SUNY at Cobleskill - Voice Yearbook (Cobleskill, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

------------------------....-------------- I The earth will keep some vibration going Here in our hearts. As the seasons come and go, What do we see, a hillside orchard In full bloom? Or a meadow To walk through to the creek? Little tots playing in wind-whirled leaves? Perhaps the quadrangle, secure under the heavy snow? Now a season ends for the Class of 1956 With deep-felt handclasps With a thousand memories, and Without a single regret. . : I ■� 1946 ALMA MATER In the midst of scenic valleys, High upon the hill Stands our noble Alma Mater— Dear old Coble skill. To our Honored Alma Mater Hearts that beat so true Pledge allegiance now and ever Cobleskill to you. Loyalyever be our spirit ; and ’twill always be Cobleskill, our Alma Mater. Hail! All hail to thee Published bv the Students J of the STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE AND HOME ECONOMICS Gobi csk ill New York With the rustling of skirts A rash of Bermudas Long, gangling legs sprawled On the tender grass Sunshine melodies stirred in the brain By robin and oriole and laughter. And we never open a book That someone doesn't stop And take us away to a dance Or a picnic. v TO THE CLASS OF 1956 When a senior graduates from any school, one of the finest things he takes with him is the memory of people whom he knew and the good times he enjoyed there. During the long years to come, I hope that the pa.ges of the fine annual will recall to each of you a host of such pleasant memories—the parties, the athletic contests, the classes and field trips, the dances, the little incidents that stay in one’s mind, and best of all the friendships that developed on the hill. The world has great need for people such as you—with technical know how, with enthusiasm, and the desire to serve. Success will surely come to each of you who gives freely of the best that he has. All of us at the Institute as well as the good people of Cobleskill send our sincerest best wishes with each of you. ( Ray L. Wheeler rfSaCeettecte Dcutce ‘TftcvicL 'ZouaccC O, 55 cttCe 76ea ie Raising the Devil Complete Cast Voice' Zeta Alpha Phi Farm Machinery Basketball Ofeett 'rtyotc e livestock Show Winners Preparing for Fashion Show Greenhouse Creative Activities Judging Cattle Fashion Show Group v 0 s4Ccc Pt U Afternoon in the Trading Post Alumni Reunion Dance in livening z£C 'jmxi j vm m T'. ■Ni WWl 'Tftoviny'- Y O'Ue ttatco i 'P'Kkpnawt ScAooi Day ‘Dciectoxa 'ityocci nvH aiasnu f m .rii 111«v uwnm 7ct4tctcc€e (?acc tctC kenneth h. FAKE l-'iont row. left to right: Mrs. Lillian Stryker. Willian I:. Spencer. Chairman; Mrs. Margie L. Johnson. Second row: John M. Van Voris. George K. Decker.' Sharon J. Mauhs, T. Paul Kane. Dr. Seeley, M. Phillips. The Council is appointed by the Governor to assist the Director in matters of public relation and administrative policies. The members of the council arc not only outstanding in the fields of agriculture, business, law, education and public service, but arc for the vital interest in promoting opportunities for the jwst high school technical education. 1 f- I I A WILLIAM B. BROPHY Business Management NORMAN J. CURTIS Agronomy JOHN H. CROSVENOR General Education Had Division of Agriculture CHARLES M. GAFENEY Animal Huibandry Hail Division of Hone Economics KATHARINE I. SMITH Foods and Nutrition WALTER J. CLARK Animal Husbandry JOHN E. DAVIDSON Business Management SHELDON GUERNSEY Lecturer in Piano EARL H. HODDER Vegetable Gardening ALBERT IORIO Physical Education HENRY R. KUNZE Horticulture SYLVIA LAPIN Nursery Education EVERETT P. MERRILL Dairy Technology EDWARD B. MOTT Agricu 11 u ra I Ma ch i ncr y KATHRYN PARKE Librarian JOAN PEARSON Nursery Education WARD A. RODWELL Agricultural Machinery MERLE L ROGERS Poultry Husbandry CLAIRE R. SCHULMAN Nursery Education HOWARD SIDNEY Animal Husbandry ELBRIDGE M. SMITH Social Sciences JACQUELINE E. TREU F kh1s and Nutrition STEPHEN A. WARDE Science PHYLLIS W. WINKELMAN Home Management CARL C. WHITEBREAD Fruit Growing ANNE M. YOUNG Food Service Administration Front row, left to right: Rosemary Bilby, Beverly Terry. Marjorie Byrnes. Marguerite Conroy. Frances Conrow. Emma Baker. Second row: Anne O'Brien. Theresa Miller. M.irtlu Ciold. Ruth Mabine. Minnie Coons, Kathryn Duel I. Third row: Lewis Wade. Lyman Moak. Burton Sana. Morris Coons, Alton Ottman. Missing: Richard Bunzey, Bion Call. Donald Cartwright. Joseph Gold, Laverne Manchester. Paul Montaync, Loretta Grace. Ethel Merrill. Blodwyn Bent. Harry Warner. Harry Jones, Madelyn Almy and Victoria Giovanne. Members of the Institute Staff serve the student body in many ways. The Office staff gets notices out to the students and handles all coircs} ondence. Tire Cafeteria staff helps to serve good nourishing meals. The Technical Assistance aids us on the farm with our crops and in the barn with milking and with processing milk. The Maintenance-staff helps us with repairs around campus, and keeps our buildings clean. We on the hill wish to express our appreciation to the members of the Staff for helping to make our two years in Cobleskill successful. Each one scaliers like harvest mice Toward home or summer job. Secure and half-grown To test his learning. To sample new wonders. Palms thickening, cheeks tanning Growing stronger and wiser To return again, walking More like men and women. SENIOPS off 956 Two years have passed quickly. They have been filled with activity for the Class of 56. Under the leadership of Don Wagoner, the First Semester and Bill Gcick, the Second Semester of our Junior year, we demonstrated our ability to share and enjoy our work together. In our Senior year, under the direction of Ron Farrigan, again we have worked and played under the same happy conditions and with the same fine results. Whether sponsored by the Class of ’56 as a whole group or other organizations of which our class members were a part, we are proud of our contributions. Our life together and our achievements during two short years will be indelible not only in our memory but in the memory of the college. OFFICERS RONALD I7ARRIGAN—President CARROLL DEFOREST—Vice Pres,den! GLORIA SIWIK—Secretary RODERICK DRESSEL—Treasurer ADVISORS MISS ANNE M. YOUNG MR. JOHN DAVIDSON Nursery Education II bat a case I am in WSGA I. 2 SCA I. 2 WAA 2 Charlotte Joy Alfeld Joy E. Bartholomew Char” Joy Hound Top. New York Rensselaer. New York Nursery Fdtit.tlinri The lady doth protest too much met hint S’ SCA 1 Cosmopolitan Club 1 Chorus 1, 2 Mill Melotones 1 WSGA l. 2 Hill Dorm Secretary 1 K.impus Kapers 1 Beverly Joyce Beckwith Bevers” Bainhrid.ue. New York Food Administartion Small sho tv t t i last long, hut sudden storm f are short” WSGA l, 2 Camera Club 1, 2 WAA 1, 2 Kampus Kapers I SCA 1, 2 Lelani) Beach Lee II.iilv.uk New York Business Management I've laid aside business and gone fishing Theta Gamma Fraternity I, 2 House President 2 Business Service Club 2 SCA 2 William G. Black Bill R.D. I, Pattersonvillc, New York Ornamental Horticulture I am a true labourer Theta Gamma Fraternity 1, 2 Hill Whispers 1, Editor 2 Horticulture Club 1, 2 SCA 1, 2 Voice 1 E. Robert Bennett Flower Homer. New York Agricultural Machinery Appetite, a universal wolf Martha Jean Bolster Marty” Glens Falls, New York Stephen G. Borsuk Steve Hastings-on Hudson, New York Nursery Education The busy bee hat no time for sorrow” Voice 1, Editor 2 Chorus 1, 2 Hill Dorm Chorus l Kainpus Kapers 1, 2 SCA 1. 2 Song Leader 2 Hill Whispers, Junior Exchange Editor 1 WSGA 1 Little Theatre 2 Dairy Technology ' The mm that blushi4 is not quite a brute'’ Camera Club 1, 2 Voice I, 2 Newman Club l, 2 Hill Whispers 1 Cosmopolitan Club 1 Donald L. Boughton -D. u Richmondvillc, New York Rosemary Branigan Rosie” Richfield Springs, New Ymk Poultry Husbandry Irbai cares her Chanticleer Club Ethel B. Brodie Eth” Roseboom, New York Nursery Education The grass stoops not, she treads on it so light Voice 2 Little Theatre 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, 2 Chaplain ASD 2 Newman 1, 2 WAA 2 Secretary-Treasurer 2 James Bromirski Jim” Amsterdam, New York Food Administration The sight of you is good for sore eyes Hill Whispers 1, 2 Camera Club Secretary l. ’ WSGA I, 2 SCA I. 2 Voice 2 Hill Dorm Chorus 1 Kampus Kapers 1 Ornamental Horticulture This busy world and I shall never agree Horticulture Club I, 2 President 2 Poultry Chiefly the mold of a tiltin't fortune it in kn own bands Chanticleer Club i, 2 Theodore Busch i: Ted WilliMon Park. New York Barry F. Butler Tiger” Albany, New York Business Management I fore a hm.ul Margin to my life Football I, 2 Softball 1, 2 Howling 1 Cora Audrey Chamberlin Cora” Jordan, New York Mary Jane Cole Susie Q. Coopcrstown, New York Nursery Education Mu tie if the thing of the world I lore heir Voice 2 WSGA l, 2 Alpha Chi Omicron 2 Treasurer 2 Cosmopolitan Club I Secretary-Treasurer l WAA 1 Chorus 1. 2 SCA 2 Nursery Fducation Lore’s best habit if a soothing tongue’’ WSGA I, 2 WAA 1 Camera Club I r Nancy Conklin Conkic R.D., Poughkeepsie, New York Elizabeth Corbin Corb Bainbridge, New York Nursery Education Truth hath a quiet breast WSGA 1 Social Chairman 2 Little Theatre 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1 Vice President 2 SCA 1, 2 WAA 1. 2 Nursery Education Heaven take my soul and lingland keep my bones Alpha Sigma Delta 1. 2 Chorus I, 2 Voice 2 WSGA I, 2 Hill Dorm Chorus 1 Camera Club I Kampus Kapers 1 Mary Ellen Darron Mary Kush. New York Mildred Dahi. “Millie” Greenfield Center. New York Agricullur.il Machinery Like the stained in h that whitens w the tun. Crow pure h) being purely shone upon. Farm Machinery Club 1, 2 Secretary-Treasurer 2 Voice 1, 2 Secretary 2 Orange Key 2 Chorus I, 2 SC.A I, 2 Camera Club 1, 2 Cosmopolitan Club l WSGA 1. 2 Nursery Education She knou f her nun SCA I. 2 WSGA I. 2 Cosmopolitan Club I. 1 Chorus I. 2 WAA 2 Hill Melotones 1 Kampus Kapers I Vice President of Hill Dorm l Hill Whispers 2 Carroll de Forest Shorty Duanesburg. New York Poultry free figh ey free lot-tr -r' spender Agricultural Machinery They are never alone that arc accompanied with noble thoughts Theta Gamma Fraternity Historian l. Chaplain 2 Orange Key 2 Senior Class Vice President 2 Student Council 1, 2 SCA 1, President 2 Farm Machinery Club 1. 2 Voice 1, business Editor 2 Little Theater 2 Rod and Gun Club 2. President I Poultry Husbandry So coward soul is mi net' Zcta Alpha Phi Fraternity 1. Chaplain 2 baseball 1, 2 basketball 1. 2 Mark E. Delaney “Mark Schenectady. New York Paul Downes •Paul Schenectady, New York Winifred J. Doyle Wynne” Rockville Centre, Long Island Administration A merry heart goes the day WSGA 1. 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Roderick Owen Dressei. ‘Rod-New Paltz. New Voik Augustus W. Dvmes, III Gus Croton-on-Hudson, New York Pomology and Agronomy Your heart's desire be with you Theta Gamma Fraternity 1. 2 Treasurer of Junior and Senior Class Track 1 Horticulture Club 2 Klod and Kernel 2 SC A 1, Vice President 2 Elizabeth A. Elsworth Betty Port Ewen, New York Nursery Education Friendship, is lore without his wings Little Theatre l, 2 Y Edwin Faulkner Ajax” Waterford, New York Ornamental Horticulture A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing Vice President Horticulture Club 1 Klod and Kernel 1, 2 Senior Class President Little Theatre 1 Theta Gamma Fraternity 1, 2 Baseball 1 Newman Club 2 Intramurals l, 2 Joseph Fiato Joe Albany. New York Dairy Technology One e n e m y is too much SCA 1. 2 Rod and Gun Club 2 Animal Husbandry No better than you should he Student Council 1 Livestock Club I, 2 Newman Club I, 2 Little Theatre 1 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity 2 Ronald Farrigan Hard Guy Albany. New York Ornamental Horticulture The love of learning Horticulture Club I, 2 Hill Whispers I. 1 Bowling I. 2 Intramurals I, 2 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity 2. Evelyn D. Fillmore Ovic” Buskirk, New York Kathryn Foster “Kay Bath, New York Ornamental Horticulture The multitude is always hi the wrong' Voice 1 WSGA I, 2 Horticulture Club 1, 2 Cosmo|x litan Club I SCA 1 Nursery Education There's language her eye, her cheo her lip W.S.G.A. I, 2 Business Service Club Secretary 1 Chorus 1, 2 I.ittle Theatre l, 2 Cosmopolitan Club Alpha Sigma Delta j Treasurer 2 Hill Whispers Asso . ate Editor 2 Orange Key Secretary. Treasurer 2 Student Council 2 WiLioRi) Fowler Will Albany, New York Charles Fui� a “Skin” Albany, New York Ornamental Horticulture Give what you have Horticulture Club 1, 2 Hill Whispers 1 Bowling 1, 2 Voice 1 Intramurals 1, 2 Agricultural Machinery What I can't tee, I never will believe in Little Theatre 1 Farm Machinery Club 2 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity 2 Henry F. Geerkln Gerk” Worcester, New York William P. Geick “Bill Saugertics, New York Dairy Technology I blow a trick wort two of that Theta Gamma Fratcrni ty 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2 Orange Key I, 2 Workshop Little Thea tre 1 Golf 1, 2 Intramurals 1, 2 Football Basketball Volleyball Ornamental Horticulture Ycc have many strings to your bo we Student Council President 2 Junior Class President Theta Gamma I, Treasurer 2 Horticulture Club 1, I President 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Bowling Team 1, 2 Little Theatre 2 Intramurals 1, 2 Lawrence R. Giandre Louie Scotia. New York Loretta Eva Gilbert Lnrric” Port Jervis, New York Business Management ' l'oo bl.uk for beaten, yet too white for bell ' Varsity Baseball I, 2 Intramurals Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Bowling !. 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Nursery Education Lot e and a cough cannot be hid SCA 1, 2 WSGA 1. 2 Cheer I ending 2 Chorus 1, 2 Little Theatre 1 Peter Granger Pete” Glens Falls, New York Dairy Technology His bark it worte than his bite Intramurals 1 Football 1 Newman Club I. 2 Eric Eugene Haight Y Yukon Stanfordvillc, New York Animal Husbandry Nothing ever succeeds which exuberant spirits hate not helped to produce Livestock Club President 2 Zcta Alpha Phi Fraternity 1 Vice President 2 Co-Captain of Cross Country Team 2 Robert I). Greene 'Bob-Pine Plains. New York Marjorie Alice Ham Hammer Niskayuna, New York Agricultural Machinery 1 cannot do everything Livestock Club I Baseball 1 Farm Machinery Club 2 Ornamental Horticulture Doing easily what others find is difficult is talent Voice 1, 2 WSGA I, 2. Court Member 1 Horticulture Club I, 2 Kampus Kapcrs 1, 2 Marcia Hammond Blomlie Schenectady, New York Wili.iam Hayden Bill,” Wade Hoosick Falls, New York Food Service Administration Laugh yourself into stitches Voice 2 WSGA 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta I. Secretary 2 WAA 1, 2 Newman Club I. 2 Camera Club 1, 2 Chorus 2 Melotones 1 Kampus Kapcrs 1, 2 Animal Husbandry Be a star in someot,e, sky Arthur C. Hill Art Worcester, New York Grace Susanne Hot yy Grade” Troy. New York Food Service Administration At u hose sight all the Stars hide their diminish'd heads Little Theatre I Chorus I. 2 Camera Club l WSGA 1. 2 Hill Whispers 2 WAA 2 Nursery Education The sunshine follows the rain Voice 1, Literary Editor 2 WSGA 1, 2 Chorus 1, Librarian 2 Newman Club 1, Secretary-Treasurer 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1. 2 WAA 2 Margaret Ann Hoffay Margie” Kingston, New York Leonard M. Holmes Lenny” Hyndsville. New York Animal Husbandry But men are men; the best sometimes forget Livestock Club 1. 2 Chorus 1, 2 ■ Theodore Howes Ted Chatham. New York Carol Eliza Humphrey 1 lumper's Springwatcr, New York Horticulture Work brings its own retie! Food Service Administration Deeds, not words WSGA 1. 2 SCA 2 Arnold I. Johnsen Arnic” Brooklyn, New York Ethel May Kellam Eth” Mileses, New York Elizabeth Jonas Liz” or Red Brooklyn. New York Animal Husbandry ior a good ( o e 's w ide ns well ns born WSGA 2 Livestock Club 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1. Reporter 2 Patricia Joanne Ki.lley Kelly Defrecstvillc, New York Business Management And beauty, making beautiful old rhyme WSGA 1, 2 Voice 2 Cheer leading 2 Business Service Club Treasurer 2 Alpha Chi Omicron 1, President 2 SCA 2 WAA 1 I nter- Fraternity-Sorority Council 2 Camera Club 1 Little Theatre 2 Business Management Business? It’s quite simple; it's other people’s money WSGA 1. 2 WAA 1, 2 Business Service Club I. 2 Newman Club 1. 2 Chorus I, 2 Voice I. 2 Burton Kendall Burt’ Valatic, New York Joyce Kistler Joy Yonkers, New York The strength of twenty nu n Voice 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity I, 2 Food Service Administration The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good Camera Chib 1 Chorus l, 2 Little Theatre 1, 2 WSGA 1, 2 Adrian W. Krzykowski Head New Baltimore. New York Business Management Hit cogitative faculties immersed in cog-ih nudity of cogitation’’ Theta Gamma Fraternity 1. 2 Orange Key 2 Varsity Basketball 1, 2 Baseball I, 2 Business Service Club 1. 2 Intramurals Football 1, 2 Volleyball 1, 2 Don Robert Lane Abe Worcester, New York Wii.i.iam Lalik Bill Brooklyn, New York Animal Husbandry I see things b ct I e r now John A. Leith John Cobleskill, New York Business Management He's a sure card Basketball 1, 2 Softball 1, 2 Baseball 2 Intramurals Animal Husbandry The job's my job and nobody else’s Livestock Club 1. 2. Treasurer 1 Klod and Kernel 1, 2 Charles A. Lincoln Jr. -Abe Oradell. New York Edward MacDonald Mac Glovcrsville. New York Agronomy It iff(ii on the wind) side of care Little Theatre 1, 2 Livestock Club 1, 2 Kiod and Kernel Club 2 Foottx lI |, 2 Softball 1, 2 Dairy Technology The mind hat a thou-laud eyes Zcta Alpha Phi Fraternity I House President 2 Chorus 1 Rod and Gun Chib I Bowling I Virginia MacDowall Ginny” Binghamton, New York Nursery Education The two noblest things which are sweetness and light WSGA 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, Corresponding Secretary 2 Orange Key Vice President 2 WAA 1, 2, -Vice President 1 Inter-Fraternity Sorority Council 1, Vice President 2 Voice 2 Little Theatre 1, 2 Nursery Education Oh ’sis love that makes ns grateful! Oh ‘lis lore that makes us rich! Voice 1, Copy Editor 2 WSGA I, Court 2 Hill Whispers Reporter 1, 2 Exchange Editor 2 SCA 1, 2, Reporter 1 Hill Mclotones I Choir 1, 2 Student Council Alternate 2 Kampus Kapcrs 1 Y Marion Ruth Malone Maloney” Southampton, New York Francis Alex Marbot Frank Buskirk, New York Jean R. Magsamen Jcanie R.D. 2, Hudson, New York Nursery Education It is to laughT Voice 2 WSGA 1, 2 WAA I, 2 Chorus I Hill Whispers 2 SCA 1 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, 2 Cosmopolitan Club I Little Theatre 2 Animal Husbandry Men are but children of a larger growth Klod and Kernel Club 1, 2 Livestock Club I, 2 Intramurals 1, 2. Zcta Alpha Phi Fraternity 1, 2 Susan Lee Marks Sue'’ Rochester, New York Michael J. McCarthy Mike Menands, New York Nursery Education I bate the sin, but I love the sinner” WSGA 1, 2 Voice 1, 2 Hill Whispers Junior Copy Editor I, 2 Agronomy He k n e w what if what” Theta Gamma Fraternity 1, 2 Klod and Kernel Club 1, 2, President 2 Student Council 2 Hfnry Pitcher McGhee Hen Millerton. New York Agronomy He was a good fel-lour Klod and Kernel Club 1, 2 Rod and Gun Club 1, 2 Intramurals Basketball 1, 2 Football 1, 2 Alice Orena McNitt Al Schenectady, New York Food Service Administration Sober, steadfast and demure” Hill Whispers 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1. 2 WSGA 1, 2 Little Theatre 1 Richard Mc.Philomy Mac R.D. I, Scotia, New York Raymond S. Mitchison Ray Whitehall, New York Business Management These trees shall be my books!’ Intramurals 1, 2 Little Theatre 1, 2 Business Club 1, 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Animal Husbandry Where more is meant than meets the ear Theta Gamma 1, 2 Livestock Club 1, 2 Rod and Gun Club 1. President 2 Klod and Kernel Club 1 Intramurals 1, 2 Baseball Manager 1, 2 Robert C. Monroe Bob” Newburgh, New York Century A. Milstead Jr. Bro Plcasantville, New York Agricultural Machineiy I'm Captain Jinks of the Horse M,nines Farm Machinery Club 1, President 2 Food Service Administration As proper men as ever !rod upon neat's leather Orange Key President 2 Little Theatre 1, Business Manager 2 Student Council Treasurer 1 Voice I, 2 Richard A. Morton Dick-Cherry Valley, New York Animal Husbandry Much may he said on both sides Livestock Club 1, 2 Klod and Kernel Club I, 2, Vice President 1 y Thomas Richard Murray Tom” Troy, New York Mary Beth Murphy Murf Yorktown Heights. New York Nursery Education Is it a world to h ide virtues in? Newman Club 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, 2 Voice I, 2 WSGA 1, 2 WAA 1, 2 Walter E. Newell Jr. Ed Rensselaer, New York Animal Husbandry 'Tis as cheap sitting as standing, Newman Club 1, 2 Livestock Club 1, 2 Camera Club I, 2 Student Council Alternate 2 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity 1, President 2 Agricultural Machinery Lore can never more grow old Farm Machinery Club I Zcta Alpha Phi Fraternity 1. 2 SCA t Janice Nixon Jan Hastings-on-IIudson, New York James E. O'Connor Big Jim” Worcester, New York Animal Husbandry This house is turned upside down Voice 1, 2 Livestock Club I, Treasurer 2 WSGA 1, 2 Business Management I am not successful at being pompous, the most I can do is to appear embarrassed Bowling 1, 2 Football 1, 2 Maureen O’Hara Mo Scotia, New York Food Service Administration There's time enough for that' Student Council 1 WSGA 1, 2 Voice 1, 2 WAA 1 Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2 Alpha Chi Omi-cron 1, 2 Stewardess, Chaplain 2 Anthony M. Pallotta Tony Amsterdam, New York Poultry What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar” Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity I, Treasurer 2 Intramurals Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Camera Club 1, 2 Chanticleer Club I, 2 Constantina Papatsoris Dina Atliens, Greece Mary Ellen Pardy Marc” Hobart, New York Food Service Administration Sunshine and rain at once; her smiles and tears SCA 2 WSGA 1, 2 Nursery Education To build castles in Spain Voice I, Art Editor 2 WSGA 1, 2 SCA I, 2 Chorus 1, 2 Hill Melotones 1 Kampus Kapcrs 1 William H. Peck Bill Schuylcrvillc, New York Beverly Phelan IW Warncrvillc, New York Animal Husbandry Hit wise, rare smile is su eet with certain-tiesf Theca Gamma Fraternity 1, 2 Livestock Club 1, 2 Poultry Club 1 Intramurals I, 2 Food Service Administration Promise is most given when least is said WSGA I, 2 SCA 1, 2 Paul H. Phillips Phcaps R.D. d, Amsterdam, New York Lawrence Gordon Potter Cat- Glens Falls, New York Business Administration Mart is content to k rs o w that be is loved” Camera Club 1, 2 Rod and Gun 2 Business Management Read bin: for style” Chorus I, 2 Theta Gamma Fraternity 1, Treasurer 2, Intramurals Bowling 1, 2 Football I, 2 Business Service Club I, 2 Band Club 2 Dolores Price Dee” Acra, New York Edmon R. Prior Ed- East Nassau, New York Nursery Education The best mirror is an old friend” Chorus I, 2 WSGA I, 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, 2 Cheerleading 2 Voice 2 Animal Husbandry I love the man who knows it all Livestock Club I, 2 Theta Gamma 1, 2 William W. Pllvi.k Willie” Millcrton, New York Robert I. RAMSDELL Bob” Hamburg. New York Agricultural Machinery This world ib.it litre I ring in is might) bard to beat” Orange Key 2 Basketball 1, 2 Theta Gamma Fraternity. 1. 2 Farm Machinery Club I, 2 Agronomy 0 woman, perfect u-o-wan! What distraction Student Council Representative 2 Kind and Kernel Club 1, 2 Livestock Club 1, 2 SCA 2 Intramurals 1, 2 Basketball Manager 1,2 Chorus 1, 2 William Rathruk Bill North Granville, New York Claude Vv Ray Claude Cobleskill, New York Agronomy His heart kept going pity-pat Klod and Kernel Club 1, 2 Rod and Gun Club 1, 2 Intramurals Basketball 1, 2 Football 1, 2 Softball 1, 2 Cross Country 2 Livestock Club 1 Food Service Administration Wit and wisdom are born with man Cross Country I, 2 Track I, 2 Mary E. Rickes Red LaGrangevillc, New York George Roe Rocky Watcrvliet, New York Ornamental Horticulture Answer me in ONE WORD Alpha Sigma Delta I, 2 WAA I Publicity Manager 1 Horticulture Club I. Reporter 2 Hill Whispers 1. 2 Newman Club 1, 2 WSGA 1, 2 Klod and Kernel Club 2 Dairy Technology My center is giving way, my right is pushed back. Excellent! I’ll attack Basketball 1, 2 Baseball I, 2 Newman Club 1 2 Lawrence H. Roseboom Donald Rltschmann Larry” Paul West ford. New York Ghent. New York Agronomy A little time lor laughter” Klod and Kernel Club I, 2 Hod and Gun Club I, 2 Poultry Slow to twit e and swift to spare’’ Orange Key 2 Student Council 1, 2 Chanticleer Club 1 Chorus 1, 2 Newman Club 1, 2 Theta Gamma Fraternity 1, Secretary 2 Robert Lawrence Ryan Bob' Hartwick, New York I la Mai- Saltsman Ila Fonda, New York God's m i 11 grinds slow, but sure Business Service Club 1, 2 Theta Gamma Fraternity 1, 2 Food Administration Be useful where thou lireit WSGA l. 2 Melotones I WAA 1 Kampus Kapcrs I Y Gertrude Sandvold Sandy” Van Hornesville, New York Donald Sawyer Slip R. D. -I. Amsterdam. New York Nursery Education 7 would help other out of a fellow-feel-iug” WSGA I, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 2 Chorus 1, 2 SCA 1, 2 Orange Key 2 business Management He tried the luxury ot doing good Voice 1, 2 Rod and Gun Club 2. Vice President I Choir I, 2, President 2 Student Council I Vice President Junior Class Bowling |, Team Op-tain 1 Business Service Club 1 Margaret Louise Schied Ann Schildwachter Peggy Ann Rochester, New York Bronx M. New York Food Service Administration Strrice it no heriluRe WSGA I, 2 Newman CK.h I. Presi-dent 2 Hill Whispers I. News Editor 2 Orange Key 2 Little 'theatre I. 2 Hill Mclotoncs 1 Kampus Kapers 1 Nursery Education' Hen is a dear and true industrious friend'' SCA I, 2 Chorus I, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta l. Social Chairman 2 Voice 2 WAA 1, 2 WSGA 1. 2 Little Theatre 1, 2 William J. Sc.hui.tze Bill Richmondvillc, New York Poultry Let the world slide Chanticleer Club 1, 2 Richard M. Serai-en Dick Schenevus, New York Animal Husbandry The monuments of wit survive the monuments of power” Food Service Administration That is us well said us if I hud said it myself Basketball l, 2 Baseball 1, 2 Intramural Football 1. 2 Malcolm Sears Mac” Port Byron, New York Barbara Jean Sholtes Bobbi Guilderland Center, New York Nursery Education The daintiest lust, to make the end most sweet WSGA 1, Secretary 2 SCA 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2 Little Theatre I, 2 Student Council Secretary 2 Cheerleading 2 Agricultural Engineering Life is no! life at .ill without delight Basketball 1. 2 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity I, Secretary 2 Baseball 1, 2 Intramural Football 1.2 Farm Machinery Club 1. 2 Harold W. Shook Robert Silvi-rstcin Walt” Bob'’ Pine Plains. New York Schenectady, New York Animal Husbandry 'We In red too true to keep it friend Livestock Club 1. 2 Gloria Elaine Siwik Gogi Fort Johnson, New York Nursery Education In some bln be moment, tens it naturtfi choice to dower a scrap of sunset with a voice?’ Orange Key 2 SCA I, 2 Junior Class Secretary Senior Class Secretary Alpha Sigma Delta 1, 2 Little Theatre 1, 2 Voice 1, 2 WSGA 2. Court I Chorus 1, 2 Alternate of Inter-Fra-ternity-Sorority Cnmcil I Kampus Kapers 1. 2 Richmond Skinner Rich” Schenectady, New York Business Service Administration I look upon you as a gem of the old rock Golf 1 Baseball 1. 2 y Animal Husbandry Learn to live and lire to learn Klod and Kernel Club 1 Livestock Club 1 Voice 1 Kampus Kapers I, 2 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity 2 Michael Sklow Mickey” Bronx. New York Mary Marc.aret Slijyter M. M ” Herkimer, New York Nursery Education To know is nothing at all: To imagine is everything WSGA 1, 2 Darel Austin Smith DirT Millcrton, New York Evelyn R. Stage ”Evic' Middletown, New York Agronomy To be awake is lo be alive Kiod and Kernel Club 1, 2 Roc and Gun Club I, 2 Intramural Basketball 1, 2 Intramural Softball 1, 2 Food Service Administration If ladies be but young and fa ’ Camera Club 1, 1 WSGA I. 2 SCA I, 2 Hill Dorm Chorus 1 Kainpus Kapers I Joseph W. Stoddard •Joe” Schoharie, New York Business Management Little tasks n ake large return Mary Alice Sumter Dezzy Newburgh, New York Nursery Education She is ft ret I j to walk with and witty to talk with and pleasant, too, to think on WAA 1, 2 SCA 1, 2 WSGA 1, President 2 Student Council 1 Cosmopolitan Club 1 Hill Melotones 1, President Little Theatre 1, Workshop 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, 2 Kampus Kapers 1, 2 Agronomy Tomorrow, to fresh woods and pastures new'’ Livestock Club I, 2 Klod and Kernel Club 1, 2 Zeta Alpha Phi Fraternity 1, 2 Inter-Fraternity - Sorority Council Representative 2 Rod and Gun Club I, 2 Voice, I. 2 Charles Robert Tantillo Toke” Elmhurst, Long Island, New York Nancy I.ouise Talbot ’Nan MeGraw, New York Nursery Education Honest labour bean a lovely face WSGA I. 2 WAA I Cosmopolitan Club I Alpha Chi Omicron 1, 2, Secretary 2 SCA 1, CorrcsjxMul-ing Secretary 2 Inter-Fraternity • Soror-ity Council 2 Loretta Lee Thayer Swannee Whitney Point, New York Mary Ann Thomas Thomas” Southampton, New York Food Service Administration Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, an excellent thing in teaman Littluc Theatre 1 Chorus 1, 2 WSGA i. i Alpiia Sicilia Delta 1, 2 Kampus Kapers 1, 2 Nursery Education A penny for your thoughts” Chorus 1 WAA 1 SCA 1, Treasurer 2 Cosmopolitan Club 1 Voice 1 WSGA 1 Rochelle Tischer Shelley” Wcstcrlo, New York Nursery Education Whistling to keep myself from being afraid Voice 2 WSGA 1, 2 House President of Hill Dorm 2 SCA 1. 2 Albert John Vance Jr. Al Ganscvoort, New York Poultry Time is but the stream I go a-fishing in Poultry 1 Rod and Gun Club 1, 2 Livestock Club 2 Intramurals 1, 2 Y Nursery Education A house of dreams untold WSGA I, 2 Chorus 1, 2 SCA 1, 2 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, 2 Joan Helen VanDeursen Joanie” Troy, New York Barbara C. Weeks Robbie” Altaniont, New York Nursery Education What you do still betters what is done WSGA Secretary 1 Alpha Sigma Delta 1, President 2 SCA 1, Secretary 2 Inter-Fraternity • Sorority Council 2 Secretary 2 Orange Key 2 WAA 1 Little Theatre 2 Hill Melotones 1 Kampus Kapers I Rijth Weinstein Rut hie” Mechanicville, New York Elizabeth Weippert Betty Poughkeepsie, New York Nursery Education I think true love it never blind WSGA 1. 2 Hill Whispers 1. Copy Editor 2 Vice President of Hill Dorm 1 SCA 2 Nursery Education The better day, thQ better deed WSGA 1, 2 Business Club 1, 2 WAA 2 Chorus 1, 2 SCA 1, 2 Jean Evelyn Wheeler Tweetie” Albany, New York Food Service Administration As true ns I live” WSGA 1, 2 Alpha Sigina Delta 1 2 Orange Key 2 Student Council 1 SCA 2 Little Theatre 2 Eugene L. Whiting King Glenford, New York Agricultural Engineering Let ut have peace Little Theatre 1 Farm Machinery Club 1, 2 Zcta Alpha Phi Fraternity 1 Intramural Corresponding Secretary 2 Football 1 Joan Lee Wilson “Joanic” Cohoes, New York Shirley Ann Yerina “Shirl” Little Falls, New York Food Sendee Administration To lend a hand Voice 1 WSGA 1, Treasurer 2 Chorus 1, 2 Food Service Administration A woman's work is never dond’ WSGA 1. 2 Rod and Gun Club 1, Secretary 2 Alpha Sigma Delta I, 2 Cosmopolitan Club 1. 2 Orange Key 2 Student Council Representative 2 Meredith V. Yerxa Merry Bangor, Maine George R. Sawin III Altamont, New York Nursery Education Better lute than never' WSGA 1, 2 Chorus 1 Rod and Gun 1, 2. Agronomy 'One of life’s hopefuls DON VOYAGE! Comes the time of hand-clasp In the cool May evening When newcomers to the crass world Step over the imaginary line Overwhelmed with love and kind thoughts. Our family scatters To the four points of the compass. We say, ITI see you in August.” Thus reassured, we, on this warm May night Take leave of each other With this book as our passport T o place of memory. Happy journey! Y In Memoriam EARL HENRY HODDER 1892-1955 We cannot put upon a small tabler of bronze What one hundred forty-two persons wish to say And have said again and have felt about his friendship. He was the eldest of our honored body and It respected him for being the eldest. And his brochures and notes and letters And admonitions and personal greetings Tied and will always tie us to His affection—his students, his alumni, His school. He has grown beyond the need of us And our recognition. May it be accepted, even now, Lest we may be deprived of honor to ourselves I I DIVISION OF HOME ECONOMICS ?57 DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE % ee M ?957 The class of '57 began its participation in campus events with High School Day. At that time we served as guides and demonstrators for prospective students in our major fields. Soon after, came the Harvest Moon Hop on October 31st. During the Christmas Festival, our class shared the responsibility for the success of the Festival. Members were active in decorating the Campus and buildings, arranging details for the Festival Ball and setting stage for the Chorus presentation of Petit Noel. Charles Hof fay and an excellent committee planned and carried out a Candelighting Ceremony as part of the Festival. Again the Juniors shared in the events of Open House and Moving-Up Day ending with the picnic which Juniors traditionally tender to the departing Seniors. OFFICERS DAVID RYAN—President STUART KAUFMAN—Vice President CLAUDETTE KELSEY—Secretary PATRICIA VANHOESEN—Treasurer ADVISORS MRS. JACQUELINE TREU MR. ALBERT IORIO 1 Then the season of mists— And orchard trees heat with round apples. Then the return to old friends And some, new-found. With the I ate-flowered, cricket-pierced. Warm to cool evenings, We think warm autumn will never cease. And even now, with parties New-husked corn and friendships being born, Autumn has its music, too! Oricutye An honor society whose members are chosen on the basis of service to the college. Orange Key acts as host to campus visitors, as faculty aid and student liaison with the public. Key members arc traditionally tapped by the faculty on Moving-Up Day. I 1 I ROSTER 1956 Mary E. Darron Kathryn Foster Adrian W. Krzykowski Robert C. Monroe William W. Pulver Margaret I.. Schicd Barbara C. Weeks Carroll M. deForesl Henry F. Gcerkcn John L. Lohret John A. Moran Donald F. Rutschmann Gloria E. Siwik Jean E. Wheeler Ronald Earrigan William P. Gcick Virginia MacDowall I.ogan L. Pomclla Gertrude Sandevold Donald G. Wagoner Shirley A. Ycrina ADVISORS Mrs. Phyllis W. Winkclman Mr. Carl C. Whitcbrcad I L 7 Student ( ouucti The Student Council consists of four students from the Home Economics division and four students from the Agriculture division with Alternates. It is the highest governing body on the Hill. The student body looks to the Council for the solution of the many problems which arise during the school year. i William Geick, President August Scali.se, Vice President Barbara Sholtes, Secretary Gordon Haner, Treasurer ADVISORS Mrs. Phyllis V. Winkelman Mr. Charles M. Gaffney THE FACULTY -STUDENT ASSOCIATION ‘Voice This yearbook is the result of the initiative and effort on the part of the staff members of the 1956 Voice. The contributions and amount of work put into action under the leadership of Marty Bolster, Editor, have brought this yearbook to rank with the best, making our year of 56 a memorable and enjoyable one. Special thanks comes from the Voice staff to Mr. John Grosvcnor and other faculty members for their help and leadership at the sudden loss of our advisor, Mr. Earl II. Hoddcr. If it hadn’t been for the help of our faculty, Mr. Grosvcnor and Mrs. Ruth M. Holmes, our deadline might not have been met. ■ STAFF Edit or-in - Chief ........... Associate Editor.............. Secretary .................... Business Editor............... Literary Editor .............. Photography Editor............ Art Editor ................... Copy Editor .................. Sports Editor ................ Advisors ..................... .. Martha Bolster Alfred Casagrandi .... Mary Darron . Carroll dc Forest Margaret Hof fay .... Logan Pomclla ..... Mary Pardy ... Jean Magsamcn ... Burton Kendall ... Earl H. Hoddcr John Grosvcnor Ruth Holmes 'rtytCC Our College paper has this year made an effort to have timely news, to encourage thinking, and to present feature articles of interest to the student body. Through weekly meetings, special activities, field trips, and conferences, we have strived not only to improve Hill Whispers but also to broaden our knowledge of the world of journalism. STAFF Senior Editor ........................... Bob Bennett News Editor ............................ Peggy Schicd Associate Editor ........................ Kay Foster Copy Editor ......................... Ruth Weinstein Business Manager ............ Patricia Van Hoc-sen Exchange and Circulation Editor......Jean Magsamen Sports ................. John Neely, Wayne Maybic Secretary .............................. Fthcl Brodic Advisor...........................Elbridge M. Smith rv CttCe Little Theatre completed its 1955-56 season with a full play bill. The group used its many and diversified talents in a wide variety of presentations: comedy, tragedy, fantasy, and farce. President, Carroll deForrest Secretary, Kathryn Foster ' Business Manager, Robert Monroe (?Aoncc Through the Women's Student Government Association women students are able to use action to advance their own well being. This association makes the rules and regulations for both dormitories and the girls off the Hill.” Girls are chosen to act as jurors in Student Court which is called when it is needed for women who don’t comply to the rule ll, --------- --------------------------------------- As part of the Christmas Festival, the Chorus sang the lovely French Cantata, Petit Noel. The Chorus had a very successful year ending with their musical program for Commencement. 7i a ne t Stude tt s44Aoctatt6 t HMD ‘BaaefraU 1955 Front row, left to right: A. Kr .ykowski M Delano i � , Second row: K. baker, M. Sears, R. Kennedy J KeUchcr P Vi’ ’ ’ NJ°ran.' Farf1«an E- Ha,R Roe, W. Hayden, R. Mitchison, R. Pendleton.’ ' ' ? ( oach A- Iomo- H‘ Shook’ ° Scored Opponents Onoonta State-Mohawk Vallcj Onconta State Morrisvillg Mohawk Valle P- P. I. Frosh Morrisville We They 1 a Tech 0 LO 4 Tech 12 7 2 '8cu6etfaM , n l t Pitcher, W. B � icc, K. Ra is- , row. � ,« M. a - •M Second row: Paul Burhans, iilvr-r Orach A. Iorio. (?Aeen£etute'i4, Ethel Kellam Dolores Price Barbara Sholtcs Loretta Gilbert Mary Sumter During the season, a total of 21 teams were met. Two of these were encountered three times and seven were met twice. These meets were dual, triangular and three larger meets and represent the equivalent of 35 team races.” On this basis, it appears that we came out on top in the cquilavent of 22 team races and lost 11 times, about .667 season. Opponent Won Lost LeMoyne ............................... 1 1 Hartwick ...............................2 Alfred .................................3 Roberts Wesleyann ............................ 3 Westchester ............................2 Siena ..................................2 N. Y. C. Tech...........................3 Canisius ..................................... 2 Iona ......................................... 1 Brock port ................................... 2 Montclair ..............................1 Oswego .................................1 Harpur .................................1 St. Francis ............................1 St. Peter...............................1 St. Bonaventurc ........................I Union Frosh .................................. 1 Delhi ........................................ I Farmingdale ............................I Orange County ..........................1 New Britain Teachers (Conn) ............I s4t6£etic s4 i4occattott- The W.A.A. is an organization for students interested in promoting athletic and social activities on the campus among the women students. Inter-collegiate play days are arranged by the Association along with other athletic events. WIN ! HR Gaiety is ushered in at Christmas on the Hill As we watch the campus fill with snow. The evenings, longer, brighter, Yes, the glowing lights do reflect From those little, low T.P. windows. It’s warm inside. The winter is lovely. We make deep promises to keep. DefiasifatettfaC (2£c i. Six departmental clubs flourish on our campus. They serve as a supplement to the classroom instruction in major fields. Discussions, lectures, movies and other activities arc informal and are centered around the latest developments in the particular fields of the student members. Other clubs and social groups exist on the Hill to provide enjoyable opportunities in which to develop friendships, poise and group spirit such as Rod and Gun Club, Newman Club and Student Christian Association. 'Socaicte i Service The Business Service Club has approximately twenty-five members. The aim of the dub is to provide students with experiences not available through regular class lectures, and to | erform services of a business nature for other organizations on the campus. (?6 z ttic£eesi @£ci£ The Chanticleer Club is the first chartered club on the Hill. We hold several barbecues each year and have leading poultry experts or movies at each of our meetings. Membership is open to anyone interested in the poultry field. OFFICERS President Donald Boughton Vice President Donald Rutschmann Secretary Paul Downes 'I'returner Mark Delaney OFFICERS President r Century Milstead Vice President William Pulvcr Secretary-1 reasurer Mary Darron The Farm Machinery Club is organized by majors in Agricultural Engineering. Meetings, held bi-monthly, arc featured with talks by representatives from farm machinery companies, movies on machinery improvements and operations, and discussions on machinery design and adaptation. ontcccdtcne OFFICERS President James Bromurski Vice Presides:I Alfred Casagrandi Secretary-Treasurer Maud Utter This Club is open to majors in the field of Horticulture. Meetings take place twice monthly, where activities arc planned to provide opportunities for members to engage in interesting, educational activities not covered in formal dasswork. 'Kiod euui ’RientteC The Klod and Kernel Club is organized to broaden the knowledge of subjects relating to soils and crops. Speakers on subjects about fertility, movies, and demonstrations by salesmen make up the programs. OFFICERS President Mike McCarthy Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Claudette Kelsey OFFICERS Pres den Robert Greene Vice Pre nleill Gene Vossler Secretary Dorothy Hiscrt Treasurer Janice Nixon Reporter C harles Hof fay Ad i isors Howard Sidney Walter Clark Speakers, field trips, movies, and general discussions arc projects of the Livestock Club. These arc offered to both juniors and seniors in any of the agricultural departments. Active participation of members in field trips are a main interest from viewpoint of lyjth cultural aspects and pleasurable companionship. TteeiMuM. The Newman Club is an organization made up of the Catholic students on the Hill ' to promote religious, social and intellectual activities. It has become a member of the National Newman Club. Annually is the Communion Breakfast and the St. Patrick’s Dance. OFFICERS President Peggy Schicd Vice President Audrey Scot-Smith S ecrefeiry- 'l i ea surer Margaret Hof fay “god and fyut (?lu Members of the Rod and Gun Club and its advisor meet twice monthly for programs which consist of speakers and movies, centered around various phases of wild life. Hunting, target practice, and fishing trips are organized for its members. OFFICERS President Raymond Mite bison Vice President Philip Tabor S uc ret dry-1 'nut surer Shirley Ycrina Advisor Louis Wade Student tnoitcun tteACiatiGU OFFICERS President Ciirroll de-Forest Vice President Rod Dressed Secretary Barbara Weeks Carres ponding Secretary Nancy Talbot Treasurer Mary Ann Thomas Advisors Katherine Parke Elbridge Smith The Student Christian Association is a member of the Student Christian Movement of New ork State. Its purpose is to come to know God and understand His ways through worship, study, fellowship and service to others. I [lllluiuuiuuiuiiinuiuiiUMUUiinuiijiuiimm DAIRY BUILDING pfiaten uti £ ' ______ £fr4i£o t BROTHERS Bennett, Robert Brewer, Charles Bui ha ns, Paul Casagrand i, Alfred Conners, Stanley DeForest, Carroll DiPietro, Dominick Drcssel, Roderick Farrigan, Ronald Geerken, Henry jaquinto, Frank Kaufman, Stuart Krzykowski, Adrian Lohret, John Mitchison, Raymond Mylsinski, Rolx'rt Orr, Robert Pannone, John Peck, Lawrence Peck, William Potter, Lawrence Prior, Edition R. Pulver, William Roe, George Roscboom, Lawrence Rosenthal, Ronald Ryan, David Ryan, Robert L. Shambach, Frank Schlupp, Werner Stambaugh, Peter I 076et tpeutt tei 'P't temtctcp President: FALL SEMESTER, Donald Wagoner: SPRING SEMESTER, William Gcick Vice President: John Moran Mike McCarthy Treasurer: William Gcick Lee Beac h Secretary: Don Rutschmann Theta Gamma Epsilon lias had as its goal in 1955-56 two aims: the improvement of the fraternity and the improvement of the social life on campus. Toward the achievement of our first goal, the fraternity house has been refurnished. A new basement study has been constructed and is in use. All of this has made living in the fraternity better with a more homey” atmosphere. Our social calendar has included a Candlelight Serenade Dance in the Little Theater, as well as a fall weekend consisting of a hayride and a house dance. The big social event of the fall, however, was the Theta Gamma Epsilon Autumn Leaves Ball,” on November 19th at the Hotel Augustan preceded by Open House at the Frat House. January Thaw,” our winter weekend, featured many seasonal sports and activities. This event was followed by our spring weekend. Rushing and Initiation play a big role in a fraternity. In the fall we initialed sixteen members into our brotherhood. Initiation was followed by a Fraternity Banquet. We climaxed a very successful year with a Fraternity Picnic the last week of school. All of the outgoing members wish much success to next year's organization in carrying out the ideas and traditions that we know have made Theta Gamma” truly great. OFFICERS 'get s4lfi£ pdc 'PnatvuUfy OFFICERS President Thomas R. Murray Vice President Robert Greene Secretary Walter Shook Corresponding Secretary Eugene Whiting OFFICERS Treasurer Anthony Pallotta Chaplain Mark Delaney Sergeant-at-Arms Walter Newell House President Edward McDonald It is often questionable as to the purpose of a fraternity. Unfortunately its commentary has not always been complimentary because of various factors that have arisen to place a fraternity in a controversial situation. The purpose of a fraternity is questionable, granted, but in most cases until one is actively associated with this kind of organization one can not necessarily learn to appreciate its existence. Then, and only then can the individual realize its significance, because he secs the benefits being derived by its members in such a relationship. Within this group the members exercise a dose and sincere friendship that can only be jjossible under the existing circumstances. Through inter personal relationship the members learn to understand and appreciate their brothers. eta. P t 'pratermity. Rush Party The Bela Chapter of Zeta Alpha Phi was founded in 1933. Hie fraternity is active in school service anti also supports functions of various natures, one being our annual Winter Weekend. This year our weekend was held on January 13 and 14. The weekend was a tremendous success and everyone enjoyed themselves. On Saturday evening, January 14th, a formal dance was held at the Hotel Augustan where a fraternity queen was crowned. During the November pledging period, our fraternity pledged thirty men. This year is the first time a fraternity house has ever been organized on the Hill. We have been successful in obtaining three apartments in the veterans housing units. We wish to thank Mr. Carl White-bread and Mr. John Davidson for their helpful support during the year. Banquet Annual Formal Snow Ball John Lohrct, hes denl Mr liverett Merrill, Advisor Ronald l,arrigan Thomas Murray Charles Tantillo Donald Wagoner ONOM1CS , SPRING 1 BOUQUET i SEPT- COUNTY FAIR Congratulations from FIRST PRIZE PURE MEAT PRODUCTS So in. PACKING CO.INC. ALBANY DIVISION ALBANY N Y America’s Foremost Automatic Electric Ranges Built by Americas First and Largest Electric Range Manufacturer iktpM You’ll find if easier to prepare better meals consistently, and special features like the Golden Griddle, Golden Fryer and Deep-Well Thrift Cooker will make your menus sparkle with variety. Hotpoint Automatic Electric Ranges give you many other conveniences, too! You can cook faster and more efficiently — your kitchen stays cleaner and cooler. 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Spaghetti — Meat Balls Sandwiches Beer and Liquors Mobilheat, Mobillcerosene COBLESKILL, NEW YORK Phone 641 and Mobilgas SCHOHARIE CENTRAL BRIDGE FLORENCE BEAUTY SALON 15 Division Street Cobleskill, New York Telephone us for a Breck Shampoo and Hairstyle Telephone 1231 RADIO AND TELEVISION HERBERT C. FROSELL 1 1 Division Street Cobleslcill, New York Sales and Service Telephone 15 COBLESKILL CLEANING TAILORING A. Chirieleison, Prop. 30 Division St. Cobleskill, N. Y. Phone 829-W Best Wishes DR. D. L. PEASE KEYSER BEVERAGE COMPANY Compliments of A FRIEND The members of the Voice Staff wish to-express their appreciation to Taylor Publishing j Co., Dallas, Texas, for the helpfulness and f courtesy extended to us throughout the pro-V J duction of this yearbook. To Mr. Robert Gray, V J —Jk our representative from Taylor, we are espe- — dally grateful. I r Im ArwkMt, tu IAHO VIM ««� «• fUllIWUVi C(W«m CAUAi. I!AAA FINIS” Bolster, deforest. . . 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