Mineola High School - Signet Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1942 volume:

EDITOR, JEAN GILLESPIE BUSINESS MANAGER, BERYL SAUL OAe, 1942 SIGNET Yfluteoia UigA xAo-o-i MINEOLA, NEW YORK Published by the G£aM Ralph L. Sloat, Principal On the following pages arc recorded our accomplishments for the year ’41-42. Since no one is more closely related to the students and their activities we dedicate this book to Mr. Sloat, everybody’s pal. QzaA 9xd: With fingers worn to the bone from four years of unceasing labor, we take leave from our ever-beckoning duties to compose this billet- doux. Since this book is as much yours as ours, we might as well inform you of its contents. Unlike Gaul, it is divided into only two parts. The first section is devoted to your associates, the Board, the administra- tion, the faculty, and your loving chilluns. The second part deals with the things we do. We know that this year will live forever in our minds, but we have acquired the text book habit, and feel safer consigning it to print. Both you and your shillelagh have impressed us deeply. Long after the pages of this book have faded, our ears will still ring to the sound of Step lively there!” Thus as we think of you, we will always remem- ber that your kindness is exceeded only by your good looks. Lovingly, OAe. £eniaM THE PEOPLE OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL There9s wore to a school than mortar ami brick; there are people and the work they do. The principal and faculty must do more than cram learning into our heads; offices must run smoothly; and the Board of Education must plan for the future and move the checkers on the checker-board of school policies. BOARD OF EDUCATION Every student of Mineola High probably thinks he realizes the full importance and duties of our Board of Education. Accord- ing to the record, the Board has a meeting once a month, but this is a gross under- statement. Weekly meetings arc not an un- usual occurrence, nor is working from early in the evening until late into the night. At these meetings in its sanctum sanc- torum, they decide the future policies of Mineola High School. On their decisions rests the fate and possible future of 2,800 young people. You can see that this is a position of grave responsibility and requires a great deal of effort devoted to it. Mr. Hicks is the president of the board, and Dr. Barnes, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Painter are all fellow members. We have all caught glimpses of the for- bidding and foreboding interior of the board room. It is here amidst the deep carpeting and polished walnut that the problems of our school are solved. Back and forth over the gleaming table go ideas and answers. Constant memos are taken, records and statistics are checked, and occasionally a debate ensues. To take the full responsibility of govern- ing our school, to work at an endless and sometimes thankless task, and to do this, above all, in an honorary capacity is an ad- mirable occupation for spare moments. When it infringes on one’s leisure time, it deserves any and every praise given it. Not only our own school, but every other school in the district, is supervised by this group. All the requirements of the various sections are submitted to the board. We are indeed fortunate to have such a generous group of men at the helm of our ship of knowledge. Dr. Frank E. Barnes Mr. Simon E. Hunt Mr. Chester R. Painter Mr. Harry A. Schmidt 6 ADMINISTRATION On the first floor of our building resides Dr. Allen, Superintendent of Schools. It is he who through his sincere efforts has en- abled our school to progress as rapidly as it has. He is indeed a friendly helping hand. When the June Seniors wanted their prom in the Music Room, it was Dr. Allen who granted them this privilege. Dr. Harlan B. Allen Superintendent of Schools But along with his many pleasant duties, there must be those unpleasant ones. Dr. Allen takes care of all those who cut re- ligious sessions on Wednesday. As usual he takes everything into consideration, but the detention sessions are unusually crowded for the next two days. Directly above Dr. Allen’s office is the usually crowded office of our principal, Mr. Sloat. Outside in the waiting room, tormented by their consciences, sit those who are wanted by Mr. Sloat and not wanted by anybody else. This is the clearing house for every kind of business. To this office come salesmen, peddling everything from paper clips to band uniforms. Here also you will find de- jected seniors (wondering if they, please, couldn’t have a night dance). Amid all this confusion, the telephone continually rings. All types of queries must be an- swered, among which are, Where are Johnny’s slips this month?” Mr. Terry, our assistant principal, helps to handle this mountain of work. He takes full charge of the N.Y.A. and supervises the Hall Patrol. In addition to his duties in senior high, he is the head of the junior high division of the Emory Road School. He has been instrumental in the organiza- tion of a Junior Hall Patrol. With these three men leading our many activities, it is easy to sec why the school Mr. Kenneth S. Terry Assistant Principal is so efficiently directed. The happiness and pleasure that we have derived from these past four years is also largely due to their cheerful smiles and ever ready willingness to help us in all our problems. 7 FACULTY Carnegie Clcndenny Docdcyns Gagliano Gebe Gedney Austen, Jane Dramatics . . . Baiardi, Amelia V. Spanish . . . Ball, Rosemary G. Shorthand, Economics . . . Becken, Emily L. Social Studies . . . Bills, Crystal D. English . . . Bolger, Mary L. English . . . Bubie, Gretchen E. Business Training . . . Burke, Mary T. English . . . Bccken Eiskant Gregory Bits Eylman Hafner Bolgcr Bubic Burke Field Fields Foster Hall Harrington Hubbard Carnegie, Marjorie A. Librarian . . . Clendcnny, Alma M. Mathematics . . . Doedeyns, Cornelia H. Social Studies . . . Eiskanc, Anne-Marie German, Social Studies . . . Eylman, Eugenia A. Social Studies . . . Field, Frances L. Secretary . . . Fields, Margaret M. Mathematics . . . Fos- ter, Amelia R. Nurse . . . Gagliano, Gertrude B. English . . . Gebe, Florence E. Secretary . . . Gedney, Dorothy E. Social Studies . . . Gregory, Anne Physical Education . . . Hafner, J. Ken- neth Physical Education . . . Hall, Gertrude A. English, Journalism . . . Harrington, Josephine Nurse . . . Hubbard, Beatrice M. Bookkeeping . . . Jackson, Arthur Art . . . Johnson, Joy Art . . . Jordan, Helen V. Home Economics . . . Luyster, Esther M. Home Economics . . . McClellan, Kathryn English . . . Miller, Eliza- beth Typing . . . Morley, Doris J. Latin . . . Oprandy, Helen F. Business Subjects . . . Orr, t Bessie M. Mathematics . . . Phillips, Sally Guid- ance, Spanish . . . Proaper, Harriet M. Business Subjects . . . Pulver, Elizabeth Social Studies . . . Reyling, Ethel M. Secretary . . . Richard- son, Edwin Shop Work . . . Scott, Katherine P. English . . . Schleifer, Charlotte Art . . . Schwan, El wood R. Music . . . Simonson, W. Bergen Physical Education . . . Smith, Ruth C. French, English . . . Sniffcn, Madaline M. Science . . . Tesar, Alice Physical Education . . . Weiner, Howard Chemistry . . . Whiteman, Elma Dental Hygienist . . . Wilburn, Jeanette B. Science . . . Williams, Ruth E. Science . . . Zaiser, Eugene C. Attendance. Luystcr McClellan Miller Reyling Richardson Scott Weiner Whiteman Wilburn Morlcy Schleifer Williams Oprandy Schwan Zaiser 1943 With the first days of September, the closing week of the pennant race and the World Series, the first football practice, and Indian summer, the one hundred eighty members of the Beginning Freshman class walked up the stairs of M.H.S. and settled down in their third-floor homerooms. For a few weeks these meek souls roamed the halls with awe, wondering if they would ever be able to walk from one class to an- other without having to stop some upper- classmen and very sheepishly ask the way. Oh! the thrill to have some important senior very graciously offer to show you— Class of thc Wr0nS W y! June 194; Over in thc other corridor the Advanced Class of Freshmen were finding their places in January 1945 school life. They had none of the bewilder- ment which faced the entering class. Through experience they had learned many things. Among them was thc fact that it was unnecessary for them to carry all their books from class to class like an over- burdened husband back from a shopping tour. It wasn’t long before the Freshmen be- gan to shine in basketball; they were seen in the school play; they wrote for the Question Mark; they made a name for themselves in the Radio Revue. Many of these students showed great literary ability. For these Miss Burke, thc freshman English teacher, established a creative writing class. The school had an opportunity to sec thc splendid work accomplished by these peo- ple in assembly programs. 1944 The shekels are rolling in as far as the classes of 1944 are concerned. Under the able direction of Miss Hall, their advisor, the January class immediately showed it had plenty of business ability. No doubt you noticed the many pennants displayed at all the football games last season. It was this class who conceived that brilliant idea and showed its genius for salesmanship by seeing to it that very few students lacked one of their pennants. More than that, this enthusiastic group actually held dances that real live people attended. On April 24 they held a dance with music by the M.H.S. Swing Band. Leading the class in its many activities are its officers: Joe Hughes, pres- ident; Jennie Drivas, vice-president; and Mary Brewi, secretary-treasurer. The June class, under Miss Ball’s guid- ance, has not been outdone by its older brother. For the first time in the history of the school, a class has organized its own band. With the aid of their newly formed Sophomore Dance Band, the class was able to hold a most successful dance on April 16. The officers of this enterprising class arc as follows: Robert Barnes, president; Mary Lou Werner, vice-president; Barbara Chase, secretary, and John Meeker, treas- urer. Class of June 1944 Class of January 1944 January ’43 Officers June '43 Officers 1943 The January 1943 class really has set an example for the future Mineola High classes to follow. With James Gilroy as president, Joan Berbrich as vice-president, and Ehvyn Walshe as secretary-treasurer, very little could go wrong. Having Miss Sniffcn as their advisor clinches their success. To date the class has done an awesome number of things. We can all remember what a huge success their theater party' was, � and two wonderful dances, including that St. Patrick’s dance, nearly broke the rec- ord. Besides this, pencils, pennants stickers were sold, adding to their overflowing treasury. One of the things which have class so successful is that intangible thing which makes the whole group wViHv, as a unit. The January 194} classwaf cdtirse is going to give the Prom to the gmdrinting Seniors this year. We all feel it win be a wonderful affair with such capablerleaders and unlimited resources. ( 1 Class of January 194} The June 1943 class is not overshadowed by its predecessors. Miss Helds and Miss Orr are the capable advisors of this group. With their aid, as well as that of Lenny Robinson, president; Celeste Fernandes, vice-president; Kay Lahm, secretary, and Jack MacAleese, treasurer, this class sold pencils as none before have. Two abso- lutely colossal dances have been held by this group. In the short time they have been organ- ized, they have accomplished a great deal. As in the January class, they have suc- ceeded in instilling complete faith in each other, and when a problem arises or a new scheme must be devised, the class works as one to settle their common difficulty. A lot was expected of this organization, and to date no one has been disappointed. We all know that they will continue their ex- cellent work. Watch their dust! x942 JANUARY In the early days of February 1938, a group of boys and girls, recently graduated from the surrounding grammar schools, em- barked upon what they hoped would con- stitute a happy and fruitful voyage. It couldn't be said that they lacked initiative or the spirit of accomplishment, for from the beginning the class started making ex- tensive plans for over-burdening their treas- ury. In the spring of '39 a get-acquainted party was held, and the class was officially organized with Miss Gcdney as the faculty January 42 Officers Phyllis Valentine, Valedictorian; Helen Pappcrt, Salu a orian advisor. With everyone on such friendly terms, and spring in the air, many romances flourished. Some lasted throughout the re- mainder of their stay, while others ended in the usual, Here’s your ring, I’m off your string.” As the months passed, the class thought it was about time they fulfilled their prom- ise to the treasury, so they arranged for a theatre party. After this successful venture many more ideas blossomed, before long, the class had arranged a heart-inspiring Valentine Dance. At the beginning of their senior year, the 16 r « class selected officers. They were Mike Ca- rew, president; Charlotte Kessler, vice- president; Bernice Risdon, secretary, and Albert Anderson, treasurer. Besides this, they had to consider money-making schemes and plan for the prom which was to be given in honor of the graduating seniors. After much deliberation, they finally agreed on the very appropriate nautical theme. The final offering of their fine endeavors to the entertainment of M.H.S. was a barn dance following the Hcmpstead-Mineola football game. Strains ranging from Turkey in the Straw” to Chattanooga Choo-Choo” could be heard late in the evening. Soon preparation began for that much heralded night of nights, our graduation. The feminine side of the class immediately began to worry about their attire for that evening. Announcements were sent, and the precious tickets were distributed. The last hectic moments were spent doing things to their hair. Little did they know it would be a damp evening. Through all this confusion the sturdy males remained composed and unperturbed, on the exterior. Within they were in a turmoil of excitement and suppressed emo- tions. The realization that their four years of high school were soon to end brought sad thoughts to their minds. The announcement of partners for the procession created a mild furor for a while, but soon the members of the class became reconciled to the fact that they could not walk down the aisle with their current flames. When the great night arrived, it was indeed a stage-struck lot who walked down the aisle to what they were sure was the slowest death march they had ever heard. On this memorable occasion Phyllis Valen- tine had the honor of delivering the vale- dictory address. The salutatory was given by Helen Pappcrt, who stood second in the class. Both these girls deserved recognition for their four years of diligent study. Speeches were also given by Ernest Jackson and Harry Helsher. The central theme of the program was the progress of America. With the closing of this program, the class of January ’42 made its farewell ap- pearance as a unit in M.H.S., and will long be remembered by the faculty and under- graduates. Seniors Trip the Light Fantastic. 7 Amonowicz Anderson Bambrick Boles Bonacina Bub AMONOWICZ, HELEN. Roslyn High School I, 2, 3 . . . ANDERSON, AL- BERT V. Boys’ Hi-Y 3, 4, pres. 4; Chem- istry Club 3; class treas. 4 . . . BAM- BRICK, ALICE M. Assembly Council 2; Publicity Group 4; Radio Revue 2; School Play 2; Thespians 2, 3, 4 . . . BELLMAN, EDWIN H. Class Committee 4; J. V. Football 2, 3; Prom Committee 4 . . . BERGMAN, LILY G. Walton High School 1, 2, 3 . . . BERNHARDT, NILS. Varsity Basketball 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 1, 2 . . . BOLES, FLORENCE A. Girls’ Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2; Class Committee 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Vol- Bellman Bergman Bernhardt Cameron Carew Carey ley Ball 2, 3 . . . BONACINA, STELLA R. Gym Exhibtion i, 2; Radio Revue 1, 2, 3 . . . BUB, J. CLAYTON. All- Nassau Band 2, 3, 4; Assembly Council 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Radio Revue 1, 2 . . . CAMERON, JOHN. Varsity Baseball 4 . . . CAREW, MICHAEL C. Choristers 4; class pres. 3, 4; Varsity Foot- ball i, 2, 3, 4; Hall Patrol 3, 4, Captain 3, 4; Projection Squad 1; Prom Committee 3; Track 2, 3, 4 . . . CAREY, ALFRED W. Bo 's’ Hi-Y 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4, pres. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Archery Club 4 . . . COOK, ELIZABETH L. Girl Reserves 3, 4, pres. 3; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4; Library Council 4; Publicity Group 3, 4 . . . COOTE, JAMES. Cha- minade 1; J. V. Football a; School Play 2 . . . CROFTS, JOHN. Chemistry Club 3, 4; Projection Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Radio Club 3; Stage Hand 3, 4 . . . DAILEY, LUCILLE J. Assembly Council 3, Assist. Sec.; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 2, 3; Hockey 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Gym Exhibition 2; Library Council 2; Ping-Pong 1; Radio Revue 2, 3; School Play 2, 4; Stage Hand 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Vol- ley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 2, 3 . . . DELANEY, JOHN J. J. V. Baseball 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Chemistry Club 3; Class Committee 4; Prom Committee 4 . . . DOBROENSKY, NINA. Baseball t, 2, Capt. 1; Chemistry Club 3, sec. 3; Class Committees 3, 4; Field Hockey t, 2, 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3; Girls’ Hi-Y 4; Gym Exhibition i, 2, 3; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4, treas. 3; Library Council 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Volley Ball 2, 3; Year- book Staff 4 . . . EGGER, CLEMENT F. Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Football 3, 4 . . . ELROD, DONALD T. Chem- istry Club 3 . . . FURMAN, THOMAS B. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 4; J. V. Football 3; Hall Patrol 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Class Historian 4 . . . GAVIN, JOHN. New- Cootc Crofts Dailey Delaney Dobrocnsky Elrod Furman Gavin Gaylo Gcldcrman Grandwilliams Hill, W. Hanna Hclshcr Jackson Karantona Henry Kessler, C. Hcwel Hill, H. Kessler, F. Koclble town High School i; Class Committee 4; Prom Committee 4 . . . GAYLO, BKNE- DICT J. Chemistry Club 3, 4; Track Team 3, 4; Archery Instructor 4 . . . GELDERMAN, FREDERICK A. Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball i, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, treas. 2; Class vice-pres. 3; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; Hall Patrol 3, 4, vice-pres. 3 . . . GRAND- WILLIAMS, LOUIS C. White Plains High I, 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 4 . . HANNA, JOHN. St. Francis Prep. 1, 2, 3 . . . HELSHER, HARRY. Junior Var- sity Baseball 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; J. V. Basketball 3; Hall Patrol 4 . . . HENRY, DOROTHY M. Assembly Council 1; Class Committees 3, 4; Girl Re- serves 4; Glee Club 1,2; Guidance Club 4, sec. 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Library Council 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . HEWEL, WILMA J. Volley Ball 2, 3 . . . HILL, HELEN F. Hicksville High 1, 2 . . . HILL, WALTER C. Hicksville High i, 2 . . . JACKSON, ERNEST F. All-Nassau Chorus r; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Committees 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 4; Question Mark 3, 4; Sports Editor 4; Radio Revue 4; School Play 3, 4; Stage Hand 3, 4; Thespians 4 . . . KARANTONA, JOHN E. Intra- mural Basketball 1; Ping-Pong I, 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong Champion 1, 2, 3, 4; Question Mark 4; Stage Hand 2 . . . KESSLER, CHARLOTTE L. Assembly Council 2, 3; Candy Counter 3, 4; Class Committees 3, 4; Class Officer 4; vice-president 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1; Hall Patrol 4; Library Council 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 3, 4; Service Club 3, 4; Volley Ball 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Badminton 2, 3; Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . KESSLER, FRIEDA A. Girls’ Basketball 2; Glee Club 1, 2 . . . KOELBLE, ROBERT J. Chem- istry Club 3, 4; Chemistry Club President 4; Class Committees 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Radio Club 3, 4; Archery Club 4 . . . KUNTZ, EDWARD L. Intramural Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 3, 4 . . . LASKY, EDWARD R. Intramural Basket- ball 2; J. V. Basketball 1; Ping-Pong 2 . . . LINK, IRMGARD E. Newtown High School 1, 2, 3; Guidance Club 4 . . . LUC, WILLIAM. Intramural Basketball 3 . . . LUCKS, DOROTHY. Volley Ball 3, 4; Badminton 3 . . . MARKGRAF, WIL- LIAM. Assembly Council 4; Intramural Basketball 2; Class Committees 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 4; School Play 4; Stage Hand 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4 . . . MARTONE, JOHN I. Chemistry Club 4; Class Committees 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Radio Club 3, 4 . . . MEYER, GLADYS B. Band 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Kuntz Lasky Link Luc Lucks Markgraf Martonc Meyer Milcski Navis O’Hcir Papperc Passarella Paul Risdon Schmitt Peterson Poole Schuclly Schwcnk Club 3; Class Committee 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves sec. 3, vice-pres. 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross, pres. 3, sec. 4; Library Council 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4 . . . MILESKI, MILDRED. Jr. Red Cross 4 . . . NAVIS, GLADYS B. Class Committees 3, 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 3, 4, Area Council Representative 4; Guidance Club pres. 4; Prom Committee 4; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . O’HEIR, RICH- ARD J. Intramural Basketball 2; Class Committees 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Prom Com- mittee 4 . . . PAPPERT, HELEN A. Class Committees 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 4; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 2; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . PASSARELLA, DOMINIC M. Varsity Basketball 3; Captain J. V. Basket- ball 3; J. V. Football 2 . . . PAUL, ALLEN H. Chemistry Club 3, 4; Radio Club 3, 4 . . . PETERSON, DORIS H. Girl Reserves 4; Treasurer Girl Reserves 4; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4 . . . POOLE, JANET. Girls’ Hi-Y 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong 2 . . . RISDON, BERNICE M. All-Nassau Band 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 2, 3; Class Committees 3, 4; Class Officer, sec. 3, 4; Drum Major 1, 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibi- tion 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Radio Revue 3, 4; Volley Ball 3; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . SCHMITT, VIRGINIA M. Baseball 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 4; Class Com- at 22 mittec 4; G. A. A. 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 2, 3; Deck Tennis 2 . . . SCHUELLY, J. CHARLES. Class Committee 4; Varsity Football 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . SCHWENK, HAROLD R. In- tramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Foot- ball 3, 4; J. V. Football 2; Team Manager, Track 3; Track Team 4 . . . SCUPHOLM, GWENELLEN. Assembly Council 1; Class Committee 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4, vicc-prcs. 3, pres. 4; Hall Patrol 4; Prom Committee 4; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . SEGRIST, AGNES T. Baseball 2; Class Committees 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Re- serves 3, 4, treas. 3, sec. 4; Glee Club 1; Guidance Club 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4, vice-prcs. 3, pres. 4; Prom Committee 4; Radio Revue 3; Volley Ball 2 . . . SIEBERT, MIRIAM E. Bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Library Council t, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, 4; Ping-Pong 2; Prom Committee 4; Question Mark 2, 3, 4, treas. 4; Volley Ball 3, 4; Soccer 1 . . . SOLOSKY, EDWARD R. Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; J. V. Basket- ball 1; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4; J. V. Football 1; Ping-Pong 3, 4 . . . SPRAD- LEY, MILDRED A. Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2; Gym Exhibition t, 2, 3; Ping-Pong t; School Play 1; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3 . . . STERN, GEORGE J. Varsity Baseball 4; J. V. Baseball 3; Intramural Scupholm Segrist Spradley Stern Siebert Soiosky Sturgcs Surdoval 23 Teverini Trczzo Wagner Wallace Trofimetz Warga Trojan Valentine Wiglc Zolezzi Basketball I, 2; Varsity Basketball 3; J. V. Basketball 3, captain; Choristers 3; Var- sity Football 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Radio Revue 3, 4 . . . STURGES, FREDERICK B. Glee Club 3; Hall Patrol 1, 2 . . . SURDOVAL, DOROTHY Z. Jr. Red Cross 4 . . . TEVERINI, DOROTHY B. Class Committees 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 1; Jr. Red Cross vice-pres. 3, pres. 4; Library Council 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 4; Volley Ball 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . TREZZO, THOMAS. J. V. Football 1 . . . TROFIMETZ, VERA. Soccer t; Volley Ball 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . TROJAN, CHARLES. Intramural Basket- ball I, 2, 3; Ping-Pong 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . Valentine, Phyllis Girl Reserves 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4; Publicity Group 4; Year- book 4 . . . WAGNER, ELIZABETH L. Glee Club 3; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Volley Ball 2 . . . WALLACE, CORA. Hockey 2; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Guidance Club 4; Question Mark 4; Radio Revue 3 . . . WARGA, IRENE A. Girls’ Basketball 2; G. A. A. 4; Guidance Club 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Volley Ball 4 . . . WIGLE, BETTY A. Baseball .,2; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Gy m Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong 1, 2; Radio Revue 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . ZOLEZZI, LILLIAN A. Class Committee 4- M JANUARY CELEBRITIES First Row: Best Disposition—Mike Carew, Charlotte Kessler; Best Looking—Gwen Scupholm, Walter Hill; Wittiest—Lucille Dailey, Ernest Jackson. Second Row: Best Athletes—Edward Solosky, Gladys Meyer; Nicest Smile—Robert Koelblc. Bernice Risdon; Most Versatile—Charles Schuelly, Charlotte Kessler. Third Row: Best Dressed—Harry Hclsher, Betty Wigle; Most Popular—Bernice Risdon. Mike Carew; Most Likely to Succeed—Phyllis Valentine, Robert Koelblc; Best Dancers—John Delaney, Betty Wigle. 5 x942 JUNE Two startling events took place in the Fall of 1938. The Hurricane swept the East Coast, jolting Long Island from one end to the other; and the Class of June 1942 en- tered the portals of M. H. S. The mighty Jupiter, balancing his thunderbolts on the top of Mt. Olympus, had called up the winds and placed his sign in the heavens. What great Destiny was in store for this new class of Freshmen? Despite these awe-inspiring events, one hundred sixty freshmen were learning the difference between an ion and an electron, the imperfect tense and the future, Ivanhoc and Superman. Slowly, they were becoming less like a colony of strangers and more like a class. They made friends with the girl in the third seat in the second row and the kid who always did his Algebra. After six months they were quite capable of showing the incoming Freshmen the way around. The early days of September 1939 found Fin Row—Arlene Barcnds and Clifton Clcrkc. Second Row—John Feldmann and Clifford Benfield. the class scanning the local newspapers for the list of new homerooms. Whether or not their efforts were rewarded depended on how well they looked, but the opening day of school found the Beginning Sopho- mores signing registration cards in first-floor homerooms and talking a mile a minute— with or without the approval of the teacher in charge. The sophomore year was a year of looking over and participating in the many extracurricular activities and clubs. The recruits for J. V. Football, Basketball and Baseball practiced daily, thinking of the glory they would one day bring to Mineola, while the girls spent their after- noons in cub-classes,” waiting for a chance Gloria Hammett, valedictorian, Jean Quick, saln a orian 26 to prove their hidden talents to The Ques- tion Mark staff, or earning points for their initiation into the G. A. A. Autumn, winter, and spring passed by in a maze of dances, sports, plays, and con- certs; and it was not until the warmer days of May and June that examination week spread its dampening gloom over the school. Preceded by doleful warnings on the part of the teachers. Regents sounded its trumpet—and the Sophomores began their desperate race against time. Books were opened and read with fren- zied thoroughness; and, as they tucked themselves in their trundle beds, the Sopho- mores vowed that if they passed this time, they’d surely study next term. Regents came and went, and with their report cards clasped tightly in their hands the Class of June 194a turned their steps homeward to recuperate. One day, in late August 1940, the post- man left a card at the door, reminding them (as if they could ever forget) that school would open shortly. It seemed im- possible that Summer had come to an end— yet here they were, Juniors and lovesick,” as the saying goes. Summer was over, but think of the walking through the halls and seeing your heart-throb stroll by and wink at you! However, back to school they went and between courtships and quarrels the class organized and elected Cliff Bcnficld and Arlene Barends as president and vice- president, respectively, John Feldmann, secretary, and Clifton Clerke, treasurer. Until his dying day, no graduate of June 1942 will ever forget the elaborate plans for building up a huge reserve in the treasury and seeing these plans disintegrate as each new person turned down the honor of pur- chasing a pair of earmuffs. But the class did sell a few pencils and polished off their Junior Year with the purchase of their class rings. I During the summer months, Miss Swet- land, their class advisor, left them to join the ranks of married women. Thus in the Fall of 1941, the Beginning Seniors met and selected Miss Bolger as their class advisor for this, their remaining year at M. H. S. A few weeks later they met once more to de- termine their Senior Officers. After a hard battle, the same candidates were victorious, with John Feldmann and Clifton Clerke changing positions. Meanwhile, the first six months of their Senior Year were rapidly moving by, and the Senior Prom was steadily approaching. In every corner of the second floor, one could find Seniors racking their brains for ideas to insure a successful evening. After much tearing of hair and counting of hard- earned nickels and dimes, they conducted their prom in the music room. As the crowd gathered, their spirits rose; and, after a hectic night of dancing, they emerged with a somewhat swelled treasury. The new term brought with it a Senior Tea Dance and, with a few more dollars tucked in their pockets, the Advanced Seniors looked toward the horizon. In the distance they could see Graduation and Class Night approaching, and suddenly they realized that their last year had drawn to a close. Up on Mount Olympus, Jupiter had bowed down before the onslaught of Mars, the God of War; but the destiny that was still to be theirs awaited them in the future. 27 Arbcitcl Bartow fijUL QariZr Ashby Bellas Lillian Ball Bel Inter Lucille Ball (4 ABEL, WALTER A. All-Nassau Band i, 2, 3, 4; Band i, i, 3, 4; Debate 2, 3; Model Aviation Club t, 2, 3, 4, pres. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 3; Radio Revue 1, 2, 3, 4; Stamp Club 1, 2, 3, 4, pres. 3, 4; Dance Orchestra 3, 4; Concerts t, 2, 3, 4 . . . ANDERSON, GRETA. All- Nassau Chorus 2, 3; Choristers 2, 3, 4; Glee Club :, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Radio Revue 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 1, 3, 4; Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . ARBEITEL, SYLVIA. As- sembly Council 4; G. A. A. 4; Ping-Pong 1, 2; Thespians 3, 4; Volley Ball 3, 4; Exhi- bition 3, 4; Bowling 4; Badminton 3, 4 . . . ASHBY, J. LiROY. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4; Radio Revue 2 . . . BALL, LILLIAN. Girl Reserves 3, 4, treas. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Spring Concert 3 . . . BALL, LUCILLE. Girl Reserves 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Spring Concert 3 . . . BARENDS, ARLENE M. Assembly Council 1, sec. 1; Basketball 1, 2, Honor Team 2; Hockey 1, 2, 3, Honor Team i, 2, 3; Class vice-president 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girls’ Hi-Y t, 2, 3, 4, pres. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Girls’ State 4; Glee Club t; Gym Exhibition 2; Hall Patrol 3, 4, sec. 4; Prom Committee 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Student Govt. Constitutional Comm. 1,2... BARNETT, PEGGY E. Class Committee 3 . . . BAR- TOW, C. WILLIAM. Intramural Basket- ball 3; Chemistry Club 4 . . . BELLAS, STELLA. Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 3; Class Committees 3; Gym Exhibition 2; Bowling 4; Volley Ball 3 . . . BELLMER, LORRAINE C. Richmond Hill High, Bushwick High . . . BELVERD, PRANK.’ Intramural Basketball 2, 3 . . . BENDER, FLORENCE C. Girls’ Basketball 1, 2; Chemistry Club 4; Class Committees 3; Field Hockey 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, see. 2; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 2 . . . BEN FIELD, CLIFFORD. All-Nassau Chorus 3; Assembly Council 1; Boys’ State 4, majority leader senate; Chemistry Club 3; Choristers 3; Class pres. 3, 4; Debate 4; Varsity Football 3, 4; J. V. Football 2; Hall Patrol 3, 4; Projection Squad 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Circulation Manager; Student Govt. Constitutional Comm. r,2... BENNETT, GLORIA M. Office Assistant 3, 4; Deck Tennis 2 . . . BENNETT, PHOEBE A. Glee Club 1; Gym Exhibition 1,2; Office Assistant 3, 4; Volley Ball 2; Concert 1 . . . BERGESEN, ROBERT P. Varsity Baseball 4 . . . BERNHARDT, JOHN. Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Varsity Bas- ketball 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2; Varsity Football 3, 4; J. V. Football 1, 2 . . . BOKEN, GEORGE. Intramural Basket- ball 2, 3 . . . BORN, GEORGE A. Class Committee 4 . . . BORNER, HERBERT E. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4; Prom Committee 4; Stamp Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4; All- Nassau Orchestra 4; Spring Festivals 2, 3, 4 . . . BUNCE, ROBERT G. Chemistry Club 3, 4; Model Aviation Club 1, vice-pres. 1; Prom Committee 4 . . . BURMESTER, GLORIA M. Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Prom Committee 4 . . . CALFAPIETRA, AL- ERFiD. Model Aviation Club 2; Radio Club 1 . . . CAMPBELL, WILLIAM E. Intramural Basketball 1; Varsity Basketball 4; J. V. Basketball 2, 3; J. V. Football 2 . . . CASTAGNA, IDA N. Glee Club 1; Question Mark 4; Yearbook 4 . . . CLERKE, CLIFTON C. Assembly Coun- cil 1, 2, 3, pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Hi-Y 4; Chemistry Club 3; Class treas. 3, sec. 4; Latin Club 2; Office Assistant 2, Bender Bokcn Bcnfield Bennett, G. Borr Borner Bennett, P. Buncc Bcrgcsen Burmcstcr Bernkardr Calfapicir. Campbell Commerton Castagna Conrad V 4; Orchestra i, 2; Prom Committee 4; Question Mark 2, 3, 4; Radio Revue 3, 4; School Play 2, 3, 4; Stage Hand 2; Stamp Club 4; Thespians 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4, Assist. Editor; Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . COCHRAN, WARREN E. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Radio Revue 1; Concerts 1,2, 3,4 ... COHEN, SHIRLEY. Base- ball :, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor learn 3; G. A. A. 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Badminton 1,2; Bowl- ing 4 .. . COLIE, BLANCHE V. Girl Reserves 4, sec. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Spring Concert 3 . . . COMMERTON, ROSE- MARY C. Assembly Council 3, 4; Candy Counter 4; Chemistry Club 4; Glee Club 4; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Club 4; Question Mark 4; Radio Revue 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Concerts 4; Class Prophecy; Bowling 4 . . . CONRAD, ROLAND J. Intramural nasketball 2; Chemistry Club 3 . . . COOPER, ISABELLE V. Roslyn High School 1, 2, 3 . . . COOPER, RICH- ARD A. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Hall Patrol 4; Prom Commit- tee 4 . . . COYNE, HELEN J. Baseball 1, 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Gym Exhibition 2; Question Mark 4; Radio Revue 1; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, Honor Team 1, 2, 3 . . . CRANDALL, STEADMAN. Boys’ Hi-Y 4 . . . CRE- DELL, EUGENE C. Class Committees 3, 4 . . . DALEY, GLADYS M. Baseball 2; Basketball 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Library Council 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong t, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . DAUTH, DORIS L. Glee Club 1; Volley Ball 1; Bowling 4 . . . DAVID- SON, JOHN D. Orchestra 4 . . . DES- MOND, MARY V. Elbridge High School 1, 2, 3; Chemistry Club 4; Volley Ball 4 . . . DeVERE, GEORGE E. Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; J. V. Football 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 4 . . . DIAS, IRENE M. Girls’ Baseball 1, 2; Choristers 2; Field Hockey 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Ping- Pong 1; Volley Ball 1, 2 . . . DONAHUE, NATALIE V. Dominican Commercial High School I, 2, 3; Office Assistant 4 . . . DUNN, EARL W. Intramural Basketball 1; Boys’ Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . EAST, DON- ALD W. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4 . . . EATON, ALICE G. Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Gym Exhibition 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2, 3, 4; Office Assistant 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, y, 4; Bowling 4; Tennis 1, 2, 4 . . . EATON, • GEORGE S. Class Committee 3 . . . EISELE, WALLACE. Boys’ Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, treas. 4; Chemistry Club 3; Varsity Football 4; J. V. Football 3; Hall Patrol 4; Projection Squad 1, 2, 3, 4, captain 4; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 4 . . . ETZEL, ROBERT. Intra- mural Basketball 2, 3, 4 . . . FELDMANN, JOHN J. Class sec. 3, treas. 4; Publicity Group 4 . . . FORD, DOROTHY M. Glee Club 2; Guidance Club 3; Gym Ex- hibition 1, 2; Question Mark 3, 4; Bowling Club 4 . . . FOSTER, RUTH D. Girls’ Baseball t; Gym Exhibition i, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3 . . . FOX, JOSEPH B. Intra- mural Basketball 1, 2, 4; J. V. Basketball 3; Football Team Manager 2, 4 . . . FOW- LER, FRANK J. Intramural Basketball 1 . . . FRAAS, GRACfi E. Assembly Coun- cil 4; Candy Counter 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 2; Bowl- ing 4 .. . FREITAS, MANUEL. Intra- mural Basketball 1;, Varsity Basketball 4; J. V. Basketball i J. V. Football 2 . . . GALLAIGHFJL, ROBERT B. Intramural Basketball 4; J. y. Basketball 3, 4; Sewan- Crcdcll Dias 2 . . . GENT, JEAN L. Girls’ Baseball i, 2, 4; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, captain 4; Field Hockey 1, 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Revue 3; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Badminton 2, 3; Girls’ Class Night 1, 2; Bowling 4 . . . GILLES- PIE, JEAN M. Girls’ Baseball 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Basketball 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 3, 4; Class Committee 4; Field Hockey 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Library Council 3, 4, pres. 4; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4, Editor 4; Adclphia play days 3,4... GOING, HELEN M. Base- ball 1, 2; Hockey 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Volley Ball 1, 2 . . . GOING, MARIE F. Baseball 1,4; Basketball 4; Field Hockey 2; G. A. A. 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3; Bowling Club 4 . . . GREGORY, FREDERICK J. Intramural Basketball 1, 2 . . . HAGEN, JOYCE. Baseball 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 3, 4; Class Committee 4; Prom Com- mittee 4; Badminton 2; Bowling Club 4 . . . HAMMETT, I. GLORIA. Baseball 2, 4; Basketball 3; Candy Counter 3, 4; Debate 2, 3, 4, pres. 3; Hockey 1; G. A. A. 3, 4, sec. 4; Glee Club 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 4; Question Mark 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; Vol- ley Ball 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Badminton 2 . . . HAMMOND, L. JOHN. Assembly Council 3; School Play 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . HEAGNEY, WILLIAM J. Office Assistant 3 . . . HOWARD, DOROTHY B. Newtown High 2, 3; G. A. A. 4; Glee Club 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 4; Jr. Red Cross 1; Bowling Club 4; Volley Ball 4 . . . HUGHES, RICHARD M. Intramural Basketball 1,2; Latin Club i; Office Assistant j . . . HUNT, F RANCES L. Guidance Club 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Publicity Group 3, 4; Thespians 4; Year- book Staff 4; badminton 2; Music Festival 2, 3, 4; Stagers 3; Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4; All- Nassau Orchestra 4 . . . HUTCHINGS, DOROTHY E. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Girls’ Reserves 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Jr. Red Cross 3, 4; V. P. 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3, 4; All-Nassau Orchestra 4 . . . IRWIN, THEODORE. Debate 4; Ques- tion Mark 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Photography Editor 4 . . . JENKINSON, FLORENCE H. Chemistry Club 3; Girl Reserves 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Volley Ball 3, 4 . . . JO- HANSON, GORDON E. Varsity Basket- ball 3, 4; J. V. Basketball 2; Boys’ Hi-Y 2 . . . KAISER, RUTH M. Gym Exhibi- tion r, 2; Volley Ball 1 . i£ELJ.EHER, I toward CHARLES H. Chemistry Club 3 . . . KENNEDY, ROSEMARY I. Baseball 2; Basketball 2; Hockey 1, 2; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Manager 4, Honor Team 3, 4; Badminton 2, 3, 4; Bowl- ing Club 4 . . . KOCH, ELFRIEDE A. Baseball 2; Basketball 1; Girl Reserves 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Concerts 2, 3 . . . KORELL, RUTH. Baseball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 2, 3, 4; Class Committees 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, pres. 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong 2; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, Honor Team 4; Bowling 4; Tennis 2; Badminton 2, 3, 4; Service Corps 3 . . . KRAWCHUCK, IRENE A. Glee Club 2; Art Committee 3, 4 . . . KUNTZ, J. ANN. Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketb 3, 4, Honor Team 1, 3, 4; Chem 3, 4; Class Committees 4; Hock regory Hughes if 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Guid- ance Club 4; Gym Exhibitions 1, 2, 3, 4; Question Mark 1, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Bowling Club 4; Class Night 1,2; Badmin- ton 1, 2 . . . LAMAR, CHARLES B. Boys’ Hi-Y 4; Area Council Rep. 4; Class Committees 4; Debate Team 4; German Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Projection Squad 1; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 4; Yearbook Staff 4, Ass’t Editor . . . LAUNDIS, JOHN W. Boys’ Hi-Y 3; Chemistry Club 1 . . . LEAHY, DON- ALD J. Varsity Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Patrol 4 . . . LEHNER, MARIE E. Assembly Council 1; G. A. A. 4; Gym Exhibtion 1, 2, 3, 4; Question Mark 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Class Committee 4 . . . LIEBST, GRACE. Girl Reserves 4, Vice- Pres. 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Volley Ball 2; Spring Concert 1; Christmas Concert 1; Badminton 2; Bowling Club 4 . . . LIN- DER, EDWARD W. Intramural Basket- ball 2 . . . LYONS, JEANNE E. Basket- ball 2, 3; Hockey 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Service Corps 4; Soccer 1; Gym Exhibition 2, 3, 4; Publicity Group 4; Vol- ley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 3 . . . MACKEY, CATHERINE A. Jr. Red Cross 1; Volley Ball 1, 2 . . . MANDART, JOSEPH W. Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Projection Squad 1 . . . MARSANS, MARILYN M. Chemistry Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Bowling Club 4; Tennis 2, 4; Gym Exhibition 4; Jr. Red Cross 1, 2; Office Assistant 4; Volley Ball 3, 4 . . . MARTIN, ANNA. Volley Ball 3 . . . MARTIN, MARY P. Westbury High School 1, 2, 3 . . . MASUCCI, AMELIA R. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4; Class Committees 4; Hockey i; G. A. A. 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Bowling Club 4; Glee Club 1; Guidance Club 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3; Ping-Pong 1, 2; Prom Committee 4; Service Club 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 2 . . . McCarthy, WILLIAM. Assem- bly.Council i, 4, vicc-prcs. 4; Boys’ Hi-Y sec. 3, pres. 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Pro- jectiofySquad 1; Radio Revue 2; School Play 3, 4; Stage Hand 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; As- sembly Council 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . McGUIN- NESS, RICHARD F. Chemistry Club 4 . . . McMAHON, JOHN F. Webster High School 1 . . . McMILLIN, E. ELIZ- ABETH. Chemistry Club 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Jr. Red Cross 1; Latin Club 1; Ping- Pong i, 2, 3, 4; Question Mark 3; Radio Revue 4; Stamp Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Archery 4; Ten- nis 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . MILDRUM, CHARLES J. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Var- sity Football 3, 4; J. V. Football 2; Gym Exhibition 2, 3; Track Team 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . MILLER, OLIVE M. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Guidance Club 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong 1, 2, 4; Radio Revue 4; Volley Ball 1, 2; Badmin- ton 2; Service Corps 4 . . . MOFENSON, HOWARD C. Band 1, 2, 3; Chemistry Club 3; Glee Club 1; Radio Revue 2 . . . MOREAU, LILLIAN. Class Committee 3 . . . MORRELL, GERTRUDE L. Tennis 3 . . . MORRISON, ELIZABETH F. All-Nassau Chorus 2, 3, 4; Candy Counter 4; Choristers 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3; Class Com- mittees 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Gym Exhibition 1, 2; Prom Committee 4; Radio Revue 2, 3, 4; School Play 2; Volley Ball 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4; Spring Festivals 2, 3, 4 . . . MOUNCE, FLORENCE D. Lafayette High School 1, 2, 3; Bowling J r J 1 ' f 1 y Mandart McGuinncss 'Ml 'M a, Mountford Musantc 4 l (• a Y Club 4 . . . MOUNTI-ORD, EIiyEEN M. Girls’ Basketball 2; Class Committees 4; Hockey 1; G. A. A. 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 4; Glee Club t; Gym Exhibition 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3; Tennis 2 . . . MUSANTE, GER- ALDINE E. Basketball 3, 4; Honor Team 4; Chemistry Club 3, 4; Hockey 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Guidance Club 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Li- brary Council 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 3, 4; Badminton 3, 4; Bowling 4 . . . NARELL, LOUISE C. Guidance Club President 4; Publicity Group 4; Serv- ice Club 4 . . . NARO, FRANCES A. Choristers 4; Class Committee 4; G. A. A. 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Revue 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3; Concert 1, 4; Badminton 1, 2 . . . NAUGHTON, MARY P. Basketball 3; G. A. A. 4; Guid- ance Club 4; Ping-Pong 1; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Bowling Club 4; Deck Tennis 1 . . . NEIMEYER, ERNEST W. Boys’ Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, sec. 4; Chemistry Club 3; Class Committee 4; Debate 3; Glee Club 2; Hall Patrol 3, 4; Radio Club 3; Radio Review 4; School Play 4; Camera Club 1 . . . O’KULA, ALBENER D. Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3; Hockey 3, 4, Honor Team 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Guidance Club 4, sec.-trcas. 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 3, 4; Pub- licity Group 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 4; Yearbook Staff 4, asst, business manager; Soccer 1; Service Corps 4 . . . ORTH, JOAN. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Hockey 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Gym Exhibition 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Volley Ball 2, 3, 4 . . . OUTH- WAITE, FRANCES M. St. Vincents, London, England; Ping-Pong 2; Jr. Red Cross 4 . . . PAES, IDA M. All-Nassau Chorus 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Choristers 2, 3, 4; Hockey 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 3, 4; G. A. A. 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Ping-Pong 2, 3; Prom Committee 4; Radio Revue 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Badminton 2, 3 . . . PAIN- TER, CHESTER R. Assembly Council 4; Boys’ Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Club 3, sec. 3; Choristers 3; Class Officer 3; Glee Club 1; Hall Patrol 4; School Play 3; Stagers 3, 4, pres. 4; Thespians 3, 4; Track Team 3, 4 . . . PAPPAS, GEORGE T. Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Bas- ketball 1; Hall Patrol 4, pres. 4; Volley Ball 1 . . . PETKUS, GRACE E. Assem- bly Council 4; Chemistry Club 3; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 4; Radio Revue 4; School Play 2, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4 . . . POPLAWSKI, EDWARD. Intra mural Basketball 3, 4 . . . QUICK, JE V. Jr. Red Cross 4 . . . REISS, RUTH. Volley Ball 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Deck Ten- nis i, 2; Stagers 3, 4; Bowling Club 4 . . . RICHTER, HANS E. Orchestra 1, 2; Radio Club 3; Archery 4; Spanish Club 4 . . . RING, DOROTHY. Guidance Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Question Mark 4; Vol- ley Ball 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Basketball 3 . . . RIORDAN, ELIZABETH K. Girls’ Base- ball 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 4, Honor Team 1, 2, 4; Hockey 2, 4, Honor Team 2, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 2, 3, 4; Bowling 4; Badminton 1,2... ROBERTI, JOSEPH. Class Committee 3 . . . ROGERS, COR- LYN H. Assembly Council 3; kctball 2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; mittcc 3, 4; Hockey 2; Gym EKMT 1, 2, x, 4; School Play 3; Thespians -. Naro Pacs Naughton Painter Ncimcycr Pappas Orth Poplawski Outhwaitc Quick Robcrti Schmidt rUJu V� r Rogers Schocll C SCHOELL, CHARLES W. Boys’ Hi-Y 3, 4; Model Aviation Club 2; School Play 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; Track Team 3, 4 . . . SCHULTHEIS, WILLIAM. Band 3, 4; Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Choristers 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Radio Revue 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . SCZEPKOWSKI, REGINA. Baseball i, 2, 4; Basketball t, 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Gym Exhibi- tion 1, 2, 3, 4; Ping-Pong 1; Volley Ball I, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 4; Badminton 1, 2 . . . SEIFER, SYLVIA D. Assembly Council 4, pres. 4; Chemistry Club 4; Class Com- mittees 4; Badminton 1, 2; Bowling 4; Glee Club 3; Guidance Club 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Ping-Pong 1, 2; School Play 4; Stamp Club 3; Thespians 4; Volley Ball i, 2 . . . SHERWOOD, MARIAN E. All-Nassau Chorus 2, 3, 4; 3, 4; Matinee 4 . . . ROSE, THEDA. Wcstbury High 1, 2, 3; Assembly Council 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Publicity Group 4; School Play 4; Stage Hand 4; Thespians 4 . . . ROTH, PETER. Intramural basket- ball 4 . . . SAUL, BERYL E. Girls’ Base- ball t, 2, 3; Girls’ Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Committee 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, treas. 3, vicc-pres. 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Patrol 4, vicc-pres. 4; Prom Committee 4; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Team 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 3; Yearbook Staff 4 . . . SAVAGE, EDWARD M. Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Chemistry Club 4; J. V. Football 2, 3; Prom Committee 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Track Team 3, 4; Class Commit- tee 4 . . . SCHMIDT, DAVID. Model Aviation Club 2; Stamp Club 2 . . . « ysj 4 Da ebaiWr 2; GleiS Club i, 2; Gym '1; Office Assistant 4; Radio RovvS2, 3, 4; School Play 4; Thespians 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Music Festivals 2, 3, 4; s' Concerts 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . SIMONSON, MARSHALL E. Band 4; Boys’ Hi-Y 4, treas. 4; Chemistry Club 4; School Play 4; Thespians 4 . . . SIRY, GLORIA A. As- sembly Council 2; Girl Reserves 4; Guid- ance Club 4; Quest inn Mark 2, 3; Volley Ball 3 . . . SLETER, CHARLES H. In- tramural Basketball 2, 3 . . . SNYDER, ELIZABETH F. Girl Reserves 3, 4, vice- pres. 3, pres. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, sec. 3; Radio Revue 1, 2; Concerts 1, 2, 3; Bad- minton 1 . . . SPALLINA, GLORIA R. Baseball 1, 3, 4; Hockey 2 Honor Team 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 2, 4; Ping- Pong 3, 4; Volley Ball 2, 3 . . . SPEAR- ING, WILLIAM C. Varsity Baseball 3, 4; Intramural Basketball t, 2, 3; J. V. Basket- ball 4; Track 2 . . . SPEED, LESLIE E. Track 2 . . . STANTON, ROSEMARIE. Assembly Council 1; Jr. Red Cross 3; Vol- ley Ball 1,2... STEWART, MARGERY A. Hockey 1, Honor Team i; Gym Exhi- bition 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Ping-Pong 1, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2; Bowl- ing Club 4; Badminton 3 . . . STO IE, ARLENE E. Class Committees STREVELL, ROBERT A. Int iujal Basketball 3 . . . SULLIVAN, JWUTH M. Intramural Basketbal (, 1V3, 4 tamp Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4 STROM, AUDREY L. Choristers 1, 2, 3; Bi ENG- ry Club 4; Girls’ Hi-Y E. Assembly Schulthcis Slcter Council i, 2, 3, vice-pres. 3; Girls’ Basket- ball 1, 2; Class Committees 2, 3, 4; Orches- tra 1; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 4; School Play 2, 3; Stage Hand 2, 3; Thes- pians 2, 3, 4, sec. 2, 3; Volley Ball 1; Year- book Staff 4 . . . TREDWELL, GLADYS E. Class Committees 4 . . . WAGNER, MARGARET L. Guidance Club 4; Jr. Red Cross 4; Latin Club 1 . . . WHITELAW, MARIE A. Baseball 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Team 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Gym Exhibition 1, 2, 4; Library Council 3, 4, pres. 4; Prom Committee 4; Publicity Group 4; School Play 3, 4; Thes- pians 3, 4, pres. 3; Volley Ball 4; Bowling 4; Stagers 3 . . . WINTERS, THOMAS E. Boys’ Hi-Y 1; Choristers 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Latin Club 1; Projection Squad 1, 2, 3; Radio Revue 2, 3 . . . YNGSTROM, SYLVIA A. Girls’ Basketball 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Question Mark 4 . . . ZABEL, GOR- DON. Intramural Basketball 2; Boys’ Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Area Council Rep. 3. c% CX LOCI First Row: Most Likely to Succeed—Gloria Ham- mett, Edward Savage; Best Dressed—Robert Etzel, Mary Naughton; Best Athletes—Regina Sczepkowski, John Bernhardt. Second Row: Best Disposition—Gordon Johanson, Ann Kuntz; Most Popular—Donald Leahy, Arlene Barends; Wittiest—Charles Lamar, Marie Whitelaw. Third Row: Best-Looking—Arlene Barends, Gordon Zabcl; Nicest Smile—William McCarthy, Amelia Masucci; Most Versatile—Ruth Korcll, Clifton Clerke; Best Dancers—Jean Gent, William Schult- heis. 4 I WHAT WE DO' The average high school student believes himself to be the most misunderstood person in the world. Very few people realize how important and necessary our doings are to ourselves. To alleviate this condition, and establish the true merit of our endeavors, we present what we do. The Noon-hour Slump. With a push, a rush of air, and a typical Dagwood Bumstcad exit, we are off to school. Streaking along at a snail’s pace we find time to call for various cell-mates, to dis- cuss the newest thing, and with gloved fingers and a tender heart gently pluck a beautiful bouquet of poison ivy for teacher. Sooner or later we arrive at that shrine of education, that temple of learning, the Mecca of the intelligentsia, Mineola High School. We explain to Mr. Zaiscr, the man with those soulful eyes and the soulless heart, that the reason for our tardiness was to conserve our rubber soles, we not being eligible for retreading at the present. As a reward for this exceptional reasoning and quick thinking on our part, we have re- ceived first prize, a week’s pass to deten- tion. Thus with our nose to the grind stone, a stiff upper lip, an ear to the ground, our eye on the horizon, our back to the wall, our shoulder to the wheel, and standing on our own two feet, we begin our day. Hark! A bell! This is our signal to move on. So with strictly mechanical motions, our arms loaded with books, and our eyes ajar, we risk our lives to push into the swirling mass of humanity that constitutes a hall and a way of access to our classes. First period is a drowsy affair. It is an ideal time for research, if one cares to study the various types of snoring there are. Of course all this is changed on assembly days. At this time, we must sleep elsewhere. During second period, things begin to liven up. Someone even yawned! Immediately following second period, we 44 You too can wield a screw-driver. arc permitted to go to our lockers to re- fresh our supply of books which by this time are scattered hither and yon about the building. As we plunge into the depths of trivia which our lockers contain, we come across a brown paper bag, smelling, of all things, of food. What a temptation! If I dood it I get detention. I dood it. So with our friends’ assistance our lunch is gone. Thus an en- joyable snack between periods results in starvation and slow death during noon hour. To coin a phrase, quote, One cannot eat his cake and have it too, unquote. Third period is uneventful, but during fourth the full and undivided attention of the class is centered upon the clock. Slowly the seconds tick away and then—noon hour. Oh! What joy! What bliss! Only to be over so soon! So we march back to classes to the tunc of various remarks such as, I thought Lin- coln freed the slaves, etc., etc. And thus day after day groans by. Night after night we spend our time in many ways and in many extracurricular ac- tivities. On the pages following you will see how Mineola High spends its time after the 3:15 bell rings. Our program provides opportunity for many people to indulge in varied interests. As the old woman who kissed the cow said, Everyone to his own tastes. The applica- tion of this ancient adage to the following pages is evident. Posed by Professional Models. 45 PUBLIC APPEARANCES Overcoming their stage-fright, the stars and orators of M. H. S. step before the footlights with steady knees and unwavering voices and give their all for their Alma Mater. Once a week Mineola High School is the scene of a veritable battle royal. The pur- pose of these meetings of the Assembly Council is to decide what the entertainment is to be in next week’s assembly program. As in other sections of the dramatic de- partment, Miss Austen reigns supreme at these sessions. The members of this organization were League, slightly better known as the Mine- ola High School Debate Team. Well above two-thirds of the contests entered have been won by the Mineola team this season. Queens College, Kew Forest School, and Dwight School, as well as many Long Island high schools, have been the scene of their triumphs. The team itself is a member of the Na- ASSEMBLY COUNCIL: Seated—R. Speck. S. Arbeitel, S. Seifcr, C. CIcrkc, M. Sherwood, VT. McCarthy. Standing—J. Jeffrey, R. Commcrton, G. Petkus, C. Painter, H. Rycrson, T. Rose, B. Thomopulos. chosen because of their terrific brain power, and lust for anything theatrical. In addi- tion to preparing the programs, they are also responsible for announcing both cur- rent and future events. The head of the Freshman-Sophomore division is Sylvia Sei- fer, and in the Junior-Senior division Clifton Clerke is president. Another group of diligent workers, con- stantly striving to uphold Mineola High School’s fair name, is the Mineola Forensic tional Forsenic League, and as each debator earns the required number of credits, he receives a gold key to signify his admit- tance into the league. This season Katherine Hagerty, Joan Jeffrey, Clifford Benfield, and Charles Lamar earned this award of merit. Katherine Hagerty is the secretary and James Gilroy is the hard-working man- ager of this organization. A little branch of Hollywood here in our Alma Mater is the Projection Squad. This 46 FORENSIC: Seated—P. Shade, B. Allen, J. Gilroy, K. Hagerty, C. Loeb. Standing—N. Whittendale, J. Jeffrey, T. Irwin, C. Lamar, C. Bcnfield, J. Bcrbrich, G. Hammett. PROJECTION SQUAD: R. Custer, C. Schlimmcrmcyer, J. Crofts, W. Eiselc, C. Bcnfield, T. Anderson, T. Chrystmos. group has become an integral part of almost every social function as well as classroom study. In addition to supplying our visual education, they also operate the public ad- dress system for stage work, dances, and athletic events. Mr. Terry is the representa- tive of the faculty in this organization, and Wallace Eiselc is the captain of the squad. Paul Echaussc, James Wilson, and Donald Walling are new members who have joined the team since the photograph was taken. The producing of a program for our weekly assembly is considered to be a snap by most students. The problem of caring for costumes, make-up, lighting, scenery, STAGERS: Seated—W. McCarthy, M. Kelly, C. Painter. Standing— L. Dailey, P. Raff, H. Rycrson, C. Clcrkc, E. Jackson, V. Markgraf, A. Tintle, T. Rose. 47 HESPIANS: Seated—L. Dailey, J. Hammond, H. Ryerson, C. Clcrkc, G. Petkus. Standing—S. Arbeitcl, M. Karro, C. Schocll, M. Whitclaw, V. McCarthy, A. Tintle, C. Painter, W. Markgraf, F. N'aro. properties, and the curtain are all impor- tant, but seldom noticed details of a pro- duction. These necessary duties are ably performed by the Stagers. Without their aid no entertainment would be a success. Due to their careful planning and the thorough training given them by Miss Austen, every one of the members knows the routine of the stage and thus soon learns to anticipate and prepare for any eventuality. ON STAGE Mineola High School shelters twenty- eight loyal followers of Thespus within its walls. For months before the annual Thes- pian installation, these proteges of the great patron of dramatic art may be seen filling in at assembly programs or devising all sorts of ways and means for obtaining their eighty lines (speeches) required for Thes- pian membership. At an impressive candle- light ceremony conducted during the spring, ten new members were admitted to Troupe 276. Each year the Thespians offer a gold medal to the graduating student who has been outstanding in dramatics. The Thespians meet twice a month with their faculty advisor, Miss Jane Austen. Harold Ryerson is president of the organ- 48 Grandpa practices giving advice ization, Clifton Clerke is vice-president, and John Hammond is secretary. The greatest undertaking of the entire dramatics department is the staging of the annual school play. On December 5, 1941, an enthusiastic audience witnessed this year’s dramatic and comical performance of You Can’t Take It With You,” by Kauf- man and Hart. Hard at work for Thespian matinee The play was presented after weeks of diligent practising on the part of the cast under the able coaching of Miss Austen. Behind the scenes, Marion Sherwood, Mar- jorie Kelly, and Sylvia Seifer were scurrying around looking for props and ringing door- bells at proper intervals. Meanwhile Frank Faulk, Ernest Jackson and William Phelon spent an enjoyable evening producing the many lighting and sound effects which were the fruits of months careful research and experimentation with fireworks, bombs, and other explosives. The scene of the play was laid in the home of the Sycamores; a fun-loving, im- practical family. John Hammond did a fine interpretation of Grandfather Martin Van- derhof whose philosophy was you can’t take it with you.” Lucille Dailey did justice to the role of Mrs. Penny Sycamore, the would-be head of the family, author and artist. William McCarthy portrayed the part of Paul Sycamore, a sympathetic father, who livened his dull moments playing with fire- works. He was assisted by Ernest Jackson who played Mr. Depinna, the iceman who came to dinner. The love interest of the play was pro- vided by Clifton Clcrke and Jacqueline La- Vista who enacted the parts of Tony Kirby and Alice Sycamore. The supporting roles were ably played by Grace Pctkus, Chester Painter, Marie White- law, Ralph Speck, Mitchell Karro, Harold Ryerson, Theda Rose, Sylvia Seifer, Charles Schoell, Carl Schlimmermeycr and Marshall Simonson. 49 Just among us girls PUBLICATIONS Here are the headlines of 1941-1942: Signet Swings Info Aetion Question Mark To Put Out Four Bigger, Better Issues Publicity Group Crashes Local Papers With News of M. H. S.” It’s a question of he who runs fastest gets right of way” when dead-lines loom over the horizon and news reports must be gathered during the term. This and the drone of clacking typewriters have given M. H. S. a bad case of the Journalistic Jit- ters during the year. The Question Mark staff spends much of their leisure time chasing advertisers club members, faculty advisors, ball players, and each other, in search of peppy news items, snappy features, and spicy odds and ends for the gossip column. All this activity is to insure putting out four bigger and bet- ter” issues each term. The Publicity Commi responsibility of tion and sending PUBLICITY GROUP: Seated—F. Hunt. C. Kessler, C. Bub. T. Rose, P. Valentine. Standing—R. Commerton, E. Cook, D. Tcvcrini, G. Petkus, G. Hammett, J. Berbrich, A. Barn- brick. QUESTION MARK STAFF: At Desk—C. Clerke, K. Hagcrty, G. Hammett, J. Berbrich, N. Whittendalc, M. Harper. First Row—A. Morrison, R. Meyer, C. Locb, E. McGuinty, J. DcWitt, B. Allen, P. Peak P. Shade, M. Miller. Second Row—H. Jacobs, D. Burkard, S. Albee, N. Johnson, E. Russell, E. Smith] L. Reyling, J. Jeffrey, M. Lehner, M. Karro. T. Irwin. Third Row—H. Nigro, I. Castagna, I). Ford, D. Ring, P. Raff, N. Teter, D. Irmscher, M. Sicbert, S. Moxley, E. Johnson, E. Isclc, E. Jackson. 50 SIGNET EDITORIAL STAFF: Seated—T. Irwin, I. Castagna, J. Gillespie, C. Clcrkc, I). Teverini. Standing—N. Dobroensky, G. Navis, 1). Henry, G. Hammett, B. Morrison, A. Carey, C. Lamar, A. Kunt , P. Valentine, M. Sherwood, G. Meyer, R. Commerton. local papers. This group is largely respon- sible for seeing that Mincola gets an im- portant place on the map. Room 108 is the heart of all editorial activity on the Signet. Here the staff gath- ered to discuss plans for the theme, cover, and layout. Here proofs were read, stories chopped, and inserts were added to the copy. Next door, the business staff were adding, subtracting, and literally tearing their hair to meet their quota and balance the budget. Here business deals were trans- acted, and advertising and subscription campaigns planned and launched. SIGNET BUSINESS STAFF: Seated—C. Kessler, J. Hammond, B. Saul, A. O’Kula, B. Risdon. Standing—C. Rog ers, A. Tintlc, L. Savage, A. Barends, G. Scupholm, B. Wiglc, C. Benfield, S. Cohen, F. Hunt, R. Reiss. SERVICE Service with a smile describes carious groups in school—service with the Hall Patrol's Step lively ; Candy Girls' Sorry, no creditand Guidance Club's Miss Phillips is busy. Not all the boys in the Boys’ Hi-Y spend their time tipping over canoes, but a good number of this illustrious society never quite heard the end of last year’s expedi- tion to Belmont, and their so-called prowess at canoeing. Besides planning various out- ings, the Boys’ Hi-Y, a nationally organized group under the sponsorship of the Y. M. C. A., seeks ways of helping the community. As a result of their many meetings, con- ducted by President Bill McCarthy, they emerged with ideas of delivering baskets of foodstuffs to the needy, and launching a campaign at M. H. S. for saving scraps.” The Girls Hi-Y, with Arlene Barends as president, has been active along other lines. Among other things they sponsored a cake sale, spending long hours comparing recipes, icing cakes, and soliciting orders from faculty members. During the fall of 1941, the Boys and Girls’ Hi-Y conducted their annual meet- ing at Albany. Here representatives from every chapter in the state took their scats BOYS’ HI-Y left to right: First Row—J. Lang, C. Painter, I7.. Ncimcyer, W. McCarthy, A. Anderson, W. Eisele, C. Stevenson, J. Laundis. Standing—W. Schiichting, C. Schoell, E. Dunn, H. Parsons. A. Carey, C. Lamar, M. Simonson, G. Zabcl, H. Ryerson, C. Clcrke, R. Rice. GIRLS’ HI-Y left to right: First Row—G. Navis. R. McCartney, B. Saul, G. Scupholm, A. Barends, E. Reyling, P. Shade, E. Russell. Standing—N. Dobroensky, M. Harper. H. Lang, E. Ronfeldt, I). Tcvcrini, V. Tcvcrini, G. Meyer, D. Ermshcrc, J. Poole, J. Scupholm, N. Whittendale, R. Rogers, C. Kessler, F. Bender, E. Smith, P. Peak, B. Allen. LIBRARY COUNCIL: Seated—N. Do- brocnsky, D. Henry, M. Sicbcrt, M. White- law. D. Irmsher, J. Gillespie. Standing— C. Kessler, G. Meyer, E. Cook, D. Tcvcrini. S. Albec, V. Tcvcrini, J. Adam- son, G. Daley. HALL PATROL: First Row— T. Palmer, C. Kessler, A. Barends, B. Saul, G. Scup- holm, E. Russell, P. Shade, B. Allen. M. Carew. Second Row—J. McAleese, E. Walshc, C. Elflein, E. Neimeyer, R. Cooper, J. Gilroy, C. Painter, T. Ferman. Third Row—C. Benfield, H. Helsher, G. Pappas, W. Eiscle, D. Leahy, F. Geldcr- man. GUIDANCE CLUB: Seated—L. Narell, G. Musante, L. Warga, G. Navis, D. Henry, I. Link, C. Wallace, D. Chryst- mos. Standing—T. Rose, S. Scifcr, D. Ring, A. Segrist, E. Bossen, E. Isclc, M. Naughton, V. Guldi, M. Fischer, G. Siry, O. Miller. in the House and Senate, introducing and passing new bills and learning the rudiments of good government. In the library Miss Carnegie and her group of assistants patrol the premises keep- ing order, hounding us for the two cents long overdue, and proving to our amaze- ment that most of the words Miss McClellan assigns us to learn really are in the diction- ary—somewhere. These assistants, known around school as the Library Council, arc responsible for keeping the shelves in order, checking books in and out, and returning those tell-tale library slips with their differ- ences in time. Bustling in and out, taking dictation from Miss Phillips, filing and typing letters, the girls of the Guidance Club live up to the name inscribed on the door of their office, the Activity Room. The girls meet every other week with their president, Louise Narell, and secretary-treasurer, Al- bener O’Kula. � The Girl Reserves is another school'or- ganization sponsored by the Y. W. C. A. These girls meet every other week in Miss Doedeyn’s room to discuss plans for fulfill- ing their purpose of encouraging friendship, developing character, and serving others. With their president, Betty Snyder, the girls strive to live up to their motto, ‘’Either we will find a way, or we will make one.” 53 CANDY COMMITTEE: V. Gregory, J. Bcrbrich, G. Hammett, J. Adamson, G. Fraas, R. Commerton, B. Morrison, B. Purdy, C. Kessler, K. Hagerty. Room 204 is the scene of a great deal of activity during the noon-hour of alternate Wednesdays. Here the Junior Red Cross meets to plan ways of helping throughout the community. This year they made holi- day favors and clothing for the children’s hospitals. Meanwhile, every noon-hour finds the Candy Counter Girls performing their duty of appeasing the sweet tooth of the student body, and at the same time helping to sup- port athletics. At football, basketball, and baseball games, these girls are at your serv- ice, with one eye on what they’re doing, and the other on that fullback on the twenty- yard line. GIRL RESERVES: Scaled—B. Snyder, E. Cook, A. Segrist, G. Meyer. Standing—V. Teverini, D. Tcvcrini, P. Valentine, L. Kipp. D. Peterson. D. Hutchings, A. Knaucrhasc, A. Kuntz, A. Masucci, A. Wright, M. Seibert, M. Marsans. w!?R R DIACR?SS: Sea,l J—]D Leonard, M. Viapiano. V. Teverini, A. Segrist, G. Meyer, D. Hutchings. B. Willct. J. Dundon. Standing—F. Bender, G. Anderson, M. Wagner, J. Quick, D. Henry, E. Cook, N. Dobrocnsky, L. Kipp, F. Nash, D. Peterson, D. Teverini, P. Valentine, E. Burke, D. Surdoval, A. Eaton! D. Ring, F. Outhwaite. CHEMISTRY CLUB: First Rou— B. Gaylo, L. Ashby, E. McMillin, H. Chandler, A. Campanalc, Mr. Weiner. G. Pctkus, M. Simonson, C. Painter, I). East, M. Kelly, R. MacVecty, R. Koclble, M. Masucci, A. Kuntz, J. Adamson, R. Bunco, J. Bcrbrich, M. Marsans, F. Gcss- lein, M. Corcoran. Second Rou'— J. Martone. A. Paul, R. Rice. M. Desmond. G. Fraas, R. Commcr- ton, A. Tengstrom, F. Bender, G. Musante, V. Guldi, M. Fischer, E. Giuliano, C. Bub, H. Williams, W. Clerke, J. Laundis. SPECIAL INTERESTS Everybody has his own interests in school. Some work for stamps and science; still others for M ss Baiardi and Spanish. An odd assortment of smells, noises, and lights issued from the chemistry lab last term, as the Chemistry Club met on Friday afternoons in Room 300. A display of fire- works, a lecture on cosmic rays, and experi- ments with a queer selection of chemicals and unique solutions gave the third floor an air of Coney Island at Mardi Gras Time, the Chicago Stock Yards, and the Hayden Planetarium. Their meetings were disrupted for a short time when Mr. Weiner, their advisor, was inducted into the service. With not quite the same materials, the newly-formed Spanish Club, under the aus- pices of our new Spanish teacher Miss Baiardi, bowled us over with Spanish cas- tanets, posters, dances, songs, and all sorts of Spanish paraphernalia. Behind a veil of deep mystery, they practiced rumbas and tangos, and in class they watched the min- ute hand tick by to the rhythm of the Conga. Amid the quest of Science and the pro- motion of the Good Neighbor Policy at M. H. S., the Stamp Club met, not alto- STAMP CLUB: Seated—J. Poole, H. Rycrson, W. Abel, C. Clcrkc, F. McMillin, A. Sullivan, F. Miller. Standing—H. Borncr, J. Murry, A. Pfalzer, J. Rosenblum. gether quietly, with Miss Bolger in Room 203-A to exchange and discuss stamps. A fitting complement to the boundless realms of science and the cosmopolitan love of 'local color” was this world-wide interest in stamps from the farthest corners of the earth. EL CIRCULO FSPANOL: First Row—L. Gehrig, M. Yannotti, H. Koch, C. Schrott, V. Sandy, E. McMillin, M. Baker, E. Ridick, F. Merritt, J. Inglesby. H. Schoell, C. Fernandes, R. Gleason, P. Dugin. Second Rou—P. McGurl, S. Harvey, K. Hagcrty, E. Ring, F. Iscle, H. Nigro, R. Faulk, J. Quicker. H. Lang, D. Geiger, B. Kehn, M. Ottevanger. I. Sczcpkowski. Third Row—T. Collins, B. Englander. D. Linder. B. Free, D. Calen, B. Thomopulos, G. Boyd, P. O’Williams, H. Jacobs, J. Drivas, C. Sola, F. Perullo, E. Sprauer, R. Gleason, V. Barry, D. Nadolny, C. Bischoff. E. Hansen, G. Banschback. Fourth Row—B. Rogers, J. DeWitt, B. Holihan, J. Murphy, V. Logan, T. Hoelle, J. O’Neil, L. McGill, G. Cameron, B. Snapp, R. Hackman. W. Risdon, M. Martins. Fifth Row —J. Scupholm. R. Prauss, H. Ryer- son, R. White, J. Kessler, G. Drivas, J. Murray, A. Iracc, R. Lopes, L. Halpern. H. Pownall, R. McKinley, R. McDermott, J. DcLorenzo. MUSICAL GROUPS Mr. Schwan's angels often take refuge in the music room to drown their sorrows in great melodies of the world, venting their indignation on the trumpet or confiding to their pals in Band. Over in the new extension, now known as Section A, the music department strug- gles valiantly. From behind what are sup- posed to be soundproof walls, issue the musical sparks of Beethoven, Bach, and Boogie-Woogie. From the day they first stepped from the comparative safety of the Glee Club to the limelight of stage, concert, and luncheon, the Choristers have made a name for them- selves and Mineola in the music circles of Long Island. Donning their maroon robes and formal evening gowns and tuxedos, Mr. Schwan’s cherubs gave forth with songs ranging from the lowly negro spiritual and folk tunes to the more difficult numbers such as Ballad for Americans.” Several of the outstanding members were selected to sing in the All-Nassau Chorus when they met the meistersingers” of other schools; yet on Saturday, April 18, they rejoined their colleagues to represent Mineola and compete with other schools in the annual Spring Festival. While the Choristers more or less monop- olized the music room during the seventh period, the future Philharmonic members and virtuosi floated in and out of the room every period of the day—not excluding noon-hour—often munching a ham sand- wich to the strains of ’'Scheherazade.” Here they practiced the scores of Tschaikowsky and Beethoven for assembly programs and concerts, and planned their programs for graduation, class night, public perform- ances, and P. T. A. meetings. This year many of the fifty orchestra members played in the All-Nassau Orchestra. But Debussy and Mozart are not enough for the champions of Benny Goodman and CHORISTERS: Front Row—I. Pacs, G. Barley, D. McLeod, H. Rodriguez, J. Jeffrey, C. Loeb, E. Brudic, M. Merritt, D. Irmscher, J. Smith, C. Fernandes, F. Naro. Second Row—E. Schwan, M. Harper, G. Ander- son, R. Macartney, J. Wallace, E. Morrison, M. Sherwood, J. Wolvcrton, L. Kipp, F. Carlson, B. Purdy, P. Peak, A. Lange. Third Row—G. Lindsay, W. Phelon, B. Schulthcis, B. Remscn, H. Himpler, M. Carcw, G. Di Geronimo, R. Holliday, F. Milcski, E. Hcinbockcl, J. Gilroy, K. Schielke, H. Chandler, C. Painter. Fourth Row—W. Kuhn, T. Lu Vera, J. Drivas, M. Godfrey, J. Murphy, H. Chase, M. Corcoran, E. John- son, M. Howe, E. Russell, E. Englander, E. Reyling, J. Ziegler. S6 ORCHESTRA: Left to Right—G. McKee, W. Abel, A. Cohen, H. Frank. C. Rub, N. Dobroensky, P. Gleason. G. Buncc, D. Platte, M. Levine. B. Baxter. M. Epp, D. McLeod, M. Schwarz. R. Stevens, D. Leonard. A. Windsor. W. Myatt. A. Morrison, F. Hunt, E. Abel, R. Akscl. FL Borner, M. Duncan. C. McKee, W. Mathii, B. Weaver, D. Wham, M. Johnson, E. Walshc, FI. Ncunzig, G. Meyer, G. Saul, L). Calen, C. Kessler, J. Davidson. J. Calen, F. Jaworowski, D. Hutchings, M. Johnson. Standing—R. MacVeety. M. Piriano, A. Lange, K. Schielke, R. Rice. M. Simonson, Wm. Regelmann. SWING Weimer, R. Rice, BAND: Front Row—'W. Abel, R. MacVeety, F. C. Del Vccchio. Second Rou—A. Totaro, W. Kuhn, J. Vanek, E. Walshc. Standing—K. Schielke. At Piano—W. Regelmann. the Dorsey Brothers. Bob MacVeety and the band were right in there at the Radio Revue and the various class dances, beating it out eight to the bar. Remember the days last Fall when we started keeping time with our feet during fourth period while the marching band was HIGH SCHOOL BAND: Front Row—H. Koch, F. McDuflfy, R. Lope , R. Custer, R. Rice, J. Coniker, H. East, F. Bradicich, J. Hammond, P. Eichler, R. Baxter, L. Chafetz. H. Fcnty. Second Rou—W. Wilkie, C. Bub, R. Hanley, R. MacVccty, J. Orth, M. Presti, K. Schiclkc, A. Totaro, H. Mofenson, H. Knopf, J. Lopes. Third Row—F. Weimer, W. Abel, C. Stephenson, H. Borner, D. East, C. Del Vecchio, C. Clcrke, E. Isele, E. Schwan. Fourth Rou—J. Vanek, T. Demarcst, J. Ziegler, J. Lauber, B. Risdon, K. Lafnb, L. Kipp, J. Murray, E. Giuliano. Last Row—W. Schultheis, F. Carr, E. Walshc, R. McGowan, R. Ridick, L. Ashby, W. Clcrke, G. Boken, J. Polesso, W. Kuhn. rehearsing? It seemed we were listening for the old tin whistle of the drum majorettes instead of to the teachers. Then came the actual show at the football games, when all forty-eight members were dressed in their brand new uniforms and showed us some unique marching formations. Soon came the sudden transformation to the concerts. Same people, same uniforms, but now the music of the masters. Instead of Stand Navy Down the Field, we heard Lohengrin and the other classical pieces. Anywhere, any time, any music. It’s Mine- ola’s band—but good. Following in the footsteps of the High School Band, the Junior Band, under the direction of Mr. Webster, marched down the football held into the everyday life of both the Junior and Senior High. An inde- pendent body, they play for their own as- sembly programs and pageants. Judging from the year’s record, the Senior Bands of the future will have a great wealth of tal- ent to draw from. JUNIOR BAND: Front Row—R. Painter, C. Meyer, C. Hunt, J. Rice, R. Sloat, J. Kofocd, E. Schultz, R. Meyer, E. Randall. Second Rou—W. Rasmussen, R. Kaplan, R. Kulkc, R. Zimmercr, E. Lucks, H. Billings, M. De Veau, J. Vetter, D. Laughlin. Third Row—F. Webster, L. Weidncr, J. Ziegler, J. Lauber, B. Risdon, K. Lamb, L. Kipp, M. Stephenson. Fourth Rou'—G. Meyer, E. Wing, R. Ridick, W. Clerke, F. Carr, R. Hahlbohm. ATHLETICS Mincola is often referral to as the greatest sport center in Nassau County. Both boys and girls spend many hours practicing under the watchful eyes of Coach Hafner and Miss Gregory. and the signals for Saturday’s game. Si- multaneously, all late hours are supposed to be cut out and the cheerleaders arc left with- out escorts until the night of the football dinner, when training is broken. The same thing is more or less true of other seasons. While the backs” arc throwing and in- tercepting passes at one end of the field, and the line-men are working on signals at the other, the cheerleaders are practicing equally as hard under the watchful eye of Miss Gregory. These girls might be the envy of their classmates, but there are very few of them who, at one time or another, would not have changed places with one of the grandstand strategists. Under weltering sjjij or snow-splashed skies, aWhbmc gamips or out of town, with a cruylid o£ I'jVfo.- r a claque of 200, the llpcrleadera mdst be on hand to build up lead Mineola’s cheers for victory. P. Peak, L. Docpper. Standing-—J. Murphy, Rovers, M. Gottfried. H. Chase. sYy. On the field, in the gym, or in the locker rooms. Coach Hafner has the rare distinc- tion of being a slave-driver, getting paid for it, and not being reported to one of New York State’s many humane societies. Perhaps it’s because he works himself as hard as any of his players, or perhaps it’s due to the fact that his boys are ready to eat up anything” in the line of sports, but day after day and year after year, the cham- pion Mincola teams are out practicing in fall, winter, or spring for the coveted county titles. But the practice rarely ends on the field. There comes a time in every school year Qtiixen Study Hall teachers have no difficulty akiijg the football team really study, d ylhehind history text-books and of mimeographed paper, the varsity, and J. V. can be found pouring over the defense and offense, and line-uns. FOOTBALL: First Rou—F. Carr. J. Bernhardt, C. Jones, E. Solosky, D. Leahy, M. Carew, H. Hcmpler, F. Gcldcrmann, C. Shuellcy, J. Fox. Second Rou—G. Drivas, W. Sullivano. C. Bcnfield, C. Elflein, R. Romer, DaVanzo, T. Furman, C. F'ggar. C. Mildrum. Third Row—S. Moxley, B. Remsen, R. Fur- man, J. MacAllcese, R. Ouderkirk, M. Labriola, H. ScFrwenk, E. Metz, M. Kramer, H. Simons, E. Walshc. FOOTBALL After weeks of strenuous practice, under the able direction of Coach Hafner, a struiig Mineola eleven opened its 1941 cam- paign by scoring a 6-0 victory over Bald- win. Mineola bore down on its opponents • and finally triumphed in the last quarter when Ricky Romer crashed over the line to make the score 6-0. Lawrence Stadium was the site of Mine- ola’s next battle, where she fought last year’s county and island champs. Mineola neared victory three times, but was disap- pointed in each attempt, when she fumbled, and the ball was recovered by Lawrence. Mineola held the burly Lawrence team a good distance from her goal line all through this game, which ended in a scoreless tie. On October 18, Mineola played Great Neck, the North Shore’s supposedly most powerful team. In this game for the first time, Mincola’s heavy team stuck to the aerial side of football, and won a decisive victory. Buck Jones ran 40 yards for the first score of the game, and then ripped four yards through the line for his second tally. The second quarter saw more action by Mineola when Ricky Romer crossed the goal after receiving a beautiful 30-yard pass from Jones. In the third, Great Neck came to the front and netted her only points of the game. But Mike Carew re- taliated by carrying the ball 12 yards for a touchdown. And so M. H. S. again rose tri- umphant with a score of 27-6. The fourth game of the season . was looked forward to by the whole student body, for it was the resumption of athletic relations between Mineola and Hempstead after a break of several years. The winner of the game was slated not only for the Robert Bacon Memorial Cup, but probably for the leading laurels in the heavier divi- sion. Hempstead crossed the goal twice dur- ing the afternoon, once in the second quarter and then again in the fourth. So Mineola took her only loss of the year, with a score of 13-0. The Mineola eleven traveled to Glen Cove for their next game. Neither team made progress during the first quarter, but in the second Glen Cove tried a field goal and missed. Mineola got back in swing in the fourth quarter when they marched down to the Glen Cove nine yard line. On the five, Duck Leahy caught a pass from Romer and took the ball, and the game ended in a scoreless tic. Two to t lie right, two to the left and blow! Grand tinalc of the football season. One minute to go! JUNIOR VARSITY: First Ron'— B. Smith. M. Famiglietti, J. Shan- non, C. Stephenson, L. Bruchsel, J. Krainik. Second Row—R. Barnes, L. Brown, J. Meeker, D. Bencnati, R. Ranno. Third Row—J. Buebe, L. Callahan, E. Tyner, G. Drivas. The team had an eighty-mile trip for the next game. Their destination was the South- ampton field. Mincola came to life in the second quarter when Buck Jones went 50 yards around end, and Mike Carew booted the placement for the extra point. The Maroons had hard luck in the third period but again returned in the final as Duck Leahy intercepted a pass and raced 35 yards to tally. Mincola dominated the whole game, although Southampton used many trick formations, and made innumerable incom- plete passes. With a score of 13-0, the team won another victory. The day was November 20. Mincola on BASKETBALL Whew! That was some football season, but with the completion of the Ferris High game, all traces of football disappeared from M. H. S., so let’s get on. Basketball comes next in the sports world. Things looked mighty dismal back in November. Coach Hafner posted notice of the first practice, knowing full well that this year’s team wouldn’t include such for- mer stars as Johnny DaVanzo, Ricky Romer and Ed Wallcnt. But in spite of how dark the picture looked, almost eighty fellows poured into the gym for the first practice. I � BASKETBALL: front Row—J. Rogers, J. Bernhardt, D. Leahy, E. Solosky, M. Freitas. Bark Row_T. Palmer, C. Jones, G. Johnson, J. Woods. the home field had started its last game against a team that had come all the way from Ferris High, Jersey City. Everything started when Mike Carew plunged through center and ran 77 yards for the first score, later kicking the extra point. After that the team really opened up. Ricky Romer, Johnny Bernhardt and Mike Carew all scored. The Hafner men walked off the field for the last time with a 27—0 victory over Ferris High. 62 Coach Hafner worked with the boys every night after school, trying to get the team in shape for their first game. Even though the past year’s graduation carved away a good portion of the school basketball team, Min- eola still had twenty-five players from which to pick its first team. Most of them had played on last year’s Junior Varsity. It wasn’t until after Christmas that the team was finally chosen. The squad received brand new uniforms, and sure formed a neat pic- ture on the court. Remember the Maroon’s first victory? Sure you do! That was the memorable game with Great Neck. The first quarter started witlfik bang,,but the bang backfired, for it f«vo® of Great Neck. When the half rolled around, a glance at the scoreboard proved the fact that this was a closely contested tussle. Victory seemed assured in the third quarter when Mineola piled up point upon point until we had scored ten to Great Neck’s five. However, our opponents came to life at the beginning of the fourth period, and the situation looked bad for the Mineola five. Duck Leahy saved the day by sinking the field goal which won the game, 22-21. The honor of high scorer in this game went to Charlie Jones. On December 16, Mineola presented its ’4i-’42 basketball team. This first game was played against a tricky Hicksville five. It kept the rooters on the edge of their seats, especially in the final quarter when Hicksville scored nine points to Mineola’s six. On the whole, the team took very few chances at their first appearance. They did almost no wild shooting and took very few shots from center court. The new Mineola squad came out ahead with a score of 25— 19- One of the swellest clashes of the year was that with Garden City, on February 10. The Garden City court saw real action that night. Both teams kept the ball in the air, and so the third quarter ended in a 14—14 deadlock. In the final period the score see- sawed back to another deadlock of 16—16. At this point the team really let loose. The Mineola score jumped by twos as Campbell, Johanson, Leahy, and again Johanson, scored. Woods sank a foul, so Mineola s points totaled 25. At the final whistle, Mc- Kibben of Garden City dropped a foul, making the score 25-17. Three days after Garden City, Mineola clashed with Manhassct. The defense Don’t grab, boys! seemed too strong for either team but that didn’t stop the Mineolans. They surged on, and when Manhasset left our court, we were two points ahead. The score board read 23-21. Team and fans alike eagerly looked for- ward to the game with the boys from Glen Cove. It was truly worth looking forward to since Glen Cove rates as the best on the North Shore. It was a hard-fought tussle, and Mineola did her darndcst, but the final score was 26-24 in favor of Glen Cove. Everything has its ups and downs, and the ’4i-’42 basketball season was no excep- tion. We all appreciate the effort made by Coach Hafner and the boys, and feel sure they will come through with flying colors next year. 63 BASEBALL After winning the Nassau County Cham- pionship in 1940 and losing the pitcher of this fine combination by graduation, the season of 1941 in the early days looked BASEBALL: First Rou—C. Stephenson, D. Herd, R. Custer. Second Rote—F. Gcldcrman, G. Pappas, F.. Solosky, L. Wallcnt, C. Jones, R. Romer, W. Spearing. Third Rou—H. Helsher, F. Carr. J. Cameron, G. Sterns, J. Bernhardt, C. Elflein, H. Himplcr, R. O’Heir, J. Krumhol , S. Darien o, C. Schuelly. gloomy. However, as weeks of practice and games moved on, the situation improved. Richard Romer filled the pitching shoes of Fay DePriest very capably and set out to establish something of a record by winning nine of the league games in succession to take again the divisional championship for the fifth consecutive season. Along with Ricky’s steady work on the mound, he received very excellent support from his mates at bat. In practically every game, timely hitting brought in the neces- sary runs to keep him ahead. The Garden City game was an outstanding example of this timely bat work. Going into the last half of the seventh inning, with Garden City leading 1-0, Gelderman led off with a home run followed by another four sacker by Jones to win the game and keep us in the race. The same situation was repeated in the Great Neck game only the hitter in this case was George Pappas. Pappas hit a four sacker with one man on, when we were trailing in the fifth by one run. We con- tinued at this inspiring pace until the championship game with Roslyn at Barton’s Stadium. This game proved to be a great pitcher’s tussle and by virtue of a single to right Roslyn scored the winning run. The score remained 1-0, Roslyn’s favor. Through the able leadership of Coach Kenneth Hafner, the athletic abilities of many high school fellows were recognized. We are looking forward to another success- ful season. 64 TRACK Spring! You really notice the signs of spring when Coach Simonson has the fel- lows doing calisthenics out on the track field. Their fellow students (the girls) stop on their way out of school and poke their noses through the fence to gaze at the He- men.” Some sigh; others walk on. Let’s leave these trifling matters and con- sider the successful record of our ’41 track team. Mineola, prominent in a great many events, took second place in the North Shore Track Meet in which eleven schools participated. We almost nosed out Port Washington, the victors. Among our outstanding stars were Bur- ton DcVeau, a great half-miler, now at Iowa State University; Jack Lyons who partici- pated in the one-mile race, now in the Marines; John Gorman, now a student at LaSalle Academy, who broke the existing county record by stretching his legs to win the one-hundred-yard dash in nine and four-fifths seconds; Vincent Thomas, who won the one-hundred and two-hundred- yard dash in the North Shore Meet; Joe Gaylo, an up-and-coming quarter-miler; Benny Gaylo, a very good half-miler; and Mike Labriola, Richard Lopez, George De- Verc, William Michaels, Joe Whitclaw, and others, all versatile track stars. Many of these athletes are considered juniors, because of their weight of about one hundred twenty pounds, and not because of their high school rating. The shot-put in the North Shore Track Meet was won by Tony Palmer. Coach Simonson believes Tony will continue his good work and possibly be the best in the county. Due to Mr. Simonson, Mineola overcame many powerful opponents. The team, backed by his keen judgment and thorough training, faced the ’42 season with confi- dence. Great Neck runs against Labriola and Michaels. 65 GIRLS' SPORTS G. A. A.: First Rou—H. Jackson, E. Riordon, C. Fernandes, P. Cappola, M. ? ?ugMon,cR? Korcll, R. Sezepkowski, G. Musantc, J. Gillespie, E. Alin, C. De Stephano, N. Langonc. Sei-odd Rrfy—iK. Segrist, 1. Watts, E. Guiliano, L. Patrone, M. Breslin. M. Going, E. Pechcttc, N. Teter, M. C51d s Ji, CzC Miller, V. Gregory, E, Englander. Third Row—E. MeGuinty, L. Doepper, J. l.auber, M. Whirelaw, J. Orth, D. Junge, F. Bender, J. Lyons, M. Lehner, S. Cohen. J. Gent. Fourth Row—N. Dobroensky, S. AV� eital, L. Wclshcr, B. Allen, A. Kuntz, B. Saul, A. Barcnds. B. Wiglc, G. Meyer. Every year about the first week in Octo- ber the fate of a chosen few is indeed in the hands of the gods. They are the girls who by blood, sweat and tears have se- cured the required number of points through their participation in varied sports. In anticipation of the gruesome initiation rites, for weeks in advance these poor un- suspecting creatures walk through the halls, listening to the laughter of their fellow students, and wondering when the day will come that they may again enjoy the privi- lege of laughing. Then the fateful night arrives, and they are all huddled together awaiting their fate. After they have endured the tortures in- flicted on them, it is with keen anticipation that they look forward to the big social event of the year, their annual banquet. This year the current president, Ruth Ko- rcll, welcomed both new and old members, and saw to it that all became acquainted. Most of the girls in this organization are outstanding in the athletic department of the school, and participate in many of the Play Days that take place during the course 66 HOCKEY: Firs Row—E. Pechettc, E. Englander, N. Whittcndalc, R. Sczcpkowski, S. Harvey, B. Saul, J. Orth, J. Gillespie, R. Korell, J. Lauber, G. Meyer, B. Allen. Second Row—I. Pacs, P. Cappola, E. Aim, D. Hutchings, A. O’Kula. C. Fernandes, D. Pehlcr, B. Riordon, N. Langone, E. Giuliano, L. Doepper. of the year with other schools nearby. Hockey attracts the attention of many fun-loving girls. It is so popular, in fact, that every fall the girls from Adelphi Col- lege have a Play Day and invite a goodly number of the high school teams in Nassau and Suffolk counties to compete against one another. One of the nicest things about making the hockey team is the grand uniforms that go with it. The girls make their own uniforms and are a striking figure in them as they scurry around the field. This sport is by no means to be taken lightly, for some of the bumps the girls receive and spills they take are as hard as those the boys suffer on the ice. When it is too cold for hockey, the girls shift their interest to basketball. For this sport they turn out in droves. Out of this multitude, after much deliberation on the part of the two coaches, two honor teams are selected to represent Mineola in a num- ber of games between the different schools. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Front Row: G. Musantc, J. Gillespie, R. Sczcpkowski, L. Doepper, P. Coppola, H. Jackson. Back Row: J. Klaus, D. Pehlcr, J. Hagen, K. Sherwood, B. Saul, A. Kuntz, C. L)e Stcphano, E. Riordan, R. Korell. 67 OCCASIONS No all the import ant dates in our school year are marked in red on the calendar. Nevertheless, they are breathlessly anticipated by the whole student body. One of the most eagerly awaited events of the year is the Radio Revue, which by popular demand must be presented for two nights. It is the only informal show that the Music Department produces. As usual the Choristers and Swing Band had a prominent place in the singing and playing of the popular songs of today and yesterday. This year the revue had a military note, with the back-drop a scene in a typical tent city. Mitchell Karro wrote an original army skit which dealt with the new recruits and the problems they present to the otherwise peaceful life of a top sergeant. A pantomime of Uncle Tom’s Cabin was ably enacted by Mitchell Karro, Billy Clerke, and Nancy Donlevy. The arrange- ment of 'T Said No” by Pat Fergcson and Elaine Conlin was warmly received. We were taken back to the Gay ’90s by the typical songs, dances and costumes of that period. With Clifton Clerke’s admirable rendition of Are There Any More At Home Like You?” (meaning Elaine Conlin). A hussy-like Lorraine Starrett had to enter the picture and have Elaine feel the dreadful pangs of The Curse of an Aching Heart.” Many other specialties and solos added to the evening’s entertainment and sent every- one home in a happy frame of mind. This year Mineola High School looked forward to being host to the many sur- rounding schools for the annual Music Fes- tival. The festival was held on Saturday, April 18, from early in the morning until late in the evening. About 2,500 enthusiastic music-lovers took part in the day’s pro- ceedings. On this great occasion each school was represented in this competition by either its band, orchestra, chorus, or some 68 soloists. Many schools participated in more than one of these events. One contest not to be forgotten is that in which the Queens of the Batons,” com- monly known as twirlers, were entered. The competition was to decide through ratings who was to participate in the state-wide contest. Another event which aroused great in- terest was the Spanish Fiesta, which was presented by the Spanish departments of Hicksville, Mepham, Hempstead, Sewanhaka and Mineola High Schools and Adelphi Col- lege, in collaboration with the American Legion Auxiliary. Each high school had its own spot in the program and recreated the atmosphere south of the Rio Grande by songs, dances, and skits. Mincola’s offering was an authentic, but slightly hectic version, of the rhumba. Mod- Two Latins from Manhattan. 'I ern notes were introduced into this tradi tional dance in the form of chewing guJ and chanting what suspiciously� souiyft like 1-2-3-4, Go back, Max.i’ 1AI Y j The audience was furjhd jdduatedJ iy i very inspirinlI 1( ))ufGa (f leighbo Policy U wr. CLjiter L.J anjJft Jtf Hor Acknowledgments To Miss Beat rice Hubbard who by constant drilling of the gang spurred us on to the pinnacle of financial success once again. To Miss Ruth Smith who really kept us moving on the track to com- pletion. To Mr. Edward A. Reisman of Country Life Press for always being on hand to offer the much needed advice and assistance. To Jean Sardou Studio of the Franklin Shops for their excellent photo- graphic work and also for their patience during the taking of individual and group pictures. To the Administration and the Students of Mineola High School for their loyal support and financial cooperation. and last but not least Great appreciation to our faithful sponsors and advertisers. 7° Compliments of Arbeitel’s Department Store H. Reiss Costello’s Barber Shop M. Seidman Dewey’s Service Station Dr. I. L. Seifer Ernie’s Stationery Store D. A. Sperl Hillside Heights Service Station Thomas Clothing Store Irving’s Department Store Earl Van Horn Karlsen’s Watson Hairdresser Latham Brothers Lumber Company Whalley’s Hardware Store Merenda’s Hardware Mr. Mrs. John A. Wigle Mineola Glass Mirror Works, Inc. Williston Tailor Furrier Nicolello Restaurant Jack Winters Joe Pitegoflf H. N. Witty, Funeral Director Gang Boosters Walter Abel Dick Hughes Impy Paes Shirley Albee Joe Hughes George Pappas j Greta Anderson Dorothy Hutchings Pudgy and Bill Payne Shorty” Barends Teddy Irwin Edith Pechette Bill Barton Joey Jamsey Grace Petkus Gunboat Bernhardt Lucky Pierre Jones Puffy” Beryl” Dorothy Junge Jean Quick Stella Bonacina Robert Koelble Joan Quicker Jack Cameron Ruth Korell Elaine Rhodes Ida Castagna Ann (Annie) Kuntz Joe Roberti Shirley Cohen Kay Lahm Corlyn Rogers Rosemary Commerton Chuck Lamar Ruth Rose John Crofts Julie Lauber Rocky Ryerson Lddie Davidson Marie Leaner Ed Savage John Davidson Grace Liebst Nick Drahos” Schroeder Rene Dias Ruth MacCartney Big Scuppy Natalie Donahue Catherine Ann Mackey Little Scuppy Jeanne Dundon Charlie Mandy Regina Sczepkowski Eddie Englander Marilyn Marsans Agnes Segrist Dot Ford Amelia (Molly) Masucci Sylvia Seifer Joe Fox E. Betty McMillan Marian (Sherry) Sherwood Grace Fraas Eleanor Merritt Gloria Siry Napoleon” Freitas Gladys Meyer Charles Slcter Jean Gent Lillian Moreau Jean Smith Jean Gillespie Betty Morrison Betty Snyder Ruth L. Gleason Jean Murphy Bill Spearing Marilyn Gottfried Gerry Musante Audrey Tengstrom Jerry Gray Louise Narell Ann Tintle Ginny Guildi Frances Naro Mick Whitclaw Kay Henry Ernest Neimeyer Betty Willett George Hoffmeier Albener (Cobina) O’Kula June Williams Dot Howard Marion Ottevanger Tom Winters 7 Congratulations W E REJOICE with you in your having successfully passed another mile-stone on your EDUCATIONAL TOUR, and are thankful to the Almighty God for the privileges we in this good U. S. A. can enjoy. With sympathetic eyes we must gaze at, and in astonish- ment see what most of the rest of the world is destined to endure. We must all be encouraged to be better citizens and make up our minds that we have a definite job to do in making this world a better place to live in. Whether by means of College, Business or Vocational Schools or the business world itself, you will be continually adding to your treasure of education. Tremendous opportunities are before you to make your school very proud of you; the greater your success the greater your reward to that institution. If you have not already decided on your life’s Motto,” may we suggest A THING WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING WELL.” Best Wishes, SCHENCK TRANSPORTATION CO., INC. Compliments and Best Wishes of THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MR. WILLIAM T. HICKS. President DR. FRANK E. BARNES MR. SIMON E. HUNT MR. CHESTER R. PAINTER MR. HARRY A. SCHMIDT 74 •inner i Secretaria I Schools Garden City 9778 Huntington 656 Glen Cove 44)2 Phone Hempstead 1737 Garden City 331a NASSAU GANDY COMPANY REINKE’S FLORIST WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY 195 Front Street Hempstead, N. Y. Cor. 2nd St. and 3rd Ave. Mineola, L. I. HOFF’S COUNTY DINER TAVERN Third St. and Mineola Blvd. Mineola, New York DINING and DANCING L. G. BALFOUR COMPANY 535 Fifth Avenue New York City MEYER AUTO CORP. Oldsmobile Sales — Service Jeweler to the Senior and Junior Classes of Mineola High School 146 West Sunrise Highway Freeport, New York Tel. Freeport 1440-1 ROLAND S DAIRY Electro Pure Milk Albertson Long Island Phone: Garden City 3378 Phone Garden City 1319 Compliments of KNOTT’S PHARMACY SCHWARTZ’S 5 10 Your Personal Druggist— Jericho Turnpike Main and Second Street Mineola Mineola. L. I. CHILDS-KRAMER LONG ISLAND REAL ESTATE 222 Front St. Mineola, L. I. Opposite station Garden City 3075—3076 Compliments of Phone Westbury 284 Open All Year JERRY MADDOX THE BEE HIVE Manager of HONEY - CIDER THOMAS ROULSTON STORE Mrs. H. Jens, Prop. 139 Mineola Boulevard South Side of Jericho Turnpike, % of a Mile East of Grand Central Parkway Phone G. C. 1337 Orders Delivered Free Westbury, L. I. 7« Compliments of Compliments of DR. G. E. SMITH A FRIEND DENTIST I Compliments of Tel. Garden City 1985 JACOB DORFMAN, M.D. DR. J. BRODERICK COHEN Dentist 189 Mineola Boulevard Mincola, N. Y. Compliments of Phone Garden City 4048 A. H. REISS JAMES H. SILLIMAN Optometrist CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT OFFICE hours: daily 9 A M. TO 9 D M. 146 Mineola Blvd. WF.DNF.SI1AY 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. AND BY APPOINTMENT MinCola, L. 1. Compliments of Compliments of DR. ERIC POULSEN DR. LEWIS L. GREENE DENTIST 77 Compliments of FORDHAM PHARMACY Willis Fordham Avenues Williston Park, N. Y. Phone Garden City 3834 Cjitlert A J3eauty Salon Hair Stylist Superfluous Hair Removed Permanently by Electrolysis SO Hillside Avenue Williston Park, N. Y. Compliments of G. C. 5887 HENRY HILDERBRANT Home Made Ice Cream Candy Luncheonette 84 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, L. I. Notary Public Established 1926 Our Prices Are Always the Lowest EAST WILLISTON DRUG STORE ETHICAL LABORATORY PHARMACY DEPOT Experienced Graduate Pharmacist on Duty Day and Night Phone Garden City 2020 65 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, L. I. Personal Loans FHA Modernization Loans Automobile Loans W rite—Phone—Call The Williston National Bank of Williston Park, N. Y. Phones: G. C. 6000—6001 MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. Phone Garden City 2360 BILL’S MEAT MARKET PRIME MEATS William J. Ramp 619-A Willis Ave. Williston Park Two deliveries daily RUDY’S DELICATESSEN For Quality and Service Call Garden City 4134 58 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, Long Island Anthony J. Bedell Albert D. Webb, Mgr. THE WILLISTON FUNERAL HOME 49 Hillside Avenue Williston Park, New York Garden City 4484 BEDELL WEBB 738 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, N. Y. Telephone Great Neck 687 No Charge for the Use of Chapels 78 Dieges Clust 17 John Street New York, N. Y. Manufacturing specialty jewelers Class rings and pins Medals, cups, plaques and trophies Athletic Awards © Official jewelers to the Class 1942 Mineola High School ANNE’S CONFECTIONERY STORE Greeting Cards—Toys—Stationery—Gifts Candy—Fountain—Cigars 149 Mineola Boulevard corner Harrison Avenue TURNPIKE DINER Tel G. C. 5994-5 Harry Gerber, Prop. Compliments of 220' 2 Jericho Tpke. Mineola, L. I. A FRIEND Garden City 5009 NASSAU COUNTY TRUST COMPANY Phones Garden City 1680—1681 The Trust Company at the County THE BIRDSALL COAL CO. Seat Members of Federal Reserve System and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. — General Trust and Banking Business Coal Mason Material Fuel Oil Safe Deposit Boxes — MINEOLA, L. I., N. Y. Willis Avenue and Second Street Parking Space for Patrons Mineola, N. Y. So Compliments of PUCKER’S BAKERY 109 Main Street, Mineola BAKERS of QUALITY YAWNER TAILORING FURRIER CO., INC. 216 Front Street Mineola, N. Y. Season Specials All Remodeling and Repairing Neatly Done by Skilled Tailors PARTNERS for VICTORY X X X X GAS and ELECTRICITY Contribute Greatly To LONG ISLAND’S WAR EFFORT; Both in its WAR INDUSTRIES and its MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. WE ARE PROUD OF THE PART WE ARE ABLE TO PLAY TO ACHIEVE ULTIMATE VICTORY LONG ISLAND LIGHTING GOMPANY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINEOLA Main and Front Streets Checkmastcr Accounts Personal Loans MEMBER F. D. I. C. complete INSURANCE service” see HARRY F. PLEINES 462 Sagamore Ave. East Williston, N. Y. Phones: Garden City 3810-5279 M 8 I Compliments of VERBEEGK’S JEWELRY STORE Compliments of A A FRIEND Compliments of Compliments of AL’S BARBER SHOP 204 Front Street Mineola, New York G.C. 1926 opp. R.R. Station Telephone Garden City 9498 EMIL BURKLIN Graduation Bouquets and Corsages 80 Second Street Garden City Park New York 82 HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY SALON MINEOLA PHARMACY Home of Modern Beauty Culture” S. Decker, Ph.G. 189 Second St., Mineola. L. I. Paul Schubert, Proprietor Jericho Turnpike and Wellington Road Mineola, L. I., N. Y. Telephone: Garden City 4946 Telephones: Garden City 3595—3396 The SPECIFY Central National Bank PRINTING MINEOLA, L. I. BY cor. Jericho Tpke. Mineola Blvd. Tel. Garden City 8700 JONES Checking Accounts Interest Accounts Merchandise of Proved Quality Special Checking Dept. Safe Deposit Boxes Special Interest Accounts Mortgage Loan Dept. Complete Loan Service Personal WILLIAM A. JONES Automobile F. H. A. Loans 24 Westbury Ave. Mineola, N. Y. MEMBER F. D. I. C. Tel. Garden City 9485-W Tel. Garden City 13 Phone Garden City 2674 TRICKER’S MOVING VANS and C. DI RUBBA STORAGE SERVICE FIRST CLASS TAILOR PACKING - CRATING - SHIPPING Suits Made To Order Fred J. Tricker 248 Jericho Turnpike Dry Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing Dyeing Prop. Mineola. N. Y. 214 Jericho Turnpike Mineola. L. I.. N. Y. Garden City 1091 MEYER’S MINEOLA BAKERY Fine Bread, Rolls and Pastry 131 Minenla Klvd. Mineola. N. Y. MINEOLA THEATRE Mineola Boulevard Continuous Performances 1 to 11 P.M. Daily Compliments of “Uniforms by Ostwald” Inc. Petroleum Heat and Power Company, Inc. 18 East 16th Street New York equipped the Petro Oil Burners Mineola High School Band Petro Fuel Oil with their new uniforms Long Island Branch Office 240 Mineola Boulevard Mineola House Furnishings Electrical Goods Garden City 3539-J Stop In And Say Hello! GEORGE G. ASHBY HARDWARE GO. BERT’S B. P. S. Paints MEN and BOYS’ SHOP Hardware Sporting Goods Sportswear - Interwoven Hose Cor. Main Second Streets Cor. Jericho Turnpike and Willis Avenue Mineola, N. Y. Mineola Phone: Garden City 1312 Bert Jacobs, Prop. 84 Compliments of C. Malcolm Dowsey 5urd Garden City 5893 EDWARD J. ROMAN SAN SU SAN 169 Mineola Boulevard DINE AND DANCE Mineola. Long Island Jericho Turnpike Garden City 4215 Mineola. N. Y. Telephone Garden City 4690 HARRY KATZ VOSS CONFECTIONERY FLOOR COVERINGS Window Shades Venetian Blinds 147 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, N. Y. Chambers Gas Ranges 167 Mineola Boulevard The Home of Home Made Candies and Ice Cream” Mineola. N. Y. Phone Garden City 1458 «5 Compliments of FINKEN’S DELICATESSEN Karl Finken, Proprietor Compliments of L. S. CANDY COMPANY PALMGREEN’S The Home of Home Made Ice Cream 190-A Second Street Mineola, N. Y. I - •CREAMl LOUIS ANZIANO Inc. A Plumber When You Need One! 544 Franklin Avenue Garden City, N. Y. Garden City 207-208-209 86 THE FRANK E. BROWN AGENCY 43 Mineola Blvd. Mineola, New York Garden City 8649 Tel. Garden City 50J9 Tom Peluso, Prop. Foreign and Domestic New and Rebuilt TOM’S BEAUTY SALON Permanent Waving Our Specialty 3 ITEMS FOR $1.00 196 Second Street Mineola, N. Y. MINEOLA BICYCLE SERVICE Bicycles Rented—By Hour or Day 212 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, N. Y. SPECIALIZED REPAIRING Tel. Garden City 5253 L. BASKIN JEWELER 146 Jericho Turnpike Mineola, L. I., N. Y. JAFFE’S PHARMACY THE BETTER DRUG STORE' Blvd. cor. First Street Mineola Garden City 4770 Telephone Garden City 8100 EARL A. GILLESPIE, INC. LUMBER MILLWORK 12th Street Franklin Ave. Garden City, N. Y. 87 '17% Wl M ! tu ib - ' (MJy A 88 Wo extend our best wishes to the (lass t 1 42 11 has boon .1 pleasure to take vour photographs and we'll remember you, C lass of ’42 Jean Sardou Photograph Studio— lor hiner Photographs'' Franklin Shops Inc. Vi. irvv: rszr ££9« 3SM S . SSSS SSSBSt ---'hsZOi;