, E. Thompson, L. Verdile, J. Lavigne. and Coach Weigle. First row; left to right: Harvey Hayner. John McNeil. Lou Grimaldi. Carl Ciulla. Augie Almela, Joe Palella. Second row: Coach. Karl Hicltey, Dick Martin, R. Costanzo, Dan Nolan. Barry McKinley. B. Browne, and manager. Ramon Ceccotti. Mechanicville High School's baseball team, coached by Karl Hickey, captured the Western division of the Eastern Conference during the past baseball campaign. The Raiders finished on top with a 6-1 record losing only to Scotia 3-1. The rainy season forced many games to be postponed or played late in the season making a playoff game between the divisional winners impossible. The overall record of the Raiders was 10-2. Augie Almela pitcher on the staff, took credit for all the league decisions. Augie beat archrival Saratoga twice by 6-2, 8-2. The Red Raiders big game against Delmar was won 9-1 behind the fine pitching performance of Almela and the hitting support of J. Palella, Lou Grimaldi, and McNeil. These three plus Harvey Hayner, Dick Lee, Ralph Costanzo, and Carl Ciulla supplied the hitting which sparked the Raiders to their third league champion- ship in five years. [58] - - - From M. H. S. come future cnam ion bowlers - - - Before geme time we find Jack Haney. Ken Petronis, Frank Mastrianni. Anthony Pascucci. and Louie Verdile. Mr. Chandler looks at the score os Louie Verdile goes up to score against Scotia. Our camero caught Robert Patenaude as he throws for a strike. The cheerleaders of M. H. S. lead our boys on to victory - - Varsity cheerleaders: L. to R. are Pat DeCasperis. Mary Ellen Pender. Dorothy Baisley. Joan Noonan. Alicia Wendell. Pat Kearney. Carol Keniry and captam, Paula Fusco. In V formation Alicia Wendell. Dorothy Baisley. Paula Fusco. Pat DeCasperis. Carol Keniry. Pat Kearney. Mary Ellen Pender. Joan Noonan, Junior varsity cheerleaders are Joan Di Pasquale. Marie Cimino. Mary Vaceralla. and Sharon Hutchinson. Junior varsity cheerleaders are Beth McEckron. Margot Coyne. Janet Vin- cent. and captain. Kitty Ford. [59] 1. J. Osborne, L Gemmiti. A. Selway 2. M. Corrigan. A. Vincent 3. A. Webb. S. Snow 4. S. Snow. A. Carpenter. A. Webb 5. G. Lewis. M. Dyer, L. Offenbacker, A. Webb. D. Baisley. S. Snow. R Garmley 6. J. Osborn 7. S. Theberge. A. Salway. D. Gaida. S. Conley. J. Coleman 8. G. Halusic 9. B. Caputo. G. Lane 10. T. Keniry 11. F. Walsh. B. VanDetta 12. J. Palmieri 13. M. Dyer 14. E. DeLucia [60] - - - The top honor seniors Reviewing their lesson are Gail Eagan, Rosemarie Duffney. Lois James. Ann Vincent, and Shiela Conlev. All ready to nominate for president are Joe McBride. Mike Walsh. Bob VanDetta. Edward Cerkowski, Joe Lanzone. and Charles Corp. Helen Pans. Alicia Wendell. Loretta Gemmiti. Helen Pazzo. and Olive Horner take time out to look at pictures in each other's wallets. belong to ARISTOI - - - The Aristoi Officers are: president, Sandra Snow, vice- president. James Becker, and secretary-treasurer, Dan Nolan. Pat Petronis, Phyllis D Aprile, Rita Bucci, Mary Capodiferro. and Angelina Mignano look at the latest edition of the Halfmoon. Aristoi. which comes from Greek, means the best. This name is the appropriate one for our Senior Honor Society for which one must have an average of at least 85% in three years of high school work. The members are selected for their scholarship, leader- ship, service to school, and character. The present members were tapped into the society on Class Day. The officers are: President Sandra Snow. Vice-President James Becker, Secretary-Treasurer Dan Nolan. President. Jean Coleman, vice-president. Linda Hunt, and secretary. Carol Keniry talk things over with Miss Mastrianni. Shirley DeCelle and Kay Loman count up Anna May Reilev's points for the honor roll. Checking over the donors for the Red Cross are Paul Moracco, Jackson Said. Jim Kennedy. Pat Bruno, and Bill Browne. Alpha is made up of juniors who have maintained an average of at least 83 per cent during the first two years of high school. The officers are: president. Jean Coleman, vice-president. Linda Hunt, secretary, Carol Keniry. [63] Catching up on their Spanish are Mary Ann Hewitt. Eleanor Ingraham, Betty Gordan and Rose Marie DeVito. Reviewing their Latin are Sonia Reid. Mario Bango and Ann McBride. Looking at their report cards are Donald Overton. Marie Crammond. and Joan Palmer. Sophomores elected as their officers. Tom Petronis, president. Kenelm Kenyon, vice-president. Margie Blowers, secretary. Donna Rubino, treasurer. ■ - S. 0. S. is the society for the top sophomores in the class - - - We find John Kmura. Jimmy DeCresente. Martin Urbaetis. and Charles Rajeski discussing the plans of S.O.S. Talking about the elections are Gail Butler. Rose Micklas. Marie Parente, Judy Horner, and Joan Gully. Marie Michele. Rosemary Gemmiti, Sharon Hutchinson, and Joan Di Pasquale. S.O.S. is the first honor society to which a student may belong. To be eligible for membership, the pupil must have an average of at least 13.5 per cent for the first year of high school. The S.O.S. encourages the sophomores to become better students. The officers are: Thomas Petronis, president. Kenelm Kenyon, vice-president. Margie Blowers, secretary, and Donna Rubino. treasurer. Jean Coleman. Earl Whitbeck. Jack Tinny, and Paul Marocco display the items they are selling to raise money for their yearbook. The Student Council elected as their officers. Ann Vincent for President. Bill Browne for Vice-President, and Carol Keniry as Secretary and Treasurer. Discussing problems of their committee are Nancy Pregent. Sharon Hutchison, and John DiVitto. - - - The Student Council is the governing body of our School - - - Talking about the school spirit are Nick Grimaldi, Alice Butler, Margie Blowers. Representatives from each homeroom, class presidents, and organization representatives compose the Mechanicville High School Student Council, which is under the direction of the principal. Mr. Bailey, and Mr. Whitbeck. The main job of the student council this year concerned the beginning of committees such as program, canteen, safety, community project, and finance. The officers are President Ann Vincent. Vice-President Bill Browne, Secretary and Treasurer Carol Keniry. [65] - - - PATROL is tbe police force of our school - - - Captam. Esther OeLucie. explains some of the rules as Steve Mickies. Joe Russo, and Jack Tinny listen. Doing a very good job as head of patrol is Mr. Dalton, with Jane Palmieri. John Ponzillio. and George Halusic as members. Patrol is the club which has the responsibility to clear the school quickly and completely in case of fire. Another important duty is to patrol the halls during seventh period study and to supervise the halls between classes. The captain of patrol is Esther DeLucia. Practicing their jobs are Gail Eagan. Richard Fitch. Ada Webb. Charles Corp. and Esther DeLucia. Taking part in the court hearing are Donna Bryant. Jean Coleman. Charles Lynch and John Marnillo. Ready to go to their posts are Margie Dyer. Sandra Snow and Joan Osborn. [66] President. Jean Coleman, assigns specific jobs to treasurer. Loretta Gemmiti, and Joe Zielnicki. Carol Stone. Pat Boucher, Mary Church. Joyce Frances and Marie Cimino check in books in the Library. Rosemarie Martone gives instructions for the beginners. Judy Jones, Nancy Johnson. Janet Crounse. Brenda Phmney. Beverly Rose. Ready to lend a helping hand are Jane Palmieri and Anna Baisley. Bev. DeCelie. Jean Coleman, and Anna Baisley help by collecting tickets at games. In our high school, the group which specializes in giving assistance to students and faculty is the new Service Club. The many mem- bers of this organization perform under the direction of their Faculty advisor Miss Hinckel. The members are divided into several sections, each of which has services to offer. Some work in the library, some take tickets at football games; others usher at evening affairs, and still others run the movie projector. All Service Club workers are on call to do errands for teachers. The officers are; President Jean Coleman. Vice-President Ronald Durante. Secretaries Jane Palmieri and Sandra Snow. Treasurer is Loretta Gemmiti. Getting their equipment ready for the game are Marjorie Miner. Louise Piccirilli and Carol Luther. [67] - - - CAMERA CLUB takes pictures of all tke sekool events - - - The Camera Club elected as its officers Beatrice Caputo. president, Joan Halusic. Marie Bango. Sonia Reid, and Marie Parente Alice Butler, vice-president. Joan Santagato. secretary, and Loretta look at the new camera lens. Gemmiti. treasurer. Getting ready for a picture are Margie Corrigan, Georgianna LeMaye. Judy Horner. Anita Salway, and Rose Kesnick. Students interested in learning about photography join the Camera Club. Under the direction of Mr. Whitbeck they learn the correct way to take the best pictures. Members of the dub have also learned how to develop pictures by visiting a local photographer. The officers of Camera Club are: Beatrice Caputo. president. Alice Butler, vice-president. Joan Santagato, secretary. Loretta Gemmiti. treasurer. Theresa DeCrescenzo, Eleanor Mecurio. Marie Michele and Pat Piccirilli demonstrate their lighting equipment. f 41 I [68] - - - DRAMATICS holds the future actors and actresses Madeline DiFucci is being made up for her role by Angelina Esposito. Glancing through different pley books are Anita Salway. George Halusic and Sue Phelps. Looks as though Sheila Conley has caught Stan Chapman doing something wrong. Teddy Keniry and Loretta Gemmiti rehearse their lines for the play. Some seniors in their last year of school wish to take dramatics. They study acting, dictation, drama, pantomiming, and the use of theater make-up. They put on a play at the end of the year and also direct a class movie, under the supervision of Mr. Whitbeck. Mary Chandler and Louise Piccirilli wonder if the stage will ever be the same again. - - - Our Jr. Prom was held on May 23, 1953 - - - Loretta Gemmiti and Jack Nelson. Roger Hoyt and Joan Osborn. George Lane and Beatrice Caputo. Louie Palmer and Helen Pazzo. Our Junior Prom was held on May 23. 1953. The theme of the prom was Blue Moon, an old song but one that is always remembered as our prom will be. No one queen was crowned, in stead the thirteen juniors that at tended were crowned by the class president. Dan Nolan. [70] CONGRATULATIONS from DUGAN'S FOOD MARKET NORTH MAIN STREET GOOD LUCK from CAPLANS STYLE SHOP PARK AVENUE FOR GIFTS THAT ARE TOPS GO TO GUSSIE'S GIFT SHOP Compliments of A FRIEND MORRIS BERKMAN AND CO., INC. 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