SUNY at Delhi - Fidelitas Yearbook (Delhi, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1954 volume:

1921 - 1954 . s i t r STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK DELHI AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE DELHI, NEW YORK FOREWORD We, the staff of the Fidelitas, present the happy times spent here on the school campus, during the busy past two years. In the following pages are recorded many of our college memories—some happy, some disappointing, some encouraging, but altogether a never-to-be-forgotten combination. Much time and effort has been spent in the preparation of this book. May it prove to be a great comfort and delight as we look back, re-live its content and refresh our memory in the years to come. CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION SENIORS JUNIORS DEPARTMENTS ACTIVITIES SPORTS 3 STUDENT LIFE DEDICATION ELMER F. BOYD We the class of ’54 are proud to dedicate our Fidelitas to Mr. Elmer Boyd. His ready willingness to help everyone on the campus, his disregard for time spent in our behalf, his cheery smile, are characteristics that have endeared him to us. Not only is he loved by the students on the campus, but by everyone in Delhi where he has taken an active part in community and church affairs. May our school have the good fortune to have ‘Elmer’ on the campus for many years to come. 4 This is my twenty-fifth year here at the D. A. T. I. With this year’s seniors I have seen 1700 young men and women graduate from the Institute. It has been gratifying to see how many of these former graduates are taking an active interest in the affairs of their communities. From my observation, the class of ’54 will be no exception for I have been impressed by your desires to undertake worthwhile projects both at the Institute and in the community. My best wishes go out with you, Class of ’54, as you leave to start your life work. DIRECTOR 5 DEPARTMENT HEADS M iss Duncan, Head of the Home Economies Department was graduated with a B.S. degree from the State Teachers College in Albany, and with a M.S. degree from Cornell University. Before coming here in 1943 to become the Home Econ. Dept. Head, she had been a junior high school teacher in Ridgefield, Conn.: a senior high school teacher and a cafeteria manager in Webster; and head teacher at the Girls N.Y.A. Residence Center in Auburn. Miss Duncan is a member of the honorary educational society, PiLambda Theta; secretary of the State Home Economics Association and a member of the Executive Board; and also a past President of the New York State Southern District Home Economics Association. She is also a member of the local Business and Professional Women’s Club. Mr. Kennaugh, Agricultural Department Head, bas attended New York University and Cornell University, from which he was graduated with a B.S. degree: as well as attending our own alma mater. After his graduation from Cornell, he was a member of their instruction staff and a teacher in Ithica High School. In 1937 he came to Delhi as an instructor and was made Head of the Agricultural Department in 1941. A member of two educational societies; Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Phi Kappa, Mr. Kennaugh is also active in the National Education Association. American Vocational Association. Association of Teachers of Agriculture in New York State, and the New York State Vocational Practical Arts Association. Head of the Building Construction Department. Mr. Sommers has had a wide and a varied program of education and business. He has attended many colleges, mostly on a part time basis; which include Cornell School of Labor Relations, Hartwick College, Albany State Teachers, Oneonta State Teachers, and Oswego State Teachers from which he received a B.S. degree in Indus. Ed. From 1924-1932 Mr. Sommers was employed by Folan Hannagan Inc. of Schenectady, general contractors in industrial and commercial buildings. He then operated his own business for four years and started his college education in 1934. In 1936 he became associated with P.A. Schafer Inc. of Schenectady and was Vice-Pres, of the concern for two years, prior to his coming to Delhi in 1939 as a carpentry instructor. In 1934 he was made acting Dept. Head and held the position until 194 when he became permanent Dept. Head. Mr. Sommers is a member of Kiwanis and the American Vocational Association. 6 DANIEL ANDREWS B.S.; M.S. Agriculture ROBERT S. BROWN B.S. in Phys. Ed. Physical Education EDMUND CLARK B.S.; M.A. Building Construction PETER CLIFFORD B. of C.E.; M. of C.E. Building Construction W. M. FARNSWORTH B.S. Agriculture JOSEPH FORD A.B. Ceneral Education KATHERINE FOSTER B.S.; M.A. Home Economics ROBERT GRISWOLD A.B.; B.S.; M.A. Librarian CLARKE HOFFMAN B.A. in Ed.: M.A. in S.S. General Education THOMAS HUTCHINSON B.S. Building Construction KATHRINE KING B.S.; M.S. Secretarial MILTON LOWENSTEIN B.A.; M.A. E. A. SMITH Delhi Agric. Tech. Inst. Building Construction SHELDON MERRITT B.S.; M.S. Agriculture FRANCES STONE B.A.; M.A. Home Economics ARNOLD KROCHMAL B.S.; M.S.; P-H-D- EDITH MUMMERY B.S.; M.S. Home Economics WILLARD VETTER B.S. in Agr. Eng. B.S. in Mcch. Eng. Agriculture FRANK MAIER Tech. Assistant Building Construction BARBARA WIEDKAM Tech. Assistant Home Economics FLORA SWARTHOIT Student Supervision OFFICE STAFF Standing: Evelyn Neumann, Ardis Elwood, Mrs. Muir. Sitting: Walter Decker, Mrs. Hooks, Lucy Johnson. MAINTENANCE AND FARM MANAGEMENT Clifford Anderson Jay El wood Robert Haviland Albert Bailey George Grant Frank Ilinkley Elmer Boyd Lloyd Grant Clarence Wall 10 SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS Ileinhold Vanderwall-Treasurer James Opelt-Vice President EXECUTIVE BOARD Gordon Teeter, Adella Crumb, Mr. Kcnnaugh, Advisor, Arlyne Moore, Walter Widmer Elsie Andrews-Secretary William Koppenhaver-President ELSIE ANDREWS West Brockport. Maine Secretarial — Women's Student Government 2, Vice-President 2; Outdoor Club 2; Fidelitas 2; Chorus 2; Senior Class Secretary. ROBERT AUDRYSZAK Goshen, N. Y. Agriculture — Horn and Hoof 1; Photo-Science 2; Outdoor Club 1. JOHN W. BA ISLE Y Peekskill. N. Y. Agriculture — Inter-murals SENIORS STANLEY BLALSTEIN ROBERT T. BENSON Stewart Manor, N. Y. Agriculture. Yonkers, N. Y. Agriculture — Chanticleer 2; Oracle 2; Photo-Science 2. President 2. EMMETT BOLGER Geneva, N. Y. Building Construction — Tri-Atelier 1. ROBERT A. BOOTH JOHN BRODNAK Cortland, N.Y. Millbrook. N.Y. Building Construction — Outdoor Club Agriculture — Basketball 1.2; Intra- 1,2; Tri-Atelier Honorary 1; Fidelitas murals 1.2. 2; Chorus 1,2; Intramurals 1,2. MARIE BRODNAK Millbrook, N.Y. Secretarial — Outdoor Club 2; Fidelitas 2. FRANK BUTLER Fort Edward. N.Y. Building Construction — Fidelitas 1.2; Intramurals 1.2. ANTHONY CACCHIO Poughkeepsie. N.Y. Agriculture — Fidelitas 1.2. _____ RICHARD CARPENTER Brisben. N.Y. Building Construction -Student Council 1; Outdoor Club 1; Tri-Atelier 1; Fidelitas 1.2. Art Editor 2; Cross Country 1,2, Captain 2; Intramurals 1.2. Building 1.2. Vice I I MARGARET CHURCH Ithaca. N.Y. Home Economics — Woman’s Student Government 1,2; Outdoor Club 1.2. Vice President 2: Fidclitas 1; Chorus 1,2; Student Court 2. HELEN COBBE Delhi. N.Y. Secretarial — Women’s Student Government 2; Oracle 2; Outdoor Club 2. LEONARD CODDINGTON Kerhonkson. N.Y. Building Construction — Baseball 1,2; Intramurals 1.2. FRANK CONTRATTI Hopewell Junction. N. Y. Agriculture — Student Council 1,2; Chanticleer 1.2, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Dairy Industry 1; Horn and Hoof 2; Theta Gamma 2, Historian 2; Intermurals 1.2; Student Court 2. Chief Justice 2. DAVID COSMAN Newburgh, N. Y. Agriculture — Dairy Industry 1, Horn and Hoof 1.2. Treasurer 2; Inter-murals 2. IRENE CROSSMAN Delhi. N. Y. Secretarial — Women’s Student Government 2; Oracle 2; Outdoor club 2; Fidelitas 2: Chorus 2; Cheerleading 2. ADELLA CRUMB JAMES DAVISON Greene, N. Y. Secretarial — Women’s Student Government 2; Executive Board 2; Oracle 2; Cheerleading 2. CARL DAVIDSON Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Delhi. N. Y. Building Construction — Photography Building Construction — Basketball 1,2; 1; Fidelitas 2, Photo-editor 2; Cross Bowling 1; Intermurals 1. Country 1. CLINTON DERR ROBERT H. I)EYO ALBERT DIBLASIO L'nadilla. N. Y. Building Construction — Baseball 1,2; Bowling 1,2; Inter-murals 1,2. Binghamton, N. Y. Agriculture — Student Council 1; Dairy Industry Club 1.2. Vice Pres. 1, Reporter 2; Horn and Hoof 1.2, Treasurer 1. Sec. 2. THOMAS FITZPATRICK New York. N. Y. Agriculture — Dairy Industry Club 2; YVONNE GILMOUR Horn and Hoof 1,2, Vice Pres. 1. Pres. Margaretville. N. Y. 2; Photography 1; Outdoor Club 1. Secretarial. Ml. Kisco. N. Y. Building Construction — Tri-Atelier 1,2; Theta Gamma 2, Sergeant at Arms 2; Baseball 1.2; Inter-murals 1,2. AGNES HALL f Treadwell, N. y ' Secretarial — Women’s . eminent 2; Outdoor Qul o Cnt ov-Fall Festival Queen 2 ’ 0ru 2; GORDON HYATT Otego. N.Y. Building Construction Outdoor Clul 2: Theta Gamma 2: Basketball 1.2; Intramurals 1.2. WILLIAM HAMMONI) Millhrook. N.Y. Agriculture Student Council 2; Chai ticlcer 1.2: Dairy Industry 1; Inti] murals 1.2: Horn and Hoof 1.2. ROBERT JACKSON Middletown, N.Y. Building Con truction Tri-Atelier 1.2. Corresponding Secretary 2: Fidelitas 1: Chorus 1: Intramurals 2. SANFORI) KAPLAN Millerton. N.Y. Agriculture Dairy Industry 1.2; Horn and Hoof 1.2; Basketball 1: Intramurals NORMAN KOGEI Building Construction RAYMOND KOLWAITE Ulica. N.Y. Agriculture Student Council 2: Fide-litas 2. Business Manager 2: Cross Country 2: Baseball 1: Intrainurals 1.2. WILLIAM KOFPENHAFEH Syracuse. N.Y. Building Construction Theta Gamma 2. Chaplain; Fidelitas 2; Senior Class Pres.; Student Court 2: Intrainurals 1.2. EDWARD KRAUSS Middle Village. N.Y. Agriculture — Chanticleer 1.2; Dairy Industry Club 1; Horn and Hoof 2; Intrainurals 1. JOAN LEWIS New Hampton. N.Y. Home Economics Women's Student Government 1.2; Outdoor Club 1.2. MIKE LEWIS White Plains. N.Y. Agriculture Theta Gamma 2: Basketball 1.2; Baseball 1.2; Intrainurals 1.2; Fall Festival King. RICHARD LUTHER Hudson Falls, N. Y. Building Construction — Outdoor Club 1; Fidelitas 2; Chorus 1. CARL MASON Glendale, Long Island Agriculture — Dairy Industry 1,2. Sec. i'reas. 1, Vice Pres. 2; Theta Gamma 1.2. Sec. 2; Cross Country 1; Intermurals 1.2. HAROLD McOMBER Lowville, N. Y. Building Construction — Tri-Atelier 2; Inter-murals 1,2. RICHARD MEYER ARLYNE MOORE Bronx. N. Y. Agriculture — Student Council 1; Horn and Hoof 1.2, Pres. 1; Photo-Science 1.2. Vicc-Pres. 1; Outdoor Club 1,2; Inter-murals 1.2. PHILIP MINTON Fair Haven, N. J. Building Construction Outdoor Club 1; Chorus 1; Baseball 1,2; Inter-murals 1,2. Rhinebeck, N. Y. Home Economics — Women’s Student Government 1.2; Outdoor Club 1; Fi-delitas 2; Chorus 1.2. Treasurer 1; Class Officer 2. Executive Council. GEORGE MUCICA JR. Little Falls. N. Y. Building Construction — Student Council 2; Tri-Atelier 1,2, Chaplain 2; Theta Gamma 1.2. Treasurer 2; Basketball 1,2; Inter-murals 1.2. MERLE NEGUS Richford, N. Y. Agriculture — Dairy Industry 1; Horn and Hoof 1,2, Secretary 1, Vice- president 2. ALLAN NISSEN Boiceville, N. Y. Building Construction — Inter-murals 1,2. Chanticleer murals 1.2. 2; Inter- ROBERT OLSEN Middletown. N. Y. Building Construction — Outdoor Club 1.2; Tri-Atelier 1.2, Historian 2; Cross Country 1,2; Inter-murals 1,2. PAULA PEFFERS Geneva, N.Y. Secretarial. RAYMOND PEFFERS Geneva. N.Y. Building Construction—Student Council 2, President. LLOYD POTTER Painted Post, N.Y. Building Construction Outdoor Club 1; Tri-Atelier 1. LEWIS PROTHEROE Sidney Center. N.Y. Agriculture Dairy Industry 1.2: Horn and Hoof 1.2; Cross Country 1.2: Intra-murals 1.2. JOSEPH QUARTARO Geneva. N.Y. Building Construction — Baseball 1.2: Bowling 1,2. FRANKLIN QUINN Lowville. N.Y. Building Construction — Tri-Atelier 2; Baseball 1.2; Intramurals 1.2. DAVID ROGERS Penn Yan. N.Y Building Construction—Tri a.ai- Treasurer 2; Fidelia 2 Edt U JOSEPH SCARINE Roscoe. N.Y. Agriculture—Dairy Industry 1.2. Pres dent 2: Horn and Hoof 2. Tomkins Cove. N.Y. Building Construction Outdoor Club 1: Tri-Atelier 1.2. Sergeant at Arms: Basketball 1.2: Intramurals 1,2. JOE REILLY RONALD SCHLIESSMAN ROBERT SCHULT ROBERT SCOPELLITI Bronx. N. Y. Narrowsburg, N. Y. Agriculture — Chanticleer 1.2; Horn Building Construction, and Hoof 1.2; Outdoor Club 1.2; Intermurals 2. Mt. Kisco, N. Y. Building Construction — Student Council 2; Tri-Atelier 2; Theta Gamma 1,2, President 2; Baseball 1,2; Inter-murals 1.2. A'-- tfb XM - tiLTLo— I.ARRIE SHELDON Masonville. N. Y. Agriculture — Dairy Industry Club 1.2. Secretary-Treasurer 2; Horn and Hoof 1; Photo-Science 2. MILTON SLATER Binghamton, N. Y. Agriculture — Student Council 1; Dairy Industry Club 1; Horn and Hoof 1,2. 'V r'-— .. S t VI RGfN fA-SNli'’CHEER Johnson GityrN. Y. « Home Economics, WorjienV Student Government j President 2; -Student mni fe tufatiFC Coun 1.2. s tudent Chorus uu. rn GORDON D. TEETER ROBERT C. SWEETSER RALPH-5WAN McGraw. New York Building Construction Student Council 2: Outdoor Club 1; Tri-Atelier 1,2; Theta Gamma 2: Fidelitas 2; Inter-murals 1; Executive Board 2. Yarmouth. Maine ilding Construction — Tri-Atelier 2. cjfe; Theta Gamma 2; Inter-murals 2. Building Gonstructic til 2; Tri-Atelier 2 Fidelitas 1,2 , I.aydu • 5 tWRMA TRENT ‘ Rock Tavern. N. Y. Home Economics Women’s tuderft , Government 1,2. Alternate Erf's.,2;- $tirC , dent Council 2; Outdoor Club IV £i- delitas 2; Chorus 1.2. - . ' DONALD TETER Franklin, N. Y. Building Construction — Council 2; Oracle 2. Secretarial ernment 2 Student DONALD TWEDDLE Montgomery, N.Y. Building Construction—Tri-Atelier 1.2; Theta Gamma 2; Intramurals 1.2. REINHOLD VANDERWALL Rocky Point. N.Y. Agriculture — Student Council 2. Treasurer 2; Chanticleer 1.2. Vice President 1; Photography 2: Senior Class Treasurer: Intramurals 1.2. VIRGINIA VAUGHN Sherrill. N.Y. Secretarial Women's Student Government 1.2; Oracle 2; Outdoor Club 1.2; Fidel it as 1. WALTER WIDMER QUINTIN WEAVER Hudson Falls. N.Y. Building Construction Outdoor Club 1.2. President 2; Intramurals 1,2. DONALD WHITE South New Berlin. N.Y. Building Construction — Tri-Atelier 2; Basketball 2; Intramurals 1. West Norwood. New Jersey-Agriculture — Horn and Hoof 1.2; Outdoor Club 2; Theta Gamma 2; Fidelitas 2; Chorus 1.2: Senior Class Executive Committee; Intramurals 1.2. JUNIORS George Herthum Vice President Franklin Freeborn Treasurer JUNIORS Eager to start their college life as soon as possible a group of 143 students entered Delhi A. T. in late September to form the class of ’55. Although it wasn’t until late in December that the class held its election they came up with a very capable staff of officers. With the support of student council they embarked upon a vigorous schedule of activities. The Junior class leaves behind them a school year well spent. A year in which they learned to function as part of the student body of Delhi A. T. A year which will prove valuable to them in their next year. Peter Clifford Advisor 28 Roy Abe (j Layton, N. V o° c y Vy x v Mary Jane Askew Kortright. N. Y. y ■ Ralph Allen Greene, N. Y. James Auld Towaco, N. Y. Peter Alteri Cortland, N. Y. Martin Anthonisen Montgomery. N. Y. John Anastasiou New York, N. Y. Richard Babiarz Auburn, N. Y. Phillip Bacalla Lynhrook, N. Y. Carol Baker Saugerties, N. Y. Charles Baechtle Kingston, N. Y. Richard Barnhart Delhi, N. Y. 29 William Beebe Ozone Park, N. T. John Bolt Monticello, N.Y. Betty Mae Blank Poughkeepsie, N.Y. William Bott Monticello. N.Y. Alfred Boomhower Catskill, N.Y. Burdette Brown Sidney. N.Y. 30 l)miu|a Buchanan Newburgh. N.Y. Richard Busch Little Neck. N.Y. Robert Busch Del mar. N.Y. John Buyce Lake Pleasant. N.Y. Anthony Cinqueman Bradley Chadwick John Clark Eugene Coleman Richmond Hill. N.Y. Shrub Oak. N.Y. Teaneck. N.y. Newhurg, N.Y. Marie Colliton Robert Cortelyou Lewis Davis Wanda DeWitt Grand Gorge, N.Y. Princeton. N.Y. Ashokan, N.Y. Delhi, N.Y. 31 Robert Elliot Carson Emhof Robert Evans Herman Feldman Margarctvillc, N. Y. New Berlin, N. Y. Shirley, Mass. Brooklyn. N. Y. Charlotte Ferber Warwick, N. Y. Jack Frankel Brooklyn, N. Y. • William Ferguson Glens Falls. N. Y. 1 Franklin Freeborn Elmira Heights, N. Y. Chester Cates New York Mills, N. Y. Robert Gates Blue Mountain Lake. N. Y. James Gardiner Wappinger Falls, N. Y. Eugene Gilland McDonough. N. Y. 32 Richard Girsh Bronx, N. Y. John Givens Poughkeepsie, N. Y. William Goldstein White Sulphur Springs, N. Y. John Gradoni Cohoes. N. Y. Y' Donald Gregory 'v ' Irwin Gropper y f X York N‘ Y‘ IV jr? rW f1 Phyllis Guldenstern Catskill, N. Y. James Hamilton Millbrook, Kenneth Hatch Yarmouth. Maine Erhard Heinson New York, N. Y. Grace Guttridge Hohart, N. Y. James Helmar Orange, N. J. 33 Herbert Howell Keith Hyde Howells, N. Y. Chenango Forks. N. Y. Peter Hooks Delhi. N. Y. 34 William Iaionc Cranford. N. J. James Jacobs Auburn, N. Y. John Kenney Wcehawken, N. Y. John Lasher Saugerties. N. Y. Eugene Leadbetter Marcel Lenga Johnson City. N. Y. Brooklyn. N. Y. Donald Loope Janies Manalio Cazenovia, N. Y. North Bergen, N. J. Herbert Mandel Bronx. N. Y. Richard McCoy Plcasantville, N. Y. Donald Meeker Larchmont. N. Y. Robert Merithcw Painted Post, N. Y. 35 John Miglianti Hobart, N. Y. Marilyn Miller Montgomery. N. Y. William Miller Johnstown. N. Y. Richard Millward Middletown. N. J. Samuel Minches Stanley Mollevik John Monsees John Moore New York, N. Y. Staten Island, N. Y. Kingston, N. Y. Rhinebeck. N. Y. James Moran Jane Mostcrt Hans Mueller Thaddeus Muniak Sloatsburg, N. Y. Delhi, N. Y. East Meredith, N. Y. Elmhurst, N. Y. Edwin Nelson Wallkill, N. Y. Vincent Newland Windham, N. Y. Clarence Nichols Monroe, N. Y. John Nichols Amsterdam, N. Y. 36 Winfred Niessen Cochccton, N. Y. Wilbur Noonan Hyde Park, N. Y. Robert Nye Pleasant Valley, N. Y. George Page Speculator. N. Y. Robert Perry Hartwick, N. Y. Niel Peterson Larchmont, N. Y. Pyhllis Piasecki Pine Island, N. Y. Clifford Pitcher Poughkeepsie, N. Y. John Polo Oneonta. N. Y. Joan Pomeroy Neversink, N. Y. Norman Porrcllo Flushing, N. Y. Samuel Posner Brooklyn, N. Y. 37 Jeanette Reynolds Leonard Robinson Spencer, N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Gerald Sawyer Amsterdam, N. Y. Rolf Schmalzer Cliffside Park. N. Y. Edgar Schmitt Oneonta, N. Y. Jack Schoonmaker Harvey Schwartz Kingston, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. David Seager Sodus, N. Y. Harold Seacrest Deposit, N. Y. Richard Sewing Narrowsburg, N. Y. 38 Middletown, N. Y. Woodburne, N. Y. Brooklyn, N. Y. Binghamton, N. Y. ' John Vidal Brooklyn. N. Y. Karl Waldhauer Bellerose, N. Y. Richard Wallace Oxford. N. Y. Patricia Wegman Walton. N. Y. Douglas Welsh Cooperslown, N. Y. Henry Wilson WeUsburg, N. Y. Thomas Wood Sidney, N. Y. Marjorie Woodford Deposit. N. Y. Ronald Woodward Eleanor Wyant Hudson Falls, N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 40 DEPARTMENTS Contented AGRICULTURE With classes, field trips, and on the job training — both at school and summer vacation work, these men will be tops in their respective fields of agriculture. The ultimate objectives for which they are being provided training are: operation and ownership of dairy plants, farm supply, farm machinery and farm service agencies, and administrative and technical position with government organizations. ill in ;i davit work 42 43 Identifying trees The study of Man Christmas Turkey Trap nesting Bacteriology Lab Another batch of ice cream Bottle washing plant Calf feeding time Valve grinding Brookside Garage Project BUILDING CONSTRUCTION The Curriculum in Building Construction provides a broad, basic training in the technical aspects of design and construction of dwellings and commercial buildings. There are many opportunities for young men who have acquired knowledge in the operational skills and technical practices of the construction industry. They may qualify as contractors aids, supervisors of field operations, estimators, salesmen, draftsmen, field clerks and other similar positions. Schlafer Garage and Breezeway 46 Practical Surveying 47 4� 00® ' ooO«? ■ Making Mortice Tenon Joint Rabbeting Applying White Coat Plaster Cafeteria line. Cherry pie for dessert. Milkfor HOME ECONOMICS Home Ec., as the students have found, covers social skills as well as the many technical parts of Food Service Administration. Food purchase, preparation, service, cost control, management and organization together with additional projects, give experience in menu planning, buying and storage of foods and quantity cookery. The training program also includes the study of abnormal diets, preparing students as dieticians in hospitals. 50 Marriage Class Taking Inventory Cashier •sW. House Practice Weighing Portions Serving Dessert Bacteriology Lab pla ,n‘ in £5 Menu Using Mimeoscope Change TvpC -riter Kibbon I hese students of Secretarial Science are preparing themselves to become secretaries, stenographers, typists, bookkeepers, receptionists, and clerks. Through the opportunities offered in the other departments here at Delhi, students can combine training in technical fields such as Technical Office Assistants in Building Contracting, Foods Administration, and Agricultural business to become more proficient along these lines. Office Machines Practice 54 Shorthand Class Mimeographing Cleaning Electric Typewriter 55 Telephone Technique Using Copyrite Typing Stencil on Long-carriage Typewriter Dictating to Audograph Seated: Jane Mostcrt, Eleanor Hertsch. Marion Stanton, Irene Crossman. Jeanette Reynolds. Standing: Joyce Horton Robert Cortelyou, John Clark. Adella Crumb. ORACLE Seated Joyce Horton. Assistant Editor; Eleanor Hertsch, Editor; Jane Mostert, Home Ec. Reporter; Helen Cobh. Business Manager’s Assistant. Standing: Rene Crossman, Girls’ Sports Editor; Mr. Ford. Advisor; Adella Crumb, Secretarial Reporter. Our school newspaper The Oracle was established in 1925. In it are found articles concerning the various activities on the campus, plus editorials and letters designed to promote the campus improvements which we have so often discussed. Due to an ever diminishing staff we were unable to publish as many issues as in the past. It is the hope of our staff that in the future the students' school spirit will help produce a better and more memorable paper which will appear more often. 58 First Row: L. Dixon, V. Snitchler, N. Trent, F. Sander, M. Stanton. W. Ostrander, I. Crossman, W. DcWitt. A. Moore. Second Row: C. Baker, E. Hertsch. M. Church, D. Hedges, P. Piasecki. P. Wegman. M. Miller. A. Chamberlain, A. Hall. E. Andrews, S. Boice. Third Row: Mr. Wicand. Director: W. Beebe, E. Wyant, P. Guldcnstcrn, M. Askew, J. Vidal, W. Goldstein, R. Wallace, R. Aber, R. Dunnigan. W. Widmer, D. Dubben, 1.. Thompson, J. Reynolds, Mr. Clark. Fourth Row: Mr. Maier, B. Chadwick, J. Tavormina, A. Cinqucmani, W. Noonan, J. Frankcl, S. Mollevik, J. Schoonmaker, A. Boomhower, D. Scager, H. Secrest, J. Polo, J. Bolt, C. Nichols. MIXED CHORUS Mixed Chorus is one of the activities which cuts across all branches of our school, engaging the interests and talents of all students. This year we had more than 50 students enrolled in Chorus, which represents nearly one-quarter of our student body. This year both the boys and girls Chorus were combined as one and had two periods each Tuesday to learn more music, and to learn it better. We developed a repertoire which has drawn favorable comments from listeners at the several programs in which we took part. On October 29 the entire Chorus traveled to Elmira to appear in a program presented before 1000 delegates and members of the State Grange. Another high-light in this year s program was the trip which the Chorus made on January 20 to Albany. We were the guests of the New York State Agricultural Society at their annual banquet, presenting a program of group and solo numbers before Gov. Dewey, the principal speaker. A small choral group sang at the meeting of the Delhi Kiwanis Club before Christmas. The entire chorus presented a program at the annual Christmas party in the gymnasium. In late February we journeyed to W'alton to give an assembly program before the high school. In the Spring the Chorus gave their Spring Concert before the students and general public. In addition there were several other appearances scheduled so that we can now look back on a series of pleasant experiences. Much credit for the success of the Mixed Chorus should go to Mr. Eugene Wieand, who has given generously of his time and experience, and to Mr. Harrie Frazier, our skilled accompanist. 59 FIDELITAS STAFF To most of us at Delhi, the dates to be remembered are the Fall Festival, the Builders’ Ball, Spring Weekend, and the Senior Picnic. But to a small group, there were other dates, far more demanding, far more terrifying, but, in the end, equally as satisfying as the eating of the Chanticleer's barbecued chicken. December 15th came much too fast, and we all began to age rapidly, but that was nothing compared to the deadline DT’s that had set in before the January 1st copy was on its way to the publishers in Minnesota (on January 4th). We relaxed in January feeling that there was plenty of time, only to discover that we had to burn the midnight oil to meet our February 1 deadline. By mid-February every day was like every other—each was devoted to the last big deadline—March 1st. It must be that we made it. The hours have been long, the trips to Oneonta many, the pursuit of Schnopsie endless (If the staff remembers only one thing, it will certainly be that dog). But now that the work is done, we are relaxing in the singular satisfaction of having seen a big job through. We of the 1954 Fidelitas staff have had our problems, and our fun. We hope that you who read this, think that our effort has not been in vain. Seated: M. Woodford, P. Wegman, R. Swan, D. Rogers, R. Kolwaitc, Mr. Griswold. Advisor; G. Guttridgc. Standing: E. Hertsch, A. Moore, W. Widmcr, N. Trent, R. Luther, J. Mostert, F. Freeborn, B. Blank. F. Butler, M. Brodnak, E. Andrews. I. Crossman. Editors Note A yearbook to some of us is one of the memories that we treasure for many years to come. It represents a terrific amount of hard work on the part of a very few members of our student body. But I think that all the members of the staff will agree with me that it has been a wonderful experience, even though we encountered many obstacles trying to meet our monthly deadlines. In this school annual we hope that you will find many pleasant memories in the years to come. At this time I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the members of the staff and our advisor who all worked long and endless hours to produce this yearbook. I would also like to thank the numerous students and members of the faculty for their cooperation in helping to make this yearbook a success. So once again many thanks to one and all. Mr. Griswold, Advisor litor, Dave Rogers (Buck-Shot) isincss Manager. Ray Kolwaite Standing: Layout Editor. Ralph Swan. Seated: Frank Butler. Bill Koppenhafer, Layout Staff. I Standing: Jim Opelt, Literary Editor. Seated: Betty Mae Blank, Pat Wegman, Norma Trent, Staff. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS STUDENT COURT Seated: R. Vanderwall, Treas.; D. Cherry, Vice-Pres.; R. Seated: A. Chamberlain. F. Contratti, S. Kaplan. Standing: Peffcrs, Pres.; S. Boice, Sec. Standing: Mr. Andrews, Miss J. Clark, M. Church, G. Hoke. Duncan, advisors. STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: A. Crumb. J. Lent. R. Vanderwall. R. Pcffers, S. Boice. V. Snitchler. Standing: R. Swan. J. Anastasiou, F. Contratti R. Kolwaite, D. Tcter, H. Mandel, G. Mucica. N. Trent. R. Olenick. The Woman’s Student Government is a self-governing body composed of all the women students enrolled in the Institute. The living and social activities, of the women are set up and controlled by a representative group which forms our council. This council considers all the information given to them, decides what is best, and then this is made effective if passed by the whole group. Through this council the girls are given more voice in all of our school activities. K. Andrews, Vice Pres.; N. Trent, Alternate; V. Snitchler, Pres.; Mrs. F. Stone, Advisor; J. Horton, Sec. WOMEN’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT First row: J. Lewis, A. Chamberlin. J. Lent, A. Crumb, A. Moore, E. Wyant. Second row: M. Church, D. Hedges. C. Baker, N. Trent. V. Snitchler, E. Andrews, J. Horton, P. Wegman. C. Ferber. Third row: M. Colliton, M. Askew, A. Hall, I. Crossman, S. Boice, I). Dubbcn, P. Culdcnstern, J. Reynolds. P. Veen, G. Guttridge, M. Brodnak. Fourth row: M. Woodford. L. Dixon. M. Stanton, L. Thompson, J. Mostert, W. Ostrander. E. Hcrtsch. M. Miller, W. DeWitt. First Row: M. Anthonisen, W. Beebe. R. Aber, Q. Weaver, W. Widmer, J. Polo, M. Stanton, I. Crossman. K. Waldhaur. Second How: J. Videl, D. Hedges. J. Lewis, M. Brodnak. G. Guttridge. M. Woodford. P. Wegman, J. Reynolds. S. Boicc, A. Chamberlain. A. Hall, D. Dubbin. Third Row: F. Sander, l Piasecki, J. Lent. W. Ostrander, C. Baker. H. Cobbc, J. Mostert. E. Andrews. Fourth Row: W. Goldstein, J. Frankel, J. Tavormina, D. Seager. Fifth Row: J. Kenny, E. Nelson, W. Noonan. OUTDOOR CLUB Officers: M. Church, Vice Pres.; Q. Weaver, Pres.; Mr. Maier, Advisor. Second Row: W. Castro, Sec., Treas.; Mr. Leighton, Advisor. The Outdoor Club is a social organization whose members enjoy being out of doors and playing sports which it provides, including ice skating, skiing, hiking and camping. We also participate in many indoor activities such as roller skating, rifle shooting, and swimming. We are very grateful to our club advisors Mr. Leighton and Mr. Maier, who accompany us on our activities, suggest new ideas and work with us to make our club the tops. The Outdoor Club planned and decorated the gym for Fall Festival. Junior as well as Senior members enjoyed putting in many hours work on this occasion, working together to make it a success. The climax to all our work was the election of our candidate, Agnes Hall, for the Fall Festival Queen. 64 Can you remember the sweet small of plump, juicy broilers spreading through the brisk autumn air? If so, you know something of the work of the Chanticleer Club. Our members are all Agricultural students who are interested in learning a little more about the poultry field that is not taught in the classroom. The boys of Chanticleer take a major part in the Fall Festival, and the Spring Weekend. We raise, kill, clean, cook and serve the broilers in bar-b-cue fashion at both occasions. With the able assistance of our faculty advisor, Mr. Andrews, the club has had a successful year and tried to aid in the support of many other school activities. Seated: Robert Olenick. President; Thomas Brown. Vice-President. Standing: Mr. Andrews, Advisor; Frank Coniratti. Sec. Treas. CHANTICLEER CLUB Seated: S. Blaustein, S. Posner. M. Lenga. R. anderwall, J. Anthonisen, H. Feldman. B. Chadwick. Sitting: R. Schliessman, F. Contratti, R. Olenick, T. Brown. W. Hammond. . Seated; Carl Mason. Vice President; Joseph Scarinc, President; Larry Sheldon. Sec.-Treas. Standing; Robert Deyo; Mr. W. M. Farnsworth, Advisor; John Anastasiou. The purpose of the Dairy Industry Club is to further educate its members in the field of Dairy Technology, and to provide a monthly program of speakers and movies. Other activities of the club included the second place Fall Festival skit, sponsorship of the winning candidate for Fall Festival King, sponsorship of an extension dairy meeting for area dairy producers and plant-operators, and an all day field trip. The annual Dairy Club Banquet, which climaxed the year's program, featured an outstanding man in the Dairy Industry Field as its speaker. DAIRY INDUSTRY First Row: R. Deyo. Carl Mason, J. Scarine, L. Sheldon. J. Anastasiou. Second Row: W. Noonan. II. Sccrest, Mr. W. M. Farnsworth, D. Meeker, E. Nelson. T. Fitzpatrick. J. Clark. R. Girsch. Third Row: H. Schwartz. N. Peterson, L. Protheroc. S. Kaplan. H. Mandel, T. Muniak. The only club on campus to remain continuously active since the early 1930’s, the Horn and Hoof Club has as its objective, the fostering of interest in the general improvement of livestock. Through speakers, movies and slides, interest is promoted in the development of judging teams, showmanship, and judging, along with many other phases of animal husbandry activity. The club sponsored several affairs during the year including a dance, hayride, and “The Little Dairy Show.” Sitting: Bob Deyo. Secretary; Tom Fitzpatrick, President; Merle Negus, Vice-President; Standing: Mr. Merritt, Advisor; Dave Cosman, Treasurer. HORN AND HOOF First row: M. Negus, R. Deyo, T. Fitzpatrick. D. Cosman. W. Widmer. Second row: C. Pitcher, S. Posner, L. Protheroe, F. Con-tratti. J. Scarine, W. Hammond, M. Anthonisen, W. Noonan, R. Smith. Third row: J. Anastasiou, R. Meyer. R. Cortelyou, W. Goldstein, N. Porrello, S. Kaplan, E. Nelson, W. Beebe, J. Kenney, R. Aber, B. Chadwick. Mr. E. A. Smith. Advisor; F. Contratti, Historian; W. Koppcnhafer, Chaplain; R. Scopolliti, President; Mr. W. B. Waite. Advisor; L. Morlcy, Vice-President; G. Mucica. Treasurer; D. Tweddle, Director of Initiation; A. DiBlasio, Sergeant-at-Arms. THETA GAMMA The Delta Chapter of Theta Gamma Fraternity was organized on the campus in 1920 primarily as a social fraternity, to further the brotherhood among its members and between them and the student body, and to encourage and promote social activities on the campus. Among this years activi- ties are included the Thanksgiving Dance, the very apt Christmas tree decorating of the gym for the Homecoming Dance, the Christmas Party for the campus and the faculty children, and, of course, the regular Fraternity Banquets. Seated: . Castro. A. Nissen. G. Mucica, R. Scopolliti. L. Morley, W. Koppenhafer, R. Swan, R. Luther. Standing: Mr. E. Smith, G. Hyatt, A. DiBlasio, D. Tweddle, K. Contratti, J. Opclt, M. Lewis, M. Anthonisen, C. Pitcher, W. Widmcr, Schmalzcr. A. R. B. Klare Sommers, Advisor; G. Mucica, Chaplin; J. Reilly, Sergeant-at-Arms; D. Rogers. Treasurer; J. Opelt. President; R. Jackson. Corresponding Sec.; L. Morley, Vice-Pres.; G. Teeter. Council Representative; A. DiBlasio, Sec. TRI-ATELIER Tri-Atelier was organized in 1938 and is one of the leading organizations on campus. Projects completed this year include improvements for the Tri-At room, painting signs for the instructors’ parking places at Academy Hall, and starting a file on building construction data. Plans were drawn up for a trophy case to be put in the administration building sometime in 1954, and last, but not least, the Builders' Ball. First Row; J. Somerville, D. While. T. Whaling, R. Scopcclliti. R. Carpenter. D. Gregory. R. Swan. Second Row: J. Gardiner, G. Mucica, G. Teeter, J. Opelt. L. Morley, A. DiBlasio. D. Rogers. F. Quinn. Third Row: E. Bolger, V. Newland, L. Potter. H. McOmber, R. Jackson, R. Olsen, T. Wood. J. Reilly, G. Sawyer, M. Wilson, 1). Tweddle, J. Nichols, W. laione. Sitting: P. Piasccki, F. Sander. Standing: R. Vanderwall, R. Andryszak. This club provides the opportunity to use the club’s photographic equipment, and to follow scientific hobbies such as the breeding of tropical fish, nutrition studies with rats, and others. As projects the Photography-Science Club brought full-length movies to the campus and organized a fund-raising drive to provide money to bring a Greek peasant boy to the Ag Tech campus beginning in the fall of 1954. Meetings were held twice a month, and programs of movies and Kodachromes of a semi-technical nature were enjoyed. Membership is open to all students interested. PHOTO-SCIENCE CLUB Kneeling: W. Noonan, J. Vidal. S. Minches. Sitting: I). Meeker, W. Goldstein. M. Woodford, P. Veen, E. Hertsch, C. Fcrbcr, R. Andryszak, B. Chadwick, C. Pitcher. Standing: P. Wegman, J. Horton, J. Mostert, P. Guldcnstcrn, N. Peterson, J. Frankcl, J. Kenny, H. Feldman. Back row: D. Boomhowcr, M. Anthonisen. First Row: M. Anthoniscn, V. Ncwland, D. White. G. Hyatt, J. Clark. L. Morlcy, J. Somerville. Second Row: J. Kenney, Mgr.; G. Mucica, C. Davidson, E. Nelson. M. Lewis, J. Reilly, J. Brodnak, Coach Brown. BASKETBALL This years Basketball Team under the leadership of Coach Brown and Captain Gordon Hyatt made a good showing for their many opponents throughout the season. The fact that the courses in the school are of two year duration makes the task of organizing teams a very difficult job for the coach. This is probably the fundamental reason for the slow start of our team this year. Several straight losses usually affect the morale of the team but due to the unceasing efforts of Coach Brown our Delhi Bronchos gradually increased their efforts. One of the many highlights of the year was the defeating of the Alumni. 72 73 Ik BASEBALL Seated: F. Quinn, Q. Derr. K. Scopelliti, R. Johnson, L. Gillingham, P. Minton. R. Smith. Standing: Coach Brown, J. Mcsccda, J. Quaralo. L. Coddington, M. Lewis, R. Kolwaite, L. Morley, A. Di Blasio, R. Elias, Mgr. Seated: L. Protheroc, J. Gardiner, I). Carpenter, L. Robinson, D. Gregory. Standing: Ray Kolwaile, Manager; W. Goldstein, D. Seager, W. Beebe, R. Olsen. E. Leadbetter, Coach Brown. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Captain I). Carpenter. Coach Brown. Fifteen men turned out for the cross-country team, hut due to illness and other difficulties the team was narrowed down to ten. Even with these setbacks with the co-operation of each man the team had a very successful season. We ended up with a record of four wins and one defeat, competing with the following schools: Canton, White Plains, Orange County Community College and Alfred. Our only loss was to Alfred. In the Regional meet which was held in New York City, Delhi competed against seven other schools. The team placed fourth in the meet; three men placed in the top fifteen. Jimmy Gardiner placed fifth and received a trophy; Louis Prothore placed ninth and Don Gregory placed eleventh. Each received a medal. 76 The cheer leading squad composed of seven girls and one boy were able to start this year out right with their new green and white uniforms. The Student Council, appropriating the money for the uniforms, decided that each year the members who had been on the squad for two years would be able to keep their sweaters as a momento. Under the able leadership of Miss Mummery they must be given a great deal of credit for getting the school behind the team. There is nothing more inspiring to a team than a high-spirited and enthusiastic cheering squad. And when the girls on this well organized squad have pretty faces and shapely legs, then the team for whom they're cheering is sure to go out and fight that much harder. Diane Hedges, Captain; Marion Stanton Co-captain. CHEERLEADERS Kneeling: Irene Crossman. Diane Hedges, Grace Guttridgc. Standing: Adclla Crumb, Marion St3nton, John Polo. Pat Veen, Pat Wcgman. 'If W 'tu ' � ■� SKI TEAM W. Beebe, N. Peterson, R. Olsen, D. Meeker, M. Church. INTRAMURALS VOLLEY BALL CHAMPS R. McCoy, J. Ii. Smith, J. Smith. ALL STAR FOOTBALL First row: L. Morley, P. Minton. D. Tweddle, G. Hyatt. Second row: M. Lewis, J. Smith, R. Scopelliti, G. Herthum, W. Koppenhafer. INTRAMURALS BASKETBALL CHAMPS F. Contratti, D. Twecdle, R. Scopelliti. Second row: J. Smith, W. Koppenhafer. FOOTBALL Row One: A. Nissen, F. Quinn. P. Minton, D. Twcddle, F. Butler, J. Opelt, W. Koppenhafer. Row Two: R. Scopelliti, I. Morley, G. Hyatt, W. Castro. INTRAMURALS SOCCER Row On.-: R. Scopelliti. . Castro, Q. Weaver. G. Hyatt. P. Minton. D. Twcddle, L. Morley. A. Nissen, B. Iaione. Second Row: D. Gregory, F. Butler. J. Opelt. W. Koppenhafer. 80 To the rescue Junior B. C. Two misses and a Hit Got a match?? I'll never touch another drop Mine beat yours Center of attraction Pullets and Chickens as ■ Would your mother like to hear you say that? Mr. Hoffman swears this isn’t his. Surprized party. (Look Sharp! Feel Sharp! Be Sharp!) Boy, are we full of chicken! Another way of looking at it. Something Screwy Weakeyes Yokum in the clutches of the wrecker. Ah! La bella spaghet Whats with you George 13 an unlucky number Feeding time Mangled Pops’ Carpentry Tools Safari Wagon Setting up house keeping My beer is Reinhold the dry beer III Coming down the hill doing ninety mile an hour man Slide your pardner Blowing Wild Alfranco I trust you all did your assignments last night? H3SP2 Fall Festival Royalty tm—7mm iTSLj Who goes to the falls in the winter? I Charge Quarter of six. Hey Joe’