Rhinebeck Central High School - Patroon Yearbook (Rhinebeck, NY)

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Fourteen Senior History Four years ago, we, the Seniors of '51, were the Green Freshmen of '47. We boldly crossed the threshold of 'lYe Olde R. H. S., thinking that at last we were big shots. However, we were rudely shaken from our ethereal pedestal by the majestic upper classmen. Do you remember our Science Class expedition to the Hayden Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History? It was on this memorable occasion that Doris Bowman was hilariously initiated into the confusion of the Big City. Our sophomore year was heralded 'by our Christmas Dance, The Sophomore Spree. Do you recall our tree decorated with painted tin-cans, which Jay Sellers accidentally nailed to the shining surface of the gym floor? Also, it is impossible to forget our own talented Gerry Murphy in the minstrel show. The oomph and style, which he put into his song and dance routine, brought down the house with laughter and applause. ' One year later, we achieved Jolly Junior-hood during which we proudly presented our unforgettable Junior Prom. Two of our Juniors, Ronnie Post and Peggy DeLamater, copped the honors and were crowned King and Queen. It was many days before the King could shake off the label Pretty Boy which Mr. Cullen had bestowed on'him. , - ln Feb. of this same, year, we attained our long awaited class rings. We dis- played these shining school emblems with pride. 1 At last we. reached the goal for which we had been struggling 'these many years. This year wie, The Royal Seniorsf' had much to look forward to. 1 After three preceding years of unsuccessful attempts, we finally became masters in the art of selling. A steady income was derived from candy, soda, food and shirt sales. What about B. Dalmer's unique costumes and routines, which he produced for advertisement's sake? He certainly was the focus of attentionl' And don't forget The Count of Monte Cristo and Guadalmnal Diary which starred in our two successful movie-dances. The G. O. presidential campaign was battled out by Richard Moe Siebold, Gerry Murphy and Ronnie Post. Not only the students but also the town was aroused as Gerry's loyal party formed a parade and rode around town with banners Hying. After the votes were counted, it was found that a revote was necessary between Moe and'Gerry. Aloe won the election, and the other nominees gave a party in the honor, of the new president. The Senior Play entitled Junior Mister starred Harold Hastings, alias Gerry Price's family, whom he considered reasons for much mirth. Frances, helped to reform Harold by using from the clutches of Gloria, better Murphy, who wrote a play about 'lFrances characters, His many predicaments were the character, played by Margie Rogers, psychology. She successfully snatched him known as Joan Sindt. Although we worried about our Hnanoial status, Lady Luck was with us, and in March, We took our much dreamed about trip to Washington, D. C. This was one of the greatest highlights of our senior year. In June, 1951, we reached the end of a long, hard journey. We proudly ac- cepted our diplomas and realized that the hardest job was yet to come-the job of putting our education: to practical use and proving ourselves worthwhile citizens.

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JOSEPHINE H. SIMMONS Big ThrilI! Bulletin Staff 4, Intra- mural Softball I, 2, 3, -I-Q Intramural Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, Future Homemaker of America Z. JOAN M. SIN DT What a charactrrf' Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3, -I-Q Varsity Chorus 3, -I-Q Orchestra 1, 2, 33 De- bate Club 2, 33 Senior Play Gloria , Patroon Staff 35 Bulletin 1, 2, 3, -I-, Editor 3, -I-Q Class President 13 Secretary 41 G. O. Representative 2. MARY A. SMITH YuuuJ:s.r.r Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 43 Senior Play Cheer- leader , Patroon Staff 3, Bulletin 2, 3, 4, Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, +3 Intramural Softball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 3g Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, -I-, Captain 2, Cheerleader 2, 3, Future Homemak- er of America, Secre- tary 2. RICHARD E. THORN Your moihfr fwrarr army thorn! Interclass Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Intramural Soft- ball l, 2, 3, 43 Intra- mural Basketball 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 2. HOWARD A. TRAUDT You Fool! Mixed Chorus 3, -I Varsity Chorus -I junior Varsity Basket- ball lg Varsity Basket- ball 2, -I-Q Varsity Basa- ball 1, 2, 3, -I-3 Intra- mural Softball l 2 3 4, Captain Softliall' -Ii Captain Basketball 2. WALTER H. WELCH, Jr. Good grid! Mixed Chorus 3, -Ig Junior Varsity Basket- ball 2, Varsity Basket- ball 3, 'Ig Varsity Base- ball 2. 3, -Ig Interclass Basketball lg Intra- mural Softball l, 2, 3, -I-3 Intramural Basket- ball l. WALTER A. WILLIAMS Tl1at'.f .fomr bargain! Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Varsity Chorus 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Patroon Stal? 23 Bulletin Staff lg Interclass Basketball 1: Intramural Softball -I-3 Intramural Basketball 3, 4. CLEO E. FICKE Clan fldfuisor Thirteen

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Class Will We, the Seniors of the class of 1951, being of questionably sound mind, do hereby make, publish and declare this, our last will and testament and do give, and bequeath all our effects and defects both real and personal as follows: We leave Barbara White Bill Asher's argumentive abilities. B. jfs dramatic talent to Anne Kaufman. Doris Bowman's spontaneous giggles to Shirley Bonesteel. To Pat Wheeler, Peggy DeLamater's quick temper. Joan Galunas' typing ability to Charles Forsman. The outstanding and numerous possessions of Don Goodrich, we leave to Bill Lown. Pat Hart's untamed locks to Sandy Tremper. Walt Jautz's faculty drag to Ann Stickel. To Ginny Rifenburg and Rosemary Briggs, Bea Merrihew's athletic ability. Carl Johnson's uppers to Ginny Ross. Jerry Murphy's innumerable talents to Margie Goodrich. Bucky Odell's repertoire of jokes to Eleanor Justus. Mary Smith's petite figure to Mary Jane Kilmer. To Jim Rosell and Stan Colton, Dick Hicks' frequent blushes. Joan Sindt's specks to Ruth Ackert. We leave Howie Traudt's basketball skill to Jonathan Murray. To Ed Gray and Ann Conklin, Frank Dezago's garrulousness. Walt Welch's muscle-bound physique to Tom McCabe and Carl Harrison. . Walt Williams' history marks to Ed Glynn. Ed Gumienny's love of minstrel shows to Bernie Lattin and Gordie Briggs. Jo Ann KyH's naivete is left to Mary Meccariello. Margie Rogers' height to Pat Rosell. Jo Simmons leaves her quiet ways to Dorie Ann Stone and Don Harrison Dick Siebold'S mathematical mind to Ray De lVIolin and Marlene Dorrer. Ronnie Post's crewcial cut to Satch Gazen. Sissy Simmons' copper-colored hair to Bill Holden so that next year's Seniors won't be without a red-head. Dick Thorn's dancing feet to Sally Asher. To Paul Johnson, Ed Rossman's extra weight. Grace Fulford's seriousness is left to Betsy Bridges. John McCarney's way with the women to Stanley Ward. To the faculty we leave . . . it isn't much, but we leave and you should be thankful. Witnesses: f-M if .Q N Frank Dezago's Horse. f i- f 'B X 'Ai The Thing. 4 iw 0 0 2' va ll ,ef H ll ' NL! is--H fl viii Si? tf . f B Fifteen