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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1954 volume:

The Community... In this 1954 edition of the Huguenot, we, the seniors, hove selected for our theme, Profiles of Our Community. We hove chosen several profiles of our community; what our people do; where they pray; what they do for recreation and the historical aspect of our town. Above is pictured two of the main approaches to our town with the outstanding feature of each: one the scenic natural beauty created only by Him; the other a sign describing our town with short, precise adjectives. r ... THE SCHOOL... k each, an integral p part oour lierita r NEW PALTZ CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL NEW PALTZ ■ NEW YORK M. mini Istration The Board of Education looks over the plans for the proposed new school building with the architect. Mr. Charles Moehrke was absent when the picture was taken. The Office Staff: Mr. Frederick Dippel, Assistant Principal; Mrs. Merrie Coon. Secretary. Mr. Dippel also is director of Adult Education and teaches Commercial subjects. melAa !■ rom the prin You Have chosen to honor our community in this edition of the Huguenot ond hove pointed out that our community is old in years, mature in outlook ond mellowed with age. These are not end products of age but of steadfastness to a forwcrd-looking, flexible way of life. In the ensuing years, as you grow older, follow the tradition of your community by holding steadfast to truth, continuing to learn, understanding ond appreciating change, and above all, holding to those spiritual values that are life itself. I express the feelings of the faculty when I say to you, the Class of 1954, A job well done.' Congratulations, and best wishes for happiness and success in days ahead. DLSoarJof uca ti on BACK ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Ralph Johnson, Superintendent of School; Mr. Fred DuBois, Mr. Paul Kurtx, Mr. Frank Bugar, Supervising Principal. FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Raymond Hasbrouck, Dr. Virgil Dewitt, President; Mr. Charles Moehrke, Vice-President. 5 Joan M. Aldous, B.A., M.A. Guidance, Student Council Advisor, Chess Club. Raymond Buckley, B.A., M.A. Mathematics, Huguenot Advisor, Senior Class Advisor. Our Joan Barhydt, B.S. Home Economics, Future Homemakers of America Robert Brearey, B.S. Music, Quartette Club. Seymour Fersh, B.A., M.A. Citizenship Education, Music Apprecia tion Club. Edith Hurley, B.A., B.S. Librarian, Cheerleaders. Carleton (Clock, B.F.A., M.F.A, Art, Art Club. %d ts C- l r r CKS Gertruda McKenna, B.A. Foreign Language, French Club. Joseph Roberge, B.S. Science, Assistant Coach, Sports Club. June L. Young, B.S. Commercial Subjects, Thespian Advisor, Nepa Hi Lites. Our Peopfe Cjo to CLurch This is a fine view of the Reformed Church of New Paltz. This church has an impressive history dating back to 1683. Since that time, the building has undergone many changes with a major revision in 1839, resulting in the present Georgian architectural design. The Reformed Church is located on Huguenot Street. From its vantage point, one can truly see His handiwork in the form of natural beauty such os the river, valley and more distant mountains. Separated from the main business section of the village, this church truly offers a fine place for men to meditate and warship. Our village has three other fine churches, all equally dedicated to serving His purpose. We have Catholic, Episcopal and Methodist Churchs . There are several churches in the surrounding rural area also serving our people within the school district. Our people are active church goers as any Sunday morning'visitor will attest. But our churches do not restrict their activities to Sundays; youth groups, Women s Clubs, Choirs, Church School Classes are a few of the many activities carried on by our various church organizations in addition to the regular worship meetings on Sundays. 8 Verna Van de Wafer, our valedictorian, is very active in extra-curricula activities as well as being our highest ranking student.. For a job well done, the class and faculty salute her. To Nancy Moehrke, our salutatorian goes congratulations for a job well done, both scholastically and as a class leader. CL„ Offi cerS As seniors this year we again made a wise choice in our selection of class officers. Joseph Hofler, Tony Moriello, and Elizabeth DeGraff were elected as class president, vice-president, and treasurer respectively. All three were equally active in Student Council participation and in the direction of certain senior class activities. Joe is well known for his position as chairman in class debates, Tony for his help in the organization of the Athletic Council and Liz for her diligent collection of class dues. J. Hofler, President; T. Moriello, Vice-President; E. De Groff, Secretary-Treasurer. 10 We ti JJ MILDRED ESTELLE ABRAMSON Sis Quiet, but! . . . nice hair . . . has interests . . . seen with Joyce . . . future homemaker. Choir I, 2. 3: Junior Prom Committee: Intramurols I. 2, 3. EDITH LOUISE BROOKS Brooksie Quiet? . . . interests here and there . . . seen with Olga . . . sweet smile . . . likabie. O.M.N. 2, 3. 4; Archbeorer 3: Choir I, 2. 4: Tumbling Club I; Music Appreciation Club 2: Dramatics Club 3. 4; Giris Basketball 2. 3: Orchestra I. NE CAROLINE BRAC 'Janie- Peppy cheerleader . . . one of our athletes . . . happy go lucky . . . nice personality . . . Lody Lucas in Senior Ploy. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Captain 3: Junior Prom Attendant; Girls' Basketball and Softball I. 2. 3, 4; Band 1.2. 3. 4 Choir I, 2. 3. 4; Thespians 2. 3. 4 Quartette Club 4; Tumbling Club 2. 3 Dancing'Club I. 2; N.Y.S.S.M.J . I. 4 Archbearer 3: Cheer le y in mpeti-. tion 2. 3 . . definitely inter-jqjite sey'T'T. fabulousjf. Toss meo dr . fond I. 2. ) 3 0rct iTro I. 4; Riflev Club ’: Local Wfstory Club 3: Bachelor Clubi3j-JJV '$asketball 2. 3: Varsity Baske4b5TT4: Music Appreciation Club 2. Vo u en ter upon tie t IreS lofd of our a Juft ft veS ELIZABETH DeGRAFF Li Lively . . . Gardiner interest . . . peppy cheerleader . . . friendly . . . Hill in Senior Play. Choir 1.2, 3. 4, President 4; O.M.N. 2. 3, 4, Vicp-President .4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 4; Tumbling Club 2. 3; Dancing Club I : Junior Prom Committee: Intromurols I, 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 3. 4, Captain 4; Archbearer 3: Huguenot Staff; Quartette Club 4. JOYCE MARIE DeGRAFF Jo’ Ambitious cheer'eader . . . nice figure . . . flirtatious . . . pretty pY« . . . talkative. ? Cheerleader 2. 3. 4, Coptoin 2. Co-Captain 4; Choir I. 2. 4; Orchestra I; Girls Bosketboll I, 2, 3. 4; Thespians 2. 3. 4; Tumbling Club 1.2. 3: Huguenot Staff. GERTRUDE C. L. DIPPEL Trudy Big tease . . . varsity girl . . . Lydia in Senior Play . . . full of fun . . . outside interest. Cheerleader 2. 3, 4- Thespians 2. 3. 4; Archbeorer 3; Girls’ Basketball and Softball I, 2. 3, 4; Tumbling Club I. 2, 3; Huguenot Staff; Hudson Valley Relays Committee 2. 3. 4- Intromurols I. 2. 3. 4; Band I; Orchestra I; Choir I; Dancing Club I, 3: Cheerleoding Competition 3. 4. RODERICK OWEN DRESSEL Rod Nice hair . . . everybody's pal . . . fortunate cor owner . . popular with- the girls . . . good doncer. j.V. Basketball 2; Varsity 3. 4; Choir 1. 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. I. 2. 3. 4; Choral Clinic I; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra I, 2. 3; Track 3; Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Dramatics Club 4; N.Y.S.S.M.A. 4; Dancing Club 3; Intromurols I, 2. 3, 4. we it prep are cl to Serve ALAN BEEKMAN DuBOIS Pinky Toll . . . ortistic . . . big bluff . . . interested in photogrophy . . . Mr. Bing-ley in Senior Play. J.V. Basketball I. 2: Varsity Basket-bo 3 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Choir I. 3. 4; Science Club 3: Nepa Hi Lites 4- Junior Prom Committee: Sophomore Hop Committee: Quartette Club 4: Huguenot Staff: Class Vice-President I. JUDY A. FARROW Judy Our southern belle . . . Miss Bing ley in Senior Ploy . . . socioble . . fun to be with . . . conscientious worker O.M.N. 3. 4: Intromurols 3. 4; Girls Basketbo 3. 4; Dancing Club 3: Turn bling Club 3: Some and Dance Club 4 ISABEL LOUISE GIBBONS Ixzie Sparkling personality . . . energetic cheerleader . . . class actres . . . flirta-tious . . . Mary in Senior Ploy. Cheerleader 2. 3. 4. Captain 4: Dramatics Club I. 2. 3. 4, President 2. 3. 4 Dancing Club 2: Nepa Hi Lites 3. Sports Editor 3: Assistant Editor of Yearbook: Hudson Volley Relays Committee 2. 3. 4; Choir I; Junior Prom Attendant: Class Secretory-Treasurer I: Junior Prom Committee: Sophomore Hop Committee: Intromurols I. 2. 3. 4; Cheerleading Competition 3. 4: Thespians 2. 3. 4 Secretory 3. deeply, indebted to tbe to w n its in stitution 3 JOHN GIBBONS Gibby“ Quiet . . . mechonicolly minded . shuns opposite sex . . . owns a cor . . . curly hoir. Chess Club 3: Rifle Club 2; Hobby Club 4. JOSEPH HOFLER Joe Enjoys hunting . . . has changing moods . . . car enthusiost . . . footboll player . v . likes opposite sex. Class President 4, Vice-President 3: Rifle Club I; Science Club 3; Dromotics Club 4; Track 2. 3; Varsity Football 4; Radio Club 2. SALLY HAGGERTY Sally- Attractive . . . horse enthusiost . . . world traveler . . . well liked . . . Elizabeth in Senior Ploy. Cheerleader 2: Thespians 2. 3. 4; Business Manager of Yearbook; Tumbling Club I, 2: Choir I, 2; Photography Club I. DOROTHY JEAN KELLY Jean- Quiet . . . seen with Joan Burns . . . enjoys sketching . . . polite . . . Home Ec girl. Dancing Club I. 2. 3: Art Club 3: Home Economics Club 4; Sophomore Hop Committee: Music Appreciation Club 2: Junior Prom Committee. enuironmen WILLIAM J. LANE Bill Quiet . . . willing worker . . shy . . . studious . . . active participant in music activities. Band I. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra I, 2: Choir 4; Varsity Basketball 3. 4: Track 2. 3. 4; Swing Bond 2: Dancing Club I. Editor of Yearbook; Quartette GILBERT E. LASHER Gil Good sport . . loyal participant in athletics . . . shy . . . easy going . . enthusiastic hunter. lntromuro!s I. 2. 3. 4; Varsity Football 2, 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 3 4 Track 3. 4: F. F. A. I. 2. 3, 4; Science Club 3: Bachelor Club 3: Basketball Manager I. VW,en is the reefing Bill? ne Huguenot MARY LOUISE MASON Mary Friendly . . . big teose . . . peachy complexion . . . home ec enthusiast . . . lots of fun. . Band I. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4; Choir 1.2. 3. 4; Huguenot Staff: Music Staff 3. 4; Moss Band 2. 3. 4; Moss Choir 3. 4: Music Publicity Committee 3. 4; N.Y.S.S.M.A. I. 4. Pr,ncip0 e Pect('ng? NANCY DIANE MOEHRKE Nonc Ambitious stote swtQtlwe . Wnioble . ui LfC tody Cotherin 'n wipr Pl N°fef Hicy) Hefr ffiocjjfw ty. fr. Hi Lites F. 2. 3. ijjj, L'teroptf Mi Editor 2..jk, 4. nreosL ANTHONY JOSEPH MORIELLO Tony Toll, dorlt, and hondsome . . . doss footboll star . . . well liked . . od.n:red by the opposite sex . . . Mr. 0c.cy in Senior Play. Varsity Footboll 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2: Vorsity Basketball 3. 4, ‘track 3. 4; Sophomore Hop Commits?; Choir 4; Rifle Club I; Dancing Club 2. 3; Bachelor Club 3: Huguenot Stoff: Intro-murals I. 2. 3. 4; Class Vice-P. asident 4; Dramatics Club 4; Junior Prom Committee; Varsity Baseball 2. 3. 4. hestra them® Attendafll a Co mmftt ef 3. 4; Sopho oU J Wittee: Hudson Valley Relay: tee 2. 3. 4; Literary Editor of 'rom Nancy PATRICIA ANN MOSHER Pat f Cute . . . nice hair . . . active in sports . . . Flirtotious . . . Catherine in Senior Ploy. Thespians 2. 3. 4; Junior Prom Attendant; N.Y.S.S.M.A. 2. 3. 4; Choral Clinic 2. 3: Choir 1.2. 3. 4; Orchestro I. 2. 3, 4; Tumbling Club I. 2. 3: Girls' Bosketball and Softbol! I. 2. 3. 4; Dancing Club 3: Intramurals I. 2, 3. 4; Hugeuenot Staff; PA Announcer 3. 4. •onci 3; MusIc AppnKiatipn G Prom Committee; nfepa I Game ond Dance Club 4 Pu, ; counts!' oround oral Clinic 4; Sopho- lefped to Luifd. . . WALTER A. PARADIES Walt Liked by oil . . . Junior Prom King . . . nice voice . . . cooperative . . . Mr. Bennett in Senior Ploy. Track I: Huguenot Staff; Intra- murols I. 2; Rifle Club I; Hobby Club 2; Chess Club 3: Quortette Club 4: Orchestra I. 2. 3. 4: Choir I, 2. 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee: Class President 2: Student Council 2. 3. 4. Vice-President 3. President 4: Sophomore Hop Committee: N.Y.S.S.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Octet 2: National Honor Society 4. GAIL BARBARA PARK Parkie'' Nice figure . . . sense of humor . . . hoppy car driver . . . likable . . . Brooklyn fan. Choir I. 2. 3. 4; Tumbling Club I; Music Appreciation Club 2: Chess Club 3: Thespians 2. 3. 4. Treasurer 4; Intro-murals I. 2. 3. 4; Hudson Volley Reloys Committee 2. 3. 4 Huguenot Staff; N.Y.S.S.M.A. 4. JANET G. QUICK Jan Aspiring secretary . . . good dancer . . . busy bee . . . pleosont . . . liked by all. O.M.N. 3. 4. Historian 4: National Honor Society 3. 4; Choir I; Secretory-Treasurer of Athletic Association 3. 4: Sophomore Hop Committee: Junior Prom Committee; Huguenot Staff; Nepa Hi Lites 3. 4; Dancing Club I. 2. 3. 4; Archbeorer; Intromurols I. 2. 3. 4; Varsity Basketball 4. wi in u J cert a in u a ara c ter tlicit li a ve GEORGE RAFTERY ••Tex Hot rod enthusiast . . . photography fiend . . . guitar ployer . . . explosive humor . . . likes girls. Varsity Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Choir I: Rifle Club I. 2: Bachelor Club 3: Hobby SHIRLEY G. ROBERTS Shirley Quiet . . . friendly . . . ovoids opposite sex . . . courteous . . . studious. Choir I. 2: Dancing Club I. 2: Music Appreciation Cub 2: Nepo Hi Litos 3. 4: Junior Prom Committee: Huguenot Staff; Archbeorer. KATHERINE M. SIEGEL Kathy Diligent worker . . . cheerful . . . westerly ideas . . . pleasant personality . . . intelligent. Science Film Club I; Dancing Cl b 2: Personality Improvement Club 3: Music Appreciation Club 4 Hudson Valley Relays Committee 3; Senior Ploy Committee: Junior Prom Committee: Huguenot Staff: Intromurols I, 2. 3. 4. w made u 3 the Lett J!fe-TTvl't jL. - , CHARGES USTRAKELE , oo,... mind of hi o (S kes to orgue . . . boisteV s rVl '7W Science Club 3: Current Sports C ub 4; Intromurols 3. 4. er erSon 3 em FRANCES JENNIE TANTILLO Froncie Independent . . . loughs o lot . . . hoppy go lucky . . . vivacious . . . ambitious. Girs Bosketbol I. 2. 3. 4; Science Film Club 2; Dancing Club I; Tumbling Club 3; Junior Prom Committee: O.M.N. 2. 3. 4- Choir I. 2: Sophomore Hop Committee: Senior Ploy Committee: Archbeorer. VERNA JEAN VAN DE WATER Verna” Nice to know . . . her hood in tho clouds . . . form gol . . . pals with Katherine . . . keen mind. F. F. A. I; Dancing Club 2: Chess Club 3: Layout Editor of Yearbook: Senior Ploy Committee: Girls’ Bosket-boll 3. 4: Intromurols 3. 4; Junior Prom Committee: Nepo Hi Lites 3: Notional Honor Society 4. PETER A. WALTHERY Pete Enjoys reading . . Mr. Collins in Senior Ploy . . . quiet admirer of opposite sex . . . independent . . . one of the boys. Choir I, 2. 3. 4 Trock I, 2. 3: Junior Prom Committee: Photography Club I: Hobby Cub 2; Bachelor Club 3: Dramatics Club 4. WAYNE WILSON Wayne Polite . . . future former . . . nice physique . . . toll, light, and good looking . . . eornest. Intramurols I. 2. 3. 4: Varsity Baseball 1,2, 3. 4; J.V. Basketball 2, Varsity 3. 4; F. F. A. I. 2. 3, 4; Dancing Club I, 2. 3, 4; Current Sports Club 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4. JANE DOLORES WRIGHT Janie Mischievous giggle . . . best dressed girl . . . petite . . . quiet . . . sweet. Melodettes 2; Choir I, 2. 3. 4: Band I. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra I, 2. 3. 4; Dramatics Club I, 2, 3. 4; Choral Clinic I, 2; Thespians 3. 4; Huguenot Staff; Intramurals I, 2, 3. 4; N.Y.S.S.M.A. I. 2. 3. 4. The unforgettable checker game. The finishing touch. 20 Our Senior P(a On December 5, 1953, as the climax of two months of vigorous preparation, our class presented its senior ploy entitled Pride and Prejudice. To our delight, the play, a romantic comedy of the 18th century, was well received by the audience. Those who participated in making the play a success will certainly remember the fun at rehearsals, the enjoyment in gathering props and costumes, the nervousness before curtain time, and later, the feeling of satisfaction in a job well done. WHO'S WHO n Best Dressed — Jane and Bob Best Dancers — Janet and Rod Intellectual — Nancy and Bill Teacher's Pet and Pest — Janet and Chuck These mountains have looked down upon our people for decades. Below is a description of what these mountains have seen our people do. Work is one of the most important aspects of our community. Our people do many different things: they work in factories, on farms, in stores, in schools, and in business. Farming has always been an important factor in our town's activity. Our community is one of the oldest in the country and has engaged in fruit farming for many years. The climate in our area is admirably suited for this branch of agriculture. Dairying is also widespread. Since our location is near a larger industrial city, it is natural that many people working in the factories desire to live and bring up their families in our good neighborly small town. Many of our people are engaged in education because we can boast a college, our central school, and a parochial elementary school. Our community is largely residential and our businesses devote their energy to providing goods and services to our people. We salute our working groups for providing New Paltz with varied profiles. 22 The Class of '55 began its very successful Junior year by electing Bob Hicks, Ellen Nerz, and Florence Triolo as its officers. When Bob was nominated for and later won the Student Council vice-presidency, Bob Cotton was elected to take his place as class president. We also campaigned Fred Ott into the office of Student Council treasurer. One of the most exciting events of the year was receiving class rings. We decided almost unanimously on the style, which is quite different from previous years, and are very proud of our choice. The Juniors enjoy their Christ-mos Party with their class advisor, Mr. Fersh. Left to right; Junior Class Officers are: Secretary-Treasurer, Florence Triolo; Vice-President, Ellen Nerz; President, Robert Cotton. CLa of 1955 Our team spirit is most obvious in the fine record we chalked up this year. At the interclass track meet we took second place, topped only by the seniors. Next, Room 12 won an ice crdam party that goes along with first place in the Magazine Subscription Drive. We took another first at the Hallowe'en party, leaving our nearest competitors severals points behind. The Junior Prom was the biggest social event of the year. Our Mardi Gras' was well worth waiting for and will long remain a pleasant memory to those who attended. We Juniors greatly appreciate all the help and understanding afforded us by our advisors Mr. Fersh and Mr. Klock, and will always look upon this year os one of our happiest. ROW ONE: E. Atkins, B. Brickner. C. Brown. N. Carbone, W. Coon, R. Cotton, R. Davis, P. Dearnley. ROW TWO: A. DePuy, J. Dodd, R. Doll. M. Frisch, R. Hicks, R. Jacobson, B. Jansen, J. Klix, L. Kurtz, R. Linz. ROW THREE: T. Loughlin, D. Lynch. J. McCrory, R. Michaelis, E. Nerz, J. Oakley, J. Otis, F. Ott, C. Petrizzo, E. Place. ROW FOUR: J. Pole. M. Quick. W. Roberts, E. Ronk. M. Shobbot, J. Shafer, G. Smith, D. Stewart, R. Thorpe, R. Thorpe. ROW FIVE: T. Toboika, F. Triolo, E. Turner. B. Wagner, L. Wilson. THE Sophomore The Class of 1956 started out their second year in New Paltz High School with Miss Post and Mr. Cornwell as their class advisors. An exciting election of class officers elected. Frank Freden-burgh. President; Dick Caram. Vice-President, and Betty Murphy. Secretary-Treasurer. Again this year four students were nominated for a council office. But unluckily we were unable to vote them info office. Left to right: Sophomore Class Officers President, Frank Fredenburgh; Secretary-orer. Elizabeth Murphy; Caram. ROW ONE: L. Ahlberg, R. Alsdorf. D. Anderson, P. Barroco, J. Boland, R. Burden, P. Burke, R. Burke. J. Burns, R. Caram. ROW TWO: R. Carter, B. Clineman, S. Decker, A. Dehardt, F. Diliberto, M. Dodd, C. Ennist, D. Gar- lick, E. Gruman, R. Harcourt. ROW THREE: D. Harp, A. Havlin. M. Heroy. A. Hoff- Above you see the Sophomores with their first place drawings in the Christmas Contest. Entertainment ot the Sophomore Hop included A. Hoffman, E. Majestic and E. Murphy. daiS of 1956 The first social sponsored by our class was the annual Sophomore Hop. Our class selected THE LAMP LIGHTERS SERENADE' as their theme. With the help of our advisors and cooperation from the students, the dance was o great success. Music was furnished by THE BILL SEITZ S TRIO. ROW ONE: E. Lappin, C. Lasher, D. LeFevre, E. Majestic, D. Mauro, G. McCrory, M. McCrory, F. Medici, J. Moriello, S. Morse. ROW TWO: E. Murphy, C. O'Connor, P. Osterhoudt, M. Ostermeier, J. Pritchett, B. Purcell, P. Quick, W. Quick, J. Rasmussen, J. Schiro. nk The class jr 'w ntered New jJaTH High School in theffiqll pfr J 8. A we bj ome ac-quair e wjjfi ouWieV surroundings re selected ? f iJ em5nina . earsT Ti Xigh school. Ai3Sus «s o guidop rounselor we had littleJ0ffelt 5m d jng Jof o fi rol yjnoves was in Sep-terr)Mr vdypT we 5letted G Jfrge Watts as President, as our Vice-President, and Lorraine Elfw asv S4cretary-Treasurer. Left to right, Freshman Class Officers are: Vice-President, Carolyn Hogan; President, George Watts; Secretary-Treasurer, Lorraine Ellis. ROW ONE: D. Ackert, E. Ackert, C. Alsdorf, A. Anderson, A. Averin, C. Bastion, J. Beitl, A. Benjamin, J. Benjamin, E. Carter. ROW TWO: B. Campbell, P. Cangelosi, L. Coddington, E. Conklin, A. Cooper, G. Decker, H. Dippel. J. DuBois, M. DuBois, A. Elliott. ROW THREE: T. Elliott, L. Ellis, K. Everingham, J. Gar-lick, C. Gibbons, H. Greger, J. Hammerl, G. Har-court, T. Hasbrouck, L. Hayes. ROW ONE: R. Heidgerd, R. Heidgerd, P. Herrli Hogan, R. Hunter, M. Jacobson, R. Jansen, R D. Kemp, J. Kopper. ROW JWO: A. Locic f«C-HX Locicero, F. Locice McCabe, G. McElree, J. McMichle, Mertin, A. Miller, J. Misner. ROW THREE: J. Morgan, E. Morris. e became'active in school activities with a large number of our class joining with different music organizations, icludyig and, orchestra, and Class added to n. seven freshmen Varsity basketball Hy j - the mixed the At gained jpositio ka k ' Alt tr Jt meet fat the interclass ouncil Hallowe'en ng a much better attain. We re on ROW ONE: E; Murphy, G. palardo, M. Peterson. ROW TWO: R. Petrizio, A. D. Romer, N. J. Simmons. Owen, Roberts, Sherman, h Claii of 1957 ROW THREE: M. Smith, C. Sweeney, E. Temple, L. Tosti, R. Van Nostrand, J. Wagner. M. Watson, R. Watson, G. Watts, B. Wendover. ROW FOUR: D. Williams, M. Wolfinger, K. Zimmermon. 29 ROW ONE: C. Ahlberg. I. Beatty. D. Cafferty. R. Coddington. M. Donahue, M. Sadaleto. ROW TWO: R. Hanyon, J. Hornbeck, C. Jacobson. D. Johnson, M. Lynch, J. Martin. ROW THREE: L. McMahon, J. Morgan, J. Olsen, M. O’Neil, P. Petrizz, A. Tenaglia. ROW FOUR: R. Von Aiken, J. Watson, C. Wilson, D. Witherspoon. ROW ONE: J. Ackert, S. Assa, M. Chamberlain, B. Marable, M. Mickel, A. Miller, A. Moran, J. Otis, Clausen, A. Cosgrove, L. Dates, S. DuBois, C. Eman- T. Roberge, M. Rode. nele, C. Emannele, O. Fisher. ROW THREE: U. Rosie. J. Rugar, E. Sattler. P. Sherman, ROW TWO: L. Hasbrouck, L. Johnson. C. Manley. L. F. Stokes, J. Sylvester, L. Winters. The Adult Educotion Program at New Paltz High School under the direction of Mr. Dippel proved very successful again this year as it has in the past. Over 300 adults were registered in the 16 different courses offered. Two new courses this year were very well received. A very large group attended Dr. Hogan's and Mr. Fersh s Wednesday evening classes. During the first 10 weeks this group met under the name of The United Nations and the World Scene. The last 10 weeks consisted of a film forum entitled World Affairs are Your Affairs. A highlight of this group was a trip to the United Nations made by a number of the members. The other new and very interesting class was Mrs. DeWitt’s Photography course that met during the last 10 weeks on Monday nights. This group of about 16 camera enthusiasts spent their time discussing all phases of their interesting hobby from the actual taking of the picture to the developing, printing and enlarging. In addition to those new courses there were, of course, the perennial favorites such as Driver Education, Typing, Stencilling, Sewing, etc. One of our adult participants sands down his project while an interested fellow student looks on. 31 Our curriculum at New Paltz is wide and varied. We try to meet the needs of all students. Pictured on these two pages are typical scenes from various classrooms scattered throughout the building. We have tried to represent each major department. In addition to the regular academic work, there is a brood program of extra curricula activities covered in- the next two sections of this yearbook. While traditionally this is called extra curricula, we feel it is an important part of education. C urricu (u m Driver Education is coming into significance nationally because it lowers accident rates. We are proud to have it at our school. In shop classes, our students can learn a trade for a future location, or moke that piece of furniture for their room. Agriculture, one of our primary industries, keeps going because young men like these pictured below like it and learn their occupation in schools and colleges. Pictured below is the trigonometry class. Future engineers, draftsmen and many others need courses like this. 34 Our Peopl, PL Pictured obove is a scene from our local skating rink. Our town offers unusually varied recreational facilities for its size. We have activities appealing to many different individuals. In the field of sports, we have either within the village or a short distance into the surrounding countryside, for summer: golf, swimming, tennis, hiking, riding, boating, fishing, hunting and numerous other activities. As for winter, skiing, skating, hunting, bowling, and basketball are perhaps most popular. Besides the athletic recreations, New Paltz can offer numerous other activities. Concerts, both at the college and our own central school, as well as dramatics, offer less strenuous recreation but equally satisfying. The Adult Education Program at our Central School could rightfully be termed recreational as well as educational, for groups usually form around a special hobby or interest such as art, ceramics, photography, shop, etc. Many adult organizations such as the Grange, service clubs, civic groups offer even more opportunity for all to participate in a worthwhile activity, contributing to the individual's desire for recreation and service to the community. SPORTS FRONT ROW: H. Gregor. D. Carom. J. Rasmussen, C. Winfield, F. Fredenburgh, J. Vett. T. Elliot. REAR ROW: D. Romer, T. Roberts. N. Ronk, R. Gardner. T. Hos-brouck, C. Asldorf, E. Morris. ’ Ba.ULtl Basketball season at New Paltz this year was a disappointing one to the fans. Lack of height proved costly to the Varsity team. Led by Captain Tony Moriello, the team played well and came very close to beating Marlboro and Highland, our arch rivals. Kerhonkson and Onteora fell before the team. The Junior Varsity hod better luck in competition. Coached by Mr. Roberge they won most of their league games and brought many exciting moments of ploy to the spectators. R. Michaelis, R. Dressel. J. Dodd, F. Ott, A. DuBois, W. Lane, A. Dehardt. A. Moriello. R. Cossano, D. Harp. T. Toboika, W. Wilson, I nc r n HaII C a a L I aLx VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Wappingers Falls Kerhonkson New Paltz Highland Roosevelt Arlington Wallkill Wappingers Falls Marlboro New Paltz Roosevelt Highland Arlington Saugerties Wallkill Marlboro Saugerties N.Y.M.A. 64- 50 New Paltz 52-35 New Paltz 63-38 Onteora 54-43 New Paltz 67-65 New Paltz 75-49 New Paltz 74-56 New Paltz 70-44 New Paltz 54- 47 New Paltz 55- 50 Kerhonkson 66- 31 VJpw Paltz 55-50 New Paltz 60-47 New Paltz 65- 50 New Paltz 54-43 New Paltz 65-52 New Paltz 69-56 New Paltz 67- 61 New Paltz Tony Moriello of the Varsity tries for a rebound in the Highland game. Mr. Ochs starts the • mile relay at thi track meet. Coached by Mr. Brereton.the New Paltz track team met a tough schedule last year. They took only one of their meets but captured many first places in running events. The lack of a winning combination is explained by the lack of strength in field events. In a photo finish by Tony Moriello in the 440 Yard Relay the track team topped the Kingston team for their sole win. Grey, Jeanneney, and Farrow showed up well in the Section Nine meet at Kingston and went to the State meet which was held at West Point. FRONT ROW: R. Cotton, W. Coon. J. McCrory, R. Drossel, G. Rost. H. Houska. REAR ROW: J. Grey, W. Lane, D. Jansen, A. Moriello, A. DuBois, J. Farrow, J. Hofler, J. Jeanneney. Our baseball team was very successful this year as the record shows. Johnny Grey’s pitching, with two one hitters, really helped to put us on top. Ken Maclver and Wayne Wilson's hitting sparked the team and gave New Paltz many of its tallies. BASEBALL SCORES New Paltz 9-2 Wappingers Falls Walden 5-2 New Paltz New Paltz .. 10-1 Kerhonkson New Paltz 3-2 Saugerties New Paltz 3-2 Wallkill Marlboro 8-3 New Paltz New Paltz 7-5 Highland New Paltz 11-4 Kerhonkson New Paltz 6-4 Wallkill Marlboro .. 10-5 New Paltz New Paltz .. 12-2 Highland ROW ONE: J. Otis, D. Jayne, F. Ott, D. Stewart. R. Gardner, J. Grey, D. Jansen, L. Ahlberg. ROW TWO: R Michaelis, W. Shand, A. Moriello, G. Lasher, A. DePuy, J. Rasmussen, C. Brown, Coach Larry Johnson. ROW THREE: J. Dodd, W. Wilson, C. Coutant, T. Tobioka, K. Maclver, R. Hicks, D. Harp. FRONT ROW: A. Miller, M. Jacobson, S. Van Gonsic, C. Petrizzo, B. Ronlc, R. Alsdorf. REAR ROW: E. Nerz, J. Misner, C. Sherman, M. Dodd, E. Majestic, J. Moriello, J. Pritchett, I. Burden. FRONT ROW: P. Mosher, J. Brocken. J. DeGraff, M. Moroch, E. DeGraff. REAR ROW: G. Dippel, J. Farrow, F. Tantillo. J. Quick, V. Van de Water. 38 QirL ' Bal.lUt Cheering the Junior Vorsity teom on to their victories this year, the J.V. Cheerleaders proved peppy and excellent in getting the crowd behind the team. Liz DeGraff started the year as Captain but because of a back injury had to give up. Olga Schneider then took over. Many new cheers were introduced this year. Added to the team this year were Eileen Majestic, Sharon Van Gonsic, and Dolores Garlick. Girls basketball stands out os the bright spot in athletics at New Paltz High School. The Varsity captained by Gert Dippel completed another undefeated season which in four years has seen only one loss. Playing Onteora for the first time this year the girls easily beat them. The Junior Varsity also had a good season. Winning all of their games they maintained their excellent record of playing with one loss in four years. jiv. a Lai eer- er J FRONT ROW: L Ahlberg. T. Loughlin. S. Lasher. D. Jayne, A. Moriello, R. Brooks. A. Dehardt, J. Dodd, T. Toboiko. REAR ROW: Coach Larry Johnson, T. Roberts, J %odJ( FOOTBALL SCORES Pine Bush 33-12 . New Paltz New Paltz 37-8 Kerhonkson New Paltz 27-25 Millbrook New Paltz 19-12 Marlboro Greer 36-6 New Paltz Wallkill 20-14 New Paltz New Paltz 35-20 Saugerties This year the Varsity Cheerleaders worked hard to keep up team spirit. With Isabel Gibbons as Captain and Joyce DeGraff as Co-Captain, they added color to the various athletic events. Miriam Moroch. Gertrude Dippel, Jane Bracken, FJo Triolo, and Pat Burke completed the squad whose enthusiasm greatly helped the team and the fans. C. Alsdorf, J. Rasmussen, T. Hasbrouck. R. Gardner. G. Powers, D. Harp, J. Hofler, W. Roberts, L. Ackert, R. Michealis, Coach Joseph Roberge. The end of football season th our Maroons in second place, dro league game to Wallkill, who worr iit it, A big event in this year's schedule was night game played at Saugerties under the tTqhts. Taking the lead, our team achieved a s victory of 35-20, and winning their first night game in many years. Under the leadership of Captain Tony Moriello and Co-Captain Randall Brooks, the New Paltz team launched a fighting campaign. Uanity CUrL eerieaaeri I I. Gibbons, F. Triolo, M. Moroch, P. Burke. J. Bracken, J. DeGraff, G. Dippel. A ping pong tournoment is port of the intramural program. The boys enjoy a volleyball game. A new activity this year was Dancing Club which met once a week and was designed to teach the boys how to dance. This proved very successful and an increase in attendance at school dances was observed. The Weight Lifting Club composed of George Raftery, Jack Klix, John Mc-Crory, and Lewis Ahlberg also met with great success. intramural j- ro ram Lon and Bob jump for the rebound. This year's intramural program functioned more smoothly due to 100% participation, more teams, and more activities. Included under activities were football, boys and girls' basketball, volleyball, boys’ and girls’ softball, a Weight Lifting Club and Dancing Club. As usual, this year in the boys’ leagues the Juniors dominated football and basketball while the Seniors took the volleyball honors. The Senior girls captured the basketball laurels. The championship of the ping pong tournament was decided by a playoff between Rodney and William Seitz which was won by Rodney. High scorers in the basketball league were Timmy Hasbrouck, Tom Loughlin, Jack Boland, Carl Brown, and Bob Heidgerd. High scoring girls included Gert Dippel, Miriam Moroch, Renie Burden, Joanne Misner, Ellen Nerz, and Ruth Heidgerd. 40 May 9th of lost year brought to a climax many months of hard work spent by the students and faculty of’New Paltz High School in preparation for the annual Hudson Valley Relays. Under the direction of Mr. Brereton, New Paltz acted as host to 500 competitors representing 22 schools. The Special Invitation 100 Yard Dash featuring eight of the fastest runners in the area, was won by Tommy Sutherland of .Arlington High School, who completed the dash in 10.2 seconds for a new record. The team of John Jeanneney, John Farrow, John Grey, and Tony Moriello brought the laurels to New Paltz High school by winning the Class II Medley Relay in a time of 5:07 minutes which also set a new record. These were among the five records smashed at this very successful meet which included the Class I Pole Vault record of 10' 6 broken by Miller of Suffern High School with a jump of I I' 2 • One of the participants tries the discus throwing. Our villoge has an impressive history dating back to 1678. Few communities in the nation can boast an earlier date of founding and even less can boast of original houses still standing intact some two and three quarter centuries later. Yes. not only still standing but still lived in, in at least one case by descendants of the original Patentees of the village. These houses, os is well known, stand on Huguenot Street. One is impressed, even awed by the fact that for nearly three centuries, these houses have served their masters well. Although these houses have been repaired, of course, and modern facilities added in some, they still retain their majestic appearance which their age has so deservedly earned them. Pictured above are the cellar kitchens of two of these old stone houses. The old kitchen utensils still hanging by the fireplaces give the impression that this was one of the busiest rooms. These utensils were the forerunners of today’s sleek, shiny ones. It is good that we have these historic shrines to study and observe for then we may learn to appreciate our own civilization and modern technology even more. 42 cu estra ROW ONE: N. Moehrke, J. Oakley, J. Simmons, M. Mason, N. Carbone, J. Wright, D. LeFever, R. Cotton, P. Mosher. ROW TWO: R. Thorpe. W. Seitz, R. Heidgerd, N. Ronk, R. Cossano, R. Davis, W. Coon, A. De-Puy, F. Triolo, L. Wilson. ROW THREE: W. Parodies. R. Von Nostrand, J. Vett. The orchestra was first on the program for the Winter Concert. They presented—Christmastide Overture by Lama-ter, Largo by Handel, Syncopated Clock by Anderson and March Militare by F. Schubert. The Syncopated Clock was especially liked by both audience and performers. At midterm, Mr. Brearey disbanded the regular orchestra and formed a String Orchestra. Added to the original string players were some beginning students. This brought the organization up to—nine violins, one viola, three cellos, and two string bass. This makes us one of the few schools in this area with a string orchestra. This year seven of its members played in the N.Y.S.S.M.A. orchestra at Middle-town. It was a great honor for those who took part. Band started off with a bang this year by electing Roger Thorpe, President; Rod Dressel, Vice-President, and Jane Bracken, Secretary. This year Bill Lane, Rod Dressel, Jane Wright, Nancy Carbone, and Bill Seitz represented New Paltz Central School in the N.Y.S.S.M.A. program at Middletown. Our best number at the Christmas Concert was the Russian Chorale by M. Isaac. We also played a medley of Christmas Carols. Some members of band were elected to play in Ulster County Mass Band held in Highland. All in all, it was a very successful year for the band. ROW ONE: M. Mason, J. Simmons, A. DePuy, W. W. Lone, N. Carbone, J. Wright. ROW TWO: R. Van Nostrand, ). Vett, R. Dressel, J. Bracken, W. Coon, J. Klix, R. Thorpe, W. Seitx. J. Dodd, R. Heidgerd, D. LeFevre, C. Petrizzo. ROW THREE: E. Place. A. Place, N. Ronk, R. Cossano, R. Carom. 44 oir, Early in September Mr. Breay held tryouts for choir members, finding that he had many students interested in joining. At our first meeting we elected officers, who ore, Elizabeth DeGraff, President; Bob Hicks, Vice-President, and Alice Murphy. Secretary. In October, seven members were sent to mu,u N.Y.S.S.M.A. to sing in mass choir. In November we began working on our songs for the Christmas Concert which was highly successful. In the Spring, the rural school and Campus School children oppeared on the same program in which the choirs’ Give Me Your Tired Your Poor brought down the house. ROW ONE: Mr. BreareyJ. Wriqht, H. Grumon, M. Watson, J. DeGraff, A. Murphy, K. Zimmerman, R. Burden, C. Sherman, D. Kemp, A. Miller, M. Volz, E. Murphy, R. Petrizzo, P. Burke. F. Triolo, P. Mosher. M. Heroy. ROW TWO: S. Van Gonsic, M. Jacobson, J. Pritchett, A. Anderson, D. Ackert, L. Ellis, B. Murphy, G. Harcourt, G. Watts. J. Misner, N. Moehrke, M. Mason, G. Park, E. Majestic, J. Oakley, P. Tantillo, B. Clineman, D. Garlick. ROW THREE: E. DeGraff, L. Wilson, C. Petrizzo, M. Petersen, J. Bracken, E. Brooks, E. Nerz, F. Fredenburgh, R. Watson, D. Anderson, R. Seitz, R. Dressel. R. Heidgerd, J. Vett, R. Caram, E. Morris, W. Coon. ROW FOUR: P. Walthery, R. Thorpe, J. Rassmussen, W. Parodies, W. Lane, A. Moriello, B. Cossano, R. Gardner, F. Ott, J. Dodd, W. Seitz, W. Wilson. ROW ONE: J. Brocken, A. Murphy. ROW TWO: G. Pork, M. Mo-roch, F. Triolo. ROW THREE: I. Gibbons, J. DeGroff. ROW FOUR: S. Haggerty. P. Mosher. ROW FIVE: G. Dippel, Mrs. Young, J. Wright. ROW SIX: P. Riche. L. Wilson, B. Kurtz, B. Jansen, M. Frisch, E. Nerz, B. Wagner, P. Burke. ROW SEVEN: S. Van Goniic. E. Murphy, J. Moriello, E. Majestic, M. Dodd, W. Quick. ian5 Left to right: Gail Park, Treasurer; Florence Triolo, Secretary; Jane Bracken, Vice-President; Alice Murphy, President. The Thespian Sorority started off the year by initiating eight new members, first with a frolicing informal initiation, and then with a most impressive formal ceremony at Jane Wright's. Our first project found the girls collecting food to send to a needy family for their Thanksgiving dinner; Then came our annual Checkerboard Cafe, which was a huge success. The money we raised was used to help send the Senior members to a Broadway Play along with the O.M.N. girls. Many thanks go to our advisor Mrs. Young for her support in all our activities. Sally asks Gil (or a dance at the Checkerboard Cate. ROW ONE: Farrow, O. Schneider, J. Pole, N. Moehrke, E. DeGraff, E. Brooks, J. Ellis. ROW TWO: M. Heroy, N. Carbone, F. Tanfillo, Miss McMurray, J. Quick, B. Brickner, M. Volz. ROW THREE: G. McCrory, B. Clinemon. A. Hav-lin, M. Krom, A. Hoffman, M. Watson, P. Osterhoudt, M. McCrory. FRONT: Nancy Moehrke, President; BACK: Elizabeth DeGraff, Vice-President;. Joan Pole, Treasurer; Olga Schneider, Secretary. a w. n n t r With our new advisor. Miss JandT M ray, the 1953-54 year of the O.M.N. Son got underway. The informal initiation was held at Frances Tantillo s after which the twelve pledges were treated to the movies by their big sisters. The formal ceremony was held at Nancy Moehrlce s where the pledges took their oath and received their caps. The first activity was our annual O.M.N. Pollies. This dance had a large attendance I Ivi s'veryi successful. n March 6, the O.M.N. Sorority held a food sale at the Empire Market. This affair was a huge success. On April 10, the seniors of both sororities with their advisors went to New York to see Me and Juliet and Teahouse of the August Moon.’ To end this year’s activities there was o picnic at Tillson Lake for the enjoyment of all the giris. After on exciting week of compaign-ing, the votes were cost. Wolter Parodies was elected President; Bob Hicks, Vice-President; Alice Murphy, Secretary; ond Fred Ott, Treasurer. These students along with the class officers made up this year's Student Council. With the help of our advisor. Miss Aldous, we started making out the schedule for the year. The first project was the Annual Magazine Drive. The winners went to on Army football game ond received other prizes. The Council then set to work on a handbook which will be issued next year. It sponsored the annual Hallowe en and Christmas parties, spectator buses, the Hobo Hop, the Hudson Volley Relays, ond also financially assisted the Yearbook. ROW ONE: Miss Aldous, F. Ott. W. Parodies, A. Murphy ROW TWO: E. Murphy. F. Triolo. E. Nen. E. DeGraff. ROW THREE: D. Coram, G. Wjtts, L. Ellis, C. Hogan. ROW FOUR: T. Moriello, B. Cotton, J. Hofler, F. Freden-burgh. Student C oun ci( FRONT ROW: A. Whalen. G. McElree. C. Sherman. REAR ROW: W. Wilson. D. Harp. F. Ott, E. Morris. Left to right: Secretary, Alice Murphy; President, W. Parodies; Vice-President, R. Hicks; Treasurer. F. Ott. ROW ONE: S. Haggerty, P. Mosher, G. Dippel, G. Parle, W. Lane, I. Gibbons, N. Moehrke. V. Van de Wafer, S. Roberts. ROW TWO: W. Roberts. D. Keator, J. Ellis, R. Linx, A. DuBois, J. Quick, J. De-Groff, Mr. Buckley, Advisor. During the first semester, the Seniors were busy raising funds to produce this book. Bill Lane and Isabel Gibbons our co-editors tried hard to keep the other members on their jobs so that the deadline would be reached. The task of getting art work , copy and pictures together was finally accomplished and our book was on the way to press. We appreciate the aid of all those who helped, especially Mr. Buckley, who put a great amount of time and effort into it. Those who worked on the Huguenot will never forget the satisfaction of a job well done. Under the direction of our editor, Nancy Moehrke, and our advisor. Miss McMurray. the members of the Nepa-Hi-Lites produced a very commendable paper, which brought its readers all the news about the school, including fashions, sports, dances, and many other activities. The members gained much experience in reporting, compiling news, and actually putting it to press. Mi ei SEATED: R. Cotton, N. Moehrke, Miss McMurray, J. Oakley, R. Long. STANDING: M. Jacobson, C. Hogan, A. Cooper, R. Heidgerd, J. Kopper, K. Everingham, J. Wagner, K. Zimmerman. A. Havlin, R. Kelley. L. Ellis, C. Lawlor, S. Roberts, A. DuBois, M. DuBois, M. Moroch, I. Burden, G. Decker, J. Quick, P. Osterhoudt, O. Schneider. f- rofyram One of the most important elements in a school is scholastic achievement, but just as important is an individual s social development. Our diverse club program was set up to meet the varied interests of the student body. Each club is supervised by a faculty member and the groups planned their programs for the year. Some of the clubs were fortunate enough to be able to present a program to the student body at assembly. Students in this year's MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB learned thot it takes all kinds of music to satisfy a listener s diversified tastes and moods. Mr. Fersh assisted the group in their choice of music, which ranged from Bach to Sousa and Jazz. The QUARTETTE CLUB is composed of students from every class. The members have made great progress in voice development, sight-reading, and harmony. Under the direction of Mr. Brearey.a few selections were presented at the Spring concert. Another new club is supervised by Miss McMurray and Mrs. Young. President Miriam Moroch and the members learned party games and round and square dancing. The SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENT and GAMES CLUB was certainly enjoyoble! The DRAMATIC CLUB directed by Miss Post and President Isabel Gibbons completed some very interesting and educational projects. Among these were: makeup application, facial expression, stage setting, and fund raising for a new makeup kit and the annual New York trip to see a Broadway production. THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA was newly organized this year with advisor, Miss Barhydt and officers: Mary Mason, Marilyn Krom and Gail McElree. The students plan club programs and prepare demonstrations. Mrs. McKenna's FRENCH CLUB will always remember the discussions of French civilization; past and present. On the light side, several entertaining games were played and enjoyed including Allez-oopf , the French equivalent of Bingo. The members of the TUMBLING and WEIGHT LIFTING CLUB had a wonderful time practicing the simple and advanced methods of tumbling. Under Mr. Johnson's supervision, the students developed skill, precision, and intelligent usage of the barbells. An organization featuring individual projects is the ARTS and CRAFTS CLUB. With Mr. Klock as leader, the members enjoyed oil painting, leather work, and any other artistic projects in which they were interested. Another specialized club is the LIBRARY CLUB sponsored by Mrs. Hurley. She gave many interesting talks on the new books, taught the proper core and repair of books, and some of the other tricks-of-the-trade that a good librarian has gained through her work. One of our busiest clubs is the PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB, presided over by Bob Linz. The members of this club took pictures of various school events and sold them to the students. The WRESTLING and BOXING CLUB was organized by Mr. Cornwell and consisted of 16 boys with Ted Toboika as president; Chuck Strakele, vice-president and Joe Beitl as secretary. This group studied the origin and history of these sports and discussed the various holds and positions. Under the direction of Mr. Roberge, on-other new club for boys was formed. The members of the CURRENT SPORTS CLUB distussed the rules and procedures of unfamiliar sports of our time such as deck tennis and cricket, the renowned English pastime. Mr. Denneen and officers Dolores Garlick, Bill Seitz, and Jan Prichett planned an interesting and informative program for the SCIENCE CLUB. The group learned the method of blood typing and each typed his own. They also visited hospitals and heard science lectures. Under the supervision of Mr. MacDonald, the RADIO CLUB was formed. Bob Cotton a licensed ham' was president and the club was working toward the ultimate goal of having all members licensed. Another group in our school is one interested in chess. This Club was begun last year and proved so popular that it was continued this year. Miss Aldpus supervised the CHESS CLUB which featured a round robin tournament between the members. JI om e conomicS Left to right: M. Wolflnger. M. Krom, J. Kelly, G. McElree, M. Mason, E. Aclcert, J. Benjamin, L. Hayes. usic Sp pre cici i on STANDING, Left to right: Mr. Fersh, B. Brickner, J. Simmons. J. Bietl, R. Doll, D. Sfregola B. Wagner, M. Quick, E. Turner. M. Volz, R. Thrope, R. Riche, N. Carbone, C. Ennist. SEATED: B. Cossano, E. Atkins, H. Houska, K. Seigel, J. Moriello, M. Abramson, A. Whalen, M. Dodd. Science K '• I.. . 1 . ’ l � v 4 V . BACK ROW: G. Raftery, J. McCrory, J. Klix, R. Watson. B. Seitz, D. Anderson, P. Cangelosi, B. Kelly, J McGivern, E. Lappin. FRONT ROW: F. DiLiberto, D. Garlick. J. Prichett, B. Kurtz, C. Sherman, T. Elliott, G. Harcourt, Mr. Depneen. (Quartet ti LAST ROW. Left to right: G. Watts. J. Vett. R. Dressel, W. Parodies, F. Ott, A. DuBois, B. Lane. Mr. Brearey. ROW ONE, Left to right: L. Wilson, B. Murphy, F. Triolo, E. Majestic, J. Oakley, J. Bracken. S. Van Gonsic, M. Heroy, L. DeGroff. At the piano: R. Davis. Ck.� Left to right: J. Hammerl, H. Dippel, E. Carter, G. Owens, A. Stewart, J. Otis, J. Gibbons, A. Benjamin, R. Van Nostrand, R. Cotton, N. Ronk, A. Place, D. Harp, R. Davis, B. Stewart. C. Brown, Miss Aldous. Jit BACK ROW: R. Jansen, J. Hofler, R. Brooks, T. Moriello, P. Walthery, R. Dressel. ROW TWO: A. Dehardt, J. Wright, E. Brooks, E. Schiro, S. Morse, D. LeFevre, K. Everingham, O. Schneider. ROW ONE: Miss Post, I. Gibbons, R. Petrizzo, E. Gruman, K. Zimmerman, L. Ellis, J. Misner, C. Petrizzo. Left to right: F. Wager, R. Hunter, P. Barraco, R. Heidgerd, Mr. Klock, E. Nerz, C. Lasher, P. Oster -houdt, A. Havlin. dramatics cu Let LUCKEY-PLATT CO. your Official Photographer JEAN SARDOU STUDIO 3rd FLOOR 53 Phone 8123 GENERAL INSURANCE Peter J. 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N. Y. Compliments of HUGUENOT NATIONAL BANK 55 Compliments of NEW PALTZ GARDEN CLUB EMIL'S TAVERN Phone: New Paltz 5637 GARDINER. N. Y. JOHNSON'S FARM EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Dependable Service At Low Cost Make Our Store Your Headquarters Minnewaska Trail GARDINER, NEW YORK Compliments of Compliments of Gail Joyce D. Izzie Joyce E. Janie B. Liz Janie W. Mary MEADOW VALLEY STOCK FARM MILK and MILK PRODUCTS New Paltz 3541 David F. Jewett THE SENIOR CLASS WISHES TO THANK Compliments of MRS. VIRGIL DeWITT For the Pictures on Pages 1, 8, 42 New Paltz Savings Bank TOTAL ASSETS $9,193,248.14 THE SENIOR CLASS WISHES TO THANK THE COLLEGE AND MRS. DeWITT For the Pictures on Pages 4, 34 NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Member Federal Deposit THE SENIOR CLASS WISHES TO THANK MR. LEO SPIES For the Picture on Page 22 Insurance Corp. 56 Compliments of PAT and GEORGE Compliments of Compliments of CHARLES E. WRIGHT ORCHARD FARMS ROSENDALE FRESH FISH MARKET ROSENDALE, N. Y. STEVENS-BLUME SPORTING GOODS CO., INC. Compliments of 42 Second Street NEWBURGH. NEW YORK D. S. BEATTIE, D.D.S. Phone 196 Compliments of NEW PALTZ THE UP-TO-DATE RIDING CLUB COMPANY STATIONERY, OFFICE EQUIPMENT IN POUGHKEEPSIE BUSINESS MACHINES FEMININE WEARABLES O'REILY'S KINGSTON. N. Y. 57 FORD SALES and SERVICE CARROLL'S DEPT. STORE Featuring Famous Brands of Shoes and Clothing for All the Family SHOES X-RAY FITTED NEW PALTZ MAYBROOK JOE SIMMONS' SUNOCO STATION IRELAND CORNERS TAXI SERVICE IRELAND CORNERS, N. Y. Phone: New Paltz 6846 Compliments of HELEN and DICK GARDINER HOTEL GARDINER. NEW YORK HUGUENOT MOTOR SALES NEW PALTZ. NEW YORK FRANK T. VAN GONSIC, Prop. Phone: New Paltz 3221 WALLKILL VALLEY FLOUR MILL STONE GROUND PRODUCTS GARDINER. N. Y. New Paltz 2898 Phone 8360 DANIEL SHAW INSURANCE AGENCY INSURE WITH SHAW ' 28 Main Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. NEW PALTZ LUMBER CO. LUMBER - BUILDING MATERIALS BOTTLED GAS DEVOE and RAYNOLDS PAINT NEW PALTZ, N. Y. 58 RALPH'S COZY CORNER TEXAS WEINERS ICE CREAM - CIGARETTES Phone 4131 Compliments of CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSN. GARDINEH. N. Y. Compliments of JOHN M. MORAN GARDINER. N. Y. Compliments of JOHN CRISPELL GENERAL STORE ROUTE 55 WEST OF GARDINER Compliments of AL. and CLARA WEISZ LANE-SARGENT THE STUDENTS' STORE 53 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Compliments of L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Your Representative A. M. HODGKINS P.O. Box 9 SCHENECTADY, N. Y. 59 Compliments of FRED DRESSEL MAIN STREET MARKET HOME OF GOOD FOOD PRODUCTS NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Phone 6821 A. P. LeFEVRE SON COAL - LUMBER - FEED FUEL OIL NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Phone 2511 Compliments ol NEW PALTZ THEATRE GRETA and PETE REITANO NEW PALTZ TAVERN BAR and GRILL 46 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Phone 6811 THE CAMPUS RESTAURANT 76 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. FRED'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP South Chestnut Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Compliments of MR. and MRS. CARLETON VAN de WATER Compliments of DuBOIS DAIRY Distributors of ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS 60 Compliments of BAGLEY'S MARKET TILLSON. NEW YORK Newton W. Wright GARDINER, NEW YORK BULLDOZING GRADING LAND CLEARING Phone: New Paltz 3060 TANTILLO'S MARKET GROCERIES - MEATS - VEGETABLES The Store With a Welcome OHIOVILLE. N. Y. Phone 6746 P ANTONY'S BAR and RESTAURANT OHIOVILLE. N. Y. Phone: New Paltz 6747 Pizza Served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday — 6 to 10 P M. At the NEW PALTZ DINER EAT IT HERE OR TAKE IT OUT Phone 6701 Closed Mondays Compliments of S. PARKS GLENN FUNERAL DIRECTOR Phone 6731 Compliments of ELLIOTT'S GARAGE Sales — OLDSMOBILE — Service 7-9 Platte Kill Avenue Thomas H. Elliott Success and Best Wishes To the Class of 1954 WALTER and VERONICA LUCZAI HASBROUCK FLOWER SHOP New Paltz 8004 Compliments of P. H. DuBOIS and SONS, INC. FRED MICHEL PLUMBING. HEATING and ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Phone: New Paltz 6078 CLINTONDALE SUPPLY COMPANY FEED - HAY - STRAW And All Other Poultry Supplies CLINTONDALE. N. Y. Phone 72023 HORNBECK BROTHERS PAINTING and PAPERHANGING Phone: New Paltz 8204 The Only Approved Business School in the Hudson Valley KRISSIER BUSINESS SCHOOL Manson Square POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. SECRETARIAL - ACCOUNTING Enroll Early Phone 2733 61 Compliments of Phone 6911 VARSITY CHEERLEADERS IZZJE JOYCE FLO MIRIAM JANE PAT POTTER BROS. Wesley Van Vliet SPORTING GOODS SERVICE STATION 294 Fair Street KINGSTON. N. Y. Phone 5119 TAXI SERVICE Phone: New Paltz 6541 TEXACO MARFAX LUBRICATION HAVOLINE MOTOR OIL TRAILWAYS - BUS TERMINAL MOBILGAS, OILS, and LUBRICATION JANSEN'S SUPER SERVICE 160 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Compliments of STUDENT COUNCIL 62 Compliments of JOHN GREY'S GARAGE GARDINER. NEW YORK Phone 3460 Compliments of Dial 3401 - 6931 JAS. M. DEARNLEY, Ph.G. PHARMACIST 127 Main Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. GEORGE MILLHAM and SON BILL — PAT LOG RAIL INN CHICKEN IN BASKET Route 208 NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Phone 6661 Compliments of RICHARD W. LENT Compliments of SAL TANTTLLO Compliments of MINNIE and ARTIE CROSS ROADS INN GARDINER. N. Y. Compliments of SANFORD ORCHARDS DEYO HASBROUCK INSURANCE Compliments of STANLEY HASBROUCK OF ALL KINDS 12 Orchard Heights NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Compliments of MORIELLO BROS. Phone 3241 63 Compliments of HENRY'S ELECTRICAL SHOP Store of 1001 Items GENERAL HARDWARE Moore's Paints and Varnishes Household Needs - Electrical Appliances Plumbing Supplies Main Street Phone New Paltz 3141 Phone 5566 THE MUSIC SHOP Your Musical Headquarters for All INSTRUMENTS, PIANOS, ORGANS, Etc. EXPERT REPAIRING 287 Broadway NEWBURGH, N. Y. Phone 4201 ARTHUR PRITCHET HEATING - PLUMBING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES 197 Main Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. OMN SORORITY Compliments of NEW PALTZ LAUNDROMAT 5 So. Chestnut Street THE FORESTERS' RESTAURANT HOME COOKED MEALS SANDWICHES - BEER - SOFT DRINKS Route 32, Between New Paltz and Tillson Phone: Rosendale 3591 MAJESTIC'S YOUNGSTOWN KITCHENS MEYERS PUMPS PHILCO REFRIGERATORS COLEMAN HEATERS Lawrence H. Morse BUILDING CONTRACTOR and ROOFER CLINTONDALE. NEW YORK 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 64 Phone: Clintondale 7-3352 Phone 3121 Compliments of DICK'S BAR and GRILL Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. TRIPOD STUDIO and CAMERA SHOP 72 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Phone 8104 Compliments of DOWNTOWN MARKET Compliments of Phone 8106 ULSTER APPLIANCE Compliments of REID and DONAHUE GULF STATION PHILLIP'S IEWELRY JEWELRY - WATCH REPAIRING 54 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Borden Products Are EMPIRE Known the World Over for Quality SUPER MARKETS Ask for Borden's Serving the area with the finest foods, economically priced. IF IT'S BORDEN'S IT'S GOT TO BE GOOD every day in the year. Main Street THE BORDEN COMPANY NEW PALTZ Empire . . . the SUPERS” of the Empire State 65 Business Phone Residence Phone New Paltz 6921 New Paltz 2274 BILL'S GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRS Bentor's Corners GARDINER. N. Y. WILLIAM CONNER, }R.. Proprietor________ Compliments of NEW PALTZ CO.-OP. G.L.F. SERVICE, INC. Compliments of MRS. JEROME LeFEVER Compliments of RAYMOND M. HASBROUCK Compliments of SUPERVISER FRANK G. ELLIOTT Phone 2981 NEW PALTZ TRACTOR EQUIPMENT FERGUSON TRACTOR and IMPLEMENTS Welding and Repairing Trucks Tractors and Heavy Equipment 5 Plattekill Avenue NEW PALTZ PASTRY SHOP Specializing in WEDDINGand BIRTHDAY CAKES PINE'S FURNITURE and GIFT SHOP FURNITURE - GIFTS LAMPS - DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES AND GREETING CARDS NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Phone 6131 LOUIS D. LeFEVER OLD COMPANY’S LEHIGH COAL NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Dial 4251 Phone 8103 Mary Lou Orchards JAMES BADAMI and SONS NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Compliments of RAYMOND J. MORRIS PLUMBING - HEATING CONTRACTOR NEW PALTZ. N. Y. Compliments of MARGIE'S DRESS SHOP 66 Compliments of SAMUAL ZIMET, D.D.S. OFFERM ANN'S STATIONERY - GIFTS - RECORDS GREETING CARDS TYPEWRITER RIBBONS - CARBON PAPER 73 Main Street NEW PALTZ. N. Y. A. D. McKINSTRY GROCERIES - ICE CREAM - FROZEN FOODS STATIONERY - TOBACCO - MEATS Main Street GARDINER. N. Y. Phone: New Paltz 2342 Compliments of OSTERHOUDT'S Compliments of Compliments of DOUG'S AUTO SERVICE AMOCO PRODUCTS NEW PALTZ LIQUOR STORE New Paltz 8000 Residence: 8462 Compliments of ED.'S COLLEGE INN FOUNTAIN and RESTAURANT SERVICE Oakwood and Main Compliments of EDMUND H. ZUPP, Reg. Pharm. Phone 6641 WHELAN DRUG AGENCY NEW PALTZ, N. Y. BETTY ARMSTRONG SHOPPE 96 Main Street NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Dial 8057 Compliments of PETE'S MEAT MARKET 67 This colophon in a fine yearbook says not just We will do” -But “we have done ’ We have enjoyed working with you on this, your 1954 yearbook. You have had our promise of an excellent publication. 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