Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

DECEMBER SUN SAT % % 25 26 27 28 29 JANUARY SUN ■ SAT 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 4 ii 18 25 26 27 28 29_____________ 4 r� ior (Plass jftl ecftaiticvillt 4%i c?5 jS’cJiool J-ft ech ten in i 11 e w l ork CALENDAR 1955 - 1956 Winter 7 January Yearbook Staff 8 Administration 10 Faculty 12 Around School 16 February Juniors 17 Sophomores 22 Basketball 28 March Chorus 30 Band 31 Photographical Memories 32 Spring 33 April Baseball 34 Track 35 May Golf 36 Bowling 36 June Class Day 37 Prom 38 Summer 39 July Vacation Pictures 4U August Baby Pictures 4 Fall 45 September Football 46 Cheerleaders and A. A. 48 I� l� {- 1: B� t� t� (� f� � i� � SS i� ©- B I� t� I� October Clubs November Seniors 49 58 m i� December Halfmoon Staff Photographical Memories Calendar Senior Activities Advertisements Conclusion Summary 75 76 78 79 82 96 5 Dear Moms and Dads, This year we, the class of 1956, want to dedicate our yearbook to you parents who have always done so much for us. All through our lower grades and high school you have remained faithful to us. Your willing- ness to buy various items we sold, and your patience and concern in helping to solve all our big and little problems have meant more than words can express. Now as we are reaching the end of our last year in high school, we realize that you are still standing be- hind us, and we will endeavor to fulfill your hopes and dreams. We have decided to write our yearbook in a diary form to give you an opportunity to see what goes on behind the walls of M.H.S. It will give a day by day report from the time when we assume our re- sponsibilities as seniors. Feeling that you are interested in all our activi- ties, we would like to share this our Senior Diary with you. January .... Yearbook Staff Editors: Gail Butler and Sonia Reid look over past publications for needed infor- mation. Monday — It hardly seems possible that the time has arrived for us to take over our place as Seniors in M.H.S. A meeting of the yearbook staff is called, and, as work begins, we realize that the great re- sponsibility of writing and publishing our yearbook has fallen upon us. Our various staffs — editorial, business, art, and typing — are all endeavoring to work together to record memories of our Senior Year in writing and photographs. Business Managers Carol Cafararo and Margie Blowers looking over typewritten copies of yearbook work. Representing the art staff are Alice Retell. Rose Ksencih. and Art O'Connor who are preparing to draw on a stencil. Lois Sloan. Alice Butler. Kitty Ford. Joan DiPasquale and Sharon Hutchison are kept quite busy working on the editorial staff. 8 January • 000 Eleanor Mercurio. Marie Michele and Carol Stone are busy learning how to stencil. Yearbook Staff Daniel Rubino, Nancy Pregent and John Marmillo are talcing time out to look over their homework. Rose Marie Martone looks on as Anna Thompson shows her how to type an editorial. Mary Carol Vaccarella and Marie Par- ente are cutting the pictures for our yearbook. Janice Foley and Theresa DeCrescenzo selecting pictures for our yearbook. Two amateur photographers: Donna Rubino and Joan Palmer are learning the fundamentals of a camera. Pat Nelson and Rose Micklas pose for a picture after looking over the ads. 9 January Administration Monday — Opening the record of our school year editors visit Mr. F. Wayland Bailey to discuss school procedure. During 1955 our principal from January to June, he is always willing to take time from his many responsibilities to give us a helping hand and encouraging words. Mr. Michael T. Griffin, su- perintendent of Mechanicville Public Schools, happily wel- comes the yearbook business manager. As we stop in his office, we catch a glimpse of numerous things that come to Mr. Grif- fin’s attention. As the fall term of 1955-1956 begins, the editors are glad to greet our new principal. Miss M. Mastrianni. The photographer takes this picture when they look up from a Regents’ schedule. By talking with those who guide the school and its activities, we become better informed as senior citizens of M.H.S. 10 January .... Administration School business manager, Mr. Charles Templeton, shows yearbook business managers Carol Cafararo and Marjorie Blowers how to make money. Monday night—Never before tonight have we fully realized how great a task it is to administer a public school system. Attending a meeting of the Mech- anicville Board of Education, we become acquainted with the members and the various phases of their responsibilities. Mr. George Pickett, president of the board, gives Marjorie Blowers an insight into some school business. During the meeting official documents are shown to Sonia Reid by two board members. Mr. Harry Iden. vice-president, and Mr. John Bolton. Joan DiPasquale watches as Rev. S. Aurigemma affixes his signature to one of the many papers before him. We are privileged to be present in this new board room as supervision of our school is discussed, but disappointed not to have met Dr. Michael Cavotta. Mr. Roman Johnson, Jr. and Mr. Joseph Zurlo. January Miss Marie L. Antolick Basic Art Adver. Design Painting M iss Catherine D. CookingSan Bookkeeping I Office Practice Central Treasurer o Mr. Richard E. Fleming Chorus Director .................Our Faculty Tuesday — Now as the school term begins we want to visit in their classes, those through whose efforts and guidance we have attained our rank as seniors. Mr. Sylvester W. Brown Industrial Arts General Woods General Metals Miss Grace M. Dalton Girls’ Athletic Director ■ ■ Mr. William F. Chandler English III Golf and Bowling Director Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Edward P. Dalton English II Patrol Advisor Mr. Edward J. Galvin Industrial Arts Driver Training 12 January Mist Patricia A. Golden Librarian Mrs. Doris S. Hills Elementary Algebra Citizenship Education 9 American History I II Student Council Advisor • • e e e Wednesday — Our teachers, guidance coun- selors, and librarian are glad to talk over memories of the past and plans for the future as we snap their pictures. Miss Blanche Goodrich Latin Guidance Miss Maud M. Hinckel Secretarial Practice Typewriting Service Club Advisor Haifmoon Magazine Advisor Our Faculty Mr. Karl E. Hickey Citizenship Education World History Baseball Director Miss Dorothy C. Howe Elementary Algebra Plane and Solid Geometry Arlstoi Advisor Senior Class Advisor Senior Homeroom Miss Lucie C. Johns French Spanish Mrs. Helen M. Lamb Guidance 13 January.................Our Faculty Mrs. Dorothy S. Ludwig Elementary and Intermediate Algebra Trigonometry Guidance Thursday — Math, science, band, commercial and homemaking subjects — teachers and classes which we shall remember as prepara- tion for a successful life after high school. Miss Marie M. Noonan General Science Biology Health 0 Mr. Ernest C. Overton General Science Physics Chemistry Junior Class Advisor Miss Kathryn R. Ryan Citizenship Education Visual Education 14 Miss Katherine M. Ryan Business Law Shorthand I II Transcription Junior Class Advisor Miss Ruth Shiebler Band Director January................Our Faculty Friday — Today final pictures of faculty mem- bers are taken. As we conclude this all im- portant part of Our Diary, we think with appreciation of the happy and worthwhile associations with them throughout our high school years. Miss Grace Smith World History American History I I I Mr. Howard A. Smith World History American History I 11 Washington Club Senior Class Advisor Senior Homeroom Miss Beatrice Stewart Homemalcing I II F. H. A. Advisor Miss Marion F. Tilly Mr. Theodore G. Weigle English I Boys’ Athletic Director S. O. S. Advisor Mr. Earl Whitbeck English IV Dramatics Publications Adv:sor Senior Homeroom Mrs. Mildred Whitehurst English Business Alpha Advisor January .... Around School Miss Marion Rogers, sec- retary to Miss Mestrianni. Miss Florence Wilson, sec- retary to Mr. Griffin. Saturday — We see these familiar faces around school. Mrs. Marie Bodner, school nurse-teacher. Dr. Anthony Fantauzzi school physician. Mr. William Cavanaugh, attendance superintendent. Mrs. Dorothy Welch, music supervisor of Mechanicville grade schools. Mr. Feli Petronis, custo- dian and bus driver. February Juniors G. Hunter, J. Francis, P. DeCrescenzo and C. Aiardo look over some of the sweaters that they plan to sell. Monday and Tuesday — In high school the junior class is second only to the senior class. The juniors are the ones who will carry on in M. H. S. next year after we have graduated, and from the looks of these pictures, they certainly seem capable of doing so. In reminiscence we recall organizing our yearbook, ordering class rings, taking physics, American history, intermediate algebra, and being ushers at Commencement, all typical of a junior year in M.H.S. Thus, at the beginning of this week, we want to visit the Class of 1957 participating in their various activities around school. J. D'Ambro. A. Andrine and R. Stone are trying to decide what they will make in shop. L DeVito shows R. Mulvihill, P. Holland and M. Schenider how to work out an easy algebra problem. |y February...................Juniors L. Mickles. M. Van Detta. M. Davie and S. Rinalde look over their homework. E. Drimiller, R. Overocker and R. Salmon try to make people think they enjoy pestering A. Lanzone. C. Capuano. V. Williams. M. Coyne try to look atten- tive while J. Vincent explains her version of the theory of a fourth dimension. 18 J. Pingrey, S. Carins and A. Spickier are having fun while they serve punch. R. Donahue. M. Offenbecker, A. Taglione and G. Quick listen while L. Fragomeni explains the meaning of a poem. Juniors S. Pruyn and J. Canavan are reading physics while B. LaVigne, M. Cimino and P. Pascucci help each other with their homework. J. Higgins, F. Volpe and D. Pregent seem to be having fun while they work. J. Pingrey and S. Carins are using up leisure time by read- ing magazines. 19 February...................Juniors A. Sgambati and S. Rinaldi dis- play a sweater their class is selling. M. Di Nallo and L. Ambersine try to read a poem while J. Canavan looks on. r i) J. Whitehurst. R. Whitehurst P. Cerkowski, and B. McEchron have some fun looking up the meaning of words in the dictionary. Phewl , says J. Sal- vadore. I’m sure glad that inning is 20 over. D. LaVigne and M. Di Nallo are talking but B. Mc- Echron doesn't seem interested. February Juniors • • • • • • C. Perrotta. T. Weigle, J. Larkin, B. Overocker and P. Laurenzo are discussing the last game. R. Curtis, L. Ambersine, P. Fus- chino, P. Butler, J. Tabor. J. Pal- mer, are finding out what their last test marks are in English. M. A. D'Ambro. D. Mastropietro, A. Andrine are trying to get ahead in their studying. C. De Celle. N. Johnson, M. Schenider are waiting for permission to leave the room. S. Baker. J. Francis, M. Coyne. L. DeVito and N. Patenaude. are having fun looking at each others wallets. February . . . Looking over notes for their history test are M. S. Viger, N. Lane. M. B. Higgins and A. Grozzo. . Sophomores Receiving instructions for their assignments are E. Carry, T. Dunn, B. Elkins, T. Morocco, M. Bileski, C. Capeci. Wednesday and Thursday — Sophomores play a very important part in Our Diary. As we look over their pictures, memories of our own sophomore year live again in our thoughts. We remember how much fun we had attend- ing the Sophomore Hop and the various other activities held that year. Hard work and fun were the main ingredi- ents of a year we will relive each time we glance through Our Diary. V. Mastropietro and C. Byrne say Ha. Ha look what P. Flanagan has. But J. Welch doesn’t seem interested. Oh! Oh! A. DiPasquale, A. Spickler, J. Richardson and F. Baker we caught you in the teacher’s cabinet again. 22 February..............Sophomores D. Bryan is showing A. Ketchum. K. Hinchey and M. A. Mault how to do shorthand. In the biology lab are M. A. Cavotta. M. L. Collins G. Oswitt and S. Gargano. 23 February.............. E. Waldron. J. Richardson. J. Pepe and S. Neddo ar© reading pamphlets from Prof. Dalton's lending library. Sophomores M. E. Garland. T. Peluso. R. Thompson and J. Moll are reading a joke from a booklet. J. Cafararo. M. A. Thompson. J. LaVec. and A. Cafararo are busy reading notices on the black- board. 24 Doing their experiments in biology are J. Cos- tanzo. J. Sheehan, and R. Sorrell. February..............Sophomores the board for talking in class. F. DeStephano. J. Gonnolly. S. Robyck and B. Kearney are reading a magazine for history class. February..............Sophomores J. Chifone. D. D'Ambro, A. Caruso. and P. Delano are busy reading the Daily News. J. LaVigna and M. Duffney are playing with the frogs while S. Moczulski and J. Murray are trying to draw their experiments. B. Delaney. M. Whitkop and A. Sylvester are reading their American Observer for history class. C. Gerard, and K. Fitzpatrick are getting a kick out of what W. Petronis is doing in biology. D. Fiacco, S. Phinney say Wow! This typewriter is a complicated thing. ’ while P. Panza says. It's really a snap.” 26 C. Hiser, J. Purple. L. Van Heusen and R. Corp are looking at their blood through a microscope. B. Rajeski, F. Marinello. and T. Guilianelli are a few of the photogenic sophomores of today. E. Brown. A. Burke, and P. Sabatino are stuck on some of their homework. 27 Wating in line to sharpen their pencils are C. Bagnoli, D. Perretta. and D. Bryan. Friday and Saturday — Our first basketball games! The gym is filled to capacity and everyone is waiting for the game to begin. We seniors realize that this is the last season in which we will play an important part. The players and Coach Izzo put forth their best efforts to make this one of our best games. February • • • Basketball 4% f . 4 f I r - r ’ f ' Date Team . Score Team Nov. 25 M. H. S. 47-51 Burnt Hills 30 M. H. S. 33-45 Hoosick Falls Dec. 3 M. H. S. 48-45 Johnstown 10 M. H. S. 48-59 Gloversville II M. H. S. 58-64 Watervliet 17 M. H. S. 48-61 Draper Jan. 7 M. H. S. 48-65 Scotia 8 M. H. S. 51-43 Watervliet II M. H. S. 60-50 Troy 14 M. H. S. 44-49 Saratoga 18 M. H. S. 62-48 Hoosick Falls Feb. 4 M. H. S. 60-70 Gloversville II M. H. S. 58-54 Draper 15 M. H. S. 62-32 Burnt Hills 19 M. H. S. 55-53 Scotia 21 M. H. S. 52-42 Troy 25 M. H. S. 55-38 Saratoga Mar. II M. H. S. 71-60 Ca tskill 16 M. H. S. 61-63 Ravena 21 M. H. S. 75-62 Corinth 25 M. H. S. 66-75 Fort Plain ll s 3 y .f f f f f 0 tA + fk 4� 1 . f Tuesday night — We are happy to take time out from our homework to attend the evening program given by the M. H. S. Chorus under the direction of Mr. Richard Fleming. March............Chorus Thursday night — Smiling in their new and colorful uniforms are the members of the band after tonights concert. We as seniors should well be proud of our school band and its director, Miss Ruth Shiebler. ■ 00 Q 3 CL to Remember When? Baseball April...................................... Monday — Everyone rushes up to the Recreation Field to watch Coach Hickey's re- nowned nine in action. The players take their positions and the game begins. Date Team Score Team April 27 M. H. S. 6-8 St. Peter's 28 M. H. S. 3-1 Burnt Hills 29 M. H. S. 18-7 Stillwater May 2 M. H. S. 0-2 Saratoga 5 M. H. S. 5-3 Draper 6 M. H. S. 3-4 Scotia 10 M. H. S. 2-3 Saratoga 16 M. H. S. 1-5 Delmar 19 M. H. S. 4-12 Draper 23 M. H. S. 4-4 Stillwater 27 M. H. S. 8-6 Scotia June 2 M. H. S. 2-1 Delmar 3 M. H. S. 8-5 Stillwater Wednesday — Pole vaulting discus throwing and the various running events comprise the many track meets in which M.H.S. participates each year. O.K., boys let's go! May.........................................Teen Activity Thursday — Time is taken out from the rush of teen activities such as golf and bowling to record in pictures the happy times we’ve had together. June Class Day Donna Rubino. Alice Butler. Kenelm Kenyon, Kitty Ford. Lois Sloan, Joan DiPasquale. Friday — At last the Class Day arrives when we sit on the front steps of M. H. S. to have our class picture taken, and all around pictures are being snapped. Today ours is the responsibility of leav- ing a last will and a prophecy for the following classes. David Phelps, John DeVito. Marie Bango, John Marmillo, Danny Rubino, Marie Parente, Joan Hilushe, Sonia Reid. Eleanor Mercurio and Ann McBride. Rose Marie Gemmiti, Marie Michele. During the moving-up exer- cises in the auditorium as we assume the senior position on the stage, we re-live the good times of a freshman Class Day in green, a sopho- more Class Day in yellow, and last year's junior one in blue. Today, our senior Class Day, we are making mem- ories for the future. £ A •9 r I- V 1 A group of happy seniors. 37 June Prom Friday night — We find our- selves Under Paris Skies with dream music by Harry Vincent s Orchestra on this memorable June night. A. r fy l if Ted D’Aloia and Alice Butler. Eleanor Mercurio, Bill Dennis. Marie Bango. Al Fitch. Donna Rubino, and Jackie George. Princess Nancy Pregent and Class Presi- Kitty Ford and Mary Carol Vaccarella. Anna Dragonette and her escort, dent Tom Petronis. 38 Sharon Hutchison and Roger Hoyt. Joan Di Pasquale and John De Vito. 39 July .... Summer Vacation •«rs ,ef °TS o anN rr ®r- 40 July .... Summer Vacation Mary Carol Vaccarella. Carol Cafararo. Alice Butler and Kitty Ford trying to and Joan DiPasquale use up some of get a sun tan. their excess energy on a cool summer day. This picture represents the many trips seniors take in the summer time. 41 believe that these are the 1956 Seniors? ! JUST IN CASE YOU DIDN'T RECOGNIZE US ... . 1 Kenelm Kenyon 19 Carol Stoliaroff 37 Marilyn Villamil 2 Sharon Hutchison 20 Martin Urbaetis 38 Anna Dragonette 3 George Marinello 21 Sonia Reid 39 Eugene Doten 4 Arthur Burgoyne 22 Eleanor Mercurio 40 Kathryn Hewitt 5 Carol Stone 23 Carol Cafararo 41 Donna and Danny Rubino 6 James De Crescente 24 John Marmillo 42 Theresa DeCrescenzo 7 Marjorie Blowers 25 Joan Hilushe 43 Joan Palmer 8 Margaret DeLucia 26 Elizabeth Crannell 44 Larry Hoyt 9 Joan DiPasquale 27 Nancy Pregent 45 Marie Michele 10 Anne McBride 28 Katherine Ford 46 John DeVito 11 Gail Butler 29 Patricia Nelson 47 Anna Baisley 12 Phyllis DeMarco 30 Alice Butler 48 Franklin Muzio 13 Rose Marie Martone 31 Robert Smith 49 Theresa Morocco 14 Rose Ksenich 32 Rosemarie Gemmiti 50 Joann Zennaiter IS Ellaine Van Heusen 33 Benedict Bruno 51 Alice Retell 6 Joan Purple 34 Marie Bango 52 Patricia Piccirilli 17 Janice Foley 35 Anna Thompson 53 Mary Carol Vaccarella 18 Marie Crammond 36 Leonard Wixted 54 Ralph Overton 44 smiL September Football • «► - a. v V ' ¥ i w ' v 1 ) iv n - ' • V’ u«’ J.. ■ 3 f-.'. ■ i ' 4: Saturday — The football season has arrived again. Today's game is especially exciting. The fans are exuberant, and the players are filled with a victorious spirit as they progress down the field toward their goal. Coach Weigle watches his team enact the many plays they had practiced for the big season. September...............Football Date Team Score Opponent Sept. 26 M. H. S. m m 18- 0 Fort Edward Oct. 1 M. H. S. 'i 7-13 Colonie Central 8 M. H. S. •S'.. 4 3 13-12 Scotia 15 M. H. S. ' 4 0-14 Draper 22 M. H. S. l- I 0-27 Johnstown 29 M. H. S. 'l 4 0-33 Bethlehem Central Nov. 5 M. H. S. 13-33 Saratoga September A.A. Cheerleaders Saturday — Popping in before the game, we see the A. A. busy, as usual, preparing tickets for the big rush. Their other responsibilities include arrang- ing buses for games and raising money for athletic equipment. | A. Joan DiPasquale Mary Carol Vaccarella Officers of the Athletic Association Pres.«John Farina Treas.-Larry Hoyt Saturday — Rah! Rah! The pep of our cheerleaders is infectious as they lead the M.H.S. rooters at the game. Always ready to boost school spirit, we see them enthusiastically playing their part in the sportsmanship of the school. Captain - Kitty Ford ) I Sharon Hutchison J Marie Bango Marie Cimino Margo Coyne Janet Vincent 48 Beth McEchron October Aristoi Monday — We begin the week by visiting Aristoi, comprised of the ones scholastically at the top of the senior class. Under the leadership of Thomas Petronis, president, Marie Parente, vice-president, Marie Cram- mond, secretary, and Ann McBride, treasurer, the Aristoi meeting is in progress with those seniors in attendance who have attained a high average during their years in high school. Their faculty advisor, Miss Howe, is always ready to give guidance concerning the honor society's activities. Unable to have their pictures snapped for posterity are Alice Butler, Kathryn Ford, Rose- marie Gemmiti, and Ralph Overton. Rose Micklas show Margaret Delucia, Eleanor Mercurio and Larry Hoyt how to study. 49 Sonia Reid and Marie Bango look up the deriva- tion of a word for Gail Butler. October......................Alpha Virginia Williams, Mike Davie, Rosemary Mulvlhill. and Carl Capuano. Emelia Sgambati. Jeanne Whitehurst, Mike La- Vigna. and Mike Coyne. Roger Salmon, George Quick. Robert Donahue and Sue Rinaldi. Monday — Continuing on this afternoon we see the Junior honor society preparing to meet with Mrs. Whitehurst, their faculty ad- visor. If members of the class of 57' have had an average of 85% or higher in the past two years they are privileged to be in Alpha. We must be quiet now as the officers Mike Coyne, Mike LaVigne, Jeanne Whitehurst, Emelia Sgambati, president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, call for attention. Absent from the meeting as pict- ures are taken are Louise DeVito and Sue Pruyn. October....................S.O.S. Monday — What can this gathering of intelligent looking high schoolers be? Oh, as everyone is eager to tell, these are the sophomores whose averages for their freshman year were 85% or higher. Thus, they are now members of S. O. S., the Sophomore Honor Society with the faculty supervisor, Miss Tilly. Because scholarship is an essential part of their high school life, they will try to make their honor society successful. Unable to be present as the pictures are taken are Mary Rose Beninati, Mary Lou Collins, Lucille DeVito, Shirley Moczulski, Angela Natale, Sharon Phinney, Beverly Rajeski, and Lawrence Rose. Barbara Manso, Marilyn Witlcop. Carolyn Byrne. Janice Hosley. Gerald Oswitt. William Petronis, and Raymond Lefco. Barbara Delaney, Jean Purple. Mary Alice Marra. Kathryn Hinchey. Bill MacDonald. John Welch, Eric Browne. 51 October .... Student Council Nancy Pregent. president, and Janet Vincent, secretary, look on as Mrs. Hills writes down the names of the members of the council. Tuesday — If we are quiet, perhaps we may take a back seat in Study Hall and listen in on the meet- ing already in progress. Here assembled are rep- resentatives of each sophomore, junior, and senior homeroom, class and organization presidents, and anyone with matters to bring before the Student Council. As the secretary's, treasurer's and special reports are given, we understand the many things under the jurisdiction of the M. H. S. Student Council. Gaii Butler. Beth McEchron, Alice Butler. Sonia Reid and John Marmillo investigate the value of a dollar, which is very important to school activi- ties. Sue Rinaldi. Sandra Cairns and Rose Marie Beni 52 nati enjoy talking over Student Council affairs. October . . . Do you remember the most interesting panel dis- cussion in assembly, the annual canned food drive at Thanksgiving and football pep rallies? These and other activities involving the whole student body are sponsored by our Student Council. Mrs. Doris Hills, faculty advisor, is always present at meetings as permission to organizations for dances is given, and problems concerning the general welfare are discussed. From this afternoon alone, we will realize that the student governing body represents us, and that through us it can be effective in M. H. S. Student Council Bill Connolly and S$lvadore Gargano catch up on their homework while BUI MacDonald and Raymond Lefko watch. Paula DeCrescenzo. Maria Cimino. Antoinette Ponzillo and Theresa DeCrescenzo read an article before the meeting begins. Well, what are we waiting for?” says Chares j-3 Rajeski. October.....................Patrol Pres Margaret DeLucia. V. Pres. George Koper. Sec. Connie Maiello. Wednesday — Oops! Another member of the Patrol, the student police force under the faculty supervision of Mr. Edward Dalton, approaches us coming down the hall. Not only today, as we especially want to take their pictures and discuss school behavior with them, but always, they efficiently perform their duties striving to make M.H.S. a safer and better place. October................Service Club Ann McBride. Ralph Overton. Sandra Cairns and Mary Church. Thursday — The Service Club is a very active or- ganization. Its members are those who enjoy doing various jobs around school. They may be called on to sell tickets at games, usher at school functions, work in the library or to carry out the many other duties which are necessary to keep the school operating smoothly. Mary Church, Patricia Millard. Mary Sue Viger. Janice Foley. Patricia Nelson. Patricia Other officers: Linda Ostrander. Richard Sorell. Janice Hosley. Frances Grozzo. Mary Beth Hig- Penza and Sharon Phinney. Soma Reid and Bonnie LaVigne. 55 gins and Alzora Waldron. October . Varsity Club Camera Club Friday We see the Varsity Club, comprised of boys who have participated in sports and won their letter, posmg on the front steps of school. Alice Retell Camera Clubbers recuperating from their party and picturetaking. Friday — Always on the spot with their cameras when any event is occurring, we see members of the Camera Club relaxing at a party this afternoon in the Home Ec room. Genuine interest in photog- raphy is the only requirement for membership in this organization under the direction of Mr. Earl Whitbeck. William Petronis October F.H.A «s® 'lC'® Pa' Off,c.® Ca' 'i Friday — Under the guidance of Miss Stewart, girls who have had Home Ec courses are in this club preparing to be homemakers of tomorrow. p °Yn ar h an er - ' o Lorraine Salway, Agnes SpicMer. Carol Stoliaroff. Joan Pingrey, Ethel 6liss, Sandra Cairns, and Judy Can- avan. Marlene Vitrella. Carol Stoliaroff. Ethel Bliss, and Joan Pingrey. 57 Mathew Anatriello Mart . . . The athletic Don Juan of M.H.S. who keeps the girls in a whirl. Anne Baisley Ann . . . A sweet senior who is ambitious and competent, especially in her work as President of Service Club. Marie Bango Marie ... As an owner of a sunny disposition, Marie is a delight to her many friends. o o Denise Bisson Denise . . . The mademoiselle from Spring St. whose French charm is appealing to all. Marjorie Blowers Midge . . . What is so fair as a smile from this pert Business Manager? Louis Bochette Buckets . . . Our nomination for Mr. Columbia Club of 1956 and future Boys’ Athletic Director. 58 Benedict Bruno Ben . . . Ben's fervent interest in sports and his unique personality are two of his greatest assets. Gail Butler Gail . . . Our sparkling yearbook editor whose personality radiates through all of M.H.S. Arthur Burgoyne Buddy . . . Our happy-go-lucky left guard who is constantly shadowed by his own private detective. Clancy. Alice Butler Alice . . . The Irish colleen with a mischievous look in her eye. Carol Cafararo Caff . . . Twinkling brown eyes are a distinc- tive asset of our industrious Business Manager. Nelson Cairns Bruce . . . Energetic end humorous, he delights the customers at McMahon's. 59 Georg Capeci ’’George . . . A welcome addition to the class in our Junior year is this amateur photo- grapher from Stillwater. Elizabeth Crannell Betty Jane . . . Her reliable and good-natured ways are liked by everyone in M.H.S. Richard Clark Yurk . . . Underneath his twinkling eyes. Dick is among the lively seniors. Gerald Cross ’•Jerry . . . Shyness and sincerity in his own way characterize Jerry. Marie Crammond Marie . . . A very cheerful little Dutch girl who possesses old world charm. John Curtis •'Curt . . . John whose bright smile and jolly laugh win him many lasting friends. 60 Elizabeth De Celle Betty . . . A tiny little miss who is noted for her sweet and gent e ways. James De Crescente Jim . . . Neve a dull moment you will find when fun-loving Jim is around. Theresa DeCrescenzo Tre . . . Enthusiasm typifies our cosmopoli- tan miss who represented M.H.S. at Girls' State. Margaret De Lucia Marg . . . Flying fingers at the piano is her trademark. Phyllis De Marco Phyll . . . Soon a bride, always we see this gal with a radiant smile. John De Vito John . . . The outstanding captain of our foot- ball team who was also one of our representatives at Boy's State. 61 Joan DiPasquale Deeks . . . Vitality and her sense of good sportsmanship mark her success as a cheerleader. Eugene Doten Dilly Dally As his nickname tells, this blonde- haired boy never has a worry in the world. Anna Dragonette '•Anna . . . Using her charming ways. Anna continues to keep the Central Market going. Virginia Duffney Gi Gi . . . A sweet girl with a shy look and a wardrobe that is admired by all. Ronald Durante Ronnie . . . Always ready with his bright grin and blue Ford is this Senior with the famous last name. 62 John Farina Johnny . . . Our A.A. President, always active in fulfilling his duties. Kathryn Ford Kitty . . . The vivacious captain of the cheer- leaders who puts all her pep into cheer- ing the boys on. Anna Fitch Ann ..As her diamond shines, so does she with anticipation of her coming marriage. Rose Marie Gemmiti Rosey . Full of spirit, her peppiness enables her to make friends easily. Janice Foley • i a •• Jan . . . A jolly girl who loves to laugh and is always ready and waiting for a good time. Kathryn Hewitt Katy . . Because of her vast knowledge of the stage, she has been one of the best student directors of the Dramatics Club. 63 Joan Hilushe Joni . . . Her exquisite wardrobe is second only to her glowing smile. Larry Hoyt Larry . . . Our ambitious Secretary-Treasurer of the A.A who is also a prospective businessman. John Hmura Jack . . . The present track star of M.H.S. and the hardest working boy in Miss Smith's 12th grade history class. Judith Horner Judi . . . This tall, stately blond with a re- served manner is a friend to all. Sharon Hutchison Shar . . . A loquacious gal who puts cheer- fulness into her work as a cheerleader. Nicholas Izzo Nicky . . . Everybody's pal. we delight in his mischievous pranks. 64 George Jones Bucky . . . Our future General in the National Guard who is presently known for being the world's champion bowler. Daniel Kenney Dan . . . Known for his laugh and good humor is this genial and affable person. Kenelm Kenyon ‘'Ken . . . A bright and sparkling football player with an effervescent personality. George Koper Chester . . . Our heavy-voiced classmate with the qualities of a loyal friend and an efficient Patrol member. Rose Ksenich Rose . . . Always busy. Rose is very enthusi astic about her art studies. David Lenihan Rip . . . Our hard-working classmate whose determined ways may soon make him manager of the A P. 65 Jean Marcella Jean . . . Quiet and reserved. Jean was a welcome addition to our class in 1954. Rose Marie Martone Rodie . . . Because of her enthusiasm for roller-skating, our Rodie spends her leisure time at Guptill’s. George Marinello “Pickles . . . Our mighty fullback who does a great job for M.H.S. on the gridiron. Vincent Mastropietro Vin . . . His business-like and determined manner will contribute to making him the future manager of Tancredi’s Res- taurant. John Marmillo “John . . . Our class president who also led us successfully through our sophomore year. Ann McBride “Ann . . . Daily bouncing off Pruyn Hill, her gaiety in all activities is infectious. 66 James McMurray Painsy . . . Good natured. always taking things in a quiet, complaisant way. Marie Michele Marie . . . Because of her attractive and polite manner. Marie has countless friends. William McNeil Jim . . . Our strongman of the class and a great football player will really make his mark in the world. 4 ' Eleanor Mercurio El . . . A very petite business student with a perpetual smile. Francis Mickies Frannie . . . The boy with the congenial smile and the ready jokes will never have trouble in the outside world. Rose Mickles Rose . . . This excellent business student possesses the rare ability of being a friend to all her classmates. 67 Theresa Morocco Dee Dee . . . The very best of things come in the smallest of packages. Franklin Muzio Frankie . . . So calm and serene and ambitious that we hardly knew he was in our midst. Patricia Nelson Pat . . . Her talent for art and for having a pleasinq personality will contribute to a successful future. Arthur O'Connor Artie . . . This clever artist uses his artistic ability in making sodas at Golden Drugs. Ralph Overton Test Tube . . . Ralph’s genuine interest and ability in math and science will enable him to be a success in his scientific career. Joan Palmer Joni . . . Known for her lively disposition and sparkling smile is our yearbook photo- grapher. 68 Dominick Palmieri Sev Marie Parente ,,Marie', Louis Peluso Louis . . . Our best entry for the Indianapolis '500' from M.H.S. . . . Known for her friendliness and her great capacity for understanding her fellow classmates. . . . An energetic basketball player who can always be found at Columbia Club. Thomas Petronis Tommy . . . Noted for his concentration on football, baseball and Hershey Bars. Carlton Phelps Carlton . . . Industry is his middle name. Always working hard in school and out. David Phelps Harvey . . . The blond, blue-eyed boy with a cunning smile who possesses a great ability in athletics. 69 Patricia Piccirilli Pat . . . We shall always remember Pat’s red hair and pleasant conversation. Patricia Poucher Pat . . . She of the quiet ways and the pleasant smile will certainly be a success at her chosen work. Nancy Pregent Nancy” . . Nancy's friendly manner and sense of competence are the reasons why she was voted President of the Student Council. Joan Purple Joanie . . . Loyal classmate whose agreeable ways will help attain her R.N. Charles Raieski Chuck . . . Although quiet and shy, Chuck possesses a pleasing personality and a sense of humor. Gordon Reed Gordy” . . . A friendly boy with a good sense of humor which will make Gordy many friends in the future. 70 Sonia Reid Sonia . . . Gifted with the right amount of sincerity and wit. memories of our co-editor will be both pleasant and vivid. Donna Rubino Donna . . . The well-lilted Central Dairy maid who uses graciousness and friendliness in her work. Alice Retell Alice . . . A member of the art staff who has made many contributions to our Half- moon. John Shields Shark . . . The fastest pin boy in M.H.S.. and perhaps one of the best squirrel and rabbit hunters of this city. Daniel Rubino Danny . . . As a member of our business staff. Danny has been very successful in se- curing money for this yearbook. Lois Sloan Lois . . . Our Trojan belle is always ready to greet you with a smile and her accent. 71 Robert Smith ‘•Bob' . . . A very likeable person who is a common sight around Guptill's Roll- Arena. Carol Stoliaroff Fuzzy . . . Carol's radiant smile brightens the day for teachers as well as students. Carol Stone Carol . Humorous and gay, Carol uses her talents to cheer under-classmen as weil as seniors. Anna Thompson Anna . . . A friendly, fun-loving girl, who will make millions writing her own joke book. Martin Urbaetis Marty . . . A’ways happy and smiling, there’s never a dull moment with Marty around. Mary Carol Vaccarella Vac . . . A first class athlete. Mary Carol enjoys cheerleading, driver training and uses her acting ability in Summer Scene. 72 Ella i ne Van Hausen Ellaine . . . This future nurse came to us in the midst of our junior year and is known for her intelligent thinking. Elsie Webb Elsie . . . Her congeniality is appreciated by all her many friends. Marilyn Villamil Mare . . . This expert sales lady employs patience as well as graciousness in her work at the Band Box. Leonard Wixted Len . . . A man Milton Berle will have to watch in future years, because there are possibilities of Len's becoming a come- dian. Carl Vredenburg Carl . . . May he rove through life as merrily as he has roved through school. Joanna Zennaiter Jo Ann . . . Known for her gay chatter. Jo Ann will undoubtedly win many new friends after graduation. 73 November Joseph Zielnecki Joe . . . A familiar figure both at Val's and the bowling alleys, he's sure to be with Dan. . . Seniors Friday — All tired out after a strenuous week of guiding the taking of senior pictures, we catch our class officers laughing on the front steps. President John Marmillo. Vice President Arthur Burgoyne. Secretary Kathryn Ford, and Treasurer Donna Rubino realize that the senior pic- tures are a most memorable part of Our Diary. In memory of NICHOLAS GRIMALDI 1939-1953 74 December Nancy Pregent and Marie Bango. editors, show Marie Crammond. Rose Mickies and Betty DeCelle a com- pleted issue of the Halfmoon. Halfmoon Staff Two seniors busy writing an article. Friday — The latest issue of the Halfmoon magazine has been published, and its sale is eagerly awaited by the student body. Under the supervision of Mr. Earl Whitbeck and Miss Maud Hinckel, this publication with editorials, original stories, poems, jokes, ads. and other features constitutes a truly successful work, enjoyed and appreciated by all. Theresa Morocco. Carol Stone. Patricia Piccirilli, Marilyn Villamil and Eleanor Mercurio look over the articles that they typed. Dominic Palmieri. Joan Palmer. Joan Hilushe. Louis Bochette and Louis Peluso count the money received from the sale of magazines. 75 77 School Calendar 1955 - 1956 January 3 School Resumes after Christmas Vacation 7 Baslcetball-Scotia 8 Basketball-Watervliet I I Basketball-Troy 14 Basketball-Saratoga 17 Final Exams Begin 18 Basketball-Hoosick Falls 21 Regents Begin 28 Report Cards 29 Publications Dance 31 Second Semester Begins February 4 Basketball-Gloversville I I Basketball-Draper 15 Basketball-Burnt Hills 19 Basketball-Scotia 21 Basketball-Troy 22 George Washington's Birthday, no school 25 Basketball-Saratoga March 8 Report Cards I I Basketball-Catskill 16 Aristoi Play 21 Basketball-Corinth 25 Basketball-Fort Plain April 6 School closes for Easter Vacation 8 Seniors leave for Washington 27 Baseball-St. Peters 28 Baseball-Burnt Hills 29 Baseball-Stillwater May 2 Baseball-Saratoga 3 Report Cards 5 Baseball-Draper 6 Baseball-Scotia 10 Baseball-Saratoga 16 Baseball-Delmar 19 Baseball-Draper 23 Baseball-Stillwater 27 Baseball-Scotia June 2 Baseball-Delmar 3 Baseball-Stillwater 10 Class Day 17 Regents Begin 24 Report Cards, School out, Prom 25 Girls Boys State 26 Baccalaureate 28 Graduation July Summer Vacation August Summer Vacation September 7 School Opens 12 Clubs Organize for Fall 16 Canteen Opens 21 Assembly-Young Magicians 24 Football-Fort Edward 26 Senior Pictures taken October 1 Football-Colonie 8 Football-Scotia I I Senior Hobo Hop 12 Columbus Day, no school 15 Football-Draper, dance 19 1st Report cards of Fall 21 Teachers Conf., no school 22 Football-Johnstown 26 First Senior Class meeting 29 Football-Bethlehem November 2 Student Council Assembly 4 Football-Saratoga, Mr. Football Dance 9 Student Council Assembly 14 Cheerleading Tryouts 23 School closes for Thanksgiving Vacation 25 Basketball-Burnt Hills 30 Report Cards December 2 Basketball-Saratoga 9 Basketball-Johnstown 14 American Legion Contest Assembly 16 Basketball-Gloversville 17 Basketball-Watervliet 20 Chorus Christmas Concert 21 School Closes for Christmas Vacation, Basketball-Burnt Hills 29 Senior Winter Whirl Dance 78 Senior Activities Anatriello, Mathew Washington Club: Basketball 4 yrs.: Baseball 1 yr,- Football 4 yrs.: Track 3 yrs. Baisley, Anne Washington Club: F.H.A. 1,2,3: Student Coun- cil 4: Yearbook Staff 2,3: Service Club I, Vice Pres. 2.3, Pres. 4: Red Cross Rep. 1,4. Bango, Marie 5.0. 5.; Aristoi: G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff Co- Editor: Washington Club: Junior Usher: F.H.A. Pres. 2; Camera Club 1,2: Yearbook Staff 2,3,4: Service Club 4: Cheerleading 3,4: pres. Freshman Class: Treasurer Junior Class. Bisson, Denise G.A.C.; Camera Club 3 yrs.: Service Club 2 yrs. Blowers, Marjorie Sec. of S.O.S.; Pres. Alpha: G.A.C. Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club: Junior Usher: Student Council 1,2: Camera Club 1,2: Yearbook Staff Business Manager. Bochette, Louis Halfmoon Staff Business Manager: Student Council 1,2,3: Yearbook Staff 2,3,4: Basketball 1,2,3: Baseball 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4- Track I. Bruno, Benedict Washington Club; Student Council 3: Basket- ball 1,2,3,4: Football 1,2.3,4- Track 1,2,3,4. Burgoyne, Arthur S. Washington Club; Junior Usher, Student Coun- cil 3: Basketball 2.3: Baseball I: Football 2.3.4- Track I: Vice-Pres. Senior Class: Red Cross Rep. 2. Butler, Alice Alpha: Aristoi: G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff: Wash- ington Club: Student Council 2,3.4; Camera Club 2 Vice-Pres.: Yearbook Staff 2,3,4. Butler, Gail 5.0. 5.; Alpha: Aristoi; Washington Club: Junior Usher; Student Council 4: Yearbook Staff 3,4 Co-Editor; Red Cross Repres.: Sec. Freshman Class; C.S.P.A. Cafararo, Carol G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club Sec.-Treas.; Junior Usher; Camera Club 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff Bus. Manager; Sec. Sophomore Class; C.S.P.A. Cairns, Nelson B. Football 3; Transferred from Greenwich and Stillwater. Capeci, George J. Transferred from Stillwater. Clark, Richard Washington Club: Patrol 3; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 1,2; Football I; Track 3. Crammond, Marie 5.0. 5.; Aristoi Sec.: Service Club 4: Halfmoon Staff. Crannell, Elizabeth G.A.C.; Washington Club: Camera Club 3. Cross, Gerald Washington Club; Football 4: Track 4. Curtis, John J. Washington Club- Football I; Red Cross. DeCelle, Elizabeth L. G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff; F.H.A. 2; Camera Club I; Service Club 4. DeCrescente, James 5.0. 5.; Washington Club: Football 3,4: Track 2,3,4: Varsity Club Sec.-Treas. DeCrescenzo, Theresa G.A.C.: Washington Club; F.H.A. 4 Pres.: Student Council 4: Camera Club 1,2,3; Year- book Staff 2,3,4; Service Club 1,2,3,4. DeLucia, Margaret Rose 5.0. 5.; Alpha; Aristoi: Patrol 2,3,4, Pres. 4 Sec. 3. DeMarco, Phyllis G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff: F.H.A. 3: Camera Club 2: Red Cross Rep. 1,2. DeVito, John Alpha; Washington Club; Student Council 1,2,4: Basketball 2,3; Football 2,3, captain 4; Track 1,2: Red Cross Rep. I: Boys State; Var- sity Club Pres. 4. DiPasquale, Joan 5.0. 5.; G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; Camera Club 1.2; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Cheerleading 2,3,4. Doten, Eugene Dragonette, Anna Camera Club 1,2,3: Service Club I. Duffney, Virginia G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Service Club 4. Dunbar, Richard Durante, Ronald Washington Club; Junior Usher; Service Club 1,2: Bowling 4. Farina, John A.A. Pres. 4; Washington Club: Junior Usher; Patrol 3: Track 3,4. Fitch, Anna G.A.C.: Service Club 1,2,3. 79 Senior Activities Foley, Janice Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; F.H.A. 4; Camera Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Service Club 4; Red Cross Rep. 3. Ford, Kathryn M. 5.0. 5.; Alpha: Aristoi: G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club: Junior Usher: Student Council I; Yearbook Staff 2,4- Cheerleading 1:2,3.4; Sec. Jr. and Sr. Class. Gemmiti, Rosemarie 5.0. 5.; Alpha; Aristoi; G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Camera Club 1,2,3 Sec.-Treas. 3: Yearbook Staff; 2,3; Service Club 1,2,3,4; Red Cross Rep. 1,3; F. H.A. Convention 2. Hewitt, Kathryn 5.0. 5.: Alpha- G.A.C.: Washington Club: Junior Usher; Camera Club 3: Patrol 3.4; Red Cross Rep. 3. Hilushe, Joan Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; F.H.A. 1,2; Student Council 2: Camera Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Service Club 4; Red Cross Rep. 1,2. Hmura, John 5.0. 5.: A.A.: Patrol 3- Baseball 2: Track 3: Bowling 3. Horner, Judith 5.0. 5.: Camera Club 2. Hoyt, Larry Aristoi; A.A. Treasurer; Junior Usher; Patrol 3: Golf 3. Hutchison, Sharon 5.0. 5.: G.A.C.; Washington Club: Student Council 2: Camera Club 3; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4- Service Club 1,2,3; Cheerleading 2,3,4: Red Cross Drive 2. Izzo, Nicholas A. Washington Club: Football 2,3 4- Track 1,2,3,4. Jones, George Bowling 1,2,3,4-Golf 3. Kenny, Daniel Football 2; Bowling 3,4. Kenyon, Kenelm Vice-Pres. 1,2,3: Junior Usher; Baseball 3,4: Football 1,2,3,4; A.A. Varsity Club; S.O.S. Koper, George Patrol 3, Vice Pres. 4. Ksenick, Rose G. A.C.- Halfmoon Staff: Camera Club 2,3; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4: Service Club 1,3. Lenihan, David Washington Club. Marcella, Jean Halfmoon Staff; Transferred from Stillwater. Marinello, George Washington Club; Student Council I; Year- book Staff 2; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 3,4: Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2. Marmillo, John Washington Club; Student Council 3,4; Camera Club I; Patrol 3,4; Football 3: Track 2,3,4; Bowling 3: President of Soph, and Senior Classes. Martone, Rose Marie G.A.C.: Washington Club: Camera Club 1,2,3: Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Service Club 1,2. Mastropietro, Vincent Washington Club McBride, Ann 5.0. 5.: Alpha; Aristoi; Treas: G.A.C.; Red Cross Representative I; Washington Club; Service Club 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Patrol 4. Me Murray, James McNeil, William James Washington Club: Baseball 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 4; Bowling 4; Varsity Club 3,4. Mercurio, Eleanor 5.0. 5.; Alpha; Aristoi; Halfmoon Staff: Wash- ington Club: F.H.A.; I; Camera Club 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff 2,3.4- Service Club 3,4; Red Cross Representative 2. Michele, Marie 5.0. 5.; G.A.C.: Washington Club; F.H.A.; Camera Club 2,3: Service Club 1,4. Micklas, Francis Micklas, Rose Marie 5.0. 5.: Alpha; Aristoi: Halfmoon Staff; F.H.A.; Camera Club 2; Yearbook Staff 2; Service Club 4. Morocco, Theresa G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club: Camera Club 1,2; Yearbook Staff 2,3; Service Club 1,2,3,4. Muzio, Franklin Nelson, Patricia G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club: Camera Club 1,2: Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Service Club 1,2,3; Red Cross Representative 1,2,3. O'Connor, Arthur John Halfmoon Staff; Junior Usher: Camera Club 3: Yearbook Staff 3,4; Patrol 3,4. Overton, Ralph 5.0. 5.; Alpha: Aristoi; Washington Club; Service Club 1,2,3,4; Track 3; Boy's State. Senior Activities Palmer, Joan 5.0. 5.: G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; Service Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A.; Camera Club 1,2,3,4; Red Cross Representative 3; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Yearbook Photographer. Palmieri, Dominic Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4. Parente, Marie 5.0. 5.; Alpha; Aristoi Vice President; G.A.C.; F. H.A. 4; Camera Club 2,3; Yearbook Staff; Red Cross Rep. 2. Peluso, Louis Washington Club; Junior Usher; Basketball 1.2,3.4; Baseball 1,2,3,4. Petronis, Thomas 5.0. 5. - President; Alpha: Aristoi - President; Washington Club: Student Council 3; Basket- ball 1.2: Baseball 1,2,3.4; Football 1,2,3,4: President 3. Phelps, Carlton Halfmoon Staff: Washington Club; Service Club 1.2.3,4; Patrol 1,2,3. Phelps, David Washington Club; Basketball 1,2.3.4; Baseball 1,2,3,4: Football 3,4; Soph. Class Treasurer. Piccirilli, Patricia G. A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Junior Usher; Camera Club 1,2,3: Service Club 1,2,3,4: Secretary 4. Poucher, Patricia G.A.C.: Service Club 1.3: Red Cross Rep. I. Pregent, Nancy G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff-Editor; Washington Club; Junior Usher; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4. Purple, Joan Camera Club 3. Rajeski, Charles 5.0. 5.; Student Council 4; Basketball 4. Reed, Gordon Washington Club: Student Council 2; Football 1.2,3.4: Track 1,2,3.4. Retell, Alice 5.0. 5.: G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; Camera Club 1,2,3,4; Vice-President 4; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Service Club 1,4; Red Cross Rep. 2. Reid, Sonia 5.0. 5.: Alpha; Aristoi; Halfmoon Staff; Wash- ington Club; G.A.C.: Junior Usher; Student Council 3,4; Vice-President 4; Camera Club 2: Yearbook Staff 2,3.4; Co-Editor; Service Club 1,2,3,4: Vice-President 3,4; Red Cross Rep. 1,2; C.S.P.A.; Speaker-American Legion Con- test; D.A.R. Essay Contest. Rubino, Daniel Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; Junior Usher: Yearbook Staff 4: Basketball 1,2: Base- ball 1.2,3,4. Rubino, Donna Jean 5.0. 5.: G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club: Camera Club I; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4; Service Club I; Sr. Class Treas. Shields, John Washington Club: Basketball 1,2,3; Football I. Sloan, Lois 5.0. 5.; G.A.C.; Washington Club; Camera Club 1,2,3; Yearbook Staff 2,3,4. Smith, Robert Football 1,2; Track 1,2. Stone, Carol 5.0. 5.; Alpha: G.A.C.-Pres: Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club; Student Council 4; Year- book Staff 4: Service Club 1.2,3,4; Patrol 3,4; Red Cross Rep. Thompson, Anna G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Camera Club 3: Service Club. Urbaetis, Martin Washington Club: Patrol 3; Track 1,2; Bowling I. Vaccarella, Mary-Carol G.A.C.; Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club: Camera Club 2,3: Yearbook Staff 2,3.4; Cheer- leading 2,3,4; Red Cross Rep. 2; Freshman Treasurer. Van Heusen, Ellaine Transferred April 1955 from Brownville Jet, Maine. Villamil, Marilyn G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff; Washington Club: Yearbook Staff 2: Red Cross Rep. I. Vredenburg, Carl Service Club I; Golf 3. Webb, Elsie G.A.C.: Halfmoon Staff; F.H.A.; 2,3; Service Club 4; Red Cross Rep. I. Wixted, Leonard Service Club 1,2,3,4. Zennaiter, Joanne Halfmoon Staff; Camera Club 1,2,3; Year- book 2,3,4; Service Club I; Zielnicki, Joseph Service Club 1,2,3; Vice-President 2nd; Bowling 3,4. 81 GOOD LUCK HADDLETON PIZZA AT B D EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY William Street Call 1246 COMPLIMENTS of the MECH ANICVILLE COUNCIL of CHURCHES CURTO JEWELERS All Repairs Done on Premises 302 PARK AVENUE MECHANICVILLE. N. Y. Compliments of C. M. FORT SONS 82 Compliments of the TRI-CITY MUSIC and LOWER NOVELTY CO. Automatic Phonograph BEST WISHES SICILIANO'S RESTAURANT Warsaw Ave. Mechanicville, N. Y. Phone MO 4-9066 FASOLINOS MEATS and GROCERIES 28 Leonard Street Hot and Sweet Sausage — Year Round Phone MO 4-5791 McVille, N. Y. Compliments of C. S. CARY ASSOCIATES ENGINEERS BUILDERS Schenectady, New York STEPHEN HATALSKY JR. MASON CONTRACTOR RED 2 Mechanicville, N. Y. Phone MO 4-3387 Best Wishes Class of ’56 For the Gift Supreme Hamilton A Elgin Watches The Gift of Time D. H. 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Company The ARCHWAY RESTAURANT Fourth Avenue Troy, New York Compliments of O'BRIEN S BOTTLING WORKS Central Dairy for the BEST in Dairy Productsr Compliments of Corrigan Gas Station 90 RINALDI S SHOE STORE Mens' — Women's and Children's Shoes — Stockings and Hosiery 104 Park Avenue FOR PARTS THAT ARE SUPERIOR FOR OUTSIDE AND INTERIOR Shop at NORTHERN AUTO DUGAN S SHELL SERVICE The Best of Service NORTH MAIN STREET J. B. VINEHOUT JEWELER GIFT SHOP 305 PARK AVENUE MECHANICVILLE, NEW YORK NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO., INC. ROUND LAKE AVENUE MO 4-4981 OK GIFT SHOP GUSSIE S GIFT SHOP PARK AVENUE THE BEST FOR LESS COLLINS “Your choice of flowers Best Wishes from JOYCE S LOG CABIN North Main Street Mechanicville, New York Compliments of Stringbeans of Riverside, N. Y, THE RED CAB Prompt 24 hrs. a tlay service Armand Izzo Manager MO 4-3322 GOOD LUCK from POWER'S MARKET CHOICE MEATS AND GROCERIES POULTRY - FROZEN FOODS “Prompt Delivery” Park Avenue Phone MO 4-7831 CORCORAN BROS. Coal, Feed, Farm £ Auto Supplies Sales, Pontiac Service, Bottled Gas 75 So. Hudson Avenue Stillwater, New Phone MOrris 4-4121 Congratulations! Class of '56 THE VOGUE 202 Park Avenue JOHN W. VALETTA Distributor for TOM HUSTON PEANUT CO. York Compliments of RALPH T. WALSH Contractor and Builder Phone MO 4-7671 Stillwater, N. Y. Compliments of the CITY COUNCIL Joseph Gemmiti Michael Ennello James Keniry William Higgins D i S I E N A • S PAINT STORE 49 Saratoga Avenue MO 4-4761 MiJo's ZURLO'S GROCERY STORE 171 Saratoga Avenue MO 4-3151 RAY'S Gas Station BAND BOX MILLINERY 209 Park Avenue MO 4-3741 WESTERN AUTO SUPPLY CO. Associated Store 230 Park Avenue MO 4-7261 SAGE GARAGE WEST VACO Bowling Alley WEST VIRGINIA DINER WASSIL'S LUNCH 306 Park Avenue MO 4-5221 DUGAN S FOOD MARKET 51 North Main Street Phone MO 4-7331 MOTOR POOL GARAGE South Central Avenue MO 4-4931 Clothes go from grease Compliments to shine in half the time of if you trade at TANCREDI'S FOOD MARKET VERDICCHIO'S AND RESTAURANT Compliments of THOMAS A. GALANTE SONS, INC. Mechanicville, N. Y. AHEARN'S JEWELER S Pre-Christmas Gift Values Pay Only $1 Per Week Phone MO 4-4601 When you're feeling sad and blue. And you don't know what to do CALI ON BENEFICIAL FINANCE YOU'LL ALWAYS BE SATISFIED IF YOU TRADE at KURS CAMERA AND RECORD SHOP Cameras Records Portraits 94 NORTH MAIN STREET MECHANICVILLE Compliments of Compliments of ASSOC. OF INSURANCE SONS of ITALY AGENTS of Congratulations Class of '56 MECHANICVILLE BRESLAWS NEW CAR DEALERS OF MECHANICVILLE SELKIS FORD RUDD — BUICK PONTIAC DEALER SARLE AND SARLE DODGE PLYMOUTH SIBLEY CHEVROLET CLEMENTS OLDSMOBILE A. E. S. GARAGE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH BEN KATZ PRUYN LUMBER AND SUPPLY CO. 226 Park Avenue Mechanicville, N. Y. VIALL AVENUE . . . Phew! This has certainly been a full and won derful year, and with regret we close the diary of our senior year in Mechanicville High School. We sincerely hope that this yearbook has given you a picture of our senior lives. As we step out into the world, we shall never forget the guiding influence of both our school and our parents. Gratefully, Your Sons and Daughters The Class of 1956 MARCH SAT ► 3 10 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL 29 30 MAY 27 28 29 30 31 SUN M JUNE SUN M FRI SAT 10 1 2 9 i 5 16 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY SUN MON rT'T,c' JttEg fri gAT 2 45 5 8 941 : AUGUST FRI SAT 3 4 1 11 12 137 “ 17 l8 19 aofc W v. 4 25 26 27 28 29 30 31