Rensselaer High School - Crest and Shield Yearbook (Rensselaer, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1938 volume:

ffl m f f in W.-fl ..A...., . .st W QRACLE, Ffiablisbed by the Class of 1921 'Q' .LV D 'fe THE ORACLE is published quarterly by the students of the Rensselaer High School. Subscription: One dollar. Address communications to THE ORACLE, Rensselaer High School, Rens- selaer, New York. Member of Capital District Scholastic Press Association. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor .............,.......... ......,..,,.........................,,,. ,,..,, Assistant Editor ................. .ANTOINETTE KLUMP ...........SYLVIA TEFFT Athletic Editor .......,.............. ............. P AUL VADNAIS Assistant Athletic Editor ................,...................................... .....,.... 'I 1HOMAS STICKLEY Proofreader .......................,....,..................................................... ............. S HIRLI-:Y CRoss BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager .............................................,..................... .......... B ETTY FLANIGAN Assistant Business Manager .......... ....... E VELYN NASTRE Subscription Manager .......................,. .................... M ABEL BETZ Assistant Subscription Manager .........,....,....................................... BETTY JANE STAATS SECRETARIAL DEPARTMENT Secretary ...,,........................................,...................................................... HEI,EN E. Cook Assistants: ELEANOR FAAS, IRI-LNE HEWITT, VIRGINIA HICKS, INGA HOLTZ, MARY EWASHKO ART DEPARTMENT Editor ...........................................................................,....,,........................ RUTH WORDEN Marjorie Burhans, Vera Robison, Roger. Rounds, Eleanor DeFreest ' REPORTERS Peggy O'Sullivan, '38 Rose Kirsch, '41 Dorothy Gibson, '39 Helen E. Cook, Theta Milton Adams, '40 Eleanor Faas, Criterion FACULTY ADVISERS Miss Helen Lybolt, Art Miss Dorothy Dorn, Business Miss Catherine Boylan, Literature X J 1 g 0 fx N NJ C6 'Xl -1.41- E X 'sr--'Z--I Ifg X 5.335 ffi 1 'r ' Sl 1 X-L, ', ,X- 51.7- ---3.-4-l,-s- Kk tn N' in-o 43.1. if iii' 1 j pls..- EDITORIALS REGRETS Another issue of the Oracle is Olll and everyone sighs thank goodness. So does the editor as a rule, but there is something about getting the last issue out that leaves a blank space. VVe go to school for an education in English, history, Latin, French and all the other subjects necessary in the world today. Nevertheless, these subjects can't teach us the capabilities of people in school, or from whom we can get material for a periodical. A person may not excel in school work, but do marvelous art workg he may not have the knack for getting that algebra problem, but he can write what's going on the field of sports: the smell of a chemistry lab may not be sweet perfume to some girls, but they have an imagination and can write stories that everyone enjoys. We learn all these things when we work on a school paper. The one thing I shall never forget, if my memory fails in everything else, is the pleasure I have enjoyed in being on the , Oracle staff. The cooperation given by the teachers and Mr. Clark has been an aid in making the Oracle a successful magazine. A staff that would work whenever you asked it, and the support of the whole school body is something to be thankful for. I wish with all sincerity that my successor and her staff will have the best of luck and success next year. , 4 HAPPY FUTURE Commencement time has come again and with it our necessary farewells to the Senior Class. We do not like to say Farewell! for we have only begun to appreciate our Seniors. Their quite natural condescension to us lower class- 111611 has sometimes rankled, but we realize now that it is the established right of Seniors to look down on the rest of school. It has always been done and, undoubtedly, when we become Seniors, we too shall be sophisticated and a self-important class. We regret only that next year they will no longer be here. To most of the world they are just another graduating class, just another group of sweet girl graduates and handsome young men with dip- lomas. To us they are much more than that. We wish the Senior Class all possible success in the great, wide, beautiful world which they are entering. Whether they go to college, to work, or home to recuperate, our affection and sincere good wishes for health, happiness, and a prosperous future go with them. YOU-THE FUTURE GENERATION We are now entering a world long inhabited by a busy people. That is, we are a new generation. Every year there is the birth of a set of graduates to add to the swirling crowd. Life started in a tiny stream which grew larger as we floated ong we drifted into a creek, deep in some places and shallow in other places. Finally the stream widened, and now we are facing the rapids. Few of us have any knowledge as to how we shall avoid the whirlpools. We may be able to pass them without falteringg we may crash into the rocks. In any case, we are a generation to guide future generations. As we shall be governing the world some day, it is our responsibility to be a success rather than a failure. Swimmers in the rivers and seas have helped and are helping us now as we approach the rapids. The one way we can show our gratitude to them is to aid future generations. Our teachers and parents who have guided us in streams should have the greater share of our thanks for their untiring coopera- tion and patience. Books written by past drifters in the sea gave us knowledge. Experience, another great teacher, has helped us, but we were quite dependent on the older generations. It is our duty to help the future generations. .Alia-Hfifidl .. ll ll 'll.fi'f' A' W COMMENCEMENT 'fx my -QQ. .Lllf GLASS DAY R958 President's Address LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: It is a great honor to welcome you on behalf of the Class of 1938. Tonight our class will go over the happy memories of school days for the last time as a group. After graduation the Class of 1938 will be but another list of names in the annals of Rensselaer High School. Our Class Day exercises will reflect only the lighter side of our high school careers. The endur- ing constructive gifts of our school are treasured in our hearts and minds. We have not forgotten, nor shall we forget, the debt of gratitude we owe our parents and teachers for their wise and kindly guid- ance. We hope to justify it in the years to come. We thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your attendance. We hope you will enjoy these exercises. I also thank my classmates for the honor of welcom- ing you on this great occasion. 0 PAUL VADNAIS. CLASS POEM We've struggled long and struggled hard Through tasks of each school yearg And now we find the long, long trail Of success is bright and clear. Often the way was rough and dark Along the road we came, But by our struggles we've prepared For glories, riches, fame. We are determined, each of us, To carry on the light, For the road to opportunity Is wide and clear and bright. The world now lies before us With endless trails of surcess Offering wealth and happiness That we may all possess. And when our life is ending And drawing to a close, May we look back upon these years And see how well we rose. May we always keep the memories Of the school days we have spent, Days of onward striving With blessings Heaven sent. . . . DONALD LEONARD X WHO,S WHO 193 ---l-.., JEAN PAUL VADNAIS if l Www President of Senior Class, Assistant Athletic Editor of Oracle, I year, Athletic Editor of Oracle, l year, Commentator Staff, 1 year, Vice-president of Criterion Club, junior Varsity Basketball, 1 year, Varsity Tennis, 2 years, Senior Operetta, Chairman of Senior Debate Team, Glee Club, Class Play, lnterclass Basketball, 2 years, Intramural Basketball, 3 years, Sergeant-at-Arms of Criterion Club, Senior year. Tall, dark and handsome Is the President of our class. But don't let Eleanor catch you Dating up some other lass. FREDERICK RABE Criterion Club, 3 years, Varsity Baseball, l year, junior Varsity Baseball, l year, Junior Varsity Basketball, l year, Assistant Baseball Manager, 2 years, Bowling, l year, Soccer, 4 years, Intramural Basketball, 3 years, Vice-president of Senior Class. 'tBud is always kidding the girls- Making dates with them. But someday when he means it, The laugh will be on him. Br:'r'1'Y FLANIGAN Latin Club, 4 years, Theta, 3 years, Dramatics Club, 2 years, President of Theta, Senior year, Secretary of Junior Class, Secretary of Senior Class, Assistant Business Manager of Oracle, Junior year, Business Mana er of Oracle, Senior ear, Honor Societ , 4 g Y y Ki my years, Commencement Speaker, Rensselaer R . A member of the intelligensia, I'd say she's hard to beat. She'll :probably be making money While we're out walking the street. RALPH MASON Criterion Club, 2 years, Varsity Basketball, 2 years, Varsity Baseball, 4 years, junior Varsity Basket- ball, 2 years, Soccer, 4 years, Treasurer of junior Class, Treasurer of Senior Class, Senior Debating Team, Captain of the Baseball Team, Senior year, Glee Club. The hero of the baseball team- He makes our opponents run. In his four years of high school He has had his share of fun. Www ETHEL BARNETT Soccer, l year, Baseball, 2 years, Volleyball, l year, Criterion Club, 3 years, Operetta. She's a very quiet miss, Especially when in school, But let me tell you this- Outside she breaks this rule. 61-f4,p03nfYrU'f ELUAMLTH BARRINGTON Honor Society, l year, Criterion Club, 3 years, Girls Athletic Club, 2 years, Baseball, 4 years, Volley- ball, 3 years, Tennis, l year, Athletic R , 2 years, Soccer, 2 years. '?'Z5',,j,.w, Lb, f gf, A good nicknarrie for her is Lizzie ' Even though she is not dizzy. She may not be such a quiet lass, But she is a iirst-rate member of our class 'D MABEI, BETZ MM I Criterion Club, 3 years, Theta, 3 ars, Honor So- ciety, l year, Basketball, l year, Vice-president of Theta, Senior year, President of Criterion Club, Senior year, Assistant Subscription Manager of Oracle, Senior year, Senior Operetta, Rensselaer R , Commencement Speaker. Mabel Betz is pretty smart- At least s'he's not so dumb. But Mabel you should play tennis. Oh boy! That's lots of fun. MARJIJRIE BURHANs Theta, il years, Honor Society, 3 years, Dramatics Club, 2 years, Girls' Athletic Club, 1 year, Glee Club, l year, Secretary Latin Club, l year, Class Play, Art Staff of the Junior Class Book, Oracle Art Staff, 3 years, Senior Operetta, Rensselaer R . Toni's right hand pal, Her bodyguard as a rule. What in the world will Toni do When Midge gets out o-f school? RICHARD CARLSON Criterion Club, 4 years, Intramural Basketball, l year, Intramural Bowling, l year, Intramural Soc- cer, 2 years, Class Day Achievements. Wouldnlt it be swell to have chicken pox If fthe nurse you had were Gertrude Fox? ,QLJ ROBPIRT CHESTNUT Soccer, 2 years. Talk atbout bashful fellows! Well, Robert takes the prize. Whenever there are girls around Then Rolbert shuts his eyes. DOUGLAS R. CH11.DRosE Criterion Club, 2 years, Varsity Basketball, 2 years, -junior Varsity Basketball, 2 years, Varsity Baseball, 5 years, Junior Varsity Baseball, l year, Soccer, 4 years, Captain of Senior Boys' Debating Team, Business Manager of Commentator, 1 year, Glee Club, 1 year, Honor Society, l year, Class Play, Class Will. Chile is his nickname, We kid him all the while. But when he plays baseball, Boy! Does he have style. HELEN Cook Honor Society, 4 years, Theta, 3 years, Criterion Club, 4 years, Dramatics Club, 1 year, Soccer, l year, Ten- nis, l year, Senior Operetta, Secretary of Oracle, Senior year, Oracle Reporter for Theta, Senior year, Oracle Columnist, Senior year, Rensselaer R , Salutatorian. Her name is really Helen, But if you want some fun, Just call her Hecky for short, And then be sure to run. 244116. SHIRLEY CRoss 1 ' fiilyw Honor Society, l year, Theta, 2 years, Senior Oper- etta: Proofreaders for Oracle, 1 yearg Rensselaer R , Latin Club, l year. She says she has no fellow, But this is hard to believe. For she is so nice and quiet, She must have someone up her sleeve. VIRGINIA DEARBORN Gym Exhibition, l yearg Latin Club, 4 years, Theta, 3 years: Treasurer of Theta, Senior year, Dramatic Club, 3 yearsg President of Dramatic Club, Senior yearg Bowling, l year, Glee Club, l year, Senior Operetta. Alias Ginnie Dearborn I - Always here and everywhere. And when it comes to hair styles Our Ginnie sure is there. uVi GRACE DREW Criterion Club, 4 yearsg Athletic Club, l year, Base- ball, 4 years. When Grace necites her history She seems rather shy. But if you could see her outside of school, I think you'd wonder why. MARY EWASHKO Baseball, l year, Criterion Club, 3 years, Athletic Club, 2 years, Senior Operettag Typist on Oracle Stall, 1 year. Timid and shy You'd say at first sight. But are you sure? We may not 'be right! fp , 'T w l ELEANOR FAAS Theta, 3 years, Criterion Club, 4 years: Athletic Club, 2 years, Corresponding Secretary of Theta, Senior year, secretary of Criterion Club, Senior year, Treas- urer of Athletic Cub, l year, Oracle Reporter, 1 year, Baseball, 3 years, Basketball, 3 years, Soccer, l year, Honor Society, l year, Senior Operetta. Here is a girl you have to like, Ou-r president, he thinks she's swell. And if you don't believe me, Watch him, you can. tell. ' ' ff ., f 5 STAATS FAsoLoT 4 Q yf' . g K I Varsity Basketball Manager, l year, Assistant Basket- ball Manager, 3 years, Intramural Basketball, 3 ycarsgg Soccer, l year, lnterclass Basketball, l year. In school he's rather quiet, We sometimes wonder why. But on the trip to Washington He wasn't quite so shy. ' ' f Gizonorz I. FEATHERLY Criterion Club, 2 years, Intramural Basketball, 2 years, Junior Class President, Intramural Bowling, l year. Georgie Porgie, puddin' and pie, Kissed the girls and made them cry. But not our Georgie- I-Ie is a differ-ent tyrpe. He goes off in a corner And lights up his pipe. JACK FELTS Criterion Cl , 3 years, Varsity Basketball, 1 year, Junior Basketball, I year, Intramural Basketball, 2 years, Soccer, I year, Interclass Baseball, 4 years. Jack is our young grocery boy I Delivering everywhere, But Jack will have to learn to drive To reach Helen way out there. fjl IRENE FISH Honor Society. 3 years, Latin Club, 3 years: Athletic Club, l year, Glee Club, 1 year, Baseball, 1 year, Basketball, 1 year, Senior Operetta, Rensselaer Of course you all know Irene That studious ldttle lass. Who always knows her lesson In American History class. GkiR'l'Rlll7PI Fox Theta, 4 years, Athletic Club, 2 years, Senior Oper- etta, Honor Society, 2 years, Dramatics Club, 2 years. While you were on the Washington trip, Did you remember Teddie? We hope you didn't forget That he is supposedly your steady, LEROY FRosT Criterion Club, l year, Class Day Gifts. That's what LeRoy is. For getting under someone's skin He surely is a whiz. 4? Little in size, but big in wit- ELEANOR GARDNER Criterion Club, 3 years, Athletic Club, 1 year, Exhibi- tion, l year, Basketball, l year, Baseball, l year. Another friend of all the class, Is th's girl who appears before you. She's always pleasant when school starts, And stays the same till school departs. MM .194 MILDRED Goss Theta, 4 yearsg Theta Officer, Senior yearg Latin Club 2 yearsg Senior Operettag Honor Society, 1 year. To come from East Greenbush Seems a bother just for school, But Mildred doesn't seem to mind. She's always here as a rule. MARCIA GRAINER Theta, 3 yearsg Dramatics Club, 2 yearsg Girls Ath letic Club, 2 yearsg Criterion Club, 3 yearsg Base- ball, 1 yearg Library Staff, 2 years. Whenever you hear a rumble of words, Like the chant of the auctioneer, Be ready t-o run- Mamia is sure to be near. KATE GRIEBSCH Senior Operettag Athletic Clubg Criterion Club. Here's 'the girl who kept the driver Of the bus on the Washington trip From going crazy with all the noise Made by the boys and toys. MARGO1' GRIEBSCH Criterion Clubg Senior Operetta, Margot went on the Washington trip As well as 'her sister Kate, But after all, 'there was only one driver. She had to be patient and wait. M1 MARY GROGAN 7 Q i Criterion Club, 3 years: Theta, 3 years, Senior Play. For four years she has been with us, This quiet little lass. Always out of mischief- She's a tribute to our class. JEAN HERITAGE Theta Sigma Nu, 4 years: Latin Club, 2 yearsg Presi- dent of Girls Athletic Club, 2 yearsg Cheer Leader, 3 yearsg Sports Editor, junior Class Bookg Winner of Tennis Tournament, Freshman year, Gym Ex- hibition, l ycarg Interclass Basketball, 2 yearsg Class Day Achievements. She's not the quiet tyrpe, She's not the belle of the ball, But she's sure got What it takes To be the leader of them all. IRENE HEWITT Oracle Staff, l year, Criterion Club. A pretty blond, in knowledge fair In all hier pride and glory. To her the saying that blo-nds are dumb, Is just an old, ld story. 1 Tape... VIRGINIA Hicks Theta Sigma Nu, 3 yearsg Criterion Club, 3 years, Operettag Honor Society, 3 years, Oracle Stalf, I yearg Gym Exhibition, l year: Rensselaer This girl knows all the answers When it comes to history. She certainly deserves credit 'Cause to us it is a mystery. INGA HoLTz Criterion Club, 2 yearsg Senior Operettag Honor So- ciety, l yearg Oracle Staff, l yearg Class Play. Here is a girl who is quiet. But when our Harry's near. Just look around for Inga, I'm sure she would appear. I Etsi . KARWELOT Criterion Club, 3 years, Theta, 3 yearsg Honor So ciety, 4 years, Rensselaer Elsie's noted for her laughter In our Commercial shorthand class. She starts when class begins And stops when classes rpass. DoRo'rHY A. KING Criterion Club, 3 years, Theta, l year: Gym Exhibi- tion, 2 years, Senior Operettag Baseball, l year: Soccer, l yearg Class Play, Athletic R , Sophomore year. Dot lives down at the end o-f town, There's a freshman up Broadsway. The addresses of the rest o-f them I really cannot say. 4hNT0INE'I'I'E -I. KLUMP Honor Society, 2 years: Latin Club, 4 years: Vicea President of Latin Club, l yearg President of Latin Club, 1 year, Oracle Reporter, 2 years: Assistant Editor of Oracle, l yearg Editor of Oracle, l year: Theta, 3 yearsg Dramatics Club, 3 yearsg Athletic 1 Club, 2 yearsg Glee Club, 2 yearsg Secretary of Glec Club. l yearg Gym Exhibition, 2 yearsg Editor ot junior Class Year Book: Vice-President of junior Class: Bowling, l yearg Senior Operettag Class Day Playg Rensselaer UR . Toni and Herbie started for a 'ride In Herbie's rattling old car. Up Third Street they went, Then the axle bent, So Toni didn't go far. DOROTHY LASHER Latin Club, 2 years, Theta, l year, Athletic Club, 2 years, Basketball, 4 years, Baseball, 3 years, Volley- ball, 3 years, Gym Exhibition, 2 years, Athletic R , Art Staff of Oracle, l year, Honor Society, 4 KJ ' years, Rensselaer R , Valedictorian. A f Stuart is quite an attraction, 5,,VfJf She thinks that he is fine. Why even while in French class, She watches him all the time. DONALD LEoNARn Criterion Club, 2 years, Soccer, l year, Senior Oper- etta, Senior Debating Team, Class Poet. Don would make a good interior decorator. The reason is simple enough- He continually litters up his desk With Alice's pictures, pencils and stuff. - V7 ,M ELSA LESLIE '04 LAL, xvbxvilfuk Q Criterion Club, 3 years, Baseball, 2 years, Volleyball, l year: Honor Society, 3 years, Rensselaer HR . A girl that we all like- She's friendly to everyone. And no matter what the work She's sure to have it done. THEODCDRE MICHEL Wcfzffvf Intramural Baseball, 4 years, Criterion Club, 2 years. He comes to school in his car each day, And it certainly is a .pip-pin'. But when he leaves, he is usually alone. Are all of our girls slippin'? KENNETH MoRToN Honor Society, 1 year. Silence is golden, this you know, You practice it daily, as you go. 'Tis a splendid trait, if you carry it through, It will never bring any trouble to you. PEGGY O'SULL1vAN Theta, 3 years, R cord' e etary of Theta, Senior year, Criterion Club, a , Treasurer of Criterion Club, l year, Senior Reporter for Oracle, Senior Operetta, Baseball, 2 years, Basketball, l year, Ten- nis, l year, Gym Exhibition, 2 years, Athletic Club, 2 years, Cheer Leader, 3 years, Dramatics Club, 2 years, Glee Club, l year, Class Day gifts. She is right there with a megaphone And handy with a telephone, Everyone likes her around fthe school But Staats is her favorite, as a rule. ERMA PETERS Athletic Club, 1 year, Class Play, Operetta, Senior year, Theta Club, 2 years, Criterion, 2 years, Vice- President Criterion, l year, Baseball, 1 year. Here's a girl who dan-ces well, At least that's what they say. In case you boys should like to know: It's Rectors where she sways. . 5. ISABELLE PHELAN rf ' ' f fhfffffi Criterion Club, 3 years, Basketball, 4 years, Baseball, 4 years, Volleyball, 2 years, Soccer, 1 year, Bowling, 1 year, Athletic Club, l year. You can tell her by her hair- It's as red as red can lbe. If they'd only use that color for traffic lights, Ilm sune these lights we'd see. KATHRYN PHELAN Criterion, 3 years, Athletic Club, l yearg Basketball, 4 yearsg Baseball, 3 years, Volleyball, 2 years. Here's the other twin- Kathryn is her name. When it comes to sports, She sure can win the game JF' Q! jr1AN NE'I l'I'I PHELPS Theta, 3 years: Honor Society, l yearg Latin Club, 3 years, Athletic Club, l yearg Gym Exhibition, 2 yearsg Basketball, l yearg Senior Debating Team: Class History. Jeannette hails from the nearby sticks, She is quite a country lass. Her eyes are turned toward Maxie, All during History Class. SHIRLEY CONSTANCE PRIMMER Theta, 3 yearsg Athletic Club, 3 yearsg Latin Club, 2 years, Dramatics Club, l yearg Senior Operetta. Shirley goes to the Brightspo-t But not against her Will. She knows that when she gets there She'll surely ind her Bill. I or GEORGE RA JKOVICH Freshman and Sophomore years at Concordia Insti- tute, Bronxville, N Y.3 Basketball, l yearg Bowling. l year. Quiet, timid and shy You'd say at a glance, But are you quite sure? Just give him a chance. J WF . fb A Y f T R A C L E 20 MILDRED REED Theta, 4 years, Latin Club, 2 years, Athletic Club, 1 year, Gym Exhibition, 2 years, Soccer, 2 years, Basketball, l year, Baseball, 2 years, Volleyball, l year. Cheerful and happy all the time, ' K Never a worry or care, V Always willing to lend a hand, , Always has time to spare. ' T A ROGER ROUNDS , Intramural Soccer, 4 years, Intramural Basketball, l year, junior Varsity Basketball, 2 years, Varsity Basketball, l year, Assistant Baseball Manager, 2 years, Baseball Manager, 1 year, Oracle Art Staff, 3 years, Tennis Team, l year, Class Play. We always thought him bashlful. Bashful, that's a howl! For on the trip to Washington He thought he was Dick Powell. LAURA RUSSELL Theta, 3 years, Criterion Club, 3 years, Latin Club, l year, Senior Operetta, Class Play. They say that red-haired people have tempers, But Laura's is hard to stir. The only time she nares wp, Is when Skipper fails to date her. CHARLOTTE SANGMASTER Theta Sigma Nu, 3 years, Latin Club, 3 years, Athletic Club, l year. Suspenders were tirst made for men. Of this you're all aware. But have you ever seen the ones That Charlotte sometimes wears? AGNES SICKELS Honor Society, l year: Theta, 3 years, Latin Club, 4 years, Glee Club, 2 years, President of Glee Club, junior year, Dramatics Club, 1 year, Senior Oper- etta, Class Play, Class Song. Agnes knows her music, Chords and all those thins, If she were only our teacher, I'm sure the boys would sing. DORIS SLAXVSON Theta, 3 years, Latin Club, 4 years, Dramatics Club, 2 years, Athletic Club, 2 years, Baseball, 1 year, Library staff, l year, Oracle Columnist, 1 year, Class Prophecy, Rensselaer HR . You can tell her by her red hair, You can see her a mile away, And to those that really know her She's sure got taking ways. M ARIAN SoRN1seRt:r3R Theta, 4 years, Girls' Athletic Club, 2 years, Gym Exhibition, l year. Marian is sweet and pretty, So happy, yet so neat, For the climax of my ditty, I'll say Marian can't be beat.. lla AURELIA SULL1vAN fn? Latin Club, 4 years, The , 4 years, Senior Operetta, Gym Exhibition, l year, Honor Society, l year. Aurelia Sullivan, A friend worthwhile. Never seems dull, Always has a smile. N ORMA SWEET Criterion Club, 3 years: Athletic Club, 2 years, Vice- president of Athletic Club, 1 yearg Baseball, 4 yearsg Basketball, 4 yearsg Volleyball, 3 years. A girl with great ability As plainly you can see. . She can recite her history As Well as Benny can fplay the Bee. aw! Why he isn't called Romeo. Is more than we can tell. All the girls are Juliets And he thinks Marian is swell. STUART WIL1' Eisua WISHART Theta, 3 years: Senior Operettag Bowling Team. They say that you have dimplesg They always add to charm. But don'tyiou let them kid you, They'll do more good than harm. CLASS GIFTS ' ' ' PEGGY O'SULLIVAN and LeROY FROST, '38 ETHEL BARNETT ....... ...........,.......,.......... ..................,. Powder we can see you use To make yourself l-ook cute, But please apply a little rouge And then you'll be a beaut. ELIZABETH BARRINGTON ........,........................,..,..........,......,.,.. We'd love to hear you chatter fast To prove it can be doneg You take so long and make it last- is fork will spee 0 ome. En BELL ...f... ........ ....... ..,,... ..... . . . . ............ Ed Bell's a Boy Scou , For his country he stands high. To him I give this flag, To be his to fly. MABEI. BETZ ...... ........,. I .................................,......... You say your nickname's Pep, And we agree it's trueg In all your work you're quite adept S-o we give an orchid to you. MARJORIE BURHANS .,..... ........................,,...,.................. History and English We hear you 'mean to teachg We give to you these spectacles. They'll help you learn to preach. RICHARD CARLSON ....... ........V...,..,..............,..................,.,.... Richie is -our punster, folks. He really is amazingg If he'll just use this book of jokes, His brain he will be saving. ROBERT CHESTNUT ...... ........................,............,............... We have heard he likes to hunt. So we'll give him this gung It may not shoot real bullets, But it makes Ia noise like one. DOUGLAS CHILDROSE ...... ............................................... He's known to us as Chilly, But doesnit fulill his nameg To him we give this scrap book To note dovsm future fame. HELEN Cook ....... .............,................................................ The first three years you were quite shy, But then a change did comeg Your fourth year sent your spirits high This medal's a reward for fun. SHIRLEY Ckoss ....... , ....,.......................,...........,...,......... , You never, never lose your poise, You're quiet in the hallg Please takethis horn and .make some no So you'l1 be 'known to all. ise .......Rouge ........I'ork .....Flag ......Orchid .......Spectacles ..-Ioke Book ........Gun Scrap Book .......Medal ......Horn VIRGINIA DEARBORN ...... GRACE DREW ....... MARY EWASHKO ....... ELEANOR FAAS ........ STAATS FASOLDT ....... GEORGE FEATHERLY ............ JACK FELTS ...... IRENE FxsH ...... BETTY FLANIGAN ...... CQERTRUDE Fox ,.,... LEROY FROST ..,.., .......Fishing Line Take this line, You've got the looksg But if it fails, Just use the hooks. ......Telephone A telephone is handy, And when you hear Vince's ring, You'll admit it's dandy. Truly a useful thing. ........Watch Time and tide waits for no man, And boys dislike to waitg If frequently this watch you'll scan, Success wll crown your date. ....,..Ro11ing Pin When a person by name of Paul Decides to show who's lboss, just use this rolling p'n and call, I threw him for a loss. ......Pipe To grow up quick is Staats' aim, To him we give this pipeg The reason for it is very plain- Now he his Pop's won't swipe. ......Song Practice with this song Through the live-long dayg You really can't go Wrong, It'11 be 'Crosby and you some day. .......Airp1ane In four years we have found That y-ou're a woman hater, So leave the terra f1rma And beco-me an aviator. ..,...S1eeping Powder You're a very studious lperson. And we think you need a restg So take these sleeping powders And curl up in a cozy nest. .......Rol1ing Pin You're president of Theta, You rule with an iron handy Some day you'1l need this rolling pin To dominate your man. .......Compact Noses need powdering Every day, This compact will help Keep y-ours that way. ........Car Some d-ay a big car he will own, We hope, until he's able, He'l1 use this car to take Midge home, Or Toni, or Aunt Mabel. ELEANOR GARDENER KATIE GRIEBSCI-I .,..... You have an odd sweater Of patches composed, We'll add a few more To see how it grows. Katie Greibsch has fa bus driver friend, So to her I give this bus. She can have this one by herself Without interference from us. MARGOT GRIEBSCI-I ...... ......... .......................,.......... MILDRED Goss ..,... MARY GROGAN ........ JEAN HERITAGE ......, IRENE HEWITT ,.... VIRGINIA Hicks ...... INGA HOLTZ ..,.... ELSII: KARWEIIOT' ....... DOROTHY KING ...... Introducing Katiels sister, Not the tyvpe for ilittingg S0 to her We'd like to give This yarn to use for knitting. .....Patches .......Bus .......Yarr1 ......Hoe, Rake and Shovel You live out in the country, This we all well knowg So for your rural gardening Accept this shovel, rake and hoe. Mary is the nervous sort, To her we give these keys, I think the jingle of them ort Her pretty ears to please. You're always happy and quite gay, No poutin' or no fretting, If ever trouble comes this way, Use this tape to net him. Your accent really is quite Hooringg My deah! we cawn't explain it. You'll find this dictionary boring, But you'll learn how to restrain it. How you manage to stay 'away From boys we'll never learn, I give you this Iboy doll and pray His charms you will not spurn. Inga Holtz, you dance divine, So graceful and so lightg Like this glider you remind us Of a pretty bird in tiight. Pretty face, Pert little nose, To you we give This bright red rose. The Seniors boast four red-heads, Of them Dorothy's the smallestg So eat this spinach daily And soon you'1l be the tallest. ........Keys Adhesive Tape .....Dictionary .......Boy Doll .......Glider .......Rose ......,Spinach ANTOINETIE KLUMP ......... .................................................... DOROTHY LASHER ...... DONALD LEONARD ..... ELSA LESLIE ....... THEODORE MICHEL.. RALPH MASON ........ KENNETH MORTON ...... 'Iloni's big brown eyes grow dim When we mention Herby, So this present is for him- Yep, it's a derby. On this paper you must show All your reference work. Success will come to you, ' we knowg You never, never shirk. You have a mania for bright ties, Especially in bowsg This colorfs pleasing to the eyes And there's no doubt it shows. You're always very quiet, We don't know your aroundg Some day we'll hear a racket, This horn will make the sound. Please wear this hat when laboring Out in the mid-day sun, And if your lafbor should bear fruit, Kindly send us some. Ralphie is our home run ace, He hits them hard and trueg This ball will lbe quite hard to trace, So we give it to you. Please take this music maker And produ-oe some noise, Otherwise we'll need some proof That you belong to the boys. PEGGY O'SULLIVAN ........ .,...,.......,..........,......,....................... ERMA PETERS ....... THE PHELAN TWINS ,..... Peggy can imitate baby talk. It sounds just like their prattle, But to make it look more real We give to her this rattle. Dancing, dancing all the time To the Sugar Blues, Is enough to wear out Even a new pair of shoes. Red hair and freckles Are quite the combination, So to aid you this summer We make this donation, JEANNETTE PHELPS .................................................................... Jeannette you live in the country Where the people get up with the sun, But you get up by this clock And be a different one. ......Derby .......Paper .......Bow Tie .......Horn .....,.Straw Hat .......Ball ........Harmonica ......Rattle ........Pair of Shoes Freckle Cream .......Clock SHIRLEY PRIMMER... MARCIA GRAINER... FREDERICK RABE .... GEORGE RAJKOVICH ...... M1LnREn REED ....... ROGER ROUNDS ....... LAURA RUSSELL ...... w Shirley Primmer looks and acts ,Like Patsy Kelly, starg This movie book shows how she packs 'Em in from near and far. Now that LeRoy's far away We don't know what you'll do. Take this spinning wheel and stay At home faithful and true. Fred Rabe is a big strong man, A cop I'll bet he'll beg So the proper thing to give -to him Is a COIJPSFXS badge, you see. Rocky is his nickname, Adventure he does craveg Wanderlust brings accidents, This nurse his life will save. Mildred Reed studies history Walking on the street, To her I give a motorcycle To help her save her feet. Take this little date ibook To remember every date, Also take a well known hint- Women don't like to wait. Plans and plans and plans to make, But remember Skip 'must eatg Study this book for his sake, A good cook can't be beat. CHARLOTTE SANGMASTER ............................................,..... AGNES SIGKLES ....... DORIS SLAXVSON ....... MARION SORNBERGER ...... We all have a favorite fruit, Yours we know is the dateg You are always ready Whether it be early or late. . We think you quite majestic, You neither look to right nor left This -crown becomes your manner, You're liaible to be a. queen yet. Girls should keep the one they love In the proper place, Doris take these boxing gloves For Herby-just in case. We don't know if you're planning With Eddie to settle down, But if you are, this paint will help You both to trim the town. .......Movie Book Spinning Wheel .......Badge .......Nurse .......Motorcyc1e ......Date Book ......Cook Book ........Dates ......Crown ...Boxing Gloves ........Paint AURELIA SULLIVAN .................,.................,....A,,.......... NORMA SWEET ...... PAUL VADNAIS ....... STUART WILT ........ ELsm WISHART ...... You're always studying history, We know you do not like it, So to you I give these matches, When you're through with the vbook, light it. Norma Sweet is the quiet sort, Her voice is of very low toneg So to make herself hear all around I'll give to her a megaphone. Raul Vadnais is our President, He also has a mateg To him I give this little book To keep track of his dates. This little boy he wants to be An aviator ace, This baby airplane should help To put him in his place. We wonder if you ever would Make a lot of noiseg This drum -will, if anything could, Make you lose your poise. ' ..- ,I it Mil V .,....Matches Megaphone ........Date Book ......Airplane ........Drum CLASS PROPHECY ' ' ' DORIS SLAWSON Place: Rensselaer High Schoolroom. Time: june, 1948. Chamcters: Suzebel ....,.... ...... M arcia Grainer Angie ...... .,...... G ertrude Fox Steve ....... ........... S taats Fasoldt Aloe ........... .,..... C Leorge Rajkovich Teacher ....................,.................,.........,. Doris Slawson Tearlien In today's lecture we are going to take an imaginary tour around the United States. Everyone should know about this country we live in. It so happens that in our travels we are going to visit several states tl1at are interest- ing and important. Also in our travels we are going to visit cities that are now the homes of certain people who once went to this same school. l believe that these people were graduated in the year 1938. That class has spread all over the country. I'm sure you must have heard about the famous class of '38. Sieve: Say, thatfs the year Red Best was graduated. You know the fa111ous first baseman for the Deroit Tigers Tenclzeiz' You should know someone else too, the New York State Senator now in Washington, D. C. Angie: Mr. Paul Vadnais? ls he from Rensselaer High School? Suzebel: QRomanticallyj Uh huh! And his fiancee was graduated then, too. Eleanor Faas is her name. Tenrlier: Well, now you can see that there are famous people scattered all over who used to co111e to this school, who even sat in these very seats you're now occupying. Shall we start? Have you any choice about the way we travel? joe: Yes, I'd like to leave from the Albany Airport. A fellow by the name of George Rajkovich is a grease monkey up there. Tenrlier: All right! Now imagine we're flying. Think our altitude is 3,000 feet and our speed is 175 miles per hour. Our pilot is Ed Bell, flying one of Canady's planes. Suzebel: Are we going to eat at the Kathabel Cafe ? That belongs to the Phelan twins. Angie: All you thing ol' is eating. l'm eager to see some of Miss Irene Hewitt's paintings at the Museum of Art. Tearlier: l'VCll, children we won't be able to spend all ol' our time in New York. joe: What are those buildings there with the playground? P Tenrlier: That's the Smith Nursery run by Gertrude Fox. Angie: If we go to Hollywood. do you suppose I can have my hair waved by the stars' coifieur, LeRoy Frost? Suzr'lu'l: l'd rather hear a talk on dieting by Elsie W'isharl. the famous dietician. joe: l'd rather meet Ralph Mason, the Swing Man himself. Angie: Agnes Sfckles? The concert pianist. Teru'l1er: Children! I appreciate your enthusiasm and l'm glad you know so many alumni but you can scarcely call the work of these serious. You should have less levity. Know people whose work is really important. Such as-ah-ah. Suzebel: Dick Carlson is still trying to get a date with her. Teacher: Please! We'll now go to Washington, D. C. Steve: Oh boy! Our pilot is a girl this time. It's Laura Russel. Teacher: In Washington we might see Eleanor Gardner, the President's secretary. Aloe: Aren't. they building a monument down there? Teacher: Yes, Staats F asoldt is the engineer. Suzebel: Oh, he married Peggy O'Sullivan. Angie: I wish we could go to meet the Pulitzer Poetry Prize Winner. Teacher: Oh yes, Donald Leonard. But We must keep on going. Sazegel: Let's go south and see where George Featherly grows the tobacco for his pipe. Steve: Doug Childrose, who took the place of Red Ruliing, the Yankees' number one righthanded pitcher, is down there. joe: And say, Ernie Robison just Won the Davis Cup. Suzebel: I've always wanted to go to Florida. That's where one of our alumni went on her honeymoon. Angie: It was Grace Drew who went in the D. P. W. truck, wasn't it? Teacher: When we leave Florida, we'll go across the country to the Mexican border. Steve: That's where Jack Felts, the Warden at Alcatraz, captured those kidnapers. Teacher: While in Texas we must visit the famous Dandy Dude Ranch run by Inga Holtz and Erma Peters. Angie: In San Francisco can we meet Aurelia Sullivan, the woman who founded the private school for the children of movie stars? Teacher: And perhaps we'll meet Dorothy Lasher, the math teacher who hase become the rival of Einstein. Steve: l'd like to go to see Dot King dance. ' joe: What about Margot Griebsch and her all girl band? Angie: Personally, I'd rather meet Katie Griebsch the famous opera star. Suzebel: I'll take Marion Sornberger and Stuart Wilt as the movie's greatest lovers. Teacherz' Suzebel: we'll dispense with such remarks. The nearest you'll be allowed to get to the movie stars will be to meet Beatrice Fonda and Mary Ewashko, secretaries in the office of M.G.M. Suzebel: Can't we even see Charlotte Sangmaster, the model American nurse? joe: Isn't Dot Potter a script writer in one of the studios? Suzebel: Yes, and she wrote Love Under Fire which was changed to Fire- 1nen's Holiday. Teacher: All right! You may turn your face to the wall. What were you saying Angie? Angie: Can't we go to Alaska and see the hospital founded by Shirley Primmer? Suzebel: I bet Bill goes there often. Teacher: What did you say? joe: She said Ken Morton is a fur trader up there. Teacher: Well, let's start home. Steve: We'll fly home too, I hope. Suzebelr Let's visit Reno. Mary Grogan just drove out there in her Ford roadster. Teacher: Suzebel! You know if you don't stop I'll send you to the principal, Miss Flanigan. This is only an imaginary trip, but it is important and your conduct is unseemly. Now where are we? joe: Coming into Chicago. That's where Shirley Cross, famous business woman, lives. Steve: Ethel Barnett is one of her secretaries. Angie: Oh yes, and that reminds me, in Chicago is that large Mickey Mouse Memorial Librar headed b Marerie Burhans. Y Y J Teacher: Yes, and we'll have to go to the Ford plant in Detroit. Mary Mee- gan is Mr. F ord's secretary. joe: And Helen Cook is the commercial artist who does all of his advertising. Steve: That's the mail plane we're passing. Max Hartnagel flies it and drops love letters to his girl friends from coast to coast. joe: One of the air hostesses on that line is Elsie Karwelat. Angie: lf we stop in New York again, can we see the fashion show in Virginia Hicks' Gown Salon. Tenclten' Did you know that Irene Fish is the designer of those exclusive models? ' Sieve: Say, let's go to Rockerfeller Center and see the news commenator, Ken VVheeler. joe: Yeah, and let's go up in the Adirondacks before we go l10l1lC. Mildred Reed has a sanatarium up there. Angie: All right, and you know Marcia Grainer lives on one of the highest peaks. Her husband is a forest ranger. Sieve: Theodore Michel has a hunting and fishing club up there some place. joe: On our way down how about stopping at Eleanor Dusenherry's apple farm? .S'Iffw: ll' we land at Schenectady, we Cklll have that state trooper, Fred Rabe, escort us home. q Angie: Yes. But if we land at East Greenbush, we can visit the Nursing Home of Jeannette Phelps. joe: VVell, I want to visit the Capitol and Robert Chestnut who is janitor there. Steve: Virginia Dearborn is secretary to a Senator. T6!It'lII'l?f Do you know that Mabel Betz is a teacher in Albany Business College? Suzebel: VVe may meet her there if we ever graduate from here. VVhat we need is a new bookkeeper in place of Elizabeth Barrington. She's too accurate about our marks. Angie: Well, why couldn't we have either Elsa Leslie or Betty Conlon? They're competent secretaries. Steve: Say, has that fellow, Roger Rounds, invented anything yet? Suzebel: No, he's still trying to Gnd a quick way to make a fortune so he can marry Madeline. Terzrlzen' Suzebel, you may go to your next class. loe: Oh, did you know Miss Goss is leading the community sing at the Ritz? Tenclzer: As I was saying Suzebel, go to Gym. I do hope Miss Heritage will be able to do something with you. Angie: Oh, teacher will the girl in the public library help me with my reference work. What is her name? It used to be Antoinette Klump. Suzebel: She'll help you all right-if she's not too busy watching Herbie junior. Teacher: That is all. You are simply corrigible. Class dismissed. CLASS HISTORY - - - IEANNETTE PHELPS One memorable day in September, 1934 the members of the class of '38 set sail on the sea of knowledge. Our destiny, the port of graduation, we real- ized could be reached only after a long voyage of four years over a much traveled and unknown course. We were, as freshmen should be, self-conscious, pathetic-looking, and bashful. Much to our chagrin we were invariably lost in the halls, or we stumbled breath- lessly in the class room five or ten minutes late. All the rules and regulations of the school failed to stay in our memory. Our progress at first was slow and awkward. During the early part of the year the seniors favored us with a recep- tion where we were the entertainers and the seniors the entertained. By the time we were Sophomores, we had learned the principal nautical terms and were well on our voyage. As did our Freshman year, our Sophomore year slipped quickly by. Thus one-half of our voyage was complete. The next year as juniors we organized and elected our officers: George Featherly, presidentg Antoinette Klump, vice-presidentg Betty Flanigan, secretary, and Ralph Mason, treasurer. As 1 remember, a series of events soon followed which were to raise funds for our Washington trip. Among them was the sale of writing pads, a roller skating party, and a food sale. During this year girls from the History A class presented a play entitled A Dish of China Tea. The girls in the cast were Mabel Betz, Marjorie Burhans, Peggy O'Sullivan, Betty Flanigan, Dorothy Lasher, Doris Slawson, and Jeannette Phelps. A junior year book was another project we attempted. It included every junior's picture and baby picture. 1938 at last! and we were seniors! At our first class meeting we elected Patil Vadnais, presidentg and Fred Rabe, vice-president. Betty Flanigan was our note catcher and Ralph Mason, our financier. Our senior year was the most interesting, perhaps because it was the most active. VVe had an opportunity this year to initiate the Freshmen. Needless to say, we made excellent use of our opportunity for friendly revenge. The first item on the list to raise money for our Washington trip was a Roller Skating Party. Mfith this accomplished, we gave a food sale. Both of these were a success, but netted hardly enough for our extensive plans for Washington. Next came our presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado We wish to extend our appreciation to Professor Clark, to Professor Selley. to Miss Wriglit, to members of the faculty and alumni for their cooperation in making our oper- etta possible and successful. On Friday, March ll, 1938 our interclass basketball tournament was held. Our senior team came through with Hying colors fthat is, the blue and Whitey. The trophy awarded was an Inter-Class Championship basketball banner. Other items accomplished were a food sale and card and bingo party. Then came the event looked forward to for so many years. Our trip to Vlfashingtonl We left the Monday after Easter for a six-day trip to New York, Philadelphia, and the nation's capital. We arrived home tired, but a good time was had by all. In May the student body assembled in chapel and Mr. Clark announced the Commencement speakers. Dorothy Lasher is valedictorian. Helen Cook, Betty Flanigan and Mabel Betz are the other speakers. In a few short weeks we shall receive diplomas, the reward of four years of study and perseverance. But no matter what the future holds in store for us the memory of our high school days will always be dear to the class of '38, of Seniors to look down on the rest of school. It has always been done The Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1938 ' ' ' DOUGLAS R. CHILDROSE We, the class of 1938, of the Rensselaer High School of the city of Rensse- laer, county of Rensselaer, state of New York, now about to close our text books for the last time and don our caps and gowns, being fully possessed of sound minds, and almost superhuman understanding, do make, publish, and declare the following as and for us this our last will and testament: VVe accordingly hereby revoke, and render void all former wills, codicals, agreements or testamentary instruments made by us at any time heretofore. FtRsT-We give and bequeath to our distinguished principal and superin- tendent, Mr. Walter S. Clark, our heartfelt thanks and sincerest gratitude for the many hours he has toiled unremittingly in our behalf. VVe are indeed honored to have such a person on whom we may shower praise as we take our positions in life. SECOND-Vfe give and bequeath to the members of the Faculty and to the Board of Education, who have ever held our welfare and happiness in mind, our gratitude and thanks for the wisdom they so graciously imparted to us and for the cooperation which made it possible for us to take part in this Class Day. We trust that the classes to follow will humbly acknowledge, as we have, their guidance and friendship. 'l'HtRn-VVe give and bequeath to the juniors, our closest associates, all our privileges, that of superior dignity and sophistication. If these privileges be broken, punishment shall be inflicted for their indiscreet usage. FOURTH-'I'o the Sophomores we bequeath our indefatigable ability to work along with the keen intelligence which allows us to do the right thing at the right time. FIFTH-To the Freshmen, the bewildered group of the school and sadly in need of these qualities, we bequeath our flawless courtesy and fearlessness in greeting our superiors in a sprightly manner. We bequeath them also our intellectual achievements in the hopes that some day they too will become dignified and intelligent Seniors. Special legacies, which it seems to be our duty to impart, we hereby make, demise and list the following: To Sylvia Teffl-Dorothy Lasher's distinguished place as next, year's valedic- torian. To joey Sferzmlino-Tlte splendid physique, curly red locks and flashy suspenders of one Jimmy Best. To William Rtzssrfll-Tlie volume of Staats Fasoldt's voice in one of his studious recitations. To Palririu lirfrrlim'-l,,attra Russell's title of Rensselaer's best dressed girl. To Belly Hrtrrigrut-Peggy O'Sullivan's cute way of getting what she wants- when she wants it. To jack Hedden-Max Hartnagel's ability to pass a geography test after telling everyone he never opened the book fthe boy has brainsj. To Shirley Sweet-Toni Klump's amorous smile and lovely disposition. To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To To T0 To To To To To To To To T0 To the Center Twins-The right to be the only set in the Senior Class from the Phelan twins. Harry Holton-Don Leonard's place-as the most happy-go-lucky fellow in the senior class. Olive Fubricius-Eleanor Faas' accomplishment of having a date with the class prez. Dick Lester-Theodore Michel leaves his rattling good Ford car so that Dick may get home safe and sound. Bill Class-The humor contributed by LeRoy Frost in Shorthand class. Marilyn Lieberman-Dorothy King's title of tiny. Marilyn Weatherwnx-The pleasure of upholding the standard of brunettes from Jean Heritage. Red,' D'Arey-A complete course in French from Jeannette Phelps. Evelyn Naslke-Agnes Sickles' place on the debate team. Pele Taglienlo-The ability to side-step all types of work and lengthen the distance between seventh period and Ed Bell. Ernie Hoffman-The marvelous talent of Roger Rounds in keeping score at the baseball games. QWe hope you know a hit from an errorj. Marian Faris--Doris S1awson's report card. Libby Livingston-The thing that George Featherly calls his pipe. Eddie Weslon-Dick Carlson's place as the senior class cut-up. Ed ,lunenka-Prez. Vadnais' right of being the class romeo. Clmrlolle Houghton-Grace Drew's reserved and distinguished social promi- nence. Betty jane Staats-Mabel Betz' scholastic standing. Timmy Stickley-A special lease on George Rajkovich's coveted seat in seventh period. Mary Rose-The demureness that makes everyone want to have Shirley Cross around. Andrew Dorninski-Ernie Robinson's place as Rensselaer's V. captain of basketball. Geraldine McBreen-Erma Peter's technique of waltzing. Irene M nrphy-The privilege of going out nights but still having your home- work done from Elsie Karwelot. Lillian Horn-Mary F.washko's place as the mimeograph operator for the faculty. Ray Hyde-A superb intelligence and philosophy of life from one Robert Chestnut. Vern Rollinson-Mary Meegan's right to make witty puns at the right time. Clam Meinilcer-The way Betty Flanigan finds her Way around New York. Miriam Chandler-A private table in the library because of our sympathy for the bees who can't resist the honey. Betty Green-The quiet, respected leadership of Gertrude Fox. Dick Chambers-Ralph Mason's timely answers when the class is stranded in history. To Bob Mitchell-Fred Rabe's ability to stay in the library the full forty-five minutes. To Bill Hopkins-Jack Felt's place as Mfarden ol Alcatraz. To Ruth Wrighl-The sophistication necessary to become a senior from Marge Burhans. To Kale Cmmday-Marion Sornbergers way with the boys. To jane! Gulekunsl-Tlie smile that Ginnie Hicks brings to Miss Hurley's lace when she takes dictation. To Millorz Adamsw- Scoop NVheeler's natural curly hair. To Rullz Wfordevz-Shirley P1'lHllllCl',S ability to be two places at once. To jane Bailey-Norma Sweets beloved history text. To Miss Wornlmm-A much needed mechanical man for sorting out reference and non-reference students. To Mr. Murphy we gladly give the privilege of heating the school this coming winter with all our notebooks and other references that remain as records of our distinguished scholastic abilities. SIXTH-To any energetic person possessed with enough strength to pick up our neglected school materials, we will gladly leave a broom and basket in our hasty departure. SEVENTH-We hereby nominate and appoint Miss Boylan executrix ol' this our last will and testament and to our utmost, pray that she may be endowed with strength sufficient and energy everlasting to carry out to the very letter, in minutest detail, all the provisions of this document. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal at our high school in the city of Rensselaer, this tenth day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred and thirty-eight. i N' FIV , W. A CLASS SUNG We our happy voices raise In a madrigal of praise, Renss'laer High our Alma Mater we revere, Thirty-eight we now acclaim, We'll bring honor to your name, As we tread along Life's Path-way year by year. You have taught us how to live, Of ourselves the best to give, You have taught us how to conquer all our fear CHORUS Renss'laer High! Renss'laer High! we greet thee, Alma Mater always dear, Renss'laer High! Renss'laer High! your praises, We will shout them far and near. 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This testimonial from employers indicates the effectiveness of the Albany Business College plan of balanced education . . . a plan combining advanced training with extensive extra-curricular activities. Graduation from an approved high school is one entrance requirementg the Admissions Committee gives preference to students with college-entrance credits. Record enrollment necessitates early application to assure a place in the new College Hall. FALL OPENING CLASSES ABC'S 82nd YEAR SENIOR COURSES JUNIOR COURSES Business Administration Private Secretarial Executive Secretarial Shorthand Reporting Sales Management Bookkeeping Accounting Shorthand September 12, only September 6, 12 and later Send NOW for illustrated bulletins. Jlllbany Business College 'WTS I. . . V ' .E .4 1 L, ,s ,f ,..' 3'- ef 5 ,. L V. gin 1 5. - 1 J 1 is ff