St Marys Academy - Echo Yearbook (Hoosick Falls, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1950 volume:

f Alma Mater on the Hill Class Dedication This Year Book stands symbolic of the years we have spent in St. Mary’s. It is also symbolic of the work done by our teachers during these years. To these Sisters of St. Joseph, we, the Senior Class of 1950, wish to dedicate our Yearbook. tf'or their guidance and patience we are sincerely grate- ful and wish to express our thanks; thoughtful of this familiar saying, “Words are but empty thanks.” Thomas O’Malley, ’50 19JO ACADEMY ECHO Class of 1950 COLORS: Crimson and Gold MOTTO: Pro Deo, Amicis et Patria OFFICERS: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Eugene Slavin Albert De Luca Joan Rancourt John Ryan 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Personalities Most Popular Seniors Wade Hayden Katy O’Neil Most Nonchalant Seniors Joan Rancourt John Griffin Best Sports Eugene Curtis John Leonard Best Groomed Seniors Joan Murphy Eugene Slavin Happy Go Lucky Seniors Lois LaPorte William Fleming Noisiest Seniors Wade Hayden Mary Alice Holt Seniors Who Have Done Most For School John Griffin Mary Alice Holt Best Dancers Albert DeLuca Catherine Mahar Ann Marie Phillips Most Suave John Ryan Rita Shea Quietest Seniors Joan Rancourt John Leonard Best Mannered Seniors Ann Guiden John Cullen Best Athlete Thomas Davock Most Likely To Succeed Thomas O’Malley A 1 THOMAS OAVOCK the color to - •• v . Eugene curt is A knOCkdo cr men™ and « K� . ... .! b« t blow.- a word 1950 ACADEMY ECHO By These Degrees Ye Shall Know Them Father Walker—W. P. A. P. S Father Lynch—G. S. A. F. O. A Father Ambrose—Q. B. U. F. Mother Margaret Joseph—G. L Sister Mary Karol—W. W. S Sister Saint Jude—G. T. C. I. S. P Sister Clara Joseph—A. W. T. C Sister Samuel Joseph—T. E. A. S. E Sturmius Braun—R. H. C., W. H. P John Cullen—T. I. S Thomas Davock—L. O. B Albert DeLuca—M. A. M. C William Fleming—F. S. O. A John Griffin—A. I Anne Guiden—F. M Wade Hayden—J. A. L. O. F. A. P Janet Hennessey—S. T. E Mary Holt—G. A. D Lois LaPorte—A. W. T. D John Leonard—S. G Catherine Mahar—D. F Joan Murphy—F. L. S Thomas O’Malley—P. T. E Kathleen O’Neil---F. A. F. F Ann Phillips—L. O. A Jean Rancourt—K. W. W. A. S. M John Ryan—G. F. Eugene Slavin—P. C Rita Shea—I. C. T. A. B. O. S Seniors—G. A. W Kindergarten—R. T. F. I. O. F S. M. A. Students—E. A. T. P. O. K Wonderful Pastor And Powerful Speaker Good Sport And Friend Of All Quiet But Unforgotten Friend Guiding Light Words Well Spoken Good Things Come In Small Packages Always Willing To Cooperate Twinkling Eyes And Sincere Enjoyment Rest His Craving, Work His Plague The Irresistible Salesman Lover Of Baseball Me And My Car Future Sportscaster Of America Answers Incorporated Friendly Manner Jester And Lover Of Far Away Places Swell To Everyone Genius At Dedications Always Willing To Dance Shy Guy Dancing Feet Fun Loving Senior Pal To Everyone Fun And Fancy Free Lover Of Athletes Keen Wit With A Sharp Mind Gentleman Farmer Perfect Classmate Irish Clean Through And Best Of Sports Geniuses At Work Ready To Follow In Our Footsteps Explorers Along The Path Of Knowledge WILLIAM FL® f o no man � ’“nii‘bn?r.nnanBe. - GLIDED •The heart :WniV GRIFFIN � -«««. «°hneCe d‘t i° execute. His Wade l lo.s� . '«h as Hayden ha� P as his wit.� � As We See Them Name Nickname Likes Dislikes Often Seen By Word Sturmius Braun Sturmy Rest Work Coming from Depot I Don’t Wanna John Cullen Cullins To be promoted Being a Recruit In Hayden’s No Future in it Eugene Curtis Gene Poems Paintings Hitch-hiking Like that, huh? Thomas Davock Sonny Baseball Basketball Playing Ball Take it easy, Sok William Fleming Fox Hunting Carrying a trunk With Tony You bother me, Son John Griffin Griff Arguments Morning Periods Peddling Papers Stop it Wade Hayden Crow Bennington Peace and quiet ’Most Anywhere Not necessarily John Leonard Bat Basketball Snowballs On Clay Hill Be quiet Albert DeLuca A1 Cars Walking In West Hoosick Anybody got a penny Thomas O’Malley Tom Pin Ball Machines Snobbish people With Cullen Quit it Eugene Slavin Rupert Cats Nothing In Grand Union Oh! No! John Ryan Chief Dianne Long walks In the Armory Okay, Boss Ann Guiden Ann Bennington Baby Sittings At Choir Practice Don’t know, do I? Janet Hennessey Jan Hoosick Rivals Watching for Fords You said it Mary Alice Holt Pork Chop Cowboy Music Glasses Out Riding Oh no, not that Catherine Mahar Di Di No. Bennington Getting up early Square Dancing Wish you knew Joan Murphy Murph Gum Getting rid of it Euying Gum Don’t be silly Kathleen O’Neil Katy Canasta Trouble Looking for a Paper Boy Honestly Lois LaPorte Lo Cambridge A rainy day In Cambridge Boy, oh boy! Ann Marie Phillips Short Shank First Street Company In Hayden’s Never mind Joan Rancourt Joan Riding Vanilla With Mary Alice It just goes to show Rita Shea Wiggy Intermediate 6:00 A. M. Climbing the Hill I don’t know Senior Class Light of the School Study Halls Homework Jaunting Up the Hill Don’t know, do ya? r A 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Can You Imagine...................? The Seniors being on time— Anyone getting 100 in Chemistry— Anyone getting 100 in anything— S. M. A. off the hill— Bright students Monday morning— Rita Shea without freckles Mary Alice Holt not cutting up— Ann Marie Phillips without gum— Sturmius Braun moving fast— Joan Murphy not giggling— Bill Fleming on time— Tom Davock not playing ball— Albert DeLuca not in the choir— John Griffin not on the J. V.’s— Janet Hennessey disliking basketball games— Joan Rancourt not going by Cuddihy’s— Katy O’Neil with her own pen— Ann Guiden not cheerleading— John Cullen out of trouble— Tom O’Malley without red hair— Wade Hayden without cowboy boots— Catherine Mahar not square dancing— Gene Slavin in dungarees— Lois LaPorte not in Cambridge— Eugene Curtis with curls— Jack Ryan not in the armory— Jack Leonard with blond hair The senior room being quiet— ▼ 1 R I JOAN MURPHY '—herv pride a fa,her joy, 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Senior Library John Cullen—“Moby Dick” Eugene Curtis—“Human Comedy” Thomas Davock—“Strike Him Out” William Fleming—“Phileas Fox, Attorney” Sturmius Braun—“Snow Bound” John Ryan—“Jack the Giant Killer” Albert DeLuca—“Boots and Saddles” Eugene Slavin—“The Merry Maker” Wade Hayden—“The Rooster Crows” John Leonard—“How to Play Better Basketball” Thomas O’Malley—“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Ann Marie Phillips—“Windswept” Joan Rancourt—“Baldy of Nome” Kathleen O’Neil—“You’d Better Come Quitely” Janet Hennessey—“Always Ready” Joan Murphy—“Those Eventful Years” Mary Alice Holt—“Heary of the West” Ann Guiden—“Three Rousing Cheers” Lois LaPorte—“Showboat” Rita Shea—“Girl of the Limberlost” Catherine Mahar—“Too Small a World” Seniors—“Those Terrible Teens” S. M. A.—“Up From the City Streets” 1 £ie maHe, the •� rt vo . • JOHN CULLEN Off with hi head.” THOMAS O’MALLEY “The manner of all courtesy.” 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Class History Every year, with moments of ear- nest hope and smiles, comes the month of June. This month—the time of grad- uation— remains forever a memory of happiness to those who receive their diplomas, and advance to higher edu- cation. This time is now approaching, and we are earnestly preparing for our graduation day. It all began four years ago when as shy freshmen we entered the halls of S. M. A. It took us a while to get used to High School routine, but with the aid of Sister Saint Jude, we soon became a part of the group called “High School Students.” The year started off with the elec- tion of officers which saw Jack Ryan become President, Albert DeLuca Vice President, John Griffin Secretary and Ann Guiden Treasurer. Next came that dreaded day, INI- TIATION! One by one we were taken aside and dressed up by the dear seniors. We were then taken to the Parish Hall, where each and every one of us was fittingly tortured. This was followed by refreshments and a dance. All the class was glad when it was over, but we all had fun, even if we were the ones who had to suffer. The freshmen were represented on the basketball team, having a few boys on the Junior Varsity. For activities, we sponsored a dance, which proved to be a success. To close this happy year, we at- tended the school picnic held at Lake Lauderdale. We were now ready to be called Sophomores. Before we knew it, September was here again and we could proudly say that we were members of Mother Os- wald’s Sophomore class. Again, we started off with election of officers which resulted in the Presidency being taken over by Gene Slavin, Rita Shea Vice President, Wade Hayden Secretary, and Jack Ryan Treasurer. During the year we were saddened when Mother Oswald became ill and had to be replaced by Sister Rose Agnes. This year it was basketball, the picnic, and members of the Art Class winning honorable mention in a contest that highlighted the school season. We also ordered our class rings. We said good- bye to Father Martin and welcomed a new Pastor, Father Walker, who is still with us. It was about this time that we real- ized time was really flying. Our High School days were half over. All the times we watched the hands of the clock go around at a snail’s pace, suddenly seemed to have been going around very, very fast. All the days that seemed like weeks, all the weeks that seemed like months, all the months that seemed like years, had suddenly passed. Ou Junior year was filled with many activities and pleasant surprises. Mother Margaret Joseph came back to Saint Mary’s and in March, Sister Samuel Joseph also became a member of the faculty. We welcomed a new pupil, John Cullen, who started off school life at Saint Mary’s with a bang, having to come to school on crutches for quite some time, as the result of a fractured ankle. The officers elected for this year were Gene Slavin, President; Albert DeLuca, Vice President; John Griffin, Secretary, and Rita Shea, Treasurer. Many of the class took advantage of an opportunity to join the staff of our school paper, the “Echo”, and gained some valuable experience. Then came an important event, the arrival of our class rings, which we had a wonderful time showing off. In June, we joined with our upper- classmen in sponsoring the “Junior-Sen- ior Ball”, which took place at the State Armory. The Juniors, together with the Seniors, spent much time decorating and preparing for the event, which proved to be a great success. Miss 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Marie Bradley, Class of ’49, was crowned Queen of the affair. Next came our an- nual picnic at the lake, and we closed our Junior year by attending a Com- munion Breakfast in the Parish Hall along with the Seniors and the Eighth Grade. When we came back to the Hill for what was to be our final year, we found that there had been many changes made during our absence. We were greeted by Sister Mary Karol, who was to be our new homeroom teacher, replacing Sister Genevieve, who went to Catholic Central in Troy. She was succeeded by Sister Clara Joseph, who was placed in charge of the Sophomores. Our home- room had been changed, too. We now occupied what was formerly the library, giving our old homeroom over to the Sophs and Sister Clara. Initiation being the annual “chore” of the Seniors, we wearily set about planning various means of mass murder for those “innocents”, the Frosh. We were finally avenging that cruel day four long years ago when we had to place our heads on the chopping block. But when the time came, we had to give in to their pleading eyes and let them live to go through the rest of High School at least. But we did give them some little memories to think about when they became Seniors and are plot- ting their destruction of the freshmen. The rest of the High School attended this entertainment, and refreshments and dancing filled out the rest of that day. Again we held our elections which saw Gene Slavin become President for the third time, Albert DeLuca, Vice President for the second time, Joan Rancourt Secretary, and Jack Ryan tak- ing over Treasurer for the second time. The basketball season found our class well represented. Bill Fleming was the manager and John Cullen the assistant manager. On the varsity was Wade Hayden, Gene Slavin, Tom Davock, Albert DeLuca, and Jack Ryan. On the Junior varsity was John Griffin, Tom O’Malley and Jack Leonard. Our class had cheerleaders also, with Ann Marie Phillips and Katy O’Neil on the Junior varsity and Ann Guiden on the varsity. Now, our last year at Saint Mary’s is more than half over. Everything we have looked forward to since fifth and sixth grades is gone by. There is only graduation to think about. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mother Margaret Joseph and all the faculty for the kindness and guid- ance they have given us in our years at SMA. These have been the happiest days in our lives. Now, that the time for us to leave approaches, we realize that “High above the Hoosick River there is a school of fame!” Ann Guiden ’50 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Class Rings The 1950 class rings are rectangular in shape and are made of yellow gold with a small rectangle of rose gold beneath the emblem. In each corner the numbers “1950 appear in gold on a small rectangle of black, and on each side of the ring appears the owner’s initials in black letters. The emblem consists of a large “M” with a Cross above it and the gold letters “SMA” below it on a small field of black. The Cross stands for our Catholic faith, while the “M” stands for the “M” in St. Mary’s. The use of rings is universal and dates back to prehis- toric time. During the 11th century, Edward the Confessor, then King of England, happened to give a ring to an aged pilgrim as alms. The pilgrim turned out to be the Apostle Saint John, who sent the ring back to the king with the in- formation that he had blessed the ring and it now had great creative power. Since that time, up to the reign of Queen Mary, the English kings and queens had blessed and dis- tributed a number of rings on Good Friday. 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Class Prophecy As we gaze into the embers of a fireplace a queer velvety flame appears, bidding our eyes to pierce through the glow into the future. Little by little, the scene becomes clearer, bringing us into the heart of Boston in the year 1975. As we stood admiring the attractive window displays, whom should we see but our former classmate, Ann Guiden. Miss Guiden is now the owner of “Ann’s Paint Store.” Upon entering the store we learned from Ann, the achievements of some of our former classmates. Mary Alice Holt is now the Superintendent of Nurses at the Leahy Clinic. Joan Mur- phy is a secretary to M. Lurie, owner of Luries Department Stores. Janet Hen- nessey is also a secretary at the Ford Plant. Departing from Ann’s store we sauntered up Main Street; a large crowd is gathered. Can it be that someone is injured? No, it seems that someone is making a speech. Getting still closer to the platform upon which the speaker is standing the face of Tommy O’Malley appears before us. Following in his father’s footsteps, Tommy is now run- ning for Senator. Sitting a short dis- tance from Mr. O’Malley is Lois LaPorte, now star reporter for the Boston Herald. As we talked to Lois, she informed us that Catherine Mahar is now a square dance teacher in Boston, and that Joan Rancourt is a physical instructor at Boston University. Sometime later walking up the street we found ourselves in front of a T. V. store. There appearing on the screen, to our surprise, was Albert De- Luca, vocalist. Albert now has his own orchestra. Last year Al’s orchestra toured the United States with Ann Marie Phillips’ Roller Skate Revue which is ably managed by Kathleen O’Neil. Flashing across the screen came an advertisement for the famous “Slavin Food Markets” now as well known as the Grand Union Markets. Gene is the owner of these. On entering a drug store for some ice cream, whom should we find but Gene Curtis, who has made great prog- ress in the field of pharmacy. From Gene we learned that Jackie Leonard is basketball coach of U. C. L. A., and that Sturmius Braun is the owner of the “Sleeper Trains”, which run all over the world. Jackie Ryan, whom we remember as an expert marksman, is now retired from the National Guard with many citations and awards for merit. John Cullen took up a military career, and is now Commander-in-Chief of the Army. Billy Fleming, we learned, is managing the Brooklyn Dodgers, and his old pal, Tom Davock, is pitcher on the team. The flame is growing dimmer, but we can still see the figure of a girl. It is Rita Shea. Rita informed us that she is the owner of the “Shamrock Inn”, situated on the Lincoln Highway. From Rita we learned that Wade Hayden is earning great fame from his skillful occupation as a surveyor, and that John Griffin is an Admiral in the Navy. As the fire grows dimmer, we are brought back to reality and to the fact that we, the Class of ’50, have still ahead of us a future which, with God’s grace and abiding love, can make us noble in His sight and happy in our own. Ann Marie Phillips and Kathleen O’Neil 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Class Will We, the undersigned Class of 1950, of St. Mary’s Academy, located in the City of Panic, State of Confusion, being of sound (?) mind and of our own free will, do hereby publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking any previous testaments pub- lished by us. As we are about to enter into the dark and mysterious world, with its many and varied temptations, to which any and all of us might fall, we have taken time out from our studies on this first (1st.) day of June, Anno Domini 1950, to give, devise and bequeath the following items: Item 1. Our deepest thanks and gratitude to the patient Sisters of Saint Joseph, to whom this book is dedicated, for enduring our antics over these long years and for guiding us to a successful commencement of this important stage of life. Item 2. Our gratitude to the Au- gustinian Fathers who have counseled us through these same years, and espec- ially to Father Lynch who has directed so well the athletics that we have par- ticipated in as students at St. Mary’s. Item 3. We wish to make the fol- lowing individual bequests: 1. Sturmy Braun leaves his love of rest and quiet to Butch Yavaniski. 2. Johnny Cullen leaves his ability to get into trouble to any Junior who feels he can get out of it after he’s in it. 3. Gene Curtis leaves his candy bar a day to Larry Brandalik. 4. A1 DeLuca leaves his love of driving cars to Eddy O’Malley. 5. Tommy Davock leaves his love of baseball to Lenny Liporace. 6. Foxy Fleming leaves his cheer- ful disposition and his manager’s job to the Junior who thinks he can carry the trunk and still smile. 7. Johnny Griffin leaves his love of study hall gab to Donny LeBarron. 8. Anne Guiden leaves her early morning reveilles to Mary Jane Leonard. 9. Wade Hayden leaves. (Need we say more?) 10. Janet Hennessey leaves her love of brown-haired boys to Jackie Eberle. 11. Mary Alice Holt leaves her walk from Clay Hill to Pattie Murray. 12. Lois LaPorte leaves her square- dancing activity to Ann LaPorte. 13. Jackie Leonard leaves his shy ways to Albert Myers and John Moore. 14. Didi Mahar leaves her love of riding in cars and of little dogs to Car- mie Mansueto. 15. Joan Murphy leaves her short walk to school to Rita Cuddihy and fin- ally just leaves her gum. 16. Tommy O’Malley leaves his red hair, love of black dogs, Second Ward and the Jayvees to Will Dougherty. 17. Katty O’Neil leaves her love of basketball to Marie Deegan. 18. Ann Marie Phillips leaves her daily hill climbing to Jake Morin. 19. Joan Rancourt leaves her love of Second and Third Wards to Kacky Conway. 1950 ACADEMY ECHO 20. Jacky Ryan leaves his chicken farming to Corny O’Keefe. 21. Rita Shea leaves her diet to Pattie Murray, and her freckles to Ann Mulvihill. 22. Gene Slavin leaves his ever present smile and his cat to Roger White. 23. Wade Hayden also leaves the care of his back yard to Ronny Myers. 24. Johnny Cullen also leaves his seat in the Senior Room to Wilfred Bisson. 25. Sturmy Braun also bequeaths his harem to Eddie O’Malley. 26. Foxy Fleming also leaves his favorite fishing spot to Butch Yavaniski. 27. Jacky Leonard also leaves his great height to Walt Webster. 28. Jacky Ryan also leaves his skill at handling firearms and the like to Jimmy Doyle. Having relieved our minds (?) of this great weight, we may now begin a fresh assault on our text books with renewed vigor, feeling assured that if. when we leave something unforseen be- falls us, the things we hold dear to us will rest safe in the right hands. Signed: Class of 1950 Signed, sealed, published and de- clared as and for their last will and testament by the Class of ’50, in the presence of them and of us, have sub- scribed our names hereto as witnesses on the day and year last aforesaid. Witness.......................... Witness ......................... 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Basketball 1949-1950 Although Jimmy King’s charges did not have a very impressive record, nevertheless they were not outdone by spirit or teamplay. The seasonal record for the Purple Eagles was 8 wins and 10 losses. Losing five players from last year’s Varsity, we were strengthened by a lineup of promising Jayvees. At the beginning of the season we lost our first three games. Saint Ann’s was our first victim. In the Associate Parochial League we had a record of three wins and one defeat, thus tieing Saint John’s of Al- bany for first place. In a special playoff game at Siena College, Loudonville, Mary’s lost the league lead to Saint John’s by two points, the regulation game ending at 32 all. In overtime Saint John’s netted the hoop for three points, while Saint Mary’s scored only one foul shot. The score of this game was 35 to 33 in favor of Saint John’s. Although the Purple Eagles went down to defeat, they congratulated the win- ners, thus showing the good sportsman- ship taught to them at Saint Mary’s. The annual Alumni game was won by the Alumni who presented an all star team. The Varsity wish to thank the the Alumni for the splendid gifts which they presented to the team and cheer- leaders. The teams of Saint Mary’s wish to thank all those who helped make our season a success, especially Father Lynch and Jimmy King for their guid- ance, the cheerleaders for their splendid cooperation, and Tony Brandi for his excellent work in coaching the Jayvees. The Varsity members: Tom Da- vock, Wade Hayden, John Ryan, A1 De- Luca, John Hallenbeck and Gene Slavin, who leave school this year, wish the following teams of Saint Mary’s all the luck in the world, and hope that they will win the league title soon. Senior Basketball FIRST ROW: John Ryan. Thomas Davock. Albert DeLuca. Janies Millett. I onard Liporace. SECOND ROW: William Fleming. Manager: Robert Morin. John Hallen- beck. Eugene Slavin. Robert Vavaniski. Wade Hayden. James King. Coach. Junior Basketball FIRST ROW: Walter Webster. Walter Shaw. Roper White. Thomas Moore, John Leonard. Robert Hayden. William Griffin. SECOND ROW: John Cullen. Manager: Donald LeRarron. Willard Dough- erty. John GrlfTin, James Doyle. Robert Closson. Thomas O’Mallev. Tonv liran- di. Coach. 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Basketball 1949-50 Saint Mary’s Opponents St. Mary’s 38 St. John’s, Rensselaer 41 St. Mary’s 27 St. Mary’s, Glens Falls 42 St. Mary’s 42 St. John’s, Albany, APL 46 St. Mary’s 54 St. Ann’s, Albany, APL 26 St. Mary’s 30 Heatly, Green Island 49 St. Mary’s 28 St. Joseph’s, Schenectady 38 St. Mary’s 27 North Bennington, Vt. 38 St. Mary’s 64 Keveny, Cohoes 34 St. Mary’s 42 Waterford 43 St. Mary’s 44 St. John’s, APL 30 St. Mary’s 37 North Bennington, Vt. 21 St. Mary’s 67 St. Ann’s, APL 24 St. Mary’s 46 St. Mary’s 58 St. Mary’s 44 Heatly 37 St. Mary’s 51 Waterford 55 St. Mary’s 58 Keveny 45 St. Mary’s 34 St. John’s Rensselaer 42 St. Mary’s 52 St. Joseph’s 42 Totals 786 711 PLAYOFF St. Mary’s—33 St. John’s, Albany—35 ANNUAL ALUMNI GAME St. Mary’s—25 Alumni—40 APL Associate Parochial League AVERAGE POINTS PER GAME St. Mary’s—43.6 Opponents—39.5 J. Ryan G. Slavin ’50 Carmella Mansueto. Rita Cuddihy. Ann Gulden. Ann TwiPorte. Marie Dee- Knn. Kathleen Conway. Cheerleaders Ann Marie Phillips, Ann Rancourt. Kathleen O’Neil. Nane Webster. 19JO ACADEMY ECHO Class Poem To S. M. A. upon the hill the Seniors bid farewell. The joys we’ve had inside your walls are much too deep to tell. We leave our thanks, as all of us go out along our way. We’ll think of you long years from now, our own S. M. A. Each boy and girl amid our group has pleasant thoughts in mind To think of when our parting day is left far, far behind. The gay old times we’ve had inside our Alma Mater dear Will be with us when other classes still are sitting here. Studies, struggles, hopes and joys were all a part of this. We know now when leaving these things we’ll surely miss. They’re just a part of student’s life, and as the years pass by We’ll think of all these happy days, remembered till we die. The proms, the games, were quite the fun in our teen-age days, So don’t you think we’ll lose these thoughts along the worldly ways. For never shall we once forget the days upon the hill Where we all met our life-long friends, each Mary, John and Bill. So now we leave our S. M. A. upon that awaited day And each of us goes out to seek our own worldly way. But when we’ve gone we know that we will wish we could return To S. M. A., where all the things we left are standing stern. Janet Hennessey 4 I r r r Typewriting Class One of the nice things about high school life is the diversion from con- stant study by periods in which the stu- dents learn a lot but is not burdened with hours of homework. Such a class is our typing class. Although at times it seems to us future stengraphers and private secretaries that the inventor of the typewriter made his machine to hinder rather than help its operator by its innumerable gadgets and with little help from the covered keys, we find quite a bit of pleasure every day when we all march into the typing room for that period. The typing room is not too large but it accomodates all the students who wish to take the subject. The room is well lighted by six large windows and a skylight. Our fifteen machines, four of which were purchased last year, are well used by the 30 students who com- pose the two typing classes. FIRST ROW: John Moore, Robert Morin. Rogor White, Norman Oliver. Thomas Davock. Leonard Liporace, James Millett. SECOND ROW: William Fleming, Manager; Wade Hayden, Robert Yavaniski. John Griffin. Eu- gene Slavin, John Hallenbeck. Thomas O'Malley. Absent: James McGuire. Coach; John Leonard. Thomas Moore. Cornelius O'Keefe. Baseball at St. Mary's Starting on their second year of or- ganized baseball, St. Mary’s had a size- able squad including all but two of the previous year’s fine team. Under the direction of Coach Jim McGuire, an old hand at high school baseball, having played on and coached several good teams, the 1950 “nine” shaped up rretty well and the outlook for a highly suc- cessful season is very bright. Starting off well, they now hold wins over Hoo- sac Prep, Berlin, North Bennington and Waterford and have a loss to St. John’s of Albany on the other side of the slate. Included in the squad are Gene Slavin, Tommy Davock, Jack Hallen- beck, Jimmy Millett, Wade Hayden, Bob Morin, Norman Oliver, Butch Yavaniski. Lenny Liporace, Tommy O’Malley, Johnny Griffin, John and Tommy Moore. Jacky Leonard, Corny O’Keefe and Roger White. The boys have “Foxy” Fleming as their hard working manager. What the team lacks in size or natural ability, it more than makes up for in their fighting spirit and determi- nation to win no matter what the odds. 19JO ACADEMY ECHO Our Library You are now taking a journey through the library of St. Mary’s Acad- emy. Upon entering the door, you pro- ceed to the right, where you find all the bookcases, filled with hundreds of books. You travel down the line and come upon the card catalogue. Here you can find the location of any book in the library. You decide to stroll further and you find yourself at the rear of the room. Here, the reference books and magazine rack are located. You are on the left side now and coming up the aisle. The three large tables are in your way, but you manage to escape without injury. Looking around you find your- self at the librarian’s desk and you know that you are at the end of your trip. Your next step leads you out the door and into the halls of Saint Mary’s Acad- emy. 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Toast To the Juniors Ann M and her freckles Marie D and her specs Kacky C and Sewards Ann E and Haydens Carmie M and her Dodge Rita C and her walk from Clay Hill Patty M and baby sitting Ann L and her giggles Mary Jane L and her Blue Flame Albert M and his shyness Larry B and his housekeeping Robert M and his milk route Robert H and his dry bones Walt W and his XPert Art Cornelius O and his straight waves Lenny L and his Studebaker Ronald M Gum Chewing Red D Tennessee Kid II John M Blushing Tommy B Friendly Smile Eddie 0 and his Cadillac Wilfred B and the New Theatre Donny L Basketball Butch Y Second Ward THIRD ROW—Donald Iiodak. Thomas Hass. John Riporace. Joseph Braun. _ . SECOND ROW—Janet Sherwin, Gall Arnold. Marie Morin. Catherine Green. Ann Marie Burns. Rita Gallagher. Idamary L e Blanc. FIRST ROW—William Hayden. Richard Cluk, Beatrice Bisson. Joseph Smith. Fay Anne Weir. Kay Gulden. John Bromirski. Class of '53 At the beginning of our first year in high school the Freshman Class elected the following: President, Joseph Smith; Vice President, Fay Weir; Secretary, Kathryn Guiden; Treasurer, Beatrice Bisson. With these faithful leaders we hope to be a success. After getting used to changing classes, the Freshmen waited anxiously for initiation. Finally the day arrived and all Freshmen proved to be good sports. Many of the Freshmen took part in the Halloween Poster Contest. First prize was won by Ida Mary LeBlanc. The November retreat which the Freshmen class attended was very bene- ficial to us. Much was gained from the sermons of Father Quinn, O. S. A., and Father McDermott, O. S. A.. Now that we have completed our third quarter exams, we are anxiously waiting to see if ours will be the new Sophomore class. Kay Guiden ’53 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Deo, Amiciis, Patriae For God, For Friends, For Country— For a motto, this we have taken, May we stand by it steadfastly, May it never be forsaken. For God, our every action be— Our prayers, our work, our play, Our ultimate Goal, may it be He— And His grace shall light the Way. For Friends, that we may always remain, And that we may gather many more As we travel down life’s winding lane, Keeping friendship ever to the fore. For Country, that we may serve it well— In a faithful role may we be cast. That some day, books may tell, They fought for their country, true to the last. May this motto accompany us till the end of our days, May its words on our lips ever lie— For it explains the purpose of our ways— DEO, AMICIIS, PATRIAE 1950 ACADEMY ECHO The Season With the Junior Varsity At the beginning of the ’49-50 sea- son, there was little hope that the Jay- vee squad would be very promising, as their predecessors of the year before had been when they turned in a fine 11-8 record, which was the best effort of a St. Mary’s JV team to date. There was even less hope that they could match, let alone beat, this record; but beat it they did in fine style. Under the able guidance of Coach Tony Brandi, the JV’s came through with an even better 13-6 record. They beat such teams as St. John’s, Rensse- laer; St. John’s, Albany, 2; Keveny, 2; Heatly, 2; St. Ann’s, Albany, 2; North Bennington, 2; St. Joseph’s, 2. Their losses were to St. Mary’s, Glens Falls, 2; Waterford, 2; St. John’s, Rensselaer, and North Bennington. These losses, however, do not tell the whole story, as the two Waterford losses were each by one point, and the North Bennington home game loss was by two. Perhaps the highlight of the season was an avenging win over this same North Bennington team as the prelimi- nary to the annual Alumni game. The JV’s had previously beaten North Ben- nington on their court when they came down to the High School gym to give us our third and final home game loss, in a thrilling two overtime periods game. In the Alumni prelim, St. Mary’s started off well and never were behind although the Vermonters did catch up at 26 all with about a minute to go, but a five- point splurge in the final seconds gave the JV’s their 13th win of the season and their first win under the coaching of Coogie Mahar. The JV squad for the '49-50 season consisted of Billy Griffin, Will Dough- erty, Jacky Leonard, Bob Closson, Johnny Griffin, Tommy Moore, Hoppy White, Tommy O’Malley, Jimmy Doyle, Donny LeBarron, Walt Webster, Bobby Hayden and Walt Shaw. All in all, it was a very successful season and the members of the team all wish to thank Tony Brandi for his fine coaching job and to wish him many more victories in the future. 19JO ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of THOMAS A. GALANTE NICHOLAS T. GALANTE EUGENE J. GALANTE •+ 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Compliments of Gardner's Garage CHRYSLER AND PLYMOUTH Fairdale Farms. Inc. ALL KINDS OF SERVICE CHARTERED BUS Bennington, Vt. 182 Main Street Phone 5 84 Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Compliments of Compliments of Rosendahl Guernsey Farms Piii Skorupski PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM John E. Calhoun Sons ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 1 Abbott Street Phones—217-M 121-M A - 2 2 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Class of '53 Compliments of Karl-Lee Compliments of Luke O'Hearn Corner Munsell and High Streets Compliments of Von Haggin Garage Compliments of Compliments of Joseph F. Leary Dougheriy Garage GOOD YEAR TIRES-BATTERIES 201 Church Street Phone 462 Compliments of Compliments of Wyman’s Store Sherman's Market 1 Willard Street Phone 673 Hoosick, N. Y. 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Compliments of Crowley's Newsroom Hoosac Pharmacy Salluzzo Brothers GARDEN FRESH ERU1TS AND VEGETABLES Buy the Best--Eat the Best’ Phone 717 Compliments of Bennington Drive-In-Theatre Compliments of Compliments of O'Malley's Store Grand Union 16 Fourth Street Phone 779 Main Street Phone 488 Compliments of Doyle's Shell Service Station Compliments of Seward's William Holsapplc d i 1950 ACADEMY ECHO r T r Compliments of Capano's FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Cap” Shea COLD CUTS—GROCERIES 10 A. M. Till 10 P. M. L Brandi's Shoe Shop Compliments of r SHOES AND RUBBERS Haynes Brothers pT Shoe Shine Parlor FORD DEALERS r 39 Church Street Hoosick Falls, N. Y. r Compliments of Compliments of r Leo A. Perreault Candy Shop r TAILOR Church Street Tel. 110-R r Compliments of r Bulson Brothers Compliments of r CHEVROLET DEALERS The Ideal Restaurant n Hoosick Falls, N. Y. fi -T k 1950 ACADEMY ECHO h ——— Compliments of Gillespie Bros. Co. Good Shoes Perfectly Fitted McCann's Drug Store Widths AAAA to E Compliments of Compliments of Kenneth Lawton Slocum's Service Station PONTIAC AND G. M. C. Hoosick Falls, N. Y, Compliments of Compliments of M. Schweizer George Wolfrum Charles Davidson, Prop. 54 High Street Phone 25 Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Compliments of Compliments of Brazell Brothers Floyd's Lunch NEWSROOM SODA BAR Main Street Hoosick Falls, N. Y. North Hoosick, N. Y. — — .. 4, 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Pyrofax Gas Magic Chef Compliments of Compliments of M. D. Kincaid Sons Specialty Insulation PLUMBING AND HEATING Manufacturing Co., Inc. 1 Hoosick Street Phone 191 Hoosick Falls, N. Y. —and— Timken Silent Automatic Colasta Company, Inc. Compliments of X-Tra Bottling Co. Compliments of Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Walt Warren • � — —- ■■ ■ — — — + 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Compliments of Hoosick Falls Lumber Co. American House Carl Cunningham, General Manager Compliments of Compliments of John J. Hayden Fonzie's Delicatessen Licensed Land Surveyor and Professional Engineer For those who arc fussy about their food 6 Fourth Street Phone 631-R 1950 ACADEMY ECHO t Compliments of HOOSICK FALLS UNDERGARMENT CORPORATION Compliments of •+ WOOD FLONG CORPORATION 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of R. W. A1 Liporace 'A Good Place to Eat' Compliments of Sam's Army and Navy Store Headquarters for Work Clothes Lowest Prices Compliments of Webster's X-Pert Cleaners and Dyers 43 Church Street Phone 569 Compliments of Lannon's Dress Shoppe I Compliments of Geo. S. McKearin. Inc. Insurance That Insures” 1 Main Street Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Compliments of Thorpe's Pharmacy Compliments of Class of '52 Compliments of Gifford's Cash Market 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of THE PEOPLES-FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HOOSICK FALLS, N. Y. Member Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Compliments of •+ THE NOBLE WOOD MACHINE COMPANY 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Compliments of Blue Flame Gas Co. B. Albowicz Son PUBLIC MARKET Elm Street Phone 372 42 Mechanic Street Phone 115 Compliments of Compliments of Rudilis Home Appliances Leo Albowicz Son TELEVISION MEATS AND GROCERIES Philco—Dumont—Emerson—Motorola 62 Mechanic Street Phone 164-W Compliments of Compliments of F. O. E. Aerie 2467 Bradley's Paint Hoosick Falls, N. Y. and Paper Store Compliments of Ml. Anthony Restaurant Steak and Chops--Dccp Sea Foods Compliments of Joseph Buckley Sons BLUE COAL AND READING ANTHRACITE Weight, Quality Guarantee Italian Specialities—Pizza Pie Elm Street Phone 41 5 + - .. 1950 ACADEMY ECHO •• Compliments of Compliments of Rogers Sales Service Oneida Market OLDSMOBILE COMPLETE FOOD STORE Body Work and Painting Body Front End Lighting 26 Church Street Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Wheel Balancing General Repairing Compliments of CONGRATULATIONS Class of '51 B. P. 0. Elks 178 Compliments of Bradley Electric Shop Wiring for Light and Power HOTPOINT APPLIANCES HOTPOINT APPLIANCES 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Hoosick Falls Council. No. 457 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Compliments of Leo J. Mahar Son AMBULANCE AND FUNERAL SERVICE ALL PHOTOS IN THIS BOOK Compliments of Andrick Sludio 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Lurie's Compliments of John Street Lunos Buick Co. The Owl Garage Compliments of W. E. Robson Wirmusky Bros. Co., Inc. FURNITURE DODGE PLYMOUTH G. E. APPLIANCES AMBULANCE SERVICE SALES AND SERVICE Tel. 39 1950 ACADEMY ECHO Compliments of Compliments of Raymond Cuddihy Hoosick Falls Implement Company Compliments of Compliments of Curtice, The Florist Slate Line Restaurant Member of F. T. D. Orchestra Every Saturday Night Wilder Aenue Tel. 20 Earnic Murry Nightly at Piano