Dobbs Ferry High School - Periauger Yearbook (Dobbs Ferry, NY)

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K. EDCHEN EVELYN QUERKER A fair exterior if a silent recommendation Three years could hardly be filled more completely than the three which Edchen has spent in D.F.H.S. Her list of activ- ities and accomplishments is long. She was a member of the Blu-White News, the Library Club and the Science Club. From the beginning of her Freshman year she was active in the Chorus, the Photography Club, Dramatic Club, Periauger, Projection Club and Ushers' Club. In her junior year she was the literary editor of the Periauger and became a member of the Honor Society. Besides taking part in so many activities, Edchen managed to maintain a high scholastic average, play the piano and base viol and belong to the Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra. Edchen is not only an outstanding stu- dent and a busy person but also one of the most cheerful and , C fb, J' SONIA MARY RAO Cookery if become an art, a noble science Sonia is one of the most cheerful and enthusiastic members of our class. She has always taken an active interest in school affairs and has worked hard to support them. One of the few on the staff of the school paper to survive its many changes, Sonia has contributed much of her time and efforts to this publication throughout the years. In Chorus she sang alto and was without a doubt one of the most cooperative of the mem- bers. An avid sports participant, she has been an energetic guard in basketball and upheld the honor of our class in many contests. She has also been in the F.B.L.A. and represented it on the Activities Council as a Senior. Because she is thought- ful and good natured, Sonia is fun to be with and will make a success of any career. Page twenty-nine ' ' friendly girls in the class. She has set her sights high, having X chosen a career in the field of engineering. C'

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JOAN ALISON PRAY WILLIAM JOHN O'CONNOR I never hurry, neither do I worry Affable, carefree Bill was seen whenever there was some- thing going on around school. Very activity-minded, he con- tributed much of his spare time to the Periauger, the school paper, the Spanish Club, Chorus, interclass basketball and Varsity baseball. As a member of the Activities Council for two consecutive years, he represented the Projection Club. Our Trans-Lux Ticket Taker works at the Embassy and plays the fife for the American Legion Fife and Drum Corps. In his spare time, good-natured Bill enjoys sports, reading, fish- ing, and just listening to the radio. His natural easy-going manner makes him a welcome participant of all our class func- tions. After hnishing school, Bill would like to travel to South America where he will be able to put into practice his knowl- edeg of the Spanish language. Whore face ir thu, ro musically fair? joan is one whose presence never goes long unnoticed. Her many talents have helped win the admiration of her fellow students. She first displayed talent as an actress in a monologue which she did for an amateur show, and was awarded the lead in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay . Then she proved to be a splendid director when she coached the junior Dra- matic Club plays. ln the field of music she used her lovely voice to good advantage in the Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club and Double Quartet. joan's other activities included the Career Club, Activities Council, the school paper and the Periauger. Outside of school she is an excellent cook and a second mother to her adorable twin sisters. To a casual ac- quaintance, joan appears quiet, courteous, and poised, but to her friends she is an endless source of amusement with her priceless imitations. Joan plans to go into a dramatic or nursing career when she leaves school. Page twenty-eight I,

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. yi ANNE B 0 BE TS ANGELO FRANK RICCI There was ease in Carey? manner Angelo, known to all as Chick, is one of the leading boys' locker room comedians. To strangers he appears quiet, but his friends know him as the humorous clown he is. Chick has always taken an active role in sports. His work as defensive end in football was a distinct asset to the team. He also was an eager, ambitious basketball player. During his Freshman and Sophomore years he was active in interclass basketball and in his junior year was promoted and played on the junior Varsity team. When spring rolled around, Chick could be seen playing the outer pasture for the baseball team, being a par- ticipant during his Sophomore, junior and Senior years. His time in sports was time well spent. Calm and easy going, Chick often surprises us with his unusual sense of humor. great was ever achieved without enthutiaxm An at irming andfympathetic manner helps her make fiiends easily. In her enthusiastic way she throws herself into any activity she undertakes. Her flair for dramatics and direct- ing has benefitted our class in many ways. As a junior she took the feminine lead in The Pampered Darling which was presented at the County Center, and in her Senior year won the coveted part of Emily in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay . As director of the Music Box Revue , her original- ity and hard work helped to make it the smashing hit that it was. Besides these successes, she has been active in Chorus, Ushers Club, Periauger, and the school paper. In college, Anne plans to study dramatics and four years hence will take Broad- way by storm. Page thirty M-,---M-- .a..,, A- . .,- ,hiv ,t . - A, ,,