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Copyright 1937 by John Murray Editor Frederick Glass Business Manager William Reynolds Advertising Alan age r J tneteen jforbtaii Sear iBook published bp tbe Mentor Class of tbe ©Uaterforb i igb School Volume dumber 5 Bebtcatton Ever vigilant, constantly endeavouring to insure our success, interested solely in the advancement of the Class of 1937—such has been the function of one real friend throughout our Junior and Senior years. To her, Miss Margaret Fortune, our advisor, we dedicate The Fordian of 1937. 7): Jforetoorb M symbol of ambition acfjiebeb, a recorb of bappp times enjopeb, an incentibe to progress to be mabe, tfjis yearbook Sboulb brigfjt= en tfje pears abeab as it keeps before pou tbe memories of pleas= ant pears gone bp. iflarian Banner, principal B fW ) k y f j I I I FORDIAN i ; m tv r . s i s . m ma g | I Contents Cbitorial Department Hbmimstration Mentor Section Jfeatures Classes rgani$attons itfjletics aitimni Section = bberttsements ■ 7 9 13 31 47 59 71 77 79 a s I'm rw pm v s i y m m 19 3 7 g | PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM£J am m m m m mm m mmm m FORDIAN m m m m mm m m mmmma I I I I I I I Associate Editor Lois Conerty Jfoibtait IScuub Editor-in-Chief John Murray Literary Board Helen McGreivey, Chairman Jean Glass, Associate Chairman Associate Editoi John Mossey James Ryan Anita Ducharme Eleanor Shafer William Trigg Loyal Seifert Clifford Stanley Catherine Button Richard Clifton Eunice Clute Athletic Board John Malo, Chairman Zygmunt Bryk Art Board Laurence Craven, Chairman Dorothy Phillips Photographic Board Robert Patton, Chairman James O’Connor Stanley Grochmal Franklyn Van Derwerken Alumni Board Margaret Farrell, Chairman Leona Doud Joseph McGarry Feature Board Evelyn Anderson, Chairman Marjorie Hauke Alfred Mincher Patsy Batto Raymond Ritchie Mildred Baker Vera Currier Business Board Frederick Glass, Chairman James Minchf:r Eileen Whiting Frank Marchand Helen Czarnowski Alice DeLisle Edward Bartnick Michael La Gatta Winifred Hicks Advertising Board William Reynolds, Chairman Thomas Patregnani John Clement Burton Montgomery Edward Duddf.n Dorothy Brisbois Farine Klinf. Marion Burgess Ethel Van Der Voort Anita Green Alice Michon Harold Samuels Joseph Verchf.rf.au Louise Wondisford Miss Margaret Fortune Faculty Advisor I I % I a m m rw m m mt n m m m m 193 7 Seven ) )N )NK ) V K ) ) Q Dm m m m m m m m m m mm | FORDIAN m m m m m m m m m m m m d A I I I I I I I 1 1 J I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (Ef)e tutor’s ittesSage The advent of Graduation brings with it two thoughts, one of happiness, the other of sorrow—happiness at the thought that our preparation for the battle of life is complete, that at last our opportunities for proving our respective worths have arrived; sorrow at the thought of parting from those halls after four short, oh, so very short years. The past quadrennial period has seen much added to the honor and name of Waterford High School. The knowledge that its own activity proved itself an important factor in this bolstering up process has shown itself to be a source of infinite pride to the members of the Class of 1937. Throughout that time we have been especially fortunate in having competent and interested instructors and administrators constantly considering our welfare, adding to the development of our intellect, making our school lives pleasant ones. In addition, we can realize that the student friendships established are ones the sincerity of which will never be surpassed. At the present time, however, we are not truly able to appreciate the value of our high school careers. Only the passing of time and the encountering of dis- couraging circumstances in radically different environments will wake us to the real importance of life at Waterford High School. John Murray, Editor-in-Chiej % I I I % | I 1 | I 'i I ? I. I I I 'i 1 Eight I □ ns ins m m m m m m 193 7 I I ) y V )N A □ n xixix x pm pm pm pm pm ix FORD1AN x i o x pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pme £ I I I 1 Poarb of Cbucatton Wellington B. Bishop, President John Cooper Thomas Morris Wilbur Caney Miss Ida Rogers Mrs. Elizabeth Evers John Walsh Mr. Bishop was prevented by illness from being present when the photograph was taken. I □ PM X PM X PM PM X PM PM X PM PM PM PM 1 9 3 7 Sine j s ) 5v ) v v SlMIMIXPMIXIXIXIMIXIXIXIXIMIXIMIXIXIXIXIXrMIXIXIXPMIMIXIMIXIXIXlXIXIXIXIXIMIMIXIXIXIXIMIMIXIXIMIXIMI' Ten □ )N ) XM ) ) i V , 19 3 7 nm ) xsv y ) y n i 5, s s q FORDIAN sv f □ £ Jf acuity . Superintendent Principal, English Frank C. Roda ......... Columbia, B.S., A.M. M. Marian Ranney..................................... New York State College for Teachers, A.B., A.M. Winifred Anderson ...... Girls9 Physical Education Russell Sage College, B.S., Gymnastic Peoples’ College, Ollerup, Denmark Dorothy Bullock ...... Commerce Social Science New York State College for Teachers, B.S. Maurie H. Esmond ...................................................English New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Margaret E. Fortune............................. New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Margaret E. Furlong ....... New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Marion Hem stead................................ Russell Sage College, A.B. Margaret Kerr ........ New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Walter Marland ........ Crane Institute of Music Juanita McCarty.......................... . New York State College for Teachers, B.S. Evelyn W. McGreivey ....... Skidmore, B.S. W. Clinton Merritt.............................. Oswego State Normal School, Columbia, B.S. Irma Millhouse ........ New York State College for Teachers, B.S. Frederick Morris ........ Boy Ithaca School of Physical Education, Syracuse University Loretta Murray ...... History, Social Science New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Julie O’Connell ......... Librarian, English College of St. Rose, A.B. Arline Shaw . . . . . . . . . . School Nurse Cohoes Hospital, R.N. Michael F. Tepedino..................................French, Dramatics New York State College for Teachers, A.B. Douglas Wallace.........................................................Art Buffalo State Teachers College; B.S. in Art Education, Buffalo Art School Margaret Walsh.......................................English, German Russell Sage College, A.B. W. David Zelie......................................................Science Union College, A.B. Eleven . Mathematics . Social Science . Mathematics . . Latin . . Music . Commerce Home Economics Industrial Arts . . Science f’ Physical Education □ )NM ) ) ) ) 1 9 3 7 0 p Q T ) { i i £ f 2 I fEeadjers’ Jbiosipncrastes I If 2 1 2 iWm Anderson . . “All right now girls.” 2 2 2 Miss Bullock . f 2 2 Miss Esmond . . “All this talking is not necessary.” I 2 I 2 Miss Fortune . I 2 f 2 Miss Furlong . . . “Any more talking and you’ll go to the office!” | 2 1 2 Miss He instead “Are we going to hold this class now or after school?” i 2 2 2 Miss Kerr “This is the last warning!” 1 2 1 1 Mr. Marland . 2 1 2 Miss McGarty . . “You shouldn’t say things like that about people!” 1 2 1 2 Airs. McUreivey “Wrap your gum up and throw it in the basket.” 1 2 Mr. Merritt I 2 . . . . “Snakes, which most people have .” 1 2 1 2 Miss Millhouse “The next person to say something humorous goes out!” 1 2 1 2 Mr. Morris f 2 1 Miss Murray . 2 | 2 Miss O’Connell . This is a study hall, not a social hour!” 1 2 f 2 Miss Ranney . • • • • “Don’t you see it?” 1 2 2 Miss Shaw . . “You can put the mercurochrome on yourself.” f 2 g 2 Mr. Tepedino . • • • • • • . . “My goodness!” If 2 If 2 Mr. Wallace . “Come on now', let’s get busy.” 1 t 2 2 Miss Walsh 1 2 f 2 Mr. Zelie I 2 I I f 2 Twelve □ PM SMfMfMrMfMPM SMIM PM PMPM PM PM 1 9 3 7 ( '«'(l l'S'(l a(l () V) (iVa Q a m m m m mi mm m mm m m I I I I I FORDIAN 1 2 I I I I I I I I 1 1 2 1 2 I i I l I mmmmmm m mmm m mn | | | i t Senior Gass (Officers James O’Connor ........... President Clifford Stanley.............Vice-President Lois Conerty......................Secretary Frank Marchand ........... Treasurer CLASS DAT OFFICERS Clifford Stanley...................Class Historian John Malo..........................Class Prophet Eunice Clute.......................Class Testator CLASS COLORS Green and White CLASS MOTTO We’ve climbed the hill; the mountain lies before us.” I I I I I □ m m m m m m m m m m m Fifteen S. J 9 3 7 MIWMIVfWlWMIVMMIVflVMlW F s r ! m s n ( sj £ i I UjJjLp- FORDIAN s ( m j s ' □ EVELYN ANDERSON Tickle' Crafts Club 2; Senior Student Council 2; Pho- tography Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Feature Board Fordian 4; Dancing Club 4. Energetic Aspiring Admirable MILDRED C. BAKER Mill Dancing Club 2; Library Club 3; Poster Club 3; Monitor 4; Feature Board Fordian 4; Money Makiitp? Committee 4. Mellifluous Cheerful Bantering 1 EDWARD JOHN BARTNICK “Babe Cross Country 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2 3, 4; Business Board Fordian 4. Effervescent Jocular Basketballish PATSY BATTO Par Glee Club 1, 2; Dancing Chib 2, 4 Bowling 2, 3; School Spirit Club 4; Pinochle Clul 3; Feature Board Fordian 4. % AK; v PersuasDjpNf' I Blithe . f Sixteen I □ n )V , )V ) n 19 3 7 ) , F ) , ) 6 E ?%$ f « I l F O R DIA N . % % PtJ ?%$? £$%!□ DOROTHY A. J. BRISBOIS Dot Basketball 1; Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Monitor 2; Pinochle Club 2; Dancing Club 2; Ring Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Advertising Board Fordian 4. Debonair Amicable Beautiful ZYGMl NT BRYK iyggte Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 2; Baseball 3, 4; President Monitor System 3, 4; Dancing Club 4; School Spirit Club 4; Athletic Board Fordian 4. Zealous Busy MARION E. BURGESS 7« Dramatic Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Ways and Means Committee 3; Advertising Board For- dian 4. Mannerly Flcgant Bountiful 7y CATHERINE D. BUTTON Pinochle Club 2; Prom Committee 3; President 2; School Spirit Club 4; Dancing Club 4; Movie Committee 4; Girl Reserve 4; Literary Board Fordian 4. Chatty Diligent Bantering Seventeen 2 1 9 3 7 rw s% m d □ s m m i FORDIAN j r s r j □ w I JOHN H. CLEMENT Lazy '■.x Cross Country 2; Proin Committee 3; Hi-Y 4; Money Making Committee 4; Advertising Board Fordian 4; Business Board Fordian 4. SL Jovial Happy Conversive EDWARD R. CLIFTON Red' Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 3; Soccer 3; Card Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Dancing Club 4; Athletic Board Fordian 4. |)y cX ✓ Exuberant Radiant Clear headed EUNICE G. CLUTE ‘Eunie Secretary and Treasurer 1, 2; Craft Club 2; Treasurer 3; Basketball 3; Art Board Fordian 4; Wavs and Means Committee 3; Prom Commit- y tee 3. jJjjrf' Efficient GenerousJ jV Cultured - LOIS E. CONERTY Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Social Club 1; Craft Clul 1 ; Dancing Club 2, 4; Secretary 3, 4; PnpiulYlo mittee 3; Associate Editor Fordian 4; PJift KapM Club 3; Ring Committee 3. Lovely Effervescent Capable Eighteen 4 □ I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M 'is (Xs I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M J? e 193 7 ) i NN , n E N NV« FORDIAN l LAURENCE YV. CRAVEN X oaks’ Newspaper Club 1; Basketball 3; Soccer 3, 4; Baseball 3; Art Board Foriman 4. Leisurely Winning Creative i I VERA A. CURRIER Vera' Dancing Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Feature Board Fordian 4. Volatile Agreeable Consistent sl j iPr' HELEN I). CZARNOWSKI Tools' Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Business Board Fordian 4. Harmonious Docile Charming ALICE C. DELISLE Al” I □ ) ) ) n Dancing Club 1 ; Library Club 2; Pinochle Club 3; Senior Dancing Club 4; Business Board For- dian 4; Money Making Committee 4. Accommodating Capable Distinctive 6 19 3 7 Nineteen M ) ) v ) PW □ □ r%5 m v FORDIAN NM N t N □ ANN LEONA 1)011) Aom r Student Council 1; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 2, 3; Prom Com- mitter 3; Dancing Club 3, 4; Alumni Board bFor- Dian 4; School Spirit Club 4.., Agreeable Lively Debonair ANITA R. DUCHARME “Freck Pinochle Club 3; Dancing Club 3, 4; School Spirit Club 4; Prom Committee 3; Literary Board Fordian 4. Admirable Reliable Diligent ) ) ) ) ) ) , Q EDWARD JOHN DUDDEN “Pee Wee” Pinochle Club 2, 3; Newspaper Club 1; Adver- tising Board Fordian 4. , i t Efficient Jocose wV- Deliberate Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Student Jury 3; Prom Committee 3; Money Making Committee 4; Monitor 4; Cheer Leader 4; Alumni Commit- tee Fordian 4. Mysterious Reserved Facetious MARGARET R. FARRELL “Mog” « FORD1AN f s f%s r%s □ i I i FREDERICK P. GLASS ''Bud99 Social Club 1 ; Student Council 1 ; Stamp Club 2; Ring Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Pin- ochle Club 3; Business Board Fordian 4; Chair- man Stationery Board 4; Photography Club 4; Hi-Y Club 4. Friendly Potent Genuine JEAN E. GLASS ie came Crafts Club 1; Basketball 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Health Council 2, President 4; Photography Club 3; Ring Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Literary Board Fordian 4. Jocund Endearing Gracious ANITA NOBLE GREEN IV □ nm $% Dramatics Club 1; Prom Committee 3; Adver- tising Board Fordian 4. Aspiring Neat Graceful STANLEY GROCHMAL Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Track Team 2; Cross Country 2, 3; Photography Club 3; Pho- tography Board Fordian Dfncing Clf Sincere Gallan 'Twenty-one 1 9 3 7 n , w V O A3 cx S JD FORDIAN inm v s ) v , v , , s% a MARJORIE K. HAUKE “Sadie Student Council 1 ; Secretary Student Council 2; Health Council 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Dancing Club 2; Pinochle Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Dance Com- mittee 3; Athletic Council 4; Feature Board For- dian 4; Cheer Leader 4; Squad Leader 4. Merry Keen Harmonious WINIFRED E. HICKS Winnie' School Crier 1, 2, 3, 4, Assistant Advertising Manager 1, 2, 3, 4, Exchange Editor 4; Library Club 2; Pinochle Club 3; Glee Club 4; Business Board Fordian 4. Winsome Earnest Handy FARINE E. KLINE ‘Sinn3 Girl Reserves 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Pinochle Club 3; Piom Committee 3; Advertising Board Fordian 4. Frank Enthusiastic Kind MICHAEL MA I HEW EA GATTA Mike Cross Country 1; Prom Committee 3; Business Board Fordian 4. Mirthful Meticulous Lively i I V □ Pti ) i )V ) ) Twenty-two 19 3 7 : ns a r s m FORDIAN 5 ‘ m FV v □ £ JOHN J. MALO Jack Prom Committee 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Money Making Committee 4; Chairman Athletic Board Fordian 4. . - Jovial Jaunty Modest FRANK E. MARC HAND Guy Vice President 1; Ways and Means Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Dancing Club 1, 2, 4; Treasurer 4; Business Board Fordian 4. s ■ ' Friendly • %' f r ' s! '’ ' Economical Moderate JOSEPH A. McGARRY “Red” Soccer 2, 3, Manager 3; Assistant Manager Basketball 1, Manager 2, 3, 4; Alumni Board Fordian 4. M Vl rSy - Jaunty Actualist Mischievous HELEN McGREIVEY Mac3 Crafts Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; School Crier 3, 4, Exchange Editor 3, Associate Editor School Crier 4; Ways and Means Committee 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; School Spirit Club 4; Athletic Council 4; Chairman Literary Board Fordian 4; Dancing Club 4; Captain Basketball 4; Chairman Cake Sale 4; Student Jury 4; Monitor 4. Histrionic Magnetic Gav Twenty-three □ v N NM ) ) N ) FORDIAN •nn ) r v $ r a ALICE M. MICHON Library Club 1; Glee Club 1, 4; Advertising Board Fordian 4. Attentive Melodious Mild ALFRED O. MINCHER Minch Business Board Fordian 4; School Spirit Club 4; Dancing Club 4. Apt Original Mannerly JAMES A. MINCHER “Jimmie” Prom Committee 3; Feature Board Fordian 4. Just Accommodating 1 Methodical J. BURTON MONTGOMERY Burl” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Ping Pong 3; Basketball 3; Cheer Leader 4; Tennis 4. Jocund Beau Brummell Mischievous 2 Twenty-four □ j v FORDIAN r y%j r s n ( j □ JOHN G. MOSSEY Moss' Cross Country Team 1 ; Airplane Club 1 ; News- paper Club 2; Dancing Club 2, 3; Ways and Means Committee 3; Radio Plays 3; Associate Editor Fordian 4. £ I Judicious Gallant Meticulous T ■V JOHN A. MURRAY Red' Student Council 1 ; School Crier 1, 2, 3, 4, Cir- culation Manager School Crier 1, Advertising Manager School Crier 2, 3, Managing Editor School Crier 3, Editor-in-Chief School Crier 4; Manager Baseball 3, 4; Assistant Manager Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Publicity Director of Sports 3- A ; President 3; Editor Fordian 4. jJ Multifarious JAMES A. O’CONNOR Oku Social Club 1 ; Cross Country 2; Vice President Pinochle Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Pho- tography Board Fordian 4; President 4. i Jaunty Attractive Oratorical THOMAS FREDERICK PATREGNANI “Tom” Dancing Club 1 ; Track Team 1, 2; Cross Coun- try 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3; Advertising Board For- dian 4. T rustworthy Friendlv Persevering 2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I □ ) ) , )N ) . Twenty-fiwe 9 3 7 □ m v( « FORDIAN . nm v r s m r s e ROBERT E. PATTON “Bob” Stamp Club 2; Vice-President 3; School Crier 1, 2, 3, 4, Joke Editor School Crier 1; Circula- tion Manager School Crier 2, 3; Business Manager School Crier 4; Prom Committee 3; Chairman Photography Board Fordian 4; Pinochle Club 3; Monitor 4; Ways and Means Committee 3, 4; Student Council 1. Ready Energetic Purposeful DOROTHY J. PHILLIPS “Dot” Library Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Art Board Fordian 4. Diligent Just Petite WILLIAM W. REYNOLDS “Bill1 Social Club 1; Stamp Club 1, 2; Dancing Club 2: Pinochle Club 3; Prom Committee 3: Money Making Committee 4; Hi-Y Club 4; Chairman Advertising Board Fordian 4; Photography Club President 4 Wise Worthy Resourceful RAYMOND THOMAS RITCHIE “Bow” Glee Club 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 4; President Hi-Y Club 4; Feature Board! dian 4. Reserved True Reliant v Twenty-six ) ) )NN r E □ r s m FORDIAN j ( , ( nm s □ s i □ , ) v nm Lustrous (tamine Shy ELEANOR L. SHAFER 'Shaft Prom Committee 3; Literary Board Fordian 4; Dancing Club 4. Energetic Likeable Sagacious 19 3 7 Twenty-seven JAMES X. RYAN “Edgie” Soccer 2; Orchestra 2, 3; President 2; Track 2, 3, Captain 4; School Crier 2, 3, 4, Sports Edi- tor 3, 4; Health Council 2, 3, 4; Athletic Coun- cil 2, 3, 4; Boxing Club 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, Captain 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Monitor 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Baseball 2; Ping Pong Club 2, 3; Ways and Means Committee 3; Literary Board Fordian 4; Student Jury 4. Jocular X-acting Renowned HAROLD J. SAMUELS, JR. “Tiny” Bowling 2; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Club 2; Monitor 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, Radio Dramatics 3; Pinochle Club 3; 3; Varsity Club 3; Airplane Cl vertising Board Fordian 4. LOYAL G. SEIFERT “Seif” Dancing Club 1 ; Prom Committee 3; Tennis 4; Literary Board Fordian 4. Happy Jesting Strong PW%S B ( n ' r j y%s ( v « IvV iUH,ts- CLIFFORD STA 'Sleep President Junior Student Council 1 ; Dancing Club 2; Stamp Club 3; Boxing Club 3; Track 2, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Soccer 3; Vice-President Senior Class 4; Hi-Y 4; Radio Club 4; Monitor 4; Glee Club 4; Student Jury 4; Literary Board Fordian 4; Secretary Poster Club 3; Model Airplane Club 1,2; Bowling Club 4. Clever Satirical W ILLIAM GRANT TRIGG Triggie Newspaper Club 1, 2; Photography Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Track Team 4; Cross Country Team 4; Money Making Coifltmttee 4; Literary Board Fordian 4. billing icntlc 'bought fill ETHEL LOU VAN DFR OORT “Vandy Dancing Club 1 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Girl Re- serves 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Pinochle Club 2, 3; Advertising Board Fordian 4. Entertaining Laudable Vivacious FRANKLYN E. VAN DERWERKEN “Van Glee Club 1, 2; Vice-President 2; Stamp Club 1, 2; Photography Club 1, 2; Bowling Team 3; Pinochle Club 3; Photography Board Fordian 4: Candy Chairman 4. Frolicsome Energetic Vigilant Twenty-eight I ) r i j v r - 'Lx- 1937 FORDIAN JOSEPH MARCEL VERCHEREAU Joe Social Club 1 ; Baseball 2; Basketball 3, 4; Soc- cer 3; Dancing Club 2, 4; Photography Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Ring Committee 3; Pinochle Club 3; Advertising Board Fordian 4; Cross Coun- try 4; Track Team 4; Glee Club 4; School Spirit Club 4. Jesting Moody Valiant EILEEN E. WHITING Whitie3 Vice-President 2; Prom Committee 3; Business Board Fordian 4. Elusive Entertaining Willing LOUISE A. WONDISFORD “W eeze” Monitor 2; Dancing Club 2; Advertising Board Fordian 4. I Twenty-nine □ m m ( m v m s ( ( ( FORDIAN m sy tv m Nam .( m « sv □ i QL )e Class of 1937 Z I LIFE OFFICERS James O’Connor........................................President James Ryan.......................................Vice-President John Murray ...... Secretary-Treasurer Miss Margaret Fortune...............................Advisor z z Z z z I As the time for its graduation draws near, the Class of 1937 has already made plans to provide for future meetings of its members. Already life officers have been chosen and delegated the task of arranging these reunions from time to time. The officers are expected to work in such a way that the present Senior Class may not be broken up as time goes on. For one of its last official acts the class has ordained the appropriation of a suitable sum to be presented to some worthy student of the Class of 1938. In this way the memory of the present group is expected to be sustained another year. I Z. Z. Thirty a e (w in. , jxsx s i nso s 19 3 7 m i )NS . )N NM | S NS ISM s | y a iFcaturea □ m m pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm pm FORDIAN pm pm pm pm m pm pm pm pm pm pm pm □ Class; JM story 1 l I I i I i I Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors these four words may be regarded as descriptive of the present Senior Class’ history. Starting Wednesday, Sep- tember 6, 1933, and ending Tuesday, June 22, 1937, this largest class in Waterford accomplished much. Commencing as a small, trifle bewildered group, we soon overcame our timidity and elected officers. Neal Dwyer, our talented maestro, became President, Frank Marchand, Vice-President, Eunice Clute, Secretary-Treasurer, and Miss Margaret Walsh acted in an advisory capacity. That year, and in the Sophomore period following, we respected that noble tradition of leaving all money-making activities open for development by upper classmen. Our Sophomore year saw our number increased by the addition of students from Halfmoon, Crescent, and surrounding country. This honor, however, neces- sitated the division of the class into two sections. Miss Julia O’Connell and Mr. David Zelie served as advisors. Our two Presidents were Catherine Button and James Ryan. The Vice-Presidents were Eileen Whiting and James O’Connor, while Eunice Clute acted in the joint Secretary-Treasurer capacity for both groups. These two years had been marked by wonderful social, athletic, journalistic, and scholastic activity on our parts. Then came the all-important Junior year. One of the first acts was to elect the following offiicers: John Murray, President, Robert Patton, Vice-President, Lois Conerty, Secretary, and Eunice Clute as Treas- urer. This was immediately followed by unanimous approval to sponsor the an- nual Junior Prom. This act prompted many financial undertakings by the Class of 1937. Ear- muffs were sold, shaving cream distributed by high pressure salesmanship, a very successful Matinee Dance sponsored at Christmas time, and finally a moving pic- ture benefit presented. This year was marked by exceptionally bitter relations with our rivals, the Class of 1936. This feeling brought about Junior-Senior meetings in basketball, which meetings for all time established the superiority of both the boys and girls of this year’s class over their predecessors. i Thirty-two it □ PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM 19 3 7 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PME G W FORDIAN . r%. m r sr s m m w m - . m r%s □ f i I I 1 I I I I £ I I Finally came June 5, 193b, and the Prom! Originally scheduled lor June 24, this date was relinquished, after great discussion, to permit presentation of a re- ception for the graduates by the Alumni Association. The Prom was unanimously adjudged the finest of its kind ever presented in our auditorium. Delightful and unusual decorating effects, prepared only with great difficulty and after careful planning and replanning, blended harmoniously with the incomparable music to produce genuine good feeling among all those present. As a result, therefore, of our three years of hard work, study, and play, we advanced to our Senior year fortunate to have again as our advisor, Miss Mar- garet Fortune, who had been so valuable an aid as our Junior Class counsellor. As usual we started off by electing officers. James O’Connor became Presi- dents, Clifford Stanley, Vice-President, Lois Concrty, Secretary, and Frank Mar- chand, Treasurer. Of course, all this year’s activities were centered around the idea of making money for yearbook publication. Although we were a trifle tardy in starting, we made up for any procrastination by our concentrated efforts during the late winter and early spring. The sale of candy, under the management of Franklyn Van Derwerken, along with a food sale, several movie benefits, and a few dances, all helped to swell the coffers of the Senior Class treasury. At first there appeared a split between the factions favoring a Senior ball and the side wishing a yearbook. This difference, however, apparently will be ironed out since the class has not only reached its yearbook quota, but has surpassed it to a degree making a Senior ball not only possible but probable. Surely it will be a fitting task to test the mettle of the class that we feel is not only the largest in number but the biggest in spirit. During the four years we have been together we have enjoyed the rewards, suffered the disappointments, and felt the hurts of high school all as one. Culture we may have missed, and also the experience necessary to successfully compete with the world which we are about to enter, but one thing we have gained, and that is the memory of having become one unified body working for a common goal. Clifford Stanley I □ S Thirty-three 2. [ 37 I'M l' . □ m m m m m m fm xv m FORDIAN m mm m mm m m m m m m n I I Oasis; JSropfjecp l I l I FIVE YEARS HENCE_____________ Only the other day I was talking to my old friend, ‘'Red” Murray, editor-in- chief of “The New York Times” and owner of the largest barber shop in New York City. While settling the affairs of the nation, it came to our attention that many of our classmates were now famous. So ... . “Babe” Bartnick is now jumping center for the “Original Celtics.” “Babe” is the largest man on the squad, weighing close to 200 and standing to the majestic height of 6 ft. 4 inches. Today he is a man ! At last Marion Burgess has “crashed” into the movies and gained fame as an actress. Her latest “wow” is a love-throbbing epic entitled, “A Crazy Little Nooks.” “Edgie” (Punchie) Ryan has at last achieved his greatest ambition. (No, not walking on his heels.) He has reached the finals of the Intercollegiate Boxing Tourney and will meet “Panther” Patton (The Jersey Merskeeter) defending champ. (Champ of what)? “Zyggie” Bryk, that bashful, blushing boy, has come out of his shell and is about to become the better (?) half of a Phillips-Bryk combination. (Don’t say we didn’t warn you !) Harold Samuels, now great criminal lawyer extraordinary, is defending Frank- lyn Van Derwerken, Mayor of Chicago, (THE WINDY CITY). He is accused of accepting hush money from Ray (The Mad Musician) Ritchie and Loyal (The Tiger) Seifert. A modiste shop nonpariel on Fifth Avenue has been found to be the property of none other than “Tickle” Anderson. Eunice Clute supervised the unusual in- terior decorating and has innovated many new features, all of which have created considerable comment. Rumor has it, by the way, that Mike La Gatta has matri- monial designs on the young proprietress. Helen Czarnowski, ace and No. 1 model at Chez Anderson, has already sold more dresses than any three mannikins. The pen and ink Christmas cards now in vogue are creations of Mildred Baker. In a similarly elevated profession William Grant Trigg has finished his latest book which unfortunately got caught in a draft and is gone with the wind. I I I I I y Thirty-jour □ I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M 9 3 7 I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M G m m rv i'mimi'mim m 1 FORDIAN m m v s m m 'm m m m q I I I i I I I I I I I I I 5 i I i i i i That constant tap-tap you’ve been hearing is not the tap of a blindman’s cane or of rain on the roof but the tap dancing of John Mossey’s nimble (Did you say nimble? Yes, I said nimble.—“Jack be nimble, Jack be quick, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack—Sorry, can’t think of it). Patsy Batto, man about town, has taken the fatal leap again. Three times and out used to be the way. Now it’s—“too good for the average man !” ZZZHH, ZZZHH. ZZZHH, (I’m not sure that’s the way to spell it but I challenge you to prove otherwise.) Could that bee be Schubert’s immortal sym- phony, “ The Bee” ? No, it couldn’t be. But it is and it’s being sung by none other than that great operatic star, Dorothy Brisbois. Oh!—there’s “Sta” Grochmal hiding behind his baton directing his West Crescent Symphony Orchestra in E Flat. (Yes, I said flat.) “June in January” Stanley, stylist moderne, is surely setting the styles. Look out, Cliff, or Minnie Watski will get you. (If you figure out those jumbled letters you II have something.) lie is offering, just like that Sultan in India, a reward to anyone who can cure him of that sleeping sickness which has plagued him since birth. He wants this cure right away or sooner. Leona Doud, glorified torch singer, says, I II either cure h:m or kill him. ’ If killed the bearers would be, according to Mr. Stanley: John Clement, for laughing at his jokes (flatterer!) in Chemistry, Joe” Yerchereau for sitting near to him in 1937 and not asking to be moved, and Edward Duddcn merely on general principles. Louise Wondisford has moved to England to live. Now she is Lady Louise of Lio-Nelle Castle. Nearby is William Reynolds, the American who said. I’ll leave the country if Fred Glass blows a single note on his piccolo”. Fred blew the note; Bill blew' the country. Joseph McGarry is now working daily, Monday mornings excepted, as Coach, Manager, Publicity Manager, 1st Assistant Manager, 2nd Assistant Manager, 3rd Assistant Manager, and score-boy for Scutter’s Creek Prep School. The other three boys in the school play on the team, and are on the lookout for three, or even two good men (or players like themselves), to fill out the squad as they fill out the bench. The original three are: Tommy Patregnani and the Mincher boys, James and Alfred. McGarry’s official title? Vice-President In Charge Of Ball Washing. That eternal triangle is looming again. This time it’s on a farm. Eleanor Shafer is the vertex, Frank Marchand and Burton Montgomery are A and B. It’s all going on on (How do you like those two on’s on top of each other?) a co-opera- ? ? ? i i i i i i i ? i ? i i i i i i I I I I % 'i % I i □ I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M 19 3 7 Thirty-five I'M I'M 'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M □ □ S S S f j vJ FORDIAN m rvj r s s r%! m r%s m f%j □ tivc dairy farm wherein the cows and distributors split the profits. Right now all romance went with the news that “Bessie” has gone on a sit-down strike. Dick Clifton, business magnate, who gained millions through his inventions of a soapless wash cloth has also prevented Lois Conerty from giving him dirty looks in so doing. “Okie” O’Connor, our talented young chef, is now radioing his prize recipes to many new brides. His great inspiration is still his blushing bride, Ethel an Dcr Voort. His cooking is still a mystery. Jack jump over the candlestick. (I just thought of it.) Helen MeGreivey, whom we always knew as being up in the air, has per- manently raised herself to that level. Her latest flight was from Pole to Pole. Winifred Hicks surprised everyone by teaming with Kay Button and innova- ting a new vaudeville team. Lately they played Oshkosh, Wakegan, Blairsville on the Mountain, Blairsville under the Mountain, and Return. Throughout the entirety of these scenes Winnie does a monologue while Kay imitates one-third of the Marx Brothers though using a bass drum instead of a horn. Anita Ducharme, Dean of V'assar College in her spare time, accompanies them wherever they go, usually on the piano. Vera Currier and Alice Michon have qualified for position as endmen with the Whiting Claromonios Minstrels. Unable to get jokes old enough for use they were at first stumped but reference to School Crier files proved their salvation. Mog Farrell has opened a little gypsy tearoom to get rid of the gypsy in her. Some people after getting their checks still say, “It’s the gypsy in her.” Tuning in on any radio program usually allows one to hear “The Union Half- An-Octette en personne”. It consists of Jean Glass, Anita Green, Alice DeLisle, and Farine Kline. They render songs which were popular till their rendition. Rend is right! Marge Hauke is operating a huge cider mill on Vinegar Hill. Says Marge, “This is a sw'eet job. There’s nothing hard about it.” As for Jack Malo? w'cll here it’s necessary to say 10 years hence He caught on to one of his own jokes and laughed himself to death. If he hadn’t committed suicide (Was it murder?) someone would have done the same after discovering this prophecy to have been written by— John Malo Thirty-six PM PM PM PM fW PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM 1937 PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PMPMPMPM NM PM E am y si nj ■ . m y%j m n ( i FORDIAN ' F%S m F FVi - v rVOXS m -«v m □ 1 I I I I I 1 I I I I £ 1 I cuss min We, the class of ’37, publish at this time through the exercise of our allegedly sound mind and body, our last will and testament. With this document we revoke all former wills and promises and make the following wise dispersement of our valuable properties: To the School: A dance floor with Guy Lombardo’s Orchestra for dancing after the basketball games. To the Faculty: We bequeath the sunshine in our hearts so that their days will be ever bright in our absence. We also leave the wish that future seniors will measure up to this graduating class in scholastic ability, in service, and in successful undertakings. To the Juniors: We have the ability of ’37 to make money and to uphold our standard of dignity. To the Sophomores: We leave the much valued gift of gab which we the Senior Class of ’37 do heartily purge ourselves. To the Freshmen: We return the happy hours (?) of enjoyment which we endured as Sophomores, Juniors, and dignified (?) Seniors. Special IBequests; To Allen Bishop we bequeath Jack Murray’s position as Editor-in-Chief of the Fordian and may he publish as fine a book as we. To Ken Brower we give James “It Can’t Happen Here” O’Connor’s job as Senior Class president. That Barrymore profile of Dick Clifton’s is awarded to John White. “Tickle” Anderson’s and Frank Marchand’s title of best looking girl and boy are transferred to Nancy Cooper and Norman Sweet. Marjorie Reynolds gains the famous giggle that we have appreciated in Vera Currier. Cliff Stanley bequeaths his captivating speech to “Bob” Kennedy. Winnie Hicks bequeaths her music sheets to Neal Dwyer and we wonder why? Bob Patton concedes to Joe Haffey the honor of the chief mathematician of the class. Jean and Bud Glass leave to Donald and Doris Mack the honor of being the Class Twins. I I I I I Q i' S iV ) lNS ■ , s S S |N 19 3 7 Thirty-seven 2 l , |SS« ,NS NS ) S )NS s s l S l v M □ xs i v r s ns s i r FORDIAN s s v i i (i v • %, r , j%. f a I I I v i Leona Doud wills to Hazel Parish her ability to be found dancing the latest and smoothest dances on the dance floor. Have you noticed Leona and Joe? John Clement leaves to Robert Marino his way of asking the right questions at the wrong time. Eleanor Shafer wills to Helen Willetts the book on “How to Play Basketball.” “Edgie” Ryan gives his extra large size track shoes to Jack McEnroe. Eunice Clute bestows on Ruth Rcbman the ability to find herself on all money making committees. “Sta” Grochmal concedes one swimming pool to John Morrissey. Lois Concrty wills her witty nature to Winnie Dudden. Loyal Seifert bequeaths his season ticket at the Casino to Silliman Wondisford. Kay Button concedes to Eleanor Sorensen the honor (?) of being champion talker. Bill Trigg bestows on Larry Gentile his title of “The Casanovian Lover.” Marion Burgess’s popularity with the boys is placed on the tiny head of Joan Hammersley. “Zyggie” Bryk’s eternal cheerfulness is willed to Ned Perkins. Anita Green leaves to Alice Grochmal her skill to wear her clothes just right at the correct time and place. “Babe” Bartnick, “Jackie” Malo, and “Joe” Verchereau leave their places on the basketball team to Eric Hcggen, John Newland, and Jack Lawler. Farinc Kline wills her queenly stature to Theresa Patrcgnani. Mike La Gatta leaves to Harvey Fewkes his interest in the newspaper routes. Ethel Van Der Voort concedes to Valerie Quillinan the honor of being the “Class Flirt.” Joe McGarry bequeaths his executive ability to John Tooley. Dorothy Brisbois wills her nightingale voice to Betty Hammersley. “Mog” Farrell leaves her cheerleader’s uniform to Cecelia Cicchinelli. “Nooks” Craven wills his ability as an artist to “Bud” Brundigc. Anita Ducharmc bequeaths her polished gentleness to Adel Koncewicz. Patsy (Pasqualee) Batto leaves his favorite bowling ball to Mario Ascenzi (Here’s hoping you make a strike.) Louise Wondisford leaves her taxi to and from school to Dot Morris, but not her taxi-driver. Ray Ritchie leaves his favorite seat in the orchestra to Joe Slewinski. Miss Fortune leaves the Senior Class clock to the next Senior advisor and hopes that she has as much fun with it as we did. Dorothy Phillips leaves her bashful modesty to Lena Cobb and don’t forget the blush! £ I I I I I I I Thirty-eight □ iXsO'M fW i s s m 1 9 3 7 fW ■xs FW |N FM l s □ FORDIAN m m m m vsvsrvrv m « □ i i I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Bill Reynolds concedes to “Sneezer” Reeves his title of D.M. (Dancing Master.) Helen McGreivey gives her limitless dash to Anne Page. Harold Samuels (Sammy) bestows his hook “10,000 Ways to Be Graceful” on Ellsworth Sisson. Margy Hauke bequeaths her pleasing personality to Jean Crandall. Alice DeLisle and Alfred Mincher bestow their echo-less silence on Tessie Cicchinelli and Harold Wright, respectively. Ed Dudden bequeaths his interest at “Ikes” to Ken Wright. Eileen Whiting leaves her ability “To say the right thing at the right time” to Doris Ryan. John Mossey concedes his ability to concentrate on studies to John Harney. Franklyn Van Derwcrkcn bestows on Helen Hart his success in selling Senior Class Candy. Alice Michon gives her seat in the Senior Class (3rd aisle, 2nd seat), to Mar- garet Beddow. Tommy Patregnani concedes to Grant Smith his special gun for pheasant hunting. (Do you know when the season is? Well, Tommy will tell you.) Mildred Baker wills to Lillian Lawrence her ability to be always smiling and happy. Burton Montgomery bequeaths his one particular history book to Gerald Morris. Helen Czarnowski gives her “special seat” on the hus to Kenneth Fox. James Mincher leaves his reserved manner to Albert Mazula. (We hope that this will come in handy, Albert!) i I I I I I i I I 'i I I I I I I ? I I i I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have subscribed and signed our name to this, our Last Will and Testament, on the first day of April, nineteen hundred thirty- seven. (Signed) Eunice Clutf. WITNESSES Jack Benny Fred Allf.n The Bee I I I I □ ixs s eM i s y , s v fv ss s 19 3 7 | Thirty-nine I ins Ns i I'MiNsoxn a |N ) S f PW v( s S NM NM S s p Q P) [ I r rusv rw s iv s . . i'sst a I | I 1 I I Senior Galaxy 2 I I I 1 1 Bert looking—i oy . . . Frank Marchand I fifi looking—jpr . . . Evelyn Anderson £ I 1 2 I Bcj dressed—fcoy . . Richard Clifton dressed—girl . . Marion Burgess 2 Best sport—toy . . Stanley Grochmal u 2 1 1 2 B«t sport—girl . . Margaret Farrell 2 Best dancer—fcoy William Reynolds 2 B«t dancer— r . . . Leona Doud 2 2 Bcr student—6oy . Robert Patton ! 2 | B« student—gir . Eleanor Shafer 2 Wittiest—toy .... . Franklyn Van Derwerken 2 1 Wittiest—gir .... . . . Lois Conerty I I Afotl popular—fcoy . . . . James Ryan i I jV ojt popular—girl . Marjorie Hauke '£ 1 Best singer—boy Patsy Batto I £ Best singer—girl Dorothy Brisbois I 1 Class chatterbox . . . Kay Button I 1 Class clown .... . . . Jackie Malo I I Class flirt—boy Joe Verchereau I I Class flirt—girl . Ethel Van Der Voort I 1 Tardiest—boy .... . . Laurence Craven I £ Tardiest—girl .... . . . Mildred Baker I £ Most bashful—boy . Alfred Mincher I £ .Most bashful—girl . Dorothy Phillips I I Teacher’s pet—boy . . Joe McGarry I £ Teacher’s pet—girl . . . . Winnie Hicks 2 £ Class chiseler .... . . Harold Samuels I I Best ticket seller . . . Buddy Glass I 1 Best candy seller—boy Franklyn Van Derwerken I 1 Best candy seller—girl . . Anita Ducharme £ 1 Class musician .... . . . Ray Ritchie I I I Boy doing most for W.H.S. . . . Jack Murray £ Girl doing most for W.H.S. . . Helen McGreivey I £ Most cheerful—boy . . . Babe Bartnick I 2 'p Most cheerful—girl . . . Jean Glass i I 1 Best artist—boy Laurence Craven £ Ni Best artist—girl Eunice Clutc £ I 1 i I For y □ ) s r c« l s s ) S'W IU !%j l s ) v r%i m s iNs 19 3 7 £ I I f j am m mm m m m m mm m m FORDIAN m m m m m m m m m m m m b I I 1 I onor Students I l I CLASS OF 1937 Robert Patton, Valedictorian Anita Ducharme, Salutatorian John Murray Jean Glass John Mossey . James Ryan . Lois Conerty . Dorothy Phillips Frederick Glass Alfred Mincher William Reynolds Alice DeLisle James O’Connor William Trigg Alice Michon Clifford Stanley 91.902 88.04') 84.491 83.991 82.917 82.344 82.316 82.265 82.102 81.567 81.281 80.958 80.762 80.656 80.539 80.104 I 1 ; i i i i i i i i i i i Foil v-ont ammmmmmmmmmmmmm 1 9 3 7 mm m m m m sv a q m m m a x s m m s m FORDIAN i m m m m mm m mxs .« e I 3TmpressJtons i 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Evelyn Anderson Mildred Baker . Edward Bartnick Patsy Batto Zygmunt Bryk . Marion Burgess Catherine Button Dorothy Brisbois John Clement . Richard Clifton Eunice Clute . Lois Conerty . Laurence Craven Vera Currier . Helen Czarnovvski Alice DeLisle . Leona Doud Anita Ducharrne Edward Dudden Margaret Farrell Frederick Glass Jean Glass Anita Green Stanley Grochmal Marjorie Hauke Winifred Hicks Farine Kline . Michael LaGatta John Malo Frank Marchand Joseph McGarry Examinations . Miss Fortune . . Beautiful Lady . . . Magnificent Obsession . Zest for Life . . . . Andy Varipapa II Goodnight Little Girl of My Dreams Love, What Are You Doing to My Heart? You Only Live Once . . Let’s Sing Again Love I Dare Not . . . Red Pepper Rendezvous With a Dream When My Dream Boat Comes Home . . . Rembrandt Midsummer Night’s Dream As You Like It . Sweet and Lovely A Little Bit Independent . . Brown Eyes Little Man What Now? The More I Know You Freddie the FRESH-man Stay As Sweet As You Are Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life Love On the Run . After the Thin Man Theodora Goes Wild A Star Fell Out of Heaven . It’s the Gypsy in Me . . Beloved Enemy Live Alone and Like It • . . Redhead On Parade . My Red Letter Day My Day Begins and Ends With You I I i I. I 1 2 I d Forty-two □ N . rti S'M Ny I'M NX ) s ) )NM | i 19 3 7 r □ m m sm f s m ( sm i I p (3 p P) X £ I £ I Helen McGreivey . | 1 Alice Michon . z 1 1 £ Alfred Mincher Little Boy Blue £ James Mincher . . . I’m Flying High £ I Burton Montgomery Sweet Misery of Love £ 1 John Mossey . . . . Magnificent Brute I £ | John Murray . . . Gee But You’re Swell 1 James O’Connor It Can’t Happen Here £ z y Thomas Patregnani . . Stolen Holiday I 1 Senior Class No Regrets £ £ Robert Patton . My Heart Wants to Dance I | Dorothy Phillips . Hideaway Girl k | William Reynolds East Meets West £ z Raymond Ritchie . Picture Me Without You £ James Ryan . Prizefighter and the Lady 1 Harold Samuels So Big £ 1 Loyal Seifert . I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myselj a Letter | 1 1 2 Eleanor Shafer . . You Do the Darndest Things, Baby Clifford Stanley Lochinvar £ William Trigg . Where Is My Heart ? £ £ Ethel Van Der Voort . The Queen’s Rings £ I Franklyn Van Dcrwerkcn . . Pennies From Heaven I 1 Joseph Vcrchercau . Golliwog’s Cake Walk ? 4. I 1 Louise Wondisford . . . . That Man Is Mine £ Eileen Whiting . The Scene Changes £ £ Graduation As In a Dream £ Senior Room . . You Can’t Take It With You £ I Senior Shaving Cream . Not For Love Nor Money '£ £ School Spirit Campaign . . And Still No Luck With You z z High School Life After You’ve Gone £ £ Regents .... The Skeleton In the Closet | £ Monitors .... . Tain’t No Use £ 1 I I £ 1 £ £ £ £ 'i £ £ £ £ £ I | £ □ l v |NS ) NS NS NS S l S )- s )N ) 19 3 7 £ Forty-three N iV m s l s ('M ) fW l s iNs B □ N «s. N - J s, s SW « SNSv. f . S fSS. svs s . r is «!.. Ss fsS ,( %.. ,x . SNS. « 0 «s. NV . ► . iNS. , FORDIAN v ( iflobel irl of Class; of '37 Evelyn Anderson Mildred Baker . Marion Burgess Catherine Button Dorothy Brisbois Eunice Clutc . Lois Conerty . Vera Currier . Helen Czarnowski Alice DeLislc . Leona Doud Anita Ducharme Margaret Farrell Jean Glass Anita Green Marjorie Hauke Winifred Hicks Farine Kline . Helen McGreivey . Alice Michon . Dorothy Phillips Eleanor Shafer Louise Wondisford . Eileen Whiting Ethel Van Der Voort . . Figure . Lips . Shape of Face . Color of Hair . Pleasant Voice . Calm At anner Expressive Hands Arched Eyebrows Texture of Skin . Finger Nails Suavity Laugh Sweeping Eyelashes Outstanding Dimples . . Clothes . Geniality Tilted Nose . . Stature Versatility Musical Ability . Artistic Talent . Sudden Smile . . Regality . . T act Dresden China Eyes Forty-four r%i i s rM n jn ) s 1 9 3 7 | s l S l I'M )S )N iNS am m m m m mm m m m m m FORDIAN m m m m m m m mm m m m a I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I | I I I 1 2 1 2 jflobel JBop of Class; of '37 Edward Bartnick .......... Cheerfulness Patsy Batto ........ Man of Affair’s Appearance Zygmunt Bryk ........... Calm Voice John Clement . . ... . . . . . . Mischievous Air Richard Clifton ....... Well-groomed Appearance Laurence Craven .......... Subtle Humor Edw'ard Dudden ........ Unsuspected Dimples Frederick Glass .......... Casualness Stanley Grochmal.Gentle Manner Michael La Gatta.........Coiffure John Malo............Curly Hair Frank Marchand ......... Quiet Assurance Joseph McGarry.Managing Ability Alfred Mincher ........... Reserve James Mincher .......... Hair Color Burton Montgomery.......Firm Chin John Mossey .......... Quiet Firmness John Murray .......... Intellectual Ability James O’Connor .......... Patrician Nose Thomas Patrcgnani ........... Smile Robert Patton .......... Boyish Appearance William Reynolds ......... Way With Women Raymond Ritchie ......... Cong Eyelashes James Ryan.............Dark Eyes Harold Samuels ........... Height Loyal Seifert ............ Teeth Clifford Stanley .......... Fluent Speech William Trigg..........Hands Frankiyn Van Dcrwcrken ......... Laugh Joseph Verchereau......Complexion I I I I I I I I I 2 i i i i 1 1 2 I ammmmmmmmmmmmmm 19 3 7 Forty-five £ m m mm mm m m m m mm mma □ f% N V V FORDIAN r j m m m □ i i I I I ? c .. r , A n i t € Wi n me Forly-six □ ) )V S ) ) , , ) □ XM ( S NM r ' NK( I t I I I I i I I I I 1 V} i I I I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I 1 2 FORDIAN v N □ J Forty-eight i □ ) M )V ) ) ) )V ) 5. ) ‘ J rv F S J NV( J NNJ i FORDIAN I I t i i Suntor Class Starting off its third high school year with but one objective in mind—the presentation of a successful Junior Prom for the Seniors—the Class of 1938 hastily sped into action and elected the following as class officers: Allen Bishop John Newland . Neal Dwyer Cecelia Cicchinelli Miss Loretta Murray President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Advisor Following a time-honored custom, the Juniors practically suspended all money- making activities and did not really start their financial plans until late February. The only activity sponsored during the first semester was a Barn Dance that brought Waterford High “back to the farm.” Throughout the year a decidedly amicable feeling, unlike that of last year, has prevailed between the Juniors and Seniors. All times have found co-operation to be the byword and the result has been most beneficial to both classes. In the second semester numerous activities were presented. With the money obtained from these activities a highly successful prom was held. In other ways the Class of 1938 has proved its worth. It has supported sev- eral worthy activities. It was the first Senior High homeroom to reach its assem- bly quota and to inaugurate a flood relief fund. Thus the Juniors enter their last year, possessed with the knowledge that in the y'ear to come that they will accomplish even greater things. I 1 v Forty-nine s NS , - , □ H fW IX iNs )Ss m I'M f-Sst I'M I'M l s I'M ) SV 19 3 7 □ X ! m m 1 FORD1AN ( □ E Nc I'KONsO'KONC m i FORDIAN n . fv w m m m rv - □ I I I i '0 I | | 1 I 1 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2 I 2 2 2 2 2 2 £fjr opljomore (Class Richard Clark....................................President Andrew Heccen.......................................Vice-President Elaine Normandin ....... Secretary Ruth Rebman......................................Treasurer This Sophomore Class under the direction of Miss O’Connell has learned that their responsibility is yet to come. The Junior and Senior students have found their dependable support at every activity. Their success is a fact that all can be certain of in following years. Leona Verchereau...........................................President William Hagar ....... ice-Presidcnt James O’Dea ........ Secretary Jane Palmer ........ Treasurer This Sophomore class is under the direction of Miss Esmond. They have limited their activities so that the Junior and Senior classes might have a wider field for their money making activities. I | | | | | | I '0 I i I «• % ? A. 'd AN I I I I e . ! ! | | | | | % a s Ns ) s. s s ix i Ns m iss m 19 3 7 Fifty-one S Cist m ;Ns m m m ) i s s s a r s m r s m m m m I I I I I I I FORDIAN ' □ 7 X 9 3 7 Fifty-two q m m m m m m m m m m .i FORDIAN wrwmrw s - , - , £ 'I 2 I ®iK Jfresfjman Class l Section I £ 2 2 edward smith harold baker . marjorie stiles james gimmelli . President I ’ice-Presideni . Secretary T reasurer I This group is under the sponsorship of Miss Furlong. Although lower class activities are limited, this class presented several enjoyable dances. They made educational tours to the various junior high schools in the neighboring districts. Their trip to New York City is the biggest project a freshman class has ever under- taken. Success should surely follow this group. 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Section II francis breault daniel patregnani . waiter reynolds . . President Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer This group entered quietly into their studies with Miss Bullock as their super- visor. Their loyal co-operation in high school activities has made them an out- standing class. This quality will most likely help them when they arc no longer underclassmen. Section III T his group has worked peacefully through the year and has aided the Juniors and Seniors by their whole-hearted support. They are under the supervision of Mr. Tepedino who has worked with them as both advisor and friend. This class will undoubtedly, with this successful start, add to the prestige and the success of Waterford High School. 0 Fifty-three s □ )NS N ■ , ) , N 1 9 3 7 6 □ . rw ) JV ) jXM sv J ) JV 5V ) , r i ) f%4 NM , ) ) ) , ) ) fW SV S%i □ ffiwwm m - , r . c FORDIAN ' - ' ' w p%i m m ! ss. r%j n ( ?%j □ I 2 I I I (Eigljtlj £ ratic Section 1 and 3 Edward Guire Walter Elliott . Ruth Conklin . Elizabeth Sweeney . President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer This group, with Miss Hemstcad as advisor, has formed efficient committees including Entertainment, Clean-up, Museum, and Newspaper. The Newspaper Committee issued a very successful publication, called the “News of Youth.” The class saved their dues and therefore enjoyed a trip this spring. They also helped others by filling two Christmas baskets. A unique social function was held. It was a lolly-pop party with a grab bag. I I I I I I I I I I Section 2 I Albert Falcone Adrian Bechard Rita Pallozzi Wanda Kelts President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer I I I The activities of this class centered about the publication of the homeroom newspaper, “Echoes of Junior High,” under the editorship of Albert Falcone and Adrian Bechard. This class also had the distinction of being the first to reach its quota in the drive for assembly funds. Various committees have been active throughout the year, Clean-up, Social, Library, etc. The various social, journalis- tic and scholastic endeavors have proved enjoyable and educational for the home- room members. Their success as a group can be attributed to their advisor, Miss Walsh. I y Fifty-five □ t s v s l v s NS s 19 3 7 □ rti s rw , nm FORDIAN N , 5v n j r y □ s j s% ) ) iv; s o ivo {v{va □ m m m m m m m m r s FORDIAN i bebent!) rabe Section 1 The following officers were elected in September to serve for one semester: Gabriel Gentile..............................................President Herbert Anderton........................................Vice-President Virginia Martin ...... Secretary-Treasurer I | % I I I I I I Under the direction of Miss Millhouse, the class divided into six committees-— Household, Program, Welfare, Scholarship, Newspaper, and Publicity. The per- sonnel of these committees changes every five weeks—thus affording each individual an opportunity to serve on all committees. Several interesting class programs were held during the first semester. The class also filled two Christmas baskets. Five issues of the “Comet” were published by the Newspaper committee. Elections for officers during the second term were held in January. They Virginia Martin . Gabriel Gentile . Rose Donini . . President . Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer I I I The only activities of the class this term were a Valentine Party and a three- act play given in fortnightly instalments. Section 2 Dorothy Gf.ro . Leona Duprf.f. Irving McEnroe Thomas Hawley . President Vice-President . Treasurer Secretary I I £ £ £ This group, under the supervision of Miss Kerr, has been active in the past year. It has various committees for the room. They have had amateur plays in their homeroom. During the Christmas holidays they filled a Christmas basket. Filly-seven I a ixs ) pm fv eis pm pm 1 9 3 7 pm fm pm pm pm pm pmpm (msmS ft a « rv FORDIAN r s sr ?%gp s □ i i | Sixty □ p j ) s%i . nm ) s j ) 19 3 7 □ s « FORDIAN a r%s ra f%, f%j m nj i-sv - .' a d Cfjc J etospaper Club Publishers of The School Crier The first student newspaper to enter its fourth year of existence—such is the distinction now held by The School Crier, official student journal issued by the Newspaper Club. Previous publications had died out within two or three year periods. Continuing its useful work, the club, as usual, was in the fore in all school spirit, school improvement, and other worthy campaigns. It kept up to the high standards that have indelibly stamped it as the schools’ leading extra-curricular activity. The excellence of its paper drew two merit awards at the third annual Syracuse Press Conference, as well as the judgment of “Excellent” by Dwight Marvin, editor of The Record Newspapers. Throughout the year the embryo journalists contributed much to the general welfare of the student body and school, at all times guided by its impressive byword, “Service”. One of its greatest accomplishments was the establishing in Waterford of a chapter of Quill and Scroll, the international honorary society for high school journalists. THE STAFF John Murray, ’37 Miss Margaret Walsh EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Helen McGreivey, ’37 James Ryan, ’37 . Dorothy Hammersley, ’39 . Winifred Hicks, ’37 . Edward Smith, ’40 Editor-in-Chief . . Advisor Associate Editor Sports Editor Literary Editor Exchange Editor Feature Editor BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Robert Patton, ’37 Kenneth Brower, ’37 . Kathleen Jackson, ’39 Edward Perkins, ’38 . John McEnroe, ’38 Elsie Sorensen, ’38 Robert Hart, ’39 Ruth Kuehn, ’40 Vivian Turner, ’40 . Business Manager Circulation Manager . Finance Manager Advertising Manager REPORTERS Winifred Dudden, ’38 John Lawler, ’39 Albert Mazula, ’39 Clara Keene, ’40 Thomas Hinds, ’41 Sixty-one 1 , y I'M ,Xs N ) s )NX s .NX NS f !, . 1 9 3 7 'ss fssl I'Ssl fss s i , SSMCJ □ S ( N ( v( ( ) ( ( )N k( ( 1 V} I w L FORDIAN F%j ( □ ? W k SK s ) pw ) s ) )V , ) o sv N a FORDIAN m m ;%! m s m r . □ i i C w ? I I i % JL )t bbanceb asocial Club The Advanced Social Club was started at the beginning of the second semester, under the sponsorship of Miss Margaret Fortune, with the assistance of Miss Anita Ducharme as pianist. The object of the club is to better the dancing of those who already dance. Dues are collected to pay the pianist. The pupils arc mostly from the ninth grade. There are about 38 members in the club. I I I £f)e Social Club This club is composed of younger members of the school. They, too, are learning the newer dance steps. Some of them are just learning to dance and are enjoying it very much as they lose their shyness. Miss Furlong is the sponsor. ? I I I I I I I I I □ NM js ) V ) ) V Sixty-three 3 9 3 7 S'M ) ) . )S iXsOSfs □ I I 1 1 I 1 2 I I Mentor Bandits Club Richard Clark......................................President Mary Winnie...................................Vice-President Ethel Van Der Voort .... Secretary-Treasurer I I v 1 I I i I I This club, under the supervision of Miss Bullock, was organized to make danc- ing the pleasure of the majority. It has increased the number of the Senior High dancers. Its success should make it a permanent organization in the school. 1 | | | 1 I I Sixty-four □ ) ) fv r 19 3 7 iV e ) S |NS ) S a m p% m w m s m '?v I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FORDIAN m V N v( )' 1 y ( ( . NJv( C □ I I I V i I I ! I I ®lje ( trl l eserUes At the beginning of the first semester, a group of girls formed the Girl Re- serves under Miss Anderson’s sponsorship. As their officers they elected the following: Elizabeth Keating ....... President Marion Baker.........................................Secretary Marie Nolan..........................................Treasurer I I I I I I I I I i I I | I 5 At Christmas time, as is their custom, the girls distributed Christmas baskets. They have also held a marshmallow roast and a covered-dish supper at the home of Miss Anderson. Many other good times were enjoyed during the second semester. The other members of the club are: Ruth Bull, Catherine Button, Vivian Connor, Winifred Dudden, Kathleen Jackson, Dorothy Mitchell, Ruth Rcbman, Leonora Van Norden and Dorothy Willets. e . i ! | | I y £ □ ■ , , I'M ) v S s s ) - SV i i v !V 19 3 7 Sixty-five AM I'M I'M I'M I'M I'M AM PMPMI'M IVIVQ □mm m m mm m m mm m m FOR DI AN I I 1 i i I 1 I I I I £ame Club Joseph Wright.......................................President Donald Cook....................................Vice-President William Robitaille..................................Treasurer Thomas Keane........................................Secretary This club was formed for amusement and it has achieved its purpose under the efficient sponsor, Mrs. McGreivey. Besides the officers, the membership includes: Michael Batto, Warren Bull, Carmen Butler, William Crowther, Matthew Davin, Gabriel Gentile, Marion Hartley, Thomas Hinds, Robert Kerr, Edward Lawler, Alexander Pearson, Clarence Remillard, Tullio Cerqua, Victor De Voe, Richard McGuirk. I)anbttraft Club The Handicraft Club is composed of twenty-six industrious girls. They meet weekly in the homemaking rooms for profitable pleasure under Miss Hemstead’s direction. Although there is no definite organization, the members have enjoyed a year both of amusement and accomplishment. I % I I I i i x I I I i C Sixty-six h i s s m m m mm m m m m m m m 193 7 I I m m m m m m m m m m m ,s , H FORDIAN ' 0 %s m □ £fje tamp Clui) Edward McDuff . Jack Clifford William Atkinson President Secretary Treasurer The Stamp Club, under Mr. Merritt’s supervision, afforded the students in- terested in stamps an opportunity to better understand their hobby. Short talks and quick quizzes were given at each meeting. After the business of each meeting had been concluded, the members indulged in a variation of old-fashioned horse trading, that is “swapping” stamps. During the year, the Stamp Club offered the public an opportunity to view unusual collections. $mocf)le Clul) Many enjoyable hours have been spent playing this ever popular game under the direction of Miss O’Connell. If experience is the best teacher, the members should be champion pinochle players. □ S. Xy ew )XS xs Xs Sixty-seven Q 3 7 )NM s ) s ) s l s SM ) s l , s □ i I Oje §lee Out) anb ©rctjestra The Glee Club and Orchestra, both under the direction of Mr. Marland, have contributed much this year in school and extra-curricular activities. The Club held a very interesting assembly program. This year a large amount of new music was added to their repertoire. I | | I 5 Sixty-eight £ I'M m ) s )Xs )Xs sv 193 7 i i s !V m m rM lXs NS W |NS Q FORDIAN rw - v m ( svf%) m m Junior lee Club Lillian Robitaille..................................President Betty Sweeney..................................Vice-President Dorothy Gero ........ Secretary Marion Grund ........ Treasurer This Glee Club was organized last fall and is composed of the members of the Junior High who are interested in music and enjoy singing. It is under the direction of Mr. Marland. Several times the Club has sung at extra curricular activities. They held a party in the auditorium and they also plan to put on a very interesting assembly program. £ I I I □ i s iV 'W )Xs N l s )N Sixty-nine 1 9 3 7 SSs r Ns ) s jN n FORDIAN ) t s V ) f MiVMSVS 2 I 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Cfjc Dramatic Club Lena De Palma.......................................President Mary Cerqua ....... Vice-President Ida Mae Wilcox ........ Secretary Loretta Sorensen ....... Treasurer Through Miss Esmond’s interest and co-operation the students have been given an opportunity to express their dramatic talent. Their local presentations were highly successful. Among the plays given for assembly programs was, “Not Such a Goose.” During the exhibit the group presented tw'o delightful plays, a health play and an original production. The success of this club justifies its continuance. z )t $ealtfj Council G . I i 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Jean Glass ......... President James Ryan ........ Vice-President Jean Crandall ........ Secretary The Council and its sponsor, Miss Shaw, aims to make this town a healthier place to live in. Many discussions were held on ways to improve our school build- ing. This group was also responsible for several interesting and educational lec- tures which were presented in the assembly. I I 1 2 2 2 2 2 Seventy □ Xs lXs l s iXs PW l s l y 19 3 7 2 2 )Xs |XS |NS SSMSXMPSSt H l v NS S v S f j l (l (l (l PM I I FORDIAN lX) S )N PM l PM , S PM PM ,NS PM pm a I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I Basketball The 1936-37 season saw Waterford High experience one of its most successful basketball years. Ranking with its other great team of four years back, this year’s team swept its way through to a record of twenty-six victories in twenty-eight games. It only defeats were suffered at the hands of Rensselaer High by a 41-29 score (defeated 60-16 in the return contest) and the exceptional Syracuse Univer- sity Frosh quintet. The Fordian quintet not only won its section of the league but went to Sara- toga to defeat Hoosick Falls and for the first time in its history win undisputed championship in the Class C league. The all time scoring record of 1130 points in thirty-one games, also fell at Saratoga, as the Red and White Hoopsters scored a new record of 1194. The following represented Waterford on the court this season: Joseph Scho- field, Edward Kidwcll, Edward Bartnick, John Malo, Charles Bryk, Joseph Vcr- chereau, Stanley Grochmal, Grant Smith, Francis Reeves, and John Newland. Joseph McGarry continued as manager while John Murray served as publicity director. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I Ji Seventy-lwo □ pm smpm pm stm pm pm pm pm pm sm pm pmpm 1 9 3 7 pm pm pmpm pm pm pm pmpm pm s iv a a m m m m 1 m ss, m m r s FORDIAN s, S SM N | x ( - . x , sv( S OXy sV s □ I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I 1 Crosscountry As usual, a most successful cross-country season was enjoyed by Waterford’s Hill and Dalers. The Fordian Harriers won all their dual meets, five in number, as they twice triumphed over Burnt Hills, and also defeated I roy High. RP1 Frosh, and the Albany CBA runners. Invitation meets saw Waterford finish second at Scotia, second at Cobleskill, sixth at Syracuse, and eighth at RPI. The undefeated squad consisted of James Ryan, Captain; James O’Dea, Merlin Muraski, Fred Whiting, Laumont Church, John Newland, Joseph Verchereau. John Tooley, and Daniel Cook. The loss of but three of these men prompts expectations of another good record next fall. | I i 'i I 'i | 1 GTracfe Track’s second season was a successful one as Waterford triumphed over Watervliet, and lost to Mechanicville. The Fordian trackmen finished second at the General Electric invitation meet in Schenectady and second at the Albany Academy meet. At Saratoga on Memorial Day, four Waterfordians, Schofield, Kidwcll, Nor- mandin, and Ryan won medals. The squad included: Joe Schofield, Ed Kidwell, Jim Ryan, Clifford Stanley, “Testo” Cicchinclli, Earl Normandin, Dick Clark, Bill Hagar, Harold Samuels, James O’Dca, Fred Whiting, and Manager William O’Meara. y Seventy-three p □ i s rv iv ixm rvt 5v . 1 9 3 7 ’ '' ' 0 am m m m m m m m m m m mi FORDIAN : m mi mm ms ms ms ms ms ms ms m a £ £ Haselmll I l I l l l 'V- Revived last year after a four year lapse, baseball enjoyed a successful season last spring and at the time of this writing seems destined to do even better this year. A record of seven victories and six losses was gained last season. Under Coach Tepcdino’s direction, the squad, managed by Jack Murray, upset a previously undefeated Watervliet High team and scored two moral victories over the championship team of Ballston Spa. This year, with practically all the lettermen returning, the squad is expected to do well. A schedule of about twenty games has been arranged and is now in the process of being played. The roster of last year’s squad follows: Richard Clifton, Edward Bartnick, John Malo, Zygmunt Bryk, Earl Normandin, Eric Heggen, Donald Mealy, Edward Breen, Edward Dalton, Stanley Grochmal, Clifford Stanley, Harold Samuels, Laurence Craven, and Grant Smith. I | I £ I I I I I 1 1 2 Seventy-jour □ m m m m m m m m m m m m m 19 3 7 n s ,NS fW i s ) S N5- i . l (FORDIAN y s sv rw r wiviw q I i 'l i I i s I i I I I I I I I i ? I i' 0 i I i i i i i i i I I I I I I I I soccer The record of the Waterford High School Soccer Team for this year, al- though inferior to that of last year’s squad, was good for an inexperienced eleven. The team, consisting of Louis Benardo, Laurence Craven, Harry Sober, Gcrino Catallo, John Scharchilli, Roger Wilson, Grant Smith, Edward Bartnick, Edward Kidwell, Clark McGrievey, Edward Dalton, James Gimmclli, John Malo, and William Olin, scored 22 points for the season to its opponents’ 28. The record of games played is as follows: won 5, tied 2, and lost 7. Inasmuch as the entire group is to return to school, a successful season is predicted for next year. Civ ? | j{ '0 I I I ? 1 □ ) S l S NS NS t S S l s PV4SVJ g Seventy-five y 9 3 7 |NJ' ,' s ' s I'M 'js ,N ' □ fm fm fmfm fm m s ( FORDIAN . fm fm fw fm fm fm fm fm fm fm fm fmb | I I I I I From left to right they are: Coach Phil Wallace, Stanley Grochmal, Paul Denoyer, Joe Vcr- chereau, Zygie Brvk, Dick Clifton, Cliff Stanley, Ken Brower, Laurence Craven, Jackie Malo, and Ed Bartnick. fte member? The above picture is one of many of the present Senior Class who five years ago sported the Red and White at School 2 in Northside. It was on this squad that many of our Senior hoys acquired their basketball fundamentals. Four of the group were members of this year’s varsity team. This squad at Northside in the early part of this decade always took great pleasure in “knocking off” the Waterford Seventh Graders. The boys were then coached by Phil Wallace, former Waterford High athletic star. Seventy-six □ PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM 19 3 7 I I g I ! I I g I I I I t g 1 g g 2 I I I g I ? g FM PM PM PM (W PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PM PMQ l i Out of tf)e $ast Five years have passed since the Fordian was first released. That period has seen mar- ve’ous changes made by each successive class. This edition of that book is but an example of a constant demand for improvement. Watching the growth of this publication with profound interest, Miss Margaret Furlong, originator of the yearbook idea at Waterford High and its first advisor, has seen our annual advance from infancy to the position of a full-fledged tradition and institution at Waterford High School. Words cannot express the gratification felt by the present staff toward her ex- ceptional contribution in the realizing of the goal already attained. Yet, in addition to the above, this issue would not be considered complete unless it con- tained messages from the first Fordian editor in 1932 and that of last year. Our only regret is that messages from all Fordian editors cannot be published. John Murray, 1937 Fordian Editor TO THE CLASS OF 1937 On behalf of the Class of 1932, may I extend sincere congratulations to the Class of 1937 on the publication of its year book ? Wc hope you had as much pleasure in preparing it, and take as much pride in its successful completion, as wc experienced with its very humble forebear five years ago. The joy that you take in your achievement today will increase every time you have occasion to glance through its mellowing pages in the years to come. May your year book serve, as has ours, to keep your happy school day memories always alive. Joseph W. Willets, Editor ’32 Fordian A year ago the Class of 36 was faced with one of the most disappointing facts in its short existence. We began to realize that our high school life was suddenly drawing to a close and that the future was a large black question mark. All through our Senior year we struggled to produce a yearbook that would perpetuate our memories of four glorious years. Finally, after many sleepless nights and work- crammed days, our work was finished, our yearbook completed, and our high school life a thing of the past. All wc had left was a tidy sum of knowledge and our yearbook, both of which have proved invaluable sources of enjoyment in our new world. Another year has passed and another class has been brought face to face with the same disappointing truth. They too have set out to publish a yearbook and this latest FORDIAN is their reward. No one could give the Class of ’37 a better gift than the opportunity to work incessantly and come out on top with this wonder- ful annual. I am sure they will find their greatest pleasure in months to come by thumbing through these memory-filled pages. Their yearbook will become one of their most treasured possessions and by publishing it they have carried on the tradi- tion that tends to have Waterford High School occupy a cherished corner in the hearts of its Alumni. John B. Keene, Editor 36 Fordian ? □ ) 1937 Seventy-seven ) ) ) G jUemoriam Ctjf (Class of IS7(3 STEPHEN V. LEWIS ‘To my way of thinking, the Waterford High School is in a class by itself, equalled by few and excelled by none. It has been truthfully said, “It is better to buy, a cheap bouquet, and give to your friend this very day; than bushels of roses white and red, to lay on his casket after he is dead.” A tiny rose bud in life is far better than a whole basket of flowers in death. The Quaker said, “I expect to pass this world but once. Any good thing that I may do or any kindness that I might show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not do for it, nor neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.” During the sixty years between 1876 and 1936, my observations have taught me that the happiest people in the world are those who make other people happy. A self-centered per- son, in God’s sight, is a failure. A self-centered organization has no rea- son for its existence.” —An excerpt from the last message of Waterford High School’s truest friend, to his Alma Mater. Seventy-eight SAVE Work Will Be a Pleasure BANK OF WATERFORD Breen’s Restaurant WATERFORD, N. Y. “First Class Meals Cuomo’s Family Shoe Store Selected Brands of Shoes, Rubbers ■ Flosiery Gents Furnishings II! 60 Broad St. :: :: Waterford, N. Y. ■i! ________________________________ | Chas, B. Plum ley, Inc, Quality Clothes for Men and Boys Full Dress, Tuxedo, Uniforms Phone 927 Cohoes ill Remsen and Seneca Sts. Cohoes, N. Y. : t ------------------------------- Whitehurst Nursery Waterford-Mechanicville Road jj HARDY PLANTS, ANNUALS, EVER- GREENS, SHRUBS, TREES Specialists in Dahlias Phone Waterford 333 Eighty Best Wishes From Mrs. Dale S. Carpenter Best Wishes From The Cohoes Y.M.C. A. i In 1686 Roeloff Van Derwerken bought i the site on which Waterford is now situ- j ated for 126 merchantable beaver skins. In 1788 Hendrick Van Derwerken, a i brother of John, purchased 300 acres j known as Northside. This payment was | also made in beaver skins. I LAVENDER’S BOOK SHOP At 268 River St., Troy, N. Y. J. M. Warren . Co. ill ill Always appreciates your Good Will Established 1809 School Books and Supplies— Fiction—Gift Books— Old Book Dept., Loan Library il! Everything for the Stamp Collector HARDWARE Come and Browse— Broadway and River St. Troy, N. Y. ||| Phone Troy 3069 1 LOUIS R. KNOOP J. K. PATRICK PORTABLES OF ALI. MAKES JEWELER ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Optical Supplies and Lenses Sales : Service : Rentals : Supplies 3 FIRST ST. TROY, N. Y. ::: III 144 Remsen St. Cohoes, N. Y. Tel. Troy 970 Quandt Funeral Home Phone Waterford 76 Compliments of MODERN AND EFFICIENT : Our low cost service is augmented by the most modern facilities and an efficient staff A FRIEND who will fill every trust reverently. Hi in ::: Eye Examinations Eye Glasses [jj WASHABLE AND SUNFAST WALLPAPERS DR. HENRY A. VAN ZANDT OPTOMETRIST PAINTS, VARNISHES, ETC. 122 Remsen St. Cohoes, N. Y. HI 77 Mohawk St. Cohoes, N. Y. Phone 765 Tel. 256 Office Hours !!! Swatling Paint and Paper Company ii! 9 to 12 A. M. 1 to 5:30 P. M. jjj Evenings by Appointment in 1 Trombley Electric Service EVERYTH ING ELECTRICAL WEBSTER PAPER AND Home of Norge Appliances SUPPLY CO., Inc. :j: 153 Rcniscn St. Cohoes, N. Y. ill Phone 1381 Tel. Waterford 111-J Open Evenings Until 9:00 P. M. Eighty-one H. T. HAMMOND iii Compliments of Jeweler Dr. M. M. BERNEY COHOES, N. Y. 10 Third St. Troy, N. Y. jj j|l Also Do Fine Watch and Clock Repair SURGEON - DENTIST RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE TROY, N. Y. iij Makes available to young women of this vicin- iii ity a fully accredited college education at a jjj minimum expense. ii; The College offers four-year courses in Liberal jjj Arts, Home Economics, Nursing, Physical Edu- li: cation, and Business Education, leading to the jjj Bachelor's degree. jij Courses may be planned to include the work re- iij quired for the New York State Teaching Cer- ||j tificatc. TUITION FOR THE YEAR $330 Burgess Printing Company Telephone Waterford 4 ii: jjj Catalogues and pamphlets describing and pic- jjl turing life at the College will be sent upon re- ::: ouest. 44 Fourth Street Waterford, N. Y. ill THE OLI) RELIABLE HOUSE BROUGHTON’S George B. Roth Established 1822 FURS : APPAREL FOR WOMEN |j; 297 Ri cr St. at Fulton Troy, N. Y. Headquarters for School Sound Projector iii Systems and All Photographic Needs ALBANY CAMERA SHOP 204 Washington Avc. Albany, N. Y. Hi Edmund W. Cowie OPTOMETRIST jj IIour«: 9 A.M. To 6 P.M. and by Appointment Eyes Examined—Prescriptions Filled ii 324 Congress St.. 50 Remsen St., jj Troy, N. Y. Cohoes. N. Y. j Phone Trov 3452—Cohoes 426 iii Compliments of •II A Friend ::: 1! j | Pierce Furniture Co. :| ii! Compliments of Remsen and Howard Sts., Cohoes, N. Y. III :: Sales and Service for the Genuine A Friend : : Frigidaire j j i: WHEN YOU NEED COAL ii j j McHALE’S SERVICE STATION jj Call Cohoes 429 Texaco Products and Kendall Oil Tire, Battery, Greasing Service I F. B. PECK COAL CO. 90 Saratoga Avc. Tel. Waterford 517 jjj Eight y-tivo Boni in Scotland — PROSPERITY FOR MILLIONS Twelve decades have joined the ceaseless march of time since a clergyman stood ' in the doorway of his little cottage in Rutwell Village, Scotland, and said to his parishioners, assembled before him: “Save your money; entrust it to me, and poverty you shall never know.” And many, seeing the wisdom of his words, gave into his keeping their hard- earned shillings and pence. Later, the shadow of famine fell upon the land — but in the homes of the provi- dent there was bread. The little, thatched cottage in Scotland was the humble ancestor of the great Savings Bank of today an institution completely owned by its depositors and controlled by the law of the state — a fortress which guards the savings of mil- lions and insures their future and peace of mind. COHOES SAVINGS BANK Rcmscn Street Corner Seneca COHOES’ OLDEST BANK “Milk, the Indispensable Food” Compliments of the WATERFORD DAIRY Parent T eachers Phone 213 ::: Association Upper Third St. Waterford, N. Y. is: The two roads in our vicinity were the military roads built by Lord London, and ill are now called Loudonville and Mechanicville Roads. The latter, “The Great ill Road, was the principal line of commerce between northern and southern frontiers, jjj For many years this was the post road from Waterford to Saratoga. OLD FORT INN M. V. Van Santvoord !!! WATERFORD, NEW YORK I; Luncheons :: Dinners :: Special Parties Banquets Waterford 448 Reservations Necessary LEHIGH COAL AND COKE COHOES, NEW YORK Telephone Cohoes 198 Commodore, Inc. MAUD REBMAN | HIGH GRADE CLEANERS AND DYERS DRESSES Phones: North 301-302 YVc Call and Deliver 41 Middle St. :: :: Waterford, N. Y. lil 337-339 Fifth Ave., North Troy, New Y'ork Telephone Waterford 267-J Albany Cohoes Bus Lines, Inc. Compliments from DELUXE MOTOR COACHES For Charter Trips Mossey and PelLerin | Latham, New York WTV 1069 BARBER SHOP Eighty-four :i: NORTHSIDE GARAGE Ilj Probably the worst fire that Waterford H. MOSLEY SON ill has ever suffered from occurred on July Fuel and Range Oil III 11, 1841. It resulted in the destruction WATERFORD, NEW YORK ilj of about half of the town. Phone 26 ill In 1854 the Union Free School System ill was organized after the erection of sev- Compliments of III eral schools from 1788 on until 1890 ::: CASINO THEATRE III when the present school was built. VICTOR BURNS, Manager Founded 1837 ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE Offers to high school graduates advanced business training of college grade. As a result of the ABC plan of balanced education, combining recreation with intensive instruction, business firms made 593 calls to the College Employment Department in 1936. For Information, Call at the New College Hall, or Address PRENTISS CARNEI.I., JR. Director of Admissions, Room 432 ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE, ALBANY, NEW YORK New College Hall III PAUL MARTIN Phone North 1103-R HADLEY C. RASMUSON Phone North 710-J Compliments of RAYMAR “OUTFITTER OF WATERFORD TEAMS” Athletic Cioods Distributors 516 SECOND AVENUE TROY, NEW YORK Eighty-five TWO GOOD PLACES TO EAT HARRY E. VAN KLEECK SON WALDRON’S AND HOME INSURANCE, BONDS, REAL ESTATE 45 Broad Street Phone: Waterford 129 WATERFORD, NEW YORK Courtesy of Lyons Funeral Home 112 BROAD STREET WATERFORD, NEW YORK Dignified Service Telephone 273 Bread :: :: :: :: Rolls Fifth Avenue Pastry Shop LANSINGBURGH 111 Fifth Avenue Phone: North 1025 Pics :: :: :: :: Cakes The Colgan Coal Co. “BLUE COAL” TRY STRISSEL’S America’s MOCHA AND JAVA COFFEE Finest TODAY Anthracite Take in Your Coal On Our Budget Plan This Summer Phone: Cohoes 513 Waterford Cash Grocery and Market Telephone: Waterford 402 or 418 VERY CORDIAL GREETINGS From the r oy uMneM To Each Member of the 1937 GRADUATING CLASS OF THE WATERFORD HICH SCHOOL Eighty-six BEST WISHES Maloney the Florist 73 Broad Si. :: :: Waterford, N. Y. Peter DeCarlo ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 29 White Street, Cohoes, N. Y. Phone 308 Cohoes Sales and Service for Leonard Refrigerators and jj: Zenith Radio “For the Finest in Dry Cleaning” Call Schrager’s, Inc, CLEANERS :: DYERS :: FURRIERS 5th Avenue and 102nd Street TROY, N. Y. North 1400- 1401 “Cold Fur Storage at 2% Valuation” Sim Company Unusual Gifts for All Occasions TROY, N. Y. After founding of Fort Orange in 1623, traders began Finding their way up the jjj Mohawk to “Half Moon Point” which is now called Waterford. In 1 14 what jjj is now Waterford had a population of 101 people. Richard Liversy settled neai jjj the old McCoy residence in 16558 and was given a deed by King James I. Thomas H. Morris GENERAL INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS 55 Broad St. :: :: Waterford, N. Y. Phone 432 Waterford Successor to John McGafFin ::: L. E. Benjamin TEXACO CERTI FI ED SERVICE Marfak Lubrication Third and Division Sts., Waterford, N. Y. {jj In 1788 John Van Derwerken sold the site of village to 13 men for §5,000. Waterford is the oldest incorporated village in the state having received its charter in 1794, the same day that Troy became an incorporated village. Before 1847 Waterford had 11 indus- tries, 7 remain. TROY’S SPORT STORE Sweaters and Suede Jackets, Baseball {{{ Suits and Supplies, Golf and Tennis {{{ Equipment, Fishing Tackle, Racquets jjj Restrung Get Our Wholesale Prices On TEAM EQUIPMENT CAHILL’S 309 River Street, Opposite Five and Ten iii Eighty-seven MILDRED ELLEV PRIVATE BUSINESS SCHOOL Trains High School Graduates For Success in Business and Helps to Secure Positions for its Graduates Secretarial and Business Courses and Business Machines Send for Catalog Summer Session 227-229 Quail Street, Albany, N. V. Registered with State Board of Regents Compliments of A FRIEND Nassar’s Fruit Market 50 Remsen Street, Cohoes, N. Y. 5 ;l Fruits and Vegetables Wholesale Retail Phone Cohoes 1529 |j HILL STREET SERVICE STATION 75 Saratoga Avenue Northside ::: pj for Friendly Service Socony Products I Waterford, in previous years, was a ill great industrial center due to its water- jjl power. Most of the factories have ceased ||| operation of late. Waterford now contains five different Ip religious organizations, the oldest being jp the Presbyterian Church. That was organ- pi ized in 1805. Waterford derived its name from the jl! fact that at this point a ford crossed the jjl Mohawk River to Havre, now Peebles ||| Island, in Albany County. Waterford is jjj the oldest incorporated village in the jjj state, having been incorporated as early jjj as 1794. In 1804 a covered bridge was jp built, connecting Waterford and Lansing- pj burg. This was standing until 1909. Patronize Our Advertisers Eighty-eight JEAN SARDOU STUDIO OF W. M. WHITNEY CO. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER TO 1937 WATERFORD YEARBOOK ::::::::: OUR ADVERTISERS represent reliable business houses. Your patronage will be greatly appreciated by them. Do us a favor - - - mention the fact that you saw their advertisement in Waterford High’s FORDIAN. THANK YOU ! Eighty-nine All American Honors Awarded Annuals Printed by- Fort Orange Press for Six Consecutive Years. Your school Year Book will some day become one of your most cherished pos- sessions. Each time you thumb its pages memories will return to give you joy and pleasure. You will see the faces ot old friends and chums — of campus sports and dozens of other pictures which will recall fond memories. These mementos should be preserved in an attractive cover, beau- tifully bound and printed. Annuals by Fort Orange Press, possess a certain beauty and distinction that experience alone can give. Scores of beautiful and attractive illustrations are available to help you create your own designs. FORT ORANGE PRESS, Inc. School Annual Publications ALBANY, N. Y. PRINTING • ENGRAVINGS • COVERS • B’NDING Ninety Ulutograpfjg Class Reunion Set The Class of 1937 of Water- ford High School will hold its 25th reunion for Saturday, Sept. 15, at The Boradaille. A com- mittee composed of Mrs. Lois Conerty Pulver, Mrs. Jean Glass Hagadorn, Mrs. Helen McGrievy Estill and Mrs. Marion Burgess Cook has sent invitations to each member of the class. Final plans will be made next week and the committee re- quests that reservations be made as soon as possible. j Plan 25th Reunion Final plans have been com- pleted for the 25th reunion of the Class of 1937 of Waterford High School. A dinner will be held at The Boradaile Satur- day at 7 p.m. Word has been re- ceived that Miss Margaret For- tune, former class advisor who now resides in Watertown, will attend. Mrs. Helen McGrievy Estill will be toastmislress and class members will be addressed by the life president of the class, James A. O’Connor, District At- torney of Saratoga County; and John Murray, life secretary. Letters have been received from former class members now residing in California, Chi- cago and South America. REUNION ______ The Waterford High School class of 1937 holds its 25th reunion at the Bordaille Restaurant Saturday evening. Left to right are Miss Margaret Fortune, class ad- viser; John A. Murray, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Helen Estill, toastmaster, and James A. O’Connor, class president. utograpf)S - . - - • . I ■ , V- '. : .-A . Zr • - - . . .. ■ ■ t.Vi ■- • X; yjt'-S ■?.' ■ ,v • % tf -V r i- • TsLv. • - ' ... ; f W : ■ '. 'i- .v . -4 rc. X s : ; ✓ Jr: - •'« —_ -tr r . -vC: • :. V-sS Xf, C- ■ . ?wSf'-rV. - -vSTv PM| F3- frfL if if .- :Og , 5is s s tc Alv.r Ml .r- V if f . - .x i A • - y- _5 vx. - - -i r • r. • - - - ., 5£i _T. •• r,u - v - - kv4 N'n? • ,- ■• v • •— i , __• ?- - . -X . Sss :3S6 .'.V- ;_rf • •■ , -- _ 1 - T. f , jk jgT 7 x «. . ate kS-- aK spw ;-. 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