Waterford High School - Fordian Yearbook (Waterford, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1958 volume:

ffe 1938 C c lion of I fie fforcfan by I fie C ass of 1938 T(i)alerforcfJfiaA ScAoof Isilalerforf 88eev INFLUENCE OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS. - There never were truer things said than the following, which are in the language of Rev. Mr. Chapin - - We commend the paragraph to all: The public school house says to the poorest child: 'You are rich in this one endowment, before which all external possessions grow dim. No piled-up wealth, no social station, no throne, reaches as high as that spiritual plane, upon which every human being stands by virtue of his humanity; and from that plane mingled now in the Common School with the lowliest and the lordliest, we give you the opportunity to ascend as high as you may. - We put into your hand the key of knowledge, leaving your religious convictions, with which we dare not interfere, to your chosen guides. So far as the intellectual path may lead, it is open to you. Go free!! And when we consider the great principles which are thus practically confessed; when we consider the vast consequences which grow out of this, I think that little district school house dilates, grows splendid, makes our hearts beat with admiration and gratitude, makes us resolve that at all events that must stand; for, indeed, it is one of die noblest symbols of the Republic — a sign and an instrument of great people having great power. - - from end sheet of Minutes of Board of Education (1854 through 1858) Vh e reas tbe interests of the inhabitants ofDist.Wo. 1 Town of Waterford demand greater acjlrfjes for the education, ofL the youth vsfHin. its Units4: therefore ? in view oj the powers delegated. to the floajd of Education as a corporate bo £y in. its action for education purposes; such powers being defined in $ec. ft. G 8. and 16 IT of the «Act providing for the establishment of linson Free Schools relating to the creation of aw •Academical Department- — Resolved; That this Soar! ojEducation. of Bist. JV£o- 1. Town of Waterford do establish an Academical Department to the Lins on Tree School under their charge in said Dsst. governed in. afj respects as prescribed, in. Said act; that the establishment of such department date from the irst of April 1858, and that in the engagement of. teachers and provisions for tte teachers department their fitness and ability to teach cind manage such academical department as a eij as those designed for the 'Union School department, should he Kept in view as the essential element productive of- success iti antf educntsonai arrange- ment..........,5 The above u as resolved,then recorded m the See- retards S'Omutes of the SoanL of Education of School District No i of, the Town of Water-ford, at the 'Regular Tleeting in the. Library Room on Tlonda j Evening, January 18, 1B5S. When we review the past century of Waterford High School, we are humbled by the remembrance of the many persons who have worked to improve it for the future stu- dents - who we now are. We are very proud of what our predecessors have accomplished, and we hope that the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifty-eight will leave this school, hav- ing bettered it, so that those who follow us can look back and, in turn, be proud of our accomplishments. It is with our dedicated predecessors in mind that we present the 1958 Fordian, commemorating the 100th year of Academical education in Waterford. 1 The Editors Decficaiion From the time the Class of 1958 entered high school as struggling fresh- men, to these last few moments of our high school careers, there has been one person who has unselfishly given of her time and energy to guide us through our growing up years on the path to adulthood. She has shared with us our joys and disappointments, our successes and failures. Her constant encouragement has induced each one of us to strive for higher goals, and in doing so, to be- come a better person morally, scho- lastically, and socially. Although she has taught us to be independent in our thoughts and actions, she has always been standing near to lend a helping hand when needed. She has given up much of her valuable time for the benefit of our class. It is with sincere appreciation and gratitude for her understanding, patience, loyalty, and devotion that we dedicate this 1958 Fordian to our true friend and advise . TKiss Jle en 7K. cJamor Superintendent's Message Congratulations on the completion of the 1958 Fordian, commemorating one hundred years of progress under a free educational system. CHARLES M. FITZPATRICK Congratulations on a job well done. It has been a pleasure to serve, in my first year of administration, as your principal. Your class can well be proud of its many accom- plishments throughout your high school years. The class of '58 holds a bright promise for the future. WILLIAM C. WATERHOUSE The date was March 26, 1945, the place, Iwo Jima, The troops had invaded the island; the ships were in the harbor; the American flag had been raised. The men had set up a campsite, and were weary after the day's victory. They were sleeping soundly that night when approximately 200 Japanese, who had been hiding in the caves, came out, over- powered the guards, slit the tents open, and threw in hand grenades killing and wounding many men. Don was among those killed. Donald Cramer was born April 30, 1924, and was graduated from Waterford High School in 1941. While in high school, he designed Waterford's offi- cial crest which now appears on our school rings. After Don graduated in 1941, he entered the Army, and rose to the rank of sergeant. While in service, he designed the official emblem for the Black Widows, a night fighter squadron, with which he was connected. DONALD CRAMER Don was greatly admired, respected, and loved by all who knew him; his family, his classmates, his teachers, and all the men who served with and under him in the Army. We are very proud of our school crest, our legacy from Donald Cramer. Each element of the design is meaningful. Foremost, of course, is the dome of Waterford High School. This makes the crest ours, and ours alone. The steps leading to the dome signify the progress and advancement we make through school. The rays projecting from the back of the dome indi- cate the light of truth and and knowledge which is ever-present in our Alma Mater. The band contain- ing the name of our school and the date of its found- ing serves to remind us of the long and outstanding history behind this school. fioarcf of f cfucaiion President - EDWARD J. RICHARDSON Clerk of the Board - MRS. MARGARET HUBERT Legal Advisor - HAROLD W. TURNER Superintendent of Schools - CHARLES M. FITZPATRICK FRANK GRAFF UNDER J. HAROLD WRIGHT DANIEL L. O’BRIEN GEORGE F. FLYNN DWIGHT R. LOWTHER MRS. EDNA COLE 1858 MEMBERS: President - JOHN HIGGINS Clerk of the Board - CORNELIUS A. WALDRON District I Principal - GEORGE H. STOWITS JAS. R. BLAKE DANIEL MURRAY ABRAHAM SHERMAN CHAUNCEY SHERMAN JOHN FULTON MOSES BEDELL ZALMON VANNESS 1958 MEMBERS: MR. CHARLES FITZPATRICK Superintendent MR. WILLIAM WATERHOUSE Principal, Citizenship Education 12 On motion of John Fulton, seconded by John C. House, it was Resolved - That the Teachers Com- mittee be instructed not to contract to pay more than $600 per annum in employing a principal for the schools. Board of Education Minutes of March 9, 1859 On motion Resolved that the principal of the 4th department be instructed to dismiss each day of school all the alphabet scholars after they shall have recited their lesson or have received the usual instructions of the Alphabet. Board of Education Minutes of May 11, 1859 MRS. ELIZABETH COONS Elementary Supervisor MISS MARION RANNET Guidance Counselor MISS MARY FILER High School Math MRS. SOPHIA GRANT Junior High School Math The Manual Committee reported the following course of studies--8th grade Arithmetic—Compound interest, present worth and true discount, bank and commercial discount, partial payments, equation of payments. Board of Education Minutes of Nov. 1,1887. On Motion it was Resolved— That the wages of the principal teachers in the 3rd and 4th department be fixed at $200 to each per annum ... Board of Education Minutes of March 14, 1860 On motion of Chauncey Sherman, seconded by Daniel Murray, it was Resolved—That a tuition fee of one dollar per term be charged each scholar who shall attend the Academical department for all higher English studies ... Board of Education Minutes of Feb. 8, 1858 Punctuality and regularity in attendance together with cleanliness, must be invariably observed by pupils admitted to the schools under charge of this Board. Board of Education Minutes of April 14, 1861 MRS. PRISCILLA WADE School Nurse, Health Teacher MRS. ELIZABETH SALISBURY Special Teacher MR. THOMAS ATKINSON Science 7,8,9 On motion it was Resolved—That the President be authorized to execute a paper to the Regents of the University Certifying that there is already in tile Treasury $100 for the purpose of procuring the necessary Chemical Apparatus for the School. Board of Education Minutes of August 4, 1872. On motion of D. Murray seconded by Z. VanNess, Resolved—That the Librarian impose the Regular Fines upon each and every person that has neglected or who shall hereafter neglect to return the books belonging to the Library within the time specified by law. School Board Minutes of May 12, 1858. MRS. FRANCIS CHILD French I MR GEORGE BRAGLE Latin II, English 9,11 On motion of James R Blake, seconded by John Fulton, it was Resolved—That the Academical department connected with our public school be discontinued, and that no foreign language be taught therein, ” Board of Education Minutes of August 11, 1858 The Library Committee reports having purchased a copy of Sherman’s 'Governmental History of the United States' amounting to $4. 50. Board of Education Minutes of March 28, 1861 MR WALTER SEKOWSKI Citizenship Education 7,8, 9 MR KEITH OLSON Citizenship Education 10,11 The question of procuring a musical instrument for the use of Schoolhouse No. 1 was then discussed when on motion it was Resolved—That G. H. Stewart ascertain while in N. Y. what he can procure a second hand Piano few. Board of Education Minutes of Jan. 14, 1868 The Manual Committee reported the course of studies for the students, including Exercises: Physi- ology and calisthenics. Board of Education Minutes of Nov. 1, 1887 MISS MARJORIE WAUGH Girls' Physical Education MR. FREDERICK MORRIS Boys' Physical Education John Pruyn reported a complaint from Mr. J. H. Meeker that his child was not allowed to eat her dinner in the schoolroom at noontime, which on motion was referred to the Visiting Committee. Board of Education Minutes of Jan. 11, 1865 Miss Teliska and Mr. O’Brien are two of the cadet teachers from Albany State Teachers College that have been with us this year. We were particularly fortunate to have Mr. O’Brien decide to remain on our teaching staff for the last semester. MISS JOAN TELISKA MR. WILLIAM O’BRIEN Cadet Teachers MRS. LILLIAN LAWRENCE Cook MRS. JUNE JUDGE Secretary to Principal MRS. MARGARET HUBERT Secretary to Superintendent Clerk of Board of Education The Clerk being absent, on motion it was Resolved; That Zalmon Van Ness be clerk pro. tern. Board of Education Minutes of Feb. 8, 1858 The Clerk of the Board read a bill of James French amounting to $20.50 for services as Janitor and sifting coal, which was audited by the Board at $19.50 and the amount allowed ordered paid. Board of Education Minutes of Nov. 1, 1887 from the faculty . . . MR. THOMAS ATKINSON MRS. ETHEL BID WELL MR. GEORGE BRAGLE MRS. FRANCIS CHILD - MRS. ELIZABETH COONS MISS MARY FILER MISS ELIZABETH ENSIGN MRS. ANGELA FITZPATRICK MR. CHARLES FITZPATRICK MRS. SOPHIA GRANT MISS HELEN GAINOR MR. FREDERICK MORRIS KWITURB ELI AKIN!” MR. WALTER SEKOWSKI MISS JUANITA McGARTY MR. BRADFORD LONGDO MRS. PRISCILLA WADE MR. CLINTON MERRITT MISS MARJORIE WAUGH MR. ORLANDO PALLOZZI - MR. DAVID ZELIE MRS. HELEN SAUNDERS MRS. ELIZABETH SALISBURY MISS MARIAN RANNEY MR. WILLIAM WATERHOUSE For crying out loud, 7n TICemoriam Among the list of Waterford High School's former students stand courageous and devoted men and women who, when war came, eagerly responded to the call to fight for the principles of freedom and democracy. They did this because they were thinking of us, as well as of themselves, and they wanted the future generations to grow up in a world free from turmoil and strife. Some made the supreme sacrifice—their lives. In this year of 1958, it is with deep respect and gratitude that we honor them. (We regret that a complete list of war dead was not available, so if your late friend, relative, or loved one is among those whom we have omitted, we hope we will be forgiven.) World War II War Dead MAURICE BAILLARGEON CHARLES BENARDO EUGENE CHOUINIERE DONALD CRAMER VICTOR DE VOE GINO DI TOMMASSO ALBERT PARKER JOSEPH SCARCHELLI JOSEPH M. VERCHEREAU Moving-Up Day! What does it mean to us? The lively class spirit and friendly competition of the morning field day events! The serious- ness and beauty of the actual moving-up exercises in the afternoon! The melancholy and nostalgia which always accompanies the final dance of the year! We will always remember every minute of our Moving-Up Days, from the moment the cannon cracked to begin the games, to the last farewell to our friends after the dance. May, 1955, brought a new and exciting experience to us: we were going to participate in Moving-Up Day! And were we ever proud to be a part of it! As confident Sophomores, we won the Freshman- Sophomore softball game by playing spiritedly. Last year, as digni- fied Juniors, we watched with pride as three of our members were tapped into the National Honor Society. Our Senior year brings the realization that it is our last time to be a part of this wonderful tradition. Although we proudly move up into the wide, wide world, we are at the same time a little sad, for we know that our last moment at Waterford High School is almost at hand. We may not be a part of future Moving-Up Days, but we know that the memories of our own will remain with us always. MICHAEL ANTHONY CASSELLA Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Chairman Tickets 2; Co-Chairman Card Project Standing Committee 3,4; Magazine Committee 4; Magazine Team Captain 4; Business Management Chairman of Yearbook 4; Health Squad 4; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Teacher's Assistant 4; Executive Committee on Yearbook 4; Play Committee 4. HELEN FRANCES BANKER Treasurer 1,2; Constitution Committee 1; Inter- Class Cheerleader 1,2,3; Junior Varsity Cheerleader 1,2,3; Spotlight 1; Fordian 4; Banquet Committee 4; Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Teacher’s Assistant 3,4; Pop Song Committee 2; Pep Club Secretary 3; Fire Squad 4. GARY MICHAEL CLINTON Vice President 1; Dance Committee 1,2,3,4; Red Cross 1,2, 3,4; Cross-Country 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2,3; Basketball Varsity 3; JV 2; Senate 3; Constitution Committee 1; Syracuse Convention 3,4; Inter-Class Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Moving-Up Day 1,2,3,4; Sports Chairman Yearbook 4; Pop Song 2; Bowling Club 3; Executive Committee on Yearbook. ABIGAIL ANN ADAMS Student Senator 1,2; Class President 3,4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Empire Girls' State 3; DAR Good Citizens Award 4; Point System Honor Award 1,2; Girls' Athletic Award 2; School Paper 2,4; President Junior Historical Association 2; ”1 Speak for Demo- cracy 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 4; Art Staff of Yearbook; Inter-Class Cheerleader 1,2, 3,4; Bowling Club 3; Typing Club 3; Revised School Day 3. JAMES JOHN ANDERSON Pop Song Contest 2; Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4, Vice President 1; Food Sale 1; Ring Committee 3; Advertising Manager for Yearbook 4; Junior Varsity 1,2; Varsity Basketball 3,4; Cross-Country 2,3; Ten- nis 2,3,4; Junior Historical Club 1,2; Bowling Club 3; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Inter-Class Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Fire Monitor 4. Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Bowling Club 3,4; Teachers Assistant 4; Business Management for Yearbook Committee 4. JOAN THERESA LA JE UN ESSE CAROL IRENE ST. ONGE Class Secretary 2; Monitor Squad 3; French Club 2; French Club Treasurer 3; Fire Monitor 4; Class Ring Committee 3; Chairman Magazine Drive 4; Chair- man Fordian 4; Dance Committee 2,3,4; Pop Song Writer 2; Co-Editor Newspaper 4; Typing Club 3; Senior Choir 4; Senior Play Committee 4. 7 A FREDERICK HAROLD POTTER Inter-Class Games 1,3,4; Dance Committees 1,2,3, 4; Field Day 3,4; Fordian 4; Cross-Country 2,3; Baseball 1,2,4; Soccer 2; Bowling Club 3,4; Magic Club 1; Pep Rally Skit 3; Senior Play Committee 4. CAROL ANN RASMUSSEN Senate President 4; Senator 1,2,3,4; Pep Rally Chair- man 3; Syracuse Senate Convention 3; NYS Associa- tion of Student Council Committee 3; Point System Award 1,2, 3; Gills' Sports Award 2; JV Cheerleader 1,2,3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Volleyball Playday 1; Graduation Usher 3; Dance Committee 1,2,3,4; Junior-Senior Banquet Entertainment 3; Pep and Pop Song Contest 2; Field Day 1,2,3; Moving-Up Day Charges 3; French Club Treasurer 2, Vice President 3; Bowling Club 3; Band 1; Junior Historical Club 1; Senior Choir 2; Inter-Class Cheerleader 1,2, 3. MARILYN IDA BARDELLI Senator 4; Fordian Literary 4; Feature Editor School Newspaper 4; Magazine Project 4; Senior Choir 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Committee 3,4; Junior- Senior Banquet 3; Read Charges 1,3; Charge Com- mittee 2, 3; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; French Club 2, 3; Pop Song Committee 2; Spotlight 1; Dance Com- mittees 1,2, 3,4; Food Sale Committee 1. SANDRA JEAN BAGLW Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Marshal at G iltoon 3; All-County Choir 1; All-State Sectional Senior Choir 1,2,4; Junior-Senior Banquet Comtaitr- tee 3; Point System Award 2; Photography Commifree Chairman Yearbook 4; French Club 2,3; Play Chair- man 4; Senior Play 4; Bausch and Lomb Science Award 4; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award 4, President 2, Secretary 3, Parliamentarian-!-. JUDITH ANN MASTERSON Vice President 2; Art Committee Chairman Yearbook 4; Class Ring Committee 3; Play Committee 4; Pep Club Vice President; Bowling Club Award (Girls’ High Singles) 3; Teachers Assistant 3; Fire Squad 4; Dance Committees 1,2, 3,4; Interclass Cheerleader 1,3; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Art Club 1. JOHN HAROLD FOLSOM Cross-Country 2,3,4; Basketball JV 2,3; Varsity 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Sectional All-State Choir 2; Sectional All-State Band 4; All-County Band and Choir 3; Boys' State 3; National Honor Society 3; Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Dance Band 4. JOSEPH LAWRENCE CASSELLA Vice President 3,4; Co-Chairman Ring Committee 3; Constitution Committee 1; Dance Committee 1,2, 3, 4; Usher at Graduation 3; Chairman Literary Com- mittee for Yearbook 4; Health Squad 4; Representa- tive at Times-Union Contest4; Pop Song 2; Moving- Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Executive Committee on Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Teacher's Assistant 4. PATRICIA GAIL HUBBELL Senator 1,2,3; Inter-Class Cheerleader 2,3; Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4, Charges 1,2; Co-Editor of Yearbook 4; President of Pep Club 2; Usher at Gradu- ation 4; Pop Song Committee 2; Teacher's Assistant 3,4; Pep Rally 3; Representative at Cobleskill 4; Art Club 1; Fire Squad 4; Essay Contest 1,2. ALLEN BRYANT CHARETTE Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Soccer 3; Fordian 4. PATRICIA GAIL DILLON Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Pop Song Committee 2; Monitor 3; Teacher's Assistant 3,4; Spotlight 1; Con- stitution Committee 1; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Junior-Senior Banquet 3; Volleyball Playday 1; For- dian 4; Senior Play 4. JEANNE MARIE AHEARN National Httnor Society 3,4; Spotlight 1; Class Presi- dentAlk42Tass(1 Treasurer 3; Senator 4; Senate Treas- urer ; PoiarSystem Award 1,3; Girls' Sports Award 2j Typfag Award 3; Essay Contest 2; Junior Red Cross Representative 1,2; Junior Red Cross Council Secre- tary 2,3; Graduation Usher 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3,4; Card Committee Chairman 3; Senior Choir 4; Monitor and Fire Squad 3,4; Teacher's Assistant 3,4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Co-Editor Yearbook 4; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3, 4; Inter-Class Basketball Cheerleader 3; Typing Club 3; Magazine Committee 4; Historical Club 1,2; Volleyball Playday 1; Pop Song Contest Writer 2; Senior Play. DONALD GARY BULLARD ■ ELEANOR ANN RICHARDSON National Honor Society 3; Fordian Editor 4; News- paper Editor 4; Syracuse Delegation 3,4; Class Sec- retary 4; Senator 1,2,3; Senate Treasurer 3; Point Sys- tem Award 1,2,3; Essay Contest 1,2; French Club 2, 3; President, French Club 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Chairman 3; Graduation Marshal 3; Citizen Award 3- Senior Play 4. Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Constitution Committee 1; Class Ring Committee 3; Baseball 1; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Inter-Class Basketball 1,2,4; Food Sale Committee 1,2; Fordian 4; Senior Play Com- mittee 4. KENNETH JAMES PLUMMER Cross-Country 1,2,3; Basketball JV 2,3; Varsity 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Soccer 4; Student Senate 4; Dance Committee 1,2, 3; Fordian 4; Boys' Glee Club 4; In- ter-Class Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Moving-Up Day 2,3,4; Fire Monitor 1,3,4; Monitor 1,3,4; Senate Vice President 4; Teacher’s Assistant 1; Pep Rally 3; Pop Song 2; Senior Play 4. VERA ROSE MARRO Knickerbocker Junior High School 1; Dance Com- mittees 2,3,4; Teacher's Assistant 4; Literary Com- mittee 4; Representative to Cobieskili 4; Typist for School Newspaper 4; First Aid Fire Squad 4. KERMIT GEORGE PLUMMER. JR. Cross-Country 1,2,3; Soccer 1,2, 3,4; Basketball JV 2,3; Baseball 2,3,4; Teacher's Assistant 2,3,4; Fire Squad 3,4; Monitor Squad 1,3; Parliamentarian 2, 3; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Bowling Club 3,4; Junior Historical Club 1; Inter-Class Game 1,2, 3,4; Pop Song Leader 2; Constitution Committee 1; Dance Committees 1,2, 3,4; Ring Banquet Committee 3. BARBARA MARY BOURGEOIS Food Sale Committee 1; Inter-Class Cheerleading 1, 2,3,4; Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4; Spotlight 1; Pop Song Committee 2; Pep Club 3; French Club 2; Liter- ary Committee 4; Literature Club 3; Senior Choir 1, 2, 3; Art Club 1; Fire Squad 4; Junior Red Cross Coun- cil 3; Essay Contest 1; Moving-Up Day 1,2, 3,4; Vol- leyball Play Day 1. BENJAMIN KELTS ROBERT LEONARD WILLITS Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4. Dance Committee 1, 2, 3,4. CAROL MAE SWASEY MARY MARGARET WAGER Treasurer 4; Dance Committee 2,3,4; Teachers Assistant 4; Co-Chairman Ring Committee 3; Maga- zine Drive 3; Fordian 4; Card Committee 3; Bowling Club 4; Pop Song Contest 2; Play Committee 4. Dance Committee 1,2, 3,4. Ticket -Committee Chairman 4; Business t tanageirient Committee 4; Monitor 3; Senicy Choir 4; Class Ring Committee 3; Ctye ieac r rFirst Aid Squad 4; Assistant Bookkeep- er 3, hiter-Class Cheerleader 3,4; Moving-Up Day 1,2; 3,4; Play Committee 4. Cation a Jfan or c 5 oc ety The National Honor Society is spon- sored by the National Association of Secondary Schools. The Waterford Chapter, founded June 14, 1939, now has 120 members. Students are chosen by the faculty each year. Qualities taken into consideration when choosing are scholarship, leadership ability, service to the school, and character. On Moving-Up Day, May 31, 1957, three members of the Class of 1958 were tapped into the society. They were Jeanne Ahearn, Eleanor Richardson, and John Folsom. 3ast TtOiff and des lament We, the class of 1958, being of extremely sound mind, body, and memory do declare this document to be our last will and testament as we venture forth from our Alma Mater into the unknown future. To the faculty, we wish to express our appreciation for the assistance and understanding they have given us. To the Class of 1959, we leave the hope that next year, when they reach the end of their rainbow, their pot of gold will contain success and a shining future. To the Class of 1960, we leave the wish that every cloud that darkens their horizon will have a silver lining. To the Class of 1961, we leave the desire that happiness and prosperity, as rich as uranium, will be registered on their success counter. To the Class of 1962, we will our class colors of yellow and white, our Utopia 309, and our gavel which has been with us through our high school years; and we hope that they, in turn, will pass it on to the Class of 1966. Signed by: President Witnessed by: Special ) e a aes is Abbie Adams leaves her loud argyle knee-sox to Mrs. Wade for a welfare project. Oh, dam! Marilyn Bardelli leaves her black eyes and blonde hair to any person who likes contrasts. To the relief of Miss Gainor, Helen Banker is leaving her ability to be tardy to someone in a different homeroom. Barbara Bourgeois leaves her ability to dance with the boys to anyone with a strong constitution. Don Bullard leaves his ability to meet failure after failure to the Oxford experimenter, Slim” Van Valkenberg. Michael Cassella leaves his brief case to anyone who has a lot of books to carry and needs it. Dee Dee leaves Miss McGarty without the noise and confusion she brings every time she enters the room. Pat Dillon leaves to her sister Susan, a bottle of peroxide just in case she ever decides to become a blonde. Pat Hubbell left W. H. S. at the half year, as the class flirt. She was trying to get a head start on all the other girls. Joan Lajeunesse leaves her clarinet to anyone who likes to let off steam. Judy Masterson leaves her green eyes to anyone who likes cats. Fred Potter leaves his ability to get along with the teachers to Jimmy Hillis. Ken Plummer leaves his class flirt title to Rudy Nikles and Gary Connors. Easy on the girls, boys! Eleanor and Carol leave the poor, unsuspecting high school teachers with another deadly combo of Richardson and Rasmussen to last them four more years. Kermit Plummer leaves his seat on Ike’s phone booth to Ed Eccles. Jeanne Ahearn leaves her ability to count money to anyone who enjoys handling the stuff. Carol Swasey leaves some of her shyness to Evan Fero. Mary Wagar leaves her combinations of colors to anyone who is color-blind. She only hopes that they don't run together. Bob Willits requests to leave his ability to lose his driver's license to Ed Reamer. Pat, Dee, Helen, Barb, and Mary leave to all the other girls in school their love for long hair. Remem- ber. girls, the boys like it, too. Joe Cassella leaves his cackle to anyone who is willing to split his sides. Sandra Bagley leaves her science ability to her next-door neighbor, Joe Haskins, so he won't have to come over to her house anymore. Jack Folsom leaves his position as first clarinetist to his relatives, Marilyn Anderson and Dorothy Folsom, just to keep the family monopoly going. The class leaves the faculty writing a book entitled ’’Why We Do Not Recommend Teaching as a Pro- fession' with special research done by Miss Helen Gainer. Bobby' Carol Joe and Mike Fred Ken and Kerm ’’Judy Dee Dee Patty Sandy 7l ids Is)ere Jack Abbie Marilyn” Jeanne Ben Jim Mary 309 World Series 1 could have danced all night. Getting to ennimore Cooper and cronies, Auntl Hatties Party Some characters from literature class mow y Platter party personalities' Our tlireat to the Rockcttes' To love, honor and respond' And then they stepped on our toes From our merry menagerie Romper Room EXCERPTS from the DIARY of PENELOPE PIGEON 100th generation of pigeons to inhabit the Waterford Schools September 3, 1954 - Dear Diary, Today a new class of Fteshmen entered Waterford High School. They were assigned to the adjoining rooms 307 and 309. My, what little darlings! They seem so quiet and refined. In fact, I might even call them shy! . . . They’ve just hung up their Courtesy Award Plaque they won last year. With this class, I think I will have a peaceful four years. September 6 - Oh. my splitting ear drums! They sure have come out of their shells! September 11 - I think these kids have one serious thought in their heads. They are working very hard on their constitution. September 14 - Well, they’ve adopted it! - The greatest document since Jefferson's Declaration! November 18 - Last night I got the shock of my life. While I was sitting behind the third spotlight from the right on the rafters (my favorite spot) the bovs came out on the floes' still dressed in their P. J. 's and the girls had feathers in their caps! I heard it was the Inter-Class games. My flock lost to the Sophomores. (They were more sensibly dressed.) January 22 - For their first money-making project, they decided to hold a food sale csi January 29. I hope they know I like Pigeon-Down” cake. April 30-1 wonder if my husband, Percy, flirted with that platinum-feathered pigeon from the Town Hall at Cactus Caper, the Freshman dance last night. This square dance went over so well that I imagine they’ll have more in the future. May 28 - Today was Field Day. Although my cherubs only made two points in the competitions, they had loads of fun playing, which is the most import- ant thing anyway, I guess. September 7, 1955 - Dear Diary, well, my Frosh are back from their long vacation, no longer Green and Budding, but undaunted sophomores. There are some new faces, too. November 17 - The many long hours the writers spent on their pop song for the Pep and Pop Song Contest really paid off. The pop tune Wake the Town and Tell the People won the contest for them. They were all very de- lighted. February 25 - They had their first dance of their Sophomore year tonight. It was a swinging dandy! It sure felt good to get in from the February cold, I was afraid I would get frostbite of the beak. March 17 - Well, feather my nest! They won their first Interclass game against the Freshmen, and this time without their P. J. s! They lost to the Seniors in the final game, however, but they put up a good fight. April 29 - The class presented Platter Party tonight, and it was a spinning success. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Dungaree Doll, Mr. Wonderful, Jukebox Babies, and Mr. Flattop. May 30 - Today was Moving-Up Day, bringing to a close the activities of this school year. My friends won some points in the field day events, but not enough to capture the plaque. I am so glad my class is so original, for it was so nice to see the girls take the boys’ arms in the afternoon proces- sions. It was very impressive. June 19 - Well, my little chicks have left for their summer vacation. I'm beginning to miss them already. October 15, 1956 - Dear Diary, My children are back, and I must say they are very enthused. They are going to undertake a Greeting Card Project. I certainly hope it's a success. I've looked over some of their assortments while they were on the window sill, and there are some lovely cards; unfortunately, nothing quite feathery enough for me. November 19 - Well, I'm afraid the cards weren't quite peopley enough either, for the project was not the success the class was hoping for. November 21 - It was so romantic! The Junior dance Moonlight Magic, I mean. Their decorations had very unusual effects. Once in a while, they would have a moonlight dance and only four blue-colored lights on the bankboards would be lit. Percy and I billed and cooed in the rafters. January 25 - You should have seen all the people at the Junior Jump last night! Percy said he was almost de-tailed coming through the door! They were rather clever about their music, for they had a disc jockey contest, and the winner, a Freshman, took over for the rest of the night. February 9 - Tonight is a big night-in the lives of my little darlings. They hope to be starting a new tradition of having a Ring Social at which they will receive their long-awaited class rings. As per usual, I will be left home to guard our little straw hut while Percy goes gallivanting. February 12 - The rings are beautiful. I only wish I could get one to fit my pigeon toe. March 17 - Even though we were almost blown away when the furnace blew up, it gave the Juniors some extra time to finish their final preparations for the Junior-Senior Banquet last night. For entertainment, they wrote a poem about the Seniors, and Patience, Prudence, and PENELOPE squeaked lovely music. I was so glad they adopted my name. I had so wanted to go, but it was my turn to egg-sit, so Percy went, and I stayed home. May 29 - The field day events this morning were really something to see. The class was very spirited, but they missed the field day plaque by two points. I was disqualified in the races because there was no flying allowed. September 9, 1957 - Dear Diary, I can see this class is determined to make its last year a huge success. It has adopted the motto, Concentrate, Celebrate, and Graduate in '58. September 12 - My class combined with the Student Senate to make the Welcome Dance very successful. Percy was all a-flutter, shaking feathers with the new chicks. It was one of the best decorated dances ever. September 27 - There is a lot of hustle and bustle in the homeroom. The Seniors are polishing up their sales approach so they can sell magazines. (They are also polishing up their shoes so they can stick their feet in the doors and make a good impression.) November 14 - Tonight was their round and square dance, and you'll never guess what those silly Seniors named it! The Squares' Dance! December 15 - My, did these kids ever buckle down and work fast! It was sort of hectic at the editor's house, getting those last few pages together, but they made their first yearbook deadline by 20 minutes. December 20 - You know what their thoughtful advisor did for them? She gave them a surprise Christmas party, complete with cards, gingerbread men, and candy canes. Gosh, they sure were pleased. December 21 - The class was hoping for the best Christmas dance ever, and their efforts proved very successful. It took them two days to decorate the gym, and the final results were so breath-taking that they gave me Goose-pimples. The orchestra was at its best, the decorations superb, and the punch and cookies which the Seniors gave were delicious. It was so wonderful to see so many of the recent graduates. February 1 - Oh, happy day! I was just talking to the Seniors' play director and he's promised me a job as prompter. You should see these kids act. They'll probably head for Broadway next. April 10 - The Seniors are talking so much about their prom that I'm really excited. They want to make their final dance outstanding and have some wonderful ideas for the decorations. I can hardly waitl May 14-1 can tell now that my class and I will be so proud and happy when they stand upon the stage for the last time. I will miss them - their antics, noise, and laughter, but I wish them all the success in the world. Before World War II it was customary for the Junior Class to honor the Seniors at the Prom. During the war, when there was a shortage of males, the custom was dropped in favor of a Junior-Senior banquet. When escorts became readily available again, it was decided to continue the activities as each was so popular and now the Juniors honor the Seniors at a banquet, and Seniors generally present the formal. The picture above shows the prom-goers doing the grand march, as excitement rises and every one wonders which of the beautiful girls will be on the court, and who will be crowned queen. The bottom pictures tell the answers to those questions. Yearbook Editors Advertising Committee Sports Committee Literary Committee Photography Committee Art Committee On March 14 and 15, 1958, the Senior Class with the help of two Juniors (bless them I), presented the play Room For One More, ” a tender, heart-warming comedy about the Rose family, its problems and its joys. Poppy and Mother Rose and their two daughters, Trot and Teensie, have the wonderful custom of adopting less fortunate children, even though it means additional financial burden. Before the play be- gins, they have successfully adopted Joey and he is now one of the family. The play takes place while they are at their summer cottage, Pumpkin Shell. While there, they adopt Janey - a shy, withdrawn girl, and Jimmy John - a belligerent cripple. Poppy's unexpected death is a shock to all and brings sorrow, but the children help Mother overcome her grief and accept his death. Many problems arise causing concern for a time, but by pulling together, the family soon overcomes them. The play ends happily, teaching us all a lesson of consideration for others and love of our fellow man. Mr. Maurice Koffman, head of the R.P.I. Players, directed the play. The cast included: Poppy Rose - Thomas Law; Mother Rose - Sandra Bagley; Trot- Eleanor Richardson; Teensie - Mari- lyn Bardelli; Joey - John Folsom; Janie - Carol Rasmussen; Jimmy John - Kenneth Plummer; Mrs. Biddle - Abbie Adams; George - Gary Connors; Betty - Jeanne Ahearn; Miss Winston - Pat Dillon; and the Rescued Woman - Barbara Bourgeois. On Saturday, December 21, 1957, the Seniors held a very successful Christmas Dance. ” Mistletoe Magic,” the name of this dance, inspired Mrs. Fitz- patrick to compose a holiday ballad, which the Seniors sang at the Christmas Assembly. )es dersona i u GARY CLINTON and ELEANOR RICHARDSON idos Studious SANDRA BAGLEY and JOSEPH CASSELLA DONALD HANSEN and JUDY MASTERSON idos Bide o Oate HELEN BANKER and JAMES ANDERSON CJJass Reformers JOE CASSELLA and ABBIE ADAMS ( fass iac ie ors MARILYN BARDELU and JOE CASSELLA ,a1 AWa. GAA7£5 rDicf JITos t for 1). 7 .S. GARY CUNTON and CAROL RASMUSSEN Sest Artist HELEN BANKER Jes 7 Tusiczans JOAN LAJEUNESSE and JOHN FOLSOM J3est Ca urecf CAROL SWASEY and JOSEPH CASSELLA JKost Absent DONALD HANSEN and HELEN BANKER C ' ass 'J'firts KENNETH PLUMMER and PATRICIA HUBBELL Mos C)our eous ELEANOR RICHARDSON and JOE CASSELLA Mos asijc omy GARY CLINTON and CAROL SWASEY Jies dinners KERMIT PLUMMER and JEANNE AHEARN Mos ArnSi ious FRED POTTER and ABBIE ADAMS C ns e ns SANDRA BAGLEY and JOHN FOLSOM 73W Spor s JOAN LAJEUNESSH and GARY CUNTON C ) ass Dreamers PATRICIA DILLON and DONALD BULLARD ( ass ( fiatterfjoxes HELEN BANKER and KERMIT PLUMMER iest Oancers KERMIT PLUMMER and HELEN BANKER IIKost 3 fiefy to Succeecf ELEANOR RICHARSON and JOHN FOLSOM fflos 'Popufar ELEANOR RICHARDSON and GARY CUNTON Tfest 7thfetes JOAN LAJEUNESSE and GARY CLINTON Oie Mos for C ass of 1953 ABIGAIL ADAMS and JOSEPH CASSELLA C) ass C) o owns es O ooAiny Mos Misc iieuous KERMIT PLUMMER PAT HUBBELL ROBERT WILLITS VERA MARRO KERMIT PLUMMER VERA MARRO SENIOR OFFICERS ARE: President---------------------------ABBIE ADAMS Vice President.................JOSEPH CASSELLA Secretary.................................ELEANOR RICHARDSON Treasurer...........................CAROL SWASEY Parliamentarian----------------JUDY MASTERSON Class Advisor...................MISS HELEN GAINOR Gfie Glass of neteen Jfuncfrecf tg it FIRST ROW: Kermit Plummer, Carol Swasey, Carol Rasmussen. SECOND ROW: Sandra Bagley, Eleanor Richardson, Patricia Dillon. THIRD ROW: Mary Wager, Helen Banker, Abigail Adams, Benjamin Kelts. FOURTH ROW: Kenneth Plummer, Donald Hansen, Judith Masterson, Patricia Hubbell. STANDING: Gary Clinton, Vera Marro, Barbara Bourgeois, Allen Charette, Jeanne Ahearn, James Anderson. The Juniors are enjoying an active year. They have received their attrac- tive class rings, which they proudly flash everywhere they go. They have also planned a delicious dinner to honor the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. Since they arc eager to have a good yearbook, they have already started plan- ning it with great enthusiasm. JUNIOR OFFICERS ARE: President.........................GARY CONNOR Vice President--------------------RUDY NIKLES Secretary..................MARGARET BECHARD Treasurer..................BETTY SWARTFIGURE Parliamentarian-------------------RENA WILLIAMS Class Advisor.................MR. DAVID ZEUE FIRST ROW: William Mossey, Judy Voleck, Rudy Nikles, Gary Connor, Mar- garet Bechard, John White, Betsy Bell. SECOND ROW: Nancy Bucci, Rena Williams, Edna VanBramer, Douglas Roy. THIRD ROW: Ronald Markiewicz, Diane Bersaw, James Remington, Ann Cairnduff, David Pallozzi. FOURTH ROW: Thomas Law, Evan Fero. STANDING: Lise Dufresne, Nancy McDon- ough, Diane Squire, Mary Ann Kosek, William McClean, Helen Muraski, Ed- ward Kucskar. The Sophomore class was very active this year. During the first semester they decided to sell stationery. They held the first dance, Autumn’s Dream, on November 8. Having done so well with their first selling project, they de- cided to sell tickets to the Auto Show, ” December 2-9. With foresight for their yearbook, they held a popularity poll to compare with the one in their Senior year. The class also helped in the Benefit Dance, February 8, and formed the ticket committee. April 25 they held their second dance and fin- ished the year with a fine job in the Moving-Up Day activities. SOPHOMORE OFFICERS ARE: President------ Vice President Secretary - - - Treasurer — - Class Advisor - ----LOIS PALLOZZI - - ROBERT SHIESLEY SANDRA RASMUSSEN - HANNAH HANSEN - -MISS MARY FILER 7 £? () ass of jneteen Jfurtcfrecf cS jt y FIRST ROW: Hannah Hansen, Robert Shiesley, Miss Mary Filer, Lois Pallozzi, Sandra Rasmussen. SECOND ROW: John Tomaro, Mary Thompson, Charles McGaffin, Irene Ostiguy, Stanley Stoberski, Diane Evertsen, Donald Shaw, Carol Rock, Robert Paquette. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Parady, Margaret Fronc- zek, Henry Bariteau, Barbara Fairfield, Eugene Renzi, Diane Breski, Paul Nickerson, Jean St. Onge, Thomas Porretta. FOURTH ROW: Raymond Sorrell, Maureen Bersaw, Matthew Hayes, Elizabeth Ackenbrack, Joseph Haskin, Linda Breski, James Cipkowski, Marilyn Anderson, Winston Taylor. FIFTH ROW: Gilbert Laware, Jeanne Grochmal, Victor LeBeau, Joyce Neddo, Edward Fara- begoli, Linda Sorrell, Gerald Stone. SIXTH ROW: Ruehle Salisbury, Marilyn Lueck, Barbara Kosek, Corine Stark, Karen Roberts, Diane Breault, David Wade. SEVENTH ROW: Arthur Phillips, Sheila Kenney, Nancy Costello, Ber- nice Child, Thomas Miller, Joan DeCelle, Janice Larkin, Edward Clement. The Freshmen were very busy the beginning of the year organizing their class and writing their constitution. On January 24, they held their first dance. For the Benefit Dance, February 8, the class took charge of publicity. The Freshmen experienced deep grief when Adam Muraski, Jr. passed on. His death left a void in the Class of 1961. FRESHMAN OFFICERS ARE: President------ Vice President Secretary - - ■ Treasurers - - Class Advisor ■ - - CHARLOTTE FILES BARBARA BLAIR - - JANE LA JE UN ESSE ■ - WILLIAM BULLOCK ELAINE NEVEU MR. WILLIAM O’BRIEN FIRST ROW: Edward Reamer, Jane Lajeunesse, Philip LaCombe, Barbara Blair, William Bullock. SECOND ROW: Robert Wade, Linda Mae Brown, Adam Muraski, Alexis Malesky, Robert Lowther, Elizabeth Parady, William Putnam, Diane Savoie, Richard Sunkes. THIRD ROW: William Willets, Darlene Sim- ard, Richard Herzog, Michele DeLuca, Walter Fletcher, Linda Doring, Edward Simpson, Frederick Combs, Linda Brown, George Watson, Kathleen Hulse, Karen Vaughn, Richard Hajeck, Nancy Buckbee, James Banker. FOURTH ROW: Donald Lambert, Charlotte Files, Monroe Van Valkenburgh, Nicholas Patton, Dennis Cole, Elaine Neveu, John Anderson. FIFTH ROW: John Fan- nucci, Susan Dillon, Jane Hebert, Bonita Mossey, Jill Patton, Pamela Warren, Harry Fanniff, Walter Hatz. fffie Ci ass of ne lee n Jfuncfrecf f) xt( ()ne Gle Glass of Hineteen JIunc recf Sixty-Uwo FIRST ROW: Judith Obrien, Karol Lewis, Mary Ann Connolly, Marilyn Pat- rick, Whitney Jones, Arlene Gloss, Carol Lambert, Linda Pallozzi. SECOND ROW: Thomas Herzog, JoAnn Cassella, Gary Shaw, Florence Bersaw, Chester Cichomski, Florence McClean, William Grochmal, Georgietta Bidwell, Arthur Bourgeois. THIRD ROW: John Stasko, Donna Holtby, Edward Richardson, Ethel Cairnduff, Michael McGarry, Lois Moulton, John Deyoe, Barbara Willits, Richard Cunningham. FOURTH ROW: Edward Kusek, Barbara Calder, Edward Eccles, Susan Judge, William Watson, Shirley Fodder, Edward Kopyc, Linda Rivette, Gerald Rasmussen. FIFTH ROW: Cynthia Neddo, Janice Connor, Judy Johnson, Carol Bladen, Marcia Hansen, Bonnie Bagley, Dorothy Folsom. SIXTH ROW: Francis Paskiewicz, Joyce Potter, Betty VanBramer, Joe Voleck, Jacqueline Somers, Rena Charboneau. f ie C ass of ineleen Jfuncfrecf cS x o- iree FIRST ROW: Edward Moulton, Susan Brown, Joe Kopyc, Sandra Stasko, Cheryl Rasmussen, Robert Campbell, Mary Ann Drobney, Linda Wright, Robert Has- kin, Zandra Cairnduff. SECOND ROW: James Montonari, Sandra Rock, Robert Bailie, Carol Lowther, John Tironi, Susan DeCelle, John Somers. THIRD ROW: Fred Bagley, Carol Johnston, Gene Gould, Gail Clarke, Martin Lajeunesse, Patricia Melvin, Joseph Michand, Victoria Tokarz, Vincent Lausen. FOURTH ROW: Wayne Bonesteel, Lin Gleason, Neil Quantock, Dorothy Potter, Edward LaFortune, Frances Santspree, Donald Devitt, Leslie Amyot. FIFTH ROW: Jo- anne Breault, Linda LaFortune, Marilyn Maloney, James Gibson, Henry Soucy, Eleanor Burkick, Gail Sowalsky, Emily Grochmal. Jl ma Jit a ier Although Troy has always favored The violet's dark blue And the gentle sons of Cohoes To the blue and gold are true. Still we own white lilies slender And hone them with might While our High School stands defender Of the red and the white. When the cares of life o'ertake us Mingling fast our locks with gray Should our dearest hopes betray us. False fortune fall away. We will banish care and sadness As our memories we unite And recall those days of gladness 'Neath the red and the white. During the years preceding 1951, this song was Waterford High School’s Alma Mater. Because it was an adaptation of a college song, the Student Senate decided in 1947 to sponsor a contest in order to adopt a new Alma Mater that would be Waterford's very own. Words were submitted by various people, and the Senate chose our present wording, which was suomittea anonymously. It was later discovered that Miss Marian Ranney was this anonymous composer. The winning words were set to music by Mrs. Wallace Haley. This music proved difficult to sing, however, so Mrs. Angela Fitzpatrick later composed our present tune, and in 1951 the combination of Miss Ranney's wording and Mrs. Fitzpatrick's music was officially adopted as Waterford High School's Alma Mater. The guiding spirit of our youth. Our Alma Mater dear, You lead us ever onward To knowledge and to truth. Your praises now we loudly sing As we pledge ourselves so true By lives of worth and high endeavor Honor e’er to you. Our emblem of strength and youth Your colors, red and white. Will stand before us ever A symbol of your truth. We sing to you with pride sincere And promise e’er to try To prove our love for you, our own-- Our own dear Waterford High. Student Senate The Student Senate is the student legislative body of the school. Its object is to work with the faculty in the solution of student problems, and it sponsors many extracurricular activities for the benefit of the students. The Student Senate had its origin in Waterford in the early 1930's, and in 1932, the Junior Council was organized. This group bought clocks for the Junior High classrooms as one if its projects. In 1935, the two councils merged to become the organization the Student Senate is today. Our beloved tradition, Moving-Up Day, was originated and sponsored by the Senate. The original Field Day competitions were one hour long, but through the interest and participation of the students and the excellent organization of the Senate committee, they have now been lengthened. In establish- ing the Point System, one entire year was spent in planning the amount and distribution of points for the award letter, so planned that it would honor those who are outstanding students in both curricular and extracurricular activities. Since its origin, the Senate has contributed much to the welfare of this school. Some of the many accomplishments since 1944 are: assembly programs, organization of Moving-Up Day, Club Senate dance, interclass games. Welcome Dance, Christmas projects, sponsorship of vie dances and clubs, and a handbook for new students. C)cAoo X naner On the present staff are, left to right. First row: Mr. Bragle, advisor; Eleanor Richardson, Kenneth Plummer, Robert Shiesley, Bernice Child, and Barbara Kosek. Second row: Betsy Bell, Marilyn Bardelli, Rena Williams, and Martin Lajeunesse. Third row: Joyce Neddo, Linda Sorrell, Marilyn Lueck, Jean St. Onge, Jeanne Grochmal, Barbara Calder, and Carol Johnston. The School newspaper, under the supervision of Mr. Bragle, presents in its pages news, important events, friendly gossip, and useful ideas. In 1933, our first newspaper, The School Crier, won two merit awards in the Syracuse Press Conference; equally as good in 1936, it was designated the second best school paper in New York State. The Cooking Club members are, left to right: Bernadette LaPlante, Holly Snay, Margaret Bechard - Secretary, Virginia Zonitch, Diane Bersaw - President, Judy Voleck, and Mary Thompson. The Senior High Cooking Club, under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Ensign, has been learning modern methods of food preparation and serving. Bowling Club members are, First row, left to right: Henry Bariteau, Kermit Plummer, Gary Clinton, Kenneth Plummer, Fred Potter, Second row: Ralph Clinton, Jeanne Grochmal, Linda Sorrell, Michele DeLuca, Marilyn Lueck, and James Anderson. Third row: Raymond Sorrell, Paul Nickerson, Edward Melvin, John White, and Clarence Fletcher. In 1936, Waterford High had a bowling organization which took part in Inter-school competitions, and this group has been continued in various years since. The bowling club, advised by Mr. Merritt, was brought back into the club program last year. Sponsored by the Student Senate, it is designed to help teach the game to beginners, and to aid those who can bowl to improve their game. iand and Dance 73and The school band is shown during one of its frequent practices. Under the direction of Bradford Longdo, the band has played in parades, assemblies, and the music festival Although organized only this year, the Waterford High School Dance Band has already achieved fame. It is shown here as it appeared in the dance band contest on Dance Party over television station WROW. As we go to press, our band is in second place, trailing the first place school by only a few votes. Pictured is the Christmas Concert, the first of many special choir performances this year. This concert featured religious and secular selections from each period of musical history. Members of the choir also joined with the other groups of the Music Department to present an inspiring Christmas assembly. The spring season brought many special feature performances. Music by Bach, Schumann, Elgar, Rossini and Sibelius was supplemented by Negro Spirituals, Americana, Classics and choral selections in foreign languages. c, S op Jit omore S ‘r sJ Ght oir Members include, First row, left to right: Linda Sorrell, Corine Stark, Nancy Costello, and Joyce Neddo, Second row: Diane Breski, Jeanne Grochmal, Marilyn Lueck, Margaret Fronczek, Marilyn Hughes, Janice Larkin, Sandra Rasmussen, Lois Pallozzi, Hannah Hansen, and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, direc- tor. Third row: Barbara Kosek, Bernice Child and Marilyn Anderson. Through the years, Waterford had an Ophelia Club for freshman girls, and a girls' choir which was similar to the girls' choir organized this year by Mrs. Angela Fitzpatrick for sophomore girls. They presented selections at the Christmas assembly, and will take part in the Spring Festival. Male Glee Club members are: First row, left to right: Gerald Rasmussen, David Bullett, William Grochmal, Edward Richardson, John Stasko, Robert Shiesley, Donald Shaw, Richard Cunningham, Ed- ward Lape, Stanley Stoberski, Gary Shaw, Helen Muraski - Accompanist, Mrs. Fitzpatrick - Director, and Paul Nickerson. Second row: Whitney Jones, Thomas Law, David Wade, Kenneth McCullen, David Pallozzi, John Folsom, Kermit Plummer, and Rudy Nikles. Third row: Gary Connor, Edward Eccles, and Ray Sorrell. The Glee Club was organized this year and is under the direction of Mrs. Fitzpatrick. It meets weekly for rehearsal. The group has assisted in presenting several assemblies this year. s. QJc ence CA 6 The Science Club members are, left to right: Mr. Atkinson - Advisor, William McClean - Presi- dent, Douglas Roy, William Mossey, Edward Kucskar - Vice President, Nancy Bucci - Secretary, Nancy Costello, and Diana Breski. The members of the club work together performing interesting experiments, and learning new facts about various facets of science. Aeac iers1 Assistants The Teachers’ Assistants are. First row, left to right: Patricia Hubbell, Vera Marro, Kermit Plum- mer, Joseph Cassella, Jeanne Ahearn, and Pauicia Dillon. Second row: Lise Dufresne, Nancy Mc- Donough, Linda Sorrell, Jane Hebert, Carol Swasey, Bernice Child, Judy Voleck, Helen Banker, Marilyn Hughes, and Sheila Kenney. The Teachers’ Assistants are always ready and able to help teachers in all sorts of jobs, not only in the teaching fields, but also in the secretarial field. 9 ; ire an f m ercjencij Members of these squads are. First row, left to right: Joseph Cassella, Vera Marro, John Folsom, James Hillis, Mary Wager, Michael Cassella. Second row: Helen Banker, Joan Lajeunesse, Carol Ras- mussen, Gary Clinton, Judy Masterson, Patricia Hubbell, Jeanne Aheam. Third row: James Remington, David Pallozzi, Thomas Law, Kenneth Plummer, Kermit Plummer, James Anderson, John White, William Mossey. The Fire Squad and the Emergency Squad are always ready, and on hand, to help take charge in the event of a fire or any other emergency. The Fire Squad is responsible for closing the doors and windows of all rooms to prevent drafts, and to assist the grade school children out of the building. They also take charge of practice bomb drills. Soccer FIRST ROW: Dennis Cole, Richard Herzog, Edward Eccles, Kermit Plummer, Raymond Sorrell, Kenneth Plummer, Thomas Porret- ta. SECOND ROW: James Hillis, Gerald Stone, Nick Patton, Thomas Law, Walter Hatz, John White, Winston Taylor. THIRD ROW: William Watson, Ronald Markiewicz, William McClean, Robert Lowther. Although the Waterford High School Soccer team had a losing season, the boys gained much prestige. The boys had quite a reputation as a fighting, spirited team. Offensively, Ray Sorrell was high scorer, with four points; while goalie Kermit Plum- mer had an outstanding total of 129 saves. Waterford placed second in the sportsman- ship award. Edward Eccles and Ray Sorrell received honorable mention for the Tri- County All-Star team. Cjross Goun ry FIRST ROW: Richard Sunkes, Richard Her- zog, Philip La Combe, John Folsom, John Anderson, Robert DeLair, William Putnam. SECOND ROW: Fred Morris, coach; Richard Hajeck, Thomas Miller, David Wade, Ed- ward Farabegoli, David Pallozzi. THIRD ROW: Stanley Stoberski, Joseph Voleck, William Bullock, William Currier. The Fordian Cross Country team com- pleted their regular season, winning one and losing one. In the invitational meets, they placed: fourth in the Grout Memorial, win- ning three medals; fourth at Cobleskill; First at the Class D Sectional Championship Meet, winning 10 medals and a trophy. In the past ten years, our varsity team has won eight out of ten Sectional meets and has been runner-up two years. T)arsity i) asAetba I The Waterford High Varsity has had a very exciting season. As we go to press, it is leading Still- water, our Class ,rD rival. Only one game remains in the season - the Waterford-Stillwater game, which will decide the Varsity's fate. If our team wins, it will be able to play in the sectionals; if it loses, the two teams will of course be tied, and play-offs will have to be played. Although we can't foresee the future, we have great hopes that we will be represented in the sectionals. The team's captain is Jim Anderson; its coach is Mr. Morris. The Varsity members are John Folsom, Rudy Nikles, Irving Walters, Edward Melvin, Nick Patton, Kermit Plummer, Gary Connor, John Ander- son, Jim Anderson, Kenneth Plummer, Gilbert Laware, and Raymond Sorrell. Uarsitu Cheerleaders The lively Varsity Cheerleaders have done much at games to keep spirits high and to stimulate peppy cheering. This season, the girls looked especially snappy in their new red and white cheerleading uni- forms. The cheerleaders include Carol Rasmussen, Marilyn Hughes, Jeanne Ahearn, Pat Sliwinski, Linda Sorrell, and Margaret Fronczek. Waterford's Junior Varsity has made an excellent showing this year and has many thrilling wins to its credit. The team, composed of eight Freshmen and five Sophomores, has Ed Eccles and Stan Sto- berski as its co-captains, and Mr. Pallozzi as its coach. Team members are Richard Sunkes, David Foy, Dennis Cole, Robert Wade, Gerald Stone, William Putnam, Philip LaCombe, Robert DeLair, Edward Eccles, Stanley Stoberski, Richard Herzog, and Michael Callagher. J7unior TJarsity Ci ieerleacfers The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are a peppy group composed of three Freshmen and four Sophomores. The girls have shown excellent form in their cheerleading, and deserve much credit for cheering the team on to a victorious year. Members of the squad are Michele DeLuca, Kathleen Hulse, Jill Patton, Jeanne Grochmal, Hannah Hansen, Lois Pallozzi, and Marilyn Anderson. The 1957 team did remarkably well, ending up its season with a team standing of 7-7 which is the best record in several years. The team consisted of Gary M. Clinton, Dennis Hebert, Ted Doyle, Tom Squire, Neil McCleod, Gilbert Laware, John Folsom, Ken- neth Plummer, Kermit Plummer, Paul Archambault, Stanley Stoberski, Gary Connor, and Paul Nickerson. The excellent coaching was done by Coach Water- house, with Joseph Haskins and Charles MacGaffin as managers. 9 V NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK AND TRUSTCO. OF ALBANY Waterford Office Congratulations Compliments of to the 1=01210 M1= 3. OO. CLASS OF 1958 F rom the dunn's CLASS OF I960 PAINT STORE Phone Adams 8-4613 Broad Street Waterford, N. Y. Compliments of GEORGE N. MICHON Congratulations! POLLOCKS W. C. SUPER MARKET LAWRENCE CUOMOS PHARMACY 79 Broad Street SHOE STORE The Shoe Store yWaterford, New York Where Customers Become Friends Phone AD 8-3122 A. M. CLARK, Ph. G. MILDRED ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 227-229 Quail Street, Albany, New York Send for Catalog 48 - 4th Street Waterford, N, Y. H. SWASEY, PROP. FLOOR COVERING CO., INC. Cohoes, New York NORTH SIDE MABKET JOHN GROCHMAL 101 Saratoga Ave. Quality Meat - Groceries Fresh Fruits - Vegetables For Service You Like Insure With pVfoypC 107 Third St. Adams 8-7331 GIFT SHOP Broad St. Waterford, N. Y. Norcross Cards, of Course Gift Wrapping a Specialty Tel. CE-7-2103 Compliments of SWATLING PAINT AND PAPER CO. 77 Mohawk St. Cohoes, N. Y. Telephone: ADoms 8-3353 “Rcuptuuid @iccAiKeUi GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY JEANNE H. FOURNIER 108 BR0AD STREET Licensed Insurance Broker WATERFORD, N. Y. '-ry WILLETTS ,Vii. Hardware V Plumbing Heating PLUS SKILLS Guidance--balanced training - -activities. Placement in key positions in business, profes- sional and government offices. COUNTRY FLORIST (Formerly Whitehurst Nursery) Floral Designing ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE Landscaping 126 - 134 Washington Ave. Albany 6, N. Y. State Registered Veteran Approved AD 8-5521 Congratulations Class of '58 Congratulations to Seniors From COHOES SAVINGS ■BANK Cohoes, New York Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation JEWELERS CHARLES M. ADAMS WELLS APPLIANCE 35 Broad Street AD-8-1024 CO, Engineering and Design Services Sales and Service Maytag Washers 87 Broad Street Kelvinator Appliances Waterford, N. Y. Emerson TV The Class Officers Are: Gary Connors - - - President Rudy Nickles - - -Vice Pres. Margaret Bechard - - - Sec. Betty Swartsfigure - - Treas. Rena Williams - - - - - Pari. Congratulations to the 1958 Graduating Class F rom the CLASS OF 1959 “. . .also reported that a Mr. Sloan is keeping a writing school. . .and that he has no authority for doing so. On motion it was resolved that the clerk. . .notify Mr. Sloan that further occupation of the room for evening school is contrary to wishes of Board. (Minutes - Dec. 10, 1863) CLEANERS AND LAUNDERERS Main Office: 337-5th Avenue North Troy, N. Y. Middlebrook Musical Instruments BURGESS PRINTING COMPANY MUSIC STORE Phone ADams 8-0411 73 Fourth Street 44 Fourth Street Troy, N. Y. Waterford, N. Y. The 1957-1958 Waterford Junior Achievement is under the leadership of Mr. Wright, production advisor; Mr. Castello, business advisor; Mr. Clement, sales advisor. All are employees of Water- ford General Electric. GENERAL 0 ELECTRIC Compliments of Good Luck to the Senior Class WATERFORD XL LUB From KOPCHA'S ■ BAKERY Fine Papers by Mohawk for the Finest Printing Waterford and Cohoes, N. Y, Photography of Artistic Quality and Distinctive Beauty Established in 1880 and Presently Enjoying Its 78th Year of Operation, the LLOYD STUDIO, Under the Managerial Reins of the Fourth Generation of the Same Family, Will Continue to Specialize in Portraiture W eddings Group and Commercial Work Frames Embodying Both Style and Moderation Photographer for the 1958 Fordian Special School Rates DAVID A. LLOYD, Manager 51 Third Street Troy, New York Telephone AShley 2-5902 From the “TROY AREA NEW CAR FRANCHISED DEALERS, INC.” W. H. Bumstead, Inc. Latham Motors, Inc. Carmen-Goody Motor Sales Corp. Nemith of Latham, Inc. Cartwright, Inc. Nemith Motor Corp. Cartwright Sales Service, Inc. Newell Bros., Inc. Dunning Buick Tom Farnan Edsel, Inc H. E. Hull Sons Troy Buick Co., Inc. Gosselin Motors, Inc. Urann Cadillac-Olds H. L. Johnson Sales, Inc. Walton Motors, Inc. Knowles Pontiac, Inc. Whitbeck Motors, Inc. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 1958 GRADUATING CLASS From THOMAS H. MOQT2IS I NSLJI2 ANCE AGENCV Insurance of All Kinds 65-67 Broad Street Waterford, New York Telephone AD8-7131 Bub. Phone AD-8-7561 ' fatZ'M B U. R. D. 1 SERVICE Waterford, N. Y. Fine Handmade Boats and Skis Towing - Lubrication Road Service 75 Saratoga Ave, Distributor of Mercury’s Waterford AD-8-4630 Res. Phone CE-7-632S Tel, AD-8-2512 c BARDELLl MEMORIALS Pro p ct Hill 'M«'Atl jrr., 11, ' , Barr ‘“It «as voted to form toe District mta a ‘Unio� Free Scooc. accorcjii to toe Statuses tr-tvtded. Monte- ot M ee t_oa He-d ail.it t£ Jet. ,eo4 ME'iTAL'RAM „6-.8 Ci. v fc St, Waterford, JC, y, A-ttH3«fc V S 'So P rt-e - ,f..v� er - AD-V-U4 Pro ,, H, JbOYA J yr .? W?4 -Vt fs .‘A, -« • ? V� y 'V Sfc, W Mf fWf4 S7'. .rv e ■ -d ' V' V JOHN HIGGINS XCQ Pharmacists Since 1844 EVARISTE F. ROY, Ph, G. Prescriptions Our Specialty Free Delivery 63 Broad Street Waterford, N. Y. AD 8-0633 Compliments of TSEIC M Compliments of RESTAURANT Compliments of Third and Fulton Streets Troy, N. Y. We Give S H Green Stamps “On motion-----resolved to raise by tax, one hundred and thirty-four dollars, to repay monies borrowed to complete the new school house, on the Waterford and Cohoes Road, in addition to the amount al- ready voted.” Jan. 12, 1858 Good Luck Broad Street Waterford, New York Wedding and Birthday Cakes a Specialty MRS. JOSEPH GICCHINELLI, Proprietor Compliments of Blc3 VALUE SUPER MARKET Waterford and Cohoes, N. Y. P AI NT E3 15 Seventh Street Waterford, N. Y. AD-8-2511 200 Custom Colors Compliments of-- NATIONAL ★ SPORTING GOODS, INC. 270 River Street Troy, N. Y. May I help you in your landscaping problems, that is, in regard to topsoils? Our soil is guar- anteed to be of the highest quality obtainable. Now that the season has arrived for reviving old lawns and flower gardens, why not help them a- long by using the best? No Order Too Small, or Too Large Delivered Anywhere, Any Time TOPSOIL Waterford, N. Y. Dial ADams 8-5847 fro n if e ScAoof f73oarcfs of Bong Library Committee report that Miss Sal Hayes had lost Library Book No. 439. pay fifty cents for the lost book. ” Nov. 13, 1861 On motion that she Building committee report that the gate and cellar door of School house No. one is continually left unfastened. Dec. 11, 1861 On motion of George H. Stewart that the Library Committee ascertain what books are improper or have an immoral tendency and that they be suppressed. Carried. Feb. 8, 1865 On motion of H. C. Van Denberg that a committee be appointed by the Chair to draft a Bill and present to the Legislatures for permission to have the bodies removed from the old Cemetery and that the same be under the Control of the Board of Education and used by them for School purposes only. Jan. 12, 1869 The visiting committee reported that school house No. one was over-crowded with scholars and that it was necessary other accommodations should be provided for the excess of scholars desiring to at- tend school, thereupon on motion it was Resolved--That the building committee be instructed to hire if possible the Basement of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and refit it for use as an intermediate depart- ment, connected with our public school, and that said department be placed under the charge of Miss Ann C. Doty. January 18, 1858 Whereas the practice of singing which has heretofore been a customary exercise in Departments 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Waterford Union School, and Whereas considerable misunderstanding has arisen between some of the teachers and their respective pupils in relation to said practices, be it therefore by this Board Resolved—That said practices be and hereby is excluded from Departments 1,2, 3, and 4 except as it may be needed in opening school in the morning or to add interest and variety to such public and general exercises as that of Composition and declamation. May 11, 1861 The following resolution was unanimously adopted. Whereas the attention of this Board has been called to the frequent absence of teachers during school hours, it is Resolved—That the Clerk be requested to call the particular attention of said Teachers to the fifth rule adopted for government of the School. Oct. 2, 1862 Zalmon VanNess one of the Visiting committee reported the School at School House No. 2 in a prosperous condition, but that the Janitor is obstinate and does not properly perform his duties and be- haves very badly. Feb. 1, 1859 G. H. Stewart reported the resignation of Ira Van Arnum as Librarian, he not receiving enough compensation. On motion that he be paid $20 extra, making his salary $50 for the year. March 11, 1865 iu io a rap. lh� Rr.i Ait lAYlOt 1 A 1 OS PUBUSWNG COMPANY OAI .. . . dy ju (tA m m 8 fe so v. -- '•• i � %Mgi y .w