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

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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

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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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BIGGEST FLIRT: FAYE EDWARDS. A mischievous smile, twinkling eyes and snappy comebacks insure Faye an escort at all times. BIGGEST HEARTBREAKER: MARK McDON- NELL. Tall, dark and handsome, plus the deep persuasive voice of a strolling minstrel—there you have Mark, destroyer of feminine peace of mind. BEST GIRL DANCER: LUBA VICTORCHUCK. Popular on the dance floor and fascinating in her own choreography, Luba's the essence of rhythm and grace. BEST DANCER: DOUG DALLON. Gay, friendly Doug is a sure hit with his flair for dancing. Though adept at all steps, Doug's specialty is the I.indy. DID THE MOST FOR THE SCHOOL: DOUG HOBBS and JOHN ROZENDAAL. We boast not one, but two, most likely to succeed! Doug’s, as well as Johnny’s, activities speak for themselves. We tip our hat to these boys who did so much for us during their brilliant career in GNHS. BEST PHYSIQUE: BILL POWELL. Broad of shoulder, narrow of waist—that's our Bill. The same- brawn that made him an outstanding football star brought him acclaim in our poll. CLASS WIT: ALLEN KREBS. Al has long been a source of humor to his fellow students, with his many amusing stories colored with typical Krebbian phrases. BESF DRESSED GIRL: ARLENE LYONS. What female wouldn't dream of a wardrobe comparable to Arlene's? Arlene lends charm and grace to the exquisite clothes she possesses. Biggest Heartbreaker Mark McDonnell and Biggest Flirt Faye Edwards Best Dancers Doug Dallon and Luba Victorchuk Did the most for the school John Rozendaal and Doug Hobbs. Best Physique Bill Powell Class Wit Allen Krebs Best Dressed Girl Arlene Lyons