Fallsburg High School - Focus Yearbook (Fallsburg, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1954 volume:

Focus Editors Art Staff Literary Staff Typing Staff Photography Staff Business Staff Feature Staff Editor Kay lodras Associate Editor Hu hard Sticglitz Business Manager.......................................Dorothy Shaddock Advisor.......................................Mr. Irving Hertz Literary Advisor..—......................... Mrs. Helen Greene Art Editor...............................................Edwin Hedman Literary Editor................................... Mary Wegman Typing Editor.........................................Rochelle Schwartz Photography Editor...............................Philip Cohen Sports Editor.........................................Lawrence Kasofsky Feature Editor....................................Susan Morris Joyce Hedman, Anita Fcrtik, Bruce Hoffman Kay Novogrodsky, Rosalyn Janko, Janet Gitlon, Frances Sullivan Annette Wachs, Elaine Cymbol, Eileen Eltz, Kay Novogrodsky, Rosalyn Janko Benjamin Hodes Burton Waldbaum, Irwin Berman, Selma Kass, Rosalyn Janko, Annette Wachs, Janet Gitlon, Katherine Higgens, Frances Sulli- van, Kay Novogrodsky, Frances Novogrodsky, Alice Lotvin, Naomi Parker, Philip Cohen, Martin Van Vlect, Jimmy Farquhar, Selby Novack, Roberta Friedberg, Mona Rozsa, Evalyn Charter, I oby Mednick, Eleanor Benjamin Rosalind Bluestone, Arnold Hingen, Rosalyn Janko, Alice Lotvin, Kay Novogrodsky, Naomi Parker, Burt Waldbaum dedication X'c mourn, with deep regret, the death ot our Superintendent, Leon J. Weiss, and we wish to express, to some degree, the esteem with which we regarded him. Through our entire school life we, as students of this school, have profited by his understanding, and within this period he had endeared himself to us by his amiable character, his warm, unforgettable sense of humor, his earnest devotion to duty and the hearty interest he manifested in our welfare as people. Each one of us has had reason to remember his many acts of forbearance and words of kindness. Often when we unin- tentionally neglected a duty or made a mistake, we always received friendly consideration at his hands. He was never too busy to discuss our personal problems. Through his open door policy, which was truly an invitation to come in and pour out our woes, he gave us gentle counsel and encouragement. We are sorry his shining light has dimmed so early in our lives but deeply appreciate, and are exceedingly grateful for the privilege of calling him our friend. • three Appreciation to the Administration During the current school year, Fallsburg Central suffered its greatest loss in its short nine year history, with the passing of Superintendent of Schools, Leon J. Weiss. His departure from the scene at an early age, left a gap which will be extremely difficult to bridge. If the value of one's place on this earth is at all measured by what he gave and left for his fellowmen, then the price on the late Mr. Weiss was a very high one, indeed. If his efforts in behalf of the present graduating class are translated into those precepts of kindness, tolerance, good-will toward men, and helpfulness which his life embodied, then his efforts will not have been in vain. Many students will soon forget the quadratic equations in Algebra, the theories of Newton in Physics, and other such similar matters. However, the concepts of human values and understanding as propounded by the late Mr. Weiss, should remain with the Seniors forever. • four LOUIS BLUMBERG, Principal Board of Education First Row: Mr. Harold Cauthera, Mr. Louis Perlatcin, Mr. Benjamin Coaor, Mr. Vincent Mancusi, Mr., Raphael Kaaofsky. Top Row: Mr. Bernard Kitiaa, Mr. Benjamin Kove, Mr. Harry Reanick. Wc could never have completed our mammouth production if it weren’t for our able backers, the members of the board of Education. We thank you one and all. • five • SIX Ruth Allen Librarian Barbara Buchner Home Making Department Eugene Feldman English Department Milton Briiel Mathematics Department Ward Young Physical Education Department Commercial Department CTacult Irving Hertz Mumc Department Samuel Beytin Science Department Gordon Furniss Industrial Arts Department Fannie Longo Language Department Nathan Weiss Social Studies Department Commercial Department Wayne Hayward English Department Robert Longo Art Department William O’Brien Senior Class Officers eight LEE BENTON Allie Wilbur What a ivorId of happiness their harmony foretells” IRWIN BERMAN He’s a hard worker. ROSALIND BLUESTONE He who riseth late must trot all day. LAWRENCE BRUSTEIN These of few words are the best. JUDY CARNESI fudgee Runne softly, sweete Themmes. till I end my song Rummy Roz” Larry • nine Mountain” MARTIN COHF.N ”There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight.” r PHILIP COHEN Foo-Pot” By the work, one knows the workman. ’ SOLOMON COHEN Grundy In all climes we pitch our tents. EDITH CROSS Edit The heart speaks through the eyes. ELAINE CYMBOL I danced, laughed and sang.” Cym•’ • fen CORNELIUS DePUY Six feet two, eyes of blue. Corny EILEEN ELTZ Eltzy The gentle mind by gentle deed is known. JAMES FARQUHAR jimbo I hdd to go to Lstndon to get me u wife. • eleven EDWIN HEDMAN Red If she undervalue me, what care 1 how fair she ber ARNOLD HINGEN Arnie Everybody likes self-made men.'' ROSALYN JANKO Roz” Admire her for her wit. WALTER KARRELL Wally The little mast who didn't come home LAWRENCE KASOFSKY Larry Which can say more than this rich praise— that you alone are you” • twelve SELMA KASS Honey-dew” A merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover” JOSEPH KESSLER My mind to me a kingdom is” Joey ROBERT KLINE Kliney” 1 hat is as well said as if I bad said it myself. JOHN KOTIN 'A good heart’s worth gold.” DAVID KWARTLER ”Fond of fun and fancy free. Paps • thirteen WILLIAM LaPINSKY Life is but a gamble • LELAND LAWRENCE Weasel” He doth nothing but talk of his horses ” LOUIS LEMBERGER Louie Clothe thee not in fiery garb ALICE LOTVIN Trots He to him self is law no law doth need” Junior” Sue” • fourteen ALVIN NESSELOWITZ No friend like music. 'Nibble FRANCES NOVOGRODSKY Simple, gentle, tender, useful. JACK O BRIEN The whole world loves a lover. NAOMI PARKER Sad She was good as she was fair. Fran Mick • fifteen RONALD PINCUS I sovietivies fancy I were king.” HOWARD ROTTER “As merry as the Jay is long. ““Howie” HERBERT SAPERSTEIN Sneaky Pete” '“Most worthy of aJmiration ” '“Runny” • sixteen STEVEN SEMINICK Steve And the bull walked around, O lay. DOROTHY SHADDOCK Chickie Here is a true and industrious friend. MARTIN SHATSKY Tiger Still water runs deep. GARY SLATER Big John Strong but silent RICHARD STEIGLITZ Valentine A warm heart and a fine brain. • seventeen FRANCES SULLIVAN Franny” KARREN TODRAS Kay” No matter wJjat the learned may say, 1 still my own opinion keep.’’ MARTIN VAN VLEET Dutch Happy the heart that sighed for such a one ” Bunny • eighteen MARTIN WHINER Queenie” Pennies from heaven JACK ZELANKO Jackie '7 tried to make him talk of his travels. • nineteen Past Performances 1. Martin Cohen 2. William La Pinsky 3. Frances Novogrodsky 4. Robert Kline 3. Jack Zelanko 6. Annette Wachs 7. Rochelle Schwartz 8. Irwin Berman 9- Donald Schwartz 10. Richard Stieglitz II. Louis Lemberger 12. Martin Van Vleet 13. Steven Seminick 14. Burton Waldbaum 15. Carlton Thiele 16. Alvin Nesselowitz 17. Judy Camesi 18. Alice Lotvin 19. Eileen Eltz 20. David Kwartler 21. Kay Todras 22. Herbert Saperstcin 23. Susan Morris 24. Edwin Hedman 25. Leland Lawrence 26. Lee Benton 27. Naomi Parker 28. Frances Sullivan 29- Rosalyn Janko 30. Joseph Kessler 31. Mary Wegman 32. Philip Cohen 33. Martin Weiner 34. Janet Gitlin 35. Howard Rotter 36. Gary Slater 37. Kay Novogrodsky 38. Dorothy Shaddock 39. Philip Frank 40. Rosalind Bluestone 41. Selma Kass o in Let Benton has participated in school politics since the 7th grade. During that year Lee had his first chance to display his dramatic talent. In his second year of Junior high school along with Chess and Poster clubs, Lee was assistant Baseball manager. The first year of Senior high school found class president Lee Benton in Art, Photo, and Baseball Problems clubs, and again in a class play. Sportswise, he was on the J. V. Basketball and Baseball teams. As a sophomore and vice president of his class, Lee continued Photo club and was a return veteran on both J. V. sport teams. The 11th year found Lee on the Varsity basketball team, a participant in Photo, Sports and Arts and Crafts clubs, and treasurer of his class. As a Senior, he was elected G. O. treasurer of the school. Although he was in Focus and business clubs, he nevertheless had time for Varsity Basketball and Baseball. Representing our school at the annual Duso meet, Lee showed all the good qualities that his class knows him to possess throughout his school career. Surely a star in our musical comedy, with six years of Glee club experience behind him, Irwin Berman started his first year in Junior high school by participating in the Cafeteria dub. For five years he was on the Maintenance Scjuad. In the 8th year, he was a member of the Stage Crew and was in that years operetta. Fresh- man Berman continued work with the Stage Crew and was a member of the soccer team. In his Sophomore year, Irwin was in Chess and Baseball Problems clubs and showed his intcresr in sports by being on both the Soccer and J. V Baseball teams. Making his Junior year his third straight year of Soccer and continuing his interest in Chess, Irwin contributed to the newly founded F. C. S. radio program. Irwin finished his 4th year in high school a member of both the Bachelor's and Hotel Service clubs and earned recognition from the Curtiss Company for his outstanding salesmanship. F. C. S. will long remember Irwin for his soccer playing and high spirits. Being in dramatics for her first five years of high sc hool, Ho ahnd Blnestone is certainly a valuable member of our cast. In her first year of Junior high school, she also belonged to the Glee C lub. Then in the 8th year her selection as a dub was Sewing. Asa Freshman, Rozzy began a career with Band that has lasted her throughout Senior high school. She continued Sewing club for that year also. As a Sophomore, Roz joined the Comet club. Her Junior activities were Spanish, Drama, Band, Chorus, and Focus clubs. In her last year, Roz joined chorus and Focus once again. We all consider Rosalind, with her musical talent, an able member of our cast. As one of the supporting members of our cast. Lurry Brustein began his high school career in the Poster club and as participant in an assembly play. His interest in the Poster club led him to rejoin it in his 8th year, and to investigate the Chef's club. Finding it amiable, Larry continued with this into his Freshman year. He also joined the Art and Baseball dub and was on the Maintenance Scjuad for that year and the next. As a Sopho- more, he was once again in the Baseball club and took an interest in the Chess club. For the following year that interest still reigned and Larry also joined the Spanish, Arts and C rafts, and Photo dubs. His Senior activi- ties were the Comet, Focus, Bachelor's, and Hotel Service clubs. Though not having a leading role. Larry’s part is one that could be played by none other. Having the musical lead in our play, documented by six years of Glee club experience, W) Carnes , during her 8th year of school was a member of the Rythm club. During her Freshman and Sophomore years, she was a participant in Dramatics dub and the Band respectively. As a Junior her dramatic interests once again led her to join the Duso Drama dub, the Band, and to become a member of the 16 Girl’s Chorus. Her Senior year, also the third straight year of Band, found Judy a member of Focus. Judy has unselfishly lent her musical talent to all school and local happenings making her indeed a valuable member of our cast. Martin Cohen first starred in the Drama club while he attended his 7th year of school. To keep his voice in shape for this he was also active in Debate club. In his 8th year, he took part in Angling and Chef's clubs. Graduating into High School he was a leader in Archery in the ninth grade. This same year again found him active in Angling and Chef’s clubs. The tenth grade found his interests turned toward Baseball Problems, Art club, C hess club, Current Affairs, and managing the J. V. Basketball team. In the eleventh grade he settled down to Angling, Art, and Photography clubs. In his twelfth year, he again starred in Drama club and took part in Hotel Service. In the seventh grade Philly Cohen was in Chef and Photo dubs. He also began to show his dramatic aspira- tions by joining Drama. The next year he continued the two former clubs and also became an angler, a reporter for the school newspaper, a member of chorus, a class officer and an actor in an assembly play. For his next four years Philly was on the staff of the school newspaper and was a member of the Glee club. As a Freshman he also took part in Arts and Crafts, Boy 's Chorus, Art and a Duso Play. In his Sophomore year, his interests turned to angling and J. V. Baseball. The next year Philly joined the Drama and Spanish clubs. That year he twenty-one Who's Who in the Cast was again in a Duso play. In his Senior year Philly was on the soccer team. Photography editor of the locus, and a member of the Spanish, French and Advanced Photo clubs Solomon Cobtu rose to stardom in the seventh grade when he took up a leading part in the assembly play. He also starred in Junior Drama during the same year. Behind the scenes he was also active in maintenance. The eighth grade found him in Poster club and the ninth, a star again in the assembly play. He also took part in Angling and Photography clubs. He retired in the tenth grade, but the eleventh found him again in Photog- raphy and Angling clubs. In his final year he was active in Hotel Service. Chorus. Photography, and Arts and Crafts clubs. Edith Croyx, one of our musical stars, took part in both Glee club and Rythm during her eighth and ninth years of school. She also took Arts and Crafts clubs in the ninth grade. The tenth grade found her in a leading part in the operetta, on the cheerleading sejuad. in the Library club, and behind the scenes in maintenance. She starred in Duso Drama during her eleventh ye ar in school. She was also active- in Library club and maintenance in this same year The twelfth grade found her starring in Drama club and Singing in ( horns F.h nt Cyn bol was already an all around star in the tenth grade. She had leading roles in Duso Drama, (dee Hubs, ami the operettas. Besides all this, she still found time for maintenance and Art dub She maintained her stardom when she appeared in Duso Drama, Glee club, and the assembly play during her eleventh year of school Adding to her fame , she also appeared in Sixteen Girls chorus In the seventh grade Coni tint� DtPny started Ins round ol extra curricular activities by joining the Pho lography and Angling dubs. The eighth grade saw him through Art, maintenance and continuation of his Ang ling activities. On the stage crew and maintenance and Chess dubs. Corny found his activity periods busy during his ninth year. Besides his interests in Arts and ( rafts and Photography. Corny began to take an interest in sports, and joined both the Soccer and J. V. Basketball squads as a Sophomore. He continued playing Soccer as a Junior and besides his intuitions led him to join the Bachelors club. In his Senior year his interest turned to operating mechanical apparatus and he joined the Model Airplane dub where he both constructed and flew the planes. Corny also continued Angling and athletically was on the Soccer sejuad again. Eilttn E tz followed through her early interest in Sewing and Fashioning clubs having become cjuite attorn plished in her seventh through twelfth years. She belonged to the Rhythm club for two years and appeared behind the bright lights in two class plays. Her artistic ability enabled her to enjoy Art club and Arts and Crafts the following year. She offered her capable ability behind the scenes as well and served on the main icnance staff and the Library dub. Hilecn was then apprenticed in the Business dub where she learned to manage the clerical affairs of Fallsburg Central. In her Senior year she played a big part in the publicity and literary agencies for the Comet and Focus dubs. fin my Partjuhar. one of the supporting members of our company, began as a photographer and a chef in those two clubs. The next year he was in a class play and a member of the maintenance group. As a Fresh- man, and a Sophomore, he began his interest in sports by being a J. V. Basketball player the first year and on the Soccer team the second year. He continued Soccer for his two remaining years and was on the J. V. Basket ball sejuad in his Junior year. As a Senior, Jimmy was a Varsity Basketball player. Jimmy's interest seemed to have been centered on sports, and he'll surely be missed next year on the sports front! One of the supporting characters, Philip Prank, has been in various dubs and activities. In his Sth grade- lie was in Photography club. As a Freshman he also joined Chess dub. The following year Phil continued Chess club and was on the Maintenance Sejuad. When a Senior, ho belonged to Hotel Servic e and Model Airplane clubs and was again on the Maintenance Sejuad jane C tlon, a busy member of our cast began her three year musical career as a 7th grader in the (dee club. That year she was also a reporter for the school paper. In the 8th grade Janet joined Photo club. As a Freshman she began work in the Arts and Crafts and Rhythm clubs. The next year she rejoined Arts and Crafts and also tried her tastes for Sewing and Reporting. Her Junior activities were the Sewing, Business, Spanish, and French clubs. In her final year Janet, who must enjoy languages, once again joined Spanish club and also was on Focus. Edwin Hedtnan began the 7th grade with Stage-Crew, which he continued the next two years, and Main- tenance, which he carried on throughout high school. Chef’s club and Photo club was his main roles in the 8th grade. As a Freshman he was featured in the Art and Arts and Crafts clubs. His Sophomore year saw his pursuance of Art club and the advent of his membership in the Current Affairs, Baseball Problems, and Chess twenty-two Who's Who in the Cast dubs as well as his part on the J. V. Baseball team. Eleventh grade was his fourth and second years on Stage Crew and Art dub respectively. Red’s Senior year curtain comes down on his portrayals in the Bachelor's club. Hotel Service, and Art Editor of the Focus. Another member of our cast is Arnold H ngen, whose achievements are well known. In his 7th year Arnold was in the Debate and Chefs dubs. In the 8th grade he dropped Debate and tried his hand at Art club. He con- tinued to be in Chefs club until the 10th grade. In his 9th year his interests turned to Photography and instru- mental music. He had a very successful run starring in them through his 12th year. In the 10th year he joined the Arts and Crafts dub, and stayed in it through his 11th year. Arnold's Junior year was the most rewarding for it was the year he was inducted into the National Honor Society. As a Senior, he was in Travel and Hotel Service cljjbs, plus for the second year a member of the Honor Society—an accomplishment one can be proud of. Koij yn . ' � singing ability first showed itself in public when she joined the Glee dub during her eighth year. Her homebody instincts also were satisfied when she joined Sewing club. Her artistic and dramatic techniques showed evident talent when she joined the Arts and Dramatics clubs in the ninth grade. She also continued her musical interests by |oinmg Glee dub in her ninth grade As a Sophomore Roz made her debut as a soloisi in the spring operetta. She will be remembered for her famous role in one of the Duso Drama pro duction ol that year. In addition she was a member of the Art club. As a Junior Roz again had a featured role m the first Duso Drama production ol the year for which she received high commendation. She continued her singing and art talents in those respective dubs. A well established personality in the theatre world is Larry Kasofsky, a member of our cast, l or Larry, the road to success has been a long but interesting climb. In his 7th year of show' business, Larry was a member ol both the Photography and Chess club positions which lie held for 2 and 1 years respectively. In his 8th year he appeared in 3 hits; Poster club. Science club and an assembly play. In the ninth grade, he was well on his way with appearances in both an assembly and a polio play, and Mixed C horus with which he was associated for three years. He was also class president that year. His tenth year saw him very busy with J. V. Basketball, class subjects, Current Affairs, Baseball, plus Varsity soccer in which he ran for three years. His 1 1th year he played in Varsity Basketball and also held the position of class delegate. Larry's final success in the 12th year was the Vice Presidency of the Student Council plus I’ocus Sport Editor and Philosophy club. IX'alter Kamil began his F. C. S. career in the ninth grade with Arts and ( rafts club. Art club and an assembly play. As a Junior he continued the two former clubs Stln n Kafs. an active member ol our cast, started her career at F. C. S. in the 8th grade. In that year she was a member ot the Stage ( rew and the band of which she remained a member all through her years in F. C. S In the 9th year she continued with the Stage Crew and also tried her hand at Arts and (.rafts. In her 10th year she showed her musical ability through her participation in the Dance band and Glee club. Selma made such a good showing that she was held over for tw'o more years as a member of these two f unc tions In her 11th year she took up Drama and kept with it the next year also. In her 12th year Selma became a part of the Focus staff, and as a Senior has done a lot to make this production possible. joey K enter started his career in the seventh grade when he was in Drama club, a play, Debating and Chef's clubs. The next year he continued Debating and started singing in Glee club. Then as a Freshman, Joe, besides being in the Chef’s, Angling, and Basketball clubs, was on the Varsity Baseball squad, the Junior Var sity Basketball team and was also in a play. During his Sophomore year Joe continued his interest in Baseball club and joined the Arts and Crafts, Current Affairs, and Photo clubs. During that year and the next lie w.in .i member ol the Baseball squad. While a Junior Joe- took an intere st in the Spanish dub, continued his Photo club, and was elected to the Vice Presidency of his class and Treasurer of the Honor Society. In his final year Joe;, became class delegate, was Chairman of the Travel club, a member of the Honor Society, and also added Math club and Philosophy club to his year's activities. Joey's interests in high school were rather diversified and so wt can consider him a well-rounded member of our theatrical cast with whom we couldn't do without. When he entered Junior high school, bobby Kline began a three year career in Chef's club. That year he was also in Debate and Drama clubs. In the eighth grade Angling and Chess clubs occupied his interests, but the next year he joined Gardening and Arts and Crafts clubs. As a Sophomore Bobby s time was divided among Arts and Crafts, Baseball, and Photo clubs. In his Junior year he starred in Angling, Chess, Arts and Crafts, and Photography dubs once again. In his last year Bobby became a Philosopher, a mathematician, and a waiter in those three respective clubs. All together Bobby certainly had many parts in various fields, which add up to make him an indispensible member of our cast. twenty-three Who's Who in the Cast John Kotm. well known as a contender in Fallsburg's chess tournaments since the eighth grade, enjoyed a brief career on the Dramatics stage in his Freshman year appearing in a c lass play and an assembly presentation. Irtistic expression continued to interest him and he turned to the field of Arts and (.rafts. Finally retiring from these diverting pastimes he was concentrated on more serious subjects—mathematical phenomena in Math dub and the fascinating theories of philosophy. Date K war tier, co-captain of the varsity basketball team this year, was active in sports practically from the start of his high school career. Aside from being selected on the second All-Star Duso team this year, Dave was one of the top 10 scorers in the league scoring a total of 308 points. The seventh grade found Dave’s interests wandering from the Chef’s club and Cafeteria to office and maintenance staffs. Stage ( raft, posters, maintenance and sports comprised Davie’s activities during his eight years. His dramatic ability was shown when he was in the eighth grade class play. Stage craft and maintenance still held his interests in the ninth year. He also showed skill in the Card club that year. Davie joined and proved to be a valuable member of the cast ol the soccer .quad that year His concentration showed up in his skill of the chess game. He joined the basketball, baseball, and soccer squads during his tenth year. He also continued on the maintenance staff The eleventh grade brought even more success to Dave athletically. He joined Varsity Baseball, Basketball and Soccer. Davie was well-known for his position and rank on the basketball team. Maintenance club found him a member again. The twelfth grade found Davie highly successful in both Soccer and Varsity Basketball, emerging victoriously in Duso League standings in Basketball. Davie Jerry Lewis” Kwarder should continue victoriously in his after-school years B H LaPinsky must really be our prize chess player for he was a member of the Chess club from the eighth grade until he became a Senior. During the eighth grade he was also in the Chefs club and was on the Main- tenance squad for that year and the next. Asa Sophomore Bill’s thoughts were diverted toward current affairs, In his Senior year he was in both the Service and the Travel clubs. Although he was a quiet member of our class we ll all remember Bill LaPinsky Lee Lawrence, a helpful member of the cast, really j ortrays a serious type person. When not with his books, his activities start with Chef’s club in his first year of junior high. In the 8th grade he joined Poster and Ang- ling Clubs. Photography and Chess dub he stayed wdth for three years, 7th, 9th, and 10th, and in 9th, 10th, and 11th resj ectively. In his Sophomore year Lee was in basball problems and on the J. V. baseball team. The next year he moved up to Varsity baseball, and made the soccer team. The last year of his school career show-s that he was a soccer player, in Model Airplanes and in Bachelor's club. He was on varsity baseball as a Senior. Introducing Louie Lem herder whose achievements are as follows: In the eighth grade he was in the Chess and Poster clubs and in the C horus. In his ninth year he played J. V. Baseball and J. V. Basketball. In his Junior year Louie was a member of the Angling, Arts and (.rafts, and Chess clubs. In his last year as a member of our cast, he played Soccer and was insuch clubs as Arts and Crafts, Bachelor's, Art and Hotel Service clubs. Alice Lot tin started her fashion career in the seventh grade and developed it through her Sophomore year. It was at this time that her passion for dancing awakened in the Rhythm dub. She became an amateur Photog- rapher in the eighth grade and worked behind the scenes in Stage Crew. Then with the next three years came opportunity to work on a Duso Drama presentation and that year, an assembly play. She turned her artistic hand to arts and crafts and her usual alert self joined Library club. To keep up on the latest developments Art club served as her continued artistic outlet and her Literary talents came to light when she joined Comet. Alice became a member of the Honor Society and continued in this role until graduation. She joined Spanish club and in her Senior year attained the position of publicity agent of it in the school. When she assumed the editorship of the Comet, she also served on the Focus staff. A colorful imagination, peisistancc. and dependability will certainly make her absence noticeable when she is gone A relative newcomer to Fallsburgh stage is Sue Morns a welcome addition to the senioi cast. Altei lid backstage preparation and behind the scenes helpfulness as a member of Comet club and treasurer of the Honor Society, she takes the directors chair as Feature editor of the Focus. Never let it be said that she is a typed actress—quite the opposite, as her diversified roles illustrate; her active participation in such foreign produc- tions as French and Spanish clubs, and Fallsburgh Chapter of the National Honor Society. Her make-up sheet may call for the scientific mask in preparation for her part in Math club or the exact opposite of her career role, a touch of the domestic side of her life, Knitting club. Whatever the role, when that curtain goes up on a Sue Morris production, the audience is sure of a top notch performance! A member of the supporting cast, Alvin Nesselotvifz, added greatly to our musical. Having sung in the twenty-four Who's Who in the Cast school chorus since the 7th grade and being a member of the band since the 9th grade Alvin showed us his musical talents. His acting ability came from the Duso Drama club in his Junior and Senior years. Adding to this musical personality is Angling club in 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th grades; being a class officer in the 9th grade; and on J. V. Baseball that same year. As a Senior, he was in Photography club and was a member of the soccer squad. Kay Novogrodsky began her F. C. S. career as a class officer and a member of the Glee club. In the eighth year she was in Poster and Sewing clubs and was once more a class officer. As a Freshman, Kay’s activities in- cluded Art, Arts and Crafts, an assembly play, and J. V. cheerleading. In her next year Kay continued Art and Crafts club, joined Sewing club, was on the staff of the yearbook and school newspaper and was again a J. V. cheerleader. As a Junior, Kay was in Home Furnishing club and again on the Comet. In her final year she was on Comet, Focus and Drama clubs. Franny Not ogrudsky started her career in the seventh grade as a member of the Poster club. In the eighth grade she joined the Sewing club. As a Freshman she was on the cast of Art and Cooking clubs, and she par- ticipated in an assembly play. Her tenth year showed Fran to be interested in Sewing and Maintenance clubs. In her Junior year Fran was a member of Home Furnishings club and also acted in another assembly play. As a Senior Franny once again joined Sewing club, was in the Embroidery and Knitting club and was on the Focus staff. jack O'Brien is a comparative newcomer to our school. Before he came here he was a member of both All- City Football and Basketball teams. In his senior year at F. C. S. Jack belonged to the Philosophy and Psychology clubs. We ll all remember Jack's wonderful performance as a member of the All-Star team during our Senior-All- Star game. Kaonn Parker started her career in the 7th grade as a member of the Glee club. In the 8th grade she partici- pated in Dramatics and Photography dubs. Naomi was with another show in the 9th grade, but she returned in the 10th year and played in Duso Drama, Arts and Crafts, and the American Legion Oratorical contest which ran for the next two years. In her 11th year Naomi held roles in Comet, Duso Drama, and Arts and Crafts clubs. In her last year she joined Focus and Spanish dubs while continuing her excellent work on the Comet staff. Her last hit was made as High Girl Salesman a production under the guidance of the Curtis Company. A newcomer to our school from New York Ronnie Pincus participated in Chess, Art and Model Airplane clubs and was a member of the Varsity Baseball team. Although Houie Rotter came here in the tenth grade he has taken part in many school activities. In his first year at F. C. S. Howie was on the school paper and was the J. V. Basketball manager, apart from his work in Photography club. As a Junior he continued his interest in Photography club and also joined the Anglers. In his final year Howie was a member of the Math, Cafeteria and Philosophy clubs. Everyone will miss Howie next year when we are all separated. Herbie Saperstein first came to fame in the seventh grade when he was not only in the Chess, Debating, and Drama clubs but was also in an assembly play and a class officer. The next year his interests tapered down to playing chess, angling, and being a class officer. As a Freshman, Herb continued his interest in angling, was once again in an assembly play and also joined the Arts and Crafts and Gardening clubs. He was a member of the band and of the Varsity Basketball squad in the tenth grade and that year and the following he was a class officer. When Herb was a Junior he starred in Radio and Angling clubs. In his Senior year Herb divided his time among the Philosophy and Math clubs. While being busy with his duties as a student delegate he still had time for playing on the Baseball team. Herbie was certainly a valuable and much liked member of our class. Our musical director, Donald Schwartz, was indeed a very important part of our production. In his seventh year in school he was in both the Debating club and the Chef’s club. He also took part in an assembly play. During the eighth and ninth grades he was in the Photo club and the latter year was in another assembly play. As a Sophomore Ducky started his musical career by joining the Band and the Glee club. He took part in his third assembly play and also joined the Art club. In his Junior year Ducky, besides being in the Model Airplane club, was in the cast of the Duso Drama production. He became a member of both the Band and Dance Band continuing his activities in the Glee club and the Dramatics club. Ducky rounded off his musical career in high school by joining the Mixed chorus and the Band. He was also a member of the Travel club. We can honestly say that Ducky Schwartz was a very abled and valuable director of our musical production. twenty-five Who's Who in the Cast Shelly Schuartz, one of the major stars in our show has been a member of the Glee club for her entire Junior High and High School career. In her seventh grade Shelly's activities included Rhythm Club and being a class officer. During her next year Shelly began her 4 year dramatic career in the Drama dub and also belonged to the Sewing Club. As a Freshman, she again became a class officer and continued her work in the Rhythm, Arts and Crafts clubs. In her 10th grade Shelly began her work on the school paper and on the yearbook and joined the Art club. In her Junior year Shelly's interest in art and dramatics continued. In her final year she took part in the school band. Comet, was Typing Editor of the Focus, and was a member of the Comet chapter of the National Honor Society. Steve Setninick is a newcomer to our school. He came here in the eleventh grade and joined Angling and Chess clubs. He continued these two clubs during his Senior year. A star in our midst is ’'Chickie Shaddock. In her seventh and eighth grades she was singing in the Glee club. In the former year Chickic was Vice President of the class, and during the latter year joined the Sewing club. As a Freshman Chickie continued with her third year of singing in the Glee club and also included Arts and Crafts as a new interest. That year marked the first of four consecutive years as a cheerleader for her. In her Sophomore year she once again changed her interest to Art club, became treasurer of her class, was in a Duso Drama club, and was on the staffs of both the Yearbook and the school paper. During the eleventh grade Cheerleading, the Yearbook, the newspaper, dramatics clubs took up Chickie’s time. In her final year in F. C. S., Chickie became the Business F:ditor of both the Yearbook and the Comet, and the Secretary of the Dramatics dub. Her Senior year marked her fourth year as an F. C. S. cheerleader, one thing we ll all remember Chickie as in our cast. Martin Shatsky began his activities in the tenth grade with the Angling and Arts and Crafts clubs. As a Junior, he was once again in Angling club and also joined Chess club. In his Senior year Marty again joined Angling club and Model Airplane club. Gary Slater s opening lines were made in the 7th grade Chess and Angling clubs, the latter being contm ued through his senior year. In 8th grade he was again featured in Chess dub and added the managing of the J. V. basketball and Varsity baseball teams. As a Freshman, he held the same parts on the two teams and added Arts and Crafts club which he continued in his tenth and eleventh years. Gary’s Sophomore and Junior years saw him advance to the management of the Varsity teams. He played these parts until the closing of the show in 1954. His newest role as a Senior is in Model Airplane dub. Dickie Stieglitz made his debut in the seventh grade as a class officer; he was also a member of the Photog- raphy and Science clubs. He continued Photo dub in the 8th grade when also appearing in the class play and making his start in Mixed Chorus. Ninth grade began with Dick’s participation on the J. V. Baseball team as well as his pursuance of his part in Chorus and in Chef’s club. He began Varsity baseball and started J. V. Basket- ball in addition to undertaking Angling and Sports clubs and spending his third year in succession in Chorus. In the 11th grade, he received parts in Varsity soccer, Basketball and Baseball, and entered Chess club and Honor Society activities. Mr. Stieglitz’s Senior year saw his starring in Honor Society and Math dub as Mr. President” as well as being a member of the Varsity soccer and baseball and Philosophy dub casts. Frances Sullivan is a comparative newcomer in our midst. In her Junior year Frances was in the Home Furnishings club and the Knitting dub. To these domestic interests she also added the Spanish club for a taste of foreign intrigue. In her last year Frances prepared herself for taking care of a house by joining the Sewing club, and the Embroidery and Knitting dub. She was also on the Focus staff. Carl Thiele first came to fame in the eighth grade when he took an active part in Poster and Photography clubs. When he graduated to the ninth grade he took up a leading role in the class play. That same grade also found him back in Poster and Photography clubs. In his tenth year in school, he took part in Chess and Current Affairs clubs and played Soccer and J. V. Baseball. The eleventh grade again showed his interests in sports when he could be found in Sports club, Baseball Problems, Varsity Baseball and Chess dub. Now, in his Senior year, he is participating in Chess and Travel clubs and Varsity Baseball. One of the stars in our musical revue is Kay Todras. In the seventh grade she was in both Rhythm and Glee clubs. The next year Kay began a five year dramatic career in the Junior Dramatics dub. She was also Class President and a member of the Photo club. As a Freshman she was in Arts and Crafts, Rhythm club and began Art Club, which she continued for 2 more years. In her Sophomore year along with her dramatics and twenty-six Who's Who in the Cast the Duso play, Kay began a three-year sequence of reporting for the newspaper. That year she also joined Library club and entered the oratorical contest. Although Kay, as a Junior, was in the oratorical contest once again, Honor Society, and Art club, she still had time for dramatics club and the Duso play. In her Senior year Kay was Vice President of her class, had a role in a Duso play, was the Vice President of the Comet Honor Society, and a school delegate besides being Editor of the Yearbook. Kay has been a valuable and helpful star in our cast. A round of applause greets the star of F. C. S., Marty VanVleet. He began his acting career in the 8th grade class play, sang his way through that year in the Chorus, and turned magician in the kitchen in Chef’s club. The next year he returned again for an assembly play, and repeated his vocal performances in Chorus and Boy’s Chorus. Chess club was one of his relaxations. Marty officially started his distinguished career of sports with J. V. Basketball and Varsity Baseball problems club. He entered still another phase of his varied roles as Class President. During this year and the next he continued his chess matches. He was again called back to serve as Class President and continued his part on the Varsity Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer teams. He com- pleted his sports program with Sport’s club. As a distinguished member of the Honor Society for two years, Marty turned to sharpen his wit with Philosophy club and Math club. With his vast experience and amiability, he was a unanimous choice for Student Council President. His career in sports continued to approach its high school climax when he again starred on Varsity Baseball, Basketball, and Soccer teams. Still singing, with an em- barrassed smile, sly wink, he jaunts off the stage, but not out of our hearts. Annette Wachs started her artistic career in the seventh grade with Art club. The next year she joined the Poster and Sewing clubs and was elected to a class office. As a Freshman, Annette became interested in the Arts and Crafts club and also drama techniques. As a Sophomore she once again found Arts and Crafts and Sewing clubs indispensable. That year she encountered upon a literary career by being on the staffs of the school paper and the yearbook. In her eleventh grade she again was on the school paper. As a Senior she was Secretary of the Business dub and a vital member of the school paper and yearbook. The Senior class wishes to give sincerest thanks to its capable and understanding director, Burt Waldbaum. The first year in this school in the 8th grade Burt joined Science and Current Events dubs and also showed his acting ability in an assembly play. In the 9th grade he was elected class Vice President. His Sophomore year shows that he joined Current Events, Arts and Crafts, and Bachelors club and was on J. V. baseball. Also in this year he was a member of the soccer team and was again in his Junior and Senior years. In his 11th year, Burt joined Chess club, Focus, and was Varsity basketball manager. In his last year Burt was again Varsity basketball manager, member of the Focus and Chorus, and joined the Philosophy club. So to the Senior class president, the Seniors say Thanks a million for everything. Mary We gin an, our musical star, made a great hit in Chorus and Band during her seventh year of school. That year also found her Class President, and a member of Arts and Crafts dub. In the eighth grade she again took part in Chorus, Band and Arts and Crafts club. During her ninth year she was still singing and playing in Chorus and Band. Persistent as ever to further her musical career, she participated in Chorus, Band and Girls Chorus while in the tenth grade. She was elected Class Secretary that year. Her love for music kept her in Chorus and Band in the eleventh grade; and had her join the Madrigal Chorus and Girls Choir. During that year she was re-elected Class Secretary, became a member of the Focus Staff, and starred in Dramatics. In her twelfth year she was again active in Chorus, Band and Mixed Chorus. She was also Secretary of the G.O., a member of the National Honor Society, and Literary Editor of the Yearbook. This play could not have been given if it were not for our capable producer, Marini Werner. He has a background of Chef’s dub in the seventh grade and Chess in the eighth. In his ninth year he joined Gardening club, was in an assembly play, and was manager of J. V. Baseball. His eighth and ninth year activities were concentrated in Angling. As a Sophomore Marty joined the J. V. Baseball team and the same Basketball team. For three years, tenth, eleventh, and twelfth years, he joined Photography and ninth, tenth and eleventh years, Arts and Crafts. In his Junior year he joined Spanish club. In his last year Marty was the Senior class Trea- surer, in Hotel Service, Math club, and Mixed Chorus. He also participated in Arts and Crafts club. We wish to express our thanks to Martin Weiner for so capably handling our finances. Jack Zelanko, in the eighth grade was beginning a four year career in Angling club. As a Freshman he also joined Photo and Arts and Crafts clubs. In his Sophomore year his interests turned to Model Airplanes and Baseball in his eleventh year he once more entered Photography. As a Senior, he belonged to the Photo, Ang- ling and Model Airplane clubs. twenty-seven THE AWFUL Name Weakness Favorite Pastime Noted For Lee Benton.............. Irwin Berman........... Roz Bluestone.......... Larry Brustein......... Judy Carnesi....—...... Martin Cohen........... Philip Cohen........... Sol Cohen.............. Edith Cross............ Elaine Cymbol.......... Cornelius Depuy........ Eileen Eltz............ Jimmy Farquhar Philip Frank....... Janet Gitlon........... Edwin Hedman........... Arnold Hingin............ Rosalyn Janko.......... Walter Karell.......... Lawrence Kasofsky...... Selma Kass............. Joseph Kessler......... Robert Kline........... John Kotin............. David Kwartler......... Bill La Pinsky......... Leland Lawrence........ Louis Lemberger.......... Alice Lotvin........... Susan Morris........... Alvin Nesselowitz.. Catherine Novogrodsky Frances Novogrodsky.... Jack O'Brien........... Naomi Parker........... Ronald Pincus.......... Howie Rotter........... Herbie Saperstein....... Donald Schwartz........ Shelly Schwartz........ Steven Seminick........ Dorothy Shaddock....... Martin Shatsky..... Gary Slater............ Dick Stciglitz.. Frannie Sullivan. Carl Theile..... Karen Todras.... Marty Van Vleet... Annette Wachs... Burton Waldbaum. Mary Wegman..... Martin Weiner.... Jack Zelanko.... ....The Saw Dun Twins....... ....High Altitudes.......... ____Getting There On Time... ....Teachers................ ....Controlling Laugh....... ____Girls.__________________ ....Myrna................... A Law Book.............. ....Men..................... ....Cadillacs............... ....Being Ticklish.......... ....Men7,................... ....Checks.................. ....Goits................... ....Summer Vacation......... ....Turkey Sandwiches........ ....Writing Stories......... ....Blue-eyed Blonds........ ....Marcia.................. ....Wine, Women and Song. ....Shy Boys................ ....Books................... ____His Car................. ....Pizza Pie............... ....Going to Woodbourne..... ____Cards___________________ ....Money.................... ....Peg Pants............... ....Mambo Beat.............. ____New York................ ....Pizza Pie............... ....Cadillac Convertible.... ....Music................... ....M.E. G................... ....Mamboing________________ —Girls______________________ ....Sue..................... ...California............... ... Canhead ................ ...Teachers................. ...Athletics......._________ ...Taking An Exam........... —Teachers................... ...Day Dreaming............. —Telephone Office........... ...Jo DiMaggio.............. ...Going to N. Y............ ...Making Speeches.......... ...Bob...................... ...Exploring New Towns...... — A Junior.______________ — Class Bills........... ...Barbara Rainer........... ___Anne.......................Allie- Wilbur............ ....Women.....................Salesmanship.............. ...Movies.....................100% On Typing Regents.. ...Watching Sports............Art...................... ...Meeting New Boys............Singing................. ...Ellen......................Playing Hookey........... ....Reading...................Chart)uese Hearse......... ...Playing Cards...............Florida................. ....Going Out.................Sex Appeal............... ...Cutting Her Hair...........Romances.................. Picking Up The Comet His Blue Eyes.................. ...Typing Comets Up...........Her Long Curls............ Sitting In Front Mr. B's OR.Jimbo and jumbo......... ...Movies.....................Mechanical Drawing....... ...Talking....................Her Laugh................ ...Woman......................Red Hair................. ...Counting Money.............Novel Stories............ ...Going Crazy............... Her Walk.................. ...Driving....................His Car.................. ...Singing Clem. Bill Jones.His Hair................. ...Cutting Lib. and Study Halls ... Sound Off .......... ...Driving....................Blue Eyes................. ...Hitching To City.............Arguing In Physics...... ....Arguing In Math...........Eappy.................... ...Aileen V. Nostrand..........Jerry Lewis Looks........ ..._Cards.....................Four Of A Kind............ ...Sleeping...................Rumors.................... ...Black Jack.................D. A..................... ...Editing Comet..............Dancing.................. ...Writing Letters............Sweaters.................. ...Keeping L. B. Company......His Voice_________________ ...Arguing....................Soc. St. Class........... ...Eating.................... Absentee List............ ____Great Necking.............Mamboing................. ....Eating In Class...........Mamboing._________________ ....His Buick.................The Accident______________ ...Plucking Chickens..........Favorite Cuts Of Meat..... ...Passing Out Times”........His Ford................. ....Playing Piano..............Green Hair...____________ ...Dancing....................Crazy Antics.............. ....Sports____________________Bull..................... ...Dieting....................Blonde Hair.............. ...Fishing Out Of Season......Tiger.................... ...Movies.....................Smile.................... ...Relaxing................... I Can Find Mistakes. ___ ....N. Y. Weekends............Mothers Cakes............ —Sports.......................Quietness.________________ ...Giving Her Point Of View...Being Head Of Everything ...Going Out With Girls.......The Dutchman ........... ___Studying ?.................Her Laugh................. —Seeing Janie.................Class President___________ ...Singing. ..................Trum pet.................. ___Marlene....................Collecting Ice Cream..... ....Going To Florida..........His Suggestions.____ twenty-eight TRUTH Needs Most Should Be Pet Peeve Disposition Marriage License Loveable Yankees A Class Ring. Eojy-poinp A Beau A Car Mild. A Marine Bouncing.. loan Mixed Up A Profession Controversial. Marty and Larry Trip On A Horse. Lazy A Steady Mysterious A Doctor Moody Marty Cohen To Be Taller Ticklers Movie Manager A Fella Reserved Diploma. Unbelievable Chickie.... A Woman Silent Drivers License. Giggly. A Steady Girl Dashing Shelly Schwartz Some Fun ....Shy A Spanking Mad. Down Payments Sleepy New Arrangements Controversial - - Philly Cohen Mr. Gerber Mad. A Dame Changeable Pizza Pie Play Boy Drama Scrapbook. Mild........ A Girl Light Philly ' Sixteen Credits Crazy A Car. A New Name Hazy School Motorcycle East Si dish Miss Longo A Mambo Partner Reserved. Cornell Hysterical Jaguar Cheery... . . Lolly Weissman Another Sister Likeable Walter G.. A Vacation Calm Homework Time On His Hand Sophisticated. Another Brother Operations .-. N ombalant.... Masseuse _ Happy Cadillac Darling Hair Cut Loud A Ring 1Wild Bus Drivers New Milking Machine Hazy School A Man! Sunny A Girl? Muscles ? Scholarship Changeable Getting Up At Seven A Nice Guy Quiet Hating Trip To California Silent Cockle” 3-cent Stamp.. Busy Larry A Big Mouth Strong But Silent... A Big Shopping Bag Smiling... Some Workers New lokes A New Bookkeeping Svstcm Unaccounted. Miss Longo Babs Queenie, Pete, Moishe A Cashier • twenty-nine Gfhe Glass We, the Seniors of Fallsburg Central School 1954, being of sound mind and body, (we hope), do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. We will the following to the following: Lee Benton bequeaths the supervision of the G.O. millions to Bruce Hoffman. His half of the sawdust twins he gives to Bob Slater. His ter- rific set shot Lee leaves to Lenny Allenstein. Lee and Allie Wilbur take Ann with them, misproving the old clichet, there's a crowd. Irwin Berman leaves his selling ability to Mike Altman. His taxi he grudgingly leaves to Mr. O’Brien, Irwin, leaves his wavy locks to Mr. Beytin. Rozzy Bluestone leaves her split second timing of the morning bell to Nick Ferrante. Her typing ability she gives to Roger Allen. She leaves the Driver Education car in fair condition Larry Brustein gives his driving (flying) ability to Cynthia Welkis. His dates with Lolly Weissinan he gives to some lucky city boy. His association with Carl Sandberg he gives to some future Lit. Survey student. Judy Carnesi leaves her personal singing appearances at the Stork Club to Marlene Elchysen. Her snare drums she leaves to Aileen Van Nostrand. Judy leaves her vivacious manner to Violet Berger. Her love for bagels and lox she leaves to Marcia Mancusi. Her love lor Mr. Hertz, Judy takes with her. Martin Cohen imparts his quick temper to Ronald Brown, his moun- tain abode to Joan Eckert and his Florida tan to Dianne Davis. Philip Cohen leaves his chartruese hearse to—oh no, on second thought he’ll take it with him. His weekend trips to the Concord he gives to Lydia, his endearing charms with youngsters to all mothers-to-be, his fond memories of Myrna he takes with him and last, but not least, he leaves F. C. S. for a freshman beany. Solomon Cohen warily leaves his gum wrappers to Bob Krutman. His original law cases and Florida he takes with him to Miami University. Danny’s he leaves in his mother’s competent hands. Edith Cross leaves her famous strut to Marilyn Friedlander. Her charm with the bus drivers she gives to Rhonda Rose. Elaine Cymbol bequeaths her place in the Chorus to Ellen and Elaine Sakofsky. Her ability to get along with Mr. O’Brien she leaves to Darryl Kaplan. Her position on Red Letter Day she gives to Pat Ricci. Her trips to see Libby she takes with her. Cornelius Depuy donates his monthly trips to the Chic press to Stanley Kowalsky, his big blue eyes to Anita Rosenblum, his empire stature to Violet Berger, and his conversations in Business English to a future student of that course. Eileen Eltz gives her position at the switchboard to any girl who is willing to sweat it out. Her long, blonde curls, long since cut, she gives to Marilyn Friedlander. She bequeaths her seat in the Senior homeroom to any Junior who thinks she can fill it. Jimmy Farquhar leaves his brother-sister relationship with Chickie to some Cornell man in hopes that he can accomplish more; his sitting posi- tion in Drama class to anyone who cares to buy a school chair. Bernadine and his car, he absolutely refuses to leave. Philip Frank bequeaths his Social Studies projects to Anita Fertik, his thirty The Class Will place in home room 10 to Judy Finklestein, and his fond memories of Washington, sorry Juniors, he refuses to part with. Janet Gitlon leaves her natural” red hair to Cookie Brand. Her seat in French 11 she leaves to Shirley DeGraw, and soft laugh to Jimmy Green. All the fun in Woodbourne she imparts to Kitty Higgens. Red Hedman leaves his sisters to Boh Slater who could use a few. He bequeaths his yearbook art editorship to sister Joyce. His Romeo ways to Julian Wilson and Charley Sakofsky to fight over. Lastly, Red leaves his hair to all those swooning F. C. S. girls. Arnold Hingen donates his unique way of writing to Anita Rosenblum, his quiet ways to George Kronenberg, and his curly hair to Audrey Lawrence. Roz Janko leaves her big bass drum to Audrey Lawrence. Her recently acquired position on the Varsity Cheering squad to Judy Hedman. Roz takes with her all the memories she has accumulated of Ex-Monticelloitcs. Larry Kasofsky leaves his assistance to Mr. Weiss to Bruce Hoffman, his crew cut to anyone who wants to impress Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Mintz, and his deep resonant voice to Marilyn Friedlander. Walter Karell bequeaths his model airplanes to Lenny Kay, his car to anyone who doesn’t want to ride the Woodbourne bus, and his seat in Social Studies 12 to George Karell. Selma Kass, the David O. Selznick of our class, would like to leave her Senior parties to any Junior that has a sister strong enough to stand them. She leaves a small sprig of mistletoe to any student who has a crush on a teacher. Lastly she takes with her, her beloved nickname, Honey-dew. Joseph Kessler donates his physics marks to Anita Fertik, his math ability to Murry Gaiman, his athletic ability to Julian Wilson and his quick changes to Lenny Prager. Sorry kids. Joe needs that colossal mem- ory for college. Bob Kline leaves his clashes with Mr. Longo to Marty Feldman, his Drama seat to an interested Junior, and his physics class to Benjy Hodcs. John Kotin imparts his famous way of duping to Bruce Hoffman his racked nerves from riding with Philly to Myrna Weiss, his milk route to Stanley Wohl, and his innocent” ways to Alex Cherviok. Davey Kwartlcr leaves his beloved Jumbo” to Bob Slater. He leaves Mrs. Van Nostrand to watch over Aileen. He leaves the school in a turmoil and his metals for Outstanding accomplishment won from some southern boys, he takes with him. Bill Lapinsky leaves his Social Studies 12 charts to Pat Ricci, his blonde hair to any lucky Junior girls and his way with math to Marty Komitsky. Leland Lawrence bequeaths his pitching arm to David Friedberg; his sister Audrey to all those Hurleyville wolves, his truck to George Fedun, and he last but hardly least, leaves. Louis Lemberger leaves his stylish DA to Mr. Beytin. His black and red car Lou leaves parked in front of the school just in case he has to make a fast get-away with his diploma. However, Louie refuses to leave his pegged pants for he claims he would be lost without them.” Alice Lotvin bequeaths her last minutes' rushes and Mr. Feldman to the next Comet staff—may they use them both in good health. Her cos- • thirty-one The Class Will turning for Drama plays to Joyce Hedman, her ballet dancing to Ann Levin and her little black book she cannot be persuaded to leave. Sue Morris imparts her shortie pajamas to any Junior girl brave enough to wear them on the Washington trip, her rides with Joe Kessler she wishes that she could take along in more than memory, but such is life. She leaves her language ability to Lydia Cohen and Bucky to Eileen. Alvin Nesselowitz, the Eddie Fisher of F. C. S., leaves his voice to Mr. Young. His easy going manner he gives to Marlene Elchyscn. His Monticello girl friends he takes with him to cheer him when he appears on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour. Kay Novogrodsky leaves F. C. S. with a sigh of relief. She bequeaths to her neice and kid sister her fabulous set shoe. Kay wishes she could take with her a creme and green Chevie. (Watch out, brother Joe.) As Kay leaves the halls of F. C. S. for Englewood, she waves good-bye to Paula, The Last of the Novogrodskys. Fran me Novogrodsky leaves her boisterous manner to Alice DeVore. Her helpfulness to Mrs. Shapiro, Frannic gives to Ellie Benjamin. The Home Ec. Room she leaves to Anne Gibson. Jack O'Brien leaves his habit of mamboing through the halls of F. C. S. to Jimmy Green. His new attendance record, set in 1934, Jack leaves to Dennis Farber. Last, but not least, his days and nights at the Concord he takes with him. Naomi Parker leaves, yes, we're afraid this is to whom it must go, the Concord, to brother Bob, her lithe figure to Mona Rosza, who is well on her way there, and her third place in the dance trio to, no, she’s decided that that trio must stay together. Ronnie Pincus leaves his impending operation to any Junior boy who wants it. His car he leaves as a taxi service to Middletown on a school trust fund. His sweet disposition he imparts to Shirley DeGraw. Howie Rotter leaves his Iamb chops and meat balls to Murray Bresky. His nickname, Moishc” he bequeaths to Mr. O’Brien. His girl friends, past, present and future, he takes with him. Herbie Saperstcin leaves his newly acquired Ford to Marilyn Fried- lander. His height he leaves to Skcctcr Cooke. His smooth line Herbie gives to Jay Kinsbrunner. His calculating ability he leaves to the adding machine in Mrs. Shapiro's office. Ducky Schwartz leaves his girl friends to David Goodstein. His piano- playing he leaves to Larry Marquit. His tuba Ducky leaves to Stanley Wohl and lastly Ducky leaves promising to get a new haircut. Shelly Schwartz leaves her position as Mr. Cohen’s pet peeve to Babsic Kwartler. She leaves her car to Cookie, Alice DeVore, and Marcia Gerson so they won’t have to hitch anymore. Shelley leaves her old memories of bus drivers to Paula Novogrodsky. Steve Seminick bequeaths his helpfullncss in carrying the girl’s luggage in Washington to any boy who really wants to be a GOD send, his way with Mr. Furniss to David Goodstein and to the bull he leaves the milk- ing machine. Chickic Shaddock leaves her blonde hair to Alice Devore, her place on Varsity cheerleading to her sister Mary, her car to anyone who wins the Driver's Ed. award, (she wants it in good hands) and her athletic ability she takes with her to Cortland where she really feels she’ll need it. • thirty two The Class Will Marly Shatsky, first of all, leaves Tiger;” his glasses he imparts to anyone who has trouble seeing, and his General Metal works to all who like it. Gary Slater donates his manly body to Lenny Prager, his place in shop to Roland Brown, and his helpfulness and good naturedness to all girls that come into the shop to Eddie Goldman. Richie Stieglitz imparts The River' to Gerald Levner, his moving camera to Bob Krutman, his presidency of the Honor Society Dick leaves to a Junior now in it who wants to try for what will be the third straight year to get the Society to New York; and his constant contradictions in Physics he gives to Lenny Allenstein. Frannic Sullivan would like to leave her height to Aggie Higgens. The Telephone Company she gives to Ann Gibson. Her seat in Drama and Speach to anyone who understands it. Carl Thiele leaves his quietness to Benjy Hodes, his laugh to Aggie Higgens, and Joe he sorrowfully leaves to Marilyn. Kay Todras donates her frequent trips to school in Sue’s clothes to Marilyn and Jewell, her rides to New York once a month to Toby Med- nick, her place in DUSO plays to Anita Fertik, her arguments with Mr. Feldman to any Junior who likes him as much as she and can take his teasing. Her editorship of the Yearbook she leaves to Myrna Weiss and she leaves with Deegee. Martin Van Vleet leaves that naive way with the girls to Jimmy Greene, his record of 1-0 to Pinky Cohen, his red hair to all the girls who have tried so hard to get that color, and his red face when he gets up in front of the assembly to Lionel Nosenchuck. Upon special request, his height is left to Harriet Kaplan. Annette Wachs leaves her frequent and profitable trips to Monticello on Saturday afternoon to Marcia Gerson. She leaves her wild and great barber chair parties to Jewell. To Marilyn, she imparts her RED hair dye. Her indecision she takes with her. Burt Waldbaum leaves the Deadwood Stage” to Murray Bresky just in case he can't get the Cadillac to take someone to the prom. His Ellen- ville and Monticello girls he leaves to Benjy Hodes and his study habits he bequeaths to Bruce Hoffman. Burt hopingly gives his Senior class Presidency to Aileen Van Nostrand. Mary Wegman imparts her oratory power to Marlene. (She'll need it as G.O. President.) Her trumpet she leaves to Mike Kove, her position as conductor of the assembly she gives to Aileen Van Nostrand and her literary editorship to any brave Junior who has plenty of time on his hands. Marty Weiner leaves Marlene to the school at large, hoping they won't treat her too harshly. With a blackward glance over his shoulders, Marty leaves Sherman's grocery where he spent many pleasant hours. His Senior accounts he leaves gladly to the Juniors, including the ice cream, the candy, and the Washington Trip. Jack Zelanko leaves F. C. S. to meet Babsie in Florida. He wishes Danny's would move down south so that he would have a steady income as he could then stay behind the counter. Jack leaves with past memories and an eye on the future. thirty-three Washington Sfrtp After three years of praying and a year of heart- aches, we finally found ourselves on the busses to Middletown. From the moment we got into the bus we knew we were missing something. Shouts went up from everywhere—are all the kids here? Mrs. Shapiro, do you have the tickets? One, two, three, four, where's the -fifth chaperone? That’s it, we were missing one. At that moment, Mr. Leshner saved the day and said that we’d meet Miss Todt in Middletown where, after a few minutes of pic- ture taking and merriment, we finally boarded our reserved car, No. 6 on the Erie Railroad. The train ride seemed long, but we passed the time playing cards, touring the train to meet other students, and looking for the observation car. We arrived in Baltimore at 2 F. M. The grunts and groans from the girls were unceasing as they lugged their 'trunks'' up the flight of stairs to our touring bus. There we found a heavy-set blonde haired, middle-aged man who introduced himself as Felton Pumpery; Whitey” for short. He was our guide and bus driver. It rook a half-hour until all the valises and kids got on the sweltering bus and started for the Annapolis Naval Academy. In the brief hour spent there, we made a tour of the grounds and the chapel; also the crypt of John Paul Jones. Some of the girls managed to lose the group by watching the passing scenery— (navel cadets). From there we merrily boarded our bus and with straining eyes and craining necks we awaited our first glimpse of Washington, D. C. Fifteen minutes in the city and we had arrived at our rest- ing place. THE NEW EBBITT HOTEL. No sooner had we entered the hotel, we were informed that the girls were on the tenth floor and the boys on the third. Our next surprise came when we entered our rooms, or shall we call them cubby holes? We found it pretty whimsical when we walked in and found that we couldn't get to the bottom drawer of the bureau. Then one of the girls crawled underneath the bed and cried, I got it!” Washington Trip As we arrived later than scheduled, we had to go right down for supper. In the dining room we were very fortunate to find a lavish meal spread before us. (The dancing girls were very good also). At 7:30 F. M. the bus was waiting to take us to our first tour—the Lincoln Memorial and Library of Congress. A few ardent baseball fans went to see the Washington Senators play the Philadelphia Athletics and some others went swimming. Back at the hotel again, the girls had a talk with the floor matron, Mrs. Bell, and the two house detectives who worked the elevators and patrolled from 11 P. M. to A. M. A round of cokes were ordered and the girls made a tour of the rooms taking riotous pictures. After a very few winks of sleep (it seems that some fellows sifted up to the tenth floor through the fire escape), wc had a hearty break- fast and boarded the bus for our all-day tour. We went to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. After waiting in line for almost an hour, we spent twenty frustrating minutes watching money being made and counted. From there, we were rushed to the White House where there was another line of spectators two blocks long. Again our waiting paid off, for the White House was nothing to miss with all its beauti- ful colored rooms, the gorgeous chandeliers, and wonderful thrilling feeling we had when we departed. Our next scheduled building was the Pan American Building. The crowd here was so huge that we decided to skip this and go directly to the capital. This part of the city is magnificent and seems completely separated from the commercial section. There arc nine spacious blocks which have nothing but grass leading directly to the capital building. After touring this building quite thoroughly with our woman guide and seeing the Senate assembly and echo chambers, we were more than delighted to get on the lawn once more and relax. When all the stragglers had been gathered in, we somehow managed to form three rows and keep our mouths shut long enough to pose for OUR group picture in front of the capital. Whitey and our chaperones then shoved us into the bus, and we headed for our hotel and lunch. Ready to roll again at 1:30, our first stop was Mt. Vernon. On the way we passed the Pentagon and the Washington airport from which we were told a plane lands or takes off each minute of the hour of the day. Mt. Vernon, Washington's home, proved as interesting as we had anticipated with the spacious lawn overlooking the Potomac River; the kitchen, gardens, museums, and the tomb. Although given a definite time limit to meet at the bus, we found we were too late for the changing of the guards at Arlington Cemetery, our next stop, and would have to wait an additional hour to see it. We found many things to take pictures of there—the Greek amphitheater, the tomb, the guard, the cherry blossom trees which were still in bloom here though no where else in Washington and, of course, ourselves. We were awed by the fact that with all the people there, the cemetery still retained its air of solemnity, peace, and restfulness. With the hour remaining before we were to leave for the night club Lotus, everyone managed to occupy their time sleeping, talking and drinking cokes. Our transportation to the night club added to the enjoyment of the evening. Yes, you guessed it, our tired, aching, roasting feet carried us once more to the abode loved most by our hungry eyes and stomachs, a dinner table. Our stomachs full once more, we trod back to the hotel for an evening of fun, our minds • thirty-six Washington Trip filled with stories of how some past seniors had acted when faced with similar situations. Awakening (?) the next morning at 6:00 A. M., we were on our way to the Washington Monument by 8:30 A. M. Those less-tired and more-eager of us climbed all 989 steps to the top. Those who took the elevator were slightly more appreciative of the elegant view. If you don’t believe it, ask Susy. Those who walked down had just as much trouble. Already tired, we continued on our tour to the Smithsonian Institute, which contained the buildings on aviation, medicine, natural history, modern art, and a few others of high interest. It was impossible to attempt to see everything so most of us just chose a building or two at random, hoping to compare their tours with fellow classmates on their way back to the Hbbitt for chow. Though we were scheduled for more sightseeing events that after- noon, we decided to spend the afternoon at the zoo. Somehow we had managed to miss this when we were regularly scheduled. After looking over the various kinds of creatures and comparing them to our favorite specimen, Davey, we took a well needed rest. While rest- ing we deliberated what we’d do with our evening off. Some wanted to retrace their steps, go to the amusement park or on a cruise on the Potomac, to mention only a few plans suggested. What a rumpus on the bus ride back to the hoteH Everybody was trying to persuade the chaperones to approve their plans. Finally, the chaperones decided to have everybody go on the midnight cruise on the Potomac. At 7:30 P. M. we boarded the bus and rode to the dock where the boat was waiting. No sooner were we on the boat, than all of us scattered in small groups throughout the three decks. The whistle blew and we were off. The ride was really enchanting. We reached the amusement park where we alighted for forty-five minutes. Once again the whistle summoned us for our return voyage. Arriving at the hotel about 12:00 and realizing it was our last night in Washington, we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. The next morning had been left free so that we could buy souvenirs. Expecting to sleep a little later than usual, the girls found themselves awakened by an intruder in the dark. They stormed into the hall looking for the culprit. Ah, ha! They found one girl in 1010 getting some shut-eye on a bed! At 11:30 A. M. we dragged ourselves from breakfast and bid farewell to our pleasant abode, never to forget the wonderful hours spent there. As our bus started and we began to leave the great city, we realized how quickly the time had gone by and how much of a happy dream it seemed like. We all began reminiscing the times had by all; but we realized that this trip could never had been so wonder- ful and enjoyable without the guidance, companionship, and jovial manner of our chaperones. To you, Mrs. Shapiro, Miss Walker, Miss Todt, Mr. Leshner, and Mr. McGrath, we owe our hearty thanks for a wonderful 78 hours of unparalelled fun. • thirty-seven • thirty-eight Cast on cJour Knock On Any Door—The Chaperones I Apologize—We didn’t mean to keep everyone up Tuesday night The Killers—Those crazy monkeys Bring Back The Thrill—The Roller Coaster The Devil And Daniel Webster—Big Becbee and the F.C.S. boys It Was Always You—The chaperones knocking on the door. Watcher Of The Dead—Selma Kass Tuesday night Leave It To The Boys—To see a cross-eyed lion The Tell-Tale Heart—What Miss Todt heard when she went to check 1008 A Sinner Kissed An Angel—Who said that! The Outcasts Of Poker Flats—The girls who hiked to 1001 Tuesday night Slaughter On Tenth Avenue—We mean the tenth floor. The Furnished Room—Ho Ho By The Waters Of Babylon—Our cruise on the Potomac Rhapsody In Blue—What the boys saw through their colored glasses The Wild One—The monkey that took a dislike to Marty Cohen Tlie Lotus Eater—That restaurant Without Honor—Who, us? Wanted—Another fire escape for the New Ebbitt Detour—Trying to get to the third floor by the way of the tenth The Greatest Show On Earth—When the boys were yelling, Go, go at the flying monkeys Loyal Hearts—All those whose loved ones weren’t with us Now Is The Hour—The cops have gone off duty The Winner's Circle—Three cheers for Davey It Isn’t Fair—The chaperones from Dover Plains Mine Own Executioner—Or Who has Marty Weiner’s P.J.’s?” The Passionate Sentry—Selma opening the door right in Big Bcebee's face This I Believe—There were no boys on the tenth floor Spirits Of St. Louis—Ducky Follow That Woman—Ronnie chasing Selma through the halls. Laughing Boy—Howie There A Small Hotel..................... Caged—Bed check at 12:00 Snake Pit—New Ebbitt dining room April Showers—Water from the fourth floor windows Miracle Of The Bells—Changing of the guard Room With A View—1010 could see the fire escape perfectly Everywhere I Wander—The New Ebbitt Halls The Night The Bed Fell—Wednesday night Native’s Return—Friday night I Shall Return—Seniors Call Of The Wild—Davey to the monkeys Strange Things Are Happening—Two additions to the Senior girls—Martha and Bertha • thirty-nine Cast on Tour Escape By Night—The boys walking downstairs backwards so the cops would think they were first going up It's Greek To Me—Hotel regulations Am I In Love—Chickie A Fish Story—Marty Weiner was sent to the managers office The Creeps—Touring after Tuesday night Danger Is My Business—The chaperones All Yankees Are Liars—Is that so, Davey? The War Of The Worlds—In room 1008 The Brink Of Silence—About 6:30 A. M. The Navy Gets The Gravy But The Army Gets The Beans—The Ambassador and the New Ebbitt Little Gentlemen—Our boys From Here To Eternity—The top of the Washington Monument Night Club—The Lotus? The Girl From Jones Beach—Shelly You Know How Talk Gets Around —And how! It's Magic—How the girls got to the third floor It Ain’t Necessarily So—Everything you heard Red Badge Of Courage—Davey You'll Never Know—Just what happened The Long, Long Trailer!—Whitey’s bus Calling AH Cars—What, more cops! Come Back, Little Sheba—And Marty Weiner tries again Spot Lights—We mean flashlights Such A Night—Any night in Washington The Wide Open Spaces—Seven girls sleeping in a room made for four Ice Capades—On the lawn of the zoo Miss Sadie Thompson—Sue in her P.J.'s Dragnet—Bib Beebee, Little Beebee, Pat, and Mrs. Bell Here Come The Girls—The girls that always kept the bus waiting Chattanooga Show-Shine Boy—The one that rooked Louie Smoke Gets In Your Eyes—The boys smoking cigars on the train The Stranger—Marge from Deposit Fuzzy-Wuzzy—Jimmy's teddy-bear Crazy, Man, Crazy—Those South Carolina boys The Water-Hole—So where's the hot water? Here In My Heart—Heart-burn from the food at the Ebbitt Just One Of Those Things— I'm sorry, the switchboard closes at 11:00” Lost Boundaries—Above the fifth floor restricted to boys, below the fifth floor restricted to girls Twin Beds—Our ever-present bunk-beds forty rJhe [Prophecy This is Mary Wegman, International Oratorical Contest winner, bringing you a description of the opening of the new Hingen play, ”1954. It has been thirty years since the curtain fell on our graduation exercises. Now, the curtain is about to rise again, this time for the opening of the play ”1954” which is being presented at the theater of the fabulous New Concord Hotel. I'm reporting to you from the booth directly across the street from the theater. Miss Naomi Parker, who retains her maiden name, is now a happily married woman with three handsome sons; Jack, Herb, and Lee. Miss Parker built this theater especially for the premiere of this play Tonight, ladies and gentlemen, we will see the most modern and elaborate methods of transportation and inventions and also introduce you to some of the most famous celebrities of our time. The play is to start at 8:30 p.m. It is now 7:45 and the outstanding personalities are beginning to arrive. Stepping out of the latest jet-propelled cars, I recognize four people who have achieved fame in medical science; Dr. Herbert Saperstein, President of the United States Medical Asso- ciation, who is also writing a book, 'What Every Creative Writer Should Know”; Kay Novogrodsky, one of the coaches of her athletic niece but also superintendent of nurses in our country; Dr. Joseph Kessler, who achieved fame for his cure of cancer and is now lecturing all over the country on the importance of a good memory; and Dr. John Kotin, the renowned plastic surgeon, who is more famous for the new baby toy he just put on the market called The Dupple. Just a minute, ladies and gentlemen; there are five people. I almost missed Dr. Philip Cohen, the world famous osteopath who almost made an unnoticed escape. We won't be able to contact him now—he’s busy catching up on the latest news from his old cronies. Just over to the right of the theater, a special chartered plane from Washington is landing on the Concord's private air field. Everyone is rushing to the plane now as the President of the United States, Martin Van Vleet, alights. President Van Vleet is losing some of his red hair and I understand an old science teacher of his has been a constant visitor to the White House to give the President some pointers forty-one The Prophecy on what to do. With the President are some of his associates, Lawrence Kasofsky, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who is said to be sup- porting the Senator from New York State's proposal to Federal aid to Education; Lee Benton, who is married to, yes, you've guessed it, to that gal from Woodridge, though he spends most of his time in Washington as United States Treasurer; Ronald Pincus, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, just strengthened his opinion on the issue of 18 years olds quitting school; Susan Morris, whose decision to accept the United States Ambassador position to France was prompted by the surplus of Johnnys in Paris; Eileen Eltz and Elaine Cymbol, the President's secretaries. Standing in front of the billboard I see some men talking. They seem to be rather important and well-to-do. Mr. Martin Cohen, head of the Cadillac division of General Motors Corporation. Mr. Cohen just donated a car a year to the F. C. S. Driver Education Course. With him are Mr. Steven Seminick, owner of a chain of garages throughout the country; Mr. Gary Slater, the strong man of Barnum and Bailey's famous circus before being head of the production division of Chrysler Corporation; Mr. Philip Frank, owner of the largest farm in the mid-west; Mr. Martin Shatsky, owner of a large concern which special- izes in optometry supplies. He started quite a large collection down in Tiger” County. And Mr. Cornelius DePuy, world famous construction engineer; Now he is president of his own construction company. They are no doubt arguing as to which company has the better jet-propelled car for the price. 1 see coming out of a Cadillac limousine, Frances Sullivan who teaches loud operators to speak softly, and Frances Novogrodsky. Both of these lovely looking people are the heads of the East and West Bell Telephone Company. Here come the stars of 1954. For the opening of this play, we arc going to hear the top female and male vocalists in the country. They are none other than that vivacious Judy Carnesi and handsome Alvin Nellowitz. Alvin made his great start on the Ted Mack Show and used Judy as his star on his own fabulous show. Following them will be the greatest dance trio of all times—Shelly Schwartz, Alice Lotvin, and Jack O'Brien of the City Center Ballet Company. These three have ap- peared all over with calls for them to dance for the King and Queen of England; they are quite accomplished. Kay Todras, the famous Broad- way and Hollywood actress, is the star of this play. The philanthropists backing the show of shows, 1954,” are Mr. Irwin Berman, head of the • forty-two The Prophecy Curtiss Publishing Company and Mr. Robert Kline, owner of a chain of theaters on the East coast. The writer of this play is none other than Pulitzer Prize winner, Arnold Hingen. Its producer is Burt Waldbaum, the man who picked producing over a movie career, the director, Martin Weiner. These two unusual men had past experience in producing and directing during their senior year in high school. Here comes the Band leader who beats all. He's Mr. Donald Schwartz, who will lead this evenings music. Donald toured the world, is famous for his piano playing, and is still receiving royalties for his new grad- uation march. Hi! Excuse me, folks, I just had to say hello to Miss Chickie Shad- dock, star of the Olympic tennis tournament, and Carlton Theile, star of the famous New York Yankee ball club. Chickie has been asked to polish her diet and it is believed that she is the daughter that ran away from Marilyn Dimaggio. I have just heard that the famed, retired chemist, Richard Steiglitz, will be here tonight. As you’ve undoubtedly heard, Dick is advisor to a great secret government project on which his two sons and brother Charles, are working on. The spinster of the class, Annette Wachs, has just arrived by her 1954 Ford. Annette, who is known throughout the world, is the proud owner of the famous Stork Club. GIRLS—Here he comes. The Ruberosa of 1984. He is none other than Edwin Red Hedman. Yes, the playboy of this era is here in person and is again single and looking for another wife. Red’s divorce from his fifth wife became final last week. Along with Red are two society columnists who are here to cover the play. The young ladies are Roz Janko and Janet Gitlin, who at one time collaborated with each other in writing a series of articles that won the Society Plea Prize” award. Now the two girls work for rival newspapers. Ladies and gentlemen, something is wrong. I can’t see a thing. Some- thing is so bright and glaring! It seems to be blinding everyone! I’ll try to find out what is causing this glare. Oh, now I see what it is. Louis Lemberger just appeared wearing a pink and green striped shirt, with yellow and blue striped slacks to match. Louie, if you remember a • forty-three The Prophecy few years back, was a barber. In fact, it was he who started the trend of short hair-cuts for men, Now Louie is in the conservative clothes line. With all the excitement about Louie, I almost missed seeing Roz Bluestone. She is now the head of the Department of Translation in the United Nations. She expects to go to Spain this winter to learn the only language that she has not yet fluently accomplished, Spanish! I see a 1984 Cadillac stopping in front of the playhouse now. In the car are Jack Zelanko and Solomon Cohen. These two men are the co-owners of the Travel and Vacation Agency. Last winter, as I recall, their specialty was trips to Florida. This summer they are trying to get people to vacation in a new area called the Catskill Mountains. I see Howard Rotter getting out of the car with them. Howard who won the annual chicken flicking contest is now President of the Swift Meat Packing Company. Well folks, it seems that just about everybody is here, and the production is about to begin. Now you will witness the grand opening of 1954, one of the greatest plays of our times. All things are as they were then except you are there. You remember the class that graduated from the Falls- burg Central High School in 1954 on that memorable night of June 29. We leave them now so that they might continue to embark upon newer and higher, ever growing endeavors. forty-four $o Jou [Remember Wb en Roz J. cheered for the Junior-Senior game. The kids all became very religious when the holidays began rolling around. We got our typing regents marks in the tenth grade. Halloween nights were such fun. Some people broke into Kaplan's concession. Jackie tied Mrs. Elliot's shoe laces together. Alvin had a party. We had sleigh riding parties at Deutch's hill in Woodridge and the Overbrook in Mountaindale. The Senior boys went to Ellenville while the Senior girls went to New York. The whole class had to sit in the halls in front of Mr. Blumberg's office. We picnicked at Mrs. Elliott's house at the end of every year. Davey answered Mr. Hayward with a Yes, Dear. There were basketball games between Woodridge and Mountaindale. Fallsburgh invaded Woodridge in '50. Joe Kessler's girl friends were Gloria and Elaine. We sneaked into the Rock Hill Drive-In. Our summer buddies came up. The great talks between Annette, Marty, and Burt in eleventh grade Social Studies. Roz J. fell out of Shelley's car on the way to see Burt in the hospital. Mike Lotvin said Speaking. Sonny Smith went into business for the Seniors. Bob caught Annette in P.J.'s and clips in the barber chair The City Boy ” came to Annette’s Sweet Sixteea Mountaindale became the battleground for the East Side vs. F.C.S. The “El Coyotes hit Ellenville. Six Seniors got kicked out of school in four days Sue's diary was accidentally read at her wild party Davey did a Lindy with Shelley at Sue's party. We made up our password for getting into the rooms in Washington Red Hedman put a screw in his term paper to keep it together Shelley used Roz J.'s slip for gym pants. Judy answered Mr. Feldman, I'm just advertising, to his question-ef Miss Carncsi are you buying or selling? The cheerleaders got locked in the Mountaindale locker room Wachs had her fabulous spaghetti party.” Shelley had a pajama party. It was a fad to get kicked out of the Fallsburgh movie Sue wore blouses. Shelley dropped something while cheering Selma and Sue were going steady. The Senior boys played the All-Stars in their pajamas. Chickie and Shelley walked to school in below zero weather. Elaine and Shelley were looking for each other on Times Square during Macy's Thanks- giving Day parade. Naomi talked about her dog, Oscar. The Chinese waiter called Shelley a lansman. The girls did the hick dance. The girls had chicken fights in the locker rooms during lunch hour. The main feature on Danny's menu was health salad. Shelley tried to light Mendy’s matches.” The Majis hit town. Fruit cocktail was flying at Shelly's house. Mom was in the city ®o JJou [Remember Wh en Selma had this and that parties in the ninth grade. Janet Gitlin locked her bedrooms at her parties. Selma kissed Mr. Gerber in his grand entrance into the Home Ec. room. We had great Business Law classes. Joe Mercurio sang. Alice Devore said that Herbie Sap. was quiet! The Senior girls wore their blouses backwards. The Senior girls did the Bunny Hop back to school. Davcy danced with Mrs. Blumberg. Mr. Beytin wobbled against Mr. Prindlc in the sack race. Mr. Prindle sang for us in class. Corney painted the art room The Moose's picture hung on Mr. Gerber s wall. Mike Lotvin had a party after the Soccer championship. Canhead was our mascot. Mrs. Green couldn't hit Naomi because she was wearing nailpolish. Chickie and Judy had breakfast in the home Ec. room and sat on their morsals when Mr. Blumberg walked in. All the Senior girls wished Georgia Fcdun was a Senior, too Davey and Mrs. Van Nostrand were going to elope to California Jack O'Brien used his influence to get the girls into the Concord Jack O'Brien and Alan Sussman had an argument. Philly Cohen took over English class for Mrs. DeWitt. We made those famous ninth grade book reports. Mr. Friedland's waste paper basket was in his room. Johnny wasn't a dupple. Shelley performed a wedding ceremony for Roz. J. and Red Judy yelled something at the girls and didn't know what it meant. We hitched all over the place. We took trips to the Monticello five and ten every Saturday afternoon. Davey and Irwin had dog fights. We had the greatest percussion section in the band. We sat under Mr. Feldman's desk. We took those crazy bus rides to basketball games. Marty Van’s shoes vanished mysteriously. Chickie almost killed Roz J. during a volleyball game We played games at the Woodridge railroad station Phyllis Kraf had Saturday night parties. Lee knocked Aaron Podhurst out Selma knocked Kay T. out. Mr. Beytin broke his engagement to Selma during Bio. class Judy and Roz J. went to the '53 graduation in Woodbournc and had to hitch to Fallsburgh in time for the processional to start We had our Junior-Senior games We planned our Senior class play—may it rest in peace. We took those delightful walks from Hurlcyville and Mountaindalc parties Selma had Senior parties. Burt threw a frog out of the window during Bio. class. We lived for the girl scout troop meetings The game between Hurleyville and Woodridge in the sixth grade. Burt yelled out of the window of Sonny Smith's apartment to a drunk, Don't you see me? I'm a little pink elephant. It took six men to push Shelley's car out of the mud after our first visit to Domenick's THE END forty-six Junior Class First row: Anita Fertile, Dorothy Tavormina, Anita Rosenblum, Aileen Van Nostrand, Yvonne Winfield, Jewell Kaplan. Mr. Beylin, Mr. Weiss, Violet Berger, Patricia Ricci, Agnes Higgins, Myrna Weiss, Thelma Evans, Marlene Elchysen. Second row: Shirley DcGraw, Janet Reynolds, Dorothy Brown, Joyce Hcdman, Ellen Sakofsky, Eleanor Cooke, Barbara Schnall, Elaine Sakofsky, Ann Gibson, Kitty Higgins, Marilyn Friedlander, Cynthia Welkis. Third row. Lionel Nosenchuck, Richard Higgens, Paul Cohen, Murray Bresky, Leonard Allenstein, Ronald Brown, Thomas Smith. Nicholas Ferrante, Cliff Hewlitt, Leonard Kay, Benjamin Hodes, Robert Slater. Top row: Darryl Kaplan. Stanley Wilensky, Alvin Wilcnsky, Marvin Rasnick, George Karell, Robert Krutman, Leonard Prager, James Green, David Goodstein, Alex Cherviok, Martin Feldman, Bruce Hoffman. Junior Class Officers Juniors The Junior class, led by their capable class officers, has started raising funds for their trip to Washington. One of their first projects, which proved to be a suc- cess, the Junior Prom, was held at the Schenk’s Para- mount Hotel. The Juniors are working hard, and are looking forward to their never forgetful Washington trip. Lionel Nosenchuck, Marlene, Anita Fertik • forty-eight Sophomore Class First row Wanda Kanowitz, Lydia Cohen, Harriet Kaplan, Lorelie Weissman, Selma Malman, Edith Prince. Mr. Wayne Hayward, Miss Fannie Longo, Mr. William O'Brien, Audrey Lawrence, Annette Mostowski, Marcia Mancusi, Beverly Winfield, Marcia Gerson, Sdbv Novack Second row- Paula Novogrodsky, Evalyn Carter, Ronda Rose, June Hill, Diana Davis. Virginia Wilson, Joan Eckert, Anna kozachuk, Barbara Comfort, Natalie Brand, Nancy Karkota, Roberta Friedberg, Dorothy Oesterreich, Ann Levine, Ruth Rosenblum, Mona Rosza, Third row: Julian Wilson, Gerald Rotter, LeRoy Quick, Charles Sakofsky, David Rcinleib, Stanley Kowalik, Walter Cook, Gerald Temes, Jay Kinsbruner, David Friedberg, Michael Frank, Samson Dickens. Robert Parker, Michael Kove. Top row: Stanley Wohl, Joel Rosenshein, Roger Allen, Dennis Farbcr, Lawrence Kramer. George Fedun, Joseph Drcschcr, Martin Komitsky, Stuart Katz, Paul Naschen, Alan Putter, Carl Bresky, Murray Gaimen, Arthur Novick, Michael Altman. Sophomore Class Officers Sophomores The sophomores spent most of their first year in Woodridge getting acquainted with the students, and the school itself. In doing so, they participated in social, athletic, and dramatic affairs. The class of 56 is eagerly awaiting the time when they too can sell candy and have Proms. rs Carl Bresky, Qharles Sakofsky, Wanda Kanowitz • forty-nine Focus Editors First row: Larry Kasotsky. Mary Wegman. Mr. Irving Hertz, Kay Todras, Lionel Noscnchuck. Top row: Benjamin Hodes, Edwin Hedman. Chickie Shaddock, Susan Morris.Rochelle Schwartz, Philip Cohen. Comet Club First row: Anita Rosenblum, Alice Lotvm. Dorothy Tavormma, Lydia Cohen, Mr. Feldman, Selma Malman, Selby Novack, Catherine Novogrodsky, Anita Fertik. Second row: Michael Altman, Dorothy Shaddock, Susan Morris, Rochelle Schwartz, Karen Todras, Eileen Eltz, Annette Wachs, Ann Gibson, Judith Finklestein, Naomi Parker. Top row: Jay Kinsbruner, George Karell, Gerald Temes, Robert Krutman, Leonard Kay, Paul Cohen, Melvin Gershon, Lionel Nosenchuck, Benjamin Hodes, Martin Feldman, Dennis Farber. Comet Club Comet club, this year under the di- rection of Mr. Feldman, succeeded in turning out six issues with no expense to the students. fifty-three Student Council First row: Kay Todras. Lee Benton, Larry Kasofsky, Marty VanVleet, Mr. Nathan Weiss, Mary Wegman, Marcia Mancusi, Marlene Elchyshen. Second row: Alan Putter, Joseph Kessler, Burt Waldbaum, Murray Bresky, Robert Slater, Charles Sakofsky. Top row: Herbert Sapcrstein, Roger Allen. Student Council The F. C. S. Student Council is elected by the students to carry on various activities throughout the school year to better Fallsburgh Central. 'This year, aside from three very successful parties, the Council initiated a new system of voting for our school officers, which will benefit many future students of Fallsburgh Central. fifty-four Honor Society First row: Alice Lotvin, Mary Wegman, Richard Stieglitz, Mr. Sam Beytin, Kay Todras, Rosalind Bluestone, Sue Morris. Top row: Arnold Hingen. Joseph Kessler, Rochelle Schwartz. Marty VanVIeet, Herbert Saperstein. Honor Society In the second year of its existence, the F. C. S. Honor Society gained eleven juniors as new members. The Honor Society in- tends to fulfill many obligations and plans in the future. • fifty-five Travel Club The Far Hast, the Riviera — they sound interesting, don’t they? All the members of the Travel Club with the help of Mr. Hay- ward have discussed the many different places, how to get there, and what you will find. They also decorated Mr. Hayward’s homeroom. Travel Club First row. George Kronenberg, Marcia Gerson. Mr. Wayne Hayward. Harriet Kaplan, Roger Allen. Top row: William LaPinsky, Carlton Thiele, Arnold Hingen, Joseph Kessler, Lee Benton. Psychology Club 4 First row-: Marcia Gerson, Natalie Brand. Ann Gibson, Mr. Nathan Weiss, Selma Malman, Harriet Kaplan. Top row: Judith Finklestein. Bruce Hoffman. Jack O'Brien. Leonard Allcn tein. Leonard Prager, Murray Gaimen, Wanda Kanowitz. Chess Club Chess Club Chess anyone? Everyone who has joined the Chess Club this year has learned the funda- mentals of that interesting and brain-teasing game with the help of Mr. Feldman. First row: Barbara Schnall, Joyce Hedman, Ewel Kaplan. Mr. Fledman. Marilyn Fritdlander, Dorothy Tavormina. Second row: Michael Altman, Carl Bresky. George Fcdun, Michael Frank, Marvin Rasnick, John Kotin, Joel Rosenshinc. Top row: Carlton Thiele, George Karell, Robert Krutman, Lawrence Kasofsky, Stanley Kowalik, Walter Cook, Murray Bresky, Benjamin Hodes. Stephen Seminick. Dennis Farber. The Bachelor Club The Bachelor Club Eight of F.C.S.'s boys and Miss Buchner have been learning how to cook. We have it on good authority that even though they cooked well they didn’t enjoy cleaning up afterwards. Who does? First row: Leland Lawrence, George Fedun, Michael Kove, Miss Barbara Buchner, Irwin Berman, Julian Wilson. Top row: Michael Frank. Larry Brustein. Louis Lcmberger, David Kwartler, Edwin Hedman, Philip Cohen. • fifty-seven AH- Club Art Club Under the guidance of Mr. Longo the members of the Art club learned to use many mediums of art. First row: Larry Kramer, Joyce Hedman, Cynthia Wellcis, Mr. Robert Longo, Janet Reynolds, Ronald Pincus. Top row: Martin Komitsky, Walter Karell, Thomas Smith, Murray Bresky, Samson Dickens. Business Club Business Club Many Businessmen and secretary's-to-be got a lot of help from Miss Rosner's Business Club. They took trips into some of the offices in town to see how an actual office is run. They also saw films and machines and had discussions about business and offices. First row: Rose Buchard, Roger Allen, Miss Ann Rosner, Lee Benton, Violet Berger. Top row: Patricia Ricci, Katherine Higgins, Annette Wachs, Rochelle Schwartz. • fifty-eight Spanish Club Spanish Club Que Pasa? Spanish or mambo class? Be- tween dancing lessons the members of the Spanish club took time out to prepare a Tortilla Meal.” At Christmas time Spanish club students celebrated the holiday with the breaking of the pinata. M First row: Janet Gitlin, Beverly Winfield, Lorelie Weissman, Audrey Lawrence, Miss Fannie Longo, Edith Prince, Ann Levine, Marcia Mancusi. Second row: Elaine Cymbol, Ruth Rosenblum, Ronda Rose, June Hill, Naomi Parker, Janet Reynolds, Alice Lotvin. Top row: Arthur Novick, James Farquhar, David Kwartler, LeRoy Quick, Gerald Rotter. French Club French Club Vive la France! That is the motto of the French club. This year, under the sponsor- ship of Mademoiselle Longo, they have been picking up bits of French conversation, and also have been absorbing some French cul- ture through music. First row: Arthur Novick, Jewell Kaplan, Miss Fannie Longo, Barbara Comfort, Joel Rosenshein. Darryl Kaplan. Top row: Alan Putter, Alvin Wilinsky, Gerald Rotter, Paul Naschen. • fifty-nine Beginning Photography Club First row: David Goodstein, Carl Bresky, Mr. William O Bnen, Marvin Rasnick, Benjamin Hodes. Top row: Joseph Drescher, Nick Ferrante, Edward Goldman, Alvin Nesselowitz, Charles Sakofsky. Advanced Photography Club Photo Mr. O’Brien taught some of the boys how to develop and print their own pictures which is a hobby that many men continue throughout their life. First row: Solomon Cohen, Jay Kinsbruner, Mr. William O'Brien, Lionel Nosenchuck, David Goodstein. Top row: Nick Ferrante, Philip Cohen. • sixty Drama Club Drama Charades, pantomimes and improvisations in addition to the enacting of a one act play occupied the members of the Drama Club and Mr. Hayward. First row: Cynthia Welkis. Anita Rosenblum, Kay Novogrodsky, Mr. Wayne Hayward, Lydia Cohen. Edith Cross, Shirley DeGraw. Top row: Joyce Hcdman, Joan Eckert, Martin Cohen, Richard Higgins. Paul Naschen. Chickie Shaddock, Kay Todras. Sewing Club Sewing Club Miss Buchner and some of the girls helped to improve the appearance of our school by making draperies for some of the rooms aside from their own products of aprons, blouses and collars. I- First row: Dorothy Oesterrich, Yvonne Winfield, Miss Barbara Buchner, Agnes Higgins, Thelma Evans. Top row: Anna Kozachuk. Dorothy Brown, Eleanor Cook, Frances Sullivan, Frances Novogrodsky. • sixty-one Model Airplane Club Model Airplanes Aerodynamics, a very enticing subject to many boys and Mr. Longo, was the main feature of the Model Airplane Club. They saw films about that subject, made and flew their own planes and—the most important learned how to repair them after they crashed. First row: Samson Dickens, Ronald Pincus, Stanley Wohl, Mr. Robert Longo, Robert Parker, Martin Shatsky. Top row: Walter Karell. Robert Slater, Thomas Smith, Cornelius DcPuy, David Rcinleib, Jack Zelanko. Angling Club Club Under the supervision of Mr. Furniss, the members of the angling club have learned how to cast and tie flies, how to fix sky hooks and how to take knots out of lines. First row: Steven Seminick, David Friedberg, Martin Shatsky, Mr. Gordon Furniss, Stanley Wohl, Jack Zelanko, James Green. Top row: Stanley Kowalik, Clifford Hewlett, LeRoy Quick, Walter Cook, Cornelius DcPuy, Gary Slater, Lester Smith. • sixty-two Knitting and Embroidery Club Knitting and Embroidery Under Miss Rosner's supervision the girls in the Knitting and Embroidery club have been knitting and embroidering various things. They needed very little teaching and have been working on their own. First row: Katherine Higgins, Beverly Winfield, Agnes Higgins, Miss Ann Rosner, Audrey Lawrence, Yvonne Winfield. Frances Novogrodsky. Top row: Frances Sullivan. Eleanor Cook, Dorothy Brown, June Hill, Thelma Evans. Arts and Crafts Club Arts and Crafts Club In the Arts and Crafts club some students learned the fundamentals of working with ceramics, tile, leather, metal and wood. They turned out such interesting and useful ob- jects as knickknack shelves and ash-trays. First row: Martin Komitsky, Stanley Wilinsky, Mr. Gordon Furniss, Joseph Drescher. Clifford Hewlett. Top row: James Green, Robert Maliga. Ronald Brown, Lester Smith. Alvin Wilinsky. • sixty-three Hotel Service Club Hotel Service With the help of Mr. Beytin many of the boys in our school have been learning the fundamentals of waiting on tables and have been able to earn money during vacations as waiters. First row: Robert Kline. Alan Putter. William LaPinsky, Irwin Berman. Mr. Sam Beytin, Darryl Kaplan. Martin Feldman. George Kronenberg, Martin Cohen. Second row: Louis I rmberger. Arnold Hingcn, Paul Cohen. Solomon Cohen. Robert Maliga. Martin Weiner. Robert Slater, Howard Rotter. Top row: Stuart Katz. Philip Frank,-Julian Wilson. Richard Higgins. Burt Waldbaum, Edwin Hedman. Larry Brustein. Ronald Geiger, Alex Chervick. Philosophy Club Philosophy Mr. Brizel and Mr. Weiss have led dis- cussions about many famous philosophers in history such as Plato and Aristotle. First row. Murray Gaimen. Herbert Saperstein, Mr. Milton Brizel, Mr. Nathan Weiss, Bruce Hoffman, John Kotin. Top row: Jack O'Brien, Richard Stieglitz. Burt Waldbaum, Marty Van Vleet, Larry Kasofsky, Leonard Allenstein, Robert Kline. • sixty-four Band Girls Chorus Girls Chorus The Girls Chorus, with Mr. Hertz as director sang at many school functions this year. Mostowski Janet Gitlm. Mary Wegman, Ann Lev.ne, Dorothy Osterick, Patricia Richi Violet Berger Donald Schwartz, Mr. Irving Hertz, Edith Prince. Mona Roza. Aileen VanNostrand, Selby Novack, Lorelei Weissman, Edith Cross. Second Row: Janet Reynolds. Ruth Rosenblum, Evelyn Carter, Paula Novogrodsky, Ellen Sakofsky, Barbara Schnall Anna Kozachuck, Diane Davis, Rhonda Rose, Elaine Sakofsky, Natalie Brand Nancy Karkota, Rosalind Bluestone. Top Row: Myrna Weiss, Anita Rosenblum, Anita Fertik, Marcia Mancusi, Rosalind Janko, Judith rnesi Selma Kass Elaine Cymbol, Marilyn Fnedlander, Rochelle Schwartz, Wanda Kanowitz, Roberta Friedberg, Marlene Elchyshen. Mixed Chorus Mixed Chorus Under the direction of Mr. Hertz the Mixed Chorus sang at assemblies and the Spring Concert. They also performed when Fallsburgh Central played host to the annual American Legion oratorical contest. First row: Annette Mostowski. Janet Gitlm. Mary Wegman, Ann Levine, Dorothy Ocstereich, Patricia Ricci, Violet Berger, Mr. Irving Hertz, Edith Prince, Mona Roza, Aileen VanNostrand, Selby Novack, Lorelei Wcissman, Edith Cross. Second row: Janet Reynolds. Ruth Rosenblum, Evelyn Carter, Paula Novogrodsky, Ellen Sakofsky, Barbara Schnall. Anna Kozachuck. Diane Davis, Rhonda Rose, Elaine Sakofsky. Natalie Brand, Nancy Karkota, Rosalind Bluestone. Third row: Myrna Weiss, Anita Rosenblum. Anita Fertik. Marcia Mancusi, Rosalind lanko, Judith Carnesi. Selma Kass, Elaine Cymbol, Marilyn Friedlander, Rochelle Schwartz, Wanda Kanowitz, Roberta Friedberg, Marlene Elchyshen. Top row: Irwin Berman Alex Cherviok. Philip Cohen, Donald Schwartz, Lawrence Kasofsky, Martin VanVlect, Alvin Nesselowitz, Richard Higgins, Stuart Katz, Darryl Kaplan, Paul Nachsen! SOCCER This year's Comets made a valiant attempt to win the Klcinman Trophy. As of now. it is still undecided. The Comets and the Ellcnville Blue Devils had identical seasonal records. However, the Comets produced a greater offense and defense, and on this basis may still win the championship. p c. S. opened the season with an impressive shellacking of Middletown. Good offense and defense was the mark of the Comets in this spirited spectacle. The Comets then played Monticello showing fine playmanship. I'allsburgh took on Ellenville at Ellcnville and was defeated, 1-0, on a penalty kick in the last forty-five seconds. This snapped a Comet win streak of twelve straight games over the year. The Comets waged an uphill battle from this point on. They beat Middletown and Monticello on their home fields. The Comets capped their uphill drive with a brilliant win over Ellcnville. This deadlocked the teams with a 5-1 record. A playoff was arranged and the teams battled to a 6-6 standstill with Ellcnville scoring the tying goal with ten seconds of the game to go. A misinterpretation of the rules resulted in another playoff which effected in a 0-0 tic after two exciting overtimes. This was one of the greatest E. C. S. teams to represent I'allsburgh in soccer. Good teamwork spirit, and the will to win worked hand in hand for our Comet team. F.C.S. Opp. 12 Middletown 0 6 Monticello 2 0 Ellcnville 1 6 Monticello 2 10 Middletown 0 2 Ellenville 0 6 Ellcnville 6 0 Ellenville 0 sixty-nine Varsity Basketball Under a new coach and with a green team, F. C. S. opened its season on December 4 at Liberty. Not too much was expected from the Comets. They surprised all with a 41-56 win and Kwartler tossing in 16. December 11 found the Comets playing host to a big, strong, fast Kingston club. Kingston won, 64-48. On December 15 DUSO champion, Poughkeepsie, administered a savage beating winning 95-63. The Comets rebounded well and beat Port Jervis, 59-47, Benton scoring 17. In the first game of 1954, the Comets journeyed to Newburgh and staged a game, but losing fight ended at 59-48. Kasofsky scored 14. In one of their worst games of the year, F. C. S. lost to its traditional foe, Monticello, 71-56. Kwartler scoring 23. In their best played game of the year, the Comets defeated Middletown, 56-54, in a real thriller. The Comets hit their low point losing to Ellenville, 43-41. The Comets suffered a bad break and they continued losing; Kingston, 70-41; Poughkeepsie, 71-32; Port Jervis, 56-40; and Newburgh, 60-40. At this point the Comets were returned to full strength after Kwartler's absence and Kasofsky's sprained ankle healed. They launched a four-game winning streak which carried them to the Village Championship and fourth place in the entire DUSO league. Jim Farquhar scored the winning basket with two seconds to go in defeating Middle- town during another thriller, 52-51. Ellenville fell next in a 51-49 squeaker, and Liberty bowed, 63-58. In the final game of the year, the Comets gained sweet revenge over Monticello with a 73-63 win. Kwartler scored 32. Kwartler led the team in scoring with 203. Grouped were Benton, Van Vleet, Kasofsky with 127, 125, and 122 respectively. Congratulations to Mr. Bill Biel, who in his first season, guided the F. C. S. Comets to their third straight Village Championship. • seventy-one J. V. Basketball First row: Carl Brcsky, Michael Kove, Larry Kramer, Roland Allen, Richard Wildon, Alan Putter Top row: Coach Ted Wiles, Leonard Allcnstcin, Charles Sakofsky, James Green, Julian Wilson, Robert Krutman, Stuart Katz, David Friedberg. Mr. Roland Allen J. V. Basketball Although outmanned in height and number, the Jayvecs were not outfought and came through with a creditable performance. Bob Krutman paced them in scoring with 243 points. This total set a new record. Their record was 6 and 10. J. V. RECORD F.C.S. Opp 28 Liberty 30 38 Kingston 65 43 Poughkeepsie 39 56 Port Jervis 50 43 Newburgh 71 59 Monticello 50 39 Middletown 40 49 Ellenville 34 28 Kingston 45 56 Poughkeepsie 62 36 Port Jervis 23 36 Newburgh 46 29 Middletown 40 41 Ellenville 58 37 Liberty 32 41 Monticello 43 seventy-two BASEBALL SCHEDULE Dale April 10 Blair April 26 Kerhonkson April 28 St. Joseph May 1 Sussex May 4 Ellenville May 6 Kerhonkson May 11 Monticello May 18 Liberty4' May 21 N. Y. M. A. May 25 Ellenville May 27 St. Joseph June 1 Monticello June 4 Liberty ♦Denotes DUSO League Games. Varsity Baseball With eight returning lettermen and a coach, F. C. S. has a good chance of regaining the Village Championship. The team will be full of spirit and in the game until the final out. • seventy-three Ping Pong For the sixth time in eight years the F. C. S. Ping Pong team captured the Section 9 CD Robert Parker, Michael Altman, Herbert Sapcrstcin, Paul Cohen Volleyball The volleyball team was a fighting, tremendous, spirited club. They not only captured the C-D Championship, but swept through and won the A-B Class also. After trailing 7-1 and 11-6 at the half to Otisville, they rallied and won 19-15. The Comets ran away with Warwick 38-11, and then clashed with a strong Washingtonville team for the C-D Championship. After trailing 8-3, the Comets poured on the steam and won with 29-12. Pearl River was the opponent in the A-B finals, and they were easily defeated. First row: David Kwartler, Martin VanVleet, Robert Slater Top row: Richard Stieglitz, Larry Kasofsky, Joseph Kessler • seventy-four Varsity Cheerleaders First row; Wanda Kanowit ., Selby Novack, Aileen VanNostrand Top row: Chickie Shaddock, Ann Gibson, Rochelle Schwartz, Rosalyn Janko. Marilyn Fricdlander seventy-five Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Rhea Pudbcrry, Judith Hedman, Barbara Kwartlcr. Mary Shaddock, Lorclic Wcissman, Marcia Mancusi, Audrey Lawrence seveniy-six Ninth Grade Class First row Martin Ottcnhcimer, Carol Kates, Susan Michaels. Gail Saperstem, Carol Alport. Jay Kasofsky, Barbara Kwartlcr, Roland Allen, Charles Weiner, Jacqueline Horowitz, Phyllis Friedberg, Paula Blum Second row: Virginia Eltz, Viola Cross. Toby Grossman. Phyllis Holtzman, Geraldine Giordano, Mary Shaddock, Marion Seaman, Stella Williams, Rieva Weiner, Judy Hedman, Joyce Thomas, Betty Martin, Edna DeGraw, Irma Kozachuck Third row: George Henderson. Steven Schwartz, Stanley Trustman, Fred Shatsky, Rhea Pudberry, Linda Ruderman, Rochelle Levine, Arlene Lepkoski, Bernard Silverman, Paul Canter, Douglas Cauthers, Jack Hope Top row: Barry Nadler. Michael Sacks. Lee Scanlan, Thomas Picunko, Michael Shindler, Herbert Weinsoff, Harvey Findlmg, James Mentncch, Robert Turner, Alan Cohen, Richard Wilson, Marvin Silverman, Murray Mednick, Robert Daye, Irwin Katz, Keith Harvic seventy-eight Eighth Grade Class First row: Bcrlc Brustcin, Shirley Kessler, Diane Cohen, Brenda Rasnick. Marcia Forim, Robert Kantowitz, Mr. Abe Wasserman, Mr. Julius Malamud. Mr. Jack Leshner, Evelyn Ani, Dolores Cross, Geraldine Cook, Lillian Zalsky, Judy Farquhar, Ruth Rcxford. Second row: Vera Higgins, Mary Cook, Rosaly Ferrante, Helen Hartman. Arlene Burton. Barbara Rosen, Eleanor Schwartz, Lois Elchyshcn, Lois Rosenberg, Wilma Kalansky, Bcrnctta Kimbel, Toby Feldman, Bobby Cole, Walter Allan Third row: Edward Morris, Paul Goldstein. Gerald Fox, Gcrson Weiner, Gerald Garfinkel, Reuben Gibson. Ann Metnick, Nancy Selznow, Mary Higgins, James Minarsky, Hyman Hinger, Roscoe Davis, Gerald Spector, Michael Elias, Eugene Gibson Fourth row: Ralph Balbaro, Charles Ricci, Anthony Martin, John Fox, Paul Goldstein. Edwin Davis, Nile Ingrim, Walter Allan, David Roloff, Bobby MacCarthy, Jerome Feldman, William Stratton, Philip Rachmelowitz, Robert Taylor, Demetric Coma loft Top row: Bobby Kole, Kenneth Goodwin, Lester Hummel, Edward Wiley, Jack Sussman, Joseph Ingrim, Arthur Rosen, Bernard Rosenblatt, Abraham Hodes, Lawrence Kotin, Richard Burns, Allen Young, Sheldon Bochman, James Reynolds seventy-nine Seventh Grade Class First row: Margaret Scott. Judy Mancusi. April Siegtcr, Barbara Kinney. Tina Pincus, Rita Saper stein. Mr. Frederick Madeo, Miss Janice Todt. Linda Michaels. Beverly Mednick, Maria Grant, Rene Greenfield. Anne Lactcrman. Flora Bockman Second row: Carol Hingen, Ruth Aucrback, Lorraine Kay. Sydelle Charlow, Janet Davis. Pat Macalvine. Arlene Schwartz. Lynn Weiss, Carol Sherman, Dorothy Fricdberg, Cynthia Rothman Third row: Kenneth Walters. Mattea Rittberg, Harold Klein. Myrna Altman, Marcia Goldstein. Katherine Daly. Amy Ganz, Max Goldman, Keith Budlong, Earl Thompson Top row: William Houghtaling, Sam Cohen, Irwin Gitlen, Edward Gasthalter, Merl Lepkowski, Ted Kaplan, Irwin Welkis, Gerry Dobbs. Samuel Wahl, Robert Kelly • eighty Student Council First row: April Sie ler. Toby Grossman, Judy Hcdman, Mr. Jack Leshncr, Michael Sacks. Lois Elchyshen. Gail Saperstcin Top row: Lawrence Kotin. Patty Macalvinc. Arlene Horowitz, Charles Weiner. Rolland Allen, Jay Kasofsky, Nancy Selznow, Betty Martin. Cynthia Rosman • eighty-one First row: Carole Alport, Barbara Rosen, Linda Ruderman, Carol Ann Kates, Mr. William Biel, Rhea Pudberry, Paula Blum. Gail Saperstein, Phyllis Holtzman Second row: Barry Nadler, Jay Kasofsky, Phyllis Friedberg, Rcva Weiner, Jackie Horowitz, Geraldine Giordano, Harvey Findling, Bernard Silverman Top row: Murray Mednick, Frederick Hazelnis, Judy Hedman. Susan Michaels. Lois Elchyshen, Toby Grossman, Roily Allen, Johnny Fox Art Club First row: Carl Knapp, Richard Taylor. Mr. Robert Longo, William Stratton, Herbert Weinsoff Top row: Carole Hingin, Bernetta Kimbel, Ruth Goldstein, Marian Seaman, Jackie Horowitz, Ann Metnick, Vera Higgins, April Sieglcr • eighty-two Arts and Crafts First row: Harold Klein, Bobby Cole, James Reynolds, Jack Sussman. Arlene Lepkowski, Mr. Arthur Serio, Virginia Elks. Gerald Nobbs, Kenneth Goodwin. Billy Cole Second row: Paul Goldstein, Douglas Cauthers, Michael Sacks. James Menarsky, Gerald Spector, Hyman Hingin, Nile Ingrim, Lawrence Kotin Top row: Keith Budlong, Joseph Ingrim. Jack Hope, Robert Dayc, Edwin Davis, Eugene Bibson, Philip Rochmelowitz, Demetric Cornaloff Drama Club First row: Ann Lackterman, Brenda Rasnick, Roberta Kanowitz, Allan Young. Miss Janice Todt, Bernard Rosenblatt, Rita Saperstein. Marcia Forim, Cynthia Rassman Second row: Sydelle Charlow, Myrna Altman, Amy Ganz, Walter Hewlett, Mary Shaddock, Toby Feldman, Flora Bockman Top row: Arlene Schwartz. Lorraine Kay. Eleanor Schwartz, Lynn Weiss eighty-three Library Club First row: Betty Martin, Roberta Kantowitz, Miss Janice Todt. Arlene Lepkowski, Barbara Kwartlcr Top row: Shirley Kessler, Judy Farquhar, Ruth Ann Rexford, Wilma Kalanski, Rosaly Ferrante, Lois Rosenberg Model Airplane Club First row: Arthur Rosen, Keith Harvey, Edward Gashalter, Mr. Robert Longo, Ralph Balbaro, Kenneth Walters, Melvin Hazelnis Top row: Demetric Cornaloff, Anthony Martin. Irwin Wclkis, William Holesauer, Thomas Pasonko, Allan Cohen, Richard Taylor, Edin Davis, Teddy Kaplan • eighty-four Home Economics First row: Ruth Aucrback. Kathleen Cross, Rene Greenfield, Miss Barbara Buchner Tina Pmcus Marla Grant, Lillian Zalsky Top row: Flora Bockman, Arlene Burton, Virginia Eltz, Ann Cypcrt, Stella Williams. Edna DcGraw, Nancy Sclznow, Bernita Kimbel, Bcrlc Erustcin, Theresia Morris. Eleanor Schwartz Dance Club First row: Judy Mancusi. Marcia Forim, Barbara Kinnc, Dolores Cross. Rene Greenfield. Tina Pmcus. Rita Saperstein, Mr. Jack Lcshner. Linda Michaels, Beverly Mcdnick, Evelyn Ant, Marla Grant, Kathleen Cross, Brenda Rasnick, Lillian Zalsky Second row: Lorraine Kay, Sydelle Charlow. Katherine Daly. Wilma Kolansky. Toby Feldman. Myrna Altman, Nancy Sclznow. Judy Hedman. Paula Cohen. Stella Williams. Edna DeGraw. Anna Cypert, Amy Ganz, Mary Cooke, Arlene Burton. Ruth Rexford, Lynn Weiss. Ann Lachterman, Shirley Kessler Top row: Diana Cohen, Cynthia Rosman. Irma Kozenchuck. Margaret Scott. Arlene Schwartz. Rosaly Ferrante, Lois Rosenberg, Helen Hartman. Judy Farquhar, Berle Brustein. Dorothy Fricdberg, Carole Sherman, Ruth Auerback, Janet Davis, Patricia Macalvine, Theresa Morris, Barbara Rosenj Linda Rudcrman • eighty-five Chorus First row: Arlene Schwartz. Rochelle Levine. April Siegler. Barbara Kenny. Dolores Cross. Rita Saperstein. Mr. LcRoy Van Patten, Linda Michaels. Beverly Mcdnick, Carol Ann Kates, Judy Mancusi, Cynthia Rosman Second row: Marion Seaman. Paula Blum. Susan Michaels, Phyllis Friedberg, Reiva Weiner. Geraldine Giordano. Paula Cohen. Barbara Kwartler, Toby Grossman, Phyllis Holtzman, Gail Saperstein Top row: Patty Macalvine, La� is Elchyshen. Dorothy Friedberg, Helen Hartman. Carole Alport. Carole Sherman. Lynn Weiss, Betty Martin, Viola Cross. Katherine Daly. Janet Davis, Margaret Scott, Mary Higgins Chess Club First row: Martin Ottenheimer. William Houghtaling, Sheldon Bockman, Merl Lcpkowski. Mr. Frederick Madeo, Irwin Gitlin, Robert Kelly, Allen Young. Abraham Hodes Second row: Steven Schwartz, Michael Shindler. Gerald GarHnkel, Max Goldman, Marion Seaman, Gerson Weiner, Jay Kasofsky, Michael Elias, Martin Borko. Lawrence Kotin Top row: Michael Schwartz. Peter VanVleet. Sammy Roloff, Chauncey G ok. Keith Allan, Richard Wilson, Eugene Gibson, Paul Canter, Samuel Welkis, Jerome Feldman, Keith Harvey eighty-six Photography Club First row: Bernard Rosenblatt, Murray Mednick, Ralph Balbera, Mr. Julius Malamud, Samuel Cohen Second row: Bernard Silverman, Alan Cohen, Thomas Pmcunko, Viola Cross, Mary Shaddock, Rochelle Levine, Hyman Hingen, Roland Allen, Michael Schwartz, Arthur Rosen Third row: Anthony Martin, Barry Nadler, Steven Schwartz, Gerald Spector, Gerald Fox, Paul Canter, Paul Goldstein Top row: Jack Sussman, Sheldon Bockman, Harvey Findling, Michael Sacks, Philip Rochmclowitz, James Reynolds Bachelors Club First row: George Henderson. 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Messenger Seymour Kreiger and Bernard Ruclerman Mr. and Mrs. Max Lemberger Central Insurance Agency Dr. and Mrs. Morton Fox Woodridge Dry Cleaners, Inc. Stapleton and Pechansky Dairy Willy's Luncheonette K. and W. Food Market The Sullivan Family Jack and Ann Proyect S. Kaplan Meat Market Coonin's Luncheonette Stanley Dairy Products Inc. Deutch Lumber Company Sullivan County Steam Laundry John and Dorothy Wilson Dr. Hyman Immerman Mr. and Mrs. Monroe R. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Louis Cohen and Family Al Ritner and Family Nat Seleznow and Family Rashkin's Pharmacy Jesse Levine and Family Bes. Natural Gas Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hectman The Kesslers Arthur Weisbord, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Nat Weiss Kreiger's Garage Sam Horowitz, Fruit and Produce Ellioi Motor Sales Mr. and Mrs. Temes Art Sargent Jerry Rudolph Mr. and Mrs. Morris Kessler K. and K. M� otor Sales Mr. and Mrs. R. Kasofsky and Family The River Boys minus one Mr. and Mrs. Roland Allen and Sons Lyceum Theatre Block and Shulman Mr. and Mrs. Murray Paveloff MOUNTAiNDALE Annette Wachs and Bob Slater The Anderman Family Marilyn Friedlander and Cookie Brand Fred Eckert The Lungen Family Lawrence M. Smith Kraf Construction, Inc. Mountaindale Lumber Company Mr. and Mrs. Morris Rotter and Sons Mr. and Mrs. Joffee and Family R. M. Nosenchuck Gertie's Stationer and Candy Store Sidney Rosenthal Paris Insurance Agency Jimmy Allen HURLEYVILLE LOCH SHELDRAKE Stanley Wilson and Family Kay and Sue George Van Keuren • he John Shaddock Family Mr. and Mrs. Allenstein Mr. and Mrs. Sakofsky Russell's Garage, Ford Sales The Bullock Family The Sullivan Dairy The New Roxy Hotel Kove's General Store Rosenberg and Schmuckler Columbia Farm Hotel Fred H. Durland, Ins. Mr. Munt Lester's Food Market Lee Laidlaw Miss Elizabeth Haines The M.ichaelson Family The Joe Hillman Family Kernel Hardware Store Mr. Ben Altman and Family Hurleyville Fire Department Women's Auxiliary Myrna Gae and Bette Jacobson Al and Marjorie Reis Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Serio Mr. Julie Cohen 00« 'ocr PATRON'S PAGE SOUTH FALLSBURG Sternbert Lumber Company Finklestein and Schwartz Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bresky and Family Bresky's Poultry Market Fallsburg Lumber Company Village Inn Louis J. Levine Mountain Candy and Cigar Co. Forim's Rexall Drugs South End Garage The Commodore Hotel A. T. Reynolds and Sons Miss Janice Todt Rivoli Theatre Miller Automatic Isabel's Beauty Salon Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bearmen Joseph and Harry Gold Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kotin Mr. and Mrs. Al Kunis Mr. and Mrs. Harry Levner Mr. and Mrs. Phil Pincus Moe Oretsky Auto Sales Brothers and Company Charles and Martha Stieglitz and Family Mr. Milton Brizel Jack Lederman Friedman's Super Market Rosenshein's Hardware Store Custom Craft Linoleum Village Mens Shop Karp's Shoes Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Goodman Sidney's Block and Rudinsky Spector-Kay Sign Co. Dr. and Mrs. D. Schwartz Dr. and Mrs. S. G. Holtzman and Daughters Dr. and Mrs. E. Mintz and Family Mr. and Mrs. James Karell and Sons Malmanis Hardware Store Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Keiles and Family Geki's Mrs. Marian W. Stratton Dave's Food Center Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cohen Gold Bros. Drugs Mr. Frederick Mades Mr. and Mrs. Irving Brizel Mr. and Mrs. B. Proyect Miss Fannie Longo WOODBOURNE Woodbourne P. T. A. H. and J. Kanowitz Dairy Kogon's Garage and Motor Sales The Misner Agency The Turf Club Tom Marshalek Lebed's Luncheonette Roy's Luncheonette Roxy Barber Shop Woodbourne Auto Service Mr. and Mrs. George Van Vleet Eleanor and Abe Godlin Dill's Hardware Store Kolansky's Plumbing and Heating Woodbourne Sisterhood Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Kross Sitomer's Best Department Store Fabian's Food Market Saul Edelman and Family Miss Rosemary T. Gazverde Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gazverde Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gitlin Mr. and Mrs. Archie Schwartz Dr. and Mrs. Elias L. Hartman, Plumbing and Heating Woodbourne Bake Masters Tom Masterson The Louis B. Scheinman Family J. and J. Food Market Gaston's Dairy Mrs. Anne Chester The River Tavern Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Sitomer George Brown, Carpenter Tru-air Conditioning Corp. Bennett and Litts Dr. and Mrs. Small Dicken's Family Casey's Bar and Grill Uc • one hundred —I ■ A TV . 4 m A 5 , nT - A V 3] - f � - . p I , C Ki' n,4.w IvW vv r V- . 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