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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1941 volume:

Page two Page three DED I CATI ON The kindliness and helpfulness of John M. Lake will be remembered by the Class of ’41 as one of the nicest parts of their high school career. Sprinkled through the theorems in mathematics class and the formulas of physics and chemistry were tid-bits of philosophy on life. The ability to teach all and still have time for classroom discussions is rare, indeed. To the possessor of these very excellent qualities, Mr. John M. Lake, the Huguenot Staff is happy to dedicate this annual. Page four RAYMOND G. CUNNINGHAM Principal Page five TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Faculty .................................. 7 Huguenot Staff............................ 8 Student Senate ........................... 9 Seniors ..................................10 Underclassmen ............................24 Organizations ............................27 Athletics ................................35 Advertisements 39 FACULTY Raymond G. Cunningham ................................................ Science Allegany College, B.S.; Columbia Teachers College, M.A. Gertrude McKenna ................................................... Languages Elmira College, A.B.; Columbia University Anne M. Blownstine ................................................... History New York State College, A.B. Rosalie C. Switzer ................................................... English Barnard College, B.A.; Columbia University, B.L.S. Frances Kennedy ........................................ Commercial Department New York State College, B.S. in C. John M. Lake ................................................... Mathematics Colgate University, A.B.; Syracuse University, M.S. Frederick Heinsohn ............................................. Agriculture Syracuse University; Cornell University, B.S.; New York University, M.A. Dorothy Rice ........................................................... Art Syracuse University, B.F.A. Leonard Wood ...................................................... Athletics Indiana State Teachers, A.B.; Teachers College Columbia University, M.A.; Advanced Standing Teachers College, Columbia University. Jane W. Kingsley ......................................... French and English Middlebury College, A.B.; Bread Loaf School of English, Chicago University Dora Warner Arras ...................................................... Music New Paltz Normal; New York University; Juilliard School of Music Page seven HUGUENOT STAFF Harold Miller ............ Rosanna Atkins ........... Betty Byers ..... Donald Terwilliger Carol Hefty .............. Jim Bevier................ Don Hoffmann ............. ..... Editor-in-Chief ..... Literary Editor Literary Assistant .... Literary Assistant .......... Art Editor ...Business Manager Advertising Manager JUNIOR ASSISTANTS Regina Dellay .. Minna Bagley ... Joyce Wyndham Charles Mertz ... William Eldard ..... Editor-in-Chief ..... Literary Editor .......... Art Editor ... Business Manager Advertising Manager Page eight STUDENT SENATE Mr. Cunningham, Mrs. Blownstine . Faculty Advisors Peggy Grimm .............................................. President Minna Bagley ............................................. Secretary Other members: William Clinton Albert Jones Raymond Miller Thomas Farrel Franklyn Jones Rose Strada William George Charles Mertz Jo Ann Taylor William Ileroy Natalie Miller Betty VanWinkle David Jewett The Student Senate of the current year has been very active. Upon its suggestion all members of the student body turned the money over to the Practice School Milk Fund that they would ordinarily have spent for small gifts to exchange with fellow-classmen at Christmas time. The Senate set aside Thursday during seventh period as its customary meeting time. The reforms initiated at these meetings include the singing of our alma mater at each assembly program and the establishment of a ‘lost and found’ department. As usual the Senate had charge of the Christmas program, arranging for entertainment and refreshments. The school is grateful to the Senate for using so conscientiously the powers delegated to it. Page nine Page ten VALEDICTORIAN ELIZABETH JANE LENT “Betsy” She hath prosperous art when she will play with reason and discourse. Excels in all her classes, is well liked by all, Riding enthusiast, it’s been nice knowing you. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Piano Accompanist 2, 3, 4; O.M.N. 2, 3, 4 and Treasurer 4; Senior Play 4; Riding Club 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Amateur Show 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Treasurer 2; Interclass Basketball 3. Destination: Swarthmore. SALUTATORIAN PEGGY E. GRIMM Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. Active class leader, serious and studious, New Paltz’s Pollyanna. Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; O.M.N. 2, 3, 4 and President 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Student Senate 2, 3 and President 4; Class President 2; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Russell Sage College. Page eleven ROSANNA ATKINS “Rozie” Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie. EUGENE ACKERMAN “Gene” Satire 8 my weapon, but Vm too discreet To run amuck and tilt at all I meet. Jester of the class, always ready with ideas at the wrong time, amateur inventor. Dramatic Club 2; F.F.A. 3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Touch Football 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 3. Destination: Not formulated. DOROTHY I. ATKINS “Dot” Be swift to hear, slow to speak. Far-away look in her eyes, member of the local intelligentsia, brownette—incidentally those waves are her own. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; O.M.N. 2, 3, 4; Riding Club 2, 3, 4, and Manager 4; Amateur Show 2; Secretary of Class 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball She knows her own mind, blonde hair combined with grey eyes, pleasant but elusive smile, charms all with her voice. Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; O.M. N. 2, 3, 4; Riding Club 2, 3, 4; Student Senate and Secretary 3; Dramatic Club 2; Amateur Show 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Huguenot Staff 3, 4; High School Notes Editor 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: New Paltz Normal School. LESLIE BARRINGER “Les” Mischief, thou art afoot. Practical joker, known for his prowess in baseball and basketball. Student Senate 2; Boys’ Chorus 2; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity 4; J. V. Baseball 2; Varsity Baseball 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. 4. Destination: New Paltz Normal School. GILBERT BEVIER “Bud” Whatever Sceptic could inquire for, For every why he had a wherefore. Faith in himself, believes in giving the girls a thrill, doesn’t know his own mind, boxing enthusiast. Debating 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatic Club 2; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 3; Varsity 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Rutgers University. JAMES H. BEVIER “Jimmy” Hast thou more of pain or pleasure? Dependable, likable, always seems to be in a daze, Huguenot Staff’s errand boy. Junior Prom Committee 3; F.F.A. 2, 3; Debating 4; Huguenot Staff 3, 4; Rifle Club 2, 3, 4 and Captain 3, 4; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Student Athletic Manager 2, 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. Page twelve RUDOLPH W. BRODSKY “Rudy” His hands upon the ivory keys, Strayed in fitful fantasy. Quiet, studious, easy-going:, pals around with Rosendale boys. Interclass Volleyball 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 3. Destination: Not formulated. BETTY JEAN BYERS “Bess” No possession is gratifying without a companion. All I ask is music and a dancing partner, in the “Bud” of life, one of the three inseparable Betty’s. Glee Club 3, 4; Riding Club 3, 4; Staff Assistant 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Interclass Volleyball 4; Interclass Basketball 4. Destination: Mary Baldwin College. MARY CHRISTENSEN A pleasing countenance is no small advantage. The rare combination of beauty and brains, vivid, ready smile, full of life. Dramatic Club 2; O.M.N. 2, 3, 4 and Vice-President 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Rider College. BETTY COFFEY “Coffey” To brisk notes in cadence beating Glance her twinkling feet. Her long, slim fingers bespeak of suppressed talents; has it all over everyone else in volleyball, composes and sings a tuneful tenor. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Beautician School. GLADYS DAVIS A clear conscience is a sure card. If she walks with a quick, decisive tread, that’s Gladys of ’41; prefaces all recitations with “I don’t know if this is right, but (‘this’ usually is). Destination: Not formulated. DAVID DECKER “Deck Speech is great; but silence is greater. He rivals the sphinx for talkativeness; studious, good-natured, a friend to all. Rifle Club 3; F.F.A. 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. Page thirteen GERALD E. DuBOIS “Jerry” Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passions of great hearts. Excels in chemistry, waited until his last year in school to pay attention to girls. Student Senate 2; Rifle Club 2; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Chemical Engineering. VIRGINIA E. DUNBAR “Jeep” Well, I like dancing well enough. When not dancing, is talking or giggling, rumors of engagement, many-sided. Destination: Not formulated. LEORA ELLIS Lee” She who has lived obscurely and quietly has lived well. Her heart belongs to—but that would be telling; dark hair and darker eyes; small, but quality is more valuable than quantity. French Club 2; Dance Club 2, 3; R.O.H. Club 2, 3; Junior Washington Club 3; Glee Club 2, 3. Destination: Not formulated. BEATRICE ELLSWORTH “Bea” How full her actions arc of grace. Golden hair and eyes so blue; queen of many hearts, but one in particular; a gay and lightsome creature. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; O.M.N. 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Moran’s Business School. ROBERT ELTING “Bob” To owe is a heroic virtue, Believe me that it is a God-like thing to lend. Forgetful, a borrower, lean, lanky, likable guy. Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Play 4; Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; range master 3. Destination: Bullard Company. RICHARD K. FEELEY “Dick” Good humor only teaches charm to last. All around athlete, neat dancer, varies his interest among the girls. Boys Chorus 2; Student Senate and Vice President 3; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Dramatic Club 2; Class Vice-President 2; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Springfield. Page fourteen LORRAINE I. FREESE “Lorrie” The courage of her opinions. Zealous, yet modest; versatile actress, always gets on one side of the fence. Glee Club 4; Senior Play 4; Interclass Volleyball 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 3, 4. Destination: New Paltz Normal School. MARY GRINDROD Mistress Mary, charming very, How do you juggle your beaux? As unpredictable as the weather, converses with unceasing fluency, walking advertisement for the nail polish manufacturers. Debating 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. Destination: School in Philadelphia. ELIZABETH A. HAGGERTY “Betty” Stop me if you’ve heard this one. A life of action and gaiety and good times, the gal with the oomphy eyes, social butterfly. Student Government 2; Nature Club 2; Pri Hi 2, 3; Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Destination: Syracuse University. CAROL HEFTY “Atitty” A smile, and then the sun comes out. Come what come may, Carol’s good humor runs through the roughest day; a passion for Schenectady, forever cooking up unusual dishes. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; O.M.N. 3, 4; Huguenot Staff 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. Destination: Not formulated. DON A. HOFFMANN “Hoffy” Season your admiration for a while. Love and music, a polished gentleman, takes life very seriously. Band 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; Riding Club 3; Huguenot Staff 3, 4; Amateur Show 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Secretary 3; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Rifle Club 3. Destination: Cincinnati Conservatory. MARIE JENKINS A light heart lives long. Merrier than Christmas, talks baby talk, who “dons” her heart? Well, he plays a clarinet. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; O.M.N. 2, 3, 4 and Secretary 4; Riding Club 2, 3; Student Senate 3; Dramatic Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 4; Glee Club Accompanist 2, 3, 4. Destination: Hope College. Page fifteen DAVID JEWETT “JD” Gentle in manner, firm in reality. Staunch friend, jolly jack, knows more than he admits. Student Senate 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Stage crew of Senior Play 4. Destination: Not formulated. DOROTHY E. KELLY “Kelly” It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood. Lively when you know her, nice dancer, bright and happy disposition. Glee Club 4; Interclass Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Nurses Training. RUTH KITE “Ruthie” I would be friends with you and have your love. Personality plus, modest withal, active in and out of school. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Vice-President 4. Destination: Columbia School of Medicine. ELIZABETH KLIPPEL “Betty” Silence is the genius of fools and one of the virtues of the wise. Not as quiet as she seems, demure, gentle but never dull. Glee Club 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Business School. GRACE G. MAREK Virtue is indeed its own reward. Dramatic, madonna-type, constant companion to Lorrie. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Dramatic Club 2; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4. Destination: New' Paltz Normal School. lucille mcintosh “Cille” She was a modest mannered woman. Beneath her quiet, lurks an effervescent personality; athletic, an agreeable and ready smile. Glee Club; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soft-ball 2. Destination: Kingston Training School for Nurses. Page sixteen ANGELA MERCURIO “General Lee Within the midnight of her hair Half-hidden in its deepest deeps. Petite, has a ready smile for all, dancing enthusiast, newcomer this year but easily known and well liked. Swimming Team 2. Destination: Nurses Training. HAROLD MILLER There was a jolly Miller. Walks oh so straight, the upright stature is also reflected in his character, a man of destiny. Student Senate 2, 3; Huguenot Staff 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Baseball 2; Varsity Baseball 3, 4 and Captain 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Student Manager 2, 3; Riding Club 4. Destination: Central College. RAYMOND MILLER “Ray” How handsome he is. Pretty-boy Miller, dances divinely, popular class president; what more do you want? Band 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Student Senate 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class President 4; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity Basketball 4. Destination: Hope College. IRENE PULCER “Imp” It would talk; Lord how it talked! Debates, blonde curls a halo for her face, once known, never forgotten. Student Senate 2; Riding Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Debating 3, 4; Class Secretary 4; Senior Play 4; Librarian 4; Interclass Basketball 3. Destination: Rider College. ELEANOR ROSE “Rosey” Silence sweeter is than speech. Reads a great deal; among the foremost in history; participant in sports. Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee 3. Destination: New York Institute of Dietitics. GIZELLA SABO “Gizzy” Play up, play up, and play the game. Tall, athletic, humorous, always ready and anxious to talk. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Amateur Show 2; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Piano Accompanist 2, 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. Page seventeen LEWIS SCIIAFFERT He has moved a little nearer to the Master of all Music. The red-haired genius of the saxophone, good company, heart interest outside New Paltz. Band 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 2. Destination: Musical College. EUGENE SHEELEY “Windy” Laugh at the world and with it, and it is a jolly companion. A man is not to be condemned for bluffing a bit, the hail-fellow-well-met type, his blond hair and blue eyes will keep him young forever. Band 2, 3; Librarian 4; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 4; Junior Varsity 3; Interclass Baseball 3, 4. Destination: Engineering School. PETER SIMON “Pete” Don't crowd and push on the march of life. Pete of the College Inn, lets the next fellow take the credit and the bows, no difficulties mar his fine sportsmanship. Touch Football 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 3, 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity 4; Varsity Baseball 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. CIRO S. SINAGRA “Zip” Laugh and the world laughs with you. Class funny-mans, Pm axin’ you— ain’t he the card? Number man on Lucky night. F.F.A. 3, 4; Student Senate 2; Class Treasurer 3; Senior Play 4. Destination: Not formulated. CHARLES II. STAATS “Pappy” Sincerity had always a charm of its own. Fine profile, honest grey eyes, will power stronger than fate. Boys’ Chorus 2; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class President 3; Student Senate 3; Rifle Club 2, 3; Touch Football 2, 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. JEAN SULLIVAN Reproof on her lip, but a smile in her eye. Irish, red hair complete with temper, her time occupied by a Junior, twinkling eyes denote a merry disposition. Dramatic Club 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Interclass Basketball 3. Destination: Not formulated. Page eighteen ALVERA TAYLOR A picture is a poem without words. Meek, pleasant, known for her art work, well liked by those who know her. Glee Club 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Art School. DONALD TERWILLIGER Attires to please himself, In doing so he pleases others. Mathematician, tall and blond, has a certain attraction for a Junior, interested in aeronautics. Ring Committee 4; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. MARGARETA THOBEN “Margie” In framing an artist, art has thus decreed To make some good but others to exceed. Her art holds a place of honor among art students, unassuming tranquil manner. Glee Club 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. Destination: Not formulated. HELEN VAN ALST “Hoppy” It is a tiresome way of speaking, When you should dispatch the business, to beat about the bush. Excels in her basketball prowess, unassuming, dependable, Helen’s charm will linger long in our minds. Glee Club 2, 3; O.M.N. 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Softball 2. Destination: Hope College. JOHN WEAVER He filled the air with barbarous dissonance. Happy go lucky, mischievous to say the least, all women are alike to him. Class Treasurer 4; Senior Play 4; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 3, 4. Destination: Not formulated. ALFRED WILL “Alf” The farmers are the founders of human civilization. One of Plutarch’s finest, cowboy-driver at the wheel. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 and Vice-President 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Interclass Baseball 3, 4; Touch Football 4; Interclass Volleyball 3, 4. Destination: U. S. Navy. Page nineteen WALTER WISWAR “Mad Russian” I am not what I once was. Likes a good time, easy going, always in the midst of deviltry, light laughing eyes. Boys' Chorus 2; Band 2, 3; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4 and President 4; Touch Football 2, 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 4; Varsity Basketball 3; Varsity Baseball 3; Checker Champion 3. Destination: Delhi. ROBERT C. ZAENGLE “Beezy” A merry heart that laughs at care. Reliable, able “prop” man for the Senior Play, eloquent speaker, especially in English class, abounding in ideas. F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Rifle Club 3. Destination: Delhi. Page twenty Page twenty-one I NTELL IGENTS I A The Class of ’41 is an unusual one in many ways: this page is dedicated to our ‘brain trust’. The list of distinguished intellectuals includes many girls and one boy—“The Boy Wonder, Rudolph Brodsky.” Since “seeing is believing,” we give you: above—their smiling faces, below—their scholastic averages earned by January, 1941. Dorothy Atkins .............88.4 Rosanna Atkins .............91.7 Rudolph Brodsky ............86.1 Betty Byers.................86.4 Mary Christensen............90.3 Gladys Davis ...............86.2 Beatrice Ellsworth ..........85.4 Peggy Grimm .................92.7 Marie Jenkins ...............88.2 Betsy Lent ..................95.2 Grace Marek .................89. Irene Pulcer ................90.3 Page twenty-two Page twenty-three JUNIOR CLASS Regina Dellay ........................ President Lee McCall ...................... Vice-President Edwin Curtis ............. Secretary and Treasurer As a class, the Juniors have passed the half-way mark for graduation. The trend of their high school career, for good or bad, has been set. In January they initiated the new year of ’41 by giving a Patriotic Dance. Weeks beforehand, the halls were gay with patriotic posters and pictures of Uncle Sam. The success of this affair was surpassed only by the Junior Prom held in April. It is certain that the prom will be as happily remembered as it was eagerly awaited. Various members of the Class of ’42 have been outstanding assets in sports, debating, and music. Although Sophomores may be giddy and not quite settled, and Seniors assume a worldly-wise air, it is reassuring to know that the Junior Class, backbone of every school, is standing by. Page twenty-four SOPHOMORE CLASS Thomas Farrel ............................ President Rose Marie Strada ................... Vice-President Jean Elting ................ Secretary and Treasurer Early in September the doors of the New Paltz Central High School opened their arms to receive us. Later we were invited to the Sophomore Welcome Party given by the Seniors in our honor. Half a dozen of our numbers—Thomas Farrel, William George, William Heroy, Albert Jones, Rose Marie Strada, and Jo Ann Taylor—became members of the Student Senate and as such emphasized following old rules as well as enacting new ones. In the world of sports, we did rather well. Aside from contributing many members to the basketball squads, we participated in interclass competitive games. Although we admit not coming out on top on all occasions, in the remainder of our high school career we shall try to prove that the experience thus gained was not wasted. The Class of ’43 means to ‘get ahead’ and hopes the other classes will encourage and abet despite errors made in the attempt. Page twenty-five Page twenty-six O.M.N. SORORITY The O.M.N. Sorority is a social organization which meets in the gym nearly every Wednesday morning to discuss—well, improved manners and the best way to have a good time. The meaning of “O.M.N.” exists only in the minds of the members. (Of course other things exist there, too.) Only one hint is offered as to what the letters 0, M, and N stand for—they are not the initials for “Old Maids’ Nursery”. The activities of sorority rush week this year included a tea, a theatre party, and a hike. Initiation was very light, but the pledges certainly ‘took’ what we gave them; besides, they were too nice to tease very much. Aside from the weekly meetings, monthly ones were also held. The constructive work of the O.M.N. included the revision of the constitution and the requirement of a scholastic standard of seventy-five percent for all new members. The idea of offering an award to the non-sorority girl or boy who had made the most scholastic progress during his high school career was dreamed up by one of the O.M.N. girls and adopted by the sorority. The senior members are grateful to Miss Kingsley for her help and to their underclassmen for being such loyal sisters. Retiring officers are: President, Peggy Grimm; Vice-President, Mary Christensen; Secretary, Marie Jenkins, and Treasurer, Betsy Lent. Page twenty-seven RIDING CLUB Each Tuesday afternoon in the fall and spring the members of the Riding Club assemble at Pelham’s livery stable. Feuds over the preferred mounts having been settled at the Riding Club meeting of that morning, it does r.ot take long for the club members to mount and set off for a ride. Following the bridle paths winding through the countryside, they have had many happy times. A number of supper rides plus a trip to Mohonk have helped appease the desire of these equestrians for variety, as well as serve as a test for their endurance. Those who wished to display their skill had ample opportunity in the Spring Horseshow, which, by the way, was as thoroughly enjoyed as ever. The membership of the club has increased to quite a degree this last year and with this “new blood” it is hoped that it will continue with as much success as heretofore. Club affairs were competently managed by: Dorothy Atkins.......................... Manager Mrs. Switzer.....................Faculty Advisor Page twenty-eight DEBATING Our debating season opened with a bang early in the fall and continued its grand follow-through during the year. The bang which started us moving was the fall convention of the Eastern New York Debating League held at our high school. Over two hundred students and teachers attended. To get in trim for our league debates we had a .series of practice debates with Highland, Marlboro, and Saugerties. In December we entered the Highland tournament and two others in Poughkeepsie. In each of these practice debates the question was, resolved: The Consumer Co-operatives should be extended for the welfare of the general public. Our two varsity teams participated in six league debates on the question, resolved: The power of Federal Government should be increased. Aside from the interest in debating, proper, members took up other branches of public speaking. We participated in the exciting forums held at the various tournaments. Three of our members were the first from New Paltz to enter the extemporaneous speaking contests and did rather well. The club members wish to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to our coach, Miss Kingsley, for her patience, untiring assistance, and encouragement. She not only taught us well, but also gave us the valuable support of her friendship. Page twenty-nine GLEE CLUB Every seventh period on Monday and Thursday the Glee Club girls ‘limber up’ their voices and ‘give’. The new music room enables the instructor to coach them in the original Arras manner without competition from noisy classrooms. The frequency of their appearances at Friday assembly programs and P.T.A. meetings bears witness to the success of the club. High praise became a common thing after a part of the Glee Club had broadcasted over the Kingston station. Laurels were also captured when our glee club merged with those of Highland and Wallkill to sing at the April Teachers Conference in Wallkill. The graduating class will take its toll of Glee Club membership, but as long as Mrs. Arras is ‘beating it out’, Glee Club will be a flourishing organization. Page thirty BAND During this scholastic year the band has produced successfully for the Senior Play, a basketball game, co-work with Highland and Wallkill bands, and numerous assemblies. Through its mellow harmony it has induced many audiences to acknowledge its worth. From the above statements, anyone can deduce that the band has been an important and vital part of school life. The students who made it so are as follows: TRUMPETS Lewis Ackert Joseph Locascio Raymond Miller Lewis Schaffert Elsa Van Orden MELLOPHONE Rosanna Atkins Elton Le Fevre Herbert Coon Herbert Le Fevre Francis Stern-Montagny Howard Van Winkle SOUSAPHONE Donald DePuy CLARINETS SAXOPHONES Carolyn Dressel Franklyn Jones Jean Elting Gloria Gardner Peggy Grimm Don Hoffmann Albert Jones Shirley Knickerbocker Constance Pedersen Charles Savago Betty Staats Richard Stokes DRUMS Joseph Castellana Page thirty-one GREEN STOCKINGS Friday the 13th, jinx and all, found Mrs. Switzer, our director, back-stage, applying one more crow’s foot and wrinkle, securing the mustaches and conferring with her make-up assistants. One mad scramble for places as the music died away and—Curtain! Celia, out of character Mary Grindrod, is taken to task by the man of the hour, Colonel Smith. He’s our own Charlie Staats in a real uniform with medals won all for the sake of Somaliland! Celia’s confidante, Aunt Ida, was the perfect matron. We strongly advise your steering clear of aspirin in the future, Lorrie. Gilbert certainly had his trials getting his daughters, the Faraday girls, married so that he could live at his club. Such measures, though! Will we ever forget Admiral Grice, alias Dick Feeley, gruff and storming behind his Van Dyke? Phyllis frantically is helping Tarver, her fiance, get elected. Irene Pulcer and John Weaver make up this happy two-some. By the way, Tarver, did you ever win the election? Lady Trenchard, or rather Grace Marek, certainly emitted a squeal caused by more than a mouse. Mrs. Rockingham proved quite the English socialite. ‘Rally,’ Betsy, ‘that accent!’ Raymond Miller as Raw-leigh, the patient suitor, just couldn’t keep his mind on that bridge game. Henry Steele tried to be helpful in assisting Celia with her slippers but, Bob Elting, you must realize that Celia was quite in demand. The faithful family servant, Martin, was Ciro Sinagra, who remembered to serve the tea from the correct side. The curtain falls on “Green Stockings” with pleasant memories for all. You see, the jinx of Friday 13th couldn’t stop the Class of ’41. Page thirty-two FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA “Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live Living to serve.” New Paltz Future Farmers live up to this motto of the Future Farmers of America. Ever since its organization in 1935, the New Paltz Chapter has been very active, holding regular meetings every two weeks with educational programs, social and athletic activities. Each member conducts practical work or projects on the home farm, with the ownership and management of important enterprises. These projects are continued and improved until he eventually is conducting a small business that represents the activities of the entire farm. The Future Farmers in their many and varied activities have ample opportunities for practicing the qualities which will enable them to work well together both now and in the future when they have entered farming on its many allied technical and professional fields. The Chapter was represented in judging and other contests at Highland, Kingston, Delhi, and Wallkill and has been awarded several prizes. Officers for the school year of 1940-’41 are: Walter Wiswar .............................. President Alfred Will ......................... Vice-President Eugene Ackerman ........................... Secretary Francis Stern-Montagny .................... Treasurer Richard Stokes ............................. Reporter Page thirty-three Page thirty-four JUNIOR VARSITY The Junior Varsity of the current year has been a little more than just successful; it definitely rates first class. The boys passed well, used tricky foot work, made baskets with ease, and chalked up high scores for the home team. So you cannot blame New Paltz High for being proud of them. In the final league standing the Junior Varsity came out with 11 victories and 4 losses. In addition to playing well the boys have proven themselves to be truly good sports. The members of the team are as follows: Joe Castellana Albert Vonder Esch John Martin Albert Jones William Heroy Maurice Miller Edward Burke Don De Puy Edwin Curtis Edwin Gardner Joe Locassio Charles Savago Page thirty-five BASKETBALL A team is what the coach and his players make it. The basketball season of 1940-’41 was a hard one, but the ‘Boys in Maroon’ weathered it well. They won the admiration of many spectators not only by giving them exciting evenings, but also by being the best of sports on all occasions. Getting down to numbers, the Varsity won 5 games and lost 10. Storm Nickerson, next year’s Varsity captain, won a place on the second team of the Nosu League selection. The Senior boys who left the ranks this year feel assured that the remaining players will ‘carry on’ and they see for next year’s varsity a bright future and pass on this bit of advice: “You must not fail Alma Mater; remember that she never failed you.” The following is a list of the players: Franklyn Jones, Captain Lee McCall William Eldard Raymond Miller Gilbert Bevier Dick Feeley Leslie Barringer Storm Nickerson Peter Simon Page thirty-six Page thirty seven ADVERTISEMENTS Page thirty-eight LAWRENCE’S SERVICE STATION j Wesley Van Vliet, Prop. | Firestone Tires - Auto Accessories Delco Batteries RCA Radio Sales and Service Certified Mobile Lubrication ! Corner Chestnut and Main Sts. Dial 6911 Student Needs Supplied at the LANE-S ARGENT VARIETY STORE School Supplies, Note Books, Pens, Pencils, Drawing Materials A Wide Variety of General Merchandise for Student’s Use CANDY Bulk and Package—Always Fresh | at Lowest Prices LANE SARGENT, Inc. New Paltz, N. Y Definitely The Shopping Center of Poughkeepsie The “NEW” Wallace’s Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1941 E. C. ELMORE Clothing, Shoes, Etc. New Paltz New York Page thirty-nine .Ml Ml I Ml III Mill mill.mi MMMMMMMMMMMM I MM I FROM LITTLE ACORNS All big: things in life had small beginnings, and this is the very essence of the spirit of America, the Land of Opportunity. The past 72 years have seen Luck-ey s grow from one little store into a great institution that is really 70 stores in one. LUCKEY PLATT CO. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. V. MMMMMMMMIIMMMMIM MIMMMMMM HI Mill 1111 MMMMMMMMMMMM A. HYMES I 325 Wall St., Kingston, N. Y. Shoes X-Ray Fitting i SENIORS! : Moran Training will equip you for a fine career in business Advanced Post-Graduate Courses SECRETARIAL AND ACCOUNTING Day and Evening Pre-College Shorthand, Typwriting. etc. § OPEN ALL SUMMER Joseph J. Moran, Principal : Burgevin Bldg. Corner Fair and Main St3. : KINGSTON. N. Y. MIMMM MM Ml I Ml III Mill II.MMMMMMMMMMI.MMMMMMMMMMMM' DIEGES CLUST | 17 John Street NEW YORK, N. Y. Official Jewelers To the CLASS OF 1941 New Paltz High School • MUM MM MUM I Ml I........Mil.Mill III MMMMMMMM.......MM.......Illlll.IMMIMMIMIMIMMI Louis I). LeFevre Old Company’s Lehigh Coal I Dial 4251 New Paltz, N. Y. MM .... •...Ml........ Photos in This Yearbook Engraved by PENNINGTON STUDIO 72 Main St. KINGSTON, N. Y. Phone 3164 Page forty 331 Wall St., Kingston, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF Parent Teachers Association COMPLIMENTS OF Peter H. Harp O’REILLY’S Stationery and Office Equipment 530-532 B’way and 38 John St. Kingston, N. Y. Richard Meyer J JEWELER 30 John St. Corner Store Kingston, N. Y. Phone Poughkeepsie 1184 H. B. Rosenthal-Ettlinger Company Manufacturers of MEN’S, YOUTH S and BOY’S CLOTHING 41 Academy St., Poughkeepsie = Phone 3141 New Paltz, N. Y. f I Henry’s Electrical Shop j If It’s Electric You’ll Find it at Henry’s 1 Chestnut St., Opp. Central Hudson : COMPLIMENTS OF BAB’S Sportwear 1 73 Water St. Newburgh Elston Sport Shop Sporting Goods - Electrical j Appliances - Toys - Radios 1 279 Fair St. Kingston, N. Y. Phone 321 Sam Bernstein Co. On Wall Street Kingston, N. Y. Michael Stern Value First in Clothes For Young Men Knox Hats Interwoven Hose COMPLIMENTS OF The Wonderly Co. j Dry Goods and Ready-to-Wear Page forty-one The Huguenot New Paltz Lumber National Bank Company NEW PALTZ, N. Y. : : Lumber We offer you a complete Banking Service Safe Deposit Boxes Building Materials Paint Bottled Gas ] Member Federal Deposit Insurance = Corporation | Dial 4131 New Paltz Harry R. LeFevre | | Gregory’s Pharmacy j Son Drugs and Cosmetics OPTOMETRISTS Ice Cream and Sodas by j j appointment hours i Stationery and School Supplies j 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Candy, Magazines, Cigarettes | Telephone 970 E 292 Fair St. Kingston. N. Y. i j Dial 2301 - New Paltz, N. Y. j College Inn DANCING Soda - Sandwiches - Candy j J. E. HASBROUCK CO., I Inc. Coal - Feed - Lumber Hardware, Paint, Etc. M. N. SIMON MODENA, N. Y. J. M. MORAN General Merchandise COMPLIMENTS OF Osterhoudt’s Gardiner Ulster Co., N. Y. 1 Hershe.v’s Ice Cream - Magazines : Daily and Sunday Papers [ Main Street Dial 6951 j Page forty-two New Paltz Cooperative COMPLIMENTS OF 1 V. T. Pine Son G. L. F. 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