Mineola High School - Signet Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

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CLASSES JANUARY CLASS, 1943 mE's over for another touchdown H — The Question Mark's gone to bed — Another School Play — 1942 Radio Revue — Mineola champs win another debate — The June Prom—the school's greatest —and finally, The Signet, ours! The above? Just a short summary of the stupendous activities of the one and only class of January 1943. Never be- fore and never again, has a class guite like this one invaded the halls of dear old M. H. S. (Whether for better or worse, we do not dare say!) Before school opened in January, 1939, many an anxious freshman lay awake part of the night unable to sleep because of what to him was a ter- rifically exciting day ahead. Morning finally arrived, and this day they were up bright and early. They scrubbed hard, dressed their best, and tried to look mature. We see them next bewildered and worried searching for their rooms and expressing opinions about their new teachers, one saying, Oh, I hear she's terrible, another, No, she ain't, she's just a low marker. Of course they knew all about the teachers without even having spent a moment in their presence! They soon got into the swing of it all, became less critical, and began to enjoy extra-curricular activities which M. H. S. has to offer. The upperclassmen, however, eyed these ninety freshmen with despair. It certainly didn't look as if these green- horns would ever successfully follow in the eminent footsteps of their elders. And yet, in October, 1940, this class The Big Three was the first in the history of Mineola High to organize in their sophomore year. Under the capable direction of Mrs. Connors, their advisor, they held a movie benefit and several afternoon dances all in quick succession. None of the affairs given by this amazing class failed to be successful. Then came that wonderful senior year, when officers were chosen. The victors were James Gilroy, president; Joan Berbrich, vice- president; and Elwyn Walshe, secre- tary-treasurer. In June, they launched the last formal prom for the duration. January, 1943, found this class deep in the throes of Class Night and Com- mencement. Their class night was unanimously conceded to be the most rollicking ever, and Commencement proved to be every bit as breath-taking and awe-inspiring as the seniors had dreamed it would. Their careers are still vague and uncertain, but if these graduates are half as ambitious and successful in later life as they were as students, their names will be written permanently in the annals of the world, just as the place they made in Mineola High is eternally and irrevocably theirs. 13

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JEAN ADAMSON distinguished herself by aiding the school in very practical ways. As a member of the Candy Committee, Library Council and Service Corps, she proved herself a valuable student. As if this weren't enough. Jean contributed her efforts to the Signet as a member of the business staif. ELIZABETH ALLEN, an active member of the G.A.A., participated in many sports. She played on the girls' hockey, basketball, baseball, badminton and ping-pong teams. For three years. Betty was on the Question Mark staff, serving as a reporter. She also served the school on Hall Patrol and in Forensic. ESTHER ALM centered her extra-curricular interests in the sports department. She played on many teams includ- ing volleyball, basketball and badminton, but excelled in hockey, being chosen for the honor team for two years. In her senior year Es was rewarded by election to the office of secretary of G.A.A. ANNA BENSON, who preferred to be called Ann. at- tended the Union Hill High School in New Jersey for two years. She was a member of the cheerleading squad there. In her junior and senior years at Mineola. Ann's main interest was sports. Hockey, basketball and baseball were her favorite games. JOAN BERBR1CH well deserved the many honors that were heaped upon her. She was editor of the Question Mark, assistant editor of the Signet and a member of the GJLA. Many people would be satisfied to stop there, but not Joan. She went right on to become valedictorian and vice-president of her class. MIRIAM BRESUN surprised us all by going to summer school, and finishing six months before the rest of us. It was not a pleasant surprise for those of us who recalled Mim s everlasting good-nature and friendly smile — plus the vitality of c swell athlete. These qualities are sure to bring her success. VINCENT BREWI was a rather retiring type, but he was well liked by the fellows. While in school he sang with the Glee Club for three years and the Chorister? for one year. However, outside of school he was quite an athlete, having played for several years on the Bull- dogs. a local baseball team. MARION CALDWELL spent her after-school hours prin- cipally in girls' athletics. All sports attracted her. She played hockey, basketball, baseball, badminton, ping- pong and volleyball. Marion took part in each of the annual gym exhibitions, and during her junior and senior years belonged to the GAA. SALVATORE CARULLO accelerated his course and caught up with the doss of January '43. Once in this group, he assumed the role of one of its leading humorists. His wit was much appreciated by his classmates. Ap- parently some great attraction drew Salvatore to the third floor, for he was frequently seen there. HARRY CHANDLER was c mechanically-minded student. Anything to do with airplanes, trains and automobiles was of such great interest to him. that he would like to pursue engineering as a career. Harry spent two years in the Glee Club and two in Choristers of which he was librarian. DOROTHY CHBYSTMOS was a very busy girl. She was doing something, somewhere all the time. Dot was secre- tary of the ]r. Red Cross and a member of the Service Corps, the Signet business staff, the Girl Reserves and the Guidance Club. In addition Dot has been active in sports and a member of the GAA. WILLIAM CLERKE was not a quiet boy by any means. If you heard some boys laughing, you could undoubtedly find Bill in the center of the crowd cracking another joke and causing all the commotion. Bill was in the high school band for four years. He aiso acted as secretary of Boys' HI-Y for several years. 14