Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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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

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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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ELAINE RUBY will be sorely missed in more than one phase of school activity. Her interest in various clubs is shown by her membership in the Public Speaking, Athletic, Dramatic, and Riding Clubs. Her journalistic service included work on the Vacuum Cleaner, and Malverne Flashes. Her work in athletics was always outstanding. Besides participating in hockey, volley ball, and baseball, Elaine was an important member of the varsity basketball team for three years. Her work as guard and her ability to diagnose plays were the cause of a multitude of oppo- nents' unscored points. Next year she plans to continue her athletic work at Savage College. Besides having an excellent athletic record, she possesses a charming personality and ability to succeed. JOSEPH RUSSO confined his activities in Malverne mainly to membership in various clubs. In his freshman year he was interested in sports and joined the Athletic Club, in which he remained two years. In his junior year he became a member of the Aviation Club, and in 1935, still seeking new worlds to conquer, he transferred once again. this time to the Science Club which is much more interest- ing to him than either of the other two. Joseplh is another member of the senior class who is enthralled by the study of chemistry. But he does not limit his experi- ments to school, having constructed a small laboratory in his home, from which emanate many noxious odors. After graduation Joe plans to major in chemistry in college. ROBERT SANDS is known by the majority of the students of Malverne High School as the most impetuous boy in the senior class. His two hobbies are sleep- ing and chess playing, and he does a great deal of both. But his true love is chess. Bob is an ardent and enthusiastic member of the chess team and was president of the Chess Clubg his one ambition is to own a solid ivory chess set. He eats, talks, and dreams chess and will play on the slightest provocation. However, his attenton has not been entirely riveted on his favorite hobby. Bob is an expert dancer, as many a young Malvernite will testlify. He has also taken time off to gain numerous honor certificates and to represent the senior class in intramurnl basketball. WILLIAM SCHLEGEL compiled an excellent record in his four years at Malverne. He not only led his fellow students in scholastic achievements, but was outstanding in extra-curricular activities, for both of which he was elected to the National Honor Society. He was president of his freshman class, a member of the Student Council during his freshman, sophomore, and junior years, and also a member of the Ath- lctic, Aviation, and Science Clubs. Ralph also received many honor certificates. Fe was captain of the Student Police and a member of the Activities Adv-isory Council this year. He also served on the Oracle', staff as assistant business manager and member of the advisory board. His ambition is to go to Cooper Union to pursue an electrical engineering course. WILLIAM SLY has not only received numerous honor certificates, but has engaged in many extra-curricular activities. In his first two years he was a member of the Aviation Club: in his last two, a member of the Humane Club and the Student Police. He served on the Sophomore Hop committee, and was chairman of the Junior Prom committee and the committee for the Senior Dance. For four years he was a member of the Oracle staff, holding the important vplosition of Business Manager in. his senior Year. He is also interested in athletics and was a member of the 1935 base- ball team. With such service and activities to his credit, it is fitting that William Sly should have been elected to membership in the National Honor Society. EDWIN STALKER proved his ability as a tennis player in his junior year, when he played on our very successful tennis team, which won every contest. He received several honor certificates in his junior and senior years. Ed took active part in the Business Club in his freshman year, and in the Aviation Club in his junior year, and in his senior year was vice-president of the Science Club. In his junior and senior years he was on the baseball squad. Ed is ouite indefinite about his plans for the future but he has great hopes of going to college. We knofw, however, that whatever field Ed may enter, he will always be successful. 18