Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1944 volume:

Copyright 1944 by Verna Dick Editor Doris Dupree Business Manager Francis Forget Advertising Manager The NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR A Yearbook Published by the Senior Class of the Waterford High School Volume XII 1944 Fordian Dedication We, the class of ’44, now parting from four years of vivid adventures and genial surroundings, take with us the memory of Miss Juanita McGarty, for whose friendship, helpful counsel, and kind understanding, we gratefully dedicate this book. Waterford High School m • Mr. Field: With one accord we raise our voices to honor your enlistment in the armed forces of our country. At the same time, we feel with deep regret the loss of one so eminent in our school’s leadership. We, the class of ’44, hope that you accomplish your mission with Godspeed and return home to us safely and soon. To the Members of the Class of 1944. I hope that the experiences of your high school days may help each of you to realize your highest potentialities for success and service to the world. Marian Ranney Five 1944 Forclian Dedication . Superintendent and Principal . Board of Education . “Fordian Staff” Resolution of Class of ’44 . Faculty........................ Editor’s Message Seniors . Classes . Activities . ... . Miscellaneous . . . . Advertisements .... Page 4 5 7 8 9 10, II . 12 . 13 . 39 . 47 . 57 . 63 Six Waterford High School Board of Education Mrs. James Glavin Wilbur Caney Harold Turner John W. Cooper Thomas Morris John F. Walsh Miss Ida Rogers Seven 1944 Fordian Verna Dick .......... Editor-in-Chief Doris Dupree .......... Business Manager Photography Board Marvin Hazzard........................Editor Feature Board Helen Wilson..........................Editor Literary Board Norma Diehl...........................Editor Sports Board John Normandin ........... Editor Art Board Jean Baker............................Editor Commercial Board Josephine Gimmelli....................Editor Advertising Board Francis Forget................ Eight Manager Waterford High School Resol tuition With the Class of ’44 we will have victory We will win when the others all have gone, To you who fail to believe it Just listen to our farewell song. We have fought thru’ these years with valiant study ’Ere we venture now—out into the world, With the Class of ’44 we will have victory And the blue and white banner unfurled. O, Class of 1944, lift loud your voice in song, And tell to all the great wide world of your life for—four years long; Shout out the tales of study hard, mixed with the hours of fun. Then proudly praise old Waterford High, for we are proud to be her son. O, Class of 1944, go meet the world today, Take every joy and each defeat along life’s rugged way; May true success and happiness attend your years of life And ever in your memories be the school of the red and white. O, Waterford High we salute you You will be here long after we depart, But no matter how' far we may travel You will always be dear to our heart. And when this wjar for survival is over, Still like a rock you will stand O, Waterford High we salute you, A sturdy fortress of our own native land. Norma Dif.hl, Vf.rna Dick Nine Waterford High School Charles H. Field .......... Superintendent Alfred University, B.S.; New York State College for Teachers, M.A. M. Marian Ranney.........................................Principal New York State College for Teachers, A.B.; M.A. John F. Coughlin ........ Social Studies, Science New York State College for Teachers, Buffalo, B.S. Margaret E. Fortune....................................Mathematics New York State College for Teachers, A.B.; Syracuse University, M.A. in Ed. Helen M. Gainor............................................English Syracuse University, A.B.; New York State College for Teachers, M.A. Nancy E. Gunther....................................Home Economics Russell Sage College, B.S. Doris A. Haley...........................................Librarian New York State College for Teachers, B.S. in Library Science Raymond C. Henry...............................................Art New York University, B.S. in Ed. M.A. in Ed. Jane Koncewicz . . _ J ...........................Mathematics College of St. Rose, A.B. Mary E. Lavvlor ........ English, Social Studies College of St. Rose, A.B. Juanita McGarty...........................................Commerce New York State College for Teachers, B.S. in C. W. Clinton Merritt................................Industrial Arts Oswego State Normal School; Columbia, B.S. Frederick Morris..........................Boy’s Physical Education Ithaca School of Physical Education; Syracuse University Loretta M. Rogan..................................Social Studies New York College for Teachers, A.B. Shirley J. Semelisky............................Physical Education Cortland State Teachers College, B.S. Arline Shaw.......................................School Nurse Cohoes Hospital, R.N.; Syracuse University, B.S. Sylvia F. Spraggins .......... Music Crane Dept.-Potsdam State College; Northwestern University Ursula Tetrault...............................French, English New York State College for Teachers, A.B.. M.A. Aileen M. Tiihonen................................Social Studies State Teachers College, Bridgewater, Mass. B.S. Judith H. Usewitz ........................................Commerce Russell Sage College, B.S. W. David Zelie ........... Science Union College, A.B. Eleven 1944 Fordian We Would Be Builders “So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When Duty whispers low, ‘Thou must,’ The youth replies, T can.’ ” —Emerson We of the class of ’44 have reached a momentary climax in our lives. We arc about to graduate from an institution which has been an integral part of our lives for as long as we can remember. Can we as fearless fledglings step into a bombed and bellowing world to sever the chains of war and to secure the bonds of peace? Our rowers have brought us into great waters, but on every shore we youth have answered the call. On the field of battle our comrades have spilt their precious blood; on the home front we work, buy bonds, and pray; and lastly we essay to fulfill our obligation on the educational front by seeking to know and to better understand the truth which can and must set all men free. Why have we responded to this challenging call to youth? Our patriotism is only the polish on the solid, deeper reason. The patriotic feeling is only a result of a contagious national emotion, but the reason we fight, die, and seek to build burns deeply within our individual souls. This noble reason is the root from which all of our other fighting motives spring. It is for the freedom to know and to do the right that we courageously go forth to answer a call which challenges our physical, mental, and moral qualities. What must we do as we step forth into these challenging waters? Madame Curie has put our duty simply but splendidly when she says, “Youth, take the torch of knowledge and build the palaces of the future.” Some of these palaces arc: a just and lasting peace, international harmony and brotherhood, and for all people an equal chance to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. However, all of our efforts shall ultimately aim in creating a “loftier race” where all men will strive to build the perfect man likened unto Christ. Verna Dick, Editor-in-CUiej. Twelve 1944 Fordian ■■i Juanita McCarty, Adviser Marvin Hazzard Verna Dick Jean Baker John Normandin . Verna Dick Raymond Conklin Norma Diehl Richard Bills . President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer Senators “Good, better, best! Never let it rest, ’Til your good is better And your better—best.” —Unknown. Fourteen The Senior Class officers were elected to serve in their respective positions perpetually. Waterford High School Our Defenders JANET O. REBMAN “Rcb” JOHN BURNS “Johnnie” Our Janet Rcbman went away to serve her country Johnnie Burns left class and books to up and go to war, strong, And every time we think of him, we seem to miss him We only pray that she’ll come back—and not before more, too long. Secretary 3; Treasurer 3; Latin Club 1; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Dancing Club 1, 2, 3. Lord, in all this world’s chaos and madness, where no peace nor safety dwelleth. we pray for the protection of our classmates who are fighting to squelch this turmoil. May their hearts be quieted by the awareness of Thy presence in times of deepest trouble; keep their minds pure, and guide them always in the paths of truth and righteousness. If it be in harmony with Thy will, send them speedily home to us. Amen. Fifteen 1944 Fordian ROSE ASCENZI “Rosie the Riveter” Rose Ascenzi—a very bright girl, As someone's “stenog will be a rare pearl. Dancing Club 1, 2; Yearbook 4; Bowling 2; Junior Red Cross 1; Senior Play Committee. Our cute Jeanie Baker, with the nice flaxen hair, Has made many a Senior admire and stare. Honor Society 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Presi- dent 2; Student Senate 3; Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 4, Art Club 4; Senior Play 4; Art Editor, Yearbook 4; Dancing Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1. ROBERT BERARI) “Bob” Timid and shy—ask him a favor— he'll do it or die. Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, Senior Play 4; Dancing Club 1; Athletic Board, Yearbook 4. RICHARD A. BILLS “Dick” Dick Bills—a handsome boy in our class As a great singer his years have passed. Student Senate 4; Dancing Club 3; Glee Club 4; Senior Play 4. Sixteen Waterford High School MARJORIE J. BLEIBTREY “Marg” Marjorie Bleibtrcy—A wonderful girl With her shy way of kindness has made a rare pearl. Girl Reserves 2; Photography Club 4; Year- book 4. LOURDES BOUCHARD Red” Lourdes Bouchard, our class composer, Is a popular lass with all who know Her. Dancing Club 1 ; Freshman Hop Committee 1 ; Yearbook 4; Bowling Club 2; Girls Athletic Association 2; Senior Play 4. BETTY K. BREAULT “Bet” Betty Breault, with her twinkling toes Travels to Johnstown for all of her Beaux. Junior Red Cross 2; Girl Reserves 2; Danc- ing Club 1, 2; Yearbook 4; Senior Play Com- mittee 4. WINIFRED R. BREEN “Winnie” Winnie Breen, cute and pert, Has all the boys on the alert. Dancing Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Costume Committee 4; Senior Yearbook Committee 4. Seventeen -J 1944 Fordian HELEN M. BROWN “Brownie Helen Brown, that bashful lass, Has a winning smile for whomever may pass. CARYL CHAPMAN “Kay-rl Our little Caryl Chapman is not very tall But has made up her mind to beat Seniors all. Dancing Club 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Year- book 4; Senior Play Committee 4. RAYMOND CONKLIN, JR. “Ray Ray Conklin, with his dark kinky hair; Has beautiful curls that make everyone stare. Dancing Club 1, 2; Stamp Club 1; Airplane Club 1; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Student Senate 2, 3, 4. MARION C. COONRADT “Blondie” Marion Coonradt, that changeable lady, Although she likes Khaki, she’s true to the Navy. Dancing Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Year- book 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Bowling 2, 3. Eighteen Waterford High School ROBERT J. COZZENS, JR. “Bob Bob Cozzens seems to be so quiet and slow, He’d have lots more fun if he’d let himself go. Monitor 3, 4; Manager of Varsity Basket- ball 4; Stamp Club 1; Airplane Club 2. £ fi-Mb CAROLYN M. CURRIER JL Curr} If you are looking for fun when out on a date, Call our Carolyn Currier—but not too late. Dancing Club 1,2; Secretary of Latin Club 1; Class President 3; Brain Trust 4; Art Club 4; Senior Play 4; Yearbook Committee 4; Glee Club 4. VERNA E. DICK “Dick” Verna Dick’s a pianist—who also writes prose, Bringing music and cheer wherever she goes. Secretary 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Senate 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Vice-Presi- dent 4; Newspaper 1, 2, 3; Brain Trust 4; Fire Drill Squad; Senior Play 4; Editor-in- chief, Yearbook 4; D. A. R. good citizenship; Dancing Club; Latin Club 1. NORMA H. DIEHL “Diehl” If you want any song to go off with a bang, Call Norma Diehl—she’s one of our gang. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing Club 1, 2; Honor Society 3, 4; Student Senate 4; Assem- bly Speaker 4; Literary Editor of Yearbook 4; Bowling 2; Newspaper Club 1, 2, 3; Brain Trust 4; Vice-President 3; Secretary, Glee Club 3; Winner School Oratorical Contest 1; Winner County Oratorical Contest 3. Nineteen 1944 Fordian DONALD DUDDEN “Don” Donny Dudden, that cute little guy, Perhaps it’s his size, that makes him so shy. President 1; Soccer 1, 2; Festival Committee 2; Senator 2, 3 ; Ring Committee 3; Yearbook 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Dancing Club 1. o' r Vv tax; tt • DORIS J. DUPREE - Do Doy Doris Dupree a chubby little girl, Dances with guys who give her a whirl Girl Reserves; Junior Red Cross; Victory Corps, Girls’ Athletic Association; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary, Senior Choir 4; Brain Trust 4; Student Senate 3; Press Club 1, 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Dancing Club, Senior Play 4; Business Manager Yearbook 4; National Honor Society. LENA FALCONE “Lee” Lena Falcone looks reserve and quiet, But when you know her she sure is a riot. Dancing Club 1, 2; Ring Committee 3; Pin Committee 4, Cheerleader 4. FRANCIS W. FORGET “France” Francis Forget, our Senior Class lover, Has read “True Romances” from cover to cover. Senior Play 4; Basketball 4; Dancing Club 1, 2; Photography Club 4; Manager of Advertis- ing Committee, Senior Yearbook; Dance Com- mittee; Art Club. Twenty JOSEPHINE A. GIMMELLI “Phinney” Joscy Gimmelli that peppy little lass, Has made a big hit with our Senior Class. Photography Club 4, Dancing Club 1, 2; Student Senate 1; Senior Play 4; Bowling Club 2, 3; Freshman Hop Committee 1; Festival Committee 2; Cheerleader 4; Commercial board, Yearbook 4. ELIZABETH M. GURKA “Betty” Betty Gurka as spry as a chick On the basketball floor gives us all a big kick. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Club, 2; Yearbook 4. MARVIN E. HAZZARD “Hap” Marvin Hazzard, our esteemed class president, Will to the White House surely be sent. Dancing 1, 2; Photography Board, Year- book 4; President 4; Stamp Club 1; Brain Trust 4; Senior Play 4. EDNA M. HIGGINS “Ed” Eddie Higgins—a vivacious miss— Will never her flirtatious ways dismiss. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Dancing Club; 1; Senior Plav Committee 4; Bowling Club 2, 3. Twenty-one 1944 Fordian ALBERT J. MAZULA “Al Albert Mazula, so very well-groomed, Is never in need of a comb and whisk broom. Student Senate 1; Dancing Club 1, 2, 3; Stamp Club, Model Club, Senior Play. WILLIAM MA7AILA “Willie” 1-2-3-boi—ing, here comes our Willie, As peppy as a clown and just as silly. Baseball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1 ; Bowling 3; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Basketball 3, 4; Dancing Club, Stamp Club. JOHN NORMANDIN “Stinky” Johnnie Normandin, a basketball star, With his all-around talent has traveled very far. Photography Club, Treasurer, Senior Class; Sports Editor, Yearbook; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Track 2; Bowling 3; Base- ball 2; Senior Play 4; Dancing Club 1. ALFRED NEALER “Al” Al Nealer is so quiet, Al Nealer is so shy, That if a lady smiled at him, I’m sure that he would die. Twenty-two Waterford High School 4 JOHN J. OPELA “Ope” Johnny Opela, a genial good guy, Is never quiet and certainly not shy. Soccer 2; Camera Club 4; Senior Play 4; Advertising Committee, Yearbook 4. VIOLA M. OPITZ “Peter Viola Opitz, a quiet little gal, To every Senior sure is a pal. Dancing Club 1 ; Girl Reserves 1,2; Student Senate 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play Com- mittee 4. VERNA L. SCARRY “Veni' Verna Scarry, with her curly black hair, Makes the girls jealous—makes the fellows stare. Girl Reserves 1, 2; Dancing Club 1 ; Glee Club 4; Victory Corps. HELEN STASKO “Helen” Helen Stasko so tender and small, Has lovely dark eyes—is the belle of the ball. Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3; Dancing Club I, 2; Treasurer 4; Yearbook 4; Freshman Hop Com- mittee 1. Twenty-three 1944 Fordian FREDERICK A. WILLETTS Freddie3 Our Freddie Willetts is slender and tall, And to his way of thinking he’s kind to them all. Dancing Club 1; Bowling 3; Cross-Country 3; Monitor 3, 4; Fire Drill Air Raid Squad 3, 4; Basketball 4; Senior Play 4. HELEN WILSON “Blondie” Our Helen Wilson is a “Sharp lass. She dresses with chic and surely has class. Latin Club; Dancing Club 1; Bowling Club 2, 3; Banquet 3; Cheerleader 4; Choir 4; W. P. A. Dance Committee 4. HOWARD M. SWATLING, JR. Swat3 Howard Swatling, that bashful guy Why, oh, why, are you quite so shy? Dancing 1, 2; Senior Play 4; Model Club; Yearbook 4. LOIS E. SWATLING Loadie’ “Loadie” Swatling, with her dancing feet, Always makes a hit with whomever she meets. Senior Play Committee 4; Class Pin Com- mittee 4; Dancing Club 1, 2; Yearbook 4; Bowling 2, 3. Twenty-four Waterford High School J J-J ’sT ROBERT WOODIN Bob Woodin, the boy from Halfmoon, When he flashes that smile, the Senior girls swoon. Dancing Club 1, 2; Model Club; Cross- country. THERESA A. ZICCARDI T rese Theresa Ziccardi who is quiet and shy, Is the gal who catches our president’s eye. Dancing Club 1, 2; Senior Play Committee 4; Yearbook 4; Stationery Committee 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. Class Song (To the tune of “With My Head in the Clouds”) We’ve wandered far, Along life’s busy road, We’ve had our ups and our downs, We won’t forget, All the fun that we’ve had, When we’re somewhere out there. We will stop and think, And recall the fun in those days of long gone by, And our hearts will return to those good days of yore, With the class of old ’44. We're on our way, In this great world of ours, We’ve got a big job to do, We won’t regret, All the time that we’ve spent, ’Neath the red and the white. We will work our way, To the highest hill, With the knowledge we have gained, And we’ll gaze through the past As we have done before To the class of old ’44. Lourdes Bouchard Twenty-five 1944 Fordian When back in ’41 B. C. we into the ninth grade came, We Seniors thought to storm the world To seek and strive for fame. We thought, right then, that we were “sharp,” That run the school we would, Our books to use for ornaments, dispense with if we could. But we soon found—to our dismay One thing they failed to mention, That every week-day afternoon, Miss Ranney kept detention. We started off with one big bang—the high school Freshman Hop, ’Twas after that—we should have known that it was time to stop. For every day the evil lurked on far corners of the map ’Til it crept upon us one cold night—our dreaded foe the “Jap”. After December of ’41, because we were at w'ar, Dark days befell the lowly Class of 1944. The great Soiree that was to be All fun for the young “Soph” clan Turned out to be just one big “flop,” ’Cause no girl had a man. The cars were all in flannel wrapped, The tires gone from sight, And to get to a dance in the old “she-bang” We siphoned gas all night. Our Junior year was quite a “wreck,” No Prom was there for us, For we w'ere still at war, you know, But did we make a fuss? I can’t say we did, this Senior gang. Twenty-six Waterford High School When plans were in a “muss” And we rode to our Junior Banquet, On a Waterford-Thomas St. bus. This year has been our year of years. It’s ’44 you know, And every one in the Senior Class, Sees that it’s time to go. But let me tell you ’45 gang, There won’t always be a war; Your years ahead are better than ours, With wonderful things in store. Maybe next year ’twill all be over, And Senior hearts will be in clover ’Cause Texaco gas at a cent a gallon Is sold on the corner by old Fred Allen. And Major Bowes to every new star, Gives away free, a Chrysler car, ’Tis then that you’ll hold those Proms again, You’ll laugh, we’re sure—but we can’t say when. So Juniors—when you read the lore Of the famous Class of ’44, Please note that we, the Senior gang, Hope that the future holds quite a “bang” For next to us—we think you’re swell, Our noble successors—we wish you well! Norma H. Diehl Tiventy-seven 1944 Fordian Song Impressions Rose Ascenzi Jean Baker . Marjorie Bleibtrey Lourdes Bouchard Betty Breault Winifred Breen . Caryl Chapman . Marion Coonradt Carolyn Currier . Verna Dick Norma Diehl Doris Dupree Lena Falcone Josephine Gimmelli Elizabeth Gurka . Viola Opitz Janet Rebman Helen Stasko Helen Wilson Theresa Ziccardi Robert Berard Richard Bills Don Dudden Francis Forget . Marvin Hazzard . Albert Mazula William Mazula . Alfred Nealer John Normandin John Opela Howard Swatling Fred Willetts Robert Woodin . Kenneth Abbott . Lois Swatling Helen Brown Cyril Michon Ray Conklin Robert Cozzens . Edna Higgins Verna Scarry Miss McGarty Room 307 . ‘Ho . . . “Rosie the Riveter” [Jeanne With the Light Brown Hair . “Charming” . . “The Lady in Red” “Twinkle-toes” . “Stay As Sweet As Ton Are” . “When I Grow Up” “Tou Are My Sunshine” “Sharp as a Tack” . “My Ideal” “She’s Just a Sailor’s Sweetheart” . “The Marine’s Hymn” “With My Head In the Clouds” “I’m Saving My Love for Bill” “Praise the Lord and Pass the—Money” You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby” . “Angel of Mercy” . “Love is a Merry-Go-Round” “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” ....................“Dark Eyes” “Sleepy-Time Boy” “Stop, You’re Breaking My Heart” ...................“Small Fry” . “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” I’d Rather Be Right Than President” “Call Me Darling” . . “Hard-Hearted Hannah” . . . . “The Dreamer” “Now That You’re Gone” . . . “The Volga Boatman” . “Old McDonald Had A Farm” . “Slender, Tender and Tall” v You Gonna Keep ’em Down On the Farm” “Man in the Moon” . . . “Embraceable You” . “In My Solitude” . . “Music, Maestro Please!” . “Say it with Flowers” I’m Not Lazy—I’m Just Dreaming” . “Happy in Love” Sweetheart of My Childhood Days” . . . “Any Bonds Today?” . . . . “Take it Easy” Twenty-eight Waterford High School First we have Lourdes Bouchard, with her keen and sparkling wit, As a radio comedienne she’s sure to be a hit. And Ray Conklin with his nonchalant air. As a man about town, he’s so devil may care. And little Don Dudden with his manner so shy, Will be mayor of Waterford ere time goes by. While Marian Coonradt so slight and slender, As a lady bouncer her services will render. And Edna Higgins who has a way with the men, Is now being courted by no less than ten. Betty Brcault, we all know, is a jitterbug at heart, In Arthur Murray’s studio she’s bound to get her start. And Helen Brown, a shy, modest student, Will be a good business woman because she’s so prudent. And Francis Forget so witty and gay, As a radio announcer will get a huge pay. And Bob Berard who’s a sensible fellow, ‘ Has gone in for music and is playing the cello. Then comes Marvin Ilazzard, a brilliant lad is he, He’s since become a lawyer, and collects a monstrous fee. And Winifred Breen so slender and fair, Has taken to dancing, and is teamed with Astaire. And Richard Bills with his dark curly hair, Has been hired by Fitch’s and is now on the air. (W.G.Y.) And Lena Falcone with her vigor and vim, Is now a Powers Model because she’s so slim. While Betty Gurka who strives for the best, Has bought a Dude Ranch and is living out West. And Josephine Gimmelli so peppy and jolly, Is starred in New York as the Queen of the Follies. 1944 Fordian And Marjorie Bleibtrey so little and neat. Will make a good wife because she’s so sweet. And then there’s Jean Baker, who always wears a smile, We all will agree, she’s sure to be in style. And Carolyn Currier, who’s wit we all know, Is famed throughout the nation as the hit of the show. Our favorite genius, Verna Dick, played the piano exceedingly well, Now she’s starring at Carnegie Hall, with great talent, critics tell. Alfred Nealer who had such curly hair, Is modeling for Kreml as the man who didn’t care. A tragedy came to the radio world, you know, Cyril Michon lost his voice just a year or so ago. A1 Mazula, who wore all those sharp clothes back in “’44”, Is just a bum—a knight of the road. John Opela never came back from his voyage across the sea, He spied a mermaid on a rock—or so they all tell me. Remember when Lois Swatling was Queen of the Eastern Star, Well, they still call Lois “Queenie” but not for the same reason by far. Johnny Normandin just isn’t around and with us as before, You see, he was driving that old “Chev” and, well—he can’t drive anymore. Willie Mazula got sick of Waterford, sick of school and sick of being a hick, So Willie borrowed a quarter from A1 and went cross-country on a “pogo-stick.” Fred Willetts is still just as solemn and tall and still just as slender, His profession keeps him in the old home town for he is nowr school furnace tender. Viola Opitz, the blonde with the big blue eyes, Married the richest guy on Wall Street for money she won’t deny One who is on trial for murder now is Verna Scarry, You sec, some poor guy accidentally called her “Scerna Varry.” Kenny Abbott is still running after that girl with red hair, But he doesn’t get a chance with her ’cause that other guy’s still there. Norma Diehl is now up at Marshall’s because she lost her mind, While staying up till 3 o’clock studying science of some kind. Thirty Waterford High School Helen Wilson made quite a hit in our Senior Play, So she went straight to Moscow to learn more about the Russian Ballet. Helen Stasko started to hitch-hike to Hollywood for fame, But a man in a beautiful limousine soon changed her mind and her name. Janet Rcbman’s nursing life couldn’t last too long, Her career ended when a football man from Chicago came along. Bob Woodin still feeds the chickens early in the morn, But a society dame is his new chick and he feeds her all his corn. Howard Swatling, the boy w'ho used to be so shy, Became a New York playboy, and now is riding high. Theresa Ziccardi is still quite cute and small, But as Ford Mill’s boss she scares them all. Bob Cozzcns who used to be shy, Has bought an airplane and is now flying high. Caryl Chapman who was very small, Is now in a circus—she’s 7' tall. Rose Ascenzi who had curly black hair. Is posing for Drene—makes everyone stare. Now Doris Dupree was chubby and cute. Today she’s a gun moll—steals all of the loot. Thirty-one Who’s Who 1944 Fordicin Pin Up Girl . Norma Diehl Pin Up Boy .......... John Normandin Girl I’d Like Most to Date ....... Jean Baker Boy I’d Like Most to Date ....... Richard Bills Class Flirt—Girl ......... . Edna Higgins Class Flirt—Boy . Francis Forget Wittiest Girl .......... Carolyn Currier Wittiest Boy .......... William Mazula Class Chatterboxes Kenneth Abbott, Josephine Gimmelli Most Bashful Girl ......... . Helen Browm Most Bashful Bov ......... Howard Swatling Best Dancer—Girl ......... Jean Baker Best Dancer—Boy . Francis Forget Best Sport—Girl ......... Lourdes Bouchard Best Sport—Boy ......... John Normandin Girl Doing Most for Class of ’44 Verna Dick Boy Doing Most for Class of ’44 ...... Marvin Hazzard First Lady .......... Verna Dick Future President ......... Marvin Hazzard Peppiest Girl .......... Josephine Gimmelli Peppiest Boy .......... William Mazula Most Cheerful Girl ......... Josephine Gimmelli Most Cheerful Boy ......... Robert Woodin Best Dressed Girl ......... . Helen Wilson Best Dressed Boy . . . . Albert Mazula Class Clown Picture This Carolyn Currier not snapping her gum. Verna Dick getting a red mark. Josephine Gimmelli with blonde hair. Donald Dudden 5' 5 . Dick Bills with his hair messed up. William Mazula with his mouth closed. Howard Swatling creating a disturbance. Alfred Nealcr on time for school. Norma Diehl becoming a second Greta Garbo. William Mazula Francis Forget without his school-girl complexion Kenny Abbott not speaking to Eleanor. Janet Rcbman an old maid. Theresa walking home without Marvin. Johnny Normandin without “Ope”. Betty Gurka not mentioning defense stamps. Fred Willetts weighing 200. Doris Dupree not going to a Square Dance. Helen Wilson meeting Ronald Reagan. Thirty-two Waterford High School To begin with, we, the Senior Class, haven’t much to offer—an old Sinatra Record and Willie Mazula’s booties. But, now, that our time in old Waterford High is drawing short, we Seniors have decided to leave some of our “outstanding” worldly possessions to the on-coming victims of 1945. May 22, 1944 To Whom It May Concern: We, the Class of 1944, with full powers of mind and consent of will do declare this document to be our last will and testament. Special Bequests To Pat Holton, Betty Gurka leaves her “position” as stamp collector for the Senior Class—also her melodious voice yelling—“Money for sta-amps.” Winnie Breen leaves to her constant companions, Marion Dwyer and Anna Cerqua, one roller skate each, with the request that the girls use the skates to better advantage than she. To Charles Clough, Kenny Abbott wills his constant companion Eleanor Bouchard. Helen Brown leaves to Doris Bonneau her quietness in class. Our “class flirt”, Edna Higgins leaves her title, bear traps, fish net, and lasso to Marion Lear, a most deserving Junior—(Good Hunting). Carolyn Currier leaves one package of pure, unadulterated “Beech Nut Gum” to “Evy” Smith, in hopes that she has better luck chewing in Room 304. Willie Mazula bequeaths his methods of slow torture of Mile. Te’ to Marvin Adler—If la belle mademoiselle doesn't end up cutting paper dolls this year with Willie—she certainly will next year with “Marv”. Howard Swatling leaves his shyness to Mary Ann Ryan in hopes that she will use it to good advantage. Fred Willetts leaves some of his height to Bill Fero, and requests that Bill be able to reach the basket without straining himself. To “Nit” Hartnett, Marvin Hazzard wills his trials and tribulations as president of the Senior Class—also a baby-blue straight jacket for the obvious purpose. Thirty-three 1944 Fordian To Kay Kelvington, Verna Dick leaves her baby brother “Spruce”. Hope you can handle the situation, Kay. Doris Dupree leaves her wonderful business ability to Betty Quackenbush. Our “Phinney” Gimmelli leaves a box of Wheaties and her “vip”, “vim” and “vigor” to Marjorie Swayze. Norma Diehl wills her title as “Pin-Up Girl of 1944” to Mary Shear; also, her false eyelashes, wooden leg, and Veronica Lake wig, in the hope that Mary will be a success in 1945. Helen Wilson leaves to Anne Clement six sweaters and a string of pearls to provide the basis for Anne’s new Senior Wardrobe in ’45. Miss McGarty leaves to Miss Gainor and Mrs. Usewitz a one-way ticket to Poughkeepsie. Padded cells aren’t too uncomfortable, ladies. Lastly, and in all seriousness, we, the Seniors leave the class of 1945 a great memory. We bequeath them the good fortune that we have had as students in the “little red school house” that has meant so much to us. We leave them the guidance and help of all our teachers—the majesty and pride of the grand building that has sheltered us from the storms of life. To you, Juniors, wc leave Room 507 (if you want it) and the sound of Miss McGarty’s voice yelling: “Bring all your money—I’ll take what we need to pay for the tickets, dances, stamps and bond raffles, and give you what is left.” (lc) May good fortune be yours— (Signed) Norma Dif.hl Witnessed By: Archie the Cockroach Umbreago Mahf.table the Cat Thirty-four Waterford High School •G-Uftk Thirty-five SE iou U 44 THE CLASS OF 1944 WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL presents “YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU” A comedy in three acts by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Directed by MISS HELEN GAINOR Presented by permission of The Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Thursday and Fr dayy March 23, 24, 1944 8:15 Waterford High School CAST Penelope Sycamore Essie .... Rheba .... Paul Sycamore . Mr. De Pinna Ed .... Donald . . . . Martin Vanderhof Alice .... Henderson . Tony Kirby . Boris Kolenkhov . Mr. Kirby Mrs. Kirby . Three Men . John Normandin, Robt. Woodin, Robt. Berard Olga .... Thirty-seven 1944 Fordian Thirty-eight Waterford High School 944 Fordian Junior C Judith Usewitz Norman Hartnett William Fero Mary Ann Ryan . Doris Bonneau . Patricia Holton , Elizabeth Quacke Charles Clough,- fW President, iaf-President U SecretJrrf The Junior Class conducted a Dance earlv iiT war bond and stamp auction was hcla during the rod f f, Drive. n first semester. A fe Fourth War Loan One of the highlights of the Junior Class activities vas the arrival of the class rings in February. —' - T 7 l ji • I jit � Loretta M. Rogan, Adviser Jj 7 Douglas Clark ........ President S Richard Reich.....................................Vice-President Marjorie Curtin ....... Secretary Emma Castracani........................................Treasurer Bruce Dick i Alfred Martin f - _ ,, T ..........................Senators Marguerite Lemieux 1 Emma Castracani ; The Sophomore Class held a “Sport Hop” in December. Santa Claus was present, and every one had a wonderful time. In February, the Class of ’46 successfully held an auction in which the par- ticipants raised money to avenge the 3,000 casualties of Tarawa. 1 Forty-one fi nH Waterford High School 1944 Fordian John Ryan Vice-President Joan Norton .... George Brown .... Treasurer Marjorie Palmatekr 'J Richard Gillespie . Senators Wardell Schoonmaker The Freshman Class held a “Candy” Dance on the 7th day of January 1944. They also held a war bond auction during the week of the Fourth War Loan Drive. J 1« T Forty-two ' ' fyafilrfM Wgh School L -P ,A V 4 L 1 A. 't W 1 � cW' nr4 0 V Miss Tetrault, Miss Lawlor, Advisers J f s Roberts . '. . ERNIANI Brierley ED Rf.O Donald Bluteau Janice Gero . hx+J President tJ . - mAAs ■ Vice-President 1 4 . . Secretary ‘'6o3 • l 'V ., '.• 4 ' y v .V T reasurer Senators Miss Koncf.wicz, Room 207 Adviser A. Wilkes . R. Kasupski H. Murphy D. Brundige . R. Dupree . . President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Senator Forty-four 1 Waterford High School ( Miss Tiihonen, Room 206 Adviser Robert Morin . President Ronald Tf.nEyck Vice-President Richard Cornetti Secretary Mr. Coughlin,''Room 209 Adviser I • '• c A . J. Hebert J. SuRPRENANT J. Sober J. Hart J. Surprenant . President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Senator Forty-live 1944 Fordian Teacher's Idiosyncrasies Miss McGarty ........ “Has anybody any money?” Miss Gainor ......... “You automatically fail.” Mrs. Haley..............“I’m not issuing any more warnings.” Mrs. Rogan ....... “What’s your excuse this time?” Mr. Henry ........ “It’s great. Yes, it’s great.” Miss Fortune....................................“Quiet!” Mrs. Usewitz ....... “You’ll be out of here in 2 seconds.” Miss Semelisky..................“Stay on the Black line.” Mr. Zelie .......... “That’s another check.” Miss Gunther ............ “Shush1” Mrs. Spraggins..................“Will you calm down!” Mr. Coughlin.....................“All right, Quiet now.” Miss Tetrault..................“Vite! Commc un lapin” Mr- Morris..........................“Take ’em around” Miss Ranney ....... “The assignment for tomorrow is” Forty-six Waterford High School ACTIVITIES Forty-seven 1944 Fordian Student Senate Helen Gainor Counselors Officers Patricia Holton .... Marguerite Lemieux . Emma Castracani Norma Diehl .... Ursula Tetrault . . President . . Secretary . . Treasurer . Assembly Speaker This school year has been the most eventful one in our history of student gov- ernment. Not only has the Senate taken over the handling of assembly programs, but it has also conducted an enormously successful war bond auction, sponsored the Christmas project program, and presented an installation service. The Senate also maintains a student bulletin board, and it plans to have an original Alma Mater written. We hope for the nate s coytinucd success after such a spectacular year. J y Forty-eight Waterford High School Forty-nine 1944 Fordian t tit t f t t t t • 9 £ X i. i 1 14 J 1 1 � I I- ♦ „,f 1.1 ,!},Uf i| £ 4 A A .� 1 1 1. -1 «, ' | £. l.i Directed by Mrs. Spraggins and accompanied by Verna Dick, the members of the Senior Choir presented a Christmas program and a Spring Concert. 3 Fifty Waterford High School Orpheia Club The Orpheia Club, which was organized in Sept. 1943 by Mrs. Spraggins, is composed of Freshman girls. This group sang at the Christmas program and Spring Concert. Fifty-one buj v, £-■ o. yibistL ■ L6rv a)m yi Uyv t 1 Vv -a fv ,_ J b- K i '- 4 1944 Fordian ft ■ C ft 1 L ' i f v 1 A , ft ■Ji, rv'' o 4 ( i I (y M H X jfiutks . r a Junior Choir v The Junior Choir sang at the Christmas program and the Spring Concert. pThis group, composed of persons from the Junior High School, is directed by Mrs. Spraggins. j! £z. r y7 Waterford High School Fifty-three Fifty-jour Waterford High School Because of gasoline rationing and many other restrictions, the team’s schedule was temporarily cut. The schedule, consisting of twelve games, started in late January. The team was very successful—winning six out of the first nine games: The Varsity consisted of: Captain, John Normandin, William Mazula, Bruce Dick, Francis Forget, William Fero, Robert Berard, and Fred Willetts. Games Score Wfd. Oppon. Heatly 24 43 St. Peters (Sar.) 32 28 Heatly 40 38 St. Peters (Sar.) 29 27 Mechanicville 12 36 Stillwater 29 31 St. Marys (H. F.) 39 31 Berlin (Central) 54 13 St. Marys (H. F.) 48 16 Berlin (Central) Mechanicville Stillwater Games Lost Cheerleaders were Jean Baker, Josephine Gimmelli, Helen Wilson, and Mar- jorie Curtin. Fifty-five 1944 Fordian Junior Varsity Because of transportation and other war restrictions, the Junior Varsity’s schedule was limited. Their schedule, which consisted of six games, gave them just enough practice for their Varsity year. So far, the team has won three out of four games—defeating Heatly J. V. twice, and Stillwater J. V. once, while losing only to Mechanicville. The first five consisted of Kenneth Cramer, Marvin Adler, Charles Clough, Clifford Tironi, and Wardell Schoonmaker. Cheerleaders were Mary Ann Ryan, Lena Falcone, Emma Castracani, and Marian Lear. Fifty-six Waterford High School � Fifty-seven 1944 Fordian C. KV I N Q_ O N5 Fifty-eight Waterford High School K. P Thomf 0 L N Fifty-nine 1944 Fordian COMPLAINT TO AN EMPTY FURNACE Oh, furnace, you were once so full of coal, But now you’re nothing but a great black hole. Oh, how I wish that you were full again So I could have once more my cozy den. And once again sit in my comfy chair Without exposure to such chilly air. But, alas, since coal is now hard to get— Is there naught else to do but sit and fret? Why, no! Although it will mean added toil, I know what to do. I’ll convert to oil! RIDDLES I shine like the sun sometimes in my life, I’m a symbol of friendship and undying love The soft, slippery, and satiny hands of maids, Are things I seek. Now who am I? I’m sold in various colors, sizes, and shapes, The women weigh me down with weighty collections, But men usually use me for my true creation Since I am purchased for pecuniary purposes. Who am I? I wave in the wind of the wintry season. But in summer still I carry my colors. I am mighty and magnificent in the gray ground I stand, I shelter all singers and sweethearts of nature. All of you see me. Who am I? I listen to conversations, I give away secrets, I have a mouth and an ear, But I cannot talk. Who am I? I live in the ocean, On top or far below, But wherever I go I am hunted. When I am in trouble, To the bottom I go. But even then I am not safe. What am I? Sixty •auueuiqns 'auoqdopt 'oo.it ‘qooqiotpod ‘Sutyj : sjo.wsuy Waterford High School Moving Up Day Song Oh Seniors kind and debonaire Where do you go today? We’ll miss your joyous chatter When you are far away. Beginning life’s brave battle Your banners bright unfurled Move Up! Move Up! Where ere you go Out in the wide, wide world. Oh Juniors gay and carefree Where do you go today? Life’s merry whirl is calling you But Field’s rule still holds sway. Miss Ranney watches over you Fine fledglings to behold. Move Up! Move Up! We welcome you Into the Senior fold. Sixty-one 1944 Fordian Oh Sophomores bold and daring Where do you go today? With Math and French and Latin With English you must stay. Your wise but youthful bearing So pleasant to behold. Move Up! Move Up! We welcome you Into the Junior fold. Oh Freshman green and budding Where do you go today? Your Science 9 is in the bag Your shyness tucked away, Your clear and shining faces Are pleasant to behold. Move Up! Move Up! We welcome you Into the Sophomore fold. Sibbald Canf.y Waterford High School Sixty-three WAR WORK ?' FUTURE Unlike many war plants, Reis expects to keep its workers as busy with post-war, civilian work as with war work. Underwear is needed badly for our own civilians and for the relief and rehabilitation of Europe. Help now to meet this need. Reis offers light, clean work for girls under homelike condi- tions at good pay. Sewing is worth knowing. Learn and earn at Reis. W THE FORD MANUFACTURING CO. 123 NO. SECOND STREET WATERFORD, N. Y. Producers of UNDERWEAR - SPORTSWEAR Bearing The Nationally Advertised Nationally Famous Reis Trade-Mark Sixty-four “CHICKS” CONFECTIONERY 34 Broad Street Compliments of MAUD REBMAN Dress Shoppe JOHN HIGGINS CO. A FRIEND Pharmacists Since 1844 Waterford, New York — THOMAS H. MORRIS Insurance of All Kinds Compliments of DR. H. F. WALLER THE LLOYD STUDIO Everything in Photography of Artistic Quality GROUP AND COMMERCIAL WORK OF ALL KINDS AND GRADES A Complete Line of Frames in All Styles and Sizes SPECIALIZING IN SCHOOL ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHS 51 Third Street, Troy, New York Phone: Troy 1068 CHARLES J BRADY POST NO. 235 AMERICAN LEGION Sixty-five RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE Troy New York Makes available to young women of this vicinity a college education at a fully accredited institution. The Col- lege offers courses in Liberal Arts, Business Education, Home Econom- ics, Nursing and Physical Education. ALL PROGRAMS LEAD TO THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE Yearly Tuition $375 A catalogue and descriptive pamphlets will be sent upon request. Telephone Troy 6953 JACK’S MEN’S SHOP High Grade Dress and Work Clothes HABERDASHERY 339 River St. Troy, N. Y. NORTHSIDE CASH MARKET QUALITY MEATS and GROCERIES 101 Saratoga Avenue Phone Wfd. 588 PRUYN LUMBER and SUPPLY CO., Inc. Mechanicville, N. Y. Phone: Waterford 524 Compliments of MARCELLA BEAUTY SHOPPE Waterford, N. Y. Phone Wfd. 300 LAVENDER’S BOOK SHOP New Address 273 River Street, Troy Next to Union Furniture Co. Books, Stationery, School Books and Supplies “Old Book” Dept. Phone Troy 3069 H. S. CARLETON, HARDWARE 43 Broad Street Plumbing and Heating — Sheet Metal Work B.P.S. PAINTS AND SUPPLIES Phone Wfd. 115 “QUALITY and SERVICE” By L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY Attleboro, Mass. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND STATIONERS Represented by A. M. HODGKINS P. O. 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