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

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V A L E D I CTO RIAN CHARLES MERTZ “His train of thought is a special, not a limited. Charlie was a whizz at anything pertaining to Science . . . not very talkative ... we are sure he’ll be a success at anything he undertakes. Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Huguenot Staff 3, 4; Ping Pong Tournament 3. Destination: Cornell University. SALUTATORIAN ELIZABETH VAN WINKLE “Betty” “Hark! Hoiv the piano sings under her fingers. Studious . . . quiet . . . cooperative . . . enjoys skiing and good books . . . unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Student Senate 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Piano Accompianist 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4. Destination: Plant Specialist. Page twelve

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i T » MLili TIME MARCHES ON We the Class of forty-two, Because our school days now are through. Will leave the threshold where we stand To the mighty Juniors’ worthy hand. And where our paths may lead and go Within these lines I’d like to show. President Bill, no doubt will grow Tolerant of friend and foe. Editor Reggie will win her fame And glorify her family name. Eddy Curtis—school girls’ delight Will settle down—at least he might. Betty and Butch may drift apart Following knowledge? or the heart? Girls and men—of these I sing. Jack will have his usual fling, Jean, the youngest of our class Forever may be Stormie’s lass. Carol, Charlie, Mary and Bill All worldly marks they will fulfill. Natalie will still win cheers By never being in arrears. Teddy—smallest of our crew, How big the task—he’ll always do. Staatsie and Minna will have to decide As to who in the “Chevy” will be able to ride. Roy will get there with his smile And do the things worth his while. Bernice still, quiet sort of Will be doing something she never thought of. For Ruthie—art will be her goal, And many others not foretold Like Janie, Annie, Georgie and Frank, Each of these we’re able to thank For what they did in every way. And now the teachers smile and say— “Shoot if you must my graying head, ’Cause if the class comes back—‘We’d rather be dead’.” —Rose Marie Bagley

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LEWIS ACKERT “Lew” “On their own merits, modest men are silent. Capable riding master . . . self-contained . . . tall . . . serious . . . plays a mean trumpet. Band 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 2, 3; Riding Club 2, 3, 4; Janatorial Staff 2, 3, 4. Destination: Syracuse University. MINNA BAGLEY “Slugg” “Bashful sincerity and comely love. Pleasant personality . . . simplicity . . . good looking . . . friendly . . . infectious smile. O.M.N. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 3, Sec. 3; Huguenot Staff 3, 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Play Usherette 4; Interclass Basketball 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4. Destination: Syracuse University. WILLIAM CLINTON “Bill” “He adorned whatever subject he ever spoke or wrote upon with the most splendid eloquence. Bill was our class orator . . . what a vocabulary . . . keen debater . . . not so quiet as he seems . . . the unforgetable “Pa” of the Senior Play. Student Senate 3; Senior Play Comm. 3; Senior Play 4; Debate 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Comm. 3; American Legion Contest 3; Senior Librarian 4; Interclass Volleyball 3, 4; Interclass Football 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 3, 4. Destination: Fordham. ANNA MAE CONKLIN “Annie Gal” “ march the campus and twirl my stick. Annie Gal was our tricky majorette ... a new addition to the band . . . pleasant disposition . . . fun to know. Glee Club 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3; Twirler 3; Drum Majorette 4; Ring Comm. 4. Destination: Syracuse University. ROSE MARIE BAGLEY “Butch” “Pretty to walk ivith, witty to talk with. Artistic . . . popular . . . rather lost this year without a certain Senior of 1941 ... always pals with Spike. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; O.M.N. 2, 3, 4; Treas. 4; Maroon Quill Staff 3; Junior Prom Comm. 3; Senior Play Comm. 4; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4. Destination: Syracuse University. BERNICE BRANNEN “Bernie” “For she was “jcs the quiet kind. Bernie was another of those quiet gals . . . But we think she has another side also . . . how about it? . . . dances, too . . . although we never saw her. Interclass Volleyball 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2, 3. Destination: New Paltz Normal. Page thirteen