Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1940 volume:

HE WHO FINDETH KNOWLEDGE FINDETH LIFE The Schuyler Published by THE STUDENTS OF The Schuylerville High School SCHUYLERVILLE, NEW YORK VOLUME XIV 19 4 0 DEDICATION It is our established conviction, from the studied perusal of history, that no community can thrive in virtue and prosperity without the guidance of a ruler who trusts and loves, and, who, in turn, inspires a like confidence and affection in the hearts of the subjects. We, at Schuylerville High School, have been singularly blessed in having at the head of our history department such a teacher, a woman of fine courage and true justice, of keen insight and warm heart, a friend—Mary R. Healy. Io her we dedicate this 1910 Schuyler as the expression of respect we have felt and love we could never speak. BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated (left to rig-ht): John W. Cummings, Clerk; Dr. Thomas E. Bullard, President; James P. McGarry. Standing: Milton Larmon, James Mealey. ADMINISTRATION Board of Education Dr. Thomas E. Bullard, President John W. Cummings, Clerk James P. McGarry Milton Larmon James Mealey Oliver W. Winch, District Superintendent T. R. Townley, Supervising Principal Dr. E. J. Callahan, School Physician Francis W. Knight, Treasurer Zoel Nadeau, Attendance Officer Dorothy Webster, Collector Rachel C. Myers, Office Secretary 4 FACULTY Mr. Theodore R. Townley, Supervising: Principal— B.S. in C. E., Union College; M.S., New York State College for Teachers Mr. Francis W. Stanton, Science, Vice Principal-----------B.S., Springfield College Miss Helen I. Shannahan, 'French, Guidance— A.B., M.A., New York State College for Teachers Miss Mary R. Healy, Social Studies______________________ A.B., Russell Sage College Miss Dorothy G. Lasher, Commerce.........B.S., New York State College for Teachers Miss Mary E. Nolan, English, Latin________A.B., New York State College for Teachers Miss Emily A. White, English, Library____B.L.S., New York State College for Teachers Mr. George E. Decker, Mathematics--------A.B., New York State College for Teachers Miss Helen V. Roberts, Home Economics..------------------ B.S., Russell Sage College Miss Veleda I. Duby, Music— Plattsburg Normal; Mr. Orner W. Boivin, Physical Education------ Miss Elizabeth Myers, Grade 8---------------- Miss Mary Clancy, Grade 7-------------------- Mrs. Maude Northrup, Grade 6----------------- Miss Alice Haren, Grade 5-------------------- Miss Alyce Boivin, Grade 4------------------- Miss Alice Clancy, Grade 3------------------- Miss Mary Cooney, Grade 2-------------------- Miss Mae E. Northrup, Grade 1---------------- Bachelor of Music, Syracuse University _______________Cortland Normal School _______________St. Lawrence University _______________B.A., College of St. Rose ___New York State College for Teachers ________________Oneonta Normal School ________________Oneonta Normal School ________________Geneseo Normal School _____________Plattsburg Normal School _______________Ballston Training Class 5 1941) SCHUYLER STAFF Co-editors in Chief---------------------------------Elaine McGarry and Dorothy Pett Feature Editors-----------------------------------Marguerite Fremont and Mary Wood Senior Class Editors-----------------------------Marie Brown and Evelyn DeGrechie Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Class Editors..........Malcolm Bean and John Harris Business Managers----------------------------------- Mary Tanner and Edward Boyce Sports Editors--------------------------------------------------William Hoey and Donald Young Activities Editors------------------------------Thelma Remington and Leon Sparling Art Editors-----------------------------------Marie Holtman and Marguerite Nadeau Typing Editors----------Elsie Booth, Joseph Cheney, Louis Gagne and Donald Larmon Faculty Adviser..-------------------------------------------------- Emily A white 6 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The Schuylerville Chapter of the National Honor Society, number 1745, originated at Schuylerville High School in the year 1936. A few years later, it was given the name, “Lampadarian.” The purpose of this society is to encourage better character and better scholarship on the part of the students. In order to be chosen for the society, a student must rate high in character, leadership and service, as well as in scholarshio. The following students were chosen from the 1940 class: Joseph Cheney, Evelyn DeGrechie, Marguerite Fremont, Louis Cagne, John Harris, Elaine McGarry, Leon Sparling, Mary Tanner, and Donald Young. The present officers of the society are: President. Joseph Cheney; Vice-President, Elaine McGarry; Secretary, Mary Tanner; Treasurer, Marguerite Fremont. 7 Tho these walls be worn, And the floors be trampled bare; The spirit has been born. And will linger there. And many are the thoughts that long after will stray, Through the fields of memories to that bygone day. —Donald A. Young, '40 a CLASS OF 1910 Molio He who findeth knowledge, findeth life. Flower White Carnation Colors Maroon and white CLASS OFFICERS John Harris_____________________President William Hoey_______________Vice-President Dorothy Pett____________________Secretary Joseph Cheney___________________Treasurer Mary Tanner_____________Business Manager Ruth Patnaude— Student Council Representative Robert Callahan— Student Council Representative Class Song By the waters of the Hudson, ’Mongst historic shrines, Lies our nolle Alma Mater That forever shines. Chorus Now we’ve gathered Here together And oh! how we thrill Just to stand and ever honor Our dear Schuylerville. Now we leave our friends behind, School and teachers, too, Enter in another world And start our lives anew. —Michael Goss ’40 BEAN, MALCOLM: “Mac”—“Those Tender Blue Eyes” Marionette Club. Soft Hall (1), General Discussion Club (3.4), Servire Club (3.4), Loral History (3). Senior High Intramurals (3.4). Schuy- ler Staff. BOOTH. ELSIE: “Who’s the Biz Moment?” Publication dub (1). General Discussion Club (2). Bur- goyne t rier (2.3), Senior High Intramurals (3), Home Economics Club (3), Local History (4). BOOTH. RUTH: “Ruthie”—“Silence is Sweeter Than Speech” Junior Times Publications (1). Burgoyne Crier (2,3). General Dis- cussion lub (2). Senior High Intramurals (3,4). Home Economics Club (3). Local History (4). BOYCE. EDWARD: “Ed”—“I know a Little Girl ’at Adores Him. Traffic Club (1). Soccer (2). General Discussion (3,4), Treasurer of Junior class. Service Club (3.4). Dramatics (lub (4 k Senior High Intramurals and I mere lass (I. 2. 3.4). Varsity Basketball Team (2.3.4). Schuyler Staff. Interclass Boxing (1,2.3), Tumbling (1.2,3). BOYCE, JOHN: “Jack”—“Jack oj all Trades and Master oj ?” Marionette Club (1). Treasurer of Freshman Class. Fish and Game Club (2). Senior High In.ramurals (3), Service Club (3,4). Home Economics Club (4). BROWN. MARIE: “Ree”—“ Friendly, Kind.—Oh, Eterything Gcod” Junior and Senior High Intramurals (1.2, 3, 4). Intra- mural Representative (2), Publications (1). Junior-High Dramatics (1), Journalism Club (3.4). Discussion Club (3), Service Club (3. 4), Library Club (3). Dancing Club (2). Junior High Chorus (1). Dramatics (4). Var- sity Cheerleader (2), Office Practice (4). Senior Play. Schuyler Stan'. Assembly Piano Accompanist. CALLAHAN, ROBERT: “Doc”—“Got your homework done?” Junior High Publications (1). Junior High Dramatics (1). Intramural Basketball (1). Traffic Club (1). Marionette (1), Fish and Game Club (2). 'rumbling Team (1). Dancing Club (2), Service Club (2.3,4). Student Council (3.4). Senior Play. New Drivers Club (2). Jr. High Varsity Manager (I). Interclass Sports (1.2, 3, 4). CHENEY, JOSEPH: “Joe”—“Who can resist that grin and those tender blue eyes?” National Honor Society. Dancing Club (2). Junior High Publications. Dramatics ( lub. Intramural Association (Junior Manager). Freshman Class Treasurer. Orchestra (2.3,4). Burgoyne Crier (2.3.4), Service Club (2.3.4). Sophomore ('lass Treasurer. Interclass Baseball. Volley- ball and Football (2. 3. 4). Intramural Football (1, 2. 3. -t). Junior (’lass Vice-President. Senior High Intramurals (3). Dramatics Club (4). Senior Play. Varsity Baske.ball Team (2.3,4), Schuyler Staff. Varsity Baseball (1.2. 3.4). Varsity Soccer (3.4). Varsity Tennis (3.4). II COFFINGER, VIOLET: “Vi”—“Just look me up, Vm in the Telephone Book” Marionette (Mult (1). Intramural Basketball nn l Volleyball (1.2. 3, 4). Library Club (2,3). Service Club (2, 3. 4), Dancing Class (2). Var- sity Cheerleader (3,4). Burgoyne Crier (3.4), Dramatics Club (4), Senior Play. CRANDALL, LEONA: “Ricky” -“She's quiet—but Silence is Golden” Junior High Chorus (1). (ilee Club (2). Service Club (3. 4). Office Practice (4). De GRECHIE, EVELYN: “Eve”—“She'd make a good Sten- ographer for some man ” Junior Times (1). Junior High Chorus (1). Intramural Basketball (1.2. 3, 4). Service Club (2.3,4), Dancing Club (2), General Dis- cussion Club (3). Student Librarian (3.4). Journalism Club (3.4), Office Practice (4). Schuyler Staff. National Honor Society, Valedic- torian at Junior and Senior High Graduation. De GRECHIE, LORRAINE: “I'm a confirmed man- hater” Junior Times (1), Junior High Chorus (1). Intramural Basketball (1.2. 3. 4). (ilee Club (2.3.4). Library Club (4). FREMONT, MARGUERITE: “Kiki”—“Who could ever think that so much could come from such a little girl?” Junior High Student Council (Vice-President). Junior High Chorus (1). Junior Times (1). Intramural Basketball (1.2. 3. 4). Dancing Club (2). Service Club (3.4). General Discussion Club (3.4). Senior Play. Dra- matics Club (4). Schuyler Staff. Debating (4). National Honor Society. FRENCH. GERTRUDE: “Gertie”—“Anything for a quiet life” Marionette Club (1). Junior High Dramatics (1), Library Club (2.3). Senior High Intramural (1.2. 3. 4). Service Club (3. 4), Office Practice (4). GAGNE. LOUIS: “Louie”—“Absence (from School) makes the heart grow fonder” Junior High Dramatics (1). Junior High Chorus (1). Sophomore Vice- President. Senior High Orchestra (2.3.4), Dancing Club (2), Intra- mural Representative (2). Junior Class President. Burgoyne Crier (3), Senior High Intrumurals (2.3.4), National Honor Society. Senior Play. Dramatics Club (4). Varsity Track (1.2. 3. 4). Soccer (Captain) (4). General Discussion Club (4). Varsity Basketball Manager (3). Schuyler Staff. GOSS, MICHAEL: “Buzz”—“Best not to argue with him, he knows what he's talking about; if he doesn't, you'll think he does before he gets through” General Discussion Club (3), Senior High Intramurals (3.4). Burgoyne Crier (4), Local History (4). Jayvees Basketball (2.3.4). Soccer (3). Intere lass and Noon Hour Sports. Including Softball. Baseball. Football and Volleyball (2.3.4). Boxing (2.3.4), Associate Man- ager of Track (4). Varsity Baseball (2.3.4). Track (3). Interclass Basketball Manager (4). 12 GREEN, CLIFFORD: “Cliff”—“Women always love bashful boys” Junior Hitch Publications (1). Junior Hitch Thorns (1). Office Practice (2,3), General Discussion (3,4). Local History (3), Senior High In- tramurals (3), Noon Hour Intraniurals (1.2. 3, 4), New Drivers Club (4). HALEY, MARGARET: “Marge”—“The way to have friends is to be one.” Library Club (2. 3. 4), Dancing Club (2), Local History (3), Senior High Glee Club (3), New Drivers Club (4), General Discussion Club (4). HARRIS, JOHN: “Johnnie”—“Tell me not in mournful num- bers, life is but an empty dream. jor in the Gilded Hall of Fame, brother. it shouldn't be hard to find my name.” Freshman. Sophomore and Senior President, Marionette Club (1). In- tramural Basketball (1.2. 3. 4). Debating Club (3.4). Student Coun- cil (3), String Ensemble (3,4). Intramural President (2), Service Club (3.4), Nntionnl Honor Society. Schuyler Stuff. Tumbling. HOEY. WILLIAM: “BUI”—“A good sport from head to toe. a long way as measurements go.” Freshman President. Junior Times (1). Junior High Dra- matics (1). Intramural Basketball (1.2. 3. 4). Soccer (2). General Discussion Club (3), Service Club (3.4). Varsity Basketball Team (2,3.4). Vice-President, Senior Class. Dramatics Club (4). Schuyler Staff. HOLTMAN, MARIE: “Here and there and everywhere, she goes along and does her share.” Burgovne Crier (2,3.4). Library Club (2.4). General Discussion Club (3.4). Local History (3). Senior High Orchestra (3.4). Home Eco- nomics Club (2.3), String Ensemble (3.4). Senior Play. Schuyler Staff. JOHANSON, LILLIAN: “Lil”—“She does little kindnesses which most leave undone c-r despise.” Marionette Club (1). Junior High Dramatics (1). Service Club (2.3.4). Library Club (3). Senior High Intramurals (2. 3. 4). Dramntics (4). KEELEY, ELIZABETH: “Betty”—“A student, an athlete and a peach.” Junior High Chorus (1). Junior High Dramatics (1). Intramural Bas- ketball (1.2. 3. 4). Dancing Club (2), Senior High Glee Club (3.4). Library Club (4). LANG. EUGENE: “Bum”—“Revealing. Deep, and clear are thine eyes of wealthy smiles.” Fish and Game Club (2), Sophomore Class Vice-President, Student Council (2). Local History (3). Jayvees (3.4). Intramural Sports (1.2. 3. 4). Interclass Volleyball. Foot- ball und Basketball (2. 3, 4). 13 LARMON, DONALD: “Don”—“Me ami Edison revolutionized electricity ” Junior High Chorus (1). Junior Times (I). Tumbling Team (1). Serv- ice Club (2,3,4), Kish and Game ('bib (2). Dancing Club (2). Intra- mural Sports (2,3,4), Loral History (3). Schuyler Staff. Manager of Junior High Varsity Basketball. W; McGARRY, ELAINE: “A gentle maid with chestnut hair, a winning smile, and manner rare” Junior High Publications (1). Junior High Chorus (1). Library Club (2). Student Librarian (3.4). Service Club (2.3.4) . Dancing Club (2), Intramural and Interclass Sports (1.2.3). General Discussion Club (3.4). Local History Club (3;, National Honor Society (Vice- President). Co-editor on Schuyler Staff. New Drivers Club (4). NADEAU, MARGUERITE: “Mag”—“A dark haired, dark eyed girl who d be a favorite with those who prefer brunettes.” Junior Times (I). Junior High ('horns (1). Interclass and Intra- mural Sports (1,2. 3.4). Library Club (2.4). Dancing (2). Intramural Association S|M rts Representative (2). Senior High Glee Club (3.4), Office Practice (4). Schuyler Staff. Glee Club President (4). NARDELLI, CARL: “Never worry. never shirk, never kill yourself with work” Interclass Volleyball (1). Junior Intramural Captain and Manager (1). New Drivers Club (2). Dancing Club (2). Intramural Basketball (2). General Discussion Club (3.4) . Senior High Intramurals (3). Service Club (3,4), Senior Play. Interclass Sports Manager (4). Jayvees (4). Varsity Basketball Manager (2,3.4). Dramatics Club (4). OLSON. RUTH: “Ollie”—“They say curls attract.” Junior Student Council (1). Home Economics Club (2). Senior High Intraur-ruls (3.4). Glee Club (3.4). Library Club (4). Office Prac- tice (4). PATNAUDE, RUTH: “Pat”—“Several males have had a weakness for this blond.” Student Council (4). Burgovne Crier (4). Office Practice (4). Senior Play. Journalism (4). PEETS, JOSEPH: “Joe”—“I wish I was a little rock a sitting on a hill—Doing nothing all day long but just a-sitting still ” Junior Times (1). Junior High Dramatics (1). Traffic Club (1), Marion- ette Club (1). Junior Student Council (1). Intramural Sports (2,3.4), Soccer (2). Track (3). Burgovne Crier (3.4). Jayvees (3.4). Boxing (1.2.3). Tumbling (1.2,3). Fish and Game Club (1,2), Baseball (4). PETT, DOROTHY: “Dot”—“’Tis easier to smile than frown, here's a girl who gets around.” Intramural Association Representative (1). Intramural and Interclass Sports (1,2. 3. 4). Senior Student Council (2). Varsity Cheerleader (3.4). Vice-President of Senior Council (3). Secretary of Junior and Senior Classes. Li- brary Club (3). Service Club (3.4). Senior Play. Dra- matics Club (4). Office Practice (4). Journalism (3.4), Co-editor on Schuyler Staff. 14 PHARMER. MARION: “Where can he be?” Junior Times (1). Senior High Glee Club (3). Library Club (4). New Drivers Club (4). PORTER, ARLEEN: “Vicky”—“Mice things come in small packages” Service Club (3. 4), Office Practice (4). PRITCHARD, ASHLEY: “Ash”—“I'm not so tall, but I'm not a babbling brook” Junior High Dramatics (1). Traffic Club (1), Tumbling Team (1,2, 3.4). Orchestra (1.2, 3. 4), Burgoyne Crier (2). Local History (3). Senior High Intramurals (3). String Knsemble (3). REED. EDWARD: “hr—“Let the world slide, what care I?” Junior High Dramatics (1). Marionette (1). Traffic Club (1). Soccer (2). Intramural Basketball (2), General Dis- cussion Club (3.4), Senior High Intramurals (3.4), Service Club (3). REMINGTON. THELMA: “She's quiet, but only, we believe, because of her bash fulness.” Orchestra (1.2). Junior Times (1). Junior High Dramatics (1). Local History (3. 4). Burgoyne Crier (4), Schuyler Staff. SPARLING, LEON: “Leon's working day by day. All his knowledge sometime will pay.” Marionette (1). Freshman Class Secretary. Discussion Club (2). Sophomore class Secretary. General Discus- sion (2.3.4). Local History (3). Senior High Intra- murals (2. 3). Service Club (3.4), Salutatorian at Junior and Senior High Graduation. Schuyler Staff. SPINKS, EILEEN: “Wanna dimple? Inquire here.” Junior High Chorus (1). Service Club (2). Library Club (3). Glee Club (4). New Drivers Club (4). TANNER, MARY “Rusty”—“An adorable girl— prooj of the fact that brains and beauty may be combined.” Junior High Intramural Association President (1). Danc- ing Club (2), Freshman and Sophomore ('lass Secretary. Library Club (2.3). Service Club (2,3.4). President in '40. Burgoyne Crier (2. 3), Secretary of Senior Student Council (3). Journalism (3.4). Senior High Intra- murals (2.3.4). National Honor Society (Secretary). Senior Play. Dramatics lub (4). Office Practice (4). Business Manager of Senior Class. Schuyler Staff. De- bating Team (4). 15 TOWNS, WARREN: “Pop”—“Classes he wears but they are not rose tinted” Fifth and Came Clui� (2), Intercinas Basketball, Football, and Volley- ball (2), General Discussion (3.4), Senior High Intrainurals (3). WILLETTE, HELEN: “Frenchie”—“A darn good friend” Marionette (1). Ping Pong Club (I). Intramural Basket- ball and Volleyball (2,3.4), Interclass Basketball and Volleyball (2,3.4), Home Economics Club (2). Glee Club (4), New Drivers Club (4). WOOD, MARY: “Hutchie”—“Sweet in face and disposition ” Junior Times (Treasurer) (1). Junior High Chorus (1). Intramural Basketball (1,2,3), Glee Club (2.3.4). Library Club (2.4), Schuyler Stall. YOUNG, ALBERT: “Al”—“One day he came to school on time, and that's enough to make a rhyme” Traffic Club (1). Intramural Sports (1.2, 3. 4), Fish and Game Club (2). Service Club (2). Dancing Club (2). YOUNG. DONALD: “Don”—“Pm not blushing, it's merely my natural hue.” Traffic Club (1). Marionette Club (1). Boxing and Tumbling Team (1). Fish and Game Club (2). Intramural and Interclass Sports (1.2. 3. 4), Local History (3). Burgovne Crier (3). Service Club (3). Senior Play. Dancing Club (2), Dramatics Club (4), Schuyler Staff. Track (1. 2. 3. 4). 16 JUNIORS In 1937 we Juniors of 1940 were entering our freshmen year. I believe the first incident of real importance to the Freshmen was the election of officers. At the first club meeting we elected several of our classmates to superintend the duties of the class. John McCarthy and Charles Sherman were chosen presidents, Leon Mathis and Lucille Pett, vice-presidents; Rodman Funston and Donald Hewitt, secretaries; Harry DeLuca and Vera Lancier, treasurers. As time went on we finally became Sophomores. We were accustomed to high school now, but nothing outstanding seemed to happen. For our leaders in our Sopho- more year of 1938-39 we chose Robert Lang and Kathleen Ellis for presidents; John McCarthy and Lucille Pett, vice-presidents; Doris Wood and Mildred Coffin, secretaries; Charles Sherman and Harry DeLuca, treasurers. Our wheel of education kept turning until we became the Juniors of 1939-40. The arrival of our Junior rings seems the outstanding event which has taken place during this year. We also had several week’s discussion about our Junior Prom and our Senior trip. All in all, our Junior year was quite enjoyable, and we are looking forward eagerly to our Senior year. Our class officers for this year are: President, Mildred Coffin; Vice-president, Rodman Funston; Secretary, Doris Wood; Treasurer, Angela Natale. 19 SOPHOMORES We, the Sophomore class of Sehuylerville High School, began our march through four years of high school back in 1938. The problem of getting settled was solved during our Freshman year. Consequently, when we became Sophomores, we were well acquainted with the school and our classmates. The most important thing during this year was the election of class officers. Room 12 elected Charles Martin, President; John Sullivan, Vice-president; John Keeley Secretary; Harry Morrill, Treasurer; Edward Ellis and Charles Boivin, Student Coun- cil Representatives. The Sophomores in the Home Economics Room elected Shirley Pett, President; Josephine Arsenault, Vice-president; Edith Loomis, Secretary; Car- mella Falsone, Treasurer; Elsie Coffin and Juanita Ketchum, Student Council Repre- sentatives. 20 FRESHMEN One bright day in September, 1939, a group of awed and somewhat frightened students entered Schuylerville High School for the first time, as members of the Fresh- man class. Everything was different to us because in elementary school, we had all our classes in one room and had only one teacher, whereas in high school, we had a different room for each class, as well as many new teachers and new friends with whom to get acquainted. After we were settled, we set about appointing class officers. They were elected as follows: Room 10 elected Donald Forbes, President; Paul Coffinger, Vice-President; June Boyce, Secretary; Rudolph Greenwalt, Treasurer; William Harris and Marie Blodgett, Student Council Representatives. Room 11 elected Paul Beaulac, President; Herbert Roberts, Vice-President; Lena Sanders; Secretary; Frederick Pechette, Treas- urer; Timothy O’Brien and Marion Toleman, Student Council Representatives. 21 GRADES 7 and 8 GRADES 4, 5 and 6 GRADES 1. 2. 3 22 THE CLASS HISTORY The corriders of Schuylerville High are now trod by the feet of many Seniors who will soon leave here, never to return as students. Let us wander back through the many memorable years which we spent in SHS and point out some of our cherished memories. In the year, nineteen hundred and twenty seven, we had our first taste of school. One rainy day in September, or should we say, “'September in the Rain” one day,—well anyway it was raining—we started up the street hand in hand with our mothers, and it was a good thing they had us by the hand or someone would have had an awful chase through the water and mud. This was one day when the “mudders” won. To get back to the History—we were almost through the door w’hen all of a sudden, shrieks and cry-babies could be heard all through the building. We went through a door with “Kindergarten” written on it. Of course we didn’t know what it spelled then, but you’d be surprised what a couple of years of spelling, number work (not arithmetic), and writing will do for you in the line of education. The greatest volume of noise came forth when our mothers left the room and the wiser boys started teasing the girls. (Yes we had a brilliant class; we started teasing the girls the first day). As we drifted from grade to grade, we discovered that we were learning something more than how to play with blocks, but we still teased the girls. When we reached seventh grade, we had our first worry—Geography Regents. If anyone fllunked his regents he wouldn’t be able to pass. Mrs. Northrup drilled us until we could name the capitals of every state in the Union, something we can’t do today. In the meantime Miss Whiteneck was rehearsing for the first operetta ever to be pre- sented in SHS. Some of us took part. It was the first time that we had been on the stage since we recited “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in assembly when we were in second grade Eighth grade was our next stop on the rails of knowledge. We almost stayed longer after looking over all of our regents that were ahead of us that year. We were all set to graduate from grammer school into high school, when someone suggested that there would be Junior High Graduation from then on. At the end of one year in high school, we would graduate into the sophomore room. We’d at least graduate once in high school. Our Freshman year proved to be packed with surprises. The bright seniors in the class of ’37 decided that “(Freshman Week” should be a tradition here at SHS, but after they got through with us, Mr. Townley decided that the poor, defenseless fresh- men should be left alone. But we lived through one week of pledge-reciting, book- carrying, and singing of the Alma Mater at their request. This was the first year that we were welcome to go on the Senior High picnic at Lake Sunnyside. We decided that they had treated us with no respect, so we went by ourselves, declining their hos- pitality. This was the year that we were to graduate from Junior High School and the boys bought white flannels and blue coats, while the girls bought their first long dresses since the “ankle-length dress” of 1934. 25 After loafing through the summer we found ourselves in the sophomore room in September. With our spirits high, we decided to have a Sophomore Hop, but ended up having a Friday night dance. But as the months passed our Junior Year was upon us, and the Junior Rings were on display in our home room. We voted on the rings, and anyone reading this who doesn’t think we have the best looking Junior Rings ever bought by any junior class may write his opinion to the editor. Next in line was our Prom—the most beau- tiful dance ever held in this gym Many weeks we labored with our minds trying to decide on how we would decorate the walls and ceilings. Someone had a brainstorm and suggested that we have a garden scene with a fence around the gym, lawn chairs, and a well to be used as our punch bowl. This is the time our minds stopped working and our hands started. Every finger and thumb of every junior boy and girl had some- thing to do in helping to make our prom the success that it was—financially and other- wise. Then one bright morning in the following September we found ourselves in the Senior Room. We were THE Seniors of Schuylerville High School and the future grad- uates in the class of nineteen hundred' and forty. Our long awaited year had at last arrived and our Senior Play cast was about to be selected. “High Pressure Homer” was going to be the best play ever presented here in SHS and we think it was. The dress rehearsal was terrible, but the next night it went off as smooth as velvet—even if we did skip three pages at one time. The Barrymore ad-libs came in handy. Fol- lowing the play everyone was excited over the coming Washington trip. The morning was cloudy—in fact, it was raining. The “travelers” stood in front of the school wait- ing for the private cars which were to take them to Albany to meet the train. As the wheels started rolling—so did our stomachs. An empty feeling in our cylinders made us think of all the dances, food sales, and tag-days that we had worked so hard on. Now, in just one week, our great reward would be paid in full. Washington— What a time! New York—“What a place!” That’s about all we can say about our trip—You can imagine the rest. Every Senior boy and girl and both chaperones claimed they would never forget their experiences on the trip. Now, we are happy and cheerful but behind our Adam’s Apple there is a large lump and it “ain’t” a goitre. And ahead of us is graduation—the day we look forward to now—but soon we will look back at graduation as the day of our fondest memories. As the last thunderous roars of the Class of ’40 subside, we hope that there will be at least one pleasant thought left here in our beloved Alma Mater by which we may be remembered. —Elizabeth Keeley, —Joseph Cheney. 26 THE PROPHECY Yesterday I visited a famous fortune-teller to see if I could find out what the future holds for us. Many of the things she told me and showed me were not surpris- ing to one who has watched the Class of 1940 grow up. Gazing into her crystal ball, she reported that she could see me taking dictation from Ed Boyce, who had a position as superintendent of the Oneida Markets. Then she told me that within the year Marguerite Nadeau would be a reporter on the “Schuylerville Standard,” and that one of her first write-ups would be a report of Ruth Olson’s marriage. And, of course, Louis Gagne would have an orchestra of his own with a fine position on William Hoey's radio program. Then she told me that I might see the next picture if I would but gaze into the crystal. I saw a large limousine, unmistakably Mary Wood’s, at ‘‘Pop’s Service Station” where Warren Towns had a prosperous business. Mary was preparing for another of her famous jaunts. Usually they resulted in a story which she sent to Ruth Pat- naude for illustrations before it was finally sent to be published in the magazine which Joe Cheney owned. I was surprised as the pictures clouded over, then cleared again and I w'as treated to a glimpse of the New Centralized Schuylerville High School of years to come. As the rooms opened before me, I gazed at Elaine McGarry in charge of the history classes. Then as the rooms passed by in rapid succession, I also recognized Leon Spar- ling who was tutoring his English students, and Violet Coffinger who had complete charge of the girls’ gymnastic classes. As a large hangar passed before my eyes, I saw John Harris arrayed in grimy overalls making mechanical adjustments on the large air liner that would soon take off under the expert guiding hands of Pilot Eugene Lang. Dorothy Pett would be aboard as the cheerful air hostess. They, too, had obtained their high school goals. Next I saw the Saratoga Hospital which boasted of the expert services of Surgeon Robert Callahan, and w’hich had also enlarged its nursing staff with such efficient work- ers as Lorraine DeGrechie, Marguerite Fremont and Betty Keeley. I saw Clifford Green and Malcolm Bean talking together. Spread on a table before them were some intricate blue prints drawn up by Marie Brown. Clifford was advis- ing Malcolm as to the type of machinery he should purchase after Marie’s employees, Edward Reed and Joseph Peets, had erected the various buildings. I saw Leona Crandall as she came out of the large building where she worked for Jack Boyce. She met Ruth and Elsie Boot'h and the three started on their way to the business girls’ meeting which Margaret Haley presided over as president. Aileen Spinks was utilizing a lunch hour away from the office to get her hair set in the beauty parlor owned by Gertrude French and Lillian Johanson. The crystal revealed Mary Tanner as she turned in at the gate of a newdy built house. She met Thelma Remington at the door. It seemed that Thelma had very definite ideas for her home and had asked for Mary’s professional advise in interior decoration. Suddenly I found myself transported to a radio studio where I saw Don Larmon announcing Marie Holtman’s concert hour. In the background I could see Ashley Pritchard adjusting the gadgets of the control room. I could see no reason for the scene of the main street which confronted me until my eyes singled out the sign, ‘‘Don Young’s Bakery.” A figure passed along the street in the blue uniform of community nurse. Suddenly I realized that it must be Arlene Porter. A quick change of scenes and I w'as taken unawares as I viewed Helen Willette as superintendent of the Ackshand Knitting Co., in which capacity she was aided by Marion Pharmer, her secretary. Michael Goss, our famous electrical engineer, was constructing one of the most magnificent bridges in the country, and as a sideline, he helped his pal, A1 Young, think up new gags for his comic strip which was read by so many of the kiddies. The last scene to pass the crystal was that of an undertaking parlor. My thoughts first reverted to a possible accident, but all was explained when I spied the sign announcing that it was the place of business of Carl Nardelli. I thought of how- many of my former classmates had made realities of high school dreams. But my curiosity was satisfied, and, as the crystal clouded and be- came blank, I rose, thanked by benefactress and left the room. My head was swim- ming with thoughts of the successes I had just seen prophesied for our class in the years to come. 27 —Evelyn DeGrechie. THE CLASS WILL We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty, do hereby ordain, establish, and present this document as our Last Will and Testament before leaving Schuylerville High School. In so doing, we leave our much coveted virtues in the clutches of our followers. To the Junior Class we bequeath Room 1(5 where we enjoyed many class meetings and cheerful parties. Up on the wall is our little mascot which has been a member of our class for quite a few years. We give it to you in the hope that it will bring you the luck that it brought us. To the Sophomore Class we bequeath our good-sportsmanship and our initiative which we tried so hard to keep. To the Freshman Class we bequeath the common sense that we used in gaining many triumphs through our high school years. Now to the lower classmen of whom we are very fond, we should like to leave some of the abilities of the noble Seniors. Starting with the Juniors, we find them quite unaware of making any progress, so we hope these abilities will help them. First of all to Duncan Thorne we leave the wittiness of Kiki Fremont. Margaret Nadeau's roller skating ability goes to Vera Lancier, and, as she lives in Victory, she may be able to go skating at O'Brien's Casino more often. (No charge for the adver- tisement). Elaine McGarry leaves her singing talents to Betty Marinel in the hope that she may be able to use them. The wad of gum that Don Young has been so diligently chewing goes to Bob Lang. Rod Funston is the recipient of the unassuming manners of Pop Towns. Lorraine DeGrechie leaves her basketball prowess to Teresa Corsetti. Magnetic Marie Reulet is attracted by Marion Pharmers giggles which “Bob up and help her “Winney” new friends. Mary Tanner's neat hair dress falls on the head of Elaine Lang. Michael Goss suggests that his gift of gab be left to Don Hewitt, and so it shall be done. Our friendly Senior, Cliff Green, leaves his good- naturedness to Bummer Sails. To the Sophs, dignified or otherwise, we leave the following: The dancing feet of Elsie Booth are left to Elsie Coffin, and her sister, Ruth Booth, leaves her punctuality to class to Doris Plue. Violet Coffinger’s way with the stronger sex, the men of course, goes to Dot Toleman. Jack Sails receives the dancing talents of Louis Gagne. To Leo Kelly we leave the basketball ability of Bill Hoey. and Carl Nardelli’s position as manager of the basketball team goes to Napoleon Irish. Generous Dot Pett leaves her place in the family car to Johnny Sullivan. “Shirley you won’t mind accepting it, will you, John? Jack Boyce’s quietness goes to Charles Sherman, who could use it—espe- cially in study hall. Continuing, we find the self-confidence of Evelyn DeGrechie listed as a contribution to Faye Tanner. Then comes Lillian Johanson’s petitness which we 28 leave to Lucille Pett. Marie Holtman’s art talents go to Mildred Coffin, while Mary Wood leaves her commercial knowledge to Leo Nadeau. To Doris Sherman we leave Helen Willette’s ability to sit quietly in study hall. Arlene Porter may be helping someone by leaving her willingness to help in class activities to Elizabeth Hunt. The ability to pass notes which Margaret Haley possesses goes to Jean Pechette. We almost forgot to leave Loon Sparling’s beard to Pepper Martin, accompanied with a package of razor blades. Mac Bean hates to part with his freckles, but he has con- sented to leave them with Donald Neilson, if he promises to be careful not to disturb any. Leona Crandall’s shyness goes to Kate Farrell, followed by Betty Keeley’s good sportsmanship which is left to Juanita Ketchum. A1 Young leaves his height to Fred Boyce in hopes it will help him get up in the world. Somebody made a suggestion that Joe Cheney’s hair be left to Prof. Decker, but I think it may be left out. To the Freshman and some of the students that we left out of the Junior and Sophomore classes we leave the following: Ed Boyce’s romantic technique goes to Marshall Wood, and Ruth Olsen’s ability to wear make-up rests on the shoulders— or should we say face—of Louise Martinel. To Stella Seney we leave the demure manner of Eileen Spinks and her dimples are included—so help yourself. Gertrude French’s long finger nails are handed to Veronica Young. The happy-go-lucky spirit of Joe Peets goes to Frank Sirchia, while Zark McCarthy receives the chemistry knowl- edge of Ashley Pritchard. Bob Callahan’s dependabilitv goes to Julia Honeywell. The nice pocketbook that Ruth Patnaude has been carrying to class every day is left to Helen Pleshko, but it’s empty so don’t feel too happy about it. We looked in vain trying to find someone to fill the face of Eugene Lang, for his good looks should be left to someone, so to the Junior boy who thinks that he can fill the face of Eugene we leave his good looks. Johnny Harris, our dear president, leaves his political plat- form to his brother. Bill Harris, in the hope that Bill will be as successful as John was in politics. To Harry De'Luca, Don Larmon leaves his good humor and wit which he kept stored up for chemistry class. Marie Brown’s seriousness goes to Angela Natale, while Thelma Remington’s quiet manner is left to Kathleen Ellis. We also leave Ed Reed’s ambition to Alex Nadeau. Now that our Will has been drawn up and signed, we, the Class of Nineteen Hun- dred and Forty, are proud in announcing that we will graduate from Schuylerville High School in June, but that our thoughts and ideals will remain here in our Alma Mater. Signed, this 26th day of April, 1940 Joseph Cheney. Witnesses: John Harris, Mildred Coffin, Charles Martin. 29 SENIOR PLAY The Cost Mrs. Chester Woodruff___ Mr. Chester Woodruff____ Junior Woodruff_________ Boots Woodruff__________ Arlene Woodruff_________ Zenith__________________ Aunt Cora_______________ Mrs. Margaret Taylor____ Wade Wainright__________ Homer Hampton Haywood Bunny Taylor____________ Chetwynde Cluett________ Marguerite Fremont ------Donald Young ----Robert Callahan ----Violet Coffinger --------Mary Tanner ------Marie Brown -----Marie Holtman -------Dorothy Pett -----Joseph Cheney -------Louis Gagne _____Ruth Patnaude -------Carl Nardelli “High Pressuro Homer” is one of the most fascinating and diverting comedies of family life. The entire action of the play takes place in the living room of the Woodruff family. And what a family it is! Mother Woodruff “just adores” going to funerals because she finds them so stimulating and meets so many of her friends there. Father Woodruff loves to go to fires; nothing else gives him such keen joy. Junior Woodruff, their son, is of a mechanical bent. He can fix anything (and does). Boots, their daughter, loves to act, and is rehearsing a part at the most inopportune times. Amidst all this confusion Aunt Cora arrives bringing with her what turns out to be a pet, and that, too, is of a most unusual nature. Arlene, the Woodruff’s adopted daugh- ter, is practically engaged to Homer Hampton Haywood, who believes in employing high pressure salesmanship methods. Since Homer, a typical go-getter, always knows more than his employer, he never holds a job very long. But that doesn’t bother him —he goes blithly on his w'ay inventing new ways of making a fortune. Finally young Wade Wainright arrives on the scene and falls a victim to Arlene’s charm. When the self-assured and confident Homer plunges the entire Woodruff family into grief, Arlene breaks her engagement and vows never to see Homer again. But our indom- itable hero has several cards up his sleeve, and he proceeds to play them with the cleverest and most comic effects. The laughs continue right up to the final curtain. The atmosphere of family life was created by a fine cast under the direction of Miss Mary Nolan. 30 WASHINGTON TRIP On Monday morning, April 8, 1940, in a downpour of rain, a group of excited Seniors left the New York Central Station at Albany. They were bound for Wash- ington, D. C. We arrived in New York City at 12:15 P.M. and immediately took a ferry to Jersey City, where we boarded the Baltimore and Ohio for Washington. This was something new for many of us, and proved to be very exciting, even though our stomachs did heave with the motion of the train. We arrived in Washington at 6:15 P.M. and were taken by taxi to Hotel Burlington, where we visited while in the city. We were all very tired, and it was raining so hard, we couldn’t get a very good picture of the city. The evening was free, and many of us enjoyed the music of George Duffy’s Orchestra in the Carleton Hotel. This little hotel will always be remembered by the boys, especially because of their pocketbooks. The second day of the trip consisted of sight seeing. In the morning we visited the Franciscan Monastery. Its beautiful altars and shrines were very impressive to us. We then proceeded to the F. B. I., where a fingerprint expert conducted us through the entire building. Our next stop was at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving where we beheld the making of United States paper money and postage stamps, before our very eyes. Next we visited the White House. The rooms which we saw were very beautiful. Our last stop was at the Washington Monument, the top of which was reached by elevator, though many of us walked the 889 steps to the top. All of Tuesday afternoon was spent at the Capitol, visiting Congress, and at the National and Smithsonian Museums. In the Capitol we were permitted to see the Senate and House of Representatives in session. In the National and Smithsonian Museums we saw the Spirit of St. Louis, the plane used by Lindbergh on his first non-stop trans-Atlantic flight. We saw, also, gowns of former president’s wives. In the National Museum we saw the skeletons of many pre-historic animals, and we left only when we were put out at closing time. After dinner, the ride to the Congres- sional Library, best seen at night when it is beautifully illuminated, was enjoyed. Of particular interest were the noted Gutenberg Bible, the original Declaration of Inde- pendence, and the Constitution of the United States, the smallest volume in the world, and the beautiful Mosaic figure which is made of thousands of pieces of different col- ored stones. Wednesday morning we stopped first at the George Washington Memorial at Alexandria. Then we motored to Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. Here we saw his tomb, his servants’ headouarters. and his beautiful gardens. Our next stop was at the beautiful Arlington National Cemetery. Our visit to the Un- known Soldier’s grave filled us wih a very partiotic feeling. We also visited the Amphitheater. In the afternoon we traveled to Annapolis, Maryland, where we saw the midship- men on parade. W’hile there, we made a tour of some of the famous buildings and saw the largest indoor swimming pool in the world. The tomb of the great naval hero, John Paul Jones, was of interest to us. The many sub-chasers, cruisers and war vessels were also exciting. That evening many of the girls soaked their feet in the bath tubs, while others went out and enjoyed the company of fellow students. On Thursday morning at 8:30 we left Washington and arrived in New York City at 5:30 P.M. While in New York, we went through Radio City, enjoyed many shows, including the Gaiety and finally took the National Broadcasting Company Studio tour. This proved to be quite interesting and exciting. The rest of the time in New York was spent in entertainment including the Radio Service Broadcast. After some last minute shopping had been done, we left on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock and arrived in Albany at 6:30 P.M. We arrived home tired and at the same time very glad for we had seen and shared something that will remain in our hearts forever. We only hope and wish that our successors, the Juniors, will be as successful as the class of ’40 was in being able to take the glorious trip. 31 —Marguerite Fremont. HIGHLIGHTS 1927 Found a group of frightened girls and boys taking their first step into the wide, wide world by entering the kindergarten at S.H.S. 1929 Marie Brown experienced her first fire drill. It seemed so real, she thought she saw smoke. Lorraine DeGrechie and Marguerite Nadeau wore their aprons to school, and the teacher made them stay after school and clean up the room. Betty Keeley was heartbroken because the teacher took her precious bag of of candy. When she received it back the next day, Betty reported half of it missing. As punishment for making faces at a fellow student, Thelma Remington re- members having to stand up in front of the class. 1930 Ruth Olson will never forget the “licking” she got because at recess she went out and got her feet wet. She had on a new pair of red boots, too. 1931 Usually Mary Wood could be found staying after school, trying in vain to do her long-division examples. 1932 We all remember the day Evelyn DeGrechie gave Bob Callahan a slap in the face in geography class. 1936 Marie Holtman, as a freshman, gave her first real talk which lasted for fifteen minutes. For her noble efforts, Marie received a zero. This same year ushered frightened Leona Crandall to S. H. S. 1938 Arlene Porter joined our group and became a student at S. H. S. 1940 Don Young says he will never forget Bob Callahan’s sojourn with the Hindu in the hall. Many will remember the basketball game in gym class which resulted in two black eyes for Evelyn DeGrechie. 32 VARSITY BASKETBALL The Sehuylerville Black Horses have done a great deal for Schuylerville High School in the line of sports this year. They won fifteen out of eighteen games during the 1939 and 1940 season. They finally completed their schedule as co-champions with Stillwater. The Schuylerville boys had a real treat this year in having a game with their oldest rival, Hoosick Falls. The Black Horses felt as though they had to win to add a victory over Hoosick Falls and they did win 27 to 20. The boys ranged from five feet eight inches, to the tallest, who was six feet four inches tall. They worked beautifully under the supervision of Coach Francis W. Stanton. BASKETBALL SCORES S.H.S. OPP. 17 Ballston 12 34 Burnt Hills 14 24 Stillwater 27 34 Salem 21 23 Salem 21 41 Greenwich 19 33 Corinth 31 43 South High 14 19 Luzerne 16 33 Ballston 19 39 Burnt Hill 16 22 Stillwater 32 28 Greenwich 9 35 Corinth 21 43 South High 21 43 Luzerne 27 27 Hoosick Falls 20 29 Whitehall 34 567 334 35 Left to right. Seated: F. Sirchia. V. Pleshko. C. Nardelli. A. Pleshko, M. Goss. E. Lang. W. Venn. Standing: R. Funston, F. Boyce, H. Morrill, J. Sullivan. Sherman. D. Nadeau, T. O’Brien. R. Lang. Manager, Coach Decker. Third row: Cheerleaders: Matilda Hebert. Ann Callahan. Patricia Walsh. Thelina Connie� Cathryn Salley. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL—1939-40 TRACK—1939 Left to right. First row: L. Nary, F. Coffin. J. Hewitt. L. (Jagne. R. LaPann, A. Loomis, H. Hibbert, J. Haley, Coach Boivin. Second row: C. Fields. J. Guardiola. C. Martin. J. McCarthy, C. Dumas, ,1. Boyce. H. Morrill. L. Willette. Third row: K. Towns, R. Pratt. R. Tubbs. L. Kelly. L. Nadeau. J. Harris. W. Boyce. Fourth row: F. Boyce, T. Smith. J. Oamache. K. F.llis. N. Irish. A. Pritchard, W. Hewitt. 36 Left to right: First row: R. McCarthy, M. Goss, J. Callahan, C. Martin, C. Dumas, R. Funston, L. Kelly, Keeley, Coach Boivin. J. Second row: C. Sherman, L. Nadeau, G. Shaver, J. Cheney, F. Sirchia, C. Boivin. BASEBALL— 1939 Schuylerville High’s baseball team got off to a fine start in 1939. But Fate or hard luck soon shattered a very good campaign, to the score of two wins over Greenwich and one over Corinth, vs. eight losses to other county schools. The team was a well-rounded one that should have gone easily to greater things. Cyril Currier was in the hurler’s box, and Jack McCarthy was behind the bat. Jack Keeley played a good game at short stop. Cliff Dumas also pitched some good games, while Joe Cheney guarded first base, with George Shaver on third. Some of the feature fielders were Charles “Pepper” Martin, Frank Coffin, and Mike Goss. Besides these, there were many others—veterans and rookies—all of whom are back this Spring except Coffin and Currier. Despite the last season, 1939, in Coach Boivin’s time here, his teams have won 50 and lost 20 baseball games. 37 Left to right. Seated: C. Sherman. C. Dumas. H. Mezera, R. Punston. J. McCarthy, C. Martin. L. Nadeau. Second row: C. Boivin. A. Pleshko. .7. Keeley. N. Irish. G. Shaver. E. Boyce. H. Morrill. W. Venn, ('oach Boivin. Third row: C. Fields. J. Harris. J. Cheney. R. Lang. J. Haley. Fourth row: F. Boyce. D. Nadeau. L. Nary. .!. Sullivan. H. Rooke. P. Coffinger. R. Greenwalt. L. Salley. SOCCER—1939 Left to right: F. Boyce. H. Mezera. W. Hoey, .1. Cheney. G. Shaver. It. Callahan. Mr. Decker, Coach. TENNIS—1939 38 SERVICE CLUB Service Club, whose motto is “cleanliness, courtesy, cooperation and control,” is for the benefit of those who wish to render service to Sehuylerville High School and also serves as a medium for social intercourse. In the past year the Service Club has been very active. The annual Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis drives, under the direction of this club, surpassed the usual fund of previous years. Also the Service Club published their first handbook to aid the 1940-41 Freshmen. This year the club constitution was amended. These amendments pertain to the election of club members. Election of officers took place at an early meeting. Those elected were: President________________________________Mary Tanner Vice President_______________Joseph Cheney Secretary ------------------ Elaine McGarry Treasurer--------------------- Carl Nardelli Activity Chairman____________Violet Coffinger 41 DRAMATICS GLEE CLUB 12 ORCHESTRA STRING ENSEMBLH LIBRARY CLUB GENERAL DISCUSSION CLUB 45 LOCAL HISTORY CLUB 46 CLASS OF 1940 First Grade 49 THE FACULTY JR. ACTORS' WASHINGTON CHAPERONE TYPIST COACH SENIOR PERSONALITIES Best Boy Student-----------Leon Sparling Best Girl Student-------Evelyn DeGrechie Best Looking Boy-------------------Eugene Lang Best Looking Girl---------Elaine McGarry Best Boy Dancer---------------------Louis Gagne Best Girl Dancer__________________Dorothy Pett Best Boy Athlete-----------William Hoey Best Girl Athlete--------Elizabeth Keeley Best Personality, Boy.........John Harris Best Personality, Girl____Elaine McGarry Happy-go-lucky Boy..........Donald Young Happy-go-lucky Girl..Marguerite Fremont Wittiest Boy................Donald Young Wittiest Girl--------Marguerite Fremont Neatest Dressed Boy---------Joseph Cheney Neatest Dressed Girls___Mary Tanner and Ruth Olson Friendliest Smile, Boy_______________John Harris Friendliest Smile, Girl___Elaine McGarry Favorite Song-Wind and the Rain in Your Hair Favorite Actor............Mickey Rooney Favorite Actress—Dorothy Lamour, Bette Davis Favorite Orchestra_____________Kay Kyser Favorite Book--------Gone With the Wind Most Original Boy...........Joseph Cheney Most Original Girl---Marguerite Fremont Most Popular Boy..........Joseph Cheney Most Popular Girl_________________Dorothy Pett Favorite Movie-------Gone With the Wind One Most Likely to Succeed_____John Harris Quietest Boy----------------Leon Sparling Quietest Girl---------------Eileen Spinks Sleepiest Boy—Edward Reed and Joseph Peets Sleepiest Girl-----------------------Marion Pharmer Friendliest Boy-----------------------John Harris Friendliest Girl---------------------Elaine McGarry Most Versatile Boy-------------John Harris Most Versatile Girl________________Dorothy Pett Favorite Study___________________History Favorite Radio Personality—Jack Benny and Charlie McCarthy 51 SENIOR FAREWELL We the class of 1940. have reached the goal toward which we have labored and at this point upon our path, we pause and, turning about, cast a lingering glance over the trail behind. It is a winding trail. As we look backward, we see those who have made it possible for us to graduate—our parents, with their loving care; the Board of Education, who haveprovided for our comfort and our progress; our teachers, wit their patient instruction—what a debt we owe them and how heartily we thank them as we say good-by to our high school days. We are what you have made us and throughout the coming years we shall reflect your influence. We of Schuylerville High School have passed the first milestone. Our feet are set firmly in the right direction—our faces are toward the future, our eyes are on the distant goal. America calls for a new type of young pioneer. That is the chal- lenge to the class of 1940. America needs youth with staunch spirit and high courage who will blaze new trails and take their places as patriotic citizens. We accept this challenge because: There is a destiny that makes us brothers. No one goes his way alone, All that we put into the lives of others, Comes back into our own. 52 53