Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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ROBERT ADAMO Although Bob entered Malverne for the first time in his sophomore year, he has been very active since his arrival. Many will remember him as the master of ceremonies at the Radio Revue and at the Football Pep Rally. Ile ably portrayed a bank director in the senior play. Rob was on the varsity team in tennis and participated in baseball and intramural basketball. As a freshman at Sewanhaka, he played varsity baseball. AUDREY ADRIANCE Audrey left Malverne for Lawrence in her junior year but returned the next year just in time for the senior play. She immediately walked off with the leading role, and on the night of the play Audra-y's fine performance as Peggy helped to make Help Yourself the hit of the season. She also partici- pated in tennis, basketball, baseball, and bowling. Audrey has been active on many dance committees. GRACE ANDERSON Grace, the hall cop with a cheery greeting and a smile for everyone, is the super- efficient Oracle business manager. In addition to being a top-notch bowler, she also played hockey, basketball, and tennis. Gracie was a four-year main-stay of the Chorus, Marionette Club president, a Student Council representative, ami member of the Leaders' Club, and both the Junior and Senior Honor Societies. ANNETTE APEL The attractive girl with the cloud of dark hair on hall duty in the second floor corridor- that's Anne. She has been a competent member of the Senior Chorus for four years. Anne's talent as a singer has also made her a welcome attraction at Sport Night ami the Radio Revue. The Mule, Oracle, tennis, basketball, bowling. and work for class dance committees have given her little time to be lazy. 'I'HEODORE RALKE As a senior, Tiger was a star performer on the varsity football team. For two years before that he was a member of the junior varsity. Ted was the president of the Art Metal and Jewelry Club and also belonged to the Boys' Rifle Club. He received a three-year service award for shop work and a letter for football. Ted served on the Student Council and the Student Police for one year. MURIEI, BANKS Musical Muriel, to put it allitera- tively, came to us from Mineola in her sophomore year. She had studied music there and has continued it here, joining the Chorus and the girls' sextet. The same sextet charmed the audience at the dedication of the auditorium. For her work in the Chorus she received a choral award. Muriel's ambition, which used to be nursing, has veered toward a business career. ROY BARTH Although seeming to be reticcnt, Roy, who is well-liked, has kept himself quite busy at Mal- verne by singing at various shows and dances. Ile is very popular for his swinging of popular songs. Ile spends most of his time with the art department, drawing for the Oracle and training for his career as a com- mercial artist. Roy also participated in sports as a mem- ber of the wrestling, track, and bowling teams. ARTHUR BERNSTEIN Arthur might lic called the Daniel VV:-bster of the senior class because of his skill as a debater, being Long lslaud's debating champion in 1940 and New York State champion in 1911. Arty has been a member of the Oracle staff, the band and or- chestra, vice president of the Senior Math Club, track manager, and a member of the senior play cast. Arthur belonged to the Senior Honor Society. RUTH BEST Although Ruth may seem shy and retiring, her associates know her to be an ever-flowing fount of words. As property manager and prompter of the senior play, Help Yourself, Ruth was certainly not idle the night of the play. She was manager of archery and has participated in bowling and softball for several years. She also belonged to the Rifle Club and the Chorus for one year. JANET BITCON Tiny but lively, Janet is largely known for her participation in sports. She belonged to the Leaders' Club and played proficiently on honor teams in hockey, bowling, baseball, and basketball. Dancing, however, is Jan's forte. In addition to being voted the wittiest girl of her class, the seniors elected this champion jitterbug as the best dancer. She was also a junior home room president and secretary of a senior home room. 11

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enior .fdcluiderd .lo1iN ll0lllCll'l'S ihIAltGARl+IT lV1LsoN Ji'L1us VPICCIIIO he Senior Class this year has been especially active. The St. Valentine-'s Day Dance was very successful both socially and financially. One of the highlights in the entertainment field was the senior play, Help Yourself. Special men- tion should go to the girls who work behind the candy counter, for they provide an important part of the class funds. The class also sold Malverne automobile plates, pledged a large sum of money to the Oracle, and participated in many other activities. 0,0 efgean fri FRANK SIIERVVUUD As the jovial president of the senior class, Frank was voted the senior having the most pleasing personality, and the one who did most for the school. Frank was a. Student Council representa- tive twice, vice president of the Red Cross Council in his junior year, and vice president of his senior home room. lle also was an important member of the varsity football squad and served as a student policeman for two years. .IOIIN SUNDICRMANN Friendly .lolmnie is one of thc best-liked seniors. as was evident when his class elected him vice president. His fellow classmates also showed their confidence in his executive ability when they made him Student Council representative and home room president this year. John was a faithful student policeman, and hc was also on the football team and thc debate squad for one year. lll'l'l l'Y IRVINE Betty, our most popular senior girl, was elected the girl with the most pleasing: person- ality. Besides twice being the president of the Student Council, she was secretary of the senior class and vice president of her home room. As a member of the Leaders' Club, she belonged to the basketball, volleyball, and base- ball class teams, and the hockey honor team. Betty, cute, peppy, and popular. was also a cheerleader. 10 VVINSTUN STONE Friendly, good-naturcd, popular, and well-liked by all his classmates, VVin- ston has held the ottice of class treasurer for three consecutive years. He was also vice president of his home room in his senior year. VVinston had a decided interest in sports and was an important member of the football squad for two years. In addition, he was also a member of the Boys' liifle Club.

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DORIS BOEIJECKElt Doris, one of our best- dressed seniors, has been active in many sports. Tennis, basketball, archery, ping-pong, volleyball, and bowling, which she managed this year, are outstanding. She also belonged to the Riding, Rifle and Leaders' clubs. Doris has received five perfect attendance certificates and a three-year service award for Chorus participation. She was an able member of the Mule's advertising staff. PAUL BOWDEN Intensely interested in the art of building model airplanes, Paul has given vent to this in- terest by devoting a good deal of his sparc time to this hobby. He has been a very avid member of the Model Airplane Club. His other interests are wrestling and track, and in his junior year he received his numerals for participation in track. After being graduated, Paul in- tends to join the Merchant Marine. RICHARD BRONS Richie has led a very musical life. He has been a member of the band for five years and the orchestra for two and has received awards for services in both. Richie is an exceptionally good dancer and is one of the school's Lindy experts. He also played his cornet in the Brass Choir in his tenth and eleventh years. In addition, Richie was treasurer of his junior home room. KATHRYN RULLUSS Tall, blonde, well-dressed, possessing executive, artistic, and athletic ability-that's our Kate. Kathryn was freshman class treasurer and Student Council representative. Adept in scholarship and sports, she participated in Sport Night, bowling, tennis, hockey, basketball, baseball, riding, and was secretary of the Leaders' Club, and a member of the Oracle Art Staff, Sketch Club and National Honor Society. ALPHONSE CAPPARELLI VVit and good nature make up Al's character. Although he has been here only two years, he has displayed outstanding talents in music. He played the baritone in both the band and the brass choir and sang in the chorus and boys' octet. He was a prominent football player in his junior and senior years and received a football letter as a senior. He was also vice president of his home room. 12 MADELYN CARETTO Madelyn has had an envi- able record of activities which has given her a place in the Leaders' Club. As an ardent sports enthusiast, she was on the class hockey team. However, she was most outstanding as a forward on the basketball class and honor teams. Madelyn has also roller skated, bowled, and played ping-pong adeptly. As a jitterbug dancer, Made- lyn is near the top of the list. MILDRED CARLSON Milly has been a member of the Honor Society for two years. She has gone out for hockey, bowling, basketball, and tennis and has played on several class and honor teams. Her artistic desires were satisfied by membership in the Marionette and Poster clubs, and the Chorus for three years. Mildred was on the 'tOracle staff in a threefold capacity, as Booster Manager, and on the art and business staffs. RONALD CHALMERS Ronnie, better known as the handsome hall cop, is the best-looking senior boy and, incidentally, our biggest heartbreaker. Coming to Malverne as a freshman, Ronnie has not lost any time, for he has been a mainstay both as center on the football team and as an outstanding varsity basketball player. Ronnie also played baseball for three years and was a home room officer every year. MILDRED CHRISTIANSEN Millie, noted for her cheery smile and ready wit, belonged to the Chorus, and Dramatic and Marionette clubs. Ping-pong, badminton, tennis, and riding have all claimed Millie as a participant. She also took part in Sport Night in her senior year, and the Radio Revue in the eighth and ninth grades. The cafeteria has had her able assistance for three years. Mildred also took the Red Cross first aid course. ROBERT COLYIN As Bob's lnain interest is sports, his athletic ability was displayed on the varsity football and basketball squads, and he was a valuable member and a high scorer of each team. In fact, Bob was the seniors' choice for most athletic boy. His popularity has been proved by his election to many home room offices. Bob also played ping-pong and basketball and participated in intramurals.