Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Ravena, NY)

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-Q T I 1 'Wag M9500 n I l fr ' 1' 9.00 That last minute frantic search for the algebra assignment, hurried chit-chats, quick glamorizing treatments andl a clash to the homeroom before the 8:50 bell! Two hundred Hfty students settlecl down to the serious business of the day. During the next five minutes teachers eou ted noses, students purchased their weekly lunch tickets for Sl, and the previous ay's absentees came back with admittance slips. The bell rang again. This time eight doors burst open, and a swarm of humanity surged into the halls, The studeht's time wasn't concentrated merely on subject matter, for many assumed responsibilities for a smoother running plant. There were student guides throughout the day who welcomed guests to the school, checked student passes and acted as messengers. Some seniors spent a period of their time with the pint-size folks on the Hrst floor, supervising reading groups, directing play periods, or assisting with individual projects. Once every two weeks the faculty nominated two outstanding students in each class. From this list of six names, the student body chose its STUDENT CHOICE. The 'Y-ang.-, Y i -T W ll ' A IQ' 1 gf' , z , l .. - ni uk - 1 0 2

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Page m'cnty-rhrcc x GIRLS' LEADERS CLUB Left to Right--E. Farwell, S. Hathaway li. Carlmrl, J. Mudge. D. Munsherg, S Anthony, D. VVilscy, R. Slater, N. 0'Rourke J. Sctlurd, J. Mattifc. FRESHMAN BASKETBAIJ. Fort-ground 'l'. l'im1araui, li. Wexlerxcll lf. Sherman, YV. 5'nnig.:en, fl. Moore. First Ron, Kneeling-lf. Pvc, W. Craven M. Sargent, A. Kryzlmvxski, M. Powell, A Sinnigcn, J. Hogan, R. llirrarrlo. lucci, NI. Mc'Laury, C. llourc, ll. llnvitl DRAMATICS CLUB lfirbl Row, Left to Right M. Jones. E Farwell, M. Hcimhnrgc, J. Leonard, l Van Dnscn, J. Rendert, M. Lnidens. Second Row, Lcll to Right Lawson S. Lipshutz, M. Sargent, T. DiArclis, Y Franriscu, M. McLaury, G. Lamson, Mrs Lauper. 'l'hix'rl Row, Left to Right--B. Sinn'gen A. Pryor, D. Rutkiewirz, A. Sinnigen, J Hogan, I . Barth, l . Sherman, YV. Craven -n Set up with Marilyn Luidt-ns. pn-.itlt-ntg Murgiv lli'lIlllllll'gi', vlc'C-prvsiclorltg Frank Sllttflllllll, sccrvtury-trvnsllrm'g .lllIUK'h Hogan, l'R'IJl'K'NC'Ill?ltlVCQ this group spccializcd in short skits for assvmblics. The mvmbvrs still chufklc when thu-y rcmemhcr thc- gmtics ol' Mvrrit Sargent in Blind Dan' and thc manly cflort of Don Raynor to get youu- upprcciutiolm for his hzxnd-madv hut rzlck in Thr Cmftmlan. Q Back, Standing--0. Bochlkc, ll. Rut- kicwlrz, l'. llixcnlnrg. li. llerk, l'. Llhexv

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S one so honored reeeived a half day nfl from school, was il guest at an game, and had his name plaeed on a plaque. i Others devoted one free period helping lWrs. Fink prepare hot lunch lor that noon. A hell at 12:20 was the signal for the starting of movies or competitive sports among the upper elassrnen. And speaking of sports, the entire student body joined in honoring its victorious athletes with a gala banquet, Complete with dinner music' and speakers. The only yearly night game was football which f'lll1lilXl'Cl the II2lllUXXt',l'll spirit. Hallowe'en alvternoon was alive with parties and movies for the grades. The upper grades joined hands to snake danee down the main street to Clouse's Field where, around a huge bonfire, each player pledged his best for the coming game and the eheerleaders generated spirited cheering. Lights blazed over Mosher Park that next night and the mud-spattered team came through with a seore of 40-0 against Cox- saekie. -E .CC T' .F - 4- .L .x .x- fp , ELK xt-...'2. Pagc twenty-five