NISKA' CAGERS LOOK - Niskayuna School District

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Vol. 1, No. 4 PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF NISKAYUNA HIGH SCHOOL December 23, 1959 

CALENDAR 

December 

21-Christmas Festival in the 

evening 

21-23-'59 Grads. visit classes 

21-Social get-together for '59 

Grads sponsored by Senior 

class and Faculty 

22-Basketball, Varsity-J.V., Mo- 

honesen, Away 

Wrestling, Mohonasen, Away 

23-Choir sing assembly 

24-Jan. 3-Christmas vacation! ! 

29-Niskayuna Men's Associa- 

tion sponsors alumni-faculty 

game. Council sponsored 

social hour after game. 

30Ã‘Counci sponsored Christmas 

Dance in honor of the alum- 

ni-faculty game. 

January 

4-Come back to school 

&Bowling with Mohonasen 

8-Basketball, Varsity-J.V., Beth 

Central, Here 

Frosh-Beth. Central, Away 

Wrestling, Shaker Central, 

Here 

9-S.A.T. for Seniors 

Niskayouth 

Basketball Varsity-J.V., Guil- 

derland, Away 

12-Basketball, Frosh, Guilder- 

land, Here 

Bowling, Columbia, Here 

15-Basketball, Varsity-J.V., 

Schalmont, Away 

Frosh, Schalmont, Here 

Wrestling, B.C., Away 

19-Bowling, B.C., Here 

22-Basketball, Varsity-J.V., 

Shaker, Here 

Frosh, Shaker, Away 

23-Niskayouth 

25-29-MID TERMS 

26-Bowling, Guilderland, Here 

29-Basketball, Varsity-J.V., Co- 

lumbia, Here 

Frosh, Columbia1 Away 

Senior sponsored record hop 

after game 

Wrestling, Mohonasen, Here 

studer 

News - - 

In case you've been in the fog 

as to what our student council 

has been up to, here is something 

you should read. Our represen- 

tatives have been quite busy dis- 

cussing and working out various 

problems. '1 ne rollowing are some 

of their decisions (or possibly 

headaches! ?) 

For Christmas, Niskayuna 

High is going to be decorated in 

due fashion, with a Christmas 

tree, mistletoe in the Crossroads 

(HMM!) and Christmas music in 

the morning. Also a dance in 

honor of the alumni ]is being 

planned for Dec. 30. 

A committee has been appoint- 

ed to find out if the library 

could be open every morning at 

8 o'clock and every afternoon 

until 4 o'clock. 

For the foreign exchange pro- 

gram the student council will be 

selling "Share" buttons. Also, 

they are planning a foreign ex- 

change "kick-off" assembly at 

which Trudy Todesko may talk. 

One last reminder from stu- 

dent council members: please 

come and listen in on some of 

the meetings. This invitation is 

extended to all. Meetings are 

held every Friday afternoon. 

-- 

12th Grade News 

"Kniska Kapers" 

Almost every Tuesday in the 

Art Room, perhaps you have 

noticed an industrious meeting 

in session, of which Barbara 

Hoskins and Betsy Marcellus 

are co-chairmen. These meet- 

ings are to organize the "Talent 

Show," to be held in the Niska- 

yuna auditorium on February 

13. Wouldn't you like to help 

make the Kniska Kapers a suc- 

cess and a lasting tradition at 

Niskayuna? Here's an oppor- 

tunity to work on one of the 

following committees. 

Publicity and Design: Mari- 

anne Benedict. 

Make-up: Sandy Whitescarver. 

Lighting and Stage: Neil Star- 

key. 

Programs: Joan Winne. 

Tickets: Karen Baxter. 

(Continued on Page 4) 

9th and 10th Grade News 

Among Niskayuna's 11cn d- 

rivals are two freshmen. Jack 

and Jill Hoffmire, who hail 

from Flossmore, Illinois. Philip 

Fricke, also a freshman, recent- 

ly arrived from Ridgefield, N. J. 

Among our sophomores, we 

have lost tv, nd gained 

LWO girls. \\ 11 sorry 10 

see Bill Frayer move to Endi 

cott, New Jersey, and Bill Paul- 

inchak to Mohanasen, but we 

were consoled, especially the 

boys, when Sherry Nusser came 

to us from Galway, and Joyce 

Smith from Birmingham, Mich- 

igan. 

Under the heading of Fresh 

Young Talent, come Margaret 

Watson, who recently received 

a scholarship from the Barber 

Shop Quartet in Schenectady, 

and Pat Savoie, whose poem 

"Two Gun Tex" was published 

an Ingenue Magazine. Both 

girls are sophomores as is 

Lee Barringer who won an 

award for his accordion playing. 

We would like to add our con- 

gratulations to Mr. Wallace, 

who teaches math, for winning 

first prize in a sport car gymk- 

hana Mohawk Hudson Regional 

Division the S.C.C.A. 

-- 

The World Would End If 

Mr. Hogan's comments on com- 

positions were abridged 

Mr. Shea failed to assign home- 

work 

Mr. Taormina's seventh period 

class were quiet 

Mr. Wallace couldn't race 

Mr. Walrath got laryngitis 

Mr. York didn't teach Calculus 

The Driver Education car didn't 

have dual controls 

The custodians didn't clean the 

cafeteria 

Scribe reporters had no dead- 

lines to meet 

The Yearbook had no financial 

problems 

The School Store sold squirt 

guns 

G.A.A. were open to boys 

Sweat pants weren't invented 

Coffee didn't keep studious pu- 

pils awake 

Santa Claus didn't put term pap- 

ers under the tree 

Shirley and Marjorie Pray 

NISKA' CAGERS LOOK 

After a fabulous football season, king basketball 

again moves into Niskayuna. With three regulars return- 

ing from last year's third place Suburban Council outfit, 

the \ are favored to go all the way this season. ! 

Improved speed and height have helped the Warriors to 

easy victories in their first two games. 

Interview With 

Coach Howell 

Niskayuna High Basketball 

Team: 

Q. Do you feel we have a betteam 

this year? 

A. Yes. 

Q. How does Niskayuna rate 

with other schools in the suburban 

council? 

A. Niskayuna definitely rates 

in the first division and local 

papers say first place. 

Q. What teams do you feel 

will be "the teams to beat?" 

A. Columbia and Shaker will 

be the teams to beat. 

Q. What previous players are 

remaining? 

A. Dick Sims, Vince Reilly, 

Clayte Janaitis, Woody Hamil, 

Ed Bednarowski and Bob Gibson 

will remain on the team. 

Q. What effect does school 

spirit have upon a team? 

A. Only a player can fully 

appreciate the value of having 

total student support. It's priceless. 

Q. Is is more important, as 

far as the team is concerned, 

for a bigger cheering section at 

an away game than at a home 

game ? 

A. There is no answer to this 

question, it all depends on the 

team we're playing and what 

the game means as far as our 

standing is concerned. 

Q. Is it important for girls, 

who go with boys on the team, 

(Continued on Page 4) 

Tom Abele, Forward 6'3", 185 

pounds, Juni'or. 

This is Tom's first varsity sea- 

son. Last year he was high 

scorer and rebounder as Well as 

co-captain while leading the Jun- 

ior Varsity to the runner-up spot 

in the Suburban Council. Tom 

missed the first few games this 

year because of injuries sustain- 

ed while running from the full- 

back slot in the gridder's 41-0 

win over Hudson. Excellent re- 

boards. Beautiful jumpshot from 

bounder and fighter under the 

almost anywhere on court. Tom 

spends much of his free time 

hunting or doing homework 

from his favorite subject, Eng- 

lish. After graduation, he plans 

on going to Syracuse University 

and hopes to become a dentist. 

Ed Bednarowski, Guard, 5'1Ot', 

185 pounds, Senior. 

This is Ed's third year on the 

Warrior varsity. His is a three 

letter man, excelling in football 

and baseball as well as basketball. 

Ed has a good two-handed 

set shot from the top of the 

circle. As a guard he is fierce 

scrapper and playmaker. On 

Tuesday nights Ed is an active 

member of Key Club. One of the 

hardest men to move from under 

the boards, as teammates will 

tell you, is Ed. Ed's favorite subject 

is History, and he rates the 

"Untouchables" as his favorite 

television program. Upon graduation 

he would like to attend Alfred 

or Bowling Green University. 

(Continued on Page 4)

Page Two SCRIBE December 23, 1959 

SILVER SCRIBE STAFF 

SID HARRISON ................................................................. Editor 

MRS. O'GRADY ...................................................... Faculty Advisor 

JANE TITUS ..................................................... Business Management 

PAT SAVOIE ......................................................... Assistant Editor 

MARY BRADLEY .............................................................. Publicity 

JEAN KLINE ....................................................................... Art 

DICK FONTAINE ......................................................... Distribution 

BOB BULLARD, TED BRUSH .............................................. Advertising 

SUE PROUD .................................................................. Treasurer 

LINDA MAHER ............................................. Corresponding Secretary 

PAM DAVIS, LINDA MAHER ................................................. Lay-out 

LOUISE HORSTMAN. CHRIS JACKSON ................................ Proofreading 

KRIS SULOWSKI, PAM COBB ........................................... Girl's Sports 

DICK DWORE .......................................................... Boy's Sports 

3ILL PRAYER ............................................................. Photography 

REPORTERS: Margot Sinclair, Joan McAllister, Barbara Grurnan, Ann Barnard, Ruth 

Reeve, Betty Orzel, Nancy Felthousen, Muriel Fasula Diana Gould, Mary Bradley 

Kris Lund Marge Pray, Nikki Ann Nagorka. 'Jerry Fink Sue Richardson, 

swan umbekait, Shirley Pray. Frances DeGraff, Nancy Treat. '~ancy Fitzpatrick, 

Valerie Wilson, Vickie Mindel, Bonnie Vail, Judy Lawrence, Donna Woodin, Elaine 

Spiegel Joan Dilts Linda Webster, Marion Stebbins, Elaine Clark, Bernadette 

Brunetti, Sandy ~iison, Elaine Hargraves, Dael Kiesler, Everett Wilcox, Sandra 

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Guidance Corner 

The Guidance Department is 

sponsoring, along with the Sen- 

ior class and Faculty, a get- 

together of last year's Seniors 

on December 21. This will be 

an excellent time for our Sen- 

iors to discuss experiences on 

the job or at school with the 

'59 grads. 

Guidance is originating a 

follow up study of graduates on 

a one and five year basis. In 

November a questioneer was 

sent out to last year's Seniors 

and as of December 8, answers 

had been received from over 

half the class. Interesting and 

helpful suggestions on high 

school preparation for college 

will be obtained from these 

questioneers. 

The Career Workshop under 

the sponsorship of Mr. Zola had 

a very successful start on November 

30. The students attending 

the Medical Science 

meetings found them extremely 

informative and helpful in their 

decisions on medical careers. 

The committee which has done 

such an exceptional job consists 

of: 

Joe Flora, president; Freda 

Bundy, Conlin Bradley, Roger 

Greenwood, Dave Lamoreaux, 

Louise Horstman, John Hillman, 

Peter Johnson, Karen Moris, 

Barbara Brighty. 

The schedule of Careers In 

Science follows: 

Careers in Medical Science- 

Nov. 30-Dec. 4. 

Careers in Engineering-Dec. 7- 

Dec 11. 

Careers in Pure Science-Dec. 

14-Dec. 18. 

Science in Technology-Dec. 21- 

Dec. 24. 

Mr. Zola and Mr. Francis invited 

both Junior and Senior 

DEAR MISS UNA. Shop Talk Club News 

I'm sure you're familiar with 

the seating problem in the cafeteria. 

The otherday the cafeteria 

was crowded, as usual, and 

since there was a long lunch 

line, several of the girls arrived 

at the table later than the rest. 

It so happened that there 

weren't enough chairs at our 

table or at any other except 

for the teachers' table where 

there were 4 vacant chairs. One 

of the girls went to the table 

and asked if she could take a 

chair; she was told she could 

and when she began to remove 

the chair, a teacher at a second 

table rose and told her to leave 

the chair where it was. When 

she asked where she could sit, 

she received no answer, consequently 

two of the girls had to 

hurry and finish their meals so 

the other two could have chairs 

and even so, one had to stand 

while eating her dessert. For the 

remainder of the lunch period 

three of the chairs, mentioned 

above, were not in use. They 

remained vacant while 2 girls 

at our table stood. 

We all realize that a seating 

problem exists in the cafeteria 

because of overcrowded conditions, 

however, we fail to understand 

why students are refused 

permission to use vacant 

chairs at the teachers' table and 

consequently have to stand. 

A Puzzled Student 

Dear Puzzled, 

We asked Mr. Fink. Here is 

his answer: 

"Two tables with a total of 12 

chairs are reserved for an average 

of 20 teachers eating in 

each lunch period. When teachers 

remain in class at the beginning 

of a lunch period to 

help a student or to be sure 

that the room is left orderly 

for the next class period, they 

should be assured of an opportunity 

to eat in the limited area 

reserved for faculty. Too frequently 

this has not been the 

case because chairs have been 

removed from the tables reserved 

for teachers. 

Though I can sympathize 

with the student left standing 

with a tray in her hand, I do 

believe that the situation would 

be improved considerably if students 

did not insist upon taking 

chairs from other tables in order 

that 10 or 12 students may 

sit at a table intended for 7 or 

8. In a crowded cafeteria there 

By Jean Kline 

According to Mr. DeAngelo, 

Niskayuna's shop is well equip- 

ped, especially since the addi- 

tion of a student training unit. 

This device which is on loan 

from the United States Airforce 

lets students solve problems in 

electronics. 

There are shop classes every 

period of the day except eighth, 

in one of four areas. General 

Shop may be compared to Basic 

Art or General Science where a 

little bit of everything is taught. 

After you have taken General 

Shop you can perfect your tal- 

ents in Wood Shop, Transporta- 

tion and Communication, or 

Metal Shop. 

The shop is concerned not 

only with classes but also with 

extra-curricular activities. Fif- 

teen boys have organized an 

Electronics Club. They have 

the use of the shop while they 

work on individual and group 

projects. These boys are also 

engaged in helping Guidance 

with a Career Workshop on 

electronics. 

I didn't decide to take shop 

just because there are over two 

hundred boys to eight girls; to 

be truthful I needed a bookcase. 

I realized that I could gain skill 

with wood working as well as 

get satisfaction from seeing my 

unfinished product. I think 

that my bookcase ought to be 

ready for Christmas. Many 

other projects will be completed 

then also, such as a toy refrig- 

erator and a miniature stove. 

As Christmas presents you can 

even make water skiis at half 

the store price, silk screens, 

record stands and hooked rugs. 

Other projects in the shop 

which I've noticed are lamps, 

gun racks, a cedar chest, a cof- 

fee table, a stroboscope and a 

wood-metal horse to be used as 

an ornament. 

I would certainly recommend 

shop tv any eirl who doesn't 

mind an occasional broken fin- 

ger nail. 

Latin ClubÃ‘Th Latin Club, 

"Laeti Latini," recently elected 

officers: 

President-Diana Gould 

Vice President-Pam Davis 

Secretary-Treasurer - Carolyn 

Veeder. 

The advisors of the club are 

Miss Peterson and Mr. Shipp. 

Plans for the future include a 

Christmas "Saturnalia" party, a 

Roman banquet in May, and an 

excursion to New York City to 

study classical architecture and 

museums. The club has had 

varied meetings: colored slides 

of Rome shown by Mrs. Powell, 

res variae, "Ut Veritas Dicatur". 

The club will soon receive its 

charter as a member of the national 

organization, the Junior 

Classical League. 

Writing Club: A new Writing 

Club has been organized, sponsored 

by Mr. Hogan and Miss 

Houghton. The talented members 

of this club both read and 

write poetry. They are now 

studying a form of Japanese 

poetry called Haiku. 

Debating Club: On December 10 

Debating Club held an informal 

discussion, led by Barbara Gaenger, 

on the subject of lowering 

the voting age to 18. On December 

12 Debating Club went 

to Albany State Teachers' College 

to debate the Conant Report. 

Newly elected officers of the 

club are: 

President-Ann Robertson 

Vice President-Pat Savoie 

Secretary-Joanne Hilbert 

Ski Club: Ski Club has started 

its Dry Land Ski School. On 

December 19 the members of Ski 

Club made a ski trip to Spectator. 

Omnibus discipulis: 

"Sint tibi laeti Natalis Christi 

et Novus Annus!" 

Subrideamus: 

Anna: Amasne scholam, Paule? 

Paulus: Certe! Si schola non 

esset, nullae feriae (holidays) 

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TTE PRESS is no reason why some tables 

should be left vacant only because 

all of the chairs have 

"Bo is common to both ." 

"I'm going to the pawn shop 

after school." 

"The best part was when she 

took out the gun and shot. . ." 

"'Teach' I can't talk!" 

"But Mr. Hogan I've been thinking 

.. ." 

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JOHN 1. SHUTTS 

12 1 Wall Street 

parents and students to attend 

the meeting on December 9 for 

the purpose of discussing college 

planning. This included 

the topics as follows: 

1. Visiting and evaluating colleges 

2. Using guidance resources 

3. The application process 

4. Factors used by colleges in 

selecting students 

5. Types of colleges available 

6. College scholarships and financial 

aid available 

7. College evaluation of our high 

been removed to accommodate 

students wishing to sit in an 

area already overcrowded. 

Recently we placed some tables 

together in order to allow 

larger groups of students to sit 

together at lunch without relocating 

chairs. This appears to 

have helped the situation somewhat. 

Any other suggestions would 

be welcome. Take them to the 

Student Council where they may 

be reviewed and recommendations 

made for our consideration. 

Aaron Fink" 

BOB'S 

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The deadline for changes in 

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Dear Editor, L E 1 

Yes, Mr.Pollack v [as cancelled 

n 

Decause or pressure. The pressure 

was on the part of the parents, 

Mr. Pollack is most probably not 

an evil character. He probably, 

however, would have offended 

someone. The simple fact is, 

Kathy, that religion, whether you 

know it or not, is not a lawful 

part of school life. It is, in simpler 

terms, unconstitutional to force 

any type or form of religion on a 

group of students. 

Yes, we have had representatives 

from other religious groups. 

But a continuation of a wrong 

practice is not justified simply 

by the fact that it was done before. 

Religion is perhaps the most 

personal thing we have in the 

country today. An assembly whose 

function was to educate us on 

various religions would not be an 

objectionable idea. However, 

the preaching of any religion in 

an assembly is bound to invade 

someone's privacy - most probably 

the person who does not 

believe in that particular religion. 

There's another point - religious 

assemblies can be, and have 

been, in our history, downright 

boring in a school atmosphere. 

An hour of preaching is fine - in 

a church or synagogue. If our 

students desire this, they have 

sufficient opportunity to get it 

dsrM- -- -- -- 

The Supreme Court outlawed 

prayers in schools long ago. 

Sermons are equally unconstitutional 

It is regrettable that Mr. 

Pollack was cancelled on such 

short notice. But the real problem 

lies in the invitation to a religious 

leader in the first place - 

Sue Blume 

(Editors Note: 

An educational religious assembly 

as Sue suggests here has been 

approved and may occur in the 

nL& future.) 

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STUDENTS 

COMMENT 

ON ISP 

by Dan , 

T T . 

Niskaymia university, nest- 

led in an industrious community 

in the heartland of New York 

State, features a complete edu- 

cational program. Baccalaureate 

and graduate degrees are offered 

in every major subject. We offer 

the student an intellectual en- 

vironment where he can learn all 

he is capable of learning. Our 

faculty is composed of several 

handpicked specialists, each 

expected to devote full time to 

his students. Our physical-plant : 

consists of a million volume 

library-learning center, dozens 

of laboratories and seminar rooms 

and several consulting areas. 

Does this sound like a col- 

lege catalogue? Impossible, you 

say, for our Niskayuna High 

School to become such a great 

educational complex? 

Of course it is. This High 

School was never meant to he a 

university nor will it ever be. But 

with capable leaders like Mr. Oakey 

Mr. Shea, Mr. Sechrest and a host 

of others im- 

provement ~gh 

the Indepi -am, 

our High Scnoo~ can maeea amain 

the 'stature' of- a universttyr -In-dependent 

study opens a whole 

new field of education. Its possibilities 

for the future are unlimited. 

Leaders in the educational 

field predict a whole mw' cancept 

of secondary education. The 

so called 'high school of the future' 

will most likely be a giant 

library holding several learning 

machines where students can come 

and go as they please and learn 

as much and as fastis they want. 

But Scribe is not awed by the 

amazing possibilities offered by 

an Independent Sudy Roerani--We 

realize that the ultitoate success 

of any -program rests with the 

students. What do you think of 

the Independent Study Program 

outlined by Mr.Oakey in assembly? 

We want to know what the student 

body thinks. We asked this 

question to many students in the 

form of a questienaire, (Aa usual 

we received a number of prank 

remarks as well as outright refusals 

to answer, it. The typical 

display of apathy,")' 

The majority of sampled stydents 

seem .to favor the Independent 

Study Project and several 

even praised it:, 

"I think this program is great 

and is going to help solve the 

problems of education in the 

, future." 

1502 Balltown Road the most common reason given 

Telephone Dl 6-9793 

by students for favoring the 

program: continued on pg.4 

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quilizers, compliments of the To Mrs. Felthousen - a copy of 

Senior Show Cast ... To Nancy The Scarlet Letter ... To Clayt 

Von Nostitz - a year's ,supply"bf Bredlau - a bottle of Coke ... 

disposable bite plates ... To Sue To Janet Shelton - a YMCA app- 

Blume - a megaphone so everyone lication blank ... To Roy Cooley - 

can hear her ... To Kitty Bean - a real canoe... To Janet Stillman - 

a 25-page pamphlet on how to a candid for Crossroads ... To 

rain in Spanish ... To Dale Chapin John Krueger - a chefs hat ... To 

- a Permanent pass out of English.. Nancy Nagamatsu - an automatic 

TO Steve Haines - 35 oz of school contact finder ... To Joe Lomio - 

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spirit ... TO Barry Jankelowitz - a white Falcon ... To Peggy Leahy 

a lifetime harem.. . To - one silver whistle.. . To Brock 

Joy Hopkins - a lifetime supply and MaryLou - a share button.. . 

of red jello ... To the Frosh - To Denise Matrazzo - half a lemon 

copies of Alma Mater ... To Stan To Walter Lichtenstein - a con- 

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TO Linda Cleveland - a portable ... To Marti Brown - a five-star 

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sleek, speedy car... To Pam the freshman girls ... To Chip 

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lization" ... To George Mullin - standing Physics ... To Walter 

his own detention room... To Gary Price - a snowflake... To Sally 

Morgan - a razor.. . To Barbi Gibson Smith - a pair of Heads for crutches 

- a spelling book.. . To Mr. Zubal . .. To Barb Nichipor - a tray favor 

& Mr. Goodness - two lifetime ... To Dave Mendelsohn - a terry 

subscriptions to SCRIBE ... To cloth ... To Dick Burke - a voting 

Claudia Cassidy - an automatic machine ... TO Marti Dirks - a 

speed governor ... To Dawn Sal- Christmas card... To Joanna 

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bership in the Saratoga club ... To - an election won! 

CONTEST: from pg.1 

- -school literary magazine) and do- 

nations from the School Board. 

Anyone wishing to enter must 

have their entry' submitted to 

Miss Houghton, Mr. Shipp or your 

English teacher no later than Janu- 

ary 16, 1967. All the manuscripts 

must be typed and double-spaced 

and the student's name, grade, 

homeroom, date and classification 

-of the entry must be included in 

the upper right hand corner of the 

first page. The last page of each 

entry must contain certification 

by the student that his story is 

original. 

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It has been a real pleasure 

being part of your school and I 

can honestly assure you all that 

Niskayuna High School and it's 

people will always remain very 

close to me in all my future life. 

I feel a special mention must be 

made about my American family 

who have helped me feel so much 

at .~- home that it seems I've lived 

with them all my life. 

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"I believe that the project will 

be beneficial because in the 

future the ratio of students to 

teachers will become so great 

and the classes will become so 

large that we will have to do the 

learning on our own and then the 

teachers can spend a little time 

giving us individual help rather 

than spending all their time pouring 

information into a large class 

that may not get all the information". 

A few (not to mention any 

names, but nice going, Flea and 

Hoop) got very philosophical in 

their views: 

"This project permits the student 

to learn not only for an education, 

but for personal advancement." 

A number of students thought 

about the future when they answered: 

"Ten years from now when the 

maj ority of Niskayuna students 

have finished their formal education, 

things that we learned in 

high school will be absolete. Man 

must achieve the ability to educate 

- - - - himself -. . - to survive in the 

everc hanging world. The mechi 1- 

nization of industry and the cor n- 

petition for employment wi 11 

force people to specialize, nl ot 

generalize. This is becomir 1g 

more prevalent year by year. 7 '0 

keep on top, which I feel is a 

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necessity 411 uui wuiiu, we must 

~stay,informed on minute to minuteield 

of our choice.changes' 

ping this quality in high 

is an utmost necessity." 

One student even commends 

the student body as well as the 

administration: 

"Our school has enough people 

willing to work on such a project 

and we have enough students 

willing to try such a project." 

Havever, the student reception 

of the project also included 

some negative views. Mostly, 

though, these people think that 

Niskayuna students aren't capable 

of 'accepting the responsibility 

whichgoes along with this project.' 

Scribe also revealed that some 

students feel that the program 

will fail because of a lack of 

motivation: 

"If I liked a subject, I think I 

could do very well in it even 

independently. But if I don't 

particularly care for the subject, 

I'm not sure that I would or could 

cover it as completely." 

But these people are in a very 

minor minority. On the whole, the 

sampled students support Mr. 

Oakey's project. This is best expressed 

on the words of the immortal 

senior who said, "I wish 

the project had been started Wi- er so that I might have reaped 

some of its benefits." 

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Yes, Niskayuna could not 

buy a hoop in it's first game of 

the season. Consequently the team 

lost to Shaker. All was not lost 

because our team established 

itself as a sound defensive squad. 

Shaker found it exceedingly difficult 

to crack our tenacious zone 

defense. However, Shaker did 

connect on some long bombs to 

defeat 'Cheetah' Chapin and the 

hoopsters 46-35. Incidentally 

keep an eye on the 'garbage man' 

Keith Hall. Wherever there is a 

loose ball, the one to secure final 

control will be 'mad dog'. 

Coach Wheeler's grapplers 

got off to a roaring start as they 

defeated the grapplers of Hoosick 

Falls. 'Roger Ramjet' commonly 

known as Boris Wundt, established 

himself as the man to beat in the 

intersectionals this year as he 

easily won his match. Trim Leo 

Mannolini and the 'bald bomber' 

'Willie Wilday' were also very 

impressive in their bouts. Could 

it be a banner season for our 

wrestlers this year? 

An All-American cheerleading 

-earn has finally been selected 

at Niskayuna. The significant 

factor about this squad of fearless 

fellows is that it is composed 

of nine seniors, aiding the cheerleaders 

at our basketball games. 

Selected as cheererof the vear 

was 'Hawk' Ravmer., Scouting 

the meanest horn in the east. 

Our second All-American is B.B. 

J. Cat, the man from South Africa. 

Listed at 6 feet, 200 pounds, 

Barry has shown fine promise 

with his lovely accent and African 

adages. Next we have Captain 

America, also recognized as 

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Team. This team has everything, 

including good publicity. The 

team will be at all Niskayuna 

basketball games for the world 

to view. If you want to have a 

good time, come out and watch 

these nine seniors make - out 

of themselves. 

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December 23, 1959 SCRIBE Page Three 

Personalities Galore 

9th 10th 11th 

Jolly David Eakin Tex Miller John Clover 

Outstanding Mickey Kremzier Bob Pochily Jean Kline 

Yow Sheila Cieszynski Pam Davis Tom Abele 

Efficient Jean Fontaine Diana Gould Sandy Gilson 

Unique Bruce Raymer Suge Riggs Bill Schauer 

X-Tra Necessary Diane Roberts Joy Haines Nancy Ostrander 

Neat Janene Bennett Betty Hoffman Shirley Carvill 

Ou-La-La Tim Janaitis Tom Gibson Loren Mohler 

Erudite Peter Johnson Joanne Hilbert Jerry White 

Leader Cathy Fleischmann Marilyn Mullen Karen Pfeiffer 

Extraordinary Sally Carter Jane Lukens Nancy Flora 

Tidy Beth Young Pat Savoie Karen Yager 

Urbane David Fink Vicky Mindell Dave Ware 

Novel Martha Brophy Duane Ball Joan McAllister 

Exciting Dick Willard Don Schermerhorn Tom Aalto 

Benign Janet Lessner Anita Loy Mary Ann Aiken 

On-Top Harold Huggins Brad Pryce Pete Gill 

Noticeable Eric Peterson Joel Leinson Doug Austin 

Nimble Charles Jackson Gary Neufeld Dougie Jackson 

Energetic Shirley Pray John Farley Brush Twins 

Artistic Mr. Taormina Mrs. Liddane Mrs. Kruger 

Nice Jeff McMullen Sharlene Male Clark Wilson 

New Mark Princi Bill Pavlinchek Richard Bradt 

Earnest Jane Loucks Brian Nagamatsu Dick Fontaine 

Exquisite Kathy Loritsch Nancv Fitzuatrick Pat Fivnn 

High Notes 

- By Pat Savoie 

Hi! GoI-lee, I sure have been hearing a lot of oomintents about 

this column. Just to mention a fewÃ‘6'Tha kid has got to go", "Who 

told her that?", "I'll get her yet!", "What's the penalty for hitting a 

student?", "I never said that", ''Really!" 

Christmas has snuck up on us once again, and the natives are 

getting restless. I've decided to hang up my tights this year in- 

stead of the traditional stocking. (That's inflation for you!) 

Several of the teachers have decided not to give their classes 

any homework over the holidays. You see, Virginia, there is a 

Santa Claus. 

Keeping the eyes peeled department: Saw Mr. Di Angelo dash- 

iilig down the hall, and he must have been hitting Mach 7. . . . Don't 

you agree that Mr. Place looks like a typical college boy? . . . 

Thought I saw Mr. Gifford and Mr. Howley 'hunkering' the other 

day, but, as it turned out, they were just squatting down to inspect 

some new gym equipment. 

A lady I know gat fed up to here with that TV commercial in 

which the little mapnet dashes in the door shouting', "Liook, Ma, no 

- ca-vitiesJ^JSo^pne. evening she removed her dentures, skipped into 

--- 

-9.e living-Foom and em-ed, "look. kids. no teeth!" 

I wonder "why it is that dentists stuff your mouth full of fin- 

~ s instruments, , 

slaked lime, etc. and then ask you all kinds of 

lestions? The last time I took the chair the man in the white 

at handled the drill like he was after oil with rented equipment; 

eanwhile, he kept asking me questions likepawhat school do you 

go to? Is that a new kind of stocking you're wearing? Are we 

brushing regularly?" Answers to these questions were . . . "Nnnuhkna, 

Mmmhemm, and Mmmmmhmm." 

Heard In the Ehglish wingÃ‘d' don't care if it is on the bestseller 

list; you can't report on that book!" 

If those teen-age gangs in N.Y.C. get any bolder, I Wouldn't be 

surprised to see the papers carry the following item: Members of 

the Blue Angels will hold a "tea" party next Saturday at the clubhouse. 

Please bring your own hypodermic needles. 

How dumb can you get? I didn't know until a fe+w 'months ago 

that "piecework" isn't spelled "peace work." Every time I heard 

someone mention that the men in a factory were "on piecework", I 

thought that it meant that they were not doing defense work any- 

More. I guess that's what happens when you're born during a war 

and grow up during a "Police Action." At least, that's my excuse 

for being stupid. 

'They laughed when I came in wearing a muffler around my 

neck. They didn't know" I had just wrecked the family car. 

Memo to the student who wanted to know how Scotchmen keep 

warm in the winter: Quilts, mon, guilts. , 

I am discovering some of the pitfalls of being a girl-colmiMiist 

in a first-rate H. S. First, there is Mrs. O?Grady9s blue pencil. She 

cuts a wicked swath with it and those 'Oh, so delightful' pokes in 

the ribs are censored. Then, there is the narrow scope of reporting. 

Naturally, I can't flit from bar to bar like Dorothy Killgallen, 

and my underworld connections are as non-existent as hair on a 

billiard ball. One word about my favorite 'bookie' and I'd either 

have a slew of cops on my neck, or the librarian 'would think I'd 

flipped. So, I must write about school and music and TV and such 

and be careful not to offend the innocent(?) freshmen or disturb 

the drowsing seniors or provoke the faculty to wrath . . . So be it! 

Say, I wish I'd known the Dramatics Club Was going to put on 

a play. I've been working on the most wonderful plot. This twoact 

play of mine has only two characters, and all the action takes 

place in one room. The only props needed are a chair, a bed and a 

copy of Dr. Zhivago. The setting is the interior of a mountaineer's 

(Continued on Pace 4) 

Can You Imagine: 

Miss Loupret wearing sneakers 

Vail Housemen with black 

hair?? 

Mr. Brown driving to school 

in a Cadillac 

Alison Leibhafsky jitterbug- 

ging 

Rick Crooks going steady! ! ! 

Betsy Marcellus standing still 

Mr. Loggins whistling in shop 

Penny Strang in long hair 

Orderly halls? 

Harris Hull not cracking any 

corny jokes! ! 

Diana Gould not wearing 

tights 

Barb Haskins taking up art 

as an occupation. 

All couples suddenly breaking 

up?? Horrors! !! ! 

Tom Alto as Tom Soprano 

A nervous Driver Education 

teacher? - Look out! ! ! 

School without any home- 

work???-What a blast- 

Larry Blonde quiet for a whole 

day. 

12th 

Peter Leuschner 

Linda Lewis 

Craie Orean 

Betty Felthousen 

Muriel Fasula 

Nancy Palmer 

Carol Sheals 

Dick Santilli 

Ginny Klenlm 

Man Pray 

Helen Plumb 

Connie Conerdon 

Jeff Schwedes 

Richard Strom 

John Ball 

Val Wilson 

Clayt Janaitis 

Bob Gibson 

Peter George 

Barb Hoskins 

Mr. Wells 

Ted Lokenberg 

Dennis Gronan 

Nick Celenza 

Jane McCune 

Sonqs 

Down by the Station-for the 

great Bohl Tour Line. 

Would ya. Huh?-% Spring 

-;rreat for sore throats made 

from pure unadulterated sea- 

weed. 

Hound Dog Man-fitting title 

for fabulous fool. 

It Fwls Mighty Good-payola 

in the grubby fist. 

Teen Angel-what happens if 

us kiddies buys school rings. 

Running' Bear - no comment. 

The Big- Hurt-veto of school 

bill. 

The Best of Everything-Mad 

comics. 

0 Carol-Why not? 

F- 

Roving Reporter 

Question: What don't 

want for Christmas? 

Jack Dunlap-"Hmmmm I'd 

rather not say." 

Mr. Wells-"Well, I want a 

garbage disposal, but I don't 

want a year's supply of garbage. 

Who wants a year's supply of 

garbage, anyway ?" 

Mary Ann AikenÃ‘ULe me 

think of something clever, and 

I'll tell you later." 

Dave O'HaraÃ‘UWha don't I 

want for Christmas . . . Well, I 

take anything I can get. Any- 

thing else you want to know?" 

Yeah, did anybody ever tell you 

that you don't look like Kookie? 

Betty Hoffman-"A mistletoe 

shortage." 

Karen Gemi-"I don't want a 

red bulldozer . . . it has to be 

yellow." 

Andree Brunetti-"A scrooch 

gun." 

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Girls Sports 

First we should congratulate 

our new Freshmen Cheerleaders. 

They are: Suzanne Tillma, 

Capt.; Penny Strang, Kathy 

Murray, Kathy Horn, and Ka- 

thy Loritsch. 

The Junior Varsity Cheer- 

leaders noted a lack of 

cheering- on everyone's part 

at the away game December 4. 

Come on-where's your team 

spirit? Everyone yell! The 

boys and the cheerleaders need 

your support. 

Volleyball is in full swing 

with all the playdays and intra- 

mural games. In the class com- 

petition the third period Fresh- 

men won, the seventh period 

Sophomores won, and Miss 

Fueisller and Mrs. Rimbeck 

have predicted that the second 

period Juniors and the fifth 

period Seniors will win. Won- 

der if their predictions hold 

true! ! 

On December 5, 1959, the Cap- 

ital -District Volley-ballÃ‘Playday 

was held at Philip Livingston 

Junior High. Our honor team 

came in second, however Mrs. 

Rimbeck would like to com- 

mend all the girls who played. 

They used their skills and good 

teamwork. At the end of the 

playday an all-star game was 

played and Jeanne Murray was 

elected to represent our school 

congratulations Jeanne. 

The results of that playday 

are: 1 

Lost to Columbia 7-6 

Beat Bethlehem 19-5 

Beat Albany 20-6 

Beat St. Agnes 15-6 

Beat Averill Park 17-8 

Beat Milne 11-6 

Beat Schuyler 18-8 

Other Volleyball playdays: 

December 9 home - erame aeainst - 

Shaker ~ 

December 11 the Suburban 

Scholastic Council Playday at 

Niskayuna 

December 16 there are two invitation 

games, one at Shaker 

and the other at Mohonasen. 

Bowling is also active. Girls 

are now bowling for their averages 

at Empire Lanes every 

Thursday. Team competition 

begins in January. 

Everyone seems to be eager 

for basketball. Well, the season 

will start right after Christmas 

vacation. So girl, perk-up, we 

haven't got long to wait. 

In the meantime how about 

reading the notices in the girls 

locker-room and keep up to 

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The Christmas Spirit 

The French Club of Niskayuna, 

under the direction of Mr. 

Cote, will bring a bit of Christmas 

cheer to a group of French 

orphans this year. The club members 

have gathered together 

and wrapped many gifts to be 

sent to the SI~. Vincent de Paul 

orphanage in Avernes, France. 

This is not Mr. Cote's first ex- 

perience With the French or- 

phans. He visited them recently 

while he was in France (see 

picture). Mr. Cote said that 

there were only three nuns! to 

care for forty children whose 

ages range from three to sixteen, 

but the older girls help care for 

the younger children. 

He was impressed by the 

bleakness and outmoded equip- 

ment as well as the laws which 

prevented outsiders from helping 

to any great extent. He found 

the children timid and shy at 

{+-?muhey responded enthus- -- 

iastically to his good-will "bon- 

bons". Mr. Cote says that the 

shipment of gifts does much to 

strengthen ties between peoples 

of different lands. 

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Page Four SCRIBE December 23, 1959 

(Continued from Page 1) 

Dick Domser, Forward, 6'l", 205 

pounds, Junior. 

After a year of inactivity, 

Trick tried a comeback and 

made the Varsity squad. His 

best shot is a jumpshot from 

about fifteen feet out. He really 

"wedges 'em out" under the 

boards. In the fall, he plays 

tackle on the football team. 

Trick is a rabid sports car en- 

thusiast, and a "Richard Dia- 

mond" fan, who rates English 

as his favorite subject. He is in- 

terested in Bowling Green Uni- 

versity upon graduation. 

Pete GUI, Guard, 5'10" 145 


One of the co-captains to lead 

last years Junior Varsity to a 

16-4 record. Pete is one of Coach 

Howley's foremost backcourt 

men. Excellent ballhandlers, hus- 

tler and playmaker. Proved 

early in the season that he has 

an excellent driving layup. Pete 

doesn't confine himself to just 

basketball. Also excels in soccer 

and baseball as well as being a 

member of the Key Club and 

Scholastic Honor Roll. On Sun- 

day nights Pete can be found 

watching Alfred Hitchcock, if he 

isn't doing homework from his 

favorite subject, History. 

Woody Hamil, Center, 6'2", 200 

pounds, Senior. 

Woody has already received 

two varsity letters for basketball 

at Niskayuna. He has a deft 

touch for a big man. His best 

shot is a long two handed set 

shot, but Woody is also very ef- 

fective on jumpshots as well as 

hooks. Excellent rebounder, 

holding Shaker's huge John Ezell 

(6'6", 235 pounds) to 131 points 

while scoring 18 himself in the 

Warrior's 55-37 victory over Sub- 

urban Council Playoff Champ 

Shaker. Participates on the War- 

rior baseball and football team, 

when- -not playing basketball. 

Gives nod to History, and "Mav- 

erick" as his favorites. 

Eog Greenwood, Guard. 

Rog was off to a blazing start 

on last year's J. V. team. But 

due to a back injury after the 

fifth game, was not able to par- 

ticipate in the remainder of the 

season, nor in his favorite sport, 

tennis. His best shot is a fall 

away jump shot, which is very 

effective against players several 

inches taller. Very active, is in 

Student Council, Hi-Y, as well 

as being an honor roll student. 

He has won awards for his sail- 

ing during the summer. Another 

of the "Untouchables" fans, he 

lists French as his favorite sub- 

ject. Williams is high among his 

choice of colleges, would like to 

major in business management. 

Clayt Jamaitis, Bight Forward, 

W, 185 pounds. Senior. 

This is Clayt's third year as a 

starter on the Warrior five. In 

both his soph and junior years 

he was chosen for the Class B 

all-star team. Second high scorer 

last year with 233 points. His 

best shot is a jump shot from 

the right side. In the fall he co- 

captains the Warrior's grid 

squad to a fine 5-1-1 showing. [He 

is also active in Key Club as 

Well as being treasurer of the 

student council. English and 

business law rates as Clayt's fav- 

orite subjects while the "Un- 

touchables" gets the nod as his 

favorite television show. Upon 

graduation Clayt figures on at- 

tending Denison or Duke, and he 

hopes to become a dentist. 

A1 Knapp, Forward, 6'2", 175 

pounds, Senior. 

Al moved up to the varsity 

after 2 successful J. V. seasons. 

e has a good jump shot from 

close in, and is also a good re- 

bounder. Very fast, has already 

received two varsity track let- 

ters (100, 200 yards, relay team). 

In the off-season, A1 is an out- 

doors~man, who enjoys fishing 

and hunting. A "Peter Gunn" 

fan, he picks history as his fav- 

orite subject. A1 plans to attend 

Alleghany Colleg and hopes to 

become a lawyer. 

Tom Melvin, Center, 6'8", 185 


Biggest man in Suburban 

Council, and one of the toughest 

to stop. Playing the bucket, 

dunks and makes layups with 

ease. On defense, has great tim- 

ing which enables him to block 

many shots right under the bas- 

ket. A member of the school 

choir and Niskayuna Executive 

Committee as well as being on 

the scholastic honor roll. Figures 

to be a future star after getting 

varsity experience. Tom's fav- 

orites include math, "77 Sunset 

Strip" and playing pool. He fig- 

ures on going to either Cornell 

or Michigan to major in busi- 

ness administration. 

Vince Reilly, Right Guard, 6'l", 


Vinse is Coach Howly's quar- 

terback. Playing outside in the 

Warrior's 1-3-1 offensive zone, 

Vince rarely scores himself, but 

sets up numerous baskets for his 

teammates. Vin's best scoring 

punch is a long driving layup, 

beginning at the back of the 

foul circle. He's also an excel- 

lent rcboundcr and speedster, 

while keeping the team hustlin? 

at all times. Vince also excels 

at track and crosscountry while 

being a member of student coun- 

cil and Key Club as well as be- 

ing on the Scholastic Honor 

Roll. While not busy with other 

activities or homework he likes 

to tune in to "Peter Gunn." After 

graduation Vince would like to 

attend Holy Cross or Boston 

College and major in languages. 

Bob Ritchey, Left Guard, 5'11", 


Anyone recognize a new face 

sprinting downcourt on the War- 

rior fastbreak? It is Bob Rit- 

chey from Spokane, Washington. 

Bob is an ambidexterous shoot- 

er, being equally effective from 

the right or left side. Bob has 

an excellent one handed set shot 

High Notes 

spring he is a talented third (continued from page 1) 

baseman. Bob is an avid profootball 

ban, who never misses a 

Orzd 

televised game even to do homework 

from his favorite subject, 

_ and Carolyn 

Bard. 

physics. During the summer Master of Ceremonies Writer: 

months is a water skiing enthus- Bonnie Vail. 

iast. Bob plans to attend Penn 

State U., and after graduating! 

to become a gym teacher. 

pick Sims, Left Forward, 6'2"* 


In a recent class meeting on 

December 9, 1959, the following 

things were discussed: graduation 

announcements, an Alumni 

Tea, and the Class Gift of 1960. 

Dick Sims can neither be call- It was decided that the graduaed 

-. a big or little man. At 6'2" 

he is an excellent rebounder, but 

also a spectacular ballhandler 

and playmaker. Aside from having 

these skills, Dick probably 

has the softest touch in the Suburban 

Council. This is his third 

tion announcements would remain 

the same as last year, a 

tea would be held on Wednesday, 

December 23, 1959, and that 

the Class Gift would be toward 

purchasing a road sign for the 

high school. 

year as one of Coach Howley's 

regulars. Last year he was nominated 

to the second team Suburban 

Council all-stars. Dick is 

an excellent shortstop on the 

baseball team as well as team 

captain. In the fall he is manager 

of the crosscountry team. 

A "Tennessee Ernie" fan, History 

is Dick's favorite subject. 

He is currently interested in 

either Dayton or Boston U. and 

SUPPORT SCRIBE 

Sr^ SIXTY 

then becoming a dentist. 

--oÃ‘Ã‘Ã‘ 

I 

Interview With Coach H. 

(Continued from Page 1) 

to be aware of training rules, 

the reasons for these rules and 

why they should encourage the 

players to stay in training? 

A. Many of our girls have co- 

operated tremendously by en- 

couraging and aiding our ath- 

letes to get into and stay in 

good physical condition. They 

understand what this boy is 

trying to accomplish for his 

school, his parents, his coach, 

himself and his girl. In the lat- 

ter, he wants her to be proud 

of him. Fortunately for Niska- 

vuna. the girl who doesn't care 

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cabin in the Kentucky hills. The characters are Paw and Junior. 

Paw is on his deathbed. He asks Junior to read to him to ease his 

last hours. So, Junior reads Dr. Zhivqgio to him, complete with a 

hillbilly accent. This goes on until he's read about seven chapters. 

Then, he notices that Paw seems to be drifting off. He stops read- 

ing. Paw' stirs and says feebly, "Go on, Son, that sure is purty." SO, 

Junior reads another chapter or two. This makes a rather long 

scene, I know, but if one desires brevity, one can get a condensed 

version. As the second act opens, Junior is still reading aloud. He 

senses that all is not well when he hears the death rattle in the 

old man's throat but he continues to read. Can't you feel the impact 

of this . . . Pasternak, complete with sound effects? Junior stops 

reading when the old man quits gasping. He gently lays the book 

on the bed and covers his face with his hands. Finally, he draws 

the thin blanket over the face of the old man. To the audience, he 

remarks, in a voice cracked with emotion, "Poor Paw', he'll never 

know how it ended." 

T,hiist plot has everything . . . color, drama, excitement, and cul- 

ture. Best of all, it doesn't spoil the ending of the book for those 

who might still want to read it. 

Ad l ib frnim the local Ptomaine Tavern . . . "It must be vah 

butter. It tastesjnst like it." . . . "I could eat a horse!" . . . "1t's 

Friday, it's probably fish" . . . "I like rare meat, but after all, I'm 

no cannibal!" 

Swami River always knew 

What happened far and near. 

Then, one day, his turban slipped, 

Revelaled a button in his ear. 

So, now I know the reason 

Why the Swami's a sensation. 

His turban-type-transistor's tuned 

To the local radio station. 

Wasn't that piano selection Marcaret Watson played in assem- 

bly a real gasser? She sure does get good mileage out of a piano, 

doesn't she? 

Have you ever scanned the birth notices in the local papers? 

Take a look at the first names the parents are tagging the carbons 

with. Hollywood stars seem to cast their influence . . . as far as the 

monikers are concerned. Cau~ght these recently: Deborah, Lynda, 

Lana, IGregory, Kim, and Scott. Nowhere did I find a Patience, 

Faith, Hope, Charity, Roscoe, Abigail, Clothilde, Henrietta, or even 

a Lucinda. 'Sometimes I think it would be refreshing if parents 

reverted to a little old-fashioned name calling! 

I can't decide which I dislike more . . . People who 'know* 

everything-, or peovie who 'no' everything. 

I used to wonder why firemen have those dalmatian coach dogs 

ride along with them on the fire engines. The other dav. the an- 

swer hit me like a ton olf bricks. he dogs find the hydrants for 

them. 

Mr. Foster seems to have exceptional hearing. YOU can see him' 

timing: in and out on whispered' conversations. Is it true that you 

picked up Hong Kong the other day, Mr. F.? 

My add a line . . . "No, no, Junior, that's not a beatink. That's 

Santa IClau~.~' 

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