Mattituck High School - Reflector Yearbook (Mattituck, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1955 volume:

to buy “DetUceituut To you, Gertrude Koop, for the millions of little things you have done for everyone in Mattituck High School with willingness, gracious. ness and a pleasant smile always; To you, most of all, for your courage and steadfast faith that will ever serve as an inspiration to each of us, the Class of 1955 sincerely dedicates this yearbook. L. to R.: Charles O. Frazee (Clerk), Joseph Cichanowicz, Mrs. LeRoy S. Reeve (Pres.), J. Dwight Reeve (Vice Pres.), Donald E. Swahn. Student @ou tcil SEATED L. to R.: Florence Scheuerman — Brady Funn — Eleanor Wamback (Sec.) — Ronald Reeve (Pres.) — Nancy Audioun (Vice Pres.) — Shelia Doyle STANDING L to R.: Valerie Decker — Paul Pylko — Carol Cooper — Pauline Wick — Jeanette Verity — Amy Penny — Dorothy Dickerson — Marilyn Abitz. acuity FIRST ROW, L. to R.: Ruth Y. Warnerf Grade 4 — Elizabeth Phillips, Grade 4 — Gertrude Koop, Homo Economics — Elizabeth Sherwood, Grade 3 — Corinne Moxham, Commercial — Anna L. Lindsay, Grade 5f — Elizabeth M. Cummings, English.Latin — Rosemary McLaughlin, Grade 2 — Lillian S. Schiller, Grade I SECOND ROW L. to R.: Viola H, Kramer, Grade 2 — Olive D. Paul, Grade I — Mary K. Johnson, Grade 6 — Nancy King, Girls Physical Education — Dorothy N. Tyrrell, Nurse — Leslie R. Bermingham, Grade 3 — Doris B. Bennett, Kindergarten — Anna P. Lee, Eng French THIRD ROW L. to R.: A. C. Garelle, Principal — Arthur R. McCaw, Mathematics — Vernon G. Strub, Industrial Arts — Roland Sherwood, Science-Ass't Principal — Edward C. Clingen, Social Studies-Library — John H. Bennett, Grade 8 — Melville J. Beclcel, Grade 7 FOURTH ROW L. to R.: John R. Lang, Social Studies-Commerce — Lear Cherrington, Art-Driver Education — William Topping, Music — Robert Muir, Physical Education Secretaries Custodians Editor ...................................Shirley Downs Senior Associate Editor...................Nancy Audioun Junior Associate Editor...................Amy Penny, Carol Kirchgessner Art Staff ................................Ed Decker, Richard Gutierrez, Flo Scheuerman, Dotty Zaweski Literary Staff............................Wilma Gordon, Editor, Eleanor Wam- back, Sylvia Konchalski, Barbara John- son. Colleen Browne Layout Staff..............................Marie Siemerling, Jack Duryee Business Staff............................Jim Grathwohl, Manager, Ronnie Reeve. Cliff Tyler, Donald Sabot NANCY AUDIOUN A tall brunette who's nice to know A Rockette she was in our Minstrel Show; President of the Honor Society and cheer leader as well — In twirling and sports she also excelled. Honor Society 4; French Club 4; Minstrel Show 3. 4; Twirlers I, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2 3. 4: Sports I. 2. 3. 4; Major M Club 4; Student Council 3, 4.; VP Student Council 4; Student Court 3. 4: Press Cfub I. 2. 3; Sec of Senior Class 4: Rockettes 3. 4; Reflector Staff 3. 4: Dial Staff 2; Open House I. 2, 3, 4 EUGENE CHITUK A regular feNow, his classmates say What better tribute can they pay. Agreeable and lots of fun We recommend him to everyone. Stage hand 2, 3. 4; Cafeteria I, 2, 3. 4: Boys Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Seniors COLLEEN BROWNE She s brown-eyed and smart and very nice too, To her Alma Mater she'll always be true, — A hit in the Minstrel and in selling as well, In Cortland next year she’s sure to excel. Band I, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4: Minstrel Show 2, 3. 4; Senior Play 3, 4: French Club 4; Honor Society 4; Girls Sports I. 2, 3; Spring Festival I. 2. 3; New Paltz 2: Jr. Prom. Comm 3; Press Club I, 2 3. 4; Christmas Program 2. 3. 4: North Fork Music Festival 3. RUSSELL BIRD Although Russell is pretty small, He's a good friend to all. He's always happy and never kicks, And can get himself out of most any fix. Minstrel I, 2. 3, 4; Endman 4; Senior Play I, 2: Cafeteria 4; Stage Crew lt 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH CORCORAN She's tall, she's blonde she's full of pep, When dancing with the Rockettes she's always in step. Whatever she does, she always does well In the future our Liz is bound to excell. Cheerleading 2, 3, 4; Twirler 2, 3. 4: Press Club I. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club I, 2. 3, 4; Sec. of Class I; Treas. of Class 2, 3; French Club 4: Girls Sports I, 2, 3, 4: Spring Festival I. 2( 3, 4; Minstrel Show 3, 4; Rockettes 3. 4; Reflector Staff 3; Major M Club 4; Senior Ploy 4; Cafeteria 4: Dial Staff 2; Jr. Prom Comm 3: Christmas Program 3. SHIRLEY CORWIN Prom this Miss not a sound can you hear, As hard as you listen, year after year; She's nice, though( as all will agree, You'll have good luck, as we easily can see Press Club I, 2, 4; Cafeteria I, 2. SHIRLEY DOWNS A tall brunette lass with always a smile As an Octette member she was worth her while Drum Majorette and athletic as well We think our Shirl is really swell. Mattituck Girls Octette I, 2. 3; Press Club I, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4: Band I. 2. 3. 4; Drum Majorette 4; Asst Drum Majorette 3: Honor Society 4; Girls Sports I, 2. 3. 4; New Peltz 2. 3: Minstrel Show I, 2. 3, 4; Senior Ploy 4: Spring Festival I, 2. 3, 4; Jr. Prom Comm. 3: Pres of Class 2; Trees, of Class I; Reflector Staff 3. 4; Ed of Reflector 4; Cofeteria I. 2, 3: Major M. Club 4: Christmas Program I. 2; Rockettes 3, 4: North Fork Music Festival 3. Seniors PHILIP DICKERSON This handsome lad from Sound Avenue came, In basketball he won his fame. While on the court the crowd all cheers For when he shoots we have no fears. Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4: Press Club I - Basket- ball-Varsity 2. 3, 4: JV I; Co Capt Basket- ball 4: Soccer I. 2, 3, 4; Co Capt Soccer 3. 4: Tumbling I. 3, 4: Boys Chorus I. 2; Endman 3. 4; Reflector 3; Student Council 3; Student Court (Judge) 3; Vice Pres. 2. Pres I; Track 3. 4: EDWARD DECKER, Jr. He's tall and is a basketball star Fans have cheered him near and far, This boy deserves fame People will all know his name. Soccer I. 2, 3, 4; Soccer Co-Capt. 4; Basketball J. V. I. Var. 2. 3, 4: Basketball Co-Capt Baseball I, 2. 3, 4: Track 3. 4: Class Trees. 4; Minstrel Show I. 2, 3. 4: Senior Play 3. 4: Mattitalk 3. 4: Reflector 4; Honor Society 4; Dial Staff 2. JACK DURYEE A member of our class who is a friendly chap. Schoolwork to him was always a snap; A hit in the Minstrel year after year, His life will be prosperous, never fear! Band I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4; F-ench Club 4: Press Club I, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show-I. 2. 3, 4; Reflector Staff I. 2, 3. 4; Basketball Manager I, 2. 3, 4; Soccer Manager 2; Senior Play 2, 3; Boys State Rep 3; Boys Chorus I, 2. 3, 4; Cafeteria 4: North Fork Festival 3; Spring Concert I. 2. 3, 4; Junior Prom Comm 3; Trees Band 3. BRADY FUNN A sports-minded boy who is nice to know, On the diamond or field he's ready to go: His name in lights we'll someday see, Good luck, Brady — a success you'll be. Soccer I, 2. 3. 4: Basketball I, 2, 3: Base- ball I, 2, 3. 4: Boys Chorus I. 2. 3. 4; Student Council I, 3. 4; Student Court I, 3, 4. RICHARD GUTIERREZ On our soccer squad he did excel We think our boy is really swell An artist he will work with strife We wish him well the rest of his life. Soccer 1.2, 3, 4: Tumbling I, 2. 3, 4: Glee Club I. 2. 3. 4: Reflector Staff 3, 4; Boys Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 4; Class President 3 Seniors JAMES GRATHWOHL Tall and slim and as smart as can be, A prosperous future we all can see; A friend to all and a Frenchman true — Best of everything. Jim, and good luck, too! Minstrel Show I. 2. 3, 4: Glee Club I. 2, 3, 4: Dial Staff 2: Press Club 3. 4: Reflector Staff (Business Ed) 3. 4: Honor Society 4: Editor, Hon Soc Handbook 4: Pres. French Club 4; North Fork Music Festival 3, 4- Boys' Chorus 1.2, 3, 4: Senior Play 4; Open House I. 2, 3. 4. WILMA GORDON Most active in her senior year She deserves many a cheer. In sports and activities she does well We all think she's really swell. Transfer from Port Jefferson 2: Press Club 3. 4: Reflector Staff 3, 4: Glee Club 2, 3, 4: French Club 4; Honor Society 4; Girls Sports 3, 4; Spring Festival 2. 3: Jr. Prom Comm. 3: Minstrel Show 4: Christmas Program 4: North Fork Music Festival 3: Senior Play 4. MARILYN HAMILTON Short and blonde, and oh so sweet, Our girl Marilyn is hard to beat. She's often found riding in a brand new car And we all know she is bound to go far! Minstrel Show I, 2. 3, 4: Octette I. 2, 3; Glee Club I, 2. 3, 4: Accompanist I, 2, 3, 4; Press Club I. 2, 3, 4: Baton Twirler I, 2. 3, 4: Volley ball I, 2. 3: Christmas Program I, 2, 3; Spring Festival 2, 3: North Fork Festival 3. V. V !■ DOROTHY HANNABURY She danced well in the Rockettes Twirling a baton, she struts highest Cute and with neat clothes Dotty's personality really shows. National Honor Society 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4: Press Club I, 2. 3, 4: Twirling I, 2( 3, 4; Girls Sports I, 2, 3: Minstrel Show 3. 4; Student Council 3: Jr. Prom Comm 3: Rockettes 3, 4. SYLVIA KONCHALSKI A beautiful blonde with a sweet voice For a recording star, Sylvia's our choice. A natural leader, she's our school paper's boss When she leaves here, it will be Mattituck's loss! Band I, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4: Girls Intramurals 2, 3, 4: Press Club 2, 3, 4: Editor Mattitalk 4: Minstrel Show 2. 3. 4: Senior Play 4: Reflector Staff 4: North Fork Festival 3: Christmas Program 2. 3; Open House 2. 3, 4. Seniors EDWARD HAUPT A basketball star is he A good Gl he should be You will remember him as a minstrel man Try to match his singing if you can. Press Club I; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Soccer I, 2, 3. 4; Track 3, 4: Minstrel Show I, 2, 3, 4; Endmen 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4. AMELIA KNESKI Nice to everyone she knows Amelia's friendliness really shows While on the Press Club, a typist was she A good secretary she is sure to be Press Club 3, 4; Minstrel Show 2. 3; Senior Play 3; Cafeteria I, 2; Girls Sports 3. MARY MARCUS A quiet miss with a pleasant air, When something needs doing, Mary's there She's always laughing, never blue — We'll never forget that Mary we once knew. Transfer from Riverhead and Sag Harbor; Press Club 4. ELIZABETH NAUGLES Sweet and gay, she's a friend through and through A member of our band with a great person- ality. too. We're lucky in Mattituck to our class she came The whole school admires her, and our class feels the same. Band I. 2. 3, 4: Press Club 3, 4; Cafeteria • 2- 3: Sports I; Usherettes I. 2: Northville Community Concert I BERTIS PACE. JR. Bertis is a loyal friend, A helping hand he'll always lend. In the cafeteria he can be seen Everyone thinks Joe is keen. Glee Club I, 2, 3. Boys Chorus I, 2, 3: Cafeteria 4; Band I; Intermurals 2; Spot lights I, 2( 3; Stage Construction I, 2; Spring Festival 3: Asst Mgr. Baseball 3; Senior Play 3 Seniors BEVERLY NINE Tops in all of her subjects is she A fine success she's bound to be The future for her looks very bright For Bev is a girl who is really all right. Glee Club I, 2. 3, 4; Honor Society 4: French Club 4: Senior Play 4; Minstrel Show 2, 3. 4; Dial Staff 2: Spring Festival I. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom Comm. 3: Christmas Program I, 2, 3, 4; JAMES NEEFUS A cute blonde lad from Laurel way, He II brighten the light of any day If you hear an Olds and lots of noise It's probably Jimmy and all of the boys. Band I: Basketball I. 2, 3. 4; Soccer I, 2. 3. 4; Tumbling I, 2, 3, 4; Press Club I; Glee C'ub I, 2. 3: Boys Chorus I, 2. 3: Track 3: Reflector Staff 3, 4; Cafeteria 2, 3; Stage Hond 4. RONALD REEVE President of the Student Council is he, Always busy as a bee. Manager of the basketball team, Valedict- orian too, We wish you best of luck, Ronnie, in what- ever you do. Minstrel Show I, 2, 3, 4; Boys Chorus I, 2. 3. 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3,4; New Paltz Clinic 2, 3; Press Club 4; Reflector Staff 4: Honor Society 3, 4: President Student Council 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Basketball. Mgr. 2. 3, 4; Senior Play 3, 4; Junior Prom Comm 3: Open House I, 2. 3. 4; Cafeteria 4. DONALD SABAT President of the Senior Class is he WeN worthy of receiving the key. A loyal friend, a classmate true We wish him kick in college, too. Gloe Club I. 2, 3. 4: Boys Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; North Fork Festival 2, 3; Press Club 4; Trees. French Club 4: Boy’s State Rep. 3; Senior Play 3, 4; Honor Soc'cry 4; Miry.tre! Show I, 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria 4; Christmas Program I, 2, 3, 4: Class VP 3: Class Pres 4: Ping Pong 3, 4: CLIFFORD TYLER A good looking lad with a fine stock car, Which at the races is always up to par. On the basketball court, he really does excel, Cliffy, in whatever you do, we know you’ll do well! Baseball I, 2, 3. 4: Soccer I. 2. 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Boys Chorus lt 2. 3. 4; Harmony Chorus 4; Senior Play 3, 4: VP Sr Class 4: Reflector Staff 3, 4; Cafeteria Staff 4: Minstrel Show I. 2, 3, 4: Band I, 2; Stage Const Crew lt 2: HELEN SHALVEY Fast in the halls and a twirler, too We'll never forget that Helen we once know, She's nice and friendly and full of fun — You can't help laughing when her jokes are done. Glee Club 4; Twirling 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria I, 2, 3: Press Club I, 2, 3; Intermurals I, 2. 3. FLORENCE SCHEUERMAN A friendly girl with personality plus, When she's in a jam, she never does fuss. A fine basketball star and cheerleader too Flo, we all know we'll never forget you! Press Club I, 2, 3, 4: Twirling I, 2, 3. 4; Cheerleading 3, 4: Girls Sports I. 2. 3. 4: Student Council 2. 4; Student Court 4: Minstrel Show 3, 4: Sec of Class 3; Spring Festival 2, 3, 4: Jr Prom Comm 3: Cafeteria Staff I: Rockettes 3, 4: Reflector Staff 4; Art Editor Mattitalk 4: Honor Society 3, 4; Sec. of Honor Society 3. PAT WALGO A friendly lass with a pleasing smile, Our Pat is always right in style. At the skating rink she really does well. We all think she is really swell. Glee Club I, 2, 3. 4: Twirling 2, 3, 4 Cafeteria 2, 3; Press Club I, 2,’ 3; Inter- murals I, 2, 3. 4 ELEANORE V AM BACK A blue-eyed blonde who's really nice, As captain of our cheerleaders she sure has spice; An honor student and twirler was she, At Cortland next year a success she'll be! Seniors mm THELMA YOUNG She came to us just this year, From up in Queens, or so we hear — Her smile is sweet and her disposition(too, Good luck, Thelma, in whatever you do! Band I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club lt 2, 3, 4; Twirler I, 2. 3. 4: Sports I. 2. 3, 4; Cheer- leader 2, 3. 4: Rockettes 3. 4; Minstrel Show 3, 4- Major M Club 4; Press Club I, 2. 3: Reflector Staff 3, 4; French Club VP 4: Honor Society 4; Student Council 4; Student Court 4; Senior Play 3: Dial Staff 2; Spring Festival I, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Prom Comm 3: Transferred from Queens — 3rd term NANCY AUDIOUN RUSSELL BIRD COLLEEN BROWNE EUGENE CHITUK LIZ CORCORAN SHIRLEY CORWIN EDDIE DECKER PHIL DICKERSON SHIRLEY DOWNS JACK DURYEE BRADY FUNN WILMA GORDON JIM GRATHWOHL RICHARD GUTIERREZ MARILYN HAMILTON DOTTY HANNABURY EDDIE HAUPT AMELIA KNESKI SYLVIA KONCHALSKI MARY MARCUS BETTY NAUGLES JIMMY NEEFUS BEVERLY NINE BURTIS PACE RONNIE REEVE DONALD SABAT HELEN SHALVEY FLO SCHEUERMAN CLIFF TYLER PATTY WALGO ELEANOR WAMBACK THELMA YOUNG leaves her athletic ability to Micky Terpening leaves his height to Bob Templeton leaves her flute to Ben Roache leaves his excellent attendance to Jane Kochendorfer leaves her beautiful hair to Mr. Garelle leaves her shyness to Barbara Johnson leaves his musical ability to Mr. Topping leaves his prowess on the basketball floor to Donald Sherwood leaves her drum majorette uniform to Marie Siemerling leaves his ability to procrastinate to Stacia Zimnoski leaves his politeness to Fred Machinchick leaves her redhair to Miss Cummings leaves the French Club a trip to Quebec leaves his art ability to Mr. Clingen leaves her giggles to Donald Reiter leaves her dimples to Sue Young leaves Mattituck gladly leaves her quiet manner to Barbara Florence leaves her voice to Eddie Adams leaves Diane with pleasure leaves her friendliness to Mr. Sherwood leaves his sneakers to the Hall of Fame leaves to become a chemist leaves Mrs. Wells a recipe book leaves his dancing ability to Arthur Murray leaves his curly hair to Calvin Taylor leaves her make-up to Norma Magor leaves her petiteness to Herby Gunther leaves the 8-Ball for Patty to drive leaves her knee socks to Audray Weese leaves her cheering ability to Mamie Funn leaves to join John Most Talkative Best Informed Best Farmer First To Marry Most Artistic Best Dancer Most Energetic Best Personality Neatest Girl Dreamer Best Dancer Dreamer Best Driver Most Talented w H O’ S Most Petite Best Student Most Likely to Succeed Most Talented Best business Woman Most Retiring Most Level-headed Best Sport Ttiotony y£ t e September 1951 - - we were FRESHMEN. Great, things were ahead for us. After the first few weeks we settled down to business under the leadership of Mr. Wishniowski. Class officers were: President, Phil Dickerson; Vice President, Mush Parrish; Treasurer, Liz Corcoran; Secretary, Shirley Downs. How time flew. We were now the SOPHOMORES. As master of our homeroom, we had Mr. McCaw with his lectures on good health. The varsity basketball team included Eddie Haupt, Eddie Decker, and Phil Dickerson from our Class. This was the year of the great Biology tour to the Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History. Our Capt. ain this year was Shirley Downs, with Phil Dickerson as SecondMate, and Liz Corcoran as Bookkeeper. Sophisticated JUNIORS, that was us. Now we were upperclassmen and thought we owned the school. Miss Lee tried to keep us down to a moderate pace, but to no avail. Naturally, we thought our Prom was the best ever held. The theme was a tropical island, complete with palm trees and grass shack. Our class rings arrived and were proudly displayed. Don Sabat and Jack Duryee were chosen to go to Boys' State. The class artist Richie Gutierrez, won the Lord and Taylor Art Award; and the class stock car driver, Cliff Tyler, won the AAA Driver Education Award. Our officers were: President, Richard Gutierrez, Vice President, Donald Sabat; Secretary Flo Schuerman; and Treasurer, Elizabeth Corcoran. Then the year of years. We were SENIORS. We again had Miss Lee for our homeroom. We started off with a bang, with Don Sabat at the helm, Cliff Tyler, as Vice President, Nancy Audioun as Secretary, and Speedy Decker, Treasurer. We topped the sales of all previous years in our magazine campaign with Colleen Browne winning the watch for being high salesgirl, and Jim Grathwohl winning the portable radio. This was the year of the great pep rally before the Islip Soccer game, the spaghetti dinner before Christmas vacation with Chef Clingen, the dedication of the new addition, and the winning of second place in basketball and soccer. Bev Nine was chosen the DAR Good Citizen and wrote an essay which she delivered at a DAR meeting in Riverhead. Mr. Sherwood took us on an excursion to the Brookhaven National Laboratory where we saw the cosmotron and the nuclear exhibits. The play, For Pete's Sake , was a huge success and before we knew it we were off to Washington. So now, we the Class of 1955, having grown too wise for MHS, must step out into the wide world and make use of our store of knowledge. Even though we have complained, we would'nt trade our schoolday memories for any- thing. Thus, we reluctantly depart from good old MHS and its faithful teachers, and go out to face life. (2 SM4. PiofoAecy (as lived by Eddie Decker) If was midnight as I slowly walked along the dark and empty streets of Mattituck. My thoughts reflected to my latest expedition on the Amazon. A glimmer of light from an open window caught my attention, my curiosity got the best of me and I proceeded to investigate. I knocked on the door and to my surprise it was opened by Wilma Gordon, Secretary to the famous research chemist Bev Nine. I found out that Bev, along with her assistant, Ronnie Reeve, was putting the finishing touches on a top secret project. This top secret was the latest model of a super powered space ship, which was to make the first known trip to the moon. In just one short hour the passengers would begin to arrive. Upon inquiry I found that since Dotty Hannabury would not be able to go, there was a seat left ... so I decided to go along. The hour had passed and the people began coming in. First came the pilot and the co-pilot, Phil Dickerson and Eddie Haupt with their space suits on. Next came a very attractive stewardess, none other than our old classmate Nancy Audioun. Nancy took her place by the aperture of the ship and began checking in Colleen Browne, now a teacher in a reformatory elementary school, Liz Corcoran, a teacher of exceptional children, and Mary Marcus, a medical secretary for Gene Chituk. Others in the check list were, Jack Duryee, now a successful businessman, followed by his two secretar. ies, Sylvia Konchalski, and Marilyn Hamilton. As it grew nearer to blast off, Russell Bird, our space mechanic, was making a last minute check. As the mighty ship leaped up and up through the atmosphere, Brady Funn, our radio operator, received the all-clear signal from Helen Shalvey, chief tele-operator at the spaceport. We approached the moon and landed on a smooth plateau behind a bluff. After filing out, one by one, we saw to our surprise, a huge city before us. Upon closer investigation we found out that we were not the first earth creatures on the moon. For lo and behold, we found the rest of our class of 55 . We were greeted by Cliff Tyler now a mem- ber of the space troopers who took us to the school. Here we found Shirley Corwin, secretary to the principal, James Neefus, who told us that two of the teachers were also from our class. As we walked through the school we saw Eleanor Wamback, teaching a roomful of space brats. After talking with her, she told us that we could find Shirley Downs teach, ing her gym class how to execute the plays for space hockey. After watching the escapade, we said goodby and walked out the door. As we walked down the street we met the former Thelma Young with her family decked out in their space suits. She told us we would find James Grathwohl, the architect who designed the whole town, in a luxurious office two blocks down. When we entered his plush office, his secretary,Amelia Kneski, announced us. We decided to have a class re- union and found out from Jim where the remaining classmates were. Betty Naugles was a practical nurse for the Mayor of Moonville, and Richard Gutierrez, a famous artist had just gotten back from a tour of the planets. As we were plan- ing the time and the place, Don Sabat, now a distinguished marine engineer, called in to say that his new space sub had been a failure. We had Jim's secretary send out invitations and started preparations. While purchasing some clothes suitable for moon parties we came upon a top-notch model, none other than Ho Scheuerman, who modeled the latest fashions for us that had been designed by Patty Walgo. The next day was full of excitement, and long before dark, noise and laughter filled the atmosphere. The doors of Joe's Cafe were constantly swinging. Inside another classmate, Joe Pace, combination proprietor and Chef, was greeting guests as they arrived. This closed the search for our class and Moonville knew it. h: THE LIBRARY Deep in the heart of our small country town, Stands a rustic old building, with shingles of brown, With knowledge lining its every wall, A challenge to some: a joy to all. lit. Row: Edward Woessner( James Funn, Edward Adams, Frank Saunders, Ronald Pascale. 2nd. Row: Elizabeth Kouros, MaryAnn Berdinka, Barbara Johnson, Wendy Smith, Sheila Doyle, Ann McDonnell Carol Kirchgessner, Maureen Terpening. 3rd. Row: Joan Mather. Amy Penny( Susan Young. Valerie Decker, Stacia Zimnoski, Carol Block, Barbara Wells. Jane Kochendorfer, Beverly Fleishman, Benjamin Brumskill, Donald Reiter, Edward Schiller, Fred Mechinchick( Thomas Linder, Donald Sherwood, Herbert Gunther, Ralph Armbrust. 1st. Row: Fred Kraus, Bruce Carmthers, Conrad Bagenski, Laurie Breaker, George Swahnf Harry Pumilio, John Niven, Henry Lutz, James McNeil, Robert Zajic. 2nd Row; Ruth Young. Genevieve Jazombok, Constance Hewitt, Joan Sledjeski( June Mather. Mary Bates. Mamie Funn, Rose Mary Klum- beck, Barbara Florence, Marie Siemerling. 3rd. Row: Ben Roache, Bill Jackowski, Edward Parrish, Barbara Ciaglo, Dorohy Zaweski, Pauline Wick, Diane Marcus, Patricia Simchick, John Chituk, John Kauneckas, Bruno McKay. 4th Row: Robert Colbert, Bill Lindsay, Donald Hildesheim, Edward Sidor, James Goode, Thomas Wickham, Frederick Stelzer, John Frazee, Richard Florence, Charles Pospisrl, Clarence Booker, Millard Northridge. Donald Milowski. Sixth ‘Sete6et zU STANDING L tc r . Eddl' A ms “ Eddi  «P Eddi« D«k.r (Co-Capt.) - Phil Dick.rwn (Co-Cap,.) Cliff TyU, _ Jimmy Funn STANDING L 0 R.. Coach hdu.r - J.mmy N.afu, _ Donald Sh.rwood - F,.d M.chinch.ck _ Ralph Armbru.f _ Jack Durya. (Manag.r) Basketball l.V 7 e tyear Sfionta Coming through admirably on the field of interscholastic athletics, the men of Mattituck High did themselves proud with their achievements in both basketball and soccer. With the promise of an even better season in baseball and track, there is no doubt that this was a fine year for the Tuckers . Mattituck’s soccermen just about tore apart the league in the first part of the season. They won their first 5 games before dropping a decision to Bellport. After that they played 3 hard earned ties. When the season was over Mattituck was found to be in second place in the league standings after leading the loop most of the way. The basketball team started its season even more impressively, as they racked up five straight victories before dropping one to a red-hot Southold crew. After this, Mattituck's dribblers won five and lost three, to complete the season with a fine ten and four record overall, and an 8 and 4 league record. The big victory was undoubtedly over Center Moriches at their spacious new court. In this game, Mattituck showed its great spirit, and came from a five point deficit at half-time to win handily by fifteen points. The Tuckers captured second place in loop play, and Center Moriches went on to win the title. As this book goes to press the potential for the baseball team is terrific. With the same lineup that capt- ured second place in a tough league last year, plus several highly talented freshmen, the prospects are bright. The year 1954-1955 has indeed been a successful one for the boys in the blue and gold. GIRLS ATHLETICS The girls of Mattituck High have enjoyed a very successful year in sports. Beginning in September, they played soccer until the weather became too cold for outdoor play. They then started practising volleyball. Intramural teams were formed and from these teams Coach King chose twelve girls to play the Sports Day at Riverhead. They played well and came home with the championship. After volleyball, Coach King began basketball. Four teams were organized and play-offs were held. Ten of the girls from the intramural teams participated in the basketball play day at Center Moriches. Tumbling is one of the most liked sports for the girls of MHS. This year, as in every year, the girls and boys tumbling teams participated in Open House. Softball was begun in May. Everyone loves softball, so there were many intramural teams participating. The softball play day was held at a local school and the girls did very well in representing our school. A new club, the Major M, was formed this year. T his group consists of those girls who have earned their letters through the point system. The members for the 1954-55 season are; Eleanor Wamback, Shirley Downs, Elizabeth Corco- ran Nancy Audioun. CHEERLEADING MHS Cheerleaders started the soccer season with a squad of nine members but a new ruling by the Suffolk County Athletic Association which allows only six cheerleaders on the floor at one time, cut the size of the group when the basketball season began. To comply with this new ruling the squad was divided. The varsity squad consisted of Eleanor Wamback, Captain, Nancy Audioun, Elizabeth Corcoran, Florence Scheurman, Carol Kirchgessner and'Mamie Funn, spurred the home team to eleven victories. The junior varsity squad consisting of Susan Young, Maureen Terpening, Jane Kochendorfer and Elizabeth Kouros urged the junior varsity basketball team to twelve wins. Miss Nancy King, the girls' gym teacher, perfected the cheers of both squads to the peak of perfection . A @tu6- fctivitiea - f $54-55 BAND: The MHS Band, under the able direction of Mr. William Topping, has made a colorful appearance this year at our many school functions. The band, consisting of about 45 members, put on a fine exhibition at the Mattituck — Southold basketball game. Praise was received by the band for their intricate maneuvers at this performance. Their appearances at Open House, Dedication of the school, and parades were equally well received. GLEE CLUB: The Glee Club, under the supervision of Mr. William Topping, is a chorous consisting of sixty high school students. The Glee Club meets twice a week and considering the limited time for practice, has accomplished a great deal. The Glee Club presented, a Spring Festival and will perform at the Baccalaureate Service. During his first year at Mattituck Mr. Topping has successfully conducted the Glee Club. FRENCH CLUB: The newly organized French Club, with Miss Lee as its advisor, was quite active in its first year. The club, made up of ali students with some knowledge of French, elected James Grathwohl, Pres; Eleanor Wamback, VP; Nancy Audioun, Sec; and Donald Sabat, Tres. Sheila Doyle was appointed Chairman of the Singing Committee. One of the highlights of the Club's activities was the Soiree on Dec. I with M. Juliez LeGuern, the exchange teacher from Brittany as guest speaker. The French Clubs of Greenport and Southold were invited and each con- tributed to the evening's entertainment. At Christmas the French Club held a party, during which time French games, dances, and refreshments were enjoyed. The dues collected at this meeting were used to send a Christmas CARE Pack- age to Indo-China. On March 9, the Club presented an assembly dramatizing the story of that great French gift to the US, the Sratue of Liberty. The program, a skit in five scenes was written by members of the Club. HONOR SOCIETY: The Mattituck Chapter of the National Honor Society has had an active year. Officers for the year were: Pres. Nancy Audioun — Vice Pres., Donald Sabat — Sec. Florence Scheurman — Treas. Beverly Nine. Act- ivities began with a picnic at Orient State Park — other meetings were Pizza Parties at the Clingen's. The Society has published a handbook to be given to incoming Freshmen telling them of the rules and regula- tions of Mattituck Hich School. The year was brought to an end with the induction of new members. PRESS CLUB The Press Club is a member of the Suffolk County Scholastic Press Club. Association. This past year our Editor, Sylvia Konchalski, Faculty Advisor, Mrs. Moxham, and several members of the Press Club staff journeyed to Seton Hall in Patchogue, Happague High School in Smithtown and to Babylon to attend press conferences. Our Paper was entered in a contest sponsored by the Suffolk County Tuberculosis and Public Health Associa- tion. Audray Weese wrote an article about TB that appeared in the Mattitalk, and it received Honorable Mention in the County contest. In June, the combined staffs of the Reflector and the Press Club held their annual Press Club Dinner at which time the first copies of the Reflector were given to those present. Glee Club Settun On April I, the Seniors of Mattituck High School presented the three act farce, For Pete's Sake . The setting was an eastern college town in June. Peter Pepperdine, scheming to earn spending money for the summer, rents the Pepperdine mansion to the Clarkstons in his aunt's absence. During the rest of the play we see how Pete and his pal Bill connive to keep Muggay Peter's Latin tutor, and the rest of the servants on their side. The climax comes when Peter's Aunt Sarah returns unexpec- tedly and finds intruders in her home. For Pete's Sake , under the direction of Miss Cummings, was a laughing hit and from the minute the curtain rose to the last curtain call, the audience howled with delight. Miss Sarah Pepperdine, Peter's Aunt ................ Bev Nine Jasmine Jackson, the colored cook .............. Wilma Gordon Cicero Murglethorpe, the Dean of Elwood College Cliff Tyler Peter Pepperdine, always in hot water Don Sabat Bill Bradshaw, Pete s pal Ronnie Reeve Thorndyke Murglethorpe (Muggsy) a college grind Donald Reiter The scenery was built by Mr. Strub and his shop Cherrington and the Art Classes. Mrs. Georgiana Clarkston, a social climber Shirley Downs Nadene Clarkston. Peter’s sweetheart ............... Sylvia Konchalski Peggy Clarkston, Bill's sweetheart .................... Liz Corcoran Malvina Potts, Muggsy’s goddess ................... Colleen Browne John Boliver, a wealthy banker ........................ Eddie Decker Dupont Darby, the poet of Elwood College................Jim Grathwohl crew. The art work and the make-up were done by Mr. Wtc t iPiel S ou Gentlemen be seated . Those familiar words opened the Mattituck High School's Nineteenth Annual Min- strel Show on November 19. 1954. A real circus theme was carried out against a Big Top stage setting. Donald Sabat as the interlocutor with a cast of talented boys and girls kept the packed auditorium in peals of laughter from curtain rise until the grand finale. The rib-tickling antics along with the song and dance routines of fun-loving, hilarious, rattle and roll endmen made the audience roar with laughter during the entire performance. Mr. Rambler (Jack Duryee) injected much humor looking for Mrs. Magillicuddie in the audience and seeking the owner of a mystery bo . Mr. Casket (Fred Machinchick) with his Dead Pan expression and actions during mosf of the performance really put life, vim and vigor into his song, Shake, Rattle and Roll . Mr. Gibralter (Russell Bird), Mr. Powder Puff (Donald Sherwood), Mr. Snoozer (Edward Adams), Mr. Encyclopedia (Phil Dickerson), Mr. Calamity (Edward Haupt) got the real circus spirit into their acts and together brought much applause and laughter. Something OLD , Sylvia Konchalski singing An Old Fashioned Walk , something NEW , Colleen Browne reminiscing with The Mama Doll Song , something BORROWED , a negro spiritual, Jacobs Ladder , by the Mather Trio and something BLUE , Amy Penny singing Blue Serenade , together with Stacia Zimnoski.s rendition of the popular song Teach Me'Tonight and two duets Sisters by Mildred Buchak and Barbara Johnson and Butter- flies by Dorothy Zaweski and Audrey Weese put the touch of sedateness to the show. The three dance numbers, Cruising Down the River , with the Rockettes, Dry Bones , by Ann Jerome and The Pink Elephant dance routine by Patty Tuthill and Ann Penny put the finishing touches to the excellent Minstrel Show of 1954. Press Club National Honor Society a. NIGHT LIFE 'Va uitcf, Sea ut Sco e VARSITY BASKETBALL Home . Away Score Opponent MHS Opp Bridgehampton Home 65 39 East Hampton Away 61 52 Center Moriches Away 58 43 Eastport Away 54 46 Greenport Away 66 58 Southold Home 54 68 East Hampton Home 36 32 Westhampton Away 47 50 Center Moriches Home 45 62 Southampton Home 67 55 Southampton Away 75 60 Greenport Home 65 54 Westhampton Home 66 51 Southold Away 50 55 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Home - Away Score Opponent MHS Opp Bridgehampton Home 60 29 East Hampton Away 54 28 Center Moriches Away 36 26 Eastport Away 73 40 Greenport Away 44 46 Southold Home 47 49 East Hampton Home 60 27 Westhampton Away 40 24 Center Moriches Home 55 44 Southampton Home 61 36 Southampton Away 48 46 Greenport Home 51 45 Westhampton Home 61 34 Southold Away 52 32 SOCCER SCORES Home - Away Score Opponent MHS Opp Westbury Away 5 2 Kings Park Home 3 1 Bay Shore Away 2 1 North port Home 5 1 Bayport Bellport Home 1 0 Away 0 4 Central Islip Home 2 2 Islip Away 1 1 Amityville Away 1 1 BRANDI'S SHOP STORE Greenport E. E. JOHNSON 4 SON Home Appliances Greenport TAPPERT'S BOOKSHOP Greenport Compliments of WHEELER'S Greenport L and L FOOD MARKET Mattituck GULF SERVICE STATION Joseph Catrow, Prop. Mattituck RUDOLPH ARMBRUST Gas and Oil Mattituck CHARTER'S DELICATESSEN R. Charters, Prop. Mattituck W. V. DURYEE Hardware Mattituck WOODWARD'S VARIETY STORE Mattituck KOUROS CAMERA SHOP Everything Photographic Mattituck C. F. BESCH Jewelry and TV Mattituck LEROY SLATS REEVE Real Estate Mattituck VILLAGE DAIRY Mattituck ROY H. REEVE Mattituck WILLIAM WICKHAM Mattituck CANDLELIGHT INN Home Style Cooking Mattituck JIM'S DINER Walter and Tessie Mattituck PANDORA GIFT SHOP Mattituck WALTER C. GRABIE Mattituck BARKER'S DRUG STORE Mattituck GILDERSLEEVE'S LUNCHEONETTE Mattituck CLIFF SAUNDERS, JR. Powder Puff Service Station Mattituck J. DWIGHT REEVE Long Island Potatoes Mattituck NORTH FORK OIL HEAT Mattituck PARADISE SWEET SHOPPE See you at the Paradise Mattituck THE APPLETREE Mattituck BOB 'N' NET Ladies Apparel Mattituck DE PETRIS MARKET Mattituck GEORGE L PENNY, INC. Lumber Mattituck SID TUTHILL Insurance Mattituck SUNRISE OIL STATION R. L. Bergen Mattituck B. L TOMASZEWSKI Barber Shop Mattituck Compliments of MORTON PHILLIPS Mattituck BOB-SEH'S STORE Mattituck SILKWORTH REAL ESTATE Insurance Mattituck MATTITUCK PLUMBING 4 HEATING Mattituck BILL'S DINER Mattituck Compliments of FRANK'S HILLSIDE BARBER SHOP Mattituck M. A. NORTHRIDGE Painting 4 Decorating Mattituck EAST END SERVICE STATION Charles Trinowski, Prop. Mattituck NORTH FORK WRECKING COMPANY, INC. Mattituck MATTITUCK THEATRE Mrs. Wickham Mattituck DAVIS 4 MACMILLAN Painters 4 Decorators Mattituck MATTITUCK SWEET SHOPPE Mattituck Compliments of LOUIE DOHM Mattituck AL SCHWICKER Lakeview Mattituck Compliments of CAPPY'S CLEANERS Mattituck Compliments of CLARENCE C. VAN DEUSEN Mattituck Compliments of HAMMON 4 JOAN WICK BUCK Mattituck Compliments of RIVERHEAD GRILL Riverhead VOJVODA'S CLEANERS 712 E. Main St. Riverhead BARTH'S DRUG STORE Prescription Experts Riverhead Compliments of NICK'S THEATRE SWEET SHOP Riverhead SMALL FRY Child ren's-Wear Riverhead SEARS ROEBUCK, CO. G. F. Hoecker, Manager Riverhead Compliments of CRABTREE-O'KEEFE Chevrolet Inc. Riverhead Compliments of KINNEY SHOES Riverhead G. A. LUCE, HARDWARE 721 E. Main St. Riverhead CANTIN FABRICS Yardstick of Quality Fabrics Riverhead SEDGWICK STIFTER Optometrists Opticians Riverhead Compliments of Dr. L. F. Scudder Riverhead JO-LEE SHOP, INC. Corsetieres Riverhead Compliments of KID STUFF Riverhead JACOB MEYER, INC. 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BYRNES HOME DELIVERY Beverages Southold Compliments of SOUTHOLD SERVICE AND SALES Southold KOKE BROTHERS Oldsmobile Sales and Service Southold CHARLES F. VAN DUZER and SON Bottled Gas and Appliances Southold LONG ISLAND TRAVELER . MATTITUCK WATCHMAN Southold TEUBER'S SERVICE STATION Southold PETERSON AND VAN DUZER Hardware Southold Compliments of MULLEN MOTOR SALES Southold SOUTHOLD AUTO SALES R. Joe Wheeler, Prop. Southold S. B. HORTON Furniture Greenport FLEET LUMBER COMPANY Greenport ARCADE DEPT. STORE. Greenport Compliments of ROUSE'S SWEET SHOP Greenport Compliments of SUNRISE COACH LINES Greenport Compliments of SUNRISE BOWLING ALLEY Greenport Compliments of LIPMAN BROS. DEPT. STORE Greenport