Stamford Central School - Voice Yearbook (Stamford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1956 volume:

high school As the cares of life o'ertake Wearinq fast our lives away. FOREWORD Located in the heart of the Catskills, the students at Stamford are ever conscious of the colorful mountains which surround us. In the '56 Voice we hope that the mountains, which have been selected as our theme, will convey the feeling of achievement as their magnificence has afforded us. We can vaguely remember the first publications which are symbolic of our growth, but we are confronted with the job now. Time is indeed an important factor in development but there always remains the chal- lenge to enlarge and magnify. Just as the Catskills have developed around us and have cast their magnificence upon us, we in turn have expanded and improved our yearly publications at S.C.S. For the Seniors, may this Voice bring back the recollections of our lives here, but more important, the community in which our youthful minds gradually developed. These mountains give us the impression that they are continually reaching greater heights, and in the same way we will hope to meet the challenge of objects which now remain in- tangible. 3 131 tit cation The Yearbook Staff of 1956 dedicate the Voice to a person who has served us diligently throughout the years. We cannot hope to express our deep regard for all of the tasks she has fulfilled for the betterment of our school. In years to come we will remember her as an industrious, friendly and co-operative person. Our Staff, speaking for those before us, feel that she has played an important part in our daily lives. We, therefore, dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. Grace Davenport for her unfailing aid and devotion to duty. We are indeed humble and words cannot adequately express our apprecia- tion. A 3tv HUemotwmv Fate stepped in, as it so often does, and took from us one of our best-known, best-loved ele- mentary teachers, Mrs. Fredia Kelly. Mrs. Kelly was the second grade teacher, having taught at Stamford Central School for over eighteen years. She was a graduate in 1917 of Stamford Seminary and of The Training Class in 1928. She received her bachelor's degree from Oneonta State Teacher's College in 1948. She had always actively partic- ipated in community and school projects. She served as chairman of the Junior Red Cross, worked with the March of Dimes, and served diligently with our local Civil Defense program. The students at Stamford Central School will al- ways remember Mrs. Kelly for her interest and winning personality. She will be missed by her students and friends to whom she gave assistance, patient understanding, and consideration through- out her life. VIOLA PIERCE FREDIA KELLY We, the student body of Stamford Central School, wish to remember Mrs. Viola Pierce for her long and faithful service at Stamford Central School. Mrs. Pierce taught in the grades at Stam- ford for many years and in later years was a sub- stitute teacher as well as treasurer at Stamford Cen- tral School. Mrs. Pierce was President of the Missionary So- ciety of the First Presbyterian Church and an active member of the church. She lived in Stamford for 48 years and was born August 24, 1884 at Catskill. She was a familiar face to students and faculty and, we, the student body will remember her as a competent, willing, and devoted member of our staff at Stamford Central School. instill in students the CHALLENGE of attainment ... an education and opportunity equal to none . . . may we strive to retain them thus by intelligent effort and honor- able character. FACULTY . I rouy i fieir sAi Ifu ass s am PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE A person unfamiliar with the total program of the modern school, turning the pages of the average yearbook, might gain the impression that attending school is a merry-go-round of clubs, dances, athletic contests, music festivals, cheerleading and baton twirling. These things of course are the glamorous side of school life and the parts that are most photogenic. After all, who wants to look at a picture of a student translating Latin or taking the square root of 7924? In pointing this out, I do not mean to belittle the proper place and value that these activities have in helping to build well- rounded personalities. But they do present a challenge to the boy and girl who takes a look at the road ahead through high school and what lies over the hills beyond. The big job and one requiring a lot of time and effort is the acquiring of the skills and attitudes and powers of thinking that come from steady work in and close associations with the subjects of the curriculum. Today the challenge of staying on the right road is keener than ever before for the younger student. This is because there is constantly more competition for your interests, your time, your effort and your loyalties. It's the Familiar problem of value choices which I have mentioned on occasions in the past. You must meet it not only within the four walls of the school building but during just about every waking moment outside the school. Here's hoping that each of you develops the keeness of per- ception to see the right road, the intestinal fortitude to stay on that road, a slightly cynical eye towards the billboards along the way, and enough sense of humor to make the traveling fun. BOARD OF EDUCATION 8 Griffin Brooks, Melvin Carpender, District Superintendent; George Davis, President; Howard Vandermark, Russell Frazee, Albert Hall. iyence and enl usiasrn . . LAWRENCE APPLEBY Citizenship Education MARGARET GRAIG Library EVA CORBIN Languages LEONARD ADAIR English £4 - — ci r 11; CHARLES SANDERS Coach l? l) f s injr r e g y tW. :.A A oi s« XI • f ✓ f jve yam a more comi)Jete rnoculec ROBERT INGLIS Mathematics ARTHUR HARTMAN Science WILLIE MAE GORDON Commerce STANLEY YOUNG Agriculture and Industrial Arts CONSTANCE REED Vocal and Grade Music RICHARD BULLOCK Guidance H. FRANK RHYNER School Psychologist BARBARA ELWOOD Dental Hygienist VIRGINIA DALES School Nurse m 'i ■ GRADES ... a wonderful new CHALLENGE life . . . often referred to as the happiest years setbacks, but our hopes are high. VllHH as we begin our school vy ' ' CPaiieni y they yuicf ' %mr u1 Third Grade ELSIE STEWART Kindergarten LENORE CRANDALL Kindergarten. BEATRICE VANDERMARK First Grade JEAN BENJAMIN First and Second MILDRED BAILEY Second Grade OLA COWAN Sixth Grade Kr - rv l ie c on wino ii. ino roao MILDRED HAMILTON Seventh Grade STEWART BEAMES Driver Training FLORENCE KAUFMANN Eighth Grade VIVIAN GORDON Remedial Reading SAMMIE IVES Fifth and Sixth Grade NAOMI ODELL Third and Fourth Grade MARIE SMITH Fifth Grade Alma Hager Sixth Grade 15 KINDERGARTEN—Front row, left to right: G. Makley, B. Darling, R. Golfetto, B. Todd, M. Hayne , M. Ballard, C. Speisman, S. Ploutz, W. Jacques, L. Austin. Second row: J. Smith, C. Tompkins, P. Wilson, K. Bellinger, P. Simmons, A. Melvin, L. Campagna, M. Haftel, G. Blazo, J. Watson, T. John- son, R. McGregor, A. Darby, C. Wayman. Third row: J. Snyder, M. Grube, P. Demarest, F. Mattice, D. Hitchcock, R. Buel, W. Eklund, R. Gregory, N. Greene, R. Orcutt, J. Denny, J. Frazee, B. Binder, J. Mirtallo, W. Mirtallo. Absent: C. Freidman, L. Govern, J. Denny. FIRST—Front row, left to right: D. Loucks, K. Rappleyer, D. J. Cohn, T. Darling, G. Graver, D. Goss, F. Buchanan. Third Denny, T. Melvin, B. Buck, S. Reed, L Powell, D. Walts. Second row: C. Buck, F. Oakley, L Beames, P. Petrishen, K. Kendall, row: D. Mason, C. Cook, N. Sheehy, E. Merwin, B. Sherman, R. Mattice, M. leitner, M. Lee, M. Herron. FIRST AND SECOND-Front row, left to right: D. Tompkins, Smith. Third row: P. Walling, S. Vamosy, R. Merwin, T. J. Shellhammer, J. Govern, B. Buell, S. Brooks, K. Edwards, Collins, D. Hall, R. Dayton, B. McGregor, R. Cammer, K. J. Faulkner, S. DuBois. Second row: J. Simonson, M. Churchill, MacLaury. N. Sanders, C. Young, B. Frazee, D. Graver, G. McGregor, D. . . . leads fartfier an cffarlfier SECOND GRADE—Front row: P. Rodney, G. Kendall, D. Wright, R. Merwin, J. Sherman, N. Eklund. Second row: B. Hummell, B. Lutz, L. Andrews, R. Scutt, R. Green, Third row: D. Rappleyea, D. Bright, B. Zimmerman, N. Smith, D. Buch, E. Mattice, C. Herron, S. Grant. THIRD GRADE—Front row: D. Leitner, W. Noble, A. Page, R. Utter, L. Faulkner, D. Brigholi. Second row: R. Baker, I. Denny, E. Hitchcock, C. Snyder, E. Mattice, L. Snyder, D. Loucks, K. Reynard, W. TaylorJ Third row: F. Jones, L. Hayner, N. Mattice, B. Ives, J. Powell, R. Wayman, G. Kozilowski, R. Scutt. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE—Front row: R. Bates, T. Kendall, J. Vandermark, T. Kelly, J. Wright. Second row: B. Solomon, N. Cohn, W. Wickham, P. Frazee, D. Eklund, L. Gregory, R. Frazee, D. Darling. Third row: P. Oakley, S. Harwood, G. Watson, E. Berry, B. Wirtz, M. Smith, K. Sanders, J. Simonson, M. Brace. 18 . . toivarcf tfieir yoa . . . FOURTH GRADE—Front row: G. Lewis, N. Churchill, S. Kendrick, W. Lee, C. Brenn, W. Bright, F. Merwin. Second row: R. Noble, L. Darling, J. Stone, L. Marsala, J. Crandall, C. Eklund, M. Pedone, M. Mabey, J. Westcott, G. Boyle. Third row: G. Faulkner, D. Sparks, C. Blume, R. Sackett, L. Frazee, J. Raynor, J. Kosier, J. Brooks, P. Grant. FIFTH GRADE—Front row: G. Menhennet, J. Haynes, J. MacLaury, R. Sackett, P. Powell, R. Persons, B Berry, O. Bright, G. Merwin. Second row: B. Zimmerman, E. Vamosy, J. Brignoli, R. Mattice, S. Kipp, S. Westcott, B. Darling, D. Lutz, K. Reynard. Third row: D. Rising, J. Bellinger, D. McGregor, R. Young, R. Foote, D. Kendall, D. Demarest, P. Banta, G. Churchill. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE—Front row: J. Govern, J. Hall, D. Wright, C. Davis, G. Decker, L. Hillis, D. Wil- son, R. Simon. Second row: A. Andrus, D. Stuit, S. Lewis, C. Sager, L. Ormsbee, R. Wayman, B. Ballard, C. Grant, P. Churchill. Third row: R. Dayton, R. Foote, H. Moore, J. Wirtz, C. Pedone, K. Austin, M. J. O'Connor, R. Dayton, R. Brooks. as t ieij 00 ? forward Seated: H. Simonson, Treasurer; R. Sheehy, President; B Raynor, Vice President; L. Johns, Secretary. Standing: D. Frazee, V. Vamosy, Student Council Representatives. Seated: B. Smith, Secretary; R. Strasser, President; K. Smith, Vice President; D. Taylor, Treasurer. Standing: M. laux, S. Simonson, Student Council Representatives. 20 JUNIOR HIGH OFFICERS rag mk SIXTH GRADE—First row: S. Walling, T. Beers, R. Constable, A. Morris, G. Snyder. Second row: D. Meeghan, S. Kosier, R. Mulford, B. Soule, D. Breen, P. Stone, D. O'Brien, D. Zimmerman, K. Davis. Third row: N. Waterman, C. Cosenza, V. Smith, C. Ingles, A. Elwood, E. Decker. SEVENTH—Front row, left to right: M. Laux, H. Partridge, R. Strasser, R VanVIiet, M. Solomon, J. Vamosy. Second row: G. Cosenza, J. Herron, S. Simonson, J Binder, J. Faulkner, J. Govern, Third row: G. Hass, D. Taylor, J. Langdon, D. Cammer. D. Kerr, K. Stone, R. Jones. SEVENTH—Front row, left to right: A. Markus, G. Taylor, G. Sitts, J. Presher, R. Smith, G. Faulkner. Second row: E. Oppenheimer, G. Wilson, R. Bassani, L. Soule, L. McKenzie. R. Sackett, J. Peck, R. Laux. Third row: P. Meeghan, E. Jones, M. Donohue, B Smith, S. Lewis, B. Wickham, L. Eisel. Absent: K. Parr, J, Merwin. EIGHTH—Front row, left to right: R. Lutz, R. Sheehy, P. Waterman, P. Brooks, P. Wright, R. Boyle, V. Vamosy, L. Johns, L. All. Second row: E. Stone. N. Rogers, D. Darling, D. Frazee, C. O'Brien, S. Stone, B. Raynor. Third row: H. Simonson, G. Watson, R. Tuttle, P. Banta, J. Snyder, R. Austin, G. Roe, F. Schoepf, D. Walling. Fourth row: E.. Zimmerman, W. Lafler, W. Lafler, J. Kosier, P. Petrishen, R. Davids, T. Eighmie, R. Bates, R. Bates. 2 I ■ . - STUDENT LIFE . a CHALLENGE for activity . . . with an opportunity for relaxation . . . doing things together . . . devel- opment of the complete individual . . . and finally a program of interests suited to the tastes and talents of all. Ifter ona prae ce sessions First row: D. Frazee, B. Raynor, P. Waterman, D. Walling, P. Wickham, B Rogers, D. Denny, D. Darling, P. Brooks, M. Reed. Second row: D. Cammer, V. Vamosy, N. Rogers, M. Harper, C. Sackett, M. Cahill, J. Harwood, N. Marsala, S. Simonson. Third row: J. Vandermark, M. Vamosy, L. Waterman, D. Van Vliet, D. Sackett, I. Meeghan, R. Bates, C. North. Fourth 'Ow: Mr. Hoke, F. Schoeph, L. Bright, M. Peck, G. Ballard, R. Page, J. Utter, E. Caouette, R. Bates, H. Simonson, A. Harwood. i This year Stamford Central was hon- ored to have three members of the music department chosen to attend the All-State Band and Chorus at Al- bany. Leon Johns and Glenda Cosenza participated in the junior chorus. Mary Cahill represented our senior band, this being two years in succession. . Cahill, G. Cosenza me cfispfauecf our talents First row: B. McKenzie, M. Harper, B. LeRoy, S. Utter, L. Wood, F. Schoepf, L. Johns, R. Bates, D. Walling, I. Smith, L. Waterman, J. Elwood, M. Reed. Second row: C. Persons, M. Hughes, P. Wickham, M. Shafer, M. Cahill, D. Denny, E. Caouette, P. Banta, J. Harwood, I. Sheehy, N. Marsala, B. Rogers, D. Sackett, M. Vamosy. Third row: B. Richtsfeld, L Meeghan, M. Constable, B. Burdick, T. Eighmie, G. Davids, D. Dales, N. Denny, K. Kelly, R. Page, P. Petrishen, A. Harwood, D. VanVIiet, C. Sackett, A. Jones. B. Smith, G. Dunham, M. Hughes, R. Titus, C. Berry. N. Marsala, B. Richtsfeld, M. Harper, J. Wilson, L. Mattice. The Senior Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Constance Reed, had a very successful year. They participated in the Christmas Pageant and Spring Concert. Some of the members were chosen to participate in the All-State Sectional at Sidney. There were also some who went to the Delaware Academy for the Delaware County mixed chorus and girls' chorus. 7. )e c iaf enyec a f comers n 'JJ 'J6 First row: S. Beers, T. Boyle, G. Truesdell, B. Scuti, F. AII, J. Harwood, Manager. Second row: Coach Sanders, L. Sheehy, H. VonBrockdorff, R. Gorton, T. laux, F. Felber, R. VanVliet. ■I ■ 3i i K3°i; aaj p I Stamford played another■ non-league game the following we L ith Hartwick. A fru game many fan saw Zack LtRoy break an old scoring record of twenty ei t and set a d ons with thirty. Stamford won this game by a score of bI 49. ! , The fhdians ne t played Treadwell in the first league game of the year. Stamford enjoyed a half time lead of faven- points but faVered during ihe lest half and lost it. 7Q-59. The boys again played aoother nomieague gany. This, time they traveled to. MargareJviMf apd were defeated by a acone df SbW. Tljey trace av mugh as t n points behind during the fourth and final period but fought back to 4'® Jt up with f fte rv. seconds remaining. Th r scare fella the sfory and the Indians had npVib . .  « • •■ A e Grand Gorge thee came to Stamford to. jnvad -Churchill Memorial'and tO wali away with a herd fought Victory. Th s game entered ao owfThee- period whe e Grand Gorge ootecordd the losers, four to two. the final score rested at 55 53 Stamford then played a non-league game wifh Davenport on th  r home court. Our foithfet tons will lonq remember, the night the lights went ou - The' nd'O routed the k oys from- Davenport by e scare of 70 53. -v- Stamford had bee game remaining at the dead Tine. This Was at Flelshmattm. We cgffhmty wish the boys luck, not only in this game but moreover neat vear. % ‘ This yearfot the majority of-the games the fans saw Sophomores; fred Dunhom-and Zack LaRoy at the forward posTlipnt and Jenioru Don Taylor, center, and tarry Schwartz and 'Jim Uttar at the back court positions. Neit'year wa welcome back these five men and are looking forward to a great season. Mot y gone, and always remembered are the subs that kept the spirit and merel of the. team up.‘The boys wilt always remember; Bill Partridge, and his left banded hook ihotr Raymond Page, and his consistent, fouling. Ed Caouatte. and his great imitation of a wild naan, and last Larry Conley the quiat aatisocial ball player. Just remember, that a team is only as good-as ♦ benchf Wa sadly c ose Cut the basketball season of 1956. The boys gave the coach a much more successful season. Wa certainly “wish them all—the players, the student body, the cheerleaders, and nioreovtr Coach Sanders, truly tha bast of luck in 1957. . . . C ndurance and perseverance . . . First row: Burl Scuff, Larry Conley, Louis Sheehy, Larry Schwartz, Richard Van Vliet, Donald Jacobs. Second row: Coach, Hans VonBrockdorff, Harold VonBrockdorff, Tom Wickham, Don Taylor, Jim Utter, Ray Page. The Stamford Indians did not have as successful a season as they had hoped. The boys won only two games while dropping eight. Stamford opened the season playing and losing a thriller to South Kortright on their own field, 5-3. They dropped a second straight game to Roxbury in a non-league tilt, 15-12. They continued their losing streak to four games dropping a league game to Treadwell, 7-6, and another non-league game to Grand Gorge, 16-0. The Indians finally saw some light as they came out on top of a helter-skelter game defeating Davenport, 16-15. Stamford lost a second straight time to South Kortright, 2-0. Then Treadwell traveled to Stamford only to be turned off by Larry Schwartz, as he pitched a brilliant two hitter, winning it 5-0. The Indians then traveled to Delhi to play another non-league tilt losing it to a strong Delhi nine, 9-0. As the final game of the year rolled around, Stamford traveled to Daven- port dropping the game 8-7. made it a spectacufar season First row: J. Harwood. B. Partridge. R. Page, T. Laux, J. Utter, R. Gorton, S. Beers, F. Felber, F. All, C. North, B. Scott. Second row: T. Wickham, S. Rising, T. Smith, E. Caooette, F. Donham, H. von Brockdorff, D. Taylor, Z. leRoy, H. laox, I. Conley, R. Van Vliet, Coach Sanders. 29 ( 'deerfeacfers promote spirtt and sportsmans up . Aline Harwoo 3 Come on Purple Come on White Come on Stamford Dori Van Vliet J. V. CHEERLEADERS: C. Sackett, B. LeRoy, N. Marsala, P. Wickham, M. Harper. 30 cS uc eni ( ounci worAs to promote sc 200. unity Under the leadership of the Student Council president, Gwen Ballard, the Council has had a very successful year. Other officers assisting her are: Thomas Wickham, vice president; Eleanor Beers, secretary; and Zackery LeRoy, treasurer. Mr. Beames and Miss Hamilton have lent us helping hands as our advisors. Throughout the year, the Student Council has upheld its principles of bettering the school. They have sponsored many successful activities to make this possible. Among their activities have been sponsoring a trip to West Point, Freshman Initiation, renting a TV set for the World Series games, sponsoring a movie, a Stu- dent Exchange Day and presenting school letters to those students who have met the qualifications. ddeals and principies are molded PRIZE SPEAKING-Front row: P. Vandermark, A. Harwood, M. Peck, M. Cahill, Page, R. Wittko, J. Utter, D. Sackett, M. Wright, B. Rogers, M. L Vamosy. Front row: E. Beers, M. I. Vamosy, L. Wood, P. Wickham. Second row: M. Peck, Rev. Wampler, A. Harwood, E. Beers, P. Vandermark. 'he following were partici- pants in the Prize Speaking  n est: Oratorical: Ray age, Jim Utter, Mary Parys, ibsent; Dramatic: Doris packet!, Martha Wright. Mine Harwood. Mary Cahill, Eleanor Beers; Humerous: Job Wittko, Barbara Rogers, fary loo Vamosy, Pat Van- jermark, Marilyn Peck. Members of the Honor So- ciety held their annual as- sembly with five high school students being hon- ored by an impressive can- dlelight ceremony. New members include: Patricia Vandermark and Mary Lou Vamosy; and Elaine Beers, Patricia Wickham, and Lois Wood, probationary mem- bers. The Rev. D. Delos Wampler rector of Grace Episcopal Church was guest speaker. The recently elected officers are Patricia Vander- mark, President; Mary Lou Vamosy, Vice President; and Eleanor Beers, Secretary. DRAMATICS—First row: D. Van Vliet, E. Beers, M. Vamosy, L. Waterman, B Richtsfeld, E. Beers. P. Wickham, J. Elwood. Second row: M. Peck, C. Persons, D. Sackett, M. Parys, P. Vandermark, A. Harwood, D. Denny, B. Rogers, L. Wood, L. Bright. duture farmers and dome makers paue ine road to rura ffife The Stamford Central Ar were over 500 entries whic exhibits nearly filled the ca| horse show, two tractor driv Those who received aware David Taylor; showmanship, obedience, Betty Burdick fin Reed first Kevin Smith se Dayton first, David Taylor se The tractor driving conte Conley first; Bill Partridge George Wilson first, Miles The pet parade awards Sharon DuBois second; cute Brooks second; best trains smallest. Bud Eklund and D Our worA and aspirations are attained Central Annual school fair was held September 21. There ; which made the fair the largest in history. These - ) capacities of both the auditorium and garage. A driving contests, and a pet parade were held. -trds in the horse show were: best groomed horse, VBetty Burdick, first; Nancy Marsala, second; Guy Truesdell second; potato race, Marjorie second; riders under 12 years of age: Rachel second. . . fl fl awards were for 16 years and over: Larry second; Robert Wittko third; 12-16 years: Dales second; Gordon Davids third. were for the largest pet, Orson Bright first, f, Mike Ballard first; Lambert All and John ____,, Patty Meeghan first, Bill Eklund second; _ j Dale Goss; funniest, Margaret Brace and Pe n ae 1 -  % Sit Jf •nr k A- - f i j screen andprojector cfubs add to tfie dnowfedae of students . . . )iuc en s earn tnrouq 2 experience . . . LIBRARY COUNCIL—Fir  row: C. Sack©  , B. Burdick, B. leRoy, AA. Re«d. Second row: A. Jone , R. Bellinger, G. Austin, R. Menhennett. Third row: J. Hitchcock, P. Snyder, Z. LeRoy, F. All, D. Peck. Science ancf photography are a challenge to ah students SCIENCE CLUB—Front row, left to right: F. Oakley, C. North, J. Harwood, t. Sheehy, J. Cahill, S. lewis, B. Wickham, J. Wilson. Second row: K. Kelly, R. Davids, J. Vandermark, N. Marsala. Third row: G. Davids. J. Kosier, J. Hitchcock, J. Mushlit. The newly formed Science Club developed several projects this year, including seed crystals and mineral exhibits. Boy Scout members worked for their Chemistry merit badges; while 4-H members finished various science experiments success- fully. Officers were Louis Sheehy, president; Sharon Lewis, vice president, Nancy Marsala, secretary; and Janet Wilson, treasurer; Mr. Hartman, advisor. Once again students interested in photography formed a club, also under the direction of Mr. Hartman. Learning to develop their own pictures and other photog- raphy ideas were included in this years' achievements. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: D. Fraree, D. Dale , J. Hitchcock, J. Vandermark, I. Churchill. reru challenges arrive for freshmen FRESHMEN—Front row, left to right: S. Decker, J. Harwood, S. Beers, R. Menhennett, R. Andrus, F. All, F. Oakley, W. Champlin, C. North, C. Berry. Second row: G. Austin, E. Smith, R. Gorton, E. Berry, H. Austin, M. Smith, E. Smith, R. Muthig. Third row: S. Barkley, B. Scutt, J. Sager, M. Hughes, B McKenzie, G. Dunham, M. Constable, R. Titus. Fourth row: F. Felber, T. Laux, G. Davids, H. Laux, 1. Churchill, J. Hitchcock, J. Cahill, D. Dales. Although this year has been one of rush and expectations, our large class has usually been able to work in harmony. After the first scare . . . freshman initiation . . . the class settled down to some serious thoughts about money-making projects. Under the guidance of Miss Bliven and Mr. Hartman, these thirty-eight freshmen sponsored a successful Leap Year dance. We are already looking forward to our Sophomore year. CLASS OFFICERS STANLEY BEERS President RITA TITUS Vice President GLENNA DUNHAM Secretary SHEILA DECKER Treasurer 42 7. )A e SopAomores Aaue two down and two FRONT—left to right: J. Wilson, G. Scherry, R. Menhennett, B. LeRoy, D. Jacobs, I. Waterman, B. Richtsfeld, J. Elwood, E. Beers, A. Jones. Second row: M. Harper, P. Wickham, R. VanVIiet, D. Peck, L. Sheehy, D. Frazee, T. Boyle, C. Sackett. Third row: G. Truesdell, F. All, R. Bellinger, J. Vandermark, N. Marsala, I. Wood, M. Reed, W. Boyle. Fourth row: H. VonBrockdorff, N. Denny, F. Dunham, H. VonBrock- dorff, Z. LeRoy, S. Rising, M. Dales. The class of '58 has the distinction of being one of the largest of the high school classes. In September, the class immediately organized and elected as officers: Lila Waterman, president; Harold VonBrockdorff, vice president; Bonnie LeRoy, secretary; and Joan Elwood, treasurer. Advisors appointed were: Mrs. E. Corbin and Mr. I. Adair. This year the class was well represented in various sports by: Harold VonBrock- dorff, Zachery LeRoy, Don Jacobs; Tom Boyle, Richard VanVIiet, Louis Sheehy, Fred Dunham, Guy Truesdell, and Steve Rising. Scholastically they achieved a high record, having a large representation on the Honor Roll and three who were chosen probationary members of the Honor Society—Elaine Beers, Lois Wood and Patty Wickham. They increased their treasury at Christmas by selling holiday decorations. In May they sponsored a dinner for the Delaware County Teachers Association. Now as they complete their sophomore year they are ready to assume the responsibilities of upperclassmen. HARMONETTES Front row: N. Marsala, B. Le Roy, C. Sackett. Second row: L. Waterman, B. Richtsfeld, J. Elwood, P. Wickham. L. WATERMAN H. VONBROCKDORFF B. LEROY J. ELWOOD President Vice President Secretary ______ Treasurer ______ ADVERTISING Aline Harwood Patricia Vandermark ART Ray Page Carol Persons PHOTOGRAPHY Edward Caouette Thomas Wickham SUBSCRIPTIONS Doris Sackett MR. E. SNYDER, Speaker ADVERTISING YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY ’ y overtime TYPING AND BUSINESS Eleanor Beers Barbara Rogers CO-EDITORS Marilyn Peck Gwen Ballard LITERARY Lov-ina Bright Lavonne Meeghan SUBSCRIPTIONS Doris Van Vliet .ANQUET 'Juniors tuor A onward and. . . First row: D. Taylor, AA. Parys, P. Snyder, L. Meeghan. Second row: K. Kelly, G. Eighmie, W. Partridge, B. Scutt. Absent: L. AAattice. upward toward t ie r yoa Jim Utter, Larry Schwartz, Mary Lou Vamosfy, Barbara Rogers, Doris Sackett, Tom Wickham. The class of '57 had a very successful year under their advisor Mr. Robert Inglis. The fifteen members elected this officers as follows: Jim Utter, president; Larry Schwartz, vice president; Mary Lou Vamosy, secretary; Barbara Rogers, treasurer; Doris Sackett and Tommy Wickham, Student Council representatives. In the fall the students started their money making projects with a spaghetti supper. Later they sold Christmas cards, stationery and fruit cakes; raising money for their senior trip. Class rings arrived in time for Christmas. The Junior prom was held May 4. SENIORS . . . hopefully accept the CHALLENGE of the future ... as they reach the goal of graduation . . . these pages will refresh memories, renew acquaintances in the days to come .. . now they seek their destiny. - Ballard, Gwen December 17 Understanding and unforgettable friend . . . DAR winner . . . expert driver . . . See ya lat- er . . . bound for the WAVES. Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 3, 4 All-State Sectionals 3, 4 Beers, Eleanor August 17 A lovely lass . . . Junior Prom Queen . . . Dodger fan . . . quick wit . . . business career. Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Class Secretary 1, 2, 3 Student Council 4 Dramatics 1, 3, 4 Honor Society 2, 3, 4 Girls' Sports 2, 3, 4 Junior Prom Queen 3 Senior Play 4 Library Council 1 Prize Speaking 3 Yearbook 3, 4 Boyle, Anna May April 10 Smiling Irish eyes . . . avoids limelight . . . artistic ability . . . her hands never tire of help- ing . . . future telephone operator. Art Club 2, 3 Handicrafts 2, 3, 4 Girls' Sports 2 Caouette, Edward January 20 Oh, Yeah . . . unequaled leader . . . photo- graphy . . . flashy shirts . . . future farmer. I and 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 FFA 1, 2, 3 Photography Club 1 Class Vice President 1 Class President 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 2, 3, 4 Soccer 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2 Baseball 2 Senior Play 4 Bright, Lovina September 5 Devasting eyes and sharp personality . . . quick thinker . . . baby-sitter . . . desires sec- retarial future . . . loves jive. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook 3, 4 Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 All-State Sectionals 4 Dramatics 1, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Cahill, Mary April 15 Musically inclined . . . lovely and lovable . . . Yes, Miss Holt . . . Considerate and sympathetic . . . future in music. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 All-State Sectionals 3, 4 County Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Ensemble 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics 1, 3, 4 Library Council 1 Senior Play 4 I I Conley,Larry December 19 Mad driver . . . blond hair and blue eyes . . • liked by all who know him . . . courteous and kind. Soccer 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 FFA 1, 2. 3, 4 Ormsbee, Rose July 15 Dimples . . . diamonds . . . snaps gum . . . favorite pastime: sleeping . . . future plans??? Transferred from Gilboa. Dramatics 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1 Orchestra 1 FHA 2. 3 Girls' Sports 2 Senior Play 4 Harwood, Aline September 29 Senior sophisticate . . . secret ambition: to travel . . . percussionist . . . graceful and neat . . . college bound. All-State Sectional 3, 4 County Band and chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1. 2. 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club 1, 3, 4 Library Council 1 Class President 1 Class Vice President 3 Class Secretary 4 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 Prize Speaking 2, 3 Yearbook 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Honor Society 2, 3, 4 Page, Ray June 2 Carries laughter with him . . . base player . . . sports lover . . . loves to tease . . . plans to go to Alfred for engineering. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4 Silk screen 1, 2 Dramatics 4 Yearbook 4 Newspaper 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3, 4 County Chorus 3 Senior Play 4 Class Vice President 4 Sectional Band 4 Peck, Marilyn August 3 Expressive brown eyes and curly hair . . . ULYSSES . . . life of the party . . . enjoys sports . . . flare for journalism. Library Council 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 Prize Speaking 2, 3 Class Treasurer 2, 3 Yearbook 3, 4 Honor Society 4 Dramatics 3, 4 All-State Sectionals 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Newspaper Club 4 Persons, Carol August 3 Incurable Romanticist . . . roller skating . . . loves making clothes . . . pizza . . . advertising career ahead. FHA 2, 3, 4 Girls' Sports 1, 2. 3, 4 Girls' Shop 2 Cheerleading 2. 3, 4 Student Council Alternate 3 Dramatics Club 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 County Chorus 2, 3 4 Yearbook 4 Shafer, Marie April 19 Always a gay Hi ya . . . musically inclined . . . red hair . . . hustlin' and bustlin' . . . plans to be wed soon. Dramatic 1 Library Council 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1 Senior Play 4 County Chorus 3, 4 County Band 1 Smith, Leona April 25 Big brown eyes . . . cheery smile . . . giggles . . . square dancer . . . undecided about future. FHA 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Library Council 1 Girls' Sports }, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Handicrafts 1, 2, Smith, Timothy November 18 Hoofendyke . . . loves to read . . . intramural sports . . . hunting enthusiast . . . destined for the Marines. Soccer 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Silk Screen 4 Senior Play 4 ■I Van Vliet, Doris March 6 TNT (tiny and terrific) . . . horses songs . . . mania for convertibles like to be a veterinarian. Girls' Intramurals 1, 2 Cheerleading 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Prize'Speaking 2, 3 Dramatics 3, 4 Delhi Sectionals 2, 3, 4 All-State Sectionals 3, 4 Student Council 4 Senior Play 4 popular . would Band 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Council 1 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Shop 1 Dramatics 4 Senior Play 4 Vandermark, Patricia August 5 Halloween night (more fun) . . . candy vendor at games . . . likes food . . . distinguished academic student . . . destined to be a teacher. Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Council 1, 2. 3 Dramatics 3, 4 FHA 2, 3 Senior Play 4 Prize Speaking 2, 3 Yearbook 3, 4 Utter, Sheila March 21 Hi Men . . . Mad driver . . . likes skating . . . mischief brewing . . . matrimony plans for near future. Wittko, Robert July 17 Green Oldsmobile . . . modestly sure of himself . . . popular . . . Mr. Puckett . . . undecided future. Football 1 Wood Shop £lass 1, 2 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Soccer 2, 3 Dramatics 2, 3 Baseball 2 Basketball 3 FFA 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Our first Jubilant y ance at our surroundings VZ i. (2. V .A tx : ,j 4 ■ friends become sta ye personafities 62 I don't give order , I just carry 'em out I SENIOR PLAY CAST E. Beers______ M. Shafer C. Persons___ R. Page ______ R. Wittko_____ W. Wickham A. Harwood ... R. Ormsbee _ L. Bright M. Cahill____ D. Van Vliet P. Vandermark M. Peck ------Pat Pryor ... Lottie Nelson ---Dodie Blake Henry Dodson Jonathan Puckett -------Little Girl Dovie Finkledink Cordelia Puckett Old Maid Dottie Carleton ------ Old Maid Mother ------ Miss Holt E. Caouette . Jack Benson 1 S. Utter Angela Warren i I L Conley Dr. Jackson J T. Smith Hoofendyke I ICast lUill Testament We, the Class of '56, totally overcome by the ways of the world, subject to suspicions, conscious of nothing, do hearby bequeath to the idle members of the lower curriculum our most prized possessions. GWEN BALLARD bequeaths her pleasing personality to Betty Raynor. ELEANOR BEERS Wills her crowns to the future queens of S.C.S. ANNA MAY BOYLE leaves her ability to keep quiet to Margie Reed. LOVINA BRIGHT leaves her arguments with Mr. Hartman to anyone who would like to try one. MARY CAHILL bequeaths her French horn solos to Nancy Marsalla. EDDIE CAOUETTE leaves his farming ability to Jim Harwood. LARRY CONLEY leaves his daily walks to the next one on Lavonne's list. ALINE HARWOOD leaves her 22 inch waist-line to Ruth Ann Bellinger ROSE ORMSBEE wills her diamond collection to Marion Harper. MARILYN PECK leaves her naturally curly hair to Miss Bliven. RAY PAGE wills his cold car to Tommy Wickham. CAROL PERSONS leaves her arguments with Mr. A to Barbara Jane Rogers. LEONA SMITH bequeaths her friendly smile to Joan Vandermark. TIM SMITH bequeaths his daily visits to the library to Jim Utter. SHEILA UTTER leaves her ability to kid around to Bonnie LeRoy. PAT VANDERMARK bequeaths her truck to Doris Sackett. SOOKIE VAN VLIET wills her horse sense to Jane Govern. BOB WITTKO leaves his wise cracks to Richard Gorton. SIGNED AND SEALED this twenty fifth day of June one thousand nine hundred and fifty-six. SECRETARY 63 t)our uo es for c ass celebrities Class Flirls Bob Wittko Carol Persons Most Athletic Gwen Ballard Ray Page Most Likely to Succeed Gwen Ballard Cd Caouette Class Wits Ed Caouette Marilyn Peck Best Dressed Bob Wittko Aline Harwood Class Pet and Peeve Tim Smith Marilyn Peck Best Personality Ed Caouette Gwen Ballard Done Most for School Ed Caouette Gwen Ballard CLASS OF 1955—Front row: J. Parys, I. Mattice, I. Wilsey, B. Thiele, M. Tompkins, J. Vamosy, A. Van Dusen. Second row: J. Travelle, G. Longin, G. Churchill, H. Simmons, R. Dibble, R. Reynard, W. Butts. WILLIAM BUTTS, Employed at the Mirror Recorder Office, Stamford, New York; GORDON CHURCHILL, U. S. Army. RODERICK DIBBLE, Carnegie Tech, Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania; GILBERT LONGIN, Fordham University, New York City; LEONA MATTICE, Married: Mrs. Frank Bell, Stamford, New York; JULIA PARYS, Albany Business College, Albany, New York; ROBERT REYNARD, U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut; HARRY SIMMONS, Home, Stamford, New York; BARBARA THIELE, Albany State Teachers College, Albany, New York; Margaret Tompkins, Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York; JOHN TRAVELLE, U. S. Air Force; AUDREY VAN DUSEN, Completed P. G. course in January '56, Stamford, New York; LYDIA WILSEY, Employed by Mrs. Albert Frazee, South Gilboa, New York. AUDREY VAN DUSEN A Memo to Mr. Lenard Adair Mr. Laurence Appleby Mr. Stewart Beames Dr. F. D. Brown Miss Frances Bliven Mr. and Mrs. William Butts Mrs. Hazel Beers Mr. Richard Bullock Mrs. Jean Benjamin Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bright Mrs. Howard Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ballard Harold Cook Rev. Joseph Connolly Mrs. Kenneth Corbin Mrs. Lenore Crandall Class of '56 Class of ’57 Class of '58 Class of '59 Stewart Criswell Dramatics Club Virginia Dales Mr. and Mrs. Perry Dibble Malcolm Dunsmore Mrs. June Dugan Mrs. Grace Davenport Mr. George Davis Ender's Appliance, Oneonta Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Elwood F.F.A. F.H.A. Galinns Jewelry Store, Oneonta Gardner Shoe Store, Oneonta Girls' Handicraft Miss Vivian Gordon Mrs. Margaret Graig Mrs. William A. Greene Mrs. Alma Hager Miss Mildred Hamilton Mr. Arthur Hartman Our Patrons Herrieffs Boy's Shop Miss Martha Miller Mr. Bennett Hoke Mr. Robert Inglis Miss Sammie Ives Mrs. Florence Kaufmann Mrs. Fredia Kelly Library Council Mrs. Germaine Longin Mrs. Naomi Odell Oneonta Music Center Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Page J. C. Penney Co., Oneonta Drs. Joseph and Sam Pondolfino Mrs. Connie Reed Mrs. Lydia Persons Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Sackett Mr. Charles Sanders Sew and Save Shop, Oneonta Silk Screen Leo DeSilva Mrs. Kenneth Smith Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith Stamford Rotary Mrs. Elsie Stewart Student Council Barbara Thiele John Travelle Utsyantha Grange Mr. and Mrs. Chester Utter Mr. and Mrs. P. Utter Audrey VanDusen Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vandermark Mr. and Mrs. Charles VanVIiet Mrs. Marion Beni Wakin Mr. Lamont A. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Paul Waterman Mrs. Pearl Weaver Mr. Stanley Young Compliments of BOARD OF EDUCATION v • . v ,v VV wvv a •rA T %v- . v« .« «... - ------ v- :■ £ ■,.:•■ THE NATIONAL BANK OF STAMFORD :-xfe • ♦ Compliments of RICHARDSON'S STORE HOBART, NEW YORK Compliments of CHAS. COFFEE, INC. Dry Cleaners STAMFORD, NEW YORK Phone Off. 2321 Plant 5141 A. W. DEMAREST AND SONS, INC. GOLFETTO'S STUDIO Portraiture — Commercial — Weddings Color — Photo Supplies PHONE 6101 STAMFORD, N.Y. 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Compliments of BROOKS POULTRY FARM Stamford New York Compliments of FRED'S SHELL SERVICE Stamford New York Compliments of STAMFORD GOLF CLUB STAMFORD NEW YORK Compliments of HOBART CO-OP. G.L.F. SERVICE, INC. FEED — SEED — FERTILIZER and FARM SUPPLIES FRED OPPENHEIMER Dealer of Beef and Dairy Caftle Roosevelt Avenue phone 477, Stamford, New York Compliments of TAIT'S HOME APPLIANCE GRAND GORGE NEW YORK McCulloch CHAIN SAWS Sales and Service Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment Sales and Service CONRAD J. ENGELKE Stamford, New York Congratulations to the Class of 1956 TODD FARMS Cauliflower Growers — Packers — Shippers STAMFORD, NEW YORK PHONE 4981-5-7-9 BRADENTON. FLORIDA PHONE 25711-29982 HILLSON’S SWEET SHOP Stamford New York Compliments of ANDERSON FEED AND SUPPLIES Harpersfield, New York Compliments of HINKLEY AND SONS Grand Gorge, New York Compliments of the CORNER DRUGSTORE Compliments of CAMPAGNA BROS. Stamford New York STAMFORD PLUMBING. HEATING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Stamford, New York Compliments of A. CONKLIN SUN GAS SERVICE Phone 2181 New York Compliments of THE CAOUETTE AGENCY Spoor Building Tel. 326 STAMFORD, NEW YORK Compliments of THE BOATHOUSE So. Kortright Compliments of ROD AND GUN CLUB Stamford New York Compliments of ARMSTRONG'S Beauty and Barber Shop STAMFORD NEW YORK Compliments of ETHEL VROMAN AVON REPRESENTATIVE With All Best Wishes to the Graduates MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME Ethel and Ralph Spoor STAMFORD NEW YORK Compliments of FRANK PINDAR SON GRAND GORGE COLLIN’S DINER Stamford, New York Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 56 GRAND GORGE HOTEL GRAND GORGE Best Wishes From GREENDELL PACKING CORP. PRATTSVILLE, NEW YORK Home of GREENDELL FRESH FROSTED U. S. 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