Oceanside High School - Spindrift Yearbook (Oceanside, NY)

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January Senior Vote OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY. . . . . .Ira Greenwald Marion Park BEST LOOKING Marion Park CUTEST Marion Park MOST SCHOOL SPIRITED Madeleine Park BEST ATHLETE . . . James Steigerwald Cecilia Lucas BEST DRESSED Jane Cleary MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED. . . . . . Ira Greenwald Janice Blanck BEST DANCER Jane Cleary WITTIEST Cecilia Lucas CLASS FLIRT Susan Bay1is MOST COLLEGIATE Eva VanDenBerg MOST INTELLECTUAL Janice Blanck

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EUGENE RUSSO Gene is another of the musical menfcers of the class,being a very active member of the High School Band and Orchestra. Those who knew him regarded him as a swell fellow and a good friend. Gene enjoys camping and sailing in his leisure time. WILLIAM SCHUCHMAN Billy joined the army before he graduated. A little boy of six feet two he was a valuable asset on the football team. His sense of humor was greatly appreciated by all who knew him. We all hope to see Billy become a general some day. IRENE SMITH A petite, cute girl with pretty brown hair, Irene was everybody 's friend. Her dramatic ability in comic parts is outstanding and Irene’s presence at any gathering keeps everyone amused. She joined the Dramatic Club, sas a member of the student council, and a valuable asset to both. JAMES STEIGERWALO Jimmy’s versatility in all sports was displayed by his excellent playing on the baseball, football and basketball teams. Coming to Oceanside from St. Albans in his junior year, he quickly made many friends. He is now working and plans to study at Hofstra College in the fall. JOHN TANNER Jack is a swell fellow full of fun and always ready to tell a good joke. He was voted to be the wittiest in the class, a well suited title. His hobby of boating prompts his ambition to become a master mariner. Jack was a member of the Boys' Athletic Board. ADELBERT WASHBURN Del was one of the most popular fellows in the class and was voted as best looking. His friendly and jovial personality made him well liked by everyone. Del was an officer of the Boys' Athletic Board and he is now working in New York City. LUCY SALVATORE An attractive girl with pretty brown eyes, Lou was always ready to help in any class activity. She enjoys playing tennis and is an ace ping-pong player. Lou hopes to obtain a position as a secretary in a large business concern. WILLIAM SHEA Extremely quiet and easy going. Doc's main interests were in sports outside of school. He enjoyed ice skating and boating and his amb it ion is to sail around the world. He also collects stamps in his leisure time. GEORGE STEAD The golfing star of the class was George. His ambition was to graduate, but he deplored the fact that study was essential. His main interests were in out of school activities. George is now working and we wish him success in whatever lie attempts. SHIRLEY TAMBLYN Coming to Oceanside in her sen ior year from Andrew Jackson High, Shirley quickly joined in the activities here. She was a mem ber of the Dramatic Club, the Press Club and the Forum Club, and also had a list of activities in her former school. Shirley is now attending Adelphi College. EVA VANOENBERG A cute blond with blue eyes, a member of the band and orchestra and a twirler with the marching band, Fvie's record speaks for itself. Voted as most collegiate in the class she enjoys dancing, swimming and ice skating. Evie was also a member of several athletic teams. SERGIUS W0R0NST0FF One of the more intellectual members of the class, Scotty's marks were always above average. He was a member of the Forum Club. Scotty's interest in building model airplanes accompanied his membership in the Freeport Model Aero Club.

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Class Of June 1941 September, 1938, saw the entrance of these seniors into Oceanside Senior High. They were sophomor e s then, not a little scared, and perhaps a little proud of their new membership i n the school. Like any other new sophomores, they wandered through a maze of new faces, new teachers and stubborn lockers. They finally landed feet first, and found themselves settled happily in new surroundings. They discovered the opportunities, the clubs, athletics and activities. Most of them took advantage of what was offered, and so many organizations found that they were we 11-supported by the members of this class. The junior year saw a more poised group. Self-confident and not a little cocksure, they came back to a new year and an old friend. The big event of the year was their Junior Prom. They danced in the colorfully gay setting of Old Spain--and made money on the event toboot. one of the first classes to do so on a Junior Prom. As the 'grand old seniors, - they settled down to really hard work for the last year. Chester Mott took over as president, with Jean Tuthill assisting. Gloria Washburn handled the money, and Nona Lee Cole kept the minutes. November they sponsored the Senior Play, in conjunction with the January senior class. The play was a riotous comed y called Gr ow ing Pains I or a typical adolescent’s proble ms. Seniors who participated were Kempton Roll, Frances Altschul, Helen Ditmars and Genevieve Johnson. A plantation of the old South, with flowe red trellises, sweet-smelling spring blooms and a miniature white-pi 1lared mansion, decorated the gym for the Senior Ball, which was a complete success.