Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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RUTH WILLETTE—“Tootie” “Three Cheers for the Irish” Ruth especially asked me to write something about a certain Freshman at Union. It is very hard for Ruth to concentrate on studies from one week end to the next week end. Of course, also we’ll have to mention her arguments with Zoel and a “certain” Irishman over the comparative qualities of the French and Irish. Here’s hoping for success in your future undertakings, whether your boss be Irish, French, or just your own capable self. 41 42—President Freshman Rm. 11 Junior High Dramatics; 42-43 — Burgoyne Crier. Library Club: 43-44—Sports Coun- cil. Intramurals; 44-45—Senior Plays; Library Club (Vice- President). DENTON VANDER POEL—“Preacher” “Greenwich Village” Denton is noted throughout high school for his wise remarks. His witty sayings and clever ideas have cleared him of many social scrapes but somehow haven’t seemed to erase the zero from the teacher’s book for the missing homework paper. We have often seen him trudging up the Greenwich hill. Some people say he is out hunting, but why doesn’t he carry a gun? We wonder what species of dear he is pursuing. With his latent abilities, we feel certain that Denton will really go far in life ahead. 41-42—Junior Science Club: 44-45—Senior Discussion Club. Intramurals 1. 2. 3, 4. MARY YOUNG—“Youngie” “Sunday Dinner for a Soldier” Youngs are very well noted for their sweets, and one of their choicest sweets is Mary. She has a very pleasing personality which makes her well liked by everyone, especially by her in- separable companions, the two Theresas. Mary, who is planning to enter Oswego Teacher’s College next year, has been very diligent in her studios to further her am- bition even though her mind could have been distracted by an Army interest. We all are sure she will make a successful and popular teacher. 41-42—Vice-President Freshman Class. Junior Times. Intra murals; 42-43—Burgoyne Crier. Student Council, lntra murals: 43-44—Junior Plays. Discussion dub. Imramurals; 44-45—Sports Council. Service Club. Senior Discussion Club, Schuyler Stair. .National Honor Society (Secretary). Senior Plays. Imramurals. t 21

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ROBERT SANDERS—“Bob” “The Man Who Wouldn’t Talk” Bob is the quietest boy in the graduating class of 1945. It is apparent that he enjoys reading for he is almost always seen with a book or magazine. We have heard of no romance in his life but think he would make a good beau for one of the quiet girls in our class. Or maybe he has a girl from some nearby place. We hear that you would like to be a carpenter. May you build your way to success, Bob! 41-42—Intramural : 42-43—Library Club; 43-44—Library Club: 44-45—Intramurals. ANN ROGERS—“Buck” “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” Ann is one of the senior girls planning on a nurse’s career. Because of her efficiency and friendliness any patient would be happy to remain sick. Besides, we think that she would look something less than unattractive in a nurse’s uniform. We often see Ann in the midst of a group of girls whispering and giggling, both in and out of class, but as for her mascu- line associations we understand she stays on her own side of the river. Good luck to one of the most co-operative girls of the class. 41-42—Junior Times Publication; 42-43—Library Club; 43-44—Senior High Intramural»: 44-45—Library Club. Schuyler StafY (Kditor). Senior Plays. LESTER STILES— Bud” “Winged Victory” Say! did you get that trig problem done for today? Maybe Lester, the great mathematician of the Senior class can show you how to do it. He always was good at such things. Lester, too, excels in science and likes to experiment with chemicals. We all remember the “perfume” he put in the Christmas grab bag and the sulphur he had in English class one day last year. Maybe you will become famous for your great inventions some day, Lester. 41-42—Vice-President of Junior Student Council. Junior High Science Club; 42-43—Local History Club; 43-4 1 One-Act Plays; 44-45—Senior Plays. Intramurals. MILDRED WILLETTE— Tillie'9 “Woman in the Window” Tillie Willette is one of the small girls of the class, but her size does not represent the energy she possesses when her temper is aroused. She enjoys a really good argument. She is also seen writing to a fellow in the air corps. Tillie’s affections may change (we remember noon-hour ro- mancing of Dick and Tillie last year, and well, Martin wasn’t averse to the English class seating arrangement this year) but we’re sure that she will always have friends and de- servedly so. 41-42—Junior Timex; 42-43—Secretary Sophomore Class, Burgoyne Crier; 43-44—Junior High Intramural». 20

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FLASHBACK In September 1941, when we first wandered into our respective home rooms, we were greeted by a flock of new faces. The new members of our class, the non- residents, had arrived and we were busily getting acquainted with them and with our new home room teachers, Miss McCall for room 11 and Miss Shannahan for room 10. Early in the season the following class presidents were elected: John Riordan for room 10 and Ruth Willette for room 11. e enjoyed quite a few activities in our Freshman year. Our Freshman Five won both the senior and the junior games. Our members participated in quite a few activities, and really ‘“crammed” so that we could enter our high school. After the exams we all watched the bulletin board like a hawk to find out who passed and were ready to climb higher on the ladder. We were sorry to see Miss McCall leave us. but our Junior High graduation was very interesting. At the start of our sophomore year we were again in high spirits. Because of our large size we were divided again into two groups: Room 16 under Miss Ter- pemng and Room 9 with Mrs. Elwell and Mr. Yaple. Room 9 really outdid itself with the banquet for the faculty, the girls doing most of the work. The “battle of the sexes was evened up, however, when Beryl “Fitzie” Fitzgerald and “Rollie” Haley romped all over the seniors, in a highly popular basketball “scrap ” and then proceeded to leave us for the Navy. «i i 1» ft301? is time that we recei ed from Saratoga Springs High, Dick Inky Elwell, the live wire of our class. Nevertheless our class steadily dwindled as we lost Stewart Wendell, Edith Hayes, Marie Sherman and Isabel Brummagyn. our class president of Room 16. This office was quickly filled by Mary Alice Harris, and Harry Duket held sway over Room 10. As sophomores, we held our own during the scrap drive, and Room 16 went over the top in securing honors for the highest contribution. We disliked leaving our sophomore classes, but for the first time the class of '45 was entirely united in its junior year, in Room 12 under Mrs. Elwell. We were oc- cupying the traditional senior room, but we felt we had a good right, since we had been sp.it up so long. Bob “Obie” O'Brien was elected to hold the presidency of tii0 class. Everything went fine, until our cla’smute, Howard Hespelt, passed away with spinal meningitis. He was a real friend of everybody and was greatly missed hv the whole class.