Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Cedarhurst, NY)

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RUSSELL ABRAMS Russ Quiet . . . congenial . . . Hi-Y 3. 4; Pres. 4: Visual id 3; See. Band 1. Prediction- Manufacturer of fine furniture. RHODA AGATA Rho Sincere . . . well poised . . . Twirling 1, 2: Lawren-cian 4; Zeta Hi-Y 4; Mental Pali 4. Prediction—Am-ha-sador to England. BETTE ALEXANDER Bette Mature outlook on life . . . attractive . . . Latin Club, Pres, and Yice-Pres. 2; Sec. Sophomore Lias : Mental Pah 3; Exchange Editor 4; Forum 3; Latin Senatus 3; Spanish Singing 3; Math Club 3; Red Cross Representative 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Mardials 4. Prediction—Manager of the Waldorf. FLORENCE ALLEN Becky Social minded . . . likes good music 'n good shows . . . Miss America 1; Corkerettes 3: Sub Debs 3; Freshman Chorus. Prediction—Merchandiser. MELVYN ALTMAN Mel % Tile senior business man . . . fleet footed . . . Latin Club 2: Spanish Club 3. 4; Math Club 3. 4; Marshals 4; Varsity (dub 4; Freshman Basketball; Varsity Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Bowling 3: Varsity Bowling 4. Prediction—Capituli-I. JOAN ANDERSEN Jonnny Quiet . . . lots of charm . . . Art Club 2, 3, 4. Prediction—Commercial Art. GEORGE ANDRIAKOS Geke Intellectual type . . . conservative . . . French Club 3. 4; Honor Society 4; Marshals 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Softball 4. Prediction—Greek interpreter. STEPHEN ARONSTEIN Steve The boy electrician . . . always smiling . . . Lawren-cian 2, 3, 4; Visual Aid 1, 2, 3, 4; Buskins 3, 4; Spanish Singing 3; Math Club 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Electricians Crew 1, 2, 3, 4; Red Cross 4: Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Prediction—Biochemist. FRANCES ARTUSA Fran Cute ’n sweet . . . Lawrencian 4; Secretarial Club 4; Groomettes 1. Prediction—Secretary. MURIEL ASHBY Mickey Well liked by all . . . typist of the best quality . . . Library 1, 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2. Prediction—Business school. PAUL BAEYENS Sonny Outdoor type . . . Electrically inclined. Prediction— T. V. mechanic. KENNETH BALL Ken Humorous . . . fine basketball player . . . Honor Society 4; Marshals 4; Intramural Track 1. 2: Intramural Softball I. 2; Varsity Football 1, 2, 3; Freshman Basketball; J. V. Basketball 2; Varsity Ba.-ketball 3, 4. Prediction—Arthur Murray II. 20

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Honor Speakers VALEDICTORIAN At the top of the senior list stands our valedictorian, Morton Maneker, with the exceptionally high average of 97.61. Morty, besides his scholastic achievements, has taken a very active part in extracurricular activities. He is President of the senior class. Head Bov Marshal, an Honor Societv member. Circulation Manager of the Mental Pabulum and an outstanding member of the Debating Society. Without a doubt, Morty’s fine record is one of the best ever compiled at Lawrence. All of his undertakings both scholastically and otherwise have met with success. We are sure that Morty will continue to be successful in any field which he enters. SALUTATORIAN The salulatorian of the 1950 senior class is Judy Feldman, who is graduating with an outstanding scholastic average of 96.82. Judy has maintained an excellent record all through high school. She is a member of the Honor Society, the Marshals, News Editor of the Mental Pabulum, Co-Chairman of the Debating Society, President of her Hi-Y Club, and a member of the Buskins. Her ready smile and charming personality have won her many friends at Lawrence. Judy is recognized as a fine speaker who has represented Lawrence in many inter-school debates. She is a student of whom Lawrence may be proud. THIRD HONOR SPEAKER Our third honor speaker is William Metzger, who possesses an average of 93.61. Bill is a modest, reserved and highly respected fellow. He is known for his outstanding work in the fields of science and mathematics. Besides his scholastic achievements, Bill is a member of the Honor Society, the Math Club, and the Red Cross Club. He also did an excellent job as the School Life Co-Editor of The Lawrencian. Whenever a problem in solid geometry or physics arose. Bill was always the man who answered it. Because of his knowledge, patience, and understanding, we are certain that he will achieve his aim of becoming a professor of science. 19

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MICHAEL BARONE Mike Good looking . . . fond of sports and music . . . Intramural Softball 3, 4; Varsity Track 3. 4; Intramural Basketball 2. 3. Prediction—Technician. ALEXANDER BASILE Al Equally at home on the dance floor and at work with fuses . . . friendly and sociable . . . Intramural Soft-ball 3, 4; Track 4. Prediction—Navy electrician. MICHAEL BATTA Mike Baseball fan . . . enjoys landscaping . . . Intramural Softball 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3. Prediction— Florist. GEORGIA BELLAMY Debby Jovial and well liked . . . baseball fan . . . Freshman Chorus; Sophomore Chorus; Volleyball 1. 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 4. Prediction—Business. ROBERT BENJAMIN Bob Amiable chap . . . jovial . . . I.awrcncian 2, 3: Mental Pab 2, 3, 4; Sports Editor 4; Latin Club 2: Marshals; Math Club 3; Basketball Manager 1, 2. 3, 4; Head Manager 3. 4; Intramural Basketball 1. 4; Intramural Softball 1, 2, 3, 4. Prediction—Grantland Rice II. ARTHUR BERNSTEIN Artie Well versed in the finer arts . . . popular and well-known thespian . . . Library Club 1; Buskins 2, 3, 4; Electrician’s Crew 4. Prediction—Science fiction writer. ROBERT BLOCK Bob New arrival . . . Chip off the old block . . . Math (dub 4; Intramural Basketball 4; Intramural Bowling 4. Prediction—Lawyer. JOSEPH BLOUNT Joe The all-round athletic type . . . popular . . . Varsity Club 4: Varsity Football 3, 4: Track 3. 4: Intramural Softball 3, 4. Prediction—Heavyweight champ. MICHAEL BONO Mike He sang bis way through school . . . fine golfer . . . Freshman Chorus; Soph. Chorus. Mixed Chorus 3, 4. Prediction—Retailer. JAY BOYLE Boo Born with a basketball . . . hero of the fans . . . Varsity Club 4: J. V. Basketball 2; Varsity Basketball 3, 4; Intramural Softball 2. Prediction—All-American. RICHARD BRADSHAW Dick Talented musically . . . refined . . . Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4. Prediction—Another Guy Lombardo. JEROME BRANDER Jerry “Large streams from little fountains flow”. . . Latin Cohorts, Vice-Pres. 2; Senatus 3; Spanish Singing Club 3: Math Club 3: Forum 3. 4; Debating Team 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Marshals; Senior Write-up Editor 4; Mental Pab 4; Lawcedin Hi-Y 3; Intramural Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4. Prediction—Orator. 21