Mineola High School - Signet Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1927 volume:

Nassau County Trust Company 4% Interest Accounts Member Federal Reserve System MINEOLA, N. Y. ALOENIM Published by the Students of Mineola High School Vol. 5—No. 4. Mineola, N. Y., June, 1927 35«' per Copy EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief EVELYN BROWN Associate Editors EDNA GILLIGAN, HARRY TANGEMANN Editors Literature ........Caroline Melton School Exchange Warren Dochtermann Jokes Sports Avedis Derounian Art Edna Warner Mildred Howell Marie Murray Business Manager BERTRAM STROCKBINE Assistant Business Managers MARION DRESSING BENJAMIN SEIDMAN LEONARD EMIG Circulation—ABRAHAM REISS, ELLERY SMITH Secretary JANET HARWOOD Advisory MISS E. M. ROONEY MR. R. L. SLOAT Assistant Editors Literature ......... Roslyn Smith Exchange Dorothy Walter Sports Lewis Greenstein School Alice Tesar Jokes Stanley Young Art Carl Lessing 4 A L 0 E N I M TABLE OF CONTENTS PHOTOGRAPHS— The Seniors .......................Pages 6 to 15 The “Aloenim” Staff .....................Page 3 “Polly With a Past” ................... Page 26 Wearers of the Varsity “M” ..............Page 30 i • Girls’ Athletic Association. ............Page 32 LITERATURE— Rosalie the Conqueror ...................Page 16 Signs of Spring..........................page 18 Was Hamlet Insane? ......................Page 18 His Day in Assembly......................Page 19 Robert Louis Stevenson...................Page 38 SCHOOL NOTES.................................. page 20 SPORTS ....................................... Page 27 EXCHANGE ......................................Page 32 JOKES .........................................page 33 A L 0 E N I M 5 TO OUR FACULTY ADV ISOR We, the class of '21, are about to step into a new field unexplored but promising. For the past three years we’ve been guided by the truest friend a class has ever had. Miss Ethel Rooney, who has advised and taught us the fundamentals of class organization. Who could ever for- get M i'S Rooney, with her kind word for evervone? We feel that a great honor was bestowed upon us when she agreed to become our advisor in our sophomore year. To work under Miss Rooney has always been a pleasure, and now leaving her is one of the saddest parts of Com- mencement. But never fear, Miss Rooney, just because we’ve graduated is no sign you’ve lost us, for you haven’t. We all will keep in touch with you though we each be in dif- ferent parts of the globe. —The Senior Class. TO THE SENIORS We have known four happy years together. During that period of com- radery we have shared in work and in play—in success and in defeat. We have tried to develop character, scholarship and personality. Now you are about to leave us, to take your various places—in schools of higher education and in the business world. May each one of you prove true to the standards and ideals that we have tried to set for you, and to the faith that we hold in you. In this we feel that your success will be assured. Faithfully, Your Class Advisor, Ethel M. Rooney. WHO’S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS Most Popular Boy— Leonard Emig Most Popular Girl— Evelyn Brown Prettiest Girl— Edna Warner Handsomest Boy — Raymond Kelmel Freshest— Michael Vario Most Brilliant — Marcella Schultz Most Versatile— Andrew Steidinger Best Girl Athlete— Anna Reiss Best Boy Athlete— Charles Schaffer Best Sport— Edna Gilligan Wittiest— Margaret Rode Best Dressed Boy— Bertram Strockbine Best Dressed Girl— Laura Pribul Class Jester— . Lewis Greenstein 6 A L O E N I M EVELYN JACQULJiW BROWN “Brownil “Aloenim” (1-2-3) Pffitor (4) G. A. A. Yice-Pre� . (4 liiasketball (3-4) Glee Club (2-4) Soccer (4) Track Team (3) $i jM;ing Contest (3) Polly Vi ilh a ast (4) Debating learn (CapfrTi4) Pres, of Class (2) Glass Recitationist. When we thijbk of our clays at high school. Brownie is foremost in our minds. Sh excelled in all sports and in piijbNic speaking. The athletic field Mow a good member when Jfrownip decked to go to New Faltz ormjtf to learn how to teach the MfittW folk. But you see, Bex is an ijthlete, and one in the family is enough. PEARL El HORN during iiue G. A. A Einie emered our class our law wear in grammar school. She toolp, up a commercial course and ir i she has been an apt pupil. eJvrl Itns chosen a secretarial course as nty life’s work, and it is the sin- ce« wish of her friends that she will he a great success. MARION DRESSING “Manly” G. A. A. “Aloenim” (2-3) Glee Club (1-2) Amon those fic Tiave the honor of three years, we must pla efAparion. We hope that she will be as great a success in business college as she was in the Mineola High School. “Good luck to you, Mardy!” is the wish of all. A L 0 E N I M LEGHARI) EMIG “Limey” Basketball (4) Baseball (3-4) Track (1) Class Pres. (4) “Aloenim ’ (4l “Polly With a Past” (4) Charge to Juniors Limey Emig—who doesn’t know him, the most popular boy in the senior class?ywell. he deserves that name, for He has firmly embedded himself jm the hearts of bis fellow students. Athletically he excels, hav- ing “ bade” both the basketball and baseball teams. And if success be his during life as it has been in our high school, time will find him at the top of the ladder. alfrAp fagereng ibrhapijMtfie n°s reti- schgcjl has ever e m a fine scho- nd 'nve are sure he will succee DOROTHEA M. FLORENCE “Pudgy” G. A. A. With Mickey we class Dorothea. Besides graduating in three years, she has proven herself a born athlete. Although she did not become a mem- ber of our class until our junior year, we all proclaim her a great addition. Here’s to the best of luck for her in the future! 8 A L 0 E N I M EDNA GILLIGAN “Giggs” G. A. A. Glee jlub} 1) “Ajdenim” (2-3-4) Wfi?h we think of Giggs we just have t?7smile. ho can forget her fine sense of humor and witty re- marks? Wherever she is, she is al- ways surroimjled by a group of ad- miring friendV- who hang on her every word. Giggs is leaving jus to attend Fordham ne lwp o«he ome a law- yer. There 'Tsno dofc H that she will succeed in this profession be- cause she never fails to win an ar- gument. (Eh, Brown?) LESTER HAAB “Specks” B. A. A. W ho tlc i't kaow Specks? We undersSiftjf he’s iiiijested in huild- iug. fij wh ui lieAeaves sehool he’ll njL lrle to t Ta house of success f V himself lath a very conspicuous sign in front . “No women wanted!” LEWIS S. GREENSTEIN “Greenie” Polly With a Past” (4) Cheerleader (3-4) “Aloenim” ( Lt J3. A. A. (3- 4) Track Squad' {4J Lewis dropped mAluring our jun- ior year, and exer since we’ve been in fits of lauid er. Greenie’s vocab- ulary especiaMy amuses us, not to mention him faithful cheerleading! WIx yit yh ture a high school func- tion without Greenie in the most conspicuous place? f ALOENIM 9 JANET LOUISE HARWOOD “Jani G. A. A. Glee Clubr( 1-2-3-4) “Aloe- nim,, (Secretary) (4) “Polly With a Past” 4J Girls’ Quartet (2-3) When we sjyak of our high school flays, we could never forget Janie. Janie always was the envy of the girls because of h r cleverness in the art of dancing. We think shed find much success in this line, if she’d take it up. However, she’s going to he ill- much demand, since she has decided to take a librarian course at Columbia. Much success to you, Janie, is the wish of each of your classmates. MILDRED HOWELL “Ma” G. A. A. “Aloenim’ Debating Te| Speaking Co� (4 ;st (4|) Glee Chib $-2-3-4) Wnen recaji the dances given by theVsopiorsywve shall always re- member the artistic decorations that owe to Mildred. If you doubt st wait until the Junior Prom! wish her luck as an interior dec- ator. ERNESTINE JOHRENS “Neen” G. A. A. � y Interscholastic Speaking Contest i4 ‘ “Polly With a Past” (4) A r Glee Club i 1-2 I Neen has certainh� i vvhijtle(f her- self into the “limelighyfA And) why not? It is a pleasure to hear her, as we shall i tiw s at commence- ment. Neen cpn hold her own as a speaker anfl as a student. We are sorry to lose her, and we wish her smce in her chosen profession as ar nurse. 10 A L 0 E N I M RAYMOND R. KELMEL ‘•Ayr” Class Treasurer (3) Class Secretary (2) B. A. A. Secretary (4) Base- ball 13 41 Track (2-3-4) Football 14) Debate Team (4) Speaking Contest (4) “Polly With a Past” H41 Ray is one of the “three mus- keteers.’ His ability to swing a ‘ mean hat is quite well known, but you can see by the above list of his activities that this is not his only accomplishment. Next year he will pursue the study of chemical engi- neering. ruth McDonald “Mickey” G. A. A. Basketball (,2-3) Class Pres. (2) Class ice-Pres. (3) Mickey is a senior In three years she’s made good; We wi§h her just the best of luck That any classmates could. CAROLINE MELTON “Carrie” G. A. A. Class Secretary (I) Soccer (4) J “Aloenim” (4 y Basketball (41 J, Carrie may be quiet and demure, but give her half a chance and she’ll surprise you, for she’s a good sport 'right thur ogh. To know her is to love her—for who ever heard her speak ill of anyone? A good scout— An effcient worker— A true friend— That's Caroline! A L 0 E N I M 11 MARIE M. MURRAY “Re” G. A. A. Secretary “Aloenim” L Glee Club “Polly With a Past” (4) Marie isMhe type of girl who al- ways has a smile and a kind word for everyone. She has done success- ful work in school and in the dif- ferent organizations of which she is a member. She has decided to take up the teaching profession and we are certain that she will succeed. ROBERT MELTON “Bob” B. A. A. Class Salutatorian Bob’s motto is “Keep working.” By it he was able to graduate in three and a half years, and have over eighty Regents counts. As a good sport he can take his place with any of us. We all know Bob will suc- ceed, hut nevertheless, we wish him luck. WELLESLEY G. PETERSEN “Wally” Class Vice-Pres. (3) Track Team (l-2 $-4) x. Baseball (2 Y Football (Capt. I (4) B. A. A. Wally is certainly a worker for the school athletics. In ft rack ath- letics he is a veteran of note, and he also holds the honor of being our first football captain. Vie all wish him luck next year. .12 A L O E N I M y LAURA PRIBUL tLoly” G. A. A. Orchestra Glee Club Soccer (4) Good sport? That’s Laura. Al- ways willing to help us when our affairs need “pepping up.” We just can t stand still when she draws forth melody from the ivory keys. She expects to enter the business world next fall. Good luck to you, Loly! SARA QUINN “Sally” G. A. A. Glee Club (1-2-3-4) Sara may be little, Sara may be tall. But “by gum ” the seniors say Her refreshments beat them all. ANNA REISS Curley” G. A. A. Class Secretary (3-4) Class Will Basketball (2-3-4) Soccer (Capt.) (4) Glee Club (2) Track Team (2) « On the basketball team for three years, and captain of the soccer team, she stands out as our best girl athlete, s class secretary in our junior year, she did her part so faithfully that she was reelected for our senior year. We all like her pleasing personality and sweet ways. Keep them up, Curly! A L 0 E N I M A CHARLES SCHAFFER “Curly” B. A. A. Basketball (3-4) Track n-2). Curly has been with us for four years and during that period he has preferred to “let the world go by and -ay nothing. Although his is vocally quiet, he is physically active. As the “star” of the basketball team he has made a most enviable record, and as captain of the 1927 team he fully rounded out his athletic career. MARGARET RODE . “Marge” G. A. A. Glee Club (2) “Folly With a Fast” (-A Frize Speaking Contest Class Treas. (4) Here she comes down the hall— tall, slim, attractive—that’s Marge. How we will all miss her next year! Nobody to entertain us with amus- ing recitations in assembly. Well, she’s just the envy of her classmates! Her “ability to get along with every- one” has made her many friends, and Ea Salle Seminary will be the lucky winner and Mineola the sad loser when she leaves us next year. MARCELLA SCHlLTZ “Marcy” French Club W. 1. H. S. Valedictorian Here is our most brilliant student. •She is always ready with suggestion $nd. 4°es her share in helping the ijmiss in many projects. She is in conslaht demand by the members of the “trig” class. Can you guess why? This is her first year in our school where she soon made herself known in the scholastic field. 14 A L 0 E N I M HARRY L. TANGEMyifl “Commodore” B. A. A. “Polly With a PastfJf4) Speakings Contest ( .1) Track flU) “Aloenim” (C) Cla fe Vice-Pres. ( ) Class Orato4 v Hartfy is an “all-round” sport. He attends every school function, and Jjas a reputation unsurpassable in school spirit. We wish him the bes of lack. ANDREW STEIDINGER “Andy” B. A. A. (3)| Pres. (4) Vice-Pres. of Class (4) “Polly With arast” (4) Debating Team (4) Basketball (4) Baseball (3) Capt. (4) Winner of I 6rth Shore Tennis Tournament Andy became a member of the class of ’21 in our freshman year. Althongn he keeps a good deal to himsejf, we feel “he’s not so dumb.” In fact, we know it. Whatever col- lege he attends, he’ll be a success. The very best of luck goes with you, Andy! r BERTRAM W. STROCKBINE “Bert” B. A. A. “Aloenim” (3) I Bus. Mgr.) (4); “Polly With a Past” 14) Class Prophecy, Football (4l Bas- ketball (4). Bert’s life in the Mineola High School is one which many students are justified in envyhig. During the first three years he worked diligent- ly at his studies and placed himself among the brightest of the class. In his fourth year he participated in athletics, distinguishing hinuelf as a quarterback on the football team and forward on the basketball team. A L O E N I M 15 MICHAEL VARIO “Mickey” B. A. A. Football (4) “Polly With a Past” (4) We haven’t heard what you in- tend to do when you leave school, Mickey, hut we feel sure that no matter what you undertake you 11 he successful.—Only, Mickey, you must let the girls alone! BLANCHE VAN BOREN ‘Tan” G. A. A. Basketball (3-4) Track (2) Though she doesn’t say much about it, Blanche can do almost very- thing—draw, sing and’ play the piano. And she’s ery fond of sports. J Her even temper and generous dis- position ake her a good pal. Vi e re sure fie’ll make an excellent sten- ographer next year. EDNA WARNER “Teddy” G. A. A. “Polly With a PaA (4) Glee Club (1) “Aloenim” (4) Class Historian. We are all very proud of our class beauty, Teddy. We only have one thing to fear—that she might rush off to Hollywood to make her fortune with those fascinating eyes. But 1 guess not. Next year we shall find her in La Salle Seminary with the rest of the “debbies.” Teddy is the one proof that gentlemen don’t always prefer blondes. And if you don’t believe ,this, just ask a cer- tain young “golf champ” from Hempstead. ROSALIE, THE CONQUEROR Rosalie Clynton was sprawled up- on the bed, reading a magazine. It was a beautiful summer’s day, and the big apple tree by her bedroom window made the room so cool and delightful that Rosalie decided it was great to be alive. What young person could help being in love with life on such a beautiful day? Especially Rosalie, for she had no cares to bother her little head. Mrs. Clynton had hired a colored woman to help with the housework, and Rosalie had nothing to do hut take it easy. She had come up to her room to rest. She must look her best at the party that night. But it was hard to lie down without anything to think of, so she had brought a magazine upstairs to read. For a while she read on, turning the pages careless- ly, so that anyone could see she wasn’t interested in the story. Every time she turned a page she looked out through the window, and each time it took her longer to return to her story. “Oh. I can’t read on such a day!” she said at last, and flung aside the magazine. “The day is too lovely to spend reading an old magazine. I wish I had something else to do.” She got up from the bed, walked over to the window, and sat down on the window-sill. “My, but it's dead in the street!” she mused. “Hardly� a person out walking. But is it a hot day. You can’t blame people for not wanting to go out.” There goes John Wilke’s sister, Harriet. She must be going over to Ethel’s house. I wonder whether I was right in giving John permission to take me to Sue’s party. I’m sure if Dorothy hadn’t gone away, he would have asked her instead of me. But then,—maybe he wouldn’t have. Ethel told me that she thinks John likes me. Maybe he does, but he surely shows Hot more attention than he does me. I don’t know whether to think Ethel is right or not. She ought to know, because she’s a friend of John’s sister. But whether John likes me or not makes no difference, because I don’t care much for him. He’s too changeable. . . . First he goes with one girl, and then with another. . . . But he al- ways goes back to Dot after each one. I guess he likes her best. . . . “1 wouldn’t have decided to go to the party with him, only I was think- ing of what Ethel said, and 1 thought I’d give him a chance. . . . He seemed glad, too. ... I suppose.—” A sharp ring of the telephone in- terrupted her thoughts. “That must be for me,” she thought. “1 hate to leave this cool spot. The apple tree gives such de- lightful shade. The call can’t be im- portant, but 1 suppose I’ll ba e to answer it.” “Rosalie! Will you please answer the phone?” Mrs. Clynton called. “I’m busy, and I know it's for you anyway.” A L O E N I M 17 “All right!” answered Rosalie. She got up reluctantly and went down- stairs. It was Edythe Holbrook. She was bubbling over with enthusiasm. “Ro,” she said, “you know that new fellow in town, don’t you? His name is Harvey Elsworth. I told you Saturday that his aunt introduced us. Well, guess what happened! He asked me to to go to Sue’s party with him tonight. Isn’t that great? Wail till all the girls see him. Won’t they be jealous, though! He’s awful- ly good looking, too! “You’re going to the party, aren’t you, Ro? I’ll see you there, then. I have to say bye-bye because I have ever so much to do. Bye-bye!” Rosalie banged down the receiver. “Who was it, dear?” asked her mother, coming in at that moment. “Oh. it was Edythe Holbrook. She makes me angry. Every time some- thing good happens to her. she ha� to call me up to show off. I don’t see why she has to get all the fel- lows. It’s awful the way she gets all the good-looking ones just be- cause she’s pretty. Rosalie ran upstairs again. She went over to the window and took her accustomed seat on the window- sill. “Edythe surely is a fine one. She showed off probably and wasn’t her real self at all, and he fell for it. That girl is boring!” When Rosalie came downstairs to supper, her brother Bill had already come in. He was whistling merrily, and singing snatches of popular songs. “Hello. Ro,” he called out. “Why the blues?” “Oh, it’s Edythe. That new fellow. Harvey Elsworth. is taking her to Sue’s party and she just had to tell me about it. She will be stuck-up. She called me up just to tell me about it. 1 don’t see what he likes about her. She’s pretty, but nothing else.” “Maybe he asked her because she’s the only one in the crowd he’s been introduced to,” Bill responded. “Oh, I don’t know and 1 don’t care,” his sister said finally. At supper, Bill told of some funny incidents that had happened during the day. Rosalie laughed as merrily as the rest, and by the lime supper was over, she was again in high spirits. When John called for her later, she came downstairs as lightly as a bird. She looked very pretty in her newr blue dress, and her happiness added much to the picture. They soon left for Sue’s house, with Mrs. Clyn- ton’s “Have a good time!” reaching them as they drove off. The next morning when Rosalie came downstairs she had lots to tel! her mother. The party was wonder- ful, but, best of all, she had had several dances with Harvey Elsworth, and he had asked to come to see her the follow ing Tuesday. Of course she had consented. Anyway, John had said that Dorothy would be com- ing home in a week, and Rosalie sup- posed that he would fall all over Dorothy again and be blind as far as other girls were concerned. The following Tuesday, Harvey apeared. W hile he and Rosalie were sitting out on the porch talking, Har- vey mentioned a party that was to be given the following week in honor of Dorothy’s home-coming. He had received an invitation. Rosalie had been invited, too, and the happy moment of that Tuesday evening ar- rived when Harvey asked Rosalie to go to the party with him. After Harvey had left. Rosalie ran upstairs to her mother’s room. “Mother,” she began, in a most excited tone, “Harvey has asked me 18 A L O E N I M to go to the party with him next week. Isn t that too lovely for words? Just imagine how jealous the girls will be! They’re all just wild about him, and would do any- thing to have him for an escort. Let Dorothy have John,—I don’t care. I’ve got Harvey. And wait till the girls see us!” —Marcella Schultz, ’27. SIGNS OF SPRING W hen the wind ceases to blow And there is no more white snow— W hen the sun shines all the day And under the trees children play, I know it’s spring. When the robin in the tree Starts to sing his song to me. When the garden’s full of flowers And we get the April showers, I know it’s spring. When high up in the trees I note the wafting of the breeze, W hen the buds begin to sprout And I hear the children shout, I know it’s spring. —Sylvia Schultz, Sixth Grade. WAS HAMLET INSANE? from reliable sources I have gleaned the knowledge that the ques- tion of Hamlet’s sanity or insanity has been the subject of debate since Shakesperian times. To me this seems to be all unnecessary, for are not the facts staring one in the face, bearing out Hamlet’s sanitv and his crafty, foxy methods of conquest? However, to prove my point, I am going to tell you of a curious ex- perience of mine. One day while meandering in the woods near mv home I came upon a wounded bird. Pitying the helpless thing, I moved to pick it up when to my astonish- ment it fluttered a few feet out of my reach. Again I advanced to help it and again it fluttered a short dis- tance and dropped. This procedure continued for about two hundred feet when without warning it rose gracelully into the air and was gent- ly wafted away on the breeze. Per- plexity reigned within my mind. Here was a bird to all outward appear- ances, wounded, yet flying with the strength of an eagle. Why did it lure me onward when I attempted to assist it? Was this just a trick of Nature to be used by the bird for protection? I pon taking the problem to my father, I found such was the case. The bird was, at the time of my approach, tending to the needs of a brood of young. Disturbed by my approach, and awakened to the sense of impending danger, the bird had taken on a wounded disposition and had effectively lured me away from its brood of helpless young. Is it not rational and perfectly logical that Hamlet, incensed by the action of the King and Queen and realizing that things were about to happen assumed this “antic disposi- tion as a sort of cloak of protection under which he could manoeuvre with perfect safety. May a man be called insane who so masterfully and craft- ily takes the awful situation in hand, exposes the King and exonerates himself of all guilt? Can a bird be called insane when she assumes a wounded disposition to protect her- self and her young? Common sense says No! All through the play Hamlet’s speeches display that undercurrent theme of watchful waiting, crafty plotting and innocent intimidation. These speeches show to the super- lative degree that Hamlet is not in- sane, that the antic disposition is but a protective armor and that his real character is like that of his father, the former King of Denmark. —R. K., ’27. A L O E N I M 19 IIIS DAY IN ASSEMBLY He had studied all week for this great clay. He had written his speech, read it aloud and said it to himself; in fact he had done everything pos- sible to aid him in learning it. He would not be like the rest—he would not be nervous. His face would not gel red; he would mount the plat- form and give his address like an orator. But as the time drew nearer, he was not so sure; his stomach had that peculiar feeling of emptiness. The minutes ticked away. The bell rang—it was time to pass. He began to feel rather weak in his legs, and that empty feeling became more empty. Assembly opened. They sang—all but one nervous wreck of a boy—at leal that is the way that boy felt. “Next we will hear John Mel ten. John Mellen, Jr. coughed. He had rather a hard time getting up the � teps. He felt sure that his hair was mussed and that his shoe was untied. But lie mounted the steps. His stom- ach felt still emptier, his legs still weaker. “Fellow students,” he began, his face like a beet. He continued. He looked at his audience, he looked at the ceiling; he looked at the floor, then back at his audience. He had finished. He hadn’t left much out. He descended the steps, sighed and murmured, “Oh, boy, I’m glad that’s over!” —Ellery Smith, ’29. THE ORIGIN OF THE DRAMA As we read of the gerat furore which is now being raised concern- ing the drama today we can barely realize the manner in which it ori- ginated. English drama originated centuries ago in medieval England. 1 he plays were called “miracle plays and were strictly religious, being acted by priests and choir boys. I hey were acted on Sundays or on holidays such as Christmas and Easter; and people came to look forward to them. Grad- ually, humor was introduced, and laymen took the parts, for many priests disapproved of the type ot play. At the end of the Fourteenth Century, it was the greatest amuse- ment of the people and some local organizations of workmen ol dif- ferent trades began to act the parts. These were called “guild produc- tions,” deriving their names from the fact that each village had its “Guild of Butchers,” “Guild of Weavers, etc. At a certain time each year each guild would perform its plays. All the people of the surrounding country would take part in the week of merrymaking. The expenses were paid by the members of the guild, and, as they were acted on a huge wagon or “pageant.’ the expenses were very great. Soon the “Cycle of Miracle Plays’ came into existence. This consisted of a collection of plays one might see if he were to station himself at a public square, for they were very numerous. The plays might deal with the incidents from the creation of the earth up to the resurrection of Christ. These were acted by amateurs but soon professional actors appeared. These men usually banded together forming companies who played in various sections of the country. Then, talented men began to write little plays. They were not satisfied with Biblical stories, so they gradually drifted away from that type ol play. These short humorous sketche were at first produced between the pag- eants of the “Cycle”; hence their name, “Interludes.” (Continued on Page 41) News otes ibblmgs SENIOR NOTES The seniors are so busy making preparations for graduation that not much time has been taken for social functions. However, a little was spared during Easter vacation to see “(.ountess Maritza,” a musical com- edy which all of the party enjoyed greatly. Some very interesting class meet- ings have been held to decide on in- vitations and other necessities for graduation. In five short weeks the seniors will emerge from the steady routine of high school work to a wider and broader field of education. Some are going to college and “prep” school, while others are entering the busi- ness world. No one quite knows what the future holds for these stu- dents, but it is the wish of all in the high school that they have the greatest possible success in whatever they undertake. They are looking forward with great joy, some anticipation and a little sadness to that day when they will leave behind them forever the place where they have had so many happy times, and also gained so much knowledge. As the years toll by they will look back at the days spent at Mineola High School as the hap- piest ones in their lives. The class of ’27 regret that they are so soon to leave the place where they have made so many true friends in the faculty and student body. “Come on, classmates, let’s give three cheers for good old Mineola!” JUNIOR NOTES The Junior Class is very bu with preparations for the June “From” which they will give in honor of the Seniors. Of course, it will be the best dance ever given in the historv of the school, and everyone in the high school is most cordialk invited and urged to attend. Mildred How- ell has kindly offered to supervise the decorations, and it is unneces- sary to say that they will be lovely. The Junior girls are very much in- terested in bits of colored paper. Come and see the result at the Legion Hall on Wednesday evening, June 22d. Dancing at 8:30. Good music and dainty refreshments! The Juniors will soon be Seniors. The style of their class rings will be decided very shortly. You may not have realized that the class of 1928 will be the largest class that has ever graduated from Mineola High. There are 48 members. During the first week in May a drive was conducted for the collec- tion of class dues, and it proved to be a great success. The captains were Charlotte Heidtmann. Anna Os- wald, Abraham Reiss and Le Roy Kinsey. G. A. A. NOTES What’s going to happen? So many A. A. meetings this month! Well, at last the girls have awakened and the first thing they did was to buy G. ALOE N I M 21 A. A. pins. They are very attractive and certainly everyone seems very proud to wear one. Some very in- teresting plans are being made for the future. Keep up the good work, girls. You're doing fine! ALUMNI NOTES Dorothy Downs graduates from St. Joseph’s College in June. Next year she expects to teach Spanish in New York City. cue when the girl would jum in with her speech. Mrs. Clendenny, exasperated, exclaimed: “Betty, will you stop picking on Jack s noes! Miss Dorland’s study hall is like a prison to get out of. In order to leave the room one must bring their parents’ consent signed by the family physician. But you must also give your life’s history—then you ha e a slim chance of getting out. Miss Evelyn Seaman graduates from Wellesley on June 21. She will spend the summer in Europe. Announcement has been made of the engagement of Ruey Jones and Edward Schmidt. Miss Viola McCarthy will spend the summer in Europe, accompanied by Miss Ethel Kooney of the high school faculty. Miss Isabelle Von Oehsen is re- covering from a recent attack of ap- pendicitis. The Junior Class extends a most cordial invitation to all Alumni to their dance on June 22d at the Legion Hall. It is hoped that the previous graduating classes will he well rep- resented. OUR FACULTY Mis- McCarthy was trying to see what Stanley Young was looking at for fully ten minutes in her study hall, when she spoke, “Stanley, no- body’s looking at you. I've been watching for ten minutes so—.” A roar of laughter followed. Mrs. Clendenny was drilling two people for a speaking part. Hie girl's cue was “no.” The hoy each time was about to give the girl her SENIORS HOW COULD YOU TELL—? That Edna Warner was in love? That Michael Vario was a lady’s man? That Blanche Van Buren was just the type? That Harry Tangemann was an ora- tor? That Bert Strockbine wanted to be an actor? That Andrew Steidinger will be a bachelor? That Marcella Schultz will always succeed? That Margaret Rode should become an actress? That Anna Reiss enjoys a good time? That Sara Quinn will become a fam- ous speaker in the House of Rep- resentatives? That Laura Pribul is inclined to be flirtatious? That Wellesley Peterson is a sheik? That Marie Murray is wiser than she pretends? That Robert Melton is not so dumb ? That Caroline Melton knows her • 99 O onions : That Raymond Kelmel has a winning way with the ladies? That Neen Johrens is “bound’ to be- come a great whistler? That Mildred Howell always says an “ash be” darned? That Janet Harwood is a picture of innocence? t 22 A L 0 E N I M That Lesler Haab is awakening from his long winter’s nap? That I - ewis Greenstein knows his vo- cabulary? I hat Edna Gilligan is “going in” for modeling? I hat Dot I lorence will become a great drug-store cow-girl? I hat Alfred Fagerang will soon he building structures instead of air- castles? I hat Pearl Einhorn is noisy? I hat Marion Dressing will succeed Mary Pickford? I hat Evelyn Brown will he the new Syracuse “widow?” FACULTY NOTES W e regret that these members of our high school faculty will not re- turn to us next year: Miss Bennett, Miss Dorland, Miss Lewis and Miss Norton. Miss Lewis will teach at Nyack, and Miss Dorland at Penn Yann, New York. Miss McCarthy has given to the high school a silver loving cup, called the Wellesley Cup, on which will he engraved each year the name of the senior girl, preferably a class- ical student, who has best exemplified character, scholarship and leadership during her high school course. Mrs. Clendenny has given to the high school a silver loving cup—the Merit Cup—on which will be en- graved each year the name of the junior or senior girl who, in the opinion of the faculty, most favor- ably represents the highest type of American womanhood. Both of these awards, as well as that of the Rob- ert Alfred Cornwell Cup, will be made at the Commencement exercises in June. Miss Downs, our director of physi- cal training for girls, has announced her engagement to Mr. P. V. Ketch- om, of Kiverhead. They will be mar- ried in the fall. M iss Bennett is sailing for Europe in June, where she plans to make a rather extensive tour of France. Miss McCarthy and Miss Rooney are sailing for Europe on June 29. They are taking a New York Uni- versity travel-study, with four weeks of study of government and inter- national relationships at Geneva. Their itinerary includes England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Switzerland. NIBBLINGS OF THE SCHOOL MOUSE Have you brought your two dol- lars? Oh, goodness, more money!” This is the general conversation heard among the seniors. It is feared that if they are asked for another “shil- ling some of them will he unable to appear graduation night, due to the fact that they will have no new clothes to wear. And that would he a catastrophe! It is very noticeable that quite a few of the senior girls have decided to behave themselves for a change because it is rumored a few cups are going to he handed out graduation night. Of course, some of them will have to be disappointed but they are all striving to he counted among the honored ones. With Regents approaching, quite a few horrid, brightly-covered little books are noticed on the desks of nearly all the pupils, and light and dark heads are being diligently bent over them. It certainly looks as if there will be a good many BOs and 90s this June. Let’s hope so. anyway. A L 0 E N I M 23 OWL’S CORNER Next year it seems that Mineola will have a banner year in athletics. Our best athletes will return. How- ever. we will be saddened by the fact that neither Miss Downs nor Mr. Vib- berts will be with us. One team that is doing well is our baseball team. Although they lost 2—0 to Hicksville, it has to be a good team to hold such a team as Hicksville High to two runs. Though our speakers lost at Farm- ingdale, we are very proud of the good showing “Neen Johrens and Ellerv Smith made. The editor hopes that someone will write the “Owl’s Corner” next year. I he purpose of the Owl’s Corner” is lo give credit to those who were not mentioned in the school notes and praise to other spheres of activitv outside of our school. It is not only for above-mentioned things, but also for encouraging (?) hints to the student body and faculty. It will certainly be a cruel world for some of the seniors next year, when they will be unable to borrow pens! We hope that Mr. Sloat will be able next year to tell the story of the darkey and the phenomena with- out substituting the word flower for his favorite word, “thistle.” We all have to take our hats ofi to Coach ibberts when it comes to introducing sisters, especially at the Port Washington track meet! Hie seniors hope that next year the juniors will try to equal our all- around record, especiallv in giving _ 66 1 99 a dance. This being said, the editor bids vou farewell, and luck in Regents. H. L. T., ’27. “ALOENIM” A swimming instructor named Sloat While teaching bis class how to float Suddenly sank to the bottom As though someone had shot ’em— Hereafter he’ll just use a boat. An enormous young man named Benny Weighed considerably more than many W hen he stepped on the scaie He let out a wail I' or he had wasted a penny. A fairly good player was Ray And oh! how he hit they all say When he swung at the ball He took a bad'fall And didn’t “come to” till the next day. A marvelous Trench dame called Brown Was the “cats in a play of renown She starred in her part Won the hero’s heart— But her rival chased Brown out of town. A crepe paper artist was Howell Who could manufacture a dress or a doll Her steak was a fake Of which one couldn’t partake And this caused the cast to growl. Mary had a little lamb A lobster and some prunes A glass of milk and a piece of pie And then some maccaroons. 11 made the naughty waitress grin To see her order so And when they carried Mary out Her face was white as snow. JUST BEFORE VACATION ’Tvs as the day before Easter (vaca- tion) And all thru the school Not a pupil was studying Who’d be such a fool ? The teachers were cross, and gave us a stare That weakened our knees and straightened our hair. 24 A L 0 E N I M The pupils were seated all slouched in their seats With visions of music, dances and eats. And Kay in the front seat and I in the back Had reclined our heads for an after- noon nap. When out in the playground such a noise startled me That 1 jumped to a window, the bet- ter to see A ball game in progress had caused all the storm And I to my hard seat returned quite forlorn. When what to my delicate ears should come But a teacher’s harsh voice—Wow! she could yell some! More rapid than bullets her scold- ings they came And screamed and repeated and called them by name. Now, Ray; now, Emig! now, Eve- lyn! now, Howell! You’d sure be surprised how that teacher could growl. Well, finally the bell, and hardships were o’er And we rushed thru the hall, for- given once more. —B. W. S., ’27. OIK LATIN CLASS And when our work is over Ourselves from class we wrench We leave Cicero, the orator, And set our minds on French. —A. R., ’28. OUR FACULTY Down the high school corridor If you should care to stride You’ll find our dear old teachers In the rooms where they preside. First, comes the study hall Where no one has a chance To throw but one spit ball ’Neath Mrs. Uendenny’s glance. Room 2 is where the Juniors dwell And Miss Lewis holds the throne She bawls them out and advises well While they sit still and groan. In room 4 you 11 find Miss Bennett Our Spanish teacher dear 1 know that you will love her As many of us here. In room 6 is M iss McCarthy The pride of the Junior Class She’s just a sweet-natured body To every lad and lass. Room 8 is known as the Senior room Miss Rooney is the boss We love her very dearly That is—except when she is cross. W e are only twTo, But how we do work! Our aim is for excellency And our marks are sure to chirp. We stay up late to study (more jokes) While others stay out for fun; But we feel that we are repaid By having our lessons done. Our class comes first in the morning And we begin to translate How Cataline planned Rome’s down- fall And Cicero “gave him the gate. Miss Denis teaches drawing To a very industrious crew (?) And Miss Smith, the nurse, is cap- able Of killing or curing you. Chemistry, “trig and geometry Are taught by Mr. Sloat; The subjects, although interesting At times surely “get your goat. Miss Meade teaches typing— The students plug to her tune; While Miss Norton tells the 1 resh- ies” All about a wonderful prune. A L 0 E N I M 25 Miss Dorland teaches Latin That we’re sure is right But the Seniors in the fourth period Do give her an awful fright. Mr. Vibberts leads our boys In baseball and in track We are all very sorry That next year he won’t be back. Miss Burns teaches English And guides the Sophomores right ’Tis many a lark they’ve had this year Because she let them out at night. M iss Tinkham leads our singing Miss Phillips, Spanish II Combining these would be amusing— But it would never do. Miss Downs has a rolling pin For Kay Ketcham she has caught We hope there will never be A battle to be fought. Last, but not least Comes Mr. Allan, principal of our school— To him is left the greatest task Upholding the Golden Rule. —M. H., ’27. IN-FAMOUS SAYINGS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE “Although we’re very fond of you two, if you don’t stop talking, you’ll have to leave class.”—Mr. Sloat. “I really believe I’m fickle.”— Evelyn Brown. “We will now have a little dic- tation.”—Miss Phillips. “There’s going to be a funeral arond here soon.”—Janet Harwood. “And I said to Eddy.”—Mildred Howell. “H ve you seen my boy friend lately, Warner?”—Edna Gilligan. “Will you girls leave me alone?” —Andrew Steidinger. “Will you kindly explain the humor?”—Mrs. Clendenny. “Oh, I’ve got to go to choir prac- tice.”Margaret Rode. “May I make an announcement?” —Miss Downs. “Hey, Giggs, are you going home?”—Ernestine Johrens. “Take the next two outlines.”— Miss McCarthy. “It is now history.”—Mr. Allen. “My friends in Alaska.”—Mrs. Clendenny. “If I’m elected the best looking boy.”—Bertram Strockbine. “Wait, I’ve got some letters to mail.”—Ann Reiss. “Result of Civil War was forming of Knights of Columbus.”—Pearl Einhorn. “I’ve got telephone addresses.”-— Lewis Greenstein. “I’ve got to hurry home, Johnny’s going to call up.”—Edna Warner. “George is teaching me to play the uke.”—Caroline Melton. “I don’t want any writeup.”— Alfred Fagereng. “Oh, my picture’s terrible.”— Senior Class. “Oh, I went to a dance in Queens.” —Marie Murray. “Oh, I’m not that conceited.”— Bertram Strockbine. “I wouldn’t go out with a boy.”— Sally Quinn. “And I said to my women.”— Wally Peterson. “Uff, now wouldn’t dot char you?” —Edna Gilligan. “I’ll see them Friday night.”— Laura Pribul. “Neen, you are simply wonder- ful.”—Harry Tangemann. “Oh, they all ask me everything.” —Marcella Schultz. “Do you want my picture?”— Mike Vario “How I haie long pants!”—Curly Schaefer. (Continued on Page 41) GKEAT NECK VICTIM IN M. H. S. FIRST GAME I he Mineola High School opened its season with a victory over Great Neck by winning 4—2. The game started with both pitchers retiring the sides very easily. But in the second inning Heidtmann’s walk and Mc- Guire's single netted a run. Then came Backeil’s single which made it 2—0 in favor of Mineola. However, Great Neck retaliated by evening up things in their half. Further scoring by Mineola occurred in the third in- ning when, with l)e Brava on second, due to his walk and Hurley’s sacri- fice, Kelmel cracked a tremendous triple to deep left field. Steidinger’s single scored another, making it four runs in all. This concluded the scor- ing by both teams as each pitcher settled down and pitched airtight games. Seaman of Mineola, allowed three hits and struck out nine, while Gotoutas of Great Neck, allowed four hits and fanned eleven. MINEOLA DEFEATS MALVERNE 7-5 Mineola won its second game of the current season by defeating; Mal- verne 7—5. The game was held well in control by the excellent pitching of Seaman who allowed onlv 5 hits and fanned 6. In the fourth inning Backiel singled, and Kinsey, Mineola catcher, with a smashing drive through Malverne’s shortstop, brought home the fifth run of the game. Kelmel was the outstanding hitter, getting four hits at four times at bat. In the last inning Malverne threatened to score. Stalker hit a three-bagger. The next two men hit out but Stalker scored on a wild throw. The last man, Nelson, hit the ball with the speed of a rifle bullet straight down to third. It looked like an easy hit; but our very reliable third sacker, Steidinger, made a nifty one-handed catch and retired the side. BERGOLD’S PITCHING STOPS MINEOLA NINE, 2—0 In one of the best high school games seen for some time on the North Shore, the Mineola nine went down to defeat at the hands of the Hicksville team. The game was a rare treat for baseball fans as it ex- hibited some high class pitching bv both twirlers. Harold Bergold, one of the ablest strikeout artists on the island, faced the Mineola sluggers. Kelmel, leader of Mineola’s heavy artillery, with an average of .714, was not present, much to the regret of our fans. Seaman, Mineola’s crack hurler, pitched a wonderful game and the outcome was not decided until the last inning. It will be re- membered that this same Hicksville nine won the county championship last year. MINEOLA LOSES TO OYSTER BAY On May 6th Mineola played its second home game and lo t to Oyster Bay, 13—6, in a game that was re- plete with excitement. In the first A L 0 E N I M 29 inning Mamorale of Oyster Bay, was safe on first, was sacrificed to sec- ond and stole third, hut could not score because Seaman, Mineola;s crack hurler retired the last man in a fine fashion. The second inning was full of “fireworks.” Both pitch- ers became a little liberal and in all. ■ thirteen runs were scored. Errors by Steidinger and Backiel permitted the visitors to score nine unearned runs. Mineola scored five runs. Seaman pitched a masterful game hut twelve errors by his teammates proved too much and prevented Mineola from coming on top at the finish. WEARERS OF THE VARSITY “M” It is inevitable that in the smaller schools a certain few athletes com- prise the various athletic teams. It is also true that every two or three years there is a complete turnover in athletics; the older players grad- uate and the younger ones come up in the ranks to take their places. So it has been with Mineola High this year. And yet, under these hand- icaps, the hoys have made a name for the school and for themselves. Not the name of “Champions” but the name of “Hard, Clean Fighters,” no matter what the odds against them. It is easy to be champions when the material and experience is at hand, but it is not so easy to carry on with a fighting spirit in the face of continual losses. The experience and confidence gained this year will materially aid the boys another year. Mineola may look forward to a banner year, if the same fighting spirit plus the ex- perience of this year is in evidence. All honor to the boys who wear the Varsity “M!” —Charles D. Vibberts. Conch. Football I’ rank Backiel, Avedis Derounian. George Greenstein, Manny Green- wald, Manager; Isadore Goldberg, George Hembach, Raymond Kelmel. Robert Lehner, Carl Cessing, Stephen McC iuire, Thomas McKee, Wellesley Peterson, Captain; John Pospisii. Jerry Ryan, Bertram Strockbine, Gussie Witt, Leslie White. Basketball Edward Ashby, Frank Backiel, Warren Dochtermann, Leonard Emig. ' P William Hurley, LeRoy Kinsey, Carl Lessing, Manager; Stephen McGuire, Bertram Strockbine, Charles Schaf- fer, Captain; Frank Seaman, Harrv Van Wagner, Leslie White. Baseball Frank Backiel, Louis Beaton, Frank DeBrava, Charles DeBrava, Leonard Emig, Manny Greenwald. Jack Heidtmann, William Hurley, Howard Ifiinger, LeRoy Kinsey. Benj. Jones, Manager: Raymond Kelmel, Stephen McGuire, John Pospisii, Frank Seaman, Andrew Steidinger. Captain. Track George Hembach, Raymond Kel- mel, Robert Lehner, Carl Lessing. fStephen McGuire, Wellesley Peter- son. Frank Seaman. Captain: Ste- phen Seydler. T ennis Andrew Steidinger. Three letter men. f Four letter men. LATE SPORT EXTRA Mineola defeated Westbury in a dual track meet with a score of 130 — 107. Mineola batsmen trim Malverne in return tilt, 10—7. Mineola baseball team swamps Westbury. Score. 9—1. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION A L 0 E N I M GIRLS OF THE VARSITY “M” “Be courteous, play fair, and hard, take decisions with a smile and above all remember it is your school name that is at stake, not your own, if you should make a slip.” These are a few of the maxims instilled in the girls of Mineola High that have helped them, combined with their own hard work, faithful practice and love for clean games to win their letters and be proud to wear them. The following are the girls who have earned letters since September, 1926. Soccer Anna Reiss, Captain; Alice Tesar, Charlotte Heidtmann, Evelyn Brown, Caroline Melton, Mary Kaider, I Seventh Grade I ; Betty Carew, Row- ena Darling, Rebecca Pribul, Alberta LeGault, Francis Schwartz, Jennie Pospisil, Caroline Erni. Basketball Alice Tesar, Captain; Charlotte Heidtmann, Bessie Doyle, Anna Os- wald, Anna Reiss, Caroline Erni, Evelyn Brown, Ruth McDonald, Jennie Pospisil, Rebecca Pribul, Blanche Van Buren. GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM Class C. H. S. Girls— 50 yard dash—Cha mann, Captain. 75 Bessie Doyle. Baseball Tesar. Basketball throw Tesar. AN APPRECIATION OF OL COACHES Monuments are erected to keep alive the memory of some people: others books have been written about, while the memory of those who are really respected and loved is en- graved on something which is more lasting and more impressive than monuments—it is in the heart of a friend. When school opens in September, two people will not greet those who return. If ever two teachers have made themselves loved and respect- ed by all whom they meet, they are our two coaches, Miss Downs and Mr. Vibberts. Miss Downs’ record for the past five years speaks for itself. The teams she coached have always been contenders for first place. Mr. Vib- berts’ teams didn’t fare so well ex- The Girls’ Track Team, under the leadership of Miss Downs, bids fair to make a record year. Last year the girls placed first in the 50 yard dash, 95 lbs. and under, in the Nas- sau County Meet. The material for this year is faster for all events and ought to make a fair showing. The entries are as follows: Class A, 95 lbs. and under (grade) — 50 yard dash—Adelaide Corley. 75 yard dash—Adelaide Corley. Baseball throw—Helen Gould. Bas- ketball throw—Lottie Poplouski. Class B. Unlimited Grades— Baseball throw —- Dorothy Frank. Basketball throw—Francis Grott. cept in baseball. But he has instilled into the boys something that is worth more than championships. It is the spirit of being a good loser. By this Mr. Vibberts has won the respect and admiration of the fellows and he is called by us boys “Our Pal.” This brings to mind a few lines of Kipling’s, slightly changed for the occasion: “But the coach worth while is the coach with a smile When everything goes dead wrong.” Wherever Miss Downs and Mr. Vibberts go, they have the best wishes of the student body of Mine- ola High School. EXCHANGE We gratefully acknowledge ex- changes from the following schools: ‘•Ink Spots”—Sea Cliff H. S., Sea Cliff, N. Y. “Oracle”—Jamaica H. S., Jamaica, N. Y. “The Dial”—Brattleboro H. S., Brattleboro, t. “The High Light”—A. J. Demarest H. S., Hoboken, N. J. “The Lawrencian”—Lawrence H. S., Lawrence, N. Y. “The Parnassian”—Passaic H. S., Passaic, N. J. “The Port Weekly”—Port Washing- ton, N. Y. “The Record”—Patchogue H. S., Patchogue, N. Y. The Red Black”—Friends’ Aca- demy, Locust Valley, N. Y. “The Red and Blue Tattler”—New Hartford. H. S.. New Hartford, N. Y. “The Tabula”—Torrington H. S., Torrington, Conn. ‘The Whisp”—Westbury H. S., Westbury, N. Y. “The Broadcaster”—Yonkers H. S., Yonkers, N. Y. “The Chronicle”—Wright H. S., New Orleans, La. WHAT WE THINK OF OTHERS: ‘’The Dial.”—This magazine is un- usual both in size and contents, for it has very good material from the first page to the last one. We like the idea of a school directory. “The Red and Black.”—Your lit- erature department was fairly good, but the cuts were rather poor. Any- way why not have a few original jokes? “The Red and Blue Tattler.”— Your material is complete, but very poorly arranged. Why not “top” your departments with cuts? “The Tabula' —This is a magazine filled with good stories, news and sports. Quite a bit of space was taken up with the neat but large cut-. A small boy had been given a penny with a hole in it. He spent it for a doughnut. The salesman, in due course, objected. “See here, but, this penny has a hole in it.” “So has the doughnut,” was the grinning reply. Charlotte: 1 saw Roy the other day and he was actually talking with animation.” Limey: “Did you? Gee! That’s funny. I didn’t know he ever talked to girls! Anna who?” Mickey: “Have you read “Freck- les?” Bill: “No, but I have brown ones.” —The Huisache. Gentleman: My boy. how did you come to fall into the lake? Little Boy: I didn’t come to fall in; I came to fish. Only one man when in love ever told the truth. That was Adam when he said, “Eve, you’re the only woman in the world for me.” Kid: Mamma, ain’t papa gonna go to heaven when he dies? Mother: Why, of course dearie, why do you say that? Kid: Well, I heard the doctor say he’s gonna send papa to a warmer climate. rhe Sunday School teacher saw several of her pupils engaged in some interesting game. “What are you doing?” she in- quired. “We’re seeing who can tell the big- gest lie,” replied Susie. “The win- ner is to get this piece of pie.” “Oh,” said the shocked teacher, “I never told a lie.” The little girls looked at one an- other. “Give her the pie,” said Susie. New Maid: “The lady hasn't the money now, but you can leave the ice and she’ll pay you on Saturday.” “But,” protested the iceman, “sup- posing she ain't got the money then?” Maid: “Well, if she ain’t, you can take the ice back.” Down and Out Jeffrey: “So your son has been injured and is coming home from college?” Briggs: “Yes, he sprained his ukelele finger. —Detroit News. I rose and gave her my seat. I could not let her stand. She made me think of mother with That strap held in her hand. She: “Honest, did he really say that 1 was like a dove?” He: “I guess that was it; if I remember correctly his real words were 6Pigeon-toed’.” Miss Rooney asked for a theme on “Laziness.” Wellsley Peterson, a pupil of the class handed in a blank paper. Mother: (knocking at bedroom door) “Eight o’clock! Eight o'- clock!” Sleepy Freshie: “Did you? Bet- ter call a doctor.” In History Class Miss McCarthy: “And what hap- pened to the other tyrant, Hippios?” J. Ginsberg: “Oh, he hadda flee, and he went to another city.” First Aid Judge: “Did you, or did you not strangle this man to death?” Sippy, the Sap: “Not guilty, your Honor. In the scuffle he cut himself on the chin and I wrapped a tourniquet around his neck to keep him from bleeding to death.” —Selection. 34 ALOENIM A. FLESCH Tailor Main Street MINEOLA, L. I. P. SPORBERT Meat Market Mineola Blvd. MINEOLA, N. Y. TURNPIKE SHOE STORE 208 Jericho Turnpike MINEOLA, N. Y. MODERN BARBER SHOP First Class Service 216 Jericho Turnpike F. MARTIN C. V. FLINT Real Estate 189 Second Street MINEOLA, N. Y. Telephone 1011-J Garden City JOSEPH BURT Photographs Wife: (at breakfast) “Oh, John, I’ll bet I know whom you gave your seat to coming home last night.” Hub: (who had been out having a quiet little game.) “Nonsense, my dear. How could you ever guess? How do you know I gave up my seat to anyone?” Wife: “Yes, you did, you dear, kind old hoy; you let a poor Irish- man have it, for I distinctly heard you say in your sleep, “Oh, that’s all right. I’ll stand pat.” Brown: “1 wonder if Professor Sloat meant anything by it? Warner: “Bv what?” Brown: “He advertised a lecture on “Fools” and when I bought a ticket it was marked ‘Admit One’. Limey: “What were you and Raymond talking about last night?” Whitey: “Our kith and kin.” Limey: “Yes, I heard ’em. He said, ‘Can I have a kith? and you said ‘You kin’.” “A higher Science” Ephriam Jackson: “What you call it, when a girl gets married three times—bigotry?” Rastus Johnston: “Lawsy, hoy, you sutenly is a ignoramus! Why when a girl gets married two times dat am bigotry, but when she gets married the third time, dat am trigonometry.” PARADISE “The Only Place To Eat” All Kinds of Sandwiches 181 Second Street MINEOLA, N. Y. Garden City 2309 F. OLOISIO Candy, Cigars Soda 148 Mineola Blvd. MINEOLA, N. Y. A L 0 E N I M 35 FAREWELL ll always has been and will be the aim of every staff to publish a successful school paper. My year as editor-in-chief has been a very pleasant one and, 1 believe, success- ful. ith the cooperation of a splendid and gifted staff, is there any reason why it should not have been a success? Each department has worked faithfully to make it so. and deserves much credit. June claims a great number from the staff this year, but there is a greater number of capable students of the high school to fill their places. W ith the old members of the staff to show the new members their work, there is no reason why a larger and even better paper cannot be issued next year. But a staff alone cannot publish a paper. Much of its credit is due to our faculty advisors, Miss Rooney and Mr. Sloat, who have helped in each department. I’m sure our busi- ness staff could never have “made ends meet so well if it hadn’t been for Mr. Sloat; while the compilation of the paper has been carefully done by Miss Roonev. At this time 1 want to extend my sincerest wishes to the new staff of our ALOEN IM that their paper may continue to grow larger and better each i sue. May I urge all the dele- gates who possibly can, to attend the Columbia Scholastic Press Associa- tion Convention next year, for new ideas can always be learned at these meetings. And last, but not least, I wish to thank each member of the staff for his cooperation as well as all those who have helped to make our paper a success. —The Editor, ’27. L. S A U L Clothing for the Entire Family Willis Avenue MINEOLA, N. Y. A. SMITH Dry Goods Mineola Bvld., MINEOLA, L. I. Mineola Family Shoe Store 82 Main Street MINEOLA, L. I. THE MINEOLA SUGAR BOWL Opp. High School SAMUEL GREEN, Prop. Garden City 3987 H. REISS Gents Furnishings Bridge Plaza JOHN A. FRIELINGSDORF Delicatessen, Grocery and Luncheon Open Sundays 4 to 8 P. M. 165 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, N. Y. ‘‘PETE’S’’ Have You Tried Our Home Made Made Nut Carmels 36 A L 0 E N I M Compliments of (ttlaHB of 1930 SEARING AVENUE GARAGE HARRY BURT, Prop. Repair Work Quickly Done PRICES RIGHT These Portraits of the Senior Class of 1927 Were Taken By RUSSELL WEBBER Photographer 185 SECOND STREET MINEOLA, N. Y. QUEENS VILLAGE A L 0 E N I M 37 Browne’s Business School HEMPSTEAD 266 FRONT STREET JAMAICA JAMAICA AVE and 150th STREET Near Main Station SECRETARIAL TRAINING Advance Registration and References Required Special Courses for High School Graduates and College Students DAY AND EVENING CLASSES “Mineola’s Finest Confectionery Store” NATIONAL CANDY STORE MAIN STREET Soda Chocolates Bon Rons Havens Co. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS Class Pins, Rings, Medals and Trophies QUALITY plus SERVICE equals SATISFACTION Telephone WALker 0257 17-19 THOMPSON STREET NEW YORK CITY SEND FOR CATALOG 38 A L 0 E N I M After Graduation WHY NOT make recreation your vocation; enjoy your work and give pleasure to others: be healthy and happy and teach others to be the same? Such is the life and work of a teacher of physical education. SAVAGE SCHOOL For Physical Education Established 1890 A Normal School which prepares men and women to become teachers, directors and sup- ervisors of physical education in schools, col- leges, clubs, private institutions and indust- rial organizations. The curriculum includes instruction in all forms of athletics, gymnastics, sanies, dancing, swimming, dramatics and the like; also the essential courses in education, psychology, ana- tomy, physiology, hygiene, and others, thor- oughly covering the theory and practice of physical education. An Exceptionally Strong Faculty CATALOGUE UPON REQUEST Increasing demand for teachers. Salaries highr than for grade teaching. Employment bureau for students and graduates. ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OK STU- DENTS WILL BE ADMITTED. REGISTER NOW FOR CLASS ENTERING ON SEP- TEMBER 19th. 1927. DR. WATSON L. SAVAGE Pres. 308 West 59th Street, N. Y. City Phone G. C. 3072-M GREENWALD’S MEN’S SHOP The Home of Collegiate Clothes 91 Main Street MINEOLA, N. Y. MEYER BROS. Boulevard Bakery Garden City 1091 MINEOLA, N. Y. S. BASKIN Jeweler ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON AN APPRECIATION It is fitting that the man so uni- versally praised by his biographers for his rare qualities of brilliancy, high-mindedness, humor and broad sympathy should be known to the young and not-so-young world of readers through his masterpiece, “Treasure Island,” which so ably re- flects his noble character. His birthplace was Edinburgh, Scotland. On November 13, 1850, the Stevensons hailed with jo the birth of Robert Louis, whom they hoped would become another addi- tion to a long line of famous engi- neers. In his boyhood, he started several magazines, writing and illustrating them himself. After graduation from the I niver- sity of Edinburgh in 1871, he studied the practice of law, but chronic ill health forced him to travel in search of relief, and his efforts at the study of law were abandoned. It was then, while on a canoe trip, that he wrote “The Inland Voyage. Similarly it was while on a journey from the Old World to San Fran- cisco that he gathered the material for his “Amateur Emigrant.” In May, 1880. he married a Mrs. Osborne, and during their sojourn in a deserted mining camp, he pro- duced the “Silverado Squatters. After many wanderings, during which he wrote some of his most suc- cessful works, he settled on one of the Samoan Islands. There he lived three happy years till his death, August, 1894. He was buried on a hill overlook- ing the sea. His tomb bears his own requiem; a short verse which is in- deed a true indication of the man’s [ character. ALOENIM 39 These are the words: “Under the wide and starry sky, Dig the grave and let me lie, Glad did I live and gladly die, And I 1 aid me down with a will. This he the verse you ’grave for me— Here he lies where he longed to be,— Home is the sailor, home from the sea, And the hunter home from the hill.” —W illiam Kavanagh, ’30. INTERCLASS TRACK TOURNAMENT On April 6, an interclass track meet was held at the local fair grounds, the junior class, champs also in basketball, emerging victor- ious. Seaman, junior, was respons- ible for fifteen of his classes’ points. A mark of eighteen feet, one inch was made by Kelmel and Peterson, seniors, in the broad jump in which they were tied for first honors. In the high jump, Seydler, of the sopho- more class, won the event with a mighty jump of five feet, six inches. I he junior class relay team, com- posed of Van Wagner, Derounian, McGuire and Seaman ran away with the honors. The classes finished in the following order: juniors, sen- iors; sophs and freshmen tied for third place. bird from Port Washington, broke the school record in the high jump by jumping five feet, nine and one- half inches. Sea Cliff won the cen- tury dash in eleven and one-quarter seconds. C. THOMAS Phone Garden City 3378 G. A. ROLAND Pure Raw Milk Evans Ave., ALBERTSON, L. I. P. O. Address Box 302 MINEOLA, L. I. H. SIEGEL Candy and Stationery Opposite High School M. SEIDMAN Tailor 156 Mineola Boulevard MINEOLA IN PORT W ASHINGTON MEET On May 7th Mineola journeyed to Port Washington for the annual in- vitation meet. The boys there proved superior to ours with the result that Sea Cliff and Port Wash inglon won j first and second places respectively. Peterson, of Mineola, won the pole vault with a jump of eight feet, eleven inches. He could have jumped higher but was not forced to do so , in order to win. Lehner and Kelmel captured third place in the junior 220 yard dash and the hroad jump respectively. Lovejov, the human Phone Garden City 2180-J PETER ROTH Bakery and Lunch Room 172 Jericho Turnpike MINEOLA, L. I. Garden City 4042 PLAZA VARIETY STORE HARRY GREENSTEIN, Prop. MINEOLA, N. Y. 40 A L 0 E N I M Man’s life is a game of cards. First it is “cribbage.” Next be tries to “go it alone” at a sort of “cut, shuffle, and deal” pace. Then be “raises” tbe “duece” when bis mother “takes a hand in,” and con- trary to Hoyle, “beats tbe little joker with her five.” Then with his “dia- monds,” he wins “the queen of hearts.” Tired of playing a “lone hand” he expresses a desire to “as- sist” his fair “partner,” “throws out his cards” and the clergyman takes a S10 hill out of him on a pair.” She “orders him up” to build the fires. Like a knave “he joins the clubs” where he often gets “high' which is “low,” too. If he keeps “straight” he is sometimes “flush.” He grows old and “bluff, sees a “dea” of trouble, when at last he “shuffles” off his mortal coil and “passes in his checks and he is “raked in” by a “spade,” life’s fitful “game” is ended and he waits the summons of Gabriel’s “trumps which shall “order him up.” “Bobby, I hope you didn’t tell your parents that you saw me kissing your sister last night?” “Nope. I didn’t have to ’cause af- ter. she woke them up and told them about it herself.” GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SUPPER The members of the Girls' inter- class basketball teams and their coaches gave a supper in the basket- ball “gym” in honor of the sopho- mores, who were the champions of the league. The Varsity team were guests of honor also. Speeches were given by the coaches and captains of each team, and as a closing number. Miss Downs, head coach presented numerals to each girl who had taken part in the tournament. This wa« voted one of the merriest times of all the year. MISS DOWNS’ CAMP “Rose Cliff Camp,” now changed to “Sunny Cliff Camp,” has meant many a happy day at camp to a number of the girls of Mineola High, who have spent part of each summer out on Long Island Sound with “Coach” for the past five years. The great aim of this camp is to instill in the girls a love of nature and open air; to teach them to swim; play fair; to wait on themselves; to encourage correct behavior and obedience; to think of health and happiness for themselves and others: to develop healthy personalities and comradeship. Tel. Garden City 1567 J. McLEAN Delicatessen, Fruits Fancy Groceries 87 MAIN STREET FREE DELIVERY MINEOLA, N. Y. A L O E N I M 41 THE ORIGIN OF THE DRAMA (Continued from Page 19) As the professional actors received only the pennies that were thrown to them by audiences, they soon fell into evil repute, and added to their fortune by begging and theft. Laws were passed to curb this evil. Still later, original plays were in- troduced in which companies acted together. Noblemen began to spon- sor their production. They were given in the courtyard of the inn where the noblemen and their guests might view them from the balcony. The common people were allowed to stand in the courtyard. The first theatre which was con- structed was “The Theatre,” built by James Burbage. It resembled the courtyard of an inn. In 1599, this was torn down and a new theatre built called “The Globe.” The course of drama has been ex- ceedingly rapid in its growth during the past few centuries until we have reached the present stage of modern drama. —Dorothy Knoll, ’30. JOKES Jest: “In what way is love like the making of a film?” Jingle: “I don’t know. How is it?” Jest: “Because it is best devel- oped in a dark room.” LONG BEACHERS BEAT LOCAL NINE On May 4th in a tightly contested game played at Long Beach, Mineola emerged at the short end of a 2—0 score. Coach Vibberts retained Sea- man, regular pitched, and in his stead allowed Iffinger to go the whole route. Iffinger, pitching his first real baseball game, did considerably well, fanning out eight men and allowing only five hits. Long Beach allowed five hits only, but ours were not bunched and therefore we did not succeed in scoring. Hurley, second baseman for Mineola, procured three solid “smacks,” two of which were doubles. Long Beach scored its two runs in the seventh inning when Weishiphs tripled with two men on base. IN-FAMOUS SAYINGS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE (Continued from Page 25 I “Oh, those stuck-ups!”—Dorothea Florence. “My book report, ‘The White Sis- ter,’ by Lillian Gish.”—Florence Palmer. “Oh, I’m letting my hair grow.” —Edna Warner. “I don’t look good in white.”— Marion Dressing. “Now on this committee. I’ll ap- point Evelyn Brown.”—Limey Emig. “I’m going to reduce.”—Blanche Van Buren. “I’m not going to kill myself over you repeaters.”—Miss Dorland. “If at first you don’t succeed.”— Latin Class. “That’s not so hot.”—Raymond Kelmel. “I’m going down to track.”—Ruth McDonald. “That will is going to be a wow.” —Anna Reiss. 42 A L 0 E N I M For Health For Happiness Reid’s Ice Cream “It’s The Best” Over 30,000,000 quarts sold Annually REID S UNION DAIRY PRODUCTS— Now Obtainable in Mineola GRADE A MILK CERTIFIED MILK GRADE B MILK WALKER-GORDON MILK GRADE B CREAM OLD FASHIONED BUTTER MILK—OLD FASHIONED POT CHEESE FRESH SELECTED EGGS—SPECIAL SALTED and UNSALTED BUTTER DO WE SERVE YOU? ENGINEERING—CHEMISTRY THE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE of BROOKLYN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Parke R. Kolbe, President Offers Technical Training for High School Graduates CHEMISTRY: four years ; degree of B.S. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: five years; degree of Ch.E. CIVIL ENGINEERING: four yeais; decree of C.E. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: four years: degree of E.E. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: four years; degree of M.E. Annual OPEN HOUSE. JANUARY 14, 1927 between 4:30 and 10:00 P. M. High School Students, their parents and friends are Cordially Invited. For the Seventy-third Annual Catalogue, the illustrated Bulletin, or Further information write to— ERNEST J. STREUBEL, Dean, 99 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINEOLA MINEOLA, N. Y. Interest at the rate of 4% allowed on Savings and other Time Deposits We would suggest joining our CHRISTMAS CLUB ALO ENIM 43 Warren Clendenny STAR SALES AND SERVICE WILLISTON PARK, N. Y. FERTSCH BROTHERS C arpets—Bedding—Furniture Shades and Linoleums JERICHO TURNPIKE MINEOLA, N. Y. Telephone: Garden City 2961 The Most Modern and up-to-date Ice Cream Parlor in Mineola HENRY VOSS 147 JERICHO TURNPIKE NEAR WILLIS AVENUE MINEOLA, N. Y. 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