Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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ERB. MARY ANN “Erby” Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Traffic Squad. Mary Ann’s genial air and ready laughter have made her many friends. She is as well-known for her “punctuality” as for her amaz- ing ability in all sports. ERNENWEIN, D. LORRAINE Representative for Nassau County Students’ Forum, Archery. H.H.S. had an able representative at the Nassau County Students Forum in Lorraine. Though she is very quiet, she has many fine ideas and is able to express them well. A whiz in science, she plans to go to college to become a teacher. FAY, PATRICIA “Pat” National Honor Society 4; Assis- tant Editor “Comet” Yearbook 4; ‘‘Comet”; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Library Club 4. “Pat” with her writing ability and helpful nature, has become a favorite with the yearbook and “Comet” newspaper staffs. She has a great love for English, po- tato chips, and !) Gary Cooper. We are sure she will succeed in the field of nursing as well as she did in her portrayal of Mrs. Har- peddle in the Senior play. FE’JERSTEiN, ESTELLE “Pinky” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Musical Comedy. Estelle with her vivacious person- ality has hopes of securing a secre- tarial position. “Pinky, as she is known to her many close friends, has enthusiasm for books, plays, and music. All this adds up to a fun-loving but literary mind. FEOEHLICH, VIRGINIA “Jinny” Jinny, possessing the rare and ad- mired quality of tranquillity, loves winter and music. This fun-lov- ing gal will undoubtedly succeed as a poised and trusted secretary while fulfilling her ambition to travel. GELLMAN, THELMA “Thel” Basketball; Hockey; Honor Roll 1, 2; Musical Comedy. Dancing, dark eyes, humorous smile, and vivid personality are Thel s characteristics. With her excellent taste concerning Junior Deb clothes, she will be sure to be a success as a buyer after gra- duation from college.

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CLAYTON, MARY JEAN National Honor Society 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Editor “Comet Yearbook; Local Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice- President 4; Band 4; Operetta 4; Glee Club All-State 3, 4. Mary, a senior of the finest, will undoubtedly succeed in anything she makes up her mind to do. This charming miss will always be remembered for her sweet voice in the operetta, “Trial by Jury. Admired, gifted, and lovely to behold, Mary is our most popular girl—need more be said. COHN, EDITH “B]die” was only with us a short while, and yet .«he made a host of friends while she was here. Her charming smile and desire to help at all times made everyone feel right at home with her. COSTELLO, GERALD “Jerry Jerry’s gay grin, his capacity for liking a roaring good time, and an overwhelming enthusiasm for life have made him a well-liked comrade. DEMAREST, CHARLES “Charlie” Charlie’s interest in making head- way in school and his ability to charm all the girls have won him the title of an all-round good guy. A fine dresser, he makes a good impression wherever he goes. DITTA, MARGARET “Maggie” Archery 2; Basketball 2; Softball 3. Margaret is another of our gay, fun-loving sportsters. With “Mag- gie” on the team success is in- evitable for she excels in hockey, volleyball and basketball. Her pleasant personality has made her well liked by all. EICHLER, WALTER “Walt” He is genuinely interested in math, science, and books, and has hopes of seeing the rest of the world someday. Blue eyes, blond hair, and swimming ability—all make up Walt.

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“Dee” GIANNETTA, GRACE “G racie” Grace has the common teen-age love of sports, movies, and clothes. She would like to obtain a posi- tion as a typist after graduation and we know she’ll succeed. GLECKLER, CALVIN “Tad” Fire Squad. “Tad” is the fellow that you never hear much from. Still waters run deep, though, and when it comes to knowing what you are talking about, you can count on Gleckler. GOGAN, DOLORES Volleyball; J. V. Cheerleader 3; Glee Club. Neat as a pin and exceptionally nice, Dolores made a very attrac- tive J. V. Cheerleader in her Junior year. “Dee” enjoys sports, dancing, and drawing; her artis- tic ability to imagine the styles of 1957 will be wasted when she ob- tains a secretarial position. GOTTLIEB, CLAIRE Basketball; Hockey; Tennis; Vol- leyball. This dark-haired gal has become a favorite among the Seniors. Claire will surely succeed as a singer, for she possesses a lovely voice. Her great love for dancing and skating makes her a charming person and a gay companion. GREIG, WILLIAM “Bill” Bill is known throughout school for his ability to appear nonchal- ant despite all sorts of trying sit- uations. He can invariably be seen either riding on his pal’s motor- cycle or diligently studying his chemistry. (?) (?) GRIES, JEANNE “Jeannie” “Comet” Yearbook Staff; Honor Roll; Hall Cop. Jeannie, a lovely Senior, has an interest in skating, bowling, and sports in general—as one may see by reading her Senior essay. Voted “Mi 3 Arnold Constable” this spring, Jeannie will be remember- ed for her sweet disposition and her work on the yearbook pro- phecy.