Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1953 volume:

%s. C €M e,rryx.rAo %. V AL % i V, � . . ft ‘ ' ■-„ ' X- Vi Vt It •0 % v ' 9? -«r- - - - ip Sr. e? ‘ c=. ' -V Viefaca-s (i 7? V ?««� ,, u .c x -ir JL gu s? r £• ► | S V T vf- ’ ■� « + ■p EISENHOWER’S TOUR OF LONG ISLAND October 28, 1952 Foreword The Yearbook Staff has assumed the task of preparing an everlasting chronicle of the events of which the Class of '53 has been a part. We have tried, as best we can. to capture and record the thoughts and emotions of our class during our four years at Hicksville High. We have done this pri- marily by means of photographs; avoiding excessive reading material. We realize, however, that neither word nor pictures can fully capture the events, some melancholy and some jubilant, which were part of our high school experiences; but we have endeavored to recall incidents which will, un- doubtedly. be among the most treasured of our souvenirs. The staff entertains the hope that all our fellow classmates will enjoy this publication, both at present and in the future, and the fond memories which it will serve to incite. INTRODUCING OUR SENIOR CLASS MA5COT HIChSUILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1953 Sanest PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLf S! PRINTED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL SHOI TO THE CLASS OF 1953 honwVr0 t,mfi m his orV as a nation is it more important that we nf ibc f,m°ra reinforced to meet the strain of difficult days The day livKdTtm ifLKWthl a S' ? x°f tef 'ng ,f reveals the inner quality of our t be ro 3iTtino ,° °un a 1 on uPon which we have built, whether establishment 5 1 I d There ar three requirements necessary to the establishment of resolute, enduring character: A faith to live by, a self you can live with and a purpose to live for. y Afaith..t? Iive bV- man's character is shaped and moulded by his convictions. What you believe about the universe, about life, about Cod and about the moral law will fashion your character and shape your personality. A self you can live with—Every problem that staggers the minds and hearts of men today begins with the individual: The atomic bomb, the issues of peace or war to name but a few- No man can ever be at peace with his fellow-men until he is at peace with himself. Finally, we need a purpose to live for. We need only to catch the vision that inspired the fathers of this great Republic who sought to establish a nation whose free institutions would be an example to all. The task is still unfinished. Their vision is yet unfilled We need the help of American youth today in blazing new trails to insure to all people, religious freedom, political freedom and equality of economic opportunity. success. VerV wishes s° wi,h you ,or ,he besf °f heallh. happiness and E. H. LeBa RRON Superintendent TO THE CLASS OF 1953: You are now in the glory of youth and every hour of your life is a golden opportunity. Supplement your academic training with lessons of character building, based upon spiritual truths, because your life will be only as happy and as useful and as upright as you make it. “H ave A job That Invests Your Real Talents. A ppreciate The Beauties And Wonders Of life. P lay, And Play In Your Work But Not At It. P rogressively Crow Through Interesting Activities. I dealize Your Vocation. N eglect Not The Daily Good Turn. E xtend A Welcome To Your Duties And Limitations. S eek Only Those Pleasures That Require No Repentance. S ubordinate The Material To The Spiritual.” Mabel R. Farley Principal HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Benyei. Paul English Burckley. Raymond A. Biology Burt. Ruby M. French Clark. Mildred E. Daly. Ruth L Home Economics Health Eklund. Dolores Business Ellsworth. William Fronke. Gloria Metal - Wood Shop Physical Education Frost, David Galembo, Norman American History Chemistry and Problems Glass, Abraham Groves. Dorset Healy, Joan M. Hoffmon. Marjorie J. Holder, Ruth General Science English English Latin - English School Nurse Horne. Thomos I. Physics - Guidonce Munch, Maynard Physics Isoac, Herbert L. Algebra - Geometry Noso. Patrick J. Social Studies Amencon History Jaworski, Chester S. Director of Health Physical Education Jenkin. Gladys Shorthand - Secretarial Practice Neumon. Arloo K. Rusch, Raymond L. Spanish - English Social Studies World History Spink. Harriet Underhill. Helen Von Orden. Muriel Wallace. Hildegarde F. Vocol Music Elementary Algebra Shorthand, Typing Art Introduction To Business Laucks. Joseph C. Advanced Algebra Trigonometry - Geometry Seip. Norman J. Instrumental Music Weber, Florence T. Social Studies Wood. Viola A. English THurer. Richard Bracero. Carry Slovak, Claudette Knorr. Maxine inat, Pot ADDRESS TO THE GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 1953 Americo was conceived in liberty ages ago A liberty so profound, so intense, that it was destined to revolutionize the entire concept of justice. It has succeeded in establishing the most prosperous nation on Earth, a nation whose people are free to live and to enjoy the benefits it offers, among them being o free ond liberal educational system. Upon the receipt of one hard-eorned, well-deserved diploma, on June the twenty-first, we shall hove attained the ultimote in opportunity this syslem presents. We shall have reaped well of this vost harvest of knowledge. We give thus our humble thanks, on this memorable occasion to those who have sown the seeds of education, and we sholl endeavor to make their work fruitful and rewarding. We give our thanks to the Hicksville School Board, Miss Farley, and the faculty, who have instilled within us o deep feeling of apprecia- tion and gratitude for their harmonious, patient work, and to our parents, for their un- selfish understanding But. above all, let us hope that we shall moke use of this knowledge to preserve the principles and ideals we have been taught, and to instill within others this feeling of humility ond admiration we possess. Let us hope that besides factual education, we have learned to become worthy American citizens, and to respect thoughts contrary to our own, for it shall only be through the combined work of every individual that the world sholl be reborn one day in eternal peace. MARSHA THALER Voled ictor ion, 1953 mm Abelmon. David Chairman Smoking Commission Basketball 2 Baseball 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Trock 4 Bocka, Rosemarie Catherine Jr. Prom Refreshment Committee Local Honor Society I, 2, 3, 4 Daisy Chain Hockey 1 Tennis 3, 4 Softball 1, 4 Albrecht. Imogens Katherine National Honor Society 3, 4; Local Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Presi- dent Local Honor Society 4; Leaders' Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer Leoders Club 3; President Leoders’ Club 4; Biology Club 3, 4; President Biology Club 4; Chemistry Club 4. Treasurer; Hl-Y, Treasurer 3; President Home- room 1, Vice-President 2, 3; News- paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Editor 4; Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball I, 2. 3, 4,; Badminton I, 2, 3; Hockey I, 2. 3; Softball 1. 2. 4; N. L. S. S. 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Ticket Commis- sion Revue 3, 4; Daisy Chain; Ser- vice Club 3, 4; Ha I Icop Bodcr. Joan Agnes Hockey 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2; Softball 3. 4; Varsity Cheering 4; Junior Prom Decorating committee; Home Room Secretary 4; HallCop 4; Honor Roll 1,2; Variety Show 4 Ardito. Fronk Charles Football Baker, Stuart Frederick “Studebaker” Firesquad 4; Comet News Staff 2; Preview 2, 3, 4; Service Club; Sen- ior Play; Class Reporter 2; Christmas Ploy 4; Fother b Son Nite Entertain- ment; Senior Ball Committee Bonschbach. William Everei Hall Cop 4 Fire Squad 4 Home Room Pres. 2 Smoking Committee Barnes, Dorothy |o Basketball 3, 4 Hockey 3 Softboll 3, 4 Senior Review 4 Senior Ball Decorating Committee Sports Night 4 Jr. Prom Refreshment Committee Barton, Rufus Sturges Air Raid Squad 4 Barton, Thomas Coif Team 4 Varsity Basketball 4 Air Raid Squod 4 Bauer, Mory Tennis 3, 4; Bodminton 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Varsity Show 4, Choir- man; Yearbook; Comet 4; Senior Play; Senior Ball Decoroting Comit- tee; Spanish Club 4; Volleyball; Mother and Daughter Night Enter- tainment Committee 3, 4; Christmas Ploy Prop. Committee Baumann, Mory Leu Honor Roll 1, 2, 4 Daisy Chain 2 Sewing Club 1 Holl Cop 4 Bernardo. Clamant Patrick Bianco, Mario |r. Trock 1, 2, 3. 4 Cross-Country 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3 Hall Cops - Coptoin Air Roid Squad - Co-Captain Football 1 Decorating Committee - Jr. Prom. Si Ball Bisaccio, Carmina William Birchell, Stephen Brian Air Raid Squad Junior Prom Committee Bowling 3, 4 Bouse, Carol Lywnne Hockey J Archery 2 Senior Boll Committee Bra care, Aromilda Honor Society 3; Jr. Varsity Cheer - leading 2, 3; Co-Capt., J. V. 3; Varsity Cheerleoding 4; Tennis 3, 4; Hockey 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Basket- ball 3, 4; Softball 3. 4; Leaders' Club 4; Jr. Prom Refreshment Com- mittee; Vice-President Homeroom 3; Secretory Senior Class; Preview; Queen Of Senior Ball Bunchuck, Ann Drum Majorette 3 Hall Cop 4 Year Book 4 Newspaper 4 Brandis Edward Home Room Pres. 4; Trock 1, 2, 3; Jr. Prom Decorating Committee; Air Raid Squod 4; Hall Cop Co-Capt. 4; Comet Year Book 4; Comet Poper 4; Clee Club 1, 2; Open House 2, 3; Senior Ball 4; Cross Country 1, 2 1 i Callejas, Ruben Basketball ], 3, 4 Football 1 Coif 3, 4 Smoking Committee Brown, James Hall Cop 4 Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Allstate Chorus 3, 4; Pres., Clee Club 3, 4; Fire Squod 4 Carreras. Manny Emanuel Clee Club 4 Band 3 Holl Cop 4 Fire Squod Asst. Fire Squod Celtntone. Anthony Fire Squad 4 Footboll 3, 4 Christensen. Mory Honor Roll 1, 2, 4 Daisy Chain 2 Softball 4 Decorating Committee - Senior Ball 4 National Society 4 Christensen. Robert Assistant Chief Air Raid Worden 4 Hall Cop Church. Jonet Tumbling 2, 3, 4 Hall Cop 4 Sports Night 4 Cohen. Jerome Baseball Footboll Homeroom President Fire Squod Collins. Den word Locol Honor Society 1, 3, 4; Service Club 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home- room President 1 ; Homeroom Sec- retory 4; Air Raid Squad 4; Father and Son Night 3; Advertising Editor of Yearbook 4; Advertising Mana- ger-Newspaper 4; Decorating Com- mittee-Jr. Prom; Sec. Hi-Y 3; Em- pire Boys’ State 3; N. Y. State Con- servation Comp 4 Connolly, Catherine Cecelia “Koto Squad 4 Comet Newspaper Staff 4 Comet Yearbook 4 Captain Junior Varsity Cheering Preview Cotter. WiHiom Locol Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; No- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Hall Cop; Fire Squad; President Service Club 4; President Chem. Club 4; Assis- tant Editor Newspoper 4; Art Edi- tor Yearbook 4; Senior Ploy Cull, Donald Hl-Y 4 Air Raid Squad Cull. Robert “Peonuti” Fire Squad Locol Honor Society 3 Rep. to HHS on Radio Progrom Doktar, Harold Fire Squad 4 Doshevsky, David Fire Squad Hall Cop Davidson. Lawrence Hall Cop Air Raid Squad Dkk, Ln All State Bond 3, 4 Senior Ploy Air Raid Squad 4 Track 4 Senior Balle Entertainment Committee Davit. Eleanor Basketball 1, 2, 4; Softball 2; Re- porter of junior Class; Homeroom Secretary 4; Decorating Committee junior Prom; Prevue 4; Cheering- j. V. 3; Cheering-Varsity 4; Re- freshment Committee Senior Ball; Senior Ploy Dilworth, Ann Hockey 3. 4; Tennis 3;Leaders Club 3, 4- Red Cross 3; Preview 3; Year- book 4; Comet 4; Glee Club 2; Soft- ball 4; Chairman Senior Foculty Game 4 Daioy, Raymond President of Homeroom 2; Vice- President of Homeroom 3; Air Raid Squad. Coptoin 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Local Honor Society 1, 3; Decorating Committee junior Prom; Gym Leoder 4; Glee Club 1. 2 Eiscle. Richard Frederick Eisemonn, William F. Hall Cop 4 Air Raid Squad 4 Elbroff. Either Elflein. Laura Mae Local Honor Society 1 Clee Club 3 Yearbook 4 Newspaper 4 Senior Ball Decorating Committee 4 Review 4 Enas, Patrick Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Boseboll 1, 4; Air Roid Squod 4; Hall Cop Decorating Committee Junior Proi Decorating Committee Senior Ball- Pres. Jr. ond Sr. Class; Pres. Soi Class; Copt, of Basketball Team ■ Fire Squod 4 Fedor Michael Andrew Air Roid Squod 4 Hall Cop 4 Fire Squad 4 Smoking Committee Fenigctein, Rote Mother and Daughter Night 3; Jr. Prom Decorating Committee 3; Newspaper 4 ). V. Cheerleading 4 Preview 4 Froute. Elixobetft Fredericks. Iron Hockey Hoi I Cop Froeblich, Rosemarie Softboll 3, 4 Bosketboll 4 Volleyboll 4 Varsity Cheerleader 4 Homeroom Reporter 1. 2 Homeroom Secretary 3 Preview 4 Co Hi poli, Vincent Cosscr. Helen Sewing Club Volleyball 1 Decorating Committee - Senior Ball Bodmin ton Gionetti. Rom Cormella AT Gilbert. Phyllis Loverne Comet 4 Preview 4 Basketball 4 Chemistry Club 4 Tennis 4 Gilde, Cladys Ann Vice Pres. I Sewing Club I Glee Club 1 Honor Society I Secretory 2 Holl Cop 4 i - CiM, Theresa Volleyball 2, 3. 4 Hockey 4; Tennis 4 Basketball 2. 4 Softball 4 Honor Roll 1, 2 Sports Night 4 Glynn, Joeeph Ronald w Fire Squod Holl Cop Goodrich, David Rust '“Dove” Local Honor Society 1,2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Variety Show 4; Christmas Ploy 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Air Raid Squod; Service Club; Senior Play Hamgan, Mildred Patricia Volley Boll 2; Archery 2; Track 2, 4; Spanish Club 4; Junior Prom Re- freshment Committee 3; Hall Cop; Glee Club 3; Voriety Show 4; Sen- ior Boll Refreshment Committee Culda, JoAfin |o Volley Ball 2, 3, 4 Hockey 4 Basketball 2, 4 Tennis 4 Honor Roll 1, 2 Softball 4 Hoiked. Ronald John Ronny” Holl Cop Firesquad Golf 2 Biology Club 3, 4 Smoking Committee 4 Hayes, Jane Victoria Newspaper 4 Hershlag, Dolores Local Honor Society 2 Tennis 3 Chemistry Club 4 Heuschkel. Alice Ann Volleyball I Trock 2. 3. Hockey 3 Preview 2, 3, 4 Clee Club 3, 4 Leaders' Club 3, 4 Heuschneidar. Jeon Marie Honor Roll 2 Secretory Homeroom 3 Holl Cop Hlbbins, Robert Lester Hall Cop Fire Squad Hof. William |oeeph Local Honor Society 1, 3, 4 Vice-President Doctors Club I Fire Squad Hall Cop Secretary Homeroom 3 Magazine Committee 3, 4 Spanish Club 4 National Honor Society 4 Hoffman, Henry Robert Hogan. Nancy |an« Clee Club 2 Tennis 3 Basketball 2, 3 Volleyball 3 Twirling 2 Hogan, Robert Dennis -Bob- Baseball 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Air Roid Squad; Basketboll 3; Fire Squad; Hall Cop; President, Home- room 1,3; Smoking Committee Howard. Clara Volleyball 2 Bodminton 2 Clee Club 3 Jackson. Ruth Annette Local Honor Soc. 2 Daisy Chain 2 Glee Club 2 Comet Newspaper 4 Hall Cop 4 Chemistry Club 4 Senior Ploy 4 Sports Night 4 Jansons, Zeltite Lies mo Honor Roll 2, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Daisy Chain 2 All State 4 Preview 4 Community Concerts Comm. 3, 4 Julian, Joan Jeanette Volleyball 3. 4 Bosketball 3 Daisy Chain 2 Twirling 4 Hall Cop 4 Sports Nite 4 Knorr. Helene Maxine Nat’l Honor Soc. 3, 4; Local Honor Soc. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pres.; Holl Cop 4; Leaders’ Club 2; Service Club, Sec 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Softball I, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Magazine Campaign 3, 4; Home- room Pres 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Comet Yeorbook Staff 4; Sigma Phi Hi-Y; Revue 3, 4; Sr. Class Vice-President Jud, Arlene Helen Sewing Club 1 Holl Cop 4 Basketball 1 Kollar, Charles Raymond Baseball Fire Squod Kerothy. Borboro Lauretta Daisy Chain 2; Honor Roll 1, 2. 4. Review 4; Newspaper Stoff 4; Yeor. book Stoff 4; Decorating Comm. Jr. Prom tj Sr. Boll; Hall Cop 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Girls Sports Nite 4; Ten- nis 3, 4; Mogazine Campaign 3. 4; Archery 4 Kraft, Donald Jeon Air Raid Squad 4 Hall Cop 4 Krummenocker. John Bernard Kens, Lillian Ruth Hockey 1, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2; Volleyball I, 2; Softball 1.2; Track 2. 3; Tennis 2. 3; Honor Roll 1, 2; Decorating Comm. (Jr. Prom); Daisy Chain 2; J. V. Cheering 3; Badmin- ton 1. 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Yearbook Stoff 4; Leaders' Club 2. 3, Sec.; 4 Vice-Pres.; Hall Cop 4; Sports Nite 4; Hi-Y Historian Kurras, Barbara Virginia Holl Cop 4 Review 4 Lomoureux. Bernadette Marie Honor Society 1. 3, 4 Hockey 1, 2, 3. 4 Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4 Badminton 2 Newspaper 4 Biology Club Leoders’ Club Lothom, ChoHei Glenn. Jr. Glee Club 1. 2. 3 Home Room President I Fire Squad 4 Lauchner. Frances Ann “Cookie” Sewing Club 2 Hockey 1 Badminton 3 Lent, Elaine Dorothy Lenxner, Petricia Ann Hockey I, 2. 3. 4; Volleyball I, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Trock 2. 3. 4; Home Room Vice-President 1,3; Home Room Reporter 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Invitation Com- mittee - Jr. Prom; Daisy Chain 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Co-Coptoin 4; Leaders' Club 2, 3-Sec'y 4; Ser- vice Club; Bond 1, 2, 3, 4: Hi-Y Club; Variety Show 4; Hall Cop; Mis Arnold Constable; Senior Ploy; Orange Teom Capt. Sports Night Lensner, Robert Fire Squad Hall Cop Lynch, Patricio Sewing club Volleyball 1 Basketball I, 2 Archery 1 Tennis 1, 2 sTKT£?| pD W0W « Comm Lynn, Dione Loit Archery 4 Tennis 4 Lotin Club 1 French Club 2 McCabe. Ann Catherine Tennis 3; Daisy Chain 2; News- paper 4; Yearbook. 4; Basketball 2; Honor Soc. 2, 3, 4; Preview 4; Hall Cop 4; Sr. Ball Entertainment Comm Capt; Sec’y Home Room 2, 3: Nat’l Honor Soc. 4; Service Club 4; Sr Ploy 4 McCue, Muriel Dolores McCarthy. Richard Thomas Air Raid Squad 4 Basketball 1, 2. 3 Baseball 2, 3, 4 jr. Prom Decorating Comm. McDouall. Lovena Croce Jr. Prom Decorating Comm. 3 Girls Sports Night McDowell. Coraid Joseph Jorry” Firesquad Manager Freshmen Football 2 McCunnigle. Lawrence Mathew Rock Football 4 Baseball 4 Hall Cop Fire Squad Smoking Committee Air Roid Squad McNamee, Juanita Roee Juon Newspaper 1 Preview 2, 3, 4 Service Club McQuillon. Michael Thames “Mike” Variety Show 2, 3, 4 Air Raid Squad 4 Coif Team 3, 4 Local Honor Society 4 Maiboch, Henry George, Jr. Band I Hall Cop Fire Squad Honor Roll 1, 2, 4 Hall Cop Fire Squad Band I, 2, 4 Clee Club I Orchestra Martin, Jomes Martin. Kenneth Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club i. 3. 4 Hall Cop 4 Fire Squad 4 All State Chorus 4 Home Room President 3 Basketball 4 Baseball 4 HoH Cop 4 Boy’s Leoders’ Club 4 “Sonny” Meier, Hugh Hugtiie Track I, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Comet Newspoper I ; Yearbook Staff; Fire Squad; Vice-President Boy’s Hi- Y Club 4; Honor Society 1: Home Room Reporter 1 ; Home Room Vice- President 2, Meilinger Arthur Firesquad 4 Hofl Cop 4 Mayer. Edwin Thomas Milford, Miriam Ann Shorty Meyer. Lorraine Catherine Basketball Volleyball Moddle, Stephen Smith, Jr. “Steve Fire Squad 4 Hall Cop 4 Printing I. 2, 3. 4 Meyer. Roberto Diana Ro Comet Newspaper 4 Bosketboll 3 Chemistry Club 4 Tennis 4 Hall Cop 4 Nonno n, Nowotny, Lorroine Cornelia Holi Cop Volleyboll Bosket boli Softball Nutter, Dorothy Ero Chemistry Club Basketball 2, 3 Newspaper Reporter Ochs. William |ohn Bill Fire Squad Oldenburg, Richard Lewis Dick- Hall Cop Fire Squad Preview 1,2, 3, 4 Prom Committee 3 OImii. Joan Maria Hockey 1 Volleyball I Archery 2 Basketball 2 Jr. Prom Poster Committee Chemistry Club Pacilio, Edward Salvatore Fire Squad Connic Leaders’ Club 2. 3. 4; Hall Coo r£“ J?°n0f S ty I, 2. 3, 4! Daisy Cham 2; Hockey 2; Bosket-' boll 2; Baseball 2; Volleyboll |- Secretory Home Room I Patton, William David Band 2, 3 Glee Club 2, 3 Fire Squad 4 Track 2, 3 Cross Country 2, 3 nifton Glee Qub 1, 3 4 Allstate Concert' 3 ’ Holl Cop Pohley. Potricio Sena “Pot Doisy Chain 2; Local Honor So- ciety I, 2, 3. 4; Notional Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Refreshment Committee Jr. Prom; President Home Room 3; Secetory Home Room 4; Preview 4; Refreshment Committee of Sr. Boll; Volleyball 2. 4; Hockey 1; Comet Yeobook; J. V. Cheering 4; Glee Club 2. 3; All State Music Festival 3; Dramatics Club 2; Service Club 3,' 4; Comet Newspaper Staff 4; Red Cross 2. 3; Secretary of Red Cross 3; Hi-Y Club 3. 4; Bosketboll 1,4; Property Committee for Christ- mas Play Puccio, Cory Gaspere Glee Club 2, 3, 4 All State Chorus 4 Football 2, 3 Basketball 1, 3, 4 Golf 3, 4 Honor Society 2 hr Porcelli, Jonet Jon” Bond 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2 Leaders' Club 3, 4 Comet Newspaper Staff 3 Softball 2 Hockey 3 All State 3 Purcell, Vincent Fire Squod 4 Local Honor Society 1 Roben, Joan Beth Bond 2; Honor Society 1, 2; Bas- ketball 2. 3; Volleyball 2; Hockey I, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Photography Club; Senior Revue; Comet News- poper Stoff; Remscn, Evelyn Gladys Bond I, 2, 3. 4 Volleyball 4 Basketball 4 Cirl's Sports Night 4 Roth, John Robert Air Roid Squad Rhind. Walter Wheeler Football 2, 3. 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Reid. Coyle Margaret Yearbook Stoff Comet Stoff Archery 3 Honor Roll Rica, Richard Leonard Honor Roll 2; Air Raid Squod; Home Room Reporter 4; Sports Edi- tor of Comet Newspaper; Senior ploy; Talent Show 3, 4; Photograph Editor of Comet Yeor Book; Boys Hi. Y; Boys Leaders’ Club; Service Club 4; Holl Cop loseigno. Philomono Mery “PMI Rossi, Dennis Angelo “Poo” Air Roid Squad 4 Reporter Home Room 1 Ressner, Morton “Morty Air Roid Squad 4 Basketball 1,2, 3,4 Preview 4 Gym Leader 4 Rugf. Ceroid Alton “Jony Air Roid Squad 4 Ruscti, Donald Hairy “Donny” Sobol, Sbirloy Moe Secretary S. C. A. 3; Secretary of Home Room 2; President of Home Room 3, 4; Mother and Daughter Night; Hall Cop 4; Christmas Play 4- Am. Legion Oratorical Contest 4; Comet Year Book Stoff 4; Senior Ploy 4; Circulation Manager Year Book 4; Circulation Manager News- paper 4 Sowyer, |ane Marie ). V. Cheer leader 3; Varsity Cheer leader 4; Local Honor Society 3; Hockey 1, 4; Chairman Decorating Committee Jr. Prom; Treasurer Ju- nior Class; Home Room Reporter 4; Preview 4; Leaders' Club 4; Co- Chairman Refreshment Committee Sr. Boll; Senior Ploy Scaipino, John Joseph Football Manager 1 Football Squad 2 Fire Squad 4 Schaefer, Bradford Ceroid Air Raid Squod Football 1, 2, 3 Baseball I Schleycr. Edward Ceorge Edmoe Fire Squod Schmeltzer. Marie Ann Snookie Local Honor I, 2, 4 National Honor Society Open House Committee Traffic Squad Schneider, Allen Local Honor Society I, 2, 3, 4 Notional Honor Society 3, 4 Service Club Hall Cop Air Raid Squod HHS Industrial Arts Exhibit 3 Printing Club I Schneider. Dolore France “Duke Sewing Club 1 Photography Club I Tennis 3 Archery 2 Hall Cop Schuculer, Marguerite Rot Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4, Local Decorating Committee Junior Prom Daisy Chain Volleyball 1 Sellers, Walter Horry Thesbian Club 2 Track 1, 2. 3. 4 Cross Country 2, 3 Vice-President of H. R. 4 Leod Flag Salute 4 Bomb Squad 4 Hall Cop 4 Silva, Herman Raymond Fire Squad; Air Raid Squad; Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Clee Club I, 2, 3; Pre- view; Cheer Leader 4; Biology Club 1, 2; Year Book Committee; Cornel Staff Sipf, Roberto Esther Sewing Club I Invitation Committee Junior Prom' Basketball 1 Slavek, Claudette Johanna Hockey 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 1, 4; Badminton 1 • Leaders' Club 2, 3, 4; J. V. Cheer Leader 2; Varsity Cheer Leader 3; Capt. 4; S. C. A. 1 ; Student Court I; Homeroom President 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society I; Secretary 4; Bond 1,2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Hi-Y Presi- dent 4; Voriety Show 3, 4; News- paper Staff 3, 4; Editor Year Book; Jr. Class Vice-President; Sr. Closs Reporter; Jr. Sr. Prom Committee; Tennis 4; Magazine Campaign 4; Hall Cop; Christmas Play 4; Senior Ploy � '««««n funv Volleyball 2. 3. 4; Bosketball 2. 4 JeJ?n s 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Soft- ool I 2, 4; Badminton 4; Preview 4 Chem. Club 4; Reporter Home Rm. i Smith. Virginia Margaret Local Honor Society 1, 2, 4 Alcohol Survey Commission 4 Daisy Chain Parents' Open House Sokolowski, Barbara “Pupsie” Volleyboll 2. 3; Bosketboll 2; Bos- ketball 2; Softball 2; Track 2; Dais Chain; Honor Society 1, 2. 3; Vo- riety Show 2, 3; Holl Cop Stogg, Russel Thomas Hall Cop Air Raid Squad Steinadler, Karin Hockey 1, 2. 3. 4; Tennis I, 2. 3. 4; Archery 4; Volleyboll I, 2. 3. 4 Bosketboll I. 2. 3. 4; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Local Honor Society 3; Hi-Y 3. 4; Treasurer 4; Leaders' Club 3. 4; Revue 4; Captain Block Teom; Sports Night 4; Clee Club 3 Stet . Loretta Lome” Hockey 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, Leader 2; Varsity Cheer Lead- er 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom Refreshment Committee. Honor Roll 1,2; Daisy Chain. Sen ior Play Stewart, Valeria Elizabeth “Val” Comet Newspaper 4 Home Room Reporter 4 Christmas Play 4 Stickler, Robert Bruce “Bob” Hall Cop 4 Fire Squad 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3 Honor Society 1, 3, 4 Year Book Ticket Committee Bowling Team 4 Stirrot, Marilyn Morgoret Jr. Red Coss 4 Christmas Play 4 Refreshment Comm Sr. Ploy Photo Club 1 Archery 1, 2, 3, Bosketball 1, 2, 3 Volleyball 1, 2, Baseball 1 Sullo. Louis Air Raid Squad 4 Hall Cop Industrial Arts Exhibit 3 Senior Ball Committee Parents’ Night 2 Szalay. Julius John Football 4 Hall Cop Decorating Committee Junior Prom Taormina. Anthony Erasmus, Jr. Fire Squad Hall Cop Coif 3 Thomas, Robert “Bob” Bond 1,2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3 Fire Squod Tedesco, Angelus Mory Angie” Prop. Committee Christmas Ploy 4 Thurer, Richard Jerome Trock 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 2, 3; Local Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Notional Honor Society 3, 4; Busi- ness Manager Comet Newspaper; Lit- erary Editor Yeor Book; Fire Squod; Hall Cop; Secretory Service Club; Chemistry Club; Senior Class Treas- urer; Senior Ploy Thaler. Morsho Gloria Parents’ Open House 3 Shakespeare Recording Croup 3 Junior Prom Music Committee 3 Comet Stoff 4 Local Honor Society 3, 4 Revue 4 American Legion Oratorical Contest 4 Alcoholic Survey Commission 4 Tideberg. Edmund Fire Squod Timoxuk. Morgoret Mory Local Honor Society 1, 2 National Honor Society 3, 4 Service Club 3, 4 Hall Cop 4 Daisy Choin 2 Holl Cop 4 Toton, Eugene Felix Fire Squod 4 •‘Gene- Hall Cop 4 Fire Squad 4 Band 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3 Track 2, 3 Uffmann, Diono Marilyn Local Honor Society 1. 2 Daisy Chain 2 Hockey 1 Softball I Hall Cop 4 , jr. Prom Decorating Committee o Uss, Victoria Tennis 2 Treasurer of Home Room 3 Holl Cop 4 Science Club 2 Wagner, Letter Norman Track Team Cross Country Air Raid Squad Waters, Virginia Gertrude Cinny” Local Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4; Comet Newspaper Staff 4; Year Book Staff 4; Service Club 3, 4; Hall Cop; Daisy Chain; Volleyball 4; Vice- President Home Room 4; Basket- boll 4 Way, James Patrick Clayton Williams, Clara Sue Basketball 1, 3, 4 Volleyball I, 3 4 Softball I, 3 Yenick, Morcella Ann “Marcia Basketboll 2, 3 Baseball 2 Jr. Prom Decorating Committee Varsity Cheer Leader 4 Preview 4 Zilm, Charles Thomas Chuck Chemistry Club Fire Squad Football Air Raid Squad Hall Cop Smoking Committee Zoubontes Florence Properties Committee Christmos Play Red Cross Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Leather Club 1 Zucker, Sorrel Alfred Al Fire Squad 4 School Photography Work 4 Am. Legion Orotorical Contest 4 TO A GRADUATE After four long years of struggle This day is given to thee, Today is yours, so cherish it Another there’ll never be. You are graduating, leaving friends and memories behind. There's no need for sorrow, just look For the happy future that you’re destined to find. By Shirley Sabal Zulkofske. George Philip Footboll I, 2, 3, 4 Fire Squod 4 Holl Cop 4 Jr. Prom Decorating Committee Preview 4 Christmos Ploy 4 Vice-President Home Room 4 Teenage Forum 4 THURS. THURSDAY NITE MRS. CILBRETH ANNE ERNESTINE MARTHA FRANK BILL LILLIAN FRED ...... DAN JACK ..... BOB .... TOM ...... MR. HATHAWAY LEORA DR. BOB AL LYNCH DAVID LOR INC MR CRAWFORD Ruth Jackson Cloudette Slavek Patricia Lenzner Mary Bauer Charles Zilm William Cotter Anne McCabe Allen Schneider Russell Stogg Richard Thurer Eugene Toton Richard Rice Henry Maibach Loretta Stetz Edward Brandis Donold Rusch Denward Collins Morton Rossne' POPULARITY POLL 1953 Pat Enos Tom Maxwell Henry Maiback Larry McGunnigle Walter Rhind Pat Enos Morty Rossner Manny Carreras Pat Enos Donald Rusch Henry Maiback Tom Maxwell Arthur Meilinger Donald Rusch Herman Silva Richard Thurer Bill Cotter Bill Cotter Donald Rusch Richard Thurer Richard McCarthy Larry McGunnigle Ruben Callejas Denny Collins Arthur Meilinger Richard Thurer Pat Enos George Marks Richard Thurer Bill Cotter Pat Enos Herman Silva Ed Gorenstein Tom Maxwell Donald Rusch Most Popular Nicest Smile Nicest Hair Nicest Eyes Best Figure Cr Physique Best Dressed Best Looking Best Dancers Best Athlete Best Actor Actress Neatest Happiest Quietest Pepiest Most Artistic Most Reliable Most Co-operative Most Ambitious Wittiest Most Likely To Succeed Best Drivers Best Profile Nicest Couple Class Lady Gentleman Shyest Most Studious Friendliest Class Musicians Class Genouses Done Most For H.H.S. Best Personality Most Sophisticated Most Optimistic Cheeriest Most Versatile Claudette Slavek Carol Bouse Marcie Yenick Pat Lenzner Eleanor Davis Rose Fenigstein Helen Gasser Gerry Bracero Claudette Slavek Shirley Sabal Marguerite Schuessler Shirley Sabal Victoria Uss Pat Lenzner Marcie Yenick Maxine Knorr Shirley Sabal Maxine Knorr Jane Sawyer Imogene Albrecht Pat Lynch Helen Gasser Gerry Bracero Pat Pohley Victoria Uss Marsha Thaler Pat Lenzner Claudette Slavek Marsha Thaler Claudette Slavek Gerry Bracero Rose Fenigstein Barbara Korothy Barbara Korothy Claudette Slavek JtkI [cont'JJ CLASS OF 1953 PROPHECY Time: It is 8:15 p. m. on Friday nite, May 1, 1953 Place: Stage of Hicksville High School Scene: Boiling cauldron into which members of 53 are gazing. The cauldron tells me that Eleanor Dovi has married Rod- ney Van Potts and is raising her third Cadillac. Marie Heuschneider is causing people to stare os she walks down the street with her six-foot, three husband. Ruth Jackson got such a kick out of being the mother of twelve in “Bells on Their Toes” that she now has twenty-four of her own (quite an accomplishment in ten years). I see that Steve Birched, our ambassador to Europe, hos just returned from o trip abroad with Bill Cotter, Dean of Oxford Univert fy. Uland Dick is now owner of the Sweet Shop. I see Ali-.« Heuschkcl, and rumor hos it that she's attempting to swim the baby pool at Levittown Ray Delay hos a coffee planta- tion and Bob Funfgeld is picking coffee beans. Have you read Variety lately? It says that Ann McCabe is in a Broadway show. It’s called, If You Were a Little Toller You’d get a Bigger Part.” Bob Hogan has just signed a contract with a baseball team named the ’’Wondering Wonders.” The only thing thot they are wondering is if they will ever win a game. Bob Ceiser hos his own bicycle shop. Rosemarie Froehlich ond Laura Elflein are teaching educational farming. Clenn Latham s a successful businessman in ladies lingerie, and James Brown is now owner of the chain of stores featuring suede shoes Elaine Lent is president of Long Island’s five and ten cent stores. Harold Daktar js a commanding officer at Fort Dix, and is trying to get Mike Fedor and Nick Bargiuk to sign up. I see Maxine Knorr is chasing her Model A since it picked up a tall, dork and handsome look. Bunny La- moureux is a full-fledged housewife, while Joanne Cuida is still shopping and Terry Gise has just added a third to her collection. Barbara Korothy is teaching nursery school, ex- clusively for red-headed, freckled-faced boys. I see that Robert Cull is a world-renowned champ in basketball now that he hos reached the full height of seven and one-half feet. Ann Bunchuck is nursing Pot Enos and Collejos Ruben back to health. The chart on their beds says that they are hospitalized due to outstanding oerformance on the basket- ball court. Ronnie Haskell is still standing guard on his post outside the classrooms. Jane Hayes is now an actress on Broadway. Bob Hibbins has made much money over the years, teaching the boys how to handle a motorbike. Dr. Williom Hof, a foot specialist, is starting at the bottom and working his way up. Imogcne Albrecht is now married to a Brazilian orchid grower. Dick Bishop and Dave Abelman own a toupe shop for people with crew cuts who cotch colds during the winter. Clem Bernordo has just been signed by MGM to understudy John Derek. Dove Goodrich ond Henry Hoffman are back in Hollywood to star in tarzan pictures. Dot Barnes is still trying to get a word in edgewise with Joan Bader around. Ann Dilworth is still making coffee in the cofeterio for Mother and Daughter nite. Esther Elbroff is sewing up the seams of torn Lucky Strike cigarettes. Nancy Hogon is now a lowyer. Eddie Gorenstein is the marathon Senator of 1963. Lillian Kunx is doing big things with the government - she’s washing elephonts for the Re- publican Party. Donald Kraft is getting up in the world, he’s bat boy for the New York Giants. Frances Louchner is raising quite a few cookies. Bob Christensen is our new ambassador to Germany. Ar- lene Jud is selling tickets for the Long Island Railroad and Irene Fredericks is behind bars - she’s a teller at the First National Bank. Vincent Gollipoli is dedicating his life to paying of thn new car he bought in 1953. The mist is wleoring - I can see Hicksville High School. The front door is open, ond look who is secretary of the office, Carol Bouse. Denny Collins is advertising editor of the Hicksville Press. He’s trying to get an ad from the Pot Lynch Driving School. Ed Brandis and his sectary, Barbara Kurras seem to be flooded with mail from their love-lorn column. I notice that Kate Connolly has enrolled at Adelphi. I see a magazine - it says that Joe Glynn and Jerry Cohen are go- ing into a partnership with Al Haines hotrod specialists. Frank Ardito is engaged in secret work os head of the atomic energy commission in Rhode Island. Something just whizzed by. Yes, it’s Mario Bianco still running. This year he’ll try for the Olympics. Mildred Harrigon has set up housekeeping and Helen Gasser is doing the interior decorating. Bob Lenz- ner is monoger of Republic and Bill Bonschboch is using the experience gained at Eisemann’s to take over the head Jani- tor’s job. Larry Davidson is a promising lawyer. Stewart Ba- ker is going into business with that Orange Taxicab he bought when he was a senior at Hicksville High School. And listen to that yelling - it’s coming from Mary Christensen’s dental office. And now with the cauldron empty we come to the end of the prophecy of 1953. Prepared by: Mario Bianco. Jerome Cohen Robert Cull. Dovid Dashevsky, Edward Gorenstein. Robert Hogon, Joan Julian. Barbara Korothy, Robert Lenzner, Richard McCarthy, Korin Steinadler, John Rath, Donald Rusch. CLASS OF 1953 WILL The following is the lost will and testament of the Class of 1953. Thomas Maxwell wills his basketball techniques to Ronald Homes. James Martin wills his slick haircut to Bob Delay. Kenneth Martin leaves his cor to Roy Meier. Arthur Meilinger leaves his efficiency as a hall cop to Corbett Osworth. Edwin Meyer wills his cooperative spirit at H. H. S. to Brian Kraft. Miriam Milford wills her shorthand techniques to Claire Kel- ler. Stephen Moddlc leaves his artistic ability to Richard Budd. Katherine Monilaws wills her quiet manner to Mary Viette. Robert Norman wills his wavy hair to Richard Adams. Richard Oldenburg wills his keen sense of humor to James Haller. Joan Olsen bequeaths her quiet manner to Ann Schultz. Connie Palermo wills her athletic ability to Mary Bamforth. Wiliam Patton wills his ability to do math to Fred Haynes. Patricia Pohley wills her soprano voice to Con- stance Delaney. Janet Porcelli ond Evelyn Rcmscn leave their musical ability to Ruth Davenport. Cary Puccio and John Rath will their ability to see above others to Joseph Pepe. Richard Rice leaves his lamb Rangoon to James Ohrtman. Manny Carreras leaves his trombone ond base fiddle to anyone big enough to carry them. Louis Sullo wills his elevator shoes to Richard Evaschuck. By Joseph Tymeck This is an amendment to the will just read. Those who were not mentioned in the above will find themselves in the following: If the court please, I would like to probate the will of the late George Lounsbury who died this past Tuesday in debtor’s prison. Lounsbury was a pauper, yet he has left one of the richest wills I have ever come upon. There are several legal aspects as to the disposition of property which may interest the court. May I proceed? I, George Lounsbury, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make and publish this, my last will ond testament, in order, as justly may be, to distribute my interests in the world among succeeding men. I give good fathers and mothers, in trust for their children, oil good little words of praise and encouragement, and all quaint pet names and endearments; and I charge said pa- rents to use them justly, but generously, as the needs of their children shall require. I leove the children inclusively, but only for the term of their childhood, the flowers of the fields and the blossoms of the woods, with the right to play among them freely, accord- ing to the custom of children, warning them, at the some time, against the thistle and the thorns. And I devise to the children the banks of the brooks ond the golden sands beneath the waters thereof, ond the odors of the willow that dip therein, ond the white clouds that float high over the giant trees. And I leave to the children the long, long days to be merry in o thousand ways, ond the night and the moon, ond the train of the Milky Way to wonder at, but subject, nevertheless, to the rights hereinafter given to lovers I devise to boys, jointly, oil the idle fields and commons, where ball may be played, all pleasant waters where one may swim, al snow-clad hills where one moy coast, and all streams and ponds where one moy fish, or where, when grim winter comes, one may skate, to have and to hold the same for the period of their boyhood. And I give to said boys each his own place at the fireside at night with all the pic- tures that may be seen in the burning wood, to enjoy without hindrance ond without any encumbrance of care. To lovers, I devise their imaginary world, with whatever they may need, as the stars of the sky, the red roses by the wall, the bloom of the hawthorn, the sweet strains of music, and aught else that they may desire, to figure to each other the lastingness and beauty of their love. To young men, jointly, I devise and bequeath all boisterous inspiring sports of rivalry ond I give to them the disdain of weakness and undaunted confidence in their own strength. Though they are rude, I leave to them the powers to make lasting friendships, and of possessing companions, and to these exclusively, I give all merry songs ond brave choruses to sing with lusty voices. And to those who are no longer children, or youths, or lovers, I leave memory, to the end that they may live the old days over again, freely and fully, without tithe or diminution. To the loved ones with snowy crown, I bequeath the happiness of old age, and the love and gratitude of their children until they fall asleep. I leave it to the wisdom ond discretion of the court to appoint a suitable executor for this man’s estote. Read by Barbara Kurras Assisting with Will: William Banschbach, Robert Christensen, Frances Lauchner, Michael McQuillen, Roberta Sipf, Diana Uffman, Vincent Gallipoli. _ ooking Forward, Looking Back 1953 Class Poem Four long and very happy years Are coming to an end, As time draws near to bid farewell To many a lifelong friend. The memories we’ll cherish, Are fresh within each heart, But sorrow not, to joyous still In these few days before we part. The doors of life are opened wide. And many there will be Who’ll enter life as one raindrop That falls into the sea. There to be swallowed up and lost And ne’er a trace be found; But some drops fall upon a crest And travel landward bound. We pray the Class of '53 Will, like the crest-borne drop. Be carried on to greoter things And climb up to the top. To leave the school that’s been our home Is difficult it’s true But thoughts turn back os yeors go by, And we’ll remember Cold and Blue. We are ships that sail to far-offlonds, Our fate the proper guidance of our hands. But who knows what this fate of ours will bring As we sail into the world this spring? Some may set their goals for gold and fame, But may not be content at such a game? For treasures gained by us upon this earth Rarely combine such wealth as gold ond mirth. As storms and winds can help a ship at sea, You, too, can find in storm and squall the key The door for which opens on a richness true That well may mean a way of life for you. Far better that you look before you leap Than leop and find that later you may weep: Success will never come to those who haste. And he who leaps cannot his steps retrace. And, os the years go past with joy and sorrow. Don’t worry what life may bring to you tommorrow, For all the things that seem to hold a fear May soon turn into something near and dear. So as your ship goes on to foreign lands. Remember life’s in the guidance of your hands. Plan your life os wisely os you know; Dig for inner wealth and really grow. Youth in its folly passes by Too quickly we’ve been told. So realize now, in times to come The memories we’ll have to hold. Perhaps our high school days are done. We face a world of strife. Cur teachers have not taught in vain, We’re more prepared to meet this life Soon the graceful, flowing gowns Will swirl about our feet, And as the stately music swells, Our hearts be tuned with every beat. The names ore called, and one by one Diplomas are received. Now we see by well-spent time What eoch one hos ochieved. Then a new sensation’s felt, Like looking deep into a pool, For now we leave our school life And enter life’s own school. The lessons will be hard and cruel But victory’s in sight. But lessons learned in Hicksville High Be our guiding light. Patricia Pohely Cayle Reid A WORD OF THANKS As we approach the end of this term, we cannot help but think of our Senior year with it’s trials and good times. Upon looking back we think of those who have made all this possible; not only our teachers, but some of our Seniors who are in the background. We’d like to thank Steve Moddle who worked so hard setting up the type for this yearbook. He also had a big hand in printing the circulars for our various events this year. Steve was in our Senior Play too. “Steve, we'd like to say. Thanks.” How 'bout Karen Steinadler? She led the Orange Team to Victory on Sport’s Night. Karen also took an active part in making Mother and Daughter Night a success. And while you're reminiscing, think of all the dances that Karen helped to put over. “Karen, we’d like to thank you,too. Did you know that Walt Sellers was chosen to lead the Flag Salute in Assembly because of his excellent Scout record? Well, he was! “Walt, the Class of '53 salute you.” We all know Maxine Knorr because of the laughter she spreads around, but do we remember that it was she who made the Senior Play a success? Maxine was also in the Christmas play, and she was on the Steering Com- mittee for the Subscription Drive and oh, so many other things. “Yes. Maxine, if we didn't say it before, we'd certainly like to say it now. Thanks an awful lot.” While we’re thanking people, let’s not forget Eddie Brandis and Ceorge Zulkofske. Tho’ who could forget their voices quietly yelling. “Get your tickets from me! Have you got your ticket yet? We needn’t mention what they were selling tickets for, because there were so many things. These two also did a wonderful job as co-Captain and Captain of the Hall Cops. We'd like to thank Roger Gatke for his courage and valor. The class of ‘53 as well as many others, hold Roger’s struggle as a symbol; “Climb, though the rocks may be rugged.” Roger, you have shown us what faith is, and for this we’d like to say. Thank you very much.” Then, there’s Kenny Martin, Ronny Haskell, Lillian Kunz, Mary Bauer, and Bill Eiesman. Guys and Gals, if we didn't thank you before, it’s not because we don’t appreciate what you've done, because we certainly do. It’s just because you slip around doing good without waiting for thanks; so now we'd like to say it, THANKS!” THANKS to evryone for making this, our Senior year, the very best ever! The Class of 1953 J President: Cene Hottenbock Vice-President: Carol Anostosio Secretory: Barbara Albrecht Treasurer: Hugo John ROOM 201 Miss Van Ordan President: Joseph Pepe Vice-President: Berber Albrecht Secretary: Barbaro Woodrum Reporter: Valerie Bechtler ROOM 112 Mr. Frost President: Elizebeth Lemoureux Vice-President: Anita Ohland Secretary: Andrew Esposito ROOM 250 Mr. Galembo President: Claire Keller Vice-President: Richard Adorns Secretory: Elizabeth Frome ROOM 220 Mrs. Eklund President: Jeannette De Riso Vice-President: Ronold Holmes Secretory: Evelyn Potton Reporter: Hugo John CLASS OF 1955 ROOM 209 Mr. C. Wellon President: Mabel Mac Veagh Vice-President: Victor Tnolo Secretary: Elizobeth Choplm Reporter: Albert Rife ROOM 224 Mr. Naso President: Shori Wolther Secretary: Gerard Fallon Reporter: Cynthia De Jesu ROOM 113 Mr. Class President: Alice Cobb Vice-President: Charles Cava Secretory: Marion Arthofer Reporter: Margaret Ghiosso Joseph Pacholek ROOM 207 Mrs. Neuman President: Gwendolyn McCue Vice-President: Roberto Lenzner Secretory: Dovid Stupplebeen Reporter: Carol Nygren ROOM 218 Miss Wetterauer President: Robert Frozer Vice President: Robert Poton Secretary: Barbara White Reporter: Barbara Browne ROOM 202 Mr. Burckley President: Thomas Goldman Vice-President: Vincent Gallipoli Secretory: Roger Kline Reporter: Frances Hunt CLASS OF 1956 ROOM 153 President: Potrick Sorle Vice-President: Jacqueline Dempsey Secretory: Robert Sokaris Reporter: Lily Meier ROOM 151 President: Harriet Malese Vice-President: Lewis Riley Secretary: Ted Le Vines Reporter: Robert Dunn ROOM 103 President: Eric Weller Vice-President: Robert Arthofer Secretary: Patricia Koziuk Reporter: Alon Rosebury ROOM 101 President: Joseph Toormina Vice-President: John 8rigandi Secretory: Peter Sikinger ROOM 126 President: Josephine Trocola Vice-President Gerry Wolcheck Secretary: Dorothy Sager Reporter: Joseph Engel 1953, OUR YEAR Once again the end of a term signifies the close of another chapter in the lives of many of us here at H. H. S. The world, which we are about to enter, will present a challenge to all of us whether we go on to college or to business But before we enter this new life, let us look back over the year 1953 and recall the happy events which have occurred during our Senior year. Being brand new seniors, our first attempt at the social whirl was the OLD FASHIONED HOEDOWN. This was held on September the eighteenth. Those of you who attended will remember the spectacular decorations. Hay, pumpkins, cornstalks, and dried leaves gave the gym the effect of a corn- field in the fall. Numbering in the festivities of the evening were the PIE EATING CONTEST, and the hilarious SACK RACE. Upon the coming of the football season, also came the season of victory dances. After every game there was a celebration of some sort; usually a victory dance held in the school gym. If there wasn’t a victory to celebrate, then the dance offered a pep rally to overcome the letdown of defeat. At the closing of the football season, the seniors ushered in a month of festivity. To begin the holiday season, on December 19, the annual Senior Ball was held This, if you recall, was the Event of the year. The Christmas spirit was up-held by the beautifully colored evening clothes worn by the girls. The traditional Christmas tree and stars hanging down from the ceiling gave the gym the effect of a winter in a woodland. To add to the beauty of the room, a three foot ice fawn held the place of honor on the refresh- ment table. As a climax to the first half of our Senior year, the annual Christmas play was presented. The play, LIGHT COMPETITION, added just enough Christmas feeling to fill everyone with the Yultide spirit. Upon coming back to school after the holdays, some of us decided to celebrate GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY An informal coffee party, THE COFFEE KLOTCH, was given for our mothers and teachers. The mothers baked special cakes using the recipes from countries all over the world, and the girls dressed in the native costumes of these countries and served the refreshments. 1953, Our Year - continued To pep up our weekends, the P. T. A. sponsored weekly dances; the themes of which varied with every season. We'd like to show our apprecia- tion by thanking all the parents and teachers involved in the presentation of these dances. Among the many Washington Trip Fund Raising activities was the SENIOR FACULTY CAME. I think that we shall never forget the laughter that prevailed throughout that game. The teachers gayly trotted out on the basketball court meeting the loud cheers that the spectators offered, while the seniors appeared in costume, as is tradition. This year they dressed as old ladies, but they certainly didn’t act the part on the court. The seniors scored the most points in the beginning. However, the game ended with the teachers winning. The last event before our Washington Trip was the annual SENIOR PLAY. This year we presented “BELLES ON THEIR TOES. the sequel to Cheaper By The Dozen. As is tradition, we had two casts; one presenting it's version on Thursday night and the other on Friday night. Needless to say both nights were terrific. Then came THE event; the long awaited for WASHINGTON TRIP. Of all our activities, this will long be remembered. Three days of complete paradise, packed full with sight-seeing and sprinkled with pure fun. All of our hard work raising money for this trip was forgotten when we experienc- ed a trip to our Capitol, Washington, D. C CLASS NIGHT, yes, when class night rolls around you know it signifies the end of the year. The girls in their white dresses always give people a preview of graduation. This night is always set aside for fun. Remember our Class Night? Remember the funny prophecy and the silly class gifts? And remember the will and the class poem? But most of all, remember the fun we had preparing for Class Night? Yes. Class Night signifies the end of our life in HICKSVILLE HIGH. The time has come for us to take on the responsibilities that are so neces- sary to enter the new world. The time has come to accept the challenge that life offers to us. But whereever we go, whatever we do, we can take this yearbook with us, whether it be material or in our hearts. We can remember it as a symbol of heartaches and sorrows and laughter and glad- ness, of dates and friends, of studying and cramming and of disappointments and surprises, but most of all, we can remember our high school days full of fun; a four year symbol preparing us for the future Asst. Coach John Dulce Asst. Coach William Anderson Thomas Knifing Howard Speed ling Anthony Celantano Joe DeVaul Martin Katz Edward Scott Hicksville-32--Oyster Bay— 6 Hicksville- 6—Croat Neck—39 Hicksville- 6—Oceanside— t Hicksville- 6-Garden City-20 Hicksville- 7—South Side—20 Hicksville-13—West bury— 11 Hicksville-12—Fanningdale- 7 Hicksville-28—Long Beach-19 Julius Szalay Ray Delay George Zulkofske Larry McGunnigle Stanley Sucharski John Martarello Charles Kramer ■■■ a J. V. FOOTBALL FROSH FOOTBALL VARSITY BASKETBALL First Row: Bob Poton, Ed Scott, John Moterello. Martin Katz, Howard Speedling, Bob Frozer Second Row: Ruben Collojos, Richie Evoschuck, Cary Puccio, Tom Maxwell, Pot Enos Others not present for pictures: Ray Delay, Mort Rossner, Joe Pepe, Dick McCorthy. BASKETBALL (1952-53) Hicksville 63 Hicksville 57 Hicksville 58 Hicksville 50 Hicksville 61 Hicksville 52 Hicksville 62 Hicksville 72 Hicksville 52 Hicksville 43 Hicksville §5 Hicksville 41 Hicksville 44 Hicksville 47 Hicksville 67 804 Ave 53.9 Manhosset 58 Port Washington 70 St. Dominies 60 Creat Neck 57 Roslyn 39 Farmingdale 42 St. Dominies 46 Westbury 50 Sea Cliff 69 Oyster Bay 33 Farmingdale 31 Westbury 39 Sea Cliff 45 Oyster Bay 64 Roslyn 60 763 Ave. 50.9 RECORD: Won 9. Lost 6 J.V.BASKETBALL Richie Hogon. Roger Kline. Jockie Jorett. Bob Deloy. lot Cittl. Tom Knipfing. Tom Adorns Al Rife, Ronnie Coele, Vic Triolo. Joey Pepe. Bob DeLorenzo, Lou Milivolte This year the boys played twelve games, and won seven. When they stood up against their rivals, they won. It was their second game when they trimmed Sea Cliff, which was a thrill. Oh Happy Day! The boys were really swell. Let’s hope they are good next year. We are very proud of you. Keep it up. Joan Bader, Gerry Bracero, Rosie Froelich, Pat Lenzner, Gwen McCue, Jane Sawyer, Herman Silva, Claudette Slavek, Lorry Stetz, Marcie Yenick. JUNIOR ARSITY Left to Right: Helen Mayors, Sandy Olsen, Liz Chaplin, Shari Walthers, Roberta Lenzner, Pat Pohley, Janet Anselmi, Rose Fenigstein, Goil Fallon, Kate Connolly YEARBOOK STAFF The class of ’53 has taken this opportunity to present their Yearbook in play form. It is sin- cerely hoped that this approach will satisfy both seniors and un- derclassmen. The staff has worked long and hard and look at this book with a glow of pride. It is meant to re present four years of high school and bring to mind all the old friends one had while walking the halls of H. H. S. Editor-in-Chief...........................Claudette Assistant Editor Business Manager........................... Maxine Art Editor Slavek Shirley Saba I Knorr William Cotter Photography Editor.......................Richard Rice Literary Editor.........................Richard Thurer Sen for Editor..................... Barbara Korothy Sports Editors - - - Lillian Kunz, George Zulkofske Advertising Manager....................Denward Collins Subscription Manager----------------Virginia Waters Faculty Advisors................Mr. Knerr, Mr. Adams Typists - - Kate Connolly, Ann Dilworth, Ann McCabe C. Roy Adams Industrial Arts This complete book has been printed in our own shop. Hats off to Mr. Adams and the excellent job he has done. A guide or advisor is always the miracle from nowhere when assistance is really need- ed. Mr. Knerr, his first year in this school, has been as enthusiastic as most of the staff. Arthur |. Knerr Business COMET NEWSPAPER STAFF Editor................ Assistant Editor - - Advertising Manager Feature Editor - - - Boy’s Sports Editor Girl’s Sports Editor Circulation Manager Art Staff - - - - Typists............. ..............Imogene Albrecht ................William Cotter .................Denny Collins ................Edward Brandis ............. Richard Rice ............. Lillian Kunz ...............Shirley Saba I - Herman Silva Or Gayle Reid Ann Di I worth £r Anne McCabe REPORTERS: C. McCue. M Bauer. K. Smith. L Elflein. B. Korothy. C. Slavek. B. Lamoreux. S. Baker. E. Chaplin. K. Connolly. P. Pohley, V. Stewart. C. Marrs. R. Fennigstein. J. Rabin. V. Waters. E. Toton. ). Durkin. A. Bunchuck. S. Crossman. M. Thaler. B. Woodrum, ). Engel. B. Albrecht. A. Zimmet. BAND GLEE CLUB ocie t5i jopgj aoaoti coop-mh AIR RAID SQUAD FIRE SQUAD ADVERTISEMENTS 3 yi exce enc ... RINGS PINS MEDALS CUPS PLAQUES TROPHIES JEWELERS FOR YOUR CLASS RINGS in design craftsmanship and quality iNUfACTUUNG I W E l E I S ii i [ i; [ s LJ U c i ii s i issue . 17 JOHN STREET. NEW YORK 8.N.Y. . mmiieice LEBKUECHER LYNCH, Inc Real Estate Insurance HIcksville 3-1000 - 1020 29 West marie street HICKSVILLE. L. I.. N. Y. Congratulations Seniors High School days are over. A tired old world beckons to you with its work and it’s fun, it’s education and it’s progress. Success to you in this land of opportun- ity. We are proud to have known many of you personally and in the days to come, serve your banking needs as we have so many of our graduates since the year this bank was founded in 1917. Long Island National Hank � f Hioksville, IN’. Y. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 53 APEDA STUDIO, INC. a 212 WEST 48th STREET NEW YORK 19, N. Y. EISEMANN MOTORS, INC. 15 West Marie Street HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK Telephone: HIcksville 3-0900 BOTTO BROS. 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