Greenport High School - Beachcomber Yearbook (Greenport, NY)

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Sitting: E. Jarvis, L Latham, D. Biggs. V. Mullen, J. Thornhill, K. Tresham, S. Syrett, C. Tuthill, K. Droskoski, J. Price. F. Gloria, D. Verity, E. J. Davis, S. Van Popering. B. Kalin, M. Charters. J. Miller, M. Wasilewski, J. Rodenburg: Standing: F. Kluge, G. Morton, J. Pilles, G. Cowan, J. Richard, E. Kramer, C. Hepworth, W. Horne, C. Pappas, J. Carlozzi, R. Utz, Mr. Tompkins. Mrs. Von Popering, Mr. Van Popering, E. Rouse, S. Horn. J. Monsell. P. Vallely, E. Luce, E. Reeves, B. Lederle — ——------------------ Occi Ti atAitupfoa 7life----------------------- Early Monday morning, April 6, a bright, alert group of thirty-nine, including students and the chaper- ones, Mr. and Mrs. Van Popering and Mr. Tompkins, boarded the Long Island Railroad, for what we hoped would be an enjoyable and refreshing ride. Far from this, we found the journey to New York in the plush-lined fauna- filled seats a jolting experience. Arriving at Penn Station at approximately 9:30 A. M., we were met by our guide, Mr. Von der Schmidt, who aided in successfully switching to a more comfortable Pennsylvania train for the remainder of the trip. Catching a train at a very early six in the morning .... dining at a very rapid speed .... Who has the nail polish — What? Another run ! . . . . RAIN .... Bob, our obliging bus driver with his paneful jokes . . . our competent Capitol guide .... the enormous Library of Congress (it was, wasn't it Myra and Jeannette?) . . . . ham .... the Hotel Martinique .... the vast treasures of the Smithsonian Institute .... the amiable but igno- rant (of Greenport, L. I.) cab drivers .... the Bureau of Printing and Engraving .... the dress parade at Annap- olis Naval Academy .... the White House in the rain .... Washington's home at Mount Vernon .... the old buildings of Alexandria .... the discovery of Frieda's ring .... the changing of the guard at the grave of the Unknown Soldier .... the fun packed into evenings free .... Glen Echo .... Myra's lost and then found wallet .... the beautiful blue Potomac .... the beauty of the view from the lawn of Mount Vernon .... con- fusion of Washington's traffic situation .... the congenial atmosphere in the hotel .... Mr. Tompkins and Bernie with their required hats .... after midnight snacks .... the friendly greetings of I'm the House Dick the majestic appearance of all the noted buildings in Washington, D. C..the catacombs at the Francis- can Monastery .... sleepless nights .... Ed K.'s lost three hours train ride . . . At 12:00 Thursday, April 9th, we bade the Hotel Martinique and all our newly-made friends goodbye as we left on the last event of our journey — going home. Arriving at Penn Station, we again boarded the Long Island for the last 100 miles of our Washington trip. Evening saw us home again — eagerly relating the high- lights of an unforgettable excursion. — 18 —

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—----------------------------Setuar ------------------------------------------------- Shutterbug” Kramer SEPT. 2, 1952 — We set sail for our senior year in high school under the command of Mrs. Van Popering and Mr. Tompkins. The crew elected the following officers: President — Susan Van Popering, Vice-President — Stanley Lowe, Secretary — Emma Jean Davis, Treasurer — Robert Utz. Marshals were appointed to keep the deck shipshape and after these pre- parations we lifted anchor for our cruise. SEPT. 13 — Today we had a Food sale . . . most successful. SEPT. 15 — Candy sales began! SEPT. — We started our major project of the year, the magazine campaign, kept us very busy but we managed to canvass the homeport. This was a financial success and the treasury began to grow. OCT. 10 — Another step toward our yearbook was taken today. The class started the trek to Tomptms Keeps em Hot Riverhead to have our graduation pictures taken. OCT. 13 — Our year- book is again the main project of the day. Ads are now being solicited to finance the book. OCT. 30 — All is not work aboard ship. The Juniors gave us a Hallowe'en party, and all who attended had a good time. NOV. 17 — Our crew gained another hand today with the arrival of Laura Adams. NOV. 21 — Our efforts were now directed to the Senior Play, I'll Leave It To You . Staging the play required many weeks of rehearsal, but it was well worthwhile as the audience enjoyed it and the cast had the satisfaction of a job well done. JAN. 19, 1953 — Our class Vice-prrsident, Stanley Lowe, graduated this month and reported to the army. JAN. 23 — Peter Vallely was elected Vice-president in place of Another Sale For Shirley Stanley. FEB. 27 — At an assembly this afternoon six of our crewmates were installed in the National Honor Society. This is a great honor. Con- gratulations, girls! APR. 6 — Early this morning we left port bound for Washington for four glorious days of sightseeing. APR. 22 — Our Senior group went on shore leave today in order to board a bus for Hofstra where we enjoyed a performance of Shakespeare's Macbeth . MAY 8 — Today we were busy scrubbing and decorating the ship for the most gala social event of the year . . . the annual Junior-Senior Prom. JUNE 2 — Today the decks were buzzing with the news that our personal cards had arrived. Everyone is exchanging them to keep as mementos of their class- Mrs. Van and Santa mates. JUNE 5 — Class night was the next step we took toward grad- uation. All our crewmates were on deck tonight to take part in this function. JUNE 18 — Sunny days set the scene for the Junior-Senior picnic. Our time aboard ship is dwindling rapidly now. We look with a bit of regret to our next functon .... JUNE 22 — Commencement! This brings our cruise through Greenport High School to a close. We are a bit sad at the thought of leaving our crewmates and launching i our maiden voyage without them. However, the friendships we and the guidance we received will long remain with us to enlighten our future endeavors. We Passed ! ! 17 —

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B. Horne, E. Kramer. K. Tresham, J. Pilles. C. Pappas. J. Richard P. Vallely, E. Rouse K. Droskoski. F. Gloria. C. Tuthill, J. Price Kay and Bill Mr. Tompkins Mr. Van Popering Mr. Von der Schmitt Mr. Pennington L. Latham, E. Jarvis. J. Rodenburg. E. J. Davis. D. Verity. B. Kalin. V. Mullen. J. Miller. F. Kluge. B. Lederle, M. Wasilewski. J. Thornhill D. Verity V. Mullen J. Davis P. Luce, J. Richard. G. Morton. E. Reuse. S. Horn, — 19 —