The Challenger

 
                                         The Challenger

 

  October 9, 1953 Issue          

CLASSMATES

 BEATRICE DECKER 

Bea .... 5’4 ½” .... blue eyed .... quiet .... conservative .... easy to get along with .... basketball .... hiking .... T.V. fan .... romantic movies .... Tony Curtis .... cooks cookies .... typing .... shorthand .... Switzerland and the Alps .... adventure stories .... business course .... homeroom 204 .... likes to be on time .... waltz music .... the nursing profession is on her list.

 

   RICHARD CALDWELL

 Reliable .... humorous .... friendly .... sincere .... honest .... good-hearted .... likes — football .... ice hockey .... baseball .... relishes spaghetti (with plenty of sauce) .... but detests codfish .... 14 years old .... blond hair .... comes from School 16 .... born in Schenectady .... but came to Troy because of a rash .... likes Troy High.

     

JOHN SHEA
Quiet .... reserved .... friendly .... Vocational Course .... enjoys playing baseball .... likes all kinds of food .... collects stamps .... brown hair .... wears glasses .... moderately tall .... likes to fish .... thinks Troy High runs very efficiently.
 
GAIL   FARMER

Friendly .... industrious .... agreeable .... good worker .... likes to ice skate .... swim .... college entrance course .... 13 years old .... brown hair .... enjoys sewing .... likes the food at Troy High .... collects stamps .... baby-sits in spare time                                                              

 

CLASSMATES PHOTO

 

 
 
 
 
 
Five Teachers Join Faculty In September
     Newcomers to the T.H.S. fac­ulty in September include: Mrs. Pauline Cassavant—Mathemat­ics and Science Dept's.; Mrs. Edwena Reynolds—Homemaking Dep't; Wilfred Lagoe — Dept. of Industrial Arts; Louis Hover—Dept. of Guidance; and Charles Boland — Dept. of Health and Physical Education.
    Mrs. Pauline Cassavant, a regular substitute at Troy High, who is with us for the first term was graduated from Al­bany State Teachers College. Her previous teaching experien­ces include Painted Post High School, Painted Post, N. Y., Germantown High School, and Watervliet High School. Mrs. Cassavant also taught at Troy High for four years during World War II.
    Mrs. Edwena Reynolds, after receiving her diploma from Russell Sage College in Troy,taught in the Albany Public Schools before coming to Troy High. Mrs. Reynolds is also the mother of two young children.
    Wilfred Lagoe received his education at Oswego State Teachers College. After gradu­ation he took a position at Stillwater Central School. Mr. Lagoe was a navigator in the United States Air Force during World War II.
    Louis Hover, boys' guidance counselor, attended Dennison University and did graduate work at Albany State Teachers College. He taught social studies and guidance at Otego Central School, Otego, N. Y. and was guidance director at Schodack Central School, Castleton, N. Y. for the past two years. Mr. Hover assisted in the guidance department from January '51 - June '51 and during the summer of '51 - '52.
   Charles  Boland graduated from Cortland StateTeachers College in  1948   and   received his master's degree in 1951. Be­fore coming to Troy High he doubled as a gym teacher and a coach in the Troy Public Schools. Mr. Boland also served in the army during World War II.
 
 
SPARK   REKINDLES ..... 
    TROY, yea Troy!!      As the T.H.S. football season gets off  to a roaring start, the students show an enthusiastic interest in their team.
   Contrary to past experience at Troy High, "School Spirit" deserves a pat on the back. Students are to be highly compli­mented on their marvelous participation at the football games.
   Since the task of selling tick­ets has been placed in the hands of the students, sales have reached an all time high. By having a student from each homeroom take on this job we seem to be including everyone and making fine progress.
   Again we say "hats off" to the students for the "School Spirit” for they are one in the same.
 
 
Faculty Alumni -Believe It Or Not
 
 
                                                          By ELLEN BRESS
  
       At times, it's next to impos­sible to imagine a teacher in a student's "shoes," but once upon a time he was. In fact, many Troy High faculty members were Troy High attenders not so long ago. Just think, some upperclassman may have used test tubes, in the old Troy High School lab, that David Levinstein once used or may have re­cited speech tests that Miss Su­zanne Freedman once read. Those drawing tables in 106 might have been the ones Miss Pauline McGonigal or Raymond Henry created their master­pieces on, or any typewriter could have been Miss Myrtle Fletcher's or Miss Agostine Schillaci's own. Can you imagine William Campaigne, Miss Elizabeth Buckley or Miss Mary Foxell giving oral recita­tions or handing in book re­ports? How about Mrs. Mar­garet Spencer writing radio scripts or Miss Isabel Mann composing American Literature papers? Imagination would have to be stretched pretty far to see Guy Enfanto, in 104, cringing under the steel-like gaze of his attendance checker. Between Miss Frances McTammany and Thomas Maloney all the language awards were probably shared, while Miss Margaret Redmond may at one time have had trouble with her schedule! It would have been nice to have been present at a discussion between Miss Flor­ence Gabauer and her history teacher or to have seen Mrs. Josephine Errera or Miss Etta McTammany tackle a difficult math problem.
     William Septic and Robert Seibert were also graduates of our alma mater. Other recipi­ents of Troy High sheepskins include Miss Elizabeth Casey and Mrs. Dorothy Long and last, but surely not least, our former principal Kenneth Doyle, now assistant superin­tendent of schools.
 
                                                       November 6, 1953 Issue
                                      
    CLASSMATES
                                                                   FRESHMAN
      By AUGUST SCHUPP
 
                                                            VICTORIA KUCHINSKY
   Fourteen years old .... born in Czerkasy, Ukraine .... came to America a short time ago .... first lived in Piermont, N. Y. — moved to Troy two months ago ....Sparkhill Grammar School, Piermont .... likes swimming, archery,ice skating, basketball, and badminton .... strawberry ice cream sodas .... potato chips .... collects pictures of movie stars...cro­cheting .... some boys are O.K "lot of action" in Troy High ....very big .... good choice of subjects
                                                               
                                                                  DICK TARBOX
 D-I-C-K=Dick .... Diligent ....Industrious ....Commendable .... Keen .... 14 years old .... brown hair .... wears glasses .... Brunswick 8 .... steak .... spaghetti .... 4-H Club .... likes to draw cars .... to show cattle at Fairs .... Girls: "You'd be surprised!" .... likes most of the teachers.
 

                                                                                       CAROL PRICE

 Brown hair .... blue-gray eyes .... good look­ing .... tall  .... 13 1/2 years old .... likes volley ball .... "Real gone" on Manory's French fries .... steak .... boys .... ice cream sodas .... popular records .... School 18 .... plays piano .... college entrance .... dances .... loves to sleep .... likes lunch "hour."
 
                                    CLASSMATES PHOTO
         
 
 
Remedies Effected For Failing Students
     Letters are again being sent to the parents of all students failing two or more subjects. These letters advise the parents to come to the guidance office to discuss their son or daugh­ter's problem. The student's record will be reviewed and remedies to improve his scho­lastic achievement will be out­lined.
     To overcome these failures it may be necessary for a student to: drop an extra subject he may be carrying; be assigned to remedial reading classes; or establish a set program of study at home.
     Whether their parents come to the Guidance office or not, all failing students will meet with their counselors to explore their difficulties.
 
December 4, 1953 Issue
 
Boland Named Coach; Views
Team Potential
 
Charles Boland, an instruc­tor in the physical education department, has been named head basketball coach at Troy High School to succeed Man­ny Elfenbein, now head of the physical education depart­ment. The announcement was made Nov. 10 by superinten­dent of schools Dudley P. Van Arnam.
Mr. Boland is a native Tro­jan, having graduated from Lansingburgh High, where he was an all-around athlete, in 1942. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees at Cortland State Teachers Col­lege, where he participated in basketball, soccer, tennis, and track. Mr. Boland also served three years in the Air Force during World War II.
The new coach hopes to form the team about a nucleus of eight returning lettermen, in­cluding several tall men. The team will be drilled in a man-to-man defense with occasional pressing, a system compatible to the vastness of the new bas­ketball court. Offensively the team will use a switching piv­ot, with the backcourt men driving off the pivot position.
With just about three weeks of practice under their belt, the team is eager to begin Mr. Boland's reign successfully by whipping Amsterdam in the sea­son's opener tonight.
 
 
Centennial To Feature 
Open House,TV Show
  
     The new Troy High School will conduct its first Open House and reception, May 15, as part of the centennial cel­ebration, Miss Isabel R. Mann, chairman of the centennial committee, has announced.
    Douglas Baldrey, president of the Student Council, has been named to represent the student body on the centennial planning committee.
    Representatives from many classes of the T.H.S. alumni will meet in the library Sunday, Dec. 6, at four o'clock to decide what part the alumni will play in the celebration on May 15.
    Plans are also being readied for a pictorial telecast of the history of Troy High, March 11, over WRGB.
    The centennial committee has again requested that area residents having mementos or costumes pertinent to Troy High history should contact Miss Mann, Miss Wood or Miss McGonigal.
 
Classmates
FRESHMEN
By AUGUST SCHUPP
 
JOHN REENTS: Brown hair .... blue-gray eyes .... 5'9" .... freckles .... Schools 16, 18 .... model planes and boats .... football .... Girls: "I like "em" .... "real hep" on: sirloin steaks 2" thick .... Mancinelli's .... Paul's .... hot fudge sundaes .... cokes .... Troy High: "Well .... ah .... good school!"
 
LEONA CLARKE: 14 years old .... good looking .... blue eyes .... blond .... glasses .... Mary Warren School .... hobbies: chemis­try .... reading .... all sports .... Italian foods .... 5 & 10's .... cake .... Troy High: "It's nice" .... likes boys.
 
THOMAS LLOYD: Friendly .... capable .... trustworthy .... 14 years old .... School 14 .... black hair .... gray eyes ....
5'6 1/2" .... glasses .... likes most foods .... Girls: "Some are O.K." .... hunting and fishing .... "real gone" on Manory's hot fudge sundaes .... tying flies .... College Entrance.
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
              
  
 
Football Season Ends
With 5 Wins, 2 Losses
    Troy High's football team ended another successful season by taking its final two games against Amsterdam 26-13 in a Class A struggle, and Catholic High 13-6 in a real thriller. Both games were contested at Hawkins Stadium.
    On Nov. 6, Troy ground out its methodical victory over Amsterdam, with a rugged ground attack. The Trojans scored a touchdown in each period with split T director Bobby Fox contributing a lion's share of the scoring with three touchdowns from the four, five, and seven yard lines. Halfback Ken Whalen ploughed for the other Troy TD and also for two extra points. Foxie contributed the most exciting play of the night when he dashed 85 yards for an apparent TD after Am­sterdam's second score. The of­ficials called the play back, however, ruling Bob had step­ped out of bounds at midfield.
    Kenny Whalen led Troy's vic­tory over arch-rival Catholic High on Friday, Nov. 13. After slicing off tackle for the first Trojan score, Ken committed the cardinal sin of letting end Matt Clark get behind him in the early minutes of the final quarter. CCHS's quarterback Johnny Koval, promptly arched the game-tying touchdown pass to Clark. But Kenny, grimly determined to amend his error, intercepted a Koval aerial with four minutes left in the fourth period, and behind vicious blocking, dashed 58 yards for the game winning T.D.  Larry Turino's thrust off tackle for the conversion was successful for the ultimate 13-6.
 
 
It's Football And More Football For "Foxie"
 
    Getting mussed up and mud­dy isn't his idea of fun, but when it comes along with a game of football, Bob Fox will grin and enjoy every minute. When this 18 year old senior charges down the field, the op­position had better look out! Bob has been a quarterback on Troy High's varsity football team for two years.
   Bob, a member of the Na­tional Guard, is looking for­ward to winter 'cause the cold weather brings ice-skating. And, as far as he is concerned, an evening of dancing would top off a cold winter day just fine. His 5’9”; 165 lb. build doesn't hinder him any in lacrosse, either, another of his favorite sports.
   We can thank St. Francis School for sending Bob to us. While he was there he excelled in football, baseball, and bas­ketball.
   For the future, Bob plans to go to Lehigh University and af­ter that it's a lifetime of coach­ing football. We know he'll be as good a coach as he is a player.
   Incidentally, Bob was terrib­ly disappointed when the Brook­lyn Dodgers didn't win the Series.
 
 
Printing Project Proves To Be Time-Saver;
Important Adjustments Made By Various Shops
 
    The printing division of Shop 2 has supplied the school with new library permits, practical experience forms for the voca­tional department and station­ery for the Adult and Voca­tional Education Office. The li­brary permits have eliminated the bother of acquiring a piece of paper for a pass and of writ­ing all the information down. Time-saving and legibility are the important factors of these slips.
    The group, directed by Wil­fred Lagoe, consists of: Edward Bailey, Edward Henault, Fred Hauser, James Lange, Thomas Newell, Victor Puckett, and Donald Willsey.
*        *        *        *
    Electric Shop has been under­going improvements. Bill Slater and Bob Goyer have installed experimental machines. Bob Corrigan, Melvin Young and Gerald Mangione have installed outlets along the work benches and the speaker for the motion picture camera in the visual-aid room.
    Ventilation for the welding booths in Sheet Metal has been installed.
    In Carpentry, Carl Bauer and John Granger have completed their houses and Carl Nicsevic and "Carp" Stoddard are paint­ing theirs. Carl Bauer, Charlie Walker, Ken Murray, and George Shea have finished 36 easels for art class, a motor box, a table stand, and a telephone stand.
 
    Second year Machine Shop boys have been learning the fundamentals of milling ma­chine arbors. Wayne Parson's project is a drill press vise; Tom Horan's is an anvil. Both projects require much milling machine work.
    Aside: As yet, Mr. White hasn't had his pheasant dinner —wha' happened boys? Sheet Metal is having a great time watching the girls' gym classes and Electric Shop is still amused about the affair of "Roti and the Rat." It seems William Murray found a mouse in the waste paperbasket and Jim Roti was brave enough to pick him up. All at once, the mouse bit Jim's finger; then another finger. After Jim's throwing it at Melvin Young, Gerald Mangione with the help of the rest of the boys, captured it and set it loose in the field.
 
 
 
MAIL BAG   ...
 
U.  S. Army Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
 
Dear Editors:
    After my brother forwarded me the last issue of the Challenger, I decided to write and inquire about a subscription. As I am quite a distance from home, I have difficulty in getting any news about the activities being carried on in Troy High. The Challenger always has a spirit-raising effect upon me inasmuch as it makes me feel close to home and in contact with some of the school activities of my friends.
    I hope to be home on or before Christmas and I am looking forward to seeing some of the teachers who attempted to load my brain with useful knowledge. To these teachers I wish to ex­tend my utmost thanks since their efforts have helped me in choosing and acquiring the job I want to do while in the service.
       About my subscription to the Challenger, you can write me the facts at the above address, where I am undergoing treatment for a stomach ailment.                                                         
                                                   An old student,
                                                   Larry Sponable.
 
 
 
Febrary 12, 1954 Issue
 
              THS Milestones
 
1.      First diplomas issued — 1863, with diplomas given, after the school was incor­porated, to Classes of '63 and ’62.
 
2.      First use of purple and gold as school colors--between 1896 and 1899.
 
3.      First   school paper— TheT.H.S., in 1901.
 
4.        First year book—The Iliad—1906.
 
5.        First Dardanian—1915.
 
6.        First   adoption   of   school seal—1923.
 
7.        First Senior Show—1944.
 
8.        First use of girls as cheer­leaders—1939-'40.
 
9.        First T.H.S. Alumni Ass'n meeting—1906.
 
10.      First Ice Hockey Team —1894.
 
11.      First   basketball   team —1902.
 
12.      First   boys'   literary-social organization—
          The Websterian    Debating    Society,1897.
 
13.      First      girls' literary so­cial   organization   —   The
           Philomathian Literary and Debating Society, 1904.
 
14.      First Glee Club—1905.
 
15.      First annual Glee Club and
           orchestra concert—1915.
 
 
 
 
Famed Gymnasts
To Appear At T.H.S.
 
     The nationally famous Spring­field College Gymnastic Exhibi­tion team will make its first ap­pearance in Troy in four years, when they put on three perfor­mances in the New Troy High gymnasium, March 19-20.
     The Exhibition team, consist­ing of 25 undergraduate stu­dents, has entertained audiences in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba with their feats. Their performance in­cludes gymnastics, dance selec­tions, comedy, and dramatics. Featured numbers include "The Men in Bronze and Silver" and the "Living Statuary of Youth."
     In the cities where they have played, the team has drawn su­perlative notices. Their appear­ance in the old Troy High gym­nasium on March 24, 1950, was enthusiastically received by the spectators. Their display of grace, skill, and precision was found to be "superb" by Mary Ann Winnicki, '50.  Mary Waite, '54, lauded them with, "Tremen­dous! The 'Living Statuary of Youth number made a lasting impression on me."
      Senior class president Bob Hoffsis recalls their exhibition as being, "Terrific. The finale was really something to see." Lou Martucci, '52, makes the following report: "'Displaying an amazing variety of acrobatic skills along with precision marching and clever comedy, the 1950 Springfield Team pre­sented a well-balanced and highly entertaining program to T.H.S. students."
     This year's performances are sponsored by the Troy Public Schools and the Springfield Col­lege Alumni of Eastern New York for the benefit of uniforms for the Troy High Band and the Troy Public Schools Athletic League. Arthur J. North, Troy High Principal, and Channing R. Mann, Physical Education Di­rector of the Troy Public Schools, are co-chairmen of the promotion.
 
 
 
Classmates
 
—   FRESHMEN —
                                                             By AUGUST SCHUPP
 
JANET HOFFSIS: J-A-N-E-T = Janet .... JOVIAL - AMBI­TIOUS - NICE - EXCITING - TERRIFIC ....
15 years old .... Col­lege Entrance .... Student Council .... blue eyes .... platinum hair .... steak—smothered with mushrooms .... banana splits at "The Charles" .... sport clothes .... "real gone" on dill pickles and choc­olate cake .... skating .... skiing .... tobogganing .... 5'7 1/2" .... boys, “Ha-Ha! Well, um—" .... doesn't like movies .... loves "theaters" on television .... knee socks .... "Cupid" ....
 
WARREN BOVIE: 14 years old .... brown hair .... blue eyes .... 5'9" .... ice hockey .... swimming .... spaghetti .... sundaes .... school band .... Boy Scouts .... "Madison Square Garden" on television .... sports clothes ....
Honor Roll: 98%: .... Girls: "O.K." .... Field House .... favorite subject: science or Latin.
 
ANNA CURTIN: 14 years old .... art course .... spaghetti and meat balls .... strawberry sodas .... black hair .... "beautiful brown eyes" .... clothes that match .... wrestling matches on television .... 5'4" .... movies .... Manory's .... Boys: "Nice in your spare time" .... Dragnet .... smiley .... "real gone" .... clothes designer someday.
 
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Students To Appear
Spellbound On WTRY
 
     How do you spell xerophthalmia? Connoisseur? Dyspepsia? Similar brain teasers will con­front T.H.S. students when they appear Feb. 16 on "Spell­bound," a radio program heard on WTRY every Tuesday night at eight o'clock which concerns just what its name implies.
     On Jan. 26, a team composed of Doris Gardner, Mary Waite, William Carragan and Sam Simonian, representing the Red Cross, defeated a 4-H team com­posed of Peggy Cutler, Judy Levine, Judy Pfeiffer and Nancy Lewis. The winning team won 100 dollars for the Red Cross and an opportunity to compete in the semi-finals on Feb. 16 against the G.E. Woman's Club.
     Other T.H.S. students who ap­peared on an earlier series of the show include Ellen Kenney, Marion Carboni, Walt Winnicki and Sholem Koplovitz.
     Students are hereby advised to enlarge their spelling capac­ity inasmuch as it is expected that more T.H.S. students will be "Spellbound bound" in the future.
 
 
 
March 5, 1954 Issue
 
 
                                                            Classmates
 
 
FRESHMEN
       By AUGUST SCHUPP
       
         ALLEN THOMAS:
Ambitious                                    The Charles
Lunch time                                   Handsome
Likes algebra                               Orange, N. J., his birthplace
Energetic                                     Most all sports
Neat                                            Architect someday                                             
                                                  Student Council
 
14 years old .... brown hair .... blue eyes .... 5'7" .... skiing, hockey, baseball, football .... steak .... shrimp, corn .... sweet po­tatoes ...... college entrance .... no special hobbies .... "Dragnet."
 
     JAY LAPALME:  14 years old .... brown hair .... 5'6" .... eyes: "Well, let's see now, I think they're brown." .... glasses .... baseball .... golf .... swimming .... favorite time: two minutes before three! .... roast beef .... mashed potatoes .... college entrance .... movies .... restaurants .... "Ford Theater" .... Paul's .... former stamp enthus­iast— now it's homework .... Latin and science .... born in Cohoes, .... casual clothes .... sport shirts .... Boy Scouts of America .... for­mer Y.M.C.A. member .... C.Y.O. of Our Lady of Victory Church .... Ambition: undecided.
 
     LOYAL BURNETT:  Brown hair .... brown eyes .... 14 years old .... 5'9" .... Favorite period: second (social studies) .... steak and French fries .... chocolate ice cream .... sports: hockey, swimming, baseball ... model ships and airplanes .... glasses .... strawberry short cake topped with whipped cream .... Paul's .... born in Burlington, Vermont .... "Just plain sports clothes" .... Boy Scouts of America .... Youth Fellowship of Memorial Methodist Church .... Homework: "Eh" .... "Arthur Godfrey and His Friends" .... Ambition: forestry expert.
 
 
 
 Classmates Photo
 
 
 
UNIFORMS OR NO   ...
      Our pride in our school has recently been stimulated by the
opening of our new building and more recently by the unveiling  of our new gymnasium. Troy High is now, more than ever, looked up to and admired by people observing our newly acquired "wealth." Think how much prouder we could be if we had a uniformed group to represent us in parades and at games. The opportunity for getting these uniforms has been presented to us with  the coming of the Springfield Team. By merely pushing ourselves a bit, we can take part in this accomplishment by selling tickets and urging people to attend the exhibition.
      In the not too distant future, we may be able to say, "Yes,don't they look nice. That's Troy High's band."
 
Student Council Holds
Interviews Of Coaches
 
    Student Council, in an effort to further school athletic spirit, has arranged for a series of in­terviews of one faculty athletic coach each week over the school P.A. System. The inter­view entitled "Sports Person­ality of the Week" features Dick Schmeltzer as commentator dis­cussing topics related to the po­sitions of the teams and their chances and expected outcome against scheduled opponents.
    Already interviewed were Miss Jane Scullen, Coach Char­les Boland, and Coach George Cooley.
 
 
NEWS BRIEFS * * * * *
 
     Approximately 100 students attended the first of a series of dancing classes, Feb. 19 in the girls' gym. Instructors Mrs. Raymond Henry and Miss Mar­garet Mead gave instruction on the latest step, the "creep." The instructors were accompanied by a pianist who provided mu­sic for dancing. Present were an equal distribution of boys and girls.
     The classes, to be held every Friday during 8th period, are sponsored by Student Council as a non-profit service to stu­dents. Dances to be taught at forthcoming classes are the tango, fox trot and all popular steps.
 
PAUL'S
 
"Dropping into Paul's" has become a custom in the life of a Trojan boy or girl. And who can blame them? Paul's, with its gracious and spacious at­mosphere, has an inviting in­fluence at any time of day or evening. Whatever suits your fancy, Paul's has it, be it an extra special sundae or just a coke. So follow the crowd that's beating the path to Paul's; you'll be glad you did!
 
.   .   .   SHOP   NEWS   .   .   .
 
     Bob Corrigan and Bob Wlodkowski have completed wiring of booths, and Gerry Mangione has built shelves in the stock room.
     Last Thursday when all the lights in the school went out, everyone thought Electrical Shop was responsible because Jim Roti was taking pictures of the shop and the flashes of his camera were seen from the superintendent’s office. Also a smell of rubber was coming from Machine Shop when Mr.Bell was using his rubber cutoff wheel in cutting steel. But then the real trouble was found in the boiler room.
 
 
March 26, 1954 Issue
 
 
CLASSMATES
 
FRESHMEN
By AUGUST SCHUPP
 
SYLVIA DALE: 14 years old .... Hair? "Yes!" Color? "Brown." .... Eyes? "two." Color? Blue" .... likes to watch ice hockey, foot­ball, basketball .... hot fudge sundaes .... popcorn .... French fries .... School 18 .... 5'4" .... loves to talk (for hours!) on the telephone .... casual clothes .... Robert Montgomery on television .... Paul's .... dances .... favorite subjects: social studies and English .... swim­ming .... "I am NOT frivolous!!!" .... hates clothes that "clash" .... Boys: "silly question" .... ambition: author.
 
JOEL MOSKOWITZ: 14 years old .... blue eyes .... brown hair .... 5'3" .... football and swimming .... born in BROOKLYN .... pizza .... known to all loyal associates as "Mosque!" .... New York Yankees .... apple pie .... stamps .... sport clothes .... School 18 .... honor roll .... "Dragnet" and "Superman" .... The Charles' .... curly hair (when he doesn't use "goo") .... A.B.G., U.S.Y., J.C.C., J.Y.L. (Wow!) .... former piano student, but still plays .... favorite sub­ject: study hall!
 
PEGGY CUTLER: 14 years old .... red hair (yes, I said red) .... blue eyes .... 5'4" .... horseback riding .... ice skating .... roller skat­ing .... likes to "go places" .... dancing .... collects: coins, old keys, and post cards .... hot fudge sundaes ....ham 'n eggs .... steak .... likes to wear "crazy clothes" .... School 16 .... honor roll .... news reporter for the Times Record from the 4-H Club .... Acting Sec­retary of the Westminster Fellowship of the Third Presbyterian Church .... Paul's .... "From the Files of Jeffery Jones" .... English major in college .... ambition: news reporter.
 
 
 Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
 
MR. PATTER
By SIMM
    
     Men — Beware! All around and just above, there will soon be secret weapons deliberately designed, perpetrated, and well calculated by the fairer sex to keep you in a state of insanity. What do I mean?
     Hats!! I mean unearthly, crazy mixed-up Easter hats. Already women have been seen sneakily stalking up dark al­leys, clutching and smirking over ominous looking boxes wherein are contained Pierre's very latest creation. These same women rush into their homes, bolt the doors, lock the win­dows, pull the shades, and stash away their hats, content in their fiendish glee that on Easter morning, theirs will be "it."
    If, however, the "its" of past years be indicators of '54's ar­ray, the reaction to them will doubtless include the same ut­ter hysteria mingled with de­spair for the whole human race. For instance, there was the woman last year who de­cided she must be different and original in picking her Easter hat; consequently, her choice consisted in nothing less than a full-fledged, deluxe television antenna. That in itself wasn't really too bad. It's just that every time she opened her mouth out popped Milton Berle!
    Then again, one woman de­cided on a big, big, big hat. However, it was so large that the wind snatched it from her head and carried it off. The hat was found a year later floating upside down in Long Island Sound. At this point there were 462 people living onit, all of whom thought it was the Queen Mary.
    The foregoing examples are merely to warn you. If tonight you should enter your home and find a strange object which has feathers, rolls its eyes, speaks ten languages, has retractable landing gear and contains gardol, don't run. Don't even jump under the rug and quake in fear. On the other hand, do not laugh. Don't convulse into com­pletely unbridled hysteria. Af­ter all, it may be nothing more than your poor, hard-working mother's Easter chapeau.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Victorious Hockey
Team Ends Season
 
     The Purple and Gold stickmen scored a double win over Albany Academy and Catholic High to finish out the season. On Friday afternoon, March 5, Troy blanked Academy 5-0 at the R.P.I. Field House. Led by Ramsey's two goals and one each by Hinsdill, Hall, and Van Arnam, the Flying Trojans dominated the game. Bob Chambers had 18 saves to reg­ister his first shutout of the season.
     On the following night the hockey team played their last game, defeating C.C.H.S., 4-0. Ramsey scored two goals, Hall one, and Topjian one as Cham­bers registered his second shut­out with 20 saves.
     Although Troy is losing six of eleven starters, the outlook for next year is very good. Be­cause of the fine work of Coach Del Vecchio this year, Troy's first in a long time with a hockey team, the future looks promising.
 
 
SHOP NEWS
 
     Several projects have been completed by carpentry for var­ious schools and teachers: Char­les Walker and Mike Sukit — blackboard frame for School 16; Joe Pillsworth and Lawrence Keenan—new nurse's table, re­pairs to old one; Thomas Stoddard and John Granger— checker board top for tilt top table; G. Shea and T. Stoddard filing cabinet for Miss Wood; Carl Bauer — micrometer box for Mr. Bell. The freshmen are beginning work on the roofs on their houses. Breen and Nicsevic have made large porches for their houses.
 
 
April 14, 1954 Issue
 
 
FRESHMEN
By AUGUST SCHUPP
 
ELEANOR BELL
 
     If you ever get a chance to stop at Study Hall 264 during the sixth period, don't fail to do so! If you're wide awake, you'll surely notice Eleanor Bell. (Even if you're not awake, you're sure to see her.) As she sat down beside my desk, she said, "Oh, you don't want to write ME up—well, all right." Eleanor is 15 years old and has brown eyes with hair to match. Her freckles add that "something extra" to her always-present smile, which is usually a slight giggle. Five feet four at her highest point, (the top of her head), she was born at four o'clock on April 23, 1938. Eleanor tells me the first thing she said was "waa," but her father says it was more than that! "I don't like sundaes because they are too fat­tening," says Eleanor. Be sure to look for her bangs. "My favorite subject is Social Studies 9, and I'm a Commercial Student. The place I'd like to be right now is on my honeymoon." Whatever is in Eleanor comes out at the mouth!
     "All right, Eleanor, back to your cage!" Sorry, folks, have to leave now, but be sure to watch for Eleanor Bell!
 
 
                                                               ARON SPILKEN
 
      "Sleep—sleep—sleep." That's what you'll usually find Aron Spilken dreaming about every day during third period in Study Hall 314. "Hurry up, Aron, get to work," says Mrs. Maly; but Aron just goes right on dreaming about chocolate cake, cherry pie, ice cream, steak, Chinese food, and o-o-h so many other things. Aron is 15 years old, 5'4" above the ground, and has brown eyes and hair of the same color. Aron calls himself a "camera bug and a fishing fly!" Born in New London, Conn., he has lived in Hartford, Conn., Miami Beach, Florida, and Troy.
 
 
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LOOK AHEAD
 
     The excessive publicity attendant upon the recent hydrogen bomb explosion has brought to the forefront more clearly than ever one fact: America, and indeed the world, is truly now in a new era—an era which promises to bring more wealth, recreation and education to each individual; an era in which the value of liberty and democracy will increase with each passing day.
    The leaders of government and industry envision a strong America in the Atomic Age and in so doing stress the important role to be played by today's youth. The students in school today will be tomorrow's plumbers, teachers, research scientists, lawyers, statesmen.
     It is a grave challenge for today's youth—this responsibility of controlling the atom, maintaining peace, feeding an ever in­creasing population. Consequently, it is imperative that each and every high school student improve himself and be ready — physically, mentally, and socially to fulfill his obligation in the country's tomorrow.
 
 
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     A mysterious visitor to Miss Mary Foxell's 7th period Eng­lish class was apprehended re­cently by super sleuths George Leibach and Stephen Armstead. The visitor was Oscar, an edu­cation-hungry mouse; the bait, peanut butter!
 
 
 
 
 
                     
 
                              
                                   May 12, 1954 Issue
 
 
                                        1854
 
                                  Through the Years...
                                          By STEPHEN GOTKIS
     FIVE YEARS after the enactment of a law making free the schools throughout New York State, the Board of School  Commissioners approved the establishment of a high school in the city of Troy. These acts were the primary steps in the creation of Troy High School, one of the first five or six free public high schools in the state.
  
    On Jan. 2, 1854, classes were begun in the abandoned Third Ward School building on Sixth Avenue between State Street and Broadway. The first enrollment consisted of forty-seven pupils.
 
   Serving as first principal was DeWitt Clinton Cram, a Dart­mouth graduate and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. His salary was $800 yearly and he held office until 1856.
   
    In 1858 lots were purchased on Fifth Avenue for the pur­pose of building a new high school. When completed, the struc­ture was a three story brick building, trimmed with brownstone and situated near the site of former School 5. The top floor was used for the high school with the two lower stories occu­pied by the Third Ward School. The new high school was open­ed Sept. 5, 1859.
 
    The old Sixth Avenue building, abandoned at the com­pletion of the new school on Fifth Avenue, was destroyed in the great Troy fire of 1862, a disastrous blaze which spread total destruction over seventy-five acres of the city. Fortunately the Fifth Avenue building suffered only minor damages.
 
   Incorporated by the Regents of the University of the State of New York on Jan. 9, 1863, Troy High School issued twenty-nine diplomas in that year, twenty-one to the Class of 1863 and eight to the class of 1862. Since that time well over 10,000 dip­lomas have been received by graduates of Troy High School.
 
   Succeeding Mr. Cram as principal were Martin Marcus, 1856-1869; David Beattie, 1869-1871; Henry A. Pierce, 1871-1882; Harry P. Judson, 1883-1885 (Mr. Judson, probably the most honored Troy High principal, was knighted for his great contribution to the field of education by the governments of France, Prussia, Serbia and Persia); William Edward Mead 1885-1887; Leigh R. Hunt, 1887-1892; James T. McKenna, 1892 1895; and Henry L, Taylor, 1895-1896.
 
    By 1896 the high school occupied the entire Fifth Avenue building. In November of that year the building was severely damaged by fire, forcing classes to meet on the top floor of City Hall (then located on the present site of Barker Park)
 
    The erection of the Renaissance building commenced in 1898. Located on Fifth Avenue, it was the former School 5 and Troy High School Annex. It served as the home of Troy High from 1901 to 1917.
 
     By 1900 the idea of a vocational and trades school for students not desiring to pursue classical education had begun to spread. Under the leadership of Mayor Elias P. Mann, the Board of Education planned such a school to be located on Seventh Avenue between State and Congress Streets (old Troy High)
 
Begun in 1911 the five story brick building was completed in 1913. It was dedicated in that year by Mayor
Cornelius F.Burns. At its completion, the school was considered the leading one of its type and the best equipped in the United States.
 
     Classical courses were still taught in the Fifth Avenue build­ing, while commercial and vocational courses were taught in the new building. The vocational school curriculum included House­hold and Domestic Arts and Manual Training. Manual Training consisted of carpentry, machine and electrical work, and various trades.
 
     In September, 1917, the classical and vocational schools were combined in the Seventh Avenue building as Troy High School with Martin H. Walrath continuing as principal. Mr. Walrath, appointed in 1897 and continuing until 1919, held office 1onger than any other incumbent.
 
     With the turn of the century Troy High School had entered  a new and thrilling era.   Extracurricular activities were introduced and soon played an important part in school life. Debating societies, school publications, service organizations and athletic teams all made their appearance at this time.
 
     TheTroy High School Alumni Association, formed in 1906 had as its first president William B.Frear, class of 1891. The Alumni Association has held banquets for graduating classes each year with the exception of the World War I and World War II years, when it was inactive.
 
     The boys' debating society, Websterian. was formed Septem­ber 28, 1897, and its rival, the Pierians, in 1904. They continued until the Hi-Y replaced them as the foremost boys’ society in the late 1920's. Philomathian, the first girls’ literary society, was formed in December, 1904; its rival, Delphic, in 1915.
 
     Troy High School had organized football, ice-hockey  and baseball teams by 1900. During the first decade of the twentieth century, basketball and track teams were formed. In time, ten­nis, soccer, cross-country and golf were added to the roster of sports at Troy High. The winter of 1953-54 brought a revival of the ice hockey team, which had been dropped many years before. In the near future, a swimming team and a reformed soccer team will in all probability make their debut.
 
     The Troy High School Cadet Corps was organized in May, 1915, but drills were not held until the fall of that year. During World War I, membership in the Corps was required of all phys­ically able boys. Twice each week drill sessions were held. The Corps was in existence until 1920. (Ass't. Sup't. of Schools W. Ken­neth Doyle was a member of the Cadet Corps.)
 
     The Troy Junior Red Cross was organized under the sup­ervision of Miss Nettie B. Hills, Dr. Arvie Eldred and the local chapter of Red Cross in April, 1917. Besides the Junior Red Cross Chapter and the Cadet Corps, Troy High School students contri­buted their time and energy to the war effort by promoting Liberty Bond Drives.
 
     Upon the retirement of Martin Walrath in 1919, Ernest Rob­inson was appointed principal. Under Mr. Robinson, the school and its many activities grew and prospered with the nation in the post-war period. Many of the now accepted social activities were initiated at that time. Included were the Junior Mixer, the Senior Picnic, Baby Day and the Junior Prom, as the "June Hop" was then called.
 
     Plays, produced and directed by the late John E. Howell, with assistance from the English department, became semi-annual af­fairs. During this decade the Summer School (1921) and the Troy High Book Store (1922) made their appearance.
 
     The 1930's with the great depression posed a real problem to the school. Overcrowding necessitated the opening of the Annex in September 1933, which was planned to accommodate the ma­jority of the freshmen. The enrollment in the Annex reached 190 students in 1934 when Mr. Gardner, then Vice-Principal, was in charge. During this period (1930-1934), January as well as June graduations were held.
 
     In the 1930's the Senior Ball was introduced; Student Coun­cil was formed, along with the Purple Key, which became the National Honor Society in 1951.
    
     In   1937, W. Kenneth Doyle was   appointed principal,   suc­ceeding Mr. Robinson. His term brought several innovations to Troy   High.   Girl   cheerleaders   were   introduced   in   1939.   They cheered along with the boys and were coached by Dudley P. Van Arnam, now Superintendent of Schools. The girls were not on their own until the World War II years when boy cheerleaders were discontinued.
 
    Caps and gowns for graduation were first worn in the later 30's. Girls dressed alike for Class Day until World War II, when it became impossible to do so. Class Day was changed to Class Night in 1943 because parents employed in defense work were unable to attend the ceremonies.
 
    Throughout World War II students participated in War Bond Drives. Classes and organizations purchased bonds which were used for the class or presented to the school. Troy High stu­dents sent out a monthly mimeographed newsletter, "The Visi­tor," to all graduates whose addresses were available. Money for the postage was obtained by the Penny-a-Week collection.
 
    At the close of World War II, Troy High again took note of its overcrowded quarters. In the spring of 1947, Mayor John J. Ahern announced the construction of a new high school building to be located on Burdett Avenue. Mayor Ahern, a T.H.S. alumnus, broke the ground for the new building in a ceremony at the Burdett Avenue site on May 17, 1947.
 
    In 1950, W. Kenneth Doyle was appointed assistant Superin­tendent of Schools and Arthur J. North was appointed principal of Troy High.
 
    Work on the new building progressed and at last in Sept., 1952 the "New Troy High School" opened its doors. The building is a multi-million dollar structure and is one of the finest in the country. Its bright, airy classrooms have a maximum capacity of 2,200 students. Its ultra-modern cafeteria and gymnasium are tre­mendous. The finest of equipment is used in the new building. Located on a roomy site, Troy High now sports a large play area and in the future will have its own stadium. These are only a few of the many features of the new school.
 
     The city of Troy has had a high school now for ten decades. During this time Troy High School has been transformed from its humble beginnings into a glorious institution of 1,300 students. It has been located in simple structures and is currently in an elaborate building. Its past hundred years have been proud ones,  but it can look forward to a future of greatness in its new home.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 14, 1954 Issue
 
         DEADLY WEAPONS   .   .   .
 
 
      Some deadly weapons are at this time in the hands of many students of this school. Some are being used quit thoughtlessly and eventually someone will be killed or crippled for life.
     Automobiles can be seen every day, tearing out of the parking lot swerving crazily toward some innocent person, and then turning away at the last second. Two "hot rods" racing down Burdett Avenue at seventy miles per hour or a car parked with ten or more persons is not an uncommon sight. This writer is not exaggerating! He has seen it with his own eyes! Stu­dents walking along Burdett Avenue, sometimes five abreast, make themselves living targets for motor vehicles, especially in the winter when drivers lack complete control of their cars.
   Conscientious students should not hesitate to reprimand ver­bally each reckless driver or pedestrian before something serious occurs. This column will inevitably be ignored by most violators, but if, in the future, one minor fracture or bruise is to be avoided, then these few words shall be deemed priceless.
 
A SHOT IN THE ARM   .   .   .
 
    It is common knowledge to the upperclassmen and particu­larly to the seniors whose freshmen year was spent at the old building and the Annex, that Troy High school spirit has been at its ebb. Just what has caused this student apathy?
 
   The newness of the building, the hugeness of its structure, a let-down in the functions of student organizations (not entirely brought about by the students themselves), and the absence of a suitable auditorium in which to convene in assemblies seem to us as only a few of the many reasons.
 
    Now, what is being done?
   Enthusiastic is the adjective to describe President James Renjilian's Student Council program. The Freshmen Orientation Week was a well-planned success. We hope it will pay dividends through the Class of '58's history in Troy High. Pre-game pep rallies and weekly low admission dances are just two of the many other things planned.
 
We on this newspaper pledge ourselves to cooperate with Student Council in every possible manner.
 
 
 
                                                                              Classmates
 
SOPHOMORES
By Carol Connally
 
AUGUST SHUPP
     August Shupp, better known as "Gary," has been a mem­ber of the Challenger staff for two years. This former Student Council representative likes steaks, French fries, sleep, girls, straw­berry milk shakes, banana splits, and popular music. Baseball, football, and the Cleveland Indians are tops with him. French is the subject that he likes best. Gary, who plays both the piano and organ, belongs to the Young People's Fellowship of St. John's Episcopal Church. Gary is an ex-Boy Scout whose favorite expres­sion is "real gone." Next in line are college and television school in New York City; then on to television announcing. We'll all be looking forward to the day when we shall see Gary on television.
 
                                                                JOYCE CONNORS
     Joyce Connors, known to some as "Joy," is a cute trick with brown hair and eyes, who registers every morning in homeroom 212. A Student Council representative for two years, Joyce likes "working on Student Council." Tennis, skating, and swimming rate high with her, as do world history and typing. You'll find Joyce rooting for T.H.S. at all the games. Joyce dislikes people who lack school spirit. Dancing and chatting on the telephone are some of her favorite pastimes. Joyce intends to enter Albany Business College after finishing high school. To be a private sec­retary is her future aim.
                                                                            
       
                                                November 5, 1954 Issue
                                                                       
                                                                  SOPHOMORES     
                                                            By Carol Connally
                                                               
                                                                   SUE MOORE 
   Guess Who?   
   Listen you cats and you shall hear of a bundle of energy who always greets you with a smile and "what's new?" Football, hockey, swimming, horseback riding, walking . . . she digs them the most. Spanish, dancing, laughing, Paul's, tuna fish sandwiches, turkey, and movies really rate with this girl. She suffers from a common ailment known as "homework." She is Student Council represen­tative for homeroom 232. Can you guess who she is? I'll give you another hint. She has brown hair and eyes and lots of freckles. You guessed it! She's Sue Moore, the R.O.T.B. (Right on the Beam) Kid.
 
         ELEANOR FLUBACHER
 
   Scene: Study Hall 314.
   Character: Eleanor Flubacher (I'll say she is!)
   Eleanor is gazing out the window. She is dreaming, and, of all places, in a study hall. Flu (that's what they call her) is dreaming of a variety of things. She is thinking about ham­burgers at Jack's, roller skating at Guptill's, and banana splits at Paul's. She just remembered the Student Council meeting after school. Speaking of meetings, Flu, there is a 4-H meeting tomorrow night. Well, she's dreaming again. She is thinking about the dress she is making for a 4-H project. My goodness, the period is almost over and she doesn't have that composition finished. Well, the dream is over and Eleanor is back to work.
 
 
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Students Criticize
Lunch Period Length
 
 Question:  Do you think the lunch period is...long enough?
       Judie Levine,  '56 -- "No by the time we get hot lunches, there are only a few minutes left for eating."
       Carol Haldeman, '57 -- "There is not enough time because almost as soon as we sit down to eat we are being dismissed."     
       Charlie Staro, "58 -- "There is plenty of time for the ones who do not buy their lunches, but it is harder for the ones who have to wait in line."
       Dick Caldwell, '57 -- "It's long enough if you don't fool around, and just stick to eating."
       Lorraine Colvin, '58 -- "It should be longer; the lines are so long that everyone doesn't have adequate time to eat."
      Chris Henry, "55 -- "I think it should be longer; there just isn't enough time."
 
MEET CITY RIVALS
 
  Arch-foe CCHS will be the Horses' opponent Nov. 12 in the season finale. Victory in this long rivalry is important to both teams. Troy has not lost to the Crusaders since '51 and a triumph this year will keep their non-league mark a per­fect 3-0. Overall the two clubs stand — Troy 2-3, CCHS 1-3. Last year the Purple and Gold scored a 13-7 success against the Crusaders, and both squads having lost their '53 quarter­backs—Troy's Bob Fox and the Crusaders' John Koval — this year's tilt may be as tight as ever.
 
THS Students' Window
Scenes Capture Prizes
 
     The windows of Frear's pro­vided a transparent background for the supernatural creations of future artists from Troy area schools, Oct. 31.
     Troy High emerged victorious from this Halloween battle with Rita Brust and Carla Good­rich capturing first place and Shane Rooney and Barbara Bassett receiving second prize.
     Other Troy High painters who added to the ghostliness of Frear's corner were Laura Decker, Eleanor Bell, Caroline Julian, and John Shantz, who were awarded prizes, also.
  
 
 
 Editor Visits Station WPTR;
Brings Back Assorted Comments
 
   The operation of a local radio station was the topic of a recent discussion for high school newspaper workers in Albany. Bob Snyder, local radio and TV announcer, con­ducted the program at radio station WPTR's headquarters in the Hotel Ten Eyck. Editor Norman Chodikoff and re­porter Gary Schupp, representing The Challenger, were quite surprised at some of the things they saw and heard there.
    Red-headed announcer Pat Ryan, with whom Saturday night wrestling fans are famil­iar, expressed an opinion con­cerning the importance of the quality of a voice in radio and TV.
A deep resonant voice, he stated, is less important in TV than in radio today. As an illustration, he quipped that Arthur Godfrey's voice sounded like "scratching sandpaper over a snare drum."
 
—Value Of Radio
    The "chaos" which ensued in the station after the recent Mc­Carthy hearings and WPTR's giant 50,000 watt transmitter "were also mentioned. 
 
     When asked whether TV would soon take the place of radio, studio designer and en­gineer W. Russell David re­plied. "It'll be a long time before TV takes the place of radio." He insisted that "you can't look at TV in a car" and that WPTR's night audience is only slightly less than its daytime audience.
     Introduced were members from all departments of the stu­dio including general manager Leo Rosen, production manager Ken Parker, and news commen­tator Hal Robator. Mr. Robator maintained that "you can't beat radio as far as news coverage is concerned."
The "chaos" which ensued in the station after the recent Mc­Carthy hearings and WPTR's giant 50,000 watt transmitter" were also mentioned.
                                           
 
                                           December 3, 1954 Issue
 
      Classmates
       
                                                                                      SOPHOMORES
                                                              By Carol Connally                                           
 
RICHARD   HOGAN
 
    So there you are and here I am and here is "Hoagy." You know him. Sure you do.
    His course is Shop and Business. Industrial Arts, band and orchestra are "the greatest." Bad weather and chop suey are re­jected, while music, movies, dances and television are accepted. "Don't panic!" Hoagy likes girls, too. Outside of school, his activi­ties include football, baseball and working at Loft's Candy Store. And that ain't all. After high school "Hoagy" hopes to attend Hud­son Valley Technical School and eventually work in the telephone company.
 
BARBARA SWEENEY
    Well, here I am again and here is Barb and she is a George Gobel fan, too. Alrighty. Student Council, Library Club and the Campfire Girls top the list.
    You can never tell; you might see her at Jack's sometime munching on a hamburger. Barb thinks Bermudas and knee socks are the "rage" and everybody knows that.
   Jumpin' Jiminy and there's more to come. Swimming, ice skating, baseball and listening to Eddie Fisher records are favorites, too. Albany Business College and a secretarial job is her goal. So there you are.
                                                                          
 
                                                 Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sophs Reveal Mascot;
Plan Contest For Name
 
     A nameless horse suffering from an inferiority complex ap­peared this morning in the lob­by show case. A group of soph­omores, feeling sorry for the poor creature, is therefore spon­soring a contest to name him. A prize of a pair of tickets to any T.H.S. home basketball game is being offered.
    Having found the horse roam­ing around the grounds of Troy High School, four sophomores, Betty Ann Fell, Sylvia Dale, Janet Hoffsis, and Cornelia McMann, after a wild chase, cap­tured it and decided to make it into a mascot for Troy High. With the supervision of Miss Myrtle Fletcher and Miss Kath­leen McTavey, the girls took the Trojan Horse to the shops to be groomed under the fine treat­ment and care of Raymond Hen­ry, Frank Quinn, and the Car­pentry Shop. The Trojan Horse was made a Troy High mascot. It was shod by Alexander White and the Machine Shop; the tail was contributed by Betty Guida.
    The Troy High Horse will make its first game appear­ance next Friday night at the Amsterdam game in the boys' gym. At that time its name will be disclosed and the win­ner of the contest will be an­nounced.
    Entries for the contest should be placed in the box in Room 112.
 
 
Cheerleaders Announce
JV's, Dance Profits
 
     New members of the Jayvee Cheerleading squad announced at the Cheerleaders' Dance, Nov. 16, were: Ellen Miller, Gail Bonesteel, Rose Miller, Mary Lou Schatz, Joyce Conners, Carol Masden, Carolyn Cook. Joan Folmsbee and Janet Hoffsis were chosen as Jayvee sub­stitutes and Phyllis Cutler will substitute on the varsity squad.
    With more than 300 attending the dance, a profit of $60.00 was made.
                                
 
THS Cafeteria, Staff
Receive County Award
   
The Troy High School cafe­teria recently received a plac­ard from the Rensselaer County Health Department signifying that it not only meets the pub­lic health requirements for food practices set by the Health De­partment, but also that all its staff have attended the food-handlers courses presented by the department.
    Dr. Andrew C. Fleck, health commissioner, said that the Troy High School cafeteria might well serve as a model for anyone wishing to study rest­aurant equipment and practices.
 
                                                                         
 
                                                  January 20, 1955 Issue
 
SOPHOMORES
By Carol Connally
 
DONALD MANDELBAUM
 
     "Mandy" is 5 feet 5 inches tall topped with brown hair. Stu­dent Council alternate for homeroom 226, he is also a Challenger reporter. Biology and algebra really rate, while Latin and English "aggravate." Ice-skating, swimming, and basketball occupy his time when he's not at A.B.G., U.S.Y., J.C.C., Jewish Youth Coun­cil, and Boy Scout meetings. Stamp collecting, photography, and sport clothes are among his many interests. All this and the honor roll, too! The future foresees Donny as a successful optometrist.
 
SHEILA MILLER
 
     Brown hair and blue eyes has this cute miss! She has many hobbies which occupy her lime, such as, horses, eating (nix on lima beans), dancing. Dramatics Club, 4-H, Dairy Club and Youth Fellowship of the Pawling Avenue Methodist Church. Sheila plays the accordion, too. She is taking a College En­trance course and intends to enter a secretarial school when she graduates from Troy High.
 
 
 
 
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Miss Patter
By BUNNY
 
     Immediately following every period of six weeks THS stu­dents take time out for the "pause that depresses," namely, report-card distribution. It is quite evident that there are var­ious feelings toward this cus­tom.
     Ordinarily, one may divide these feelings between two dis­tinct types of students. The first type is the student who mar­ches proudly up to the teacher's desk, completely confident that he is getting straight A's. Sec­ondly, there is the extreme-op­posite type, the student (?) who has resigned his will to the in­evitable and is prepared to face the "commencement of the cul­mination."
    After the usual routine of ob­taining the marks, which some­times proves surprising, the students discuss either their "remarkable intelligence" or the way the teachers "underes­timate their ability." One very seldom finds a student who ac­knowledges getting what he ac­tually deserves.
    The class "brains," not in­cluding the rare type genius students who take everything in their stride, usually have their minds completely occu­pied with school-work at all times, and seldom utter a word of less than ten letters no mat­ter whom they are talking to. The individuals who seldom get passing grades are the one who answer test questions as fol­lows:
    In biology: A skeleton is a person with his insides out and his outsides off.
    In history: On Washington's trip across the Delaware two men were frozen to death but they reached the other side safely.
   These answers would qualify the applicant for only two things; (a) an immediate sanity test, or (b) a position as sales­man of hot water bottles in the equatorial territory. What can the teachers do???!!!
 

 

Challenger Begins Shop Series;
Views Industrial Arts Program
By GARY SCHUPP
     This is the first of a series of three articles to appear in the Challenger for the purpose of better acquainting the students of Troy High School with the activities and cour­ses of study that take place in the shops. This first article will deal with the two Industrial Arts Shops.
 
     There are two Industrial Arts Shops which combine to form one course for one year, Industrial Arts I. The students taking this one-year course spend the first semes­ter in either one of the two shops, and the second sem­ester in the other. The first Industrial Arts shop is taught by Wilfred Lagoe. During the one semester that the boys are in his shop, Mr. Lagoe in­structs them in three fields: printing, metal work, and electricity. After the first semester is completed, the boys change shops. Those in Mr. Lagoe's shop go to John Hennessey's shop, and the boys from his shop go to Mr. Lagoe's shop. Mr. Hennessey teaches woodworking, ceram­ics, and textiles. Therefore, during the course of the en­tire school year, which is two semesters, the boys taking the Industrial Arts I course are instructed in six different fields: printing, metal work, electricity, ceramics, wood­working, and textiles.
 
     During this first year, the boys receive only general in­struction in each of the six fields, and the course is thought of as purely exploratory. After completing the year in Indus­trial Arts I, a boy may do one of three things. If he finds that he isn't interested in any of the fields studie, he may use the course as a school elective, and proceed with study of other subjects that interest him. If he finds that he is interested in any two of the fields he has studied, he may major in those  two fields, receiving one year's instruction in each field, or, if he finds that he is interested in only one of those fields, he may major in it, and receive two year's instruction in that field. He may find that he has a gen­uine interest in one field to the extent that he may desire to prepare his vocation in that field. If so, he may enroll in a trade educational course deal­ing entirely with that field.
 
     In Industrial Arts, as a part of general education in the school, the student finds a practical use for much of the basic knowledge he has gain­ed in his other classes. From English class, he learns spell­ing and composition for set­ting type; from mathematics class, he learns adding and subtracting for figuring a bill of material; from science class, he learns forming ma­terials according to their properties into finished prod­ucts; from art class, he learns how to design projects; and from his mechanical drawing class, he learns how to plan and layout his project.
 
     Industrial Arts, as a school subject, is the broad study of the materials, organization, tools, processes, products, jobs, and human relations of industry.
                          
 
 
February 18, 1955 Issue
 
Classmates
 
SOPHOMORES
 By Carol  Connolly
 
CAROL MASTAN
 
     Here comes "Beany" down the hall. She's one of our Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, you know. She keeps limber by playing tennis and volleyball. Bowling and skating are tops in Beany's book. This girl's really hep! School dances and "Paul's" after games are favorites, not to forget the Commercial Club.
     Her pet peeve is a "blue Monday." Typing and shorthand are Carol's best subjects. After high school she plans to attend Mildred Elly Secretarial School and eventually become a private secretary.
 
JACK McCABE
 
     The subject that really rates with Mac is gym and to prove his athletic ability, he is on the Varsity football and the Junior Varsity basketball teams. Swimming is another favorite. Jack's interests are not confined. He likes to ride horses when he is not studying biology, another of his favorite subjects.
     Friendly people are just great, but talkative people can "get lost!", as far as Jack is concerned. Jack is uncertain as to the college he is to attend, but he intends to become an elec­trical engineer.
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
AN END TO INTOLERANCE……
    
     The supreme desire and goal of millions of Americans today is world peace. Yet some of these people are under the mistaken impression that world peace can exist along with racial and reli­gious intolerance. They fail to realize that even if every country in the world were on friendly terms with every other country, this intolerance within the countries would obliterate all hopes of world peace.
     Troy High School is a miniature "melting-pot." Its students are of many different races, religions, and national origins. It is of utmost importance that no student pass judgment upon any other student on the basis of religion or national origin. If one does, he is a falure as an American citizen and an enemy of true humanity.
 
 
Carpentry, Sheet Metal Shops
Develop Vocational Skills
By ED ROBINSON
Editors'   Note:     This   is   the   second   in   a   series   of   three  articles   covering   the vocational   courses   offered   to   students   of   Troy   High   School.
 
     Students who are interested in carpentry and possess the aptitude for carpentry work may be enrolled in the two year carpentry program. This is a single unit shop which deals strictly in the training of the student for the wood­working trade and prepares him with the required knowl­edge and skills of an advanced apprentice.
 
     Under this program, in­struction is given in the meth­od of analyzing and planning operations required in wood construction. Special empha­sis is placed on the basic skills of measurements and the use of hand tools. Students are re­quired to construct carefully scaled models of homes for the purpose of acquiring ex­perience in roof-framing, stair-building, and other de­tails of home construction.
 
      During the first year the stu­dent spends three hours daily under the direction of Frank Quinn in the shops. Instruction includes: care, use and storage of hand tools; layout, planning, and construction of houses and house sections.
 
     During the second year the student advances to: woodwork­ing, including selecting the ma­terial, safe working procedure, use of tools and methods of fin­ishing; cabinet-making, includ­ing designing and reading plans, selecting materials, mak­ing joints, gluing, assembling and application of hardware, and wood finishing with stains and varnishes and their proper method of selection, application and drying time.
 
     To students interested in sheet metal and electric welding, a two-year  course is offered under the same plan as the carpentry plan under the instruction of Mr. White. The technique of drafting sheet metal patterns and their construction is taught in this course. Special attention is given to developing skill in the use of hand tools, machines, metal forming and soldering. Instruction is given in the nature of metals and methods of uniting them by welding.
 
     There is a special room which houses A.C. and D.C. electric welding equipment.  In the main shop there are tables for sheet metal pattern drafting, lay-out benches, and an electric spot welder that "sews" sheets of metal together.
 
     The course of instruction in­cludes the care and use of hand tools;   care  and   operation   of machinery; proper use of acids, heating  and forging the sold­ering   copper   and   the   proper method of soldering; sketching of working drawings by various methods;   technique   and types of welding and welding joints.
 
     All students who success­fully pass the requirements of either   of   the   shop   courses,receive TwoYear Vocational Certificates   and   may   apply these earned credits toward the completion of a regular four year high school certifi­cate, if desired.
 
    Young men in grade 8A or high school who expect to take an Industrial High School Course (Shop Course)next Sep­tember at Troy High School must register and try an en­trance examination in Troy High on Saturday,June 4th.
 
 
March 11, 1955 Issue
 
THS Observes Self-Conduct Week;
Students Replace Faculty Monitors
 
     Self Conduct Week was initiated yesterday in the THS cafeteria as an experiment in student control. Student monitors relieved faculty members of their duties of supervison. Sponsored by Student Council with the cooperation of faculty cafeteria committee, S-C week will continue through Thursday, March 17.
 
    S-C Week is the result of efforts of Student Council and students' suggestions.    If the project is a success, a student vote will determine the con­tinuation of the program throughout the remainder of the school year.
 
    Duties and responsibilities of student monitors selected from junior and senior classes were outlined by the faculty cafe­teria committee and the Student Council Executive Board.
 
    Chairmen of S-C week are James Renjilian and Jean Martucci. Members of their com­mittee are: Vic Gilbert, Bruce Borthwick, Diana Malkonian, Thelma Malkonian, Marilyn Stewart and Mel Rappaport.
 
    The orientation program dur­ing the beginning of the week included skits and a panel dis­cussion on the subject of S-C week. Other publicity was car­ried on by the poster commit­tee and spot announcements.
 
 
 
 
Classmates
 
 SOPHOMORES
By Carol Connally
 
TANYA DEE
    
     Sunshine's hobby is, of all things, people. She belongs to the French Club, here at school and is a
4-H Club member. "Joie de vivre" is her motto. "Holy Crow," does she ever like English and history! Other likes include clothes in general, reading, movies, school and last, but not least, boys (and girls). Tanya just does not like. . . overshoes (and I don't blame her). After high school she plans to attend college and study art, and later become an interior decorator.                                        
 
GEORGE DOODIAN
    
"Howdy, Cousin!" George is a member of the one and only Troy High Hockey Team. Naturally his favorite sport is hockey. Lacrosse is tops, too. He belongs to the Knights of Col­umbus Lacrose League. George just "can't see spelling." Nix on algebra, too. Mechanical drawing is a favorite of this 5'7" skate demon. He likes good clothes, cars, food, and among other things, "girls." George hopes to go to college and become a draftsman, but the future is still undecided.
 
 
Classmates photo
 
 
 
MEET THE CHALLENGE   .   .   .
 
     A recent THS poster proclaimed, "If you want your freedom, you'll have to deserve it!"
 
     This one poster has epitomized the thought behind Self-Con­duct Week. Troy High students now have an opportunity to show that they can conduct themselves without the aid of faculty monitors.
 
     Will this Student Council plan be successful? We must prove that we do deserve our freedom. We must remember that if this plan succeeds for one week, it will be continued for the remainder of the year.
 
     This is another chance to show our maturity as high school students. It is up to us to support S.C. and make S-C Week a success.
 
 
THS Icers Take League
Cup With 6-0 Record
 
     Troy High's hockey team, on the strength of a 6-0 record this winter, became the first champions of the newly formed Northeastern District League. At a ceremony fol­lowing the final game, Coach Gene DelVecchio received the Paul Robinson Trophy, emb­lematic of the league champ­ionship, from Mrs. Robinson. The trophy, donated by An­dy's Sporting Goods, is named in honor of Paul Robinson, late Catholic High coach. At a school assembly last week. Coach Del Vecchio presented the trophy to co-captains Bill McNeil and Bob Hinsdill, who in turn presented it to Prin­cipal Arthur North.
 
 
Hockeymen Finish With 9-0
Win Over Academy
 
     Troy High's hockey team wound up its second and most successful season last week, scoring three more victories in the Northeastern High School League.
 
     The Horses downed Catholic High    Feb.    18,    3-0    on    the strength   of   goals   by   defensemen.   Bob Hinsdill netted one unassisted    goal    and    another on an assist by Ray Topjian. Al Kehn also registered unassisted.
 
    Feb. 21 found the Trojans clinching the league title by crushing LaSalle,  6-0.     Bob Hinsdill opened the scoring, firing in two first period goals. Second period goals by Ray Topjian and George Doodian increased the Purple lead, and last period tallies by George Tourajian and Warren Bovie sewed it up.
 
      Concluding the league season Feb. 25, the Horses defeated Albany Academy 9-0. Eustace opened the scoring on an assist by Kehn. McNeil tallied on an assist from Topjian, and Price scored unassisted. In the second period Topjian lit the lamp on a pass from Van Arnam, Hins­dill scored on an assist from Brant Kehn, and Doodian con­verted a pass from Bovie. Dood­ian scored again to open the third period, taking a pass from Brant Kehn. Al Kehn scored on an assist from McNeil, and Hall closed out the scoring on an assist from Young.
 
     The Horses added a 6-0 league mark to their 10-3 overall record. Highlights of the season included capturing of the Paul Robinson Trophy, a third place finish in the Lake Placid tourney, and victories over Northwood and New Rochelle. Bill McNeil led the scorers, while Tom Connery and Ray Rockwell combined for five shut-outs.
                            
 
  April 1, 1955 Issue 
      
 
                                                                 Classmates
 
   SOPHOMORES
By Carol Connally
 
                                                                               
                                                                  FRANK FISCHER
 
     Frank has a nickname. Can you guess what it is? Frank plays the trumpet in Troy High's band. He also played J.V. and Varsity Football. Track rates with Frank, too.
     Frank likes Paul's banana splits, steaks, jazz, dancing, and last but not least, girls. Algebra is Frank's favorite subject but French just doesn't click.
      Frank's aim is to become a business manager after attending Syracuse Business College.
By the way, his nickname is ... "Fish."
 
JEAN COLLIER
 
    "I hate boots!" says Jeanie and I don't blame her one bit. Five foot four inch Jeanie does favor coke and ice cream. Pink is just the color to really catch her eye. English is her favorite subject.   Biology?? . . . (silence) . . . "well-1-1 it's all right."
    Swimming, hockey games and football games are tops with Jean.
    Right now Jean is vice-president of the Christian Endeavor Group of the First Reformed Church of Wynantskill. The fu­ture finds Jeanie as a dental hygienist
                 
 
 
 
 
RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY   .   .   .
 
     The "self-conduct" experiment seems to be producing favor­able results. There has, so far, been no major or alarming disorder on the part of students in the cafeteria. If, however, the few ob­jectionable aspects of the program should begin to enlarge, com­plete failure of the system would be inevitable.
     Many students do not want to realize that monitors are giv­ing up their own free time to perform a very unpleasant task for the benefit of all. Respect for these monitors is still lacking. Many a constructive bit of advice on their part results in derision. Several students still leave their tables and chairs in a condition which would be frowned upon by a well-trained pig! Crowding at the entrance or sneaking out before dismissal shows disrespect for an efficient system of law and order. Any sensible, thoughtful person can easily foretell the seriousness of an accident under such conditions.
     This message should serve as both a warning and a plea; a warning that disregard for the law will, in the long run, prove harmful to the entire group, and a plea for respect of one's peers, a "must" for the future of America.
 
 

 

Shop Courses To Be Expanded;

Machine, Electricity Emphasized

 
By GARY SCHUPP
 
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the third in a series of three articles dealing with the Shop Courses offered at Troy High School. The first article explained the two Industrial Arts Shops; the second. Sheet Metal and Carpentry Shops; and the third, Machine Shop and Industrial Electricity Shop.
 
     Troy now offers four courses in trade and technical education; namely, carpentry, electricity, machine shop, and sheet metal. Plans are on the way to start a fifth course. Trade and technical courses are now two years in length. This time will be increased to three and in some cases four years in the future. All courses lead to a State Industrial High School Certificate or a four year high school diploma.
    The purpose of each trade course is to train young men in the essentials of trade, to teach them subjects closely related to the trade, and to give such other instruction as will point the way to better citizenship and a desire to continue study after leaving school. 
    Each trade student spends six hours per day in school, like any other high school student. One half of this time is spent in the shop, and the other half is spent in the study of related and academic subjects. In all shop subjects, students are en­couraged to read trade and tech­nical books.
     One of the main objectives of the MACHINE SHOP course is to provide the student with enough standard industrial in­formation and practice to enable him to qualify as an advanced apprentice or machine operator. This course also helps to pro­vide a foundation for a student to enable him to learn a useful life's work.
     Three hours a day are spent in this course for a two-year period. All equipment is pro­vided by the school, including approximately forty standard industrial machines.
     Above all, the Machine Shop course tries to approximate modern industrial practices with regard to safety, projects required, and good working ha­bits. 
     The INDUSTRIAL ELEC­TRICITY course covers basic theory and trade practice of industrial electricity. In theory, it covers such basic fundamentals as the principle of operation and general char­acteristics of batteries, basic laws and circuiting, D.C. and A.C. fundamentals, D.C. and A.C. machines, and basic elec­tronics.
    The course also covers various wiring methods and code re­quirements for the installation of electrical equipment. The projects made by the students are made as practical as possi­ble and simulate actual indus­trial conditions, being perform­ed in booths or in a model bun­galow.
    No text books are required for the course, but many refer­ence books are used. A note­book is required and all stu­dents keep a record of their var­ious jobs in the notebook.
    Industrial Electricity pre­pares the student to follow elec­tricity as a trade in many fields such as electrical construction, electrical maintenance and re­pair, electrical motor repair, ba­sic electronics, and appliance installation and repair. It also prepares the student for further study of electricity in any of its many fields.
    Young men in grade 8A or high school who expect to take an industrial High School Course (Shop Course) next Sep­tember at Troy High School must register and try an en­trance examination at 8 a.m., on Saturday, June 4 at the school.
 
Challenger Rates 2nd;
Staff Plans Banquet
 
     The Challenger was awarded a second place rating for schools with enrollments of 1001-1500 students in the recent thirty-first annual Columbia Scholas­tic Press Association Contest.
 
 
April 29, 1955 Issue
 
 
Classmates
 
 
    SOPHOMORES
     By Carol Connally
 
DIANA MALKONIAN
 
    Here's a gal you ought to know! "Di" is a 5'5" bundle of "axons" ... I mean "energy." She loves to be with friends (her pet peeve is an untrue, insincere friend). In school she likes biology, Latin and history. "Di" just dotes on historical novels.She is a member of the Challenger staff, of Student Council, of the orchestra and co-chairman of the Sophomore Dance. Outside activities include A.Y.F., listening to the radio and throwing par­ties (Yes, Di, we heard about that party).
    After high school "Di" hopes to attend either Syracuse Uni­versity or N.Y.U. After that her future is still undecided.
 
BRANT KEHN
 
     Ladies and gentlemen! Introducing the one, the only Brant Kehn, the boy who was born with skates on his feet. His sport?  . . . "you betchum" . . . hockey. He is on the hockey team.
Lacrosse and baseball come in close behind hockey. Brant participates in intramural sports, too.
    As for school. Brant likes history and French, but he thinks there is "too much homework." Girls, good clothes, Friday and Saturday nights are just fine with this boy. But oh, those rainy days!
     St. Lawrence and geology loom ahead for Brant.
 
                                        
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Carousel   To Whirl Tomorrow
At Annual Sophomore Dance
 
     Sophomores and their guests will transform the boys' gym into a whirling "merry-go-round" at the Sophomore "Carousel" tomorrow night.
     Music, furnished by the "Moonlight Serenaders," a group composed largely of R.P.I, students, will be in progress from 8:30-11:30 p.m.
    Tickets at 60 cents may be pur­chased from Brenda Powell, Stephen Armstead, members of the ticket committee, in the hall, or at the door.
    "Carousel" co-chairmen are Allen Thomas and Diana Malkonian. Committee heads in­clude Janet Hoffsis, Peggy Cut­ler—decorations; Donald Mandelbaum, Tanya Dee—publicity; Brenda Powell, Stephen Armstead—tickets; Barbara Forres­ter, Judy Pfeiffer—invitations.
     Other chairmen include: Ray­mond Miller, Nancy Chard — posters; Lance Stoker, Carol Haldemen — orchestra; Jackie Hayes, Joel Moskowitz—enter­tainment; Tom Sheary, Carol Karsarjian — refreshments; Virginia Dehnert, Brant Kehn —checkroom; Michalene Karpiak, Joe La Valley—door.
     Co-chairman, Diana Malkonian remarks, "I personally guar­antee that anyone who comes to 'Carousel' will have a good time."
 
 
LET'S SUPPORT . . .
 
    Spring fever and laziness beckon typewriters. The most efficient and pleasant-to-use typewriters are to be found at Troy Typewriter and Supply Company. Logic, then, proves that Troy Typewriter and Sup­ply Company is "the" firm at which one should purchase his typewriter. There'll be no more drudgery of hand written papers which often appear un­tidy. Neatness proves reward­ing.
     Troy Typewriter and Supply Company also services typewriters.                           —Adv.
 
                   
 
May 20, 1955 Issue
 
 
Classmates
 
 SOPHOMORES
 By Joel Moskowitz
             
                                                               PETER ROSENTHAL
                     
                                
                                                         Weight 160 — height 6'2".
                                                         If you're a girl, he's for you!!
                                                        A yellow Buick is his speed.
                                                        College Entrance is his creed.
                                             J.V. basketball had a star center.
                                                        Yet history class, he's afraid to enter!!                 
                                             The Charles is his favorite place to eat.
                                                        Their chocolate sodas can't be beat.
                                                        To Student Council he gives his best.
                                                        He'll be a business man with plenty of zest!
                                                        Beating the drums is his favorite hobby.
                                                        Syracuse U. may soon be his lobby.
                                             Pete Rosenthal is this boy's label.
                                                        In case you didn't quite get this fable.
                                               
 
                                                                                       STEPHEN ARMSTEAD
 WANTED — (an underworld dispatch) ----
 
     Be on the lookout for . . . Stephen Armstead . . alias Steve. He is wanted in five homerooms for various charges such as being on the honor roll, taking a college entrance course, being on the varsity swimming team, belonging to Student Council and many others. On several occasions he has been seen eating steaks at Callaghan's restaurant. It's just this type of guy who makes the world a decent place to live in, and makes it rough on us crooks. Do we want someone like this roaming freely through our streets? . . .
     If you see him do not apprehend since he is clever and also is 6 ft. tall and weighs 170 lbs. However, be sure to contact your local penitentiary. If there is none in your locale, call Ossining 7263-8572-36.
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
June 15, 1955 Issue
 
 
NEWS BRIEFS . . .
 
   Barbara Miller, Jerry Chapnick, and Douglas Kallenburg recently received honorable mention in the annual Latin contest sponsored by the Latin Teachers Association of the Eastern District.  Barbara and Jerry entered the Latin III division; Douglas and Warren Bovie participated in the Latin II division.
                                 *          *            *             *             *
 
  Carol Mastan, '57 was announced the winner of the annual intramural badminton tournament by Mrs. Jane Bartis.  Ruth DeWitt, '56 was second in the semi-elimination tournament.  Sixteen girls entered the tournament and each girl played at least two games.
 
 
October 14, 1955 Issue
 
 
Classmates
 
 
JUNIORS
By Joel Moskowilz
 
BARBARA FORESTER
 
     Calling all boys! Calling all boys! Be on the lookout for a 5'5" redhead. She may be found in the Troy High building between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. The most recent info we have states that she's a Phil pledge, exchange editor of the Challenger, former co-chairman of the invitation committee of the Sophomore dance, and besides all of this she has been on the honor roll since she was a freshman. This gal is crazy about football and hockey games, and can always go for a soda at the "Charles." If further information is required, her name is in the telephone book. Who is she? Who is she, the man asks! Why no other than Barbara Forester.
 
                                                                  GEORGE LEE 
 
   Geneva (.P.) . . .As the delegates arrive, the flashbulbs are lluminating the scene like a million firecrackers. And on hand of course, is that world famous photographer, George Lee. Mr. Lee, would you please tell the readers how you got your start on this wonderful career?
 
 —Why I'd be glad to. It all started when I was staff photographer for the Challenger.
 
 —Mr. Lee, let's not be so modest; you see, George Lee was on the soccer and track team, a member of the Science Club, and also one of the photographers for the school yearbook, the Dardanian.
 
—Well I see the president coming down the ramp so I'll be leaving.
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
 
THS Girls Join
NGAA Sports Program
 
 
    This year Student Council has initiated the National Girls' Athletic Association into Troy High. Under the guidance of Miss Jean Hemingway the girls hope to have play days with other schools and hold compe­titions within T.H.S. The fall program includes soccer, field hockey, tennis, and archery.
    Elected to head G.A.A. were: president, Sally Lundy; vice-president, Ruth de Witt; secretary, Carolyn Schultz; treasurer, Carol Haldeman. The following executive board was also elected: freshmen—Rose­mary Thomas and Lillian Pow­ers: sophomores—Leith Filley and Carol Hartnagle; juniors— Sue Moore and Barbara Fores­ter: seniors—Nancy Simmonds and Sylvia George.
 
                            
   NOVEMBER 4, 1955 ISSUE
  
Thomas, Malkonian
To Lead Junior Class
 
     The class of '57 recently placed its trust in the leader­ship of Allen Thomas by elect­ing him to the class presidency. Other elected officers include vice-president, Diana Malkon­ian; secretary, Carol Kasarjian; treasurer, Bernice Spoon.
     The executive board includes the four elected officers and the appointed members, Douglas Kallenburg, Barbara Pitaniello, Michael Walker, Virginia Dehnert, and Richard Hogan.
     Working together will not be a new experience for Allen and Diana since they were co-chair­men of the Sophomore Dance. Allen's other activities include Student Council, Science Club, and "Clarion."
     Diana has also participated in Student Council, Challenger, Philomathian, orchestra, and Centennial Steering Commit­tee.
 
 
 
 
Junior Tops THS
Essay Contestants
 
     Patricia Douglass '57, was named T.H.S. winner of the an­nual Fire Prevention Essay Contest. Her entry will be en­tered in the city finals.
 
 
CLASSMATES
 
JUNIORS
By Joel Moskowitz
 
DOUGLAS KALLENBURG
 
     Tonight our guest is the very eminent physicist Douglas Kallenburg. "Me!?" Yes, Mr. Kallenburg, tonight we shall bring back voices and memories from the year 1955. Can you recognize the first voice from the past? "All right Kallenburg! Let's prac­tice that backhand." Yes, yes that's coach Levenstein of the tennis team. Good old Mr. Levenstein. Besides the tennis team you served on Student Council. You were also on the honor roll. Our last voice should bring back some wonderful memories. O.K. let's hear it. "Ohhh Dougie boy." Ahhhh it was in dear old T.H.S. that I met Brenda. Well Mr. Kallenburg, THAT WAS YOUR LIFE. "It was???"
 
MARIE   RIFFELBACH
 
     And now that you have reached the 34th plateau will you go for the $128,000 question? While Marie is deciding I will go through some of her background. Marie attended T.H.S. (I’ll let you guess what the letters stand for. No It doesn't mean Tech. Hem. Schol.)  Marie was on the Honor Roll consistently since she was a Frosh. (and always near the top). When you hear the loud clear shrill of the clarinet at Carnegie Hall, it might be Marie for she also played in the school band. Marie was also on the "Challenger" and was. . . Well it's time to see what her decision is. What is your decision. "There's a blue dress on sale and I think I'll quit and put a down payment on it."
 
Classmates Photo
 
Students Spend $64,000.00
In Bizarre Fashion
 
      What •would you do if you answered the $64,000 Ques­tion?
 
      Don Luby, '56: "First I would pay the taxes on it, and then quit school."
 
      Richard Ishkanian, '59: "I would retire in Florida."
 
     Joel Moskowiiz, '57: "First I would buy a new notebook. Then I'd pay my debts to the people at my lunch table."
    
      Marlene Lewis, '56: "I think I would faint, or something."
 
     Sandy Nasholds, '59: "I would hire some maids, just what I need."
 
     Mike Bronk, '58: "With my bi­cycle in good condition, I don't need the money."
 
     Gail Farmer, '57: I would paint the town Red, White and Blue, with the help of a Cad­illac convertible."
 
 
 
Juniors Approach Goal In Magazine Drive
The annual junior magazinesales campaign was launched by the Junior Executive Board Oct. 18, will end Monday. The goal has been set at $2,500.
Donald Mandelbaum, Betty Anne Fell, Joel Moskowitz and Judy Pfeiffer were named gen­eral chairmen. Four co-captains and an alternate were appointed for each homeroom. The goal of each homeroom is $400.
At the beginning of the cam­paign, representatives from the Crowell-Collier Co. and the Curtis Co. gave the juniors sales pointers. Each company will award a cup to the boy or girl who sells the most subscrip­tions and a citation to anyone selling $25 worth of magazines. Prizes for the greatest sales value are as follows: first prize, a watch; second prize, a radio; third prize, a flash camera.
 
Metropolis Moves to THS
 
For Junior Mixer November 12
 
A New York skyline, top hats, and canes, in accordance with the theme, "Moon Over Manhattan," will beckon dancers to the Junior Mixer, Nov. 12. Admission for three hours of dancing to the music of Dick Brown and his orchestra will be $.65.
 
Co-chairmen for the Mixer are Steve Armstead and Ann Monaco. Committee chairmen include Janet Hoffsis, Jeanne Miller, Gail Lasdon, Jon Gang, Joel Moskowitz, entertainment; Jacqueline Pike, Thomas Lloyd, decorations; Warren Bovie, An­na Wasula, tickets; Jean Collier, Joan Greene, invitations; Doris Gardiner, Thomas Mancino, pos­ters; Brant Kehn, Sue Moore, refreshments; Tanya Dee, Syl­via Dale, publicity; Eleanor Bell, William Stawitz, door.
 
 
 
 
December 2, 1955 Issue
 
 
 
Patricia Douglas Cops
City Prize In Contest
 
     Patricia Douglas, '57, recent­ly won the city prize for high school students for her essay on Fire Prevention.
     Pat and other winners from area schools, were taken on a tour of inspection of the Cen­tral Fire Station, Nov. 17. Later they were entertained at lunch by the Kiwanis Club at The Hendrick Hudson Hotel, where they were presented plaques to be retained by their respective schools for a year.
 
 
Science, Math Survey Reveals
Dearth of Prospective Teachers
 
By DOUGLAS RAINFORTH
     Do you plan to teach mathematics or science? Why are you interested in this field; why does it lack appeal for you?
      Motivated by a statement in the "New York Times" to the effect that American colleges in 1955 graduated only about half as many science and math teachers as in 1950, the Challenger staff recently conducted a survey among advanced math and science students in an attempt to analyze this problem. Students were asked to name their vocational goals and to give reasons why they selected their fields in preference to teaching.
        Three students indicated a desire to teach mathematics; one was interested in teaching science.
      Twelve separate career ob­jectives were named. Percen­tage-wise the results ran like this: engineering—29%, scien­tific research—10%, teaching math — 8%, medicine — 8%, nursing—8%, pharmacy—5%, CPA—3%, drafting—3%, home economics—3%. grade school teacher — 3%, lawyer — 3%, medical technology—3%, and optometry—3%. 11% are as yet undecided.
       The reasons given for deciding on a field other than teaching were many and varied. Heading the list, how­ever, was the factor of sal­ary. Most students felt that the pay of a teacher is not proportional to the import­ance of teaching or to the work involved in training for this field. As one student pointed out, the starting pay of many teachers is often less than that of the janitor. Another student expressed his adverse opinion of teaching in one word. “MONEY!” 
     A second objection repeatedly voiced was the fact that most people do not appreciate the patience and devotion to duty which is characteristic of teachers in general. In other words, the majority of students feel they would like a little more recognition and praise for a job well done than teachers receive today.
    A few students expressed not so much a dislike for teaching as an enthusiasm for another field. A future pharmacist mentioned that he thought the practice of pharmacy would bring him more of the satisfaction he wants than teaching would. Said a prospective nurse, “I feel that I can do more good in the field I have chosen.”
      Also mentioned were the lack of adequate teaching facilities and the little chance for advancement. 
     Assuming that the reaction of T.H.S. students indicates an average trend, this survey points out several things. It shows, first of all, that students appreciate the task of the teacher more than they let the teacher believe. Second, and more important, it indicates that most students are trying hard to plan their careers with an eye toward personal satisfaction, usefulness to society, and some degree of financial security.
 
 
CLASSMATES
 
 JUNIORS
 By Joel Moskowitz
 
BETTY ANNE FELL
 
   "Where's that two cents? Did you see it anyplace?" There she goes again trying to match up the daily junior magazine returns. You see Betsy is one of the co-chairmen of the '55 magazine drive. Busy, busy, that's Betsy. Betsy is a Student Council representative and a proofreader for the "Challen­ger." Her name can almost always be found near the top of the Honor Roll. Outside of school Betsy has a variety of in­terests. Tops on her list is horseback riding. Why do you know who taught Eddie Arcaro how to tighten his saddle correctly? Well I don't either. However, Betsy is really a top-notch rider. As you can plainly see Betsy is a swell kid. By the way, did anyone see two cents?
 
PATRICK McCOY
 
   There he goes! He's at the 20, the 10! It's a touchdown for TroyHigh's J.V. football team! Say, mister, do you know who this halfback is? Sure I do. That’s Pat. McCoy.
    And now for our number 1 song of the week played by a past member of Troy High's band. Here he is—the king of the trumpet players. Sir, do you know who they're talking about? Sure I do. That's Pat McCoy.  
   Here he comes again to collect the penny a week for Student Council. Sorry to bother you again, but who is that guy? Why, that's Pat McCoy. Thank you very much, Mr. McCoy.
 
 
CLASSMATES PHOTO
 
 
 
 
JV Elects Captain;
New Members Chosen
 
     Ann Monaco, '57, has been chosen captain of the Junior Varsity Cheerleading squad.
     Newly appointed members of the squad are Leith Filley '58, Jewel Koonce '57, Jean Lewis '59, Carolyn Wells '57, Judy Scott '59, Ann Monaco '57, and Nancy Weingartner '59. Judy Astor '58 and Carol Hartnagle '58 are substitutes.
    Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders will cover both basketball and hockey games. Assignments for coverage will vary from game to game.
 
 
 
 
 
Juniors Exceed Goal;
Carolyn Wells Leads
 
     The junior class has surpassed its $2,500 goal for magazine sales campaign with final sales exceeding $3,300.
     Winners in the sales contest include Carolyn Wells, first prize; Michalene Karpiak, sec­ond prize; Loyal Burnett, third prize. Prizes given by Crowell-Collier Co. and Curtis Co. for the greatest sales value will be awarded by Allen Thomas at a future junior class meeting.
     Cups for the greatest num­ber of subscriptions sold for each company will be awarded to Michalene Karpiak and Steve Armstead. Citations for those selling $30 or more from either company will be awarded to Michalene Karpiak, Marie Riffelbach, Ronald Prezio, Donald Mandelbaum, Pat Phalen, Carl Yager, Janet Hoffsis, Betsy Fell, Kathryn Luce, Steve Armstead, Loyal Burnett, Warren Bovie, and Carolyn Wells.
 
 
 
January 20, 1956 Issue
 
 
 
Class Of '57 Pay Dues;
Name Finance Group
 
     The junior class has recently collected dues for the first sem­ester. Any person who wishes to graduate with the class of 1957 must pay a total of $2.00 during his junior and senior years.
     Bernice Spoon, treasurer of the junior class, heads the fin­ance committee. Other mem­bers include Frances Campagna, Leona Clarke, Frank Fischer, Carolyn Julian, Richard Keefer, Faye Madison, John Oglesby, John Maniello, Herrick Under­wood, and Joe La Vally.
 
 
 
CLASSMATES
 
 
                                                                      JUNIORS     
                                                                By Joel Moskowiiz
 
FRANCES   CAMPAGNA
 
     Want a guide to the best pizza place in town? Need a cute little nurse? Well then consult the yellow pages and someday you may find the name of Frances Campagna, known to all her friends as Frankie.
     This bundle of energy really takes a part in T.H.S. activi­ties. During the junior magazine sales Frankie was one of the captains that helped push the goal sky high.
     Frankie's popularity is proved by her election to Student Council. The future holds a probable nursing career, and I'm sure that if Frankie does become a nurse there're going to be a lot of sick boys.
 
TONY PASCARELL
 
     Is it a Rembrandt, a Van Gogh? Maybe it's a Da Vinci? NO! NO! Can't you tell a Pascarell when you see one? The color, the depth—so magnifique. You guessed it! Tony is taking an art course and who knows maybe someday . . .
     When Tony wants to see an action scene, he creates it. You see he plays left tackle on our varsity football squad. Baseball finds Tony behind the plate while catching for the varsity. With all those sports Tony is naturally in the Varsity Club. Someday Tony may be the only All-American artist in the world, but, as I said before, who knows? 
 
         Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
                                                   
 
Juniors Order Rings;
Requirement Raised
 
     Shirley Rosen and David Armitage, co-chairmen of Jun­ior ring sales, announce that ap­proximately 210 rings have been ordered. They are sched­uled to arrive in March.
     Rings range in price from $13 to $21. Included among these are metal rings or rings with a stone—onyx, ruby, or spinel blue. T's, at $2.75 extra, will be finished and of regular shape.
     This year, in order to obtain a ring, a person must be a full-fledged junior; that is, he must have at least 8 credits. How­ever, the ring salesman will re­turn Feb. 8 to accommodate those juniors who will have ob­tained their 8 credits by Jan­uary.
 
February 17, 1956 Issue
 
B. Fell J. Moskowitz,
New Challenger Heads
 
     Betty Anne Fell and Joel Moskowitz, '57, have been selected co-editors of the Chal­lenger for next year. Both Bet­ty Anne and Joel have been members of the staff since their sophomore year. Betty Anne served as proofreader and Joel, as columnist, wrote Mr. Patter and Classmates.
     They have been co-business managers of their junior maga­zine sales and have worked to­gether on their Sophomore Dance and Junior Mixer. Joel acted as master of ceremonies at the 1955 Junior Mixer.
     Betty Anne has also been a three year Student Council member, having been representative in her freshman and sophomore years, and alternate during her junior year. She is a member of Philomathian So­ciety, the French Club, Toga and the Ski Club.
    Joel is manager of the THS hockey team, was a member of the soccer team, is on the Clarion staff and a member of the Science Club.
 
 
Wilson Upheld Ideal Of Freedom;
Students Recall Lost Liberties
By DOUGLAS RAINFORTH
 
     This year, free men the world over will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the man who served as 28th president of the United States and who was one of freedom's most ardent promoters—Woodrow Wilson.
     It is, perhaps, significant that such an avowed exponent of the principle of the individual freedom of man should have led the country during World War I, a period when the fate of free­dom was so dependent on trust, cooperation, and military co­ordination among the Allied Powers. These factors, which event­ually resulted in the defeat of Germany, were attained largely through Wilson's sincerity of purpose, leadership, and determina­tion to further the cause of peace and freedom at all costs.
     Having his course firmly in mind, he set out to devote all his energies to "freedom for man in a world safe for dem­ocracy." "What we seek," he said, "is the reign of law bas­ed on the consent of the gov­erned and sustained by the organized opinion of man­kind." To act as the agent to bring about and maintain freedom, he proposed a union of governments to be called the League of Nations. In speaking on behalf of the League he said, "I can pre­dict with absolute certainty that within another genera­tion there will be another world war if the nations of the world do not concert  the method by which to prevent it."
     When partisanship, selfish­ness and blindness prevented acceptance of the League by the U. S., Wilson was naturally hurt and discouraged. Many authorities feel that this major disappointment hastened the stroke which soon after paral­yzed him.
      One may at this point ask, “If Wilson did so much to promote freedom, what caused   World   War II   and what continues to cause the numerous smaller conflicts which are constantly in the news?"
      Although it cannot be said that Wilson failed in the cause of freedom—admittedly he did  more than his share—there is still much to be done, for the battle for freedom is continu­ous. In the words of Wilson: "Liberty is not something that can be laid away. . . Democratic institutions are never done — they are like the living tissue, always a-making." Unfortunate­ly, the few Woodrow Wilsons in the world are far outnum­bered by the Lenins and Hit­lers and Trotskys and Stalins whose actions are motivated by a fanatical desire to be masters of man. Until the evil principles of such men are destroyed, free­dom shall always be in jeop­ardy.
     Many of the subjugated, downtrodden people, for whom Wilson worked so hard but unsuccessfully, have emi­grated to the United States in an effort to seek individual freedoms. We are fortunate to have among us at Troy High several of these people. From them we can learn first­hand of oppressions they have experienced in certain Euro­pean countries and thus bet­ter appreciate the liberties which we take for granted in America.
    Katherina Klem, a junior from H.R. 311, was born in the town of Sanok in the Ukraine. During the war, and for sev­eral years after, there was no school because most of the teachers had been forced to flee the invading Red Army. Churches and homes were burned and the people lived in constant fear. Several times, Katherina's family and neigh­bors fled temporarily to the woods to escape the soldiers. In 1947 she was transferred to a town in Poland where she be­gan first grade. Students were forced to learn and speak Pol­ish; anyone caught speaking Ukranian was severely pun­ished. The family couldn't plant crops and be sure of being there when the crops ripened, for they could have been transfer­red again at any time. After a four year wait, their emigra­tion papers arrived and they finally reached America in 1950. In spite of many terrible memories, such as having to help bury her murdered brother-in-law, Katherina shows no bitterness and is a wonderful person to know. She still corresponds with some of her old friends and says that she would like sometime to return to the Ukraine—but only for a visit.
    George Skarshinski, presi­dent of the senior class, was born in Minsk, capital of White Russia. During the lat­ter part of the war, George remembers living in very cramped quarters and wait­ing in line for food. He said that at first when Minsk was bombed his family hid in the shelters but later simply lay on the bed and prayed that if a bomb did hit they would all be killed together. Once a piece of shrapnel narrowly missed his brother's head and imbedded itself in the wall. Bombing became so common­place that once, when a house two doors away was demol­ished and their own house shaken up, George and his brother slept through it all. When one went to the park for relaxation or to try to for­get for a while, there would invariably be a man hanging from a tree as an example to all, usually nude because clothing was so scarce. George and his family were part of a group of slave laborers taken by the retreating Ger­mans to Germany in early 1945. At the war's end, they were placed in a D.P. camp. Here at age 9, he started school and went to seventh grade. When the visas finally arrived, George was at Boy Scout camp in the Alps but he managed to get home in time to leave for America with his family in 1949.
Ed. Note:  This is the first in a series of two articles
 
 
 
 
 
Driver Education Dept.
Receives New Car
 
     A '56 Ford, equipped with up-to-the-minute safety fea­tures, was recently donated to Troy High by Cartwright, Inc. Safety features include special sun visors and foam rubber above the dashboard.
     Cartwright, Inc. has previous­ly presented four cars to Troy High, and has provided free servicing for the cars.
 
 
Classmates
 
JUNIORS — By Joel Moskowitz
 
BERNICE SPOON
     "Money, money everywhere, but not a cent to keep." That's What our junior class treasurer thinks. All juniors can rest as­sured that all financial problems will be worked out by Bernice. The Commercial Department has the privilege of claiming this brown-haired beauty, and Albany Business College may be her next stop after T.H.S. Bernice is certainly a busy girl besides being class treasurer. She's an active member of Delphic and Commercial Club. After her schooling, she plans to be a private secretary for "Dick." I could go on and on telling you of Bernice, but then I'd take some of Bruce's space and that wouldn't be fair; would it?
 
BRUCE VAN ARNAM
     With 14 seconds to go Troy gets possession of the puck. Eustace is taking it down: it's a pass to Topjian. Ten seconds left. Oh, oh, Topjian's in trouble: he drops the puck back and the big red-head crosses the blue line. He passes one Placid defenseman and now he cuts toward the boards and he shoots. There it goes. He made it! Troy High wins the tournament in the last seconds with a tremendous spurt by Bruce Van Arnam. (Wake up Bruce, c’mon wake up, will ya.) Bruce is taking a  college entrance course and is a member of Student Council besides, of course, playing first line on the hockey team. Bruce is a very active member of the Varsity Club and when it comes to hamburgs, Bruce is a connoisseur. C'mon get up, Bruce.
 
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
Junior Class Plans
Card Sale Next Week
 
     The junior class will begin its spring card sales Feb. 27 and will continue the drive for three weeks. It is hoped that the juniors will again exhibit the salesmanship which they used during the magazine drive.
     Frances Smulsky and Warren Bovie are co-chairmen for the sales. Homeroom captains in­clude Ray Belanger, Bernice Drodz, Betty Jane Guida, Ruth Hilt, Bill Stawitz, Anita Marynack, Brenda Powell, Barbara Sweeney, Pat Van deBoe, Ches­ter De La Mater.
 
 
 
 
 
 March 9, 1956 Issue
 
 
New Editors To Attend
CSPA Parley In N. Y.
 
     Challenger co-editors for '56-'57, Betty Anne Fell and Joel Moskowitz, accompanied by Miss Mary Mclnerney, advi­sor, will attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Press Conference in New York Mar. 16 and 17.
     The conference, which is held every year, is designed to be of particular help to prospective school newspaper editors by providing for speakers on vari­ous phases of newspaper work. The conference also publishes individual   ratings of   all the newspapers which subscribe to it.
     The new editors will attend discussions and lectures on newswriting, layout, make-up, and feature possibilities. On Mar. 17 they will go to the Waldorf-Astoria hotel where a forum on the subject “A Free Press in a Free World” will be conducted. Luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of hotel, announcement of special special awards, the birthday ceremony, and a special address by a noted speaker will conclude the pro­ceedings for this year.
 
 
Classmates
 
                                                                     JUNIORS     
                                                              By Joel Moskowilz
 
JOHN OGLESBY
 
     As the scene opens, we find John walking home after a hard day at school. "John? Say John? Did anybody see him? Oh yes, now I remember, he should be on his way home but I forgot that John's one of those guys who can stay in the water without his waterwings and is at swimming practice. John is taking a Col­lege Entrance course, but has not decided yet about his future. He has been an active worker in the Junior Class and is a proof­reader for the Challenger. Sometimes John addresses letters; sometimes he addresses the ball on the golf team; but most of the time, he addresses Jeanette. Who's Jeanette? Well, look down one-half inch and you will see."
 
JEANETTE MILLER
 
     Now let's see who Jeanette is? Jean really has a busy sched­ule. She's a member of Phil and also a 4-H club member. When the Ski Club goes skiing, you can always find Jean among the happy slushers. When it comes to books, again we find Jeanette high on the list because Jean is in the Library Club. Jeanette is certainly busy, but no matter how busy she is, she always has time to watch a swimming meet. You see, John is on the team. Jeanette is sure a swell kid, and when she graduates, T.H.S. will be losing a great person.
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
Students Recall Lost Freedoms;
Wilson's Predictions Come True
By DOUGLAS RAINFORTH


EDITOR'S NOTE: As was stated in the last issue, Woodrow Wilson was a fervent de­votee of the individual  freedoms and tried to bring the means of obtaining  them within the grasp  of all men. This concludes the story of the searches by several T.H.S. students and their families for this way of life to which Wilson was devoutly dedicated.

Janis Murnieks,came to this country from Latvia in 1949. Having seen and lived with oppression during World War II, he can quickly convince you that there is no excitement or glory in war for anyone except the small handful of of instigators.

He remembers vividly the screams and fear-strained faces of the Jews being driven in packed trucks by the Germans to probable death. The panic showing on their faces sent shivers down one’s spine.
     The ordeal of crossing Germany by railroad in the autumn and winter of 1943-44 also stands out in his memory. The family traveled third-class in unheated cars, sleeping fully dressed on hard wooden benches. The journey was slow with frequent de­tours around bombed out tracks. Often they had to take refuge in a tunnel or the woods during a bombing raid, returning to find that their journey would be de­layed or re-routed around a demolished town. When they finally reached their destina­tion, one of the few towns remaining intact, they were told that conditions were al­ready too crowded and they would have to move on. This depressing experience hap­pened several times.
When they were finally able to find a place where they could stay temporarily, there were the constant air raids occurring as often as five times a night. His family spent a good deal of time in the damp, dimly lit cave used as a shelter, waiting for the all-clear to be sounded. Each month, Janis's family was given a supply of food coupons. While these lasted and supplies were available, they did not go hungry.
After the war, they spent some time in a D.P. camp, where they received additional rations through the UNRRA.
 
     William    Slobodian, a native of    the Ukraine, is also a junior. Since he arrived in Amer­ica in 1949, Bill has rapidly made his way up to his pres­ent grade level, completing the elementary school re­quirements in five years. He is active in the Red Cross chapter at Troy High.
Even though he was very young during the war years, Bill still remembers moving about several times in 1944-45. When his family was told to move to Germany, he says they hid most of their possessions in the forest and took only what they could carry with them. As they marched through the for­est at night, they could hear the artillery fire overhead. During one instance of heavy bombing, their cow was severely wound­ed by a steel splinter. Bill's father butchered the cow and her calf was sent to the stock­ade.
Bill's family was separated for a short period when Mr. Slobodian was taken away to work for the Germans near Berlin. Shortly after they were reunited, packages of food and supplies began to arrive regularly from his grandfather in the United States, who had, somehow, learned of their whereabouts. In November, 1948, they re­ceived a Thanksgiving turkey from him and also something to be thankful for—immigra­tion papers.
The next spring they received notice to go to the port of Bre­men, where after spending an anxious eight weeks, they boarded a ship for the U. S. Bill sums up his loyalty to the Ukraine and his allegiance to America in this way: "I plan to serve both my native Ukraine and the United States, land of freedom and opportunity for the oppressed."
 
Victoria Kuchinsky was al­so born in the Ukraine.    On the day of her second birth­day, Germany declared war on   Russia   thus   making   the Ukraine the center of much of the military action. After moving about several times in an effort to keep away from the fighting, Victoria and her mother were taken to South Germany, where they stayed for the duration of the war. While in Germany, she was a   student   in   German   schools and was about to take up the study of English as a foreign language when their visas ar­rived. She and her mother ar­rived in New York Harbor on Thanksgiving   Day,   1950,   and she enjoyed her first turkey din­ner while looking at the Statue of Liberty.
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 1956 Issue
 
 
Challenger Co-editors
Announce New Staff
 
Co-editors of the '56-'57 Challenger, Betty Anne Fell and Joel Moskowitz, announced the staff for next year. The new staff will collaborate with the present staff on the April 27 issue and will put out the May 18 and June 8 issues without the aid of the present staff.
                                                                  EDITORIAL   BOARD
Co-Editors  ............................... Betty Anne Fell Joel Moskowitz
 
Sports   Editor    ....................... Warren   Bovie
Ass't   Sports   Editor   ...........  John   Oglesby
 
Exchange Editors   .................  Virginia Dehnert Carol   Connolly
Columnists  .............................   Joyce Chuckrow, Barbara Haber, Joel Moskowitz, Leah Coonley, Sylvia Dale
Reporters ................................  Donald Mandelbaum, Marie Rifflebach, Virginia Menz, Brenda Powell, 
Andrew Keenan, Joycelyn King, Sally Waite, Linda MacAuley, Stephen Nelick
Staff   Photographer   ............... George   Lee
 
Proof   Readers    ..................... Trent   Cox   (head),
Grace Clickner, John Oglesby, Judy Astor, David Armitage, Sara Lee Der­rick, Susan MacAuley
 
                                                                 BUSINESS   BOARD
 
Art   Staff     ...........................  Stephen   Armstead
Treasurer    ..........................   Carol   Kasarjian
 
Circulation …….......................Carolyn Schultz   (head), Diana MalkonianJ Janet Hoffsis, Leah Coonley
Cornelia McMann,,Barbara Forester,
 
Advertising ..............................Gail Lasdon (head), Carol Kasarjian, jay LaPalme, Carol Podhoretz,. Joan Ellenbogen, Tanya Dee, Mitchell Dworsky, Peter Denton
Typists …................................ Jewel Koonce, Shirley Miller, Ann Monaco, Bemice Spoon, PatVanDeBoe, Arilene Whalen
Faculty Adviser …...................Miss Mary Mclnerney
 
 
 
 
Classmates
 
JUNIORS — By Joel Moskowitz
 
JACKIE HAYES
      Who is the little girl who's president of the French Club at Troy High?"That's me—Jackie Hayes. I'm only 16 and I'm a member of Phil." Jackie is certainly a great deal busier than Eloise ever was. Jackie was co-chairman of entertainment for the sophomore dance and did a fine job in the returns as magazine captain for room 304. You can always find Jackie in the stands cheering for Troy High's hockey team. This might be for a certain center on the second string, but you never can tell. Jackie is by no means solely a spectator. She is active in several of the intra­mural sports sponsored by the G.A.A. By the way if anyone wants lessons in the art of pogoing Jackie will be very happy to teach him.
 
TOM   SHEARY
    Sheary did it! It's all Sheary's fault! These words are fam­iliar sounds during fifth period physics. Tom is probably one of the most good natured guys you could meet. Student Coun­cil just wouldn't be the same if it weren't for Tom's partici­pation. Duff (that's what some of his friends call him) is business manager of the "Clarion." Tom, Duff or Sheary (whatever you want to call him) is also the scorekeeper for our basketball team. When I finally pinned him up to his locker he said he wasn't sure what he wanted to do but he might be a doctor. There are 10 colleges he isn't going to, but he doesn't know the one he is going to.
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
Hopes High For Cinderman
As Large Squad Returns
 
     The Purple and Gold track team, under the direction of Coach Bill Coughlin, is awaiting the 1956 season with the bright­est prospects in several years. With two years of rebuilding behind them in which they won only one meet in ten, the Horses should be ready to meet all comers this spring.
     Several returning lettermen will bolster the squad, along with many newcomers. In the sprints, veterans George Lee, Jeff lacobucci, and Tom Coleman will give the Trojans one of the best corps in the area. John Dean, 440 ace, was lost through graduation, but Ray Durand has returned to fill the gap. Veterans Al Thomas and Mo Eustace will run the 880. Added strength in the mile will come from cross-country veterans Joe McConville, Mike Dwyer, Ed Evarts, Fred Pollman, and Bill O'Connor.
     Heading the list of returning field men will be Don McIsaac, who ran up an impressive string of victories in the high jump last season. In the shot discus departments, veterans Bob Hrubenak, Mike Keyes, Bob Wlodkowski and Blase Turino will team with newcomers Ed Milos and Hank Hennessy for Trojan points. Hans Bauer will carry Purple hopes in the pole vault, along with Bill Molinski.
     A new assistant coach has been added this year, replac­ing Dick Bartis, who left the ranks to enter the insurance field.
 
 
 
April 28, 1956 Issue
 
NHS Inducts 38
New Members
 
     Thirty-eight new members were inducted into the National Honor Society in an induction ceremony conducted Monday evening.
      Vice-principal Guy Enfanto presented the society pins and Miss Florence Gabauer, membership cards to the group which includes: David Armitage, Stephen Armstead, Warren Bovie, Frank Carey, Nancy Chard, Leona Clarke, Jean Collier, Carol Connolly, Virginia Dehnert, Betty Anne Fell, Barbara Forester, Thom­as Fox, Shirley Gressler, Janet Hoffsis, Douglas Kal-lenburg, Victoria Kuchinsky, Jay La Palme, Gail Lasdon, Diana Malkonian.
     Also, Donald Mandelbaum, Carol Mastan, Ann Monaco, Joel Moskowitz, Janis Murnieks, John Oglesby, Judith Pfeiffer, Frederic Pollman, Brenda Pow­ell, Ronald Prezio, James Quinn, Marie Riffelbach, Thomas Sheary, Wesley Smith, Frances Smulsky, Bernice Spoon, Allen Thomas, Ann Wasula, and Arlene Whalen.
 
 
Junior Boys Elected
To Quintilian Society
 
     The Quintilian Society inducted 13 Juniors to serve as members next year in a cere-mony held yesterday. This was the second induction of the so­ciety since its origin in 1955.
     Inducted were: Stephen Armstead, Warren Bovie, Loyal Burnett. Frank Carey, Thomas Fox. Douglas Kallenburg, An­drew Keenan, John Kriworutschko, Donald Mandelbaum, Joel Moskowitz, Janis Murnieks. Norman Rosenblum, and Allen Thomas.
     The Quintilian Society is a discussion group composed of boys having a superior average in American History.
     The group meets regularly and discusses topics of current interest.
     Affiliated with the Junior Town Meeting League of Amer­ica, a national organization, the Society has presented assemblies for Brotherhood Week,Veterans' Day, and for the 200th Anniversary of John Marshall. It also sent eight delegates to represent Troy High School at the 1st Annual Model United Nations Security Council, held at New York State College for Teachers, Albany.
     New members have been rated by English and history teachers   on   interest   in   discussion, current   event   coverage,   self control,   cooperation,   and   concern for others.
     Ratings   were   compiled   and presented to the Society by the induction committee, with the assistance   of   the   group's   adviser, Miss Marion G. FitzGerald.   The   induction   committee included: John Trembly, chairman; Victor Gilbert, Frederick Gorczyca and Adrian Parsegian.
     Yesterday's ceremony was  presided over by William Jafarian. Speeches were made by  Miss FitzGerald. Victor Gilbert, William Jaffarian. James Murray. Adrian Parsegian, and John Trombly.
 
Juniors Name "Dardanian"
Staff; Kallenburg, Editor-in- Chief
 
     For the first time in T.H.S. history, the Dardanian staff has been set up during the junior year. Chosen to be editors of the year book were Douglas Kallenburg, editor, and David Armitage, managing editor.
     The reason for the early selection of the "Dardanian" staff members is to give them more time to produce a more complete year book. Pictures  of juniors on spring Varsity teams will be taken to in­sure their place in next year's book which will go to press before some sports begin. Also, the staff plans to have a "dummy" yearbook finished by June, in order to have more time for corrections.
     Other members of the staff include the following associate editors: literary, Marie Riffelbach; art, Raymond Miller; photography, Brenda Powell; wags, Carol Connolly; activi­ties, Donald Mandelbaum; sports, Warren Bovie; advertis­ing, Jay La Palme, Gail Las­don and Stephen Armstead. Ad­visers include: Miss Pauline McGonigal, art; Miss Antoinette Lewis and John Hennessey, fi­nance; and William Campaigne, business.
     States Miss Lewis, class adviser, "The Dardanian staff has been set up, but is not yet completed.  Any junior who wishes to participate in this activity should contact Douglas Kallenburg."
 
 
 
                            Classmates                     
 
JUNIORS — By Joel Moskowitz
 
                              CORNELIA McMANN
On Neil's uphill climb through education, she is actually going downhill. Having started at School 18, thence to Troy High, she hopes finally to attend Russell Sage. Although Neil is secretary-treasurer of the German Club, she wants to take an English major in college. She is a member of Phil and is on the advertising staff of the Challenger. As you can plainly see, Neil is an extremely busy young lady, but in spite of this, she always has time for the opposite sex, and as they would say in the German Club as Neil comes in, "Was ein Fraeulein!!"
 
CLARENCE HALL
 
  Say who's that 5'7" defenseman on Troy High's hockey team? You mean you don't know big, No. 3, "Swampy" Hall? Swampy, Clarence, or Tom (take your pick) has been a mem­ber of the Varsity hockey team for two years. Tom is working very hard at physics and geometry in his College Entrance course. Besides being on the hockey team, he has worked on the Class of '57's Sophomore Dance and has taken part in the magazine and card sales. Tom isn’t quite sure what he will do in the future, but you can be sure that it will be done well.
 
 
 
 
 May 18, 1956 Issue
 
Classmates
 
  JUNIORS — By Sylvia Dale

 

ROBERT  HENNESSEY

 

"Ooops! My fault. That was quite a collision! Let me pick those books up for you. Going to a fire? No, that awful algebra class. Haven't we met before? I'm Bob Hennessey. Surely you've been to some football games in the past two years, or a track meet. Maybe we met in Student Council, or any College Entrance class. I don't suppose I've ever seen you in Varsity Club or at Naval Reserve. Just can't understand why we haven't met before. Are you sure? Oh dear, late again! You'll know me next time, won't you? I'm always wearing red shirts. They go well with dark hair and dirty bucks. Sure, boys are clothes conscious. Gotta run now. I hope we bump into each other again sometime."

 

JANE DONALDSON

     We find Janie at almost any time of day competing with herself and emerging victorious (naturally) from her favorite sport; evading the perpetual homework issue.

"Now then, let's look at this problem objectively; what better way have you to spend your time?"

"Well, there are Science Club or Phil meetings to attend, Jr. Prom work to do, prepare a degree for Triangle—."

"Yes, but your homework?"

"—And I could finish the argyles I'm knitting for that flame in Phi Mu Delta. I really should write to Syracuse U. concerning their merchandising course I'm so interested in."

"What about that geometry?"

"Oh, I really don't have the time right now. Besides, I don't have any geometry homework."

 

CLASSMATES PHOTO

 

 

 

 

 
Candidates Prepare Platforms
For Student Council Elections
 
     THS students will cast their votes for Student Council presi­dent next Thursday. Competing for the office are Janet Hoffsis, Stephen Armstead, and Thomas Sheary.
     The campaign now in progress will be climaxed by the deliv­ery of platform speeches over the PA Wednesday morning and election on Thursday. The candidate receiving the greatest num­ber of votes will serve as Council president; first runner-up, first vice-president; second runner-up, second vice-president.
     Candidates were recommended by the faculty and nominated by a Student Council vote.
     Candidates and their platforms include the following: Stephen Armstead: Stephen's platform features these points: a season sports ticket; continuation and enlargement of record dances; organization of a loan committee from which school or­ganizations can borrow money to sponsor different activities; con­tinuation of the cafeteria monitor system; entertainment during lunch on certain days; organization of a "Pep Club" to promote more interest in sports; a dance sponsored by the combined efforts of all T.H.S. organizations; installation of soda machines.
     Stephen's activities include: S. C. member for three years; co-chairman of tickets for the sophomore dance; co-chairman of Junior Mixer; N. H. S.; treasurer of Toga; Challenger; delegate to Syracuse Conference.
     Janet Hoffsis: Janet's platform emphasizes: Council meetings every two weeks; a mock presidential convention in the fall to enlarge upon Freshman Orientation and improve school sports; continuation of Record Dance and 25 cent dances; two shop boys in Council and two on Executive Board in addition to any shop stu­dent representative; enlargement of intra-mural sports with games held between area schools; an eighth period other than Friday to accommodate S.C. and class meetings; all committees set up in Council composed of half Student Council members and anyone else who wishes to belong. Janet states: "If the New York State Associations of S.C. is passed by the principals' committee, I will hold a convention in Troy to give our council an opportunity to gain ideas from area councils and give students a chance to meet and make friends.”
     Janet’s activities include: S.C. member for three years; Phil; chairman, entertainment Junior Mixer; co-chairman of bids for Junior Prom: co-chairman of decorations for Sophomore Dance; Dardanian—ads; Clarion—circulation; Challenger—circulation; NHS; GAA; one year, executive board for Student Council; co-chairman publicity for Student Council.
     Tom Sheary: Tom's platform emphasizes: sports stamps sold by Council entitling admittance to all home sports’ events; Trial night baseball game at Hawkins Stadium (possibly THS vs. CCHS); continuation of quarter dances in fall profit from fall dances ap­plied to cost of buses to away games; Freshman dance at begin­ning of school year; continuation of suggestion box; Senior or Junior representative from all courses at Council Executive Board meetings; revision of cafeteria monitor system; mock presidential election in fall.
     Tom's activities include: Council representative, two years and Executive Board, two years; co-chairman, Junior Prom; Clarion; NHS; JV basketball, one year; Latin Club; Science Club.
 
Junior Showboat
To Dock June 2
 
     Southern belles and floral gardens will revive the spirit of "The Old South" when the "Showboat" steams into the boys' gym on the evening of June 2 as the Class of '57 pre­ sents its Junior Prom.
     Co-chairmen Carol Mastan and Thomas Sheary have an­nounced that music will be by Toby Middlebrook for dancing from 9:00 to 12:00. Bids are $3.00.
     Committee heads are: decor­ations, Betty Miller and Jack Shea; publicity, Ray Miller, Marie Rifflebach, and Jay La Palme; bids, Janet Hoffsis and Paul Harrington; refreshments, Joyce Conners and Carolyn Cook; favors, Barbara Forester and Eleanor Flubacher; orches­tra, Carol Haldeman and Gene Wager; chaperones, Jane Don­aldson; and invitations, Carolyn Schultz and Sally Genthner.
 
 
                                                                     
Commercil Students
Rate Gregg Awards
 
 The following students have successfully completed the Gregg Shorthand Speed test at 100 words a minute: Joyce Con­nors, Beverly Frosell, Patricia Galligan, Jewell Koonce, Joan Manning, Carol Mastan, Ann Monaco, Barbara Ostrander, Carol Sluus, and Bernice Spoon.

The following students have successfully completed the Gregg Shorthand Speed test at 80 words a minute: Joyce Con­nors, Carolyn Cook, Patricia Douglas, Beverly Frosell, Pat­ricia Gilligan, Dorothy Gard­ner, Caroline Julian, Jewell Koonce.

Also, Joan Lucowitz, Joan Manning, Ann Monaco, Barbara Ostrander, Barbara Pitaniello, Bemice Spoon, Lois Van Buren, Anna Wasula, Arlene Whalen.

Also, Mary Ann Coonan, Es­ther Jones, Shirley Miller, Bette Ann Weedcn, Frances Smulsky, and Patricia McCormick.

 
 
WE'LL TRY   ...
 
 
With great anticipation and a few misgivings, we began working on the paper that is now ours. We know that we are going to love "this monster" as much as the old Challenger staff did.
Mira and Janet, perhaps you are not indispensable, but we certainly felt your absence while we were preparing this first issue. It is our one aim to try to do as well as you have done.
 We sincerely hope that the retired Challenger members will stop in at the press-room from time to time to give us some help­ful hints. We know that we will be able to use them.
 
 
                                                                                                      
                                    Betsy and Joel.
 
 
 
 
June 8, 1956 Issue
 
Sheary Victorious
In Close S.C. Election
 
     Tom Sheary emerged vic­tor in the recent election for president of Student Council. Backing Tom will be Steve Armstead, first vice-president, and Janet Hoffsis, second vice-president. Both Steve and Janet were candidates in the recent election which Dinnie Wilson, present president says ". . . was the closest election I have seen in my four years at THS."
     "I sincerely want to thank the students of THS for their support in the recent election," says Tom. "With the capable assistance of Steve and Janet, I will do my best to continue the work of Student Council now under the fine leadership of Dinnie Wilson.
     "I know that if you as stu­dents of THS will support Coun­cil, my cabinet, and me as well as you have backed Dinnie, THS will improve in school spirit and accomplishment."
      The retiring president states: "The Student Council should be the governing body of our school in practice, not just in theory. I hope that Tom can build Student Coun­cil into the most important association in THS. Student Council is improving and has been better this year because of the increasing coooperation among the members. How­ever, the stronger Student Council is, the stronger our school spirit will become; the stronger Student Council. Perfect harmony between the student body and Council will take time and must come slowly, but I am confident that we shall have excellent cooperation within a few years. increasing cooperation
"I wish the best of luck to Tom and his cabinet in their new job."
 
 
 
Phil, Delphic Choose
Heads For New Year
 
     Brenda Powell was elected president of| the Philomathian Society at the annual banquet Monday, at the YWCA. Pledgees attending included: J. Astor, L. Coonley, L. Filley, E. Hamilton, C. Hartnagle, N. Howd,
C. Kasarjian, V. Menz, S. Moore, V. Nolan, J. Pfeiffer, J. Rainforth, C. Schultz, J. Sunukjian, J. Underwood, S. Waite.
     Delphic Society also held elections at its banquet the same evening at the Hendrick Hud­son. President for the coming year is Carol Mastan. Pledgees to Delphic are: M. Chuckrow, G. Clickner, L. Colvin, M. Crandell, P. Denton, G. English, F. Harris, J. King, A. Long, S .Levine, L. Nitz, C. O'Connor, D. Pohlmann, M. Renna, H. Vishner, C. Ames, P. McCormick, S. Rosen, F. Smulskey, B. Sweeney, A. Wasula, A. Whalen, C. Wells, G. Wein-gartner, S. Kasper, S. Miller, S. E. Miller.
 
 
Juniors Set Record;
Crown Queen Patricia
 
The class of '57 surpassed all previous records with an at­tendance of 251 couples at its Junior Prom. Highlighting the festivities was the crowning of Patricia Tschumi, who presided over her court which included Anita Marynak, Virginia Dehnert, Carol Haldeman, Gail Farmer, Bernice Spoon, and Bet­ty Anne Fall. Thomas Sheary crowned the queen, and Carol Mastan, crown bearer, led the grand march with class presi­dent, Allen Thomas.
     Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Dudley P. Van Arnam, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kenneth Doyle, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. North, Mr. Guy Enfanto, Miss Elizabeth Buckley, Miss Marjorie F. Hen­nessey, Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds, Miss Kathleen McTavey, Miss Eileen Rourke, Miss Margaret Redmond, and Mrs. John Hennessey.
 
Athletes Hold Banquet;
Sports Awards Made
 
     THS athletes coaches at­tended the Annual Sports Ban­quet Wednesday night in the cafeteria. Highlight of the eve­ning was the awarding of let­ters to the following groups:
     Tennis—Tom Whitehurst, Jim Quinn, Doug Kallenburg, Tom Fox, Frank Carey, Bill Baranowski, and Norman Whitehurst.
     Baseball—Anthony Pascarelli, Denny Stone, Ray Topjian, Brant Kehn, Robert Qua, Steve Colucci, John Callary, Myron Van Dyke, Edward Coplon, John Socola, Wally Bryce, Leo Mousseau, Robert McCarthy, James Malone, and Robert Minsky.
     Golf—Mike Closson, Mike Radz, Jerry Chapnick, Vic Gil­bert, George Shea, and Norm Rosenblum.
 
 Track—George Lee, Roland Eustace, Joe McConville, Vin­cent Lombardo, Edward Evarts, Michael Keyes, Robert Hrubenak, Hans Bauer, Robert Wlodkowski, Janis Murnieks, Jeffrey lacobucci, Fred Tollman, and Michael Dwyer.
 
 
Students Advised
On Social Security 
 
      Be sure you have your card for that summer job this va­cation. Don't miss out on the valuable service your Federal government offers you. 
      Do show your card to your employer and make sure he takes down your name and number exactly as they are shown on the card. Take care of your card and don't lose it as it takes time to get a dupli­cate. Notify the social security office if you change your name and get a new card with your new name and old number. Don't ask for more than one number. If you should get a second number, your pay would be credited to more than one account and, consequently, both you and your family might have trouble getting all the ben­efits due you 
     The social security district office is located in downtown Troy at 406 Fulton Street. 
 
 
 
October 17, 1956 Issue
 
 
THS Students Register For
Vote In First "Mock" Election
 
 
     The Citizenship Education Department in cooperation with the Quintilian Society is staging a "mock" election Oct. 22 to "teach the democratic process of registration and voting to the students and to show them that we live in a world not of local isolation but of active participation in national government and  world affairs.
 
     This year, for the first time, the election will duplicate the pattern of the actual Presi­dential election. An electric voting machine has been loaned to the school by the Rensselaer County Board of Elections—Edward T. Nehill, Democratic Commissioner; Augustine A. Coyne, Republican Commissioner. Heretofore THS has conducted a  “straw vote” in which each student has voted for his favorite candidate on a slip of paper.
 
     The Quintilian Society under the direction of Miss Marian FitzGerald will present a discussion of election issues. Joel Moskowitz is chairman for the Democrats and Andrew Keenan, for the Republicans. Stephen Armstead, general chairman in charge of the discussion, will give an explanation of the election, stressing citizenship responsibility to vote.
     Registration took place in room 163, Oct. 10 and 11; everyone was eligible to reg­ister, according to Miss Flor­ence Gabauer, chairman in charge of registration. Students excused from their citizenship education classes, registered alphabetically in six books designed by  the registration committee and printed by Mr. Legoe's printing class.  Any student who failed to register will be de­nied the right to vote. Registration signatures will be carefully matched with those of election day, a regulation followed in actual voting.
     Miss Marion Fitzpatrick, head of the Citizenship Education Department, Miss Gabauer, Miss FitzGerald, and Dr. Arthur Reents together with other members of the department have been working on the pro­ject since early September.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Class Reelects
Thomas and Malkonian
 
     Troy High seniors re-elected their entire roster of four jun­ior class officers to a second term in office. The recent election is the first in approximately twenty years in which all four officers were reinstated. Those in whom the Class of 1957 have placed the confidence of leadership are: Allen Thomas president; Diane Malkonian vice-president; Carol Kasarjian, secretary; Bernice Spoon, treas­urer.
     President Thomas, elected by more than 200 votes, has par­ticipated in the following activities: varsity hockey, soccer and track, National Honor So­ciety, Quintilian Society. In addition to being junior class president, he served as co-chair­man of the Sophomore Dance, and is a regular honor roll member.
     Diana Malkonian, vice-presi­dent of Toga, a Challenger columnist, co-chairman of the Sophomore Dance, and a mem­ber of National Honor Society, Student Council, orchestra, Phil, and the Centennial Steer­ing Committee. Diana is also on the honor roll.
     Allen's first official act as president was to appoint the Senior Class Executive Board. The board is composed of Frank Carey, Jean Collier, Carol Mastan, John Shea, and Mike Wal­ker.
     The senior president states: "As last year's juniors we made an excellent start toward our goals as a successful class — a fine year book and free or in­expensive senior activities. I am confident that this year our class will continue to possess the same wonderful spirit that we carried throughout last year. Such activities as the Sen­ior Ball and senior card sales need the loyal backing of every senior. With this backing, I am sure, as is our executive board, that the Class of 1957 will leave an excellent record behind at Troy High School when it grad­uates in June."
 
 
 
 
 Classmates
 
S E N I O R S – By Sylvia Dale
 
 
TOM WHITEHURST
 
     Have you ever noticed the tall, very blonde boy who stands by the bookstore on the second floor every morning? Well, he's Tom Whitehurst. Have you ever wondered what Tom's doing there? He could be arguing politics; Tom's Republican. He could be discussing that gray Chevrolet or striped shirts; Tom's trade­marks. He could be selling Christmas cards for the senior class or explaining a trig, problem; which is very unlikely. He could be contemplating a gay future full of Colgate University, sports cars, and pretty girls. Now, how far can one's imagination wander at that foggy hour of the morning? Tom might just be holding up the wall.
 
CAROLYN SCHULTZ
    
     "If you see me coming, better step aside—I'm learning to drive, and just to be safe—"Of course Driver Training adven­tures aren't Carolyn Schultz' only interests. This pretty blonde spends most of her time trying to untangle trig, dreaming over Elvis Presley records, rushing to meet a CHALLENGER, Clarion or Dardanian deadline, rooting for our hockey team or   horseback riding. Carolyn also finds time for girls’ intramural sports, sewing, and well here she comes now. Watch out!—we told you to step aside.
 
 
 
CLASSMATES PHOTO
 
 
 
 
November 9, 1956 Issue
 
Seniors Weigh Anchor;
Enchanted Isles
 
     Aloha-oe! Farewell to thee oh drab, drab world. Promises of south-sea island pleasures await fulfillment at the Senior Ball tomorrow night presented by the Class of '57.
     A theme of navy and light blue, accented by palm trees, pineapples, ukuleles, and vol­canoes will turn the boys' gym into a "veritable Hawaiian paradise."
     Co-chairmen Tanya Dee, Jay LaPalme, and Jack Shea have announced that music for danc­ing will be provided by Steve Anthony's band from 9:00 to 12:00. Bids are $3.00.
     Committee heads include: decorations, Frances Campagna and Chester DeLaMater; bids, Barbara Sweeney, Norm Whitehurst, and Bill Young; orchestra, Don Aird and Gene Wagar; publicity, Jane Donaldson and Don Mandelbaum; pos­ters, Laura Decker; invitations, Sue Roquet and Shirley Rosen; and refreshments, Caroline Julien and Bernice Drozd.
 
 
 
 
Jay LaPalme, Jack Shea and Tanya Dee,
Chairmen, Senior Ball
 
 
Ancient Troy Features  
Dardanian For '57       
 
    The Dardanian staff announces that "Ancient Troy"  (Troy  of Asia Minor, not Troy, New York) has been chosen as the theme for the ‘57 yearbook. All seniors in art classes submitted designs for the cover of the yearbook. The winning design was submitted by Wesley Smith.
     Emphasis on the theme was pointed up at the recent Col­umbia Scholastic Press Asso­ciation Conference in New York. Carol Connolly, Brenda Powell, Douglas Kallenburg, Donald Mandelbaum, Raymond Miller and Allen Thomas represented THS at the meeting and have relayed suggestions made by CSPA to the "Dardanian" staff.
      End papers have been com­pleted and are now in the hands of the printer. All senior and many faculty and team pictures are finished and snapshots (for a snapshot section in the book, a new feature this year) are be­ing received from senior stu­dents.
     The staff, organized for the first time in THS history in the junior year, has a final deadline to meet on March 22. This is at least six weeks earlier than final deadlines of previous years. The purpose of the early deadline is to give seniors more time for subject work in the second semester of this school year, a busy one for seniors.
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Insurance Plan
To Be Offered To Student Body
 
       An accident insurance plan will be presented to THS stu­dents next week. Offered by the Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America, one of the five largest companies of its kind in North America, the plan is similar to that in effect at THS two years ago. It has already been adopted in many of the city ele­mentary schools.
     Any student is eligible and no physical examination is required. The annual cost on the high school level is $2.00.
    Hazards covered by the policy include accidental bodily injuries sustained at school, traveling to and from school, or while engaged in extra-curricular activities.
      Principal Arthur J. North calls particular attention to the extra-curricular coverage, stat­ed as follows in the policy:
 
Extra-curricular Activities:
 
While participating in school-sponsored and super­vised activities either at or away from school premises, during or after school hours;
      While participating in inter-scholastic sports, except inter-scholastic football.
 
     The further coverage includes accidental bodily injuries sustained:
 
1.    At School
     While attending school during the hours and on the days when school is in session.
 
2.    To and From School
     While traveling directly from home premises to school and one hour after school is dismissed on days when school is in ses­sion.
     
      Mr. North states: "In cover­ing fields in which the student was not formerly protected, the plan provides complete cover­age for those participating. It has been highly successful in the elementary schools where it has been in effect."
 
 
GE Panel Points Up
Needs Of Engineering
 
     The great demand for metal­lurgical engineers was empha­sized at the forum of the re­cent Engineers Day Rally con­ducted by the General Electric Co. in Schenectady.
     Representing THS on the engineer-student panel was John Oglesby, '57. John also reported that there is room for women in the field espec­ially in research and that a good command of written and oral English is a great asset towards success in the engin­eering field.
     Questions concerning engin­eering and engineering as a career were directed to a panel of eight engineers by over four hundred area high school jun­iors and seniors led by a group of four which included Oglesby.
    Other THS representatives at "Rally Day" were Guy Enfanto, vice-principal; James F. Allgeier, director of guid­ance; Stephen Armstead, Warren Bovie, George Lee, Janis Murnieks, Joel Moskowitz, James Quinn and Wes­ley Smith.
    The meeting was arranged by school guidance counsellors of thirty-six area secondary schools in cooperation with the Educational Relations Service Department of General Electric's Public Relations Division.
 
 
PTA Sets Carnival Program;
Council Names Committees
 
     The chief fund-raising project of the Troy High School P.T.A. this year will take the form of a carnival, to be held at T.H.S. on Friday evening, Nov. 16.  Mrs. Raymond Ellenbogen is the chair­man of the event.
     Opportunities to test proficiency with darts, water pistols and tennis balls will be provided in the girls’ gym and the cafeteria. Additional booths will feature the sale of food and candy; handicraft and sewing; and used paper covered books. There will also be a voice-recording booth and a fortune teller, whose identity is a closely guarded secret.
     The pool will be the scene of an aquatic show which will be given several times during the evening and dancing will take place in the boys’ gym with music furnished by the T.H.S. Dance Band.
     Members of Student Council will be the chairmen of the following committees; booths, Peter Denton; door, Myra Buchman; boys’ gym, Peggy Cutler, Carolyn Schultz; girls’ gym, Carla Schlegel, Janet Hoffsis; books, Steve Armstead; food, Valerie Leach; publicity, Pat Tschumi; talent, Sue Moore, Carol Maston, Steve Thomas.
     “Members of the P.T.A., faculty, and students are all working hard to make this affair a huge success,” reports Mrs. Margaret Spencer, Student Council advisor.
 
 
 
 CLASSMATES...
 SENIORS — By Sylvia Dale
 
         NORMAN WHITEHURST
     There is another tall blonde Whitehurst; have you met Norm? "Bro" is one of our most dapper and carefree Seniors. Of course he has troubles just like all the rest of us; homework, report cards, and five school days in a week. There are the pleasures too; food, red convertible, and long-awaited vacations. Norm does find interesting things to do in school like selling Senior Ball bids in the fall, pushing card sales in the winter, playing tennis in the spring, and anticipating Hobart College for next year. Now that we're properly introduced, how goes it, Norm? "Great, I passed!"
 
MARILYN ULINE
     Is Marilyn Uline collegiate? Well, "Monie" bowls in bermudas, skates in charcoal crew-neck sweaters, rides horses in dapper striped shirts, and dates on T.K.E. house parties. She belongs to Delphic Sorority, the new girls' debating so­ciety (as yet unnamed) and Senior Ball committees, but alien­ates homework and snobs. In just eleven more months we'll know the answer to Marilyn's career. She may be a nurse in Samaritan Hospital, a private secretary in New York City— or collegiate!
 
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
 

THINK ABOUT IT

Do you have the right to hurt someone for practically no reason? Do you feel that you can judge your fellow classmates and decide their happiness? Most of us would say no.

However, the practice of judging and selecting students for membership is carried on in both Troy High's sororities, Delphic and Philomathian. There are other organizations in Troy High. How do they choose their members? For certain clubs you need a certain scholastic average, for others you need athletic ability, and for membership in various other clubs you must take particular subjects or certain courses. The point is that everyone has an equal chance of working for and applying for membership.

Is it fair then that only two organizations base their member­ship more or less on how friendly you are with its members or if you are in the right clique? Do you think that all the Phil-Del­phic dances are worth one girl's heartbreak? Isn't there enough of this type of discrimination in later life? Do we have to start while yet in high school? Think about it.

 
 
Harriers Undefeated;
Seniors Spark Team
 
       The Troy High cross country team closed their scheduled sea­son this year without suffering a single loss. The harriers hold a 6-0 record.
     The thin-clads opened their season against LaSalle's J.V.'s, crushing them 15-40. Continuing their winning streak, Troy trounced Van Rensselaer, 17-43.
      In the Tri-Meet against Waterford and Columbia, THS cindermen emerged on top, defeat­ing Columbia, 17-66; and Waterford, 17-44.
      In the 5th meet Troy High downed Cohoes, 18-41 and fin­ished the season by defeating LaSalle, 20-39.
    Harriers will suffer a heavy loss to the winning team this year, standing to lose six out of seven varsity runners to graduation. These include Fred Pollman, Joe McConville, Chet DeLaMater, Ed Evarts, Jeff lacobucci and Mike Dwyer. Sophomore Dick Beckman will return next year to spark the new team.
 
 
La Palme Takes Lead
In Albany Production
 
     Jay La Palme, '57, is being featured in the Albany Civic Theater production of the com­edy farce, "Strange Bedfel­lows." He portrays a robust, not quite sober Englishman in­volved in the battle of the sex­es for woman's suffrage.
     The play, a Broadway hit, will be presented at 8:30 p.m., Nov. 16 and 17 at Phillip Livingston Jr. High School in Albany.   Tickets   are   $1.50   and may be obtained from Jay. Stu­dent tickets are $.75 and are available only at the box office.
     Jay's first taste of show busi­ness came when he won the WROW Radio Disc Jockey con­test and the Lowell Thomas Ra­dio Trophy. He was then fea­tured on WROW Radio through­out the winter of '55 as a high school disc jockey.
    This summer, Jay worked in summer stock, appearing in the Arcadia Player's production of "John Loves Mary." This play was received with much en­thusiasm by the summer the­ater-goers and he is looking for­ward to a full season next year. Jay also had the opportunity to appear in the RPI Players production of Tennessee Wil­liams', "Summer and Smoke," but because of the conflicting rehearsal schedule of "Bedfel­lows," he could not undertake a second role. He is looking for­ward to a career in radio or television, and, his early ex­perience in the field should prove valuable.
 
December 7, 1956 Issue
 
 
 
D. Malkonian Selected
DAR Representative
 
     Diana Malkonian was select­ed by a faculty committee from the three most qualified contest­ants to be the THS representa­tive in the annual Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Contest.
     Eligibility was voted upon by the senior class on the basis of dependability, service, leader­ship and patriotism. "Good Cit­izen" Diana will submit an es­say entitled "Ramparts We Watch" which will be judged on the city, judicial, district, state and national levels of the D.A.R.
 
Senior Girls Form
Discussion Society
 
     Feeling that discussions should not be left entirely to boys, senior girls have recently formed a feminine version of Quintilian Society.
     At a recent organizational meeting, Diana Malkonian was elected temporary chairman. A committee was appointed to propose membership qualifica­tions, extent and scope of group, and a name for the group. This committee included Leona Clarke, Shirley Gressler, and Patricia Tschumi.
     It was suggested that the group should consist of a max­imum of 20 seniors, both re­gents and non-regents. The girls would be judged by teach­ers on character and scholastic ability.
     Miss Marion Fitzpatrick is adviser for the group.
 
 
13 History Students
To Compete In Contest
 
     Thirteen Troy High senior history students are competing today in Albany in the Thir­teenth Annual American His­tory Contest, sponsored by the "Times Union." The test is based on Regents requirements in American History and is pre­pared in co-operation with rep­resentatives of the New York State Department of Education.
    Candidates were selected by the citizenship education de­partment and include: David Armitage, Warren Bovie, Janet Hoffsis, Douglas Kallenburg, Gail Lasdon, Diana Malkonian, Donald Mandelbaum, Joel Moskowitz, Janis Murnieks, Brenda Powell, Marie Riffelbach, Allen Thomas, and Patricia Tschumi.
     First prize will be an all-ex­pense paid, three day trip to Washington, D.C. and Philadel­phia. Second prize will be a $100 U. S. Savings Bond; third prize, a $50 bond; and fourth through fifteenth prizes, $25 bonds.
     Last year nineteen students from Troy High participated in this contest. Myra Kramer, salutatorian of the class of '56, took top honors for Troy High.
 
 
Troy High Presents
First Boys' Glee Club
 
     For the first time in T.H.S. history, a boys' glee club has been formed.
     At present, the group is working on blending of voices, and phrasing of music. Special music, within the voice range of boys, has been ordered.
     Under the direction of Frank Catricala, this group meets Tuesday and Friday, period 4, in room 301. Dis Maly is the accompanist. More boys, espec­ially tenors, are urged to join this group. States Mr. Catri­cala, "We want this to be a very large and prominent group in the music department."
 
CONGRATULATIONS!
 
     The "Challenger" staff wishes to extend best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Enfanto who were married on Thanksgiving Day.
 
 
                                                                  CLASSMATES...
 
               SENIORS — By Sylvia Dale
 
           CAROL HALDEMAN
 
     "Carol, get off that telephone! What have you got to talk about for so long?"
     "But Dad, this is so important. I have to find out when my Dardanian deadline is, and what I missed at the Phil meeting while I was in Student Council. Just give me a minute."
      "I can't understand these girls. Carol's pretty and happy and easy to get along with, but why must she talk so much? She goes to a dance, and the next day she's on the phone discussing dresses, and dates, and how the decorations looked. It has been the same with every dance Carol has ever worked on; the Sophomore Dance, the Mixer, the Prom, the Ball. I just don't understand it, Carol Haldeman, get off that phone!"
 
         DAVID ARMITAGE
 
     Are you maladjusted? Would you like to be psychoanalyzed? Consult Dr. Dave Armitage, H.R. 225. Better make your ap­pointment soon, the Doc's a busy man. Dave is managing editor of "Dardanian," a "Challenger" columnist, a member of National Honor Society and the swimming team.
     A real dance man. Dave has worked on the Sophomore Dance, the Jr. Mixer, the Prom, and the Senior Ball.
     Dave is sympathetic to do-it-yourself fans, Saturday Eve­ning Post readers, and hockey players, but better not mention cold rainy days, or smothered liver. You know how it is—we all have our maladjustments.
 
 
Classmates Photo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gridmen Finish Winning Season;
Receive Post-Season Awards
 
     The THS football team, under the guidance of Coach Ed Picken, completed a successful season with a 4-2 record and a tie for second place in the Class A League. The gridmen were presented a trophy by Paul Flanigan, in behalf of WTRY, for outstanding play in area football this year, while another post-season honor was the domination of Troy High on the Record Newspaper's All-Scholastic Football Team.
 
     Dan Johnson and Jack McCabe returned to their '55 po­sitions on the team as tackle and end respectively; Denny Stone, at end last year, was awarded a halfback spot on Thanksgiving Day. Halfback Nathan Jackson and guard Tony Pascarella rounded out the se­lections of the Purple and Gold on the all-city team.
     The Horses climaxed a win­ning season by defeating city rival CCHS 18-14, Nov. 9, at Notre Dame Field. A near rec­ord crowd, with a few snow flurries, watched Stone roll up three touchdowns and Jackson intercept two passes to thwart a last-minute rally by the Cru­saders.
     The team gained victories over Watervliet, Nott Terrace, Amsterdam, and Catholic High, while losing only to Albany (20-19), and Mont Pleasant, champions of the Class A League.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seniors Select Class Celebrities for '57;
Celebrities Give Future Plans To Sylvia Dale
 
     There comes a time in all good seniors' lives when they sud­denly find themselves wobbling fearfully on the threshold of graduation. What's going on out there in the cold, awesome world, they wonder. And how do these innocent students plan to tackle the problem? Let's interview a few of our Celebrated Seniors on that vast subject, "What are you going to do when you graduate?"
     Most carefree Richie Osganian tells us, "When and if I grad­uate, I'm going to enjoy myself. Watch my smoke."
     Donald Mandelbaum, our best student, plans to, guess what? —go back to school, more studying.
    Most talkative, Gail Lasdon is going to organize an international conversation marathon. Best dressed, Carol Kasarjian and Bernie Lazarusare headed for Paris to revolutionize and to promote world relations and this year's  fashions and to make a mint on her sore throat lozenges, and to put sideburns back where they belong.
     Says our best athlete, Jack McCabe, "I might try wrestling alligators, harpooning whales singlehanded;oh, there are lots of sports I haven't tried yet."
     Joel Moskowitz, class politi­cian declares, "Friends, and you are my friends, get out and reg­ister for the 1960 primaries!"
     Best dancers, Carol Mastan and Vince Powers plan to con­duct an extensive search for someone who can really dance the meringue to the music of Elvis Presley.
     Senior most likely to succeed, Doug Kallenburg intends to— succeed with all speed.
    Jeff lacobucci, our class wit, tells us, "Just laugh, and the whole world laughs with you."
    Tom Mancino, most talented senior, is going to open a mu­sic store to supply one-man bands and performing seals.
    Elected most bashful, George Lee, is soon to steal away to his hermitage to rewrite his best seller, "How to Sparkle Plenty."
    Joyce Connors, our class flirt is going to tour the world, test­ing the effectiveness of that in­ternational language.
    Best looking senior boy, Tom Whitehurst is going to search the entire country choosing candidates for the 1958 Miss America Contest.
    Most popular girl, Diana Malkonian, tells us "I have a yen for new frontiers; do you suppose those head-hunters are really so anti-social?"
     Prettiest senior girl, Neil McMann is going to the White House in July to bid for the Waldorf Presidential Suite where she wants to set up a modeling school for Broadway starlets and their pink poodles.
     Tom Sheary, who has done the most for T.H.S., says, “For any service, consult the yellow pages.   Just   look   me up, any time!"
     Most dignified, Jane Donald­son tells us, "I think I'll organ­ize a Daughters of Rensselaer!"
     Here's an idea from most popular boy, Allen Thomas: "Did you ever think that any American boy can become Pres­ident of the United States?"
 
Queen Carol Reigns
At Annual Senior Ball
 
   The class of '57 crowned Car­ol Mastan queen of the Hawai­ian Ball, Nov. 10. Her court, consisting of Janet Hoffsis, Jean Collier, Brenda Powell, Caro­lyn Cook, Susan Moore, and Joyce Connors, presided over the grand march, led by class president, Allen Thomas.
Approximately 150 couples attended the annual affair.
 
 
   January 17, 1957 Issue
 
 
 
N.M.S. Announces A. Keenan, D. Mandelbaum
Finalists In Nation-Wide Competition
 
     Andrew R. Keenan and Donald M. Mandelbaum, '57, were recently announced finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. This is the first time THS has been represented in the final competition for these scholarships.
     Final figures revealed that 166,581 high school students took the qualifying exam which was given earlier this fall. These stu­dents represented the top 5% of their classes in 12,500 high schools all over the nation.
     The scores for the two finalists are as follows:
      Keenan: Verbal—excelling 99.4% of total group; Quantitative —excelling 94.7% of total group.
      Mandelbaum: Verbal--excelling 96% of total group; Quantitative –excelling 97% of total group.
     The national finalists, representing the top 10% of the stu­dents in their age group, were required to take the College Board examinations which were given Jan. 12. These results, together with an application outline the student's personal achievement, chiefly in the area of extracurricular activities, an evaluation of the student by the guidance directors of the school, and the parents’ financial statement were to be submitted by Jan. 15. 'Winners' will be announced shortly.
    These scholarships, number­ing about 500, are awarded on a graduated scale up to $2,000, dependent on the need of the student. They may be used on­ly in the college of the student's first choice. This stipulation is made to avoid large scale last-minute changing of college plans.
     Other THS students high on the scholarship list were: Betty Anne Fell, Gail Lasdon, Brenda Powell, Marie Rifflebach, War­ren Bovie, Douglas Kallenburg, Joel Moskowitz, and Fred Pohlman.
 
 
 
 
Honor THS Delegates
At SC Conference
  
     Tom Sheary, ‘57, president of the T.H.S. Student Council and Mrs. Margaret Spencer, coun­cil faculty adviser, were re­cently elected members of the executive committee of the New York State Association of Student Councils at the annual meeting held at Syracuse Uni­versity.
     Sheary, a member of the Na­tional Honor Society and mem­ber of Troy High's soccer team, was recently elected vice-pres­ident of District Sixteen of the A.N.Y.S.A.S.C.
    This initial conference held by the association had in at­tendance delegates from the sixteen district associations of New York State. Mrs. Spencer and Sheary were selected as delegates to represent District Sixteen which is composed of student councils from six neigh­boring counties.
     It was announced also that T.H.S. will act as host for the first annual Spring Conference in May, a feature of each dist­rict's program.
 
22 Join Commerce Club
 
     New members of Commer­cial Club are: Carol Ames, Barbara Bonesteel, Millie Crandall, Bernadette Foley, Laurie Giacumo, Mabel Gunn, Bob Hinkin, Dick Hogan, Helen Lynch, Ruth Lynd, Kay Luce, Gloria Malik, Sue Margosian, June Moeller, Barbara Mur­ray, Gerry O'Brien, Mary Lou Opitz, Barbara Ostrander, Mary Ann Renna, Janice Rhinesmith, and Shirley Rosen.
 
 
 
Junior And Senior Classes To Present
A Joseph Hayes Musical Production
 (Special   to   "The   Challenger")
 
     The senior and junior executive boards meeting in joint ses­sion Jan. 10 voted unanimously to stage a musical revue under the direction of Joseph Hayes, Mar. 29 and 30 at T.H.S.
     A joint junior-senior class meeting will be held within the next two weeks at which Mr. Hayes will address both classes.
     Joseph Hayes, a professional choreographer,   composer,   and    director   addressed the initial
meeting, explaining what a Joseph Hayes production included. Mr. Hayes who has appeared in such shows as “Annie Get Your Gun" and "Call Me Mister” said that a production of the type he would stage with the upper classmen would re­quire a cast of over 300 stu­dents. This production would be staged for two nights and would be a joint project of the junior and senior classes.
    Charles Seibert, junior class president, said: “I feel that the cooperation between both of the upper classes will not only make this a gigantic success, but also will definitely better inter-class relations.
    A percent of the profits will go to Mr. Hayes and the remainder will be divided equally between juniors and seniors.
 
 
 
 
Dramatics Club
Elects La Palme  President
 
   The Troy High Dramatics Club has announced the elec­tion of club officers: president, Jay LaPalme; vice-president, Rosemary Thomas; treasurer, Pete Denton; secretary, Joyce Chuckrow; publicity, Trent Cox; general manager, Nancy Weingartner. Faculty adviser is Mrs. Margaret Spencer.
   Plans are now being made for a February production of three one-act plays to be pre­sented in the evening for a paying audience. The plays will be presented in the cafeteria and will incorporate the latest style of theater production called "theater-in-the-round" or arena style. This enables the audience to completely sur­round the stage.
    The committee for the Feb­ruary program includes: Sally Schmeltzer, Sue Mac Auley, Lida Mac Aulay, Martin Halacy, Susan Beckman.
 
 
 
Classmates
                                                  SENIORS — By Sylvia Dale
 
PEG CUTLER
 
     Now, I think Rock and Roll is great, but those chuckers are awful. I'll make scrap books for Phil, I'll take Student Council notes, I'll eat almost anything, I'll cheer my lungs out for the hockey team, I'll decorate for all the dances, but deliver me from these cool cats.
     All I want to do is graduate from Maryville College with a B.A. in drama and an M.R.S. degree. School in the South should be great—hayrides, outdoor classes, summer theater, ivy clothes, and white bucks—carry me back to dear old Dixie.
 
BILL STAWITZ
 
     "Seems as if I'm never going to cease my wandering; from Texas, to the Philippines, to Long Island, and finally Troy—and all in five years. And pretty soon the Navy's going to show me the rest of the world through its famous portals."
     "Poor Bill."
     "But some day I'll be famous, boy. The R.P.I. Field House will erect signs: 'William Stawitz worked here,' Annapolis will long remember me; I'll be in 'Who's Who' as an adventurer, champ­ion swimmer, soccer player par excellence; and suave man about the continent."
     "Sure, Bill."
     “Can’t wait 'till I graduate and get rid of homework, freshmen and Troy. Gee, I’ve got so much to do.”
      “Megalomaniac!”
      "What on earth does that mean?"
      “Don’t know Bill, do you?”
 
 
 
 
   
 
Class Of '57 Nominates
Thomas For Award
 
   Senior class president, Allen Thomas, has been nominated to enter the “Thom McAn Success Award” contest, designated for March 31, 1957. Candidates are chosen on a good citizenship basis, including the following: a good academic standing, constructive extra-curricular activities, respect of fellow students and faculty, leadership qualities, and promise of vocational success.
   First place winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a one-week, all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City. Other winners will receive scholarship aid.
     The essay of last year's win­ner, Orin Lee Dahl, was read into the Congressional Record by his congressman. Orin wrote about his future plan: to be on the faculty of a good college or university.
 
 
Jean Miller Proves
Pie Baking Prowess
 
    "Can you bake a cherry pie?" You can't? Well, then, you'll have to learn the secret from Jeannette Miller, our champion pie baker.
    Jeannette, a T.H.S. senior, recently won a blue ribbon and the 4-H Rensselaer County Championship when she demon­strated her skill at baking cherry pies. This means that she is eligible to compete fur­ther in the Eastern New York district event to be held Jan. 19 at the Sheraton-Ten-Eyck Hotel in Albany.
     Last year Jeannette, who was county winner in the same class, received a red ribbon in the eastern district competition, but "I am hoping that this year I get a blue ribbon and then I can go on from there to the state and national level," she says. "What an ambitious girl," we say.
   Why does Jeannette enjoy baking cherry pies? "Well," she comments, "they say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach!"
    (Sorry, but Miss Miller's re­cipe will not be published.)
    Betty Ann Hoffman, '58 also won the right to compete in the district fruit dish demon­stration at Kingston Jan. 31, and Doris Bernhard, '59 won an award for her cherry pie.
 
THS HISTORIANS . . .
 
     Troy High's top scores in the recent Albany "Times Union" American History Contest were made by Donald Mandelbaum, Doug Kallenburg, and Joel Moskowitz. Winner of the con­test was Edward Weaver of Al­bany High School. He topped 544 students participating from 39 schools.
 
 
 
 February 15, 1957 Issue
 
Upper Classes Name Chairmen
Of Musical "Extravaganza"
 
     Carolyn Cook, '57 and Robert Bertholf, '58 have been ap­pointed co-chairmen of the March musical revue by the senior and junior executive boards. They will serve as co-ordinators of the entire production for the senior and junior classes.
   At a recent junior-senior assembly Joseph Hayes, director of the forthcoming revue, explained how the T.H.S. musical would be organized. A cast of 300 students was requested and over 400 signed up directly after the assembly.
    Mr. Hayes began his speech to the assembly by stating, "No one needs any talent for this show, just guts!" He al­so asserted that this will be a "Broadway type" show. Ac­cording to Mr. Hayes the show will deliver "no message," will contain "no sym­bolism," but will be a "hilar­iously funny musical."
 
Class     committees     include:
 
     SENIORS: publicity—Neil Mc-Mann, Gail Lasdon; usherettes— Peg Cutler; tickets—Tom Fox, Joyce Connors; costumes—Bernice Drozd; make-up — Jane Donaldson; programs — Ann Monaco, Betty Ann Weeden, Anna Wasula. JUNIORS: pub­licity—Barbara Haber, Irwin Lapides; usherettes—Ann Long; tickets—Sarah Soultanian, Mar­tin Halacy;costumes — Lucille DeGeorgio;make-up— Maxine Jacobs; programs — Barbara Bonesteel, Faye Harris, Gloria Malek.
     The students were divided into three groups—dancing, productions, and sketches. Mr. Hayes stated that no student would be required to rehearse more than once a week.
    Scenery will be provided by Joseph Hayes as well as all scores, lyrics and costumes. He will also furnish a pianist.
 
 
 
 
 
Judith Pfeiffer Wins
Homemaker Award
 
     Judith Pfeiffer, '57, was re­cently chosen the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow from THS. She will receive a pin, symbolizing that "Home is Where the Heart Is."
    Three hundred thousand sen­ior girls from high schools all over the country took an exam­ination in "Homemaking Knowl­edge and Attitudes" in Decem­ber. Part of the Betty Crocker "search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow" this test determined the award win­ner in each participating school.
    Judith's paper is now being graded with those of other New York State Winners to determine the State Homemaker of Tomorrow. This representative will receive a $1,500 college scholarship and an expense-paid tour of the nation’s capital, Mount Vernon, and Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. The second highest rating girl in each state will receive a $500 scholarship.
   On May 2, 1957, the state winners will be the guests of Betty Crocker at the American Table Banquet in New York City where the name of the All-American Homemaker of Tomorrow will be announced. Chosen from among 49 state winners, one from each state and Washington, D. C., the win­ner will receive a $5,000 col­lege scholarship.
 
Carol Maston Named
Sweetheart Of THS
 
    Carol Mastan was announced "Sweetheart of THS" in the special issue of the Clarion yesterday. The election con­ducted on Friday, Feb. 8, aroused much speculation and comment. The Challenger ex­tends its congratulations to the THS "Queen of Hearts."
 
 
 
Classmates
SENIORS — Bv Sylvia Dale
 
PAT   TSCHUMI
 
    Where's Pat Tschumi? I've just got to find that girl. I've tried the Student Council meeting, the main office, the Clarion room, the cafeteria, the Guidance office. Where else could she be? I found some catalogs from Keuka college for her, and an applica­tion for a nursing course at Samaritan. I have to tell her about the new Delphic project, and talk her into re-joining the Ski Club; broken legs don't really take so long to patch up.
    Let's handle this objectively, sensibly, quickly. Pat likes Tom, Tom likes Pat, Pat and Tom like hockey; therefore—can anyone give me a ride over to the Field House?           
 
WILLIAM YOUNG
 
    Have you ever seen Billy Young (or the Silver Skates) whipping across Cooper's Pond, or the center ice in the Field House, or two chapters of geometry or monitoring lunch lines? Bill never stops, even to distinguish work from play, fun from hard labor; Bill loves it all—sure he does. Sell those bids, get that intramural program hopping, find a copy of the history homework, set the alarm for 6 a.m. (ugh, hockey practice), sell those ads for "Challenger," study for mid-year exams— no. they're over. Up Bill, up, who said you could sit down?
 
 
 
 
 
Driver Ed. Receives
Car From Bumstead's
 
     A '57 Chevrolet has been do­nated to the THS driver educa­tion department by W. H. Bumstead, Inc. Free servicing will also be provided by the com­pany.
    Richard Terzian, driver train­ing instructor, reports an in­crease in participants in the course, now numbering five classes a day.
 
 
 
March 8, 1957 Issue
 
Elks Award Honors
To Two THS Seniors
 
     Seniors Warren Bovie and Tom Oglesby were recently designated outstanding young leaders in the annual Elks Na­tional Youth Leadership con­test. They will each receive a $50 bond.
     Entrants in this contest, boys and girls under 19 years of age are judged on leadership American citizenship appreciation, perseverance, stability and resourcefulness, and sense of honor. All applicants are re­quired to submit a brochure to the committee including a doc­umentary autobiography and records of various achieve­ments.
   Both   Warren   and   Tom   are Eagle Scouts. In addition, Warren, current sports editor of both  Challenger and the '57 “Dardanian,” has been a four-year member of the hockey team and the band. His other activities include the Quintilian Society, National Honor Society,Science Club and Toga.  Tom, a two-year member of the swimming team, is assistantsports editor of the “Challenger.”  Tom also played var­sity golf in his sophomore year and is a  member of the National Honor Society, Science Club, and De Molay.
 
NMS Corp. Honors
Douglas Kallenburg
 
     Douglas Kallenburg, '57, was recently named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to a special group of 7,500 stu­dents who did not become fin­alists in the recent NMS com­petition but have achieved out­standing records. This national group, after submitting request­ed information to the Corpora­tion, will receive letters of com­mendation in recognition of their achievement.
 
 
You'll Kick Yourself Monday Morning
If You Don't See T.T.O. - Hayes
 
     "Tee Tee Oh" is coming. This fact can certainly not be denied as  the  publicity for the Junior-Senior   musical production has started to "rain" down upon the students at THS.
      In an interview with Joseph Hayes, the director of the show, the Challenger learned that an extensive publicity campaign is being planned for the revue. Radio, television, and newspapers are just some of the media to be used in the forthcoming campaign.
 School publicity is being directed by Irwin Lapides, Barbara Haber, Neil McMann and Gail Lasdon. Mr. Hayes said that he was quite pleased with the progress of the show and that he liked to work at THS. Mr. Hayes said, "You'll   kick   yourself   Monday morning if you don't see "Take Time Out."
 
     Scenery has already begun to arrive at THS for the pro­duction. Many of these back­drops and props were origin­ally used in Broadway musi­cals and are now being stored at THS for its own produc­tion.
     Rehearsals have been a novel experience for most of the stu­dents.   As   one  student   put   it. "What a ball these rehearsals are! I never had so much fun." Singing and dancing in groups have    been    dominant    during these rehearsals; however, Mr. Hayes   states   that   solos   and sketches will be rehearsed more extensively as the weeks go by.
    Ten tickets have been allot­ted to each Junior and Senior. A trip to New York City, including a ticket to the current hit “My Fair Lady” will be awarded to the person who sells the greatest number of tickets. Tickets can be purchased from any upperclassmen for $1.00.
 
                                                             
 
 Classmates
 
       SENIORS — By Sylvia Dale
 
 
     ANN MONACO
 
     Come to sunny California! Land of milk and honey, Elvis Presley and Tab Hunter, citrus fruit and Hawaiian punch, conver­tibles and swimming pools. There are so many opportunities for a receptionist who has a great record as a Challenger typist, a pop­ular cheerleader, and a National Honor Society member, and a true hamburger-and-pickle lover. You'll certainly miss historical, industrial, educational Troy, despite its faults. And the Mayflower will miss your business and your noise-no-zest. You probably won't manage to get back for many alumni banquets. But that's all right —go West, young Ann, go West.
 
    CAROL MAHAR
   It was a cold day in Troy—on the Hudson—New York. We were on day watch; petty complaints division. There was a girl somewhere, Carol Mahar. Our job—find her.    
   Description:   tall,   slender,   blonde.
   Occupation:   T.H.S. student.   Commercial Club   secretary.
  Alias: "Red."  
  Marks of identification: Phi Kappa fraternity pin.
  Known to enjoy: dancing, skating, hockey games.
  This girl may be in love and unpredictable. Proceed with caution, but do find her!
  Why?  She is suspected to have taken the new issue of "Mad" from Room 122.
 
 
 
 
Mandlebaum Receives
Bausch & Lomb Award
 
     Donald Mandlebaum, '57, was recently announced the recipi­ent of the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Medal.
    This medal, to be awarded at the graduation exercises, is given in recognition of outstand­ing achievement in science cour­ses. The winner is determined by the average of the exam marks received in the three sci­ence courses taken prior to the student's senior year; general science, biology, and physics or chemistry. In case of ties, the math averages are also consid­ered, using subjects common to both students' course of study.
 
 
March 29, 1957 Issue
 
                                                                            
 
     Classmates
 
  GAIL LASDON
 
     Presenting by popular vote and demand, our most loquacious senior, Gail Lasdon. Of course, Gail is as fine a worker as a talker. She is active in Red Cross, the Heart campaigns, and many other community projects. She is a member of Delphic, National Honor Society, German Club. A competent organizer and saleswoman, Gail is president of Delta Psi Sorority and recording secretary of the Grand Council, treasurer of the Science Club, a publicity chairman of T.T.O., and advertising manager of the Challenger. In her most limited spare moments, Gail enjoys everything from Tolstoy to steak and mushrooms, from butterfly chasing to talking!
 
JANIS MURNIEKS
 
     Some of us actually absorb without rebellion and noise the benefit of our worthy alma mater. Janis Murnieks, just such a boy, is one of our very well liked and respected seniors. Well traveled indeed, Janis has lived in Latvia, Germany, Hud­son, N. Y. and Troy. He has control of several languages, mathematics, and almost any of his other subjects you might mention. He is a member of N.H.S. and Quintilian Society and is a whiz at soccer and track. Janis enjoys Y.M.C.A. activities, Zane Grey's novels and the prospect of moving on to Union College.                                        
                  
 
 
          
 
TAKE TIME OUT - TONIGHT!
 Upper Class Musical Production to Feature Cast 
of 400 - Tonight
 
 
      "There's nothing like that feeling that you get when you are stealing that extra bow." After nearly two months of preparations, rehearsals and hard work, the Junior and Senior classes of Troy High School will present their musi­cal at 8:30 in the boys' gym.
     According to   director  Joseph Hayes the show will be the "greatest thing to hit Troy since Vanderheyden  crossed on his ferry."
     Featured throughout the musical comedy are many scenes from Broadway shows. The calypso number is rumored to be fabulous. Such songs as "I'm Getting Married in the Morn­ing" and "Jubilation T. Cornpone" are performed by soloists and choruses numbering over one hundred voices. Dance rou­tines from outstanding New York successes will be highlighted in addition to skits and chorus numbers. Bill and Peggy Yates, a professional act, will do a special number on both Friday and Saturday night.
  Jay LaPalme, who has had previous acting experience, will serve as M.C.                      
   The scenery, which has been arriving for weeks, will be set up with the aid of our own prop men. Costumes and lighting are said to be simply "beyond de­scription." Seven hundred cos­tumes will be worn by the cast.
     Invitations have been sent to the Mayor and his wife and many guest tickets have been provided.
     Tickets are $1.00 and will be on sale at the door.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guidance Announces
Senior Acceptances
 
     The Guidance Office has re­cently announced the following senior college acceptances: Carol Connolly, St. Rose; Margaret Cutler, Maryville; Jane Donaldson, Centenary; Lanay Cummings, Susan Roquet, and Carolyn Schultz, Green Mountain; Carol Crislip, Ann Hasso, San­dra Hughes, Cornelia McMann, Susan Meeter, and Patricia Tschumi, Russell Sage; Jean Collier, Shirley Gressler, Diana Malkonian, and Judith Pfeiffer, Albany State Teachers' College; Betty Anne Fell, St. Lawrence; Barbara Forrester, Keuka; Janet Hoffsis, Carnegie Tech; Michelene Karpiak, Samaritan Hospital; Victoria Kuchinsky. Albany Pharmacy; and Brenda Powell, Syracuse and Harper.
 
     Also: David Armitage, Muskegan and Grove City; Warren Bovie, Cornell, Northwestern; Robert Burke, University of Miami; Loyal Burnett, Syra­cuse; Frank Carey, Western Re­serve, Northwestern; Douglas Kallenburg, Drew University; Donald Mandlebaum, University of Rochester; Janis Murniecks, Union; John Oglesby, Univer­sity of Virginia, Cornell, Fred Pohlman, Northwestern; James Quinn, Alfred University, Alan Thomas, Hamilton, and James and Norman Whitehurst, Penn­sylvania Military.
 
 
 
SENIOR CLASS HEARS
 
JUSTICE MARCUS FILLEY
 
    More publicity for punishment meted out by the courts to juvenile offenders (ages twelve to sixteen) was urged by Judge   Marcus   Filley   of Rensselaer County Children's Court. Judge Filley made the observation at a recent senior assembly sponsored by the Cit­izenship Education Department. He stated, however, that he did not advocate printing the names of youthful offenders.
 
The judge further comment­ed: "Boys have a misconception of Children's Court. They be­lieve that when they appear be­fore the court that they will re­ceive a 'slap on the wrists' and be sent home. This is not the case. The least that we do to them is to place them on pro­bation which the boys definitely do not like." He explained that being placed on probation in­volves periodic checks by the court conferences with proba­tion officers, and court recom­mendations which may later in­fluence educational and mili­tary careers. In other words one "on probation" is under court regulation until he is twenty-one.
 
 
 

 April 17, 1957 Issue

CLASSMATES...
SENIORS — By Sylvia Dale
 
CAROL CONNOLLY
    
     A-E-I-O—You are Carol Connolly, speech therapist, adviser to The Old Vic Company, and our ambassador to France. Inspired by Macbeth (a la room 213) and Contes Varie's (204), Carol has come a long way since the carefree days of committee work in old THS; Dardanian wag editor, Challenger exchange editor, prophecy work. Remember the panic and fun of "Take Time Out?" There's no business like show bus----- oh, let's not get carried away.
     And lunch every day at a table for ten—those were the times. Oh, Carol, will you ever forget—oh, huh?
 
TOM FOX
     Here comes our very own Tom Fox.
     "Tennis, anyone?"
     No thanks, Tom, it's snowing again.
     "What'll you have?" Just an interview, Tom
      "Okay—anything you want to know—anything at all."
      We hear you're a member of National Honor Society, Quintilian, Science Club, "Dardanian" staff, and intramurals here at Troy High."
      "Well, yes—"
     "And you are a great spaghetti lover and a Sunday school superintendent and plan to work for an engineering degree at Northwestern."
     "That's right, and—"
     "Tom, you'll have to cooperate with us. Haven't you got anything to tell us?"
 
 
 
CLASSMATES PHOTO
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Donald Mandelbaum, Marie Riffelbach
Lead Senior Class Honor Students
 
In an exclusive release to the Challenger today, Principal Arthur J. North announced the honor students for the class of 1957. Mr. North commended Valedictorian Donald Mandelbaum whose average of 96.94 is the highest of Mr.North's administration

Announced Salutatorian was Marie Rifflebach with an average of 95.42. A close runner-up was Warren Bovie with an average of 95.01. Mr. North remarked that these averages were exceedingly high even for top honor students.

Leading the class also in scholarship with no average under 90 for four years are the following in order of their rank: Diana Malkonian, Betty Anne Fell, Douglas Kallenburg, Joel Moskowitz, Brenda Powell, John Oglesby, David Armitage, Bernice Spoon, and Gail Lasdan.
 
 Donald, who is activities edi­tor of the Dardanian has been prominent in other school ac­tivities. He is a member of Na­tional Honor Society, Quintilian, Toga, and Science Club and a former reporter for the Chal­lenger.
 
 
Troy High winner of the Bausch and Lomb Science Award Medal, Donald was also a finalist in the National Merit and National Honor Society ex­ams.
 
 
Marie is a four year band and orchestra member and is assist­ant student conductor of the band. President of the National Honor Society and a member of Philomathian Society and Science Club, she is also a Challenger reporter and liter­ary editor of the Dardanian. She was a member of Toga dur­ing her junior year.
 
Marie has been accepted at the Crane Department of Mu­sic at Potsdam State Teachers College.
 
Warren  is sports editor of the Challenger and the Dardanian. He is vice president of the Na­tional Honor Society and a member of Quintilian, Science Club and band. During his jun­ior year he was a member of Toga and won honorable men­tion in the EZLTA Latin con­test.
 
 
 
                                           
TENNIS TEAM PHOTO
 
 
 
 
                                               MR.   PATTER
                         By MOSQUE
To the Challenger:
 
When I sat down, I thought that I would write a humorous column including excerpts from previous Patter columns, but I think that I would like to ex­press something more in this, my last column.
I would like to think that my column was the funniest thing ever written, but even Mosque knows better. However, if some Friday you were feeling a little sad and perhaps things seemed to be against you and you pick­ed up a Challenger and glanced at the column on page two with the head "Mr. Patter by Mos­que." If a little smile came to your lips or even if you laugh­ed a little bit at that character Mosque, you made me feel real good.
Well, Mosque will be leaving high school soon. The words "by Mosque" will probably never again appear in the Chal­lenger; however someday per­haps 20 years from now, some­one may look at a Challenger from '56 or '57 and perhaps he'll glance at page two and see a column written "by Mosque." If a little smile comes to his, lips or even if he laughs a little bit at the character Mosque, I'll feel real good.
Well it's time to go. This will be my last paragraph after two years, but there will be other Mr. Patters. However, Mosque would like to say goodbye to his readers whom he really loved.
 
MOSQUE.
 
 
 
 
May 17, 1957
 
 
IT SEEMS A SHAME   .   .   .
 
 
  Some call them thieves, some call them criminals, others call them light-fingered artists. Who are "they"?
They are the never seen members of our student body who sneak around unnoticed, pilfering a coin here, a bill there, or a pen anywhere.
It seems a shame that ninety-nine percent of a school popu­lation has to be at the mercy of a mere one percent of dishonest pupils, many of whom don't even need those things which they take, but do it just to be smart. "They" know who they are. They know who it was who stole someone's lunch money or the money entrusted to an unsuspecting pupil to pay a family bill. Whenever there is a P.A. announcement saying that money should not be left around, that lockers should not be left open, one percent knows that the warning is against them.
How does it make them feel? Does it build up their ego? Surely they must be very insecure to bolster themselves by petty thievery. Does it affect their conscience? . . . We feel that it does. We have enough faith in our student body to make us believe that the one percent who started out this year as such will voluntarily join the ninety-nine percent.
Loyalty to our school doesn't mean to the walls, desks, or ceil­ing. It is loyalty that surges through you as you sing the Alma Mater. Only one hundred percent loyalty in all phases, including honesty, makes for a one hundred percent school.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Guidance Announces
Senior  Acceptances

 Additional seniors accepted at the colleges of their choice have been announced as follows by the guidance department: Christine Beaudett, Russell Sage; Sue Moore, Green Mt.; Gail Farmer, Oneonta State Teachers College; Victoria Kuchinsky, Rutgers; Janet Hoffsis, Cornell; Ann Hasso, St. Rose; Marylyn Mathewson, New York State Teachers College; Susan Meeter, Grinnell, and Univer­sity of Missouri.

 Also: Steve Annstead, War­ren Bovie, and George Lee, R.P.I; Frank Carey, Lafayette; Jeff Iacobucci, Ithaca; Andrew Keenan, Union; John Kriworutschko, Pratt University; Jay LaPalme, Siena; Donald Mandelbaum, Cornell, Union, and R.P.I.; Ray Miller, Oswego State Teachers College; Tom O'Brien, Siena, R.P.I.; Al Thomas, Wesleyan; Jacqueline Hayes, Oneonta; and Susan Miller. Champlain Valley Hospital

 
Seniors Participate
In Panel Discussions
 
      THS seniors have participated throughout the school year in a monthly series of panel dis­cussions sponsored by the Troy Rotary Club. The general theme of the panels was modern youth problems and views.

       The purpose of these panels was to get a teenager's point of view regarding present day problems of community inter­est.

     Speakers and their topics were: Stephen Armstead, — "What I Would Do If I Were In Politics;" John Oglesby — "Who's At Fault" (delinquency); Allen Thomas—"My Responsi­bilities to God, Parents and Community;" Thomas Sheary—  "Teenage Impressions of Amer­ica;" and Janet Hoffsis—"Look­ing to the Future."

      Speakers were chosen by the English and citizenship educa­tion departments. Other partic­ipating schools included Lansingburg High, La Salle, and CCHS.

 

Seniors Compete For

Beck Designer Awards

     Seniors John Schantz and Laura Decker are among the eight area high school students selected to participate in the annual A. S. Beck "Designer of Tomorrow" scholarship compe­tition.

   The winning student will be awarded a full tuition scholar­ship for study at the Traphagen School of Design in New York. The A.  S. Beck Student Advis­ory Council, of which New York Yankee baseball star Gil McDougal is chairman, is sponsor of the annual competition.

   John has already been offer­ed a partial scholarship in auto­motive design by the General Motors, Inc.

 
Seniors Govern City;
Guests Of Rotary Club
Five Troy High seniors took over city governmental offices on the annual "Boys' and Girls' Day," May 7, sponsored by the Troy Rotary Club.
 
Allen Thomas acted as Mayor; Betty Anne Fell, as Commis­sioner of Public Safety; Thomas Sheary, as City Court Judge; Bernice Spoon, as City Treas­urer; and Michael Walker, as Commissioner of Fire Alarms. Students were instructed in the duties of their offices and at­tended a Rotary Luncheon.
 
 
 

 
          SENIORS — By Sylvia Dale
 
                       JUDY PFEIFFER
 
In the spring, to what does a young girl's fancy turn? Well, today's heroine could be baking pies for a 4-H project or making summer dresses, or being Troy High's Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow. She might spend the mornings doting over young Tommy Sands (who is he?) and her afternoons pining over colleg­iate Pat Boone.
Judy also goes for daily hot fudge sundaes, and who doesn't? Her daily agenda may also include a Phil, Student Council or N.H.S. meeting.
But, being a girl of mathematical aptitude, Judy loves to spend the joyous springtime drawing dodecahedrons—if you know what we mean.
 
NANCY CHARD
 
"No, Nancy, it would never get through the censors. We've got to quit goofing off and get this class prophecy finished."
Of course. Nan keeps us laughing in her quiet way. She keeps Delphic, N.H.S., Student Council, and Science Club in chuckles. Here too, is a girl of many talents and conflicting loves; is it nor­mal to be a fan of Elvis—(you know who) and Pat Boone? And who else do you know who loves to eat pizza with fish fries?
Someday Nan wants to be on a personnel staff. Now isn't that lovely? Simply lovely.
    We’ll never get this thing finished. How do we spell prophecy anyway? One four two?     
     Next week well just have to get organized!"
 
CLASSMATES PHOTO
 
 
Seniors To Relive Past;
Dip Into The Future

     Class Night exercises are scheduled for Monday, June 24. Class president Allen Thomas and vice-president Diana Mal­konian will preside over a pro­gram including the reading of the Class History, Will, and Prophecy. Juniors Charles Seibert and Joe Walsh will act as ush­ers. Members of the History com­mittee are John Oglesby, senior year; Frank Carey, junior year; JeanCollier, sophomore year; Warren Bovie, freshman year. The Prophecy committee in­cludes Nancy Chard, Barbara Forester, Brenda Powell, An­drew Keenan, and Sylvia Dale, who also composed the Class Will. Sylvia and Jane Donald­son will present the Will.

 

June 7, 1957 Issue 

 

 Fox, Baranowski Win Section II Doubles
 
     The tennis men have com­piled a 5-3-1 record with two matches remaining in the reg­ular season. The Purple and Gold downed Lansingburg 4-2, Waterford 6-0, lost to Heatly 5-1 and tied LaSalle 3-3.

In the sectionals the team of senior Tom Fox and junior Bill Baranowski turned in the top doubles performance. The Tro­jan team whipped through three rounds of play without a defeat to capture the crown. Fox and Baranowski are com­peting today in the Intersectional Championships at the Edison Club in Schenectady.

 

Pete Denton Captures

Final Gross Honors

     Peter Denton, '58, was the winner of the annual Gross Ora­torical Contest held May 16. Susan Meeter and Joel Moskowitz (both '57), were tied for second place in the contest.

    Peter's topic was "Individu­alism;" Susan spoke on "Blood, Peace and Freedom," and Joel on "Here We Stand."

    Judges for the contest were Mrs. Mildred Anslow, Miss Isa­bel Mann and Miss Mary Alice Healy, all faculty members. John Oglesby, '57, acted as mod­erator and David Armitage, '57, served as time keeper.

     The annual award is present­ed by Louis Gross, former pres­ident of the Troy Board of Edu­cation in honor of his uncle, the late Dr. Charles E. Gross, who held a chair of history at Harvard College.

 
 Sports Banquet Honors
Varsity Letter Winners

     The annual Sports Banquet was held June 5 in the cafe­teria in honor of over 125 ath­letes and cheerleaders. A tur­key dinner with "all the trim­mings" was served by Mrs. Hel­en O'Brien and her staff.

     Highlight of the evening was the presentation of block T's to the following letter winners:

 TRACK: Raymond Durand, Edward Evarts, Clarence Hall, Jeffrey lacobucci, Michael Keyes, George Lee, Frederick Polhman, Wesley Smith.

 GOLF: Charles Hauck, Robert   Pochman, Norman    Rosenblum,    Richard Weaver.

BASEBALL: John Callary, Steven Colucci, Thomas Cerulli, Thomas Haggerty, Edward Hannon, Matthew Kupic, Leo Mosseau, Richard Osganian, An­thony Pascarella, Robert Qua, David Sliter, Dennis Stone, John Whaley.

HOCKEY: George Doodian, Brant Kehn, Jeff lacobucci, Charlie Staro, Warren Bovie, Pete Cluett, Roger Semerad, Bill Young, Bob Bertholf, Tom Hall, Al Thomas, George Lee, Joel Moskowitz, mgr.

     Programs and the menu were provided by Mr. Seibert and his typing class.

 

DEAR SENIORS   .   .   .       

   This final edition of the Challenger for the 1956-1957 school year is, in a way, dedicated to the members of our senior class, whose graduation, in less than three weeks, will signify the climax to the four best years of their lives.
They have changed a great deal, since the moment they picked themselves up after having taken a sudden plunge from the brink of grammar school. They will change again in the next few years in college or in preparing for the remainder of their lives. But in the hopes that they do not change so much that they forget the friendships and excitement found here, deepest wishes for future success and happiness are extended to them by their eventual suc­cessors. Someday far off, they may discover this newspaper, read this dedication, and remember what it was like to be a student at THS.

 

 

 

THS To Graduate Record Number
Approximately 260 members of the class of '57 will be grad­uated from Troy High School at the ninety-eighth commence­ment exercises to be held at 10 a.m., June 26, in the school gymnasium.
Donald Mandelbaum, valedic­torian, will deliver an honorary essay entitled "Moscow and Disarmament," and the tradi­tional farewell address.
Salutatorian Marie Riffelbach will speak on "A New Look for Classical Music." Peter Denton, Gross Medal winner, will de­liver his speech "Individualism."
Diplomas will be presented by Mrs. Frank W. Dunn of the Board of Education. Prizes and additional scholarships will be awarded by Principal Arthur J. North.
The invocation will be deliv­ered by the Reverend Donald A. Brushett. Rabbi Hershel Matt will give the benediction.
Ann Hasso will play a piano solo, "Valse Brillante" by Mana Zucca. The processional will be"Marche Celebre" by Lackner; the recessional, "War March of the Priests" by Mendelssohn. Emile Catricala will be the organist.

 

Seniors To Relive Past;
Dip Into The Future
Class Night exercises are scheduled for Monday, June 24. Class president Allen Thomas and vice-president Diana Mal­konian will preside over a pro­gram including the reading of the Class History, Will, and Prophecy. Juniors Charles Seibert and Joe Walsh will act as ush­ers.
Members of the History com­mittee are John Oglesby, senior year; Frank Carey, junior year; JeanCollier, sophomore year; Warren Bovie, freshman year. The Prophecy committee in­cludes Nancy Chard, Barbara Forester, Brenda Powell, An­drew Keenan, and Sylvia Dale, who also composed the Class Will. Sylvia and Jane Donald­son will present the Will.
 
Council To Recognize Outstanding Seniors
At the Senior assembly, June 11, outstanding members of the senior class will be honored by Student Council. According to tradition, class president Allen Thomas will exchange gavels with Junior class president Charles Seibert; and Student Council president Tom Sheary will transfer authority to in­coming president Howard Daffner. Outstanding members of Student Council will also be announced and will be present­ed awards.
Outstanding  senior class members are selected by vote of Student Council from a list submitted by the executive board. Outstanding S.C. mem­bers are determined according to Council's award system.
Also presented will be band and miscellaneous special awards.

 

 

 
 

 

SENIOR CLASSMATES - -

 

                                                     By B. A. Fell and S. Gerrish
                                                                            MICHALENE KARPIAK

     Did you say you are in need of a nurse? Well, "Mike" may be able to help you. She's well qualified, you know. She took a nurs­ing course at the Samaritan Hospital. Of course, she has many other assets. In high school she took a college entrance course; chemistry and B.A. triumphed over history. She was secretary of the German Club and a member of the "Dardanian" staff and Challenger and board. She liked tennis, swimming, pizza, Pat Boone, and someone named George, but she was definitely not fond of conceited people.

     Oh, excuse me—I didn't notice that you are bleeding to death!

                                                                    FREDERICK POHLMAN

    The other day a boy named Fred tried to convince me that he is a country boy. He told me that he digs solid geometry and hot­rods, but not English. He has been active in track, cross country and intramural basketball. Rhythm 'n' blues. Fats Domino, and "Japanese Sandman" by the Celloes are the greatest. A member of National Honor Society, his plans for the future include mech­anical engineering at Northwestern University.

I don't think that is the definition of a country boy, do you?

 

By Barbara Haber

SHIRLEY GRESSLER

Now that summer's approaching, Shirley is forced to substi­tute swimming for skiing. There will be other substitutions too— tennis instead of working on numerous term papers, Albany State instead of T.H.S., and in the future—teacher instead of student. In the past, Shirley was a member of Toga, N.H.S., and Y-H. She found "Playhouse 90" and chemistry most enjoyable—physics not! Math, sports clothes, John Derek, and "Gone With the Wind" still score high on her list of favorites. In conclusion, we wish Shirley "Good Luck and Bon Voyage" as she begins another long journey through the sea of knowledge.

                                                                               WESLEY SMITH

As the faint strains of the "Alma Mater" echo through the halls, every senior's thoughts turn to. . . soccer?— geometry?—the University of Miami? (in Ohio)— Maybe not every senior shares these thoughts, but Wes is certainly concerned with them. Soon he will be involved in an archileclural course, with no time for his "real cool dog, Cork," or "Gunsmoke." Membership in T.H.S.'s Student Council, N.H.S., and the Fire Monitoring staff will be only memories. Even his pet peeve— "little sister" will be neglected. And as Wes so aptly puts it "Horrors!"

                                                                       By Joyce Chuckrow

                                                                       ANDREW   KEENAN

Troy High's loss will be Union's gain, when next fall Andy travels to halls of higher education. Although he will miss senior English, eight period days and working on the class prophecy, Andy can't wait to bid adieu to chemistry, and his inconvenient locker.

Quintilian, Toga, and Science Club keep Andy jumping at THS and helped him forget Elvis, ivy league clothes and "This is Your Life," while college boards (no, it's not a misprint), "The Silver Chalice" and fried chicken bring out the best in him.

On a cool September morning in the not too distant future, Andy might return to Troy High, as a history teacher, and to see if student elevators have yet been installed.

                                                                               RANDOLPH WALLING

 As one peeks into the future life of Bud, everything appears unchanged. He can still boast one of the biggest harems at "Unde­cided University;" he's still studying so that the title Doctor will someday precede his name; James Dean remains his favorite ac­tor; and, yes, Coach Picken, he's made the All-American football team.

At closer range, one detects a western twang, left over from a recent visit home to Omaha, and a strong preference for chem., "Amos 'n' Andy," and stories of the sea. But the same disdain of squash, French, and Yul Bryner are very obvious. Most important, there still remains his humor and friendliness which have earned him so many friends during his one-year stay at Troy High!

                                                                                      By Judith Chuckrow

                                                                                      CAROL KASARJIAN

The adjectives sparkling and vivacious go as naturally with Carol Kasarjian as ketchup and French fries (her favorite food). During her four year stay at Troy High, Carol has had almost as many extra-curricular activities as friends; some of these includ­ing Student Council representative, Senior Class secretary, treas­urer of the Challenger, chairman of Council Point System, and a member of Phil.

One could guess by Carol's good taste and smart clothes that someday she hopes to enter into a phase of the fashion world. But before leaving, Carol has one remark—"Good luck, Judy, with Point System!"

                                                                                            FRANK CAREY

 Concluding a college entrance course complete with four schol­arships. Frank Carey is soon to be entering the medical field as a freshman at Northwestern University. Frank's activities for his senior year include the senior executive board, the "Dardanian" staff, Quintilian, and the National Honor Society.

 Frank has a penchant for chemistry, the color blue, and chick­ens. When it comes to Latin or the long lunch-line, however, he'll be glad to leave them behind.

 Here's to you, Frank, and your future as a medical doctor.

Don't forget your old alma mater.

 

 

Classmates Photo

 

Guidance Announces Senior Acceptances

 

Further college acceptances recently announced by the guidance department are: George Doodian, Colby; Tom Fox, Bucknell University; Al Lococo, Siena; Donald Mandelbaum, Harvard and Yale; Ray Miller, Buffalo State; Tom Oglesby, Princeton and Swarthmore.

Also, Victoria Kuchinsky, George Washington University; Leona Clark and Frances Cam-pagna, Russell Sage; Jacqueline Hayes, Oneonta State Teachers College; Gail Lasdon, Bryn Mawr; and Barbara Forester, Wells.

 

The following is dedicated to those who have taken the time to read our history. 
     Ann
 
 
 
 
NEWSPAPER LOVER
I love the paper
 
I think it's swell
 
The day it comes out
 
I run pell-mell,
 
To get my copy and read each line.
 
The stories and columns   
 
I think are fine
 
I laugh at the jokes
 
I read the ads,
 
I note the news,
 
I take in the fads.    
 
When I praise the paper
 
I scorn those who laugh
 
I'm really loyal.
 
       I'm on the staff.
 
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