Monticello High School - Monti Yearbook (Monticello, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1954 volume:

Dedication Oh, East is East, and West is West And never the twain shall meet. Till Earth and Sky stand presently At God's great Judgement seat; But there is neither East nor West Border, nor Breed, nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to Face, though they come from the Ends of the Earth! - Kipling- N this shaky world of ours there are those who say that there will never be a pan- acea for this chaotic situation of constant war and greed. All mankind must realize, however, that peace will not come to man, until man can come to peace; through under- standing of customs, racial traits, and innate ambitions, the human being will be able to reach agreements and solve problems with- out destruction of life. Therefore, we the class of 1954, dedi- cate this book to the furthering of brother- hood through education because we believe that only by means of knowledge and enlight- enment can man reach eternal peace. Our education within the portals of Monticello High School has taught us to live with and understand people of all races, colors and religions. As we, the seniors of '54, prepare to step out into the world we hope that our ef- forts will make it a better place to live in. We know that through the knowledge we have gained and shall gain in the future we will help man to attain the everlasting goal of freedom of spirit, the dignity of man and permanent peace in our hearts for our life- time and lifetimes to come. The Monti Foreword E the class of '54 have chosen the theme religious understanding through education for our yearbook for two reasons: 1. We feel that prejudice is founded on ignorance and that the greatest dispeller of ignorance is education. 2. We feel that faith in God should be a cohesive force that promotes peace, not something which fosters animosity. If a senior were asked to what religious faith a classmate of his belonged, his immed- iate response would probably be What dif- ference does it make? In this simple an- swer lies the basis of our school life, the life which has contributed so much towards preparing us for our duties and responsibil- ities as the next leaders and defenders of this nation. Slowly the principles of fairness, under- standing, and loyalty have been instilled in us. There was always a word from our teachers before class elections such as Re- member, when you vote, vote for the best leader and the most qualified person, and the strengthening reminder from the clergy, who talked to us so often in assembly, that brotherhood was the key to peace which helped to keep us on the right path. Through the experience of presenting class affairs and decorating for proms, we came to respect the old adage United we stand; divided we fall. We quickly realized that the shortest route to success was via cooperation and appreciation of the other person’s feelings. At the basketball games the boy who made the most baskets was our hero, regardless of his color or creed. When the lives of great men such as Pasteur, Einstein and Lincoln were revealed to us in our studies, we didn't learn what house of worship they attended, but what they contrib- uted to the betterment of mankind. The schools are constantly striving to teach their pupils to live harmoniously and it is our sincere hope that in the near future all peoples will find it natural to rise to- gether and say a prayer similar to the one we recite each morning before classes: Almighty God, we acknowledge our de- pendence upon thee and we beg thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our country. 5 Table of Contents Page Foreword................................ 5 Alma Mater............................. 10 Administration......................... 11 Student Government..................... 17 Seniors................................ 23 Underclassmen.......................... 53 Activities............................. 65 Athletics.............................. 99 Hi-Notes...............................113 Advertisements.........................117 7 The Monti FIRST ROW - J. Sherman, J. Knott. F. Dunn, Mr. Can, Mr. Levy, R. Hombeck, B. Resnick, R. Spector, B. Maxwell. SECOND ROW - B. Green, J. Elchyshen, A. Novack, M. Ziporkin, G. Williams, S. Rosenbaum, S. Cobert. S. Rudd. THIRD ROW - M. Schongut, L. Bokor, E. Wilkin� , S. Spector, M. Ca� e. R. Goldstein, L. Kinch, P. Sheppard. FOURTH ROW - M. Greenfield, B. Levinson, B. Finkelstein, M. Rosenblum. Co-Editors............Rhea Hornbeck, Fran Dunn Business Manager...............Bernard Resnick Advisors....................Mr. Levy, Mr. Carr BUSINESS STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF TYPING STAFF Lawrence Bokor Sarah Rudd Rita Spector Ardiss Vanlnwegen Morlene Case Stephanie Cobert Rita Goldstein Melvin Greenfield Lael Kinch Joan Knott Burton Levinson Arlene Novack Peter Sheppard Judith Sherman Susan Spector Eleanor Wilkins Grace Williams ADVISORS Mr. George Carr, Mr. Herbert Levy 8 Barbara Green-Editor Sherry Rosenbaum Barbara Maxwell Myra Ziporkin ART EDITOR Emanuel Schongut PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Janet Elchyshen Bernard Finkelstein FRANCES E. DUNN Co-Editor MMMM Alma Mater |H n j : 5bk v ; y . , v..v' .v y ■ •.'■ ]|,v'v''.V NKj, ' ' V .. ;C?'' -- ►:''i?'-.' % '-yf t °vV VIv . ■■,.' ■'•• v • -V' -:. :• V , ■ ■ram ii • IJifo is Montie High, we love your colors Of the blue and white; And to keep your place of honor, We will always fight. Lift your colors, fling them outward, Show that we are true. Montie High will never falter; We’ll be true to you. High school days are swiftly flying, Swiftly flying by. Let us not forget in passing Monticello High. Lift your colors, fling them outward, Show that we are true. Montie High will never falter; We’ll be true to you. A D M I N I S T R A T I 'Tis education forms the common mind: Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined. -Pope- Principal's Message TO THE CLASS OF 1954: Small in numbers, yes, one of the smallest classes in twenty years. But the boy David was small when he killed the mighty Goliath. Great things are often accomplished by small groups of people--the Pilgrims in Massachusetts, the valiant men at Valley Forge, a handful of scien- tists studying the atom. Do not feel that great accomplishments are denied you because you are few; as individuals you are just as important in a small group as among many. Forty-four of you were together in seventh grade. Of that seventh grade in September 1948, twenty-three have transferred to other schools, six have fallen behind in our own school, and thirteen have terminated their formal education. As freshman you were joined by sixteen more of the present class. So sixty of you have gone through grades 9-12 together. I know you have enjoyed those four years together and you will never forget them for here you have made life-long friends and developed your character for years to come. What have you learned during high school years? Some English, some history, some math, some music, some art? Yes, but if that is all, you have wasted your opportunity. Have you learned how to live with your fellow man, to admire his points of strength, to tolerate his weaknesses, to respect his personality even though you do not want him as a friend? Have you learned to face a moral problem and stand by your convictions even though others jeer? Have you learned to accept your honors and successes with humility, your sorrows and defeats with courage? Have you learned to walk alone or with a friend and let the glories of autumn foliage or the brilliance of a starry night or the almost audible growth of little plants and animals in the spring time heal the wounds of mind and spirits? Have you learned companionship with your God? If you have learned these and other similar things, then your time has been well spent. Someone has said that knowledge is power. True, and let it be your aim to acquire all the knowledge which will be of advantage to you. But, beware of the manner in which you use the power. Will you use your power to create or destroy, to beautify or to desecrate, to raise the fallen or to kick the man who is down? These are some of the issues of life. If as members of the Class of 1954 you would be truly great, think of these things. Sincerely your principal. KENNETH L. RUTHERFORD 11 BENJAMIN D'ARI Board of EDGAR LAYTON MAURICE BLOCK President KENNETH L. RUTHERFORD Superintendent of Schools ETHEL AVERY Clerk DONALD GIPSON Education Faculty LESTER COFRAN Educational Co-ordinator B. S. Buffalo State Teachers' College M. A. Columbia University DUDLEY W. THOMPSON Citizenship Education B. A. St. Lawrence University M. A. Teachers' College, Columbia University ANNETTE F. OSBORN Citizenship Education Bachelor of Pedagogy Syracuse University ELLIS A. HAGSTROM. Social Studies A. B. Colgate University A. M. T. Harvard University BERNARD JACOBS Citizenship Education B. S. New York University M. A. New York University ROBERT J. KAISER Mathematics A. B. New York State College for Teachers, Albany M. A. New York State College for Teachers, Albany MARGARET C. GALLIGAN Mathematics New Paltz State Teachers' College New York University HAROLD F. HOOSE Mathematics A. B. Union College M. A. Columbia University HERBERT LEVY Commerical B. S. Long Island University M. A. New York University HELEN C. McINTOSH Commercial B. S. Syracuse University 13 SYLVIA MILLER Seventh Grade B. S. University of Arkansas JOSEPH LIEBERMAN Eighth Grade B. A. University of New Mexico M. A. Columbia University Teachers' College KENNETH H. SOMERVILLE Physical Education B. S. Springfield College M. Ed. Springfield College MARJORIE KINSMAN Physical Education B. S. Cortland State Teachers' College M. S. Cortland State Teachers' College MINARD BRANNING Physical Education Driver Education B. S. Cortland State Teachers' College ELEANOR DELANEY Secretary Heffly Business School, Brooklyn DOROTHY A. PORTER Secretary Monticello High School 14 NAOMI DEWEY Dental Hygienist R. D. H. Eastman Dental Dispensary, Rochester CORNELIA CASE Nurse R. N. Deer Park Hospital, Port Jervis JOAN RYBAK Home Economics Roberts Wesleyan College B. S. Cornell College MILTON K. BERLYE Industrial Arts B. S. Oswego State Teachers' College M. A. New York University VIRGINIA V. KUBLAK Art B. F. A. Syracuse University Boston University Willimantic State Teachers' College ELIZABETH H. BEAM Librarian A. B. University of Rochester CHARLES A. GLASIER Guidance A. B. Syracuse University M. A. Syracuse University 15 RUSSELL L. ERWIN English A. B. Dartmouth College M. Ed. University of Vermont IRWIN BLUMENTHAL English B. S. City College of New York M. A. Columbia University STEWART I. GAY Latin and English A. B. New York State College for Teachers, Albany M. A. Cornell University Ph. D. New York University ANNETTE F. OSBORN Modern Languages Bachelor of Pedagogy Syracuse University GEORGE H. CARR English B. A. Columbia University M. A. Columbia University ISABELLE E. OSBORNE English B. S. New York State College for Teachers, Albany M. S. New York State College for Teachers, Albany V. BURTON BREMENSTUHL Science E. E. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute M. A. New York University CHARLOTTE M. TURNER Science Oswego State Normal School B. S. Ed. New York State College for Teachers, Albany M. S. Ed. Syracuse University EUGENE WEINSTEIN Science B. A. Syracuse University M. S. Syracuse University ARNOLD HUGHS Instrumental Music B. S. in Music Education Fredonia State Teachers' College S. TALBERT THAYER B. S. Potsdam State Teachers' College CAFETERIA STAFF FIRST ROW - Mr . Cohan, Mr . McCaffery, Mr . Sniffen. SECOND ROW - Mr . William . Mi Norri . Mr . Clark, Mr . Rough, Mr . DeCrlstofalo. 16 s T U D E N T G O V E R N M E N T What government is the best? That which teaches us to govern ourselve Student Council FIRST ROW - B. Schrlebman, E. Slatkin. A. Cooper. Mr. Glarier. Mr . Orbome. P. Sheppard. A. Novack, H. Feder man, C. Glick. SECOND ROW - C. Hemmer. C. Armrtead, E. Mac Mur do. J. Verdi. P. Manowitz. C. Feuer. THIRD ROW - R. Goldstein, F. Scaramuzzo. M. Schwarz. D. Manowitz. F. Dunn. Student Council is the law-making body of M.H.S. «J Its members meet every Friday noon for the purpose of discussing the promotion of general welfare among the student body by establishing new and interesting activities and better laws. At these meetings the General Organization president presides, the Senior class vice-president is secretary and every homeroom is represented by one student. The Stu- dent Council works together with the student body with one ideal in mind; to enrich the life of each student through better school government. President. . . . Vice-President Secretary. . . . Treasurer . . . Advisors .... . Allen Cooper Peter Sheppard .Arlene Novack . Estelle Slatkin Mrs. I. Osborne Mr. Glasier 17 FIRST ROW - C. Armstead, P. Sheppard, A. Cooper, E. Slatkin, H. Federman. SECOND ROW - Mr. Hoosc, F. Scaramuzzo, B. Levinson, M. Schwarz. Estelle Slatkin Secretary (IT is the duty of the Student Court to try all offenders of C J Student Council laws. The court, consisting of the class presidents, G. O. P., captain and advisor of the Moni- tor Squad, is in session once a week during Monday activity period. All students brought before the court are allowed to plead their cases and then are sentenced accordingly. President. . . . Vice - President. Secretary. . . . Advisor.......... . . Allen Cooper Peter Sheppard . Estelle Slatkin , . . Mr. Hoose 18 Monitor Squad S HE Monitor Squad of M.H.S. acts as the law en- forcement body in conjunction with the Student Court. Monitors are posted in the halls between classes, during noon hours and activity periods to keep order. This efficient organization is governed by a captain and three floor captains each of whom supervises one floor. Members (juniors and seniors only) report violations of school laws to the Student Court, which punishes the offenders if they are found guilty. This program helps to maintain order in the halls, and to insure a more pleasant environment. Captain....................Burt Levinson Floor Captains................Lael Kinch Jacqueline Formwald Manny Schongut Advisor........................Mr. Hoose FIRST ROW - M. Wells. F. Lukacaer, L. Kinch. B. Levinson, Mr. Hoose. J. Formwald. M. Schongut. J. Sherman. E. Slatkin. SECOND ROW S. Smalls, F. O’Gorman. P. Formwald. S. Whitaker. A. Novack. E. Geiler. P. Edwards. A. Keifrider. S. Spector. B. Green. M. McCormick. L. Fulton. G. Williams. J. Elchyshen. THIRD ROW M. Case, B. Kelly. I. Liss, R. Goldstein. FOURTH ROW - D. Schachnovsky B. Resnick. R. Mastropiero, C. Wells, B. Finkelstein, H. Glick, L. Yeomans, M. Diamond. A. Krier. 19 FIRST ROW - E. Block, P. Sheppard, Mr. Hagstrom, A. Schneider, J. Novie. SECOND ROW - M. Machson, T. Coney, R. Katz man, A. Paul. THIRD ROW - M. Goldblatt, I. Meyer, M. Lipman. FOURTH ROW - D. Armstrong, W. Rosenberg. D. Sommers. FIFTH ROW - R. Stratton. P. Heins. R. Fritshie. 71DVISED by a member of Student Council and a faculty advisor, this group en- tirely composed of seventh grade boys is responsible for the appearance of Monti High's school grounds. During the winter it is, of course, difficult to pursue their jobs, but in the fall and spring of each year these boys, armed with pronged sticks and baskets, wander about the school lawns clearing away old papers and any other scraps that may be found there. Captain............................Alvin Schneider Student Council Advisor............Peter Sheppard Advisor........................................Mr. Hagstrom 20 Fire Squad FIRST ROW - M. Rosenbloom. P. Sheppard. M. Greenfield, A. Krier, Mr. Kaiser. B. Flnkelsteln, J. Crawford. B. Res- nick. L. Bokor. SECOND ROW - M. Galligan. H. Gibber. D. Manowitz. D. Lorber, M. Liebcrman. L. Baumgardi, L. Griggs. S. Spritzer. THIRD ROW - C. Wells, C. Crawford. R. Mastropiero, B. Levinson. E. Smith. V. Vance. 7 c J Sl INSTRUMENTAL in maintaining safe, orderly fire drills is the Fire Squad. The tquad members are always prepared to take action the minute the alarm sounds. They are posted at the fire extinguishers and at other strategic places in the building to insure quick and easy evacuation of students. Members must know how to handle fire extinguishers and what to do in case a fire. They must be ready and willing to act quickly in an emergency. Captain................................Arthur Krier Floor Captains...................Bernard Finkelstein John Crawford Melvin Greenfield Advisor..........................................Mr. Kaiser 21 Service Squad STUDENTS serving on the Service Squad devote one per- iod a week to their job. During this period they assist the office staff by running errands and delivering messages. By removing many minor chores from the work of the office staff, the squad has proved a major aid. Advisor........................Mr. Kenneth L. Rutherford FIRST ROW - J. Verdi, A. Paul, D. Armitiong, M. Machjon, Mr. Rutherford, P. Alpert. C. Cook, S. Dovgard, B. Schwartz. SECOND ROW - N. Clementi, P. SturgU, S. Rudd, S. Small . C. Carhart. J. Sherman, J. Schechter, R. Edward . L. Fulton, R. VanLoan, A. Graubard. THIRD ROW - L. Dearie, H. Simon, M. Ziporkin, S. Cohen, L. Sprayregan, A. Click, P. Manowitz, J. Brown. S. Perelmutter, C. Leff. FOURTH ROW - L. Mitohky, J. Gotlin, M. Caae. R. Goldttein, E. Conklin. B. FlnkeUtein, F. Dunn, A. LaPolt, M. Schaefer. 22 s E N I O R S Higher, higher will we climb Up the mount of glory, That our names may live Through time in our country's story. -Montgomery Senior Class Advisors SEATED-Dr. Stewart Gay. STANDING-Mr. Charles Glasier, Miss Virginia Kubiak, Mr. Irwin Blumenthal. 23 Senior Class Officers President ................... Peter Sheppard Vice-President...............Arlene Novack Secretary....................Manny Schongut 24 Treasurer Frances Dunn GABRIEL R. AMATUCCI Gabe Junior Varsity Baseball 1; Varsity Baseball 2, 3, Captain 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 3; Soc- cer 3,4; Dance Club 4; Lettermen's Club 2,3,4; Athletic Association 4. JOYCE BRODY MJoyce Junior Science Club 1; Racqueteers 2; Mixed Cho- rus 2; Monti Printz 3,4; Junior Varsity Cheer- leader 3; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Latin Club 2; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3,4; Debate Club 1,2,4, Librarian 3; Dance Club 4; Leaders' Club 4; Sen- ior Play 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. MORLENE C. CASE Morlene Mixed Chorus 1,2; Junior Handicrafts Club 1; Poster Club, Vice President 4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 3,4; Future Teachers of America 3, Vice-President 4; Thrift Club 3; Monti Printz 3; Photography Club 3, Secretary 4; Monti 4; Arts- men, Vice-President 2, President 3; Service Squad 4. 25 STEPHANIE A. COBERT Steph Mixed Chorus 1,2; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3, 4; Artsmen 2; Spanish Club 3; President 4; De- bate Club 3,4; Service Squad 3; Monti 4; Math Club 4; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. ALLEN COOPER Coop General Organization President 4; Junior Science Club, President 1; Lone Scouts 1,2, Senior Patrol Leader 3; Photography Club 1, Vice-President 2, Treasurer 3,4; Senior Dra- matic Club 2,4, Treasurer 3; Monti Printz, Layout Editor 2,3; Junior Honor Society 1, Sen- ior Honor Society 3,4; Racqueteers 3; Class President 1; Class Treasurer 3; Student Court 1,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4; In- tramurals 1,2,3,4. 26 CLINTON W. CRAWFORD Clint Lone Scouts 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,4; Interclass Basketball and Baseball 1,2,4; Varsity Basket- ball 3. ANTHONY DIMINO Tony Transfer from Middletown High School in 1953; Racqueteers 3; Radio Club 3,4; Senior Science Club 3,4; Projection Squad 3; Varsity Baseball 3, Captain 4. FRANCES E. DUNN Fran Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Junior High Science Club, Vice-President 1; Junior Dramatic Club, Secretary 1; Junior Honor Society, President 1; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2; Radio Club 2, Treas- urer 3, Secretary 4; Monti Printz 2, Exchange Editor 3; Spanish Club 3; Service Squad 3,4; Monti 3, Editor 4; Student Council 2,4; Class Treasurer 4; Class Secretary 2; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Monitor Squad 3; Senior Honor Society 4. 27 JUDITH W. EGBERT Judy Transfer from Milne School, Albany, New York in 1952; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 4; Radio Club 4; Intramurals 3,4; Senior Octet 4. JANET ELCHYSHEN Jan Monitor Squad 3,4; Photography Club 3,4; Monti 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. BERNARD E. FINKELSTEIN Bunny 4-H Club, President 1,2, Local Junior Leader 3, 4; Projection Squad 1, President 2,3,4; Racqu- eteers 1, Vice-President 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3, President 4; Fire Squad 2,3, Floor Captain 4; Future Teachers of America 3, 4; Key Club, Vice-President 4; Monti 4; Monitor Squad 4. JACQUELINE E. FORMWALD Jackie Leaders' Club 1, 2, 3, President 4; Future Teachers of America 3, President 4; G. S. O. 3, 4; Monitor Squad 3, Floor Captain 4; Intramur- als 1.2.3,4. JOHN W. GALLIGAN John Archery Club 1; 4-H Club 1. HAROLD GIBBER Hesh Lone Scouts 1,3,4, Assistant Patrol Leader 2; 4-H Club 1,2,3,4; Projection Squad 2,3; Track2, 4, Manager 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Racqueteers 3; Senior Science Club 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Let- termen's Club4; Archery Club 1,2; Fire Squad 4. HARVEY A. GLICK Harv Senior Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,4; Boys' Chorus 1,2; Male Octet 1,2,3; Stamp and Coin Club 1; Track 1,4; Ski Club 1,2; Radio Club 2,4, Vice-President 3; Senior Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Monitor Squad 3,4; Fire Squad 3,4; Pep Band 3, 4; Dance Club 4; Baseball Manager 3; Senior Play 4; Soccer 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Key Club 4. MELVIN R. GREENFIELD Mel Class Treasurer 2; Lettermen's Club 3, Presi- dent 4; Basketball Manager 3; Monti Printz 1,2,3, 4; Math Club 3,4; Latin Club 4; Monti 4; Fire Squad, Floor Captain 4; Senior Play 4; Intramur- als 1,3,4; Senior Honor Society 4; Key Club 4. WARREN HEYDORN Warren Track 1; Chess Club 1; Projection Squad 1,2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Key Club 4; Service Squad 4; Photography Club 3; Cross Country 2; Future Teachers of America 3; Dance Club 4; Math Club 4; Radio Club 4, Senior Science Club 3,4. 31 RHEA F. HORNBECK Rhe Junior Dramatic Club, Treasurer 1; Junior Sci- ence Club, Treasurer 1; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Junior Honor Society, Treasurer 1; Radio Club 4, President 2,3; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3; Monti Printz 2,3; Future Teachers of America, Secretary 3; Monitor Squad 3; Monti 3, Editor 4; Senior Honor Society 3, President 4; Spanish Club 3; Broadcasting Squad 3,4; Service Squad 2,3; In- tramurals 1,2,3,4; Dance Club 4. HAROLD M. HOROWITZ Hesh Boys' Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Projection Squad 1,2,3,4; Senior Band 2,3,4; Junior Band 1; Racqueteers, President 2,3; Pep Band 2,3,4; Radio Club 3, President 4; Monti Printz 3,4; Dance Club, President 4; Intramur- als 2,3,4; Math Club 4; Key Club 4; Service Squad 4; Senior Honor Society 4; Chess Club 1; Male Octet 3. NANCY J. JOHNSON Nan Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2; 4-H Club 4; French Club 4; Dance Club 4; Monti Printz 4; Service Squad 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1. 32 ANNA E. KEIFRIDER Ann Leaders' Club 4; Leaders' Corp 1,2,3; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Service Squad 2,3; Junior Science Club 1; Latin Club 2,3,4; Monti Printz 2,3,4; G. S. O. 2,3, President 4; Monitor Squad 3,4; Dance Club 4; Monti 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. BARBARA A. KELLY Barb Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Radio Club 3; Junior Science Club 1; Monitor Squad 4; G. S. O. 4; Senior Play 4; Intramurals 1,3,4. ■ i LAEL F. KINCH Lael Senior Band 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Male Octet 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 3, Vice-President 4; Senior Dramatic Club 3, 4; Monitor Squad 3, Floor Captain 4; Service Squad 3; Monti 4; Senior Play 4; Spanish Club 4; Monti Printz 4; Senior Octet 4; Pep Band 2; Dance Club 4. 33 f JOAN C. KNOTT Joanie Latin Club 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2; Senior Girls Glee Club 2,3; Service Squad 2,3; Radio Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Monti 4; Dance Club 4; Intra- murals 1,2,3,4. WILHELMINA B. KRAFT Willie Latin Club 2,3; Radio Club 4; Service Squad 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4, Librarian 2; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3,4; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Sen- ior Octet 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. ARTHUR F. KRIER, JR. Art Projection Squad 1,2,3,4; Fire Squad 1,2, Floor Captain 3, Captain 4; Monitor Squad 4; 4-H Club, Secretary 2, President 3,4. 34 ALICE KROMBERG Alice Junior Dramatic Club, Secretary 1; Senior Band 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3; Debate Club 1,3; Jun- ior Honor Society 1; Monti Printz 1,2,3; Senior Dramatic Club 2, Treasurer 3; Student Council 2; Class Treasurer 2;G. S. O. 1,2,3; Broadcast- ing Squad 3. BARBARA A. KURTHY Barb Senior Girls' Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Fu- ture Homemakers of America 3; Monti Printz 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Bankers' Club 1; Poster Club 3. LOUISE A. LASKER Lou Senior Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; De- bate Club 1,2, Librarian 3, Secretary 4; Broad- casting Squad 2,3,4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Monti Printz 4; Senior Play 4; Boys' Chorus Accompanist 2. 35 AGNES R. LEINPENSIL Aggie Spanish Club 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Future Homemakers of America 4. BURTON LEVINSON Burt SUmp and Coin Club, Treasurer 1, Vice-Presi- dent 2; Baseball Manager Z; Soccer Z; Gym Team Z; Photography Club 2, Secretary 3, Pres- ident 4; Racqueteers 2, Treasurer 3; Senior Science Club, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Senior Dramatic Club 3, President 4; Fire Squad 3,4; Monitor Squad 3, Captain 4; Radio Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Key Club 4; Student Court 4; Dance Club, Vice-President 4; Monti 4; Athletic Association, Secretary-Treasurer 4. SELENE LHEVAN Selene Future Business Leaders of America 1; Senior Girls' Glee Club 3,4; Monti Printz 3, Typing Editor 4; Debate Club 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Dance Club 4; French Club 4. 36 JEROME D. LIEBERMAN Jerry Cross Country 1, 3; Junior Dramatic Club, President 1; Senior Band 1,2,3,4; Debate Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Honor Society 1; Pep Band 2,3, 4; Monti Printz 3; Math Club 3; Senior Play 4. DORIS LITTMON Dee Future Homemakers of America 3, President 4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 4; Intramurals 4; Dance Club 4; Leaders' Club 4. ROBERT D. MASTROPIERO Bob Debate Club 1; Lone Scouts 1,2, Patrol Leader 3; Chess Club 1,2; Junior Dramatic Club 1; Track 1,2, Manager 3; Racqueteers 2,3; Sen- ior Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Radio Club 2,3,4; Soccer 2,3; Monitor Squad 3,4; Monti Printz 1, 2, Business Manager 3,4; Projection Squad 2, 3,4; Senior Science Club 3, Secretary 4; Fire Squad 3,4; Key Club, President 4; Senior Play 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Lettermen's Club 3,4; Math Club 4; Broadcasting Squad 3, Technician 4; 4-H Club 3,4. 37 BARBARA A. MAXWELL Mane Fature Homemakers of America 2; Mixed Cho- rus 2,4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Monti Printz 3,4; Service Squad 4; Intramurals 1,2,3, 4; Dance Club 4; Photography Club 4; Varsity Cheerleader 4; Monti 4. RONALD A. MC DONALD Ronnie Transfer from Booker T. Washington High School, Freeport, Louisiana in 1953; Mixed Chorus 4; Key Club, Secretary 4; Dance Club 4. LILA L. NAZAROW Lee Mixed Chorus 1,2; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,4; Monti Printz 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Dance Club 4; French Club 4. ARLENE C. NOVACK Arz Debate Club 2, Secretary 3, President 4; Latin Club 2,3, President 4; Senior Dramatic Club 2, 4, Vice-President 3; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2, 3; Racqueteers 2; Monti 4; Broadcasting Squad 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Student Council, Sec- retary 4; Senior Honor Society, Secretary 4; Class Vice-President 4; Girls' Sextet 4; Senior Play 4; Monti Printz 2,3, Exchange Editor 4; Monitor Squad 4. FLORENCE L. O'GORMAN Fluff Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Latin Club 2; Pep Band 3; Monitor Squad 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4; Debate Club 4. BERNARD RESNICK Bernie Junior Science Club 1; Track Manager 1,2; Racqu- eteers 3, Secretary 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Monti Printz 2,3; Fire Squad 3,4; Monti 3, Business Man- ager 4; French Club, President 4; Monitor Squad 4; Future Teachers of America, Treasurer 4; Ath- letic Association 3,4. 39 SHERRY N. ROSENBAUM Sherry” Mixed Chorus 1,2; Monti 4; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3,4; Monti Printz 3,4; Future Teachers of America 3,4; Broadcasting Squad 3,4; Monitor Squad 3; Intra- murals 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 4; French Club 4. LIONEL RUBIN Lon Dance Club 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. SARAH RUDD Sa Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Sen- ior Girls' Glee Club 2, Librarian 3; Future Teachers of America 3, Secretary 4; Monti Printz 3,4; Monti 4; Photography Club 3, Vice- President 4; Spanish Club 3, Secretary-Treas- urer 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Service Squad 4; Broadcasting Squad 4. 40 ISABEL SCHECHTER Izzy Senior Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,4; Junior Varsity Cheerleading 3; Var- sity Cheerleading 4; Senior Play 4; Dance Club 4. BARBARA R. SCHNEIDER Barbie Mixed Chorus 1,2; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,4; Monti Printz 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Dance Club 4; French Club 4. EMANUEL M. SCHONGUT Manny Junior High Handicrafts Club 1; Artsmen 2,3. President 4; Photography Club 2; Monti Printz 2, Art Editor 3, Headline Editor 4; Radio Club 3,4; Stamp and Coin Club, Secretary 3; Monitor Squad 3, Floor Captain 4; French Club 4; Class Secretary 4; Dance Club 4; Senior Honor Society 4; Monti, Art Editor 4. 41 PETER D. SHEPPARD Pete Junior Honor Society 1; Debate Club 1; Track 1, 2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3, Captain 4; Math Club 3; Lettermen's Club, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Class President 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Monti 4; Senior Honor Society 3, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 4; Junior Varsity Basketball 2, 3; Varsity Basketball 4; Monti Printz 2,3,4; Fire Squad 4; Ground Squad Ad- visor 4; Athletic Association, President 4. JUDITH A. SHERMAN Judy Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Junior Dramatic Club, Vice-President 1; Junior Science Club 1; Junior Honor Society, Vice-President 1; Class Vice-President 1; Student Council 1; Radio Club 2,3; Monti Printz 2,3, Feature Editor 4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3; Senior Honor Society 3, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 3, Vice-President 4; Monitor Squad 3,4; Senior Dramatic Club 3, Secretary 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Debate Club 4; Service Squad 3,4; Broadcasting Squad 4; Monti 4. SHIRLEY M. SMALLS Shirl Mixed Chorus 1; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Sen- ior Band 1,2,3,4--Majorette; Leaders' Club 1, 2,4; G.S.O. 1,2,4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3, 4; Junior Varsity Cheerleader 1, 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3, Captain 4; Monitor Squad 3,4; Monti Printz 3, Girls' Sports Editor 4; Future Teachers of America 3; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Service Squad 4; Broadcasting Squad 4; Athletic Association Vice-President 4. 42 EMMETT F. SMITH Smitty” Varsity Baseball 1,2; Cross Country 1,2,3; Jun- ior Varsity Basketball 2; Math Club 3; Key Club, Treasurer 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Dance Club 4; Radio Club 4; Fire Squad 4; Broadcasting Squad 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. JUDITH A. SMITH ••Judy Debate Club 1,2, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Junior Honor Society 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2, Librarian 3,4; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 1; Broadcasting Squad 2, 3, 4; Monitor Squad 3; Monti Printz 3, Editor 4; Monti 4; Intramurals 1.2,3,4. JOSEPHINE J. THOMPKINS Jo Future Homemakers of America 2, Treasurer 3, Secretary 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Girls' Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4. ARDISS B. VAN INWEGEN Bunny Junior Girls' Glee Club 1, Accompanist 4; Jun- ior Dramatic Club, Secretary 1; Mixed Chorus 2, Secretary 4, President 3; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3; Junior Varsity Cheerleading 2; Racqu- eteers 2, Secretary 3; Band, Librarian 3; Mon- itor Squad 3; Dance Club, Treasurer 4. FREDRICK L. WEISER Fred Cross Country 1,2; Track 1,2; Stage Club 2,3, 4; Poster Club 4; Baseball 3; Intramurals 1,2,3, 4. 44 ELEANOR M. WILKINS Ella Bee Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Senior Girls' Glee Club 3; Latin Club 3, Secretary 4; Monitor Squad 3; Broadcasting Squad 3,4; Future Teachers of America 3; French Club 4; Monti 4; Intramur- als 1,2,3,4. GRACE D. WILLIAMS Darlin Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Junior Honor Society 1; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3,4; Monitor Squad 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Senior Octet 4; Senior Play 4; Future Teachers of America 4; Monti 4; Ra- dio Club 4; Broadcasting Squad 4. MARGARET J, YORK Mag Mixed Chorus 1,2; Ski Club 1; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2; Debate Club 1; 4-H Club 3,4; Racqueteers 3; Intramurals 1, 2,3.4. 45 MYRA A. ZIPORKIN My Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Senior Girls' Glee Club 2,3,4; Future Home- makers of America 2; Monti Printz 3,4; Monti 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Dance Club 4; Spanish Club 4; French Club 4. DOROTHY A. CHAKO Dot Radio Club 2; Junior Girls' Glee Club 1; Poster Club 4; Mixed Chorus 1. LAWRENCE P. CROSS Larry Transfer from Pittsburgh High School, Pitts- burgh, California, 1954; Baseball 4. ROBERT V. CROSS Bob Transfer from Pittsburgh High School, Pitts- burgh, California, 1954; Varsity Basketball 4; Baseball 4. ARNOLD DAUCH Arnie Stage Club 2,3, President 4; Track 2. 46 Lest We Forget The way Arlene Novack initiated parties to our class beginning in kindergarten with a pony ride and picnic and finishing our won- derful 12 years with a Senior Class Banquet. Good old Mrs. Nelson-- she named Mel, Woodchuck because of his dignified habit of chewing pencils and erasers. Our monthly fruit showers and corsages that we gave Mrs. LeBagh, and the time Shirl Smalls neglected to write Mark Cohen's name on the fruit list. Mark, losing his tem- per, gave Shirl a black eye, but the rumor has it that Mark came off second best. Willy Kraft and her long blonde braids that hung down to her waist. Allen Cooper, who got off to a slow start, didn't learn to write until 5th grade. The time Manny Schongut ascended from his chair in 5th grade to give an answer and ripped his pants. Harvey Glick and Art Krier's Christmas tree in the 6th grade--a beautiful blue spruce off someone's front lawn--cost $10. Victor Cohen migrating when the birds did each fall for the South. The manyhard times we gave Miss Kenny in the 7th and 8th grades. Joyce Brody's first date in Monticello with Mel Greenfield and his mother. We all pitied John and Mike Galliganin math class when their aunt, Miss Galligan, tried to make them toe the mark. Our freshman-senior feud in 9th grade when the seniors tied Bob Mastro by the feet to a tree. He stayed there until 6th period. Miss Salvatore changing her shoes twice a day, her dark sunglasses, and the pharma- cy in her desk. Burt Levinson and Harv Glick taking their trip to the West Indies and how they tried riding a 500 lb. turtle which didn't like the looks of Harv and took it out on his wrists. The turtle died. We'll never forget the fire in biology class and how Mr. Alcabes ran out of the room. We all thought he had deserted us but he soon returned with a fire extinguisher. Barb Maxwell was the first girl to sport a diamond around, which means she's en- gaged. Alfred Geiler didn't know how to open his locker so he broke the door off and took it home. The time Fran Dunn, Rhea Hornbeck, Bernie Resnick and Allen Cooper attended the Columbia conference and got on the wrong subway--never did get to the conference. The hits Doris Littman and Jo Tompkins made in our class affairs. Isabelle Schechter walking late into 203 everyday for 3 years. Pete Sheppard, Allen Cooper, Arlene Novack, and Judy Robb attending the Citizen- ship Conference when we were juniors. The excitement when we received our class rings, and once again feuding with the seniors and breaking class tradition. Joan Knott and her heavy English accent. Grace Williams fell asleep in Latin. Dr. Gay couldn't imagine why everyone laughed all period. Our class was the first to have dancing on Senior Lane. Allen Cooper attending Boys' State at Colgate University in the summer of his jun- ior year (and becoming G. O. P.) Dr. Gay and his surprise test in English literature. Judy Sherman and Grace Williamshaving the leads in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, and how cute they looked in their 1920 dresses. The day we received the news that the school had been robbed, all the senior class and Monti money was stolen, but we still had our records for graduation. Graduation day and the sudden realization that our high school days were over and a whole new adventure was awaiting us. 47 Class TllNETEEN hundred and forty-one is a I significant year to all of us. It was the start of the bloodiest war ever known to man- kind. It was in this year of tragedy that we embarked upon our educational career within the portals of the Monticello School. Born immediately after the depression, we were one of the smallest classes to enter the school in many years. For the outside world which we knew little about, this year was the start of a struggle to maintain a democracy, but for us it was the first taste of living in one. Under the guidance of Miss Cady and Mrs. Bell, our twelve year trip down the path of learning began. We can remember loving the recesses and the parties. It was tradi- tional for the class to give a fruit shower for its teacher at least every two weeks. At last, after six years of training, Mrs. O'Neill and Mr. Lieberman prepared us for the step out of elementary school into junior high school. After completing sixth grade. Miss Kenny and Miss Turner took over the problem of introducing us to a departmental curriculum. At the end of eighth grade Mr. Glasier made appointments with us to plan the course of study that we were to follow throughout high school. In the fall of fifty-one we became fresh- men and rooms 316 and 203 became our headquarters for the following four years. In this grade many new friends from out of town grade schools joined us. Many of our old friends left to attend other high schools. Dr. Gay and Miss Salvatore took over as our homeroom advisors. In order to guide the increasing responsibility of our class, we selected Allen Cooper for our president; Judy Sherman as vice-president; Harrison Stanton, secretary; and iila Nazarow, treas- urer. In this year the final members of our class were chosen for the National Junior Honor Society. Then we, green freshmen, produced our first class affair, Freshman Star Theater. It was our first attempt at presenting a show and the night of the per- formance held real terror for us. On the completion of a successful affair, we gained confidence in ourselves and were preparing for an even greater affair the following year. At the end of the year Judy Sherman won the Feldberg Award. Pete Sheppard, Judy Robb, Frances Dunn, and Melvin Greenfield were the officers for our Sophomore year. Miss Salvatore left and 48 History Miss Qualtere took her place. Rhea Horn- beck was the recipient of the Senior Honor Society award for the most outstanding soph- omore. The title of our affair this year was Wheel of Fortune! Before we realized how time had flown we had completed the first half of our high school career. Our class broke previous tradition by holding the Junior Prom in the fall instead of the spring. The theme of our prom was Candyland. Stephanie Cobert and Bernie Finkelstein were queen and king of this gala affair. Tackling the job of preparing for two proms were our officers: Pete Sheppard, Judy Robb, Lila Nazarow, and Allen Cooper. Miss Qualtere changed her name to Mrs. Kaiser and then 315, as well as, 316 became our homeroom teacher's quarters. In March we had our first taste of honorable senior- ship when we received our class rings. Queen Elizabeth II was coronated in the spring and we chose Coronation as the theme of the Senior Prom. Finally our senior year arrived with the privilege of Senior Lane. Woe to any jun- ior who walked upon that sacred path! Mrs. Kaiser gave up teaching at the end of our junior year and the beginning of our senior year brought us a new homeroom advisor, Mr. Blumenthal. Allen Cooper was elected General Organization President. Peter Sheppard became class president for the third consecutive year. Arlene Novack was chosen vice-president; Manny Schongut, sec- retary; and Frances Dunn, treasurer. This comprised the final slate of class officers. New advisors took over our yearbook--Mr. Levy and Mr. Carr. Rhea Hornbeck and Frances Dunn took charge of the Monti and Judy Smith became editor of the school paper, The Monti Printz, which was for- merly The Apology. Under the guidance of Mr. Blumenthal, Grace Williams and Judy Sherman starred in our senior play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, with Bob Mas- tropiero and Harvey Glick. In December college applications, interviews, and tests were upon us. Then the finale and climax of our twelve long years of study was here. In three short days, baccalaureate, the banquet and prom were over; June 29, 1954 appeared and we climbed the stairs upon the stage of the Monticello High School Auditorium for the last time. We received our diplomas which marked the end of one phase of life and the beginning of a new and promising future. 49 Our Hearts were Young and Gay” IGHTS! Curtain! Action! And the o _ Seniors under the capable direction of Mr. Blumenthal were on stage for the last time in their high-school dramatic careers as they presented Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. The settings of this three-act comedy hit, based on actual experiences of the co- authors, Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, were an ocean liner and a Paris hotel room in the 1920's. The entire class spent weeks searching for clothes from the Charleston Era and the hilarious results were well worth the time and efforts spent. The plot centered around the escapades of Cornelia and Emily, two sophomores at Bryn Mawr, who decided to take a summer's trip to Europe on their own. Everything imaginable happened to the girls from Emily's pushing a stowaway overboard to Cornelia's embarassing case of bedbugs. Two young Harvard medical students and the suave Monsieur de la Croix added to the gen- eral merriment. As the curtain came down for the last time on November 16, the Seniors felt justly proud of their final dramatic success. 50 Mrs Skinner, Cornelia Otis Skinner. . . . . Grace Williams Emily Kimbrough Purser Melvin Greenfield Dick Winters . Jerome Lieberman Harriet St. John Winifred Blaugh Leo McEvoy Inspector , Robert Mastropiero Madame Elise Arlene Novack Monsieur De La Croix. . . . Burton Levinson Window Cleaner Emanuel Schongut Understudy for Cornelia and Emily. ...... Stephanie Cobert Directed by Mr. Irwin Blumenthal 51 u N D E R C L A S S M E N Youth, beauty, wisdom, courage, virtue, all That happiness and prime can happy call. -Shakespeare- The Court Junior Prom Class of 7955 Junior President...........................Estelle Slatkin Vice-President.....................David Manowitfc Secretary......................................Rita Goldstein Treasurer..........................Lawrence Bokor Advisors........................ Mr. Harold Hoose Mr. Robert Kaiser Mrs. Joan Rybak Mr. Eugene Weinstein FIRST ROW - M Ringel. M. Schwanz. D. Manowitz. Mr. Hoose. Mn. Rybak, Mr. Weinstein. Mr. Kaiser, L. Bokor. V. Vance. SECOND ROW - P. Phillips. H. Sturgis, R. Rubin, I. Zubow, L. Yeomans, L. Baumgardt. E. Gelb, H. Seargent. THIRD ROW - E. Visconti, C. Zamow. R. Trachtenberg. R. Kravitz. A. Altman. D. Schachnovsky, P. Cahalan. J. Crawford. S. Spritzer. FOURTH ROW - C. Bradley, D. Lorber, C. Wells, F. Robinson, R. Benjamin, J. Bums. M. Lieberman, E. Rubin, M. Diamond. FIFTH ROW - E. Wallace, G. Tierney. F. Davison, H. Thompson, J. Murran. 54 Class FIRST ROW - J. Gotlin. R. Kretsberg. R. Goldstein. Mr. Weinstein. Mr. Kaiser. Mrs. Rybak. Mr. Hoose. E. Slatkin. M. Hem. SECOND ROW - P. Rudd. F. Lukaczer. M. Wells. B. Wells, P. Formwald, S. Cohn. A. Diamond, F. Perelmutter. L. Burger, A. Dean. THIRD ROW - J. Gardner. S. Whitaker, M. Sheeley, P. Gardner. S. Gold. A. Marosy, B. Stanton. L. Fulton. M. Mc- Cormick. R. Filippini. FOURTH ROW - B. Cummings. E. Geiler, E. VanKeuren, P. Edwards. I. Liss. S. Spector. N. Buckles. HV E are now approaching our last year in high school. As we think back we can see the scenes of our former years rushing by like landscape seen from a train window. We have presented thus far three class affairs and we have been caught up in the gay whirl of dancing and flowing formals at our Junior Prom. We have experienced many pleasant friendships, and have over- come numerous difficulties. We realize that it will be our responsibility as seniors to guide those who are just starting out. 55 Sophomore FIRST ROW - B. Stroeble. C. Case. B. Smalls. Mrs. Osborn. Mr. Jacobs. Miss McIntosh. C. Glick. M. Clark. K. Kortleven. SECOND ROW - H. Godess, A. Smith. T. Katz man. P. Bums. C. Albrecht. A. Dunbar. P. Quinn. J. Amatucci. S. Krauser G. Wolfsoo. B. Schwartz. THIRD ROW S. Benson, E. Liessner. J. Smithem. D. Hoote, C. Reynolds, D. Fagin, P. Feldman. H. Karamechedis. E. Mac Mur do. C. Leff. C. Meddaugh. P. Lawrence. FOURTH ROW - J. Murran. J. Avery. A. Visconti. J. Lyons. R. Whispell. F. Thompson, J. Maron. A. Lagerway. M. Chicko. K. Featherstone. C. Merfeld. 77 S our sophomore year in high school draws to an end, we realize that we have made great progress in the past months. We have joined new ac- tivities and presented another class affair. We have made important decisions as to what subjects we shall major in during our last two years. We are look- ing forward with high hopes to our junior year and we realize the challenges it will present. 56 Class FIRST ROW - A. Fielding, P. O’Gorman, P. Shock, Mn. Osborn, Mr. Jacobs. Miss McIntosh, M. Schwarz. R. Rosen, R. Sturgis. SECOND ROW - H. Blumengarten, S. Sugerman, B. Cohen, F. Flother. D. Geiselman. D. Rivenburg. M. Fassey, A. Richardson. A. Cohen. S. Zucker, B. Vanlnwegen. THIRD ROW - L. Adelman, B. Helfner, J. Abramson, S. Bokor. V. Grund, S. Monroe. F. Taggert, G. Kinch. J. Sheppard. P. Rhulen. S. Cohen. FOURTH ROW - M. Rosenblum. D. Vapnek, W. Heins, C. Thai man. G. Wagner, R. Hendrickson. J. Kelly, E. Morse, N. Terwilliger, R. Cutler. J. Finkler. FIFTH ROW - R. Smiley. R. Stratton. H. Schilowltz, G. Stephenson. A. McCoy, A. Thalman, J. Mass, A. Sal kin. President...................Marvin Schwarz Vice-President..............Barbara Smalls Secretary-Treasurer............Carol Glick Advisors....................... Mr. Jacobs Miss McIntosh Mrs. Osborn 57 Freshman 71 S we conclude our freshman year, we find ourselves at the third step of our journey. We have found it necessary to adapt ourselves to new surroundings and many obstacles have impaired our progress. We are now begin- ning to think seriously of the future. We are assuming positions of leadership in the extracurricular ac- tivities in which we participate. Our more talented class members have successfully produced a class affair. We have analyzed our abilities and are now setting a goal for our- selves and are willing to work diligently to attain it. FIRST ROW - S. Cohen, L. Zarin, M. Meddaugh, Mr. Erwin, Mr. Levy. Mr. Thompson, D. Luskin, R. Levine, B. Schwartz. SECOND ROW - C. Feuer, E. Sitkoff, M. Driscoll, S. Logan, J. Lynn, P. Dauch, L. Gerton, O. Hansen. C. Cook, C. Metz. THIRD ROW M. Hornbeck. F. Baker, L. Barrett, P. Sturgis. E. Sherman. M. Cooke, S. VanWert, M. Smith, J. Cocot, N. Cohn, M. De Martino. FOURTH ROW D. Diamond, J. Christiensen, J. Case, B. Gray, E. Culver, A. Olmstead. M. Schaefer, A. Taggart, W. Leigh. B. Hechler. L. Braught. 58 Class President.................Frank Scaramuzzo Vice-President............... Mary Meddaugh Secretary.....................Andrew LaPolt Treasurer.............................Diane Luskin Advisors................................Mr. Thompson Mr. Erwin Mr. Levy FIRST ROW - J. Ellis, W. Ramsey, F. Scaramuzzo, Mr. Erwin, Mr. Levy, Mr. Thompson, E. Turetzsky, B. Ledina, T. Swterski. SECOND ROW - J. Acker. J. Rennison, G. Yonkers, H. Goberman, J. Bell, J. Crawford, W. Brown. R. Bell, G. Foss. J. Schechter. J. Tierney. A. Stackhouse. THIRD ROW - A. Philips. A. Mendels. A. Nastro. D. Good gi on. H. Diamond. G. Se mo mite, A. LaPolt. L. Gottlieb, A. Glick, L. Sprayregen. FOURTH ROW - J. Chicko, D. Hogue. E. Conklin. O. Tuttle. E. Golden, R. Fraser. V. Grund. O. Lindenbaum. G. Filiss, J. Cross. 59 FIRST ROW - B. Smith. B. Albrecht. B. Bartlett. Mr. Hag trom. Mis Turner. Mr. Lieberman, C. Hemmer. M. Cohen. D. Gip on. SECOND ROW - P. Alpert. R. Nazarow. L. Fritchie. F. Leider. J. Brarington. J. Gordon. S. Lyon . A. Smith. M. Chubin. S. Kaplan. I. Hindley. S. Soloway. THIRD ROW - A. Pearce. G. Zubow, S. Rundle, C. Carhart. C. Roger . C. Genten. R. Kinkopf. S. Nel oo, L. Pearce. L. Schumer. M. Terwilliger. FOURTH ROW E. Owen. G. McCoy. L. Ringel. H. Simon. C. Loewy, A. Hecht, S. D’Ari. J. Schwartz. B. Denman. FIFTH ROW - R. Van Wagner. V. Lyon . H. Wei , C. Roaen. A. Ehert . J. DePuy. President .......... Vice-President . . . . Secretary-Treasurer Advisors .......... . . Clarence Ormatead .......Carol Hemmer .... Barbara Bartlett Mr. Joseph Lieberman Miss Charlotte Turner Mr. Ellis Hagstrom 60 Grade 71 S eighth graders, we have become more aware of the demands our high school career will require. As we have ended the second stop of our journey through high school, we have acquainted ourselves with this strange environment, the students, and activities. We have long been contemplating our career, but this year we received our first chance to actually launch our plans. We are now looking forward to active participation in extracurricular activities for next year and the rest of the experiences a high school career offers. FIRST ROW - M. Sommers. G. Taggart. S. Kolodney. Mr. Hagstrom. Miss Turner. Mr. Lieberman. C. Armstead, A. Benton. G. Woods. SECOND ROW - D. Bouton, P. La Roc he, M. Hclfner, J. David. R. Phillips, A. Brasington, J. Brown, T. Kurthy, L. Dearie, H. Murra ns, E. Pally, L. Tursi, A. Vapnck. THIRD ROW - P. Manowitz, E. McBride. E. Tompldns, J. Price, R. Kurthy, D. Vapnek, G. Hembdt, A. Abraham, 1. Frank. M. Glick, B. Miller. FOURTH ROW - T. Price, C. Cherry, G. Hoote. D. Foster, A. VanKeuren, D. Shield, D. VanKeuren. W. Heins, R. Coney. H. Hoyt. 61 Seventh FIRST ROW - C. Price, M. Kay, P. Chicko, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Miller. Min Galligan, B. Schreibman, A. Zuker, G. Applegate. SECOND ROW - C. Metz, D. Cardini, F. Vanlnwegen, B. Finkelstcin, D. Hulse, M. Allen, A. Schapiro, S. Haft, P. Morgan, J. Stackhouse. J. Upson, R. Schacht. 1. Grogin. THIRD ROW - B. VanEtten. R. VanWagner. R. Berman. E. Maron, G. Gershon. A. Clements. G. VanWagner, A. Raiten, C. Hulse. M. York, J. Pokras, E. Bradley, S. Dovgard. FOURTH ROW - J. Bulaga, L. Shook. N. Rolbin, R. Kukas, E. Seeley, L. Sherman. L. OCairoll, F. Rapp. M. Lawrence. E. Hopgood, B. Lagerway. EFORE us we find the high school life. train that will take us along the winding tracks of As seventh graders we have begun the long upward climb. At this, our first stop, we pause for a moment to survey our new surroundings. We are anticipating the five more stops on our trip. These will be filled with knowledge, enjoyment, and new friends and experiences. We hope that we will be able to set good examples for those who follow. 62 Grade FIRST ROW - R. Bergman, D. Sommer� , R. Katz man. Mr . Q bome. Mr� . Miller, Min Galligan, H. Fcdcrman, T. Coney, A. Blatt. SECOND ROW - M. Ledina. J. Tompkin , M. Goldstein, F. Erwin, R. Whipple. E. Block. R. Harden. L. Ziikin, R. Prokotch, D. Bailey. A. Coney, P. Wyde, P. Gluck. R. Edward� . A. Gaubard. R. Maiten. THIRD ROW - M. Upman. K. Gobel, A. Paul, R. Johnson. W. Rosenberg. J. Novie. M. Machton. P. Fiddle. J. Mc- Cormick, W. Mercier, R. Zuckerman, G. Wyde. FOURTH ROW - D. Pshonick, R. Smith. M. Blumengarten. G. Mannaroth, H. Gordon, F. Krier, G. Crawford. D. Vandermark. H. Bokor. L Meyer. R. VanLoan. E. Mums. D. Roosevelt. S. Fishkel. FIFTH ROW - D. Armstrong. W. Goldsmith, C. Heath. I. Da vail, P. Heins. I. Goffer man. H. Polansky, A. Schneider. A. Fritchie, A. Cohen, H. Mannis. R. Stratton. J. Verdi. President..................Harold Federman Vice-President............Barbara Schreibman Secretary-Treasurer........Patricia Chicko Advisors.................... Miss Galligan Mrs. Miller Mrs. Osborne 63 Class Affairs s Variety's the source of joy below, From which still fresh revolving pleasure flow. -Gay- FIRST ROW • G. Williams, S. Rudd, J. Sherman, E. Slatkin, Dr. Gay, R. Mastropicro, M. Hertz, R. Kriesberg, R. Hornbeck. SECOND ROW - L. Fulton. S. Cohn, F. O’Gorman, A. Novack, S. Spector. E. Wilkins. S. Smalls. S. Rosenbaum. THIRD ROW - A. Diamond, R. Goldstein, A. Kromberg, J. Smith, L. Lasker, P. Edwards, C. Leff. FOURTH ROW - M. Diamond. E. Rubin. E. Smith. D. Manowitz. R. Trachtenberg. I. Zubow. Broadcasting Squad CT HE tardy bell rings and over the public address system the familiar voices of the students of M. H. S. are heard. Participants of this squad have rendered their voluntary services which are indispensable. Each day announcements are made before the morning and afternoon sessions begin. On a rotation system each member of the squad is assigned to make an- nouncements for one week. Technician......................Robert Mastropiero Advisor...................................Dr. Gay 65 Montie Printz FIRST ROW - L. Zarin. R. Nazarow, F. Lukaczcr. Mr. Hagstrom, Mr. Erwin. S. Lhevan, R. Kreisberg. C. Feuer. F. Leider. SECOND ROW - P. Rudd, C. Albrecht. A. Dean. M. Hertz. C. Leff, B. Wells. S. Gold. B. Maxwell. S. Smalls. S. Cohn. P. Gardner. G. Zubow, L. Schumer, T. Swierski. THIRD ROW - L. Fulton. L. Nazarow, M. Ziporkin. L. Ringel, S. Rosenbaum. M. Sheeley, B. Helfner, B. Hechler, N. Johnson. A. Mar os y. S. Rudd. B. Schneider. M. McCormick. FOURTH ROW - B. Green. J. Goslin, A. Keifrider, S. Spector. C. Rosen. H. Weiss. E. Geiler, L. Mitofsky. A. Novack. S. Cobert. FIFTH ROW - J. Lieberman, I. Liss. P. Sheppard, H. Horowitz. M. Greenfield. R. Goldstein. A. Kromberg. TYPISTS Audrey Dean Elsie Geiler Simone Gold Barbara Green Nancy Johnson Barbara Maxwell Ann Marosy Lenore Mitofsky Lila Nazarow Sherry Rosenbaum Barbara Schneider Martha Sheeley Thomas Swierski Barbara Wells EXECUTIVES Girls' Sports Editor Art Editor.......... Typing Editor . . . . Circulation......... Treasurer .......... Exchange Editor . . Business Manager . Librarian........... . . . Shirley Smalls . . Alice Kromberg . . . .Selene Lhevan . . . Rita Goldstein . . . Rima Kreisberg . . . .Arlene Novack Robert Mastropiero ....... Susan Cohn BUSINESS STAFF Bonnie Hechler Burton Helfner Ann Marosy Lenore Mitofsky Carol Rosen Phyllis Rudd Sarah Rudd Helen Weiss Gloria Zubow LITERARY STAFF Camille Albrecht Joyce Brody Marlene Clark Stephanie Cobert Carol Feuer Patricia Gardner Melvin Greenfield Marlene Hertz Harold Horowitz Carol Leff Jerome Lieberman Irma Liss Frances Lukaczer Mary McCormick Peter Sheppard Mary Wells 66 Judy Smith Editor-in-Chief Estelle Slatkin News Editor Judy Sherman Feature Editor Executives David Manowitz Morton Diamond Layout Editor Boys' Sports Editor Ellis Hagstrom Russell Erwin Business Advisor Literary Advisor Emanuel Schongut Headline Editor Junior Dramatic Club FIRST ROW - B. Schwartz, B. Ledina, P. Sturgis, Mrs. Osborne, A. La Polt, J. Schwartz. H. Simon. SECOND ROW - J. Grogin. L. Zarin, R. Katz man. D. Gipson. S. Soloway, G. Acker. P. La Roche. M. Ledina. THIRD ROW - A. Paul, B. Lagerway, M. Schaefer, P. Manowitz, L. Sherman. f IGHTS! Camera! Action! An outlet for the acting talents of the seventh, eighth and ninth grades is provided by the Junior Dramatic Club, an organization designed to teach its members poise, confidence and many of the problems of producing a play. First hand experience is gained by these thespians through the presentation of a three act play for the public, high school, and grade school. The social highlight of the clubs year is their trip to New York City to view a Broadway production, the funds for this come from the profit made on their play. President.............. Vice-President......... Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary . . . Treasurer ............. Advisor................ Patricia Sturgis Andrew La Polt Brenda Schwartz . . Joan Schwartz . . Burton Ledina Mrs. I. Osborne 68 Senior Dramatic Club FIRST ROW - M. Hertz, J. Sherman. B. Levinson, Mr. Blumenthal. I. Schechter, A. Kromberg, M. McCormick. SECOND ROW - C. Glick, A. Novack, I. Un. D. Hoose, l. Kinch. C. Leff. THIRD ROW - S. Spritzer, H. Glick. R. Mastropiero, A. Cooper. ( 7 HE Senior Dramatic Club offers an excellent outlet for those students in J the sophomore, junior and senior classes who are interested in the many phases of dramatics. Each year, as a member of the Duso League Dramatic Society, this club presents one act plays in Liberty, Fallsburg and Ellenville and in turn plays host to these schools in the annual Dramatics Assembly. In addition to presenting plays, the members learn the different aspects of dramatics such as make-up, pantomine and costumes. President...........................Burt Levinson Vice-President....................Isabel Schechter Secretary.....................................Judy Sherman Treasurer......................... Alice Kromberg Advisor........................................Mr. Blumenthal 69 FIRST ROW - S. Cobert, Mrs. Oiborn, S. Rudd. SECOND ROW - S. Rosenbaum, F. Lukaczer, M. Ziporkln. A. Marosy. THIRD ROW - R. FUipplni, J. Gotlin, P. Gardner. FOURTH ROW - L. Kinch. E. Gelb. EI Circulo Espanol L Circulo Espanol is a social club for those who are taking a course in Spanish or who have studied the subject for at least one year. The objectives of the club are to develop fluency in speaking Spanish and to learn something of Hispanic culture and custom. At the weekly meetings games involving Spanish vocabulary and back- ground are played. This passed year the members endeavored to conduct their meetings speaking entirely in Spanish. Besides their already full schedule, students belonging to the Spanish Club presented a Pan American assembly program in the spring. President .......... Vice-President . . . Secretary-Treasurer Advisor............. Stephanie Cobert , . . Ann Marosy . . . . Sarah Rudd Mrs. A. Osborn 70 Latin Club OTUDENTS who are interested in extending their knowledge of Latin outside the penetrable bounds of its grammar, are those people who compose the enrollment of the Latin Club. Through its activities, a broad expansive study of the Roman civi- lization is open to the students. During the spring months the Latin Club sponsors the annual Ro- man banquet. It is truthfully a colorful Roman style festivity at which the members and guests, eating in Romanstyle, receive Vox Latina , an annual publication of stories and jokes in Latin put out by the club's participants. The club is a member of the National Junior Classical League. President ......... Vice-President . . . Secretary.......... Treasurer ......... Editor of Vox Latina Advisor............ Arlene Novack . Judy Sherman Eleanor Wilkins Lucille Fulton . . . Mary Wells .......Dr. Gay FIRST ROW - B. Stroebele. M. Well . L. Fulton, J. Sherman, Dr. Gay, A. Novack, E. Wilkin , G. William . C. GUck. SECOND ROW M. Clark, A. Smith, S. Krau er. C. Leff, S. Cohn, M. McCormick, S. Benton, B. Albrecht. J. Amatucci. M. Hertz, R. Krie berg. THIRD ROW J. Gardner. P. Edward . S. Spritzer, M. Greenfield. R. Trachtenberg, M. Rosenbloom. D. Manowitz, E. Rubin. P. Sheppard. J. Smith, A. Keifrider. FIRST ROW - M. Case. J. Formwald, B. Rctnlck, S. Rudd. SECOND ROW - G. Williams. Miss Kinsman. P. Rudd. THIRD ROW - S. Rosenbaum. S. Gold. L. Milofsky, B. Finkelstein. Future Teachers of America CT HE Future Teachers of America, organized by a Kasa Club committee as a chapter in the nationwide organization, has now completed its sec- ond year of existence at Monti High. The purpose of the club is to better acquaint its members with the op- portunities offered by the teaching profession. To achieve this goal the mem- bers this year have participated in four projects which included observation of teachers at work, interviews with teachers, a lecture on State Teachers' Colleges and the presentation of an assembly program. President.....................Jacqueline Formwald Vice-President....................... Morlene Case Secretary....................................Sarah Rudd Treasurer..........................Bernard Resnick Advisor...............................Miss Kinsman FIRST ROW - L. Baumgardt. S. Bokor, R. Trachtenberg, M. Schwartz, Mr. Kaiser, M. Greenfield, P. Shep- pard, R. Rosen, D. Manowitz. SECOND ROW - S. Cohen, L. Yeomans, P. Cahalan, P. Rhulen, J. Abramson, H. Seargent, I. Zubow. THIRD ROW - E. Rubin, H. Schilowitz. R. Mastropiero, M. Paul, M. Ringel, H. Sturgis. FOURTH ROW - H. Gibber, R. Benjamin, C. Wells. M. Schwarz. Lettermen’s Club e VER striving for better sportsmanship in and out of school, the members of the Lettermen's Club render valuable service to the students and to the school. To qualify as a member, a student must have earned a letter in one of the Duso sports in which Monti High boys participate and must have a sincere desire to better his sportsmanship and that of the students with whom he comes in contact. Lone Scouts FIRST ROW - A. Cooper. E. Hoyt, L. Gottlieb, Mr. Hagstrom, Mr. Rutherford, R. Mastropiero, A. La Pol t, R. Van- Loan, J. McCormick. SECOND ROW - R. Zuckerman. F. Erwin, D. Bailey, H. Mums, G. Fora, J. Crawford. G. Crawford, R. Smith. R. Edwards, E. Mums. THIRD ROW - H. Goberman, I. Davall, W. Brown. G. Stevenson, L. Ban. G. Piliss, H. Hoyt. T. Hindley, R. Philips. I ONE Scout Tribe 85 is an organization which enables boys who live in «LL- the outlying areas of Monticello to attend boy scout meetings during the activity period on Monday instead of the regular evening get-togethers. Through these meetings, which are sponsored by the Rotary Club, the boys receive all the advantages of regular scout troops and very often more. Camping out and hiking expeditions are among the many activities enjoyed. In addition the Lone Scouts present a Fun Night for everyone, at which various games and demonstrations take place. Senior Patrol Leader...................Leon Gottlieb Scribe................................Andrew LaPolt Patrol Leaders................. . . .Harry Barrett Garry Foss Randall VanLoan Advisor...............................Mr. Rutherford 74 Math Club FIRST ROW - R. Ma strop! ero. F. Lukaczer, S. Cohen. Mr. Kaiser. S. Cobert, M. Wells. SECOND ROW - P. Sheppard, H. Horowitz. M. Diamond. D. Manowitz. M. Greenfield. W. Heydorn. club is open to the students in senior high school who have completed or in the process of completing three years of math. During their week- ly meetings the club members are given an opportunity to attempt to solve difficult problems which do not usually arise during daily class periods. The Math Club not only provides its members with the chance to explore the prac- tical side of math but also serves them as a proving ground for their mental alertness. President ......... Vice-President . . . . Secretary-Treasurer Advisor............ . David Manowitz . Morton Diamond Frances Lukaczer ......Mr. Kaiser 75 Stage Club j NLY when we are presenting a class affair, a senior play or an assembly do we realize the value of the Stage Club. This organization puts up the sets and procures many of the props for dramatic productions in addition to performing the duties of operating the lights and curtains in all assembly pro- grams and class affairs. Formed only four years ago, this club has already become one of the most valuable assets of M. H. S. President. . .......................Arnold Dauch Vice-President................................Tom Hindley Secretary-Treasurer...................John Burns Advisor...............................Mr. Berlye FIRST ROW - L. Yeomans, A. Dauch. Mr. Berlye, T. Hindley, j. Bums. SECOND ROW - E. Conklin, F. Taggart, E. Hoyt. H. Hoyt. F. Weiser. THIRD ROW - F. Robinson, E. Wallace. W. Heins. H. Paul. 76 Dance Club (_ HIS past year the Dance Club was added to Monti High's already crowded extracurricular schedule. The Racqueteer's disbanded because of the lack of equipment. In its place the Dance Club was formed for those students interested in dancing. Several students who dance well instruct those who wish to learn the basic steps of various dances such as waltz, fox trot, tango rhumba, and others. Members hope that this club will help to stimulate a new interest in dancing at school affairs. President. . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer. . . . Advisor....... , . Harold Horowitz . . . Burt Levinson , . . Barbara Wells Ardiss Vanlnwegen .........Mr. Carr FIRST ROW - J. Knott, B. Schneider, A. Vanlnwegen, B. Levinson, Mr. Can, H. Horowitz. B. Wells, F. Perelmuttcr, L. Burger. SECOND ROW - H. Karamechidis. R. Hombeck, J. Brody, M. Ziporkin, D. Littmon, M. Sheeley, M. Schongut, P. CGorman, S. Lhevan. THIRD ROW - L. Kinch, I. Schechter, A. Kcifrider, H. Click, W. Heydom. R. Sturgis. J. Gardner, C. Reynolds. FOURTH ROW - L. Rubin, L. Baumgardt, E. Smith, H. Schilowitz, P. Rhulen, R. Rosen. 77 Senior Science Club FIRST ROW - S. Monroe, R. Schock. _ _ . . , SECOND ROW - C. Ca� e. G. Wolfjon, Franci� R other, M. Chicko, A. Cohn, D. Vapnek, H. Gibber, D. Schachnovtky. Mr. Bremeiutuhl. THIRD ROW - R. Ma� oopiero, Mr. WeinMein, W. Heydom, B. Levinson. Senior Science Club, affiliated with the Senior Science Clubs of A- _ merica, offers to those who are interested in the vast field of science the'opportunity to further their knowledge through numerous scientific pro- jects. Experiments are performed at each meeting to aid the members in utilizing the practical applications of scientific principles. A special library consisting of scientific materials is maintained by the members for use in science classes. Each year the Science Club presents an interesting assembly program to the student body. President . . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . Advisors . . . . . Margaret Chicko . . Burton Levinson Robert Mastropiero . . . . Harold Gibber . . . Mr. Wienstein Mr. Bremenstuhl 78 Junior Science Club FIRST ROW - J. Frink, C. Cherry, M. Hombeck, G. Acker. SECOND ROW - B. Ledi na, J. Brown, H. Barret, D. Diamond, J. Croi . M. Glick, P. LaRoche. THIRD ROW - Miis Turner. OTUDENTS from the seventh, eighth and ninth grades who are members of Othis club have a good chance to participate in numerous science activities and gain valuable knowledge in the scientific world. Reports are given and demonstrations are conducted at each club meeting. Members further their knowledge of procedure and develop scientific technique by use of the science departments equipment. President . . . Vice-President Secretary . . • . Treasurer. • . Advisor....... . . Charles Cherry Maybelle Hornbeck . . . . Gerald Acker . . Jonathan Frank .... Miss Turner 79 Stamp and Coin Club 3—HE Stamp and Coin Club provides an opportunity for its members to en- joy the hobbies of stamp and coin collecting. At the meetings the mem- bers have a chance to buy, sell, trade or auction off parts of their collections. In this way they become acquainted with a large variety of stamps and coins as well as nurturing a hobby out of which they will always gain enjoyment. President . . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer. . . . Advisor....... . . . Peter Rhulen Harvey Schilowitz . . Robert Rosen . Marvin Schwarz ...........Dr. Gay FIRST ROW - S. Bokor, M. Schwarz, Dr. Gay, P. Rhulen, R. Rosen, H. Schilowitz. SECOND ROW - P. Wyde, G. Yonker, R. Schock, F. Scaramuzzo, G. Se monite. B. Cohen, A. Stackhouse. THIRD ROW - J. Abramson, M. Rosenblum, R. Cutler, H. Diamond. 80 Radio Club FIRST ROW - C. Click, F. Dunn, H. Horowitz, Mr. Jacobs, L. Kinch. I. Liss, H. Godess. SECOND ROW - S. Cohn. M. Schongut. E. MacMurck). M. McCormick, C. Lcff, C. Albrecht, G. Williams. C. Reynolds. THIRD ROW - J. Knott. R. Hombeck, L. Mitofsky, W. Kraft, J. Egbert. H. Karamechedis. FOURTH ROW E. Visconti. B. Levinson. H. Glick, E. Smith, W. Heydom. R. Mastropiero. purpose and desires of the Radio Club are to further the knowledge J of its member in the field of radio work. To exercise this knowledge the club presents a half hour program over WVOS every Saturday morning that is entirely prepared by the students. The program includes panel discussions, interviews, records and news concern- ing school, sports and community activities. Once each year, the club members take over the local broadcasting sta- tion conducting regularly scheduled programs for the purpose of expanding their knowledge of radio and practicing the entire years training in practical u n i o r o n o r 0 c 1 e t 3WICE each year, students from the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades are chosen to represent their respective classes in the National Junior Honor Society. Maximum membership in this organization is limited to ten per- cent from each class. Members are chosen by the teachers with whom the students have had closest contact in homeroom, class, study hall, and activity period. Five factors considered for membership are scholarship, citizenship, character, leadership, and service. Membership in this club is a great incentive for Junior High stu- dents to do outstanding work. President. . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . , Advisor...... • • • • Carol Feuer . . Andrew LaPolt Frank Scaramuzzo . • Bonnie Hechler • . . Miss Galligan FIRST ROW - F. Scaramuzzo, C. Fewer, Miss Galligan, A. La Polt, B. Hechler. SECOND ROW - M. Hombeck, J. Schwartz, C. Loewy, C. Cook, P. La Roche, B. Ledina. THIRD ROW - N. Cohn, P. Manowitz, D. Shielli, C. Gersten, H. Simon. C I EMBERSHIP in the National Senior Honor Society is limited to ft Juniors and Seniors who have maintained an average of 85%. Fifteen percent of the students of each class may become members of the society on the basis of scholarship, character, leadership, and serv- ice. Since sophomores are not eligible for either honor society, a trophy is awarded each year by the Senior Honor Society to the most outstand- ing member of the sophomore class. President..................Rhea Hornbeck Vice-President..............Judy Sherman Secretary.................Arlene Novack Treasurer.................Peter Sheppard Advisor...................Mr. Thompson FIRST ROW - P. Sheppard. I. Sherman, Mr. Thompson, R. Hornbeck, A. Novack. SECOND ROW - M. Schongut, L. Bokor, A. Cooper, E. SlatJdn. THIRD ROW - M. Greenfield, H. Horowitz, D. Manowitz, F. Dunn. e n i o r o n o r 0 c 1 e t Projection Club and Squad FIRST ROW - J. Ellis. J. Schechter. R. Sturgis. D. Schachnovsky. Mr. Bremcnstuhl. B. Finkeistein. R. Shock, R. Mastropiero. A. Fielding. SECOND ROW B. Van Inwegen. S. Sugarman. J. Crawford. S. Zucker. A. Glick, A. Krier, A. Mendels. L. Spray- regen, L. Gottlieb, J. Crawford, T. Hindley, E. Turetsky. THIRD ROW - F. Taggart. E. Hemmer. M. Lieberman, N. Terwilliger. W. Heins. D. Tulp, G. Kinch. D. Rivenburc D. Geiselman. FOURTH ROW E. Visconti, H. Horowitz, F. Davison. C. Wells. V. Grund, G. Stephenson. W. Heydorn. 9 HE Projection Club is composed of the members of the Projection Squad, which shows films during class and activity periods to augment classroom instruction. In this club the members learn about the operation and make-up of the many photographic instruments. At various intervals they are tested to see how much knowledge they have gained from the constant use of these ma- chines. New members of the club usually work with a more experienced member in order to gain the best training. President . . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Advisor....... Bernard Finkeistein David Schachnovsky . . . . Robert Schock . . . Richard Sturgis . Mr. Bremcnstuhl 84 Photography Club President........................ Burton Levinson Vice-President.............................. Sarah Rudd Secretary..................................Morlene Case Treasurer........................Lawrence Bokor Advisor..............................Mr. Wienstein Photography Club was created for those students interested in pho- tography as a hobby or as a future profession. Club members have access to a darkroom, camera and enlarger which they use to experiment with. They learn photographic arrangement and tech- nique and the correct procedure in the development of pictures. FIRST ROW - L. Bokor. B. Levinson. Mr. Weinttein. M. Case. S. Rudd. SECOND ROW - P. Rudd. F. Perelmutter. P. Gardner. N. Buckles. J. Elchyshen. B. Maxwell. B. Wells. THIRD ROW - B. Green. A. Cooper. F. FI other, R. Rubin. B. Cohen. M. Sheeley. FOURTH ROW - M. Rosenblum. S. Salkin. E. Gelb. 85 4-H Club «I FIRST ROW - A. Blau, A. Lagerway, C. Meddaugh, A. Krier, Mr. Thompson, B. Finkelstein, N. Johnson, R. Mastro- piero, F. Erwin. SECOND ROW - P. Gluck, J. Bell, J. Tompkins, J. Novie, R. Edwards, L. Dearie, R. Smith, R. Haiden, R. Whipple, J. McCormick, A. Shapiro, D. Hulse, P. Morgan, J. Stackhouse. D. Luskin, G. Applegate. THIRD ROW - L. Shook, S. Lyons, R. Levine, R. VanLoan, S. Logan, J. Gordon, R. Kukas, E. Mar on, H. Murran, K. Kortleven, C. Hemroer, J. Brasington, J. Hindley. FOURTH ROW - C. Car hart, F. Krier, J. Foss, R. Stratton, T. Hindley, A. Visconti, P. Lawrence, P. Dauch, J. Verdi, L. Ziskind, R. Kinkopf. FIFTH ROW - M. York, J. Mar on. R. Hendrickson, L. Clark, G. Stevenson, F. Thompson, E. Seely. students who are interested in experimenting with various methods of agriculture and conservation, the 4-H Club is available. In this interest- ing club each student is responsible for one project that is usually in coher- ence with their individual interest. The 4-H's stand for Head, Health, Heart and Hands. The club members constantly strive for the improvement of their American ideals with these thoughts in mind. President...........................Arthur Krier Secretary..........................Anne Lagerway Treasurer.........................Carol Meddaugh Advisor......................................Mr. Thompson 86 FIRST ROW - J. Tompkin . A . Dean, D. Littmoo. P. Rudd. SECOND ROW - A. Dunbar, M. Schaefer, B. Cummings, E. Mac Mur do, S. Gold, K. Featherstonc, J. Avery. A. Lcinpinsel, Miss Blair. Future Homemakers of America C i HIS organization has the established goal of learning to live better today. Its members study ways to improve their future lives as well as those of their families. Included among the many activities of the F. H. A. are corresponding with foreign students, cooking and various other homemaking projects. The membership of the Future Homemakers of America is limited to girls who have taken or are taking a homemaking course. President..................Doris Littmon Vice-President................Audrey Dean Secretary..............Josephine Tompkins Treasurer....................Phyllis Rudd Advisor...............................Miss Blair 87 Tom Quick Historical Club FIRST ROW - M. Kay. F. Vanlnwegen. F. Leider. S. Nelson. Mr. Hagstrom. V. Lyons. N. Clements. M. Allen. H. Gordon. SECOND ROW - R. Gobel. F. Bouton. B. Finkelstein. C. Hulse, J. Brasington. L. Ziskind, A. Smith, S. Lyons, P. Chicko, B. Smith. THIRD ROW - J. Gordon, A. Benton, G. Wood, C. Rosen, E. McBride, C. Loewy, A. Brasington. i HE Tom Quick Historical Society, one of the newest clubs of Monticello High School was organized to further the interests of Junior Historians. It is a chapter of the New York State Junior Historical Society and all stu- dents eligible for membership must be in the seventh, eighth or ninth grade and have interests in local and state history. To further the historical interest of its members the club takes field trips to various places of historical interest in the county and state. President . . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Advisor . . . . . Virgina Lyons . Sandra Nelson Florence Leider . . Nan Clement . Mr. Hagstrom 88 Debate Club FIRST ROW - J. Brody. M. Diamond. J. Smith. Dr. Gay, A. Novack. L. Lasker. B. Stroebele. SECOND ROW - R. Kriesbcrg. J. Sherman, J. Lieberman, H. Diamond, F. O'Gorman. M. Hertz. S. Cobert. THIRD ROW ■ E. Slatkin. S. Spector, V. Cohn. R. Goldstein. A. Kromberg. IEBATING is the art of discussing and examining a question considering arguments on both sides. The diligent members of this year's Debate Club have strived for excellence by trying to present sound logic and evi- dence as attributes to energetic and forceful speeches. The Monticello Debate Club competed with many other rival debate teams from schools within the district this past year and displayed their talents by winning many of the tournaments. This year's subject was the matter of the selection of Presi- dents. Several controversial topics were analyzed during the first term. At the inception of the second term the subject was nar- rowed down to: Resolved: That the President should be elected by direct vote of the people. President...........................Arlene Novack Vice-President........................Judy Smith Secretary ••••••••••••••••••• Louise Lasker Treasurer....................... Arlene Diamond Librarians...........................Joyce Brody Barbara Stroeble Advisor.................................Dr. Gay 89 Poster Club FIRST ROW - N. Buckles. M. Schongut, M. Case, J. Finkler. SECOND ROW - S. VanWert, F. Weiser, S. Whittaker. A. Olmstead, M. Fassy, B. Kurthy. W. Brown, Miss Kubiak. C HIS year Monti High has had a new club added to its extra- curricular activities, the Poster Club. This club has taken the place of the Artsmen and was organized because of the need for an art service organization. The Poster Club is open to any- one in senior high who has had some experience in or is inter- ested in lettering. During the course of the year the club has served the community as well as its school. President..................... Manny Schongut Vice-President..................Morlene Case Secretary.....................Norine Buckles Treasurer.....................Joseph Finkler Advisor..................................Miss Kubiak 90 Junior High Handicrafts FIRST ROW - M. Sommer� , P. Maoowitx. H. Simon. C. Gemen. SECOND ROW - R, Nazzrow, F. Taggart. M. Helfner. R. Kingkoff. Miss Kubiak. A. Hecht. J. Schwartz. A. Vapoek, P. Alpert, HIS organization offers to Junior High School students an outlet for creative ability in the field of art. Their interests are furthered by experimentation in various crafts among which are textile, painting, metal repousse, clay modeling, leather craft and block printing. The variety of media in which they work are water color, pastels and tempera. Individual interest determines the choice of medium they use. The clubs activities open new possibilities for hobbies. Included in the club's activities this year, was the making of Christmas corsages. President . . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . Advisor....... . . Paul Manowitz Michael Sommers . . . Helen Simon . . .Carol Gersten . . . . Miss Kubiak 91 Chess Club FIRST ROW - J. Ellis. T. Cooey. P. U Rochc. L. Sprayregen. Mr. Kaiser. A. Glick. S. Kolodny, R. Sturgis, M. Lipmaa. SECOND ROW - A. Graubard. P. Wyde. H. Bokor, M. Helfncr. S. Sommers. H. Marus. J. Schechter, E. Turetsky. A. Paul. D. Bouton. S. Fishkel. T iIIRD ROW - B. Van Inwegen, G. Yooker, M. Glick, A. La Polt, M. Lieberman, A. Mendels. L. Gottlieb, P. Heins, J. Kurthy. XEARNING more about chess, how it is played and its origin are the purposes of the M.H.S. Chess Club. Club members from the 10th, 11th and 12th grades enjoy competing against each other, increasing their knowledge and skill in this ancient game and while doing so, develop their power of concentration. President. . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . Advisor....... . . . Arthur Glick Lance Sprayregen . . Steven Kolodny . Peter LaRoche .... Mr. Kaiser 92 Key Club FIRST ROW - E. Smith, B. Finkelstein, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Kaiser, R. Mastropiero, R. McDonald. SECOND ROW - 6. Hclfner, M. Schwartz, D. Manowitz. J. Crawford, W. Heydom. THIRD ROW - L. Bokor. E. Visconti, M. Diamond. B. Levinson, H. Horowitz. Club Key J HE Junior Kiwanis, better known as the Key Club, is an international organization for senior high school boys sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. This civic organization has among its responsibilities such constructive uj � y activities as the Wednesday night canteen, the sale of refreshments at basket- , ball games and many other activities concerning the welfare of the youth of ic1 the school. As it concludes its first year of existence, the club has proved itself a very valuable organization. President.................Robert Mastropiero Vice-President............Bernard Finkelstein Secretary.....................Ronald McDonald Treasurer......................Emmett Smith Advisors.......................Mr. Thompson Mr. Kaiser 93 French Club FIRST ROW - S. Rosenbaum. Mrs. Osborn, B. Resnick. SECOND ROW - B. Schneider, M. Ziporkin, N. Johnson, L. Nazarow. THIRD ROW - E. Wilkins. A. Marosy. S. Gold. FOURTH ROW - S.Lbevan. M. Schongut. C t HIS year, after a long absence, the French Club, or Les Amis, was re- mJ. organized. Students who are interested in learning simple conversational French and French customs comprise the membership of this club. During their Wednesday activity period meetings these enthusiasts sing French songs and attempt to limit their conversation entirely to the French language. President . . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . . Treasurer . . . Advisor....... , . Bernard Resnick Sherry Rosenbaum . . . Lila Nazarow Barbara Schneider . .Mrs. A. Osborn 94 Senior Girls’ Glee Club C. d HE Senior Girls' Glee Club is the most widely favored musical organization in Monticello High. Its participants, girls from grades ten through twelve sing popular and classical songs in three part harmony. Besides taking an active part in numerous assembly programs, the club sends worthy delegates to the New Paltz Festival and the Middletown All- State Choir. Director.....................................Mr. Thayer Accompanist........................Louise Lasker FIRST ROW - to. Thayer. J. Tompkins, G. Williams, F. O'Gorman. C. Albrecht. C. Reynolds. G. Wolfson, F. Lukaczer, F. Perelmutter. M. Ziporkin, A. Dean, E. Uessner, J. Amatucci, S. Krauser, M. Hertz. B. Maxwell. SECOND ROW C. Case. L. Mitofsky, S. Benton. S. Whitaker. L. Nazarow. S. Rosenbaum. B. Schneider. S. Lhevan, C. Meddaugh. R. Fllippinl. I. Murran. A. Diamond, S. Cobert, S. Smalls. M. McCormick. THIRD ROW J. Egbert. H. Karamechedis, D. Littraan, J. Lyons. D. Hoose, B. Smalls. J. Smith. J. Goslin, K. Featherttone. J. Avery. A. Lagerway. W. Kraft, M. Case. N. Buckles. E. Mac Mur do. Junior Girls’ Glee Club cr HE Junior Girls' Glee Club is composed of seventh through ninth grade girls who work out arrangements of semi-classical music in three part harmony. Their selections are heard at various as- semblies and at the annual Spring Concert. Advisor............ Mr. Talbot Thayer Accompanist........Ardis Van Inwegan FIRST ROW - Mr. Thayer, R. Schachi, R. Nazarow, A. Smith, F. Vanin we gen. M. Allen, C. Metz, S. Dovgard, M. Mcddaugh. B. Albrecht, E. Sitkoff, S. Nelson, L. Schumer, M. Driscoll, J. Upson. SECOND ROW - B. Smith. C. Metz. J. Schwartz. M. Terwilliger. B. Denman. M. DeMartino, F. Leider, L. Sher- man, S. Kaplan, A. Pearce. B. Finkelstein, L. Gerson, C. Rogers. E. Hop good. THIRD ROW - L. Ringel. H. Simon. G. Gershon. N. Rolbin, N. Clements. S. D'Ari, J. Lyons. J. Lynn, M. Cooke, F. Rapp, E. Culver, H. Weiss, C. Rosen, J. Case, L. Braught. B. Lagerway, L. O'Carroll. 96 FIRST ROW - J. Lieberman, L. Lasker, S. Sugarman, H. Seargent. P. Rhulcn, R. Rubin, P. Manowitz, F. O'Gormi Gerateik SECOND ROW - A. Hecht, P. Alpert, A. Stackhouse, T. Swierski, A. Kromberg, E. McBride. E. Slatkin, M. Schwarz. THIRD ROW - C. Loewy, A. Fielding, H. Diamond. P. Fiddle. P. O'Gorman. A. Biatt, M. Fatty, R. Stratton. A. Pi Visconti, E. Rifcin, H. Schilowitz, S. Smalls, J. Abramson, A. LaPolt, R. Rosen. H. Horowitz, M. Diamond. H. Glick. assembly programs but also march and play for civic pa- rades and act as a booster band at our basketball games. In addition to the annual spring concert, they usually pre- sent at least one other concert each year to raise funds for the music department. Band members with considerable ability also enter into competition with other schools. Co-Librarians Co-Managers Carol Gersten Paul Manowitz Everett McBride Mr. Hughs Director Mixed Chorus 3 HE Mixed Chorus is the only vocal musical or- ganization in Monticello High in which both boys and girls participate. This organization takes part in many assembly programs in addition to the annual Spring Concert. Also the group sends several of its active students to the New Paltz Festival and the Middletown All-State Choir. Advisor.............Mr. Talbot Thayer Accompanist.............Louise Lasker FIRST ROW - Mr. Thayer. P. Fiddle. H. Bokor. A. Graubard, C. Case, G. Williams. B. Maxwell. C. Meddaugh. A. Dean. P. Alpert. J. Wyde. J. Thompkins, D. Vandermark. R. Sturgis. SECOND ROW - S. Fishkel. J. Thompkins, S. Benton, A. Vanlnwegen, F. O’Gorman, J. Gardner, R. Filippini, F. Perelmutter, A. Prokosch, A. Schneider. THIRD ROW - T. Coney. M. Upman, J. Ellis, J. Egbert, S. Whitaker, C. Gersten, K. Featherstone, N. Buckles, j. Avery. H. Horowitz. R. MacDonald, C. Heath. FOURTH ROW - E. Block, D. Armstrong, J. Novie, A. Hecht. I. Mitofsky, J. Lyons. J. Smith, W. Kraft. B. Finkel- stein, E. Visconti. H. Glick. A A T T H H L L E E T T i • c c s He was stout of courage, strong of hand, Bold was his heart, and restless was his spright. -Fairfax- Athletic Association Council y HE Athletic Association Council is composed of officers chosen in a school-wide election, team captains, team managers, and the M. H. S. athletic department. The council helps to finance the various athletic activities of the school teams. Each spring the Council spon- sors the A. A. Banquet, one of the important social functions of the year. At this banquet M's and other athletic awards are presented to the students who have earned them during the year. President......................Peter Sheppard Vice-President . . .,.........Shirley Smalls Secretary-Treasurer...........Burton Levinson Advisors..................................Mr. Somerville Mr. Braiming FIRST ROW - Mr. Branning, S. Smalls, P. Sheppard. B. Levinson. Mr. Somerville. SECOND ROW - L. Yeomans, B. Resnick, M. Schwartz. M. Ringel, R. Stratton, S. Bokor. J. Abramson. 99 Soccer FIRST ROW - I. Zubow. H. Glick, F. Davison. C. Wells, P. Rhulcn, R. Rosen. H. Sturgis. M. Schwartz. M. Schwartz, L. Baumgardt. L. Yeomans. E. Rubin. H. Schilowitz. S. Cohen, D. Undenbaum, M. Paul, S. Sugarman, H. Seargent. SECOND ROW - E. Visconti, J. Abramson, E. Golden. R. Foster, R. Fraser, G. Yonker, A. Richardson, G. Hoosc, J. Parks. R. Stratton, D. Lorber, G. Stevenson, J. Finkler, P. O'Gorman, R. Smiley. FTER absorbing a 4-1 defeat at the hands of New York Military Academy, Coach Ken Somerville's Blue and White booters ended the soccer campaign with a dismal record of 0 wins, 6 losses and 1 tie. Despite the poor outcome of the season, the squad received much needed experience in the interscholastic competition. This is not expected to go to waste, since the entire start- ing eleven will be returning next year. Monticello 3 Fallsburgh 6 Monticello 1 Ellenville 8 Monticello 0 Middletown 0 Monticello 3 Fallsburgh 6 Monticello 3 Ellenville 6 Monticello 2 Middletown 3 Monticello 1 N. Y. Military Academy 4 100 FRONT - Mr. Branning - Coach. FIRST ROW - P. Cahalan. R. Trachtenberg. M. Schwartz. P. Sheppard. J. Maa«. R. Benjamin. C. Bradley. SECOND ROW - J. Murran. D. Geiselman, J. Sheppard. M. Fa� y. G. Fili� , F. Scaramuzzo. THIRD ROW - D. Sheills. D. Van Keuren. S. Bokor, G. Semonite, N. Terwilliger. Cross Country SEASON RECORD Monties 16 Narrowsburg 45 Monties 26 Newburgh 31 Monties 21 Kingston 35 Monties 30 Middletown 25 Schwartz Breaks Duso Record Schenectady Invitation Meet 8th Place Class B-First Place DUSO LEAGUE MEET Team won 3 trophies DUSO champs for 5 years Sectional Champs-9 Consecutive years Monties Kingston Middletown Newburgh 36 40 48 87 101 FIRST ROW - P. Cahalan, G. Tierney, R. Cross, R. Trachtenberg, I. Zubow, M. Ringel, M. Schwartz, H. Sturgis, P. Sheppard, A. McCoy, D. Manowitz, C. Well . SECOND ROW - A. Richardson, R. Foster. J. Finkler, H. Schilowitz, W. Heins, R. Stratton, M. Schwarz, P. Rhulen, 1. Sheppard, R. Rosen, D. Gicselman, S. Cohen. THIRD ROW - Mr. Branning, J. Abramson, S. Bokor, D. Schachnovsky, B. Vanin we gen, Mr. Somerville. Basketball Schedules VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY Monties Opponent Monties Opponent 53. . . . . . 59 45. . ... 46 51. . . . . . 50 46. . ... 34 62. . . . . . 77 39. . ... 40 56. . . . . . 42 63. . . . . 75 60. . . . . . 66 41. . ... 40 49. . . . . Middletown . . . . . . 59 50. . . . . 59 71. . . . . . 56 53. . . . . 38 48. . . . . Liberty 30. . . . . 45 42. . . . . Kingston . . . 76 34. . . . . 33 67. . . . . . 69 61. . . . . 38 50. . . . . . 62 37. . . . . 49 67. . . . . . 79 34. . . . . 45 54. . . . . . 64 44. - . . . Ellenville .... . . . 43 48. . . . . . 52 44. . . . . 63 63. . . . . . 65 29. . . . . 43 62. . . . . . 79 43. . . . . 41 63. . . . . . 73 Captains Captains Mendy Ringel Robert Stratton Martin Schwartz Andrew Richardson Co-Managers Co-Managers Steven Bokor Benson Vanlnwegen Jerry Abramson David Schachnovsky Coach Mr. Somerville 102 Coach Mr. Branning Mendy Ringel, 20, goes up for a layup in Fallsburgh contest. Varsity Harold Sturgis, 25, cages two pointer. Mendy Ringel, 20, outreaches Fallsburgh's Bob Slater. Mendy Ringel, 20, attempts lay- up against Liberty- He missed! Ronnie Trachtenberg tries fancy two point play for Monties. In Action 103 Junior Varsity Jimmy Sheppard, 45, attempts jump shot against Liberty J. V.'s. Marvin Schwarz appears nailed to floor on center jump. 104 Dick Foster rebounds in J. V. contest. Action Baseball SCHEDULE April 26 April 30 May 4 May 11 May 13 May 18 May 25 June 1 June 4 Captain Coach . . . Port Jervis ....... Goshen .......Liberty . . . Fallsburgh • . Port Jervis • . . Ellenville .......Liberty . . . Fallsburgh . . . Ellenville Harold Sturgis Mr. Somerville FIRST ROW - H. Glick, P. Rhulen, F. Laufersweiler. P. Bulken, M. Schwarz. A. Dimino, G. Amatucci, E. Rubin, C. Armstead, H. Sturgis, P. Cahalan, M. Ringcl. SECOND ROW - S. Cohen, I. Zubow, F. Weiser, D. Geiselman, R. Stratton. C. Wells. G. Tierney, R. Rosen. H. Seargent, J. Abramson, Coach Somerville. 105 Track FIRST ROW - E. Visconti, L. GoldbUtt, L. BicUki, J. O'Donnell, J. Brochu, F. Laufersweiler, J. Taylor, H. Barth, J. Whitney, M. Schwartz. P. Sheppard. Coach Branning. SECOND ROW - M. Paul. D. Vapnek. A. Richardson. R. Smiley, B. Van Inwegen. E. Morse. S. Bokor. M. Fassy, R. Kravitz, D. Manowitz. THIRD ROW - P. Miller P. Cahalan, M. Ringel, R. Sturgis, V. Grind, F. Taggart, G. Stephenson, D, Rivenberg, N. Terwilliger. D. Lorber, J. Crawford. V. Vance. FOURTH ROW - R. Northrup, R. Taggart. H. Paul, R. Benjamin. H. Schilowitz. C. Bradley. R. Mastropiero. R. Cutler. D. Tulp. FIFTH ROW - R. Benjamin, J. Finkler, S. Sugarman, H. Gibber. D. Schachnovsky. R. Trachtenberg, I. Kushner. SCHEDULE AP U 29................................Goshen May 7................... Port Jervis- Kingston May 21.....................Ellenvilie- Liberty May 29....................................Duso Meet June 5..........................Sectional Meet June 12....................Inter sectional Meet Captain. .....................Martin Schwartz Coach......................................Mr. Branning a 106 Girls’ Sports Organization l vl U • SECOND ROW - B. Schrcibman. J. Upton, S. Soloway, L. Burger. P. Feldman, E. Slatkin. N. Rolbln, D. Gipjon. B. Albrecht. THIRD ROW - B. Smalls, L. Braught. A. Olmttcad. P. Edwards. B. Hechler. D. Hooae. OeTTING up standards for intramural competition and the supervision of the physical education program of the girls of Monti High are the purposes of the G.S.O. All girls who take part in intramurals may be members of this organiza- tion. The G.S.O. is governed by a council made up of five officers and two rep- resentatives and one alternate from each class. Established in 1949, it has author- ity over Leaders' Club, intramurals and the two cheerleading squads. To create keen interest and widespread participation in athletics, the Girls' Sports Organiza- tion has set up a system of awards. Depending upon the -lumber of points she ac- quires, a girl may receive numerals, a shield, an M, or z. key. President........... Vice-President . . . Secretary-Treasurer Publicity Manager . . Recorder ........... Advisor............. . . . Ann Keifrider . . Arlene Diamond . . . Lucille Fulton . .Alice Kromberg Patricia Formwald . . . Miss Kinsman 107 We got the ball sooo let's go! Junior Varsity Cheerleaders F-I-G-H-T! Fight! FIRST ROW - D. Moose, B. Smalls, P. Sturgis, M. Hombeck, L. Burger. C. Feuer, B, Schwartz, H. Godess. FIRST ROW - F. Pcrclmutter, B. Maxwell. S. Smalls, A. Diamond. J. Brody. 1. Sc he ch ter. S. Spector. Varsity Cheerleaders 109 Girls’ HROUGHOUT the year the girls of M.H.S. participate with vigor and zest in the nu- merous sports activities offered to them. The development of skills, team play and sportsman- ship through drills and games is well rewarded with fun and awards. The latter consisting of numerals, shields, M's, and the highest award, keys. The usual signs of autumn's chilly winds and falling leaves, herald the beginning of the soccer season for the female sports enthusiasts. From the opening of school until the first snow of November, the girls battle for their precious goals on the hill. The teams are divided into two leagues: the junior league, composed of 7th. 8th, and 9th grades; and the senior league for the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Now that the weather has changed, the girls turn to indoor sports. With the coming of the first snow, we greet the opening of the volleyball season. A net with two teams lined up on-reither side is the familiar setting in the gym. This continues until Christ- mas when enthusiasm arises in reference to basketball. Vigorous games, both during noon hours and after school, set the pace. Later in FALL WINTER 110 Intramurals the season the exciting inter-class basketball games begin. After a few exciting weeks of these games, the basketball season draws to a close. Once the basketball season is over, the girls start to work on the horse, buck, and ropes. There are many groans and complaints of ach- ing muscles for a few weeks. Sharing the months between the melting snow and the freshness of spring are the three games: badminton, shuffle board, and ping pong. These encourage the individual and partnership phases of sportsmanship. They are run on an elimination basis with competitors decreasing and skill becoming the dominant factor. SPRING The familiar cry of batter up rings out on the hill and the girls pick up their bats and gloves and start to play baseball. The ambition to make a homerun rules supreme until the an- guished cry of Exams makes them trade in their baseball gloves for their precious text- books. At various times throughout the year the girls from near-by schools meet to acquire new friendships and participate in the current season's sports at playdays. As this year's sports season draws to a close, the girls have begun to look forward to next year's intramural program. Ill FIRST ROW - H. Godess, P. Formwald, Miss Kinsman, J. Formwald, B. Schwartz. SECOND ROW - B. Sunion, P. Feldman, J. Brody, A. Diamond. S. Smalls. L. Fulton. THIRD ROW - P. Edwards. A. Keifrider, B. Smalls, D. Littmon. Leaders’ Club ENIOR high school girls who arc interested in improving their ability in 3 intramural games belong to the Leaders' Club. The chief purpose of the club is to assist in the girls' intramural pro- gram by acting as referees and to develop all around leaders. During their weekly meeting, after taking care of their official business, the girls develop their own skills by forming teams and playing soccer, vol- leyball, basketball, and badminton. President.................................Jacqueline Formwald Secretary...................................Patricia Formwald Advisor................................Miss Kinsman 112 H I N O T E S While memory watches o'er the sad review Of joys that faded like the morning dew. -Campbell- Hi-Notes Sept. 7 - The halls are empty and very quiet. Out- side the voices of happy tourists can be heard as they are readying themselves to return home after a happy summer's va- cation. Sept. 8 - The halls are ringing with echoes as the students arrive for the first day of school. School buses begin their familiar trek, teachers report to their rooms, students adjust to the routine schedule and once again the wheels of education commence for another year. Sept. 9 - Mr. Rutherford announces that the registra- tion of the entire school reaches an all time high of 1,317. Class elections are held, and we pick our class officers for the com- ing year. Sept. 16 - The Student Council sponsors the annual informal sock dance to enable the new and old students to become acquainted with each other. Sept. 22 - The fall sports season is initiated with a soccer game against Fallsburgh. Sept. 25 - Under the excellent guidance of Coach Branning, the Cross Country team wins the meet against Kingston; thus setting the pace for a very successful season. Oct. 9 - Seniors come to school all spruced up. The occasion--their yearbook pictures are to be taken. Oct. 10 - Journeying to Schenectady, the Cross Coun- try team, led by Marty Schwartz, places first in Class B at the Grout Memorial Meet. Oct. 13 - The great news is received from the Colum- bia Scholastic Press Association that last year's Monti received a first place classi- fication. Students work diligently to com- plete back homework and to get on the right side of their teachers. Oct. 14 - Report cards are issued for the first time this semester. Some sad and some smil- ing faces are seen in the halls as the grades are received. 113 Cooper becomes G.O.P.! This year's first assembly Schwartz crosses finish line Oct. 30 - The Junior Class is the first to take on the responsibilities of presenting a class assembly program. The main feature of the assembly program is a discussion on etiquette at the Junior Prom. Oct. 31 - The much anticipated night of ghosts and goblins arrives. The Senior Class enters a float as an advertisement of their forth- coming Senior Play. Nov. 2 - We, as students, exercise our rights as United States citizens and vote in an ex- perimental state and county election. Nov. 3 - The results of the County and State elec- tions are tallied, and we, the students, are proved to be 65% right. Nov. 7 - The Class of '55 holds their first prom with carnival time as its theme. Ronnie Trachtenberg and Rima Kriesberg reign as King and Queen. Nov.13 - The thespians of the Senior Class appear on the stage of the Monti High Auditorium for the last time as they present their Senior Play, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Nov. 14 - The Monti Harriers place third at the state meet held at Schenectady. Nov. 20 - 1984 is here and Big Brother controls all. This is the story of the book reviewed by a panel of sophomores at their class as- sembly. Dec. 4 - The Senior Dramatic Club plays host to the members of the Duso Dramatic Clubs. Dec. 5 - Slaving tediously over College Boards are the Seniors who are hoping to gain en- trance into the college of their choice. Star Spangle Banner Dec. 11 - The Senior Class presents their assembly program. They perform the highlights from all their previous class affairs. Dec. 14 - Student Council sponsors the annual Save the Children Federation bundle drive. The Christrft'as tree is decorated in the first floor corridor and the Christmas spirit is everywhere as the homerooms plan their Christmas parties. Dec. 23 - The winter wind is sharp as school closes until January 2nd for the Christmas holi- days. Christmas tree trimming 114 Jan. 22 - Report cards are issued and bring to a close the first semester of work. The Sen- ior Honor Society inducts 7 new members --3 juniors and 4 seniors. Jan. 25 - Students rack their brains as they struggle with the regents at the beginning of mid- terms. Jan. 28 - The second semester begins. Students be- come accustomed .to their new schedules and subjects. Feb. 5 - The Junior Honor Society holds their semi- annual inductions. Feb. 10 - The girls suddenly take to doing handiwork. Everywhere you look argyles are taking shape and needles click as the girls try to finish them in time for birthdays, etc... Feb. 16 - The privilege of seniority seems closer to the juniors as they receive their class rings. Feb. 26 - We play host to the Liberty Indians as the basketball season draws near to a close. Blake Bates is awarded a token of appre- ciation for his untiring loyalty to the Monti team. Mar. 1 - You would have to be a genius is the re- mark heard from the Seniors as they try their hand at the New York State Scholar- ships. Mar. 9 - A hilarious and exciting basketball game between the seniors and the faculty is spon- sored by the Senior Honor Society to raise money for a scholarship fund. The faculty is victorious 29 to 28. Mar. 10 - Another one of the very popular bake sales is held. This is a new way to add money to club treasuries. Mar. 11 - Junior Dramatic Club members present the 3 act comedy, Peck's Bad Boy. It stars Peter LaRoche. Cupcakes! cookies! Mar. 12 - Word is received that the Monti Printz places first in the Columbia Scholastic Press rating. Mar. 20 - The A. A. Banquet, the climax of the sports season arrives. The outstanding athletes, both boys and girls, receive their awards. 115 Off to the conference Mar. 26 - Junior Daze is the theme of this year's first class affair as presented by the Jun- iors. This marks the beginning of a series of class affairs as the underclassmen pre- pare to supplement their class treasuries by displaying their class talents. April 3 - In the traditional Roman style with the tra- ditional trays of black olives and other Ro- man food stuffs the Latin Club holds its an- nual banquet. April 14 - School closes for the Easter vacation and the Seniors begin to anticipate graduation. May 18 Memorable days on Senior Lane The annual Albert Fulton Essay Contest is held for the Seniors. The winner is to de- liver his speech at graduation. Decorating for the prom May 19 - Warm days are here again and the Seniors gather on their beloved Senior Lane. Here they enjoy the pastimes of dancing, skip- ping rope, and talking over old times. May 21 - Beautiful harmony is heard from the au- ditorium as the musical groups combine their efforts to present the annual spring concert. May 26 - Allen Cooper presides over the Junior Class meeting as they nominate candidates for next year's G. O. P. June 10 - The elections for the officers of the A. A. Council are held and Peter Sheppard con- cludes his term as president. June 11 - The annual awards assembly just about concludes the student body's activities as the deserving students receive awards for the non-athletic activities. June 14 - The juniors begin decorating for the Senior Prom. We were waltzing - June 18 - D-Day arrives and the students buckle down to do their very best on the finals as re- gents week begins. June 27 - Baccalaureate. This is the first day of the 3-day graduation program. The Seniors are all serious as well as a little sad as they realize that the end of their high school days is here. June 28 - The Seniors and their guests are all decked out in their summer finery as they make their way to the class prom. June 29 - The auditorium is filled with proud families and friends as the Seniors walk up onto the Monticello High School stage for the last time and receive their prizes and diplomas. June 30 - The halls of M.H.S. are once again quiet and outside can be heard the voices of sum- mer tourists as they arrive to begin their vacations. 116 A D V E R T I S E M E N T $ THE NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO. 9 offers you good pay, excellent surroundings, during the summer vacation. LAURELS COUNTRY CLUB Sackett Lake Phone New York Monticello 1492 The smart vacation spot for smart young men and women. 117 WIESS AND COSTA Members of M.H.S. Class of 19)9 Monticello 1260 SULLIVAN COUNTY TRUST Monticello, N.Y. 118 RALPH KERR MOTOR COMPANY Authorized Buick Sal es-Service-Parts 191 Broadway Monticello.N. Y. Monticello 555 CONCORD HOTEL “Foremost resort in Sullivan County Kiamesha, New York Monticello 1140 THE NATIONAL UNION BANK Monticello, New York HAMMOND COOKE MONTICELLO The shopping center of Sullivan County JOSEPH H. GERSTEN, INC. Real Estate and Insurance 203 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 21 B. W. VAN INWEGEN New York Monticello 11 Monticello 121 COHEN LOMBER HARDWARE CO. RALPH COHEN Route 17 - East Broadway ( 1 Phone MONTICELLO, N.Y. Monticello 2000 LEVY'S SHOERY RIALTO PHARMACY “Everything in footwear Rendezvous of the discriminating 266 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. 272 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 181 Monticello 420 LA MINGOTIERE French Restaurant Cuisine Froncaise Wurtsboro Hills, N.Y. Raymond et1 Rene1 Wurtsboro 4071 122 HORNBECK AND COMPANY Robert Benson General Insurance Monti cello 147 Monticello, N.Y. National Union Bank Building MIDDLETOWN MASTRO CONTRACTING MUSIC CENTER COMPANY General contracting The store of note 74 W. Main St. Middletown, N.Y. 209 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Middletown 6295 • VICTORY 5 AND 10c F. Rubashk in Son The largest and best selection of school supplies in the county 242 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 1469 123 MONTICELLO Mr. l Mrs. Hardware Electric J. Eugene O'Gorman ❖ 201 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monti cello 104 Wurtsboro, N.Y. SULLIVAN COUNTY Plate Glass Co. POLICE BENEVOLENT ❖ ASSOCIATION Saul Levinson, Prop. Glass Hardware Paints 364 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 221 Monticello Police Monticello 1000 124 W. P. Smithem CRAINS REXALL Son DRUGS 9 Established 1865 Authorized Ford sales service R. S. Breakey Jr. 264 Broadway Monticello 9 Wurtsboro, N.Y. Wurtsboro 2361 “We Deliver JACK WEBER CHIC PRESS Insurance • Job Printing Fancy stationery Greeting cards Broadway Monticello, N.Y. 199 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 991 Monticello 682-987 125 AL COHEN S J. M. KELLY CO. SPORT SHOP Jobbers In Candy, Cigars, Cigarettes Fountain Paper 264 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. supplies Monticello 222 9 Landfield Ave. Monticello, N.Y. MAMAKATING VAN SICKLES AGENCY INC. For High College Footwear Roy Salet General Insurance Real Estate Wurtsboro, N.Y. Tel. 4201 39 North St. Middletown, 7020 126 ADELPHI MhBbmJ paints Phone MONTICELLO 368 GRAUBARDS Route 17 Tei. Wts. 2341 WURTSBORO, N.Y. FISHING TACKLE Hardware House Furnishings Plumbing and Electrical PCE NEON .MONTICELLO , N.Y Supplies A. SPECTOR 48 PLEASANT STREET MOUNTAIN DAIRIES INC. MILLER AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENTS Television Cigarette vending machines Distributors of Middletown creami-rich Milk and cream Grade A Homogonized Vitamin D Golden Guernsey Rialto Building Monticello, N.Y. Breakstones cheese and butter Monticello 560 Farm fresh eggs Monticello 973-974 Joe and Phil Block MEET ME AT ARTS LUNCHEONETTE -T MONTICELLO INN School Supplies 217 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 1375 Tel. 2284 HUDSON FRED H DURLAND TRANSIT LINES INSURANCE THE SHORTLINE SYSTEM Notional Union Bank Building Monticello, New York 301 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 600 Monticello 22 128 WURTSBORO MISS MONTICELLO FOOD CENTER DINER Everything for your table Route 17 Where our customers send their friends Wurtsboro, N.Y. Tel. 2031 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. David Ziporkin Prop. 9 GLICK PICKARD THE NESCO STORES Accountants Largest variety store Rialto Building in the county Monticello, N.Y. « Monticello 715 236-240 Broadway 55 South Main St. Monticello, N.Y. Liberty, N.Y. Phone 2144 Phone 162 129 Mr. Mrs. A. Goldstein STEVENS-BLUME SPORTING GOODS CO. INC. 42 Second St. Newburgh, N.Y. 4 Cottage St. Monticello, N.Y. Newburgh 196 Just around the corner from Water street REPUBLICAN MORRIS WATCHMAN TURETSKY Sullivan County's first newspaper. ATTORNEY AT LAW PRINTERS PUBLISHERS 200 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. 286 Broadway Monticello, N. Y. Monticello 45 Monticello 131 130 LEO DAVIDORF MONTICELLO GREENHOUSES SALES-FORD-SERVICE Monticello, N.Y. 65 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monti cello 2288 Monticello 598 SMALL TALK JOHNSON ELLIOTT Fine things for children JEWELERS BROADWAY NEAR ST. JOHNS ST. « Monticello, N.Y. 252 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 1612 Monticello 55 131 RHULEN INSURANCE AGENCY 217 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monti cello 795 Mr. 61 Mrs. W. Sherman D ARI PHARMACY BEN D'ARI White Lake New York 211 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 275 SULLIVAN COUNTY SAVINGS 230 Broadway LOAN ASSOCIATION Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 1350 132 A. P. FLEISHER TELEVISION - REFRIGERATION HOME APPLIANCES - RECORDS 248 Broodway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 447 BLOCK GOLDSTEIN SCHULMAN GOLDSTEIN WHOLESALE PAINT - HARDWARE ATTORNEYS 288 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. 294 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 139 Monticello 1950 for Singer Sewing Mochines Singer Vacuum Cleaners SINGER SEWING MACHINE CO. 43 North Street Middletown, N, Y. 133 CARROLL AUTO SALES STATION W.V.O.S. DE SOTO — PLYMOUTH SALES — SERVICE 1240 ON YOUR DIAL 156 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Evening News Liberty News Monticello Liberty Monticello 1010 Monticello 610 ROYAL-YELLOW THE CAB CO. PARK BARBER SHOP Foster Little, Prop. Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 400 217 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 993 134 BERMAN'S In Monticel lo “Clothes for the 'smart' woman NU-ICY BOTTLING CO. for Beer - Soda Mr. 4 Mrs. Jack Monowitz 60 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticel lo 1089 LAURENCE H. COOKE Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 1440 THE PADDOCK SUPPER CLUB Where Fine Food Prevails and the More Discriminating Meet Mr. 4 Mrs. Ray Masten, Props. On Route 17 Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 2065 135 BOGNER-SEITEL LUMBER AND MILLWORK 76 St. John St. Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 485 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE MONTI 1954 EDWARD PEARLENE 271 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 2075 SMITH'S WOMEN'S APPARELS A. G. STANTON A CO. HARDWARE HOUSE FURNISHINGS Westinghouse Home Appliances 282 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 2117 273 Broadway Monticello, N.Y. Monticello 153 136 Thi book printed by Velvstone, « special proces� of lithographic printing. Sole producers: Wm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. No othmr printing firm is authorized to use the Velvatooc method.