Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1962 volume:

The Senior Class of 1962 Presents THE HALFMOON Mechanicville High School Mechanicville, New York 2 ORGANIZATIONS Page 45 SPORTS Page 61 STUDENT BODY Page 77 ACTIVITIES Page 69 Foreword We, the Class of 1962, have chosen laughter as the theme of our yearbook. Laughter, the symbol of happiness, plays an important part in the student's life, both in school and out. Although school is supposed to be a serious place, you often hear a chuckle from the classrooms and throughout the halls. In fact, if there wasn't laughter, high school would be the dreary place so often pictured. And so we give you laughter as the theme of our year- book. Dedication We, the Class of 1962, wish to dedicate our yearbook to you, the Faculty of Me- chanicville High School, who have guided us through our many years of learning. Your patience and concern in helping us to solve all our problems have meant more than words can express. Now, as our final year at M.H.S. comes to a close, we shall endeavor to fulfill all your hopes and dreams. Senior Officers President: John Mormile ZITA AHEARN Zeet Iways tardy . . . lively . . ight blue eyes LUCILLE ALDRICH Lucille Friendly girl . . . courteous . . . sincere ANITA ALVAREZ Anita Calm . . . cool . . . collected JUDITH BAKER Judy Yearbook editor . . . Girls' State representative . . . per- sonality plus EILEEN BATCHELDER Eileen Serene . . . friend to all . . . reliable SHARON BLOWERS ROBERT BOCCHI Lee Bob Pleasant natured . . . good Seen at Jack's . . . hot rod hearted . . . hard worker Lincoln . . . fun loving 6 BARBARA BULL Barb Always smiling . . . future sec- retary . . . perfect friend ANN CAFARARO DANIEL CALLAHAN Ann Dan Observant . . . friendly . . . Silent ways . . . strong ideas loves to dance . . . friend to all MILDRED BUTLER Millie Red hair . . . careful driver . . . mischievous 7 FRANCIS CARUSO Fran Loquacious . . . fun maker independent GARY COLLINS Gary Music aptitude . . . calm . . . studious 8 ROSE MARIE CAPOBIANCO Ro Business major . . . modest dresser . . . radiant smile DONNA CARP Babes Former Miss Freshman . . sparkling eyes . . . friend to al VINCENT CASTALDO Vince Quiet . . . venturesome . . . nicely dressed THOMAS CIRELLA Tom Refined . . . helpful . . . atten- tive student GEORGE COLLINS George Halfmoon's business manager . . . Ski Club president . . . full of fun i a kikic rnPDiCAKJ CARMF11A COSTANZO MARY ELLEN DeCRESCENTE SANDRA DeCRESCENZO Trellen ’Sandy Calm and cool . . . future Jet black hair . . . sparkling teacher . . . hard worker eyes . . . personality plus JOSEPH DeVITO Joe” Peddles papers . . . always smil- ing . . . buddy to all ANGELA DeVITO Angie Sparkling personality . . . con- genial . . . future comptometer secretary THOMAS DeVOE Tom- Versatile . . . quiet . . . modest VINCENT DiNALLO • t I ii Jimmy Full of mischief . . . happy-go lucky . . . safe driver 10 ANGELO ESPOSITO CHRISTINE FALCO Ang Tina Singing ability . . . island boy Shy little miss . . . future comp- . . . future hair stylist tometer secretary . . . choir’s choice DONNA FANTAUZZI Donna Future secretary . . . varsity cheerleader . . . neat manner MARISA GAIDA Marisa usiness major . . . pretty smile . . clothes conscious PATRICK GAUTIER Pat Seen driving around . . . trum pet enthusiast . . . carefree 11 KATHLEEN GIRARD Kath Capable business manager . . . careful driver . . . future math teacher VINCENT GEMMITI Vince Lover of cars . . . hard worker . . . artist at heart LAWRENCE GILHEANY Larry Pleasant personality . . . popi lar guy . . , seen at Centr Market PATRICIA GORDON Patti Future secretary ... long brown hair . . . always laughing EVELYN NAN GRIFFIN Nan Considerate . . . former Miss Sophomore . . . hard worker STANLEY HATALSKY WILLIAM HAYNER Stash Pin Head Rugged . . . athletic ability . . . Star bowler . . . likeable . . . quiet but nice appears quiet 12 PAULA HESLIN Paula ligh spirited . . . cooperative . . polite NANCY HOOEY Nan- Sincere . . . level headed . . . reserved ANNE MARIE HOPECK Anne Marie Golden locks . . . golden ways . . . affable cheerleader GLORIA IZZO Glor Future nurse . . . helpful . . . charming personality RONALD JACKSON Ronny Music lover . . . industrious . . . good natured 13 DAVID JOHNSON FRANK LaPIETRO Dave Frank” Band member . . . good na- Island lad . . . persistent . . . tured . . . appears quiet sincere ELIZABETH LAURENZO Betty Future nurse . . . generous . . . cheerful ROGER LEFCO Rog Not too bashful . . . not too bold . . . well liked VINCENT LaVIGNA Jim Modest . . . loves to tease . . . sports-minded ANN LeVINUS Ann Soft spoken . . . business acu men . . . faithful companion CAROLYN MAIELLO Care Reserved . . . natural curls . pleasant 14 HELEN MARKS Mark Fashionable . . . likeable girl . . . fun to be with JEANETTE MAIELLO Jan Student Council secretary . . . always on the go . . . attractive PATRICIA MALLERY Pat English star . . . young for her class . . . business major CHARLES McBRIDE Chotch Constantly kidded . . . red Cor- vair . . . carefree WILLIAM McECHRON Bill On the ball . . . fun loving lad . . . friend to all 15 PATRICIA MIRANDA Pat Cooperative . . . amiable . . . winning ways TODD McMAHON Todd Fun to be with . . . witty . . good natured ZITA McMAHON Zeet Petite miss . . . peppy leader . . . effervescent LEONARD MUZIO NANCY NURICK Muzzy Nance Artistic . . . friendly . . . keen Future teacher . . . genuine sense of humor smile . . . our Emily Post 16 JOANNE PIGNATELLI Jo Bright red hair . . . business major . . . Camera Club mem- ber TIMOTHY POLITIS Tim The island boy . . . industrious . . . interested in science 17 THOMAS PARRY Tommy Appears quiet . . . math and science wizz . . . bowling fan JAMES PATENAUDE Artistically inclined . . . blonde curly hair . . . always helpful 1 SHARON OFFENBACKER Sharon Member of Service Club . . ill . . . friendly RICHARD OSWITT Dick Mathematician's pride . . . con scientious . . . warm hearted JOHN PANZA Ace Generous . . . witty . . . effi- cient JANICE POUCHER Janice Perky . . . trim . . . blonde hair THOMAS ROMAN Tom Blonde hair . . . engineering wizz . . . good looking lad ANTHONY RUBINO Butch Friendly . . . alert . . . active JOHN ROSE John Curly black hair . . . trust- worthy ... sly smile ELIZABETH RUSSO ANN MARIE SALVADORE Betty Anne The Thinker . . . vivacious . . . Truthful . . . typing win . . diligent lots of fun 18 KAREN STONE Karen Trim . . . friend winning ways . . . patient LOUIS SALWAY Louie Big blue eyes . . . seen hot rodding around . . . carefree CHRISTINE SMITH Chris Halfmoon's co-editor . . . curl hair . . . ambitious BETTE TRANSUCCI THELMA TUCCILLO Bet Thelma Dairy Queen . . . wonderful Spontaneous grin . . . jovial • . . to know . . . effervescent amiable cheerleader 19 CLAUDIA URKEVICH Claudia Pretty blonde curls . . . her own dressmaker . . . gentle ways ANTHONY VICCARONE Ant Italian accent . . . artistic abil- ity .. . considerate CLAUDIA WESTCOTT Claud Art enthusiast . . . perky cheer- leader . . . always happy PAUL WHITBECK Paul Music enthusiast . . . quiet . . . resourceful DANIEL WITKOP Danny Golden's pride . . . witty . . . ambitious RONALD YANKOWSKI Ronny History lover . . . camera bug . . . friendly MARY ANN YUSAITIS Ginger Dramatic ability . . . tiny . . . laconic SUE ZURLO Sue Demure . . . polite . . . sunny 20 BOARD OF EDUCATION The members of the Board of Education are elected by the voters in the school district. It is their duty to see that the school is run in a manner which you. the voters and parents, would like to have it. They are (l-r) John L. Bolton. Vice-President; Joseph A. Zurlo; Michael T. Griffin; George H. Pickett. President; John J. Wright; Reverend Serafino Aurigemma, O. S. A.; Mrs. Hawley B. Harvey; Roman Johnson. Jr.; and Harry C. Iden. 22 ADMINISTRATION MICHAEL T. GRIFFIN B.S.; M.A. Superintendent of School� MARY M. MASTRIANNI, B.A.; M.A. Principal Dr. John J. Wright, B.S.; M.A.; Ed. D. Business Manager EDWARD P. DALTON. B.A.; M.A. Vice-Principal English Students Learn JANE D. TASHJIAN, B.A. The aims of the English depart- ment are as follows: to help young people perform adequately the language activities of daily life; to understand mass media; to find deeply satisfying experiences in literature; and to explore their ideas, their emotions, their reac- tions to other people and to their environment through the use of language as well as literature. Mrs. Tashjian explains the Elizabethan stage to A. M. Hopeck, S. Marotta, J. Maiello, A. Alvarez, and P. Miranda. 24 EARL C. WHITBECK, B.A.; M.A. Mr. Whitbeck observes as F. Morocco presents his topic to the class. Effective Use of Their Language MARY E. KILEY. A.B. Miss Kiley collects compositions from T. Morin and J. Clough. MARION F. TILLY. B.A. Miss Tilly helps J. Gage to write a composition. GERTRUDE A. MAROIS. B.A.; M.A. Mrs. Marois and Miss Cellura, a student teacher, help pupils with their class work. ANN MARIE GRENNAN, B.A. M. Sulham accepts an S. R. A. reading test from Miss Grennan. 25 We Learn About the History of the World DORIS S. HILLS, A.B.; M.A. Mrs. Hills waits for an answer to a history problem. The role of social studies in the school curriculum is to help pupils learn how to live in an American society which is becoming increasingly com- plex and increasingly inter- related with world society. Important objectives of the social studies program in- volve appreciation of the American heritage, the the American way of life and the responsibilities of good citizenship. REMIGIA A. FOY, B.A.; M.S. GRACE L SMITH, B.S.; M.A. Miss Foy explains the history assignment to the class. Miss Smith explains the map of Europe to B. Doten, G. Jones, and M. R. Morocco. 26 In Our Citizenship Education Classes HOWARD A. SMITH. B.A.; M. A. The class listens as Mr. Smith explains the homework. KARL E. HICKEY, Ph.B.; M.A. Mr. Hickey supervises class discussion. NOREEN K. NOONAN. B.A. Miss Noonan questions R. Boucher and S. D Aloia on a map assignment. Science Helps Us to Understand MARY E. PICKETT. B.S.; M.S. S. Zurlo. D. Witlcop, and P. Hutchison do a chemistry experiment under Miss Pickett's supervision. NAOMI M. TIMMERMAN. B.A.: M.A. 28 Mrs. Timmerman observes as T. Bolinsky, T. Roman, and J. Mormile work on the heat of con- densation of steam experiment. The World About Us Science has claimed the at- tention of people in all walks of life at home and abroad. The role of science in our elementary and secondary schools has increased in scope, depth and interest. The chief objective in the elementary grades is to equip, adequately, children with a means for understand- ing life today in its complex technological climate. In the the Junior-Senior High School the aims are to bring into focus the finite concepts of the various branches of scientific living and to de- velop an understanding of the importance and need for science in the modern world. DONALD M. SLATE, B.S.; (M.A.) Mr. Slate demonstrates the atom to the class. BURRILL P. BURKE, B.S.: (M.S.) 29 C. Marmillo, A. Lane, M. Johnson, and J. Boshko listen as Mr. Burke explains the parts of the flower. Business Subjects are Necessary for LOUISE C. WOEHRLE, B.A. Mr Woehrle supervises her typing class. The Business Department has a dual purpose: (1) General economic educa- tion that is important to everyone as a citizen and consumer, (2) Vocation Education. Here at Mechanicville High School the Business Depart- ment offers vocational courses for bookkeepers, cler- ical workers, and stenogra- phers. A student is employ- able upon graduation. CATHERINE D. COOKINGHAM, B.S. Mi� « Cookingham watches to make sura P. D’Aloia uses the adding machine correctly. Entering into a Commercial Future KATHERINE M. RYaN. B.S. The class listens as Miss Ryan dictates a letter. JAMES P. WELCH, B.S. Mr. Welch watches as B. Beigler, P. Pritchard, G. Grimly, and S. Caruso work at the board. 31 Math and Foreign Languages HULDAH PINGREY, B.A. The role of mathematics in our Junior-Senior High School is to provide the pu- pils with the kind of mathe- matics they are probably going to need. Effort is made that the pupils attain the important skills, and also that they have sufficient un- derstanding of the concepts that underlie these skills so that they may be adaptable to the new situations that they will undoubtedly en- counter in the future. Mrs. Pingrey helps J. Noonan and the others with an algebra problem. DOROTHY C. HOWE. B.S.; (M.S.) T. Salvador©, R. Sparano. J. Gronczniak. and J. Ahearn listen as Miss Howe explains a geometric figure. afc Help Us to Develop our Minds It is said that a person has as many personalities as lan- guages he knows. It is very important to study foreign languages in high school. Your understanding of other people and of the world in which you live will be broader and richer. You will also have a better under- standing of your own lan- guage. Most of the English language stems from some foreign language. The study of foreign lanquages also en- ables us to understand better many of the grammar aspects of the English languaqe. It is a mark of great distinction if a person knows more than one language. FRANCIS E. YANKOWSKI, B.A. The class listens as Mr. Yankowski explains the Latin bulletin board. DIANA OHMSTEDT, B.A.; M.A. 33 Mrs. Ohmstedt reads a Spanish translation with the class. Music Plays an Important Part Music is often referred to as The Universal Art. Since it has such a powerful effect on our emotions, it is thought to be the product of inspira- tion. Music more than any other pursuit offers us an op- portunity to get away from the ordinary things of life. In proportion as we under- stand great music, we are lifted out of ourselves into an ideal realm. In order to have a well-rounded educa- tion, every student should participate in some phase of music. DOROTHY H. WELCH. Supervisor of Muisc Mrs. Welch teaches her theory class. HENRI L. GIBEAU, B.S.; M.S. P. Vredenburg, M. Periad, M. E. De Crescente, and M. Butler take notes from Mr. Gibeau on a composer. 34 In Our Cultural Development RUTH V. SHIEBLER, B.S. Miss Shiebler helps D. Rinaldi as P. Vredenburg, P. Whitbeck. M. Periard, E. Fori, and A. Amann practice. MARION D. DRURY, B.S.; M.S. 35 Miss Drury directs the senior choir at a noon time practice. Home Economics is Useful in Every Home CAROL A. DELFS, B.S. The homennalcing curriculum is based on the belief that the family, as the basic group of society, exercises a power- ful influence on the person- ality development of individ- uals. Homemaking education at- tempts to provide guidance and an opportunity to grow in social poise, managerial ability, and competence in the skills of homemaking. Miss Delfs, P. Miranda, K. Stone, S. De Crescenzo, and D. Carp find something quite amusing after class. 36 Miss Delfs helps C. LeTourneau, A. Alvarez, and L Aldrich with the cooling assignment. Industrial Arts is a Must for Future Mechanics Industrial Arts gives students the opportunity to explore processes, jobs, and materials that are common to our everyday living, past and present day. There are many facets to Industrial Arts other than individual projects. Among these are: interpret- ing drawings and plans, plan- ning projects and estimating costs, knowing and using ma- terials, understanding indus- trial processes and problems, learning safe working habits, care and use of tools and machines, and history of man- agement and labor. SALVATORE A. RANDO, B.S.; M.S. Mr. Rando helps W. Heyner, V. Gemmiti, and C. Me Bride to construct a house. MATHEW J. MELLON 37 Mr. Mellon watches R. Sparano and G. Lindemann refinish a chair. To Meet the Needs of Today Physical Education plays an important part in develop- ment of the whole individual. It is a must for all individuals in order to develop them physically, socially and intel- lectually. It contributes to the development of physical fitness, health, character and creates an interest in com- petitive and non competitive sports. It aims to prepare children to take an active part in the democracy in which they live. VERA J. FULLER, B.S.; M.S. Miss Fuller tosses the bell in a game of girls' basketball. THEODORE G. WEIGLE, B.E. 38 Mr. Weigle supervises as R. Liberty, M. Roman, J. Cuilla, and S. Caruso perform stunts with the ropes. The Youth Must be Physically Fit Our most valuable possession Is good health. The word health means free from in- jury and disease. However, good health means more than mere freedom from injury and disease. For good health, every part of the body and the mind must be in fine working order. In order to be able to learn, every stu- dent must have good health. The job of our health de- partment is to see that every student does have good health. Each individual is given a yearly physical ex- amination. Many clinics are held where vaccinations, im- munizations, and other shots are administered. This is a vital phase of our school pro- gram. MARIE BODNER, R.N.; B.S.; (M.S.) J. Baker lends a helping hand to Mrs. Bodner. DR. BENEDICT F. MASTRIANNI Dr. Mastrianni vaccinates A. Viccarone at a clinic while A. Me Lean assists. DR. ANTHONY FANTAUZZI J. Corrigan waits patiently for her vaccination from Dr. Fantauzzi while Mrs. Marcelle assists. 39 The Whole Curriculum ANTHONY F. Le VITTO, B.S. The program of high school Driver Education is the most effective, long range means of reducing traffic accidents. In our complex traffic soci- ety, people must be taught safe habits and practices. Through quality Driver Edu- cation programs, youths learn self-discipline, self-guidance, and self-protection. They de- velop social-consciousnessand concern for the rights and safety of others. Such in- struction conducted in the high schools of the nation has the added advantage of reaching practically all future drivers. Mr. L© Vitto dictates notes on driving to the class. 40 Mr. Le Vitto gets into the car to take the driver education students out for a lesson Enables the Youth of Today Junior and Senior High Art aims at building the charac- ter and thought of a person. Art, as a means of release from everyday monotony pro- vides free thought and ex- pression to a person who is willing to work. The caveman had his art, the Egyptian his, the Greek his, the Etruscan his and so on up through the ages. Today, the American has his, and it is a vital part of his culture and civilization. MARIE L. ANTOLICK, B.A.; M.A. Miss Antolick admires work done by her art students. 41 S. Offenbacker does an assignment as J. Patenaude, Miss Antolick, C. Westcott, and S. Riccardone look on. To Prosper WILLIAM CHANDLER. B.A.; M.A. Guidance Counselor DONNA BRYAN Secretary to Guidance Department CLARA GRABER and BETTY JANE MEDINA Secretaries to the Vice-Principal and Principal 42 Irene R. Linehan and Patricia A. Golden check out books for V. La Vigna and A. M. Hopeck. In the World of Tomorrow JOHN K. O LEARY. B.S.; M.S. Guidance Counselor Olive B. Delaney and Marion M. Rogers give information concerning the library to the boys. 43 Familiar Faces It is our custodians job to take care of the school and to help us when they can. They are: (l-r) Walter E. Isles. George T. Butler, head custodian, Floyd E. Miner. Vincent F. Laurenzo, John P. Notro, and John T. DeCarlo. 44 It is the bus drivers job to see to it that the out of town students get to and from school safely. They are: (l-r) Stephen Burrello, Catalda Piccirilli, Donald Tripp, John Callanan, John Pitcheralle, Buchanan Campbell and Anthony Caringi. Student Council The Student Council, com- posed of representatives, al- ternates, class presidents, and club representatives, is the governing body of our school. It is organized to develop attitudes of good sportsman- ship, improve school morale, and to provide for student expression. The Student Council spon- sors Care, the Salvation Army Drive, the dance of classes and door decorations. It is also responsible for a student activity calendar, and for providing for a for- eign exchange student to speak at an assembly. Z. Ahearn, B. Russo, T. Tuccillo, K. Girard, N. Nuriclc, and C. Falco, Senior Representatives, review the Student Council Constitution. Along with their advisor, Mrs. Hills, J. Maiello, secretary; J. Mormile, vice-president; J. Corrigan, president and T. DeVoe, treasurer prepare Christmas packages for the Salvation Army. Idly chatting before a meeting are Junior Representatives, J. DeCrescemo, A. M. Petagrasso, D. Perrotta, A. Strianese, N. Canonica, J. Amodeo, and L. Ino. Sophomore Representatives, J. Ahearn, V. Palmer, S. Brownell, and B. Mickalonis, watch as P. Rinaldi draws up the plan of attack. 46 Aristoi i Aristoi, the Senior Honor Society Aristoi, the Senior Honor Society, is composed ot students who have maintained an average of 85% or better from their freshman to their senior year. Along with being an honorary member, these students are granted additional honors and privi- leges for their academic standing. Members of the National Honor Society, also Aristoi members, must maintain an average of 90% or better in their preceeding years of study. The members of Aristoi included in the picture above are left to right: T. DeVoe, A. LeVinus, P. Mallery, M. A. Yusaitis, T. Tuccillo, E. Russo, N. Griffin, R. Oswitt, T. Bolinslcy, C. Desmond, J. Balter, C. Westcott, M. Butler, T. Roman, B. Trangucci, T. Parry, E. Mastrianni and G. Collins. Missing: G. Izzo. M. Butler and T. Roman stare into space as T. DeVoe, What are you looking at? C. Desmond, president; Miss R. Oswitt, and B. Trangucci listen intently to E. Mastrianni. Kiley, advisor; J. Baker, vice-president; and T. Bolinsky, secretary-treasurer. 47 Alpha Mrs. Timmerman, advisor, demonstrates a scientific principle Examining lab equipment are V. Fuschino, J. Pickett, and to L. Ixxo, vice-president; S. Sroxzo. president and D. Dunn, A. Amann. secretary-treasurer. The Junior Honor Society, Alpha, has as its members those students who have attained an average of 85% or higher in their freshman and sophomore years. Albert Amann, Mary Lou Canavan, Corinne D'Aloia, Dian Dunn, Vincent Fuschiro, Sally Grozzo, James Guy, Lucille Izzo, Ann Jensen, Sheila Maloney, Patricia Melvin, Ann Marie Pettograsso, John Pickett, Leo Riley, Rosemary Struneski, Marion Wallace and Bette Lou Weaver are members of Alpha. 48 These camere shy young ladies, S. Groxxo, C. D'Aloia, A. M. Petagrasso, S. Maloney, R. Struneski, P. Melvin, A. Jensen, M. Wallace, and M. L. Canavan, pretend to read while their picture is taken. Omega R. Taglione, vice-president end C. Marmilio, president seem to be absorbed in an explanation by their advisor, Miss Howe, while P. Rinaldi, secretary and R. Holmes, treasurer, hold their own conversation. Members of Omega are sophomores who have had an average of 85% or befter in their freshman year. Those who possess this honor are as follows: G. Baker, J. E. Boshko, B. Brennan, D. Bryan, P. Carbone, C. Cenci, J. Cowen, R. Delaney, P. DeVoe, R. Fortune, J. Gronczniak, C. Hebert, R. Holmes, G. Johnson, M. Johnson, E. Keegan, M. Keegan, P. Keniry, A. Lane, P. Lemrow, J. Lilac, L. Maciariello, C. Marmilio, L. Mitchell, M. Nolan, P. Phillips, M. Phinney, E. Richardson, D. Rinaldi, P. Rinaldi, D. Sack, R. Taglione, M. Urke- vich, and D. Vredenburg. I'm drawing a circle, says R. Fortune as he gives D. Vredenburg, M. Keegan. A. Lane, M. T. Nolen, L. Mitchell, M. Urkevich, J. Lilac, and G. Baker a geometry lesson. That graph board must contain something very interesting! D Rinaldi, L. Maciariello. and P. Keniry gather around to find out. D. Bryant concentrates on her homework as P. Carbone asks P. Phillips, E. Keegan, D. Sack, and B. Brennan, Are you leaving us? 49 Yearbook Staff Mr. Whitbeck, advisor, announces to K. assistant editor; and J. Baker, editor t seem unconcerned. 'irard, business manager; E. Mastrianni, t the due date has passed, but they We, the 62 Halfmoon yearbook staff, began organizing the book by selecting our theme and constructing a miniature dummy. Afterwards, we drew a full- scale dummy, and began the actual writing. Our business staff, during this time, worked eagerly earning money to make our treasury expand in order to bring this book to you. J. Mormile, B. Trangucci, and N. Nurick examine pictures to determine whether they can be sent to the publisher. The yearbook must have competent typists, and T. Bolinsky, A. LeVinus. and B. Bull are well qualified. B. Lorenzo. P. DeMartino, Z. McMahon, D. Carp, A. Cafararo, and C. Costanzo are rea fy for customers. 50 Halfmoon Magazine The Halfmoon Magazine, our school's quarterly publica- tion, contains short stories, poems, anecdotes, exchange articles, student activities, and articles contributed by alumni. It is written, ed- ited, and published entirely by the students. Looking for inspiration are sophomores C. Hebert, M. Johnson, J. E. Boshko. and M. Keegan. S. Marotta, S. Deet, D. Fantauni, C. Falco, P. Gordon, and K. Sweat share a joke as they assemble the magazine. C. Smith and C. Westcott, coeditors, agree that planning Halfmoon pages is a difficult task. Are you trying to avoid the camera A. Lane? N. Falco, P. Keniry, and D. Fantauzzi don’t mind having their picture taken. Future Nurses of America Members of the F.N.A., an organization of those girls interested in nursing as a career, learn First Aid Treat- ment, attend lectures, and visit area hospitals, in order to acquaint themselves more adequately with the medical profession. M. L. Huntington, vice-president, wonders what T. Bolinsky, president; and J. Baker, secretary; are looking over. B. Lorenzo, hist.; discusses the club's records with Mrs. Bodner, advisor; and J. Pignatelli, treasurer. P. Phelps trys to get M. L. Desmond to open her mouth as M. Pugliese. P. Gordon, and Y. George console the patient. M. L. Desmond and J. Paro record the results of the ear test which C. Urkevich is giving P. Heslin. 52 N. Wellman, J. Retell, D. Wood. J. Wanko. M. Dickson, and L. Sanders learn about first aid materials. Future Teachers of America Mr . Comeau, advisor; J. DeCrescenzo, vice-president and J. Amodeo. secretary-treasurer, proudly watch M. E. DeCrescente, president, place another seal on the club's charter. The F. T. A. is an organiza- tion of those interested in teaching as a career. The members, among other things, occasionally observe and conduct classes of their own, all of which will help them in their future. Taking time out to browse through magazines are 0. Salmon, P. Zeleski, and J. DeCrescenzo. 53 J. Guy gives J. Mormile a geography lesson. N. Nurick and B. Trangucci exchange gossip as they leisurely walk down the stairs. Service Club Members of the Service Club, organized for fhose students willing to assist students and faculty, usher at concerts, sell and collect tickets at games, and publish bulletins. The members are rewarded with pins or letters when they have completed a specific numbei of hours. Mrs. Whoerle and Mrs. Marios, advisors; fry to give suggestions to C. Costamo, president; T. Bolinsky, vice-president; and A. LeVinus, secretary and treasurer. What is so interesting out the window? D. LeVinus and M. Keegan. D. Lemrow would rather speak with N. Webb Handle those computers carefully! B. Bull, A. Fusco, J. Pignatelli, and M. L. Huntington. 54 Key Club D. Rinaldi. J. Zurlo, G. Bordon, J. Fuschino, and P. Marzano find the Biology Lab fascinating. D. Grimaldi. T. Safvadore, L Marocco, and D. DeVoe prepare to leave as T. Cirella decides what he should do. The Key Club, a service or- ganization of senior high boys, works for the commun- ity, the school, and the stu- dents. Mr. Yankowski is the advisor. 55 My goodness! Look what's in this box! W. Sumner, secretary; C. Marmillo, treasurer; R. Taglione, president and R. Sparano, vice-president are quite interested. Camera Club Cameras are complicated machines, aren't they? $. Offenbacker. secretary; J. Pignatelli, treasure ; P. Heslin, vice-president; A. Fusco, president and P. Vredenburg, reporter. Members of the Camera Club, an organization composed of those students interested in photography, attend lectures in order to learn more effective use of the camera; sponsor dances; and make a yearly journey tc some interesting spot. A. Fusco, S. Offenbacker, P. Heslin, F. Guilmette, and P. Whitbeclt adjusts the camera before taking a picture. G. Jones aren't the photographers this time. 56 Latin Club J. Amodeo, president; looks over the records with R. Mai inowski, vice-president; while secretary, L. Demers explains a problem to D. Carelli, treasurer. P. Phillips, A. Strianese, and P. Marzano are supposed to be doing their Latin homework, but they would rather examine the terrarium. A group of students taking Latin comprise the Latin Club. Under the leadership of Mr. Yankowski, the club takes an annual trip to New York City. They go to see educational movies and engage in any cultural activities associated with Latin. 57 Don't tease L. D'Alberto! P. Nurick, R. Roman, and A. Gargano. Ski Club B. Collins and K. Sullivan sell pizza to help make money for a ski trip. Looking at a book on their favorite sport, skiing, are J. DeCrescenzo and J. Paro. Under the supervision of Miss Foy, Miss Kiley and Mr. Dalton, members of the Ski Club attend lectures, movies, and if the weather permits, spend weekends skiing at nearby resorts. 58 Working at the snack bar are I. Collins, G. Collins, president, and Miss Foy, advisor. Varsity Club The Varsity Club is composed of those athletic-minded boys who have participated in sports. Each boy must earn at least one letter in one of the major sports in order to become a member. Theso are members of the Versify Club with their advisor, Coach Weigle. R. Oswitt. vice-president; V. LaVigna. president; A. Strianese. If looks like J. Amodeo. J. Lindemann, and A. Strianese secretary, and T. DeVoe, treasurer discuss plans for the use are going to play basketball, of the snack bar. 59 Future Homemakers of America R. Fasta, A. D’Aloia. and J. Yusaitis try to look busy as Vivian Guilianelli explains the parts of the sewing machine their picture is taken. to Patty Zecca, but Vicky Guilianelli doesn't seem interested. J. Ahearn, president; L. Amodeo, treasurer; and L. lacobelli, secretary plan a project with the help of Miss Delfs and Miss Gardinier, their advisors. C. Zeppieri, vice-president was not present. Girls in the FHA learn basic homemaking skills, fake parf in projects concerned with better living, and conduct social functions in order to put their training into use. 60 61 Football First row (l-r): L Morocco. D. Aldrich, H. Bagnoli, M. Cavotta, J. DeChants, G. Bor- den, and W. Murphy. Second row: J. Caruso, G. Lindemann. A. Strianese. M. Sulham, R. MacNeil, J. Penza, and R. Oswitt. Third row: J. Izzo, D. Welch, R. Laurenzo, J. Pickett, J. Zurlo, S. Hatalsky, R. Sparano, T. DeVoe, V. LaVigna. W. Sumner, L Hatalsky, J. Bruno, and G. Pickett. Fourth row: M. Phelps, R. Fortune, W. Notro, J. Marotta, D. Grimaldi, G. Amoroso, D. Miller. D. DeVoe, T. Salva- dore, and J. Lindemann. Nice Tackle! Fourth down already? Football Asst. Coach A. Le Vitto Saratoga 19 Mechanicville 20 Scotia 34 Mechanicville b Burnt Hills 21 Mechanicville 12 Ballston Spa 6 Mechanicville 19 Gloversville 20 Mechanicville 0 Johnston 32 Mechanicville 7 Draper 13 Mechanicville 6 Who has it? Let's go, boys! 63 Basketball First row (l-r): V. Di Nallo, D. Fantauzzi, J. Caruso, B. Rubino, E. Richardson, and Coach Mike Martone. Second row: R. Yates, D. Welch, V. La Vigna, T. Sullivan, B. Kraszewski, T. Roman, and T. De Voe. THudson Falls 42 Scotia 84 Draper 53 Saratoga 80 Johnstown 58 Gloversville 59 St. Peter's 60 Burnt Hills 56 Ballston Spa 45 M. H. S. 41 Hudson Falls 56 M. H. S. 64 Scotia 70 M. H. S. 75 Draper 66 M. H. S. 61 Saratoga 71 M. H. S. 77 Johnstown 60 M. H. S. 52 Gloversville 75 M. H. S. 74 St. Peter's 50 M. H. S. 64 Burnt Hills 54 M. H. S. 54 Ballston Spa 33 M. H. S. 51 M. H. S. 54 M. H. S. 87 M. H. S. 46 M. H. S. 72 M. H. S. 62 M. H. S. 74 M. H. S. 73 M. H. S. 66 Basketball V. La Vigna guards the opponent as V. Di Nallo pushes the D. Fantauzzi jumps for the rebound, ball up into the basket for two points. 65 Track and Cross Country Burnt Hills Scotia Saratoga Johnstown Draper Ballston Spa Gloversville The track team takes time out to have its picture taken. M. H. S. 42 M. H. S. 23 M. H. S. 30 M. H. S. 29 M. H. S. 60 M. H. S. 52 M. H. S. 51 66 First row (l-r): M. Lawrence, M. Perotta. Second row: R. Jackson, T. Lee, R. Yankowski. Third row: J. Scott, E. Deet, W. D'Ambro, and Coach Weigle. Baseball Saratoga 5 M. H. S. 2 Burnt Hills 1 M. H. S. 8 Gloversville 3 M. H. S. 8 Ballston Spa 3 M. H. S. 17 Scotia 7 ■ M. H. S. 5 Saratoga Draper Burnt Hills II 4 6 , j M. H. S. M. H. S. M. H. S. 7 II 9 Johnstown 1 M. H. S. 8 Ballston Spa 1 M. H. S. 3 X-‘- • Ste-e-e-rike! Right over! M. Sulham talks to Coach 1120 and Assistant Coach O'Leary. 67 ANNE MARIE HOPECK MARY LOU CANAVAN The Junior Varsity cheerleaders are: P. Rinaldi, M. Wallace, Johnel Roy, C. Malm, S. Deet, Izzo, P. Higgins, and M. Greene. DONNA FANTAUZZI NAN GRIFFIN o u R ROSE MARIE KITRICK 68 69 To many Students Band and Choir 70 Among its various activities, the band provides music at all of our basketball games. Are Enjoyable and Educational Miss Drury directs the Senior Choir at the annual Christmas program. The Junior Choir and the Ninth Grade Girls' Choir take a bow after a fine performance. 71 Class Day and the Prom Provide J. Gandrow, former Miss P. Rinaldi, Miss Freshman, M. L. Canavan, Miss Sopho- more. D. Sullivan, Miss M.H.S., and K. Sweatt, Miss Junior, show signs of happiness after being selected. The students enter the gymnasium for the Class Day exercises. 72 Memories that We will Cherish Forever Our prom, entitled Ebb Tide, was a night that will be remembered by many. The Junior Ushers are: B. Trangucci, C. Desmond. C. Westcott, T. Bolinslty, E. Griffin, P. Mallery, T. Tuccillo, N. Nurick, E. Mastrianni, and E. Russo. 73 All of Our Days and Activities The seniors leave on their annual U.N. Trip. Progress in science provides a new hair style for E. Fiacco. A representative from the General Electric Company dem- onstrates the explosion of soap bubbles which a person uses everyday to wash dishes. 74 Are Filled with Many Unforgettable The boys take a turn at working at the snack bar. P. Hutchinson, Z. Ahearn, T. Tuccillo, and A. M. Salvadore pose for a picture. 75 Everyone seems to be having a good time at the senior dance. Moments of Happiness M. L. Huntington, acting as housemother in our senior play, scolds the students for their conduct. D. Johnson and B. Bocchi appear at the bedroom window of T. Tuccillo, C. Westcott, and R. M. Capobianco The Junior High Faculty has played an important role in the development of our characters. They are (l-r): Mrs. H. Kellogg. Mrs. M. Maloney. Mr. S. Rando, Miss L. Buehler. Miss J. Dougherty, Mrs. M. Mehan, Mrs. L. Comeau, Miss P. Gardinier, Mr. P. Murray, Mr. R. Blakeley, and Mrs. M. McCarthy. 76 Junior Officers President: Marion Wallace Vice-President: Mary Lou Canavan Secretary: Carol Malm Treasurer: Juanita Prusso Sophomore Officers President: Carmen Marmillo Vice-President: Richard Taglione Secretary-Treasurer: Johnel Roy Freshmen Officers President: Ronald Roman Vice-President: Connie Zepperi Secretary: Diane Izzo Treasurer: Angela D'Aloia 77 Freshmen J. Noonan, J. Rajesky, J. Wanko, and T. Calahan make good use of their eighth period. J. DeVirigilo and M. Cavotta take a sneak peak to see what is going on inside the auditorium. 78 Freshmen 79 D. Le Vinus and T. Pignatelli take time out to have their picture taken. Sophomores I wonder what F. Crouse did to get the attention of B. Mickalonis, D. Carelli. and J. Boshko. J. Gronczniak, L. Johnson, and M. Keegan seem to be having a private conversation. D. Bryan, C. Herbert, F. Morin, and G. Baker are startled when they see the camera. What did you say, Mrs. Marois?' I wonder what M. Sulhan, J. Lilac and A. Collins are 80 p� « nning to do with the fire extinguishers. Sophomores P. Keniry, R. Fortune, B. Miclcalonis, M. Keegan, end D. Seek seem to find biology interesting. Aren't R. Kraxewski end N. Bull gentlemen? These sophomore girls seem to be having a conversation on the stairway. J. Scott, M. Riley, and J. Wimett have plenty of work to keep them busy. Juniors Unusual, or is it? T. Yusatis, M. Wallace, C. Nedoroscik, and C. Gilheany doing their homework during study hall. H. Bagnoli plays peek-a-bo with J. Reed, Mo- rocco, and J. Pickett. Thank Heaven for 3:30! says L. Provancher to J. Paro and Salmon. I —— - D. Curtis and D. Lesson look over the possibilities of their future careers. D. Maddren, B. Krazewski, and J. Amodeo seem happy to be going home. Juniors These juniors seem to have plenty of work to do. E. Guy lends a helping hand to L Provender. I know that I'm right, says H. Bagnoli to V. Fushino as N. Canonica and B. Marra look on. V. Guilianelli and P. Zecca wait to see Mr. Chandler. E. Guy and L. Ino seem to have a grave problem for Mr. Chandler to solve. 83 Seniors A. M. Hopeclc, S. Ino, and L Rose pose for a picture on their way to class. C. Smith, P. Gordon, B. Bull, and E. Batchelder talk over activities of the day during eighth period. I wonder what Z. McMahon, D. Johnson, T. McMahon, and M. A. Yusaitis find so interesting. D. Carp, A. Cafararo, and V. D'Ambro seem to disagree on some- thing as they leave for home. L. Muzio, D. Johnson and R. Bocchi look pretty tired at the end of the day. Seniors J. Pania and J. DeVito continue their work as R. Oswitt and P. DeMartino look to see what is going on. T. Politis and D. Witkop wait patiently as A. DeVito gets a drink of water. R. Bocchi. R. Yankowski, and J. Fondano hurry to go home as the bell rings. T. Politis and W. McEchron find something interesting in J. Corrigan's book. V. DiNallo lends a helping hand to T. Sullivan. V. LaVigna. and C. McMahon as they try to solve a tough problem. 85 ZITA AHEARN Student Council 4; U.N. Trip 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers I, 2, 3, 4; Sectional treasurer 3; Cancer Drive I, 2, 3, 4; March of Dimes I, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3 LUCILLE ALDRICH Salvation Army Drive I, 2, 3, 4; Cancer Drive 4; Future Nurses I, 2, 3, 4 ANITA ALVAREZ Service Club 2; Camera Club 4 JUDITH BAKER Yearbook Editor 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses I, 2, 3, Secretary 4; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi-Vice Pres- ident National Honor Society Columbia Scho- lastic Press Convention 2, 3; U.N. Trip 4; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; Girls' State Delegate 3; Junior Class Treasurer; Latin Club 2 EILEEN BATCHELDER Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Service Club I SHARON BLOWERS Red Cross ; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; March of Dimes ; Future Nurses I; Girls Athletic Club I, 2; Salvation Army Drive; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Service Club I, 2, 3, 4 ROBERT BOCCHI Chorus 2, Basketball 2; Youth Commission I, 3,4; Key Club 2 THERESA BOLINSKY Omega; Alpha; Aristoi Sec-Treasurer; Future Nurses I, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Service Club I, 2, 3, 4, Vice-president 4; Cancer Drive I, 2, 3; Heart Fund Drive I, 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4 ROCCI BRUNO Track 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Varsity Club 4 BARBARA BULL Student Council 3; Omega; Alpha; Service Club 4; Chorus I; New York Trip 4; Year- book Staff 4; Halfmoon Staff 4 MILLIE BUTLER Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Service Club I; Cancer Drive 3, 4; U.N. Trip 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Aristoi; F. N. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Columbia Scholastic Press Association Con- vention 2, 3; March of Dimes 4 ANN CAFARARO Service Club I; Dramatics 2; Chorus I, 2, 3; Future Teachers I; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Salvation Army I DANIEL CALLAHAN Cancer Fund 4 ROSEMARIE CAPOBIANCO Chorus 3, 4; Halfmoon Staff 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3; Senior Play 4 DONNA CARP Service Club I; Heart Fund Drive; Cancer Drive; Secretary of the Class 2, 3; G. A. C.; Chorus I, 2; Student Council I, 2; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; U.N. Trip 4; F. H. A. 2; Miss Freshman FRANCIS CARUSO Basketball 2, 3 VINCENT CASTALDO Dramatics Club 4; U.N. Trip 4; Cancer Drive 3, 4; Heart Fund Drive 3, 4; Track 3, 4; March of Dimes 4 THOMAS CIRELLA Key Club 4; Youth Commission Basketball 2; Cancer Drive I GARY COLLINS Band I, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4-Secretary; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi GEORGE COLLINS Service Club I, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4 (Treasurer 3; President 4); Senior Student Council 3; Canteen Committee 2, 3; Half- moon Business Manager 2, 3, 4; Golf Team 2, 3, 4 JOANNE CORRIGAN Class Treasurer I, 4; Future Teachers I; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Yearbook 3, 4; U.N. Trip 4; Student Council 3, President 4; Omega; Alpha; Cancer Drive; Heart Fund Drive CARMELLA COSTANZO Service Club I, 2, 3, President 4; Cancer Drive I, 3, 4; Halfmoon 4; Choir 2, 3; Girls' Athletic Commission I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Future Homemakers 2 86 WAYNE CROTTY Varsity Club 3, 4; Football 3; Track I; U.N. Trip 4 PATRICIA D'ALOIA Service Club I, 2, 3; Choir 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Future Teachers I; March ot Dimes I; Cancer Drive 3, 4 VICTORIA D'AMBRO Bowling 2; Service Club I, 2, 3; Camera Club I, 2; Dramatic Club I; Choir I, 2; Cancer Drive 3, 4; U.N. Trip 4 MARY ELLEN DeCRESCENTE Student Council 4; Future Teachers I, Vice President 3, President 4; Cancer Drive; Heart Fund; Ski Club 4; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Choir 3; Dramatics Club 2; U.N. Trip 4 SANDRA DeCRESCENZO Choir 2, 3; Girls' Athletic Commission 2, 3; Service Club I, 2; Red Cross 3; Future Homemakers I; Dramatics Club 2; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; Heart Fund SHARON DEET Dramatics Club I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Cheer- leader 4; Halfmoon Staff 4 PHILLIP De MARTINO Cancer Drive CHERYL DESMOND Student Council I; Heart Fund Drive I, 3, 4; Highest Average I, 2, 3; Algebra Award I; Earth Science Award I; History Award I, 2; Band 2, 3, 4; President of Omega; Alpha; President of Aristoi; Latin Club 2; Future Nurses 2 ANGELA De VITO Service Club I, 2; Chorus I, 2; Cancer Drive 1,4; Dramatics Club I JOSEPH De VITO Chorus 2, 3; Baseball THOMAS DeVOE Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football I, 2. 3, 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council I, 4, Treasurer 4; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi; Varsity Club Treasurer 4; President of Class I; Treasurer of Class 2 VINCENT DiNALLO Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 ANGELO ESPOSITO All-County Chorus 3; Chorus 2, 3; U.N. Trip 4 CHRISTINA FALCO Chorus 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Service Club I, 2; Cancer Drive 4; Halfmoon Staff 4 DONNA FANTAUZZI Service Club I; Camera Club I; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; G. A. C. 2 JOSEPH FONDANO Football 2, 4; Bowling 3; Heart Fund Drive 3; Cancer Drive 3, 4 ANDREA FUSCO Camera Club 3, 4, President 4; Service Club 3, 4; Chorus I; Cancer Drive MARISA GAIDA Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Youth Commission Basket- ball 2; Dramatics Club 2; Omega; Alpha; Student Council 2 PATRICK GAUTIER Service Club I; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Football VINCENT GEMMITI Cancer Drive 4 LAWRENCE GILHEANY Junior Patrol; J. V. Basketball 2; Cancer Drive 4; Youth Commission Basketball 3 KATHLEEN GIRARD Business Manager of Yearbook 2, 3, 4; Omega; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; Heart Fund 3; Dramatic s Club Treasurer 2; Student Council 4; F.T.A. 3. 4 PATRICIA GORDON Alpha; Halfmoon Staff 4; Dramatics Club 2; Service Club 3, 4; F.N.A. 4; Chorus 2, 3; Majorette 3 NAN GRIFFIN F.N.A. I, 2; Service Club I; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Assembly Club 2; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Class Vice President 3; Miss Sophomore 2; Student Council 3; All State Sectional Band 3, 4; All County Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus I, 2; Junior Usher 3; Halfmoon Staff 3, 4; Cheer- leading 4; Omega 2; Alpha 3; Aristoi 4; National Honor Society 4 87 STANLEY HATALSKY Football I, 2, 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club I, 2. 3, 4 PAULA HESLIN Camera Club 3, 4; Future Nurses I, 2, 4; Youth Commission 2; Service Club I, 2, 3, 4; Leaders Club 4; Chorus I, 2, 3 NANCY HOOEY Future Nurses of America 3, 4; Service Club 11 2, 3, 4; Omega Honor Society; Alpha Honor Society; Book Club; Historian ANN MARIE HOPECK Future Nurses of America 2, 3; Future Teachers of America 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Cancer Drive; U.N. Trip 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Red Cross; March of Dimes; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3 PAMELA HUTCHISON Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; Chorus I; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Youth Commission 3; Dramatics Club 2; Red Cross Drive 2; U.N. Trip 4 GLORIA IZZO Omega; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Student Council 2, 3; U.N. Trip 4; Dramatic Club 3; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; Heart Fund 3. RONALD JACKSON Chorus 2, 3, 4; Camera Club; Junior Gazette 4; Track 3; Cross Country 4; U.N. Trip 4. DAVID JOHNSON Basketball I; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4 FRANK La PIETRO U.N. Trip 4; Cancer Drive ELIZABETH LAURENZO Future Nurses of America I, 2, 3, 4, Publicity Editor 4; Service Club I, 2, 3, 4; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; Heart Fund Drive 3; Future Homemakers of America 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; U.N. Trip 4; G. A. A. 4; March of Dimes 2, 3, 4; Red Cross Drive 3 VINCENT LaVIGNA Key Club I, 2; Varsity Club I, 2, 3, 4, President; Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Golf I, 2; Student Council I ROGER LEFCO Basketball I, 2; Track I; Cross Country I; Student Council 4 CHARLOTTE Le TOURNEAU Western B League Playday; Basketball; Volley- ball; Cancer Drive ANN Le VINUS Omega; Alpha; Aristoi; Service Club 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Halfmoon Staff 4; Year- book Staff 4 CAROLYN MAIELLO Omega; U.N. Trip 4 PATRICIA MALLERY Omega; Alpha; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff 4; Service Club I, 2; Junior Usher; Halfmoon Staff 3, 4; U.N. Trip 4; Dramatics Club 2; Cancer Fund Drive 4; Heart Fund Drive 4; March of Dimes 4 HELEN MARKS Halfmoon Staff I, 2, 3; Future Nurses 2; Chorus I; Ski Club 4; Dramatics Club 2; Service Club I, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club I, 2, 3; Cancer Fund I, 2 GAIL MAROTTA Chorus I, 2, 3; Cancer Drive I, 2; Service Club I, 2, 3; Dramatics Club I; Halfmoon Staff 4; U.N. Trip 4; March of Dimes I, 2, 3, 4 ELEANOR MASTRIANNI Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi; Student Council 3; Dramatics Club 2; Year- book Staff 2, 3, 4; Junior Usher; U.N. Trip 4; All County Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Area All State Choir 3, 4 CHARLES Me BRIDE Cancer Drive 4 WILLIAM McECHRON Cancer Drive; Youth Commission Basketball todd McMahon Cancer Drive 4 zita McMahon Ski Club I, 2, 3, 4 (Vice President 4; Secre- tary 3); Cheerleader 3, 4; Latin Culb 2, treasurer; Dramatics Club 2; Future Teachers I; U.N. Trip 4; Heart Fund I, 3; Cancer Drive I, 2, 3 PATTY MIRANDA Service Club I, 2; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Heart Fund I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Cancer Drive I, 2, 3, 4; Canteen Committee 2 JOHN MORMILE Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Track 3; Class Vice President 2; Class President 3, 4; Class President 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Can- cer Drive 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4, -Vice President; U.N. Trip 4; New York Trip 3; Future Teachers 3, 4; All County Chorus 2, 3; All State Chorus 3, 4; Intramural Bowling 2, 3 FRANK MOROCCO General Science Club I; Soccer 4; Youth Commission Basketball 4; U.N. Trip 4 LEONARD MUZIQ Cancer Drive 4 NANCY NURICK Future Teachers I, 3, 4; Student Council I, 4; Cancer Society 3, 4; Omega; Alpha Treasurer; Yearbook 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Usher; Junior Usher; C.S.P.A. 2, 3; March of Dimes 2 SHARON OFFENBACKER Dramatics Club I, 2; Service Club 3, 4; Camera Club 3, Secretary 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses I, 2, 3, 4; Youth Commission I. 2. 3 RICHARD OSWITT Varsity Club 3, 4 Vice President; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi, National Honor Society; Presi- dent of Class 2; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Football 4 JOHN PANZA Basketball I; Football 4; Varsity Club 4; Heart Fund 3, 4; Cancer Drive 3, 4 THOMAS PARRY Track 3, 4; Omega-Vice President; Alpha- Vice President; Aristoi 4; National Honor Society 4 JAMES PATENAUDE Halfmoon 3, 4; Yearbook 3, 4 JOANNE PIGNATELLI Service Club I, 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses I, 2, 4 Treasurer; Camera Club I, 2, 3, 4 treasurer; Heart Fund Drive; Cancer Drive; U.N. Trip 4; Dramatics Club 2; Red Cross Drive; Future Homemakers 4 TIMOTHY POLITIS Latin Club 3; Ski Club 2, 3. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Football 4 JANICE POUCHER Service Club I, 2; Choir I, 2. 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Future Nurses I, 2, 3; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4; Youth Commission I, 2; Red Cross 2 THOMAS ROMAN U.N. Trip 4; Class Secretary I; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2 JOHN ROSE Choir 2, 3, 4 MADELYN ROSE U.N. Trip 4; Halfmoon Staff 2, 3; Yearbook 2, 3; Future Nurses I, 2, 3; Camera Club I, 2; Service Club I; Dramatics Club 2, 3; Ski Club 4; Choir 4 ANTHONY RUBINO Youth Commission Basketball I, 3; J.V. Basket- ball 3; Youth Commission Baseball 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Baseball 4 ELIZABETH RUSSO Student Council 2, 4; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi; Latin Club Secretary 2; Cancer Drive; Heart Fund; Junior Usher; U.N. Trip 4; Yearbook 4; Future Teachers I, 4 ANN MARIE SALVADORE Choir I, 2, 3; Future Teachers I; Cancer Drive I, 2; Girls Athletic Club I, 2, 4; U.N. Trip 4; Halfmoon 4 LOUIS SALWAY Football 3 CHRISTINE SMITH Dramatics Club I, 2; Yearbook Staff I, 2, 3, 4; Halfmoon Staff I, 2, 3, 4; Co-Editor 4; Service Club I, 2: Chorus I, 3, 4; Cancer Drive KAREN STONE Service Club I; Girls Athletic Commission 2, 3; Heart Fund 2, 3 THOMAS SULLIVAN Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club treasurer 2, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Student Council I, 2, 3; Varsity Club 4; Dramatics Club 3; Cancer Drive 3 KAREN SWEATT Service Club I, 2, 3; Cancer Drive I, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3; Halfmoon Staff 4; Secretary of Senior Class; U.N. Trip 4; Miss Junior; March of Dimes I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4 BETTE TRANGUCCI Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club I, 2; Secretary of Latin Club 3; Omega; Alpha, president; Aristoi; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers 2, 4; Columbia Scholastic Press Association Convention 2, 3; Junior Usher; U.N. Trip 4; National Honor Society 4; Sophomore Usher THELMA TUCCILLO Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4; Junior Usher; Service Club I, 2; Chorus I, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 2; Omega, secretary; Alpha, secretary; Aristoi; Latin Club 2; Future Tea- chers I, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Cancer Drive 2, 3, 4 CLAUDIA URKEVICH Future Nurses I, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Cancer Drive I, 2, 3, 4 ANTHONY VICCARONE Track 2, 3, 4; U.N. Trip 4 CLAUDIA WESTCOTT Future Teachers I, 2; Student Council 3; Halfmoon I, 2, 3, feature editor and co-editor 4; Ski Club 2, President 3, 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Choir I, 2; Junior Usher; U.N. Trip 4; Cancer Drive 2, 3; Service Club I; Omega; Alpha; Aristoi PAUL WHITBECK Key Club I, secretary 2; Camera Club I, 2, 3, 4; Service Club I, 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Jazz Band 3, 4; Senior Play; Sax OuaHet DANNY WITKOP Frethman Basketball; Track 3; Key Club I, 2; Cancer Drive 4 RONALD YANKOWSKI Future Teachers I, 4; Omega; Dramatics Club 2; Track 3, 4; Cross-Country 4 MARY ANN YUSAITIS Alpha; Aristoi; National Honor Society; Half- moon Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Dramatics Club 2 SUE ZURLO Future Nurses Club 4; Service Club I, 2, 3, 4; Cancer Drive 4 90 Mrs. Concetta Ponzillo Mrs. Mary Perretta Sue and Lee Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miranda Cassie and Frosty '62 Mr. and Mrs. Sam Miranda Mary Therese and Richard '64 Mr. and Mrs. Nick Zeppetelli Andi and Rit '62 Mr. and Mrs. John Aldrich Delia and Eddie Doug and Sandy Cathy's Beauty Salon Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bull Harry J. Leyland Miss Sharon Rich Joe Ford Joseph A. De Felice, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Le Vinus Bobby '60 and Marjorie '60 Mrs. Emily Le Vinus David Calicchia Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dyer James T. Brennan Mrs. Thomas Grimes Mr. John Comeau Mr. and Mrs. Al De Lucia Mrs. Dorothy Brown Dr. and Mrs. F. A. Mastrianni John Amodeo '63 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mastrianni, Jr. Miss Howe Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Nurick Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trangucci Mr. and Mrs. Myron Buchdahl Miss Ann Grennan Sgambati Groceries Cimino's Grocery Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fasolino Mrs. Sara Deets Mike Mellon Mr. and Mrs. Alex De Crescenzo Mrs. Grace Sweatt Terry De Crescenzo Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whitbeck Pattie Miranda and Lenny Desmond Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Hills Angelo Gagliardi Karen and Tommy '62 Dolly Fantauzzi Mr. and Mrs. James Fox Fortune Construction Co. Mr. George N. Hoover Mr. James Corrigan Theresa and Frankie Miss Vera Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Zurlo Mr. and Mrs. Angelo D'Aloia 91 Mrs. Veima Pitcheralle Curto Jewelers Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goyer John '57 and Don '58 Bowlero Lanes Judy Smaldone Perrotta's Market Mr. and Mrs. Louis De Cresente Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Correale Mrs. Mary Cavotta Mechanicville Savings and Loan Mr. and Mrs. Leo Comeau Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Palco Theresa's Beauty Salon Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Fantauzzi Mr. Joseph Marotta Miss Marion Tilly Mrs. M. Le Croix Pat Fusco Walt Amann Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rose Catherine E. Rourke Mrs. George K. Johnson Becky Connors John C. O'Brian M. D. Mr. John C. Wellons, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony La Valla Mr. and Mrs. George Marotta Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paro Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polonis Mr. and Mrs. Anthony De Sieno Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Girard S. J. Bagnoli Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cihala Mr. Richard Bull George D. Collins '62 Mr. Frances L. Mone Anson B. Collins Mr. and Mrs. William Springer Mr. Richard Horn Mrs. Elmira Heffernan Airman Third Class Earle W. Clough Zuke's Newsroom Jane Cunningham Miss Cookingham Verdicchio Cleaners Michael Deets Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deets Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bango Mrs. John Patterson Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Woehrle Damiano Fantauzzi Carmen Fantauzzi George Collins '61 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corrigan J. Dwight Dunn Funeral Home............ Mechanicville and Stillwater Ingle's Diner........................... North Hudson Avenue, Stillwater Dominick Funaro............60 East Street West Virginia Pulp Paper Co. Buchdahl's Men's Wear........Park Ave. W. W. Patenaude, Painting Contractors Matrazzo Florist.......... 29 Farrell St. John P. Noonan Funeral Home............. 406 Park Ave. Tancredi's Food Market . . No. Third St. Haney Brothers Gulf Station............. Central Ave. Harry J. Wever.......................... 100 So. Hudson St., Hemstreet Park Butler Dairy Farms . . Mechanicville, N. Y. Dan Wassil . . 214 Saratoga Ave., Texaco Products Mechanicville Auto Supply............... 230 Park Ave. Kurs' Camera Shop...............Main St. The Petite Beauty Salon......Canal St. Fox's News Room .... 37 Saratoga Ave. Jack's Luncheonette.....No. Main St. Vogue....................Park Ave. J. E. Camfield.......... 235 Park Ave. Rose Marie Beauty Shop . . Warsaw Ave. Joyce's Log Cabin.......No. Main St. D. H. Oakes..............Park Ave. Martone Liquor Store .... 19 Canal St. J. W. Lynd Insurance .... 116 Park Ave. Miranda Fontaine.......Park Ave. A. Bocchi Trucking .... 371 So. Main St. S. C. Baker..........4 So. Central Ave. Moak Insurance............No. Main St. Powers' Market...........Park Ave. Patty Petite............So. Main St. Korell Company..........So. Main St. Joe D'Amico..............Park Ave. Commercial Hotel.......Railroad St. Raloid Tool Co. . . 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