Hackley School - Annual Yearbook (Tarrytown, NY)

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GERMAN GOMEZ J. V. Soccer: V. Wrestlingg V. Trackg Dial. German Gomez came to Hackley in 1951 from the South American Republic of Colombia. He had to live up to the reputation of his illustrious brother who graduated from Hackley last year. German played on the soccer team during both of his years on the Hilltop. His best accomplishment in athletics came during the wrestling season. He wrestled in the Hyweight class. German Gomez was also an avid member of the International Club. BURT HOLTZMAN Wrestling Managerg Footballg Headwaiterg Chapel Usherg Boosters Clubg Glee Club. Burt Holtzman hails from the southern side of Long Island and arrived on the Hilltop three years ago. Burt will always be remem- bered in the Boosters Club, which he led on to greater things. He was a chapel usher and dining room headwaiter this year. Leaving the athletic held for a moment, one could find Burt on the hrst Monday afternoon in every month, lending a voice at school meetings, a voice which might be compared to that of a minority leader in the federal government. Whereas Burt only held his own academically, he made up for this weakness in one held. The doctor will not soon be forgotten on this Hilltop nor on others close by. HERSHEL KAPLAN j. V. Basketball, V. Footballg Board of Magistratesg Corridor Monitor. Hersh came to Hackley in 1951 as a junior and was in group one for most of the year. He was on the j. V. football and baseball teams in his first year. but was unable to play football in 1952 because of a broken arm. This year Hersh held many responsible positions. He was Freshman corridor monitor and a member of the Board of Magistrates, one of the most important jobs in the school. Although one never found Hersh wasting a minute from his work he was nevertheless On the ball. Hershel acquired his friends and popularity by being his own unin- hibited self, and even though he was not the big wheel of the class, he will always be remembered as a good man to have around. J- 17

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RUSSELL BOWMAN Glee Club, Octet, Dance Committee, Tennisg Basketball, Choir. Russ entered Hackley last fall. He attended Choate before coming to the Hilltop. As Russ first opened the main door of Hackley last September. he noticed the words, Enter Here to Be and Find a Friend, inscribed above. Throughout his Senior year he was an ardent advocate of this policy. He was good-natured and always willing to lend a hand when called upon. Russ' chief interest was music, which he hopes to study next year at college. He played the piano well and often. In the fall, when not at the piano, he could usually be found playing tennis. Fall, winter. or spring, after formal athletic practice was over, he might be found in the gymnasium playing basketball. Russ was a member of the Hackley Glee Club. His most prized achievement, however, was being a member of the Hackley Octet. NICK CATSAKIS V. Soccer Manager KHJQ V. Soccer, V. Trackg International Clubg Rifle Club, Glee Clubg Mikado Cast. Nick came to Hackley from Greece in the fall of 1951, and in two years became one of the outstanding members of the Senior class. Nick was very much interested in music, and was one of the best pianists of the school. He was very fond of languages and was fluent in Greek, English, Spanish. and French. In sports, last year, Nick was manager of the Varsity soccer team, and this year he became an active member of the squad. In addition to soccer, he enjoys swimming and track. Nick was Widely known for his wild tales of 52nd Street and often kept the corridor awake with his tales of conquest. PETER DEUTSCH V. Football QHJQ V. Baseball, V. Swimming QHJQ V. Track QHQQ Varsity H Club, Glee Clubg Dial. Pete, who comes from Larchmont, was at Hackley for three years, dividing his stay as two years boarcler and one year dayboy. Pete was a faithful member of the Hackley Glee Club and Choir. His main interest in music was the concerts at girls' schools. A sports writer and sports editor on the Dial in his junior and Senior years respectively, Pete was also a great help in football, basket- ball, and baseball. Wfhenever Pete was around there were bound to be many jokes and drags When he was not ribbing a master, he was laughing it up with his boys. From within Pete there was a steady stream of jocose personality. Pete's fire and pep on the athletic field have stood Hackley in good stead, and his words of Hustle, hustle have almost become tradition at the school. 16

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AL KELLY V. Football fHjg V. Swimming, Captaing V. Baseballg Dial, Editor-in- chiefg Honor Councilg Varsity H Clubg Vice-President of the School. Al Kelly was probably one of the quietest, but certainly one of the most popular Seniors. A conscientious student as well as an out- standing athlete, Al stood out as a tackle and a line backer on the football team. His determination and ability won him the captaincy of the swimming team. Here Al switched from the back stroke to breast stroke, a change which was very important to the teams success. Al contributed much to Hackley as a member of the Community Council and Vice-President of the student body. The Kelly campaign vslilllgo down in Hackley history as the most colorful and original o al. He was also editor of the Dial, the school paper. Hackley is deeply indebted to Al for all he has done. LEE KOHNS V. Soccer fHjg V. Swimming QHJQ V, Trackg Social Service Com- mittee: International Clubg Board of Deacons: Corridor Monitor, Debating Teamg Art Editor Hilllop: Glee Clubg Choirg Community Councilg Board of Magistrates. Lee came to Hackley in the eighth grade. and ever since his arrival busied himself in the many activities on the Hilltop. He was on councils. clubs and committees past listingg there were few major organizations in which he had not participated, Perhaps this is the keynote of Lees character variety. One of the lower schoolers whom he watched over as corridor monitor might have looked into his room to see him photographing a praying mantis, reading a book, or sampling the cider he kept outside the window all with equal glee. From fixing his perpetually falling apart bed, to playing any position on Varsity soccer, everything came natu- rally to Lee. Nevertheless, he was not a boy to take all things seriously. He could see the humorous side in many of the school's activities, and from these he got ideas for his Dial articles and other literary ven- tures. He was, however, able to be serious on occasion, and by these two qualities he won the respect of those who worked with him. He had the distinction of being the only Community Camp counselor who could successfully keep his charges in bed until reveille. This was Lee Kohns: monitor, executive, writer, illustrator, student, and friend. JO HN KRUETTNER V. Wrestlingg Basketball, V. Tennisg Dial: Hilltop: President of the Senior Classg Debating Societyg Athletic Board of Control. john Kruettner spent four successful years on the Hilltop. He utilized his mental and physical qualities, both in his studies and in his athletics, to emerge a Fine example of the Hackley student. Although hampered by a severe knee injury. which conhned him to bed for several months in his junior year, john worked exceedingly hard and received high scholastic honors. Among his athletic interests were tennis and wrestling, in both of which he excelled. john's friendly smile and warming personality brought him many friends among the student body. To further point out this fact, he was elected President of the Senior class. His other activities included assistant editor of the Dial, and secretary of the Hillmfl. Occasionally john would utter the word ecstasy when struck with a feeling of overwhelming joy. This was. without a doubt. his favorite expression. IS