Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1951 volume:

Copyright 1951 by Neil N. Whitehurst, Editor-in-Chief i The Guiding Spirit of our youth. Our Alma Mater dear. You lead us ever onward Through knowledge and through truth 2 The Fordian TH PulIislleJ ly Senior Class V aterj-ori HipVi Scl ool if ■ y 195i DEDICATION To Mr. Treworgy — the one person who has given us all the love and understanding possible, who has spurred us on to realize our one ambition. GRADUATION, — we dedicate our yearbook, the highest honor we have to bestow on anyone. ■ BABY” TREWORGY Mrs. TREWORGY IN MEMORY Hector H. Ayotte To Hector Ayotte, former member of our class, who gave his life in the Korean conflict, we acknowledge our debt for his supreme sacrifice. 5 CHARLES H. FIELD Superintendent M. MARIAN RANNEV Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Harold W. Turner, President Louis R. Breslin, Clerk- Alien Bishop, Treasurer Richard Anderson Wilbur Cancv Mrs. Laverne Conklin George Flynn Frederick MacHaffie Louis Mosley 6 Airs. OI L BEL Prof. FITZPATRICK Airs. DAWSON Miss WAUGH 8 Prof. ZELIE Airs. BIDWELL Mr. BRESLIN Mrs. SALISBURY Miss SHAW Mrs. SAUNDERS Prof. LONG DO Miss ENSIGN Prof. MERRITT Afiss AIcGARTY Prof. TREWORGY Prof. SEKOWSKI Miss Dc.MINO Mrs. HUBERT 9 FORDIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief_________________________________________Neil N. Whitehurst Asst. Editor-in-Chief__________________________________________Irene Adler Art Editor_____________________________________________________ Janet Fuller Board:_______________________________________Laura Powers, Mary Paskow, Carl Rudebush, Helen Opitz Photography Editor_________________________________________Vivian Van Hoesen Board:____________________________________Margaret Carnevale, Edwin Hill, Heather Bornt, Neil Whitehurst Literary Editor__________________________________________________________Pat Sanders Board: ___________________________Fay Burns, Irene Adler, Heather Bornt, Margaret Farrar, Carolyn Shafer Advertising Editor_________________________________________Marvin Thompson Board:____________________Mary S.vasey, Paul Bonneau, Vivian VanHoesen, Terry Trimmer, Jay Mincher Business Managers__________________________________Carl Rudebush, Bettv Fish Board:______________________________________Pat Carey, Beverly Poloquin Paul Bonneau Sports Editor________________________________________________Robert Jackson Board________________________________________Don LaValley, Gerry Guyer, Bob Hart, George Flynn 10 It is with pride that the Class of ’51 pre- sents this year hook. In it we have re- corded the progress and happenings of our years in High School. The friends and teachers we have grown to know and love, will be an inspiration to us in the years ahead. The year book has become one of the traditions at Waterford Hi h. We sincerely hope that our efforts will serve to inspire future graduates. We shall probably look back on our years in Waterford High as the happiest time of our lives. We face the future with confidence, and we trust that the fine traditions for which our High School stands will continue to inspire others as it has us. 11 CLASS OFFICERS President______ Vice-President Secretary _____ Treasurer._____ Senators_______ Neil N. Whitehurst ----Irene R. Adler ----Heather Bornt -------Edwin Hill ____Laura Powers Janet Fuller Marvin Thompson Paul Bonneau 12 SENIOR CLASS 14 IRENE RUTH ADLER “Reniev Irene Adler so sweet and charming Wins many a friend with her smile so disarming. French Club, Secretary 1, Treasurer 2; “Spotlight , Business Staff 2, New- staff 3, News Editor 4; Dramatic Club 5; Song Contest Leader 1,2,3,4; Lollipop Hop 1; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Square Dances 2,3,4; Junior Amateur Night 3; Food Sale 3; Asst. Editor-in-Chicf Fordian 4; Vice- President of class 4; Senior Play 4; Candy Committee 3; Choir 4; Student Senate 1,2,3; Welcome Dance 1,2,3,4; Club Scnat Dance 1,2,3; iVIoving-Up-Day 1,2,3; Emblem Committee 1; Record Committee 1; Field Day 1; Agenda Committee 2,3; Board of Elections 2,3,4; Assembly 1,2,3; President T.A.I.S.A. 3; Speaker of Assembly 1,2,3; “Yuletide Yump 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Variety Show 2; Ring Committee 3; Honor Society 3,4; Point System Award 1,2,3,4. HEATHER AUDREY BORNT “Heath” Heather, a most ambitious lass, Is the fair secretary of the Senior Class. Pop-Song Committee 1,2,3; Sophomore Spring Swing, Co-Chairman 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Co-Chairman Amateur Night 3; Secretary of Class 4; “Fordian” 4; Charges 3; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Stamp Club, President 2; Glee Club 3; Senior Play 4; Lollipop Hop 1; Freshman Cheerlcading Squad 1; Variety Show 2; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Food Sales 3,4; Scrapbook Committee 2; “Yuletide Yump” 4; Inter-Class Formal 4; Senior Choir 2,4; Card Party. rALL RONALD BONNEAU „p Paul, so gay and debonair aU Makes all the females stop and stare. Student Senate 3,4; T.A.I.S.A. 3; Secretary of T.A.I.S.A, 4; Publicity Com mittec 5,4; Point System 3; Record Committee 4; Youth Page 3,4- Handbook Comnuttee 4; Bus Committee 3; Field Day, Chairman 3,4; Club Senat Dane! B k rVlV’iTa cnCC m S°phomorc Spring Swing 2; Cross Country 2 34 B ske baH 2,3,4; Semor Play 4; “Fordian 4; Monitor Fire Squad 3,4; French Club 1,.; rypmg Club, President 3; Dancing Teacher 3, Track 4; Lollipop Hop 1 Square Dances 3,4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Assembly Committee 4 ?Varied Sho , Amateur N.ght 3; Food Sales 3.4; Turkey Toddle 3; “Yuletide Yump 4; Board of Elections 4; Baseball 4; Inter-Class Formal 4. P 15 I’D WARD ALSON BROWN “Eddie” Although Eddie was voted most shyf Many a girl gives him the eye. Amateur Night 3; Senior Play 4; Round Square Dance 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3. PATRICIA ANN CAREY A sports-loving gal is our Eat Carey, But 'twas her sparkling personality that attracted Gerry. Round Square Dance 4; Co-chairman Christmas Candy 4; “Fordian” 4; “Yuletide Yump” 4; Senior Play 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Typing Club 4; Spot- light 4; Inter-Class formal 4; Food Sale 4; Card Party 4; Class Pins 4. EVANGELINE FRANCES BURNS “Fay” Fayf with eyes the color of thistle Is the reason for many a wolfish whistle. Class secretary 1; French Club 1,2, President 3; Lollipop Hop 1; Song Contest Accompanist 1,2; Scrapbook Committee 2,3; Spotlight 2,3, Editor 4; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Square Dances 2,3,4; Food Sales 3,4; Honor Society 3,4; Assembly Committee 3,4; Turkey Toddle 3; Point System Award 3; Amateur Night 3; Glee Club 4; “Fordian” 4; Senior Play 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Student-Teacher 3,4; “Yuletide Yump” 4; Charges Commit- tee 2; Colombia Press Conference 3; Junior-Senior Formal, Queen 3. 16 MARGARET CARNEVALE “Maggie” Marge Camevale can surely dance. If yoxCre ever around, just watch her prance. Lollipop Hop 1; Senior Choir 2,4; Typing Club 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Senior Play 4; Yulctide Yump 4; Fordian 4; Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Welcome Dance 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Spotlight 4; Inter-Class Formal 3,4; Card Party 4; Dancing Club, director 4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Moving Up Day 3,4; Food Sale 3,4. PATRICIA MARIE CARTER “Pat” Pat Carter has all the boys on the run, But to hear her tell it. it's all in fun. Stardust Soiree 3; Amateur Night 3; Ring Committee 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Moving Up Day 2,3; Turkey Toddle 3; Glee Club 3; Senior Play 4; Spa- ghetti Supper 4; Class Pins 4; Field Day 2,3; Teacher’s assistant 3; Lollipop Hop 1; School Service Club 1; Inter-Class Formal 4 FRANCES ALICE CERQUA “Frannie” Frannie, so tiny, bright, and gay, Is a happy note in anyone's day. Senior Choir 1,4; Round Square Dance 4; Pop Song Committee 2,4; Food Sales 3,4; Knitting Club 4; Amateur Night 3, Spaghetti Supper 4; Senior Play 4; Moving Up Day 3 Stardust Soiree 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Yulctide Yump 4; Inter-Class Formal 4; Card Party 4. 17 MARGARET MARY FARRAR “Marge” Marge Farrar, in her animated way Should go through life always happy and gay. Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Variety Show 2; Stamp Club 2; Senior Choir 2,4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Amateur Night 3; Food Sale 3; Cheerleading 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Round Square Dances 1,2,3; Welcome Dance 4; Senior Play 4; Fordian 4; Yulctidc Yump 4; Spaghetti Supper 4. L. MARY ELIZABETH FISH Most popular - - Betty - - our voting showed, And when we told her, my how she glowed! Lollipop Hop 1; Round Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Charges 1,2,4; Senior Choir 1,2, Asst. Choirmaster 4; Cheerleader 1,2,4; Spotlight 2, Sports Editor 4; Secretary of Class 2; Co-chairman of Xmas Candy 3,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Yuletidc Yump 4; Amateur Night 3,4; Variety Show 2; Pop Song Committee 2,4; Food Sales 3,4; Stardust Soiree 3; Inter- Class Formal 4; Student Teacher 3,4; Student Sponsor Dancing Club 4; Vice-President Dramatic Club 3; Senior Play 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Co- Business Manager, Fordian 4; Youth Page 4; Welcome Dance 4; Secretary Youth Canteen 2; Card Party 4; Field Day 1,2,3,4. BRUCE MADISON CURTIS “Bruce” Bruce Curtis, with his artistic flair, Remains cool and collected with a nonchalant air. Senior Play 4; Rifle Club 4; School Service Club 4; Lollipop Hop 1; Round Square Dances 2,3,4; Monitor Fire Squad 3,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Class Pins 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Inter-Class Formal 4; Photography Club 2; Yulctidc Yump 4. 18 Hot-Rod” GEORGE FRANCIS FLYNN “Hot-Rod” George Flynn with his laugh so jolly, Leads 304 in all its folly. Lollipop Hop 1; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Yuletidc Yump 4; Round Square Dances 2,3,4; Sr. Flay 4; Fordian 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Stardust Soiree 3; Inter-Class Formal 4; French Club 1,2; Inter- national Relations Club 3, President 4; Monitor Fire Squad 4; Amateur Show 2,3; Soccer 3,4; Manager, Baseball Team 3,4. BARBARA DAWN FREDERICK ‘Dawn” Dawn, so sweet and kindoi shyf Has charmed for herself a real handsome guy. Food Sale 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Moving Up Day 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Glee Club 3; Round Square Dances 2,3; Spaghetti Supper 4; Handicraft Club 4; Sr. Play 4; Yuletidc Yump 4; Fordian 4; Lollipop Hop 1; Inter- national Relations Club 1,2; Senior Choir 2,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2. M. JANET FULLER “Jan-Jan Janet, with her auburn hair Makes all the fellers stop and stare. Lollipop Hop 1; Round Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Food Sales 3,4; Amateur Show 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Student Senate 4; Senior Play 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Point System Committee 4; Senate Publicity 4; Typing Club 4; Welcome Dance 4; Art Editor Fordian 4; Mov- ing Up Day 4; Yuletidc Yump 4; Club Senate Dance 4; Inter-Class Formal 4. JOHN AUGUSTUS GENTILE “Jack” Jackie Gentile, who's really not so small, lE r .i ft V witty humor he entertains all. Baseball 1,2,3.4; Bowling 2,3,4; Art Club 2,3; Basketball 1,2; School Service Club 1; Spotlight 2,3; Senior Play 4; Lollipop Hop 1. GERALD JAMES GUYER “Gerry” G erry Guyer, so brawny and tally With his charming manner, made friends of us all. Baseball 2,3,4; Ring Committee 3; Inter-Class Basketball 3,4; Amateur Show 3; Senior Play 4, Round Square Dances 3,4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Fordian 4; Yuletide Yump 4; Inter-Class Formal 4. fW'”. JAMES HA ArwAT'XT “Haggle” ROBERT JAMES HAGADORN Bob Hagadorn, a likeable ladf Whenever he's near, why everyone's glad. Senior Choir 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Senior Chorus 2; Pin Committee 4; All-State Sectionals 3; Track Team, Manager 4; Library Club 3; Spaghetti Supper 4; Amateur Night 3; Yuletide Yump 4 Square Dances 1,2; Lollipop I lop 1; Senior Play 4; School Award 3. 20 ■r ' as 7 HART ROBERT LOUIS HART U “Bob Argue though he does. He's a lovable little ctiss. Lollipop Hop 1; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Yuletide Yump 4; Square Dances 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Fordian 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Stardust Soiree 3; Inter-Class Formal 4; Photography Club 1,2; School Service Club 4; Monitor Fire Squad 3,4; Ring Committee 3; Class Pins 4; Freshman Basketball 1; Amateur Show 3; Yrarietv Show 2. FRANK HEALEY “Red’’ Frank Healey, our bachelor boy; Many a girl would accept hint with joy. Baseball 2,3,4,5; Senior Play Committee; Senate Senior Dance. EDWIN CONGER HILL “Hilly” Edwin Hilly so neatly dressed, It's many a girl that he's impressed. Treasurer of Class 1,2,3,4; Fordian 4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Turkey Toddle 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Lollipop Hop 1; Pop Song Committee 1; Welcome Dance 4; Amateur Night 3; Variety Show 2; Senior Choir 4; Photography Club 2; Spaghetti Supper4; Yuletide Yump 4; Inter-Class Formal 4; Food Sale 3; Senior Play 4. 21 ROBERT JAMES JACKSON “Big Bob” Athletic Bob, with wings on his feet, At any undertaking, he's hard to beat. Lollipop Hop 1; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Monitor Fire Squad 3, captain 4; Cross-Country 2,3, captain 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; N.Y.S. Public High School Cross-Country Championship 4; French Club 1; Sports Editor, Fordian 4; International Relations Club 2,3,4. GORDON ARTHUR JOHNSTON Gordon, with his voice so appeali?igy Sets all the female hearts a-reeling. Yuletide Yump 4; Senior Play 4; Square Class Formal 4; Choir 4; French Chorus 4; Airj] Spaghetti Supper 4; Baseball 4; Variety Show “Lefty” ance 4; Fordian 4; Inter- Model Club, director 4; rd Partv 4; Food Sale 4. DAVID EDWARD LaFOND “Frenchy” Frenchy has that look of knowledge, But two things that don't mix are poolroom and college. Baseball 1,3,4; Basketball 1,3; Soccer 1,2,3, Captain 4; Bowling 3; Senior Choir 3,4; Typing Club 4; School Service 1; President, Vice-President of Class 1. 22 DONALD JOSEPH La VALLEY “Specs’’ Don LaValley is never forlorn, As long as he can blow on his horn. Vice-President of Class 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Soccer 4; Track 3,4; Glee Club 3; Band 4; Monitor Fire Squad 3,4; Class Will 4. “Jay” JAY BRUCE MINCHER Cooperative, good worker - - that's what they say; Who are they talking about? No one but Jay. Fordian 4; Yuletide Yump 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; International Relations Club 4; Library Club 1; Boys’ Home Economics 2; Senior Play 4; Turkey Toddle 3; Library Assistant 1; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Stardust Soiree .3; Inter- Class Formal 4. HELEN A. OPITZ “Helen” Helen Opitz, so tall and shy With her independent manner, she'll surely get by. Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Variety Show 2; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Amateur Show 3; Round Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Food Sales 3,4; Welcome Dance 4; Senior Play 4; Fordian 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Typing Club 2,4; International Relations Club 3; Lollipop Hop 1; Turkey Toddle 3; Handicraft Club 1; Card Party 4; Moving Up Day 3,4; Inter-Class Formal 4. 23 t .iQj ROBERT HENRY PALMATEER “Bob” Bob Palmateer, in bis friendly way Always looks happy, cheerful, and gay. Lollipop Hop 1; Round Square Dances 2,3,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; French Club 1,2; Monitor Fire Squad 4; Glee Club 3,4; Amateur Show 3; Variety Show 2; Yulctide Yump 4; Track 3; Rifle Club 4; Photography Club 1; Turkey Toddle 2; Inter-Class Formal 4. MARY ANN PASKOW “Mary” Mary Paskow, so slender and tall With her charm, she could be queen of any ball. Lollipop Hop 1; Round Square Dances 1,2; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Typing Club 2,3; Turkey Toddle 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Food Sale 3,4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Yulctide Yump 4; Senior Play 4; Knitting Club 4; Fordian 4. BEVERLY ANN POLIQUIN “Bev” Bev Poliquin with her mischief and fun Is never still a minute, but always on the run. Spotlight 4; Sr. Choir 1,2,4; School Service Club 1, Treasurer 3; Sr. Chorus 2; Glee Club 3,4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Sr. Play 4; Stardust Soiree 3; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Amateur Show 3; Yulctide Yump 4; Round Square Dance 1,2,3,4; Lollipop Hop 1; Food Sale 3,4; Turkey Toddle 3. 24 ANITA MARY PORRETTA “Neetsie” Anita Porrettay with her hair so darky Always looks as happy as a lark. Typing Club 3,4; Food Sales 2,3,4; Moving Up Day 3; Spaghetti Supper 4; Round Square Dances 3,4; Senior Play 4; Lollipop Hop 1; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Girls’ Recreational Club 1; Turkey Toddle 3; Field Day 2,3; Inter-Class Formal 4. LAURA MONICA POWERS “Laurie” Always so sweet and gay is our Laura Powers She's entertained us for many long hours. Senate 2,4; Art Club 1,2; Pop Song Committee 2,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Turkey Toddle 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Amateur Night 3; Fordian 4; Senior Play 4; Point System Committee 4; Jr. Red Cross Committee 4; Christmas Project Committee 2,4; T.A.I.S.A. 4; Club Senate Dance 2,4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Lollipop Hop 1; Senate Publicity 4; Yuletide Yump 4; Inter-Class Formal; Food Sale 4. CARLTON WALLACE RUDEBUSH Cheer fid and easy-going is our Carl He's always smilingy with never a snarl. Class President 1; Fordian 4. “Rudy” 25 PATRICIA ANN SANDERS “Patsy” Patsy, so sweet and full of fun, Although she could have many, her heart belongs to one. International Relations Club, secretary 2; Secretary of Class 3; Senator 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Spotlight 4; Literary Editor, Fordian 4; Sr. Play 4; Chairman, Spaghetti Supper 4; Welcome Dance 4; Moving Up Day 3,4; Dramatic Club 3; Knitting Club 4; Shorthand Award 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Armband Committee 3; Pop Song Committee 4; Calendar 3; Assembly Committee 3; Point System Award 3; Student Teacher 3,4; Yuletide Yump 4; Secretary-Treasurer, Sr. Choir 4; Club Senate Dance 3, Bus Committee 3; Square Dances 3,4; Class Prophecy 4; Inter-Class Formal 4; Food Sale 4; Card Party 4; Field Day 2,3,4. PETER MARK SORENSEN “Pete” Peter Sorenen, so ambitious and hard-working, Is always doing his duty, and never shirking. Lollipop Hop 1; Round Square Dance 1; Typing Club 2; Library Club 1; Assembly Committee 1; Food Sale 3,4; Scrapbook Club 3; Music Award 3; Amateur Show 3; Welcome Dance 4; Sr. Play 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Yuletide Yump 4; Dramatic Club 4; Inter-Class Formal 4. CAROLYN ELIZABETH SHAFER “Carol” Up in the country, Carolyn lives afar, But Ed doesn't mind the rides in his speedy car. Lollipop Hop 1; Choir 2,4; Glee Club 3,4; Sr. Play 4; Typing Award 3,4; Turkey Toddle 3; Secretary, Stamp Club 3; Yuletide Yump 4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Amateur Show 3,4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Fordian 4; Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Card Party 4. 26 MARY CATHERINE SVVASEY “Mary” Mary and English never agree. She's working hard for her English degree. Lollipop Hop 1; Inter-Class Formal 4; Stardust Soiree 4; Amateur Night 3; Senior Flay 4; Food Sale 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Ring Committee 3; Moving Up Day 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Senior Choir 4; Assistant Teacher 3,4; Handi- craft Club 4; International Relations Club 1,2; Glee Club 3; Spaghetti Supper 4; Round Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Spotlight 4; Pin Committee 4; Variety Show 2; Yulctide Yump 4; Fordian 4. MARVIN PAUL THOMPSON “Moe” “Marv” Proud of our Senate President, Marv, are we; Such an amiable lad, with a spirit so free. International Relations Club, President 1,2; Glee Club 3,4; Round Square Dance 1; Student Senate 1,3, Vice-President 2, President 4; Moving Up Day 1,2,3,4; Charges 2; Club Senate Dance 1,2,3,4, Host 2; Co-Chairman Welcome Dance 4; Yuletidc Yump 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Pop Song Contest 1; Sr. Choir, Choirmaster 4; Advertising .Manager, Fordian 4; Sr. Play 4; Baseball 3; Inter-Class Formal 4. TERRY HAGAR TRIMMER “Terry” Blonde, blue eyes, handsome and tall; A smile on his lips, Terry's friendly to all. Lollipop Hop 1; Round Square Dances 1,2,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Vice-President 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Senior Play 4; Welcome Dance 4; Yulctide Yump 4; Fordian 4; Amateur Night 3; Inter- Class Formal 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; International Relations Club 1,2, Vice- President 4. 27 VIVIAN VanHOESEN “Viv” Talented Viv is always on the spot, hi the “nick of time” when we need her a lot. Lollipop Hop 1; French Club 1,2; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Food Sale 2,3,4; Turkey Toddle 3; Moving Up Day 3,4; Senior Flay 4; Square Dances 1,2, 3,4; Photography Editor, Fordian 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Welcome Dance 4; Yule- tide Yump 4; Inter-Class Formal 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Spotlight 3,4; Card Party 4; Teacher Assistant 3,4; Accompanist, Inter-Class Song Contest 3,4; Amateur Show 3. NEIL NORTON WHITEHURST “Neil” Neat dresser, witty, good dancer indeed; Our class “Pres” is sure to succeed. Student Senator 1, Publicity, Record, Board of Elections, Moving Up Day- Committees; Lollipop Hop 1; Round and Square Dances 1,2,3,4; Moving Up Day 2,3,4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Class President 2,3,4; Candy Chairman 2; French Club 1,2, Treasurer 2; Inter National Relations Club 3; Editor-in-Chicf of Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Song Contest 1,2,3,4; Food Sales 3,4; Amateur Night 3,4; Variety Show 2; Inter-Class Formal 3,4; Ring Committee 3; Pin Committee 4; Senate-Senior Dance 4; Senior Choir 3,4; Turkey Toddle 3; Spaghetti Supper 4; Boys’ State 3; Card Party 4; Yuletide Yump 4; Dancing Class 2,3; Jitterbug King 1; Inter-class Basket Ball 1; Constitution Committee 2. MILDRED ELIZABETH WILKES “Millie” Our Clifton Street Millie, who loves a good ti?ney Is deeply in love and feeling sublime. Round Square Dances 1,2,3; Lollipop Hop 1; Typing Club 1,2, Secre- tary 3; Food Sale 3; Turkey Toddle 3; Amateur Show 3; Stardust Soiree 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet 3; Welcome Dance 4; Yuletide Yump 4; Spaghetti Supper 4; Dancing Club, director 4; Knitting Club 4; Parliamentarian 4; Sophomore Spring Swing 2; Charges 4; Variety Show 2; Spotlight 3. 28 In Sincere Appreciation to our eighth grade advisor who started us on our long four year climb to reach our goal - - Graduation. Smiling from the sidelines, she has never ceased to take an active interest in the Class of ’51. and for this, we gratefully thank Mrs. GLADYS SCHROEDF.R. 29 CLASS HISTORY Back in Sepember, 1947, a large group of young, wide-eyed little monsters invaded the peace and quiet of VV.H.S. (which, may I men- tion, has never had a quiet moment since) and presented themselves to Professor Everett S. Treworgy, who still hasn’t fully recovered from the shock, and together these two parties began their careers at W.H.S. with a bang. Carl Rudebush elected president - - so be- gan our Freshman year. Our first activity was a round and square dance, which was a huge success. About midway through our initial year, our president left us to attend another school, and we were turned over to David LaFond, who led us into our next event, the Lollipop Hop which was well-received, and attended by all. This seems to have been be- ginner’s luck, however, for never since have we presented a dance at which there was such a big crowd. It was in our Sophomore year, with Neil Whitehurst as president, that the most unex- pected of all the memorable events took place. What was this never-to-be-forgotten event? We, the Class of 1951 won the Pep Song Con- test. By this time we had lost that shyness we had had as Freshmen, and were now confident we could lick the world. But since the Fresh- men (The Class of 1952) were not the world, we could not be expected to beat them in the Inter-Class Basketball Game - - and we didn’t. The big activity of this year was our Sopho- more Spring Swing------a success? Well, ever- body was there - - well, all the Sophomores, anyway. Another feature of this funpacked year was the,Mr. Skip and Jerry Lester Show. No, this wasn’t the Jerrv Lester of television fame, but he was funny. In our Junior year, again led by Neil Whitehurst, two of the biggest events of our whole 4 years took place. Our class rings ar- rived (a trifle late). But what else happened? A blessed event this time - - Prof. Treworgy’s son, Albert, arrived, to the joy and relief of both Prof and the Class of ’51. Another ac- tivity of this sparkling year was the Turkey Toddle, a really wonderful dance, of which everyone spoke highly - - everyone, that is, ex- cept the Juniors. We went in the hole on this one. During, the course of this, our third year, we again, for the second time in a row, won the Pep Song plaque. We also staged an Ama- teur Show and several food sales. And in Janu- ary, we joined with the Senior of 1950 to put on the Stardust Soiree - - a really dreamy for- mal. The Junior-Senior Banquet was held at the Sunset Inn, and was enjoyed by all present - - all, that is, except the owners of the Sunset who were rather unhappy over the consider- able loss of napkins, silverware, and ash trays they suffered that night. ' Then came our Senior year, the last and most cherished of all. Again with Neil White- hurst as president, we began the year with a successful, profitable round and square dance. Then the most spectacular, most stupendous play of all time, “TOMBOY”, was presented and enjoyed by all. Then came our Yuletide Yump, and following this, we tried something that hadn’t been done at W.H.S. for quite some time - - a spaghetti supper, which turned out rather well, and while all this was going on, we were planning the biggest and best Fordian which concluded the four most wonderful, ex- citing, memorable years - - the best years of our lives. 30 CAN-U-IMAGINE Irene Adler getting a failing mark on her re- tard? Bonneau staying on his feet during a basketball game? Heather Bornt not talking about the glories of Burnt Hills? Fay Burns with jet black hair? Ed Brown flirting with girls? Pat Carey not liking Gerry? Marge Carnevale not knowing how to dance? Pat Carter being shy with boys? Frannie Cerqua weighing 150 pounds? Scottie Cuomo without his sense of humor? Bruce Curtis talking as fast as Fay Bums? Marge Farrar not talking - - period? Betty Fish without Paul as a shadow? George Flynn spelling words correctly? Dawn Frederick being a cheerleader? Janet Fuller not eating? Jack Gentile without his laugh? Gerrv Guyer 5’2”, and 150 pounds? Bob Hagadorn not being music minded? Bob Hart keeping quiet at class meetings? Edwin Hill not being able to polka? Bob Jackson coming in last at a cross-country meet? Gordon Johnston being a great orator? “Frenchy” LaFond with a look of intelligence? Don LaValley not knowing how to play a horn? Jay Mincher being disliked by the girls? Helen Opitz speaking in a monstrous voice? Bob Palmateer going steady? Mary Paskow not knowing how to skate? Bev Poliquin without her dark lipstick? Anita Porretta sassing the teachers? Laura Powers acting serious? Carl Rudebush having the strength of Samp- son? Pat Sanders being untrue to Larry? Carolyn Shafer not typing at 65 words per minute? Mary Swasey liking English? Peter Sorensen not talking about Bernstein? Moe Thompson without his speeches? Terry Trimmer not having to share his girl? Vivian VanHoesen not knowing how to play the piano? Neil Whitehurst 4’8” with a crew cut? Mildred Wilkes learning how to knit socks for Eddie? Reed Walters not saying, “Ain’t that cute?”? Prof. Treworgy without his tweed coat? Waterford High School without the Class of ’51? 31 CLASS WILL We, the Class of ’51, supposedly of sound body (we also have minds) do declare this to be our first and last will and testament. To the faculty — We leave them with the happy thought that next year we won’t be here. Need we sav more? As a special surprise we leave you our secret to success so that vou can keep it from getting into the wrong hands - - namely the students of W.H.S. To the Juniors — We leave with you the happy thought that you too will have to write a Senior Essay--Aliss Gainor’s ready for you! Don’t let us fool you, it’s not too tough. To the Sophomores — We leave you the toils and troubles of earning enough money to produce your yearbook----we were a little short, but that Brinks job wasn’t so hard, was it Seniors? To the Freshmen — We leave our excess energy so that the next three years won’t be so rough on you. To the Eighth Grade — We leave our class colors of red and white. We want vou to take pride in your new colors, for if you don’t, we’ll come back and haunt you. To the bravest man in the world, Mr. Treworgy, (Like a Roman gladiator caught in a den with 42 tigers, he fought with undying hope that victory would come, but, at last, the gladiator and Prof, finally conceded to the inevitable, and victory was in the hands of the tigers (also the Senior Class). To make up for this, we leave Mr. Treworgy one hair from every Senior head to fill in the places where the hair ought to grow. Also directions on what to do in case of a Senior attack - - we’ve got it all over the atom bomb. Read them well. Last, but not least, after June 21 we leave you peace, beautiful peace. But Prof., we don’t want you to miss us too much, so every morning at 8:15, we plan to set off an A bomb in your room as a slight reminder of us. SPECIAL BEQUESTS To Janet Cornetti, Pat Carey leaves her love for sports. Don’t be too rough on Miss Waugh, Jan. Laura Powers leaves her sunny disposition and pleasing smile to Joan Broad- head. Bob Jackson leaves his extra-sized track shoes to Joe Picchi. Janet Fuller leaves her famous world’s beauty to Grace Bulson. Nice going, Grace. Fay Burns leaves her spot as the only girl in Trig class to Agnes Hillis. Let’s see if you can understand the stuff, Aggie. George Flynn, with his figure soooo slim, leaves his chuckles to Alex Cicchi- nelli. Hey, Chic, does your tummy shake when you laugh? Joyce Reed, to you we leave Pat Carter’s love for good-looking men, and her good jokes, in case you ever run out. Peter Sorensen and Bob Hagadorn leave their music ability,to Warren Michon. Not that you need it, kid. Irene Adler leaves her love for chemistry and Prof Zelie to Bud Cobb. Happy experimenting. Bud. 32 Aloe Thomphon leaves his popularity to Ron Gillespie. Margaret Carnevale leaves her ability to be found dancing the latest and smoothest dance on a dance floor to Janet Zacarola. Don’t wear out the floor, Jan. YTiv Van Hoesen leaves her ability of tickling the ivories to Judith Newland. Mary Swasey leaves to Gerrv Kilventon her seat in English class. Don’t study too hard, Gerry. Dawn Frederick leaves her character of being an ideal wife to Dorothy Danusiar. Bob Hart leaves his ability of creating a riot in class meetings to Spanky Douglas. F.ddic Hill wills his practice of dashing in just before the tardv bell to Pat Ccrqua. You’ve got a hard record to keep up with. Pat. Carolyn Shafer leaves to Miss McGartv the memory of her ability to type 65 words a minute. This should help to keep you from getting: too discouraged. Miss McGartv. Neil Whitehurst leaves the notorious Senior Class meetings to anyone with a strong heart. Mary Paskow leaves her skill to wear her clothes just right to Winifred Burgess. Frannie Cerqua wills her nightingale voice to Nan Shaw. Anita Porretta wills to Joann Carev her ability to be always smiling and happy. Marge Farrar leaves her love for square danc- ing to June Mongeon. Keep up the good work. “Frenchy” I.aFond leaves his concession at the poolroom to “Butchie” Patregnani. Pat Sanders leaves her title as the “most talka- tive girl in Health class” to Nola Bethal. Betty Fish just leaves, but she’s making sure Paul’s right behind her. Bev Poliquin and Don I.a Valley leave their back row seats in the library to Joy Hart and Bill Brvk. Heather Bornt leaves her love for Burnt Hills to Joyce Mimack. I wonder why? Scott Cuomo leaves his five o’clock shadow to Chubby Hulsc. Bob Palmateer leaves his love for “Hot-Rods” to anyone who feels dangerous. The Senior Class wills to Prof. Treworgy a large bottle of aspirin so he can get rid of those 42 headaches he has had all year. 33 SONG OR BOOK IMPRESSIONS Irene Adler-------------------“Please Say Good-Night To The Guy Irene.” Paul Bonneau---------------------------------------“The Constant Lover.” Heather Bornt_______________________________________“My Dear Secretary.” Fay Burns-----------------------------------------“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.” Ed Brown___________________________________________________ “Contented.” Pat Carey----------------------------------------------“Coax Me a Little Bit.” Marge Camevale--------------------------------------“Dancing in the Dark.” Frances Cerqua________________________________________“Marriage Later.” Scott Cuomo-------------------------“Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair.” Pat Carter------------------------------“Doing What Comes Naturally.” Bruce Curtis-----------------------------------“The Old Master Painter.” Marge Farrar----------------------------------“Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue.” Betty Fish...............................................“Dream Girl.” George Flynn------------------------------------------“The Great Lover.” Dawn Frederick------------------------------------------“The Ideal Wife.” Janet Fuller---------------------------------------------- “Redhead.” Jackie Gentile-------------------------------------------“The Thing.” Gerry Guyer------------------------------------“The Farmer in the Dell.” Bob Hagadorn-----------------------------------“Music, Maestro, Please.” Bob Hart--------------------------------“You Can’t Take It With You.” Edwin Hill------------------------------------------“Beer-Barrel Polka.” Bob Jackson-----------------------------------------------------“Running Wild.” Gordon Johnston_________________________“Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” David LaFond-----------------------------------“Downtown Poker Club.” Jay Mincher--------------“How You Gonna’ Keep ’Em Down On The Farm?” Don LaValley----------------------------------------- “Blow, Gabriel, Blow.” Helen Opitz------------------------------------“A Little Bit Independent.” Mary Paskow-------------------------------------------“Skater’s Waltz.” Bey Poliquin------------------------------------- “So Young, So Gay.” Anita Porretta-----------------“I Only Want a Buddy, Not a Sweetheart.” Laura Powers--------------------------------------“I’m A Little Cuckoo.” Bob Palmateer----------------------------------“Why Can’t you Behave?” Carl Rudebush ...------------------------------------ “Don’t Fence Me In.” Pat Sanders-------------------------------------------“Sweet and Lovely.” Carolyn Shafer ...---------------------------------------“She’s A Lady.” Mary Swasev----------------------------------“You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Peter Sorensen---------------------------------------“Music, Music, Music.” Marvin Thompson--------------------------------“Gotta’ Be a Lady’s Man.” Terry Trimmer-----------------------------------“The Amateur Gentleman.” Vivian YanHoescn---------------------------------------“I Love the Guy.” Neil Whitehurst----------------“I Know a Little Bit About a Lot of Things.” Milly Wilkes------------------------------------------- “The Long Love.” Prof. Treworgy --------------------------------- “Patience and Fortitude.” Boys of 51----------------------------------“You’re In The Army Now.” Room 304 ---------------------------------------------“The Snake Pit.” 34 POPULARITY POLI .Most Likely To Succeed------------------------Irene Adler — Neil Whitehurst Most Popular--------------------------------Betty Fish — Marvin Thompson Personality Plus--------------------------------------------------- Pat Sanders Best Dressed------------------------------------Mary Paskow — Edwin Hill Best Looking------------------------------------Janet Fuller — Paul Bonneau Class Flirt--------------------------------------------Pat Carter — Bob Hart Best Dancer---------------------------------Marge Carnevale — Bob Hagadorn Most Talented--------------------------Vivian Van Hoesen — Gordon Jonnston Class Clown----------------------------------Frances Cerqua — David LaFond Most Ambitious---------------------------------Heather Bornt — Peter Sorensen Class Bachelor.............................................. Frank Healey Class Artist------------------------------------Helen Opitz — Bruce Curtis Class Chatterbox-------------------------------Marge Farrar — George Flynn Most Courteous------------------------------Dawn Frederick — Bob Palmateer Most Athletic--------------------------------------Pat Carey — Bob Jackson Best Sport-------------------------------------Anita Porretta — Gerry Guyer Mr. Einstein------------------------------------------------Terry Trimmer Miss Einstein-------------------------------------------------------------- Fay Bums Best Natured------------------------------------Mary Swasey — Scott Cuomo Most Absent----------------------------------Mildred Wilkes — Vince LeClair Best Liked---------------------------------------Laura Powers — Jav Mincher Most Mischievous---------------------------------Bev Poliquin — Jacfcie Gentile Most Shy---------------------------------------------------------------------Ed Brown Most Studious---------------------------------------------------Carolyn Shafer Mr. Music-----------------------------------------------------Don La Valley Most Easy-Going------------------------------------------------------------Carl Rudebush 39 GLASS MEETING?? 40 PROPHECY Irene Adler, a teacher would be. Until one day she crossed the sea. She became involved with a Frenchman there, Now they're selling Long John Underwear. Paul Bonneau, who's never mean, Would slide on the court and keep it clean. But before, where he used to clean with his — face. He now uses a pushbroom in its place. Marge Carnevale, in the future we see, Works until the hour of three. But not as a dancer, as you might guess, She's cleaning the floors that are always a mess. Pat Carter never could make up her mind. With which boy to share the tie that binds. When Pat got serious, she’d only scare ’em. Now she's number I girl in a sultan’s harem. Terry Trimmer, a scientist would be. He replaced poor Prof. Zelie, and taught his kids with glee. He was good at mixing chemicals, that used to smell so good; On your left is the bare ground where our Alma Mater stood. Ed Brown, so short and kinda’ shy, Would blush when the girls gave him the eve. But now you’ll never see his pinkish glow. For he’s the manager of a burlesque show. Pat Carey had desires to sing at the Met, But changed her mind, she’s now a farmerette. Instead of making her debut singing in “Madame Butterfly,” She can be heard calling the pigs back to their sty. Jay Minchcr, in his slick, chic way, Wasn’t one to wrestle with a bale of hay. He purchased a ticket on the Lackawana, Bought a little hideaway, and now distributes marihuana. Betty Fish would be a lawyer. Each day she went before the bar. Is it any wonder she won any case, When she appeared in court draped in black satin and lace? Milly Wilkes, and Mary Paskow, that inseparable pair. For figure-skating they both had a flair. The ice was clear, their skates were sharp, the wind was on their side; Oh gee, they’re in the hospital now due to damage to their pride. Gordon Johnston, in his future would sing. He became so good, he finally replaced Bing. The girls swarmed around him, and Gordon would beam. But alas, he awoke, and found ’twas only a dream. The height of Mary Swasey’s dreams was to teach. And since English was her favorite class, she'd hear Miss Gainor preach. She went to college, made the grade, and now without compunction. Daily you can hear her screech, “That word ain’t no conjunction.” Frannic Ccrqua in music was swell. She made her debut in a place called — Salem. We all knew her glory would never fade, For she turned the music while Stanley played. Bruce Curtis on a soapbox standing, Not asking, begging, but always demanding. Not that we vote for him in the coming election, But that we contribute to his beer-bottle cap col- lection. Jackie Gentile, a State collector is today. What kind of a collector, you venture to say? Why, he makes $.75 an hour, and all he can cat. I le's garbage collector for all of Broad Street. Fay Burns was going to college. She'd wait years to marry, she’d vow. But Chubby changed her plans for knowledge. She's raising her own French class now. Bob Hagadorn, that maestro of piano and singing. When you leave his performance, your cars will be ringing. He’ll go down in history - you’ll sec him in Who’s Who, As the fiercest puddv-cat trainer in the New York Zoo. Tough little Frcnchy, who’s nobody’s fool. Could lick any fellow at a game of pool. Now with dice as his only tool, I le’s teaching the kiddies in a nursery school. Bcv Poliquin and Don LaValley, a constant couple. She with her figure so slim and so supple, While Don plays his horn, and his music doth entrance, Bcv entertains all with her hootchie-kootchie dance. Anita Porretta and Laura Powers, two elderly matrons, Have gone to New York to entice patrons. They own a salon, a real dainty bower, Where you may reduce your excess fat in 1 10 of an hour. Bob Palmatcer, with his love for hot-rodding, Won recognition as the boy who’s always plodding. But then one day, a bank he did rob. And made a speedy get-away in his souped-up job. I lelcn Opitz, with a voice so small, Has become so prominent, she’s surprised us all. N ightly she may be heard over WXYU, Saying, “For a better drink, try Mas Home Brew.” Marv Thompson, the boy who loved to talk. When it came to work, he’d never balk. He rose to great heights, became an orator. Watch out, Moc, here comes a rotten tomater. Frank Hcalcv, Reed Walters, Bob Hart, and Ed Hill, Now reside in a dark and damp cell. When people bought their product, they got sicker and sicker. I'he boys didn’t know 'tis unlawful to make and sell corn-likker. Peter Sorensen, now known as Pierre, Has made a thriving business just by setting hair. Pass the most beautiful in the world, through his door of logs; Of course he doesn’t work on people’s hair, just that of puppy dogs. Pat Sanders wanted only one thing out of life; To cook and sew and be a wife. She got her wish to cook last year, You can hear her yell, “Get your soda and hot- dogs here.” Gerry Guyer, who of stature is quite tall, Could lick his weight in wildcats and beat them one and all. As Gerry aged, and the mountains he can no longer climb, He now manufactures paperdolls to occupy his time. Vivian Van Hoesen had a yen for action And when out of school she found an attraction. The Rod and Gun Club found her a hall, And made Viv their attractive Gun Moll. Carl Rudcbush, who loves his home. Is now on the look-out for kids who roam. Those brats call him anything, from rat to cur 1 le won those laurels, by becoming W.H.S.’s truant officer. Carolyn Shafer so lanky and tall Used to be so quiet — You'd never hear her at all. Now with her little hatchet, she controls the situation She’s cleared every barroom, as did Carry Nation. Neil Whitehurst, our class dictator, Twenty-seven children now call him Pater. When memories of class meetings anger him once again, He beats those kiddies till they’re howling with pain. Heather Bornt a most competent gal Is secretary to a Mr. Cal She soon fell madly in love with her boss And what’s Mr. Cal’s gain, is poor Floyd’s loss. Marge Farrar had all the boys on the line Was recently married for the twentieth time. For the poor girls who arc forclorn Marge now writes a column on “Advice to The Lovelorn.” George Flvnn with his coat of veneer, Had ambitions to be a great engineer. With all the money he makes, he’s become many girl’s swain. George is conductor on a Twoo Twoo Twain. Dawn Frederick who recently made her hair darker, Can now be seen as a circus barker. She says her spcil nightly with her megaphone and cane, And like the postman she appears in spite of the rain. Janet Fuller who dawbled in paint, Started to manufacture a better war paint. Now if you sec a lady that looks like an Injun, Don't be alarmed, she’s wearing “Jan Jan's Miracle Invention.” Bob Jackson, that great athletic star Won many a medal for running so far. Now you can hear the crowd yell and scream, As Bob coaches, from the sidelines, the girls ping- pong team. befool J5n P0L-o-' Vt hare’? Ti rr i, fo 0,J fhre ' Ne ? 91 His Majesty 6eo rje Beauti'e s Soo-iw-Zaw ? W JUNIORS The first Junior activity was a food sale which was held at the Commodore Cleaners. It proved very satisfactory. Magazine subscrip- tions were also sold which helped the treasury. In December, a card party was held in the W.H.S. gymnasium. Many Waterford resi- dents attended. President____________ Y7ice-President______ Secretary____________ Treasurer____________ A dress-up dance, named the “Winter VValtz”, was held in January, with the Rhythm Ribbers furnishing the musical background. The most exciting dav of all was the day the class rings were received — February 8, ------Alex Cicchinelli ------Frank Cerqua ------Grace Bulson -- John Cunningham 50 SOPHOMORES The Class of ’53 sold assortments of cards and writing paper which proved to be a big success. A food sale is planned for the near future. President------------------------Mary Modesti Vice-President_____________Madeline Bouchard Secretary---------------Mary Kav McCormack Treasurer_______ Parliamentarian Class Advisor .. Senators_______ _________Joanne Carey ________Helen Campoli Mr. Charles Fitzpatrick ----------Jay Gorham Edna Williamson Marilynn Sickles Fanny Williamson bl -f v' • . ♦ FRESHMAN CLASS President______ Vice-President Secretary _____ Treasurer______ Senators_______ ______Nancy Parkis Dorothy Whitehurst Noreen Heimberger ----Doris Newland -----Jeanne Merritt Nola Bethal Katherine Combs Donald Shiesley The biggest event for the Freshman Class of 1953, w as the winning of both Pep Song and the Pop Song in the Inter-Class Song Contest. It has planned to hold a round and square dance and a program for assembly in the near future. 52 EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT SENATE The Student Senate, again this year, is one of the outstanding organizations of Waterford High School. Each Friday the Senate meets and discusses problems of the high school, and continually works for the welfare of W.H.S. In September, under the guidance of the advisor Miss Ursula Tetrault and Miss Helen Gainor, the annual elections were held. Com- petition was keen in the senatorial race. The newly inaugurated Student Senate had as its officers, Marvin Thompson, president; Robert Jucngcr, vice-president; Winifred Burgess, secretary; Marilynn Sickles, treasurer; and Jay Gorham, speaker of assembly. As its Christmas Project, the Senate, with the cooperation of the student body, filled a wooden chest with articles for recreation, health and education. The chest was sent to needy children in Europe. The Senate added new activities to its usual schedule. The collection of cotton and linen cloth for cancer patients, the organiza- tion of the club system for 1951, and the pub- lishing of an article in “Student Life” were among the new activities. The Point System and the Assembly com- mittee added to its full schedule. Moving-Up Day consisting of Field Day and Le Club Senat Dance concluded the very successful year of a hard-working Student Senate. 54 MONITOR ANU FIRE SQUAD Captain__________________________Bob Jackson Throughout the school year, the monitors act as the police department of Waterford High School. Their main duty is to see that the students are protected in case of a fire. They also maintain order in the halls, and at assemblies, social functions, and basketball games. 56 SPOTLIGHT The Spotlight began a busv year by having try-outs for the various staff positions, and the results are listed below. The paper was issued monthly, as had been done in past years. In March, a delegation was sent from WHS to the Columbia Press Conference, at Columbia University, New York City, and papers were entered in the contest there. A Advisors________________ Editor-in-Chief__________ Business Manager________ Assistant Editor________ Bovs’ Sports Editor_____ Girls’ Sports Editor_____ Personality of the Week Chatterbox_______________ “good time was had bv all.” All in all, in spite of the worry of meeting the deadlines, the Spotlight went through a pretty pleasant year, and from those on the staff who will be leaving this year, that the Spotlight will continue to have many more successful vears at W.H.S., is the sincere wish of all. . Walter Sekowski Charles Fitzpatrick _______ Fay Burns ____Alex Cicchinelli _______ Irene Adler ____Ron Gillespie _______Bettv Fish _______Pat Sanders ____Heather Bornt C4-c) 57 CROSS COUNTRY At the beginning of the season, Coach Fred Morris stated that this was potentially the greatest balanced team he has ever coached. The team bore out Coach Morris’s predictions, as it remained undefeated in dual and triangular meets. The Fordians, who were hampered by in- juries throughout the year, completed a fine season. The team successfully defended their Section II Class C crown for the third straight year. Waterford received a trophy for this triumph. The Waterford Harriers entered the Third Annual Cobleskill Meet, and placed third among nine teams. In the Grout Memori- al, Waterford, the only Class C team entered, finished ninth against many of the outstanding larger schools in the state. Waterford’s greatest achievement was be- ing given the privilege of representing the Sec- tion II in the State Championship. The red and white supplied seven of the fourteen men for Section II’s team. The Fordian Harriers placed fourth as an individual team, and fourth as a sectional team. 58 SOCCER This year’s team, under the capable coach- ing of Walter Sekowski, had another success- ful season. The team was in a neck and neck race for the Tri-County High School Soccer League Championship, but Watervliet kept us out of the championship by tying us in the last game of the season. The red and white placed three men, Scott Cuomo, goalie; Ron Gillespie, center forward; and Larry Smith, left halfback, on the All-Star Team. Our record shows 3 wins, 1 loss, and 4 tics — among our wins is a 7-1 lacing of the League champs, Berlin. The team was considered by many, as the most powerful in this area. This is upheld by the points scored, 21, and the points scored against us, only 9. W.H.S. •Watervliet_________________0 Burnt Hills________________0 Heatly_____________________7 Lansingburg________________7 Berlin ____________________7 Heatly ____________________5 Berlin ____________________0 Lansingburg________________2 Watervliet_________________0 •Games lost Opp. 3 0 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 59 VARSITY At this writing, Waterford High School is the only unbeaten quintet in the Troy area. The Fordians are considered, by many basket- ball experts, capable of remaining undefeated throughout the season. Coach Fred Morris has assembled a top- notch club this year. The “first five” are vet- eran performers who combine “basketball know-how” with speed and height to give Waterford a fine team. The reserves, although shorter, add speed and fight to the squad. The Fordians, as of yet, have not been pressed in a game. Waterford’s only close con- test, to date, was a 6 point verdict scored over St. Mary’s of Hoosick Falls. The red and white have ridden roughshod over all other op- ponents. 60 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL The Waterford High School Junior Var- sity squad, as is the tradition, is enjoying an- other successful season. Thus far they have won 6 of 8 games played. The jayvee has en- joyed memorable success in the past four years. Although the schedule is not vet com- plete, we feel sure that the “Young Fordians” will continue to display a fine brand of basket- ball. 61 TENNIS TEAM BASEBALL TEAM 64 SENIOR CHOIR A most active choir made its first appear- ance at a convention in Saratoga Springs. Fol- lowing this, were: a concert at the Rensellaer County Home, a Christmas Carol Sing, and its annual Christmas Concert. In the future, the group plans to present an exchange assembly, to make recordings for the Red Cross, to hold its annual Spring con- cert, and to travel again to Hudson, where, for the past few years, it has been adjudged an excellent group with excellent musical ability. Director________________Miss Angela DeMino Accompanist_________________Winifred Burgess 65 JUNIOR CHOIR 66 JUNIOR HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION DRAMATICS CLUB 67 KNITTING CLUB DANCING CLUB 68 TYPING CLUB FRENCH CLUB 69 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB 71 RIFLE CLUB SCHOOL BAND TEACHER’S ASSISTANTS 72 SUCCESS TO THE CLASS OF ’51 BANK OF WATERFORD CONGRATULATIONS TO The CLASS OF '51 THE FORD MANUFACTURING CO. 123 Second Street Waterford, N. Y. Subsidiary of Robert Reis Co. 2 Park Avenue New York City Success to the Class of '51 GENERAL ELECTRIC Waterford — Mechanicville Road Compliments of COHOES SAVINGS BANK Serving the Community for 100 years Member of F. D. I. C. CONGRATULATIONS AND SUCCESS To The Class of 1951 Waterford Democratic Club COMPLIMENTS OF BERTHOLD STUDIO Photographer of '51 Fordian Compliments of A. C. PERREAULT, INC. AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT GUARANTEED REPLACEMENT PARTS 208-210 River Street FINE CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS YEARBOOKS AWARDS JOSTEN'S Since 1897 Representative: WALTER DORAN 20 Slingerlands Street Slingerlands, New York Success to the Class of 1951 FOR CLASS RINGS MAKE YOURS A BALFOUR Announcements INVITATIONS PERSONAL CALLING CARDS MEDALS TROPHIES MEMORIAL TABLETS CLUB INSIGNIA MR. A. M. HODGKINS P. O. Box 9 Schenectady, N. Y. Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF Waterford Master Cleaners JOHN W. NOONAN - GUIDE G. PALLOZZI BURGESS PRINTING COMPANY COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF Reginald J. Carignan INSURANCE SERVICE Waterford, New York Denby's of Troy 45 Broad Street Phone ADams 8-0421 Compliments of Compliments of Smith Electric Company 1 TO Remsen Street, Cohoes Latham — 1 mile south of the Circle Phone CE-7-3210 - AR-3-0909 - Albany 5-0713 GEORGE N. MICHON All leading makes of television G. E. Appliances Sinclair Fuel Oil Delco Oil Fuel heating equipment Electrical Contracting and Engineering CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS To The Class of 1951 To The Class of 1951 WOMEN'S REPUBLICAN CLUB MEN'S REPUBLICAN CLUB COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments of A. T. WILLETTS, Hardware WAGER'S ICE CREAM PLUMBING, HEATING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, B. P. S. PAINTS 43 Broad Street Phone ADams 8-1233 CONGRATULATIONS TO Irene Paul Heather Edward Fay Bruce Pat C. George Marge C. Jack Pat C. Gerald Frances Bob H. Marge F. Bob H. Betty Frank Barbara Edwin Janet Bob J. Helen Gordon Mary P. David Beverly Donald Anita Jay Laura Bob P. Pat S. Carl Carolyn Peter Mary S. Marvin Vivian Terry Mildred Neil WILLIAM H. FREAR CO. TROY Compliments of Timpane's Jewelers and Optometrists Since 1888 119 Remsen Street, Cohoes, New York Compliments of Flint's Electrical Appliances Television, Radio, and Phonographs If it's an electrical appliances, we have it COMPLIMENTS OF POLLOCK'S GROCERIES Compliments of KOPCHA'S We handle weddings, birthdays, etc. Success to the Class of 1951 Cuomo's Shoe Store Lawrence Pharmacy A. M. CLARK, Ph. G. 79 Broad Street Waterford, New York Compliments of CASSIDY'S Magazines Papers, Gifts Greeting Cards Waterford, New York 51 Broad Street Phone ADams 8-9703 Compliments of Van Arnum's Hardware Anything for making repairs Compliments of A. C. Stile's Market Quality Meats and Groceries BEST WISHES To The Class of '51 Maloney's Flower Shop COMPLIMENTS OF Phil Attey's Groceries Complete Line of Meats and Groceries Laware's Grocery Waterford, New York Where Quality and Economy Meet 15 Seventh Street Phone ADams 8-2 511 Compliments of CAMP'S BOWLING ALLEY Pharmacists since 1804 JOHN HIGGINS CO. Prescriptions our specialty JOHN G. COLE Estate Compliments of Harold Swasey's Barber Shop Compliments of Swatling Paint and Paper Co. Paint, Wallpaper, Glass Paint Contractor 77 Mohawk Street Cohoes, New York CEdar 7-2103 Compliments of CRAMER'S MEN'S AND BOYS' STORE 72 Mohawk Street Out of the way, less to pay Tel. CE-7-9966 Cohoes, New York Compliments of Clifton Park Game Farm Between Albany and Saratoga Open Daily 9 a.m. — April to November Bear — Deer — Monkeys — Alligators Compliments of Messina's Marf On Route 9 South of Route 145 Clifton Park, New York, R. D. 2 Phone Jonesville 3057 Compliments of Cornell L. Martin Texaco Service Station Tire, Batteries, Accessories Marfax Lubrication Clifton Park, New York Tigar's Sporting Goods Inc. 15 King Street 404 River Street Fhone AShley 4-4241 Troy, New York Compliments of Jones Manufacturing Co. Waterford, New York Compliments of Diamond Rock Creamery THE ROVING KIND Neil, Jay, and Moe ED Nita, Pat, Viv, Mary SUCCESS TO OUR FELLOW SENIORS BEST WISHES You're missing something if you haven't shopped the new Stanley's COMPLIMENTS OF Gillespie's Pop Corn Stand GOOD LUCK SENIORS Joey George Gauthier COMPLIMENTS OF Ionic Triangle COMPLIMENTS OF Village Ice Cream Shop COMPLIMENTS OF Johnson's Service Station Mobilgas and Service Phone ADams 8-7559 Clifton Park Compliments of Olga's Grocery R. F. D. 1 Waterford, New York Phone ADams 8-6943 Nick Nack Nook Gifts Novelties, Nylons, Toys Antiques Open all Year Route 9 — 2 miles above Crescent Bridge To Our Classmates From The Gladsome Quintet Renie, Fran, Laura, Marv, and Neil Compliments of EDDY VALVE CO. WATERFORD, NEW YORK COMPLIMENTS OF NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE FIBERS Compliments of Johnston's Market Compliments of Comet Cleaners COMPLIMENTS OF Chick's Confectionery Senior Girls Wish The Best Of Luck To The Senior Boys ; Boys Wish Success Always To The Senior Girls Compliments of Thompson's Road Stand Seniors COMPLIMENTS OF Federal Auto Supply Cohoes, New York The Senior Class of 1951 Bid a Fond Farewell To The FACULTY OF W.H.S. The Senior Class Wishes Success And Happiness To The JUNIOR CLASS PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. George B. Martratt Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bornt Mr. Charles Opitz Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bornt Mr. and Mrs. Domenick Carnevale Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Adler Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Healey Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carey Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swasey Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Van Hoesen Mr. and Mrs. Peter Porretta Mr. John L. Fish Mr. and Mrs. George F. Flynn, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. George Mincher, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Shafer Mr. and Mrs. Irving S. Walters, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. 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