Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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MARJORIE HENDERSON brings to one's mind the picture of a girl with a winning personality, who has been with the class of 735 since its entrance into high school. She has taken advantage of every opportunity to prove herself one of its loyal sup- porters. Marjorie has helped to edit many of the school publications, among them the Oracle, the Flashes, and Outlook, She confesses that she enjoys reading the funnies imme-nsely. Marge says that her main ambition is to become a steno- grapher or a comptometer operator. Marjorie is musically inclined, and she con- tributed her melodious voice to the Girls Chorus during her last three years in Malverne High School. This year in the Fourth Annual Musicale she san: in a duet from the opera uC'armen. VIOLET HIGBIE, known to most of us as Vi, is a well known personality in Malverne. Her cheery smile and friendly disposition have endeared her to many of us. When a helping hand is needed. Vi iis always ready to offer her services. Her greatest ambition is to be a singer, although she intends to become a linotype operator after leaving school. She was a member of the Dramatic Club for four years. All of Vi's attention, however, is not centered on developing her histrionic ability, for she participated in volley ball, soccer, and swimming. Of the three sports she is most partial to swimming, and throughout each summer revels in her favorite pastime. MARION HOLTON, valedictorian of the class of '35, is known especially for her excellent scholastic record. Besides having won an honor certificate every sem- ester, she had the added distinction of being elected to the National Honor Society in her junior year. In her freshman and sopihomore years this versatile young lady was vice-president of her class, and in her seniior year was chairman of the candy committee and circulation manager of the Oracle, ,Although she was verv active in the Dramatic. French, and Humane Clubs, Marion's main in- terest lies in music, and she was accompanist for the Girls Chorus during her entire four years. Marion's ambition is to attend a conservatory and make music her career. LILLIAN HOTANEN - Two old proverbs explain. this little girl - Silence is goldenf' and All good things come in small packages. Lillian, known to her friends as Tiny, achieved many honors in her four years stay in Malverne. She participated in class and club activities, and her tiny figure occupied a place in volley ball and baseball for two years. She studied in the commercial field and intends to further her practical education in a business school, where she will study to become a secretary. Besides acting as treasurer of the Home Economics Club. she was chairman of the entertainment committee for the club's highly successful tea dance. Lillian, quiet and self-contained, has been a valuable asset to Malverne classes and organizations. ROSLYN JACKSON was for three consecutive years a member of the Oracle staff and for two years served on the Mule staff. During her last year she wrote for the Flashes in her journalism course. She was active in girls athletics, in which she was hiking manager for three years, and a member of the baseball and soccer squads. Last year Roslyn was a member of the band. The Dlramatic Club claimed her for three years, and she appeared in Thank You Doctor in the P. T. A. play tournament during her junior year. She was also treasurer of the Art Club for one term. To be a dietitian is Roslyn's ambition, andi after she graduates she wants to attend some school to further her knowledge of this subject. PAUL JENKINS is a cheery lad who aspires to two goals in life, o-ne to be an accomplished singer. the other a commercial artist. He showed his outstanding dramatic ability in The Other Side, t'The Falcon, Theme Song for the Married, Digging Up the Dirt, Young Americaf' and At Night All Cats Are Gray Besides being president of the Dramatic Club, 'he was vice-president of the Art Club and a member of the Advisory Council for assembly programs. He played football during his sophomore, junior, and senior years and contributed to Campus Chatter illustrated fashion notes for the sartorial edification of the male contin- gent of Malverne High. However, Paul's chief claim to fame will always be for his acting ability. I2

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BERTRAM FUSELEHR, known as Bert to his many friends, held the important position of president of the class of 1935. During his senior year he served the school as an active member of the Advisory Council and as a member of the cir- culation department on the business staff of the Oracle He was a member of the Aviation Club for two years, during one of which he held the office of treasurer. Bert received ho-nor certificates in his freshman and sophomore years. Not content with these activities. Bert wrestled for Malverne in the 145 pound class at the South Shore Athletic Wrestling Tournament in 1934. He is well known for his zzbilityblas a piarist in the Varsity Club Orchestra, and as a player in several :ssem ies. ' BRIAN GALE has been very active in journalism. He was the associate editor of the Vacuum Cleaner, and his work as a member of the Mule and Flashes,' staffs was of the best. In his senior vear Brian took considerable interest in dra- matics, participating in several assembly plays. He also played a character role in the senior play Digging Up the Dirt. He is the composer of both the words and the music of Mountains, which was sung by a trio in the 1935 Musicale. He has also written several poems that have been published in both local and school papers. He is well-versed on general topics, especially archeology, and is noted for his vo- luminous vocabularv. There are high hopes for Brian's success, since he possesses intelligence, ambition, and ability. WILLIAM GENTES will be remembered for his side-splitting essays and hair- raising oral topics. Everyone agrees that his compositions are equal to those of Benchley. He has written for both the Vacuum Cleaner and Flashes He is extremely proud of the certificate he received for 100W attendance in 1934. Bill not only went out for track, but was assistant manager of the football team, and an active member of the Humane Club. His entertainment at assembly programs caused much hilarity, especially when he donned a beard for the Oracle skit. He admits that he is known. as Winsome Willy, the Willowy Wit. Bill plans to study economics at St. Johns, Annapolis. He says that at heart he is a cap- italist, and intends to become a banker. JOAN HAYS has been a member of our student body for only two years, having previously attended Hempstead High School. Nevertheless, she has been very active here, especially in dramatics. She was in 'The Falcon, Digging Up the Dirt. Young Americaf' and At Night All Cats Are Gray. Journalism occupied much of her time. Joan was editor of the Flashes,,, and she continued to write for the Column Club, the 0racle,,' and the Campus Chatter? Among other things she was a library assistant in her junior year and on the committee for the Friendship Dance this year. Joan was a member of the Dramatic Club for two years, and as a senior was treasurer of that club. Next year Joan intends to go into training and study nursing. FRANCES HEATH is one of those people who possess determination to succeed. In her last year she took six subiects in order to gain a college entrance re- gents diploma. She hopes to go to college, although she is undecided as to where to go. Each year throughout her school life she received honor certificates. During her sophomore year she was at Burbank, California, and therefore missed a term at Malverne. However, she was an active student during her time here, having be- longed to the Dramlatic and Latin Clubs and having served on the senior class mo- tion picture committee. During her first term she went out for soccer, but later she confined herself to more scholarly pursuits. During her last term Frances served on the business staff of the Oracle WALLACE HEATH spent three of his four high school years at Malverne. During his sophomore year he lived in Burbank, California. While at M13lV8I119 he belonged to three of the school clubs: the Dramatic Clulb, the Aviation Club, and the Science Club in his senior year. He contributed his services as manager of the moving picture sponsored by the senior class and as stage manager of several plays: the senior play, Digging Up the Dirt, and the senior offering in the inter-class play contest. Wally was also stage manager of the faculty play in the play tournament sponsored bv the P. T. A., in which he greatly aided its successful production. He received honor certificates for distinction in scholarship during his high school course.

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PHYLLIS KAUFMAN, our blithe, black-haired, black-eyed dancer, has rounded out a fine high school career. She was attracted by athletics and participated in nearly all major girls sports, namely baseball, basketball, soccer, swimming, and volley ball. The Art, Dramatic, and Home Economics Clubs claimed her at- tention.. ln both her junior and senior years she was elected vice-president of the Home Economics Club. Phee has proved herself a willing helper in class undertakings by serving on both Sophomore Hop and Junior Prom committees, taking part in the Junior Pet Show and assisting regularly on the senior candy committee. Her suppressed desire is to go through college and become a teacher, but she is planning to take dancing lessons and then go on the stage. DE ARMOND KEATING, a popular, vivacious person, came from Chicago in her sophomore year. She was one of the outstanding cheer leaders during her senior year, and was seen and heard at all games. Athletics claimed her for three years, and she received credit for basketball, baseball, swimming, hockey, and volley ball. She was also a member of the Hiking Club in- her junior year. During her course in iournalism. she was an active writer for the Vacuum Cleaner and Flashes She was also awarded several honor certificates for her scholastic work. Her plans for the future, like those of many others, are somewhat hazy, but with her winning personality and charm she will undoubtedly be a success in Whatever she does. LILLIAN KEEN, a dark-haired miss, entered Malverne in her junior year. Although she is seldom heard, Lillian is forever busy, and one never sees her idle. When she does have a few spare moments, she turns to her favorite pastime, making sketches. She is one of the very few who are gifted with artistic ability, she had the honor of winning second prize in the American Legion contest in her junior year. She became a member of the Sketch Club of which she was elected secretary. She has also achieved success in her scholastic work, she has been awarded several honor certiicates. After graduating, Lillian plans to continue her study of art. ELSIE KLAR, the envy of all Malverne damsels who yearn for really genuine curls, has had a busv high school life. She belonged to the Red Cross Club for three years. She likes sports and participated in all of them open to girls, in- cluding hockey. baseball, basketball, and volley ball. Elsie likes to sew and crochet and spends a great deal of her time making her ovwn clothes. She has a special liking for driving a car. The young lady has high ambitions: she wants to be either a teacher or a private secretary after she leaves Malverne. But don't say good-bye to her yet, for she is coming back next year for a post graduate course. DOROTHY KOELBEL, a wholesome combination of perseverance and intelligence, won a place among the seven students who attained highest honors. She is the first student ever to graduate from Malverne with a major in music. Dot took a prominent part in every annual musicale and this year played her own original piano composition. Tango She was a member of the orchestra and Girls Chorus, assembly accompanist. and general assistant to the music director. She was a member of the Press Club and Dramatic Club and was leading lady of the senior play. Journalism also attracted her, and she served on the editorial staff of the Oracle,', Mule, Campus Chatter. Flashes, and Vacuum Cleaner, besides reporting for a local paper. Her ambition is to become a music critic. FRANK KOELBEL, a tall, affable fellow, participated in many extra-curricular activities and also received honor certificates every year, proving that one can be active as well as a good student. ln his freshman year he was home room president, president of the Archery Club, Student Council representative, and an. active mem- ber of the Athletic Club. While a sophomore he was on the Oracle staff, president of the Aviation Club, on the Mule staff, the student police, and football squad. He showed his ability in dramatics when he enacted a role in the senior play. He was on the Oracle staff, football squad, and in the Science Club this year. V3 ,X