Watervliet High School - Spectator Yearbook (Watervliet, NY)

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TRIBUTE It is only natural for seniors to remember the friends made during their first years at high school. The present seniors are no ex- ception. Everyone recalls with pleasure a loyal friend and true pal with whom he then became acquainted . . . Dorothy Rentz. Dorka, the anglicized Russian word for Dorothy, was the nickname given to her in her freshman year. All her classmates found her full of fun and a natural-born comedian, who kept smiles on their faces. She was gay and carefree and took an active part in girls' sports. Playdays came and went with Dorka as a basketball player among her fellow students. Before Dorka completed her junior year, she became ill and it was necessary for her IN MEMCDRIAM One never realizes what death means until it strikes close to home. During our four high school years, we too have witnessed the deaths of people close to us and only recently, the death of one of our classmates-Doris Murphy. Tall, slim, and friendly, she could be seen going from class to class in her own quiet manner. Because her health was poor, Doris went frequently to doctors and hospitals, consequently, her activities were limited but, like most teen a e irls she was interested , gi g , in sports and music. -Although she is gone from us, each senior will hold the memory of Doris deep in his heart and wish that she were here to share our Commencement Day. Charlotte Gauamis to leave school. To supplement her high school studies, her hours are now spent in handi- craft activities-knitting, crocheting, hand- sewing and doll-making. As a result of the care, attention and rest that Dorka receives at the hospital, she is able to come home to be with her family for brief visits. Our class- mate's ambitions are many, and we are all hoping for her speedy recovery so that she may carry out her plans. As Commencement Day approaches, the Class of 1948 are saddened by the thought that Dorka can not be with us on this occa- sion, but realize that, in a larger sense, she is here in the affectionate regard of her friends. To Dorothy go the greetings and sin- cere good wishes of all her classmates. Zeena Dennis Doris Murphy I5 J

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Edward J. Sanders ii., ddddd M dd r DEDICATICDN This year the Spectator is dedicated to one who has done much to make this annual publication possible-to our principal, Mr. Edward J. Sanders. Long after we have forgotten our high school days, we shall remember the firm yet kindly hand that guided us. For those Who broke the rules there was swift, but always just, punishmentg for those who were sin- cere, words of encouragement. We seniors owe Mr. Sanders an added measure of grati- E41 tude, for he stood by us through thick and thin. As human beings have a way of doing, we made mistakes, but he always seemed to be on hand to offer advice and to lead us in the right direction. Not until now, when we are about to leave Watervliet High, have we come to fully ap- preciate his good-natured, Hello, pal! We can only hope that he will be here for many years to come to provide counsel and guid- ance for the students of Watervliet High. Kenneth Johnson

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Editor-in-Chief ............................ Richard Pike Assistant Editor ....... ......... D avid Shenton Business Manager .....,.............. John Flubacher Photography Editor ................,... David Meyer Assistant Photography Editor. Edward Stevens Literary Editor .......................... Dorothy Soltis Committee Feaiufe Edltof --------- 3 ------------------ Bruce Carden Warren McAndrevvs Ann Fedoreshenko SGYHOY' R011 Call Chalfman i William Perkins Louise Mgurdichian Charlotte Gauamls David Gordon Sonia Meghreblian Mary Le May Phyllis Farnham Margaret Leicht Joyce Fonda Paul Bisio Donald Watson Alice Der Gurahian Club and Class Editor ................ Zeena Dennis Sports Editors .......................... Robert Rubino Agnes Pascale This and That Editors .................. Marc Guy George Williams Typist Chairman ............i......... Bernice Paluck Typists Irene Batza Dorothy Prentiss Joyce Lewis Catherine Uscky Puiblicity ........... ............ S alvadore Tedesco Art Editor ........ ..................... G ertrude Moore Stay? Olga Sawiuk Nancy Marshall Marilyn McCully Helen McMann Floyd Goyer Carl Lockwood Joyce Hungerford Joan Taylor John Merrill Advisers Mrs. Mae K. Grady Literary Adviser ........ Miss Anna C. Fortanier Art Adviser ................ Mrs. Dorothea Hudson