Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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CHARLES PARKIN is best known for activities in extra-curricular fields, his chief accomplishments being along journalistic lines. During his sophomore, junior, and senior years he gave his services on Various publications in Mialverne High School: the Mule, Campus Chatter, Malverne Flashes, and Oracle In addition he was a member of the Press Club in his senior year, acting as permanent editor. He was also active in administrative affairs. being on the Activities Advisory Council in '35. He was in the senior play and the Interclass Play' Cfontest. Athletics have not played a prominent part in his school life, but he was on the bowling team this year and developed the art to a high degree of efficiency. VIRGINIA PERILLO, a quiet, reserved person, is interested mainly in imaginative subjects rather than the more concrete ones. She favors English and literature. Although she is an unostentatious student, her work is done well and thoroughly. She doesn't care for athletics, but enjoys hiking. Aside from collecting poetry for anthologies, practically all of her spare time is spent writing poems, many of which have been accepted and published in local papers. In her junior year Virginia was awarded a certificate for perfect attendance. She enjoys conversation with older people, and the study of child psychology. The choice profession in her estimation is nursing, and she plans to enter the New York Foundling Hospital to follow this vocation. Because of her patience and gentleness, she will undoubtedly be a sufcess. ROBERT PERLMAN, saluatorian of the class, has accomplished much during his high school career. He has a large collection of honor certificates and was elected to the National Honor Society in 1935. Bob was not only a member of the Student Cou-ncil, but belonged to the Dramatic and Press Clubs and was a member of the chess team. After being on the Oracle staff for two years, Bob became editor-in-chief in his 'last year. Not only is he among the best students, but he is well known for his keen wit and conversational ability. His dominant personality will some day place him in an important position in whatever field he may choose. JOSEPH PHELAN, one of the seven honor students of the class, is the proud possessor of an honor certificate for each semester. He held the ofiices of ,presi- dent of the Science Club, vice-president of the sophomore class, and vice-president of the Aviation Club. He was also a member of the Archery Club. Most people will remember him best visiting the classrooms to collect attendance slips, as Mr. Mills' assistant, and wearing a 'big broad grin. In snite of his excellent scholastic record, he claims that his hobby is taking naps. Joe would walk a mile for a peach ice cream soda. His chief ambition is to become a chemical engineer, and he intends to work his way through college to attain his goal. CATHERINE PHIPPARD had the distinction of earning two major letters by participating in all sports. She was an active member of the Dramatic, Riding, Swimming, and Column Clubs. When! a senior, she acted as the girls' leader of the entire magazine subscription campaign. Kayfs ambition is to be a newspaper woman, and in preparation for this profession she was a memlber of the Oracle staff for two years and reported for the Mule and Flashes, and the Out- lool-:. She also held the position of publicity manager for the Fourth Annual Musicale. Kay is a loyal and sincere friend and is noted for her frankness, which is enjoyed by everyone. Her frequent changes of coiffure are ever a source of wonder to Malvernites. JQHN PHIPPARD has always succeded in finding the hardest things to do, and doing them well. His program has included the most difficult math and science courses, yet he has received several honor certificates. In the field of athletics. he was on the wrestling team in his sophomore year and on the track team in both his sophomore and junior years. Pursuing his love of the diiiicult, Jack was a mem- ber of the business staff of the Mule, a position which he hlandled efficiently. Membership in both the Chess and Dramatic Clubs has occupied his club periods. Jack's outstanding achievement, however, is graduating in three years, for which attainment he deserves a great deal of credit. Intending to be an engineer, John will probably enter Cooper Union. I6

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JOHN WIEDFORD, known to most of us as Jack or perhaps Skippy, is another of our diminutive seniors, even though he has--we might say-- grown up since the title 'of senior was bestowed upon him. Anyway, Jack is one of our outstanding personalities and has earned honors for three years and obtained several certificates. Skippy has contributed to sports. He played baseball in his senior year and was a member of the Athletic Club while a freshman. Jack's happiest moment will be when he owns his own airplane, so he can fly around to his heart's content. Yes, Jack s hobby is aviation. He was a member of the Aviation Cluib for two years. We know he'll be successful in whatever he undertakes, but we'll wish him a Happy Landing! RUTH MEYERS is a. very active member of the class of '35, although she has been in Malverne only two years. During her senior year she actively participated in Journalism with her quips and puns for the Press Glub and more serious matter for the Column Club. She achieved the berth of associate editor of the O'racle. She received honor certificates during each of her years at Malverne and was treasurer of the Student Council during the first semester of her senior year. Ruth is extremely interested in the art of costume design. She wishes some day to be a successful designer of women's clothing. Her quiet but clever wit and frequent blusbings at the least provocation are typical of Ruth's likable personality. CATHERINE MURRAY has a pleasing and affable personality and a willingness to help when there's work to be done. She helped to make a success of many social affairs including the Sophomore Hop, the Junior Prom and the Friendship Dance. As a senior she not only worked on both the Christmas card and candy committees but also ushered at the senior play. For three years a member of the Girls Chorus, she became president in her senior year. She also belonged to the Dramatic and Humane Clubs for two years and was treasurer of the latter in '35. She earned several honor certificates and was a member of both the class basketball and volley ball squads for two years. Kay intends to study nunsing at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York. OSCAR NICKEL is called bv his intimates either Baron, Baron Munchausen, or iust Munchie. In fact, calling him Oscar is comparable to waving a red fiag at a bull or an orange flag at an Irishman on St. Patrick's Day. The Baron has been a mem- ber of various clubs. As a freshman he belonged to the Sports Club, the next two years he spent absorbing' the fundamentals of aerodynamics in the Aviation Club, and in his senior year he turned to the sport of bishops and quleens and Joined the Chess Club. In his final year he also served as a member of the business staff of the Oracle, After graduating from Malverne High School, he plans to work for a year and then matriculate at Brooklyn Polytech. WINIFRED NUSSLE is a very energetic worker, who has accomplished a good deal during her high school years. Slhe has received honor certificates every term and in her freshman year was awarded a medal for an essay about George Washington. She was an active member of the Glee Club, Dramatic Club, and Rrdmg Club. The Sketch Club also claimed her as its secretary and the Stamp Glub as 1i1S vice- president. She was a member of the Student Council and was the able art editor of the 1935 Oracle During the past two years Winifred, whose hobbies are stamp-collecting and sketching, has received several prizes in our poster contests. She intends to do secretarial work and to continue her study of art at night school. DEAN O'DO fi ' LL, one of t ven outstanding students of the classnreceived each y ar v-' or certificates istinction or with highest honors. His extra- curricu ctivities as edito - hief of Malverne Flashesw and as a member of th n ocial Cl were als ommendable. Student administration is a field in C x an ac ev d' p c prominence As president of a junior home room, 4,9 a uncil and member of the Activities Advisory Council, r lmax it was proper for Dean to be selected a member of fitted hi H es to become an expert accountant, for which he will seek train ein' L' S1 e . I, i ' I d Lx ' V 1 A ' l . the Natim-I H ciety, for which his scholastic aptitude and character so well ' . e ing at a New York City business school. i5

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YVILLIAM PRIOR earned many honor certificates during his high school course. He is musically inclined and in his junior and senior years was in b'oth the school orchestra and the band, in which he played the tuba. It is his ambition to be able to play professionally some day and to become a member of one of the large orches- tras. In addition to his musical ability, Bill is one of the active members of the Games Club, and there is no doubt that he has become an excellent chess and checker player. He hais an exceptionally cheerful and sunny disposition, an asset which will unquestionably be a decided advantage to him in the business world, which is his chosen field. MIRIAM PUGH, sophisticated and charming, is talented as artist, actress, and journalist, but she is mainly interested in art and design. In her senior year she won first prize for both her senior play poster and her P. T. A. block print. Being an ambitious person, Miriam has been active in the Art Club, Sketch Club, and on the Art Staff of the Oracle She was also a member of the Press Club, and wrote for the Mule and Campus Chatter. Miriam's talent as an actress was displayed in her roles in Theme Song for the Married and Digging Upi the Dirt. Miriam earned four honor certificates, worked on the senior dance committees, served for two years as cashier of the cafeteria, and for one year as library assis- tant. She was a member of the Games Club. CLIFFORD s hi ition is to take up the study of engineering after flfllshm h sh SC o se. opies to attend Cornell University to ful- fill this e. ' ' n n c lec ' of are coins, stamps, and rifles. In accor- dance with in 'n e s an ctive member of the Rifle Club. Among' his other member s,.he X en ' the Dramatic, Chess, and Riding Clubs. Scattering his servi s lmpa , as a trackman in his junior year and a wrestler in his senior year. ff was o vice-president of his senior home room and served on several class committees. In addition to his interest in guns, en- gineering, and athletics, Cliff can play many musical intruments proficiently, among them the piano-accordion, piano, and mandolin CHARLES RIDER is best known for his tennis accomplishments. He won the Nassau County tennis championship for two years in succession and was elected leader of the Malverne High School tennis team. But tennis is not the only sport in which he engaged. He was also a member of the baseball squad in his senior year and of the ping-pong team. He led the boys' team for the entire school in the annual magazine subscription drive carried on in his last year. He was a member of the committee which arranged the moving picture show presented by the senior class. Charlie belonged to the Dramatic Club in his freshman and sopho- more years, and the Science Club in his senior year. ROBERT RIKER is one of the most active members of the class of'35. His athletics are perhaps the most prominent of his activities, since he participated in football, basketball, bowling, and tra-ck. He was captain of the football team and co-captain of the basketball team this year. Last year Bob was elected to the Honor Society and received several honor certificates. He was a member of the Student Council every year, a member of the Student Police for two years, and of the Activity Council this year. He was photography editor of the Oracle and this year acted as stage manager of the senior play, Digging Up the Dirt. Besides this, he was president of his class last year and vice-president this year. ANITA RITTER possesses the quality of leadership to the 'nth degree. Sports have claimed most of her time. She was elected to the managerships of four sports: tennis, baseball, swimming, and basketball. Small and agile, Anita has been eminent in athletics for the past four years, actively participating in basketball, volley ball, baseball, and soccer. An outstanding back on the varsity hockey team, she was responsible for many narrow escapes for the Malverne girls. She 'vas popularly elected best girl athlete. She was also a member of the Student Council, secretary of the Home Economics Club, and a member of the Girls Chorus. A student of the commercial course, Anita plans to enter the business world upon graduation. I7