62's RAIDERS CHOSEN
By BOB HUFF
On November Ist, a group of
energetic boys were’ organized in
the big gym for the tryouts for
Milne’s two basketball teams, var-
sity and junior varsity. After three
days of practice the varsity squad
was chosen, The boys for the j.v.
squad are still fighting for positions.
In the following paragraphs are
written comments about each of the
varsity players, received from Coach
Robert Lewis during an interview.
Here is your varsity squad for 1961-
1962.
gressive and to drive more as well
as to be more aggressive on_ the
defense. If he learns to do these
things, he could be one of the top
players in the city.”
Brian Carey: Brian is up from the
j.v. squad this year. He is best noted
for his driving abilities, although his
better than average ball handling
abilities should help the team out
immensely.
“Sam” Huff: “Sam” is a good
hustler possessing a good set shot
and a fair jump shot
Mike Daggett: co-captain for this|/
year’s squad. This is Mike's third |)
year on varsity. He has an excel-
lent jump shot, good speed, and led
the team in scoring last year. We
are hoping that he will be one of
the leading scorers this year.
Jon McClelland: Jon is on varsity
for this second year this year. He
was elected co-captain of this year’s
“eam along with Mike Daggett. Last
year he was the leading rebounder,
Jon has a strong pair of hands and
a good drive.
Jon will again excel in scoring and
rebounding again this season.
Tom Bennett: As a junior, Tom
will start his second season on the | _
varsity. Tom is best noted for his
towering jump shot. The coach feels
that he can be as good as he wants
to be. “He needs to be more ag-
We are hoping that ||
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the top contenders for the vacant
guard position, held by Rice and
Jenkins on last year’s team. He is
also a product of the j.v. team.
Jim Hengerer: Up from j.v. too,
Jimmy is very fast and excels as a
defensive player. He possesses a
fine one hand push shot. He is also
one of the top contenders for the
guard position.
Coddy Nuckols: Another _con-
tender for the guard position, Coddy
is yet another product of the j.v.
He is one of| team, He has a fair jump shot, but
es
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(1. to r.) Carey, Hengerer, McClelland, Lang, Bennett,
ve, Miller, and Coach Lewis.
needs to work more on his ball
handling and his defense.
Jim Roemer: Up from the j.v.
Jim has a fair jump shot but needs
to work on his driving. Although
he is a little weak with his left hand,
he is working on it and will be
battling Carey for a forward posi-
tion.
Jim Lange: Originally slated for
this year’s j.v., Jim has improved so
much that he has made the squad.
He has a good jump shot, is an ag-
gressive rebounder, and should im-
prove with each game.
Bob Miller: Bob is an aggressive,
hard worker; he is the type of ball
player that could surprise everyone.
Curt Cosgrave: Curt possesses a
good jump shot and is a good ball
handler. The coach might try him
in either a guard or a forward posi-
tion. He is a tair rebounder which
raakes him a threat on the inside.
The whole team: Although we lost
very able ball players last year,
we are set in about three positions.
Our greatest loss was in the guard
position which is now up for grabs.
This position may determine the
future of the team, The team is,
on an average, smaller than last
year’s and league competition is ex-
pected to be greater. The outlook
for the season depends on the
hustle and general feelings of the
players toward the games.
CRIMSON AND WHITE
Vol. XXXV, No. 4
THE MILNE SCHOOL, ALBANY, N. Y.
November 15, 1961
Sigma Active
By BETH LARAWAY
The Sigma Rush was held in the
Little Theatre at 3:00 last Tuesday.
Themes were taken from Broadway
musicals, made hilariously funny,
and finally presented in a nightclub
atmosphere. Some of the presenta-
tions were “Fiorello,” “West Side
Story,” “Barney Google,” “Pajama
Game,” “South Pacific,” and
“Gypsy.” In case you have never
heard of “Gypsy,” it was written,
produced, and directed by one of
the many talented Sigma girls,
Virginia Coleman.
Judy Wilson was general chair-
man of the program. Sue Johnstone
wag in charge of refreshments; Gay
Simmons, of decorations; and Sandy
Longe, of invitations, Jana ,Hesser
and Jan Meurs headed the clean-up
committee.
When the girls have all pledged,
and the final decision has been
made, a banquet will be held to
install the girls as official members
of the Zeta Sigma Literary Society.
FHA Announces Sale
The Milne F.H.A. Club is planning
a bake sale. It is to be held on
Tuesday, November 14, in the Home
Economics room during lunch hour.
The proceeds will go to the
U.N.LG.EF, and other worthy or-
ganizations.
Six of the FHA. girls recently
attended a conference in Cobleskill.
The meeting was attended by all
area F.H.A. clubs and included a
business meeting, a dinner, and a
dance.
Science Show Successful
By AMOS MOSCRIP
The most important thing for a high school student today is to “find
a goal, a career, something that interests you, and
then prepare for it.”
To turn students’ minds towards this is one of the main reasons the
General Electric “Adventures in Science” Show goes on the road each
year, reaching almost all the high schools and junior highs in the U.S.
Show Was Smooth and Enjoyable
Under the direction of Mr, Robert
Lauterborn, head of the northeast-
ern travelling unit (there are four
throughout the country), the show
appeared at a Milne assembly on
Thursday, November 6. It proved
an engrossing 45 minutes, covering
a central theme with a “script spot-
ted with demonstrations.” A screen
that retained a shadow minutes
after it had been given, a motor
that broke paper with a velosity of
600 mp.h., a blank pistol whose
sound virations blew out a candle,
a light plastic foam that swelled to
150 times its size, these were some
of the demonstrations. They served
to point out the “message” that
three things are necessary for prog-
ress in any field: 1, Curiosity, 2.
Knowledge, 3. Purpose and objec-
tive. The show went smoothly and
not without humor (“I see you
people in the back are worried about
when this paper will come flying
off at 600 m.p.h. .. . you don’t have
to worry. The people in front do.”)
Show To Be Televised
Science” will probably continue to
create this interest in science and
careers as long as there is a GE.
And if you really liked the show
and would like to’ see it again, soon,
watch the T.V. listings for WRGB.
And so. the “Adventures
A tape will be on sometime
November.
Our Purpose: Motivate Students
The tour is actually an extension
of G.E.’s old House of Magic started
30 years ago by Bill Gleason. Main-
ly for adults, the show received so
many requests to play schools that
it went into them exclusively. The
purpose of the now updated experi-
ments is to “motivate students in a
unique and interesting way not only
to be motivated towards the
sciences, but to give thought to their
own careers.” To accomplish this
end, the show is revised each year,
taking one month to write and one
month to rehearse, and $15,000 worth
of equipment. Science teachers on
the whole, though they sometimes
tend to quibble about the exact ex-
planations for the experiments, are
enthusiastic about the methods used
and the interest generated in the
students, Mr, Lauterborn, an Eng-
lish major and public relations man
with no degree in science, says
while there is “unquestionably more
interest in science careers today,”
partly due to a better science cur-
riculum in the schools, science is
not trying to be shoved down any-
one’s throat. ‘There is merely more
of “an attempt to create more of an
in
in
Future Profs Induct
New Members
By CAROL RICOTTA and
SUSAN WEINSTOCK
Honoring American Education
Week the newly formed Prospective
Teachers Club, the Milne chapter of
the Future Teachers of America,
held its first induction ceremony
on November 8, Sixteen students
were inducted as members of the
organization, They were: Gerald
Gibson, Maureen Glasheen, Ken
Thomas, Carol Huff, Susan Weiner,
Jack Fairhurst, Jeff Sperry, Leslie
Brody, Carol Ricotta, Judith Len-
non, Betty Kelsey, Charles Eson,
Bill Barr, Susan Weinstock, Laurie
Hyman, and Sue Policoff.
G.LT.O. Tea
On November 8, as one of its first
functions this year, the club held a
tea in honor of American Education
Week (Nov. 5-11). It was given in
the Milne library between 3:00 and
3:45 for all Milne faculty and club
members. The name of the tea,
G.LT.O., stands for Glad It’s Three
O'clock. It’s purpose was to ac-
quaint teachers with the P.T.A.
club, and to talk about various ac-
tivities for the coming year. At-
tendance of college methods classes
and supervised teaching by club
members were two of the topics
discussed.
awareness” in science because of the
large role it plays in our lives and
deaths in current society.
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CRIMSON AND WHITE
NOVEMBER 15, 1961
An Organizational Example:
The Cross Country Team...
With the recent disorganization of several
Milne boys’ organizations, the two fraternities
and Hi-Y in particular, it is surprising that
interest has been shown in the new cross-
country team. Considering the examples of
these clubs, it is also surprising that the team
has done so well, its rookies winning out over
more experienced players in several meets;
obviously the results show much hard work.
Why then do some organizations, i.e., Hi-Y,
lose members, and become defunct while
others spring up? It is because the mentioned
organizations lost their leadership, and,
hence, the interesting programs, that hold
members. It is also obvious that an organiza-
tion must have a definite goal, or in other
cases, a set program of activities. With both
of these necessities it should be easy to get a
club or team off the ground. In the case of
the cross-country team, creative and indus-
trious leadership by Coach Robert Lewis led
to a hard-working team that can be proud
of its achievements. It sets a good example
for any other clubs that now or may, in the
future, exist. — C.C.B.
ine
RRY ROUND
By JUDITH MARGOLIS and SHERRY PRESS
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND saw, among other sights,
sixty little monsters on a hayride sponsored by the
youth group of St. Andrews Church. Of course, there
was a predominence of Milnites including Terry
Galpin, president of the group, Bob Reynolds, Sandra
Longe, Billy Dey, Tom Longe, Diane Caroll, Ann
Nelson, Al Riley, Randy Hatt, Bob Miller, Dave
Golden, Rick Sherman, Nancy Baker, Bruce Moran,
and Jeff Martin along with many others we couldn't
see for the flying hay.
SIGMA AND QUIN held their rushes recently so
that they and the pledges might get acquainted. Never
knew there were so many models and Broadway stars
in school—did you?
COUNT ON THE JUNIOR CLASS to help fill the
column! This time it. was Sue Scher who sponsored
the extravaganza—Zita Hafner, Carole Huff, Ann
Miller, Jill Kapner, Karen Thorsen, Peggy Roblin, and
Sandy Longe were slumbering(?) soundly.
ANOTHER P.J. PARTY was given by Ginny Cole-
man. These must really be the rage! Penny and Peggy
Roblin, Sue Scher, Gail Kelch, Sheila Goldberg, Zita
Hafner, Lonna Caroll, Barbara Richman, Carol Linsley,
Peggy Carney, and Elaine Tolokonsky were the ones
who lost out on sleep that night.
Senior Spotlight Focuses on C&W Editors
By CAROL RICOTTA and RUSTY LA GRANGE
The C&W is composed of many reporters and col-
umnists but the final work on each issue is done by
the editors. The Associate Editor, Ellen (Shelly)
Spritzer was born on May 16, 1944 in New York City.
x Since coming to Milne in
1957 from Public School 19
she has had varied activi-
ties including being a mem-
ber of Sigma, an active
membership in the Music
Appreciation Club, and
acting as a member of the
Senior Play Reading Com-
mittee. Shelly also does
very worthwhile work at
the Clinton Square Neigh-
borhood House. This is
somewhat of an introduc-
tion to what Shelly wants
to do after graduation. Her
desired vocation is to be a
teacher of socially malad-
justed children. She would
like to study at Vassar,
Rochester, or Buffalo University. (Upon attempting to
acquire more information I discovered that any time
before nine a.m, is definitely not the time to interview
Shelly. She claims that she can’t even think straight
at that hour.)
The News Editor of the C&W, Jane Larrabee, didn’t
reach Milne until her junior year. She came here
having attended junior high school in Marblehead,
Mass. and the first two years of the senior high in
_. Windsor, Conn. Jane is
an active member of the
Musis Appreciation Club
and Quin, and proudly
boasts that, outside of
school, she is an assistant
Brownie Scout leader. Her
varied hobbies include such
things as painting, writing,
ice skating, and all types
of music. Reporters, in-
efficiency, and homework
for the sake of homework
are some of her pet peeves.
Jane would like to study
at Smith, Middlebury, or
Albany State Teacher's
College. If any of you
listen to popular songs, you
know she is now referred
to as “Big Bad Jane.”
ELLEN SPRITZER
Associate Editor
7
JANE LARRABEE
News Editor
There is one senior girl who spends her leisure time,
besides sewing and cooking, in thinking up effective
excuses why the C&W typing is never done on time.
It could be that she’s Judy Wilson, typing editor. She
has lived in such places as
New York City, McKown-
ville, and Troy. Since
entering Milne she has
been active in FHA, Tri-
Hi-Y, Red Cross, and
Sigma. Judy likes red but
says that she doesn’t look
well in the color, so she
has bought all red pa-
jamas. She also likes ice
cream, choir rehearsal, and
one orange shirt she has
had for twelve years. When
asked what she’s do with
a possible extra hour, she
says she’d put it in the
morning so that she could
sleep later. Judy’s pet
peeve is the lack of friend-
ly unity between the members of the senior class.
Next year she would like to attend Hudson Valley
Community College and major in mental hygiene.
If one asks Bob Henrickson for an interview he
usually receives an answer of “Posh!” In case some
of our readers are unfamiliar with Bob, he is the
suspcious looking character who is constantly appear-
ing in unusual places and snapping photos. He fol-
lowed the age-old pattern of coming to Milne in 1956
from Schoo] 16. This year
his busy schedule includes §f
being the photographer for
the C&W, photography
editor for the B &I and an
active member of the
Music Appreciation Club.
No doubt one of his hob-
bies is photography which
takes its place amongst
others including jazz, read-
ing, girls, and those fabu-
lous Sherlock Homes stor-
ies. Next year Bob hopes
to pursue the career of
lawyer or professional pho-
tographer at either the
University of Mississippi
or the University of
Rochester.
—
JUDY WILSON
Typing Editor
BOB HENRICKSON
Photographer
C-C Team
Wins Again
The Milne Cross-Country team
crushed Cardinal McCloskey in a
practice heat by a 15-53 score. Bob
Miller, the winner, smashed the
existing school record by running
the Washington Park course in 12:55.
Dan Dugan and Dick Blabey both
broke the old thirteen minute mark
with their times of 12:56 and 12:57
respectively.
Milne placed fourth in the Class C
sectionals at Central Park. Dick
Blabey came in first for Milne fol-
lowed by Dan Dugan, Bob Miller,
Keith Sanderson, Deane Rundell,
Bud Marshall and Tom Kingston,
Steve Hutchins was first for Milne
in the J.V. meet.
Milne Fourth in C.D.C.C.C.
Milne took fourth place honors
with 122 points in the Capital Dis-
trict Cross - Country Championship
held October 27 in Washington
Park. Eight area schools partici-
pated including Colonie Central, the
winner with a low 31 pts. VI. (33
pts.), Albany High (82 pts.), Colum-
bia (139 pts.), C.B.A. (144 pts.), Van
Rensselaer (194 pts.), and Maple
Hill (237 pts.).
The first five Milne runners, Dick
Blabey, Dan Dugan, Tom Kingston,
Bob Miller, and Keith Sanderson
finished 21, 22, 23, 25, and 31 re-
spectfully. ‘Also running for Milne
were Deane Rundell and Frank
Marshall. Blabey’s time for the 214
mile course was 12 min. 27 sec. Dan
Dugan and Tom Kingston followed
in quick succession with times of
12 min. 28 sec. and 12 min. 29 sec.
Pep Rally in View
Enthusiastically practising for the
pep rally on November 14, are the
Varsity cheerleaders. Hair ribbons
are the new additions to the red and
white uniforms, Also taking part
in the rally are the j.v. cheerleaders
and songleaders, The pep rally will
be held during sixth period on the
ith.
CRIMSON AND Wire
Vol. XXXV_ Nov. 15, 1961
Published every two
weeks by the Crimson
and White Board, The
Milne School, Albany,
New York, Address
exchanges to the Ex-
change Editor and other
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MEMBER
Columbia Scholastic Press Ass'n.
The Editorial Staff
No, 4
Editor-in-Chief Clinton Bourdon, ‘62
Assoc. Editor Ellen Spritzer, ‘62
News Editor Jane Lorrabee, ‘62
Feature Editor _Gay Simmons, ‘63
Sports Editor “Robert Huff, ‘62
Typing Editor Judy Wilson, ‘62
Treasurer Poul Freedman, ‘62
Photographer Bob Henrickson, ‘62
Faculty Adviser _.Mr. David Martin
The Staff
Harriet Grover, Lynn Wise, John
Bildersee, Sue Garman, Bill Barr,
Sue Weinstock.
