Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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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

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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.

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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