The 1957 Talisman

The 1957 Talisman

H. McCandless; E. Frietas; S. Chisholm; T. Oliver; J. Rolston

TALISMAN STAFF

To publish the 1957 TALISMAN has been our task

and our pleasure. In the pages that follow we have tried

to convey evidences of the full and busy life we lead here

at Greer.

We hope it will serve as a worthy memorial of the

Class of 1957.

Editor-in-Chief  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Rolston
Literary Editor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harry McCandless
Sports Editors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Kennedy
Shirley Elliott
Art Editor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Chisholm
Photographer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas Oliver
Business Manager  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emil Frietas
Business Secretary  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Munzer
Typists  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Theresa Percival
Diana Haynes
Diana Munzer
Advisor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Mr.  Mapledoram Fink

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D. Munzer; S. Elliott; S. Chisolm

FOREWORD

At the beginning of our nation's history, many people tried to mold the paths to

be followed by others. Only a few of these people became outstanding enough to

be remembered. We, the Senior Class of 1957, have tried to make paths for others

to follow. We have done our best in everything, and in the TALISMAN we'll try to

show what we remember most about Greer School.

          We, the Senior Class of 1957, wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation

     to you, Mrs. Ruth M. Freitag. You have helped and guided us through our years at Greer.

     In many phases of Greer life you have been in the background, but in moments of need

     you were ready to give your utmost to help us and the classes that have gone before us.

     Through your never-ending guidance and understanding you have helped us to reach our

     last steppingstone at Greer and our first steppingstone into the life ahead. Thank you again,

     Mrs. Freitag, for all your help in the years past. We know that you will continue to assist

     the classes that follow after us for many years to come. And we hope that they will appre-

     ciate your help as much as we do.

DEDICATION

             To you, Mr. Carmine Di Arpino, we, the Senior Class of '57, wish to show our apprecia-

        tion for all your help and guidance to the school and its students. Through your cheerfulness

        and hard work we can say that you have given us knowledge and self-assurance to lead us

        on our way into this new world we are about to enter.

             Though this book may wither and decay in time, the knowledge and guidance you have

        given us will never leave our hearts.

             May this appreciation be only part of our thanks to you.

APPRECIATION

A MESSAGE

It is fitting for the 1957 TALISMAN to spotlight the lives of great men and women. From them we can learn many of the ingredients of greatness, such as integrity, industry, mental alertness, self-control, faith in God, and a desire to serve one's fellow men. Long ago (1838) Henry W. Longfellow, in his Psalm of Life, wrote that the

"Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time."

We are all tempted at times, however, to turn aside from the rugged path to achievement, and to bow in easy frustration at the false notion that somehow
the truly great lived only far away and long ago.
Perhaps a careful reading of the TALISMAN's pages between the topical dividers will lead us to realize that right at Greer -- yes, here and now -- each of us has an opportunity to come into close association with some great men and women. If we form the habit of looking for the good in those around us, we are bound to find some elements of personal magnitude in the familiar lives of the fellow students, staff members, visitors and friends we see and know from day to day. And, in the process, we may well discover a bit of greatness in our own lives!
It is our hope and aim, for the Class of 1957 and for all students at Greer, that during your stay here you may have helped to develop in real measure some of the qualities of greatness.

MR. MAPLEDORAM FINK
Vocational

MRS. RUTH FREITAG
The Sciences

REV. ROBERT W. PACKER
Mathematics

MR. JOHN E. McHENRY
Principal

MRS. DOROTHEA S. HUMPHREY
English, Librarian

MR. CARMINE DIARPINO
History, Latin, Italian

MR. JOSEPH C. FISCHER
Physical Education

MR. WARREN OLSEN
English, History

MISS GAYLE I. HOUSER
English

MRS. JOYCE W. RITTGERS
Sec. to the Principal

MR. GEORGE GROH
Mechanical Drawing

MISS BETTY LOU BARTON
Homemaking

MR. GAROLD BERRY
Industrial Arts

MRS. HELENE F. ROBERTSON
Commercial

MISS DOROTHY SCHAFENACKER
Music

MISS ELSIE ROUELLE
Remedial Reading

                   EDWARD BAKER
                   Born: Towners, New York, July 29, 19**
                   Entered Greer: September 6, 1947
                   Football: 8, 1, 2, 3
                   Basketball: 8, 1, 2, 3
                   Baseball: 8, 1, 2, 3
                   Cottage Award: 2
                   Sportsmanship Award: 2
                   Vocational Award: 3
                   Brian Morton Award: 3

                   Ambition: Ballplayer or Coach

DAVID ABEL
Born: Verbank, New York, March 22, 19**
Entered Greer: September 4, 1954
Science Award: 2, 3
Mathematics Award: 3
Class Award: 3

Ambition: World Champion All-around
Cowboy

CHARLES BERRY
Born: Wheeling, Vermont, October 24, 19**
Entered Greer: March, 1953
Basketball: 2, 3, 4
Baseball: 2, 3, 4

Ambition: Interior Decorator

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                   SHIRLEY R. ELLIOTT
                   Born: Poughkeepsie, New York,
                                    June 18, 19**
                   Entered Greer: September, 1947
                   Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4
                   Softball: 1, 2, 3, 4
                   Hockey: 1, 2, 3
                   Cheerleading: 1, 3, 4
                   G.A.A.: 1,2
                   Leaders' Club: 1
                   Glee Club: 4
                   Choir: 4

                   Ambition: Secretary

SUZANNE CHISHOLM
Born: New Jersey, August 2, 19**
Entered Greer: September 1, 1952
Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Hockey: 1, 2, 3
Volleyball: 2, 3
G.A.A.: 1,2, 3, 4
Y.P.F.: 4
Glee Club: 4
Dramatics: 2, 3, 4
Speech Club: 4
Photography: 3
Choir: 1, 2, 3, 4

Ambition: College Education

EMIL FREITAS
Born: New Jersey, August 8, 19**
Entered Greer: September 3, 1948
Football: 2, 3, 4, *1
Basketball: 2, 3, 4, *1
Baseball: 2, 3, 4, *1
Track: *1
Vocational Award: 3
Class Vice President: 3

Ambition: Drafting or Commercial Pilot

* Abraham Clark High School, New Jersey

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                   DIANA HAYNES
                   Born: Poughkeepsie, May 22, 19**
                   Entered Greer: September, 1956
                   Basketball: 4, *1, 2, 3
                   Softball: 4, *1, 2, 3
                   Volleyball: 4, *1, 2, 3
                   Leaders' Club: *2, 3
                   Y.P.F.: 4, Treasurer
                   Dramatics: *3
                   General Clubs: *Press Club

                   Ambition: To be a nurse

                   * Arlington High School, Poughkeepsie

RUSSELL GOLDEN
Born: New York, November 29, 19**
Entered Greer: February 4, 1943
Football: 1, 2, 3, 4
Basketball: 1, 4, Mgr. 2, 3
Y.P.F.: 1, 2, 3, 4
Glee Club: 1, 2, 3, 4
Dramatics: 1, 2, 3, 4
Boy Scouts: 1, 2, 3
Choir: 1, 2, 3, 4
Choir Award: 3
Albrecht Award: 3

Ambition: Naval Career

JAMES ROBERT KENNEDY
Born: Poughkeepsie, May 11, 19**
Entered Greer: May 28, 1948
Football: 1
Baseball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Spelling Award: 2
Brian Morton Award: 2

Ambition: Chemical Engineer

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                   HARRY WALTER McCANDLESS
                   Born: Connecticut, November 1, 19**
                   Entered Greer: November 15, 1952
                   Football: 2, 3, Mgr. 4
                   Basketball: 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4
                   Baseball: Mgr. 3, 4
                   Y.P.F.: 1, 2, 3
                   Glee Club: 1, 2, 3, 4
                   Dramatics: 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3, 4

                   Ambition: Hotel Manager

GEORGIA KING
Born: New York, July 21, 19**
Entered Greer: September, 1943
Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Softball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Hockey: 1, 2, 3, 4
Volleyball: 1, 2, 3, 4
G.A.A.: 1, 2, 3, 4
Leaders' Club: 3
Y.P.F.: 3

Ambition: Horsewoman

DIANA MUNZER
Born: Jamaica, N.Y., October 28, 19**
Entered Greer: December 28, 1948
Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Softball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Hockey: 1, 2, 3
Cheerleading: 1, 2, 3, 4
G.A.A.: 1, 2, 3, 4
Y.P.F.: 1, 2, 3
Glee Club: 1, 2, 3, 4
Dramatics: 1, 2, 3, 4
Science Club: 1
Photography Club: 3
Choir: 1, 2, 3, 4
Class Secretary: 1, 2, 3, 4

Ambition: College Education

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                   THERESA PERCIVAL
                   Born: England, February 4, 19**
                   Entered Greer: September 3, 1949
                   Hockey: 1
                   G.A.A.: 1, 2
                   Y.P.F.: 1, 2
                   Dramatics: 1, 2
                   Publications: 4
                   Speech Club: 4

                   Ambition: Photographic Model

THOMAS OLIVER
Born: Brooklyn, November 29, 19**
Entered Greer: July 19, 1948
Dramatics: 1, 2, 3, 4
General Clubs: Gun Club

Ambition: Air Force

JACK KENNETH ROLSTON
Born: New York, August 18, 19**
Entered Greer: July 13, 1946
Football: 1, 2, 3, Captain 4
Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Baseball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Dramatics: 4
Hunting Club: 3, 4
Sportsmanship Medallion
Vocational Award: 2
Class President: 1, 2, 3, 4

Ambition: Success Forestry Gov't
Agent F.B.I.

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DORIS RUIZ
Born: New York, February 9, 19**
Entered Greer: May 28, 1953
Basketball: 2
Volleyball: 4
G.A.A.: 2, 3, 4
Y.P.F.: Sec. 2, Treas. 3, Pres. 4
Glee Club: 2, 3, 4
Dramatics: 2, 4
Speech Club: 4
Publications Club: Editor-in-Chief 4
Choir: 2, 3, 4
Religious Award: 3
Class Treas.: 2, 3, 4

Ambition: Private Sec.

ANDA MARINA SELGA
Born: Latvia, May 21, 19**
Entered Greer: September 16, 1955
Softball: 3
Y.P.F.: 3
Glee Club: 3, 4
Dramatics: 4, Sec. 3
Choir: 3,4

Ambition: Interpreter in United
Nations

VICTOR VON RADICS
Born: Massachusetts, July 6, 19**
Entered Greer: January 19, 1952
Football: 2
Basketball: 1, 2, 3, 4
Y.P.F.: 2, Pres. 3, Sec. 4
Glee Club: 3
Dramatics: 2, 4
Cottage Award: 1, 3

Ambition: Navy

GEORGE VAN ANDEN
Born: December 5, 19**
Entered Greer: September 17, 1956

Ambition: Contractor

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	V. VON RADICS; R. KENNEDY; C. BERRY		T. OLIVER

SENIOR CLASS OF 1957

			T. PERCIVAL; D. RUIZ; G. KING
16	S. CHISHOLM; S. ELLIOTT

11th GRADE

First Row:        Mrs. R. Freitag, M.Ennis, J. Marciano, B. Lowe, B. Pilz,
                          B. Orlamunder, D. Sowarby, B. Barton
Second Row:   C. Lovett, S. Murray, D. McCaig, G. Bates, A. Pearl, H. Walton,
                          E. Wahlberg

10th GRADE

First Row:        G. Sievers, D. Elliott, M. Coleman, W. Mattison, F. Oliver
Second Row:   T. Buchanan, R. Tate, V. Cholewicki, W. Robertson, R. Blydenburgh,
                          J. Hammer
Third Row:      A. Wright, A. Jerome, O. Watts, S. Lovett, M. Gibson, Mr. R. Packer

9th GRADE

First Row:        Mr. W. Olsen, G. Wheelright, M. Buxell, R. Ildefonso, B. Berry,
                          M. Parliearos, D. Hartz, D. Hannon, R. Jenkins
Second Row:   S. Hayward, M. Roth, J. Richmond, N. Abel, G. Ott, R. Lovett
Third Row:      L. Gifford, M. Stolting, D. Dupree, P. Coombs, J. Pavlick, P. Bassett,
                          P. Osis, F. Keenan, A. Oliver

8th GRADE

First Row:        Miss G. Houser, A. Voight, F. Cavallito, D. Dewey, L. Von Radics,
                          R. LaVallee
Second Row:   K. Townsend, T. Klyce, C. Ladeau, A. Meyrowitz, M. Meyer,
                          D. Sievers
Third Row:      N. Anderson, D. Berger, R. Dykeman, S. Morgan, G. Boyce, J. Freitas,
                          A. Vaz

7th and 6th GRADES

First Row:        Miss E. Sackett, C. Neely, V. Vaz, J. Wesdorp, B. Townsend,
                          J. Hudnor, J. Anderson, P. Klyce, R. Martin, Miss E. Buhlman
Second Row:   P. Jordan, D. Sievers, D. Wagnon, A. Lusk, A. Dupree, J. deCsaby,
                          G. Clarke, C. Abrahamsen, C. Sestito, W. Rittgers
Third Row:      A. Dilks, J. Stolting, J. Nicholas, T. McCandless, R. Taylor, D. Berry,
                          E. Martin, R. Jordan, C. Doyle, R. Jenkins

5th and 4th GRADES

First Row:        S. Wilson, E. Rocha, L. Osward, C. Montaigne, A. Robertson,
                          C. Gieringer, R. MacGregor, J. MacGregor, L. Devendorf,
                          P. Fernandez, F. Mikulec, V. Ladeau
Second Row:   P. Leland, S. Rittgers, B. Alexander, R. Cooper, K. Roth, J. Maffi,
                          A. Magnin, T. Wesdorp, R. Mead, P. Cruz
Third Row:      S. Ferwerda, Mrs. W. Hankins, V. LaVallee, L. Wilson, J. Tickle,
                          K. Harris, D. Barnes, P. Simmons, D. Singleton, W. Lusk, R. Drillien,
                          R. Dilks, Mr. T. Shay, S. Wilson

1st, 2nd and 3rd GRADES

First Row:        Mrs. S. Van Tassell, J. Fischer, S. Sharp, J. Coleman, B. Bates,
                          J. Smith, W. Berry, S. Perkins, J. Delisle, H. Chavarrea,
                          Miss M. Kennedy
Second Row:   V. Rocha, V. Lenzi, B. Bates, S. Boettke, S. Peterson, J. Rittgers,
                          R. Davis, D. Osward, L. Ayres, C. Wilson, A. Rittgers
Third Row:      A. Cruz, S. Beaumont, B. Devendorf, C. Peterson, R. Hall, N. Oblak,
                          G. Common, L. Oblak, R. Haitch, S. Fischer


	THE MARTIN PLAY CAST -- RELAXING		IN TROUBLE


	BARN DANCE		HOME FOR VACATION

	RETURN TO SCHOOL		SPRING CLEAN-UP
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VARSITY FOOTBALL

First Row:        V. Cholewicki, R. Jenkins, M. Stolting, P. Osis, M. Parliearos,
                          R. Ildefonso, F. Keenan, P. Coombs
Second Row:   Mr. J. Fischer, M. Ennis, B. Pilz, E. Freitas, J. Rolston, R. Golden,
                          J. Marciano, M. Coleman, B. Barton

"VARSITY FIRST TEAM"

Right End: B. Pilz Center: R. Golden Left End: J. Rolston
Right Halfback: M. Ennis Quarterback: E. Freitas Left Halfback: J. Marciano

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