Mineola High School - Signet Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1926 volume:

Member C. S. P. A. ALOENIM Published by the Students of Mineola High School Vol 4—No. 4 Mineola, N. Y., June, 1926 25 the Copy EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief JAMES V. MCLAUGHLIN Associate Editors EVELYN BROWN WILLIAM RUCKH Editors Literature ......... Muriel Brink Jokes ................. John Boles School .......... Beatrice Ramagli Sports ........ Franklin Simonson Exchange ........... Alice Tesar Art ................. Anna Thomas Business Manager, LILLIAN VON OEHSEN Assistant Business Managers HARRY CORNWELL, JERRY RYAN, AVEDIS DEROUNIAN Secretary, EDNA GILLIGAN Advisory Miss E. M. Rooney Mr. R. L. Sloat Assistant Editors Literature ...... Margaret Britton Jokes......... Elizabeth Benedict School ........ Bertram Strockbine Sports ............... Fred Nuhn Exchange ......... Marion Dressing Art ..................... Alfreda Hoffman EDITORIAL FAREWELL “The evil that men do, lives after them, The good is oft interred with their bones. So let it be with”— The old staff of the ALOENIM. Their work is done. Some of it may have been “evil”; some of it surely must have been good. The staff wishes to thank all who have helped to make the ALOENIM a success this year, and it wishes success to the future ALOENIM. One thing which the staff acquired is experience. And so “ye editor” will pass on a little of his experience. First. I hope the future staff of the ALOENIM will take more interest in the annual convention of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conven- tion at Columbia University, and send at least one delegate. More than one, however, can better “cover” the con- vention, and thus prove the added expenditure,, worth-while. Only one who has attended the convention can realize its great value. These sug- gestions are given partly as a result of the last convention, attended by the editor. Another thing which should not be overlooked is the avoidance of editori- als of the school spirit type. This topic is overdone and lacks favor with the readers. The importance of the exchange de- partment is often underrated. A proper exchange department will help improve every school publication. This is done by profiting by the sug- gestions of other papers. Of course, a complimentary comment is of ab- solutely no worth. Every member of the staff can benefit by inspecting magazines received in the exchange. The editor wishes to thank the staff for its hearty cooperation. Many times it looked as if we should never get the paper out, but always the staff “came through”. That is why the ALOENIM was a success. —The Editor. I THE ALOENIM STAFF Back row (I. to r.)—Mr. Sloat (faculty advisor), Avedis Derounian, Harry Cornwell, Bertram Strock- bine, Anna Thomas, Jerry Ryan, John Boles, Fred Nuhn, Muriel Brink, Franklin Simonson, William Ruckh and Miss Rooney (faculty advisor). Front row (I. to r.)—Margaret Britton, Marion Dresing, Edna Gilligan, Lillian Von Oehsen, James McLaughlin, (Editor-in-chief), Alice Tesar, Elizabeth Benedict, Beatrice Ramagli and Evelyn Brown. tftmrti WASHINGTON TRIP The day we left Mineola on our trip to Washington it was raining, but that did not dampen the ardor of us brave Seniors. We made quite a hit in our varied colored “slickers.” We spent some time around the Penn. Station, and just before boarding the train for Washington, we had our pic- ture taken. The scenery was very attractive all the way to the Capital. President Coolidge was not at Union Station to meet us, much to our re- regret. There were buses waiting for us, and we were hurried to our hotel. The hotel that we honored was the St. James, situated on Pennsylvania Avenue. We had a good view of the city right from here. Following supper we visited the Congressional Library. The most noticeable object in the building is the great marble staircase which is very beautiful. After spending about two hours here, we returned to the hotel and had a fine night’s rest. A couple of the “bright” Senior boys got up at a very unearthly hour and took a walk before breakfast. Of course the girls would like to have done this, but think of the time!!! We had our breakfast at 8:30, then took a bus and started to tour the city. We went thru the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, and many were disappointed because they did not give away samples. (But you can’t make us angry). We visited the White House, the Capitol, the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Fort Meyer, Va., Smithsonian Institute and several other points of interest. We also saw many homes in Washington owned by prominent people. Friday evening we did not have anything special to do, so we went to the theatre. Every one was tired and glad to go to bed after his return to the hotel. 3 Saturday morning we visited Mount Vernon, Washington’s home. We stopped at several places of interest on the way there, and spent a few hours on the estate; then started back. We found Christ Church very inte- resting. Robert E. Lee and Washing- ton both attended this church. We returned to the St. James just in time for lunch. Every one was anxious to climb the Washington monument, but a lot of the enthusiasm waned when we heard that the elevator was not running. Five hundred, fifty-five feet of steps is not to be laughed at. At the top we enjoyed the best view that we had ever seen. Then we had to hurry back because we were going to leave the city at four o’clock. None of the Seniors will ever forget that trip to Washington. Everyone admitted that he had never had such a wonderful three days, and all are waiting to go again. Pupils Who Should Take the Place of Movie Stars “Mile. Modiste”—Margaret Rode. “A Regular Fellow”—Harry Corn- well. “A Slave of Fashion”—Lillian Katz. “The Best People”—M. H. S. Fac- ulty. “Classified”—Beatrice Ramagli. “Bobbed Hair”—Edna Warner. “Dangerous Innocence”—Pat Bene- dict. “The Dark Angel”—Michael Vario. “Fine Clothes”—Grace Osborn. “The Freshman”—Red McLaughlin. “Introduce Me”—John Boles. “King on Main Street”—James Ring. “The Unholy Three”—Trio. “Dance Madness”—Lillian von Oehsen. “We Moderns”—400’s. —Trio. ALOENIM A WOMAN DRIVER She had been trying to start her new car for fully an hour. She had taken lessons and felt that now she was an able driver, but today seemed her off day, for the engine simply would not make a sound. The starter was nearly worn out with the constant strain. Perspiration began to roll down the woman’s cheeks and in her bewildered eyes tears began to form. At last she fell limply back in the seat, to catch her breath. After rest- ing for a while, she renewed her strug- gle. But in vain! What was she to do ? As she sat there wiping the mois- ture from her face, a much-amused man who had been watching her, stepped upon the running board and asked if he could be of any aid. Of course this certain lady gave him the full details, including what the car had cost as well as the amount of the initial payment. The man looked at the car then said smilingly, “Why don’t you turn on your ignition, Madam?” With a look of awe and amazement she turned the switch and started the car on a race down the street, forgetting in her embarass- ment to thank her assistant, and leav- ing him to rush to a nearby porch for safety. —E. J. B. ’27. EDITORIAL COMMENT Do you “knock” the ALOENIM? Does it get you anywhere? Rupert Hughes tried to “knock” George Washington. Where did it get him ? What I wonder is, where do the residents of Niagara Falls go for their honeymoons. If some pupils haven’t chosen their ! vocations yet, here’s a few sugges- tions:—realtor in Florida, coffee plant- er in Brazil, or an English rubber baron. If Mr. Dempsey had been president in 1916 and 1917, would America have entered the World War? History students find it hai'd to realize and understand the Balkan situation. The teacher should make it easy by helping the pupils imagine Florida next to California. —The Editor. 4 A RIDE IN THE SUBWAY It was eight o’clock when I went into the subway station on my way to school. On the platform was a crowd of impatient people. There were the elderly business men, with their papers spread wide before them; and the school boys, the smaller wear- ing colored skull caps, and the larger wearing clothes that just barked with the “loudness” of their bell bottom trousers and the sweaters of various hues. Also among the group were the working girls, with their coats wrapped very tightly about them, and their tipped hats. They were indulg- ing in the very athletic exercise of chewing gum. Then with a growing distant rumble the train pulled in. I saw it was very much loaded with people, and wondered if I should go on. The door opened, and with a rush the people hoved me in and I was packed in that mass, scarcely able to breathe or move at all. I remained like this until we came to another station, where another crowd rushed in. Thus it continued until at length we reached Forty-second Street and Broadway. The people grew tense as the door opened, while the jar of the stopping train made me lean on my neighbors, all of whom were swaying with the motion of the train. Then with a loud murmur, the mob surged out of the train doors, glad to breathe the fresher air. However, I soon got used to this, and sort of liked the •ommercial air of morning travel a la subway. —Louis Greenstein. STRANGE SIGHTS Katz with rubber heels. E. Roche late for class. English class minus homework. Brown without a date. Katz in a hurry or on time. R. Melton at a party. McLaughlin without a grin. Jones losing weight. Kelmel dancing. Warner without a secret. Petersen without a girl. Talking in the first period study hall. Steidinger without a shine. Casey not in the study hall. The juniors not “doing something.” The Sophomores “doing” something. CLASS OF 1926 Front row (I. to r.)—Elizabeth Roche, Lillian von Oehsen, Mildred Wiencko, Lillian Katz, Margaret Britton, Anna Thomas, Elwyna Van Alen, Margaret Benedict, Beatrice Ramagli, Muriel Brink. Back row (I. to r.)—Allan Holzweiss, Fred Gibbons, Arthur Gersbach, Joseph Gramer, Joseph Flesch, Fred I)e Brava, William Ruckh, Bergen Simonson, John F. Boles, Jr., James V. McLaughlin, (Treas.), Fred L. Nuhn, William Kanavy, Benjamin Jones, Franklin Simonson (Sec.), Mrs. Alma Clendenny (Faculty advisor), Harry Cornwell (President). “BARBARA MAKES A SPLASH” Back row (I. to r.)—James McLaughlin, Joseph Gramer, Fred Gibbons, Franklin Simonson, and John Boles. Front row (I. to r.)—Lillian Katz, Mildred Wiencko, Mrs. Clendenny (coach), Margaret Britton, and Anna Thomas. ALOENIM JE SENIOR CLASS MARGARET BENEDICT a t’ G. A. A. (VRfe. President) (4) Basketball (2) (4) Track Team (3) (4) Glee Club Y Margaret is one of the best girl athletes Tn the school, and many un- derclassmen envy, her. “Pat” Was chosen captain of .the tj'ack teafti fof the last two years, and captain, of the basketball team this pakt season. This shows how popular she is. Next year she is going to take up nursing, her chosen profession. We all wish her success. JOHN F. BOLES, JR. “Bolesie,” “Dusty” ALOENIM (4) Basketball (4) School Police (3) V Glee Club (3) Senior Play B. A. A. John is therq with wise cracks. And as for persistence—remember his many proftjiSuls in the Senior play, and his petition for individual pic- tured. At meetings he' is known as th champion “motion-maker.” Wher ever he has traveled, his route ma; be known by the trail of broken hearts in his wake. They would reach, if put in a straight line, from Bay Shore to within 13 1-2 feet of the Fail- Grounds. MURIEL BRINK “Mike” ClaSS yice President (4) Track' team (1) (2) (3) (4) G. A. A S ALOENIMXL3J (4) Basketball (4J “A cannot withjtf her, nor custom 5tale Her infinite wietjf,” Who doe aJt-know Muriel, a popu- lar person rioted for h speed on the track and irT coming -home from school? A ngjy joke, a wise'crack,— let’s attribute—ihefh to luriel. We could keep on expounding her virtues for pages, but we’ll sum it up by saying, “She’s a good sport.” “Mike” will enter the business world after graduation. MARGARET BRITTON “Peg” G. A. A. Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4) Senior Play ALOENIM (4) “Bethink thee on her virtues that surmount, And natural graces that extinguish ari,.” Peg looks so quiet and modest, but then, when it comes to popularity, we all can vouch for her. We wish her continued success when she takes up her chosen career, nursing. (3) (4) HARRY P. CORN “Chip’ Class President (1-2-3-4 Track Team (1) (2) Basketball (2) (3) ALOENI School B. A. That jj -son in knee-pants? Why, th tk the president. Yes, the president!r Say, he’s a fast runner. You’ll uduce Paavo Nurmi isn’t hang- ing flno| jd this country now that raduating. And—basket- must have a hidden spring im that makes him jump as high e tallest in the game. FRED DE BRAVA “Fritz” Baseball (2) (3) (4) B. A. A. 'T’Were is only one activity that Fred J� went out” for; that’s baseball. The nrsteirear he wJs only a lowly fielder. But the cext ar, our coach found in him good pitching qualities, and he became our star pitcH C Last year in one game he “struck out” men, —an enviable record. JOSEPH FLESCH “Yossel” Baseball (3) (4) Basketball (4) B. A. A. lenever Mineola plays basketball or bdseball ,4t otitsyfe schpols ll the “fok ii stteefibs ]Aow yqssg l id, call Him byfthat name. - ManyUmes whgin Josepp was supposed to be at basebalL raetiaa wa'r'out playing golf with tlie class clown. 7 A L 0 E N I M A ARTHUR GERSBACH “Art” Basketball (2) (3) Debating Team (4) Baseball 3) x Track Gj)f M Orchestra (I) B. A. ATJr Charge W the Juniors Aty is another member of the fam- ous “G” gang, composed of Gersback, Gibbons and Gramer. During the Eas- ter Vacation, he nearly got lost in the wilds of Washington’s Chinatown, when the Seniors visited the Capitol city. And lest we forget, there’s his debating ability. FRED GIBBONS Pop” Senior Play , jl A ''red is an all aroifn® Rrooa fellow, is also a mgntbejr of (the “3 G5 Jbng. Fred was votM Vhe njoetr (fig- ified Senjfor. Wl Csay, Fred ? He looked dv nif ed when he acted as r'datl” in Ithe Senior play. JOSEPH GRAMER “Joe” Track Team (3) (4) Senior Play Debating Team, Ca Class Orator ever heard a peep ptil he became intei’ested Then he came out of And that trip to Washing- Sin,—h’m—well, that assured his pop- ularity. He also can act as a “bally Englisher.” ALFREDA HOFFMAN “Al.” G. A. A. Glee Club (2) (3) (4) ALOENIM (4) Alfreda is one of those persons with a very happy disposition. Her one hobby is drawing,—an art at which she excels. In fact, nothing is ever difficult for her to do. puf Jus shellT ALLAN HOLZWEISS “Gahent” Baseball (4) Basketball (4) B. A. A. t Allan, although he has been with us but one year, has become one of the most popular Seniors. When ev- erything is dull, he is always here to brighten us up. His chief occupation is expounding his immense, well pronounced vocab- ulary to the rest of the “innocent” Seniors. BENJAMIN F. JONES, JR. “Benny,” Fat” Boys’ A. A. Orchestra (2) (3) Bennie is the boy that helps the Senior Clasg with all of its activities. He helps wherever and whenever he can to nja any school affair a suc- cess Regardless of the extra work it co os him. WILLIAM F. KANAVY “Shrimp” B. A. A. Track Team (4) School Police (4) William apparently did not like the graduating class last year; so here he is. We have only passing glimpses of him, for being a man of leisure, he came to only one class a day. , LILLIAN KATZ “Katzy” Class Vice President (3) Basketball Manager (2) Glee Club (2) ALOENIM (2) (3k Cheerleader (3) Winner Quadrangular peaking Con- test (3) S G. A. A ) Senior Play W' Class Recitationis When we ImJjTback over our happy school years, ijney would not be com- plete tvithoiW’Katzy.” She has been a ribgleade� in nearly all the school funcftTons, mid has proven herself “an all aAiund good fellow'.” She entered this sofic rilS ! 1913, and couldn’t pos- sibly (leave without knowing she has many true friends. We greatly re- gret losing Lillian, but know that in whatever she undertakes in the future, she will succeed. A L 0 E N I M ecrtetary (3) (4) james v. McLaughlin “Goldy ’JJWfr ALOKNIM (3) (4) Class Treasimg fl) (2) (4) Class SecratAry (3) R. A JA BeciV ScWiAl Si()lice 03) Biflu tball (4) Mlidr Play ° ,'Histy'ian Janies has proven himself one of the most valuable assets of the class. His witty remarks are characteristic of a quick and nimble mind. He has been in demand as secretary and treasurer because of his “business head.” James is bound to succeed. His nature makes it impossible for him to fail. He has made a mark in the journalistic world with his two famous publications, the “Junior News” and the “Senior Sun,” of which he was owner, publisher, printer, edi- tor, reporter, photographer and every other position clear down to printer’s devil. FREI) L. NUHN “Red,” “Fritz” Basketball (2) (3) (4) ALOENIM (4) B. A. A. Who, in any town where Mineola has played basketball, does not know “Fritz,” the red headed, basket-shoot- ing terror? In the winter a basket- ball court is his home. “Red” is the official “class sheik,” and that’s no mistake. No doubt a few years hence we’ll be some of his patients when he becomes a full-fledged dentist. ELIZABETH ROCHE “Lizzie” Valedictorian G. A. A. Glee Club (1) (2) jfj Elizabeth is amoth r of the,few stu- dents who is o mpletingjjmr college preparatory «oursef in three years. Arid� she nss a Rqg'ent’s average of over ilinet per gent! We are very proud of our valedictorian, and we wish her still greater honors at Cor- nell. WILLIAM C. RUCKH Bill” (Basketball (2) (3) Captain (4) j Baseball .(2U3) (4) ! ALOENIM (3) (4) , B. We regret very much to lose Bill, our all ground athlete. Bill not only excels in athletics but did likewise in his school-work. We say it again, that it ieywith regret that we send Bill off another school to continue i his successful career. BERGEN SIMONSON “Slim” Basketball (2) (3) (4) Baseball (1) (2) Captain (3) (4) Track Team (3) (4) B. A. A. Vice President (3) Pres. (4) Although he may seem melancholy, Bergen really gets as much, if not more enjoyment out of life than any other Senior. And why shouldn’t he? He excels in all forms of athletics, stands high in scholarship, and is most popular with all the school stu- dents. In short, he is a “regular feller.” BEATRICE bUmAGLI G. A. A. Treas. (Sfl Class Trea uiyf (l)t' Glee Club (ft) (2) Saluta torlan ALOENIM (3) We certainly are fortunate in hav- ing “Bee” come into the class of 1926. While taking her high school course in three years, she has shown her ability in school affairs as well as in her studies. We are proud of our salutatarian, and are sending her off to Cornell with our wishes for fur- ther success. FRANKLIN SIMONSON “Pipp” Baseball (3) (4) Basketball (4) Senior Play Class Secretary (4) B. A. A. Vice President (4) ALOENIM (4) “Pipp’s” record speaks for itself and needs no words to boost it. He readily understands any new prob- lems—which accounts fcr the words often heard in the study hall, “Frank will you please explain this to me?” Besides this, his activity in athletics has done much for the success of Mineola’s teams. 9 ALOENIM ANNA THOMAS “Tiny” G. A. A Senior Flay ALOENIM (3j Glee flub Class Prophecy'' rra gab certainly amuse people her wit. She is the de- signter of the class banner, and is also noted for making posters for VchoojA Ufairs. Good natured is not saying enough when speaking of her. she is not fofid of studying, she is naturally one of the brightest upils in the class. Next year we shall find Anna at some well-known art school, and later,—a great design- er. No need to wish her success. Mildred cast off the ties of the Junior class and joined ours. “Millie” .has a reputation for debating. Don’t ever get into a debate or an argu- ment with her, because “all the king’s horses and all the king’s men” couldn’t pull you out again. She’s a great basketball player and an honor student. COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR Class Night Saturday, June 19 Baccalaureate Service Sunday, June 20 Junior High School Commencement Monday, .Pune 21 ELWYNA VAN ALEN “Wynnie G. A. A. Glee Club (2) (3) (4) . “There was a soft and peilsive grace, A cast of thought upon Mfer face.” The paths of knowledge ever beckon to this modest mis Nothing ever ruffles the calm_ surface of her tem- per excepf, perhaps, when she is teased about “that certain party.” Elwyna is going to Mt. Holyoke in the fall. Success is surely in store for LILLIAN VON OEIl EN “Lii at G. A. A. President (j3i Glee Club (1) (£ l J ALOENIM (2) (Z) Track (1) The Seniorjefass is very fortunate in having Lillian a member. “Lil,” who is jsblnpleting her four-year qourfee in three, is due much praise. She-Ms won her popularity through her . scholarship, her ability as a lead- er , and her friendliness. Next year Packer Collegiate Institute will profit by this student. MILDRED WIENCKO “Millie” Basketball (1) (2) (3) r Track Team (1) (2) (3) Senior Play , , . Debating Team Ki)J ‘ Class Will . xr'' G.-AtnA. 1 Senior High School Commencement Tuesday, June 22 Junior-Senior Ball Wednesday, June 23 SENIOR HONOR ROLL 1. McLaughlin, James V. 2. Ramagli, Beatrice 3. Roche, Elizabeth 4. Ruckh, William 5. Simonson, Franklin 6. Thomas, Anna 7. Van Alen, Elwyna 8. Wiencko, Mildred SENIOR DIRECTORY Most Popular Boy—John F. Boles. Most Popular Girl—Muriel F. Brink. Handsomest—Fred L. Nuhn. Prettiest—Margaret Britton. Best boy athlete—Bill Ruckh. Best girl athlete—Margaret Benedict. Brightest—Elizabeth Roche. Most versatile—Franklin Simonson. Best natured—Harry P. Cornwell. Class clown—James V. McLaughlin. Most likely to succeed—F. Simonson. Most melancholy—Bergen Simonson. Happiest—Anna Thomas. Best dancer—Mildred Wiencko. Class vamp—Lillian von Oehsen. Class Sheik—Fred L. Nuhn. Freshest—Lillian Katz. Wittiest—James V. McLaughlin. Class dictionary—Allan Holzweiss. Most dignified—Fred Gibbons. 10 A L 0 E N I M SENIOR SAYINGS Anna: Show me something origi- nal. Peg: No, I have to work. Millie: I’m starving. Bee: Oh, you fresh— Pat; You must know. Harry: Now, if I wasn’t good natured. Allan: Oh, Gee,—me, fish? Bill: Aw,—G’wan, you make me sick. Iranklin: Get away, I’m a woman- haLil.‘ v. 0.: Now, Allan. Lil. Katz: This class has some nerve! Joe G.: I’ll bet you a nickel. Joe F.: Lend me your Spanish., quick. Bergen: I’ll show those girls. Fred De B.: SH-sh-h. Red McL.: Roll ’em, girls. Red Nuhn: Chiselers. Alfreda: I’ve got a Spaniard. Muriel: I’m mad now. John: Give me a knock-down. New Plays in the Senior Class “Vagabond King” ..............Allan “Dearest Enemy” Muriel “Tip Toes” Mildred “Sunny” ...................... Anna “Student Prince” Franklin “The Trouble with Wives”— Joe Gramer “Artists and Models” Jimmie McL. “The Bunk” Fred DeBrava “Hush Money” Fred Gibbons “Is Zat So?” ................Yossel “No, No,. Nannette” .... Elwyna “The Cradle Snatchers” Pat “Puppy Love”....................Peg “Sweetheart Time” Bill “The Girl Friend” Lillian von 0. “Song of the Flame” Lil. K. “Thb Jazz Singer” John “One of the Family” Bergen “The Cocoanuts” Arthur “By the Way” Harry Looking Into The Future Arthur Gersbach— Movie Director Fred Gibbons— Professional Golfer Harry Cornwell— Sheik of the Screen Lillian von Oehsen— Vamp of the Screen Allan Holzweiss— Drug Store Cowboy Anna Thomas— Proprietor of a Collegiate Shop Benjamin Jones— Headliner in Barnum and Bailey’s James McLaughlin— Editor-in-chief of “College Humor” Bergen Simonson— Ranchman Franklin Simonson— Big Butter and Egg Man John Boles — Campus Heartbreaker Elwyna Van Alen, Elizabeth Roche, Beatrice Ramagli— College Instructors Bill Ruckh— Maurice Muriel Brink— Maurice’s Partner Fred Nuhn— Jockey Margaret Britton— Galli Curci Margaret Britton, Margaret Benedict, Probationers Joseph Gramer— Senator Mildred Wiencko— Keith’s Headliner in Charles- ton Act. —Trio Plus. Favorite Owners of Favorite Songs “Let’s Talk About my Sweetie”— Lillian Katz. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” —Lil von Oehsen. “Honey Bunch”—Alice Moore. “I’m Just a Little Girl”—Evelyn Brown. “Then I’ll Be Happy”—James Mc- Laughlin. “Crazy Over Horses”—Fred Nuhn. “Somebody’s Lonely”—Edna War- ner. “Why Don’t You Marry the Girl?” —Allan Holzweiss. “Nobody’s Business” — Muriel Brink. “Sweet Child”—Elizabeth Roche. “Say It Again”—Grace Osborn. “After I Say I’m Sorry” — Tom Casev “Give Me a Little Kiss, Will ya? Huh?”—John Boles. “You Do, You Know I Do” Bill Ruckh. “Too Many Parties”—Mildred Wien- cko. “Oh, Boy, What a Girl”—Bergen Simonson. “Has Anybody Seen My Girl”— Wellesley. —Trio News otes ibblmgrs The Seniors Another Senior class, after coming up from the ranks, is now ready to go out into the world. Their smiling faces will be seen no more about the halls; their brilliant record will never more be equalled; their athletic at- tainments will never again be paral- leled, but such is fate. You can learn a lot about what they did by reading the Senior “writeups” and other news items. Here is only a short summary, a calendar of the year’s doings: Oct. 22, 1925—Birthday dance in the afternoon. Great success. Nov. 24—Invitation dance. Large crowd attended. Feb. 15-16—Theatre benefit, Century Theatre. Entirely unnecessary to say it was a success. Feb. 23—Social dance. Just another success. March 27—Senior play. Best play ever given by a Senior class in Min- eola. April 8—Seniors left for Washington, D. C. April 9-10—Seniors visited points of interest in the nation’s Capital. April 12—Seniors returned to school. May 5—Birthday dance—still another success. And now we have the class day exercises to look forward to, on June 19. On Tuesday, June 22, we have our diplomas handed to us, and on Wednesday we shall be the guests of the Juniors at the Junior-Senior Ball. Junior Notes On May 20, the members of the Junior class held their Spring picnic at Long Beach, where an excellent time was enjoyed. The class has begun arrangements for the Junior-Senior Ball in June, which promises to exceed those of previous years. Sophomore Notes We regret to state that our Sophs are still in their dormant state and their only accomplishment since the last issue of the ALOENIM was a theatre party at the Hempstead The- atre on May 6, where they saw “Oh, What a Nurse.” Sunset Supper As a new means to raise money and have lots of fun, the members of the Gii-ls’ Athletic Association held a “Sunset Supper” on the playground, east of the school on Tuesday even- ing, May 18. All courses of the sup- per were sold on the grounds, and each person cooked his own meal over the several fires built there. This affair added quite a sum to the treasury of the association, and everyone enjoyed himself. We regret to say that our music teacher, Miss Tinkham, was compelled to withdraw from her musical instruc- tions here, due to illness. Mrs. Ingles has taken her place, and is proving herself an excellent substitute. Senior Play Just a few days, after the last issue of the ALOENIM came off the press, March 27 to be exact, the Seniors gave their play. Its name was “Barbara Makes A Splash,” and its character was a comedy drama. Unlike many school plays, this one had a good plot. Due to the coaching of Mrs. Clendenny, it was a huge success. Just a little too late for the last issue of the ALOENIM, we received some interesting news of a former graduate of Mineola. Edgar G. Smel- tzer, Jr., of the 1923 class, earned a diploma in March from the State ] Institute of Applied Agriculture. Ed- gar had a high average in studies and athletics, winning the William Wen- I nick Athletic Trophy cup. 12 A L 0 E N I M M. H. S. Wins Rutgers Cup In a debate with the Lynbrook High School team on March 24, Mineola won a unanimous victory, thereby earning the Rutgers College Cup for intercholastic debating. The subject was: Resolved that the United States government should adopt a separate unified air force. This is the first in- terscholastic debating team that Mine- ola has ever had. It is composed of Joseph Gramer, captain; Mildred Wiencko, Arthur Gersbach, Lillian Katz, alternate; and Miss Rooney, coach. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Class Officers President—Benton E. Warner, Jr. Vice President—Harry Sill. Secretary and Treasurer—Ethel An- derson. Class Motto—I press toward the mark. Class Colors—Blue and White. Class Flower—White Rose. A one-act sketch, entitled “Ted’s Chum” and a cantata, entitled “Rip Van Winkle” are being prepared for the Junior High School Commence- ment program. The graduates are: Fred Brinkman, Elizabeth Bryant, Gladys Burt, Evelyn Cronn, Viola Dean, Catherine Druck, Mary Drury, Englebert Enstasser, Kathryn Fisher, Muriel Florence, Arthur Hausen, Richard Huber. William Jones, Walter Kanvy, Hilda Katz, James McGuire, Myrtle Munson, William Nash, Stella Pegusky, Harold Sauer, Ernest Schlawiedt, Harry Sill, George Snyder, Stanley Stepkoski, Grace Robertson, Eugenia Tworkow- sky, Eugene Zaiser. Ethel Anderson, Lewis Beaton, Maybelle Caddick, Florence Davidson, Frank DeBrava, Clifford Decker, Jack Derounian, Frank Dilzer, Aaron Faivus, Ethel Frank, Gwendolyn Har- vey, Donald Haycraft, Samuel Holmes, Beatrice Kirkham, Rudolph Klein, Edward Kuntz, John Maser, Kenneth Mellon, Regina Meyer. Cleveland Monroe, Lillian Payne, Thomas Roche, George Roppelt, Lois Sinclair, Esther Slaten, Irwin Smith, Charles Snugg, Marie Snugg, Dorothy Sokolowsky, Jack Thornet, Claudine Tillotson, Benton L. Warner, Jr., Carol Webber, Hedwig Wolsky, Elmer Zapp. ANCIENT HISTORY (Revised) By the famous Professor John F. Boles, B.A.A., B.S.A. Earliest man underwent many diffi- culties that resemble those that our grandparents with their hoop skirts, high wheel bicycles and polkas under- went without the help of the short skirts, the “flivver” and the Charles- ton of today. Man in this early stage depended upon nature for his food and clothing, sometimes as vainly as we depend upon Congress. But he was clever, and it is not long before we find him in an advanced age, help- ing Egypt build herself up for the British to conquer. (To me the pho- netic signs resemble shorthand, be- cause I can understand neither). Metal was discovered by an Egyptian, smelling copper burning in his fire. Since then copper has been known as a scent. The Pyramids were started at this time, and according to ancient tales, it took a hundi’ed thousand men twenty years to build one. Which all goes to prove that, the bricklayers belonged to a union and struck now and then. Boats were built in the cities near the sea, and they had to depend on the wind for locomotion, because gas- oline had not been introduced as yet. The ruler, or Pharoah as he was known, owned a town house, several country estates, several carriages of high horse power and many fine ships. He probably went south in the sum- mer to escape the heat, as the remains of a castle have been discovered within two hundred and forty-three miles of the South Pole, and it shows unmis- takable signs of the work of Egyptian bricklayers. The tombs of the dead rulers were built and hidden so that it would be impossible to find them until, or shortly before, the Florida land boom that astrologers of that period predicted. The idea of this was that the discovery of these tombs would raise the price of Egyptian real estate. The decline of Egypt began when the horse was introduced. The foreign “bookies” soon broke the Egyptian populace, and Egypt never fully recovered financially. Many new kings ruled, and then Alexander in far away Greece, hear- ing of the vast amount of undeveloped real estate in Egypt, made plans to We wish to acknowledge the fol- lowing exchange, and hope to hear from them next year. “The Focus”—Rochester School of Optometry, Rochester. “The High School Patriot”—Hemp- stead H. S., Hempstead. “The Whisp”—Westbury H. S., West- bury, L. I. “The Parnassian”—Passaic, N. J. “Homespun”—Somerset, Ky. “The Skirmisher”—Bordentown, M. I., Bordentown, N. J. “The Voice”—Colbleskill, N. Y. “The Broadcaster” — Central City, obrssks “The Chronicle”—Wright H. S., New Orleans, La. “Ink Spots”—Sea Cliff, L. I. “The Oracle”—Jamaica, L. I. “Spice”—Norristown, Pa. “The Oracle”—Plainfield, N. J. “The Dickinsonian”—Wm. L. Dickin- son H. S., Jersey City. “Dome”—Richmond Hill, L. I. “The Echo”—Tenafly, N. J. “The Comet”—Hicksville, L. I. “The Lawrencian”—Lawrence High School. “The Clarion”—Lynbrook, L. I. WE SAY— “Spice”—Norristown, N. J.: “Your literary department is very good and your jokes, excellent.” “Oracle”—Plainfield, N. J.: “Your paper is well arranged; but why not have an exchange department. “The Chronicle”—New Orleans.: “We are very glad to hear from you again and have realized your ambi- tion to have a good school paper. Keep on the way, you have begun.” THEY SAY— “Spice”—Norristown, N. J.: “Your editorial “Be A Booster” was just fine, and we certainly do enjoy your jokes.” secure it to develop it because he was a realtor. After many moons Alex- ander expired, and Ptolemy grabbed Egypt and built up the empire. Then he waited for someone to conquer him, and when no one did, he died of a broken heart. Then came Cleopatra, the one only, (none genuine without this signature). She was a member of the Interna- tional Booster Club and got lots of publicity for Egypt. It was she who introduced Nile green for stylish clothing, and Paris green for rejected lovers. Her press agent wrote a book entitled, “Let the World Know” and this has been the text book of press agents to this day. Cleopatra did wonders for the world. She became a synonym for the word ‘vamp.’ With- out her, Shakespeare could never have written “Anthony and Cleopatra.” And whom would the beauty adver- tisements have to offer as an acme of beauty if she hadn’t been? Think it over. ______ Answers to “Who’s Who and What Of It?” These are the answers to “Who’s Who and What of It?” published in the March issue of the ALOENIM. How many did you guess ? 1. Ray Kelmel; 2. L. Katz; 3. L. Emig; 4. B. Jones; 5. R. Kelmel; 6. W. Petersen; 7. B. Jones; 8. L. Green- stein; 9. W. Berryman; 10. W. Peter- sen; 11. E. Brown; 12. A. Fagerang; 13. W. Petersen; 14. E. Gilligan; 15. E. Warner; 16. M. Rode; 17. E. Gilli- gan; 18. E. Warner; 19. Steidinger; 20. L. von Oehsen; 21. Steidinger; 22. E. Brown; 23. J. McLaughlin. 14 Cn BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Back row (L to r.)—Mr. Daheny (coach), James McLaughlin, Franklin Simonson, Mr. Allen (princi- pal), John Boles, Allan Holzweiss and Mr. Sloat (faculty manager). Center row (I. to r.)—Harry Cornwell, Bergen Simonson, William Ruckh (captain), Joseph Flesch, and Fred Nuhn. Front roiv (I. to r.)—Charles Schaffer, Frank Seaman, Harry Van Wagner, and Stephen McGuire. L. O M HH g GIRLS9 BASKETBALL TEAM (I. to r.)—Jennie Pospisil, Elizabeth Benedict, Ruth McDonald, Muriel Brink, Mildred Wiencko, Mar- garet Benedict (captain), Anna Reiss, Evelyn Brown, Charlotte Heidtman, Alice Tesar, and Miss Downs (coach). —H L O M 3 Baseball No sooner was the basketball sea- son over than all the boys turned their thoughts to baseball. As there were five veterans from last year, an en- tirely new team did not have to be picked out. After a few games had been played the team was shaped up as follows: Catcher—Bergen Simonson. Pitcher—Fred De Brava. First Base—William Ruckh. Second Base—Allan Holzweiss Shortstop—Franklin Simonson Third Base—Andrew Steidinger Left Field—Leonard Emig. Center Field—Joseph Flesch. Right Field—Frank Seaman. Substitute—Raymond Kelmel. Substitute—Stephen McGuire. The boys opened the season as if they meant it. They traveled to Great Neck on April 6. Only five innings were played because of rain. The feature of the game was the wonder- ful pitching by Fred De Brava. He allowed but one hit, and struck out eleven batters. The score by innings is as follows: Team R. H. E. Mineola 1 5 7 0 0 13 11 0 Great Neck 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 The first leaeue game of the season was played at Mineola against Hicks- ville on April 23. The boys seemed to lack the “pep” of the first game, and were turned back by the score of 5 to 1. A couple of critical er- rors following hits gave Hicksville their runs, while Mineola could not hit with men on bases. Bergold struck out 10 for Hicksville. Team R. H. E. Hicksville 0120200 5 4 0 Mineola 0100000 1 2 3 The boys redeemed themselves when Westbury visited Mineola on April 30. They hit in the “pinches” and finally brought the score to 6—3. Ber- gen contributed a home run with one man on base. Team R- H. E. Westbury 1011000 3 3 3 Mineola 2 1 2 1 0 0 x 6 6 5 On May 7 the team went to Oyster Bay for the first league game awa from home. They came through in a tight game and won 2 to 0. So far, on outside games no team had scored against Mineola. Team R- H. E. Mineola 2 000000 2 4 5 Oyster Bay 0000000 0 2 3 Mineola played another exhibition game on May 11 at Malverne. How- ever, it was more like a murdering party, Mineola scoring 27 runs to the opponets 5. Among Mineola,’s 29 hits were two home runs, delivered by Bergen Simonson. Frank Seaman pitched this game for Mineola. Team R- H. E. Mineola 9 1 3 4 4 1 5 27 29 6 Malverne 5 000000 5 2 4 On May 14, Mineola played its re- turn game at Hicksville. This proved to be a very close game, one run being made, and that by a Hicksville player. “Yossel” Flesch starred at the bat for Mineola, with three hits. Team R- H. E. Mineola 0000000 0 5 2 Hicksville OOOOOlx 1 4 3 On May 18, Mineola again scored 13 runs against Great Neck, but this time Great Neck scored 4. Bergen Simonson knocked out his fourth home run of the season, helping “Stimmy” Seaman win a well-pitched victory. Team R. H. E. Great Ne.k 0000103 4 4 8 Mineola 213 3 40x 13 9 2 17 Compliments of liritaali (Coal (Company MINEOLA, N. Y. HENRY von OEHSEN SEARING AVENUE GARAGE HARRY BURT, Prop. Repair Work Quickly Done PRICES RIGHT C. THOMAS PETER ROTH Bakery and Lunch Room 172 Jericho Tn’pk., Mineola, L. I. Phone Garden City 2180-J Compliments of WILLIAM SIMONSON Radio Engineer M. SEIDMAN Tailor 156 Mineola Boulevard NATIONAL CANDY CO Fred Nichols, Prop. Phone 1122-1635 81 Main St. Mineola, N. N. Compliments of MEYER BROS. Bakery “There goes nothing,” cried the stu- dent as the Prof, tore his paper up and threw it into the basket. “Never the twains shall meet” cried the lisping brakeman of the freight train, as he pulled the switch and let the Limited go by. Heroine (in class play): “Ah! my hero. All the men shiver before him.” Voice from the gallery: “Yea, he bands out the towels in the shower room.” First trackwalker: “W’ere are we gonna go today?” Second Ditto: (dropping dynamite) “Oh. we’ll be all over.” F. L. OAKLEY, INC. Farm Garden Implements Seeds and Fertilizer EAST WILLISTON, N. Y. The Editor of THE SENIOR SUN Wishes Success to the Seniors James V. McLaughlin, Editor BogarT Insurance—Real Estate Compliments of EAST WILLISTON DRUG STORE Compliments of GEORGE ASHBY Long Island Real Estate Mother: “Marmaduke, stop throw- ing those handfuls of dirt over the fence. It cost Papa $100 a square foot. Compliments of GRIFFIN’S STORE EAST WILLISTON, N. Y. “PETE’S” We use nothing but Pure Fruit Flavors at our Fountain Compliments of Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. EAST WILLISTON, N. Y. Harold Lyons, Mgr. Compliments of CHARLES HARTMANN Compliments of ROCHE’S GARAGE Supplies and Repairs 85 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola Tel. G. C. 1934 Compliments of LEON SAUL THE GOLD DUST TWINS “Goldy” McLaughlin 77 “Dusty” Boles 13 1 Compliments of S. BASKIN The waiter told me that the ham was cured. After trying to eat it, I was willing to swear it had a re- lapse.” Our idea of an optimist is a fresh- man who buys a frame for his high school diploma. Compliments of A. PEARSON Builder—Contractor GUS H. FERTSCH CO., INC. Carpets—Redding—Furniture Shades and Linoleums Jericho Turnpike MINEOLA, N. Yr. TELEPHONE Garden City 2961 JOSEPH HURT Photographer Tel. Garden City 2183 186 Harrison Avenue All Pictures Taken by Burt The reason we failed in intermedi- ate algebra was this: Two trains min- ing at the rate of 60 and 70 miles per hour respectively toward one an- other on the same track are 37 miles apart at 12:15 Central Standard Time. What time will they crash? What one will strike first and how much sooner ? FLORENCE’S U-SED-IT OINTMENT A Soothing and Healing Remedy for Eruptions and Irritations of the Skin Prepared by Henry W. Florence, Ph.G. MINEOLA, N. Y. Compliments of H. REISS BRIDGE PLAZA “What is antonym for misery? asked the citizenship professor. “Joy,” chorused the class. “And of gladness?” “Sadness.” “And what is the opposite of woe?” “Giddap!” shouted the freshman. —Missouri Outlaw. Compliments of ADOLPH KARLSEN Compliments of THE MINEOLA SUGAR BOWL Opp. High School SAMUEL GREEN, Prop. SCHULTZ GILMAN Formerly Gagliano’s Cigars, Stationery, Candy, Toys and Sporting Goods 94 Main Street MINEOLA, N. Y. Compliments of Paige and Jewett Motor Cars MINEOLA GARAGE SERVICE STATION SAMUEL FLESCH 155 First Street MINEOLA, N. Y. Telephone Garden City 1049 Not a sound broke the stillness of the dark room in which the master of the house sat, waiting—waiting— He sensed, rather than saw, the silent figure slide thru the door. “What—” he mumbled faintly. Slipshod: “We’ve had Bread week, Cabbage week and Apple week. Why can’t we have Tea and Coffee week?” Horseshoe: “We do.” The figure spoke meaningly—quiet- ly. “Your goose is cooked,” it said. The master arose and replied dazed- ly. “So it has come at last! I have been expecting it for some time.” And then he tottered out of the room into the dining room. We had a little baby girl Who made our hearts flutter, We used to call her Tnargarine— We hadn’t any but her. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINEOLA Mineola, N. Y. We allow 4% interest in our Special Deposit Department Safe Deposit Vaults We sell Travelers Cheques We Issue Certificates of Deposit MINEOLA FAMILY SHOE STORE 82 Main St., Mineola, N. Y. Compliments of J. KATZ Phone 2041 H. MOLLER Home-Made Ice Cream and Candies 105 Main Street MINEOLA, N. Y. GREETINGS OF THE PLAZA VARIETY STORE Formerly the Busy Corner of Harry Greenstein 5-10-251 and Up Store Compliments of H. SIEGEL Candy and Stationery Opposite High School It is a great offense to catch fish in some streams, and in others a great miracle. SAL RAMAGLI Real Estate Insurance Second Street MINEOLA, N. Y. Phone Garden City 2844 CENTRAL MARKET Meats, Poultry and Provisions 83 Main Street MINEOLA, N. Y. J. ALFRED VALENTINE Real Estate Insurance Post Office Building MINEOLA NEW YORK Compliments of SENIOR CLASS ADVISOR RAYMOND PETRY President john McCulloch Sect’y. Treas. JOHN W. PETRY CO., Inc. PLUMBING and HEATING Jackson Ave. East Williston LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. LONG ISLAND, N. Y. 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