Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Cedarhurst, NY)

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0F TIMES BEMEMBEIIEII UNE 22fa memorable day for the class of '59, Commencement had arrived. A casual onlooker might have found it difhcult to recognize, in those seasoned vet- erans, the same students who had filed ap- prehensively to freshman English class in September, 1955. Soon the youthful class of '59 elected its ofhcers: Mr. Caponi, class adviser: Victor Hazan, presidentg Rosemary De-Palma, vice president, Frank Ashby, sec- retary, and Mary Ann Marcantonio, treas- urer. worlds for the class to conquer. Head war- riors were Mr. Clenday, adviser: Victor Hazan, president, Gil Kaplan, vice presi- dent, Joyce Sparks, secretary, and Mike Rothenberg, treasurer. Class jewelry-to buy or not to buy, and what to buyf-was a pressing problem. A climax to the year's social events was the ,lunior Prom, with the gymnasium converted into a lavish cruise ship. Ry September, 1958, the end was in sight. Somewhere between college applications, At the freshman hop, ,59ers had an oppor- tunity to become better acquainted with their classmates. By early November, the Lawrence Tornadoes were proving to be fierce contenders for the Triple-A crown. 'Tm failing geometry, was a prevalent wail, but the athletic events, club activities, and gala sophomore hop compensated. Elec- tions resulted in the choice of Mr. Doyle, adviserg Harold Avent, presidentg Joyce Sparks, vice president, Richard Catropa., sec- retaryg and Victor Hazan, treasurer. Silas lllarncr, Julius Caesar. and other lit- erary greats had become a thing of the past as junior year rolled around, presenting new Sussman, Hazan, Mr. Daly, Nhwhmy Rodwnhmg. boards, and senior themes, the seniors found time to elect Mr. Daly, adviserg Victor Ha- zan, president, Mike Rothenberg, vice presi- dent, Mike B. Mosher, treasurer, and Lewis Sussman, secretary. Highlighting the football season was the televised game between Lawrence and Bald- win, with the Tornadoes winning a smashing victory. It was a senior's duty to be dignified, and dignified he was, as a student teacher on senior day, as a magazine salesman in No- vember, and as a participant in the .lune Night ceremonies. The senior prom, the final step in a long climb, was the high spot of the year's social events.

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HUNOR SPEAKERS AINTAINING a remarkable average of 96.58, Michael B. Mosher has achieved the valedictory position. Recognized as an active and industrious individual, he has dis- tinguished himself in extra-curricular, as well as scholastic activities. 'Characterizing his ac- complishments are his prominent positions as president of Honor Society, co-captain of Marshals, treasurer of the senior class, and Lawrencian senior write-up editor. Witll his outstanding ability and perseverance, Michael is sure to achieve his desired goals. HIRD honor speaker is Stephen Lang- fur, whose average is 95.68. An active member in school and local functions, he has brought great credit to his school. The posi- tion for which he is most noted, however, is that of Sports Editor of the Mental Pabulum. Stephen is preparing for a career in creative writing. With his literary, artistic, and ora- torical talents, he has the necessary ingre- dients to make whatever he wants a reality. ALUTATORIAN of the class Barbara Rubin has maintained an average of 95.88. A member of Buskins, the Marshals, and Honor Society, officer of Latin and French Clubs, as well as co-Literary Editor of the Mental Pabulum, Barbara has had a very busy and exciting four years. Remark- able as it may seem, this versatile young lady has found time to partake in the various sports offered and to reach the Honor Team in basketball and tennis. Judging from her past., a rosy future lies ahead. Q S s