Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1934 volume:

PUBLICATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS !: !l WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME II PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS of 1934 FORDIAN Foreword A school’s traditions are its most valued pos- sessions. The Fordian has become one of Water- ford's finest traditions. And the class of 1934 has carried it on well. We appreciate deeply the spirit with which the class, The Fordian staff, and Miss Uline have undertaken and accomplished the publication of this book. To all of them we ex- tend our sincere thanks and our heartiest con- gratulations. As the years pass. Seniors, The 1934 Fordian will grow ever dearer to you as a treasury of glad memories. '1 hen, 1 know, as you thumb its pages and think of the busy days of this senior year, you will pause to say, It may have been hard work at times, but even the work was fun.” Marian Ranney FOROIAN Dedication To Miss Phyllis W. Uline. our true friend and advisor, because of her interest, cooperation and assistance in our activities, we, the class of 1934, respectfully dedicate this Fordiax. 1934 Fhu FORMAN Board of Education Frank A. Dunn Wellington B. Bishop John Walsh Wilbur Caney . . . President Thomas II. Morris Miss Ida Rogers Mrs. Elizabeth Evers -1934 FOROIAN 1934 TORD1AN’ I rank C. Roda ....... Superintendent Columbia, B.S., M.A. M. Marian Ranney ...... Principal, English New York State College for Teachers, A.B., A.M. Ruth Ballagh......................................................English New York State College for Teachers. A.B. Margaret E. Fortune...........................................Mathematics New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Margaret E. Furlong ..... Social Science New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Juanita McGarty ....... Commerce New York State College for Teachers, B.S. in Commerce W. Clinton Merritt...................................Industrial Arts Oswego State Normal School, Columbia, B.S. Irma Millhouse ........ Science New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Frederick Morris...............................Physical Education Ithaca School of Physical Education, Syracuse University • - • . . . . . Music Crane Institute of Music Eleanor O’Brien Julie O’Connell Julia Oles College of St. Rose, A.B. English, Library Art . Mathematics School Nurse . . French History Potsdam School of Art and Music Huldah B. Pingrey ...... Bucknell, A.B. Arline Shaw ....... Cohoes Hospital, K.N. Michael F. Tepedino ...... New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Phyllis Uline ....... New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Margaret Walsh ..... Modern Languages Russell Sage, A.B. Mildred H. Whitehurst . Latin New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Evelyn W. Woelfle ...... Home Economics Skidmore, B.S. W. David Zf.lie......................................Science Union College. A.B. Piylil 1934s -FORDIAN- Faculty Phrases Listen, people!.................... Pingrey What has that to do with Latin? ....... Whitehurst Has anyone a match? ......... Millhouse Now, when I was at State— ....... Tepedino Claude, stay after school! ........ Ballagh Put it on the Ice. . . . . . . . . . Zelie Bring notebooks and outline sheets to cl ss. ...... Uline Check me, if I’m wrong. ........ Fortune Quiet, please!......................Furlong Let’s get going, here!..............Merritt Wrists up and feet flat on the floor. ...... McGarty I want it quiet here. ......... Walsh C’rnon people.....................O’Connell “O, wad some pow’r the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us” Robert Burns “To a Louse” . Ranney What would my public think? ....... Woefle Take that gum out of vour mouth. ........ Oles You slip in and see me to-night. ....... O’Brien C’nion, you jockeys!.................Morris To the Faculty Through weeks of noise and turmoil And hours filled with cares. The many teachers wisely toil To sell their various wares. They come to school with angry looks And then remove their “specs.” They rummage through their list of hooks And make us nervous wrecks. They always give us home work And never miss a night; And if a student tries to shirk There then begins a fight. But after all our teachers Have tried to do their best; They're necessary creatures Although they are a ’’pest. Willi a m Thom rsox 1934 Xinc 'FORDIAN To the Seniors It is with mingled feelings of a deep regret and a poignant sorrow that we hid farewell to the seniors. We can scarcely realize that at a not very distant date we shall have to occupy their places. Besides the realization of our own inadequacy, there is that sense of loss which we feel in losing a true and loyal friend. We do not, however, begrudge them this great step in their life. Their leaving high school is not. as many think, a termination of a carefree life, but just another guidepost passed on the pathway to success. It is the beginning of a future happiness. In some cases it is the continuation of what is begun in high school: in others it is something different for which high school training has laid the foundations. To follow in the footsteps of these seniors is one of the greatest privileges our class has ever received. We owe much to this senior class. They have left us many traditions worthy of being followed. Their loyalty to the junior class and to their Alma Mater can not be excelled. Their ever present cooperation imparts to us many tender memories. These happy moments we have spent with them will always remain with us. Their invaluable association and friendship is just another link in life’s friendship bracelet. So, dear Seniors, in closing may the Juniors l e allowed to thank you deeply for all you have done for us. Though at times we may have seemed neglectful and thoughtless, we have really appreciated with all our hearts what you have done for us. We hope that we, as a class, may follow your splendid example to fame. And remember that no matter where you go or what you may become in this life the Class of “’35 wishes you luck, happiness, and everlasting success! Sue Crandall, Class of ’35 Ten 'FORDIAN Fordian Staff EDITORIAL HOARD Editor-in-Chief Roger Busha Associati' Editors Joyce Turner Robert Van Steenburg Elsie Scott Aluwni Editor Etta Bull Art Editor Emma Mazula Eltiiear Costello Literary Board Elizabeth King Charles Boyle Sport Editor Due Johnson Photographic Editor Rene Rf.nzi Stanley Honour Eacuity Advisor Phyllis Ulinf. BUSINESS BOARD William Thompson ADVERTISING BOARD Arthur K. Carmel Frederick Moore Richard Anderson Greta Jackson Nan Smith 1934s Twelve FORMAN In every great undertaking there must be those that go before. There must be those that open the way. Of a necessity these pioneers must be strong, rough and virile. They have neither the disposition nor the energy to waste on the finer trappings and ruffles which their more gentle successors possess. So, it was with the first year book, the first ever to be published in our school. Let us put aside for the moment all complex generalities and oratorical figures of speech, and consider the concrete and real benefits which the publica- tion of the first year book gave us. For instance, here are a few examples: we knew to whom to go for advertisements, we learned the general plan of a year book and we found out ways to raise money. These are just a few of the ways in which the first year book was of invaluable service. We can safely say that if our year hook proves a success, a large portion of the credit belongs to those who were first. Year books in the future will perhaps be more complex in formation, their arrangement may be better, their literary content may surpass exceedingly, but, these followers, pretentious as they may be, will ever be in the shadow of the noble pioneer, the first Fordian. Roger Busha, Editor-in-Chief To Miss Ranney: The Senior Class of 19.54 gratefully thanks you for vour unselfish and untir- ing efforts in its behalf and for lending to our scholastic activities an atmosphere of graceful informality. To the Board of Education: The Seniors would like to express a word of appreciation to the Board of Education whose stalwart defence has kept our school in its rightful | osition during these days of tribulation and strife. 7 liirlrcn FORMAN 1934 FOEDI AN Class of 1934 President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer CLASS COLORS Blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO “Nulli secundus” CLASS OFFICERS Robert Van Steenburg . Elsie Scott ..... Helen Bartnick .... Charles Boyle .... 1934 Fifteen FORDIAN Class Poem MEMORIES We will often sit and dream again As the years roll swiftly by, We will live once more our dreams—and then As we think once more—we sigh; For we know that it's all over, That our “High School Days are done; Yet the “spirit” still will hover Over each and every one. Our memory then will wander O’er our triumphs and our fears; Our memories will grow fonder With the ever-speeding years. We will look upon our High School As an ever loyal friend; Like a pebble's ripple in a pool Our memories will bend. They will swell out, ever outward, Till they reach the farthest shore; Then rebound, rippling onward As we think of “thee once more. We may never see each other When our High School days are done; But our Faithful, Foster Mother W ill hold us all as one. William Thompson 1934 Sixteen sFORDIANs Who’s Who in the Senior Class Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl Student Who 1 las Do Best Business Man Best Student Class Wit . Best Athlete Class Singer Best Sport Best Liked Subject Subject Not Liked Best Liked Member oi Best Liked School Pu Most Romantic . Best Ticket Seller Best Dressed Boy Best Dressed Girl Best Boy Dancer Best Girl Dancer Prettiest Girl te Most for W. Faculty lication II. S E R. Busha, C. Boyle . E. Scott, E. King . A. Carmel W. Thompson F. Moore E. Faulkner Y. Benardo E. Mazula C. Boyle, C. Demers Shorthand Physics Miss Uline Fordian, ’34 Faulkner, S. Honour N. Smith R. Busha J Turner, E. Scott R. Van Steenburg 1. Carpenter, E. King . I. Carpenter Life’s Potion Never is there a victory, Never success so sweet, Without the essence of struggle, Without the fear of defeat. Tis after the darkest vigil One sees the brightest morn; ’Tis after the deepest sorrow True happiness is born. ’Tis after the clutches of toil That we know (days greatest zest. 'Tis only when we are weary That we learn value of rest. In the life of every human Things both good and bad must meet. For unless one tastes the bitter One knows not the joy of the sweet. Ruth Butler, Class of '35 1934’ Sci-rntccit FOROIAN DONALD ALLEN “Don” Basketball 3, Baseball 2, 3. “One who to himself is true And therefore, must be so to you.” GEORGE RAYMOND ANDERSON “Gus” Library Club 4. Newspaper Club 4. “When work seems rather dull to me And life is not so sweet, One thing: at least can bring me joy— I simply love to eat.” RICHARD FREDERICK ANDERSON “Dick” Assistant business manager of Fordiax 4, President of Photography Club 4. Dramatic Club 4. Ping-Pong Club 4, French Club 3, Tennis 3, Treasurer of Class 2. Prospect: Dartmouth College. “My teachers criticise me And say I loaf and shirk. I’d do great things to show them— Except it’s so much work.” HOWARD ARCHITZEL “Howie” Student Council 2. ‘‘Though seldom loquacious we find it is true, He‘s ready to help when there’s work to do.” 1934 Eighteen 'FORDIAN HELEN BARTNICK “Hetch” French Club 3. Library Club 3. 4, Secretary of Class 2, 4, Latin Club 2, Girl Reserves 3. Prospect: Rider College. “A1 ways laughing—smiling—gay. We can but wonder how she got that way.” WILLIAM BENARDO “Willie” Soccer 2, 3. 4. Basketball 4. Baseball 2, 3, Cheerleader 3. Glee Club 3. “He’s good at almost any sport, On diamond, turf, or wooden court.” CHARLES BOYLE “Bruce” Treasurer of Class 4. Soccer 3, 4, Fordian Staff 4. Class Prophet 4. “Full well they laughed with enormous glee At all his jokes, for many a joke had he.” HELEN BREAULT “Mebb” Basketball 2, 3. “The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed. And ease of heart her every look conveyed.” 'FORD1AN NELLIE KATHLEEN BROWN “Kitty” Library Club 1, 4, Girl Reserves 3, Homemak ing Club 1. Prospect: Rider College. “Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low,—an excellent thing in a woman.’ —Shakespeare. DOROTHY S. BRUNDIGE “Dot” Secretary of Dramatic Club 4, Treasurer of Class 3, French Club 2. 3. Prom Committee 3. Girl Reserves 3, Latin Club 2, Class Ring Com- mittee 3. Prospect: Rider College. “She was ever fair and never proud.” ETTA BULL “Bud” Forman Staff 4, Library Club 4, Prom Com- mittee 3. Prospect: Albany Business College. “But I was thinking of a way To feed oneself on chatter. And so go on, from day to day, Getting a little fatter.” ROGER WHALEN BUSHA “Champ” Editor-in-Chief of Fordian 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer of Student Council 3, 4, Prom Committee 3. Alumni Editor of School Paper 4, Photography Club 4, President of Stamp Club 2, Ping-Pong Club 3. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Soccer Team 3. Manager of Soccer 3. Manager of Baseball 3. School Traffic Committee 4, Forman Staff 2, Orchestra 1, Class Ring Com- mittee 3, Dramatic Club 1. Prospect: Union University. “His words, like so many nimble and airy servi- tors, trip about him at command.” 1934 Twenty —Milton. 5FORDIANs ARTHUR K. CARMEL A. kr Student Council 3. Editor-in-Chief of School Paper 4, Manager of Basketball 2. 3, 4. Manager of Tennis 2, Advertising Manager of Fordian 4, Prom Committee 3. “A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing.” —Shakespeare. IRENE CARPENTER Pinkey Basketball 2, 3. 4. French Club 3. Dramatic Club 1. 4. Girl Reserves 3. Glee Club 1. 2. 3, President of Class 1. Prom Committee 3. ( lass Ring Committee 3. Prospect: Sargent College. “It’s strange that an earthquake, Far distant though shocking, Disturbs me much less than A run in my stocking!” STELLA CICCHINELLI Giggle” Vice-President of Class 2. Library Club 4. Girl Reserves 3. 4, School Paper 4, Prom Committee 3. Prospect: Albany Business College. “Happy all the day. Happy all the night. Be happy while you may, And things will all come right.” MARJORIE ALICE CLIFTON “Marj” Vice-President of Class 1. Girl Reserves 4. Latin Club 2, French Club 3, President of Library Club 4. Class Motto Committee 4. Prospect: Wells College. “Of softest manner, unaffected mind. Lover of peace, friend of human kind.” Twenty-one 1934 'FORDIAN ELTHEAR COSTELLO “Caff’ Foruian Staff 4, Monitor 2, Girl Reserves 4. Prospect: Albany Business College. “A good laugh is sunshine in the house.” CLYDE DEMERS “Lefty Baseball 3, 4, Basketball 3, Class Will 4, Library Club 4. “Thy modesty’s candle to thy merit.” GRACE EDSALL “Grade’’ Library Club 2, 4, French Club 2, Glee Club 1, Dramatic Club 1, Basketball 2. Prospect: Albany Business College. “Still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew.” —Goldsmith. ELLIS FAULKNER “Pretzel” . 1 !1 f Club 4. Stamp Club 3. Photography Club 4, Latin Club 1, 2. Prospect: R. P. I. A ‘First-class Salesman' is Ellis' claim. By selling candy he won this name. 1934 ■FORDIAN1 WILDA K. GREEN “Billie French Club 2. Cheerleader 2. 3, 4. Monitor 3, 4, Girls’ Basketball Team 3. 4, Manager of Girls’ Basketball Team 4. President of Girl Reserves 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4. Prospect: Columbia University. “Rosy cheeks, and eyes of blue. Smiling lips that will captivate you.” CASMIR GULA “Red Soccer 3. 4. Captain of Soccer Team 4, Basket- ball 3. 4, Baseball 3, Monitor 4. Stamp Club 3, Ping-Pong Club 3. “His limbs were cast in manly mould. For hardy sports or contest bold.” STANLEY BECK HONOUR Speed Form ax Staff 4. President of Class 2, Dramatic Club 4. Stamp Club 3, Ping-Pong Club 3. Glee Club 2, 3. “His wandering step, Obedient of high thoughts, has visited Often the ruins of days of old.” —Shelley. MARGARET MARY JACKSON Greta Student Council 2, 4. Secretary of Student Coun- cil 4, Chairman of Prom Committee 3, Secretary of Class 3, President of Dramatic Club 4. Basket- ball 4. Formax Staff 2, 4. Girl Reserves 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1. 2. Prospect: .Yew York State College. “Nothing great was ever achieved without en- thusiasm.” 1934 Twenty-three FORMAN DUE JOHNSON Car Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, Business Club 3. Prospect: Bentley College. “His supple hand, warm and capable, Is the earnest grasp of a friend.” ELIZABETH WEIR KING “Muff” Literary Editor of Fordian 4, Dramatic Club 4, Basketball 2. 3, French Club 3, Latin Club 2, Girl Reserves 3, Prom Committee 3, Class Ring Com- mittee 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer of Class 1. Prospect: Radcliffc College. “Fair of face, glib of tongue. Too bad she flirts when she’s so young.” JANE KONCEWICZ Jennie” Girl Reserves 3, Latin Club 1, 2, French Club 2. “And I oft have heard defended,— Little said is soonest mended.” —Wither. MURIEL LARKINS Bubbles' Prom Committee 3, Monitor 4. Prospect: Brady Training School. “I do not ask for peace and quiet; If ease were offered me, I would deny it.” 1934 Twenty-four !FORDIAN! EMMA MAZULA “Em” Art Editor of Fordiak 4. Secretary-Treasurer of Library Club 4. Girl Reserves 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4. Latin Club 2, Dramatic Club 1, Secretary of Class 1. Prospect: Albany Business College. “Sing away, ay sing away; Always the gayest of the gay.” FREDERICK MOORE “Weems” Fordiak Advertising Staff 4, Treasurer of Pho- tography Club 4. School Traffic Committee 4. Prospect: R. P. I. “For every why he has a wherefore.” —Butler. MILDRED FRANCES PHILLIPS “Mit” Latin Club 2, 3. French Club 2, Reporter for Library Club 4, School Paper 4, Class Motto Com- mittee 4. Prospect: Oneonta Normal School. “I know what’s right; not only so, I also practice what I know.” PEARL QUIMBY “Perkie” School Paper 4. Library Club 4, Prom Com- mittee 3. Prospect: Mildred Elley School. “Giggle while you’re young. Giggle while you’re old, Giggle all the time, And you'll be a merry soul.” 1934s Twenty- five FORMAN RENE RENZI “Skip Dramatic Club 4, Photography Club 4, Forman Staff 4, French Club 3. “The world’s no better if we hurry, Life’s no longer if we worry.” ELSIE PATRICIA SCOTT iDoc” Forman Staff 4. Dramatic Club 1. 4, French Club 2, 3, Prom Committee 3. Chairman of Class King Committee 3, Vice-President of Class 3. 4, Basketball 2, 3, Girl Reserves 3, Glee Club 1. 2, 3. Prospect: St. Rose College. “She charms us at once away from all our trou- bles : So that we feel uplifted from the world.” —Keats. WANDA SLUPSKI “Hon Assistant Librarian 4, Library Club 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4. “Bright as the sun her eyes the gazer’s strike And like the sun they shine on all alike.” ANNE JOAN SMITH “Smitty” Forman Advertising Staff 4. Prom Committee 3, Dramatic Club 4. French Club 3. Basketball 2, 3. Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4, Girl Reserves 3, 4, Vice- President of Class 1. “She holds her little thoughts in sight Though gay they run and leap.” —Meynall. 1934 Twenty-six sFORDIANs WILLIAM PERKINS THOMPSON “Happy” Business Manager of Forman 4, Student Coun- cil 1. 4, Prom Committee 3, Dramatic Club 4, Treasurer of Stamp C lub 3. Ping-Pong Club 3, Class Poet 4, Soccer Team 3, Monitor 3, Library Club 4. Prospect: Alfred College. “Who reads these stanzas to the end, That I myself would glorify.” —Robert W. Service. ETHEL JOYCE TURNER “Joycic” Associate Editor of Forman 4. Dramatic Club 4. Associate Editor of School Paper 4. French Club 2, 3, Latin Club 1, 2. Prom Committee 3, Girl Reserves 3. 4. Library Club 1, 2. Prospect: Mt. Holyoke College. “Though she is small She has her ways, Of making friends And winning A’s.” ROBERT VAN STEENBURG, JR. “Dutchie” President of Student Council 4, Student Council 2, 4, President of Class 4, Dramatic Club 4. Prospect: Albany Business College. “Of all the many crimes My wicked past bestrewing, I most regret the ones That someone caught me doing.” KATHERINE VAN VOLKENBURG “Kay Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Homemaking 3, 4. Prospect: Albany Business College. “She leaves the troubles of the world to the world, And goes her way with open eyes.” 1934 Twenty-seven FORMAN MARY ELIZABETH WEIR “Betty” School Paper 4, Prom Committee 3, Girl Re- serves 3, Latin Club 2, Dramatic Club 1, Library Club 1. “She is a maid of artless grace, Gentle in form and fair of face.” MARION KELLY “When Life becomes a Spasm, And Chemistry a Whiz, If that is not Sensation I don’t know what it is.” STANLEY MICKIEWICZ “Mick” I basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Soccer 2, 3, 4. “V� ho to himself is law, no law doth need, Offends no law and is a king indeed.” —Chapman. =1934= Twenty-eight FORMAN Class Day Officers . . Class President ■ . Class Poem ■ . Class History • . Class Prophecy . Class Will Twenty-nine 1934—------------- Robert Van Steenburgh . William Thompson . Frederick Moore Charles Boyle . Clyde Demers . FOREMAN In the year of our Lord, 1930, we of the Class of 1934 began our four year long struggle with the “mystic charms of learning.’’ During 1930 and 1931 we had no activities worthy of mention, this being due to the fact that we all were racking our brains seeking a way out of the financial depression into which the world had been plunged several months before. In 1932, we sponsored several assembly programs, the best of which was the talk on Criminology and fingerprinting given by Mr. Rogers. Our First Annual Picnic was held this year at Saratoga Lake. Contrary to orders, several members of the class rowed a lx at out into the lake and very nicely tipped it over. But the Fates were with us that day—no one was drowned (perhaps it would have been better if they had been for it would have saved them from several big, bad Regents exams.). In this year one other important event occurred. The new world-renowned “Human Pretzel” began his career as a contortionist when Ellis Faulkner very deftly wrapped himself around a desk and seat in Study Hall. In our Junior year we conducted several dances, notable among these the Junior Prom. We also sponsored the series of matinee dances held on Wednesday afternoons (music by Sid Allan, Cher Currier and Co.). Our Second Annual Picnic was held at Crooked Lake and trite though the expression may seem, “a good time was had by all.” At last we passed the “great divide” (which consists of more Regents exams.) and became lordly Seniors. Robert Van Steenburg was doubly honored this year by being elected both Class President and President of the Student Council. Under his leadership began the School Spirit Campaign which included the most efficient Monitor system we have yet had. Elsie Scott was elected vice-president, Charles Boyle treasurer and Helen Bartnick secretary. Many new Senior High Clubs were organized this year, many members of which were Seniors. Among these were the Photography, Dramatics. Newspaper and Library Clubs. After considerable debating we decided to publish the second issue of The Fordian. We decided we would have a bigger, better and stronger book than ever before. Boards were elected, orders were given and the class’s greatest and most commendable undertaking was started. With Roger Busha at the head of the staff as editor every member of the class cheerfully worked long and tedious hours to make the yearbook a success. We begged merchants for ads. sold candy, held dances and movie benefits to raise money and never once did we relax until we were sure that we could have our yearbook. These are not all the things we did in our four years under the “red and white” but they are the ones that will he remembered most when in future years we wander hack in our minds to old Waterford High which we loved very dearly. Frederick Moore. Thirty =1934 'FORDIAN Prophecy of ’34 Under the jagged mountain peaks, Staring heavenward, beseeching, ’Neath the verdant forest slopes, Bubbling springs are reaching, Ever higher—their destiny, Never ceasing tiny streams, For they feed and nourish The beautiful lake of my dreams. On its crystalline bosom, O’er its pale green depths, I once drifted aimlessly. Of all worldly thoughts, bereft. Idly I gazed in the waters, Steeped in the sunshine’s glare, A shock of surprise—I was startled, By what I beheld down there. Far below in Neptune's realm, Is this which appeared to me, A city complete in miniature. Alive with activity. Across the city’s glistening spires, In letters etched of gold, This passage was suspended, “Thus has Fate decreed it told.” Long I stared, awe-stricken, And a drama did unfold, A glimpse into the future. As back Time’s curtain rolled. It was a civic holiday, Amid the great crowd’s noise, The Mayor taking office, Was Faulkner—the people's choice. Bill Thompson, his trusted henchman, Stood by with reverence proper, His Highness must be guarded, And Billy was a copper. But Anderson and Demers, Socialists on the loose, Had several schemes and several bombs, To cook His Honor’s goose. Thirty-one —FOREMAN— “Not so, not so,” quoth Renzi, When the foul plot he did learn, As sure as 1 am Chief of Police, Those two lugs will burn. “This city surely needs reform,” Was Judge Moore’s sage comment, If any mobsters come before me, Not a mite will 1 relent. Elizabeth King, it happened then, Was ushered in the court, “Reckless driver,” thundered the Judge, “Twenty years is much too short,” “A. K. Carmel,” spoke the clerk, Charged with poisoning his mate,” “Case dismissed,” decided the Court, “Let’s have the next case.” Now shifts the scene to the theatre, Where Irene Carpenter is starred, In a special movie short, “How to make pie without lard.” A perpetual smile, an eternal laugh, Words gushing, neck and crop, Who is that in the ticket cage? None other than Elsie Scott. Billie and Betty, the chorines dance. In a gorgeous, glittering show, While aii admiring fan named Rabbit,” Gapes in the very front row. Joyce Turner and Bill Benardo, Are the juvenile team, Their dances are unequalled. Their harmony supreme. Softly the vision is fading, The lake is but a pond. My dreams merely fantasies. But I have seen beyond. C. Bovi e Tltirly-tti ■ FORMAN In this the last year of our happy existence as Waterford High Schoolites, we, the majestic Class of 1934 of Waterford High School of Waterford, New ork, of the United States of America in the western Hemisphere of the planet, earth, being of sound mind and memory (believe it or not), hereby make the fol- lowing depositions of our property. To the Faculty: In grateful remembrance of past kindnesses we wish a long and happy existence on this earth, so that they may add to the (intelligence?) of future generations. lo the Freshmen: We bequeath you just oodles and oodles of wim, wiggles and witality, you little dears, for we sadly fear you need it. To the Sophomores: We, the senior class of Waterford High School bequeath to the sophomores of Waterford High School the questionable ability of receiving good marks in all subjects. To the Juniors: To the frolicsome and mischievous juniors we hereby give and bequeath, our most solemn admonition to be good little girls and boys and prudent, not to say the least. If you don’t, you might just as well give up all hopes of attaining the grand, noble, haughty and lordly estate of seniors. Bless your hearts we love you all. Thirty-three 1934— FORMAN Special Bequests: To John Keene we leave Roger Busha's reserved seat for Saturday afternoons at the Casino Theatre. (Roger saved a dime.) To Claude “Tiptoe” Demers (we hope it helps him), we leave Ellis Faulk- ner's sweet disposition and his wonderful ability to tie himself up into knots. To Red McGarry we bequeath Arthur K. Carmel's exceptional ability as a manager. (We hope he manages other Waterford teams to more championships.) To Charlie Carpenter we bequeath Dick Anderson’s unheard of luck in the boys’ bowling league at the Grace Church. To Charles Benardo we bequeath William Benardo’s excellent basketball ability with the hope that he will make good use of it. To Sue Crandall we bequeath Elizabeth King's title of being the best dancer. To John Haffey, Stanley Honour awards his gift of self expression, espe- cially in his relations with teachers. To Tommy Despart we donate Due Johnson’s superb baritone voice, so that he may more easily make himself heard on the out of town basketball trips. To June Vermilyea we award Marion Kelley's ability as a student. Lastly, we hereby appoint Mickey Mouse as executor of this instrument. All other wills made by us are thereby revoked. (Signed) Clyde Demers, Class Attorney We, whose names are affixed hereto, do declare and affirm that on the fifteenth day of February in the year nineteen hundred and thirty-four the aforementioned testators swore this to be their final disposal, to be their Last Will and Testament. With this statement in mind we do hereby subscribe our names in the presence of the testators, on the date of the said Will. Witnesses: King Kong Betty Boop Edwardo Wynneus C. Demers Thirty-four 1934- FORMAN Story of Hands You can tell a man’s work by his hands— His character, his life, and even his plans. I’ve seen the hands of a surgeon, Lean, white and strong; His work is tedious and long— The Surgeon’s Hands. My mother’s hands are worker's hands, Delicate, capable, and free; They work to give the best to me— My Mother's Hands. I've felt my loved one’s hands, Cool, loving and calm; They soothe my cares like mystic balm— My Loved One’s Hands. Oft have I looked at the laborer’s hands, Blunt, worn and tired; Helpless are those whose soul is nen-inspired— The Laborer’s Hands. Few times have I seen the artist’s hands, Nervous, creative and long. His wish is that his work lives on after lie’s gone— The Artist’s Hands. Time and again I’ve seen old men’s hands, Leathery, wrinkled and worn; They seem to point at Youth and scorn— Old Men’s Hands. Many times I have seen babies’ hands, Soft, pink, and small; They hold a shadowed world, like a mere ball— The Babies’ Hands. Every day I see youthful hands, Strong, supple, and free. They live in a world of amusement and glee— Youthful Hands. In our hands we show our life. In our finger tips, our soul. Roger Busha Thirty-five Index of Class of 1934 i e vs 09 Name Richard Anderson Raymond Anderson Howard Architzel Donald Allen Helen Rartnick Helen Breault Dorothy Brundige Xel lie Brown Charles Boyle W illiam Benardo Etta Buil Frank Bull Roger Rusha Marjorie Clifton Stella Cicchinelli Elthear Costello Arthur Carmel Irene Carpenter Clyde Demers Ambition Gain a monopoly on milk business Own Davis’s store Curly hair Be a heart breaker Grow tall Queen Meb Live in Bennington Write a perfect Rainier method paper Run 100 at pool Out jump Nick Patton Get a moon tan Make “Marge” a home Be a man of the world Be a woman of the same world Cultivate a giggle Meredith Coach W est Crescent All Stars Own a lunch room Bowl 300 Identification Aw shucks! Plain or carbonated? I’ll type it! “Whose pencil?” Aw! G’wan. Hello, now! Oh, jozzy! Oh, you! Shoot you a game of pool! I’m very interested in sports. For goodness sakes! Goodbye, now! Look at the cynic! Don’t be foolish! Oh, gee! Leave us alone! Only the beginning! Hey, Tommy! Same difference. FORMAN 1934 Grace Edsall Stay out all night I didn’t get that either. Ellis Faulkner Make laughing gas Or something! Wilcla Green Own a motorcycle Bahoomp! Casmir Gula Enter a pie-eating contest Anything to eat? Stanley Honour Dream always You just know you do! Greta Jackson Go with an R. P. I. I )o your Latin ? Due Johnson Live in Waterford I don’t know. Marion Kelly Tell a new joke Holy cow! Elizabeth King Be a dancing teacher Oh, gol! Muriel Larkins Keep an eye on Harry That’s ducky! Frederick Moore Replace Prof. Zelie Aw, nerts! Jennie Koncewicz Understand Prof. Tepedino’s jokes Oh, no! Mildred Phillips 'Falk more • ••••• Pearl Quimbv Forget Burke’s I’m coming. Rene Renzi Be an aviator Now you stop! Elsie Scott Be a joke editor Holy Moses! W anda Slupski Be a good farmer Lend me your powder puff, Julia. Nan Smith Sing in the choir No kidding! W illiam Thompson Write a poem Nerve of some people's grandchildren! Joyce Turner Go to La Salle Some little jigger. Robert Van Steenburg Be up and Cumming(s) Skip it! 1 Katherine Van Volkenhurg Live in Lansingburg ()h, yeah! 2 Betty W eir Be different 1 was out with FORMAN 'FORDIAN Due to an untimely plunge through high school or an unfortunate delay, many students find themselves in a unique position: namely, they are juniors preparing for graduation. Like so many other positions it has its advantages and dis- advantages. These third year graduates have relinquished the opportunity for appeasing their vanity by having their lower classmates look up to them. There is the uncertainty of graduation which the “c—” senior does not have to worry him. They will never experience the peculiar joy which the seniors feel on Senior Day, when they are exempt from the laborious toils of the class room and are given full leeway. It is a well-known fact that “misery likes company,” but how much greater delight is aroused when misery takes exception of one and rests on some one else's shoulders! These issues must be faced before one puts oneself in this dual role—remem- ber the fate of Dr. Jekyll! On the other hand the “junior-senior” does not have to maintain the dignity which is essential to the senior in order to set an example for the lower grades. I he prospective third year graduate may indulge in giggling without complete disgrace. Although his attendance at school exceeds that of the seniors by one day, the “junior-senior” does not have to attire himself in the ridiculous costumes, typical of those participating in the entertainment of his subordinates. Since the “junior-senior, like a child finding itself without fire crackers on the Fourth of July, may find himself without a diploma at the termination of the semester, the scales lip decidedly in favor of the fourth year student. Marion Kei.ly, ’35 or '34 Thirty-eight 1934 FORMAN Senior Student Council OFFICERS Robert Van Steenburg ...... President Mabel Hodges ...... Vice-President Roger Busha ........ Treasurer Greta Jackson ....... Secretary Miss Julie O'Connell ...... Advisor The Student Council during the past year has striven to do its best to pro- mote the welfare of the school. In the beginning of the year it established a well directed monitor system, the members of which should lie duly honored, hol- lowing that a school spirit campaign was carried on to gain a greater attendance at basketball games. In a way this was also successful. Now at the close of the year we hope that we have accomplished everything we set out to do. Thirty-nine 1934------------------------- — OFFICERS Clifford Stanley.........................................President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer Publicity Chairman ■ . Advisor I liis year the Junior Student Council had to organize the real foundation for future councils. The first and main step was the writing of the constitution. In it were placed all rules concerning procedure to be followed at meetings. Also committees were chosen for various duties. Among those chosen were the Assembly and the House Committees. The big social event of the year was the Christmas party held in the gym December 19. This party was in the form of a night club. A good time was had by all and the party was considered a huge success. In closing, the members and officers of the Junior Student Council wish to state that they sincerely wish future councils will continue with their work. Jack Malo Marjorie Hauke George McGarry Jack Murray . .Miss Margaret Furi ong FORMAN Junior Student Council =1934 Early Forty-one FORD1AN 1934 'FORDIAN ior OFFICERS Arthur Smith President June Vermilyea Eleanor Parker Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer Helen Martin As you all may know, we Juniors did not start the year off with a bang. On the contrary, we were very slow in getting organized. Up to the present moment, we have a minimum of accomplishments to flaunt in the eyes of the Sophomores or even the Seniors. We started the year off with a dance, on which, although a good time was had by all who atended, very little money was made. Somewhat discouraged, we let matters slide for a while, and then staged a comeback into the business world with a food sale, by which we also made very little money. At present, we have engaged several radio stars to appear in this school for our benefit, with which we expect to make enough money to put us on our feet financially. Perhaps the only thing to our credit is the fact that we have had class meet- ings right along. And so. with this meager account of social activities, the history of the Junior Class must end. However, we wish to add that we hope that, if this were being written in June, there would be a lot more to write about. Neverthe- less, here are the facts as were, are, and will be, even in June. 1934 Forty-three FORMAN FORMAN The Sophomores OFFICERS John Kf.ene Franklyn Vanderwerken Rosemary Murpiiy . Rose Gim melli . President Vice-President . T reastircr . Secretary Frances Brookley 1 ... f • • c Indent Conned Representatives William OMeara ) What good would a year l ook he without some contribution from the Sopho- mores? We are willing to admit that the things which we have accomplished this year have been few and far between, but nevertheless, we should be appre- ciated. Our class realized that the Juniors and Seniors needed a clear money- making pathway. We did our best in leaving this pathway clear for them. Since we are unable to discuss our past, perhaps you would like to hear about our future idealization. With each tomorrow there is a new world for us to face. If we fail in today’s world we may succeed in tomorrow’s. We will not wait, day after day, for some great light to shine upon the open door of opportunity. We will strive hard to keep a good name for our school as those ahead of us have striven hard to do. Under our president’s leadership and with the cooperation of everyone we are sure to succeed. We may be small now but it won't be long before the class of ’36 will be the leaders of the school. 1934 Forty-five 'FORDIAN The Freshman Class The Freshman class entered High School for the first time last September. With the business of getting acquainted with the new system and joining the offered clubs, there was not much time for class activities. However, the Fresh- man class hopes to achieve success in school activities as Sophomores. Class officers are as follows: Neil Dwyer, president; Eunice Clute, secretary and treasurer; Frank Marchand, vice-president. Members of the class who are in the Junior Student Council are Clifford Stanley, George McGarry, Marjorie Hauke, Jack Malo, and Frederick Glass. Several of these pupils are officers of the council. Qualifications of a Man If lie is honest, kind and true And has some worthy task each day; I’ll not ask his language or his creed Or how much is his pay? If he finds time to pat a dog’s head, Or stoop with a child to play; I’ll not ask what is his race Or why his locks are grey? If he respects a woman’s name And at all worries smiles; I’ll not ask the height of his success, Or the length of his home in miles. If on a rainy night, money for food he gives, Or to some unemployed a task to do; I’ll not ask the rank of his name Or if the blood in his veins is blue. If he with children loves to roam, Or for hoys fix broken kites; I'll not ask the price of his suit Or if his name is in lights. If these few things he does do, And plans to play Life's game; I shall call him a man And hope you will call him the same. Roger Busha 1934 Forty-seven FORDJA.N Song Impressions “Liv’n on Love “Going Hollywood “Annie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” “I'm Only Guessing . “You Rascal, You “How Iawig Will It Last ?' . “Come L'p and See Me Sometime! “Fine n’ Dandy Let’s Build a Little Home “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Love “After You’re Gone . “Sophisticated Lady . “Too Late ..... “My Dancing Lady . “My Hero .... “You’ve Got to Be a Football Hero” “Baby Face ... Lazybones Sleepy Time Gal” Keep Young and Beautiful” Till the Cows Come Horae” “Well Make Hay While the Sun Shine: “You’re Okay” .... The Day You Came Along Ah, But Is It Love?” “Forty-Second Street” . E. Costello F. Bull . N. Smith . G. Edsall . D. Johnson Muriel and Harry . H. Breault . M. Clifton rene and Tommy . E. Mazula School Days E. Weir . 8.31 A. M. . E. King . J. Turner C. Boyle E. Faulkner . S. Honour D. Brundige H. Bartnick D. Anderson . W. Sluj ski . F. Moore . C. Demers . R. Busha . M. Kelly Forty-right 1934 FORMAN Why our Class is Thankful There are many things to be thankful for, And I sincerely hope you won't get sore If I try my best to tell you why Most of this class may thankfully die. Roger has much to be thankful for, He carries his black-stained eve no more; He now may come and go with ease Without explain the shiner, please,” Clyde Demers may thankful be That only one twin like Claude has he; For, after all. it could Ik worse, A sister twin he'd surely curse. Ellis Faulkner should give his thanks For safely evading Farrell’s pranks; So far he has not had to stay For something Willie did that day. All the class should pray their best For Stanley’s decided to give us a rest, And only say the words we know. And if he says big words, to say them slow. Miss Kanney should be thankful as well as glad That Joyce has decided her writing's bad. And now she's going to save her eyes And tyjie her work until she dies. All the girls should thankful te For Willie Farrell promised me That never again a girl he'd tease. So all you girls may rest with ease. William Thompson FORD1AN Why Alma Mater? Our parents bring 11s into the world. From them we inherit perhaps per- sonality or character. We are little animals,—no more or no less. We are diamonds in the rough, unopened rosebuds, and our steel is as vet untempered, and so on down through an interminable list of high-sounding metaphors. When we arc about four or five years old we are taken to a school, with some trepidation and fear on the part of our parents. School; the arms of a new mother, a mother who will make human beings out of us, a mother who will polish us if we are diamonds and cast us out if we are pebbles. School; a twelve-year jieriod of conception, of which graduation is the birth. Putting aside all pretentious metaphor and rhetoric, let us consider our school quite dispassionately. Dorothy Canfield says that no one is born a pure type. We are then what our environment makes us. What is our environment? Just think, nine months of each year spent in school, twelve years spent there, the most impressionable years of our lives. Years in which we are malleable, in which we are molded, and in which our steel is tempered. School is the chief part of our environment. Alma Mater, two Latin words meaning in our language, fostermother. Why call our School Alma Mater? Call it Alma Mater because although our mothers give us breath, it is our School, which brings us into the World. Alma Mater, God bless those words. Stanley Honour Fifty FORMAN 1934 The Newspaper Club Among the extra-curricular activities which were introduced in the Water- ford High School this year was the Newspaper Club, with Miss Margaret Walsh as advisor. The Newspaper Club elected a staff of editors and planned for the publication of a newspaper. The club printed a semi-monthly publication called “The School Crier, the paper was received with great enthusiasm by the student body and prospects of its future success appears promising. “THE SCHOOL CRIER STAFF Arthur K. Carmel Joyce Turner . Lawrence Craven Edward Kidwell John Keene . Robert Patton Lois Stephens Kenneth P.rower Elizabeth Weir John Murray . Roger Busha . William Trigg Fifty-two Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Art Editor Sport Editor Exchange Editor Joke Editor Society Editor Northside School Editor Lost and Pound Editor . Circulation Manager . Alumni Editor . . Literary Editor 'FORMAN Fiftv-lhrcc 1934 — The Wathidram Club A Dramatic Club, called The Wathidram Club, was organized in September with Mr. Tepedino as advisor. The officers elected were: Greta Jackson, presi- dent; Dorothy Brundige, secretary; John Haffey, treasurer. In November a comedy was presented called “The Unseen” with the following cast: Elsie Scott, Greta Jackson and Robert Van Steenburg. In February were presented two one act plays, “A Question of Honor with Stanley Honour, Fannie Anderson, Henry Button, Eleanor Van Kleeck and Ralph Hippensteel, and “Good Medicine” with William Thompson, Lois Stephens and Norma McCullen. The plays were well cast and very well directed; the interpretation of characters by the students was remarkable, considering the fact that it was their first appearance before the public. The same month a sleighride, which all the club and some outsiders attended, was held. A successful season was climaxed with a three act drama. 'FORD1AN The Library Club The Library Club was organized in September 1933 with Miss Julie O’Connell as advisor. At our second meeting, Marjorie Clifton was elected president; Ruth Metcalf, vice-president; Emma Maxula, secretary and treasurer, and Mildred Phillips, reporter. At the beginning of the year, the library received many new books, and during “Rook Week these books were displayed in the Library and they were also advertised during the Library Club Assembly. In November, a welcome party was planned and enjoyed by the members of the club and in January an informal tea was given for the faculty so that they might have the opportunity of examining the new educational books which had l een purchased recently. The most important accomplishment is the fact that each member of the Library Club has become an efficient assistant librarian, and it has been our aim throughout the year to be of service to the pupils and to the faculty, not only by keeping the Library open at all times but by keeping it always clean and orderly. Fifty-four FORMAN The Girl Reserves organized under the direction of Miss Irma Millhouse. The club elected officers for the year. They are: President, Wilda Green; vice- president, Velma Seymour; secretary, Virginia Larkins; treasurer, Elaine Ger- maine. This year the club has held two teas, given a movie benefit and a fash- ion show. 1934 Fifty-five FORMAN Glee Club The Glee Club started the new year with a small enrollment after the very successful seasons of 1931-’32-’33. Much of the Glee Club’s success is due largely to the leadership of our instruc- tor, Miss Eleanor O’Brien. During our years in Glee Club, we gave an operetta “Love Pirates of Hawaii,” followed by dancing in the auditorium. We also gave many assemblies; some members of the club sang at the graduation exercises; and sang for the Parent Teachers. The Glee Club also presented the operetta Cinderella on March 16. The members who are graduating this year extend their hearty wishes to Miss O'Brien for all she has done. Fif tv-six ■1934 FORDIAN The Orchestra The Orchestra had a very successful year. We played for a Red Cross Ban- quet, Assemblies, Parent-Teacher meeting and Graduation. The Orchestra is accredited and consists of eight members. It is directed by Eleanor O’Brien. The members are: Rita Maron Greta Jackson Joseph Murphy John Kalinowski Fifty-seven Burton Montgomery Ralph Hippensteel Monroe Van Volkenburg James Brown FORMAN Fordian Players The curtain rose on the first scene of the “Fordian Players” dramatic club in September 1933. We started out immediately to accomplish results in the acting line. To hold the interest of the movies, group programs were suggested for each meeting. We also had special personages and actions to portray by pantomime. It was near Christmas when we, the club, decided to put on our first play. It was a light comedy and seemed to be pleasing. However, we did not present this play before an assembly. Just after Christmas we acquired several new members and continued with our group programs. At that point we decided to work on a comic play entitled Hot Dogs.” Many new members were taken into the club making a total of about twenty-three (23). We conducted rehearsals throughout the first few weeks of February and presented the play before an assembly on February 23, 1934. Albert Parker......................................President Peter Mazula ...... Vice-President Winifred Dudden....................................Secretary Miss R. G. Ballagh ...... Advisor Bridge Club The Bridge Club was organized the first part of the year. It is under the supervision of Miss Margaret Fortune. The officers of the club are: Nancy Cooper, president: Jean Crandall, vice-president, and Helen Singleton, secretary and treasurer. 1 wo parties have been held. The first November twenty-eighth and the sec- ond February thirteenth. Despite many arguments the club memliers have progressed rapidly and are now very good players. Fifty-eight 1934 FORMAN Junior Chorus The voices of about fifty Junior High School members, boys and girls, were organized to start a chorus to represent their section of the Waterford High School in December 1933. Under the supervision of Miss Eleanor O’Brien, music instructor, they soon learned to sing music in three parts. Miss Mary Baker sometimes substituted for Miss O’Brien, and between the two, a fairlv good sing- ing group was organized. Meetings, or rehearsals, were held once a week in the auditorium, and several different songs were practised. Sight reading was one of the chief aims of this chorus and they were quite successful in that respect. Many members who, heretofore, had been unable to read music achieved the ability to do so. All members cooperated and were sincere in their attempt to master that age-old art. music. With their past knowledge and their present sincerity, a great future will be in store for them. The Junior Chorus has and hopes to retain a bright future and thanks the two teachers mentioned liefore for their work and patience while instructing them. 1934 Fifty-nine FORMAN Can You Imagine Willie Thompson enjoying a copy of Five Thousand English Rhymes”? Clyde Demers wearing a necktie? Roger Busha not noticing a good looking girl ? Stan Mickiewicz playing Tiddley Winks with Howard Architzcl? Irene Carpenter sporting a waxed mustache? Nan Smith and Elsie Scott riding camels across the Sahara and being pursued by a band of fierce Arabs? Casmir Gula as “Queen of the May”? Rene Renzi winning a six-day kiddie-car race? Dick Anderson losing a pie-eating contest ? Ellis Faulkner in rompers and making mud pies with Elthear Costello? Bruce Boyle pretending to be Little Bo Peep? Greta Jackson pushing a peanut down Broad Street with her nose? Due Johnson as “Aunt Sally” in a newspaper? Brundige, Mazula, and Bartnick doing a Boswell Sisters act ? Elizabeth King quietly enjoying a debate? Mildred Phillips and Marjorie Clifton yodeling to each other from two Swiss Alpine peaks? Marion Kelly laughing without squeaking? Grace Edsall singing “blues” songs in a cabaret? Art Carmel trying a sales talk on Greta Garbo? Flora Hamilton impersonating Zazu Pitts? Joyce Turner walking boldly up to a hard boiled traffic cop and nonchalantly asking “Have you got a toothpick, flat foot ?” Sixty 1934 FORDIAN 1934 Sixty-our ■FORDIAN Boy’s Basketball Team Tlie Basketball Team of 1934 which was coached by Fred T. Morris, won for the third consecutive time the Championship of Division B of the Eastern New York P. S. A. L. In the sectional play-off Waterford was defeated by Cohoes High School. This year we also competed in the Saratoga Springs invita- tion tournament, but we were defeated in the first night’s play by Hudson Falls High School. The record for the year is 19 wins and 4 losses. The following boys won the Varsity “W” award. William Benardo Joseph Schofield Stanley Grochmal Michael Marchese Claude De Micrs William Pieper WI LI. I a m M ich i w 1EZ Casmir Gula Albert Breault Arthur K. Carmel, Manager Sixty-two 1934 FORMAN Girl’s Basketball Team The girl's basketball team was organized under the direction of Miss Juanita McGarty. The team elected for its manager W'ilda Green, who arranged for the following games: Cohoes High School, Burnt Hills, Ballston Spa High School and the Faculty of the Waterford High School. Sixiv-ihree 1934—-----------------— ■FORDIAN Soccer Our team of last season was captained by Casmir “Red” Gula and managed by Roger “Champ Busha. They were a hard-kicking and clean playing group of athletes. The team was made up mostly of new material and a few of last year's players, but the boys put every ounce of strength in every play and were always in the fight. Four of the varsity players will be lost by graduation. They are: Gula. Busha, Boyle and Thompson. Boyle, Roberts ....... Goal C. Anderson, Thouin . . . . . . L. F. Marchese . . . . . . . . R. F. Currier, Douttiel . . . . . L. H. B. Busha (manager) . . . . . R. H. B. Gula................................C. H. B. Breault, Thompson . . . . . . L. VV. Farrell . . . . . . . I. L. Benardo ........ C. ClCCHINELLI . . . . . . I. R. Gibbs.............................. . R. W. Substitutes: Scarchilli, Honour, Konciewicz, and iickic Baseball Last season’s team, like soccer, was composed of mostly intra-mural players. This team was managed by Roger Busha. The team reaped no great laurels but managed to develop several exceptional players among whom are: Clyde Demers, Eddie Costello, Carrol Anderson, and Leo Bessette. Demers, Bartnick Roberts C. Anderson E. Costello . Bessette Benardo Diviney Currier Mickiewicz . Pitch Catch First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Right Field Center Field Left Field Sixty-four r orv i W. H. S. Library The Man from the Wilds . . . . . . Ellis Faulkner The Spy ..... . A. K. Carmel (our own Winchell) The Spoilers .... . . . Home Work Assignments The Three Musketeers . . . King, Carpenter, Brundige The Last Word .... All Seniors The Red Ledger . . . Senior Class Treasury Book We All Live Through . . . . . . . School The Marvels of the Road . Where All Seniors are Safe High Acres .... . Crow Hill Mother Knows Best Don’t rub it in One Minute to Play . . . . Interval between classes The Joyous Troubadour Aren't we all Oh Doctor! . . . . . . . . . . Elsie Scott Sonnet To Night Out of the darkness that covers me, Black from pole to pole. Comes the God of Sleep—Morpheus To subdue my unconquerable soul. He wraps me in his ebony cloak. And presses me to his bosom tight. Blinding my powe r of vision— Blotting from my brain the Eternal Light. But with his darkness comes ease That heals my sorrow and pain, Like the grey misty opaque fog That comes after the summer rain. He comes to me at the close of day Like the cool air from the sea. Fanning my tired, fevered brow Till thoughts of apprehension leave me. Oh Night! thou art wondrous and strong Yet lovely in thy form; Thy soothing messenger—Morpheus Brings surcease from Life's storm. Anonymous Sixty-five 1OQ 4 _ FORDIAN The Senior Class contains people who are possessed of what is known as talent. Just what this talent is, is a trifle uncertain. It can only be defined by example. Suppose for instance a pupil is to create a pleasurable excitement or diversion. That is talent. Suppose again for instance another pupil writes a poem and it's funny. That is also talent. My friends, you must judge talent for your- self, and if you can. you’ve got talent. I. Ellis Faulkner during his junior year passed as Mahatma Gandhi in his state sheet. Ellis is quite a contortionist as well, not to mention his talent as a breeder of fancy rabbits. His ambition is to make some laughing gas. II. Elsie Scott is a famous comedienne. Her impersonation of a Swedish maid was very realistic. III. Elizabeth King is a very fast and entertaining talker. It is thought that she will have an exceptional future some where and some how. IV. Dick Anderson is engaged in the profession of circulating Grades A and B of that excellent Anderson s milk. Mr. Anderson can juggle two pasteur- ized bottles and one raw bottle of milk at the same time. He can also stand on his head. V. Charles Boyle’s favorite sport is piddling balls into pockets. He admits he’s good and invites you to “Come up and play with me some time.” VI. Roger Busha is a one man show. He can sing, recite, sit up and beg, yell like Tarzan and make love artistically. Watch your step when Roger is around. VII. Joyce Turner looks like Alice in Wonderland. Don’t be deceived though. She has a way with young men. VIII. Marion Kelly is an eager student. In fact she studies so hard her hair curls. Marion knows plenty of big words, too. IX. Clyde Demers can swim like Johnny Weismuller. He's a good looking young fellow too and not a bit bashful. X. Bobby Van Steenburg is a born executive. He is going to l e the leader in something and he doesn’t care what. XI. Irene Carpenter is going to be a movie queen some day. Even Ellis, the old woman-hater, admits that she takes a fine photograph. XII. Willie Thompson writes very humorous jingles (poems if you wish), which he presents to various teachers to read in class. We expect to hear about W i 1 lie soon, but we won't say what. Sixty-six FORDIAN FORMAN Alumni Notes I am deeply appreciative of this opportunity to extend hearty congratulations to the Class of 1934 for their initiative and industry in compiling a year book. That initiative is an essential factor and an indisputable one. As for industry, that is especially necessary, even though the guises it sometimes assumes render that virtue practically unrecognizable. Never will I forget the antics the Class of “'32 went though in the name of industry while endeavoring to get out The Fordian. What frenzied tearing of hair, cudgling of gray matter and biting of finger nails went on. The satisfaction and pride in achievement, however, are ample recompense for the work and worry entailed. The Advisor, Staff, and Teachers deserve great commendation for their efforts, and I sincerely hope that the continuous successful publication of a year book will become an established custom in Waterford High School. Joseph Willetts, Editor of 1932 Fordian In the year 1876 there was just one graduate from the Waterford High School. This was a young man who by study, hard work, and perseverance satisfied his eagerness for an education. He is Stephen V. Lewis, the one and only graduate in 1876. Mr. Lewis set an example for the coming graduates. All those who have followed him and have tried earnestly to be successful have won. Graduates Before 1926 Ida Rogers Anna Sheridan . Mabel Gordon . Elizabeth Evers . Harold Turner . Ellen Sullivan Dr. Leroy Butler Dr. John Hemstead Thomas Morris, Jr. William Morris . Mildred Whitehurst Matthew Houlihan Edwin R. Van Kleeck . Dr. Frank Sulszman . Dr. William McDermott . Member Board of Education Former Teacher of Waterford Former Teacher of Waterford . Member Board of Education Lawyer . Principal of School II . . . . . Physician Physician Lawyer Assemblyman New York State Teacher Waterford High • • . . . Priest Superintendent of Schools, Walden Eye Specialist Physician -JT Graduates 1927 31 Jessie Truland Anna Lynch Dorothy Bullock Margaret Walsh Emily Stack Bernice Gilbert Harry Mead Elizabeth Evers Frances Hammerseley Mary Baker Winifred Anderson Helene Despart Atwell Mead Edna Gilbert Loretta Murray Janet Flack Katherine McGrievey Marion Hemstead Walter Marland Leon Cremisio Elizabeth Hoyt Marjorie Flack Graduates 1932 33 Robert Boyle Albany Business College Warren Collins . R. P. I. Grace Hardee . . . . Nyack Harry Jackson . R. P. I. Maurice Larkins . . . . Ithaca Lessen Flynn R. P. I. Charles Quandt . . . . . Union Gordon Turner . . . . . Dartmouth Doris Hammerseley . . . . . State Laurence Currier Albany Business College Norman Douttiel Junior College Eleanor Flavin . . Troy Business College Gardner McGrievey Troy High School Albert Palozzi Junior College Harry Seifert . Troy Business College Katherine Crandall . 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RITA E. j: HILTON Studios NORTH TROY and WATERFORD All types of dancing taught For full information Call Cohoes 1541-J ■ Eg Seventy-two Lavender’s Book Shop 266-268 River Street, Troy, N. Y. CAHILL’S Books and Stationery For Church and School Supplies Stamp Collectors’ Headquarters Baseball Suits and Supplies Phone Troy 3069 Golf and Tennis Fishing Tackle Up-to-Date Shoe Repair Shop Roller Skates Good Work Good Service Everything for Sports at Good Material Shoes Dyed all colors CAHILL’S PHIL PALOZZI 309 River Street j| 93 Broad Street, Waterford, N. Y. opposite five and ten To the Graduates: The LLOYD STUDIO Extends its best wishes and thanks for their patronage Special Photographs for Graduation Sevciitv-lhree ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE ::] Co-operating with business firms, the Col- lege offers these courses: Believing recreation vital to education, the Hi administration encourages Business Administration Executive Secretarial C. P. A. Accounting Shorthand and Typing Sales and Advertising Finance and Banking Business Machines Business Psychology College Sports Fraternity and Sorority Student Government College Publications Dramatics Pace Association Social Activities College Orchestra . Training for Business, in the new College Hall, is a fascinating science For “Career Consultation” or further information, call ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE PRENTISS CARNELL, J r.. Director of Admissions 126-134 Washington Avenue S H ill |j| ::: FRAZER’S Compliments of iii Custom Tailored Clothing Sportswear Leather Jackets iii Authentic College Styles Frederick W. Kavanaugh || Specializing in Graduation Outfits ::: : : Compliments of The Shop of Friendly Service Neiv Casino Theatre | FRAZER’S Waterford, New York :: 302 River Street, Troy, N. Y. Showing Always the Best Pictures jjj Victor Burns, Manager Seventy-four Compliments of Rialto Theater Cohoes, N. Y. John F. Walsh Newsdealer Waterford, N. Y. Trojan Sporting Goods || Frank L. Ryan, Prop. School and College Athletic Supplies jjj 411 Broadway, Troy, N. Y. Phone Troy 3462 Edward F. Trahan Socony Service Station Specialist in Mobil ubrication 75 Saratoga Avenue Northside, Cohoes, N. Y. Cars called for and delivered Telephone Waterford 95 AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Train for Business at the r oy ao in ::: SUPERIOR TRAINING brings SATISFACTORY EMPLOYMENT COURSES Accounting Secretarial Stenographic Business Administration Higher Accounting Auditing Civil Service Business Machines Typing Write, Phone or Call Warren, Aderhold and Backensto, Principals Boardman Bldg., opposite Frear’s Troy, N. Y. Seventy-fivt Northside Garage H. Mosley and Son, Props. Tires Repairs Accessories Steam heated garage Battery Service 155 Saratoga Avenue, Northside Phone—Garage, Waterford 26 McGrievey’s Confectionery Store Dake’s Ice Cream Candy and Cigars 91 Broad Street, Waterford, N. Y. MALONEY The Florist Flowers for all occasions 73 Broad Street, Waterford, N. Y. Phone 146 Mary’s Beauty Shoppe it specialize in Bonat Method of Permanent Waving It is guaranteed to be the best 45 Broad Street, Waterford, N. Y. Phone for appointments Waterford 96 Seventy-sir ALLEN’S SCHOOL OF COMMERCE 301 River Street, Troy, N. Y. A Secretarial Course is an in- vestment that will pay divi- dends as long as you live Attend the School that is in- terested in YOU and YOUR success Summer School Troy Typewriter Supply Co. Suite 406 Rice Building Woodstock Typewriters Represented by J. K. Patrick Phone 5304 Troy, N. Y. Shoes Rubbers Hosiery for entire family CUOMO’S Cash Shoe Store Waterford N. Y. ill Candy School Supplies Groceries RANNEY’S STORE 52 Fourth Street Waterford ii i! i| Compliments of 1 John Knickerbocker Eddy Valve Co. Waterford Dairy f Grade A Raw Milk A and B Pasteurized Heavy and Light Cream Phone 213 Waterford ill Compliments of Support Educational Supply Co. Our Painesville, Ohio Advertisers They Compliments of Supported Fordian Staff Us Seventy-seven FORMAN gutograpfjs 1934 Seventy-eight FORMAN SUitograpljs 1934 Sevcnty-niM