Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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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

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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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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