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

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l I K QLCCE A Q woranmlwu Q 'U N - 5 ff' lx L ff! t P Y KAIJA KOUHI A recent member of our class Is this fair and gay young lass! AMBITION: Speak Americanl' LIKES. Corres ondence ' P FAVORITE PASTIME: Listening to music PET PEEVE: American idioms Kaija, this year's exchange student, was a combination of looks and brains. Sincere, friendly and understanding, our Finnish belle became as much a part of us as any native Dobbs Ferryitef' Kaija will inevitably return to her native land with more than a touch of American- ism. College Club 43 Chorus 4, NYSSMA 43 Periauger Staff 4. SOPHIE JOHN KYREAKEDES A willing smile and a ready hello Make Sophie nice to know. AMBITION: Wedded bliss LIKES: Singing FAVORITE PASTIME: Babysitting PET PEEVE: Reckless drivers Sophie's sportsmanship and diligence has long been ad- mired by her class mates. Her appreciation for hill-billy music was especially demonstrated in a performance with Jackie in the Spring Concert of 1954. Sophie plans to become a secretary, but only for a short time, for marriage is her ultimate goal. Girls' Sports 1,2,3g F.B.L.A. 15 Newspaper Club 39 Chorus 1,4g Band 15 Periauger Staff 4. ...U MSW! HVOIARD Q-'fig' .K. i ,V IXL, -A 27 Q ,,

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i 1 I n IT' H3 SWWNHL qr45Zf',l JACQUELINE FRANCES KAVALLA A combination of beauty and graceg In the hearts of many she holds Hrst place. AMBITION: Marriage LIKES: Listening to radio FAVORITE PASTIME: Dreaming PET PEEVE: School work Jackie's sweet sophistication was highlighted by her graceful appearance. Although a top charmer of our class, jackie's romantic interests were always elsewhere. Her excellent art was evident in the illustrations in the Periauger g she also was prominent in business educa- tion. The future holds marriage and travel for blond- blue-eyed Jackie! Chorus 1,45 Girls' Sports 1,25 F.B.L.A. 15 Newspaper 33 Peri- augerl' Staff 4, Associate Art Editor 4. WESLEY MERRITT KENWORTHY His sense of humor is the greatest every To be a pop singer is his main endeavor! AMBITION: Become a pop singer LIKES :n Kay FAVORITE PASTIME: Spending money PET PEEVE: School Merritt had the honor of being the greatest joker in the Senior Class, as well as possessing an outstanding tenor voice. Good looking, a wearer of sharp clothes, Merritt has all the qualities necessary for good showmanship - for Broadway beckons this talented senior. J.V. Football 13 Chorus 2,3,4, Vice-President 4g NYSSMA 4. In UTTLE l WMMY 26 I TUCKER

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'lives Kgs THOMAS JOSEPH MCNICHOLAS Not too serious, not too gay, just a real cool' fellow in his own Way. AMBITION: Air Force LIKES: Cool and crazy shirts FAVORITE PASTIME: Consuming malteds PET PEEVE: Too much hair tonic Carefree in every sense of the word, Tom was a quiet member of our class, and was often found reading Pop- ular Mechanicsv in his spare time. Tom enjoyed frequent trips to local music stores to buy the latest rock 'n roll hits for his collection. His unique way of dressing was characterized by bright colors. Tom's future plans in- clude becoming an air force pilot. 1 ?Z4 u f' C -' I, xg-O. x , - -ff 2 X Q ,S 'if X7 ...ff , ,064 I X ,,-.f.f f Jw ff ff ..--14' ' il X!!-ik-If V 3 J If I , U -if-E fnrefkoa 's New cwrnfs Tomy wi? Q Q U WALTER BERNARD MAIHOFER I-Iere's to 'Gauchie' the President of the band! He's a good musician and an 'all around man'. AMBITION: Industrial Arts Teacher LIKES: Driving FAVORITE PASTIME: Working at the Y PET PEEVE: Gum crackers During his years in D.F.H.S. Walt has proved himself an able Workman. He was a mainstay in the tenor sec- tion of the chorus, and president of the band as well, Qwe'llfnever forget those oompahs on the sousalb. Easy-going Gauchie wants to- follow in Mr. Hilden- brand's steps and become an Industrial Arts teacher. Chorus 1,2,3,4, NYSSMA 45 Band 1,2,3,4, President 45 College Club, 2,39 Activities Council 43 Periauger Staff 4, Business Editor 4. 28