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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

HEW YORK NEW PALTZ FOUNDED 1678. SIX HOUSES BUILT BEFORE 1720 ARE ON HUGUENOT STREET, ON THE WALKILL RIVER, HOMES OF REFUGEES FROM. FRANCF. Late in the 17th century a party of Huguenots searching for their wives and children who were held captive by the Indians wandered into the valley of the Wallkill. So impressed were they with the beauty and fertility of the area that, after rescuing their loved ones, they returned to settle in this newly discovered wilderness. Their first homes of logs cut from the forest were soon replaced by the sturdy houses of stone that stand today. The 1953 HUGUENOT is proud of this heritage and proudly honors these houses and the pioneers who built them. We proudly dedicate this book to the The Jean Hasbrouck House In 1712 Jeon Hasbrouck built this house which has been preserved as a museum by the Huguenot Patriotic, Historic, and Monumentcl Society. Within its 32-inch fieldstone walls one is immediately impressed by the original floor of hemlock planking two inches thick fastened with hand fashioned nails. The front parlor, long ago converted into a store, still retains the small curved walnut counter over which was sold West Indian rum and other wares. In the mammoth chimney, its door so snugly fitted that it would be completely missed by a casual glance may be seen the small closet where the money was kept. Sturdy stairs lead to an enormous attic, a storing place for hogsheads of grain. This unplastered garret shows the hand'hewn beams that comprise the house's framework, as well as the wodden pegs that hold the timbers together. In appreciation of their service of preserving this house as a museum where one may become lost in the aura of a bygone era we are honored to dedicate this book to the Huguenot, Patriotic, Historical and Monumental -Society. A A message from our Principal MR. FRANK BUGAR Principal To the Class of 1953 I say Congratulations.1' You have reached the climax of your high school career—graduation. But you must keep in mind that this is only the beginning—the Commencement. Now starts the life for which you have been preparing for the post four years. You have chosen to honor the early Huguenots in this yearbook. Follow their example. Always strive to improve yourself and to make this world a better place in which to live. Build your lives as they built their homes— strong, to stand up well against time and storm. Again I congratulate you and wish you happiness and success in the days ahead. The Board of Education Front Row: (L. to R.) Mr. Ralph Johnson, District Superintendent; Dr. Clifford Hoppenstedt, President; Dr. Virgil DeWitt, Vice-President; Mr. Howard Grim. Clerk. Rear Row: (L. to R.) Mr. Charles Moehrke. Mr. Frank Bugar. Principal. Mr. Fred DuBois Mr. Raymond Hasbrouck. Miss Joan Aldous, BA, MA Guidance, Personal Improvement Club, Student Council Advisor. Miss Joan Barhydt, BS Homemaking, Bachelor Club, O. M. N. Advisor. Mr. Douglas Bartow, BS, MS Agriculture, Visual Aids Club, F. F. A. Advisor. Mr. Robert Brearey, BS Music, Visual Aids Club, JV Basketball Coach. Mr. John D. Brereton, BA, MA Mathematics, Chess Club, Assistant Principal. Mr. Frederick C. Dippel, BEd. MEd Business, Senior Advisor, Yearbook Advisor. Mr. William Harper, BS, MS Science, Science Club. Mr. Lawrence Johnson, BS, MA Physical Education, Coach, Driver Training, Tumbling Club. Mr. Ernest Kahn, BS, MA Social Studies, Local History Club. Mr. Webster MacDonald, BS, MS Industrial Arts, Driver Education. Mrs. Winetta MacDonald, BS Librarian, Handicraft Club, Cheerleader Advisor. Mrs. Gertrude McKenna, AB Languages, French Club. Miss Janet McMurray, BA English and Social Studies, Cheerleaders and Nepa Hi Lites Advisor. Miss June Peters, BS Business, Servicemen's Club and Thespian Advisor. Miss Ruth Post, BA English, Dramatics Club Advisor. The DuBois House Built in 1705 by the family of Colonel Louis DuBois, this house is now operated as a restaurant. Its fort-like construction was necessary under the terms of the patent granting permission to settle the territory, which stipulated that the patentees must first build a place of safeguard and retreat. It is interesting to note that in spite of its present name, The Old Fort, no one ever had to seek refuge from an enemy behind its walls, and there was never a shot fired from the portholes which still slit its stone front on Huguenot Street. r r Ou ti tan clin 9 I our elate were ill e lit fedictoria n Hie fu la tor tan JOHN JEANNENEY NORMAN RICHARDS an d Our Oladd and Oouncll Ofh icerS to Right: M. Lueken, Class Secretary-Treasurer; G. Millham, Council President; J. Jeanneney, Council Treasurer; N. Richards, Class President; J. Grey, Class Vice-President. . ti- 10 3ie CL 1953 CHARITY F. C. ARIAS Carrie Cute energetic cheerleader . . . likes to dance . . . certain interest that drives a grey Ford. Cheerleader 3, 4; Choral Clinic I; Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3. 4; Archbearer 3; Dancing Club I; Tumbling Club 2: Commercial Club 3; Servicemen’s Club 4. H. EDWARD BLAKE Eddie Tall, dark, and handsome . . . likes a certain redhead . . . watch those rolling eyes. Intramurals I. 2. 3, 4; Track 3; Bachelors' Club 2; Science Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior Prom King. JOHN J. BURNS Burnsie Shy . . . happy-go-lucky . . . goes steady with his car . . . ignores girls. F.F.A. Reporter I; F.F.A. Treasurer 2, 3; Science Club 3; Bachelor's Club 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3, 4. KARIN BUTENNANDT Karin Nice red hair . . . artist . . . certain interest . . . steady heart beat . . . Lillian in Senior Play. Girls’ Chorus I, 2, 3; O.M.N. 2. Sec. 3, Vice-President 4; Nepa-Hi-Lites I. 2. 3; Art Club 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Prom Attendant; J.V. Basketball 3; Hudson Valley Relays 3. 4; P.A.L. Member 2, 3, 4. IRVING CHAIET Nature Our professor . . . motorcycle enthusiast . . . teacher's competitor . . . Mr. Honeywell in the Senior Play . Radio Club—Ham License WN20LT; Ping Pong Team 3; Intramural Volleyball 3. CHARLES F. COUTANT Charlie Tall, light, and good looking . . . drives a '46 Chevrolet . . . quick tempered . . . often seen with Burnsie. F.F.A. Club I, 2, 3; Bachelors' Club 4; Intramural Volleyball I. 2. 3. 4; Intramural Football I, 2. 3, 4. II JEAN HASBROUCK HOUSE BUll T IN 1712. BY THE PATENTEE: NOW HOME OF THE HUGUENOT PATRIOTIC. HISTORICAL AND MONUMENTAL SOCIETY. SINCE 1899. FREER HOUSE BUILT 1720 BY HUGO FREER. ONE Of TWELVE ORIGINAL PATENTEES OF NEW PALTZ. THE LOW HOUSE AFTER 1732. LEFEVRE HOUSE BUILT 1780; SINCE 1810 HOME OF LeFEVRE FAMILY. OESCENDENTS OF SIMON. NEW PALTZ PATENTEE. CALLEO BLOEMENDAAL. Loaded GRACE ELLEN DeWITT “Gay Nice hoir . . . innocent smile . . . likes to lough . . . certain interests . . . liked by everyone. Thespian Vice-President 3. President 4; Photography Club President 2: J.V. Basketball 2, 3. 4; Huguenot Yearbook 3, 4; Choral Clinic 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Queen; Junior Prom Committee. JOHN FARROW Rebel Hoils from the South . . . Romeo . . . new comer . . . track star. Soccer 2, 3; Track 3, 4; Science Club 4; Senior Play Committee. RUDOLPH GEORGE FECKETTER Rudy Pals with Irv . . . crazy laugh . . . motor bike fan . . . big flirt. Intramural Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Intramural Football 3. 4; Science Club 3, 4; Bachelors' Club 2. GEORGE THOMAS GARDNER. JR. George I'm not signifying, but . . . Everybody's friend . . . has a college interest. Intramural Basketboll I. 2. 3: Junior Varsity Basketball 3; F.F.A. I, 2, 3. 4. Treasurer 4. JOHN B. GREY Fuzzy Everybody's boy . . . cute . . . big flirt . . . loud sense of humor . . . class Romeo. Varsity Basketboll 3, 4, Captain 3; Varsity Football 2, 3. 4, Captain 4; Varsity Track 2. 3, 4; Varsity Baseball I, 2, 3. 4; Ping Pong Team I. 2. 3, 4; J. V. Bosketboll I, 2, Captain 2. ELIZABETH M. HASBROUCK Libby- Tiny, cute, Home Ec. girl . . . pals around with Joyce . . . quiet. O.M.N. 3, 4: Girls' Chorus I; Dramatics Club 2; Music Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Sophomore Hop Committee; Intramural Basketball. 12 Jducjuenotd who of? stone and oah DeWITT R. JANSEN DeWitt Athletic . . . tall . . . ardent admirer of opposite sex . . . teacher's frenzy . . . Wally in Senior Play. J.V. Basketball 2. 3; Varsity Basketball 4: Varsity Football 4; Varsity Baseball 4; Boys Chorus 3. 4; Dancing Club 2. 3: Volleyball 3. 4; Choir 4; Science Club 4. JOHN R. JEANNENEY John Fast on his feet . . . tall ... big tease . . . not interested in opposite sex . . . well hidden personality. Nepa Hi-Lites 1,2, 3. Co-Editor 4; Honor Society; Track 3. 4; Assistant Editor of Year Book; Empire Boys State; Treasurer of Student Council 4; Intramural Basketball. ANN L. KOPPER Ann Quiet . . . shy . . . pals with Regina . . . nice smile . . . independent. Nepa Hi-Lites 2. 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Dancing Club I; Commercial Club 3; Handicraft Club 4. STUART KUKUNARIS Stuie Class tease . . . second Jerry Lewis . . . olwoys has a joke . . . everyone's pal. Science Club 2. 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Intramural Basketball 2, 3. 4. BERNADETTE ELIZABETH LAWLER Bruno The smiling Irishman . . . teacher's frenzy . . . witty one . . . everybody's friend. Girls' Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Thespians 3. 4, Vice-President 4; Drama Club 2; Art Club 3; Swing Band Singer 3: Archbeorer 3. SANDRA JEAN LONGFIELD Sandi- Ambitious artist . . . nice to hove around . . . ardent wrestling fan . . . Martha in Senior Ploy. Nepa Hi-Lites I. 2. 3. 4; O.M.N. 2. 3. 4 Vice-President 3. President 4: Hudson Volley Relays 3; P.A.L. 2. 3. 4; Art Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Sophomore Hop 2. 13 to Serve th em we they had choien. MARY P. LOUGHLIN Mary Newcomer . . . infectious giggle . . . shy? ? ? insists boys ore a bother . . . boisterous sense of humor. Music Club 3; Thespians 4; Archbearer 3; Intramurals 4; Hudson Valley Relays 3. 4; Servicemen’s Club 4. MARGARET LUEKEN Marge Intelligent . . . ambitious . . . friendly . . . athletic . . . appreciative joke fan. O.M.N. 2, 3. 4; Class President I; Class Vice-President 3; Class Secretory-Treasurer 4; J.V. Basketball and Softball I, 2. 3. 4; Intramurals I, 2, 3. 4; O.M.N. Treasurer 3; Prom Attendant; National Honor Society 3, 4. KENNETH I. MacIVER Mac Tall . . . quiet . . . rabid baseball fan . . . class Joe DiMaggio. Outdoor Club I. 2; Science Club 3; Varsity Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Intramural Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Prom Committee. AUDREY ELAINE MACKEY Mac Peppy cheerleader . . . cute . . . outside interests . . . Brooklyn fan . . . Groce in Senior Play. Tumbling Club I; Dancing Club 2; Dramatics Club 3, 4. Secretary-Treasurer 3; Junior Prom Committee 3: Sophomore Hop Committee 2; Cheerleaders 2, 3. 4; Office Worker 2. 3, 4. GEORGE MARTINEZ George Biggest confuser . . . othletic . . . big teose . . . black hair . . . drives a black beetle . . . certain interest. Football 2. 3. 4; Intramural Basket-boll I. 2. 3, 4; Intramural Volleyball I, 2. 3. 4: Intramural Football 3. 4: Junior Prom Committee. EDYTHE A. MASON Edie Pretty voice . . . always willing to help . . . interests here and there. Girls' Chorus I, 2. 3: Hudson VaMey Relays; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Sophomore Hop Committee: Music Council 2: Doncing Club 2; Dramatic Club I; Orchestra for Graduation. 14 in new 'lAJe too haue JUNE ANNE MeINTYRE June Cute . . . pretty hair . . . nice complexion . . . nice clothes . . Amelia in Senior Play. Girls’ Chorus I, 2. 3; Nepa Hi-Lites I, 2. 3. 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Archbeorer 3: Yearbook 4; Music Club 3; Junior Prom Committee; Hudson Valley Relays 3, 4; Dramatic Club Vice-President 4; Journalism Club 2. GEORGE MILLHAM Schuyler Big flirt . . . cute . . . happy-go-lucky . . . class chauffeur. Rifle Club I; Photography 2; Bachelors' Club 3; Vice-President of Student Council 3; Student Council President 4; Class Vice-President I; Class President 2; Manager Football Team I. JOYCE M. MILLS Joyce Ardent worker . . . quiet . . . Home Ec. girl . . . always seen with Libby . . . outside interests. Girls’ Chorus I. 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee; Dancing Club I. 2; Music Club 3; Personal Improvement Club 4. BARBARA GAIL MISNER Barb- Studious . . . efficient . . . incendiary miss . . . athletic . . . just interests. Laurie, in Senior Play. Secretory-Treasurer I, 3; Nepa Hi-Lites I, 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Soft-ball 2. 3, 4; Hudson Valley Relays 3. 4; Thespians 2. 3. 4; Junior Prom Attendant; Girls' State; Honor Society 3. 4; Business Manager of Yearbook; Intramurals. DIANE C. MORRIS Di Cute . . . nice hair . . . our Lily Pons . . . outside interests . . . headed for the Metropolitan Opera House . . Caroline in Senior Play. Girls Chorus I, 2. 3, 4; Thespians 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Melodettes 2. 3; Octet 3; Junior Prom Committee; Archbearer 3; Choral Clinic; Choir 4. ALTRUDE J. PALMER Boats Hos an Al-ment . . . teacher's trial . . . athletic . . . ardent Brooklyn Fan. Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Girls' Chorus I. 2; O.M.N. 4; Nepa Hi-Lites 2, 3, 4; Intramurols I. 2. 3. 4. 15 SNYDER HOME COMMUNITY FIRST SETTLED 755 BY JACOB SNYOER. HOUSE ERECTED I78B: HOME OF CHRISTOPHER SNYOER. REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER. OLD DEPUY HOUSE BUILT IN 1707 BY S. AND A DEPUY, •HO KEPT A TAVERN HERE PETRUS VAN WAGENEN ONE Of ORIGINAL SETTLERS Of WAGENDAA! .OCCUPIED BY VAN WAGENEN FAMII IES. RUILT THIS HOUSE IN KJ26-I730. a fiirm fioundation now enter upon uA RESINA TERESA POLHAMUS Regina Quiet . . . sense of humor . . . petite . . . our homemaker . . . Therese in Senior Ploy. Girls' Chorus I. 2, 3. 4; Dancing Club I; Dramatic Club 3; Servicemen's Club 4. FRANK THOMAS POWER Frankie Class athlete . . . nice physique . . . good looking. Varsity Football I, 2. 3. 4; J.V. Basketball I. 2, 3: Varsity Basketball 4; Baseball 2; Track 3, 4; Vice-President of F.F.A. 4; Tumbling Club 3. 4; F.F.A. THERESA J. POWER Terri Cute . . . peppy cheerleader . . . has a millham interest . . . good athlete. Girls’ Chorus I, 2; Mixed Chorus I. 2; Thespians 2. 3. 4; Sophomore Hop Committee; Cheerleader Captain 4; Student Council 3; Prom Attendant; Girls' Baseboll 1.2. 3. 4; J.V. Basketball I, 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4. LOIS MAE QUICK Loie Quiet . . . always seen with Edythe . . . future secretory. Chorus I. 2. 3; Nepo Hi-Lites 2. 3. 4; Intramurols I. 2. 3. 4; Co-chairman of Junior Prom Committee; Yearbook Stenographic Committee; O.M.N. 3. 4; Archbeorer 3; Sophomore Hop Committee. NORMAN ARTHUR RICHARDS Norm Toll . . . ambitious . . . class wizard . . . lots of spirit ... Sid in Senior Ploy . . . avoids fairer sex. Nepa Hi-Lites 2. 3. Co-editor 4; Editor of Yearbook; Class President 3. 4; Track 3. 4; Band I. 2; Photograph Club I; Science Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. JANET FRANCES SHUCKROW Jan Has outside interests . . . nice personality . . . energetic . . . hails from Springtown. Dancing Club 2; Dramatics Club I; O.M.N. 3. 4; Music Appreciation Club 3; Intramural Basketball I, 2. 3. 4; Intramural Baseball 2. 3, 4; Girls' J.V. Basketball I, 2. 3. 4; Servicemen's Club 4; Sophomore Hop Committee. 16 we WAGENDAAL ON THIS FARM IS HOME OF JACOB AARTSEN VAN WAGENEN. BUILT 1669. FIRST SETTLER. ANO HOME OF JOHANNES VAN WAGENEN. BUILT 1775. TACK TAVERN HOME OF JOHANNES TACK. WHERE COURT CONVENED AFTER BURNING OF KINGSTON BY THE BRITI8H. OCTOBER. 1777. FIRST SCHOOL WAS NEARBY. SCHOONMAKER HOME BUILT IN 1760 BY CAPT. FREDERICK SCHOONMAKER REVOLUTIONARY OFFICER; HOME FORTIFIED AND USED AS PLACE OF REFUGE DURING THE WAR. JOHN S. SMITH MJohnM Tall . . . quiet . . . motor bike fan . . . big tease . . Ted in Senior Play. Band 2, 3; Boys' Chorus 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3; Choir 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3. 4; Intramural Football 2. 3. 4; Outdoor Club I; Rifle Club 2; Science Club 3; Bachelors' Club 4. F. ROBERT SWANSON Bob Pretty boy . . . horse laugh . . . car fiend . . . one of those kind. Intramurals; Photography Club I. 2; Dancing Club 3; Bachelors' Club 4; Sophomore Hop Committee: Junior Prom Committee; Huguenot Staff. SHIRLEY TURNER Slim P.A.L. member . . . ardent arguer . . pretty hair . . . good sport . . . Gus in Senior Ploy. Prom Committee 3; Dancing Club I. 2; Science Club 3; Sophomore Hop Committee: Chorus I; Huguenot Yearbook Art Staff. 17 POPULAR WHO’S UERS r-.Y AND JKving a ■ Rarity peppiest bruno CHARITY athletic WHO 8ft UNO STUART Joking best dressed 0eWITT AND MARGARET tpaCHER'S 6a ft Sara Wittiest It's All hands around at our Sophomore Hop. We ’ll (on9 remember our Sadie Hawkins Dance . . . Junior Prom . . . The Sadie Hawkins Dance in our Sophomore year marked our first big social event as a class. The weeks of preparation that went into the making of the huge comic strip characters used to decorate the auditorium were finally rewarded the night of the dance when an enthusiastic group of couples joined in both the square dance and ballroom numbers. Barringer's Orchestra supplied the music. When after months of planning the big night of our Junior Prom finally arrived the auditorium was gaily decorated with a replica of the Eiffel Tower and flowers in keeping with our theme, Springtime in Paris. A very enjoyable evening of dancing to the music of Russ Gilmore was climaxed by the grand march and the crowning of Edward Blake and Gay DeWitr as king and queen of the prom. The coronation of Say DeWitt as Queen and Ed Blake as King of our Junior Prom. ”lt'� my latest specimen.' The little dog laughed to see such sport. And that was exactly what the audience did when with the able assistance of Miss Post, as director, and Mr. MacDonald, in charge of sets the class presented our Senior Play. Will we ever forget that night of November 21—the lack of appetite and the nervous pacing of the floor; the confusion before curtain time as we were being smeared with grease paint; the lump in our throat before we spoke our first lines; and the thrill of the applause at curtain call. Make-up time and Senior Play CURTAIN CALL. Front Row. Left to Right: J. McIntyre. A. Mackey, R. Polhamus, C. Arias, M. Loughlin, B. Lawler, Jerry Sullivan holding Taffy. Rear Row: I. Chaiet, S. Turner, D. Jansen, N. Richards, S. Longfield, B. Misner, J. Jeanneney, J. Smith, K. Butennandt, R. Swanson. The Bevier-Eltinge House Louis Bevier built this fine structure in 1698. Behind its massive walls, Dutch halved doors, and windows framing ten, twenty-four, and thirty panes of glass, it contains no modernizing touches still depending on oil lamps for lighting and furnished in authentic period. Acquired about 1740 by Captain Josiah Eltinge, it was later made into a store by the captain’s son and run in sharp rivalry with the Hasbrouck's store. Beneath the cellar of the house lies a sub-cellar, about four feet high which was used as a storage place for the wine and liquor that the store sold. 22 J uniorS Top Row: M. Abramson, C. Benjamin, J. Bracken, E. Brooks, R. Brooks, E, DeGraff, J. DeGraff, G. Dippel, R. Dressel, A. DuBois. Row 2: J. Ellis, M. Fabella, J. Farrow, I. Gibbons, J. Gibbons, B. Lane, G. Lasher, C. Lawlor, M. Mason, N. Moehrke, Row 3: M. Moroch, P. Mosher, A. Murphy, W. Parodies, G. Parks, J. Quick, G. Raftery, S. Roberts, O. Schneider, K. Siegel. Row 4: C. Strakel, F. Tantillo, V. Van de Water, K. Wagner, P. Will, W. Wilson. icerA GEORGE ROST President JOSEPH HOFFLER Vice-President LORNA LOHRMAN Secretary-Treasurer 24 W® won an ice cream party for the best decorated room at the Christmas season. The Class Ring Committee Front: Jane Bracken and Gail Park. Rear: George Rost, Lorna Lohrman, and Allen DuBois. Walter Parodies gives the campaign speech that helped him win the office of Student Council Vice-President. This our Ring Year has been a victorious one for the Class of 1954. At the very beginning of the school term we got solidly behind our two candidates for the Student Council and succeeded in electing Walter Parodies as Vice-President and Alice Murphy as Secretary. The Interclass Track meet, in the fall, found the Juniors winning more than their share of first places to capture top honors far ahead of our next nearest rivals the Seniors. This feat was repeated a little later when the class won the most points in the Student Council Hallowe'en party. The Christmas Season found the classes busy drawing pictures on the board and trimming the tree in an effort to win the ice cream party for the best decorated room. When the judging was complete it was announced that our room won first place with its theme, The Story of Christmas. The climax of our Junior year came with our Prom in May. After chosing Stardust as our theme the various committees got to work on the details +hat made the evening one that will always remain a pleasant memory for those who attended. 25 Top Row: E. Atkins, E. Benjamin, J. Boland, C. Brown, R. Burlce, R. Byrnes, N. Carbone, B. Coon, R. Cossano, R. Cotton. Row 2: P. Oearnley, A. DePuy, J. Dodd, C. Ennist, M. Frisch, P. Gooderham, M. Heroy, H. Houska, R. Jacobson, B. Jansen. Row 3: D. Jayne, C. Johnson, C. Jones, J. Kelly, B. Kurtz, R. Linz, H. Loughlin, J. Loughlin, J. McCrory, R. Michaelis. Row 4: A. Moriello, J. Oakley, C. O'Connor, J. Otis, F. Ott, C. Petrizzo, E. Place, J. Pole, P. Riche, C. Quick. Row 5: M. Quick, W. Roberts, M. Schabbot, J. Schiro, J. Shafer. Row 6: W. Shand, G. Smith, D. Stewart, R. Thorpe, T. Toboika. Row 7: F. Triolo, E. Turner, M. Volz, B. Wagner. ROGER THORPE President ROBERT HICKS Vice-President LAURA WILSON Secretary-Treasurer ALL WAVDS The Sophomore Hop Committee Front Row: B. Kurtz, F. Triolo, M. Heroy, P. Sooderhom. Rear Row: J. Shaefer, J. Pole, R. Thorpe, B. Jansen. The Class of 1955 is proud of the record that it has made as Sophomores. Led by Miss Post and Mr. Bartow, our Advisors, we made a good showing in most of the school functions and continued to build a spirit that we feel will mark us as one of the outstanding classes in New Paltz history. After many committee meetings and much preparation, November 26, the day of our Sophomore Hop, finally arrived. In keeping with our theme, Harvest Hop the gymnasium was gayly decorated with scarecrows, pumpkins, cornstalks, and even stars and a paper moon suspended from the ceiling. Robert Thorpe's band supplied the music supplemented with recordings for the square dance numbers. The feature of the evening was a floor show which included soloist, a quartette and a fashion show in which the boys dressed as models. Refreshments of cup cakes and punch added to the enjoyment of the many who attended. At Christmas time Room 7 was decorated as Santa’s Workshop complete with fireplace, stockings, toys, and Santa h'mself, while the theme for Room 3 was Dickens' Christmas Carol. The students danced to the music of Roger Thorpe’s Miss Post's students enjoy their Christmas party bond ot our very successful Harvest Hop. complete with tree and gifts. When we first stepped into the halls of New Paltz High as the class of 1956 we had a feeling of uncertainty similar.to that which the Huguenots must have felt when they first arrived. But, like these early patentees, we soon adapted ourselves to our new life and by the time of our class and council elections the greenness had been replaced by ease and confidence under the guidance of our advisors Mrs. McKenna and Mrs. McMurray. After electing Frank Fredenburg, Jack Rasmussen, and Betty Murphy as our class jlredlimen officers, we nominated three of our group for council positions, but in spite of our heated election campaign we were unable to vote them into office. We will never forget our thrill at the interclass track meet when in the tug-of-war we first defeated the Juniors and then pulled the mighty Seniors all over the lot. And now as we look forward to next year we have confidence that the Class of 1956 will make its mark as one of the outstanding classes in New Paltz History. a 1st Row: R. Alsdorf, D. Anderson, A. Averin, A. Benjomin, J. Benjamin, D. Brooks, I. Burden, J. Burns, J. Cacioppo, D. Caram, J. Chamberlain, B. Clineman, S. Decker. 2nd Row: F. Diliberto, M. Dodd, A. Elliott,. R. Gardner, D. Garlick. D. Harp, A. Havlina, L. Hayes, P. Herrling, A. Hoffman, D. Keator, B. Klein, M. Krom. 3rd Row: A. LaGattuta, C. Lasher, D. LeFevre, E. Majestic, D. McCrory, M. McCrory, G. McElree, J. McGivern, A. Miller, J. Moriello, W. Northrup, P. Osterhoudt, M. Ostermeier. 4th Row: R. Palermo, R. Petrizzo, A. Place, G. Power, J. Pritchet, P. Purcell, P. Quick, W. Quick, C. Rausch, L. Rausch, D. Romer, N. Ronk, E. Schmedes. 5th Row: W. Seitz, C. Sherman, L. Struber, P. Tantillo, S. VqnGonsic, R. Van-Nostrand, M. Watson, B. Wendover, A. Whalen, C. Winfield. F. FREDENBURGH President J. RASMUSSEN Vice-President E. MURPHY Secretary-Treasurer Dick Carem gives his Student Council campaign speech. Christmas Party, Our f arents Ottentied Classes for the adults of New Paltz and vicinity got under way this school year on October 20 with a larger program of courses offered than at any other time. As in the past, one of the most popular classes was the Driver Education Course which was offered this year in two divisions, one in the fall and one in the spring. This gave a large number of adults an opportunity to benefit by our dual control car. The Oil Painting and Water Color classes held at the Teacher's College but under the jurisdiction of the High School Adult program were also very well attended as in the past. Among the new courses introduced this year was a class in Piano Instruction with Mrs. Olga Kost as instructor which was very well received as was a course led by Mr. Harper, known as Great Books of the Western World, in which the members spent their time reading and discussing books by such authors as Homer, Virgil, Dante, St. Augustine, etc. HIGH SCHOOL ADULT CLASS Gosh! Junior won't let me watch television for a week when he sees my report card. THE COURSES Americanization ................ Mrs. Bracken Arts and Crafts .................. Mr. Heinz Bookkeeping for Small Business .... Mr. Dippel Business Arithmetic .............. Mr. Dippel Ceramics ......................... Mr. Heinz Driver Training............... Mr. Campbell, Mr. R. Johnson, Mr. L. Johnson Furniture Refinishing....... Mrs. MacDonald Great Books of the Western World Mr. Harper Hobby Shop.................... Mr. MacDonald Oil Painting ............ Mr. Van Rensselaer Piano.............................Mrs. Kost Public Speaking ..................Miss Post Russian Language ................. Mrs. Kost Sewing ......................... Miss Barhydt Shorthand ........................ Miss Peters Stencilling .................... Mrs. McVey Typewriting ...................... Mr. Dippel Water Color....................... Mr. Scott 5L JUJi CL added On© of the adults in Mr. MacDonald's Hobby Shop sands down his project. Mrs. Kost's class in the piano listens while one of the members plays a selection. 31 Bob gives a demonstration in the Chemistry Lab. L. to R. A. DuBois, K. Siegel V. Vandewater, B. Lane, T. Moriello, C. Strakele, R. Swanson. The Driver Training class finds out what makes it go. L. to R., M. Loughlin, B. Misner, K. Butennandt, S. DeWitt, J. Smith, C. Coutant, J. Grey, G. Gardner, Mr. Johnson, E. Mason, M. Lueken. wide defection oj Cd( ourded Sandy Longfield and Shirley Turner help Betty Klein fit her skirt, in the Sewing class. M iss Peters teaches her Secretarial Practice class to use the electric tyepwriter. L. to R., L. Quick, C. Arias, Miss Peters, A. Mackey. The Electric Shop class study the principles of fluorescent lighting. L. to R., S. Martinez, J. Farrow, W. Parodies, J. Hofler, S. Millham. The boys in the Agriculture class study the workings of the school tractor. Clockwise, R. Dressel, C. O’Connor, J. Ungerland, W. Wilson, J. Loughlin, P. Hammerl, K. Wagner, R. Brooks, Mr. Bartow, G. Gardner. The Abraham Hasbrouck House Constructed in 1712 by Abraham Hasbrouck, one of the original patentees, this house has been restored to much of its original appearance by Ivor Ellis Evers, the painter, who bought it thirty-five years ago and is still hospitable to anyone who knocks on his door. Of special interest to the visitor are the crosses cut into the door-latches which were supposed to keep the witches away. Among its other features are a massive fireplace easily large enough to roast a whole pig and a pit where the early settlers used to gather to watch cock fights. 34 Kneeling. Left to Right: A. Moriello, D. Jansen, J. Grey, D. Jayne, G. Martinez, R. Brooks. Standing: R. Michaelis, Manager; N. Ronk, T. Toboika, T. Loughlin, J. Rasmussen, F. Fredenburg, D. Harp, G. Lasher, D. Caram, Coach Larry Johnson. -5 ootbaff Coach's picture at the left gives a pretty fair idea of what our football season was like this year. Our seven game schedule resulted in six defeats and an 88 to 24 win over Kerhonkson. What the team locked in ability was made up in spirit and. though outclassed, the Maroons went down with the same fight that hod carried other New Paltz teams to past championships. 36 Captain Grey dresses for the big game. Grey picks up a few yards for the Maroons. SCHEDULE N.P. 12 Greer ...... 48 N.P. 12 Millbrook .............26 N.P. 7 Wallkill...............42 N.P. 26 Marlboro . 35 N.P. 19 Saugerties 66 N.P. 88 Kerhonkson.............24 N.P. 14 Pine Bush ............ 26 a eerfecicL erA THE VARSITY SQUAD: S. Dippel, J. DeGraff, A. Mackey, J. Bracken, Captain, I. Gibbons, C. Arias. The Cheerleaders spent their usual busy year adding color and pep to the various athletic events. The Varsity squad captained by Jane Bracken, with Audry Mackey as Co-Captain sported their new maroon and white corduroy uniforms with maroon Eton caps. The Junior Varsity squad was led by Theresa Power, as Captain, with Olga Schneider as the Co-Captain. Both squads, in addition to their regular performances at the games, combined to stage a very successful pep rally before the Wappin-gers Falls basketball game at which time several new cheers were introduced. VARSITY Left to Right: H. Houska, Manager, D. Jayne, W. Wilson, A. Moriello, W. Lane, D. Jansen, A. DuBois, R. Dressel, J. Grey, Mr. Johnson, Coach. This year's basketball season at New Paltz High School was one of many disappointments with few bright spots. The Varsity team, hit hard by last year's graduation, found themselves on the short end of the score in most of their games. A brief moment of glory came, however, in mid season when the Maroons, though rated as the underdogs, scored a surprising 70 to 69 victory over the New York Military Academy on our home floor. The story of the Junior Varsity was the same as that of the Varsity. Prospects for next year, however, are much brighter since the only player on either of the teams who will be lost by graduation is captain John Grey. This will leave an experienced team with plenty of reserve to start the season. 38 JUNIOR VARSITY VARSITY SCORES N.P. 59 Wapp'ers Falls 61 N.P. 62 Marlboro .........70 N.P. 67 Kerhonkson .......51 N.P. 47 Roosevelt ........75 N.P. 57 Highland .........71 N.P. 56 Wapp’ers Falls . 71 N.P. -64 Roosevelt ........76 N.P. 50 Wallkill .........63 N.P. 70 N. Y. M. A. 69 N.P. 54 Saugerties .......49 N.P. 62 Marlboro .........64 N.P. 56 Kerhonkson........55 N.P. 67 Highland ..........81 N.P. 70 Arlington .........72 N.P. 75 Saugerties 65 N.P. 64 Arlington ........66 N.P. 58 Wallkill .........57 N.P. 55 N. Y. M. A. 58 Front Row: J. Dodd, D. Harp, R. Gardner, R. Davis, R. Cossano, W. Shand. W. Coon. Rear Row: Mr. Breary, Assistant Coach, H. Houska, Manager, D. Caram, R. Michaelis, T. Toboika, J. Boland, F. Ott, J. Rasmussen, F. Fredenburg, Mr. Johnson, Coach. VARSITY scores N.P. 43 Kerhonkson 30 N.P. 30 Wallkill II N.P. 31 Kerhonkson 26 N.P. 31 Highland 53 N.P. 25 Wallkill 24 JUNIOR VARSITY SCORES N.P. 39 Kerhonkson 23 N.P. 40 Wallkill 34 N.P. 18 Highland 20 N.P. 54 Wallkill 35 VARSITY Kneeling: A. Palmer, Captain, C. Arias, T. Power, G. DeWitt, B. Misner. Standing: J. Shuckrow, J. Farrow, G. Dippel, K. Butennandt. The story of Girl's Basketball at New Paltz this year was a much brighter one than that of the boys. The Varsity, led by Altrude Palmer, as captain, won most of their games and spoiled their chances for a second undefeated season only by a defeat at the hands of Highland. The Junior Varsity team, with Jane Bracken as their captain, followed the same course set by the Varsity in winning against all opposition except Highland. Even though seven of the Varsity will be graduated this year the fine quality ball played by the Junior Varsity presages another bright season next year. JUNIOR VARSITY tain Altrude Palmer sharpens her for the foul shots. SCORES N. P. 4 Walden 10 N. P. 16 . Kerhonkson 0 N. P. 3 Saugerties 1 N. P. 5 . Wallkill 10 N. P. 6 Marlboro 2 N. P. 6 . Highland 5 N. P. 0 Saugerties 4 N. P. 4 Wallkill 3 N. P. 2. Marlboro 3 N. P. 7 Highland 6 N. P. 16 . . . Kerhonkson 3 Front Row: P. Mosher, R. DuBois, J. Grey, R. Clearwater, B. Martin, L. Richardson, L. DuBois. Rear Row: R. Michaelis, Manager, A. DePuy, J. Otis, A. Moriello, D. Jayne, K. Maclver, W. Wilson, R. Dressel, F. Ott, J. Dodd, Mr. Johnson, Coach. Last year's Baseball team, captained by John Grey, finished the season with four losses and seven victories to take second place behind Saugerties in the Ulster County Athletic League competition. It was a closely contested season and had the Maroons received credit for their game with Saugerties, which ended in the third inning with New Paltz leading 3 to I, they would have finished in a tie for the league championship. With interest running high due to our newly completed field the New Paltz track team met a full schedule for the first time last year. The Maroon runners captured more than their share of first places but lack of depth prevented them from winning but one of their nine meets. The season's outstanding feature was probably John Grey's victory in the invitation 100 yd. dash at fhe Hudson Valley Relays. Front Row: R. Cotton, V. Pine, W. Coon, J. McCrory, P. Walthery. Row 2: D. Burke, Scorer, L. deOnis, A. DuBois, V. Triolo, R. Caron, E. Rost, J. Grey, G. Rost, J. Hofler, L. Stokes. Rear Row: N. Richards, J. Jeanneney, R. Tosti, W. Lane, R. Clearwater. Manager. Johnny Grey ties for first place in Special Invitation 100 yard dash. On May 10th of last year New Paltz acted as host to 507 competitors from 28 schools by sponsoring the first annual Hudson Valley Relay Carnival. Posters and programs by the art depart-ment; correspondence and mimeographing by the business classes; and construction work by the shop boys are examples of the cooperation of the entire school that enabled Mr. Brereton to stage this track meet with such success that it was acclaimed by newspapers up and down the Hudson Valley as the biggest athletic event of its kind held in this area in many years. The big moment for the local rooters came when our own John Grey tied with Jack Burger of Newburg in the Special Invitation 100 yard dash, feature event of the program. John Srey receives his medal from Doctor Hoppenstedt. The New Palti team passes the baton. 41 The Intramural prouided (Competition John Smith wins the jump lor the Seniors in their game with the Freshmen. Ed Blake shows the form that enabled him to win the discus in the Interclass Track and Field Meet. The intramural program at New Paltz is designed to give an opportunity for participation in competitive sports to all students no matter what their ability. There is competition in Track. Football. Boys and Girls Basketball, Ping Pong, Volleyball and Softball for both the boys ond the girls.. The program always gets under way early in the fall with the interclass track meet in which there are events for all including a tug-of-war between the classes. This year's meet was marked by record breaking performances. Charles Coutant won the Broad Jump for the Seniors with a leap of 17 feet 7 inches to set a new meet record while John Jeanneney, another Senior lowered the mark in the 440 to 59.4 seconds. In winning the 220 yard dash for the Juniors Ronald Tosti set a record of 26.5 seconds and Margaret Redmond raised the standard in the girl’s High Jump to 3 feet I I inches. When the points were all tallied at the end of the afternoon it was found that the Junior Class had top honors with I 12 2 points far in front of their nearest rivals, the Seniors with 57l 2 points. The Sophomores finished third and the Freshmen trailed. In the football league the Seniors got their revenge by finishing first place with two wins, no losses, and one tie. The Juniors were second followed by the Sophomores and the Freshmen. As this book goes to press the Volleyball and Basketball leagues have just finished their first round of games. The Junior Volleyball team leads with three wins and no losses. In Boys Basketball the Seniors are in front with three wins and no losses. Of the eight teams in the Girl’s Basketball league, the Red Senior team is ahead. The intramural Ping Pong tournament ended with John Grey winning over George Rost. Irving Chaiet was third and DeWitt Jansen fourth. 42 Program the C lc aSSeS The Freshmen Volleyball team try for a tough shot in one of their games. It was Juniors against Juniors as the Pinks played the Whites in the Girl's Basketball League. John Grey wins the ping pong tournament from George Rost as Irving Chaiet looks on. It's anybody's ball in the game between the Senior Maroon team and the Junior Pinks. The Freer House Northernmost of the old stone houses on Huguenot Street, the Freer House, built in 1720 and still occupied as a residence, is in a good state of repair. It has been changed very little since the olden times excepl that its great beams have been cut down and it no longer contains its original great fireplace. Hugo Freer, the builder of this house must have been a man of known piety and excellent standing among the brethren of the little community for as early as 1683 when the church was organized he was made deacon and in 1690 he became elder. Student (Louncif The Magazine Drive Winners: R. Davis, A. Whalen, G. Rost. G. McElree, W. Coon, D. Harp, A. DePuy, J. Schiro, W. Wilson, K. Maclver. After a lively week of campaigning the results of the Student Council elections were tallied and it was found that George Millham was elected President with Walter Parodies as Vice-President, Alice Murphy, Secretary, and John Jeanneney, Treasurer. These students along with the three officers of each class made up this year's Student Council, the school's governing organization. Under the leadership of Miss Aldous, as advisor, we got right down to business and spon- sored the Annual Magazine Drive to raise funds to carry out our various planned activities. The winners of this drive were given cash awards and a trip to West Point for the Army vs. V.M.I. football game. Among the projects undertaken by the council this year were the Halloween Party, the Christmas Decorations Contest, sponsoring of buses for away basketball games, and financially assisting the yearbook and other worthwhile school functions. Seated, L. to R.: F. Fredenburg, L. Lohrman, G. Rost, Standing: M. Lueken, J. Rasmussen, R. Thorpe, J. Hofler, A. Murphy, W. Parodies, G. Millham, J. Jeanneney, J. Grey, E. Murphy, L. Wilson. N. Richards, R. Hicks. JJ. uc ueno Those who worked on this copy of the HUGUENOT had an experience they will long remember. During the first semester most of the senior class under the leadership of Barbara Misner, Business Manager, worked frantically raising the funds to make possible a good book. Then came the task of getting the photographic work, art work and copy together. Norman Richards, as Editor, and John Jenneney, as Assistant Editor, had the task of keeping the various other members of the staff busy on their assignments. Sandy, Karin, and Shirley, the artists of the staff, put the finishing touches on the title page. The Editors and Business Manager work on the dummy. tHE HUGUENOT STAFF. Seated: K. Butennandt, M. Lueken, B. Misner, Mr. Dippel, Advisor; N. Richards, J. Jenneney, S. Longfield, E. Mason, J. Grey, G. DeWitt, S. Turner, L. Quick. Jhe Yifjudic rctiviti provide an opportunity for all to take part Roger Thorpe does his Trumpet Solo. Front Row: W. Lane, R. Thorpe, W. Coon, D. LeFevre, M. Mason. 2nd Row: S. Rost, R. VanNostrand, R. Dressell, J. Bracken, J. Klix, R. Jacobson, E. Place, R. Thorpe, J. Dodd, W. Seitz, J. Ellis, C. Petrizio. 3rd Row: N. Ronk, R. Caram, R. Cossano, R. Davis. (J3and Front Row: B. Clineman, C. Rausch, E. Mason, G. D«W!tt, P. Will, D. Morris, J. Bracken, L. Wilson, E. De-Graff. Row 2: S. Longfield, M. Mason, M. Moehrke, G. Park, A. Murphy, J. Oakley, P. Tantillo, C. Petrino, L. Rausch. Row 3: A. Hoffman, R. Petrino, F. Triola, P. Mosher, B. Lowler, M. Watson, C. Arias, S. VanGonsie, J. Pritchet, M. Heroy. Row 4: B. Purcell, D. Brooks, P. Walthery, R. Thorpe, R. Gardner, W. Parodies, R. Thorpe, W. Seiti, D. Caram. Row 5: Mr. Brearey, G. Rost, R. Palermo, D. Jansen, R. Davis, J. Smith, W. Wilson, W. Shand, R. Swanson, R. Dressel. The Music Department, reorganized under its new director. Robert Breary, spent a busy and successful year. September saw the start of a marching band and the selection of a mixed choir of 45 voices. On October 7 and 8 the department played host, when the N. Y. S. S. M. A. sectional program was presented here in New Paltz. Nine of our own students were selected to participate with Roger Thorpe and William Seitz winning special honors by being selected as part of a trumpet trio to perform with the N. Y. S. S. M. A. Choir. The work of the first semester was climaxed by the Christmas Concert in which the three major music organizations, with Roger Thorpe and Walter Parodies as soloists, combined to present a highly successful program. Two major programs were presented in the spring. The Easter Cantata featured music by the Choir while the Maytime Musical offered an opportunity for the rural schools and the Campus school to appear on the same program with the high school organizations. Orchestra Front Row: J. Oakley, M. Voli, C. Ennist, R. Cotton, P. Mosher. Row 2: P. Will, N. Moehrke, G. Rost, R. VanNostrand, R. Dressel, W. Coon, R. Thorpe, W. Seiti, M. Mason, D. Garlick, L. Wilson, F. Triolo. Row 3: W. Parodies, N. Ronk, R. Cossano, R. Davis. Ok edpnand 1st Row: J. McIntyre, M. Loughlin, B. Lawler, V. Pres., B. Misner, Pres., G, DeWitt, Treas., I. Gibbons, Sec., T. Powers. 2nd Row: L. Wilson, P. Riche, J. Bracken, J. DeGraff, M. Moroch, G. Park, P. Mosher, D. Morris. 3rd Row: F. Triolo, B. Wagner, G. Dippel, B. Jansen, M. Frisch, Miss Peters, Advisor, A. Murphy, J. Wright, B. Kurtz. With Miss Peters as our new advisor the year officially got under way for the Thespians with the formal initiation of eleven new members. The money which we raised at our annual food sale helped to send our senior members to New York City where, along with the seniors of the other sorority, they enjoyed a Broadway play. Our Checkerboard Cafe, featuring entertainment by the members as well as other talented high school students was given on Saint Valentine s Day. The decorations, in keeping with the day, helped make it a very successful affair. A one act play entitled, The Day After Christmas and presented at one of the high school assemblies rounded out one of the sorority's most successful years. Florence Triolo and Joyce DeGraff in a scene from The Day After Christmas. Gail Park and Pat Mosher look on from the wings. o.mn The Officers: Janet Shuckrow, Secretary; Sandra Longfield, President; Korin Butennandt, Vice-President; Charity Arias, Historian; Nancy Moehrke, Treasurer. The fall of 1952 saw the beginning of a new year for the O. M. N. Sorority and a renewal of old friendships among the members and Miss Barhydt, oor Advisor. Following a riotous informal initiation at the home of Lorna Lohrman we inducted six new members into our group with an impressive ceremony at the Old Fort. Our first big activity of the year was a very successful cake sale which helped to finance our Annual October Dance. In the spring the senior members joined those of the Thespian Sorority in a trip to New York to see a Broadway play. To round out the year's activities- the girls of the sorority got together at Tillson Lake in the spring for a very enjoyable picnic. Bottom Row: L. to R., J. Pole, C. Arias, J. Shuckrow, K. Butennandt, S. Longfield, N. Moehrke, M. Heroy. Top Row: L. to R., E. DeSraff, N. Carbone, F. Tantillo, J. Farrow, L. Lohrman, M. Lueken, Miss Barhydt, Advisor, A. Palmer, L. Quick, E. Mason, E. Brooks, O. Schneider, J. Quick. Jhe Program The Club Program at New Paltz High School this year, as in the past, has been designed to meet the needs of all the students no matter what their interests. To gain this objective several new clubs were organized and added to those of previous years. The TUMBLING CLUB, always one of the most popular, was very active again this year. Under the direction of Mr. Johnson simple and more advanced tumbling and balancing stunts were practiced. In spite of a few jolts the members had a lot of fun and were surprised to learn how easy it was to master new tricks. If you were friendly with one of the 12 members of the BACHELOR CLUB, you were probably rewarded with a taste of the fine candy, cup cakes, or cookies that they concocted under the direction of Miss Barhydt. Surprisingly enough a few burnt fingers were the worst casualties suffered during the year, but most of the members have the feeling that, as a steady diet, a bachelor's life is not for them. In addition to working on a play for presentation at one of the assemblies Miss Post's DRAMATIC CLUB studied make-up, stage settings, and facial expressions. Some of the time was also spent in group pantomime. The ART CLUB with Mr. Heinz as advisor besides studying the principles of water color, design, and collages, spent much of their time tooling leather and making belts and wallets. Twenty-two students who were interested in developing a more pleasing personality formed the PERSONALITY IMPROVEMENT CLUB under the leadership of Miss Aldous. Club time was spent viewing film strips on etiquette and discussing such topics as dating, posture improvement, make-up, etc. It was surprising to the members how interesting a study of correct social behavior could be. If you were walking down the hall and happened to gaze into Mr. Brereton's office you probably saw a group of students sitting around motionless without saying a word. These were the members of the CHESS CLUB and they were merely figuring out their next move. Feature events of the year's activity of this club were a round robin tournament and a match with State Teachers' College which ended in a tie. This year's SCIENCE CLUB followed an entirely new procedure. Various members selected projects in which they were interested. Assisted by Mr. Harper, the club advisor, they worked up interesting demonstrations which were presented at the regular club meetings. The boys in the service must have been glad to see the SERVICEMEN'S CLUB formed. These nine girls under the direction of Miss Peters spent their time writing to former New Paltz graduates now serving with the armed forces in Korea and other parts of the world telling them the latest news about school and their home town. A group of seven boys, interested in the early history of New Paltz got together with Mr. Kahn to form a LOCAL HISTORY CLUB. Meeting time was spent digging into old history books for interesting stories about the early inhabitants of our community. Mrs. McKenna's FRENCH CLUB spent the year playing games requiring the use of the French language, discussing French Cookery, and studying the customs and history of the French people. Realizing the need for students trained in the operation of the school's various types of visual aid equipment, Mr. Breary and Mr. Bartow formed a VISUAL AIDS CLUB in which the 22 members spent the year becoming acquainted with the projection machines, tape recorder, and other visual aid equipment. One of the largest clubs, the HANDICRAFT CLUB was under the direction of Mrs. MacDonald, who helped the girls in their various projects which included knitting, weaving, and bead loom work. 52 Makes it possible for students . . . J andicraft dul Seated: D. Garlick, C. Lawlor, J. Quick, M. Abramson, S. Roberts, E. Schmedes, S. Decker, M. Dodd, A. Havlina. Standing: B. Wendover, C. Sherman, E. Turner, M. Schabbot, A. Kopper, L. Rausch, M. Ostermeier, J. Burns, Mrs. MacDonald, Advisor. 'Jrench Cdtuh s. eruicemen A N. Moehrke, R. Hicks, Mrs. McKenna, Advisor, L. Lohrman, F. Triolo, A. Murphy, L. Wilson, B. Kurtz. M. Loughlin, L. Hayes, R. Polhamus, Miss Peters, Advisor, J. Shuckrow, E. Atkins, B. Lawler. with widely varied interests Vh«J-AiM Front Row: F. Diliberto, O. Northrop, W. Roberts, F. Ott. Row 2: D. Anderson, R. Carom, R. Gardner, J. Cacioppo, J. Schiro, G. Smith, R. Michaelis. Row 3: R. Watson, A. DePuy, D. Keator, F. Fredenburgh, J. Otis, D. Sfregola, T. Loughlin, D. Jayne, Mr. Brearey, Advisor, R. Palermo. Standing: F. Tantillo, J. Farrow, M. Moroch, S. VanGonsic, P. Tantilllo, A. Whalen, P. Osterhoudt, I. Burden, M. McCrory, J. Moriello, A. Miller, Mr. Johnson, Advisor. Performing: E. DeGraff, J. DeGraff, J. Bracken, P. Mosher, K. Wagner, R. Brooks, T. Power, G. Dippel, J. Rasmussen, R. Dressel. Seated: A. Place, A. Averin. B. Purcell, J. Dodd, T. Toboika, C. Winfield, K. Maclver, J. McCrory. 2b ram a tics CU Front Row: C. Rausch, J. Wright, M. Prielis, I. Gibbons, J. Pritchet, O. Schneider, E. Brooks, D. Morris, J. McIntyre. Standing: R. Petrizzo, P. Quick, A. Hoffman, B. Clineman, M. Volz, N. Carbone, Miss Post, Advisor, C. Petrizzo, P. Riche, M. Quick, A. Mackey. and talents, to participate • • • Science Ck edd CLt Seated: V. Vandewater, R. Thorpe, G. Park, W. Coon, N. Ronk, J. Bollen. Standing: R. Davis, W. Parodies, Mr. Brereton, Advisor, D. Brooks, D. Jansen, A. Stewart, R. Cotton, R. VonNostrand, R. Linz, W. Seitz, A. Benjamin, P. Will, W. Shand. rJloccil SJistoi cu W. Wilson, J. Oakley, Mr. Kahn, Advisor, W. Lone, R. Cossano, R. Byrnes, J. Loughlin, P. Hammerl. N. Richards, I. Chaiet, Mr. Harper, Advisor, J. Farrow, J. Jeanneney, C. Strakele, R. Fecketter, D. Jansen, G. Rost, A. DuBois. in the activities of their choice. M CU P. Dearnley, R. Alsdorf, C. Lasher, J. Kelly, M. Watson, Mr. Heinz, Advisor, A. LaGattuta, W. Quick, C. Ennist, E. Murphy, E. Majestic, J. Klix, J. Chamber-lain, R. Gould, R. Jacobson. ache(or Seated: C. Johnson, J. Smith, C. Benjamin, G. Raftery, P. Walthery, C. Coutant, J. Burns. Standing: Miss Barhydt, Advisor, A. Moriello, E. Place, R. Swanson. f- erAona(iti J erAonamy i CU mprouemen Seated: Miss Aldous, Advisor, P. Burke, M. Heroy, J. Shaefer, P. Gooder-ham, M. Mason, C. Siegel. Standing: D. LeFevre, J. Mills, M. Krom, G. McElree, J. Pole, B. Jansen, M. Frisch, E. Benjamin, B. Wagner. The Editorial Staff. Seated: I. Burden, K. Butennandt, B. Misner, J. Jeanneney, N. Richards, N. Moehrke, J. Pole. Standing: I. Gibbons, J. Oakley, J. McIntyre, S. Longfieldt R. Linz, V. Vande-water, A. Whalan, I. Majestic, B. Kurtz, S. VanGonsic, Miss McMurray, Advisor. lepa Jii cJliteS During the past few years the Nepa Hi Lites has established itself as an outstanding school newspaper and has won several awards for its fine quality. This year, however, found the organization practically starting anew with new advisors and few experienced staff members. The co-editors, John Jeanneney and Norman Richards led by Miss MacMurray, as advisor, directed the staff and planned the layout with Karin Butennandt and Sandra Longfield doing the art work and lettering. Miss Peters directed the commercial students in the painstaking task of typing the rough copy and stencils and Lois Quick with her assistants turned the finished product out of the mimeograph machine. As a result of the effort put into the publication of our four issues we have a staff of much more experienced journalists who look forward to an even better newspaper next year. The typists prepare the rough drafts and stencils. Left to right: C. Lawlor, C. Arias, A. Mackey, L. Quick, A. Kopper, J. Quick, O. Schneider, S. Roberts, M. Moroch. 57 Jdere an d DL ere Coon and Miss McGrath. The Freshmen play Ping Pong Polo at their Christmas party. Mr. Jack Raymond shows Joan Pole how to hold one of his snakes after his very enjoyable talk in assembly. Our Guidance Counselor, Miss Aldous, gives some advice to Margaret Lueken and John Grey regarding their plans for College. roun cl the behoof The National Honor Society held their induction service in the Auditorium. Left to Right: L. Lohrman, A. Murphy, J. Quick, L. Quick, N. Richards, B. Misner, Mr. Bugar, M. Lueken, J. Jeanneney, K. Butennandt, G. Rost, and N. Moehrke. The Band helped to add spirit to the football games. Left to Right: R. Dressel, G. Rost, R. VanNostrand, R. Thorpe, J. Dodd. Vinnie and Otto, our custodians, were always willing to lend a hand. The Traffic Staff kept things moving in the halls. Left to Right: N. Richards, J. Jeanneney, B. Misner, M. Lueken, and K. Butennandt. 59 The Deyo House Oldest of all the New Paltz structures is the Deyo House built in 1692 by Pierre Deyo. Although this home is completely modernized inside, its stone walls still bear evidence of the colonial theory that a house worth building was worth building well. It was here that Senator Jacob Harden-burgh was born. There is an old tradition that the builder died while on an expedition to find a route from New Paltz to the river and that long afterwards a buckle of a truss that he had worn was found at the foot of a tree, the only clue to his mysterious fate. 60 DICTAPHONE CORPORATION CONGRATULATES THE GRADUATING CLASS AND WISHES EVERY MEMBER SUCCESS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD. P« S. You’ll find Dictaphone TIME-MASTER a great aid to sue cess, too. It’s the dictating machine that’s not only making history, but is also speeding young people up the ladder of business life. DICTAPHONE THE GREATEST NAME IN DICTATION 8 £ IT’S SAID- AND DONE! 1 ( Y -Wv- 61 Compliments of ARROW BUS LINE, Inc. NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Phone 3221 FORD — Sales and Service SUNOCO — Gasoline and Oil HUGUENOT MOTOR SALES 62 Phone 3221 Frank Van Gonsic, Prop. Compliments of RICHARD W. LENT Compliments of DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE AMOCO PRODUCTS New Paltz 8000 Residence: 2809 Compliments of THE OLD FORT Phone 5981 ELSIE HANNA OATES Compliments of THE HOMESTEAD RESTAURANT and BAR NEW PALTZ. N. Y. To the Class of 1953 Our Very Best Wishes To You For Success and Happiness HASBROUCK FLOWER SHOP Upper Main Street New Paltz 8004 Walter J. Luczai, Prop. MAIN STREET MARKET HOME OF GOOD FOOD PRODUCTS NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Phone 6821 Compliments of MORIELLO BROTHERS The Cheerleaders add color to the gome NEW PALTZ LUMBER CO. LUMBER - BUILDING MATERIALS BOTTLED GAS DEVOE and RAYNOLDS PAINT NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Phone 4131 63 This space is with the compliments of THE HUGUENOT NATIONAL BANK The Seniors entertain the Faculty at their Christmas Party COMPLIMENTS OF PAT and GEORGE Compliments of NEW PALTZ LIQUOR STORE Compliments of Compliments of HARP S HAFKE NEW PALTZ Your Registered Business School SAVINGS BANK KRISSLER POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Total Assets $8,741,632.00 Compliments of NEW PALTZ. N. Y. RAYMOND'S ART SHOP 354 MAIN STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Phone 8123 SAMUEL P. SAVAGO GENERAL INSURANCE ALL LINES DEYO 81 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y.. HASBROUCK Insure and be Sure with Sam INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS NEW PALTZ TAVERN BAR and GRILL 12 Orchard Heights NEW PALTZ. N. Y. 48 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Phone 6811 Phone 3241 65 Compliments of Phone 8016 FARMHOLM Compliments of OSTERHOUDTS PHILLIP'S JEWELRY JEWELRY - WATCH REPAIRING 54 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. New Paltz 2342 A. D. McKINSTRY GROCERIES - ICE CREAM - FROZEN FOODS STATIONERY - TOBACCO - MEATS MAIN STREET GARDINER. N. Y. Compliments of MR. and MRS.. AL. WEISZ New Paltz 6541 TEXACO Marfax Lubrication Havoline Motor Oil JANSEN'S SUPER SERVICE 160 Main Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1953 Our Photo Studio is the Official Class Photographer LUCKEY, PLATT and COMPANY Leading Store of the Hudson Valley 66 Compliments of CLIFFORD H. HOPPENSTEDT D. V. M. Congratulations to the Class of 1953 from A R A X Photographic Company 388 MAIN STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. FRED'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP South Chestnut Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Compliments of IRELAND CORNERS HOTEL Compliments of WILBUR C. FREDENBURGH Compliments of PENROD MANUFACTURING CO. Broadhead Avenue NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Compliments of PINE'S FURNITURE AND GIFTS Compliments of MEADOW VALLEY STOCK FARM MILK and MILK PODUCTS New Paltz 3541 David F. Jewett Roger’s band plays at the Sophomore Hop CARROLL'S DEPT. STORE Featuring Famous Brands of Shoes and Clothing for All the Family SHOES X-RAY FITTED NEW PALTZ MAYBROOK 67 Compliments of Compliments of HELEN and DICK JOHN M. MORAN GARDINER HOTEL GARDINER. N. Y. WALLKILL VALLEY FLOUR MILL BETTY ARMSTRONG SHOPPE STONE GROUND PRODUCTS 96 Main Street GARDINER N. Y. NEW PALTZ. N. Y. New Paltz 2898 Dial 8057 TRIPOD STUDIO and Camera Shop 72 Main Street With the Compliments of MARGE and JOE TIGHE NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Compliments of Phone 8104 D. S. BEATTIE, D.D.S. Compliments of J. E. HASBROUCK CO. CLINTONDALE MODENA, N. Y. SUPPLY COMPANY Clintondale 72149 FEED - HAY - STRAW POTTER BROS. AND ALL POULTRY SUPPLIES SPORTING GOODS CLINTONDALE, N. Y. 294 Fair Street KINGSTON, N. Y. Phone 5119 Phone 72023 68 Dial 3401 - 6931 JAS. M. DEARNLEY. Ph.G. Pharmacist 127 MAIN STREET NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Compliments of DICK'S BAR GRILL Main Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. PANTONY'S BAR and RESTAURANT OHIOVILLE New Paltz 6747 NEW PALTZ PASTRY SHOP Specializing in WEDDING and BIRTHDAY CAKES Phone 8274 MARGIE'S DRESS SHOP WOMEN'S APPAREL and ACCESSORIES 77 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. HENRY'S ELECTRICAL SHOP Store of 1001 Items GENERAL HARDWARE Moore's Paints and Varnishes Household Needs - Electrical Appliances Plumbing Supplies Main Street New Paltz 3141 Compliments of AYRES FARM EQUIPMENT GARDINER, N. Y. Phone 2981 NEW PALTZ TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT Ferguson Tractors and Implements Welding and Repairing Trucks, Tractors, Gas and Diesel Equipment 5 PLATTEELL AVE. NEW PALTZ, N. Y. It was cider and doughnuts at the Halloween Party Compliments of STEVENS - BLUME SPORTING GOODS COMPANY 42 SECOND STREET NEWBURGH, N. Y. H. E. BLAKE ANTIQUES and FURNITURE EXCHANGE 92 N. CHESTNUT STREET NEW PALTZ KROM'S AUTO SALES for USED CARS 6 No. FRONT STREET NEW PALTZ. N. Y. BILL'S GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRING Gas, Oil and Accessories 24-hour Wrecker Service BENTON CORNERS. N. Y. Phones: 2296 - 2274 69 Compliments of Compliments of NEW PALTZ THEATRE GRETA and PETE REITANO Compliments of FRANK G. ELLIOTT DO YOU KNOW That it takes 10-12 years for an Apple tree to bear. That they are sprayed approximately 20 times each season. That they are thinned off the trees in the spring by chemicals. That they are stuck on the tree in the fall by the same chemicals. That today apples can be stored the year around. SAMUEL ZIMET, D.D.S. Compliments of SAL TANTILLO tBohdan'A FIRST IN MILK MILK PRODUCTS SINCE 1857 IF rrs BORDEN'S IT'S GOT TO BE GOOD SANFORD ORCHARDS 70 Phone 5566 THE MUSIC SHOP Your Musical Headquarters for All Instruments, Pianos, Organs, etc. EXPERT REPAIRING 287 BROADWAY NEWBURGH, N. Y. Compliments of AUSTIN QUICK PLUMBING and HEATING OIL BURNERS — Sales and Service HIGHLAND. N. Y. Highland 7-1389 Compliments of DAVID W. CORWIN RALPH'S COZY CORNER TEXAS WEINERS ICE CREAM - CIGARETTES Compliments of CHILSON NEWBERRY CO., Inc. INVESTMENTS 48 Main Street KINGSTON. N. Y. MAJESTIC'S YOUNGSTOWN KITCHENS - MEYERS PUMPS PHILCO REFRIGERATORS - COLEMAN HEATERS Compliments of DR. WALTER F. ROST Twirl it Dad! Compliments of WILLIAMS LAKE HOTEL Compliments of COLLEGE INN Oakwood and Main FOUNTAIN SERVICE SANDWICHES and HOT MEALS ROSENDALE. N. Y. FACILITIES FOR DANCES AND BANQUETS 71 Phone 6641 A. P. LeFEVRE and SON COAL - LUMBER - FEED FUEL OIL NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Phone 2511 COMPLIMENTS OF DUBOIS DAIRY YOUR CLASS RING was produced by BALFOUR— manufacturer of High School and College Jewelry, Commencement Announcements, Diplomas, Medals Trophies. L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Your Representative HODGKINS of BALFOUR Post Office Box Nine SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK Pizza served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 10 P.M. at the NEW PALTZ DINER Eat it here or take it out Phone 6701 Closed Mondays ABE PARADES EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Phone 4235 Compliments of WRIGHTS MARKET Route 208, Ireland Comers GARDINER, N. Y. Phone 8103 Mary Lou Orchards JAMES BADAMI and SONS NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Phone 6911 LAWRENCE'S SERVICE STATION TAXI SERVICE Trail ways Bus Terminal Mobilgas, Oils and Lubrication NEW PALTZ, N. Y. 72 DOWNTOWN MARKET Ken Hotaling, Prop. GROCERIES - PRODUCE FROZEN FOODS - MEATS 36 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Compliments of GREY'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE GARDENER. N. Y. Compliments of CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE ASS'N. GARDINER. N. Y. NEW PALTZ INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS COMMERCIAL PRINTERS Read the INDEPENDENT for all the news of New Paltz and Vicinity.” Let The Independent” fill your Printing Needs Phone 3121 The UP-TO-DATE COMPANY POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. FEMININE WEARABLES Compliments of LAKE MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE Mohonk Lake, Ulster County NEW YORK 73 EMIL'S TAVERN Minnewaska Trail GARDINER. NEW YORK Phone 8360 DANIEL SHAW INSURANCE AGENCY • INSURE WITH SHAW-28 MAIN STREET NEW PALTZ, N. Y. LOUIS D. LeFEVRE OLD COMPANY'S LEHIGH COAL NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Dial 4251 Phone 4011 HORNBECK BROTHERS THE BRICK HOUSE NEW PALTZ. NEW YORK PAINTING and PAPERHANGING TOURIST HOTEL New Paltz 8204 Old-Fashioned Hospitality - Modern Conveniences Phone 4201 ULSTER LAWN MOWER ARTHUR PRITCHET SALES and SERVICE HEATING - PLUMBING BRIGGS STRATTON MOTOR SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES PARTS - REPAIRS - ACCESSORIES 197 MAIN STREET NEW PALTZ. N. Y. New Paltz 6361 Roy J. Upright, Prop. Compliments EMPIRE of SUPER MARKETS Edmund H. Zupp, Reg. Pharm. Serving the area with the finest foods, economically priced, WHELAN every day in the year. Main Street DRUG AGENCY NEW PALTZ NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Empire ... the SUPERS of the Empire State 74 Compliments of NEW PALTZ ELECTRICAL SERVICE 25 North Front Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Compliments of PETE'S MEAT MARKET Phone 2312 POUGHKEEPSIE MUSIC SHOP and STUDIOS EVERYTHING IN MUSIC 222 Main Street POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. TANTILLO'S MARKET GROCERIES, MEATS and VEGETABLES The Store with a Welcome OHIOVILLE. N. Y. Phone 6746 New Paltz Co-Op. G.L.F. SERVICE, Inc. FEEDS, SEEDS, FERTILIZERS SPRAY MATERIALS and FARM SUPPLIES Phone 5221 Room 6 enjoyed their Christmas party Compliments ol ALEXANDER H. CUTHBERT REAL ESTATE 69 Main Street Phone 8281 COMPLIMENTS OF ULSTER APPLIANCE Compliments of POST No. 8645 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U. S. Compliments of CLINTONDALE COLD STORAGE, Inc. CLINTONDALE. N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF STANLEY HASBROUCK PETERSEN'S SPORT GOODS SHOP (Formerly Hummel's) Everything in Sports Equipment 44 Main Street 75 COMPLIMENTS OF GEORGE MILLHAM and SON COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Phone 4391 VILLAGE SERVICE CENTER General Repairs and Overhauling on Autos and Trucks 185 MAIN STREET NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Bill Pat LOG RAIL INN CHICKEN-IN-BASKET NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Phone 6661 Route 208 COMPLIMENTS OF LANE-S ARGENT Compliments of REID and DONAHUE GULF STATION Compliments of MINNIE and ARTIE CROSS ROADS INN GARDINER. N. Y. Compliments of ROSENDALE ELECTRIC CO., Inc. NEW PALTZ GARDINER Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Elliott 7-9 Plattekill Avenue NEW PALTZ. N. Y. The 1953 Huguenot Staff is grateful to MRS. VIRGIL DeWTTT for the fine pictures of the old stone houses in this book Compliments of Altrude Barbara Bernadette Gay lanet Karin Margaret Sandi 76