New Faces Among the Faculty of BCHS
Bainbridge News & Republican, September 18, 1941
Mr. Petrizzi: Ralph Petrizzi has come to B.C.H.S. [Bainbridge Central High School, Chenango Co., NY] as instructor in Spanish, French and English I. He is a graduate of Middlebury College and has been doing graduate work there for two Summers. Mr. Petrizzi came to the United States from Italy in 1920. This Latin background is especially valuable to him as a student and teacher of French and Spanish. Aside from his linguistic ability, Mr. Petrizzi is also the fortunate possessor of a superior tenor voice, and, it is rumored, has consented to "help out" the struggling tenors of the school glee club. He is also a "gym" enthusiast and has already gained trophies on the golf course. Press Club wishes to welcome Mr. Petrizzi to Bainbridge and we hope that he will long be a familiar figure in out halls.
Mr. Argiro: Surely there should be a renaissance of art in B.C.H.S. with Mr. Argiro as our new department head. His personality and the work that he has done will be the inspiration; if our fingers and eyes can follow, we shall accomplish much. It was a bit difficult to interview Mr. Argiro for our attention had to be divided between the artist and his superb work. In clay, in charcoal sketching, with oil paints, even by fingers swirling through wet paints, he has achieved results that from us called forth only wonder and praise. We should add that we coveted many of his objects, especially the tired bear and the Negro boy fashioned in clay. Mr. Argiro is a graduate of Syracuse University, having obtained his B.A. in Fine Arts. He has served as president of the Eastern Art Association, and secretary of Sigma Chi Alpha, a fraternity of students of art. He is also a member of Kappa Phi Kappa an education fraternity. White at Syracuse, Mr. Argiro exhibited some of his work in sculpturing at the Syracuse University of Fine Arts.
Miss Mason: Tuesday afternoon I had the pleasure of interviewing Miss Lucia Mason. She is the new member of our faculty who replaces Miss Haight as history teacher. Having lived in the shadow of the "Hill", it was natural that she should choose Syracuse University for her higher education. Her avocation is music. With the aid of the piano she delights in interpreting both the made rhythms of popular music and the symmetrical beauty of the classical. While at Syracuse she belonged to the City Women's Club, an organization for students living off the campus. She also served as co-chairman of the Syracuse China Committee, a missionary project. I enjoyed this interview because of the genial, happy manner that characterizes Miss Mason. I felt, here is someone I am going to like. From my diverse experiences, may I say, that means something in a teacher.
Michael Sawyer: Although Michael Sawyer, one of our new Junior High teachers, does not consider himself among the new teachers of B.C.H.S. (having been here three weeks last year as a practice teacher) we feel that he deserves a place with the interviews of our other teachers. Mr. Sawyer is a graduate of Syracuse University where he majored in social studies. While there, he became a member of Kappa Phi Kappa and Pi Gamma Mu. He participated in the Student symphony, in the band, and was the president of the Spanish Club. The special hobby of the young man of many accomplishments, however, is horseback riding. His hometown is Baldwinsville.
George Stangler: George Stangler is the new Junior High mathematics teacher of B.C.H.S. He must like the job because almost every night he goes up to the school and works--but he'll probably get over that. Mr. Stangler has the distinction of being the tallest man on the faculty and when we also notice his broad shoulders we can readily believe his record in college athletics. He was graduated from the New York State College for Teachers where he joined Kappa Beta, a local fraternity. He was elected a consul in this fraternity and had quite a lot of responsibility. Like Einstein, he combines music with mathematics. His skill with the violin will be soon known to us for he is scheduled to play at our next P.T.A. meeting. There is a chance that later Mr. Stangler may give violin lessons to some who are interested. College teaching is his goal but it's in the future, and for a while he is content and happy to be in the high school field--especially at B.C.H.S.
New High School Students
Several new students appeared in the halls last week. We were pleased to learn that they will attend regularly. Helen and Betty Haase came from Vestal Central School. They are both taking commercial courses in high school. Helen is a senior with musical ability. In the orchestra at Vestal she played the violin and she plays the piano well. Among the flag-twirlers for the band was Helen. Betty twirls the baton. Betty Haase is a freshman this year. The sisters like Bainbridge very well, although it is so much smaller than their former school.
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