Stamford Central School - Voice Yearbook (Stamford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

ALMA MATER Although Delhi always favored The Delaware waters blue. And the boys and girls of Hobart To the valleys they are true. We will own the mountains splendor And in glory they'll delight. While old Sum ford stands defender Of the Purple and the White. Through the four long years of high school Midst the scenes we see revolve. And the problems in our studies. We daily seek to solve. Or we win athletic vict'ries On the baseball field so bright. Still we work for dear old Sumford And the Purple and the White. As the cares of life o'eruke us. Wearing fast our lives away. Should our dearest hopes betray us. And opponents hold the sway. Still we'll banish care and sadness And our hearts with joy grow light. Thinking of those days of gladness 'Neath the Purple and the White. PnrsrwTro vy T954 Yfarrook Statt 9tAMH7RD CrWIRAL ScW URL C E, the Yearbook Staff of 1954, proudly dedicate “The Voice” to George D. Taylor in appreciation for his thirty-six years of loyal service to the Stamford Central School, both as a member and as president of the Board of Education. Mr. Taylor’s devotion to the interests of public education, on a local and statewide level, and his enthusiasm and never-failing confidence in our school have earned for him a place in the hearts of all, who realize how unselfishly and tirelessly he gave of his time and effort on behalf of education. Realizing that this is a small recom- pense for all that he has done for us, we humbly hope that this will show our deep appreciation and will recall many happy memories. 2 C0NTFNT5 V 'earBOO f 5r )FF--------- y AoMIN 5TFATIDN---------------7 Studen T DrGJMZATIDNS-J M 5.PORTE---------- -- Mu5IC------ OrR )tJE5-- H JH 5OHOOL- Se v ofs--- Aovef? 3 DL oice WJorbd at Rochet Speed f Y m- W r E the Staff of the ’54 “Voice” would like to express our sincerest gratitude to the following people who gave up so much of their valuable time to help make this book possible: to Mr. Herman Golfetto, our very able and patient photographer for his excellent pictures; to Miss Doris Kerr for doing our baby-picture page; and especially to Mrs. Margaret Graig, our adviser, without whose excellent advice, this book may not have come into your hands. We also wish to thank anyone else who has made our task lighter. EDITORS P. Waterman. M. Newman 4 J. Vamosy, M. Churchill G. Longin P. Tompkins, S. Utter R. Dibble, E. Cook, E. Caouette M. Moore. M. Buhl M- Mowers- H- 64Wo1 FURFWURO ct UST as the ring was symbolic of our years in high school, so we the co-editors of the '54 “Voice” feel that the universal ring of our unknown planets and outer space will symbolize our world of the future. We believe that in the present day’s speed of living, the theme “Into the Future, ” which deals with the universe and the events we hear so much about, will help to give a clearer picture of the different activities of the life in S. C. S. Thus, each year we strive to present a better yearbook for you, our parents and our friends, and we hope that you will enjoy a trip from the past into the future by following these pages. W S 4 Administration Griffin A. Brook� Melvin C. Carpenter Superintendent of School� Paul F. Waterman Principal Jerome Kogan President Howard Vandermark George R. Davi Studenti Onward and Upward Onto dJlie ddatum Richard Bullock Guidance � Barbara Elwood Dental Hygienist Daniel kfincarelli Instrumental Music Freshmen Adviser Stewart Beames Driver Training Student Council Projector Club Edward Dinzler Science Student Council Martha Miller Dietician Marion Beni Mathematics Activity Fund Grace Davenport Secretary Betty Lee Home Economics F. H. A. Twirling Junior Adviser i Leonard Adair English Senior Play Senior Adviser Prize Speaking Virginia Dales Nurse Cheerleaders Willie Mae Gordon Commerce Utsayantha News . 'W Mmate .. ____ Lament Warner Art Art Club Honor Society • : -v Eva Corbin Latin-French Utsayantha News Honor Society 7 Margaret Graig Library Yearbook Library Council Honor Society rs Thomas Nocito Citizenship Education Sophomore Adviser C c Charles Sanders Physical Education Constance Reed Vocal Music ‘ A � ’ « t - Stanley Young Agriculture Industrial Arts F. F. A. 9 STAMFORD CENT (Surest (f fannincj (SeLind dJlie ddcenei at Stamford (dt’ntraf r aw Bj -vmdt vV AVv � 1 S. Tompkins, R. Jones, W. Simpson « - R. Suchy, P. Grant, M. Miller v- 5TA ■ A. Titus. H. Cook. C. Kipp. G. Truesdell, A. Oakley. J. Simpson, R. Gregory Studenti cJLe eam STUDENT COUNCIL - Seated: L. Schwartz, R. Tobey, G. Truesdcll, R. Dibble, H. Rubin, G. Ballard, D. Sackett, D. Herron. Standing: M. Newman, H. Bettiol, E. Cook, A. VanDuaen. | HE Student Council, we believe, is the most important student organization of the school. The purpose of the Council is to bring about closer cooperation between the faculty and students in conducting all school activities at Stamford Central School. The President of the Council is elected in May by the student body. Edward Cook was this year’s president. Other officers, elected by the Council, were: Vice-President, Audrey VanDusen; Secretary, Helen Bettiol; Treasurer, Mary Newman. The two faculty advisers were Mr. Beames and Mr. Dinzler. The Council consists of twelve members. The seventh and eighth grades each have one representative with two representatives from each high school class. The president makes the twelfth member. The Student Council meets every Tuesday to discuss the problems, suggestions and desires of the student body. The activities of the Council, for the past school year, included several things. They sponsored the School Fair, which was held in September. The annual West Point trip took place October 24. Many students attended the Army-Columbia football game. The Council had charge of selling paper, pencils and other school supplies, the news column in the Stamford Mirror-Recorder, and the awarding of school letters to boys with 75 points and the girls with 65. This year the Student Council purchased a school flag. We believe that such an organization should be given the support of everyone. Co- operation, enthusiasm and support of all, are the factors that will make Stamford Central a school to be proud of. These are the purposes of our Student Council. FRESHMAN INITIATION fourna (ists cjincl Satisfaction in ( esu(ts as (deadlines Dr. Kogan I obtain a ruatr mg of the ftooi a fhc kmrol WKKtKM■� £? f I fllflt-'Nf i r..«vfff SEATED: R. Kogan. B. Breen. STANDING: B. Thiele. E. Lyon. M. Tompkin . L. Wlliey. H. Bettiol, M. Moore, Mr . Corbin. Mr . Gordon. . W mm muimm a- a ''D •1mm c1 m is open R. Ballard. M. Mattice. G. Lon gin. � men and will � es Crawford. r 0 ___Jt Wednesday hr inadr f inter- t .Y naJU Ttw ct m-ar th ilr brought mild Ir IOI1IM l)r. . V v� '' S« c £ staff of Utsayantha News, school publication of Stamford Central School, met every J week to prepare for the next issue of the paper. Because of the small staff, the news- paper was changed to bulletin form. This type was popular among the students. The staff felt that it was possible to publish a bulletin form more often. Richard Kogan was this year editor and Robert Reynard was co-editor. Faculty advisers were Mrs. Corbin and Mrs. Gordon. We cannot fail to recognize that the Utsayantha News won a second place rating in a National Contest held at Columbia University March 12, 1953. Out of a possible 1000 points Utsayantha News received 810 points, lacking only 40 points for a first place rating. From the scorebook of comments and constructive criticisms by the judges, the following is quoted: 4‘Coverage of school news in an interesting way to be commended.99 This was the 29th Annual Contest for school newspapers and magazines, sponsored by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. There was keen corn- et petition among the many schools which were entered 'J from all the states and several foreign countries. P Utsayantha News was entered in the duplicated mag- azine class for schools with 300 or less pupils. Kenneth Peck was editor-in-chief and Richard Kogan was co-editor. Faculty advisers were Mrs. Willie Mae Gordon and Mr. Lawrence Appleby. Other comment : “Confratnta- Mona, � t it a pleasure to listen to t- you.’ “You and your young — r clothing Barbara so meet � nd wifi 13 Jariecl interests Sid Studenti d)nto idlu noum ( | HE Silk Screen Club was organized to make posters for school activities. In order to pay expenses of the Club, the posters were sold at a fee set up by the members. SILK SCREEN C i l AJo E. Cook, C. North, F. Jacobs, W. Butts. A. Gullcstad, J. Moore, R. Wickham, R. Bradley. ( HE Projector Club was organ- — ized with 16 members. The Club was organized to teach boys to operate the projector and to splice films when necessary. They also worked with slides and other audio-visual equipment. Movies were often shown for classroom discussions and noon time activ- ities. The boys were called on to run the projector. PROJECTOR CLUB- First Row: L. Churchill, J. Mushlit, D. Farber. R. Shafer. F. AU. R. Reigrod. G. Scherry, R. Fuller. Second Row: H. Laux, G. Davids. J. Marticc. E. Berry, J. Hitchcock, Mr. Beames, R. Gorton, J. Cahill, K. Mattice. r- C I HE Art Club consisted of five students who met every week to learn and appreciate art. They did landscape paintings, pen sketches and still life drawings. The groups not only worked, but they enjoyed themselves while doing so. ART CLUB L. Wood. L. Waterman, J. Elwood. A. Jump, F. All, P. Wickham, Mr. Warner. 14 CLl Present5 Outstanding Otorij Odours and f IBRARY Council began their year determined to make the library as much a part of their school activity as time would allow. Choosing Margaret Murphy as their president; Patty Page, vice-president; Betty Burdick, treasurer; and Pat Vandermark, secretary they voted favorably on the rules set up for earning their library pins. Book Week was observed by wide participation throughout the _ school in book contests. The week was climaxed by an assembly, which featured a display of new books followed by two skits. Prizes were awarded the winners of contests. Each member had his turn arranging bulletin boards, H participating in story hours, reading shelves, cataloging and signing out books. Parties were enjoyed at Christmas tLl £Jtk and on Valentine’s Day. , Five members of the group: Sally Spiers, Barbara Rogers, Margaret Murphy, Rosemary Lyon and Leta Mattice presented a playlet about Abe Lincoln for the Woman’s Club of Stamford. — In the spring the group held their annual ceremony for C _ the presentation of gold pins, sponsored a movie called “The' Library Story” for all the English classes, and made a trip to Hyde Park in conjunction with the Senior Citizenship Class to com- plete their year. r«iii :r f dJiiture ddc 'armers an d _ Jdomemabers PL for Pc otnorrou F. F.A. First Row: B. Waterman, E. Cauoctte, J. Moore, G. Churchill, R. Wickham. Second Row: L. Conley, G. VanBuren, R. Bradley. J. Moore. W. Partridge. SPHERE are eight members in the F. F. A. and their adviser is Mr. Young. The officers are: president, Gordon Churchill; vice-president, William Partridge; secretary, Bruce Waterman; treasurer, Edward Caouette; news reporter, Richard Wickham; sentinel, Joseph Moore. Some activities of the group have been: participating in a Cobleskill judging contest, holding bake sales and a Father-Son Banquet in the spring. The officers of the F. H. A. are: president, Lydia Wilsey; vice-president, Barbara Thiele; secretary, Carol Persons; treasurer, Margaret Tompkins; news reporter, June Austin; historian, Patricia Vandermark. The motto of the club is “Toward New Horizons”. Their flower is the red rose and the colors are red and white--symbolic of youth. Some of the girls activities have been: purchasing of F. H. A. jackets, giving Christmas stockings, holding bake sales, their annual “Sweetheart Dance” and a panel discussion on “Better Relationships between Parents and Teenagers. ” f.h.a. First Row: B. Thiele, C. Persons, M. Tompkins, L. Wilsey, J. Austin, E. Lyon. Second Row: M. Mowers, R. Ormsbee, L. Matrice, R. Lyon, F. Simmons, Mrs. Lee, M. Mattice, J. Vamosy, A. Jump, L. Smith, S. Utter. 16 PRIZE SPEAKING- First Row: M. Cahill. D. VanVliet. A. VanDusen, J. Parys, A. Harwood. Second Row: P. Waterman. J. Vatnosy, B. Thiele. R. Kogan. M. Peck, P. Vandermark. LEVEN students participated in the local prize speaking contest which was held on March 12, ' 1954. The speeches were of three types. Those participating in the dramatic group were: Priscilla Waterman, Richard Kogan, Audrey VanDusen, and Patricia Vandermark. Julia Parys, Aline Harwood, Marilyn Peck and Doris VanVliet chose the humorous type. Those in the oratorical group were: Jean Vamosy, Barbara Thiele and Mary Cahill. Students in high school are allowed to take part in the contest. Each group has a first and second prize winner. The first prize winners received five dollars and represented our school in the county contest. The second prize winners received two dollars each. The selections are judged on preparation, poise, expression and interpretation. HONOR SOCIETY- J. Vamosy, M. Newman, P. Waterman, G. Loo gin, R. Dibble, H. Bettiol, M. Churchill, A. VanDusen. 9wHE National Honor Society is represented in the Stamford Central School by the Oquago Chapter. Its objectives are to give recognition to students who excel in four qualifications- scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Candidates may be nominated for membership by a majority of the voting members, and are installed following approval by the Faculty Council. The present officers are: Helen Bettiol, president; Gilbert Longin, vice-president; Martha Churchill, secre- tary, and Mrs. Graig, treasurer. Twice a year new members may be inducted. On December 21, Jean Vamosy, Audrey VanDusen, Roderick Dibble and Gilbert Longin were taken into the Society. One sophomore, Eleanor Beers, was elected as a probationary member. 17 Fim Row; M. Jacobi, P. Page. J. Wilton, N. Manala, J. Parys. Second Row: D. Herron. 18 earns y. : Coach Sanders G. Churchill R. Reynard reth H. Simmons E. Caouette f J. Tra velle L. Schwartz ra ter man' O A ' porhmanMp Alwarcl ‘ ; : • ' - � -. r-. .-, •♦ : X • r — . .•erAv Vt Scutt ♦•- - Tuvlor „• •• • C he Indians of the 1953-54 basketball squad made a poor showing for the school this year. , • ■-:? -J The team had no height to speak of and perhaps this explains their bad season. % .. : The Varsity squad was sparked by Captain Eddie Cook. This is Ed’s last year on the team. «• 'V' vj Gordie Churchill, Ken DuBois, Bob Reynard and Glenn VanBuren made up the rest of the squad. vCS'i, ; Harry Simmons, Steve Breth and Ed Caouette were brought up from the Jayvee team to add to (v., . y the height of the Varsity. Later in the season, Don Reed joined the team. . ,,-vc The Jayvee’s played somewhat better basketball than their Varsity mates. Ray Page, Larry Schwartz, Don Taylor, Jim Utter and Bruce Waterman were the starters for most of the season. Others on the team were Larry Conley, Joe Moore, Harry Rubin, Burl Scutt and . j John Travelle. . _ .___. . Our hopes are high for next year’s teams. Players are made on the Jayvee squad and by V 5' r U.ri looking at their past record we hope to predict better years for Stamford Central. ............... . VU- ... . f. • . :v. Sw'':'.’ . .a.vi r'.’v-_________________________________________•A’ ;1 W. 1 nft, ' Soccer' Seam increases Competition of Sports Program SOCCER First Row: R. Wickham. K. DuBois, R. Page, L. Schwartz. W. Partridge. I. Conley. B. Scutt. J. Utter. Second Row: G. Longin, G. VanBuren. D. Taylor. R. Reynard. E. Caouette. R. Dibble. D. Reed. F. Jacobs. K. Kelly. T. Wickham. Coach Sanders. (. i HE 1953 Soccer Team finished in fourth place last season. Ordinarily, a person might voice his disapproval of the squad and say that the team was not very good. Such a comment would be correct in most instances, but in the case of the '53 squad, we must try and picture an inexperi- enced group of boys competing for the first time in the sport. The '53 season saw Ed Cook, Ken DuBois, Don Reed and Fred Jacobs play their last year of soccer for S.C.S. These boys will no doubt be missed on the '54 team, but we trust that Coach Sanders will have a few new boys “broken in” by that time. The line this year was made up of Ken DuBois at center forward, Ed Cook and Glenn Van Buren the insides, Larry Schwartz and Billy Partridge on the wings. This part of the team has to be fast and able to get the ball into scoring position quickly. The boys lacked the “punch” required, but on the overall, they did pretty well. The halfbacks were Don Reed, Rod Dibble and Bob Reynard. These boys played a good season, but perhaps could have played a little better. Their job is to get the ball to the linemen. Bob and Rod have one more year left, so we hope to see them out there next year. Ed Caouette and Fred Jacobs were the fullbacks on the team, and did a fine job of keeping the goal area clear of loose balls. Along with them was Larry Conley, the goalie. He turned in a fair season and we hope he will play a better one next year. vVe failed to mention Ray Page and the reason was that Ray played a number of positions. He was not attached to any particular one, but also did well wherever he played. The substitutes are not to be forgotten either. Don Taylor, Dick Wickham, Burl Scutt, Kevin Kelly and Tom Wickham “sat the bench”. We hope that the 1954 squad will have a better season than the previous one, but our hats are off to the boys of the 53 soccer team. Totals for the season are as follows: Won-3, Lost-4, Tied-1. 22 BASEBALL First Row: R. Jacobson, E. Cook, R. Beers. G. VanBuren, R. Page. Second Row: R. Utter. K. Peck. D. Reed. R. Reynard. G. Churchill, G. Potter. Coach Sandera. ( HE Stamford Indians finished the 1953 baseball season with another pennant for our school. This is the fourth league flag the squad has won in the last five years. Dick Beers, a senior, did the majority of the pitching, but he was occasionally relieved by Bob Utter and Don Reed. Ed Cook did the bulk of the catching. The only league loss the Indians suffered was to Davenport, the score of that game being 2-0. The Stamford squad took Treadwell and South Kortright twice and Davenport once to end with a league record of 5 wins and 1 loss. The Indian infield was made up of Ed Cook behind the plate, Kenny Peck at first, Bob Reynard and Bob Utter sharing the “Keystone Positions” and Don Reed at the “Hot Corner”. In left field was Ray Page, in center, Glenn VanBuren and in right, Gordie Churchill. Rod Ballard had previously roamed right field, but due to a leg injury had to stop playing. The morale of the team was helped who sat the bench most of the season, the plate. Credit must be given to Coach winning squad out of his baseball cap. work'. out by Bob Jacobson and George Potter but helped out in their various trips to Sanders who has pulled another pennant- Great going, Coach, keep up the good R. Beer R. Utter HIGH SCHOOL INTRA MURALS First Row: J. Newman. M. Buhl. S. Utter. E. Beers, L. Smith. Second Row: G. Daddy. N. Stone. A. Jump. A. Harwood. J. Parys, C. Persons. L. Bright. Third Row: M. Murphy. P. Vandermark. G. Ballard. M. Churchill. R. Ormsbee, L. Mattice. £ HE eighteen girls of the High School Intramurals group met every Wednesday. They were divided into teams and participated in various sjx rts including ping pong, badminton, softball, basketball and soccer. During the fall, the group concentrated on soccer. The girls won all of the soccer games they played with other schools. Two games were played with South Kortright and with Roxbury Central School. The group also played basketball with other schools, winning several games. HIGH SCHOOL INTRA MURALS- First Row: W. Butts, B. Scutt, L. Schwartz, H. Rubin. Second Row: R. Cook. K. Dubois. C. North. J. Utter. L. Conley. Third Row: D. Reed. D. Taylor. S. Breth. R. Bradley, G. Potter. 24 JUNIOR HIGH INTRA MURALS First Row: P. Wickham. E. Been. B. LeRoy. M. Reed, C. Sackett, M. Jacobs. C. Berry. Second Row: B. Scutt, J. Sager. N. Marsala, B. Burdick, M. Constable, R. Titus. G. Austin. L. Darby. C J HE Junior High Intramural groups were very active and interested in their sport’s pro- —t gram. They had various activities. The Junior High Boys played basketball with Margaretville and Roxbury. They won their games which encouraged them and the rest of the school. Here lie our future basketball teams and they deserve and should have the support of everyone. JUNIOR HIGH INTRA MURALS First Row: F. All. R. Shafer. J. Harwood, d. Farber, C. North. Second Row: F. Oakley. L. Churchill, S. Beers. J. Mattice, R. Reigrod. R. Tobey, D. Dales. G. Scherry. Third Row: J. Mushlit, F. Felder. R. VanVliet, T. Laux. D. Jacobs. G. Truesdell, D. Moore. T. Boyle. Fourth Row: V. Brown. J. Cahill. R. Fuller. E. Berry. K. Titus. D. Peck. S. Rising. K. Mattice. Fifth Row: R. Gorton. H. Laux. W. Boyle. Z. LeRoy. M. Dales. H. VonBrockdorff. H. Austin. I. Brown. 25 First Row: P. Walling. Second Row: D. VanVliet. A. Harwood. E. Beers. C. Persons. G. Ballard. 26 nl C. I'.'.ijr Stamford Sand is jproudtij Represented Slt S]((State CONCERT BAND S’TAMFORD Central School was proud to have three members of the Music Department attend All-State Band at Syracuse. For three years in succession Mary Newman, cornetist, was appointed to the A11-State Band. Priscilla Waterman, flutist, and Harry Simmons, vocalist, were chosen for this years group. First Row: J. Newman. L. Darby. M. Churchill. P. Waterman. S. Utter. Second Row: R. Kogan. G. Longin. J. Harwood. , M. Cahill. R. Dibble. M. Harper. C. Sackett. M. Murphy. Third Row: P. Wickham. B. Rogers. M. Bush, D. VanVUet, , D. Sackett, L. Waterman, A. VanDusen, M. Newman. B. Waterman. H. Simmons, G. Ballard, M. Peck, L. Bright, P. Page . J. Vandermark. H. Bettiol. Fourth Row: J. Utter. R. Page, G. VanBuren, E. Caouette. R. Reynard. F. Pruden, A. Harwood. D. Mincarelli. Director. C i HIS year the Concert Band had a membership of thirty-six. Our director, Mr. D. Mincarelli, worked with the group to uphold the “A” rating received by the band last year. This rating was earned in Grade V. The calendar of events for the school year included the Annual Winter and Spring Concerts, Shriner’s Parade, basketball games, assemblies, Memorial Day Parade, State Contest and Graduation. ALL - STATF 28 M. Newman, H. Simmons, P. Waterman. JUNIOR BAND First Row: M. Reed, D. Darling. D. Frazee. B. Raynor, M. Waterman. Second Row: P. Brooks. B. Lawrence. R. Bates. S. Simonson. L. Johns. Third Row: J. Utter. B. Wickham. N. Marsala. C. North. L. Meeghan, M. Vamosy. V. Vamoay. N. Rogers. D. Cammer. fourth Row: L. McKenzie. R. Reigrod. R. Bates. H. Simonson. D. Dales. Mr. Mincarelli. - .«■■■ ( i HE Junior Band consists of twenty-three members. This group “Evening of Bands ’ program, which was held in the winter and again During the first semester, the Beginner’s Band only consisted of eleven members Twenty new members joined the group in the second semester. They played at th concerts and both groups have planned on entering the Music Contest for a rating. BEGINNERS' BAND First Row: H. Partridge. D. Taylor, D. Catnmer. P. Meeghan. Second Row: J. Faulkner. J. Simonson. B. Wickham. G. Wilson, J. Herron, G. Sitts. L. Soule. 29 C HE reed and brass ensembles were newly organized this year. These ensembles are sections of the Concert Band under the direction of Mr. D. Mincarelli. The brass ensemble supplied appropriate music between acts of the Senior Play. The object of the groups is to help each other and to improve their section. V 30 HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS First Row: L. Waterman. L. Smith, E. Lyon. M. Shafer. L. Darby. M. Cahill, C. Sackett, A. Jump. B. Rogers. A. Harwood. A. VanDusen, J. Newman. Second Row: C. Persons. L. Wood. S. Utter. M. Mattice. P. Wickham. M. Reed. E. Slawson, J. Vamosy, D. Sackett. T. Colburn, D. VanVliet, M. Vamosy. Third Row: F. Simmons, L. Wilsey, L. Smith, P. Waterman. R. Ormsbee, N. Marsala. B. Thiele. M. Tompkins. M. Murphy, M. Newman. H. Bettiol. M. Parys, J. Parys. Fourth Row: S. Rising. R. Jacobson. H. VonBrockdorff, G. Longin. E. Caouette, S. Breth. H. Simmons. H. VonBrockdorff. D. Taylor, R. Dibble, M. Dales. G. VanBuren. K. Kelly. T. Wickham. H. Rubin. C d HE vocal department has been a very active group this year. —J The department consists of the High School Mixed Chorus, Junior High Chorus, Grade Chorus, High School Ensemble, Boys’ Quartet and Girls' Quartet. The first big undertaking of the department was the fall con- cert which was held November 20, 1953. The program included various selections by the grade and high school choruses. The high school chorus sang the “Battle Hymn of the Republic , “Chopsticks Paraphrase , “Steal Away , a Negro Spiritual, and “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring as part of the program. “One More River and “Harvest Hymn were two of the selections sang by the grade chorus. The Ensemble, the Boys’ Quartet, and soloists Rod Dibble and Harry Simmons contributed to the program. Vocal groups from the Kindergarten through the high school presented a very impressive Christmas program. It included the traditional Christmas Pageant and several soloists. The high school chorus participated in the Spring Festival and also gave a recital of solos. 31 jracle an JJjrCk orasei JUNIOR CHORUS- Fim Row: J. Vandermark, R. Titua, G. Austin, G. Scherry, R. Tobey. R. Reigrod. J. Harwood. F. Felder. D. Moore. L. Churchill. J. Mattice, R. VanVliet. D. Jacobs, R. Shafer, R. Menhennett, F. All, C. Berry, J. Wilson. Second Row: R. Bellinger, G. Davids. B. Richtsfield, K. Mattice, R. Fuller. D. Dales. G. Truesdell, T. Boyle. L. Waterman, S. Barkley, M. Reed. E. Beers. D. Farber, C. North, R. Menhennett, S. Beers. Third Row: R. Gorton, K. Titus, H. Laux. H. Austin, N. Marsala, D. Herron, C. Sackett, B. LeRoy. J. El wood, D. Peck, J. Hitchcock, E. Berry, V. Brown. M. Harper, M. Jacobs, A. Jones, P. Wickham. Fourth Row: D. Frazee, D. Zaccheo, Z. LeRoy, I. Brown, B. Burdick, P. Page, L. Wood, B. McKenzie, F. AU, M. Constable. B. Scutt, L. Darby, J. Sager. GRADE CHORUS- First Row: P. Meeghan, J. Vamosy, B. Wickham, A. El wood, L. Eisel, M. Herron, E. Oppenheimer, H. Roe, D. Atchinson, N. Rogers. V. Vamosy. P. Jacobson, R. Sacken, D. Walling, F. Schoepf. Second Row: D. Cammer, S. Farber. D. Meeghan. B. Soule, C. Cosenza, C. O'Brien, B. Lawrence, S. Brignoli, E. Mushlit, T. Calcaterra, K. Davis, G. Faulkner, D. Darling, M. Waterman. Third Row: B. Calcaterra, R. Boyle. P. Wright, G. Cosenza, C. Grant, S. Gullestad, D. Wright, L. Collier, V. Atchinson, P. Herron, E. Herring J. Faulkner. L. Soule. N. Waterman. Fourth Row: M. Donahue, D. Barry, C. Davis, B. Borggreen, B. Smith, B. Ballard. H. Partridge, T. Been, B. Raynor. R. Laux, J. Haynes, K. Ingles, S. Simonson. Fifth Row: M. O'Connor, R. Lutz, D. Breen, N. Mattice, H. Watson, T. Eighmie, E. Zimmerman, K. Parr, R. Bates, P. Patrishen, S. Walling, W. Tobey, L. Johns. R. Mulford. 32 Fim Row: B. Richtsfield, P. Waterman, J. Newman, A. VanDiaen, J. Vamoay, M. Tompkins. Second Row: M. Cahill, M. Shafer, E. Lyon, B. Thiele, A. Harwood, M. Newman. Third Row: K. Kelly, G. VanBuren, R. Dibble. H. Simmons, R. Jacobson, S. Rising, J. Utter. T. Wickham. C i HIS year a High School Mixed Ensemble was organ- ized. This group has been very active, taking part in the fall and spring concerts and the Christmas pro- gram. We remember the excellent performances of ‘‘Grandma's Thanksgiving' in November. The Boys' Quartet sang “Sidewalks of New York and “I Had A Dream, Dear” at the fall concert. This group was newly organized this year and also sang at the spring concert. We all agree that Mrs. Reed, director of the Vocal Department, had done a wonderful job this year. We all feel that the vocal department will continue to be a group to be proud of. «1 33 4 vah. ■■■■;£ .l ’ Li ' wV w •• - W a- iv • • - _____ r -V '■v-’f. ... y . ir • ' y: %c tv5 f $'• . ■ ?� : V ; U - r- v rf • -i • u'VTk r. V Viv1' w % •� •� , V , i • . ' • Nl vv � V% J ' - r. Jlie iJots Jaue i3ic] 2) 9 )reams LEN0RE CRANDALL First Row: J. Simonson, D. Bright, D. DuBois. L. Grant. B. Zimmerman. M. Churchill. S. DuBois. P. Walling. Second Row: E. Merwin. J. Govern, P. Mabey. F. Traxler, A. Sternberg. E. Mattice. R. Fuller. D. Wright. Third Row: D. Walts, D. Rappleyea, R. Greene. R. Scutt, B. Lutz. L. Bourst, H. Lighte. D. Jacobson. Fourth Row: T. Eklund, C. Young. W. Hummell, B. Frazee, L. Andrus, J. Calcaterra, K. Burke. N. Eklund, G. Wright. ELSIE STEWART C i HE Kindergarten Group of Stamford Central School consisted of 33 eager boys and girls. Their teacher, Mrs. Crandall and assistant, Mrs. Stewart will agree that this group kept them busy every minute. There were no dull moments for these fun loving youngsters. The Kindergarten participated in the Christmas program and had a Christmas party. They carried on many class activities that helped them to learn and co-operate with each other. 36 FIRST GRADE First Row: N. Cohn, R. Merwin, K. Reynard, D. Loucks, S. Harwood, E. Mattice, L. Snyder. L. Peterson, D. Brignoli. D. Leitner. Second Row: D. Eklund, R. Sternberg, L. Fuller, A. Barba, R. Umbach, G . Kendall, L. Gregory, K. Elwyn, D. Hall. Third Row. R. Scutt, R. Utter, G. Barry, F. Jones, G. Watson. L. Germond, S. Reigrod. J. Wright. C 7 HE First Grade is now well on their way preparing for the great climb into the future. They have been busy learning the basic reading, writing and arithmetic. When the formal work was completed, there was time for creative play which satisfied the desire for activity. By group learning and through varied activities, interest was stimulated and the individual pupils’ needs were met. The children learned to work, to play well with others, to follow necessary directions, and to establish good work habits. 37 FIRST AND SECOND- First Row: C. Todd. P. Frazee. W. Wickham. R. Baker. D. Darling. W. Billings. W. Solomon. Second Row: A. VanBuren. N. Wright. G. Kozikowski. L. Faulkner. A. Page. E. Berry, B. Wirtz, P. Oakley, K. Sanders. Third Row: R. Frazee. R. Sackett. P. Kelly, N. Mattice, L. Haynes. B. Ives. C. Breth, J. Simonson, J. Zaccheo. SECOND GRADE First Row: G. Faulkner, C. Brenn, W. Bright, T. VanZandt. M Todd. N. Churchill, J. Herron, G. Ughte, J. Wescott, M. Brace. Second Row: F. Merwin, W. Lee, M. Mabey, J. Vandermark, J. Rosier, P. Roe. P. Grant, D. Sparkes, S, Sternberg. Third Row: C. Eklund, L. Marsala, J. Raynor, T. Kendall, L. Frazee, J. Brooks, M. Pedone, J. Stone, J. Crandall. THIRD GRADE First Row: D. Lutz, P. Lighte, P. Zaccheo, O. Bright, E. Vamosy, F. Roe, G. Merwin. C. VanZandt, J. MacLaury, B. Zimmerman, K. Reynard. Second Row: R. Mattice, G. Menhennett, B. Darling, R. Bates, G. Bassani, B. Berry, J. Haynes, S. Westcott, G. Boyle. Third Row: G. Churchill, R. Collier, R. Foote, D. Demarest, D. Kendall, R. Mattice. S. Kipp. R. Young, J. Bellinger. 38 THIRD AND FOURTH First Row: D. Wilson. J. Brignoli. R. Foote. H. Moore. J. Govern. J. Wlrtz. C. Redone. R. Dayton. Second Row: D. Rising. D. Wright. E. Mushlit, S. Mattice, R. Dayton. K. Austin. J. Hall. P. Jacobson. Third Row: C. Grant. P. Churchill. S. Lewis. B. Ballard. R. Mulford. D. Breen. S. Brignoli. FOURTH GRADE First Row: R. Fuller. N. Waterman. S. Rosier. R. Persons. A. Andrus. C. Cosenza. D. Meeghan, D. Merwin, M. O’Connor, R. Sackett, K. Davis. Second Row: R. Constable, V. Atchinson, B. Tobey, B. Borggr en. D. Zimmerman. T. Been. R. Brooks, L. Collier. P. Herron, A. Elwood. Third Row: C. Davis, B. Austin, T. Calca terra, B. Soule, R. Wayman, C. Sager, D. O’Brien. C. Ingles. R. VanHoesen, S. Walling. FIFTH GRADE First Row: L. Eisel, M. Herron, J. Vamosy, G. Wilson, G. Sitts, J. Langdon. J. Faulkner. R. Jones, S. Gullestad, C. VanZandt. Second Row: M. Solomon. R. VanVliet, H. Partridge, K. Parr. R. Fuller. N. Mattice, M. Laux. M. Laux. R. Sackett. Third Row: G. Cosenza. J. Govern, L. Soule, G. Haas. R. Davids, D. Taylor, D. Cammcr. S. Simonson. 39 Nestle Sili, umor Jicjh Prei spares FIFTH AND SIXTH First Row: P. Meeghan. L. Johns. R. VanZandt. D. Barry. E. Oppenheimer, H. Roc. P. Brooks. B. Wickham. G. Faulkner. Second Row: F. Schoepf, J. Merwin, R. Bassani. P. Wright, S. Farber, B. Raynor, J. Haynes. E. Jones. Third Row: R. Laux, J. Peck, L. McKenzie, R. Bates, M. Donohue, B. Smith, R. Boyle. SIXTH GRADE First Row: R. Lutz, M. Waterman. L. AU, T. Eighmie, N. Rogers, J. Snyder, V. Vamosy, H. Simonson, D. Walling. Second Row: E. Zimmerman, R. Austin. S. Mattice, B. Calcattera. D. Darling, H. Watson, B. Lawrence. H. Collier. Third Row: P. Petnshen, I. Merwin. J. Rosier, R. Bates, D. Atchinson, D. Frazee, C. O’Brien, E. Herring. Ltf ’ MILDRED HAMILTON SEVENTH GRADE First Row: R. Shafer, F. All, J. Harwood, J. Mushlit. D. Farber. S. Been. C. North, R. Menhennett. Second Row: R. Tobey, C. Berry, L. Churchill, J. Cahill, S. Barkley, J. Mattice, D. Dales. Third Row: R. Titus, G. Davids, M. Constable. H. Laux, B. McKenzie, K. Mattice, J. Sager, B. Scutt. Mary Constable- President Rita Titus- Vice-President David Farber- Secretary Carolyn Berry- Treasurer 40 Juto 'iiali S cLoo ( Betty Burdick President Harold VonBrockdorff Treasurer Elaine Beers Secretary Patrica Page Vice-President EIGHTH GRADE- First Row; D. Jacobs, R. VanVliet, M. Harper, D. Herron, M. Reed, L. Waterman, P. Wickham. J. Wilson. T. Laux. Second Row: E. Beers. B. LeRoy, F. All. J. Vandermark. B. Burdick. P. Page. L. Wood. J. Elwood. Third Row. S. Rising. W. Boyle. I. Brown. H. VonBrockdorff. M. Dales. H. VonBrockdorff. D. Zaccheo. Robert Fuller Kenneth Titus President Vice-President Carolyn Sackett Secretary Linda Darby Treasurer EIGHTH GRADE- First Row; R. Menhennett. J. Hitchcock. R. Reigrod, G. Scherry. Second Row: A. Jones, G. Truesdell. G. Austin, T. Boyle. D. Peck, L. Darby. D. Moore. Third Row: C. Sackett. R. Fuller. R. Bellinger. Z. LeRoy. N. Marsala. D. Frazee. E. Berry. 41 Was she blood? Have some7 Move over a little more! Triangle ABC Ralph, hard at work! Whistle bj Important instructions! The phantom! Guard those tables! 3 he Arbor Day program, held on May 8, 1953, was one of the nicest assembly programs of the year. The entire program was held in front of the school. It not only brought the meaning of Arbor Day closer to us, but we feel that the Class of '53 made a very worthwhile dedication to the school. Kenneth Peck, president of the Class of '53, presented the school with two trees. Mr. Waterman spoke about the meaning of Arbor Day and what nature should mean to us. The Girl’s Quartet supplied appropriate music for the program. 43 Teacher's Associati on Rachel Dayton Betsy Darling Grade Exhibits i HE annual school fair was held September 23, 1953. The day was perfect and there were many outdoor events including a pet parade and track meets for grades 9-12. There were seventeen head of livestock exhibited by 4-H and F. F. A. members. There was also quite a number of poultry exhibits and many other 4-H exhibits in the cafeteria. Mr. Carley, the county 4-H club agent, and Miss Etinger, county assistant, judged the 4-H exhibits. There were also many exhibits put up by the different grades, and an exhibit by the Teachers Association. In the afternoon a 4-H assembly was held. It included talks on various phases of 4-H work and a dress revue by the Utsayantha Maidens. Many awards were given and everyone enjoyed the school fair this year. Next year we hope it will be even better. ' Prize Dog. Steven Brignoli 44 -fv vs-H %� i fyv. MlVd • ; S ? £. . • • - .� _ • f . Of.' � , ■ . • • • i'. vi . ’ • .. '•V .% • . |T • ' ' • V • f. V ( KtSc ? C. „ .j £. V� '.v,-.. -. -.- . . + • . Vj .« « A f • Tr' •'. ' 'N: . V r l?v -■ v — . %Vt 1 . v V?V ' vV ■H •- - rV r . .. iWEVS.y.'v. Mary Parys Treasurer Lavonne Meeghan She tjoun er Set are James Utter Vice-President Patricia Snyder President HE Freshman class this year had twenty-five members. Their adviser was Mr. Mincarelli. The officers for the class were: president, Patricia Snyder; vice-president, James Utter; secretary, Lavonne Meeghan; treasurer, Mary Parys. The class had their own Christmas party this year, as did the others. Their one main project for the year was having a Radio Ranch assembly on March 19 at the school auditorium. There was entertainment and a dance. This was a successful project for the class, and they are eagerly awaiting the coming year so they can have some more fund raising projects. FRESHMEN First Row: L. Schwartz. B. Scutt, F. Snyder. L. Conley, E. Slauson, J. Utter. M. Vamoay, T. Colburn. M. Collier. R. Lyon. Second Row: W. Partridge. L. Meeghan. L. MateLce. T. Wickham. M. Parys. P. Wayman, D. Sackett. B. Rogers. Third Row: G. VanBuren. A. Gullestad. F. Jacobs. G. Eighmie, D. Taylor. J. Moore. K. Kelly. 46 Preparing Oor Jast Opportunities IT h Edward Caouette President HE class of '56 which consists of about 30 members is a class of pleasant and popular students. Their friendly dispositions are partially obtained through their adviser, Mr. Nocito. Under the leadership of Edward Caouette as their president, the Soph- omore Class is anxiously striving toward their goal, their Senior year and trip. Other officers who are assisting him are: Steve Breth, Vice-President; Eleanor Beers, Sec- retary; Gloria Daddy, Treasurer; and also the Student Council representatives, Gwen Ballard and Harry Rubin; and alternate Marilyn Peck. On October 17, the class sponsored a very successful spaghetti supper and dance. A profit was made of $201.14. The auditorium was cleverly decorated expressing a Halloween theme for the record dance which followed the supper. Everyone was proud of the outcome of this project and hopes all other attempts will be as profitable. Eleanor Beers Secretary Steve Breth Vice-President Gloria Daddy Treasurer SOPHOMORES First Row. J. Newman, L. Smith. A. Boyle. D. VanVliet. Second Row: R. Page. L. Bright. M. Cahill, S. Utter. C. Pertona. M. Shafer. E. Beers. H. Rubin. Third Row: A. Harwood, M. Peck. C. Daddy, P. Vandermark, R. Om ee, N. Stone, G. Ballard. M. Bush. Fourth Row: F. Ptuden. R. Jacobson, G. Potter. S. Breth. R. Bradley, E. Caouette. R. Wickham. 47 48 'Upperclassmen (Consider __ Und Prepare ddor WJorld of repare Gilbert Longin Treasurer Robert Reynard President C. J h£ officers of the Junior Class were: president, Robert Reynard; vice- president, Gordon Churchill; secretary, Barbara Thiele; treasurer, Gilbert Longin; student council representatives, Roddy Dibble, Audrey VanDusen; alter- nates, Harry Simmons, Margaret Tompkins. Their adviser was Mrs. Lee. Some of the activities of the class were selling writing paper and Christmas cards. They sponsored a Donkey Basketball game and a Magician’s Show in the spring. The class received their rings from the Balfour Company in February and were very pleased with them. The annual Junior I rom was held May 7 with a deep sea theme. The class colors were acquamarine and coral pink, and the class flower was the rose. Barbara Thiele Secretary Gordon Churchill Vice-President QUEMBERS of the 1953 yearbook C_y 11 staff held their third annual Year- book Banquet at the Delaware Inn in June. Highlight of the evening was the presence of Gilbert Longin, a member of the Sophomore class, who was stricken with polio in September '52. The yearbook was dedicated to him and he was presented with the first copy. Charles L. Ryder, Jr., manager of the Stamford Mirror-Recorder was the main speaker, while the Reverend John Maclnnes acted as toastmaster. Co-editors chosen for the '54 “Voice” were Priscilla Vaterman and Mary Newman. 51 CcLes Of IJour Voi aces an d ddSeedd ddtid cjCincjer dnotLer y,a, asses Doris First Row: K. Peck. J. Sackett. B. Henderson. E. Kelsey, E. Shelrnandinc. M. Barley, R. Utter. Second Row: S. Anderson, K. Jaquish, B. Trowbridge. H. Boogh, L. Lyon. D. Kerr. Third Row: M. Mitchell. J. Laux, S. Burdick. C. Engelke, D. Reed, E. Theisselmann, J. Petersen. Shirley Edna Shirley Anderson Marjorie Barley Richard Beers Johanna Boogh Shirley Burdick Constance Engelke Betty Jean Henderson Katherine Jacquish Estella Kelsey Doris Kerr Joan Laux Laura Lyon Ward Mona Mitchell Thomas Murphy Joan Peterson Doris Reed June Sackett Elaine Shelmandine Edna Theisselmann Bettye Trowbridge Robert Utter Cobleskill Ag. Tech., Cobleskill, New York Rochester Eastman Dental Dispensary, Rochester Graduated in January, 1954 High School, Lausanne, Switzerland Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Office vVork, York, Pennsylvania Housework, Betty Mirtallo’s, Stamford, New York State Teacher's College, Plattsburgh, New York Albany Business College, Albany, New York Cashier, Oneida Markets, Stamford, New York Married (Mrs. Ralph vVard), Stamford, New York Office Work, General Electric, Schenectady Graduated in January, 1954 Home, Stamford, New York WAVES, Bainbridge, Maryland Sales Clerk, Woolworth’s, Oneonta, New York Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York Columbia University, New York City, New York Office Work, Spoor’s, Stamford, New York Working, Stamford, New York Marjorie at Eastman Dental Bob. Tom. Ken. Buddy. Richie ole grads 52 � - 'v Mv. v lv 7A- l '1-c • ’V .. • � K; ■ . c. v- ■.• ..ir . w y.-.. :V ’. vv � W , '-5 V - 1' ' j . - •:: - ■: ; • '■ . ' w, • •v.'Y ■ - 5 3 2 .«� . 54- «. t • • - • A t -V •c fc- •S . 7 ;:• v y?. V I • ■ ' •M m BALLARD, RODNEY “He’s full of fun and gay, a gentle man in every way.” Soccer 1, 2 Baseball 3, 4 Silk Screen 1, 3 Boys' Intramurals 1,2,3 Art Club 1 King of Junior Prom 3 Boys' Cooking 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 BETTIOL, HELEN “True to her word, her work, and her friends.” Band 1,2, 3,4 Delaware County Massed Band 1,2, 3, 4, Chorus 4 Ensemble 4 Yearbook Staff 3,4 Assistant Literary Editor 3 Typing Editor 4 Class President 3 Class Vice-President 1,2 Girls' Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Cheerleader 2, 3 Honor Society 3, 4 Probationary 2 President 4 Senior Play 4 Student Council Secretary 4 Queen of Junior Prom 3 Minstrel Show 3 BREEN, BARBARA “Her face is bright, her thoughts are sweet. ” Utsayantha News 1, 2, 3,4 Senior Play 4 Minstrel Show 3 Chorus 1 Dramatics Club 1 F. H. A. 3 Photography Club 2 54 1 BUHL, MADELINE “To love, cherish, and to obey.” Yearbook Staff 3,4, Assistant Typing Editor 3, Advertising Editor 4; Girls' Intramurals 2,3,4; Utsayantha News 2 Dramatics Club 2; Chorus 1; Girls’ Shop 2; Cheerleader 2,3, Cheerleading Club 1; Class Treasurer 1, Class Vice-President 4; Minstrel Show 3; Senior Play 4. CHURCHILL, MARTHA “Her merry laugh and smiling face, Will in our hearts retain a place.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Delaware County Massed Band 1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Assistant Advertising Editor 3 Literary Editor 4 Class President 2, 4 Class Treasurer 3 Senior Play 4 Girls' Intramurals 1,2, 3,4 Cheerleader 3 Honor Society 3, 4 Secretary 3 F. H. A. 3 Minstrel Show 3 COOK, EDWARD “Blessings on him that first invented sleep. ” Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 3 President 4 Soccer 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Baseball 1,2, 3,4 Intramurals 1,3,4 Dramatics Club 1,2,3 Silk Screen Club 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Assistant Photography Editor 3 Photography Editor 4 55 KOGAN, RICHARD “A man of a few thousand words.” Band 1,2, 3, 4 Photography Club 1, 2 Utsayantha News 3, 4 Editor-in-Chief 4 Co-Editor 3 Minstrel Show 3 Senior Play 4 MATTICE, MARY “Be silent and safe, silence never betrays you.” Chorus 1, 2, 3,4 Utsayantha News 1, 2, 3 Literary Editor 4 F. H. A. 3,4 Girls' Handicraft 3 Minstrel Show 3 MOORE, MARY “Betsy, like all good women, had a temper of her own.99 Yearbook Staff 3,4, Assistant Business Manager 3, Assistant Advertising Manager 4; Honor Society 3; Senior Play 4; Class President 1, Class Treasurer 2,4, Class Vice-President 3; President of F.H.A. 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, Cheerleading Club 1; Minstrel Show 3; Girls' Intramurals 1,2,3; Girls' Shop 3. 56 MURPHY, MARGARET “Your heart’s desires be with you.” Delaware County Massed Chorus 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Intramurals 1,2, 3,4 Library Council 3,4 President 4 Girls' Shop 2 Cheerleading Club 1 Photography Club 2 Minstrel Show 3 Ensemble 4 Senior Play 4 Chorus 4 NEWMAN, MARY “Whatever she may gain, she will be worthy of.” Band I, 2, 3, 4 Delaware County Massed Band 1,2,4 Delaware County Massed Orchestra 3 Chorus 3, 4 Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 1, 2, 4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Literary Editor 3 Co-Editor 4 Girls' Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Honor Society 3, 4 Probationary 2 State Band 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club 2 Senior Play 4 Ensemble 3, 4 Girls' Quartet 3 PERSONS, IRENE “A small voice is better than a great echo. ” Photography Club 1, 2 Silk Screen 3 Girls' Handicraft 2 F. H. A. 3 Dramatics Club 1,3 Minstrel Show 3 Chorus 1 Library Council 2 Art Club 1, 2, 3 Utsayantha News 4 t I m 57 SIMMONS, FRANCES “Oh, for the simple life.” Girls' Handicraft 1, 2, 3 F. H. A. 3,4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Twirling 1, 2 Projector Club 2 Minstrel Show 3 UTTER, SHIRLEY “True love is better than glory.’ ’ Delaware County Massed Band 1,2,3,4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 3, 4 Typing Editor 3 Business Editor 4 Senior Play 4 Class Secretary 2,3,4 Cheerleader 2, 3 Minstrel Show 3 Girls' Intramurals 1, 2, 3 Girls' Shop 2 Cheer leading Club 1 WATERMAN, PRISCILLA “She’s all my fancy painted her; She’s lovely, she’s divine. ” State Band 4; Delaware County Massed Band 3,4, Delaware County Massed Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4, Assistant Art Editor 3, Co-Editor 4; Senior Play 4; Prize Speaking 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Minstrel Show 3; Utsayantha News 3; F. H. A. 3, Vice-President 3, Song Leader 3; Dramatics Club 1,3; Girls’ Handi- craft 2; Photography Club 2; Art Club 1, 2. 58 Martha Churchill President Madeline Buhl Vice-President Shirley Utter Secretary Betsy Moore Treasurer Senior 3 Leonard Adair Adviser 59 -J 2 a, Jn% 5. Working Hard??? 6. 'Chemiitry ?•!! $ N case you've forgotten what a busy life the stately senior leads,........................ consider these glimpses as we take you “round” a full day of senior scheduling. 4. Making Hlatory? 3. Smile for the day 2. All Prepared I 60 1. The Awakening Prom Pke Pad — J)nto Jhe Juture •J • E. Cook, J. Moore. P. Bouton, R. Been, R. Ballard, H. Bettiol, A. Snyder. M. Newman, P. Waterman, M. Churchill T- r lNE of the greatest memories of our Junior year was the v Junior Prom. It was held on April 24, 1953 from 9 to 1 in the school auditorium. Music was furnished by Ernie Russ and his orchestra. The auditorium was decorated according to the theme “Rhapsody in Blue.” The class colors of two tones of blue and silver were used throughout the theme. A royal blue false ceiling was in the form of a wheel, all streamers leading to the center. The wails were decorated with musical characters and silver music notes. Silver and light blue notes hung from the ends of the streamers. A crystal ball, covered with glass, hung from the center of the stage. A spotlight shown on the revolving ball making a very effective setting. The class flower, the blue carna- tion, was placed on the tables and used in making “54” on the back wall. The crowning of the King Rodney Ballard and Queen Helen Bettiol, by last year’s King and Queen, was the highlight of the evening. Attendants were Mary Newman, Priscilla Waterman, Martha Churchill, Edward Cook, James Moore and Paul Bouton. Crown bearers were Robert Umbach and Linda Snyder. The crowning was followed by the Grand March. 64 (Pile IP (casant Firtt Row: R. Ballard, M. Mower� , M. Moore, S. Utter, J. Moore. Second Row: B. Breen. M. Murphy, M. Churchill, M. Newman, P. Waterman, H. Bettiol. M. Buhl, P. Bouton, R. Kogan. i 7' r i j i VII |f “C(JtTlLLJE’S Weekend” was presented on November 13, 1953. Mr. Adair, who di- yy rected the play, deserves much credit for making the play such a success. Mrs. Ophelia Winkle, a typical “son coddler, 99 was afraid her son Willie would have a heart attack. If this happened his large inheritance would go to a cat hospital. Willie did have a heart attack, but in this case it concerned a pretty nurse called Eva, in stead of the thrombosis his mother feared. It all started when Willie was sent, in a convalescent state, to the “Bid A wee” Nursing Home while his mother redecorated their home. First he met Eva and then he was made very much aware of the “befuddled” patients who believed themselves to be “Captain Kidd” and “Napoleon. ” From this point on a supposed burglary and kidnapping, topped off with a ransom note, a sprained ankle, an elopement, and many amusing and confusing incidents made this play one that the audience did not soon forget. • - M The cast was as follows: Thank Janie Lou. f of the ink! Willie- Jimmy Moore Mrs. Winkle- Priscilla Waterman Janie Lou Higgins- Barbara Breen Mrs. McDonald- Millie Mowers Hannah Mulligan- Madeline Buhl Mr. Posey (Napoleon)- Dick Kogan Mr. Ozro Sanders (Captain Kidd)- Paul Bouton Samuel Hodges- Rodney Ballard Eva Wood- Shirley Utter Brenda Burton- Betsy Moore Shirley Linton- Martha Churchill Mrs. Letita Wood- Helen Bettiol Orderlies- Mary Newman, Margaret Murphy Ya better run, hide quick I Yar Mama jest drove in! 65 Well, don’t ju t «and there! I want my cloche !. l l e’(( y]ot Caiih Oorqet Ol Of DL Chii of 54 NICKNAME USUALLY SEEN NOTED FOR DESTINATION CAN YOU IMAGINE Stub Ballard Helen Bettiol £ ame Breen Midge Buhl Red Churchill Sleepy Cook Dickie Kogan Mary Mattice Betsy Moore Finigan Murphy Mary Newman Renie Persons Barrel Simmons Butter Ball Utter Percy Waterman in his skin riding around walking the streets at class parties all over sleeping talking downtown at the post office playing hooky coming or going in the movies waiting for Bill in front of the house 3 A.M. working on yearbook big feet going steady sweaters hips red hair “speed” being late quietness flirting being absent cornet flightiness diamond ring collection artistic ability Linotype school college college California college Brockport-coach Colgate-lawyer seamstress Nursing, Albany time will tell Hart wick-music ? marriage Florida New Paltz-art quiet and dignified watching T.V. alone with a heavy schedule without Bob bleaching her hair with front teeth President noisy without a flame with a perfect attendance with a Model T a ballerina minus her diamond six feet two idle Jauontes 'Ljou C Loose—'Ljour Calate C eleiritieS DONE MOST FOR THE SCHOOL MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Richard Kogan Madeline Buhl MOST MUSICALLY INCLINE)) Richard Kogan Helen Bettiol MOST ABSENT MINDED Mary Newman Edward Cook MOST FRIENDLY Rodney Ballard Mary Newman MOST ATHLETIC Edward Cook Mary Newman Helen Bettiol Edward Cook L j BEST DRESSED Richard Kogan Irene Persons CLASS PEST AND CLASS PET Richard Kogan Priscilla Waterman Rodney Ballard Helen Bettiol 67 Will ant Testament THE CLASS OF 1954 of the STAMFORD in the County of DELAWARE NEW YORK being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this our last in manner following that is to say: TO S.C.S.: The Seniors leave their pleasant memories of “quiet” halls, and classes. To Faculty: We leave them relieved and contented. To Mr. Adair: We leave hopes that the next class will know some English. Rodney Ballard: Stub leaves his desire to pester Mr. Nocito to Anna Mae Boyle. Helen Bettiol: Helen leaves her scholastic ability to Don Jacobs and Harold Austin. Barbara Breen: Barbara leaves her care-free manner to Emma Lyon. Madeline Buhl: Madeline leaves her vim and vigor in basketball games to Barbara Rogers. Martha Churchill: Martha leaves her oboe to Jimmy Utter. Edward Cook: Eddie leaves his bed to the “ambitious” janitors of Stamford Central School. Richard Kogan: Dick leaves his crude, cave man handwriting to Barbara Thiele. Mary Mattice: Mary leaves her quietness and seriousness to Kevin Kelly. Mary Moore: Betsy leaves her ability to carry on conversation to Bill Van Vliet. Margaret Murphy: Margaret leaves her pleasing smile to Marie Shafer. Mary Newman: Mary leaves her many trips to Oneonta to Don Reed. Irene Persons: Irene leaves her petite form and gracefulness to Marilyn Peck. Beryl Simmons: Beryl leaves her diamond to Leta Mattice. Shirley Utter: Shirley leaves her height to Steven Breth. Priscilla Waterman: Priscilla leaves her artistic ability to the kindergarten. SIGNED AND SEALED this twenty second day of June one thousand nine hundred and fifty-four. t%lxdA PRESIDENT TREASURER VICE-PRESIDENT £ast SCHOOL of and the state of 68 OJi Lest Odonors Cjo Oo Outstanding Cjroup •;■ ' : i . r.f f VALEO IE TORI INJ-T - ---------------------------------------------------------------------, Martha Churchill 90.35 •1 '' i This is to v«ww Class of an having HutiHfaelorilij fulfilled the req f| nruduution cim pri HiTibcd for Ihis Scb ; i-mr T7 diploma . uien+vj-eigVfth dutj of « - ■$1 .v Mary Newman 90.22 69 PATRON? Mr. Leonard J. Adair Miss Shirley Anderson Mr. Lawrence Appleby Mr. Mrs. Hilbert Ballard Bard Sons Ins. Mr. Stewart Beames Miss Marion Beni Mrs. Jean Benjamin Miss Evelyn Bettiol Mr. Mrs. Victor Bettiol Miss Hanneke Boogh Mr. Mrs. Louis Boogh Mr. Mrs. Paul Bouton Mr. Mrs. John Breen Dr. F. D. Brown Mrs. Mrs. Carl Buhl Mr. Richard Bullock Mrs. Charlotte Burdick Miss Peggy Caouette Mr. Mrs. Marvin Churchill Class of '54 Class of '55 Class of '57 Mr. Hubert Coager Mr. Mrs. Harold Cook Mrs. Eva Corbin Mrs. Lenore Crandall Miss Virginia Dales Mrs. Leland J. Davenport Mr. George Davis Mr. Leo DeSilva Mrs. June Dugan Mrs. Barbara El wood Mr. Mrs. Conrad Engelke F. F. A. Gallinn's Jewelry Store Miss Vivian Gordon Mrs. Margaret Graig Mrs. Alma Hager Miss Mildred Hamilton Miss Elizabeth Jean Henderson W. S. Hinkley Sons Mr. John H. Hoagland Miss Sammie Ives Mrs. Florence Kaufmann Fredia Kelly Miss Doris Kerr Mr. Mrs. Jerome Kogan Mrs. Alice Krick Mrs. Betty Lee Library Council Mrs. Germaine Longin Mr. Mrs. Raymond C. Mattice A. J. Me Naught Miss Martha Miller Mr. Dan Mincarelli Mr. Mrs. James E. Moore Mrs. Rosemary Murphy Dr. Mrs. W. H. F. Newman Mr. Orlo R. Nichols Mr. Thomas J. Nocito Mrs. Naomi Odell Mr. Charles Parys Mrs. Lydia Persons Mr. C. A. Potts P. T. A. Mrs. Connie Reed Mr. Mrs. Clifton Sackett Miss June Sackett Mr. Charles Sanders Sew Save Shop John Sexton Sons Silk Screen Club Mr. James Simmons Mrs. Elsie Stewart Miss Edna Theisselmann Miss Bettye Trowbridge Utsayantha Grange Utsayantha News Mr. Mrs. Chester Utter Mr. Mrs. Parker Utter Miss Jean Vandermark V. F. W. Mr. Lamont Warner Mr. Mrs. Paul Waterman Windy Ridge Grange Mr. Stanley Young 70 , wv Stamford WjercLcu ts Cdontriiute cJdarcje mounts dJo AUTO SALES AND SERVICE “7 V- ” Jne WoLce HARDWARE STORES Chevrolet-Olds Soles and Service Delaware County Motors Inc. Stamford Hardware Store Fred's Shell Station INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE MacLeod Service Station DINERS Stamford Body Works Caouette Insurance and Square Deal Garage Edward's Diner Real Estate Agency West's Esso Station DRUGGISTS Hamilton Realty Company Karl W. Reynard BAKERIES Nate's Stamford Pharmacy The Corner Drug Store JEWELERS Stamford Bakery DRY CLEANERS M.A. Golfetto BANKS COFFEE CLEANERS NEWSPAPERS THE NATIONAL BANK OF STAMFORD ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Stamford Mirror-Recorder BEAUTY SHOPS Stamford Electric Shop NEWSSTANDS Armstrong's Beauty and Barber Shop Churchill Hall Beauty and Barber Shop Hillson's Sweet Shop Stamford Health Bar Judy's Beauty Salon FARM IMPLEMENTS AND SUPPLIES • Anderson's Feed and Supply A.W. Demarest and Sons, Inc. PAINT AND WALLPAPER STORES BOTTLED GAS Elmore Stores Inc. Conrad Engelke W.E. and B.A. Champlin Mobil-Flame Socony Vacuum Bottled Gas STAMFORD G. L. F. FARM STORE PHOTOGRAPHERS BOWLING ALLEYS FASHION CENTERS GOLFETTO'S STUDIO WEST END BOWLING ALLEYS Harris' PLUMBERS CATTLE DEALERS FLORISTS A.E. Conklin, Plumbing and Heating Kelly Brothers James Herron Stamford Greenhouse POULTRY FARMS COMPLIMENTS FRIENDS Brook's Poultry Farm Compliments of Erich Thiele Class of 1956 Compliments of L.A. Govern THE MEDICAL CENTER RESTAURANTS CONTRACTORS FUEL DEALERS The Delaware Inn THE EAGLE'S NEST Karl J. Buhl ROSCOE E. KIPP AND SON The Ritz DAIRY COMPANIES FUNERAL HOMES REST HOMES PROSPECT DAIRY Hall's Funeral Home Stamford Nursing Home DENTIST FURNITURE STORES THEATERS Dr. David Reigrod Spoor's Furniture Store Smalley's Stamford Theater DEPARTMENT STORES GROCERY STORES TRUCKING The Economy Store Traxler's Dollar Store Handy Food Store H.B. Gaylord Simmon's General Store 72 Lauren Kerr Oneonta (tdi auto sales and service Briggs' Service Station Cotella's Texoco Service Center Detroit Suppi Company Hamilton Motors Hamm's Service Station Oneonta Tire and Auto Parts Inc. Phillips Buick Company BANKS Citizen's National Bank Wilbur National Bank BEAUTY SHOPS Charles' Studio BOTTLING COMPANIES UMneMmen (jive Vjeedecl Oinancial Oicl DEPARTMENT STORES J.J. Newberry Company nnanciai LOAN COMPANIES Public Loan Company FARM IMPLEMENTS AND SUPPLIES MUSIC STORES A.H. Murdock Implement Compony Oneonta Music Center GROCERY STORES Bruno's Food Market HARDWARE STORES The Baker Hardware FRIENDS JEWELERS ONEONTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY R. E. Brigham The Harris Brothers, Inc. DAIRY COMPANIES Meridole Jersey Farms Inc. Oneonta Dairy Company JUNK SHOPS Oneonta Junk Shop Brands That Please Are Found At BRESEE’S Oneonta Department Store, Inc. Oneonta, New York RESTAURANTS The Rex WHOLESALERS ONEONTA GROCERY COMPANY 73 cKarqe (Contributions (Jrom (Communities Cjear and (Jar .arqe K omnou AUTO SALES AND SERVICE City Service Stotion Grand Gorge, New York W.S. Hinkley and Sons Inc. Grand Gorge, New York Frank Pindar and Son Grand Gorge, New York BOOK COMPANIES IMPERIAL BOOK COMPANY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania DINERS Village Square Diner Grand Gorge, New York DRUGGISTS Grand Gorge Pharmacy Grand Gorge, New York ELECTRIC SUPPLIES George Flower and Son Inc. Hobart, New York FARM IMPLEMENTS AND SUPPLIES Becker's Feed Store Grand Gorge, New York E. L. Foote and Son Inc. Hobart, New York FOOD DISTRIBUTORS C.F. Emling Company Chicago, Illinois FURNITURE STORES Steiner's Home Appliances Grand Gorge, New York MUSIC STORES Hickey's Music Store Ithaca, New York ORGANIZATIONS Jefferson Home Bureau Jefferson, New York RESTAURANTS The Boat House South Kortright, New York Trader Notes' Supper Club Grand Gorge, New York SPORTING GOODS STORES Potter Brothers Sporting Goods Kingston, New York VISUAL SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT Audio Visual Equipment New Berlin, New York WHOLESALERS Roxbury Distributing Company Roxbury, New York COMPLIMENTS OF THE STALKER SUPPLY CO 55 Grove Street COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR OFFICE AND CAFETERIA 74 CONGRATULATIONS FROM ROTHENBERG PACKING CO BEST WISHES FROM GREENDELL PACKING CO. HOME OF THE FAMOUS 100% PURE GREENDELL FROZEN CHOPPED BEEF 75 Compliments Of J. A FOOTE AND SONS FANCY DAIRY CATTLE Tractors And Farm Machinery Phone 5531 HOBART, NEW YORK W. L. SMITH COMPANY 76 COMPLIMENTS OF FRED OPPENHEIMER CATTLE DEALER STAMFORD, NEW YORK COMPLIMENTS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION Class Rings Commencement Announcements HODGKINS OF BALFOUR P. O. Box 9 Schenectady, New York Taylor-Made Yearbooks Caps and Gowns FANCY GROCERIES CHOICE MEATS DIAL 2161 tiimforii C rnrrnj HENRY STERK, PROPRIETOR STAMFORD , NEW YORK TABLE LUXURIES FRUITS VEGETABLES 78 Compliments of CATSKILL CRAFTSMEN Compliments of RUSHMORE, MASON AND MARCUS Compliments of THE ONEIDA MARKETS The Complete Food Store Compliments of COLLIN’S DINER This book printed by Velvatone, a special process of lithographic printing. Sole producers: Wm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. No other printing firm is authorized to use the Velvatone method. ALMA MATER Although Delhi always favored The Delaware waters blue. And the boys and girls of Hobart To the valleys they are true. We will own the mountains' splendor And in glory they'll delight. While old Stamford stands defender Of the Purple and the White. Through the four long yean of high school Midst the scenes we sec revolve. And the problems in our studies. We daily seek to solve. Or we win athletic vict'ries On the baseball field so bright. Still we work for dear old Sum ford And the Purple and the White. As the cares of life o'eruke us. Wearing fast our lives away. Should our dearest hopes betray us. And opponents hold the sway. Still we'll banish care and sadness And our hearts with joy grow light. Thinking of those days of gladness 'Neath the Purple and the White. . i