Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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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.

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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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VAINO PAJUNEN Vaino really believes in going all-out for America. He, in addition to several other boys, attends defense courses given at Hempstead. From there he hopes to go to Grumman Aircraft after gradu- ation. He should be very welcome in this vital industry, as he has received attendance awards every year of his Malverne career. In keeping with his defense activities, Vaino has been active in the Boys' Ride Club. GEORGE PEARSALL George, although a partici- pant in intramural basketball and softball, is best known for his outstanding achievements as a varsity wrestler. He spends most of his time tinkering with automobiles and seems to have a hobby of buying and selling cars. This business gives him a different car almost every month. These experiences will be invaluable to him, for he hopes to be a Nassau County patrolman. GLORIA PERILLO Despite the fact that Gloria is the shortest senior, she, nevertheless, has a very amiable disposition. In addition to being tiny, Gloria. is also very shy. She participated in ping-pong and proved her scholastic ability by earning several honor certificates. Throughout her four years of high school Gloria has taken many commercial subjects, and, after graduation, she hopes to obtain a commercial position. LILLIAN RAICHLE Lillian participated in a va- riety of sports. During her high school career she was active in basketball, hockey, bowling, and volleyball. She also took part in Girls' Sport Night for four years. Last year Lillian was on the Junior Prom dance committee. After graduation she plans to secure a secretarial posi- tion. She is well-prepared for such a job, as she has majored in secretarial work. EDWARD RAND As the senior boy most likely to succeed, Ed has been a member of the Student Council, the Oracle stad, the Student Police, the Math. and the Stamp clubs. Definitely a likable and capable fellow, Ed was elected class president for three years, president of the Library Council, and was a member of the Junior and Senior Honor Societies. Tennis, ping-pong, and intra- mural basketball have occupied his idle moments. VIRGINIA REDA Gina is a sports enthusiast and has proved her ability in that direction, having played on both basketball and baseball teams. Further showing her versatility in sports, she has also partici- pated in hockey, volleyball, and ping-pong. Virginia belonged to the Art Metal and Jewelry Club and has served on the- Mule staff, but she will be best re- membered as one of our cheerleaders. TRUMAN RICE Truman, the best-dressed senior boy, is well-known for his wit and athletic ability. Ile was ace shortstop of the baseball team for four years, fall tennis champion of 194-1, and a varsity basketball player. 'Truman was a member of both Junior and Senior Honor Societies, and as a senior, he was secretary of the Student Council for two semesters. Ile also held the honored position of captain of the Student Poliee. JOAN RINGENBACH Joan is universally liked for her sense of humor and vitality. For three years she was a cheerleader, and each year Girls' Sport Night has provided another outlet for her energy. Joan has partici- pated in bowling, basketball, volleyball, riding and base- ball. Her hard work was an important factor in the success of the senior dance. Joan's willingness to work should make her outstanding in her career as a nurse. CHARLOTTE RUHROLD Charlotte has spent her time, when not helping the class of '42 by selling candy, on the athletic field. She enjoyed basketball, volleyball, archery, ping-pong, hockey, and roller skating. ller ex- ecutive posts ineluded managing archery and volleyball. Charlie has not been idle in the award field, having won attendance awards every year but one, several honor certificates, and earned her way into the Lead.-rs' Club. VIRGINIA SACHSE Although Virginia, voted the shyest senior girl, is quiet and unassuming, she is one of the most capable and busiest students. She has been an active member of the Library Council for the past three years. Virginia devoted time to school publications, hav- ing been on the Mule staff for two years and a mem- ber of the Oracle business staff. She also participated in ping-pong. 17