Pleasantville High School - Green Quill Yearbook (Pleasantville, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1941 volume:

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Mott. 3 The Green Quill Staff Editor Assistant Editor Literary Staff Editor Staff Advertising Staff Editor Staff I U Lyn '-' f' Business Staff Art Photography Editor Staff Circulation Manager Faculty Advisors 4 Shernian Laire Robert Foland Jean Copeland Bertha DeLcon Jack Hockman Carl Ketcham Betsy Winzeler Mary Costantino Ruth Walton Collin Barnett Gloria Grano Frank Roberts Charles Leonard George Mikkelsen Many Ann Rosebury Mary jane Wilson Louise Hitcho Edith Todd Santina Celona Collin Barnett Ruth Walton Bob Foland Virginia Mead ltlary Ann Rosebury Betty Mansfield Hazel Bartlett Angelina Cundari Mary Constantino Betsy Winzeler Jack Mockman Jean Copeland Virginia Waterbury Margaret Ruane Richard Williams James Stowe Betsy Winzeler Mrs. Norman Vaughn Miss iwafiam M. Pittman FACULTY NYS supnfsfl Q .fs new i-ik lk . . . ., t. .. t ,. . . t., . . . ,X,. g3gxf:L4.k.,5-mm-g,1gf TMA 'Q is ' l Q n'i 1 v M . 'Sf S, MM S -as it.. I- -we-ir , mixers Q.,,,sftm.1f.p,0Q, lst row, left to right: Miss Nulty, Miss Cleland, Miss Roberts, Miss Esker, Miss Mclntosh, Mr. Clough, Miss Olsen, Miss Bessette, Mrs. Lang, Miss Mac- farlane, Mrs. Selle. 2nd row: Miss Case, Mrs. Vaughn, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Fuller, Mr. Linck Mr. Thorpe, Mr. Bucher, Miss Livezey, Miss Walton. 3rd row: Mr. Selle, Mr. Kelsey, ,Mr. Franklin, Mr. Pratt, Mr. Gallant Mr. Grosvenor, Mr. Fredericks, Mr. Fossum. MNN 5 MR. HUBERT MOTT ,gs MR. JOHN FULLER 'S' MRS. NORMAN VAUGHN SENIOR ADVISORS 6 MR. CARLTON CLOUGH MISS CAROLYN CASE MISS MARGARET ECKER S cv' vw Q ,4 QW .Vi fM0fff 4,9 M335 For two years Jim, he represented P. H. S. ident of Class 3-4. u FRANK ROBERTS, Vire Pr-fridenf Frank seems to go in for being vice-president of his various groups and clubs. Plus being, a right good student, he's a regular giant on the basketball floor. ,,- V Vice-president, Senior, Hi-Y, General Organ- ization, Model Airplane Club, Varsity Basketball. ef CBJ DOROTHY FRENCH, Serrelary Although Dot is active in several different fields in high school, she is best known as '41's cheery cheer-leading captain. VVe seniors know her more intimately as our delightful, competent secretary. Gamma Rho 2-3-4, Home Room secretary 1, President 3, Class Secretary 4, Honor Teams: Vol- leyball, Ping Pong, Field Hockey, Alunmi Com- mittee 2-3, Glee Club 2-3-4, Cheer Leading 3-4. SENIOR OFFICERS JAMES ROBERTSON. P,-miami as President of Junior and Senior classes, has put all his energy into the suc- cessful running of the class of 1940-41. Last year at Boys' State. Hi-Y, Football, General Science Club, Pres- 7Mf ' LLER, Trearurer Kurt is one of the liveliest of live wires around school. His pleasing personality and good looks have had a great effect on the number of activities he has so splendidly participated in. Home-room Pres. 1-2, Band I-2-3-4, Hockey, Science Club, Orchestra, Basketball, Football, Glec Club 3-4, Treas. of Class 2-3-4. 8 M if l HARRIETT ACKERMAN No finer scholar can be had than Harriett. Far from being lazy, and very eager to learn, she has reaped excellent marks and a good deal of valuable knowledge. However, she's as fun loving as the rest of the class. Knitting Club 3-4, Glee Club, Soft Ball, Volley Ball, Basketball, Classical Club, Red Cross, lntcr- national Club. DREYV ALLEN Une would hardly know Drew is around, he is so quiet. However, he's a regular fellow, and per- haps the best monitor in the school. Stamp Club, lylonitor, Publicity and Ticket X Committee for the Mikado. LEE AUBEL The quieter of the Aubel duo Lee has never- theless proven himself a willing worker for the betterment of the class and its funds. No one could have done more toward making our Senior Sports Dance so successful than Lee, who ohtained the necessary popular records. Monitor, Current Events Club, Presitlentg Home-room Constitutional Committee, Senior Class Sports Dance and Hot Dog Concessions Commit- tees. COLLIN BARNETT The boy with the happiest grin, the reddest hair, and personality plus, is Collin. Whenever the class needs errands run, he and his red Pontiac are always ready for prompt service. General Science Club, Homeroom Sec., Current Events Club, Glee Club, Green Quill. 9 fi' Shirley has often been active in the class of ,4I. She has been a competent and reliable representative on committees and always an excellent as well as popular member of the class. Basketball, Homeroom President 2, Homeroom Treasurer 3, .Alumni Committee 2-3, Red Cross Club 2-3-4, Big Sister Tea Committee. A fondness for animals, sports, and the violin W seems to keep Lily out of mischief. At one time her Af pet monkey saved her life by warning her, in the E9 G middle of the night, that the house was on fire. K! Hockey 1-2-3,Basketball 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1- M'-XX 2-3, Green Lantern 3, Ping Pong 3-4, Social Club, HAZEL BARTLETT The class of 1941 didn't take long to notice Hazel's sparkling eyes and shining black hair, when she came to P'ville last year, and like them. The Green Quill certainly couldn't have gotten along without her typing work. Assembly Council, Green Quill. IUFW SAL CANGELOSI We are all conscious of Sal's deft, concise move- ments on the basketball floor. Yet, basketball is by no means his only accomplishment, for he has taken an active interest in all other sports. Basketball I-2-3-4, Ping Pong 1-2, Boxing I-2- 3-4, Golf 1, Dance Club 1. 38 tv' fix Q F 4 .ii .ff 'CB ABRAHAIVI CLARK jolly Abe is one student who believes in Fran- klin's theory, that one should rise early and enjoy more daylight hours. We've heard from authentic sources, that Abe is an extremely early riser.i We wonder how he does it. Indoor Sport Club, Mikado Ticket Committee. SANTINA CELUNA Sandy, ace business student, has been such a live wire during her high school career that we must dispense with preliminaries and plunge into her record. ' Glee Club, Dance Club, Leaders Club 2-3-4, Legislature, lwonitor, Green Quill, Green Lantern, Business Manager, Assembly Committee, Alumni Co ittee, asketbigiv rosse. ff,-,W ., HELEN COLDXVELL Helen is the cute little actress of our class. Her flirtatious buoyancy led to eventual portrayal ofthe title role of Dulcy in 1940. A very fine job she did, too. Thespian Club, 'Glee Club, Basketball, Big Sis- ter Tea Committee. JEAN COPELAND A welcome smile and a New England drawl .... these two features immediately suggest Jean. Fol- lowing in the footsteps of her brother, she has done well in the many activities she has engaged in, and has shown fine cooperation to her class. Glec' Club I-2-3-4, Orchestra I-2-3, Cheer Leading 2-3-4, Dramatic Club 1, Hockey Honor Team 4, All-sports, Green Lantern 3-4, Gamma Rho, 2-3-4, Monitor 1-,-4, Assembly Council 3-4. 11 'Cx it-QQ :fmt ,pf g., .fl MARY COSTANTINO Mary is one of our class' liveliest athletes. How-W ever, her vitality and spirit have not been confined solely to the basketball court, for she has belonged to seven organizations during the last four years. Basketball 1-2-3-4, Leaders' Club 2-3-4, As- sembly Council, Monitor, Dance Club, G. C. Coun- , cil, Baseball, Volleyball, Chairman Senior Class Candy Concession. EVERETTE COWAN Ev, undoubtedly P. H. S.' champion skater, is also one of the most popular and good natured of fellows. As for his p deniiable. Varsity Hockey Team, President Home-room 3, Glee Club. Ml wr' fs WW JAMES CORSI VVe believe jimmy to be one of our best natured colleagues. As for his ability as an accordionist, he is unsurpassed at P. H. S. He modestly claims to be a member of the Glee Club, Hi-Y. 9225? ug nose, its rarity is un- VENCE CRISTAFOLO A Vence is a modest girl, with a pleasing manner. Although shy, she has many friends who prize her friendship highly. She is a fine scholar. Dance Club 1, Archery x-2-3-4. 12 gs... Rim ROSE CUNDARI f Rose, an active participant in sports, has been on several honor teams. There can be no doubt that she is one of our outstanding athletes. ANGELINA CUNDARI Angelina, better known as Angie'i to everyone, is as amiable a sort of person as anyone in P. H. S. She, too, is very athletic. Glee Club I-2, Leaders Club I-2-3, Treasurer Leaders Club 1, Head of Refreshment Committee for Senior Class 1, Committee of Candy Conces- sion 1, Basketball I-2-3-4, Basketball Honor Team 4, Volleyball I-2-3, Volleyball Honor Team 4, Hockey 1, Ping Pong 4, Archery 1-2, Archery Honor Team 4, Baseball I-2-3-4. , in ,pal iiiijflj Basketball 4, Basketball honor team 4, Volley- ball I'2-3, Baseball 2, Dancing Club 1. GLORIA CUNDARY Gloria's interest seems to be centered mainly on the Thespian activities. Perhaps one day we shall see her behind the footlights. She does not, however, concentrate all her energies in the above mentioned direction. Thespian Club I-2-3, Glee Club I-2, High School Play 1, Time-lightens Drama Club, Home room basketball 1-2, Red Cross Club 1, Library Club 1. ROSE DE BELLA Rose, Q Q , Q modest person, takes a great interest in Archery. We have no doubt that if she should choose to become a secretary, she would be a good one, as her work for Miss Case has proven. Dancing Club 1, Archery 1-2-3-4. 13 ,vs ww iw 64- ROBERT DEFEIS Bob first met the approval of the student body, when he led the smashing drives of the Green and VVh,ite in his final year of football. However, he doesn't stick to football and basketball, for he's been a homeroom president and a valuable member of the class. Football I-2-3-4, Homeroom Pres. I-2, Basket- ball 1-2-3-4, Dance Club. CONSTANCE DEGNON Perhaps if one were asked to name Connie's most outstanding characteristics, they would im- mediatelyiburst forth with friendly and good natur- ed. Connie is popular, a wonderful cooperator, and an all-around good sport. I Green Lantern, Camera Club, Art Club, Thes- pian Club. BERTHA ANN DELEON Buffy after combining her good looks and brains, has emerged from four years of work and play, a great success. As a journalist, liberal in mimi and ellicient in work, she has edited the green Lantern to a greater excellence. Gamma Rho 2-3-4, Green Lantern I-2-3-4, Glee Club 3-4, Forum Club, Assembly Council 3-4, Home-room President 3, Alumni Committee, Stu- dent Government 2-3, Monitor, Archery, Basket- ball, Bowling, Latin Sight-reading Contest. RAYMOND FATEGONI Ray, quiet and self-effacing, has'for four years been an outstandingly active member of the Student Government. He has a friendly grin and a high scholastic average. Student Government, Stamp Club, Basketball, Handball. 14 ALBERT FELLONVS for himself. EDVVIN FELLOXVS It is a known fact, to the members of the Hob- by Club, but not to outsiders, that Ed is the club's founder and President. This is quite an achieve- ment for one who came to Pleasantville High in his third year. Hobby Club, lNIodel Airplane Club, President of Home-room 3. ' GRACE FIELDER Grace, ,as one of our best students, has upheld the high scholastic rating of P. H. S. nobly. Al- though quiet and unassuming, she has not been a do-nothing. Aside from her scholastic achievements, she has distinguished herself in the following activi- ties. Library Club I-2-3-45 2 years treasurer, 1 year secretary, Reading Club, Basketball, Badminton. ROBERT FOLAND Standing Committee. I '75 H... J A new comer to Pleasantville last year Al has as is to be expected, been less active in extra cur ricular activities than some However being 1 friendly happy-go-lucky-chap he has won a place Camera Club 3, Model Club 4 Bob hasn't been with us much more than 1 tear but his dancing certainly caught our ex es especially the Lindy. We can't forget to mention his ability as an Assistant Editor of the Green Quill eith r Hobby Club, Cheerleading Glee Club Senior me 'KPN New MARICN GOLD While Marion only entered PHS in her Junior year, she has become an active participant in all school activities. As a committee member she is exceptional. Green Lantern,.Gleg Club' 3-4, The 'ian Club, Basketball. vu 'harm ,::' E C THERESA FULCO Theresa is one of the most cheerful persons we have had in our class. She's always smiling even when things seem the blackest. Certainly she is the perfect type for a good sports woman. Archery l-2, Badminton 1-2, Ping Pong 1-2, Dance Club 1, Leaders Club 1-2, Bowling Culb I-2, Glee Club 1-2. 1-..., Q BVWAU- GLORIA GRANO The title of Typical Sweater Girl could easily be awarded to Gloria. She has so many sweat- ers that it is hard to believe she has had time and perseverance to knit them all. Knitting Club 3, Basketball 2-3, Home-room Vice-president 3, Glee Club, Archery, Classical Club, Wesleyan publicity Committee. XUYXIL QFQNQ ALICE GUION Alice, better known as Shorty, came out be- fore the public eye this year, as an excellent between class monitor chairman. VVe wonder if she ever frightened anyone when threatening them with a summons. Gamma Rho 3-4, Leaders Club 3-4, Monitor, Hockey 1-2-3-4, Badminton 1-2-3-4. 16 ALBERT HAMMERLE Al .seems to have spent his time singing and acting, although he has belonged to various other types of clubs. As an actor he invariably panics the audience. I'hespian Club, High School Play 2-3-4, Glec Club, Gem1an Club. l A l i EDWIN HARRISCN This year P. H. S. welcomed Ed into its re- alms. A friend described him as being a nice fel- low especially liked by the girls. c. QQ.. SUSAN HAVILAND We hear little from Sue verbally, but during her four years in the P. H. S., she has been an active member in extra curricular activities. Basketball 1-2-3-4, During Class Monitor. ROY HENRY :3'f 1 Tall, lanky Roy must have been predestined for the career of a varsity man in the line of sports. In all the major sports he has been up in front taking bows as a player of basketball, baseball and football. Basketball, Football, Baseball. 17 54' AU - j t . . UV, :MJ W it 'Ji- ,41 ,- A ,fc Y! ,aff-L I JACK HOCKBIAN Jack is one of our more serious fellows, and a l , --' E L Y ,,,Yv0!lntf WM LOUISE HITCHO VM YVe've always known that Louise could act, but she made us prouder of her than ever, when she portrayed the heroine in the annual high school play, The Late Christopher Bean. No finer per- formance has ever been given. Homeroom Pres., Vice-Pres., Sec.g Pres. of As- sembly Council, Thespian Club, Glee Club, Library Club, Reading Club, Basketball. mathematician really worthy of the name. His particular contribution to the Senior class was being chairman of the VVesleyan Concert Ticket Comittee. Student Government, Home Room President, General Organization, hiodel Building Club I, House Chairman llIikado. MARY HOLMES It is true that lllary has been here in Pleasant- ville only a year, but the slice of popularity that she has cut for herself, is remarkably large. She has also stepped into third place in the race of scholastic marks. Basketball, VVesleyan Concert Publicity Commit- tee Chairman. RUSSELL HOLMES H i-Y. 'Pos f-lollYl9S Y 18 Rus definitely thinks that 'Athree's a crowd . However, he's a swell fellow and well liked. Scholastically he is among the first twenty-six. ALBERT HOMMEL Bud has, for the past year, been a leading participant in sports here in Pleasantville. He play- ed outstanding football and excellent basketball, upholding the sports honor of the Senior Class. Track, Boxing, Basketball I-2-3-4, Football 4. ,fO-' 290 . . X W HELEN IWANECTZ One of the few students capable of taking three years of language, in 2 years, is Helen. When the Assembly Committee had its Information Please program last year, Helen submitted one hundred five questions to be used. Knitting Club 2-3-4, Basketball. samqsaubmwssf, EDNA JUAN Edna is a member of the execut staff of the Glee Club, although she only joined the Glee Club last year. It seems that Ande doesn't believe that three's a crowd. Scribblers Club, Dance Club, Green Lantern Glee Club, Monitor, Basketball 1-2-3, Archery 1-2 CARL KETCHAM Our class may well be proud of Carl, a genius, especially in the writing of poetry. Quiet and re- served, he still is interested and active in many of P.H.S.'s activities. We hear he's also somewhat of an authority on the subject of Gilbert and Sul- livan operettas. Band 1, Orchestra 1-2-3-4, Glee Club 2-3-4, Originator of 'fPoet's Corner in the Green Lant- ern, Hi-Y 3-4. Q:-I 19 HOWARD KOENIG Howard has been an outstanding member of the 1941 graduating class, because of his fine leader- ship and ability to organize a smooth running Stu- dent Government. Student Gov't I-2-3-4, Stamp Club, Baseball, Thespian Club. DAVID LACHENBRUCH Dave, the man with the air-conditioned auto- mobile, is undeniably one of the most ingenious busi- ness men that Pleasantville High has ever had the honor to claim. He has almost always had some new idea for bettering his financial status. Airplane Club, German Club, Hi-Y, G. O. Council 2-3-4, G. O. Police 2-3-4. THOMAS KNOWLTON Tommy, one of the grandest fellows in the class, is truly a second Henry Aldrich having a life of ups and downs. In math and science few excel him. German Club, Photography Club, Classical Club, Band I-2-3-4, Basketball, Football, Orches- tra, Wrestling, Chairman of Christmas Card Com- mittee. SHERMAN LAIRE Our very able Editor has for his hobby, swing. It's not surprising to know that he has played a hot sax and clarinet with several swing bands during his high school years. Band I-2-3-4, Orchestra, Hi-Y, Hockey, Home- room Pres., Legislature 3, One Act Play Contest, Band, General Manager, Student Leader. 20 'VM QW VIRGINIA LARSON i Luncheon Club. CHARLES LEONARD Charlie has, for the past three years, punncd his way into the hearts of many of his present friends. As a Sophomore, newly arrived from Briar- cliff, he thought P. H. S. a horribly tremendous place, but soon romped happily through its halls. Thespian Club 2, Football 3, Baseball 2, Bask- et-ball 2, Camera Club, Committee for Christmas Dance 3, Sophomore Alumni and Christmas Cards. FRANK LQTURCO Turkey, from his freshman year on, has been an ardent sport fan. However, he wasn't satisfied to sit on the sidelines and watch. On the contrary he's among the best of our athletes. Varsity Football 2-3-4, Baseball, Basketball, Varsity Club, Hi-Y, Homeroom Pres. if ERRIS MAIKOFFSKIE ern I. 21 Since Virginia's first appearance in Pleasant ville as a freshman, she has become Olltifllldlllg, as a commercial student. Both her looks 'ind pcm n ality should lead her high on the road to -.utces-. in business or anything else Homeroom Treas. 1 2 3 Knitting Club Archery 3-4, Thespian Club 3 4 Glee Lluh . Ferris believes in doing a few things each year and doing them well, and while he does not asp re Q to go on the stage, he is an accomplished actor i International and Thespian Clubs I Classical Club 1-2, between-class monitor I 2 High School MP Play I-2, Associate Alumni Editor of Green Lant VERNA MALONE Verna seems to be very interested in singing. She belongs to the Glee Club, and in the past was the lovely, blonde soloist of an assembly program. Thespian Club I-2-3, Hockey l-2-3, Basketball 1-2, Glee Club 2-4, Archery 4. BETTY NIANSFIELD 'lf Betty is at all interested in costuming, she should go into the business. Her work on the l'Mi- kado costuming committee was exceedingly fine. Green Quill, Mikado ' stum'ng Committee. o ,QW PAUL MANVILLE Few of us know that Paul's specialty is in the ' mechanical field. For a hobby, he cuts various stones into jewelry with one of his machines. Band, Student Government, lwodel Club, LAUREN Mc CABE No swing fan could be more ardent than Skip- py g she spends the greater part of her time listen- ing to the latest tunes and beating out the latest dances. Incidentally, her hands are more beautiful than any possessed in these parts. Thespian Club 4, Christmas Play 4, Glec Club I-2-3-4, Current Events Club. 22 VIRGINIA MEADE Perseverance and a good business head are Gin- ny's finest contributions to our class. Whenever tickets or adds are to sold, she's one of our best saleswomen. Green Quill, Monitor 3-4, General Science Cl'ub, Basketball. JOSEPH MEISNER Joe's interest seems to lie mainly in the field of music. He has been in the band since his Freshman year, in the orchestra since being a Sophomore, and this year is a member of the Melodies Club. Chess Club x, Melodies Club 4, Band I-2-3-4. Qrchestra 2-3-4, Intramural Sports 3-4. GLORIA METZ For Honor Team Honors, Gloria places at the head of the list. Her energy and vitality have stood her in good stead. Evidently she liked, to rank first in everything for she places among the first twenty- five in the class scholastically. Honor Hockey Team, Baseball Honor T cam, Volleyball Honor Team, Bowling Honor Team, and Baseball. GEORGE MIKKELSON George is probably best known for his cheerful greetings received when one walks through the corridors of P. H. S. As an industrious member of the band, an active 'Hi-Yian, not to mention a lively debator in our Senior Class meetings, George is unsurpassed. Dance and Sports' Club 1, Student Govern- ment 2, Camera Club 2, Home Room Treasurer 2, Basketball 2-3 Band 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 2-3-4. 23 PATRICIA ANN MILLER Every time we see Pat, she's doing something in the Dramatics line. This time it's as a director in the One Act Play Contest. She deserves .every success. Assembly Council, Thespian Club 1-2-3-4, Bask- etball, Glee Club, Orchestra l-2-3-4, High School Play. CHARLES MUCRLER How sad it is that winter is not always with Charlie, for skating is one of his favorite past times. However, the seasons don't seem to bother him, as he's always alert to find something interesting to do, no matter what the weather. Baseball, Basketball, Football. FLORENCE O'BRIEN When you see a quiet but fun-loving girl in the halls, she probably is Florence. Flo is the type of girl that spreads her abilities over a great many fields, doing each thing well. -Basketball, Glee Club, Library Club, Noon hour Monitor, Several class committees. RAYMOND O'BRIEN Although Ray is the class' chief believer that fun is the spice of life, we find him to be one of the most well-informed on a 'variety of subjects. Possessing charm and good looks he is popular with many. Orchestra, Band 1-2, President of Sophomore Class, Vice-President of the Junior Class, Vice- President of G. 0.3 Glee Club, Hi-Y. 24 FRED O'CONNOR Fred has successfully tried his hand in many dif- ferent activities from dramatics to sports. NVhen only a freshman, he had one of the leads in the Christmas Play. Vice-president of Home-room I, Thcspizm Club I, Basketball, Art Club President: DUNCAN OLMSTEAD Duncan is both a scholar and an athlete. In the line of sports his specialty is ice hockey, while in school he spends his time on the honor roll. Hockey, Home-room Pres. 4 HAZEL OHRLE Q Hazel is probably the quietest, but most out- standing executive in our class. There is hardly an official post she has not occupied. As for her scholastic rating, she ranks number None . Secretary of G. O., Classical Club, Hockey, Basketball, Red Cross, Home-room President, Vice- president, and Secretary, Glee Club, German Club, Dance Club and Secretary of Junior Class. ' WILLIAM PANZARINO Bill, one of our best scholars, honor roll every single time, plans to study medicine. We think he haslalready read everything on the subject that he could possibly find. His P. H. S. extra-curricular work consists of: Student Government Legislature, General Science Club, German Club, Varsity 9 Home-room, Basketball, President of homegoomra. QD N Xanax LS? ' m we 2 5 '-if 7-Zami EARLE PARSONS, Jr. Earle has always been the class' most energetic member, not to mention that, with an ever-ready smile and enthusiasm, he has won a place for him- self on the executive board of the Student Govern- 'ment since 1938. Student 'Government, Football 3-4, Nature Club, Basketball 2-3. eo-50 ANNA PLACONA Gay Anna has won a place in I94l,S hall of fame for her overly successful work as a refresh- ment saleslady at the football games. Her sparkle and zest were irresistible. Glee Club 3-4, Thespian 1-3, Basketball 1-2, Costuming, One-Act Plays, Christmas Cantata, Mikado , and Candy Concessions. MARY REDA There's no question that Mary is unafraid of work, especially in difficult studies. Mary has been one of our super saleswomen. She has also pjartici- pated in other activities. Knitting Club 1, Indoor Sports Club I. BETTY REID As her father is connected with the radio sta- tion WOR, Betty has certainly had a chance to become thoroughly acquainted with the radio world and its celebrities. She really is an authority, as far as P. H. S. is concerned. Glee Club, Thespian Club President, Alumni Committee, Student Government, Assembly Coun- dl 26 'kk JAMES RETTIE Among the boys, Jim ranks public salesman number Hone. His conscientious work as a paper boy has earned him two trips to Washington al- ready. Flag Salute Assemblies 3-4, Stamp Club, Band I-2-3-4, One Act Plays 3, Glee Club, Basketball Manager 4, Melody Club, Monitor. JOHN RISLEY Although we don't hear much from John, he can certainly make things hum on his trapping ex- peditions. He is somewhat of an authority on trap- , ping, curing and disposing of pelts. Stamp Club, One Act Plays, Student Govern- mem Assembly Scout Salute. PAUL RIZZO Our ace bowler is Paul. As a member of an ' athletic family, he chose bowling as a hobby. Often one may find him at the bowling alley either play- ing the game or working as a pin boy. Boxing, Monitor, Cheerleading, Intramurals, Basketball. BETTE .ROMAINE Bette is one of the class' most glamorous girls. She looks exceedingly well in sophisticated turbans and dropping coiffures. Basketball 1, Knitting Club 1, Art Club 1, Thespian Club 1, Home-room secretarv I. 27 MARGARET RUANE Rooney's efficiency has been proven to us time and time again by her work on and as chair- man of numerous committees, and for Miss Live- zey. Incidentally, she intends to take up physical education. All sports, Leaders Club, Vice-Pres., Year-book, Senior Standing Committee, Wesleyan Committee, Student Gov't, Alumni Committee. THOMAS RUANE Tommy is one of the many Irishmen who make friends easily and keep them. For the class he is as willing as anything to carry his share. MARY ANNE ROSEBURY Mary Anne is truly one of our most talented actresses. Besides taking part in at least four as- sembly plays, she was cast in the High School Play her second and third year. Will we, some day, see her name in lights? Thespian Club I-2-3-42 Glee Club 1-2-3-4: Big Sister Tea Committee. - MILDRED RUBIN Mildred is a business student, an athlete, and an inveterate club joiner, and even an executive at times. Few can boast of such a wide range of interests. Class Hockey, Basketball, and Baseball I-2-3-4,, Bowling 1-2, Social Lunch Club I, Presidentg Glee Club I-2-3-4, Red Cross, International and Current Events Clubs 1, Student Government Legislature I, Between-class monitor 1-3, Home-room vice- president 1. 28 PHILIP SCI-IMALING Acording to the consensus of opinion, Phil is the handsomest, yet sleepiest member of the class. His eagerness for rest caught up with him when he was unintentionally locked in a trunk while resting between acts of the Mikado. Glee Club 4. MARGARET SCHRADER Margaret, in the three and one half years she has been with us, has put every bit of enthusiasm into al.l she has undertaken. With her pep and extremely friendly manner, she has attracted many friends. Glee Club 3-4, Cheerleading 2-3, Ping Pong, Basketball, Knitting Club, Home-room Secretary, House Chairman Christmas Cantata. PATRICIA SCHVVEINFEST Pat is one of our girls who is happiest when participating in athletics. Few, we can truthfully say, can equal her softball technique. Basketball, Volleyball, Checker Club, lj Glee V l Club, 4. N' 0 N- flex Sd x - Sumot EDITH SCOVA Edith is a jovial sort of person with Aan equally jovial smile. During her four years in high school, she has been on:- The legislature, Thespian Club I-2, Noon hour monitor 1-2-3, Knitting Club I-2, During Class monitor 1, Girls Reading Club 1. 29 LOUIS SFAMURRI The Iaurels for the best mounting and hand- ball playing should certainly go to Louis. lvlany times his enthusiasm in home-room meetings has been unsurpassed. lt seems that his favorite occupa- tion is managing varsity teams. International Club, Nlodel Aircraft Club, Man- ager of Basketball, Baseball, Student Government 3'4- EDNVARD SIEISER Ed felt he'd rather we didn't say anything about him for this book, but we just couldn't leave him out. He is an extremely fine dancer, a fact which pleases the girls, as a business student he is excel- lent. f. n K' .f I JAMES SMITH Tall, smiling Jim seems to be the students' choice when it comes to handling their money. As President of the Gi O., he has fulfilled his task nobly. President of home-room I, Basketball 1-2, Science Club, Band I-2-3-4, Green Lantern 1-2, G. O. 2-3-4, School Play 2-3, Photography Club 2-3, Hi-Y 3-4, Glee Club 3. EDXVARD STEPI-IENSON Here is one of the happiest of Students. As he is almost always gay, it is hard to make Ed serious. Rumor has it that he is extremely socially inclined. Boxing, Basketball, Dance Club. 30 ma H.Z+ CAT. f' JAMES STOWE At any hour, Jim can be seen, peeking from behind a chair or door, taking pictures for this book. The results seem to be very good. 95744 Ame : i CLARA TAYLOR Clara is very interested in dancing. Many a time she can be seen tripping the light fantastic on 0 the dance floor with a certain young man. HOWARD STEPHENSON Howard is sincerely the class' promptest mem- ber. Every morning early, one can find him enter- ing the doors of P. H. S. Cmay we sayl? eager for work. Basketball, Wrestling, Handball. h 'O LATHAM THATCHER Beware! Latham is the school's crack marks- man. He specializes in hunting the beasts of the woods, however, not his fellowmen. ln school he is a marvelous mathematician. 31 Z lf J' Q45 fe-'X JAMES TROWBRIDGE Jim, undoubtedly holds in l94I'S class. He is one of the most obliging red- headed boys anywhere, especially when we consider his kindness in playing the records for most of the sports dances this year. Band I-2-3-4, Science Club, Glee Club, Stage Crew. MARIE NVALSH Marie's poise and quiet m nerisms have see - ed to make her appear more g -up than f of the rest of us. Since she i a in ,a b ' ess YV course, perhaps she ar f. I Knitting Club u n Eve X ,wi ' 'WA ' 'O W gi. fs FO EDI'I H TODD O X0 Edith is one of those people who has succeeded in doing many things well, especially in sports. Her enthusiasm as a cheerleader in her Junior and Senior years never once slackened. Leaders Club 2-3-4, Pres. 45 Social Lunch Club 2-3, Pres. 35 Glee Club, Dance Club, Basketball Honor Team 2-3-4, Monitor, Cheerleading 3-4, Ping Pong, Baseball, Capt., Hockey Honor Team. the tallest boy title ecre,t- Q I If .1 VIRGINIA WATERBURY Ginny has made the class of 1941 very proud f her, because of her versatility. As an artist, she designed the dividers for the Green Quill, as a play director, she won the cup for the best directing job last year in the One Act Play Contest. Gamma Rho, Pres., Senior Standing Commit- tee, Alumni Committee, Thespian Club, Sec., Green Quill, Wesleyan Glee Club Committee, Jr. Prom Committee. 32 J-Qogy U Gfcfo 19 Ski. h ETHEL WILLIAMS Ethel is probably best known as the pretty cheerleader with the long blonde hair. Her future looks bright with those assets plus business training. Leaders Club 3-4, Social Lunch Club, Dance Club, Homeroom Sec., Cheerleading. SEMA WLMWMLJ Q C RICHARD WILLIAMS Dick is extremely interested in photography, and is often seen around school taking candid shots for the Year Book. La, MARY JANE WILSON One of the finest pieces of work as Vice-I'rcs- ident and Secretary of the Student Government has been done by Mary Jane. We had to laugh, l though, when she received a summons. , Hockey, Social Lunch Club, Monitor 3-4. if MAXINE 'EDWARDS We were happy indeed to welcome Maxine into the class, in .March, 1941. We're only sorry that she was not with us longer. , 9155, ,I fLfL,64' V4.4 V4 Mmkf wwf. igaaatf 33 BETSY WINZELER RUTH WALTON Ruffus' never ending supply of energy has been a source of wonderment to us. Her versatility on the dance floor, and vitality as a cheerleader at the football and basketball games, only serve to increase our admiration. i Glee Club 2-3-4, Gamma Rho 3-4, Tcras.g Dance Club, German Club, Basketball, Current Events Club, Hockey, Cheerleading, Alumni Com- mittee. Girl: Marie Walsh Dorothy French Hazel Ohrle Mary Ann Rosebury Hazel Ohrle Helen Coldwell Ethel Williams Edith Todd Virginia Larsen Ruth Walton Hazel Ohrle Louise Hitcho Ruth Walton Ethel Williams Dorothy French Hazel Bartlett Margaret Ruane SENIOR MIRROR Best Looking N icest Personality Most Likely to Succeed Best Dressed Busiest Dizziest Best Dancer Best Athlete Best Figure Most Popular Most Intelligent Class ,Actors Best Natured Cutest Best All-Around Nicest Smile Done Most for Class 34 Here is one of the class' smartest dressers. Al- though gay and petite she is the. Glee Clubfs suc- cessful librarian and the Gamma Rho 2-3-4, Mon- itor, Archery 3-4, Basketball. Boy: Philip Schmaling James Robertson James Robertson Philip Schmaling James Robertson George Mikkelson Bob F oland Philip Schmaling LeRoy Henry James Robertson Carl Ketcham Albert Hammerle George Mikkelson Kurt Muller James Robertson Kurt Muller James Robertson lik CL A C539 2-'iff' ' sr - JUNIOR GIRLS A. Ackerman, C. Adams, C. Arena, E. Bard M Bennett, A. Benke, G. Bleakely, F, Cannizzaro, K. Car- penter, C. Coll, L. Collier, A. Collins, J. Cray, E. Dailey, G. Dailey, J. Davids, L. Dalrymple, M. Davis, L. De Blasi, V. Doroff, A. Dyer, S. Ferrara, F. Ferris, B. Flink, P. Foca, R. Fraser, S. Frazier, N. Fulco, M. GaNun, D. Gifford M. Gildersleeve, M. Gleason, J. Greenop, M. Gutmann, J. Holloway, S. Hunt, M. Jarvis, D. Koch, K. Krobetzky J. Kreffer, I. Kuchenmeister, H. Leyden, B. Miller, M. Moreno, M. McBride, C. Mac Laughlin, J. McNeill, V. Nichols: B. Payne, O, Peterson, P. Powers, B. Platz, A. Riley, G. Rivlin, N. Rose, M. Sapey, IC. Savage, R. Scimia, J. Sea- ward, J. Sells, B. Smith, I.. Smith, Y. Tartaglia, J. Testut, A. Thayer, D. Tobio, A. Tompkins, J. Van Siclen, Y. Va- rese, G. Walton, A. Wienkoop, A. Wilson, P. Wilson. '-1. .M,,..,,., - . M , K . f . . +-aiu'-o-M JUNIOR BOYS G. Anderson, D. Aubel, R. Barrett, R. Bartsch, E. Bergmark, F. Boufford, J. Buzzetto, F. Cipolla, S. Corsi, O. Cote H. Crittenden, A. Costantino, A. Currey, W. Daffer, D. De Leon, D. Dewey, E. Dirkes, S. Disador, D. Doty G. Drenker, J. Dronzek, J. Ewels, H. Frengs, H. Ferris, R. Gill, R. Gillcrist, G. Goldfuss, F. Gullotta, W. Hall, F. Har- rison, J. Janangelo, C. Jurka, D. Kent, C. Koenig, J. Krouch, E. Lemcke, J. Leonard, L. Losier, S. Maier, P. Mar- key, H. Meyer, P. Mortzsch, A. Maiorano, H. Muckler, 0. Mulley, D, Mac Kinnon, A. Osterhoudt, H. Onderdonk F. Oster, R. Parsons, G. Passabet, P. Phelan, C. Platz, R. Riegel, G. Roberts, E. Ross, P. Schipper, E. Schaeffer M. Sheedy, W. Somers, R. Spear, H. Stein, R. Swanson, J. Thompson, F. Tompkins, T. Turner, S. Valentine, R. Wil- cox, P. Williams, H. Zwiefel. 36 Sim A r0 SOPHOMORE GIRLS L. Abrams, G. Baker, P. Bergmark, D. Brock, F. Buzzetto. G. Carenter. G. Celona, J. Cipolla, M. Clapperton, I. Cor- coran, M. Cuccia, T. Daffer, C, Del Vecchio, G. Derby, E. Dirkes, F. Dougherty, D. Dushin, D. Dutcher, V. l-Illie E. Fell, J. Ferris, B. Finnerty, P. French. A. Garuin, F. Greco, P. Hall, L, Hammerle, J. Hathaway, L. Healey E. Hendershot, M. Hendry, N. Hoffman, B. Jaeschker, M. Johnstone, V. Keney, A. liinsley, B. Kittredge, A. Leach D. Maier, D. Muller, B. Mulley, M. Napolitano, E. Nelson, A. Neubauer, J. Oakley, E. O'Connor, J. Ofzilvie, E. Ohrle K, Pachler, R. M. Patane, B. Peterson, G. Platz, J. Pratt, N. Pugsley, O. Rankin, P. Rubin, A. Rudolf, H, Scheider J. Sciaruto, W. Sinning, N. Smith, R. Sclotaroff, A. Stockton, J. Tatananni, P. Tatananni, H. Tatro, H. Tobio, E Ulrich, J. Vosler, E. Wagenknecht, J. Williams. SOPHOMORE BOYS C. Angst, J. Aruilio, W. Austin, H. Bassett, T. Bevjte, W. Brockman, A. Camilli, R. Camilli, R. Canniff, G. Carruth, R. Choate, M. Coleman, J. Collins ,R. Crawford, M. Cullen, C. Davis, E. Delamarre, N. Dieter, R. Donahue, R. Doyle, E. Fairbrother, A. Fiumano, A. Freer, J. Foley, D. Foland, H. Frost, T. Gatto, J. Gatz, E. Grano, F. Grossman, S. Hamburger, F. Harrison, N. Hoeflinger, B. Horowitz, C. Hutchinson, J. Kestenbaum, R. Klein, E. Klein, J .Lane, A. Long, H. Lovelett, M. Mag, A. Malmsjo, J. McCarthy, G. McCarthy, M. McCormick, L. Meade, C. Miller, R. Muller, H. Olson, D. Panzarino, 0. Pinneo, O. Quinn, R. Rettie, K. Rosie, D. Rooney, A. Rubino, H. Saglibeni, G. Sander, E. Schap- pert, L. Schiff, P. Schmidt, P. Schweinfest, E. Schweitzer, J. Scova, D. Seeds, J. Shea, D. Smith, P. Stafford, J. Stukey, J. Sul-livan, L. Tartaglia, R. Thompson, W. Thompson, H. Thorpe, T. Trowbridge, A. Turiano, W. Under- hill, N. Valentino, J. Viscomi, H. Watts, A. Williams, A. Williams, R. Williams, C. Wilson, W, Wilson. 37 ff-A 253. if-Hifi.. . . ., A Q 51 it . sa W 2 '1 -1 FRESHMEN GIRLS J. Anderson, A. Barnett, R. Baumberger, P. Berrien, D. Bradbury, G. Coupe, M. Creed, J. Crittenden, M. Dimi- celi, O. Dollinger, E. Doroff, A. Farfone, M. Feick, M. A. Franz, J. French, N. Gatto, S. Gelsthorpe, M. Gill, P. Gor- don, C. Green, M. Gruberman, A. Hendricks, M. Henry, M. Heyman, E. Holland, G. Hunt, M, Hymowitz, J. Jarvis, H. Karwaska, F. Kipp, A. Kolb, 0. Krey, E. Levenson, K. Lewis, J. Maccarone, S. Mahoney, V. Maier, M. Michaels, D. Miller, J. Miller, M. Miller, V. Molinaro, M. Moore, R. Munoz, H. McCurdy, P. Ortiz, J. Pickard, IC. Platt, J. Rey- nolds, C. Riegel, J. Robertson, P. Rosie, L. Rotenberger, M. St. George, M. Salvatore, R. Saxton, M. Stow, R. Tomp- kins, A. Tryniski, N. Testut, M. J. Thomas, B. Bulbowitz, B. Van Wert, E. Williams. ..,. FRESHMEN BOYS - W. Acosta, H. Albinger, R. Andrews, F. Arcidiacona, G. Arco, L. Aubel, W. Beer, M. Brofman, J. Brophy, R. Bur- efind, H. Camilli, A. Cacciola, J. Carpenter, D. Carruth, J. Cassaniti, E. Corcoran, G. Cristofalo, W. Crittenden T. Daddazio, A. Denison, P. Di Blasi, R. Dombrowsky, V. Dronzek, R. Eggleston, E. Eisermann, R. Eisermann E. Eschen, R. Ewels, J.-Fielder, H. Findlay, J. Filippella, J. Foley, G. Foster, J. French, C. Fulgenzi, .F. Geiffert F. Gruber, R. Hagen, N. Halloway, A. Hardardt, L. Harrison, D. Jacobson, A. Jass, R. Johnson, O. Jones, J. Jutte V. Kokinchak, H. Krobetzky, P. Lear, R. Lindsay, J. Losier. J. Lovelett, W. Lyons, F. Mackey, A. Miller, P, Moro zuk, E. Muench, R, Murphy, M. MacDonadl, A. Nelson, C. Nuccio, A. Ortiz, H. Oster, A. Phelan, R. Pippet, J. Riley R. Rooney, J. Rose, J. P. Ross, H. Rotenberger, R. Schmelke, E. Schmidt, J. Schuessler, V. Scimone, F. Shon J. Sieber, L. Stone, J. Tompkins, D. Valentine, J. Vickery, W. Viscomi, J. Vitali, J. Wall, W. Walton, F. Warner J. Waterbury, J. Waterbury, J. Wegman, H. Williams, C. Yacpvelli. 38 a v X X ff ' If f X f ' f ff 4 W , x I 41, X X f j s 1 6 J 1 '1' I 1 Q, , .- ,,,. f s , 3 .xm c' I I I I XM' . x - b,. ' P12-ff f Ms f. .. Y . ' .,'o'.f 1' 05430- ',,,lf ,'u9. fl '14 '46, O ,', ,llf Q v,,fg 'WC 4 'x I f ', f'f 15 ,ZH 4 ,I , 'xx x y n, 'E .14 , ' Xl' ' ' ,fi Q ' 0, t ,X 113' ., I A . ff Mi 3, fzvfff 'f'.1TgI:f,J,Lf s OO' If ii'ls..q5 xvfkvy V ' It' ,, A A '.'.tc : :-Q 7 9.05 ' I i Q f sie Q Br view .5 . S 3 1 my nm, ,,AN .Q WISH E ess FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Craig Davis, Jean Robertson, Hazel Ohrle, Mr. John H. Fuller, James Smith SECOND ROW: Richard Murphy, Charles Hutchinson, Howard Thorpe, David Lachenbruch, Kurt Muller, Martin MacDonald, John Wall. THIRD ROW: Jack Hackman, Charles Platz, Gorton Carruth, Donald Rooney, Frank Gruber, Erwin Schaeffer THE GENERAL ORGANIZATION 'l'he General Organization of Pleasantville High School is the student controlled and supported organ- ization which pays the expenses of your favorite extra- curricular activity. The G. O. is run by a legislative body called the G. O. Council consisting of one representative from each homeroom and an alternate represent- ative to take the place of the regular representative in the case of his absence or inability to attend. This group, among other things, is the sales force of the G .O. and, responsible for the sale of G. U. tickets to the students, these returns being one of the main sources of G. G. fun ds. The G. U. is the division of the high school 'through which intramural football, basketball, and many other popular high school sports are made possibleg for through the income gained by the collection of its membership fees. the high school is able to by sports equipment, to rent a playing field, and to pay for the chartering of bus es to transport the teams, cheerleaders, and the band to and from out of town games and activities. However, this organization does not limit itself to sports, but also finances high school dramatic activities, pays for some professional assembly programs, and band equipment. During the football season the G. O. police, made up of student volunteers, cares for the playing field and keeps order during the home-games. 40 'Qai- LEFT TO RIGHT: Earle Parsons, Donald MacKinnon, Alice Guion, Miss Case, Mary Jane Wilson, Harold Crit- tenden, Howard Koenig. STUDENT GOVERNMENT In 1932 an organization called Student Government was formed in Pleasantville High School, for the purpose of promoting good citizenship and the governing of the school by the students. An executive hoard consisting of a president, a vice-president, two non-hour chairmen, and two he- tween-class chairmen was formed. To this executive board a faculty advisor was appointed. Next a legislature had to he provided for. Each year two parties are named, and they. in turn form a platform and nominate candi- dates for various offices. In May the election is held and each year's monitors are appointed to enforce these laws. Student Government, in accomplishing its purpose, has not only created better school spirit, but has helped those students who have had the opportunity of being officers, to have a better understanding of human nature. 41 5 X lui? 1 I I Al FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanne Hathaway, Ann Stockton, Gladys Pflatz, Bertha Ann Dc-Leon, Jean Cray. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Wilma Sinning, Louise Hammerle, Paul Phelan, Elaine Ohrle, Joan Pickartl, Fred Grossman. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Justin Kestenbaum, William Gillchrist, Harry Meyer, Ferris M'aikoffske. GREEN LANTERN The Green Lantern, official newspaper of Pleasantville High, was founded in the academic year of IQAQI-32 with Betty VValton, now of the office staff, as editor-in-chief. For three years the paper existed as an independent publication. Then, in 1934, under the editorship of Richard Andrews and Dick Benke, the paper became affiliated with the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. This association is probably the largest and finest in the country. The executive staff in '34 thought that by joining the national group they would have the advantages of comparing their paper with other similar publications, and that they would get valuable ideas and information for improving the Lantern. From the time the paper joined, up until last year the Green Lantern always won third place in the judging. Last year, under Douglas Cray and Bertha Ann Ile Leon the paper placed second. I The Green Lantern is organized with an editor-in-chief, a managing editor, business manager, sports editor, and faculty advisor on the executive staff, several subordinate editors, feature, alumni, girls' sports, ex- change, and news taking care of their special departme nts, and an able staff of fifteen reporters. Chief requisites for a staff member or an editor are a capacity for hard work and responsibility as the Green Lantern is a business enterprise, operating for about S500 yearly. Part of this money is supplied by the G. U. and part of it is obtained through advertising in the paper. The Green Lantern is fun, hard work, and excellent training and,experience. 42 I' as FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harold R. Bassett, Orville Jones, Kenneth Rosie, Robert Choate, Charles Angst, Richard Bard, Sherman Laire, James Trowbridge, Mr, Fossum, Directory Kurt Muller, Norman Olsne, Tom Knowl- ton, George Mikkelsen, Joseph Buzzetto, Albert Long, Harold Stein, Norman H. Dieter. SECOND ROW: William Crittenden, Jay Tompkins, Joseph Meisner, Robert Doyle, James McCarthy, William Gill- crist, Harold Onderdonk Jr., Donald Kent, Bill Hall, Peter Leare, Ray Thompson. THIRD ROW: Howard Zwiefel, Reid Lindsay, William Lovelett, Robert Rettie, Freeman Tompkins, Harold Love- lett, Joseph Dronzek, Robert Schmelke. BACK ROW: Edward Bergmark, Walter Underhill, Hugh Watts, Richard Murphy, Jack Ewels, Dave Dewey, Char- les Jurka, James Smith, William Broekman, Donald Smith, James Rettie, Tom Daddazio, Paul Mortzseh, Harry H, Meyer, Harold Crittenden, Alan Currv. OUR BAND Our hand, the Pleaszintville High School ltlilitary Band, was founded by john E. Morgan twenty- mighr years ago, on October 1, IQINX. lfour hundred and twenty boys have been members of this organization since it was founded. Mr. Morgan directed the band for seventeen years and at the time of his death in I930, his work was assigned to Frederick lf. Quinlan. lllr. Quinlan directed the band until 1938 when lllr. Fossum, our present director, took over. ' livery year our band helps to add color to the football games, Decoration Day Parade, and Fi1'einen's Inspection Parade by playing choice marches. lr also gave an assembly program in june. As is usual, it gave its annual concert on April 22, when Edwin Franco Goldman second only to John Phillip Sousa, was guest t'4lllllllL'lUl'. Also, on March 28, the band traveled to Tuckahoe for a concert on festival basis, that is, it was not in competition for a prize. Ulfii'i'r.v of Ihr flllllll for 1940-41 uri' ax follows: Drum Major .............................................. lflfarren Cornell .Xssistant Drum lllajor . . . .... Kurt flluller Student Leader ......... .... S herman Loire Assistant Student Leader .. ....... .larnes Simth Cicncral lllanager ..... . . Ilarold Undfrdonl' l.ibrari:in ........ ......... .1 acl' Ewels St'kI'l'l1lI'j' . . . . . . . .. Donald illacKim1on 43 i .I Ps TOP ROW, I,EFT TO RIGHT: Raymond O'I3rien, William Gillerist, John Stukey, Gregory Viscomi. THIRD ROW: Gloris Baker, Mary Anne Rosebury, Harriett Layden, Gorton Carruth. Sl-ICOND ROW: Marion Clapperton, Betty Peterson, Jean Cray, Betty Reid, Patty Ann Miller. FRONT ROW: Ruth Walton, Louise Hiteho, President: Santino. Celona, Miss Eleanor F. Cleland, faculty adviser: llertha Ann De Leon, Margaret Hall, Joan Seward. FIIICICR LIGADICIQS 1940-1941 BACK HOW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Max Mag, Bob Foland, George Drenker, Joseph Collins, Ev Cowan CCO-Captainl STANDING: Inga Peterson, Ethel Williams. BOTTOM ROW: Ruth Walton, Edith Todd, Dorothy French tCaptainJ, Adelile Collins. ASSEMBLY COUNCIL The Assemhly Council is an organization star ted last year hy hliss Cleland, for the purpose of giving students an opportunity to come hefore the assembly to introduce speakers and other programs, and to enahle them to have a yoice in selecting the type of programs they enjoy. The memhers are chosen by the Senior, junior, and Sophomore homeroom teachers. Also included are interested members of the speech class, Our two standing committees are the stage-dscoration committee: hiary Anne Rosehury, jean Cray, and Gregory Yiscoini, and correspondence committee: Betty Peterson and Patty Ann Kliller. Any memher of the council is glad to receive suggestions regarding assemhly programs. These are gixen due consideration. The council has sponsored three programs. ln the first the council memhers were introduced and future plans for the year were announced. The second was an Information Please program with tour contestants from thc student hody and four from the council. The whole student body had an opportunity to participate hy suh- mitring questions. The third program in the spring was devoted to our alumni at college. The organization's motto is Variety is the Spice of Lifef' 44 From Left, to Right Back Row:--Max Mag, Rob Folzmzl, George Drenker, Joseph Collins, Ev Cowan QCO- Captainl Stziiuling':-Inca Peterson, Ethel Williams llottom Row:--Ruth Walton, Edith Tomltl, Dorothy French fCaptainD, Atletlle Collins CHEERLEADING Cheerleading is becoming more popular, as an outside activity, every year. This year, sixty boys and girls entered the annual competition to decide the final members of the squad. Five of last year's squad made the team this season: Dorothy French, Jean Copeland, Edith Todd, Adele Collins, and Joe Collins. At the first practise Dorothy French was elected captain, and Ev Cowan, co-captain. After about two weeks of practise, twice a week, the squad cheered at the first football game. They worked very hard, practising and putting pep into the grandstands, pep-meetings, and basketball gamrs. ln March the cheerleaders held a cheerleading meet for cheerleaders from other schools. In this com- petition, Pleasantville tied for second place. 45 Alexander Buble Photo john Cirosyenor imparts some of the finer points of Gilbert and Sullivan technique to the prineipals in the east of l'he Mikado. Kneeling and seated in the foreground are Harriet Leyden, Rose illarie Patane and Helen Bergniark. ln the rear are Albert Hammerle, ,lean Copeland. Payne VVillian1s, Hr. Grosvenor, Richard Murphy and Carl Ketheain. THE GLEE CLUB In the past years, our Glee Club has always practised outside of school time, but this year. for the first time, the club practised during activity period on Mondays and Thursdays. Two assembly programs wer: sponsored by the organization. At Christmas time, as is now the custom, a Christmas eantata Petit Noel was presented. Later in the year the mixed group gave an IIIIHOSY professional performance of Gilbert and Sul- liran's ll1ilcado . The Glee Club is proud of its work, but even prouder of its splendid director. lNIr. -Iohn Grosvenor. The offieers, also a new feature this year. are: llawfiet Leyden, .lane YanSielen, Betty Peterson, james Thompson. and Edna juan as members of the executive eountiig Betsy Witlzeler, librarian: Thomas Trow- bridge, assistant librarian. 46 I TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Muriel Gill, Jante Sells, Margaret Ruane. THIRD ROW: Ethel Dirkes, Louise Hammerle, Gloria Baker, Nancy Smith, Rita Fraser, Jeanne Hathaway, Jean Oakley. ' SECOND ROW: Santina Celona, Virginia Maier, Florence Buzzetto, Helen Scheider, Eileen Savage, Elaine Olmle, Alice Guion. ' FIRST ROW: Miss M. O. Livezey tFaculty Advisorl. Ethel Williams, Angelina Cundari tTreasurerJ, Edith Todd KPN-sidentj, Mary Costantino tSeCretaryj, Adelle Collins, Laura Di Blasi. THE LEADERS' CLUB 'lihe Leaders' Club was organized, through the interest of bliss IVI. Octavia Livezey, in the fall of 1938 and is composed' of not more than twenty-four gi rls. In order to be a member one must have a satisfactory grade in citizenship and all A's in subject matter and participation in Physical Education with thc exception of not more than one 'B' in the same. If one has these qualities she is put up before the Student Leaders and is voted on by open ballot. There are four officers: president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. During the meetings, which ate held once a wcek, there are discussions on hockey, basketball, softball and articles in the various students magazines. The duties of a club members are to officiate, score, and time for intra-mural basketball games: act as lcadcrs in the Physical Education classes, and sponsor the noontime dancing in the gymnasium. At the end of every year the club sponsors a girls' activity banquet. All in all the Leaders' Club has established leadership, responsibility, and initiative among many of the girls throughout our high schools. 47 GREEN QUILL STAFF STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Virginia Waterbury, Dorothy French, Kurt Muller, Charles Leonard, Hazel Bar- nett, Richard Williams, Carl Ketcham, Jean Copeland, Betsy Winzeler. SEATED: Mrs, Norman Vaughn, Bob Foland, Sherman Laire, Margaret Ruane, Betsy Winzeler. CLASS OF 1941 STANDING COMMITTEE LEFT TO RIGHT: Margaret Ruane, Dorothy French, James Robertson, Frank Roberts, Virginia Waterbury, William Panzarino. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The executive Committee of the senior class is composed of the class officers: James Robertson, Pres- ident, lfrzink Roberts, vice-president, and Dorothy French, Secretary. In addition to the class offitvrs the home- rooms of the class are represented by William Punzarino, Rlarguret Ruane, and Virginia YVaterhury. The pur- pose of this committee is to organize the business to he brought up in the following class meeting. By thus organizing the business, it was possible to minimize the confusion and thereby promote efficiency in the meetings. 48 TOP ROW: Franklin Geiffert, William Gillcrist, James McCarthy. SECOND ROW: Joan Seward, Patty Ann Miller, Idamae Kuchenmeister, Jean Cray, Lauren McCabe. THIRD ROW: Miss Eleanor F. Cleland, faculty adviserg Ferris Maikoffske, Virginia Waterbury, Mary Ann Rose- bury, Presidentg Marian GaNun, Albert Hammerle, Louise Hitcho. THESPIAN CLUB This year the Thespian Club was smaller than it has been in previous years. Befause of its smallness, more was accomplished and we felt' we were taking definite steps towards the improvement of our dramatic talents. Our first major production was the Queen's Christmas, a completely different type of play than we had attempted before. lt was a costume play of the Elizabethan period, requiring more polished acting than a more modern play. This year the one-act play Contest was held in May. Three plays were givengeach directed by a boy and a girl. Besides giving plays for assembly, the Thespian Club this year sponsored the Freshmen Dramaties Club so that next year these freshmen will make better rlihespian Club members. VVe have tried to fulfil the purpose of a dramatics organization-that of bettering school dramatics and providing worthwhile entertainment. 49 WESLEYAN CONCERT COMMITTEE BACK ROW: William Panzarino, Kurt Muller, Russell Holmes, Thomas Knowlton, Charles Leonard, James Trow- bridge, Mr, Fuller, Earle Parsons, Louis Sfamurri, Carl Ketchem, David Lachenbrueh, Jack Hoekman, Everett Cowen. SECOND ROW: Edith Todd, Betty Reid, Ruth Walton, Bertha Ann DeLeon, Margaret Ruane, Dorothy French, Betzy Winzler, Mary Holmes. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Edna Juan, Virginia Waterbury, Mary Ann Rosebury, Gloria Grano, Patty Ann Miller, Ethel Williams. LEFT TO RIGHT: Norman Dieter, Leon Losier, Martin Coleman, Howard Swiefel, Donald Smith. THE STAGE CREW Little note is taken of and little praise is given for the tremendous amount of work the Stage crew accomplishes so efficiently each year. Therefore, we wish to compliment these boys. They have made beautiful sets for the annual high school play, and the three one-act plays, they have taken charge of the stage every lvednesclay and have willingly given their services to any other performance of the year. Surely they de- serve praise. 50 13: 1 , Ll. V ' ti 1 xW -..Y- gli' .f jf--l ............+ 4 - K, ffl' 1 ka? K if -VVQ .Q ,Q zlipfff 7 -N W if , 27 ' Q flu, M719 y 'UN ' 0 P, .D-'II' K f J' 1 1 W X l ,Nl X X QW X XSQN LN -K gxgfwfr Aid, I ' ' ' , 'xx I A ,q'7ZZf7Zf HOCKEY HONOR TEAM FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Laura DeBlasi, Dorothy French, Yonne Varese, Florence Buzzetto, Edith Toildf SECOND ROW: Gloria Metz, Margaret, Ruane, Helen Scheider, Miss Oetvia Livezey, Gloria Baker, Eileen Savage, Jean Copeland, Janet Sells Qabsentj. GIRLS' HOCKEY The girls of the first hockey squad, after practising diligently three times a week, for several weeks, held their first game with Scarborough. They went out with a fighting spirit and defeated Scarborough 5-2. After winning this game, the girls were determined to win every game. The next contest was with Chappaqua. always the hardest game. It was a close and exciting match, but the squad lived up to its ability and made three goals to Chappaqua's one goal. The team went on to defeat Briarcliff 2-0 in the final game. This group of girls which was unvanquished was one of the best teams in the high school since hockey began. Little has been said of the those who faithfully came to the practises, but failed to make either the first or second honor teams. However they deserve praise for their perseverance and spirit, which will un- doubtedly reap suceess for them in the future. 52 GIRLS' HONOR BASKETBALL TEAM 1940-1941 BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss M. 0. Livezey CCoachJ, Eileen Savage, Alberta Wilson, Gloria Baker, Gloria Metz. BOTTOM ROW: Helen Scheider, Florence Buzzetto, Edith Todd, Captain, Jean Hollaway, Almeda Tompkins. GIRLS' BASKETBALL This year the system of intra-mural basketball was changed. In previous years, homerooms played against each other, but this season a number of captains were elected. They, in turn, chose teams from a list .of girls who were really interested in playing basketball. From observation of the games which followed, Miss Livezey, the coach, was able to pick an honor team. For the first time in several years, this team played out- side schools, Scarborough and Chappaqua. 53 FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Peggy Powers, Virginia Larson, Bunny Davids, Buffy DeLeon, Jane VanSiclen. SECOND ROW: Angelina Cund-ari, Hazel Bartlett, Helen Bergmark, Nancy Smith, Ann Thayer. ARCHERY During the Fall and Spring months, :1 few eyes turn to archery. The girls who are interested in this sport lime ll elizmee tu practise in elziss :mrl :liter seliwrml. Ihr- unes who rate the highest score are chosen for the honm' team. This year the members of the squad were: Buffy Delieon, Helen Bergmark, Hazel Bartlett, Nancy Smith, Angelina Qillllllilfl, ilflllifll Uzxvicls, Peggy Powers, Ann Tlinyer, Virginia Larsen, Jane Vzmsielen. 54 .rsh I ... ...divx .... FOOTBALL BOTTOM ROW:' Charles Nuccio, Charles Platz, Peter Schmidt, Ray Williams, Mike McCormick, George Roberts, Russell Holmes, George Passabet, James Leonard, Raymond Bartsch, Rowland Muller. MIDDLE ROW: Richard Riegel, Robert Hagen, Albert Hommel. Franklyn Gieffert, Ralph Caniff, Harry Magee, John Sullivan, Alvin Osterhoudt, Ned Valentino, Frank Gullotta, Thomas Stewart. TOP ROW: Kurt Muller, Francis Boufford, LeRoy Henry, Harry Frengs, Edwin Dirkes, LeRoy Wilcox, James Ro- bertson, Earle Parsons, David Dewey, Joseph Dronsek. FOOTBALL Handicapped by the lack of an assistant, coach Franklin handled three complete football squads for Pleasantville this past season. His efforts, and confidence in the boys kept them from giving up, even when defeated. Commencing the seasong there were but three boys who saw action in more than one game last year. The rest of the fellows were ambitious but green. Chic fly from lack of reserves of heavy men, our forward wall was forced to give in to the opposing teams. However the P'ville team certainly put all they had into the games, although defeat was inevitable. 55 BASEBALL About 20 boys showed up for the first practice of thehseason. All of them showed great enthusiasm and worked hard. Coach Pratt and Assistant Coach Kelsey picked the following boys for the starting team: Catcher: LeRoy Henry, Pitcher: George Passabetg First Base: Anthony Costantino, Second Base: llarry Frengsg Short Stop: Peter Schmidt: Third Base: Norman Hoeflingerg Uutfield: Owen Quinn, Frank Roberts, William WVaterbury. As this book goes to press it looks as though the baseball team will have a successful season. BASKETBALL Pleasantville's Green and White basketball team had a poor season for the year llj.LO-1941 as sca- sons go. The Panthers won three games. These were two games with Rye and one with Cedar Knolls. The Green and White wound up in the cellar of the Hudson River League, failing to win a league contest. The members of the Varsity squad were: Roy Henry, Bud Hommel, Harry Frengs, Frank Roberts, George Roberts, George Passabet, William Lovelett, Anthony Costantino,- Ned Valentino, and Cangelosi, Junior Varsity players were: Henry Camilli, John Wall, Martin MacDonald, Charles Yacevelli, Gregory Viscomi, Norman Olsen, Charles Hutchison, Donald Smith, Emil Schweitzer, Norman, Hoeflinger, and George Sanders. Charles Bucher was Varsity coach and George Baldwin coached the Javee squad. The managers were James Rettie, Head Manager, Leon Losier, Charles Wilson, Edward Eschen, and David Forshay. 56 ACROSS THE YEARS by Carl Ketchum What are the things that we remember most Of schooldays now departed? Vain, indeed, To try to recollect the thronging host Of memories that surround us, and what need At present? But in moments yet to be, When thoughts now fresh have faded, and the things Of yesterday are blurred - when we are free From petty hinderance - when we are free Our birds of fancy choose, to bear aloft Their swift, mysterious flight into the past? As dreams of yesterday come creeping soft Across the widening years, and through the vast Uncharted channels of the human mind, We cannot hope that they will yet retain The thousand brilliant images we find So clear today, the pleasure and the pain, The dark or bright events, which now appear 'To be the very essence of the days Which we have spent in earnest study here, All will have vanished, gone their various ways, Our schooldays are transmuted, and assume Such lasting images as may be found Whene'er we seek them, o'er the years' dull gloom They weave a web of silence and of sound. Of silence :- of the silences we knew So well, when we were cogs in the machine Of Education, daily passing through The old, familiar, challenging routine, The eager silence of a thoughtful class, Urging reflection, while the drowsy sun Let its bright rays fall listlessly, and pass From desk to desk, and bathe them, one by one In its warm stupor, where the student's gaze Fell from his book, forsook his weary task, As he surrendered to the dancing haze, And sank in slumber sweet as one could ask . . The vibrant, tingling silences which came 57 When some rash soul defied the teacher's will, Or when some luckless actor sought in vain For missing phrases, or the deathly still Which fell in crucial moments of a game, When all the weary effort of the team, Triumph or loss, obscurity or fame, Hung in the balance. Silences like these Remain immortal memories. Of sound :- the ceaseless, rushing tread of feet, The clash and crash of lockers,steel on steel, The sea of voices, deep and shrill, which beat Relentless on the ear, the insistent peal Of brazen, clanging bells, the savage roar, Half-animal, which rises from the throats Of watchers, when the team is near a score, The swell of music, and the mighty notes Of some great chorus thundering to a close: And all that countless multitude of sounds Marking the pulse-beat of the throng, which flows In steady beating rhythm, and resounds Through classroom, stairway, hall, and vestibule, The very essence of a living school. It is not grace of outer form alone That makes a school, its glory lies within, No hollow mockery of brick and stone Can save it if its spirit waxes thin, But if it grows, and thrives, as with the beat Of youthful hearts, in ever-living trust, No force on earth can render incomplete Its triumph, it will conquer, and it must. O Pleasantville, throughout the years to be Let this remain your watchword and your goal: To grow, to be alive, and brave, and free, To seek fulfillment in the perfect whole. VVith Life your standard, and with Hope your The future holds no limit to your fame. aim, Hr gs? X , mln: M61 HW p -wa f- 4 16 Q .M V :QI 4' 4' 'D' 75' 12' 4' 'D' 'll 'D- ARTHUR STUDIOS, 1457 BROADWAY New York Cify , Official Phofographer for 'I'he Pleasantville High School ' Exclusively Equipped to do Yearbook Photography NC 'I' 'Iii i+ 'E 'C' 'I' 'D' 4' 'Q' 4' -ll 'I' 'C' 4' C O M P L I M E N T S E. HARCLD LAPE AGENCY Real Estate - Insurance OF A 4 -tl- Bar Bldg. FRIEND Maple Avenue White Plains Armonk 423 6261 4 g - -tl- Q- 'D' M. D. CADMAN il SHOP THE A 8. P WAY ALWAYS 4' The clever hostess recognizes the value of making meal time an epic event. That is why she goes to the merchant who is prepared to serve her. A 8. 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