Manhasset High School - Tower Yearbook (Manhasset, NY)

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CROSS COUNTRY Rou' One-N. Arnell, T. Zinn, N. Ostergren, j. Clam- pett. Rau' Two-j. Wilson, E. Russell, A. Mackey, W. Beard, B. Wright, A. Demmerle. Row Three-M. Lopez, K. Lent, A. Williams, D. Wright, D. Filsinger, C. Iddings, M. Calhoun. ganized. The A league teams were Sands' War- riors, Bayer's Be-Bops, Cuneo's Aces, Kushay's Indians, jonesy's Re-Bops, and Brinkman's Braves. The games were held in the gym which was open all day for both boys and girls. The girls turned out for basketball with their customary enthusiasm. Intramural sports were han- dled in a different manner this year. Teams with girls from all classes and representing all levels of ability were organized by the Girls' Athletic Coun- cil. The honor and reserve teams were chosen February 18. Only two games were scheduled, one with Port and one with Great Neck. There will be a meeting of the Ski Club in the girls' gym otiice-don't bring your skis! Such was the announcement which heralded the forma- tion of the ill-fated ski club. Why ill-fated? No snow. When a few wet Hakes began to fall, the girls were hopeful, but the weatherman just wasn't working with the Ski Club. The snow inevitably turned to ice or slush. Well, maybe next year .... The G. O. Dance Committee added something new to the dance on january 22. It all started with a motion in Student Congress for better refresh- ments. The student body was tired of broken dog biscuits and Hat, warm Pepsi Cola. The committee dutifully produced fruit punch and bakery cookies -quite an improvement. The girls' annual mad scramble for the available males preceded the Tower Valentine Hop, Febru- ary 12. Every girl was wearing her heart on her sleeve, literally. Ginny Thompson, head of pub- licity, distributed red paper valentines printed with- Roses are red Violets are blue If you're not at the hop You'll be considered a shmoof' and other original ditties. The gym was decorated with red paper hearts and streamers. The Commit- tees of Anne Fincke, Evie Kelly, and Bob Zeiller, headed by Alice Cleaver, did their best to help the girls land a man. Culture was at last coming to Manhasset. Yes, the opera. Here was something new in Tower as- semblies. La Green Tortilla starring Sylvia Carstens fpronounced with a French accentj and Guillaume Braznell brought forth a tremendous ovation from capacity crowds on opening and closing night-or rather day, February 18. The heart-rending lyrics were composed by Elizabeth Block, who also produced the spectacle. The songs were sung to arias from Aida, Carmen, La Traviata, and other well-known operas. Turner Austin introduced the performance with an ex- planation of the first act and the audience held its breath as the curtain rose on the stirring tragedy. The plot revolved about Tweedsworth CBill Braznellj and Melba fSylvia Carstensj who were Manhasset High School lovers. They sere- naded one another with a series of touching bal- lads against the background of the school cafe- teria containing thirty seniors Cthe chorusj. When Tweedsworth's Tozrer was stolen by the mean old villain CDick Painterj Tweedsworth was led to believe that the thief was his girl, Melba. Melba, entirely innocent, sobbed bitterly as she was ac- cused, and in despair consumed the deadly green

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The league basketball season began with a thrill- ing victory over Great Neck. In the following games with Mineola, Garden City, and Glen Cove, the Manhasset five went down to defeat, although they demonstrated some snappy ball-playing- especially our latest addition from Rhode Island, Red Kennedy. The next game was the triumph of the year. The terrific combination of Rainson, Kennedy, Perrott, Iiinaly, and Austin heat Port Wfashington, our traditional and usually superior rival. -18155. This victory made the Indians hungry for more. They then won the next three games but lost their winning streak in two straight de- feats. Manhasset finished the season with a tri- umph over Great Neck. By finishing in second place in the Westerii Division of the North Shore League Manhasset had proved that an underdog team can come up from behind and make a name for itself. The high scoring honors for the season went to Dick Finaly who had run up a total of I38 points. The V. started off the league season with two victoriesg they beat Great Neck io-58 and Mineola 47-516, but they were unable to continue their winning streak. In spite of the number of defeats, the jayvees played a number of close and thrilling games. Interest in basketball was not confined to inter- scholastic competition. A Saturday recreation pro- gram was set up by Mr. Wttlsli and Mr. Swan. A B league for freshmen and an A league for sophomores, juniors, and seniors were or- VARSITY FOOTBALL Run- Out-D. Hess. B. Braznell, L. Davis. P. Zeckhausen, B. McKillop, P. W.1tts. B. Gschvvind. T. Austin. Rau' Tuw-Ramburg, C. Wfalder, T, johnson, E. Vogler, B, Kanipf, D. Bayer, T. Shifflet, B. Lange, D. Clark, G. Willis, 5. Kushay. Razr' Three-B. Mueller, E. Wfakem. B. Brink. B. Drummy, K. Brinkman, D. Finaly, B. Giganti, N. Christman. D. Miller, R. Wilks, F. Chicowsky. M. Tuccinarde, Mr. Wfalsh. Razz' Fuzn'-VI. Hamilton, B. Hilton. C. Parker, B, Daine, B. Wizgnc-r, C. Augenthaler, R. Christman. B. Leverich, D. Miller, N. Cuneo, P. Koch, -I. Gschwind. B. Perrott, B. Boyrer, M. Clark.

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HOCKEY Rnzz' Om'-D. Rausch, S. Wittscliiehe, G. Davis, M. Harding, L. Stone, P. Wallter, B. Maron. Razz' Tzru-.l, Howard, D. Aspinall, A. Steigler, G. Gilliams, E. Rob- crs. Rau' Three--I. Auch, j. Shumway, gl. Martin, S. Lie- brect, P. Wilkinstmn, G. Thompson, M. Wittsclicn, I.. Thwaits, B. Dewey, A. Fincke. turtle soup. The villain confessed, stabbed himself, and Tweedsworth apologized profusely to Melba. But alas, it was too late-she had drunk the po- tion. Tweedsworth in a tempest of fiery ardor, snatched the bowl and drank the rest of the soup. All wept uncontrolably as the pair died grace- fully, clutching the Tower. and the curtain fell midst sobs and wails. On january 13 six girls gave an unique and entertaining program of Polish dances. The girls, Barbara Casper, Caroline Kushay, Helen Piergio- vanni, Dorothy Sherry, Mercedes Wilhouski, and Rose Rodriguez, wore authentic Polish costumes which had been in their families and danced to the accompaniment of Richard and Stan Kushay and Frank Chicosky. On january 19 George Gil- bert Groman gave a talk on How Other People Talk. He gave impersonations of President Tru- man, Winston Churchill, and numerous radio and motion picture actors. Mark Van Doren spoke to the juniors and seniors on the necessity for liberal education. His talk was the cause of many heated discussions among our erudite seniors, while some of the students found the period a good oppor- tunity to catch up on their sleep. As the end of the first semester approached, all but Miss Webb's algebra and trig student looked SOCCER son, B. Langdon, li, Nichols Ruiz' Tzro--C. Frame, W Fink, A. liaumgardner, G Scott. Run' 7'lmwAl3. Martin A. Mackey, F. Kyle. P. Kil gus, Nick. Russell. . -, .w - Rua' Om-F. Kruse, D. John-