Crimson and White
Vol. XXI, No. 6
FUTURE EDITORS
REPRESENT MILNE
By ANNE REQUA
Representatives of the Crimson
and White and the Bricks and Ivy
attended the annual Columbia Scho­
lastic Press Association Convention
held at Columbia university in New
York city, March 13 through 15.
Doris Perlman, Nancy Olenhouse,
Anne Requa, Dick Nathan, Ronald
Dillon, and Christine Brehm, were
among the delegates. Also attend­
ing were Mary Francis (“M.F.”)
Moran, Carole Jean Foss, Harriet
McFarland, Nancy
Tripp, Ruth
Dyer, Joan * (“Buzz”)
Sternfeld,
Nancy Beilin, Mary James, and Eric
Buck.
Mr. James E. Cochrane,
faculty adviser for the Crimson and
White, and Mr. Edward P. Cowley,
faculty adviser for the Bricks and
Ivy acted as chaperones.
Dean Welcomes
John A. Krout, Dean of Graduate
Faculties of Columbia university,
welcomed delegates at the opening
assembly in McMillin theatre on the
Columbia campus.
Emmanuel R.
Freedman, Foreign News Editor of
the New York Times gave the main
address. Milnites attended confer­
ences and round-table discussions
aimed at instructing students in
building and improving the school
paper and yearbook. Chris Brehm
led a discussion on “Faculty-Stu­
dent Press Relations.” Mr. Coch­
rane also spoke on this subject.
Dick Nathan was chairman in a
discussion on “Improving the Sports
Department.”
Truman Speaks
Highlight of the convention was
the Saturday luncheon at the Wal­
dorf-Astoria hotel.
President of
the United States, Harry S. Truman,
was featured speaker. The presi­
dent spoke on the responsibility of
young people in their relation to
the futui’e.
Ron Dillon photo­
graphed this event. '
Milnites toured the New York
Times building Friday afternoon.
This trip included viewing confer­
ence rooms, reference library, city
room, composing room, and presses.
Broadway Beckons
The lights of Broadway attracted
several Milnites. Ruth Dyer, Nancy
Tripp, Harriet McFarland, “M.F.”
Moran, and Mary James saw “Paint
Your Wagon,” starring James
Baron. Nancy Beilin, Carole Jean
Foss, “Buzz” Sternfeld, and Dick
Nathan went to “Top Banana,” star­
ring Phil Silvers.
Mary, “Buzz,”
“M.F.,” and Nancy Beilin also at­
tended a performance of “Two On
the Aisle,” starring Bert Lahr.
Music-lovers Doris Perlman and
Nancy Olenhouse attended the
Metropolitan Opera performance of
Verdi’s “Otello,” and the City
Center Ballet. Mr. Cowley and Eric
Buck also went to the ballet.
Mr. Cowley, Anne Requa, Doris
Perlman, Nancy Olenhouse, -and
Eric Buck spent a morning in
Greenwich Village, looking into shop
windows, visiting spots of interest,
and viewing painting exhibitions.
THE MILNE SCHOOL, ALBANY, N. Y.
MARCH 31, 1952
Dance Ushers In Spring
I Publications
Join Together
For Planning
The staff of the Bricks & Ivy
joined the staff of the Crimson and
White in sponsoring a joint dance.
The “Spring Fantasy” will officially
usher in spring at Page Hall gym
on Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 until
12:00 p.m.
Members of the coordinating committee are (1. to r.): Chris Brehm,
Dick Propp, Allison Parker, “Buzz” Sternfeld and Carole Jean Foss.
School Views
Many Colleges
Honor Students Notify Seniors
Dr. Theodore H. Fossieck, prin­
cipal of Milne, named nine seniors
as honor students during an as­
sembly held last Tuesday, March
25. The Valedictorian of the Class
of 1952 is Nancy Prescott, with an
average of 94.74. The Salutatorian
is Marcia Hallenbeck, with 93.888.
The other seven are: third, Ellen
Siegal, 93.886; fourth, Arthur Fred­
erick, 93.41; fiifth, DeForest Parker,
93.03; sixth, Richard Propp, 91.70;
seventh, Wesley Moody, 90.94;
eighth, Carolyn Kritzler, 90.83, and
ninth, Christine Brehm, 90.46.
School Gives Letters
The school presented to each of
the above named students a letter
stating that he or she graduated
from high school as an honor stu­
dent. A copy of this letter goes
into the files in the guidance office.
An asterisk will be next to the name
of each honor student on the Com­
mencement program to indicate that
they have achieved an average of
90 or above.
Perlman Earns Award
In addition to the announcement
of the honor pupils, Dr. Fossieck
presented Doris Perlman ’53, a
Certificate of Merit for winning first
place for her Journalism Feature
Store in the Regional Scholastic
Writing Awards.
Entertainment of a lighter type
was provided in the form of a 15
minute musical program by the
“Colby Eight.” This is a double
quartet from Colby College in
Waterville, Maine.
Seniors Make Profit
This year’s proceeds of the annual
senior card party amounted to
$388.80.
Bill Hayes, president of
’52, thanks everyone who helped
at the party.
Brehm, Propp Chairmen
Chris Brehm and Dick Propp,
editors of the C&W and B&I re­
spectively, are general co-chairmen
of the affair. It is tradition that
both senior and junior high students
attend the dance. The publications
will welcome other area schools.
Frank DaMico and his band will
provide the music for dancing.
Nancy Prescott and Carole Jean
Foss are in charge of refreshments.
They plan to serve punch and
cookies during the evening.
Several colleges have recently ac­ Spring To Invade Gym
cepted Milne seniors.
Chairmen of the decoration com­
Three colleges — University of mittee, Mary Alice Leete and Alli­
Rochester, Syracuse, and Union Col­ son Parker, plan to deck the gym
with pastels and spring flowers in
lege, have accepted Peter Neville. keeping with the theme.
Easter
State College has accepted George bunnies of all sizes will aid in trans­
Neville, Nancy Bryant, James Whit­ forming the gym into a spring
ney, and Barbara VanDyke. Union wonderland.
Ruth Dyer and Nancy Beilin are
has notified Dick Propp of his ac­
handling the sale of tickets. Mem­
ceptance. Christine Brehm received bers of C&W and B&I sold tickets
her acceptance from the University after March 26. Students may also
of Colorado.
The University of buy them at the door. They cost
Cincinnati has accepted Dick Salis­ 60 cents.
Boys Show Spring Fashions
The entertainment committee is
under the direction of Bennett
Thomson and “Buzz” Sternfeld.
They are planning songs and dances
suggesting spring. Among the acts
is a showing of new spring fashions
with the boys of the junior and
senior classes modeling them. Junior
and sophomore girls are working
on a chorus line . Bob Page will
“me” the entertainment program.
Bob Dennis is handling the posters
and other publicity for the dance.
The maintenance committee is
under the direction of Bedford
The newest addition to the science Sanderson.
department is a Gilbert Energy
Laboi'atory. It is a kit with instru­ Announce Staffs
In keeping with' tradition, the
ments with which one can perform
radioactivity
experiments.
The present editors will announce the
chemistry classes and the general new editors and staffs of the two
science classes will be experiment­ school publications. This will be the
highlight of the “Spring Fantasy.”
ing with it.
Chris Brehm has said, “With both
The instruments it contains are a
geiger counter, a sprinthariscope, staffs working on this dance, it
and electroscope nuclear spheres. should be a bigger success than
The Crimson and White
Also, there are Alpha, Beta and ever.
Gamma radiator sources, radioactive wishes to thank the B&I for their
ores and pamphlets to describe and help in arrangements for the C&WB&I “Spring Fantasy.”
explain all about the apparatus.
bury, and Syracase University has
accepted Paul Vogel.
Cynthia
Tainter has received her acceptance
from Simmons College. Cornell has
accepted Arthur Frederick, and
Siena has accepted Elliot Living­
ston. Janet and Joan Sutherland
have received acceptances from
Russell Sage college. Lois Laventall and Penny Thompson received
acceptances from Cazenovia and
LaSalle junior colleges, respectively.
Science Gets Kit
CRIMSON AND WHITE
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3Re Inquiring
Crimson and White
No. 6
Reporter'
Published every three weeks by the
CRIMSON AND WHITE Board. Ad­
dress exchanges to the Exchange Editor
and other correspondence to the Editor.
By MARY and PAUL
Question: What candidates do you
think will run for President this
year?
Judy Cotter: “Probably Eisen­
hower and Kefauver.”
Bennett Thomson: “Ollie, fi-om
Kukla, Fran, and Ollie, and Mar­
garet Truman.”
Don McQuaid: “Eisenhower for
the Republicans, and Kefauver for
the Democrats.”
Ronnie Dillon: “Kefauver and I
like Ike.”
Art Evans: “Kefauver for the
Democrats and Eisenhower will run
for the Republicans.”
Lynda Yaffee: “I like Ike.”
Elaine Cohn: “Eisenhower on the
Republican side, and Truman for
the Democrats.”
Frank Stockholm: “Kefauver and
Eisenhower.”
Doug Billion: “Taft and Truman.”
Bobby Martin: “Eisenhower for
the Republicans, Russell for the
Democrats.”
Buzz Sternfeld: “I’m for Norman
Thomas, what the hey!”
Elliot Livingston: “Kefauver and
Christine Brehm.”
Mary Alice Leete: “Eisenhower
and Truman.”
Paul Howard: “Eisenhower for the
Republicans and Kefauver for the
Democrats.”
Roxy Reynolds: “Eisenhower and
I hope Kefauver and not Truman.”
Art Fredericks: “Eisenhower and
Truman.”
Jane Carlough: “Eisenhower and
Russell.”
Don Wilson: “Tanuto and Willie
Sutton.”
Skip Costello: “Just Eisenhower,
I hope.”
Allison Parker: “Dean Martin and
Jerry Lewis.”
Vol. XXI
MARCH 31, 1952
MEMBER
Columbia Scholastic I’ress Ass’n.
Empire State School Press Ass’n.
THE EDITORIAL BOARD
..... Christine Brehm '52
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ............
... Nancy Prescott ’52
NEWS EDITOR ..................
. Marcia Hallenbeck ’52
ASSOCIATE EDITOR .....
Frances Mitchell ’52
ASSOCIATE EDITOR .....
... Mary Alice Leete ’52
GIRLS’ SPORTS ..................
..........Edward
Bigley ’52
BOYS’ SPORTS ....................
...........Ronald Dillon ’53
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
..........
Doris
Perlman
’53
FEATURE EDITOR ..........
,. .. Cressy McNutt ’53
EXCHANGE EDITOR
.... Carolyn Kritzler ’52
BUSINESS MANAGER
. Mr. James Cochrane
FACULTY ADVISER .......
THE STAFF
Claire Marks, Jane Carlough, Ann Crocker, Ma”y James, Paul
Cohen, Faye Keller, Caroline McGrath, Mary Phillips, Anne Requa,
Nancy Olenhouse, Robert Page.
TYPING STAFF
Marilyn Phillips, Chief Typist; Joan Sternfeld, Eleanor Patterson,
Frances Reilly, Alice Erwin, Brenda Sandberg.
THE NEWS BOARD
Carole Jean Foss, M.F. Moran, Tamara Tamaroff, Nancy Tripp,
Pat Canfield, Margaret Moran, Sally Simmons, Polly Viner, Beryl
Scott, Dianne Cromwell, Ruth Dyer, Jim Cohen, Bob Horn,
Carolyn Male, Cynthia Berberian, Harriett McFarland, Hannah
Kornrcich, Nancy Beilin, Ellen Seigal.
THANKS LOADS!
In a previous issue of the Crimson and
White, we published a letter which stated that
the reader felt we were using our space for
the American habit of griping. Yet, the ad­
ministration and faculty have felt that the
matters which we have brought to their atten­
tion through the letters and editorials have
been valid enough to merit action.
Every organization needs co-operation from
both sides, giving as well as receiving, and a
consideration for the problem as seen through
eyes other than our own.
In view of these facts, we would like to use
this opportunity to say “Thanks” to the ad­
ministration and faculty for bearing with us
during the past 1 2 months.
CbWmbte
Hokjo be
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MARCH 31, 1952
RECORDS
with
ROBERT
By BOB PAGE
Anybody see Arthur Godfrey’s
Talent Scout show Saturday, March
21? On the half hour bit people
in this ,area watch by kinescope,
which played the subtle sensitive
kind of jazz you hear maybe twice
in your life. When big city boys
like those in Archie Bliar’s orches­
tra stand up and applaude an act
you know it’s an occasion.
Give credit where credit is due,
and credit is certainly due to the
five foot nine, sandy haired, blue
eyed lad who holds forth on “The
Ernie" Davis Show” each week day
from the studios of WPTR. Since
he came to Albany three years ago
young Mr. D. has made hundreds
of friends, Mr. E. D. is most as­
suredly the best DJ this area has
seen in many a moon.
The Bob Page Show, (if you’ll
excuse the expression), recently
voted the best radio show for the
conservation of electrical power,
(when it goes on, radios go off),
goes into it’s second year April 19.
All persons with IQ’s of —4 or lower
are invited to come down and view
the remains and Saturday morning
at 10 at the main studios of WOKO.
Preceding the recent junior high dance Honey
McNeil had a dinner party for a group of girls. Some
of them were Sara Seiter, Alice Gosnell, Carol Becker,
Diana Lynn, Ann Gayle, Cynthia Berberian, Judy
Hallenbeck, Connie Oliveo, and Alma Becker. Have
fun girls?
Mary Lou Richardson and Nan Henig have been
getting beautiful tans while enjoying their Florida
vacations.
Bev McDowell had a terrific time at an R.O.T.C.
party at Crooked Lake Hotel. Her date was Mike
O’Brien.
Beryl Scott had an open house at which all of the
sophomores enjoyed themselves.
Larry Genden had a party for Cecil Blum, Sheila
Fitzgerald, Pete Houston, Ann Strobel, John Houston,
Judy Brightman, Joel Berman, Jo Ann McCaffery and
Dick Edwards. Everyone had a rip roaring time!
Carole Jean Foss, Nancy Beilin, Buzz Sternfeld and
Dick Nathan saw Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in
New Yoi’k. They were at the press conference with
Nancy Tripp, Ruth Dyer, Harriet McFarland. M.F.
Moran, Mary James, Nancy Olenhouse, Anne Requa,
Doris Perlman, Ronald Dillon, Eric Buck and Chris
Brehm.
Beryl Tracy had a good time while attending a
RPI dance at the Hendrick Hudson hotel in Troy.
Cynthia Tainter went 1o Boston to look at Simmons
college, while Buster Dodge and Sheldon Cooper
visited Brown university at Providence.
The Milnettes sang at the First Reformed church in
Albany for Everyman’s Bible Class. Buzz ’n Bennett
also had an act in the show.
Polly Ann Viner, Bill Bullion, Joan Canfiehl, Marly
Wolman, Barbara Mabus, Art Melius, Cynthia Berherian, Barbara Wolman all had fun at John Murphy’s
party.
Mary Killough and Ann Crocker were seen attend­
ing an Albany Academy dance recently.
Several people gathered at Toby Lee Stone’s for an
open house. Those there included sophomores, a few
juniors and a few seniors.
A recent production at the Playhouse held interest
for Sally Simmons, Fred Corrie; Pat Canfield, Ed
Bigley, Margaret Moran and Jerry Lugg.
Seen at Marcia Sontz’s party were Barry Fitzgerald,
Sue Patack, Lois Smith, Mary Friedman, Paul Howard,
and Evelyn Jasper.
Marge West went to a Phi Phi Sigma Kappa party
at Union cbllege, and Sue Crane and Penny Thompson
took in the sights while visiting the big town, New
York.
—Ann, Mick ’n Jane.
AL
UMNEWS------
Annette Waxman ’51 was elected “Sweetheart of
the ROTC” at North Texas State university and queen
of the Winter Festival Ball.
Marcia Lee Cohn ’50 wed Arnold Applebaum, March
9, at Ohav Sholom synagogue. The groom is now
serving in the Army Quartermasters Corps. Another
March wedding took place when Grant E. Talbot ’47
married Mildred Sterrgess on March 8. Grant is in
the Nav.y, assigned to the USS New Jersey, recently
returned from Korean waters.
Russell Gulden ’46 is stationed in Virginia, now on
temporary duty with the 1428 Engineers at Prince,
West Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth H. Gibson became the
parents of a baby girl, Susan Elizabeth. The mother
was formerly Jane Simmons ’42.
Cheering for Milne at the last game of the season
were Alice Cohen ’49, Boh Mull ’51, Mario De Sousa
’51, and Ray Guertin ’51.
Lee Arnowitz ’45 is with the Eighth Infantry in
Company H, 112 Regiment stationed in Germany.
Recently visiting Milne were Rosara Katzen ’48,
who is a psychology major at Russell Sage and Marion
Siesel ’51, who visited the Crimson and White room.
Some CSPA delegates met Jan Rabineau ’48, Ann
Coniglio and A1 Schramm both ’50 under the clock
at the Biltmore while in New York.
—Anne ’n Jane.
MARCH 31, 1952
CRIMSON AND WHITE
B.C.H.S. Downs Raiders In Page Hall
Milne’s final game of the 1951-52
basketball campaign was a triple
header on Friday, February 29
against Bethlehem Central high
school.
J. V. Wins
Following the unsuccessful Frosh
game, the Milnites racked their only
win of the evening as the Crimson
J.V. grabbed a three point victory
from the Delmar preliminary quin­
tet. The Milnites were down 37-30
at the half, but managed a sensa­
tional comeback in the final half as
they rallied to win 70-67. Sopho­
more Creighton Cross was high for
the winners and the event with a
22 point total, while “Joe” Page
of Milne contributed his best per­
formance of the year and 17 points.
The Milne J.V. had a very fine
season as they won 11 games and
lost 7 for a .611 percentage.
Last but not least, was the excit­
ing varsity contest as the Raiders
inspired by the J.V. victory turned
in one of their best performances
of the season losing a real thriller
by one very important point.
Crimson Sets Pace
In the opening period the Crim­
son led all the way as Bunny
Walker paced the Milnites, tallying
six markers.
The Raiders were
ahead by a 15-12 score at the
buzzer.
The next quarter was a tough
one for the home team as ex-Milnite
Dave Muirhead led his Bethlehem
Central teammates with eight points
on midcourt set shots. The visitors
tied the game at 18 apiece, and con­
tinued to score consistently. They
were on the good end of a 32-29
half time score.
The third period was no better
for the Crimson as the Eagles took
the upper hand netting 17 points
while the Raiders racked only eight.
Dave Muirhead kept right on scor­
ing as he tallied another eight
markers. The score at the end of
the quarter was 49-39 granting the
Eagles a 10 point advantage.
Raiders Catch B.C.’s
Period number four was Milne’s
best as the Raiders rallied within
inches of victory. Bill Hayes, Milne
senior, playing his last game for
the Crimson, spurrd the Raiders
and fired eight markers. The first
two minutes of the period were un­
eventful as the Eagles raised their
margin by one point. Then the
home team caught fire as Hayes
scored five successive points, and
Bunny Walker hit on a short push
shot. The score was now 53-49 with
the Raiders trailing by four points.
Immediately “Bunny” and “Foop”
combined for a free throw and a
field basket respectively to chop the
margin down to one slim point.
Then with the visitors leading
53-52 and with two minutes re­
maining Muirhead scored on a fast
break, followed by a pair of suc­
cessful Bethlehem foul shots setting
the Eagles at a much safer five
point advantage.
Thirty seconds
still remained unplayed as the
“Foop” tallied again and Art Melius
sank a long set shot. The score
now stood 57-56 as the buzzer
sounded ending the game.
Muirhead High
Dave Muirhead copped scoring
honors with 22 points followed by
Bill Hayes with 15 and Bunny
Walker with 14.
Raiders Bow to Cadets
The foul line proved to be Milne’s downfall as they played
host to the Albany Boys Academy on Friday, February 2 1 in
the Page Hall gym. Both teams played a fine game, however
the Raiders seemed to tire in the fourth quarter as they were
defeated by a 61-49 final score. The
statistics gave the Crimson a four
point advantage in the field goal
department as they netted 22, while
their opponents gathered only 20,
but the visitors led in the foul shot
total and the point total as they
scored 21 foul points to the Raiders’
five.
Raiders Lead
The Raiders, after losing decisive­
ly to the Cadets in their first meet­
ing, surprised the visitors as they
darted to a 12-10 lead in the middle
of the first period. The Cadets re­
taliated almost immediately as they
hooped five straight points to lead
15-12 as the buzzer sounded, ending
the first quarter. Period number
two got off to a good start from a
Milne viewpoint as Frank “Foop”
Parker netted an early field goal
drawing a foul and following it in
to give the Raiders the edge again
as they led 17-16. Unfortunately,
the advantage was not permanent
as Cadets Stone and Mayo scored,
immediately grabbing a one point
advantage for the visitors and hold­
ing it throughout the period as they
were on the slightly better end of
a 28-27 score at the half.
Cadets Take Lead
After the half time intermission,
the teams returned to the gym for
period number three which had
loeen the deciding factor in the first
Academy-Milne meeting on January
11. The process was reversed, how­
ever, as both teams continued the
fast pace in the third quarter, scor­
ing 12 points apiece and retaining
the one point margin as property
of the cadets. Up to this time the
battle had been a real see-saw
thriller as the lead changed hands
11 times.
Cadets Use Reserves
The game was still undecided with
the fourth and final quarter still
remaining.
However the Cadets
were at an advantage because of
their larger reserve power, and
therefore continued the fast pace,
scoring 21 points in the last period,
while the tiring Raiders netted only
10 markers. The final score of the
ball game was 61-49 granting the
visiting Cadets victory, but not
without a good fight!
Clarke High for Raiders
Dave Clarke of Milne copped the
scoring honors of the evening as he
racked 14 points in his first ap­
pearance since spraining his ankle
in the game against Rensselaer.
Bunny Walker of Milne, cadet Ray
Mayo, and cadet Charlie Stone
were close behind Dave with 12
points apiece.
J.V. Wins
The Milne J.V. after trailing 15-10
at the half, caught fire in the last
two periods notching victory num­
ber 10 by a 37-29 final score.
Creighton Cross was the high scorer
for Milne and the game with a 13
point total.
FB FP TP
Academy
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Caird .............. .............. 4
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Mann .............. .............. 2
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Mayo .............. .............. 4
9
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DeVelder ....... .............. 2
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Rosenblatt .. . . .............. 0
12
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Stone .............. .............. 5
4
8
Froman .......... .............. 2
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Verstandig . . . .............. 1
21
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Milne
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Walker ........... .............. 6
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F. Parker . ... .............. 5
49
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Totals .......... .............. 22
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THE
EAA.lsCORNER
By “LEETE”
Some silly bird told me the other
day that spring was rounding the
bend. Then I turned on the radio
and heard Johnny Weatherby mak­
ing very frigid remarks that chilled
my optimism and made me wonder
about that bird’s intelligence. We
hope, however, that spring will
soon dig itself out and blow its
warm breath across our playing
field. You see, we are all set for
that new thumb-numbing sport
called softball. Right now the field
looks more inviting to water polo
or mud soccer, but a few April
breezes ought to work miracles with
the soggy puddles. Then, if you
ook closely, you will see us scurry­
ing for the softball, bat and glove.
Of coui’se you must belong to the
fiy-ball club, and to become a mem­
ber you must catch a fly ball. It
is really a mark of distinction to
be among the top 10 to catch one.
A great game, weather or no!
‘Macie” Makes Debut
We acquired a new member on
our cheerleading bench at our last
game. Yes, you’ve probably guessed
who it is. It is “Macie”—our new
mascot. The story of “Macie” is an
interesting one. She came to us in
1949 at the second Mother and
Daughter banquet. We called her
“Macie” after Nancy “Mac” McMann
’49, who had become ill during the
year. We carried her to our games
but something seemed to be miss­
ing. The senior girls spotted it. She
didn’t have any nice clothes. The
senior girls, headed by Lois Laventall, knit her a white cheerleading
sweater with a big red “M” on it.
Then Chris Brehm made her a little
red skirt. She made her debut at
our last game and what a sensation
she created among the boys and,
yes, the girls, too. So, in the com­
ing years, I think you will see a
lot of our mascot, “Macie.”
New Sports Scheduled
Girls, when you get back to the
ol’ grind after an exhilarating
Easter vacation, there will be a lot
of interesting sports lined up for
you. Step right up and get your
number. There is fun for all. Dur­
ing the gym classes the junior high
will have social dancing while the
senior high will do square dancing.
Golf will also be offered to the
senior girls exclusively. We hope
we will produce several pro’s. At
least the seniors ought to enjoy a
game with so much swing to it.
Banquet Plans Begin
Plans are moving into high gear
for the sixth Mother and Daughter
banquet, to be held on May 22, in
the First Dutch Reform church of
Albany. This banquet is always
THE EVENT of the year. Elections
for the coming year’s officers will
be held in the first part of May.
The results, of course, are not told
until the banquet night. The enter­
tainment, as usual, is also kept a
deep secret. The suspense is terrific.
As this is my last issue, I would
like to thank you for bearing with
me all these months. It has been
fun. My best of luck to my suc­
cessor and to all of you in the
coming years.
On behalf of the M. G. A. A.
Council, I would like to extend
our sympathy to Miss Florence
Potter over the loss of her sister.
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CRIMSON AND WHITE
Vernal Equinox
Causes Writer
Great Agony
F.H.A. Lays Plans
For Fashion Show
By DORIS PERLMAN
According to the calendar, the
Vernal Equinox has come and gone.
It may be snowy and cold, as is
common around here, or it may be
only mildly drizzly and damp, but
any way you look at it, le printemps
—spring to the Latin and Spanish
students—is upon us.
To the seniors, spring means that
graduation is not far off, and soon
they will leave their alma mater
for good. Of course, that’s one of
the sad aspects of the season.
The F.H.A. has just completed two
luncheon parties at which all mem­
bers attended. At these luncheons
they discussed their plans for the
future. The meals were both cooked
and served by the Home Economics
girls.
The F.H.A. is also planning a
membership campaign to encourage
the freshmen girls to join, so they
will be ready to take over the jobs
as leaders in the organization.
The mothers of all the F.H.A.
girls will be invited to this, where
they will view a fashion show. The
girls will model clothes that they
made themselves.
The next thing on the program
for F.H.A. is the election of officers.
This will take place sometime in
the near future. The new president,
and other candidates which the
organization will choose, will travel
to Glens Falls for the area meeting,
and then to Morrisville for the state
meeting.
Sports On Agenda
On the other hand, spring also
means that the girls’ gym classes
have put away the trampoline and
will soon start to limber up the ol’
throwing arms. As quickly a§ the
weather ifnproves, baseball and
softball will be the order of the day.
We have a slight prejudice against
playing the game, because we were
slightly injured and permanently
scarred from rounding second too
quickly last year. We hope that
we have pleased the ardent fans by
mentioning the Great American
Pastime, but we’re neutral on the
subject of teams. (If we mentioned
Dick Edwards, president of the
that we’re for the Sheboygan
Indians, a lot of people might council, reports that plans for the
Junior High formal are progressing
wonder. So do we.
nicely. The dance will be held in
either Brubacher Hall or Page Hall
Great Outdoors
We’ll soon find the Art Room gym. The council is planning for
empty, as Milne artists take to the it to take place in the latter part
hills, or, rather, to the wilds of of May. The theme for the formal
Ann Strobel,
Washington Park, in order to sketch will be rainbows.
the lake house and other fabulous secretary of the council, added that
phenomena. The Math department the council has not, at the present,
will get out the red-and-white engaged a band.
The council treasurer, Danny
poles, transits, and protractors, go
out on campus, and start measuring Wolk, reported that the council in­
things—preferably flag poles. Wash­ tends to spend the rest of their al­
ington Park will lure them, also, as lowance on the formal. Most of
they attempt to find out the dis­ this money will be used to hire a
tance across the lake. We thought band.
it truly fascinating when we studied
it, although our marks were no in­
dication of this fact.
Tuesday, March 11, members of
Science 10 classes will journey to the mechanical drawing class of the
the Six Mile Waterworks, if they Milne school took a field trip to
have not done so already, to obtain Sharlet’s Furniture store and Maybugs and protozoa to gaze at under fair Furniture store. Mr. Cowley,
the microscopes. Nasty little mon­ head of the Art department, accom­
sters ,aren’t they? (Of course we panied the group. They went for
mean the bugs.)
the purpose of studying home plan­
ning and architectural drawing.
Clothes Problems
They saw how a manufacturer
To most of the girls, spring means produces custom-made furniture.
new clothes.
This year, fashion The pupils also observed the struc­
decrees tiny waists accentuated by ture and design of various pieces
very full skirts. The silhouette is of manufactured furniture.
really lovely, and all you’ have to
Those attending the field trip
do to acquire it is to starve your­ were: Wes Moody, Ronny Thomas,
self and get grandma’s old whale­ William Brady, Bob Norris, Sheldon
bone corset out of the attic. Then Schneider, Peter Dunning, Dick
you’ll at least be fashionable, even McChesney, Bob Dorin and Carl
if you can’t breathe.
Becker.
Columnist Repents
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It has suddenly occurred to us
that we are being far too cynical Saturday, April 5
C&W-B&I Dance 8:30-12:00, Page
about spring which is, after all, a
Hall gym.
wonderful time of year. We have
forgotten to mention that spring is Wednesday, April 9
also the time when the Crimson
Milne closes for Easter recess.
and White changes hands. We hope Monday, April 21
that our successor will have as much
Milne opens.
fun writing the feature story as we
Saturday,
May 3
have. We want to thank you for
Q.T.S.A. Dance.
your helpful comments and sug­
gestions.
You’ve been wonderful Friday, May 9
Report cards distributed.
readers.
,
Rainbows Set Theme
At Council Hop
Class Tours Stores
MARCH 31, 1952
VOX POPULI
Dear Chris,
The class of 1949 gave to the
school a bronze plaque as their
senior gift. Every day I go into
the main office and this plaque is
leaning against the wall.
I was under the impression that
this plaque was to be put up to
identify our school. It’s been three
years since this gift was given. Why
isn’t it up?
I am sure the students would be
proud to see this beautiful plaque
in front of school. Is there anything
we can do as students to help?
Sincerely,
(Name submitted)
By CLAIRE n FAYE
Club Ends Project
Miss Wasley stated that the
French club has just finished their
project of making a French civiliz­
ation game similar to the American
version of Bingo. This game will
be played in French club every
Monday from 2:20 until 2:45. Every­
one is welcome to attend.
Miss Wasley said she is planning,
that in the future, every member
of the French club will have the
opportunity to tape record Fi’ench
songs and dialogues.
Senior Student Council
Revises Constitution
The Senior Student Council is re­
vising the constitution. Dee Parker,
president of the council, Wesley
Moody, Robert Page, and Mike
Myers are on the committee.
The assembly committee must
pass prospective assembly programs.
This committee is made up of two
students from the senior high and
two students from the junior high.
The council is also discussing
whether or not to have dancing
after the basketball games next
year.
We of the Crimson and White,
on behalf of the Milne school,
extend our kindest sympathies
to Miss Florence Potter on the
death of her sister.
Societies Plan Dance
The societies are planning the
Q.T.S.A. dance which is May 3.
The dance which is formal, will be
held at the Ingle Room from 8:30
p.m. to 12:00 m. The dance is to
raise money for the Q.T.S.A. scho­
larship that is presented to a senior
in June.
Quin and Sigma are also plan­
ning the officers installation banquet
that will take place in the near
future. The banquet will announce
the new officers of the societies.
Lab Makes Lotion
Senior girls of the chemistry
class have made hand-lotion as
their latest project under the direc­
tion of Mr. Francis Harwood,
Science supervisor.
Next year, the Science depart­
ment expects to purchase a homo­
genize!' with which they will be
able to make toothpaste, shoe polish,
hand-lotion, and other similar
products.
Miss Murray received a bottle of
the hand-lotion as a gift from the
girls.
BEVERLY McDOWELL
Remember Ellie-May in the senior
play? Beverly McDowell played the
part. She is the last girl that this
year’s staff is going to spotlight.
Bev. was born in Memorial hospi­
tal on April 5, 1934. She has lived
in Albany since then.
After attending P.S. 22 and Philip
Livingston junior high school,
Beverly came to Milne, in her
sophomore year and became secre­
tary of her homeroom.
In her junior year, Bev was
homeroom representative to the
senior student council and a gradu­
ation usher.
The senior year has held many
fond memories for Bev, for she is
mistress of ceremonies of Quin and
president of the Future Home­
makers of America.
Bev says she is planning to work
in the Telephone company.
Bev uses her five feet seven inches
for swimming and other sports. She
also likes jazz. And one of her
main interests is Siena.
“Milne is a swell school. The
kids are wonderful. The only thing
I don’t like about school is the
thought of leaving,” commented Bev.
ELLIOT LIVINGSTON
• In our final issue, we are spot­
lighting the “Class Clown” of this
year’s seniors.
Elliot entered Milne in his sopho­
more year, which naturally put him
at the disadvantage of missing three
glorious years with our class. It
certainly didn’t take much time for
him to become known as a definite
individual. His wit(?) and friendly
personality soon made him an im­
portant figure in the class of ’52.
“Ellietta,” as he became known
to the members of the senior play
cast, was one of the Family Tree.
His add-libs and rearranging of the
script made the- play rehearsals
something to be long remembered.
Besides the play, “Ellietta” is man­
ager of all spoi’ts, and belongs to
B&I, C&W, Theseum, rifle club,
golf team, and the French club.
Our young comedian has a loath­
ing for spinach, and an unexplain­
able attraction for girls in general,
and Dagmar in particular, also a
favorite saying of “Look out
stranger, I’m a Texas Ranger.”