Warrensburg High School - Hackensack Yearbook (Warrensburg, NY)

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Page 18 THE HI-ROCK HI-ROCK STAFF First Row: Louellia Wood, Josephine Aiken, Betty Foster, Louise Sprague, Miriam Reynolds. Second Row: Mrs. Gurney. Valetta Combs, Anne O'Connor, Martha Rhodes, Mrs. Sullivan. Third Row: Robert Barlow, William Potter, Vernon Barrett, Lewis Wood, Stanley Noble. Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Editorial Staff Louise Sprague Betty Foster Literary Editor Music Editor Sports Editor Feature Editor Exchange Editor Alumni Editor Service Men Editor Joke Editor Art Editor Associate Editors Betty Foster Anne O'Connor Josephine Aiken Valetta Comb; Miriam Reynolds Louellia Wood Robert Barlow Barbara Sprague Martha Rhode; Circulation Manager Assistant Manager Business Staff William Potter Lewis Wood Harry Winslow Extra Typists Vernon Barrett Stanley Noble Mrs. Sullivan Faculty Advisors Mrs. Gurney TO THE SENIORS This year, as every year, we watch the Seniors receive their diplomas, representing twelve years work. We watch thorn enter a world of new responsibilities and try to make their place in it. Some of us watch them enviously wishing we were graduating too, but others watch them sadly, realizing that the daily companionship we have had will soon be over. Whatever job these graduates undertake. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Women's Auxiliaries. Nursing, de- tense work, business or college, we know they will do their utmost to succeed in their chosen field. They have proven in high school that they have this quality. So as they vacate their position as Seniors we look at them proudly and give to thorn, especially to those who will soon be serving their country, our best wishes for health and happiness during the next stage of their lives. Now I lay me down to sleep— 18, 19, 20 sheep— God, please try to make me grow To like the next door radio That blandly granulates the night; For if I liked it then I might Contrive to get a little sleep Before the 97th sheep.

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THE HI-ROCK Page 19 RETROSPECT AND PROSPECT In September 1942 when the reporters for the weekly news items, printed in the Warrensburg News, had been elected, a desire arose for our own school paper. Therefore the high school staff met and under the supervision and guidance of Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Gurney organized to produce this paper. The first time the staff met was in Octo- ber. to choose a name. There were three prospects—HI-NEWS, CYCLONE and HI-ROCK. The Hi-News and Cyclone were names of former school papers so to be original Hi-Rock was selected. The name Hi-Rock was derived from the historic huge boulder which used to overhang the road at the lower part of town, a familiar beacon for years. The first issue of the Hi-Rock was printed on December 21. 1942. It was a typewritten, dittoed paper with 19 pages. In March it increased to 23 pages, also a shake-up in the staff produced a much better paper all around. Much credit here goes to the art editor who did a superb job at handling the cover and all pictures. The material for both was collected by the staff from members of the student body and also special articles were written by Mr. Gifford. Miss Tubbs and Mrs. Frost. Students were generous with contributions and as they become more accustomed to a paper they will be even more cooperative. In April the Senior class began plans for a yearbook and the staff began plans for the June issue of the HI-ROCK. If the Seniors were to print theirs separately the staff would lose most of its members but if the two were to merge the cost would be cut and the HI-ROCK could keep its full staff— therefore they merged and it was decided that since ditto fades with age they would have it printed at the News office. This is the first time our yearbook has been printed since 1930, so an old custom has been brought back. Many plans have been discussed for next year in the new school, among them thoughts of a paper to take the place of the weekly news items appearing every two weeks, perhaps a seasonal magazine with it, or even a monthly paper. Next year the Seniors may also have a regular year- book. One thing is known though—we shall lose Mrs. Sullivan, one of the so-called guardian angels” of the HI-ROCK. The staff with Mrs. Gurney shall carry on to the best of its ability in an attempt to give the school a worthy publication. REVIEW OF Last fall a more complete guidance course than we have ever had before was started under Miss Fleet. Most of the fall Miss Fleet spent in collecting, reading and filing all the material on hand and making arrangements to secure more: high school schedules were straightened out by individual conferences, and some vocational movies were shown. In October and Novem- ber the scrap drive took place which turned out highly suc- cessful and $190 was earned: the students voted to buy an electric scoreboard with this money. Preference and aptitude tests were qiven to high school pupils who had not taken them previously. During the winter the tests were finished and with the second semester more schedules had to be straightened out. Individual conferences were part of every day activities. The eighth and ninth grades were given lectures by the special teachers once a week to give them an idea on what they were about and what jobs they lead to. Miss Roberts, history: Mrs. Gurney, French and Math: Mr. Cameron, science: Mrs. WAR STAMPS During the term of 1942- 43 our school has sponsored weekly the selling of war stamps and bonds. Mrs. Greer. Eugene Magee, and Florence Reynolds are the successful sellers. As an average, the students have been quite coopera- tive with the principal and teachers who have strongly urged us to invest every possible cent for victory. This year's total amount of war stamps and bonds sold through May I I for each grade are: 8A $1943.10 10 989.80 6B 315.90 3 294.85 5 275.10 4A 223.70 12 223.05 6A 205.40 2 201.90 II 190.35 IA 140.25 Kindergarten 7B 139.50 136.10 GUIDANCE Sullivan, English: Miss Fleet and Miss Semerad. commercial: Mr. Niles. Music: Mrs. Lipowicz, Art; Mrs. Guiles, Latin: Mrs. Farrar, library: Mr. Gifford, industry. Next a new plan was put into effect by Miss Fleet—from seventh grade to twelfth all students wrote their autobiographies. Each pupil will add to his autobiography every year in high school. In the spring the guidance department had charge of the Army-Navy tests given on April 2nd. Miss Ruth Rives gave a guidance talk to high school girls while Dr. Huntington gave one to the boys. Mr. Briggs from Pratt Institute gave a very interesting talk on Architecture to all interested. The remainder of the year Miss Fleet has spent in arranging schedules so next year's courses might be planned. Next year Miss Fleet is planning to begin Senior guidance early in the year and use the Youth Goes to War ' plan. Also in one of the classes she is planning a study of occupations both of which should prove very useful and interesting to the guidance pupils. AND BONDS 8B .............................................. 136.10 7 A . 103.70 4B................................... ‘ 99.40 IB.............................................. 56.35 8B 48.55 Total $5723.10 DIRECTIONS FOR REMODELLING OLD VERSE A comma or so, And a sinister row Of periods there in the middle, Might make it appear Rather subtle and queer And give it the air of a riddle. Italics are nice. So I’ll throw in a slice And leave off the capital letter; With a dash for suspense— If it doesn’t make sense. At least it may look a lot better.