Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1941 volume:

THE NINETEEN FORTY ONE FORODIAN ' PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Forward Dear Friends— May this book remind you of many joyous occasions; may it in some way prove beneficial to you in years to come. Our main object in publishing these memoirs is to establish a lasting monu- ment to our friendship together. G. E. W. June 7, 1941 A ' ' A , y r y,S' ' ' 'y - r i W' y I •, ., % '|t.V y « lVNV S Lh. P f rff f! % ► � ■ 20 . v . V '4 fc ' 'yW m v. '■ fk f- C ONTENTS O Table of Contents Dedication ___________________________________________________________ 1 Foreword ............................................................ _ 2 “Fordism” Staff ....._.......................................... 3 “Look Behind You” ........................................................ 4 Board of Education ....................................................... 5 Faculty .......................................................... 0-7 Teachers’ Idiosyncrasies............................................. 8 “Seniors” .................................................... 9 Class History .................................................... 19 Class Prophecy ......................................................... 20 Class Will............................................................... 23 Baby Pictures ........................................... .'.......... 25 Candid Shots ....................................................... 20 Senior Activities..................................................... 27 Classes ................................................................. 28 Clubs ................................................................. 33 Sports................................................................... 37 Advertisements ............... ....'................................ 42 Autographs ........................................................... 51 Dedication As a humble token of our sincere devotion, we dedicate this book to Helen M. Gainor. Realizing that we can never hope to repay her fully for her kindness, advice, sympathy and guidance we can only offer this—and our gratitude. 1 The present state of the world bears witness to the fact that service to one’s neighbor, country and all humanity must be the goal and duty of your life. —C. . Field May the experiences of high school days help to open for each member of the Class of 1941 the pathway to a life that is busy, happy and useful! —Marian Ranney The Fordian Staff George E. Willenberg ------------------------------ Editor-in-chief Helen .Singleton, Elizabeth A. Sweeney..........._..Associate Editors ART Donald J. Cramer _______________________________________ Editor Dorothy J. Cooper.............................. Assistant BUSINESS Elsie C. Brown-------------------------------------------...JManager Grace Clemons........................ —----------------- Assistant COMMERCIAL Valeria Kolonczyk Lena Cerqua ADVERTISING Elizabeth V. French __________________________________ Manager Joseph Rivet, Vincent Beehard ________________________ Assistants SPORTS Alex Parissi, Edward Lawler._____________________________Co-Editors PHOTOGRAPHY • i 3 )� ► - Theresa Arquilla Anna Gabriel Look Behind You It is unfortunately true that the average person takes his environment too much for granted. The birds, budding flowers and green grass escape our eyes almost entirely. And it is equally sad when one thinks of the golden heritage of our own historic village which has been clamoring for attention so long, only to be ignored. Ever since Janse Andreese Van Scbaick settled at Half Moon Point in 1656, our village, now known as Waterford, has been the stage of civilization’s endless panorama. The Indians once called Waterford “Nack-te-nask . This fertile plot of land was to become the camping ground for Schuyler’s army during the Revolutionary War. It was to become the center of wealth and aristocracy in this area. Waterford was incorporated as a village on March 25, 1794. Churches of all faiths were constructed. Factories for making strawboard, flour, brushes, steam engines, vinegar and textiles were erected. Houses sprang up with incredible rapidity. In 1814 the Union Bridge Co. built a covered bridge across the Hudson at the cost of §20.000, superseded by one costing $50,000. Then in 1841 came the great fire which swept down from North Side, destroying some 130 buildings. But there is a humorous side to the chronicle of Waterford. For instance, there was the prominent old gentlemen who made it a practice to go about whistling and thumbing his lips, saying he was “looking for the Lost Chord.” Much to his dismay he never found it. There, too, was the eccentric old character who tried incessantly to construct a perpetual motion machine, but he, too, was destined to fail. Education became the primary objective of Waterford parents. Before the Troy Female Seminary was founded, Emma Willard School was one of Water- ford’s finest institutions (supposedly situated on the northeast corner of Division and Second Streets). Our own high school, established under the free school system, dates from 1854. Another school was erected at Dial City and one at North Side. Few people are aware of the fact that here in our own town the ink used in printing the first United States one-dollar bill was manufactured. The fact that Waterford is the oldest incorporated village in New York—if not in the United States—is treated with unconcern. Could it be that we cannot take our eyes off the uncertain future long enough to explore the priceless past? My friends, the history of Waterford is like an orchard full of trees laden with over-ripened fruit ; decaying because you refuse to pick it. Should you but glance through the dramatic pages of the history of Waterford, I'll wager your chest would swell with irrepressible pride for “this is our own, our native land.” Sincerely, George E. Willenberg, Editor-in-Chicf. -4 4 Board of Education Thomas Morris, President W. Earl Lawrence, Treasurer Louis Breslin, Secretary Ida Rogers John Walsh Wilbur Caney Elizabeth Evers John W. Cooper Harold Turner Faculty Mary Elizabeth fancy, Loretta Murray, M. Marian Kanney, Charles H. Field, Marian Cooper. Helen Gainor, Margaret E. Fortune, Julie Murphy, Eleanor Dillon, E. Louise Sheldon, Arline Shaw, Jane Koncewiez, Mary Cahill, Dorothy Bullock, Margaret Haggerty, Juanita MeGartv, Grace Linnemever, John D. Colby, Raymond C. Henry, Y. Clinton Merritt. John J. Deveny. 1 -4 e Faculty Charles H. Field ........................................... Superintendent Alfred University, B.S.; X. Y. State College, M.A. M. Marian Ranney................................................... Principal New York State College for Teachers, A.B., A.M. Dorothy Bullock......................................................Commerce New York State College for Teachers, B.S. in C. Mary Cahill Latin, Science College of Saint Rose, A.B. Mary Elizabeth Caney ..........................................Social Science New York State College for Teachers, B.A. Marian Cooper ....................................................... English Russell Sage College, B.A.; N. Y. State College for Teachers, M.A. Eleanor Dillon............................................... Home Economics Russell Sage College, B.S. John D. Colby .........................................English, Social Science Hope College, B.A. John J. Deveny ...................................................... Science Union College, A.B. Margaret E. Fortune.............................................. Mathematics Xew York State College for Teachers, A.B. Helen Gainor......................................................... English Syracuse University, A.B.; X. Y. State College for Teachers, M.A. Margaret Haggerty.................................................... English Russell Sage College, A.B. Raymond C. Henry......................................................... Art Pratt Institute; Xew York University. B.S. Jane Koncewicz Mathematics College of Saint Rose, A.B. Grace Linnemevcr..............................................Girl’s Physical Education Russell Sage College, B.S. Juanita McGarty ........ Commerce New York State College for Teachers, B.S. in 0. Y. Clinton Merritt Industrial Arts Oswego State Normal School, Columbia, B.S. Frederick Morris Boy’s Physical Education Ithaca School of Physical Education; Syracuse University Julie Murphy Librarian, English X. Y. State College for Teachers, B.S.; College of Saint Rose, A.B. Loretta Murray Historv X. Y. State College for Teachers, A.B. Arline Shaw School Nurse Cohoes Hospital, R.N. E. Louise Sheldon ..................................................... Music Skidmore College, B.S. Michael F. Tepcdino ...... French, Social Science Xew York State College for Teachers, A.B. W . David Zelie General Science, General Biology, Physics Union College, A.B. - 7 )►- Teachers’ Idiosyncrasies MISS RANNEY... MR. FIELD..... MISS GAINOR... MRS. MLR PHY MISS MURRAY... MRS. HAGGERTY. miss McCarty MISS CAHILL... MISS LINXEMYER MISS DILLON MR. ZELIE..... MISS SHELDOX MR. TEPEDIXO... MISS BULLOCK MISS CAXEY..... MISS FORTUNE..... MR. HEXRY..... MR. COLBY..... MISS KOXCEWICZ MR. DEVENY.... .............This is your study hall. Don’t waste it. ..................................... Bear that in mind. ................................ I want this room quiet! What do you people think I’m standing up here for? ..............................Half sheet of paper, please. ......................All right, boys, change the record. ........I'm staying until quarter of four and I’d love to have some company. ....................Let’s start the translation, children. .........I want all the girls out of the dressing room. ..................................I’m losing my mind! .....................................Where’s your pass? _____________________________________ All right, Dave. ............................. Now, when I was your ago— ......All right people, take out your work for today. ............................................. All right! ..............I don’t know how you’ll pass this regents. .......................This plate will be due tomorrow. .............................Well. thought it was funny. ..................There’s been no permission for talking. ......................................... Keep quiet! -4 8 ►- i V � r ¥ W i X'' £«Y 7 ' sSiTN SENIORS -H| 9 fr- Senior Class Officers John Clifford, President Alex Parissi, Vice-President Rita M. Pallozzi, Treasurer Virginia C. Perkins. Secretary -------o Class Colors — Green and White 10 BEATRICE ARCHITZCL Bea THERESA ARQUILLA Trese Girl Reserves 3; Outdoor Club; Handicraft Club; Junior Prom; Social Club 1, 2; Salutatorian. Prom Committee; Year- book; Handicraft Club. NAZARENO ASCENZI Naz Soccer 2; Manager Basketball Team 4. WILLIAM ATKINSON Acky Stamp Club 1; Dancing Club 4; Senior Play 4; Student Senate 3. 4; Senior Ball Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Empire Boy's State 3. LOIS H. AYERS Loey Dancing Club 2, 3. 4; Library Club 4; Senior Ball Committee; Prom Committee. VINCENT BECHARD Vince Dancing Club; Yearbook; Prom Committee. FLOYD BOWDY Basketball 3. 4; Soccer 2. 3, 4; Drivers Club 4; Stamp Club 1. 2; News- paper Club 4. -4 ii ‘ y -■. ELSIE BROWN Brownie Dancing Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Newspaper Club 4; Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Glee Club 1. 2; Yearbook; Thalian Society 1; Ways and Means Committee 3. 4. LOUISE M. BROWNELL Pat Junior Prom. ELIZABETH MAE BULL Bette Dancing Club 1, 2. 3; Yearbook; Newspaper Club 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4. EDWARD CATALLO 'Feody” Soccer 2. 3. 4; Dancing Club 2. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Game Club 1. LENA L. CERQUA Lee Secretary and Treasurer 1; Prom Committee; Newspaper Club 4; Dancing Club 1. 2; Year- book. - 12 K - LAUMONT J. CHURCH Jupe Basketball 4; Track 2; Baseball 3; Cross Coun- try 1; Soccer 1; Presi- dent 1; Treasurer 3; Dancing Club 1; Monitor 2. 3. JOSEPH CICCHINELLI Chick Soccer; Drivers Club 4. GRACE CLEMONS Gracie Dancing Club 1. 2, 3; Thalian So- ciety 2; President Girl Reserves; Driving Club 4. JOHN CLIFFORD Jack President 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Empire Boy's State 3; President Student Senate 4; Chairman Assem- blies 4; Senior Play 4; Monitor 4; Stamp Club 1; Fire Squad 3, 4; Prom Committee; Student Senate 3. 4; Bond Club 2. RUTH LA VERNE CONKLIN Peg Orchestra 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2; Senior Ball Committee. DOROTHY J. COOPER Coop Yearbook; Prom Com- mittee; Senior Ball Com- mittee; Publicity Com- mittee 3; President 2; Dancing Club 1. 2, 3.; Girl Reserves 4. DONALD J. CRAMER Don President Art Club 3. 4; Railroad Club 4; Moni- tor 4; Fire Squad 3; Chess Club; Newspaper Club 4; Yearbook; Mo- tion Picture Projection Squad 3. JEANNE DAIGNAULT GERTRUDE CUMMINGS Gert Glee Club 1. 2; Senior Play 4; Prom Committee; Handicraft Club 1; Bowl- ing Club 1. Glee Club; Social Club; Athletic Association. WALTER W. ELLIOTT Wally Asst. Manager Basketball Team 4; Manager Track Team 4; Dancing Club; Newspaper Club 4; Senior Play 4. ALBERT FALCONE Falcon Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Cross Country; Basketball; Bowling; Soccer; Stu- dent Senate; Newspaper Club; Dancing Club; Boxing Club; Moni- tor; President 1; Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Manager Soccer Team 3; Editor Echo 3. ELEANOR FOLEY El Cheerleader 1; Dancing Club. ELIZABETH V. FRENCH Betty Yearbook; Newspaper Club 4; Dancing Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Girl's Ath- letic Association 3. ANNA P. GABRIEL Ann President Girl Reserves 3. 4; Thalian Society 3; Dancing Club 1; Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Senior Play 4; Bowling Club; Ways and Means Committee 3; Yearbook. -«sf 14 LUCILLE E. HART Lu CHARLES HOWLAND Chuck Sloe Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Pub- licity Committee 4; Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; HandicraJt Club; Dancing Club 1. Bowling 3; Senior Play 4; Stamp Club; Bond Club; Yearbook; Orches- tra 1; Dancing Club. EDWARD KENNEDY Ed” Basketball 1. 2. 3; Soccer 1. 2; Cross Country 1. 2; Track Team 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4. ZITA CLARE KINNEY Dancing Club 2. Bowling 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2. 3; Cross Country 1; Track Team 1; Dancing 1; Prom Committee; Soccer 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Newspaper Club 1. 3ECILIA M. KOLONCZYK Ciel Girl Reserves 4; Dancing Club 1. 2. 3; Chairman Publicity Committee 3; Prom Committee; News- paper Club 3; Senior Play; Valedictorian. 1 T VALERIA KOLONCZYK Val Newspaper Club 3. 4; Thalian Society; Dancing Club 1. 2. 3; Yearbook; Senior Play; Girl's Ath- letic Association 3. - 3f 15 fc -- EDWARD LAWLER Speed'' Basketball 3. 4; Year- book; Cross Country 2. 3; Track Team 2, 3; Soccer 3; Glee Club 4; Monitor 1. 2. 3, RICHARD J. McGUIRK Mac Dancing Club; News- paper Club; Yearbook. GEORGE B. MITCHELL Mitch Monitor 4; Driver's Club 4; Art Club. Jim RITA M. PALLOZZI Prom Committee; Treasurer Senior Class; Dancing Club 1. 2; Senior Play; Newspaper Club 4. ALEX PARISSI Stoogie Vice President 4; Newspaper Club; Yearbook; Varsity Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Varsity Cross Country 1. 2. 3. 4; Varsity Soccer 2. 3; Varsity Baseball 2, 3; Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Asst. Manager Basket- ball 4; Glee Club 4. HAROLD PERKINS Brud Newspaper Club; Social Club; Glee Club 4. VIRGINIA C. PERKINS Ginny Secretary 2, 3. 4; Secre- tary Student Senate 3, 4; Senator 3, 4; Senior Play; Treasurer Girl's Athletic Association 3; Dancing Club 2. 3, 4; Newspaper Club; Senior Ball Committee; Prom Committee. L - 16 )• - ALFREDO E. RENZI Freddie Cheerleader 1. 2. 3; President 3; Prom Com- mittee; Social Club 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 4; Orches- tra 4; Monitor 4; Fire Patrol 3. 4; Ways and Means 3. 4; Art Club 2. 3. 4; Senior Play. JOSEPH RIVET Joe Dancing Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Yearbook; Senior Ball Committee; Bond Club 3; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee. HELEN SEIBERT Helen RUTH SHOVAH Ruthie HELEN SINGLETON Cous Dancing Club; Junior Prom. Dancing Club. Prom Committee; Ways and Means Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Yearbook; Dancing Club 3. 4. WALTER SORENSEN Zipper Art Club 2; Basketball 3; Soccer 2; Bowling 2; Cross Country 3; Track Team 3; President Moni- tors 3. MARJORIE JEAN STILES Marge Newspaper Club 4; Dancing Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Prcm Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Chair- man Ways and Means Committee 3; Senior Play Committee. 17 )►- ELIZABETH A. SWEENEY Bet” JAMES L. WHITE Jimmy Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Senior Play; Chairman Prom; President 1; Year- book; Chairman Pub- licity Committee 4; Vice President 3; Handicraft Club 1; Bowling Club 1. Art Club; Driver's Club 4; Dancing Club; Cook- ing Club; Stamp Club; Monitor. r GEORGE WILLENBERG Bud Art Club; Dancing Club; Yearbook; Ways and Means Committee; Moni- tor; Senior Play. DORIS WRIGHT Do Senior Ball Committee; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Vice President Girl Re- serves 3; Prom Commit- tee; Girl's Athletic Asso- ciation. If you will observe, it doesn’t take A man of giant mould to make A giant shadow on the wall; And he who in our daily sight Seems but a figure mean and small, Outlined in Fame’s illusive light, May stalk, a silhouette sublime, Across the canvass of his time. —“Authors’ Night by John Toicnsend Trowbridge. 4 18 ►- Class History Although we have spent four long years at Waterford High School, there are many not acquainted with the tides of joy and tribulation on which we, the Class of ’41, have sailed. Let’s try reminiscing and recall a few of them. As unsophisticated freshmen, we began our career by pursuing the customary course of all other freshmen who preceded us and elected Betty Sweeney as our President. Little was accomplished by us other than the filling of a Christmas basket. After the completion of this part of our voyage, we found ourselves sage sophomores. This year saw our brief sojourn in Room 304. We remained as inactive as we had been the year before. We broke the monotony long enough to choose Dorothy Cooper as our leader and then returned to the calm sea on which we had been sailing. Our Junior year was a little more turbulent. We started it as members of 309, and unanimously declared Miss Gainor our advisor. We also named Fred Renzi our President; Betty Sweeney became Vice-President; Virginia Perkins, Secretary and “Jupe” Church, Treasurer. For our class colors, we decided on green and white. Then, we immediately started holding money-making activi- ties, among them everything from dances to a clam chowder sale, for the ultimate culmination of every junior class, the Junior Prom. After much de- liberation and consternation, we selected our class rings, which we displayed with much satisfaction to anyone who would look at them. With Betty Sweeney as general chairman, our prom was the success that we had planned it to be. Our Senior year began with the same rush as our Junior year. We elected Jack Clifford as President; Alex Parissi was chosen Vice-President; Rita Pallozzi became our Treasurer, and Virginia Perkins was again named Secretary. We held a Senior Ball in February, a custom originated two years ago. We also made plans for ways in which to raise money, so that we could realize our dream of re-establishing the practice of issuing a printed year-book instead of a mimeographed one. Now that this dream has come true, we, much to our sorrow, must bid you “Adieu.” - 19 - Class Prophecy “Gosh, Gramp,” Midge explained, “I don’t think we’ll ever decide where to go on our Senior trip this year.” Gramp, a retired sea captain, smiled up at her from his easy chair and said. “Don’t be so discouraged. Midge. You’ll decide soon.” “But Gramps, we don’t want to go just any place. We want to do some- thing different.” Midge answered despondently. “Well, now, I can tell you an odd story of a Senior Class that went on a sea voyage in my ship. “Yes, do!” the girl answered. The old man lit his pipe and settled himself comfortably in his chair while his granddaughter selected a big red apple to munch on. Then he began this tale: “The Senior Class of 1941 had decided to take a trip across the ocean for their last outing together. They had chosen my good ship, ‘The Albatross’, to take them over. “We had been at sea ten days and were crossing the equator when our engines suddenly stopped. The engineer could find nothing wrong with them even though lie had every man-jack aboard go over them from top to bottom. We had just stopped and there was no explanation of it. “I went below to inform our passengers of the accident. The sight that met my eyes astonished me. Every one of the students had been transformed into what, he would eventually be in 1951! “The two executives of the ‘I Make ’em and You Break ’em Corp.’ were aboard. James White, head of the glass house industry, made the houses, while Walter Elliott, head of a brick company, made the bricks to break them. They had a booming business. “Ruth Conklin, outstanding horror novelist of 1951. was in the throes of another of her great chillers. “Donald Cramer, the great artist, was on a raft dragging behind the boat while lie tried to paint a cross-eyed shark which kept gnashing its teeth at him. “Lena Cerqua, the fastest typist in the world, was practicing 23% hours a day trying to get her speed from 249 to 250 words per minute. “The editors of ‘Yoo-hoo,’ George Willenberg and Cecilia Kolonezyk, were on one of their famous news-seeking expeditions. They were trying to find out why the mountain will go to Mohammed if Mohammed won’t go to the mountain. “Harry Kirker, Edward Kennedy, Charles Howland, and A1 Falcone were making fortunes on their voices. People pay them two hundred dollars a night not to sing. “Those two whirlwinds of rhythm, Dorothy Cooper and Betty French, were on their way to Buenos Aires to teach South Americans how to Conga. -4 20 }3— “Fred Renzi was known as ‘women’s Waterloo.’ Charles Boyer was no longer the great lover. “Jack Clifford and Bill Atkinson had gone into the glider industry. Nobody was buying gliders—but they didn't worry about that. “That glamorous stage and screen star, Lamour Lamour, alias Rita Pallozzi, was also aboard with her 25 daschunds. “Elsie Brown had become an efficiency expert and was whipping businesses into shape. “Beatrice Arehitzcl and Theresa Arquilla had opened a business school known as ‘Beat the Typewriter Eight to the Bar.’ “Alex Parissi and Ed. Lawlor were leader and manager respectively of that amazingly successful band ‘Parissi’s Music Maniacs’ or 'We Also Wait on Table.’ “Annapolis had a new ‘mess' sergeant known as Helen Singleton. “Anna Gabriel and Gertrude Cummings had become partners in business. Anna remodeled your face while Gertrude remodeled your house. “Lois Ayers and Eleanor Foley had become the foremost trapeze artists of the day. “Nazi Ascenzi was known as ‘Waterford’s Whiz’—the fastest driver since Sir Malcolm Campbell. “Vincent Bechard and Floyd Bowdy had joined a group of chorus-bovs and were the toasts of New York. “Virginia Perkins was still in Waterford High attempting shorthand. She said, (quote) I'll get it yet, Miss McGarty! (unquote). “Laumont Church, Joe Cicchinelli, Ed. Catallo, and George Mitchell were competing for honors in that strenuous, muscle building game called Chinese Checkers. “Zita Kinney was a hostess in a huge hotel in New York, whose slogan was: 'If you pay in advance, you get a room without ants.’ “Louise Brownell had become an outstanding librarian. She was in charge of one billion books and was contemplating making it a billion and one. The addition? ‘Gone With The Wind.’ “Valeria Kolonezyk had a new method of becoming taller. She hung from the ceiling by her thumbs with 10 pound weights on each foot for 5 hours a day. “Harold Perkins, Dick McGuirk. and Joe Rivet were rapidly advancing from seventh class privates to six and % class privates in the U. S. Army. “Betty Bull was touring the world exhibiting all the prizes she had won for her high pressure salesmanship. “Walter Sorensen had become the boy who posed for all the advertisements which were put out by the ‘Smelly Smokes Co.’ “Helen Seibert and Stella Breskv were tracking down ‘Lousy Looie,’ the internationally famous crook, as their first assignment as female Sherlock Holmeses. “Marge Stiles was revolutionizing accordion music with her rendition of ‘Love in Bloom.’ 21 “Ruth Shovah was taking a census of people who believed that high-button shoes were coining back. “Lucille Hart was the owner of a home for stray dogs, cats, canaries, and gophers. “Jeanne Daignault had become a modern Florence Nightingale. Instead of a lamp, she carried an electric light bulb. “Doris Wright had become a Ziegfield Girl. (Accent on the Zieg.) “Betty Sweeney was slowly going crazy while she tried to write an essay on democracy that would take first prize.” Here Gramps paused and looked at Midge, who was awe-struck with the tale. “What happened then?” she asked. “Suddenly our motors started and we began to move. Each student re- turned to normal, unaware of what had happened,” the man answered. “Gee,” murmured Midge. By Ruth Conklin Tune: AULD LANG SYNE 1. Beside the lordly Hudson’s bank, Lies a village fair and free Stands there a school of highest rank The best from sea to sea. 2. Our school days now are done How quickly they’ve sped by. “Though we regain our freedom We gain it with a sigh.” 3. When we are scattered far and near Upon our separate ways. One thought we hold in memory dear Our “Fordian” high school days. 4. Oh Waterford, our Alma Mater We ever will be true, Through all of our high school days And after we are through. 4 22 4 - (UlcUis IBill We, the Class of 1941, being in full possession of a supposedly sound mind and memory, do hereby publish this, our last will and testament, revoking and making void any former promises made by us at any time during our short stay with you. We make the following dispositions of our priceless property: To the Faculty members we return the many red marks and home-work assignments they have so generously bestowed upon us in our tour through Waterford High. To the Junior Class, our esteemed followers and friends, we leave a few of our richest treasures—-our title of Seniors—our charming manners, and our ability to be as well liked and studious as we have been. To the Sophomores, we leave our ability to conduct a class meeting in perfect order????? To the Freshmen, young and innocent, we leave our everlasting courage which has seen us through the hardest years of our life—our four years of high school—and has enabled us to come through without too many wrinkles and gray hairs. To our History C Teacher, we leave our beloved history books which have caused us so much worry this year. Just a little remembrance of us. To the next Senior Advisor, Miss Gainor leaves her favorite box of headache tablets, which should be taken before, during and immediately after every class meeting. Special Bequests Elsie Brown wills her reputation of “class flirt” to Pris. Porter. Remember, Pris. you first gave it to Elsie, now she wants to give it back. Beatrice Arehitze and Theresa Arquilla leave their favorite seats in study hall to Clara DiCredico and Gloria DeLisle. When sitting in these seats, girls, you’ll be sure to see a lot because they are both near a window. We bequeath to Marcella Murphv, Bettv Bull’s abilitv to see all, hear all, and tell all. To Hook Searchilli we will Jupe Church’s love of basketball and his affec- tions for one and only one girl. Lena Cerqua leaves her beloved Economics book to Theresa Cerqua. Don’t study too hard, Theresa. We leave Joe Ciechinelli’s quietness and shyness to someone in the Junior Class. And we don’t mean Irv MacEnroe, either. Dot Cooper presents her pictures of Dennis Morgan to Mary Asccnzi with the special request that they be looked at often. A1 Falcone and Nazi Ascenzi award their loud shirts to Davy Catallo. They should be washed in Lux after every wearing to keep them bright and new. Alex Parissi awards to Don Smith his job of Vice-President and title of “forgotten man.” Ginnv Perkins bequeaths her love for dirty saddle shoes to Dot Gero. If you want them to look like Ginny’s, we suggest that you clean them once a year. George Willenberg leaves his love to Lois Connery. Treat it with care, Lois. To Joan Van Arnum we bequeath Helen Singleton’s ability to give a lump of sugar as her appreciation for a lovely time. To Tom Hawley, Zip Sorenson leaves the vampish smile and luring gaze of Pris Porter’s that she has so freely distributed among the Senior boys during the year. - ;■{ 23 ) - To Don Vrooman we award Betty Sweeney’s delightful job of visiting Mrs. Haggerty every day. Not just after school but between classes too. Jean Daignault’s ability to have a perfect attendance during her Senior year is bestowed upon Muriel Tague. Think you can do it, Muriel? Vincent Bechard’s perpetual grin is awarded to Bob Kerr. To her pal, Dot Stall, Lois Ayers donates her ability to write English com- positions. You’ll need it this year. Dot. To Leona Dupree we leave Zita Kinney’s merry giggle. The habit of giggling goes hand in hand with that of talking. To Irv MacEnroe we award Harry Kirker’s sense of humor and ambition to have one big happy blow-out. Ask Harry about the blow-out, Irv. To Eleanor Condon we leave Fred Renzi’s ability to play “Sweet Sue” on the piano while someone else plays “Frenesi” on the saxophone. To Burp Dwyer we leave Joe Rivet’s perfectly lovely curly hair. It’s curlers what done it. Burp. Marge Stiles and Perk” Perkins award their perfect romance to Elaine Larkins and Gibby Gentile. Ed Kennedy leaves his ability to do nothing in study hall to Chester Gam- belli. Don’t overdo it though, Chet. To Betty Gaunt we award Rita Pallozzi’s job of treasurer for the next Senior Class. We hope you have more luck collecting dues than Rita did. Ed Lawler’s title of laziest boy is bestowed upon Fred Bessette. We ain't kidding either. Cecilia Kolonczyk’s love of light blue convertibles is awarded to Betty Gernon. Betty French bequeaths to Viola Winnie her love for short skirts. The shorter the better. Valeria Kolonczyk’s job of typing is bestowed upon Marion Bryk. Be sure you don’t get a slave driver like George Willenberg, Marion. Jack Clifford’s most becoming blush is bestowed upon bashful Walt Sorenson. To little Daisy Dudden we leave some of Lucille Hart’s height. You cer- tainly can use some, Daisy. Anna Gabriel’s becoming gym suit is awarded to Rose Donini. Now you have no excuse. Rose. Don Cramer leaves the heritage of the Art Room to Wilson Pitcher. Ruth Conklin bequeaths to anyone in the Junior Class who still appreciates it. “The Black Hawk Waltz.” I doubt that there is any such person. At the conclusion of this, our last will and testament, we declare that the legality of this document may be established beyond all dubious uncertainty. And we at this time appoint the Big Bad Wolf as our executor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have subscribed our names on this third day of May, in the year Nineteen Hundred Forty-One and do assert that on this day the testators did subscribe their names to this document in our presence and at this time declare this document to be our final will and testament. Upon this seal we set our names as witnesses to the execution thereof. (Signed! Helen Singleton Witnesses: Charlie McCarthy George Willenberg Mortimer Sxerd -4 24 )►- °re ?; IMI� i'll MlI'l I I nil 11 lii .v .- « ——---- ’,T� � I- ffuind • rin Herd t The Senior Ball - 27 }3«— « Juniors Margaret M. Haggerty, Advisor President_______________________________ Irving McEnroe Vice-President ____________________________ Donald Smith Secretary____________________________________ Rose Donini Treasurer .................................. Betty Gaunt -■ •{28 {■ - Sophomores Michael F. Tepcdino, Margaret Fortune, Advisors President_________________________ George Bennett Vice-President..................Philip Pallozzi Secretary ...................................Jean Lear Treasurer_________________________ Arthur Fero 29 )j - Freshmen 305 Julie M. Murphy, Advisor President ....... Vice-President .... Secretary ....... Treasurer ....... Senators: ..................... Donald Dudden .........................Mary Powers .........................Verna Dick .........................Elaine ('lute Jean Baker and Albert Mazula 304 Loretta Murray, Advisor President ................................ Joseph Lagatta Vice-President .................... -.....John Dudek Secretary and Treasurer.................... Helen Stasko 208 Mary M. Cahill. Advisor President ..... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer_____ ...Robert Cramer Richard Whinnery ..Patricia Devine ...Bernard Maron 30 )■ - Eighth Grade Jane Koncewicz and John Deveny, Advisors President ............—..............Norman Hartnett Vice-President William Fero Secretary .......................... Charles Powers Treasurer......... ............... ..Marjorie Swasey 31 Seventh Grade 210 John J. Colby, Advisor President................................ Larry Connery Vice-President ........................Margaret Burgess Secretary and Treasurer Bruce Dick 209 Marion L. Cooper, Advisor President...-.......... Vice-President........... Secretary and Treasurer William Bernard Marjorie Curtin ...Mary Coumo -4 32 4- t n Glee Club Art Club —♦}( 34 }■ - Dancing Club 35 }: Junior High Girl Reserves and Boys’ Cooking Club Driving Club «5( 36 )§►•- i 37 ►- Basketball The return of five veterans, namely, H. Kirker, A. Falcone, L. Church, E. Lawler, and B. Thompson, enabled Coach Morris to enjoy another successful season consisting of eleven victories against five defeats. The usual strict train- ing rules prevailed and produced excellent results. Two of the losses were by one point, two more by three points and the fifth by seven points. Besides the veteran five, E. DeMars, G. Gentile, E. Kennedy, J. Scarchilli, Y. Sorensen, F. Bessette and C. Gambelli were used to a great extent and saved many games. - 4 38 }s Cross Country Waterford High varsity harriers completed a fairly successful season with three victories and two defeats in dual competition. During the course of the season, the team, accompanied by twenty-five students, traveled to Syracuse and with more than 240 runners competed in the seventh annual Central High School invitation meet. Waterford placed fourth in Class B and barely missed a third place trophy. The members of the team included: Captain A. Falcone, B. Scarry, T. Hawley, I. McEnroe, B. Dooley, A. Parissi, E. DeMars, W. Soren- sen, and J. Cassella. 39 Bowling Waterford High varsity bowling squad finished a successful season with 28 victories and 18 defeats. This year’s squad was composed of new men for the most part. Waterford placed 11th in the 6th Annual Bowling Congress Tournament of Section 2 of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Members of the squad were: C. Howland, A. Fero, .1. Forehilli, M. Batto, H. Kirker. W. Sorenson, .1. Yandervoort. J. Cassella, and E. Kennedy. 40 ►- Soccer With few of the same squad as last year’s district championship team, the Waterford High hooters experienced a mediocre season. The team won a dis- tinguished victory over Draper of Schenectady, reputedly the strongest team in the East. The season’s record shows three victories, four defeats, and four ties. The members of the team who defeated Draper 2-0 were: D. Dudden, H. Kirker, .J. Scarehilli, G. Gentile, F. Bowdy, C. Gambelli, J. Noonan, C. Doud. F. Bessette, W. Sorenson, H. Freidman, A. Wilson, J. Cicchinelli, B. Thompson, and E. Kennedy. r 1 41 )3— Personal Messages ADVERTISEMENTS 42 JS — Believe It Or Not TH IFT is still a virtue COHOES SAVINGS BANK Cohoes, N. Y. -4 43 )3— It’s The Ref reshing Thing to do. Albany Coca-Cola Bottling Company Albany, New York MORRALL STUDIOS, Inc. Portraiture of Quality Studio Located Wm. H. Frear Co., Inc. The New Pictorial Oil Painting Now Available Specially Priced S2.00 MORRALL is Authorized Photographers lor the FORDIAN Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1941 MALONEY THE FLORIST ALBERT E. CLEMENT Painting Contractor Our 14th Year 195 Columbia BURGESS PRINTING COMPANY Waterford, N. Y. 44 Fourth St. Phone 4 -■4 44 The Economical Way to Look Better Feel Better TrginrCTinrrM-T fvyvYirYTrrvvTrrgYTnrrTinrM’rvnnriTrrirrtnmp PDroOOOOOOOnOOOOOOOOOOO Prepare at m © is to ism Drink More Fresh Milk WATERFORD DAIRY Upper Third Street Waterford, N. Y. ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Phone Us at Wfd. 524 PRUYN COMPLIMENTS LUMBER CO. of the Mechanicville, N. Y. PARENT - TEACHERS WEBSTER PAPER AND SUPPLY COMPANY, Inc. ASSOCIATION Telephones Troy 2456 Albany 3-1261 Waterford, N. Y. RIES PAPER CO. 19 Congress St. Troy, N. Y. Phone Troy 2265 Wholesale Confectionery Complete Line Party Favors, Crepe Paper, Cups, Plates and seasonable merchandise —� sf 45 )■ - CORDIAL GREETINGS BROUGHTON’S from the GEORGE B. ROTH n |i The Old Reliable House DUSinfiSSraUo fi()6 FURS AND APPAREL U Ut lIlv)c (J kyj y V IIby v; FOR WOMEN to the 297 River St. comer Fulton St. 1941 Troy, N. Y. WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS Plan early lor one of the Compliments of following complete courses: ADRIENNE’S BEAUTY SHOP Accounting — Secretarial Business Administration 197 Remsen Street Stenographic — Civil Service Cohoes, N. Y. Office Machines — Salesmanship Personality Development BETTY SHOP Details will be sent on request. Phone 812 Address: 104 Remsen St. Cohoes. N. Y. ADERHOLD 4 BACKENSTO. Principals The Smartest Store in Cohoes JOHN F. WALSH RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE TROY, NEW YORK Makes available to young women of this vicinity a fully accredited college educa- tion at a minimum of expense. The college offers courses in Liberal Arts, Business BOYER’S Education, Home Economics, Nursing and Physical Education, and all programs Shoe Shine Parlor Hat Cleaner lead to the Bachelor's degree. 183 Remsen Street Yearly Tuition $375 Cohoes, N. Y. A catalogue and descriptive pamphlets will be sent upon request. Ice Cream Food Beverages PERKINS PETROLEUM SANTESPREE’S CORPORATION LUNCHEONETTE Agents for 22 White Street Cohoes, N. Y. Sinclair Refining Co. Gasoline — Motor Oil Tel. 991 Fuel Oil — Kerosene Where Friends Meet Cohoes, New York 40 ►- MILDRED ELLEY PRIVATE BUSINESS SCHOOL Exclusively For Girls The Select School of the Capital District Registered by N. Y. S. Board of Regents Trains High School Graduates For SUCCESS in Business Gives Training in Personality Development Secretarial Courses including Business Machines 642 Graduates Secured Positions in '40 Send for Catalogue TODAY Summer Session July 8 Fall Session September 3rd KOPCHA’S PASTRY SHOPPE Home of Real Quality 73 Broad Street Waterford. N. Y. Phone: Waterford 244 or 484 CHRIS. JENSEN Wholesale Confectioner Daggetts Chocolates, Fruits and Syrups 694 Fifth Avenue, Troy, N. Y. Phone North 906 Compliments of THOMAS H. MORRIS General Insurance of All Kinds 55 Broad Street Waterford, N. Y. P. A. DUNN Phone 432 Wfd. Successor to J. McGaffin Compliments QUANDT FUNERAL HOME CASINO THEATRE | Firm Serving Waterford VIC BURNS, Mgr. Since 1897 Compliments of SCHRAGER S Inc. Eugene St. Onge Beauty Shop Cleaners. Dyers 59 Main Street Furrier Cohoes. N. 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