Mattituck High School - Reflector Yearbook (Mattituck, NY)

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Once upon a time, way back in 1957 AD. there was a band of young braves who after four years on the warpath, succeeded in defeating, with but few casualties, the New York State Board of Regents. In the autumn of 1952 a band of 47 braves invaded the Senior High School where on September 14th they held their first council of war and elected Marie Siemerling a$ Chief. John Frazee as Assistant, and Genevieve Jazombek as keeper of the talking books . Keeper of the teepee was a new brave to our campfire. Mr. Wisnowski. This year of the first quarter of the new moon was a quiet one . . . they left the reservation only once to visit the island of bright lights and great noise where they attended the Metropolitan Opera. They heard the sad story of a squaw who got into much trouble Lucia di Lammermoor . With the rising of the moon in its second quarter and the successes of their Freshman year behind them, the braves marched into the Sophomore Class to earn new laurels for their headdress in 1953. To lead them into battle they chose as Chief. John Frazee and once again Squaw Jazombek was asked to care for the talking books . Mrs. Campbell, a squaw from across the great waters from the nation of the shenanigan and the blarney stone, had our braves go before the great council with a reading of poetry . . . done as choral reading, many a brave found himself with split tongue and the words came heavy and confused. The Biology scouts went on a trip to Brookhaven to see the work of the white man and to hear the story of the atomic bomb that went boom-boom on the land of the Rising Sun. Once again the place of the bright lights and great noise called them and this time the Metropolitan presented the Le Mariage de Figaro . In their Junior year ... the year of the third quarter of the moon ... a tribal pow-wow chose Barbara Florence as Chief. Ed Parrish as Assistant. Perpetual Genevieve as recording squaw, and Bruce Carruthers. as keeper of the Exchequer. In this year of the great harvest the warriors abandoned the tepee of Cochise, Hiawatha, etc., etc. and entered the castra of Julius Caesar with catsup and sheets (togas to you) to perform the tribal ritual at The Death of Julius Caesar . The Junior prom toolc a more radical departure from the ways of the white man and featured Three Coins in the Fountain with squirting water et al. The fete was so successful that the fountain splashed them with $7.00 worth of tossed coins . . . and the Prom itself netted over $78.00. John Frazee. Henry Lutz and John Niven were sent to the land of the Up-State indians to attend Boys State . . . the first group to send three braves to the event. In February the Great White Father in Downstairs Office sanctioned the admittance of ten scouts to the National Honor Society ... the ritual was followed by a tribal dance at Orient Beach State Park where Big Chiet Clingen was hit in the leg with a soft ball. Heap big Medicine Man has not made leg well yet. This year of the fourth quarter of the moon . . . braves sought muchum fun find muchum work. The Council hut was presided over by John Frazee and George Swahn. Braves Sledjeski and Kraus served with them. Great White Father in Upstairs Office, Mr Sherwood, was tribal advisor and sponsor. Squaw Wick was elected President of the Student Council after heap big talks that filled the air with hot and cold words. The tribal rally was so effective in singing the praises of Squaw Wick and Simchick and Scout Lutz . . . and the demonstrations were so boisterous that the Great White Father in Downstairs Office almost left the reservation. The Braves got out into the woods and sold more talking books than any other tribe and took in over $4,000.00 in sales. Scout Lutz got squawking box with dial for selling the most and Scout Parrish got sauawking box with little round disc as second prize. Tribal smoke signals were once again on the horizon when the defunct Mattitalk was revived by Chief Hilliker. Paper that says much and costs little was edited by Scout Niven assisted by Squaw Cooper. It featured many firsts: editorials that made much sense, a Christmas issue done in two colors, and many new mimeographing techniques. Another feather in their headdress was the origin of a Senior-Lions sponsored dance, The Snow Ball , . . . wampum from this event went for student scholar- ships. In the Springtime of the year ... in the time of new planting and warming sun . . . Senior Braves went on the warpath to the tepee of the Chief of the Nation in Washington. Old deeds were retold, new deeds were done . . . enough tq make bold •talk around Indians camp- fire for many and many a moon.

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7 £e 4, ut VU Hear ve, hear ye! We the Senior Class of 1957 of Mattituck High School, in the County ot Chaos, State of bewilderment, United States of America, being of hopelessly unsound mind, with sawdust in our heads and funny puddy in our necks, about to jumb from the frying pan into the fire, do hereby make, execute, and declare: To MHS a splendid supply of brand new paint to wipe out all traces of our mistakes. To those who will fill our seats in Room 26 next year we leave a sense of humor, the ability to sleep in class, and the freedom we have enjoyed. To the Sophomores we leave our intellectual pursuits, our high mental standing, our torwardness, and our aptitude for informal classes. Lastly, to the baby members of this institution of higher learning, we pass on our play things for which we will have no more use. To Mr. McCaw we leave fifty shares of Coca-cola stock To Mr. Clingen we leave a fine tray full of tuna-noodle casserole To Coach Muir we leave a perpetual subscription to the Wall Street Journal To Miss Verchot we leave a key to wind up her car. To Mrs. Campbell we leave a one way ticket to Ireland. To Mr. Sherwood we leave a cyclotron for breaking up mad pupils . To Mr. Hilfiker we leave a policeman's uniform to wear when he directs hall traffic. To Miss Koop we leave a correspondence course in the Betty Crocker School of Reaoy-Mix Cooking . To Mr. Strub we leave a sure shot for his lumbago of the ankle. To Mr. Lang we leave a Sherlock Holmes detective outfit with matching badges. I. Connie Bagenski, leaye my concentrated effort in all my studies to Jack McNeil. I, Mary Bates, leave my respect for adults to George McCarthy. I. Pete Booker, leave in a fog. I, Lawrence Breaker, leave my cool going car to the junkie at Cutchogue Dump. I, Bruce Carruthers, leave Ireland for Mrs. Campbell and keep England for my very own. I. John Chituk, leave my Sealy Posturepedic to Johnnie Lenahan. I, Barbara Ciaglo, leave what every girl should have to any girl who needs it. I. Richard Florence, leave my persuasive look and determined manner in dealing with teachers to Charlie Hall I. John Frazee, leave my long legs to Peter Swahn. I, Mamie Funn, leave my quiet manner to Audrey Weese. I, Constance Hewitt, leave my giggling ways to Bill Baumann. I, Donald Hildesheim, LEAVE my flying machine to the Wright Brothers. I, William Jackowski, Jr., leave my philosophical monologues to Chester Ciaglo. I, Genevieve Jazombek, leave my long hair to Jim Peeve. I. Delores Jefferson, leave with pleasure to take over my duties as assistant pastor. I, John Kauneckas, leave my skin diving equipment to Eddie Taylor. I. Fred Kraus, leave my bottle of peroxide to Diane Bittner. I, William Lindsay, leave my manly physique to Ralph Bergen. I, Henry Lutz, leave my Campaign Manager to the firing squad. I, June Mather, leave to join Percy D. and his cows. I, Diane Marcus, leave my dainty feet to Maureen Doyle. I. James J. McNeil, leave my soprano voice to Carol Cooper. I, Donald Milowski, leave my cartoons to Al Capp. I. John Niven, Jr., leave Miss Verchot for another Junior to frustrate. I. Millard Northridge, leave my lenses to Suffolk Science. I, Edward Parrish, leave my title wizard of the court and my setshot to Temp. I. Edward Sidor, leave a sack of potatoes to the cafeteria. I, Marie Siemerfing, leave my knee socks to Paul Pendzick. I. Patricia Simchick, leave my ability as Reflector Bus-Editor to Jim Reeve. I. Joan Sledjeski, leave all my Democratic friends to wander the halls alone. I, Frederick Stelzer, leave my tire rubber all over the school pavement. I, George Swahn, leave my curly hair to Beryl Sirrine. I. Pauline Wick, leave my Student Council presidency to Bob HooooooooKirk. I. Ruth Young, leave my father all alone. I, Robert Zajic, leave my ability to chew wood to Mr. Strub. I, Dorothy Zaweski, leave my voice to the Glee Club. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our name the first day of March in the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven. THE CLASS OF 1957 WITNESSES: Genevieve Jazombek Aristotle John Frazee Socrates Executors

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tyuHi l 'P’UXtK Tb« Junior Prom, presented by the Class of 57 was one of the most spectacular ever held at the school. The theme of the dance was Three Coins in the Fountain and decorations included three huge silver corns huna from the ceiling and streamers of p'mk, green and white paper that were draped across the gym. A shimmering fountain completed the colorful panorama and served as a wishing well for the delighted ests More than seven dollars were collected in loose change tossed into the well by those who thought to improve their luck. Lilacs, freshly 'Ji. d added to the atmosphere of the dance. Frank Rogers and his orchestra did the honors and presented an evening of most enjoyable dance music. Refreshments were served by waitresses and waiters who were members of the class. To high-light a most satisfying evening the Junior class brought the festivities to a close with a midnight promenade. The Junior Prom was a great success and a capacity crowd en- o ed the fine decorations, the good refreshments, and the syncopated dance tunes of Frank Rogers and his orchestra. Smw Salt A new tradition was started at MHS this year with the presentation of the Snow Ball . This dance was originated by the Class of 1957 under the sponsorship of the Mattituck Lion's Club. It was a semiformal affair and the proceeds were put into the Lion's Scholarship fund for Matti- tuck High School students. The gym was beautifully decorated with white crepe paper, shimmering snow flakes, snowballs, and a huge white snowman stood at the center of the stage. Evergreens and fake snow were also used and backed up glimmering blue lights the gym had the appearance of a winter wonderland — cold and crisp. The Snow Ball drew a nice crowd and everyone enjoyed the music of the Musical Knights and the delicious refreshments served by the hosts. The efforts of all the Senior class went into making the dance enjoyable in the hope that it will become on annual affair.