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

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G1RL'S BASKETBALL SCHOOL HONOR TEAM WINS 2 OUT OF 3 To the delight of the dozen girls on the School Honor Team, Mrs. Ryan, and Miss Spanier, the team defeated Freeport and East Rockaway High Schools. Following a loss to Oceanside, the team was successful in it's two other chances. Because this team con- sisted of the most outstanding basketball play- ers in the entire school, victory was almost certain. The majority of the girls chosen for the team were seniors, although talented fresh- men, sophmores, and juniors also participated. The lucky girls were: Adeline Aubel, Alba D'Alto, Ann Colgan, Joan Duman, Janet Levine, Shirley Moore, Marcia Serwitz, Leah Slater, Marilyn Goetz, Sue Juskowitz, Linda Langstein, and Peggy Russell. Although the school honor team did quite well, the respective class teams didn't have too good a season. Bad weather and delayed busses were just two of the freak mishaps which postponed the scheduled games. The one and only game the girls class honor teams played was against Cceanside l-ligh School and we were defeated in all but the sophmore game, which turned out to be a tie. Although we didn't have too bright a season the girls are looking forward to next yearis ever-popular basketball season. l-lere's hoping it will be as good a season as is ex- pected. TWEN TY-ON E

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was ever-pressing the regulars. Bill Borzilleri, ace wrestler was unfortunate, hampered most of the sea- son by a back injury. Cther outstanding members of the excellent team were: Steve Wisoker, Joel Silver- berg, William Ligouri, William Fitzgerald, Robert Smith, Robert Taussig, Kert Kombert, Andre Leeds and Norman Yankwitt. The most thrilling match of the year was against Oceanside. Long Beach gained a tie, but they had to win the last two matches to do it. Long Beach started the day with a forfiet win in the l05 pound class. Steve Wisoker said it was the easiest match he ever wrestled. In the II4 pound ' . class Joel Silverberg lost a close decision to Tom Cassale, this being his first three consecutive victor- ies for Oceanside, Bruce Turly pinned Jimmy lVlclVlullen in 57 seconds on a half nelson and body press, and Mike Ackerman lost a decision to Frank Churchill in the l29 pound class. Then depend- able Tom Snow broke the spell and decisioned Pete Roche. With this the tide turned and the final score was Long Beach I9 - Cceanside l9. The winning of the S. S. A. L. Championship on February 25th, brought this great Season to a close. EXCITING SEASON POPULAR VOLLEYBALL ENDS ing was demonstrated was the match between cur Seniors and the Mephem Seniors. At half time Long Beach was trailing by I5 points. The Seniors decided something must be done and it was! As if a shot of Adrenilin was Everyone enjoyed Long Beach's successful volleyball season, which has just drawn to a close. During the season the senior hgnor team chalked up an excellent record winning three games, from Amityville, Farmingdale and lVlepham, while losing only to lVlalverne. The Freshmen, Sophs, and Juniors also excelled in bringing home many victories in spite of the strength and experience of their opponents. SEASONS HICHLIGHT . . . ,The game in which the most skillful play- administered Long Beach strove ahead and became the victor by two points. This is only one example of the Long Beach girls' pep. vitality, and determination to win. Many games can be won by this same kind of wonderful spirit! TWENTY

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SOFTBALL GETS GOOD START . . . After dropping the first game of the sea- son to Lynbrook 7-6, the softball team beat Baldwin 4-3 and behind Skapley took an upset from Hempstead 4-3. The game went scoreless until the second inning when Kim- melman singled, Ray Goetz doubled, Schwartz walked, a fly out by Reisberg, and a single by Schull accounted for three runs. After Hempstead tied the score, the Marines tallied to win by Reisberg's single and a barrage of wild pitches. Behind these and other players like pitcher Michelson, and fielders Dick Goetz, Grodensky, O'Brien, Borzilleri, F eld- man, and Lempel the championship is in sight this year. ANTICIPATE. BIG THINGS Though working under a handicap with all new players, coach Bob Gersten has de- veloped a team regarded as that necessary to beat to win the Section II race. Handling first base is lanky Red Sorenson with Fred Lewis, Harold Krafchick, and Eddie Mc- Ardle rounding out the infield. A good job in the outfield is being done by Kurt Kombert, Robert Taussig, and Dick Reilly. With Jack Raiden backing up the receiving end of the battery, pitchers Sam Farrey, Harvey Green- wood, Jack Martin, and l-lerb Brown really are keeping the opposing batters on their toes. With Bob Gersten at the helm, we believe that the Mighty Marines will be guided to great victories. TRACK OUTLOOK BRIGHT A game Long Beach squad lost to a pow- erful Malverne team by a score of 65-30. Long Beach took first in the hurdles, quarter mile and pole vault which were won by Smith, Marshall, Simmons, and Connor respectively. Both Bob's tied. ln second place were Gold, Leonard, and Marshall. ln the half mile Leonard took third as did O'Brien in the mile and Condon in the quarter. Despite this loss, potential strength is apparent. TWENTY-TWO