Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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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.

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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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ROSE MARIE DI PIETRO “Spook- Yearbook Staff 4; Tenni»; Softball; Hockey. Rose is noted for her friendliness, dependability, red hair, and spark line: brown eyes. She contributed many hours toward making this yearbook a success. Everyone will miss seeing Walt, an alumnus of H.H.S., patiently waiting for her at : 10. JOHN ECONOPOULY “Moe” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; President of Alpha Society 4; President of Stu- dent Co-operative Association; President of Class 3B. Among the many accomplishments of this dark, good-looking senior called “Moe,” two are outstanding. In his senior year Johnny was elected president of both the Alpha Society and the Student Co-opera- tive. John will also be remembered for his part in the Senior Play and his skill in various sports as well as his way with the girls. FRANCIS FAY “Frank” Local Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Empire Boys' State 3; Revue 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Camera Club 4. This tall, handsome fellow is the 49’ers pride and joy. To list all of his honors in this write-up would be out of the question. To see a product of Frank’s handiwork, take a look at our snapshot pages. We hope to hear great things about you in the future, Frank. THOMAS FELLENZ “Tommy” Track; Hall Cop 4. Tommy has been a definite asset to our class. How could we ever have done without his pleasant hello each day and his answers in history class? Tom has plans to attend Villanova College, where he will undoubtedly become a track star. Best of everything to one of the best—Tom. ARTHUR FREDERICKS “Art” Football 1, 2; Honor Society 1. “ART,” that beloved comic of last year's History class, is an unfor- gettable part of the Class of '49. Everything he tackles seems to be as easy to him as rolling off a log. We know that “Art” has a special interest in dogs, and so we are sure he’ll make himself a name as vet- erinarian. Calling Dr. Fredericks! BARBARA GAGNON “Bobby” Yearbook Staff 4. Bobby wants to become a secre- tary. As a result she is doing a lot of reading. She also likes archery and has a lot of fun reading about popular music composers. Thanks a lot Connecticut for letting us have such a swell girl!