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

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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

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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

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'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