Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1948 volume:

THE 1948 Jordi tan PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR CLASS WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL WATERFORD, NEW YORK Dedication We gratefully dedicate this volume to the memory of Mayor John F. Walsh. Throughout our school years he served the town both as Mayor and member of the Board of Education. His services to the community and the school will long be remembered. [2] The class of 1948 is to be congratulated on the publication of this new and different yearbook. You have had to change your ideas and plans and adapt them to a difficult situation. The result is here for all to see. If you will continue to approach your problems with the same determination and adaptability as you demonstrated in the publication of this book, my wish for your future success and happiness will become a reality. Charles H. Field The publication af a yearbook brings to each senior who has had a part in its preparation a real sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, for it marks the successful completion of a task which required long and careful planning, cooperation, and hard work. Congratulations, seniors! May this book be for each of you something more than an album of memories. May it symbolize for you also the hope and promise of a bright future. In that future may you find success and happiness in full measure. Marian Ranney Board of Education President .................................... THOMAS H. MORRIS Treasurer ..................................... ALLEN D. BISHOP Clerk ..........................................LOUIS R. BRESLIN OTHER MEMBERS LOUIS MOSLEY MRS. LA VERNE CONKLIN GEORGE FLYNN MRS. JEFF BUSHA MRS. JAMES GLAVIN WILBUR CANEY HAROLD TURNER The Board meets the first Tuesday of each month in the office of Charles H. Field, Superintendent of schools to discuss and carry out matters relating to the two Waterford Public Schools. [4] Editor's Message A little work, a little play To keep us going—and so good-day! A little warmth, a little light Of love's bestowing—and so good-night! A little fun to match the sorrow Of each day's growing—and so, good-morrow! A little trust that when we die We reap our sowing—and so—good-bye! du Maurier Work, play, warmth, light, fun, sorrow, trust, these are the ingredients of our high school career. We have overcome obstacles clumsily at times, at others we have overcome them rather ingeniously, and now we must meet one of our greatest problems, a problem which has confronted and will always confront us, but which now takes on greater magnitude than ever before— the future. For thirteen (at times, long) years our lives have been planned for us, and now we must go forth and plan our own lives. There are many preparations we can make—still we seem wholly unready to become part of this fast-moving world. When we do find our places in this world, let us hope that when looking back through this yearbook we will recall the cherished memories of our high school years and be able to say, at least one thing finished in this hasty world. [5] Yearbook Staff Editor-in-Chief ................................. FRANCES CURRIER Assistant Editor .................................... JANET NIXON Literary Board .............JANET NIXON, JANE CRAVEN, JANICE GERO TOM MALCOLM Business Board.................LOIS THOMPSON, NATALIE MORRISSEY ANN CICCHINELLI Commercial Board................. LORRAINE LEMIEUX, PEGGY MOORE MARY GIMMELLI Art Board .........................HARRIETT HILLIS, RUTH BRIERLEY Sports Board .................................. BOB MONTGOMERY Photography Board .......... LOUISE PATERNIANI, DOROTHY HOLCOMB TED COZZENS Feature Board.................... RUTH BRIERLEY, FRANCES CURRIER HARRIETT HILLIS Advertising Board ............... LILLIAN ASHDOWN, JANE CRAVEN BARBARA JOHNSON [7] Commerce Juanita McGarty Superintendent Charles H. Fields School Nurse Arlene Shaw Home Economics Elizabeth Ensign Principal and Latin M. Marian Ranney French Ursula Tetrault Mathematics Bruno B. Baker Music Angela DeMino Industrial Arts English-Social Studies W. Clinton Merritt Kathleen Cahill FACULTY Science Physical Education John F. Coughlin Marjorie E. Waugh Social Studies Charles M. Fitzpatrick Commerce Helen E. Saunders Physical Education Frederick T. Morris English Helen M. Gainor Science W. David Zelie ]ane Social Studies Everett S. Treworgy Art Rosalind Glickman Social Studies Walter C. Sekowski English Aurore A. Granger Librarian Evelyn Elwood CLASS MOTTO To be great is to be misunderstood Emerson CLASS SONG We are happy seniors Gay and happy seniors We beat our little heads against the walls With four long years of teachers Let's not forget the monitors That make us walk around and round the halls We struggle and we suffer, to meet their satisfaction But all we get is a little slip that's known as an infraction With yearbooks, essays, study halls We beat our heads against the walls “The mighty senior class of '48 [10] [12] LILLIAN ASHDOWN Lil A little work, A little play WILLIAM DIEHL “Bill' “Wit and wisdom are born with a man [13] JOAN A. BENNET Benny One vast substantial smile [14] tu HI •It Ut [15] f MARGARET L. BERSAW Marge “Merry as a cricket DOROTHY BLEIBTREY Constant as the northern star' 'Dottie [16] DONALD BLUTEAU The king of terrors Donny' [17] RUTH J. BRIERLEY Boots 'There is no great genius without a tincture of madness [18] HELEN BRYK Mickey The price of wisdom is above rubies [19] LEONA CATALLO ‘Lee 1 A close mouth catches no flies'' [20] ANN M. CICCfflNELLI Chick Good things come in small packages [21] JANE CRAVEN Ja-nee Soft peace she brings; wherever she arrives and opens in each heart a little heaven Gar TED COZZENS Stately and tall he moves in the hall [23] FRANCES C. CURRIER “Fran The beautiful eyes of my cash box [2-1] MICKEY DUDEK Wop Farmer: A simple soul who places a harness on a horse instead of a bet [25] Jan H. JANICE GERO “The Frenchman's darling” [26] MARY GIMMELLI “A witty woman is a treasure “Mare RICHARD H. GUYER Dick' The man that blushes is not quite a brute [28] HARRIETT HILLIS Let thy words be few “Haiti • [29] [30] MARILYN JEROME A bright, particular star” “Lynn [31] BARBARA E. JOHNSON Barb Forward and frolic glee was there [32] PETER KOBASA “Pete His only fault is that he has no fault [33] LORRAINE T. LEMTEUX Babe ''Too innocent for coquetry [34] ALFRED J. MAYO 'Tis well to be merry and wise Bud [35] DONALD W. MICHON “Big Don If heaven had looked upon riches to be a valuable thing, it would not have given them to such a scoundrel [36] J. ROBERT MONTGOMERY Bob Men are but children of a larger growth [37] MARGARET E. MOORE Peggy' I laugh'd and danc'd and talk'd and sung [38] I NATALIE MORRISSEY Nan “Two hearts into one heart % [39] t JANET M. NIXON Jann Ah, you flavor everything; you are the vanilla of society [40] LOUISE PATERNIANI Wezie She's lovely, she's divine [11] DOLORES A. PATREGNANI Dee And I did laugh sans intermission [42] ORAN G. PERRY Bud Magnificent spectacle of human happiness [43] NED J. REO “Boston Blackie A serious ape whom none take seriously [44] DONALD RIDINGS Donny Ho pretty page, with the dimpled chin'' m ANITA J. SOBER Nita “Love may make the world go round, but marriage keeps it square. [-16] JOHN L. SORENSEN Jack I give thee sixpence! I will see thee damned first” [47] JEAN K. SORENSEN Jeanne “Music is well said to be the speech of the angels J [-18] WILLIAM SWASEY Bill Messmates hear a brother sailor. [49] LOIS A. THOMPSON Lo Our queen, our rose, our star” [50] BARBARA J. WHITEHURST Barb The sight of you is good for sore eyes [51] JOHN WARREN CARTER Cart The frivolous work of polished idleness [52] RAYMOND H. DUDDEN “Ray The lion is not so fierce as painted. [53] Dear Ruth By Norman Krasna Cast Dora......................IOAN BENNETT Mrs. Edith Wilkins.........JANET NIXON Miriam Wilkins..........JEAN SORENSEN Judge Harry Wilkins ............. ORAN PERRY Ruth Wilkins .................... LOIS THOMPSON Lt. William Seawright .. PETER KOBASA Albert Kummer....ROBERT MONTGOMERY Martha Seawright....LORRAINE LEMIEUX Sgt. Chuck Vincent......JACK SORENSEN Harold Klobbermeyer................DON RIDINGS On Thursday and Friday nights, March 4th and 5th, the residents of Waterford learned how the play, Dear Ruth” by Norman Krasna should be presented. The occasion? Why, the Senior Play, of course. Playing for a large audience, the Seniors demonstrated their acting abilities to the amusement of all. Would you like to learn the story behind this highly successful venture? Let us start with our director, Mr. Tom Gainor. The Senior class voted unanimously to ask Mr. Gainor to direct the play and, much to our astonishment, he accepted. A play committee, headed by Joan Bennett, met with Mr. Gainor and, after much consideration, selected Dear Ruth,” a two-act comedy. After the cast had been selected there followed three months of intense rehearsal. The cast was willing to forfeit their after-school leisure hours and practice diligently. Slowly the play progressed from a chaotic state to the brilliant performance we all witnessed. On the above mentioned nights the Seniors turned in fine perform- ances and thus succeeded in adding another achievement to the list compiled by the class of '48. Oh yes, one thing more. Juniors, don't bother to ask Mr. Gainor to direct your play next year. After what he put up with us, he s not taking any more chances! K ladd In the fall of 44 the great iron doors closed on a new group of young innocents (??) Little did the class or school realize what was in store for them. After the happy care- free days of grammar school and junior high, it was difficult for this UNUSUAL group to reconcile themselves to the fact that hard work and concentration were the major factors to bring their four year stretch to a successful end. In their Freshman year this group showed rare money-making ability. The Freshman Hop was a financial and social success. However this great success did not come without taking its toll—one president: namely, Louise Pater- niani, and the near collapse of our adviser Miss Lawlor. With the Sophomore year came a new president—Bob Montgomery and the return of our faithful and daring adviser, Miss Lawlor. The Sophomore Soiree was an overwhelming success. So, too, was our Hobo Hop. And finally our group (now hard and cal- loused) entered their junior year. We seemed to have a Midas touch—everything we at- tempted was a great success—in fact, the Wat- erford bank had to install a new safe (for us, that is). Even though we had no prom, our Junior Fiesta proved to be the social event of the year. However this was not the only activity this wonderful class presented. Of all the events of the Junior class, the greatest was the arrival of our class rings, but we can't forget the Junior-Senior Banquet —given at the Crystal Bar. This group wore out the adviser and the president from their Sophomore year. Finally it arrived, the Senior year. Since this was to be the most grueling of the four years it was again necessary to change our president and advisor. Barbara Whitehurst became our president and Miss Gainor showed her bravery by becoming our class adviser. Many activities were sponsored by the group in their last (??) year at high school— however the outstanding achievement was the 1948 Fordian—a little gem of perfection. Other important activities of the year were: The Senior Play, Dear Ruth , the Holly Hop and the two Senior food sales were—as were all the Senior activities—roaring successes. The year was drawn to a close with two big feeds —the Junior-Senior Banquet and the Senior Banquet. All good things come to an end so The End. 2.XJL- 1 The Junior Class got off to a flying start early in Sept, by electing their officers and senators. Tom Shudt and Marsha McCullen were reelected Pres, and Sec. respectively. John Sober was elected Vice-Pres. and Mad- eline Tironi was chosen Treas. Our senators are Tom Shudt, Gretchen Hatlee, James Hart and John Sober. We started off our activities by having a Vic Dance early in the year, followed by a Round and Square Dance in Nov. Anita Good- will was made general chairman of this dance. We took a rest over the Christmas holidays and came back to start off the new year with another Round and Square Dance. It was held Jan. 30, with Anita Goodwill again playing a leading role in its preparation. The next month —on Feb. 27 to be exact—we had our second Vic Dance. Of course we can't forget our Junior-Senior Banquet which was held April 10 at the Hendrick Hudson Hotel in Troy. The Juniors were busy not only in the social field but in the financial field as well. (Both paying out and collecting). The Juniors paid out money for their class rings which, if I do say so myself, were the best I've ever seen. We received them right after returning from Christmas vacation. We also had a very suc- cessful drive on the sale of Christmas Cards and Paper. We carried on an intensive two- week drive and added substantially to our Treasury. The Junior fellows and girls did fairly well in the field of sports too. A half dozen of the boys were on the Varsity and four of them on the undefeated Junior Varsity. The girls showed their skill when they defeated the Senior girls 15-10 in a grueling battle that was held during an assembly period. The Juniors, along with the Seniors and Sophomores, were in on the plans for the Inter-class Formal. PS ] The Sophomore Class had a very successful year under the direction of its officers, Don Shudt, president; Ray Walters, vice president; lean Mosley, secretary; John Conti, treasurer; Marion Smith, parliamentarian; John Conti, Bob Gillespie, Thelma Gustafson, and Marion Smith, senators and Prof. Baker, our adviser. One of the highlights of the year was our “Leap Year Dance held on the evening of April 9th. With Kay Jones and Bob Gillespie as co-chairmen, the dance was a huge success. Second on our activity program was our round and square dance, May 7th, which was also a success, with Marion Smith and Joe Opitz as co-chairmen. The Sophomore boy's basketball team took school honors by winning the interclass game against the Freshmen by a score of 27-17. The captain of the team was Bob Gillespie, who is [6 also captain of Junior Varsity. Cheerleaders for the game were Joann Castricani, Alice Fish, Jean Mosley and Marion Smith. To increase the support of the school ac- tivities, we promoted a contest in which the students completed this statement, We should all support our school activities because---. People with the best answers were given a chance to guess the identity of Jr. Hush (Frank- lin Smith). The prize was two tickets to our Leap Year Dance.'' We had the Sophomore assembly Feb. 18. It was similar to Truth or Consequences. Those in charge of the assembly were: Catherine Curtin, chairman; Ray Walters, Zane LeVan and Thelma Gustafson. Now that our Sophomore Year has come to a close, we are anxiously awaiting our Junior Year when we'll select our class rings. SOPHOMORE CLASS FRESHMAN CLASS During the year of 1947-48 the Freshmen were busy as beavers with all of their dances, basketball games and other activities. On the second week of school the students elected their class officers who were, Carlton Rudebush, President; David LaFond, vice pres- ident; Fay Burns, secretary; and Edwin Hill, treasurer. When Carl left school, David, or Frenchy as the students called him, took over the job of President and managed very, very well. On November 7, 1947, we sponsored a round and square dance which was a hu e success. When the basketball season came the Freshmen came up with a wonderful team. We may not have won all the games but we certainly tried and Prof Treworgy, our coach, certainly gave some real pep talks, boy! For the benefit of those who didn't know the names of the boys who were on the Freshman team here they are: Paul Bonneau, Donny Dwyer, David LaFond, Billy Bryk, Jimmy Fish, Jackie Gentile, George Heggen, Bobby Hart, Bobby Jackson, Larry TenEyck and Donny La Valley. The two 9th Grade English classes, under the supervision of Miss .Tetrault, helped put on a Christmas assembly which everyone enjoyed. The 9th Grade also had an essay contest which all of the Freshmen entered, and as everyone read in the first copy of the school newspaper, Robert Jackson made headlines for his wonderful essay on Racial Discrimi- nation. When the Inter-class song-contest was held, the Freshmen tried to win with their sensa- tional class song, Feudin', a Fightin', and a Fussin'. We almost won, too, but a little matter like the Seniors stood in our way. All in all everyone will agree that the Fresh- man class was industrious, cheerful and very, very busy for their first year in High School. Student Senate In the annual elections early in the first semester Oran Perry was chosen president; Thomas Shudt, vice-president; Gretchen Hatlee, secretary; lames Hart, treasurer, and Janet Nixon, speaker of assembly. On the evening of September 26, the Senate cooperated with the Seniors in presenting a very successful Reception Dance to welcome the new teachers. Other attractions were the Free Dance on November 10 and the annual Le Club Senat on the evening of Moving-Up Day. The Senate also sponsored assemblies and among the outstanding were a program of classical compositions by Carmelo Cascio, blind pianist, a Red Cross program and the Christmas assembly. For its Christmas Project, the school, under the supervision of the Senate, provided funds for the adoption of Hanna Konopka, a Polish war orphan, for another year, under the Foster Parents' Plan. Our quota was reached and the project was altogether a great success. The Senate has also been prominent in the affairs of the T. A. I. S. C. A. formed for the purpose of promoting better inter-school relations and solving common problems. On Wednesday, December 17, 1947 at 8:15, the Senior Choir, under the able direction of Miss Angela DeMino, presented a strikingly beautiful program of Christmas music. The Choir entered the crowded auditorium to the familiar old processional O Come, All Ye Faithful. The first number on the program was the unusual hymn, O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly, by Bach. Two very beautiful Latin hymns were sung by a group of boy sopranos from Grades Three to Eight, with an organ-like accompaniment by the Choir. Included in the program were “Gloria Patri, a Palestrina composition, and a number of secular carols. Some of the outstanding selections were the “Cherubim Song, an arrangement by Bortnianski, and selections from Handel's “Messiah. These were especially appreciated because of their effects and inter-changing parts. Besides the Christmas Concert, members of the Choir participated in various other activities. At the beginning of the fall semester, eight students were selected to attend the Chromatic Concert Series at the Music Hall in Troy. The proceeds of last year's Spring Concert made these excursions possible. In November, a special group of students, including Jean Sorenson, Barbara Whitehurst, Janet Nixon, Janice Gero, Frances Currier, Marsha McCullen, Robert Montgomery, Zane LeVan, and Stanley Muraski, attended the All-State Festival at East Greenbush High School, where they participated in a chorus of one-hundred fifty voices, composed of students from the area schools. The highlight of N. M. W. was the presentation of a concert by the combined school choir and Community Chorus. Two of the outstanding numbers were the beloved “Lord's Prayer and the popular Fred Waring arrangement of “Cornin' Through the Rye. All in all, the Senior Choir has completed a successful year of hard work and musical entertainment. [67] Under the direction of Miss Angela DeMino, Musical Director, the Junior Choir met every Thursday, 5th period in Room 002. The Junior Choir rep- resented the Junior High School, Seventh and Eighth grades and was accom- panied by Warren Michon. The membership was limited to fifty. The Junior Choir presented the Music for the special Christmas assembly, December 19. They also provided the background music for two of the Christmas Cards which were being reproduced on the stage. During the assembly Ninna Nanna, Kyrie Elieson, and the Bach chorale O' Savior Sweet were sung. The main number of the program was “T'was the Night Before Christmas. After the Christmas vacation, the Junior Choir resumed its practice in preparation for the Spring Festival which was representative of the entire school: the Kindergarten to 6th grade, Junior Choir, Senior Choir and Community Chorus. In this festival the Junior Choir sang sacred songs, the gay Orchestra Song, in which the orchestral instruments are repre- sented by different voices, and folk songs of many countries. The choir was divided into different sections for part singing under the excellent direction of Miss DeMino. The Junior Choir is an excellent preparation for Senior Choir. It is an opportunity for the people of the Junior High School, who like to sing and would like to join a singing group. Junior Choir is offered as a club every semester. [68] o Varsity Although undergoing one of the worst seasons in its history, this year's Basketball team showed plenty of spirit and fight to over- come the hardship of inexperienced players and just missed winning their games by the narrowest of margins. Playing the outstanding class of schools in the area and with two new schools added to the schedule this year, the team displayed many colorful games. Al- though the season is not yet completed, the leading scorers to date are Captain, Bob Mont- gomery; Warren Carter; and Bill Jackson with Don Baker, Bud Perry, Jim Glavin, Dom- inick Gabriel, Don Michon, Ned Reo, John Sober and Jack Kline completing the squad. SCORES WHS OPP St. Josephs . . . . 23 31 Burnt Hills . .. Hoosick Falls . . 18 40 St. Marys . .. . St. Marys .... . 36 39 Heatly Berlin . 26 33 St. Josephs . .. Keveny . 31 41 Berlin Heatly . 35 33 Hoosick Falls . Game won Hoosac School BASKETBALL WHS OPP 21 33 31 33 31 36 35 46 35 49 27 31 31 32 ' SCORES WHS OPP WHS OPP St. Josephs . . . . 25 24 Burnt Hills .... . 32 17 Hoosick Falls . . . 38 28 St. Marys . 29 22 St. Marys . 36 14 Heatly . 38 18 Berlin . 28 23 St. Josephs .... . 42 22 Keveny . 41 9 Berlin . 28 26 Heatly . 37 32 Hoosick Falls . . . 48 26 Hoosac School . . 40 20 Junior Varsity This year's Junior Varsity racked up the best record obtainable by remaining unde- feated after playing the best schools in the area. By defeating the other nine unbeaten Berlin J. V. in two close battles and by defeat- ing Heatly and Keveny by wide margins the team became undisputed J. V. champions in the league. Top scorers for the team are cap- tain, Bob Gillespie; Tom Shudt; Don Brundige and Bill Jeavons with Dick Cornetti, David Lafond, Jim Fish, Ray Walters, Bob Sorensen, Joe Opitz, Fish” Patregnani, Bill Cerqua, Jim Gorham, Jack Gentile, Don LaVally, Dwyer and John Conti adding victory insurance. In spite of various set backs, such as the loss of several squad members, the Varsity Cheerleaders have really given their ’'all for the team and the school. Maybe other schools have more cheerleaders but ours more than make up for that in their enthusiasm, pep and school spirit. Congratulations, girls! The school is proud of you. ♦ Varsity CHEERLEADERS This year's J. V. is made up almost entirely of first year members with the exception of Capt. Joan Suprenant. They have worked hard learning the new cheers and turning out a squad that works together for the good of the team. Un- doubtedly, their energy and vitality have done much to spur the J. V. on to victory. t) i SOCCER ( The opening of the '48 soccer season saw the formation of the best team in 10 years. Led by their peerless captain and veteran of four soccer seasons, Walt Catallo, the squad hung up a record of 8 wins, 1 loss, and 6 ties. The squad's one loss came at the hands of Watervliet High in the championship playoff game, but the boys of Coach Walter Sekowski came home with the Class C Championship by defeating Catskill 2-1. After several weeks of practice, Coach Wal- ter Sekowski chose the following team that earned their letters: Warren Carter; Jack Wil- letts; Bill Jeavons; Jack Sorensen; Dominick Gabriel; Bill Cerqua; Ned Reo; Ray Dudden; John Sober; Captain, Walt Catallo; Don Brun- dige; Ken Garrison; Bill Jackson; Ray Walters, Ronny Ten Eyck; Matt Kelts, and Manager, Nick Cozzens. Leading goal makers were Walt Catallo and Ned Reo with 5 each and Don Brundige with 4. The team outscored its opponents 24-10. SCORES WHS OPP Burnt Hills .................... 0 0 Draper ......................... 2 1 Burnt Hills .................... 1 1 Lansingburg .................... 1 1 Draper ......................... 2 0 Watervliet ..................... 4 0 Berlin ......................... 2 1 SCORES WHS OPP Berlin ......................... 2 0 Heatly ......................... 0 0 Heatly ......................... 4 3 Lansingburg .................... 0 0 Watervliet ..................... 0 0 Albany Academy ................. 3 0 Catskill ....................... 2 1 Watervliet .................... 1 2 Loss [76] PROGRESS PUBLISHING ASSOCIATES, Inc. 143 WASHINGTON AYE., ALBANY 6, N. Y.