Mynderse Academy - Myndersian Yearbook (Seneca Falls, NY)

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RICHARD LEWVIS BRAND-Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, Basketball 2, 4-Tall, good looking Dick is considered quiet at Mynderse, although he and Maurice seem to have their private jokes. Rumor has it that out Tyre way our Dick is quite the Romeo. Maybe it's the hunter in him! WILMA BERYL BURCHIMEB-and 1, 2, 3, 4, Intramurals 3, 4, Junior Red Cross Representative 3, Band Contest 3, 4- Billy really surprised us this year in intramurals, especially basketball. No one can make a basket when VVilma's guarding her. CAnd kids, Wilma can really speak above a whisper.D MARGARET ELIZABETH BURGESS-Newport Harbor Union High School: Girls' Athletic Association 1, 2, Chorus 1, 2, Freshman Dance Committee, Student Court 2, Inter- scholastic Hockey Team 2, San Diego: Girls' Athletic As- sociation 2, L'Russ Cub Reporter 2, Chorus 2, Red CrosS Council 2, Wednesday Y's Up 2: Tri-Y 2, Mynderse Academy: Intramurals 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Hearth Club, President 4, Senior Ball Queen 4- Burgie came to us last year from California. Since then she has won a place in many hearts, particularly that of Ronnie. One can understand why, though, for a combination of beauty, personality plus, and a winning smile is hard to beat. Didn't they make her Senior Ball Queen? RITA LOUISE CAPPARELLI-Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Freshman Party Committee, Library Club 1, Science Club 1, 2, Frosh-Soph Picnic Committee 1, Junior Red Cross Repre- sentative 2, Junior Party and Prom Committees, Junior- Senior Party Committee 3, Junior Prom Queen's Court, Senior Ball Committee, VV ig and Rouge 4, Bond and Stamp Committee 4, Myndersian Staff-Our Cap of many charms and the happy face is the possessor of a great many hearts. But do you wonder? Not when we think of Miss O'Rrien's pet phrase, And is she comely! NVherever there's excitement you'll find Cap with her priceless humor and fund of amus- ing stories. BJ :Ska-VL!-, 43-,,,, Ugg , ' fkr.J's,Q-1 --- W, --YB Q-SX But Let:'s Draw on Our Memory for the Unrecorcled Facts of the Pgist. The Author mis Diary? X- No One Person in Particular. First, what About Our Beginnings as a Class? We are Chiefly Veteran Myndersians From First Ward and Stanton, Joined with St. Patriclc's Grads, who Came in Our ALICE CLARE CASEY-Glee Club 1, 2, Awards 1, 2, Bond and Stamp Committee 2, Junior Party Committee, Junior-Senior Party Committee 3, Class Vice-President 3, Microphone 4, Intramurals 4, Senior Ball and Play Commit- tees, Myndersian Editor-in-Chief, Salutatorian-Who said you can't have good looks and brains, too? Meet our editor- in-chief. The mathematics wizard of the class is bound to go far in teaching her favorite subject and we believe 'SKCI' will find Ways of making it popular for those less mathematical. ANDREW JAMES CAZZATO-Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2, Operetta 1, Camera Club 1, Frosh-Soph Picnic Com- mittee 1, Soph Hop Committee-This quiet classmate keeps most of his thoughts, brainstorms, and any other conceptions entirely to himself. or at least they are limited to only a few close friends. We are told that he is fond of hunting, which explains beyond a doubt his success in Lyons and absences during the pheasant season. HELEN LOUISE CHALKEReIntramurals 1, 2. 3, 4, Award 2, Frosh-Soph Play Tournament 2, Junior Prom Committee, Le Cercle Francais 4, Girls' Athletic Association 4-Helen is an outstanding athlete of the class and a good sportsman. What an excellent arbiter she would make! But whether she's engaged in a fast game of basketball, deeply absorbed in the classroom or just gabbing with the gang, Helen is a popular gir . MAURICE HARTFORD CHALKER-Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 4-Another one of the usually quiet boys of our class, .lohnny has a definite interest outside of school and her name is Peggy. T hat's easily ex- plained, for Johnny can be lots of fun, as we have found out , this year. 17

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ROBERT DOBBIN ALCOTT-Science Club 1, 2, 3, Presi- dent 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Tumbling Club 3, Soph Hop Committee, Junior Party Committee, Myndersian Staff- Give Bob a pack for his back and a place to hike to and hc's happy. One of the best looking boys in our class, Bob has been very active in 4-H Club outside of school. He well earned his trip to the 4-H Club Convention in Chicago this year. THOMAS EDWARD BAKER-Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, All-State 3, Glee Club 2, 3, President 4, Operetta 1, 2, Freshman Party Committee, Soph Hop Committee, Junior Play, Junior Party and Prom Committees, J unior-Senior Party Committee 3, Junior Rotarian 4, Senior Play, Senior Ball Committee, Myndersian Staff-Do you have down in the mouthw spirits? Well just ask for Tommy, our class come- dian. His portrayal of such parts as a brother goose have had us in stitches more than once. Not only does he have great acting ability but great musical ability as well. When it comes to pounding the ivories he's always around. KATHLEEN MARY BALDASARI - Glee Club 1, 2 - Kakie is a girl who intrigues with her sultry, mysterious personality. She makes you think of far places where temple bells are ringing, etc. However, she's a typical American gal in her love of sports, especially skating. And she has a good- neighbor policy that centers around Waterloo and Clyde. EVELYN LOUISE BEERSEeFreshman Dance Committee, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Contest 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, Secretary 3, 4, Glee Club Contest 4, Operetta 1, 2, Intramurals 1, 2, Awards 1, Frosh-Soph Picnic Committee 1, 2, Le Cercle Francais 2, 4, Soph Hop Committee, Junior Party, Play and Prom Committees, Senior Play Committee, Senior Ball Co- Chairman, Myndersian Stalf+Evelyn is our class artist. While in school, most of her time is spent in the art room designing clothes. Beersie gave much of her time and ability to decorating our prom and ball. She made a good job of it, y too. Out ol' school-well, there's always Clyde to keep her busy. If Only Our Diary During These Past Four Years Were More Complete, What a Tale Could be Told About The Class of Nineteen Hundred Forty-Six. It Would be a Cross Section of the Work and Fun, Laughter and Tears and All the Little Things That Made High School a Thing to Remember. FRANCIS XAVIER BELLOMOelntramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, ' Glee Club 2, Operetta 2+Vague5that's our Francis. Facts just seem to belong to another world. We will always remember him as the boy who was born with tardiness ir1 his blood. What other reason could there be for his being late for school every morning? VIRGINIA MARY BERRELLS-Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Myndersian Staff-Virginia is the envy of all the girls. She has naturally curly hair. Her height comes in handy when it comes to playing basketball and she can sink 'em too. Maybe it's those air corps wings which she proudly wears that bring her such good luck. WILLIAM HENRY BODEN-Transfer from James Madi- son, Brooklyn, N. Y., Junior Party and Prom Committees, Junior Play, Wig and Rouge 4, Senior Ball Committee-A new comer in our junior year, Bill made his debut in the Junior play. His two favorite hobbies are animals and dream- ing. Bill has been a hard and efficient class worker, full ol' enthusiasm for Mynderse, although occasionally he speaks with a bit of nostalgia for his native New York City. BETTY LOUISE BOWERS-Transfer from Morgantown High School: Glee Club 1, 2, Dramatics Club 1, Freshman Play, Freshman Party, Chairman, Modern Dancing 2, 3, May Day Festival 2, 3, Tr-Hi-Y 2, Art Club 3. Mynderse Academy: Intramurals 4-Betty is the girl 'Swho comes to dinner. Always full of fun and laughter, she joined us in September. Although she has a lively gift of gala, she has her serious moments, too. More than once she's been caught dreaming, of what we know not. 16 ,

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i I . NORMA JANE CLINE-Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4, Band ' Contest 1, 2, 3, Glee Club 1, 2, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Frosh- Soph Picnic Committee 1, Class Secretary 2, .Junior Party and Prom Committees, Junior Play, Junior-Senior Party Com- mittee 3, Junior Prom Queen, Senior Ball Committee, Senior Ball Queen's CourteWe predict that pretty Norma, who was our Prom Queen, will make some business man a decorative secretary. Chatty and sparkling, she is chuck full of enthusiasm, but her heart goes now just to six feet of Bud. SILVIA CONCETTA COSENTINO-Wig and Rouge 1, 2, 3, 4, Frosh-Soph Play Tournament 1, 2, Director 3, Frosh- Soph Picnic Committee 1, 2, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, 2, Library Club 1, Microphone 2, 3, Soph Hop Committee, Junior Play, Junior Play, Party and Prom Committees, Junior-Senior Party Chairman 3, Senior Class Play and Ball Committees, Senior Play, M yndersian Stall'- Sil or Cosy, i take your choice, but you'll still have the same attractive, energetic personality. You can always depend on Sil to get a job done and still have some sizzling ideas left. She'll always be remembered for her arguments in history class and her matchless recitations in English. DOROTHY JEAN DILMORE-Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Con- test 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Operetta 1, Intramurals 3, Junior Prom Committee, Senior Ball Committee-VVhatever the occasion or task you can always depend on Jean to be there unselfishly working for its success. To her the school is particularly indebted for selling bus space for out-of-town games. Her chief interest is in music for which she shows real talent. LEWISE BARRETT DOANEeMierophone 1, 2, 3, Co- Editor 4, E. S. P. A. Conference 4, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, 2, Frosh-Soph Picnic Committee 1, 2, Wig and Rouge 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, Junior Party and Prom Com- mittees, .lunior Prom Court, Senior Play and Ball Committee, Class Vice-President 4, Senior Ball Court, Girls' Athletic Association, President 4, Myndersian Stall4Barrie is interest- ing from any angle you consider her. Take her name, for instance, itis perfect for her-challenging-individual-per- sonalized. She shows a zest for living and her talents range from facility in writing, to skill in sports. Freshman Year. As to Our Characters, We Quote: Freshman Year-ulrresponsilalef' Sophomore Year- Slightly Improved, Junior Year- Completely Reformed and Senior Year Sludious at Times and Sprouting Wings CD. Now Back to Our Freshman Year. Dear Diary, Our Debut as Those JAMES CHARLES FEGLEY-Frosh-Soph Picnic Commit- tee 1, 2, Frosh-Soph Play Tournament 1, 2, Soph Hop Com- mittee, Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Awards 3, 4, Wig and Rouge 1, 3, 4, Glee Club 1. 2, Junior Prom Com- mittee, .lunior Play, Senior Ball Committee, Myndersian Staff-J im is the boy who is clever with his hands. Whether it be building an airplane or working on Wayne, the finished product always shows skilled workmanship. Good natured, easy going, Jim is the morale builder of '46, ARLENE JOSEPHINE FLEURYM'I'ransfer from Port Byron: Chorus 1, 2, Band 1. 2, Class President 1, Camera Club 1, 2, Intramurals 1, 2, Mynderse Academy, Intramurals 3, 4, Tumbling Club 3, Hearth Club 4SThe girl with the bright smile, that's Arlene. Her many admirers in Clyde and Mynderse verify the fact that Arlene is very attractive. Al- though she may seem to be the quiet type, just let her get near a roller skating rink or a basketball court, and your opin- ions will be changed. ROBERT LOUIS FORNESI-Fresh-Soph Picnic Committee 1, 2, Intramurals 1, 2, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, Co- Captain 4, Soph Hop Committee, Tennis 3, 4, Captain 3, Empire Boys' State 3, Junior Party and Prom Committees, Junior-Senior Party Committee 3, Junior Rotarian 4, Senior Ball Committee, Block M 4, Class Treasurer 4,,Myndersian Stall'-Behind those thoughtful eyes and seriousfmanner is a fella who is a streak of lightning on many basketball Ctilglft. or in Englgh class too. Bobis wish finally came true wg 'en he reached six feet plus and boy,,,are those long legs convenient when it comes to,keeping up with Rita. MARY LOUISE GALLETTI-Class Secretary 1, Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Frosh-Soph Picnic Committee 2, Intramurals 2, 4, Junior Play, Party and Prom Committees, fJunior-Senior Party Committee, Seriior Play, Senior Ball Committee, Myn- dersian Staff-Mary is tiny, but oh my! Remember her as a dynamic bundle of football energy ip the senior play? Popular and talented, we are sure she will prove herself in the field of design. The future looks bright for our little classmate with the warm brown eyes. : vi 18 -W ,