Oneonta High School - Oneonta Yearbook (Oneonta, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1939 volume:

1 my 4 Q '-' 1 N ' it 1- a t D .W . Nun 2 .-:i i . h . n . ,M l N .I H 1 I af, 1 A YEAR BOOK o PUBLISHED BY Q The Senior Clogs of the Oneonta High School O. H. S. ANNUAL VOLUME FIFTEEN NINET EEN THIRTY- NINE HAROLD O. CARLTON DEDICATION To Harold O. Carlton -A PIONEER IN THE INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS IN SAFE DRIVING A WISE COUNSELLOR AND A TRUE FRIEND OF YOUTH WITH DEEPEST APPRECIATION AND AFFECTION WE, THE CLASS OF NINETEEN THIRTY-NINE DEDICATE OUR YEAR BOOK ALMA MATER Where the peaceful river lloweth, By hills with verdure crowned, We have sought our Alma Mater: With her praise our hearts abound. ln her halls so grand and stately May we serve the present hour: Ever striving to be loyal, Gaining courage, strength and power When lile's battles we are fighting, We will aim our part to do: Then onward, ever onward, To thy lessons we'll be true. Oneonta, we will praise thee, As long as lite shall last: We will lilt our hearts and voices For sweet mem'ries of the past. ' 1 1 N 1 sv Q AY 1 .j, .p.,- 4, -Ms! X X Xxxt GEORGE J. DANN, AB., Pd.D Superintendent of Sclwoois JOSEPH C. MC LAIN, AB., A,M Prlncipal FCUIY -1--- I G Pusuc sci-1ooLs DRIVER TRAINING CAR QNEONTA, mx Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine OUR FACULTY l. This is the very active Miss Lawrence, our vice-principal. who also finds time to dress very smartly. Her specialties are displaying smiles and worrying about Seniors. 2. Mr. Martin's hobby is raising an attractively groomed mustache. He always pre- fers his home town, Amsterdam, for weekends. He deserves a great deal of credit for the excellent work he has done this year in promoting the thrift campaign. - 3. Mrs. Coutant is the most fun-loving of our teachers. She is truly a lover of sports. She was the guiding genius of the Chemistry Congress in April. 4. Mrs. Waters amazes us with her knowledge of English literature,.but it is her spontaneous class-room wit and sense of humor that delights us. - 5. Mr. McLain, our principal, is truly the best of good fellows. The little time he has left from school work is divided among several interests. such as his new car, church affairs, the Rotary Club lol which he is Presidentl, and two charming young ladies. Betty and Josephine by name. 6. The lnseparablesn. Misses lrma and Katherine lngersoll. The former is responsi- ble for the excellent assembly programs and dramatic productions: the latter is the inspiration of the French Club. 7. Mr. Carlton. alias Bus , has done fine work this year in directing the safe driving courses. His two favorite pastimes are keeping 4th period study hall and scien- titically raising chickens. 8. Mr. Lawler, a family man, is President of this city's Kiwanis Club. He quietly and efficiently directs the Science Department in O. H. S. 9. Mrs. Stewart is definitely dependable, delightfully different, and decidedly a dis- ciplinarian with an inexhaustible knowledge of Caesar, Cicero and Virgil. IO. Miss Bennett's interest is devoted to music. Under her excellent direction O. H. S. has developed a successful girls' ensemble. II. Mrs. Super likes a good joke and therefore is dubbed a chuckler . First or seventh period she is just as full ol pep as ever. Page Nine Oneonta High School ' The Senior Annual 0 y I FACULTY LIST Nineteen Thirty-nine George J. Dorm. A.B.. Pd.D. ,,,, fffe , e,e,e,e,e ,, ,,,, Superintendent ol Schools Union College Joseph McLain, M.A. ,,, , ,,.,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,, , , , Principal I Cornell Edna M. Lawrence, M.A. ,,,,,,,.,L.L..,., ,,,, , ,,, New Yorlc University Frances B. Bates, B.P.E. jArnoId College ol Physical Educationj ,, ,,, Raymond Beecher, B.S. ll-Iartwiclcj ,,,,,,., , ,,,,,, ,, ,, ,,,,, Marjorie A. Bennett jCranej . ,,,,,, L,L,L, ,, ,,,, ,,,, , I'IeIen M. Brink, A.B. jState College lor Teachersj ,,,,,, Edith B. Bryant. A.B. lSyracusej , .,,,. ,, ,, ,,, ,,, Harold O. Carlton jOswego Normalj ,,, ,,,, Madeleine F. Coutant, M.S. jCorneIlj ej ,L,L,L..L ,, ,,, Frances D. Disbrow, B.S. jSt. Lawrenc Mary E. Ferguson, B.S. jState College lor Teachersj ,,, , Lena O. Freeborn jThomas Normalj ,,,, ,,,,,., , ,, , Robert E. Gardner jBeIgium Musical Collegej ,,, , , Vice-Principal Physical Training Commercial Subjects ,,, ,,, Music ,,, , Social Studies ,,,,,, ,,, English Mechanical Drawing ,,,-..,,.,,,, Chemistry ,,,,,, , Mathematics Commercial Subjects ,,,,,,, Art ,,-., - Music I-Iarold M. I-lunt, M.A. jPittsburghl , ,,,,,, ,, .,,, . ,,,, Social Studies Irma J. Ingersoll, B.O.E. jSyracusej ,,, ,,,,, Dramatics and Public Spealcing Katherine P. Ingersoll, A.B. jSyracusej ,, ,,,,,, , ,.- . , , ,, , ,, ,,,, ,,,,,, ,, English Frances C. Johnson, M.A. lState College for Teachersj,, Mathematics and Social Studies George A. Kershaw, B.S. jState College lor Teachersj ,, , , ,, ,, , ,, Mathematics John T. Lawler, A.B. jSt. Lawrencej , ,,,, , ,,,, ,, Glenn J. Leathersich, B.S. jSyracusej , ,, ,,, Vif. Edwin Long, B.S. jMiddIeburyj ,,,,.,.,.. ,...,, Craig T. Martin, B.S. jNew Yorlc Universityj --, ,,,, Clara E. Schairer, M.A. jMiddleburyj .,,,,,,,, -, ,, . Mildred P. Stewart, A.B. lCorneIIj , , ,,,, ,,,,,,.,.. ,,,. -'.-, ,- .,.-,,,,.. Barbara A. Super, A.B. lState College tor Teachersl .,,,,,,,, Ruth H. Van Deusen, A.B. jState College lor Teachersj ,,,,, ,,,, Ruth L. Van Deusen. B.S. in L.S. lDrexeI Institute, Philadelphiaj -- 1 Susan I-I. Waters, A.B. lState College lor Teachersj ,,,,,,, , ,,, P, Mai-iam Woll, B.S. jCornelIj , f , . ,,,,,,,,.,... ,,, ,,,, ,,, Page Ten ,,, ,,,, Physics Commercial Studies Physical Training Commercial Subjects German and French Latin ,, , .English ,,, ,-,,, English , , , J, Librarian , , ,i ,,,,,,,, English ,,, Cieneral Biology 01101111111 llilglz Srl11111! 0 Thr' Sr'111r11' 11111111111 0 .Yi11r'f1'1'11 Tl1i1'l,v-111111 FACULTY First row, tett to rlght Mrs. Super, Mrs. Vtfaters, Miss Freeborn, Mrs. K. lnqersott, Mr, McLain, Mrs: Bennett, Mrs. Brtnlr, Mrs. Stewart Second row Mtss Wott, Miss Schairer, Mrs. Bates, Mtss P. lnqersott, Mrs. Dtsbrow, Miss Var Deusen, Mrs. Coutant, Miss Ferguson, Mrs. Van Deusen Third row Miss Johnson, Mrs. Bryant, Mr, Beecher, Mr. Cartton, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Lawler Mr. Kershaw, Mr, Gardner, Mr. Leathersich, Mr. Martin I'f7flF' IQ'll'l'I'!I Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine THE SHIPS OF LIFE Amazing are the ships that sail Upon the seas todayg They are complete in each detail And modern in every way. But what about the other shipsg The ships of each man's life That carry him on earthly trips Of pleasure and of strife. FRIENDSHIP can guide you to the port Wherein success doth lie. Be careful of the friends you sportg Let no good friendship die. WORSHIP not the worldly things Like money, fame and fung But place your faith in God who brings Rewards for deeds well done. SPORTSMANSHIP will see you through As long as you play fair. Do as you'd have man do to you! And you'll find peace everywhere. HARDSHIP is the strcmgest test Which very few endureg And so remains none but the best, The honest, brave and pure. These are the ships that take you To ports of joy and strife. These are the ships, you are the crew Of all these ships of life. FRANK 0'DONNELL ++ SHADOW OF TOMORROW . We have drunk from the fountain of knowledge To enter a world of remorse, And it is our solemn duty To guide life's ship in its course. It is ours to succeed in life's battles, Not to balk in the face of defeat. Will we keep our heads if we succeed, Or be drunk with the wine of conceit? The world is a sea of corruption Where millions are groping in dread, Blind to the schemes of the many Who by wealth, fame and power are led. Today we must plan for tomorrow And heed the advice of the wise, For we cannot control the future g We can only predict and surmise. We have built the base for vocation, Some whwh stand sturdy and strongg Are you one of the hapless slackers Who are content just to roll along? FRANK 0'DONNELL Page Twelve O. H. S. Within its portals security we foundg Within its rooms knowledge did abound. The years marched by with rapid stepg Yet each memory will be kept Of faces, voices, places we knew, Long after life's curfew. We look today for what the future will bringg Yet tomorrow of the past we sing. Show the past to me in reveries, From the storehouse of my memories, That conquer time's vast space, Yet are gone without a trace: Friendship founded on true loyaltyg Worthy of a kingdom's royalty, Good times at work and play,- These years have lasted but a day. We look today for what the future will bring, Yet tomorrow of the past we sing. PHYLLIS ARBUCKLH + + DREAMS Dreams are for fools-and I am one: I dream of tasks never to be done,' I dream of the beauty of the powerful seas 5 And the majesty of the mighty trees, I dream of castles in the airy But when I look they are not there. I dream of true blue friends And loyalty that never endsg I dream of having a wonderful book, And reading by a laughing brook: I dream of a beautiful dog Who looks upon me as a God, I dream of winters and of springs, And so of many other things. I haven't anything, but it seems I am happy in my dominion of dreams. PHYLLIS ARBUCKLE + + APRIL NIGHT I walk along in the mist and the rain, The wind and I are alone, The kiss of the balmy air brings pain But peace in my heart is sown. The old trees creak and moan and sigh, They seem to pity me. Dark clouds and soft rain veil the sky, But I at last am free. For I've left behind the bustle and rush, The busy streets and the glaring lights, And the stillness of the lane says, Hush As I walk alone on an April night. ELEANOR HUNTINGTON CLASSES -.f 4nff',,-,.W AM-.L A , M . K , A I S v 1 w 1 E , Oneonta High School Vivian Ahlstedt Viv She's full of pep and s'mile and fun College Course Organizations: Chorus 1. 2 Angelo Amatuccio Jr. If he will. he will: you may depend upon it Commercial Course Karl Anderson Item. that no woman shall come within a mile of my court State High School Course Organizations: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4: Music Club 4: Track Manager 3 Ruth Arbuckle She glides in modest innocence Normal Course Antoinette Bagnardi ..Baggy,, For man is a giddy thing, and this is my conclusion College Course Organizations: French Club 41 History Club 4 Prrge' I u1u'fv1 n The Senior Annual Nineteen Thirty-nine Victoria Allegretti Vicki Great brown eyes, at times demure Commercial Course Organizations: C 0 in ni e r c i :i l Club 2 R-alph Amitrano Ralph Be silent, for silence never betrays you State High School Course Phyllis Jane Arbuckle Felix Best of comfort and ever welcome College Course Organizations: Chemistry Squad 3, 4: Leaders Club 3. 4: French Club 4 Donald Babbitt Bobo Decrease not, but grow faster than the years State High School Course O1'g2ll1lZ21tl0llS'Z Football Mun- ager 4 Jennie Baldo Shorty A light heart lives long College Course Organizations: Latin 3: History 4: Chemistry Squad 3, 4: Commercial Club 4 Offices Held: Echo Board Oneonta High Srhool Louise Baldo Weesie Always' merry. always ga,y. Laughing and talking the live- long day! College Course Organizations: Music 2: Chorus 1. 2: Latin Club 2 Carol Becker Kackie 'Tis a very good thing. you know. To have two strings on your bow College Course Organizations: Dramatic Club 3. 4: Latin Club 3. 4: Music Club l. 2. 3, 4: Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 3. 4 Oflices Held: Class Secretary 3: President of Music Club Prizes Won: Poetry Prize 3 Gerald A. Bennett Jerry'l Today I am a man State High School Course Martha Mae Blake Just one broad infectious smile College Course Organizations: Debating Club 1: Music Club l. 2: Latin Club 3. 4: History Club 4: Dra- niatir Club 4 Robert Boolrluout Bob Describe him who can, An abridgement of all that is hnest, in man College Course Organizations: Orchestra 1. 2: Football 4: Basketball 4: Chemistry Squad 3: Sports- manship Brotherhood 1, 2. 3: National Honor Society 4 Omces Held: Class Cabinet 2, 3: Class President 4: Business Manager of Annual 4 Prizes Won: Varsity O 4 The Senior Annual N inrtecn Thirt-v-nine Clara Beams This girl is so quiet. She never causes a riot State High Course Organizations: Music Club 2: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Home Eco- nomics Club 1 Edith Beers Edie There's a radiance in her face College Course Organizations: Leaders Club 2. 3, 4: French Club 3: Latin Club 3. 4: Chemistry Squad 4: Chorus 1 Omces Held: Class Cabinet 3 Robert Bennett Bob He rose, the tallest of them all State High Course Organizations: Music Club 3, 4: Orchestra l. 2, 3. 4: Band 1. 2, 3. 4: Booster Band 3. 4 Howard C. Blanchard Good things come in small packages College Course Organizationsz Train Trusts 3: Trnflic Squad 4 Teresa Frances Bourgeois Franny She doeth little kindnesses which most leave undone or despise College Course Organizations: Latin Club 2, 3. 4: History Club 3. 4: I-'rensh Club 3. 4: Dramatic Club 3, 4: Chemistry Squad 4: Na- tional Honor Soclety 4 Otlices Held: Senior Annual Board, 3. 4: News Editor 4: Echo Board 4 Page Fifteen Umwnta High Sfhonl Alberta Bowes Bert It is better to know something and say nothing than to know nothing and say something College Course Organizations: History Club 2. 3, 4: Latin Club 3. 4 Charles Bramsen Chuck A good heart is better than all the heads in the world State High Course Organizations: Six Man Foot- ball 4: Wrestling 2 Elizabeth Bronner Bonnie Silence may be more musical than any song College Course Organizations: Chorus 1, 2 Olhces Held: Class Treasurer 1 Floyd W. Byam Wisely and slow: they stumble who run fast State High Course Patrick Cerra Pat An honest man's the noblest work of God! State High Course Organizations: Basketball Man- ager 2. 3. 4: Traflic Squad 4 Page Simivmz 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Yi11CfI'C'1'I Thi7'f'l'-liilfl' Jeanne Bradt Her hngers shame the wiry key. They dance so light along College Course Organizations: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Music Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Leaders Club 1. 2: Latin Club 4: Or- chestra A 2. 3. 4: Germain Club 3, 4: Dramatic Olub 3, 4: Chorus 3, 4 Offices Held: Secretary Music Club 4: Cabinet 1. 3 Robert Bresee l'Bob The atmosphere is fine. up where I breathe College Course Organizations: '1 rat1ic Squad 4 Marion Burnett l'Peachie Her ambition is to rise: Not in position. but in size State High Course Organizations: C 0 mm e r cial Club 2: Chorus 1. 2 Clad Cargin But few really know this fellow Commercial Course Organizations: Tratllc Squad 4 Maud Charlotte Chamberlin Peggy Doesn't talk much-just does' things State High Course Organizations: Home Economics Club 3, 4 Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Doris Chapin Rusty Quiet? Well. yes. when she feels that way: But don't fool yourself that she's so every day College Course Ivan Chestney Ike Two heads are better than one State High Course Richard E. Cole One Punch Watch out. I eat my spinach College Course Organizations: Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Band 2. 3: Football 4 Ofiice Held: Class Treasurer Prizes Won: 1937 trophy for most intramural points: Var- sity O 4 Albert Colone Eddiqate Napoleon was small. too College Course Organizations: Manager 1Bas- ketball 2. 4: Baseball lm Ofiice Held: Animal Board 4 Robert B. Crandall Bob The true way to be sporty is to make other people believe you so College Course Organizations: Track 3, 4: Foot- ball 4: Basketball 4: Base- ball 4 Nineteen Thirty-nine Jean Chesbro Her earnestness is in direct. proportion to her ability Commercial Course Organizations: C 0 in m e r cial Club 2, 3. 4: Music Club 2 Offices Held: Secretary Commer- cial Club 4 Jayne Cole I regret that I have but one heart to give to the boys College Course Organizations: Music Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1. 2: Bandwagon 1. 2, 3: Leaders Club 4: Band 4 Otiices Held: Vice President of Freshman Class Marion Elizabeth Collier Cupie Theres some goodness about her Commercial Course Organizations: Chorus 1. 2. 3.4 Margaret C. Craig Margie-I' Not sad. not gay, Just pleasant each day! Commercial Course Raymond N. Crane Iclc The best men are molded out of faults College Course Organizations: Echo Board 2, Page Sewrlteell Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Melvin Crosby Floppy State High Course Is there a step I oan't do? 3, 4: History Club 2 Marion DeAngelo Always ready to do her part: Always' does it with her heart College Course Organizations: Latin Club 2, 3. 4: French Club 3, 4: History Club 4: Dramatic Club 3. 4: Leaders Club 4: National Honor Society 3, 4: School Play 4: Music Club 2, Kellogg Prize Speaking 3: Annual Board 4: Echo Board 4 Oflices Held: Sec. Latin Club 2: Vice-Pres. French Club 41 Prizes Won: Numeral 2 Roger I. Dales Ronge Young Lochinvar has come out of the West College Course Organizations: Football 2, 3, 4: Tennis 3, 4: Baseball 2: School Play 4: Traflic Squad 4: Class President 2 Ethel Marguerite Davidson Spike Hope is a. 1over's stan Commercial Course Organizations: Commercial Club 3: Home Economics Club 4 Ruth Diamond Would there were more like her State High Course Organization: Home Economics Club 3, 4 Office Held: President Home Economics Club 4 Page Eigli teen Nineteen Thirty-nine John Karpialr Cymlro Russian Yashlco' Some are born great: some achieve greatness College Course Organizations: National Honor Society 3. 4: Bandwagon 3 Offices Held: Class Treasurer 2: Class President 3: Treasurer Nation-al Honor Society 4: President Athletic Associa- tion 4 George DeLaMater He was in logic a great critic. Profoundly skilled in analytic College Course Org'anizations': French Club 3. 4: Chemistry Club 3. 4: Band- wagon 2g Debating Club 1 Oflices Held: Class Cabinet 1: Pres. Chemistry Club 3: Pres. Brain Trust 4: Pres. Model Airplane Club 3 Prizes Won: General Science 1: Physics 2: Chemistry 3 Otto Danzi OH A merry heart goes all the way College Course Frances M. Delello 'lgrnilesl' O Juliet, some Romeo will get you yet Commercial Course Organizations: Music Club 2: Commercial Club 2. 3, 4 Oflices Held: Secretary Com- mercial Club 3: President Commercial Club 4 Hazel B. Dietz I-laziem There is' a lady sweet and kind State High Course Organizations: Orchestra 2: Chorus A 4 Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Martha Disbrow Mart She has a way to chase despair. To heal all grief, to end all care College Course Organizations: Sportsmanship Brotherhood 1, 2, 31 Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4: Leaders Club 2. 3. 4: Music Club 3: French Club 4: School Play 3 Offices Held: Vice - President Sportsmanship Brotherhood 3: Vice-President Leaders Club 4 Anthony Drago Tony Easy come. easy go: unassum- ing. don't you know College Course Organizations: Commercial Club 4: Basketball 2, 3. 4 Martha Ann Elwood Mart Aniiability shines by its own iight College Course Organizations: Girls' Leaders Club 3. 4: Echo Board 4: Ger- man Club 2. 3. 4: Chemistry Squad 4: Home Economics Club 3. 4 Ofhces Held: Pres. Girls' Lead- ers Club 4: Sec. Chem. Squad 4: Sec. Athletic Association 4: Vice-Pres. German Club 4 Henry Estle l'Ted Drums along the Susquehanna State High Course Organizations: Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 41 Band 1. 2, 3, 41 Music Club 1 Marguerite Ferguson Peggy Beware! Spontaneous combustion! State High Course Organization: Cheerleaders Club 2 3 4 Office 'I-leld: Secretary of Class2 Nineteen Thirty-nine Martin Donlin l-lunlcieu The best of men have ever loved repose College Course Organizations: Music Club 2. 3, 4: French Club 4: Band- wagon 2, 3 Scott Eakeley Scotty Talk ye of all his wondrous' works College Course Organizations: Baseball 2. 3. 4: Annual Board 4: Basketball 2. 3, 4: National Honor So- ciety 3. 4: Traffic Squad 4 Offices Held: Pres. of Class 1: Treas. of Class 3: Cabinet 2: Pres. Latin Club 4: Treas. Dramatic Club 4 Prize Won: Varsity O David Epstein Eppy To his friends. he reveals a personality magnetic and alive College Course Organizations: Dramatic Club 3, 4: History Club 3, 4: Latin Club 3. 4: French Club 4: Echo Board 3. 4: Traffic Squad 4: Class Cabinet 2. 3: School Play 3. 4 Offices Held: Vice- Pres. Dra- matic Club 4: Sec. History Club 4 Prize Won: Kellogg Prize Speak- ing Contest 3 Florence A. Faulkner rrunyl' Her heart. and hand: both open and both fair Commercial Course Doris Fesler She has a garden in her face Commercial Course Page Nineteen fJI7l'011fll High Sfhool Ralph Fisk To be liked by all is the highest coinpliinent. we can pay College Course Organizationsz Trains Squad 4: Echo 4 Office Held: Treasurer of Class 4 Prize Won: Bookkeeping 2 Clarence E. Fletcher Ngoapym What: mortal would not play the devil? State High Course Organizations: Football 2. 4: Booster Band 4: Band 3. 4: Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4: History Club 3. 4: Music Club 4: Trael-: 3, 4 Juliet R. Callucci Judy And dark and true and tender is t.he lass State High Course Orgatnization: Home Economics Club 4 Donald Garrison Don A student on whom we can always depend. Aloyalelassinate and a staunch friend State High Course Organization: Mathematics Club 4 Mary Cravelin And fun she is': and right good fun College Course Organizations: Echo 4: History Club 41 Chemistry Squad 4 Page Tlt'l'lI:ljf The Senior A nnual Nineteen Thirtlv-nine Ruth Fitch Oosey She is quiet as a mouse or cveu two of them College Course Oi'ganizations: Latin Club 3. 4. French Club 4: Music Club 2, 3 Catherine France 'fee' A pleasant disposition is a joy forever College Course Organizations: Latin Club 3. 4: Music Club 4 Office Held: Class Cabinet 4 Helen Canley Irish Her winning grace charms everyone State High Course Organization: Dramatic Club 4 Daugbn Ceer lllled' Wrapped in sunshine. she walks in beauty College Course Organization: German Club 2. 3. 4 Offices Held: President of Ger- man Club 4: Class Cabinet: 2 Marion S. Graves NCravyl She is wise. for she is graveisv College Course Organizations: Chorus 1, 2. 4: Latin Club 4: Chemistry Club 4 Omfonta High Srhool Wilma Green Wimpy A bright spot on any landscaple State High Course Organizations: Music Club 2. 4: Chorus 1, 2 Frances E. Crosse Frany Life. what art thou without Love? Commercial Course Organizations: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Bandwagon Mary Gurney Mayr If personality is the door to success. shes holding the key State High Course Organizations: Music Club 2. 3. 4: Girls' Ensemble 3, 4: Girls' Leaders Club 2: Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4 Carroll Hand Johnny Wit and wisdom go together Commercial Course Wanda Hartwell She was a scholar, and a ripe and good one. Exceeding wise. fair spoken, and persuading College Course Organizations: Home Ec. Club 3, 4: Latin Club 3. 4g Chem. Squad 4 OmC6 Held: Vice-Pres. of C1ass4 Prizes Won: Latin 1: General Biology: Physics The Senior' Annual Ninetrmr T hirtlv-nizzc Elizabeth Griffin Betty And lightly was her slender nose, tip-tilted like the petal of a flower State High Course Organizations: Home EC, Club 3. 4: Girls' Cheerleaders 3, 4: Dramatic Club 3. 4: Orches- tra 3. 4 Robert Groves Bob Consistency leads to success College Course Organizations: German Club 3. 4: Dramatic Club 4 Oflice Held: Treasurer German Club Milton Haines ' Mit If at nrst you don't succeed. try. try again State High Course Charles J. Hanor Chuck As patient and as' still, and as full of good will College Course Organizations: Chemistry Club 3, 4: History Club 3. 4: Traf- fic Squad 4 Henry Hastie Hank I love tranquil solitude And such society As is quiet. wise and good College Course Organizations: Chemistry Club 3. 4: Mathematics Club 4: German Club 4 Ofllce Held: Class Cabinet 4 Page T1l'1'IIfjf-Ulll' Omwnta High Sfhool Thomas Hebert Hebei Happy am I, from care Tm free. Why aren't they all content like nie? Commercial Course Organizations: Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4: Cheer- leaders 2. 3. 4 Prizes Won: Letter O 2, 3. 4 Paul Townsend Henry MPT. The man who retails smiles Commercial Course Organizations: Traflie Squad 4: Commercial Club: Baseball Manager 3. 4 Kenneth Hobbs Corky A heart unspotted is not easily daunted College Course Organization: German Club 2. 3. 4 Mary Hodges Theres littlc of the melancholy element in her College Course Organizations: Annual Board 3. 4: Dramatic Cluib 3, 4: Latin Club 3. 4: Music Club 4: His- tory Club 4 Oflice Held: Class Cabinet 4 Paul C. Hubbard Hub He is a fool who cannot be angry, But he is a wise man who will not College Course Organization: Traffic Squad 4 Page T11'r'11fif-Iwo The Senior Annual Nineteen Thirty-nim' Doris L. Henderson !'DudyN The way to gain a friend is lo be one Domestic Science Course Organizations: Home Economics Club 4: Band: Orchestra Katherine Hickein Kitty Here comes a woman of comfort College Course Orzanizations: Music Club 2, 4: Home Economics Club 3: Bandwagon 2. 3 Fred Hodges Henle He knew what's what and thats as high as metaphysic wit can ily College Course Organizations: Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4: School Play 2: Six Man Football 4 Clifton Houck Red Silence is thc safest course for any man to adopt State High Course Elizabeth Hunt Betty Her foot has' music in it as she comes through the room College Course Organizations: Cheerleaders 2, 3, 4: Home Ec. Cluib 3: An- nual Board 4 Office Held: Cheermaster Prize Won: Kellogg Prize Speak- ing Contest 3 Oneonta High Srhool Eleanor Huntington El Snappy. gay. full of fufn. She has a smile for everyone College Course Organizations: Music Club 1, 2. 3. 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Leaders Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Latin Club 3. 4: French Club 4: Athletic Association 4: Na- tional Honor Society 2. 3, 4: Offices Held: Class Cabinet 1. 2. 3: Editor-in-Chief Annual 4: Class Vice-Pres. 3 Prizes Won: Art Prize 1: Geom- etry 2: English 3: Lincoln Essay 3: Letter 1, 2: Numer- al 3 Howard E. Jeffrey Bud Idle a while, is my philosophy. Why rush. why study? Just take life easily Technical Course Marion Jenlcs Her glossy hair was clustered o'er a brow Bright with intelligence. and fair and smooth Commercial Course Vivian Kelly Kelly Beauty enough tn make any man think so: Compliance enough not to coin- tradict him who shall tell her so Commercial Course Organization: Home Economics Club 4 George Kilquist Something between a hindrance and a help State High Course The Senior Annual 1Yi7'IPf!'l'11 Thirty-ninz' Patricia Jaclrson Patsy A Winsome. sunny nature-a trusty friend College Course Organizations: Music Club 2, 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4 Betty Jenks Yes, she's a jolly good lass State High Course Pearl Johnson Size governeth not the amount of wit or learning Sta te High Course ,Pepa Dorothy Kelso Dottie A pleas'ant face and a sweet character Domestic Science Course Organization: Home Economics Club 4 Anna Klublco Anne She bore a mind that envy could but call fair College Course Organizations: Latin Club 2, 3: French Club 3. 4: Chemistry Club 3. 4: Music Club 2. 3: Home Ec. Club 4 Ofhce Held: Class Cabinet 2. 3 Page Tzventy-three Oneonta H igh School William Kenneth Knislcern Two Ton Tony The silver blaring trombone began to slide Commercial Course Organizations: Band 1, 2. 3, 4: Orchestra l, 2. 3, 4: Music Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Booster Band 3, 4 Henry Kopl l-lanlcu I have an exposition of sleeping come upon me Commercial Course Organization: Six Man Foot' ball 4 Joan E. Lalor Through vanquished. she could argue still College Course Organizations: History Club 2. 3. 4: Music Club 3, 4: French Club 43 Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: Band 2. 3: Echo Board 4 Offices Held: Sec, of History Club 3: Pres. of History Club 4 Kenneth Logan Ken Still water runs deep College Course Oiganizatioiis: Track 3, 4: Bas- ketball 4: Airplane Club 3 Margariie Eleanor McCleary Elsa The hand that hath made you fair. hath made you good College Course Organizations: Latin Club 2, 3. 4: Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4: Lunch Club 3: Chorus 3: Na- tional Honor Society 3. 4: Kellogg Prize Speaking Con- test 3 Ofhce Held: Class Cabinet 3 Page T1f'crlfy-fozfi' The Senior Annual Nineteen Thirty-nine John Kolbosziewslxi Koby What's in a name? State High Course Inez LaMonie A quick brunette. well molded. falcon eyed State High Course Ruth Lemen Ruthie Her name may be Lemon. but she's a sweet one State High Course Je-an McCarthy Sweet as the day is long College Course Organizations: Latin Club 3. 4: French Club 4: Music Club 2, 3: Home Ec. Club 3. 4 Lorna McCook She looks as clear as morning roses. newly washed with dew College Course Organization: Latin Club 3. 4 Oneonta High School Kenneth C. McGowan HIAXCGII The knight of the burning midnight lamp Technical Course Organization: Chemistry Club 3, 4 Joe Maloney l'Joe The best of men have ever loved repose Commercial Course Organization: Commercial Club 2, 3, 4 Omce Held: Treas. of Commer- cial Club 3 Margaret E. Maples Margo Her voice was ever soft. gentle and low. an excellent thing in woman College Course Organizations: Music Club 1. 3: Chemistry Club 4 Nuncita Mastro Nome Amiable. impartial and good company State High Course Organizations: C o rn in e r c 1 al Club 2 Robert Miller Bob He could fiddle all the bugs off the sweet potato vine Commercial Course Organization: Music Club 4 The Senior Annual N inctcen Thirty-nine Richard MaCee Fibber Tell the truth and shame the devil Academic Course Organizations: C o m m e r c i al Club 4 Patrick M. Manti Pat I care for nobody. no. not I College Course Organization: Basketball 3. 4 Teresa Marlcley 'lTerry Lively. bright and full ot' fun State High Course Virginia Merchant Jimmy A good sport. Brst, last and always College Course Organizations: Girls' L4-adcrs Club 2. 3. 4: Latin Club 2. 3. 4: Music Club 3. 4: Chemistry Club 4: Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Band 3, 4: Echo Board 4 Office Held: Sec, of Girls' Lead- ers Club 4 Prizes Won: Intramural letter 1. 2. 3 John Molinari Molly Theres much here to bc discovered College Course Organizations: Latin Club 41 French Club 4 Priya' Tivrflzlgf-five Oneonta High School Agnes Mumford Aggie It's nice to be natural if you're naturally nice College Course Organizations: French Club 3. 4: Latin Cluib 4: History Club 4: Music Club 2. 3 Oflice Held: Pres. of French Club 4 Ruth Murdock i'Ruiliie Be good. sweet. maid, and yet who will be clever State High Course Organization: Home Ec, Club 3. 4 William Nichols Ohio A man of independent mind College Course Organization: French Club 3 Bessie Erma Osborne Berry Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit College Course Donald L. Palmer Skipper Wit. whither wilt? Collegie Course Organizations: Chemistry Club 3, 4: Chorus 1, 2: German Club 4 Prizes Won: General Science 1: General Biology 2 Page 7'u'enty-siir The Senior Annual Nineteen Thirty-nine Doris Munson Observe my ease in manner, and watch me if you can! College Course Organizations: Orchestra 1. 2, 3. 4: Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Home Ec. Club 4 Harriet Nesbitt l-lassym A perfect woman. nobly planned. To warn, to comfort and com- mand College Course Organizations: Orchestra 2: Band 2: Cheerleaders 1. 2. 3. 4: Latin Club 2, 3. 4: Music Club 2. 3, 4: Dramatic Club Ofhce Held: Pres. of Dramatic Club Prize Won: Kellogg Prize Speak' ing Contest 3 Franlc O'Donnell A poet is born: not made Commercial Course Oiganizationsi Annual Board 3: Journalism 4 Joseph Louis Oiello Chubby Truly a great athlete State High Course Organizations: Football 1. 2. 3, 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4: Base- ball 1. 2. 3. 4 Boris Panko There is mischief in this fellow State High Course f2l7l'077fl1 High Srhnol De-an Patriclr Pai All great men arc dying: I feel sick myself Technical Course Donald Francis Pidgeon Pidge Men of few words are the best men State High Course Organizations: Music Club 2. 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 1. Z. 3. 4: Booster Band 4 David J. Puccio l-larpo' For he's a jolly good fellow! State High Course Organizations: Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball 2 Office Held: Football Managcrft Prizes Won: Letter O Base- ball 2: Football 4 Esther Reed Chloe Blest with thc charm that's certain to please State High Course Madeline Rosher Mady Ambition oftentimes dwells in the quiet and reserved Commercial Course The Senior Annual Ninctrcn T hirty-fiinr Hazel Peck Blondie We know little of her but that little is good Commercial Course Organization: Chorus l. 2. 3. 4 Lena Pondolfino Pondy Music lends enchantment to her beauty College Course Organizations: Music Club 2. 3. 4: French Club 3. 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4 John Puylara Windjamer Truly an artist by birth State High Course Organizations: Echo Board 3, 4: Art Editor 2. 3. 4 Dorothy Richards Dot To know her once is to like her always Commercial Course Orgvanlzation: Commercial Club 3 Nicholas Rosher Nick Life is not so short but thc-re is time for courtesy State High Course Organizations: Echo Board 41 Baseball l. 2. 3 Page T11-wily-seven Oneonta High Srhnol Charles St. Onge Chuck Speech is great. but silence is greater State High Course Organizations: Band 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 2. 3, 4 Elizabeth Schelleng Berry Sho preferred to be good. rather than to seem so College Course Organizations: French Club 4: Music Club 4 Joseph Seider Joe Well done is better than well said College Course Organizations: German Club 3. 4 Prize Won: German 2 Margaret Shimer l'Shimer She goes about in quiet calm. A sport who's always game! College Course Organizations: Chorus 1. 2: Girls' Leaders Club 2. 3. 4: Latin Club 3, 4: Chemistry Club 3. 4: History Club 4 George Silliman Jess And when his lady's in the case, You know all other things give place Coliegs- Course l'r1gv Tzwvlrfjf-1'1'gllf 0 The Senior Annual 0 Ninntfcn Thirty-nine Traver Sanly If it isn't done thoroughly. it isn't done at all College Course Organizations: Latin Club 31 Dramatic Club 41 Chemistry Club 4: German Club 4 Thomas S. Sculley Tom S0 if I waste words now. in truth you must blame love State High Course Samuel Morrison Shearer Merry You can't live to be sixty going sixty Academic Course Organizations: Commercial Club 1. 2. 3, 4 Office Held: Pres. of Commer- cial Club Martha Short Mart Short in name but long in dependability State High Course Organizations: Home EC. Club 41 Ch0l'l1S 1. 2 Richard L. Simonson Dick I chatter. chatter as I go Commercial Course Organizations: History Club 4: Bowling' 4: Chorus' 1. 2 Onmnta High School Marion Slade Never cross and never snappy: Always pleasant, always happy College Course Organizations: French Club 3.4 Office Held: Editor-in-Chief of Echo 4 Prize Won: Numerals 2 Dorothy Marie Smith Daffy True love is better than glory Academic Course Organizations: French Club 3. 4: Latin Club 3, 4 Office Held: Sec.-Treas. French Club 4 Donald Starkweather Don What is highest and noblest in man conceals himself College Course Organizations: Dramatic Club 4: Brain Trusters 4: Chem. Squad 4 Ruth Stilson Peggy To sleep, perchance to dream State High Course Organizations: Chorus 2. 3: French Club 3 Albert L. Symonds Sy Still they gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew College Course Organizations: Latin 2. 3 0 The Senior Annual 0 wi Nineteen Thirty-nine Virginia Slawson Ginny She has a quiet. thoughtful way And knows more than she will say College Course Organizations: French Club 4: Chorus l. 2 Anthony Speranzi Tony Tony doesn't shirk. But he certainly hates to work College Course Organizations: Bandwagon 2, 3: Bowling 4 George Starr Starr Good heavens. what active feats yon artist shows! State High Course Organization: Boys' Leaders Club 4 Cordon Stronigan Dec Deny him merit if you can State High Course Shirley M. Utter Shirl Little in stature. big in heart. Kind of disposition ready to do her part College Course Organizations: French Club 3. 4: Latin Club 2, 3, 4: Girls Leaders Club 3. 4: Animal Board 4: Brain Trusters 4: Bandwagon 3: National Honor Society 4 Prize Won: Typewriting 3 Page Twenty-nine Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Robert Utter Sleepy Here is a man-but 'tis before his face: I will he silent AC?ld9l'l1lC Course Helen Isabelle Vandermark Vandy Silence sweeter is than speech Normal Course Organizations! Chem. Squad 4 Wilbur Waring Willie Music is my pleasure College Course Organizations: French Club 3: Chemistry Squad 4: Traffic Squad 4: Orchestra B 2. 3. 4: Class Cabinet 1, 4 Edward Wells Ed Fair and square in dealing with others College Course Organizations: Debating Club 1: French Club 4: 'Traffic Squad 4 Arthur Wilsey Art A merry heart. but true State High Course P11 ge T hirly Nineteen Thirty-nine Melvin VanBumbIe Mal Leisure that in trim gardens takes his pleasure College Course Marguerite Vanderwalker Margie Love is the sweetest thing' Commercial Course Organization: Commercial Club 3 Richard Lewis Weir 'lDic:k Old faithful, we roamed the halls' together! College Course Organization: Traffic Squad 4 Paul Wencl: Wencky Romeo has nothing on this man State High Course Organizations: Dramatic Club 3, 4 Helen Wislous A studious little lass' Commercial Course Organizations: History Club 2, 3. 4: Chorus 2. 3 Prize Won: Modern History Oneonta High Sfhool 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine Robert Wood Woody Charlotte Esther Make haste slowly Woolhealer Chad State Hlgh Course Her eyes all s'ongs without Organization: Chemistry Club 3 words Commercial Course Tressa Louise Wormufh Teddy A charming friend to all is s-he. Keith Wright Thebbest little pal a girl could Tmlv sir I take mimi ease e , . . College Course State High Course Organizations: Latin Club 4: Chemistry Club 3, 4 Oftlce Held: Class Cabinet 4 Edythe Mary Yager 8 6 Edd'e Roland Young Roi My own thoughts are my companions College Course By and by is easily said State High Course John Zagat-a Bene Wisely has the poet sung: Man may hold all sorts of posts If he'll only hold his tongue College Course Oiganizations: Basketball 32 Football 4: French Club 4: Tramc Squad 4 Lavern Butts, Jr. Bunky Harry Lockwood Gene Robinson He who tra?-rels alone travels A lion among' ladies is a I am what I am! astest dreadful thing Technical Course State High Course College Course Organizations: Chemistry Club Organizations: Baseball 3. 4: 4: History Club 4: Cam-era Football 2. 3 4' Boxing in Club 4: ciass cabinet 4 Basketball a. '4 ' 1,1190 Tflifiy- Viv Onrfnnta High Srhool 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Vinctccn Thirty-nine Seated--W. Hartwell. R. Bookhout, M. DeAnge1o, R. Fisk Standing-AT. Wormuth, H. Hastie, M. Hodges. W. Waring, M. Gravelin. E. Wells. C. France SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND CABINET President Robert Bookhout Vice President Wanda Hartwell Secretary Marion De Angelo Treasurer Ralph Fisk SENICDR CLASS I-IISTQRY IT WAS a cold, stormy evening. Mary and John Tomorrow were sitting by their cozy fireplace talking ol days gone by. Suddenly John exclaimed, Mary, where is that Family Album? We havent looked through it Ior months. Lets get it out and look it over. Why ol course, John, said Mary. l'lt's in the drawer ol the table in the parlor. John was back in a short time with his treasured Album ot the Class ot I939. Move your chair nearer mine, dear, said Mary as John placed the book in her lap. The Class ol I939, read John as he opened the book to the title page. Yes, it certainly was a very nice class, wasnlt it, John? John nodded. Look, Mary! There are the Freshman otticers and cabinet. See, there are Scott Ifakley, president: Jayne Cole, vice prsidentq Martha Blake, secretary: and Richard Cole, treasurer. The Cole children certainly took their place in that classf' Oh, John, wasn't there a nice looking group in the cabinet? There are Carol Becker, Jeanne Bradt, George DeLaMater, Ralph Fisk, Eleanor I-Iuntington, Wilbur Waring and Edward Wells. Pngr' Tlfirly-tlrn Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-mne Turn the Page, read John at the bottom of the page. Oh, look, Mary, there's Roger Dales as president of the Sophomore Class. Remember how the girls used to worship him that year? I certainly do! Look! There's that nice looking Marguerite Ferguson as secre- tary. She certainly has beautiful hair, said Mary with a sigh. And there's John Cymko as treasurer. He certainly is efficient. Mary, can you name all the people in the cabinet? Why, I think so, John. There are David Epstein, Scott Eakeley, Daughn Geer, Paul Hughes, Eleanor Huntington, and Anna Klubko. Turn the page, John. Mary, look among all those Juniors and Seniors who are charter members of the National Honor Society, is Eleanor Huntington as representative of the Sophomore Class. She certainly is a wonderful girl. On the next page there was a picture of the cast ol Big-Hearted Herbert . There were the familiar faces of Eleanor Huntington, Harriet Nesbitt ancl Fred Hodges. John, I certainly enioy looking at this book and remembering, don't you? Yes, it seems like old times to see their pictures. This picture of the Junior officers and cabinet certainly shows a group of brilliant and intellectual people, answered John. There are John Cymko, president: Eleanor Huntington, vice presi- dent: Carol Becker, secretary: Scott Eakeley, treasurer. Yes, and there are Edith Beers, Robert Bookhout, Jeanne Bradt, David Epstein. Paul Hughes. Anna Klubko, Eleanor McCleary, and Alex Rohacevitch, in the cabinet, concluded Mary. Turn the page, John. Oh, Mary, remember that play, The Late Christopher Bean ? lt was one of the most dramatic plays ever presented at O. H. S. lt certainly was marvelous. Three members of the Class of l939 took part in it. Yes, I surely remember Martha Disbrow, Harriet Nesbitt and David Epstein in it. Oh, John, exclaimed Mary, this picture on the next page shows the members of the National Honor Society. Why, there are six Juniors in this picture, said John. Harriet Nesbitt, Eleanor Huntington, Eleanor McCleary, Marion DeAngeIo, John Cymko and Scott Eakeley. They certainly represent their class. Hal ha, laughed John as he turned the page and there was the picture of the Senior Officers and Cabinet. They certainly look bold and daring, don't they, Mary? Why, John, how would you expect the Seniors to act and look? Oh, I guess they're only human, apologized John. Robert Bookhout is presi- dent, with Wanda Hartwell, vice president: Marion Defxngelo, secretary: and Ralph Fisk, treasurer. The cabinet members are Tressa Wormuth, Mary Hodges, Mary Gravelin, Catherine France, Wilbur Waring, Laverne Butts, Henry Hastie, and Edward Wells. They surely are an efficient and trustworthy group to carry out the senior offices. Yes, John, there is a very nice class of Seniors. Oh, John, see that picture of the cast of 'Going on I7'. That was a hilarious play. There were nine Seniors in it. They were Elizabeth Griffin, Eleanor Huntington, Harriet Nesbitt, Elizabeth Hunt, Martha Disbrow, Marion De Angelo, Donald Starkweather, David Epstein and Roger Dales. Oh, John, sighed Mary, that is the last picture. I do wish we had more pic-- tures to look at. John, you had better put this book away. We would not want anything to happen to it. Then we'lI fall asleep and dream of days gone by. MARION DE ANGELO, '39 Page Thirty-three Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine CLASS WILL - The Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1939 of the Oneonw, High, School E, the Senior Class of the Oneonta High School of the City of Oneonta, in Otsego County, the State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our Last Will and Testament, in manner and form fol- lowing: FIRST, we direct that all our survivors retain only pleasant memories of us. THEN: to the following are given and bequeathed: To Gertrude Sherman, Marion De Angelo leaves her ability as an apple-polisher which has been put to good use in recent years. The Seniors in Home Room IO leave their part of the best home room to the Sophomores who will take their place. George DeLaMater leaves his brilliant mind to Pa Wormuth so that he will be able to graduate next year. Bob Bresee leaves his No. l2's to Bruce Shearer, hoping he'll grow enough to fit them. To Louis Nadeau, Tommy Hebert leaves his ability to bluff. The Seniors of this year's basketball team bequeath bowls and scissors to next year's team. We know that they'll be gratefully received by the future Basketball Widows . Betty Hunt consoles her numerous boy friends by giving them a raincheck for Dorothy Jane Goldsmith. Fred Hodges leaves his ability as a sorcerer to George Waters. To Mary Krom, Margaret Shimer leaves ,her ability for making baskets. Nicky Rosher leaves his hot spot on third base to Bob Baggs. We bequeath a mute for Leon Patchin's tuba so that the students and teachers won't have to bring cotton. The French Club officers leave their interest in the club to Ruth Atkins. Alice Indian bequeaths her trips to Sidney to Rosalie Terpenning so that she can go roller skating. Richard MaGee leaves his ability to cook to Duane Simmons. To Harriette Dunbar we bequeath a i940 book of jokes so that she can find enough material for the Echo . Carol Becker gives and bequeaths her tiny corner in the orchestra to Lillian Blanchard, hoping she will have lots of fun competing with the brass. Eleanor McCleary leaves her crutches to any girl who is unfortunate enough to be in Shorty's gym class. E Shirley Utter leaves her seriousness to Winitred Relyea. Wilbur Waring leaves his tonette to anyone who will take it and cherish it. We know that Frank Hubbell's boasting about his car makes no impression on the girls so that we bequeath him the latest model, hoping he'lI have better luck. Betty Gritfen leaves Jimmy Champlin to Mrs. Van Deusen for safe keeping until she returns for vacations. Jeanne Bradt leaves her position as first clarinetist lplus the pillow for rehearsalsl to anyone Pop Gardner may appoint, hoping he can play the right piece at the right time. Joan Lalor leaves her masculine traits to Donna Hathaway. Harriet Nesbitt leaves her theme song Lonely Hearts lformerly of the Pillsbury's programl to Jeanette Baldwin. Mel Crosby leaves his ability to dance to Earl Platt. Page Thirty-four Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine The first floor standing room formerly occupied by Huntington and Bookhout. Gurney and Dales is hereby bequeathed to any twosomes who might spring up in the ensuing year. Dorothy Smith leaves to Nancy Lane the girls' badminton championship. To Donald St. John. Joe Otello leaves his plunges on the gridiron. Kenneth MacCowan leaves to Henry Cooley his ability to sleep in classes. Morrison Shearer leaves his ability to draw pictures to Mary Signor so that Anna Barnowski can admit they're pretty , Tom Sculley leaves his pugilistic ability to Robert Wendell. Buddy Butts leaves his frequent vacations to Herbie Cetman. Henry Hastie leaves his unused spelling book to Andy Angellotti: no doubt he'll use it more than Henry did. For the teachers' sake we bequeath name tags for the Heiner twins. Mary Cravelin leaves her sweet disposition to Virginia Maclntosh. Frank O'Donnell leaves his lnformer to any one who will take it. Scott Eakeley leaves his popularity to Herbert Escher so that the girls will have some one to make them feel good. To Mr. Carlton we leave the Camel Ad , hoping he'll take a hint after his day's Safe Driving classes are over. All the Seniors with brothers and sisters still in school leave them to Miss Johnson, who seems to be running out of them. To William Drew we bequeath IOO per cent banking every week for the school. George Silliman and Edith Beers leave their book Advice to the Lovelorn to Teddy Kohinke and Marion Howard, hoping they'll be able to use the information. LASTLY, we nominate, constitute and appoint to the future president of the in- coming Seniors. executor, without bond, of this our Last Will and Testament. hereby revoking all other and former Wills. We grant unto our executor full power and authority to sell and dispose of any and all property lunclaimedl. both real and per- sonal, owned by us at the time of our departure. This Will signed, sealed, published. and declared by Carol Becker and Dorothy Smith. representing Senior class. Sept Sept CAROL BECKER DOROTHY SMITH . THE SENIOR DIARY School opened today with many new Sophomore faces around. A call for football volunteers! Sept. ln assembly, Dean Mansfield talked on wild flowers. Sept Cheerleaders' assembly in which we learned new yells. Sept It has rained ten days straight. Sept Tri-county Teachers' Conference today. No school. Sept. Tomorrow morning we hear Anny Rutz tell about the Passion Play. Sept. This afternoon we heard Mr. White, a scientist colleague of Edison. Oct. Saturday we lost to Herkimer in a football game I3-O. Oct. Watta life-all work and no play. Oct. Were we surprised? Oneonta beat Sayre I3-6. Boy, oh, boy . . . Oct. A woman's statement that she is hurrying carries some wait. Oct. Yes, sir, Columbus McGee , they called me in them thar days! Oct. Columbus Day, so it's a holiday. Oct. Too bad we can't celebrate Columbus' wife's Day, too. Page Thirty-five Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-mne Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov. Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. O. H. S. beat Walton I3-6. Senior Reception afterward. The grass seems to grow greener on the other side of the fence. Clerical aptitude tests in study hall. Tomorrow O. H. S. vs. Bing. North. Who will win? Mexica Tapica Orchestra in assembly, 2:30. Everyone glad to see Mrs. Hinds back for a visit. Tomorrow the team goes to Greenfield. lGreentield won I3-Ol Beware of the goblins and witches. Halloween parade and dance in gvm Ouarterly tests today and tomorrow. Cheerleaders' dance at night. We beat Cooperstown 2l-I3 on Saturday. Armistice Day-no school. Last Friday and Saturday Echo Board went to Syracuse. Norwich beat us Saturday 6-O at Norwich. ll at first you don't succeed. too, foo again. Football squad dance tonight. These girls who wear perfume that holds you smell bound! Boo, hoo-my wooden whistle wooden whistle. They were struck with moonlightning. Thrills! romance! Thanksgiving recess. Advice from Mr. Carlton, Voice ot Experience: Drive it you're going to drive and park if you're going to 'spark'! lTake it or leave it.l Sidney beat us in our first basketball game. Walton beat us last Saturday. When he is battled, he stutters like a machine gun. We lost to Schenectady tonight. Looking at his paws alter crossing the desert, the cat said. Sandy Claws . We understand some students are majoring in alibiology. Better start being good or Santa won't visit you. Schenectady beat us again, but we beat Sidney Saturday. Christmas play in assembly. School closes. Oh. boy! lt's good to go and it's good to be back. We beat Herkimer in a close game. Flash! Hall the people that get married are women! Don't forget, qirls, clothes make the man-uncomfortable. Friday the l3th. Beware ot women especially. Worry is the interest you pay today on the troubles oi tomorrow. Quarterly tests. Nothing like a test tor finding out what you don't know. lt's so cold, my teeth are doing a tap dance. We beat Norwich! Are we good! Just ask us! Do we ever have the lun though!!! Cooperstown beat us by one point. 37-36. Foolosophy-Never invite trouble: it always accepts. Groundhog day: so all the girls dressed up. Bing. North beat us 23-22 in an exciting game. What careless people-we've lost a week of February already. Some women shilt their brains into neutral, and let their tongues idle on. Herkimer sought revenge and beat us. Water, water everywhere and me without a bathing suit. Will you be my valentine? This is so sudden-really. Binghamton Central outscored lnot beat! us. Page Thirty-six Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. hAan Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr Apr Apn Apu Apu Apn hAay AAay AAay hAay hAay hnay June June June June June June Iune June June June June June June 20 22 23 24 27 28 3 6 7 9 I3 I4 I7 20 2l 22 23 24 27 28 29 3 5 I 7 20 24 26 I 9 I6 I8 I9 26 5 7 I2 I5 I6 I9 2I 22 23 25 26 27 28 She isn't cross-eyed-one eye just ignores the other. Play cast all excited. Big day tomorrow. Going on l7 presented. ll'lall day vacation lor castl. Oneonta 42, Norwich 40. Roses are red, violets are blue, ' I like studying-and so do you. lOr do you?l lt rains, and rains, and rains. Five weeks' test. Let's pray we pass! Give Charlie McCarthy credit tor one thing-he admits HIS head is made ol wood. Flash! Question Bee reveals not only intelligence but also intelli-gents . Everybody is admiring everybody else's picture including his own. lt they don't discontinue these dog programs, my pups are going to have a nervous breakdown. Are you lip lazy? St. Patrick's Day. Have you your green on? Most popular boys in school-boys with fuzzy cuts lBasketball teaml. First day ol Spring. lDon't go by the Railroad Tracksl Remember! What sales talks. They've got something here. Did you buy your cookies or candy? Chemistry Congress tomorrow. Still rehearsing lor Crocodile lsland . Whole school had IOOZ, in Banking! Have you seen Miss Lawrence yet about next year? Study, study, study: tomorrow you'll be tested. Today we get out. lNeed a rest after those tests.l Oh! dear, how I love vacation! Gold is where you find it. Where's silver. lBeneath the Lone Ranger., Spring's splashing splendor sprays aa e lYou till that in.l Everybody must be happy-all l can hear is giggling girls. A tisket, a tasket, a green and yellow May Basket . Think l'll be President-can go Fishing without getting a yellow card. Baseball players practising every night. Oh! What beautiful flowers in lront of the school! Pris ting the twists are birdering in the flee-trops. The longest week in the year, it seems! A boy that can quit smoking can quit most anything-except talking about it. Time's a-drawing near. I Watta life-all we do is study lDo l hear a snicker?l Now start cramming for Regents. Senior Picnic. Have lun? Have you your cap and gown. Are you certified? Marks posted. Near died of suspense. Senior Ball. Everybody swing and sway. Baccalaureate Service. Advice given and received. Oh! Can't wait for tomorrow. Class Day! What a day! Commencement-Farewell, O. H. S. MARION DE ANCELO SCOTT EAKELEY Page Thirty-seven Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine CLASS PROP!-IECY OF 1939 Q N the morning oi June 28, I949, Traver Sanly, the successful District Attorney ot Otsego County, is seated in a prominent restaurant eating his breakfast. He picks up the morning edition of the Oneonta Tribune and notices that it is edited by many ot his former Oneonta High School classmates. The statt consisting of: The competent Marion Slade La- .. .,,.,. .- Editor-in-Chief Martha Elwood -. ,....,.,. W-. .ce, -, Assistant Editor Keith Wright H- -- Efficient Business Manager Anna Klubko .-, .,..,c..,,,. Editorial Writer John Puylara . - .--- -- ---. ....s...,.. Star Photographer Martha La Grange -- .. .,.,,,.,. Editor ol the Snooper Column As he goes on to read further he suddenly exclaims: Weill Well!-Marguerite Ferguson is now the star dancer ot Billy Rose's latest musical hit. Karl Anderson has just taken 'Benny' Goodman's place at Coconut Grove with his orchestra composed ot 'Ted' Estle as a second Gene Krupa: Clarence Fletcher as Karl's 'pet' trumpeterg 'Billy' Kniskern and 'Bobby' Bennett puffing away on their trombonesg 'Charlie' St. Onge and Dick Cole as saxophonists, with 'Don' Babbitt as guitar player. With this famed group are Martha Mae Blake and Victoria Allegretti as vocalists. Appearing lor the second week in Radio City is Boris Panko and his All Girl Orchestra, with Jean Chesbro as Maxine, Harriet Nesbitt as Evelyn and her magic violin, Hazel Dietz, Frances Grosse and Eleanor McCleary as vocalists. Agnes Mum- lord is the prominent piano player for this illustrious group. And here are a few personals: Tressa Wormuth with her husband, Mike Zagata, is traveling in the northern part oi Russia. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bookhout jthe former Eleanor Huntingtonj spent the holidays in New York accompanied by their two chil- dren, Jeanne, 3, and Robert Jr., 5. Betty Hunt, the young society matron, has changed her residence to Park Avenue and the reports are that her closets are overflowing with good-looking clothes. Harry Lockwood is still her competent chautteur. Robert Wood and Melvin Van Bumble have just returned from their latest expedition in the dense jungles ot Africa. Frances Delello and Ruth Arbuckle have just sailed tor France to attend the Paris Spring Fashion Revue jlucky girlsj. Ruth Lemen has started on a tour through the states with her husband, the 'King ot Swing'. Donald Pidgeon is deep-sea tishing oti the coast oi Florida. He says he owes his skill to the practice he had at Goodyear Lake tishing with angle worms. 'Pat' Cerra has moved to Fly Creek, where he will assume his position as janitor ot the one and only school. Raymond Crane lelt today tor Hollywood-he is going to work as 'Buddy' Ebsen's double. John Cymko sailed yesterday as our American Ambassador to Russia fright up his alleyj. Turning to page two, he murmurs- Our class is as usual overtlowing with gossip. Scott Eakeley is stranded on a small island in the middle ot the Black Sea. having used the last ot his 'line' on the mermaids. In the La Grange column ol today, I see that Helen Ganley was 'night clubbing' it last night with her tamous actor husband. 'Tony' Drago is proprietor of a cooking school, with spaghetti as the star dish and Nancy his star pupil. Ralph Fisk is the 'Lone Wolt' on the Cobako Program. Laverne Butts is still the same well-dressed bachelor about town, much sought after by the society 'debs'. Paul Wenck has taken Richard Greene's place in the movies and will remain true to Jane Gleason in spite ot all the glamor girls in Hollywood. Carol Becker is on her way to Reno for her second divorce jthe third one coming upj. Gerald Bennett has just purchased a Packard in place ot the little Austin. 'Tommy' Hebert is success- Page Thirty-eight Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine fully hunting tigers in Otego. Virginia Slawson is still being courted by Floyd Northrup and not yet past the stage of holding hands. George Kilquist is still 'bewildered'. Paul Hubbard is still taking lessons from a certain Normal girl. Ralph Amitrano still retains his important position as pin boy at the 'Y'. John Molinari is following in Jacob Rupert's footsteps. Elizabeth Bronner is the girl behind the scenes of Woolworth's popular displays. Glancing across to page three, the announcements attract his attention and he reads the following: Vivian Ahlstedt has opened a beauty salon with Julia Galucci. Pearl Johnson and Jennie Baldo as her able assistants. George DeLaMater has accepted a position in a New York scientific laboratory, with Frances Bourgeois still occupying his leisure time. - Marion De Angelo, woman commentator, will broadcast tonight over station WXY, on her views of the recent foreign affairs. Virginia Merchant is the proprietor of a gymnastic school. assisted by Phyliss Arbuckle, Antoinette Bagnardi, Joan Lalor and Margaret Shimer. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Chestney are successfully running their large chicken farm. 'Bob' Bresee has just accepted hall interest in the Oneonta Department Store. 'Edigate' Colone, in his red suit and pill box hat, has made quite a hit as Johnny on the Philip Morris program. 'Mel' Crosby and 'Eddie' Wells have joined 'Ted' Shawn's dancing group. Otto Danzi has worked his way up to editor of the Herald Tribune. Bernard Eaton is the head soda jerker at Karmelkorn. David Epstein offers to pay to all ten cents a pound for junk. Howard Blanchard and Donald Garrison are mathematics teachers. Patsy Manti is now a French teacher and Martin Donlin is his first and last pupil. Henry Hastie will replace Don Wilson on the J-e-l-l-o program beginning this Sunday. Charles Hanor just contributed many articles of importance to the National Museum of Arts. Fred Hodges is prominent in ingenue roles on the New York stage. John Kolbosziewski has replaced Mrs. Disbrow as geometry teacher in O. H. S. Richard MaGee and Lorna McCook are the new Fibber Ma Gee and Molly team. Robert Miller is the minister of the First Baptist Church, with Elnora Hickein as the 'Mrs.' Frank O'Donnell's poems are appearing in 'Esquire'. 'Nick' Rosher has been chosen the star third baseman for the Yankees. 'Dick' Simonson supplies all of Oneonta with the famous South Side Dairy Milk. Donald Starkweather is making his debut on the New York stage as Romeo. 'Joe' Otello has accepted the position as football coach at Greenfield High. David Puccio is 'bat' boy for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Here's an announcement that the following I939 graduates of O. H. S. have received their Doctor's degrees and are setting up practices in nearby towns: Dr. R. Groves, with Katherine Hickein and Madeline Rosher as his competent nurses: Dr. K. Logan, assisted by Esther Reed and Nunze Mastro: and Dr. J. Seider. aided by Betty Griffin. Among the latest sellers is the Symonds and Waring Dictionary. Page Thirty-nine Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-mne A few of the new daily columns that appear in the Tribune written by my former classmates are: Advice to the Lovesick by Ruth Stilson, On Etiquette by Edith Yager, Latest in Sports-Marion and Betty Jenks, and Shirley Utter is offering SI.0O daily for the tour best embarrassing moments. Here is news of importance-George Starr has been promoted to manager of the Oneonta Schine Theater. Edith Beers and George Silliman, now Mr. and Mrs., have opened up a horse- radish tarm with Angelo Arnatuccio, Milton Maines, Carrol Hand, Clifton Houck and Roland Young as their ardent operatives. Catherine France is now principal of my former High School-O. H. S., with Alberta Bowes. Clara Beams, Margaret Craig and Helen Wislous as her able assistants. Wanda Hartwell has just been awarded the Nobel Prize lor her contributions in the tield ot Science. Lena Pondoltino has just signed a contract to become a permanent member of the Metropolitan Opera House. Jayne Cole, Dorothy Kelso, Martha Short, Ann Molinari and Marion Graves have become regular employees at the Oneonta Department Store. Tony' Speranzi has accepted the position as head chef at the Waldorf-Astoria preparing tasty dishes. Charlotte Woolheater, Helen Vandermark and Marguerite Vander Walker have accepted positions in the Vogue Beauty Salon. Arthur Wilsey announces the opening of his new dentist office. 'Grape Nuts' announces the addition ol Mary Hodges to the Al Pearce Show. She is replacing Tissy Lish. John Zagata, Dean Patrick, Floyd Byam and Charles Bramsen have sideshows in the Ringling Bros. Circus with their tlea circus, dancing girls, snakes and dogs, re- spectively. Morrison Shearer has become a partner in Mead's Market. The Governor ot New York State applauds Maude Chamberlain, Margaret Maples, Doris Henderson, Florence Faulkner and Ruth Murdock for their achievements as social workers. Tressa Markley, Inez La Mont and Hazel Peck announce the opening ot their dancing school, where ballroom, tap and ballet are taught. Gordon Stronigan, William Nicholls and Clad Cargin are joint owners in a Coca Cola factory. Herman Kopl and Tom Sculley are competing lor Tarzan in the R. K. O. pictures. Gene Robinson has just finished plans lor the largest airplane in the U. S. Jean McCarthy, socially prominent, has just opened an exclusive gilt shoppe on Fitth Avenue jHere's to you, Jeanj. In the newly-wed column he sees that Doris Fesler has become the bride of Bram- ley Smith and Patricia Jackson is now Mrs. Blakesley. Donald Palmer has at last cap- tured the heart of Helen Parker. Jean Bradt became the bride ot Richard Brown yes- terday. Mary Gurney has become Roger Dales' permanent sweet tooth. Dorothy Smith has become Mrs. Richard Weir: Daughn Geer, Mrs. Louis Nadeau: and Bob Crandall has taken Mary Close lor his bride. Martha Disbrow and Ruth Diamond, popular in the young set, have joined the matrimonial sea with Skip Dudley and Nick Holowach, respectively. Best wishes to the newly-wedsll!! Page Forty Oneonta High,School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine As he turns the page, he notices the pictures of the much photographed models of l949. Reading under the pictures he sees that they are some ol his former class- mates: Wilma Green modeling the newest shades ot sill: hose: Vivian Kelly, Schepar- elli's creations: Alice lndian displaying the gowns of Adrian: Ruth Fitch showing the popular bronze shade, the thing of the day: Marion Burnett's dainty feet, the latest in shoes. His breakfast over, he folds the paper, tucks it under his arm, and walks out ol the restaurant, reflecting to himself that the O. H. S. graduates did pretty well for them- selves, after all. RUTH DIAMOND MARTHA DISBROW JEAN MC CARTHY ROBERT CRANDALL Y xi L. l ...4 CLASS SONG At lust has dawned the time to part And leave thy halls forever moreg Although our parting's sad to us, We'll make it glad by this song. We'll ne'er forget your guiding hand Or friends and teachers dear. The joys of this school year now end- Today we bid good-bye to thee: Thy care, our friends, the days we've spent Will live in our memory. Although our life is sad or gay, We'll often think of thee. HARRIET NESBIT1' Page Forty-one Omvnzla High Sr Ima! 0 Thr' Swnio r flI'll'1ZIllf 0 .YiI'It'flY'lI Tlzirty-nine JUNIQR QFFICERS AND CABINET Sz-aiu-ri, ln-ft tu rn-llxt--Q. Grunt, O. Panko, F. Sullivan, E. Nordberg Standing. lofi to right- L. Hanson. J. Ward. J. Baldwin, K. Edwards, T. Kohinke. V. Lzxrrzxlnev, C. House SCDPHCDMORE QFFICERS AND CABINET 5:11:11-cl, lcll. lo right--N. Laine, C. Hullenbeck, C, Drago, J. Ludwig, A. Bridger, N, Furone Siundilig R. Jones, D. Fitzellv. J. Green. D. J. Goldsmith, H, Getnmn, J. Thonuis. P. Wildrlr l'rrgfr' l uf'Iy-Iwo onclmlzmlo 1: ,. Illfllllftl lligh Srhzml 0 Thr' Srnior rllllllllll 0 .Yifzwtfvvz Tllfff-X'-IIiI'll ANNUAL BOARD nr row. L. to R. D. Gm-ur. Mrs. Waters. R. Bookhout. E. Huntington. S. Utter, Mrs. Super. F. Hull. C. Hix Emi row W. Drvw, M. D0Am1elr1. H. Nrsbitl. R. Brvsm-. S. Ezxkelc-y, B. Hunt. F. Bourgeois. M. Hodgvs. E, McClv:xry, A. Colonv ECI-ICD BCARD Smrtvd- J. Puylnru. H. Dunbar, Mrs. Bryant. M. Slade. M. Elwood. M. De Angelo, Mr, Murtiu. E. MQCI:-ar1'y. R. Fisk Slitllfllllkl N. Maestro. C. Frnxlcv. M. Gruvelin, J. Lulor. J. Chesbro. M, Roshcr. R. Horner. M. Vuudcr Wulkvr. F. Grosw. IJ. Epslmn. D. PIICCIO. F. Bourgeois.. R. Crunu. M. Howard. J. Glu-arson. V. Ma-rclmm, E. HIIIIUIXLZKOII, C. House, N. Roshs. 'fryfr l'w1H'f.lf-flllll' Omvuzta High Srhonl 0 Tha' Srnior Annual 0 .Vinr'fe'f'11 Thirtrv-ninr lst row. left to right-J. Bradt. M. Hodgcs, S. Eakeley. W. Drew 2nd rowAN. Farone. M. Graves. C. Drago. G. Sherman, M. De Angelo. J. Dunbar, B. Peterson 3rd rowiE. Beers. K. Gallagcr. S. Anderson. D. Smith, E. Huntington. F. Bourgeois A, Bowes. M, Blake. C. France 4th row--E, McCleary. L. Schermerhorn. E. Merchant.. J, McCarthy. J. Wescott, V, Merchant. N. Horton 5th row4C. Becker. M. Wilder, V. Macintosh. N. MacEwan. M. Vanderwcrken. C. Hix. D. Mellott. H Nesbitt, J. Baldwin, D. Goldsmith. S. Utter, C. Amerose. L. McCook Sth row-R. Lange, H. Warnken. H. Hantz. J, Molinari. R. Terpening. M. Mitchell. B. Terrel. H. Dunbar 7th row-R. Colburn. R. Fitch. A. Mumford. D. Pierce. G. Waters. M. Tripp. A. Ives. A. S1llldDll 8th row-D. Epstein. A. Fisher. H, Moore. M. Shimcr, A. Puccio. D. Munson LATIN CLUB O F F l C E R S President Scott Eakeley Vice President Mary Hodges Secretary and Treasurer William Drew NE ol the prime purposes ol the Latin Club may be said to be that of making Latin and the studying oi words interesting. Words in themselves are a iascinat, ing study, but studying them in connection with Latin makes them ever more so. Notable among its achievements this year, was the presentation ol a pageant tracing words from their earliest beginning to the present day. Presented very wel' bv a large number ol the club members. it was entertaining as well as providing much uselul inlormation. But we are not without our laughs and entertainment. An operetta depicting the death ol Caesar was beautifully sung lwell it was sungl by several club members. Coupled with other skits, music, and readings, the meetings are a source ol entertain- ment to everyone. Under the able supervision ot Mrs. Stewart, laculty adviser, the Latin Club has grown to be one ol the largest clubs in the school. Composed ol about sixty members, it helps members in many other phases ol school lile. Pnyr' Fui'ly-.liv'r- fjllfllllffl High Srhoul 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Yinz'tr'r'n Thirty-ninz lst, row. left to right-H. Ganley, T. Snnly, M Disbrow. M. DeAngelo, S. Eakeley. H. Nesbitt. D. Epstein, E. MoCleary. B, Griffin. R. Dales 2nd row-Miss Ingersoll, D. Mellott, R, Graves, H. Dunbar. D. Starkweather, V. Macintosh, B. Shearer. M. Blake, F, Sullivan, M. Howard. Mrs. Waters 3rd row-B. Hunt, F. Hodges. D. Goldsmith, M. Close, J. Green, M, Hodges. H. Escher, L. Eckart. E. Huntingttfm. W. More. J. Brudt. J. Thomas. R. Atkins 4th row-P, Wenck. E. Lance. J, Dunbar. J. Walters. L. Woolheater. C. House, C. Drago. J. Westcott. P. Wilder, C. Becker. N. Fai-one. J, Cole. R. Colburn DRAMATIC CLUB O F F I C E R S President H. Nesbitt Vice President D. Epstein Secretary E. McCIeary Treasurer S. Ealceley I-IIS year the Dramatic Club sponsored lour outstanding assemblies lor the school. Under the direction ol Miss Ingersoll lourteen members ol the club presented Going on Seventeen on February 23 and 24. The play was acclaimed a great suc- cess by two appreciative audiences. At Christmas they held a party in the gym where they played games, danced and exchanged presents. The Dramatics' Club Annual Spring Dance was one ol the big formal events ol the year. At each meeting the club has been entertained by plays and slcits put on by its own talented members lor the amusement ol the group. The club is one ol the most active in the school as well as one which ohfers its services lreely to benefit the entire student body. Ilflfll' Forty-sf. Oncmzla High Srhnol 0 Thr' Senior Annual 0 .Vinrtfvn Thirty-nin,c HGOING ON SEVENTEENH Elsa Buddy Carhart Mrs. Carhart Florence Earhart Craig Vincent Tom Williams Paul Shrimpie Joan Lansing Lillums Mr. Carhart Helen Doris Agnes By Hilda Manning CAST OF CHARACTERS As We Meet Them Eleanor McCleary John Thomas Eleanor Huntington Harriet Nesbitt Roger Dales Scott Ealceley lunderstudyl Herbert Escher James Green David Epstein Betty Hum Betty Griffin Donald Starlcweather Marion DeAngelo Dorothy Jane Goldsmith Martha Disbrow Directed by Miss Irma J. Ingersoll Pfvgr' I o-rly-sewn fJlIl'0l1fII High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Vinctvvn Thirtv mne lst 2nd 3rd row-D. Smith. M. De Angelo. A, Mumford FOW -N. Faroine. A. Puccio, A. Bagnzlrrli, J. Lalor row-Miss K. Ingersoll, C. Drago. E. Lance. R. Fitch. G. Sherman 4th row-Miss Schairer. J, McCarthy. R, Atkins, S. Utter. R. Lange Sth row-V, Sliawson. V. Vandenburg. E. Cross. M. Slade. J, Baldwin. E. Huntington, J. Molinari Sth row--M. Krom. M. Grant, P. Arbuckle, D. Epstein, D. Goldsmith, C. Amerose 7th row-F. Perrlne, A. Fisher. L. Nadeuu. P. Blizard 8th FUNK -M. Close. G. DeLaMuter. G. Waters. J. Thomas, M, Woods. M. Donlin. M. Slade. M. Disbrow FRENCH CLUB O F F I C E R S President Agnes Mumford Vice President Marion De Angelo Secretary and Treasurer Dorothy Smith HE French Club was organized lor the students interested in French and using French outside ol class. The business meeting is carried on entirely in French and so is the subject ol entertainment. Our entertainment committees have introduced many French games and songs. Some ot the games are similar to ours. French stories have been read by ditlterent members ot the club and plays ave just waiting lor time and talent. There are a number ot French Club members who are corresponding with French boys and girls. Our students find that as a rule the French students write very good English. The membership and interest ol the club has greatly increased this year under the supervision ol Miss Ingersoll and Miss Schairer. Pugv Ffwly-wiylif Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen T hirty-nine Standing--D. Geer Back row, left to right--H. Dunbar, S. Whiteman. H Hastie, R. Groves, D. Palmer. J, Seider 2nd row, left, to right-R. Jones, A. Sandell. R. Edwards. T. Sanly, Miss Schairer lst row. left to right-M. Elwood. J. Brandt, F. Hall. SL:mding4V. Larrabee GERMAN CLUB O F F I C E R S President . .-. .. Daughn Geer Vice President Martha Elwood Secretary-Treasurer Virginia Larrabee HE German Club has held regular monthly meetings since November, l938. lts membership is comprised ol students who are in German classes at present. At the meetings German games are played, German songs sung, talks on Germany are given and moving pictures are featured. A Christmas party was held in December, Initiation of new members occurred in April. A highlight ol the year is the picnic at Gilbert Lalce in June. The club is under the able supervision ol Miss Schairer. Page Forty-nine Oneonta High Sfhool 0 The Senior Annual 0 Ninctfrvn Thirty-nine N . E Seated, left, to right-M. Gurney, Miss Bennett, C. Becker Standing, left to right-L. Pondoliino. J. Bradt. E. Huntington. J. Ward, E. McC1eary, H. Nesbitt. J. Chesbro GIRLS' ENSEMBLE l-lE girlsl vocal ensemble is a group ol nine girls under the direction ot Miss Bennett. The tirst sopranos are Lena Pondoltino, l-larriet Nesbitt and Jeanne Bi-adtp the second sopranos-,lean Chesbro, Mary Gurney and Carol Beclcerg the altos- Eleanor McCleary, Jean Ward and Eleanor Huntington. Several ot this group were members of the All-State l-ligh School Chorus which met in Ithaca last December. The Ensemble has represented O. l-l. S. in many programs throughout the year- singing tor local organizations, service clubs, and churches. The Christmas program, a Cantata, Childe Jesus , was presented by this ensemble assisted by a sextet oi boys. Cn April lst the Ensemble entered the sectional music competition held at the Normal School-where it received a rating ot excellent which made it possible to sing at the State tinals held in Amsterdam, May bth. On May 20th, the girls sang at Cooperstown in the Otsego County Music Festival. Although this group has been organized only a year, it has become outstanding in the school and it is hoped that it will become a permanent organization. Page Fifty Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Vinotrcn Thirty-nine CHORUS A lsr Row J. Baldwin, J. Fisk, S. Fisk, M. Mitchell, E. Merchant 2nd Row J. Dunbar, J. Bradt, M. Close, Miss Bennett, J. Chesbro, V. McQueen 3rd Row H. More, N. Horton, E. Bosfwick, l.. Schermerhorn, M. C. Moninqron, H. Peck, l. Easely, F. Sullivan 4th Row K. Hickein, C. Beams, A. Chicorelli, A. Rossi, L. Pondolfino, F. M. Grant, M. Townsend 5th Row M. Krom, C-. Blanchard, H. Hontz, D. Pidgeon, R. Dales, H. F. Hodges, L. Nadeau, W. Gallup D. Fesler, V. Kelly, Gurney, C. Becker, Defxngelo, E. Cope. Esfle, A. Angelotfi, Page Fifty-one Oneonta High Srhool 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Vinctrcn Thirty-nznc Pa g lst, rosliyl-Ig Grlflin, W, Green, D. Pidgeon, C. Becker, Miss Bennett. J. Bradt, L. Pondoltlno. M. Mitchell. . urney rowiil. Evans, E. Huntington, M, Grant. H. Nesbitt. J. Lalor. S. Anderson. E. McCleary. A. Soule, men 2nd R. row-A. Barbin, D. Crane, M. Short. M. Krom, E. Merchant. L. Schermerhorn, C. Baker, L. Carlson, 3rd M. Mackey. V. McQueen 4th row-E. Hickein. N. MacEwan. D. Robinson. G. Krothe. I. Easley. D. Higgs. R. Walsh. J. Ward. J. Baldwin, M. Close, F. Perrine 5th row-H. More. V. Moore, W. Gallup, N, Lane. T. Ackart, E. Lippit, R. Fitch. A. Mumford. F. DeAnge1o. D. Hathaway, C. France, M. Hodges, L. Oliver Sth row-H. Getman, H, Cooley, C. Fletcher. R. McKinney, W. More. F. Heck, K, Anderson, H. Estle, R. Bennett, R. Lange, R. Dales. W. Kniskern. F, Waterman, W. Green, F. Townsend, L. Patchin, M. Donlin. F. Sullivan MUSIC CLUB O F F I C E R S President , Carol Beclcer Vice President Lena Pondoliino Secretary Jeanne Bradt Treasurer -, Donald Pidgeon HE Music Club ol Oneonta High School, sponsored and guided by Miss Bennett, consists ol members ot the band, orchestra, chorus and members oi the music classes. Its monthly meetings are held every iirst Wednesday, and programs are always ol a musical trend. Several musical organizations of the school and older musi- cians ot the city have participated. Its purpose is to interest more people in music. Orchestra A plays at each assembly, at the School play, and in the operetta Crocodile Isle . It is under the direction ot Mr. Gardner and is very efficient. The Band gave an assembly program and also played at several football games and in some ol the parades oi the city. The Girls' Ensemble is composed oi nine girls under the direction ol Miss Bennett. This ensemble often sings at various meetings in the city and in the assembly. It sent representatives to the All-State l-ligh School Choir held in Ithaca in December and in April and May it participated in sectional and state contests. if Fifty-two Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Vinotrcn Thzrtv mne Karl Anderson Harry Bard Carol Becker Harold Bishop George Blanchard Jeanne Bradt James Champlin Arthur Christianson Mary Close Richard Cole Scott Eakeley Robert Edwards Harry Estle Clarence Fletcher Herbert Getman Margaret Grant Donna Hathaway Stanley Johnson William Kniskern Joan Lalor Doris Launt Edith Layman Virginia Merchant Jack Merrill Robert Miller ORCHESTRA Doris Munson Leon Patchin Donald Pidgeon l'raver Sanly Mar'orie Townsend l Marguerite Vander Walker Leonard Van Deusen Max Wormuth Alice Barbin Ellen Barlow Robert Bennett Robert Cocldington Wesley Coddington Norman Collins Harry Cooley Doris Chicorelli Della Crane Elaine Cross Arthur Davis Carmelita Drago Philip Fieg Walter Getter Leon Gillespie Marion Green Betty Grittin Robert Groves Clyde Hallenbeck Frederick Heck Doris Henderson Elnora Hickein Dorotha Higgs Kenneth Hobbs Howard Hontz H. Halstead Ruth Jones Richard Kilpatrick Robert Lange Harry More Stewart Northrup Lois Oliver Florence Ruby Charles St. Onge Marjorie Shaut Francis Sullivan Mary Wakin Ruth Walsh Wilbur Waring Henry Warnken John Weir Landin Van Buren Virginia Vanden B Prim Fzftif Numa Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty nine Karl Anderson Wesley Anderson D. Barnes Robert Bennett BAND Ceorgianna Blanchard Jeanne Bradt Robert Buckingham Robert Bolton James Champlin Doris Chicorelli Arthur Christianson Wesley Coddington Robert Colburn Jayne Cole Norman Collins Henry Cooley Della Crane Henry Estle Philip Fieg Clarence Fletcher William France Clifton Franklin Herbert Cetman Walter Getter Quentin C-rant Robert C-rant Marvin Green Clyde Hallenbeclc Page Fifty four Marguerite Vander Wallcer John Hathaway Frederick Heck Doris Henderson Dorotha Higgs Kenneth Hobbs Chauncey House Stanley Johnson Ruth Jones Edward Kilpatrick Richard Kilpatriclc Betty Knislcern William Knislcern Robert Lange William McCook Robert McKinney Virginia Merchant Richard More Perry Morehouse Leon Patchin Donald Pidgeon Charles St, Onge John Salisbury Traver Sanly Francis Sullivan Landin Van Buren Ruth Walsh John Weir Leonard Wright nrnnla High School 0 The Senior Amzual 0 .Yinvtrvn Tlzirt-v-nina l l l ,Y lst roweV. McQueen, Mrs. Brink. Mr. Hunt. A. Sandell. J. Lialor, D. Epstein, Miss Johnson. A. Bowes 2nd row-M. Blake. A. Mumford. D. Sullivan. M. Hodges, M. DeAngelo. M. Grave-lin. F, MacFarland. N. Farone. L. Muhar, J. Gault 3rd row--A. Bagnardi. J. VanSteenberg. M. Shimer. R. Simonson. J. Salsbury. S. Vroman. C. Fletcher. W. More. F. Bourgeois l-HSTGRY CLUB O F F I C E R S President loan Lalor Secretary D. Epstein Treasurer A. Sandell HE l-listory Club was organized lor the purpose ol malxing history more interesting to high school students and providing a source oi inlormation outside oi class. Pupils in any history course may belong and the club is under the direction ol Mr. Hunt, Miss Johnson and Mrs. Brink. The programs are varied and include movies. boolc reviews, debates, and general discussions. One meeting was led by a discussion group lrom the Normal School and introduced many new ideas. Another especially interesting program was Mr. Mcl.ain's review ol the much discussed book, Adolph l-litler's Mein Karnplw. The topics ol main interest are present world affairs and anything of historical interest presented in the lorm ol educational entertainment. These programs made the l-listory Club one ol the most outstanding clubs ol the year. Pago Fifi if-jim' Om unta High Srhool 0 The Senior Annual 0 iVi1'lCf1'tf1'l Tlliflj'-I Seated. left, to right-M. Short, F. Joy, D. Kelso, M, Chamberlain, V. Young. J. Gleason. F. MacFarlane, A. Foti, W. Hartwell, P, Mondillo, R. Diamond. H. Shutts. Miss Davies. A, Klubko Standing. left to right--E. Davidson. E. Magee, D. Henderson, C. Gallagher, A. Graves, D. Munson. M. Soule, K. Hickein. K. Murdock, J. McCarthy. M. Gallagher. G. Krothe, C. Baker. G. Loft. F. DeAngelo. M. Devine, B. VanBumble, E. Griffin HOME ECGNOMICS CLUB 0 F FIC E R S President Ruth Diamond Vice President l-larriett Shutts Secretary Wanda l-lartwell Treasurer Anna Klublco Adviser Miss Davies LTI-lOUGl'l it is only in its second year oi existence the Home Economics Club has progressed so rapidly that it now has a regular membership oi approximately lorty girls who are or have been students in the home economics courses. The club advised by Miss Davies meets on the tirst Thursday ol every month in the l-lome Economics building. Each meeting is followed by some program and the serving ot refreshments which are usually prepared in the home economics building itselt. The programs at the meetings are bath educational and enioyable and have included such things as students' discussion on etiquette and a talk by a nurse about preparations lor nursing. Our Christmas meeting was lollowed by a dramatic slcetch and a tea attended by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Super. The activities ol the club outside ot the regular meetings have been coolcy and candy sales. As a new idea in Oneonta l-ligh School the sales have been a big sucf cess. At the beneiit card party sponsored by the faculty on March 3I, several girls ol the l-tome Economics Club served the refreshments prepared by Miss Davies and Miss Colburn. Page Fiff!!'N1- zine 01101111141 High Srlzool 0 Thr' Swzior 1411111101 0 .Yi111't1'1'11 Tl1irI,v-111111 BANKERS Seated--N. Mncstro. T. Acke-rt. W, Drew. H. Durkin, J. Gleason, P Henry. G. Krotho. G. WllllPl'h, J. Thomas, F. Hubbell. J, Clwsbrn. J. Cowl! Standing-E, Recd. M. Shf'ax'vr. F. Dvlf-llo, E. W1-lls, R. Crane. R. Simonson. J. Maloney. W. Hnrtwz-ll Mr. Martin. M. Soulc HCME ROCDM 15 lst row---A. Colonc. D. Clark, A. Buzalvwicz 4th row- 2nd row -H Coolvy N. Clwrkc W. Cwlkins F. B0lll l0lx Sth row . . . , . , gp , -f- 31'd row--R. Cllllldllll. M. Close. R. Caulklns. A. Bowes 6111 row 7th x'0wfR. Suzxgzcbr. R, Amitrnno. Mr, Mnrlm, Crane, R. Colburn. H, Cvntncr, J. Brand Chickorclll. R. Colr, J. Chase, M. Blukf Dole-llo, R. Collms, E. Churclx. J. Bmw Cla rk. D. Burdick Pllyjf' lvlvlfff-Nl'I'l ll Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine r . Tl-IRIFT A heart to resolve, a head to contrive and a hand to execute. -GIBBON :III-BRIEFLY, the above quotation pretty well sums up the why and wherefore of the successful school savings season which our school has had the distinction ol experiencing. ' Last fall the members oi the Commercial Club resolved to do everything within their power to build a sincere student interest in regular saving. Accordingly, cam- paign plans were drawn up including the organization ot a Bankers Association, an auxiliary ol the Commercial Club. The plans were simple, but the execution was a little more difficult. However, the goal was set, and everyone cooperated with all the alacrity ol the proverbial school boy at dismissal time. As a result, between December 6 and March 28, the percentage of students depositing increased from eight to one hundred. Between December 6 and May 2, total deposits exceeded one thousand dollars. Mr. Carr, Director of Educational Thrift Service, Inc., reports that the Oneonta Senior High School has had the largest percentage increase in participation of any high school in the East this year: that it is the largest Eastern school banking IOO per centq and that the city of Oneonta is now in third place in its division in the country. It is no small compliment to us that a write-up of how banking is conducted in our high school is being distributed to one thousand other high schools throughout the United States in order to stimulate similar action in those schools. We believe that we have demonstrated beyond the shadow ot a doubt that a majority ol high school students, when properly encouraged, can and will save regu- larly, and so make habitual the most desirable practice ol saving. Congratulations to everyone who had anything to do with making this important project the outstanding success which it has been, and best wishes for a pleasant vacation. Names ot people who were not in the Annual picture of the Bankers Association: Brown, R. Hand, C. Rogers, M. Cerra, P. Hathaway, D. Rosher, N. Clark, Dewey Henry, P. Saggese, R. Colburn, R. Hodges, F. Sculley, T. Collins, R. Hodges, M. Seider, J. Cooley, H. Hubbell, F. Shout, B. Covell, J. Manti, P. Soule, M. Crandall, R. Mitchell, M. Stapleton, M. Dales, R. Pidgeon, D. Van Bumble, M. Delello, E. Pidgeon, H. Watkins, W. Fisk, C. Weir, R. Page Fifty-eight OIIl'0I1ftI High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen T hirty-nine Seated, left to rightf-J. Gleason, F. Chloorelli, A. Grosse, F. MacFarlane, M. Soule. E. Cope, J. Chesbro. F. Hubbell, J. Covell, G. Krothe, D. Robinson, Mr. Max-tm, E. Buerger Standing, left to right.-M. Stapleton, M. Short, H. Durkln, C. Woolheater, W. Drew, R. Magee, H. Mulkins, J. Maloney. P. Henry. F. Delello COMMERCIAL CLUB O F F I C E R S President Frances Delello Vice President Marion Soule Secretary . Jean Chesbro Treasurer Charles Wilsey EMBERS ol the Commercial Club have this year accomplished many worthwhile obiectives. They have worked on the promotion of banking and they have succeeded to the utmost degree by raising the percentage from 6 to IOO. At their meetings, which are held every two weeks, they have had some very good speakers including Mr. Rudd of Remington Rand, Mr. Atwell of the Wilber National Bank, Jerry Wilson ol the Chamber ol Commerce, and Dr. Dann. They made several visits to establishments throughout the city, such as, the tele- phone office, the Wilber National Bank, Spauldings Bakery, and The Star otlice. The Commercial Club is under the able supervision of Craig T. Martin, faculty adviser, and because ol his interest and ability, the club has not only grown in number ol members, but also in the number ol accomplishments. Page Fiff y- nine Ona onta High Srhoul 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Vinctrcn Thirty-n First. row. left to right-C. Cargin, A. Drago, B. Paanko, D. Epstein, Mrs, Stewart. P. Cerrn 2nd row, left to rightfE. Wells, R. Fisk. J. Seider. J. Cymko, S. Eakeley, T. Sanly, G. Silliman, W. Waring: 3rd row, left to right-D. Wen: P. Wenck, P. Henry, P, Hubbard. R. Bresee. R. Dales. D. Pidgeon. D. Palmer. J. Zagata TRAFFIC SQUAD l-llS is an organization consisting ol twentyethree Senior boys under the supervi- sion ot Mrs. Stewart and Mr. McLain. They are posted in various places throughout the building to see that the passing between classes runs smoothly and, in general, to maintain order in the halls. Once a year, a dance is held by the Trattic Squad which usually draws about the largest crowd ol any dance during the year and this year drew the largest crowd to a dance in O. H. S. in many years. It was held on St. Patriclcs eve and the gymnasium was very well decorated, due to the line cooperation ol the traffic otticers. No dues are charged by this organization and the money required tor pictures in the Annual, orchestra and decorations lor the dance and other miscellaneous things is raised by holding a dance and selling candy alter school. The Squad has been fortunate in having one ol the finest group of otticers in many years and trattic in the high school this year has been very ably taken care ol. They are called upon to do many other things and to help in any way at all times. nf' Sf- til ine Omvnta High .School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Ninctrcn Thirty-nine Back row, left to right-M. DeAngelo, E. Huxltixmgton. V. Merchant. F. MacFarlane, J. Baldwin, Mrs. Stewart, S. Eakeley, Mrs. Super, J. Cymko, R. Fisk 2nd row, left to right-E. McCleary. J. Westcott, A. Klubko, B. Hunt, F. Bourgeois, G. DeLaMater. S. Utter lst row. left to rlgm--B. Gritrln, S. Anderson, M, Elwood, W. Hartwell, R. Bookhout., H. Nesbitt NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY O F F I C E R S President Marion Deftxngelo Vice President Eleanor McCIeary Secretary John Cymlqo Treasurer Eleanor Huntington HE National Honor Society is one ol the most recently Iormecl organizations in the high school and is under the direction ot Mrs. Super and Mrs. Stewart. Its members are selected by the teachers on the basis of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Its membership cannot exceed tilteen percent ot the graduating class ol any year. The candidates Ior membership are chosen after semester tests and alter third quarterly tests and are informed ot their selection in a ceremony held in assembly. In most schools it is merely an honorary society and is not active but the Oneonta chapter has been very active the past year. In March, its members took part in a question bee held in assembly and in April sold ticlcets Ior and assisted at a benetit card party sponsored by the teachers. They also have ushered at the Oneonta Iorum meetings brought to Oneonta by the faculties ot the schools here. To belong to this organization is one ol the greatest honors earned in high school and it should be the goal ot every student Pllfll' Si.-'ty-um' Onfonta High Srhool 0 The Senior Annual 0 .Vinetrcn Thirty-nmr lst row-F. Hall, M. Elwood, A. Klubko, W. Hartwell, A. Bowes, E. Beers, T. Wormuth, M. Graves, M. Gravelin, E. Schelleng, C. Baker, P. Arbuckle, Mrs. Coutunit 2nd row-H. Hastie. R. Edwards, E. Wells. W. Waring, R. Fisk, D. Palmer, G. DeLaMater, F. Bourgeois. J. Ward, H. Vander Mark, M, Vander Mark, C. Amarose, W. Relyea, D. Sheldon 3rd row--H. Bard. D. Starkweather, T. Sanly, F. Baldwin, E. Nordberg. V. Johnson, D. Munson, D. Hatha- way, M. Shimer, V, Merch-ant CHEMISTRY SQUAD I'IE object ol the Chem Squad is to stimulate the interest ol science among its members and other high school students. This year's Chem Squad , under the guidance ol Mrs. Coutant, the chemistry instructor, has been particularly prominent in promoting scientitic interests. During the year the Squad has been received as a member ol the American Institute ol Science and Engineering Clubs. The club has received a charter Irom that organization and also been made the center ol the Institute in this section. This year, also, the Squad has sent people to The Science Forum which is held in Schenectady one Thursday each month. This Forum consists ol a radio program Iollowed by a discussion and a demonstration and has proved extremely interesting to representatives from Oneonta. The most important event during the year was the Chemistry Congress held in the high school gymnasium on March 25. Delegates from several surrounding schools were present. Prizes were awarded lor outstanding exhibits and demonstrations and the idea was very successful. Through its various activities the Chem Squad has made a name lor itself and has been one ol the most progressive clubs ol the school. I qe Sixty-t1v'o qt. SPORT'-5 51 1 2 if 'S 15.1 X? uf ff g 5 Q 411 -041,1 y. M-.3 a. ' ii 5- K4-f,w ,h imyi xx ' , I 1 , Y Q.. X 'H ,ff I M .-1 Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-mne FOOTBALL A touchdown! A touchdown! This yell is heard by all, , When football season comes around Early in the fall. A-T the first practice we spied Howard Beams. Robert Bookhout, Richard Brown. James Champlain, Robert Crandall, Richard Cole, Roger Dales, Bernard Eaton. Dean Goodrich. Chauncey House, Willis Horth, Andrew Angellotti, Harry Lockwood, Joseph Otello, Arthur Ritchko, Ralph Saggese, Francis Sullivan. Warren Watkins, John Weir, Walter Westcott, Howard Yates and John Zagata, under the supervision of that colossal line coach. Hal Hunt, and that stupendous backfield coach, George Reynolds. David Puccio and Donald Babbitt were busy performing their duties as managers. Our team showed an excellent quality ol cooperation and sportsmanship plus plenty of umph and fight in every game. It had a good following even as lar away as Creentield, Massachusetts. We missed some of the weight of last year: the average weight of the I938 team being ISO. We were thankful to Beams, Brown, Eaton, Watkins and Yates for taking post graduate courses as it enabled them to play again on the team. Lettermen for I938 Football Season were: Beams, Bookhout, Brown. Champlain, Crandall, Cole, Dales. Eaton, Goodrich, House, Lockwood, Otello, Ritchko, Saggese, Sullivan, Watkins, Weir, Westcott and Zagata. The scores ol our games were: Oneonta ,..,..,., . ,e.. 0 Herkimer - - , , , - I3 Oneonta - - - - , I3 Sayre, Pa. .,,. O . - - O 6 Oneonta O-- ..,. I3 Walton ,..,,,,-.,,, ,H 6 Oneonta . , - s 6 Binghamton North ,. - - - - 20 Oneonta - - - - - 0 Greenfield B ..,,.s, - 7 - , I3 Oneonta - , , - - ,s a 2 I Cooperstown - - - - , - - I3 Oneonta .. O, - - 0 Norwich . , - - - 6 Page Sixty-five Oneonta High Srhool 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-ninr lst, row-S. Eakeley, C. House. H. Beams. R. Crandall. W. Watkins. R. Brown. P. Morehouse. R. Bookhou' 2nd row-M. Eaton. D. Swartz, R. Baggs, R. Castle. A. Torrey. W Papartys, Mr. Long 3rd row-A. Colone. W. Wescott, W. Hughes, R. Atkinson. A. Ritchko. P. Cerra BASKETBALL lf'.s not the zvinnhzg of the gumv, But the 'zvrty it's pluyerlg Thu! is why we all !lCClflfillI OIIV team 'nmde fllr' grfrdff. Ill-l only Three lettermen remaining from last year's championship Team, Brown, Vandermark and Watkins, Shorty Long tried valiantly To build a new team with these players as The nucleus. AT The beginning ol The season The varsity consisted ot Warren Watkins, Richard Brown, Leon Vandermark, Scott Eakeley, Joe Otello, Robert Crandall, Chauncey l-louse, Anthony Drago, Arthur Torrey, T-loward Beams and Melvin Crosby. Alter the season started Robert Bookhout, William Hughes and John Zagata were promoted from The Junior Varsity to The Varsity. All of the boys showed good sportsmanship and proved their outstanding basket- ball ability. Patrick Cerra and Albert Colone proved to be efficient managers. Although we did not repeat the success ot last year, we had some exciting, breaths Taking games. The scores of our non-league games were: Oneonta 20 Sidney Oneonta 32 Walton Oneonta I9 Mt. Pleasant Oneonta 30 Mt. Pleasant Page Sixty-x'i.f' Oneonta High Sehool 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine Oneonta OOOO Oneonta OOO O Oneonta OOOO O Oneonta ,,,, 37 Sidney O 28 Herkimer I8 Herkimer 32 Walton Our Southern Tier League games were: Oneonta OO O eaaa OO O O OneontaOOOO OOOO Oneonta OO OO O Oneonta OOOO O O O Oneonta Oneonta Oneonta O OO OOOOOOOOO Oneonta OOOOOOOO Lettermen: Watkins. Ealceley, B Managersl. 30 Binghamton Central 46 Norwich OO O OOOOOO O 36 Cooperstown O OO O O 22 Binghamton North I8 Binghamton Central 45 Norwich O O 2l Cooperstown O O 3l Binghamton North 34 27 33 48 45 27 37 23 56 42 32 50 rown, Boolchout, Beams, Crandall lCerra. Colone, D-57555 if F if 'K' ZZ g f QQ' V, tml W Page Sixty-seven Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-mne MINOR SPORTS BASEBALL C.:mi'HE Yellow and White baseball team is scheduled to play ten games this season with their opponents, Norwich, Walton, Laurens, Oxlord, and Cooperstown. ln the opening game April 29 Walton beat Oneonta 23-4 and May IO Laurens won 3-I. The team is made up oi: D. Pearson, G. Sinstaclc, R. Brown, J. Weir, J. Otello, H. Sin- staclc, H. Beams, A. Ritchlco, C. House, D. Goodrich, S. Ealceley, H. Escher, K. Pedrone. Vining, Swart, Kelley, Westcott, and Loucks. + + TENNIS The Oneonta tennis team is having a very successful season. They have won all their matches thus lar against Sidney, Oxford, Walton, and Norwich. The boys repre- senting the Yellow and White are: Roger Dales, Chauncey House, Al Miller, Arthur Torrey, and Arthur Vosburg. TRACK The Oneonta traclcsters placed third in the meet held at Walton on May 6. In the invitation meet between Norwich and Oneonta at Webb Island on May I2 Norwich scored 49 points and Oneonta 46. Members ol the track team are: R. Brown, C. Hanor, R. Crandall, J. Hollister, H. Merchant, O. Grant, M. More, H. Bard, F. Hodges. D. Clark, F. Hubbell, T. Sanly, P. Morehouse, and K. Beams. Page Sixty-eight fjllfllllffl High Sflznn! 0 The Swzior .'ll'llIIltll 0 .Yi111'tr'1311 Tlzirfy-Jzilzc ATHLETIC CGUNCIL Svutvd, lefc to right-M. Elwood. Secretary: Mr. Hunt. Adviser: E. Hiiniiugloii, Vicv-Px'PSidf'iiL Standing-P, Haynor, Treasurer: J. Cymko, President CI-iEER LEADERS Front- AB. Hunt Svcond row. left to rig'ht4D. Fitzclle. H. Nesbitt. H. More. M. Fvrgiisoii. B. Grillvn. B. Sheurvr. S. Audcrxuu, T. I-Ivbert Burk row, left to riglii--C. Drago. M. Sigznor. Mrs. Bzitcs, D. Goldsmith. N. Lane Page' Si.vly-mini' Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Ninctrcn Thirty-nine Left to right-P. Arbuckle, E. Beers. C. Hix. D. Goldsmith, P. Wilder, F. DeAugelo, A. Baranowski. S. Utter, M. Shimer, M. Close, S. Fisk. I. Enstey. M. Elwood, K. Jo-nes, E. Nordberg, M, Disbrow. D, Yates. V. McIntosh, V. Merchant. L. Hanson, J. Cole, Mrs. Bates, J. Baldwin. G. Sherman, M. DeAngelo. C. Drago. E. Huntington GIRLS' LEADERS CLUB O F F I C E R S President . Martha Elwood Vice President Martha Disbrow Secretary , Virginia Merchant Treasurer Margaret Shimer HE Girls' Leaders Club has been quite active this year in assisting with gym work. This year, each girl in the club has been made a squad leader and she instructs the girls in her squad, under the supervision oi Mrs. Bates, the taculty adviser. ln this way, each girl in the gym class has an opportunity tor individual expression. This club meets once a week in the school gymnasium to prepare tor the work to be taken up in gym, the Following week, and to create in each girl a sense oi lead- ership, responsibility and initiative. During each quarter. they learn the regulations of such sports as field hockey, basketball, volleyball and softball and then teach these to the girls in their squads. At the close ot each quarter. a test is given on the instruc- tion ot the past ten weeks. ln place oi the regular meetings on Monday night, some- times such social activities as swimming, skating, and picnicking have been scheduled. Page S! 1'I'7lf!l Oneonta High School Most Popular , Best Looking - Best Dressed -- Best Athlete -- Best Dancer ,- Most Ficlcle - Most Dramatic Most Active -- Most Ambitious Friendliest o,,o Most Bashlul ,, Most Pleasing Personalityu Wittiest ..c,........ .... Most Studious ,,s..,,.,aa Laziest .... .W .,Aoooo . - - Best Applepolisher -, L-- Most Talkative ..o. -- Best Sport c a,--- ,- Favorite Sport ..., ,H Favorite Subject Favorite Hangout around 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine HONOR ROLL Girl Eleanor Huntington Vivian Kelly Harriet Nesbitt Virginia Merchant Betty Hunt Betty Hunt Martha Disbrow Martha Elwood Frances Bourgeois Marion DeAngelo Virginia Slawson Helen Ganley Mary Ciravlin Frances Bourgeois Marion Collier Marion DeAngelo Mary Hodges Mary Gurney Basket-Ball English IV O. H. S. -,- Boy Scott Ealceley Harry Lockwood Laverne Butts Joe Otello Mel Crosby Paul Wenclc David Epstein Roger Dales John Cymlro Scott Eakeley Wilbur Waring Ralph Fisk John Zagata George DeLaMater Tommy Hebert Donald Palmer Richard Simonson Pat Cerra Paul Revere Corridor Page Seventy-one Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen T hirty-mne To the Seniors of the CIass of T939 WE EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES FOR MANY HAPPY YEARS IT IS OUR HOPE THAT WE MAY SERVE YOU AS WE HAVE SERVED GRADUATES OF THE ONEONTA HIGH SCHOOL SINCE JUNE. I899 ONEONTA DEPARTMENT STORE, Inc. VanBuren's Food Store Drake Clofhing Company A O COMPLETE FOOD We Feature SERVICE STUDENTS' CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS 0 At Popular Prices 30 River Street phone 54 I48 Main SI. Oneonta, N. Y. Mc:Eee Lumber Company compnmenfs of ' TERPENNINGS EVERYTHING NErc:HsoRHooo srones TO BUILD ANYTHING O Phone 637 I3 CoIumbia St. 246 Chestnut SI. 39-5l Marker Sf. Oneonta, N. Y. Phone I25O Phone I6OO Page Seventy-two O neonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine 0 FOR LOCAL NEWS READ he QDnPnnta Nunn O Compliments oi . Karmellcorn Shop Co,,,p,i,,,e,,,so, vi-W-M E Wkwi Afrrr N West 81 lXlGSlDlil', ll'TC, Compliments ol , 'IPURE FEEDSII Oneonta Coal Merchants , ASSOCIATION Compliments oi O EREDERICKIS BOOK STORE Compliments ol EY ' . R. W. HENDERSON Compliments of O N Y k neonta ew or Scott 81 Son SHOE REBUlLDlNC SHOP 5 l84 Main St. Oneonta, N. Y. ENCRAVINCS BY THE CANTON ENCSRAVING 8 ELECTROTYPE CO. CANTON, OHIO Page Seventy-tlwee Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine . Corner Bookstore I' A S K A R I S SCHOOL BOOKS FOUNTAIN PENS ICE CREAM CANDIES SCHOOL SUPPLIES LUNCHES CREETING CARDS GIFTS . . 9 Cor. Main and Dietz Streets . Corner Main and Broad Streets. TOMPKINS STUDIO PROMPT AND THANKS THE CLASS OF I939 FOR EFFICIENT ITS PATRONACE AND EXTENDS ITS SERVICE BEST WISHES TO EACH GRADUATE I38-I40 State Street ITHACA ez- NEW YORK Oneonta Building 81 Loan Oneonta Sales Co. Association , 54 Chestnut Street FORD CARS LINCOLN ZEPHYRS O MERCURYS FIRESTONE TIRES AN INSTITUTION FOR HOME FINANCING AND THRIFT Market St. Oneonta, N. Y. Page Seventy-foufr Oneonta High School O The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nzne ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE Offers to high school graduates ol ap- proved scholastic standing advanced business courses leading to lcey positions in private employment and in Civil Service. New illustrated bulletins give lull in- formation about entrance requirements, courses and activities, and how ABC helps you to a iob. Write -- Now - lor your copy, or call at the new College Hall, I30 Washing- ton Avenue, Albany, New Yorlr, lor a personal interview. A SCHOOL OF HIGHER BUSINESS EDUCATION 0 Compliments ol JERRY B. WILSON RooFlNo coMPANY Oneonta -:- New York 0 R. E. BRIOI-IAM JEWELER 0 Oneonta New York The Oneonta High School Annual lor I939 . . . WAS PRINTED BY The Daily Star Job Shop I2-I4 Broad Street Oneonta, N. Y. Page Seventy five Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nzne COMPLIMENTS OF Citizens NationaI Bank Bi Trust Company Oneonta, N. Y. Our Creed of Service We believe in giving as careful attention to each order as though it were the only order of the day ....... We believe in devoting painstaking thought to the little things to spell perfection . . ' ...... . We believe in friendly personal service, the kind that makes satisfied patrons and keeps them T The Telegraph EVERY BANKING SERVICE Greenhouses 37 Grove St. . I I-I O I: FM A N S B, C. LAUREN President- OT NATHAN Peisioietoisi 22 Mm S ee' Cashier WHITNEY'S TOTTS AND TEEN SHOP , Kate Grenway, Betty Worth, Member-Federal Deposit insurance Lime Miss Qualify Frocks Corporation Yarns, Crochet Cottons and Stamped Goods 32 Chestnut Street Compliments of O South Side Dairy C TT . ii coMPuMeNrs B. F. Sisson -Op.. DRY GOODS AND READY-TO-WEAR I GARMENTS M R S Sisson Block, IBO-I82 Main Street B A K E R Y HILL'S MUSIC STORE HOME OF STEINWAY PIANOS MUSIC MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 29I MAIN STREET Prop., H. R. Decker 0 Page Seventy-six Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine COMPLIMENTS OF- WILBER NATIONAL BANK . O Oneonta Family Laundry AND BAND BOX CLEANERS COMM-IMENTS 22 Main St. Phone l2O ot Otse o T ewriter Co. Q nniim- PARK HAMLIN L. C. SMITH, SMITH-CORONA TYPEWR-ITERS ADDING MACHINES OFFICE EQUWMENT . 128 Main St. Phone 2056 Oneonta ' Townsend Hardware Co. .l. Plumbing Heating JEWELRY AND GIFTS Cooking Utensils Stanley Tools Cutlery I96 Main Street Range and Domestic Oil Oneonta New Yorlc Burning Equipmem 0 Phone 80l For b Compliments of BU'LD'NinjATER'AL CETTA-wEBB . . . Shoes PAINTS VARNISH I86 Main Sf. Phone lOl7-M and MURESCO Compliments of L. P. BUTTS, lnc. BOB'S RESTAURANT as nnonn srrnmrr rHoNE 559 Bob SVSVSHSOH. Pf'OPTl6f0l' Page Seventy-seven Oneonta High School 0 The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine O Compliments ol 1-' V, Utter's Electric Shop l7I Main Street Oneonta New York Ti. .T Fred M. Baker 5?.'5.E?.i.?'?l'kE RITCI-lKO'S Stoves Repairs Routing MEATS AND Pl bill Ranges GENERA:mHAl:1DWAREFumaces PLUMBING AND HEATING Wggf Brqadwgy FLOWERS Are Always Acceptable Whatever the Occasion Reynolds' Greenhouses E. L. WARD, Inc. DIAMONDS JEWELRY WATCH REPAIRING VI . A?TJ.,' 9 COMPLIMENTS T5 I OF- DIANA RESTAURANT orseco LAUNDRY co., Inc. The Daylight Plant ' EASTMAN KODAKS AND FILMS DEVELOPING AND PRINTING PRESCRIPTIONS cosmencs PERFUMES I49 Main Street Oneonta, N. Y. I Page Seventy-eiglzt Oneonta High School O The Senior Annual 0 Nineteen Thirty-nine EVINRUDE-ELTO MOT URS, BOATS P. I-IAYNER Goodyear Lake Phone 22-F-l 3 Compliments of BGB AND DAN'S Murray's Fashion Shop 43 Chestnut Street cr-nc STYLES - LOW PRICES Whitney's Greenhouses A. F. WHITNEY, Proprietor We Telegraph Flowers Ph ne 676 10 Rose Ave.. Oneonta Compliments ol Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Inc. RESTAURANT Rose Ave. Oneonta, N. Y. Powder Pull Beauty Salon I-IERRIEFFS BOYS' SI-IOP Sp'c u'm' in EVERYTHING FOR CROQUIGNOLE PERMANENT wAvlNc BPYS AND YOUNG MEN H9 M-fn Street Phon 1.31 Mdln Si. Oneonta. N. Hirshey's Millinery l30 Main Street Oneonta New York Compliments of K A N D Y l. A N D Compliments ol Bookhout Funeral Home Geo. S. Andrus 81 Sons PLUMBING HEATING Oneonta Parking Space Phone I349-l9l4 GARDNEW5 BELL CLOTHING Co. coon LADIES' REAoY-ro-wEAR SHOES .na MILLINERY - N. D. PT-S S Compliments of BlSl'lOP'S DRUG STGRE ICE CREAM Page Seventy-nine Autographs alhh-lull!!