Malverne High School - Oracle Yearbook (Malverne, NY)

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.. .a.4:,,iuP JEAN CARSON Jean is one of our prettier senior girls. She has served faithfully on the Oracle business staff and her enthusiasm has sparked the volleyball, hockey, basket- ball, and softball class teams. She was a member of the volleyball honor team and was elected secretary of her senior home room. JOANN COLWELL Cute Joann was a busy girl. She was typist for the Oracle and Mule, re- ceived a shield for girls' sports, partici- pated in Sport Night, and was elected to the Senior Honor Society and sever- al home room offices. She plans to attend college to become a private sec- retary. JOHN CONNORS Jack, a quick thinker on the wrestling mat, has utilized his time at Malverne High School in many ways. Although wrestling has taken up ITIOSI of his time, he has also lent a hand to the Visual Aids Service. After graduation he plans to enter the electrical field. JAMES COSTELLO Jolly is the word for Jimmy, who al- ways has an infectious grin on his face and a merry word on his tongue. Possessor of varsity letters in football and track, and jayvee letters in base- ball and basketball, Jimmy has been a credit to himself and to Malverne in the field of sports. JOHN CROWLEY Jack's friendly manner gained for him the admiration of his classmates, as shown by his being elected treasurer of his home room for three years. This may account for his dream of being a Wall Street financial wizard. Aside from this, Jack devoted two years to the wrestling squad. Page eighteen OOO OOO -H--um is . 5 JOHN CRUICKSHANK John has two great loves, baseball and eating, and his one wish is that he might pitch and munch a sandwich at the same time. He has two years of baseball and two years on the Student Police, and he has an ambition to pitch in Ebbets Field for the Dodgers. RICHARD DAVISON Winning the 1948 American Legion Oratorical Contest and some fine work in the Benjamin Franklin Oratorical Contests have taken up most of Dick's time. An asset to the football squad, he has also found time to take part in many plays. After college he plans to enter either dramatics or radio. . JOAN DOWN ER Snappy is the word for our blonde drum majorette. For two years Joan has been leading our Band, and in her spare time she has instructed Malverne's future twirlers. Girls' sports, Sport Night, and the Mule have taken up the rest of her time. Joan is heading to- ward a buying career. RICHARD EWING Malverne gained a great sport enthus- iast when Al came to Malverne from Lynbrook in his junior year. Al's friendliness is apparent by the large circle of pals he has in both Malverne and Lynbrook. Not certain of what he wants to study, Al nevertheless, wants to go to Farmingdale. x CHARLES FAASS Easy-going Charlie has an eye for business and holds a position after school. His job limits his time for extracurricular activities, but he has found time for outside organizations. After graduation, Charlie hopes to either continue in the business world or enter one of the services.

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VIVIAN BRAUN Vivian's years at Malvcrne have been busy and well spent. She sang in the Chorus for two years and took part in all the concerts. Viv was active in girls' sports and participated in Sport Night. She has also lent a valuable hand to the business staffs of the Mule and Oracle. GILBERT BROWN His pleasing manner has made Gilbert well-liked in Malverne. This was proved by his being elected vice-presi- dent of his home room in his junior year. He has been a member of the Chorus and has participated in intra- mural sports. Gilbert plans to attend college after graduation. BEVERLEY BROWNE Beverley is best known around school for her terrific art work. She has held numerous offices and has received many honofeertificates. For four years she has been one of the most valuable members of the Oracle art staff, and this year was appointed art editor of the Oracle. CAROL BUCKLEY One of the best dressed seniors, Carol has many accomplishments to her credit. A member of the junior Hon- or Society, she holds six certificates for highest honors. Carol was active in girls' sports and the Oracle staff. Her favorite hobby is collecting menus. Carol plans to attend Oswego College after graduation. EILEEN BURKE Smiling, peppy Eileen could be seen twirling with the Band at all football games for the past two years. She also worked on the Oracle business staff, was a member of the Chorus, and participated in Sport Night. Eileen hopes to become a kindergarten teacher upon graduation. RUTH BURNS In her junior year Ruth came to Mal- verne and brought with her all her talents. Besides acting in the Intera Class plays, participating in girls' sports, singing in Chorus, and working on the Oracle, she is associate editor of the Mule. Ruth has proved her scholastic ability by earning numerous honor certificates. As a climax, Ruth was elected captain of the Blue Team. ANNA BURT Quiet, friendly Anna, possessing a re- markable talent for music, is a church organist and directs her church choir. She also devotes much of her time to softball and basketball. Anna is full of ambition and has high hopes of going to a teachers' college to become a kindergarten teacher. JOAN CAPPETTA An attractive brunette, -Ioan is well- known in Malverne for her lively cheerleading. Serving on both the Or- acle and Mule staffs, she also partici- pated in girls' sports and Sport Night. joan has been a member of the Chorus for two years. After graduation, she hopes to become a designer. MUR111 CARAKIANES Muriel, our modern Terpsichore, has a wealth of talent at her fingertips. In school she is an active member of the Mule literary staff, and is also .1 rep- resentative for the junior Red Cross. Outside of school, she is busily cn- gaged in giving dancing lessons to over one hundred pupils. PHYLLIS CARLSON This blonde lass has kept her warm personality while being busy with many activities. She worked on the Oracle business staff, the junior Pageant, sang in the Chorus at the Spring Concert and the Christmas Program, and par- ticipated in Sport Night. Phyll has her heart set on being a kindergarten teacher. Page seventeen

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CI IAR LES FAGELSON Charlie, a musician, and a good one. was a member of the Band and Swing Band, playing first alto sax and clar- inet, However, there is no room for music as a career in Cl1.lFliCiS future. because he plans to go to Columbia in order to become an optometrist. NANCY FliLLliR Nan has been pretty busy during her years in Malverne. A member of Lyres Club and Chorus for three years, she also participated in All-State Chorus and the competitive festival. Nancy has worked on the Oracle and Mule business staffs, and has been an active participant in Sport Night for four years. DOLORES FERN ANDliS Blue-eyed Dodie showed her ability as one of Malverne's able cheerleaders. An enthusiastic art worker, Dodie publicized many a dance with her clever posters. She also participated in Sport Night and held several home room offices. We all know she will reach her goal in the field of art. BRYAN FIELD Adjectives don't begin to describe Bryan because there just aren't any good enough. He has personality and real character and it is difficult not to like him. Bryan has many highest honor certificates to his credit and he particularly enjoys chemistry. Bryan plans to study engineering at the Uni- versity of Delaware. MARJORIE FINCKE Blonde, smiling, and friendly, describe Marge who has had a full school life. A member of the Mule and Oracle staffs, Marge also took part in archery. riding, was a manager of bowling, and participated in the All-State Music Festival. Marge hopes to become a stenographer after graduation. 66 FRANK FORSHAXV Genial Frank always has a smile on his face and a quip on his tongue. A diligent member of Chorus, and treas- urer of his home room, Frank also was in the Visual Aids Service. Coin col- lecting is his favorite hobby and we all share Frank's hope that he will at- tend Pennsylvania State. ISRNEST PRANKO An untiring and valuable member of the Photography Club for three years, amiable Ernie has also lent a helping hand to the Visual Aids Service. He has sung a deep bass in the Chorus and has participated in numerous concerts and musical programs. Iirnie hopes to bccome a photographer. MARILYN GIERBINO Bingo's friendly disposition and in- fectious grin have been well-known in Malvernc. She has worked on the Mule staff for three years and has partici- pated in basketball, hockey, volleyball, and softball. Some of her time is also devoted to outside activities. Bingo intends to go to Katherine Gibbs to become a secretary. R I-IODA GIEBEL The lead in the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The Pirates of Penzance. a participant in horseback riding, tennis, and volleyball, a member of the Mule staff, Chorus, and the Lyres Club, we present our oriole-Rhoda Giebel. Mal- verne High School will certainly miss this girl and her voice next year. JOAN GORDON .I0an's winning personality and smile have been valuable assets to the cheering squad for four years. She has also been active in girls' sports, Sport Night, Chorus, and has served on the Mule and Oracle Staffs. Joan plans to con- tinue her studies in ballet and further her ambition to become a dancer. Page nineteen