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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1949 volume:

this 1949 Treasure Chest to all freshmen who, dreaming, see in their mind’s eye the times of happiness, of friendship, of opportunity, and of achievement offered in the four years ahead. This is the time to hope, to plan, and to set goals. And there are some w ho w ill dream heyond their hopes, plans, and goals for school, some who will set themselves apart from the ma- jority and forever hold before them the maxim of Pierre Curie: “One must make of life a dream, and of that dream a reality.” jaile oj Clients Classes...................6 Clubs....................36 Music....................48 Sports...................56 Staffs...................76 My eyes make pictures when they are shut. S. T. COLEKIDCK Vili. YENEKALO A gentleman and a scholar—these are only two of the numerous qualities which have been responsible for Mr. Yeneralo’s success as our class adviser, llis patient and unassum- ing nature is well known among students and fellow' teachers. Taking time out from his other activities, he has devoted countless hours of work to the Senior Class during which his active leadership and expert guid- ance have continually inspired the seniors. These activities would never have been so successfully promoted without the untiring efforts of an active and capable leader. Hesi- tating to accept the credit that was due him, he bore the responsibility of leading the group, and yet referred the praise and ac- knowledgment to others with whom he worked. However, it has been well known and will be remembered among the students and among the faculty that a more qualified leader could not have been chosen. Vi e wish to thank Mr. Yeneralo for making our sen- ior year one that will always be remembered and looked upon as being the happiest of our school days. Page eight ORGANIZERS Under the able leadership of Mr. Yener- alo, the Senior Class officers, and the Senior Planning Committee, the Class of ’49 proved to he a very successful organization. Tenta- tive plans for Senior Class activities were formulated by the Senior ('.lass officers. After ofttimes lengthy discussion, the Senior Plan- ning Committee made the final plans and appointed the various committees necessary. Without the able efforts of this group, dances such as “Carousel”, “The Harvest Moon Ball”, and “Winter Fantasy” would not have proved such successful affairs. The colorful murals adorning the gym walls, the unique sleigh in which Queen Jean McDougall and King A1 LaBohm were crowned, the dimmed blue lighting—all attributed to the success of the Senior Ball “Winter Fantasy”. The officers and the Planning Committee were the backbone of the Class of 49. CLASS OFFICERS Lemyre, Vice-President; Kit- kelly, Treasurer; Lehner, Secretary; O’Shaughnessy, President. PLANNING COMMITTEE—Standing: Mr. Yeneralo. Johnson, Freyer, Jakes. Mansell. Boklan, Nelson, Taylor. Zilik. Mayer, McDougall. Seated Hack How: Lemyre. Kilkelly. Tepe, Gurney. Seated Middle How: O’Shaughnessy, Lehner, Pantesco. Seated Front How: Schreiher, Polek, Luthin, Chevalier. Page nine ANDERSON. A. JOHN ALMBERG North Merrick Slick, Smooth Skater ARTHUR ANDERSON Bellmore Altvays Around RUTH ANDERSON North Merrick Sweet and Gentle DAWN ANDRUS Bellmore Hempstead's Loss, Our Gain DONALD ARALDI Bellmore Mepham's Own Brain ELINOR ARKY Merrick Entertaining Always JOHN ARNOLD Merrick A Hard Worker ALLEN ASHDOWN Merrick Looks Galore LITA BAILEY North Merrick Stveet Soprano Songstress NINA BAILEY Merrick Quiet and Unassuming EDITH BARLEY North Bellmore She's One Half JEANNETTE BARLEY North Bellmore And She's the Other DOROTHY BARNARD North Bellmore The Two Locker Gal JEAN BATSCHE Merrick Charming Young Lady ALMBERG ANDERSON. R. ANDRUS ARALDI ARKY ARNOLD ASHDOWN BAILEY. L. BAILEY. N. Page ten BARLEY. E. BARLEY, J. BARNARD BATSCHE BAUSCHMANN BECK BEGLEY BLANER ELLEN BAUSCHMANN North Bril more Amiable and Attractive LUCY BOLT North Merrick Mitzi Magnificent ROBERT BECK North Merrick Tall, Dark, and Quiet ANNA BOOS North Bellmore Hubble Gum Queen DORINDA BEGLEY Bell more “Curly locks” GEORGE BOWDEN Merrick Super Salesman NANCY BLANER Bellmore A Good fiord for All LOUIS BRANTMEYER North Bellmore lepluim's AI Capp ERNEST BLOORE Bellmore Towerin' Tennis Tornado MARY BRENNAN North Bellmore Our Irish Colleen GEORGE BOETTGER North Merrick The Hig Noise ELIZABETH BRENNER Bellmore Our Florence Nightingale KENNETH BOKLAN Merrick All the World Loves A Clown JOHN BRUNNING Bellmore Handle from Hritain BLOORE BOETTGER BOKLAN BOLT BOOS, A. BOWDEN BRANTMEYER BRENNAN BRENNER BRUNNING Page eleven COBB COOK COOKE COONS BARBARA BURNS Belimore Active and Loquacious YVONNE CHEVALIER Merrick “Frenchie” HELEN BURROUGHS Belimore A Synonym for Silence ROBERT CHRISTIANSEN Wantagli Another Fine Manager ROBERT BURY Belimore Determination Gains All VIRGINIA ANN CLARK Merrick Very Active Classmate DOROTHY CARLSON Merrick Delightfully Dainty ESTELLE COBB Massa pequa Last of the Cobbs EILEEN CARPENTER Belimore Quiet and Demure FLORENCE COOK Merrick Mephanis Girl Athlete RUTH MAY CARMAN North Merrick Cham pi on Pa rty-t h ro icer JAMES COOKE North Belimore Our Stage Manager JAMES CARTER Merrick Gray's Soda Server FRANK COONS Belimore “Creucut” Coons Page twelve PIERRE COSTE Merrick Pleasing Character VELNETTE DONNIACUO North Bellmore “Honey” MARLENE CRUGNALE Bellmore Dashing and Dimpled THOMAS DUGGAN Bellmore “Sippin Cider Thru A Straw MARLENE CUMMINGS Bellmore Making Change ANTHONY DUNN North Merrick He Did? • VIRGINIA CUMMISKEY North Merrick Our Ambitious Ginny PATRICIA DUNN Bellmore (Juiet and Pleasant ANTHONY CUOMO East Hempstead “Comic Cuomo GEORGE EAGLE Bellmore Plying Down to Rio JOAN DOLCE North Bellmore Knit One. Purl Two MARILYN EBERT Bellmore Confused in Chemistry RALPH DONNELLY Bellmore Master of Ceremonies MARY EDWARDS Bellmore The Tall, Silent Type COSTE CRUGNALE CUMMINGS CUMMISKEY CUOMO DOLCE DONNELLY DONNIACUO DUGGAN DUNN. A. DUNN, P. EAGLE EBERT EDWARDS Page thirteen EICHER ELLEN BOGEN ENGSTROM EPSTEIN FABER FISTER FOGT FOX FREYER FRIZZELLE DORIS EICHER Merrick Mepharns Cosmopolite FRANKLYN ELLENBOGEN Merrick Famous Editor FRED ENGSTROM Wantagh A' B = 7e MICHAEL EPSTEIN Bellmore Life of the Party RUTH FABER North Bellmore “Dimples PAULINE FISTER Bellmore Polly” JANE FOGT Wantagli Feminine Robin Hood DOLORES FOX North Merrick Short n Sweet ROBERT FREYER Bellmore Fabulous Freyer CHARLES FRIZZELLE Merrick A Great Sprinter ELIZABETH GALLAGHER North Bellmore Neat as a Pin ELIZABETH GAUG North Merrick Press Club Steno HENRY GOBETZ Merrick “Come ony fellas” JOEL GOLD Merrick Worth His Weigh in Gold Page fourteen GOODMAN GRAF GRAZIANO GREEN GREENWOOD GURNEY GUTAI HALD GROSS GUNN HAPPE HARDY HARRINGTON HART LORETTA GOODMAN Merrick An Agreeable Manner JEAN GURNEY Merrick Every Inch A Lady ALAN GRAF Merrick The Bronzed Apollo MADGE GUTAI Merrick Silence is Golden DOMINICK GRAZIANO North Bellmore Our “Rocky” MARY ANNE HALD Merrick Polly's Pal ALBERT GREEN Bellmore One of the Boys GEORGE HAFPE Wantagh Always Happy HAROLD GREENWOOD North Merrick An Even Disposition EDWARD HARDY Bellmore Hale and Hardy OTTO GROSS Bellmore OttOy Stop Eating RICHARD HARRINGTON North Merrick Our Committeeman FRANK GUNN North Merrick Me pham's Norman Rockwell GEORGE HART Wantagh Have a Heart! Page fifteen HAYDEN HAYES HEESCH HELF EDWARD HAYDEN Bell more Mephani $ Speed Demon WALLACE HOWITT Bellmore Sharp Dresser THOMAS HAYES Bellmore The End (Football. That Is!) JOHN HUBER Bellmore Strong and Silent MARGARET HEESCH Merrick A Student and A Lady MAURICE HUBSCHER Bellmore lie and Fritz Kreisler FRED HELF Bellmore Sincerity Above All ANNE HURLEY Bellmore Half-Pint JOHN HILLMAN Merrick The Sportsman ARTHUR HUTTON Bellmore 6th Period Gym Tenor! MADGE HOELSETH Merrick Mepham's Babe Didrikson ELIZABETH IMP Bellmore Our Little Pixie STEPHEN HORNSTEIN Merrick The Man With the 49 Buick HENRY IRWIN Wantagh The IV HILLMAN HUBSCHER HOELSETH HURLEY Page sixteen ALFRED JACKSON Merrick Our '‘Sir Galahad DORIS KANE Lynhrook “Sugar Kane GERALD JAKES Merrick Our “Connecticut Yankee BARBARA KERSTEN Bellmore Best Bunny Ever REGINALD JEDIEROWSKI North Helimore MephanTs Basketball Star DOROTHY KETCHUM Merrick And Did She? WALTER JOHNSON Bellmorc Our Representative JOHN KILKELLY Bellmore Our Treasurer and Spokesman DIANE JOHNSTON Wantagh She prefers managers ALFRED KING Merrick A “King at Sports BARBARA JOST Merrick Sophisticated Lady KATHLEEN KITTREDGE North Merrick Active Loquacity DOROTHY JUNE Bellmore Quiet and Street THEODORE KNAPP Merrick “Tall Tale Ted KILKELLY KING KITTREDGE KNAPP Paye seventeen GLORIA KOHLER Bellmore Our Class IF it JOHN KORB Wantagh Great at Golf ALBERT LA ROHM Bellinorc Excels in All Fields PRISCILLA LADONNE Bellmore JolIity Person ifi ed RICHARD LAIKO Bellmore The Voice ERMINIO LAMANNA Bellmore Gifted in the Field of Art DONALD LAMBERT Merrick “Famous99 from Freeport MARIE LATARGI A Wantagh Vivacity Personified JEFFERSON LATHAM North Merrick Our Scientific Mastermind LORENA LAWRENCE North Bellmore A (rood Friend to Have ELSIE LEHNER North Merrick Small Hut All Conquering RUTH LEIGHTON Wantagh Mepham's “Dickie” RICHARD LEMYRE North Merrick Dynamic Dick STUART LEVINE Merrick A Nice Guy KOHLER KORB LABOHM LADONNE LAIKO LAMANNA LAMBERT LATARGI A LATHAM LAWRENCE LEHNER LEIGHTON LEMYRE LEVINE Page eighteen LITZEN LUTHIN MacGILLIVRAY MACY GEORGE LITZEN North BeJlmore Hoys State “Boy RICHARD LUTHIN Bellmore “Speedie GLADYS MacGILLIVRAY Bellmore Sweet and Unassuming EDWARD MACY North Bellmore Does He Shop at GimbeVs? ELEANOR MAHONEY North Bellmore The Only Non-If restler HAROLD MAHONEY North Merrick “Buddy JAMES MAHONEY North Merrick The Last of the Mahoneys ROBERT MANSELL Wantagh Ladies' Man CARMELA MARATEA North Merrick A Good Word For Everyone GEORGE MARINO Merrick Music Man LUCY MARK A RIAN East Hempstead “The Prom ptress RICHARD MARQUARDT Merrick Little Dick ARLENE MAYER Wantagh A leader in Every Field JAMES McCAIG Bellmore Strong, Silent Type MARINO MARKARIAN MARQUARDT MAYER McCAIG MAHONEY, E. MAHONEY. H. MAHONEY, J. MANSELL MARATEA Page nineteen McCONNIN MOBIUS McDOUGALL MOGAYERO Mclennan MOHR MONTAGUE MORGAN MOWRY NELSON NEWTON NOWAK ROBERT McCONNIN Bellmore Backstage Man HELEN MOHR North Merrick No Less JEAN McDOUGALL Bellmore Tall. Terrific Twirler HAROLD MONTAGUE North Merrick “Hooray for Our Side” janice Mclennan North Merrick Quick Hit ami Good Humor WILLIAM MORGAN Wantagh A Darn Good Friend JOHN MILLER Bellmore Amazing Athletic Ability FLORA MOWRY Merrick Our Powers Model MAYNARD MILLER Bellmore Nice Guy PHYLLIS NELSON Wantagh A Human Dynamo PAUL MOBIUS North Bellmore Depth of Character LEE NEWTON Bellmore Personality Plus PAUL MOGAVERO North Merrick He-Man First Class ANN NOWAK North Bellmore “Miss Justice” Page twenty ELSA OHMAN North Bellmore “Giggles” JANE POIROT North Merrick Miss Good Humor RONALD ONDREJKA North Bellmore t iolin Virtuoso VIRGINIA POLEK Wantagh Pert and Pretty EUGENE OOSTEROM Bellmore Pennsylvania Dutch RAYMOND PRIGER Bellmore Mr. Quiet ROBERT ORDEWALD North Merrick Choir Boy Boh JOHN QUITZAU Bellmore Mr. Down heat RICHARD O’SHAUGHNESSY Seaford Our Diligent Leader EDWARD RANDAZZO Bellmore All-Scholastic MORTIMER PALMER Bellmore Tall and Handsome LILLIAN RASMUSSEN North Bellmore Tranquil Lily MARILYN PANTESCO Bellmore “Ki-Ki” WILLIAM REARDON Merrick One of Nickfs Boys OHMAN ONDREJKA OOSTEROM OR DEW ALU O’SH A UGHNESSY PALMER PANTESCO POIROT POLEK PRICER QUITZAU RANDAZZO RASMUSSEN REARDON Page twenty-one REDLING REED REINHARD REVERON RICKERT RIESZ RIKER ROCHE RUCKER RUDOLF DOROTHY REDLING Merrick Demoiselle Dotty LILLIAN REED Bellmore Yea Team! ERNA REINHARD Bellmore Eighty-Eight Keys ROBERT REVERON Wantagh Nice Guy CATHERINE RICKERT North Merrick Blue Eyes HARRIET RIESZ Bellmore Our Committee Gal MARY RIKER North Merrick Cheerful MARY ROCHE North Bellmore Winsome JOAN RUCKER Bellmore Always Willing DORIS RUDOLF Merrick Dependable Dee RICHARD RUNYON Bellmore Tall and Talented ALBERT RUSSO North Merrick “Rascal RONALD RYAN Bellmore 1Calm, Cool, and Collected” BARBARA SACKETT Bellmore “Bobbie” RUNYON RUSSO RYAN SACKETT Page twenty-two SAILER SALTER SCHADE SCHMIDT SCHNEIDER SCHREIBER SCHRIEVER SCHULEIN SCHWAB SEAMAN SHEPPARD SIGLOCH SIMMONS SKELLY EDWARD SAILER Bellmore “Sharpie” WALLACE SCHULEIN North Merrick Quiet and Conscientious BARBARA SALTER Bellmore “The Thinker SHIRLEY SCHWAB Wantagh Short and Sweet ROYAL SCHADE Merrick “Our Storyteller VIRGINIA SEAMAN North Merrick An Excellent Seamstress ELINOR SCHMIDT Merrick Poise utul Beauty DOROTHY SHEPPARD Merrick A Hide-awake Gal WARREN SCHNEIDER North Bellmore Hot-Rod KATHRYN SIGLOCH Bellmore Goldylocks ELIZABETH SCHREIBER Bellmore Whiz at German CLAUDELLE SIMMONS Wantagh “Daisy” WILLIAM SCHRIEVER North Merrick Big “Shot” VIRGINIA SKELLY Bellmore A Lover of II inter Sports Page twenty-three SKELTON SMITH. B. SMITH, C. SMITH. J. JESSE SKELTON Merrick Quiet and Reserved RICHARD SPEAR Bellinore “Ouch” BETTY JOAN SMITH North Merrick The First JOHN SPIES North Merrick Future Espionage Agent CATHERINE SMITH North Merrick Our Bookkeeper DANIEL STAGE Bellinore Bumpy, the Diver JANET SMITH Bellinore A Conscientious Student GEORGE STEGEMAN Bellmore Dynamic and Hopeful LESTER SMITH North Merrick ft hat, another Smith? ERIC STEVENS Bellinore Silent and Studious RICHARD SMITH North Merrick “Smitty” MADELINE STOSSEL Wuntugh Our Vivacious Cheerleader BARBARA SPADER Merrick Excels on Skates ALAN STRANDYOLD Merrick Trips Thru the Trio STAGE STEGEMAN STEVENS STOSSEL STRANDYOLD SMITH. L. SMITH. R. SPADER SPEAR SPIES Page twenty-four TAYLOR, B. TAYLOR, J. TEPE THOMPSON STRANG STROTHMANN STUART SUSS SVIGALS TOBIASON CHARLES STRANG Wantagh Speed Demon TERESE TEPE Wantagh A Smile for Everyone DEREK STROTHMANN North Merrick “Freckles' RICHARD THOMPSON Bellmore “Amour-Chic AUDREY STUART Merrick Robin Hood MYRA TOBIASON Merrick “Red” JOHN SUSS Bell more “Where's the Hammer? PETER TREFFEISEN North Merrick Variety is the Spire of Life JOAN SVIGALS Merrick Delightfully Petite NORMA TREPTOW North Bellmore Demure BARBARA TAYLOR Merrick Our “Blondie DORIS TUDOR Wantagh A Little on the Quiet Side JUNE TAYLOR Bellmore The A (tress JOHN VAN DYKE W'antagh Witty and Wise TREFFEISEN TREPTOW TUDOR VAN DYKE Page twenty-five VINCENT VIGNATI Wantagh Foot Loose DOROTHY WERDER Merrick Quiet and Betite THOMAS VOSS Wantagh Tactiturn FLORENCE WICKS Bellmore Candlewicks PAUL WALSH Bellmore Tall ami Silent RUDOLF WIESER Bellmore Matter of Fact LUCILLE WATTS North Merrick “Unkie” JOAN WOELFLE North Merrick Sports Enthusiast LYDIA WEBER Bellmore Always Laughing VIRGINIA WOOD North Merrick Our Own Cowgirl HARRY WEISINGER Bellmore Bunsie” JOAN WRIGHT Merrick Always Wright. Never Wrong STANLEY WELLS Wantagh Sharp Suspenders FRANK YOUNG Merrick Young Now. Young Forever VIGNATI VOSS WALSH WATTS WEBER WIESER WEISINGER WOELFLE WELLS WOOD WRIGHT YOUNG WERDER WICKS Page twenty six GLORIA ZIPPER Bellmore Hip Hip, Hey Hey ROY ZILIK Bellmore One of the “Rig Three POST GRADUATES Inhabiting room 202 arc the Post Gradu- ates, known affectionately as the P. G.’s These are the students who, after four hard years of regular schooling, decided to stay an extra half or full year. Entrance to college or sports justifies these return engagements. This year, more than any other, our Post Grads have been in the news. They chal- lenged woman’s superiority in the home by organizing a hoys' cooking class and, accord- ing to Mrs. Wallace, they did well! Best wishes to these loyal Mcphaniites! POST GRADUATES Back: Olson, Pekarek, Cario, Lem y re, Faber. Front down: Mahoney, DeFreitas. Page twenty-seven BEST DANCERS Doris Eielier Bert Green MOST POPULAR Dick O’Shaughnessy Elsie Lehner MOST TALENTED Marie Latargia John Quitzau BEST LOOKING Virginia Polek Dick Lemyre MOST ATHLETIC Arlene Mayer Boh Bury BEST DRESSED ally Howitt Doris Eieher CLASS WITS Gloria Kohler John Kilkellv Page twenty-eight Our Kin and Queen Pass the Punch Don't Throw It, Phyllis Four Men? and a Horse Who’s the Friend, O’Shaughnessy? Swing Yer Partner “We're Happy Tonight Hush. Miss Shush Page twenty-nine Page thirty-one SOPHOMORES In solitude we have our dreams to ourselves. And in company we agree to dream in concert. S. Johnson HONOR SOCIETY Hark: Hornstein- -treasurer, Johnson. Bury, Nelson. Kilkelly, Clark. Mohius. Freyer. Second Row: Dittmer, Blaner. Cummiskey, Taylor, Mayer. Seated: Lehner vice-president. Lemyre— president, Schmidt secretary, Stossel. HONOR SOCIETY Twice a year Mepham students witness one of the most solemn events in high school life: the inductions into the Mepham Chap- ter of tin National Honor Society. At this impressive ceremony those select students who have excelled in the four ideals of schol- arship, leadership, service and character are bestowed with membership. Upon entry, ev- ery new member receives his gold pin and Varsity “M” Honor Society letter. This year, under the able guidance of Miss Halladay, the Honor Society has successfully explained the many opportunities available at Mepham by joining various clubs and athletic squads. This idea was the theme of a clever skit. During the basketball season the Honor Society sponsored a party for the Troy bas- ketball team, followed by a dance in its honor. Following this success, the members cli- maxed their major activities of the year with their annual St. Patrick’s Dance. In the gay shamrock gym, the good old Irish atmos- phere was revived by the wearing of the green, as the dancers enjoyed the strains of the Jolly Rogers’ music. The Mepham Chap- ter of National Honor Society is proud of its new members as it continues in tradition to be the supreme re- ward in high school achievement. Page thirty-eight HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES- Back Bow: Dalziel, Wopperer, Curry, R. Quilzau, Aiello. Next Bow: Polek, Wells, Milhaven. Israel. J. Quilzau, Kowalchuk, Schwarz, Yoxall. Sheindelman, Lemyre. Second Bow: Gianque, Witte, Bowden. Johnson, LaBohm. Schreiher, Erikson, Mayer. Grant. First Bow: Bruin, Strandvold, Feuerbach, Vrooman, Kelly. Bossert, Signian. Mansell, Hornstein, Cuomo, White. THE HOUSE Applying the theorem, Democracy in Ac- tion. to everyday life, the House of Repre- sentatives rules as the student-governing body of Mepliam High School. Each Monday afternoon the representatives, one from each homeroom, meet to discuss current school problems confronting the student body. A1 LaBohm, Speaker of the House, raps his gavel and calls for silence. The rap is followed by the roll call, taken by Walter Johnson, At- tendance Officer. The Secretary, Elizabeth Schrieber, then reads the minutes. Each Wednesday the Executive Commit- tee and its adviser, Mr. Stunt, meet to discuss the suggestions of the homeroom representa- tives. The suggestions decided upon are then put on the agenda. The “House records contain many accom- plishments. The year began with a good start when a record was made in the number of students belonging to the G.O.; eight Inin- tired and six students ami fifty-six faculty members. Schedules for the fall anti win- ter sports events were made up anti distrib- uted with the G.O. cards. The House was in charge of obtaining buses for “away’ games. Two hundred cheer- ing students journeyed to Hicksville and Riverhead. Both times we returned home victorious. Milk sales in the cafeteria, which make it easier for those who bring lunches from home to purchase milk, were again set up by the House of Representatives. The House added to the Christmas spirit by fill- ing Christmas stockings and collecting money to purchase three radios for the veterans at Northport Hospital. The House also made the rules concerning announcements over the P.A. system available to the student body. Page thirty-nine TREASURE CHEST Room 211 was the rendezvous of the work- ers on the '49 “Treasure Chest”, our year- book. Their leader was Virginia Clark, an able and imaginative editor. The seniors who struggled with the class will, identifications, ad sections, layouts and writeups had several excellent juniors as their apprentices. STAFF V. Clark.................Editor-in-Chief V. Cuininiskey, E. Lehner Assistant Editors F. Gunn, B. Taylor.....Associate Editors G. Bowden..... Advertising Manager S. Hornstein Sales Manager R. Carruthers, F. Stunt Advisers TREASURE CHEST EDITORS Back: Bowden, Hornstein, Vitrano, Jakes, Lehner, Epstein. Taylor, Gunn. Andrus. Second Bow: Saekett, Cuininiskey, Mr. Stunt, Clark. I). Andrus R. Carman II. Dawson M. Epstein E. Fay LITERARY B. Harri R. Harrington J. Jakes B. Kersten B. Saekett B. Schickler C. Soper J. Svigals J. Vitrano G. Vi eiss BUSINESS N. Blaner H. Gobetz M. Cummings R. Israel P. Nelson B. Shaver ART . 1 Inwilt TREASURE CHEST STAFF Back Bow: Howitt. Lamanna. Schultz. Cooke. Israel. Stage. Huhsrher. Shickler. K. i I kelly. Palmer, oung. Harrington. McConnin. Cummings, Mr. Carruthers. Second Bow: Fay. Kersten, Ladonne, Harri, Weishaupt, Dawson, Tepe. First Bow: Burroughs. Soper. Johnston. Weiss. Lehan. BUCCANEER The “Buccaneer”, MephanTs bi-weekly publication, enjoyed u year of important and interesting activities. Members of the staff, and the adviser. Miss Hyrkin, journeyed to New York in March to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference. There they attended lectures on the writing and printing of school newspapers. In February, Frank Ellenbogen, Beatrice Lehan, Terry Tennant, Dick Mansell. Dick Marx, and Joan Vitrano edited the Teen-Age page for the Nassau Daily Review Star, for which they received a deserved “well done”. BUCCANEER EDITORS Standing: How in. Man- sell. Bowden, Brantmeyer. Gold. Marx. Seated: Clark. Schreiber, Tepe, Lehan. Ellenbogen. Gurney, Cum- iniskey, Sheppard, Johnston. STAFF Editor-in-Chief.......... Frank Ellenbogen Assistant Editor News Editor Feature Editor Madeline Stossel Jean Gurney Beatrice Lehan Sports Editors Virginia Cummiskey, Joel Gold. Richard Marx Headline Editor Betty Schreiber Copy Editor Art Editors Dorothy Sheppard Lou Brant me ver, Wallace Howitt Tvping Editor Terese Tepe Exchange Editor Boh Mansell Business Manager .Virginia Ann ('.lark BUCCANEER STAFF—Top Ron: Dengler, Munnich. Blaner. Vitrano. Wright. Weiss. Robbins, Fay. Bottom Row: Ladonne. Roche. Minerault. Rothstcin. Goodman. Schickler, Mansell. Feldman, Lehan, Dittnier. Gurney. Tepe. Jakes. With paper: Ellenbogen. SENIOR SALES COMMITTEE Can’t you hear the suave voice of one of the fellows at a football game explaining how refreshing a nice cold coke would he, regardless of the freezing weather? To Jerry Jakes, Gloria Kohler, and Vir- ginia Clark, co-chairmen, throughout the fall and winter sports season, can he attrib- uted the success of the Senior Sales Commit- tee. They and the many seniors who worked with them earned a considerable amount for the expenses of the “Treasure Chest” during athletic events. The committee sold candy, ami in the pig- skin season coke and apples under the leader- ship of Diane Johnston and Hetty Schreiber. The cooperation of the entire group, includ- ing Dawn Andrus, Boh Mansell, and Frank Gunn was responsible for its success. SENIOR SALES Hack: Bowden, Kilkclly, Horn- stein, Coons. Weisinger. Jackson, Jakes. Third How: Salter, Brenner, Wright. Goodman, Markarian. Schreiber, Gurney, Svigals, Roche. Second How: Andrus. Sigloch, Taylor. Johnston, Clark. Barnard. Sackett. First How: Blaner, Latargia. Heegch. Mr. Yeneralo, Cummings, Sheppard. PRESS CLUB Publicizing school activities is the main purpose of the Press Club. Mepham students have had school events publicized in such local newspapers as: Newsday, Bellmore Home News, Nassau Daily Review-Star, Mer- rick Life, and the South-Easter. One of the more enterprising members of tin club, Billie-Jean eishaupt. is Mepham’s reporter for the “School Reporter Show” on the Dumont television station. On several occasions photographs of the hand, wrestling team, and other clubs have been televised. Recently, this group of student journalists conducted a school-wide hobby survey, the results of which were used for articles. The club of budding reporters under the instruction of Mr. Donald Thompson meets every other Tuesday at four o’clock. At these meetings, they discuss new ideas for feature articles they have already submitted. Virgin- ia Ann Clark, editor of the Press Club, and Joel Gold and Ross Bear, Sports Editor and assistant, respectively, assign articles to he written. When the articles are turned in and copy read, typists Mary Biker, Joan Dolce, and Kathleen Kittredge “set to work.” The Press Club is one of the fastest grow- ing organizations at Mepham High School. PRESS CLUB — Top: Mansell, Perry, Lehan, R ti 1 o 1 p h. Second How: Heesch, Bear. Jakes, Ka- walchuk, Weiss, Riker, Dolce, Bobbins. Munnich, Dittmer. Seated: Gurney, Coll. Weishaupt, Gold, Clark, Nelson, Karpin, Johnston. Page forty-two LIBRARY CLUB A place for everything and everything in its place- that's Mepham s library. Under the leadership of Miss Shaver, and President Thcrese Tepe. Vice-president Elsie Lehner, and Secretary Virginia Clark. Li- brary Club members give up time daily and one hour weekly after school to make our library a pleasant and orderly place. Month- ly teas and visits to New York City to see plays highlight their social activities. In May a new group of girls were elected to replace the departing senior members. Cor- nelia Soper was elected as 49- 50 president. LIBRARY CLUB Back: Munnich, Dengler, Svigals, Hof, Perry. Cummiskey, Marlin. Farinola, Miss Shaver. Nord. Jakes, Kent, Nelson. Seated: Gurney. Taylor, MacKenzie, Soper. Lehner, Tepe, Clark, Schreiher. Lehan. SI.LILL ANI) NONES This past year Skull and Bones'’, under the direction of Miss Hamel, has formed a new constitution and has made new qualifi- cations for membership. By working on various committees for one hundred hours, apprentices gain ten points and eventually become members. Learning the arts of makeup and staging while gaining experience in acting arc among the activities of the members. This year's feature three-act presentation was the well- known comedy, 4,A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. Club officers arc Jack Kilkclly, president; Jean McDougall, vice-president; Audrey Karpin, secretary; and Ken Boklan, treas- urer. SKULL AND BONES— Standing: Boklan, 0 Shaughnessy, Jackson, Donnelly, C u in in i n g s, ki I kelly. Lat.argia. Colt. Leighton. Dawson, Taylor. Miss Kamel. Second Rote: Karpin. Sheppard. Schrei- her, Stossel, Clark, Nel- son. F ir st Row: Mc- Dougall, Perry. Johnston. Page forty-three AUT CLUB Although I lit' Art Club's projects are un- known to most Mepham students, the club accomplished much this year. Under the supervision of Miss Carmichael, their ad- viser, members did Christmas card design- ing as a winter project. Leather working and lettering work were also learned by our in- dustrious artists, whose talents can always he seen by a visit to room 201. ART CLUB Back Row: Bettman, Lambert, Rode, Scrivo, Kilkelly. Cancroft. Second Rote: Smith. Clarke, Glaser, Seibert, Markarian. Gurney, Barr, Dedrick. Bolt, Critchley. Front: Hannon, Cobb. Norton, Miss Carmichael. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Within tin Photography Club, advised by Mr. Coyle, monthly contests have been held, in which members photographed a chosen topic. Then unaided, each student develops, prints and enlarges his snapshot. During meetings club members explain photograph tinting. Club officers are Hob Israel, president; Marlene Crugnale, vice-president; and Diane Johnston, secretary. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB — Standing: R. Mansell, Jackson, Ladonne, Leibert, Barbee, Bear, Epstein. Gunn. Judice, Harrington, Johnston, Burroughs, Seated. Second Bow: Shaddock. Basha. Muller, Crug- nale. Weber, Roffe, Schevermann. First Bow: A gel off, Farinola, Hannon, Ogilvie. Dalziel. Scherpieh. At Camera: Israel. BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Club, under the guidance of Mr. Giordano, plans their projects to have fun while learning. Last term they prowled through the American Museum of Natural History, wandered in the Bronx Zoo, and visited the Cold Spring Harbor Genetics Laboratory. The officers are Roger Bombardier, presi- dent; Melinda Muller, vice-president; and Diane Johnston, secretary. BIOLOGY CL I B Back: Judd. Gruenwald, Bald- in. Smith. Luft, Wagentenecht, McLennan, Rucker, Maas. Gaug. Front: kinecke, Muller, Johnston, Breidenhach. Barnard. Page forty-four PING PONG CLUB— Back: Pekarek. Horn- stein, Newton, Huber, B. Lang. Second Row: Jackson, Irwin, Bear, J. Lang. At table: Simp- son. Camilleri. PING PONG P. A. COMMITTEE In its second year of operation, tlie hoys’ Ping Pong Club smashed into a very success- ful season. Their adviser, Mr. Livingston, helped each of the hoys to improve his game and proved to he a very challenging player himself. Two of his best adversaries were Ross Bear and Lee Newton. GRAPHIC ARTS Under the aide supervision of Mr. Burton Cadro, the Graphic Arts Club, a chapter of the National Graphic Arts Society, carries out many of the important behind-the-scenes jobs. It prints the Buc”, library passes, tick- ets, and programs for the various school events. The hoys who work diligently to accomplish this task are George Eagle, Her- bert H enry, John Phillips, and James Carter. GRAPHIC ARTS CLUB — Henery, Eagle. Carter, Treffeisen. One of the few groups at Mepham which receive little recognition for their fine work is the Public Address Committee, the in- dispensable “voice”. This group is composed of students who donate their time to help run the school’s fall and winter program of inter- scholastic sports competition in an organized fashion. The Public Address Committee consists of students who record the scores, operate the scoreboard and announce the plays of such events as football and basketball games and wrestling matches. The group also assists in the timing of the events. Because of improve- ments made during the past year, spectators at Mepham athletic events are able to keep “in the know' as games progress. Their in- creased enjoyment is due in no small measure to the alertness of P.A. Committee an- nouncers. Each member is well qualified to handle the announcing duties by virtue of his knowledge of the sport. The group is under the able guidance of Mr. Yeneralo. P.A. COMMITTEE Standing: O’Shaughnessy, Boos, Hornstein. Epstein. Wilson. Honiiin. Morgan. Kilkelly. Second Row: Clark, McConnin. Mr. Yeneralo, Ellen- hogen. Strang. Page forty-five SUGAR AND SPICE — Back: Klausner, Doherty, Schwager, Brem, Farinola. Front: Mrs. Wallace, Priger, Mahoney, l) er, Pfeiffer, Santoriello, Squilla ciotti, Douglass. SUGAR AND SPICE CLUR Besides cooking, members of the Sugar and Spire Club look up the art of good grooming. During the winter they spent a pleasant day in New York seeing “Where’s Charley . Other activities included Hallow- e'en and Christmas parties, given for the members of the faculty. The officers of this active group, advised by Mrs. Wallace, were: Marie Squillacioti, president; Sue Santoriello, vice-president; and Betty Pfeiffer, secretary. SPANISH cum B2 CLllli The B“ Club is Mepham's own social or- ganization for girls. By presenting faculty teas and acting as hostesses to visiting teams, these girls learn, under Miss Nickerson, the essentials of etiquette ami the social graces. The election of members is based upon the service given to the club while working as apprentices. The club officers are: Virginia Clark, president; Diane Johnston, vice-presi- dent: Mary Jane Hannon, treasurer; and Sandra Nassau, secretary. One rule that can't be broken in Spanish Club is: members must speak Spanish dur- ing meetings in order to improve their use of the language. Among the club’s activities in the past year was a trip to the Hispanic Museum in New York City, and a dinner at a Spanish restaurant. On another occasion the members saw the play “La Suerte dc Isabelita.” The club, under the guidance of Miss Win- heim. has as its officers the following: Klinor Schmidt, president; Peggy Hcesch, secretary. B- CLUB - Hack: Latargiu, McDougall, Blenges, ,Crugnale, Ogilvie, Coste, Muller. Seated: Hannon, Clark. Johnston, Nassau. SPANISH CLUB—Hack: Barr. Hof, Hartman, Shaver, Dittmer. McDougall. Markarian. Seated: Ogilvie, Gurney, Yitrano, Feldman. Hcesch, Schmidt, Yoxall. Jackson. Crugnale, Taylor, Svigals. Page forty-six FRENCH CLUB This year the French Cluh carried out a very lively program. Under the direction of its adviser. Miss Pcarlman, they elected Jack kilkelly president and Doris Rudolf secre- tary. During meetings they listened to French recordings and discussed current French affairs. One of their activities was a New York City trip to see “Symphonic Pas- torale,” a French movie. On this trip they also visited the Cloisters, a religious monu- ment brought from France and rebuilt in this country. A second project was a tea at which Madame KniazefT, a French lady who is with the United Nations, spoke. The stu- dents had the opportunity to ask her ques- tions and learned many things about France. The French Gratitude Train was the object of another excursion to New York by a few members. FRENCH CLUB — Bark: J. Jakes, Crugnale. Shad- dock, Faber. Brenner, Rode. Second Row: Redling. Bolt. Miss Pearlman. Andrus, Wicks, Dawson, G. Jakes. Norton, Stein. Hirsrh. Smith. Karpin. Seated: Munnirh. Ditlmer. Colt. Dedrick. Rudolph, Kilkelly. Chevalier, Perry, Amari, Weiss, Clark. SERVICE CLUB In room 116. headquarters of the Service Cluh. promising young secretaries cheerfully “tackle” their assignments, whether they he stencils, ditto work, or outgoing letters. The members of the cluh, which includes Shorthand II and Secretarial Training stu- dents, feel that their membership in the Service Cluh has a twofold advantage. The girls greatly aid the teachers and office staff by assuming burdensome work and also gain valuable experience in the secretarial field. Elowever, work is not the only item on the club’s agenda. Chaperoned by Miss McNa- mara, the club’s adviser, the girls journeyed to the city to see a play. Officers of the cluh are: president. Mary Hiker: secretary. Virginia Cummiskey; and reporter. Nancy Blaner. SERVICE CLUB — Standing at left rear: Holst, Dittrich, E. Nelson. Sanne. Roth. Seated: Burroughs. Ladonne. Standing at right rear: Rasmussen, Cum- mings. Third desk left: Young, Dengler. Right: Gaug. Woelfle. Second desk left: Wright, Goodman, W'erder. Right: Roche, Rucker. First desk: Cum- miskey, Blaner, Riker. Page forty-seven s And music . . . now heard far off so far as but to seem like the faint exquisite music of a dream. T. Moore tlN« SENIOR TWIRLERS— Clockwise, Top center: Murawski, Fister, McDougall, Roesch, Graf, Sheindel- nian. SENIOR RAND Membership in the Senior Band means not just sitting in the hand room every sev- enth period or going to eight o’clock morn- ing and four o’clock afternoon rehearsals, but it means the fun one gets from all the activ- ities of the year. The band began the year with its annual concert at the Mineola Fair and continued by playing for almost all our football games at home and away. When December came they presented I he “Winter Con- cert”. Members will re- member the thrill of open- ing the concert in darkness with their theme “Noc- turne”, playing Rossini's immortal “William Tell”, and presenting Mr. Pritch- ard with a gift in apprecia- tion of his hard work. As the New Year began, they found themselves re- hearsing such ever-popular numbers as Gay Nineties” for the “Pop Concert”. Then they proceeded to prepare simultaneously for the Spring Arts Festival and the Band Contests, which challenged all because of the difficulty of the music. At the Festival, they played “Raymond”, and the next day they did their best to equal last year’s “1” rating at the contest. Soon after, the hand began marching outside in prepara- tion for the annual Memorial Day Parade. As June rolled around the hand played at Jones Beach and at graduation exercises, and climaxed the year’s activities with their annual picnic. Ginny 1’olck Mr. George L. Pritchard, who is recog- nized as one of the outstanding high school music directors in the state, has brought a knowledge and appreciation of fine music not only to all high school students, hut also to the capacity audiences which attend every performance. Senior Hand HIGH CHOOi JUNIOR TWIRLERS- Clockwise, outside: Meehan. Roth. Jaeger, Stevens, Davidson, Godigkeit, MilUpaugh. Norton. Nodland. Clockwise, inside: Polek, Rriedenharh, Dyer, Baidu in. THE BELL FORMATION was a phase of the extravaganza executed hy the Senior Band when it played at a televised football game at the Polo Grounds. It formed seven formations depicting the seasons: The first, rainy Spring signified hy an umbrella; later Spring as a ‘ growing” flower in a pot: Sum- mer and its Independence Day with a shield and firecracker which finally exploded: Fall, with a harvest moon, then the AY inter holiday season, typified hy a Christmas tree. The hell for New Years’ climaxed tin performance. IN THE SPOTLIGHT in the Senior Band arc naturally the hand officers, the senior and junior twirlers, and the drum majorette. The hand officers arc chosen not only for their music ability but also for their dependabil- ity. They are the people who represent the hand when decisions are to he made. Being a junior or senior twirier means not only glamour, hut hours of hard work. rI o perfect the coordination necessary to become good twirlers the girls must take lessons, and spend long hours practicing as a group and with the band so as to execute their routines simultaneously and in rhythm. hen the hand is marching, there is no leader except Drum Majorette Ginny Polek. BAND OFFICERS — be f to Right: Edgar, Stage Manager; Zagarino. Lieutenant; Weishaupt, Librarian; Polek. Drum Majorette; MacGillivray, Uniform Chairman; Quitzau, Captain. At the Polo Ground Orchestra ORCHESTRA JOLLY ROGERS The Orchestra is the fastest growing in- strumental organization in Mepham High School. It played at three major events this year: the Winter Concert, the Choir Con- cert. and the Spring Arts Festival. Under the direction of Mr. Pritchard, all these concerts were a big success. They also played at a business men’s convention at Mepham and a civic meeting at Bellmore Grammar School. Featured were such compositions as •Danse Macabre,” “Marche Slav” and “Tales of the Vienna Woods.” The Jolly Rogers have had a very busy year. Besides entertaining at the “Rig Bounce” and for the Dads’ Club Alumni game, they performed in the Choir’s concert given at Troy and at the Skull and Bones production. Girls’ Sports’ Night was made lively by that group of “solid sending” mu- sicians. Their tantalizing music, featuring solos by Dick Runyon on tlie trombone and by Frank Zagarino on the clarinet, was heard at the Sadie Hawkins Dance and the St. Patrick’s Day Dance sponsored by the Honor Society. JOLLY ROGERS Back Row: Naber, Hubsclier. Ondrejka. J. Quitzau. Weiss, Latham. Edgar, Spies. Rider. Front Row: Schulte, Freyer. Zagarino. Marino, Ward. Andrus, Stage, R. Quitzau. Page fifty-two THE CHOIR The 1948-49 A Cappella Choir made an enviable record under the inspiring direc- tion of Mr. Alderfer. Its biggest achieve- ments were the Christmas Concert, the Troy Concert, and its singing at the Masonic Feast of the Paschal Lambs. Such songs as “Lullaby”, “A Joyous Carol , and “Holly and the Ivy”, together with the traditional candlelight procession, contributed toward a beautiful and inspir- ing Christmas Concert. At Troy, the Choir sang at the Troy Music Hall for the benefit of the Samaritan Hospital Nurses’ Alumnae Association. The repertoire of this long awaited concert included “Dark Water . “Hospodi Poniilui”, and “Open Our Eyes.” The following day on the way home the group sang at a Poughkeepsie' High School assembly program. The Choir's entire trip was an enjoyable, profitable experience, and it hedpecl to spread the Choir’s growing fame even farther. At the solemn ceremony presented hv the Long Island Chapter, Rose Croix H.R.D.M., the ancient acce pte el Scottish Rite of Free- masonry, the Choir sang nine numbers high- lighter! by the beautiful “Lord’s Prayer.” Being asked to sing for this occasion was an honor which the Choir will lemg remember. In aelelition to their regular concert work, the choir inelulged in such pleasures as Christ- mas camling in Bellinore am! Merrick, and a picnic at Belmont Lake State Park. This year’s Choir elected as officers Ron- ald Ondrejka, president; Madeline Stossel, secretary; Audrey Karpin, librarian; Paul Erhardt and Albert Samuelson, managers; Jean Gurney, press age nt; Joan Kent, robe chairman; anel Paul Mohius, sergeant-aI- arms. CHOIR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Back: Vig- nati. Mohius. Heesch. Ondrejka. First Bow: Mayer. Laiko, Karpin. Stossel, Gurney, Kent. Page fifty-four Mr. Alderfer (JLEE OLllli Occupying the new vocal rooms (luring separate periods of the day, the Girls and Hoys’ Glee Clubs diligently apply themselves to their music under the direction of H. Walton Alderfer. Tone production, the fun of harmonizing and the social stimulus of singing together arc strongly emphasized. The two outstanding events in the Glee Club calendar this year were the Christmas and Spring Concerts. These were the only public appearances that the Glee Clubs made, and they really turned in a fine job. For the concerts, the girls sang such songs as “Serenade” by Rom- berg, “Giannina Mia” by Friml, and “Merry Christmas Time” hv Luoaas, while the fellows went for old favorites like “Oh, Nightingale, Awake,” “Or Man River,” “My Heart is a Haven” and the popular “Night and Day.” This Glee Club background will provide a substantial basis for members’ choral work next year. With this incentive, the members work hard to obtain places in the Choir. Boys’ Glee Club Girls’ Glee Club Page fifty-five WRESTLING Back Bote: Israel manager. Boklan, Arnold, Mogavero, J. Lemyre, Coach Gardner. Second Bote: Knapp. E. Mahoney. Bury, Gobetz, H. Mahoney,Coons. First Bow: Kurfess, Hell. Raimondo, Cario, J. Mahoney, R. Lemyre. WRESTLING Undoubtedly 1949 was one of the biggest seasons in Mephain’s great wrestling history. Per usual they took on all opposition with- out tasting defeat. Thirteen opposing teams were victims of the Mephain matmen. Bay- shore, a highly underrated team, gave us our most competition when we defeated them 29-12. Baldwin, although highly counted in pre-match reports, went down on the short end of a 33-5 score. Because of the intense rivalry between the schools, the Baldwin gym was jammed to capacity long before the match started. In addition to Long Island competition, the Gardnermen sought and defeated the best the neighboring states could offer. In the Brown University gymnasium at Provi- dence, R. I., they defeated the Rhode Island champions team. The Lancaster all-stars again met defeat in their own hack yard. The Granby High team from Norfolk, Vir- ginia, Southern A.A.U. Champions, were able to win only one bout against Mepliam before a capacity crowd in our gym. This year, also for the first time, they met and bested the Bergen County Champions of Newr Jersey. At the close of the season, Mephain made a clean sweep by winning all ten classes in the Class A section of the S.S.A tournament. The Mephain Invita- tion. Long Island Cham- pionship tournament, was the high point of the year with the best wres- tling talent from all over Long Island competing. Coach Gardner’s men swept the tourney and won 7 of the 10 first place awards. Boh Bury, Dick Le- myre, and Jimmy Ma- honey made an unusual Page fifty-eight Another for the mantle piece Mr. Helmke and R. Lemyre. record in winning the S.S.A.L., the Mcpham Invitation, the Junior and the Senior Metro- politan A.A.U. Championships. Sain Cario did an even more unusual feat in taking the above four championships and in addition the New York State A.A.U. crown. Joe Lemyre was a winner in both the scholastic Long Island and S.S.A.L. tourna- ments in the unlimited class. Wrestling in the 174 pound division, he took first place in the New York State A.A.U. tourney. Arthur “Tootsie” Helf, the diminutive varsity 103 pounder, also was a holder of two championships. He won the S.S.A.L. ami the Long Island Championship tournaments. There were other mat men who held cham- pionships, too. Harold Mahoney was the South Shore 134 pound champion. In the heavier brackets, both Henry Gobetz and John Arnold won South Shore Champion- ships with John taking the 165 pound divi- sion and Henry winning the 154 pound class. Top, Going Down: E. Mahoney and Friend. 2 Allez-Oop! R. Brown on top. 3—Peek a Boo! Mr. Kiltie. K. Boklan, and we wonder, too. Page fifty-nine FOOTBALL TEAM Top Row: Harrell, Hinck. Garing. Erhurdt. Zilik. W. Bury, Epstein manager. Fourth Row: Wells, Reardon, W. Arnold, Ryan. 0 $liaughnessy, Johnson. Third Row: Perri. R. Bury, Hayes. J. Arnold, Araldi, Mogavero, Wistrand, Ellenbogen manager, Mr. Grebinar (loach. Graf. Second Row: Mr. Sabetto—Coach, E. Mahoney, See. Boklan. Handa . o. Lemyre. Petito. First Row: Strothmann, Faber. Truitt. F. Duggan, C. Duggan, Gobctz. FOOTBALL Climaxing the season with a 20-12 upset over a hitherto undefeated Baldwin team, Mepham completed one of its finest foothall seasons. The first three games saw victories over Sewanhaka, Hicks ville, and Riverhead. Lawrence and Mincola tacked up the only losses in the Mepliam schedule. In the sec- ond “Water Bucket ’ game of the year. Cen- tral was trounced 22-7. Baldwin was a 20- point favorite to win, and all Long Island sporting circles were surprised as Mepham’s hard-hitting team pulled the biggest upset of the year. The success of the team came as a result of its high spirit, aggressiveness, and the fine coaching of “Nick” Sabetto. The team was led by its All-Scholastic players Ed Randazzo, Boh Bury, and Vito Perri. Other players who enabled these boys to become outstanding stars were Ken Bok- lan. Dick O’Shaughnessy, Hank Gobetz, George Truitt, “Bunny” Ryan, and Harry Garing. ALL SCHOLASTIC FOOTBALL Randazzo, Perri. Bury. Page sixty CROSS COUNTRY Back Row: Strang—manager, H. Mahoney, J. Dunn, Raimondo, knyff. Lambert, Marx, Coach Lurel. Front Row: Tomnsino, Clary, Luthin. DeFreitas. CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPS — Back: R a i in on cl o, DeFreitas. Front: Luthin. Dunn. Lambert. Paced by the S.S.A.L. champion Jerry DeFreitas, the Mepham harriers completed another undefeated season and won the S.S.A.L. and Long Island Championship. Other members on this championship scpiad were Greg Raimondo, Donald Lambert, Dick Luthin and Jimmy Dunn. In his first year as cross-country coach. Mr. Lurel got the hoys into condition, and with Charlie Strang’s aid led them through one of their finest seasons. With two veterans of last year’s squad re- turning along with other fine runners such as Dick Marx, A1 knyfT and Rob Clary, Mep- ham’s hopes for the 1950 season seem very bright. This marked the tenth consecutive year in which the harriers won both champion- ships. Although DeFreitas came in only sec- ond in the' Long Island Championship meet, he was the winner in the South Shore Section. In triumphing over Sewanhaka and Cen- tral. the team added two valuable points towards the ’‘Water Bucket” trophy, the much sought for symbol of tlx championship of the three central high schools in Nassau County. Page sixty-one BASKETBALL—Dunn, Green, Duggan. Strothmann, Ryan, Bloore. Vetter. Jedierowski, Schulein, Gunther. Korb, Turley. Center: Coach Versocki, LaBohni—captain, Ashdown—manager. BASKETBALL Although the 1948-49 basketball season was not a successful one judged by their record of eight wins and ten defeats, the Pirate hoopsters came up with a new scoring star and gave many a scare to the eounty’s top teams. A1 LaBohm in the greatest year of his high school career set a new record by tallying 244 points in 18 contests, an average of better than 13y2 points per game. This record placed him number three in sec- tion 2 scoring. Now Look • - - ! Despite a mediocre record, Coach Ver- socki's charges did provide our fans with many and many a thrill. Their near upset of mighty Freeport was one of the cam- paigns most exciting hall games, with Mep- ham losing 40-39. hen they played host to Troy, the Pirates won in overtime, as ‘’Bun- ny ' Ryan decided the issue with a couple of well placed baskets. Mepham s easiest win was scored at the expense of the hoop- sters from Riverhead. as our bovs completclv outclassed their Suffolk rivals by a score of 61-22 on Riverhead’s court. The Pirates’ 44-43 victory over Baldwin by dint of Ryan’s two-points with thirty seconds remaining was another thrilling one. Most of the Bucs’ losses were hv margins of less than seven points, so their record could easily have been a winning one. In addition to LaBohni and Ryan, letter win- ners Dunn, Strothmann, Vetter and ’‘little” Milhaven played capable supporting roles. The peak of Al’s achievements came when he was selected for both the Newsday’s and the Review-Star’s All-Scholastic squads, hon- ors which he well deserved after three vears of varsity competition. (Ed. note: We think he ll he hack, too.) Page sixty-two TRACK—Back How: Helf. Hof. Ehling. Bolouko . Kolber. Merrill. Thompson, Tomasino. Lambert. Brush. Fifth How: Price, Leitz, Knyff, McKay. AveriB, Quitzau, Burri. Muse, Winters, Martin, Stevens manager. Fourth How: Clary, J. Bury, Miller, Weber, Thomas, Donat, Schultz, Marx, Schickler, Coach Sabetto. Third How: Henery, Hyde, Petito, Rapp, Brown, Johnson, Zilik, Erikson, See. Second How: Kiesow, Strang, Raimondo, Erhardt, Hayes, Randazzo, Toto, Sailer, Hinck. Frizzelle. First How: Thorgrimson, Thorgrimson. Brunning, J. Quitzau, Budrow, Walsh, O’Shaughnessy, Caring, Reardon, Lutbin. TRACK This year marked Coach “Nick” Sabetto’s sixth successful season as coach of Mcpliam’s Track Team. Although many of last year’s track aspirants were missing, Coach Sabetto welcomed hack many of last year’s stars. Charlie Frizzelle, the holder of many Mepham records, led the field in the 100- yard dash along with John Walsh and John Quitzau. Harry Caring paced contenders for the quarter-mile (440-yard) dash. John Brunning returned to take over the half- mile (880-yard) distance, while Dick Luthin seemed to he out front in the mile run. In the 220-yard low hurdles division, Charlie Strang, Paul Erhardt, and Ted Boyd seemed to lead all other Mepham hoys. The cindermen were especially strong in the half-mile (880-yard) relay. The team consisted of three hoys hack from last year’s relay squad: Charlie Strang, John Walsh, and John Quitzau. In the beginning of the season, Charlie Frizzelle and Harry Garing tied for the position of anchor man. Last year's relay team placed second in the S.S. A.L. Tournament. The Thorgrimsons, Thorin and Richard, seemed to have edged out all other Mepham competitors for the leading positions in the high jump event. Both Thorin and Dick are veterans from last year’s team. Pole vaulting, always a major event dur- ing the track season, was taken over by Herb Henry, Tom Erikson, and Jim Ma- honey. John Quitzau, Tom Hayes, and Bolt Brown attempted to break all records in the broad jump event. The weight events, discus throw and shot- put were strong events this year. Eddie Ran- dazzo and Walter Johnson took over the sliotput, while Ben See. Dick O’Shaughnessy and Roy Zilik led in the discus throw. Some of the Mepham hoys who returned from last year’s team had placed in the 1948 S.S.A.L. Tournament. These included Ben See, Charlie Frizzelle and Boh Henry. Page sixty-three BASEBALL—Back How: Reed. Meyer. Richardson, Merget, Harrell. Third Row: Burrowes, Wistrand, Watson. Ellis. DiFazio, Schrieber. Arnold. Second Row: Graf. I)iMartino, Trapani, Rosecrans. David. Maushart, Turley, Coach Lurel. First Row: Kwiatkowski, Schulein, Mil haven, Jedierowski, Ryan, Strothmann, Truitt. BASEBALL Under the leadership of its new coac h. Mr. Michael Lurel, a completely reorganized Mepham nine went into action this year. The only in fielder from last year’s varsity remaining at his original position was little George Truitt. Derek Strothmann, last year’s first baseman, moved into the “hot corner, third base. His position was filled by last year’s “All-Scholastic” right-fielder, “Bunny” Ryan. Up from the J. V.’s, Dick Milhaven took over the shortstop position heretofore filled by his older brother Bill. The rest of the positions were fought for by many aspirants. At catcher Jimmy Harrell had the edge over Sal I)i Fazio and Mike Epstein. With veterans “Wally” Schulein and John Arnold out once more along with such hopefuls as Alan Ashdown. Joel Gold, Frank Turley, Art M er- get and George R i c h a rdson. Coach Lurel had no easy job pick- ing his three best outfielders. The pitching department was headed, once again, by Alan Graf, in his third year as a varsity hurler. Others who helped A1 carry the load were “Reggie” Jedierowski and John Di Martino, veterans of last year’s squad. Among the newcomers for varsity berths we found Dick Trapani, Roy Wis- trand and Greg Maushart looking the best. SCII EDI LK Mepham 4 Mepham 11 Mepham 11 Mepham 3 Mepham 5 Mepham 10 Mepham 4 Mepham Mepham Mepham Mepham Mepham Mepham Mepham Mepham Mepham Farmingdale .....11 Chnminadc .......10 Hempstead ....... 1 Central.......... 6 Sewanhaka ....... 6 Lawrence......... 5 Southside. ...... 2 Baldwin Freeport . Hempstead Central Sewanhaka Lawrence . Southside Baldwin .... Freeport .. Page sixty-four TENNIS MephanTs tennis team had an excellent season last year, finishing up with an average of .667. To gain this average, the netmcn subdued tin teams of Baldwin, Central. Mal- verne, Oceanside, Lynhrook, and Hempstead, while they lost only to Lawrence, Southside, and Sewanhaka. VIemhers of last year’s team were Jerry Rappaport. Larry Hornstein. John Phillips, and Ross Bear, sharing singles honors, while Frank Ellenbogen, Miles Portman, George Feurbach. and Ernie Bloore excelled in I lie doubles matches. The five returning lettermen for this year’s team which had approximately the same results as last year's were Hornstein, Phil- lips. Bloore. Ellenbogen, and Portman. Ross Bear was also a member of ibis year’s team. It was mainly through the guidance of Mr. Sanford Livingston that the squad can boast of its success. Vi ith the return of Ross Bear, next year's team is expected to do equally well. TENNIS Rack Row: Bloore. Hornstein, Irwin, Phil- lips. Ellenbogen, Baer, Mansell. Second Romv: Laiko, Chichester. Portman, Shifin. Jackson. First Row: Johnson, Lange, Hartman. Johnston, Bossert. Left foreground: Mr. Livingston, Coach. BOWLING Rack: Sechrengost, Azzara, Lawson. Front: Lang, Santonicola, DeCIark. BOWLING Mepham's bowling team had to be built around the one returning letter winner this year, captain and high average man of last year's team. Harry Gat ing. Lie was the only regular member to return to the squad. To round out the varsity squad. Coach Schnei- der had Donald Sechrengost. a transfer from Freeport, Thomas Hayes, Gerard Lang, George Truitt, Sebastian Azzara, Frank San- tonicola, and Richard Lawson. Letter win- ners this year included Gerard Lang and Donald Sechrengost. who won their first let- ters, anti Harry Garing. w ho won his chevron for three years’ service. Harry also took the individual honors—high individual game at 216. high individual series at 557, and high individual average at 168. The team finished eighth in a league of fourteen teams. The matches were held at Heineman’s Bowling Center, Hempstead, every Wednes- day. Next year’s team will have two letter winners returning, and the members are hoping that they can better their averages. Page sixty-five � ' X W.- ; RIFLE—Back: Strang, Vitrano, W. Schriever, P. Schriever. Front: Sturm, Karpinia, Hansen. SWIMMING Hack: Mr. Grehinar, Coach; Midgley, Luthin, Zagarino, Mogavero, Ellen hogen. Gold. Trapani, Hayes, Kiesow. Second Row: Rooney, Korb, Boklan. C. Duggan, Araldi. Sailer, Levy. First Row: Pekarek, Gunther, Polek, Muldoon. Fisher, Damuth. SW1MMINR In June the Pirate finmen participated in the Long Island Championships. They were out to improve their poor showing made when they placed fourth to Garden City in September,' 1947, the last time the tourney was held. RIFLE TEAM Finishing thirteenth in the Long Island Press Tournament, Mepham’s 1948-49 team of sharpshooters completed a fairly success- ful season. With an eight won and eight lost record, it finished fifth in the league. In the Tournament, Mepham and Brook- lyn Tech. No. 1 tied with a high prone score of 490, hut Mepham was unable to keep up the good work offhand. Roger Sturm, follow- ing in his brother Walter’s footsteps, turned in a score of 181 in this match to wrin the trophy for the highest score on the team. It also did well in the Section 8 Tournament at Woodmere. With one of the best rifle ranges on Long Island, it is hoped that in the future the team can boost its standing even more. Although Coach Grebinar’s men were weak in the breast-stroke and the diving events, they turned in fine performances in all the other events. The team was bolstered hv the return of four veterans: Ed Meyer, Charlie Duggan, Frank EUenhogen, and Ken Boklan. Jim Rooney, a transfer from Brook- lyn, where he was the P.A.L. backstroke champion, wras a welcome addition to the squad. Duggan and EUenhogen were entrants in the 50 yard sprint, while Meyer, who placed in the 100 yard sprint in two previous years, elected the longer distance. With a host of entrants in the 150 yard event, Mepham was well represented. In the backstroke contest, Boklan, who placed third his last time out, and Rooney turned in fine performances. The relay team, with Meyer, Duggan, and EUenhogen, also turned in a creditable per- formance. Page sixty-six Mepham High School’s method of award- ing varsity letters is one of which we may well be proud. There are few other schools which recognize outstanding achievement in noil-athletic as well as athletic school activi- ties by awarding varsity letters. Through the point system employed in Mepham, one can earn a Varsity UM” in almost any extra- curricular activity if he shows initiative, interest and co-operation in the activity. The Varsity 4’M“ Banquet is the highlight of this club' s season. This banquet is spon- sored by the General Organization. At the. banquet various organizations give reviews of their activities. These reviews may he in many forms, but they arc generally humor- ous. A list of scholarships and prizes is read at the banquet, and the winners are greeted wi th much applause and many congratula- tions. Climaxing the activity at the banquet is the revealing of the dedication of the “Treasure Chest.” Friday belongs to this club. On this day tradition calls its members to proudly don their “M’s” and serve as an inspiration for those who are still working for their own letters. I he letters themselves arc of very high quality, and are worn on the students’ sweaters or jackets. Garnet letters are award- ed for excellence in athletics, and gray ones for participation in non-athletic activities. I hese letters are bought with money from the General Organization fund. Since these letters are not given indis- criminant ly hut carefully to those who have shown exceptional ability in a certain field, they represent very high standards, and “M” wearers may well cherish them. Page sixty seven CHEEK LEADING VARSITY—Batsche, Schmidt, Stossel, Eicher, Nelson, Riker. James, Btich- mann, Cummiskey. JUNIOR VARSITY Weber, Reed, Mayer. M. Hain, Stumpf, Ryan. One reason for the prevalent high spirit this year was the tireless efforts of the cheer- leaders. During the football season, they were always there to encourage Mephain s teams with cheers. When the score was low, they shouted a “F-I-T-E” yell; and when it was high, they shouted a ‘’T-E-A-M” over the field. In addition, the cheerleaders al- ways accompanied the basketball team en route to meet their foes. Page sixty-eight GIRL'S SPOUTS Under the leadership of the Coaches’ Club, which is composed of alert juris who possess qualities of leadership and share in the responsibilities of coaching classes, the an- nual Sports’ Night was held. It was up to the captains, Arlene Mayer and Madeline Stossel, of the Garnet and Gray teams respectively, to direct the girls on their teams in the many activities, and to see that the entrances and pep rallies were well or- ganized. The assistant captains, Jean Mc- Dougall and Phyllis Nelson, relieved their captains of many of the tasks which had to he performed. There was the general man- ager, Elinor Schmidt, and her assistant, Jean Gurney, who invited the judges, did the sec- retarial work connected with Sports’ Night, and announced tin events and their results throughout the evening of the big event. Fea- tured at the annual event were the entrances of both teams, the pep rallies, freshman re- lays, and competitive games. SPORTSNITE OFFICERS—Top: Jean Gurney, Ass’t Mgr.; Jean McDougali, Grey Ass’t Capt.; Phyllis Nelson. Garnet Ass’t Capt.: Elinor Schmidt, General Mgr. Bottom: Madeline Stossel, Grey Capt.; Arlene Mayer, Garnet Capt. COACHES’ CLUB—Back Bow: Poirot. Barr. Kittrcdge, Gurney, Schmidt, Stuart. Jackson, Cunimiskey, Kersten. Hof. Front Bow: Riker. Sheppard, Stossel, Nelson, McDougali. Heesch. Earl. Mayer. Page sixty-nine Page seventy VOLLEYBALL Each fall approximately two hundred and thirty girls don their gym suits and come down to volleyball practice twice a week. Naturally, they all have hopes of making the team, and the final choice, which is made by both the girls and their advisers, is ex- tremely difficult. TUMBLING Kersten, Brucia. Ogil- vie, P. Beery, H. Beery, Schmidt, Yoxall, Stamp}, Hannon, Stossel, Harri, Poirot, Keller, Stuart. The volleyball honor team tied for first place in the volleyball play day held at Southside High School after competing with many schools. The team’s excellent spiking and powerful serving were the main reasons for its taking top honors. T he seniors ami juniors were under the able direction of Miss Roller, while the sophomores and freshmen were under the supervision of Miss Buss. STUNTS AND TUMBLING Stunts and tumbling has become an in- creasingly popular sport, especially since it is one of the prerequisites for cheerleading. One of the more popular forms of stunts and tumbling was the double stunts in which two girls partici- pated. Included in this group were double forward and back- ward rolls and other stunts in- teresting to watch. Miss Buss directed the tumblers. V 0 L L E Y B A L L— Hack: Stossel, Tasch- ner. Dose, A. Mayer, Hoelseth, Guttenberg- er, Ceretto. Earl. Tur- ner, Nokes, Nelson. Second How: McDoug- all. Brucia, Nassau. Breni. LaBohm, Woel- fle, Englehart, Kersten, Yoxall. First Row: G. Mayer. M. Haiti, Grei- ner, Donniacuo, Watts, Eiclier, Farinola, Holst. Paye seventy-one BASKETBALL I’liis season the guards tried a new teeh- ni(|iie of zone defense, and it proved to he a valuable asset to the entire team. Paced by Arlene Maver with her excellent pivot shooting. Virginia LaBohm with her book shots, and Phyllis .Nelson with her out- standing guarding, the basketball team took second place at the annual playday held at Southside High School, winning two of its games and losing only to Long Beach. The girls wanted to challenge Malverne. which took first place, as they had a suspicion that they could score a victory, but the match could not be held because of schedule dif- ficulties. Miss Stevens HELD HOCKEY Coached by Miss Nollcr and captained by Ginny Cumin iskey. the field hockey honor team took third place honors at tin playday held at IMcpham. BASKETBALL Hack: Earl. E. Nelson, I . Nelson, Mayer, Stossel. McDoug- all. From: Cumin iskey. Hof. Stuart, Hiker. Ker- sten. HOCKEY S igals, kilt- redge, Cummiskey, Che- valier. Ker sten. Hiker, Earl. Carter, Beery, Jost, Schmidt, Poirot. Barr. Center: Hudolph. At the beginning of the season, the back- field was weak, but it improved greatly and defended the goal with extreme care. The team bad a strong forward line consisting of Helen Beery, Grace Kersten, Ginny Cuinmis- key. Jane Poirot, and Jo-Ann Svigals. They charged right up the field and never came back until a goal was scored. Dee Rudolf, goalie, did a masterful job of defending the goal from driving opposition. Through her alertness, many potential goals were averted. I he team met and overcame many powerful opponents, one of which was Baldwin. Page seventy-two BOWLING Overrunning the Sunrise Bowling Club on Wednesday afternoons were members of the Girls Bowling Club, under the instruction of M iss Noller. Mepham’s Bowlerettes learned the difference between strikes and spares, and bow to get them. Anyone can throw a bowling ball, but not many can attain the object of bowling—to knock the pins over. The girls who participated in this activity bad a very successful season, winning almost every interscholastic match. At the bowling playday, held on February 23, the honor team finished in second place, missing first place honors by only one point. At the play- day, Marlene Cummings, of Mepham, bad the highest average, while Grace Kersten and Lucille Giamatteo, both from Mepham, tied high games with 169. Although not widely publicized as a school sport, the enthusiasm shown for bowling illustrates its appeal as an extra-curricular activity among both tin boys and girls. It is expected that after the fine showing of this year's team many more girls will be out next year. BOWLING—Hack: Dyer. Gebert, Norton, Cummings, Dustin, Bruckner. With ball: Rode. agers are qualified, they coach practice games, thus receiving valuable knowledge about technical aspects of the sports. Us- ually, because of limited space, only one manager travels with the team to away games. Mats off to these girls who are so neces- sary to the organization of and co-operation in their respective activities. MANAGERS In every activity there must be unity, and schedules must click in clock like precision. Some individuals are directly responsible for these very necessary conditions in sports. These magicians are better known to us as managers. In girls sports these energetic bosses have many responsibilities. They must be well acquainted with the sport they supervise, as they frequently help the teachers to pick teams. There are usually four managers for each sport, two for the freshmen and sophomores and two for the juniors and seniors. During practices, managers must take the attend- ance and distribute equipment and check its return. It is of great importance that the equipment closet be checked and rechecked for damages and losses. Some times, if man- MANAGERS — Hack: Rucker, Stuart, Archery; Poirot. Bliss, Softball; June. Earl, Farinola, Ping Pong; Rasmussen. Brinsley. Volleyball; Gaug. Bas- ketball; Mayer. Fay. Tennis; Murawski, Carman, Badminton: Hirsch. Kersten. Hockey. Page seventy-three SOFTBALL Hack: Tnschner, Guttenherger, Mayer. Brem, Carter, Holseth. Second: Kersten, Jackson, Schmidt. First: Poirot. Donniacuo. PING PONG—Barr, Hof, Schultz, Holseth, Earl, Roth tein, Fay. TENNIS—Hack: Nelson, Stossel, McDougall. First: Gurney, LaBohm, Sheppard. SOFTBALL Softball has always been one of the popu- lar sports at Mephani, and this year was no exception, with over one hundred irls par- ticipating. Under the guidance of Miss Nol- ler, the girls’ softball teams slugged their way through one of the best seasons on record. The class teams, as well as the honor team led by Arlene Mayer, Madge Holseth, Grace Kersten, and Phyllis Carter, won the greater part of their games. The honor team, selected from the best of the class teams, also placed high in the playday held with other schools. BING BONG Quick and energetic are the words that best describe our girls’ ping pong team. Be- cause of their skill, the members of the team added a number of victories to their credit. At practice a system has been set up in- volving competition between the members. If one girl challenges another and wins, she moves one place up the ladder system, and the loser moves down. However, if the chal- lenger loses, she stays in her original place. The three best players arc Shirley Hof, Laurel Karl, and Elizabeth Fay. TENNIS Although tennis is probably one of the most difficult sports to play, the girls mas- tered it well and didn’t have much trouble in winning their matches during the season. The honor team from the fall tennis squad traveled to Hempstead l ake Park at the end of the season to participate in the play- day there. Mepham shared first place honors in a three-way tie with Lawrence and South Side High Schools. Miss Buss, instructor of the tennis team, played an important part in the success oi the spring squad. The team came out wTell in its playday and on the whole, it too, had a successful season. Page seventy-four ARCHERY Bull’s-eye! Mepham’s archers are on top again! The honor team, coached by Miss Minion and Miss Stevens, both newcomers to Mepham, and led by their high scorer, Jane Fogt, won second place at the archery play- day last fall. Jane was also second in per- sonal scoring honors. A new honor team was chosen in the spring, and was host to other schools when the playday came to Mepham. Others of this years’ top scorers were Audrey Stuart, Joan Rucker, Lucia Hofer, Sandra Bravshaw and Mary Dittmer. DANCING Ibis year, under the direction of Miss N oiler, the modern dance group learned many new patterns—interpretative dances to such folk songs as ‘’Jacob’s Ladder” and novelties as “Saturday Night in a Small Town” and ’’Row, Row, Row, Your Boat. as well as various ballet techniques involv- ing the waltz. Besides presenting a successful recital on April 11. before admiring parents, this am- bitious group traveled twice to Rockville Centre to participate with several other schools in dance workshops, where many new principles of choreography were ex- plained. BADMINTON Badminton, the fastest growing sport in America, is growing proportionately here at Mepham. Every Wednesday and Friday aft- ernoon between three and five P. M. during the fall season the gym was filled with future badminton champs. This participation con- tinued during the spring season. This fall the five girls seoring the most points were chosen as Honor Team. Nancy Blaner and Miriam Minerault comprised the doubles team while Joan Martin, Arlene Mayer and Valerie Harris took care of the singles. ARCHFRY Hofer, Rucker, Stuart, Fogt, Dittmer. DANCING Hack: Chevalier, Barri. Weiner, Schmidt, Riker. Second: Hammelman, Schickler, Weiss, Bravshaw. First: Barnard, Mayer, Murawski. BADMINTON Blaner. Minerault, G. Mayer, Martin, A. Mayer, Harris, Weher. Page seventy-five And truth is with the dreamer, persistent as the myriad light of stars. Florence E. Coates BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education is composed of two members from each of the four boards in the central high school district, working together for the advancement of social and intellectual training of Mcphain students. Giving a great deal of time to school prob- lems. they formulate and adopt policies for Mcphain, and see that these are carried out efficiently. The members, representing the taxpayers of their districts, are constantly working for further progress in education. Their educational standards are set high, and their efforts are rewarded because our school ranks among the highest in New York State. An outstanding accomplishment, this year, has been the procuring of a School Building Requirements Survey, which outlined plans for future building projects in the four dis- tricts. This survey was done by the Institute of Field Studies, Teachers College, Colum- bia University. This investigation reflects tin foresight shown by these public spirited citi- zens. Top: Merrick: Mr. B ok bin. Mrs. Gurney, Pres. Bellmore: Mr. Reinhart!, Mr. Meyer. Vice-Pros. N. Merrick: Mr. Jones, Mr. Nastasi. N. Bellmore: Mr. Short, Mr. Gunther. BOARD OFFICERS- Mr. Taylor, Clerk; Mrs. Bald- win. Treasurer; Mr. Visone, Counsel. Page seventy-eight Mr. Callioun ADMINISTRATORS A well run high school is one which is headed hy capable administrators who are aware of, and make provision for, the many problems confronting a school. We have such administrators in Mr. Sanford H. Calhoun, Supervising Principal and Mr. Eugene E. Hallenbeck, Assistant Supervising Principal. Upon completion of his course at Troy High School, Mr. Calhoun entered St. Law- rence University, where he was, among other things, a member of the College Glee Club and the St. Lawrence quartet. In 1935, after graduate work at Columbia University and several years’ experience, he became the first principal of Mepham High School. Since that time, his labor for the benefit of faculty and students has earned him the respect of all. He is ably assisted by Mr. Hallenbeck, who t also attended St. Lawrence University, and then completed further study at Columbia University. He is the person who checks on attendance, makes P.A. announcements, and supervises the scheduling of classes and exams. Mr. Hallenbeck Page seventy-nine 0000000« pe oooool L 0 '0060 Miss Carmichael Mr. Pritchard Mr. Alderfer RUTH C. CARMICHAEL, B.S. Art. Art Club adviser; New York State Teachers College at Buffalo, University of Buffalo. Columbia University GEORGE PRITCHARD, B.S. Chairman of Music Dept.; Ithaca College, New York University H. WALTON ALDERFER. B.A.. B.S.M.. M.M. Vocal Music; Bluffton College, Northwestern Uni- versity WILLIAM E. JAATINEN. B.S., M.A. Chairman of Commercial Dept.; Boston University, New York State Teachers College at Albany, Hofstra College, New York University CONRAD C. FRANCHINO, B.A.. M.A.. Ed.I) Commercial; St. John’s University, New York Uni- versity EDWARD G. GREBINAR, B.A. Commercial; Assistant coach of football; Ohio Uni- versity, New York University MILDRED E. KLAES, B.Sc.. M.A. Commercial; New York State Teachers College at Albany, Columbia University STEPHANIE J. LISOWSKI, B.A. Commercial; College of Saint Rose KATHRYN J. MacNAMARA, B.S. Commercial; adviser of Service Club; Elmira College MARION A. RICE, B.S., M.A. Chairman of English Dept.; Columbia University, University of Rochester, Oxford University ALICE BALL. B.A. English; Smith College, Harvard University ROBERT B. CARRUTHERS, B.A„ M.S. English: assistant adviser of Treasure Chest; Syracuse University CAROLYN FANNING, B.A. English; Elmira College JEAN FERRIS. B.A. English; New York State Teachers College at Albany, Newr York University, University of Hawaii Mr. Jaatinen Mr. Franchino Mr. Grehinar Miss Klaes Miss Rice M iss Fanning Miss Lisowski lira. Ball Miss Ferris Miss MacNamara JEAN C. GRIME, B.S. Mr. Carruthers English; New York University, University of No. Miss Grime Carolina, Columbia University Page eighty ADELE M. HYRKIN, B.A., M.A. English; adviser off Buccaneer; Hunter College. Columbia University, University of Miami ISABELLE A. KAMEL. B.A., M.A. Dramatics and Speech; adviser of Skull and Bones; New York State Teachers College at Albany, Emer- son College, Syracuse University, Columbia Uni- versity VIRGINIA H. SHAVER, B.A.. B.S. Librarian; adviser of Library Club; Hartwick Col- lege. New York State Teachers College at Geneseo, New York State Teachers College at Oneonta LINA SPAULDING, B.A. English; Kipon College. University of Wisconsin MARIE YANERELLA. B.A.. M.A. English: adviser of B- Club; College of New Ro- chelle, Columbia University FRANK I). GARDNER, B.S. Chairman of Physical Education Dept.; coach of wrestling, freshman baseball; Franklin and Marshall College HILDA B. BARTELS, R.N., B.S. Health; sponsor of Junior Red Cross; Massachusetts General Hospital. New York University HELGA BUSS, B.S. Physical Education; coach of tennis, volleyball, soft- hall. and tumbling; New’ York State Teachers College at Cortland ROSEMARY KOZSIDY. B.S., M.S. Health: coach of cheerleading: Rochester Dental Dispensary MICHAEL LUREL, B.S., M.S. Physical Education; coach of cross country, baseball. J.V. basketball, Ithaca College CLAIRE N. NOLLER. B.S.. M.A. Chairman of Girls’ Physical Education Dept.; coach of hockey, basketball, and volleyball; New York State Teachers College at Cortland. New York University NICHOLAS A. SABETTO. B.S. Physical Education; coach of football and track; Springfield College CAROLYN STEVENS. B.S. Health; New York State Teachers College at Cortland SHIRLEY A. WALLACE. B.S., M.A. Chairman of Home Economics Dept.; adviser of Sugar and Spice Club: Pratt Institute. Columbia University Miss Hyrkin Miss Spaulding Miss Bartels Miss Ramel Mi ss A a nartdl a M iss Buss M iss Shaver Mr. Gardner Mrs. Kozsidy JOAN CROWLEY. B.S. Home Economics; College of St. Elizabeth Mr. Lurel Miss Stevens Miss Noller M rs. Wallace Mr. Sabetto Miss Crow ley Page cighty-one Mr. Cadro Miss Winheim Mrs. While Mr. Jacoby Mr. Schneider Mr. Gover Miss Pearlnian Miss Berwind Miss Nickerson Mr. Weaver Mr. Schour Mr. Thompson Mr. Conley Mr. Perrine Mr. Tennant BURTON R. CADRO, B.S., M.A. Chairman of Industrial Arts Dept.; adviser of Graphic Arts Club; New York Slate Teachers Col- lege at Buffalo, New York University DONALD S. GOVER Industrial Arts: New York State Teachers College at Buffalo; New York University HENRY SCHOUR. B.S. Industrial Arts; adviser of Radio Club; New York State Teachers College at Oswego MARGARET WINHEIM, B.A., M.A. Chairman of Language Dept.; adviser of Spanish Club; St. Joseph’s College, Columbia University, Brooklyn Teachers College ESTHER A. PEARLMAN. B.A., M.A. Language. English; adviser of French Club; Cornell University DONALD F. THOMPSON. B.A. Language, English; adviser of Press Club; Niagara University, New' York State Teachers College at Albany FELICE G. WHITE. B.A., M.A. Language, English; Russell Sage College, Columbia University AGNES M. BERWIND, B.S., M.A. Chairman of Social Studies Dept.; St. Lawrence Uni- versity. Columbia University JAMES CONLEY, B.A., M.A. Social Studies; New' York State Teachers College at Albany EMANUEL R. JACOBY, B.A., M.A., LL.B. Social Studies; College of the City of New York, Harvard University, Columbia University RUTH E. NICKERSON, B.A.. M.A. Social Studies; adviser of B- Club; New York State Teachers College at Albany; Cornell University WILLIAM T. PERRINE, B.S., M.S. Social Studies; St. Lawrence University, Syracuse University ERNEST J. SCHNEIDER. JR.. B.S., M.S. Social Studies; adviser of Junior Class, coach of bowling; St. John’s University RAYMOND V. WEAVER. B.S., M.A. Social Studies; St. Lawrence University, Columbia University HERMAN A. TENNANT, B.S., M.A. Chairman of Mathematics Dept.: Hobart College, New York University Page eighty-two JESSE KNIGHT, B.S„ M.A. Mathematics; Columbia University SANFORD J. LIVINGSTON. B.A.. M.A., LL.B. Mathematics; coach of tennis; New York State Teach- ers College at Al! any, Albany Law School STANLEY W. VERSOCKL B.S. Mathematics; coach of basketball; St. Lawrence Uni- versity. New York University JOHN W. CARR, B.S.. M.A. Chairman of Science Dept.; Director of Community College; Alfred University. New York University JOHN J. COYLE, Ph.B.. M.S. Science; adviser of Photography Club; Muhlenberg College, Buekueil University SALVATOR W. GIORDANO, B.A.. M.A. Science; adviser of Biology Club; Columbia Univer sity ANTHONY YENERALO, B.S„ M.A. Science; adviser of Senior Class and Public Address Committee; Manhattan College, Columbia University FREDERICK H. STUNT, B.A.. M.A. Director of Student Personnel Service; Manager of extracurricular activities, adviser of Treasure Chest and House of Representatives; New York State Teach- ers College at Albany, Columbia University Mr. Knight Mr. Carr Mr. Yeneralo Mr. Livingston Mr. Coyle Mr. Stunt Mr. Versocki Mr. Giordano Miss Halladay MARGARET HALLADAY. B.A.. M.A. Student Personnel Service; New York State Office Staff: Miss Cooper. Mrs. Richter, Miss Mangels, Miss Miller, Miss Strohschnilter. Page eighty-three CUSTODIANS If you have ever wondered who keeps the building and grounds in such excellent con- dition. you can look to the hard working janitorial staff. Working late at night, they repair the “damage” after such activities as dances, plays, concerts, wrestling meets and football and basketball games. Using his wide experience, Mr. Piper, the head custo- dian. directs the other members of the staff. This year their work was increased by the advent of several heavy snows. Even with their heavy load they give a helping hand to all who ask. The seniors take this opportunity to thank Mr. Piper and his staff for their fine work in keeping Mepham High School so neat and clean. It was indeed a pleasure for the class of 1949 to study and work in such well kept rooms. Hack: Costello. Crooks, Steiniger, Boos, Kumpa. Guidon. Front: Schwarz, Liese, Astc, Gillen, Dinger, Piper CAFETEHIA Nutritious, tasty, and yet economical arc the meals that are served in McphanTs cafe- teria. All the menus are carefully planned by Miss Margaret Hcsslink. McphanTs dietitian, who combines variety with nutrition. Fresh vegetables and fruits, used in the preparation of these appetizing lunches, are supplied by nearby farms, while only the best grade of freshly cut meat is used. With the help of students, fresh milk is served daily also. Working in unison day after day, in untir- ing efforts, the cafeteria staff prepares the tremendous amount of food that is needed to satisfy the numerous and ever increasing demands of the student body and teachers for an enjoyable lunch. Is it any wonder Mepham students are very healthy? Hesslink, Olsen, Hogan. Dolce, Marsoner Page eighty-four • • AS WE REMEMBER . II there is one thing about school that we II always remember it is our faculty, ami long after the lessons they taught are forgotten, we II he able to identify them by their sayings. So here they are: Mr. Alderfcr “Think pitch” Mj Ball Isn't that nice! ’ Miss Bartels.................................“Now what’s the matter with you?” li Brrwiml “Repeat to yourself—” Miss Buss................................................... “One minute, people” Mr. Cadro “Get to work” Mr. Calhoun ... “Step into my office” Miss Carmichael Make sure you have right angles!” Carr Look W hat I’vr dour Mr. Carruthers............................................“What’s your problem?” Mr. Conley .................................. II you don I know. a k que.-tion? ’ Mr. Coyle...............................“The formula for water is iiaych’ 2 O” Miss Crowley.. ...“Will the noisy hoys please come after school?” Mia® Fanning “Quiet down, people! Ferris. “Be specific!” Mr. Franchino .... Ignorance of the law is no excuse!” Mr. Gardner ..........................“Your story touches my heart” Mr. Giordano ..... “Quiet! Mr. Cover...........................“It isn t what you do; it’s how you do it” Mr. Grehinar “Keep the noise down to a roar, please” Miss Grime.............................................“Hurry up! Do it pronto!” Miss Halladay....................................................“May I help you!” Mr. Hallenheck “Attention please!” Miss Hyrkin “The next issue of tin ‘Buc’ must he better” Mr. Jaatinen “Anyone can do bookkeeping, once he learns!” Mr. Jacoby.................................................“Euripides, I fixadese” Miss Klaes “Stop fiddling with the machines, people” Mr. Knight .......................................... (Hi! yeah, that’s right Mrs. Kozsidy............................................“Open your mouth wide” Miss Lisowski “Now just listen!” Mr. Livingston................................“We simply have to save time” Mr. lurd “Dadgum it! Miss MaeNamara.............................................................“Gosh!” Miss Nickerson “Let me a that again Miss Noller........................................... “Get rid of that gum!” Miss Pearlman............................................“Jamais, jamais, jamais!” Mr. Perrine.................................................“—more maps!” Mr. Pritchard.......................“Twirlers! for $% sake, get in step!” Miss Hamel..............................“Now don't he nervous, just act natural” Miss Rice....................................“Let me explain what this means” Mr. Sabetto.................................................“Lap the field, boys!” Mr. Schneider..............................................................“That’s rugged!” Mr. Schour.................................................................“That’s all!” Miss Shaver.................................................“These people!” Mrs. Spaulding “Silence! What do you think this is. a democracy?” Miss Stevens..............................................“All right, girls” Mr. Stunt “Have a seat” Mr. Tennant “W ould you like to joint the ‘red neck’ club?” Mr. Thompson “Anyone can do the Latin” Mr. Versocki..................................“How can anyone he so stupid!” Miss W allace.................................................................“I’m waiting!” Mr. Weaver.....................“My garbage man makes more money than I do” Mrs. W hite....................................................“—and use adverbs!” Miss Winheini...............“There will he a short test; don’t bother studying” Miss anerella............................... That’s enough now, people!” Mr. Yeneralo.....................................“Come on. knock it off, hoys” Page eighty-five FALL AND WINTER VAKSITY SCHEDULES FOOTBALL 14 Sewanhaka 6 Mepham 13 Hicksvillc .. 0 7 Rivcrliead . 0 Mepham .... 6 Lawrence 19 Mepham () M incola 13 Mepham 22 Central 7 Mepham 20 Baldwin 12 WRESTLING Mepham 32 Long Beach ... 8 Mepham 42 (teeanside ... 0 Mepham 31 Fortv Fort. Pa ... 8 37 Central ...10 Mepham 31 Amity ville 8 Mepham 41 Bergen Co., N. J. ... 5 Mepham 29 Bay Shore Providence. 11.1. 12 Mepham 32 ... 6 Mepham 33 Baldwin ... 5 Mepham 33 Riverhead ... 5 Mepham .... 28 Lancaster, Pa 8 Mepham 31 Norfolk, Va ... 5 Also won Long Island and S.S.A.L. Cham- pionships for the twelfth consecutive season. All-time record—Won 116, Lost 1 X-COUNTRY 17 Chaminadc 38 23 Sewanhaka ..... 32 16 Central 39 18 Oceanside 37 19 Riverhead 36 19 Malvernc 36 Mepham 15 West hurv 40 BASKETBALL Mepham 31 Southside 37 32 Central 31 38 (Iceanside 35 Mepham 31 Lawrence 33 Mepham 46 Baldwin ... 48 Mepham 31 Freeport 37 36 Norwich . 42 19 Sewanhaka 34 37 Lvnbrook 25 Mepham 35 Hempstead 41 61 Riverhead 22 40 Central 37 35 Lawrence 39 44 Baldwin 43 39 Freeport 40 52 Troy, N. Y 48 44 Sewanhaka 36 Mepham 37 Hempstead 44 Page eighty-six CLASS WILL We, llie Class of 1949, being sound in mind and body, do hereby will and bequeath our worldly goods and talents to our successors as we depart from these hallowed halls into the outer world. To Mr. Yeneralo we leave a jar of vanishing cream to help erase the wrinkles we have put on his brow. JOHN ALMBERG leaves his slick hair comb to Paul Barrett ... Jr. Band 1; Sr. Band 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1; Operetta 1. ARTHUR ANDERSON leaves his quiet ways to Robert Strauss . . . Andrew Jackson High School 1, 2, 3. RUTH ANDERSON steps out silently .. . DAWN ANDRUS leaves her talent for decoration to Ueah Daxiel . . . Hempstead High School 1, 2; Orchestra 3, 4; Dance Band 4; French Club 3, 4; Treasure Chest 4; Sr. Sales 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Chairman, Decoration Committee Sr. Ball 4. DONALD ARALDI leaves his mathematical mind to “Unde Gus” . . . ELINOR ARKY leaves Spanish Club regretfully .. . Spanish Club 4; Sr. Sales 4; Coaching, Skull and Bones 4. JOHN ARNOLD leaves bis football gear to a deserv- ing freshman . . . Baseball J.V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Wrestling J.V. 2, Varsity 3, 4; Football J.V. 2, Var- sity 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. ALLEN ASHDOWN leaves the girls still sighing . . . Hempstead High School 1, 2; Basketball 3, Man- ager 4; Cross Country 4; Baseball J.V. 2, 3, Varsity 4; Chairman, Cloakroom Committee, Sadie Hawkins Dance 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. LITA BAILEY leaves her lyrical soprano voice to Georgine Seibert . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 3, 4: Oper- etta 3; B- Club 1; Sugar and Spice Club 1; Sports’ Night 1. 2. NINA BAILEY leaves her thick books to Robert Valenti . . . Sports’ Night 1, 2. EDITH BARLEY leaves being called Jeannette . . . Jr. Band 1; Sr. Band 2, 3, 4: Band Committees 2, 3; Photography Club 1; Sports Night 1. JEANETTE BARLEY leaves with fond memories of high school . . . Photography Club 3. DOROTHY BARNARD leaves her intelligence to some freshman ... Glee Club 1; B- Club 1; Biology Club 2, 3, Secy. 4; Dance Committees 3. 4; Sr. Sales 4; Dancing 3, 4; Softball 3; Basketball 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN BATSCHE leaves her position on the cheer- leading squad to Helen Beery ... Jr. Twirlers 2; B2 Club 1; Sugar and Spice Club 1, 2; J.V. Cheer- leading 3, Varsity 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3. ELLEN BAUSCHMANN leaves her bangs to the rille team ... Jr. Band 1; Sr. Band 2, 3; Dance Com- mittees 4; Vollevball 3, 4; Softball 3; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3. ROBERT BECK leaves his shyness to Larry Bauer . . . Sayville High School 1, 2, 3. PATRICIA BEERY leaves her wide smile and dim- ples to Betty Murawski . . . Mineola High School 1, 2, 3; Sr. Committees 4. DORINDA BEGLEY leaves wishing she was named Doris ... Dorchester High School 1; Sports’ Night 2. NANCY BLANER leaves Mepham minus a hard worker . . . Honor Society 4; Service Club 3, 4; Leaders’ (dub 3, 4; Buccaneer 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Sr. Sales 4; Badminton 4; Basketball 4; Sports’ Night 2, 3. 1. ERNEST BLOORE leaves his 6'Y' to George Young . . . Hempstead High School 1, 2; Basketball J.V. 3, Varsity 4; Tennis 3, 4. GEORGE BOETTGER leaves his roller skates to Rosemarie Snowe (if they fit) ... Sr. Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Sr. Band Committees 2, 3; Varsity “M” 2. 3, 4. KENNY BOKLAN leaves his muscles to Conrad Sigloch . . . Skull and Bones 3, Treasurer 4; Sr. Committees 3. 4; Sr. Planning Committee 3, 4: Foot- ball J.V. 1, 2, Varsity 3. 1; Wrestling J.V. 1. Varsity 2, 3, 4; Swimming 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. LUCY BOLT leaves worn out from rowing at the senior picnic . . . Pop Concert 3; French (dub 4; Art Club 4; Library Club 3, 4; Skull and Bones 4; Sr. Planning Committee 4; Sr. Play 4: Dance Com- mittee 3, 4; Sports’ Night 3, 4; Archery 3, 4; ANNA BOOS leaves her German dictionary to Jeanne Lemyre . . . Jr. Band 1. 2; Sr. Band 3. 4; Sr. Band Committee 3; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3; Stunts 4. GEORGE BOWDEN leaves speeding toward Adel- phi College . . . Jamaica High School 1. 2; House of Representatives 4; Buccaneer 4; Treasure Chest 4; Sr. Sales 4; Track 3; Football 3; U. S. Navy. LOUIS BRANTMEYER leaves his artistic ability to Pat Norton . . . Dance Committee 4; Buccaneer 3, Art Editor 4; Bowling 4. MARY’ BRENNAN leaves for Boston . . . Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3. ELIZABETH BRENNER leaves still sticking safety pins into the senior Thespians . . . Orchestra 2. 3, 4; Art Club 1; French Club 3, 4; Sr. Play Committee 4. JOHN BRUNNING leaves still running . . . Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 2. BARBARA BURNS leaves her talent with the clari- net to Helen Daw son . . . Sr. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orches- tra 2, 3, 4; B2 Club 2; Dance Committees 3, 4; Sports’ Night 2; Varsity M” 1. 2, 3, 4. HELEN Bl BROUGHS leaves through the front door . . . Photography Club 4; Service Club; Treas- ure Chest 4. BOB BURY leaves his athletic achievements to Mepham’s “Hall of Fame” . . . Honor Society 4; Football J.V. 1. Varsity 2, 3, 4, P. G.; Wrestling 2, 3, 4, P.G.; Track 1, 2; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4, P.G. (Continued on page 89) Page eighty-seven “JAHN § OLLIER AGAIN” A slogan signifying a service created to excel in all things pertaining to yearbook design and engraving. We have found real satisfaction in pleas- ing you, the yearbook publisher, as well as your photographer and your printer. JAHN OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. Page eighty-eight 817 W. WASHINGTON BLVD.. CHICAGO 7. ILL DOROTHY CARLSON leaves her Monde hair to Joan Dunnett ... Glee Club 1; Pop Concert 4; Serv- ice Club 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4. RUTH MAY CARMAN leaves the decorations for all the banquets to Miss Carmichael ... Sr. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman, Refreshment Committees 3, 4; Banquet Decorations 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 2; Bad- minton Manager 3. 4; Sr. Band Committees 3. 4; Sr. Sales 4; Sports’ Night 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 4. EILEEN CARPENTER leaves silently . . . JAMES CARTER leaves Phyllis to carry on the family name ... Lawrence High School 1,2; Graphic Arts Club 4. YVONNE CHEVALIER leaves memories of her “hot temper” to Mr. Versocki .. . Sr. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Pop Concert 3; Biology Club 2; French Club. Vice-President 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Sr. Planning Committees 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 4; Dancing 3; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 1, 3, 4. BOB CHRISTIANSEN leaves his managerial ability to Boh Israel . . . Glee Club 1; Wrestling. Manager, J.V. 2, Varsity 3, 4; Baseball Scorekeper 3, 4. VIRGINIA CLARK leaves her ambiguous words to anyone who wants to have fun . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Treasure Chest 3, Ed. 4; Bucca- neer 3, Business Manager 4; Press Club Ed. 4; B- Cluh 1, 2, 3, President 4; Co-Chairman Sr. Sales 4; Library Club 3, Secy. 4; Skull and Bones 4; French Club 3, 4; Co-chairman Decorations Jr. Prom 3; Dance Committees 4; Sr. Play Properties 4: Biology Club President 2; Photography Club Treas. 3; Sports’ Night 1, 2; Leaders’ Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. ESTELLE COBB leaves still cutting out snowflakes . . . Glee Club 1; Art Club 3. 4; Chairman, Decora- tions, Sr. Ball 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Sports’ Night 2; Operetta 1. FLORENCE COOK leaves her athletic ability to Ginny LaBohm . . . Leaders’ Club I, 2; Coaches Club 3, 4; Softball 1, 2; Volleyball 1. 2. 3; Hockey 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 4. JAMES COOKE leaves his public speaking ability to Joyce Perry . . . Choir 4; Sr. Play Committee 4; Wrestling 3. FRANK COONS leaves his crew-cut to Billy Schick- ler . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2; Jr. and Sr. Planning Committee 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Chairman. Cleanup Committee, Sr. Ball 4; Wrestling J.V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Football J.V. 2, 3; Cross Country 4; Varsity “M” 4. PI ERR I] COSTE leaves with a genial personality ... Chess Club 1; House of Representatives 2; Skull and Bones Play 4; Dance Committees 4; Wrestling 2. 3, 4. (Continued on page 91) SCHNEIDER AND SON THE ROYAL SCARLET STORE The Oldest Business In Bellmore BELLMORE, L. I. Phone Wantagh 2-0867 Established 1888 RAND RADIO Sales - Service Records - Refrigeration Television - Radio Repairs 223 Bedford Avenue BELLMORE, L. I. Wantagh 2-1940 COHEN'S Department Store BELLMORE, L. I. Wantagh 2-0324 Page eighty-nine Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 1949 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF BELLMORE BEDFORD WINE AND LIQUOR STORE | BEST WISHES OF H. R. BAER STORE Phone: Wantagh 2-0268 320 Bedford Ave. BELLMORE, N. Y. Bellmore 5 t and 10$ VILLAGE PHARMACY AUGUST FREITAG, Prop. Bedford Ave., Cor. Wilson Ave. BELLMORE, L. I., N. Y. Phone: Wantagh 2-1329 Witte Reimer DELICATESSEN Home Cooking Bird’s-Eye Frosted Foods “WE CATER” 105 Bedford Ave. BELLMORE, L. I. Wantagh 2-1496 Page ninety WILLIAM CRACCO leaves with Vito . . . U. S. Army. MARLENE CRUGNALE leaves still talking in Miss Winheim’s class ... Jr. Hand 2; B2 Club 2, 3; French Club 4; Spanish Club 4; Photography (dub 4; Dance Committees 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3. MARLENE CUMMINGS leaves her long finger nails to Ginny Stegeman . . . Skull and Hones 4; Art Club 2, 3; Service Club 3. 4; B2 Club 1; Treas- ure Chest 4; Howling 4; Archery 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Sr. Play 4. VIRGINIA CUMMISKEY leaves her place in Honor Society for another ambitious person . . . Glee Club 1; Honor Society 4; Bnccaneer 3. Girls’ Sports Ed. 4; Treasure Chest 4; Coaches Club 3, 4; Leaders Club 1, 2; Service (dub. Secy. 3, 4; Sr. Play Pro|� - erties 3; House of Representatives 4; Dance Com- mittees 3, 4; Chairman. Invitations Sr. Hall 4; Cheer- leading J.V. 3. Varsity 4; Hockey 1, 2. 3. 4; olley- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Haskethall 1. 2, 3. 4; Tennis 3.4; Gold Key 4; Varsity “M” 4; Library Club 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4. ANTHONY’ CUOMO leaves duck bunting in the library . . . House of Representatives 2, 3. 4; Dance Committees 4. JOAN DOLCE leaves as the only one who can’t knit . . . Glee (dub I: Press (dub 4; Service Club 4; Hadminton 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 2. 3; Dance Com- mittees 3, 4. RALPH DONNELLY' leaves his A1 Jolson act to Stuart Cooper . . . Skull and Hones 3, 4; Chess Club 2; Glee Club 1; Pop Concert 2, 3, 4; Dance Commit- tees 4; Huccaneer 1. 2, 3. VELNETTE DONNIACUO leaves as the “Honey” of the sixth period gym class . . . Twirling J.V. 1, 2, 3; B- Club 1; Leaders’ Club 3, 4; Softball 1, 3; Volleyball 4; Basketball 2. TOM DUGGAN leaves bis football uniform to Herb Henery . . . Football J.V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Basket- ball J.V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4. ANTHONY’ DUNN leaves his red hair to Florence Weber . . . Wrestling J.V. 1. 2. JAMES DUNN leaves his track shoes to A1 Knyff .. . Football J.V. 2; Cross County 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4; Basketball J.V. 2, Varsity 3, 4; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. PAT DUNN leaves as this year’s last Dunn ... Glee Club 1; Sports’ Night 1. 2. 3. GEORGE EAGLE leaves the Huccaneer in the lurch for a new printer . . . Jr. Hand 1; House of Repre- sentatives 3; Buccaneer 4; General Chairman of G.O. Committee 3, 4. MARILYN EBERT leaves Mrs. Ball happy ... Jr. Hand 1. (Continued on page 92) ................ BELLMORE | FUNERAL HOME | JOHN J. MICHALEK I IRVING'S HARDWARE STORE Tools - Builders Hardware Sapolin - Paints Garden Supplies Phone: Wantagh 2-2240 103 Bedford Ave. BELLMORE, N. Y. Director Hubert's Hobbycrafts 400 Bellmore Ave. BELLMORE, L. I. Phone: Wantagh 2-0312 9 Pettit Place BELLMORE, N. Y. 7m ni mi 11 ............................................................... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.......... •ll••l•lll••l••l■lll••lll■••••■••l mi......... mi •••l■•l■lll•llll 1111111111111111 ■ n mi linn ■ Page ninety-one MARY EDWARDS leaves still jangling her charm bracelet . . . DORIS EICHER leaves her cheering togs to “Chic” James . . . Glee Club 1; Service Club 3, 4; Sr. Planning Committee 1: Co-Chairman Jr. Prom 3; Cheerleading Varsity 2, 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1. 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4. FRANK EIXENBOGEN leaves his journalistic ability to Dick Mansell . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, All-State Choir 2; Stamp Club 1; Press Club 3; Buccaneer 1, 2, News Ed. 3. Ed. 4; House of Repre- sentatives 2; P.A. Committee 3, 4; Dance Com- mittees 4; Football Manager J.V. 2. 3, Varsity Man- ager 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Manager J.V. 2; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. FRED ENGSTROM leaves Mr. Tennant his old algebra book . . . Glee Club 1. MIKE EPSTEIN leaves still saying uthay fella!” . . . Treasure Chest 4; Photography Club 2. 4; P.A. Committee 4; Buccaneer 1, 2, 3; Senior Com- mittees 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Football Man- ager 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3. 4; Varsity “M” 4. RUTH FABER leaves to become a nurse . . . French Club 4; Chairman. Program Committee. Sports’ Night 4. POLLA FISTER leaves with Syracuse in mind . . . Jr. Twirling 2, 3; Sr. Twirling 4; Varsity “M” 4. JANE FOGT leaves her enthusiasm for archery to Mary Dittmer . . . Orchestra 1. 2; Operetta 1, 2; Twirling 2; Biology Club 2, Secy. 3; Dance Com- mittees 3, 4; Archery 2, 3, 4. DOLORES FOX leaves Mepham laughing . . . Brooklyn High School 1, 2, 3. ROBERT FREYER leaves his fiddle to Bertha Harri . . . Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4; Sr. Band 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Jr. and Sr. Planning Committee 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Chess Club 2; Honor Society 4; Varsity “M” 4. CHARLES FRIZZELLE leaves Mepham memories of his excellent track career . . . Track 1, 2, 3, 4, P.G.; Varsity UM” 2, 3, 4, P.G. BETTY GALLACHER leaves her pleasant dis- position to some harried freshman . . . B2 Club 1; Glee Club 1; Ping Pong 1; Sports’ Nigbt 1, 2. 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 2. 3; Dance Committee 4. BETTY GAUG leaves her sunny disposition . . . Biology Club 3. 4; Photography Club 3; Manager Volleyball 3; Dance Committee 4; Sports’ Night 1,3. HENRY GO BETZ leaves his ability to sell year- books to his brother Jimmy . . . Chairman tickets, Harvest Moon Ball 4; Sr. Sales Committee 4; F'oot- ball J.V. I. Varsity 3, 4; Wrestling J.V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Track J.V. 1, 2; Varsity “M” 3, 4. (Continued on page 93) MEADOWBROOK LUMBER AND EQUIPMENT CORP. Everything for Building Anything SUNRISE HIGHWAY - BELLMORE, N. Y. Tel.: Wantagh 2-0750 ................................................... in l■l■ll|||||•||•|•|||||||||||||||| •111111111111 ni ni •••••i | min ||,,||| mu, |,nillll| mm Page ninety-two BELLMORE LIQUOR STORE BELLMORE, N Y. 7 Grand Avenue L-1506 Phone: Wantagh 2-0444 I j REX FOOD MARKET | 104 Bedford Avenue BELLMORE, L. I. Tel. Wantagh 2-1236 Self-Service of Fresh Top Quality Meats and Dairy | | Products. Also frosted foods, i Bellmore Electrical Contractors Licensed Electricians Electrical Fixtures Commercial - Industrial Residential Wiring - Oil Burners | WIRE FOR US - WE WIRE FOR YOU Tel.: Wantagh 2-2099 : 5 East Grand Avenue Bellmore. L. I. I BEST WISHES SULLIVAN'S INN Sunrise Highway BELLMORE, L. I. JOEL GOLD leaves his sense of humor . . . Press Club 1; Buccaneer 3. 4. Sports Ed. 4; Senior Com- mittees 3, 4; Home Room Secy. 4; Baseball J.V. I, 2, Varsity 3, 4. LORETTA GOODMAN leaves her bottle opener to next year’s Pepsi-Cola Committee . . . Glee Club 1; Service Club 4; Buccaneer 3. 4; Leaders’ Club 4; Senior Committee 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 4; Sports’ Night Committee 3. AL GRAF leaves his accurate passing ability in football to Greg Maushart . . . Wrestling 1; Football J. V. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Baseball J.V. 1, 2. Varsity 3, 4, P.G.: Varsity “M” 3. 4. P.G. DOMINICK GRAZIANO leaves Mr. Jacoby puzzled hut happy . . . BERT GREEN leaves his smooth dancing to Miles Portman . . . Sr. Band 2; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Cross Country 3; Football 4; Varsity “M” 3. 4. HAROLD GREENWOOD leaves his parking space to Billy Edgar . . . OTTO GROSS leaves with the baker and the candle- stick maker . . . FRANK GUNN leaves his melodious tenor sax to Herbie Schulte . . . Sr. Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; All-State Band 2. 3, 4; Sr. Band Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 2, President 3, Sergeant-at-arms 4; Chess Club 2; Sr. Committees 3,4; Co-Chairman Decorations, Harvest Moon Ball; Treasure Chest 4; Sr. Sales 4; Varsity “M” 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN GLRNEY leaves her executive ability to Beatrice Lehan . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, Press Agent 4; Biology Club 2; Press Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 1. 2. 3; Coaches’ Club 3. 4; Library Club 3, 4; Jr. and Sr. Planning Committee 3, 4; Sr. Sales Committee 1; Treasure Chest 3; Buccaneer 1. 2. Headline Ed. 3. News Ed. 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 2, 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, Ass’t. Manager 4; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. MADGE GUTAI leaves her chemistry hook to Mr. Carr . . . Flushing High School 1. 2. 3. M R ANNE HA LI) leaves her infectious giggle to Lee Green . . . GEORGE HAPPE leaves still trying to explain that his name isn’t “Happy” . . . Orchestra 1; Radio Club 2; Track 1. 2. TED HARDY leaves his blaring trumpet to an entering freshman . . . Sr. Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Orches- tra 1. 2. 3; Dance Band 2; Cross Country 3, 4; Ping Pong 3. 4; Track 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. (Continued on jHige 95) Page ninety-three BELLMORE SUGAR BOWL The Store That Has So Much Ice Cream - Soda - Candy - Stationery • • LUNCHEONETTE AND BAKERY Our Cake is Delicious • • 719 Bellmore Avenue BELLMORE, N. Y. Phone: Wantagh 2-0112 Page ninety-four RICHARD HARRINGTON leaves his coffin (sarrusophone case, thal is) to the nearest cemetery . . . Sr. Rand 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; All-State Rand 3, 4; Photography Club 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 2; Co- Chairman. Ticket Committee 4; Treasure Chest 4; Dance Committee 3, 4; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. GEORGE HART leaves Me pham’s hallowed halls in his Ford . . . Glee Club 1. EDDIE HAYDEN leaves at eighty miles an hour with ? . . . Sr. Committees 3, 4; Rifle Team 1; Football J.V. 1. TOM HAYES leaves coach minus a good end . . . Valley Stream High School I. 2; Track 3, 4; Foot- ball 4; Row ling 4; Varsity “M” 4. PEGGY HEESCH leaves her scholastic ability to Robby Schickler . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Press Club 4; Spanish Club 3; Sec’y 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Sr. Sales Committee 4; Coaches Club 4; Leaders’ Club 3; Ping Pong 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. FRED HELF leaves his naive manner to Ray O’Shaughnessy . . . Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. JOHN HILLMAN leaves happy that Jane is leaving too . . . Biology Club 2, 3; Skull and Rones 3; Sr. Sales Committee 4. MADGE HOELSETH leaves driving a load of kids home in her car . . . Stamp Club 1, 2; Photography Club I, 2; Sr. Committee 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; HEST WISHES OF BART MARINO CO. 250 Pettit Avenue BELLMORE, L. I. Wantagh 2-0673 (Continued on pafte 98) MAX DOBLER Tinsmith Sheet Metal Work 242 Pettit Avenue BELLMORE, L. I. Business Tel: Wantagh 2-0875-W Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball L 2, 3, 4; Ping Pong 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 1, 2. STEVE HORNSTEIN leaves his racket (tennis that is) to Ross Rear . . . Photography Club 1; Ping Pong Club 3,4; Treasure Chest 1; Sr. Sales 4; Honor Society 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4; House of Representa- tives 3, 4. WALLY HOWITT leaves his skill in art to Dale Rode . . . Graphic Arts 2; Ruccaneer 4; Treasure Chest 4; Track 1, 2; Rasketball 2. JOHN HI RER gives his ping pong paddle back to Mr. Livingston . . . Glee Club 1; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Ping Pong 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3. MAURICE HURSCHER departs with his hair still flopping in the breeze . . . Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2; Dance Rand 3, 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4. ANNE HURLEY' leaves her lack of height to Maureen Gallacher . . . R- Club 1; Archery 1, 2; Dancing 3. ARTIE HUTTON leaves sixth period gym minus his high basketball scores . . . Orchestra L 2; Sr. Sales Committee 4; Rasketball J.V. 3; Raseball Manager Varsity 3. ELIZABETH IMP leaves her sister Gertrude to carry on . . . Sugar and Spice (dub 3; Sports Night 2. 3, 4. Telephone: Wan. 2-2440 WYCKOFF and BECK REAL ESTATE 220 Pettit Avenue BELLMORE, L. I. Bellmore Meat Market FRED B. BETZAG SON High Grade Meats Poultry and Provisions 206 Bedford Avenue BELLMORE, N. Y. Page ninety-five BEST WISHES of FREYER'S QUALITY BAKERY 109 Bedford Avenue, Bellmore Plumbing and Heating Kitchen Appliances FRANK SETTE 203 Sunrise Highway BELLMORE, N. Y. NEWBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION General Contractors Alterations - Garages Sand - Gravel - Topsoil 3 Kenneth Avenue BELLMORE, N. Y. Phone: Wantagh 2-1405-J Ida and Barney Cunningham Your Hosts MEET ME AT THE GRAND TAVERN “The Little Bar” 430 Grand Avenue BELLMORE, L. I. Wantagh 2-1035 Page ninety-six Drake Yarrow Liquors Bellmore’s Leading Liquor Store Free Delivery Anywhere 214 Pettit Avenue BELLMORE, N. Y. (opp. R. R. Station) Wan. 2-2288 THE BELLMORE BOWL Under New Management JOHN STEIGERWALD, Prop. 6 BEAUTIFUL ALLEYS Dining Room Now Open 21 GRAND AVENUE - BELLMORE, L. L Tel.: Wantagh 2-1653 SMITH BROS. Bellmore Sweet Shoppe 202 Pettit Avenue BELLMORE, N. Y. Phone: Wantagh 2-0519 IDA'S STATIONERY STORE 432 Grand Avenue BELLMORE, L. I. Page ninety-seven HENRY IRWIN leaves his taste for ice cream to Miss Hesslink . . . Ping Pong 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Rifle Team 3. AL JACKSON leaves his suit of armor to anyone who can climb into it ... Jr. Rand 1; Sr. Committees 4; Skull and Rones 4; Ping Pong 3, 4. JERRY JAKES leaves “Agnes”, his car. to his brother John . . . Entered 4 48; French Club 4; Skull and Rones 4; Sr. Planning Committee 4; Buccaneer 4; Sr. Play 4; Co-Chairman Sr. Sales Committee 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Cross Country 4. REGGIE JEDIER0WSK1 leaves his curve ball to Rov Wistrand . . . Baseball J.V. 2, Varsity 3. 4; Basketball J.V. 2. 3, Varsity 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. WALTER JOHNSON leaves still explaining that Diane is not his sister . . . House of Representatives I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Sr. Planning Committee 4; Sr. Sales Committee 4; Football 4; Wrestling J. V. I, 2, Varsity 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Varsity WM” 3,4. DIANE JOHNSTON leaves her “Die Versch- wundene Miniatur” to Rob Israel . . . Glee Club 1; Photography (dub 1. 2, Secy. 3. 4; Biology Club 2, 3, President 4; B- Club 2, 3. Vice President 4; Skull ami Rones 2. Stage Manager 3. 4; Buccaneer 1. 2, 3, Ass’t Copy Ed. 4; Press (dub 4; Sr. Play 4; Sr. Sales 4; Sr. Committees 4; Leaders’ (dub 1, 2. 3, 4, Man- ager 3; Varsity “M” 3, 4. BARBARA JOST leaves to join Bruce . . . Choir 2, 3, 4; Choir Committees 2; Glee Club 1; B2 (dub 2; Leaders’ Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Hockey 1. 2, 3, 4; Archery 1, 2; Bowling 3; Sports’ Night 1, 2. 3, 4; Varsity “M” 4. DOROTHY JUNE leaves her enthusiasm for sports to Cecile Kaye ... Sr. Committees 3, 4; Sports Night 1, 2, 3, 4. DORIS KANE leaves still giggling . . . Sr. Dance Committees 4; Sr. Sales Committee 4. BOBBIE KERSTEN leaves her red pajamas to fellow flutist Greta Stevens . . . Sr. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Committee 3, 4; Treasure Chest 4; Coaches’ (dub 1; Sr. Committees 3. 4; Dance Committees 3, 4; Cleanup Chairman Sadie Hawkins Dance 4; Sr. Play 4; Sr. Sales Committee 4; Leaders’ (dub 1, 2. 3; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunts and Tumbling 1. 2. 3. 4. Manager 2, 3, 4. DOROTHY KETCHUM leaves still hoping she will— (catch him, that is) ... JACK KILKELLY leaves to go home and learn his speeches . . . Glee Club 1; French Club Presi- dent 4; Skull and Bones 3, President 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Jr. and Sr. Class Treasurer; Sr. Play 4: Oratorical Contest County Winner 4; Empire Boys’ State; Pop Concert “M.C.”; Football J.V. 2, 3; Wrestling 1, 2; Varsity “M” 4. (Continued on page 99) BRUCE A. McNEILL Real Estate and Insurance j I Sunrise Highway and Centre Ave. BELLMORE, N. Y. Telephone: Wantagh 2-0446 Res. Extension: Wantagh 2-0446 I Wantagh 2-0349 Wantagh 2-2400 = Bellmore Feed Company Sunrise Feed Company | Hay - Feed - Fertilizer - Dog Food Grass Seed - Lime and Peat Moss 200 Bellmore Avenue North of railroad track BELLMORE, LONG ISLAND MmiMIIIIIMIIIIMIIIMIIIIIimMIIMMIIIIIIIIMIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIMMIIIIIIMIIMIMIMIMMI BEST WISHES TO MEPHAM’S GRADUATES William E. Dellamore Son Printer and Engraver Printers for Mepham since 1936 j | 4 Grand Avenue Bellmore, N. Y. Tel. Wantagh 2-1439 nillllHiimiiiiiiimmiiimim.mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmiim” Page ninety-eight DAY AND NIGHT BEDFORD TAXI Wantagh 2-0412 Pettit Avenue Pettit PI. BELLMORE. N. Y. Bob Rollman Hen Eckhoff AL KING leaves as another one of “The Boys.” KATHLEEN KITTREDGE leaves her position in Coaches’ Club to Miriam Barr . . . Glee Club 1; Press Club 4; Coaches’ Club 3. 4; Ping Pong 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Softball 1, 2, 3. TEI) KNAPP leaves Mephani gay memories of “Janko” (Remember the senior play?) . . . Sr. Play 4; Photography Club 1, 2; Sr. Dance Committees 3, 4: Ping Pong 1; Wrestling J.V. 1, 2; Tennis 4; Bowling 3, 4; Basketball J.V. 1. GLORI A KOHLER leaves the Sr. Sales Committee minus a competent worker . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 3, 4; Sr. Planning Committee 4; Sr. Sales Committee 4; Chairman Candy Sales 4. JOHN KORB leaves Mepham to win another golf championship . . . Basketball 3. 4; Baseball 3; Track 4. AL LA BOHM leaves his high basketball scoring ability to Dick Milbaven . . . House of Representa- tives 1, Speaker 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Varsity “M” 2. 3, 4. PRISCILLA LADONNE leaves her black curly hair to Terry Farinola . . . Service Club 3. 4; Pho- tography Club 4; Treasure Chest 4; Buccaneer 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4. DICK LAIKO leaves the girls alone at last . . . Glee Club 2; Choir 3. 4. Bass Secy. 4; Radio Club 2; Photography Club 2; Sr. Committees 3. 4; Tennis 3, 4. ERMINIO LAMANNA leaves his hair in front of the gym mirror . . . Glee Club 1. DON LAMBERT leaves running to Freeport . . . Freeport High School 1, 2. 3; Cross Country 4; Track 4; Varsity “M” 4. MARIE LATARGIA leaves Mephamites still won- dering how she wiggles her neck . . . B- Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1; Choir 4; Pop Concert 3. 4; Skull and Bones 3. 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 1; Sr. Play 4. JEFF LATH AM leaves Mr. Yeneralo and the physics lab surprisingly intact . . . Dance Band 2. 3, 4; Sr. Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2. 3. 4; Photography Club 1. LORENA MAE LAWRENCE leaves sure of the future . . . Photography Club 3; Dancing 4. ELSIE LEHNER leaves her library key . . . Glee Club 1; B- Club President 1. 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Library Club 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Treasure Chest 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Secy, ('lass 3. 4; Honor Society 3, Vice-Pres. 4; House of Representatives 1, 2; Leaders’ Club 1. 2; Sports’ Night 1. 2; Varsity “M” 3. (Continued on jxige 101) Page ninety-nine BEST WISHES Katherine Tantum BEST WISHES Licensed Real Estate Broker and Notary Public 6 Broadway BELLMORE, L. I., N. Y. Wantagh 2-0013 or 0014 Doctor and Mrs. Jesse C. Lawrence | LARRY'S SHOE SHOP 302 Bedford Avenue BELLMORE, N. Y. Wantagh 2-1930 JOSEPH RUTKOSKI WINES AND LIQUORS 617 Merrick Road BELLMORE, N. Y. Page one hundred .......... i ii i mi ii i mi in...mi in .. 11111111111 mi....nnnni..........nnnnnnni nnnnnnnnnnni in 11 MARION'S BEAUTY SHOP Phone Wantagh 2-1349 NORTH BELLMORE, L. I. BEST WISHES JACOB GUNTHER RLTII LEIGHTON leaves us remembering her stylish clothes ... Jr. Band 1. 2; Sr. Band 3; Orchestra 4; B2 Club 1, 2, Treas. 3; Skull and Bones 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Buccaneer 3; Leaders’ Club 3, 4; Basketball 3; Tennis 3; Sports’ Night 1. 2, 3, 4. RICHARD LEMYRE leaves Jeanne the last and only one—(who doesn’t wrestle?) ... Jr. Band 1; Honor Society 3, President 4; Vice-President Jr. and Sr. Class 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; House of Repre- sentatives 2, 3, 4; Jr. and Sr. Planning Committees 3, 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. STUART LEVINE leaves his knowledge of cur- rent events to Miss Berwind . . . GEORGE LITZEN leaves his four years of Cross Country to a happy freshman . . . Wrestling 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. DICK LUTHIN leaves his high average to Dick Marks (as if he needed it) ... Chess Club 1; Biology Club 2; P.A. Committee 2, 3; Chairman Tickets Harvest Moon Ball 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Buccaneer 2; Sr. Planning Committee 4; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; V arsity “M” 4. GLADYS MacGILLIVRAY leaves wishing she’d taken up the tenor sax . . . Sr. Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Sr. Band Committees 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Mgr. Band Uniform Committee 4. EDWARD MACY leaves as a quiet and learned student . . . ELEANOR MAHONEY leaves still cheering for her brother Ed at the wrestling matches . . . Field Hockey 1, 3, 4; Dancing 3. HAROLD M AHONEY' leaves the 138 lb. class open to “Wimpy” Wilson . . . Cross Country J.V. 2, 3, 4, Varsity P.G.; Wrestling J.V7. 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4, P.G.; Varsity UM” 3, 4, P.G. JAMES MAHONEY leaves the Mahoney wrestling trophies to Mepham tradition . . . Track J.V. 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Wrestling J.V. 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4. BOB MANSELL leaves with memories of Miss Ramel’s play coaching . . . Sr. Band 2: Jr. Band 1; Skull and Bones 4; Buccaneer 1, 2. 3, Exchange Ed. 4; Jr. and Sr. Class Committees 3. 4; Sr. Play 4. CARMELA MAR ATEA leaves as Mepham’s usher- ette ... Sr. Sales Committee 3. 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2. ANTHONY MARINO leaves to return to Bell- more . . . GEORGE MARINO leaves bending under the weight of his soprano sax ... Sr. Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 2, 3, 4. (Continued on page 105) BEST WISHES OF BEST WISHES George's Meat Market I Newbridge Rd. and Camp Ave. Tel: Wantagh 2-0140 PLAZA BARBER SHOP nnnnnnnni in nun.....................................................................................................nnnnnnnnnni nnnnnnnni. miiimimiiimiiiiimiimmmmiiiiimmmmmimiiiimmmmiiiimimimiiiiimmimmmmmmimmi Page one hundred one ZAGARINO BROS. Realty Investments and Land Specialists 6 BROADWAY BELLMORE, L. I., N. Y. Wantagh 2-0013 or 0014 Tel: Wantagh 2-2510 Tel. Farmingdale 2-1557-J BEST WISHES | With the Compliments and | Empire State Cleaners Best Wishes of j Cleaners - Dyeing - Tailoring l Newbridge Rd. and Camp Ave. BELLMORE. N. Y. | MATT SNYDER | BEST WISHES I Sunrise Bowling Club TRIANGLE REST ! | North Bellmore, L. I. A. Barwell, Prop. BELLMORE, N. Y. Page one hundred two ELLENSOHN'S BAR AND RESTAURANT ] Frank Gruber and Fritz P. Kuehnel, Prop. Family Night every Sat. Night Entertainment and Surprise Snacks Luncheons Served Daily 6 Grand Ave. Bellmore, N. Y. Tel.: Wantagh 2-1264 WANTAGH SWEET SHOP Luncheonette Toys - Greeting Cards Wantagh Ave. WANTAGH, L. I. BEST WISHES BERNARD MORRIS ATTORNEY BELLMORE, N. Y. BEST WISHES OF BARNEY'S BARBER SHOP Bellmore Avenue opp. P. O., N. Bellmore, L. I. BEST WISHES of THE WANTAGH DAIRY Phone: Wantagh 2-1073 Page one hundred three BEST WISHES THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MERRICK, NEW YORK “When Words Fail, Let Flowers Speak” THE MARGUERITE FLORIST SHOP Corsages and Wedding Designs 50 A-Merrick Ave. MERRICK, L. I. Freeport 9-4131 WE DELIVER MERRICK LIFE Eight Anding Avenue MERRICK, N. Y. Freeport 8-1770 High Quality Photo Offset Printing, Mimeographing and Addressing Merrick Beverage Co. 40 East Merrick Road MERRICK, N. Y. Beer by Keg or Case Soda by Case Prompt Delivery Freeport 9-3456 Page one hundred four Bilmar Sweet Shoppe Featuring Louis Sherry Ice Cream “Come in and try our delicious | 1 waffles.” 82 Merrick Ave. MERRICK, N. Y. Freeport 8-9544 BEST WISHES OF John's Stationery Candy - Toys Breyer’s Ice Cream Newspapers - Magazines Lending Library Dr. Victor Rosenthal Freeport 8-6209 308 North Merrick Ave. NORTH MERRICK, N. Y. LUCY MARKARIAN leaves as one of Mepham’s first girl tenors . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 3; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Leaders’ Club 2, 3; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD MARQUARDT leaves to sail the seven seas . . . ARLENE MAY'ER leaves Miss Noiler minus a wonderful athlete ... Choir 2, 3, 4; Skull and Bones 4; Honor Society 4; Glee Club 1; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Leaders’ (Hub 1. 2; Coaches’ Club 3, 4; Bad- minton 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2. 3; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports’ Night Queen 4; Gold Key 3; Varsity “M” 3, 4. JAMES McCAIG leaves as silently as he came . . . ROBERT McCONNIN regretfully leaves Mr. Carr and the chemistry lab . . . P.A. Committee 1, 2, 4; Biology Club 2; Basketball Manager 2. 3, 4. JEAN McDOUGALL leaves her crown to next year’s queen . . . Glee Club 1; B2 Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Skull and Bones 4; Coaches’ Club 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Twirling 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Leaders’ Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 4; Volley- ball 3; Tennis 2. 3, 4. JANICE McLENNAN leaves her sunny disposition to some of our study hall teachers . . . Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2, 3; Bowling 1, 4. JOHN MILLER leaves with Mepham’s most “Freckled Face” . . . Wrestling 1; Track 2, 3. MAYNARI) MILLER leaves happy; he passed physics . . . Glee Club 1. PAUL MOBIUS leaves the Choir short a good man . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3. 4; Cross Country 3; Football 4; Track 3, 4; Varsity “M”. PAUL MOGAVERO leaves three of his best teeth on the gym floor . . . Sr. Committees 3; Football 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Track 2; Varsity “M” 4. HELEN MOHR leaves her sharp socks to Rosemarie Hammelman . . . Sr. Band 2, 3, 4; Jr. Band 1; Sr. Band Committees 3, 4. HAROLD MONTAGUE leaves if the car starts . . . Cross Country 3. BILL MORGAN leaves his red hair to Mr. Car- ruthers . . . Freeport High School 1; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Co-Chairman Decorations Sadie Hawkins Dance 4. FLORA MOWRY leaves her height to Laurel Earl ... Glee Club 1; Bowling 3,4; Sports Night 1, 2, 3,4. (Continued on page 106) Page one hundred fiv• PHYLLIS NELSON leaves her record to Ethel Weber . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3. 4; House of Representatives 1. 2; Library Club 3, 4; Skull and Bones 3. 4; B2 Club 1, 2, 3 ; Sr. Play 4; Pop Concert 4; Cheering J.V. 3, Varsity 4; Chairman Decorating Committees for Sr. Dances; Leaders’ Club 1, 2; Coaches’ Club 3. 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3. 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2. 3, 4; Gold Key 3; Varsity “M” 3, 4. LEE NEWTON leaves for a long awaited trip to Delaware . . . Delaware 1. 2, 3; Sr. Committees 4; Freeport High School 1; Ping Pong Club 4. ANN NOWAK leaves her favorite subject, English . . . Spanish Club 3; Photography Club 2; Sr. Com- mittees 3. 4; Leaders’ (Hub 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1, 2, 3. ELSA OHM AN leaves her alto voice to Shirley Alderfer . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 4. RONALD ONDREJKA leaves the choir to the next president . . . Choir 2, 3, President 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1; Pop Concert 3; Dance Band 4; French Club 1, 2. 3; Sr. Committees 3, 4. ROBERT ORDEWALD leaves his bass voice to Bill Jeffreys . . . Choir 4; Pop Concert 4; Mineola High School 1, 2, 3. EUGENE OOSTEROM leaves the gym class happy . . . Mineola High School 1; Pennsylvania 2, 3. RICHARD O’SHAUGHNESSY leaves us with fond memories of a hard worker and a good friend . . . President Junior ami Senior Class; Skull and Bones 3, 4; Wrestling 1, 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. MORT PALMER leaves his sincerity to Paul Flor- ence . . . Senior Committees 3. 4; Track Manager 3, 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. MARILYN PANTESCO leaves her neat appearance to Bobbie Graf . . . Glee Club 1; Junior Band 2; Senior Band 3, 4; B2 Club 2; Senior Committees 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 4. VITO PERRI leaves us with fine memories of the Baldwin victory . . . Wrestling 2. 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 4; U. S. Army. JANE POIROT leaves with a hockey stick in her hand . . . Senior Band 1; Chess Club 1; Biology Club 2; Leaders’ Club 2; Coaches’ Club 4; Stunts and Tumbling 1. 2, Manager 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1. 2. 3. 4; Field Hockey 2. 3. 4; Ping Pong 3, 4; Basketball 4; Archery Manager 3. VIRGINIA POLEK leaves Mepham as one of its best drum majorettes . . . Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Band 4; Twirling L 2, Capt. 3; Drum Major 4; Sr. Planning Committee 4; Bowling 1. 2; Senior Sales Committee 4; Leaders’ Club 1. 2; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; B2 Club 1. 2; Varsity uxM” 4. (Continued on jxige 107) MINDELL CHEMISTS [ GARRY'S Reliable Prescriptions Children’s Center of Merrick H. Mindell, Ph.G. - S. Berg, Ph.G. I I “Cosmetics for that certain one” Smart Apparel for Children j Chanel - Faberge - Yardley - Coty 65 Merrick Avenue Phone: Freeport 9-2804 MERRICK. N. Y. I 22 N. Merrick Ave. Merrick, L. I. Freeport 8-2467M MERRICK ROAD MEAT MARKET 194 W. Merrick Road MERRICK, L. I. ..... Page one hundred six Frank's Stationery Cigars - Candy - Toys 43 Merrick Ave. MERRICK, N. Y. Freeport 8-4139 THE HAT BOX Fine Wines - Liquors Home Cooked Foods Between Babylon Turnpike and Central Parkway 176 West Merrick Rd. Merrick, N. Y. i Freeport 8-10175 LESTER E. SIEMS, Prop. GRAY'S SODA LOUNGE AND j LUNCHEONETTE The Popular Rendezvous Phone: Freeport 9-2266 Opposite the Merrick Bank MERRICK, L. I. RAY MOND PRICER leaves Mrs. White relieved ... JOHN QUITZAU leaves his drumsticks to Frank Turley ... Sr. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 2, 3, 4; Track 2. 3, 4; House of Representatives 4; Varsity “MM 3, 4. EI) RANDAZZO leaves (loach Sabetto minus a good guard . . . Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Wrestling 2, 3; Varsity “M” 3, 4. LILLIAN RASMUSSEN leaves still pounding away at the typewriter . . . Service Cluh 4; Archery 4, Mgr. 4; Sports’ Night 4; Hempstead High School 1, 2. BILL REARDON leaves the girls still swooning . . . Glee Club 1: Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Senior Committees 4; Varsity “M” 4. DOROTHY REDDING leaves her writing ability to Joan Vitrano ... Jr. Band 1; Sr. Band 2, 3, 4; Sr. Band Committees 2. 3, 4; French Club 4; Sr. Play 4; Leaders’ Cluh 2. 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Softball 3; Tennis 4. LILLIAN REED leaves her cheering ability to Grace Carol Mayer . . . Glee Club 1; Sugar and Spice Club 1; B- Club I; J.V. Cheering 4; Sr. Committees 4. ERNA REINHARI) leaves the Orchestra and Dance Band piano to Joan Bruckner .. . Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3; Sr. Com- mittees 3. ROBERT REVERON leaves Mr. Carr minus quite a few test tubes . . . CATHY RICKERT leaves her blonde hair to Ellen Nelson . . . Freeport High School 1, 2, 3. HARRIET RIESZ leaves her grease paint from the senior play to Miss Ramel . . . Glee Club 1; Sugar and Spice Cluh 1; Sr. Committees 4. MARY HIKER leaves her athletic ability to Betty Fay . . . Glee Cluh 1: Press Club 3, 4; Service Club 3. 4; Hockey 3, 4: Volleyball 3. 4; Softball 3, 4; Dancing 4; Basketball 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3. MARY ROCHE leaves her dislike for oral reports to some freshman . . . B2 Club 1; J.V. Tw irling 1. 2; Program Committee 4. JOAN RLCKER leaves her bow and arrow to a fellow archer .. . Service Cluh 3, 4; Archery 1. 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4. DORIS RUDOLF leaves Mr. Pritchard minus a tympani player . . . Freeport High School 1, 2; Sr. Band 3. 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Pop Concert 4; French Cluh 3. 4; Press Club 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Decoration Chairman. Harvest Moon Ball 4; Field Hockey 4; Softball 3; Sports’ Night 3, 4. RICHARD RUNYON leaves his hot trombone to Boh Quitzau ... Sr. Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Jolly Rogers 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2: House of Representatives I; Track 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. (Continuet! on ptige 109) Page or.e hundred seven A. AUGENTHALER Delicatessen and Groceries 188 W. Merrick Road MERRICK, N. Y. Tel.: Freeport 9-2320 Merrick Meat Market, Inc. Quality Meats - Poultry and Provisions Hotels and Restaurants Supplied 30 N. Merrick Ave. Merrick, L. I. = Freeport 9-2113 FREE DELIVERY | K WDONUT NOOK Luncheonette | Harold and Mabel Kappaut 48 A. Merrick Avenue MERRICK, L. I. Scrivener's Fabric Shop 84 Merrick Ave. Merrick, L. I. Tel.: Freeport 8-0767 Horn Construction Company, Inc. 6 Miller Avenue MERRICK, L. I. CONTRACTORS Railroads - Bridges - Foundations Page one hundred eight AL KUSSO leaves the library minus one noisy person . . . J.V. Football 1, 2; Graphic Arts Club 1, 2, 3. RONALD RYAN leaves Mepham minus one of its best athletes . . . Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. BARBARA SACK.ETT leaves still cracking her corny jokes . . . Choir 4; Treasure Chest 4; Sports Night 2. 3, 4; Bowling 4; Baldwin High School 1. El). SAILER leaves wrestling in the 147 pound class to some happy Junior . . . Sr. Sales Committee 4; Sr. Play 4; Cross Country 4; Wrestling 4. BARBARA SALTER leaves as “Salty” . . . Glee Club 1; Sr. Sales Committee 4; Sports Nigbt 1, 2. WARREN SCHAARSCHMIDT leaves his “heap” to Dick Umnitz . . . ROY AL SCHADE slides out silently . . . ELINOR SCHMIDT leaves her blonde hair to an- other “Miss Shush” . . . (� lee Club 1; Choir 3, 4; B- Club 2. 3; Spanish Club 3, President 4; Sr. Planning Committee 3, 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Hockey 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Stunts and Tumbling 1, 3; Softball 2, 3; Modern Dance 4; J.V. Cheerleading 3, Varsity 4; Leaders’ Club 1, 2; Coaches Club 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2. 3, 4. Manager 4; Honor Societv 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. WARREN SCHNEIDER leaves with a cartload . . . Rifle J.V. 1, 2, Varsity 3. 4. ELIZABETH SCHREIBER leaves an aspirin to the next Headline Editor f the “Buc” . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3. 4; Library (dub 3, 4; Skull and Bones 4; Sr. Planning Committee 3, 4; Senior Sales Com- mittee 4; “Buc” 3, 4, Headline Editor 4; House of Representatives 3. Secretary 4; Sr. Play 4; Leaders’ Club 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLI AM SCHRIEVER leaves for the forests . . . Photography Club 1; Rifle 2. 3, 4; Cross Country 1; Track 1, 2, 3; Varsity “M” 4. WALLACE SCHULEIN leave his basketball ability to Harry Wolfenson . . . Basketball J.V. L 2, Varsity 3, 4; Baseball J.V. 1. 2, Varsity 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3,4. SHIRLEY SCHWAB leaves her sweet disposition to Nancy Dedrich ... Jr. Band 1; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3; Sr. Sales Committee 4. GINNY’ SEAMAN leaves her sewing ability to a Home Economics student . . . Glee (dub 1; Art Club 1; Sports’ Night 1; Sr. Committees 3, 4. DONALD SECHRENGOST leaves social studies to the historians . . . Freeport High School 1, 2, 3; Bowling 4; Varsity “M” 4. (Continued on page 110) Mill H.MII I HUM III11 HIM him: Illllll III 11111111111 MM 11 Ml Ml 111111111111111111111111111MMM BEST WISHES OF BEST WISHES HOME HARDWARE 304 North Merrick Ave. Merrick, N. Y. Freeport 8-1810 = LEONARD FEHR, Prop. Merrick Furriers Sunrise Highway MERRICK, L. I. BEST WISHES Doctor and Mrs. William Lannik For All Occasions Order an Ice Cream Cake From RAHN'S The Original Maker 47 Merrick Ave. MERRICK, L. I. Freeport 8-4816 Page one hundred nine DOROTHY SHEPPARD leaves for Boston . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 1, 2, 3; Skull and Rones 4; Discussion Club I ; Stamp Club 1; Sr. Planning Committee 3; Sr. Committees 3, 4; House of Repre- sentatives 2, 3; “Bur” 3, Copy Editor 4; Leaders’ Club I, 2, 3; Coaches’ Club 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2. 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3. KATHRYN SIGLOCH leaves liappy . . . she still doesn't have to bleach her hair . . . Sr. Sales 4. CLAUDELLE SIMMONS leaves her laughter to Miriam Barr . . . Glee Club 1; Sports’ Night 1, 2. VIRGINIA SKELLY leaves still wearing her big socks . . . Sports’ Night 1, 2. 3. JESSE SKELTON leaves bis seat in public speak- ing to another future lecturer . . . Rayside High School 1, 2, 3; Sr. Committee 4. RETTY SMITH leaves gaily . . . Glee Club 1; Biology 3, 4; Art Club 4; Sports’ Night 2. CATHERINE SMITH leaves her red hair to Dorothy Tvrdik . . . Glee Club 1; Sports’ Nigbt 1, 2. JANET SMITH leaves her quiet manner to Rettie Jean Nord . . . Glee Club 1; Sports’ Night 1, 2. LESTER SMITH leaves his innocent face to future gullible teachers . . . RICHARD SMITH leaves his reserved manner to George Smith . . . Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. BARBARA SPADER leaves her roller skates to Mary Lou Spies . . . Glee Club 1; B2 Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Sports’ Night 1, 2. RICHARD SPEAR leaves his casual manner . . . JOHN SPIES leaves bis high cornet to Bruce Jobson . . . Sr. Band 3, 4; Jolly Rogers 4. DAN STAGE leaves bis hair tonic to some future beautician . . . Sr. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band L 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. GEORGE STEGEMAN leaves his sister Ginny to carry on . . . House of Representatives 1; Track J.V. 2, Varsity 3, 4; Cross Country J.V. 2, Varsity 3; Wrestling 1. ERIC STEVENS leaves his reserved mannerisms to Bob Leibert ... Sr. Band 1, 2, Manager 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Sr. Committee 4. MADELINE STOSSEL leaves her all around abil- ities for all to admire . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 3, 4; Skull and Bones 3, 4; B2 Club 1. 2, Secretary 3; Sr. Committees 3. 4; Tennis 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Aolleyball 3, 4; Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; Buccaneer Copy Ed. 3, Ass’t Ed. 4; House of Repre- sentatives 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3. 4. CHARLIE STRANG leaves leaping over hurdles . . . Jr. Band 1; Radio (dub 1; Sr. Committees 3, 4; P.A. Committee 4; Track 1,2. 3, 4; Rifle Club 2, 3,4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. (Continued on page 111) Page one hundred ten Open All Day Sunday MERRICK GABLES DELICATESSEN 135 E. Merrick Road MERRICK, L. I. Frances Belle Shops Dresses - Sportswear Lingerie - Coats - Suits 46 A Merrick Ave. MERRICK. L. I. Freeport 9-2740 CONNIE RAY, Manager Prime Meats - Poultry Fresh Fish Barts7 Meat Market Inc. 125 E. Merrick Road Merrick, N. Y. Freeport 8-2220 Game in Season Prompt Deliveries ALAN STRANVOLD leaves his “wreck” to the scrap heap . . . Biology Club 2. 3; House of Repre- sentatives 1, 2. 3. 4. DEREK STROTHMANN leaves with a hearty laugh . . . Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. AUDREY STUART leaves with her bow. like “William Tell” . . . Archery 2, 3, 4. Manager 3, 4; Sr. Committee 4. JOHN SUSS leaves as the quiet stage manager of our Sr. Play . . . Track 1; Stage Manager Sr. Play 4. JOAN SVIGALS leaves her place in Choir to Irene Schwager . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Biology Club 2; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Leaders’ Clui� 2, 3. 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA TAYLOR leaves her blush to Joan Martin . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4; Treasure Chest 4; Leaders’ Club 2, 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 4; Varsity “M” 4. JUNE TAYLOR leaves, on time for once . . . Glee Cluh 2; Choir 4; Pop Concert 2; Skull and Bones 3, 4. THERESE TEPE leaves her position as president of Library Club open . . . Glee Club 1; Library Club 3. President 4; Service Club 3; Buccaneer 3, Typing Ed. 4; B- Club 1; House of Representatives 4; Sr. Committees 3. 4; Sports’ Night 1. 2. RICHARD THOMPSON leaves his good grades to Bob Israel . . . Track 2, 3. MYRA TOBIASON leaves her grin and twinkle to Joan Weber . . . Glee (dub 1; Chess Club 3; Biology Club 2. PETER TREFFEISEN leaves his quietness to Bob White . . . Graphic Arts Club 1, 2. 3. 4. NORMA TREPTOW leaves ber dramatics abilities to Joan Colt . . . DORIS TUDOR leaves still riding ber borse . . . Orchestra 1, 2; B2 Club 1. 2; Sr. Committee 3, 4; House of Representatives 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2. JACK VAN DYKE leaves minus his appendix . . . Sr. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity “M” 4. VINCENT YIGNATI leaves knowing he’ll always have a cent to his name . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4. THOMAS VOSS leaves ('.hem. lab empty ... St. John’s 1, 2; Erasmus High School 3. (Continued on page 112) Page one hundred eleven PAUL WALSH leaves silently . . . Erasmus High School 1, 2; Sr. Committee 4. LUCILLE ATTS leaves her home runs to Shirley Hof . .. Glee Club 1; Choir 2; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3; Softball 4; Volleyball 4. LYDIA WEBER leaves her serves in volleyball to Grace Carol Mayer . . . Glee Club 1; Leaders’ Club 2, 3, 4; J.V. Twirling 2, 3; Photography Club 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2. 3. 4; Badminton 2, 3, 4, Manager 2, 3, 4. RUDOLPH WEISER leaves his resourcefulness in the art of excuses to Dick Strauss . . . Basketball J.V. 1, 2; Track 1, 2. HARRY WEISINGER leaves his practical jokes to A1 knyff . . . Glee Club 1; Sr. Committees 4; House of Representatives 1,3; Sr. Sales Committee 4. STANLEY WELLS leaves still wrestling with Mike in second period gym . . . Glee Club 1; Choir 2; House of Representatives 1; Sr. Committee 3; Foot- hall 3, 4; Varsity “M” 3, 4. DOROTHY WERDER leaves gym class still pulling . . . B2 Club 1; Service Club 3, 4; Sugar and Spice Club 1. FLORENCE WICKS leaves the halls of Mepham to her “Rocket” pals . . . Glee Club 1; French Club 3, 4; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Sports’ Night 1, 4. JOAN WOELFLE leaves as “Waffles” .. . Glee Club 1; Service Club 4; Volleyball 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3. VIRGINIA WOOD leaves headed toward “Cam- pus” . . . JOAN WRIGHT leaves with Loretta . . . Service Club 4; “Buc” 3, 4; Leaders’ Club 4; Sports’ Night 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. FRANK YOUNG leaves trying to raise his snails . . . Jr. Band 1; Sr. Band 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1. 2; Chess Club 1. 2; Radio Club I; Biology Club 2; Sr. Committees 3, 4; Treasure Chest 4; Varsity “M” 2, 3, 4. ROY' Zll.lk leaves heading toward Massapequa . . . House of Representatives 2. 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3: Wrestling J.V. 2. Varsity 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 4. GLORIA ZIPPER leaves like “Oliver Twist” (She’s last on the list) . . . Glee Club 1; Leaders’ Club 2; Sports’ Night 2, 3, 4; Jr. Twirling 2, 3; Cheer- leading J.V. 3, Varsity 4. CHRISTY-WOLFE INSURANCE AGENCY | 31 N. Merrick Avenue MERRICK, N. Y. Freeport 9-3142 “At the Sign of the Thermometer” BEST WISHES j Doctor and Mrs. William C. Graf ............... | Lighting Fixtures, Appliances j General Electric Radios and Television WILLIG BROS. Licensed Electric Contractors = 43 Church Street Freeport, N. Y. j Freeport 8-1193 limHIIIIIIIIIIHIIIMlimiHimillllHmiMMIMHIMIHHIIMMimHIIIIHIIIMIIHtiHiiiiu Page one hundred twelve 1111 it i mi i mi mihi in tin i in i Adolph Levy and Son “The House of Perfect Diamonds” Apparel for Men 98-100 South Main St. FREEPORT, N. Y. film in miMiMiiiiiiiiii ihiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiimimimiiiimiiimiiihi j DANZIGER, INC. Sports Goods - Luggage Toys 70 So. Main Street FREEPORT. N. Y. Freeport 8-4480 Diamond Importers 70 South Main Street I | Freeport, N. Y. Freeport 9-3555 ii 10111111111.......•■•••Ill....................... nil............. HU.....Ill.....Ill.......iimii REMINISCING By Lucy Bolt, ’49 The auditorium, noisy yet solemn, Was the scene where we chose our slate. With Mr. Yeneralo as our column To help us work and legislate. The “Bunny Hop”, our first in season, Caine off with great acclaim and zest; W hich gave us right and hopeful reason To shine out in the years: The Best. To send us to our Senior year With earned success and high aplomb; We had our first real souvenir As we gave our Junior Prom. ’Neath witches, goblins, spooks and cats Hung in a black and orange hall. We swayed in dashing habitat Of a Seniors’ Harvest Moon Ball. Under the glaring footlights’ glow. Youthful talents were displayed. While “Seven Sisters” stole the show W ith actor’s charm and escapade. Then hoys in tux, with manly grace Escorted many a pretty belle. Bedecked in fluffy frills and lace, To “Winter Fantasy’s” white spell. In each boy’s life there comes the day W hen Sadie Hawkins begs and pays. If he will only wear fresh array Her gay corsage of greens and parsley sprays. Page one hundred thirteen Irving's Men's Shop 80 S. Main Street Freeport 9-3371 Clothier - Hatter Haberdasher TUXEDOS TO HIRE NORMAN'S Coats - Suits - Dresses 83 So. Main Street FREEPORT, N. Y. 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General Electric Heating and Air Conditioning Full Line of Philco and Monitor Appliances - Automatic Washing Machines 88 So. Main Street Freeport, L. I. Freeport 9-2383 The “Treasure Chest” 196 Merrick Road Rockville Centre 6-0196 Page one hundred fourteen INDEX TO ADVERTISERS H. R. Baer Store.............. Barney’s Barber Shop Bedford Taxi................... Bedford Wines Liquors........ Bellmore Bowl.................. Bellmore Electrical Contractors. Bellmore Feed Company.......... Bellmore Funeral Home......... Bellmore Liquor Store....... Bellmore Meat Market Bellmore Sugar Bowl............ Cohen’s Department Store ..... Dellamore Printers............. Dobler, Max, Tinsmith......... Drake Yarrow Liquors........ Ellcnsohn’s Bar Restaurant.... Empire State Cleaners......... First National Bank of Bellmore Freyer’s Bakery................ George’s Meat Market.......... Grand Tavern................... Gunther, Jacob................ Hubert’s Hobbycraft............ Ida's Stationery Store........ Augenthaler Delicatessen Bart’s Meat Market Bilmar Sweet Shop........ Christy, Wolfe........... Francis Belle Shop....... Frank’s Stationery Storc. Garry’s ................. Graf, Dr. Win. E......... Gray’s................... The Hat Box.............. Home Hardware........... Horn Construction........ John’s Stationery Store.. K. W. Donut Nook....... BELLMORE 90 Irving’s Hardware Store.............. 91 .. 103 Larry’s Shoe Shop .. 100 99 Lawrenee, Dr. Jesse C..... 100 90 Bart Marino Company................ 95 .. 97 Marion’s Beauty Shop.................... 101 93 Meadowhrook Lumber Co................ 92 98 McNeill, Bruce A.... 98 91 Morris, Bernard..................... 103 93 Newbridge Construction............... 96 95 Plaza Barber Shop.... .. 101 94 Rand Radio........................... 89 89 Rex Food Market.................... 93 98 Rutkoski Wines Liquors............ 100 95 Schneider Son...................... 89 97 Frank Sette, Plumbing................ 96 103 Smith Bros. Sweet Shoppe............. 97 102 Sullivan’s Inn ...................... 93 90 Sunrise Bowling Club................ 102 96 Katherine Tantum, Real Estate...... 100 .. 101 Triangle Rest....................... 102 96 Village Pharmacy..................... 90 .. 101 Witte Reimer Delicatessen.......... 90 91 WyckofT Beck Company............... 95 97 Zagarino Brothers................... 102 MERRICK . 108 Lannik. Dr. William................. 109 111 The Marguerite Florist.............. 104 . 105 The Merrick Bank.................... 104 112 Merrick Beverage.................... 104 .. Ill Merrick Furriers.................... 109 107 Merrick Gables Delicatessen......... Ill ... 106 The Merrick Life.................... 104 .. 112 Merrick Meat Market................. 108 107 Merrick Road Meat Market.............106 .. 107 Mindell Drug Store.................. 106 ... 109 Nassau Homes........................ 110 108 Ralin's ............................ 109 105 Rosenthal. Dr. Victor............... 105 ... 108 Scrivener’s Fabric Shop............. 108 Page one hundred fifteen WANTAGH Wantagh Dairy................ 103 Wantagli Sweet Shoppe 103 FREEPORT Alex Adams Daughters................ 114 Carol Green’s ...................... 114 Danziger’s............................ 113 Irving’s Men’s Shop................... 114 Adolph Levy Son’s................... 113 Lloyd’s Jewelers.................... 113 McDougald’s Electrical Supplies. 114 Norman's............................ 114 Willig Bros......................... 112 Jalin Ollier, Engravers............. 88 Gerard Studios....................... 114 £TV9 Printed By BENTON REVIEW PUB. CO., Incorporated Fowler, Ind. (‘T'Vvjj) Page one hundred sixteen 3« ■ ws W V . . . '• “%Vv • is ' ; • ■ ' '• : -■■ rv: J - 'S - f •'- - • ■. ■ x- y- - o ■ .- - - „ •■..-■ _____________'•-•; '.• ' •• - -« .� . •• _______ . • . , « • «r . • , ' - -•- — —— s . r - ;,,r � - • ' ; % V— •- • 5r «n - ■• % -vs vrv ., • ” —v- . 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