Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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To the Class of 48: You have had many happy yesterdays during your four years. We hope you may have many happy tomorrows. The greatness of America does not lie solely in the record of past problems soundly solved. It lies primarily in the capacity today and tomorrow to solve the problems with which we are confronted. It is easy for you and for me to talk and to listen to what we ought to do. The test is whether you and I honestly try to put into practice what we believe. We trust you will stand for and practice equality of opportunity, and stimulate and reward character. The challenge is great. We hope the members of the Class of '48 have the fortitude and courage to accept the challenge. MABEL R. FARLEY, Principal.

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Dear Seniors: You have completed another important period in your life, that of graduation from high school. This year, 1948, is significant for two reasons. First, it marks the three-hundredth anniversary of the Robert Williams’ purchase from the Indians of land comprising the village of Hicksville. Secondly, it is a year which will linger in your hearts and memories long after you have left your Alma Mater. During the thirty-four-year period in which there has been a high school in Hicksville, there has been a steady growth in the educational offerings within the school system. Now, with the rapid increase in popu- lation, there will be further offerings to meet the needs of the community and the trends of the times. As education looks ahead, we feel sure that the education which you have received will greatly assist you to meet life problems. My sincere and personal best wishes to each of you. May your future bring you much happiness, health, and prosperity. DR. E. H. LeBARRON, Superintendent.

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REMEMBER In our years to come we shall never forget: Miss Jenkin—always collecting for charity . . . Mrs. Reuther—“$.05 please” (for gum chewing) . . . Mr. Galloway— those gentle blows! (but they would never leave a “black and blue”) . . . Mr. Horne —“Close your books and heads up” . . . Mr. Burkley—Those fossils just intrigued us . . . Mrs. Neuman—playing the piano . . . Miss Burt—“Faites attention!” . . . Mrs. Peterman—her different pieces of jewelry . . . Miss Wood—those superior glances . . . Miss McTiernan—giving us constant guidance in our journalism work . . . Miss Weasel]—her conferences out in the hall . . . Miss Clinch—“Move to an- other table, please.” (the library was no place to fool around) . . . Mr. Laucks— getting the Sophs to learn their theorems . . . Mr. Wellon—managing to live in the same room with the terrific freshmen . . . Mr. Mina—those lecture positions . . . THESE ? ? Miss Underhill—getting us through algebra with honors . . . Miss Wetterauer—those off-the-subject talks . . . Mr. Ellsworth— “No fooling around, boys” . . . Mr. Adams —Shop wasn’t any joke . . . Miss Byerly —diligently saying “Single file and no talk- ing” . . . Miss Clark—“Now, girls, please pay attention” . . . Mrs. Daly—What did- n’t we cover in those health classes . . . Miss Franke—“Where are your sneakers today?” . . . Mr. Millevolte—always ar- ound giving his help . . . Miss Spink— “Listen to mama.” (She always knew best) . . . Mr. Carney—We never heard enough of his “Begin the Beguine” . . . Mrs. Am- ato-—the variety of her menus . . . Miss Holder—cheerfully helping us out in our moments of tragedy . . . and, last but not least, Miss Farley, who, since September, ’44, when we first made our appearance in H. H. S., has willingly given us constant help, advice, and loyal service.