Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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GERALDINE JOHNSON Gerry, an attractive blonde, has dreams of attaining theatrical success. In school her dreams have come true, for she acted like a professional in the senior play lead at the matinee. Gerry also did remarkably well in Thank You, Doctor. Besides dramatics she has been in hockey, tennis, bowl- ing, basketball, ping-pong, and has served on the Library Council, the Column Club and the Oracle'l staf. ALINE KAIIRS As this year's Editor-in-Chief of the Oracle, Aline has been a very busy girl. In addition to holding various positions on Malverne publications, she was a band member for four years, a debater for one year and was in the senior play. Aline played on class teams in hockey, basketball, and baseball and was on the basketball honor team. She was also secretary of the National Honor Society in her senior year. DOUGLAS KEAIION Sports fans will not easily forget Doug, one of Malvernc's all-round athletes. Duke, red-headed and freckled, has been practically indispensable to the football, ping-pong, and bowling teams and has also participated in track and basketball. He was a member of the Student Police, Junior Red Cross Council, Student Council and was home room treasurer. Doug was the office boy in the senior play. JOYCE KENNY Joyce participated in many of the extra-curricular activities offered in Malvcrne. Some of' the most outstanding of these were ping-pong, bowling, roller skating, and basketball. She received several honor certificates during her four years in Malverne and was a. very able member of the business staff of this year's Oracle. Joyce is known as one of Malvernm-'s best- dresscd girls and also as one of its shycst. VVILMA KNIPFING This year VVilma was elected news editor of the Mule Rcsides having this coveted position, she also belonged to the Motion Picture, Riding, Knitting, and Leaders' clubs. For three years she has been in our band and the Chorus, and has also played her sax in the Nassau County Band. As a sports entlmsiast, VVilma played hockey and basketball. She was Mr. Rob- ert's secretary in her junior and senior years. SHIRLEY KOESTER Easy-going, genial Shirley is famed for her athletic ability. During four years of basketball participation, she has consistently played on the class team. Shirley has also played on hockey, volley- ball, and basketball honor teams, besides participating in tennis, ping-pong, and Leaders' Club. She was an im- portant member of the Oracle business staff, and this year Shirley was elected sports editor of the Mule. JORDAN KROVVN Jordan, alias Mr. Alexander of the senior play, was very active in individual sports such as riding, swimming, ping-pong, bowling, and tennis. llc also participated in group sports, being in the baseball and basketball intranmrals. Jordan belonged to the Math and Chess and Checker clubs, and was a violinist in the orchestra for three years. Taking part in oratory con- tests, he was on the debate squad for one year. PAULA LARKIN Paula, the best-looking senior girl with personality plus, has been active during her four years at Malvernc. She participated in Sport Night, the Radio Revue, and was an assembly chairman. This attractive red-headed girl has done nmeh in journalistic activities. Paula was a member of the business staff of the t'Oraele, and of the same staff of the Mule, In addition, she was active in thc Column Club. MURIEL LATIIAM The best-looking senior girl with an abundance of refinement, Red has been one of Malvernc-'s best athletes. Muriel was on the hockev, baseball, and volleyball honor teams, and the basketball class team. Her popularity was shown by the frequency of her election to home room offices, having been treasurer once, and secretary twice. Muriel, our biggest heart- breaker, was cheerleader for three years. JEANNE LlllA'I'll Jeanne is one of Malvcrne's best athletes. She has received her numerals, shield, and letter and was a member of the Leaders' Club. She played tennis, hockey, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, baseball, and rides and skates. Jeanne was also a member of the Mule staff for four years and was its advertising manager, and a member of' the Oracle staff, the Chorus, and Art Metal and Jewelry Club. 15

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RICHARD FROTHINGHAM Dick, who came to Malverne as a sophomore from Richmond Hill High, has centered his activities around sports. He has become prominent as a star catcher on the baseball team as well a.s an outstanding member of the football, bowling, and intramural baseball teams. Dick plans to follow his brother to Farragut Academy to prepare for a. naval career. In his spare time he tinkers with his car. GLORIA GADDIS One of Malverne's most charm- ing girls, Gloria, glamour girl of the senior class, has not been idle. She worked on the Oracle and the Mule stads, and was a member of the Art Metal and Jewelry, Photography and Poster clubs. Gloria was active in ping-pong, skating, bowling, hockey, tennis, baseball, and Sport Night. She was also a freshman home room presi- dent. Artistieally inclined, Gloria has made many posters. JOSEPHINE GIACALONE Jo has helped the senior class faithfully at the candy counter and for four years has also served the hungry hordes in the cafeteria. Her main interest lies in athletics, having been a forward in basketball, a wing in hockey, and a fielder in baseball, besides being interested in tennis and volleyball. Girls' Sport Night has had her able assistance for four years, and she has played a sax in the band for three. BETTY 'GREENWOOD Betty is talented in many fields. She is art editor of the Oracle and has been in the Poster Club for four years. She has been a member of the Chorus since her freshman year and sang in the girls' sextet and the Radio Revues. In addition, Betty was feature editor of the Mule, a member of Student Police, and vice president of her home room. She was inducted into the National Honor Society. DOROTHY GREGORY Greg is far better known around these parts as Fanny,', as she portrayed the part of that paragon of all secretaries in the senior play, Help Yourself. Dramatics being her forte, Greg was also in on the inauguration of the series of inter-school plays. Although Dot is noted for her scholastic ability, she has also taken part in ping-pong and basketball, as well as serving on the Oracle editorial staff. MONROE HALL During his years in Malverne, Monroe was particularly recognized for his athletic ability. He appeared on the gridiron and manifested an early interest in horses by becoming a member of the Riding Club. Ultimately, he hopes, he will put this fondness for horses to good use by owning and operating a ranch for the breeding of horses. At present Monroe is at work for defense at Grumman's. JANICE HARRIES Janice is the girl with the look of perfection, she has that bandbox appearance. She is well-known for her artistic ability since she has made posters for many occasions. She also served as an usher at the senior play and has worked on the Orange team at Sport Night for four years. In addition, Janice be- longed to the Senior Art Council and the Oracle', Business Staff. EDWARD HOFFART Eddie, besides participating in a wide variety of activities, is also one of our best students. The recipient of the highest honor certificate every semester, he has been a member of the Math Club for two years, and a hard worker on the Library Council, and the Student Police. For three years Ed has been on the Oracle Staff, and he was a member of the Junior Honor Society. RICHARD HORNUNG Good-natured Dick plans to pursue a chemical engineering career. His member- ship in the Math Club as secretary-treasurer, and in the Biology Club have indicated his intense interest in science. He also belonged to the Stagecraft, Marionette, and Motion Picture clubs. In addition, Dick was in the senior play, and in debating and track. Richard was in- ducted into the National Honor Society. FRANK IRISH Red-headed Frank has been taking defense courses, in addition to his regular subjects, at the Hempstead Aircraft Training School. Active not only as a motion-picture operator, Frank is also quite at home with a rifle and was elected president of the Boys' Rifle Club. He also took the part of the job-hunting messenger boy in the senior play. Frank spends much of his spare time in the shop. l 14

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x THOMAS LIVORNESE Tommy is genial, friendly, and well-liked by everyone. He is best known for his willingness to help whenever an expert pianist is needed. He was a junior home room ofiicer and a valuable mem- ber of the tennis squad. Showing his talent as a capable actor, Tom took the lead as Christopher Stringer in the senior play. He will also be remembered for his re- markable performance in Thank You, Doctor. DOROTHY LORENZO Having a taste for sports, Dot has participated in basketball, hockey, baseball, and tennis, and succeeded in making several of the teams. ller ability is proved by the fact that she has received her numerals, shield, and letter. Dot was a member of the Art Metal and Jewelry Club and the Dramatic Club. She also played an active part in Girls' Sport Night, completing an enviable record. JANE MCDOVVELI. Jane, famed for her scholastic ability, won many highest honor certificates. She played on class teams in basketball, hockey, bowling, and base- ball and was on the basketball honor team. Showing her executive ability, Jane was home room president for three consecutive years. She belonged to the Leaders' and Poster clubs and was a regular participant in Sports Night. Jane also belonged to the Junior llonor Society. JEANNE McMANUS Jeanne, one of Malvern:-'s more smartly dressed lassies, is also extremely popular. Besides having served several terms in the Student Council, she participated in basketball, tennis, bowling, ping-pong, riding, and volleyball. Although Jeanne's outstanding characteristic is gesticulating for the pur- pose of self-expression, she uses her hands adeptly to knit in the Knitting Club and write for the Ora-le. DOROTIIY MILLER Dorothy has taken good ad- vantage of the group sports offered in the girls' athletic program and has participated in hockey, volleyball, and baseball. In spite of the fact that she has done well in the many home economics courses in school, Dorothy does not plan to continue in this field. Instead, she hopes to secure a secretarial position after graduation. Dorothy was also a member of the Student Association. I6 I MARY MILONE Mary's record shows that she is indeed interested in athletics. She has joined, at least once, every sport offered to the girls of Malverne and has settled on bowling as her favorite. Outside of school Mary plays a drum in the Malverne Drmn and llugle Corps, and she has taken part in numerous activities of this organization. As Mary majored in commercial sub- jects, she hopes to obtain a secretarial position. ELAINE MONTARIO Cheerful, happy-go-lucky Elaine has been primarily interested in group sports, as she has gone out for hockey, baseball, and basketball. She has the distinction of being one of the few people to obtain an award for perfect attendance throughout her school career. As an activity on the lighter side, she devotes much of her spare time to drawing. After gradu- ation Elaine hopes to get a job in the couunercial field. DOROTHY MORR Dot is fond of all sports and has gone out for many. Among these are hockey, baseball, ping-pong, basketball, bowling, and tennis. Although only a beginner, she showed exceptional bowling ability. The current fad brought on by the war has led Dot, as others, to join the Knitting Club, and she may be seen with needles clicking in spare moments. In her senior year Dorothy was on the Oracle staff. ALICE MULLANY Alice, dark-haired and lively, has been a conscientious knitter for the Junior Red Cross and a first aid worker. She has participated in the Girls' Sport Night for two years and is an able ping-pong player. Alice has spent part of her time outside of school working as a switchboard operator for the telephone company. Her ultimate ambition, however, is to obtain a secretarial position. EARI. NAGLE Earl is one of Malvern'-'s best athletes, having participated for two years in both baseball and football. For his performance on the grid- iron he was awarded a football letter. Earl also belonged to the Rifie Club, the Student Association, and the Junior Red Cross during his high school years. His classmates have proved their confidence in him by electing him a honre room president for two semesters.