Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1956 volume:

We fellows of the Hicksville High School Vocational Print Shop arc- proud to have printed the 1956 Comet Yearbook. We are thankful for the ex- perience this job afforded us. Will the Senior Class please accept our efforts and our Congratulations. Offset: Albert Dethlefsen (Head Pressman), Joseph Joosten, Edward Em- mel, Michael Casamassina, Albert Laumenede, James Knipfing, William Nor- man, Thomas McCarthy, Anthony Sullo, William Christian, William Johnson Jerry Moran, Gunther Plate, Barry Kleiss. Letterpress, composition of advertisements and heads: Roland Wenner, Gunther Plate, Michael Casamassina, John Brochart, William Burke, James Knipfing, Paul Hyer. Head Varitypist: William Norman; Assisting: Albert Dethlefsen, Barry Kleiss, Joseph Joosten, Richard Graul, Edward Emmel. Makeup of pages and stripping: In charge Richard Graul, Assisting Ro- land Wenner, William Burke, William Norman, William Johnson. Collating and Binding: Roger Cooney, James Perry, Ray Scobee, and all the A.M. and P.M. Vocational Boys. COMET HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 19 5 6 ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS PRINTED BY HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PRINT SHOP FOREWORD Our Hicksville High School, new and beautiful, has influenced our attitudes toward the future to be hopeful and radiant. Just os the cornerstone of this building was carefully laid, so, we, with the cornerstone of knowledge, have attained a wealth of experience and social development for life. We, the class of 1956, pledge our loyalty to our Alma Mater as we leave to future classes the maintaining of her noble traditions. Board of Education 1. Dr. Wallace E. Lamb 2. Mr. Stanton Miller 3. Mr. Adolph G. Soininen 4. Mr. Joseph F. Cawley 5. Mrs. Emily Waxberg 6. Mrs. Edna Kuhne Sutton 7. Mr. William L. Yocum 8. Mr. Arthur L. Eirich 9. Mr. Milton G. Leavitt 10. Mr. Bertram Crane 11. Dr. W. Donald Walling 12. Mr. Emil J. Szendy (not in picture) Dr. Wallace E. Lamb Superintendent Mr. Stanton Miller Assistant Superintendent Dr. W. Donald Walling Assistant Superintendent Our Principal TO THE CLASS OF 1956: As 1 see it, your high school has a heritage, which you should cherish, the high school’s insistence upon sound scholarship, excellent moral character and its devotion to truth, is a challenge to all its graduates. Young people must be inspired to live lives in accordance with high moral and spiritual standards A belief in God helps to provide the individual with the comfort, fortitude, faith and security which are needed to accept life’s challenges. My few lines in your year book are concerned with your heritage in terms of the life of each of the graduates of the Class of 1956. If American vouth have integrity, excellent moral character, a vision, and a belief in God, we need have no fear for the future. There is a striking relation- ship between the progress of a nation and the vision of its leaders. The diploma you will receive represents the heritage of Hicksville High School. Some of you will find your places in scientific and business fields. We wish you well in your work toward the material prosperity of the nation. Some of you will follow careers in the fields of the humanities, of law, of medicine, of nursing, of teaching of the social sciences, of the ministry. You will have your opportunity to make your lives count. It is my sincere wish that your high school training will aid you in having a vision and in meet- ing the many challenges which lie ahead for the Class of 1956. Mabel R. Farley Principal Our Assistant Principal The diligent effort of our assistant principal, Mr. Horne, has enabled our school to run smoothly and efficiently. His un- failing sincerity and per- serverance have proved Mr. Horne’s capabilities and real friendship to- ward Hicksville High students. Our Office Staff Faculty Business Department Adeline DeCarlo Dolores Eklund Muriel VanOrden Gladys Jenkin (Chairman) Richard Green Arthur Knerr Citizenship Education Mrs. Ann Buttler Miss Gertrude Wetterauer (Chairman) Miss Ellen Simpson Mr. David Frost Mr. Raymond Rusch Mr. Edmund Parlow Mr. Freeman Pearlmutter (not in picture ) English Department Mrs. Kay Fletcher Miss Runhild Wessel Mrs. Hester Easer Miss Bidabee Gloster Miss Viola Wood (Chairman) Mrs. Marian Duffet Mr. Paul Benyei Miss Joan Healy Language Department Miss Helen Underhill Miss Ruby Burt (Chairman ) Miss Runhild Wessel Mrs. Arola Neuman Mr. Samuel Goldberg Health and Physical Education Mr. Chester Jaworski (Director) Miss Gloria Franke Mrs. Ruth Daly Miss Jane Gardner Mr. Edward Petro Mr. Charles Anderson Mr. William McNamara Mathematics Department Mr. Jesse Beller Miss Helen Underhill Mr. Joseph Laucks (Chairman) Mr. Herbert Isaac Science Department Mr. Norman Galembo Mr. Abraham Glass (Chairman) Mr. Glenn Munch Mr. Raymond Burckley Mr. Robert Welden Mr. C. Ray Adams Miss. Lurline Mills Miss. Mildred Clark Mr. Anthony Sanfratello Mr. William Ellsworth Mr. William Strodthoff Vocational Department U . i • Mr. James Wellon Mrs. Florence Weber Miss. Margaret Phelan Mr. Carl Wellon Mr. Peter Rodenrys Miss. Esther Scharer Mr. Anthony Pollera Senior Class Offices President Vice-President Secretary Eugene Hall Richard Mueller Gail Grupp Treasurer Pat Sarle Let us look at our graduation as that of a ship about to depart on a voyage. Lntil this time our ship has been loading a cargo in the form of experience and education. Our ship is now about to sail. How it fares on its voyages through fair and foul will depend upon how well its cargo was absorbed. It is hoped every ship will sail many a long voyage. College AKER, IRENE Oneota State Teachers Colley AQUALINA, LUCILLE Lou New Paltz Teachers College BLYMAN, BEVERLY ”Bev Farmingdale Agricultural B0GLI0L1, RAYMOND Hofstra college CASSESE, MARY Secretary CATALANO, PETER ''Pete” College COLLINS, VILLIAN E. Hill Billy- Coast Guard CONSTANCE, BETTY Beautician COOK, HERBET CARL Herb- Chemical Engineer CONSTANCE, HELEN Beautician CURYK, STEPHEN Steve- Undecided DE VAUL, JOHN J. Jack the Hot Rod Baker DEVLIN, DOLORES ' Lorry Secretary FELLOWS, BARBARA Bob Secretary FERLAZZO, DIANA C. De Secretary FOX, MADELINE Mad Secretary GALLAGHER, RICHARD Richie‘ Aero Nautical Engineering GRAHAM, BRUCE Buzz Navy GRUPP, GAIL ’5« HAHLBOHN, RICHARD Dick” Service HALL, EUGENE College HALLER, THOMAS R. Tom Engineer HORTON, CHARLES College INGINO, JOSEPH Tiny” Undecided KAPLAN, LYNN Undecided KASTEN, EDWARD Jiggs Navy KOLLAR, ARLENE Mama Kollar Nurse LEONARS, KATHLEEN Kay Retailing LEPP, MICHAEL Mike Engineer LETO, MARY ANN Typist LEPORE, VINCENT Vinnie Engineer LE VINESS, THEODORE H. Ted L1BASCI, FRANK College LOEB, HARRIET CAROL Terry College MALLAN, FRANCES Fran” MANOWN, FRED Air Force MARONEY, MARILYN MM Field of Medicine MARTIN, RUSSELL MANGANELLI, ALPHONSE Al Electrical Engineer MAURO, EDWARD Eddie” College MAUS, RICHARD Mousie Navy MEIER, LILY Office Work METAXAS, CHARLES Cbarle ' Mink Farmer MONETTE, ROBERT Bob Lintorgrapher MORRISON, ELEANOR THERESA Technical Secretary MULLER, RICHARD D. College ’5« Elite NELSON, VIRGINIA M. Business School MUENCH, ELLEN M. Secretary NESTOR, WILLIAM Farmingdale Agricultural College NEUMANN, JEAN Jeanne College O’CONNOR, PEGGE Pegs Professional Dancer N1COLINI, JOAN Undecided PANICO, ROSEMARY Rosie OSBORNE, EDWARD Ozzie Long Island National Bank College PEARSALL, LORETTA Secretary QUEEN, MARY ' Queenie” College PENNER, HELEN College ROM, FRANK Undecided ROSELLO, HENRY Hank Electrician A . 3k ROSEN, DIANA Dee' Secretary ’56 ROSEBERY, ALAN CURTIS Law ROWE, JOHN Navy SADLER, LEE ANN Lee-Lee Teacher SANTORO, LOUIS L ouie Air Cadets SIKINGER, PETER EDWARD Undecided SCHULZ, CARL College SHERIN, JOHN 'Johnnie Law Schoo1 SIEMAS, SHIRLEY Shirr Dancer SILVESTRO, ANN Mary- Secret ary ’56 SLADIST, EUGENE Gene College SPICHALSKY, STANLEY Woody SMITH, PATRICIA Pat Airline Hostess SPARACO, THOMAS Tom College SJ EM, LILA Teacher STECK, BARBARA Barb” Piano Teacher TAORMINA, JOESPH College VITA, MARY ANN Nan Secretary ’56 VOHARAS, IRENE Renie Secretary f £2 r «rviu WERNEBERG, IONE FRANCES Pokey New Paltz State Teacher College WILLIAMS, BARRY Chemist WILLIAMSON, CLAIRE Undecided WILSON, CHARLES F. Chuck Commercial Pilot YEE, JUDY Nursing School ZIMMERLI, ROBERT Bobbo ’ College Buonagura, Joseph Travers, Margaret Becker, Edward Riley, Lewis Judd, Brian Wintersaler, Robert Senior Directory ACKERMAN. LEONA ARLINE Lee” Glee Club 1.2.3.4; Section Captain 3.4; All State Music Fes- tival; Chorus 3; All State Competition 2.3.4; Chimes of Nor- mandy Fortune Teller Red Mill Down in The Val- ley ; Hi-Y Club 4; F T.A. Club 3. Secretary 4. Dramatics Club. Club Representative 4; Service Club 3.4; Softball 3. Basketball 4. Booster's Club 3. Local Honor Society 1.2.3.4; National Honor Society 3.4; Hallcop; Comet Newspaper; Year book; Committee Jr Si Sr. Prom; Variety Show 2.3,4; Sopho more Variety Show; Latin Play 1; Senior Play. Daisy Chain. College-Foreign Service or Music AKER. IRENE Hockey 1; Tennis 1; Sophmore Variety Show; Comet News- paper 1.2.3.4; Hall Cop 4. Latin Club 4. Oneota State Teachers University-Grade School Teacher ALLGEIER. ROGER Rog chemical Engineer Local Honor Society 1; Intra-Mural Basketball 4; Sportsmen Club 4. Fire Squad 4. Hall Cop 4 ANDJEYSKY. ALEXANDER College-Pratt Air Raid Squad 4; Hall Cop 4; Baseball 4 AQUALINA, LUCILLE Lou College-New Paltz - Teaching Daisy Chain 2. Committee Junior Prom 2; Honor Roll 1,2,3,4; Christmas play 4; Hockey 4; Bowling 4; Tumbling 4; Safe Driving Club 4; Committee Senior Ball 4; Dramatic Club 4; Service Club 3.4; Senior Play Committee 4; Latin Play 1; Boosters Club 1. Secretary Local Honor Society 4; Comet Newspaper 2 ARESON, LESTER Cross Country 2.3; Baseball 1.4; Safe Driving Club; Fire Squad; Track 2; Escort; Intra-mural Basketball 4 AKT1IOFER. ROBERT JOHN Bob Football 4; Bowling 2,3,4, Golf 1.2,3.4; Basketball 1; Band Chorus 1.2.3.4; Key Club 3.4; Vice President 4; Biology Club 2; Variety Show 2.4 Air Raid Squad 4; Local Honor Roll 1.2.3.4; Committee Jr. Prom; Chorus Operetta 1.2.3.4 AUER. RICHARD Dick College-Electrical Engineer Fire Squad BALDWIN. DAVID Dave Air Force or College Hall Cod: Fire Squad; Safe Driving Club BARF1TT, GEORGE College Air Raid Squad BARNA. ARLINE. T. Little One Basketball 2,3.4; Soft Ball; Hall Cop I.B.M. School or Housewife BARS CASK AS, GEORGE Farmingdale Agricultural Intra-Mural Basketball 4; Fire Squad 4; Hall Cop 4 BAUER. ROBERTA Bobbie Physical Education Teacher Hockey 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Softball 1.2.3.4; Volley- ball 1.2.3; Tennis 1.2; Track 1; Archery 1.3; Bowling 4; Leader's Club 2.3; Pres. 4; Committee Winter Carnival 2.3 4; Sports Nite Co-Capt. 3.4; Hall Cop; Hi-Y Play 2; Boosters Club 2.3.4. BECKER. EDWARD College BURNING. PHEBE, E. Secretary Honor Roll 1.2.3.4; Daisy Chain 2; Variety Show 3.4; Hall Cop 4; Comet Yearbook 4; Comet Newspaper 3.4; Mother Si Daughter Nite 4; Usher for Senior Play 4. BLOEI'll. PHILIP Phil Interior Decorating Art Club %4; Fire Squad; Hall Cop; Stage Crew. BLYMAN. BEVERLY Bev Junior Red Cross 1.2.3.4; Local Honor Roll 1.2.3,4; Daisy Chain; Latin Play; Committee for Jr. Prom; Senior Christmas Play; Hall Cop; Safe Driving Club; Committee for Senior Prom; Senior Play; Committee Mother Si Daughter Nite. Farmingdale Agricultural-Dental Hygenist BOGLIOLI, RAYMOND Hofstra College Safe Driving Club 4; Fire Squad 4; Air Raid Squad 4; J. V. Basketball 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Local Honor Society 1.4; Baseball 4; Hall Cop. BOOS. ERNES W. Eamie Variety Show 4; Intra-Mural Basketball 4; Hall Cop; Air Raid Squad; Christmas Play 4; Stage Crew; Committee for Senior- Ball; Local Honor Society 4. BORMANN. WILLIAM BUI Military or Naval Academy Football 1.2.4; Basketball 3; Baseball 4; Firesquad; HaU Club Air Raid Squad- Intra-Mural Basketball; Driving Club. BRADY. JAMES BRUUN. PATRICIA Pat Secretary Local Honor Society 1,3.4; VoUey Ball 1.2,3,4; Bowling 4; J.V.Cheering 3; Varsity Cheering 4; Jr. PromCbmmittee3;Sec- retary of Safe Driving Club 4; Hall Cop. BYRNE. MARY Nurse Glee Club; F.N.A.; Hall Cop CANHAM. MARTHA Martie Clerk Secretary Home Room Vice President 2; Glee Club 2; Tenni s 2; News- paper 2.3; Hall Cop 4; Bowling 4. CARBONARO. BEATRICE L. Bunny Buyer Variety Show Usher 3.4; Hall Cop 4; Comet Newspaper 3.4; CASSESE, MARY Secretary Christmas Play 4; Dancing Club 4; Hall Cop 4; Basketball 4; Betty Crocker Award CATALANO. PETER Pete the Navy Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop CIMINO. PHILIP Phil Marines Air Raid; Fire Squad n A RJk I� Al l COLLIER. CAROLE Beautician Archery 1.2.3; Tumbling 2.3.4; Hi-Y Club 2.3.4; COLLINS. WILLIAM E. “Hill Billy Coast Guard Senior Christmas Play; Hall Cop; Fire Squad; CONSTANCE. BETTY Beautician Dancing; Ifcsketball CONSTANCE. HELEN Beautician Basketball COOK. HERBERT CARL Herb Chemical Engineering Key Club; Local Honor Society 1.2.3.4; Hall Cop ;Air Raid Squad; Fire Squad; Biology Club 2; Oratorical Contest; Jr. Prom. Sr. Ball Committee; Vice President Ifcme Room 4; Re- porter 2. CURYK. STEPHEN Steve DE VAUL, JOHN J. J®ck The Hot Rod Football 1.2.3.4; Fire Squad 1; Hall Cop 4; Air Raid 4; Stage Crew 4- Baker or Upholstry Trimmer DEVLIN. DOLORES Lorry Secretary Volley Ball 2; Home Room Vice President 3; Glee Club 3; Basketball 4; Tumbling 4; Hall Cop 4. DOLD, LEONIE Lee Nurse Bowling; Tenni s; Baseball; Nurses Club DONLON. WILLIAM Doolittle Navy Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Safe Driving dub; DUNEFSKY, HARVEY M. Slo-Mo-Shiin' • Hoistra- Doctor Key.Club. Varsity Club. Variety Show 4; Track, Cross Coun- try. Football 4; Intramural Basketball DYCKMAN. ROSEMARY School Majorette 1.2,3; Softball; Basketball; Stage Crew 2. EGERTER. WILLIAM F. JR. Wild Bill Service Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop; Safe Driving dub; EL WOOD. VIRGINIA Ginny Secretary Secretary of Jr. Home-room 3; Christmas Play 4; Dancing Club 4; Senior Play 4; Hall Cop 4; Basketball 4; Bowling 4. ESTRADA FRANK Safe Driving.club; Cross Country 2; Track 3; Football 4; - Basketball 1.2.3.4. ETZEL, DOLORES E. Dee Secretary Local Honor Society 2.3; Daisy Chain 2; Hall Cop 4. FAVER. MARTIN Marty College Golf team; Color Guard; All Stars Basketball Team FEE. ROSEMARY Plattsburg-Nurse Twirling Squad 1,2,3,4; Daisy Chain; Red Cross Representa- tive 1,2,3.4; Hall Cop 4; Variety Show; F.N.A.; Vice Pres.; Archery 1,2; Local Honor Society; Christmas Play; Jr. Prom Committee. FELLOWS. BARBARA “Bob Secretary Reporter 1,2; Hall Cop. FERLAZZO. DIANA C. De Secretary Christmas Play; Hall Cop. FICHTER, RICHARD Construction Technolgy Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Driving Club; Air Raid Squad; Intra- mural Basketball FITZSIMMONS, J AMES College- Engineer Local Honor Society 1.2,3,4; Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop; FORT, PATRICIA “Pat Secretary Hall Cop 4; Basketball 4; FOX. MADELINE Mad Secretary Honor Society 1,2; Daisy Chain 2. Bowling 4; Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Christmas Play; Hall Coo; Committee Sr. Ball. FURLONG, WILFRID woafih Motorcycle Mechanic HaU Cop; Air Raid Squad GALLAGHER, RICHARD Richie Aerb Nautical Engineering Track 2; Football 3,4; Stage Crew 4. Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop; Home Room Pres. 3.4; Senior Ball Committee; Air Plane Club; Christmas Play _ tl GARRETT, SUZANNE Susie College Honor RoU 1,2,3; Daisy Chain 2; SoftbaU 2,3; Hockey 4; Vol- leyball 4; Hi-Y 3.4; Glee Club; Sec 4; Yearbook 4; Tennis 4; nior Ball Committee IUCK, CHARLES J. Chuck Electronics dBSON, JULIA MARY Julie Mt. Holyoke College Asst. Editor of Comet Yearbook; Hockey 4; HaU Cop; Hi-Y Local Honor Society-; Leaders Club; National Honor Society Basketball; Variety Show; Glee Club; Safe Driving Club; Senior Play: Senior Ball Committee GOODMAN. EMIT GRAHAM. BRUCE “Buzz� � Navy Fire Squad GRl PP. GAIL “Gaileo College Hockey 3,4; Volleyball 3; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Tennis 3,4; Captain Tumbling 2,3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Bowling 4; Archery 2.3; Capt. J.V. Cheering 2; Varsity Cheering 3,4; Leader's Club 2.3.4; Secretary 4; Winter Carnival Committee 2,3,4. GUERRIERE. LOUS J. Lou Engineer GLIGL1ANO, PATRICIA Patti-Ann Nursing School Basketball 3,4; Softball 3,4; Hockey 4; Volleyball 4; Leader’s Club 4; Sr. Ball Decorating 3,4: Sjorts Nite Capt. of Orange Team 4; J.V.Cheering 4; Hi-Y 3 4; Archery 3.4; J.V.Cheering Capt. 4: Tennis 3.4; Bowling 4; Hall Cop 4; Local Honor Society GULJORD, BARBARA Bobbie Secretary Hockey 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Volleyball 1; Softball 1,2; J.V. Cheering 2; Varsity Cheering 3,4; Arnold Constable Model 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Sr Ball Committee; Variety Show 3; Lo- cal Honor Society 3.4. HAULBOII.N, RICHARD Dick Service Bowling 4; Band 1,2.3,4; Glee Blub 1,2; Fire Squad 4; Air Raid Squad 4; Hall Cop 4; Varsity Club 4; Comet Newspaper Staff; Jr. Prom Committee; Sr. Ball Committee; Variety Show 3 safe Driving Club 4 HALL, EUGENE College Local Honor Society 1,2,3.4; National Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 3,4; Fire Squad Co-Captain 4; Senior Class Pres.; Cross Country 3:Baseball 3.4 HALLER. THOMAS R. Tom Engineer Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop; Comet Yearbook Staff; Printing of Yearbook '55; Biology Club; Senior Ball Committee HENKEL, RITA Secretary Softball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Christmas Play: Soph. Show; Yearbook; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Play; Hall Cop HICKEY STEW H1SCHE,' DORIS S. Commerical Teacher Local Honor Society; Softball 3,4; Volleyball 4; Basketball 4; Hi-Y; Daisy Chain; Senior Christmas Play; Yearbook; Hall Cop; Vice-Pres. of Home Room 4; Senior Ball Committee; F.T.A. HORNE. WILLIAM HORTON, CHARLES College Soccer 2; Football 4; Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 4 HUTCHINSON, MARGARET Peggy Secretary or Wave Glee Club 2; Tennis 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Usher for Music Concerts; Badminton 1 ILLER. KATHLEEN “Kay Journalist INGI.NO, JOSEPH Tiny Undecided Fire Squad; Air Raid Squad JANKOWSKI. JOHN Jay College Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Fire Squad 4; Plays- The Fortune Tel- ler - Red Mill ; Track 2 JENUIJS, DONALD J. D.J. Army Basketball; Stage Crew JESSER, BARBARA JOSEPH. MARY KALFUR. EILEEN Mickey Archerty;Variety Show 2,3; Christmas Show 4; Hockey 3; Vol- leyball 2; Local Honor Society 1,4; Hall Cop 4; Dramatic Club 4; Softball 3; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball Committee Gettysburg College Medical Research KAPLAN. LYNN KASTEN. EDWARD Jiggs Navy Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop KELLEY, J.AMES “Jimmy College Senior Homeroom President; Vice-Pres. Glee Club; JV Basket- ball; Varsity Football; Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop KLETECKA, RICHARD Academy of Aeronautics Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop, Stage Crew KOLLAR. ARLENE Mama Kollar Local Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Red Cross Representative 1,2,3 4 Hall Cop 4; F.N.A. Nurse at Methodist Hospital of Brooklyn KOZIUK, PATRICIA Pat College Glee Club 2,3,4; Sec 3. Pres. 4; F.T.A. 3,4; Dramatic Club 4; Vice Pres. Dramatic Club; Band 4; Local Honor Society 1,2,3 - 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Daisy Chain; Girls State Repre- sentative 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Student Christmas Play4; Hockey 1,4; Archery 4;Hall Cop; Bowling 4; Booster Club 3, 4; Comet Newspaper 2,3,4; All State 2. Variety Show 3; Homeroom Secretary 1 Vice-Pres 2.3; Pres. 4; Miss Arnold Constable Contest; Plays: Fortune Teller 2; Red Mill 3; Down in the Valley 4; Vice-Pres. of Jr. Class; Spring Concert 2.3.4 KUHL, JANET D. Business School Hall Cop; Christmas Play; Yearbook; Secretary of Homeroom; Typing Club Secretary LA CAGNIN, JUDITH Judy College Biology Club; Christmas Play; Tennis Archery; General Science Club; Glee Club; Chemistry Lab Asst. Program Committee; French Contest; Local Honor Society LAMOURELX, CLAIR A. Nursing Hockey 1.2,3.4; Volleyball 1.2; Tennis 1,2 4 Archery 1.2; F.N.C. 2nd Vice-Pres. 4; Biology Club 2; Dramatic Club; Christ- mas Play Committee Chairman 4; Local Honor Society l; Hall Cop 4: Safe Driving Club 4 LAN ZONE, BARBARA Hot Rod Elementary School Teacher F.T.A; Glee Club 1,4; Honor Roll 1,4; Hockey 4; Volleyball 4; Hostess for Men's Booster Nite-Committee for Sr. Ball; Spring Concert Committee-Chairman. Tennis4. Softball 4, LEON ARD. KATHLEEN “Kay Retailing Basketball 4: Escort 3; Sr. Prom Committee 4; Archery 4 LEONICK, JAMES Undecided Fire Sauad LEPORE, VINCENT Yinnie Engineering Hall Cop; Air Raid Squad; Band 3; Key Club; Baseball 4 LEPP, MICHAEL Mike Engineering Key Club; Hall Cop; Air Raid Squad; Intra-Mural Basketball Homeroom Reporter 4; Local Honor Society LETO. MARY ANN Typist Yearbook 4; Christmas Play; Hall Cop LE VINESS, THEODORE II. Ted College Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball; Varsity Baseball; Hall Cop Air Raid Squad LIB ASCI, FRANK College Baseball 1,2; Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Comet Newspaper 1,2,3,4; Comet Yearbook Staff; Glee Club 4; Sect. Safe Driving Club; Vice-Pres. of Freshman Homeroom LOEB, HARRIET CAROL Terry College Leaders Club 3,4; Newspaper 2,3; Editor 4; Hockey 2.3.4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Softball 2,3,4; Homeroom Pres. 4; S.C.A. Re- porter 4; F.T.A. Vice-Pres.3; Pres. 4; Jr. Prom; Sr. Ball Com- mittee 3 4; Hi-Y 2; Sports Nite 2.3,4; Yearbook; Tennis 4: Daisy Chain 2; Escort 3; Service Club 3,4; Honor Society; Sr. Christmas Play LONGARO, JOAN M ARIAN “Joanie Horstra College Black Team Cheerleading 3; Hockey 1; Volleyball 1.2,3,4; Basketball 4; Hall Cop; Safe Driving Club 4; JV Cheerleading; Bowling; Local Honor Society LORENZO, LORETTA “Butch Model Hockey 3; Volleyball 2; Softball 2; Jr. Prom Committee 3; MACKENZIE. AUDREY “Kitty Beautician MALLAN, FRANCES Fran Housewife Local Honor Society 1; Jr. Prom Committee; Hall Cop; Orange Team Cheering 4; MANGANEELI, ALPHONSE Al Electrical Engineer Hall Cop; Baseball; Safe Driving Club; Math-lete Club; Fire - Squad MANOWN. FRED Air Force Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Variety Show 4; Biology Club 2. MARONEY, M ARILYN MM Field of Medicine Hockey 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soft- ball 1,2; Archery 1,3,4; Tennis 1,2; Track l; Badminton 1,2; Dramatic Club 4; Sr. Ball Committee 4; Jr. Prom Committee 3;- Sclence Club 4; Newspaper Advertising Ed. 4; Booster Club 1.2.3; Safe Driving Club 4; Variety Show; Latin Play 1 MARTIN, RUSSELL Navy Local Honor Society 1; Fire Squad 4 MAI KO. EDW ARD Eddie College Glee Club: Air Raid Squad; Pres, of Safe Driving Club MAUS. RICHARD Mousie Navy Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Track l; Safe Driving Club MC CARTHY. PATRICIA “Pal Telepnone Company Bowling 4; Christmas Play 4; Archery 4; MCGUNNIGLE, CHARLES' ‘Charlie Navv then Cdllege Football 4; Baseball 4; Fire Squad; Hall Cop; Latin Club; Bowling Team; Intra-Mural Basketball 3,4; JV Baseball 1.3; Basketball 1.2 MCTAV1SH, JUDITH ANN “Judy Catherine Gibbs Glee Club; Archery; Hall Cop; Variety Show MEIER. LILY Office Work Hockey 1.2,4; Biology Club 2; Tennis 1,2.3,4; Riding Club 4; Local Honor Society 1; Newspaper 1,2; Hall Cop 4 METAXAS. CHARLES “Charlie Mink Fanner Intra-Mural Basketball: Stage Crew MOLESE, H ARRIET “Hat Twirling l; Archery l; Variety Show; Hi-Y 2,3; Homeroom Pres. 1,2; Local Honor Society l; Glee Club 2; Varsity Cheerleader 2; Fortune Teller:2-Co-Capt. JV Cheerleaders 4; Bowling 4 Chairman Mothers Daughter Nite; Hofstra-Liberal Arts Major in Held of Dramatics MOLTZEN, HENRY “llank College for Navigation Glee Club; Fire Squad; Hall Cop; Christmas Play; Sr. Play; Model Airplane Club; Folk Square Dance Club; Operetta MONETTE. BOB LIntorgrapher MORRISON, ELEANOR THERESA FJlie’Technical Secretary Daisy Chain 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Hall Cop 4; Volley ball 4; Christmas Play; National Society 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Subscriptions MUENCII, ELLEN M. Secretary Hockey 3,4; Softball 1,2,3.4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Bowling 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Leaders Club 3 4; Treasurer 4; Yearbook Staff; Jr. Prom Committee; Sr. Ball Committee; Hall Cop; Volleyball 1,2,3.4; Winter Carnival Committee 3,4 MILLER. RICHARD D. College Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2; Track 3,4; Sr. Class Vice-Pres; Co-Capt. of Fire Squad; Hall Cop; Home- room Reporter l; Homeroom Pres. 3; Key Club; Yearbook Staff; Safe Driving Club NELSON, VIRGINIA M. Business School Hall Cop; Volleyball 4; Bowling 4; Swimming 2 NESTOR. WILLIAM Fire Squad Farmingdale Agricultural Technical Institute NEUMANN, JEAN -Jeanne ' Honor Roll; Daisy Chain 2; Escort 3; Hockey 2.3.4; Softball 2; Tennis 2; Volleyball 4; Basketball 3; F.T.A. 3 4; Treasurer 4; Hi-Y 2.3,4; Leader’s Club 4; Glee Club 3; Vice-'Pres. 4; News- paper 3,4; Yearbook Staff; Co-Chairman Mother Daughter Nite; Tennis 4; Softball 4; Sr. Ball Committee 4 College, Elementary School Teacher N1COLINI, JOAN O’CONNOR. PEGGE “Pegs” Professional Dancer , Teacher Variety Show 3,4; Dramatic Club; Safe Driving; Local Honor Society; Newspaper; OLIVERI, JAMES “Jim” Service Air Raid Squad; Hall Cop OLSEN, RUTH LILLIAN “Ruthie” Executive Secretary Comet Yearbook Staff; Badminton 2; Local Honor Society 1,2. 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3; Daisy Chain 2; Variety Show 3; Jr. Prom Decorating Committee 3; Homeroom Reporter 3; Secretary 4 OSBORNE, EDWARD ‘Ozzie” College Local Honor Soc. 1,3,4; Football 2,3.4; Track 3,4; Key Club 3, 4; Pres. 4; Prom Committee 3; Mathematical Assn, of America Award 3; Fire Squad 4; Hall Cop 4; Mathletics 4; Intramural- Basketball 4; Escort 3; Yearbook Ed. 4; Sr. Ball Committee. PAN ICO. ROSEMARY “Rosie” Long Island National Bank Hall Cop 4 PARKER, JUDITH ANN “Judy” Housewife Badminton 2; Archery 1.2; Bowling 4; Tennis l; Escort 2.3 PAULUS. GEORGE PAVLICEK, ANNA MARY “Ann” College - - New Paltz Variety Show 4; Local Honor Soc. 1,2,3.4; National Honor Soc.; 3.4; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Tumbling 1.2.3; Tennis 1,2.3,4; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Biology Club 2; Sr. Prom Committee; Riding Club- V Hall Cop 4; Christmas Play 4; Escort 3 PEARSALL. LORETTA Secretary Basketball 4; Hall Cop PENNER, HELEN French Play 2; Local Honor Soc.; Biology Club; Red Cross Re- presentative 1,2,3.4; Glee Club 2.3,4; N.L.S.S.; All State; Art Ed. Comet Newspaper; Jr. Prom Committee; Tennis 1; Variety Show 4; “Red Mill” Fortune Teller ’; F.T.A. QUEEN, MARY “Queenle” College -- Teacher F.T.A. 3; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Home Room Secretary 4 RAUSCH. ROBERT “Bob” College - Pre-Engineering Golf 2,3,4; Capt 4; Key Club 3,4; Bowling 4. Hall Cop RE1CHLE, GEORGE “Georgie” Navy Track 3,4; Cross Country 3; Fire Squad RILEY. LOUIS College RITTER, MILDRED “Millie” Business School Hall Cop; Basketball; Glee Club; School Secretary' l; English Club; Spanish Club ROM, FRANK Air Raid Squad ROSEBERY, ALAN CURTIS Law Chorus 1,2; JV Basketball 2.3; Key Club 3; Air Raid Squad 4; Local Honor Society 1,2.3.4 ROSELLO, HENRY “Hank” Electrician Air Raid Squad ROSEN, DIANA “Dee” Secretary Senior Play; Bowling; Christmas Play ROWE. JOHN Navy j _ Football 3; Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Senior Play; Safe Driving Club SADLER, LEE ANN “Lee-Lee” Teaching Hockey 1.2.3.4; Volleyball 1.2.3,4; Archery 1,4; Tennis 1.2,3,4;- Basketball 1,2.3,4; Bowling 4; Softball l,2,3,4;Local Honor So- ciety 1,3.4; Hi-Y 1,2; Chaplain 3; Vice-Pres. 4; Leader’s Club 2,3; Vice-Pres. 4; Booster Club 2,3; Pres. 4; Newspaper Girls Sports Ed. 4; Yearbook; Jr Sr. Prom Committees; Homeroom- Pres. 2; Homeroom Reporter 3; Christmas Play 4; Senior Play; Hall Cop 4; Variety Show 4; Track l; Tumbling 1.2,3.4; Safe Driving Club; Glee Club 3 SANTORO, LOUIS “Louie ’ Air Cadet3 Fire Squad SARLE, PAT “Herman” College Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,3; Baseball 1,2.3.4; Christmas- Play; Senior Play; Yearbook; Comet Newspaper; Sr. Class Of- ficer; Local Honor Soc. l; Home-room Pres. 1,4;Jr. Prom Com- mittee; Sr. Ball Committee; Bowling 4; Hall Cop 4; Intra-Mural Basketball SAVAGE, REGINA C. Secretary Vice-Pres. Homeroom 3; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Dancing Club; Hall Cop 4; Basketball 4; Safe Driving Club 4 SCALZETTI. JULIE Art Teacher Local Honor Soc. 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4; National Honor Soc. 3,4; Ten- nis 1,2,3,4; Softball 2,3; Archery 4; Basketball 4; Volleyball 4; Jr. Prom Committee; Hi-Y 4; F.T.A.; Model for Arnold Con- stable 4; Art Ed. Comet Yearbook 4; Homeroom Secty. 1.3 Girls Leader’s Club 4; Sr. Play; Sr. Ball Committee; Service Club 3.4; Play - “Fortune Teller” 2; Booster Club 4; Art Exhibition A- ward 3; French Award l. Junior Red Cross 1.2,3,4;Glee Club 2 3.4; Biology Club 2 SCIIAAL, HAROLD F. College Football Team; Hall Cop; Air Raid Squad; Intra-Mural Basket- ball Team SCHELLHAMMER, DONNA “Don” Dental Hygienist Christmas Play 4: Hall Cop; Softball 3 SCHERIFF, GEORGE “Marshall” t Siheer in Air Force Variety Show l; Hall Cop 4; Fire Squad 4; Safe Driving Club 4; Air Raid Squad 4 - 1.2.3; Variety Society 1,3,4; Hall SCIIL1GTING, RUTIIELLEN “Ruthie” College Mother Daughter Nite Chairman 4; Latin Play 1; Hi-Y 2; Glee Club; rFortune Teller” 2; Local Honor Society 1,2,3,4;Archery; ‘Tennis 2; Jr Prom and Sr. Ball Committee; Newspaper 4; Daisy- Chain 2; Variety Show 4; Volleyball 3.4; Basketball 3,4; Soft- ball 3 4; Tumbling 3,4; JV Cheerleader 3;Varsity Cheerleader Leader’s Club 3.4; Sr. Plav Hall Con d SCHULZ, ARTHUR “Artie” College Key Club; Safe Driving Club; Yearbook Staff; Sr. Ball Com- mittee; Jr. Prom Committee; Jr. Escort; Intra-Mural Basketball Fire Squad; Air Raid Squad; Sr. Play; Biology Club Z Hall Cop SCHULZ. CARL College Basketball 1,3,4; Football 4; Cross Country 2.3; Fire Squad 4; Key Club 3.4; safe Driving Club 4; Track 2; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Senior Ball; Junior Escort; Hall Cop 4; Baseball 1,4 Bio- logy Club; Varsity Club 4 SIIERIN, JOHN “Johnnie” Law School Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Homeroom Pres; S.C.A. member; Comet Staff; Varietv Show SIEMAS, SHIRLEY “Shirl” Dancing and Marriage Dramatic Club S1KINGER. PETER EDWARD SILVESTRO. ANN “Mary” Secretary SJEM, LILA Teaching Glee Club l,2.3.4; Latin Play 1; Daisy Chain 2; Local Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Hall Cop; Biology Club 2; F.T.A.; Dramatic Club 4; Christmas Play 4; Variety Show 3.4; Comet Newspaper 2,3.4; Hockey 4; Jr. Prom and Sr. Ball Committee; Softball 4; Operetta 1,2.3,4; Bowling 4; Girls Glee Club 4; Oratorical Con- test 4; Hi-Y SL.ADISII, EUGENE “Gene” College Baseball 2.3,4; Football 1,2; Track 1,2; Air Raid Squad; Hall Cod: Home Room President SMITfl, PATRICIA “Pat” Airline Hostess Home Room Reporter 2; Local Honor Society 3 SPARA CO, THOMAS “Thom” College Basketball 2.3.4; Baseball 2.3,4; Hall Cop 4; Air Raid Squad 4 SPICHALSKY, STANLEY “Woody” Navy Hall Cop; Fire Squad; Speech Club STECK. BARBARA “Barb” Piano Teacher Volleyball 1,2; Tennis 2; Hockey 3; Softball Show 4; Daisy Chain 2; F.T.A.; Local Honor Junior Prom Committee SUCHARSKI. ROBERT “Poo” Deep Sea 1,1 ver TAORMINA. JOSEPH College Fire Squad; Pres. Freshman Homeroom; Vice-Pres. 2,3; Cop; Safe Driving Club Vice President THIEME, FRANK Designer for Villiars European Road racer. TIDEBERG, LUCILLE “Lucy” Marriage and Bible College Tennis 4; Local Honor Society l: Christmas Play TOSCANO. ROSE “Row” Toacher College Hi-Y 4 . TRAVERS, MARGARET “Peggy” Opera Singer Bowling; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Hi-Y; JV Cheerleader 3 VANDERHOVEN. CAROL „ . VITA, MARY ANN “Nan” Secretary Housewife JV Cheerleader 2; Variety Snow; Jr. Prom Sr. Ball Committee VOHARAS. IRENE “Renie” Secretary Softball 1,2; Hockey 2.3; Glee Club 2,3; Homeroom Officer 2.3; Class Secty' 3; Varsity Cheering; Hi-Y; Leader’s Club “Red Mill” 3; Variety Show 3; “Fortune Teller”; Band 1,2,3; Spring Concert 2,3; Tumbling 3; Hall Cop; Glee Club Section Capt. 3; Honor Society 3: Escort WEEKS. BETTY LOl “Betty ” Dental Hygienist (College) WEISS, KATHERINE “Kay” Bookkeeper Hall Cop; Bowling WELLER. ERIC “Chum” Drew University Chorus 1.2,3,4; Band 3; President 4; Key Club 3,4; Comet Newspaper Co-Ed. 4; Class President 2,3; S.C.A. President 4 ; Vice-Pres. 3; Basketball 1; Local Honor Society 1,2.3.4; Na- tional Honor Society 3.4; Variety Show; Operetta WERNEBURG, IONE FRANCES “Pockey” Hockey 2,3.4; Volleyball 4; Softball 1,3.4; Local Honor Society 1.2,3.4; Hi-Y 2.3.4; Secty 4; Jr. Red Cross 1.2.3,4; Jr. Prom Sr. Ball Committee; Dramatic Club 4; Safe Driving Club 4; Yearbook 4; Daisy Chain 2; Christmas Play 4; Sr. Play'; Comet Newspaper 4; Hall Cop 4; Booster Club 2,3,4 t m u New Paltz State Teachers College (Elementary School Teacher) WILLIAMS. RARR Chemist „ , Hall Cop; Science Club; Fire Squad; Air Raid Squad; Safe Driving Club WILLIAMSON. CLAIRE Undecided Hockey 2.3; Tennis 2,3; Booster Club 4 WILSON. CHARLES F. “Chuck” Commercial Pilot Band; Christmas Play; Glee Club; Homeroom Pres.; Intra-Mural Basketball; Captain; Dance Band; Fire Squad; Hall Cop; Safe Driving Club: Dramatics Club; Senior Ball Committee Wl.NTERSALER. ROBERT “Winterliumper” College YEE, JUDY Nursing YEVOLI, LOUIS “Lewie” URI College Football ZEMBRASKI. ROBERT “Z” College . , _ . Basketball 1,2.3.4; Football 4; Band 1.2; Fire Squad 4; Safe Driving Club 4; Key Club 4; Jr. Prom Sr. Ball Committee; Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Homeroom Pres. 3; Mathletes 4; Escort Hall Cop; Baseball 4; Biology Club 2; Chemistry 2; Z1MMERL1, ROBERT “Bobbo” College Air Raid Squad; Band 1.2.3.4; Dance Band 1.4; Hall Cop “REMARKABLE INCIDENT A T CARSON CORNERS” Characters Df. Caldwell Mrs. Caldwell Mr. Prince Mrs. Prince Mr. Rogers Mrs. Rogers Mr. Woodbridge Mrs. Woodbridge Mr. Wright Mrs. Wright Mr. McGinnis Mrs. McGinnis Miss Frank Mr. Kovalesky Eugene Hall Rita Henkel Lewis Riley Ruthellen Schlicting Ernest Boos Harriet Molese Henry Moltzen Pat Koziuk Pat Sarle Beverly Blyman Arthur Schulz Lila Sjem Pat Guigliano Eric Welle Bob McGinnis Bert Hendricks Elizabeth Wright Janet Carol Madge Tommy Prince Alice Woobridge Susan Caldwell Joey Rogers Bill McGinnis Painter James Kelly Charles Wilson Gail Grupp Leona Ackerman Roberta Bauer Julie Gibson Rodert Arthofer lone Werneburg Lee Sadler William Horne Ed Osborne Joe Taormina SENIOR CLASS OF 1956 PRESENTS REMARKABLE INCIDENT A T CARSON CORNERS llickfiville High School March ttth and 8lh The senior play, The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners”, presented on March 8 and 9, was a completely different type of show from those given in previous years. Instead of the usual comedy, the class of ’56 presented a drama which was adapted from television. The play had a very intriguing plot. It seemed that a group of high school students felt that one of their classmates had been pushed, instead of having accidentally fallen from the school fire escape. They decided to bring the issue into the light by having a trial and prov- ing that the janitor was the murderer. As the play unfolded, however, many other respectable people were shown to be partially responsible for the boy’s death. Mr. Rusch, who directs the senior play each year, has wanted to do a show of this type for some time. His giving up his free afternoons and evenings to work with the seniors made the show a success financially as well as entertainment wise. Besides this, the play carried a message to the audience. It tried to point out that if one shirks his responsibilities he can never tell what may happen because of it. Sitting (left to right): Pat Koziuk Rita Henkel Ruthellen Schilicting Beverly Blyman Lila Sjem Harriet Molese Standing: Henry Moltzen Gene Hall Lewis Riley Pat Sarle Arthur Schulz Ernest Boos James Kelly Eric Weller Bobbie Bauer Charles Wilson Julie Gibson Lee Sadler Ed Osborne Leona Ackerman Pat Guigliano Joe Taormina Gail Grupp Julie Scalzetti (Student Director) Bob Arthofer lone Werneburg Bill Horne Nicest Couple Pat Guigliano Eric Weller Best Looking Barbara Guijord Charles Horton i Most Cooperative Pat Koziuk Eugene Hail Charming Personality Harriet Molese Frank Estrada i Best Dressed Jean Neumann John Sherin Roberta Bauer Robert Zembraski Gail Grupp Eric Weller lost photogenic iBarbara Guljord Charles McGunnigle Best dancers Peggy O'Connor George paulus Best figure and physi u Ruthellen Schlicting George Pau us Lee Sadler Frank Estrada e Leona Ackerman Eric Weller Richard Hahlbohn Here we are, the class of ’56, graduating from a brand new school. It is indeed an honor to be the first graduating class; in this sense we will always be remembered. Our new school is a superb edifice constructed with purpose and care. As we stop for a moment of reflection we find that we forgot something. Oh yes, we certainly have! What about the old high school That definitely deserves a large space in our book of memories. Most of us spent five wonder- ful years, the best years of our lives in that old school. Don’t you remember the old halls? Oh! how can you forget the old cafeteria where we used to eat our ice cream sandwiches after school? Remember the gym which could be con- verted into a heavenly setting for a prom or a ball? Just as quickly as it could be turned in- to a hall big enough to withstand the cheers of hundreds of girls and boys cheering for their teams at a Sportsnite event or a basketball game. The hands of the great clock in the tower will always remain at 12:30 for that was the end of our school day. We left at 12:30 and watched the Junior High students flock into the building as though a great dam had just burst. Do you remember how small they looked to us? We had to walk down the halls with our heads bowed, not because we were sad, but rather we were afraid to step on one of those small students. No we will never forget the old high school. It is as much a part of our memories as is this wonderful new building that we are now leaving. Junior Class Officers, 1957 President Vice President Brooke Nelson Alice Sitler The Juniors lead a goodly life. As we’re so often told; The Sophomores are too young by far, and the Seniors are too old. The Junior doesn’t have to be, A credit to his school; He’s much too old to fool. Treasurer Secretary Virginia Mohr Mary Ann Tymech The Junior likes to dance, and so, He has a yearly Prom;” The Junior girls attend,of course. Those girles are really gone”! The Juniors lead a merry life, It's a fact we can’t disguise; Although when we were Juniors once, We often thought otherwise. Junior Homeroom Junior Homeroom Junior Homeroom Did you rotntmbor to bring that “Rock aid Roll rocord? Junior Homeroom And then the fun began .... Junior Homeroom Class Offices of 1958 Secretary Thomas Smith Vice President Dana Adams Treasurer President Jean Perry Richard Stillman The Sophomore’s is a lowly lot, He’s never right when wrong he’s not; His homework never gives him rest, And still he has to cope with tests. The Seniors think he’ll never be, A credit to society; But thought he makes our hair turn gray. He’s pretty nice in his own way. Sophomore Homeroom Vfoll, wa won anyway. Sophomore Homeroom Sophomore Homeroom w Sophomore Homeroom Sophomore Homeroom p Yearbook One of the most time-consuming and yet rewarding activities of the senior class is the com- posing of the Comet Yearbook. This year, after having spent many hours of work after school, the staff, under the helpful supervision of Mr. Knerr, has completed a yearbook illustrative of our first year in the new. school. Many problems have arisen concerning photography, art, editing, adver- tisements, and setting up of pages, but such individuals as Ed Osborne, Julie Scalzetti, Julie Gibson, lone Werneburg, Madeline Fox, and Tom Haller have made it possible to overcome all circumstances.Through the efforts of Mrs. Easer of the.English Administration Department, Mrs. Eklund of Business Administration, and Mr. Adams of the Printing Department we of the staff hope the 1956 Comet is as wonderful as our first year in our new school has been. The Staff was rounded out as follows: Art Staff-Julie Scalzetti, Helen Penner, William Horne. Photography Editors-Frank Libasci, Henry Moltzen. Typists—Madeline Fox, Doris Hische, Janet Kuhl, Eleanor Morrison. General Staff—Gail Grupp, Ellen Muench, lone Werneburg, Leona Ackerman. Salesmen and Distributors- Jean Neumann, Phebe Berning, Tom Haller, Loretta Pearsall, Mary Ann Leto, Diane Ferlazzo, Rita Henkel. Personnel ROW 1: Helen Penner, Mary Joseph, Marilyn Maroney, Terry Loeb, Barbara Jesser, Frank Libasci. ROW 2: Jean Neumann, Florence Ziegler, Beatrice Corbonoro, Ann Marie Schiovone, Priscilla Tedesco, Brenda Ravin, Bonny Poitras, Georgia West, Elain Ussacs, Linda Frimmer, Judy Tubner, Rosemary Fee. ROW 3: Ruth Olsen, Mary Woods, Betty Sabatella, Lee Sadler, Adele Byrne, Charlotte Hechtl, Carol Vanderhoven, Rosemary Leo, Barbara Joseph, Kay Watkins, Rita Mallet, Jane White, Patricia Koziuk, Victoria Penner, ROW 4: Leona Ackerman, Judy Petri, Phebe Berning, Ruth Ellen Schlicting, Pat Sarle, Eugene Nye, Henry Moltzen, Martin Watkins, Fredric Tanz, Edward Proffitt, Eric Weller, Paul Chapin, Ruth Gladsky. The Comet Newspaper “The Comet” newspaper is one of the prime sources of up-to-date news in Hicksville High School. Our newspaper is a symbol of truth and honesty. The Comet staff this year was composed of industrious workers who contributed many original yet practical ideas. Working on a newspaper like The Comet” is very much the same as working on a big city paper only on a smaller scale. On the staff there were reporters who had to go out and look for material to write into an interesting article. On a big city paper reporters are sent out to spots where news is expected to occur. On The Comet” the same procedure is followed. The only difference is that reporters are sent to clubs and student events to uncover news that is in the process of being made. This high school paper of which we are all so proud, will always remain a part of the school to enlighten and entertain its readers. National Honor Society 4th Row James Fitzimmons Brian Judd William Horne Edward Proffitt Pierre Swick David Kramer Frank Kubiak Donald Kerbs Theodore Tuchsen Frederick Tanz Everyone strives for recognition. A society that recognizes the outstanding in scholarship, leadership, citizenship and service is the National Honor Society. This is composed of students who not only have maintained a high scholastic average throughout high school, but who have also well-rounded personalities and have contributed to the prestige of the school. This honor befalls many seniors in the senior year, and there are some juniors who are honored in the junior year. Last year ten juniors were elected to the National Honor Society. The emblem of the National Honor Society is a gold key with a torch and the letters S.L.C.S. To be elected to the National Honor Society is a great achievement and much praise is due those who have attained this goal. This year many more seniors and a few juniors were elected. These students are not just bookworms, but diversified individuals who excel not only in school work but also in sports and in other activities. These students, proud wearers of the key, deserve our praise and recognition. 1st Row Judy Petree Julie Gibson Leona Ackerman Mike Lepp Rechard Metzlaar Eric Weller Eugene Hall Robert Quattrone 2nd Row Ruth Olsen Arlene Kotlar Jessica Wetterau Barbara Guljord Lila Sjem Eleanor Morrison Carol Vanderhoven Charlotte Brooks Julie Scalzetti lone Werneburg Carol Conroy 3rd Row Anna Pavlicek Judith LaCagnin Pat Bruun Suzanne Garrett Lucille Aqualina Beverly Blyman Gail Grupp Ruthelln Schlicting Doris Hische Local Honor Society We are justly proud of our many studencs who earned acceptance in the Local Honor Society this year. In order to qualify, students must have no failures in ten weeks. Sophomores and Juniors must maintain an average of at least 90. while Seniors must maintain an average of at least 85- It is certainly a privilege to be elected into the Local Honor Society, and we hope the fol- lowing years will reveal an increase in membership. Key Club ROW 1: Brook Nelson- Secretary, Robert Arthofer- Vice Pres., Edward Osborne- Pres,. George Ritzier- Treasurer ROW 2: Eric Weller, Eugene Hall, Erol Ehrsted, Eugene Nye, Louis Kunz, Davd Stahl, Harvey Dunefsky, Richard Muller. ROW 3: Richard Metzelaar, Victor Neisch, Micael Lepp, Carl Schulz, Gale King, Robert Rausch, William Horne, Herbert Cook. During the second year of its existence Hicksville High School, the Key Club has conducted many successful events. We started off the year with our project of diagrams of our new school which proved to be extremely valuable during the first few days of confusion in the new building. This winter we help our Basket brawl Game and Dance” With the Hi-Y Club, giving the pro- ceeds to the Y. M. C. A. World Service Organization and the Burwood Home for the Blind. Under the leadership of Mr. Isaac, our advisor, the officers, Ed Osborne President ; Robert Arthofer, Vice President; Brooke Nelson, Secretary; and George Ritzier, Treasurer, we have tried to carry out the purpose of the Key Club Organization, service to our school and community. We hope that every future year can be even more successful that our first two years. Hi-Y Club ROW 1: lone Werneburg, Pat Guigliano, Gail Grupp, Lee Sadler, Judy Wycoff. ROW 2: Mary Fuller, Carol Collier, Margaret Traverse, Evelyn Schulz, Gloria West. ROW 3: Judy Petree, Suzanne Garrett, Lila Sjem, Jean Neuman, Barbara Lane, Marilyn Maroney, Mary Joseph. The Hi-Y is a club which is and has been offered in Hicksville High School for many years. The purpose of this organization is to give young people a better understanding of local and state government through meaningful participation. The club has thirty-five members, and is sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. Proceeds from various activities are donated to charitable organizations. Outstanding projects for youth and governamt are planned. A trip to Albany was an example of one of these projects. Three delegates were sent to the State Hi-Y Congress. The highlight of the year was the Key Club - Hi-Y basketbrawl game. Proceeds went to Y. M. C. A. World Service Fund, amd the Burrwood Home for the Blind. The Future Nurses of America Today nursing offers challenging and far-reaching opportunities in a world increasingly aware that health is one of the greatest assets of an individual or a nation. The profession is growing and its need for leaders challenges the resourcefulness and the ability of the most able and talented young people. The Future Nurses Club of Hicksville High School is young, but it is growing rapidly. The purpose of this club is to provide a setting in which young people who are interested in nursing as a career can meet together to share that interest, to explore the opportunities and requirements in the field, to grow as individuals by working together, and to learn about the community life in which they soon will participate as informed citizens, and possibly as nurses. Our activities have consisted of field trips, panel discussions and service projects. Before the year is over each member will take an official Red Cross First Aid course which will lead to a Certificate in First Aid. The young man or woman who chooses a career in nursing will have economic security, op- portunity for professional advancement, and a large measure of intangible values that come from serving one’s fellow man. First Row: Diane Trehorne, Elenore Rompell, Rosemary Fee, Mary Byrne, Claire Lamoureux , Carol Durso, Judy Yee. Second Row: Diana Mohlenhoff, Charlotte Hechtl, Marion Dagna, Joan Leuwandir, Agnes Arthofer, Julie Santacrose Third Row: Nancy Neglia, Janet Kreymborg, Carol Rocek, Barbara Jud, Liz Munkel, Helen Diers Mrs. Schaeier, Barbara Bedell, Anna Marie Rowhel, Adette Phillips, Pauline Backa , Barbara Clark, Sheri Schwartz. Future Teachers of America ROW 1: Lila Sjem, Jean Neumann, Terry Loeb, Susan Lipcshutz, Leona Ackerman. ROW 2: Linda Whiteside, Barbara Raven, Jane Engle, Betty Goldman, Charlotte Hachtl, Patricia Pearse, Linda Rosen, Evelyn Schultz, Judy Tuebner. ROW3: Pat Koziuk, Dorothy Arthofer, Barbara Lanzone, Dorothea Hoffmann, Marion Dagna, Julie Scalzetti, Lynn Donovan, Barnadette Me Nerney, Barbara Joseph, Kay Watkins, Jane White. ROW 4: Marilyn Maroney, Helen Penner, Mary Queen, Dana Adams, Jessica Wetterau, Betty Sabatella, Ilona Lanneau, Florence Zimmerman, Barbara Steck, Victoria Penner. The Future Teachers of America club has been in existence in Hicksville High only two years. In this period of time the members of the club have engaged in many constructive and praiseworthy activities. The purpose of the F.T.A. is to acquaint young people with the many fine advantages of the teaching profession. Helping teachers during classes and after classes, listening to talks given by prospective teachers, studying in teachers’ colleges and listening to famous educators, at- tending conventions given at local high schools and colleges, taking field trips to state teachers colleges, and many other such activities help a great deal in making a decision on whether or not teaching is the best field for the particular individual; and these are some of the things the F.T.A. does to help young people who are trying to decide on a career. Audio Visual Club ROW 1: Lois Saueracker, Eunice Harrigan, Mr. J. Wellon (Advisor Barbara Jud, Charlotte Brooks. ROW 2: Robert Edelstein, Philip Anselno, Anthony Acito, Thomas Me Carthy, William Coyle. ROW 3: Peter Bernstein, Henry Moltzen, William Wolfson, Laurence Phillys, Victor Niesch. This club is designed to help both the student and teacher. It is the job of the members to show audio and visual material. This material, which has been carefully selected by the teacher, will help you more fully understand what the teacher has explained. Another is to de- liver material and instruct teachers in the use of different equipment. Each member is instructed in the proper use and care of machines. This cuts down break- age and permits use when needed. Anyone can become a member. All that the club asks is that a member should be inter- ested and will try to perform his jobs faithfully. THE ROUND TABLE, CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION HONOR SOCIETY Round Table, Citizenship Education Honor Society, has been formed in Hicksville High School Candidates are selected on a basis of; grades of better than 90 in Citizenship Education satis- factory performance in all other subjects, presentation of a satisfactory teacher reference sheet and participation beyond the call of duty in the work of the department. A pin with the Round Table insignia, a pair of hemispheres on an open book lighted by the torch of truth and know- Cha tte B� LrSiDt t0 r:berS at the e d °f the SCh°01 year- The temP°rary chairma Charlotte Brooks. Chairman of the committee at present working on a Constitution is Irene Althausen CirJr J preSent-.chaPter memberslup is limited to selectees of Hicksville Senior High School Citizenship Education Department. Meetings are held in Room 201 with Miss Wetterauer in charge s.onUof chP r “J a !Xt!nSi0n t0 lnterest areas’ b Way of dicional clubs and an exten- sion of chapters to other schools in the United States. We hope this new organization, Round Table, will succeed in its program and will be the foun- der of a nation-wide organization. Air Raid Squad ROW 1: James Oliveri, Raymond Boglioli, Michael Lepp, Frank Rom, Robert Arthofer, Eric Weller, Ted LeViness, Charles Metaxas, Carl Schulz, Richard Gallagher, Richard Kletecka, Herbert Cook. ROW 2: Charles Wilson, Lewis Yevoli, Alex Anjevsky, James Fitzsimmons, Arthur Schulz, Harvey Dunefsky, Vincent Lepore, Harold Schaal, Stewart Hickey, Ernest Boos, Richard Hahlbohn, Joseph Ingino, Eugene Sladish. ROW 3: Alan Rosebery, James Kelly, Robert Zimmerli, William Bloeth, William Horne, Edward Mauro, Peter Catalano, Donald Jenulis, George Barfitt, Edward Kasten, Thomas Haller, Barry Williams, William Bormann, William Egerter. Pjj.0 Sauad c arc Stiller, Eugene Hall. ROW 2: Lester Areson, Fred Manown, Joseph Ingino, Russell Martin, Dave Baldwin, Harvey Dunefsky, Stanley Spichalsky, John Jankowski, Joseph Taormina, Pat Sarle. ROW 3: Henry Moltzen, Arthur Schulz, Carl Schulz, Frank Thieme, George Scheriff, William Collins, Roger Allgeier, Henry Rosello, Ray Boglioli, George Barsusakas, Ed Osborne, Robert Zembraski, Louis Riley, Richard Hahlbohn. ROW 4: Charles Horton, Charles Wilson, William Borman, Stewart Hickey, Frank Libassi, Richard Fichter, William Nester, Charles Gauck, George Barfitt, John Rowe, John Sherin, Charles Me Gunnigle, Richard Maus, Tom Spaiaco, Donald Jenulis, William Donlon. Typing Club One of the newest clubs in our school is the Typing club. It was organized in January of this year to be of service to the entire faculty and student body. Because we are relatively young” we will try to set up a plan whereby our work will benefit the high standards of the school. Some of our projects are to do short odd jobs for teachers, learn more about the tricks of the trade, and to take Competitive Typing Tests. The first officers of the Typing Club are as follows: President, Doris Hische; Vice-President, Jane Vogel; Secretary, Pat Rankel; Treasurer, Mary Ann Leto. Other members include: Vera Pravednekow, Mary Ann Subrek, Margaret Pfundstein, Carol Rick- meyer, Diane Ferlazzo, Roberta Barbarite. ROW 1 Christina Swaryczewska Marcia Rubinstein Charlotte Hechtk Elenore Rompell Irene Aker Jean Perry ROW 2 Carol Durso toan L wander [elen Diers Charles Me Gunnigle Peter Birnstein ROW 3 Ronald Durso iudy Teubner athryn Watkins Charlotte Brooks Mary Fuller Barbara J ud Bernedetta Me Nerney Mr. Goldberg Latin Club The Latin Club, formed this year under the leadership of Mr. Goldberg, is one, we hope, which will continue to exist in the future years of Hicksville High. The purpose of the club is to asquaint its members with Roman civilization and its contributions to the world of today. We are proud of the fact that, although newly formed, our Latin Club is one of the three on Long Island affiliated with the Junior Classical League, a national organization. Math Club Richard Mitzlaar, Ed Osborne, Pierre Swick, Robert Quatcrone, Robert Arthofer, A1 Manganelli, Brian Judd, Mike Upp, Robert Zembraski. The purpose of the math club is to create a greater interest in mathematics in the school. The members of the club are called mathletes. ” Some members work on Analytical Geometry and Calculus, while other members practice on problems for the Nassau County Intersholastic Math League. This league consists of nineteen schools and holds five meets during the year. Each school enters a team of five members and may substitute anytime during the meet. Six teams meet together in one schooland five problems are given out, one at a time to each student. Ten minutes are allowed to solve each problem and one point is given for each problem solved correctly. At the end of the contest, the team with the most points wins. One of the purposes of the Math League is to attract colleges to give scholarships to the best mathletes” in the league French Club Front Row: Frederick Tanz, Miss Burt. Second Row: Diane Downey, Edward Proffitt, Victoria Penner, Helen Penner, Gayle Kluephel The French Club, under the direction of Miss Burt, meets each week. These sessions are both enjoyable and instructive. The members try to conduct their entire meeting in French. This gives them a chance to use the grammar and vocabulary that they have studied. Various educa- tional devices are used to better acquaint them with the people of France and their civilization. After the important business of each meeting has been covered, the remaining time is spent in some sort of program; such as playing a game, looking at pictures, or hearing a talk by some- one who has been to France. Each member feels that this club is most entertaining, and that it benefits both the stu- dents and the school. Entertaining, program, program; Phi-Chem-Bi Frist Row Edward Proffitt Helen Penner Frederick Tanz Second Row Alan Lewis Victoria Penner Bernedetta McNerney Kenneth Mahn Since the end of January 1956, a new club has been added to the Science Department. The Phy-Chem-Bi Club, under the direction of Mr. Burckley, is open to students taking any of the four courses offered by the Science Department. The members have above-average marks in science, and have furnished references as to their character and scholarship from their science teachers. The accomplishments of the Phy-Chem-Bi Club, include a number of displays for the students and public, an assembly program, and field trips. The Glee Club ROW 1: Rita Bianch, Pat Harvey, Priscilla Tedesco, Betty Goldman, Thresa Lombarsi, Judy Me Tavish, Carol Durso, Margie Meyer, Ann Vitale, Margaret Travers. ROW 2: Kathleen Iller, Adele Byrne, Mary Byrne, Agnes Arthofer, Carol Conroy, Judy Teubner, Evelyn Schula, Charlotte Hechtl, Jane Engle, Linda Gavin, Lilian Bods, Alice Hertel, Alice Sitler. ROW 3: William Horne, John Hosford, Barbara Lanzone, Leona Ackerman, Kathy Donovan, Barbara Dylewski, Lila Sjem, Eva Spinetti, Bernadette Me Nerney, Pat Koziuk, Jean Neuman, Julie Scalzetti, Irene Althausen, Sorothy Arthofer, Marilyn Wencer, Dorothea Hoffmann, Richard Matzelaar, Eric Weller. ROW 4: Roy Willoughby, Frank Libasci, Edward Mouro, Hank Moltzen, RuthGIadsky, Barbara Steck, Helen Penner, Victoria Penner, Rita Mallett, Sue Garrett, Kay Watkins, Irene Libasci, Liz Crossman, Gene Nye, John Hauf, Bob Arthofer, Jimmy Kelly. A arge working organization, that I am sure you have heard a great deal about, is the Glee 1S? TK1S COmp°Se °f S1Xt f,ve members who meet every day for a half hour in the music room ieill R S yrf t C Club Pref ‘ed -Down In the Valley” a contemporary operetta, by Kurt Hicksvnle Programs for Jones Institute in offic rfnVl'h rfertr.iruCti0n °f Mr;Anthony Pollera Glee Club has expanded greatly. The P esTdent ame. K S T Pres,dent’ Pat Ko ok; vice president, Jeanne Newman; second vice r:etaryr Sue Garrett Each Sectl°n 0f the cl� « presided over by a g! ClubKhici i: can be 3 -««her to give the school Dramatics Club ROW 1 Brook Nelson Carol Conroy Eugune Nye Advisor-Mrs Fletcher Martin Watkins Pat Koziuk ROW 2 Eileen Kalfur Marie Fetten Clair Lameroux Lilian Bode Jean Perry A. Page Carol I.aughin ROW 3 Lily Meier J. Luander Gloria Miller M. Rubenstien Marion Dagna Irene Althausen Lila Sjem ROW 4 Pat Me Carthy C. Mataxs Ruth Gladsky Helen Penner Mary Woods Victoria Penner I. Georgry R. Kaletica Richard Gallagher ROW 5 A1 Genilus Ernest Boos Victoria Neich S Goldsmith A. Bonds Pete Catalano Peter Birnstein Among the numerous new clubs formed this year is the Dramatics Club. The charter offi- cers are: President, Martin Watkins; Vice President. Patricia Koziuk; Secretary. Carol Con- voy, Treasurer, Gene Nye, Club Representatives: Leona Ackerman and Brook Nelson. The pur- pose of the club is to stimulate the dramatic interests in the students of Hicksville High. The meetings are held every Friday after school in the Little Theater. Mrs. Fletcher, as Speech and Dramatics teacher, is our advisor. A variety of programs have been presented covering makeup and stage terms. The high- light of the club’s activities was as assembly program. This program featured fashions and music from 1900 to the modern day. In the future years the club plans to produce several shows. Down in the Valley This year has been marked by many and great innovation, among them have been our new school and an innovation in the student entertainment. The Glee Club, a group with forward ideas, took on the challenge of presenting an operetta which was in vast contrast to those presented in previous years. The title was, Down in the Valley,” by Kurt Weill. The Glee Club tackled this difficult task and did a magnificent job. Those of you who saw the operetta can appreciate its fine value. Under the able direction of Mrs. Fletcher true realism and drama was attained. Under the able guidance of Mr. Pollera and Mr. Beller, the Principal and the chorus gave artistic interpretation to the beautiful music. Last, but not least, the true genius of Mr. Holmes, creator of the magnificent set which also played an important role in the performance, added distinction to the difficult undertaking. Many and great are the laurels of the Glee Club, but Down in the Valley” is by far the greatest. On April 12 and 14, the performance that was presented was the epitome of all the dreams and hopes of the members. Down In The Valley By Kurt Weill MIXED CHORUS April 13 14,1956 Hicksville High School Auditorium Choral Conductor Stage Director Piano Accompanist Scene Designer Mr. A. Pollera Mrs. K. Fletcher Mr. J. Beller Mr. D. Holmes Hicksville High School Principal Mable R. Farley Synopsis Down In The Valley” is a folk operetta, parts of the score are based on American folk songs. Besides Down In the Valley the following songs have been used: The Lonesome Dove” The Little Black Train” Hop Up, My Ladies” and “Sourwood Mountain”. Cast Eric Weller Carol Conroy Eugene Nye Martin Watkins Roy Willoughby John Jankowski Henry Moltzen This year's annual Variety Show had the distinction of being the first public performance presented in the new Hicksville High School auditorium. The theme was There’s No Busi- ness Like Show Business”. The first act took place in a New York rehearsal studio where the director, played by Gene Nye, and the choreographer, Pegge O’Connor, were holding au- ditions for a future show. Many talented students performed in such acts as dancing, singing and comedy, in this scene. Act II took place in a Broadwsy theater where the versatile Martin Watkins played the role of Master of Ceremonies. Many other students performed very ably to make the Variety Show a success. The scenery and lighting were under the excellent supervision of Mr. Holmes. Outstanding, as usual was the musical direction of Mr. Beller. Much credit is due Mrs. Fletcher who contri- buted so much of her time giving on stage directions and backstage production. The combined efforts of all participants were rewarded by the success of three memor- able evenings. Hicksville H. S. Band R0W1 ( Left to right) ROW 2 ROW 3 ROW 4 Rita Mallet John Cisler Robert Zimmerli Henry Moltzen Nancy McCue J ames Cunningham Richard Hahlbohn Tony Valenti Mary J ane Roeinaet George Meyer Gordon Zaino Paul Scatzetti Maureen Werner Agnes Arthofer Florence Ziegler Patricia Koziuk Penny Masek Margaret Meyer Ann Silbert Patricia Pearce Rosemary Fee Jane Engle Dorothea Hoffman Dana Adams Denise Trembley Patricia Sladish John Tuni John Lepore Diana Eiseman John Cunningham Tom Salvador Allen Barnes Eleanor Brender Carol Loughin Tony Genovese Charles Wilson Eric Weller Peter Bimstein The Hicksville High School band has always an inspirational asset to football games and assemblies. The band was under the temporary direction of Mr. Pollera until recently when Mr. Gouse, former director, came back from the Service. In the fall, the band led the crowd in rousing football victory songs. Our assemblies, also have been filled with school spirit through the efforts of the band. The Baton twirlers have have had the accompaniment of the band for which they are very grateful. On May 25 the band, chorus, and soloists performed. In addition, the newly formed dance band participated for the first time. The band played a variety of music including popluar songs, marches and classical selections. Chess Club ROW 1: Frederic Tanz, Joan Scott, Jerry Scholer, Edward Proffitt, Hawey Alitsky. ROW 2: Michael Uss, Eugene Olafsen, Larry Phillips, Alan Lewis, Howard Silberling. ROW 3: Richard Metzlaar, Billy Horne, Louise Lamoureux, Pierre Swick, Robert Edelstein, Brooke Nelson, Alex Althausen, Victor Neisch, Thomas Salvador, John Pouech, Roy Willoughby. One of the clubs that has been popular ever since its inception is the Chess Club. Our members range from beginners who never played a game in their lives to people playing for years. Each Thursday our group meets for a fascinating hour or two of chess. We are putting our wins and losses on a chart so as to see who is in first, second, and third places. It is hoped that each member will get a chance before the end of the year to play everone else. I think all agree that this is a truly entertaining and instructive club. Balsa Butchers Members of this club are interested in the construction and flying of model airplanes The planes are built at home by the individual members. The group meets on Sunday afternoons to fly their planes. The most popular type of flying is with V controls. Some members, however are interested in Free Flight and Radio Controlled” planes. The last two types present diffi- culcies in flying because of the limited space available. The club usually meets after school on Thursdays in order to plan future flying contracts, and to discuss construction or flying problems of the individual members. Recently the club has become affiliated with the H.A.M.S. Hicksville Airplane Model Society. First Row: Norman Hicks, Russell Campion, Frank Kubiak Second Row: Roger Brown, John Cisler, Roy Willoughby, Frank Siedel The Print Shop Ray Scobee Gunther Plate Mike Casamassina Jerry Moran Edward Emmel James Knipfing James Perry Paul Hyer Barry Kleiss William Norman Jack Broschart William Christian Joseph Joosten Tony Sullo Albert Dethlefsen Tom McCarthy Mr. Adams Albert Laumende Warren DiGennaro William Burke Roland Wenner Roger Cooney Since the opening of the new Hicksville High School, the print shop has done much for the school. The boys of the shop have turned out many hours of good work. No matter what kind of a job it is that is brought into the shop it is sure to be done accurately under the expert guidance of Mr. Adams. Being experienced in printing, Mr. Adams knows how to handle the many jobs that are taken in. The printing assignments range from turning out dance tickets, receipt books. Office cards, envelopes. Jobs that have about a ten thousand run are completed in the offset machine. Many of the jobs are being made easier by the new Vari-typer that was purchased this year. The school is fortunate to have such a good print shop in which boys can be trained so that they may take outside jobs. Auto Mechanics Auto Mechanics is one of our new vocational courses in Hicksville High. The students who are taking this course are preparing for industry and service station work. They have learned all the safety features and are progressing very well. They have been taught also the basic and scientific laws which deal with auto mechanics. The shop has been doing such jubs as: trans- mission work, brake repair, engine over haul, carbon and valve jobs, repairing, differential work, and tune ups on cars. Every person who comes in for work on his car always goes out well pleased. ° The shop is small now, but in years to come we are hoping for a bigger shop where we will have more room for more boys to learn the trade. Right To Left (Starting from bottom) ROW 1: Sal Mure. Joe Bonagura. Bill Faber. Frank Rom. Richard VisConti Joe Conazzaro. John Kelesy. John Colwell. Mr. Strodthoff. ROW 2 Charles Scerbo, Richard Proffee. John Donlon. ’ Bob Dietrich. Bob Wood. Edwin Froelich. Ted Gaino. Charles Hyer, Fred Gaithe. ROW 3: Lou Guerrier Stu Hickey Ralph Przybyszewski Ed Holmes Bob Da Costa A1 Rome John Rowe Ray Sokolowski ROW 4: Dick Lamberson William Watson Richard Mous Ed Kasten Bob Ebbitts Bruce Graham Jim Barton George Weeks Vocational Carpentry The purpose of the shop course is to give each student enough practical experience in doing carpentry work, to be able upon graduation to take a job in one of the fields of woodworking Each student spends three hours a day in the shop getting his pracical experience. It is planned that the complete course will take three years. Students are given experience in the shop through the construction of jobs similar to those encountered in the actual house construction. A four-room frame house made out of full size material is one of the jobs completed by the carpentry class this year. Such jobs as work benches for the elementary schools, refreshment stand for high school use, a press box for use on the football field bleachers, is typical of the work to be done As a student progresses in the courses the work becomes more difficult and more challenging, ending with instruction in the practice of cabinet making and formica work. ROW 1: ( Left to right) Mr. R. Wei den Oreste Santoriello George Paulus ROW 2. Jack Cucci Donald Collins Robert Mattinson Tommy Christian Harold Dyck man ROW 3: George LeBrecht George Ritzier Herbert LeDuc John Wharton Ernest Frykberg Vocational Electricity Left To Right A1 Barns Joe Reinhart Richard Hartmeir Louis Kunz Ronald De Lavore Mr. Sanfratello Richard Kershow Mike Campenelii George Rinne Victor Platanice Robert Van Tassell Dave Schefano Owen Me Gee The Vocational Electricity Department is engaged in preparing the student for employment in the field of electrical installation. The course comprises a practical application of low volt- age wiring, house wiring, motor and generator work with an understanding of the fundamentals of electrical theory. The course incorporates the knowledge and uses of both hand and power tools, the use of electrical measuring instruments, and their practical application in the field. Left To Right ROW 1 Louis Kunz John Jankowski Mr. Sanfratella ROW 2 Joe Reinhart Richard Kershow George Rinne Victor Patanice Pete Catalano ROW 3 Owen Me Gee Mike Campenelii Charles Gauch Dave Schefano Richard Hartmeir Beauty Culture To the girls of the new Hicksville High the most outstanding addition to the school was the Beauty Culture Department. This course offers girls a complete study of Beauty Culture. When the two year course is completed the girls will take a state board test for their licenses which will prepare them for future employment. In this course, girls learn how to make professional sculpture curls, how to give professional manicures, style cuts, and finger waves, also the process of hair bleaching and of dying and of permanent waving. The course not only teaches the girls who are taking it, but it helps the other girls in the school. The girls can get their hair dressed and their nails manicured at a very reasonable price, at only the cost of the materials. The girls provide experimental materials and give the student operators the experience which they need. Beauty Culture is a course which provides an exciting and a valuable period of training. It should be very popular in years to come. Le t to Right Row 1 1. Carole Collier 2. Miss Lurline Mills 3- Grace Anselmo Row 2 1. Joan Perduto 2. Pat Carney 3- Barbara Arnau 4. Lorraine Wetterau 5- Lorraine Gabrinowitz 6. Mary Hoda Row 3 1. Rosemary Funfgeld 2. Elizabeth McCoy 3. Helen Levy 4. Janice Smith 5. Geraldine White 6. Eileen Ferrin Retailing Department .ROW 1: Edith McDouall, Joan Simonetta, Florence Allman, Kathy Judge, Mary Cassese. ROW 2: Jean Scofield, Loretta Pearsall, Janet Kuhl, Lynn Kaplan, Ola Misurenko, Phebe Berning Patricia Pearl Patricia Pearsall. NOT IN PICTURE: Robert Monette, Phyllis Casino, Judith Farrell, Pat Loth, Dolores, Zivica Mary Vita. Among the new courses inaugurated in Hicksville High School is retailing. This course gives students the opportunity to learn about the jobs and positions offered in the many varied stores throughout the area. At the same time students are taking the course they have the opportunity to work in stores for Regents credits. This year the following students: Patricia Pearsall, Robert Monette, Kathy Judge, Dolores Zivica, Mary Ann Vita, Edith McDouall, Marion Malian and Lynn Kaplan worked in the following stores: W. T. Grant, Stop N’ Shop, May’s, Susan Joy, Abraham and Straus, Empire Silks. Those who averaged fifteen hours a week for one year were eligible for Regents credit. Did you know? 1. Retailing is the third largest industry in the country. 2. One out of every five employed persons in New York State is employed in this field. Anyone who is interested may inquire in the Guidance Department or the Business Department about opportunities available to students who wish to schedule the course. s Varsity Football ROW 1: Pat Sarle Richard Gallagher Fred Manown Larry Knieter Richard Stillman Louis Kunz Harvey Dunefsky ROW 2: Coach Me Namara Mgr. Kenneth Malm Carl Schulz Edward Osborne William Borman Joseph Buonagura Robert Zembraski Coach W. Anderson ROW 3: Lewis Yevoli Riciiard Proffe John De Vaul Walter Mac Carron Charles Horton Eugene Zaza Charles McGunnigle Robert Arthofer Mike Casamassina ROW 4: John Magee Frank Estrada Gary Grosso Richard Muller John Roberto James Barton James Kelly Martin Watkins This year was a hard one for the Hicksville High football team. The team won one game and lost six. Many of the losses were difficult ones and could have gone either way. They still came up with an upset as it seems a Hicksville team does every year. They beat Roslyn 7 to 0. Roslyn was a big favorite to win this game. The climax of the game was Bob Zembraski’s winning 30 yard touchdown in the second quarter. Charles Horton added theextra point. For many of the boys this was their first year of playing football and they all did a fine job. Everyone on the team: Ends: Marty Watkins, John Magee, Dick Muller; Tackles: Pat Sarle, Joe Buonagura; Guards: Dick Zarcyznski, Edward Osborne, Gary Grosso, Bill Borman; Centers: Lou Kunz, Jim Barton; Backs: Bob Zembraski, Larry Knieter, Jack Roberts, Charles Horton, Dick Stillman, Dick Proffe, Fred Manown all worked hard together and fought hard every game. None of the boys gave up when the going got rough. Even though the year brought some losses it taught the boys what it means to be good losers. eJ. V. Football ROW 1: Victor Platanice Howard Kogan Chester Nichols Charles Maize Steven Dunefsky Louis Lambardi Howard Schol Albert Reeder Gale King ROW 2. Coach Petro Robert Koester Kenneth Krieb Herbert LeDuc Joseph Joosten Tony Pace James Perry Richard Christensen Roger Cooney Edward Zivico ROW 3= Don McPhee Gerald Scholer Robert Brennar Edward Holmes Marty Masone John Wharton Phil Cotsenas George LeBrecht John Denulis Richard Lambert son Varsity Basketball ROW 1 1. Bob Zembraski 2. Tom Sparaco 3. Frank Estrada 4. John Magee 5. Charlie Horton 6- Pete Nygren ROW 2 1. Coach Chester Jaworski 2. Ted LeViness 3. Carl Schulz 4. Richard Muller 5. Ray Boglioli 6. Mickey Moscow Kenneth Malm, Manager A new school, a new team! This year the Comets came a long way and by finishing third in their division, managed to gain a place for themselves in Nassau’s first county tournament. (In- deed we were all very proud). Our team couldn’t have gone that far if it weren’t for the invaluable coaching of Mr. Jaworski. A winning team has to have the material, and we had plenty of it. Captain Frank Estrada did a fine job, scoring 221 points for the season. (No wonder he was named to Newsdays All-Schol- astic). We will always remember Charlie Horton and John Magee for the fine job they did on the rebounds, also, Bob Zembraski and Tom Sparaco for their speed up and down the court, Pete Ny- gren for his foul shots, as well as Dick Muller, Carl Schulz, Marty Watkins, Ted Le Viness and Ray Boglioli for their all-around aid in leading the Comets to victory. Before league play began, the Comets were undefeated, with a record of 4-0. Fourteen league games saw the Comets lose only to Oyster Bay, Bethpage and Sea Cliff. We entered the tourna- ment with a fine record of 14-5. Playing against Malverne proved to be a tough feat for the Comets, but they gave it their all and managed to come as close as four points. We should all be proud of the fair play and good sportsmanship which our team demonstrated all season. It will surely go down in history as one of the greatest teams H. H. S. has produced. All hail to the Comets of ’56! J. V. Basketball Row 1 Estrada, Ray Laine, George Bernard, Louis Reuter, Tom Kneiter, Larry Moskzow, Michael Nemeck, Paul Stillman, Richard Row 2 Mr. Edward Petro Lattman, Howie Rausch, Ray DiLorenzo, Sal Estes, Ed Petrie, Frank Roberts, John Petermann, Darryl Track 1st Row Joe Joosten Donald Kerbs Pierre Swick Ted Greve 2nd Row James Perry Phil Strahl Richard Profee Gale King Coach William McNamara Louis Tricola Phil Fulco Stan Lovitz Mike Blue George Zivica 3rd Row Coach John Roberts Dick Metzlaar A1 Magill Bob Wiltzi Lewis Yevoli John Dounelis Russ Redman John Brown Phil Consanas Martin Watkins 4th Row Leo Stec Henry Witz John Hosford Eugene Zaza Harvey Dunefsky Theodore Tuchsen Dick Muller Frank Estrada John Magee Wrestling Front Richard Roberts 2nd Row Robert Weidman Walter Lehman Alfred Magill Ted Greve 3rd Row Anthony Toscano Coach John Roberts Coach H. Sprague Eugene Zaza Varsity Baseball 1st Row Mr. Anderson, Coach L. Knieter T. Sparaco T. LeViness E. Hall L- Marks P. Nemeckk I. Roberts 2nd Row A. Acito J. Coletta P. Sarle P. Nygren R. Sikinger R. Zembraski R. Prybszewski 3rd Row C. Horton S. Dunefsky R. Stillman R. Sealey G. Kelly P. Anselmo K. Malm, Manager Our Hicksville High school baseball team, the 1955 County Champions, have shown the same energetic spirit this year as they have shown in former years. Even before Easter the boys started outdoor and indoor practice. Some of the star players are Ted LeViness, center field; Eugene Hall, second base; Tom Sparaco, catcher; Pat Sarle, picher; and Jack Roberts; first baseman. These boys and the entire team have made an excellent showing with the expert coaching on the part of Mr. Anderson. They have made a fine exhibition of the Comet school spirit, playing against such teams as Roslyn, Bethpage, Oyster Bay and ftestbury. Our school may certainly be proud of the fine representation of athletic prowess our team has displayed this year. TENNIS Varsity Cheer Leaders Mary Joseph Ruth Ellen Schlicting Gail Grupp (Captain) Barbara Guljord (Co-Captain) Arlene Andrade Annette D’Amato Patricia Bruun Virginia Mohr Margaret Travers J. V. Cheer Leaders Elizabeth Munkel Joan Magee • r Dorothy Benson June O'Connor Co-Captain HVV _ ft� Harriet Molese Captain Patricia Guigliano Nancy Walsh Carol Conroy Gloria West Joan Longaro The important task of encouraging school spirit and enthusiasm for school activities falls upon twenty girls known as Cheerleaders”. These lively girls raise the high pitch of excitement of crowds at school games to urge on the players to win. Peppy cheers with lively movements, lung power, and feverish enthusiasm help to stimulate the audience and also the boys playing in the game. Cheering at games is not the only job of Cheerleaders though; they are responsible for get- ting the sometimes lagging students out to the games so that they can enjoy being part of a fine school and also do their job in supporting a school activity. Being representatives of the school the girls must always be on good behavior, and set a fine example. Hard work and a strenuous sche. dule goes with the fun of cheering, but none of the girls mind that! Leaders Club ROW 1 Gaii Grupp Roberta Bauer Ellen Muench Lee Sadler ROW 2 Virginia Mohr Janet Wilson Miss Franke Judy Wycoff Patti Paton ROW 3 Nancy Middlemast Terry Loeb Joan Magee Dot Benson ROW 4 Pat Guigliano Charlotte Brooks Mary Joseph Judy Petree Ruthellen Schlicting Pat McGrath Since its organization, some nine years ago, the Girls Leaders Club” has grown more eminent than ever. The club is composed of thirty-three members, each of whom has both leadership qualities and athletic ability. This year, as in previous years, the club has sponsored two main events during the school season: the Winter Carnival”, and . Girl’s Sports Nite. ” The theme of the Winter Carnival” was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” The girls worked hard on their own decorations and refreshments to make the dance one of great success. The captains of both the Orange and the Black teams worked energetically with the members of their teams to make Sports Nite a suc- cess. Everyone present had fun and was well rewarded at the final presentations. The club has a group of hard-working girls, but it would not be what it is without the inval- uable assistance and guidance of Miss Francke. Girls’ Sportsnite The annual climax of the girl’s sports season is ''Sportsnite which took place on Friday, March 23- Many months of planning were used by the Black and Orange Teams before the Sports- nite Show was put on successfully. Each team planned an exceptionally good entrance this year. The Black Team, with Gail Grupp as captain, adapted the four seasons, while the Orange Team, Pat Guigliano as Captain used Show Business as its theme. Both teams were well matched, therefore, there was much ex- citment. The songs and cheers showed the enthusiasm of all the girls present. Various sports such as volley ball, basketball, relay races, and tumbling occured after the entrance. After the first ten events took place, the score was tied, 30 to 30. Unless youattended Sportsnite, you cannot imagine the noise of happy yelling and enthusiastic clapping that filled the gymnasium when each team had won one tug-of-war. In the final round, the Black proved to be the victor, after a persistent struggle. Now is is up to the classes of the future to keep up the good show of sportsmanship that was shown by the Black and Orange teams of 1956. Girls’ Archery Seniors Juniors Sophmores Girls’ Varsity Hockey This year’s hockey team of Hicksville High School has excelled all other years. On Play Day at Salisbury Park the Varsity team not only came in first with 3 wins and one tie. Lee Sadler was placed on the Honor Team, and two girls, Mary Joseph and Cathi Gillette received honorable mention. The Varisty hockey team has won 5, tied 2 and lost only one game. This fine record was only possible through the excellent training of our ’’Teach”, Miss Franke, and the assistance of Coach”, Miss Gardner, They have proved to all the members of the team that hard work, practice, and the desire to win pay off. The members of the team are as follows: 1st row Joan Magee, Cathi Gillette, Judy Wycoff, Roberta Bauer, Lily Meier. 2nd row Jane White, Lee Sadler, Julie Gibson, Mary Joseph, Marilyn Maroney, Dorothy Benson. Girls’ J. V. Hockey 1st Row Janet Wilson Louise Lamoureux Patricia Paton Ellen Muench Marilyn Zeiher Janice Taormina 2nd Row Barbare Botto Claire Lamoureux Sue Carson Pat McGrath Dana Adams Marie Strong Joy Watson Pat Guigliano 3rd Row . 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Real Estate Insurance Business Telephone WElls 1-1000 Residence Telephone WAlnut 1-1020 29 West Marie Street Hicksville, New York McCaffrey Agency Insurance • Antionwide Companies • Competitive Hates WElls 1-4803 132 Broadway Hicksville, N.Y. Paints, wallpaper, wallcovering., ISTSSUPPLIES THE CHROMA jfc SHOP Vti JiVot HOUSE PAINT 148 NEW BRIDGE ROAD HICKSVILLE. N Y WELLS 1-2995 ROGERS 5- 10 Inc. 90 Broadway Hicksville, L. I. BMBBxaanaaaaaaaaMSBanaKMaKaaxKaxMaxxaaagBiaaaBtxxMaMSBgaaMtXMaMMataaaaBa BRUCE OLDSMOBILE, Inc. Home of Quality Service” 500 Broadway Hicksville, N. Y. WElls 1-6575 “Compliments of BROOKS STATIONERS Inc. 224 Old Country Road Hicksville, N. Y. BOTTO BROS. HARDWARE, Inc. Tracy Parts and Supplies .' Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Supplies All Types of Pipe Cut to Sketch 231 Broadway WElls 1-0816 Hicksville, L. I. PAINTS—Devoe Reynolds, Ox-Line, Eaglo, Super Kem-Tone Wallpaper Sundries Compliments of James Mea Callahan PENCAL DRUG CENTER, Inc. .1. aI. ■ :oif: I 232 Old Country Rd. Hicksville, N. Y. Meadow Itrook” Semis jor o ic Acr tA ''Convenient Offices Throughout Nassau County Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( astagna Son, Inc Building Construction 155-10 Jamaica Avenue Jamaica 32, N.Y. JAmaica 3-8400 o Construction of llicksvillc High School by Castagna A’ Son. Inc. CASA ALLEGRA Italian-American Restaurant and Pizzeria Pizza made up to take out Home Cooking 255 Broadway Hicksville, L. I. Fine Beer� and Wines PURCELL’S FLOWER SHOP Wedding Bouquets, and Plants Flowers, Plants and Funeral Designs 188A Broadway Member F T D WElls 1-2830 TIP TOE SWEET SHOP Stationery and Sundrys Breakfast and Luncheon Specials Newspaper Magazines 549 South Broadway Hicksville WE-1-9588 Free Delivery K M MEATS Special Prices on Freezer Order WElls 1-7919 214 Old Country Rd. Hicksville N. Y. NASSAU CLEANERS Same Day Cleaning At No Extra Charge 248 South Broadway Hicksville, LI. All Cleaning Done On Premises Tailoring- Formal Wear Slipcovers Rugs - Shirts 2gOODaaaaaQaDaaDaaaaaa9QDEDQaQ Congratulation on your Graduation Class of 1956 HICKSVILLE FIRESTONE DEALER WElls 1-0961 1-0170 300 South Broadway rings pins metals charms cups plaques trophies excellent design skilled craftsmanship superb quality Your Class Jeweler Dieges Clust 17 John Street New York 8, N.Y. Boston Providence Maunfacturing Jewelers Students of Hicksville High School We shall feel our accomplishments complete if our design of your building has, in some measure, developed a yearning for the highest ideals. KNAPPE and 'IOIIASOX Architects NEW YORK CITY Members of the American Institute of Architects. A SALUTE TO THE CLASS OF FIFTY-SIX To this year’s Graduating Class of Hicksville High and to Graduates everywhere go our sincere congrat- ulations and the expression of a deep sense of pride. We realize that only through the endeavors and ac- complishments of an enlightened and educated youth can we keep America free and prosperous. Some of you may enter the financial field, others will be calling on its services, but all of you will in some measure play a part in the American financial scene. Should the need arise, our facilities and personnel stand ready to give you the kind of attentive service that since 1917, has earned this institution a reputation for finanical friendship to the community. RANKING HOURS Mo«. Rrv Thwrv • AM to 3 PM hi. $ A M to I RM. YOU� COMMUNITY BANK Drivo-ln Tollo b� Island National Bank HtcKsviuf owei of Hicksville puunview owe •roodwir 4 Hwiog Mot. «5 So OyM, Soy M «'• '-O'OO wtll. I.WOO MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORE. McKEON LUMBER COMPANY Building Materials 33 Old Country Road Hicksville WElls 1-0300 Safe Buy Used Cars ” HICKSVILLE MOTORS INC. Lincoln-Mercury Dealers WElls 5-7300 South Broadway WElls 5-5959 Hicksville, N. Y. (Opposite Grummans) NASSAU MOTORS INC. Dodge Plymouth Your Hicksville Dealer Russ Kupfer Ernie Buck Patronize our 24 E. Barclay St. WElls 1-0384 Merchants who have been an important part of the 1956 COMET WILLNER HEATING COMPANY 415 Lexington Avenue New York 17, New York Installed Heating Equipment For Hicksville High School DELMA STUDIOS 521 Fifth Ave. New York , N Y. Our Official Yearbook Photographer Main Office and Laboratory 9 W. 20th St. New York 11, N.Y. Telephone: Watkins 9-1880 i i ■ lu' C - .