Peekskill Military Academy - Reveille Yearbook (Peekskill, NY)

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ALAN STUART MARKOFF 221 Pomeroy St., Peekskill, N. Y. 2 years at P. M. A. Staff Sergeant '52, Varsity Basketball '51, Captain '52, Varsity Tennis '51, Captain '52, Varsity Club '51, '52, Yearbook Staff '52. Al, one of our few town students, proved to be a tremendous asset to our class. A serious and hard working boy like Al is always a welcome addition to any athletic team or other extra-curricular activity. He estab- lished an enviable record in basketball and it was often his uncanny accuracy that kept us in the running. A racket wielder supreme, he played no small part in establishing the victorious record of our recent tennis teams. Al's achievements in academics was equal to those of the best. ln addition to all this, he was one of the best liked cadets on the campus. lt was a familiar sight to see Al walking down Elm Street to school with his books under his arm and a broad smile on his face. Good luck to a grand boy. His friends at P. M. A. are many. DONALD KENN ETH McLEOD 235 Housatonic Ave., Stratford, Conn. 3 years at P. M. A. Corporal '52, J. V. Football '50, '51, Captain '49, J. V. Swimming '50, J. V. Baseball '50, '51, Glee Club '50, '51, '52, Band '50, '51, '52. Mac, one of P. M. A.'s favorite sons, made a good name for himself in the three years he attended our school. He was not only known as the star drummer in the band, but also as the little guy with the great sense of humor. Many people visiting the band's hall'have explained, when they heard the rhythmic sound of tap dancing, that Gene Kelly must be there. When they followed the sound with opened autograph books, they were astonished to find one very gay McLeod. His laugh was infectious and he was the school's greatest weapon for boosting morale. Don loved to take long hikes and often talked of the possibility of walking to Stratford to see Shirley, his big heart throb. Best of luck, Mac, and no matter where you go, don't forget to keep 'em laughing. JOSEPH CARL NEMCHICK 70 Indian Drive, Manchester Conn 3 years at P M A Staff Sergeant '52, Honors1 Varsity Football 51 J V Football 49 50 Varsity Rifie '52, Varsity Club '52, Glee Club '52. For a person who professed not to like P. M. A. food, Joe certainly packed enough of it away. We often wondered whether he ate to live, or lived to eat. Nemmy came by it naturally though because of the prevailing smell of pastry that seemed to follow him around. He was very popular with the boys at school and one of the major reasons for this was his marvelous sense of humor. His boisterous laugh and iust good natured rough and tumble tactics made him a favorite in any group. He extended these tactics to the football field also, to the dismay of our opponents and really did a good iob for our '51 team. Joe, may your dream of owning a chain of bakeries throughout the states come true, but remember not to eat up all the profits. 32

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FRANK GEORGE LYNN 2132 Wallace Ave., Bronx 60, N. Y. V 3 years qt P, M, A- Sergeanf '52, J. V. Football '49, '50, Varsity Basketball '52, J. V. Basket- ball '50, '51, J. V. Baseball '50,r'51, Varsity Club '52, Glee Club '51, '52. Frank was one of the school's bigger assets. Being over six feet tall and weighing at least two hundred pounds, he made an ideal end product of Miss Mac's hard workers in the kitchen. Frank was a great scrapper both athletically and academically and anyone who knew him well would verify how hard he would work to attain a goal, especially aww we.. is .1 if it was to make field goals for tered quite a game and it was him out of commission. He was be found and in our hurried life and chat with Frank for a while, the varsity basketball team. Frank cen- a real fob for the other team to put as genial and placid a boy as could at P. M. A. it was very pleasant to sit even though his company commander did not appreciate his room becoming like Grand Central. Well Frank, here is luck to you in everything you undertake. ISAAC COH EN MANOPLA Calle 74 Carrera 54 No. 7401, Barranquilla, Colombia 6 years at P. M. A. Sergeant '52, Honors 3, Varsity Soccer '51, J. V. Soccer '49, '50, J. V. Baseball '50, '51, Varsity Club '52, Pan-American Club '50, '51, '52. It seems that we have reached the end of the line with the departure of Isaac. He was the last of that famous Manopla family that founded P. M. A. when Peekskill was but a small village. Little Manopla was the spunkiest and most well known of the Latin American boys. When he was on the soccer field he played hard and vehemently, but on the dancing floor Manopla shook to those mambos with every ounce of his 120 pound frame. He left a fine record plus scores of friends who hated to see him depart. Isaac plans to study textile manufacturing and then return to Barranquilla for a long rest in order to regain some of the energy he expelled at P. M. A. JERRY BERNARD MARDER 47 Brookside Road, West Orange, N. J. 3 years at P. M. A. Sergeant '52, High Honors 1, Honors 6, Gold Keys 1, J. V. Basketball '50, Varsity Rifle '51, '52, Varsity Tennis '51, '52, Varsity Club '51, '52, Yearbook, Editor-in-Chief '52, Newspaper Staff '51, Glee Club '52. The boys in the lounge found Jerry a welcome addition to their philo- sophical conversations, and members of the senior class knew him as a true friend and as the one who was responsible for the publication ofgthis yearbook. This book is a testimonial of Jerry's ability. He first distin- guished himself as an able student and then as an active participant in many of the school's extra-curricular activities. lt was his contribution that enabled the rifle team to push the P. M. A. scores to the record breaking standards that we saw this year and last. Spring found Jerry a dependable winner on the varsity tennis team. Outspoken on any subiect with which he was familiar, Jerry always commanded attention for he had a reputation for knowing whereof he spoke. We know that success will be his in unbounded measure. 31 6

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HANOJ HARRY PEREZ Calle 19 Norte, No. 5-46, Barrio Versalles, Cali, Colombia 6 years at P. M. A. Second Lieutenant '52, Honors 1, .Varsity Soccer '51, J. V. Soccer '48, '49, '50, Varsity Lacrosse '52, J. V. Lacrosse '50, '51, Varsity Club '52, Pan- American Club '50, '51, Vice-President '52, Camera Club '48, '49, Stamp Club '48, '49, lf ever one felt downhearted, deiected, or as if the world were about to close in upon him, Harry was the guy to see. His ever-present good naturedness and sense of humor won for him the friendship of all. During his six years at the school, he has starred in soccer-first with the iayvees and then with the varsity. ln addition to holding the rank of lieutenant, Harry has been an ardent member and office holder in the Pan'American Club. We will always remember him for his multitude of jokes and his genial smile. Our wish for Harry is the best of luck, happiness, and health. SAMUEL POSN ER 155-O1 90th Ave., Jamaica 2, N. Y. 4 years at P. M. A. Lt. Colonel '52, Battalion Commander '52, Class President '50, '51, High Honors 1, Honors 4, Varsity Football '49, '50, '51, J. V. Football '48, Varsity Basketball '51, '52, J. V. Basketball '48, Captain '49, Varsity Baseball '49, '50, '51, '52, Varsity Club '49, '50, '51, '52, Yearbook, Business Manager, '52, Newspaper Staff '49, '50, '51, Quill and Scroll '51, '52. When Sam came to P. M. A. in '48, he was iust a little blond boy who had a cheerful smile and a friendly word for everybody. But when the sport seasons rolled around, he proceeded to establish himself as an excellent performer in baseball, football and basketball. As the years progressed and Sam added more and more accomplishments to his long list, his list of friends and admirers lengthened proportionally. Finally Sam reached the end of the long road and was graduated as an all- around athlete, honor student, and leader of the corps. What else need be said but that may P. M. A. have the privilege of graduating more fine boys like Sam. SAUL RETELNY Managua, Nicaragua, C. A. 3 years at P. M. A- First Lieutenant '52, Honors 3, Varsity Soccer '50, '51, J. V. Soccer '49, J. V. Baseball '50, '51, Varsity Club '51, '52, Pan-American Club '49, '50, '51, '52, Camera Club '49, '50, '51. ln the midst of a sombre morning Saul arrived, but immediately bright- ened up the P. M. A. scene. After mastering the difficult English language, Saul became quite a scholar. Although participating in numerous athletic activities, his outstanding sport, as you may guess, was that fascinating game known as soccer. One occasionally noticed the deep longing in his eyes for his native land, but soon this melancholia was dispelled as the musical notes of the Pan-American Club echoed in his ears. In reference to his military ability, Saul attained the summit. He was commissioned as a second liteutenant in the cadet corps and surrounded his name with a myriad of achievements. The foundation on which Saul will construct his future will be nothing but secure, for this foundation is based on his friendliness, personal warmth, and exceptional ability. 33