Great Neck North High School - Arista Yearbook (Great Neck, NY)

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J Jotja man, the 226 members of the smallest class that GNHS will ever again graduate distinguished themselves by breaking traditions. In an atmos- phere of pagodas and Chinese lanterns, the first king and queen of a Senior Prom were crowned at Land of the Lotus” on June 2. The Senior Din- ner, held on a different evening, featured roast beef and the final distribution of Spirit of '51, the class publication. One sunny day among the frequent rehearsals of Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor” and This Soteri is My Country for graduation on June 22, the class left for their annual Senior Day at Jones Beach. After John Rozcndaal had packed away the gavel, Alva Matthews had completed her commit- tee work, Hope Michel had signed her final re- spectfully submitted” and Peter Buhler had closed the financial book for the last time, they realized that even though graduation would scatter the Class of ’51, the memories of their high school years would stay with them forever. Mr. Murray Singer, sponsor of Senior Class. SENIOR CI.ASS COUNCIL: First rou, I. to r.—). Rogers, P. Buhler, H Michel. A. Matthews. Second rou—R. Gaff- ney, J. Reagan, B. Uchitelle, B. Wilker. Third row—D. Strite, H. Veit, J. Rozendaal, E. Holland. 26

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Senior f lannerd What, already June? It seemed as if it were only yesterday that Mr. Singer was re-organizing the Seniors for their class elections. The Senior Party in February, with dancing, a pie-eating contest, relays, and food, brought fame to Homeroom 112A, which won the most relays and games. Homeroom competition was continued through the winter months by the tense volleyball games during homeroom periods, finally culminat- ing with Room 112 in possession of the blue ribbon. Mr. Lester Velie, Feature Editor of Collier’s, whose work prompted the creation of the Kefauver Crime Investigation Committee, held the Seniors spellbound at their Breakfast on April 20, when he spoke on The Modern Gangster and told many of his personal experiences with notorious underworld figures. Encouraged by Carpe's daring ideas when he finally attained the coveted position of upperclass- President of the Senior Class John Rozendaal. Treasurer Peter Buhler Vice-President Alva Matthews Secretary Hope Michel 25

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Most Popular Girl Alva Matthews Most Popular Boy Doug Hobbs Best Dressed Boy Bob Cox 27 :1'L a oSen ew HANDSOMEST BOY: MARK McDONNELL. Mark's roguish eyes and dark wavy hair, combined with an engag- ing smile, make this title self-evident. MOST POPULAR GIRL: ALVA MATTHEWS. Well best remember Alva, not for her variegated and successful career, but rather for her sincere friendliness, which we have never known to fail. MOST POPULAR BOY: DOUG HOBBS. 'Dynamic Doug, the bombshell of Great Neck High, describes this master of the arts perfectly. Proficient in all fields, Doug is respected by everyone. BEST DRESSED BOY: BOB COX. Bob has that Brooks Brothers look. Whether in school or not, he looks and acts the well turned-out gentleman. Handsomest Boy Mark McDonnell