Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 196 of the 1957 volume:

FOREWORD High school years are the happiest years of your lives — so adults tell us. Somehow, at graduation time, when suddenly there comes the pain of parting, the awakening to the advent of new worlds to conquer, new prob- lems to face, we can begin to believe that perhaps these were the hap- piest years.” • Yearbooks serve but one purpose —to recreate in after years the happy times we had when we were younger. Like all yearbooks we expect that this one will still be thumbed over by grandchildren who will laugh at their hairdo’s and the quaint activities of our age. Time and space are eternal! The staff of this year’s Comet prefers to let Time march on. The staff has, therefore, chosen space for its theme. In these modern times scientists foresee in the Atomic Age the possi- bilities of interplanetary travel. Spacemen, rocket ships, flying saucers will all become real rather than imaginary. A whole, new world of worlds will open for us — just as graduation opens individual new worlds. We bring you this Comet with the hope that it will always recall the fond memories and the happy times that live on, no matter how Time and Space may affect our lives. Presenting 1957 COMET Annual Publication of Hicksville High School PRINTED BY THE HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL VOCATIONAL PRINT SHOP HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRINTERS These are the vocational printing students mainly responsible for printing this year- book. First we want to thank the senior class for giving us the opportunity to learn from such an ambitious project as the “Comet”. It might be mentioned here that there are few if any schools who actually print their own annual. It has been our aim to print more and larger photographs, to make the book as large as possible and break even in cost (no profit). Richard Graul (left) plate making, stripping, copy coordinator, proofreading and makeup. Joseph Joosten (back of Mr. Adams, printing instructor) production foreman, his job being to organize, check, give instructions; iron cut all production kinks. Roland Wenner (by the linotype) proofs, advertisment composition and presswork. Thomas McCarthy (right of linotype) linotype composition of ads and copy. Edward Emmel (at center press) plate making and offset press printing. John Brochart, James Perry and Roger Cooney handling the school production printing to free the yearbook boys to devote thousands of work hours to this project. William Norman (at varitype) set copy by varitype, made up offset pages, stripped, ran offset press. William Christian (at offset press) offset pressman, work done coordinator, plate making, negative stripping. James Knipfing, offset press, ads on letterpress and making up of ads. Raymond Scobee (not present) linotype composition and school production printing. We have to add the names of James Aragoncillo, Walter Nygren, Gary de Felice, David Bourque and Stanley Harbison to this list as great help on the “Comet”, you can find their pictures and jobs on page 138. Their are many other time consuming jobs in this project that are too technical to enumerate at which all boys willingly helped. Board of Education Reading Left to Right— Mabel R. Farley Donald F. Abt Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Joseph F. Cawley Emil J. Szendy President Arthur L. Eirich Vice President WALLACE E. LaMB Superintendent Harry H. Goebel Attorney Robert D. P. Eaton Secretary Allen S. Carpenter Elwood S. Kent. Sr. Not included in picture— Anthony Gorzycki Aurelio S. Gelardi Administrative Assistant Treasurer Richard H. Cairns Director of Buildings and Grounds Walter F. Schlicting Clerk Dr. Wallace E. Lamb Superintendent of Schools Mr. Donald F. Abt Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Mr. Richard H. Cairns Director of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Anthony Gorczycki Administrative Assistant Our Principal TO THE CLASS OF ’57 May you all be good citizens. Not merely nor mainly because you will bear the brand H” by graduation, but rather because Hicksville has grown into your life and you into its life, each becoming a part of the other. Your good citizenship will make you neither narrow, intolerant, nor uncharitable toward others but will make you want to seek out the best in life for all. It is not blind devotion which disqualifies you from discerning your own weaknesses but rather a deep devotion which believes in, trusts in, and dreams in a better life for all. May God’s blessing be with you always Leon ]. Galloway Principal Assistant Prinicpals Thomas B. Horn Assistant Principal Albert Glass Assistant Principal Guidance Staff Mrs. Marcella Olson Mr. Peter Rodenrys Mrs. Florence T. Weber Office Staff Margaret Umoszuk Edna Brant EJeanor Morrison Joan Funfgeld Carol schaufler Business Department Halen Fehl, WUilam Davld e, Oledys Jaokln, (chartman) Arthur Knerr, Murtei Van Or- dan, Adelina De Carlo. Industrial Arts Andrew Coukos Mildred Clark William Ellsworth Francis Ganley Citizenship Education Front row; Raymond Rusch, David Frost, Gertrude Wetterauer (chairman) Ellen Simpson, Freeman. Pearlmutter. Rear row; Patrick Naso, Edmund Parlow, Gardiner Gregory. Seated: Marlon Duffett, Joan M. Healy, Viola A. Milligan, (chairman), Zelda Sarfaty, Runhlld Wessell. Standing: Hester H. Easer, Paul S. Benyel, James T. Wellon, Dr. R. L. Dartt, Kay Fletcher. Rudolph PI gnat aro Runhlld Wessel Ruby Burt ( Chairman) Samuel Goldberg Arloa Neuman Health-Physical Education Seated: Ruth Daly, jane Gardner, Gloria Franke, Esther Scharer, Chester Jaworski, (director) Standing: Edward petro, Howard Bowers. Louis Crandall. Charles Anderson. [ath Instructors Joseph Laucks Agnes Kehrer Laurence Goss Louis Jensen Jesse Beller Science Instructors Raymond Burckley Norman Galembo John Gross Glenn Munch Harry Cress man Vocational Instructors Raphael Kosakoff Frank Burke Margaret Phelan jMnee weUon Carl Wellon Ray Adams Anthony sanfrateUo Lurlene Mills Andrew Coukos William strodthoff Dominic Gagliardo Robert Welden Allied Arts Custodians Seated: peter Soler. George Ball. Walter Zabel, Head Custodian; Waail Slotkln. Fred Fischer. Standing: Fred Herzog. A1 Lamoureux. Leo White, George Davis. Cafeteria Staff Front row; (1 - r Mrs. Bove. Mrs. Ne l. Mrs. Saurer. Mrs Filoso.Mrs. Dlnora. Mrs. Bmck, Mrs. Firgursky, Mrs. Snith, Mrs. Stark. Rear row; Mrs. DeRose. Mrs. Lodato, Mrs. Doman. Mrs. Richor, Mrs. O Shea, Mrs. Healy, Mrs. Christopher, Mrs. Frank, Mr. Bochen. Mrs. Schmid, Mrs. Lotti, Mrs. Hartmaier, Mrs. Maroney, Mrs. Holton, Mrs. Mears. Senior Class Officers I - : Vice President - Joan Magee Treasurer - Alice bitler SENIORS The seniors are a busy bunch, Their only time for rest is lunch. Their many duties must be done, There’s work as well as having fun. They always rush; they’re often late. They wonder - will they graduate? But when their big day finally nears, And they look backward through the years, They think that high school has been great, But, still -- they’re glad to graduate!. Dedication... IN MEMORY OF JULE SANTACROCE Her Air, Her Manners all who salt admired. We the students of the Class of 1957 saddened by the untimely pass- ing of Jule Santacroce, our beloved classmate and good friend, dedicate this page in our yearbook to her, hoping that it will be a fitting tribute. ALBERTO, CELESTE M. Lessie Bookkeeper Pres. 1; Sr. Ball Ticket Com. 4; Sports Nite 1,2,3,4; Open House 2,3 ; Typing Club 4; Refreshment Com. Football Game 4. � ALTMANN, JOHN College ALTH AUSEN, IRENE Rente Medical Bacteriology Glee Club 1,3,4; Round Table 3,4; Latin Play 1; Dramatics Club 3; Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1; Hockev 1; Jr. Play 3; Operetta 4; Hall Cop 4; Spring Concert3 ; Re - porter of Jr. H. R. ; Secretary of Sr. Homeroom; Ad. Manager to ear- book; Student Director Sr. Play. ANDRADE, ARLENE Arlene Air Force Modeling or Private Secretary Black Team Cheering 2; Varsity Cheering 3 ; Soft Ball 2,3 ; Tumbling 1,2.3,4; Jr. Play; Jr. Prom Com.; Senior Ball Com.; Homeroom Vice President 1,4; Homeroom Secretary 2,3; Glee Club 1; Fashion Show 1. BARTON, JAMES Jim College Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Variety Show 3,4; President H. R. 1 ; V. P. H.R. 2; Vice President Sophomore Class 2. ARTHOFER, AGNES E. Aggie College Glee Club 1.2,3 ; Band 1,2 3.4; F.N. A. 3 ; Variety Show 1,2,3 ; Tennis 1; Bowling 3,4; Hall Cop 4; Dance Band 2,3; Brass Choir 4; Girls Chorus 3; Spring Concert 1,2.3,4; Operetta 1,2,3; Marching Band 1.2, 3,4; Archery 1; Junior Prom Decor- ating Com. 3. ANTONETTI MARIE Little M” Insurance Softball 2; Bowling 3; Tennis 2; Archery 2; Chorus 4; Booster Club 2; Comet Staff 4; Sports Nite 1,2, 3,4. BEAUREGARD, JEANNETTE BENSON, DOROTHY J. Dotty College Hockey 1,2,3,4; Volley Ball 2,3 ; Bas- ketball 1,2; Tumbling 1,2.3,4; Soft Ball 2,3,4; Bowling 3,4; Leaders Club 2,3,4; Leaders Club Sec. 4; J. V. Cheer Leader 3; Varsity Cheer Leader 4; Round Table 3,4; Year Book Staff 4; I r. Prom Com. 3 ; Sr. Ball Com. 4; Booster Club 1; Ex- hibition Nite 2,3,4; Archery 1. BERNARD, LEWIS Leviit College J. V. Basketball 3; Varsity Basket- ball 4; Homeroom Vice. Pres. 2 J. V. Soccer 4; Student Council 4; Hall Cop 4. BIANCHI, RITA L. Limy Tumbling 1,2; Volley Ball 2; J. V. Basketball 2; Glee Club 3,4; Vice President 4; Operetta 3,4; Variety Club 4; Senior Play; Christmas Play; Com. Jr. and Sr; Prom; Christmas Concert 3,4; Spring Con- cert 3,4; Com. Mother and Daugh- ter Night. BOCCAFOLA, EVERETT College Hall Cop 4. BORLEY, HAROLD BISCARDI, ANN Secretary Archery 1,2, Sports Nite 1,2,3,4; Sr. Ball Com. Riding Club 3. BOWER, RUTH Secretary Red Cross Representative 1; Sports Nite 1,2,4; Archery 1. BRADY, CAROL ANN BURKE, WILLIAM E. Bill Work in Grumman Printing of Yearbook 2,3; Honor Society 1. CANNIZZARO, JOE Jot Going into Navy CAMPION, RUSSELL CAMPANELLI, MICHAEL Mikt Navy and Government Job Comet Newspaper 4; Variety Sho'% 3,4; Christmas Play 4; Vice Presi dent 4. BYRNE, ADELE Employment, L. 1. National Bank Bowling 3 ; Variety Show 3; Appa- ratus 3; Comet Staff 3; Glee Club 3. CASAMASS1MA, MIKE Cha Cha Night College Football 3; Variety Show 4; Gym- nastic Team Trampoline. CASINO, PHYLLIS R. Phyl Interior Decorating Comet Newspaper 4; Comet Year- book Advertisement Staff 4. CATRONE, FRANCES Fran College Basketball 3,4; Volleyball 4; Honor Roll 1,2; Softball 3,4; Junior Prom Com. 3; Senior Ball Com. 4. CAVA RINA Secretary Tumbling 1,2; Fashion Show 2; Mother and Daughter Night 3; Vol- ley Ball 2; Newspaper Staff 4 ; Bad- minton 1„2,3. CITRON, MADALYN Elvis Wave and College Tennis 1; Archery 1; Bowling 3; Chorus 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Vari- ety Stage Crew 4; Mother and Daughter Night 1,2,3,4; Booster Club 1. CHRISTENSEN, RICHARD Richie College. Football 3; Basketball 3; Hall Cops; Fire Squad. CHASE, PATRICIA Pattie Secretary Tumbling 1,2; Booster Club 1; Fash- ion Show 2; Mother and Daughter Night 1; Newspaper Staff 4; Bad- minton 1,2,3. CERRO DIANE CLARK, BARBARA, Bobbit V — w Nursing School Softball 1; Archery 1,2; Mother and f Daughter Night 2; Booster Club 1: Com. for Jr. Prom; Student Director L —' of Latin Play 2; Stud. Dir. of Jr. Play 3; Sports Nite 1,2,3,4; F.N.A. Club 3,4; Student Director Variety A Show; Comet Newspaper 4; Comet Yearbook 4; Hall Cop; Sr. Play; Sr. i Ball Com.; Variety Club. CONNOR, JUNE A. Private Secrctery Volleyball 1,2; Orange Team Cheering 2; J. V. Cheerleader 5; Mother-Daughter Nite 1 ; Hockey 1, 2; Tumbling 1,2,3,4; H.R. Report- er 2,3; Sr. Ball Com. CROSSMAN, ELIZABETH Liz College Volleyball 1,3,4; Basketball 1; Soft- ball 2; Variety Show 4; Glee Club 3; Spring Concert 3 4; Operetta 3, CRAWFORD. MARTHA Marty L. I. Agricultural k Tech. Inst. Bowling 3; Dramatics Club 1. COYLE, WILLIAM CONROY. CAROL College Glee Club 2,3,4; Operetta 2,3,4; Variety Show 3,4; Christmas Play; Spring Concert 2.3,4; Variety Club; Leaders Club; J.V. Cheering; Var- sity Cheering; Local Honor Society; 1,2,3,4; Nat’l Honor Society 3,4; Ser- vice Club 3,4; Student Council; Hand Book Committee; Junior and Senior Prom Committees; Round Table Secretary; Winter Carnival 3,4. CUCCARO, LEONARD DELANEY, FRANK College Hall Cop, 4; Fire Square! 4. DeLAVORE, RONALD Ronnie Electriction Senior Homeroom Vice President 4. HARTMAIER. RICHARD Electrician Vocational Electric Shop DOWNEY, DIANE Pokey College Honor Society 1,2,4; French Club 3,4; French Club Pres. 4; Red Cross Rep. 4; Round Table 3,4. DOUNELIS, JOHN, Greek College Football 3,4; (4,Game Capt.) Track 3,4; Intramural Volley Ball. DONOVAN, LYNN College Bowling 3,4; Variety Show 3,4; F.- T.A. 2,3 ; Hockey 3 ; Booster Club I, 2; Sr. Play 4; Sr. Ball; Basketball 3; Hall Cop 4; Variety Club 4; Christmas Play 4. DONGARTA, MARYANN T. Study Comptometry Bowling 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Volley Ball 1,2.3,4; Hockey 4; Soft- ball 4; Archery 4. DURSO, CAROL Nursing Future Nurses Sec. 3; Pres. 4; Glee Club 3; Girls Chorus 4; Latin Club 3; Latin Play 2,3; Spring Concert 3.4. EDELSTEIN, ROBERT Bob College Varsity Wrestling 3; Audio Visu- al 2,3; Chess Club. Sports FAVER, MARTIN FARRELL, JUDITH Judy Art School Comet Newspaper 4. ENGLE, JANE L. Janie College Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3 ; Variety Show 1,2,3 ;Newspaper Staff 3 ; F.T. A. 2,3,4; Jr. Prom Comm. 3; Hall Cop 4; Archery 1,2; Tennis 2; Sr. Ball Comm. 4. EHRSTEDT, ERROL FOSTER, PETER Pete Navy Hall Cop 4; Fire Squard 4. FRISCHMAN. HAL M. College Jr. Play; Variety Show 4; Student Council 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Senior Play; Operetta 4; Homeroom Offic- er 1,2; Key Club 3; Sr. Ball Com.; Christmas Play ; Variety Club 4. FUCCI, GUY Stretch FULCO, PHILLIP GAVIN, LINDA Lin Eastern Air Navigation School Glee Club 2,3; Archery 2; Oper- etta 3; Senior Ball Com. FULLER, MARY College Law School Homeroom Sec. 1; H.R. Vice Pres. 2; H.R. Pres. 3,4; Latin Club Pres. 3; Jr. Class Sec.; Sr. Class Pres.; Stu- dent Council Pres. 4; Hi Y 2,3,4; Hi-Y Pres. 4; Jr. Prom Com.; Vol- leyball 3; Bowling 3; Tumbling 3; Sports Nite 3,4; Round Table 3,4; Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Comet Ads. 4; Oratorical Contest 4. GEORGE, SANDRA Sandy Policewoman Volleyball 3 ; Mother Daughter Nitc 3. I ■BHi GILLETTE, CATHERINE ANN Caihi College Hockey 2,3,4; Volleyball 3,4; Bas- ketball 3,4; Apparatus 3; Hi-Y 2, 3,4; Leaders Club 3,4; Sports Nite; Variety Show 2; Christmas Play 4; Tumbling 1,2,3,4; Cheering 3,4; Softball 2,3,4. GILCHRIST, FLORENCE GLADSKY, RUTH ANNE Ru Bookkeeper Hockey 1 ,3,4;Volleyball 1,2,3; Bas- ketball 4 ;Softball 1,2.3 ;Comet News paper Staff 2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Operetta 3 ; Archery 1,2; Dramatics Club 3; Red Cross 4; Booster Club 1,2,3; Open House 1,2,3; Bowling 3, 4; Typing Club 3; Spring Concert 3,4; Girls Chorus 4. GORMAN, EILEEN P. College Hockey 1,2,3,4; Volley Ball 1,2,4; Basketball 2; Archery 1. GOLDSMITH, STEVEN Sieve Chemical Engineering Football 1; Golf Team 3; Drama Club 3,4; Variety Club 4; Jr. Play 3; Variety Show 4; Sr. Play 4; Stu- Council 4. GOLDMAN, BETTE Betts College(Oneonta State Teachers) Hockey 1,2,3,4; Tennis'l; Archery 1 Volley Ball 4; Basketball 3,4; Tum- bling 1,2,3,4; Softball 3,4; Appar- atus 4; Bowling 3,4; FTA 2,3; Glee Club 3; H.R. Reporter 1,4; Sec. H.R. 2; Sec. Soph. Class 2; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play ;Variety Show 4; J.V. Cheerleader 4; Jr. Prom Com. 3; Sr. Ball Com. 4; HI-Y 4; Mother Daughter Nite 1,3; Booster Club 1; Red Cross 4; Operetta 3; Comet Newspaper Staff 1. GLASS, BEVERLY JOAN Red Stenographer Trampoline 3; Calisthenics 3; Rid- ing 3; Jr. Prom Com. 3; Sr. Ball Com. 4. HECHTL, CHARLOTTE Nursing F.N.A. 3,4; Vice Pres. 4; F.T.A. 2, 3,4; Historian 4; Red Cross Rep. 4; Newspaper 2,3; Variety Show 2; Round Table 3,4; Booster Club 2,3; Latin Club 3; Latin Play 3; Chris- tmas Play 4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Spring Concert 2,3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4; Operetta 2,3; Junior Prom Committee 3 ; Student Cou k: Representative 4. HAROEY, PATRICIA Patty Nursing Black Team Cheering 3 ; J. V. Cheering 4; Volleyball 4; Glee Club 3; Operetta 3; Spring Concert 3; Softball 1; Basketball 4; Jr. Prom Cora.; Sr. Ball Dec. Com. hkidt, william HEYMAN, FRAN HOLM, NORMA HOFFMANN, DOROTHEA T. Dot Major in Music at Hofstra College Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Girls Chorus 3; F.T.A. 3,4; Red Cross 4; Variety Show 1,2,3,4; Operetta 2,3; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; Comet Newspaper 3,4; Safe Driving Club 3; Dance Band 2,3,4; Bowling 3,4; Allstate Chorus 1. HOFFMAN, IRA HICKS, NORMAN L. Norm College Round Table 3,4; Hall Cop; Fire Squad. JABL0NSK1, PHYLLIS M. P.J. Air Line Stewardess Baseball 2,3; Volleyball 3; Glee Club 4. JUDGE, KATHERINE Kathy Hofstra College Hockey 2,3; Softball ; Archery 2; Homeroom Vice President 2; Home- room Secretary 3,4; Sports Nite 1,2, 3,4; Variety Show 4; Glee Club 4; Model—Mother and Daughter Nite I; Comet Newspaper 2,3; Junior Prom Com.; Senior Ball Com. KIEVER, CAROLE L. Secretary. Booster Club 1; Tumbling 1; Basket Ball 4. KERBS, DONALD Don College Math Club and Team 4;Tennis 3, 4; Track 3,4; Radio Club 3,4; Round Table 3,4;Local Honor Soc. 1 2,3,4; Hall Cop 4; Nat’l Honor Society 3,4; Intermural Basket Ball 3,4; Fire Squad 4. KENNEY, ELIZABETH L. Brt Comptometer Operator Typing Club 3. KAREN, WENDY Drama Coach Junior Play 3; Variety Show 4; Christmas Play 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Drama Club 4; Senior Year Book 4. Oratorical Contest 4. KING, GALE Air Force Football 3; Track 3,4; Key Club 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 3; H.R. Vice President 4. KLEISS, BARRY H. Service KNIETER, LAWRENCE Larry College Baseball 1,3,4; Football 1,3,4; Cross Country 2; Basketball 1,3,4; Track 4; Variety Show 4; H.R. Secretary 4. KRAMER, IRENE Renie Secretary LA MAGNO, RACHEL Rae Beautician KUBIAK, FRANK E. College National Honor Society; Intramural Basketball, 3 ; Local Honor Society, 3. KRASNER, DAVID Dave College KREYMBORG, JANET Jan Nurse Booster Club, 3 ; Archery, 3 ; Chorus, 4; FNA 3,4; Hall Cop 4; Sr. Ball Committee. LAMBERTSON, RICHARD Dick Auto Mechanic Football. LAMOUREUX, LOUISE A. Shorty College Hockey 1,2,3,4; Local Honor Society 1,4; Volleyball 1; Round Table 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4; Hall Cop 4; Latin Play. 2. LANE, BARBARA V. Hobbi Hofstra College H-Y 2,3; Girls Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Bowling 3; Softball 2,4; Basketball 4; Operetta LEWANDER. JOAN Joannie Nursing School Volleyball, 1,2,3; Latin Club, 2,3; Latin Play, 2.3; Senior Christmas Play; FNA 3.4; Softball, 1; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Play Com- mittee; Dramatic Club 3; Booster Club 1,2,3; Apparatus 3. LEVINE, MICHAEL Mike Farmingdale- Electrical Engineer Radio Club, 3,4; Stage Crew, 1,2; Service Squad 1,2,3,4. LEO, ROSEMARIE Stenographer Archery 3,4; Hockey 4; Comet Newspaper 3,4; Junior Prom Com- mittee; Senior Prom Committee; Booster Club 2,3; H.R. President 3,4. LENNON, JOHN LIPSCHUTZ, SUSAN Sue College Bowling 3; Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Variety Show 4; F.T.A.2,3,4; F.T.A. Officer 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Prom Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Hall Cop 4; H.R. Offi- cer 2; Booster Club 2.3. McDouall, edith e. Ed College McGovern, Elizabeth Hetty College Hall Cop; French Club 1,2; Camera Club 1,2,3; Basketball 1.2,3. MAGEE, JOAN Joanie College Hockey 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Volley- ball 3,4; Softball 2; Tennis 2; Tum- ling 3,4; Cheering 3,4; H.R. Sec- retary 4; Vice President of Senior Class; Hall Cop 4; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Commit- tee; Leaders Club. MARCUS, SUSAN Ethrl Wave Biology Club I; Variety Show 1,4; Local Honor Society 1; Spring Concert 4; Chorus 4; Variety Club 4. MASEK, PENNY Ptn College Drum Majorette lj Twirling 1,2,3; Variety Show 3,4; Junior Prom Com. Senior Prom Com.; Glee Club. MATALON, JOYCE D. Hofstra College Softball 1; Archery 1; Hall Cop 4; Variety Show 4; Senior Prom Com.; Junior Prom Com. MILLER, STANLEY College Honor Society 3,4; Math Team and Club 4; Round Table 4; Hall Cop. MEYER, MARGARET J. Margie Nursing School Band 1,2,3,4 . Glee Club 2,3; F.N.A. 3,4; Variety Show 1,2,3; Tennis 1. Bowling 3,4; Hall Cop 4; Dance Band 2,3; Brass Choir 4; Girls Chorus 3; Spring Concert 1,2,3,4; H.R. Vice President 4; Archery 1,2; Junior Prom Com.; Operetta 3. METZELAAR, RICHARD Dick College Local Honor Society 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Chorus 3; Key Club 2,3,4; Chess Club 3; Round Table 4; Math Club Pres. 4; Local Honor Society President 4; Oratori- cal Contest; Hall Cop; Christmas Play 4; Variety Show 4; Dramatics Club 4; Basketball 3; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Latin Play 2 ; Service Club 4; Boys State Representative; Operetta 3; Track 3,4. MAURER, MAUREEN Mike Secretary or Model Hockey 1,2; Volleyball 1,2; Softball 1,2; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; Comet Newspaper 1,4; Tumbling 1,2,3,4; Junior Play ; Variety Show 1; Class Officer 1,2,4. MISURENKO, OLA Bookkeeper Typing Club 3. MOHR, VIRGINIA Ginny Katherine Gibbs Secetaria! School Hockey 3,4; Volleyball 1,2; Softball 2,3.4; Tumbling 1,2,3,4; Comet Newspaper Staff 4;Variety Show 1,2; Varsity Cheering 2,3,4; Leaders Club 2,3,4; President Leaders 4; Junior Prom Committee and Queen; Hi Y 2; Vice Pres. Student Council 4; Vice Pres. Homeroom 4; Sec. of Senior Class. MULLER. JUDY Jude Secretary or Receptionist H.R. Secretary 1; H.R. Vice Presi- dent 2; H.R. Treasurer 3; Softball 1; Tennis 3; Hockey 2; Basketball 4; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee. MUNKEL, ELIZABETH M. Lizz Farmingdale Technical Inst. . . Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Softball 2,3; Basketball 2,4; Hockey 2; Appara- tus 3,4; Archery 2,3; Tumbling 2,3, 4; Tennis 3; Leaders Club 3,4; Cheering 3,4; H.R. Vice President 3; H.R. Treasurer 2; Variety Show 4; Senior Play; FNA 3; Junior Prom Committee; Winter Carnival 3,4. NOLAN, ROBERT Bob College Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Air Raid Squad. NELSON, BROOKE K. Shorty College Homeroom President 3,4; President of Junior Class; Key Club Secretary 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play ♦; Operetta 4; Hall Cop 4; Key Club 2;1. NEISCH, VICTOR College (Engineering) Variety Show 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1, 2,3,4: Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Hall Cop 4; Fire k Air Raid Squad 4; Winter Carnival 1,2,3,4; Jr. Prom k Senior Ball 3,4; Track J; Bowling 4; Radio Club 3; Key Club 2,3,4; Chess Club 3; Audio Visual 1,2,3,4. MI RE, SALVATORE Sal NORMAN, WILLIAM Bill Work Fire Squad; Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop; Yearbook 2,3,4. NYE. EUGENE Gene College Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Key Club 3,4; Pres, of Glee Club 4; Vice Pres. Key Club 4; Variety Show 1,2,3,4; Op- eretta 1.2,3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Oratorical Contest 4; Comet Newspaper 3,4; H.R. Secretary 1; Dramatics Club 3,4; Junior Prom Committee; Variety Club 4; Christ- mas Play 4; Service Club 3,4; Sr. Prom Com. NYGREN, PETER Pete Cortland State Teachers College Baseball 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Hall Cop; Key Club 3,4; Fire Squad; Air Raid Squad. � OLAFSEN, EUGENE Gene College Golf 3; Hall Cop; Fire Squad. PALM, BARBARA Babs Comptometer School Archery 3. PACILIO, FRANK Frankie College Key Club; Variety Show 3,4 PATWELL, THOMAS Tom College Class President 2; Football 2,4; Hall Cop. POITRAS, BONNIE College Hi-Y 3,4; Leaders Club 3,4; Cheer- ing 4; Yearbook Editor 4; News- paper 3,4; Hockey 1; Volleyball 4; Tumbling 3,4; Basketball 4; Soft- ball 3,4; Apparatus 3,4; Junior Prom Com.; Senior Prom Com.; Fa- shion Show 1; Boosters Club 2; Junior Play; Variety Show; Senior Play. PHILLIPS, LAWRENCE Larry College Audio Visual 3,4; Tennis 4; Chess Club 3; Hall Cop. PETRIE, FRANK L. College Basketball; Football 1. PETREE, JUDITH ELLEN Judy College Local Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Nat’l Honor Society 3,4; H.R. Pres. 2,3; Student Counci 1.2; Round Table,3; Glee Club 2; FTA 4; Newspaper 3,4; Yearbook 4; Hi-Y 2,3; Leaders Club 2,3,4; Hockey 2,3.4;Volleyball 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Jr. Prom Committee; Senior Ball Committee; Archery 1,2; Tennis 1,2; Softball 2; Boosters Club 1,2,3,4; Winter Carn- nival 2,3,4. QUATTRONE, ROBERT Rob Chemical Engineering Local Honor Society, 3; National; Honor Society 1,2,3, ; Basketball 3; Baseball ; Math Team 3. REUTER, TOM Tommy Basketball 1.2,3,4; Baseball 1,4. REINHARDT, WILLIAM REEDER, ALBERT R1TZLER, GEORGE Merchandising Display Key Club 2,3,4; Pres. Key Club 4; Football 1; Audio Visual 1,2,3,4; Variety Show 4. ROBERTS, JOHN Jack Farmingdale Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball Hall Cop. ROEMAET, MARY-JANE Mickie Executive Secretary Twirling 1,2,3,4; Variety Show 3; H.R. Secretary 4; Spring Concert 3.4. ROSEN, LINDA A. College Hockey 3; Archery 3; Volleyball 4; Comet Newspaper 3; FT A 3,4; Round Table 3,4; Local Honor Soc- iety 2,3,4; Booster Club 3; Girls Chorus 4; Basketball 4; Softball 4; Senior Christmas Play; Senior Ball Committee. V V SALVADOR, THOMAS W. Tommy Music Education Band 3,4; Band Manager 4; Variety Show 3,4; Chess Club 3. SAHADACHNY. VICTOR Fie College Football 1,4; Track 1; Basketball 1; Variety Show 3,4. SAGER, PATRICIA A. Pat Secretary Booster Club 1; Tumbling 1; Bas- ketball 4. SABATELLA, ELIZABETH Betty Gettysburg College Hockev 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Softball 1,2,4; Volleyball 1.2,4; Tumbling 1,2,4; Apparatus 2,4; Leaders Club 4; FTA 1,2; Cheer- ing 4; H.R. Reporter 1; Round Table 2,4; Honor Society 1,2,4; Comet Newspaper 1,4. SANDERS, NEIL College SCERBO, CHARLES SCHWAB, JEFFERY Jeff Engineering College Hall Cop 4; Senior Play 4; Math Team 4; Math Club 4; Basketball 3,4. SCHIAVONE, ANNE MARIE Anne College Boosters Club 2,3; Archery 2,3; Bowling 3; Comet Newspaper 3; Round Table 3,4; Variety Show 2; Senior Ball Committee 4; Yearbook 4; Secretary of Handbook Com. SCHWARTZ, SHARI SthvearUie College Booster Club 1,2,3; FNA 1,2,3,4; Bowling 3; Comet Newspaper 3,4. SCOBEE, RAYMOND Ray Printing SEIDEL, FRANK P. Frankie Navy and Drafting College Basketball, 1,2,3; Baseball. 1,2,3; Volleyball, 2,3; Student Council; Treasurer and Secretary of Balsa Butchers. SILBERLING, HOWARD College Hall Cop; Honor Society 1,4; Che ss Club 3. SICA, STEVEN SELL, DOROTHY A. Dotty Business School Dramatic Club 3; Variety Club 4; Variety Show 4; Senior Play; Oper- etta 4; Chorus 4; Christmas Play 4. SIRKES, SHEILA Marriage SITLER, ALICE Secretary H.R. Secretary 2,3; H.R. President 4; Tumbling 3; Apparatus 3; Basketball 3; Student Council 4; Class Treasurer 3,4; Yearbook 4; Yrariety Show 3,4; Christmas Play 4; Variety Club 4; Operetta 3,4; Spring Concert 3,4; Glee Club 3,4. SLADISH, PATRICIA B.A. Pat College Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 1,2,3 Brass Chorus. SMITH, JOY MAYE Stenographer Hockey, I; Tennis, I; Archery, 1; Volleyball, 1; Basketball, 1; Appar- atus 3; Riding Club 3; Senior Ball Committee. STAHL, DAVID Dave College Key Club 2,3,4; Audio Visual 4. SPINETTI, EVA E. Little Eva Bookkeeper Cilec Club, 3,4; Honor Society, 1,2; Volleyball 4; Operetta 3,4; F.T.A. Booster Club 2,3; Senior Christmas Play, 3,4; Senior Ball Committee; Spring Concert 3,4; Booster Club Dinner 3. STROCKBINE, BARBARA A. Penny Office Work Volleyball 1,2,4; Bowling 3; Soft ball 1; Basketball 1,2,4« STUYVESANT CAROL College FT A 3,4; FNA 4; Red Cross Archery l,2;Tennis 1,2. f STUYVESANT, l’LEEN ” Nurse - Therapist FNA 3,4; Red Cross 4; Archery 2. STOREY, JANE JayntF Teach Music Hall Cop; Junior Prom Com.; Sr. Prom Com.; Comet Newspaper Staff. TAVORMINA, JANICE Jatuiy Buyer Basketball 1,2,3; Hockey 2,3; Vol- leyball 2,3; Black Team Cheering 3; Hi-Y 3,4; Leaders Club 3,4; Tennis 1,2; Softball; Archery. TANZ, FREDERIC J. Frrddy College Comet Newspaper 1,2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Local Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Freshman Assembly Committee 1; French Club 2,3,4; Phy-Chem-Bi Club 3,4; Spanish Award 1; Chess Club 3; Red Cross 1,2,3; Round Table 3,4; Operetta 1,2,4; H. R. Reporter 1,2,3; French Oral Contest 2,3,4; Variety Show 1,4; TAB Book Club 1; All State 1,2; Spring Concert 1.2,4; Christmas Program 1,2,4; Service Club 4; Variety Club 4. SWIERUPSKI, ELAINE M. Laine College Archery 2; Tennis 2; Badminton 2; FTA 4; Chorus 4; Booster Club 2. SVVICK, PIERRE Petr College Honor Society 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Math Club 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Round Table 3,4; Chess Club 3; Tennis 3,4; Track 3.4; Basketball 3,4; Fire Squad; Christmas Play 4; Senior Play ; Hall Cop. TIEDER, RICHARD Rick Navy and College TREMBLAY, DENISE TUCHSEN, THEODORE Ted College Tennis 3,4; Track 3; National Honor Society; Round Table; Hall Cop; Fire Squad; H. R. President 2; Local Honor Society 1,2,4. TROCOLA, LOUIS VALENTI, ANTHONY Tony College Band 2,3,4; Variety Show 3 ; Dance Band 3. VAN TASSELL, ROBERT Rob Electrical Field Baseball 1; Chorus 1,2; Christmas Plav 2; Operetta 2; Student Council 4. VARAT, JOSHUA Josh College WALSH, CATHERINE Cathie Business College Volleyball 3,4. WEI DM AN, ROBERT WATSON, WILLIAM M. Willie Oklahoma State Police Baseball 1. WATKINS, MARTIN J.V. Marty College Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3; Comet Newspaper 1,2, 3; Variety Show 1,2,3,4; Operetta 1,2,3,4; Hall Cop 4; Fire Squad 4; Air Raid Squad 4; Glee Club 1,2,3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Prom Committee; H.R. President 1, 2,3,4; President of Class 2; Stage Crew 1,2,3,4; Junior Play; Variety Club 3,4; Reporter for Newsday; Christmas Play; H.R. Reporter 1,2; Announcer for Home Basketball and Wrestling; Senior Play; Serv- ice Club 3,4; Spring Concert 1,2; Red Cross 1,2; Penny Auction Committee 4. WENCER MARILYN Wcnce Glee Club 1,3.4; Variety Show 1,2, 3,4; Archery 2,3; Junior Prom Comm.; Booster Club 2; Operetta 3,4; Spring Concert 3,4; Christmas Program 1,3,4. WEST, GLORIA College-Education Major Hockey 1,2,4; Cheering J.V 3,4 Softball 3,4; Tennis 1; Basketbal 1,2,4; Newspaper 2.3; Hi-Y 2,3,4 Leaders Club 3,4; Archery I; Jun ior Prom Committee; Senior Bal Committee; Volleyball 1,2,3; Appa ratus 3; Booster Club 1,2; Mother Daughter Nite 1,2,3,4; Senior Pla 4. WETTERAU, JESSICA R. Jessie College Local Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Hi-Y Club 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Latin Play 2; Dasiy Chain 2; Round Table 3,4. WHITE. GERALDINE WYCOFF, JUDITH L. Judy College Hockey 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3, ; Basketball 2,3,4; Apparatus 3,4; Bowling 3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Tum- ling 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y Chaplain 3; Hi-Y Vice President 4; Area Council President 4; Albany State Conference 4; Leaders Club 2,3,4; Leaders Club Vice President 4; Orange Team Captain 4; Homeroom Secetary 3,4. PROFFE, RICHARD Kid Prof College. Football 1,2,3,4; Variety Show 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1. WOODS, MARY Fairy Mary State Teachers College Comet Newspaper 1,2,3,4; Comet Yearbook 4; Archery 1,2,3; Hockey 1; Bowling 3 ; Volleyball 3 ; Junior Play; Variety Show 4; Senior Play; Operetta 4; Glee Club 4; Variety Club 4; Dramatics Club 3; Boosters Club 1,2,3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4. ) WILTSE, ROBERT Bob College Track 3,4; Comet Newspaper Staff 4; Hall Cops; Fire Squad; Mixed Chorus 4; Variety Show 4; Oper- etta 4; Senior Play. YARS1NSKK, JOAN Home room Pres. 3; Homeroom Sec. I; Student Council 2; Hall Cop 4; Hockey 1 ; Archery I. ZAZA, EUGENE lliy Genr Coll M� e Football 2,3,4; Wrestling 3,4; Track 2,3.4. ZIVICA, DOLORES Dolly Nursing School Hockey 1; Retailing 3,4; Glee Club 4. ZITO, PETER The Marshall College Hall Cop 4; Intramural Basketball J.4. ZIMMERMANN, JUDITH G. Judy College-Teaching Hi-Y Club 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Senior Ball Committee 4; Volleyball 1; Archery 1,2. ZIKE, JOHN College REEDER, JACQUELYN Jackie College Basketball 3,4; Tennis t; Archery 1; Tumbling 3,4; Black Team Cheering 3; Booster Club 1; Va- riety Club 4; Senior Play Stage Manage 4; Stage Crew 3,4; Moth- er and Daughter 2,3,4; Jr. Prom Com. 3; Jr. Prom Com. 4; Jr. Play 3; Home Room Secretary 1, 3; Home Room Pres. 4; Softball 1. ROWEHL, ANNA M. Work F.N.A. 3. TEDESCO, PRISCILLA Prissy College Hockey 1.2; Comet Newspaper 3 ; Variety Show 1,2,3,4; Christmas Plav 4; Glee Club 3.4; Volleyball 4; Variety Club 4; Spring Concert 3,4; Tennis 1,2; Senior Play 4; Jr. Prom Com. Senior Ball Com. 4; Operetta 3; Bowling 3; Booster Club 1,2.3,4; Basketball 4; Appara- tus 3,4; Softball 3,4; Archery 1,2,3; Dramatic Club 3. Our Will We the class of 1957 of the village of Hicksville, County of Nassau, and the state of New York, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do make publish, and declare the following as our last will and Testament. ANN BISCARDI leaves her black hair to BET- TY ANN CAESAR. PRISCILLA TEDESCO wills her quiet manner to ANNETTE D’AMATO. MIKE CAMPANELLI leaves PAT MEEHAN, MARILYN ZE1HER, MARY FULLER, RITA BIANCHI, ALICE SITLER, CAROL CONROY, and MARY WOODS to 00 one because he’s taking them with him. GLORIA WEST wills a giant size bottle of peroxide to all future blonds of H. H. S. JOY SMITH leaves the benefit of the doubt” to any senior in Mr. Knerr’s Business Law Class. JANE ENGLE leaves all her magazines to someone with time enough to read them. CAROL DURSO wills her driving ability to someone who is in a hurry to get a license. JOHN ROBERTS leaves his Hall Cop Post to anyone who dares to take it. ALICE SITLER wills all the fun she had working in the Variety Show to any Junior who would like to have it. CAROL CONROY wills her short haircut to any Junior insane enough to get it. RITA BIANCHI wills her size 4lA dancing shoes to any Junior who can get her foot into them. DOTTIE BENSON leaves her Southern Accent” to next year’s football team. SUE LIP- SCHUTZ wills the blank words” to anyone who takes English with Mrs. Milligan. ELIZABETH CROSSMAN leaves a parking place in the parking field to JEAN PERRY. JOAN PERDUTO wills her gym sneakers to her sister with hopes she will get more running speed out of them. PETER ZITO leaves his fog horn to GARY de FELICE. MARY WOODS wills her Girl Scout uniform to BARBARA JOSEPH. LIZZ MUNKEL wills her muscles to DIANE TREHARNE. ELAINE SWIERUPSKI leaves the slogan Co- operation means graduation” to the underclass- meo- MICHAEL USS wills a spy glass to the per- son who gets his back seat in Physics class. DOT HOFFMAN leaves her musical instru- ments to some strong Junior like DANA ADAMS. FRED DEHLER leaves RONNIE FIORE all his old letters to the editor. JUDY WYCOFF wills the worries, woes, work and fun of the Orange Team to the next Orange Team Captain. JEF- FERY SCHWAB wills his Solid Geometry book to any Junior silly enough to take it. IRENE ALT- HAUSEN leaves her German II book to any stu- dent who gets 100% on his German I final. JUDY MILLER leaves her clutered locker to JUNE OLSEN if she feels she is able to clean it out. KATHY JUDGE wills her ability to never be in the right place at the right time to GLORIA MILLER. PHIL FULCO leaves a box of band-aids to the girls who go around collecting cuts. DONALD KERBS wills his Bermuda ding dong” bell to HENRY WITZ. CHARLETTE HECHTL leaves her math ability to someone who wants to pass by the skin of their teeth. MARTHA CRAWFORD wills the slippery waxed halls after vacation, the 48 degrees temp- eratures in her room on a cold day, and the voice of Mr. Wellon over the PA system at 8:33 every morning to the next Senior Class. MARIE ANTON- ETTI wills the cafeteria lunches to anyone who wants them. GERALDINE WHITE wills a nice si- lent class to Miss Mills . MIKE CASAMASSINA leaves his Mambo and Cha Cha shoes and hat to JOHNNY FRANCO if he learns the Cha Cha. GUY FUCCI wills his curly hair to STEVE DENEF- SKI. MARY FULLER leaves all the straight pins used for the Fuller Buttons” to some deserving Home Economics Major. EVERETT BOCCAFOLA wills his intermedi- ate book to anyone brave enough to take it. GENE NYE wills all his fun doing the school shows to some ham” who wants to have fun. JUNE CON- NOR leaves all her freckles to MARILYN ZEI- HER’S collection. JUDY PETREE wills the anx- ieties and joys of the Black Team to the future Black Teams. BONNIE POITRAS wills her bottle of aspirin to next year’s yearbook editor. We nominate and appoint Mr. Leon J. Galloway, executor of this our will and testament. In witness, whereof, we have set our bond and seal this 3r( dav of June 1957. Roapoctfolly «ubmittod, Tho Sanior Coit Class Officers of 1958 President, Ricliard Stillman Secretary, Joy Watson Vice President, Sue Brody Treasurer, Barbara Botto JUNIORS Our juniors are of varied sorts, Some go for plays, Some go for sports. Some favor Naso, Some like Munch, But mostly juniors just like lunch. In the halls they congregate And worry teachers when they're late. So, in conclusion, we might say. It must be fun to be that way! Junior Homeroom I f«u� i H Cali 5 t of 'iKC hij nawC is Wa-fK� vuj kc 0 doir.g iwp«v jana � «f I 4- •. r faticj UO-S -I'hc Junior Homeroom uioojauiojj joiunp WOJJ. jpoo i 'u� -o x®u f4-I N Junior Homeroom Vio w wi+Koui- OC p ro Class Officers of 1959 President, Leo Kanawada Vice President, Joe Naso Secretary, Sara Hirsch Treasurer, Betty Anne Caesar SOPHOMORES The sophomore is the one in school who, Webster states, is a wise fool He never gets his homework done And only thinks of having fun He always feels that he knows best Until the day there comes a test. So after all, you can’t expect To give a sophomore much respect. Although he seems a sorry lot We were the same once, were we not? Sophomore Homeroom P«o r Pcrlu, h if b U iiC rfc n ou“t of w U i« bloiSfiS w t rt p mi • Sophomore Ho e om It‘x j1onda.rd ( uip mt� + in Joint. 4o Mo+k clot tj « f. Sophomore Homeroom 1+ «olsX irVre 1.0 O-sp Znt COfiS ump“froh| 4kt f Call � 4 retl( ch; olL Sophomore Homeroom Sophomore Homeroom Well youVt bten m • ■ • o r k a. c � - —=- [•nr irjx W_— | a flusT [)t Some, Sor h of dwtlVmj. 7 Sophomore Homeroom Sophomore Homeroom Yearbook Staff Seated: Elizabeth Munkrl, Irent A It hausen, Anne Schtavone, Bonnie Poitraj, Dr, R. L. Dart Mtkee Campanelli, Hal Fritehman, Mary Woods, Judy Petree, Dotty Benson. Standing: Jean Perry, Judy Tubner, Pat Heney, Victoria Praster, Alan Levitt, Barbara Clark Alice Sitler, Peter Bimstein, Dotty Arthofer, Nancy Middlemost, Judy Wycof, Nancy Neflia, Maureen Werner. Editor In Chief ____________________________ Bonnie Poitras Art Editors______________________ Lizz Munkel, Judy Teubuer Advisor ........................................ Dr. R. L. Dart This years issue of the Comet yearbook has included many changes over books from previous years. . oproximately 40 additional pages have been added and the staff has tried .o include all departments of the high school as well as an enlarged section for our friends the advertisers. Under the direction of the editor- in-chief a staff of twelve Seniors with twelve Juniors as individual assistants, has worked long and hard to bring you a book filled with past memories, present appreciation, and en- joyment far into the future. Newspaper Seated (L-R) Lucille { 01110111, Victoria Penner, Ann Panlch, Phyllis Casino, Dr. R. L. Dartt. Mickey campanelli. Shari Schwartz, Ruth Oladsky, Priscilla Tedesco. Standing, first row (L-R) Anita Uhllch, Ronnl Gardner, Pat Fuchs, Judy Teubner. Jeanette Fardy. Bonnie Poltras, Janice Igoe, Maureen Werner, Virginia Mullln. Marcia Rubinstein, Kay Proctor. Virginia Mohr. Antoinette Zaaa. Top row (L-R) Elizabeth Bemlng, Florence Ziegler, Judy Petree, Hal Frlschman, Fred Dehler, Bob Wiltae, Rita Mallett, Betty Sabatella, Mary Woods. Judy FarrelL NEWSPAPER Telling the Hicksville story in words and pictures is the job of our Comet. We have strived to keep the student body informed on school news and offer reading enjoyment. We tried to accomplish this with publication of fifteen is- sues this year. Our reporters constantly scouted the school for news to interest all Hicks- ville High students. Covering social events, club news, sports contests and interviewing students of the month were some of the assignments. This year the Comet activities stemmed from the newly created Journalism classes. This subject will be taught on three grade levels by 1959- Under Ad- visor Dr. R. L. Dartt the publication will be closely related to the Journalism classes, to provide practical experience for students who plan careers in writ-- ing. Hi - Y OFFICERS of the CLUB President.........................................Mary Fuller Vice President...................................Judy Wycoff Secretary.........................................Judy Petree Treasurer......................................Barbara Joseph Chaplain ....................................... Cathi Gillette Historian.......................................Bonnie Poitras This girls club is rated high among the other clubs in Hicksville High because of its willingness to cooperate. There are no requirements neces- sary to join this club, only the desire to be useful. The Club is sponsored by the Y. M. C A. and gives the members the opportunities for wholesome fun. These girls gain enjoyment from doing charitable acts as well. Key Club During the three years of its existence in Hicksville High School, the Key Club has carried out its purpose to serve our school and community better each year than the preceding year. Through its many activities and projects it has not only fulfilled its main purpose but has benefited many other causes. Each member of the Key Club benefits through the publicity from good and hard work it has done. This year, under the guidance of Mr. Patrick Naso and its president, George Ritzier, the club has again gained the respect of the whole student body. Each year, through the sale of candy, they have been able to donate money to St. Giles Home for Crippled Chil- dren and to other charitable causes. Service Club The Service Club, next to the honor society, is the highest award one can obtain during his high school years. Open to any Sophomore, Junior or Senior, the Service Club tries to promote school spirit by encouraging students to take an interest in school activities. Each year a point system is set up by members who were elected during the previous year. Under this system, every activity aside from sports is alloted a certain number of points. When a student reaches 100 points or better, he receives an application for membership in the group. Each ap- plication is individually checked as well as discussed by the club. This year Carol Conroy was elected president of the Club. Victoria Penner was elected vice-president, while Priscilla Tcdesco was elected secretary. Service Club members, proud wearers of the orange H” with S or SC inscribed on it, deserve praise and recognition for their active part in student — administration relations. National Honor Society The National Honor Society is composed of students who have proven their leadership, citizenship, and service, as well as having maintained a high scholastic average throughout high school, and who have a well rounded personality. The honor of being a member befalls some Juniors in their Junior year, and many as Seniors in their Senior year. The emblem of the National Honor Society is a gold key with a torch and the letters SLCS inscribed upon it. Much praise is due for those students who each year are elected to it, fo it is the highest honor a graduating student may hold. Top row. left to right- H. Uss, E. Ehrstedt, F. Tawz, P. Scalzettl, P. Swlck, H. Borley, W. Schuleln, T. Tuchaew. P. Kubiak, D. Krasner, H. FYlschman, G. Nye, P. Mayer, A. Davenport, H. SUberllng, R. Stillman. Third row from bottom- N. Hicks, N. Mlddlemast, I. Althauaen, C. Oonroy, R. Metziaar, D. Kerbs, D. Sell, L. Lamareaux, J. Petree, S. Miller. Second row from bottom- S. Brody, D. Ylgdal, D. Schultz, C. Swaryczewska, L. Rosen, Lipschutz, B. Glass, D. Downey, L. Strlngham, J. Zimmerman, H. Dwyer. Bottom row- E. Gorman, P. Schilling, M. Subrek, M. Fuller, J. Smith, B. Sabatella. J. Wet- terau. J. Norton. Local Honor Society The Local Honor Society is an agency of students in Senior High School who bear an average of 90% or better in all of their subjects and have no failures during the ten week period under consideration. In order to obtain this high average, a student applies himself to his school work. Many of the students in the honor society are students who are taking a very active part in many extra curricular activities. Student Council With the guidance and encouragement of our new principal, Mr. Leon J. Galloway, a student council has been established in Hicksville High School during the 1956 -57 season. The members have been working hard, striving for the all-important student government. Mary Fuller, president of the senior class, has done an excellent job in helping to achieve this goal, assisted by other senior class officers: Ginny Mohr, Joan Magee, and Alice Sitler. Together with homeroom dele- gates, a student council was formed. The council officers are Mary Fuller, president, Ginny Mohr, vice president, and Barbara Botto, secretary. Meet- ings were held weekly, under the supervision of Mr. Ray Rusch, faculty advisor. The delegates were able to discuss school situations, and report back to their homerooms. They have succeeded in organizing a student-run assembly, one step along the path to a student government. With the foundation now established, u is up to the lower classmen to carry on and build Hicksville High School to a top-a high school governed by the students, guided by the faculty. Bottom row (L-R) Brandt Sitler Mohr Puller Botto Hectl Neglla Fardy 2nd row (L-R) Baden Flanagan Di Tore McCue Watson Walsh Dylewski Conroy 3rd row (L-R) Hardlg Knelder Weldman Bernard Beck Lombardi Van Tassel Back row (L-R) Nelson Pucci Stillman Goldsmith Frlschman Polsenskl Maher DeLorenzo Watkins Round Table Seated L-R : Sabatalla, Hechtl. Rosen. Schiavone, Conroy. Petree. Swlck , Swaryczewska, Poltras Benson. Althausen. Dylewski. Ziegler. Standing L-R: Uss, Meyer. Krasner. Me Intosh. Wetterau, Norton. Lamoureux. Pearce, Hicks.. Kerbs. Tuchsen. PRESIDENT_____________Pierre Swick VICE PRESIDENT Judy Petree SECRETARY ............ Carol Conroy TREASURER Christine Swaryciewski FORUMS CHAIRMAN — Mike Cn LIAISON CHAIRMAN ... Richard Stillman. Round Table is an honorary Cicizenship Education Society which has plan- ned many different activities throughout the year. The club’s main purpose is to stimulate interest in the Citizenship Education field and also initiate Round Table Chapters in other schools. Each member has met certain qualifications before he was eligable for membership. He has achieved both high grades better than 90 in Citizenship Education and satisfactory performance in all other subjects. He has obtained a satisfactory reference sheet and has done work beyond the call of duty in the department. Kneeling; Elaine Sotls, I’leen Stuyvesant, Charlotte Hechtl, Carol Durso, Carol Rocek, Catherine Baker, Nancy Johnson. Middle row; Margaret Shwartz , Joan Lewander, Carol Stuyvesant, Veronica Klbler, Ingrid Stockle, Janet Kremborg-, Eleanor Rompell. Margaret Meyer. Standing; Mrs. Esther Scharer, sponsor; Joan Scott, Maureen Doherty, Odette Phillips, Pauline Backs, Patricia Smith, Barbara Clark, Nancy Neglla, Marion Dagna, Carol Hanlg, Barbara Jud, Diane Mohlenkoff. Shari Schwartz , Dr. J. Mllhauser, school physician. rV Interest in nursing and willingness to serve the sick are prerequisites for membership in this organization. Girls interested in nursing meet to discuss all the oportunities for the Future Nurses of America. The girls share, contribute and gain knowledge about this profession. Members learn fundamental duties and obligations. Being of service to people is one of the major ideals emphasized. During the year the club has attended ''Open House” at the various TrainingSchoolsfor nurses. They held areception for former club members and graduates of H. H, S. who are studying nursing now. They have had guest speakers in from related Health Services, and lectures, speeches films on diseases, and field trips. Future Teachers of America First row; perry, Dlnora. Adams, zelgler. Watkins, Llpschutz. White, Hechtl, Whiteside. Second row: petree. van de Merlin, Hoffman, Bishop, Zimmerman. Smith, Splnettl, Swlerlepski, Stuyvesant, pearce. Third row; wetterau, saueracker, Artbofer, Sadlo, Hammond, Freeh, punickl. Ylgdal. Rosen, Krex. Brill ant. EJigle, Qlannelli, O'Donnell, Heney, Schilling, Beming. OFFICERS Sue Liptchutz...................................President Jane White.............................Vice—President Barbara Botto...................................Treasurer Flo Zeigler............................Corresponding Sec. Dana Adams.................................Recording Sec. Barbara Joseph............................Parliamentarian Charlotte Hechtl................................Historian Pat McGrath.....................................Librarian Kay Watkins..................................Song Leader The Mable Farley Future Teachers of Americe Club is now in its third year at H. H. S. This club, under the guidance of Miss Mildred Clark, has done much to stir up interest in the teaching profession not only in the members but in the whole student body. Through its many activities, the members of the club receive ample opportunity to decide whether or not teaching is the field they are best suited for. This year the F. T. A., and our school played host to the Long Island Future Educators second annual workshop. During this session many speeches and discussions on teaching and colleges took place and ideas for future activities were discussed with members of other F. T. A.. Clubs. Among its other activities and projects, the F. T. A. played host at a Homecoming Tea for the alumnae and planned an assembly program. Audio Visual Club Did you ever see a movie projector wheeling through the halls? Well, look closely and you will see a member of the Audio Visual squad pushing it along. We gain valuable experience and knowledge in the use of a projector, learn- how to run, splice, and reverse a film, as well as learning to operate tape re- corders, opaque projectors, and the wide variety of fine equipment which our school possess. Our advisor, Mr. James Wellon, has helped us to gain this knowledge. Through films, filmstrips, and other audio-visual materials, the world comes into the classroom. Seated: Roueelllaln, Plzziaiello, Cutl, Strehl, Caesar, Korothy, Aclto, Streeter. First row: Mr. Davidson, Appleman, Murgola, The Isa, Farrell, Nyvall. Mr. Wellon. Second row: Federowltz, Neisch, Phillips. Stermer, Stelnman, «evenson, Stahl. Vlllazon Coyle. Third row: Peterman. Ritzier, Green, Poresky. Healy, Anselmo, Muldoon. Peschel, Blrnsteln. Radio Club Arthur Davenport Dave Komloay Bernard Roberta Michael Levine Donald Kerba Peter Blrnateln The amateur radio club, which was established in Hiclcsville High School last year, has had an increase in members, due to a rising interest in radio oper- ation. The main objective of these members is to prepare themselves for an exam- ination which is necessary before becoming an amateur radio operator, other- wise known as a ham.” They learn, through lecture and experimentation, a basic knowledge of radio theory and the international code which is used by ham operators throughout the world. It enables one to speak to various amateurs all over, as well as giving one an understanding of the technical end of radios. Under the supervision of Mr. James Wellon, the club has accomplished their goals, and many of its members are now ham operators. Math Club The Math Club was formed in order co create interest in math and math ca- reers among students of Hicksville High. With Mr. Joseph Laucks and Mr. Jesse Beller supervising, mathletes , as they are called, are learning more advanced math as well as difficult problems in simple arithmetic, algebra and geometry. They tackle problems in calculus and analytical geometry, and are also inter- ested in the slide rule. Some of our H.H.S. mathletes were entered in competi- tion in the Nassau County Interscholastic Math League contest. In this com- petition pupils from various schools compete. Through math club training, many of its members hope to gain college scholarships. French Club Mildred Klein, Barbara Middleton, Kenneth Foran, James Pottrae, Joe Laakjr, Joyce Van de Merlin, Victoria Penner, Richard Dixon, Richard Appelman, Peter Vlnd, Stephen Flnkelatdn Thomas Bean, Jacqueline La Salle, Nancy O’Donnell. FRENCH CLUB This club is under the direction of Miss Ruby Burt and was formed to en- courage the fluent speaking af French and to increase the student’s vocabulary. Many educational devices are used to acquaint the students better with the French civilazation. After each business meeting the remaining part of the session is spent in playing games, listening to a talk by someone who has been to France, or working on a skit. Phi-Chem-Bi This club is one of the newest in the science department at Hicksville High. The Phy-Chem-Bi Club is under the direction of Mr. Raymond Burckley and is open to the students taking any of the four courses offered by the Science De- partment. Members must have above average marks in science and must furnish references as to character and scholarship from their science teachers. The Phy-Chem-Bi Club is responsible for the science displays found in the halls. Club members take many field trips. TBU NBH Latin Club The Latin Club, under the supervision of Mr. Samuel Goldberg, has done a great deal in the past two years. To better acquaint the students of Hicksville High with the language of Ancient Rome, the Latin Club has even rewritten pop- ular songs, including Hound Dog”, into Latin, with results that are frequently amusing. This year the club has continued work in affiliation with The Junior Classical League, The National organization of Latin Clubs. Latin Club Activities: Games, playlets, skits about Ancient Rome; talks and discussions about Roman civilization. Awarding at Commencement of aster- ling silver Junior Classical League Key to the senior graduating with the high- est average for at least three years of Latin. Awarding in June of Magna Cum Laude certificates to superior Latin students in the junior high schools and in senior high school. Variety Club The Variety Club is a professional organization, designed to create and maintain active interest and participation in theater activity at Hicksville High School. These activities include acting, music, dancing, student directing, scene design and stage crew. Student members of this club, who are admitted on a point system requiring 25 points for admittance, sponsor and produce four minor productions and one major production each year. Mrs. Kay Fletcher is Faculty Director, Mr. Donold Holmes, Art Advisor, and Mr. Jesse Beller is our Music Advisor. Girls Chorus The new Girls Chorus pleased everyone with their lovely singing this year. The beautiful quality of their voices was heard at many fine performances. Sixty-five strong, they sang at the Mid-Island Plaza, the railroad station, dur- ing the Christmas program, and at the spring concert. Mixed Chorus The Mixed Chorus this year gave several performances. They sang at the new Mid-Island Shopping Center, the railroad station, and sang carols in the halls at Chridtmas time. The Spring Concert was highligted by selections from Oklahoma. The entire 1st row (Top L-R) Francis Sheridan, Oar; Winter, Richard Gillette. James Cunningham, Carmen Gordon, Jeanne Saeger, Agnes Arthofer, Jane Engle, Margaret Meyer. Nancy Johnson, Steven Rudloff, Ronald Ladhoft, Walter Ritter. 2nd row (L-R) John Clsler, Philip Oakley, Bernard Roberts, Richard Blassberg, Peter Blmsteln, Leslie LeVlnness, Henry Lichtenstein, Florence Ziegler. 3rd row (L-R) Anthony Valenti, Dorothea Hofftnann, Henry Williams, Thomas Salvador, George Meyer, Pa- tricia Pearce, Patricia Sladlsh, John Cunningham. Twlrlere (L-R) Mary Jane Romaet, Eleanor Brender, Carol Loughlin, Dianne Elsemann, Denise Tremblay, Nancy McCue. The Hicksville High School Band plays for all assemblies. The Football band performed at all home and away” games under the direction of Henry M. Gates. With new field formations, the band has also performed at all pep rallies during the football season. This year Hicksville went to the New York State School Music Association Festival Competition in May. The band also has two smaller groups within the larger ensemble: the Dance Band and the Brass Ensemble. The Brass Ensemble performed at the Plaza Center during the Christmas Festival, and also at Jones Institute. The band is under the musical direction of Charles F. Gouse while for the football and marching comittments Henry M. Gates is the director. The Twirling Squad under the captaincy of Carole Loughlin did a marvelous job with their routines and dances at all the football games, pep rallies, and at the spring concert. Hall Cops Seated—Betty Sherin, Marge Meyer, Irene Althausen, Joan Magee, Janet Kremborg, Sue Lip- shutz, Lynn Donovan, Joyce Matalon. First Row—Richie Christiansen, Harry Borley, Agnes Arthofer, Jane Engle, Louise Lamereauz, Joan Yarsinske, Betty McGovern. Second Row—Michael Uss, Gene Olafsen, Bob Weidman, John Hosford, Gerald Levine, Pete Zito, Frank Delaney, Everett Boccafolo. Third Row—Bill Heidt, David Krasner, Bob Wiltse, Pierre Swick, Ted Tuchsen, Bill Coyle, Vic Neisch, Jeff Schwab, Al Reader, Louis Bernard, Walter Probat. Fourth Row—Brooke Nelson, Pete Bimstein, George Weeks, Guy Fucci, Richard Zak, P«t« Nygren, Jack Roberts, Al Lewis, Errol Ehrstadt, Howie Silberling. Air-Fire Wardens This squad is made up of Senior boys whose primary job is to see that the building is cleared as quickly as possible of students and all personel during a drill or an actual fire. Their secondary mission is to locate the fire and notify the authorities. In case of an air raid this squad sees that all persons are in specified shelter areas assigned for use. Seated: John Hosford, Richie Christiansen. Eugene Olafsen. Harry Borley, Ted Tuchsen, Bill Coyle, pete Zito, Frank Delaney, Gerald Levine. Second row: Michael Uss. Pierre Swlck, Larry Phillips, Bill Heidt, David Krasner, Vic Neisch, Gale King, Jeff Schwab, Louis Bernard, Bob Weidman. Third row: Brooke Nelson. Pete Birnstein, Guy Fucci, Richard Zak, A1 Lewis, Pete Nygren, Errol Ehrstadt, William Lenahan, Howie Silberling, Everett Boccafola, Forth row; Russ Campion, Bill Norman, Donald Kerbs, Norman Hicks, jack Roberts, Josh Varet, Stan Miller, peter Foster, Bob Wlltse, Walter probst. Red Cross The Red Cross is known today as one of the most beneficial organ - izations in the United States. Here in Hicksville high school, we too may share in the activities of the mighty Red Cross. Each year one representative from each homeroom is elected. At present there are about forty members in the club. The officers are Patricia Rank el, president, Dolores Pasca, vice - president, and Nancy Staats, secretary. Under the expert and zealous direction of Mrs. Marian Duffet, they have conducted their annual drive quite successfully, and are now planning an international correspondence with European nations to show the contrast between our countries. The Red Cross helps people to work together unselfishly for the wel - fare of others. % % IHuWwfc . Retailing Top to Bottom: (L - R1 George Ritzier. Robert Wood, Matt Oolaaanti. Paul Andrlani. Edward Holmes, Harold Traister, Gerald Levine, Richard Sneckenberg, Robert Hlldbrand, Jeffrey Dyckman. Joan Coleman. Heidi Grlesel. Elizabeth Crossman, Barbara Strockblne. Louis Lombardi, Eric Erlksen, Helene Hutchinson, Joyce Matalon, Eleanor Coryk. Marie Strong, Ann Empting. Winifred Schiller, EUen Katz, Jeanette Beauregard. Diane Mohlenkoff, Mildred PaUadmo. Angela Guldl. Edith McDouall. Marian Mall on, Dolores Zlvlca, Kathy Judge. Fanny Pappas, Phyllis Casino. Judith Farrell. Last year Hicksville High School offered a new course to its students: Retailing. Under the supervision of Mr. A. Knerr, the students learn the art of friendly persuasion. These future salesman and saleswomen of Hicksville learn the factors which will aid them in obtaining the know-how of retailing. To accomplish this the class places the students in part-time jobs at stores of all kinds. Also, the students who are passing all subjects are allowed to take three weeks off from school to work full time in the store of their choice. Beauty Culture There is, in the Metropolitan Area, a need for better and finer beauticians. The course at Hicksville High is based on Job Performance work and Theory work. It takes three years to complete the course at three hours every day. At the end, the girls are prepared to take, if they have met the qualifications, the State Board Examination in Cosmetology. There are unlimited opportunities for the girls in the field of beauty culture. Opportunities are open in such salons as Elizabeth Arden, Helena Rubinstein, Charles of the Ritz, and in department stores. The girls also have opportunities to become receptionists, skin technicians, and managers and directors in large beauty salons. The course takes three years. If students meet the State Board of Cosmetol- ogy qualification, they are then recommended for the State Board Examination. Home Economics HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics classes, under the guidance of Mildred Clark, have had a successful as well as an eventful year. Specialtie s of the classes have been: canning and freezing apples as well as making applesauce for the display cases in Hicksville High; sponsoring the fashion show that was so well enjoyed by the girls in school; entertaining and serving refreshments to the musicians and singers from the Mid-Island Concert Committee; and making Christmas clothing for the Needlework Guild. A course in child development has been added. This course is designed to aid the future nurse or teacher and is especially good for those interested in children. Studies in Home Economics include child study, clothing, textiles, housing, shelter, decorating, and caring for the sick. Susan Marcus. Evelyn Haggerty. Anna Rowehl. Arlene Dunne. Loulae Qarthe. Linda Gavin. Irene Miller, Adele St' 'astro. Auto Shop Most of us when we reach the age of sixteen obtain a driver’s license, and then rush and get a car, be it a ’41 Ford or a ’53 Chevie. If everything with the car is all right, all is well and good; however, if something goes wrong, then it’s a job for Mr. Strodthoff and the boys in the Auto Mechanics Shop. Here the boys fix everything from a faulty clutch pedal to a worn out spark plug. Under the supervision of Mr. Strodthoff. the boys this year, have gone to the Ford Assembly Plant in New Jersey, and to the Auto Show at the Colosse- um in New York City. Complete with all themachinesand tools you’d find in any service station, these future mechanics of the Auto Shop will always be available when some thing goes wrong with your car. First row Joseph Turchlano, Fred Qarthe. Murry Dal lnlo,Micnael CocoUctuo. Second row: Ken Dougherty. Sal Mure. Charles Heyer. William Watson, Robert Dieterich. Joe Maniec, Richard Lambertson. Edwin Froehllch, John Donlon. Third row: Euger.e Qalan. Thomas Nikitas, Charles Marino. Anthony Esgno, George Beck. Robert Burgar. Joseph Pucclarlello, John Holder. John Rosebery. William Ferber, John Colwell, Ralph Przybyszewskl, Bruce Mentnech. Alan Rome, George Weeks. Electric Shop VOCATIONAL ELECTRICITY The Vocational Electricity course offers the students opportunities in the field of electrical construction, line construction, cable installation, signal systems, light and power systems, electric motor maintenance and repair and service. The students work in the shop learning all phases of residential wiring, and proper use of electrical measuring instrument and repair and servicing of electric motors. The student also takes a related technical course along with his shop course. This familiarizes him with A.C. and D.G. theory, laws of elec- tricity and mechanical and chemical uses of producing electricity. Standing (L - R) J. Wlchmann. A. Thelrae, P. Selth, T. Bressemann. J. Boccafola, W. Van Cise, D. DeMattla, M. Burnside, G. Lang, R. Nywall, F. Cannizzaro. Bottom row: R. Glans ate, Mr. Sanfratello, G. Rlune, B. DeLavore, R. Hartmaler, B. Van Tassel, O. Magee, D. Van Cise. Metal Shop The Metal Shop, instructed by Mr. Francis Ganley, is one of the most pro- gressive courses on the industrial art level. All the work is done on metal and the students make hammers, screw drivers, and items which are poured into a foundry using molten metal. Other art metal projects which are made include ashtrays, candy dishes, and bracelets using copper, brass and aluminum. The students also learn the properties of metal, for example; how iron is made, how steel is made and the types of steel. The course is designed only to familiarize the student with metals and the metal working industry. Print Shop This picture continues the way the High School print shop looks with the 1st year boys at their stations. Starting left rear—Stanley Harbison yearbook ad composition and printing. Ron- nie Cappuccio, school production printing. Andrew Antonawich, (at stone) school print- ing. Gary de Felice yearbook varityper (a new $2,700 cold type machine). James Ara- goncillo, yearbook offset pressman and plate making. At Mv. Adams (printing instruc- tor) left at press is David Bourque linotype operator for yearbook (linotype is a machine which sets type in slugs—a new one would have cost $14,000) . At stone James Klewicki, school printing. Eugene Me Namara at stone, school printing. At banks in bottom of picture is Louis Notaro, Noel Richov, Harry Pietras, school printing. At lino, type, Walter Nygren Comet offset pressman and plate maker. It is to be noted that all boys spent many hours collating, wrapping, type distribu- tion on the “Comet”. Variety Show Marty Watkins Carol Conroy Rita Bianchl Mary Woods Gene Nye The SRO (Standing Room Only) sign is ample significance of a box office hit on Broadway. So it was in Hiclcsville High on the three nights of our Variety Show, Cornpone to Caviar,” a cast-written comedy featuring a small-town-boy makes-good plot. It uncovered the hidden talents of many students, and displayed the well-known abilities of hoofers, Marty Watkins, Carol Conroy, Gene Nye, and Mary Wood. Dot Sell had the thankless chore of student director and facto- tum. With the combined efforts of faculty directors, Mrs. Kay Fletcher, Mr. Jesse Beller, and Mr. Donald Holmes, the unglorified, rigid rehearsals emerged into the most successful variety show the students of Hicksville have ever wit- nessed. Variety Show Christmas Play As the curcain came down on our annual Christmas assembly program, it brought to a close one of the best Senior Class productions of this year. The program began with Bible reading and a prayer, followed by a Christmas Greet- ing given by Principal Mr. L.J. Galloway. A few traditional Christmas selec- tions were then played by our new Orchestra, the Band, and the Brass Ensem- ble. The Girl's Chorus also sang favorite Carols. This was followed by a well-presented rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.” Under the direction of Mrs. Kay Fletcher, the entire Senior cast brought to the audience the deep meaning of this traditional story. A very good portrayal of Scrooge was given by Gene Nye. The lighting, sound effects, and the little minor side touches gave the show an almost professional qualitv. The play, was further strengthened during the finale by the lighting of the Christmas tree and the singing of Silent Night” by the Mixed Chorus. Christmas Play Cast Senior Play YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU” the successful Hsrt-Ksufmsnn Broad- way hie, was represented by the senior class of Hicksville High School on March 15 and 16. Under the direction of Mrs. Kay Fletcher and the help of Mr. Donald Holmes, it was likewise a success at Hicksville. The comedy deals with the antics of a noncomforming family who live on Grandpa’s property income. The old man was splendidly characterized by Gene Nye. In their living room plays are written, firecrackers are tested, ballet is prac- ticed, snakes are raised, and a printing press is operated. The love angle featured Wendy Karen, playing Alice Sycamore and Bill Heidt, playing Tony Kirby. Dorothy Sell played the hilarious Penny Sycamore, and Jeffery Schwab, her husband. Rita Bianchi was seen as the dance-struck daughter, along with Pierre Swick, her musical husband. The family friend and free-loader, Kholenkov, was portrayed by Marty Watkins. Mary Wood, the affectionate maid, Steven Goldsmith, her boy friend, Hal Frischman, Lizz Munkel, and Edith McDouall all added to the enjoyment of the production. Irene Althausen, student director, and her assistant, Alice Sitler were also invaluable aids to the success of this year’s Senior Play. Senior Play Hicksville High School has the distinction of being the first school on Long Island to attempt the famous Rogers-Hamerstein musical, Oklahoma! Brooke Nelson, in his first straight musical role, played Curly, the cowboy in love with Laurie, alias Carol Conroy. Gene Nye and Rita Bianchi were a Sensation as Will Parker and Ado Annie. Flo Seigler, a newcomer to Hicksville’s stage, characterized the unforgettable Aunt Eller. Ali Hakim, the comical peddler, was excellently portrayed by Hal Frishman. Bob Wiltse was also excellent in his role as Jud. Once again, Dorothy Sell worked diligently at her role as student director, assisted by Wendy Karen. Under the direction of Mr. Raphael Kosakoff, the supervisor, and Mrs. Kay Fletcher, dramatic instructor, the cast emerged with an almost pro- fessional production. Operetta Carol Conroy Rrookr Ntlson Row One, (Left to Right)—Kenneth Malm, Eugene Zaza, John Magee, John Dounelia, Mickey Alogrune, James Barton, Richard Zarczynaki, Eddie Zivica, Frank Petrie, Richard Proffe, Larry Knieter, Bill Wright, Anthony Toschano, Steve Peachel, Coach Dean. Row Two (Right to Left)—Coach Anderson, Eugene Vetter, George Gilligan, James Kelly, Johnny Lorenzo, Charlie Maggio, Marty Polsenski, Richard Stillman, Joe Naso, John Ro- berts, Victor Sahadachny, Coach Petro, Ted Grieve, Robert Robinson, Steve Dunefsky, Leo Kanawada, Larry Slofkin, Bill Fink, Fritz PawKtschek. Victor Platan? , The 1956 season was one of awakening for the Comet football team. Under a new coaching staff, consisting of Howie Bowers, Ed Petro and Bill Anderson, the Hicksville eleven made up for the recent seasons in which their record has not been outstanding. New talent was unearthed, and re- newed respect for the Comets prowess was instilled in visiting squads. While Hicksville High won no championships, it made a good showing, losing only to undefeated teams. Hicksville’s first game resulted in a 13-13 tie with East Meadow’s Jets. The Comets then blanked the Oyster Bay grid machine, 26-0. The Orange and Black lost to Bethpage 7-20, Garden C.ty 7-27, and Westbury 0-14, be- fore they bounced back into the win column by trouncing Levittown s Panthers, 13-7. Successive victories over Roslyn, 49-0, and Farmingdale 12-7, rounded out a season Hicksville can be proud of! Basketball Kneeling; B SoUn. J. Robero. M. Moszkow. L. Kneiter. T Reuter, L. Bernard, H. Uttmen. Stmnding: K. M� lm ( manager), D. Van Cite, P. Petrie, P. Nygren. J. Magee, S. Di Lorenzo, I. Grots' Coach, Ed. Petto. 1957 was a year for success for the Hicksvillr High basketball team. The team emerged victorious with a league record of 8-1, losing only to Oyster Bay. Under Coach Ed Petro, the Cagers won the Eastern Division Championship of the North Shore League for their school, but once again were stymied in their quest of the county championship. J.V. Basketball Top Row: J. PlzzareUl. L. slofkln. P. Pawlltschek, R. Sealj. 8. Peschel. Coach- Mr. Maair. Middle Row: P. Lomenzo, E. Estes, C. Clair, B. Fink. Bottom Row: G. Lalne, M. Angllm, B. Van else, O.DeFeUce,L. Pelresteln. Missing from picture: J. Naso, L. Kanawada. This year introduced a new coach for the Junior Varsity, John Mazur, and eleven veterens from the previous year’s freshman team. Masterly coaching gave the team a memorable league record of 8-1, losing only to Farmingdale, and winning the Junior Varsity Eastern Division League for Hicksville. Credit is given to Fritz Pawlitschek for his invaluable rebounding and shoot ing, and to Larry Slofkin for his high scoring in many games. Good footwork by Joe Naso and ball handling by Mickey Anglim aided the team in their vic- tories. Assistance by Gary DeFelice, Steve Peschel, Leo Kanawada, George Laine.Phil Lomenzo, Bill Fink, Lenny Feirestein, and Billy Van Cise was also responsible for the many wins Tennis Track Varsity Baseball J.V. Baseball Bowling Top: P. Strehl, D. Stillman, V. Neiach, I. Cohen, R. Brown, P. Anselmo, R. Campion, G. Kelly. Bottom: J. Wiae, J. Hotford, J. Poitras, J. Goldatone, S. Sica, P. Seith. Manhasset, where all the North Shore bowling games were played, is a place that Hicksville High Keglers will want to forget. Hicksville’s bowling squad, although stocked with some very promising talent, had what seemed to be a bad case of compe- titive jitters during their season. The squads’ hard luck string ran as follows: Crreat Neck 5-0, Sea Cliff 5-0, Island Trees 4-1, Garden City 5-0, Port Washington 4-1 and Koslyn 5-0. Coach Howie Bowers hopes the team will get back on the alley and roll victory Hicksville’s way next year. Wrestling Top—C. Gemundt, R. Z.rciyn.ki, J. Greve, J. Lorenro, G. Yetter. A. D Rok. Middle___Coach Robert., Roddy, B. McNeill, J. Gr.ndy, A. M gil. W. Carpente Bottom—B. Otten, B. Weidiman, F. Pachin, H. Olif.ky, B. Brady, B. Wright. 1957 was the year in which Hicksville High matmen brought initial success and recognition to the school and their coach, Mr. Merton Roberts. The team compi e a commendable record of seven wins and five losses. Because of their record eleven mem- bers of the squad were given a chance to compete in the North Shore Wrestling I ourna- me t. Bob Otten and Ted Greve were fortunate enough to capture medals tor fourth and second place, respectively. Hicksville’s grapplers, although inexperienced, have done a superb job of making wrestling a “big time” sport at the school. Soccer Golf Cheer Leaders Left ninnv Mohr (caot ) Pat Paton Pat McGrath Dottle Benson Betty Sabatella Lizz Kftlnkel oan Magee Annette D'Amato Barbara Botto Cathl Gillette (Co-CapU Among our school’s most valuable assets are our cheerleaders. This group of twenty specially selected girls has led our students in cheers for the support of our teams. The girls work hard tn origtnating and perfecttng the various cheers and songs. Their efforts are appreciated by the entire student body As a service to the community, they assisted the Kiwams Club at its annual kids day. Leaders Club First Row: Glnny Mohr (Pres.' Second Row: Judy Wycoff (Vice Pres.). Dottle Benson (Sec.), Judy Petree (Tress.) Third Row: Csthl Gillette, Pst Pston, Bsrbsrs Botto, Bonnie Poltrss, Jsnet Wilson, Miss Franks (Advisor) Fourth Row: Nsncy Neglla, Janice Tsvormlns, Joan Magee. Carol Conroy, Pst McGrath, Annette D’Amato, Kay Muench. Fifth Row: Corky Strong, Gloria West, Jsne White, Joy Watson, Nancy Mlddlemast. Dana Adams, Betty Sabatella, Barbara Joseph, Llzz Munkel. Sue Brody. The Girls Leaders Club, composed of twenty-six members, is prominent among the service organizations of the school. Qualifications for membership include leadership, character, participation in sports, and a good scholastic average. Annually, the Leaders Club sponsors two main events of the school year: the Winter Carnival Dance, proceeds from which go to a Leaders Club scholar- ship for a senior girl going to a four-year college, and Girls Sports Nite, pro- ceeds from which provide two scholarships of $150 for two senior girls going to a four-year college. Other highlights are games with the Alumnae and the annual beach picnic at the close of the school year. The girls attribute much of the success of the club to the assistance and guidance of Miss Gloria Franke, their advisor. J.V. Hockey Varsity Hockey This year the Girls Varsity hockey team of H.H.S. has won recognition as a successful, undefeated team. During the ’56 season the Varsity won five games and tied four games. On October 27, our team participated in the annual Round Robin Tournament held at East Meadow. The girls displayed their fine team work and retained the championship for Hicksville. The members were selected for the All Long Island School Girl Team by the Long Island Field Hockey Association. The team's success is attributed to the fine coaching of Miss Gloria Franke with the assistance of Miss Jane Gardner. Co-operation , good sportsmanship and the will to win have made possible this outstanding team. Class Teams Basketball Bowling Archery This fall several of our girls partici- pated in archery. They learned the basic rudiments and practiced for accuracy. Dur- ing the spring, competition was held with other schools, and there was a tournament for the girls at H. H. S. GIRLS’ SPORTSNITE It is 8 o’ clock April 13. The doors of Hicksville High School’s gymnasium open, marking the beginning of one of the biggest events of the school year. Girls’ Sports Nite has begun, and the results of many months hard work and planning are presented to an audience of some 1500 people. The Orange Team, with Captain Judy Wycoff, and Black Team, with Captain Judy Petree are about to present their entrances. The lights dim, a hush falls over the audience, and the show begins! A land of fantasy created from legendary songs com- bined with spirit and pep is the Orange Team’s “Foster Fantasia”. Stephen Foster’s carefully selected songs create lively and sincere scenes. “Oh! Susanna” characterizes the arriving of the Forty-Niners in their Conestoga wagon. As they sit around their huge campfire, humming and clapping for the dancers, the spirit expands over all. Listen! Can you hear the singing of Swanee River? Yes, the showboat is arriving and the Southerners wait ex- citedly on the dock. Just a few moments more and the show will begin. The rumble of drums in the distance and suddenly the Union and Confederate soldiers arrive and march together to “Dixie.” About face, to the rear march, halt, two-three-four! The General commands the soldiers as they execute their drills. A fantasy cannot be complete without familiar char- acters such as Old Black Joe, Topsy and Little Eva with her golden hair. A golden chariot arrives drawn by six beautiful angels as Old Black Joe and Little Eva leave this earth to the soft music of “Swing Lo Sweet Chariot.” Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn, and the scarecrows in the mea- dows also come before us. To complete our fantasia each of Foster’s most famous songs is characterized in a tribute to the “Spirit of Foster.” Colorful daffodils and bright spring flowers be- deck the float, paying tribute to the greatest of all folk- song writers. Next, the Black Team enters to present its theme; “The Wonders of Disney.” Having introduced himself Jimminy Cricket takes us on a visit to the land of Frontier, Tomorrow, Adventure, and Fantasy. Pioneers who will face many obstacles and hardships before they settle arc seen traveling through the wilder- ness. They are led by one of the most famous leaders, Davy Crockett. After driving hostile Indians they sing a song praising their leader, “Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier.” We now leave the past for the future. Although it seems unimaginable that we will meet inhabitants of distant planets, we must remember that today was the tomorrow of yesterday! The Black Team presents its in- terpretation of the first landing of a rocket ship with friendship as the theme of the skit. Jimminy takes us next to Adventureland, where God’s work is shown in all its glory and splendor. With the singing of “It’s a Lovely Day Today” gaily colored flowers wake and softly sway in a gentle, warm breeze. We finally arrive at the happiest land of all, Fantasy- land, where people of all ages discard their woes and troubles and put on bright smiles. Jimminy is assisted by the mischievous Tinkerbell. We see Donald, Mickey, and Goofy. The Seven Dwarfs and Snow White gaily sing “Hi-Ho,” and Peter Pan seems to have caught Captain Hook. As usual the Mad Hatter, Alice, and the March Hare come in late. There’s the beating of a drum, and twenty-four gigantic cards march erectly and stand at at- tention. Finally the Fairy Godmother changes Pinnochio from wood to a real little boy. l'he entrances completed, it is now time for all sports to begin. The cheerleaders in their bright uniforms are heard yelling peppy yeah’s and rah’s for the victory of their team. One by one the contests are held—Reg- ular Relay Races, Volleyball, Deck Tennis, Calisthenics, Basketball, Stunts and Tumbling, Novelty Races, Tug of War, and Mass Volleyball. At this time the keynote event of the evening, a spec- tacular demonstration, is given by the Girls Leaders Club. The girls in their sparkling white uniforms march through various routines and drills, displaying perfect rhythm, co- ordination and cooperation. With the gym in darkness, the glow of the illuminated Indian clubs present thirty-two girls moving as one. The highlight of the demonstration is the fascinating turning of a giant pinwheel. The big event is over, and the tired but happy girls go home, knowing that their evening was a success. Black Team Cheerleaders Sports Nite Orange Team Cheerleaders Black Team Tumbling Orange Team Tumbling Sports Nite Scene From Orange Team Entrance Scenes From Black Team Entrance J. Petree Black Team Captain V. Mohr Leaden Pres. J. Wycoff Orange Team Captain iiCiigiiiiiiiMiiiiaiiniiEia DELMA STUDIOS 521 Fifth Ave. New York, N. Y. O Our Official Yearbook Photographer o Main Office and Laboratory 9 W. 20th St. New York 11, N.Y. Telephone: WAtkins 9-1880 Compliments of Compliments of BROOKS STATIONERS Inc. HOLDEN’S STATIONERY 224 Old Country Road 100 Broadway Hicksville, N. Y. Hicksville, N. Y. Wc 1-1249 VVElls 1-0984 By Appointment Only THE COSMOPOLITAN BEAUTY SALON EDWARD E. TEVERINI, Proprietor 20 West Marie St. Hicksville, N.Y. OVerbrook 1-1160 BEN’S TIRE STORES U.S. ROYAL TIRES BATTERIES It'hotcsale Distributors Discount Prices 6 Jerusalem Avenue Hicksville, N. Y. At L.I. R.R. Station Terms Arranged r Temptingly Delicious” Always a Treat ! 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Ray Adams and the boys of the High School Vocational Print Shop, See page 4 and 138. The Editors