North Collins High School - Reverie Yearbook (North Collins, NY)

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V 1 I learned that all the corsages and floral arrange- ments were made by Anna Marie Rizzo's florist shop. They really helped beautify the room and the ladies. Bill Adam is a traveling salesman for the super- sonic dishwasher invented by Ray Koningisor. Ray and Bill can't understand why more people don't buy the dishwasher. After all, the fact that the sound vibra- tions break more dishes than they clean is only a minor detail. fRay is now working on unbreakable dishes that can be used in his previous invention.D A new chain of stores has arisen-the S10 to S550 stores. Myrna Lawton and Jean DiPiazza originated the idea from the 5 and 10 cent stores that were popu- lar when we graduated. Charles Andolina shocked us all by announcing that he had just been appointed President of Vassar College. Charles hasn't changed much since high school. Flora Taber showed the world that the United States could do anything Canada could do. Her quin- tuplets have replaced the Dionnes in world fame. She tells us that five boys of the same age are quite a handful! Allene Aderman is the guide at the Smith sonian Institute. On taking a tour through there she points out Angeline Mardino's antique collection that she has donated. It surprised me to learn she took up such an interesting hobby. One of the most successful businesses, the Rylon Hosiery Company, is headed by Johnny Fazzalaro and Eddie Awald. Their product made them very popular with the women since Rylon is guaranteed never to run. Dave Brooker is the owner of the first jet passenger airline. Beatrice Nowak is his chief airline hostess. Bea's winning smile and Dave's speedy and safe air- craft really attract the passengers. At the table next to mine were seated the great trapeze artists, employed by Barnum and Bailey Circus, Charlotte Rynkiewicz and Pat Stephenson. They al- ways did make a good acrobatic team in gym class. With them was Marilyn Miller. I was pleased, but not too surprised to learn that Marilyn is a travel con- sultant for a nationally known railroad's vacation service. Anthony Alessi could not inform us as to what he was doing at the present except that he was in the Secret Service. Working on something dangerous and exciting was the only way he could be happy. For a hobby, Anthony is raising black orchids. He became interested in them while in Africa, getting informa- tion to write a book for one of the book reports he composed for English. As I rose to leave I thanked my hostess, Rose Marie, for making it possible for me to reminisce with my former classmates happy high school memories, and to learn of the successes they have achieved and the impression they have made upon the world.

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CLASS PBOPHECY My secretary had just brought in the mail and laid it on my desk. Maybe I should have continued being a teacher, although being vice-president of the Thill Party Noise-Maker Company certainly isn't dull work. On top of the pile of mail I saw the following invita- tion: You are cordially invited to attend the reunion of the Class of '56 at the Moulin Rose, Fifth Avenue, North Collins, New York on June 25, 1976 It has been twenty years since I graduated from North Collins Central, and I had lost track of many of my classmates. I was pleased for this opportunity to greet my old classmates and to learn of the successes they have attained. The Moulin Rose sounded familiar. Why this must be the Nightclub that Rose Marie Catalano built with the money left to her by her sixth husband! I wondered if Merrilee Lawton would be able to attend. She was saying something about judging at a 4-H dress review that night. She's certainly busy what with her 4-H club work, her teaching career, and her teen-age twin daughters. When I arrived who should I see sitting at the main table but the great writer, Myra Milius. Myra recently won a Pulitzer Prize for her book about rabbits. It was plain to see that everyone enjoyed the music by Dick Munson's orchestra. He featured jazz by jean Feltz and Richard Rowe. Kenny Myers took time from his heavy schedule of appearances to be present. When asked to sing a few numbers, Kenny responded, and I realized then why he was the idol of the bobby- soxersf' The food was delicious, but no wonder, with jim Clark as head chef. He received quite a bit of valuable experience working in the Colony House during high school and doing K.P. duty in the Air Force. Elmer Dustman informed me that he was now selling a new line of jetmobilesgthe Almer Conver- tible, which he designed himself. At present Theresa Burgio is advertising Elmer's cars on the super high- ways of North Collins. He tells us that his sales have almost doubled since he employed her. Angela George established a Nursery School for children of 'all colors, sizes, and kinds. Remembering Angela, I wonder who is taking care of whom. Jo- anne Diodato married soon after high school and fre- quently sends her eight girls to Angela's school. I hadnit realized that the new sensation in teeth had been created by Vincent Padalino. This new idea features fancy false teeth for every occasion. Vinny tells us that he became bored with ordinary dentistry. Catherine Renaldo makes great use of this new idea in teeth in her new movie, Forever Red. We knew that red hair would get her somewhere. Catherine's fan mail keeps her private secretary, Nancy Richmond, very busy, but Nancy still finds time to do the town- Hollywood, that is. Maurice Dole didn't like the climate of New York State and moved south to Texas where he became one of the richest oilmen. Recently he entered politics and is now Governor of Texas. The executive experience he received as Student Council President is probably a great help. Contrary to my belief, Bonnie Luther stayed single and became the world's leading dress designer. Her styles long ago replaced Christian Dior's. Christine Greuschow and Pat Detwiler opened a beauty salon in North Collins a few years ago. Women come from all over, especially New York City to bene- fit from the new hair styles and hair colors created by these girls. Frances Ricotta, the homemaking0teacher at NCCS, frequently uses beauty tips from these girls in her classes. Dave Montaldi is also a member of the faculty. He took over Mr. johengen's work of Guid- ance Counseling and coaching. Never before have girls been members of the basketball team. 24

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A-...MY . CLASS Wlll As we the Senior Class of 1956 bring to a close our elementary and high school education, we wish to declare this to be our last will and testament. To the Freshman and Sophomore classes we leave our good luck and sincere wish that their Senior years will be as enjoyable as ours has been this year. To the junior class we bequeath the following: To Frank Warnes and Peter Loretto, Bill Adam wills his second story height, but keep your heads out of the clouds, boys. To Margaret Neifergold and Marjorie Witt- meyer, Bonnie Luther and Allene Aderman will their love for square dancing. Charles Andolino and Anthony Alessi will their Business Law books to anyone in the Jun- ior class that is taking Business Law on the con- dition that everyone will pass like they are going to do. Dick Rowe, David Brooker, and Richard Munson have decided to give up their well-earned positions in the band to Donald Eppolito. Merrilee Lawton and Beatrice Nowak leave their scholastic abilities to Joyce Taylor who seems to be doing quite well. Myrna Lawton bequeaths her gay, fun loving nature to Lucretia Cocca whom we feel is worthy of it. To joseph Pellegrino, John Fazzalaro leaves his ability to get around teachers in a smooth way. jean DiPiazza and Frances Ricotta will their see no evil, hear no evil, and speak no evil at- titude to Eva Mae Wilson. Angela George wills her mirthful laugh to Mary Loretto who we feel will have as much fun as Angela did. Anna Marie Rizzo and Angeline Mardino give up their favorite recipes for pizza to anyone in the Junior class that likes pizza. Christine Greuschow wills her love for hill- billy music to Evelyn Polzin and Harold Wil- liams. Jim Clark leaves his well-dressed appearance to Vincent George. Remember Vinny, it always pays to look your best. Catherine Renaldo leaves to Mae Vara her ability to make a friend and keep it. Ken Myers leaves his ever ready foot on the gas peddle to Bob Hadley. Joanne Diodato leaves to Donald Peters her bashful ways. Her motto to be 'seen and not heard comes in very handy. Elmer Dustman and Eddie Awald will their straight hair to Keith Dillingham. Theresa Burgio has decided to leave to Fran- ces Fazzalaro her co-operation in class affairs. Theresa's co-operation has always been a great help. Marilyn Miller and jean Feltz leave their silent manners to Mary Ann Gawlak and Agnes Kelly. Pat Detwiler and Rose Marie Catalano pre- sent their cheerleading ability to Marilyn Ricotta. Keep up the good work, Marilyn. David Montaldi leaves his love for basketball to Bill Lawton who seems to do quite well. Carol Thill leaves her dignity, quick smile and readiness to help in any situation to Eliza- beth Koch. Charlotte Rynkiewicz and Pat Stephenson will their continued friendship to Dorothy Alff and Pat Bowman. Myra Milius wills her search for knowledge to Marica Whaley and Dorothy Macakanja. To Louie Richmond and Paul Adam, Maurice Dole leaves his love for shop. Ray Koningisor leaves his readiness to debate on any subject to Louie Macakanja. ,Nancy Richmond wills her roving eyes to Doramae Hadley who we are sure will use them to her advantage. Vinny Padalino leaves his class leadership to Louie Catalano, who we hope will continue the good work. Flora Taber leaves her ability to fit in small places to Irene Catalano. This concludes the Senior Class Will of 1956, written this 25th day of May, in the year nine- teen hundred and fifty-six, in the village of North Collins, county of Erie, State of New York. Signed by: