Watervliet High School - Spectator Yearbook (Watervliet, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1946 volume:

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Much of the success of this second year book is due to the initiative of the Class of 1045. To them we express our thanks for reviving the Svr1eTA'roR, which had not been published for a number of years because of the lack of interest on the part of the students. The staff of the SP1cc1'AToR hope that next year's seniors will again publish the year book and that it will become a tradition in Watervliet High School. 6 an x SERVICE MON UMEN T To the men and women of Watervliet High School who served in World War II, we, the Class of 1946, dedicate this yearbook. For all we have and are, For all our children's fate, Stand up and take the war. The Hun is at the gate! Our world has passed away In wantonness o'erthrown. There is nothing left today But steel and Ere and stone! Though all we knew depart, The old Commandments stand: In courage keep your heart, In strength lift up your hand. RUDYARD KIPLING Page Three TIIEY SERVED THAT FIIEEDUDI DIIGIIT I IVF Ihzgz' Four IN MEM0llIAM Name Class Albert, Stephen .... Ackarh Suudey .... Ahearn, Janus .... Babcock, Alford . . . Banit, Roman ..... Brennan,IDOnakl.. BuBon,J0hn C.... IJcnue,i1e0rge ... IDuncan,john .... G0ng0k5kL Phdnn. IIaskins,Iiarl ..... Hoke, Allan Richard IiuH,john ....... flutchinsorn Blartin King, Warren ..... Lapc, Donald .... Luce,j0seph ..... Magnan, Albert . . . Rlandervdkg Paul. BIHler,IIenry ..... Milnarik, Peter . .. Mokey, Alec ..... CJTIare,John IJ... 1938 1940 1940 1942 1942 1943 1937 1941 1943 1938 1934 1943 1943 1943 1943 1945 1939 1934 1941 1941 1945 TIIILY SLRVED Tl-IAT FBEEDIIM MIGHT LIVE IN MEM0llIAM Name Class O'Hearn, Edward J. . . . Pitts, George .... Postupak, Frank . . . Poulin, Wilfred .... ..... Reddish, William .......... ..... Ricitelli, Frank tRichardsJ .... ..... Romano, Albert ......... ..... Rosenberger, james ..... ..... Schilling, Gunther .... ..... 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One evening, August the fourteenth, the radio flashed a bulletin which the entire world had been anticipating. Peace! Peace to the peoples of the entire world had come at last. After hearing that news broadcast, I became concerned about the years ahead. In a few minutes, I found myself walking the streets of Washington, going toward the Lincoln Memorial. Soon I was sitting on a granite bench a few hundred feet from the Lincoln Memorial. The sun, slowly sinking in the West, shed its crimson rays over the stars and stripes of Old Glory, but only for a moment, for then, the tiag too sank, as it was gently lowered from the mast. This bench had been frequented by me before in the last few days, and it had heard many of my difficulties and thoughts. On that night, I had many problems confronting me and did not notice a ghostly figure approaching me. Suddenly I raised my head and saw a tall, slender man who seemed to be nearing his late forties. His hair was tinted with gray and his eyes showed him to be in constant thought. Wrinkles lined his kindly face. He looked at me closely and asked, Why are you sitting here alone? Oh, I was thinking about some of my problems, and also about the issues which America faces now that peace has come, I answered. It seemed as if I had met this man before, but I could not place him. While I was lost in thought, he answered, I was interested in America once and still am. I worked for her good for many years. I was confronted with many difficulties but I never deserted her. I am wondering what the present day problems of America are. Perhaps you can tell me about some of themfl Yes, I should like to, I answered. And that is how our interesting conversation began. America has many problems confronting her still but the war was the most important one. On December 8, 1941, the government of the United States of America found itself at war against the Axis powers. America rallied quickly in order to bring the war to an end in the shortest possible .time. Her war industries were expanded and worked at the utmost speed in order to rush supplies to the battlefronts of the world. Wake Island was the beginning. It was a small, lonely island in the middle of the North Pacific, but it was big enough for battle and within two weeks, it fell into Japanese hands. Then the battle of Guadalcanal occurred, which was one of the first American offensives of the war. Slowly but surely, island after island fell into American hands and Jap admirals and army officials were in a frenzy. The aim of the American armed forces was to hit Japan and to hit it hard. Finally it did, with the atomic bomb. Japan, realizing her situation as critical, surrendered to the Allies. The principles of American democracy had once again been victorious against aggression. The position of America as the purest and truest democracy on earth was again reassured. She had developed a system of government which was, and still is, superior to those formed by nations that are centuries older than she. Because of this and also for her integrity and for her great developments, she has been respected by all nations. In order to preserve this democracy, millions of young American youths have risked their lives to serve our country. One of the most essential factors in the building of a government that will function on a smooth basis is thrift. Peoples throughout the world consider America a very wealthy nation. This conclusion is based on our high standard of living. We must in the future be conservative in using our natural resources and must make sure that we expend our money wisely and well. The continuation of a high standard of education must be insured to America. We must not only produce the finest professional men and women, but we must spread to the corners of the world the value of brotherliness and fellowship. I paused and looked at the shadowy figure to whom I spoke. What do you think we can do about these things? I asked him. American youth must face these problems and solve them. In other words, America must place her faith in her young people. Through democracy, her youth will learn the value of thrift, honesty, brotherhood and everlasting peace. The future citizens are America. As he ceased speaking, I sought to question him further, but he faded from my sight and vanished. The urgency with which I had cried out brought me back to reality. It was then that I knew that the man in my dream was Abraham Lincoln. - VAnxAs Mmoocmn Page Seven VETEBAN S AS STUDENTS The experience of the colleges with ex-service men in the term ending in january makes good news. Considering the large number that were enrolled, not many of the veterans were in serious academic difhculty at this point. Despite the fact that most of these men had not attended school for three or four years, and that half of them had had no previous college work, these veterans are surpassing their nonveteran classmates. On the average, the veterans who had been students in College before entering service are doing a better job in the classroom now than they did before entering the service. Most of the professors of the colleges attribute the veteran's good record to the acquiring habits of being able to tackle a job correctly, and of staying with it until it is completed. Complete seriousness, having a definite purpose, and knowing the value of such an education are important factors in the establishment of such fine records. The government, through the G.l. Bill of Rights, gives an opportunity for all the veterans to attend school at its expense. Most of these veterans are taking advantage of this wonderful chance to acquire a college education. Some schools offer fine opportunities to the married veterans with families. Housing facilities are provided for them and courses are open to both the veteran and his wife. To those who find it necessary to work while attending school, evening classes are available. Many of the colleges are becoming overcrowded with the large number of veterans added to the regular college students. Such nearby colleges as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Union, Siena, and Columbia offer great opportunities in various courses to the veterans of this area. We hope that the veterans of our school will take advantage of this plan and will succeed in accomplishing their aims in a world which is again peaceful. HARLAN LAPE IN APPBECIATITIN It seems just a short time ago that we entered this high school as naive, somewhat shy little freshmen, doubtful of everything, knowing very little. Even though our surroundings were new and different, we overcame our shyness soon enough. It did not take us very long to adjust ourselves to the various routines connected with high school. To be sure, we might have difficulty running from the first Hoor to the third floor in two minutes straight: and oftentimes we fell victims to the jokes of the upperclassmen. as in the case of their overwhelming kindness in directing us to the fourth floor, which we discovered, after much confusion and surprise, never existed. All in all, we readily forgave these pranks, took them in our stride, and became immune to them. However, all good things must come to an end, and here we are on the doorstep of our graduation day. The four years have sped by with the velocity of a high wind, and as we glance through our past years of high school, we discover that the most influential factors governing our chances for graduation were the efforts of our principal and teachers. ls it not often true that one begins to appreciate the efforts of his benefactors long after aid has been given? This, however, is not going to be our mistake, for we are making certain that our appreciation shall be expressed in time. We want to make known the fact that every senior is grateful for the time, energy and effort given by his teachers from our freshman year through to the senior year. Of course, at one time or another, we had our differences, but what human being never experienced them? It is in our power now to understand the faculty purposes and methods and to realize that, whatever the outcome, the decisions were made to benefit us, even though they did not always seem in our favor at the time. Although we have been looking forward to our graduation day, a feeling of melancholy emptiness fills our hearts when we think of departing from our beloved school, teachers and fellow students. Yet we realize that we must go forth into the world to put to good use that which we have learned. In our hearts will always be the constant remembrance that it was our teachers who aided us in gaining success. . NIATUON KANIA Page Eight MISS LETTIS This year, the students and faculty of Watervliet High School are losing an old friend. Miss Lettis, our beloved librarian, is retiring after many years of tireless service to this school. During our stay here, we have become thoroughly familiar with her pleasant smile and pleasing personality, that give you a little lift when you are depressed. She has been ever ready to assist the students in their work and to advise them in their personal problems. Naturally, there are many things about Watervliet High School which we shall fail to remember in years to come, but I dare say we shall never forget the happy hours spent in the library. Knowing how difficult it is to leave the Alma Mater after four years, we have only a slight idea of how it feels for someone who has been here much longer. I know I speak for the Senior Class, the entire student body, and the faculty when I wish Miss Lettis good luck and all the happiness she so rightfully EARL SILER I deserves . Page Nine Q . ,f,f,1,x ' ,K 5 ' vgrlnggz, u .QA -. 4. Q, n xl 'Q . X fy. ia :KY , 8. 1 HM: X ., .1 X' .. I ' at Y W, .hh A ' v ' WA-Nt, . ' rig ! Q p f-xi! .Q X fx I ' N, F15 xl! AL TW ENGL!! Page' Twrlivr Prrsidrnt .... Vi1'r-Prrsidmzt Svrrftary .... Trmzsurfr. . . Rrpm'f1'r. . . S ISN lllll CLASS 0l'l'i1'c-rs . . . .DAVID BIORRISON l'IIII,Ir' SCIIOONMAKER . . . . . .ROSLYN BLEAU . . . . . .JAMES XVING . . .I'AUI.INA OPALKA IVICI IW l'KUUlllU'i l'lUlllU College Entrance Assistant Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4g Latin Club 2, Secretary 35 Sophomore-Senior Party 23 junior Play Cast 3g Thalian Society A, 45 Senior Play Staff 43 Serzcrmok Staff 4. By her work, an ambitious person and worthy of admiration. Donald Ahearn- Don College Entrance French Club 25 Assembly 3, 43 Junior Prom Committee 3. Don's shy manners conceal a bold heart! Fred Alber- Freddie Commercial junior Prom Committee 3g Senior- junior Party 4. rv All the world loves a lover. Charles Assini- Chuck Commercial Class Vice-President lg Student Coun- cil Zg Sophomore-Senior Party 25 junior Prom Committee .lg Hi-Y 3, 4. As merry as the day is long. Joseph Assini- Joe Academic French Club 2. No matter where you are, you can count on joe as a friend. Edward Bacheldor- Ed Academic Cheerleader 2, Captain 35 Radio Tech- nician 4. As a wit, if not first, in the very first line. Aqte. Waller Bachleler- Walt Commercial Assembly 23 Chess Club 3, President 4. He tried the luxury of doing good and he liked it. X r s p a r n- Bag College En rance Sophomore-Senior Party 23 Ring Com- mittee Sg junior Varsity Basketball, Manager .lg Varsity Manager 45 Senior Play Staff 45 Soccer Team 45 Serzcnxron Stall' 4. joe is our athleteq in sports has made a nameg On diamond held and court, he plays a showman's game. Madlyn Barna- Barney Commercial French Club Zg junior Se e Club , Reporter 45 junior Play ff ' Play Staff 45 Assembl ' Yirtuc is li' ' stone plain set. Daniel Bazar- Bing College Entrance Student Council lg Class Treasurer lg IJ, IJ. U, l, 2, 3, 45 .Assembly .Hg Soccer Team 4, llis spirit rises with the rising wind. Joyce Becldey-- Joy Commercial Student Council 25 Assembly 25 junior Service Club 3, Secretary 45 Senior Play Staff 4. A friend well may be reckoned a mas- terpiece of nature. Arthur Berry- Ari Academic Track 1, 2, Manager 5g Soccer Mana- ger 4. The man is as true as steel. Andrew Belolropiislxy- Bell Commercial Student Council 41 IJ. IJ. l'. President 4g Soccer Team 4, Hy the work, one knows the workman. Betty Birlday- Bef Academic Varsity Basketball 25 Latin Club 2, .lg Thalian Society 2, A, 4g Graduation Usherette .lg Ring Committee .ig junior Prom Committee .lg Leaders' Club 3, 4. ln l.usy companies of men. Marian Blazeiewslti- Blaze Commercial Assistant Treasurer 2, 3, 4: junior Play Staff .ig Student Council 3, 43 Usherette Senior Play 43 Svizcraroa Staff 4g An- nouncement Committee 4. She's a wonderful talker, who has the art of telling you naught in a great many words. Roslyn Bleau- Roz College Entrance Sophomore-Senior Party Committee 29 Latin Club 2, .Kg Girls' Varsity Basket- ball 2, .ig Commencement Usherette .ig Leaders' Club 3, 43 junior Prom Com- mittee .ig Assembly 3, 41 Thalian Vice- President 3, Secretary 4g Charm Club Committee 4. And she was tilled with artless grace, fair of form, and fair ot' face. Doris Borisenolt- Russia College Entrance Latin Club 2, President .lg Leaders' Club 2, .lg Thalian Society 3, 4. Only a Russian rose, Joseph Bonville- Bonnie Academic junior Prom Committee .tg Assembly 3, 4: Soccer Team 4. His face was of that pleasing kind which women call not bad-looking. Y Zta. is if 47 College Entrance Assembly l, 3, 45 French Club 25 junior Prom Committee .lg Chess Club A, 4g junior-Senior Party .lg Senior Play Staff 43 Announcement Com- mittee 4, Great height alone can make him outstanding. Edward Buhrmasfer- Bow Academic Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. William Butler- Sebby Academic junior Varsity 1, 25 junior Ring Com- mittee .ig Varsity 3, 4. His best companions, innocence and health: His best riches, ignorance of wealth. I Anne Caprtula- Annie Commercial Student Council lg Speaking Contest .Kg junior Play Staff .Kg Assembly 4: Seizcraron Staff 45 Senior Play Staff 4. Great wit! fl. , fi., f if 7444 - - 7 . f fff. KL. Richard Carson- Bones College Entrance Student Council l, .ig junior Play .ig Student Council Play .lg Class Night Usher .ig Commencement Usher .lg junior Prom Committee .ig Senior Play Usher 4. llis form is of manly beauty. Eileen Clough College Entrance French Club 23 German Club 3. The pink of perfection. Ann Colleif- Annie Commercial Assembly 15 Student Council 15 junior Service Club .45 Senior Play Usherette 4, Ann is our little blond with large eyes of blue5 ot' work and study she pretends shi-'s fond. We wonder if it's true! Victoria Crispo- Vicki Commercial Stamp Collector 2, .l5 Assembly .lg junior Service Club .ig Senior Play llsherette 4. ller ways are of pleasantness, and her paths are of peace. Ruih Curley- Curley College Entrance Latin Club .45 Secretary 4. She is what she is from nature, but she never reminds us. Grace Czalkiewicz- Fifi Academic Leaders' Club 2, .45 Announcement Committee 4. It is better to learn late than never. Wayne Davenport- Maestro College lintrance Latin Club 25 Assembly 3, 45 Chess Club 3, 4. Please explain your explanation. Virginia Davis- Ginny Academic junior Play Staff .l. No sooner said than done. ws.. s is x Q . f A - sw ' 4 A Alfred Dean- Al Academic Student Council 25 Ring Committee 35 junior Varsity Basketball l, 25 Varsity Basketball 3, 45 Varsity Baseball 3, 45 Varsity Soccer 45 Varsity Club, Presi- dent 4. Tops in sports and tops with us. John Dennis- Demps College Entrance French Club 2, 3, Treasurer 45 A. A. Dance Committee .35 Student Council 45 Senior Announcement Committee 4. Good to be merry and wise. Mary Dewire- Deddy .Academic Virtue does not go with size. fgf,1fu,f ,Jfb-.J'1,Uf .1 xlfik .1 Margaret Diclcinson- Polly College Entrance Latin Club 25 Thalian Society 3, 45 Senior Play Staff 45 SPr:c1'AToR Staff 4. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest. Sue Dzubinslty- Tools College Entrance - ' French Club Z, .45 Leader. ub ., 45 Assistant 'asurer ' Senior An- noli ent Co tee 45 Library N s Cop! 4. Z7 Friendly uns I makes many friends. Ruth Eclrsfine- Ruthie Commercial Had tongue at will--and yet was never loud. ' P College Entrance Commencement Usher 33 Yice-President ot' Class 53 Student Council Reporter 3, President 43 President of A. A. 43 Assembly 43 Radio Technician 4. IJon's wit and wisdom, plus the fact that he is a grand fellow. make his success certain. Herbert Ellinger- Herb Academic Band L 2, 3, 43 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 43 lli-Y 2, 3, 43 Assembly 1, 3. Such sweet compulsion doth in mllril' lie ' Fred Ellrott'- Freddie Academic Camera Club 13 Hi-Y 2, 3. Treasurer 4: junior Play Staff .43 Assistant Stage Manager 43 Assembly 4: Senior Play Staff 4. A happy boy, a cheery smile, a pleasant word, a friend worth while. Frances Emery- Fran College Entrance Tbalian Society 2, 3, 43 Latin Club 2, 3, President 43 Assembly 43 Senior Play l'sht-retle 4. ll gold, her locks are the finest gold on the ground. Ann Flanagan- Anna College Entrance Latin Club I, 2, .43 Sophomore-Senior Party Committee 23 Thalian Club 2, A, 43 Girls' Varsity 2, .13 junior Prom Committee .43 Assembly 43 Sviicrnoa Staff 43 Leaders' Club 5. Ann has brains, and a friendly per- sonality. Mary Ferro- Mar Academic Leaders' Club 3. Sharp is the word for her. A au, 'K 'Ml' H3 g ig X Q it ii' , 1 1! 'Www James Fera- Pillo Academic He should, he eould, he wouldg he did the best. Jean Gardner- Butter Ball Academic Student Council l, 13 junior Play Staff .43 Leaders' Club .lg Senior Play Cast 41 Senior Hall Committee 43 Assembly 43 SPI-ll l'A'llJR Staff 4. The pen is the tongue ot the mind, Shirley Gaua 'lLee Acade 'c . ' Chor . cti R ., 1 - 'lub 3, 43 ' 'la ' A' ncil Play .43 . toric l C irst Prize .43 ssemlqg . , v 1 A frienr 7 tried and true. Richard Gerling- Soolde Academic ln youth and looks, wisdom is always rare. Herbert' Golden- Herbie Academic They are never alone that are accom- panied by noble thoughts. Warren Graham- Skip Academic Stage Technician 4. No sooner said than done, so acts a man of worth. Mary Alice Graves- George College Entrance Latin Club 25 French Club 3, 45 junior Play Staff 35 Senior Play Staff 4. Patience is a necessary ingredient of genius. John Griffin- Grif Academic French Club 2, 3. A good heart is better than all the heads in the world. Jean Hakes- Halresy Academic Assembly 25 -Leaders' Club 2, 35 junior Play 'Itaft' 35 junior Service Club, Vice- Presi ht 35 Thalian 3, 45 Senior Play Staff 4? No legaqjfis as rich as honesty. L Margaret Halpin- Marge Student Council l 5 Thalian Society 2, 35 Sophomore-Senior Party 25 junior Prom Committee 35 Charm Club Com- mittee 45 French Club 3, 45 Senior Ball Committee 45 Announcement Committee 4. Pure in their lovelinezw, her looks recall. William Hannell- Will College Entrance French Club 25 Track Team 35 SPH'- 1'A1'ok Staff 4. Ile has the courage of his convictions. Harry Hayner- Pop College Entrance Assembly 1, 2, 3, 45 Latin Club 25 Student Council Play 35 Oratorical Content, First Prize 35 Senior Play 45 SPE1'1'A1foR Staff 4. He that has patience can surpass anything. Lorraine Hess- Rain Drops College Entrance Latin Club 2, Reporter 35 Student Council 35 Sophomore-Senior Party 2'5 Thalian Society 3, 45 junior Play Staff 35 Senior Play Staft' 4. A true friend is worth a fortune. Hera-'s one we recommend. Eugene Holmes- Gene Commercial Senior Play Staff 4. He is rieh in thought and work. Michael Hosfig- Mike Academic Track Team 1, Co-Manager 2. The lion is not so tierce as they paint him. Luba Howanslry- Betty Academic Assembly 35 Stamp Collector 3. One of the people upon whom nothing is loSt. ' f',Ljf'-Mink P' t5'l'..1l l-ftfnqnkq Martha Howanslcy- Marl'yU ' Commercial Chorus Practice 2, 35 Band 2, 35 As- sembly 3. Armed with the glory of truth. Jean Hungerford- Hungy , Academic Student Council l, 25 Thalian Society Z, 3, 45 Assembly 2, 35 Senior Play Usherette 45 Charm Club Committee 4. The smile that won't come off. Donald Jacques- Don Academic cg G Band l, 2, 3, 43 Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y A, 4, Assembly 5. ' .W 4 1 YQ Ile that lends, gives. ' I I I Dorothy Jupin- Jupe Academic Latin Club 2, 3. Her smile is very simple and coy. Paulina Jupin- Pinlty' Academic Leaders' Club .lg junior Banner Com- mittee 3. There is a language in her eye, her cheek, her lips. gl Marion Ka ua- Milre:l L-f Commercial Leaders' Club 2, 3, 45 junior Play Cast 3, Announcement Committee 45 Svizenrou Staff 4. Perhaps of all creations, language is the most astonishing. Helen Kell - Kel omme l mo A nio arty mitte 2g St den C cil .lg ju ior Ring 'o it- tee 3' sherette 3, g j i ' .lg C eerleader 4. Rich in the beauty of nature Ay nl Tcsu X John Keough-- Duke Academic Baseball 2, 3, 49 Track Team 2, 3, 4. The world knows nothing of its greatest men. pt 0' 49- R ,. f ' .bis gn, A .In f' ,F a 1 1 Jean Kilcullen- Killy Academic Thalian Society 2, Ag Junior Service Club 3. Her kindness will be remembered by all. Marion Kimball- Mary Commercial As sure as a gun. Pauline Kimball- Polly Academic Assembly 55 War Bond Drive 45 Latin Club 4. There is no virtue like frankness. Ruth Kimmey- Kim College Entrance Assembly l, 25 Leaders' Club 2, 3, 45 Thalian 2, 3, 4, Sophomore-Senior Party 2, Latin Club 2, 3, 4. Exceedingly wise and fair spoken. Ronald Kline- Ronnie Academic Band l, Z, 3, 49 Orchestra l, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 2, 3, 4g Assembly 3, 4. Silence is as deep as eternity, speech, as shallow as time. Elizabeth Kotansliy- Betty Academic .Assistant Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 49 Thalian Society 2, 3, 43 junior Prom Com- mittee 3g Ring Committee 33 junior Service Club 39 junior Play Staff 35 Senior Play Cast 45 Senior Ball Com- mittee 4g SPECTATQR Staff 4. Few things are impossible to diligence. Jeanne Kuslcar- Kuz Commercial Student Council 25 Assembly 25 French Club 25 junior Service Club, Treas- urer 3. A sensible, well-bred girl. Harlan Lape- Mabel College lintrance French Club 2g junior Ring Commit- tee .ig Class Day and Commeneement Usher .ig junior Prom Committee 33 Assembly 45 Senior Ball Committee 45 SPI-1C'lAIllR Staff, .Assistant lzdltor -l. Where the stream runs smoothest, the nuter is deepest. Robert Leonard-- Lenny Academic Iiverything comes if man will only wait. Eleanor Litchfield- Li+ch Commercial Student Council lg Class Secretary 23 Senior-Sophomore Party lg Assembly 2, 4g Thalian Society 2, Reporter 3, President 41 junior Play .ig junior Prom Committee 35 Leaders' Club .lg Commencement Usher 33 Senior Play Usher 41 juniorsSenior Party -lg Senior liall Committee 4. Self-trust is the tirst step to success. Erich Loewy- Doc College l'Intrance Student Council lg Chess Club, Secre- tary 5,41 IJ. D. ll. 4. A good fellow in spite of his unlimited supply of awful jokes. Marie Mayo- Mamie Commercial As true as 1 live. L tyiX li-'U Jane+ McClurg- Jan Academic Student Council lg D. IJ. U. 3, 4. There is never a favor too great for jan to do for you. Joan McDonald- Mac Commercial Assembly lg junior Service Club 35 Senior Play Usherette 4. She wears the rose of youth. Barbara McGrath- Bobby Commercial Thalian Society 23 Junior Service Club 3. Some of the greatest thoughts are hidden by silence. Carolyn McMann- Fifi Commercial Tlxalian Society 2, 3, 4g SPlccTA1'oR Staff 45 Senior Play Usherette 4. Beauty doth of itself persuade. Norma Meier- Norm College Entrance Assistant Treasurer 1, Z5 Stamp Col- lector l, 2, .Kg Assembly 2, 41 Leaders' Club 2, .Ag junior-Senior Party 33 Senior Play Staff -lg Sel1:t'TA'l'ok Staff 4g Student Council 3, 4. In thy face I see the map of honor, truth, and loyalty. Robert Meyer- Bob College Entrance French Club 29 Sophomore-Senior Party 2g Hi-Y 3, Vice-President 45 Class Night and Commencement Usher 3: junior Prom .lg junior-Senior Party 43 Senior Ball 45 Smacrnon Staff 4. He gained no title and lost no friend. Eleanor Michoian- Lenore Academic Leaders' Club .l. The quiet mind is richer than a crown. Ruth Ellen Miller- Jake Commercial Student Council 2g Sophomore-Senior Party Zg Softball Varsity 2g Assembly 2, .lg Thalian Society 2, .lg Reporter 4: Class Secretary .lg Leaders' Club Secre- tary .lg junior-Senior Party .lg Com- mencement llsherette .lg Senior Play Usherette 4g Senior Ball Committee 4: Cheerleader 4g Svixcrnoiz Staff 4. llonest labor bears a lovely face. Varlzas Minoogian- Mineola College Entrance Mixed Choir 2, .lg French Club Zg Student Council .lg 4g Assembly .l, 4g junior Play Staff .lg Student Council Play Staff .lg Dratorical Contest 2, Sec- ond Prize .lg junior Prom Committee .lg A. A. Dance Committee .lg Assistant Treasurer .lg Commencement Usher .lg Class Night Usherlilg Editor-in-chief of SPi.c1'A1'ok 4g Senior Play Cast 4: Senior Ball Committee 4g Announce- ment Committee -tg .Assembly Com- mittee 4. And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew. Rose Monficup-- Rosie Commercial German Club l. Those who are trustworthy are a treasure. Eleanor Mori- Ellie Commercial Assembly 2, .lg -lg Assistant Treasurer 2, .lg junior Play Cast .lg junior Serv- ice Club President .l, 4: A. A. Dance Committee .lg Senior Play Cast 4g Svr2e1A1'ok Staff 4. A dish til for the Gods! Ruth Morse- Ruthie Academic Student Council Play .lg Assembly 4. She that is of a merry heart has a continual feast. 5 6 X 435 Academic Student Council Play I, .lg Speaking Contest l, .lg Student Council .lg Vice President 4g Assembly .lg -lg A, A. Dance Committee .lg junior Play Cast .lg Class President -lg Senior Play Cast 4: School Reporter 4. Dave's the kind of a guy who puts school spirit in everything he does. Eliz th Na I ker ' . o ercial . .enibly 2, -lg Leaders' Club 2, .lg 43 tlirls' Varsity .la Student Council Play Staff .lg junior Play Production Staff .lg Svi:cTA1'oR Staff 4g Senior llall Com- mittee 4g Announcement Committee 45 'Cheerleader -lg Student Council 4g Charm Club Chairman 4g Senior Play Cast 4. A sweeter girl ne'er drew breath, than our pal Elizabeth. Lois Oalhoui- Lo Commercial Assembly 2g junior Service Club 35 Thalian Society .lg 4g Assistant Treas- urer -lg Announcement Committee 4. Large in stature but larger in heart. Helen Ogorzelslci- Prof Academic Senior Play Cast -lg SPl1C'l'Vl'tlR Staff 4. For friendliness, she is unsurpassed. Pauline Opallta- P. O. Commercial Leaders' Club Z, .lg Assembly .lg Senior Reporter 4g Cheerleader .l. -tg Smit'- 'rarok Staff 4g Senior Play Cast 4g junior Service Club 4. The only way to have a friend is to be a friend. Joseph Paluclc- Woo Woo College lintrance Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Harold Parks- Mo+her Academic Assembly lg Student Counci . Speak the truth and shame the devil. John Paizarian- Pa+zy' Academic Track Team 3. The magic of the tongue is the most presperous of all speech. Francis Pazienza- Paz Commercial Soccer Team 43 junior-Senior Party Committee 4. 'Tis well to he merry and wise: 'Tis well lo he honest and true. Madeline Petrie-- Midge Academic Assistant Treasurer lg junior Service Club .lg junior Play Staff .lg Senior Play llsherette 4. A friend is never known until a person has need. Stanley Pike- Dominicus College Entrance Camera Club lg HisY 2, 3, President 4: D. D. ll. 3, 4: Stage Manager and Technician 3, 45 Radio Technician 3, 4: Assembly 45 S1-iat'1'AToa Staff 4. Joseph Popp- Poppy Academic To be great is to he misunderstood. Roberi Reeves- Zip College Ent rancc Oh! What may man within him hide, though angelic on the outward side. Helen Richmond-- Rich Commercial .Assembly 4. The hearing ear is always found near the speaking tongue. Helen Rogus- Rogue Commercial Staff of Junior Play 3. Her voice was very soft, gentle and lowean excellent thing in a woman. Alfred Roscorla- Barney Moo Cow Academic With even step and musing gate. Robert Ross- Slim College Entrance junior Play Staff .33 junior Prom Com- mittee .ig SMQVTATOR Staff 4. He seems the part of wisdom. JA. ya!! 4,0 Kay aclcs- Brain Academic Senior Play Staff 4g Leaders' Club 4. Silence gives consent. Mergarei Scholan- Peg College Entrance Charm Club Committee 4, Sl'l'll l'A'IllR Staff 4. Sober, steadfast, and demure. Philip Schoonmalcer- Phil Academic Student Council 1, 23 Track 2, 3, 4: Class President 2, .41 Ring Committee 3: Aill'Sliy 3, 4, junior Xarslty .lg Xar- sity Soccer 4: Class Vice-llresident 43 Senior Ball Committee 4. Well known not only as an athlete but as a real sport. Robert Schultz- Schul+zy Academic Student Council I1 lli-Y 3, Chaplain 43 Si'lc4'1A'l'4vk Staff 4. From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, he is all mirth. Adeline Sefcilc- Del f IV L Commercial - U I Leaders' Club 2, .i,y-tutkssenilmly 3, 45 Charm Club Comn ttee 45 Sl'l'lC'l'A'l'tlR Staff 4. X x Not byjye' s' but by disposition is age measfhq . , I., Earl Siler- George College Entrance French Club 23 SI'lf1C'l'A'ltlR Staff 41 Senior Ball Committee 4, Assembly 4. Ile is constantly astonishing us with his wit and wisdom! Vivien Smiih- Vi ' f I Academi Class ary, ' Tbalian Society 2 5, . ity pleasure regarded as the uality o a thing. S345 Justin Sornberger- Dud College Entrance .Assistant Treasurer I: President IJ. IJ. C. 2, .ig Assembly .lg Sei-1c1 Aron Staff 4. Good company and good discourse are the very sinews of virtue. Jane Sfewa ri- Stew College Entrance . . V 1 , Latm Klub 2, 3. Leaders I lub Z, 3, 4, junior Play Stall .43 Thalian Society 4, Senior Play Staff 43 Sr'i:cT.tx1'on Staff 4. I shall laugh myself to death. Frances Siraiia- Fran Commercial Busy here and there. . lf , -- .Af ' . .r .v ' Virginia Terwilliger- Sweater Girl Academic Assembly 1. 4, Leaders' Club 2, 3, 4: French Club 3, 4: Thalian Society 4: Si-1c1'A1'oR Staff 4, Senior Play Staff 4. A thing of beauty is a joy foreverf' Jeanne Tefrauli- Tate College lintrance Student Council 1, 2: Latin Club 23 Thalian Society 2. 3, 45 Leaders' Club 3, 4, French Club Secretary 43 Assem- bly 4, Announcement Committee 45 Senior Hall Committee 4. Nothing great was ever achieved with- out enthusiasm. Roberfa Trimble- Robbie College Entrance Learlers' Club 2. .ig Sophomore'Senior Party 2: Thalian Society 2, 3, 4g Latin Club 2, .ig Assembly 3, 43 Stamp Col- lector .11 junior Reporter .ig junior Play Staff .ig Senior Play Staff 4, Charm Club Committee 43 Student Council Treasurer 43 Smzcraron Staff 4g Senior Ball Committee 4. The quiet way is the way to wisdom. Franlr Tybush- Corlry College Entrance Nature can make a man energetic and sympathetic. Walter Urda- Walt Academic The force of his own merit makes his way. Thelma VanHeusen- Thel Academic Class Vice-President 2: Sophomore- Senior Party 2: Thalian Society Z, 3, 43 junior Prom Committee 3. Patience is the remedy for every trouble. V Marilyn Vorce-- Boogie College Entrance Thalian Society 2, 3, 43 Latin Club Z, 31 Junior Prom Committee 33 Senior Ball Committee 43 Announcement Commit- tee 4: Senior Play Usherette 4. Being merry becomes you. ' Margaret Vriiian- Vriiyi' Commercial Student Council 3, 43 Charm Club Committee 4: SPr:cT.A'roR Staff 43 Senior Play Usherette 4. How vain without the merit is the name. Viola Wasilenlto- Vi College Entrance French Club 2, 33 Leaders' Club 2, 35 Latin Club 3. The secret of success is constancy to the purpose. ig Q it nn if Q' .L '! Barbara Whitney- Ducky Commercial Senior Play Staff 43 Charm Club Com- mittee 4. Those who are believed most humble are most ambitious. Arden Wells- Gardenia College Entrance Leaders' Club 2. 3, 45 French Club 3g Senior Play Staff 4. She is as good as she is fair. lverna Wilbarcl- lvern Academic Leaders' Club 33 Assembly 35 Junior Banner Committee 4. Glad in the beauty of nature. l Hugh Willres- Prof Commercial Student Council lg Assembly 2, 3, 45 junior Play Cast 35 Student Council Play 33 junior Prom Committee 3g Si-igcraron Staff 49 Senior Play Cast 4. Much he toils to serve his friends. James Wing- Wingy Academic Student Council Ig Assembly 1, 2, 3, 45 Sophomore - Senior Party 2g Class Treasurer 4. His outstanding supply of nonsense and otherwise has lightened many boring Classes, A9nes'Wiseman- Aggie Conimircial l i junior Service Club.3. . I Basbful, sincere, and a True friend. Jean Wiseman- Bennie Connnereial The mirror ot' all courtesy. Catherine Wunclerlich- Cathy College lintrance Leaders' Club 2. .43 Latin Club 23 Thalian Society 2. 3, 41 Senior Play Staff 4. She has made steadfastness rt virtue. Carmen Fruscio- Frush Academic Student Council 1. Treasurer .45 junior Varsity Basketball Z, .ig Varsitv 4: Varsity Club 4. I Better to give than to receive. John Gronau- Jack Academic What's the use of worrying? William Haskell- Heinie Commercial A crooner if there ever was one. Pugr Tuwzly-frmr Maxem Krause- Maxy Commercial lie doesn't live, but lingers. George Pariricige- Whitey .-Xezuleniic He is armed without that's innocent within. Anthony Peleslti- Pei College lintrance Silence is more eloquent than Alex Reniz- Lefty College lintranee words. .-'tlex is quiet but is always there it we need him. Dorothy Zacharino- Zack Academic Cheerleader Z, 3: Leaulers' Club 2, .lg Latin Club .lg Senior Play Cast -lg SP1-1t mToR Staff 4. She will never wear out her welcome. Joseph Zawisiowslii- Joe Commercial Possessed with the ambition of polite- ness. Loretta Zeglen-- Queenie Commercial Sophomore-Senior Party J, Student Council Play .43 junior Service Club .lg junior Play Staff .lg Thalian Society 3, 4: Charm Club Secretary 4: Senior Play Staff 45 Student Council 4. Elegant as simplicityg warm as ecstasy. John Tetrault- Tiny Academic Contentcd with little, yet merry all the day. Salvatore Valoze- Tudor Academic , junior Varsity l, Z, Student Council lg Varsity Basketball 3, 4: Varsity Soccer 45 Varsity Club 45 Ring Committee 4. Happy is the man who has his flivvcr full. James Weldon- Jimmy Academic Ott has good nature been his companion. llISTOBY 0F CLASS 01? 1946 September, 1942, was a memorable month in the history of Watervliet High School. It marked the advent of a remarkable freshman class in the school-the Class of 1946. That first day we reported to the auditorium and were greeted there by Miss Roth, among others. She helped us to arrange our schedules and then assigned us to our various homerooms. The study hall and rooms on the third tioor were not quite befitting our place in the sun, but as lowly freshmen we were forced to make the concession. Once we had learned our way around, we had little trouble until we encountered the five-weeks' tests. However, we tried to squeeze by , and surprised most of our teachers by doing it. We had just begun to breathe easily after the third tive-weeks' test , when the mid-year exams arose like a spectre before us. Once again we baftied the faculty by a majority of us passing. We were truly a remarkable class. Closely following that we proceeded to organize ourselves as a class. Mrs. Quinn was chosen as our class adviser, and she aided us in electing our class officers. These were: president, Donald Jacques, vice-president, Charles Assini, treasurer, Richard Rochester, secretary, Vivian Smith. Looking forward to future expenses we set our class dues at five cents a week. We had no large expenditures that year, so we were well situated at the beginning of the following term. One of the first freshman participants in a school activity was David Morrison, who appeared in the Annual Oratorical Contest. Our official debut in school history was Moving-Up Day, on which we climbed the first step on the ladder to success. Our class song was written by Pat Harlo. When we left the auditorium, it was with the realization that we were at last upper- classmen. No longer could others look disdainfully down on us and say with a sneer, Freshmen! Looking back over the year, we realized that W. H. S. had had a banner year in sports, and that some from our class had participated in this banner year. We won the championship in the class A-B basketball league that year. Our jayvee team was very successful with the help of Tudor Valoze, Al Dean and Bill Butler. We also took the Principals' League Cham- pionship in baseball, and our freshman representative was Jim Weldon. After the happy glow over these facts had faded, we were faced with the stern truths that we had the June finals to contend with and that we had little, time to spare. Because of last minute cramming and study the time fiew and soon we' had taken the tests, and to the surprise of the majority of us, had passed. Our sophomore year began in the conventional fashion. We renewed old acquaintances and made new ones, and struggled, with the aid of experience to guide us, through the problem of arranging our schedules. However, for us it was an exceptional year, in that we were at last treated as upper-classmen, and when Miss Lettis was not looking, we reclined luxuriously on the couch in the library. One of the first improvements made that year touched only a few of us. Some of us had our homerooms moved from the third to the second tioor. The few that did not receive that favor, are still trudging wearily up the three tiights of stairs to Room 305. As an organized and practical body of young men and women, we proceeded to prepare for the coming school functions which included us. The class officers chosen to lead us through the year were: president, Philip Schoonmaker, vice-president, Thelma Van Heuseng treasurer, Barbara Dunbarg secretary, Eleanor Litchfield. The basketball season was soon under way and under cover of it our tests came and went with alarming regularity. Once again W. H. S. had a good team, and came in second in the Principals' League. Now came the first social event attempted by our class, the Sophomore-Senior party. Under the counsel of Mrs. Quinn, the committee heads-Pat Harlo, Joe Bagnardi, Thelma Van Heusen, Dick Clemens and Marge Halpin-did a grand job, and the party was an acknowledged success. The music was provided by the inimitable Don Wilson and his Rhythmeers . The Senior Class Classification was read by Betty Birkby, and the Senior Roll-Call by Barbara Dunbar and Charles Assini. Following that, came another, more personal, success for us. Moving-Up Day had again arrived and we stepped ahead and became jolly juniors . Watervliet proved itself to be in high gear as far as baseball was concerned. We won the championship again, ending the season in a thrilling play-off game with Cohoes High, in which Duke Keough played. September, 1944, found us ,back in school, prepared, in that year, to step even further toward our goal-graduation. We also felt that we were gaining stature in our relations with the faculty. We were beginning to be accepted as more than students, as young men and women. This was gratifying in the extreme. Those elected to represent us this year were: president, Philip Schoonmakerg vice-president, Donald Edmansg treasurer, Barbara Dunbarg secretary, Ruth Ellen Miller. Because of coming expenses, we were urged to pay our dues. Some must have taken it to heart, for we managed to pay our bills. Our first chance to display our versatility came with the advent of the Christmas play, Guest House-Very Exclusive . This theatrical production, under the direction of Miss Gabriels, was a success, featured by the acting of Eleanor Litchfield, Eleanor Mori, Marion Kania, Marie Adams, Dick Carson and Dave Morrison. Page Twent y- five After returning from the holidays, we faced the enjoyable task of choosing our class ring. This problem was admirably handled by committee heads and those connected with it. The campaign for Student Council president was a memorable one. The race was marked by excellent campaign speeches and friendliness between the two rivals, Donald Edmans and Bob Meyer. When the returns came in and Don Edmans was known to have won, Port Schuyler felt justly proud. Under the committee heads for the Junior Prom, Phil Schoonmaker, Donald Edmans, Varkas Minoogian, Harlan Lape and Robert Meyer, the dance was a huge success. It was held in the Annex Restaurant in Trov, and everyone reported a grand time. Watervliet High was on the crest in sports, mainly as a result of the material furnished by our class. We won the Class B basketball championship and the finals in the play-offs at Saratoga. In baseball and soccer, we took the pennants also. Seniors at last! Three years of hard work and fun had passed during which we had all had our ups and downs. Mr. Sanders is best acquainted with the downs, During the preceding years our ranks had been thinned. Although the war had ended before we graduated, we had still lost a number from our class to the armed forces. Our last elections were held and the ofiicers chosen were: president, David Morrison, vice-president, Philip Schoonmaker, treasurer, James Wing, secretary, Roslyn Bleau. The junior-Senior party was given by us in the gym, during the Halloween season. There were p-l-e-n-t-y of doughnuts. Under the direction of Miss Gabriels we presented the senior play, The Doctor Has a Daughter. It was a successful production because of the hard work of the cast and the production staff. Dorothy Zacharino, Eleanor Mori, jean Gardner, Doc Hayner, and all the others will long be remembered and appreciated by our class. The Senior Ball this year was a success, but is remembered as being the last social event of our high school years. The Class of 1946 would like to extend its deepest appreciation and gratitude to our principal, Mr. Sanders, our teachers, and our class adviser, Mrs. Quinn. Their assistance, when we needed it, was equaled only by their patience, during these last four years. PAUL BRADLEY CLASS WILL 0F 1946 We, the Senior Class, on this june day, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six A.D., sound in body and mind and having passed the required subjects, do declare this to be our final will and do dispose of our property, personal or otherwise, in the manner stated hereafter. Ed Buhrmaster and Dick Garling leave their daily duty of pushing the Toonerville Trolley up the hill to school to Doug Williams and Elmer Washburn. Betty Birkby and Roslyn Bleau, Bob Meyer and Fred Alber contribute their envied dancing ability to janet Ferro and Marilyn Iloust, Bob Roberts and jim Wiseman, respectively. Carmon Fruscio and Carol McMann bestow their remarkable wit upon an up-and-coming comedian and comedienne in the junior Class. Marge Halpin, Marilyn Vorce and Eleanor Litchfield, those smart dressers and heavy daters, leave their techniques to Shirley jallon, Doris Hopson and Eleanor Paley. james Wing would like to leave his amazing appetite to some equally hungry junior, but he realizes he must take it with him. Helen Kelly leaves her pep and refreshing happy-go-lucky attitude to some 'tsad sack. Page Twenty-six I Bill Hubba Butler leaves his outstanding popular affairs of the heart to an amorous junior, perhaps George Slicko or Fred Ross. Since we all know Teddy Baxter is practically perfect, Tudor Valoze and' Al Dean, our first-string players, bequeath their basketball skill to some of the junior players who need it. To next year's A. A. president, Don Edmans, with a sigh of relief, leaves all his headaches and, at the same time, his cheerful smile. Dave Morrison and Varkas Minoogian bequeath their organizing and executive ability to next year's class president and Smzciwroiz editor. 1 Betty Nardella, Jean Gardner, Jeanne Tetrault, Jane Stewart, and Virginia Terwilliger, our big tive in the gym, leave their prowess to outstanding junior figures in the Girls' A. A. next year. Those smooth girls and boys from Maplewood and from Port Schuyler leave their sharp ways and their never-ending feud to their remaining associates. Joe Bagnardi bestows his friendly nature upon Bill Gensicki. ' Wayne Davenport and Erich Loewy leave their A. B. C.'s-ability, brains, and power to concentrate-to high-rating juniors like Fred Gloeckner. Joe Assini and Don Ahearn leave their restful quietness and calmness to all the silent juniors. To keep beauty in W. H. S., Eleanor Mori bequeaths her dark, handsome variety to Jane Myer. Jane Stewart leaves her athletic ability to Miss Lecomte's 4-F's. Bobby Schultz leaves his sarcasm to all lucky teachers who have had him in their classes. Phil Schoonmaker gives his good looks to Gerald Terrill. Norma Meier leaves her musical ability to Mrs. Cross. Ronnie Kline bequeaths the taps on his shoes to the F. B. I. of the faculty. u William Hannell bequeaths his excellent taste in clothes to Ed Kapela. To Miss Lettis and Miss Maclay, we leave peace and quiet in the library. To Mis. Quinn, for her motherly aid and advice, we leave our sincerest gratitude. To Mrs. Grady, we bequeath the pleasure of worrying about next year's Srscrnoiz. Roberta Trimble and Stanley Pike bequeath their sunny dispositions to any grouches in the Junior Class. Mary DeWire leaves her tiny self to any large junior. is 1 Richard Carson and Bob Ross bequeath their height to Tom Kilcullen. Doris Borisenok leaves her great math ability to Prof. Joerg. To Miss Fortanier, we leave every word that ain't in the dictionary. All the tlirtatious seniors bequeath their knowledge of women to Prof. Bennett. He might be grateful for it some day. To Miss Lecomte, we bequeath all our aches, pains, and physical ailments, real or otherwise. To our pal, Mr. Sanders, we leave all our latest alibis and untried excuses. Paul Bradley and Harlan Lape leave their historical knowledge to Miss Elizabeth Hanraham. Hugh Wilkes and Betty Kotansky leave their art ability to Miss Ryan. We place the duty of administering this will in the hands of Miss Barrett, Junior Class Adviser. In witness whereof we hereunto set our hand this day of June, 1946. Signed: Tm: Samoa CLASS Signed, published and declared by the above named Senior Class as its last will in our presence, to this document, in its presence and at its request, we have hereunto subscribed our names. . - RUTH ELLEN MILLER VIRGINIA TERWILLIGER Page Twenty-seven Page Twenty CLASS PBIDPIIECY Our great nation has produced many outstanding personalities, brilliant scientists, great statesmen, business magnates, sports stars, actors and the like. During the trying war years many Americans came forth as leaders in their respective fieldsgsuch men as President Truman, General Eisenhower, General MacArthur, Henry Kaiser and numerous others. How many of these men had the faintest idea, when they were young. that they would be among the leading figures of their time? While on the subject of leading figures, let us not forget the ladies. Mrs. Roosevelt, Dorothy Thompson or Claire Booth Luce probably never realized that they were to become the feminine pace setters of their time. Yes, none of us can say what life has in store for us, but it certainly would be a lot of fun to look into our future. We cannot all become famous, but we can all become good citizens, live a happy life and be a credit to our community. What would happen if we did peer into our future? Would it be so very different from our life today? Why not venture into the future and see? One of the most common means of looking into the future is crystal ball gazing, so let us visit our friend, the swami, and see what is to become of the wonderful Class of 1946. The swami is represented to be a true fakir of old India, but he is sometimes referred to by his more American title of true faker of old India. We enter the humble abode of the great swami, and we find him seated at a round table in the center of the room. He bids us to be seated also, and tells us to look into the large crystal ball which is situated in the middle of the table. As we gaze into the crystal, an intensely bright light meets our eyes, and then suddenly an image appears. It is a road, an extremely modern highway, and we seem to be driving down it. But what is this? As we pass a billboard we see it advertises the new 1966 deluxe model automobile. 1966! Twenty years! The swami has really outdone himself. Soon we notice a sign which reads, You are now entering Homeville, U. S. A. Speed limit, 35 miles per hour. Population, 2S,0OO. Now we are driving down the main street through a busy business district. This seems to be a well-kept community, neat and orderly. This is a typical American town. It seems like the perfect place to live. It is just like home, and everyone looks very prosperous. Let us see more of this beautiful little town. As we drive down the streets we begin to see familiar faces. Look there through the bank window. That fellow sitting at the desk dictating a letter looks like Don Edmans, our Student Council president. The dapper gentleman coming out of the florist shop on the corner there is Bill Hannell. The woman he is talking to is Virginia Terwilliger, also of our Class of '46. It seems to me that such a progressive town must have a very efficient city government, so in order that we may see it function, the swami waves his hand over our crystal ball, and here we are sitting in on a meeting of the City Council at the City Hall. Presiding over the meeting is a Mr. Schoonmaker, who is president of the council. Say, that's Phil Schoonmaker, the vice-president of our class. He seems to be introducing the mayor, whom we now all know as Dave Morrison. Let's take a look at some of the other notables present. On the left side of the large oak table are two of the mayor's secretaries, diligently taking the notes of the meeting. lt looks to me as though they too are from our Class of '46. One of them looks like Ruth Ellen Miller, while the other, I believe, is Anne Capitula. On the right side of the table are council members-Robert Meyer, Earl Siler, and Marion Kania, and the city engineer, joe Bagnardi. At the foot of the long table are the recreation directors, Al Dean and Roslyn Bleau. Everyone seems to be talking about taxes, and Tax Collector James Wing seems to have his hands full. -right We've seen enough of the city business now, so the swami switches us to a different part of the City Hall in order that we may see what makes this town tick. Passing the city laboratory we see Professor Paul Bradley and Dr. Erich Loewy working on a specimen of the city's water, and conferring with them is Water Commissioner John Keough and his able assistant, Edward Buhrmaster. Down the hall is the City Clerk's Office, and inside we see City Clerk john Dennis getting some information from Coroner Charles Assini. Say, I wonder who those two fellows going out the door are? Oh, well, it is too late to catch them. How about seeing some of the town's cultural side, Swami? Okay? Here we are looking in at the library to fmd librarian Sue Dzubinsky chatting with the town's three aspiring Thespians, Mr. Hugh Wilkes, Eleanor Mori, and Dot Zacharino. They seem to be very busy, so let's not bother them. There are those two fellows again. just going out the door. I can't quite see their faces. I'd like to know who they are and what they are doing! Well, they're probably not very important, anyway. I wonder what that poster on the bulletin board is about. Let's take a lookg shall we? Civic Concert, Municipal Auditorium, May 25, 1966. W. W. Davenport, conducting the Homeville Symphony Orchestra. 8:15 p. m. Tickets 31.50 plus tax. It looks as if we've walked right into one of the year's big events. What do you say to a stroll in the park, Swami? Great, let's goin I know I've never seen any place so beautiful! Let's take a look around. Those two fellows sitting on that bench over there look like the ones we saw before. This time we won't miss them. This time we'll get right up behind them and see what they're up to. Why, it's Justin Sornberger and Dick Carson, still working on that physics problem Mrs. Quinn gave them. But the image in the crystal is getting dim. What, Swami? Cross your palm with silver if we wish to see more? No, thanks, Swami, we've seen enough. Here is your two dollars and good night. If we ever want to visit Homeville again, we'll drop in and see youf' HARRY HAYNER T0 TIIE SENIIIIIS Seniors, Seniors, the struggling years are done! The class has weathered every storm, The prize we sought is won. The day is near, relief we hear from teachers all exulting, With steady hand, they've steered our keel Till this great day resulting. Seniors, Seniors, for you the bells are rung! Rise up-for you the parents thrill, For you the flag is flung. Bouquets and ribboned wreaths you've earned Through advancement and through learning, For you they call, the parents all, Their eager faces turning. Seniors, Seniors, we leave the life we've ledg The halls of our beloved school No more will hear our tread. The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, Its voyage, closed and done. From fearful trip, the victor ship comes in with object won. MARIE ADAMS NORMA MEIER ROBERTA TRIMBLE Page Twentv nme :Wm ygulwll HW xl W , , + My .1 llNl0Il cLAss Tllirfvv Fred Glovcknvr ...., William Gcnsicki. Doris Hopson .... 'Fccldy Baxter .... Ronald Powell ..... llffira-rs Miss Ellen Barra-tt .... lm,- P7'l'5iIf!'71f 1,fl'Sidl'71f Sc'4'rr'la1r,v Trrusurrr . . . .Rvpnrtrr . .fl rlvisrr Lf. :Sf .2 ,gf T' 'sry JUNICDII CLASS Aclivilivs The class of '47 got under way, this year, with the election of ofticers. On December 20, they presented the Christmas play, 'tWhy the Chimes Rang . The cast included Thomas Boghosian, Ronald Powell, Gladys Lacerda, Anne Wunderlich, Phyllis Di Pon, Gerald Terrill, Edwin Kapela, Ann Berdar, and Rita Kristoff. The ring committee was chosen to display and order the class rings. The junior Prom is expected to be the outstanding event of the season and is looked forward to by everyone. Page Thirliv-one n if .v TQ. if 'lflwafli 9 . ,xr . f M- SOPll0lYl0llE CLASS Ufficvrs George Williams. . . ....... President Basil Wasilenko .... ..... V ice-President Zee-na Dennis. . . ...... Secretary David Meyer .... .... T rcasurcr Marilyn Kline. . . ................ Reporter W 1 Ml Q aww? lyflyl' Tl1irl'x'-lrvu eff '7 QWW SOPll0DIOBE CLASS The class held its tirst meeting on January 16, 1946. At this meeting the newly-elected class adviser, Mr. David Sauter, spoke briefly, and full cooperation was pledged by both adviser and class. Dues are collected every week and the class is giving whole-hearted response. 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Mr. joseph joerg tfacultyj, Thonias Kileullen, jack Ogden, litlgzir llickinson. .-Xlfresl Roseorla. james liutler. Second row. left to right: lirlwarrl llenue, joseph Golash, john Stratta. Thonias Healy. Frank Giachetti, .-Xllan Fogarty. Ilonalcl l'ratt. Thomas Wilson, Richard Simlmkin, Bennie Assini, Walter liulson, Leon Katchmar. Not included in picture: Vincent Assini, Steve Gaelius, Walter Hyra, lirlwin F. Keenan, Alfred Mahoney, David Rentz. liclwarcl j. Whalen, lidward Lacosse, joseph Martin, james Kampfer, lfretlerick lilllllllllghillll. William lfairehilrl. Page Thirty-six , -s . 'N S :ff , I. 1: 1 Q fr. fa I 7? Q if 1 if V51 ? Q' , ff x gr if an-if ' . UID 'I-,X 1 FEL K xx ' f f ' 'I X' N X 'gig UI 0 '- A fx f 21 w 2 Y 1 K 4' , 1 : . - V + 4 r.' , ' Q9 ' W K D 1 ' 1 Q 4 I ' ' F . -Hugh Willx . I'l'IDIiN'l' l'0l't TIL . 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Mrs. Mae Grady.. l'l'1'.ri1l1'l1l Viz f -l,l't'.l'i!lt'lIf S1'c'l'1 'ftlfil' 7ll'l'lI.t'llI'I'f . .Rc'porlr1' . . . l!f2'f.t'l'l' The members of the French Club are selected from students of the lirench ll :uid lfrench lll classes. Meetings are held twice zu month. After routine business has been cle'ired the entertziinment committee takes over, presenting at short French plzw or il series ot' lfrench songs. Latter, they zilso plan projects in linglish to :acquaint the members with French life :md earlier civilization. At the Chrislmzis exercises, the club sung four lfrench c:uitimlues which were enjoyed by the student body. l'f1xqr Tllirfy-Him k vi' sary: - M an ' 'f-T fy A .., 7 4s .92 'IL' 5,- ,lf --v ,Q X 15, 9 lllilh IA. ' l'Ll'll 0i'i'ire-rs .Xlulrvw livlulmlmilsky. 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Sc'rgc'unt-at-.lrmx . . . ........ fylltlfdllill ian . . . . .Kvpnrtrr Mr. Gvrald Tliompson . . . . ..l1lz'is1'r at roller-skating partv. which was lhc lil-X again takes plvasurc in revealing to you its annual history. .Xs usual it was tha' tirst club to lwcolm- activc, bv holding its vvarlv initiation. the tilrst social event ofilhe year. lt also sponsorvtl ln cooln-ration with thc Troy Area Founcil, niombers were svnt to tht- Solicitor- tarly and Albany coiilcwticcs. A basketball team was picked, with lloug Williams as captain. Nick Sqnaflere starred with one hunclrccl points for ton ganws, and llougg Williams was next in line. A bowling team was also organized with Bill Pctvrs as calatain. ln mirlscason, the Hi-Y sold boosterettes to foster school spirit at varsity basketball games. PM 1' l 0l'f,V-,IlI'l'I r l'ilU'f.l vl'f LIE DEB. l7Ll7B llffiec-rs jane Stewart . . ..... I're.videnI joan Berflar . . . . .Vin'-I'f'r'.virl1'f1f Shirley Duncan .. .... Sn'r'et11r',x' Marion MacKay . . . . .Trerlxlzrrr Shirley lluncan ..... . .Reporter Miss Graee Lecomte .................... fldeixer ,leanne 'l'etrault ........ cll1t1fl'7'MtI71 of l.l't1dl'l'S, flfllfl . , . lhe first semester of this year. the li..fX.A. and its honor group. Learlers K lub. hatl their trarlitional activity the freshman picnic. lt also had a playrlay antl picnic for all the eighth grafle girls in the city, 'l'l1e club has its meetings every Tuesrlay after school. The members become better acquainted with the work they are to teach their squads rluring the following weeks. lliscussions are helrl relative to the flifliculties in analyzing the skills anzl in presentation of these skills to the squads. lluring the year, Watervliet girls were invitetl to attend sports tlays at Nlilnc High Sehool, Lansingburg High School, Albany .-Xcarleniy for Girls antl Saratoga High School, anrl in return they helrl their own Sports Day in May, inviting the area high schools. lt is the flesire of the Learlers' Club to assist in offering a program gearetl lo all levels of ability so that there will be some recreation for everyone in school anfl a chance for every girl to correct as many of her faults in posture. strength. flexibility and coorrlination as she can. llll' , 349. fm uv 'Wm - M' Q new i Yr 1 t . t f l sf f , sv- YT? CHESS CLUB llfficers Ronald Powell . . . ..... President Robert Knott . . . .... Vin'-President Donald Beebe . . . ...... Serretary Mary Maguire ........ .... T rcasurer Mr. Gerald Thompson ........ . . . .... Adviser The Chess Club began its activities for the year by electing their ofticers. Although the youngest and smallest club, it has some outstanding elements. lt was organized for the purpose of furthering the ancient, but yet modern, game of chess. The game resembles miniature warfare, the chessmen being patterned after the tactics employed in warfare. Chess may be called a cosmopolitan game because it is played extensively throughout the world. Skill, not luck, decides the game. Page Forty-five . lr? S Ted Baxter Robert Beare Williznn Butler Frank Fapallo William Clark llerhert lillinger SCHOOL BAND m tl 1 Italo Lihurdi joseph Marizoli joan Martin Warren Mc.Xndrews Louise Mgurdichian .loan Michasiow .Xlex llowansky l'lF2ll1lilll1 Rolmetor Frank Hunter Raymond Stefanowicz Ronald jacques Nelson Yandenlnn'gh Ronald Kline The band, under the direction of Mr. Walsh, has played for all assemblies and graduation exercises. During the dedication of the stone monument in honor of all the service men and women of Watervliet High School. the hand led the march and lmlayed The Star Spangled Banner . The night of the Senior play. they played several classical selections. lllllfl Kit' SENIIIII PLAY fast Dorothy Zacharino ......... . . .Tammy Billings Helen Ogorzelski .... ........ D 0 Do Pauline Opalka ....... .......... C leota Elizabeth Kotansky . . . ...... Mrs. Billings Harry Hayner ...... .......... M r. Billings Eleanor Mori ..... ..... F lora Lee Billings David Morrison .... ......... C hurl? Hall Jean T. Gardner ..... ...... L ulu Thaxter Richard H. Carson .... ..... D avid Tarrenrc' Elizabeth Nardella .... .... C assandra Thorn Hugh Wilkes ........ ......... E d Smith Varkas Minoogian .................. Mr. Coddle Before a capacity crowd, the Senior Class presented The Doctor Has a Daugh- ter on Friday night, November 16, 1945. The play depicted what a family went through with a young daughter who wished everyone to be happy, but instead caused many embarrassing moments for those who were unfortunate enough to be involved in her schemes. Miss jane Gabriels directed the play and members of the production staff included Stanley Pike, stage manager: Margaret Dickinson, Arden Wells, Mary Graves and Lorraine Hess, properties: Marie Adams and Catherine Wunderlich, prompting: Fred Ellrott, lighting: Loretta Zeglen, Joyce Beckley, makeupg Barbara Whitney and Madlyn Bama, dressing room, Eugene Holmes, Paul Bradley, Joseph Bagnardi, Norma Meier, jean Hakes, scenery: Ann C apitula, business managerg Katherine Sachs, house manager: jane Stewart, Roberta Trimble, publicity: Virginia Terwilliger, programs and tickets. Page For tv swan .I llNl0ll Ulillvlllli l'Ll'B 'l'lw junior Service Flulm was mgzmizml to porfurm public' svrvivv for tho duration uf tlw war. For its initial artivitivs. cluli im-mlmvrs assistvcl in tlu- clothing campaigns. linittc-rl scluarvs tu ln' usvrl in making afghans, aml many Vtlllll1lt'9l'0fl as Rvcl Vruss airlvs at the Samaritan Hospital. During thc' War Loan llriws, solicitations wt-rv :mlm marle- in tlmu'-to-mltmm' canipaigits for War Bowl plcrlgcs. 'l'lw ofticvrs were lileamir Mori. prvsirlvnt: .Ivan Hakvs, vic'v-prvsiilvnti -lm-anm' Kuskar, treasurer: Joyce Beckley. sc-ci'vt:1r'y: anrl Mafllyn liarna. rclmrter. Miss Ruth lb. Murray was thx- clulfs adviser. Page' l w'l,v-riglzt SFCQFQTS Ex X GIRLS' SPOBTS PBOGllAM The year 1945-1946 has witnessed a great change in the field of girls' sports. Because of new equipment, which the Girls' A. A. furnished, many new and interesting sports have been opened to the girls of W. H. S. This year the Girls' A. A. admitted new members to the Leaders' Club. They were girls who were interested in their work and who took an active part in the gym classes. The following officers were chosen for the year 1945-46: jane Stewart. president, joan Berdar, vice-president, Shirley Duncan, secretary, Marion MacKay, treasurer, Jeanne Tetrault, chairman. The team sport 'that was enjoyed by the more active girls was basketball. On Fridays you could find these girls playing basketball under the supervision of Miss Lecomte, Miss Reynolds, Miss Montgomery, Miss Coleman, Miss Reinhardt and Miss Morley. These teachers, with the exception of Miss Lecomte, were here for a ten-week period for practice teaching. Every year there are girls who represent W. H. S. at the various school Play Days. This year a varsity and junior varsity were chosen for the occasion. Play Days were held at the Albany Girls' Academy and Mt. Pleasant High School in Schenectady. A sports program was planned by the G. A. A., which neighboring schools were invited to attend. This spring there were many girls trying out for the all school softball team. This was another team sport that was very popular with the girls of W. H. S. The individual sports program started with horseback riding in the fall. This year the popularity of this sport had decreased somewhat, but not much. There were exactly eighty-six girls who enjoyed this sport during the fall. Bowling, a new sport that was added last year, received great response from the girls this year. Two groups consisting of six girls each were started under the direction of the leaders, Adelle Sefcik and Elizabeth Nardella. Other classes of about twenty-five girls were formed under the faculty sponsors, Mr. David Sauter and Mr. Robert Collier. The girls chose the Mayfair Alleys on Mondays and Wednesdays for their games. One of the most popular sports enjoyed by many of the girls was, and still is, swimming. Classes were held at the Troy Y. W. C. A. Last year many of the girls received state certificates. These girls were required to pass tests formulated by New York State. This year many other girls tried to pass these tests to get state certificates also. Classes in volleyball and speedball were formed in the fall. Speedball was discontinued because of the wet field, but volleyball was played in-doors during the gym classes. Tennis, too, was another sport enjoyed by the girls. The girls planned to play on the tennis courts behind the school, but because of the condition of the courts, they played in the gym and on neighboring courts. Most of the sports just mentioned were played by the more active girls. For the less active girls there were such sports as shuffieboard, ping-pong and archery. The girls found that shuffleboard was an interesting and recreational activity. The girls did not show much interest in ping-pong until they actually learned to play the game. Archery, the latest individual sport on the program, was not introduced until the early part of fall. It aroused much interest and afternoon classes were formed. However, the girls could not play very long because of the weather. Archery was resumed in the latter part of April. A demonstration was held this year in which all the girls taking gym participated. Many of you, no doubt, saw this demonstration and agree that the girls did a fine job. To Miss Lecomte belongs the credit for the success of this demonstration, and to her we extend our thanks and congratulations. This year basic tests were required of the girls. A score of 300 had to be reached in order to get a passing grade in gym. Every girl reached 300 and many went farther. State certificates were awarded to girls who passed basic tests last year and to girls who passed mat work and apparatus work. Certificates were received by girls in bowling groups also. Gym can be fun and is fun if you make it. The various sports can prove to be very enjoyable and beneficial to the individual. ELIZABETH NARDELLA BOYS IN SPIIBTS During the past years, Watervliet High School has been far from idle on the sporting front. The teams of the year 1045-46 found themselves the defending champions in every sport. After a lapse of many years, Watervliet has returned to soccer and put into the field a championship team. Having lost most of their regulars, the soccer team of 1945 was well represented despite the fact that they lost their first two games. After this they buckled down and finished the season with a record of five wins, three ties and two defeats. In baseball Watervliet has more than done its share. It has won the Principals' League's crown for three straight seasons. With such outstanding players as jim Weldon and Hack Harris on this year's team, the school is having a very successful season. The track team has also come a long way. After a few bad seasons, Watervliet came up with a championship team in 1945. With Joe Lynch doing a good deal of running, Watervliet was sure of a lot of points. We defeated Troy High's track team for the first time in about three years. With the boys that returned this year, we have another good track team. The alumni of Watervliet has also held its own. The past stars of Watervliet participated in a tournament sponsored by the pro basketball team of Troy. Our alumni defeated the alumni of Heatly and Waterford by good margins but lost the Lansingburg game in the finals. Whenever a graduate of Watervliet plays in a sport, he does his utmost. This inspires the students to live up to the name established by the alumni and to maintain in sports the standards which they have achieved. I should like to pay tribute to the boys who do not participate in sports. The boys who have not the ability to play are the backers of the teams. It is these boys who cheer and give the team the spirit that is needed to win. These boys, however, get their chance in the daily gym classes. Here they play soccer, basketball and softball for their own enjoyment. Some of these boys have a part with the teams also as managers, scorers and timers. The work they do is important, and they truly contribute to the success of the varsity. Joi: Bnunnanl Page Fifty llt't'l'lllllt'I' 7 I l l,a nsinghurg N llutlson I-l Alliany IS Milne Itl t'.t'.ll.S. nnary S t'.H.A. ll Troy IS l,.S.l. Ill Alliany 25 t'olioes A w a v Home A way Awav llome I lonn Away Awav Home Home rt'.KIi'l'lll LL Varsity Secures ll'r Tln',v .il .30 22 .44 Ill .ll .ill 42 20 2.4 45 .VI ZS .44 24 20 20 46 35 29 lat llllll'Y Fehruarv M treli t'.lS.A. Lansinghurg Milne Cfifll S. Troy l,.S. l , Hudson Volioes Glens Falls Away l ltlllll' llonn Away Home Honn A wa y A w a y A wa y ll'r Tllfv I0 JS .ii 27 .ij .if .itz SA -l-l Fl .lf 27 42 .ll .il 37 .il ,U tovertirnel Watervliet tor the IU-ti 1040 lwaskethall season was representerl hy an unprerlietahle varsitv team. The tt-'ini lvul lull tour men returning: only one of them a tirst team man. These boys were 'l'utlor Yaloze. Al Dean. Phil Wthoonmaker antl liill liutler. 'l'l1e souatl was rountletl out with Farm Fruseio, Lefty Rentz, Teclcly Baxter, -lint Wiseman, litl Kapela, l re1l Ross intl Fritz tlloeekner. ln their pre-season serimmages the team lookecl really impressive by heating gootl alumni teams. 'l'liey owetl speetl, spirit antl plenty of scoring power. Watervliet opened up the season with a elose, one-point vietorv in a hard-fought game with 1 toug 'li Lansingluurg quintet Xtter tlns the lioys eoultl not tintl themselves and lost three straighit contests, all ot' them hartl fought. We entlecl the 1045 stason lay garnering a three-point victory over a highly-lavoretl Catholic High School teani. The lioys prartieecl hartl tluring t ltristnias vaeation to get hack into their true form. They opened the 10-to season with a big victory over a favored t'.H.A. team. 'l'hen we gave umleteatetl Troy lligh the surprise ot' their lives hy eoming within six points of them. The team then lost two tough games to Alllany anrl LaSalle. lliev returnetl to the win eolumn again. however, with a decisive victory over Cohoes. 'l'llt'll in quirk succession we downed Lansinghurg and Milne. Catholic High caught our team on an oft' night, however. intl heat us hy a gootl margin. Alter this game we gave Troy High another scare. and it was not until the elosing minutes ol the game that they eoulrl eount on another victory. Next in line came LaSalle and Hudson. Both teams helrl vietories over our lioys, hut they had heen close games. We heat liotlh these teams hy ten points at our seeoncl meeting, We tlroppetl our Iinal galne ol' the year to Cohoes. Then we playetl our toughest game at Convention llall in Saratoga against Glens Falls, Hur lloys lost in the elosing seeontls of an overtime game by one point. Although we lost, we are justly proutl ot' our team. ost-gvn li,toN.-uuwi l'ugw lfiff-t'-our SEB lVI' Tllfj' Ms-rlmnirvillt' Ilomc 12 1 L11 Salle Away .K 1 Lunsinghurg Away .K O Lzinsinghurg Home 4 2 t'.C.HS. Home S 1 Troy Home 2 l Troy Away .G S 4'.t'.H.S. Away 'J 5 l.:1 Szilh- Home- R A Fohocs l'l0IT!F S 7 Vohocs Away 4 2 Tho Watt-rvlin-t High hzisvlmll tvam in 1045 again came through to clinch its thirrl straight lll'ltl3l ni ui thunpionw s Thi- tc-'in1, le-ml hy ro-raiptziins l,c-tty john Kalrzifzinflzi :intl Ralph Ks-rshziw, hung up an imprt -xt :intl om- rlctt-ut. Tho tvznn for tht' 11146 st-arson has lost somo of its lwst players in john Kurzifunrla, hrilhmt lll t ni npr lxunm clvpcmluhlt- lmrkstopg jzirk Rit'lI2ll'll50l'1, hzirdhitting shortstopg Bob Harris, st-concl liaise-inning mum ptux onltis-lflvr. 'l'ln- tt-aim, liowvvcr, will lizivv fourtcvn out of twvnty men rcturning. Thr rvlurning vt-tvrins 4 1 to lim Wxlm on 'i lliwc-wzil' mung Hawk Harris, Bill Gvnsicki, john Kcough, Don Lanipuriullo, tht- two-yt-ur mm jot- llaignnrrli, Fri-ml Ross, Bruce- i'ur1lt-ll, Mario Romano, Roh Rohino, Gt-orggo Slirko :incl jim Hlllflt lvrrx' Thomp on with lhvsm- rt-turning me-n, among whom :irc tive tirst tt-:im mt-n, is looking torn ml lo inothii xuloin N non N Page Fifty-Iwo Xml Hvatly I.ansinghni'g Hcat ly licrlin Lansinghurg Watt-rfurrl Hvriin Xval l'IAftll'fi .-Xlhany .'Xt'iI1il'lHj' JXIIMIIF' .-Kcarlclny N. t 'llllflill Away Away Hunn- Homc Homm- Homm- Away Away Away Hmmm' ' Tlzrvv 2 R 0 I l 2 O U U 1 9G Thi' Wati'rx'Iict High Sclnml succcr tn-ann. attcr a hail start, Htllll' through to i-nal its scasun with a rt-cmwl of tivi- win:- tlnoi- tics aml two rlclk-ats, .-Xltlmugli hc- hart lost such star piaycrs as Bill Squarlcrv, 'lm' Lynch, john Karafanrla, .luv Fowlvr vc Michasiuw anti Chuck Baldwin, who wcrc all tirst tcam mon, Coach Burke succvcdccl in picking up smnc tint-, haril- if iting lmys. In thi- hrst two gaincs. thc tcani slimvcrl much spirit hut lackcft scoring powclt Thcn unilcr a rvx'isl'rl Iincup. Wsitvrviivt hnttlctl unhoatcn H1-ally tu a tiv. This tc-am, which was much fastcr and strnngcr, frmn this point wt-nt un limit-fcatvcl fm tht- rvmaining St'X'l'll ganws. Watcrvlicl cnclcri its st-ason with a unc-sidcd victory OVCI' Albany Acaflciny. Tin- tt-am was It-fl hy thc wtcrans Gcrahl 'Il-rrill, captain, Dun Lanlparivllo. Fritz Gini-rknt-i', Huck Minassian, Nick Squamlvrc tliytun Curtin, jot- Bash-, anrl was hackm-rl up hy Al Us-an, Emi Kalwla, jot' Biljjlliiffii, .loc Bunvillc, -lim Wiseman. Fnwl Russ rt-w Rvlokolmitsky, Hack Harris and Earl Kclscy. 1'f1gr' lfifly-ll11'z'r Tl! FK lIili'l'.'-I9fI.'i ll'1' Trny llunw -ll lVlt't'l1:initx'ill llmm' tml Troy Away 50' J Mvt'h:mit'x'iIlv Away 0.4 'l'l1 5.5 JU 44 .ll rrv Thr W:itt-i'x'lit't High tmrk tvum clusccl an highly succvssful scasnn last yt-ar with ll i's'cu1'cl of tlircv victuritw ltmrli btrw llurkn- npclwrl tht' svusmm with am intcrclass moot in which tht- seniors triumphvrl. Guiclcrl ln' thc rt' ull ul thi mutt t'mu'l1 llurlw pifkt-tl his tczim which mnsistccl of many tint' athlctvs. In thu- tirfl tluzil nit-vt. Wutvrvlict lust ln thoir olcl truck fue, Troy High School, hy tht- sunt' uf S3 lu 4' lht It :lun nl tht- nn-ct, limvvvt-r, was jm' Lynrh, at Waitcrvlivt High athlvtv who capturvfl the 100 anfl 200 yzirrl rlznlws. Xltu n t tht- Wzitwvlit-t lloys sliuwt-rl mush skill in capturing thcir next thrcc contcsts. ln si rt'l'llllIl1ll nwt-t ut Alhzmy, juni' 0. 1045. Wutvrvlict tonk tirst plzifc in tht' 100 :mtl 200 yzml claiflwf with lxmh um lmlh. Ilunnvll tuuk thiril plan- in tht' milvg :intl Ross, fourth plum' in tht- hruzul jump. ln tht' Sl'lll'l1l't'lilIl5 Puhu Mu i lllnrrli Jh, lf!-Ii, Wntvrvlivt took thirrl plain' in tha' rvlzty :mtl thirfl plastic in thi' 100 yard fllibh, Lynch living tht xi llll'fl1ll5 worm' zmuwlt-rl to Wzitcrvlict High cuntustzinls. 'l'rnrk IYIAUE-lll'l'l5 for tht- 1946 st-zismi :irc wry hright, with tvn mon rvturning frnni Ia:-t yt-z1r's stint-sst't1l trzmi lht utuimn wtrrziiif am- Hill llc-nsicki, lion l.z4n1p1u'iclln, jim Wisvmzm. Ray llrcsscl, T011 Bzlxtvr, Bill Hanncll, Frcrl Row. l'h1 1 -lurk Km-uugh :intl lid Kaipt-lu. l'e1gv lflffrl'-flllll' VARSITY lfll IE EBL EADEIL ' Pzuilinc Opalka Roslyn Hlcziu Ruth li. Miller llclcn Kclly lilizztlmth Nzirdcllzt .Xll good things must conic to un cnd. So it was with the lmskctlmll scztson. This war our cliccrlczulcrs did :tn cxcvptionztlly line' joh in keeping up thc school spirit. 'I'hcx' succccdcd in working out at grcztt many new cheers. which thc school lc-:irncd with at grztnd school spirit. The cheerleaders did an excellent job also in rousing school spirit to at high pitch at cvcn thc niost discouraging games. At such thrilling gatnics its Lztnsinghtlrg, Milne. fohocs and fllllllllllk' lientrztl High School, thu varsity cliccrlcztdcrs wcrc out on thc tloor during everv time-out, cheering our liovs to victory. on Wutcrvlict High ugztin points with pridc to the varsity clicvrlcztdors who :always wore rcztrlx' to gct out on thc tloor :ind i'Hl'IlCRf for good old W. H. S. .X ioh wcll donc. Varsity thccrlcziclcrsl Page Ififfy-jim as ,qv v Q.. X lN 7 1 1 1 1 1 I' llln I VILIL. ll'f' lflfllhl' I ll'Ll'Il1lI1'l' l,:1mil1glmrg1 ,Mvuy .io Jo . Hudson llomc- .SS IN I4 Allmny Away .ii I S li Milm' Away -ll JJ lfl C'.l',ll.S. Home- J7 JN -lilllllillf i'.li,A. Home 44 IU I l Troy Away .45 ,ix lb l,.S.l. Away .ii .RJ IU Allmzmy Homv .SJ 14 JS Cohovs Home- 'IJ Il Jo l'.l5.A. .-Xwuy J7 Jo l t'lll'llLll'3' llllllhlllllllllllf llllllll' .H Jl Milm- llonw .QS J-I lo l'.i'.ll..S, Away JU JT .fl 'llruy llmm' ill -lil Mznrrll l,.S.l. Holm- J7 JI llurlfon ,-Xxvuy -IU Jn l'ol1o1-5 Away -l-l .il 'l'hiN 31-ur. Wzm-lwlivl High win l's'pl'v:-mlm-ml ln' om- ol thc hcsl ,laywv tmum in thc- :uw-11. 'l'hv ll-ann. nhn 1 l x N lxll. Sn-on-fl L'0l1rl5ll'l1lly in gzxrm-ring an l'ccor4l ol' sixicvn vivtorivw unxl two clclvallw. 'l'hs-ir lowsw rzmw all thx hnul nl lam :nfl l'ulholi1' i'm'nlrul High Srhools. 'l'hm- lm-sunk snarling lim-up ronsis lx-rl ol hw 3wUllllUlllUlKN xx ho slmowcal muvh Nlll'l'fl :mrl skill :mul hx no nu uns lukul Nlllll llu- lmyw plzayccl zonv mlvlcnsc that was wlclom lwrokvn..Witl1 two high scoring lorwzwfls, Bill livlmuniulx and liun I X mln lhv lm-:un SL'0l'l'fl oftvn. If thm-sz' hoys worm' rlwckcfl flosvly, Bl'llCCC2lI'fll'llilll1l Lon C'houfh hrougghl thx' hall clonn lh sl rm N svn- holh sun- shots :mfl cmllrl not ln- lc-lt unc'lw1'kvfl. Gvorgv Normzmrlin, tnllm-sl mam on thc tczlm. rllrl il goorl joh une luskvt lo round out 'hu hrs! tcum. On thx- scvonrl squad ihcrc wurc sufh flcpcmlahlc pluycrs us john Sully lun ohnxon Rn llrvm-l, lfmnk Roiwtor :mtl thc two f1'csl1nu'n whizzcs, john Kcnncrly and Lou Paley. llgl' lffflj'-Six .lllNl0R VAR 'ITY CHEERLEADERS Diana Czlrofano Gladys Lacerda Marion lleratzian aff., Eleanor Paley Mary Felaek Helena Romano Shirley Gardner if' Melvene Scott 1 This year Watervliet High is also very proud of its nl. V. cheerleaders. These girls. with their Iullma-hulm cheers and hoogie Woogie cheers. kept on the down heat ill year. They cheered the -I. Yfs on to victory, no matter what kind of score there was. 'l'hey used a great many new cheers. a number of which they made up. l'erl1al1s they will heeome varsity eheerleaders before they get out of sehool. If they do. they will, no doubt, live up to the title of Varsity lillCCl'lC2ltlCl'SN. .X iolm well done. .I. Y. Cheerleaders! l'rlg 1' I ifl'v-.w'i' , . .1gx.g, , Y' in D I :nina ,am sis--U MW Lv xiii A Q 2 if fl 7 'Q f huns-W WT 35 Skagg s E A 3 R, s .T WF., W, In .rg x F , Wilt x 1, Wm S 1 1 S' 4. ' ., is r 05 ww' -' 5 , 1 . , 55 i, la-Mgr . 1 ' f if 1 ,Q-' NN ZX my if 47 4 J yw, ZZQ x Y 1 ,I7 THE WPANTY WAIST DIABINEM By Thomas John Kileullen Twenty-seeolld Ill-ginu-nl-Fourth Marine Division When james Ames was accepted into the United States Marine Corps, he little realized that some day he would be a hero, not a national hero, but a hero to his fellow Marines, whose opinion meant more to jimmy. jimmy was horn on a small farm a short distance from Vicksburg, Mississippi, and like all American boys his age, he thought he was rough and tough: in short, good combat material. His early childhood was filled with the usual happenings of a boy on a farm. When jim was seventeen, his oldest brother was killed while fighting with the Marines on Guadalcanal. jimmy swore to revenge his brother's death. on january 4, when jim was just eighteen, he went to the recruiting oftice for Marines and said he had a score to settle. After the usual procedure. he was sworn in and was now a full-fiedged Marine. With a smile of content on his face, he walked into the house and said, Mother, I'm in! This brought back sad memories of when jim's brother had been accepted. She tried to be brave and when the day came for jim to go, his mother decided it would be better if jim went to the station alone. On the twenty-first day of january, 1943, jim started his basic training at Parris Island. jim was slow at catching on aml winded rather easily. Because of this he had the title of Panty-Waist Marine bestowed upon him. After len weeks of rugged training jim was transferred to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, an advanced Marine training base. Three more months passed and jim found the title still stuck to him. Then on june 22, the Third Marine Division was told to stand hy for transfer to the West Coast. This made jim happy. He thought combat was close now, and he would have a chance to rid himself of the title that made him furious. Once again jim was to be discouraged. Two days before the Third left, he was taken sick and was hospitalized. This made jim feel that it was God's plan to keep him in the United States. Three weeks in the hospital and three months of light duty found jim still discontented. Then along came the Fourth Division of Marines, and jim was immediately assigned to the Twenty-second Regiment. Here jim met his first friend, a fellow by the name of Lewis Hunter of Buffalo, New York. Lewis and jim became close friends and they were constantly seen together. Two more months of training and jimmy was again ready to go overseas. On the eighth day of january, 1944, the Fourth Division left for overseas. This time jimmy made it. Two days out and jimmy said to Lew, I just have to prove to the Twenty-third that I'm not a 'panty-waist. ' Un February I, 1944, jimmy went ashore on Roi-Namur of the Marshall Islands with the tirst wave. ln the seventy-six hour campaign, jim did not do anything spectacular but he performed his duty with a score of 4-0. Then when the Marshall Islands were secure, the Fourth was sent to Pearl Harbor for training in preparation for their next campaign. jimmy and Lew were still fast friends, and jimmy was still determined to make a name for himself. Then it came! On the twenty-ninth day of May, the Fourth Division with elements of the Second boarded transports headed for combat. Not until D-j-one did jim find out where they were going. Then on june fifteenth. jim, Lew and the Fourth Division went ashore on Saipan. The first, second and third day were very quiet. American naval tire and artillery were keeping the japs pinned down. On the nineteenth day at 23:40, jim and Lew were at a Cossack post and jim said to Lew, It's too quiet, Lew: something is brewing. Then it happened. jim, luckily enough, saw the japs sneaking up just as treacherously as they had done at Pearl Harbor, two or three hundred strong. Page Six! y Jim turned to Lew and said, Go back to the Command Post and give them the word. All right, said Lew. Don't take any chances, Jim. I'll be back shortly. Then Jimmy Ames turned his fifty calibre machine gun to bear on the sneaking Nips. One was only tifty yards away, so Jimmy took his rihe and fired. A scream and a dead Japl All hell broke loose, fanatic Japs charging with rifles, samurai swords, grenades, machine guns and anything they could get their hands on. At the end of the forty-tive minute battle, Jimmy's score was twenty-five Japs by machine gun, three by ritie and one with his bare hands. When Lew got back to Jimmy, he was lying on top of the Jap he had killed with his bare hands. Lew rolled him over and saw seven bullet holes in his chest. Jim smiled and said to Lew, Just think! if a 'panty-waist' can do this to the Nips, wait till a real Marine gets hold of them. His eyes shut and his body was limp. The score for the Japanese was one panty- waist Marine. It was August twenty-ninth on Guam. The Third Marine Division had regained the former American island and now was assembled by Major General George Jackson, commanding general of that division. He spoke in soft words: All of you knew the 'Panty-Waist Marine? He died while single-handedly turning back a banzai attack on Saipan. Let us bow our heads in solemn prayer for James Ames-a true, brave, God-fearing Marine. Colors were lowered to half-mast in honor of the United States Marines who had given their lives on Guam and of the Panty-Waist Marine. A rifle squad from the Twenty-third Regiment marched to the neat rows of crosses. Three volleys of shots were fired. Taps sounded on the solemn air. Far off at the southern end of the cemetery stood Lew Hunter. He knelt down and said, Dear God, please take good care of him. The sun was just sinking below the horizon as Lew turned down the shell-ridden road and walked alone. His thoughts were of Jim. BO0KS School has worthwhile things to give, All rich and wholesome to the mind, Filling horns of plenty now With sweetmeats for the human kind. These can be found in every book If all the hungry will but look. WALTER A. BACHTELER BADIO PBQIGBAMS Tune Up Time .......... ........ F irst Bell ' Jamboree Time ........... Sixth Period Library Tracer of Missing Persons ........... Miss Roth Contented Hour . . .Miss Fortanier's English Class Inner Sanctum ......... . . .Mr. Sanders' Office Woman in White .................. Miss Waite We the People . .. ..... Class of 1946 Yesterday's Children .. .... The Seniors Good News ....................... Graduation People Are Funny . .. ....... Underclassmen Wake Up and Live . .Miss Lecomte's Gym Classes This Is Our Best ........... Assembly Programs ' LUBA HOWANSKY' Page Sixty-one They Died 011 Foreign Fields This prayer I say for all of you Who fought and died on foreign fields, For hope and peace we thank anew All those who stopped the Axis wheels . You fought for freedom and then died Before the final victory came. Your name is honored, heard with pride 3 For dauntless spirit, selfless aim. 3 May God in mercy your souls keep, J' Who are so worthy of our praise. Your loved ones cherish memories deep As they to heaven their hearts raise. Peace to the world has come at last, For which you died that we might live. On alien soil, the struggle past, You lie at rest: we homage give. LUBA HowANsKv Fear Not To liaise Your voiea Fear not to raise thy voice, thou humble man, Because you live at present time obscureg Sink not into oblivion's peopled pit Because you may no laurel wreath procure. How many a soul with heaven's own fire ablaze Has sunk beneath the sea of worldly care! 3 How many a heart filled with the Muse's flame ? Has shrunk back from that thorny road so bare! J. Ne'er will your steps in Time's great hall be beard By weakly bowing to the world's decree. Though long and lonely be the road you tread. Unhesitant, fulfill your destiny. Greatness is persevering to the end E'en though you see inevitable doom, For the greatest gifts the world to genius gives Are laid upon a long forgotten tomb. WAYNE lbavrm-oar Hallowed Menloric-s Happy is the home that is building hallowed memories for children to look back upon when they come to riper years. These sacred memories are a part of true education in character. and the person whose life is filled with them has a wealth that does not pass awayg but the one deprived has a void that is hard to fill. RUTH NIORSE Page Sixly-two CQINCEBNING T'HE DEATH 0F G.D.BONES! Hear ye! Hear ye! To whom it may concern: This is a suggestion respectfully submitted to the rising generations of Watervliet High School by a future member of the alumni. In the nine years that the hallowed buildings of W. H. S. have stood on their firm foundations, there have been three untoward incidents that have brought much sorrow to the more strait-laced members of the student body. The three graves on the hill behind the school stand as mute testimony to the fact that something has been done to preserve for posterity the realization that to trifle with fate, in the form of our esteemed principal, is to bring unwanted education to those who indulge in the extra-curricular activity commonly called the galloping dominoes , and other forms of higher classt?5 amusement. lt is suggested that the graves already behind the school be trimmed and have appropriate markers bearing the following epitaph: Mr. Bones died within sight of his last resting place as a result of being bounced off the wall once too often when a faculty member was around. Such little gestures as these will tend to emphasize to the lower classmen, bless their souls, the truth of the statement, A I l 'We don't gamble here, Pal.' PAUL Hnanm-:Y THE HERITAGE 0F FBEEDIIM When I think of the strife, the sufferings of people in other countries, it suddenly dawns upon me just how much I love America. The number ot' privileges enjoyed by the people in this country is really astonishing. It all seems like a fantastic dream, a sort of fairy tale. Once upon a time, 3,000,000 ill-fed, ill-treated, miserable colonists, with stout hearts and resolute minds, broke away from the mother country to form a free government. Now exactly one hundred seventy-one years later, they have increased in size to over 130,000,000, extended their boundaries to touch two oceans, have become one of the outstanding world powers, and enjoy the highest standard of material comfort in the world. But most important of all, they have preserved their democratic system of government. During that space of time, people who had been mistreated and deprived of certain fundamental rights in their native lands, found refuge in the warm heart of America. Today we live happily in the best form of government in the world. Let us, by being intelligent, patriotic citizens, preserve freedom for future generations to enjoy. Let us stand out in this world, alone if necessary, as a country where freedom of speech, press and religion are denied to no man. Let us always be ready to sacrifice wealth, happiness-yes, even our lives- as we have already done, for the cause. No matter what we lose, if the final result is the preservation of a democratic form of government, then, my fellow-Americans, future generations will look back with pride and say, Yes, they played their role well in preserving this freedom. Page Sixly-ihrcc lVll0'S WIIO IN THE SENl0ll CLASS Greatest service to school 4 Most athletic Most likely to succeed Most personality Best looking Best dressed Suavest Friendliest Class clown Best entertainer Most dignified Wisest Happiest Most considerate Most gullible Pugr Sixty-jour Boy Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl First Dave Morrison Ruth Ellen Miller Al Dean Virginia Terwilliger Erich Loewy Norma Meier Dave Morrison Roslyn Bleau Phil Schoonmaker Eleanor Mori Bill Hannell Marge Halpin Bill Hannell Anne Capitula Don Ahearn James Wing Ronnie Kline l'aul Bradley Wayne Davenport joe Bagnardi Dave Morrison I Marilyn Vorce Second Varkas Minoogian janet McClurg Phil Schoonmaker Elizabeth Nardella Don Edmans Ruth Ellen Miller Don Ahearn Jeanne Tetrault and Helen Kelly Al Dean Marge Halpin Don jacques Roslyn Bleau Don Edmans and Harry Hayner Ruth Ellen Miller Pauline Opalka Elizabeth Nardella Harry Hayner Bill Hannell Stanley Pike Marie Adams and Loretta Zeglen Phil Schoonmaker Betty Kotansky 9' , x . 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