Harrison High School - Reminiscence Yearbook (Harrison, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1949 volume:

REMINISCENCE Under the BiqTop PRESENTED BY THE Class of Harrison Hicjh School Harrison, New Vork We, the Class of 1949, have selected The Circus as our theme, and in doing so, we like to think of our school re- sembling the component parts of The Big Top. The Seniors occupy the position of The Center Ring, with the rest of the classes as the supporting cast. As performers, we have striven to do our best. It is the earnest wish of each that he can better his performance in years to come, which will aid in helping toward world peace and happiness. As the circus needs a ringmaster and trainers, so have we needed the guidance and inspiration of our faculty. They have led us toward The Grand Finale,” which for the Class of ’49 is graduation. The circus has its serious and gay moments, exemplified by the tight rope performers and clowns. We, of Harrison High have also had our serious and gay sides. With a high scholastic goal ever before us, we have worked long and hard to reach it. However, we have interspersed our endeavors with the many pleasures and lively activities found in the modern school. 2 I. The Lion Tamers and Train- ers—Administration and Faculty II. The Center Ring—Senior Section III. The Parade of Clowns— Classes IV. The Sideshow—Activities V. The Acrobats—Sports VI. Around the Lot—Snaps VII. The Grand Finale— Graduation 3 With deepest appreciation for her guid- ance and counsel, her patience and co- operation, her friendly and kindly attitude, her beneficial and sincere interest in all our activities, we, the Class of 1949, respect- fully dedicate the Reminiscence to Miss Gladys Chamberlin. BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Mr. Joseph A. Vassallo; Mr. Henri W. Lange, President; Mr. Fred C. Klune. Standing: Mr. John F. Mcllwain, Mr. Leo T. Delaney. Mr. Louis M. Klein, Superintendent of Mr. Alexander L. Arning, Principal. Schools. Lower Left: Miss Mary Lally, Dean of Girls. First Row: Mrs. Margaret Richards, Science; Mr. Roswell Marshall, English; Miss Madeline Dickey, Home Economics; Mr. Paul Koehler, Music. Second Row: Mrs. Ellen Hubei, Commercial; Miss Louise Chipman, School Nurse; Mr. Otto Heddericg, English. Third Row: Mr. Robert Havington. Advanced Mathematics; Miss Beulah Mayer, Spanish; Miss Edith DiPace, Social Studies. Fourth Row: Mr. Alexander Young, Physical Educa- tion; Mrs. Jessie Anderson, Social Studies; Mr. Bernard Auer- bach, Advanced Science. Fifth Row: Mr. Abraham Rosenthal, Junior Vocational; Mr. Aurelius Sophia, Social Studies. T M C GRAND PQCULTV STCKVD BfruffN Hers W- C T 1 5“ I 1 _,A i 1 k First Row: Mr. James Eldredge, Latin; Miss Matilda Risoli. Commercial; Mr. Richard Rose, Driver Education and Mathe- matics. Second Row. Mr. George Taylor, Commercial and Driver Education; Miss Gladys Chamberlin, French; Mrs. Helen Bennett, Librarian. Third Row: Mr. Charles Dawson, Art; Mr. John Metcalfe, Industrial Arts; Miss Nellie Stephens, English. Fourth Row: Mr. George Briggs, Social Studies; Mrs. Ann Donley, Physical Education; Mr. Joseph Hannon, Science. Fifth Row: Miss Mary Quinn, English; Miss Martha Dilling, Commercial. Upper Right: Mr. Philip Castelli, Dean of Boys. 31 n iW cut nr tam MR. AURELIUS SOFIA All of us were terribly shocked and saddened by the sudden passing on Monday, April 4, 1949, of Mr. Aurelius Sofia who had been a faculty member of the Harrison School system since September 1932. A man of integrity, of unquestionable character, a gentleman always, teacher and friend of countless High School pupils—his untimely passing leaves a void in the hearts of all of us. However, his works will live on through the thousands of children who have come under his influence both as an attendance supervisor and teacher in our schools. 8 m s mm T«€ SENIOR SECTION RUTH ARMBRUSTER Silence is more eloquent than words. FRANK ALLEGRETTI Frankie” Oh, I am stabbed with laughter. Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Day; Reminiscence. ISOBEL BERGWALL Issy” Ever laughing and full of fun Thus she is when frolic's begun. Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 10, 11, 12; Dance Band 11, 12; G.O. Representative 9; Reminiscence; Senior Day. CHARLES BAKER Charlie” Why study history— make it. Chorus 11, 12; Junior Play; Reminiscence; Maroon Murmurs 12; Intramurals 10, 11. AGNES BIANCA Aggie” The force of her own merit makes her way. Leaders’ Club 9, 10, Secretary 11; G.A.A. 11, President 12; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Reminiscence; Chorus 9; Senior Day; Student Council Assistant Secretary 12; Honor Volleyball 12. ERNEST BASSO Wah Wah” The fascinating young man— so blithe, so gay, so debonair. Varsity H Club 11, 12; Band 9, 10, 11, 12 Dance Band 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 11, 12 Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12 Football 10, 11, 12; Baseball 9; Marshal 12 Intramurals 9. 10 JACQUELINE BISCEGLIA Jackie It is the gentle, thoughtful heart that is the happy heart ” Majorette 10, Co-Captain 11, Assistant Cap- tain 12; Art Club 9; Maroon Murmurs 9, 10, 12; Library Club 9, 10; Debs’ Club 10, 11, Vice-President 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Chorus 9, 10; Reminiscence; Junior Play; Intra- murals 10, 11, 12; Rifle Club 9; Honor Vol- leyball 12; Referees’ Club 9; Twirling Club 9; Senior Day. HAROLD BRENNAN Tink” He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty ” Senior Day. vr RITA BISCEGLIA Silence is a fine jewel for a woman, but it's a little worn.” Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Maroon Murmurs 10, 11, 12; Reminiscence; Leaders’ Club 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 12; Junior Play; Art Club 9; G.A.A. 11, 12; Library Club 9; Class Treas- urer 10, 11; Current Problems Club 12; Senior Play; Senior Day. JOHN CASTIGLIA Blackie” Athletic versatility is a worthy achievement ” Golf 9, 11, 12; Varsity H Club 10, 11, 12; Senior Council; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Foot- ball 10, 11, 12; Baseball 10. 11, 12; Track 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Senior Day; Intra- murals 9; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Play. ROSE BUFI Boo” Artist is her middle name, Let's all hope it brings her fame ” G.A.A. 11, 12; Leaders’ Club 10, 11; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Art Club 9; Junior Play; Referees' Club 9, 10; Reminiscence; Junior Prom. ANGELO COCOMAZZI ’'Coke’' Gentle in manner, strong in performance”. Chorus 11; Intramurals 10. 11 JANET BURRELL Jan Crowned with all the gifts that conquer and endear” Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Cheerleader 10, 11, Co-captain 12; Debs' Club 11, 12; Intra- murals 9, 10, 11, 12; Referees' Club 9; Dec- lamation Contest 9; Art Club 9; Leaders’ Club 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. Vice-President 11, 12; Junior Play; Junior Prom; Maroon Mur- murs 11, 12; Reminiscence; Honor Volley- ball 12; Senior Play; Senior Day; Current Problems Club 12. EDMUND COLLOTON Ed I do not hunger for a well-stored mind ” Student Council Vice-President 12; Marshal 12; Honor Society 10, 11, 12; Junior Coun- cil; Maroon Murmurs 11, 12; Reminiscence; Current Problems Club 11, 12; Harrison Community Association 12; Junior Play; Rifle Club 10. 11; Spanish Club 11; Senior Play; Senior Day. LAWRENCE DELANEY Larry” On with the dance!” Student Council 9; Current Problems Club 12; Reminiscence; Marshal 12; Track 12; Intramurals 11, 12; Junior Play. ANN CAPIO Dancing feet, oh, so sweet, truly petite” Majorette 11,12; Debs' Club 12; G.A.A. 12; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Council; Remi- niscence Assistant Editor; Intramurals 11, 12; Twirling Club 10; Maroon Murmurs 12; Junior Play; Leaders’ Club 12; An Club 9. JOAN CAMARDELLA Joanie When she smiles, she turns the pockets of her soul inside out” Chorus 9,10, 11, 12; Junior Play; G.A.A. 12; Reminiscence; Intramurals 11; Maroon Mur- murs 12; Senior Day. ALBERT DiLAURIA Al” A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men” Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Foot- ball 10; Chorus 11, 12; Senior Play. 12 MARGARET CARPINELLO Margie” Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Chorus 12; Junior Play; Reminiscence; Dec- lamation Contest 12. JACK EVANGELISTA 'The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 9, 10; Track 9, 10, 11; Golf 12; Marshal 12; Remi- niscence; Senior Day; Junior Prom. HELEN COLLINGS Tis good to be both merry and wise. Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12; Debs’ Club 12; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Leaders’ Club 9, 10, 11, Vice-President 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Rifle Club 11, 12; Junior Play; Current Problems Club 11, 12; Maroon Murmurs 11, 12; Reminiscence Editor; Intramurals 9, 11, 12; Harrison Community Association 11; Senior Day; Honor Volleyball 12. JOSEPH FRAIOLI Twin One who has never turned his back, but marched straight forward. intramurals 9, 10; Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Marshal 11, Captain 12; Varsity H Club 12, Vice-President 11; Senior Council; Remi- niscence. MARY CRENSON Cren It’s nice to be natural and naturally nice. Chorus 9, 10; Art Club 9; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Library Club 12; G.A.A. 12; Honor Volleyball 12. ANTHONY FRANCIA Mungo” His humor is of genial quality. Baseball 10; Football 10; Basketball Man- ager 10. 13 A FRANCES DEBUERIS Debby 'Those who bring sunshine to others cannot keep it from themselves. Art Club 9; Leaders' Club 10, 11, 12; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Maroon Murmurs 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Library Club 9, 10; Debs' Club 12; Reminiscence; Class Secretary 11; Ref- erees' Club 9; G.A.A. 11, 12; Intramurals 9, 12; Twirling Club 10; Home Room Secre- tary-Treasurer 12. WILLIAM HATFIELD Bill '7 have been faithful to my class in my own fashion Maroon Murmurs 9, 10, 12; Sophomore Council; Rifle Club 11, Vice-President 12; Science Club 11, 12; Current Problems Club 11, Chairman 12; Projectionists’ Club 11; Marshal 12; Junior Play; Reminiscence; Spanish Club 10, 11; Junior Prom; Senior Day. FRANCES DeLORIO Chickie” A quiet manner spells true beauty . Leaders' Club 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Chorus 9, 11, 12; Intramurals 10; Junior Play. WILIAM HIORT Shon Circuit The load is light which is cheerfully borne. Rifle Club 11, President 12; Projectionists’ Club 9, 10, 11; Sophomore Council; Cur- rent Problems Club 12; Science Club 11, 12; Reminiscence; Junior Prom; Marshal 12; Senior Day. NANCY DRISCOLL There is a rare appealing beauty about those who are petite, quiet, and sweet. Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Referees’ Club 9; Maroon Murmurs 11, 12; Current Problems Club 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Reminiscence. WILLIAM JOHNSTON Bill Sigh no more, my ladies, sigh no more. Football Manager 10; Track 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Maroon Murmurs 10, 12; Span- ish Club 12; Reminiscence; Senior Play; Senior Day. 14 KATHERINE FIORITO Kate” Friendliness and ambition will make her a success. Declamation Contest 9, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Junior Play; Senior Play; Chorus 10, 11; Twirling Club 10; Reminiscence. RICHARD KLNGAN Dick” His popularity is measured by his height Student Council 10, 11, President 12; Boys' State Representative; Junior Council; Class Treasurer 9, 12; Class Vice-President 11; Junior Play; SpanishClub 10, 11; Current Problems Club 11, 12; Senior Council; Maroon Murmurs 12; Harrison Community Association 12. KATHRYN-JANE FITZHUGH Janie” A laugh a day keeps the doctor away: Library Club 9, 12. SANTO LAGANO Sandy” A serene and genial disposition who looks for the good in everyone Chorus 10; Dance Band 12; Track 12; Foot- ball 9; Intramurals 9. EDNA HARRIS Eddie What spirits are hers, what wit and what whim! Now breaking a jest, now displaying a grin. Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 12; Leaders' Club 9; Library Club 9; Reminiscence; Intra- murals 9, 10, 11, 12. PAUL LE GRAZIE You have no such mirrors as will turn your worthiness into your own eyes. Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; Marshal 11, Captain 12; Student Council 10; Varsity H Club 12; Class President 10; Reminiscence; Intra- murals 9, 10, 11, 12; Home Room Secretary- Treasurer 12; Senior Day. 15 JOAN MARIE KINARD She came to us a stranger, but remains to us as a friend.” Intramurals 11; Library Club 12; Senior Day. RICHARD LEVIN Dick” 'The art of doings things quietly and well, is rare indeed ” Band 11, 12; Dance Band 11, 12; Reminis- cence; Current Problems Club 12; Maroon Murmurs 12; Junior Play; Science Club 12. ROSEMARIE LAPI Mind is the Master power that molds and makes.” Spanish Club 10, President 11, 12; Maroon Murmurs 12; Rifle Club 12; Chorus 11, 12; Library Club 12; Senior Day; Reminiscence. AUGUST LINDINE Augie” A spirit merry to the brim.” Rifle Club 11, 12; Chorus 11; Marshal 12; Junior Play; Senior Day; Reminiscence; In- tramurals 9, 10, 11, 12. 16 PATRICIA LAVERTY “Pat” A fair exterior is a silent recommendation ” Majorette 10, 11, 12; Art Club 9; Maroon Murmurs 10, 12; Library Club 9, Secretary 10; Debs’ Club 10, 11, Secretary 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Chorus 9, 10; Reminiscence; Junior Play; Senior Play; Declamation Contest 12; Leaders’ Club 12; Twirling Club 9; Intra- murals 11, 12; Senior Day. LOUIS LOPRINZO Crip” A kinder man treads not the earth.” Football 9, 10, 12; Track 9, 10, 12; Intra- murals 9, 10, 12; Marshal 12; Junior Play; Golf 12; Baseball 12. BEVERLY ANITA LEICHTER Bev” ,A decorative sense, they say she possesses. A flair for designing, Beverly confesses Art Club 9; Junior Play; Maroon Murmurs 9; Reminiscence; Chorus 9, 10; Leaders’ Club 10; Library Club 9; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12. SALVATORE MALFITANO Sal” Best he’s liked, that is alike to all . Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 11, 12; Golf 12; Marshal 11, Captain 12; Varsity H Club 11, 12; Student Council 11, 12; Junior Play; Senior Play; Senior Council; Reminiscence; Class President 12; Senior Day. CATHERINE LEMBO ’’Katie” It's better not to speak at all than to speak more words than we should G.A.A. 11, 12. CHARLES MANSTREAM Chink” The wisest man could ask no more of Fate than to be simple, modest, manly, and true.” Baseball 10, 11, 12; Varsity H Club 10, 11, 12; Marshal 12; Track 12; Senior Play; Reminiscence. BARBARA ANN LEOP1TZI Bobby” M Tis better to be small and shine than to be tall and cast a shadow.” Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Senior Play; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Debs’ Club 12; Majorette 11, 12; Art Club 9; Leaders’ Club 9, 10; Maroon Murmurs 12; Reminiscence; Referees’ Club 9; Declama- tion Contest 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Twirling Club 10; Rifle Club 12. GEORGE MILES G-Man” A true sincerity flavored with dry wit. Track 10; Intramurals 9, 10; Stamp Club 10. 17 GLORIA MITRANO Glory” I hurry not, neither do I worry Chorus 9, 12; Maroon Murmurs 9; Library Club 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12. KENNETH NICOLL Ken” Swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. Marshal 12; Track 12; Science Club 11, 12; Reminiscence; Maroon Murmurs 11, 12; Junior Play; Intramurals 11, 12; Current Problems Club 12. JUNE NEWING Full of vim, vigor, vitality and a beaming personality. Dance Club 9; Leaders’ Club 11, 12; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Dance Band 10; Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 11, 12; Student Council 12; Intramurals 12; Maroon Murmurs 10; Reminiscence; Junior Play; Senior Day. LAWRENCE PATELLA Larry” Worry and I have never met.’ Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 11, 12; Class President 9; Student Council 9, 10; Junior Prom; Varsity H Club 12; Marshal 11, Captain 12; Intramurals 9, 10. 18 PATRICIA OLSON Pat” Bright as the sun, her eyes the gazers strike. And like the sun they shine on all alike. Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Council; Cheerleader 10, 11, Co aptain 12; Leaders’ Club 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 12; Art Club 9; Chorus 9, 10, 11; Home Room Secretary- Treasurer 12; Reminiscence; Junior Play; Junior Prom; Honor Volleyball 10, 12. DAVID E. PLEET Dave He is complete in feature and in mind with all the grace to grace a gentleman. ’ Band 9, 10, 12; Dance Band 12; Spanish Club 10; Orchestra 10; Maroon Murmurs 9; Current Problems Club 12; Student Council 12; Senior Day. MARIE PASSAFUME Ree” Her smile has a friendly spirit Chorus 9, 10; Library Club 11; Leaders’ Club 9, 10, 11; Referees’ Club 10; G.A.A. 11; Spanish Club 10, 11; Junior Play; Intra- murals 9, 10, 11. JOHN POLK Knowledge is power ” Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12; Spanish Club 11, 12; Science Club 11, 12; Current Problems Club 11, 12; Junior Play; Reminiscence; Maroon Murmurs 10, 11, 12; Rifle Club 12; Intramurals 11, 12; Senior Day; Marshal 12; Projectionists’ Club 11; Honor Society 9, 10, 11, Secretary-Treasurer 12. FRANK POLK He who knows more, says least ” Intramurals 10, 11, 12; French Club Presi- dent 11; Maroon Murmurs 11, 12; Reminis- cence; Science Club 12; Rifle Club 12; Cur- rent Problems Club 11, 12; Spelling Bee 11; Junior Play; Honor Society 9; Senior Day. ADELAIDE SIROLLI Addie 'They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts ” Chorus 9, 11; Leaders’ Club 10, 11, 12; G.A.A. 11,12; Reminiscence; Intramurals 10. NANCY A. RAUB Nan” The joy of youth and health her eyes dis- played And ease of heart her every look conveyed Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 10, 11, 12; Debs’ Club 10, 11, 12; Leaders’ Club 11, 12; G.A.A. 12, Treasurer 11; Maroon Mur- murs 11, 12; Junior Play; Senior Play; Cheer- leader 11, 12; Library Club President 11; Reminiscence; Senior Day; Honor Volley- ball 11, 12; Junior Prom; Harrison Com- munity Association 10. DOMINICK RUBINO Dorn” True merit is like a river; the deeper is is the less noise it makes ” Marshal 11, Captain 12; Junior Play; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 12; Intramurals 12; Reminiscence Business Manager. 19 JANE STUDWELL Wit, now and then, struck smartly, throws a spark. Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12; Band 11, 12; Dance Band 11, 12; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Science Club 10; Library Club 9; Declamation Con- test 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11; Current Problems Club 12; Maroon Murmurs 12; Reminiscence; Rifle Club 12; Senior Day. EMELIO SCATENATO A good nature wins the heart Reminiscence. JANICE SULLIVAN “Dusty A hand to create beauty and a flair for art. Chorus 12; Reminiscence; G.A.A. 12. FRED SCHOMBERT Fred is musically inclined For some great orchestra he will surely be signed. Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12; Dance Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Senior Day. MARION TAFRATE Taffy A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Leaders’ Club 9, 10; Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; French Club 10; Maroon Murmurs 11; Cur- rent Problems Club 11; G.A.A. 12; G.O. Representative 9; Senior Day. ALLEN SHERRAN “Al Everything is a source of fun. Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play. 20 IDA TAURO T Twas her thinking of others made you think of herd Chorus 9, 10, 11; Referees' Club 9; Spanish Club 10, 11; Junior Play; Intramurals 9, 10, 11; Library Club 11; G.A.A. 11. FILBERT SPIZZIRRO ••Flip” A modest man in word and deed Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basketball 10, 11, 12; Baseball 9, 10, 11, 12; Track 11,12; Varsity H Club Secretary 11, President 12; Marshal 11, Chief 12; Junior Council; Student Coun- cil; Junior Play; Senior Play; Senior Day. PETER A. SMITH ,'Pete,, Through difficulties to things worthy of honor. Football 12; Track 12. CATHERINE TOLVE Kay” A quiet girl of sterling worth, Is more than all the gold on earth ” Intramurals 12; G.A.A. 12. ANNE TOWER Still achieving, still pursuing” Chorus 9, 10, 11. 12; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Leaders’ Club 10, 11, Secretary 12; G.A.A. 11, Secretary 12; Rifle Club 11, Secretary 12; Student Council 11 ; Class Secretary 10; Class Vice-President 12; Current Problems Club 11, 12; Junior Play; French Club 11; Maroon Murmurs 11, 12; Reminiscence; Spelling Bee 10, 11; Honor Society 9, 10, 11; Senior Day. JOHN SPOSATO Spo” Every man has his fault, but his is yet to be found ” Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12; Football 10, 11, 12; Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Dance Band 11; Junior Play; Marshal 12; Varsity H Club 12; Chorus 11; Orchestra 11; Reminiscence; Intramurals 10, 11, 12. 21 ROSE VERRILLI Ro Ro” A rare compound—personality, frolic and fun” Art Club 9; Chorus 9, 10,11,12; G.A.A. 12; Maroon Murmurs 12; Reminiscence; Intra- murals 12; Library Club 11; Senior Day. ROBERT TURSO •’Bob’ Life is but the stream, I go a-fisbing in” Intramurals 9; Football 10; Junior Play; Golf 12. ANN WATSON Wa Wa” She's the same with everyone and has a smile for all” French Club Secretary 11; Leaders’ Club 11, President 12; Current Problems Club 11, Secretary 12; Student Council 11; G.A.A. 11, 12; Harrison Community Association 11, 12; Chorus 11, 12; Junior Council; Intra- murals 11, 12; Debs Club 11, President 12; Cheerleader 11, 12; Junior Play; Junior Prom; Reminiscence; Maroon Murmurs 11, Associate Editor 12; Class President 11; Class Secretary 12; Honor Society 11, President 12; Senior Play; Senior Day; Senior Council; Honor Volleyball 12. VITO VENDOLA ’’Chubby” On thy face I see a map of honor, trust, and loyalty” Football 10, 11,12; Golf 11,12; Intramurals 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Play; Marshal 11, Cap- tain 12; Varsity H Club Vice-President 12; Senior Day. 22 MARILYN WINKER ’’Winky” True to her word, her work, and her friends” Chorus 9, 10, 11, 12; Intramurals 11, 12; Junior Play; Reminiscence; G.A.A. 11, 12; Sophomore Council. ROBERT SHERRAN ’’Bob” ,Earnestness alone makes life eternal ” ROBERT WILSON ’’Scottie” Ambition dwells in every vein; To eminence he should attain” Band 9, 10; Current Problems Club 11, 12; Rifle Club 10; French Club 10; Library Club 12; Reminiscence; Maroon Murmurs Busi- ness Manager 12; Junior Play; Senior Play; Junior Council; Senior Council; Senior Day; Intramurals 12; Junior Prom. Reminiscence CJitoml Siajj First Row: A. Sirrolli, A. Tower, P. Laverty, J.Bisceglia, A. Capio, H. Collings, Editor-in-Chief; A. Watson, N. Raub, R. Bisceglia. Second Row: J. Burrell, P. Olson, K. Fiorito, R. Bufi, A. Bianca, M. Winker, J. Fraioli, J. Sullivan, J. Camardella, J. Studwell, F. DeBueris, J. Newing. Standing: R. Wilson, J. Sposato, S. Malfitano, W. Johnston, W. Hatfield, F. Polk, K. Nicoll, J. Polk, R. Kingan, E. Colloton, W. Hiort, C. Baker. Reminiscence Business Siajj First Row: N. Driscoll, I. Bergwall, D. Rubino, Busi- ness Manager; M. Winker, A. Watson, M. Tafrate. Second Row: A. Lindine, N. Raub, F. DeBueris, R. Bufi, H. Collings, B. Leopitzi, R. Bisceglia, R. Lapi, R. Verrilli. Third Row: F. Allegretti, R. Wilson, F. Polk, A. Tower, J. Castiglia, J. Studwell, J. Evangelista, J. Camardella, J. Fraioli. CtA$S WcSToRSf PetKiriG (rv Our class first entered the ring, better known as Harrison High, in the fall of 1944. As eighth graders we had the chance to become accustomed to the build- ing and high school life in general. In the ninth grade we began to get into the swing of things” by joining many clubs and attending various school functions. It was not until our Sophomore year, however, that we began working as a class, trying to earn money for our yearbook. We sponsored a sophomore bridge which proved to be very successful and a great deal of fun. In our Junior year the Class of 1949 became very active. Our first draamtic attempt was the play, Divine Flora. The play was presented two nights with two separate casts, which allowed over half the class to participate. The rehearsal plus the big night, in this case big nights, provided a great deal of fun for the class. It also gave a very helpful boost to our kitty. At the football games we sold a large amount of food, always trying to outsell the Seniors. To end our Junior year with a bang,” we had the Junior Prom. We're sure everybody remembers the Little Holland theme we had with the Dutch mill and mbps. At the end of this year the entire school adopted a plan whereby the then present Student Council and G.O. would be co-ordi- nated into the General Organization. This Organiza- tion would thus have a better representation. In our Senior year this plan was put into effect with a great deal of spirit. An election was held to vote for this newly formed organization. Six parties were nominated and voted for by the entire school. The Reform Party was elected unanimously with Dick” Kingan, President; Edmund Colloton, Vice-President; and Bill Crenson, Secretary. Homeroom representa- tives were elected separately by classes. This Organiza- tion has brought the school more closely together and has proved very successful. The Senior Class is happy to have had a part in this new idea. Senior day and Senior privilege really gave us the feeling of being Seniors. We were happy to accept these responsibilities and hope these traditions will never be lost. Our Senior play was Strange Boarders” which was even more of a success than the Junior play. The cast consisted mostly of Junior play veterans and proved to be a very talented group. This year the class went to town” selling food at basketball and football games. When we speak of sports, we should not fail to men- tion our wonderful record. In our Junior year the basketball team won the championship and the football team won the SWIAC championship. To top this won- derful showing the football team played an undefeated season our Senior year. And so the act is over as they say in the circus. We Seniors hope that all you underclassmen have as many wonderful memories to look back upon when you graduate as we do now. Bob Bill- Sal Anne Helen” HALL OF FAME Since the inauguration of the first Reminiscence Hall of Fame in 1939, it has become a tradition for the student body to select the all-around girl and the all- around boy of the graduating class. The Senior Class chose twelve candidates for this honor based on the following traits: service, leadership, loyalty, friend- liness, school spirit, dependability, courtesy and scholarship. The nominees were Helen Collings, Rita Bisceglia, Ann Watson, Nancy Raub, Anne Tower, Jacqueline Bisceglia, Salvatore Malfitano, Joseph Fraioli, Vito Vendola, William Hiort, Richard Kingan and Rqbert Wilson. Reminiscence is happy to add two more names to its Hall of Fame. We present the two outstanding stu- dents of the Class of 1949, Ann Watson and William Hiort. Dick Ann Jackie” Rita £!ass We, the Class of 1949, of Harrison High School claim to be of sound mind and as proof we leave this last will and testament to be discussed and disposed of by all those who shall soon follow in our footsteps. The Class of 49 leaves many thanks and ever- loving gratitude to the faculty. Isobel Bergwall leaves her fits of giggling” to Babs Benton because the latter giggles as well as Izzy. Freddy Schombert leaves the school swaying with pleasant memories of his fine music. Rosemarie Lapi leaves Mr. Sofia with a broken heart. Barbara Leopitzi leaves her broken hearts piled out- side the gym door. Jackie” Bisceglia isn't leaving anything because she’s taking Ya” with her. Jane Studwell leaves the gang still laughing at her corny but timely jokes. Bill Hatfield leaves all his used flash-bulbs to re- mind people of his wonderful photography. Bill Johnston leaves his little black books and a bag of nickles to the Junior boys. Scotty Wilson leaves his nonchalant air and subtle remarks to John Lindenbaum. Janet Burrell and Pat Olson relinquish their jobs as co-captains on the cheer-leading squad. Adelaide Sirolli and Ida Tauro will their Secretarial Practice jobs to next year's class. Aggie Bianca leaves the gym class, taking all her aching bones and fine record with her. Paul LeGrazie leaves his younger brother Pat” to try to match his fine record. The Big Three,” better known as Bob” Turso, Al” DiLauria, and Santo Lagana, leave their nickname to other Three Musketeers. Anne Tower and Marilyn Winker leave their busi- ness-like manners and wonderful personalities to Susan Kugal and Sarah Stewart. Ann Watson leaves and takes her car with her. Jack Evangelista and Charlie Manstream leave so they can raise cain elsewhere. Helen Collings leaves this yearbook. She’s had enough to do with it by now. Sal Malfitano and Frank Ailegretti have to leave their girls with the underclassmen for just a while. Harold Brennan and Charlie Baker leave Mr. Koehler looking for two new tenors as well as three new drummers to replace Dick Levin, Dave Pleet, and John Sposato. John and Frank Polk may as well leave together; after all, they did arrive together. Katherine Fiorito wills her dramatic ability to any- one who thinks she can match it. Kenny Nicoll will leave his pint-sized jalopy to someone in exchange for a quart-sized one. Speaking of Jalopies,” Angelo Coccomazzi and Tony” Francia leave their Snazzed-up” ones to a boy who can improve on them. Nancy Driscoll leaves her vivaciousness to her little sister Jeannie. Dom Rubino leaves a record as good as his brother's was last year. 26 Joan Camardella and Rita Bisceglia leave their po- liteness and good manners to some of these difficult girls who could use them. Allen and Bob Sherran leave with a bang. Pete Smith leaves his cane behind. This time for good, we all hope. Beverly Leichter and Rose Bufi leave the Art Room in a mess. Mary Crenson and Marie Passafume leave to begin to organize the first Baby-sitters Union in Harrison. Ann Capio leaves her majorette uniform to Ann Veneziano. Edna Harris leaves her instant ability to think up excuses to Edna laneri. Rose Verrilli and Margie Carpinello leave their Gift of Gab to Mary O'Connor. Gus” Lindine, George Miles, and Lou Loprinzo leave their helpful manner to the Freshman boys who certainly need it. Marion Tafrate leaves willingly. Joe Fraiolo leaves his spot in the Senior Poll to Herbie Steigler. Phil” Spizzirro is bequeathing some of those nice jackets that he's worn. Ernie” Basso is leaving some of his broad shoulders of which he has plenty to spare. Larry Patella leaves as a picture of ambition. Ruth Armbruster, Catherine Tolve, and Catherine Fitzhugh leave their silent touch which was so cher- ished by Mrs. Bennett. Catherine Lembo leaves her vacant chair in deten- tion to any eligible applicant. Emelio Scatinato leaves his sleep to be continued. Vito Vendola leaves the center position on Young's Football Team to some able underclassman. Johnny Castiglia is leaving those never failing basketball shots to Tony” Veneziano. Dick Kingan and Ed” Colloton leave their G.O. offices open to some able Juniors. Larry Delaney leaves his well known dancing fame to Phil Cristiano. Nancy Raub leaves her volleyball team to Gloria Forlano. Janice Sullivan leaves her ability for winning Com- munity Chest Prizes to Babs” Rattray. Joan Kinard leaves her quiet personality to the up and coming eighth graders. Frances DeLorio is leaving some of the pretty lights that she has in her brown hair. Fran” DeBueris leaves her excuses on the top shelf in locker 416. June Newing leaves the Junior boys. Pat Laverty gives up her secret way with the opposite sex. Bill Hiort leaves his sound system for the benefit of the school. This will is respectfully submitted by the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-nine on the twenty- seventh day of June. Hereby witnessed, Jane Studwell. LV fcO HE Y i S Step this way! Step this way! Madame Zanzibar will gaze into her crystal ball and prophesy the Future of the Class of 1949. Let me see ... I see Barbara Leopitzi chosen to play Scarlet O'Hara in a revival of Gone With the Wind. Dick Kingan chosen as the typical American driver by the A.A.A., which is suing the latter for defemation of character. Katherine Fiorito, a dramatic critic and Broadway actress, taking the opportunity to color her column with vivid descriptions of her own successes the night before. Bill Johnston recuperating after a very invigorat- ing campaign. He has been following the Reform Party throughout the universe. Helen Collings is writing for a Midwestern paper and Bill” Hatfield is the chief photographer. She has charge of the Birth, Marriage and Death column, which she calls Hatched, Matched and Dispatched. Scottie Wilson, thumbing through the Adiron- dack Mountains, was so impressed by the native life that he built himself a cabin and became a Hill-Billy. He has persuaded Kenny Nicoll and Jack Evan- gelista to join him and they nurse a secret ambition to become a comedy team. Nancy Raub is still playing the Mother roles, only this time it is authentic. Johnny Castiglia and Joe Fraioli, track stars of high school, are running for public office. They are listed as dog catchers on the Dixiecrat ticket, none opposed. Pat Olson is running for Miss Rheingold of 1951. Dick Levin about to open his new night club, The Diamond Inn, starring the famed Freddy Schombert and his band, accompanied by the Agony Quartet, Frank Allegretti, Harold Brennan, Charles Baker, and Angelo Cocomazzi. Sal Malfitano is ducking tomatoes for the second week in Hamlet at Al” DeLaurio's W.P.A. Palace. Bob Sherran is awaiting billing at the Madison Square Garden to fight for the heavyweight cham- pionship. The Metropolitan Opera Company has just engaged Joan Camardella ... as page girl. Allan Sherran, a sugar magnate in the South, is raising cane. Larry Delaney and Ann Capio, the famous danc- ing team, are wowing them in at the Cotillion Room of the Hotel Pierre. 28 Ernie Basso and George Miles as farmers in the Dust Bowl. Edna Harris posing for the Kolynos ad.” Rita Bisceglia is playing the part of Baby Snooks” again. John Polk has talked himself into the job of press agent for the Museum of Fine Arts. Vito Vendola is making ten thousand a year as trainer for the House of David ball team. Charlie” Manstream has been lucky-enough to tour the country as a salesman. Bob Turso holds true to the saying of Navy men, Having a girl in every port.” Tony Francia standing up as best man for the Laverty wedding. Bill (Short-Circuit) Hiort has been known to have taken out extra insurance ... to pay off his bills if his latest experiment doesn’t work. Ed Colloton, after graduating from Medical School, has just hired Jane Studwell and June Newing as nurses in his new Sanitarium. Janet Burrell, Rose Bufi, Beverly Leichter, Janice Sullivan, and Marilyn Winker have just completed their training at the John Sposato Art School and are now working in the office of Paul LeGrazie, famed cartoonist. Dave Pleet, fifth executive Vice-President of his father's firm, employs Agnes Bianca, Adelaide Sirolli, Frances De Lorio, Marion Tafrate, Ida Tauro, and Mary Crenson as his private secretaries. He claims Variety is the spice of life” . . . and each one works only one day a week. Ann Watson is married to a wealthy automobile manufacturer and has the choice of a thousand and one cars to drive around each day. Larry” Patella works as her chief mechanic. Pat” Laverty and Jackie Bisceglia, after pursuing brilliant careers as models, have just opened their own agency. Catherine Lembo is still using that proverb, Better late than never.” jp Ruth Armbruster is still stepping daintily and lightly so that no one can hear her. Miss Dickey will miss all the helpful suggestions given her by Katherine Tolve in Home Management next year. Gloria Mitrano relieved over the fact that she successfully passed her driving course. Jane Fitzhugh is still giggling as she was in Mr. Sofia's Worlds class. Fran DeBueris has just written to tell the folks that she loves her job as a sightseeing guide in Washington, D.C. Marie Passafume, Rose Verrilli, Rosemarie Lapi and Nancy Driscoll are off on a summer vacation from teaching. They plan to visit Phil” Spizzirro and Dom” Rubino's summer resort on the shores of Lake Winne- pesaukee. Isobel Bergwall and her all girl orchestra entertain daily in the cocktail lounge. August Lindine and Emelio Scatenato are working for Frank Polk, famed engineer, on the construction of a tunnel underneath the Atlantic Ocean between New York and'London. Louis Loprinzo and Santo Lagana have just returned from a coast-to-coast tour of the leading night clubs. Their novel accordion duet achieved such smashing popularity that they are talking about a movie contarct. Peter Smith, a B.M.O.C. (Big Man On Campus) at the University of North Carolina, is credited with the coining of the catchy phrase which has swept the country, Wine, Women and Urchins. Anne Tower, international traveler and lecturer, has been engaged to speak at a meeting of the Women's Club. Members of the club, knowing her from her high school days, expect that she will have much to say. Margie Carpinello is still wondering why the boys fight over one football when it would be just as easy to use two! Joan Kinard is still humming the tune, Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile—smile— smile .. . ♦ ■ 29 yy — i A1 ■ ■ «W' THE DIVINE FLORA Directed by Mr. Roswell Marshall _____________CAST_____ March 18, 1948 March 19, 1948 Larry Delaney...... Frances DeLorio .... Patricia Olson..... Louis Loprinzo..... Helen Collings..... Katherine Fiorito ... William Johnston . Salvatore Malfitano Anne Tower......... Robert Wilson ..... William Hatfield ... Ann Watson............ Kenneth Nicoll..... August Lindine..... Richard Kingan .... Marie Passafume.... Ann Capio ......... June Newing ....... Patricia Laverty... Edmund Colloton .. Rose Bufi ......... Nancy Driscoll........ .... Hal ........ .... Winnie...... ....Boops........ ... Stu Morgan ... ... Kit Olmstead ... Etta Dean (Flora) ... Randy Pryor ... .... Mr. Pryor .. ....Mrs. Pryor... ... Buzz Rafferty ... .... Mr. Dean ... ... Sharon Pry on ... .... Bob ........ .... Wayne ...... ....Tex Arlen.... .... Polly ...... .... Helena ..... .... Mar velle .. Daphne Gillford ....Mr. Dugan.... .... Susie ...... .... Bella ...... ....John Castiglia ... Frances DeBueris ....Joan Camardella .... Vito Vendola ....Betty Jane Jones .... Janet Burrell ....Charles Baker .... Philip Spizzirro ....Nancy Raub ....Allen Sherran ....Richard Levin ....Barbara Leopitzi .........John Polk . Dominick Rubino ....Albert DeLauria Margaret Carpinello .... Agnes Bianca ....Marilyn Winker Jacqueline Bisceglia .... John Sposato .... Rita Bisceglia ......... Ida Tauro First Row . A. Tower, P. Ol- son, K. Fiorito, A. Capio, M. Passafume, J. Newing, H. Collings. Second Row: S. Malfitano, W. Johnston, A. Watson, A. Lindine, L. Delaney, L. Loprinzo. Third Row: R. Wilson, K. Nicoll, R. Kingan, E. Colloton, W. Hatfield. ftffl First Row: N. Raub, B. Leopitzi, R. Bisceglia, J. Burrell, F. DeBeuris, J. Camardella. Second Row: P. Spizzirro, D. Rubino, J. Bisceglia, A. Bianca, M. Winker, J. Castiglia. Third Row: J. Sposato, R. Levin, A. DeLauria, J. Polk, V. Vendola. 30 rftoupffis 5£(N(0R PCflV ClfiCUS Seated: R. Bisceglia, N. Raub, B. Leopitzi, J. Castiglia, K. Fiorito, A. Watson, J. Burrell. Standing: S. Malfitano. R. Wilson, W. Johnston, E. Colloton. A. DeLauria, C. Man- stream, P. Spizzirro. STRANGE BOARDERS Directed by Mr. ROSWELL MARSHALL December 9, 1948 — CAST — Candy Fenway .............. ANN WATSON Professor Harriman ..... EDMUND COLLOTON Glory Fenway .......... Barbara LEOPITZI Smiley .......................... CHARLES MANSTREAM Joey.......................John Castiglia Captain Winkle....SALVATORE MALFITANO Cordelia Tuttle...... Katherine FlORITO John Todd......................... ROBERT WILSON Amity Haines ............ JANET BURRELL Priscilla Haines ..... PATRICIA LAVERTY Lon Daggett .......... WILLIAM JOHNSTON Myrtle Hodge................ Nancy Raub Susie..................... Rita Bisceglia Boston Benny ........... PHILIP SPIZZIRRO The Deacon ............. Albert DlLAURLA . VeoP'”1' (V«X .‘«i ' ,� ' , = ' ' ' ' ' 31 CIRCUS LEGEND 1. Whirling Dervishes, 2. Elephantitis Twins, 3. Trained Mice, 4. Hypnotists, 5. Fashion Freaks, 6. Sword Swallowers, 7. Tatoo Artists, 8. Spotlighters, 9. Snake Charmers, 10. Clowns. Arthur Murray't Protean Ann Capio Larry Delaney Laziest Gloria Mitrano Larry Patella Best Dressed Janet Burrell Phil Spizzirro Most Popular Ann Watson Dick Kingan Heartbreakers Pat Olson Vito Vcndola Quietest Ruth Armbruster Paul LcGrazie Class Teases June Newing Joe” Fraioli Class Artists Rose Bufi John Sposato Class Wits Jane Studwell Albert DiLauria Class Glamour Girl and Playboy Pat Laverty Tony” Francia 11. Star Performers, 12. Magicians, 13. Acrobars, 14. Organ Grinders, 13. Gargantuans. 16. Growing Pains, 17. Pepsodent Twins. 18. High Hatters, 19. Rope Climbers, 20. Wolves. Nicest Smile Edna Harris August Lindine Most Dramatic Katherine Fiorito Sal” Malfitano Class Musicians Isobel Bergwall Fred Schombert Most Sophisticated Nancy Raub Bill” Hatfield Most Drag With The Faculty Rita Bisceglia Bill Hiort Most Likely To Succeed Ann Tower John Colloton Best Figure and Physique Barbara Leopitzi “Ernie” Basso Best Athletes Agnes Bianca John Castiglia Changed Since Freshman Year Frances DcBueris Frank Allegretti Class Flirts Jacqueline Bisceglia Bill” Johnston Every year, it has been a custom at Harrison High School to set aside one school day as Senior Day. On this day the Senior Class takes over all the duties of the teachers. Below are listed the names of the Seniors that participated, including the teachers they re- placed and the subject they taught. Alexander Arning ......... Principal Edmund Colloton Agnes Murtagh ............ Secretary ....... Joan Carmadella Jessie Anderson.......Social Studies 8.........Helen Collings Bernard Auerbach .....Advanced Science.........William Hiort Helen Bennett ..............Library............ Joan Kinard George Briggs ....Social Studies 9, Math 8... William Hatfield Philip Castelli ...... Dean of Boys ............... John Polk Gladys Chamberlin ... French, Social Studies...Ann Watson Louise Chipman ............. Nurse JuneNewing Charles Dawson............... Art ............Janet Burrell Mechanical Drawing........ John Evangelista Madeline Dickey ......Home Economics........... Rita Bisceglia Martha Dilling ............ Business .......... Philip Spizzirro Edith DiPace.........Social Studies 11, 12......... Frank Polk Anne Donley........... Physical Education...... Agnes Bianca James Eldredge ...Latin, Social Studies 9.......... Ann Tower A. Joseph Hannon............Science 8 ........ August Lindine Robert Havington...... Advanced Math .......... Paul LeGrazie Otto Heddericg ....... English 9, 10 .............. RoseVerrilli Ellen Hubei...............Typing............... Isobel Bergwall Paul Koehler ......... Music, Orchestral ...... Fred Schombert Strings and Chorus........ Jane Studwell Mary Lally ........... Dean of Girls .......... Nancy Raub Roswell Marshall......English 10, 12........ Salvatore Malfitano Beulah Mayer .............. Spanish ....... Rose Marie Lapi John Metcalfe ........Industrial Arts....... Frank Allegretti Mary Quinn............English 8, 9............. Robert Wilson Margaret Richards...........Science 8...................... John Castiglia Matilda Risoli ....... Commercial.............. Marion Tafrate Richard Rose......Math 9, Driver Education . William Johnston Abraham Rosenthal.....Junior Vocational..... Harold Brennan Aurelius Sofia .......Social Studies 10............ David Pleet Nellie Stephens ...... English 11 ............. Patricia Laverty George Taylor.............Commercial........Jacqueline Bisceglia Alexander Young ...... Physical Education ...........VitoVendola unions First Row: M. Della Valla, M. Sannicola, G. Cianci, P. DcFonce, J. Aragona, V. Musticato, C. Borland Second Row: J. Gottheil, E. laniri, A. Leehey, L. Rombola, J. Logan, A. Swertfeger, E. Cunniffe, R. De Fonce, G. Marcone. Third Row: E. Riccardi, M. McClendon, M. Siebert, J. O’Meara, D. Leichter, R Falzarano, P. French, R. Martino, C. Latella, R. Bisceglia. Fourth Row: M. Pinto, W. Crenson, S. Neu lander, T. Smith, J. DeBarros, B. DeFonce, A. Veneziano, G. Klein, P. Cristiano. Fifth Row: R. Col loton, H. Webster, A. Camardella, R. LaBrasciano, H. Fiorito, A. Pascale, E. Falzarano. First Row: R. Pault, B. Benton, E. Murphy, S. Kugel, F. Rutland, R. Strange, H. Furman, D. O’Keefe. Second Row: A. Saeli, J. Higgons, B. Hughes, A. Veneziano, T. Loffredo, S. Stewart, M. Rambusch, G. Elliott. Third Row: C. Selvaggio, D. O'Keefe, R. Layton, A. Tiffen, M. Eisgrau, C. Williams, J. Gatto. Fourth Row: J. Gaffney, P. Le Grazie, J. Lindenbaum, L. Sirolli, S. Gilden, H. Steigler, A. Valentino, A. Cozzolino. First Row: J. Brunner, A. Aniello, L. DeBeradino, B. Edgecomb, J. Dufton. Second Row: B. Burgess, I. Barletta, B. Berlanti, R. DeGrotta, F. Bianca, N. Briotte, G. Camardella. Third Row: D. Crane, F. Carpiniello, J. Crafa, J. Metcalf, R. Crenson, H. Williams, F. DeVincentis. First Row: D. Gomez, R. Morelia, U. Fallani, G. Fusci, M. O’Connor, G. Barry. Second Row: L. Fabrizio, L. Wollin, G. Forlano, F. Forlano, S. LeGoff, C. Jones, C Martino, R. Hicks. Third Row: M. Lusardo, A. Fiore, E. McClenahan, E. Lind, F. Greto, L. Loffredo, J. Tomaselli, P. LePino. Fourth Row: W. Frattarola, A. Marchione, P. Grunebaum, D. McMorrow, F. LaMedica, F. McIntyre, K. Meyer, H. Slausen. IMMI First Row C. Peterson, J. Spinazolla, A. Troilo, F. Spizzirro, E. Puccella, F. Torano. Second Row: C. Passamonte, N. Corsaro, S. Schofield. B. Rattray, S. Villarosa, A. Protano, M. Riccio. Third Row: C. Kinard, D. Ruge, H. Greenhouse, M. Volpe, D. Rainiero, J. Stewart. Fourth Row: V. Serrecchia, W. McCallie, K. Simpson, J. Straface, W. Schmidt, R. Place. First Row: C. Fantelli, J. Driscoll, I. Aniello, C. Bohl, A. Castaldo, M. Bufi, B. DeGrotta. Second Row: B. Whelan, M. DeFonce, N. Delzio, A. Carino, A. Bulakowski, A. Murray, R. Berger. Third Row: A. Armstrong, J. Cassone, E. Dean, M. Chestnutt, P. Evangelista, T. Dixon, G. Horton, W. Archer, J. Tiffin, L. Bisignano. Fourth Row: J. Consentino, R. Camardella, E. Agostinelli, C. Tirella, E. Anderson, R. Coulter, T. Furman. First Row: R. Paterno, N. Hunt, C. Miltner, J. Fosella, J. Carroll, J. Mcllwain, I. Mordey, E. Fiore. Second Row: D. DiBiccari, P. Gianunzio, A. LaPorte. J. Meo, C. Perry, M. Feeley, S. Mulwitz. Third Row: B. Hargan, C. Polito, W. Purdy, D. Hill, I. Graham, G. Lefko, P. Evangelista, S. Gundlack, G. Conn, W. Littlefield. Fourth Row: R. Verrilli, T. Huber, A. Loicano, R. Lusardo, R. Kreiger, R. Tucci, P. Nilsen, W. Potter, R. Stone, R. Preston. First Row: M. Sabia, J. Barr, G. Schoen, V. Tolve, M. A. Sabia, S. Rombola, A. Pinto, M. Vetere. Second Row: C. Rombola, T. Tavoletti, J. Vallarelli, H. Vetere, D. Sposato, S. Rigano, A. Robinson, B. Wandell. Third Row: R. Gilotti, F. Tolve, D. Robinson, T. Recce, E. Spizzirro, A. Masciolla, A. Masi. Fourth Row: L. Spinozza, S. Rende, J. Miner, J. Minishi. R. Sposato, E. Utter, R. Trafrate, C. Reda A. Sisca. Fifth Row: Mr. Auerbach, F. Musticato, F. Velapoldi, F. Lamparelli, L. Scornaienchi, Y Salzberger, R. Searles. Mae First Row: B. St. John, B. Kingan, J. Rutland, J. Gatto, B. Laverty, N. Cushing, S. Crowley, V. Ferguson, A. Annunziata, I. DeMartino, C. Hill. Second Row: C. Tramontano, C. Cangianni, L. Trimarchi, D. Le Pino, A. Anderson, G. Lo Scalzio, R. Lusardo, C. Della Valla, L. Cardca, G. Garrity. Third Row: J. Donovan, V. Fiore, R. Giuliano, D. O’Connell, F. Dominelli, M. Carabee, D. Tannanbaum, C. Fennelly, E. Galiulo. Fourth Row: J. Metcalf, R. Riege, V. Figliola, R. Fiore, C. Straface, J. Acara, C. Pascale, G. Sciangalepore, T. Giannetti, L. Burgess, D. Carlin, E. Colaneri. Fifth Row: D. Abrams, J. De Vencentis, D. Archer, M. Flanagan. First Row: M. Rossow, A. Marcone, J. Amendola, L. Taylor, M. Keith, J. Savage, J. Armstrong, R. Bailey, E. Angulo, S. Nilsen, M. Loeffer, C. Fuller, J. Strom. Second Row: J. Cleary, J. Scelia, M. Strange, M. McCallie, V. Policriti, J. Vitullo, E. Madrazo, J. Lallo, J. Yuckman, M. Barbis. Third Row: C. Noyes, B. Clark, P. Pearlman, K. McKamy, H. Plaut, R. Hirschhorn, J. Casale, J. Colangelo, A. Quadagno, P. Vaughn. Fourth Row: D. Travoletti, R. Turso, R. Pettegrew, V. Palazzo, W. O’Shea, G. Robinson, M. Gallo, G. Witzel, J. La Vigna, P. Stein, D. Reale, P. Taylor. ACT(l (T(£S © e © Seniofi Council The Senior Council consists of the four class officers and four Seniors chosen by their classmates to represent them. Under the guidance of Miss G. Chamberlin and Mr. J. El- dredge, faculty advisors, this group discusses such problems as the annual class play, the raising of funds to help defray the expenses of publishing Reminiscence, caps and gowns for graduation and presents its recommendations to the class to be adopted or rejected. r Left to Right: J. Fraioli, A. Capio, J. Castiglia, S. Malfitano, A. Tower, R. Kingan, Sr A. Watson, R. Wilson. m Cjene ia Organization Council The General Organization, commonly known as G.O., was formed this year under the di- rect and excellent supervision of Mr. R. Marshall, faculty ad- visor. The organization works through a council which repre- sents the homerooms. The aims of this group are to get students more interested in school affairs, to better the conditions of the school and to have greater participation in school activities. Discussions evolve around current school problems and how to solve them. Events are sponsored throughout the year. First Row: E. Colloton, Vice-President; R. Kingan, President; W. Crenson, Secretary. Second Row: P. Olson, N. Delzio, R. Bisceglia, J. Newing, F. Velapoldi, D. Crane, R. Lusardo, R. Guiliano. Third Row: H. Steigler, J. Lindenbaum, B. De Fonce, A. Loicano, A. Troilo, S. Malfitano, F. Spizzirro, Miss M. Dilling, Mr. R. Marshall, Advisors. 42 Committee Five faculty members and two students comprise this committee whose function is to pass upon the eligibility of students to represent the school in general public activi- ties. The first school responsi- bilities to prepare for life are good citizenship and satisfac- tory work. Any student who conducts himself contrary to the manners of a gentleman or a lady; any pupil who is not applying his best effort and at- tention to his work may be declared ineligible. Seated: Miss M. Lally, Mr. P. Castelli, Mrs. H. Bennett, Miss M. Risoli, Mr. B. Auerbach. Standing: D. Pleet, A. Bianca. Students taking Spanish II and III are eligible to join and take part in the activities of the group. Members study the background of Spanish-Ameri- can life, learn to appreciate the language, and promote the Good Neighbor Policy. Social and educational programs are provided. The spoken lan- guage is encouraged by means of short plays, songs and games. First Row: R. Falzarano, M. Riccio, S. Schofield, M. Pinto, E. Lind, H. Greenhouse, B. Ber- lanti, D. Rainieri. Second Row: A. Protano, M. Siebert, J. Gottheil, D. Gomez, J. O'Meara, B. Benton, R. Lapi, Miss B. Mayer, Advisor. Third Row: F. McIntyre, J. de Barros, R. Crenson, P. Grunebaum, D. Buermann, P. Crozier, W. Johnston. 43 (Ju i ient P iolle ems Alljuniorsand Seniors genu- inely interested in current af- fairs and who wish to increase their knowledge in this field may join this club. Contem- porary world problems and their development are dis- cussed. This group, one of the most active in the school, meets twice a month to hold such events as panel discus- sions, debates, reports on im- portant measures or problems of the day and the wide use of newspapers, magazines and the radio. First Row: J. Higgons, A. Swertfeger, A. Tower, J. Studwell, A. Watson, Secretary; W. Hat- held, President, H. Collings, J. Burrell, P. French, R. Martino, C. Berlanti. Second Row L Delaney, W. Johnston, J. Gottheil, A. Leehey, S. Stewart, B. Benton, C. Rambusch, N. Dris- coll, R. Lapi, R. Plaut, S. Kugel, Miss E. DiPace, Advisor; S. Gilden. Third Row: K. Nicoll, E. Colloton, R. Kingan, J. Lindenbaum, S. Neulander, J. Polk, T. Smith, F. Polk, W Hiort R. Wilson, R. Levin, D. Pleet. Seated: M. Chestnut, S. Schofield, A. Tower, Secretary; W. Hiort, President; W. Hatfield, Vice-President; P. Ruge, B. De Fonce, J. Graham. Standing: Mr. B. Auerbach, Advisor; J. Studwell, H. Collings, H. Webster, J. Polk, J. deBarros, H. Williams, R. Layton, A. Loicano, W. Frattarola, E. McClenahan, T. Smith, R. Simpson, L. Scornaienchi. All pupils except eighth graders are eligible for mem- bership in this club, an affiliate of the National Rifle Associa- tion. The purposes of the club are to teach safety in the handl- ing of the rifle, to teach marks- manship and the value of shooting as a hobby. A fifty foot rifle range with firing points and lockers for the stor- age of rifles are provided for the use of the members. Inter- scholastic meets and competi- tion are held throughout the school year. 44 The Library Club, the first organized in our school, de- votes two school periods weekly to service for the li- brary. Membership is limited to twenty-five students who maintain satisfactory records of scholarship and citizenship. Service is offered to the school through monitoring at the changing-desk, checking records, shelving books and preparing books for circula- tion. Excellent training is offered for the pupil consider- ing the library field for his vocation. Seated: E. Spizziro, C. Miltner, V. Musticato, R. Lapi, A. Castaldo, A. Bianca, G. Mitrano. Standing: E. Dean, R. Berger, J. Kinard, R. Wilson, B. Wandell, J. Metcalf, F. Rutland, M. Fitzhugh, W. Erlanger, R. Coulter, Mrs. Bennett, Advisor. CM Nothing is more valuable in the educational life of a pupil than the development of a hobby, especially a worthwhile leisure activity which can be pursued throughout life. This group shows and discusses its collections, arranges for stamp exchanges, assists in compiling stamp books and studies the history and development of stamps throughout the world. First Row: Miss M. Quinn, Advisor; S. Neulander, J. Stewart, D. Crane, S. Schofield, R. Pettigrew, R. Riege. Second Row: M. Gallo, H. Greenhouse, H. Williams, K. Meyer, E. Dean, P. Grunenbaum. 45 8th (jfiaJe fiamatics This group, organized this school year, presented two highly successful dramatic hits before school assemblies. The pupils receive valuable train- ing in speech and dramatics. In future years these young Thespians will take their places in the casts of the Junior and Senior plays and will profit immensely by the funda- mentals of acting that they re- ceived while they were in this club. First Row: A. Anunziano, E. Madrazo, A. Marcone, J. Lalla, J. Yuckman, C. Del Valla. Second Row—Seated: C. Fuller, M. Strange, M. McCallie, V. Policriti, J. Vitullo, M. Barbis, J. Strum, C. Hill. Third Row: K. McKamy, E. Galiulo, G. Colangero, Miss N. Stephens, Advisor; M. Gallo, P. Taylor, R. Riege. C oah and C uh This club consists of ninth graders many of whom had re- ceived training for dramatics with the inception of the group in the 1947-48 school year. The group most de- servedly earned the plaudits of the student assembly when it gave stellar performances in the two plays presented dur- ing the 1948-49 school year. Although young in years these actors and actresses display a poise and confidence in their dramatic ability which may lead to stardom in their acting careers later in school life. First Row: F. Tolve, A. Carino, N. Delzio, I. Aniello, A. Murray, A. Bulakowski, A. Castaldo, W. Erlanger, D. Hill. Second Row: B. DeGrotta, A. Armstrong, J. Barr. J. Mcllwain, I. Mordey, J. Driscoll. Third Row: V. Tolve, B. Wandell, S. Mulwitz, R. Coulter, R. Berger, Miss M. Quinn, Advisor; A. Robinson, G. Schoen, E. Dean. 46 rv'n mil Jla ioon Jiu imu is Editorial Stajj The Maroon Murmurs is the high school newspaper which is published six times a year. The purpose of the newspaper is to report the news of the school life and to stimulate an interest in the field of jour- nalism. First Row: A. Capio, J. Bisceglia, J. Burrell, A. Watson, T. Veneziano, Editor-in-Chief; J. Lindenbaum, S. Stewart, A. Lcehey, A. Castaldo, B. Wandell. Second Row: P. French, R. Bisceglia, M. Bufi, J. Vallarelli, C. Camardclla. Third Row: P. Laverty, B. Benton, A. Armstrong, C. Rambusch, B. Edgecomb. Fourth Row: Miss M. Lally, Advisor; N. Raub, E. Colloton, J. Gaffney, J. Dufton, B. Berlanti, J. Studwcll, F. DeBueris, H. Collings, S. Kugel, A. Swertfeger, R. Plaut, I. Mordey. R. Verrilli. Fifth Row: W. Johnston, R. Levin, C. Baker, A. Troilo, J. Polk, W. Hatfield, J. Higgons, A. Tower, R. Lapi, B. Leopitzi, B. De Fonce. Jlafioon Jlufimufis Business Stajj The business staff solicits advertising to help defray the expenses of the school paper. First Row: B. DeGrotta, F. Spizzirro, R. Lapi, J. Logan, J. Gottheil, L. Rombola, A. Saeli, P. Crozier. Second Row: Miss Lally, Advisor; K. Nicoll, L. Delaney, J. Polk, M. McClendon, J. deBarros, C. Latella, R. Kingan, R. Colloton, E. Colloton, R. Wilson. 47 J)els (j ui This is a girls' club con- cerned primarily with render- ing service to the school. Adopting a motto of Sim- plicity, Sincerity and Service,” these attractive girls act as ushers at public functions, guides on visiting days, or in any capacity requested by the administration, faculty and student body. The student body eagerly awaits the an- nual Deb's Dance which al- ways has unique decorative features and an unusual set- ting. First Row: P. Laverty, Secretary; A. Watson, President; J. Bisceglia, Vice-President. Second Row: A. Capio, B. Leopitzi, N. Raub, H. Codings, F. DeBueris, J. Burrell. Standing: F. Falzorano, Mrs. M. Richards, Advisor; J. Logan, P. Siebert, A. Leehy, A. Swertfeger, B. Berlanti, S. Stewart, J. O’Meara, E. Cunniffe. iJaftsitf 0 (Jlui By their 'H's' you will know them.” The members of this club have earned their letter in some varsity sport. Those traits of character such as loyalty, friendliness, gentle- manliness, team play, team spirit, and intestinal fortitude as learned on the athletic field and in the gymnasium are exemplified by this athletic group who are a distinct credit to our school. First Row: Mr. A. Young, Advisor; J. Castiglia, P. Spizzirro, J. Fraioli, S. Malfitano. Second Row: H. Steigler, A. Veneziano, W. Crenson, C. Manstream. Third Row: J. Lloyd, W. Frat- tarola, E. Basso, T. McLoughlin, B. De Fonce, R. Layton. Standing: A. Troilo, V. Vendola, E. Fiore, R. Briotte, P. LeGrazie. 48 floMt Society Students who have been out- standing in the qualities of scholarship, character, leader- ship in student activities and service to the school may earn recognition through being a member of the Harrison Chap- ter of the National Honor So- ciety. A high scholastic aver- age of 90 is required for members who serve a proba- tionary period. A Faculty Council selects Juniors and Seniors from the probationary members. Active membership in this society is one of the highest honors that can come to a high school student. First Row: N. Delzio, I. Aniello, F. Torano, J. Tower, J. Barr, J. Mcllwain, M. Fcelcy, J Tiffin, C. Rombola, A. Murray. Second Row: J. Higgons, A. Swertfeger, S. Kugel, J. Polk Secretary-Treasurer; A. Watson, President; H. Colloton, A. Armstrong, A. Corino, A. Bula kowski, L. DeBcradino. Third Row: I. Mordey, J. Graham, A. Loicano, F. Velapoldi, S Gilden, J. Lindenbaum, F. McIntyre, D. Crane, E. Dean, S. Stewart, G. Schoen, Mr. J Eldredge, Advisor. XeaJe is ’ A member of this club who must have a Physical Fitness index of at least 90% and a scholastic standing of 85% learns to develop initiative, a cooperative spirit among stu- dents, a keen sense of respon- sibility and traits of leadership which will be invaluable in a democratic society. Informal weekly meetings are held to discuss the different athletic activities assigned to the vari- ous members. First Row: A. Si roll i, F. DcLorio, C. Rambusch, N. Raub, A. Tower, Secretary; A. Watson, President; H. Collings, Vice-President; J. Burrell, R Bisceglia. Second Row: J. Higgons’ B. Benton, I. DeBueris, L. VC ollin, P. Spizzirro, L. DeBcradino, F. Torano, A. Swertfeger. Third Row: M. Fceley, I. Ianello, A. Robinson, A. Leehey, S. Stewart, C. Rombola, S. Kugek R. Falzarano, A. Armstrong. Fourth Row: A. Carino, N. Delzio, A. Capio, F. Rutland, J. Mcllwain, J. Tower, G. Schoen, I. Mordey, N. Driscoll. 0 icfiesfoa One of the most outstanding events of the school year is the Annual Spring Concert in which the orchestra renders several selections. This group offers an opportunity for the study of good orchestral litera- ture within the ability of the player. A regular training re- hearsal procedure is followed with each member receiving a class lesson and attending two practice sessions each week. First Row: M. Lusardo, F. McIntyre. J. Spinazzola, J. Polk, J. Barr, H. Collings, D. O’Keefe, J. Newing. Second Row: M. McCallie, J. Savage, C. Hill, I. DeMartino, L. Taylor, C. Fuller, A. Armstrong, J. Driscoll, M. Keith, B. Wandell, J. Armstrong, K. Meyer, B. Benton, S. Stewart. Standing: Mr. P. Koehler, Director; P. Vaughn, A. Veneziano, D. Hill, M. Eisgrau, E. Basso, A. Troilo, B. Berlanti, C. Vaughn, F. Schombert, P. Salzberger, C. Polito, I. Berg- wall, T. Smith, C. Berlanti. iSanc The Band meets three times a week for ensemble rehearsal, and each section has one class period a week. This uniformed group plays at football games, assemblies and various com- munity parades. On April 8th and 9th of this year, our school was host for the sectional State Contest Festival which in- cludes bands, orchestras, Chor- uses, soloists and small ensem- bles. Many of our former band members are making names for themselves in the musical field at colleges and schools. First Row: Mr. Paul Koehler, Director; R. Coulter, E. Dean, G. Robinson, R. Levin, R. Sposoto, L. Giannetti, D. Hill, P. Vaughn, F. Schombert. Second Row: B. Clark, P. Stein, A. Quadagano, J. Arcara, C. Polito, P. Salzberger, W. O'Shea, D. Reale, H. Plaut, J. LaVigna. Third Row: A. Veneziano, C. Fennelly, M. Berlanti, A. Tower, M. Keith, B. Wandell, J. Driscoll, A. Armstrong, I. Bergwall. Fourth Row: A. Capio, C. Berlanti, 1. Mordey, M. Riccio, 50 J. Higgons, P. French, P. Gianunzio, J. Scelia, J. Cassone, J. Studwell. Fifth Row: B. Leopitzi, J. Bisceglia, P. Laverty, G. Forlano, C. Vaughn, T. Smith, C. Pascale, J. Arcara, C. Noyes, C. Guliano, J. Metcalf. These good-looking, snappy, high-stepping girls who front the band during the football season are our Majorettes. The fundamentals of baton twirl- ing are taught to this group by Mr. Paul Koehler, Misic Di- rector. These girls have been the recipients of many com- plimentary remarks from our students, our townspeople, and from the visiting athletic teams. Kneeling: J. Bisceglia, P. Laverty. Standing: B. Leopitzi, G. Forlano, A. Veneziano, A. Capio. CAeen eaJete This hard-working group can be seen on the gridiron and on the basketball floor exhort- ing the student body to sup- port our teams on to victory by coordinated cheering. Mr. Marshall is the faculty advisor of this group of acrobats.” Many hours of effort are de- voted by the girls to learning all the cheers and the various gestures that accompany the cheers. First Row: A. Watson, Co-Captain; P. Olson, Co-Captain; J. Burrell, N. Raub. Second Row: B. Rattray, G. Marcone, J. Logan, J. Spinazzola. Third Row: N. Delzio, R. Bisceglia, J. Brunner. 51 Two rehearsal periods a week are scheduled for this group. The members are trained in good choral habits. An opportunity is given to study the various types of ac- cepted vocal literature. The girls appeared in assemblies and the Annual Concert and performed very creditably. First Row: P. French. C. Berlanti, E. Galiani, R. Morelia. G. Schocn. J. Mcllwain, J. Tower, M. Fecley, J. Driscoll, R. Bisceglia, N. Driscoll, B. Benton. Second Row: L. DeBcradino, S. Kugcl, A. Lcehey, B. Huges, L. Wollin, A. Protano, S. Schofield. A. Tower. J. Studwell. J. Newing, J. Camardella.M. Tafratc, A. Pinto, J. Brunner, D. O'Keefe, H. O'Keefe, Mr. P. Koehler, Director. Third Row: I. Aniello, E. Spizzirro, N. Dclzio, A. Corino, A. Robinson, J. Tiffcn, J. Carroll, A. Murray, I. Mordey, A. Armstrong, A. Castaldo, B. WandeJl, T. Tavoletti. L. Fabrizio. Standing: B. Edgecomb, T. Lofrcdo. S. Rigano, V. Musticato, C. Rambusch, S. Stewart, F. Rutland, J. Burrell, A. Watson, A. Swcrtfcgcr, N. Raub, H. Collings, R. Lapi, J. Sullivan, M. Winker, J. Dufton, J. Valarclli, J. Valentino, T. Recce. Members of this group re- ceive a general view of musical activities in the school. Classes are held twice a week. The fun- damentals of singing, and ap- preciation of good music are gained for further participa- tion in the advanced chorus. First Row: J. Gatto. J. Rutland, S. Nilsen. R. Baily, C. Fennelly, J. Cleary, I. DcMartino, L. Cardea Second Row. L. Taylor, M. Loefflcr. E. Angulo, M. Rossow. N. Cushing, G. Garrity, S. Crowley. B. Kingan. Third Row: C. Noyes, R. Giannctti. G. Sciangalepore. G. Witzel. P. Stein. M. Keith. G. LoScalzo, B. Lavcrty, J. Savage, R. Lusardo, J. Scelia. J. Armstrong. 52 i Mixed C e ius It has been a pleasure to lis- ten to this group perform at the Thanksgiving and Christ- mas assemblies and the An- nual Spring Concert. We shall always remember the special arrangements of Cornin' Through The Rye, Jingle Bells, the sacred Prayer of. Thanksgiving, and all the beautiful carols. These boys and girls deserve much credit for their excellent perfor- mances. Firsi Row: F. Bianca. E. Fiore, C. Tolve. P. Laverty, B Leopiczi. J. Bisceglia. R. Lapi, F. DeBueris. J. Fosclla. Second Row: L. Fabrizio. N. Briotte. G. Camardella. J. Meo. C. Perry. R. DeGrotta. R. Verrilli. G. Forlano, J. Newing. E. Harris. C. Passamontc, G. Mitrano. Third Row: A. LaPorta, R. Bufi, J. Dufton. M. Crenson, A. Capio, M. Carpienello, E. Talia. C. Fantelli. B. DeGrotta. J. Studwell. Fourth Row: S. Rende. R Giliotti. W. French. P. Burrell. R. Schiess, R. Tafrate. B. DeFonce. A. Saeli, F. Gretto. Mr. Paul Koehler. Advisor. Standing: R Verrilli. R Layton. A. Cozzolino. C. Baker. H. Brennan. M Eisgrau, F. Lamparelli. A. DeLauria. A. Marchione. F. La Medica, F. Allegrctti. Trance Band The Dance Band studies and plays popular music. It also provides a playing set-up of a modern dance band. The group performs in assemblies and at school plays. The rhythmic tunes have caused many pupils to swing and sway the Harri- son way.’ Individual style in instrumental performance is developed under the direction of Mr. Paul Koehler. First Row: C. Vaughn. C. Danicll, F. Schombert. P. Salzberger, C. Polito. L. Loprinzo. Second Row: B. Gianetti. D. Hill. P. Vaughn. M. Eisgrau. J. Metcalf. E. Basso. A. Troilo. J Studwell. Standing: R. Levin. D. Pleet. I. Bergwall. 53 Jlmhal CM The Marshals supervise all athletic contests held in the gymnasium and on the field, direct traffic to and from as- semblies, and keep order in the cafeteria and in the cor- ridors. Left to Right—First Row: S. Malfitano, Co-Chief; Mr. R. Havington, Advisor; P. Spizzirro, Chief. Second Row: J. Fraioli, V. Vendola, D. Rubino, P. LaGrazie, L. Patella. Third Row: W. Johnston, A. Veneziano, W. Crenson, L. Delaney. W. Hatfield, L. LoPrinzo. Fourth Row: E. Colloton, K. Nicoll, J. Lindenbaum, H. Steigler, J. Polk, R. Layton, W. Hiort. Fifth Row: R. Briotte, J. Gaffney, C. Manstream, J. Evangelista, A. Lindine, E. Basso, J. Sposato. (R. Kingan, absent.) Reclamation Contest The annual Rosalie Brooks Declamation Contest spon- sored by the Harrison Ameri- can Legion, Carle-Anderson Post was held on February 17, 1949. Medals were presented to the winners, Janet Burrell and Salvatore Malfitano. Ju- niors and Seniors interested in the technique, training and delivery of speeches in public may enter this contest, direct- ed and sponsored by Miss Nel- lie Stephens. Left to Right: J. Fraioli, K. Fiorito, J. Burrell, S. Malfitano, F. DeBueris, J. Studwell, B. DeFonce. (C. Baker, absent.) 54 Hot See V o'•V ?. Tv VI Ctr a V Ck.nK' 1 ftr. W(i - V a Mor ’. Au urnr Aarck C o V e nv o e Strra f !l A r1 nuJ C rv or . Uv At V C. ! ai W� ntc Onvcj 55 F YienisW Uk Q • e OCVimma jc • I oos I Luck Seven! pe vnan UL was bV e, Vu U? � es i © «V ( rs. I)on e.tj5 cWuW i !a e an kca t )i K ani Jd Ja VARSITY SCORES Harrison Opp. 7 .... Blessed Sacrament 6 26 .... Eastchester ...... 14 26 .... Pleasantville ..... 0 40 .... Bellows ........... 6 44 .... Washington Irving 0 27 .... Edison ............. 0 12 .... Rye .............. 12 First Row: H. Steigier, A. Klein, P. Spizzirro, V. Vendola, W. Crenson, J. Lloyd, E. Basso, A Marchone. Second Row: A. Troilo, J. Fraioli, Coach A. Young, J. Castiglia, A. Veneziano, E. Fior UNDEFEATED SEASON HUSKIES ENJOY GREATEST FOOT- BALL YEAR—SWIAC CHAMPS The undefeated 1948 Harrison Huskie football team enjoyed the most successful season in school history as it finished its schedule with an impressive record of six victories and one tie, copped the SWIAC league championship and tied for the Little Three (Harrison, Rye, and Bellows) championship. Our team won its first game, 7-6, in a hard tussle against Blessed Sacrament. One of the greatest tri- umphs of the season was a 26-14 carving of the East- chester Eagles—our first victory with this team since 1940. The Pleasantville Panthers succumbed 26-0, and an avalanche of points buried Bellows 40-6. Wash- ington Irving was no match for the Maroon and White as the Huskies walked away with this one, 44-0. Edison 58 Coaches A Young and A. Rosenthal Vito Vendola Phil Spizzirro Lou LoPrinzo JUNIOR VARSITY SCORES Harrison Opp. 13 .... Eastchester ............ 7 12 .... Rye .................... 7 First Row: P. LePino, L. Loprinzo, M. Cippola, W. Frattarola, D. O'Keefe, C. Selvaggio, B. DeFonce, J. Sposato. Second Row: R. Evangelista, R. Verrilli, E. Van Pelt, P. Nilson, F. LaMedica, R. Briotte, G. Klein, S. Gilden. Third Row: V. Fiore. J. Metcalf, B. Hargan, R. Crenson, A. Cazzolina, Assistant Coach A. Rosenthal, Manager J. Lindenbaum. R. Turso. Tech, usually a hard nut to crack, was an easy 27-0 victim. The Huskie record was somewhat spotted by a final 12-12 tie with Rye. Our champs were over anxious and penalties hurt us. One score was not allowed because of an infraction of the rules on the play. By virtue of this tie game, the Maroons clinched their second straight SWIAC championship but had to share the Little Three title. The team worked together as a unit with a hard- charging line and a well-balanced backfield. Coaches Young and Rosenthal are to be congratulated upon their excellent coaching. Individual members of the team added laurels at the season's end. Joe Fraioli Herb Steigler, Jack Lloyd and Ernie” Fiore received all SWIAC-league honors and the latter three gained berths on the all-county team. Ernie” Fiore received an additional distinction, being chosen on the All-Metropolitan High School all- star eleven. Ernie” Basso John Sposato 59 Twin” Fraioli John Castiglia HIT EM HARD “NICE BLOCK JOHN I YA TAKING OFF “TWIN AROUND END First Row: J. Castiglia, A. Marchione, J. Fraioli, A. Veneziano, P. Spizzirro. Standing: Coach A. Rosenthal, A. Troilo, E. Fiore, J. Straface, H. Steigler, E. Basso, J, Gaffney, B. DeFonce. TJatisitif Bas tetiall VARSITY SCORES Harrison Opponents 29, 49 Peekskill .. 21, 44 Blessed 33, 39- Sacrament 49, 65 24, 37 Port Chester 35, 47 39, 43 Rye......... 40, 39 42, 45 Eastchester.. 33, 33 38, 64 Pleasantville 29, 59 0, 66 Bellows...... 2, 36 33, 59 Edison Tech 42, 52 37 Scarsdaie .......... 48 Forfeit—Ineligibility Our varsity team's record was nine wins and eight losses. The five won the Little Three title and finished in a tie for second place in the SWIAC league. Herb Steigler was high scorer with 184 points. Veterans to form a nucleus for next year are Tony” Vene- ziano, Herb Steigler, Art Troilo, Tony Marchione and Pat LePino. Bashetlall JUNIOR VARSITY SCORES Harrison Opponents 17, 21 Peekskill 16, 33 Blessed 25 Sacrament 16 21, 19 Port Chester 34, 26 15, 18 Rye 21, 22 25, 24 Eastchester.. 20, 38 29, 28 Pleasantville 11, 41 24, 18 Bellows 18, 22 24, 30 Edison Tech 25, 28 19 Scarsdaie .... 54 First Row: A. Feda, S. DeFonce, E. Di Buono, F. Carpiniello, J. Cassone, Coach A. Rosen- thal. Standing: J. Miner, W. Littlefield, W. Frattarola, F. La Medica, M. Lusardo, P. LePino, R. Tafrate. 61 fl so, RRISOJ Basela Coach Young is confronted with the task of building a capable mound staff. The 1949 team lacks experience, but may develop into a winning combination. 1949 SCHEDULE April 29—Edison Tech May 3—Rye May 5—Blessed Sacrament May 6—Bellows May 10—Eastchester May 13—Pleasantville May 17—Washington Irving May 20—Edison Tech May 24—Rye May 27—Bellows May 31—Eastchester June 2—Blessed Sacrament June 3—Pleasantville First Row: P. Evangelista, V. Fiore, B. Evangelista. Second Row: P. Spizzirro, P. LeGrazie, A. Veneziano, C. Manstream, A. Klein, V. Vcndola. Third Row: Coach A. Young, A. Loicano, A. Pascale, M. Lusardo, G. Klein, W. Archer, B. DeFonce. Fourth Row: C.Salvaggio, P. Crozier, C. Guiliano, A. Formica, A. Marchone, F. LaMedica, J. Lindenbaum, Manager. For the second consecutive year, the Huskies track team won the annual S.W.I.A.C. meet. 1948 victories also in- cluded Blessed Sacrament and Saunders Tech. 1949 SCHEDULE April 28—Blessed Sacrament May 2—Rye May 5—Bellows May 12—Washington Irving May 19—Saunders T ech May 26—S.W.I.A.C. Meet First Row: W. French, L. Delaney, J. Reale, J. Fraioli, P. Rugge, D. Rainieri, R. Fiore. Second Row: R. Place, M. Pinto, M. Eisgrau, W. Frattarola, E. Fiore, W. Johnston, H. Steigler, R. Kingan, B. DeFonce. Third Row: E. Basso, G. Miles, K. Nicoll, S. Gilden, T. Huber, T. McLaughlin, E. VanPelt, A. Troilo, Coach A. Rosenthal. Fourth Row: R. Briotte, W. Crenson, M. Chestnutt, S. Neulander, A. Cozzolino, R. Layton, P. Spizzirro. flifist ffene i TJo letf Ball fleam Second ftonon TJo ley Ba I fleam First Row: G. Forlano, P. Olson, J. Burrell, A. Watson, A. Bianca, Captain. Second Row: J. Higgons, C. Rambusch, N. Raub, M. Crenson, D. Leichter. First Row: R. DeFonce, B. Benton, A. Swertfeger, D. Di Bicarri, M. Riccio. Second Row: F. Forlano, J. Armstrong, H. Collings, J. Bisceglia, Captain; N. Delzio. flflifi s' jdth etic jfssociaiien The Girls’ Athletic Associa- tion is open to all girls who have an interest in sports. The group provides a well-round- ed program stressing the en- joyment of sports and the development of good sports- manship. The girls state their ideas through their officers and committees. Favorable suggestions are then applied on the athletic field and in the gymnasium. Knwhfig: Janet Burrell• Vice-President; A n« Bianca. President; Ann Leehcy, Treasurer. First Row: I ' Gv °i;ri!in0, ? T ?0reli.aVU� . an,VV: J Valentino. A Armstrong. I. Mordcy. R I J pDr,SC0lli CD M.ltncr C Tolve. C Lembo. B Leopitzi. N. Raub. Second Row: M aSS : Mi cc,°- A-.P no. N. Corsaro I Bartletta. J. Vaflarelli. C. Rombola. M. Bufi. VNmH • J E ,F,grc E Fen j: Fabr,z,°- Third Row: Mrs. A. Donley. Advisor; R F Rnrla HrCSnli AuP,n5?’’ B DeGrona. T(?Ivc- i Brunner. F. Forlano. N. Briotte. 1 i r n c D ' n flanti. Fourth Sow: A. Amello. M. Winker. J. Sullivan. A. Murray. y Ca oll S Rigano P. French. C. Lattella. M. Crenson. I. De Martino. C. Hill. Fifth Row A. Bulakowski, A Robinson. R Amello. A. Carino. N. Delzio. J. Spinazolla. B Burgess. D. O'Keefe J. Logan. J. Gottheil. L. Rombola. M Strange. J. Rutland. Sixth Row P. Olson. J. Newing. M. Ram- WmKR ° J Gatt?n Sfro,n. S Kugcl. A. Swcrtfcger. E. Cunniffe. E. Ianiri, A. SaelifL. Wollin vTi lnR( i S:Stewart- B. Benton. C Fen nelly. R Baily, S. Nilson. E. Angulo. A. Marcone. E. Madrazo. M. Loeffler. J. Armstrong. J. Camardclla. R. Bisceglia. N. Driscoll. W Badminton At the time of printer’s copy deadline, the mixed double badminton tournament was still in progress. Over one hun- dred and sixty pupils partici- pate in this annual sports event which is supervised by Mrs. A. Donley. Intense rivalry and keen competition make this tournament one of the most popular in the field of sports. The last four players who sur- vive the elimination are fea- tured in a championship match as an attraction for the annual Open House Night.” First Row: S. Kugel, B. Benton, H. Webster, G. Fusci, S. Gilden, C. Noyes, M. Feeley, P. Olson, J. Crafa. Second Row: M. Loeffler, F. Allegretti, C. Passamonte, J. Gaffney, S. Stewart, R. Kingan, A. Watson, J. Burrell, R. Verrilli. Third Row: A. Swertfeger, J. Castiglia, A. Troilo, J. Brunner, J. Armstrong, K. Fiorito, A. Aniello, A. Lindine. Fourth Row: H. Steigler, E. DiBuono, F. Bianca, J. Lloyd, P. Laverty, T. Smith, A. Tow'er. flonofi Basietia First Row: A. Bianca, J. Burrell, P. Olson, A. Watson, M. Crenson. Second Row: Mrs. A. Donley, Advisor, M. Riccio, F. Torano, J. Spinozzola, G. Forlano, C. Rambusch. Left to Right: M. Riccio, F. Torano, A. Pinto, U. Fallani, J. Spinozzola, A. Watson. 65 V agoovo we CUSTODIANS kU Calandruccio, Mr. M. Delzio, Mrs. B. Burgess, Mr. D. DelVecchio, Mr. A. Fiore. SITTING PRETTY CULINARY ARTISTS In Our Merry Oldsmobile Stop! Look! Listen! Drivers’ Education Junior Red Cross Overseas Project Babs Goes Dramatic, 9th Grade; 2 25 49 1-2; Ready, Begin! Time to Spare—Bowling Enthusiasts A HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL PUPIL GOES THROUGH A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY 1. Getting ready! 2. The enjoyment of literature 3. Marshal on duty 4. A strong body 5. Social hour 6. The scientific interest 7. Extra-curricular activity 8. Ready for the fray! 9- The End of a Perfect Day 70 Advice for the Future Two Seniors, Nancy Raub, on the left, and Janet Bur- rell are seeking advice from the Dean of Girls, Miss Lally, as to further educational opportunities after their graduation in June. A Planned Schedule Robert Giuliano, an eighth grader, and Mr. Philip Castelli, Dean of Boys, are perfectly happy and con- tented as they discuss Robert's course of study. 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