Greenport High School - Beachcomber Yearbook (Greenport, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1948 volume:

Dedication Sailing into the long awaited harbor, we direct our gaze upon the horizons of the future. We cannot see the world ahead, but we are ready, filled with the hopes and dreams and, most of all, the knowledge and experience of the voy: age. Our ship’s log, in which we have recorded the memorable events of the past four years, we here dedicate to the board of education, principal, teachers and parents who have drawn our maps and charted our course. It is they who have guided and helped us on the trial cruise, and who send us now into the open sea of life, each of us captain of his own ship. Beachcomber Staff Co-editors Beth Harrer Anita Macomber Art Editors . . . Deborah Burt Barton Foster Photography Editor Muriel Tolman Typists Theresa Cervone Marie Hansen Literary Editors Joan Baltrush Joyce Goldin Marie Hansen Lena Kehl Priscilla Staples Kathryn McClellan Faculty Clarence H. Nye, Supervising Principal Kathleen M. Diller, Guidance, French Kathryn McClellan, English Douglas A. Tompkins, English Helen V. Fortune, English Regina M. Abersmith, Latin John M. Yates, Social Studies Roland G. Levy, Science Francis X. Simonin, Mathematics Sally C. Bosketti, Commercial Pearl M Schnoke, Commercial Fred J. Gibbs, Social Studies Henry W. Thorn, Science William J. Carruthers, Social Studies Vera A. Ketcham, Mathematics Bessie Merritt Cox, Grade 6 Helen G. MacFarlane, Grade 6 Mabel F. Tillinghast, Grade 5 Vera W. Verity, Grade 5 Mabel E. Sincerbeaux, Grade 4 Anne W. Kalbacker, Grade 4 Laura M. Morris, Grade 3 Gertrude Hawkes, Grade 3 Lillian V. Ging, Grade 2 Una L. Webb, Grade 2 E. Mabel Sawyer, Grade 1 Agnes L. Schaumburg, Grade 1 Winifred A. Gatling, Kindergarten Evelyn R. Orr, Library Rosemary Schamine, Music Avis F. Norton, Music Jane E. McColgan, Art Roma N. Mikus, Home Economics Emma B. Jensen, Home Economics Joseph E. Young, Industrial Arts Harry N. Renn, Physical Education Marion Van Winkle, Physical Education Winifred C. Brooks, School Nurse Althea S. Gardner, School Secretary I President Secretary ANITA MACOMBER Red” A look still sweeter and a more thoughtful air.” Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; Marshal 1, 4; Yearbook 3, 4; Senior Play publicity 4; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Intra-mural Basketball capt. 3, 4; Gym Ex- hibit 2, 3; Leaders’ Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 2; Latin Club 2; Class treasurer 1. JAMES DINIZIO Guinzo” The force of his own merit makes his way-’’ Class president 4; Class treasurer 2; Marshal 3, 4; Sen- ior Play 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; bootball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 4; Track 3, 4; Gym Exhibit 3; Intra-mural Basketball 2, 3. Treasurer MARIE HANSEN Re” Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maid- ens are.” Class vice-president 2; class treasurer, 4; Purple Quill 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Inter-class Play 4; Dramatics Club 2; Cheer- leading 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Dance Club 1. Vice-President DEBORAH BURT Deb” Skill to do comes in doing” Class vice-president 1,4; Sen- ior Play, 4; Inter-class Plays 2, 3; Marshal 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Ex- hibit 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Captain Basketball 4; Leaders Club 4. JOAN BALTRUSH Joan Marie” ' Laugh yourself into stitches” Yearbook Staff 4; Marshal 1, 3, 4; Softball 4. MADELINE BECKER Red” Her hair was like an amber wreath.” WILLIAM BOKEN Bill” Brevity is the soul of wit” CURTIS A. BREESE Sea Bkeese” Life without sport is not life” Lootball 4, Mgr. 1, 2, 3; Basketball, Mgr. I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, Mgr., 1, 2, 3, 4; Vol- leyball, 4; Track, Mgr. 1, 2, 3; Intra mural Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. IRENE CAPUTO Rene” Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason.” Purple Quill 4; Leader’s Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Inter- class Play 4; Gym, Exhibit 2; Dance Club 1; Sr. Varsity Basketball 4. THERESA CERVONE Tess” Most lovely and alone and promising. Marshal 1, 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Band I, 2; Cheerleading 2, 3. WILLIAM COULTtR Wild Willie” Seen but seldom heard” Yearbook 4; Lootball 4; In- tra-mural Basketball 4. RAMON DeJESUS Kjngfish” He has a bright and clever mind.” BARTON FOSTER Cruncho Artistic to his very finger tips. Yearbook 4. DOROTHY GAGEN Shorty” A little person rvith a little smile. CONCETTA GENTILE Tina” She is a maiden fair and dapper. Basketball 4; Leader’s Club 4, Dance Club 1, Inter-class Play 4; Sr. Varsity Basketball 4. SALLY GILLESPIE Sally” With the brightest of eyes and the brownest of hair.” Marshal 2, Senior Play 4; Inter-class 2, 3; Purple Quill 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer- leading 1,2, 3. ETORE GIOVANELLI Baby” 7 am never merry but when I hear sweet music- JOYCE GOLDIN Goo” ”Look on my works yc Mighty and despair! Purple Quill 1, 2, 3; Editor 4, Marshal 1, 2, 4; Yearbook 4; Inter-class Plays 2, 4; Senior Play 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Varsity Basketball 4; Dramatic Club 2; Gym Exhibit 2, 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 4; Girls’ Soft- ball 4. PAUL HALDEMAN Pablo” 7 am Sir Oracle Marshal 1, 2, 4; Yearbook 4; Inter-class Plays 2, 4; Senior Play 4; Baseball 2. DOROTHY HAMNER Dot” A heart that stirs is hard to bind. Purple Quill 1,2; Glee Club 1, 2; Gym Exhibit 2; Cheer- leading 1, 2, 3. VIRGINIA HANSEN Ginny” A merry heart goes all the day” Purple Quill 4; Yearbook 4; Inter-class Play 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3; Gym Exhibit 2, 3. BETH HARRER Beth” She was a scholar and a ripe and good one.” Drama Club 2, 3; Orchestra 1; Band 1; Music Club 2, 3; Sophomore Chorus 2; Leaders' Club 3; Basketball 1; Field Hockey 1, 2; Soccer I; Modern Dancing 2, 3; Newspaper 1, 3; Purple Quill 4; Literary Magazine 3; Oratorical Contest 4; Yearbook 4; Glee Club 2. WALTER HARRIS Whig” Very peppy, very gay, very cheerful all the day.” Purple Quill 1, 2, 3, 4; Mar- shal 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Inter-class plays 2, 3. BERNARD HEANEY Bernie” He who has strength for the task” Marshal 4; Yearbook 4; Sen- ior Play Adv. 4; Gym Exhibit 2; Dance Club 1; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Intra-mural Basketball 1, 3, 4; Track 3- ANDREW HIGBEE Mop” Too swift arrive as tardy as too slow.” Marshal 4, Senior Play 4, In- terclass Piays 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. CLARENCE JESTER C.J” The quiet mind is richer than a crown.” LENA KEHL Lee” Golden opinions from all sorts of people.” Yearbook 4; Inter-Class Play 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Var- sity Basketball 4; Leaders’ Club 4. JAMES LINDSAY Jim” I am monarch of all I sur- 99 vey. Class President 1, 2; Class Treasurer 3; Marshal 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2 Capt. 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 4; Gym Exhibit 2, 3, 4. BETTY MAZZO Bet” Her locks were like the rip- ened wheat. Marshal 3, 4; Purple Quill 4; Senior Play 4; Inter-class Play 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3. KENNETH MILLER Form” His is a life of jollity. Track 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, cap- tain 3, 4. JANET MONSELL Jan” A willing helper nerer lacks friends. Softball 4. RICHARD MONSELL Hootie” The ship was cheered, the harbor cleared . Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Inter-class Plays 3, 4; Drama- tics Club 2; Football 2, 4. NANNIE MORRIS ''Nancy” For the good are always merry Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 4; Gym Ex- hibit 4. EVELYN MULHALL Eve” Her eyes as stars of twilight fair Gym Exhibit 2; Yearbook 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES MULHALL Pud” Act well your part, and there all honor lies. Class President 3; Marshal 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Purple Quill 2; Inter-class Plays 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Dramatics Club 2; Football 4; Track 2, 3. ANN PRICE Red” She is a phantom of delight. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2; Purple Quill 4; Marshal 4; Gym Exhibit 2, 3; Inter-class Play 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. DONALD REEVES Saber” He bath a saily beauty in Ins life.” Football 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR ROWLAND Weed” 'A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the best of men.” Purple Quill 4, Inter-class Plays 3, 4; Track 2; Dramatics Club 2. THOMAS SANTACROCE Hawk” And be was tyrannous and strong.” Yearbook 4; Interclass Plays 2; Basketball 4; Bowling 4; Marshal 4. LILLIAN SATKOSKI Lillie” We can do more good by being good than in any other way. Band 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Li- brary Club 2; Marshal 4; Gym Exhibition 2; Interclass plays 4; Softball 4. FRANCES SCHAUMBURG Fran” Smiles that thrill from any distance. Purple Quill 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Interclass Plays 2, 3; Gym Exhibit 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 2; Soft- ball 4. THEODORE SCHROEDER Duke” He has always a wise and knowing air.” Gym Exhibit 4; Swimming Tean LEROY H. SMITH Pussy” Reading maketh a full man.’ Interclass Plays 4. PRISCILLA STAPLES Stape” Hitch your wagon to a star.” Vice-President 3; Gym Ex- hibition 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Interclass Plays 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Cheerlead- ing 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Marshal I, 2, 3, 4; Purple Quill 4; Library Clnb 2; Leaders’ Club Pres., 4. ROGER TABOR Tex” An amiable and courteous gentleman Marshal 4; Football 4; Bas- ketball 4; Intra-mural Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Intra-mural Foot- ball 1; Track 4; Baseball 4; Tennis 4. MURIEL TOLMAN Mfrt” How jar the little candle throws its beams.'' Marshal 4; Yearbook 4; Pur- ple Quill 4; Senior Play 4. MARJORIE WETMORE Marge” In thy dark eyes a power like light doth lie Marshal 4; Yearbook 4; Chcerlcading 3, 4; Gym Exhibit 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 4; Softball 4. JOYCE YOUNG Jerce” Say what you like and say what you will” Purple Quill 1, 2, 3, 4; Year- book 4; Senior Play 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3; Inter-school Play 3; Latin Club; Softball 4- ANDREW ZIPKAS Zip” He was straight and strong, and his eyes were brown ” Volley Ball 4. Class History Jn order to present a summary of the events of the voyage we have extracted the most important entries from the ship’s log and formulated a brief history. The first year passed with unbroken regularity under the advisors Mr. Nye and Miss Shaowitz. Being great in number but small in experience, we had the world ahead of us. Our second year was spent in the home rooms of Miss Slawski and Mr. Levy. We began to prove our worth when, with the production of Elmer,” we aroused the admiration and respect of the whole school. Our dreams were shattered when the seniors were favored by the judges’ decision, but we knew in our hearts that we had done our best, and that our best was quite good. Our confidence was bolstered for the plunge into the future. To begin a new year sans capital” would impede our progress; so a food sale became our first and fruitful enterprise. Next it was the Inter-class Plays, again under the direction of Mrs. Diller. Junior’s Mustache” proved a second theatrical triumph, this time appreciated by the judges to the extent of a victory over the other classes. In October the Junior-Senior Hallowe’en Party took its place among our triumphs, followed later by the Junior-Senior Ball. Our last acts as juniors were the selecting of class rings and the picnic at Founders’ Landing. The picnic was, of course, a big success and a delightful way to end the year. And now the final stage of the metamorphosis emerged, the adult. As seniors we worked under the guiding hand of Mr. Simonin, which gave us the necessary push through all our pecuniary ventures. With Miss McClellan we began, and successfully completed, the yearbook. The senior play under Mrs. Diller’s direction, was an immensely enjoyable and successful entertainment. When later, under the di- rection of Mr. Thorn, the Jeweled Hand” was presented, our efforts proved not quite so fruitful as in previous competitions. Although the sophomores took the honors, we moved on, undaunted, to bigger things. The greatest event of the voyage was, of course, the Washington trip. Escorted by the Parker tours, we spent four days in the capital, seeing all the nationally famous sights. Several weeks after our return the Junior-Senior Prom was held. The last occasion of our life at school is to be the junior-senior picnic. And then with joy, not a little tinged with the sadness of parting, we shall leave our ship for parts un- known. In this, our history, we now record the transition from the carefree past into a happy but respons- ible future. Class Will WE of the senior class, living in this insane atomic age and obviously the only rational portion of civili- zation remaining, being only slightly seasick, repress the urge to disinherit all who survive us, and do here and now, without lawyer or lawful witnesses, describe this, our last will and testament. With all due reverence and ceremony we do leave this our worthy ship (the rats are always first, you know). The sacred stairs we leave in the hands of one who has devoted his undying efforts to guard them thus far against assault. The four empty chairs (Diane and Loretta are still occupying the other two) and the juke box at the Varsity Shop, together with Gus’ generous contributions, we leave to true music lovers with an active desire to hear the latest dirt.” Saber leaves his heart to Meta, trusting her not to break it. Paul can’t bear to leave his beloved Frieda. To the Snead twins and Lillian Finno, we leave the joys of the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday seventh period study halls, knowing their ability to carry on the activities” of the seniors. Jimmy Lindsay leaves his athletic versatility to Johnny Brcesc, not that he needs it, but . . . The cast of our senior play leaves all the many good times back stage to the juniors. Lillian Satkoski leaves her marshal post to some future Kirsten Flagstadt. Lillian guarantees an ex- cellent lung development in one short year. Beth and Dan leave the endless ribbing they have endured every noon at the hands of the grade school, and Sir Walter leaves, our faith in chivalry restored. Betty leaves, at last, her chewing gum, protesting that after four years of hard usage it’s not really stale. Sally, Dot, Jean and Joan, the girls with the starry eyes, leave a scent of orange blossoms in the air. Priscilla leaves her talents, too numerous to name, to the junior class at large. ’Twill be enough for all. Etore refuses to leave his accordion or his musical enthusiasm, but Wes Burns and Cleveland Howard have enough of their own. We, the class, leave a whole bushel of clams” we’ve pulled, with an extra bushel of Pud’s. Joyce Young and Joyce Goldin leave their teachers in confusion. Mert and Anita leave their own sweet personalities, more precious than rubies.” Stonewall Jackson leaves his outstanding valor and his unsurpassed accomplishments on the field of battle, but never his beloved yacht. Nan Morris leaves her extra inches to the junior basketball varsity (girls’, that is) so they can discard their elevator shoes. Deb Burt leaves her Hi! Hi! Hi!” to Barbara McAslan. Irene, Tina and Ann leave their constant vigilance for the Peconicers to Kate, Alma, Gita and Thelma. Virginia Hansen leaves her rolling gait to Mary Jane Haberman. Evelyn and Bernie leave their ability to stand relentless in the face of all opposition. We of the study hall leave Miss Jensen a crew of coolies for her luncheon trays. Marie Hansen leaves her gift of the muses,” a poet’s soul, to Kate Charters. Marjorie Wetmorc leaves her ability to bend over backwards to President Truman, but we’re afraid he’ll need more than that for re-election. Jimmy Dinizio leaves the stirring zeal of his fiery leadership at class meetings. For under him his genius was rebuked as it is said Marc Antony’s was by Caesar.” And it is with a sense of genuine relief to us and to those remaining that finally, we leave. We, the undersigned, did affix our names to this unlawful document on the Eleventh Day of March in this year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-eight, and we do solemnly declare that all provisions made herein arc null and void, and that any similarity between this document and any other thus fraud- ulently conceived, is purely impossible. The Senior Class. Before 1. DOT GAGEN 2. FRAN SCHAUMBURG 3. JIM DINIZIO 4. MERT TOLMAN 5. JIM LINDSAY 6. LILLIAN SATKOSKI 7. BETTY MAZZO 8. TINA GENTILE 9. KEN MILLER 10. CURTIS BREESE 11. BETH HARRER 12. MARJORIE WETMORE 13. PRISCILLA STAPLES 14. ANITA MACOMBER 15. EVELYN MULHALL 16. JOAN BALTRUSH 17. VIRGINIA HANSEN 18. LENA KEHL 19. ART ROWLAND 20. JOYCE YOUNG 21. DEB BURT 22. IRENE CAPUTO 23. SALLY GILLESPIE 24. THERESA CERVONE 25. MARIE HANSEN 26. MADELINE BECKER 1. FRAN SCHAUMBURG 2. CURTIS BREESE 3. MARGE WETMORE 4. DEB BURT 5. ETORE GIOVANELLI TOM SANTACROCE 6. DEB BURT 7. BILL BOKEN 8. EVE MULHALL 9. BETH HARRER WES BURNS 10. TINA GENTILE 11. JOYCE YOUNG 12. MARIE HANSEN 13. DOT HAMNER 14. FREDDIE 15. BETTY MAZZO 16. JOAN BALTRUSH 17. PRIS STAPLES 18. LILIE SATKOSKI 19. BARTON FOSTER 20. ARTHUR HOWLAND 21. CLARENCE JESTER ANDY ZIPKAS DON REEVES JIM LINDSAY KEN MILLER 22. JIM MULHALL 23. ROGER TABOR 24. JANET MONSELL 25. JIM D1NIZIO 26. VIRGINIA HANSEN ANN PRICE EVE MULHALL IRENE CAPUTO ANITA MACOMBER 27. BETH HARRER 28. MURIEL TOLMAN Class Prophecy Oince those who have worked with us most, our parents and our teachers, during these four formative years would probably like to make one all-inclusive prophecy for the class, we shall here and now formu- late our own individual futures in order that thtere may be no mistake made. Already we hear the sweet strains of Lohengrin as Joan Baltrush, Dot Hamner, Sally Gillespie, Deb Burt, Bernie Heaney, Madeline Becker, and Marie Hansen take the big matrimonial leap (Hey, how did he get in there!) We shan’t trace their careers any further into the pots and pans and dirty socks, but leave them at the altar. Still others of our girls will answer the call to tread the path of Florence Nightingale, Joyce Young, thermometer in hand; Lena Kehl with made to order bedside manner;” Anita Macomber, just what the doctor ordered; Betty Mazzo, guaranteed to cure what ails you; Margie Wctmore, internes’ favorite and Lillian Satkoski, the doctor’s right hand gal! These are the girls with an eye to the future; it’s all the same idea but the eye happens to wander to the boss’s son. We see Theresa Cervone, feet on her gilt edge desk, reading one of her usual pocket size books; Irene Caputo, her mind only half on the shorthand and her eye on the clock; Janet Monsell, ex- ecutive secretary to the Society for the Prevention of Fatigue from Overwork; Evelyn Mulhall, quitting business school to come to the rescue of Bernie’s financial entanglements; Ann Price, working after hours to get in solid” with the boss; Tina Gentile, the young cosmopolitan, lunching at the Waldorf and work- ing now and then.” A few say they’re undecided, so we’ll venture a guess. Fran Schaumburg we know won’t be idle, and whether she gets him sooner or later, still, he’ll be there. Mert Tolman seems somehow just made for a sweet little vine covered cottage for two or three or four or more. Roger Tabor isn’t letting it leak out, but, we hear he’s slated to be the owner and operator of the largest one man farm, including the whole of Long Island. Curt Breese is signed up to take Red Barber’s place if the Dodgers lose this year. (The doctors have it diagnosed a broken heart.) Our four, and only four, prospective knowledge seekers will be back at the grind under a new, more romantic title—college. Far in the future we see Joyce Goldin, B. A., M. A., Phd., in other words B. T. O.; and Beth Harrer complete with glasses and the old look,” lording it over forty unfortunate adoles- cents; Paul Haldeman, in his impeccable white dinner jacket and bow tic, smoothly operating a hangout for New York’s most fashionables; Jim Mulhall, king of the campus, discovered by Broadway pro- ducer,” featured in the headlines. Beware, ye denizens of the deep. With Clarence Jester and Ted Schrocder realizing their lifelong ambitions, what chance has a poor fish got? And then a good percentage of the class are, of course, rugged individualists. After a life s experi- ence Etorc Giovanelli produces To Riches or Rags on a Squeeze,” or 'How to Play the Accordion in Five Easy Lessons.” Jimmy Lindsay aspires to be operator of a women’s airline service from New York to Florida. The crystal ball becomes cloudy at that point. William Coulter we sec adopting black, bushy eyebrows and a fat cigar as he takes over the United Mine Workers; that is, when Uncle Sam get tired of being pushed around. Leroy Smith figures that with the recent matrimonial venture of the world’s most eligible bachelor, a place has been opened for him. He is now on his way to his first million. Everybody’s out of step but Tommy when the Army snatches Santacrocc shouting vainly, But Sam, you made the pants too short.” Virginia Hansen and Dot Gagen think they’ll just work” the rest of their lives. We think back to G. H. S. for them, to reverse their attitude. Ramon Dejesus has decided to spend his life dabbling in diesels. Jimmy Dinizio in his bell bottom trousers and Don Reeves in his pith helmet and buffalo horns will expand their hobby to a profession in big game hunting. Bill Boken Bur- bank will without doubt, produce a new Long Island potato, the only one of its kind, a one-eyed variety. Rockefeller’s name shall henceforth be written subordinate to Arthur Rowland in the history of the Stand ard Oil. Wiggy Harris intends to continue throwing the bull as head baby-sitter for the Bessie’s Better But ter” dairy farm. Ken Miller will heed the call to build a a better mousetrap.” Priscilla Staples with new raven hued tresses, we’ll see next with Xavier Cugat, out-rumbaing them all. With the demise of Micky Mouse, Barton Foster will take over as Disney’s man Friday. Nannie Morris, turning down a plea for the Eastern All-Star Basketball League, prepares to take it sitting down—shorthand, that is. Unpack- ing his pin-striped suit, white gloves, and dancing slippers, Andy Zipkas grooms himself for dollar-a-year man; he wants to dispel all rumors of inflation. It’s a bird, it’s a plane”—no, it’s Hootie’s new, jet pro- pelled yacht (emergency oars in the forecastle) with Higbee doing coolie labor on the deck and Monsell in full command. Senior Play did Hannibal cross the Alps?” Even with the help of his lovely fellow-inmate, Barbara, poor befuddled Henry Brewster couldn’t keep his Punic Wars and Prom dates separate. That was our own, hilarious senior play, starring Jim Mulhall and Betty Mazzo. Neither the actors themselves nor Mrs. Diller will forget the backstage confusion, the running comments of Hoot and Wes Burns, the tardy entrances of Pablo, the giggles of Priscilla, the massacre of poor Pud (hit him again, Dan; you didn’t kill him). After hours the fun began again at Joyce’s and Sally’s; Higbee lost. Yes, sir, the play’s the thing” to start off the senior year with a bang. Junior - Senior Ball o n the evening of May 14, with stars in their eyes and magic in the air, the lovely young adults” of Greenport High School made their de- but into the world of polite society. From eight until twelve the school gymnasium was a fairyland ballroom as the satins and laces whirled and glided in an ever changing panorama of color. Each danc- ing couple was charmed into a paradise of its own by the music of Jack Sherwood. For each Cinde- rella it was a night of nights with its memory tucked away among the flowers so carefully pressed. Junior - Senior Picnic y FTER going to Washington and carefully study- ing other portions of the United States, only one element in the education of the upper classmen remained. And so it came about—a study of the Orient. Hearts joyful with anticipation we trav- elled to Orient State Park to observe at close range the rustic beauties of the approaching summertime. In order to appreciate every aspect of the water surrounding us, we were obliged to test its quality by plunging each other into it. The conclusion ar- rived at after a careful study was its definite damp- ening tendency. Mealtime afforded us the oppor- tunity for a study of the eating habits of Orient wild life. (Ants and sand fleas, not classmates.) Our food we prepared in the primitive manner over an open fire in a decidedly un-primitive, state fur- nished fireplace. Taking a last mental note on the beauties of the setting sun, we left our picnic at the park. What we took with us, however, was far more val- uable than many lessons learned at school; knowl- edge about birds, the bugs and the flowers, but most of all enjoyment of the happy hours. t Class of ’49 President—Lloyd Kalin Vice-President—Barbara Matthias Secretary—Lorretta Hubbard Treasurer—Leona Kahn ith our ship’s commanders leaving for active duty on the high seas, the motley crew of lieutenants is preparing itself for the glory of the command. The record of active service for the past year speaks for their ability in the year’s voyage to come. With a natural diplomacy (otherwise known as apple polishing) they gave a tremendously success- ful Hallowe’en party for the commanders. Realizing the value of such a manoeuvre, they next worked with the commanders to sponsor a junior-senior officers’ ball, which was accomplished with all dignity and ceremony. The other activity of the year was their splendid dramatic presentation in competition with all the ship’s officers. By its co-operation and enterprise we can be sure that this group will receive its promotion and step in the ranks well able to fill the position left by its predecessors. Class of ’-50 President—Cleveland Howard Vice-President—Raymond Copin Secretary—Marjorie Kalin Treasurer—Marion Rovello A fter a year spent learning the ropes, this group swung into action as ensigns. Their record is no less praiseworthy than that of their superior officers. Two of their major projects were of a social nature. The first, a Christmas party, brought them together in a congenial, co-operative group. The en- signs later sponsored a spring dance, inviting the whole ship. When the time came for the dramatic compe- tition, the ensigns worked with the midshipmen to produce a melodrama worthy of the names of both. At all times these ensigns have done their part to carry through a successful voyage. Class of ’51 President—Terry Overton Vice-President— Virginia Unander Secretary—Betty Lynn Treasurer—Marion Van Popering Jt was a new experience to step up from the mass of ordinary seamen to the higher realm of the offi- cers. It took a little time to create from their disorganization a well integrated, working unit, but it was a labor which brought appreciable results. It took a little while also to rub off the glossy coat of green veneer so prevalent among midshipmen. But at last they have shown their real worth, and it becomes apparent that they will do so increasingly throughout the next three years. Their main accomplishment was a play produced with the ensigns which gave us a preview of their potential talents. Purple Quill rJ,HE Purple Quill” stands out as one of the foremost activities of our school, not only in its own pub- lication, but because of the interest it stimulates in all other school projects. This year’s Purple Quill” staff has carried out its work promptly and efficiently, producing a paper of real interest to the entire school. With the ever present help and guidance of Miss Kathryn McClellan and Mr. Douglas Tompkins, some of the members worked hours after school so that the students might have their newspaper on time. The staff in its working order is as follows: Joyce Goldin, editor; Beth Harrer, associate editor; Arthur Rowland, boys’ sports editor; Priscilla Staples, girls’ sports editor; Adele Cowan and Edith Hep- worth, exchange editors; Marjorie Tuthill and Mary Jacobs, art editors; Marie Hansen, business mana- ger; Sue Mazzafcrro, grade news; Robert Leden, Frank Thornhill, George Turner and Robert Fields, advertising staff; Marie Hansen, Muriel Tolman, Theresa Cervone and Joyce Goldin, typists; Lorretta Hubbard, Irene Caputo, Dot Wells, Harold Hedges, Marion Watson, Leona Kahn, Betty Mazzo, Sally Gillespie, Ann Price, Joyce Young, and Virginia Hansen, reporters. Setiior Library Club library club has this year been reorganized by Miss Orr into a progressive and efficient unit. Since its establishment under Miss Kunes, it has become an active organization and a worthwhile enter- prise for its members. The work of the club includes arranging and keeping the library neat and orderly, both the books and the students studying there, while the librarian is occupied with her classes. Through- out the year under the direction of Miss Orr, the club has also prepared and presented several short skits for education and entertainment. This year’s members were Joyce Young, Barbara Howard, Adelc Cowan, Harold Hedges, Sue Mazzaferro, Edith Hepworth, Betty Prince, Mary Snead, Peggy Freeman, Andrea Tyler, Betty Lynn, Mary Jacobs, Carol Baker, Marie Drumm, Betty Harris, Bea Rovello, Helen Sobieray, and Robert Fields. Junior Library Club j jNDER the sponsorship of Miss Orr, a junior library club has been introduced among the school activities. Its purpose is to give instruction and experience to prospective senior library club mem- bers, thus furthering the activities of that group in future years. This junior club included only eighth grade students, this year’s members being Carol Tuthill, Daisy Taplan, Barbara Wallace, Helene Tap- pert, Joan Marsales, Jane Foster, Beverly Hallock, Shirley Pcntz, Ruth Gillespie, Marjorie Gaffga, Mary Jane Thompson, Tom Monsell, Ernest Macombcr, Herbert Jacobs, George Matthias, and Jean Volinsky. Senior Chorus Band Girls Junior Chorus Boys Junior Chorus 7 rip to Washington The plans and the work of our senior class at last bore fruit in the four-day trip to Washington. We will long remember the thrill of seeing the White House, the Capitol, the awe inspiring monuments to our famous Presidents and the other outstanding sights of the tour. And we will also remember the ex- citement of the F. B. I. tour, complete with gun fire, just like in the movies;” our disillusionment in the Senate; the twelve French marble pillars (the only twelve of their kind) of the Pan American Union Building and the tomb of John Paul Jones; the scenery” at Annapolis; the entertaining guides; including Marcellus, Mr. Parker, and the cute little lady at the Capitol; Freddy and his twin;” the cafeteria with ' all the food you can eat, but you have to eat what you take,” which Hoot and Tommy Santacroce took full advantage of; the twelve hour bus rides with their card games (who tipped over the suitcase, Pud!) their opportunities” and their peanut shells, which added enjoyment and merriment to the trip. It was with sorrow at leaving, but with complete fulfillment of its expectations that the class returned to civilization—where people have at least three hours of sleep, where the water is drinkable, and where a man doesn t come running around every five minutes, banging on doors with warnings of spending the night in the lobby. Yes, it was hard to say goodbye to the best days of the best years of our lives. Football reenport’s football team of 1947 saw many new players in the lineup who were paced by a few vet- erans from former years. James Fitzpatrick led the team from the quarterback position. His ability in calling plays led the team through many tight spots. John Kalinowski at fullback was outstanding in his defensive blocking. He was equally effective in offense and proved it in many games. The halfback positions were filled by James Dinizio and James Lindsay, speedy players who accounted for many gains. In the line Bernard Heaney did an excellent job in the position of center. Curtis Breese, playing for the first time, proved an impassable block for the opponents. Raymond Liedlick and Andrew Higbee were the guards who led many plays to first downs. The hard hitting tackles were Daniel Genther and Truman Cook, who man- aged to stop many plays. The end positions were capably handled by Walter Zipkas, who did noteworthy work in both pass receiving and defensive along with Roger Tabor. The subsitutes, whose creditable work deserves word of praise were: Russell Pentz, James Mulhall, Joe Busso, Richard Monsell, Ronald Neal, Jack Heaney and Robert Syrett. Basketball f-' reenport's basketball squad had a very successful season this year. They maintained a record of six wins and four losses in league competition. In the E. L. I. Class A standings, the Greenport Var- sity took second place. James Lindsay, captain of the team, once again proved his scoring ability in the position of left forward. This position was also played by Donald Reeves, a fast playing sharp shooter. The center posi- tion was filled by lanky Russell Pentz, who played for the first time this year. His remarkable improve- ment during the season made him the most outstanding member of the team. Raymond Liedlick, a vet- eran from last year, alternately played center and right guard with equal ability. James Fitzpatrick, right forward, was a speedy player with high scoring ability. At left guard was John Kalinowski, an efficient layup shot artist as well as defensive player. Also playing left guard was James Dinizio, a good ball hand- ler and speedy player. The reserve players, Andy Higbee, Jack Heaney, Tom Santacroce and Roger Tabor capably filled their positions when called into the game. J. V. Basketball '|‘he Junior Varsity basketball team concluded the season with a creditable record of eleven wins and four losses. Paced by a smooth working combination of Walter Zipkas, Raymond Copin, Ronald Neal, Joe Busso, and Bob Syrett, the team scored many victories. Walter Zipkas starred in the center position and was very effective in tapping rebounds. Raymond Copin was a high scoring left forward whose shots usually went through with a swish. Ronald Neal, a right forward, tossed a high total of scoring shots each game. Copin and Neal were the jayvee high scorers for the season. Joe Busso, a smooth ball handler and set shot, took over the left guard position. Bob Syrett played right guard and could be counted on to score with his set shot. Other standouts on the team were Franklin Howard, Bob Kaplan, and John Rempe. These players were aided by the re- serves, Ken Sperling, Bob Brown, Bob Ostreski and Eddie Davis. Baseball HThe baseball squad turned out early this season to begin practice for what promised to be a tough schedule of eleven league games. The starting pitching assignments were taken care of by John Kali- nowski, a veteran player from last year. Jack Heaney playing his first year on the G. H. S. nine, took over the catching duties. Another new man on the team was Roger Tabor. Roger proved to be a good first baseman and capably handled this position. Raymond Copin played second base and showed promise as a good ballplayer. At shortstop was Donald Reeves, a good fielder and speedy player. Franklin Howard was a third baseman who showed the qualities of a good all around ballplayer. Jim Lindsay, who played left field, helped the team throughout the season with his hitting ability. Frank Thornhill was a steady fielder and capably filled the position in center field. The duties of right fielder were taken over by Ronald Neal, an asset to the team for his fielding and hitting ability. The reserve players who also deserve much credit were Bob Syrett and Henry Rieter, pitchers; George Capon, catcher; Charles Leden, Bob Kaplan and Curtis Breese, infielders; William Coulter and Joe Busso, outfielders. T rack 'J’mi track team, with Mr. Tompkins as assistant coach, began training early in April for the East End Meet and the Suffolk County Meet. In the running events, Ken Sperling did the mile; Alec Georgi, Ted Tappcrt, and Henry Wernikowski the half mile; and Ronald Clark and Ken Miller ran the quarter mile. Ronald Neal took over the assignment of discus throwing and Truman Cook did the shot-putting. A veteran in the pole vaulting, Jim Lindsay once again scored in that event. John Rempe did the broad jumping for the team. Tennis Team Jnder the guidance of Mr. Carruthers, as assistant coach, another sport was added to the athletic cal- endar of G. H. S. The establishment of a tennis team brought forth the following boys to test their skill: Roger Tabor, Jack Heaney, Ronald Neal, Joe Busso, Bob Kaplan and Alan Richard. Roger Tabor was the outstanding player among these boys and showed promise as a speedy and skillful player. Three league matches were scheduled in which the Greenport team met with Riverhead, Southold and Mattituck. Bowling reenport’s bowling team, with Mr. Nye acting as assistant coach, had as its members Tom Santacroce, Joe Busso, Jack Heaney, Michael Charters, Charlie Parker and Frank Horn. By defeating Port Jefferson, Riverhcad, Bay Shore and East Hampton, Greenport won the Eastern Suffolk Class A Bowling Championship. Tom Santacroce rolled a high game of 218 points and a game total of 540 points to gain top honors in this event. The total team score in this meet was 2,150 pins. The Suffolk County meet held at Riverhead was also won by Greenport. This event gave Greenport the Class A Suffolk County Championship. Tom Santacroce, rolling his usual high game, was once again high scorer. As this year marked Greenport’s first entry in the bowling league, the team deserves much praise for making such an outstanding showing. Leaders' Club rJ1HE very name of leaders’ Club” is indicative of its initial purpose, for to lead is to guide, going ahead and showing the way. Each girl who is a member of the club has shown her ability and love for sports, and with these initial qualities of leadership, guides her fellow students, showing them the way to greater skill in all gym activities. Through the leaders’ club the girls are afforded extra opportunities for furthering their gymnastic ability, and it is primarily from this group that the members of the junior and senior varsity basketball and baseball teams are selected. One of the outstanding events of the year was the gymnasium exhibit which was prepared through the plans and efforts of this club. The girls are promoting as a future activity the teaching and running of social dances. The leaders’ club was inaugurated this year under the direction of Mrs. VanWinkle and has been great success. a Cheerleading rJnHi cheerleaders fulfilled their wish; and the second team had new uniforms for this year’s basketball season. The second team members were: Priscilla Staples, Mary Ellen Tresham, Lillian Sammis, Bev- erly Powers, Joan Leden, Georgia Klipp and Marie Hinkleman. The first team members were: Margie Wetmore, Theresa Cervone, Barbara McAslan and Deborah Burt. A new member was added to this team during the year. It was a big doll named Beulah, who be- came the mascot. Advertising Circulation Staff Business Editors . Deborah Burt Joyce Goldin Paul Haldeman Virginia Hansen Walter Harris Bernard Heaney Richard Monsell Evelyn Mulhall James Mulhall Ann Price Roger Tabor Joyce Young Faculty Advisor Francis X. Simonin Compliments of McMann Agency Compliments of Steve W. 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