Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1949 volume:

Copyright 191 9 by ANITA GOODWILL, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ANN BOVA, Business Manager THE FORDIAN Published by +be CLASS OF 1949 WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL t)eclical ion to - JOHN F. COUGHLIN Throughout our four years, there has been one true friend to strenghten, to encourage, and to guide us in every field of work or pleasure we have undertaken. Realizing that we can never hope to repay him, we dedicate our yearbook to him, and extend our sincere thanks. Four Supcrin tendent CHARLES H. FIELD Congratulations, Seniors. I hope that your high school experiences may be of help to each of you in finding the key to a happy, successful life in the challenging years ahead. M. MARIAN RANNEY CONTENTS Copyright ................................... Title Page....................... Dedication .................................. Mr. Charles H. Field and Miss Marian Ranney Board of Education........................... Faculty ..................................... Editor's Message_____________________________ Fordian Staff ................................ Fordian Editors ............................. Seniors ________________________________________ Senior Class Officers __________________ Class History ............................... Class Socialites ............................ Class Will __________________________________ Song Impressions ________________ Senior Class Prophecy ........................ Memories ____________________________________ Tiny Tots ..................................... Senior Play _________________________________ Class Song .................................. Classes ..................................... Sports ...................................... Activities __________________________________ Ads _________________________________________ Autographs .................................. 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 27 28 30 31 33 34 38 39 41 42 43 53 61 75 88 BOARD J 0 EDUCATION Mr. Thomas H. Morris, President Mrs. Mary I. Bush a Mr. Wilbur H. Caney Mrs. La Verne Conklin Mr. George F. Flynn Mr. H. Louis Mosley Mr. Harold W. Turner Mr. Louis R. Breslin, Clerk Mr. Allen Bishop, Treasurer FACULTY First Row, left to right— A. De Mino, E. Salisbury; M. Ranney, Principal; C. Field, Superintendent; M. Fleet, A. Shaw, M. Waugh. Second Row— J. Me Garty, H. Saunders, U. Tetrault, H. Gainor, J. Korbel, E. Ensign, A. Granger Third Row— C. Fitzpatrick, C. Merritt, W. Sekowski, F. Morris, B. Baker, E. Treworgy. Missing from Photo— R. Glickman, J. Coughlin, D. Zelie. Eight EDITOR'S MESSAGE We are at a loss to put into words the emotions that crowd our final days at Waterford High School. How can we express our feelings toward the school that we must now leave? Within our brief span of years at Waterford High School, we have lived a lifetime of enjoyment. We have made friendships that will last through the coming years. We have memories that will remain with us always. At present, however, we are not really able to appreciate the value of our high school careers. Only the passing of time and the encountering of discouraging circumstances will make us aware of the real importance of our years at Waterford High School. FORDIM STAFF Ten 1949 FURDIAIV E h tor-in-Chief . ____________________________________________ Anita Goodwill As sistant Editor........................................... James Gorham Art Editor Marsha McCullen Board Joan Surprenant, Walter Catallo, Robert Kelvington, Shirley Tetreault Sports Editor_______________________________________________________ John Sober Board .... John Malinowski, Jack Kline, Bill Jeavons, Anna Marie Wilkes Business Manager______________________________________________________ Ann Bova Board Russell Walters, Serena De Voe, Jack Willetts, Carol Carter Literary Editor----------------------------------------------------- Tom Shudt Board Effie Hancox, Jack Brenz, Marie Kelts, Marilyn Hornberg, Shirley Heimberger, Clara Ceremuga, Ronald Crowther Photography Editor --------------------------------------------------- James Glavin Board Ken Garrison, Frank Van Norden, James Gorham, Gretchen Hatlee, Don Brundige Advertising Editor Bon Baker Board Lorraine Forget, Jim Hart. Ramona Girard, Jessie Leggett, Madeline Tironi, Anna Marie Wilkes Lay-Out Committee.................................... Carol Carter, Ann Bova, James Glavin, Frank Van Norden Eleven EMMA BILLS Secretary to the Principal LOUIS BRESLIN Clerk of Board of Education Twelve SENIOR CLASS Class Colors GREEN AND WHITE Class Motto “NULLI SECUNDUS” “Bake” ft h and cheerful, always alive, troubles of life he'll alioays survive.” Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Inter-class Formal 3; nior-Senior Formal 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Fire Squad 4; onitor 4; Spotlight” 4; Senior Play 4; Soccer 4; Basketball 2, 3; Captain Basketball 4; Cross Country 4; Art Club 3; Dancing Club 1; Vice-President Class 2; Advertising Editor Fordian” 4. Ann “A warm smile is what he has, While on those drums he beats the jazz ” International Relations Club 2; Senior Choir 3, 4; Spotlight” 3, 4; Soccer 4; Cross Country 4; Masquerade Ball 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Amateur Night 3; Moving-up Day Committee 1, 2, 4; Fordian” 4. ANN ELIZABETH BOVA “Ann with hair so dark and long, With her for a friend you'll never go wrong. Freshman Hop 1; French Club 1; Typing Club 2; Sophomore Soiree 2; International Relations Club 3; Amateur Night 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4: Masquerade Ball 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Round Square Dance 3, 4; Moving-Up Day Committee 1, 2, 4; Business Manager, Fordian” 4. out t YV JOHN D. BRENZ j- “Jack” DONALD E. BRUNDIGE “Brum a Success to be sure will come to Brum, For no one can ever say that he's dumb.” Soccer 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Monitor 3, 4; Fire Squad 3, 4; “Spotlight” 4; Ring Committee 3; Pin Committee 4; Senior Choir 4; Point System Award 2, 3, 4; Typing 2, 3; Moving- up Day 2, 3, 4; Christmas Dance 4; Sophomore Soiree 2; Amateur Night 3; Round Square Dance 2, 3, 4; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Freshman Hop 1; Dancing Club 1; Typing Club 2; International Relations Club 3; “Fordian” 4. CAROL ELIZABETH CARTER “Carol” “Tall and slim and lots of fun She keeps the boys all on the run. Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Girls Athletic Assn. 1; International Relations Club 3; Senior Choir 1, 2, 3; School Service 4; Typing Club 2; Masquerade Ball Committee 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Square Dance Committee 2, 3, 4; ’Fordian 4; Amateur Night 3. Aaju c1 . of WALTER C. CATALLO Walt” “What a jolly gent— Docs anyone have a pool table to rentf” Cross Country 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2; Captain Soccer Team 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Junior Fiesta 3; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Square Dance Committee 4; Moving-up Day Committee 3’ Fordian” 4. stume Jewelry Club 1; Round and Square Dance 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2; AmaJ u Night 3, 4; School Service Club 3 ;,Masqueradcy aUj .J i6r-Senior Formal 4; “Fordian” 4. SERENA DE VOE “Rene” “If into the future we could see Serena might be a second Peggy Lee ” Freshman Hop 1; Square Dance 2, 3, 4; Amateur Night 3, 4; Inter-Class Formal 3; Masquerade Ball 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Home Economics Club 2; School Service Club 3, 4; “Fordian” 4. % Gabby” JOAN NAOMI FOLLETT “Joan, a stenographer will become Because she's so cheerful, never glum ” Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Secretary of Home Economics Club 2; International Relations Club 3; Girls’ Athletic Assn. 1; Inter-Class Formal 3; Class Treasurer 4; Treasurer Dramatics 4; Senior Play 4; J. V. Cheerleader 4; Masquerade Ball 4; Amateur Night 3, 4; Pin Committee 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Square Dance 3, 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Junior-Senior Formal 4; “Spotlight” 3, 4; “Fordian” 4. j Vr LORRAINE DOROTHY FORGET “Toots 'A sophisticated Miss is our Lorraine and true to Jerry she'll always remain.” Riding Club 1; Orpheia Club 1; Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Home Economics Club 2; International Relations Club 3; Inter-Class Formal 3; Business Staff Spotlight” 3; Senior Play Committee 4; J. V. Cheerleader 4; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Choir 1, 2, 3; Masquerade Ball 4; Fordian 4. KENNETH C. GARRISON “Ken likes to skate and give them all a whirl, No matter where he goes he can always get a girl ’ “Coop Photography Club 1, 2, 3, and President Photography Club 4; Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Student Senate 1. U A+j I 'tm u. J zd vi RAMONA LORRAINE GIRARD Oh, so peppy and so keen, Thai 8 our little Bernadine “Mona Typing Club 2; International Relations Club 3; Round and Square Dance 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Choir 3; Fordian” 4. JLctX - $ hjA sS as ..t'J « k, frv� C$twX4Av — James H. Glavin . « “Bt Jim” • “Jimmy who stands 5 11%” Can always plead a case in his own behalf ” Basketball 2. 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Soccer 2; Monitor and Fire Squad 2, 3, and Captain 4; Assembly Committee 3, 4; Photography Club 1, 2, and President 3; Editor-in-Chief “Spotlight” 3, 4; Inter- national Relations Club 4; Senior Play 4; Editor of Photography Board, “Fordian” 4; Chairman Ring Committee 3; Co-chairman Junior-Senior Formal 4; Co-chairman Junior-Senior Banquet 3; Amateur Night 3, 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Inter-Class Formal 3; Sophomore Soiree 2; Freshman Hop 1; Square Dances 2, 3, 4. Anita Mary Goodwill “Nee?' Our Anita never sits down, She seems like the busiest person in town ' Freshman Hop 1; Moving-up Day Committee 1; Riding Club 1; Girls A. A. 1; Girls Baseball 1; Girls Soccer 1; Captain Girls Basket- ball 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Square Dance Chairman 2, 3; Inter- national Relations Club 2, 3; Inter-Class Formal 2, 3; Chairman Amateur Night 3, 4; Ring Committee 3; Vic Dance Chairman 3, 4; Junior-Senior Banquet 3; Sports Editor, “Spotlight” 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Chairman Masquarade Ball 4; Dramatics Club 4; Fire Squad 4; Pin Committee 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Square Dance 4; Senior Sock Dance 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Editor-in-Chief “Fordian” 4. James Leroy Gorham Rabbit” “James Gorham's a poet, he loves to write poems He recites them to all wherever he goes ' J. V. Basketball 3; Soccer Manager 4; Baseball Manager 3; Monitor and Fire Squad 4; Photo Club 1, 2, and Secretary 3, Presi- dent 4; Assistant Editor. “Spotlight” 3; Assistant Editor, “Fordian 4; Point System 3; Boys State 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Play Committee 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Cap and Gown Com- mittee; Amateur Night; Sophomore Soiree 2; Inter-Class Formal 3- Effie Irene Hancox “F. E” “Our cute Effie Hancox, with her long golden hair, Has made many a fellow stop, whistle and stare!” Freshman Hop 1; French Club 1, 2; Sophomore Soiree 2; Inter-Class Formal 3; Amateur Night 3; Moving-up Day Committee 3; International Relations Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Masquerade Ball 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Senate- Senior Dance 4; Girls Basketball 4; “Fordian” 4. its? 0 J • Ze y 0 U cJl . James K. hart “Jimmy is so full of wit With all the girls he makes a hit!” Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Inter-Class Formal 3; Monitor 3, 4; Fire Squad 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; President French Club 2; Latin Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Student Senate 2, 3; Treas- urer Student Senate 3; Class Treasurer 2; Assembly Committee 1, 2; Stage Manager Christmas Assembly 2; Senior Play 4; “Fordian” 4. Gretchen A. Hatlee “Gretch” “Up in the country Gretchen resides, She doesn’t mind though, she loves the rides ” Freshman Hop 1; Senior Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 1; Girls’ Athletic Association 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; International Re- lations Club 2; Secretary Student Senate 3; Co-chairman Inter-Class Formal 3; Amateur Night 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; President Latin Club 3; Bundle Day Committee 3; Moving-up Day 2, 3, 4; President Student Senate 4; Chairman Senate-Senior Dance 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Art Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4; “Fordian” 4. Shirley Ann Heimberger “Heinie “If you're looking for a date, Ask our Shirley, if it's not too late” Library Club 1; Girls’ Shop Club 1; Freshman Hop 1; Inter- national Relations Club 2; Round Square Dance Committee 2, 3, 4; President Typing Club 3; School Service Club 4; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Moving-up Day 2, 3; Typing Award 3; “Fordian” 4. 1 Marilyn Emma Horn berg “ Marly n' “Marilyn seems quiet, we don't know why, For we’re sure, she could be noisy if she’d only try” Orpheia Club 1; Freshman Hop 1; French Club 1; Secretary French Club 2, 4; Sophomore Soiree 2; Secretary Latin Club 3; Inter-Class Formal 3; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Senior Choir 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Masquerade Ball 4; Amateur Night 3; “Fordian” 4. William R. Jeavons “Jez” “It won't be long till Bill goes away. He wants to see all of the U. S. A.” Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2: Inter-Class Formal 3; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Home Economics Club 1; Dramatics Club 4; Senior Choirmaster 4; Cross Country 4; Masquerade Ball 4; Round Square Dance Committee 2, 3, 4; Amateur Night 3; Senior Play 4; Moving-up Day Committee 1, 2, 4; “Fordian” 4. 7 7 V -S ■ - «5 Marie Patricia Kelts “Marie” What 7tiakes Marie's hair so bright? She washes it in beer every night!” Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Secretary International Relations Club 2, 3; Orpheia Club 1; Senior Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Pop Song Committee 3, 4; Amateur Night 3; Secretary Senior Class 4; Secre- tary Dramatics Club 4; Business Manager “Spotlight” 4; Inter-Class Formal 3; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4: Senior Play 4; Girls’ Soccer 1; Girls’ Basket- ball 4; Masquerade Ball 4; “Fordian” 4. Robert E. Kelvington Kelve’ From the top of his head, to the top of his toes, Bob's a good si)ort wherever he goes ” Freshman Hop 1; Home Economics Club 3; Photo Club 1, 2; Art Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Senior Sock Dance 4; Inter-Class Formal 3; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Cross Country 4; Basketball 3, 4; “Fordian” 4. ? vt ; ■ v 'i Vi ',? i .. VYc.L.« s r Vo' Y .r.«V v k V V) John H Kline “Klinscy' “Jackie Kline, a basketball star. With his ambition and talent hefll travel far. Freshman Hop 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Sophomore Soiree 2; Baseball 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Soccer 4; Chairman Pin Committee; Boys’ Home Economics Club 1; Typing Club 3; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Round Square Dance 3, 4; Masquerade Ball 4; Amateur Night 3, 4; Moving-up Day Committee 1, 2, 4; Senior Sock Dance 4; “Fordian” 4. JOHN MALINOWSKI “Johnny' “Dear old Johnny, a real nice guy. He is sometimes very quiet and rather shy ' Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Amateur Night 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; ’Fordian 4. JESSIE ELIZABETH LEGGETT ‘Jess-a-boo “Jessie Leggett with her dancing feet, Will make a big hit with whomever she meets.' Freshman Hop 1; Photography Club 1; Constitution Committee 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Typing Club 2, 3; Round and Square Dance Committee 3, 4; Moving-Up-Day CommitJr.-gr. Banquet 3; Fordian” 4. C MARSHA ANITA McCULLEN “Mac'' Marsha McCullen with brown curly hair Has personality plus makes the men stare ' •� ui. LcX A'Jt MuA. • « u ffe I rs THOMAS H. SHUDT S Yc ‘V“Tom” “Tom, the Senior Class wit, fe_€, Wiffo everyone he makes a hit.” Basketball 2, 3, 4; French Club 1. 2; Latin Club 3; President, Dramatics Club 4; Student Senate 1, 2, 3; Vice-President, Senate 3; President, Senior Class 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee 3; Member T.A.- I.S.C.A. 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Point System Award 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Editor Literary Board, ’Fordian 4; Moving-Up- Day 2, 3, 4; Chairman Senior Magazine Drive 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Bundle Day Committee 3; Sophomore Soiree 2; Amateur Night 3; Round and Square Committee 2, 3; Club Senate 2, 3. •k JOHN R. SOBER Lucky “Johnny Sober, is so very well groomed, With one eye on basketball and the other on a whiskbroom ” Freshman Hop 1; Photograpy Club 1, 2, 3; Sophomore Soiree 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Monitor 3, 4; Fire Squad 4; Student Senate 2, 3, 4; Round and Square Dance 2, 3, 4; “Spotlight” 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Choir 3, 4; Record Committee 3; T.A.I.S.C.A. 4; Calendar Committee 2, 4; Vice-President Class 3, 4; Treasurer Class 1; Spoils Editor, 'Fordian 4. V « V JOAN MARIE SURPRENANT ‘‘Soupy'’ “Joan Surprenant, so slender and kinda tall. If ever in distress, just give her a call” J. V. Cheerleader 2, 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Freshman Hop 1; Girl’s Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl’s Soccer 1, 2; Art Club 1, 3, 4; Swimming Club 2, 3; Sophomore Soiree 2; Round and Square Dance Committee 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2; Inter-class Formal 3; Jr.- Sr. Formal 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Masquerade Ball 4; Senate- Senior Dance 4; Amateur Night 3; “Vic” Dance Committee 3; Art Award 3; ’Fordian 4. SHIRLEY H. TETREAULT “Shirl ’ “Shirley looks so reserved and quiet, But when you know her, she sure is a riot.” Orpheia Club 1; Senior Choir 2; Art Club 3, 4; Typing Club 3; Round and Square Dance Committee 4; Inter-Class Formal 3; Masquerade Ball 4: Amateur Night 4; ’ fldian 4. jJy Uj “Poor Van with his essay had to cope. Oops, there he goes chasing an isotope.'’ Freshman Hop 1; Riding Club 1; Photography Club 1; Soph- omore Soiree 2; Monitor 4; Fire Squad 4; ‘•Spotlight ’ 3; Student Senate 4; Soccer 4; Inter-Class Formal 3, 4; Amateur Night 3, 4; Senior Christmas Dance 4; Spotlight Banquet Committee 3; ’Fordian 4. ■ JkUWUWi . ) % v. ! ♦ . MADELINE TIRONI Maddy ' Here is Madeline a friend indeed, Call her whenever you’re in need ” Freshman Hop 1; Game Club 1; Point System Award 1; Girl’s Soccer 1; Girl’s Baseball 1; Girl’s Basketball 1; Sophomore Soiree 2 Round and Square Dance 2. 3; Inter-Class Formal 3; Typing Club 2 Senior Christmas Dance 4; Chairman Christmas Card Project 3 School Service Club 3; Treasurer Senior Class 3; Vic operator 2, 3 Leader’s Club 1; Girl’s A. A. 1; ’Fordian 4. J OayfJ-' iifi FRANKLIN E. VAN NORDEN Van • - . « i ¥ -4. “Russ” RUSSELL B. WALTERS “If we're in trouble, we don't fuss. To make it right we call on Russ.” Freshman Hop 1; Riding Club 1; Home Economics Club 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Amateur Night 3. 4; Sport’s Editor, Spotlight” 3, 4; Monitor and Fire Squad 4; School Service Club 3, 4; Inter-Class Formal 3; Round and Square Dance Committees 3, 4; Junior-Senior Formal 4; Moving-Up-Day 2. 4; ’Fordian 4; Senior Sock Dance 4. JOHN F. WILLETTS “Whitey” “Jack Willetts, a real good guy. Is never quiet, and certainly not shy” Basketball 1; Soccer 2, 3, 4; President Riding Club 1; Boys’ Home Economics Club 2; School Service Club 3, 4; Projectionist 1, 2, 3, 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Inter-Class Formal 3; Jr.-Sr. Formal 4; Freshman Hop 1; Sophomore Soiree 2; Amateur Night 3, 4; Round and Square Dance 3, 4; Monitor 2; Moving-Up-Dav Committee 2; Masquerade Ball 4; Senior Play Committee 4; Senior Sock Dance 4. ANNA MARIE WILKES “Ann” “Ann, just give us that pleasant smile, For it the Seniors would walk a mile ” Freshman Hop 1; StiideiU Renate 1; French Club 1, 4; Inter- national Relations Club! 3; Secrenfcj Typir g Club 2; Leader’s Club 1; Girl’s A. A. 1; Sophomore Sfcifea ’Foy jidn 4. f: f Vii A SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Vice-President Secretary Treasurer President Jiihnny j Marin Joan Turn The Senior Class would like to extend its appreciation to Mrs. MacFarland for her advice and assistance during Mr. Coughlin’s absence. Twenty-seven HismnY nr the class hf 49 Two score and six months ago we Seniors first looked into the rays of knowledge beaming from the upper two floors of this wondrous building. - - - We have been blinded ever since! You know yourself whenever anyone mentions home- work all the Seniors chime in with, “I can't see it.” However, back in September '45 our minds were on only one thing—The Freshman Hop. The dance was scheduled for March 15, 1946, but we began “hopping” right away. (Had to keep in practice.) Committees were appointed and everyone was happy running from the meeting to meeting. Around the last of December we decided to take time out for a Christmas party. It was delayed a little and ended as a Valentine’s Day party. At long last the big dance was approaching. All the committees were going full blast, the general chairman had been selected, and the chaperones had signed on the dotted line. (Ah, yes, activity slips even then.) The dance was a great success. (Someone’s been tampering with my notes. They stuck in the fact that the next week was declared school clean-up week. —Very funny! Very funny!—) That wound up the year but we looked forward expectantly to our Sophomore year. We wasted no time but fixed the date of our Sophomore Soiree for Nov. 15, 1946. Everybody came—Everybody, that is, who bought tickets. However, it made up in quality what it lacked in quantity. Our next social endeavor was a round and square dance held on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1947. It was really a vegetable dance.—What a combination! Cabbages with Tomatoes! We cruised along for a few months and then ended the year very successfully by winning the field day award. Strangely enough, following our Sophomore year came our Junior year. We started the year by having a Vic Dance and two round and square dances. Next came something for which we had been waiting for two years—OUR class ring. Amateur Night, a grand exhibition for local talent, was next on the calendar. It was a packed house and everybody agreed with the judges when the “Quartette” was chosen as winner. In fact, everyone was humming or singing “Coney Island Babe” for months afterward. Along about May 14, 1948, came the “Spring Festival”, an inter-class formal sponsored by the classes of ’48, ’49, and ’50. I’m sure everyone who went enjoyed themselves, and since, the main purpose of a dance is to bring enjoyment, it was successful. Twenty-eight HISTDHY IIF THE CLASS HF ’49 Continued No, vve didn’t win the field day events but we came in a close fourth. We now enter the records of our final (we hope) year in Waterford High School. We started out by having a round and square dance in November. On December 2 and 3 we presented our Senior Play, “Just Ducky”, a hilarious comedy in three acts. Our successful Christmas Dance had its amusing side as Jack “Santa Claus” Willetts waddled around the floor. Of course, we can’t forget our magazine drive (and probably no one else will either) Then, came one of the highlights of the year, “The Eskimo Escapade”, a semi-formal, sponsored jointly by the class of '49 and the class of ’50. While all this had been going on, we Seniors had been very busy with the ’49 ’Fordian. The way it was shaping up, (it would be the best publication ever to hit W. H. S.) The Seniors tentatively scheduled a spaghetti supper, a sock dance, a food sale, and another dance for the second semester. Ordinarily that would bring the class history to a close, but I believe this class is going to go on making history. It may not be anything spectacular but it will be something worthwhile. We would like to extend our best wishes to all members of the student body and faculty in sincere appreciation for all they have done to make our four years memorable ones. Twenty-nine CLASS df 49 (As chosen by the Senior Class) Most Popular Marsha McCullen, Donald Baker Best Dressed—Marie Kelts, Jack Kline CUiss Wolf—Jack Kline, Anita Goodwill Class Flirt— Donald Baker, Ramona Girard Best Looking—Marsha McCullen, James Hart Best Dancer—Jack Brenz, Marie Kelts Most Talented—Jack Brenz, Marsha McCullen Date Bait—Jack Kline, Joan Follett Class Clown— Donald Baker, Anita Goodwill Most Ambitious- Anita Goodwill, Tom Shudt Most Likely to Succeed—Tom Shudt, Marilyn Hornberg Most Witty Tom Shudt, Marsha McCullen Miss 1949—Gretchen Hatlee Mr. 1949—Kenny Garrison Class Bachelor—Wally Catallo Class Artist- Marsha McCullen, Wally Catallo Class Chatterbox Joan Follett, Donald Baker Teacher’s Pet—Donald Baker, Effie Hancox Class Baby Marilyn Hornberg, John Malinowski Most Courteous—Effie Hancox, Tom Shudt Most Athletic—Jack Kline, Anita Goodwill Most Nonchalant—Wally Catallo, Shirley Heimberger Best Sport—Bill Jeavons, Marsha McCullen Mr. Einstein—Donald Brundige Miss Einstein—Marilyn Hornberg Best Natured—James Hart, Anna Marie Wilkes Most Absent■ Ann Bova, Wally Catallo Mr. President—Tom Shudt Miss First Lady—Gretchen Hatlee Personality Plus—Marsha McCullen, Tom Shudt Class Reformer—Anna Marie Wilkes, Mr. Coughlin Most Mischievious—Ramona Girard, Don Baker Most Interesting—James Hart, Clara Ceremuga Doing Most for Class of ’49—Anita Goodwill, Tom Shudt We, the Class of ’49, with what we have left of our over-crowded, well-exercised and supposedly sound minds and memories, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking former wills and promises made by us at any time; and make the following depositions of our property. To the Faculty: We return to you all homework assignments, so that your gay summer days may never be empty. To the Juniors: We leave the enjoyment of putting on a Senior Play and our best wishes for an enjoyable, successful and as hectic a Senior year. To the Freshmen: We bequeath to the defenseless Freshmen the ability to keep their chins up under the treatment to which they will undoubtedly be subjected by the future Seniors. To the Eighth Grade: We leave our class colors of green and white, also our homeroom 209 and its happy memories. To Our Adviser, Mr. Coughlin: We leave our sincere gratitude for his guidance and patience throughout four years. To Jane Newland we leave Marsha McCullen’s exceptional ability of “tickling the ivories.” Marion Smith is given Anita Goodwill’s unexplainable ability of being every- where and in everything at once. We leave Marie Kelts and Jack Brenz’s three years of enduring love to Alice Fish and Jack Gentile (not that they need it, because they sure have plenty of their own.) Clara Ceremuga leaves her long brown hair to Joann Castracani. Take care of it, Joann! To Jack Lee, Bill Jeavons leaves his love for sports and his ever-present draft card. Russ Walters leaves his electrical ability to Lawrence De Voe. Carol Carter leaves her love for good-looking men to her sister Pat—Keeping it in the family, huh? To Jane Denio, Gretchen Hatlee leaves her soprano voice—now one of them should be able to hit high C. Effie Hancox leaves one of her golden tresses to Phyllis Chapman. What will she do with it? Anna Wilkes leaves her ability to get 99 on a Senior Essay to LeRoy Shaw. To Mary Danusiar, we leave Madeline Tironi’s endless ambition. Marilyn Hornberg leaves her ability to have a true blue report card to Irene Adler. Lots of success, Irene. Hope you’re as lucky as she has been. Jack Willetts leaves his ability to make those comer shots to Fish Patregnani. (Keep the cue stick warm, Fish.) Serena De Voe leaves a box of Wheaties, her “vim”, “vigor”, and “vitality”, also her love for 210 to Madeline Sees. Jessie Leggett leaves her business ability to Anna Catallo. Ken Garrison leaves the impassable roads in Crescent to Frank Healey—Con- venient, aren’t they, Frank? Don Baker leaves his flirting and letter writing ability to Paul Bonneau. By the way, Bake, did those cheerleaders ever answer you and Jack? “Bones” Crowther leaves his fanatical love for motorcycles and whizzers to his sister June. d eauedtd Continued Shirley Heimberger leaves her love for square dancing and music in general to Matt Kelts. We leave Joan Follett’s success in collecting class dues to Catherine Curtin, also a large box of aspirins. We believe Catherine will use every one. We leave Jim Gorham’s romantic inclinations to Ed Curtin. We leave to Kay Jones, Ramona Girard’s title of the wittiest senior girl. In order to be of assistance to Prof. Morris, we bequeath the basketball ability of “Bake” and “Klinsey” and “Sober” to Bob Gillespie, Dick Cometti, and Ray Walters. Joan Surprenant leaves her enthusiasm for cheerleading and men to Joan Kelly. Frank Van Norden leaves his curly blonde locks to red-headed Janet Fuller. (Don’t they match Janet?—too bad!) Don Brundige leaves his math ability to John Conti. Jim Hart leaves his monitor post and worries to Jerry Michon. Ann Bova leaves her title as Most Absent” to anyone who can fill the bill. Tom Shudt leaves to Bill Cerqua his ability as a basketball player and as class president. Jim Glavin leaves his ability to edit the school newspaper to the next news- paper editor. Patience and fortitude is the motto. Lorraine Forget leaves her love for the Navy to Jean Mosley. By the way, Jean, how is Jack? The Senior Girls leave their good sense of humor and fondness for jokes to next year’s Junior-Senior gym class Maybe you can figure them out!!! Wally Catallo leaves his soccer ability to Don Shudt. Come on, Don, give us that Pepsodent Smile. Bob Kelvington leaves his artistic ability and sense of humor to Franklin Smith. (Keep them roaring, Smitty, Kelve certainly does.) Jan Malinowski leaves his quietness to Anna Stah. Gee, isn’t she quiet enough? He also leaves his love for reckless driving to any junior that can go (70) with a load of Xmas trees. Shirley Tetreault leaves her seat on the Mickey-Ville bus to Dot Coonradt. Hope you can find it, Dot, I never can. Last, but not least, Mr. Coughlin leaves to Mr. Baker a one-way ticket on a fast boat to China, also a white straight jacket, before they have to deliver him to Poughkeepsie to get away from those Juniors. We now declare that this will is signed and approved, in pure jest, and in the presence of witnesses. Witnesses: Signed: Beast Shmoo Marilyn Hornberg Marie Kelts Effie Hancox Snomore Thirty-two SONG IMPRESSIONS DON BAKER “We Gotta Put the Shoes on Wilbur’’ ANN BOVA “Jack, Jack, Jack” JACK BRENZ “My Heart is a Hobo” DON BRUNDIGE “Walking My Baby Back Home” CAROL CARTER “Come Up and See Me Sometime” WALT CATALLO “Downtown Poker Club” CLARA CEREMUGA “The Farmer in the Dell” “BONES” CROWTHER “Dry Bones” SERENA DE VOE “How You Gonna Keep Them Down on the Farm” JOAN FOLLETT “Little Girl” LORRAINE FORGET “Sweet Lorraine” KEN GARRISON ...... .. “One Sunday Afternoon” MONA GIRARD ... “Smoke, Smoke, Smoke that Cigarette” JIM GLAVIN “1 Know a Little Bit About a Lot of Things” ANITA GOODWILL JIM GORHAM “I Love a Wabbit” EFFIE HANCOX “Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue” JIM HART .. “Doing What Comes Naturally” GRETCHEN HATLEE “Far Away Places” SHIRLEY HEIMBERGER “Laughing on the Outside Crying on the Inside” MARILYN HORNBERG “Sweet Sixteen” BILL JEAVONS .. “I'd Love To Get You on a Slow Boat to California” MARIE KELTS “Bella Bella Marie” JACK KLINE “Don’t Fence Me In” JESSIE LEGGETT JOHN MALINOWSKI _ “Army Air Corps Song” MARSHA Me CULLEN “You Can’t Be True Dear” TOM SHUDT “Patience and Fortitude” JOHNNY SOBER “I Wish I Were Single Again” JOAN SURPRENANT “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” SHIRLEY TETREAULT MADELINE TIRONI “A Cup of Coffee, A Sandwich and You” FRANK VAN NORDEN ANNA WILKES “I Used to Work in a Department Store” JACK WILLETTS “I’ll Get By” BOB KELVINGTON RUSS WALTERS Thirty-three SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It was during fifth period in room two hundred and nine; The class prophecy was due. I hadn’t written a line. Frantic, discouraged, my eyes I closed. Trying desperately to think, into dreamland I dozed. I had a horrible nightmare about all the Seniors, Their trials, tribulations and misdemeanors; And finally about their future jobs I dreamed; This was just the thing for the prophecy it seemed. The ditties that follow, I beg you on bended knee, Blame them on my nightmare, not on me. Don Baker always smiling and witty and gay, Perhaps will own a bakery some fine day. But if his fortune should take a jump, He’ll end up as double for the midget, Joe Slump. Anita Goodwill, so robust and strong, Will be employed by a bread company before long. Patient lil’l beast, in rain or in snow, In front of that bread wagon she does go. Jimmy Gorham, who has a rumbling bass voice, Making up poetry will be one of his joys. When with a corny love poem, Jimmy appeal's, Those who must listen will just cover their ears. And now Mona Girard so full of sparkle and pep. I’ll bet that at acting she’ll be adept. To Broadway with its flashing lights she’ll go And star in the smash hit “Tobacco Road.’’ Anna Marie Wilkes so cheerful and friendly, Will be successful. Just wait and see! Twenty years hence who’ll speak of Ward’s or Roebuck’s? Those not trading at Wilkes’ will just be called old ducks. And now Ann Bova, that dark-haired lass; I see that through college she has passed. Ann’s a famous lady doctor, I’ve learned from sources. Of course, they don’t trust her with people, only horses. Joan Surprenant, so bursting with energy. She told me once that an old maid she’d be. But I guess she changed her plans a bit. She’s been married ten times and is not going to quit. News of Clara Ceremuga’s dazzling Ipana smile Certainly will travel many a mile. Someday at her door an agent knocks And asks her to model ankle socks. Thirty-four Poor Jack Kline! We’ll miss him so much. He’ll perish, poor fellow, during somebody’s unch. It won’t hurt at all, but will be over quick; Our Jack’ll be mistaken for a toothpick. Jimmy Glavin, who speaks with such poise, Will certainly make good use of his voice. At the next World Series you’ll recognize his roarin’ Selling hot dogs, peanuts, and hot popcorn. Effie Hancox, slim and fair (Yum! and can she make pies!) What’s this? I can’t believe my eyes! She’ll be head of the g-women, a tough old hen, Catch all the criminals and throw ’em into the pen. Jack Willetts an opera singer will be, And sing to the audience in many a key. When the audience is leaving he’ll yell and shout, Because with a tomato he was hit in the snout. Russell Walters will become a great man. He’ll have his picture on a dog food can. But people won’t buy it. They would not dare To give their poor pups such horrible fare. Now Johnny Sober should take a bow. He’ll be thet skipper of a garbage scow; John’ll collect garbage each day of the week Until his dear trusted vessel springs a leak. And now Jessie Leggett, a pal to every one; Lucky girl! She’ll be having barrels of fun. She’ll open a school for teachers, you see, And give them tough homework, showing no mercy. Walt Catallo, in the future we see That someday a barber he will be. The customers will have nothing to fear Until accidently he snips off an ear. “Bones” Crowther, always so willing to help people, Is often mistaken for a beanpole. Alas! Dire tragedy will strike some day. A strong gust of wind will just blow him away. Carol Carter, so quiet and serene, At Madison Square Garden some day will be seen. Our Carol a great lady wrestler will become. She’ll beat her opponents until they’re numb. Franklin Van Norden, so quiet and shy, A huge food company he will buy. Sales are booming, Frank’s making quite a gain, But business collapses when he dies of ptomaine. t Thirty-five Here’s the fate of our president, Tom. He’s devoting his life to making guns and bombs, Deadly guns, sharp knives and spiked clubs for beating. He never could find any during class meetings. Joan Follett, as you’ll find out from this ditty, Will be a manicurist, kind, sweet and pretty. She’ll give your nails a manicure that lingers. The only catch is—she cuts of your fingers. Lorraine Forget, that pretty little miss, Will go into the advertising business. She’ll parade down the streets with a sign— VISIT GERRY’S PLACE If you don’t get trampled, stand back and watch the race. Bill Jeavons, always so full of fun, Will build a rocket ship and fly to the sun, But he’ll soon be bored by this child’s play. He’ll open a fish market in Waterford, they say. John Malinowski, that quiet shy guy, Will be a great fireman by and by. Into a burning building he’ll rush, Bravely rescue a fair damsel, then shyly blush. Madeline Tironi, that smart business girl, I see that she’s going to have guite a whirl. She’ll go to New York to buy a game of cribbage, And end up buying the Brooklyn Bridge. Bobby Kelvington, who seems quite small, Will change quite a bit; he’ll grow big and tall, And actually put Joe Louis to shame In the ring the “Brown Bomber” he’ll fatally maim. Now, Shirley Ann Heimberger, that nonchalant lass. After graduation she’ll go to Hollywood fast. She’ll get a job at Warner Brothers, I’ll bet And be acclaimed as the best scrubwoman yet. Shirley Tetreault, who draws very well, Will be a cartoonist and, believe me, do swell With her gobblins, demons and witches with brooms, For she received inspiration in the senior homeroom. And now Jimmy Hart, who has personality galore, Will be a salesman from door to door. A big millionaire, he’ll have diamonds like bricks From selling Mother Murphy's Mighty Muffin Mix. Serena De Voe from the sticks (whoops! I mean country) I wonder if she’ll speak to a peasant like me. You see, she’ll marry a rich farmer, who’ll give her diamonds galore But she’ll only knock him down and ask for some more. Thirty-six Talented Marie Kelts, who’s always liked music, Of playing the accordion she’ll never grow sick. She’ll continue right up to her dying day, Out in the streets playing music gay. Now where does Jack Brenz fit in, I wonder. I’ve got it! It hit me just like thunder! Wearing a red jacket and cap, he sits on Marie’s shoulder Holding a tin cup collecting the gold for her. Gretchen Hatlee, energetic, popular and friendly, To incomparable success she’s found the key. She’s a great radio star. Ah! What a life! Her present soap opera is Ken’s Other Wife.” And Don Brundige, now let me see Oh, yes, a brilliant chemist he’ll be. He dreams of things that he could make; Someday I fear he’ll never awake. Kenny Garrison, as a dentist will rank From people’s mouths the teeth he’ll yank. Their mouth he’ll gag when they scream and shout And if they keep it up, he’ll throw them out. Marsha McCullen, the artist of our class Will become a great modern artist and arise to fame fast. Until by the president she’s forbidden to draw. Too many went crazy when her paintings they saw. And finally Marilyn Hornberg, who has great expectations She’ll be a great poet with ultimate patience. Her poems will give to most people a gain They’ll be used as shock treatments for the poor insane. Thirty-seven MEMOIR £S 3|M £,,« f-r� «k Jack GRADUATES GOING H omE DoTl r Sen 3ors OR EVENTS in ANN Gw+ i Key THE Glf S -r f n r 'ToTs rtAiuy i v'K£Nf v‘ BflVM THE CLASS OF 1949 WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL presents “JUST DUCKY” A Comedy in Three Acts By DONALD PAYTON PRODUCED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE HEURER PUBLISHING CO. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA Directed by Charles M. Fitzpatrick Thursday and Friday, December 2, 3, 1948 Curtain at 8:15 The Cast Mr. Maxwell ______________Tom Shudt Mrs. Maxwell______Gretchen Hatlee Betty Lou ______________ Joan Follett Craig Moore ............ Jim Glavin Mr. Moore______________ Bill Jeavons Del Marshall _____________Jim Hart Aunt Mary --------- Marilyn Hornberg Hercules ---------------- John Sober Connie -------------- Effie Hancox Wilbur ------------------ Don Baker Bernadine ---------- Ramona Girard Miss Blayne--------------Marie Kelts t SENIOR CLASS SONG (To the Tune Beer Barrel Polka) There’s a corner, there’s a corner Where all the Seniors gather The weather doesn’t matter There is singing, there is laughter All our dances and romances Always make the headlines And when we do our homework It’s always marked with “A” When you hear a shout blast through the hall You know Prof. Coughlin’s yelling for us all We never bother anyone Just looking for a little fun And when we get a pile of work We never cry or give a shirk We just smile our blues away And hum a la-dee-da-dee-day We are the Seniors Nothing can stand in our way We will march outward Into the world of today Sing, laugh, be merry, Ring out our song of good cheer Now’s the time to roll the barrel For we Seniors are here. Forty-two { ' JUNIOR CLASS President Bill Cerqua Vice-Preside nt Ray Walters A jjtecrcfart ........................................... Jean Mosley W reasurer ................................ Catherine Curtin Parliamentarian Phyllis Chapman mitnr.s John Conti, Marion Smith, • Ray Walters and Bob Gillespie L Clas Adviser.................................................... Mr. Baker . r;f| i W X In ye r the Juniors sold Christmas cards and Christmas cone , hangers. They presented a Vic Dance in November and a Round and Square Dance • in December. The highlight of the year was the purchase of their class rings. In T . y • Jftriifary they combined with the seniors to present a Semi-Formal. March 5 they ‘ feted the Seniors at a Banquet, and May 13 held another dance. 1 , , I JV'ii Tffirvty f) S J I C UM hnvi mTSM ffjfa SDPHOMORF, CLASS fT 0 vJ fi' President.................................... Neil Whitehurst Vice-President Donald La Valley Secretary --------------------- Betty Fish (r Treasurer_______________________________________________ Edwin Hill Senators Laura Powers, Lois Perry, Irene Adler and Marvin Thompson Advisers Mr. Treworgy Mrs. Saunders During the Christmas season the Sophomore class sold Christmas candy and made a big success of it. January 21, they presented the “Mr. Skip and Jerry Lester Show.” In February they held a Round and Square Dance, and their final dance was in April. This ended the Sophomore’s activities with the exception of their participation in Moving-Up Day. Forty-five FRESHMAN CLASS President .........-....................................................- - --- Connie Brown Vice-President-------------------------------------------------- -..............Warren t ,-clary ............................................. J°yce Reed Treasurer Alex Cicchinelli Parliamentarian . -. R°n Gillespie Senators Joy Hart, Winifred Burgess, Ronald Gillespie and Bob Jeunger Adviser_________________________________________________________________ Miss Gainor The Class of ’52 held its very successful “Winter Festival on January 7, with Pat Warren, general chairman, and Joy Hart, chairman of decorations. This year the Freshman Class took top honors in the “Pop Song Contest.” The prize has been framed and is now hanging in room 309. Their song was “This Is the High Jiool,” written by Ron Gillespie and Alex Cicchinelli. Forty-six ou OB FAI PA V A 6HT j H BA B 5opK Che«r l A,4ers L ) S H Pitots QJ m)!t. Te ?ft. A.te '3 4� ; - ‘V D JusJ 3. Sod� . ? ■ Sa,riQ i r q e '7?e'i'tor} doaJo '|,n1 o 0 CO HS r's STu £ y 7 t7J£ U)Of' Jit Alth dA O f's POnfi' V e r‘ e togtn 5 .S' -£; K Ds Fou so m F EIGHTH GRABE President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer ____ Jane Bacchiochi Ruth Breen Joan Chapeau Joan Brown Mrs. Salisbury Advisers Miss Tetrault Forty-nine EIGHTH GRAHE President V ice-Prcsiden t Secretary_____ Treasurer______ Nancy Parkis Dorothy Bariteau Jeanette Saddier ____ June Breski Adviser Miss Granger Fifty t SEVENTH GRADE President ---- Vice-President Secretary----- Treasurer _ . Donald Shiesley Doris Newland Fred Johnson Frank Tironi Advisers Mrs. Korbel ___________________________________________________ Mr. Sekowski A Fifty-one EMPIRE TATE CIKXH PPI AJ OCIATION Waterford High School The SPOTLIGHT Vol. 2. No. 7 FEBRUARY II. 1949 Price 5 cents The Spotlight Staff The STAfr Students Hear Col. Hammersley Relates History of Waterford The assembly January 12 consisted of a talk by Colonel S. E. Hammersley concern- ing the history of Waterford. Colonel Ham- mersley included many interesting facts of early life in Waterford and the settlement of the Mohawk Valley. Editor-In-Chief -----------—... James Glavin Assistant Editor .............. Marsha McCullen News Editor ...................... Jane Newland Sports Editors .............................. Anita Goodwill Bob Gillespie Russ Walters Business Manager .................. Marie Kelts Advisers ................... Mr. W. C. Sekowslti Mr. C. M. Fitzpatrick Member: ESSPA and CSPA Students Enjoy Semi-Formal Dance Students danced to the music of Steve Anthony and his orchestra, as the “Eskimo Escapade” was run off January 28, in the high school gymnasium. The dance, a semi-formal was jointly sponsored by the Junior and Senior classes. The decoration committee, under chair- man Marsha McCullen, had a decoration theme along eskimo lines. Even an “igloo” was not missing, as the imitation eskimo house was cleverly mounted on the stage, with several “eskimos” near-by. Bright “northern lights” formed the background for the igloo,” while the dance floor was covered with a blue and white crepe canopy. Snow falling at night on an imita- tion village formed the design that covered the sidewalls. A large number of spectators viewed the couples during the dance, which ran from 9 to 12 p. m. James Glavin and Jane New- land, co-chairmen of the affair, led the march. Faculty chaperones present included Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morris, Mr. Walter Sekowski, Miss Marian Ranney, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Field, Miss Rosiland Glickman, Miss Angela DeMino and Mr. Charles Fitzpatrick. The couples adjourned to area restau- rants and house-parties following the dance as they continued their escapade.” -----o---- $2000 Essay Competition For High School Students The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announces a nation wide essay competition on the subject, Why De- mocracy works . High school students (ninth thru twelfth grades inclusive) are eligible to compete. Eight national awards will be made totalling $2000 in U. S. Government Saving Bonds, at maturity value. Also there will be three (Continued on Page 2) JACK KUNE Roughest ON team. CAPT.Don 3-4 CER SHORTEST man ON TEAM. man Bill TEAVoNS HARDEST ff HT ING M4N ON TEAH VARSITY This year’s Varsity, with five lettermen returning from last year and seven members of last year’s undefeated Junior-Varsity fought its way through a very successful season. Under the excellent guidance of Coach Morris, they won a great majority of the games played. Their first loss was to a taller combination from Burnt Hills. Playing some of the outstanding class C teams in the area, Waterford proved itself quite capable of holding its own. The team: Jack Kline, Bob Gillespie, Capt. Don Baker, John Sober, Bill Jeavons, Bill Cerqua, Bob Kelvington .Torn Shudt, Dick Cornetti, Don Brundige, Bill Jackson, Jim Glavin. Cheerleaders: Anita Goodwill, Alice Fish, Betty Fish, Lois Perry, Marion Smith, Joan Surprenant. Hoosac Keveny St. Mary’s Berlin Keveny ♦Burnt Hills Heatly Mechanicville St. Joseph’s ♦Game lost. WHS Oppon’ts 55 22 52 28 41 37 55 30 68 26 38 39 39 26 28 26 35 31 SIICCER This year’s soccer team, under the able leadership of its captain, Dominick Gabriel, held Waterford colors high during the 1948 season. The team won 7, lost 4, tied 3, and outscored its opponents 22 goals to 13. Leading goal maker was Dominick Gabriel with 7 goals to his credit. Coach Walter Sekowski, deserves much praise for the successful season enjoyed by the team. After preliminary practice and elimination our team was represented by the following: Walt Catallo; Manager, Jim Gorham; Bob Gillespie, Bill Cerqua, Jack Brenz, Ray Walters, Bill Jeavons, Jack Willetts, Ken Garrison, Johnny Sober, Capt. Dominick Gabriel, Pat Patregnani, Don Brundige; Reserves, Franklin Van Norden, John Conti, Ronnie Gillespie, Ronnie Ten Eyck, Don La Valley, Matt Kelts, Larry Ten Eyck, Dick Cornetti, Bill Jackson, Jack Kline, Tommy Hiqe, and Joe Picchi. WHS Oppon’ts Draper ........................................ -.................... 2 2 ♦Burnt Hills 0 2 Lansingburgh .................................................... 1 2 Heatly 2 0 Berlin —------------------------------ 4 0 Watervliet 0 0 ♦Lansingburgh - -- 1 2 Burnt Hills ........................................................ 2 2 Watervliet 2 1 Heatly 2 0 Berlin 2 0 Draper 3 1 Burnt Hills, Sectionals, Class C --------------------------------- 1 0 ♦Catskill ............................................................. 0 1 ♦Losses. JUHIIIIIl VARSITY nASKnTRALF, This year’s Junior Varsity, with many inexperienced players, had a very successful season. The team, coached by Orlando Pallozzi, won a majority of the games played. Their losses were the first ones suffered by Waterford High School’s Junior Varsity team in 24 straight games. Last year’s J. V. went undefeated. The playei s: Allen Hulse, John Patregnani, George Heggen, Ron Gillespie, Armand Patregnani, Bob Jackson, Don Shudt, Bill Bryk, Tom Hige, Larry Ten Eyck, Jack Gentile, Joe Picchi, Ray Walters, Don La Valley, Bob Cornetti Paul Bonneau, Bob Haskins, Ed Breault. Cheerleaders: Joan Follett, Lorraine Forget, Heather Borat, Fay Bums, Eva Catallo, Joan Kelly, Winifred Burgess, and Joy Hart. Hoosac WHS Oppon’ts St. Mary’s Keveny 99 Burnt Hills Heatly Mechanicville 29 Games lost. V CROSS COUNTRY The season of 1948 was the first year since 1942 that Waterford High School was represented in cross country. In spite of lack of experience, the boys had enthusiasm and a spirit that enabled them to have a championship team. The team won 3 meets while losing one. Waterford entered the annual Groat Memorial run at Schenectady, and placed fifth among twenty-five outstanding teams. The team captured Section II class B, C, D championship, and was awarded a trophy. With a majority of the lettermen returning next year, another championship team is expected. The team: Bill Cerqua, Bob Kelvington, Bob Jackson, Jack Lee, Ray Walters, Ron Gillespie. Bill Bryk, Armond Patregnani, Jack Kline, Jack Brenz, Hial Wheeler, Pat Cerqua, Don Klob, Bob Cornetti, Joe Picchi, Bob Shovah, Don Baker, Bill Jeavons, Don Brundige, Frank Van Norden, Matt Kelts. « Fifty-nine BASEBALL TEAM Waterford High School’s baseball team enjoyed a successful season last spring. The team won seven and lost only three. The beating handed Berlin, 6-1, enabled them to become the Tri-School league class C champions, for which they received a trophy. Heatly, Waterford, and Berlin participated in the league. The pitching of the club was handled by Dick Guyer and reliable Don Buteau. Dom Gabriel handled the catching duty for Waterford. Two of our losses were to Strong Draper and Burnt Hills. We were the only team in the area that could hold Draper at least to a tie. Next year Coach Morris will have to build his team from green material. With five of the first nine players leaving school, the team will have to work extra hard to have a winning combination. The team consisted of: Bon Bluteau Dick Guyer Dom Gabriel ♦Bill Jeavons ♦Jack Kline Walt Catallo ♦Bill Cerqua ♦Jim Glavin Ned Reo Mickey Dudek Bud Perry Pete Kobasa Bob Montgomery ♦Returning players. r z n x •5 r 2cs u 4: - 4 . ■ i N STUDENT SEMTE The Student Senate is one of the most important and active groups in Waterford High School. In September, under the guidance of the advisers, Miss Gainor and Miss Tetrault, and acting-president, Tom Shudt, the annual elections were held. The new Student Senate then elected Gretchen Hatlee, president; Marvin Thompson, vice- president; Marion Smith, secretary; Lois Perry, treasurer; and Irene Adler, speaker of assembly. The Senate began its successful term by cooperating with the Seniors in the presentation of a Welcome Dance for the new teachers. The Assembly Committee again undertook the task of providing weekly assemblies. The Committee met each week under the direction of Miss Tetrault and Irene Adler and managed to fill each fifth period, Wednesday, with an interesting assembly. The Senate continued the partial support of Hanna Konopka by sending her packages throughout the year through CARE. Among its many other activities were the inter-class basketball game, the revision of the point system of honor awards, and Waterford High’s representation in the T. A. I. S. C. A. The Student Senate sponsored the annual Moving-Up Day consisting of field day exercises in the morning, the actual moving-up in the afternoon, and Le Club Senat in the evening. MONITOR S. FIRE SQUAD First Roiv, left to right Jim Glavin, Captain; Marsha McCullen, Mr. Merritt, Adviser; Anita Goodwill, Stanley Muraski. Second Row — Don Brundige, Jim Gorham, Frank Van Norden, Jim Hart, Russ Walters. Third Row — Gerry Michon, John Sober, Ray Walters, Don Baker. i Sixty-three SENIOR CHOIR right — ?, Betty Fish, Jim Gorham, John Sober; Bill Jeavons, Choir Master; Muraski, accompanist; Jane Denio; Miss DeMino, Director. v k° .A. Joan Follett, Gretchen Hatlee, Carolyn Shafer, Jack Lee, Bill Bryk, Dick ge, Don Brundige, Jane Newland, Marilyn Hornberg, Margaret Farrar. Pat Burnham, Mary Swasey, Beverly Poliquin, Marie Kelts, Shirley Smith, n Fredrick, Marsha McCullen, Carol Saddier, Mary Beth Bills. Fourth Row — Bob Hagadom, Frank Smith, Bruce Boudreau, Grace Bulson, Jack Brenz, ather Bornt, Bob Shovah, Peter Sorenson, Warren Michon. Sixty-four JMI1UI1 CHUM First Row, left to right— Miss DeMino. Roseanne Wells, Marcia Hartnett, Jeanette Saddier, Warren Michon, Marilyn Sickles, Joan Coonradt, Judith Morrissey, Jane Bacchiochi. Second Roto, left to right— Frances Opitz, Eleanor Bozak, Helen Campoli, Mildred Clement, Charles Carter, Frederick Harder, Mary Van Norden, Nancy Parkis, Marilyn Riley, Joan Brown. Third Row, left to right— Ernestine Donovan, Ruth Breen, Mary Kay McCormack, Paul Kopcha, Frank Tironi, Nicholas Falcone, Jay Gorham, Bill Plummer, Dorothy Polnak, Joan Chaput, Carolyn Rivage. Fourth Row, left to right— Barbara Putman, Joan Demetros, Barbara Begin, Helen Beauregard, Suzanne Finn, Dolores La Forest, Judy Newland, Marjorie Weaver, Betty De Voe, Beverly Bame. Fifth Row, left to right— Charles Hayes, Charles Brown, Bob Leonard, Fred Johnson, Recardo Reo, Don Brown, Ronnie Le Van, Louis Falcone, Arthur De Voe. Sixty-five DRAMATICS AND AHT CLUB First Row, left to right— Lois Perry, Lorraine Forget, Joan Follett, Tom Shudt, Marie Kelts; Mr. Fitz- patrick, Adviser; Betty Fish. Second Row, left to right— Vivian Gilman, Nan Show, Ida Mincher, Anita Goodwill, James Hart, Anna Bova, Joyce Reed, Agnes Hillis. Vivian Gilman, Nan Shaw, Ida Mincher, Anita Goodwill. James Hart, Anna Third Row, left to right— Pat Burnham, Laura Powers, John Cunningham, Carol Saddier, Vaughn Bornt. Sixty-six INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ELLIR First Row, left to right— Ken Warner, Matt Kelts, Pat Sanders, Moe Thompson, Jane Newland, James Glavin; Mr. Treworgy, Adviser. Second Row, left to right— Joan Kelly, Marilyn Fisher, Effie Hancox, Marsha McCullen, Joan Mooney, Barbara Fredericks, Mary Swasey, Janet Bowes, Beverly Bristol. Third Row, left to right— Edward Bonneau, Pat Cerqua, Ed Curtin, John McKane, Terry Trimmer, Bob Jackson, Louis Gagnon. Sixty-seven PHOTOGRAPHY AND SCRAPBOOK CLUBS First Row, left to right— Janet Cornetti, Alex Cicchinelli, Jim Gorham, Dale Wallace, Jack Lee, Ralph Buckbee; Mrs. MacFarland, Adviser. Second Row, left to right— Billy Brewer, Frank Roach, Ed Hill, Frances Layton, Gail McCullen, Connie Bourgeois, Larry Eafrato, Jack Croker, Tony Vozzy. Third Row, left to right— Bill McDonough, Harold Bristol; Miss Fleet, Adviser; Peter Sorensen, Rich Hiller. Sixty-eight TYPING CLUB First Row, left to right— Anna Stah, George Proctor, Ann Catallo, Joann Castracani. Alice Fish, Reed Walters; Mrs. Saunders, Adviser. Second Row, left to right— Mary Danusiar, Dorothy Coonradt, Helen Opitz, Phil Reo, Mary Paskow, Marion Plummer. Third Row, left to right— Mildred Wilkes, Bill Cerqua, Dick Morrissey, Doris Empie, Mitzi Sees, Francis Durocher Edward Brown, Marge Camevale. A Sixty-nine FRENCH CLUB First Row, left to right— Irene Adler, Marilyn Hornberg, Kay Jones, Jean Mosley; Miss Tetrault, Adviser. Second Row, left to right— Evangeline Burns, Jane Denio, Catherine Curtin, Phyllis Chapman, Vivian Van Hoesen, June Lee Crowther. Third Row, left to right— Bob Palmateer, Neil Whitehurst, Marion Smith, Paul Bonneau, George Flynn. Seventy SCHOOL SERVICE CLUB First Row, left to right— Mr. Sekowski. Bev Poliquin, Jack Willetts, Russ Walters, Bill Merritt, Shirley Heimberger, Armand Patregnani. Second Row. left to right— Bud Cobb, Ramona Girard, Allen Hulse, Bruce Curtis, Clara Ceremuga, John Ronesi, Carol Carter, Bob Juenger. « Seventy-one BOYS HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First Row, left to right— Jay Mincher, Jimmy McKee; Miss Ensign, Adviser; John Muraski, Ambrose Marchant. Second Row, left to right— John Swasey, Franck Cerqua, Bob Shovah, Tom Vanderwerken, Richard Fuller, Ronald Flanigan. Seventy-two LIBRARY CLUB First Row, left to right— Norma Jerome, June Mongeon, Sally Grimes, Joan Swackhamer; Mrs. Bidwell, Adviser. Second Row, left to right— Shirley Bull, June Horrocks, Robert Hagadorn, Shirley Kessler, Jackaline Bryans. t Seventy-three STAMP LLUB First Row, left to right— Bob Tetreault, Aurlynne Lewis, Heather Bornt, Carolyn Shafer, Dick La Barge. Second Row, left to right— Don Johnson, Eva Catallo, Mr. Merritt, Margaret Farrar, George Demetros. Seventy-four © © £ C I c £ c £ c c £ £ € £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Pay r2) V or ’49er3 No matter how much money you get in '49 Remember that it's the part you keep that really counts for the future. And a good place to keep it is in a Bank Account with us, where it is safeguarded night and day. Come in, or open Your Account by Mail 3 3 5 5 1 i I 3 3 3 3 3) 3 3 3 3 3 3 BANK OF WATERFORD 1 WATERFORD | NEW YORK 3 3 3 The ELITE PRINT SHOP of SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK Printers of the 1949 Fordian G € C G 6 G G G G G G Congratulations and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF '49, WATERFORD HIGH SCHOOL from the Saratoga County and Town of Waterford Democratic Parties JAMES H. GLAVIN, JR., Executive Member FRANK MURRAY, Chairman COMPLIMENTS OF Mohawk Paper Mills, Inc G G 6 G G G G G G Q=PQ=P _PQ=PQ=P£=PQ=PQ=PQ=PQ=PQ=P =PQ=PQ_PQ=PQ=PQ=P COHOES, NEW YORK £ £ I a c c c £ £ £ C £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ € £ £ £ KOLLER SMITH CO., INC. BUSINESS EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, FORMS and SUPPLIES EDWARD A. HIGGINS, District Manager Town Hall, Waterford, N. Y. Phone: Waterford 422 Executive Offices 41 Chambers St., Opposite City Hall Parle New York 7, N. Y. ei 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 WATERTOWN, N. Y. 3 3 CAHILL’S SPORTING GOODS CO. 26 - 4th Street TROY, NEW YORK ROME, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS OF C 3 C 1 c c € £ £ I I £ EDDY VALVE CO. WATERFORD, NEW YORK € C e A. T. Willetts Compliments 43 BROAD STREET Of WATERFORD, N. Y. Plumbing Larry’s and Heating Cleaners Hardware and Electric Supplies • D 5 S 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3 3 e. i 5 BEST WISHES p 3 C (|« to the P Plumb X (L SENIORS C n lg George S' f f 3 KjlaSSeS «J I N. 3 c 3 f Michon 15 SECOND STREET 'b P TROY, N. Y. W Is TELEPHONE TROY 164 cD (j Your Supplier c C - _ _ 3 3 3 c C Dunn's 3 3 s Paint Store, Inc. Burgess 3 One of Waterford's Oldest and 1 1 Most Progressive Stores Since 1883 p Paints — Wallpaper — p — Glass — Insecticides Company ;} 1 is Waxers and Sanders '}V NEXT TO THE SCHOOL p For Rent d) b 83 BROAD STREET PHONE 441 WATERFORD, NEW YORK d) 3 (j Free Delivery 3 h dl £ a t c £ £ £ £ £ Telephone 355 Open Evenings £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Phil Attey’s Superette Grocery Produce Frozen Foods BROAD STREET WATERFORD, NEW YORK SUCCESS to the SENIOR CLASS Murray’s News Room BROAD STREET WATERFORD, NEW YORK Flint’s Philco Headquarters For Your Complete Home Appliances DO YOU NEED? • Radio • Refrigeration • Television 33 BROAD STREET WATERFORD, NEW YORK Lloyd Studio WISHES TO CONGRATULATE THE CLASS OF 1949 Lloyd Studio 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 0=50=50=50=50=50=50=50=50=50=50=90=50=50=5 0=50=90=5 P (C Waterford High School d CONSERVATION PLEDGE CV 1 Give My Pledge as an American to Save fJJ (j Loafer's Association and Faithfully to Defend from Waste the CV Natural Resources of My Country — Its (J) (P WHITEY _ BONES Soil and Minerals, Its Forests, Waters and 3 RUSS — VAN £ (P Wildlife. ci' Waterford Rod Gun Club cl a) b Is John Higgins Co. J Thomas H. Morris cl PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS P Accurate Service Dependable Drugs Pharmacists Since 1844 INSURANCE cl POST OFFICE BUILDING Phones: Wtd. 20 and 229 WATERFORD, N. Y. £ j) PHONE 422 WATERFORD, N. Y. D f ' 5 Whatever Progress the American Labor 3 (I Movement Makes Rests on an Educational Chick's cl C 'b Basis. TJ —Samuel Gompers Confectionary J) COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION 34 BROAD STREET P Mohawk Local 390, I.B.P.M. WATERFORD, NEW YORK J) |3 COHOES, NEW YORK P 3 CVv Is BEST WISHES TO THE e| Lawrence CLASS OF '49 Pharmacy (C Maloney's RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION SERVICE fo Flower Shop Austin Clark, Ph. G. c 79 BROAD ST. WATERFORD, N. Y. 1� £ £ £ £ £ £ Reginald J. Carignan GENERAL INSURANCE 45 BROAD STREET PHONE 129 WATERFORD, NEW YORK Kopcha's Pastry Shop WEDDING CAKES AND BIRTHDAY CAKES OUR SPECIALTY PHONE WATERFORD 244 Compliments Ot BONE'S AND HOTROD'S Whizzer Shop T. J. Ceremuga Dairy Pasteurized Milk and Cream R. F. D. No. I Waterford, N. Y. Phone 73I-W-2 Northside Cash Market Quality Meats and Groceries 3 3 3 s 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ COMPLIMENTS OF 2)eJ TROY, NEW YORK FASHIONS FOR TEENS Hoffman's Filling Station Gasoline, Oils, Accessories, Etc. 93-95 Third Street Waterford, N. Y. Compliments Of Stiles Market Route 9 Albany-Saratoga Road Meet Me at The Fifth Avenue Diner 355 Fifth Avenue N. Troy, N. Y. Steve Psakis, Proprietor Compliments Of “Hotrod Willie Westover-Wolfe Motors Inc. Nash Airflyte Cars 3001 Sixth Avenue Phone Troy 7171 ([5 Northside Cash Market (P Oscar's Ideal Confectionary J) For Your Sodas, Sundaes and Magazines Ct 101 Saratoga Avenue 'W Best Syrup Used fj) Meats and Groceries (ft Clean — Courteous — Service CY 43 Remsen St., Cohoes Tel. 1516 JJ | Tel. Cohoes 963 Tel. Troy 666 Compliments Of rv. Ij Empire Tri-City Cab, Inc. 1ft 63 Mohawk Street | JoAnn's Beauty Salon 'b Samuel Cuva, President Cohoes, N. Y. (ft 22 Cayuga Street Cohoes- N. Y. JJ - T) 'is (ft Compliments tV Cerroni Bros. b ot Groceries P Beer Cold Cuts Jj lb Cohoes Sanitary Market f Telephone Waterford 206 'b Compliments Compliments Of The CY P 0f I. V. Davis Waterford Telephone JJ Operators Sweetheart Flower Shop Flowers for Every Occasion 1 L. H. Van Arnum c HARDWARE % 42 Third Street Troy 431 3) Compliments Of I Compliments Sr (C The « 3 Triangle (P Gifford's % p John's Grocery cl Passaretti's 61 Broad Street Waterford, N. Y. Barber Shop c 3 J. Farrar, Prop. (P 3 Barbers JJ .... 1 'is P Adler's Economy Store d) Best Wishes to the Senior Class 3 Ladies1, Men's, and Children's Wear Lorraine - Marie - Joan cv (P 27 Broad Street Waterford, N. Y. Gretchen p Phone Waterford 453-J £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ MIDDLEBROOK MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Martin Band Instruments Gretsch Drums Repairing - - - Instruction Miller’s Music Store 73 FOURTH STREET TROY, NEW YORK TELEPHONE TROY 5220 Best Wishes to The Senior Class Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Whinnery Best Wishes to the Senior Boys The Senior Girls COMPLIMENTS OF Swatling Paint Paper Co. 77 MOHAWK STREET Wallpaper Varnish Senior C fc WISHES TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS YEARBOOK 3 3 3 3 3 Paints Glass ONLY PRACTICAL STORE IN COHOES PHONE COHOFS 256 Best Wishes to the Senior Girls The Senior Boys Best Wishes to Everyone The Senior Class 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3