New Paltz High School - Huguenot Yearbook (New Paltz, NY)

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SAMUEL HERMANCE “Butch” The only way to have a friend is to be one. Varsity Basketball 2, 3; Interclass Baseball 2, 3, 4; Foul Shooting 2, 3; Interclass Football, 2, 3; Interclass Volleyball 4; Interclass Basketball 2; Student Police 3. Big tease, pleasingly plump, woman hater, a jolly good fellow, smiles constantly, quite an angler. Destination: Not Formulated. IRMA ZIEGLER “Irm” In each cheek appears a pretty dimple. Glee Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Interclass Volleyball 4. Two beautiful dimples, nice teeth, bashful among strangers, “Z” always makes her come at the last. Destination : New Paltz Normal. Page twenty-five

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ROBERT THOMAS “Bob” Self conquest is the greatest of victories. Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Boys Chorus 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4 ; Interclass Baseball 2; Interclass Football 3, 4; Operetta; Cheerleader 4. Carefree, changeable as the winds, peppy cheerleader, nice personality, quite a jitterbug—always swinging it. Destination: Not Formulated. MATILDA TURNER “Tillie” Secret and self contained and solitary as an oyster. Glee Club 4. Seldom heard from, beautiful wavy hair, reserve, well liked by those who know her. Destination: Spencers Business School. DAVID B. WIESE “Dave” Not much talk—a great sweet silence. Checker tournament 3. Very quiet, believes that the least said the easiest mended, ardent checker player. Destination: Not Formulated. JAMES G. WILKINS “Jim” Solitude is the best nurse of wisdom. Senior Play 4. Very seldom heard from, his eyes give him away, he thinks too much, gave grand performance in play. Destination: Post Graduate. Page twenty-four

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CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior class of 1939, about to depart from this learned assemblage, named New Paltz Central High School, do leave fond memories and other attributes of Seniors, to the oncoming class of 1940. ARTICLE I Section 1—To John Longo we leave Francis Mosher’s title of Biggest Bluff. Section 2—To Robert “Lovelorn” Howard we leave the book “Advice to the Lover”, hoping that he will use it. Section 3—To Madeline Tobacchi we leave Rose LeFevre’s title of Best Looking Girl. Besides a step ladder to pick some apple blossoms. Section 4—To Shirley Chase we leave Harriet Corwin’s title of Most Popular Girl. Section 5—To Herman Thoben we leave John’s title of “Aerial View Toby” hoping that the Senior views will be better than the ones of his .Junior year. Section 6—To Hattie Sutherland we leave Helen’s popularity and pleasant ways to be used with her ever radiant smile. Section 7—To brother Bruce we leave Cliff Conklin’s basketball record. Section 8—To Murray Jenkins we leave Thomas Pallus’s title of most liked boy. Section 9—To Doris Corwin we leave Wanda Krom’s good nature and quietness. Section 10—In appreciation of Harriet Corwin’s skill as a cheer leader, we leave Virginia Juckett as her most able successor. ARTICLE II Section 1—To Mr. Lake we leave a volume on “Manners and Thoughtful Actions” to be read and used on the student body in full. Section 2—To Miss Conard we leave a key to the study hall so that classes may get in at 8:40 and 12:50. Section 3—To Mr. Hiensohn we leave a shotgun in order that he obtain a higher score in rifle practice. Section 4—To our principal, Mr. Cunningham, we leave a lie-detector which is to be used on the student body in promoting more truthful students instead of the self-conscious method. Pape twenty-six