Riverdale Country School for Boys - Riverdalian Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1939 volume:

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It is in an effort to encourage him in his trials that this reminder of his life and Work at Riverdale is published. 5 P F P w V IND NE HD HH C A T HE MD Always interested in helping and encouraging the boys, Mr. Carney has proceeded quietly through many years at Riverdale. Particularly to those of us who have known him since our Middle-School days he is one whom we shall Wish to remember in later years. His friendly manner has made him Well-liked, While his forgiving nature has com- manded our sincerest gratitude. It is therefore with great pleasure that we dedicate the Nineteen Thirty-nine Riverdalian to Iohn I. Carney. J CD NIH!! HN!! l .,.t C A UIQ UNH HE Y -3' f' M341 -,:g:.5.,.,:g:-g:,jE,-IE.E:.a::,E..,JE.:E.'E' 125'-QQ I 5. we-f , - Fab.. ....... -.ww ,,'j.'r::f 'i.-5:Agf.:'? f-if xx 1 5'T:f 'ZF' f'lT 'f ' I ' THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IOHN W. GRIFFIN SIDNEY D. GAIVIBLE WARD W. FENNER GEORGE MCANENY PERCIVAL WILDS, President DANIEL C. CAREY FRANK S. HACKETT THOMAS E. LOVEIOY, IR. EDWARD W. FREEMAN ALLAN K. MURRAY I Not in photograph! HENRY GREENE HOTCHKISS ISI FRANK S. HACKETT Headmaster A.B. Columbia, A. M. QHon.J Williams U1 THE FA C U I-TY IREEiffgS2ETfY A.M. Teachers College, Columbia D. EARL GARDNER Assistant Headmaster Latin A.B. Bowdoin FORREST W. COBB Science 7 f B.S. Tufts: ED.M. Harvard WALTER FREDRIC LUBY Head of Middle School Latin and English A.B. Ohio State: A.M. Harvard IOHN L. CARNEY Librarian English A.M. Cornell ROBERT C. MURRAY Senior Master History B.A. Amherst: A.M. Columbia CLARENCE APPLEBY French A.B. University of London: M.R.S.T. England MARC L. BALDWIN Latin and German A.M. Bucknell DANIEL C. CAREY Business Manager A.B. Boston LEWIS W. CLOUGH English and Dramatics A.B. Williams: A.M. Harvard RICHARD H. MCCLANAHAN Music A.B. Northwestern: Tobias Matthay Pianoforte School, London BARTLETT PAGE Mathematics Sc.B. Brown DAVID B. SCOULAR Choral Music A.B. Texas Christian University: B. of Music, Lawrence College: Yale School of Music BORIS VON ARNOLD Physical Education and Psychologist M.A. University of California EDWARD T. FAGAN Mathematics A.B. Cornell ARCHILLE H. BIRON French m B.A. Clark iwsglilix 'Qi ' FRANCIS CLARE CURTIN Coach ot Major Sports English A.B. Yale ROBERT B. TUCKER French ' Diplome Superieur: University of Nancy DAVID A. BOWERS Science B.S.Tufts IAMES W. CHAPMAN Admissions Officer Social Studies B.S. Swarthmore College JAMES C. SAYLOR Fine Arts xg Pratt Institute HAROLD . TT Mathe s B.A. rst: M.A. Columbia ETHEL ATKINS Head of Lower School Arithemetic Teachers College, Columbia Illl HAROLD E. KLUE Social Studies A.B. Hobart: A.M. Columbia WILLIAM WEN GER Choral Music B.S. Mansfield College of Music: Graduate Work, New York University PHILIP E. DODGE Social Studies B.S. Connecticut State College G. A. CLEVELAND SHRIGLEY Remedial Language Training A.B. St. Stephens WILLIAM C. LAMOREY French A.B. Dartmouth: Sorbonne LOUIS JAMES Manual Arts Iohn Herron Art School: Columbia GEORGE E. MCCANDLISH Fourth Grade B.A. University of Washington NELSON GOODYEAR French A.B. Columbia M. GARDNER TALCOTT, IR. English Ph.B. Yale WALTER R. SONSTROEM English BA. Wesleyan FRANK B. MCDUFFEE Arithmetic A.B. Harvard: Andover Theological Seminary: A.M. Columbia ALFRED H. DREWES Athletic Department B.S. University of Michigan I12l ,',.!,':, lewd . . s ' 4 IW , 0' ,SJ ,144 ,Kg g, a,9. -1' , .f Q5' . Ja. ' ., . 4 . ' 1 X' -x , A, , gs.. .. K f . YQ I 4,12 '1 ... A 'I ' ,Q f . 4 ., K' 11 , 1- 1 ' K .I J. ln! x I , '11 X . 1 . 5 . 4 v N 6 Q xi, 1 f .Q , K 5 '-.r ' 4 ,1- AA i f X' V ' ef . 4 . . ,cb . V' . . .N V A ,yv - f, fic. . f -'1' ll, . xii ew. . , ' ffm' . J? BMA tgwyq . .fu , - ' 'v -' 1 ' 5 J., if Q . , , , ,X . - gy . Q , 'QA 1 ' ,' Q :vi V -up fr- na? -. ,N AA ,,o,.nYz . 1 ., -A X. '4 2, 1 k yy 3 r ?' WV' At' .J ' , ' ,U 1 Lf. 1. .. L, 1, f .4 W7 1 , . , , 1 -f. 74 Q, Q , Nm 'fm f 1 . 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Q 31 ,X .x ., san- I my 6.-:iw 1 I , wg K A T fi, fu, Y, A HE . U px. ., In W-4. .V - , ,4lQ!L1. .1 ,VL 4 1 52,4 A fm R , f. '.. h ,I f , fa' V 'f , 'j-- T f Q, R 'bi' ,vfnuw 'W ' Q ' k'1 :. k 5' ,uf wif i ' S' ' . wg- 9 ' 'f 'L ', , .A ,. - X .1 Q., A ,Hz A ' Z' wr V , , . - ,K ,v.g,+ ' i , 'QQ .H . '31'.,., A l . r 0- ,JP lff,?'iQ.,7 '- . V, . Q - fwflfv .u- 1 J , ,QA Rm? 5 mzxcrf No. 59 5 nspfxms U- ' ' LEAVING FOR. HAQVAIQD f YALE 22 PQINCETON 55 y 4, ii 'f rn AND POINTS XNEST .ff E3 -. , 1 .- ' ff . . 'MQ 1, V--ugqak A-ug? . LINER-I.. V '-V 11v,b-w9,-. 1 . 9 mm nw-.. ,J ' J 3 X-,..A,.H '?f?,..f I 7. ..,..,.MX V 4 w. V- ff H 1-N NWT- ,.,. Q,,i.,,, ,115 .,,,.,..,.W f .X , it il ' I ' I 14 ,. ' J 1, ' ,..,.W-W' 1 .. '4 ' U ,T Q 5, Q ' . E 2 g5 '? ff - I X flu x ,n' -v4.qa...M.w- wiv' f V,- fwifm EJ' JAMES BURNS A1v11sE11soN, 111 AMADEO BARLETTA, IR. Riverdalian 6: Review 6. The best-read student in the senior class, Burns stands high in the knowledge of literature. In his work on the School's two major publications he has proved himself not only capable, but interested and co- operative. During the years which he spent at school in Arizona, he picked up his inimitable drawl and learned the arts of lassoing and breaking horses. His well- defined social tendencies receive some- what of a setback as a result of his retir- ing nature, but his affability is ever pres- ent. His friends rest assured that his pro- jected training for medicine will have the best of results. Princeton l20l Review 4. 5, 6, Business Manager 5, 6: Dormitory Council 6: Soccer LV, 4, 5.16. Since he came to Riverdale in the Mid- dle Schoolgtlzds native of Saanto Domingo hdq 'steadily been' gaining prominence in schoo1.life. This year he gaihnqdfthe honor of membership on thegdormitory council of which group,he hasvbeen secretafy. He has been .afrnember of the Review hoard for several years, serving 162 some time as its business mgffager. Favorite among his activities is the Traffic Squad, the merits of which he never tires of relating. Though reasonably industrious, he sometimes has a difficult time: yet he maintains his equanimity and enviable good spirits throughout adversity. Princeton X i PHILIP MISON BLISS WILLIAM BIRCHALL BOLTON C uncil 4, 5, 6, President 6: Riverdalian 6: Glee Club 4, 5, 6: Dramatic Club 4, 5, 6: Delta Phi Sigma 3, 4, 5, 6: Relief Society 3, 4, 5. Philly is one of those individuals who likes nothing better than dashing off to fires armed with axe and extinguisher. Next to chasing fires he enjoys most de- fending the Republican party, and telling jokes in his own inimitable fashion. No matter what happens, Phil keeps his superb dignity, a quality that has fright- ened many a Middle Schooler. His com- plete dependability and thoroughness in all he undertakes have made him an outstanding leader, and one of the most respected fellows in the school. Columbia Council 5, 6: French Club 4: Theta Phi 4, 5, 6: Relief Society 4, 6, Chairman 4: Basketball Varsity 4, 5, 6, I. V. 3, Captain 6: Tennis 3, 4, 5, 6, Captain 5. For the five years that Bill has been a student at Riverdale he has been one of the leaders of the School in several phases of school life. Quiet, unobtrusive, and a pleasant companion, Bill has for two years been a strong conservative mem- ber of the Student Council. His fine athletic abilities are shown by his hold- ing Varsity ranking in tennis for four years and in basketball for three, as well as becoming captain of both squads. In the memories of masters and boys Bill will long remain. Trinity I21l DAVID IOHN BRANDENBURG LIONEL PLYER CAMING Glee Club 5, 6: Outing Club 5, 6: Soccer I. V. 5, 6: Football Varsity 6, I. V. 4, 5: Track 4, 5, 6, Captain 6. Brandy has been active in all branches of school life. His work in both sports and student activities shows that his best is in a plane far above the average. Since the great out-of-doors appeals to him rather more than books he was often either running around the track or setting off for the mountains with the Outing Club. Both on the football line and as captain of the track team, B-burg shows that fine fighting spirit which has added much to Riverdale. Next year Bowdoin will offer him the opportunity to combine with his college work the outdoor life which he enjoys. f , Bowd 5' 'if VIN 4 'xr E Q4 :X rf X KC' ' rw 5 , I Xt J -ffl X ' llp 22 I1 i . ,, L! N soccinvtfirsiiy 6:+,Swi1T1Qai,1i'g 4, 5.194 t I t Y, ov Tj! N up 0 Liongl h sudddeded ' cultivating the art of leisur ,to pr high dtlzgree. His is not the empty: ideal of hours spent for mere Ugfrofit or jiyilnd nofreward, but aims to- ward tfuat perfe t state in which the in- d 1 's truly self-sufficient, regardless o is odcjtpation or circumstances. In more bzgncrete form, hixcfctivities are manif ted in his-f suc ss at soccer and tennis and in hid, 'somewhat harried progress of his t didls. There is an ex- traordinary qua' y about Lionel that is like leavening in the doughiness of Riv- erdale. We are sure his genial glibness will be the light of many a bull session at Brown. Brown Q nr a,,..,.,,, .. HERMAN CHIU ROBERT LEO COOPER Soccer I. V. . I , u From once peaceful China, land of rick- N . I I ws and ancient learning, comes one of sons whose very quietness makes him outstanding. Beneath that placidness and reticence peculiar to his race lie amazing aptitude, industry and willingness. Al- though Herman is noted tor his fine work in science, his talents have lead him to a position on the I. V. Soccer line-up. In all his subjects Herman displays an un- canny ability to learn and retain what he reads and hears. If it were not for his language handicap, he would undoubted- ly be an outstanding student. Consider- ing these things it is more than likely that Herman will attain his goal, namely, be- ing a chemical engineer. University of Michigan Review 4, 5, 65 Riverdalian 5, 6: Glee Club 4, 5, 6: Orchestra 3, 4, 5, 6: French Club 4: German Club 4: Soccer Varsity 4, 6. I. V. 51 Fencing Varsity 6, I. V. 5. Here is our student of both theory and applied music. Having first done some work in piano and clarinet, Bob has for several years been an oboe player in our orchestra. Music is, however, but one of the many interests of this genial fellow. One may frequently see him walking about the school with his ever-present Leica hanging from his neck. When the urge comes over him, he will, in order to get the best possible shot, assume weird positions with the utmost nonchal- ance. The resulting pictures do Bob honor. Yale l23l WILFRED AUGUSTIN DALY, IR. WILLIAM GLENN DEGENER Review 5: Glee Club 4, 5, 6: Dramatic Club 4, 5, 6: French Club 4: Delta Phi Sig- ma 3, 4, 5, 6, President 5, 6: Relief Society 4, 5, 6, Chairman 5, 6: Soccer Varsity 4, 5, 6, I. V. 3: Tennis I. V. 4, 5: Hockey 4. Wiff has made a splendid contribu- tion to the life of Riverdale, particularly in ably guiding the work of the Relief Society. Diligent, tireless and jovial, he has built a real place for himself in the hearts of boys and masters alike. Despite his uncanny way of getting out of wait- ing on table, he ranks far above the aver- age in popularity. Starring on the soccer team for the past three years has been just one of his athletic accomplishments. His sincerity and willingness have made him a leader of the school, Princeton l:24 Riverdalian 6: Review 6: Council 5, 6: Theta Phi 4, 5, 6, President 6: Football Varsity, 4, 5, 6: Basketball Varsity 5, 6. I. V. 4: Baseball Varsity 4, 5, 6: I. V. 3. President of the Class of 1939. Thorough would be the best word with which to describe Glenn. No matter what the field is to which he turns his efforts. he fulfills this description. Be it one the baseball diamond, in the classroom, or in social gatherings, his friendly manner and dogged determination to succeed carry him through with flying colors. When the occasion demands it, he shows an unusual adeptness at bluffing through an embarrassing question, especially in history. The opposite sex considers him quiet but captivating: his many friends consider him a fellow Worthy of the posi- tion of President of the Class, which he has held in all four of his Upper School years. Princeton . .,, 'L' I ' , V' .I J' I ' I. .f- ' . I ...e -f ., L-Z I.,v sd ,,t z 3 v,-1. ,, ..,f rib., HECTOR FAIARDO LEO IOSEPH FEUER French Club 5: Art Club 5. The majority of Latins seem to fall into one of two classes: they are either very fiery or very quiet. It is the latter group of which Hector is a member. As is often the case, however, there is lurking behind his calm exterior a sense of humor which is apparent only to those who know him well. Little disturbed by anyone, he goes his way in an independent manner, un- ceasing efforts to reach a chosen goal constituting a major portion of his nature. In all a likeable fellow, he will leave many friends behind when he departs from Riverdale. University of Puerto Rico Soccer Varsity 5, 6: Tennis 5. 6: Track 5, 6. Leo is a personable young fellow with a large vocabulary and a sleepy disposi- tion, who manages to attain academic heights with half the effort required by most of us. A good part of his time is spent in inventing improbable excuses for ending the seemingly monotonous routine of running around the track. Un- less one is endowed with great patience, it is best not to drop Leo the slightest hint that possibly the American resorts are superior to those of Switzerland. On the whole Leo is one of the most attractive fellows in the school, for his suave per- sonality and slightly foreign accent help him to make friends. M. I. T. l25l i u E 1 i EDWARD NORTHRUP GLADDING HARRY RANDOLPH GUGGENHEIMER Il Riverdalian 6: Glee Club 5, 6: Orchestra 5, 6: Dramatic Club 5, 6: Dormitory Re- lief Society 6, Chairman: Dormitory Council 8: Football Varsity 5, 6: Swim- ming 5, Captain: Track 6. Almost since he first came to Riverdale last year, Big Ed has been one of the more outstanding boys in the school, his vigorous laugh and willing spirit making him universally well-liked. A year ago he was captain and a star performer of one of the few regularly organized swim- ming teams in school history, guiding the group in a fine series of victories. In the dormitory he has done excellent work as a leader in student circles. We are con- soled in our loss of Ed by the fact that he plans to attend Columbia, and Riverdale may hope to continue to see him often. Columbia Princeton mul . :io-Q , 6.54.0 QL.1.A.uJnifIZ,v-xx-L49 ns, Ov-new-J' STu1 nu-udu. l Va.t.Q,o.4.-.. lfvv-0 441-4' 261 Riverdalian 6, Editor: Log 6: Soccer I. V. 4. From outward appearances, Harry's life seems to have two grand themes, car and rest. In spite of this, however, a little investigation shows that much of his time is given to his school work, in which he is quite successful. His ab- sences have been the subject of some speculation, although they occasionally seem opportune. The solicitous owner of a Plymouth, Harry has devoted generous portions of his time and substance to equipping it with numberless gadgets, the value of some of which is doubtful. Un- less he disposes of it, the treatment which it enjoys is likely to make it last eternally. l.l. -,nig l l ALEXANDER ALLISON HARDY NEWMAN WARREN HESS, II Football Varsity 6: Basketball Varsity 6: Baseball Varsity 6. Al is a quiet fellow, but those of us who have come to know him are all his friends. Next to eating he finds sports the most enjoyable occupation. To be seen everywhere on the court and grid- iron, he has showed himself to be a fine athlete. In the dormitory Al could be heard singing at frequent intervals, but the general feeling is that his efforts in this field, as well as in poetry. were not quite all that his public would have liked. His popularity suffered no loss as a re- sult, however, and we send him to college with the wish that he may do as well there as he has at Riverdale. Brown A1,f,..,,,,,,,. Football Varsity 6: Baseball I. V. 6. Having been with us but one year, Warren has nevertheless found himself a place among the well-liked members of the Class. While he can exhibit speed when it is necessary, he does not believe in wasted energy. A familiar sight is his bright yellow sweater flashing through the history-room door about thirty seconds after class has begun. Versatility is shown by the way in which good work on the football and baseball squads was separated by a period of skillful avoid- ance of winter track almost completely and without detection. To this was added a commendable record in regular school work. in ' r Tufts X lm . . 33 - , ,ir -,A FRANCIS REYNOLDS MACLEAR GEORGE FISK MAIR French Club 47 Relief Society 5, 6: Dorm- itory Council 6: Football I. V. 4, 5: Track 4, 5, 6: Hockey I. V. 3. Although Mac is a reserved fellow, he is popular and respected throughout the school. His ability to speak French makes those comparatively unfamilar with the language wish that they, too. could be cosmopolitan. Mac is one of boys who, having worn tails at school dances, have forever set themselves apart from the unsophisticated rabble. Besides such aristocratic attainment, he is to be credited with being a good pole vaulter and one of the members of the respected Dormitory Council. When Mac leaves us for Yale, Riverdale will lose one of its most considerate and gentlemanly boys. Yale l23l Riverdalian 6, Editor: Review 5: Log 6: Glee Club 6: Fencing I. V. 4, 5, 6. Besides having a good mind, George has powers of concentration and aceti- cism that most of us lack. Indeed, the latter quality extends to such a point that he is rarely seen at the more rollicking Riverdale functions, and no scurrlious story ever elicits more than a pained and incredulous glance from his sober counte- nance. Boys such as George restore the old folks' faith in the younger genera- tion. A few cynical beings, however, oc- casionally give voice to their opinion that he will some day change his ways. It is sometimes interesting to speculate on whether George is leading a double life. Princeton Good Lu-ok, I5 jovf' ECIAS 1- Rt-EQAGQLQQ 0-no. In Jun-vm Q. PM-.I THOMAS RICHARD MORRISON ELIE IAN NADELMAN Glee Club 4, 5: Delta Phi Sigma 5, 6: Football Varsity 6, I. V. 5. A member of the Riverdale Old Guard , Dick has completed eleven years here. His future at college seems secure, as, in his periods of concentration, his work is extremely accurate and pains- taking. During his Fifth Form year he suffered a broken collar bone early in the season, which ended his playing that year. Last fall, however, he staged a comeback as varsity center, in which position he displayed outstanding vitality and an incapacity for discouragement. Wherever good swing music is found, Dick may be seen employing his skill in the art of beating it out , his favorite amusement. Princeton Review 4, 5: Riverdalian 6: Glee Club 6: French 4: Soccer I. V. 5: Fencing I. V. 5, 6: Swimming 3, 4. A scholar of no mean repute, Ian ranks high in the Senior Class: as an athlete he is a fine fencer and has added strength to the team. It is noteworthy that Ian considers himself a connoisseur, and keeps a large and well-balanced vocab- ulary to express his first impressions. Having gathered an enviable collection of hot records, this noted jitterbug may often be found after school listening to his current favorite with expression of admiration and rapture. A member of the Princeton delegation, Ian has wit and brains which assure him of success at that worthy institution. Princeton l29l DANIEL HAWKINS OVERTON DOUGLAS DARDS PERRY Riverdalian 6: Dormitory Council 5: Dormi- tory Relief Society 5, 6, President 5: Soc- cer Varsity 5, 6: Football Varsity 6, I. V. 5: Swimming 5. Dan's great hobby has been automo- biles, of which he has in the course of years had several, some of rather inde- terminable vintage. Although this is his chief interest, Ov has such rational qual- ities as playing football well enough to be named triangular guard. He has, meanwhile, managed to get some good grades and play once of twice with the chess team. Somewhat aggressive but withal an easy fellow to get along With, he has the friendship of most of the Up- per School. Lafayette l30l Review 5, 6: French Club 4: Delta Phi Sig- ma 4, 5, 6: Soccer Varsity 6: Football I. V. 4, 5: Track 4, 5. Sincere and hard-working, Doug has gained the friendship of all. His schol- astic schedule this year took up too much of his time to enable him to play his favorite game, football: undaunted, how- ever, he started soccer, a sport new to him, and was so successful that he de- servedly received varsity ranking. He has also for several years been one of Riverdale's outstanding track men, ex- celling in the fifty- and hundred-yard dashes. Among our foremost socialites, Doug can be seen on the dance floor and at festive gatherings. We have no doubt that his success at Dartmouth is assured. Dartmouth PETER BARRETT ROBINSON ROBERT WILLIAM ROSENBLATT Glee Club 6: Dramatic Club 6. Review 4, 5, 6: erdalian ASQQEFAQIS BA V. 5, 6: Footb Varsit V I. V. 4, 5: enc- ing I. V. 6: immin en ' I. V. 51 I Baseball V ckeY'd-'TI In spite of 's lat egg entering Riv- Track 6 jf erdale, Pete i not only g' 4 in makin frien , but lso in academic .K Through hi ergy determination, and at u its. s far as activities -N Mnsie has managed.t ist h himself are c cerne , he as given ' est to Win many ases Qbfgiiirer' e life. he, th ee Club Q the spfi ay, He best e Q of this is is work a N x has pe 91111 nd Willing ied every- fdlthf CI C SCie!'1I1 S sports GCIIIOI' thing ' the alm of t k, earning the ig N0t9W01'ThY C1159 ' his res t 's team-lifes. Showing 0 ility on the footb l field, as was own si 'ar qualities in his studies, he has -Ky h' ' e buc in the Mc ey game suc d in ing good grades, the best vgh netted 1 rdale twe e points. of t A boarder, Pete has R ' 's stronges aracei cis his abil- b quit n asset to dormitory life, con- ' to fir? subject fof g at mirth in al- tributi 's earnestness and good humor. mostx a ' thingf sVVhen-'He is not rocked He hopes to enter Harvard and take up jg'ous laughteb he is usually grin- journalism. i g from ear to ear. Harvard Harvard DONALD ROSS ARTHUR HERTLEIN RUNK Review 6: Riverdalian 6: Dramatic Club 6: Soccer 6: Track 5, 6: Chess Team 6. Don is one of those fellows who takes great delight in solving intricate problems in trigonometry by methods that would baffle anyone else. Having a mathemat- ical mind, he enjoys a good game of chess. It is to his effort that we owe the establish- ment of the chess club. He has implicit faith in his abilities as a second Glenn Cunningham and, although he may not win every race, he finishes gamely. Un- known to most fellows is the fact that Don has made a hobby of building a radio set, with which he plans to contact brother amateurs. Harvard l32l German Club 3: Soccer Varsity 3, 4, 5, 6: Hockey Varsity 4, I. V. 3. Arthur is one of the most unobstrusive boys at Riverdale. He attracts attention only on the soccer field, where, by his ability and speed, he has done more to further the reputation of the soccer team than any other boy who is graduating this year. In class he is one of River- dale's silent multitude. He believes, with Euripides, that Silence is an answer to a wise man, and thereby puts the teach- ers on the spot. Another of our lads of the elevated intellects who have no time for mere social events, Arthur is never- theless expected some day to cease to dwell with angles. Popular because of his unassuming good nature, he will be missed at Riverdale. Princeton 0,9222 gg,-L v-y.w.-.:-zv- I OSEPH WILLIAM SMITH -:DQ l7s.-s ll-Q..Q 5.12 Ligq ROBERT STEPHENSON OW 'lie ' Riverdalian 6: Log 4, 5, 6: Glee Club 5, 67 Orchestra 3, 4, 5, 6: French Club 4: German Club 4, 5: Council 6: Fencing Varsity 5, 6, I. V. 4. Iovial Ioe of the loud laugh and care- free mind is at home wherever he goes, forming the nucleus of almost every gathering and bull session at Riverdale. His geniality brings him many tasks, but his tremendous interest makes it easy for him to carry them out as well as bear the brunt of the many activities into which he has entered. Ioe's hobby is his social life at which he is indeed adept: however, he carefully keeps his hobby from interfering with his more purpose- ful pursuits. Somehow Ioe has also found time to captain a successful fencing team and do well in his studies. Yale I33l E'l'Q.:.f-L Review 3, 4, 5, 6, Editor 6: Log 5: Glee Club 3, 5: Theta Phi 4, 5, 6: Soccer I. V. 4: Football Varsity 4, 5, 6, I. V. 3: Basket- ball Varsity 6, I. V. 4, 5: Tennis I. V. 3: Baseball Varsity 4, 5, 6: Track I. V. 4. It is for his athletic ability and uncon- querable good will that Bob will be re- membered at Riverdale. He has been an outstanding quarterback, a forward, and above all a catcher. With a chatter ap- proaching that of the great Harnett, he manages to encourage the team with tireless zeal. As far as studies are con- cerned, Steve is not Cum Laude, but he does contrive to spend most of his time above the danger line. Long connected with the Review and for a time its editor, he has been noted for his popular sports column, Along the Way. Dartmouth. u -iff sig ARTHUR RICHARD THORP X' ,. , E. JOHN vVE113f',,:-rf' N JY .4 1' H J N Glee Clu 5, 6: ta Phi 5, 6: Soccer I. V. 4, 5, : Track . I o most us Dick appears to be r - i ent an nassuming, but to his est riends he is a lively and delight u om- panion. In some of his cla esthe is quit ble, in spite of the fact t he has the abit of appearing ignoran of the an er t Jny ques asked him. One o the re helpf boys i the school e is eg? wilin X0 pit hjgfiand do his best ydaen ther is so tbtodd job to be dong. Dick h been Ir some time an Qfggve member of lfbt e Glee Club and . . Soccer Teamfij X? X wg' 'K Q- 2 , , .- -.1 ' . fs EMA. we . . E, ' , .N ' ' 1' -1 gift yn., Riveifdaliaii 5, 6, Business Manager 5, 6: Review 3, 4, 5, Business Manager 4, 5: Glee Club 3, 4, Soccer Varsity 6, I. V. 5: Fencing Varsity 3, 4, 5, 6, Captain 4, 5. In the field of fencing at Riverdale Johnny has been top-ranking for the last three years. Always good-natured, he has rarely known discouragement for himself or his team, a fact which has a lot to do with the success of the fencers. He is an exponent of the Epicurean phil- osophy, appreciating and enjoying the better things in life. The erstwhile fenc- ing captain can often be found arguing with Mr. Von Arnold about ramifications of their varying psychologies. Iohnny has, with his pleasant personality, ac- quired many friends, all of whom wish him the best of luck at Penn. Wharton Business School 5 Lafayette University of Pennsylvania I3+l IP Jr- L...5,.',. a.. lwfi U,,Kf ' l aff- lvhlf' -4-1. llcdi'-QJLI' ANDREW FLEMING WEST, II RICHARD WILLSTATTER Riverdalian 6: Council 6: Theta Phi 5, 6: Football Varsity 5, 6, I. V. 4: Track 4, 5, 6, Captain 5. There's never a dull moment in his company-his friends know that. One of the more illustrious of this year's senior class, Andy is a good student, a good athlete and a good fellow. When not busy discussing the merits of Virgil or Iames Ioyce and not out breaking new track records, he is often seen on the dance floor, polishing up his art of repartee for which he is noted. Because of Andy's versatility and good humor, we feel confident that the West Visage will gain the prominence and respect at col- lege and beyond, which it has always had at Riverdale. Princeton Review 4, 5, 6: Riverdalian 5. 6: Glee Club 5, 6: Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6: French Club 4: Football Varsity 5, 6, I. V. 45 Basketball I. V. 5: Baseball I. V. 4, 5, 6. A studious individual, Willy accom- plishes the commendable feat of receiv- ing honors practically every month. He is, however, far from being a grind. A mainstay of a much improved Red and Gray gridiron squad last autumn, Dick scored the first touchdown of the season. In addition to having a long standing in- terest in athletics, Willy has been a valu- able member of the Glee Club for the past two years. A great movie enthus- iast, he has very distinct likes! and dis- likes in this field. Yale -JRC-s. 79J.,'fs6 N4.,d4r-ao-qfi, '4'L5lb7'H.L-4? rw... P -4604, 4.9 cgy. ,IDA Lgar, 541 lI35l dl' S,,.4L ,Oc 'VGL O -haf Lnffv- f 'f' Q, 1 A W. I L 5, 8 gr 0 43 1' 'Z . ff? iff. .YA . 1 .av ,v V 1 ,r 1, ' .,. ., 2 n. Q 'YM 32 V. In fi:- riv gal gif zffxg ,v,,:er ve , ,W ,gr L. F ' 614. iff.: A ,yg ,K , 4 , .552 - ' Y . N 937, 'Hal , ,fi ,gb . ,W IQ ' ' X' tm' ,f fix fy! Q??T5x 154-W 5 wif , QI 2 i if xx FTA N , Tfii ff QR MYKICZFCQFQ ccffzla fag -W, 1 . 'V X . .X ,., V , . 1 l - 1 5 9 'Y W ' n , 1 fsgzlmu. ' ' l e- ': 4F. 4 e Z? ui :W ,gia !f 1 01 ,, -.gg xt ' 9 'P '-N 'V u 3 W ' V R ' H' A I ' Q 4 ' .f 1 Y 1 ' x 1 v 1 Q, .f W . Vw if A A ' - ' 3 V3 15 E' 4, b-L , f . , A , ' W. Q f 1 , 6, ,I ' ',g X-3 1 ' Wk L J- , ff Eg A if fi .xg ' ,Nl , Q: f. 5:1 1 ,K 'if X 5 35 59' .M N ' If-5. .Ll 3? ff' ' 4 ' If Wifi A, 1 'N , x' 'Z' v .',Qf4..?E . 1 ' ' Q83 ,+v1.v!.2 '57 4: ' '22, Z. n W ,. . 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THE COUNCIL The Council of 1938-39 was successful in a number of fields, notably the better organization of student life under the Committee System. By the appointment of committees covering the various branches of school life, Cstudy halls, dining room, discipline, etc.l, it was possible to eliminate much of the wasting of time found where there is no definite responsibility. The committees also enabled the council to bring more fellows into active school life, helping to train the younger boys for the positions of responsibility which will later be theirs. Most of the committees did excellent work, the Dance Committee being particularly to be commended. The Senior Ball was one of the best the school has even seem. Assigned a difficult task, the Dining Room Committee carried on its work much more systematically than had been done in previous years. Through the cooperation of the student body, the study halls were for the most part good. It is the earnest hope of the retiring council that its successors will carefully consider the committee system, since it feels it is a step forward. This year the Dormitory Council was more prominent in school life than heretofore. Among its accomplishments were the supervision of evening study halls, the punishment of breaches of discipline in the dormitory, and the organization of traffic squads to regulate the automobiles entering and leaving the grounds at the opening and closing of the school day. The last mentioned work was a great value not only to the dormitory, but to the entire school. l42l THE COUNCIL I939-UO Standing: Romer Macdonald, B. Seated: Boettger Leamy, W. Eversfield President Blair Iindrak H31 THE DORMITORY COUNCIL Maclear Barletta Eversfield Blair Gladding I l sd' , yafiwiftf P U B L I c TI-IE REVIEW THE OFFICERS Editor-in-Chief - Iohn Lang News Editor - Ulrich Landauer Sports Editor ---- - - - Robert Hosenblatt Alumni Editor ---- - - - Richard Willstatter Department Editors - - - - - - Richard Owen Burns Amberson Iames Culverwell Business Manager - - - - - - - Robert Martie Advertising Manager - - - - - - Alan Reynolds , Photographic Editor - - ---- Robert Cooper Columnists - Bert Macdonald Standing: Martie, Stephenson, Owen, Culverwell, Cooper. Macdonald, B. Charles Beavers Seated: Willstatter, Barletta, Lang, Landauer, Rosenblatt. Not Present: Amberson. Early in the year, after some difficulties had been ironed out, Iohn Lang was elected Editor-in-Chief of the Review. Under his able guidance several changes have been made. The paper was widened from four to five columns, and a new, more condensed form of type was introduced to increase read- ability, helping to bring the Review nearer to the high journalistic standing which is its goal. A new feature was the series of interviews entitled Youth Has a Chance . These articles, written by Editor Lang, and accompanied by portraits taken by Bob Cooper, expressed the opinions of such men as Grover Whalen, Ellis Briggs, and William Martin as to the opportunities which offer themselves to the young man of today. Outstanding among the nine editions was the World's Fair Issue published just before the spring vacation. With the beginning of the spring term, the personnel of the board was somewhat changed. Ulrich Landauer was elevated to the position of co-editor, sharing the chief office with Iohn Lang. Several new members were added to the board. The twenty-fourth volume of the Review was brought to a successful conclusion, and, for the first time in several years, there was no deficit. The purpose of the Literary Log has always been to increase the literary work of the school and encourage the often dormant talents of the student body. For three years the Log has steadily worked towards this end. In order to get a representative cross-section of the writings of the students, the board has endeavored to publish not only the best works of the Upper School, but also those of the Lower and Middle Schools. The new policy of having the English teachers mark the best essays and themes for submission has been inaugurated to overcome the modesty of many fellows. A far better grade of material has repaid the board for its efforts. We feel that the Log has already gained a very important place in the life of the school, but that an increase in the efforts of the board and the student body will make the Log a really great periodical. l44l ATIONS THE RIVERDALIAN THE OFFICERS Editors - - George Mair Harry Guggenheimer Business Manager - Iohn Weil Photographic Editor - - - - - - Robert Cooper Art Editors - Iames DeVries Iames Shenfield Faculty Advisors - Mr. Page Mr. Saylor Standing: Shenfield, Ross, Smith, Degener, Cooper, Hudson. Seated: Rosenblatt, Weil Mair, Guggenheimer, Willstatter, Nadelman. Not Present: Bliss, DeVries. Amberson This year's Riverdalian is the third of the present series, and as such was fortunate in having something to build on. The board hopes that what has been built is successful in the opinion of the school. In preparing the book we were struck with the fact that each new board as it takes office must in one year learn what must be done and how to do it, as well as actually carry on the work. We feel that a step forward would be the inclu- sion of a greater number of Fifth Formers on the staff in order that they may gain experience. This year progress was made in that direction which we hope will continue in the future. Also among our goals was the recognition of important student organizations which have heretofore been unrepresented in the year book. As always, the Board is deeply indebted to Mr. Page for the great amount of assistance which he has given. For the fine way in which they have filled the vacancy left by Ed Betts, lim De Vries and Iim Shenfield deserve high commendation. The editors wish to thank Mr. Saylor for the time he has devoted to the book and all others who have in any way assisted. Boettger, Eversfield, Brengle, Wilson, D. THE LITERARY LOG George Eversfield, Editor BOARD, 1938-9 Ioseph Smith Harry Guggenheimer George Mair BOARD, 1939-40 Iohn Boettger David Wilson Richard Brengle Rear Row: Varley, Harper, Spencer, Culverwell, Cohen, Bliss, Burkhart Third Row: Hope, Heny, Nadelman, Seelbach, Mair, Landcxuer, Willstatter Munk, Lang. Second Row: Mr. Scoular, director: Thorp. Everstield, Reynolds, Smith. I., Gladding, Robinson, Branderi burg, Iacobson, Mr. Wenger, accompanist. Front Row: Kennedy, Lawler, Owen, Wiley, Romer, president: DeVries Cooyry D21ig1y. J ' . ,V - W'-T 'T W' Music If ln' wf ff - fly!! M In accordance with a tradition of long standing, the Glee Club opened its season at Hartley House late in the fall. While the singing Was not yet of the best, there was good promise for the future. During December the eliminations took place and the list of those who received places in the final line-up was published. Another month brought concerts at the Presbyterian Hospital, the Seamen's Church Institute, and the Fox Meadow School. On the seventeenth of February, the annual concert with the Columbia Glee Club took place in the Riverdale gymnasium. The singing of the two groups and the dancing which followed provided a most pleasant evening. At Briarcliff High School on February twenty-fourth and at the Community Church of Douglaston, L. l., two days later, the Club really got into its stride and sang in such manner as to give the members confidence and satisfaction. The winter season ended with concerts early in March at Scarsdale High School and, with the Girls' School Glee Club, at the Neighborhood House in Riverdale. On Wednesday, the twenty-second of March, the Club, accompanied by Mr. Hackett, Mr. Scoular, Mr. Wenger and Mr. Von Arnold, began its trip south. The same afternoon the first stop was made at the Westminster Choir College of Princeton, New Iersey. Here the Club was privileged to hear and sing to what is perhaps the finest choral group in the country. That evening they were entertained by Riverdale alumni who are now studying at Princeton. Having spent the night in Philadelphia, the cortege moved on to Overbrook, Pennsylvania, Where a concert was given at the Friends Central School. Friday the Club arrived at Lewisburg, West Virginia, to sing at Hill The Greenbrier Iunior College for Women. tion cmd a majority of the girls had left, enough remained to give our fellows a very pleasant evening. The next morning the group rolled over the dusty mountains of Virginia and down into Hampton, where they spent two nights and one day. The stop at the renowned insti- tution was the most important of the trip. The singing of the Men of Hampton , with whom there was a concert Sunday afternoon, was certainly memorable. That evening the Club heard an excellent address by Mr. Granger, head of the Bureau of Social Welfare for Negroes in New York City. Monday morning the stay at Hampton ended with singing at the Phoenix School, a preparatory school for MR. SCCU LAR the larger institution. After an arduous all-day ride the Club arrived at Charlottesville, seat of the University of Virginia, where a joint concert with the University Glee Club and Nurses Chorus and a fencing meet were on the agenda. In both Riverdale was most successful. The swordsmen overcame the Virginia varsity by five bouts to two, while the Glee Club received a great ovation, especially after an unscheduled rendition of Virginia . Having departed early the next day and stopped en route at Monticello, home of Thomas Iefferson, the group arrived at Washington. After singing Wednesday morning at the Woodrow Wilson High School, the Club had a concert and dance with the National Cathedral School for Girls. The return to New York the following day rounded out a trip which it is to be hoped will regularly appear on the Glee Club schedule. Viewed comprehensively the trip was altogether suc- cessful. In singing, especially at Hampton and Westminster, the Club excelled anything it had done thus far. Hitting a peak at exactly the right time, they showed that they are among the best choral groups which Riverdale has ever produced. The final concert with another school was held on April fifteenth at the Kent Place School. Preceded by a dance and informal supper, this was a most enjoyable occasion. After a broadcast over station WEAF the Club closed its season at the Town Hall Concert. Doing the excellent singing which had come to be expected of it, the group brought the year to a fine conclusion. Rear Row: Dubilier, Wadelton, Harper, Goodrich, Cohen, Cooper. Middle Row: Lewis, Clark, Murch, Homer, Smith. Front Row: Hackett, Schellens, Gladding, Culverwell. 'M C-HT A l Although the college was on the eve of vaca- I ,..,s : -D ' 'J xl 'J l Standing: Landauer, Owen, Culverwell, Overton, Weichmann, Barletta, Leamy, G., Mr. Clough, director. Seated: Hudson, Daly, Everstield, Boettger, Seelbach, Wiley, Cohen. Not Present: Bliss. DRAMATICS Tl-IE DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION Boettger, president: Bliss, Seelbach, Leamy, G., Eversfield, Daly, Cohen, Gladding, Wiley, Hudson. This year the Dramatic Association produced the Christmas plays ot the Lower and Middle Schools and, of course, the Shakespearean play in May. Under the direction of Mr. Clough, who has guided the dramatic destinies of Riverdale for some years, Much Ado about Nothing was given. if The cast was drawn from the Dramatic Association, the Upper School, ' ' and the Girls' School, members of the last mentioned continuing 1' -: MIN , ff' ably to elevate our drama with a genuine feminine touch. Because ,ll of the graduation last Iune of several of Biverdale's dramatic rnain- X . :' M A A stays, a number of actors appeared this year for the first time. Seem- f , , t ing not at all disconcerted by their lack ot experience, nevertheless, fxtj iff' they presented the play in a manner in keeping with the Schools I' f' R ' 5 fine Shakespearean tradition. Among the members of the cast were g!Q,LW3,,1s4'5l71 t Eversfield, Gladding, George Leamy, Overton, Landauer, Wiechmann, 1 3 4, . and Miller, and, from the Girls' School, Elizabeth Craven and Martha I X fi-' fl X W.. is Hunt. Of these the first three, besides being veterans of other produc- ' i PX fly tions, are the only members of the cast who belong to the Dramatic N 1, ,,.. f Association. The other boys in the Association make up the produc- H 'H I Q- tion staff. In View of the excellence of Much Ado about Nothing, we OX, i may Well look forward to next year's presentation. Hill THE RELIEF SGCIETY Standing: Maclear, Culverwell. Seated: Boettger. Daly, chairman: Macdonald. Again this year the Relief Society undertook the difficult task of bringing the boys to understand that it is necessary to think of others as well as of ourselves. To assist the boys in coming to recognize this fact is fully as important as to further the work of the many worthy causes which are given contributions. As it is hardly possible to tell how well the Society has succeeded in influencing the boys, we must confine ourselves here to noting what has been done for the organizations which receive what is collected. It is encouraging to realize that although somewhat less was taken in this year than last, the school again was one I hundred per cent enrolled in the Bed Cross. The usual donation of one hundred dollars to the One Hundred Neediest Cases of the New York Times and fifty dollars to Hartley House were made. The practice of assisting in the maintenance of a scholarship at Hamp- ton Institute was continued. Among the other organizations helped were the Seeing Eye and the Salvation Army. In addition to the regular Relief Society, two other groups did excellent work this year. These are the Dormi- tory Relief Society, which contributes chiefly to the Boys' Bureau, and the Lower School Relief Society, which is DORMITORY RELIEF SOCIETY perhaps the most efficient relief society Overton, Gladding, chairman: Culverwell. in the school. Wil TH E B D B Hear Row: Mr. Icrmes. Carey. Iucobson Vicini, Shenlield, Goodnow, Wolvin, Mr Saylor. Middle Row: Dubilier, Sadler, Boettger, Cohen, Bissell, Wiechmcmn, Gooding, Dcrsso, Fujardo. Macdonald, D Front Row: Tavares, Hudson, Goodrich, Pulrcmg, Mcxrtie, Wilson, D., Guhugcm, Gilman. Hirts. TH E B Dlzztiogjgjtor, I-Cfjicgjlonca, Mccleur, Ross, Overton, Detzer. l50l DELTA PHI SKHMA Standing: Mr. Saylor, Maclear, Seelbach, Hudson. Seated: Kaupe, Perry, Boettger, Daly, Bliss, Mr. Gardner. Not Present: Morrison, Iindrak, DeVries. Standing: Andruss, Kennedy, Brengle, Leamy, W., Wilson, D. Seated: Lang, Macdonald, B., Degener. Stephenson, West, Thorp. Not Present: Bolton. U11 THETA PHI Standing: Mr, McCandlish, Brandenburg. Seated: Reynolds, A., Wilson, D., Gooding, Brengle. Not Present: Reynolds, I., Eversfield. TI-IE OUTIN6 CLUB Under the direction of President Eversfield the outing club passed an enjoyable year, taking several fine hikes from the base cabin at Bear Mountain. Through the efforts of Dave Wilson a three-day expedition to Lake George was made possible. At that famed winter resort in the Adiron- dacks the club roughed it in a steam-heated cabin and skied over some ofthe besttrahs hithe counuy. The outstanding trip of the year was that to Slide, Cornell, and Witten- burg Mountains in the Catskills. On this twenty-four mile hike made in the fall, the club enjoyed the rare view from Mount Wittenburg when the foliage was at the height of its color. Although the Girls' School sent no groups on these hikes as in previous years, the Lower and Middle Schools were quite frequently represented. These groups had the opportunity to spend many happy hours hiking around Bear Mountain Park and to use the famed indoor skating rink or the novice ski trails. To many the Revolutionary War relics left by General Anthony Wayne provided an interesting spectacle. This year was the best that the club has as yet had due to better organ- ization and greater interest in the club. Each member had a seat on the Outer Circle-Matter the custom of the Indians-while the officers made up the Inner Circle. Regular dues were collected, and many more trips were taken. It is, indeed, regrettable that Mr. McCandlish, who for the past years has been an invaluable advisor and an indispensable member, is to terminate his stay. l52l 3 . ix A .135 I3 - E m 'N Q 4, ICD A f 7 if L 3 I , UQ :YQ lt ., af mf I 'X YS' V Ki V' :fm l-- l fri H Xi Q Xl in H x ip J I5 1 1, . Nu, ., , ,ff V ' q, ,s F54 my ' . 1- I 'X N F h A ' x lgm. i X 1 1 1 6 v 4 1 i I 1 A 1 u fn vffx '? ' -1: J ,- Q. , 4 M. H.,f+,.i.1.4,.2.mfh?1z,af.,f 1 1 '+ mf' f , I 1001 55 gx Pj f jf gi Third Row: Messrs Sheridan and Sonstroem, assistant coaches: Morrison, Kidd, Degener, Iindrak, Kennedy, Hess, Leamy, G., Owen, Messrs. Drewes, assistant coach, and Curtin, head coach. Second Row: Rosenblatt, Kaupe, Over- ton, Macdonald, captain: Gladding, Beavers, Willstatter, Brandenburg. First Row: Stephenson, Staehle, Mayer. FOOTBALL Before Coach Curtin and his aides took over the direction of Riverdale's football destiny, the School had not won a game for two heartbreaking years. Under their able direction the squad, small as it was, took on an optimism so strong that it was bound to be success- ful. It was then that the whole school saw the great autumnal pastime in a new light and became determined to help the team by giving all support possible in order to build up a more satisfactory record than Riverdale had fashioned in the past two seasons. Such support meant much. Although Riverdale has had powerful teams which piled up enviable records, gaining fame for players and coaches alike, never did any of these teams enjoy the feeling of having the whole student body behind them. In return for the backing of the school and the excellent coaching, the team played such games as gave great pleasure to the students and reflected glory upon Riverdale. For the opening game Englewood replaced Newark Academy on our schedule. Captain Macdonald led the team to its first victory since 1935 with an end run which gave the team a touchdown in the first period. After the victory over Englewood, it was a much more confident aggregation that journeyed to Pawling only to see a powerful Pawling machine roll up twenty-eight points while holding our boys scoreless. All was not so bad as the score might indicate, for we outscored our opponents in first downs, and they crossed our goal-line but once on a sustained march, the only tally made through the Red and Grey line all season. ln the third game af the season we were matched against our formidable Triangular League rival, Hackley. Outplayed by the invading host from Tarrytown, we entered the second half one touchdown behind, but it was at this point that the team rose to its greatest heights, smothering Hackley under a barrage of nineteen points. The stands roared as captain-elect Bill Kaupe ran sixty-three yards to a touchdown after snagging an opponent's pass. Following the defeat of a rather weak McBurney eleven, the team met its other Triangular League rival, Storm King, whose strong defenses withstood all but one Riverdale drive. With the defeat of Storm King, Riverdale was the League football champion for the first time in several years. Although our final game was lost to Scars- dale in a twelve to six defeat, it did nothing to darken the glory of the season. Stewart, Hardy, West. f56l Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Total ---- V Backs: Hardy. Wlllstatter Kidd Macdonald B Lme Imdrak Kennedy, Overton Kaupe Brandenburg Gladdmg Beavers SCHEDULE - 7 Englewood - O Pawling - - 19 Hackley - - 20 McBurney - 7 Storm King - 6 Scarsdale - E5 Total - Qin i571 Standing: Romer, manager: Capablanca, Feuer. Seelbach, Kennedy, R nk M Appleby, coach. Seated: Caming. Cooper, Boettger, Daly, Weil, Perry Wo n SOCCER In losing to Fieldston the team got off to a poor start, although under the very good direction of Captain Eversfield and the coaches, Messrs. Appleby and Adam. During the game Eversfield injured his leg to the extent that he was unable to assist the team for most of the season. The week following another mainstay of the team, Iohn Boettger, was hurt: thus it was an almost completely inexperienced team that carried on under the guidance of Wiffy Daly and Arthur Bunk, the only seasoned players. As a result the team lost to Peekskill. In the game against Poly Prep the team held its own in the first half encouraged by Eversfield, who managed to enter the fray in spite of his bad leg. While George was in the game, the team played well, but his departure brought a drop in moral and a subse- quent drop in playing ability, causing Riverdale to lose. The next game, against Birch Wathen, was a poor exhibition due partly to the absence of the regular goalie, Seelbach, whose position was very ably filled by Bob Cooper. The team did, however, show better teamwork than usual, bringing the game to an end in a tie. In the first quarter of the game against Lincoln, the team l53l fought well, gaining a lead, but the second half brought a sharp decline in the quality of our play- ing with the result that Lincoln won. Our fellows all this while had been gaining experience and skill which helped in the next two games. The team overcame McBurney, a feat which made Messrs. Appleby and Adam feel that their time and effort had not been wasted. We closed the season at Hackley where, although greatly outweighed, we managed to tie the score with our league rivals. On the whole, the varsity was most successful against ships' teams and the faculty. The I. V. squad remained unbeaten for the second year in succession, defeating teams from Hackley and the Queen Mary. The playing of Wilfred Daly and Arthur Bunk deserves special mention for its excellence during the whole season. MY sn x THE JUNIOR VARSITY 233532233..I12i2e3.Olif':2:Li MSUXJIQSS: coach. Seated: Chiu, Heny, Barletta, Landauer, Rosenblatt, Spencer. B., Dasso. 1- urf' E ffl? S lf . 44 , r , . A PZAZVT A- .sr '- I , , :ip 4. 9 his sul' l59l BASKETBALL While the record of four games won and eight lost is by no means enviable, the basketball season was not as dire as it might have been. With only two lettermen return- ing from last year's Varsity squad and a new type of coaching, it was naturally a great task to mould a winning team. This took time and plaudits must be handed out to the coaches, Mr. Drewes and Mr. Sonstroem, and to the team for working hard all year. fighting every minute of every game. Toward the end of the season the team finally hit its peak, especially in the McBurney and Storm King games. Captain of the team and high-scorer of nearly every game in which he participated was Bill Bolton, who has been seen in the Red and Gray uniform for three years. In this. his final year, Bill had a great season. In the other forward position was Al Hardy, a new comer at Riverdale. Cool during even the hottest moments of a game, Al was prob- ably the most accomplished of the five. At center Glenn Degener, one of the returning lettermen, had the call over Rod Kennedy, but when the former moved up to replace the injured Bolton, Rod proved himself no novice at the game. The guards were lack Blair and Bob Stewart. lack showed himself especially apt at retrieving the ball from his own back- board and starting plays downcourt, while Stewart was the set-shot of the quintet. Among the others who saw lots of action during the season were Bob Stephenson and Lew Kidd. A week after losing a rather poorly played game to Hackley, the team journeyed to Cornwall-on-Hudson, there to overwhelm a Storm King team which had lost to Hackley by only two points. In all, our Triangular League encounters turned out rather well for Riverdale as our Iunior Varsity defeated both rivals. In the McBurney game, trailing at the half by 20 to 8, and later by 24 to 9, the team put on a sensational rally which ran the score up to 34 to 30, just short of victory. The games with Fieldston, Scarsdale, and Collegiate should have ended with Riverdale on top: the only reason for defeat is that the team was not playing the game of which it was capable. f60l SCHEDULE VARSITY Riverdale - 36 Alumni ---- Riverdale - 25 Brooklyn Friends Riverdale - 28 Leake and Watts Riverdale - 21 Fieldston - - - Riverdale - 22 Pawling - - - Riverdale - 31 Lincoln - - Riverdale - 27 Poly Prep - - Riverdale - 41 Dwight ---- Riverdale - 16 Scarsdale - - - Riverdale - - - 23 Hackley - - Riverdale - 30 McBurney - - - Riverdale - 46 Storm King - - Riverdale - - 20 Collegiate - - - IUNIOR VARSITY Riverdale - - 23 Brooklyn Friends Riverdale - 41 Fieldston - - - Riverdale - 25 Scarsdale - - - Riverdale - 16 Hackley - - Riverdale - 41 Storm King - - Riverdale - 30 Lincoln - - - Riverdale - 7 Pawling - - TH E Standing: Mr. Sonstroem, coach: Boettqer, manager: Stephenson, Kennedy, Kldd, Daly, manager: Mr. Drewes, coach. Seated: Hardy, Blair, Bolton, captain: Deqener. Stewart. r X' f' F wlfllx Wg f5f'XX97J M if 2 tx .N e ev lb A ' : . , . THE JUNIOR V RSITY ZlflTS.l'l?., Sililfflf' S2222 Leamy, G., Eoettger, manager. Seated: Mayer, Kidd, Stephenson, Doherty, I., Cohen rm 'S . 1 . . .. . I t v' 1' Tl-I E Tl-I REE WEAPON TEAM iZ 3Z'f:Af.ZTZ7'.ZZZtiTYg.lli olds, A., Cooper. Seated: Lang, Reynolds. I., Weil. No! Present: Smith, Capt. iw, EENCIN6 This year brought a more magnificent and hard-working fencing team than has ever been seen in the school, andcertainly the mosf successful in the history of the sport at Riverdale. Thefschool contained such a large number of excellent swordsmen that it was a shame that' they all cda1dn't 'be gfven varsity ranking. With Iohn Reynolds, Iohn Lang, and Billy Leamy in foil! lohnny Weil, Bob Cooper, and Iohn Reynolds in the epee, and Lang, Ioe Snilith, and Al Reynoldsqfin sabre, Riverdale conquered many strong school teams and fivQcol1ege Itefnmen teams, going completely undefeated in dual meets. All opposition in A.A.P.S. fencing fell, before the onslaught of the Red and Gray swordsmen, and a River- dale first 'team composed of Iolin Reynolds, I n Weil again won first honors, making it the fourfh year in, succession that Riverdale as captured the event. In the A.A.P.S. indi- vidual' compeition Iohnny Reynolds took fiist place for the second successive year, and lohnny Lang, after a hard battle, squeezerl out Steve Salat of St. Iol1n's Prep, taking second ppface. Iohn Reynolds also won second place in our own Invitational Tournament in epee, and ctfptured first place in the National interscholastic Tournament in foil. Iohnny was the most outstanding fencer of the yedr. as you can see by glancing at the record of his accom- plishments. Powerful in both foil and sabre, lohnny Lang took second in the Invitational sabre and second in the foil, 'fohnny Weil took first place in the Invitational epee, in spite of stiff competition which included his powerful teammate, Iohn Reynolds. In the Iunior Division of the Invitational Tournament, Carl Detzer took first and Bill Pietersz third place, showing thahwjtfnd the present proficient varsity stands a squad of capable young- sters, ready to fill the ranks left vacant by their college-bound older teammates. i62l Coach Boris von Aronld, the power behind the team, is the man who made the amazing success of our fencers. Only under his tutelage has the fencing reached the high point of perfection at which it stands today: only by his patient, never-irritated instruction have our boys mastered the complexities of the sport. Each year his En gardes are directed at a larger squad. Each year the Riverdale Fencing Team has been more successful than the year before. Among the collegiate victims of the Red and Gray were, ironically enough, the proteges of ex-Riverdalian, von Arnold-coached Grafton Burke, the freshmen and Iunior Varsity of Dartmouth. It is because fencing is so important at Riverdale that we, a preparatory school, have vanquished such college teams. Through- out the year the Riverdale fencer is never idle, and very shortly the team will carry its operations to foreign shores, this year to Europe, and next year to South America. The superb record of our team is the deserving reward of hard work, and we are looking forward to a duplication of it next year. VARSITY FOIL TEAM Reynolds, I., Weil, Lang. SCHEDULE Riverdale - 6 Brooklyn Friends - 3 Riverdale - 6 McBurney - - 3 Riverdale 7 Fieldston - 2 Riverdale 7 Trinity - - - 2 Riverdale 15V2 Columbia Fr. - - llVz Riverdale 7 Storm King - - - 2 Riverdale 17 V2 N.Y.U. Fr. - 9V2 Riverdale 5 McBurney - - 0 Riverdale 7 Horace Mann - - 2 Riverdale 5 St. Iohns - - - 0 Riverdale 12 V2 Dartmouth Fr. - - 4V2 Riverdale 18 St. Iohns Fr. - - 9 Riverdale 14 Dartmouth I. V. - 3 l63l Rear How: Wilson, P., manager: Stephenson, Hess, Iindrak, Cohen, Degener, Mr. Sonstroem, coach. Middle Row: Hardy, Blair, Stewart, Wilson, D., Macdonald, B., Kaupe, Andruss, Mr. Curtin, coach. Front Row: Capablanca, Willstatter, Spencer, B., Kidd, Brengle, Rosenblatt, Root. BASEBALL Out of the first five games of the season, the Varsity Team won three and lost two, both defeats by a margin of one run. As this indicates, Riverdale had quite a formidable nine this season. Coaches Curtin and Sonstroem made the best possible combination of the material which they had. Although the boys for the most part were young and inexperi- enced, there Was real talent on the squad and a sincere fighting spirit. While there was a marked weakness in hitting, this year's unit was defensively one of the best the school has hadin years Making up the team were five lettermen of last year and several promising new- comers both from the second and third teams and from other schools. Al Hardy and Glenn Degener were two dependable pitchers: each remained in the line-up during the other's turn on the mound, Hardy being an especially valuable hitter. Al showed himself to be one of the best pitchers the school has had by winning many tight games in spite of the deficiency in batting power behind him. To him goes the distinction of being the most accomplished player on the team. Others in the pitching corps were Burr Spencer, a left-hander, and Warren Hess. Back at his post of last year as catcher and lead-off man was Steve Stephen- son, who held his place on the nine because of his plucky spirit as Well as his natural baseball ability. The infield was composed of Kidd at third, Root at shortstop, Stewart at second, and Iindrak or Brengle at first. Throughout the season these men proved their worth to the team, and much hope for next year may be placed in the fact that all five will be back with us then. Outstanding among the outfielders were Kaupe, who distin- guished himself with a homer with the bases full against Leake and Watts, Macdonald, Andruss Cohen and VVHson. One of the most exciting games was that With Pawling. The only run occurred when a pass, a stolen base, and two hits advanced a Pawling man around the circuit in the fifth. Brilliant pitching by Hardy was overshadowed only by the work of the Pawling pitcher who gave up but two hits, both of them, incidentally, to Hardy. Hardy shone again in the Leake and Watts game where he allowed but two hits in Hiverdale's six to four victory. l64l Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Riverdale Hardy - Iindrak Brengle Degener - - Kaupe - - - Stephenson Stewart 4 Macdonald Root . Kidd - Andruss - Cohen - Wilson - Capablanca SCHEDULE Lincoln - Pawling - - - Leake and Watts Manhattan Prep. Englewood - - Trinity - Fieldston - Hackley Scarsdale - ERAGES A.B. R. H. 17 2 12 10 2 19 4 4 2 14 5 18 6 19 1 7 1 9 2 15 3 5 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 3 1 4 2 6 7 2 1 2 Pct. .706 .300 .263 .250 .214 .167 .158 143 111 000 000 000 000 000 v. ri -y it -it th wig Q . ,. P ,Y 4. - ' 'fn JTAB N l fi.-fi Ulf At-xg x Rear Row: Dasso, manager, Mayer, Caming, Ballin, Byrne, Mr. Dickison, coach. Front Row: Runk, Feuer, Bolton, captain. TENNIS Under the watchful eye of Coach Harold Scott, the tennis team did very well in spite of the fact that there returned only two letter-men, Captain Bill Bolton and Iohn Gooding. To make matters worse Gooding was taken ill at the outset of the season and was lost to the team for 1939. Although Bolton gave to the team not only his ability in both singles and doubles, but also his strong spirit and will to win, it is hard to conceive of one good player supporting a whole team. All gloomy aspects were soon dispelled, however, as Bolton led the striving team to victory over Pawling, Stony Brook, and Trinity. Our fellows first tasted defeat at the hands of Poly Prep. In these matches the ability and earnestness of all the players were fine. The team next faced its most difficult match without the help of Gooding and Ballin, a match with Williams Frosh, directed by Riverdale's old coach, Clarence Chaffee. The result was a total defeat for Riverdale, but the experience was of great value. Several Riverdale players entered the A.A.P.S. Tennis Championships held at Forest Hills. In the singles Ballin and Feuer were eliminated early. but the doubles team of Byrne and Bolton fared much better. After defeating three ccmbinations, they entered the finals against Poly Prep and came out on top, holders of the A.A.P.S. doubles championship. The next week the Tennis Team defeated the delegation from Hackley and thus had the honor of carrying Riverdale well over the line to the Tri- angular League Championship from the excellent position attained by the other teams. This brought to a great climax a year of victories and cham- pionships such as the school has never seen before. l66l Third How: Bliss, manager, Beavers, Kennedy, Gladding. Iindrak, Feuer, Kidd, Reynolds, A. Second Row: Mr. Talcott, coach, Schellens, Fajardo, Lescher, Iohnson, Rosenblatt, Hudson, Ross. Culverwell, Morrison, manager. Front Row: West, Bacharach, Maclear, Brandenburg, Wiley, TRACK To the coaches and members of this year's track team goes great praise for the re- markable improvement brought about by their untiring efforts. The credit and individual training provided by coaches Talcott and Sheridan, the enthusiasm and willingness on the part of Captain Dave Brandenburg, and the earnestness of all the members of the team led that hard-working group to many victories. During the winter the lower field provided a place for constant practice, practice which enabled the team to set new records in every winter event: Cliff Iindrak set three new records, Dave Brandenburg two, and Bob Staehle, Al Reynolds and Rod Kennedy one each. Relay teams were entered in the Milrose A. A. and Seventh Regiment meets, where they did well against first-class compe- tition. Of the two practice meets, the one with Manhattan Prep resulted Staehle, Perry. Jf in a trium h, while that with De La Salle ended in defeat. t P In the s rin the team ot off to an excellent start b defeatin Leake , Vg P 9 9 Y Q QQ and Watts, McBurney, and Stony Brook in rapid succession. The meet X with Ston Brook ave Francis Maclear the o ortunit to assist the school , Y 9 PP Y XA X by pole-vaulting ten feet and setting a new school record. Forced to abide Y j - k I by new public school rules, the Red and Gray suffered its first defeat as Rigs! it lost to a powerful Scarsdale team, but it soon fought to victory again in Q V the abbreviated meet with Fieldston. X It , On Saturday, the Thirteenth of May, the team attained its greatest ,X X victory when it won the Triangular League Track Meet, held at Hackley. ji The rain failed to dampen the spirits of our fellows as they piled up a score S of 67 V2 points against 19 for Hackley and l5Vz for Storm King, thus making L ' it impossible for either of these to prevent our winning the Triangular XS! League Cup. Special mention goes to Rod Kennedy and Cliff Iindrak for their superb work-Kennedy dominating the field and lindrak the track. f67l po v. hu, t Wi. ,. , x :,d?11. ' N4 ,Q 1, mf ,' :if ll mix : ' ' fL'S3f ' ,f ', nz: . 2Qr'q'75l4' 'V-A L r-f'..- , A ' Q - . M V U1 ., : A. f x , ' x k . 'i1.'1'. v- THE MIRROR W , ..,.. .,..., 4 W W lllv-un-me-Q-1 The center picture on this page Was adjudged the best informal to be submitted to the Riverda1ian . It was taken by Francis Maclear. U03 Tl-IE SIXTH FORM Hlflifofolldilflig,T?Z2ZLdf.m?ZZ2u'ZgvfeI'l'Q,sfXSfZ.t,MZSTSQI 'll Cooper, Bolton, Amberson, Feuer, Gladding, Runk, Hess, Robinson, Stephenson. Second How: Overton, Barletta West, Smith, Degener, Daly, Willstatter, Bliss. First Row: Caming. Not Present: Guggenheimer. Most Democratic - Most Popular ---- Best Athlete ----- Done Most for Riverdale Done Riverdale for Most Handsomest ----- Beau Brummel ---- Most Considerate - Wittiest - - - Biggest Grind ---- Most Influential - - - Most Likely to Succeed Biggest Bluff ---- Best Scholar - Laziest ------- Greatest Heartbreaker - Most Generous - - - Has the Most Drag - - Needs the Most Drag - l71l As the Seniors Know Them Gladding Degener Hardy Bliss N adelman Stephenson Morrison Chiu Maclear Gladding Mair Smith Smith Overton Mair Bunk Bolton Willstatter Bliss Nadelman As the Rest of the School See Them Gladding Gladding Hardy Bliss N adelman Stephenson Morrison Gladding Gladding Mair Bliss Gladding Mair Overton Mair Hunk Stephenson Gladding Bliss Nadelman Thorp T A . A , f . If . K Y Q ,ful-sf l Mgfgki If gli 4-sqm .w.wf HJ ' W K U21 fi Hes Ks. ' N f sw Lwmiggg '55 if i741 1. n -Q Tvw-nsuu0'l F.. - -Q'-Q Q ,Nw whim Ar Q , . ,-QQ.. fly' ff A. ,Jf,,- 'W 'H sf' .A K. WH-fn L , ,ff -M Aw' 'aw se? ,' '. 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