Long Beach High School - Echo Yearbook (Long Beach, NY)

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The j.V. Basketball season was launched this year with greater enthusiasm than has been displayed in many years. This was due mainly to the efforts of the J.V. Cheering squad. The entire group has shown consider- able improvement over those of previous years and we hope to have a more superior varsity squad in the future because of this. Under the capable leadership of their co-captains, janet levine, and Diane Appel, these girls, Linda Vveisberg, Stephanie Solow, Bette Wisokei', Marilyn Goetz, Naomi Himmel- stein, Eeattie Shapiero, Tootsie Small, and loretta Golden have been a great asset to both the school and the IV. basketball team. Because of their inexhaustable spirit and pep, these girls have been able to cheer the players on to many a victory. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for the great job done. J. V. CHEERLEADERS SPUR TEAM ON T0 VICTORY NEW' ATTRACTION IN GIRLS SPORTS With the opening of the new term a new venture was attempted by the Girl's Athletic Department. The snappy and exciting game of badmin- ton was added to the list of extra-cur- ricular activities. At the first practice there was a large turnout of excited girls, all eager to try their skills at this sport. Not long afterwards, school and class honor teams were chosen. A very fortunate and select group of girls, namely, Alba D'Alto, Marcia Serwitz, Peggy Barriscale, Janet Eidonson, Judy Atkins, and Marilyn Goetz, were chosen to represent Long Beach High School at the Play Day in Oceanside. Although the girls, handicapped beacause of their inexperi- ence, were up against some keen com- petition, Peggy Barriscale and Marilyn Goetz came out winning, while the rest of the team played quite well. This, indeed, was a gala beginning for a sport that will rate at the top with the Long Beach girls in the coming year. EIGHTEEN

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CHEERING FINALISTS CHOSEN! PEGGY TEAI-IAN ELECTED CAPTAIN June l95l - A tremendous turnout of eager girls filled the gym today, each one hoping to become a Long Beach cheer leader. Although the task was a tedious one, Jimmy McCabe, cheering supervisor, with the able assistance of the three remaining cheer leaders, Peggy, Teahan, Marcia Serwitz, and Diedre Doherty chose the following squadg Muriel Marshak, Ann Colgan, Joanne Ryan, Sue Aronson, Pat Carolyn and Carol Ditchek. After the squad was assembled Peggy Teahan was unanimously elected captain. Plans are now being made for summer practices. September l95l - After school, the cheering squad, amid the band, football and soccer teams is starting to prepare for the gala opening game., Many new T-E-A-M- and F-I-T-E cheers are being learned in order to give a little more pep to the onlookers. November l95l - Because of the never ending spirit and faith in the team the cheer leaders are now to be rewarded. They are to be invited to the annual Boosters dinner in which they along with Football, and Soccer teams will be honored. December l95l - Although there is only a change of uniform the Long Beach High Cheer Leaders, refreshed with a new spirit and vitality will be seen at every basketball game. At each game they will lead the team on to a deserving victory with there never ending cheering. June i952 - Now that the school season is at an end Long Beach High will say adieu to seven cheerleaders, Peggy Teahan, Joanne Ryan, Diedre Doherty, Pat Carolyn, Marcia Serwitz, Ann Cogan and Sue Aronson. When these girls receive their cheering pins on Class Day it will be a pin duly deserved by each Long Beach cheer leader. SEVENTEEN

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HIGH HOPES FOR The Long Beach Rifle team started out the season with only two veterans on the squad Henry Rouse and Stanley Weint1'aub. New and enthusiastic newcomers, Stan Steinberg, Dave Albin, Ray Ctoetz, Jay Fagin, Bob Corin, and Perry Eisenberg filled in the re- RIFLE TEAM maining positions. lnexperienced and lacking practice the boys lost the first few matches to more experienced opponents. The day before the Vvocdmere match the boys shot a score of 835 at practice which is slightly better than Woodmere usually aver- ages. The boys were determined to win, and the excitement heightened. Unfortunately, this excitement and tension cost the team the match 841 to 807. At least they learned what might very well be called the rifleman's slogan, Never be nervous . For those who are unfamiliar with rifle matches here briefly is something of what it entails. Six men shoot at a target of which in diameter is an inch. This is placed at a dis- tance of 50 feet. Only the 5 top scores are counted. The rifle season is still in season and al- though the team may win only a few matches this year, Doc Cvalowin has high hopes for next year. The Frosh and Soph boys have shown a keen interest in the sport and can be developed into excellent riflemen. They will undoubtedly start next season with a bang. EXCELLENT SEASON FOR LONG BEACH WRESTLING TEAM Coach Roy Ilowit's l952 Wrestling Team finished the year with 6 wins, 5 losses and a tie. This was one short of the most wins of the season f or Long Beach. In regular South Shore Ath- letic League competition Long Beach defeated Malverne, Lynbrook and Southside while it tied Oceanside and went on to win the S.S.A.l... Champ Tommy Snow, Long Beach Captain and last year's S.S.A.l... champ had a I0-I and l record for the season's competition. Another senior who turned in a swell job was Harvey Greenwood who wrestled in the unlimited class. His record was 7-2 and l. Lou Freedman turned in a 5 win 4 loss season. This was Lou's first year as a grapler and in his first match he pinned his man in 55 seconds. Senior Bob Connor NINETEEN ionship.