Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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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

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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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RUTH SCHAFER Ruth, the reticent senior with a mass of blond curls, hasn't missed a day of school for two years. She has joined hockey, basketball, tennis, and roller skating groups. As a freshman, Ruth was on the hockey team and in her senior year served as tennis manager. She was active in the Skating Club and by earning her shield, gained admittance to the Leaders' Club. ROBERT SCHWANER One of the quieter members of this year's senior class, Bob has a very unusual hobby. He keeps snakes for pets. Bob's greatest contribution to Malverne was his fine participation as a member of the wrestling team. IIe wrestled in the 112 pound class and won many matches in his senior year. After high school Rob intends to go to college, but he has not yet selected that particular institution. IIERl3l lR'l' SECKER Herbie is well known for his skill in playing tennis, and he has captained Malverne's netmen for the past four years. As a very efficient worker and a boy always willing to lend a helping hand, Herb has belonged to the Library Council, the Student Police, and the business staH of the 0raclc. He was also active in the Rifle Club and on the bowling team this year. MARVIN SEIIINGER Marvin has a genial dispo- sition and has had a. well-rounded high school career. Besides participating in a number of sports, he has been a member of a number of clubs. He belonged to the Riding, Chess and Checker, and Motion Picture clubs. Marvin played in thc basketball intramurals in his junior and senior years and in his senior year took part in softball. lle competed in the boys' tennis tournament. ANNEI,lI'lSl4l SEYROLD When we think of cheer- ful, energetic Anneliese, we can't imagine Malverne with- out her. Voted the girl who did most for the school: Blue team captain, badminton and archery champion, member of Junior and Senior Honor Societies, vice presi- dent of the latter, Student Police sergeant, holder of many ofiices, member of basketball honor team, band, Stage- craft Club, and candy counter worker-that's Anneliese! RICHARD SIEDENRURG A familiar sight to Malverne students in his jodhpurs, Richie has been an active member of the Riding Club for two years. During this time he has become quite a skilled horseman. Partic- ipating on many committees in both his junior and senior years, he contributed to the huge successes of both the senior play and the Junior Prom. Richie, who is also a skilled pool player, intends to go to college. RICHARD SINNER Active in instrumental music for six years, Dick, our best eornetist, had the honor of being chosen student conductor of the band. Richard also held the high offices of secretary and vice president of the Student Council. VVell known for his wit, he was voted witties't boy of his class. Richard was outstanding on the football, baseball, and softball teams. Ile also sang in the Chorus for one year. DORIS SMITH Doris may seem shy and reticent to many people, but to her associates she is known to be a very friendly person and an efficient worker. In her senior year Doris has devoted her afternoons to taking charge of the senior candy counter. As a junior she played volleyball, and the year before that Doris made ping-pong her main interest. Doris also participated in Sport Night twice. DUDLEY SMITH Dudley has been as busy after school hours as during them. He was a member of the Photography and Math clubs, and his interest in publi- cations was shown by his three years' stay with the Mule and four years with the Oracle. Moreover, Dud was a member of the band, track team, Student Police, and cast of Thank You, Doctor. He is best remembered as being one of New York State's champion debaters. ETHEI, SMITH One of the more popular members of the senior class, Ethel, being interested in sports, was a member of the Leaders' Club, as a result of her partic- ipation in basketball, baseball, and ping-pong groups, and on the hockey and bowling teams. She also was in the Art Metal and Jewelry Club and on the Mule staff. In her freslunan year she was a Chorus member and a Junior Red Cross representative. u 18