Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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FREDERICK BERGOLD “Freddie” Orchestra I, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 2, 3. That cheerful grin which has cap- tured the hearts of all of us will soon be gracing the halls of Farm- ingdale Agricultural School. Ev- eryone will miss Fred—that cute senior whose imitations of Walt Disney characters left us all in stitches. We know “Freddie” will make a wonderful farmer, how could he miss? STEPHEN BERNARDO “Steve” Local Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4. Although Steve has been very quiet during his four years with us we know he has a wonderful disposi- tion and a charming manner. Steve was one of our more intelli- gent fellows who made the Nation- al Honor Society this year. WILLIAM CANNON “Bill” Football; Basketball. “Wild Bill Cannon” is one of our temperamental seniors. One min- ute he might be quiet and attentive and the next minute red in the face and yelling with all his might. An excellent football and basketball player, we shall also miss his noon- time softball playing exhibitions. JEAN CARDELLA “Jeanie” Hall Cop; Future Homemaker of America; Ticket Committee for Senior Play. Although Jeanie stands a mere 5 ft., every inch of her is filled with pep and vitality. Her jet black hair and pleasant smile are only two of her many fine features. Jeanie’s sense of humor has often made us see the funny side of things. A lit- tle bird told us that history is her favorite subject WILLIAM CHESLOCK “Bill” Basketball; Football. Bill is our high scoring basketball player. He appears quiet to some people, but when you know him, you discover he’s anything but! Everyone likes him for he puts on no “airs.” Not only does he excel in sports, but his marks are good too. PATRICIA CLAYTON “Pat” Valedictorian; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 3, 4; Band 3; All State Choir 2, 3, 4; All State Solo 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Library Club 2; “Comet” Newspaper 4; Editor of Yearbook 4; Hall Cop 4; Honor So- ciety 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. of Freshman Home Room; Vice-Pres., Senior Home Room; Student Co-operative Association; Sec. of Local Honor Society 4; “Scribe” to Teen-Age Page 4. To list all the activities of our most popular senior girl, Pat, we would need at least five pages. Most im- portant of all is the fact that she is valedictorian of the class of ’49.

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DOROTHY ABRAMOSKI “Dot” Ticket Committee for Senior Play 4; Usherette Musical Comedy; Yearbook Staff 4; Local Honor So- ciety; Drivers’ Club 4. When you get to know Dotty well, you discover that she possesses a wonderful sense of humor. She has a high scholastic standing and is a friend to all. She is efficient and helpful; who wouldn't like to have her as a secretary? EARL BAKER Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Earl is another of our talented seniors who has played in the band and orchestra. We are sure that many students will miss the sweet strains of his sax as well as those “after practice” jam sessions. BARBARA AHRENS “Bobbie” Glee Club; Local Honor Society; “Comet” Newspaper Staff 3; and Business Manager 4; Assistant Ed- itor of Yearbook 4; Operetta 3, 4. Bobbie is one girl we’ll always re- member, for not a day rolls by without her witty remarks which keep us all in peals of laughter. She is a very talented writer and has a lovely soprano voice. Bobb.e deserves everything fine and won- derful, and we hope that the good wishes of the class of ’49 will add a final touch to her happiness. NORMAN BARSHA1 “Chicken” Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Fire Squad 4; Feature Editor of “Comet” News- paper 4; Feature Editor of Year- book 4; Senior Play 4; “Comet Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; “Scribe to Teen- Age Page 4; Track 3; Operetta 2, 3, 4; All State Choir 2, 3, 4; Local Honor Society 1, 3. Our boy, “Chicken,” can be cheer- ful while everyone is feeling low'. An avid baseball fan (Yankee for 12 years) he is known for his famous bathrobe in the Senior play. His explanations of music theory, chemistry, or physics would make Einstein feel like a moron. JAMES AUSTIN “Jimmie” One of our January graduates, Jim is now working in the bank. His good looks have made girls turn for a second glance. Quiet in his clasres, he's full of life and good times when out of school. The ’49ers all wish Jimmie a bright future, for he's one who deserves it. RALPH BERGMANN “Bergie” Hall Cop 4; Fire Squad 4. Although Bergie is the baby of out- class, he still holds a place for him- self. What would you do without that “Little professor” look about him? He may seem shy but remem- ber the adage, “still waters run deep.”

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EDMOND CLEGG WINIFRED COMBS Winnie NANCY CORNICELLI ‘‘Nan’ Ed Manager of Basketball. Eddie graduated in January and is now sporting a Navy uniform. He is well liked by everyone, for he is considerate and understanding. We know that wherever Uncle Sam’s Navy sends Ed he’ll make many friends, and will be happy. Glee Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Bad- minton 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Cheerleader 4; Musical Comedy 4; Drivers’ Club 4; Operetta 2. Tall, slim, graceful and full of fun describes our Winnie. Her spec- tacular jump in cheering has been the envy of many. She participat- ed in all sports and still found time to keep her marks good. She has proved herself a true friend and a wonderful person to know. Comet” Newspaper Staff 4; Year- book Staff 4; Archery; Ping Pong. Since Nancy came here in her jun- ior year she has whizzed through her studies with ease. If you look at her third finger, left hand, you will know what she plans to do with her future. WILLIAM DeVINE Billy” Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4. What makes those eyes so divine? Maybel-line?? They are evident- ly expressive enough for we rarely hear a peep out of him; however, out on the baseball diamond you can hear his fast ball whip into the mitt of the catcher as the opposing batter strikes out—or maybe the crack of his mighty bat as he sin- gles home the winning run. VALENTINE DEXTER “Val” Football; 2nd string All-Scholas- tic”; President of Home-room 4; Student Co-operative Association 4; Hall Cop 4. If you had gone to any of Hicks- ville High’s football games you couldn’t have missed the charging, fighting, powerful form of Val.” Indispensable is what his buddies on the team call him and with his background as President of his home-room he could go far as an executive. ARTHUR DHOM “Art” Arthur is that dark, curly-haired senior pictured above. Art” has been the mainstay of one of the Hicksville delicatessens. His many friends admire his sarcastic wit and his extreme friendliness. We’ll all miss “Art” after graduation, but we know he’ll achieve any suc- cess he may desire.