Mepham High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Bellmore, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1939 volume:

t Jxzaiuxs. Clu t 1 o everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under the eaven. —Bible. TREASURE CHEST ---------- PRESENTED BY — THE CLASS OF 1939 OF THE WELLINGTON C. MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION Loyalty is a virtue. Sincerity is another. Couple them with personality and perseverance and a plane is reached which is rare indeed. So rare, that we know but one by whom they are possessed. Humbly we try to repay him. To Mr. Sanford H. Calhoun, our principal, we dedicate this, the first 1 reasure Chest. FOR EWORD I his hook, which marks the culmination ol our school lile. we present to you—hall proudly, hall fearfully—lor your approbation. As the theme of our yearbook we have chosen our building, a magnificent masterpiece ol architectural beauty; lor it is here that many ol the best hours of our life have been spent and it is from here that we shall go forth to serve. Memories are elusive and can never be bound within the covers of any book. Nevertheless, in this, the first issue ol the “ I reasure Chest,’ we have tried to preserve a record of our years at Mepham, as an aid in recalling our school days. CONTENTS DEDICATION FOREWORD BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. MFPHAM YEARBOOK STAFF APPRECIATION TIME TO BUILD TIME TO TEACH TIME TO LEARN TIME FOR SPORTS TIME TO PLAY TIME TO BUT' BOARD OF EDUCATION JOHN M. BARTOW, president Walter Swenson, vice president Anton Hyde Clyde A. I ruerlood Alfred J. Goldberg Ethel V. Walker Edward E. Gillen Samuel R. Short James I . Mulcahy. counsel E. Nock Smith, treasurer Sylvia U. Troncoso, clerk I lie Central High School Board of Education is composed ol eight members, two from each ol the four communities which make up our district. I he members of the Board of Education unstintingly give their time and service to the direction ol the activities ol our school. During the past lour years. Mr. William S. C liristy, Sr., and Mr. Edward G. I ompkins. who were associated with our Board ol Education and deeply interested in our school, have died. As fitting memorials, we have named our library in honor ol Mr. C hristy and I ompkins I lall after Mr. I ompkins. I he student body have been very fortunate in having on the hoard members who have wholeheartedly exerted every ellort to make Mepham High School second to none.” We. ol the Senior Class, wish to express our thanks to the members ol the Board of Education lor their great interest in our well-being. We should also like to extend ci word ol appreciation to Mr. Isador Lewis, lirst president ol the board; Mr. George Johnson, attorney; Mr. William Burney; Mr. Anthony Maier; and Mr. Joseph Metzger, who have served on previous boards. 8 THE UNIVERSITY' OF THE STATE OF NEW Y'ORK THC •TATI OffARTMINT Of COUCATION Wilt « •••• C Office Of THI DISTRICT •UfCRfNTINOf� r •ICONO 0 «� «icr. MAIMU COUNlf. ft. ▼. Merrick, Ner York March 14th, 1939 TO THE 1939 GRADUATING CLASS Dear Friends As you the vanguard of the graduates of the Wellington C. Mephaa High School go forth to greater activities, your achievements will be watched, your contributions to society checked, and your scholastic accomplishments noted by your friends, pupils and residents alike. You will be better prepared to cope with the future when you realize that each privilege granted, and each responsibility entrusted, places upon you an obligation which can best be met with the determination and spirit you have exhibited during the pa6t four years. Accept no discouragement but seek the best advice, heed it and keep going. My best wishes are for your continued success. Sincerely, 1 YEARBOOK STAFF FRANCES KOTLARZ, Editor-in-chief ROBERT KLEIN, Assistant Editor AGNES M. BERWIND, Faculty Adviser LITERARY STAFF Jerry Liguori. Editor Wilma Bahnsen Betty-Lee Daniels Jeanette Donovan Stanley Feldstein Janet Hanagan John Liell Betty-Jean Soffer Flelen Varriale Virginia Zacher ART STAFF Muriel Plate, Editor Andrew Albert John Christenson Robert Hardy Alexander McKinney Beatrice Miller Rudolph Waldhauser EDITOR OE CLUBS Mary Ann Friedman Shirley Raubenheimer, Ass t GIRLS' ATHLETICS Charlotte Fusienski BOYS' ATHLETICS Richard Davis Kenneth Miller. Ass t PHOTOGRAPHER Edward Dobson BUSINESS STAFF Louis Ruttkay, Manager Robert Britton, Ass t Charles Colgan Arthur Munson Mahlon Steiner Catherine Tickner 10 Il lias been through the guiding inlluence. tireless ellort. and friendly spirit of our faculty adviser that the Senior Class of 10)0 has accompli; died all the activities that it has undertaken. 1 o say that we owe her a debt ol gratitude is to say the least. We should, indeed, show actively in our lives the permanent results of her aid and encouragement, f or the present, however, we can with deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude express verbal thanks to our sincere friend. Miss Agnes M. Bcrwind. 11 I hi-: Senior Class. For the structure that vve raise, Time is with materials filled; Our todays and yesterdays Are the blocks with which we build. — I .ongfellow. II HIDE TO BUILD September. IQ3l! Bedford Avenue. Bell-more. New orb. A small, wooden, six-room building with an old-fashioned school hell— this was the setting into which the first students of the Wellington C. Mepham I ligh School were introduced lour years ago. At that time there were 130 of us and only six teachers. We still have all ol our lirst faculty with us today—Miss Agnes Berwind, Miss belice ( � un-ther. Mi ss I )oris Moyle, Mr. William Jaatinen. Mr. John Carr, and Mr. I lerman I ennant. I he only subjects that were taught that first year were English, Latin, elementary algebra, general science, civics, and economic citizenship. Prior to the year 1035 there had been no Mepham I ligh School. Students ol the four districts (Bellmore. North Bellmore, Merrick. North Merrick) commuted to neighboring high schools. It was through the constant and tireless efforts of our honored namesake, Mr. Wellington C. Mepham; our supervising principal. Mr. Sanford H. Calhoun; and our Board of Education that our high school was born, and has grown into what it is today. Each student who once attended the old annex has some different memory. Let us recall a few. Remember the fun that we had during the passing ol classes? We always met our friends—that was inevitable, because the two halls were so small. Do you remember how the boys would put their logs under the desks, and shake the whole room and rattle the windows? Also the lun we derived from the good natured rivalry between old sections D and C! it We ate lunch in the Bellmore ( irammar School cafeteria or on ti h grounds ol our tiny campus. Assemblies also were held in the adjacent school. However, we did have entertainments. which were impromptu selections by the less shy students. Our many activities, athletics. and clubs of today were unheard ol: then students went home to study — and study we did! It was in our freshman year that we attained the highest percentage ol students who passed—95.135 per cent lor the entire school. Spring was one of the I est times of the year, and that period when studies suffered the most. Directly outside the classroom windows were several huge cherry trees which imparted their ethereal aromas to Mepham’s struggling students. W ho could work under such conditions Don t think, however, that our social lile was neglected. e gave several dances which were held in the elementary schools ol our district. Our great dramatic attempt was a one-act play named I'Jmer. If must have been a success, lor we had to put on two performances. So much lor our early lile in our small, wooden schoolhouse. olumes could be written about our work and antics, but space does not permit it. Never shall we lorget, however, those joyful days in the old school. And then September 1957! Camp Avenue, North Bellmore. New ork. A modern, red brick building on a twenty-one acre campus— this is Mepham I ligh School grown up. With an increas ed facu Ity, student body, and janitorial stall, three classes ol students, entered the new structure in the year of 57. What a change lor the entire group! An almost unbelievable metamorphosis had taken place, and an entire school had to readjust itself. I he process was, however, quick and easy. New subjects were offered, new teachers were added, new students were enrolled, new departments came into existence and new facilities were employed. By far the most interesting new thing was the school itself, and we are still showing it off. 13 Io show our appreciation, the faculty and student body presented a bronze plaque to Mr. Mepham at a special student dedication assembly on September 2 1, 10 57. This gift is now located in the main foyer and contains the following appropriate inscription: I o WELLINGTON C. MEPHAM I district Superintendent I hrough whose keen foresight, unlading perseverance and wise guidance, this central high school has been established, we, the faculty and students, humbly and sincerely dedicate our efforts that we may advance the ideals which he has so deeply inspired. One part of our school that has become famous is the home economics room. It is fully equipped from Magic Chef gas ranges and modernistic sinks to maple house furnishings. Art is sponsored in an equally beautiful room. Science classes are separated into their individual rooms—biology, chemistry, general science, and physics. Each is complete with the necessary equipment — gas, water, electricity, glass cabinets, work tables. Mepham also boasts an excellent gymnasium which makes sports a pleasure. It can be divided into two separate rooms, one lor the girls and one for the boys. In addition there are two smaller gyms used lor corrective work: each is wood panelled and contains all sorts of devices lor building a healthy body. 16 Mepham is proud, too, of its auditorium, whicli is an architectural achievement in itself. It seats about 850 students, and has a sixty-foot stage. On the north wall is a huge, colored map ol Long Island and its vicinity. Imported curtains adorn the stage and the huge windows facing the south. Directly behind the stage is the music room which is arranged in three tiers to facilitate practice and contains lockers for uniforms and musical instruments. (1 lUlliani I [unioiia Chxii.tij, tSx. i _LiLxarij uaitox uun On I lie third floor we find the cafeteria, an important item in any school. Ours lias two sections, each accommodating 210 students at one time. In the center is the restaurant itself. Every visitor to our school is proudly invited to visit our beautiful library where a pleasurable and studious atmosphere greets one. I he long casement windows, adorned with their pleasant draperies, afford us a unique view of Jones Beach and its tower. I he many varicolored boohs upon the shelves and the interesting displays in the rotunda are a constant source of information and attraction. In four years our student body has grown from 150 to I 100. our faculty from 6 to 15. our janitorial staff from I to 10. our classrooms from 6 to 45. Mepham has put itself on 18 the map in sports; il leads the state in wrestling. and has challenging football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. All sorts ol clubs have been formed including dramatics, debating. commercial, and camera groups. A school newspaper. I he Buccaneer.’ has been established and a chapter ol the National Senior Honor Society has been organized. Such changes have taken place in two short years, and Mepham High School is still continuing to grow. I he future holds great success in store for Wellington C. Mepham High School, one of New ork State s leading high schools, judging Irom the auspicious beginning which has already been made. May the Wellington C. Mepham High School continue to grow and develop lor years to come! 19 Let us do our work as well. Both the unseen and the seen: Else our lives are incomplete. Standing in these walls of 1 ime. —Longfellow. i A TIME 10 TEACH eugeni: haelenbeck Assistant Principal Efficient FRANCIS ALMSTEAD Science Placid MAR 11 BARRY English Idealistic DONALD BROSSMAN Industrial Arts Obliging DOROTHY CHAMBERLIN Home Economics Coopcralivc MARTHA HILLING Commerce Sincere I DWARD GREBINAR Commerce Generous (iLEESON HUPP Industrial Arts F'rank DONALD LARGE Physical Education Agreeable ROBERT MARGISON Commerce Alert I Al l 11 MORGAN Languages Likeable FACULTY Rl.TH ADAMS English Pleasing LOIS BARR AIT .Commerce Sociable AGNES BLR WIND History ersalile JOHN CARR Science Droll JOHN DETLEFSON Comm erce Candid I . A. IREDLNBURGH Guidance Sagacious FRANK GARDNER Physical Education Independent FELICE GUNTHER Languages Congenial WILLIAM J A ATI MEN Commerce Practical FRANCIS LIPPOIJD Commerce Enthusiastic DORIS MA'ITFELD English Assiduous DORIS MOYLE Librarian Chic 22 GEORGE PRITCHARD Music I alented ETHEL REDDICK English Affable I KM SI SCUM IDI R Social Studies ( ooperalivc HERMAN TENNANT Mathematics Well-liked MARIE TOPPING Homi: Economics I lelplul SI AM.I V VERSOCKI Mathematics Atblclic MARGARI I WARGO English Amiable RAYMOND WEAVER I I(STORY Jovial I IEANE1TE WELLS Music (iracious SAMI I I WIKANDER Science Reliable AWE WILLIAMS English Peppy WINIERED WALKER Office Staff Charming FACULTY WALTER RAUCH Social Studies Zealous LEONE J. ROSE English Conscientious I Rl 1)1 RICK STUM Mathematics Serene VIOLA TOOMBS Nurse Cheerful IIELI A UBEELE History Persevering l l.l .11 ROOM AN I i i ysical Education Energetic DOROTHY WATSON Com merce Attractive I LORENCE WELLS English Intellectual I RANCHES WERNER Art Creative EMMA WILKINSON English Tactful CAROL MALONE Office Staff Industrious MARGARET WEHR Office Staff Gracious Build today, then strong and sure. With a firm and ample base; And ascending and secure Shall tomorrow find its place. — I .ongfellow. A TIME TO LEARN ANDREW ALBERT • Mf.rrick Study and work he combines with fun. WILMA BAHNSEN Merrick Cirace was in all her steps, in every gesture. CAROL BAHR Merrick Modesty is an art to be cultivated. JOHN BARTOW North Merrick His favorite word is leisure. ISABELLE BENTLEY Bellmore She is always ready to please. 26 HARRY BETZIG Bellmore Begone, dull care! I nee and I shall never agree. GLADYS BILLINGS Bellmorb I o he rich in frit mkIs is to be poor in nothing. WILLIAM BREMER North Merrick Silent in seven languages. ROBERT BRITTON Merrick A good sport and friend. WILBERT BUCK • Merrick An equal friend, no grudge, no strife. KENNETH CARMAN North Merrick What is more desirable than a noble character? ELSIE CARMICHAEL Merrick Play s the word lor her. RUTH CARN Merrick C harm she hath of her own natural hind. SYLVESTER CARTER Bellmore Still waters run deep. ALICE CHARLTON North Bellmore W isdom is a gift which is lost through much talking. 28 JOHN CHRISTENSON Wantach A good nature is one ol tlie richest gifts. BETTY-LEE DANIELS Mf.rrick When she laughs, her eyes laugh, too. DAVID DATLOF North Bei -LMORE Labor is itself a pleasure. RICHARD DAVIS Merrick A true friend is the greatest thing in creation. ELIZABETH DILL Merrick Rich in common sense; in her simplicity, sublime. 29 EDWARD DOBSON Merrick A little nonsense now and then is relished by all. JEANETTE DONOVAN Bellmore She seeks to know, and in knowing seeks. LORRAINE DOTY Bellmore Hears much and says little—a rare combination. LORETTA EISELE Merrick One ol our quiet maids. EUGENE FERRARO M ERRICK Bei ng an orator of pleasing tone. 30 GUSTAV FINCK North Bellmore A good word and a jolly smile lor all. JANET FLANAGAN North Merrick Personality is an immortal treasure. AGNES FORM North Bellmore Of manners gen tie, of ailed ion mild. MARGARET FRANK Bellmore I'here lies a conversation in her eyes. LORETTA FRAZE Merrick A true friend is forever a friend. 31 MARY ANN FRIEDMAN North Merrick A girl of few words but many deeds. CHARLOTTE FUSIENSKI Bellmore The noisy world hears least of the strongest minds. EDITH GERLACH Merrick A peppy sort of girl. SYLVIA HAUGE North Merrick Silence is better than empty chatter. 52 JEAN JACOBS Merrick Tis nice to be natural, if you are naturally nice. WALTER JONES Merrick All tl lings come to him who waits. KURT KANTHACK Hast Hempstead An air of courtesy surrounds him. HAROLD KEELER Massapequa On the gridiron, he was in his glory. WILLIAM KELLY Merrick I le is greatest who serves most. 35 JAMES KINCAID Merrick Not w hat we have i iit what we use. ROBERT KLEIN Beli.more He has a mind ol his own, and uses it. FRANCES KOTLARZ East Meadow To be trusted is a greater honor than to he loved. TYLER LORY Merrick I orward. forward, ever onward to success. JOHN LIELL Bellmore My rule is to make business pleasure and pleasure my business. 31 EILEEN MALONEY Bei -LMORE Super silence surpasses silly soliloquy. ISABEL MASSIE Wantagh It is my desire to be loved solely for my worth. CHARLES MARINGELLI North Bellmore Lindy s enthusiastic rooter. ROBERT McConnell North Bellmore My life is full of ups and downs. ALEXANDER McKinney North Merrick A workman that necdeth not to be ashamed. 35 HENRY MENZEfe North Bellmore I rulv one so tall must gaze over a ii ti le world. DORIS MEYER Bellmore She smiled and the shadows departed. BEATRICE MILLER Bei -LMORE She has the ability to make her dreams come true. KENNETII MILLER Bellmore A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. FRANK MORTON Bellmore I le must always know the why and wherefore of it. 36 MARGARET MULCAHY Merrick Whatever I have tried to do. I have tried to do well. ARTHUR MUNSON Bellmorf. He seems, indeed, a man of destiny. CHESNEY MUNSON Bellmore Human nature craves novelty. FRANKLYN MUSCARA Bellmore A friend in need is a friend indeed. JUANITA NICOLAI Merrick I ler voice was ever gentle. solt and low. FRED NOA Bellmore hew can he his equal. 37 LILLIAN OBRICHI Merrick She s witty to talk to and pleasant to think on. WILLIAM OGDEN Bellmore For they conquer who believe they can. LORRAINE FILLER Beu -MORE Silence is a true friend who never betrays. JOSEPHINE PINSDORF North Bellmore Shell find a way. JOSEPH P1TTELLI North Bellmore w ords are lor women; actions for men. MURIEL PLATE Merrick A pleasant girl with a pleasant way. 58 ARTIIUR POWELL Beelmore As reliable as lie is trustworthy. EDWARD POWERS East Hempstead I II join the navy anti see the world. SAMUEL PRICE Wantagh 1 he right fellow in the ri ght pi ace. m RICHARD QUACKENBUSH North Beli .MORE Quiet in school. but— SHIRLEY RAUBENHEIMER Bellmore She had always been gentle and thoughtful. EUGENE REBERS North Merrick Whose subtle wit would always make a hit. y JOHN RICHARDSON Bellmore I here is more to him than meets the eye. ADELE REILLY North Bellmore Once her pal. always her pal. RUDOLPH RIESZ North Bellmore Strength and power add to a man’s worth. ELMORE RIGBY Bellmore Dramatic talent has this maiden. VINCENT RUSSO North Merrick He has an ear for music and a head for numbers. ‘10 LOUIS RUTTKAY Merrick Every man is a hool ii you know how to read him. RICHARD SHANNON Merrick Politeness is a line quality to possess. HARRISON SHOLL Wantagh Ever ready lor a good time. HELEN SHOR Merrick A good reputation is a worthwhile inheritance. BETTY JEAN SOFFER Merrick Sincerity is always admired. 41 MAH I.ON STEINER . Bellmore ( haracter and intellect go hand in hand. ALBERTA STEINERT Bellmore In all athletics she was a star. MARY STEPPAN North Bellmore She is always willing to lend a hand. ROBERT TABOSKE North Bellmore A gentleman now and always. CATHERINE TICKNER Bellmore She seems cheerful ol yesterdays and confident of tomorrows. 42 HELEN VARRIALE Bellmore • She acts nice, she talks nice, she is nice. REGINALD TICKNER BeLLMORE Not in the lime light but known by all. JUNE VOUAUX Bellmore On with the dance! Let joy be unconfined. RUDOLPH WALDHAUSER Merrick With malice toward none and charity toward all. ROBERT WEDDLE Bellmore The world knows little of its greatest men. 43 JEAN WEINER T North Merrick C lever and keen; able to undertake almost any enterprise. JOHN WEISBERC North Bellmore I le would be a sailor and sail tlie seven seas. ELIZABETH WELSH North Bellmore Laugh and live, then learn. LAWRENCE WESTERLUND North Bellmore A willing mind wins a willing friend. RUTH WILLIAMS Bellmore Natural sweetness alone is permanent. 11 WILLIAM WITTA Bellmore I he best things olten come in small packages. ALICE YOUNGMAN Bellmore Simplicity is oftcti the mantle ol greatness. VIRGINIA ZACHER North Merrick I he foundation of every noble character is its sincerity. Cl I ARLES ZORN North Merrick I lail fellow, well met! ADOLPH ZOUDLIK North Bellmore Music hath charms to still the savage heart. 43 All are architects of Fate, Working in these walls ol I ime; Some with massive deeds and great. Some with ornaments of rhyme. —I .ongfellow. TIME TOR SPORTS 4 Chesney Munson. Manager FOOTBA Richard Bensf.n John C'nRISTENSON Arthur C aldwell Richard Davis I IIOMAS Df.IjI.IA Norman .Iaf.gf.r Howard Kammerer I Iaroi i Keeler Irwin Krutscii Matthew Lmtk Jerry Liguori Krnest Mi l .ow Henry Menzel Kenneth Milli r Henry Miner I'RED NoA Getty Noa Foi ls Schneider I rank Winter William Witta FRANK D. GARDNER, Coach 1 lie 10)8 loot I i 11 season was an outstanding success. Of the seven games played, only two were lost. Babylon was our lirst opponent on our new field. I lie Suffolk eleven lacked lli punch to put even one touchdown across and the Mepham offense rolled up a total ol 47 points belore the linal whistle. I he following week the team traveled to Hast I lampton to face a big. hut inexperienced team, which our pirates defeated hv a score ol 19-6. I he team then had to face the two squads w ho eventually played lor the county championship. Valley Stream used an aerial ollense and its 21-7 victory handed the Garnet and Gray the lirst setback of the season. Oceanside, next in line, applied power to gain its objectives and won by virtue of two touchdowns and an extra point. The highlight ol the season was the defeat ol Freeport. 14-0. Malverne and Southside were anti-climax games: Mepham won both rather easily, scoring 26 points against Malverne and 55 against Southside. and at the same time holding both opponents scoreless. The members of the football team are greatly indebted to the American Legion Post No. 048. which gave the players a banquet, thereby making the football season a social as well as an athlet ic success. 55 BASKETBALL Romm Ki LI.Y, Manager I Khli Noa Getty Noa Wii.i.iam Regan SI NLEY A. VERSOCKI. Coach C'laik Bartholomew W illiam Clausen Norman Iai.oi r I .RNI ST Ml LZOW Although not up to the calibre of local teams as yet. the basketball team made its presence felt in competition this year. Paced by Jaeger, the team came through with wins over some of the best teams on the island. JEi Several of the games which were lost were heart-breaking overtime allairs. I hese games frequently seemed to be decided by twists of late. In these contests the Versockimen showed they had the steadiness and courage lor big-time competition. I lie season was highlighted by the wins over Long Beach and Central. I he former has had very few defeats chalked up against it. and the latter won the championship of the county. A close decision was given to a powerful Lree-port squad after a game which many thought was the best of the year. Next year the Mepham basketball team will be at its peak, and promises to be a serious contender lor the championship honors. 56 W RESTLING Howard Kammirir. M iinagor W ilfred Gray Mario Pittelu Harry LoRisso I'ranklyn Muscara Donald Moore Iosepii Kennedy Kdward Powers Ierry Ijglori I .OL'IS Sell N I IOI.R Kenneth Miller Richard Bensen I rank W inter “Pete” Krutscii I RANK D. CARUM .R. Coach It is small wonder that the very word wrestling brings a certain sparkle into the eyes of Mepham rooters, lor our grapplers, under the excellent training ol C oach Sprig Oardner, have made a clean sweep ol all dual meets and tournaments in which they have entered the last two years. Among the outstanding teams which were defeated in dual competition by the Mepham wrestlers were Amityville, who had been unbeaten in live years, and I eancck, who held the New Jersey state championship. All possible titles were annexed by the Mepham grapplers—New M rl State. Long Island and South Shore. I hey won eight individual championships in local competition and seven championships in the state tournament. Mario Pittelli. Louis Schneider, Richard Bensen, I ran k Winter and Pete Krutsch were winners ol all three titles. I hose who acquired two titles were Donald Moore and Jerry Liguori. while Marry LoRusso, branldyn Muscara, Joseph Kennedy and Kdward Powers each gained one championship honor. 1 he boys owe much ol their success in wrestling to Coach raised wrestling from a minor sport to one ol major standing our school. Oardner. who has and popularity in � baseball Gustav Bf.nsfn, Manager John At an at I iiomas Beyf.r Charles Certain Wallace Christensen William Finnerty Christian Harri r Norman Jaeger Frnest Melzow Fri-d Noa Robert Oc den Samuel Price Matthian Rieder STANLEY VERSOCKI. Coach In spite of receiving setback after setback, the members of tlie Mepham baseball team have constantly demonstrated their sportsmanship and stick-to-it-iveness. ’ To date, the team has been unfortunate in losing all ol its live games. Lindenhurst, a Suffolk rival, was the lirst opponent of the season. In a contest which ran into extra innings, the Mepham squad was defeated by a score of 4-5. I he next encounter was against Woodmere. the victory again going to Mepham s opponents by a 4-5 score. In both games Bobby Ogden outpitched the hurlers of the opposition. 1 he team dropped the next three games to Oceanside. Long Beach and Last Rockaway. Although Mr. Stanley Versocki. Mepham s competent coach, has some good baseball material in Jaeger. Christensen and Atanat, he has been handicapped by a pitching stall weakened by injuries. I hough the present outlook is not bright, no one can definitely predict the outcome of the season, for baseball is a game of ups and downs. The team has had its downs—the ups are yet to come. 58 TRACK Robert Robert Anderson Leslie Bant a Kenneth Bryden Raymond Gleason James Hefferman James Hodgson, Ass’i Mgr. John Lackos Sappe, Manager Matiiew Lauck Lawrence Pike Ijouis Ruttkay Louis Schneider Nathan Weed Warren Wieboldt C harles Zorn DONALD LARGL. Coach April 29 marked the entrance of the Mepham track team into varsity competition at a dual meet held at Garden City. I he strong Mepham aggregation, capably trained by Coach Donald Large, defeated their opponents 59 to 55. I he second meet, a closely contested one with Amityville, resulted in a victory for the Mepham squad by a score of 44-42. East Rockaway. Malverne and Mepham competed in a triangular meet. Again the Mepham team emerged victorious with 591 2 points to East Rockaway s 54 2 and Malverne s 54. As this hook goes to press, the squad has yet to face formidable competition in a triangular meet with Sewanhaka and Valley Stream. 1 he team also is to participate in the South Shore Athletic C hampionship. Indications point to a successful 1959 track season. I he team will lose a good runner in Warren Wieboldt who has raised the score many times when additional points were needed. However, the prospects for next year s team appear to be bright: for the team will include such outstanding underclassmen as Bryden, Pike and Anderson. 59 CHEERLEADERS Arc you ready Lets go. I Iiese words are the signal lor the Mepharn rooters, led hy Mike Finnerty and the other cheerleaders, to hurst into a lusty cheer. L nder the leadership ol Miss Nellie Vrooman of the Physical Education De-partment, our cheerleading scptad was lirst organized, in September, 19)7. I he students chosen lor the squad entered into the work wholeheartedly, and with Mi ss room an s able assistance gave Mepharn s athletic contingent the confidence and the backing a team needs. In the lall ol 1018. it became necessary to reorganize the cheerleading squad and a new faculty adviser, Mr. Robert Margison was appointed. Alter many tryouts the lollowing students were chosen to act as cheerleaders lor the 1938-59 season: Gus Bensen. Robert Britton, Veronica Duffy, Michael Finnerty, Robert 1 lardy, Audrey I lildebrandt, Jean Jacobs, John I Jell, Beatrice Miller. ( � race Miller, Arthur Munson, W illiam Pelant, Hilda Poetsch, Bettv-Jean Solfer and I ranees Weed. Gaining momentum and self-confidence as the season progressed, the squad, under the encouraging leadership ol Mike Finnerty and competent guidance of Mr. Margison, did much to improve the Mepharn c heering squad. 60 61 Mary Daly Virginia Heald Joan Jacobs Beatrice Miller Caroline (eclc C athcrinc I ickner ( liarlottc Fuaicn ki Maine I lofnmn Luc ille McC oy Juanita Nicolai Alberta Stcinert Frances Weed Nellie rooruan. ( oacJi FIELD HOCKEY Girls sports are by no means limited to indoor activities and the fall found many ol our girls on the hockey field engaged in this energetic sport. Although our teams were not very successful against other schools, they derived great pleasure in becoming acquainted with a new sport and Irom the many contacts they made with students of other schools. Next year the teams hope to meet Amityville, Lynbrook and Valley Stream High Schools again in friendly competition to prove that our school has good hockey talent. A good nucleus for a field hockey honor team will be the victorious freshman team which succeeded in defeating the upper-class teams this year. Few people realize the lively interest that exists in the realm of girls sports and the pleasure which may be derived from them. A large white ball Hying swiftly through the air. a successful try or a futile attempt to hit it—these factors signify volley ball. I his year our volley ball teams played Baldwin. Oceanside, and Freeport. At the latter event, both the visitors and our honor teams displayed considerable skill in passing and in getting the ball just inside the line for a needed tally. I he season was climaxed by a playday held at Mepham which was attended by girls from four neighboring schools. I he event clearly demonstrated the spirit ol friendliness and good fellowship which girls sports can create. VOLLEY BALL Doris Duda Charlotte I 'usienski Nonna IJarse Virginia Heald Maine I tofinan Jean Jacobs Mabel Kent Juanita Nicolai Shirley Rnuhenhcinier i'.linore Rigby Catherine I ickner Jean Weinert Nellie rooman. ( oat h Gladys Billings irginia I Icald ( harlotte Eusicnski Beatrice Miller Muriel Plate Flmore Rigby irginia Smith Catherine I ickner Nellie rooman, ( oa h BASKETBALL Hits! Runs ! Errors! I hose make soft Ball an exciting sport lor, no matter how good the team is, until the last out is made it is anyone’s game. Because ol the heavy rains at the beginning ol the season, the girls were forced to practice hunting and lielding indoors. I he honor team, which had been selected by M iss Nellie rooman, ( rirls Physical Education Instructor, will have an opportunity to display its skill at a playday to he held at Malverne on June I. In addition, lour games against neighboring high schools have been scheduled for this team. Judging by the enthusiasm shown by the girls and diligent manner in which they have been practicing, the softball season should be a successful one. A shrill whistle, the bouncing of a ball, the girls shouting excitedly—these are the sounds that ushered in the official opening ol the basketball season. At various times during the season, our class teams played similar groups from Malverne, Valley Stream and East Rockaway. In some instances, Mepham teams were successful and at other times they lost. ()ur honor team, which was chosen to play at I lofstra College playday, defeated Lynbrook, tied Valley Stream and lost to I reeport. Malverne and Woodmere. I he Mepham girls appreciate the interest which Miss Nellie rooman, Ciirls Physical Education Instructor, takes in their sports and her efforts to further athletics for all the girls instead ol the few. SOFTBALL Prances Cain Susie Hcagney Elaine Hofnian Doris Millard Sliirley Rauhcnhcinier Sophie Roman Martha Ruth Annette Stadniek Maria Stewart Doris Stroller Elizabeth St roll s hnitter (iloria aillancourt Irene Wiegand Nellie Vrooman. C oach Nothing useless is, or low; Each thing in its place is best; And what seems but idle show Strengthens and supports the rest. — I .ongfellow. THE NATIONAL SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY T lie highest honor which can he bestowed upon a student in Mepham High School is membership in our local chapter ol the National Senior Honor Society. Scholarship, leadership, character and service are the lour principles upon which selection is based. I he Wellington C. Mepham Chapter of the National Senior Honor Society was founded June 14, 1958. In an impressive ceremony, the Valley Stream Chapter conducted the first induction, in which Wilma Bahnsen, Stanley Feldstein, Eugene Ferraro, Janet Flanagan. Jerry Liguori. Henry Menzel, and Virginia Zacher were taken in as charter members. On December 7, 1958, the second induction was held under the very efficient and valuable supervision of Miss Helena Ubelle, sponsor of the association. At this time Constance Blume, Betty-Lee Daniels, William Kelly, Frances Kotlarz, Carolyn Steele. Mahlon Steiner and Frank Winter were rewarded by being selected. I he Honor Society on trial was the unique theme of the third induction, on May 5, 1959. With the president, Eugene Ferraro, acting as judge, the following students were given membership: Wallace Christensen, Mary Ann Friedman, Doris Grishkot, Dorothy Kotlarz, John I Jell, Tyler Lory. Beatrice Miller, Ruth Muller, Astrid Park, Ellen Park, John Richardson, Betty-Jean Soffer and Jean Weinert. 66 13 U C C A N E E R The mad dash ol a reporter oil to check a last-minute scoop, the staccato heat of the typewriter as final stories are prepared for the printer, the wild-eyed frenzy of the editors trying to collect the various articles for their departments— this is a typical deadline day for “ I he Buccaneer.” I he initial copy ol I he Buccaneer made its auspicious appearance as the dedication number issued in October. 1937. During the first year Miss Florence Wells and Miss Leone Rose, lacultv advisers, and Virginia Zacher. editor-in-chief, worked diligently with the stall to establish a high standard for the school paper. Our school theme, that of the pirates, is carried out by The Buccaneer, not ordy in name, but in special features such as: Down the Plank, the boys sports column; Dade Winds, the exchange column; and I hrough the Porthole. the chatter column. Getting out a school newspaper once a month is not an easy task. But the Mepham journalists have proved themselves competent under the efficient guidance of Miss Doris Mattfeld, editorial adviser, and Miss Leone Rose, business adviser. I rygve I holfsen, the versatile editor-in-chief, and John Rich ardson. associate editor, are the student heads of our paper which is a member of the Columbia Press Association. 67 THE BANDS 1 here is a silence as the baton is raised and then the Senior Band with its sixty-eight brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, sends forth a melodious refrain. Organized in September, 19 56, the band has progressed under its versatile leader. Mr. George Pritchard, to its present high ranking among high school bands in Nassau County. 1 he group has elected officers who are: president, William Kelly; secretary, Muriel Brownell; treasurer. Vincent Savona: and bandroom manager. Frank Schneider. At various times during the year the band has been directed by Harry Cher-nucha. Vincent Savona, Adolph Zoudlik and Richard Siebert. Members of the Senior Band receive school credit and a letter if they have earned sufficient credits by participation In rehearsals, assembly programs and concerts. I he Senior Band has not only played at many important school functions, but has also made several appearances away from school. In April at the Long Island Music Festival it was given a B + + rating among Class A bands. I he Junior Band is composed of students who have been playing musical instruments for at least one year. When they have gained sufficient experience and have proved their ability, these members are graduated into the Senior Band. 68 THE GLEE CLUBS Under the excellent supervision ol Miss School hoasts two first class glee clubs. Jeanette Wells, Mepham High A group capable of making itsell heard and noticed is the Boys Glee Club. Bass and tenor, twenty voices in all. reverberate against the staid walls of the auditorium every Wednesday aftc rnoon long after many of us have departed lor our respective homes. A noteworthy part of the Boys’ G! ee Club is the quartet consisting of Charles Colgan. Walter Jones, William Meyer, and Oscar Moe who can glide with equal ease from the bold stirring notes ol Rigoletto to the soft, melodious strains of the latest Hoagy Carmichael tune. In the Girls C � lee ( liib. clear, bell like sopranos harmonize with low. melodious altos. Skipping, as they did in the Spring Concert, from the light-hearted air of Ciribiribin. to the deep, spiritual Go Down Moses, requires no small amount ol skill and practice. I he ultimate goal of the members of both the glee clubs is to join the A Cap-pel la Choir. For the time spent, the members of the glee clubs receive not only a varied musical background but also a quarter ol a unit of school credit. 69 THE JOLLY ROGERS “Say ii wilh music” is an appropriate motto for our school orchestra, il ‘ Jolly Rogers, whose musical numbers convey the proper tempo to the dancers. AJI who have attended our school dances are well acquainted with these mentors of mel- Iody who afford mm h good swing and amuse ment under the inspiring leadership of Mr. George Pritchard. I he Jolly Rogers have furnished the musi for many Mepharn so ial fun I ions, such as the tea dances, the Halloween dance, and the ( hristmas dance. Our popular and important instrumental music group, the Jolly Rogers, includes: Harry Betzig, Harry ( hemucha, ( oles Doty, I ugene � Ferraro. Carl I loischer. Harry Kiefer, Fred Langdon, Joseph Neili, John Nuding, Jerome Opolinslci, Vinceni Russo. Lawrence Solowey. Richard Siebert, Douglas Walker, Adolph Zoudlik, and Alice Bechtold, vocalist. Fortissimo! mezzo! crescendo! and sixty voices rise and float away on the wings ol song. A cappella choir singing represents the highest form of vocal art in high schoo Is. When the Mepharn A Cappella Choir was organized in September. 1050, the members were chosen lor their outstanding achievement in choral work during the previous year. IJnder the able direction of Miss L. Jeanette Wells, assisted by Jane Woll at the piano, the A ( ap-pella Choir has had a very successful year. At a concert given March 51. the members of the choir wore their garnet and gray robes lor the lirst time. As a reward for successful work in the A Cappella Choir, the participants receive a half unit of school credit. A CAPPELLA CHOIR , ■■■ GRAPHIC ARTS CLUBS The Graphic Arts Cluh, organized by Mr. Donald Brossman, is affiliated with the National Student Graphic Arts Society. I he club charter and membership cards, which were printed by the unit, were sent to the national chairman lor his signature. I he officers are: Arthur Powell, president; Kdward Powers, vice-president: and Jay Lei-man. secretary-treasurer. Rudolph Riesz. Howard Kronimus, Charles Maringelli. Joseph Pit-telli. and Charles Colgan are the other members. a COMMERCE CLUB Nimble lingers Hitting over the noisy keys of the typewriter, thoughtful heads bent over intricate problems, swift hands and minds coordinating to form curlecues—transcribed, these terms mean Business. A trip to the World's Lair, a business contest, a tea dance, an exhibition by Albert Tan-gora. the world's champion typist—many and varied are the activities of the Commerce C lub. Seventy in number, the club is sponsored bv Mr. William Jaatinen. THE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Wide application, fine grain, slow speed— these are only a conglomeration ol words to the average layman, but their meanings are easily interpreted by the members of the Photography Club. The members and their adviser. Mr. Lrancis Almstead. have not confined their interests to taking pictures, but have broadened their scope by exploring the Museum of Natural I Iistory and examining the newspaper plant of the “Nassau Daily Review-Star.” 71 DEBATING TEAM Lights! Action! Grease paint! Such are the associations one makes when thinking ol tfie dramatics society. Skull and Bones. The main purpose of this club, which was organized in 1937 by Mrs. George Pritchard, is to stimulate an interest in all phases of dramatics. Membership in Skull and Bones is based on a system of credits which are earned ('rowing Pains, in which Harry Kiefer. Virginia Zacher, Janet Flanagan and Trygve I hollsen had the leading parts, was the first production. The 1939 presentation was a comedy melodrama. “Captain Applejack. Janet Flanagan is president; Robert Klein, vice-president: June Vouaux. secretary; June Strangfeld, assistant secretary; John Liell, treasurer; Virginia Zacher, publicity manager; and M iss Ruth Adams, adviser. SKULL AND BONES by constructing sets, acting, or handling light ing effects. Resolved: That the United States should form an alliance with Great Britain. With this timely topic as the subject of debate the Mepham High School Debating Team, under the capable leadership of Mr. Raymond Weaver, has brought exceptional honors to our school by winning thirteen decisions. At the Ja nuary meeting of the Parent- leach-ers Association, Mepham students and their parents were given an opportunity to hear our debaters when our team defeated the Malverne team by a 3-0 decision. Janet Hanagan, Stanley Feldstein and I rygve I holfsen proved to be the outstanding members of the debating team. Marie Betzig. Alice Charlton. Florence Heller. Myron Klap-per. John I .ackos, I lenry Miner, Eleanor Ober-hausen, Patricia Pinkham, and Erda Sved are the other members of the squad. LIBRARY CLUB Add paints, brushes, crayons, to imagination, concentration and patience—the sum total will he creation, the goal of the Paletettes. I he activities carried on by the Paletettes have been varied and original, including a de-lightful marionette show, a costume exhibit in the I fall of Visual Education, and a model Easter hat display in the rotunda of the library. I he art club includes Mabel Kent, president: Kate Armstrong, vice-president; Dorothy Kotlarz, secretary; Vera I fildebrandt, treasurer; and the following members: Mary Ann Ab-shire, Constance Blume. Antoinette Duvels-dorf, Anabel I lahn, I lelen Mandeville, Ruth Muller. Astrid Park Britta Ohman, Jean Ru-bien. Helen Shor, and Irene Wiegand. Miss I ranees Werner, our talented art instructor, is the adviser to the Paletettes. Books, attractive displays and an air ol friendliness draw many Mepham students to our beautiful library. Little does the average student realize how much of the library work is done by the members of the Library Club. Miss Doris Moyle, our competent librarian and adviser to the club, considers the members ol the library club invaluable assistants. Charging books, filing, and arranging displays are but a lew of the numerous tasks performed by the girls. A tea dance, a dinner party at Rosalie Piker’s home, and a tea at Marie Ritters marked the outstanding social events sponsored by the organization. Membership in the Lil rary Club is limited to seniors and juniors. I he oflicers are: Jane Morley, president; Norma I homas. vice-president; Ellen C amphell. secretary. Tl IE PALETETTES NUT FARM I lie Senior Class scores again! On March 18. the applause and laughter of l|e audience attested to their enjoyment of the first annual Senior Class play, the breath-taking, hilarious, gloom-chaser, I he Nut Farm. John I Jell, as Willie Barton, brilliantly played the amusing part with ease and naturalness. Wilma Bahnsen gave a splendid interpretation of a diflicult role, that of Mrs. Barton, while Janet Flanagan and Robert Britton ably portrayed the roles of Helen and Bob Bent. As Ezra Sliscomb, the farmer from lovvay. Will iam Kelly did exceptionally well. His attractive daughter, Agatha Sliscomb. was excellently played by Virginia Zacher. Betty-Lee Daniels, as the eccentric scenario writer: Arthur Munson, as the producer; Robert Klein, as the movie actor; and Mary Ann Friedman, as the maid —each did a fine piece of acting. I he Nut Farm, ’ trials and tribulations o a comedy in three acts, by John Brownell, deals with f a family who tries to “crash the movies. the Much credit should be given to Miss Marie M. Barry and Miss Agnes M. Berwind who tirelessly gave much of their time and effort to achieve this success. The cast should also be complimented upon their excellent cooperation and performance. 74 CAPTAIN APPLEJAC CAST Lush ..................................... Poppy .................................... Aunt Agatl m ............................. Ambrose Applcjohn ........................ Anna Valeska ............................. Mrs. Pcngaril............................. Horace Pen gar c! ........................ Ivan Borolosky............................ Dennet ................................... Johnny Jason.............................. .William Rogers .Dorothy Vouaux ...Felicia Hirsch ..Austin Murphy .Marie Gumprich ......lune Green . . . Roller! Harris .William Wirges Michael l innerty .Donald Weller Pirates, hidden treasure and a deep mystery provided thrilling entertainment for all those who witnessed the Skull and Bones second annual presentation Captain Applejack, on April 28. I he Russian spy, Anna Valeska: her partner in crime. Borolsky; the oriental mystic, Mr. Pengard, and his wife conspired against the mi let A mbrose Applejohn to confiscate the hidden treasure. To the delight of the audience the conspirators were unsuccessful. I he action of the second act of “Captain Applejack dealt with a unique dream of Ambrose which took place in a pirate ship. Each member of the cast under the very able supervision of Miss Ruth Adams, ad viser to the club, enacted his role in an excellent manner. I he impersonations made by Marie Gumprich, William Wirges and Austin Murphy were very realistic. I he actors were mainly underclassmen who were earning credits so that they may become members of the Skull and Bones club. 75 CLASS WILL A somewhat dubious decision has been reached by a committee of five to the end that we, the first class to be graduated from Mepham I ligh School, are in our usual dormant state of mind, and in a somewhat sluggish physical condition. I herefore. therein, therewith, and thereby, we hereby, hereon, et cetera, et cetera, bequeath all our earthly possessions as follows: We leave, to the school, the ghost of ’3Q. Long may it haunt the cafeteria at I2:)0. intramurals at :() . the auditorium and the library. lo Mr. Sanford H. C alhoun, our principal, we leave the furrows that we have engraved on bis shapely brow. Bill Kelly doesn t leave anything to anybody—after being president of the Sen ior Class for a year, he needs everything be has. C dadys Billings leaves a long list of conquests that we defy anyone to repeat. I reasurer Warren Wieboldt leaves his title and. ol course, an empty treasury. Lrances Kotlarz leaves the pencil in her hair to the next editor of the yearbook. lo the coaching stall we leave the problem of getting someone big enough to fill Dick B ensen s shoes—literally speaking, that is. I o the faculty in general, we bequeath the empty seats in classrooms, and the permission (they ve always had it) to use the record books as kindling. Andy Albert leaves his gallantry and chivalry to Don Miller. Wilma Bahnsen leaves the school with memories of tin girl who delivered the dedication address for the high school. Carol Bahr and Carne Mandeville leave their quiet, reserved manners to Dicky McCallum and Ray Allan respectively—they need them. John Bartsch leaves his fishing equipment to Clair Bartholomew. John Bartow bequeaths his Jack to some other John. Isabelle Bentley wills her giggle to Shirley Box. Harry Betzig leaves the trombone that lie s been toting around the last three years—kind of him, considering that it belongs to the school anyway. Marie Betzig (she s Harry s cousin) leaves with more than she had when she came here, namely: a number of pins and a little more knowledge. John Box leaves in pursuit of his hobbies. Will iam Bremer wills his excellent study hall conduct to Red Albrecht. Bob Britton leaves his Jitterbugging to Pete Krutsch. Wilbur Buck leaves his talkativeness to Sleepy Ryan. Kenny Carman wills his Cerman meanderings to C harles Ruth. Elsie Carmichael leaves the gilt ol gab to Pat Pinkham—oops, pardon us. she doesn t need it. Ruth Cam leaves her tinkling, musical laughter to Allan I hompson. Alice Charlton bequeaths her speaking voice to the quiet Milton King. Sylvester Carter leaves whistling. John Christenson (Crand Duke of the Library door) wills someone else the pleasure of having his yearbook pictures turn out right. C harlie Colgan leaves the senior male quartet a trio; Bosco Jones leaves the trio a duet; Oscar Moe leaves the duet a solo for Bill Meyer. Betty-Lee leaves her coquetry to the sophomore Betty Lee. David Datlof just leaves. Dick Davis leaves his place in the football line for the school to fill. Dick is happy to leave—in fact. Cdadys” the word for Dick. Betty Dill leaves Miss I oombs minus her little “hel per. Lddie Dobson leaves something he had when he came here. eh. Betty-Lee? Jeanette I )onovan bequeaths her conscientiousness to whoever wants it. Lorraine Doty leaves her dislike of doing Economics homework to the next year’s class. Loretta Lisele, Margaret Broderson and Loretta Fraze leave together—as usual. Stanley Feldstein leaves the responsibility of being a one-man debating team to I rygve I holfsen. Lugene Lerraro leaves the future president of the National hfonor Society the task of trying to assemble its busy members for a meeting. Gustav Linck wills the pokes Jeremiah gave him to anyone who wants them. 77 CLASS WILL Virginia Fisher bequeaths her intense dislike of study halls to Lou Schneider. Janet I can do anything Managan leaves her versatility to Austin Murphy. Agnes Form leaves the two Korwans alone together. Margaret Frank leaves her duty (vice-president in charge ol prompting tittering thoughtless, thoroughly intimidated thespians) to some low-voiced individual. Mary Ann Friedman bequeaths her ability as a rewrite man to a member of next year’s staff. Cl larlotte i'usienski leaves her high marks and scholastic ability to someone who can use them—Sammy Amato. Edith and Lillian Gerlach leave the other little Gerlachs to carry on where they left off. Hob I lardy leaves Miss Werner wondering who will do all the extra work. Syl via Hauge leaves her secret of how to appear indifferent and composed at all times to Mary Daly. Jean Jacobs leaves Virginia Smith without an excellent stunt partner. Donald Jeremiah leaves still poking Gussy Finck. Kurt Kanthack leaves an empty seat in sixth period English class right in front of Miss Wells’ desk. I larold Keeler leaves that excuse for an automobile, that throwback on the age of tin. that slip of Henry Ford, to whoever has 50 cents to pay for it. James Kincaid leaves still wanting to go to Scotland for his property. Robert Klein leaves still looking for the person from whom he borrowed his crayons—and for Janet. John Liell wills his incredible ability to get out of homework, his amazing talent as a Shakespearian actor and his sense of humor to some other genius. Jerry Liguori leaves the school. Coach Gardner, and Ethel Sonneborn, wondering what to do without him. I yler Lory leaves the sax section of the band to June Strangfeld. Eileen Maloney leaves her quietness to I lilda Poetsch. I hank heavens, that someone did. Charles Maringelli leaves trying to understand English and Miss Wells. Isabelle Massie bequeaths her attendance record to Johnny Atanat. Robert McConnell leaves with that pipe he borrowed at the Riverhead band festival. Alex McKinney leaves to go fishing. Hank Menzel leaves his title. King Shorty, to Harry Kiefer. Doris Meyer leaves her love of candy to Miss Berwind. Bea Miller (nothing to Kenny) leaves with Chuck. Kenn Miller wants to leave his brown curly hair to someone—anyone! Frank Super-salesman Morton bequeaths that appropriate title to the entire Junior Class—they’re going to need it. Margaret Mulcahy leaves her ability to always look well-dressed to those who wondered how she did it. Arthur M unson (Chesney s brother) doesn t leave anything. He’s given everything to Lucille McCoy. Ches Munson wills his quiet grin to Bill Pelant. Franklyn Muscara leaves Mabel Kent to walk home from school alone. Juanita Nicolai bequeaths her long eyelashes to Billy Clausen. Fritz Noa leaves with four letters: one from football, one from basketball, one from baseball and one from Helen. I lelen remains with one of his. Will iam Ogden leaves to the school the memory of his excellent pitching. Lillian Olbricht leaves a book—“I low to Acquire Nathan Weed”—to Jane Morley. Lorraine Filler bequeaths her genuine golden hair to all of Mepham’s blonde underclassmen. Josephine Pinsdorf leaves still wondering what German is all about. Joe Pittelli leaves still saying, and we quote: Ah. my brother didn’t beat me. He said he d tell my mother on me if I beat him and she d beat me. so what coidd I do? ’ Muriel Plate leaves Irving to get ink oil her lingers and Matt off her mind. 79 CLASS WILL Arthur Powell bequeaths his sincere loyalty for Mepham to all classes that are to come. Edward Powers leaves for the navy. Samuel Price wills many good wishes to the next Senior Ring Committee. Richard Quackenbush leaves people still trying to pronounce his last name. Shirley Raubenheimer leaves a gap in the fem«de cithletic clique. Eugene Rebers wi lls I. is communistic blush (which means it is re d) to tl le whole student body because there’s enough to give everybody a little. John Richardson leaves Miss Mattfeld writing the headlines for the paper. Adele Rielly bequeaths her inability to understand math to C ?etty Noa. Rudolph Riesz leaves his deep resounding voice to the next lucky one who always has to give oral topics. LJmore Rigby wills her extensive vocabulary to all deficient English students. Rosalie Riker leaves her poise and soft way of speaking to all noisy underclassmen. Vincent Russo leaves his trumpet place in the band to Bea Fagone. Louis Ruttkay. vice-president in charge ol receiving candy, checking candy, unpacking candy, assorting candy, distributing candy, selling candy, and picking up candy wrappers, leaves an empty candy room to the next Senior Class. Robert Sappe, accompanied by his brother, leaves lor Florida in his boat. Richard Shannon wills his animated speech to Henry Mayer. I larrison Sholl wills his inability to collect debts to all good-natured lenders. I lelen Shor leaves her ease and perfect enunciation to William Wirges who doesn’t need them. Betty-Jean Soffer leaves; we wish that she wouldn t. Mahlon Steiner leaves alter Betty-Jean. Alberta Steinert leaves the school in dire need ol a female bowler. Mary Steppan leaves a candy-selling record that wi II be hard to beat. Erda Sved wills the honor of being the last one to finish an examination to ’Pinky” I feald. Robert I aboske leaves his humor and grin to Cuis Bensen. Catherine I ickner leaves the girls sport world in Mepham wi thout one ol its shining stars. Red I ickner leaves his carrot top to Coach ( iardner. L.ulita Vaillancourt leaves the a cappella choir without a good warbler. Helen Varriale wills her seat in French class to whoever feels like polly-vooing. June Vouaux leaves Virginia and Dorothy to tell people how to spell their name correctly. Rudolph Waldhauser leaves his knowledge ol science to someone who can use it— Martha Weed. Robert Weddle leaves the school paper without a news editor. Jean Weinert leaves Andy Albert still trying to get a date lor Lriday night. John Weisberg bequeaths his clarinet position to Judy Kremelberg. Elizabeth Welsh leaves Mr. Weaver, debating coach, still trying to think up a rebuttal and wondering why a woman always has the last word. Lawrence Westerlund leaves his dancing ability to Richard Seil )ert who also believes in Whistle W hile You Work. Ruth Williams leaves; we hope she will meet I hat Boy who is still waiting on the corner lor her. Wee Willie’ W itta wills his manliness and slow walk to Jimmy Biggs. W illiam engel leaves for the big house behind the North Merrick School. Al ice oungman leaves Oeorge Bennett. Virginia Zacher wills her popularity, her acting and writing ability to ?? Wre don’t know who can do it. Adolph Zoudlik leaves the band without one o I its best members. Charles Zorn leaves his ability as a track star to I onimy DeLilla. I o ourselves we leave the most sacred ol all things that intangible nothing whose value is insurmountable—memory. I he memory ol youth, ol good days and bad; the memory of faces—laces too soon to be forgotten; the memory of well-known places; memories which we shall lock in our hearts with the keys ol youth, to have and to hold in our twilight years. And to ourselves we leave tin pang which we shall feel in our hearts every time we hear the reverend word—'Mepham. 81 In the elder days of Art, Builders wrought with greatest care Each minute and unseen part: For the gods see everywhere. —I .ongfellovv. BLUEPRINTS ANDREW ALBERT Andy Treasure Clicst (4), Glee Clul� (3). A C uppella Choir (4). Quartet (3). Cartoonist Club (3). Commerce Club (3. 4). WILMA BAHNSEN W 'illie National I lonor Society. Skull and Bones (3). 'Buccaneer (3. 4). Birch Chips (l), The Nut Farm (4). Dedication Speech (3). Archery (3). I reasure Chest (4). Vice-president of class (3). CAROL BAHR Carol Announcement Committee (4). JOHN BARTOW Jack Band (2, 3. 4). Jolly Rogers (3, 4). JOHN BARTSCH Jack Bowling (3). RICHARD BENSEN Dick l«estling (3. 4). T ootball (3, 4), Baseball (3), I rack (4). ISABELLE BENTLEY Mickey Library (I. 2. 3). Band (2). Writers’ Club (3). Horseback Riding (3). (dee ( lub (3). Skull and Bones (3). HARRY BETZIG I lurry Band (2. 3. 4). lolly Rogers (3. 4), Buccaneer (3). MARIE BETZIG Ria Band (2. 3). Library Club (l, 2, 3, 4). Drama Club (3. 4). Debate ( lub (4). Modern Dance Club (4). Writers Club (3), “Growing Pains (3). GLADYS BILLINGS Butch Birch Chips (l). Growing Pains' (3). Library Club (I. 2. 3. l). Vice-president of Senior Class, l ield Hockey (3). Modern Dance (lub (t), Stunt Club. Manager (4). Volleyball (4), Vice-president of Ijbrary Club (3), Band (2. 3). Basketball (4). WILLIAM BREMER Hill C ommcrce Club (3). Baseball (4). ROBERT BRITTON Britt ( heerleader (4). The Nut Farm (4), I reasure Chest (4). C hairman. C hristmas Dance (4). (dee C lub (3). MARGARET BRODERSON Margie ( ommcrce ( lub (3). WILBERT BUCK Bucfcy Commerce Club (4). Track (4). KENNETH CARMAN Ken I'ootball (2). ELSIE CARMICHAEL Car my Swimming (3). RLTH CARN Ruth Ciirls (� lee Club, accompanist (3. 4). Boys (dee (Tub. accompanist (3. 4). Mepham T appottos. accompanist (3. 4). SYLVESTER CARTER Si Radio Club (4). ALICE CHARLTON Allie Deflating I cam (3, 4), Girls’ Glee Club (3, 4). CHARLES COLGAN Charlie President, Commerce C lub (4). A Cap-pella Choir (4). Boys Glee Club (3). Mixed Chorus (3). Quartet (3, 4). Treasure Chest (4)). Graphic Arts Club (4). JOHN CHRISTENSON Chris treasure ( best (4). Art ( lub (3). Track (3. 4). f ootball (4), Wrestling (3) . BETTY-LEE DANIELS Dimples National I lonor Society, Skull and Bones (3). “Buccaneer (3. 4). A CappcIIa Choir. The Nut Farm (4). Mixed Chorus (3). Treasure Chest (4) . “Growing Pains (3). DAVID DATLOF Short y RICHARD DAVIS Dick Treasure Chest (4). Football (3. 4), Wrestling (3. 4). I rack (3. 4). School Orchestra (4). ELIZABETH DILL Betty Commerce Club (3. l). Riding Club (3) . EDWARD DOBSON Ed Band (2, 3). I reasure C hest (4). Buccaneer (3. 4). JEANETTE DONOVAN feanette I reasure Chest (4). LORRAINE DOTY Ray Commerce C lub (3). Band (2. 3). LORETTA EISELE Refer Commerce Club (3). STANLEY FI T OSTEIN But . National Honor Society. I reasure Chest (4), Birch Chips’ (I). Band (2. 3. 4). Debating I earn (3. 4). Commerce Club (3, 4). EUGENE FERRARO Gene National Honor Society, Band (2, 3, 4). Jolly Rogers (3. 4). GUSTAV FINCK G us VIRGINIA FISHER (jinny JANET FLANAGAN Irish National Honor Society, Birch Chips (I). Skull and Bones (3, 4). Skull and Bones. President (4). Growing Puins (3). The- Nut Farm (4). Elmer” (2). Debating Team (3, 4). Buccaneer (3. 4). AGNES FORM Ag (dee Club (4). MARGARET FRANK Peggy Commerce ( lub ( l). Skidl and Bones (4) . LORETTA FRAZE Ret la Commerce (Tub (3). MARY ANN FRIEDMAN iMary Ann National Honor Society. Buccaneer (3. 4). Treasure C hest (4). I he Nut Farm (4), Commerce ( lub (4), Field Hockey (4). Photography ( lub (3). 84 AFTER GRADUATION . . . WHAT? TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR AIM IN LIFE —THREE THINGS ARE NECESSARY 1. Mental Development 2. Technical Knowledge 3. Good Training REGISTER NOW AT MISS ZWERIN'S SECRETARIAL STUDIO 250 Fulton Avenue Hempstead, L. I. Where you can acquire intensive instruction in Business Training. Our Free Employment Department assists graduates in securing fine positions. Visit the school and ask for booklet, Planning Your Future.” SUMMER COURSE $35.00 for Shorthand and Typewriting 3.50 for Books 20.00 for Typewriting 1.75 for Books Tuition and Books Paid for in Advance BLUEPRINTS CHARLOTTE FUSIENSKI Shots Buccaneer (3), Treasure Chest” (I). Basketball (3. 4). Volley Ball (I). Field Hockey (4). Softball (3. 4). Commerce Club (3, 4). • fdith gerlach Mill, 1.11JJAN GERLACH hi Girls Gle Club (3). A Cappclln Choir (4). ROBERT HARDY Fleetfoot I reasure Chest (4). Cheerleader (4), Writers Club (3). SYLVIA HAUGE Spotty JEAN JACOBS Booh Basketball (l). Volley Ball (4). Field Hockey (4), Cheerleader (4), C oin-merce Club (3. 4). Stunt Club (4). Softball (4). DONALD JEREMIAH Don Photography Club (3). WALTER JONES Bosco Band (2). Boys Glee Club (3). A Cappclla Choir (4). Quartet (3. 4). KURT KANTHACK Kurt Track (4). HAROLD KEELER Rub y Baseball (3), Football (4). WILLIAM KELLY Bill National I lonor Society, Band (2. 3, 4.), I he Nut Farm (4), President ol Band (4), “Buccaneer” (3). President of Senior Class. JAMES KINCAID Kiri ROBERT KLEIN Bob President. Art Club (5), Vice-president, Skull and Bones (4), The Nut Farm (4), Associate Editor, I reasure Chest (4). Skull and Bones (3. 4). FRANCES KOTIARZ Frannie National Honor Society, Editor. I rens-urc Chest, Secretary of Junior Class, Secretary of Senior Class. Commerce Club (3, 4). Buccaneer” (3). JOHN I JELL Pappy National I lonor Society, Birch Chips (l). Buccaneer (3, 4), Growing Pains (3). Treasure Chest (l). The Nut I ’arm (4), Cheerleader (4), Wrestling (l). Skull and Bones (3, 4), Writers’ Club. JERRY UCUORI Stumpy National I lonor Society, President of Junior Class, I reasure Chest” (4). Football (5, 4). Wrestling (3, 4). Track (3). TYLER LORY Ty National Honor Society. Band (2. 3. 4). Orchestra (2. 3). Wrestling (3), Photography Club (3). EILEEN MALONEY hi y Commerce Club (4). Field Hockey Team (4). CARNE MANDEVILLE Red Commerce Club (4). CHARLES MARINGELLI Chelsea Glee Club (3). ISABEL MASSIE Issy Yearbook subscriptions (4). Robert McConnell Mac Band (2, 3, 4). ALEXANDER McKINNEY Alec Treasure Chest (4). Buccaneer (3. 4). Birch Chips (I). HENRY MENZEL Hank National Honor Society, Basketball (2), f ootball (3, 4), Wrestling (3, 4). DORIS MEYER Porky Softball Class learn (4). BEATRICE MILLER Skip National Honor Society, I reasure Chest ’ (4), Basketball (4), Hockey (4), Tappcttes Manager (4). Modern Dance (4), Softball (4), Cheerleader (4). KENNETH MILLER Lotsy Mott Tootball (2, 3, 4). Wrestling (2, 3, 4), Baseball (2). Basketball (2). OSCAR MOE Schmalz Boys Glee Club (3), Chorus d . A Cappclla Choir (4). Boys Quartet (3, 4), Camera Club (3). FRANK MORTON Mori Wrestling (3. 4). Tootball (3). I rack (3) . Chairman, Halloween Dance (4). MARGARET MULCAHY Marge Announcement Committee (4). ARTHUR MUNSON Doc Treasure Chest (l). Buccaneer (3, 4). Birch Chips (l). Cheerleader (4) , President. Commerce Club (3). Manager. Tootball learn (2). Basketball (I). CHESNEY MUNSON Russia Manager. Football learn (4). Treasurer, Commerce Club (4). Baseball (l). Commerce Club (3), 4). FRANKLYN MUSCARA 'rank Wrestling (4). JUANITA NICOLAI Nila Field Hockey (4). Volley Ball. Manager (4). FRED NOA I'ritz Basketball (l, 2, 3. 4). Baseball (1, 2, 3. 4), Football (2, 3, 4). WILLIAM OGDEN Bibba Baseball (I, 2. 3), Basketball (l). f ootball (I). LILLIAN OLBRICHT Babe Art Club (3), Home Economics Club (3). 86 BELLMORE'S OLDEST BUSINESS SCHNEIDER SON THE ROYAL SCARLET STORE Bellmore, L. I. Phone: Wantagh 8G7 Established 1888 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Merrick. N. Y. extends greetings to the 1939 Treasure Chest COMMERCIAL BANKING PERSONAL LOANS THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLMORE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 87 BLUE PRINTS LORRAINE BILLER Ling Commerce Club (3). Library (I). JOSEPHINE PINSDORF « Mixed Chorus (”5). A Cappella Choir (4). JOSEPH PHTELLI C hum ) Bdsclta II (l). Wrestling (2. 3). Boot-ball (I. 2). MURIEL PLATE Duchess I reasure Cbest (4). Art C lub ( S). Volley Ball ( l). Basketball. M anager (4). Archery (4). ARTHUR POWELL Art Manager. Basketball (3). Assistant Manager. Baseball (3). President, Graphic Arts C lub (4). EDWARD POWERS Eddie Baseball (l). I'ootball (I. 3). Wrestling (2. 3. 4). SAMUEL PRICE Sam Baseball (4). RICHARD QUACKENBUSII Dick SHIRLEY RAJ JBENHEIMER Gig I reasure Chest” (4). Volley Ball (4), Basketball (4). Softball (3. l). EUGENE REBERS Gene Commerce Club (”5). JOHN RICHARDSON . D. National Honor Society. Buccaneer (3. 4). Radio Club (3). ADELE RIELLY Del Girls’ Glee Club 0). A Cappella Choir (4). RUDOLPH RIESZ Rudy Graphic Arts Club (4). ELMORE RIGBY Rig Volley Ball (4). Basketball (4), Bowling (3. 4). Manager, Softball (4). ROSALIE RIKER Rusty Library Club (4), Girls Glee Club (3). Slodern Dance C lub (3). Riding Club (3. 4). Volley Ball (4). VINCENT RUSSO Vinny Band (2. 3. 4). Jolly Rogers (y l). Biology Club (2). LOUIS RUTTKAY Lem I reasure Chest (4). I rack (4). Band (2. 5), Chairman of Candy Committee (4). ROBERT SAPP£ Boh I rack (3). Manager, I rat k (4). RICHARD SHANNON Dick Camera Club (3). HARRISON SHOLL Horry HELEN SHOR Honey Paletettes (4). BETTY JEAN SOFFER Betts National Honor Society. I reasure Chest (4). 1 appettes (3. 4). Modern Dance Club (3). Field Hockey (4). Softball (3). Cheerleader (3. 4). MAHLON STEINER Steiner National Honor Society. Band (2. 3. 4). I reasure Chest (4). Jolly Rogers (3) . Birch Chip ’ (l). Ir.uk ( I . ALBERTA STEINERT Dutch I'ield Hockey (4). Bowling (3. 4). Camera Club (3). Commerce Club (3. 4). Stunt Club (3. l). Softball I ‘am (3. 4). Basketball (I. 2. 3. 4). MARY STEPPAN May Buccaneer (3, 4). Commerce Club (3. 4). ERDA SVED ErJa Debating learn (3, 4). Library Club (4) . Riding Club (4). ROBERT TABOSKE Flash Boxing. CATHERINE TICKNF.R Kitty “ I reasure Chest (4). Siftlmll (3. 4). Basketball (3. 4). Field Hockey (3. -I). Volley Ball. Manager (4). REGINALD TICKNER Red Wrestling (3). EUUTA VAILLANCOURT Penny Mixed Cbonis (3), A Cappella Choir (0. HELEN VARRIALE Val ” I reasure Chest (4). Glee Club ( l). Riding Club (4). JUNE VOUAUX Shrimp Skull and Bones. Secretary (3. 4). Mixed Chorus (3). A Cappella Choir (t). RUDOI .PH WAI Dl IAUSER Rudy Treasure - Chest (4). Buccaneer (3). Birch Chips (l). Band Librarian (4). Band (2. 3. 4). ROBERT WEDDLE Boh JEAN WEINERT Jeannie Buccaneer (3. 4). National Honor Society. Commerce C lub. Treasurer (3). Commerce Club. Vice-president ( l). Buccaneer (3. 4). Volley Ball (3. 4). Archery (4). Elmer (2), Swimming (3). JOHN WEISBERG Wise Wrestling (3). I rack (3). ELIZABETH WELSH Betty IAWRENCE YVESTERLUND Westy I'ootball (3. l). Wrestling (3. 4). WARREN WIEBOLDT Wte I reasurer. Junior Class. Treasurer. Senior C lass. Commerce Club (3. 4). I rack (4). RUTH WILLIAMS Ruth Band (3. 4). WILLIAM WI FI A Wee Willie I'ootball (3). WILLIAM YENGEL Bill ALICE YOUNGMAN Y oungle Basketball (3). Commerce C lub (4). Archery (3). VIRGINIA ZACHER Jinny National Honor Society. ' I reasure Chest (4). Editor, Buccaneer (3). Skull and Bones (3. 4). library Club (l. 2. 3. 4). Writers Club (3). Modern Dance Club (4). ’ Buccaneer ' (4). President. Library Club (2. 3). “Birch Chips (l). Growing Pains (3). The Nut I'ann ’ (4). Elmer” (2). CHARLES ZORN Chuck I rack (3, 4). ADOLPH ZOUDLIK Art Band (2. 3. l). Jolly Rogers (l). I'ootball (2). Wrestling (3), Buccaneer (3). 88 YACHT HUGHI FRATERNITY FELLOWSHIP ... FUN . .. AND FROLIC Flash Allen Hah Betzig Shorty Kiefer X Lackos Pappy Liell Mac McCallum Hank Mayer Fuzzy Savona Sharpy Smith Stinky Steiner Established 193G KARL NAGELE'S FOOD MARKET Prime Meats - Fish and Poultry Groceries - Fruits and Vegetables 6-8 and 10 Merrick Ave., at the Station MERRICK. L. L Phones: Freeport 5210-11 BEST WISHES TO MEPHAM’S FIRST GRADUATING CLASS from M. WEINMAN'S HARDWARE STORE Bedford Avenue, Bellmore. N. Y. Compliments of BERNARD MORRIS NASSAU CANDY CO. The Largest Wholesale Candy Jobber on Long Island CONFECTIONERS and FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES Bellmore, N. Y. 195 Front Street Hempstead. L I. Phone: Hempstead 1737 HAvemeyer 4-2409 Chas, Scheedel CORONA VAN EXPRESS COMPANY Trucking of Every Description R A H N ' S Home-made Ice Cream and Candy Superior in Quality and Taste 53 N. Merrick Avenue, Merrick, L. I. 89 43-02—108th Street Corona, L. I. Telephone: Freeport 4816 Compliments of Shoe Outfitters for MEPHAM HIGH SCHOOL BAND LASSEN'S STATIONERY Merrick Avenue Merrick Regulation Gym Sneaks LARRY'S SHOE SHOP Bellmore, L. I. Telephone: Wantagh 84 AT THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR Be assured of gifts of quality and fine workmanship—look for our name on jewelry at the gift stands. ALAN-SHIMAN, Inc. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY YOUR OFFICIAL SCHOOL JEWELERS Phone: Freeport 4480 DANZIGER, Inc. Sport Goods - Trophies and Medals Flags and Banners 70 S. MAIN STREET FREEPORT, N. Y. Established 1884 ADOLPH LEVY SON FREEPORT, NEW YORK 100 South Main Street APPAREL FOR MEN oo Compliments of HIGH SCHOOL P. T. A. Congratulations and Best Wishes for Success to the CLASS OF 1939 JAMES F. MULCAHY Senior Portraits May Still Be Ordered at Special School Rates APEDA STUDIO, INC. 212 West Forty-eighth Street New York City Telephone: Circle 6-0790 92 BELLMORE GLAZIER H. A. Steiner, Prop. PAINTING and DECORATING 308 Bedford Avenue Bellmore, Long Island Telephones: Wantagh 111-1246R Compliments of MERRICK DRY GOODS STORE R. Britton, Prop. 47 Merrick Avenue Wantagh 1169 COHEN'S LUBERT'S DEPT. STORE Ladies', Men's and Children's Apparel SPORTSWEAR DEPARTMENT STORE Dry Goods - Ladies', Men's and Children's Wear 111-113 Bedford Avenue Bellmore, L. I. Bedford Avenue Bellmore, L. I. Phone: Wantagh 324W Best Wishes to Mepham's First Graduates” WM. E. DELLAMORE PRINTER and ENGRAVER to W. C. Mepham H. S. Since 1936 4 Grand Avenue Bellmore, N. Y. Wantagh 1439 BLUE FRONT PAINT SUPPLY 59 Merrick Avenue Merrick, L. I. Tel.: Freeport 6714 SINCE 1883 Distribtuors for Kauri Paint Products Originators of Stainproof House Paint The Class of 1939 has greatly appreciated the many favors and services rendered by Mr. Piper and his Janitorial Staff and wish to take this opportunity to publicly thank them. 93 It's the little things that mark the difference between a distinctive annual and “just another yearbook. The Campus system of yearbook counsel and production is based on the little things that count— PERSONAL ATTENTION UNIFORM QUALITY TYPE BUDGET • Personalized attention of thoroughly trained servicemen, former editors of outstanding college annuals, who know the problems of yearbook production—and the answers! • Uniformity of quality and materials regardless of the size of book. • A wide range of type faces, and the advice of expert typographers regarding taste, suitability and harmony of types. • An eye toward proper distribution of the budget. The Campus plan of handling books completely from layout to delivery allows a maximum of value at minimum cost. CAMPUS PUBLISHING CO. INCORPORATED 1217 RACE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA � f