Hackley School - Annual Yearbook (Tarrytown, NY)

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STEPHEN WEISS V. AFoothall fl-lj, V. Fencing, V. Tennisg Hilllup, Editor-in-Chiefg Social Service Committee, Chairman, Glee Club, Choirg Octet, Dance Committeeg Debating Team. Steve, a man of many and varied activities, arrived on the Hilltop in September, 1951. His main troubles arose from the fact that he was a Democrat outside of his proper environment. The defeat of Adlai Stevenson left Steve with two alternatives, to lose his money or to lose his friends. He tried desperately to retain both. but finally parted with some hard-earned cash. In the classroom Steve excelled as a student of history. On the athletic field he played Varsity football, wrestling, and tennis. For two years Steve was an outstanding tenor in the Glee Club and the Octet. He was chairman of the Social Service Committee and editor- in-chief of the Hillzap. DAVE WILLIAMS V. Football fHJg V. Swimming fHjg V. Trackg Glee Club, Choir, Octetg Social Service Committeeg Dial. David Williams was another member of the band of dayboys who comprise half of the Senior class. During his four Upper School years. Dave was an outstanding member of the Glee Club. Early in his Senior year, he became a member of the Octet and therefore attained the highest honor which can come to a Hackley singer. Along with this, he also appeared in all the musicals the school has produced. This year Dave was appointed advertising manager of the school newspaper, the Dial. In sports Dave did a commendable job. For the past two years he was a mainstay on the swimming, track and football teams. RANDY ZICKL V. Football, V. Baseball QHJQ Board of Deacons, Senior Honor Coun- cilg Dialg Student Council, Vice-President, Senior Classg Cum Laude. Randy spent four years on the Hilltop as a dayboyg in his last year he joined the illustrious ranks of the dayboy drivers. Randy participated in many activities, which included the Dial, the Glee Club, and the Board of Deacons. In addition to these, he was a class leader. He served two terms in the Community Council in his Junior and Senior yearsg in his last term Randy became secre- tary of the school. His leadership is shown by the fact that he was the vice-president of his class for the past two years. 26

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AUGUSTA TOSI V. Football: Photography Club. Gus entered Hackley in the fall of 1952 and immediately estab- lished himself as one of the more active members of the International Club. He helped them in many of their undertakings. Gus was an avid collector of recordings of both South and North American songs. At Hackley Augusta's chief interests were photography, music and the more leisurely sports. Gus plans to study business administration and return to his native Ecuador. JACK WALSH J. V. Soccerg Trackg Glee Club: Library Committee. jack Wiilsli, from Dobbs Ferry, was a new member of the Senior class this year. However. he managed to lit into many school activities. These included being captain of the j. V. soccer team and playing Varsity basketball and track. jack will be remembered for his warm personality and wide. happy grin. PAUL WECHSLER V. Football QHJQ V. Wrestlingg QI. V. Baseballg HafHey Boardg Var- sity H Club: Corridor Monitor. In his tirst live years at Hackley, Paul Weclisler was an outspoken proponent of intelligent class government. His protests against extrava- gant class expenditures at each year's end were classics in the annals of our class. His garrulousness was also well known in history courses, where his volubility was the bane of Mr. MacArthur's existence. The height of Paul's career was reached in his Senior year. when he was appointed junior corridor monitor, a position of great re- sponsibility. Paul was one of football's underrated men, a starting defensive end for two years. This year he received the additional athletic honor of being elected to the Varsity H Club. the schools highest athletic honor. The hallowed halls of Hackley will never be the same without Paul's robust voice echoing through the corridors. 25

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SENIOR CLASS WILL Jaime Alvarez wills his Latin American suavity to Bunny Bowden. John Baugh leaves his dulcet tones to Clive Chajet. Frank Bogardus leaves his toothpick to Bob Hadden. Russ Bowman wills his carefully catalogued tie collection to Arthur Rocke. Pete Deutsch leaves his physique to Coach Slader. German Gomez leaves his shadow. Burt Holtzman and Hank Lambert leave for the Biltmore. Hershel Kaplan leaves his sense of humor to Erwin Itts. Al Kelly donates his complete notes on school meetings to the Gage Memorial Library. Lee Kohns leaves his Boy Scout merit badge sash to Casey Smith. john Kreuttner bequeaths his unassuming man- ner to Mark Finkelstein. Al Lord leaves his deaconship to George Gua- rini. Gordie Luce leaves his DGL to WGH. Mike Mander wills his accent to Roger O'Dwyer. john McCarroll gives his knowledge of things historical to Andy Gurney. Steve Miller bequeaths the Freshman corridor to Mr. Mitchell. Nawy and Nissan leave their hookahs to Al Bakash and Ron Aghassipour. Bob Phillipe bequeaths his way with the women to Bob Keeble. Dave Raynor wills his good conduct medal to Pete Van Steenberg. Tony Roig leaves his haircut to jim Ridgeway. Takis Roumboulakis wills his ability on the soc- cer field to Don Havens. Sabouri leaves his gong to Bill McDowell. Don Saunders bequeaths his sparkling person- ality and athletic ability to Doug Olcott. Dick Savage turns in his sherif'f's badge to Bill Smith. Wayne Shirley wills his ability to read and write to Ken Whittaker. Lang Stevenson leaves Carol. Eng Sing Tan leaves a recipe for meatless, rice- less, chop suey to Mr. Tibbets. jack Walsh wills his big happy smile to Bill Bellamy. Paul Wechsler leaves Contemporary Problems to Mr. MacArthur's relief. Steve Weiss bequeaths his car to anyone stupid enough to take it. Dave Williams wills his air of serenity to Mr. Lindsay. Randy Zickl leaves his affections for Dodo Mc- Gowan. Gus Tosi sends his excess weight to the under- privileged children of Tarrytown.