Hackley School - Annual Yearbook (Tarrytown, NY)

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BILL NAWY V. Soccerg Trackg Basketballg International Clubg Bridge Clubg Chessg Corridor Monitorg Secretary, Cum Laude. During his years at Hackley Bill showed a very agreeable per- sonality. He actively participated in many of Hackley's activities. and also showed an excellent scholastic record. He consistently maintained an honor average and ranked among the highest scholars in his class. Bill showed ability on the soccer field and helped the team greatly both by his team play and spirit. He took an active part in school government and was elected as secretary of the class in his Senior year. In addition, he was a Senior corridor monitor. Bill took a wide interest in school activities and participated in photography, typing, the International Club, and bridge. I-Ie plans to study engineering in college. AL NISSAN V. Soccer fl-Ijg Basketballg Tennisg International Club. Al was always popular wherever he went. He was a true friend and could be counted on to help when help was needed. He was also very sincere and always had a good word ready. Al's favorite sport was Varsity soccer, and he has shown great skill in the game. He was elected co-captain of the soccer team this year and was a fine leader, spurring the team on with his spirit. Photography is Al's favorite hobby when he has the opportunity to take interesting pictures. He also takes part in typing, bridge, and the International Club. BOB PHILIPPE Cross Country. Captaing Track QHJQ Winner, W. P. P. S. A. L. Shot Putg J. V. Basketball. Bob entered Hackley in 1948 as an eighth-grader and soon estab- lished himself as a star in track. He was elected captain of the track team in his Senior year after winning three Varsity letters as a Fresh- man. Sophomore, and junior. In his junior year he won medals at the P. P. S. A. track meet by winning first place in the javelin and second place in the shot put. The shot put was Bob's specialty this year. However, Bob's main held of extracurricular endeavor lay in his pursuit of the women. His little black book and wide reputation needed no comment on these pages. 21

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MICHAEL MANDER V. Soccerg Dialg Glee Clubg V. Tennisg Debating Team: Exchange Student from The Tonnbridge School, England. Mike was born in Harpenden Heights. Hants, England, in 1935 and came to Hackley last fall under the Anglo-American Exchange Stu- dent Plan. Mike was the first exchange student to enter Hackley. A man of wide interests, Mike participated in many Hackley ac- tivities: the Varsity soccer squad, the literary staff of the Dial. the Glee Club, the Community Council and the Sunday Choir. When he returns to England. Mike expects to enter Her Majesty's armed forces. later to attend Oxford and eventually to enter the field of journalism. During his stay at Hackley Mike won for himself a host of friends and we were sorry to see him leave. jOHN MCCARROLL V. Trackg V. Wrestling: j. V. Basketballg Hinkley Butzrdx Student Councilg Class Treasurerg Headwaiterg Corridor Monitorg Debating Teamg Cum Laude. john McCarroll, in his fourth year at Hackley, was both an honor student and a class leader. john held many class offices and was a Community Council member. One could almost invariably find john's name on the honor roll. However, he did not confine himself to the classroom, but he was also very active in sports. john earned Varsity letters in track and soccer. john was not satisfied to do the minimum required, but engaged in many extracurricular activities. As editor of the Htmfeley, thc' school literary magazine, john worked hard and did an excellent job. He spent much of his time pacifying the junior corridor as monitor. Who knows Where he found time? john was also headwaiter and a member of the debating team. jolm wants to be a diplomat, and he will undoubtedly be a good one. STEVE MILLER V. Football U-ljg Basketballg Baseballg Dial: Library Committee: Social Service Committeeg Headwaiter. Steve Miller came to the Hilltop in the eighth grade. This fact makes him one of the charter members of the Class of 1953. Through- out his school career he had distinguished himself as an avid student, although he managed to find much time for his favorite hobby, pho- tography. He has entered his photographs in many contests. Steve also participated in athletics, and this year received his Varsity H in football. Coach Slader continually prodded him in order to make this feat possible. Steve played Varsity basketball and Varsity baseball. 20

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DAVE RAYN OR V. Footballg Manager, Swimmingg Manager, Baseball: Radio Playersg Stage Crew. Dave was the friendly joker of Hackley. He always had a little something to tell you. Along with this accomplishment he made quite a name for himself at Washingtcmn Irving. Dave participated in many activities during his years at Hackley. He played J. V. and Varsity football. managed Varsity swimming. cross country, baseball, and gave technical skill to the Radio Players. Dave was a member of the infamous Clutch Burners, the local hot rod association. His big station wagon. flying with the skull and crossbones, was a familiar sight on the quad. Dave's robust voice and squeaking pencil have left their marks on Hackley. TONY ROIG j. V. Soccerg Trackg Swimmingg International Clubg Glee Clubg Choir. Another welcome addition this year to Hackley's long list of inter- national students was Tony Roig, from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Before entering the Hilltop as a Senior, Tony went to Choate. Tony was a member of the Glee Club and the Choir and also par- ticipated in J. V. soccer, swimming and track. He was a member of the International Club. Next year Tony plans to enter into business management. He intends to work in Puerto Rico with his family's sugar concerns. TAKIS ROUMBOULAKIS Trackg V. Soccer, Co-Captaing Basketballg V. Swimmingg International Clubg Varsity H Clubg Corridor Monitor. When Takis came from Athens to the Hilltop in the fall of 1952, it was not long before we realized that we had acquired a definite asset. His warm personality and friendly characteristics made him a sincere friend to many boys at the school. Takis distinguished himself in athletics as an excellent Varsity soccer player, of which team he became a co-captain. He showed his strong fighting spirit on the track team and won membership into the Var- sity H Club. He achieved unique success in the academic field by working hard during his Sophomore year and becoming a successful member of the Senior class this year. Takis was a monitor of the Senior corridor. 22