SUNY at Delhi - Fidelitas Yearbook (Delhi, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1950 volume:

THE 195D FIDELITAS ,■ Agricultural and Volume 29 Delhi, New York HERE LIES THE HEART DF THE MATTER . . Haven ' t your days at Delhi been well .spent? Just think of all those hours of studying you ' ve done! All those prelims you ' ve lost so many hours of sleep over! All those times there was an excellent picture showing in town, or the bowling alley looked especially inviting, or everyone at the house was going to the skating party — but duty called you to stay at home and complete that report. When the gang asked you to come along, and you said, love to — but I haven ' t the time!” True, at times the as¬ signments seemed atrocious, and you realized a few despair¬ ing moments, but then there were always the weekends, to compensate for all of this. But won ' t you agree, it was worth it all? The hard work, fun and good times, and every effort put forth will profit us much in the near and distant future. The debt to the Director, faculty and advisors will never be repaid. Their guidance, kindness, and advice have helped us to become better citizens. To help these fond memories linger with you forever, we, the staff, proudly present the FIDELITAS. m mm mm We take this opportunity to thank Miss Blanche Chambers, Faculty Advisor to the Fidelitas Staff, for her untiring efforts in the composition of our yearbook. Time may dim our memories of school, but cannot erase the fine character we have grown to admire and respect. . . AND THE CENTER DF ATTRACTION FOR her interest in others; FOR her generosity and sincerity; FOR her friendliness and kindness; FOR her inspiration and encouragement; FOR her excellent advice; FOR her understanding and readiness to help; FOR her fine character; FOR the admiration we all feel toward her; We, the class of 1950, dedicate this yearbook to Miss Blanche Chambers, our librarian. Although it was twenty-four months ago when we first entered Delhi Ag and Tech, those entrance exams seem but yesterday. For what were we best fitted? What did we already know in our chosen fields? It took us three days to find out! During our two years we have all been exposed to many subjects, some of which we enjoyed and others which were required. We learned the sources of milk when we were routed from bed at five a.m. for practical work in the barn. The Poultry Department had its fun juggling chickens, gathering eggs and watching them hatch. Home¬ making girls at first experimented, then succeeded in giving us good food. For a while we wondered. Building Construction hammered more fingers than floorin nails before completing the project house. The school has grown too—an addition was made to the farm shop, the masonry shop was used for the first time and a new school sign was again attempted. Many of us joined the organizations on the campus such as Tri-Atelier, Theta Gamma, Horn and Hoof, Chanticleer, and Women ' s Student Government. Others of us were responsible for the formation of new ones such as Student Council, Dairy Industry, Camera, and the newest one of all the Outdoor Club. Last but not least are our memories of the good times we have had at the dances— ' Welcoming attempted for the first time this year and a big success, was followed by the Homecoming Dance and the Builder ' s Ball. The lasting friendships started through picnics at the falls, dates at Pete ' s and Open House will dim the memories of those five of eight classes and the early using on sub-zero mornings. In the Spring, along with the fever , came fishing, baseball, the Dairy Show, the Senior Dance, and finally the excitement of that eventful day—Graduation. FAREWELL TD THE ELASS DF ’50 It is hard to realize that the time of grad¬ uation of the class of ' 50 is here. You are the thirty-sixth class to graduate from Delhi. You constitute the largest addition to an ever-increasing group of nearly 1600 who- have had, I hope a profitable and happy sojourn at D. A. T. I. My wish for you is a joyous and happy journey down the road of life. i BOARD DF VISITORS Left to right—Mr. Selleck Cronk, Mr. William A. Humphries. Vice-President, Mr. Nelson Kelly, stand¬ ing is Dr. E. O. Bush, President, Jerome J. Farrell, James A. Crawford, Secretary, and Frederick W. Youmans. Most students never see the members of the Board of Visitors and some do not know of its existence. It is, however, a part of the functioning of the school. Composed of men with different occupa¬ tions but a common interest in the Institute, the Board meets in January, June, September, and at such times as they elect. The mem¬ bers must keep themselves informed as to the teaching force, activities, and needs of the school. It is their duty to bring to the attention of the State University anything the Institute may desire, such as larger appro¬ priations, new buildings, or new equipment. The work of these men, who are appointed by the Governor, may best be described by saying that they are a medium between the State School in Delhi and the State Univer¬ sity in Albany. 6 OFFICE STAFF WILBUR S. OLES ETHEL HOWLAND EFFIE B. DAVIS HELEN LeBREUX LUCY JOHNSON E. Boyd, F. Hinkley. MAINTENANCE MEN They are the men who swept the floor, Who cleaned the walls and fixed the door, Who made us brush our muddy feet So they could keep the building neat; And every day the towels we ' d waste By these five men would be replaced; And every day these men of hire Would stroke the ever burning fire, And as they brushed away the coals Would lean upon their shovel ' s poles, And discuss all the world at large, And what was wrong with Elmer ' s Dodge. They shovelled all our sidewalks off. And though their work we ' d sometimes scoff We really didn ' t mean it and We were relieved when they did sand, And spread the ashes on the walk So in our travels we ' d not balk, And kept the grounds all clean and neat From first reveille to our last retreat. Left to Right—E. Boyd, H. Church, F. Hinkley, R. Haviland, G. Grant. Miss E. Davis. The students of the Class of ' 50 are proud to honor here three of the outstanding senior members of our school, Miss Davis, Mr. Wall, and Mr. Davidson. It is interesting to know that the Davis family sold their farm to the State to be used as an Agricultural School. The Practice House, used by the Home Economics Department, was originally the Davis Family Home. When Miss Davis first joined the school, bookkeeping and letter-writing occupied only part of her time. Her teacher training was put to good use, instructing the students in the art of arithmetic without the use of the hickory stick. Miss Davis has watched the office grow along with the school, for at one time or an¬ other she has held each of the positions and now has the title of Office Manager. Our ap¬ preciation goes to her for all that she has done for the students and the school. Mr. Wall started at Delhi in 1915 as Farm Manager. In addition, he was also assigned the task of landscaping the grounds. He started teaching in 1918 and was retired in 1948. His main field of teaching was that of Agricultural Engineering. During his many years of service, he has watched with interest the growth of the school,- from its infancy to the present time when the school now realizes its largest enrollment. Since his retirement he has remained at the school in the position of mechanical trouble shooter. The School is fortunate in having a man of Mr. Davidson ' s abilities. Coming from Kansas in 1892, he has a fine record of farming behind him. However, it is not necessary to go back in the records for reference. Mr. Davidson has proven his worth and knowledge of farm animals right here in the school herd. When he came here in the Spring of ' 28, the farm was not a paying proposition. Since then, the herd has increased in size and in average pro¬ duction per cow. He has raised all but three of the cows in the barn at present. His record for dependability is as excep¬ tional as his achievements in managing the farm. In his twenty-two years here at the Institute, he has lost only six days of work because of sickness. To these three, the Class of ' 50 extend their thanks for the fine lesson in loyalty and de¬ pendability that is so essential for our success in the future. Mr. C. Wall and Mr. R. L. Davidson. YEARBOOK STAFF Okay gang, let ' s get busy! With these words Paul Homan, editor-in-chief of the yearbook staff, opened the meetings in the library on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Miss Chambers sat at her desk, smiling, as proceedings took place along the following line. Senior class editor, John Ferris, reported, We have most of our interviews completed. (Thanks to our capable Junior girls.) As George Miller, department editor, sub¬ mitted his writeups, Charles Anders, our most talented artist, prompted to speed by Cal Carpenter and A1 Wietecki, associate editors, busily finished the sketches for the divider pages. Amid ejaculations such as: This is a terrible picture of me! , When did you take this? Oh, no 1 , and much laughter, pic¬ Back Row—Left to Right—E. Miller, G. Miller, D. Cole, R. Claassen, D. McDermoAt. Third Row—Left to Right—J. Ferris, A. Boice, E. Olin, R. Davison, J. Early, R. Gummoe, B. Byrne, F. Voshardt, A. Rose. Second Row—Left to Right—B. Trask, S. Mack, M. tures taken by Ed Curran, Dave Cole and Tony Samartano were passed to the group. Finally they fell into the hands of Catherine Voshardt and A1 Rose, heads of the layout committee, for critical consideration. When Paul asked, Will the business man¬ agers give their report? , Hugh Sutherland and Ken Duryea looked questioningly at each other. Instructions were given to.George Tranka and Beverly Trask, who were in charge of distribution, and Silver Mack, the social editor. Following the meeting, our typists, headed by Catherine Jackson, went into action. Now that the book is complete, the Seniors wish to express their thanks to the Juniors who helped make this year ' s Fidelitas possible; we hope they will continue their good work in 1951. Vevon, L. Wermund, P. Homan, H. Sutherland, A. Samartano, C. Carpenter, J. Vaughn. First Row— Left to Right—C. Avery, C. Jackson, Miss Chambers, M. Bloom. lUijl all 1.1 j r lit J 1 K I ft- S il l i f II II MMi 3j lllJI Jhl i p 1 hlIl. i i Irr! lit lr Hill BACK ROW—Left to Right—W. Vetter. C. Hoffman, W. Farnsworth, S. Merritt, W. Waite, E. Tadejewski. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—C. Evenden. W. Ken- naugh, E. Thurston, R. Harvey. AGRICULTURAL FACULTY MR. EVENDEN, Dairy Industry. Bi-focals in hand, microscope to eye, he explores the world of Bugs”. And that ' s the absolute truth of the matter, so to speak”. MR. FARNSWORTH, Agricultural Engineer¬ ing. As fast a man with a wrench as he is with a steering wheel. Just a little test to bring up the averages”. MR. HARVEY, Poultry Husbandry. Red hair, red. chickens and red pencils. Ahhh”. If you will take the birds-”. MR. HOFFMAN, Social Studies. Author of the Hoffman Plan and the Adolph Menjou of Delhi. Now get this —”. MR. KENNAUGH, Head, Department of Ag¬ riculture. His rapidly depleting supply of hair shows he has come out on top. The individual must - - MR. MERRITT, Animal Husbandry. A wielder of pedigrees. Now when I select a herd sire”. (Oye! Those units). MR. TADEJEWSKI, Sciences. Friend of the freshmen . . . the man with the cigar. Now this is important”. MR. THURSTON, Agronomy and Horticul¬ ture. Mix a little Walton silt loam and a seed and you have agronomy. Unit 99 is due Tuesday. MR. VETTER, Agricultural Engineering. Owner of the perennial red corduroy jacket. Just use the formula”. What a man with a bowling ball! MR. WAITE, Farm Management. Man of endurance. Now let me tell you some¬ thing, fellows”. Every time we shiver, we will remember his field trips. Earl Ernest Barker, a na¬ tive Binghamtonian and graduate of Binghamton North High ' 48, is a Poultry Husbandry Major. Vice President of the Chanticleer and a member of the Horn and Hoof Club, Earl was also active in bowling and the chorus. Calvin Elwood Carpenter, a Factoryville, Pa. farm boy and Navy Veteran ( ' 46- ' 48), Red is an Agri¬ culture Business Major. A member of the Dairy Indus¬ try and Photography Clubs, and Fidelitas staff, he is also Vice President of the Senior Class. George Rexford Casterlin is a Farm Machinery Major who is looking forward to a future in Agricultural Engineering. A graduate of Maybrook (N.Y.) H. S., ' 47, he participated in varsity basketball, intra - mural sports, and was a member of the Theta Gamma. Robert W. Christensen graduated from Goshen (N.Y.) Central after a War¬ time hitch in the Marines. One of Orange County ' s outstanding FFA members before coming to Delhi. He is an Animal Husbandry Major, a member of the Horn Hoof and manager of the Cross Country Team. Frank A. Christofano a native of Glen Cove, L. I. and graduate of Glen Cove High, ' 47, is. an Agri¬ culture Business Major. A member of the Theta Gamma, his hobbies are athletics and reading nov¬ els. His ambition? A posi¬ tion in Long Island or Ohio. Maurice Clyde Avery is one of the most active seniors. An Animal Hus¬ bandry Major, he is a member of the Horn Hoof, Dairy Industry and Chanticleer Clubs; Co-cap- tain of the Cross Country team and a member of Fidelitas staff. Hopes to continue his education. Henry Altenberg. 18, Ani¬ mal Husbandry Major, is perhaps the most traveled of our younger graduates. Born in Berlin, Germany, he received his early edu¬ cation in Kent, England. A graduate of George Wash¬ ington High (NYC), he hopes to become a buyer for a meat packing com¬ pany. mm Robert John Claassen, is a native of the Bronx and Stuyvesant High graduate turned farmer. An Animal Husbandry Major, he was secretary of the Horn and Hoof Club and a member of the Fidelitas staff. His ambition? To own a dairy farm. David Leslie Cole, Jr., first winner of the Congress- woman Katherine C. St. George Award for Out¬ standing 4-H Achievement in Orange County , was one of the most active of the Senior Class. A Dairy Industry Major, he hopes to enter the milk testing field. Walter Emmett Collins, spent most of his life liv¬ ing and working on a farm, and expects to continue along those same lines after graduating. A Sidney (N. Y.) resident, he was active in the Band, Chorus, Horn and Hoof, and Chan¬ ticleer. A General Farming Major. Edward C. Dandignac, Jr., is a Poultry Husbandry Major, who hails from Valley Stream, L. I. He participated in the Chanti¬ cleer and Intra-mural sports. He likes hunting and stamp collecting. His ambition is to be a poul¬ try farmer. James Darby, Brooklyn, came to Delhi via Oakwood Academy and Oakwood College, Huntsville, Ala., where he was student Dairy manager. A Poultry Husbandry Major, he hopes to be an Ag. Teacher, manage a farm. Hobbies are poetry, music, philoso¬ phy, eating. Marvin Dinowitz, a native of the Bronx, graduated from Newtown High School, ' 48. A Dairy Industry Major, he is also a sports enthu¬ siast. Played intra-mural volley ball. Hopes to enter the dairy industry. Robert Dickson, is a na¬ tive New Yorker who has turned to farming for a career. A graduate of NYC ' s James Monroe High, ' 48, he’s a General Agricul¬ ture Major. Participated in intra-mural sports. His am¬ bition is to own and oper¬ ate his own farm. John D. Dougherty, a na¬ tive of Florida, is a gradu¬ ate of Irvington (N.J.) High in ' 48. Nineteen years of age, he is a Poultry Major. Worked on farms, had ex¬ perience in a drug store before coming to Delhi. John Raymend Ferris, a native of Poughkeepsie and graduate of Wappingers Falls Central School in ' 47 did post graduate work at St. Peter ' s in Peekskill be¬ fore coming to Delhi as a Dairy Industry Major. Mem¬ ber of Fidelitas staff, Dairy Industry Club, Theta Gam¬ ma. Hopes for job as dairy plant manager. Carter Loomis Funnell spent a year at Champlain College at Plattsburg and a year at plant research be¬ fore coming to Delhi as an Agronomy and Horticulture Major. A graduate of Hor¬ ace Mann School for Boys, Bronx in ' 45. He hopes to own his own farm. Werden C. Goodemoot, Jr. is an Animal Husbandry Major hailing from Butler (N.J.). His hobby is collect¬ ing guns. He was treasurer of the Horn Hoof Club. Warden ' s ambition is to own his own farm. Rudolph H. Habermann is g U. S. Navy Submarine Vet, who was born in Ger¬ many. A graduate of Sun- nyside (L.I.) High School ' 44, he is ah Animal Hus¬ bandry Major. Active in the Horn Hoof and Stu¬ dent Council, his hobbies are yodeling and accordian playing. Ernest Kurt Hempel is a New York City native and graduate of Yorktown Heights High, ' 48, who can boast of an extensive farm background gleaned from working a total of six sum¬ mers on N. Y. State farms. A steady performer for the Cross Country team, he ' s an Animal Husbandry Ma¬ jor, of course. Henry Jerry Heinrichs, an Agricultural Business Ma¬ jor, is a graduate of New¬ town (Pa.) High, ' 48. A member of the Horn and Hoof Club, his hobbies are swimming and wrestling. His ambition? To own my own business . Joseph Komarzanski at 32, is one of the oldest of our ' 50 graduates. A veteran, he came to Delhi for the general farming course. Hopes to join brother-in- law Walter May, Delhi ' 49 on his Delaware County farm right after graduation. Charles Arthur Hoffman, a native of Long Island and graduate of Newtown, L. I. High in ' 48, he is a Busi¬ ness Agriculture Major. Played intra-mural sports, varsity baseball. Member of Theta Gamma. Hopes to enter the farm machinery business. Paul Barringer Homan, Animal Husbandry Major, graduated from Waitsfield H. S., class of ' 44 but now lives on L. I. His travels with the Army gave him an itchy foot . He has been a promoter of campus activities — Fresh. Class Pres, Editor of Fidelitas ' 50, V. Pres, of Theta Gamma, member of Horn Hoof, participant in Cross Coun¬ try. His hobbies are skiing, skating and sleeping. Hans A. Krauss is a na¬ tive of Staten Island and graduate of New Dorp High, there, in ' 47. A form¬ er farm cadet, he is an Animal Husbandry Major. Ambitions: to become a Holstein b.reeder; to see America first. Frank Elliott Loveland is an Animal Husbandry Ma¬ jor who is a native of Bing¬ hamton and graduated from high school there in ' 45. Ambition: to run his own farm. William J. McAvoy lives in Rochester where he graduated from Irondequoit High School, class of ' 43. He has tried his hand at manufacturing before com¬ ing to Delhi. Here he is majoring in Agronomy and Horticulture. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. His ambition—to be a farm owner. Donald Joseph McDermott, a native of the Bronx, worked on a farm and in a creamery before earning to Delhi as a Dairy Industry Major. A DeWitt Clinton High graduate, ' 48, he plans to continue his col¬ lege education next fall. J: 11 . Donald Jerome Magnan, a Marine Corps Vet, form¬ erly attended Morrisville A T. An Animal Hus¬ bandry Major, his hobbies are building, and repairing used machinery. Graduate of Teaneck (N.J.) High ' 46. Hopes to travel, own a new car, get married. George Ellsworth Marlatt, a Morristown (N.J.) native and graduate of Morristown High, ' 48, is a General Ag¬ riculture Major. He is a member of the Chanticleer, Horn 5c Hoof Club and Chorus. His hobbies are collecting stamps, sports, raising African violets. Hopes to travel. Edward Kenneth Miller, a native of Bayside, L. I., is an Animal Husbandry Ma¬ jor. President of the Horn Hoof Club, he was also ac¬ tive in the Fidelitas, Or¬ acle, intra-mural basketball and the Cross Country Squad. Says his hobbies are people and frogs Could be, too. George J, Miller, a native of Long Island, and gradu¬ ate of Westhampton Beach (L. I.) High, ' 48, is an Ani¬ mal Husbandry Major. Ac¬ tive as a member of the Horn 5t Hoof Club and Or¬ acle and Fidelitas Staffs, he ' s looking forward for a successful career in agri¬ culture. Robert Leon Nark is a Dairy Industry Major who came to Delhi after gradu¬ ating from Newtown, L. I. High in ' 47. Spent a total of eight summers working on Long Island farms. His hobbies are hunting, fish¬ ing, skiing. Participated in intra-mural bowling, varsity baseball. David Edward Orton is a graduate of Sidney High School. He has been prom¬ inent in 4-H and is one of our outstanding majors in Animal Husbandry. During the years, he has won many prizes for showman¬ ship of cattle. His ambition —to own an all American cow. Robert David Peyser is a General Agriculture Major. Though a native of New York City, he came to Delhi after two years ex¬ perience working on dairy farms. A graduate of New¬ town, L. I. High in ' 48, he hopes to own his own farm. A. Peter Rasmussen, a native of London, England, graduated from Roosevelt High (NYC) ' 46. A Navy vet, he ' s a Ceneral Agri¬ culture Major. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, read¬ ing. Hopes to own a farm. Albert Butiam Rose, Otego, N. Y. was born on a farm and hopes to con¬ tinue farming after gradu¬ ation. A General Agricul¬ ture Major, he is president of the Dairy Industry Club; Vice-President of the Horn and Hoof; a member of the Chorus, Chanticleer and Fidelitas Staff. Anthony T. Samartano, a Brooklyn product and grad¬ uate of Boys ' High, worked in the textile industry be¬ fore coming to Delhi. A Poultry Husbandry Major, Tony is a familiar figure around the poultry depart¬ ment. Hopes to own his own poultry farm. Donald Ernest Scholz, a native of New York City and graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School, ' 48, worked as o: farm hand and truck driver before coming to Delhi as an Ani¬ mal Husbandry Major. A member of the varsity basketball team, Outdoor Club. Francis Jude Ryan, a na¬ tive New Yorker, worked in a nursery before coming to Delhi as an Agronomy Ma¬ jor A member of the var¬ sity baseball team and active in intra-mural foot¬ ball. His ambition: work in soil conservation. John Spencer Rynd is a Brooklyn native and gradu¬ ate of Great Neck (L.I.) High, ' 48. He worked as a photographer ' s assistant be¬ fore coming to Delhi as a Dairy Industry Major. His goal: a career in the gov¬ ernment. Warren Bernard Schulz, a native of Farmingdale, L. I. and an Amityville (L.I.) graduate ' 47, is an Agro¬ nomy and Horticulture Ma¬ jor. Active in intra-mural boxing and football, he hopes to have a business of his own. Thaddeus J. Plezia is a native New Yorker who graduated from Newtown, L. I. High in ' 41. An Army veteran. He is a Dairy In¬ dustry Major. Hopes for a Dairy Industry job in Civil Service. Alan Ira Soiferman work¬ ed as a playground direct¬ or and gardener before coming to Delhi as an Agro¬ nomy and Horticulture Ma¬ jor. Active as a member of the Dairy Industry and Horn Hoof Clubs. Played intra-mural sports. Hopes for a job in soil conserva¬ tion first; then to own a poultry farm. Wayne Louis Spatz, a native of Wisconsin, who moved to New York City, is a Merchant Marine and Army Vet. Worked as a real estate salesman, ship¬ ping clerk before coming to Delhi as an Animal Hus¬ bandry Major. Ambition: to make money. Ralph Siegel, an Army vet, graduated from Monti- cello High ' 45. Was a Poul¬ try Major, served as editor for the Oracle, and served as a member of the Stu¬ dent Council. His ambition? To develop a strain of chickens that will lay trans¬ parent eggs. May h ave something there. Karl Sprado worked on a farm and as a painter ' s ap¬ prentice before coming to Delhi as an Animal Hus¬ bandry Major. A graduate of Yonkers High ' 48, he par¬ ticipated in intra-mural basketball and volleyball. His hobby is photography. Edward Joseph Staiger, a General Agriculture Major, came to Delhi after gradu¬ ating from Haaren High School (Manhattan) in ' 48. Participated in Cross Coun¬ try. Likes to fish and hunt. Hopes for a career as a fruit farmer in California. Hugh Robert Sutherland Red , is a native of Delhi, graduated from Delaware Academy, ' 48. Has lived all his life on home farm. Ma¬ joring in Animal Husband¬ ry, he is active in intra¬ mural football, basketball, volleyball, Theta Gamma and Fidelitas. Likes to show cattle and drive a car. Hopes to own estate with Holstein Cattle. Jerome Edward Travers is a Dairy Industry Major who hopes to become a dairy inspector. A graduate of Scarsdale (N.Y.) High in ' 48, he was secretary of the Delta Theta Gamma, treas¬ urer of the Student Council, and manager of the bas¬ ketball team. James Randall Tucker — graduate of Scarsdale H. S. Now majoring in “An. Hus. His ambition is to own his own farm and share it with his one and only . Eugene Francis Wood is a Navy Veteran whose ambition is to be a suc¬ cessful farmer in his na¬ tive Orange County. An Animal Husbandry Major, he is a member of the Horn and Hoof. A graduate, of Washingtonville Central School, he says his hobby is keeping away from women . George R. VanDusen, an Agronomy Major, graduat¬ ed from Ardsley High ' 48. He is a member of the Chorus, Outdoor and Photo¬ graphy Clubs. His hobbies are photography and sports. His ambition? To own and operate a fruit farm. Roy Gray Weyant is a Horticulture Major and an ardent baseball fan. Though born in Brooklyn, he is a graduate of Tenafly (N.J.) High School and roots for the National League ' s New York Giants. Was a mem¬ ber of both baseball and basketball varsity squads. ts. k A eniorA ura ■ AGRICULTURAL FRESHMEN BACK ROW—Left to Right—J. Snook, S. Ucasz, P. Klofkorn, R. Allison, V. Traver, C. Mowris, M. Balash. SECOND ROW—D. Hewlett, A. Wilklow, F. Greas- ley, G. Faulkner, G. Barna, F. Milligan, L. O ' Toole. FIRST ROW—S. Butler, D. Craig. M. Bloom. S. Baskin, M. Wyak. BACK ROW—Left to Right—T. Mundie, G. Ramsey, F. Spoor, R. Kailer, J. Carroll, I. Berry. W. Ernst. SECOND ROW—E. Grant, C. Thorington, W. Neff. L. Bernholz, H. Siers, R. More, E. Wright, F. Boos. FRONT ROW—E. Essner, P. Luithle, J. Maxwell, J. Smith. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY A course designed for those students primarily interested in training for such jobs as herdsman and managers of purebred dairy establishments. Specialized courses are given in the breeding, care and man¬ agement of the purebred herd. DAIRY INDUSTRY In the field of Dairy Industry we learn the specialized techniques of dairy plant work and milk inspection. The jobs in these fields include the testing of milk and the making of dairy products. Regardless of the field of endeavor, our training shall be of great value in the years to come. AGRONOMY AND HORTICULTURE Soil conservation is becoming a greater necessity each day. In this course special stress is placed on this phase of farm work. Included also are crop management and rotation, most profitable grasses for individual areas, vegetables which may and may not be grown at different altitudes, and weed control. POULTRY PRODUCTION Sunday ' s dinner looks quite a lot different with its feathers still on and in this course we learn the various phases of the chicken ' s life from the egg to the table. Included are feeds— starter, growing and laying, how to raise — fryers, broilers, layers, and capons, and the requisites and preparation for market. ROBERT RAY Technical Assistant in Poultry Husbandry, , ■ r . g ... w mu ' . y ' - T� T ? IIHiM T1H WCATJOh Ot AM? m rt i w : u v y i r aoi . I I L . ' t AGRICULTURAL HUSINESS In Agricultural Business the student receives training for positions in those fields related to agriculture. Some may plan to be feed or ma¬ chinery salesmen with the hopes of managing such enterprises. Others may go into the buy¬ ing or selling of produce. In any event the future is more sure and brighter for those who have satisfactorily completed this course of study. ) mJ - ■% . a dju U A : - - r MAi School of C onA traction MR. B. K. SOMMERS, Department Head; Very Conservative but one of the most interesting instructors of the Department. His well-organized system and tireless efforts will contribute much to the success of the Senior Class of 1950. MR. WASSMER, Architectural Drafting; the man who has changed the Drafting De¬ partment to something besides pushing a pencil. Known by his students as Smiles”. He is often heard singing the phrase, Everybody loves me,” but the students keep him guessing. MR. E. A. SMITH, Senior Masonry; A Jack of All Trades,” taught us everything from chimney caps all the way down to the last six teaspoons in a bankrupt partner¬ ship. MR. LAW, Freshman Masonry; When it comes to Masonry, he ' s the Law”. His well-rounded knowledge, advice and ex¬ perience has given us much to take with us in this field of construction. MR. CLARK, Freshman Carpentry; The Per¬ fectionist of the Carpentry Shop”. Known as a master craftsman in framing and cabinet making, he has taught us much in the use and appreciation of carpentry tools on fine and rough work. MR. HUTCHINSON, Math, Senior Carpentry; The Gentleman of Carpentry”. His brief¬ case of tricks have taught us how to keep calm and remedy a tight situation en¬ countered in the building field. MR. HORSTMAN; Graduate of the Class of ' 49, now works in an advisory capacity offering technical assistance in the shop and on actual construction projects. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FACULTY BACK ROW—Left to Right—T. Hutchinson, R. Horst- Right—E. Smith, B. K. Sommers, E. Clark, man, H. Wassmer, G. Law. FRONT ROW—Left to Charles E. Anders, an army veteran, majoring in Building Construction who lives in Montgomery, N. Y. He graduated from Walden H. S. in the class of ' 46. His hobbies along the line of art do him credit especially as a member of Fidelitas Staff ' 50. He hopes to run a construction business of his own. Rodney Lewis Arnold is a Building Construction Major who worked as an ice man before coming to Delhi. Says his hobbies are wine, women and song and his ambition is to retire at the age of twenty-five . Harry E. Ball is a Build ing Construction Major who hails from Mahopac, N. Y. A Naval Reservist, he gained experience working around boats, which are a hobby with him today. Member of Tri-At I 5 II. Hopes to become a builder. Merrill Jay Bigelow is a Building Construction Ma¬ jor. A graduate of Keene Valley High School ' 47, he was a member of the Base¬ ball team and the Tri-At. His hobbies are hunting and competitive sports. He hopes to become a con¬ tractor. Richard P. Chatelain, a Building Construction Ma¬ jor, says his greatest am¬ bition is to build my first home. A Navy Vet of five years, he attended Glovers- ville High and New York Military Academy. His hob¬ by is flying. He was a member of Theta Gamma and Tri-At. Donald John Conklin, Building Construction Ma¬ jor, Spring Valley resident, graduated from Spring Valley High, ' 47. Treasurer of Freshman Class; also served as President, Vice- President of Student Coun¬ cil, Vice-President of Tri-At; played varsity baseball and all intra-murals. Charles E. Cummings, a native of Elmira, has one of the busiest extra-curri¬ cular activity schedules in the class. Participated in intra-mural football, bowl¬ ing and basketball, mem¬ ber of Outdoor Club, also found time to hunt, fish and ski. Building Construction Major who hopes to be¬ come a draftsman. William H. Cutler —grad¬ uate of Middletown High, ' 47. Worked for the High¬ way Department on Road and Bridge Construction. Collects guns as a hobby. Majoring in Building Con¬ struction. Ambition—To es¬ tablish a business of fur¬ ther schooling. Alan James Damon, a na¬ tive of Troy and graduate of Lansingburgh High in ' 48 worked as a carpenter ' s and mason ' s helper before coming to Delhi as a Build¬ ing Construction Major. Ac¬ tive in intra-mural football. Hopes to be a general con¬ tractor. Nelson A. Dunn — An army veteran and Building Construction Major. His am¬ bition is to retire at Thirty- Five. Graduated from Her¬ kimer High ' 44. Hobbies are canoe trips and hunting. He was active in Intramural football. Kenneth Earl Duryea, a Building Construction Ma¬ jor, came to Delhi after spending a six-year hitch in the Navy. A graduate of Monticello High School, he was a member of the Tri- At, and served as Business manager of the Fidelitas. Hopes to open a building supplies store. Alan Guy Ehrle —gradu¬ ated from Monticello High ' 47—attended St. Lawrence University, worked as a Life Guard, Major—Build¬ ing Construction. Active on Varsity Basketball and in intramurals. Hobbies — sports, motorboat racing, training hunting dogs. Am¬ bition—to attend the U. S. Naval Academy next fall. John Rufus Elwood, a Vanhornesville High grad¬ uate in ' 48, worked on his father ' s farm, then decided upon a career in construc¬ tion. A Building Construc¬ tion Major, his hobby is wood working. He ' s a member of the Chorus, and Fidelitas Staff. Henry John Graf gradu¬ ated from Theodore Roose¬ velt High (L.I.) ' 45, attend¬ ed Sandy Hook Inst, of Technology, worked as ap¬ prentice carpenter, life guard, salesman, before coming to Delhi as Build¬ ing Construction Major. Participated in intra-mural football, basketball, and varsity basketball. Fred Louis Herman, came to Delhi from his home at Burr Oak, Michigan, be¬ cause it was the only school in the east that of¬ fered a practical 2-year construction course. A Navy Seabee vet, he spent 18 months in the Pacific. Plans to enter the lumber business. Leon Joseph Jackonski is a Building Construction Major who apparently doesn ' t plan on throwing any stones in the future, for his ambition is to build glass houses. A member of the baseball team (I II), his hobbies are photo¬ graphy and driving a blue Nash. Charles Arthur Jennings, a native of Kingston (N.Y.) and graduate of Kingston High, ' 47, is a Building Construction Major. He was active in the Chorus, Tri-At and Bowling. His hobby is woodworking. Hugh Kenyon Jones — Senior Class President — graduated from Coopers- town Central High ' 46 — Previously worked at ma¬ sonry work. Majoring in Building Construction—Am¬ bition, a General Builder. Active in Intramura ' s, Chorus and Bowling. Hob¬ bies, Skiing, dancing and swimming. Erford Erwin Keeler is a Building Construction Ma¬ jor who wants to become a contractor, who makes enough money to go south in the winter. ' ' A ndtive of Corning (N.Y.) and gradu¬ ate of Corning Northside High, ' 47. He, was a mem¬ ber of Theta Gamma, Tri- At. Richard Eugene Kelley came to Delhi as a Build¬ ing Construction Major after first taking up build¬ ing on a miniature basis as a hobby, then wo-king as a carpenter, mason, paint¬ er. A graduate of Adams Center, N. Y. High in 48. He hopes to someday be his own boss. Larry R. MacClintock is a Building Construction Major with plans for a fu¬ ture of varied activities. Hopes to run a dairy farm, have a building trade, have a family, write a book. His hobbies are fish¬ ing and hunting. Orlando Peter Latini graduated from Sayre, (Pa.) High School in ' 42. A Build¬ ing Construction Major. He was a member of the Tri- At and Chorus, also parti¬ cipated in intra-mural foot¬ ball. His hobby is sketch¬ ing. John William Maori, an Army Vet, native of Port Chester, (N.Y.) and gradu¬ ate of Port Chester High, class of ' 46, is looking for¬ ward to a career of build¬ ing houses in Hawaii. A Building Construction Ma¬ jor, he was a member of Tri-At, the Oracle, Chorus, baseball team Leo Daniel Magratten worked for a contractor be¬ fore deciding to come to Delhi as a Building Con¬ struction Major. Was sec¬ retary of the Tri-At, parti¬ cipated in intra-mural foot¬ ball and volley ball. His hobbies are hunting and fishing. His ambition, to be a contractor. Frank Stone Maier — graduated from Middletown H. S. Worked for a lumber dealer before service. U. S. Merchant Marine “Bos ' n . Majoring in Building Con¬ struction, hopes to be a contractor, raise a family and make a million (may¬ be). Active in intramural football and + he chorus. John Andrew Moore _ graduated from Bolivar Central High ' 45—attended St. Bonaventure College for 1 year. Spent 3 2 years in construction work. Majoring in Building Construction— a member of Tri-At. Ambi¬ tion is to work in the field of construction. Donald Myron Morrill is ctn out-of-stater, hailing from Mason, Maine. A graduate of Gould Acad¬ emy, Bethel, Me. he ' s a Building Construction Ma¬ jor. An ex-G.I., he ' s a mem¬ ber of the Tri-At and Out¬ door Club. Hopes to become a general builder. Joseph A. Natoli—gradu¬ ated from Cortland High ' 46. A member of Delta Theta Gamma and Tri-At— active in intra murals. He is majoring in Building Construction. Ambition is to be a Building Contractor. Richard F. Murphy, Jr., is a Hoosick Falls, N. Y. resi¬ dent, and graduated from St. Mary ' s Academy in ' 45. Worked as a waiter, then in heavy construction work before coming to Delhi as a Building Construction Major. Hopes for a career as an insurance claim ad¬ juster. . . - A:: A Harry Lee Naffer—gradu¬ ated from Beaver Falls High ' 46—previously work¬ ed as a painter and saw mill worker. Majoring in Building Construction — his ambition is to be a con¬ tractor. Active in intra murals — Hobbies — hunt¬ ing, fishing, and bowling. William Molliet O ' Dell— graduated from Middle- town High School — A Navy Veteran — Majoring in Building Construction. Hopes to be a successful contractor. His hobbies are auto racing and auto me¬ chanics. William James O ' Hara— A Navy Veteran and form¬ er lumber company em¬ ployee — graduated from Walton High ' 43. Majoring in Building Construction his ambition is to be an archi¬ tect. Hobbies—Woodwork¬ ing, and sports. Active in intra-murals, and a mem¬ ber of Tri-At. Frederick J. Olsen—Ma¬ joring in Building Con¬ struction — graduated from Montpelier, Vermont High ' 48. Actiye in Intra-murals and a member of Tri-At. Freddie ' s ambition is to do some speculative building. Hobbies — skiing, hunting, and fishing. Richard George Osborn, a Bridgeport, Conn, native, worked for building con¬ struction and electrical con¬ tractors before entering Delhi as a Building Con¬ struction Major. Member of Theta Gamma and Tri-At. Hopes for career as con¬ tractor. John Alden Parker, Build¬ ing Construction Major, is active as treasurer of the Tri-At and Senior Class. His hobbies are varied, taking in stamp collecting, photo¬ graphy, model railroading, and politics. Wants to be¬ come a successful free enterpriser . Jay Myron Reid, a native of Middletown and an Air Force Vet, graduated from Middletown High in ' 47. A Building Construction Ma¬ jor, his hobbies are art, photography. Attended Vet night schools and took business course before coming to Delhi. Nicholas John Rohner is a native of Delhi and graduate of Delaware Academy ' s class of ' 48. His hobby is politics in general and discussing the weak¬ nesses of the Republican party in particular. Ambi¬ tion to found a continental construction company. Howard Tallman Searles worked in a bakery, then on small construction jobs before ' coming to Delhi as a Building Construction Ma- ,or. A Geneva, N. Y. High graduate. He wants a job in the construction field. Harry Kenneth Sherwood, a graduate of Hamburg (N.Y.) High in ' 46, is a Building Construction Ma¬ jor. Active in the Tri-At, Or¬ acle, president of the Delta Theta Gamma, Vice-Presi¬ dent of the Freshmen Class. Hopes to become a con¬ tractor. Charles Wendell Skinner worked on concrete con¬ struction jobs before com¬ ing to Delhi as a Building Construction Major. A Watertown (N.Y.) native, he graduated from Pulaski Academy there in ' 48. Worked at Pete ' s Confec¬ tionery. Hopes for career in custom house building. Eldon Ward Smith — A Garden City High graduate ' 48. majoring in Building Construction. He has work¬ ed in different phases of construction. A member of Tri-At and Delta Theta Gamma. Hobby — boats. Ambition—to get into a construction company. Richard Cary Smith, a native of the Bronx and graduate of Jefferson Cen¬ tral, ' 48. Worked as an ap¬ prentice brick layer before coming to Delhi as a Build¬ ing Construction Major. A member of the Theta Gamma, Tri-At, and par¬ ticipated in intra-mural football and basketball. Goal—extensive experience in building construction. Christopher Spano — graduated from Mahopac High ' 48. Majoring in Build¬ ing Construction—hobby is Work Shop Novelties. Am¬ bition is to have a con¬ struction business of his own. He previously worked at odd jobs on homes. Ac¬ tive bn school bowling team. George Edwin Tranka had a varied career be¬ tween graduation from Macedon, N. Y. High and entrance in the Building Construction Course. In the interim, he was a janitor, grave digger, mason ' s help¬ er. Secretary of the Bowl¬ ing League, Fidelitas Staff Member. Has hopes of be¬ coming a general contract- Frederick Jerald Vossler —Graduated from Findlay, Ohio Senior High ' 44. Work¬ ed as a carpenter ' s and electrician ' s helper. He is majoring in Building Con¬ struction — Ambition — to become a Building In¬ spector. William James Weaver— graduate of Butler High School. Has done odd jobs in carpentry and masonry. A member of Tri-At, he hopes to be a contractor. His hobbies are riding around in his buggy and record collecting. Alfred Wietecki, a Build¬ ing Construction Major, worked for a contractor be¬ fore coming to Delhi. Ac¬ tive as a member of the Bowling Team, Tri-At and the Fidelitas Staff, he hopes to become a general contractor. Wendall H. Whiteman— A Building Construction Major, his ambition is to be a General Builder and Dairy Farmer — graduated from Draper Central High ' 48—has done some con¬ struction and repair work. Active in basketball. Hob¬ bies —basketball, dancing, and swimming. Ralph Anthony Yozzo — graduate of Newburgh Free Academy High School. Has worked as a ca-penter ' s helper. Active in intramural football, basketball and volley ball. His ambition is to build houses, his hobby is cabinet-making. Donald B. Whiting — An Army Veteran and Building Construction Major, gradu¬ ated from Skaneateles High ' 41. Hobby—taking care of the family. His ambition is to make $2500 a year and live like $5000. His only ac¬ tivity is raising a family . Constructi emord on BACK ROW—Left to Right—Jack Smith, S. Davis, D. Johnson, F. Washburn, J. Egar, B. Cole, J. Topar, A. Ball, J. Skelley, J. Roscino, V. Lisi. THIRD ROW— Left to Right—Roy Wood, C. Warren, D. Shea, J. Lundelius, R. Brennen, L. Sheffer, P. Scobie, W. Roth, E. Maraio, G. Bosco, P. Sabatino, R. Davis. SECOND ROW—Left to Right—A. Robinson, J. Bankert, R. Noetzel, S. Widanka, E. Conant, D. Kemp, H. Peter¬ son. CONSTRUCTION FRESHMEN BACK ROW—Left to Right—J. Ryan, R. Hawley, R. Rowley, R. Robinson, R. White, H. Freer, H. Mis- nick, D. Chatelain . THIRD ROW—Left to Right— H. Holmes, M. Cassin, E. Bradford, P. Pettengill, W. Wall, T. Miller, C. Drake, C. Bartlett, R. Green. SECOND ROW—Left to Right—Bill Launder. H. Walters, D. Stanton, J. Meyers, R. Kaartinen, B. Parkes, E. Daniels. FIRST ROW—J. Ruff, W. Rieker. W. Schillinger, M. Weisz, M. Mamrosh, J. Anthenn. m mm MASONRY FRESHMEN MASONRY — MR. LAW The student learns the art of laying brick by actual experience and builds chimneys, walls, arches and so forth. He is taught the practical way of esti¬ mating and preparing for a masonry job from steps to a large masonry building. An important feature is.the layout of foundations and wall heights. In the senior year fireplace construc¬ tion and plastering are the principal concern and students try their hand at both jobs. i DRAFTING ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING — MR. WASSMER The first year is devoted to drawing of working details in residential and light con¬ struction. This prepares the student for drawing up complete plans for a club house at the end of the Freshmen year. In the Senior year, the student is qualified to design and draw up blueprints for an average American home. CARPENTRY CARPENTRY — MR. SOMMERS The student is taught how to build a house by actually completing a dwelling for a local resident. Here he can learn building operations, procedures and problems in¬ volved in construction. There is no better method of learning what the carpenters, masons, electricians and roofers are requir¬ ed to know and perform. THE SHOP SHOP — MR. CLARK The student spends considerable time on the use and care of hand tools and wood¬ working machines. With this knowledge he builds a project, choosing a fine piece of furniture, cabinet or tool box. Then he studies the phases of erecting and constructing the various parts of a house or building. X : STANDING — Mrs. Barnhart, Mrs. Dickman, Mrs. MacFarlane, Mrs. Friend, Mrs. Urban, Mrs. You- mans. SEATED—Mrs. Reed, Mrs. MacElroy. LEFT TO RIGHT — Mrs. Stone, Miss Duncan, Miss Foster, Miss Moss, Miss Leyden. HOME ECONOMIC FACULTY AND HOUSE MOTHERS MISS CHARLOTTE DUNCAN: The one person who can in some way help us with our problems. Who hasn ' t heard this phrase— But that ' s life- . MISS KATHERINE FOSTER: Who could advise us better with all her experience in Institutional Foods? When I was in Cheltenham - MISS MABEL MOSS: She never seems to get exhausted and what wonderful ideas she has for demonstrations! Who hasn ' t heard— Could we do it this way?” MRS. FRANCES STONE: One of the most understanding persons on the campus. When you need a friend, she is always around. Don ' t forget the milk and eggs.” MISS JEAN LEYDEN: Without her super¬ vision, the girls would certainly feel lost in the kitchen. Right?” Helen M. Andreasen: A graduate of Owego Free Academy, Helen is a South Apalachin, N. Y. resident, who has her sights set on a position as a school cafeteria manager. A Home Economics Major, she was active in the Chorus, I and II and Student Government Almeeda Mae Brinser: A resident of South Apala¬ chin, Almeeda worked in the Homer Folks Hospital, Oneonta before coming to Delhi as a Home Econom¬ ics Major. She has played an active part in the Chorus, Cheerleading, Wo¬ men ' s Student Government. Embroidery and music are her hobbies. Ambition — school cafeteria work, then marriage. Neva Carolyn Caldwell: Amityville, L. I. was a lady rivoter for two and a half years in Republic Avia¬ tion ' s Long Island Plant be¬ fore turning to Home Eco¬ nomics. Her ambitions are to work as a hospital dieti¬ cian and to travel. She was active in the Women ' s Stu¬ dent Government and on the Fidelitas Staff. Leona Vivian Clark, a native of Johnson City and graduate of Harpersville High, ' 48, is a Home Eco¬ nomics Major. A member of the Chorus and Band, Leona ' s hobbies are em¬ broidering and stamp col¬ lecting. Her ambition: to become an assistant dieti¬ cian. Corinne Johanna Giruzzi, a native of Utica, graduat¬ ed from Thomas R. Proctor High in 1948. Bunny worked at St. Luke ' s Hospital in Utica. She hopes to further her education at Cornell University majoring in Dietetics. Virginia Hope Corey, a Home Economics Major, is a native of Newburgh (N. Y.) and graduate of Walde n High, ' 48. Was a member of the Chorus and Oracle staff. Hopes to work as a hospital dietician. 1 1 w? 5 P IH Donna Phyllis Hesse, Ros- coe, worked for a year as a waitress before coming to Delhi as a Food Adminis¬ tration Major. Active as Student Council represen¬ tative and Cheerleader. Her hobbies are Knitting and Crocheting. Hopes for car¬ eer in Food Administration and marriage. Jocelyn Alice Holley, a native of nearby Franklin, and graduate of Walton High in ' 48 is a Dietetics Major. Before coming to Delhi, she worked as a waitress during the sum¬ mer. A member of the Chorus both I and II. Hopes to become an assistant Dietitian. Lillian Margaret Hunt, Walton, is a Home Eco¬ nomics Major. Worked in the Sidney Hospital after graduating from Walton High ' 48 and hopes to con¬ tinue in the hospital diete¬ tics field. Her hobby is col¬ lecting salt and pepper shakers. Mildred Catherine Jacobs, a native of Brooklyn, who was active in the chorus and on the Oracle Staff. A graduate of Millerton High, she favors eating, dancing and being with Chuck. Am¬ bition is to get married. Beulah Irene Loss. Beu¬ lah, a graduate of Dundee Central School, was born in Barrington. Previously employed at the Biggs Memorial Hospital, Ithaca, she is the present secretary of the Student Council and a past chorus member. She l ikes to dance and write letters. Future ambition — assistant dietitian. Silver Mack, Monroe, N. Y. was a telephone op¬ erator and cook for a private family before turn¬ ing to work in the Home Economics Department. Ac¬ tive in the Chorus and a member of both the Oracle and Fidelitas Staffs. Her hobbies are cooking and reading. Mary Lois Wilson is a Delhi native, who graduat¬ ed from nearby Andes High, ' 48. Worked as a waitress before coming to Delhi as a Home Econom¬ ics Major. Mary was man¬ ager of the cheerleading squad. She hasn ' t made up her mind about the future as yet. Ethel Jean Olin, Waverly, N. Y. is a Home Economics Major, who has her eye on hospital dietetics work. Effie was active in Women ' s Stu¬ dent Government, the Chorus and the Oracle and Fidelitas Staffs. Her hob¬ bies are music and cro¬ cheting. Mary Sparrow worked as a clerk and salesgirl be¬ fore deciding upon a career as a dietician. Graduated from high school in her native Johnson City in ' 47. Her hobby is col¬ lecting post cards. Her am¬ bition? To be an assistant dietician. Frances Mary Suchoruky, is a Food Administration Major, who worked as a waitress and salesclerk be¬ fore coming to Delhi. Was active in Women ' s Student Government and on the Fidelitas staff. Hopes to travel, own a restaurant, marry a millionaire. Lois Pauline Wermund is a native of Port Chester (N.Y.) and graduate of Port Chester High, ' 48. A Home Economics Major, she was a member of the Chorus, Fidelitas and Oracle Staffs. Her ambition: To become a manager of a high school cafeteria. SENIORS Home Economics FRESHMEN BACK ROW—Left to Right—J. Vaughn. B. Wyant. N. Worth. R. Gummoe. G. Budlong, R. Davison. M. Bradbury. K. Voshardt, R. Hendrickson. THIRD ROW —Left to Right—J. Brown, O. Parks, I. Freehill, I. Gruver, M. Brown, B. Byrne, O. Miller. SECOND ROW—Left to Right—M. Kathmann, J. Early, D. Waller, R. Gustafson, C. Field, B. Young, L. An¬ drews. B. Weidkam, J. Perry. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—M. Hillman, M. Hellerud. B ¥: ' ■ ] (f 1 1 Pi Mk fll‘j ft ‘ __ ML • � e ro wax 1 X ' Si t ? 111 S ' ■ Y if;p ' r Jh t| I ,r, gfi «v r ' « 4 . ifW , ‘ m PUfaSr imbh Secretarial St emorS A group of eighteen girls are at work under Mrs. King ' s patient supervision this year, in the basement of the Brookside apart¬ ments. They are taking dictation, typing, and achieving other skills to enable them to be an efficient helper for some overworked boss. We ' re learning what and what not to do, and applying these rules to our everyday classwork. For example, no chewing gum, promptness, accuracy and dependability. Remember, no gossiping about your em¬ ployer ' s business or private life, it ' s part of your job to keep this under your hat — no matter what kind of work you are employed to do. A. Boice, Mrs. King, A. Aldrich, B. DeLong, A. Weer- heim. FIRST ROW — Left to Right — B. Carter, N. Wright, B. Dunning, P. Nugent, B. Trask, V. Yost. BACK ROW—Left to Right—C. Jackson, A. Shaver, M. Schloss, E. Dormg, M. Vevon, A. Stanton. SEC¬ OND ROW—Left to Right—H. Elphee, M. Gobrecht, IWUUUU V . native of East Masonville, graduated from Sidney Central ' 49. A Commercial Major, she participated in the Chorus, worked on the Oracle Staff. Ambition: to be a general secretary or office worker. Beverly Ann Carter, a native of Sidney and graduate of Unadilla High in ' 49, is a Commercial Ma¬ jor. Member of Chorus, Student Council, Varsity Basketball, Outdoor Club. Hobbies—skating, dancing. Ambition: To be an effi¬ cient secretary . Beatrice Irene DeLong, a native of East Jewett, grad¬ uated from High School there in ' 48. Worked as office assistant before tak¬ ing Commercial Cpurse here. Participated in Chor¬ us, Outdoor Club, Women ' s Student Government. Am¬ bition: To be a buyer for a large company . Effie I. Dering, a native of Treadwell (N.Y.) and graduate of A. L. Kellogg High there in ' 49, is a Sec¬ retarial Science Major. Par¬ ticipated in intra-mural sports. Ambition: to be a aood secretary. Catherine Annie Jackson, a native of Walton, gradu¬ ated from nearby Franklin Central in ' 49. Worked as a waitress before taking Commercial Course here. A member of the Fidelitas Staff, her hobby is collect¬ ing nic-nacs. Ambition: to become a secretary. Helen L. Elphee, a Secre¬ tarial Major, is a native of Mayfield and graduate of Mayfield Central ' 47. Work¬ ed in a drug store before coming to Delhi. Played varsity basketball, intra¬ mural sports. Hopes to travel. Likes dancing, swimming, skiing, basket¬ ball. — Alberta Mabel Shaver, a native of nearby Shaver- town and graduate of Andes Central ' 49, worked in a boarding house before coming to Delhi as Secre¬ tarial Major. Participated in varsity basketball, intra¬ mural sports. Hopes to travel first, then get mar¬ ried. Beverly J. Trask, born in Oneonta, graduated from Otego Central ' 49. A Sec¬ retarial Science Major, she was a member of the Fide- litas Staff, Chorus. Her hob¬ bies? Old English lettering, roller skating, volleyball, playing the piano. Ambi¬ tion? A trip to California. Ailida Weerheim, a na¬ tive of South Dakota, grad¬ uated from Kellogg High, Treadwell (N.Y.) ' 49. A Secretarial Major, she worked as a hotel waitress. Hopes to become a good, efficient secretary. Nancy Ann Wright, a na¬ tive of Poughkeepsie, grad¬ uated from High School at Millbrook in ' 49. Worked at office job before taking Sec¬ retarial Science Course. Was Cheerleader, member of the Outdoor Club, Chorus. Ambition: To be¬ come a court stenographer. Virginia B. Yost, a native of Ellenville, but graduate of Delaware Academy (Delhi) in ' 48, worked as a dental assistant before taking Secretarial Science Major here. Played intra¬ mural sports, varsity bas¬ ketball. Hopes to travel in western U. S. Elizabeth V. Dunning, a native of Albany, gradu¬ ated from Milne High in ' 49. A Dairy Commercial Major, she was a member of The Fidelitas Staff, play¬ ed intra-mural sports. SPACE BAR BACK ROW—Left to Right—Mrs. King, J. Maori, D. Hesse, O. Parks, J. Travers, A. Samartano, H. Mor- riss, G. Barna, R. Siegel, E. Wright. M. Balash. STUDENT COUNCIL This year we have a larger membership with three more representatives than last year. One of the main tasks of the Council was going over the school student budget where we allotted money for other organiza¬ tions of the school. The Council made plans to take charge of the library fines and put them in a treasury which will be divided among the different organizations. The present plans of the Council are to place coke and cigarette dispensing mach¬ ines on the campus. Also, the Council is FRONT ROW—Left to Right—R. Habermann, B. Loss, D. Conklin, B. Carter, C. Grruzzi. trying to get a Student Lounae which will be open all day for the benefit of the stu¬ dents. This will be a great improvement on the campus. The Council met every second Tuesday of the month with almost 100% attendance. The group was very active and always willing to try and improve campus con¬ ditions. They encouraaed swimming and roller-skating parties. The Student Council appreciated the coooeration of the Director and Faculty and hope that next year ' s Council will be as successful. SENIOR OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT—H. Jones, C. Carpenter, J. Parker, N. Wright, B. Loss. 4 The officers of the class of ' 50 have worked hard to make this a successful and prosperous year. Through their able assistance we have had many enjoyable class meetings and social events. Our thanks to the officers of the class of ' 50. WOMEN’S COUNCIL Every woman student enrolled in the New York State Aaricultural and Techincal In¬ stitute automatically becomes a member of the Women ' s Student Government. The purpose of this oracmization is to pro¬ mote better relationships amona students, to develop self government and to maintain standards set up by the school. Being of judiciary nature this organization is responsible for the conduct of the girls. Each year the members elect their own President, Vice-President and Secretary who work together with a faculty advisor. Through this Council the girls are given more voice in other school activities. It is the sincere desire of every member to see the continued success of this organiza¬ tion. STANDING — B. DeLong, J. Vaughn. SEATED — B. Trask, Miss Moss, A. Brinser, E. Olin, J. Brown. STANDING—D. Cole, P. Pettingell, T. Mundie, G. Bama, H. Davison, E. Miller, J. Vaughn. SECOND ROW—Seated—P. Nugent, M. Vevon. S. Mack, A. It takes a lot of news to make a news¬ paper. This is the group that wrote it and when necessary, made it. The results were always something the students snatched up on publication days. Repercussions some¬ times were heard around the campus. Taking runner-up honors in last year ' s Columbia Scholastic Press Association was an added boost to the paper. Through the paper we could express our hopes and wishes, our gripes and sugges¬ tions, and our poetic and artistic abilities. There was always something going on about the campus. We were the ones to dig it out and record it in print for all to read. With the unfailing help of Mrs. King, we always made the deadline. Sometimes it was by minutes or seconds. We derived a great deal of satisfaction from the knowledge that we have helped to make this school year a more interesting and enlightening one than that it would have been otherwise. Aldrich. FIRST ROW—Seated—Mrs. King, E. Olin, R. Siegel. THE ORACLE oreuer uer our ■r $mic ?jw v WFWSmB i Virw iSgill- j f 1.1 ' I „ •|H?v ' IPf Jt m m ' 1 v «Z I 1 f pfSalfe ' 1 jj§| h, jW Under the direction of Mr. Douglas Fraser, the Chorus was organized for those in the school who enjoy singing. Although they have only two rehearsals each week, they have been able to give several appearances. In assembly, they presented an excellent group of Christmas songs and carols. They also gave a repeat per¬ formance for the Delhi Kiwanis Club. Their last big program will be singing for the School ' s graduation exercises in May. CHORUS ] HJII III A newly formed Club founded in October 1949. The purpose of this club is to stimulate photography as a hobby and acquire perfec¬ tion to a slight degree. The Club ' s goal is to establish a laboratory where many hours of enjoyment can be obtained. PHOTOGRAPHY STANDING—I. Snook, D. Cole, C. Carpenter. SITTING —E. Curran, R. Forbes, H. Morriss, R. Allison, Mr. Ken- naugh. mm mm DAIHY INDUSTRY This club, one of the youngest on the campus, was formed in 1948 by a group of interested students. The purpose was to have a place where we could meet to discuss some of our common dairy problems. Mr. Evenden, our advisor has tactfully aided us in solving many of these difficulties. At each meeting we secure a speaker, provide a movie, or engage in some form of recreation. This part of the program is usually followed by refreshments, and once each year we have a banquet. Our main goals are to have a processing plant and erect a Milk Bar on the campus where milk and milk products may be sold. MR. EVENDEN. FACULTY ADVISOR BACK ROW—Left to Right—D. Cole, C. Avery, V. Traver, F. Greasley, J. Smith, I. Berry, A. Wilklow. THIRD ROW—Left to Right—L. Cernik, J. Travers, C. Carpenter, D. McDermott, M. Wyak r G Faulkner. SECOND ROW —E. Hempel, M. Dinowitx, A. Sofferman, E. Wright, R. Moore, C. Mowris, S. Ucasz. FIRST ROW—Left to Right— J. Ferris, G. Bama, A. Rose, C. Evenden, J. Carroll, T. Mundie. MR. MERRITT, FACULTY ADVISOR HORN HDDF Membership is composed of persons in¬ terested in the field of Animal Husbandry and the consumption of doughnuts. The Horn and Hoof Club is one of the oldest organiza¬ tions on the campus and is now enjoying its largest membership. One of the major ac¬ complishments of the club is to promote the Little National Dairy Show and Banquet. Under the well-voiced advice of Mr. Merritt, the Club carries on as a successful organiza¬ tion in promoting interest in Animal Hus¬ bandry. BACK ROW—Left to Right—E. Hempel, C. Avery, V. Traver, F. Greasley, J. Carroll, T. Mundie, A. Wilk- low, D. Cole. THIRD ROW—Left to Right—G. Barna, J. Snook, D. Kailer, G. Faulkner, M. Dinowrtz, J. Smith, I. Berry, F. Loveland, G. Miller. SECOND ROW—Left to Right—R. Salazar, R. Habermann, G. Ramsey, M. Wyak, A. Sofferman, E. Wood, P. Ras¬ mussen, P. Homan, M. Bloom. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—E. Curran, A. Rose, E. Miller, R. Claassen, W. Goodemoot, C. Mowris. BACK ROW—Left to Right—A. Rose, J. Smith, J. Carroll, J. Darby, M. Balash. SECOND ROW— R. Ray, R. Siegel, A. Wilklow, D. Cole, R. More FIRST ROW—E. Barker, R. Harvey, T. Samartano. CHANTICLEER For those students interested in the field of avian endeavor, the Chanticleer offers an educational as well as entertaining focal point. Highlight of the year included the election of Tony Samartano to the presidency of the organization, adoption of a new constitution, and lecture trips to South Kortright and Otego. Monthly meetings, punctuated by lively discussion and guest speakers, are charac¬ teristic of the group. Never a dull moment when the boys get together. The Chanticleer Banquet ( a delightful as well as delicious way to end the year, is always looked forward to and long to be re¬ membered. BACK ROW—Left to Right—C. Cummings. A. Ehrle, F. Parkes, W. Wall, C. Drake, H. Graf, E. Bradford, J. Topar, R. Brennen, V. Lisi, J. Parker, E. A. Smith. THIRD ROW—Left to Right—E. Smith, H. Freer, C. Jennings, R. Smith, D. Morrill, L. Magratten, F. Olsen, F. Herman, H. Ball, R. Chatelain, O. Latini, T. Hutchinson. SECOND ROW—Left to Right—B. K. Sommers, D. Conklin, K. Duryea, R. Osborne, H. Sherwood, A. Robinson, J. Roscino, J. Skelley, E. Maraio, J. Bankert, F. Davrs. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—R. Arnold, C. Anders, W. Weaver, L. Shef- fer, H. Searles, J. Natoli, J. Maori, A. Ball, J. Elwood. The name Tri-Atelier stands for the three phases of building - carpentry, masonry, and architectural drafting. As the construction department grows, so does the membership of this club. It has, by and large, the greatest membership of any club on the campus. This year the first steps were taken to organize chapters of Tri-At in the other State Schools. The annual Build¬ ers Ball, held in February, was one of the social high lights of the year. The banquet held in May brought another year to a close. TRI-ATELIER Smith, E. A. Smith. FIRST ROW—I. Natoli, C. Hoff¬ man, R. Osborne, P. Homan, H. Sherwood, I. Trav ers, H. Sutherland, E. Smith. BACK ROW—G. Bosco, M. Cassin, E. Keeler, D. Allison, E. Bradford, J. Ferris, W. Neff, D. Kailer. W. Cutler. SECOND ROW—R. Chatelain, W. Wall, C. Drake, F. Greaslev, R. Forbes, G. Barna, R. Mr. E. Thurston, D. Osborn, H. Sherwood, P. Homan, J. Natoli, THETA GAMMA The Chapter of Delta Theta Gamma found¬ ed in Delhi in 1920, is one of the five Theta Gamma Chapters in New York State. This year ' s activities consisted of the advertising blotter for the building fund, the Homecoming Dance, the Conference at Cobleskill in the Spring, the observance of Founders Day, and the annual Fraternity Banquet at the closing of the year. W. Drane, J. Travers, G. Barna, G. Casterlin, DELTA iBfet ■ T . SUL , ml m f9K2 t .K? W bB •• WH t ' ■« BACK ROW—Left to Right—Coach Smith, R. Peyser, J. Macri, D. McDermott, R. Wood, J. Meyers. SEC¬ OND ROW—Left to Right—O. Menendez, D. Scholia, Coach Smith. J. Lundelius, R. Shea, D. Kirkcaldy, S. Widanka, G. Casterlin. FIRST ROW—J. Braymer, P. Scobie, F. Christafano, D. Scholz, A. Ehrle, D. Kemp. BASKETBALL L. Hunt, J. Gruver, J. Holley. The fact that the courses in the school are of two years duration makes the task of or¬ ganizing teams very difficult for the Coach. This is probably the fundamental reason for the slow start of our Varsity. Several straight losses usually affect the morale of the team but due to the unceasing effort of the Coach our Delhi Bronchos have gradually increased their efforts so that now, mid-season, they have had three straight victories, defeating. Farmingdale for the first time in the history of the school, Cobleskill for the first time in five years, coming out the victor by just one point in as hard fought a battle as we have ever seen. The entire school is looking for¬ ward to the tournament in Binghamton know¬ ing that our inspired team will come through with colors flying. Special credit must be given to our subs” for they have come through several times when the pressure was on. The girls with the assistance and guid¬ ance of Mrs. Tadejewski have been active in intra-mural games and many of them have been as hard fought as our varsity games. Mrs. E. Tadejewski. M. Hillman, R. Hendrickson, Mrs. E. Tadejewski, R. Gustafson, C. Field. BACK ROW—Left to Right—S. Ucasz, F. Roos, E. Hempel, H. Holmes, L. O ' Toole. FIRST ROW—Left to Right—Coach Smith, W. Neff, E. Miller, F. Greas ley, R. Christensen. CROSS COUNTRY CHEERLEADERS STANDING—M. Hellerud, D. Hesse, N. Wright, M. Wilson. KNEELING—C. Giruzzi, A. Brinser. Green and White, Fight, Fight . These words were repeated many times by the girls composing the Cheer- leading Squad. With untiring efforts and ceaseless spirit they played a definite part in the winning of the team ' s victories. BOWLING BACK ROW—E. A. Smith, I. Anthenn, H. Nuffer, H. Jones, W. Schillinger, P. Luithle. FRONT ROW — C. Spano, V. Lisi, E. Maraio, W. Rieker. Starting out with six intra-mural teams, we soon developed a Varsity that is hard to beat. With Morrisville as a starter, we began ringing up many sparkling victories. Interesting hours were spent down at the alleys. They challenged and rolled and had many a strike. The competition was keen. The girls team was right in there pitching, giving the boys a run for their money. As usual this gave the fellows the urge to try OUTDOOR CLUB The Outdoor Club came into being late in Novem¬ ber. It was founded for all those who like to be up and doing things. The Club has had an active schedule with everything from swimming to square dancing on the calendar for those long week-ends when we could not go home. harder rather than have it said that the girls beat them. As the season progressed we all had our off nights once in a while but we have en¬ joyed every hour spent whirling the ball. What can be more satisfying, after concen¬ trated effort than to see that ball go gliding down, making a strike, and banging our team to victory. STANDING—A. Sofferman, Coach Smith, J. Maori. BACK ROW—H. Maguhe. S. Miller. C. Hoffman, W. Rolff. SECOND ROW—H. Bills, F. Ryan,-A. Tonjes, J. Manilla, B. Allmond, E. Simmons. FRONT ROW—F. Biasini, M. Bigelow, D. Conklin, R. Nark, L. lackonski. Young Richard Smith. BASEBALL a Sheltered by t hat When, yi e, le rc . ■ ■ ;.:■ iilCl skiH Alount? co i nr i if $ f fp Steft life ' s j oorvey , ygic In tt l a e jo SW efc � f-rrr ' O’ WC.U behreJ p LS ,7it hour? By the Oslo. � � vi� Jfiij havii our Alma A)a£ r 3 _ f fkO 1 i anr •• w wts � r Br isrbbwf®® • :. m ■ • ! SUM V mMBf l S X.� ,U«. ®B¥ S Jf: IS . i ewttk - , . r. � % ss „ s 3 o 77 j a,?? €K«r- strirhi? : o mmm wm w Useful llVCS ' fc=fc I ive,. I mmhP 1 mm ■+ ; . JflOK