Oceanside High School - Spindrift Yearbook (Oceanside, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1955 volume:

wm OCEANs'DE high 0ceanside n£vv school york (Contents BOARD OF EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT ADMINISTRATION FACULTY SENIORS UNDERGRADUATES ACTIVITIES SPORTS ADVERTISEMENTS Page 12 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 24 Page 62 Page 70 Page 92 Page 113 4 jr orewon j While safely anchored at shore, we gaze out o’er the spindrift and thrill to our great journey ahead. Our hopes are high, our ambitions lofty, but we stay a moment to relive in these pages cherished memories of our sojourn at Oceanside. By pen and lens we have fashioned our book about a shining light to symbolize the guiding spirit that has emanated from our homes, our community and our school in these formative years of our life. May we prove ourselves worthy Mariners of this Light. 5 2)edica tion We, the members of the Class of 1955, consider it a privilege to dedicate this year’s Spindrift to our parents. Their hands have covered ours on the wheel these many years. We have learned to steer straight with integrity and skill. When our journey of life is crowned with success and honor, it will be due in large measure to their able guidance. We hope that we may fulfill their greatest expectations and duly reward them for their efforts. 7 Alma Mater Oceanside, We pledge again our love to thee. Unfurl our colors Blue and White To cheer the way to victory. And when our high school days are done, Our friendship’s ties will still be strong; The memories of our battles won Re-echo now in this our song: Oh, Alma Mater Oceanside, We pledge again our love to thee, Unfurl our colors Blue and White To cheer the way to victory. f V BOARD OF EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT ADMINISTRATION FACULTY 12 energetic spirit so characteristic of our community. These men justly deserve tribute, for they see beyond our years and bestow upon us, the youth of America, the benefit of their sound philosophy. Mr. Fetherston, Mr. Southard, Mr. Goldie, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Borgersen and Mr. Sager are outstanding forces who have made Oceanside pleasant, prosperous and ever-growing. MR. KENNETH B. CAMPBELL MR. EARL BORGERSEN MR. CORNELIUS J. SAGER TREASURER 13 A DR. WALTER S. BOARDMAN The courage and idealism that shine in Dr. Boardman, Superintendent of Schools, reflect the confidence that the people of our district have in our educational leader. His wide scope of participation in community activities, his personal interest in our various problems, and down-to-earth philosophy have endeared him to all of us. DR. BOARDMAN AND SECRETARIES: MISS HAGAN, MRS. ZMUDOSKY, MRS. GANDOL 14 MR. HARRY T. HELSHER, ASSISTANT IN BUSINESS AFFAIRS OUR SUPERINTENDENT OUR PRINCIPAL MR. MOSBACK AND SECRETARIES: MR. CHARLES R. MOSBACK MRS. McELROY, MRS. WRIGHT. MRS. WUI.BERN MISS ALICE E. KINKADE AND SECRETARY MRS. PAULINE W. SAMMIS Mr. Mosback, our principal, and Miss Kin-kade, our assistant principal, are the closest stars in our firmament. Mr. Mosback lights our days with zeal and compels the best that is in us. His inspiration and concern give us security and stability. Closely, as a father, has he knit us with firm but gentle hand. Miss Kinkade stands beside us, assisting, as we plot our course in life. OUR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MR. DONALD J. PURCELL, GUIDANCE 15 JV1ISS DOROTHY M. SULLIVAN ENGLISH, CHAIRMAN MR. EVERETT SUGARBAKER ENGLISH MR. THOMAS P. BARDEN ENGLISH MR. JACOB B. PADGUG N' ENGLISH MR. ALAN I. CHASE SOCIAL STUDIES, CHAIRMAN MR. LAURIE M. PATTERSON SOCIAL STUDIES MR. STEPHEN POLESHUK SOCIAL STUDIES 3, CLCU fay And finally, we salute those who have given so unselfishly of their time and knowledge - the Faculty. Their tireless efforts to help and guide us in the right way of thinking shall always be remembered and appreciated. Truly, they are our “Guiding Lights”. MISS KATHLEEN MORRISSEY MR. DAVID WATERSON SOCIAL STUDIES MR. JOSEPH SCANNELLA SOCIAL STUDIES MR. EDWARD REINERT SOCIAL STUDIES, ENGLISH 17 MR. HARRY R. WALDRON MATHEMATICS, CHAIRMAN MISS ELAINE RAPP MATHEMATICS Souvenirs of Miss Raynor’s trip to Spain MR. A. JOSEPH HALl'MAIER MATHEMATICS N MRS. ADDIE J. SHORT MATHEMATICS MR. JOSEPH M. MILLER CHEMISTRY MRS. LOUISE S. POLLARD ARTS, GRAPHIC ARTS MR. WILLIAM A. ECKHOFF BIOLOGY MR. THOMAS FETHERSTON BIOLOGY MR. J. HOWARD COOPER INDUSTRIAL ARTS, CHAIRMAN MR. STANLEY SMITTEN INDUSTIil tL ARTS MISS MADOLYN E. FANCOAST DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION MR. WILLIAM GEREK BUSINESS Mr. William Gerek and his Bookkeeping Class BAND, ORCHESTRA ________X MISS OLGA A. JOHNSON HOMEMAKING MR. EDWIN R. BENACHOWSKI MR. GEORGE KELERCHIAN HEALTH EDUCATION MR. FRANK MANGIAPANE PHYSICAL EDUCATION, CHAIRMAN MISS RUTH A. LEWIS PHY SIC A!. EDUCATION NANCY ACTON PATRICIA ALMGREN A reserved but very sociable girl. Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Modern Dance, Sportnite, Student Council, Spindrift, Lens (Ed.-in-Chief), Leaders' Corps, Honor Soc., Orchestra. A quiet gal, but conceals a hidden wealth of ability and charm. Modern Dance, Badminton, Sportnite. ROBERT ANNUNZIATA A helpful friend, well-liked by all. LYNNE ASENSIO One of those people who makes the world a pleasant place. Basketball Enjoying history with Mr. Alan Chase I JANE ALPERS Tall and attractive is our Jane. Her sunny smile lightens our day. Archery, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Service Club, Sportnite, Bowling. i PATRICIA AUERBACH Pat has a certain sweetness united with a “drawing personality. Sportnite. “He’s coining to the phone” EDWARD BAYER A friendly fellow is always Ed. Forever smiling his big, wide grin. THEODORE BEHRMANN A fortunate addition to our school and our country. Soccer. ANTHONY BELMONTE ■■■■■I CAROL BISCHOFF ALBERT BOOSMAN Brawny “Red is the tall, rugged, he-man type. Baseball, Bowling. A sweet girl with a sweet smile. Archery, Volleyball, Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Sportnite, C. 0. Council. It’s never dull when Al’s in sight. A great guy to know. 25 RICHARD BOZEK Dick’s our boy . . . always around when help is needed. Baseball, Football, Sider Pres (Ed.-in-Chief), Spindrift, Lens, Masque Soc., Leaders’ Corps, G.O. Council, Sr. Play, Hall Patrol. RONALD BRACKETT A cheerful, easy-going fellow. Likes cars. Football, Basketball. ROBERT BRAUN Known for his strong arm in bowling. Bowling. DOROTHY BROOKS A sparkling eye, a dancing step . . . has lots of pep. Sportnite, Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball. THEODORA BROWN A prize possession is a wise and loyal friend. Volleyball, F. T. A., Masque Soc., Office work, Sportnite, Student teaching. “Learning to drive” with Mr. Robert Sodemann DOROTHY CACACE “Dot ... An asset to any sport. Hockey, Softball, Volleyball, Service Club, Sportnite, Basketball. MICAELA CARMAN Mickie has a way with paints. Leaders’ Corps, Modern Dance, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Hockey, Masque Soc., Sportnite, Art Service Club, Cheer Leading, Library Club, Honor Soc. NICHOLAS CARNESALE “Nick is a quiet guy, sees much but says little . . . Hails from Island Park. CYNTHIA CARTER Her manner, quietj her action, sincere. Tennis, Badminton, Jr. Opera Guild, Masque Soc., Spindrift, Sider Press, Modern Dance, Sportnite. RALPH CARTIER Quiet but friendly. A great fellow to know. Baseball, Band, Orchestra. 27 i- VICTOR CARVER “Vic” has black wavy hair, is good-looking and is liked by all. Football, Wrestling, Baseball. f ANGELA CAVALLERO A small gal, but overflowing with spirit. Modern Dance, Chorus, Tennis. ELLEN CAVANAGH Cute, peppy, and a bundle of fun. Modern Dance, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheering, Sportnite, Tennis, Sec. of Senior Class, Softball. FRANKLYN CHURCHILL Characterized by continual exuberance. Football, Wrestling, Track, Varsity Club, Baseball, G.O. Council. DONALD CLARKE “Don” . . . Gifted with a baritone voice that will long be remembered in Oceanside. ROBERT COCKBURN A steady mind with a sincere disposition. Baseball, Football, Wrestling. BARBARA CULHANE Pert and pretty. Cheerful talk that pleases all. Sportnite. Our future secretaries ROSE CORDA Has an air of liveliness, ambition, athletic, ability. Basketball, Hockey, Softball, Sportnite. SIMONE CROMIER Her perseverance will lead to success. Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Badminton, Softball, Sportnite. JOHN CULHANE “Jack ... A reliable fellow with a great many friends. Wrestling, Track, Leaders' Corps. MARY DALY A steady disposition and a friendly girl. Tennis, Badminton, Chorus. 29 DIANA DAPOLITO Full of energy, initiative and ideas. Hockey, Cheering. Softball. Sportnite, Modern Dance, F.N.A., Volleyball, Talent Show, C.O. Council, Spindrift. ‘ BERNADETTE DeCONDIA Long remembered for her magnetic personality and sincerity. Student Health Council. JEREMIAH DI GIOVANNI Our “top notch” football captain. Determination + Drive = Jerry. Varsity Club, Leaders' Corps, G.O. Council, Chorus, Football, Track. Wrestling. LOUISE DE GEORGIO Always exuberant and talkative. Tennis, Modern Dance, Hockey, Sider Press, Spindrift, F.T.A., Masque Soc., Library Ass’t., Sportnite, Volleyball, Opera Cuild. RUTH ANNE DIRKES Always brisk and full of pep. Badminton, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball. Sportnite. Tennis, F.T.A., Softball. Mr. Edward Reinert discusses a world problem JOANNE DREW Our class “wit” ... An unbeatable sense of humor. Modem Dance, Cheering, Sportnite, Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, G.O. Council, Softball, Talent Show, Chorus. PETER DUFF The Thrifty Scotsmann. G.O. Cabinet, G.O. Council, Key Club, Leaders’ Corps, Sider Press, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Baseball. Mr. William Eckhoff’s Biology Class SHEILA DUNN Excels in all sports. Hockey, Bowling, Leaders’ Corps, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Sportnite, F.T.A., Sen. Class Treas., G.O. Council, Chorus Masque Soc. DIANA DUPLESSIS A pretty OHS leader. Sportnite, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, Volleyball, Modern Dance, Orchestra, Chorus, Softball, Cheering, Leaders’ Corps, Health Club, Masque Soc., Spindrift, Sr. Play, Archery. FERN EHRLICH Blonde hair . . . Blue eyes . . . always in a dither. Badminton, Sportnite, Bowling, Masque Soc., Basketball. , i t Hr i GERALDINE ESSEX Versatile . . . Especially skilled in sports. Sportnite, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Badminton, Masque Soc., F.N.A., Hockey, Bowling. RAYMOND FALKENBURG Well known for his integrity. Famous for his guitar playing. 31 4 GAIL FEINBLATT Vivacious and flirtatious. Free with her smiles. Bowling, Badminton, F.T.A., Masque Soc„ Sportnite. DOROTHY FENLEY A perfect example of friendliness. Archery, Tennis, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Modern Dance, Sportnite, Chorus, Honor Soc. INA FISHERMAN Practical . . . Down to earth . . . Ambitious. Sportnite, F.T.A., Volleyball, Office Work, Masque Soc. CAROL FREEMAN A pretty sailor from Island Park. Badminton, Tennis. In a festive mood LYLE FISHER Although quiet, Lyle is known for his keen mind and pleasant personality. STEPHEN FRIEDMAN Known for his intelligence, athletic skill and humor. Football, Wrestling, Tennis, Sider Press, Lens, Varsity Club, Honor Soc. LAWRENCE FRITZ Always well-meaning and happy. Soccer, Basketball, Varsity Club, Leaders’ Corps, Slide Rule Club. Mr. Edwin Benachowski conducts a rehearsal SHEILA FUCHS Small of stature, but broad of mind. Badminton, Sportnite, Bowling, Masque Soc., F.T.A. ALINE GALE A lover of art and beauty. Basketball, Hockey, Badminton, Bowling, Modem Dance, Softball, Health Club, Science Club, Masque Soc. VINCENT GARCELL Kind and good-natured. Always a friend. Football. FREDERICK GJERTSEN A keen mind with an easy-going temperament. MARY GLYNN Mary has a pleasant disposition that’s hard to match. Volleyball, Softball. 33 CATHERINE GOENNIER Our own “carrot top with a bright smile. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Bowling, Softball, Sportnite. FRANCIS GOODWIN Good-natured . . . Likes to “keep ’em Laughing . Sider Press, Student Health Council. BARBARA GRESS A smooth dresser with a smooth line. Sportnite. RENATE GRIEMSMANN OHS’s globetrotter and wit. Health Club, Masque Soc., Bowling, Volleyball, Basketball, Sportnite, Modem Dance, Badminton, Tennis, Chorus, Archery, Sr. Play, Office Work. SUSAN GRIGGS A true adventurer. Always interesting. Orchestra, Chorus, F.T.A., Archery, Badminton, Tennis. GLORIA GROEPLER A real sweet girl . . . Always willing to give a helping hand. Bowling, Tennis, Archery, Sportnite, F.N.A., Health Club. V CAROL GROSS Dark hair . . . Bright eyes . . . Full of pep and vigor. Volleyball, Tennis, Basketbball, Sport-nite. Softball, Jr. Opera Cuild. The Spirit of Oceanside DOROTHY GUINTER Full of vitality and interest. Volleyball, Tennis, Office Work, Hockey, Softball, Sportnile, Masque Soc., Chorus, F.N.A., Modern Dance, Basketball, Archery. ROBERT GUTHY A loyal friend to those who know him. Soccer, Key Club, Spindrift, Hall Patrol, Bowling. JO-ANN HAAG OHS’s outstanding violinist with a personality as true as her music. Bowling, Sportnite, Badminton, Chorus, Orchestra, F.N.A., Softball, Archery, Volleyball. DOROTHY HEIDE Appreciated by all for her friendly humor. Sportnite, Chorus, Tennis, Photography Club. 35 SUZAN HENDRICK Sincere of purpose ... A wealth of school spirit. G.O. Cabinet, Sportnite, Archery, Badminton, Chorus, Basketball, -Modern Dance, Volleyball, Bowling, Honor Soc., Sider Press, Sr. Play, Masque Soc. GEORGE HENDRICKSON Active in the well-being of the student body. Soccer, Aid to recreation director, Spindrift. PATRICIA HILAND A reliable and steady worker. One oj the Isomettes. Sportnite. MARY JANE HILL A quiet girl with a charming personality. Sportnite, Modern Dance, Sider Press, Lens, Masque Soc., Sr. Play, Archery, Sportnite announcer. MARGARET HILLEN Intelligent and sincere . . . Active in many fields. Sportnite, Hockey, F.N.A., Volleyball, Softball, Bowling, Health Club. WAYNE HOFFMAN An expert with the bass drum. Always ready to lend a helping hand. Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Key Club, Band, Varsity Club. Latin translations with Miss Delle Donne JEAN HOLGOSH Smartly chosen clothes draped on a graceful figure. Bowling, Badminton, Horseback riding, Sportnite, F.T.A., Jr. Opera Guild. BARBARA HOROWITZ Has the gift of charm and sweetness. Bowling, Tennis, Sportnite, F.T.A., Masque Soc. The class enjoys one of Mr. Pieper’s experiments SALLY ISOM Gay and sociable . . . The leader of the lsomeltes. Sportnite. DAVID JACKSON Well-known and well-liked by all for his friendly manner. Soccer. ELLEN JESSUP An abundance of good will. Sportnite, Modern Dance, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Bowling, Archery, F.T.A., Chorus, Orchestra, Masque Soc., Twirling, Student Health Council, Sider Press, Spindrift. LINDA JEWELL True character is shown in her paintings. Sportnite, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Spindrift, Sider Press, Art Club, F.T.A., Bowling, G.O. Council, Honor Soc. 37 DAVID JURRIST Swift on his feet . . . David’s specialty is basketball. Basketball, Tennis, Key Club, Varsity Club, Leaders’ Corps. MICHAEL KAPLAN His good disposition will bring him success. Basketball, Varsity Club, G.O. Ticket Committee. JOHN KARADENES Level-headed and always on the alert. Baseball, Varsity Club. KAREN KOEHLER Possessor of poise and charm. Hockey, Basketball, Modem Dance, Sportnite, Sider Press, Archery, Softball Volleyball. EDITH KRANZ Always happy and spreading happiness. F.T.A., Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Bowling, Office work, Spindrift, Sportnite. RAYMOND KRUMENACKER Outstanding for his kindness and his winning stride. Track, Varsity Club. Problems in filing income tax return RICHARD KURALT Popularity and prudence have made Dick a leader. Basketball. Track, Wrestling. Varsity Club, Spindrift, G.O. Council, G.O. Cabinet, Football, F.T.A., Baseball, Class President, Honor Soc. ELIZABETH LAMPART A quiet manner . . . gay in spirit. Tennis, Basketball, Chorus, Volleyball, Badminton. Pride in a job well done RAYMOND LANGDON Great skill . . . Fleetness of foot. Soccer. MARVIN LASKY A reserved addition to Oceanside from the city. Basketball, Track. BARBARA LAWRENCE Hair like an angel . . . Carefree and charming. Hockey, Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball Sportnite, Twirling. ROSEMARIE LEIDNER Sweetness surrounded by golden hair. Basketball, Sportnite. STANLEY LIEBMAN Always working for the good of the school and its students. G.O. Council, Football. Service Club, 39 After dismissal ALICE MAISSL “Vinky . . . Sports-minded . . . Small and swift. Sportnite, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Red Cross Club, Chorus. ALLAN MacKINNIN Blonde hair, blue eyes and tall! Spindrift, Masque Soc., Sr. Play, Track, Football. SALVATORE MAGISTRO “Personality Plus” . . . Ambitious and always smiling. Golf, Class Treas., G.O. Pres. ROBERT MAHEU Bob’s advice to all is to look on the cheerful side of things. PATRICIA MAHLAND A practical and sociable mind. Sportnite, Hockey, Basketball, Softball. Masque Soc., Sider Press, Spindrift, Twirling, Volleyball, Modem Dance, Honor Soc., Sr. Play. WALTER MAGISTRO Good qualities will never be forgotten. Golf. ROBERT MANN A though quiet, Bob makes a favorable impression on everyone. i I BARBARA MATTHEI Petite and agile . . . Excels in sports. Volleyball, Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Sportnite, Leaders’ Corps, Sider Press, Badminton. Book report due tomorrow ABRAHAM MARGLIN A nice fellow ... Well worth knowing. Track, F.T.A. JOSEPHINE MARINO Our Jo is agreeable and full of fun. V JEAN McCANN Possessor of the gift of easy laughter. Sportnite, Badminton, Spindrift, Bowling, Chorus. JAMES McNEVIN A scientific mind ... A pleasing manner. Student Council, Art Service Club. 41 nr r V PAULA MENTON Tiny, lively and full of fun. Tennis, Badminton, Bowling, Sportnite, Basketball. BARBARA METZGER Quietly cheerful . . . Loves to please. Tennis, Bowling, Masque Soc., F.T.A., Sportnite. HELEN MEYER “Silence is golden . . . so is her hair. Sportnite, Health Club, Service Club. Softball, Modern Dance, F.N.A. LESTER MILCH A mathematical whiz . . . Also keen on sports. Wrestling, Track, Football. EVELENE MILLER Displays poise and sophistication . . . Our speedy typist. Bowling, Tennis, Horseback riding. Spindrift. BRUCE MILLS An attitude of concentration . . . Sure of purpose. Taking dictation HELEN MIRANUCK Tiny Helen is always full of fun. Archery, Volleyball, Basketball. Soft-ball, Sportnite. CHARLES MITCHELL The Baron oj Island Bark. Known for his pleasant smile. i MARGARET MOORE Brivileged is the boss who has Beggy for his secretary. Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Soft-ball. Sportnite, Spindrift. ANTHONY MOZELESKY Tony . . . Excels in math . . . Sure to be a success. 43 DORIS MURPHY Small and cheerful “Murph with the Irish laugh. Sportnite, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Modem Dance, Badminton, ROBERT NELSEN A star at OHS in many fields . . . Real snazzy dresser. Football, Basketball, Track, Varsity Club, Leaders’ Corps, G.O. Council, Honor Society. 0 ; ROBERT NELSON An example of good will and under-standing. Football, Baseball, Leaders’ Corps, Varsity Club. SETH NEWBERGER Will speak well of OHS in the world. Soccer, Sider Press, Spindrift, Track, Leaders’ Corps, Varsity Club. ERIK NILSSON Blonde wavy hair ... An import from Sweden. Masque Soc., Student Health Council, Soccer. STEPHEN O’DONNELL Famous Irish eyes. A Yankee rooter. Football. After a strenuous work-out JOSEPHINE OLIVERI “Jo” is delightfully delirious with fun. Softball, Bowling, Badminton, Sport-nite. Volleyball, F.H.A. Tell me more PATRICIA PALLIN Known for her dancing feet and dancing smile. DANIEL PEREZ A very likable fellow with broad and varying interests. BRIDGET PICONE Ranks tops among Oceanside's singers. Softball, Basketball, Sportnite Talent Show, Volleyball, Service Club, Spindrift. JOAN PICUCCI A friendly gal . . . Never at a loss for words . . . Ambitious and accurate. MARION POPOVITCH A lively and active girl, but steady and reliable by nature. Badminton, Basketball. 45 LENORE RANG Likes sports, does things in a non chalant manner. Bowling, Badminton, Tennis, Archery, Sportnite, Masque Soc. h f r BEVERLY RAVO Personality “bubbles out of her sparkling blue eyes. Basketball, Badminton, Hockey, Bowling, Volleyball, Spindrift, (Ed.-in-Chief) Sportnite, Softball, Honor Society. DOROTHY RHODES A top-notch dancer . . . One of the “Isomettes. Modern Dance, Sportnite, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton. PATRICIA RECKDENWALD A wonderful sense of humor. A helping hand when needed. Hockey, Softball, Basketball, Sportnite. BARRETT ROBINS Has that “well-groomed look that’s so appreciated by the girls. MICHAEL ROSENKRANTZ A newcomer to OHS, Mike has made a lasting impression on all. LORRAINE SAND A delightful dancer, “Lorrie participates in many school shows. Sportnite, Art Service Club, Modern Dance, Sider Press, Spindrift, Health Club. Looking into the future JOAN RULAND Well known for her blue eyes, blonde hair, and ready smile. Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball. Soft-ball, Bowling. Sportnite, Spindrift. Leaders’ Corps. RICHARD RUFF A crew-cut and a ready smile. Leaders' Corps, Wrestling. Key Club, Hall Patrol, Football. JENNY SCARINZI Outstanding in all athletic fields. Hockey, Tennis. Twirling. Basketball. Sportnite. GLORIA SCHAEFER Popular, active, intelligent. Hockey, Basketball. Softball. Leaders’ Corps, Honor Soc., Sportnite, Cheering, Class Sec., Sr. Class Vice-Pres. 47 ARTHUR SCHAEFFER A welcome addition from Island Park. Key Club. MYRA SCHNAPPER A new-comer to OHS, Myra quickly made herself known. Masque Soc., Badminton, Spindrift, Tennis, Bowling, Sr. Play. JOAN SCOTT A girl of discrimination is Joan. Gentlemen score on her list of interests. BRADLEY SEAMAN A trust-worthy sailor, as his name ii dicates. Launching National Book Week JOSEPHINE SCOLARO Josie likes everybody and everybody likes her. Hockey, Basketball. Modern Dance, Softball, Cheering, Sportnite, Spindrift, Chorus, G. 0. Council. EVELYN SELFER Appreciated tor her quiet but pleasing manner. Sportnite. Badminton, Softball. JOYCE SEWELL Tops in service to OHS and its students. Student Court, Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, F.T.A., Modem Dance, Leaders’ Corps, Chorus, Spindrift, Health Council, Sportnite, G.O. Council. CAROLE SILVERSTEIN A pretty Oceansider. Dresses exqui sitely. Sportnite, Sider Press, Modem Dance, Chorus. JOSEPHINE SINDACO Always there when she's needed and willing to lend a hand. Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Sportnite, Volleyball, Softball. BARBARA SINNER Oceanside's Miss Robin Hood. Archery, Health Council, Chorus, Band. CHARLES SONNENSCHEIN The pride of OHS scholastically as well as athletically. Football, Track. Wrestling, Honor Soc., Sider Press, Electronics Club, Student Court. 49 VIVIAN SOVIK Practical and intelligent, with a careful consideration for others. F.N.A., Spindrift, Lens. Sider Press. Art Service Club, Tennis, Volleyball. Library Club. V ELSIE SPRAGUE Friendliness + interest = a real nice girl. Tennis, Bowling, Sporlnile. BETH STERNBERG Talkative . . . Mathematically inclined. Electronics Club, Slide Rule Club, Badminton, Art Service Club. EDWARD STILWAGEN Always with a smile to lighten the day. Wrestling. DAVID STOWELL Always amiable . . . Likes action. Football, Science Club. JUDITH STROBER Lots of “savoir faire . . . Never a dull moment. Masque Soc., Sportnite, Spindrift, Jr. Opera Guild, Tennis. HOPE TAYLOR A iparticular in many sports and a perfectionist in each. Basketball, Tennis, Bowling, Volleyball, Sportnite. Moment of happiness SHARON TENNEY An honor student . . . Often seen a-round the library. Spindrift. Badminton, Library Ass’t. JENNY TESAR Participates in many things ... A biologist-to-be. Science Club. Spindrift. Sider Press. Health Council , C. O. Council, Lens. Honor Soc.. Library Ass’t., Badminton. Basketball. Volleyball. V NANCY THOMPSON From far, far, Ohio ... A real Westerner. s RONALD TWEEDIE Always the gentleman . . . Friendly to everyone. Band. V A BRUCE VAN DUYNE Tall uith curly hair. A joke for every occasion. 51 RICHARD VAN TRONK A keen mind with an easy-going disposition. Soccer. DAVID VENTER Gifted with athletic ability, intelligence, and personality. Leaders’ Corps, Football, Baseball, Wrestling. NANCY VINCENT A quiet and serious worker with a touch of humor. Tennis, Chorus, Sportnite, Sider Press. EUGENE VOLMER A blond crew-cut and an easy smile. DEBORA VON REISCHACH Enjoys many sports. Archery, Tennis, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball, Badminton, Leaders’ Corps-, Bowling, Sider Press, Masque Soc., Health Club, G. 0. Council. PATRICIA WALKER Sure to “dance” her way to fame. Sportnite, Modern Dance. Recording yearbook progress DORIS WALTERS A little girl used to big undertakings. Spindrift. Orchestra. JEANETTE W'ARREN Quiet and friendly. Always helpful and sincere. JOHN WATSON JOHN WEBER PATRICIA WEGENER Tall, dark and handsome. Includes everyone in his circle of friends. French Club, Senior Play Committee, Band, Orchestra. A keen mind has distinguished John in a variety of activities. Pat is our “happy-go-lucky girl. Archery Bowling, Badminton, Sportnite. Spindrift. 53 i v SANDRA WEINER The outdoor type ... A horse enthusiast. Horseback riding. ELEANOR WHITE Gets along well with everybody. A very fine artist. Badminton. Spindrift. Chorus, Art Service Club. HERITAGE WHITE “Cherry has many irons in the fire. F.T.A., Sider Press. Lens, Library Ass’t., Student Court, Spindrift, Chorus, Tennis, Honor Soc. JOHN WILLIAMS “Jake . . . Recognized by curly blonde; hair and a quick wit. Baseball, G.O. Council, Varsity Club. Miss Oceanside-Suzan Hendrick HAZEL WHITE A steadfast and competent worker. Badminton, Volleyball, Bowling. Basketball. Spindrift. DANIEL WILMER Tall and swijt ... A good baseball player. Baseball, Basketball, Varsity Club. ARLENE WILSON An understanding and a steady friend. Congratulations! JANICE WILSON Among the top in all her classes. Bowling. Sportnite, G.O. Council. DOROTHY WINTERS Dependability plus skill = Dot. Archery, Sportnite. Chorus, Tennis, G.O. Cabinet, Sider Press, Masque Soc., Bowling. Basketball. Volleyball, Softball, Modern, Dance, Honor Soc. DONALD WOLFROM Paul is capable in all he does. His sportsmanship is an inspiration to all. Football, Wrestling, Track. Varsity Club, Leaders’ Corps, Basketball. CAROLE WOLTMAN A pretty brunette with a lovely smile. Tennis, Badminton. Basketball. G.O. Council, Sider Press, Sportnite, Student Health Council, Volleyball. 55 RONALD WOTHERSPOON An appreciator of justice. Varsity Club. Leader ’ Corps. Basketball. Baseball, Soccer. Chief Justice of Student Court, Bowling (Hub, Sr. Play, Honor Soc., G.O. Council. ANTHONY WRZESENSKI A varsity letterman, soccer is Tony’s main interest. Soccer. BRUCE WYKERT His quick answers and alertness will soon bring Bruce to the top. FRED ZAPF A fellow with great expectations. Football, Basketball, Baseball, Band. PAUL ZOLIN A flashing smile and twinkling eyes. Baseball. Purchasing tickets for Senior Play DUDLEY YOUNG Always in step . . . Skilled with brass instruments. JOHN ZULLO Music, Maestro! . . . Tops with the drums. Football, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Student Court. SENIOR PLAY P. Mahland and M. Hill “Jet We Cjeou, 14, CAST Gale Fagan Diana Duplessis Richard Bozek Myra Schnapper Patricia Mahland Susan Hendrick Renate Griemsmann Ronald Wotherspoon Mary Jane Hill Lexie Muriel Matt Nola Fleming Aunt Lydia Arden Mary Jo Bill Henderson Mrs. Holden Last November, the Senior Class delighted its audience with its exceptionally fine presentation of “Let Me Grow Up”, a three act comedy by Anne Coulter Martens. As in the past, Oceanside’s ambitious thespians were guided under the capable and experienced hands of their Advisor, Jacob Padgug. The success of the play was directly due to the efforts and the perseverance of both the cast and the stage-hands. Early in September, the cast began rehearsals sacrificing endless time after school. The fruits of their efforts were manifested in their convincing performance. G. Fagan, R. Bozek, S. Hendrick, R. Wotherspoon, R. Griemsmann. D. Duplessis, M. Schnapper and Director, Mr. J. Padgug. BUBBLING PERSONALITY Beverly Ravo Sal Magistro SENIOR MOST TALENTED Pat Walker John Zullo MOST VERSATILE Ellen Jessup Lawrence Fritz WITTIEST Frank Churchill Joanne Drew POLL MOST ATHLETIC Shiela Dunn Paul Wolfrom BEST DRESSED Robert Nelsen Dorothy Fenley BEST LOOKING Carol Silverstein Steve Friedman JUNIOR hrst Row (L. to R.): M. Calabrese. E. Berman, C. Collins. M. Arnoldt, E. Armband, D. Bristol, L. Beck, B. Bedell, J. Bedard. Second Rotv: J. Campbell, G. Angel, I. Laversons, A. Abbey, D. Dunham, R. Eovine, M. Chwatsky, H. Buck, B. Cavanagh, I). Conklin. Third Row: E. Carrano J. Bedell, C. Carlson, R. Brouf-man, L. Hinman. M. Brust, L. Abrams, D. Burke. C. Brackett. D. Cestari, J. Brown. M. Centonze. Fourth Row: B. Lentnek, W. Blair. P. Cirino, R. Barrett, H. Lalim, W. Berlinghoff, F. Benson, R. Abele, W. Er-skine, W. Harper, J. Cheslock, R. Anderson, D. Cameron, J. Enstam. First Row iL. to R.): J. Virgilio. B. MacDougall. A. Kanfer, M. Kalogres, C. Lupo, M. Toon, L. Murana, R. Livreri, R. Wheeler, S. Lasky, M. Lotz, P. Loveland. Second Row: R. Fein. J. McGuire, R. McDermott, T. Markiand. H. Kucks, D. Blake. B. Topkin, J. Maxwell, D. Mason. E. McNevin. B. Muzio. Third Row: R. Kowack. F. McBurnie. H. Max. L. Wolheim, J. Warren. S. MacLeod. 1). Brown, M. Klugerman, J. Maissl, P. Marett, J. Simon, L. Kuchinskas, C. Leone. Fourth Row: T. Kline, E. Sklar, F. Wright. M. Maher, T. Conway, R. Koenige, F. Yannello, W. Meyer, D. Allegra. R. Weisberg, A. Steiner. E. VonKoenigsecki J. Martini, P. Sprague. CLASSES First Row (L. to R.): B. Nebenzahl, J. Solds, M. Shields, C. Pineau, A. Popazian, R. Petterson, M. Misky, A. Ribak, G. Mollick, N. Sand, F. Platt, M. Rowen, V. Roswell. Second Row: H. Rutheiser. R. Schroeder. R. Renner, R. Vignoni, R. Parks, R. Flynn. S. Levine. J. Sabine. R. Pelaez. P. Wilson, T. Woodward, K. Ro-jek, N. Papatsos, R. Morlack. Third Row: D. Porcari, S. Polokoff, M. O’Connor, I). Perfetti, V. Prochilo, B. Serra, B. Nilsson, V. Southard, N. Shiff, H. Seeniann, G. Perrin, E. Remacle, J. Wilson, A. Quattrocchi. Fourth Row: W. Noble, W. Paony, B. Ulshafer, C. Saunders, H. Lefkowitz, J. Landsberg, T. Nystrom. G. Mozelesky, W. Wells, L. Welsh. P. Nicolson, H. Robertson. B. Tunanitza, P. Papatsos, A. Salomon, M. Olsen, A. Richl. First Row (L. to R.): E. Fittipaldi, F. Hoffmayer, B. Herrlick, C. Jones, R. Hanneman, A. Cassale, I. Flei-sher, J. Hasenzahl, A. Hincenbergs, F. George, J. Goldie. P. Friedman. S. Hufnagel, B. Clie. Second Row: H. Groth, R. Eppig. H. Golub, D. Forrest, D. Ficken, R. Gilbert. P. Lockwood, M. Kuralt, J. Gerber, J. Skelly. J. Fogelberg, D. Goodman, R. Holleman. Third Row: B. Henderson, D. Giesin, C. Howell, C. Guenzel, J. Fox, S. Heyman, J. Dittmar. M. Kuhn, J. Dunham, M. Essex, E. Greenway, L. Davis, V. Haag, D. Elef-therion. Fourth Row: J. Watson, B. Hansman, H. Roberts, W. Norwood, T. Fraser, J. Groth, J. Hart, F. Fari-naro, J. Minikes, G. Harper, A. Garro, D. Lewis, W. Glidden, N. Hershkowitz. First Row (L. to R.) : H. Barr, P. Devoe, B. Grillo, S.Kagan, C. Marmelstein, E. Kenney, P. Drescher, J. Tig-rins, K. Corris. Second Row: C. Bunning. P. Devine, M. Cleary, G. DeRoth, S. Madison, R. Fraser, P. Elm-strom, P. VanderSchuyt, F. Rosenburgh. Third Row: W. Burke. C. Breslin, J. Cahn, G. Greenway, M. Gru-ner. M. McCarthy, B. Toland, S. Glaser. B. Johnson, B. Chagnone, E. Bronfman, R. Gapin, Fourth Row: L. Williams, F. Strianese, W. Glidden, L. Minai, M. Mazur, D. Gormsen, B. Turley, T. Broder, T. Abola-fia, J. May, T. Healy, R. Foley, D. Weiss. ADVISORS CLASS OFFICERS B. Henderson, R. Holleman, A. Hincenbergs, R. Abele Receiving line “The Great Magician' JUNIOR PROM The First Junior Prom in Oceanside’s history was held in the high school gym on the eighteenth of December. The spirit of the season was reflected in the gala decorations and the beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Two hundred enthranced couples danced to the soft, lilting music of Edwin Benachowski and his orchestra. The success of the Prom must be accredited to the Junior Prom Committee and its Advisors, William Eckhoff and Joseph Muller, who put a great deal of work and effort into it to make it the memorable night it was. 65 Linda Wolheim, Junior Prom Songstress SOPHOMORE First Row (L. to R.): P. O’Connell, B. Millis, C. Jurrist, P. Thorne, M. Marino, J. Leso, I. Kuck, C. Lawrence, E. Kissell, J. McKee, B. Mohrmann, A. Moran, M. Oliver!. Second Row: P. Marlowe, B. Nelson, E. Reckdenwald, R. Naumann, R. Nash, A. Prochilo, J. Sattel, T. Ramsden, R. Pubins, P. McAvley, R. O’Sullivan, L. McCrodden. Third Row: B. Miller, M. Mirkovich, F. LoMacchio, S. King, D. Marchon, J. Moloney, S. McNevin, M. Lynch, V. Juras, B. Liebowitz, D. Mollick. Fourth Row: F. Remade, W. Montagnino, J. Schroepfer, W. Schwenke, J. Liebowitz, L. Minei, J. LoCascio, E. Moramarco, J. Lockwood, H. Lese, W. McNeill, C. Miller. First Row (L. to R.): P. Rein, V. Ritz, M. Rubin, H. Springer, J. Paterson, E. Pedersen, R. Stephenson, C. Seidenfeld, M. Seide, S. Ryan. Second Row: S. Schmotzer, G. Shelley, K. Smith, I. Tesar, J. Seaman, D. Umanoff, G. Sonnenschein, R. Stehle, C. Thuren, W. Sutter, P. Quinn. Third Row: N. Sherman, B. Pettit, J. Southard, R. Slavens, A. Schulter, C. Ryals, M. Sloat, R. Turner, A. Schneider, L. Ryals. Fourth Row: A. Smith, N. Silbergerg, R. Siegel, D. Suskin, B. Swift, D. Sommers, J. Vessio, R. Tierney, B. Sussman, H. Sweet, R. Simonson, A. Vincent. 66 CLASSES First Row (L. to R.) : A. Albers, M. Campiglia, S. Closter, C. Billman. D. Behm, M. Busch, P. Cullen, C. Brinkerhoff, B. Damsey, M. Cioffari, P. DeLucia, C. Carman, P. Alflen. Second Row: S. Eiseman, M. Beck-ford, J. Bunce, P. Bessieres, R. Nixon, E. Belfi, G. Kempen, A. Eturaspe, A. Bogdanffy, H. Allman, W. Bunce, F. Behrens. Third Row: E. Connolly, J. Bronstein, M. Bozek, C. Anzalone, P. Demey, L. Aizpurau, P. Burke, C. Hummer, M. Baylis, B. App, J. Beaulieu, D. Christensen, M. Carhart, R. Carlson, L. Botcheller. Fourth Row: H. App, C. DiGiovanna, C. Elter, B. Broder, T. DeNivola, T. Cameron, R. Barnes, B. Deitch, P. Ayres, M. DeVivo, J. Berry, C. Ainslie, D. Beck, J. Danan. First Roiv (L. to R.) : C. Williams. C. Zarro, R. Savinetti. M. Minai. S. Mackinnon, J. Zimmerman, S. Andersen, L. Philip, A. Wilkens. J. Kaelin, L. Dodgers. Second Row: D. Toppel, D. Hudish, E. Gregory, H. Cardinal, C. Dastner, P. Varner, C. St. John, L. Marcus, J. Zervas, J. Sopis, J. Stonitsch. Third Row: J. Koch, J. Stier, J. Wetreich, P. Vrooman, M. White, N. Hauser, L. Williams, D. Watkins. J. Sundman, B. Winters, S. Svendsen, F. Taras. Fourth Row: D. Mignone, V. Macri, W. Fritz, F. Dommowicz, J. Zinn. G. Wilson, G. Warren, T. McKee, B. Hose, R. Suter, A. Seddon, G. White, R. Rupp. S. Werner, D. Wittmer. C. Wein man, B. Williams, R. Schiller. First Row (L. to R.): C. Doyle, C. Fittipaldi, N. Green, R. Hyman, R. Firestone, A. Hors, B. Gluck, M. Harter, J. Edwards, S. Hincenbergs, C. Heppler, J. DiBrita. Second Row: B. Hastava, W. Healy, W. Hennenlot-ter, R. Leon, K. Kalibat, T. Fenley, M. Hoffman, R. Hart, B. Johnson, S. Giennetta. Third Row: J. Fedock, E. Holleman, R. Geluso, K. Kaisen, M. Desmond, B. Happ. P. Fitzgerald, J. Gast, N. Evans, A. Hochstein, E. Hannemann, C. Keegan, A. Horn, J. Eliznic, C. Fenn. Fourth Row: M. Lampart, T. Glynn, C. Jacobs, J. Sousa, J. Koppfer, D. Jackson, N. Gurdin, E. Haglich, 1. Henderson, T. Ralogris, R. Harrison, J. Hart. ADVISORS Miss K. Morrissey OUR CAFETERIA STAFF (L. to R.): E. Cornell, H. Osterheld, C. Ferraro, E. Quinn, E. Hulse, J. Golder, L. Alger OUR CUSTODIAL STAFF first Row (L. to R. I : G. Shattes, H. Braver, R. Thomas, E. Emerson. Second Row (L. to R. I : H. Roth, D. Abrams, R. DeMott, L. Gritman. G. 0. Officers (L. to R.): D. Winters. P. Duff, S. Magistro, S. Hendrick. GENERAL ORGANIZATION The General Organization is our student government. It is the center of the co-cur-ricular activities in the school. These activities include all clubs, Sailor Publications, and boys’ and girls’ sports. Students may become members of the G.O. upon the payment of dues, payable in September. This membership entitles them to re duction on all tickets or admissions under the auspices of the entire Association and a year’s subscription to the school newspaper. This organization, under the guidance of Mr. William Tucker, serves as a “guiding light” towards better citizenship and a true democracy. Student Court Standing (L. to R.) : J. Kline, D. Sommers, J. Zullo; Seated: R. Carlson, R. Wotherspoon, J. Sewell, R. Abele. Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor an Oceanside High School student can receive. To qualify, students must have high standards of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. New members are inducted twice yearly in an impressive candle-light ceremony. The main activity of the Society is sponsoring the Midnight Club which provides dancing and refreshments after home basketball games. Members of the Society are inspired, under the dilection of Miss Alice E. Kinkade and Mr. Donald J. Purcell, to keep the light of knowledge always burning. S. Hendrick, N. Acton, C. Sonnenschein, J. Tesar, G. Schaefer. INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS J. Tesar, R. Wotherspoon, H. White, R. Nelsen, R. Kur-alt, M. Carman. D. Fenley, L. Jewell, P. Mahland, B. Ravo, D. Winters. Editors: N. Action, L. Jewell, J. Tesar, H. White, Mr. Thomas Barden, Advisor; B. Ravo, Editor-in-Chief; E. Miller, H. White, R. Guthy. Presented annually by the Senior Class, “The Spindrift” captures on its pages Shipmates and their activities on the OHS. Under the able guidance of Mr. Thomas P. Barden, the staff worked many months gathering, organizing and presenting the material for our yearbook. The difficult task of editing was successfully performed by Beverly Ravo. Knowing that you will treasure your log of precious memories is ample reward and satisfaction for the large staff of workers. SPINDRIFT The Spindrift Staff SIDER PRESS Keeping abreast of all school events is the “Sider Press”, our bi-weekly newspaper. As the official student publication, this paper has been an important factor in the increased student support of, and participation in extracurricular activities. This year the “Sider Press” has continued in its progress as the “guiding spirit of the school”. Under the very able direction of its Advisor, Fred Hnatov, the “Sider Press” has maintained unusually desirable standards in the field of high school journalism. Seated (L to R.): D. Giesin, D. Bristol, C. Carl- son, J. Wilson, N. Vincent; Standing: D. Abele, R. Gilbert, R. Bozek, Ed-in-Chief, L. DeGeorgio, M. Hill, S. Newberger, W. Pavony, Mr. F. Hnatov, Advisor. Sider Press Staff Standing (L. to R.): Mr. Sugarbaker, R. Pubins, T. Ralogris, C. Billman, D. Behm; Seated: N. Acton, M. Hill, H. White, V. Sovik, J. Mahoney. THE LENS “The Lens”, our annual magazine, contains creative work, such as short stories, poems, and essays. One objective is the instruction in art and composition. This is the third year of publication. This means hard work, but by no means all work. The members participate in the county, state and national press conventions, receive service awards and in some cases honor awards. LIBRARY CLUB The Library Assistants are a group of girls who enjoy working in our high school library. Under the guidance and direction of Miss Kathleen M. Morrissey, they learn to perform the mechanical duties of library work, as well as the individual work of setting up displays and working on decorations and themes for the library showcase. Through their work with Miss Morrissey, many members have become interested in librarianship as a career. LIBRARY CLUB Seated (L. to R.): M. O’Connor, M. Carman, L. DeGeorgio, H. White, V. Sovik. Standing: M. Kalogris, J. Moloney, S. Tenney, 76 A. Piazza, P. Quinn, N. Sherman, J. Tesar. You can always recognize a Key Club member by his bright yellow sweater and his wealth of public spirit. The Key Club has been instrumental in serving the school and community. This club is sponsored by the Oceanside Kiwanis Club, but is under the supervision of the Student Council of the senior high school. The club has as its Advisors, Mr. Charles R. Mosback, principal, and Mr. Harry Hoffmann of the Kiwanis Club. The “Key” is the key to friendship. VARSITY CLUB First Row (L. to R. I : Robert E. Nelson Ronald Wotherspoon, Jeremiah DiGiovan-ni, Paul Wolfrom, Daniel Wilmer, Michael Kaplan. Second Row: Robert Barrett, David Venter, John Williams, Jon Minikes, Ronald Morlock, Ronald Fein, Anthony Garro. Third Row: Philip Popick, Stephen Friedman, Wayne Hoffman, Lawrence Fritz, Franklyn Churchill, Douglas Somers. Fourth Row: Robert Parks, John Karad-enes. Richard Kuralt. David Jurrist, Richard Holleman, Ronald Wade. Fifth Row: Michael Kuralt, Robert S. Nelson. KEY CLUB Seated (L. to R.): Ray Krumenacker, David Ficken, James Campbell, Charles Bunning, Wayne Hoffmann, Mr. Charles Mosback, principal, Jackie Kline, Ivars Lauersons, David Forrest, Robert Hansman, David Rockwood Standing (L. to R.):Thomas McKee, Barry Hose, Robert Cavanagh, David Stowell, John Watson, Harvey Rutheiser, Robert Guuthy, David Conklin, Barry Lentnek, John Lockwood, Donald Jackson, John Minikes, Arthur Schaeffer, Steve Levine, Jordon Gerber VARSITY CLUB Perhaps the best attended home basketball game of the season is the annual Faculty-Varsity Club game, sponsored by the Varsity Club under the direction of Mr. Frank Mangiapane. Other activities of the group, whose membership is open to all varsity letterman, are the All Sports Banquet, the distribution of printed programs, and the sale of soda at home football games. The club is also in charge of all school and inter-school activities. First Row (L. to R.): E. Reckdenwald, E. Remade, W. Schwenke, E. Pedersen, A. Riehl, D. Giesin, D. Perfetti, D. Lewis. Second Row: Roy Stehle, Gwen Peron, Barbara Sinner, David Wittmer, Henry, Lese, William Meyer, Marty Olsen. Third Row: William Wells, Conrad Babel, Margie Brust, Bob Nauman, John Minikes. Fourth Row: John Watson, Gordon Harper, Mr. Benachowski, Henry Groth at drums Wayne Hoffmann. BAND Reeds 78 Band Executives: Seated (L. to R.) : E. Ramacle, A. Reihl, J. Watson, W. Hoffman; Standing: K. Wittmer, R. Tweedie, D. Giesin, D. Conklin. ORCHESTRA Oceanside High School's music department has grown rapidly in the past few years, under the leadership of Mr. Edwin R. Bena-chowski, to its present size, which includes a full sized band, orchestra, and mixed chorus. These three groups provide music for many school functions throughout the year, and stage a Spring Concert during the later part of the school year, at which all three are featured. For the second consecutive year our band has played at the Long Island Exposition and Industrial Fair. Brass Section Orchestra Executives: Seated (L. to R.): J. Haag, A. Reihl, W. Hoffman, S. Griggs; Standing: J. Watson. ORCHESTRA First Roiv (L. to R.) Rosemarie Geluso, Patricia Devoe, Evelyn Kissell, Carol Collins, Regina Carlson Second Row Mr. E. Ben-achowski, Ellen Jessup, Jo-Ann Haag, Susan Griggs, Eleanor Pedersen, Sally Isom, Carol Howell Third Row Gordon Harper, Wallace Erskine, Carol Carlson, Wayne Hoffman, Edwina Hanneman, Robert Musio, Arthur Riehl CHORUS FUTURE TEACHERS Under the able direction of Mr. Laurie Patterson, members of the F. T. A. learn about the requirements and opportunities of teaching. The students are given a taste of what teaching is like through practical experience in the Oceanside grade schools. They also learn more about their future line of work thouugh films, speeches, and field trips to various State Teacher’s Colleges. Electronics Club. (L. to R.): A. Steiner, E. Sklar, B. Sternberg, J. Fogelberg, H. Sweet. SCIENCE The Electronics Club, under the supervision of Mr. C. Pieper, was organized to give people interested in electronics an opportunity to learn something about the subject. One of the main objectives of this club is to gain more knowledge in the use of electronic test equipment. The club, consisting of twelve members, meets every Monday in the lab. The Science Club, under the direction of Mr. William Eckhoff, is an important function at Oceanside for many reasons. It acts as a guiding light to future scientists and gives them a chance to show their talents through their individual projects. These projects, pertaining to some field of science, are oftentimes exhibited by the students at the Long Island Science Congress. Here the students are given an opportunity to give a ten or fifteen minute talk on their projects. Prizes are awarded at the end of the Congress. Science Club. (L. to R. (: Sitting: J. Wefreick, D. Mol-lick, B. Hansman, J. Tesar, M. Rubin, S. Closter, D. Toppel, S. Schmotzer. Standing: T. Kline, H. Buck, D. Forrest, E. Lauereson, Mr. Eckhoff, S. Fenn, P. Rein, L. Aizpurua, M. Kalogris, A Wilkens, R. Firestone. Visual Aids (L. to R.): Advisor, Mr. Waldron, R. Staley, W. Sutter, T. Markland, D. Beck, P. Duff, R. Hansman. Under the instruction of Mr. Harry Waldron, the boys in this club learn how to handle the equipment in the Visual Aids room with expert skill. A great many teachers have been able to supplement their lessons with pictures because of this service. The purpose of the Art Service Club is twofold. First, it gives the members from the advanced art classes a chance to improve and practice their techniques. Second, it is a cooperative art work producing organization. Each club in the school sends a delegate to the Art Service Club. These delegates, with the advanced art students, work on the art for each club as the need arises. The club is under the guidance of Mrs. L. Pollard. (L. to R.): J. Bedard, E. White, L. Jewell, R. Kuralt. FRENCH CLUB The club is open to all French students who are interested in learning more about the French language and about the customs and culture of France. The club sees French movies and goes on other educational field trips. Miss P. delle Donne is the club’s advisor. First Row (L. to R.): S. King, A. Hochstein, N. Green, J. Simon, S. Closter; Second Row: M. Rubin, D. Mollick, D. Toppel. FUTURE NURSES The Future Nurses of America under the leadership of Mrs. M. Prosser, was set up to familiarize students in personal and community health; to encourage them in finding out what nursing requires, and what it offers; and to help them decide wisely about the professional or practical nursing as their career. Membership in this club is open to any girls in grades 10-12 who have expressed an interest in nursing. (L. to R.): L. Aizpurua, G. Groepler, N. Suter, P. Hillen, J. Tigrino, M. Arnold, Mrs. Prosser, Advisor, J. Hasenzahl, V. Sovik. Lying down: D. Dapolito. HEALTH CLUB The Student Health Council, under the direction of Mr. G. Kelerchian, is made up of those students who are interested in studying the health problems of both the school and the community. The group takes field trips and sees films which make the student more aware of the complex health problems faced by community leaders today and of the scientific methods of solving these problems. The club also does research on its own to find out how undesirable conditions may be improved. (L. to R.): M. Hillen, C. Gross, E. Nilsson, F. Goodwin, H. Meyer, J. Holgosh, A. Gale, B. Sinner, G. Groepler, B. DeCondia, Advisor, Mr. Kelerchian. 83 DRAMATICS First Row (L. to R.): R. Dirkes, L. Abrams, V. Southard, F. McBernie, M. Lotz, M. Schnapper, F. Ehrlich, G. Feinblatt, S. Fuchs. Second Row: G. Greenway, D. Cestari, E. Greenway, D. Duplessis, R. Griemsmann, M. Glynn, G. Essex, C. Carter, M. Hill. Third Row: S. Laskv, T. Brown, B. Metzger. B. Horowitz, R. Carlson, C. Carman, J. Mahoney, S. King.Fourth Row: D. Conklin, G. Golub, W. Pavony, S. Cluster, G. Fagan, C. Carlson, J. Guinter, S. Hendrick, R. Bozek, E. Nilsson, S. Liebmann. Standing: Director, Mr. Jacob Padgug. (L. to R.): W. Pavony, Director, Mr. J. Padgug, R. Griemsmann. Resounding applause and a dropping curtain . . . these represent the achievements of a year’s work and study on the part of the Masque Society. This year’s play was entitled, “Men are Like Street Cars.” As well as learning the principles of acting, members become acquainted with the other theater arts: makeup, lighting, costumes, stage design and script reading. The greatest honor that a “Masquer” can receive is membership in the National Thespian Society which is granted according to the individual’s capable participation in theater activities. This Society is under the direction of Mr. J. Padgug. Wen -Are M •Street Co ar5 CAST Albert Boosman Ted Richard Bozek Jerry Peter Duff Dad Harvey Golub Chi William Pavony Davey Diane Cestari Julie Louise DeGeorgio Joy Stephanie Closter Alix Gale Fagan Lysbeth Arlene Gale Margaret Renate Griemsmann Maudie Suzan Hendrick Sylvia Sharon Lasky Mrs. Day Judy Maloney Mrs. Allen Myra Schnapper Mrs. White First Row (L. to R.): G. Schaefer, B. Matthei, N. Acton, J. Ruland, D. Duplessis, D. von Reischack, S. Dunn, M. Carman, S. Hendrick. Second Row: N. Sand, E. Fittipaldi, V. Rosewell, B. Henderson, C. Collins, B. Nilsson. C. Carlson, B. MacDougal, Third Row: D. Behm, M. Desmond. C. Fittipaldi, M. Parmelee. Fourth Row: J. Siegel, J. Southard, C. Carman.- Fifth Row: R. Carlson, L. Williams. Standing: J. Sewell. Girls of energy and enthusiasm make up the Girls’ Leader Corps. They are frequently seen in their pert white suits helping out in Junior High gym classes. The Boys’ Leader Corps is composed of those boys who are outstanding in physical education. These Boys must also maintain good scholastic standing and have the required qualification of good character. LEADERS CORPS First Row: (L. to R.): P. Wolfrom, D. Venter, R. Nelson, J. Digiovanni, R. Wotherspoon. Second Row: F. Benson, R. Rupp, R. Barrett, R. Wade. Third Row: R. Abele, P. Wilson, R. Holleman, D. Goodman. Fourth Row: R. Renner T. Woodward, P. Duff. Fifth Row: R. Bozek. M. Baskin. Standing: R. Nelson. Seated (L. to R.): L. Wollheim, C. Carter, D. Bristol. Standing: D. von Reischack. R. Firestone, C. Fenn, Mr. Reinhert. Advisor, D. Pocari, J. Scarinzi, C. Saunders. OPERA The Junior Metropolitan Opera Guild offers a great cultural opportunity for those interested in the arts. Members of this group are able to get tickets at half price and have been invited to see several final rehearsals. In this way, the members see a great variety of famous operas which they might otherwise never see. Under the leadership of Mr. Edwin Reinert, this year has seen a great development in the size and scope of activity in the Junior Opera Guild. 86 PATROLS The students and the faculty of OHS owe a great deal to the boys of the Hall Patrol. The halls of OHS are kept quiet and orderly during classes and during the passing of classes by their efforts. In spite of rain, snow, or generally inclement weather, the faculty and student parking fields are always carefully supervised by the parking field attendants. It is the duty of these boys to see that the speed limit is observed in the fields and that the cars are correctly parked. On the Left (Front to Rear): B. Hansman, D. Jur-rist, D. Jackson, R. Bozek. T. Woodward, J. Kara-denes. C. Bunning. J. Gerber. W. Bunce. On the Right (Front to Rear) : Mr. Chase, Advisor, J. May, H. Roberts, W. Hoffman. R. Nelsen, R. Nelson, B. Lentnek, R. Morlock, E. Nilsson, P. McAvley. (L. to R.): P. Wolfrom, D. Venter. (L. to R.): R. Barrett, F. Glidden, Mr. Gerek, Advisor; A First Row: (L. to R.) : J. Oliveri, P. DeLucia, J. DiBrita, V. Ritz, A. Cavallaro, S. Hufnagel; Second Row: Mrs. Johnson, Advisor B. De Condia, G. Groepler, V. Prochilo. First Row (L. to R. I: A. Moran, J. Rock-wood, J. Haag; Second Row: C. Adlin, J. Sundman, J. Nazenzq, M. Mirkovich, F. Varver. HOME MAKING The Future Homemakers Club is in its first year as a part of the OHS extra-curricular program. Its purpose is to give the girls who intend to make a home their career the latest technique and skills necessary in the running of an efficient home. With these skills mastered, the members of the FHA hope to assume one of the most important jobs in the community, that of the homemakers of America. SERVICE CLUB First Row (L. to R. I : A. Hochstein, S. Prettyman, H. Barr, P. Marett. Second Row: J. Simon, P. Rein, J. Wetreich. A. Hincenburg, J. Sopis, M. White. Third Row: V. Southard, D. Brown, M. Kalogris, E. Gregory, S. Glasser, G. Mollick. The main qualification necessary to become a Service Club member is a sincere desire to help others. These girls carry on projects which serve to brighten the lives of those less fortunate than themselves. They make up Christmas stockings for veterans, overseas packages and Christmas baskets. The Junior Red Cross enrolment drive is also under the Service Club’s direction. Money for these projects is raised through the sale of pencils and candy and by sponsoring a square dance each year. 88 CHESS CLUB (L. to R.): T. Kline, F. Sklar, N. Stilberberg, R. Lentnek, I. Laversons, W. Pavony, J. Fogelberg, D. Forrest. A new addition to our extra-curricular activities is the Chess Club. Because of the interest shown in this absorbing game by some of our students, this club was initiated, organized and directed by Mr. Joseph E. Orzano, Jr. Though its initial membership was small we look for it to take its place among the more populated activities in the years ahead. OUTDOOR CLUB The Outdoor Club is a new organization in OHS this year, and is under the direction of Mr. R. Sodemann. The prime purpose of the club is to promote interest in various types of outdoor activities, such as conservation of natural resources, fishing, hiking, and camping. The club goes on overnight camping and fishing trips. Membership is open to any boy; dues are twenty-five cents; and on any trip taken by the group, each person is responsible for his own expenses. The group is helping to keep our trees and grounds in the best condition. Each year the club will donate a gift, pertaining to “outdoor life,” to the school. Standing (L. to R.) Ned Stillwagon. R. Nelsen. First Row: S. Friedman L. Milch. Second Row: D. Goodman. R. Wade. R. Nelson. Third Row: P. Zo-lin, D. Jurist. Fourth Row: R. Wotherspoon, P. Wolfrom. Fifth Row: I.. Fisher. F. Zaph. 89 First Roiv (L. to R.) : E. Fittipaldi. D. Dapolito. B. MacDougall, C. Collins. M. Lotz, B. Nebenzahl. Second Row: D. Winters, J. Scolaro Third Row: L. Wollheim, J. Sewell Fourth Roiv: N. Sand. F. Hoffmayer, P. Marlow. P. Quinn. R. Griem«mann, N. Sherman, M. Carman. Filth Row: H. Seeman. J. Scarinzi. Sixth Row: C. Keegan, V. Prochilo, J. Bedard, G. Fagan, F. McBurnie, S. Hendrick, E. Jessup, H. Max. MODERN DANCE The Advanced Modern Dance group elected a president, costume designer and music chairman for the first time this year. The group developed a variety of new techniques which included locomotive movements, body sounds and interpretation of words and music. The Sportnite demonstration of 1955 included dances around the theme of weather predictions. Happiness and Tranquillity Supercilious Suspension Varsity (L. to R.) : J. Drew, G. Schaefer, D. Duplessis, R. Hanneman. E. Cavanagh, D. Dapolito, J. Scolaro, E. Fittipaldi. OHS Sailor arouses the dormant fans. Junior Varsity (L. to R.) : C. Carlson, J. Bedard, H. Max, C. Lupo. Junior Varsity (L. to R. ): C. Fittipaldi, R. Carlson, J. Guenzel, V. Roswell. TWIRLERS Our very peppy and vivacious cheerleaders are the pride of Oceanside. They are seen at every football and basketball game leading our boys on to victory. Certainly our school spirit is dependent upon our enthusiastic cheerleaders! This year our high-stepping twirlers, under their Advisor, Mr. Haltmaier, provided many minutes of welcome entertainment between halves of our home football games, and took part in many school and community affairs. A highlight of the year was the special classes conducted by a professional instructor wherein our girls learned many new routines. As a finale to the season, a double baton and fire baton routine was performed by our majorette. Barbara Matthei (L. to R.): H. Elphers, J. Stonitsch, M. Arnold, P. Mahland, J. Scarinzi, E. DeMott, E. Kissell, E. Jessup. TENNIS Tennis is looked for as a harbinger of spring. Turning out for the sport are a great many girls who wish to learn the techniques of the game. Climaxing the season is an honor team playday which determines the best girls’ tennis team from the surrounding area. The team lost to Lawrence by 1 point in final sportsday. First Row (L. to R.): N. Acton, B. Henderson, G. Schaefer, Second Row: J. Ruland, D. Dapolito, J. Scolaro, A. Maissl, C. Collins, J. Scarinzi, M. Carman, S. Dunn, J. Sewell, M. Moore, B. Nilsson. FIELD HOCKEY The girls’ field hockey team had two wins and one loss this season. The team attended Saturday morning practices held at Salisbury Field. Many useful techniques were taught to the girls. As a climax to the hockey season the team went to Adelphi College to see the Irish and American Touring teams play their Annual Game. A scramble. VOLLEY BALL Against stiff competition our volleyball honor team won three out of five games on playday. With the large number of girls out for the sport it was difficult to choose the very best to represent our school on honor day. However, the girls chosen proved their skill on that day and won second place. Senior girls outstanding in this year’s competition were: Simone Cromier, Ruth Ann DirkeS, Diana Duplessis, Gerry Essex, Alice Maissl, Helen Meyer, Barbara Matthei, Joan Ruland, and Joy Sewell. Up and over. (L. to R.): H. Meyer, B. Nilsson, S. Dunn, J. Sewell, D. Duplessis, A. Maissl, B. Matthei, E. Cavanagh, S. Cromier, R. Dirkes, A. Quattrocchi, C. Carlson, G. Essex. (L. to R. I: B. Bedell, R. Kowack, M. Vrooman, J. Beaulieu. J. Haag, G. Essex, C. Woltrnan, B. Ravo, E. Kranz. BADMINTON This year our team did a very good job of “chasing the birdie” and completed a successful season. Honor day was held at Lynbrook High School and although the competition was very stiff we managed to win fourth place. Interschool competition with Baldwin, Mepham, Southside and Lawrence resulted in 2 wins and 2 losses. Carol Woltrnan was the team’s outstanding player. Other outstanding players were: Edith Krantz, Beverly Ravo, Beverly Bedell, Jo Ann Haag, Gerry Essex, Peggy Vrooman, and Rosemary Kowack. BOWLING This was the year for bowling. With an experienced team which was determined to win after losing by one pin last year, the Oceanside girls coached by Miss Lewis went out and did just that, coming in in first place over the field of 14 schools. Sixty girls went bowling throughout the season. Interschool competition met 4 wins and 1 loss. Jo-Ann Haag posted high average of 135. Other outstanding members of the team were: Josephine Oliveri, Dorothy Winters, Beverly Ravo, and Vivian Haag. First Row (L. to R.): B. Bedell B. Ravo, L. Kuchinskas, D. Winters, B. Happ. Second Row: D. Giesen, C. Conennier, J. Haag, J. Oliveri, V. Haag. 98 BASKET BALL Girls’ basketball started with weeks of practice followed by a quick series of weeks in competition with other schools. In all, 150 girls participated in the various competitions. Both senior and junior teams won two and lost two. The Honor team, composed of both seniors and juniors, placed second in the annual Sportsday, winning four of five games. Strong guarding plus the sharp shooting of S. Dunn, B. Nilsson and D. Duplessis did the trick. The competitive spirit. First Row (L. to R.): B. Henderson, S. Cromier, J. Sewell, R. Dirkes, M. Carman. Second Row: G. Essex, C. Carlson, C. Collins, J. Guenzel, E. Armband, D. Duplessis. Third Row: J. Dunham, E. Kranz, B. Matthei. A. Maissl, B. Nilsson, S. Dunn. R. Eovino and I. Laversons SOCCER This year there was a revived interest in soccer and the boys came through with the best record thus achieved by any Oceanside soccer team. Under the direction of their capable coach, Mr. Wright and captain, Larry Fritz, the boys worked hard as their record proves. The results were 4 wins, 6 losses, and 1 tie. Oceanside’s team was proud to have on the squad two all-scholastic players, Ralph Eovino at center-half-back and Ivas Laverson full-back. First Row (L. to R.): R. Abele, R. Barrett, J. Klein, M. Mahrs, R. Langdon, H. Altman, L. Fritz. Secorul Row: D. McNeil, W. Hoffman, I. Larversons, S. Levine, R. Eovino, A. Wrzesinski, R. Parks, Mr. Wright. A. Wrzesinski. L. Fritz, R. Langdon First Row (L. to R.): R. Braus, H. App, G. Rose, J. Dannon, W. Fritz, E. Leobowitz, J. Kloffler, E. Woitman; Standing: G. Petrilak, I. Hendersen, E. Reckdenwald, C. Campbell, T. Fenley, R. Barnes, J. Schaefer, T. Ramsden, Coach, Mr. Wright. Coaches: Mr. Poleshuk, Mr. Kelerchian, Mr. Scannella, Mr. Murphy Captains: Paul Wolfrom and Jerry DiGiovanni Oceanside’s football team was still in the rebuilding stage for the 1954 fall season. The team’s overall record was one win and five defeats, hut the team was much better than the record shows. Under Stephen Poleshuk, head coach, and Joseph Scannella, assistant coach, the team opened its season against Great Neck and was beaten 27-6. The team bounced back against Levittown with an 18-0 victory on touchdowns by Bruce Turley, Paul Wolfrom and Tom Broder. This was the first Sailor football victory since the 1952 campaign when they heat Long Beach 14-7. Against Garden City the young and inexperienced Sailor team was romped, and against Malverne they were again beaten 13-8. Two weeks later, the Oceanside team went up against the heavily favored South-Side, Oceanside’s traditional rivals. In that game, co-captain Jerry DiGiovanni returned to action, after being injured early in the season. The Sailors played their finest game of the season only to he beaten 7-0. Throughout the season, the team played well, hut due to their inexperience and size, didn’t fare too well. Seniors on the team who played their last game were: P. Wolfrom, J. DiGiovanni, S. Friedman, R. Nelson, B. Turley, C. Sonnenschein, R. Nelsen, F. Churchill, J. Zullo, R. Wade and D. Venter. 102 First Row (L. to R.): F. O’Conner, T. Fraser, T. Healy, J. Zullo, B. Hastava, S. O’Donnell. D. Venter, P. Wilson, T. Broder, F. Churchill, B. Knoick. Second Row: D. Ficken, J. Maxwell, A. Garro, B. Nelson, F. Bansen, D. Conklin. R. Wade, C. Sonnenschein, D. Mason, A. Vignoni, S. Giennetta. Third Row: Mr. Scannella, B. Turley, P. Popick, Mr. Devivo, S. Freidman, J. DiGiovonni, P. Wolfrom, B. Nelsen, D. Holleman, D. Goodman, Mr. Poleshuk. FOOTBALL Varsity. First Row (L. to R.): S. O’Donnell, P. Wolfrom, J. DiGiovonni, R. Nelsen, Mr. Poleshuk. Second Row: B. Turley, F. Churchill, D. Venter, R. Wade, C. Sonnenschein, J. Zullo, R. Nelson, S. Friedman First Row (L. to R.): M. Petit, B. Hose, G. White, J. Sabine, R. Schroder, F. Ko-wack, H. Kucks. Standing,: V. Macree, D. Sommers. R. Weishurg, A. ProL_J Mr. Murphv. First Row: (L. to R.): A. Wrezinski, R. Barnes, R. Rupp, J. Liebowitz, N. Stilwagen, R. Parks, G. Rose, S. Freidman, D. Fraser; Second Kotv: Mr. Davey, D. Conklin, S. Giennetta, B. Turley, R. Rose, P. Wolfrom, J. Fogelberg, L. Fritz, K. Miller, Mr. Murphy; Third Row: D. Goodman, C. Wyman, D. Cameron, P. Popick, M. Petit, D. Forest, A. Sindaco, E. Reckenwald, J. Klopfer. WRESTLING The Oceanside Wrestling team, under coach Mr. Davies, had one of its finest season’s record of eleven wins and seven losses and took third place in Section One of the South Shore Tournament bowing only to the powerful Mepham and Valley Stream teams. The season started rather dismally as the team dropped its first three matches to Mepham, Lindenhurst, and Levittown. However, from that point the Sailors embarked on a long winning streak taking eight in a row. In most of the eight victories, the team had to overcome a ten or fifteen point deficit to go on to win. In the South Shore Tournament, Oceanside had three champions: Ned Stilwagen, Steve Friedman, and Bob Rose won titles in the 141 class, the 157 lb. class, and the heavyweight class respectively Throughout the regular season the main credit for the team’s success belongs not to any one or two persons but to a joint effort by the whole team. R. Nelsen R. Wotherspoon The Varsity Basketball team, hampered by a definite lack of height, terminated the 1954-55 season with only two victories. Nearing the end of the season, the Sailors showed their greatest determination by whipping nonleague Wantaugh and applying the finishing touches to a strong Levittown team that was fighting for first place. Led by the superb shooting of Ralph Eovino, John Williams, and Bob Nelson, the Oceanside team gave numerous visiting fives a much harder battle than expected. The late season drive of such Juniors as George Angel and Howie Lefkowitz should make next season’s varsity five strong competitors. J. Williams First Row: (L. to R.): C. Forman, B. Nelson, R. Eovino, W. May, B. Levine, R. Wotherspoon; Second Row: J. Sousa, B. Renner, B. Angle, J. Williams, R. Faust, H. Lefkowitz, Mr. Frank Mangiapane, Coach. R. Eovino Standing (L. to R. : F. O’Conner, R. Siegel, A. Prochilo, G. Shelley, J. Schaefer, R. Brauss, Mr. Wright, Coach-, Bottom Row: T. Ramsden, A. Abbey, T. Fenley, C. Thuren. Kneeling (L.to R.): R. Stehle, G. Wilson, H. Allmann, J. McGuire. Standing: Mr. Fetherston, J. Schroepfer, N. Sil-berberg. J. Brown, P. Nicolson, H. Buck, D. Lewis, D. Beck. The 1954-55 season of the varsity rifle team included the following schedule: Valley Stream, Hempstead, Long Beach, Baldwin, Mepham, West Hempstead, Freeport, Lyn-brook and Woodmere. The season of competition began December 2, 1954 and ended, February 1955. The team entered the Nassau County Sectional Tournament placing ten out of seventeen entrants. Top shooters were: Allman, Tesar, McGuire, Schroepfer, Stehle. BOWLING I Kneeling: R. Muzio, G. Neilsen, R. Abele, C. Rothkapf, D. Wiimer, B. Madison; Standing: R. Holleman, R. Braun, M. Olsen, T. Woodward, K. Rojek. Mr. Holleman, Coach. The Oceanside Bowling Team started the season off slowly, floundering in last place for awhile, but then began to climb and even reached the lofty height of third place in the SSAL League standings. The 1954-55 Ocean-side Bowlers were under the capable direction of Mr. Frank Holleran. The high scorers of the team with their scores were: Tom Woodward, 155; Bob Braun, 145; Ken Rojek, 132; Jim Weeks, 152; Marty Olsen, 140; and Dick Holleman, 128. Kneeling (L. to R.): Mr. Holleran, R. Bozek, R. Eovino, B. Nelson, R. Wotherspoon, D. Wilmer, F. Zapp; Standing: T. Kalogris, D. Venter, W. Hoffman, J. Williams, P. Zolin, D. Kuralt, J. Karadenes, H. Buck. BASEBALL Ability plus desire to win were the combined forces which comprised the 1955 baseball squad. This enthusiasm was put to profitable work through the capable leadership of Indoor conditioning. J. Karadenes and R. Eovino. Coach Frank Holleran. With the aid of the eleven returning varsity men and hustling participants, who had developed from the J.V. experience last year, the sailor squad had new depth and bench strength. The team, last season, improved with every performance and continued playing together all through the summer months. The success attained in the summer league so inspired the Oceanside diamond dandies that they had intentions of obtaining nothing less than the sectional championship. Sincerity was the key note in the pre-season conditioning period. With the absence of the customary jovial spirit, the team acquired much valuable baseball technique. Kneeling: |L. to R.): S. Levine, J. Gerber, W. May, T. Woodward, D. Skelly; Standing: T. Kalogris, J. Sousa, R. Barnes, G. Shelley, B. Renner, F. O’Conner, H. Buck. First Row (L. to R.): R. Gilbert, M. Kuralt, R. Nelsen, T. McKee, I. Laversons, R. Krumenacker. L. Milch, J. Sattel, A. Marglin. P. Wolfrom. Second Row: P. Vander Schuyt, F. Fogelberg. R. Holleman, D. Sommers, H. Altman, R. Beckford, T. Healy, R. Schroder, C. Thornton, R. Wade. Standing: R. Parkes, J. DiGiovanni, L. Fritz, P. Wilson, D. Goodman, A. Garro, W. Blair, F. Jackson, H. Lefkowitz. R. Nelsen clearing the bar at six feet. GOLF TRACK Our coach, Mr. Davies, assisted by Mr. Murphy guided our team through an outstanding season. Dominating the high jump and pole-vault were R. Nelson, R. Krumenacker, and I. Loiversons. Outstanding speedsters were J. DiGiovanni, P. Wolfrom, M. Kuralt, R. Parks and R. Hollerman. (L. to R.): S. Magistro. B. Turley, W'. Magistro, R. Barrett, Mr. Wright. April 4 April 16 April 26 May 2 May 9 May 23 SCHEDULE Sewanhaka and Levittown at Oceanside West Hempstead and Oceanside at Lawrence Oceanside and Levittown at Lawrence Sewanhaka and West Hempstead at Oceanside Oceanside and Hempstead at Southside Sewanhaka at Oceanside TENNIS CAPTAINS First Row (L. to R.): R. Feine, R. Hansman, D. Jurist, J. Minikes. SPORTNITE SCHEDULE April 18 Oceanside at Woodmere April 20 Mepham at Oceanside April 25 Malverne at Oceanside April 27 Oceanside at Central May 2 Sewanhaka at Oceanside May 4 Oceanside at Lawrence May 9 Hempstead at Oceanside May 11 Baldwin at Oceanside May 16 Southside at Oceanside White Team (Top to Bottom): S. Dunn, J. Sewell, HI B. Nilsson. D. Behm. Blue Team: J. Drew, D. Duplessis, V. Roswell, J. Siegel. “Sportnite” is an important event in our school year. Since it is dedicated to sportsmanship and good, clean fun, many girls participated. This year the White and Blue teams, under the guidance of Miss Lewis, competed on April 1. Each team was judged on entrance, games, organization, marching, songs and cheers. Senior Advisors: Miss E. Rapp, Mr. S. Poleshuk, Miss M. Sullivan. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Ellen Cavanagh, Secretary; Richard Kuralt, President; Gloria Schaefer, Vice-President-, Sheila Dunn, Treasurer. CONGRATULATIONS! To the Class of 1955 go our wishes for continued success BOARD OF EDUCATION OCEANSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 114 CUrtiss 5-8243 LEON D. DE MATTEIS CchAtructich Cctp. General Contractors and Builders 827 ELMONT ROAD Elmont, L. I. 115 — BEST WISHES — OCEANSIDE LAUNDRY SERVICE RO 6-4941 JIM’S TAXI SERVICE RO 6-5680 We call and delivei Elite Cleaners We operate our own plant 357 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-2303 Thomas C. Fenley GENERAL MAINTENANCE CO. Gasoline Pump and Tank Installations Signs - Licensed Electricians 2785 HARVEY AVENUE Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-3983 ALVERA’S BEAUTY SHOP Permanent Wave Specialists 383 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-0990 VERNAN PRESS PRINTING Letterpress ■ Offset - Halftone - Color Work 208 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. 116 RO 6-0272 Long Island Auto Radiator Co. Complete Auto Radiator Service 2447 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-4417 The New Bootery Shoes For The Entire Family 338 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-0167 HINCK’S DELICATESSEN Salads — Sandwiches Scandinavian Specialties S. S. Pierce Grocery Products 377 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside, N. Y. Anna Hahn Dresses • Hosiery - Lingerie Sportswear ■ Coats 401 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. Compliments of . . . Hart Pharmacy 373 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 4-6030 H. H. Hoffmann H. H. HOFFMANN LUMBER COMPANY LAWSON BOULEVARD Oceanside, L. I., N. Y. 117 RO. 4-6800 B C SERVICE CENTER Road Service Pick Up and Delivery Service Long Beach Road and Castleton Court Oceanside, L. I., New York Rhea Nichols Shoes 267 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, N. Y. 735 Franklin Avenue Garden City, N. Y. RO 6-5464 Anthony’s Hair Stylist Formerly with James McCreery’s 344 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. Compliments of . . . MAHLAND’S Coal and Mason Materials HENRY BUSCH DELICATESSEN 672 MERRICK ROAD OCEANSIDE, N. Y. RO 6-0417 Grabau’s Inc. Garden and Pet Supplies 171 Sunrise Highway Rockville Centre, N. Y. MU 7-0738 J. S. F. Carter CARTER NANSEN CO., INC. 415 Lexington Avenue New York, N. Y RO 4-0400 Ace Auto Parts, Inc. 62 SOUTH LONG BEACH ROAD Rockville Centre, New York RO 6-2951 Johanna Kors, Prop. Arbor Pet Shop All Kinds of Birds - Gold and Tropical Fish All Accessories and Dog Supplies 627 Merrick Road Oceanside, N. Y. 118 RO 6-0079 Ravel TV Services Sales - Service - Manufacturing Vincent Acunto - Electronic Engineer 204 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-9692 Lou’s Smoke Shop 8 South Park Ave. Rockville Centre, N. Y. Front Street Shoe Repair M. SCARINZI,, Prop. 68 N. Village Ave. Rockville Centre, N. Y. RO 6-9614 Mario’s Food Market We Carry a full line of Italian Specialties 241 Atlantic Avenue Oceanside, N. Y. RO 4-6060 McDonald MOTOR SALES CORP. 385 LONG BEACH ROAD Oceanside, New York Compliments of . . . CAMP BAUMANN OCEANSIDE and MERRICK RO 6-4008 Sylvia’s Corset Centre Expert Corsettiers 266 Merrick Rd. Rockville Centre, N. Y. Compliments of . . . Smiles Stores Inc. Oceanside • Westbury - Williston Park RO 6-2287-8-9 LEVIN’S OCEANSIDE PHARMACY Whelan Drug Agency C. Kaufman, Ph G — L. Sherman, Ph G 364 LONG BEACH ROAD Oceanside, N. Y. 119 MA 5-2264-5-6 Richter Kaiser, Inc. Real Estate - Bought, Sold, Managed Travel-tours - Cruises - Resorts Foreign Money - Bought and Sold - Affidavits of Support Income Tax Notarial Services Mortgages - Bought, Sold, Managed Money Orders and Drafts - World-wide Service 166 REMSEN STREET, BORO HALL Brooklyn 1, New York OTTO R. SCHILLER President 36 Fox Avenue Baldwin, L. I. HERMAN J. HAMMEL Vice-President 1 Clark Street Brooklyn, N. Y. 120 DELMA STUDIOS 521 Fifth Avenue New York, N. Y. Our Official Yearbook Photographer Main Office and Laboratory 9 WEST 20th STREET New York 11, N. Y. Telephone: WAtkins 9-1880 121 RO 4-4800 ROY WENTZEL FUEL CO. OIL - 0 - MATIC Oil Burners and Oil Units COAL — FUEL OIL 251 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-4844 The Little Shop Town and Country Clothes 272-A Merrick Road Rockville Centre, N. Y. RO 6-9533 Pasetti’s Luncheonette — Confectionery — Home Made Ice Cream — 365 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-1012 Joseph Drugs Prescriptions Are Our Business 2709 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. Compliments of . . . B O H A C K Long Island's Own Food Markets Long Beach Road Oceanside, N, Y. RO 6-3210 CHWATSKY’S Department Store 369-371 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside, N. Y. RO 1-3800 OCEANSIDE HARDWARE COMPANY Established 1924 414 LONG BEACH ROAD Oceanside, New York 122 RO 6-0804 RO 6-3917 LAKES Laundry Dry Cleaners Cash and Carry 206 LONG BEACH ROAD Oceanside, New York Oceanside Market Wholesale — Retail Fruits ■ Vegetables - Italian Groceries 355 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 4-1958 The Jewel Case, Inc. Handbags - Costume Jewelry Gloves - Accessories 255 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, N. Y. RO 6-3483 TRIANGLE PAINT SHOP Franklin Charge Accounts Invited • Paints and Supplies • Wallpaper (Imported - Domestic) • Walltex and Sanitas 3. Davison Avenue Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-6147 PUBLICATION PRINTERS, INC. Publications ■ Pamphlets - Periodicals For Your Most Eroding Yearbook Requirements... 140 SOUTH LONG BEACH ROAD Rockville Centre, N. Y. RO 6-4366-7 A. W. Jones Awning Co. 458 Long Seach Road Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-0988 Oceanside Meat — Poultry — Delicatessen Strictly Kosher 393 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. Close personal contact with staff and advisor. careful judgment in processing of copy, and expert handling in production to give you a truer graphic reproduction of life at your school BRADBURY. SAYLES. 0 NEILL CO.. INC. 219 EASI 44lh STREET. NEW YORK IL NEW YORK BRANCH OFFICE. 120 MILK SIREEI BOSTON MASS 123 RO 6-4461 RO 6-4455 JANOWSKI’S — Groceries — — Prime Meats — — Vegetables — 342 Long Beach Rd. Oceanside, N. Y. RO 6-9882 ROCKVILLE HOBBYCRAFT, Inc. Toys of Distinction 316 SUNRISE HIGHWAY Rockville Centre, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS -O F- FOOD) STORES i THS GREAT ATLANTIC I PACIFIC TEA CO The KLOSKI Store Misses Accessories - Boys Wear 7 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE Rockville Centre, N. Y. RO 6-2876 Parsons Florist The Garden Spot of Oceanside i4 Lincoln Avenue Oceanside, N. Y. Compliments of . . . KEY CLUB OCEANSIDE HIGH SCHOOL John V. Schaefer Construction Corporation 393 Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y. BA 3-3289 Davis Ethical Pharmacy Prescriptions - Vaporizors Surgical Supplies 59 North Grand Ave. Baldwin, N. Y. W. T. Grant Co. Known for Values 124 16 North Village Ave. Rockville Centre, N. Y. COMPLIMENTS Chin and Lee Company, Inc. 123 - 127 BANK STREET New York 14. N. Y. RO 6-1060 ROCKVILLE GIFT ART GALLERIES Arts - Lamps - Gifts Silverware - Crystal 1 Park Avenue Rockville Centre, N. Y. Roadside Rest Famous for Our: Frankfurters - Hamburgers - Sea Food Long Beach Road Oceanside, N. Y Pioneer 1-5500 J. S. McHUGH, Inc. School Equipment Specialists William Murhall, President 839 STEWART AVENUE Garden City, N. Y. of the OCEANSIDE JUNIOR — SENIOR PARENT — TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION DEE JAY RECORDS 324 SUNRISE HIGHWAY ROckville Centre 4-2525 67 ATLANTIC AVENUE LYnbrook 3-7677 RO 6-5908 HOFFMAN JEWELERS Watches - Gifts - Diamonds 349 LONG BEACH ROAD Oceanside, N. Y. 125 RO 4-9325 Compliments of . . . ARLINGTON MANOR NURSING HOME 272 OCEANSIDE ROAD Oceanside, New York C. C. Hendrickson B. H. Allen, R.N. 126 Director Assistant Director RO 6-2256 ANDREW R. FRITZ ARCHITECT 241 SUNRISE HIGHWAY Rockville Centre, N. Y. RINGS PINS MEDALS CHARMS CUPS PLAQUES TROPHIES excellent design skilled craftsmanship superb quality YOUR CLASS JEWELER DIEGES CLUST oston 17 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK 8, N. Y. providence MANUFACTURING JEWELERS ro 6-9549 RAINBOW DINER 270 LONG BEACH ROAD Oceanside, New York 128 V