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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1945 volume:

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To us, our Senior year seems most important, and rightly so. We are likely to lose sight of the fact, however, that a Senior Class must be organized and its efforts must be directed into profitable channels. For this organization, and for the success of our efforts, we owe all to Mr. Perrine—a man who impresses others with his strength, his knowledge, and his subtle understanding. Mr. ' P has convinced us all of his ver- satility, and for everything, we can simplv sav— Thank vou. 6 Vi'alter E. Johnson Thomas Kees Francis J. Lippold faculty James McDonough Henry Maver Frank Morton Robert Seltman James Sweenev Harry Gregory Chemucha Wishing to present the life story of Harry Chernucha as simply as pos- sible, we have done so by describing two landmarks in his brief, but glorious career: First the class will of 1940 stated that Harry Chernucha leaves his in- tense patriotism to all those who are too passive in their appreciation of America.” And, secondly—a small picture of a young man in the uniform of the United States Navy, carrying the caption,— Lost in Action. We feel that the life and death of Harry Chernucha exemplify the spirit of young American manhood, and, therefore, out of respect to the forces of freedom of which he was a part, we of the class of 1945 dedicate this, the 1945 Treasure Chest to Harry Chernucha, and to all those alumni of Welling- ton C. Mephain High School who have either given their lives in senice of their country, or who stand every ready to make the supreme sacrifice. A cxr DepcarTmeTiT Our Board of Education has labored faithfully and diligently to make Mepham one of New York State’s leading high schools. Working behind the scenes, civic-minded Board members, unrecognized and unsung, have donated both time and service without thought of remuneration. Mepham’s associates point with pride to these untiring friends and understanding advisors. BOARD OF EDUCATION Murray Boklan, President Gerard Fernandez, Vice President Walter Swenson Samuel R. Short George A. Hofmann Harold M. Johnston James H Chenery Arthur C. Rodf. BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICERS Frank A. Visone, Counsel Evelyn Baldwin. Treasurer 10 Sylvia U. Troncoso. Clerk ivi Mr. Herman A. Tennant Acting Assistant Principal Mr. Eugene K. Hallenberk Acting Supervising Principal Assuming the position of acting- supervising principal, Mr. Hallen beck has calmly and cheerfully met the challenging times. His interest and generous cooperation have helped to make the school known for what it is today. Mr. Vi iliiam R. Kinslev Student Personnel Director ' • ,n K Mangel , B. Strow-hnitter. K. Strosehnitter. and E. Kerehoff. The kindly assistance of Mr. Ten- nant, stria and exaaing, but fair and sympathetic, has been an inspi- ration to one and all. I ne importance or a guidance coun- selor is at no time more evident than during a war. Particularly grateful are the Seniors for Mr. Kinsley's helpful advice as to their futures. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Sitting. L. to R.—Miss A. Berwind, Mr. R. Weaver, Miss E. Flynn. Standing, L. to R.—Mr. S. Livingston, Mr. W. Perrine, Mr. E. Jacoby, Mr. S. Price. SCIENCE Mr. J. Coyle Miss M. Ott LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT L. to R.—Miss k. Spillane, Mrs. J. Symonds, Miss . Golding, Mrs. G. Anton. Sitting, L. to R. Miss T. Olivo, Miss D. O'Hare. Miss E. Wilkinson, Miss A. Farley, Mrs. W. E. Rauch. Standing, L. to R.—Mr. Idwal Jones, Miss H. Scutt, Miss F. Kellog, Mr. A. Kreamer. DEPARTMENT Standing. L. to R. -Miss M. Winheim, Mr. S. Living- ston, Miss F. Gunther. 13 7 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Sitting, L. to R.—Miss F. Diamond, Mrs. L. Bohringer, Mrs. D. Hallock. Standing, L. to R.—Mrs. J. Spitz, Mr. W. Robinson, Miss M. Klaes. £ CV4 Sitting, L. to R.—Miss H. Bartels, Miss K. Lovejoy, Mrs. J. Grobe, Miss M. Harding, Miss R. Ruster. Standing, L. to R.—Mr. W. Tuthill, Mr. N. Sabetto. 15 f SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS and ADVISOR L. to R. Paul King, President; Charles Lucas, Vice-President: Ann Schneider, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Wm. Perrine. Advisor. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN L. to R. D. Caruso, E. Averell, L. Helf, J. Belwood, J. Yeager, A. Schneider, G. Buck. Kneeling—R. Randall. Seniors Seniors Se niors BARBARA COHN HAROLD COOK COLLKEN CORBIN ROSE CRACCO ETHEL CREASON Mepham’s Vera Vague CATHERINE ELUKGSEN ALICE EMEIGH Our charming Miss Commercial art is her goal MILDRED FELDSTEIN She can win any argument ROBERT FERRARO A gentleman if there ever was one RUTH FIEDLER A happy-go nature JANE FINCH Editor of House Beautiful DAVID FINNEGAN The man behind the ’Buc” JOHN FISTFR He’s affable with us all GEORGE FORM A build like the village blacksmith Seniors EDWARD HERRBl’RGER DORIS HERRARA Pretty as a picture PHYLLIS HERRARA She's lovely, she’s engaged CHRISTINA HILLENBRAND Small, hut smart GEORGE HOFFMAN The Seniors’ Gene Krupa GLADYS HOPPER Miss Harding s ■fficient manager ROBERT HOLGERSON He keeps the State Guard smil CAMILLE HUMMEL Gay is the world for her EDWARD HUTTON He teases us all CHRISTINA JENSEN Her veracity provokes us 27 What a mask is bashfulness PAUL KING BETTY KNIPSCHILD unassuming CECELIA KOSTER A conscientious worker BETTY LOU KRAEBEL She owns a teasing grin Seniors 31 DORIS PR VER She can do anything with her hair RUSSELL RAND A LI. Honor Society President ELSIE REIN An agreeable manner DOROTHY REYNOLDS A female Robin Hood ROBERT RIDER Tall in stature; willing in spirit Seniors RICHARD WALSH )ur grown up playboy ROSE WERKMEISTER A disposition envied by all JOHN WHITE He could be a second rank Buck HAROLD WICKS Our bustling Boy Scout JEAN WITTA A good sport Seniors 36 The Senior Class of 1945 has maintained a 100% record during the year 1944-45 in the purchase of war bonds and stamps. fjA L BUY MORE WAR BONDS m gmm nv 9 .4 ‘ w -« • ’ ± H 41 'fe � yfc%Mr ◄ph fcf� ' ;•� -� � i., W.%v v k .'A jfe «K A- ft w «% -Vf v v V V %- A - � —m- M - - - W A 1 . Lineup—F. Guntiier, W. Yander, C. Rydberg, R. Walsh, R. Randall, R. Erdody, E. Braun. Backfield—E. Kennedy, R. Pistana. R. Sandie, P. Perri. Football Despite the installation of a tricky T formation and the return of a veteran back- field, the Mepham footballers suffered an unfortunate season, winning only one game and losing six. The Buccaneers started off on the right foot by taking the measure of Long Beach, 26-0. This victory was, however, followed by six consecutive losses at the hands of Sewanaka, Oceanside, Great Neck, Central, Hicksville, and Lawrence. The inconsistency of the Buc's offense can be traced to a weak forward wall. On numerous occasions, the ball-carriers were stopped before they got started by infiltrating linesmen. This weakness can be attributed to the fact that a lack of weight and expe- rience existed throughout the entire line. Though the season was a dismal one, the tunning of Gene Kennedy and the pass- ing of Pascal Perri were outstanding. First Row ascending Stengel, Pistana, (’.anale. White, Levie, Paladino. Second Row ascending—DeFonso, Marino, Caperna, Phelps, Yander, Seaman. Third Row ascending — Cook, Koob, King, IVeimeth, King, Gunther. Left—Coach Tutliill. Right—Proschel, Manager. Baseball As the '45 baseball season loomed into view', it looked as though the Bucs would field an all senior outfit, the same team which performed as a unit last year. The hurling would be well taken care of by Paul King and Ray Levie. Ted King and George Seaman were promising J. Vees. Holding up the other end of the battery it looked like Bobbie Phelps. The inner defense looked promising in the hands of Fritz Gunther, Artie Stengel, Bob DeFonso and Bob Pistana. Carl Paladino seemed to be a likely prospect for a starting position. The outfield positions seemed to be in the hands of Bob Marino and Aldo Caperna, with Billie Yander and Johnnie White fighting it out for the remaining berth. With a year's experience under their belts, the boys could easily develop into a leading contender for the league crown, providing the boys could deliver some strong hitting in the clutches. uviei (ac' 'V l' ‘. Ylea 'V ” ari,'°- ggir 16’ - , « b‘u° t- „. pbeAps- . pante«c°' pala b� °’ , ,.T C.oac'' StengeU Keni‘c“'’ Vatt� 1 00 ( en' « paUetso� ' Guntbet, , uo8on, ”a Pint Row- Johnson G. J« n Pista 9’ Diet.ricb, � • r- ..„, ,1 ROV 1obn� °°' King' J°l poug' berty With four lettcrmen returning in the per- sons of Paul King, Dick Walsh, Walt John- son, and Ray Levie, it was generally thought that Mepham would once again enjoy a suc- cessful basketball season. Instead the Bucs went through the poorest season in their history. Much of the blame for the poor season can be traced to the fact that each of these four key men were unavailable for part of the season at one time or another. How- ever, in the few games in which Levie and King participated together, the play of the team showed a marked improvement. With a scarcity of good material and smooth ballhandlers the Pirate 5” was not a well balanced unit. With the exception of but a few teams the Bucs were outclassed rr n for man by their opponents. W restling The Mepham wrestlers rounded out their eighth consecutive season without a defeat in either dual meets or tourna- ment competition. The victory streak started by Coach Gardner was carried on during the 1944-45 season by Coach Swettman an dthe hard hitting grapplers. As well as gaining seven dual victories, the wrestlers claimed the South Shore Tournament title and the Mepham Invi- tation, which was this year officially rec- ognized as determining the Long Island Championship. In the South Shore Tour- nament we took six titles and two run- ner-ups, and in the Invitations we took three titles and six runner-ups. By the hard work of Coach Swettman and the wrestlers, the victory record was raised to 97 consecutive victories. Cross Country The 1944 Cross Country Team received the first setbacks in the history of that sport, losing to Malverne and Chaminade. However, under the leadership of Joe Settani, Bill Koob, Arty Stengel, and Bob Spates, the team regained its former strength and once again captured the Sec- tional diadem. Kerchoff, Mgr. Front Row—Settanni, Spates, Stengel, Koob, Shannon. Track Once again Mepham's masters of the cinders look ahead to what appears to be a doubtful season. However, there is a record to maintain and the boys are game. This year's team will probably be weak in the distance runs and field events; but sprinters Ray Umnitz, Gene Crokus, George Johnson, and George Form are out to make it hot for opposing dashmen and Joe Gunn is looking longingly toward the quarter mile record. Coach Sabetto is also working in true form, trying hard to uncover concealed stars and to polish the old ones. HEHtAH HIQM' MOOL Bowling L. to R. J. Borst, W . Kyritz, R. Turner, R. Barberi, G. Hedges, J. White, R. Truitt, W illis, Coaeh N. Sabetto. The Mepham bowl- ing team completed a fairly successful season in its first year of inter- scholastic competition. The bowlers finished sixth in the South Shore Tournament and did well in many dual meets. With bowling now a varsity sport it receives the same recog- nition as other varsity sports. The Mepham Knights continue on down the alley toward more bowling games and more years of bowl- ing competition. Kneeling. I,, to R. Pitler. Randall. Mr. Livingston. Standing. L. to R. O’Shaugbnessy, Gregory, Lehan, Livingston, Truitt. Tennis The Mepham tennis courts have been inac- tive for two years be- cause of the condition of their surface. Three years ago with Mr. Mas- rerson as coach and a fine host of netmen, the team won all but three matches. Since then the courts have been cracked and repair is necessary. This year tennis will again be resumed on our four courts under the supervision of Mr. Livingston and the Mepham players will be on the move again. 54 Hockey An exciting game for any sport en- thusiast, Hockey requires a fleet foot and a large amount of agility and coordina- tion to execute its skills and techniques. This year, under the direction of Miss Harding, close teamwork was emphasized. The participation in the Playday at Central provided a few fast moving and enjoyable games. Kneeling Duffy, Dcsposati. Standing, L. to R. Witta, Fiedler, Ellingsen, Werk- nieister, Sibbert, Roesch, Rynski, Miss Harding. Cheerleaders Clockwise, L. to R. Kasschau, Rynski, Roesch, Bel- wood, Thorne, Aldred. 56 L. to R. M iss Harding, Vento. Robinson. Eastwood Natterer, .Kraft, Jorgensen, Smith. Kneeling-—Lange, Hedges. Speedball There’s the whistle for the kickoff! No, it's not football, but speedball, a game which includes techniques taken from basketball, football, and soccer. Each girl must be able to cooperate with her team mates, as well as being able to demonstrate her knowledge of tricky individual skills. L. Archery Ready! Aim! Fire! The Robin Hoods of Mepham have just released another quiverful of arrows. This year, not content with winning Playday again, our school gained addi- tional honors through the expert marks- manship of Dot Reynolds. to R. Mins Hurtling. Lange, Slaterpryee, Robinson, Sibbert. Vento. 1.. to R. Miss Harding. Higbie. Matbisen, Dos- posati. Barry, Desposati, Koster. Softball Softball is a sport featured in the last time division of the year, and the girls always are out in the sunshine to practice up on batting, catching, and fielding techniques. After many torn gym suits and swollen thumbs, these girls compete in exciting games with other nearby high schools. Volleyball Ping Pong This year, the four girls constituting the Ping Pong honor team not only won the Playday at Oceanside, but also estab- lished individual high honors. In the singles games, both Dor Rey- nolds and Marilyn Hesse succeeded in winning four out of five of their en- counters. Anna Werkmeister and Sandra Glassberg, the doubles team, were suc- cessful in all of their games. Kneeling. I„ to R. Jorgenson, Kasschau, Desposati, Brown, Kraft. Standing. L. to R. Higbie. Kllingsen, Schnabel. Mathisen. Witta. Miss M. Harding. L. to R.—Kanthack. Glassberg, erkmeister, Horowitz, Hesse. Yes! Mepham's Volleyball stars have done it again. The girls came out on top in the Playday held on our home court this year. Miss Harding’s continuous emphasis on spiking and various other techniques made victory possible. Gala Christmas decorations and the serving of refreshments made Playday a complete success. 57 L. Io R. Belwood. Finn. Miss M. Harding. Basketball The sound of the whistle is heard, the center throw is completed, and the teams are off for a thrill packed game with plenty of spills and chills. Miss Harding has been able to develop individual team plays and techniques by Badminton A service, then a smashing return across the net, and Badminton, one of the fastest of the net games gets under way. This year, Carol Finn and Jean Bel- wood stand out as Badminton players. Although there, is no competition -with other schools, Badminton brings girls out in increasing numbers each year. calling special class team practices Basketball not only develops these girls physically but mentally as well. Boieling Strike! That familiar cry was heard frequently around the bowling alley this season as the girls zipped those balls dow n the alley for many high scores, the high- est of which was 171. The five highest scorers were finally chosen and they participated in the Play- day at Valley Stream. I,, to R. Eastwood, Brown, Sibbert, Young, Foster. Miss Harding. Deeposati, Higbie, Kampber. Kasschau. Schnabel. 0 I., to R. Shapiro, Roescli, Young, Smith, K.amphfer, Miss l.ovejoy. Stunt Club No, they aren't clowns! Just the ener- getic members of the Stunt Club going through their usual routine of forward rolls, back rolls, flying angels, as well as work on the parallel bars. In addition to providing many after- noons of enjoyment, stunts develop co- ordination and limbering up of stiff muscles. Physical Fitness One of the newer courses of the Physical Education Department, Physical Fitness, has been set up by die State Physical Fitness Commission. Only those girls that can pass certain specified physical tests may earn the certificates awarded. Tap Dancing Our salty mariners are doing their famed Sailor's Hornpipe. The bo’sun blows a merry tune as their feet tap out the rhythm of the old sea farer's dance. The tap dancers underwent their first year under the direc- tion of Miss Lovejoy. In order to achieve any purpose it is necessary to have leaders as well as followers. In the gym classes competent girls are chosen to act as these leaders. The girls help to keep office records, to demonstrate techniques ifi sports, and help to promote the efficient running of each class. Special meetings are held to instruct the Squad Leaders in the per- formance of their duties. SPORTS’ On March 28, the girls of the student body participated in the biggest girls' sports' event of the year. Sports' Night. About four weeks before the girls chose Jo Mathisen as General Chairman and Ann Schneider as Co-chairman. The captain of the Garnet team this year was Helen Rynski, with Ann Roesch, assistant, and the captain of the Greys was Mary Desposati, assisted by Jean Witta. Miss Mary Harding acted as advisor for the Greys and Miss Kay Love- joy, advisor for the Garnets. Everyone waited in suspense, each time the score was announced during Sports' Night this year, because all dur- ing the evening the scores were neck and neck. The Greys started out with a five point head start after purchasing the most war bonds and stamps, but the Garnets caught up at the beginning of the evening by winning the entrance points, and from then on anything could have happened. The two major sports events of the evening. Volleyball and Basket- ball were won by the Grey and Garnet respectively, thus the dancing results really turned the tables. This year there were a large number of noncompetitive events, cli- maxed by the gymnastica and marching ending in the forms of an American flag and a V” for Victory. But the final score after an evening of stiff competition and fun proved the Greys to be supreme for the year 1945. I u First Row—M. Seidel, J. Mathisen, N. Lingner, Miss H. Scutt, Advisor; V. Seibert, J. Davidson, M. Mansell. Second Row—P. King, J. Rochester, M. Desposati, J. Higbie, R. Desposati, T. Gentsch. Third Row—R. Marino, G. Johnson, C. Lucas, R. Randall, K. O’Shaughnessy, R. Pitler, W. Steenson. 1. WHAT: National Senior Honor Society. 2. PURPOSE: To elect into its organization students worthy of its ideals. 3. ADVISOR: Miss H. Scutt. 4. OFFICERS: President—Kenneth O’Shaughnessy; Russell Randall Vice-President—Richard Pitler; Thomas Gentsch Secretary—Mary Mansell; Jeanne Higbie Treasurer—Robert Marino; Mary Desposati 5. ACTIVITIES: Inducted new members at assembly program; Organised discussion group; Held social functions. NATtONA rTT HONOft. SOCIETY Mouse f x c p v e $ e vi fv K v c s 1. Vi HAT: House of Representatives. 2. PURPOSE: To represent and offer suggestions for the student body. 3. ADVISOR: Mr. W. Kinsley. I. OFFICERS: Speaker—Pascal Perri Secretary—Arthur Stengel At tendanr e-Officer—Joe Set tan ni 5. ACTIVITIES: Sold defense stamps. Sponsored tea dances and evening 0.0. dances. Suggested anil sponsored organization of Junior ('.lass. OFFICERS Seated, L. to R.—O’Shaughnessy, Caruso, Mr. W. Perrine, Mansell, Pitler. Standing, L. to R.—Mathisen, Buck, Rochester, Randall, Becker, Johnson, Roesch, Gunther. Feser, Gentsch. 1. WHAT: Treasure Chest. 2. PURPOSE: To publish Senior Class Yearbook. 3. ADVISOR: Mr. W. Perrine. 4. OFFICERS: Co-editors—Dorothy Caruso and Mary Mansell Business Managers—Dick Pitler and Ken O’Shaughnessy Literary Chairman—Jo Mathisen Layout Chairman—Russell Randall Sports Editors—Ann Roesch and Fred Cunlher Art Staff—Walter Feser and Gloria Buck Photography Editor—Thomas Gentsch Typing Chairman—Edith Becker To Walter Feser of the Junior Class, who has given infinitely of his time and skill to make the art work in this book outstanding, we say thank you. 66 fv I.. In H. Becker, Mansell. kast. OShauglinessv, Pitlcr. I' iiiiicgan. Mr. Kreamer. Managing Editor_______________ As's� tant Managing Editor ___ Sport� Editor_________________ Headline BUCCANEER STAFF Editor Cartoonist Photographer Typing Editor TYPISTS Laure! Banks Mary Brown Rosalie Calabrese Rorothv D'Amico elen Ebert Alice Emeigh SENIOR REPORTERS Wf-bst. r David Bett Foster Carol Finn Jo Mathisen JUNIOR REPORTERS Dorothea Adams William Baker L a trice Berger Robert Carn Mechanical Staff Business Staff Mary Desposati Barbara Goldstein Nan.y Hadzinoff Donna Hedges —.... - Richard Pitler David A Finnegan Francis Mansell Kenneth 0’S’ir ughnessy ------------Walter Feser -------------Paul Kast ------:-----Edith Becker Ruth Fiedler Doris Heide Gloria Kloppenburg Kal Noselson William Steenson Jetty Savona lose Werkmeister Consuelo Troncoso Jeanne Higbie Cecilia Koster John Lucek Margene Nuding Gertrude Peterson Shirlev Raines Russell Randal] Anita Ti.olfson Jean Yeager William Baily. Carl Boos. John Fister Paul Kiesow. Henrv Koster Robert Pistana. William Yonder. Barry Waters Robert Vetter. Manager; Lenore Aey. Jane Robinson 67 1. WHAT: A Capelin Choir. 2. PURPOSE: To enjoy the fellow- ship of pood singing. To learn music appreciation. 3. ADVISOR: Miss J. W ells. 4. OFFICERS: President—Don Spink Vice-pres.—Janet Rochester Sec'y-Treas.—Ann Schneider 5. ACTIVITIES: Spring Operetta; Assembly Programs; Christmas Program. Girls Glee Club A Capella Choir Henri Jean Grenicheux. Gaspard......... The Bailii....... Gertrude........ Jeanne... Suzanne. The Registrar. The Assessor. The Notary.... Rose Desposatt .....Louise Helf ..William Steenson .....Robert Truitt .. .Ruben Coleman .....Robert Cam .....Betty Kraebel Florence Mehling ...janet Rochester ...Alfred Averell ...Robert Bauman .....Alan Ant'os CAST Serpolette.......................... Germaine.................. Kneeling, L. to R. Berger. Helf. Adams. Peterson. Yeager, Mathisen. First Row, L. to R.—Desposati, Higbie, Rochester, Desposati, Tron- coso, Goldstein, Lingner, Hedges, Humphries, Muhlbaurer, Man- sell, Mr. Idwal Jones. Second Row, L. to R.—Mansell, Steenson, Pitler, O’Shaughnessy, Kie, Kast, Levy, McKay, Noselson, Boos. 1. WHAT: Skull and Bones. 2. PURPOSE: To encourage a greater appreciation of drama. 3. ADVISOR: Mr. I dual R. Jones. 4. OFFICERS: President—Don Spink Vice-President—Pal Jost Secretary—Janet Rochester 72 5. ACTIVITIES: Produced spring play; Attended Broadway play. I., to R. Vlatliisen, Mueller. O'Shauglinessy, Chevalier, Pitler. “The Lady in Red” Sam.........................Webster David Ting...............William Steenson Wm. Winkler......Ken O'Shaughnessy Aunt Jane........................Jo Mathisen Suzette......................Audrey Chevalier Jane....................Lenore Aey Bob Baxter..................Richard Pitler Benjamin Moore......Eduard Matthaei Kitty......................Virginia Mueller I-. to R. Aey. Steenson. Pitler. IUI—f VARSITY M CLUB The recognition of outstanding achievement in all fields of activity has been made possible by awarding the Varsity M on the basis of Mepham’s excellent point system. As a result, Mepham's girls wear their Varsity M’s as proudly as the boys and in the spring recognition is given to all through Mepham's annual Varsity M Banquet. 74 1. W HAT: Library Club. 2. PI RPOSE: To help maintain school library. 3. ADVISOR: Mrs. n . Rauch. 1. OFFICERS: President—Lenore Aey Pice-President—Mary Mansell Secretary—Janet Rochester 3. AC I IV I IIES: Sponsored book- neek contest; held monthly so- cial functions for members; sair tic plays. i «1: o. WHAT: Art (dub. PURPOSE: To provide an outlet for those interested or talented in art. ADVISOR: Miss R. (.armichnel. OFFICERS: President—Kal Noselson yice President and Secretary— Jackie Cullen ACTIVITIES: Made posters to ad- vertise school functions. Did outdoor sketching and soap carving. D. WHAT: Rifle Club. PI RPOSE: To teach students con- struction and care of rifles. To enter into interscholastic rifle competition. ADVISOR: Mr. R. Weaver. OFFICERS: President—Webster David Vice-President—Robert Rider ACTIVITIES: Membership Na- tional Rifle Association. (Carried on rifle schedule with Nassau County League. 1. W HAT: Home Economics Club. 2. PI RPOSE: To teach techniques in all phases of homemaking. 3. ADVISORS: Miss L. Donniaco, Mrs. G. Faine. ■� . OFFICERS: President — Catherine Squilla- cioti; Betty Crue Secretary — Jacqueline .rosier; Ann Steven ton E ice-President— Rosalie Calabrese 5. ACTIVITIES: service at helping icitl tumes; held Red C ross work; school functions; sports' night cos- socials. ft ■ Jps a WHAT: Graphic Arts Cluh. Pt'RPOSE: To further printing skills. ADVISOR: Mr. Burton R. Cadro. OFFICERS: President—Carl Boos Vice President—Barry Waters Secretary—Paul Kiesow ACTIVITIES: Printed “Bucca- neer”; and tickets and pro- grams for school functions. WHAT: Chess Cluh. PCRPOSE: Teaches members art of playing chess. ADVISOR: Mr. S. Livingston. OFFICERS: President— David A. Finnegan ACTIVITIES: Competed with other schools; competition between members. WHAT: Service Cluh. PI RPOSE: To do stenographic work for faculty. ADVISORS: Miss F. Diamond; Mrs. I). Hallock. OFFICERS: I resident—Mildred Feldstein ACTIVITIES: Offered clerical services. Held social func- tions. 1. W HAT: Camera Club. 2. PURPOSE: To learn anti make use of phntnuraphy tech- niques. 3. ADVISOR: Mi Ott. I. OFFICERS: President—Thomas Centsch Vice-Pres.—Ifetty Jane Fttster Sec'y-Treas.—Huth Meyer ACTIVITIES: Pritduced turn film from Hromide paper. Made schtud scrap book. 1. WHAT: Biology Club. 2. PI RPOSE: To further the in- terest of students in science. 3. ADVISOR: Mr. J. Coyle. 4. OFFICERS: President—Betty Jane Foster Vice-pres.—Armando Caperna Secretary—Bertha Behrendt ACTIVITIES: Prepared mu- seum for Freshmen inspec- tion. WOrked on H'udttgy projects. Organized and cared for Bitdogy room and lab. 1. WHAT: Stamp Club. 2. PI RPOSE: To secure and study stamps. 3. ADVISOR: Mr. S. J. Price. 4. OFFICERS: President— Walter Bobbins Pice-pres.—William Baker Sec'y—Carmelu Santitrielltp 3. ACI I VITIES: Entered National Stamp Club Contest; Heard prominent stamp collectors; Traded stamps tcith other sch ols. Uc CL Wi W ' Adams, Annie—leaves her mature poise to some Freshman. Aey, Lenore—leaves Mepham minus one able actress, after her performance in the Senior Play. Albert, Ann—leaves Mepham as one of the most efficient and charming Home Ec hostesses. Aldred, Jeanne—leaves to pursue her merry antics elsewhere. Alexander, Johnny—leaves his platinum dome” to Kal Noselson. Allegreti, Lavinia—wills her calm spirit to Marion Quinn. Anderson, Janet—leaves to help Grumman make planes to defeat the Axis. Angylafy, Mary—regretfully (?) leaves Miss Winheim's Spanish class. Askerburg, Erick—leaves, with his legs barely reaching the accelerator of his Pontiac. Attridge, Ruth—leaves her Varga girls to some imaginative Freshman. Averell, Evelyn—leaves brother A1 to dazzle Mepham's halls with his red crop. Ballingall, Phil—wills his sound equipment to some up-and-comer. Bartow, Howard—leaves to join his brother in the service. Becker, Edith—leaves her clowning to Mepham's future. Belwood, Jean—our own little Beaver,” leaves much to the disappointment of Sharpie” Bullock. Berti, John—leaves his weight to Sammy Cario. Blackstone, Lorraine—leaves Mepham bubbling over with personality. Blanck, Andrew—leaves us blanck.” Boehm, Richie—leaves Joe Settani to carry on with his dancing ability. Boklan, Bob—leaves Mepham unobtrusively. Boos, Carl—leaves Mepham with one less determined and diligent worker. Borst, Johnny—leaves as Mepham’s (unofficial) best-looking boy. Box, Mary—leaves Mepham, still sporting those sharp socks. Braun, Eddie—departs, the last of Coach Gardner s grapplers. Brinsley, Bob—leaves Mr. Perrine still wondering where he gets those answers. Brush, Dolores—leaves as our undiscovered beauty. Buck, Gloria—leaves her job as Art Editor of the Treasure Chest to Walter Feser. Burnett, Dick—chugs out in his Pierce Arrow.” Calabrese, Rosalie—leaves Mepham with her sense of humor still sharp. Canale, Joe—leaves, headed for Mechanical Engineering, still not wearing a tie. Caperna, Aldo—leaves his athletic ability and soap suds to the locker room. Caruso, Dot—leaves her capability along many lines to Janet Rochester. Casciano, Marcy—leaves her natural pleasantness to her sister, Angy. Chevalier, Aud—leaves her short stature, but tall likeableness to Joan Smith, Jr. Cobb, Chris—leaves with a cornstalk and a Gillette shave. Cohn, Barbara—leaves Chem lab for Robert Lueck to blow up. Cook, Hal—leaves his good-nature and fine sportsmanship to Artie Stengle. Corbin, Colleen—wills that Irish twinkle to anyone who can equal it. Cracco, Rosie—leaves still laughing at Charlie's jokes in English class. Creason, Ethel—leaves still wondering what makes stalagmites drip up. Crispyn, Alice ) . , Crispyn, Bertha ( leave t0«ether- Crosier, Jackie—leaves still trying to beat the lunch bell. Crue, Betty—leaves the Home Ec Club minus an efficient president. Cummings, Francine—leaves her seat in front of the cash-register to Dolores Faso. David, Webb—leaves Miss Berwind minus her never-failing answer man. Davidson, Julia—wills her efficiency in typing and her love for sports to the Junior Class, who would do well to profit by her friendly manner. DeFonso, Bob—leaves as Deezy to most of us, bequeathing his ability to handle the women to Jimmy Sarrapede. Dejose, Tommy—leaves after four years of untiring service in the House of Representatives. Dengler, Lucille—leaves her bookkeeping problems for someone to figure out. Devereaux, Gerry—leaves Mr. Jones minus a constant headache. Draddy, Bob—leaves us minus one of our foremost examples of the strong, silent type. Duffy, Lorraine—leaves her ticket-selling genius to Betty Ann Rochester. Eberhardt, Barbara—leaves her pleasant, but reticent manner to Dot Sealy. Ebert, Helen—leaves us not knowing what she means (you know what we mean.) Edwards, Arthur—leaves still wondering what Dunninger has that he hasn't got. Ellingsen, Kay—goes out still wearing her brother's hunting jacket. Emeigh, Alice—leaves her jubilance to Fay Buschman. Fay, Rita—leaves her pin-up-girl drawings to Bob Truitt. Feldstein, Mildred—leaves with an outstanding scholastic record. Ferraro, Bob—leaves still looking for gas or girls. Fiedler, Mitzi—leaves her gift of gab to some reticent little Freshman. Finch, Janie—leaves Miss Gunther minus a major Gremlin. Finnegan, Dave—leaves contented with no more late Buc assignments to upset him. Fister, Johnny—leaves his marvelous sense of humour, since there's so much of it, to the whole Freshman class. Form, George—leaves still using his cross-body ride. Forster, Eleanor—leaves her quiet good-nature to Kay Barry. Frank, Carolyn—leaves her ability to wear attractive hair styles to Joyce Hambley. Gallacher, Peggy—bequeaths the muscles she obtained in Physical Fitness to all those lower-classmen who failed to win their certificates. Geiss, Dorothy—is happy to leave as the smallest girl in the glass. Gentsch, Tom—wills a handful of wire and a haggard expression to next year’s stage manager. Gibson, Frances—leaves her solid piano-playing to Booker. Goodman, Harvey—leaves for Hofstra. Goodman, Leonard—leaves us gaping at his magnificent heave in the Cen- tral basketball game. Gradolfer, Dot—leaves her quiet disposition to freshmen Helen Johnson and Helen Saner. Gunn, Joe—leaves Coach Sabetto looking for a new quarter-miler.” Gunther, Fritzie—leaves his good fellowship and all-around ability to Pascal Perri. Haas, Frankie—leaves in a haze of chemical fumes. Hedges, Donna—leaves Chem Lab as the mysterious Madame Curie. ' Hedges, George—staggers out of Mepham after a hot session with Solid Geometry and with a farewell to Mr. Jone s Public Speaking Class. Hedges, Helen—leaves as Colt, having impressed us all by her friendly per- sonality and her ability to do well whatever she undertakes. Heide, Doris—leaves her jolly laugh in homeroom to haunt Miss Donniaco. Held, George—the ever-popular Fruit leaves his sincerity and his conscien- tiousness to Charlie Reinhardt. Helf; Lou—leaves her sweet songs echoing in Mepham's halls. Helms, Doris—leaves her wonderful smile to Mary Settam. Hennessy, Margaret Henny —leaves her chic manner of dressing to Alice Humphries. Herrburger, Ed—leaves with his teachers all confused. (Ask Mr. Perrine, he knows.) Herrera, Doris ) —leave once more to spend the evening at the Mineola Herrera, Phyllis Skating Rink. Hillenbrand, Tina—leaves her friendly nature to Shirley Eiman. Hoffman, George—saunters out of Mepham to have more time to play his drums. Holgerson, Bob—leaves with the unique honor of always having had his plates in ahead of time in Mechanical Drawing. Hummel, Camille—still giggling with Joanie, steps quickly out. Hutton, Ed—that obscure gentleman, leaves with dreams of the Merchant Marine or Air Corps. Jensen, Tina—wills her reliability to next year's Treasure Chest staff. Johnson, Audrey—gladly passes her shyness over to her sister, Janice. Johnson, Walter Pete —leaves his title as Mepham’s unofficial all-around fellow to Eric Erickson. Kanthack, Elsie—wills her affableness to Pat Jost. Kennedy, Gene—alias Bags,” leaves singing Til Be Seeing You to the gang. Ketzel, Kitty—leaves with that wink. Kiesow, Paul—leaves, bespattered with printer's ink. King, Paul—on his departure, hands over his aspirin and ice bag to next year's class president. Knipschild, Betty—leaves the teachers still wondering how to pronounce her name. Koster, Cecelia—wills her cooperative nature to Bertha Behrendt. Kraebel, Betty— leaves to conclude her studies at Julliard School of Music. Kraft, Grace—leaves us all confident that her country will profit by her patriotism. Lang, Ruthie—leaves with her motto- All good things come in little pack- ages, except report cards. Lange, Terry—wills her athletic ability to Peg Kasschau. Lemyre, Marie— wills her abundance of energy to Peggy Riker. Levie, Ray—reluctantly casts aside basketball and baseball uniforms. Levy, Martin Squeaky —that brilliant student of Science, leaves to follow his brother's pre-war footsteps. Levy, Stan—departs as Coach Tuthill wonders who he will get for a football manager. Ling, Pauline—goes to read her many letters elsewhere. Lingner, Norma—leaves her understudy, Janet Smith, to play the part of a student in Mepham. Lucas, Charlie—roars away on his motorcycle, leaving Mepham minus one of its happy-go-lucky characters. Lucev, Frank—leaves still tootin'' his sax, and headed for parts unknown. Ludgate, Lizzie—plus the other feminine members of Chem class, leave Mr. Carr breathing a sigh of relief. Luhrs, Art—shuffles out of Mepham, still cracking his corny jokes. Lyons, Lil—leaves an unfillable gap in Mepham’s library and school activities. MacAleer, George— Mac” leaves still scribbling B.S.” all over his book covers. MacGowan, Joan—leaves still playing the Maid-parts.” Mansell, Mary—leaves her position in the Honor Society to some deserving underclassman. Marino, Bob—Sub leaves Chief” without a first string musician. Marino, Josephine—wills her cheery voice to Mepham's boosters. Marquis, Paulette—wills her bubbling personality and gay voice to Gloria Jardine. Mathisen, Jo—leaves her superb dramatic portrayals still drawing applause in Mepham’s auditorium. Matthaei, Eddie—gleefully wills his green-orange-and purple socks to Mr. P.” Miller, Helen—leaves to wait for Lou. Miller, Phyllis-—leaves after a short stay. Mollica, Pete—leaves clicking his heels and still arguing about what this country needs! Moorse, Ronald—wills his manly manner to those who can use it. Morton, Dick—leaves his grand personality as an example for us all. Natterer, Irene—leaves her sophisticated manner to Mary Jane Winiski. Noa, Liane—our fairy princess, leaves that golden blonde hair, the envy of all the girls, to Beryl Kampfer. Ogilvie, Norman—pedals quietly away on his bicycle. O'Shaughnessy, Ken—leaves Mepham minus its best Irish dialectician. Paisley, Marilyn—leaves her efficient position in Service Club to Kay Figari. Palmer, Lillian—goes silently out with a strong right arm after many hours of carrying her bookbag. Pitler, Dick—bequeaths his git-up and git to the many indolent Freshmen. Proschel, Bill—leaves his pro game tickets to Ken Lindell. Pryer, Doris—leaves her golden hair trailing in Mepham's halls. Randall, Rusty—bows out with his cheerful grin and his wonderful record. Rein, Elsie—leaves her winning smile to Betty Jane Foste.. Reynolds, Dot—skips out of school gaily, with all thought of books carried from English to lunch just a past memory. Rider, Bob- leaves still dusting the ceilings with his curly hair. Robinson, Helen—leaves as one of Mepham's best-dressed girls. Rockwell, Bill—tears out of the parking field in one of his brightly colored flivvers, still humming his low- bass harmony. Roeber, Elaine—leaves Mepham sporting regular sized shoes, and no cane. Roesch, Ann leaves her all-around proficiency to Mary Des. Rosecrans, Rosie”—leaves Miss Gunther looking for a new model German student. Rynski, Helen Ryn —leaves the headache of inventing new cheers to next year's squad. Schneider, Ann—leaves after doing much appreciated hard work for the Senior class. Schrier, Helen—leaves with only one Schrier to carry on. Schulteis, Ed—leaves Miss Wells without one of her finest basses. Seibert, Vi—leaves her theatrical accent to Anne Markley. Seidel, Muriel—leaves an unfillabie position as one of our foremost girl athletes. Serdock, Art Sheep-dog”—leaves in his green Dodge, headed for the tool- making business. Siems, Carola—bequeaths her bowling pins to Ellie Shapiro. Smith, Florence—leaves as a competent and experienced salesgirl. Smith, Joan—floats out leaving the Freshmen wondering whether she's real or not. Sonsire, Rosemary—leaves still beaming into her future world. Steenson, Bill—leaves still duncan doughnuts at frat meetings. Strand, Anita—slips out with a deep sigh, weighted down with those huge pocketbooks. Thorne, Eileen—leaves her merriment and loveableness to those who could benefit by it. Toto, Tessie—leaves Mepham minus one of its ablest readers. Turley, Pat—leaves Mepham's mouth watering for the last of the pork-chops. Turner, Bob—leaves as he turn-ers” the corners. Van Cina, Teddy—leaves her quiet, sweet-smiling manner to Dot Adams. Valenti, Jessica—leaves glad she could spend some time with us. Varriale, Evelyn—bequeaths her worn out Spanish book to . . . well, do you need it.--------? Velisek, George—leaves Mepham his amazing knowledge of Russia. Vento, Lillian —sign off, after four years of tooting, and achieving a splen- Vento, Marion did record in girls’ sports, and mixed identities. Vetter, Bob—leaves the Buc minus an excellent business manager. Wallace, Janet—leaves still trying to figure out why. Walsh, Dick—leaves the administration smiling for the first time in four and a half years. Walsh, Mabel—leaves still humming. Werkmeister, Rose—wills her vivaciousness to Jeanne Higbie. White, Johnny—leaves to go after some big game. Wicks, Harold—leaves his stature to George Dougherty. Witta, Jean—the third musketeer, leaves Mary Brown and Carol Sibbit to giggle together. Woelfle, Helen—bequeaths her strong serve to Lillian Regan and next year's volleyball team. Yeager, Jean—leaves her eye-catching cuteness to Jean Yeager, II. Young, Audrey—leaves her good-heart and ever-willingness to Rose Des. Young, Terry—leaves still arguing with Mr. Robinson. 82 Cafeteria Three lime. � a day, half-starved students, clamoring for food, torm into the cafeteria, and every day they dispose of stacks of well-prepared food. The thought and energy behind the doors of the cafeteria are usually not seen, but we do wholeheartedly thank them for the clean place in which we eat good wholesome food, and for ever ready and unfailing service. School Custodians And to our efficient custodian.-, we owe the beauty of our school, both in and out. Long hours are spent in keeping the class rooms neat and orderly, and the school a place to be proud of. Xe thank you Mr. Piper, and staff. Congratulation anil Best Wishes to the Clan of 1943 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLMORE SPINK and KIESOW P. F. KIESOW. Proprietor Ford Sales Service BELLMORE and GRAND AVENUES BELLMORE. N. Y. Wantagh 703 JOHN L. BUMPUS Realtor 54 N. MERRICK AVENUE MERRICK. N. Y. 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