Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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HISTORY In the beginning of our closing year in high school we elected our senior officers, headed by Fred Van Deusen as President. The other officers being Jeanne Driscoll, our Vice President, Roger Sherman, our Secre- tary, and Joe Lenz, our Treasurer. Fred Van Deusen and Anne Hughes put in the good word for the seniors as representatives in Student Council. As for our rep- resentatives in the Athletic Association, Kathleen Bar- ber and Edward Archer were elected. The atmosphere at our Christmas Dance was joyous and bright, in the true Holiday Spirit. In April, that great day finally arrived when we left on the long-awaited trip. It was a marvelous experience from the time we stepped on the bus until the time we returned to Schuylerville, happy but ex- hausted. Now we are looking forward to greater heights to achieve. As we go out into the great country of ours may we remember the many things we learned and the great experiences we had together as the class of ’55. Good-bye, now, and good luck. P.S. By the way, we want to remind you again of the Senior Ball, entitled “Silver Bells.” Those intermission programs were really great. We will undoubtedly long treasure those gifts that Santa brought us on that gay holiday evening. PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Boy’s State—Roger Sherman. State 4-H Club Dress Revues and Demonstrations— Dorothy Haas and Elaine Fitzgerald. Capital Day—Albany—Dorothy Haas. Homemaking Award Trip—N.Y.C.—Elaine Fitzgerald. State 4-H Tractor Maintenance—Larry Peck. Senior Play—Dorothy Haas, Dick Cromie, Ed Archer, Gary Obie, Joan Murphy, Jean Driscoll. Tri-State Band, All-County Band 5 years—Dick Cromie. Tri-State Chorus Representative — Jean Driscoll and Elaine DeGrechie.

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Ten months and three years ago a new class was brought forth in this school conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all members should enjoy themselves and do a little studying too. We became engaged in our Freshman year by electing Joe Lenz, President, Dorothy Haas, Vice President, Jim Perrotta, Secretary, and Larry Heffernan, Treasurer, Pete Young and Elaine De Grechie representatives of the Athletics Association. Dan Mulvihill and Joe Lenz were our repre- sentatives in Student Council. Under the guidance of Miss Bellamy and Mr. Sevits, our advisors, we undertook our first activity, the selling of tickets for the Senior Play, “A Date with Judy.” In February we sponsored our CLASS Freshman dance. Our theme was based on George Wash- ington’s Birthday. Our Freshman year was brought to a close by a picnic at White’s Beach. Will we ever forget when the boat nearly sank with us. As we entered our Sophomore year we elected Larry Peck, President; Fred Van Deusen, Vice President; George Mabb, Secretary; and Sandra Drew, Treasurer. Larry Peck and Gary Obie represented us in Student Council. Marilyn Guard and Ed Archer both represented us in the Athletic Association. Miss Bellamy and Mr. Murtaugh were our advisors. Our class activities began with the planning for the first in a series of three amateur shows to be held throughout the year. Dick Cromie was master of ceremonies for the first show, Gary Obie for the second, and Frances Gailor, the mistress of cere- monies for the final show. Thanksgiving was the theme of our Sophomore dance, which was entitled “The May- flower Dance.” In spite of the rain, our picnic at Hedges Lake in June was an event long to be remembered. “When do we get our rings?” This was the chief topic of conversation as we entered our Junior year. Our class officers were: Dick Cromie, President; Larry Peck, Vice President; Anne Hughes, Secretary; Jimmy Per- rotta, Treasurer. In Student Council we were represented by Dick Cromie and Gary Obie. Kathleen Barber and Ed Archer faithfully fullfilled their duties as representa- tives in the Athletic Association. After the ordering of our Junior rings, the next topic was the Junior Prom. We decided on “Rhapsody in Blue” for our theme. We were a busy class indeed, for along with the planning of the prom we conducted three amateur shows. Kathleen Barber and Dorothy Haas were mistresses of ceremonies for the first two shows, while Dick Cromie acted as mas- ter of ceremonies for the final show. In May, the big event of the year finally arrived. In a soft atmosphere of blue, accompanied by music, Gary Obie and Marilyn Guard were crowned King and Queen of the Junior Prom. With this event we ended a happy and successful i Junior year.

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CLASS WILL We the class of 1955, being of sound mind do hereby make and publish our last will and testament, bequeathing our possessions as hereafter stated. We wish to express our appreciation to the Board of Education who have worked continuously for the betterment of our education and educational facilities. To the Faculty who have worked so diligently with us, we bequeath our admiration and respect. As a whole class we leave our feuding and fighting ways to the class of 1956. Elaine DeGrechie and Jean Driscoll—their places in sextette to Dawn Wilson and Charlene Hinkley. Joan Murphy—her Greenwich friends to Jean Germain. Allen Eddy and Bernice Dornan—their many quarrels to Donna DeFabio and Billy Santabar. Frances Gailor—her sweet ways to her brother, Eddy, who can use them. Larry Heffernan—his good humor to Edgar King. Kate Molloy and Mary Ann Allen—their all-round sports ability to Teresa Butler and Alta Peck as well as their lasting friendship. Dot Haas—her position on the cheerleading squad to any Junior who can use it. Marilyn Guard—her love for English class to Carolyn Peck. Dick Cromie and Larry Peck—their basketball ability. Anne Hughes—her ready smiles to Anne Bristol. Phyllis Fish and Kit Barber—their trips to Durdeytown to Teresa Fitzgerald. Fred VanDeusen and Timothy Williams—their subtle ways to Eugene Duff. Teresa Eustis—her favorite expression “Isn’t it the Worst” to her sister, Helen. Sheila Deyoe. Sandra Drew and Alma Hayes—their quiet ways to Betty Woodcock, Joan Wood and Brenda Villa. Paul Carter—his ability for doodling to any Junior with artistic talent. Louise Burch—her love for eating in school to Marilyn Dickinson. Lionel NorLandin and Jimmy Perotta—their habit for getting into trouble to Jimmy Ruff and Dave Carpenter. Gary Obie—his model airplanes to Bob Everts. Joe Lenz—his position on the boys’ quartet to Henry Peck. George Mabb—his uncontrolled outbursts in English class to Billy Barber and Chris Schmidt. Ray Seymour and Roger Sherman—their position in the Drum' Corps to Frank Sullivan. Elaine Fitzgerald—her love for 4-H demonstrations to anyone who has the ability. Eddie Archer—his acting talent to Eddy Molloy. Mary Butler—her enthusiastic attitude toward basketball to sister, Teresa. Howard Gardephe and Peter Young—whose enthusiasm for school and home-work we leave to Billy LeBarron and Tommy Drew. Bob Burch—his uncontrollable blush to Tommy Smith. Executrix