Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

Page 32 text:

WILLIAM WESNOFSKE Saki” Basketball; Fire Squad; Hall Cop. Personality plus, that’s our Bill! He’s full of fun and friendly to all. Remember how he used to dart around the basketball court during one of our exciting games? As a Hall Cop his “Single File” was re- spected by all. How can anyone w-ho possesses so much be anything but a success? IRENE WEYER Irene, another January graduate, will be remembered for her pleas- ant disposition. Whether you meet her in the hall or in town, she can be seen with a sweet smile. Sports and art seem to be two favorites of hers. CHARLES WILLIS “Charlie” Track; Football. Strolling down the hall, you’re al- most bound to see Charlie, our most handsome boy, walking tow’ard you. If you were to stop him and introduce yourself, you’d find that he is one of the most con- genial fellows in the whole school. Not only did Charlie play end on the football team but he was also on the Nassau County Golden Gloves Team of 1949 and has done some extra boxing at the Hemp- stead Garden on his own. PETER ZEIHER “Pete” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track. It’s easily understood why Pete was voted our most popular boy. His friendliness and personality make everyone want to know him better. In sporte he’s outstanding and the same goes for looks. We know he’ll make his mark in the world! LEWIS ZIRK “Ruby” “Ruby,” as he is known to his many friends, is constantly teased about being a “Big farmer.” He takes it good naturedly, however, and because of his pleasant dispo- sition and writ he is well liked by all who know him. WILBUR POHLMAN This is a fun-loving lad, who al- ways finds something to joke about. His interest is shop work. He also likes to ride around in his friend’s jeep.

Page 31 text:

JACK TARANTINO Hooker Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Musi- cal Comedy 4; Senior Play 4. “Jackie,” with the dark curly hair and flashing smile, is also known as Hooker. His dancing in the gym noontimes, and his ability in track and football have been the envy of many fellows and has sent many a female heart into a whirl. RICHARD THOMAS “Snookie Hall Cop 4; Senior Play 4; Year- book Staff 4. Wavy blond hair, a manly build, and friendly blue eyes make our Snookie. He proved himself a suc- cess in anything he attempted al- though chemistry tried to give him a hard time. Snookie is one kid whom everyone will miss, both his fellow graduates and underclass- men. LEON VEEDER Lee Manager of Basketball Team; Football. Leon became a part of H.H.S. on the day he entered. He was man- ager of the basketball team and also participated in football. His bubbling personality livens all of his classes and has won him many friends. MARGARET VERMETTE Marge Glee Club 1, 2; Hockey 1; Musical Comedy 1, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Cheer- leader 4; Comet Newspaper Staff 2. 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Hall Cop 4; Senior Play 4. Sparkling brown eyes and a smile that is sweetness itself go into the making of one of the class beau- ties, known to all as Margie. She has proved herself a wonderful cheerleader, and we’ll never forget her portrayal of Penny in the Senior play. We’ll all miss you, Margie, and remember how you helped to make our days at Hicks- ville happy ones. JOYCE WEICKMAN Joy Cheerleader 4; Senior Play 4; Mu- sical Comedy 3, 4. Joyce is the gal who is always out there cheering for good ol H.H.S. She was also one of the pretty models who w ent to Arnold Con- stable. In addition to these tal- ents she is a great actress as the Senior play showed. We’re sure she’ll succeed in whatever she does when she leaves these portals, so good luck to a wonderful member of the class of ’49! MIRIAM WEISS Mimi Musical Comedy 2; Senior Play 4; Mi » Comet 4; Advertising Man- ager of “Comet Newspaper; Scribe for Teen-Age Page 4. From a butterfly in the musical comedy to the hilarious Hulda of the Senior Play, Mimi has left be- hind her, in good old H.H.S. a bar- rel full of laughs and plenty of giggles. Known for keeping her identity of Miss Comet a secret Miriam has not decided what she will do after graduation, but we know' that whatever she chooses to do, she will be a success.

Page 33 text:

 Popularity Poll Joyce Gorland BEST LOOKING Charles Willis Roberta Marrs DANCER Jackie Tarantino Una O’Hagen HAIR Stepkowski Twins Roberta Marrs EYES William Devine Margie Vermette PERSONALITY John Econopouly Miriam Weiss WITTIEST John Shlonsky Patsy Clayton STUDIOUS Lewis Homire Norma Jurek ATHLETE John Econopouly Patsy Clayton MUSICIAN Lewis Homire Anna Marie Knorr POLITE Kenneth Stiehler Mary Ann Kattau SHYEST Stephen Bernardo Patsy Clayton MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Edwin Miller Anita Stamos NICEST COUPLE Jackie Tarantino Una O’Hagen NICEST SMILE Charles Willis Una O’Hagen FRIENDLIEST Class Averages Willie Sealander HEIGHT—5 ft. 9 ins. WEIGHT—140 lbs. COLOR OF EYES—Brown COLOR OF HAIR—Brown FAVORITE COMIC STRIP— Brenda Starr” FAVORITE RADIO PROGRAM— Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” FAVORITE BOOK— The Robe” FAVORITE SAYING— Holy Cow!” PET PEEVE—Conceited people TIME WE GET UP—7:15 FAVORITE SONG— Dry Bones” FAVORITE SEASON—Summer FAVORITE SPORT—Baseball FAVORITE FLOWER—Rose TIME WE GO TO BED—10:45 Memories of 1949 BEST DANCE—Sadie Hawkins BEST BASKETBALL GAME—Farmingdale FAVORITE ASSEMBLY—Bell Telephone BEST LIKED SUBJECT—English LEAST LIKED SUBJECT—History FAVORITE RIVAL SCHOOL—Westbury HAD THE BEST TIME—Christmas Vacation