Crimson and White
VOL. XVI. No. 1
THE MILNE SCHOOL, ALBANY, N. Y.
October 4, 1946
Milnites Extend Welcome to New
John Thompson
Principal and Faculty Members
Elected President
Dr. Robert C. Fisk
Of Senior Class
Replaces Dr. Frederick
Prescott Launches
Yearbook for ’47
The senior class had its first meet­
ing of the year on Wednesday, Sep­
tember 25 in the auditorium at
which time John Thompson was
elected President. Since time was
short, the election of remaining
6fficers, Vice-President, Secretary,
and Treasurer,' was left until the
next meeting. At a second meeting
on Friday nominations were: VicePresident: Allie Meskil, M a b 1 e
Martin and Grant Talbot; Secretary,
Mabel Martin, Joan Whitcraft, Bar­
bara Leslie and Joan Traver; Treas­
urer, Jack Gade, Barbara Leslie,
Grant Talbot, Tris Coffin, BettieJane Flanders. Allie Meskil was
elected Vice-President; Joan Whit­
craft, Secretary, and Barbara Leslie,
Treasurer.
Dr. Fisk met with President John
Thompson on Thursday, September
23, to consider plans for senior class
activities in the coming year. It
was decided that the senior room
should open on Monday morning
under the direction of a senior room
committee.
The committee will
consist of Mabel Martin, Margie
Bookstein, Jess Barnet, John Tay­
lor and Allie Meskil.
Senior home rooms met to
elect officers.
They agreed to
elect only one officer — a chair­
man who will act as home room
president and will also see that all
students in the home room have
equal opportunity to use the senior
room during home room periods.
The chairmen of the home rooms
are as follows: 333, Margie Book­
stein; 128, Joan Whitcr.aft; 227, Ann
Silverman.
Senior School Admits
Five New Students
Three new senior high students
have entered Milne School. Each
class has received a new member,
besides two returned veterans.
The twelfth grade has hdded
Nadine “Dean” Kenngott. ‘‘Dean”
previously attended Bethlehem Cen­
tral High School. Her residence
used to be East Aurora, but she
now makes her home in Elsmere.
Nadine is definitely an outdoor girl.
She likes fishing, dislikes drinking.
Her favorite occupation is swim­
ming.
Betsy Dunning, formerly of Al­
bany Ffigh School, has joined the
junior class.
The sophomores have one new
member, Alden White. He attended
Hackett Junior High. He is a native
of Watervliet, but for the last six
years he has resided in Albany.
Pat George and George Irwin who
have served in the Navy have re­
turned to Milne.
Plans for Milne’s 1947 yearbook
are moving along, for “Bricks and
Ivy” editor, Lois Prescott, ’47, has
started her staff working. Senior
class write-ups have already been
assigned, such as the Class Will,
Prophecy, and Class History.
The staff has presented a smart
new idea for Milne. They propose
to keep a class diary with running
records of the classes from year to
year. Present seventh graders will
appreciate this and benefit most, for
by the time they are seniors, no
one will dread being assigned to
write the Class History.
This year’s editorial staff includes:
Derwent Angler, ’47, executive edi­
tor; Janet Rabineau, ’48, associate
editor; Ellen Fletcher, '47, art edi­
tor; Ann Silverman, ’47, literary
editor; David Bates, ’50, junior high
editor; Jack Henkes, ’49, associate
art editor; Lois Cohen, ’50, junior
high art editor; and Barbara Dewey,
’50, junior high literary editor.
Miss Grace Martin will act as
faculty adviser again this year with
Dr. Floyd Hendrickson helping with
photography, Miss Mary Conklin
with literary assignments, and Miss
Florence Potter helping with B. & I.
business.
The printer and the
photographer have not as yet been
selected. B. & I. is still receiving
bids from printers and the senior
class will soon choose one.
Snader Leaves
For Illinois U.
After the eight years during which
he has been head of Milne’s mathe­
matic department, Dr. Daniel W.
Snader is leaving to become assist­
ant head of mathematics at the Uni­
versity of Illinois. While he has
been here, Dr. Snader has written
three text books, including an aug­
mentation for the intermediate
algebra classes. His appointment
was made .under the auspices of
Dr. George P. Stoddard, former
State Education Commissioner, who
is now President of the University
and father of ex-Milnites Phil, Art,
and Eleanor Stoddard.
When asked if he was sorry to be
leaving Milne, Dr. Snader replied
that it is one of the hardest tasks
he has ever undertaken. All his
friends (and they include everyone
from seventh to twelfth graders)
say, “Goodbye, Dr. Snader. We’re
sorry to see you go.”
ilne Societies
Choose Officers
The six societies in Milne will
start their meetings soon under the
leadership of new officers. These
officers were elected last spring by
the members of their respective so­
cieties, and will take over their
offices at their first meeting of this
year.
Officers of the societies for this
year are as follows: For Sigma—
President, Sally Gaus; Vice-Presi­
dent, Shirley Tainter; Secretary,
Nancy McAllister; Treasurer, Mar­
gie Bookstein; Mistress of Ceremon­
ies, Jackie Mann. For Quin—Presi­
dent, Ruth Ambler; Vice-President,
Nancy French; Secretary, Barbara
Leslie; Treasurer, Joan Clark; Mis­
tress of Ceremonies, Barbara
Betham. Adelphoi’s new officers—
President, Jess Barnet; Vice-Presi­
dent, Bob Clark; Secretary, Neil
McNeil; Treasurer, Bob Leslie;
Business Man, Grant Talbot. Theta
Nu will have for president—Dick
French; Vice-President, Jack Gade;
Secretary, Jack Rickies; Treasurer,
Bob Randles.
For Phi Sigma—
President, John Eisenhut; VicePresident, Don Talbot; Secretary,
John Taylor; Treasurer, Franzl
Mchling; Theseum—President, John
Thompson; Vice-President, Dick
Stock; Secretary, Don Meserve;
Treasurer, Gordon Kilby.
Many tentative plans are being
made, but as yet nothing definite
has been decided.
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Milne students returned this fall
to find that a new principal and ten
new supervisors had been added to
the staff.
New Milne Principal
Dr. Robert C. Fisk, who has taken
Dr. Fredericks’ position as principal
has this message to present to the
school. “These first few days have
borne out the predictions made to
me last spring in regard to the in­
terest and high morale of the Milne
students and faculty. I have en­
joyed these first few days and meet­
ing my new students. I am look­
ing forward to knowing you better
as a result of working with you
through the years.”
Miss Florence Potter
Our new math, supervisor, Miss
Florence Potter, is a sports enthusi­
ast and was a member of the
G.A.A. board at State College. Al­
though she is from New England,
surprisingly enough she doesn’t like
baked beans.
Miss Catherine Moore
The unfamiliar face which greets
us smilingly from behind the library
de:k belongs to Miss Catherine
Moore. A graduate of State Col­
lege, she formerly taught social
studies at St. Ann’s School in Al­
bany and thinks that Milne is one
of the friendliest schools she has
ever seen.
Mr. Roy York
Mr. York has been away from
Milne, for three years. He has re­
turned to find all his old pupils and
many more too, anxious to make
the music department and especially
the Spring Concert a memorable
event.
Miss Ruth Wasley
The laughter eminating from he
French and Spanish classes is due
to the irresistable humor of Miss
Ruth Wasley, foreign language
supervisor. A resident of Shenan­
doah, Pa., she was head of foreign
languages in Doylestown, Pa. Quin
will be lucky to have Miss Wasley
as faculty supervisor. Besides this
duty she also has made plans for
a French Assembly later in the
year.
Miss Lydia Murray
The young woman blowing the
whistle in the gym'and describing
the vices of loafers on “our new
gym floor” is Miss Lydia Murray,
girls’ gym instructor. During the
war she worked diligently for the
Red Cross and last year took her
Masters Degree at Columbia. She
thinks this year’s Intramural Night
will be run according to the estab­
lished plan.
(Continued In Next Issue)
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October 4, 1946
CRIMSON AND WHITE
Vol. XVI.
OCTOBER 4, 1946
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THE EDITORIAL BOARD
JESS R. BARNET, '47..................................Editor-in-Ch.el
MARGIE BOOKSTEIN, ’47........................... Associate Editor
SALLY GAUS, ’47..............................................Associate Editor
JOHN THOMPSON, ’47..................................Associate Editor
GRANT TALBOT, ’47................................ Boys’ Sports Editor
BARBARA BETHAM, ’47......................... Girls’ Sports Ed.tor
NEIL K. McNEILL, ’47................................ Business Manager
BARBARA LESLIE, ’47.........................Advertising Manager
JOAN CLARK, '47..............................................Exchange Editor
MISS KATHERINE WHEELING..............Faculty Adviser
MR. EUGENE FREEL......................................Faculty Adviser
THE STAFF
Alan Meskil, Carol Spence, Glada Appleton, William
O'Brien, Winnie Hauf, Pat Snyder, Nancy Bearup, Bettie
Jane Flanders, Diana Ostrander, Bob Randles, Ruth
Ambler and Ann Adams.
THE NEWS BOARD
John Taylor, Gregory Angler, Mabel Martin, Sally Grace,
Joan Minnock, Marie Schmidt, Jacqueline Mann, Jane
Simmons, Gates Barnet, Deanie Bearup, Shirley Tainter,
Mary Jane Fiske, Nancy French, Jean Fausel, Roger
Haggerty, Sue Pellitier, Bob Abernathy, Bob Leslie, Carol
Boynton, Lea Paxton, Pete McDonough, Pat Costello,
Alice Cohen and Lee Dennis.
Welcome, Welcome Everyone!
There certainly are more people to welcome
this year—more than any oi the stall of the
Crimson and White can remember. Many of
the Milne faculty have deserted us and those
that have taken their places have not only
baffled tis all who are trying to learn their
names, but have already begun to contribute
fresh ideas to their classes.
French, Latin,
science, business, guidance, history and mathematics all have their own new supervisor to
boast of.
For all these new teachers as well as the
seventh grade, Milne is a new adventure. We,
who have been here longer, have learned ihat
Milne is a friendly and co-operative school.
We hope that you will come to feel this very
strongly throughout your sojourn with us. The
older students know of the fine reputation that
Milne holds for civic activities, co-operation
with other schools, school spirit, and hard work.
All these things are attributed to Milne because
the student body is active and industrious. The
new students will soon adopt these character­
istics so typical of a Milnite.
The Crimson and White has many new ideas
for its publications this year. Some of these
ideas will be easy to carry out—others difficult,
requiring the assistance of all.' The editors and
staff of the paper will do their best throughout
the year to put out ithe kind of paper the stu­
dents want. The best way for us to accomplish
this is for the students to tell us what they want
and to lell us their complaints. There will
be a suggestion box in the Crimson and White
room for this purpose.
Before closing, we want to say a special hello
to our new principal, Dr. Robert C. Fisk. Few
of us have had the opportunity to meet Dr.
Fisk personally as yet. Before the end of the
year, however, all of us will have come to know
him. Milne is certainly lucky to have obtained
such a true educator and a grand person to
guide them.
Hi kids, new and old: Here we are, sunburned,
rested, and back again for another round of gab. It
seems that almost everyone profited in some way or
another by his summer experiences—“Rumors are
flying”—Loon Lake, a little spot up north, was the
sight of those three hard-working girls, Deannie,
Ozzie, and Nancy.
Speaking of being different, did you hear that
Frannie Dalldorf spent the summer with the Indians
cut west? Dottie Blessing was in for a big surprise
at her camp on Piseco Lake when Bill Paine, Joe
Sabot, Marge Norton, and Joyce Russo dropped in for
a four-day visit!
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“Curly” Gade, the senior dreamboy has become
quite the man-about-town. Or didn’t you know he
won the Daily Double at Saratoga? What is your
secret, Zeke.
A number of eighth and ninth graders are reported
to have enjoyed themselves at various camps. Found
enjoying the sun and ocean life at Martha’s Vineyard
were Carol Boynton and Pat Costello. Bun and Greg
Angier were there, but at different times. Too bad!
Grant Talbot (the all-American lover) was kept in
line by a beautiful Russell Sage redhead during the
“torrid” months of July and August.
Saranac Lake, the scene of fun and frolic was en­
joyed by Jean Fausel, Nancy French, and others.
Dick Enderige, the juniors’ wandering traveler went
to Wyoming, while Roy French went down Mexico
way. Betham’s Camp was the scene of much activity
entertaining the seniors and sophomores. See a at
Lake George, that “kool” spot up the road a piece,
were the following: Don Jarrett, Sally Grace, Nancy
Lee Clark, Lois Prescott, Anne Silverman, Pony Rich­
ter, Sally Gaus, the Kilbys, Leslies and Walkers.
June and Winnie Hauf, the B" (Blonde Baboes to
you), took a trip around the countryside. Ask Win
about the driving!
Through with gossip—now for some of the more
ambitious! Clayton Beach used his talents in a square
dance band. “Sleepy” Ball loafed in a hot dog stand.
Be it known that Ed VanAcker is available for any
odd jobs of painting — senior room? Barb Leslie,
Ellen Fletcher, Sally Gaus, Norma “Belle” Singer,
Janet Rabineau, Nancy McAllister, Timpy Robinson,
Lois Prescott, Jean and Judy Horton, Marcia Arm­
strong and Nancy DeWitt served three meals a day
for a college teachers’ conference. Poor> teachers!
Pat Snyder ran Flah’s for the summer Ruth Weil
carted $1,0C0 checks up State Street for an Albany
bank—only she didn’t know it—yak, yak! Slaving
at Cooks’ farm were Ed Wilson, Elaine Johnson, Hans
Krahmer and Roger Hagerty, while Dan Westbrook
took it easy counting checks for the State. Sorry we
couldn’t include you all.
/HcMUieCV&
6<t Pat awt S’, f.
Hello Again ! ! !
Well, lots has happened to our Joes and Josie Alumnites . . . Mrs. Martin A. Edmonds, ’41, is the former
Laurel C. Ulrich, ’45. The couple were married at the
Westminister Presbyterian Church on September 14
. . . The Edmonds family certainly had big times these
past few months . . . another marriage . . . Marie
Edmonds, ’43, became the bride of Robert K. Fox of
Detroit . . . Mrs. Peter C. Gallivan entertained re­
cently with a luncheon for her daughter, Peggy, ’46,
who left for St. Elizabeth’s College at Convent, New
Jersey. Many of the girls of ’46 attended . . . Elaine
Sexton, ’45, is now Mrs. Robert C. Houck . . . Miss
Doreen Francis Randall is engaged to Raymond D.
Stickney, ’43 . . . Mrs. Jack D. Meckler is the former
Shirley Rubin, ’40. The couple were married Septem­
ber 1 . . . Mr. and Mrs. Theron C. Hoyt have an­
nounced the recent marriage of their daughter,
Susanne, ’44, to George L. Brown, Jr. of Washington,
D. C. . . . Alice van Gaasbeck, ’42, is now Mrs. Hen­
drick Haayslek. The couple will reside in South
Africa . . . June M. Black, ’42, and Vilma Lee Tubbs,
’43, are also among our engaged girls.
.
See you soon—Bye!
Win ’n Obie
KENNETH SEIFERT
Mr. and Mrs. William Seifert were,
on the humid night of July 13,
1930, the lucky recipients of a
bundle of joy, Kenneth Seifert.
Kenny grew up rather fast in the
invigorating atmosphere of West
Albany. His years preliminary to
entering Milne were spent in what
Kenny deems the West Albany
“prison” or P. S. No. 19.
He’s a Big Boy Now!
The great day arrived for Mr.
of September. That’s right, you
Seifert in 1941 in the latter part
guessed it, Kenneth Seifert entered
Milne. His years since the seventh
grade were spent for the most part
in endless (?) toil, but they were
not spent in vain. In his freshman
year, his classmates elected him
president of their Club Council.
The next year, Ken was again a
member of the Student Council as
he had been the previous year. Also
in his sophomore year, Kenny was
proud to receive a bid from the
renowned literary society, Adelphoi,
which he and many others, found to
be more than they imagined.
In his junior year, Ken again was
named a representative on the
Senior Student Council and he
joined Hi-Y, a most memorable
occasion. Ken was elected president
of the Senior Student Council at
the end of last year, and for this
office he is most famous.
Gett’n Personal
Now for the- personal side of his
history, we find Ken’s ideal girl
must be about 5' 3", have blue eyes,
auburn hair and go by the name of
Ellen.
Kenny’s likes are many as they
should be. He likes football (he’s
an excellent center, incidentally);
bowling in the ‘Friendly Bowlers’
League” with President Kerker;
moonlight dips in the glistening
waters of the West Albany Water­
works, and “Eddie’s.”
His main dislike, as you can see,
are ties. Ken’s ambition is to be a
peroxide manufacturer and sell his
product to the Milne girls, and with
these gals as his customers he
should make a million.
October 4, 1J)4(>
CRIMSON AND WHITE
Year’s “New Crop”
Keeps Tradition;
Still Bewildered
School again, and the annual
crop of seventh graders is once
more in our midst. Very little has
changed except perhaps the fact
that this new batch possesses a little
more height than those seventh
grade classes of previous years.
However, the new kids are as be­
wildered as ever and to all of them
comes that inevitable cry of “wrong
stairs,” also “Where do I pay my
tuition?”, “Say Mister, how do I
get to the gym?” These lamenta­
tions are heard daily and no doubt
will continue until our little friends
have explored every nook and
cranny of this, our favorite school.
For the upper classmen, the title
of the class of 1953 sounds like
a terrific if not fantastic date to
graduate. However, we all had our
day and the class of 1948 and 1947
thought surely that their day would
just “never” come. This class of ’53
is slowly becoming educated to
Milne’s traditions and many customs.
When the first semester is over, they
too, will be eagerly looking forward
to the arrival of the class of ’54,
those awful “little” seventh graders.
The majority of Milne’s young­
est are representatives of schools
16, 19 and, of course, the Loudonville grade school. As usual there
are many new arrivals who boast
of brothers or sisters in the upper
grades. Naturally, it makes us way
up here on top feel mighty aged
to watch them laughing and giggling
through the halls of Milne. Yet,
they’ll be seniors all too soon and
then the fun and bewilderment of
those seventh grade days will be
just something to kid about. We
really wish the best of luck to this
“new crop,” this class of ’53.
Music Group to Plan
Year Under Roy York
The Music Program is again under
way in Milne, under the direction
of the newly-returned director, Mr.
Roy York. According to Mr. York,
five music groups will be active
this year, including the swing band,
the famous Milnettes, the senior
choir, and the junior choir.
A recent survey has revealed that
many Milne pupils play musical in­
struments, and from these reports
the director, Mr. York, expects to
present an excellent, if not note­
worthy band.
Approximately sixty members of
sophomore, junior and senior classes
are participating in the activities
of the senior choir. Those in the
lower grades are eligible only for
the junior choir, which meets dur­
ing the junior high homeroom
period.
This study in music under Mr.
York’s personal supervision offers a
wide variety of special interests to
the individual Milne student. All
those interested in any musical ac­
tivities may contact Mr. York, Mon­
day, between 8:30 A. M. and 9:15
A. M.
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Accident Insurance
Offered to Students
He who laughs last—is usually
slow on catching the joke.
Big noses usually run in some
families.
Chase and Sanborn are a couple
of wolves! They date every bag.
Description of dinner in an insane
asylum: Serving soup to nuts.
One thing about a chicken is that
ycu can eat him either before he
is born or after he is dead.
One of our local restaurants ad­
vertises: “Gravy to match every
vest.”
Then there was the poor guy who
swallowed five cents. The doctor
made him cough up five dollars.
Jack: You said you paid $100 for
that suit. How come such a ridicu­
lous figure?
Mack: I eat too much.
Six ’46 Milnites
Win Scholarships
The scholarships presented to the
graduating classes of 1946 were
awarded to six Milne students.
William Bull and Mary Mapes
won scholarships to Cornell. There
are three of these given in Albany
County each year. This provides
a $200 a year value in tuition.
The State Scholarships, of which
there are fifteen given in this dis­
trict, were won by Mary Mapes,
William Bull, David Vollmer, and
Carol Jacobs.
The students re­
ceiving these will be given $350 a
year for use at any college in New
York State.
The $770 a year Yale University
scholarship was awarded to last
year’s Senior Student Council Presi­
dent, William Bull, making his
third scholarship award of the year.
Two other scholarships went to
Richard Herrick, also of the class
of 1946. One of these was for $450
per year given by Bowdoin College
and the other from the University
of Syracuse for $200 per annum.
The other Syracuse scholarship was
given to Marilyn Miller who will
receive $100 each year.
Are You An Early
Bird Too?
Student Tax returns show that
Senior Student Council President
Ken Seifert holds ticket number
one, being the early bird of the
season. As yet tickets two thru
ten are not held by any students,
but are being withheld for spe­
cial reasons.
The student holding lucky
number thirteen is another sen­
ior, Joan Traver.
Number fifty is assigned to a
member of the tenth grade, Hans
Krahmer, while seventh-grader
John Sutherland holds number
one hundred.
This year the Milne School is re­
suming its offer of Accident Insur­
ance to its students through the
Employer’s Liability Corporation
medical reimbursement plan. This
means simply that the expense for
any accident that a Milne student
may have during the entire school
year is shared with thousands of
other students throughout the
country.
This idea, which is rapidly spread­
ing through colleges and high
schools in the United States, is par­
ticularly beneficial to those students
involved in athletics and for this
certain group the policy is most
strongly advocated. Also, a student
involved in any accident, whether
at school or at home, holding this
insurance need not worry about the
expense. All medical attention ne­
cessary will be financed through
this insurance company and in­
demnity charges will be covered up
to five hundred dollars.
In Milne, the cost for the insur­
ance protection for one year
amounts to six dollars for girls, and
twelve dollars for boys.
Coach
Harry J. Grogan, speaking in be­
half of this project, stated: “It is
of great benefit, not to the school,
but to the students, who by pur­
chasing this policy, assure protec­
tion to themselves and lessen the
expense of their families in the
event of any accident.”
Many New Books
Added to Library
Since the end of school last year,
the Milne Library has acquired
many new books, most of which
have not been put out into circula­
tion as yet. However, there are
some which are now ready for use.
For the junior or senior girl there
is “Image of Josephine” by Booth
Tarkington, and “Mystery in Blue”
by G. E. Mallotte.
For the upper class boys there
is Guy Gilpatric’s “Flying Stories"
or “The Fortress” by D. H. Haines.
For either the sports-minded girl
or boy there is: “Sportsman’s An­
thology” by R. F. Kelly, “How To
Make the Varsity” by S. Pashko,
and “Skiing For Millions” by F.
Harper.
The under classmen have access
to such books as: “Skipp’s Family '
by S. W. Meader and “Rocky Moun­
tain Ranger” by W. M. Rush.
For the science-minded, “Atomic
Artillery and the Atomic Bomb” by
J. K. Robertson and “Great Medical
Discoveries” by E. R. Montgomery
are ready for use at any time.
If anyone is interested in finding
out the titles and other information
concerning the other new books, the
jackets can be found on a shelf
back of the library desk.
COMPLIMENTS
cTVIYRON’S
Dear Joe and Josie Milnite:
First of all, here’s a tip to all
you record collectors who haven’t
heard Frankie’s latest; if you have
heard, on your way through the
halls, someone happily singing,
“They’ve Got An Awful Lot of
Coffee in Brazil,” don’t think he is
repeating his Social Studies lesson.
He has probably just heard Frank
Sinatra’s brand new recording, “The
Coffee Song.” The reverse of this
record is “The Things We Did Last
Summer,” one of the prettiest songs
I’ve heard in a long while. It’s a
four-star record for Frankie.
James At Best
Harry James, Columbia, has re­
corded one of the top tunes from
the picture “Three Little Girls in
Blue,” namely, “This Is Always.”
Buddy di Vito sings the vocal for
this song, which is fast becoming
very popular. You get a double
treat with this record; on the back
is another newcomer, “I’ve Never
Forgotten,” very capably sung by
Ginnie Powell.
Kay “Let’s Dance” Kyser, has
really done it this time. His “Ole
Buttermilk Sky” is one of his best
recordings in a long time. Even if
you usually don’t like Kyser’s
music, you’re bound to go for this
new song with a bit of a western
rhythm. The turnover is a very
cute novelty with clever lyrics and
a catchy melody. Its "On the
Wrong Side of You.”
Miller’s Band Working
Glenn Miller and his orchestra
always were pretty good at both
swing and slow numbers, and this
orchestra, now under Tax Beneke’s
direction, is still keeping up its
reputation. They have recorded a
nice slow, rather sad number called
“Passe,” and on the back have
livened up the day with "The
Woodchuck Song.”
Not so good is Dinah Shore’s new­
est “Who’ll Buy My Violets.” She
improves on the other side, how­
ever, with “I May Be Wrong, But
I Think You’re Wonderful.”
Well, that about rings the bell for
this issue!
Forever, —Ambler.
Assembly Program
Opens Milne School
At nine o'clock Monday morning,
September 23 a joint assembly
started off another year at Milne.
The first thing on the program was
the singing of the Alma Mater.
Ken Seifert and Dave Bates, presi­
dents of the senior and junior high
student councils, each gave a few
words of greeting to everyone.
The new principal, Doctor Robert
Fisk, who was presented to the stu­
dents, introduced the new members
of the faculty. Dr. Fisk gave an
interesting talk on his previous
work and of his new home. He
came from Minnesota, and is now
living in Elsmere.
The assembly was over at ten
o’clock and another year had begun.
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October 4, 1!)4(»
M B. A. A. Organizes
Use of Locks
New Athletic System On Same Idea
Managerial Staff
As Last Year
Reflects Changes Many Appear at
Football Try-Outs
The Milne Boys’ Athletic Asso­
ciation is once again under the
leadership of Coach Harry Grogan,
who has returned to take over the
reins after two years in the Navy.
The Milne boys turned out for
The first meeting of the year for football last Wednesday, September
the Association was held in Coach 25, with a fair showing.
Grogan’s office on Tuesday morn­
Boys that saw action last year and
ing at 8:30 A. M.
that are out again this year are
Head Manager Elected
as follows: seniors: Bill O’Brien,
The most important development guard; Ken Seifert, center Neil
of this meeting was the change in McNeill, guard; Derwent Angler,
the managerial system. This year end; Dick French, fullback; Don
a manager was elected for each Jarrett, quarterback; and Grant Tal­
sport- with one head manager who bot, tackle. Juniors: Ben Mendel,
will be in charge of all spcrts. quarterback; Bob Leslie, halfback;
Jess R. Barnet, ’47, has been elected Bob Clarke, halfback; Bill Farnan,
to this position under the title of halfback; Lloyd Schonbrun, quar­
Student President of Varsity Ath­ terback; Charles McNutt, tackle;
letics, who automatically becomes Bill Lucas, guard; and George Ball,
secretary of the Milne Boys’ Ath­ end.
letic Association and will take
Boys trying cut for the first time
charge of any purchases and all
correspondence. Other officers who are, seniors: John Gade, Franzel
were elected at the Tuesday meet­ Mohling, Pat George and A1 Meskil;
ing include: President, Bill O’Brien, juniors: Shark Kerker, Jack Rickels,
’47; Vice-President, Dan Westbrook, Bob Abernethy, Bob Randles, Dick
Eldridge, and Gregory Angier;
’49, and Treasurer, A1 Meskil, ’47.
sophomores: Stuart Lotwin, Art
Awards Discussed
Walker, Dick Bauer, Ray Cairns,
Under the direction of Coach Spencer Cooper, Allan Schramm,
Grogan discussions were held on the Roger Hagerty, Will Taylor, Jim
presentation of letters and sweater Clark, Phil Davy, Hank Bonsall,
awards, the sale of basketball sea­ Lane Johnson, John Fink, and Pete
son tickets, a revision of the Milne Ball.
Boys’ Athletic Association’s Con­ No Schedule Planned
stitution, and the distribution of the
Coach Grogan was very well
season’s activities. The Association
may decide to award gold letters for pleased by the large number of boys
the most outstanding player in each who showed up for the first practice
session. The Coach explained that
sport.
no schedule had been planned; how­
Last week during gym classes, ever, a few games may possibly be
boys were nominated and voted arranged.
upon for membership in the Milne
Boys’ Athletic Association.
Two New Insurance Idea
Mr. Grogan also spoke of a new
boys were chosen from each class,
and for the first time in Milne, insurance plan for athletes. This
seventh and eighth graders will get is run by the New York State
representation. The members of Public Schools, especially for those
their respective grades are William boys going out for sports. This
Hayes and Fred Corrie, seventh; plan covers boys just going out for
Ernest Christie and John Kinum, football or boys going out for all
eighth; Ted McNeill and Johnny sports. The fellows going out for
Walker, ninth; Dan Westbrook and football only have to pay $2.50,
Art Walker, tenth; Bill Farnan and while the boys going out for any
Ben Mendel, juniors; and A1 Meskil other sports including football will
have to pay $3.00.
and Bill O’Brien, seniors.
This plan is operated according
Commenting on the start of the
new year, Mr. Grogan said, “We to the extent of your injury. For
hope this new managerial * system example, it pays you $50 for a
will work out to the best of every­ broken arm, and $1C0 for a broken
one’s advantage, and that the Milne leg. The coach explained, however,
Boys’ Athletic Association will have that the plan dees not cover the
the most successful year in its player as fully as the policy the
school recommends.
history.”
Spector’S Clothes Shop
233 CENTRAL AVENUE
SMART CLOTHES FOR STUDENTS
SPORT COATS
SLACKS
SPORT SHIRTS
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NEW TIES
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The system of handling and dis­
tributing locks in Milne is again
functioning this year under the
direction of the two athletic coaches
of the school.
At the close of Milne last June,
students received $1.50 back for
their lock if the lock was in work­
ing condition upon presentation.
This money was a refund of the
$2.00 assessment at the beginning of
the school year in 1945.
This year the same system is
again in effect inasmuch as each
student is still required to pay a
$2.00 rental fee. However, since the
opening of school, many locks have
been found to be faulty that were
in perfect condition at the close of
school. About fifteen of such locks
have been discovered and sent back
to the company for necessary at­
tention.
According to Coach Grogan, in
charge of the locks for the boys,
he expects these locks and those
sent to the company early last
spring to be returned shortly so
that every Milnite will have a
working lock on his or her locker.
MISS MURRAY
Plans for Basketball
Begun by McNeill
“Oh, my aching back,” is the
battle cry of our hockey teams.
Miss Murray supplied us all with
hockey sticks and told us to show
her what we could do. Miss Murray
claims Gloversville to be her home
town. Her physical education train­
ing was acquired in Cortland Nor­
mal School. She started her career
in Auburn Central High and con­
tinued there for four years. After
serving two war years in the Amer­
ican Red Cross, she went to Colum­
bia University for a year in order
to receive her master’s degree.
Milne is her first teaching position
since she left Columbia. “From
what I’ve seen, I really think the
girls at Milne are pretty swell. I
really mean that,” formulates her
first opinion of Milne.
G.A.A. has started to map out the
fall athletics program, with hockey
as the headliner. It’s a little rugged
without the lines on the field, but
this will soon be remedied. Mon­
days and Fridays after school will
be spent perfecting the hockey game
in preparation for numerous playdays with Girls Academy, St. Agnes,
and Kenwood.
Badminton has tentatively been
set for 3:20 on Tuesday and Thurs­
day nights. The G.A.Ads want all
of last year’s enthusiasts and some
more too. Tennis has been sched­
uled for the same time as badmin­
ton. Soccer starts on every Wed­
nesday night exclusively for the
seventh and eighth graders. For
those who like archery, it will be
held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
The cheerleaders have started to
practice already; so by the time the
basketball season rolls
around,
they’ll be almost perfect. Arrange­
ments have been made for their
uniforms.
The seventh graders have been
initiated to the game of soccer.
Outside of some sore toes they are
catching on to the sport with bright
expectations.
In former years, riding was held
at the Fort Orange Riding Stables,
but the stables are not opening for
riding classes this year.
VJhere ever
The planning of a schedule for
the 1946-47 season of basketball is
moving along rapidly, according to
Neil K. McNeill, Varsity manager
this year. Working together with
Coach Harry J. Grogan, Mr. Mc­
Neill has already scheduled a good­
ly number of games with various
district schools.
At present Mr. McNeill and Mr.
Grogan are working to relieve game
schedule conflicts with the College,
which is requiring a great deal of
attention.
As fer Milne’s participation in any
recognized basketball league for the
coming season, Mr. Grogan had no
comment on this situation. Basket­
ball practice will start within the
next six or seven weeks but the
exact date will be announced at a
later date by Coach Grogan.
THE COLLEGE PHARMACY
This year Williarn S. O’Brien will
7 No. Lake at Western Ave., Albany
act as trainer for the team.