Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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diner I glanced in at the city’s best beauty parlor, and there I saw Betty Hunt and Carmella Falsone who were both doing very well as hairdressers. My train left that night, but I heard before going that Ethel Coffin was a very happy housewife who lived in the suburbs of the city. I arrived in New York the next morning. That just about concludes my information about the Class of ’42. Do you know what Bill Rogers is doing now? “Yes, I do, Leo. I got a letter yesterday from Doris Sherman who is a teacher at Albany Business College. She told me that she saw Bill Rogers in Montgomery Wards buying a new tractor for his farm. Marie Hutchinson is doing very well as a bookkeeper at Wards, while Irene Pratt designs many of the dresses for the company. It seems that Juanita Ketchum and Elsie Coffin have set up in business, running a dancing school for bashful men. Elsie and Juanita take care of the dancing end of it, and have Tressa Osterhoudt to run the financial part of the school. I heard that some of the customers go to see the local Red Cross nurses, Shirley Pett and Edith Loomis, after they have had a few lessons at the school. Can it be the girls tire the boys out, or do they need a few lessons themselves? Doris told me chat Harry Morrill and John Keeley are doing fine in the night club business that they have started up. She closed her letter by telling me that Marjorie Yandell, Millie Quinn, and Josie Arsenault are all working at defense jobs.” Just as I finished telling Leo about this letter, the all clear signal blew, or at least, I thought it was the all clear signal, but I knew that I was mistaken when I heard my mother calling, “Hurry up and get up, Chauncey, or you will be late for school.” So ended my dream about the future of the Class of ’42. Chauncey DeGarmo THE CLASS WILL We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-two, do hereby ordain, establish and present this document as our last will and testament before departing from SchuylerviUe High School. In doing so we leave our much coveted virtues to our followers. To the Junior Class we leave Room 12 where many home room meetings and parties were enjoyed. To the Sophomore Class we leave our good sportsmanship. To the Freshman Class we leave some of the common sense that we have gained through four years of high school. Now to these loyal classmen we leave some of the abilities of the noble seniors. Starting with the Juniors, we leave these abilities which we hope will benefit them. First of all, to Marion Toleman we leave the pigtails of Eleanor Booth. We think Paul Coffinger could use the wittiness of Fred Boyce. Phelena Wood is presented with Ethel Coffin’s engagement ring. We think Jeanette Baine might like a little of Elsie Coffin’s cheerleading ability while Carmella DeMarco might like to use some of Helen Pleshko’s flirtations. We know Theresa LaFountain would like Doris Sher- man’s shorthand ability while Mona Gravelle might like Shirley Pett’s pretty blond 30

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CLASS PROPHECY The corner at 125th and Ninth Street in New York seemed to be a little brighter than usual on this hot July night in 1949 as I stood on the corner waiting for the uptown bus. Although I had been living in New York for nearly a year, it gave me a queer feeling when I heard the weird wail of the air raid siren and saw the lights begin to blink out one by one. Luckily, I stood near one of the many shelters, and, as I hurried down the flight of stairs into the dimly lighted interior, my arm was nearly yanked from the socket as I was pulled over to one side by a big muscular fellow, who looked more like Joe Louis in the dim light than little Leo Kelly, the Star reporter of the “Daily Times.” After the astonishment of our meeting had worn off, we began to talk of old times, and our chatter soon wandered around to our fellow graduates of S. H. S. I knew that Leo did a great deal of traveling in connection with his work, and so, I asked him if he had seen any of our classmates lately. “Oh! almost all of them,” he replied. “Just last week I was sent to California to cover a story, and the first person I met as 1 boarded the plane was the pretty air hostess, Helen Pleshko, who informed me the ship 1 was taking was to be piloted by no other person than Charles Boivin, the famous transcontinental pilot. And who should be taking the trip with me but the millionaire playboy, Loren Salley? Loren told me that he was going to Hollywood to hear one of his favorite orchestras, led by Johnny Bodnar. Loren also said that Ed Ellis was doing fine as a motion picture director, and that he was now directing the picture entitled “Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickles.” This story was written by Betty Peets, and the leading parts were taken by Margaret Williams and Earl Sanders. As I left the plane, who should meet me but IJlaine Lang, a very prominent hotel manager! We were driven to her hotel by her chauffeur, Douglas Powers, and as we left the car we were met at the hotel entrance by the doorman, Leonard Nacy. The clerk, Miss Mary Hathaway, told me that the meals in the hotel were very fine because they were being planned by Eleanor Booth, a very well known dietician. A very snappy elevator boy, James Parillo, took me up to my room, and on my way up I glanced at the front page of the paper, and there was the picture of a bomber crew who had just shot down their fifteenth Jap plane. The first time I looked I couldn’t believe it, but it was true. That crew was made up of some of my classmates. The pilot was Thomas Smith; the bomber was Bill Boyce; and the gunners were Bill Hewitt and Keith Towns. Yes, the whole crew were students from S. H. S., and even the machinist, was no other than Robert Pratt. One surprise in the paper was enough, but as I turned to the back page a big “Ad” caught my eye. It read as follows: “If you want the best undertaker in town, you want Dallas LaVoy, and his assistant, Thelma Mathis.” While we were at lunch, LaVoy had an attack of appendicitis and was rushed to the hospital by a very reckless ambulance driver, and as I left the ambulance I saw the driver was George Hathaway. We rushed Dallas to the operating room, and there I met the doctor, Fred VanderPoel, and his assistant, Leo Willette. Fred had become quite an expert surgeon out there on the west coast. No wonder, he had four very competent nurses: June Launder, Leona White, Marie Cormie, and Marie Nevins. I left Mr. LaVoy in their charge, and as I left I felt sure that he would be well cared for. I left the hospital and went to the Lockhead Aircraft Plant where I covered the story I was to get on this plant. During my tour of the factory grounds, I saw Leo Nadeau and Napoleon Irish who were two of the best electrical welders that they had. As I left the plant I was hailed by two very tough men, James Haley and Fred Boyce, who were working for the company as private detectives. That night I took the train for New York and was greatly surprised to have my ticket taken by John Sails who had a job as conductor. I had a very comfortable trip and stopped at the small city to spend the day. I learned from John Sullivan, the mayor of the village, that Charles Martin was coaching the high school’s cham- pion baseball team, while Betty Phillips was doing very good teaching the scholars there to speak French. I ate lunch with the mayor in a very nice diner, run by Helen Hathaway and Dot Toleman, who had gone into partnership. As I left the 29

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tresses. Jack VanDerwerker might like John Sullivan’s typing ability. We looked in vain for someone to use the eyes of Leo Willette so to the Junior who might like them, they are our gift to you. To Donald Forbes we leave Edward Ellis’ likeness for study. Iva French would like some of Carmella Falsone’s giggles. Jimmy Ha- ley’s dependability is left to Bob Wilson. George Hathaway’s dancing feet are left to any Junior who might like them. Betty Phillips’ willingness to help in class ac- tivities is left to Thelma Cormie; Bill Rogers’ trips to Quaker Springs to Mac Sails; Marie Hutchinson’s seriousness is left to Marie Blodgett; Betty Peets’ position in the ten cent store is left to Muriel Germain; Jack Sails' bowling ability is bequeathed to any young hopeful who would like it. Tom Smith’s ruby studded belt is given to Bob Galusha, while Tressa Osterhoudt’s dancing feet are left to June Boyce. Mar- garet Williams’ chemistry ability is passed on to Ann Callahan with hope that she may be able to use it. Charles Martin’s ability to argue in history class is be- queathed to Bill Harris. Leo Nadeau leaves his broom and dustpan to his brother Don. June Launder’s dimples are left to Jackie Drew, while Charles Boivin thinks Joe Corsetti might like his position at the Oneida Store. Leona White’s position as Secretary of Senior Trip Club goes to the next secretary. Jack Keeley’s basketball ability goes to Tim O’Brien. Thelma Mathis’ pleasing personality is bequeathed to any Junior girl who lacks this valuable trait. Bill Boyce’s card playing tricks go to Rudy Greenwalt, while Marie Cormie’s musical talents are left to Theresa Everts. Jim Parillo’s ability to play piano chords is left to Kate Salley. Mary Hathaway’s romantic technique is left to Jean Pechette. Now we go to the Sophomores with hope that they may use these assets to their advantage. Helen Hathaway leaves a few of her boy-friends to Dorothy Rus- sell; Napoleon Irish’s manners are left to Arthur Holtman; Dallas LaVoy’s happy- go-lucky spirit is left to Ronald Hunt; Edith Loomis’ position on volleyball team is bestowed upon Betty Brewer, while Marie Nevins’ friendliness is left to Theresa DeGrechie. Dorothy Toleman’s ability to pass notes without getting caught is left to Winnie Brown. Fred VanderPoel’s gift of gab is left to Dick Townley. We think maybe John Martin could benefit by Earl Sanders’ quietness. Bill Hewittt’s neatness is given Joe Biss, while Leo Kelly’s height is bestowed upon John Nevins. Mildred Quinn’s sense of humor is left to Doris Bean. Next, to the Freshmen we leave the following: Josephine Arsenault’s French ability is left to Eileen Nevins; Elaine Lang’s cooking ability is left to Mary Alice Harris; John Bodnar’s ability to play the violin is left to Martin Munson; Chauncey DeGarmo’s position in the lab is left to his brother Herb. Juanita Ketchum s ath- letic ability is given to Ruth Willette; Irene Pratt’s attractive hair-do is left to Edith Hayes, while Loren Salley’s dancing talents go to Arthur Charron. Bob Pratt’s great technique at doing dishes is left to any Freshman who needs it; Mar- jorie Yandell’s sweet voice is left to Kathleen Drew. We dedicate this yearbook to Miss Lasher who has shown a keen interest in our work and has helped us through many hard problems during our four years of High School. We are all happy to graduate from Schuylerville High School as the time draws nearer, but our thoughts shall always be here. Signed this 20th day of March in the years 1942 Elaine Lang ’42 Witnesses Thelma Mathis ’42 Joe Corsetti ’43 Muriel Germain ’44 31