Riverhead High School - Blue Peconic Yearbook (Riverhead, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1955 volume:

BLUE PECONIC published by THE CLASS OF 1955 Riverhead High School Riverhead, New York VICTORY BELL Roanoke Ave. School School Erected 1899 Destroyed by Fire 1940 Plaque Presented by Riverhead Alumni Association June 1941 4 FOREWORD As we gaze at our school grounds, we observe many familiar landmarks which tend to tie the past with the present. Our glance cannot help but fall on the Victory Bell. Since 1899, when it first crowned the wooden build- ing on Roanoke Avenue, on through the erection of the present edifice of learning in 1937, up to today, 1955, it has audienced numerous modifications in the physical makeup, ideas, and fads of the constantly changing school population. It has witnessed victory and defeat, laughter and sorrow, self-confidence, and insecurity. If this bell, worn and tarnished symbol of the past, could talk, it would tell us much about high school life in the year it was born and as it is today. 5 MR. HOWARD HOVEY Director of the Band DEDICATION Music has made living more enjoyable for people since the prima- tive caveman first discovered how to produce tones by striking two stones together. Down through the corridors of time music has in- spired men in works of art, in deeds of kindness, even in war. In our school, too, we feel the influence of music. Walking down the hall by the auditorium sixth period, a person cannot help but hear and appreciate the results of Mr. Hovey’s untiring efforts. From the day he first came here he has given much time toward increasing and developing the opportunities for music education in Riverhead. Under his able direction the band has prospered, and now it has one of the highest ratings in the county. Mr. Hovey is known not only to those of us in school, but to every- one in the vicinity. His work with the Monday night band has been enjoyed by young and old alike. Therefore, we, the Class of ’55, dedicate our book to Mr. Hovey as a token of appreciation for the countless hours of work he has given our school and our community. 8 hers met the needs of R. H. S. in l Algebra, German, and Latin, the required English, headed the which was almost purely aca- was the sole commer- to be found. In those days each obliged to teach many subjects a rounded course of study. Today we require more than forty-five teachers to furnish our education. Voca- tional subjects such as homemaking and shop have been added to the curriculum, while German no longer is included. Growth in the student body has made it possible for the teacher of today to special- ize in one or two chosen subjects, instead of merely touching on many. These People Plan for Our Future. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Seated: George W. Hildreth, John B. Thomas, Amy L. Tooker. Standing: Francis E. Menendez, Ulick Bell, Jr., H. Dickson Turnbull. JOHN B. THOMAS Supervising Principal 10 GEORGE A. TRUTNER Vice Principal Our Faculty — They Guide Us Toward Our Goals JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY: Seated: Marie A. Murray, Noreen Whelley, Helena R. Scott. Standing: Miles H. Fairley, George F. Batchelder, James A. Corwin, William J. Downes, Clair A. Muldoon. Not Pictured: Donald C. Kearns. NANCY E. ABRAMS Art AUGUSTUS ASKIN Mathematics WINNIFRED BARRON Girls’ Phys. Ed. ELWOOD H. BEAVER Business Education ELIZABETH M. BLUE Department Head Social Studies ANTHONY J. BRAUN Industrial Arts LESTER D. BROWER Mathematics Driver Training DELIA BROWN H. S. Librarian JOSEPHINE A. BRUNO Art MORRIS DIAMOND Latin, Science MIRIAM CONRAD Home Economics JAMES GILHOOLEY Boys’ Phys. Ed. SALLY GROWALL English, Speech, Dramatics HOWARD HOVEY Music MICHAEL McKILLOP Boys’ Phys. Ed., Director ANDREW J. KIRSCH Science CHARLES LAWRENCE Science, Visual Aid Ed., Dept. Head NORMAGENE GILLESPIE Girls’ Phys. Ed. LIZETTE HAND English, Dept. Head john Macdonald Music WILLIAM S. MASON Distributive Ed. ALICE SPANN English ROBERT TORMEY Social Studies JOSEPH SHIPULE Business Ed. ELSIE WEST English, Journalism EDMUND ROBERTSON Industrial Arts NATHANIEL SHAFFRAN Social Studies WALTER STEWART Boys' Phys. Ed. HENRY WHITEHEAD Mathematics, Science ROBERT STEVENS French, Social Studies JAMES PYNE Agriculture JUNITA SCHOFF English HALLOCK LUCE Doctor MARGARET PHILP Nurse ROSEMARIE HARRIS Secretary CAFETERIA AIDES: Helen Hepinstall, Louise Bloomingburgh. CUSTODIANS: Front Row: P. Katona, F. Downs. R. Viscik, V. Lane. Back Row: J. Zak, W. Bre- meyer, C. Downs. 14 W. Geil, Custodian on evening duty. No school buses transported the dozen of the class of 1899. The fortunate ones rode in carriages, but most were forced to travel on foot. In the evening homework was done by the light of kerosene lamps. For amusement there was the family Ouija d or a game of Whist. Most of the hundred seniors of today have no difficulty with transportation, for school buses and private cars have solved the problem. Electricity has replaced the former means of illumination, and televi- sion and radio have become the chief sources of entertainment. Time has altered life greatly in these fifty-six years. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT — Shepard Scheinberg VICE-PRESIDENT — Barbara Kruszeski SECRETARY — Charles Papish TREASURER — Louis Waski IN RETROSPECT Let us think back over our high school years. In our freshman year, after getting acquainted, we elected our class officers: Edward Sujeski, Joan Anderson, Faye Lewin, and Nancy Gendron. A great honor was bestowed on us at the Halloween Dance, for our decorations won first prize. We cannot forget our square dance and the king and queen, Shep and Barbara. Our picnic at Wild- wood was another unforgettable event. Our sophomore year found us more at ease. This year our officers were Shep Scheinberg, Irving Wilcox, Faye Lewin and Walentina McBurnie. The Sopho- more Hop was a success. We selected our rings and waited impatiently for them to arrive. As juniors we were upper classmen at last. Pat Twomey, Louis Waski, John Reeve and Natalie Wivczar were our officers. Among the exciting events of the year was the Junior Prom. Having reached the apex of our high school years, we found ourselves in a whirl. First, we elected our President, Shep Scheinberg, along with our other officers Barbara Kruszeski, Charles Papish, and Louis Waski. Then came our senior pictures and measuring for caps and gowns. In January we held our ball, “Star Dust.” Then came June with moving up chapel and class night. Finally, graduation! 16 CARROL ASCHENBACH Volleyball 1 Badminton 1 Maj. Seq. Business MARY A. BELL Sec. 1 Softball Honor 3 Volleyball 2,3 Maj. Seq. Business LOUIS R. ADAMS “Lou ' Maj. Seq. Industrial Arts Minor Seq. Mechanical Drawing JOAN G. ANDERSON “Joni” Class Vice pres. 1 Vice pres. 106 Sec. 216 Treas. 201 French Club 2,3,4 Choir 1,2,3,4 Student Council 2 BERNARD S. BALSER “Bennie” Pres. 103 Student Council i Track 1,2,3 Cross Country 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Maj. Seq. Business JEAN BANKS St. Petersburg Transfer Service Club 2,3 Pan-Amm Club 2 Volleyball 1 Basketball 1 Chapel Committee 1,2 Tap and Stratcch Club 3 RONALD ATKINSON “Ronnie” F. F. A. 3 Football 3,4 Wrestling 1,2,3,4 Maj. Seq. Shop I I v OTIS E. BELL “Otay” Football 4 Volleyball 1,2 Badminton 2,3,4 Horseshoes 2,3 Maj. Seq. Industrial Arts 17 JOHN BILSKI Sonny” Football 1,2,3,4 Fire Prevention Poster 2 Maj. Seq. Art Min. Seq. Shop CAROL BLONKOWSKI Maj. Seq. Business Tennis 1 Badminton 1,2,3,4 Baseball 3,4 Volleyball 3 Basketball 3,4 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 ALICE BLOOM Secretary 1 Choir 1,3,4 Basketball 1,2 Volleyball 1 Hockey 1,2 Maj. Seq. Business Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 PAT BOKINZ Patsy” Treasurer 206-2 Leaders’ Club 4 Maj. Seq. Business Yearbook Staff—Business Manager Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Captain—Girl’s Magazine Campaign Baseball Honor Team 2 Badminton 1,2,3,4 HENRY BROOKS Audio Visual 2 Varsity Wrestling 2,3,4 Cross-country J.V. 4 Basketball 1 Tennis 3 Co-capt. Wrestling 4 Maj. Seq. Math Min. Seq. Science ADA R. BROWN Softball 1,2 Soccer 1 Maj. Seq. Business FRED BROWN “Archie” Varsity Track 3,4 Varsity Cross-country 4 Varsity Wrestling 4 Tennis 4 Badminton 3,4 Intramural Tennis, Badmin- ton Champ 4 Maj. Seq. Science Min. Seq. Mechanical Drawing RAY BROWN Brownie” Varsity Baseball 2,3,4 Varsity Track 2,3,4 Football 1 Maj. Seq. Industrial Arts 18 JAMES CARDINAL Maj. Seq. Shop Min. Seq. Business ELIZABETH A. CELIC Lizzy” Nat. Honor Soc. 3,4 Phys. Ed. Honor Soc. 3,4 Leaders Club 3,4 French Club 3,4 Basketball Honor 3,4 Hockey Honor 3,4 Latin Club 1,2,3 DALE COLLINS “Elad” Latin Club 1,2,3 Sec. 2, V. Pres. 3 French Club 3,4 Nat. Honor Soc. 4 Girls Leaders Club 4 Yearbook 4 Choir 1,2,3,4 FLORENCE E. CONKLIN “Flossie” Yearbook 4 Baseball 1 Hockey 2 “Save Your Sight Poster Contest” 3 Maj. Seq. Art Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 WALTER J. CONKLIN “Walt” Yearbook 4 Latin Club Play 3 Volleyball 3 Basketball 2 Maj. Seq. Architectural Drawing Min. Seq. Wood Shop Dance Committee 3 JANET E. CORWIN “Jan” President 106 1 French 2,3,4 Choir 1,4 Talent Show 2 Soccer 3,4 Basketball 2,3 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 EUGERTHA R. CRUMP Transfer Amityville H.S. Maj. Seq. Business Min. Seq. Homemaking RITA DANIELOWICH Baseball 3 Softball 1,2,3,4 Soccer 1,2,3 Volleyball 2 Badminton 2 Maj. Seq. Business 19 DOROTHY GRODSKI “Dotsie” Secretary 206 3 Maj. Seq. Business Dance Committees 2,3.4 Soccer Honor Team 2,3 Basketball Honor Team 2,3 Softball Honor Team 3 Tennis 1 CAROL ANN FLEMING Maj. Seq. Business Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff RICHARD FIRTH French Club 2,3 J. V. Baseball 2,3 Maj. Seq. Math Min. Seq. French NANCY Y. GENDRON Class Treasurer 1 Latin Club 1,2,3 Leader’s Club 4 French Club Pres. 3 Badminton Honor 2,3 National Honor Society 3,4 Sectional All State 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 ELSIE M. DEEGAN “Ellie” Library Club 3,4 French Club 1,4 Speech Club 2 Maj. Seq. Science Dance Committees 2,3,4 Soccer Honor Team 2,3 WESLEY DROSKOSKI Maj. Seq. Shop Min. Seq. Art Football 2 Varsity Wrestling 3,4 Varsity Cross-country 4 ESME GALVIN “Es’e” French Club 2,3,4 Blue and White Reporter 1,2,3,4 Maj. Seq. Math Min. Seq. Science Dance Committees 1,2,3 Student Council 2,3 Hockey Honor Team 3 DOROTHY GARBOS “Dotty” Archery 1 Basketball 1,2 Badminton 1,2 Volleyball 1,2 Softball 1 Yearbook 4 Decoration Committee 1,2,3 MANFRED HOPFE “Bob French 1,2,3 Yearbook 4 Tennis 2 Track and Cross-country Maj. Seq. Math Min. Seq. Science Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 HERBERT F. KELLAR “Herb Jamaica Transfer G. O. Representative Yearbook Staff 4 Maj. Seq.«Science Minor Seq. Math GEORGE HEATHER Secretary 109 1 President 210 4 Dramatics Club 1,3 Basketball 3 Tennis 1,2 Dance Committee 2 MARY B. HOECKER Student Council 4 Latin Club 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 “All 13” Club 2,3,4 Orchestra 4 Yearbook 4 Nat. Honor Socc. 3,4 Dance Committee 1,2 ARLENE F. JESSEN “Chicken Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 3,4 Yearbook 4 “All 13” Club 3,4 Soccer 2,3,4 NYSSMA 2,3,4 Softball 3 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 HAROLD KAELIN Wrestling 1,2 Tennis 1,2 Cross-country 1,2 Class Treas. 1 Class Vice Pres. 2 Champ Intra. Ping Pong LOUISE HUBBARD “Lou Latin Club 1,2 French Club 3 Leaders Club 3,4 Soccer 2,3 Volleyball 3 Basketball 2,3 Softball 2,3 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 FRANKLYNN KENNELL Treas. 210 4 French 4 Maj. Seq. Math Min. Seq. Science 21 JOHN KRUEL F.F.A. 2,3,4 Pres. 4 J.V. Basketball 2,3 Maj. Seq. Agriculture Min. Seq. Industrial Arts BARBARA KRUSZESKI Vice Pres. 4 Leaders Club 2,3,4 Soccer 2,3 Volleyball 3,4 Basketball 2,3 Phys. Ed. Honor Soc. 3,4 Nat. Honor Soc. 3,4 ROBERT KUVER Student Council 2 Choral Teens 3,4 J.V. Football 3 Football 4 Sect. All-state Choir 3,4 Maj. Seq. Math GEORGE E. LANG Radio Club 3 Choral Teens 1,3 Foul Shooting 1 Sect. All-state 2,3 Choir 1,2,3 Science 1,2,3 H.S. Talent Show 1,2,3 ANDREW LAPINSKI, JR. Andy Radio Club 3 Latin Club 1 Baseball 2,3,4 Football 3,4 Maj. Seq. Math Min. Seq. Business Dance Committees 2,3 FAYE LEWIN French Club 3,4 Pres. 4 Latin Club 1,2,3 Majorette 2,3,4 Leaders Club 3,4 Nat. Honor Soc. 4 Soccer 1,2,3,4 Softball 1,2,3,4 LEONORA LUCE “Norie” French Club 2,3,4 Choral Teens 1,2,3,4 Leaders Club 3,4 Cheering 2,3,4 Hockey 2 Student Council 4 DOROTHY M. MACKSEL “Dotty-ann” Dancing 1,2 Tennis 1 Maj. Seq. Business 22 SHEILA P. MALONEY “Patty” Transfer from Richmond Hill High School Maj. Seq. Business Min. Seq. Home Economics Typing Certificate 2 ROSALIE ANN MARTZ “Lee” Maj. Seq. Business Dance Committees 1,2,4 MARTHA MAYO Maj. Seq. Business Min. Seq. Science Class Ring Committee 2 Dance Committees 2,3 TINA McB.URNIE “Toots” Maj. Seq. Business Class Treasurer 2 President of 211 2 Basketball 1,2 Baseball 1 Volleyball 1,2,3 Dance Committees 2,3,4 JOHN MELVIN “Smilie’l JOHN MUCHOWSKI “Moochie” Varsity Wrestling 3 Maj. Seq. Art Min. Seq. Retailing Dance Committee 3 CHARLES L. PAPISH “Pap” Class Secretary 4 President 216 1 Latin Club 1,2 Maj. Seq. Science Varsity Baseball 1,2,3,4 J. V. Cross-counlry 1 J. V. Basketball 1,3 ELOISE F. PARKER Vice President 219 2 Maj. Seq. Homemaking Min. Seq. Math Dance Committees 1,2,3 23 i La JOAN E. PAYNE “Dutch” Hockey 1,2 Basketball 1,2 Volleyball 1,2 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Maj. Seq. Retailing LOIS PENNY “Lo” Choir 1,2,3,4 Speech 3 Maj. Seq. Science JOE PIPCZYNSKI “Pipp” Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Co-Capt. Basketball 4 Maj. Seq. Art Min. Seq. Shop 2nd Team All Scholastic RALPH ROACH Band 1,2,3 Choir 3,4 Basketball 2,3,4 Track 3,4 Baseball 2 JEANETTE ROGOZINSKI “Jean” Basketball 1 Soccer 1,4 Maj. Seq. Band Volleyball 2 Badminton 3 Dance Committee 2,3 JOHN G. REEVE F. F. A. 1,2,3,4 Choir 4 Basketball 3,4 Baseball 2 Maj. Seq. Farming •A LEONA E. RUDD “Lee” Trans. Garden Country Day School Student Council 4 Cheerleading 1,2,3 Leaders Club 2,3 Bowling 3 HERBERT H. SMITH “Herb President 3 Library—President 3 N. F. A.—President 2 Public Speaker 2 place 2 Min. Seq. Math Dramatics Club 3 MARION TROYAN “Babe Leaders Club 1,2,3,4 Cheerleading 1,2,3,4 Yearbook 4 Soccer 1,2,3 Archery 1,3 Volleyball 1,2,3 Badminton 1,2,3 Magazine Contest 4 SHEPARD SCHEINBERG “Shep Class President 2,4 Vice President 216 Student Council 1,3,4 Latin CluU. 1,2,3 Wrestling 1,2,3,4 Track and Cross-country 1,2 Tennis 3 Boy’s State 3 JOHN SOLOMON Baseball 1,4 Basketball 3,4 Football 2,3 Maj. Seq. Math Min. Seq. Mech. Drawing JAMES SYREWICZ “Jim Transfer from Chelsea U. H. S. Electrical Club 2 Baseball 3,4 Basketball 1,2 Softball 1,2 Pool 2 Maj. Seq. Shop Min. Seq. Math BETTY ANN TERRY National Honor Society 4 Soccer 1,2,3,4 Softball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 2,3,4 J. V. Cheerleader 4 Physical Ed. Honor Society 3,4 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 EILEEN E. SULLIVAN “Sully Basketball 1 Hockey 2 RITA TRUTNER National Honor Society 3,4 President 4 Latin Club 1,2,3 President 2,3 French Club 2,3,4 Pres. 2, Vice Pres. 4 Press Club 3,4 Yearbook 4 25 BRADFORD TUTHILL Vice Pres. 103 1 F. F. A. Audio Visual 2 Wrestling 1 Football 1 Maj. Seq. Agriculture F. F. A. Committee Work 1,2,3,4 GEORGE TUTHILL F. F. A. Wrestling 3,4 Maj. Seq. Agriculture Min. Seq. Band F. F. A. Committee Work 4 PATRICIA TWOMEY Patsy” Class Pres. 3 French Club 2,3,4 Leaders Club 4 Softball 2 Cheering 3,4 Volleyball 4 Nat. Honor Soc. 4 BETSEY ANN TYTE Bets” Dramatics 3 Speech 3 Soccer 3 Volleyball 3 Softball 3 Maj. Seq. Band Dance Committee 3 HERBERT W. VOSS Pete” Maj. Seq. Wood Shop Min. Seq. Art FRANCES WAGNER “Franie” Speech 3,4 Dramatics 3,4 Library Club 2,3,4 Twirling 1,2,3,4 French Club Basketball 2 Volleyball 2 GERALD WARNER “Jerry” F. F. A. 1,2,3,4 Vice Pres. 4 Cross-country 1,2,3,4 Captain 4 Track 1,2,3,4 Captain 3 Co-captain 4 PATRICIA WARNER 4,Pat” Pres. 103 1 Latin Club 1,2,3 Leaders Club 4 Hockey 3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Badminton 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 26 NATALIE WIVCZAR “Nat” Secretary of class 3 Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 3,4 Leaders Club 4 Honor Volleyball 3,4 Honor Basketball 3,4 Honor Baseball 3,4 Magna Cum Laude Latin 1,2 LOUIS WASKI “Louie” Class Vice Pres. 3 Class Treas. 4 Student Council—Treas. 4 Football 1,2,3,4 Co-capt. 4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Pres. 206-4 Dance Committees JEANETTE ZAK “Jan” Speech 3 Badminton Honor 2 Softball 2 Soccer 4 Basketball 4 Maj. Seq. Orchestra Min. Seq. Business FREDERICK WICK “Fritz” Class Treas. 3 Pres. 208-3 Vice Pres. 205-4 Fut. Farmers of Am. 3,4 Track 3,4 Basketball 3 1st Place Discus 4 Suffolk County Track Meet 2nd Place Shot Put WILLIAM ZAMBRISKI “Zam” Football 3,4 Intra. Football 1 JAMES WOODSON “Hawk” Audio Visual 1,2,3 Diversified Occup. 2,3,4 Math. 1,2 MARTIN ZANESKI Vice Pres. 203-3 Min. Seq. Industrial Arts : 27 SENIORS THEODORE ANDERSON Vice Pres. Latin Club 1,2 Student Council 3,4 Wrestling 3 Football 3 Tennis 3,4 Co-Capt. 4 Maj. Seq. Math. KONRAD DABROWSKI Movie Operator 3,4 Maj. Seq. Shop EILEEN C. DEMKIN Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Badminton 1,2 Tennis 2 Basketball 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 RICHARD HALLETT Latin Club 1,2 Maj. Seq. Math. Min. Seq. Science Varsity Tennis 2,3 Varsity Football 3,4 Wrestling 1 BARBARA A. HANSELL President 103-2 “All 13” Club 1,2,3,4 Library Club 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Sectional All State 2,3,4 Student Council 2 Soccer Honor Team 3 Basketball 2,3 MARGARET BERRYMAN Press Club 3 Choir 3 French Club Maj. Seq. Academic Min. Seq. Business Dance Committee 3 O F DONNA BOTTORFF Pres. 203-2,3 Library Club 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2 Maj. Seq. Art Min. Seq. Science Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 ARTHUR LEWIS BROWN Student Council 4 Football 4 Ping Pong 2,3,4 Tennis 3,4 Badminton 3,4 Champ 4 Band 28 MARY HARRIS THOMAS HARRIS DIANE McCABE Student Council 2,3 Library Club 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 French Club 1 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 EDWARD SUJESKI Pres. Freshman Class 1 Pres. 203-3 Varsity Baseball 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2 Maj. Seq. Mech. Drawing Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Varsity Wrestling 3,4 Softball Honor Team 1,2,3,4 Badminton 3,4 Basketball 2,3 Maj. Seq. Shop Volleyball 3,4 Min. Seq. Art All State 2 Maj. Seq. Business Dance Committee 3 GARY SQUIRES Maj. Seq. Shop Min. Seq. Math BETTY L. STREBEL Library Club 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Basketball 1,2 Hockey 2 Badminton 2 Dancing 1 Soccer 1 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 RUTH M. PAINTER Student Council 1 Latin Club 1,2,3 Library Club 1,2,3,4 Soccer Honor Team 2,3 Basketball 1,2 Tennis 2,3 Badminton 2,3 Dance Committees 1,2,3 CONSTANCE VOLLMOELLER Volleyball 1,4 Softball 1,4 Badminton 1,4 Dance Committees 1,4 29 CoVica Leona Rudd George Heather ■( Nancy Gendron Frank Kennell “B«s4 Dressed Ted Anderson _ f. Barbara Hansell JjjlVWli a ■fcejCS Rita Trutner Shep Scheinberg - Ptr V Shep Scheinberg Rita Trutner tSME Pat Twomey Shep Scheinberg 30 Barbara Kruszeski Shep Scheinberg Line, Sejun bo4- Wo+ Sheila Maloney Ray Brown tlosl CI V5S Teasers Pat Warner Walter Conklin M'tscK'«ev6tt5 Pat Warner Richard Firth S4ro V Esme Galvin George Lang 31 Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Moe! Can’t you straighten my tie? How times have changed! Being a prominent spectator in the arena of time, the Victory Bell has had a chance to witness class life since its earliest year. Students in 1899 did not have individual desks; they had to share one with another class- mate. Little entertainment, if any, was provided, as there were no chapel or homeroom pro- grams. Only a few fortunate stu- dents were able to continue with a high school education; so the classes of 1899 were compara- tively small. Good fortune has smiled on the present classes of Riverhead. Chapel programs have broken up school routine, and have pro- vided interesting and education- al entertainment. Modern equip- ment has replaced the old to make school life easier for the pupils. In the classes of today, which average over one hun- dred students, most of the pupils complete four years of high school, and many continue with college. The Class of ’56 has ROOM 201 Left to Right, Row 1: J. Young, E. Koscukiewicz, A. Batchelder, T. Rich- ardson, B. Urban, P. Lewin, M. Hud- son. Row 2: B. Sidor, S. Mayo, P. Fleming, S. Tyte, D. Bergen, N. Cor- win. Row 3: J. Brown, H. Crayton, J. Bogden, W. Hayes, M. Ross, C. Raffe. Row 4: A. Williams. R. Mayo, D. Terry, P. Hielinske, T. O’Leary. ROOM 203 Left to Right, Row 1: J. Wowak, P. Kowalski, J. Pawlikowski, D. Tyska, E. Ziarkowski, B. Carey, B. Howell, Miss Spann. Row 2: S. Jack- son, P. Bell, R. Lutters, F. Nelson, O. Braids, B. Densieski, P. Heiden- reich. Row 3: J. Sobocinski, J. Hatch- er, A. Kapusinski, W. Trutner, E. Carey, C. Michalowski. Row 4: G. Raynor, E. Downs, D. Lorenz, K. Seaman. Row 5: R. Bell, G. Pierz- chanowski, R. Conklin. almost reached its horizon ROOM 204 Row 1: E. Love, B. Kosciusko, C. Batynski, P. Young, B. Jackson, C. Czerpinski, M. Nedosik, S. Stakey, C. James. Row 2: R. McKay, R. Barone, V. Buzohoski, E. Sujeski, R. Hefter, L. Warner, S. Kulesa. Row 3: L. Daniels, W. Raffel, A. Penny, C. Cain, J. Cohen, C. Adamzeski, L. Smith, J. Waski, A. Nash. Heading the list of junior activities this year was the election of President Walter Hayes, Vice-President Jane Waski, Secretary Sally Stark, and Treasurer George Stapon. Under the guidance of these able officers the class of ’56 won first prize in the annual Halloween Decoration Contest. For the first time the doors of College Night were opened to them, and many arrived at a better idea of what their future might hold. The crowning point of the year came in June, when they held their first formal dance, The Junior Prom. ROOM 208 Row 1: B. Kessel, J. Rollins, J. Dor- mand, B. Homan, J. Nedosik, P. Brooks, S. Sabotka. Row 2: R. Mor- ris, D. Young, C. Dennehey, P. Dos- cinski, C. Kellar, J. Bogdan. Row 3: R. Gendron, R. Corwin, C. Murray, A. Parrish, J. Behrle, B. Stepnoski. Row 4: R. Diem, F. Painter, R. Ran- dall, T. Griffing, H. Horner, K. Kneski, Row 5: J. Creighton, D. Will- mott, R. Diem, F. Walsh, M. Howard. W. Bilski, R. Block. The road has become ROOM 217 Left to right, Row 1: S. Pawloski, D. Regent, T. Zubina, M. Brown, D. Har- ris, B. Gondola, P. Lawless, M. Cybul- ski, S. Mazura. Row 2: G. Zaloga, J. Geneski, A. Dahnowski, R. Am- brose, L. Gritting, S. Hackal, R. Gib- bons, A. Williams, M. Snyder. Row 3: J. Mazura, R. Horton, A. Aneski, J. Wowak, Y. Camerer, H. Pollack, B. Davidowski. Row 4: N. Nash, F. Winfree, J. Jackowski, A. Tuthill, A. Lang, R. Rogers, A. Zaweski, W. Hor- ner. Row 5: H. Turnbull, G. Walsh, J. Zambriski, J. Sidorco. Mr. Dia- mond. ROOM 211 Row 1: C. Guyer, G. Avram, B. Wells, G. Weiss, B. Haycoski, S. Dem- chak, B. Lewin, C. Downes, J. Dia- mond, M. Tymul, M. Ullian, B. Worthington. Row 2: E. Bailey, E. Shout. L. Fohlbrugge, M. Goldman, B. Harrison, E. Smith, K. Hallet, C. Kozenka, J. Orlowski, K. Stakey, O. Samaschuck, M. Brown, H. Poudel. Row 3: B. Bartlett, S. Roosa, P. Lie- bect, J. Carter, C. Pflieger, R. Lang- horn, E. Benjamin, W. Poliak, J. Nedosik, D. Nelson, A. Holmes, T. Podlas, Mr. Pyne. Row 4: V. Rollins, M. Torrance, E. James, R. Ford, R. Ligon, F. Ligon, J. Hulse, J. Kiegel, B. Wedel. Row 5: J. Young, F. Mc- Kay, J. Seaman, A. Pollock, A. Giles, R. Seebeck, J. Harris, T. Troyan, C. Graff, G. Mujsce, N. Demidovich, R. Robinson, M. Kopec, C. Bloss. 36 easier for the Sophomores ROOM 109 Left to Right, Row 1: J. Tuthill, B. Jackowski. O. Ross. J. Tyska, T. Sobatka, M. Mayo. Row 2: D. Tay- lor, J. Leonard, B. Demkin, S. Ander- son, M. Halsey, Mr. Brower. Row 3: C. Harris, G. Stolzenberg, D. Lucas, T. Crohan, W. Buniski, T. Boles. Row 4: R. Doroska, N. Berk, H. Koops, J. Atkins, B. Cooper, W. Tillman, B. Dormand. Row 5: P. Albin, P. Sta- pon, L. Hills, W. Moisa, K. Davis, D. McCabe. Row 6: K. Vogelin, J. Cangiolosi, E. Muchowski, O. Worth- ington, J. Niecko. The class of ’57 started the year by electing Mike Kopec, President; Michael Small, Vice- President; John Dabrowski, Secretary, and Janet Craft, Treasurer. Then, on December 22, they held their dance, The Snow Flurry. In line with tradition, they decorated the school Christmas tree in the lobby. Last, but not least, on the agenda was the selection of class rings. 37 CLASS OFFICERS: Vice President: M. Small; Secretary: J. Dabrowski; Treasurer: J. Craft; President: M. Kopec. To the Class of the road ROOM 103 Left to Right, Row 1: L. Tyte, N. Mayo, E. Owen, S. Simon, D. Stapon, P. Kulesa, K. Kolenski, E. Pugsley. Row 2: C. Trinowski, J. Sullivan, R. Burns, V. Kratoville, A. Fleming, E. Jameson, V. Hipp, R. Reeve. Row 3: Miss Conrad, T. Haupt, J. Bokinz, P. Czujko, E. Lojko, D. Horn, A. Warner, R. Simmons, F. Zambriski. ROOM 105 Left to Right, Row 1: D. Gilliam, B. Stepnoski, C. Ferreira, M. Myers, L. Polak, B. Booker, N. Reddick, D. Zaleski, E. Hoppe. Row 2: B. Teuber, J. Marsters, B. Crieghton, B. Jackson, M. Barker, G. Grunewoldt, Mr. Shaffran. Row 3: W. Setek, O. Evans, F. Kosky, N. Stakey, P. Kowalski. Row 4: S. Keeney, W. DeWall, P. Gruenwoldt, C. Mason, A. Grodski. Row 5: D. L’Hommedieu, S. Trent, C. Tyte, P. Kruszon, H. Bunke, A. Stasiukiewicz. ROOM 106 Left to Right, Row 1: J. Dennehy, P. Atkinson, T. Bogden, L. Conklin, H. Kruk, B. Marsh, R. Golembeski, M. Hong. Row 2: S. Downs, M. Graves, D. Lapinski, D. Hilton, M. Stark, J. Staib, M. Perkowski, P. Tiernan. Row 3: R. Wowak, J. Till- man, J. Wallace, W. Tuthill. Row 4: R. Avram, R. Hulse, L. Kowalski, S. Bullock, E. Keeney, W. Stark, W. Murphy, Mr. Tormey. 38 ahead sometimes seems difficult ROOM 107 Left to Right, Row 1: G. Gallus, M. Gallo, P. Jones, M. Lankau, S. Heath- er, F. Hovey, F. Hong, M. Pelc. Row 2: C. Woodson, L. Novicki, E. Nics, C. Morris, N. Shaw, R. Smith, C. Setek. Row 3: R. Thurm, J. Blacham, P. Bilski, F. Ambrose, M. Botula, R. Brown, E. Turner, Mr. Stevens. Row 4: H. Seaman, D. Kruel, C. Garner, P. Magee, S. Veokas. Absentee—J. Kowalski. ROOM 108 Left to Right, Row 1: F. Troyan, J. Kowalski, D. Zembko, A. Hawkins, V. Flippen, L. Cantor, P. Downs. Row 2: M. Pace, F. Urban, B. Wilson, J. Wells, C. Carey, J. Antonick, Miss Growall. Row 3: F. Smith, R. Doros- ka, W. Kuver, D. Stapon, P. Hornyak, L. Johnson, M. Kreshon, H. Hogan, P. Rafle, J. Taylor, T. Medsger. Row 4: R. Machsel, D. Schmersal, E. Danielowich. The “Frosh” got off to a good start this year. Thomas Medsger was elected President; Lois Cantor, Vice-President; Faye Urban, Secretary; and Barbara Jackson, Treasurer. To help them get acquainted with the school, the speech club gave talks during home- room programs on different phases of school life. An- other interesting program for the entire class was an address by a jet pilot from Suffolk County Air Force Base. The outstanding event of course took place in the spring—their first dance. CLASS OFFICERS: Treasurer: B. Jackson; Secretary: F. Urban; President: T. Medsger; Vice President: L. Cantor. They have just begun the journey ROOM 206 First row: R. Liggon, R. Kirby, C. Veoukas, E. Stelzer, L. Nostrom, C. Murray, P. Densieski. Second row: E. Cruser, C. Sandberg. J.tCantin, G. Burns, J. Mulgrew, A. Rogozinski, R. Gadzinski, R. Anderson. Third row: N. Raffe, C. Troyan, E. Jarzombek, E. Fontana, P. Berdan, B. Alec, B. Sullivan, D. Radjeski. Fourth row: A. Bunke, Miss Murray, C. Skeete, R. Roach, W. Childress, L. Ceckowski, W. Ried, B. Sanford, R. Nelson. After mid-year exams, a new group of students, the class of ’59, were given their first view of high school Although it was a big jump from junior to senior high, these Freshmen quickly adapted themselves to. their new routine. Scrabble with a Latin twist. When our bell was new, little emphasis was placed on physi- cal education. A few sports- minded boys could go out for football and track, but, on the whole, participation was limited. It was out of the question for girls to take an active part in any sport. Nowadays, physical education is recognized as an important part of our education. Our broad- ened program in this field includes baseball, basketball, wrestling, tennis, and other sports for boys. At last the mod- ern girl has found her place in the world of athletics, for she may participate in games such as hockey, volleyball, basketball, and softball. Left to Right, Sitting: M. Goldman, B. Lewin, T. Zubina, S. Demchuk, E. Galvin, J. Anderson. Kneeling: S. Stakey, F. Lewin, P. Twomey, D. Harris, R. Ambrose, K. Stakey, H. Ed- wards. Standing: B. Kruszeski, N. Wivczar, P. Warner, J. Zaloga, S. Roosa, G. Zaloga, N. Gendron, S. Nienstedt, B. Celic. HONOR TEAM: Left to Right, Sitting: J. Paw- likowski, J. Waski, J. Anderson, E. Galvin, R. Ambrose. Kneeling: B. Lewin, D. Collins, P. War- ner, B. Harrison, S. Nienstedt. Standing: B. Celic, N. Gendron, D. Vojvoda, J. Zambriski, Miss Barron. Rough and Ready Sport “Move fast, but watch those fotils!” is a familiar cry heard coming from the sidelines at any hockey game. The honor team is made up eleven girls who are chosen for their ability, sportsmanship, and leadership. Although some may not be chosen for the first team, they still receive credit and learn to be good sports. 42 One minute to go! Left to Right, Sitting: S. Stark, M. Nedosik, J. Pawli- kowski, D. Collins, A. Jessen, M. Lankau, J. Nedosik, J. Dormand, S. Demchuck,, B. Kosciusko. Kneeling: J. Zaloga, R. Painter, P. Bokinz, F. Lewin, B. Harrison, S. Heather, S. Pawloski, P. Liebert, B. Jackson, J. Nedosik. B. Hansell, M. Atkins, H. Edwards. Standing: D. Grodski, L. Hubbard, N. Wivczar, P. Warner, J. Cor- win, P. Doscinski, N. Gendron, B. Lewin, K. Stakey, P. Zambriski, J. Brandt, A. Batchelder, D. Young, S. Stakey, B. Terry. Dribble It up Slowly Years ago, women didn’t participate in many sports. But times have changed. Nowadays, the girls look forward to playing soccer every fall. Soccer is a rough and ready game which calls for eleven players on a team. The girls are pick- ed for the team because of their skill, sports- manship, and leadership. GAME: Center Moriches 0—Riverhead 0 HONOR TEAM: Left to Right, Sitting: F. Lewin, J. Zaloga, A. Jessen, S. Stakey, J. Dormand. Kneeling: B. Terry, S. Stark, D. Young, M. Atkins, R. Painter. Standing: D. Grodski, L. Hubbard, N. Wivczar, B. Kruszeski, Miss Gillespie. Let's get together on those points! 43 Last minute instructions. Teamwork Gets It Over The Net HONOR TEAM, First Row: Miss Gillespie, N. Luce, B. Celic, N. Wivczar, B. Kruszeski,. L. Hubbard, P. Two- mey, N. Gendron, B. Terry, Miss Barron. Second row: D. Young, D. Collins, C. Vollmoeller, E. Deegan, P. War- ner, B. Strebel, P. Bokinz, J. Corwin, J. Zaloga. Third row: P. Doscinski, P. Young, C. Terry, B. Jackson, C. Adamczeski, B. McCabe, B. Denesieski, J. Waski, S. Stark, J. Rollins. Fourth row: K. Stakey, R. Ambrose, J. Pawlikowski, J. Zambriski, B. Lewin, J. Craft, G. Weiss, M. Goldman, T. Zabina. Fifth row: O. Sema- schuk, J. Orlowski, G. Walsh, B. Haycoski, S. Demchuk, G. Zaloga, S. Roosa, J. Diamond. Sixth row: C. Kozenka, S. Stakey, B. Worthington. You should have spiked it Pattie! Teamwork is an outstanding factor for a good vol- leyball team. This statement proved to be true as a result of the volleyball playday which was held at R.H.S. on December 4, 1954. There were 125 people here who represented twelve other schools. The play- day started at 9:00 A.M. and was brought to a close at 12:30 P.M. We lost our first game but went on to win the remaining three. Mattituck was the winner and R.H.S. was the consolation winner. These two teams did not get a chance to have a play off. Southampton 13 R.H.S. 12 Center Moriches 13 R.H.S. 18 Greenport 15 R.H.S. 17 East Hampton 10 R.H.S. 21 Honor team, left to right, kneeling: F. Lewin, B. Terry, D. Young, D. Harris, B. Lewin, D. McCabe. Standing: N. Gendron, L. Hubbard, MissBarron. That's Legal This Year Basketball is a fast and complicated game which is liked by many girls. Be- cause the rules change from year to year, it is sometimes difficult to remember what is legal and what is not and a player is apt to make several fouls without realizing it. The girls who were selected for the two honor teams played several games during the season and the first team played in a playday which was held at Center Moriches on Saturday, March 6, 1955. Left to right. First row: C. Blonkowski, N. Luce, H. Ed- wards, N. Wivczar. F. Lewin, B. Kruszeski, P. Bokinz, R. Painter, D. McCabe, N. Gendron, P. Warner. Second row: Miss Gillespie, D. Grodski, J. Waski, B. Murphy, P. Twomey, B. Celic, A. Brown, B. Terry, L. Hubbard. Third row: B. Carey, C. Adamczeski, P. Young, J. Dor- mand, P. Doscinski, S. Stark, E. Ziarkowski, P. Lewin, B. Densieski, J. Rollins. Fourth row: J. Diamond, B. Haycoski, K. Stakey, B. Worthington, S. Stakey. D. Young. B. Jackson, A. Batchalder. Fifth row: T. Zubina, B. Lewin, R. Ambroze, L. Ambroze, C. Haff, K. Pawla- kowski, C. Harris, J. Zambriski, J. Pawlikowski, R. Lut- ters. Education Honor Society This organization is the highest honorary position a girl can achieve in the physical education depart- ment. The chief work of this organization is to plan a program for the induction of new members which usually takes place in January. This year the girls put on a tumbling exhibition before the actual induc- tion. Girls elected into this society must show out- standing qualities in leadership and sportsmanship. Left to right, sitting: F. Lewin, M. Nedosik, J. Dormand, S. Stark. P. Bokinz, J. Zaloga. Kneel- ing: B. Terry, N. Wivczar, M. Atkins, N. Gendron, B. Kruszeski. Standing: Miss Gillespie, L. Hub- bard, S. Stakey, D. Vojvoda, N. Luce, B. Celic. Left to Right, kneeling: B. Terry, B. Kruszeski. Sitting: P. Twomey, G. Columbus, J. Zaloga, E. Leonard, P. Bokinz, D. Collins. Standing: P. War- ner, N. Gendron, L. Hubbard, B. Ce- lic, D. Vojvoda, N. Luce, S. Stakey, N. Wivczar, M. Troyan, F. Lewin. Girls7 Leaders Club The members of this group work very hard to help make it possible for others to have after school sports. A manager and referees are chosen for each sport to take charge of the attendance and make sure everyone gets a chance to play. Those who turn out for after school activities receive twenty points for each sport. Awards are given to the girls'who earn a certain amount of points. 125 — Minor R 225 — Numerals 400 — Major R 600 — First Chevron 800 — Second Chevron 46 1 J8 WTO VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Kneeling—N. Luce, J. Waski, M. Troyan. Standing—B. Densieski, P. Albin, P. Twomey. TEAM Many people fail to realize how much team spirit is afforded by the cheer- leaders, who put in much time and effort practicing old and new cheers. Cheer- ing is not an easy job. Those who wish to join the cheering squad must sign up in the spring and practice every noon hour for about a month and a half under the supervision of varsity cheerleaders. After all of the cheers are learned per- fectly, the girls try out before the former cheerleaders and are then chosen ac- cording to their ability. All girls must serve on the J.V. squad for at least a year. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Left to right—G. Zaloga, E. Ziarkowski, J. Rollins, B. Worthington, B. Haycoski B. Terry. 47 Shoot! Shoot! Squash! Rolling along. T-E-A-M An enthusiastic group? Get that rebound. Nice interception. If� A ',v 'C' i r T w k 5 01 DC Left to right, sitting. Row 1: R. Hallock, V. Buzohoski, J. Bogden, L. Waski, T. Anderson, J. Bilski, L. Daniels, E. Carey, J. Evans. Row 2: A. Nash, A. Kapusinski, B. Trutner, F. Nelson, J. Cohen, J. Pipp, R. Block, W. Zambriski, A. Zaweski. Row 3: W. Bilski, L. Johnson, F. Ligon, A. Lapinski, W. Hayes, R. Diem, F. Walsh. R. Diem. R. Atkinson, R. McKay, P. Heidenreich. Row 4: R. Roach, R. Ligon, M. McKiilop, R. Gibons. “Hold That Litud” Coach McKillop’s Blue Waves enjoyed a successful season. The opening game against Bay Shore showed Riverhead losing by a small margin of one point. Under the spark of Ed Carey, Frank Nelson, and Joe Pipp, the team went on to win its traditional game against Southampton. One member of the team, Ted Anderson, won a place on the all-scholastic eleven. The team was the lightest in the league but came up third in the finals. J. V. TEAM: Left to right, sitting: E. Danielowich, R. Reeve,. J. Sullivan, C. Harris, J. Cangiolosi, S. Keeny. Second row: Coach Walter Stewart, B. Cooper, R. Harding, M. Troyan, P. Bilski, J. Reeve, B. Sidor. Third row: A. Brown, J. Creighton, M. Kopec. R. Ligon, B. Setek, C. Bloss. M. Small. Future Varsity Stars To all Freshmen who think that they are too small to play football, I would like to refer you to the little fellow who goes by the name of Ed Carey. Ed is under a hundred and thirty pounds, but its all dynamite. Its not always the weight that counts but the will to play for your team. So if you’re contemplating on taking up football, and you’re afraid that you are a little under weight, just think of little Ed Carey who was an outstanding player on the team of ’54-’55. We want a touchdown! The boys are warming up. Left to right, kneeling: R. Ligon, J. Brown, L. Warner, R. Randall, J. Warner, R. Doroski, W. Droskoski, F. Ambrose. Standing: H. Crayton, H. Brooks, D. Lucas, W. Stark, B. Murphy, R. Conklin, H. Poliak, E. Benjamin. “Hit That Tape!” This year Coach Gilhooley’s varsity nine had an extremely good season. First of all they won the county and island championships. Secondly, they tied Port Jefferson, our biggest foe. Thirdly, with several experienced fellows, Coach Gil- hooley turned his team into one of the biggest threats to any team running cross country. The captain of the champion team, Gerry Warner, received the highest award in individuals; the Suffolk County individual championship. The J.V. was also very successful this season. Four way tie involving, left to right, running: G. Warner, R. Randall, R. Doroski, J. Brown. Courtesy of NEWSDAY. VARSITY WRESTLING, Left to Right, Standing: J. Creighton, S. Scheinberg, J. Cohen, D. Lorenz, A. Giles, T. Harris, H. Crayton, H. Brooks, F. Ligon, W. Stewart. “It’s a Pin.f” Wrestling, which is becoming very popular with the fans of R.H.S., was sparked on by the outstanding coaching of Walt Stewart and the leadership of co- captains Henry Brooks and Jerry Cohen. Brooks, Cohen, Tuthill, Ligon, Lorenz, Poliak, and “Smiley” Melvin led the grapplers in points for the team. The team of ’54-’55 did well and should go down in the history of R.H.S. as one of the best. J. V. TEAM: Left to right—W. Stewart, W. Bilski, F. Kowalski, J. Bilski, R. Harding, F. Ambrose, B. Dorman, K. Voeglin, J. Mazura, B. Cooper, G. Tuthill, G. Pierchanowski, R. Bell. 53 _. , p Harris, E- Csr®y righ, R Randa ’J'B Pnflfh. T innn Stsnd Swish...for R.H.S. The Blue Wave basketball team entered a new league under the ardent lead- ership of Coach Gilhooley. They fared well against the more experienced teams which were already in the league. More important than winning the games was the development of an outstanding team in sportsmanship and character. Joe Pipp and Ed Carey scored the most points per game in an exciting display of Skillful and tactful maneuvering. S' Ko,eSa' P Bilski, F. w r,e' E' Danielow‘ch, R. Hulse. P°llak' R Gibb°n� . R. Veft ' .L.John,on’ Coa, ■ etek, J. Cangiolo “Our Future Team” Our J.V.’s were excellent entertainment during the ’54-’55 season. They dis- played outstanding maneuverability in their attempts to obtain teamwork. They did not win all their games but did make a good account of themselves in each of them. Coach McKillop has a group of willing boys who enjoy the game. They will undoubtedly reinforce the varsity in swell fashion next year. Left to Right, Sitting, Row 1: S. Kolesa, G. Stapon, F. Walsh, J. Bugden, L. Waski. Row 2: J. Berle, S. Hackel, H. Poliak, W. Poliak, A. Lapinski, R. Harding. Row 3: M. McKillop, R. Robinson, K. Seaman, J. Syrewicz, M. Kopec, C. Bloss, R. Brown. It’s a Homer!” Baseball has been our national pastime for countless years. It has offered a means of relaxation for those who. follow sports activities. Our ’54 team was one to remember. It did a swell job in representing Riverhead High on the athletic field. Coach McKillop has been successfully coaching the R.H.S. team for sev- eral years', and ’54 was no exception. The boys made remarkable progress in their athletic abilities. 1954 BASEBALL SCHEDULE Riverhead 5 Center Moriches 3 Riverhead 10 Mattituck 0 Riverhead 13 East Hampton 3 Riverhead 14 Southold 4 Riverhead 1 Greenport 3 Riverhead 3 Southampton 11 Riverhead 3 Center Moriches 5 Riverhead 3 East Hampton 5 Riverhead 5 Southampton 7 f )) 56 Left to Right, Standing: H. Crayton, L. Johnson, D. Lucas, J. Cohen, L. Roach, W. Hayes, F. Nelson, R. Roach. Row 1, Kneeling: C. Harris, G. Raynor, L. Daniels, J. Brown, I. Wilcox. Row 2, Kneeling: E. Benjamin, L. Warner, R. Doroski, R. Ligon, R. Randall, G. Warner. “The Boys Will Run To Win!” Riverhead’s track team ran a fine schedule under the vigorous direction of Coach Jim Gilhooley. Out of six rough meets they chalked up four. They also did well in the East End and the County meets by placing first and second respectively. Captain Gerry Warner broke the School’s 440 record by lowering it to 52.9 seconds. In the East Ends big Fritz Wick took the shot put and the discus throw which helped our team immensely. “Over the hurdles.' Left to right, kneeling R. Gibons, N. Berk, J. Cangiolosi, R. Hefter. Standing: Coach Stewart, H. Homer, T. Anderson, B. Conklin, R. Hallet. “Over The Net!” Coach Walter Stewart’s varsity team had a very good season. They won the Eastern Long Island Championships by defeating our old rivals, Southampton, by a score of 4-1. Ted Anderson and Dick Hallet were two of the boys who sparked the team to victory. There is a noticeable increase in the turn out for this sport. 58 Table Tennis Among The Intramurals Minor sports play an important part in the development of good character and sportsmanship. Although they are not as well recognized by the student body, they tend to create team spirit and a cooperative attitude among the participants. More and more fellows are realizing that it’s not the type of sport you participate in but it’s the attitude you take when playing. 59 Wow! What a jump! Joe Pipp shoots for 2 points. Cross Country awards given by Coach Gilhooley. Push boys! Push! 60 George, Ray and Jerry having foot trouble. “Nothing serious,” says the Coach. Back in our grandfathers’ day school life was limited to study, with little diversion from the daily grind. In 1899 the most popular, and probably the only, “activity” was the Riverhead Debating Society, which was open to anyone in Riverhead. The greatest honor you could receive was to be elected presi- dent of this society. Not until 1912 was a music teacher added to the RHS faculty. Today the tremendous scope of our school activities is obvious to all in the community. The de- bating society of yesterday has long ago died out, and, although we may mourn its loss, we can- not help but rejoice at the re- placements we now enjoy. The National Honor Society OFFICERS President_____1st term—R. Trutner 2nd term—E. Celic Vice-President________ N. Gendron Secretary-Treasurer B. Kruszeski Adviser............... L. Hand Left to Right, Row 1: N. Gendron, R. Painter, B. Hansell, B. Hoecker, L. Hand, E. Celic, R. Trutner, F. Lewin, D. Collins. Row 2: B. Kruszeski, T. Anderson, B. Terry, P. Twomey. Scholarship, leadership, character, and service —this is the motto of the National Honor So- ciety. Every year the River head chapter posts the quarterly honor rolls, and issues special library passes in conjunction with it. This year, as their special project, they made a survey of homeroom programs. Other activities included attending the joint meeting of Suffolk Chapters at Bay Shore, and hearing a speech about Dr. Albert Schweitzer at the Riverhead Woman’s Club. A constitutional amendment adopted this year provides that 11a students, as well as lib and 12th year students, are eligible for induction. The activities of the Council this year have included the Student Receptionists, the conduc- tion of freshmen elections, the initiation of the “Senior of the Month,” an honor to outstanding seniors, and the formation of the Eastern Suffolk Association of Student Councils. OFFICERS President______ Shepard Scheinberg Vice-President..........Norie Luce Secretary_____________Leona Rudd Treasurer_____________.Louis Waski Adviser_______________M. Diamond Seated: B. Hoecker, E. Fleming, S. Stark, L. Luce, G. Walsh, L. Rudd, D. Young. Standing: J. Bogdin, S. Heather, T. Zubena, S. Roosa, W. Murphy, G. Fruenwald, S. Scheinberg, J. Hanacker, L. Waski, M. Kopec, Mr. Diamond. 62 The Student Council These May Be Tomorrow’s Journalists Seated, left to right: Evelyn Koscukiewicz, Victor Buzohoski, Joan Pawlikowski. Standing: Dorothy Tyska, Judy Young. Press Club gives the reporters of tomorrow an idea of their future occupation. By publishing the BLUE AND WHITE, the Press Club members become ac- quainted with the musts of good reporting. Each member is given a chance to use his, or her, initiative in writing features, short stories, and columns or report- ing important school news. BLUE AND WHITE PUBLISHED BY THE PRESS CLUB OF R; . q Czerpinski, E. Galvin. D R e JNedosik, J. Ander ’ kiewic . RoW V Fv Vpawlikowski, E. De«anHFdson A. Batch- M Berryman, S. Stark. O. z ietr -vBen.urw s McCabe. B. Ce. . Lutters, Mr. Ste Hopfe, Quest-ce que c’est? C’est le Cercle Francais “Le Cercle Frangais” is a pleasant way of learning about the French people, their customs and their language. Every second Monday “Monsieur le professeur” lets the students take over. As part of their education, they play games ranging from a French version of OLD MAID, called LE RAMONEUR, to anagrams. At other programs they listen to French records and re- cord their own voices to improve pronunciation. In June, to climax club activities, they go on t. picnic before saying “au revoir”—’till next year. This year a new constitution was adopted. it 64 Notre bon professeur, Monsieur Stevens Batcheldef'8B ' f1 . Row: s- Roosa C R one. M. R I' Tv?C°?-ki- P Kule.lca p ’v Zaloga- 2nd R ban yjteA°t We‘“ M. Go,dman°R8pE Za W. Wa'sh. J. UonardTp Urban8r Wi ’ D A. Holmes, E. Tueber G r ° ' J- Wells, M. Ga 5°h RrUe'' ° Stol2enb gGHen a,d‘- Trinow. M • R° : T- O’Leary R a’ Hogan' T. Medss P °pafl N’ Oemidovich W % T' J ' Botula, Noster bonus magister, M. Diamond Quo vadis? 217 O tempora! O mores! (Oh the times! Oh the customs) This Latin expression can be easily adapted to the Latin Club. For Latin familiar- izes each member with the Roman Civilization; furthermore their customs and beliefs are made clearer. Roman banquets, in a modified form, are some times held to acquaint Latin students with the collossal Roman feasts. Various games en- able the members to increase their knowledge of Latin. Songs sung in Latin also are included in Latin Club programs. Any Latin Club mem- ber will tell you Latin certainly is not a dead language. 65 Left to Right, 1st Row: F. Wagner, A. Jessen, J. Nedosik, M. Goldman, A. Batchelder, C. Sandberg, M. Atkins, B. Hoecker, B. Stepnoski, S. Heather. 2nd Row: E. Demkin, R. Horton, N. Berk, E. Stelzer, E. Harrison, R. Seebeck, C. Bloss, J. Atkins, J. Dabrowski. 3rd Row: J. Pawlikowski, C. Veoukas, W. Stark, D. Radjeski, P. Gruenwoldt, L. Warner, R. Corwin, S. Kulesa, R. McKay. 4th Row: B. Murphy, D. Taylor, D. Nelson, J. Sidortko, B. Wedel, J. Taylor, F. Walsh, A. Nash, R. Nelson. 5th Row: B. Sidor, Mr. Hovey, K. Nabor. Right, J- Nedosik, B. lessen. 66 The RHS band has become one of the most active organizations of our school. This year, besides playing at all the home football games and sev- eral chapel programs, it entered in the New York State Musical Asso- ciation Contest on May 8, and many of its members played solos or en- sembles there. On March 24 the band BA ND Left to Right, 1st Row: H. Poudel, J. Rogozinski, R. Painter, B. Tyte, H. Turnbull, J. Nedosik, B. Hansell, M. Nedosik, D. McCabe, B. Carey. 2nd Row: E. Celic, B. Kruszeski, N. Gendron, F. Urban, E. Teuber, T. Zubina, B. Sullivan, M. Myers, F. Lewin. 3rd Row: T. Anderson, M. Kopec, D. McCabe, R. Harding, F. McKay, O. Ross, R. Gadzinski, J. Bogden. 4th Row: N. Demidovich, B. Cooper, P. Densieski, C. Murray, A. Lang, C. Harris, O. Worthington, E. Zam- briski, B. Howell. 5th Row: B. Balser, F. Painter, A. Brown, A. Stasiukiewicz, R. Reeve. gave its annual concert. The Memo- rial Day and the Christmas parades were also on its list of activities. On College Night the band gave a short concert. On April 8, as a sidelight the members also attended a concert given by the Michigan Band at Car- negie Hall in New York. The VIOLINS: A. Holmes, A. Bunke, B. Terry, J. Zak, B. Jackowski, B. Wells, J. Diamond, E. Demkin, G. Stolzenberg, J. Craft. O. Semaschuk, G. Weiss. VIOLAS: M. Harris, G. Zaloga, J Dormand. CELLOS: J. Brown. J. Walsh. BASS: W. Hayes. PIANO: L. Cantor. WOOD- Our orchestra, a vital part of our school music education, has partici- pated in many activities throughout the year. Besides playing at the an- nual Spring concert, it has partici- pated in several chapel programs OR C H EST RA WINDS: A. Batchalder, M. Atkins, A. Jessen, J. Nedosik, B. Hansel), N. Gendron, F. Hovey, M. Nedosik. R. Painter, B. Hoecker. TYMPANY: O. Worthington. A. Brown, C. Harris. BRASS: R. Corwin, R. Warner, S. Kolesa, P. Gruenwald, T. Anderson. J. Dabrowski, F. McKay. J. Sidorko, N. Demidovich, B. Wedel, B. Sidor. CONDUCTOR: Mr. John MacDonald. played for the commencement exer- cises in both January and June, and entered in the New York State School Music Association Contest. They also gave two outside concerts, one for the Sag Harbor High School and the other for the Riverhead Rotary Club. 69 The First row: M. Brown, V. Rzepka, E. Bailey, R. Wanat, C. Downs, D. Zaleski, S. Downs, R. Ligon, S. Hackel, P. Kruzon, R. Burns, B. Jackson, T. Richardson, J. Antonick, J. Rollons, K. Kolenski, D. Regent. Second row: M. Ullian, B. Worthington, S. Demchuk, A. Henderson, R. Ambrose, V. Krataville, J. Cangiolosi, R. Gibbons, J, Berle, J. Seaman, E. Kenney, B. Cratan, B. Haykowski, E. Ziarkowski, D. Zembko, J. Waski, Mr. John MacDonald. Third row: Every seventh period the melo- dious strains filling the corridors come from the R.H.S. choir—re- hearsing dilligently under the direc- tion of Mr. MacDonald for one of its many performances. This year the choir has set two records. There are more male mem- bers than ever before; moreover this year’s choir is the largest in the his- CHOIR K. Stakey, A. Williams, P. Downs, J. Kowalski, G. Avram, J. Anderson, N. Luce, H. Poliak. R. Robinson, J. Mazura, L. Daniels, A. Hawkins, A. Bloom, M. Stark, D. Hilton, E. Love. Fourth row: C. Pflieger, B. Jackson, G. Booker, V. Rollins, R. Kuver, R. Roach, J. Reeve, W. Murphy, K. Seaman, J. Cowirn, L. Hubbard, P. Doscinski, M. Brown. tory of R.H.S. The yuletide spirit reached its climax in the high school when the choir presented the familiar Christmas story in pageant form. Be- side performing in the Spring Con- cert the choir and some of its soloists also entered the NYSSMA Contest. A great honor was bestowed upon the choir and Mr. MacDonald when John Ehert wrote for and dedicated to them the song Salvation is Created. Service is their motto Kneeling: W. Polak, R. Bell, J. Woodson, L. Johnson. Standing: Mr. Lawrence, C. Dabrowski, O. Bell, L. Daniels, T. Troyan, P. Bilski, A. Giles, E. Turner, J. Till- man. AUDIO-VISUAL Today, more and more stress is being laid on using “outside” aids in teaching. An outstanding aid is the body of material secured by the audio- visual department. Included in this group are films, film strips and recordings. This year the Long Island Audio-Visual Council, which helps individual school programs, was held here on March 31. LIBRARY CLUB By keeping the library neat and cataloguing books, the library club assists Miss Brown. At the end of the year, the members receive either a bronze or silver award according to the num- ber of years of their service. First Row: F. Wagner, B. Marsh, A. Pugsley, K. Kolenski, J. Wo- wak. L. Cantor. Second Row: L. Conklin, B. Hansell, D. Bottorff, E. Deegan, B. Kosciusko, P. Kowalski, D. Brown. Third Row: B. Urban, B. Densieski, B. Carey, M. Lankau. E. Ziarkowski, S. Heather, J. Antonich. Fourth Row: B. Kessel, C. Carey, C. Batynski, D. Tyska, D. Lapinski, D. McCabe, F. Troyan, P. Flem- ing. Fifth Row: M. Mayo, R. Painter, B. Strebel, S. Stakey, M. Gallo, D. Taylor, J. Wells, F. Ur- ban. Not present: J. Brandt. 72 An insight into farming and honiemaking First row: Ronald Doroska, Frank McKay, Richard Gendron, Robert Hulse, William Tuthill. Second row: Adam Kraskewicz, Conrad Dabrowski, George Tuthill, Nor- man Stakey, Jay Hulse, George Mujsce. Third row: Mike How- ard, Austin Warner, John Wowak, Robert Diem, Raymond Diem, Jerry Warner, Mr. James Pyne. Fourth row: Raymond Macksell, John Jackowski, Thomas Crohan, John Reeve, Bradford Tuthill, James Creighton, John Kruel. The Future Farmers of America is a popular organization in our school as well as all over the United States. This year the FFA elected John Kruel presi- dent, Jerry Warner vice-president, John Wowak secretary, George Mujsce treas- urer, Michael Howard sentinel, and Jay Hulse reporter. Among the many activi- ties of the organization are the selling of Christmas cards and the annual Father and Son Banquet which was held this year on February 24th. Two of the boys, meeting certain requirements, received jackets this year with the FFA emblem on it. They are Jerry Warner and John Kruel. Home Economics, unheard of fifty years ago, prepares young girls for future homemaking. Here, besides other skills, they learn the art of cooking, sewing, how to make beds, set the table and good housekeeping in general. Is it a roadmap or a dress pattern? Gloria and Billy mix it up. 73 “Activities” of a From Homer . . . Ginny solves for “a.1 . . . to Shakespeare ENGLISH “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow . . Any senior will recognize these words as coming from the immortal Macbeth, which is required in fourth year English. The four years of required English help us to use and under- stand our own language, and to recognize the beauty of its literature. SCIENCE Today, more than ever before in the history of men, science is vitally important. It has brought about great wonders, some destructive, some healing. The high school science classes, such as physics, biology and chemistry, help prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s world. 74 The skeleton in Riverhead's closet. more serious nature. Mr. Askin and Bob probe into the theories of solid geometry. Reminiscent of the trip to the U. N. CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION Citizenship education covers many subjects formerly taught under different names, such as history, geography and civics. Today, every stu- dent must take three years of “C. E.,” and may elect a fourth. This year, the department spon- sored a trip to the U. N. MATHEMATICS Thousands of centuries ago, the Egyptians de- veloped a rough form of mathematics for prac- tical purposes. The Greeks polished it and de- veloped new uses for it, as men have continued to do down through the ages. Today, math is extremely complex and important. Here in R. H. S., a student may take up to four and a half years of math, although he is required to take only one. Pat and Rosalie play Mr. Shaffran’s map game. Mr. Lawrence shows how it’s done chemically. Bob and Andy study the force of a magnet. 75 Mr. Brower, come back! Betty, Jean, and Carol “pound” the keys. Our growing school system DRIVER EDUCATION Driver education, a relatively new course in high school, is very valuable in promoting safety on the highways and educating future motorists in the functions and care of their cars. BUSINESS EDUCATION Qualifications for the business world are taught in the business education course. Besides bookkeeping, typing, business arithmetic, business law, shorthand and transcription, future business students may take secretarial practice or cler- ical office practice and thereby acquaint themselves with the elements required to make an office run smoothly. ART Art is a means of expressing oneself. General art, an introductory course, is followed by basic art which is essential. Drawing and painting, advertising de- sign, illustration, costume design, and water color are courses also offered to art students. Richard and Alice rehearse their part in the play. Beware all ducks! demands a broader curriculum DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION In the past, high school graduates going into business usually did so without any previous training. Today, by taking distributive education, a person can get an understanding of salesmanship and business management. Because of the importance of fabrics in the fashion world today a study of fabrics is included in the distributive education course. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Among the vocational subjects which have become popular in the last quarter century is the Industrial Arts course. Here, boys may specialize in wood-working, metal-working, and, as they advance, auto mechanics. Other subjects under this area include mechanical drawing, ceramics, and printing. SPEECH AND DRAMATICS Poise and ease in speaking before a group are basic elements of success. In speech and dramatics classes, a student learns the art of good speaking. As an extra activity many of the speech class gave talks to freshman homerooms to explain the various clubs and activities of the school. The annual senior play is sponsored by the dramatics class. Developing poise and good delivery in Speech Class. 77 The distributive education class studies fabrics. Mr. Hovey enjoys posing with Kenny. King Louis and Queen Jeanie—Sovereigns of the Star- dust Ball. March, N.H.S. inductees are congratulated by Mr. Thomas. The Hungry Five. Caught in a web of streamers and stars. Joan Anderson sings in the talent show. Maureen, Paul, and Betty in a scene from the Christmas play. We have enjoyed publishing this hook for yon Left to right, sitting: E. Galvin, P. Bokinz, D. Collins, F. Lewin, R. Trutner, A. Jessen, C. Blonkowski, P. Twomey. Standing: S. Sheinberg, M. Troyan, D. Garbos, C. Fleming, M. Hopfe, P. Warner, F. Conklin, L. Hubbard, B. Terry, W. Conklin, E. Beaver. Editor-in-Chief Faye Lewin Business Manager Pat Bokinz Girls’ Sports Betty Terry Louise Hubbard Senior Editors Pat Twomey Pat Warner Official Photographers Delma Studios Art Editors Florence Conklin Dorothy Garbos Esme Galvin Photographers Mr. Beaver Timothy Griffing Lithographers T. O'Toole Sons Literary Editors Dale Collins Rita Trutner Boys Sports Walter Conklin Manfred Hopfe Shepard Scheinberg Activities Editors Arlene Jessen Barbara Hoecker Typists Carol Blonkowski Carol Fleming Marion Troyan Faculty Advisor Mr. Beaver The work of the yearbook staff often goes unrecognized by many of the stu- dents. The staff has a big project in making page arrangements, writing captions, and scheduling photographs. This work requires much time and effort on the part of the staff members. The outstanding cooperation which is afforded by the faculty and students is to be commended. Mr. McGuire confers with activities editors. 79 Yearbook staff gets under way. mam