Glen Cove High School - Profile Yearbook (Glen Cove, NY)

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THE RED AND GREEN Nobis Solum”, not for ourselves alone, be changed to every man for himself, so that he could fittingly enjoy the spread. Everyone consented and proceeded to observe the suggestion. “When Mr. Ray Freedman was called upon by the toastmaster, he though his former classmates would be interested in his work and he proceeded to outline his intended trip to the North Pole. He will add to his research work in chemistry by making a chemical analogy of the ice in this polar region. He will be accompanied by the former Miss Helene Dome who gave up her career as an actress to become Mrs. Ray Freedman.” Then I remembered that Ray was sore when Helene wasn’t voted the most beautiful girl in the class. He said she could win a beauty contest with any world beauties. Then 1 had to turn the page of the paper. The next column began: “Mrs. Sidney Kessler, who graduated in 1926 as the briliant Miss Lydia Stringham, made household arts the subject of her speech. She also presented each of her sister graduates with her new edition of novelty recipes. Then, Mr. Kessler addressed his classmates. In the course of his talk, he said that an optician’s life was an easy one and therefore, he enjoyed it. He also commended his wife’s recipes as the best and in closing, he asked the men if they didn’t think the women were getting too much power and would soon, if they hadn’t already, overurn the men. “Mr. Edward Maliesky emerged from his training as pitcher for the Yanks for the purpose of attending this celebration. Mr. Maliesky surprised the audience by revealing his secret marriage to the former Miss Kathleen Mordecai, who is better known as Kay Murray, Broadway dancer. “Miss Marie Grennan also represented Broadway. Sbe is now starring in a musical comedy. Filmdom was represented by Lena Kaufman and Ida Mandelup. Both of these screen stars gave inside light on the filming of pictures.” Then 1 stopped. I was shocked to think of Marie being on Broadway and delighted to think that Lena’s posing had gained her fame. I also remembered that Ida liked love making and was not camera shy. But this being no time for contemplation, 1 had to continue. “Mr. Thomas Bellingham, California oil magnate and his wife, the former Miss Emma Washburne, were present. Mr. Bellingham announced that his trip East was for a twofold purpose—to attend this reunion and to donate $50,000 for a new Glen Cove Public Library. “Miss Janet Anthony, private secretary to Miss May Hogg, president of the First National Bank, spoke on improved methods of business and advocated a new system of shorthand for the other stenographers. These included Miss Eleanor Kirby, secretary for the Governor, and Miss Helen Olsen, who is Mr. Gribbin’s private secreary. “Mr. Sumner Bernstein gave each of his classmates a pass to his musical revue, The Frivolity of 1946.’' Mrs. Bernstein, the former Miss Virginia McCarthy, shares her husband’s success in this revue as she has written the music for it. “Mr. Kenneth Trousdcll, minister of the “Little Church Around the Corner” in New York, addressed his friends in his same bashful manner. Mr. Trousdell has tied the knot for many of his friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Dioguardi and Mr. and Mrs. Maliesky, but has not yet summoned the courage to pop the question himself. “The former Miss Mary Sekwood. who married a Russian prince, told of her travels in Europe, while Miss Margaret Kirby related some of her interesting exeperiences as a welfare worker in Glen Cove. Miss Lucinda Johnson and Doris Fling who own and operate the Children’s Day Nursery on Cottage Row said that they would be glad to care for their classmates’ children if the mothers wanted to shop or go to town. “Miss Muriel Cohen, Glen Cove’s foremost business woman and real estate dealer made “The Change in Value of Glen Cove During the Last Twenty Years”, the subject of her speech. “Then the toastmaster called on those who [25 j

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THE RED AND GREEN Billy Allchin’s job as assistant to Miss Kuck. We give to Mabel Bjorkgren, Ida Mande-lup’s beguiling and winning ways with the teachers. The talent and classical features of Dorothy Marengo we do bestow on one Dorothy Lange. And to Sylene Bernstein, we leave the childlike appearance of ‘Jo” Coddington. Margaret Kirby's mischievousness, we bequeath to Mae Allchin, while to Sylvia Rose, we leave Helen Hohenrath’s pull with Miss Richards. To Ophelia Dayton, we do hereby donate the coy and kittenish ways of Mary Brett. Sumner Bernstein’s permanent wave, we leave to Marshall Eastment, to aid him in his love affairs. Esther Mould’s book kit, we do give to Ef-fie dickerson. “It does give one a studious appearance. Emma Washburne’s crutches are free to all the football heroes who care to make use of them. “Jit” Kessler’s drag with Mr. Grihhin, we do bequeath unto Abraham Buxenbaum. Marporie Head is to receive the honors held by Alice Marengo. In the future, all decorating, etc., will be hers. Signed and declared by the Class of 1926 on the twenty-first day of June in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and twenty-six, to be their last W ill and Testament and sealed in the presence of us who have at their request signed our names as witnesses thereto. (Signed) Robert Coles Irving Mayers George Daly. —Kenneth TrousdeU. Class Prophecy One evening about two weeks ago, I was sitting before the fireside wondering how I could make up the Class Prophecy. Beside me lay the Glen Cove Echo which I had been reading. After many attempts at beginning the prophecy, I gave up and resumed my reading. In a short time, the paper became blurry and the printing changed. The date on the paper became June 30, 1946, and the write-ups were odd. I eagerly scanned the front page and letters in large heavy type caught my eye. “The Twentieth Annual Reunion of the Class of '26 of G. C. H. S. held Monday.” This was the heading. I read on: “The graduates of the Class of 1926 of G. C. H. S. held their twentieth annual reunion, last Monday evening, June 27, 1946 in the main dining room of the Astor Hotel on School Street. A w’onderful dinner was served in the first part of the evening. The room was artistically decorated with black and red, the class colors. Large numbers— 1926—hung from the chandeliers and black bowls with red roses adorned the room. The table was also uniquely decorated. All this was the work of Miss Alice Marengo. Miss Marengo is famed for her art and recently won first prize in an art exhibition in New' York. Her painting in oil was a scene of the country in winter.’’ I became engrossed in my reading and forgot where I was. This was interesting. This report would contain an account of all my classmates. I continued: “Mr. Joseph Dioguardi, Jr., son of the former class president, acted as toastmaster. Joseph, Jr. was young for this position, but he has inherited all the ability of leadership from his father. Mr. Joseph Dioguardi, Sr. is noted as a competent lawyer. He and his wife, w'ho will be remembered as the demure M iss Agnes Coughlan, are spending the summer months, touring Europe. They regretted very much that they could not be present on this occasion. “Mr. Gribbin, one of the cleverest lawyers in the country, and Miss Richards, former class teacher, were the guests of honor. Mr. Gribbin commented on the success of all, and wished his former pupils much luck in the future. The speakers of the evening included many other prominent men and women. “When al had been seated for dinner, Mr. Kessler proposed that the class motto, “Non f24]

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THE RED AND GREEN had reached the height of teaching. Misses Helen Dickenson and Anita Levin told of their interesting work as Kindergarten teachers. Miss Esther Mould, Latin teacher at Girls’ High, Brooklyn, also spoke a few words to her fellow classmates. “When dinner was over, the former Miss Mary Brett, who has succeeded in capturing Mr. Billy Allchin with her smile, proposed that the hall he cleared for dancing. Then her husband offered the services of his famous “Allchin’s Music Makers.” “During the evening many mesagses expressing regrets that their senders were unable to attend this unique celebration, were received. Among these was a radiogr: m from Mr. Leroy Dayton. Mr. Dayton radiographed from Athens where he is searching ancient ruins for evidence and material for his new book entitled, “Architecture Through the Ages.” He is accompanied by his wife, who before her marriage, was Miss Helen Hohenrath. Mrs. Dayton is a great aid to her husband in this research work, because, having been a stenographer, she takes down his notes in shorthand. “Miss Dorothy Marengo also sent a message that she could not be present on this occasion. Miss Marengo is now in London where she is giving a series of musical re citals. “Word was received from Miss Astrid Bjorkgren,who is still in Europe. Miss Bjork-gren recently swam across the English Channel. She was the first of her sex to accomplish this feat. ’ “Additional reviews of this reunion may be found in the “World.” Miss Julia Wolpeil who was present at the celebration is editor of the “World.” “Miss Josephine Coddington” .... The writing became blurred. The letters changed. The paper again became a current issue of June 1926, and I had still my prophecy to compose. Senior Awards Most Popular Class Bluffer Best Sport Jolliest Most Musical Most Original Most Dignified Most Athletic Most Loquacious Most Scholarly Most Likely to succeed Done Most for the class Quietest Hardest to Rattle Best Looking Teacher’s Pet Wittiest Neatest Laziest Class Kicker Joseph Dioguardi Ray Freedman Edward Maliesky Sidney Kessler Albert Allchin Ray Freedman Kenneth Trousdell Edward Maliesky Ray Freedman Kenneth Trousdell Joseph Dioguardi Joseph Dioguardi Kenneth Trousdell Ray Freedman Albert Allchin Joseph Dioguardi Ray Freedman Sumner Bernstein Sydney Kessler Sydney Kessler Agnes Coughlan Kathleen Mordecai Josephine Coddington Mary Brett Dorothy Marengo May Hogg May Hogg Agnes Coughlan Lucinda Johnson Lydia Stringham Lydia Stringham Alice Marengo Helen Olsen Mary Sekwood Mary Brett May Hogg Josephine Coddington Alice Marengo Doris Fling Mary Brett [26 j