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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1944 volume:

NEW PALTZ CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL HUGUENOT PUBLISHED BY SENIOR CLASS 1944 NEW PALTZ CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NEWPALTZ N.Y. DEDICATION We dedicate our Yearbook to you, Mrs. Switzer. Your ever patient and wise assistance has made these past three years ones which we shall never forget. Your ready, sparkling smile and subtle sense of humor made our study of English interesting and instructive. You always took our part; you knew we understood when we were wrong. It is because of these many attributes that we dedicate our Yearbook to you. PRINCIPAL The Class of ’44 wish to thank you for your instructive guidance and patient help. FACULTY Raymond G. Cunningham ------- Science Allegany College, B.S.; Columbia Teachers' College, M.A. Gertrude McKenna ------- Languages Elmira College, A.B.; Columbia University Rosalie C. Switzer - -- -- -- - English Barnard College. B.A.; Columbia Library School; Bread Loaf School of English Frances L. Kennedy.................................Commercial Department nOWlX n J N vYorkS ate ollege, B.S. in C. ' John M. Lakep ' ’ ’ ■ rr - te- ? - -— - Mathematics and Science Ublgate University, A.B.; Syracuse University, M.S. Frederick Heinsohn ------- Agriculture Cornell University, B.S.; New York University, M.A. Leonard Wood - -- -- -- - Athletics Indiana State University, A.B.; Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.; Advanced Standing Teachers’ College Dora Warner Arras - New Paltz Normal; New York University; Julliard School of Music MarieJBahnmuller Elizabeth Conway Marion Gerds Art College of New Rochelle, B.A. Montclair State Teachers’ College, B.A. Y cv English STUDENT SENATE President ------ Eugene Duffy Vice-President ----- Barbara Kimlin Secretary ------ Helen McCormick Treasurer ----- Theodore Manolakes The Student Senate this year carried on the same traditions as in the past. It was even more active this year than it has been for several years. The Senate started the year off by taking over complete charge of the Assembly Programs. Even more important was the selling of bonds and stamps during the school week. With money collected a “Minute Man Flag” was purchased. Every month that ninety per cent of the students purchased stamps the flag was flown. All of the members worked hard to keep the school a clean and healthy place, and one of which the students could be proud. It was only through the untiring efforts of Mr. Lake that the Senate was able to perform its duties. The Student Senate this year is one of which all members and students as a whole may be proud. The other members were: John Vicoli Willard Taylor Ralph Abrahamsen Richard Heroy Frank Shellace Robert Harp William Yeaple Jean Vanderlyn Frank Moran Delia Taylor HUGUENOT STAFF The Huguenot Staff would like to express their gratitude to the following people: Eugene Duffy, Joyce Erwin, John Ashton, Caryl Bergman, Paul Donahue, Barbara Kimlin, Alice Frazier, Joan Hanley, and Helen Hauptmann. HUGUENOT STAFF Editor-in-Chief - Helen Elting Business Manager .... Wesley LeFevre Advertising Manager - - - Edward Crans Literary Editor ----- Patricia Bosworth Art Editor ------- John Dellay Circulation Manager - - - - Paul Thompson ASSISTANTS Editor-in-Chief ------ June Myers Business Manager - William Yeaple Advertising Manager ----- John Dellay Advertising Manager - - - - Paul Thompson Art Editor ------ Wilma McCord Circulation Manager - - - - Alfred Schreiber SERVICE PAGE Pvt. Ernest Stultz A C Frank Nadal John J. Dellay, S 2 c William Bonatz Charles Linacre S 1 c P.O. 3 c Herbert Van Sicklen. S 1 c Pvt. William Lowe William Scott John J. Taylor S 2 c S 2 c Pvt. John Bradley Willard Hornbeck. S 1 c Cpl. John Sima As a small tribute, the class of ’44 dedicates this page to its classmen who are in service. We can only say that their presence has been greatly missed and that we are proud of their willingness to sacrifice the fun and pleasures of their last years in high school to enlist in the services of their country. President - Vice-President Secretary Treasurer William Yeaple Earl Harp Evelyn Ashton - June Myers SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS VALEDICTORIAN PATRICIA CONSTANCE BOSWORTH “Pat” “The stars that have the most glory have no rest” Original . . . lots of fun . . . popular . . . pounds the piano . . . pals around with June. Band 2; Glee Club 2. 3; Interclass Basketball 2, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3; Huguenot Staff 4: School Paper 4; Riding Club 2: Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3;Thespians 3, 4; Usherette Graduation 3; Tale of a Shirt 4. Destination: Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. SALUTATORI AN WESLEY O. LE FEVRE “Wolf” “An angel at home, a devil abroad” Studious . . . always has his homework done . . . we always thought you were a woman-hater, but what has that Junior got that the other girls haven’t, Wes? Varsity Baseball 2. 3. 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2; Interclass Basketball 2, 3. 4: Interclass Softball 2, 3. 4; Interclass Football 2. 3. 4; Rifle Club 2. 3. 4. President 4; Band 2. 3. 4; Huguenot Staff 4; Class President 2; Student Senate 3: Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Ping Pong 4. Destination: Annapolis. EVELYN ASHTON “Evie” “Her voice was ever sojt, gentle, and low; an excellent thing in a woman” Our sweet, little leading lady . . . seemingly quiet . . . likes to chatter with the girls up front in study hall. Interclass Basketball 2, 3; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; School Paper 4; Senior Play 4; Ring Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; O. M. N. 4; Class Secretary 4. Destination: Business School. EMILY BEVIER “Blue” “A day for toil, an hour for sport, But for a friend is life too short” Not really a bit “blue” at all . . . companionable . . . skates and swims . . . always on the lookout for some fun. Glee Club 3. 4; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Baseball 2. 3. 4: Interclass Volleyball 2, 3. 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Student Senate 2; O. M. N. 4; Usherette 3: Ping Pong 4. Destination: Not formulated. CHARLES EDWARD CRANS “Eddie” “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm” Hard worker . . . jokes . . . tall . . . quite the business man . . . certainly keeps the school in A-l shape. Huguenot Stall 4; Prom Committee 3; Janitorial Staff 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Chorus 4. Destination: U. S. Army. JOHN JOSEPH DELLAY “Johnnie” “What is this thing called Love?” Well liked . . . smiling ... a delovely wave in his hair and a delightful twinkle in his eye. Band 2. 3; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4: Huguenot Staff 4; Senior Play 4: Prom Committee 3: Rifle Club 2. 3; Interclass Football 2. 3. 4. Joined the Navy February 27, 1944. r PHYLLIS C. DU BOIS “Phillie” “He who has lived obscurely and quietly has lived well” Industrious . . . Forest Glen inhabitant . . . fun . . . rewarded with high marks! Band 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Interclass Basketball 2. 3; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Baseball 2. 3. 4; Riding Club 2; Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3. Destination: College. EILEEN DUFFY “Duff” “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Wistful, Irish eyes . . . lovely to look at . . . hails from Rosendale . . . certain Navy man holds heart interest. Interclass Baseball 2. 3; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; School Paper 4; Ring Committee 3; Prom Committee 3: Student Senate 2. 3; O. M. N. 2. 3. 4. Treasurer 4; Senior Play Usherette 4; Ping Pong 3. Destination: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. EUGENE DUFFY “Duffy” “There is nothing so irresistable and contagious as laughter and good humor.” Good-looking . . . full of pep . . . smooth on the dance floor . . . one of the Rosendale crowd . . . always in the midst of everything. Interclass Football 2. 3. 4: Senior Play 4: English II Play 2; Ring Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; President of Junior Class 3; President of Student Senate 4; Rifle Club 2; Ping Pong 3. 4; Boys’ Chorus 4. Destination: U. S. Navy. HELEN ELTING “Bones” “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others.” Modest . . . sweet . . . and quiet ... a joy to have in class . . . smart, young secretary in our Senior play. Interclass Volleyball 4; Senior Play 4: O. M. N. 2, 3, Vice-President 4: Interclass Basketball 2. 3, 4; Huguenot Staff 4; Ping Pong 4. estination: New Jersey College. � .H 1 ?3 4 JOYCE ERWIN “Shorty” 7 am small, but oh! my—” Petite . . . auburn hair the envy of all the girls . . . our peppy cheerleader ... a true lover of all nature, especially cows and tractors. Interclass Volleyball 3. 4; Interclass Baseball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 2. 4; School Paper 4; Prom Committee 2. 3; Ring Committee 3; O. M. N. 3. 4; Usherette 2. 4; Class Secretary 2: Library Club 1. 2; Tennis Club Treasurer 2. Destination: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. KATHRYN M. GUZMAN “Kate” “To be efficient in a quiet way—that is her aim throughout the day ” Another Rosendaler . . . friendly . . . hard worker . . . easy to tease . . . excels in history. Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; School Paper 4; French III Play 3; Senior Play—Programs 4. Destination: Business School. JOAN HANLEY “Joanie” “True ease have those who have learn’d to dance” Gay . .. witty . .. neat dancer .. . ardent cheerleader . . . popular . . . vivacious . . . many heart interests. Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4: Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Baseball 2. 3; Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; School Paper 4: Senior Play 4: Ring Committee 3: Prom Committee 3; O. M. N. 2. 3. 4. President 4; Junior Vice-President 3. Kvyy Destination: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. EARL W. HARP “10%-Harpie” “Oh Why should life all labor be—” Energetic . . . speed demon on bike . . . target for many feminine teasers ... his pockets jingle-jangle-jingle . . . supplies Senior Class with chewing gum. Senior Play 4: English II Play 2; Class Vice-President 3. Destination: U. S. Navy. HELEN HAUPTMANN “Hoppie” “Nothing is more silly than silly laughter.” Cute little giggler . . . loves to be teased . . . added much to our Glee Club . . . very definitely for the Army. Glee Club 2. 3: Interclass Basketball 2. 3; Majorette 3; Thespians 3. 4; Class Treasurer 2; Usherette Graduation 3; Curse You Jack Dalton 3; Good Medicine 4; “Tale of a Shirt” 4. Destination: Not formulated. (f LEONARD JAMIOLKOWSKI “Kowski” “His train of thought is a Whiz at schoolwork . . those Future Farmers . . envy of all. Rifle Club 2. 3; Senior Play Destination: Cornell. special, not a limited” . quiet . . . another of . his dimples are the VINCENT KUHN “Kuhnie” A man more made than in the making” Easy to get along with . . . another one from Rosendale . . . sunny smile . . . good disposition . . . mischievous gleam in his eye. Interclass Football 2. 3. 4; Interclass Baseball 2; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Baseball 2: Rifle Club 2. 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Ping Pong 4. Destination: U. S. Army Air Corps. GEORGETTE MAJESTIC “Georgie” “Then flash'd the living lightning from her eyes And screams of horror rend th’ affrighted skies” Well shut mah mouth if it isn't Georgie . . . occasionally lets go with one of those piercing shrieks ... otherwise rather quiet.. . pals around with Jo, Skip, and Amy. Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Prom Committee 3: Senior Play 4: Interclass Baseball 2, 4. Destination: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. WILMA McCORD “Billie “And the girls all cried, ‘He’s quite the trick’!” New . . . hails from B’klyn . . . basketball star . . . well liked . . . object of many feminine affections. Varsity Baseball 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 3. 4; Varsity Swimming Team 2. 3; Varsity Football 3; Interclass Basketball 1. 2; Interclass Softball 1. 2. 3; Interclass Volleyball 4; Interclass Swimming 1. 2; Interclass Football 4; Rifle Club 4; Ping Pong 4. p fjM■ ,rMT FRANK NADAL. “Frankie” “She wears a pair of silver wings ” Cute and short . . . popular with all . . . artistic ability . . . bubbling with girlish charm . . . keeps the mailman busy with letters to Billy. Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3: O. M. N. 2. 3. 4. Destination: Pratt Institute. JUNE LOUISE MYERS “June” “Her glossy hair was clustered o’er a brow Bright with intelligence, and fair and smooth ” Pretty blonde hair and big blue eyes . . . and oh those brains . . . seldom seen without a smile and Pat. Huguenot Staff 4; Senior Play 4: Prom Committee 3; O. M. N. 3. 4. Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 4; Usherette Graduation 3; Interclass Volleyball 2. Destination: Columbia University. Joined the Army Air Corps April 11, 1944. JOSEPHINE SAVAGO “Jo” Ping pong wizard And she hath smiles to earth unknown. feminine Babe Ruth of t '■P. H. . . . always smiling . . . fun to know. Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4: Prom Committee 3: Senior Play Usherette 4; Interclass Baseball 2. 3. 4; Ping Pong 3. 4. Destination: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. ALFRED H. SCHREIBER “Ace” “In arguing too he owned his skill, for even though vanquished, he could argue still. Einstein of the class . . . talented player of villainous parts in school plays. Interclass Basketball 2. 3, 4; Interclass Baseball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2. 3; Senior Play 4; Thespian Play 3; Prom Committee 3; Debating 2; Rifle Club 2. 3; Interclass Football 2. 3. 4; Ping Pong 3. 4; Boys’ Chorus 4. Destination: Farm. WILLIAM SCOTT “Scottie” “The trouble is small; the fun is great” Full of the devil . . . excels in sports . . . popular .. . these qualities will make a good Navy man. Interclass Football 2. 3, 4; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4: Interclass Baseball 2. 3. 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Rifle Club 2. 3. 4; Student Senate 2. 3: Senior Play 4: Ring Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Class Secretary 3. Joined the Navy February 5, 1944. LEWIS SELDERBECK “Lu Lu” “You have waked me too soon; I must sleep again” Shy . . . dreamy . . . great hunter and trapper . . . good friend. F. F. A. 2. 3; Rifle Club 2. 3: Clean up Committee 2. 3; Ping Pong 4. Destination: U. S. Navy. AMY SUTHERLAND “Squeaky” “Her sunny smile and disposition radiate about her” Peppy . . . and small . . . cute little blonde . . . one of our cheerleaders ... all round girl on the heart interest. Interclass Baseball 4: Interclass Volleyball 4: Glee Club 2: Class Treasurer 2; Cheerleader 4; O. M. N. 2, 3. 4. Destination: U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps. JJS' VIRGINIA SUTHERLAND “Ginny” “A disposition more valuable than gold” Swell sport . . . good athlete . . . always laughing .. . ardent admirer of the Navy. Band 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Interclass Baseball 2, 3. 4; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Thespians 3. 4. Thespian President 4. Destination: Cortland. JOHN J. TAYLOR “Johnny” “Romance is the poetry cf literature.” Our handsome Senior . . . the Sophs call him “Butch” . . . found his “Irish Rose” in the Senior class . . . member of Uncle Sam's Navy. Interclass Baseball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4: Interclass Football; Interclass Volleyball 2, 3. 4; Rifle Club 2. 3. 4; Basketball Manager 2, 3; Baseball Manager 2. 3; Prom Committee 3. Joined the Navy February 5, 1944. MARIE F. TAYLOR “Tip ’ “One who is earnest succeeds” Always busy ... a hard worker . . . never misses a basketball game ... so far as we know her letters are written to the Army. Prom Committee 3; Thespians 4; Usherette 4; “Tale of a Shirt 4. Destination: Not formulated. PAUL THOMPSON “Umbriago” “He would talk, Lord, how he talked!” Happy-go-lucky . . . athletic . . . did all those trips you planned go through, Paul . . . unforgettable as Mr. Vecehitto in the Senior Play. Varsity Baseball 2. 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 3. 4; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Softball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Football 2. 3. 4; Ping Pong 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Student Senate 2. 3; Class Vice-President 3: Huguenot Staff 4; Rifle Club 2, 3. 4; School Paper 3. 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 4. Destination: Virginia Military Institute. ELIZABETH TIERNEY “Betty ’ “Like a violet, which alone, Prospers in some happy shade” Definite flare for art . . . industrious . . . keeps kind of quiet . . . pretty hair ... not too well known. Destination: New Paltz State Teachers College. JEAN VANDERLYN “Skip” “A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse” Athletic . . . can do anything on a horse . . . friend of all and particular Jo, Amy and Georgette. Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Baseball 2. 3, 4; Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Student Senate 4; O. M. N. 2. 3, 4; Riding Club 2; Ping Pong 4. Destination: Sargent College of Physical Education. WILLIAM YEAPLE “Bunk” “Wit and women are two frail things” Likeable Henry Aldrich of the Senior Play . . . many female admirers . . . swell dresser . . . popular class president. Interclass Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Interclass Basketball 2. 3. 4: Interclass Baseball 2; Interclass Football 2. 3. 4: Junior Varsity Besketball 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Cheerleader 2; Class Treasurer 3; Class President 4; Student Senate 4; Huguenot Staff 4; School Paper 4: Senior Play 4: Ring Committee 3: Prom Committee 3; Rifle Club 2; Ping Peng 2. 3. 4. Destination: U. S. Navy. -v V. XX ■ A '- Y tzejzr ’’v ri;' - W JL 'W iU I HL ul 4w Vw 0 4 43 Jr, -c 5C C6' - £ 4 President Vice-President -Secretary Treasurer - Paul Donahue r Barbara Kimlin Barbara Reid Phyllis Parker Having realized we were no longer shy (?) sophomores and not yet dignified (?) seniors, we Juniors had quite a time in N. P. H. S. During the past school year our class has contributed to many of the school activities: interclass volleyball, interclass basketball, ping-pong, and at various times we participated in the assembly programs. Naturally, to us the Junior Prom was the highlight of the year. All who ded enjoyed a pleasant evening in a Dutch tulip garden. Due to the shortage of material, we were very fortunate to receive our ool rings this year. It is really not necessary to add that we were very roud to wear them. Our representatives in the Student Senate were as follows: Richard Heroy, Barbara Kimlin, Frank Shellace, Delia Taylor, Frank Moran, and Helen McCormick. L. Allen J. Ashton M. Ashton C. Bergman J. Brown B. Brown J. Butler H. Carroll D. Clineman G. Corwin S. Curtis P. Donahue H. Goldwasser R. Heroy D. Hoffman B. Kasten B. Kimlin H. Kite J. Knickerbocker A. LeFevre E. Lillberg P. McCord H. McCormick E. Metzler F. Moran R. Nadal E. Nielson P. Parker 7 V isser kJ ' f .4 A. Petrucelli N. Pettingell B. Reid A. Romano H. Rose F. Shellace B. Smith M. Smith R. Stamatedes D. Taylor E. Tierney D. Van Alst D. Warren W. Warren ft— -■ VTlm f' :Pr'r r;‘ jkJi y4. UqAs ©V uC A. S' t wvA «� «•«• jidK A A Wu.c SOPHOMORE CLASS ? President Vice-President -Secretary-Treasurer Ernest Schaffert Margaret Taylor Patricia Jansen y$ Sixty-five Sophomores entered the High School in September a trifle fearful of their reception, but after the Seniors gave them such a rousing Welcome Party they felt they definitely belonged to New Paltz Central High. Shortly after school settled down for the year, and classes were running smoothly, the election of the Sophomore Student Senate members took place. The following were elected: Willard Taylor, Theodore Manolakes, _ Charles Majestic, Robert Harp, Ralph Abrahamsen, and John Vicoli. The Sophomores made their presence known in the Band, Glee Club, in. athletics and other school organizations. 9 0. 5- L. Abrams R. Abrahamsen R. Alessi E. Barringer S. Brooks V. Clinton C. Cassano F. DeGrafT J. Denton E. DuBois A. Frazier E. Gallente M. Garcia P. Garrison J. Gibbons A. Glancy R. Harp S. Hasbrouck J. Herdman P. Jansen D. Klepeis F. Loomis W. Lynn F. Mackey C. Majestic T. Manolakes M. Marks E. McCormick H. Mertz E. Morselli F. Murphy M. Nielson P. Pettingell V. Salvemine E. Schaffert W. Schmalkuche W. Schoonmaker W. Schreiber M. Scott M. Smith T. Smith M. Sobers J. Sterbentz M. Sterbentz H. Stultz M. Taylor W. Taylor G. Terwilliger L. Triolo J. Upright L. Van Alst J. Vicoli O. Warren R. Weir H. Weisner M. Weis H. Wells J.tWill C.Yiinne E.Wurtz FJOePuy m. a tXiv 7 '{Vkjtt • off i jcji OmiL tk C: a 71 aJ AZJL £±ytJh2( O. M. N. SORORITY -a i. 3 Great changes have taken place in the O. M. N. since it was first founded, nearly fifty years ago. The membership of the sorority has increased considerably, and the O. M. N.’ers have acquired a scholastic air as well as a social one. During the week of initiation, the Superiors marveled at the excellent sportsmanship of the new pledges. (Confidentially, the “Superiors” suffered worse than the “Scums” did.) Several weeks after the formal initiation the sorority sisters held their annual banquet at Williams’ Lake. The azure and gold caps were a welcome and long anticipated sight for the girls. They proved to be a huge success and well-liked by all. The sorority sisters wish to express their thanks to Mrs. Switzer who so capably and willingly advised them. The retiring officers are as follows: President Vice-President -Secretary Treasurer - Joan Hanley Helen Elting June Myers Eileen Duffy vy yU-'4' -4? CJ A yood Jo c-h c - T- ' 6 THE THESPIANS Two years ago a group of dramatically inclined girls founded the Thespian Club. Its purpose is apparent in its name. Each year a play was successfully given in assembly. jUfUU. J ' dSL This, their third year, the Thespians began with the election of the fol- lowing officers: President, Virginia Sutherland; Vice-President, Patricia - _ . Bosworth; Secretary, Helen Hauptmann; and Treasurer, Helen McCormick. Ml Z snt At the completion of their well-taken initiation, each member received ' ' ' ' ‘ a green and white club hat. Activities were many this year. We sold chances for a war bond during the Third War Loan Drive, entertained new members at a picnic, enjoyed a successful dinner-dance at “The Barn,” presented the play, “The Tale of a Shirt,” entertained the O. M. N. at a tea, and sponsored, with the O. M. N., a George Washington Dance. We also displayed our athletic ability in a basketball game with the O. M. N. The girls of the Club would like to thank Mrs. Arras for her patient and wise guidance. SENIOR PLAY Hidden talents were brought forth in the presentation of our Senior Play, “What a Life.” On the night of November tenth sixteen of us seniors supported William Yeaple, as the likeable Henry Aldrich, and Evelyn Ashton. as his girl friend Barbara Pearson, in this hilarious Broadway comedy of high school life. Among other things, Henry was charged with stealing the school instruments. “cribbing” from George Bigelow’s exam paper, and drawing pictures of the faculty (the principal being no exception). To the relief of his teachers and the distress of his parents and friends, Henry was to be expelled from school. Luckily, and just in time, Mr. Furgeson, the detective, clears things up. The curtain falls on Henry and Barbara leaving with tickets to the Spring Dance in their possession. “What a Life” was an overwhelming success due to the patient and careful guidance of Mrs. Switzer, the stage crew, and the cast made up of the following: Helen Elting Eugene Duffy Leonard Jamiolkowski Phyllis DuBois William Scott Patricia Bosworth Emily Bevier Paul Thompson William Yeaple Evelyn Ashton Amy Sutherland John Dellay Joan Hanley Alfred Schreiber June Myers Earl Harp Georgette Majestic JOURNALISM CLUB For a long time New Paltz High had felt its need for a good school paper in order to further its already rousing school spirit. As a result, last fall a Journalism Club was started under the leadership of Miss Gerds. The members gained practice in writing news stories by writing the “High School Notes” for the town paper, “The New Paltz Independent.” It was then decided that we were experienced enough to venture a school paper of our own. The first issue came out in November—nameless. Since it was to be a paper for the students, the staff thought is best that the students choose its name. A “name” contest was held in which Alice Frazier won the first prize of a year’s free subscription with her entry, “The Nepa Hi-Lites.” Since that time the “Hi-Lites” has been anxiously awaited for each month. Besides this, the townspeople received news of our basketball games and other school activities through the articles which appeared weekly in the town paper. “The Nepa Hi-Lites” has proved to be a morale booster. The exchange editor sent issues of the paper to N. P. H. boys now in service, who in return have written many letters to show their appreciation and interest in our paper. The staff not only benefited by their experiences in writing, but also derived much pleasure in compiling the paper. A large part of the equipmenr7c7rT «J Rifle Club range was built by the Future Farmers in the school shop; the Senior Rifle Club helped finance the project, and the War Department loaned the Club two army Springfield rifles. The club has secured a charter from The National Rifle Association, of Washington, D. C., and the boys are shooting for rating medals and participating in postal matches with Junior Rifle Clubs all over the country. This season many of the club members have already qualified for the Junior Expert and Junior Sharpshooter medals awarded by the War Department. The former members of the Rifle Club now in active service have found the skills they learned on the High School range very helpful. Typical of the many letters received by the Coach is one from Walter McLaren who writes: “Today, I shot expert 181 out of a possible 210 at prone rapid fire; I am now a squad leader because of my training on the New Paltz range.” FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Ever since its organization in 1935, the New Paltz Chapter of the F.F.A. has been very active, holding regular meetings with educational programs, social and athletic activities. Each member conducts practical work or projects on the hoijneffji with the ownership and the management of important projects are continued and improved until he is eventual' small business that represents the activities of the entire ' program he is better prepared for his life work. The Chapter is now well represented in the manyjV i Country, on the firing lines and on the equally important cultural production “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. Members William Sehmalkucke Willard Taylor William Yeaple Edward Crans Evandro Morselli Ernest Schaflert Herbert Weisner Eugene Dufly Robert Glaney Vincent Kuhn Peter Pettingell Warren Schoonmaker Alfred Schreiber Paul Thompson John Dellay BOYS' CHORUS At long last Mrs. Arras managed to organize a boys’ chorus and a very good one. The boys pitched in enthusiastically and each Tuesday and Thursday during sixth period the school fairly trembled with vibrations of their deep masculine voices. Don’t think that these hearty songsters rendered only the popular mor-ern pieces. Oh, no. They sang also some of the old songs—in harmony. What would be a chorus without harmony? Probably the best thing about the chorus is that by its organization many boys who have fine voices and who have wanted to sing for a long time have at last the opportunity to display their talents. It was through the patient guidance of Mrs. Arras that New Paltz High School finally attained a fine boys’ chorus. GLEE CLUB Members Those melodious tunes floating forth from the Music Room every Monday and Tuesday afternoons are not angels’ voices, but the Girls’ Glee Club practicing under the direction of Mrs. Arras. For a number of years Mrs. Arras has taken the girls in our school who are interested in singing and, with excellent guidance, has molded them into a successful chorus. The pianists of the Club, besides Mrs. Arras, are Anne LeFevre and Jane Herdman, both talented students of whose achievements N. P. H. S. is proud. During the year the Club has entertained the student body at assembly programs with pieces well chosen and also well sung. We look forward to another successful year, trusting that Mrs. Arras, as ' always, will be able to develop a fine Girls’ Glee Club. £■ ?Ztu- 5 Joyce Upright Emily Bevier Caryl Bergman Susan Curtis Patricia Garrison Barbara Kimlin Janet Denton Phyllis Parker Evelyn Wurtz Dolores Hoffman Juanita Will Beverly Smith Barbara Reid Helen Rose Margaret Taylor Loretta Allen Harriet Wells Anna LeFevre Barbara Brown Jane Herdman Virginia Clinton Members Joan Hanley. Captain Phyllis Parker Joyce Erwin Bernadette Kasten Amy Sutherland Helen Rose v?- J . - •� S'-'CHEERLEADERS r' .. Who are those six little girls dressed in Maroon and White uniforms that ' always stand out at a basketball game here at N. P. H. S.? They who are always so willing and proud to cheer the boys on to victory and have done a swell job of it, too? This year the cheeering squad has been very original:, first, by having the largest squad our Alma Mater has ever had, second, by swell job of it, too? This year the cheeering squad has been very original: securing new uniforms and last, but not least, by adding many new cheers to their list. BAND AND TWIRLERS This year the High School Band, although without a tuba to fill out its base section, gave forth with some excellent music throughout the year at the Senior Play and at many Assembly programs. In addition it represented the school musically at the Teachers’ Conference held at the New Paltz High School. It had much better balance instrumentally; consequently the members were able to bring out all the parts of the pieces. The band increased its repertoire this past year by learning many new selections. All the members have enjoyed practising them as well as playing them for their classmates. Members Clarinets E Flat Horns Flute Alice Frazier Laurin Abrams Evelyn Wurtz Ralph Abrahamsen Saxophones George Corwin Margaret Taylor Harold Carroll John Vicoli Trombones Wesley LeFevre Harry Kite William Schmalkuche Twirlers Helen Hauptmann Phyllis Parker Dolores Hoffman Helen Rose John Ashton Joseph Butler Phyllis DuBois Virginia Sutherland Louise Van Alst Alfred Glancy Juanita Will Eleanor DuBois Myrtle Nielson Baritones Henry Mertz Robert Harp Percussions PLAYERS Paul Thompson, Captain Harry Kite Ernest McCormick Frank Nadal Robert Nadal Alfred Scheiber William Yeaple f • ’ RSJTY BASKETBALL The Varsity of 1943-44, headed by Captain Paul Thompson, was composed of all new material except one veteran. The team started off on the wrong foot by losing their first two games; then the new members, having become accustomed to each other, began to really display their ability. They finished the season with 10 victories and 4 defeats while finishing in second place in the Nosu League race with 4 victories and 2 defeats. The team was one of the best ever to represent the “Maroon and White” of New Paltz High. The team produced a few stars of exceptional ability who gave the team its great lift to such a good season. Unusually good playing was shown by Frank Nadal, who scored a high 86 points in the Nosu League. The Schedule was: New Paltz 20 Walden 33 New Paltz 16 Maybrook 34 New Paltz 46 Walden 41 New Paltz 40 Oakwood 17 New Paltz 37 All-Stars 16 New Paltz 45 Maybrook 30 New Paltz 41 Wallkill 34 New Paltz 20 Marlboro 35 New Paltz 16 Highland 26 New Paltz 34 Wallkill 27 New Paltz 53 Marlboro 32 New Paltz 29 Highland 28 New New Paltz Paltz 28 Kerhonkson Oakwood 24 fry fW p The Junior Varsity has again heaped glory on N. P. H. The boys had the height, speed and fight to maintain one of the best teams in recent years. The players showed their good sportsmanship even when the chips were down. They wish to express their thanks to Coach Wood whose help and timely advice really made the team a success. The players were: Raymond Stamatedes Oliver Warren Edward Metzler Edward Gallante Paul Donahue Theodore Smith The schedule was as follows: New Paltz 31 Walden 15 New Paltz 27 Walden 22 New Paltz 30 Pine Bush 12 New Paltz 37 Wallkill 15 New Paltz 19 Highland 30 Laurin Abrams Harold Carroll Richard Heroy Fred DeGraff William Schmalkuche New Paltz 38 Wallkill 26 New Paltz 41 Pine Bush 30 New Paltz 38 Highland 44 New Paltz 16 Kerhonkson 10 New Paltz 31 Oakwood 6 BELIEVE IT OR NOT Best Looking Girl Eileen Duffy Biggest Arguer Alfred Schreiber Best Looking Boy John Taylor Most Emotional Marie Taylor Most Popular Girl Joan Hanley Slowest Phyllis DuBois Most Popular Boy Frank Nadal Wittiest Joan Hanley Best Girl Dancer Joan Hanley Best Sport, Girl Jean Vanderlyn Best Boy Dancer Eugene Duffy Best Sport, Boy Paul Thompson Man Hater Jean Vanderlyn Happy-Go-Lucky Emily Bevier Woman Hater Earl Harp Did Most for Class. Girl Helen Elting Most Romantic Girl Evelyn Ashton Did Most for Class, Boy Edward Crans Most Romantic Boy William Scott Biggest Bluff Earl Harp Politest Girl June Myers Most Executive Edward Crans Politest Boy Edward Crans Biggest Flirt, Girl Amy Sutherland Most Quiet Girl Elizabeth Tierney Biggest Flirt, Boy John Taylor Most Quiet Boy Lewis Selderbeck Best Dressed Girl Helen Elting Best Actress Patricia Bosworth Best Dressed Boy William Yeaple Best Actor William Yeaple Most Talkative Paul Thompson Biggest Tease John Taylor Most Artistic Wilma McCord Cutest Girl Wilma McCord Personality Girl Helen Elting Cutest Boy Leonard Jamiolkowski Personality Boy Eugene Duffy Most Dignified Girl June Myers Most Likely to Succeed, Girl June Myers Most Dignified Boy Edward Crans Most Likely to Succeed. Boy Alfred Schreiber Peppiest Girl Joan Hanley Teacher’s Pet Patricia Bosworth Peppiest Boy William Yeaple Teacher’s Trial Earl Harp Best Girl Athlete Jean Vanderlyn Noisiest Girl Amy Sutherland Best Boy Athlete Paul Thompson Noisiest Boy Paul Thompson Most Industrious June Myers Most Friendly Girl Patricia Bosworth Most Literary Patricia Bosworth Most Friendly Boy Eugene Duffy IDEAL SENIOR Girl Boy Complexion Eileen Duffy Eugene Duffy Lips Patricia Bosworth Frank Nadal Figure Joan Hanley Physique Frank Nadal Eyebrows Emily Bevier William Yeaple Ears Joyce Erwin Wesley LeFevre Teeth Wilma McCord John Dellay Smile Josephine Savago Leonard Jamiolkowski Eyes June Myers Paul Thompson Hair Eileen Duffy Wesley LeFevre Legs Joan Hanley Paul Thompson Nose Wilma McCord Frank Nadal SENIOR FAVORITES Band Writer Actor Actress Comic Strip Male Singer Glenn Miller Jack London Errol Flynn Bette Davis Smilin’ Jack Bing Crosby Female Singer Commentator Radio Program Comedian School Subject Dinah Shore Lowell Thomas Make Believe Ballroom Bob Hope History w H 0 ' S W H 0 1 N Name Favorite Saying Chum Best Trait Ashton, Evelyn No kiddin’ Duff Gentleness Bevier, Emily Jeepers Billie Dependability Bosworth, Patricia Isn’t that awful? June Leadership Crans, Edward Oh boy Ernie Affinity for labor Dellay, John Crimps Duffy Nice to talk with DuBois, Phyllis Oh fiddlesticks Anna Mannerliness Duffy, Eileen Oh Mother of Pearl Joanie Always a lady Duffy, Eugene Yeah? Johnnie Friendliness Elting, Helen Holy Cats Barby Loyalty Erwin, Joyce Heaven’s t’ Betsy Joanie Enthusiasm Guzman, Kathryn Gee whiz Harriet Efficiency Hanley, Joan Oh how embarrassing Duff Liveliness Harp, Earl That’s all right Kowski Energetic Hauptmann, Helen Heavenly day Ginny Happiness Jamiolkowski, Leonard Keep your girdle buttoned Harpie Pleasantness Kuhn, Vincent You jerk Johnnie Always takes a dare LeFevre, Wesley Tough Frank Always on the job Majestic, Georgette Naturally Jo Unaffected ways McCord, Wilma That’s stupid Blue Morale booster of Army Myers, June I had to laugh Pat Intelligence Nadal, Frank What do ya say? Umbriago Magnetic personality Savago, Josephine Oh bunk Georgette Infectious good naturedness Schreiber, Alfred Holy cow Paul Ability to take a ribbing Scott, William Fer gosh sakes Johnny Happy-go-lucky Selderbeck, Lewis Ho hum Harpie Worriless Sutherland, Amy Listen to that one Georgette Gaiety Sutherland, Virginia Are you kiddin’? Doris Sportsmanship Taylor, John ArOOOoo Scotty Ability to stand up for rights Taylor, Marie Humph Helen M. C. Earnestness Tierney, Elizabeth Oh darn it Elaine Not a slacker Thompson, Paul Umbriago Frank Willingness Vanderlyn, Jean Adios Jo Smiliness Yeaple, William Wait a minute Duffy Just plain nice THE SENIOR CLASS Worst Fault Wants To Be Probably Will Be Moody Secretary Secretary at N. P. H. Too easy going Doesn’t know Swimming champ of ’49 Shuts up when mad Airline Stewardess Just plain nurse What’s the matter with Seniors? 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