Martin Van Buren High School - Futura Yearbook (Queens Village, NY)

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TENNIS The warm weather and gentle breezes of Spring have brought with them the sounds of the swish and the plunk as Van Buren's tennis team once again takes to the courts. Under the supervision of Mr. Wolff, the team has gone far since its initiation some years ago. Last year, the efforts of the team were somewhat thwarted, when, without warning, we were shifted to a different league. However, the successful rebound of the team later in the season, combined with the return of such fine players as David Goodwin, has aroused hope for a highly suc- cessful season this year. The bowling team has blasted through one bowl- ing alley after another, leaving behind a trail of crushed and vanquished opponents. Although this performance is typical of the Van Buren team, it is especially true this year, with the return of five vet- erans of last year's campaign. Arnold Garelick, William Zimmer, Mike Brudner, Bill Presser and Bob Lucas, along with a fine crop of newcomers swept through their non-league competition without a loss. League play saw a string of victories against Bay- side, Jackson, and Flushing come to an end under the onslaught of the Francis Lewis team. Mr. Arthur Radwin, bowling coach, praised the team, but cautiously added that competition was threatening. Unfazed, the players regained their fine form and went on to finish the season with an impressive record. 1 X 6 BOWLING

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SOCCER Van Buren's soccer team this year enioyed what was perhaps its most successful season to date. Although it has not yet mellowed to the point where it can set its sights on a championship, the team certainly proved itself to be a tough opponent. Against Newtown, generally recognized as one of the strongest squads in the league, Van Buren man- aged to tie the game, causing Newtown to suffer through two grueling overtimes before we finally succumbed. Credit for the success of the team is equally divided between coach Meyer Diller and such stars as three year veteran and high-scorer, Alan Scholom. That the team's record was not out- standing is overshadowed by the fact that the team learned much about sportsmanship while laying the foundations for future successes. 1 i t TRACK Tl vm' lima plans..-.a The Van Buren Track Team suffered this year through two misfortunes. The coach, Mr. Elstein, suffered a mild heart attack early in the campaign, leaving the team temporarily devoid of leadership during his convalescence. However, Mr. Marvin Kessler, already burdened with the task of becom- ing basketball coach, volunteered his services as coach of the cross-country division. Assuming the position of coach of the indoor team was Mr. Meyer Diller, already serving as soccer team coach. Despite these many setbacks, cross-country stars Richard Peyser and Bennett Flax placed thirteenth and fourteenth respectively out of a field of one hundred and fifty runners in the Queens Champion- ships. The team has emerged well from an early- season slump. Driven on by the incentive to win a championship, the team would also like a success- ful season as a returning present to Coach Elstein. They no doubt will go on to bigger and better things as the season progresses.

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CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders have an academic, as well as a performance standard to which all members and applicants must adhere. A seventy-five per cent average and a clear character record are required, and as Mrs. Purnell, the faculty advisor, remarked, the cheerleaders maintain this with ease. Sixteen to eighteen girls participate, giving performances at each basketball game, at home or away. The goals of the cheerleaders consist of the stimulation of the team and audience spirit and the elimination of cheerleading as lust a spectator sport. The appli- cants are chosen by the present members, Mrs. Pur- nell, and Miss Wickman, chairman of the Girls Health Education Department.