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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

OL EL e conic published by THE CLASS o f 1 956 Riverhead High School Riverhead, New York 3 oreivon From that memorable day at the termination of our Sopho- more year until our graduation night and often long after- ward, we as Riverhead High School students, carry with us on the crest of our class rings the school emblem. Yet how many of us can profess to know anything of its significance? Let us take this opportunity to examine this symbol of the community of Riverhead and therefore the insignia of River- head High School. The R in the center is self-explanatory. Branching out from it are three roads, indicating that River- head is an important center from which roads lead to both the north and south forks and also back toward the west. In an iminent position above the R sits a plow, denoting the town's chief industry. On the left side of the emblem stands a scale significant of the fact that our town is the seat of Suffolk County. And to the right-hand side are the im- pressive towers of the Radio Corporation of America, another important industry of the community. In our Blue Peconic for 1956, we want to show you how we have related the parts of this symbol to Riverhead High School. 7 Upon graduation many of our number will enter the scientific field. In this age of science and inven- tion, a great deal of training and guidance is needed as preparation for such vocations. Mr. Lawrence is one who teaches subjects preparing students for useful and rewarding careers in this field. Looking back on our high school days, we will all remember Mr. Lawrence as the movie specialist who was everywhere at once. As head of the visual aid department he was responsible for the many motion pictures and slides which so enriched our academic training. At assembly programs and nu- merous school entertainments he was the all im- portant lighting and sound technician. In order that he might keep up with this strenuous round of serv- ices, Mr. Lawrence has trained groups of boys interested in projector operation to be his staff of assistants. Chuck Lawrence is a familiar name in the com- munity as well as R.H.S. For several years he has offered his time and talents to the annual Lions' Club Minstrel. He has not only served as director of the entire show, but has also performed in those memora- ble comedy skits which the show features. A teacher is usually thought of as being a versatile person. Because we feel that Mr. Charles Lawrence is especially so, we dedicate this 1956 BLUE PECONIC to him. 8 As this great tower is symbolic of a strong and exemplary community so, at Riverhead High School, it might stand for the fine and competent teachers who guide our educa- tion. The students regard teachers as towers to look up to for guidance and advice. Under their tutelage, they learn skills that will aid them throughout life. For instance, in their history classes, they learn the background of their country that will help them better understand the present duties they, as future voters, must realize. In English, they master fundamentals of parliamentary procedure which will be useful to them as members of various organizations. Sports- manship, taught in the gym classes, teaches them to get along with other people. An undecided future may very well be solved by seeking consultation from any of the teachers or principals. Furthermore, teachers are one group of people which has the honor of influencing the lives of young people, traveling the uneven road to adulthood. Many are the people who, looking back, can say that they owe their happiness and success in life to the inspiration or the example given them by a teacher. 9 ministration BOARD OF EDUCATION L. to R.—Mr. George Hildreth, Dr. Francis Menendez, Mr. John B. Thomas, Mr. Ulick Bell, Mr. H. Dick- son Turnbull, Mrs. Amy Tooker, pres. Not pictured: Mrs. John North- ridge, who has this year replaced Mr. Hildreth. SUPERVISING PRINCIPAL John B. Thomas JUDGE GEORGE E. HILDRETH The Judge retired in June 1955 from the Board of Education after serving as a member for 36 years, 25 of them as president. erA LANGUAGES Left to right, sitting: Elaine Healy, Alice Spann, Lizette Hand. Stand- ing: Morris Diamond, Sally Growall, Elsie West, Robert Stevens. OUR LIBRARIAN Delia Brown HISTORY Nathaniel Shaffran, Elizabeth M. Blue, Robert Tormey. 11 SCIENCE MATH Left to right, sitting: Augustus Askin, Charles Lawrence. Standing: Lester Brower, Henry Whitehead. BUSINESS Elwood Beaver, Joseph Shipule, William S. Mason. 12 PRACTICAL INDUSTRIAL ARTS Edmund Robertson, Anthony Braun, James F. Pyne, Raymond Jayne. MUSIC Howard Hovey, Ellen Dodge, John MacDonald. ART Mary Jane DeStaffan, Alice Bruno. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Left to right: James Gilhooley, Carol Rogers, Michael McKillop, Winifred Barron, Walter Stewart. JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Left to right, sitting: Morcus Mond- zak, Helena R. Scott, Marie A. Murray, Miles H. Fairley. Standing: William J. Downes, Eugene Aro- none, George F. Batchelder, James A. Corwin, Clair A. Muldoon. Not pictured: Donald C. Kearnes. CUSTODIANS Left to right, sitting: Stanley Blasko, Peter Katona, Raymond Smith, Ed- ward Randall. Standing: Forrest Downes, Jacob Zak, Charles Dow- nes, Vernon Lane. Cafeteria Aides (not pictured): Helen Hepinstall, Louise Bloomingburgh. 14 Just as the roads come from all directions and leave to different places, so the Seniors do. They have come from different places and backgrounds. Although each individual has his own personality traits and ideas, he has worked with a group. He has contributed suggestions but he has learned to accept the rule of the majority. Group decisions have come from different sources but just as a fork in a road meets at a specific center so the various ideas of each person have been developed until a happy medium is reached that suits the group as a whole. The roads that come to the center must eventually go in the opposite direction. The Seniors are now on the threshold of leaving to begin new vocations or go on to new fields of learning. They will follow the roads of life to places far and wide. Some will go many miles to reach their destination; others have almost reached their goal. The boys who join the Armed Forces will perhaps journey to distant lands, while some of the girls will obtain a local job. Nevertheless new, interesting and challenging horizons await each and every one. 15 SENIOR OFFICERS President ..........................Walter Hayes Vice-President ......................Jerry Cohen Secretary .................. Sally Stark Treasurer ............. Victor Bozuhoski CAROLE ADAMCZESKI Snooky French Club 2,3,4, Vice-Pres. 4 Secretary 108—1 Talent Show 3,4 Minstrel Show 3 Hockey 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 RICHARD S. BARONE Dick Major Seq. Latin Latin 1,2,3 Varsity Track 3,4 Industrial Arts Math Science MAUREEN ATKINS Vice-President 105—1 French Club 3,4 Band 1,2,3 Orchestra 3 Student Council 1 Soccer Honor Team 1,2,3 Tennis Double Champ 2,3 Dance Committees 1,2,3 ARRIA JANE BATCHELDER Batch Secretary 217—2 Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 Dance Committees 2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2,3, Vice-Pres 1,2,3, Pres. 2 French Club 3,4 16 CONSTANCE BATYNSKI Connie Library Club 2,3 Blue and White—Typist 4 Tennis 2 Soccer 4 Major Sequence—Business Dance Committees 3,4 PATRICIA LOUISE BELL Potty Baseball 2,3 Basketball 2 Major Sequence—Home Economics Minor Sequence—Business ROBERT EDWARD BELL Dance Committees 1,2,3 Wrestling 1,2,3,4 Track 4 Basketball 2 Major Sequence—Wood and Metal Shop Minor Sequence—Mechanical Drawing Movie Operator 2,3,4 Magazine Campaign 4 DORIS M. BERGEN Dor Choir 1,2 Blue and White Typist 3 Basketball 1 Softball 1 Poster Contest—3rd Prize—3 Major Sequence—Business Yearbook Staff 4 Senior Editor and Typist Dance Committees 3 WILLIAM R. BILSKI Bill Football 1,2,3,4 Track 3,4 Wrestling 3,4 Major Sequence—Shop Newsday All Suffolk Guard 4 JOHN BOGDAN Bugs Treasurer 211-2 Secretary 201 —3 Baseball 1,2,3,4, Captain 4 Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Shop Dance Committees 2,3,4 ROBERT BLOCK Block Vice-President 2 Treasurer 211 —2 F. F. A. 1 Football 2,3,4 Major Sequence—Shop Dance Committee 2 VICTOR BOZUHOSKI Buzz Treasurer 4 Secretary 204—3 Vice-President 210—4 Press Club 2,3,4, Editor 3, Business Manager 2 Football 1,2,3.4 Track 1,2,3,4 Major Sequence—Business 17 OUN BRAIDS Vice President 107 Latin Club 1,2 Science Club 4 Odd Fellows Contest 3 Driving Award 3 Honor Society 4 Major Sequence—Math, Science Dance Committee 3 JOHANNA BRANDT Jo President 106 French Club 2,3 Library Club 1,2,3,4 Soccer 1,2,3,4 Badminton 1,2,3,4 Major Sequence—Art Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Yearbook 4—Art Editor JAMES R. BROWN Jimmy Vice President 1 President—105 Track 1,2,3,4, Co-capt. 4 Cross Country 1,2,3,4, Co-capt. 4 French Club 2,3 CLYDE CAIN, JR. Major Sequence—Business Minor Sequence—Shop Hallowe'en Committee 1,2,3 Dance Committee 1,2 BARBARA A. CAREY Carey Major Sequence—Business Vice President—203 Library Club 2,3,4 Library Club 2,3,4 Head Majorette 1,2,3,4 NYSSMA 1,2,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Volleyball 2,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 JERRY J. COHEN Vice President 4 French Club 2,3,4, President 4, Treasurer 3 Football 1,2,3,4, Co-capt. 4 Wrestling 1,2,3,4, Co-capt 3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 Boy's State 3 NORMAN D. CLIFFORD Major Sequence—Business ROBERT CONKLIN Major Sequence—Science Minor Sequence—Math French Club 1 Tennis 1,2,3,4, Co-capt. 4 Cross Country 3 Ping Pong 2 School Tennis Record 3 18 NANCY E. CORWIN Major Sequence—Art Minor Sequence—Business Student Council 1,2 Baseball 1 Hockey 2 Basketball 4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 HAROLD K. CRAYTON Hal Major Sequence—Business Administration Minor Sequence—Math Wrestling 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Cross Country 3,4 CAROL J. CZEREPINSKI Peachie Latin Club 1 French Club 2,3,4, Secretary 4 Cheerleader 2 Baseball 3 Soccer 1,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 BARBARA A. DENSIESKI Dennie Major Sequence—Business Leaders Club 4, Cheering 2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Student Council 2 Volleyball 3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 JOHN PAUL DeWALL Major Sequence—Wood Shop Minor Sequence—Art Student Council 3 Dance Committees 2,3,4 ROBERT THEODORE DIEM Bob Major Sequence—Business Minor Sequence—Math F. F. A. 1,2,3 Football 1,2,3 RAYMOND DIEM Roy- Cross Country 1 Football 2,3,4 PATRICIA FLEMING Pat Major Sequence—Business Library Club 3,4 Dance Committee 3 Yearbook Staff 4 19 JOYCE FORTE Joy Yearbook Staff 4 Major Sequence—Business Minor Sequence—Science ALEXANDER M. FRASER, JR. President 208—2 Secretary 208—4 Latin Club 1 French Club 2,3,4 Senior Plays 2 Wrestling 2,3 Major Sequence—Language RICHARD S. HARDING Mae Senior Play 3 Band 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Dramatics 3 Baseball 1,2 Football 3,4 Wrestling 3,4 Dance Committees 2,3 JAMES EDWARD HATCHER Major Sequence—Retail Courses Minor Sequence—Art WALTER HAYES '•Wally Class President 1,2,3,4 Homeroom President 1,2,4 Yearbook Staff 4, Editor-in-Chief Football 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Co-captain 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 PAUL HEIDENREICH Football 3,4 Major Sequence—Science and Math ROBERT J. HEFTER Student Council 1,2,4, President Student Council 4 French Club 2,3,4 Tennis 2,3,4 Football Manager 2,3 Oratorical Contest 3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 Secretary and Treasurer PAUL HILENSKI Moose Wrestling 1,3 Major Sequence—Shop Minor Sequence—Math 20 SHIRLEY HOBSON Shirr Major Sequence—Home Economics Minor Sequence—Business HARRY HORNER Major Sequence—Art Minor Sequence—Math First Prize—Fire Poster 4 BETTY-LOU HOWELL Lou Major Sequence—Business Twirling 1,2,3 Typist, Blue White 3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3 Christmas Party 2 MARY LYNNE HUDSON Latin 1 French 2,3,4, Treasurer 3 Major Sequence—Language Volleyball 4 Hallowe'en Decorations 2,3,4 Jnior Prom 3 BEVERLY JACKSON Bev Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Latin Vice President—105 Latin Club 1,2,3, President 1,3 Vice-President 2 Blue White Reporter 1,2,3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Soccer 2,3,4 BARBARA KOSCUISKO Major Sequence—Business Library Club 1,2,3,4 Press Club 1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Editor of Blue White 4 Literary Supplement First Prize—Essay 3 Vice-President 108 Soccer 2,3,4 ALBERT KAPUSINSKI Coppy Major Sequence—Science Minor Sequence—Math Student Council 1,2,3 Latin Club 1,2,3 Football 1,2,3 Senior Play 3 CHESTER J. KOWALSKI, JR. Minor Sequence—Shop and Business Student Council 1 21 PATRICIA KOWALSKI Pat Major Sequence—Business Library Club 2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Business Manager Tennis 2 KENNETH KNESKI Major Sequence—Business Minor Sequence—Shop Baseball 2.3,4 ADAM R KRASKEWICZ Major Sequence—Shop Minor Sequence—Agriculture STANLEY F KULESA Stan Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Mechanical Drawing Band 1,2,3 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3 Table Tennis 1,2,3,4, Champ 3 ARTHUR W LEE Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Science Transfer from Andrew Jackson H. S. F. F. A. 4 RUTH ANN LUTTERS Major Sequence—Language Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 2,3,4 Tennis Team 2,3 Basketball 3 Volleyball 1,2 Senior Editor of Yearbook 4 Dance Committees 2,3,4 PATRICIA LEWIN Pat Major Sequence—Business Basketball 3 Baseball Honor Team 3 Dance Committee 3,4 Costume Committee 3 RAYMOND HENRY MAYO Major Sequence—Shop Minor Sequence—Mechanical Drawing Baseball 3 22 t SHIRLEY MAYO Patty Major Sequence—Business Choir 2,3f4 Soccer 4 RAYMOND H McKAY, JR. Snooky Major Sequence—Business Band 1,2,3 Football 2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 CARL MICHALOWSKI Major Sequence—Art Speech 2 Dramatics 3 Fire Prevention Posters 2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 ELIZABETH A MURPHY Murph Major Sequence—Business N Y.S.S.M A. 1,2 Twirling 1,2,3 Typist For Blue White Soccer 1,2 Basketball 3 Volleyball 1 Dance Committees 1,2,3 ANDREW NASH Andy Major Sequence—Music Minor Sequence—Science French Club 3,4 Football 3,4 Wrestling 1,2 Baseball 3,4 Basketball 4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 TIMOTHY J. O LEARY Major Sequence—Science Minor Sequence—Math MARGUERITE NEDOSIK Marge Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—French Leaders' Club French Club Physical Ed. Honor Society Band Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Badminton Class Winner 2 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 FRANCIS G. PAINTER. JR Major Sequence—Band Talent Show 3 Band 1.2,3,4 N.Y.S.S.M.A. 23 JOAN PAWLIKOWSKI Joni Twirling 1,2,3,4 Press Club 3,4 French Club 3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Hockey 2,3 Volleyball 1,4 Hockey Honor Team 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 CHARLES RAFFE Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Latin Latin Club 1,2,3 Wrestling 1 Tennis 1 Oratorical Contest 3rd Place Dance Committee 1 WILLIAM T RAFFEL Major Sequence—Business Minor Sequence—Shop Agriculture Club 1,2,3,4 F. F. A. 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1 REGINALD EDWARD RANDALL Track 3,4 Cross Country 3,4 Basketball 3,4 Major Sequence—Citizenship Ed GEORGE HARVEY RAYNOR Senior Play 3 Wrestling 1,2 Track 3,4 Football 3,4 Major Sequence—Business Minor Sequence—Shop LEROY B. ROACH Track 3,4 Cross Country 3,4 Basketball 3,4 Ping Pong 1 Football 1 Horseshoes 1 Ring Committee 2 THELMA RUTH RICHARDSON Choir 1,2,3,4 Choral Teens 2 Talent Show 1,2,3,4 Speech 3 Soccer 4 Badminton 2 Major Sequence —Business, Music RALPH L. ROGERS «ay Homeroom President 2 Basketball Major Sequence—Business, Shop 24 KENNETH C. SEAMAN Choral Teens 4 Major Sequence—Shop Choir 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2 BRUNO A. SIDOR Major Sequence—Mathematics Minor Sequence—Science President 1 Student Council Rep. 1 National Honor Society 3,4 Latin Club 1,2 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Cross Country 2 LAWRENCE A. SMITH Larry” Major Sequence—Business Minor Sequence—Math JOHN SOBOCINSKI Jack Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Science Latin Club 1 Dance Committee 2 Class Ring Committee 2 SHIRLEY STAKEY Saphire French Club I 3 French Club II 4 Leaders Club 3,4 Library Club 2,3,4 Soccer 1,2,3,4 Honor Team 2,3,4 Tennis 1,2,3 Team 3 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 SALLY STARK Secretary 2,3,4 President 203—3 Leaders Club Latin anl French Club 3,4 Soccer Honor Team 3,4 Southampton Play 3 Physical Honor Society 4 Student Council 1,2,3,4 GEORGE A. STAPON, JR. Secretary 1 Treasurer 3 F. F. A. Treasurer 2 F. F. A. 1,2 Baseball 2,3,4 Prince at Junior Prom 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 BERNARD L. STEPNOSKI Band 1,2,3,4 Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Band 25 DOUGLAS M. TERRY Doug Major Sequence—Art Secretary 103—1 Treasurer 201—3 Dance Committee 3 KAREN LOUISE TERRY Major Sequence—Language Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 3,4 Band 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2,4 Volleyball 2,3,4 Badminton 1,2 Dance Committee 1,2 WILLIAM G. TRUTNER Trut Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Science Latin Club 1,2 Varsity Club 3,4 Football 2,3,4 Baseball 1,2 DOROTHY TYSKA Doffie Major Sequence—Business Yearbook Staff 4 Press Club 3 Library Club 3,4 Student Council 2 Baseball 2 Badminton 1,2 Dance Committee 1 SHIRLEY TYTE Shirt Major Sequence—Mathematics Minor Sequence—Latin, Science Latin Club 1,2,3 Yearbook Staff 4 Badminton 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2 Baseball 2,3 Minor R Numerals Dance Committees 1,3,4 I BLANCHE URBAN Major Sequence—Latin Latin Club 1,2,3, Treasurer 3 French 3,4 Library Club 2,3,4 Dance Committee % BARRY LEROY WARNER Major Sequence—Math Minor Sequence—Science, Language, Music Latin Club 1,2 Cross Country 2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 Badminton 3 Honor Society JANE V. WASKI Janie Major Sequence—Art Vice President 3 Treasurer 2 Cheering 2,3,4 Student Council 4 Hockey 2,3,4 Lord Taylor Creative 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 26 DAVID J. WILLMOTT JOYCE MARIA WOWAK JUDY C. YOUNG Willy Major Sequence—Math Baseball 1 Tennis 1 Conservation Contest 3 Albany Rescue Training School 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Library Club 3,4 Softball 1 Major Sequence—Language Minor Sequence—Business Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 3,4 Press Club 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Badminton 2 PHYLLIS HOPE YOUNG Phil Cheerleader 3,4 Latin Club 1,2,3 NYSSMA 2 Choir 1,2,4 Choral Teens 1,2 Volleyball 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2,3 Baseball 1,2,3,4 ELEANORE ZIARKOWSKI Ellie Major Sequence—Business Library Club 2,3 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Choir 3,4 Basketball 2 Modern Dancing 2 Volleyball 3 Badminton 1 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 27 JOHN F. BEHRLE, JR Major Sequence—Art Choir 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3 Ping Pong 1,2,3 Badminton 1,2,3 JOAN BOGOEN Boggie Major Sequence—Commercial Magazine Campaign- Team Captain Twirling 1,2,3,4 NYSSMA 2 Student Council 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 RICHARD CORWIN Major Sequence —Math President 103—1 Latin Club 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 JAMES F. CREIGHTON Major Sequence—Agriculture Minor Sequence—Science Secretary 103 Press Club 1,2,3,4 F. F. A. 1,2,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Wrestling Manager 2,3 Volleyball 1 LONNIE DANIELS Major Sequence—Shop and Art Football 1.2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 Basketball 3,4 Wrestling 2 Secretary 208 JILL DORMAND Major Sequence—Latin Student Council 1,2 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Soccer Honor Team 1,2,3,4 Leaders Club 4 Latin Club 1,2,3 President Latin Club 4 Princess of Junior Class 3 Physical Honor Society 3, 28 JOAN P. DOSCINSKI Major Sequence—Business Choir 1,2,3,4 N Y.S.S.M.A. 3,4 Volleyball 1.2,3.4 Soccer 1,2,3,4 Honor Team 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Tennis 3,4 Dance Committees 1,2 EUGENE DOWNS Major Sequence—Art Auto Mechanics 1,2,3 TIMOTHY G GRIFFING. JR Major Sequence—Moth Yeorbook StafF 4 Secretory Homeroom 1 President Homeroom 3,4 Magazine Campaign 4 $25 Award DAVID R LORENZ Major Sequence—Shop Wrestling 2,3,4 3rd Place Suffolk County Wrestling Tournament 3 4th Place A. A. U. Wrestling Tournoment 3 REGINA MORRIS Jeonnie Talent Show 3,4 Volleyball 4 Basketball 4 CAROL LORRAINE MURRAY Major Sequence —Business and Art Talent Show 4 Volleyball 4 Basketball 4 29 JEANETTE NEDOSIK Jean French Club 2,3 Band 1,2,3,4 NYSSMA 1,2,3,4 Soccer 1,2,3,4 Honor Team 1,3 Badminton 1,2,3,4 Tennis 2,4 Dance Committees 1,2 FRANK A. NELSON Dramatics 3 Band 1 Choir 3 Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2.3.4 Hallowe'en Art Committee 3 Newsday All Suffolk Back 4 JUNE ROLLINS Bumpsy Choir 1,2,3,4 Cheerleader 3,4 Soccer 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Volleyball 2,3 Softball 2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 FRANCIS E. WALSH RITA WANAT DENCY JANE YOUNG Frannie Choir 1,2,3,4 President 103 President 109—1 Choral Teens 4 Secretary 109 Secretary 208—3 Badminton 1,2 Student Council 2 Baseball 1,2,3,4 Modern Dancing 2 Leaders Club 3 Football 2,3,4 Tennis 1,2 Latin Club 1, President 1 Basketball 3,4 Dance Committees 1,2 Soccer 1,2,3,4 Ping Pong 1,2,3,4 Honor Team 3 Suffolk County Champ Basketball 1,2,3,4 Ping Pong Doubles 3 Dance Committee 3 30 Appropriately enough, we students who attend high school here in the county seat are given a fine opportunity to practice democratic citizenship. Pictured on the following pages are the members of the Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior classes with the officers which they have elected to lead them this year. These class members are shown grouped in their various homerooms, which are the smaller governmental divisions within the classes. The importance of homeroom citizenship as a preparation for the future is emphasized at River- head High. Every student, as a homeroom citizen, has many of the same rights and duties as an adult citizen. He participates in the election of homeroom officials and he has the right to criticize them should it be necessary. In return for these rights he has the responsibility of cooperating with the other students to keep the homeroom running smoothly. 31 J unior A are C y omina ROOM 206 First row B. Tamburrino, D. Regent, R. Jockowski, J. Leonard, D Taylor, B. Deni- kin, T. Sobotka, J. Tuthill, R. Longhorn, O Ross, B. Bartlett. Second row: R. Dor oska, T. Boles, W. Moisa, R. Rogers, N Berk, D. McCabe, T. Crohan, R. Robinson, H Koops, J. Atkins. Third row: P. Alb n. E. Muchowski, G. Mujsce, C. Harris, R Spanburgh. P Stapon, W. Horner, N. Demidovich, B Cooper. Fourth row: K. Vogelin, M. Small, J. Cangolosi, F. Ligon, G Stolzenberg, Mr. Kirsh. ROOM 201 First row: C. Pfleiger, H. Poudel, G. Weiss, O. Semaschuk, D. Harris, A. Holmes, G. Avram, C. Downs, M. Goldman. Second row: J. Young, K. Hallett, J. Croft, P. Lawless, C. Kellar, A. Zaweski, D. Nelson, J. Mazura. Third row: M. Kopec, E. Mike, J. Jackowski, R. Ligon, B. Davidoski, L. GrifFing. Fourth row: F. Jones, C. Bloss, M. Silas, R. Gendron, B. McKay. 32 ROOM 203 First row: S. Rooso, P Liebert, B. Hay coski, J. Diamond, J. Carter, B. Gondola, E. Zambriski, M. Torrance, A Willie ns, M. Mayo. Second row: A. Tuthill, R. Wil- liams, H. Poliak, T. Podlas. S. Hackal, E. Benjamin, R. Ford, S. Pawloski, J. Nedosik. Third row: A. Anasky, R. Scebeck, A. Lang, J. Wowak, J. Sidorka, A. Hallock, B. Wc del, F. McKay, Miss Spann. Fourth row: A. Giles. J. Hulse, J. Dabrowski, J. Kieciel. The class of '57 starred their activities with the election of president, John Dabrowski; vice-president, David McCabe; secretary, Dorothy Harris; treasurer, Suzanne Roosa. Again this year Juniors were given the privilege of attending College Night. Their first formal dance, the Junior Prom, was the highlight of their year. ROOM 204 First row: T. Zubina, S. Demchuk, B. Wells, J. Orlowski, E. Bailey, C. Guyer, R. Am- brose, B. Lewin, C. Kozenka, A. Duhnow- ski, E. James. Second row: S. Mazura, B. Worthington, G. Walsh, E. Shout, G. Za- loga, M. Halsey, M. Brown, K. Stakey, H. Turnbull, V. Rollins. Third row: R. Gibbons, N. Nash, R. Horton, J. Seaman, B. Polak, D. Lucas, J. Clifford. P. Phillips, Miss Hand. 33 ROOM 207 First row: E. Owen, L. Nostrom, D. Rod- jeski, B. Sullivan, M. Hong, E. Jarzombek, L. Spanburg, J. Venard, W. DeWall. Sec- ond row: R. Gadzinski, C. Veoukas, E. Stelzer, P. Deneseski, C. Tyte, C. Mason, L. Kowalski, J. Blackam. Third row: B. Alec, R. Anderson, R. Nelson, C. Garner, F. Zambriski, P. A. Magee, C. Skeete. Fourth row: Mr. Whitehead, A. Warner, N. RaPFc, W. Reed, P. Bilski. CLASS OFFICERS Secretary L. Cantor President ......................T. Medsger Treasurer M. Stark Vice-President A. Pugsley ROOM 211 First row: J. Cantin, F. Hong, E. Jameson, N. Keddick, D. Gilliam, N. Mayo, B. Book- er, V. Flippen, D. Atkinson, T. Bogdan, R. Golembeski, H. Kruk. Second row: F. Ho- vey, S. Heather, S. Downs, A. Bunke, E. Cruser, E. Hoppe, J. Antonick, M. A. Shaw, J. Staib, L. Polak, D. Zemko. Third row: R. Burns, M. Myers, B. Stepnoski, P. Tier- uau, J. Kowalski, E. Nics, D. Lapinski, M. Stork, D. Hilton, E. Creighton, V. Krato- ville. Fourth row: T. Haupt, O. Evans, R. Wowak, P. Kruzon, N. Stakey, J. Wallace, H. Seaman, S. Bollock, G. Grueuwzldt, W. Tuthill, T. Medsger. Fifth row: Mr. Pyne, R. Macksell, B. Dormand, S. Keeney, R. Reeve, J. Taylor. 34 ROOM 217 First row B. Jackson, J. Marsters, M. Lan- kau, P. Downs, P. Jones, M. Perkowski, I. Conklin. Second row: M. Barker, R Smith, G. Gallus, L. Cantor, A. Fleming, C. Woodson. Third row: R Brown, D. Sch- mersal, H. Hogan, E. Danielowich, P. Rafle. W. Setek, C. Trinowski. Fourth row: R Thurm, A. Grodski, E. lojko, J. Harris, D Midgette, P. Hornyak, W. Murphy, D. Sta- pon. Fifth row: Mr. Diamond, F. Smith, A. Stasiukiewicz, E. Keeney, E. Turner, $ Vcokas, P Kowalski, D. Krucl The Sophomores opened the year with the election of class officers. Thomas Medsger was chosen president; Ann Pugsley, vice-president; Lois Cantor, secretary; and Marion Stark, treasurer. Under the guidance of these able officers the class of '58 won first prize in the annual Halloween Decoration Contest. Then on December 2 they held their dance. The Continental Ball. In the spring they received their class rings. ROOM 219 First row: B. Marsh, V. Hipp, L. Kolenski, J. Tyska, F. Troyan, C. Ferreira, M. Gallo, C. Carey, F. Urban, A. Pugsley. Second row: S. Simon, D. Zaleski, C. Sandburg, C. Setek, C. Morris, E. Teuber, J. Wells, M. Pelc, D. Stapon. Third row: F. Grille, W. Stark, R. Hulse, F. Ambrose, D. Horn, P Czujko, W. Kuver, D. L'Hommedieu, Mr. Shaffran. Fourth row: R. Avram, P. Grune- valdt, H. Bunke, I. Johnson, O. Worthing- ton, R. Doroska, J. Kowalski, M. Botula. M. Kruson. 35 DL 3ihr%. inert are ROOM 109 First row: J. Jackson, C. Perkowski, I. Dormand, M. GriflRn, L. Garbos, B. Walton, G. Pukit, N. Terry, E. Turnbull, J. A. Zeh. Second row: B. Bell, P. Harris, B. Gilliam, S. Edley, P. Harris, I. Nics, D. Sieminski, J. Stelzer, L. Podgurski, J. Kendrick. Third row: A. Lankau, R. Eldrigdge, J. Capoz- zola, D. Mitacchione, P. Creighton, W. Hulse, C. Bilski, R. Gainey, W. Hilton, J. McKay. Fourth row: E. Ruthinowski, R. Bozuhoski, R. Roach, J. Bagshaw, F. Za- weski, C. Zuhoski, B. Fitch, H. Weissenfels, Mr. Brower. CLASS OFFICERS: President ................Robert Ellwood Vice-President __________Francis Yakaboski Secretary _________________Marjorie Bokinz Treasurer___________________ Linda Reeve ROOM 108 First row: K. Hamill, S. Cox, G. Surgot, L. Reeve, P. Berdan, R. Densing, C. Na- brezny, S. Wolins, R. Kreh, M. Pal, B. Voss. Second row: F. Austria, F. Yakaboski, P. Miloski, L. Gannon, S. Hilenski, J. Pelis, F. Karlin, R. Dewall, H. Huber, N. Beal. Third row: C. Jackson, S. Booker, S. Rus- sell, J. Sieminski, F. Sabotka, W. Martin, Miss Growall. 36 at the Startin 9 First Row: C. Armstead, B. Krajewski, C. Haff, M. Bokinz, C. Troyan, M. Jackowski, M. Duff, J. Bartlett, Mr. Stevens. Second Row: R. Greenwood, D. Szczepanik, J. Danowski, S. Smith, J. Burgess, F. John- son, C. Murray. Third Row: G. Atkinson, O. Whittmeier, J. Hubbard, F. Columbus, J. Johnson, S. Van Camerik, R. Wowak. Having quickly become acquainted with fellow classmen in R. H. S., the Frosh elected Robert Ellwood, President; Francis Yakaboski, Vice President; Marjorie Bokinz, Secretary; Linda Reeve, Treasurer. During the year each homeroom heard various speak- ers. The highlight of the year was their first dance in the spring. First Row: L. Barczak, A. Hackel, A. Bul- lock, A. Gallo, J. Gevinski, I. Krupski, R. Tymul, C. Wiley, Miss Healey. Second Row: D. Merchant, D. Barrow, R. Hayes, P. Schaefer, P. Filmanski, J. luha, G. Mur- phy, D. Overton, J. Randall, J. Cichano- wicz. Third Row: R. Anasky, G. Robinson, H. Danowski, J. Bokinz, D. Klee, R. Smith, J. Sullivan, L. Trent. 37 ROOM 105 Fir� row: L. Ambrose, H. Jefferies, F, Brown, R. Doroski, K. Houpt, P. McKay, A. Gallo, J. Litchard, E. Gevinski. Second row: V. Hills, J. Danielowich, R. Bagshaw, D. Robinson, S. Barrow, C. Hunter, R. Kirky, L. Faulkner, L. Tuthill. Third row: R. Ellwood, A. Stepnoski, J. Mohns, W. Winfree, R. Holmes, C. Wood, B. Griffing, R. Single, L. Cechowski, J. Blackham, Mr. Tormey. ROOM 115 First row: B. Mayo, G. Martin, J. Nesbitt, B. Yeager, J. Zarro, L. Mason, K. Paw likowski, S. Stifter, N. Severdija. Second row: E. Nelson, G. Wilkinson, C. Zdano- wicz, D. Murphy, E. Schackman, B. Schu- mejda, B. Hackal, M. Painter, J. Lang. Third row: R. Preston, P. Lane, J. O'Kula, M. Ounston, T. Victoria, T. Block, C. Skre- zec, F. Hobson. Fourth row: W. White, A. Vennard, L. Schumejda, D. Conner. 38 Activities are an important part of our high school education, for they cultivate in us interests and abili- ties from which we reap valuable and lasting benefits. What would life be without the fine arts? We modern high school students do not have to wonder for we are given a fine opportunity to develop an appreciation of them which we can have for the rest of our lives. Music, an art which has delighted men's souls down through the ages, is perhaps our largest activity here at Riverhead. Our music department in- cludes a band, an orchestra and a choir, all three of which are considered important enough to be given subject credit. French and Latin Clubs are some other activities of this nature available to the stu- dents of Riverhead High. Those who have the gift of leadership are given ample opportunity to develop their abilities while in Riverhead High. They may, if elected, serve on the Student Council or as officers of the school's many organizations. Most numerous of Riverhead's activities are those which furnish participants with specific skills, valuable either in future occupations or just in everyday com- munity life. Appropriately enough, boys growing up in this farming community are provided with training in the science of agriculture, this training actually being a regular subject at Riverhead. Future journal- ists professionally or otherwise, may well have been members of our Press Club or of Yearbook Staff. The skills required in running a library and in showing motion pictures are furnished in two more of this type activity. aemvm s Pat working in the Library Studying Library Work UBARYCU B Row 1: J. Stclzor, B. Schneider, C. Bell, B. Carey, M. Griffin, W. DeWall. Row 2: K. Kolenski, A. Pugsley, L. Cantor, C. Perkowski, A. Gallo. Row 3: J. Danowski, E. Turnbull, F. Troyan, S. Wollins, P. Kowalski, B. Kosciusko, S. Smith, L. Podgurski. Row 4: B. Walton, R. Bagshaw, P. Schaefer, C. Wiley, M. Lankau, S. Heather, J. Kendrick, J. Bartlett, D. Tyska, B. Urban, B. Densieski, J. Brandt. Row 5: Miss Brown, K. Hanmill, J. Wells, C. Carey, D. Lapinski, J. Staib, P. Fleming, F. Urban, S. Stakey. 40 n i t j- re55 L. to R.: G. Weiss, V. Bozuhoski, J. Pawlikowski, J. Zambriski, W. Setek, B. Koscuisko, S. Stakey, E. Shout, J. Carter, G. Zaloga, A. Batchelder, R. Lutters. Editor: B. Koscuisko Sally, one of the staff typists 41 Get your Blue and White herel Zrrenc ii 42 First row: J. Blackham, A. Nash, R. Gibbons, N. Berk, R. Hefter, A. Fraser, J. Cohen, J. Taylor, R. Thurm. Sec- ond row: B. Wedel, G. Zaloga, M. Botula, A. Batchelder, M. Hudson, J. Pawlikowski, M. Atkins, C. Czerpinski, M. Gallo, C. Adamczeski, K. Stakey, R. Lutters, E. Nics, R. Ambrose, H. Turnbull, Mr. Stevens. Third row: J. Ne- dosik, J. Young, M. Tymul, S. Stark, M. Goldman, B. Urban, J. Nedosik, B. Lewin, J. Diamond, E. Shout. Fourth row: J. Zambriski, K. Terry, N. Reddick, J. Anton- ich, A. Pugsley, J. Masters, M. Lankau, D. Regent, S. Stakey. OFFICERS: French III: M. Hudson, C. Czerpinski, C. Adamczeski, J. Cohen. French II: R. Gibbons, S. Stakey, S. Stark, J. Nedosik. French I: G. Zaloga, H. Turnbull, E. Shout. Row 1: J. Young, B. Lewin, M. Goldman, J. Dormand, J. Dia- mond, M. Kopec, S. Roosa, J. Craft, K. Hallet, B. Haycoski, P. Young. Row 2: H. Heuber, M. Jackowski, J. Danolowich, N. Terry, G. Weis , J. Cichanowicz, L. Nostrom, K. Kolenski, L. Cantor, D. Zaweski, P. Atkinson, M. Griffin, C. Sandburg, C. Wiley, P. Schaffer. Row 3: C. Bell, H. Weisenfelsa, J. Danow- ski, A. Bunke, J. Zeh, F. Brown, A. Lankau, B. Fitch, C. Turn- bull, S. Van Camerik. Row 4: P. Zuhoski, J. Mohns, E. Cruser, H. Judd, J. Torborg, D. Robinson, D. Sieminski, N. Mayo, V. Hipp, M. Meyers, B. Jackson, M. Stark, S. Wolins, R. Bagshaw, G. Stolzenberg, C. Trinowski, Mr. Diamond. Row 5: P. Hornyak, R. Avram, M. Bokinz, R. Hayes, A. Holmes, S. Heather, F. Hovey, D. Radjeski, E. Tueber, F. Urban, H. Hogan, E. Daniel- owich, P. Kruel. Row 6: E. Collins, P. Creighton, W. Stark, M. Botula, J. Leonard, J. Wells, T. Medsger, P. Rafle, D. Horn, W. Murphy, W. Moisa, C. Skeete, R. Ellwood. Juture armer6 Kneeling: J. Creighton, J. Wowok, G. Musjce, F. McKay, R. Hulse. Standing: A. Warner, F. Bulak, N. Raff e, W. Hulse, R. Anderson, D. Conner, J. Pelis, L. Trent, F. Columbus, S. Heilnski, P. Karlin, J. Sieminski. Row 2: A. Lee, F. Zambriski, R. Doroski, G. Stapon, N. Stakey, J. Bokinz, Mr. Pyne, G. Miloski. Row 3: J. Macksel, A. Kraskewicz, J. Jackowski, M. Howard, J. Hulse, R. Eldridge. Kneeling: L. Trent, S. Keeney, R. Bell. Standing: D. Bergen, Sec., R. Eldridge, B. Davidowski, C. Tyte, F. McKay, P. Bilski, T. Troyan, L. Ceckowski, A. Giles, J. Dabrowski, L. Johnson, E. Turner, G. Worthington, Mr. Lawrence. 44 Rational Jdi onor N. H. S. Pin Seated: J Diamond, A. Batchelder, J. Craft, B. Jackson, Miss Hand. Standing: B. Sidor, L. Warner, M. Kopec, J. Cohen, R. Hefter, R. Gibbons. Absent: Olin Braids. Jane, one of the student receptionists. Student (Lounci Seated: A. Bunke, F. Hovey, R. Hefter, D. McCabe. Standing: Mr. Diamond, J. Waski, R. Roach, E. Stelzer, R. Bagshaw, D. Tyska, S. Van Camerick. Second row: J. Burgess, P. Philip, J. Leonard, J. Wells, M. Kopec, R. Corwin. 45 First row: J. Nedosik, .H Poudel, S. Heather, M. Bokinz, R. Corwin, L. Warner, N. Severdija, C. Veoukas, F. Austria, M. Painter, E. Gevinski, E. Turnbull, F. Hovey, A. Batchelder, J. Nedosik. Second row: M. Meyers, B. Stepnoski, B. Krajewski, T. Zubina, J. Luha, J. Dabrowski, N. Berk, D. Nelson, D. Radjeski, A. Gallo, R. Gadzinski, R. Densing, N. Demidovich, J. Taylor, K. Nabresny, H. Turnbull, M. Nedosik, B. Sullivan, C. Sandberg. Third row: C. Bell, B. Voss, E. Tegber, D. Sieminski, B. Schneider, J. Danowski, L. to R.: B. Demkin, B. Lewin, J. Bogdan, B. Carey, J. Zambriski, J. Pawlikowski, L. Ambrose. Our senior band, which last year reached its goal by achieving an A-6 contest rating, continued to ex- pand both in size and accomplish- ment this season. The eighty mem- ber group again formed rank and file to lead the Blue Wave to vic- tory on the gridiron. Unfortunately, after they had perfected their form by persistant drill, the unit was rained out of all but two of the 46 J. Kendrick, S. Smith, D. McCabe, J. McKay, J. Hubbard, H. Danowski, T. Block, R. Ellwood, W. Stark, S. Van Camerick, R. Williams, B. Sidor, P. Creighton, A. Lang, O. Wittmeier, A. Stasiukiewicz, J. Cichanowicz, J. Sidorko, P. Phillips, B. Wedel, A. Nash, F. Painter. Fourth row: Mr. Hovey, E. Zambriski, B. Demkin, B. Lewin, J. Pawlikowski, J. Bogden, L. Ambrose, B. Carey, P. Densieski, R. Nelson, C. Murray, C. Harris. home games. Back inside at the close of football season, the band settled down to work on some fine concert music. It furnished the music for various assembly programs and in January and May played its own programs. Months of hard work were culminated by the group's annual Spring Concert and later by its participation in the N.Y.S.M.A. Spring Festival, this year at Port Jefferson. It must also be mentioned this school group continued to serve the community by playing the Hallowe'en and Memorial Day Parades. Bruno Sidor, a member of this year's senior class, was elected band manager for the '55-'56 sea- son. All 13 Medal 47 Double duty Violin Floral Row 1: A. Bunke, A. Holmes, G. Stolxenberg, S. Wolins, J. Nedosik, A. Batchelder, F. Hovey, G. Zaloga, J. Craft, R. Hayes, J. Brown. Row 2: R. Bagshaw, C. Wiley, P. Gail, O. Semaschuk, C. Sandburg, C. Bell, H. Poudel, M. Nedosik, I. Nicr, J. Dormand, D. Murphy, G. Walsh. Row 3: B. Wells, B. Jackowski. G. The high school orchestra, an asset of Riverhead High, of which many schools cannot boast, has con- tinued to be an organization in which the school can take great pride. This year it has again served both school and community in many ways. The spring concert, highlight of the orchestra season, was held on April 13. Some of the pieces prepared for this occasion and also for the group's participation in the N.Y.S.M.A. Spring Festival were the Fugue in G Minor by Bach and the Grieg Piano Concerto (Lois Cantor, soloist). The group presented chapel pro- grams in October, May, and at Christmas time in collaboration with the choir. In January and June the members of the orchestra had the traditional privilege of playing for the graduation exercises. Almire Bunke served as concert mistress this year. SJ, ooi Orchestra Weiss, E. Ruthinowski, R. Corwin, L. Dormand, L. Warner, N. Severdija, J. Dabrowski, N. Berk, Stark, J. Sidorko, N. Demodovich, B. Wedel, B. Sidor, P. Densieski, C. Harris, J. Mohns, W. Hayes. Standing: L. Canton, Mr. MacDonald. 49 Row 1: Mr. MacDonald, R. Wanat, L. Podgurski, A. Hackal, V. Hills, E. Bailey, J Sullivan, A. Lankau, R. Burns, J. Blackham, T. Richardson, N. Reddick, E.. Ziarkowski, B. Densieski, J. Rollins, E. Olsen, P. Young. Row 2: C. Haff, B. Worthington, V. Kratoville, S. Mazura, A. Giles, J. Cappozola, R. Ligon, P. Kruzon, O. Braids, R. Tymul, J. Antonick, S. Stark, D. Hilton, E. Shout. Row 3: B. Carey, B. Jackson, K. Christmas Assembly ScLoi a otr Haupt, S. Downs, R. Ambrose, H. Polak, J. Berle, P. Magee, J. Seaman, J. Kiegel, B. Bell, D. Zaleskr, E. Creighton, L. Garbos, P. McKay. Row 4: J, Zeh, C. Setek, C. Troyon, J. Stelzer, C. Pflieger, G. Avram, I. Daniels, G. Murphy, J. Brown, F. Nelson, P. Philips, K. Seaman, E. Cruser, E. Hoppe, M. Stark, S. Roosa, S. Mayo. The choral division of Riverhead's fine music de- partment has chanted its way through another school year. For their part in the Spring Orchestra and Choir Concert the blue-robed chorus offered such selections as David's Lamentations, She Walks in Beauty, and Oh Sing Your Songs. In the Christ- mas assembly the group performed the popular Twas the Night Before Christmas, accompanied by the orchestra. In addition to these regular appear- ances, the choir performed at the mid-year gradu- ation exercises. Phyllis Young was their accompanist this year. January Graduation 51 TO ornent $ 52 School Days When You Dance to ‘Remember Winter Wonderland Of This I'm Sure Loveliest Night Of The Year Whistle While You Work 53 Jim and Bob debating. CO-EDITORS Walter Hayes Johanna Brandt Barbara Koscuisko BUSINESS MANAGER Pat Kowalski LITERARY EDITORS Barbara Koscuisko Arria Batchelder ART EDITORS Johanna Brandt Jane Waski SENIOR EDITORS Ruth Ann Lutters Doris Bergen ACTIVITIES EDITORS Pat Fleming Dorothy Tyska Joyce Forte CLASS EDITORS Judy Young Shirley Tyte BL econic BOYS SPORTS James Brown George Stapon Bill Trutner Robert Hefter John Bogdan GIRL'S SPORTS Sally Stark Barbara Densieski Carole Czerepinski Mary Hudson Carol Adamszewski Seated: S. Stark, J. Brandt, S. Tyte, J. Waski, P. Kowalski, D. Tyska. Second row: C. Czerepinski, R. Lutters, A. Batchelder, P. Fleming, C. Adamczeski, D. Bergan, B. Densieski. Third row: Mr. Beaver, R. Hefter, W. Hayes, G. Stapon, J. Bogdan, J. Brown, T. Gritting. Missing: B. Koscuisko, J. Forte, J. Young. 54 LITHOGRAPHERS T. O'Toole Sons OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS PHOTOGRAPHERS Delma Studios Mr. Beaver Tim Gritting FACULTY ADVISOR Mr. Beaver SVOftUS The R in the center of the emblem is symbolic of the sports activities in Riverhead High School. Almost everyone may participate in the well-rounded sports pro- gram offered to the students. The boys may try out for any of the major sports including football, track, basketball, baseball and tennis. After school sports, such as soccer, volleyball, and basketball are part of the girls' athletic program. The girls may gain special honors by being selected for the honor team. Besides playing for pleasure and making RHS a leader in certain sports, the pupils receive special awards. The various emblems, R's , and numerals shown on this page are given to faithful participants. First row: V. Bozuhoski, A. Zaweski, C. Harris, J. Cohen, J. Bogdan, T. Anderson, F. Walsh, W. Bilski, R. Block, B. Sidor, F. Nelson. Second row: P. Heidenreich, R. Harding, R. Diem, R. Hallet. Third row: R. Gibbons, Mgr., R. Ligon, J. Cangiolosi, L. Johnson, C. Bloss, J. Jackowski, P. Bilski, J. Creighton, B. Setek, R. McKay, Coach McKillop. Under the leadership of Coach McKillop and Ted Anderson and Jerry Cohen, the co-captains, the foot- ball team had a most successful season. Winning six games and losing one, the team tied Amityville for the Big Nine Championship. The annual rival game between Southampton and Riverhead was a victory for the home team with the final score of 12-7. Almost everyone will recall the 1955 season as one of the wettest on record for it either rained or snowed every Saturday. Three of our boys were selected to be on the Newsday All-Scholastic Football Teams. William Bilski was chosen for the first team, while Frank Nelson and Francis Walsh were picked for the second team. Carl Harris received honorable mention. Co-captains: T. Anderson, J. Cohen J. V. 3o Top row: L. Thegol, Coach Stewart, C. Murray, R. Creighton, J. Blackham, M. Butoula, N. RafFee, J. Blacklam, S. Van Camerick. Second row: S. Sobotka, R. Nelson, W. Hilton, N. Denadowick, J. Burgess, A. Warner, F. Zaweski, W. Winfree, E. Danielowich, F. Yakoboski. Sitting: R. Bozuhoski, G. Murphy, H. Poliak, H. Hogan, E. Brown, R. Smith, B. Sanford, C. Bilski. Under the able guidance of Coach Walter Stewart, the J.V. squad once again proved its ability to insure R.H.S. football fans of some great seasons to come. In 1955, under their co-captains Gary Murphy and Bruce Sanford, the team won two games, lost two and tied one. This record is impressive due to the fact that Riverhead is rated as the smallest team in the Big Nine competition. The boys won a moral victory by defeating Linden- hurst 28-7. Among the future prospects from the team are G. Murphy, P. Bilski, R. Bozuhoski, B. Sanford, R. Nelson in the backfield, and on the line A. Warner, H. Hogan, R. Brown, R. Wowak and H. Poliak. 57 C roii 1955-1956 R. Dorosko, L. Warner, F. Ambrose, R. Roach, B. Murphy, R. ligon. Kneeling: J. Brown, R. Randall. As in the past three years, the Cross-Country team has turned out excellent teams. By the fine leadership of Coach Gilhooley, co-captains James Brown and Reginald Randall plus each boy's willingness to work hard, the boys did as well as their predecessors. The team began their victorious season with a loss to their toughest competition. Port Jefferson. To even the score they defeated Port Jefferson and became County Champs for the second straight year. The following week was also victorious for the Blue Waves. Here the team placed second among all of the runners on the Island. Winning their class C, they also defeated all of the schools in Class B and every school in Class A except Sewanaka. With this record the boys were sent to Bear Mountain to represent the Long Island section running in Class B. James Brown, Reginald Randall, Robert Doroska, Leroy Warner, Richard Ligon, Harold Creighton, and Richard Roach made the trip. Standing: S. Veokas, R. Barone, W. Stark, E. Benjamin, L. Roach. Kneeling: J. Randall, E. Stelzer, C. Veokas, R. Ellwood. Coach James Gilhooley Warm-up time Co-capt. James Brown 59 Co-capt. Reggie Randall Top row: Coach Gilhooley, Mgr. E. Benjamin. Second row: F. Nelson, L. Johnson, L. Roach. Bottom row: W. Hayes, co-captain., Jim Brown, co-capt., C. Harris, E. Collins. The Varsity team was guided by Coach Gilhooley this year. They defeated their annual rival, Southampton, by a score of 57-55. Although the boys were down by eleven points at one time in the game, their continuous fight finally won them the victory. Top scorers included Ed Collins, Frank Nelson, and Jim Brown. Coach McKillop led the J.V. team to seven wins and eight losses. B. Sanford, G. Murphy and P. Bilski aided the varsity this year as substitutes and are excellent pros- pects for next year's varsity. 60 Top row: J. Randall, Coach Mc- Killop, E. Stelzer, R. Smith. Second row. R. Gadzinski, W. Stark. R. El- wood, B. Setek, W. Winfree, R. Roach. Bottom row: A. Rogozinski, R. Nelson, B. Sanford, P. Bilski, G. Murphy, C. Bilski. Ihirsitij Row 1: A. Sthumejdo. J. Cappozzola, F. ligon, B. Dormand, R. Bell, I. Medsger, mgr., A. Naih, J. Cohen, D. Lorenz, H. Pollack, I. Brown, H. Crayton, Coach Stewart. Both Bay Shore and Amityville have dominated the mat sport since the war years and now each have won the title four times in the last eight years. However the popularity of the sport is growing rapid- ly and Riverhead is soon expected to be strong enough to challenge both Bay Shore and Amityville. Coach Walter Stewart has done an exceptionally Co-captains: Jerry Cohen, Freddie ligon fine job of coaching these future champions. In 1955- 1956, Riverhead won 7 and lost 8. As a reward for his work, he produced two Suffolk County champion wrestlers. Harry Pollack, rated third, captured the 148 lb. crown and Fred Ligon, who won every one of his 14 matches, took the 106 lb. crown. Row 1: J. Mckay, H. Weissenfels, S. Hackal, T. Victoria, F. Sobatka, F. Yakaboski. Row 2: T. Medsger, A. Kraskewicz, J. Harris, F. Winfree, P. Karlin, S. Allen, Coach Stewart. The J.V. wrestling squad had a fairly good season this year. Winning four matches, they bowed to nine and tied one. The one tied meet was a rather out- standing one considering the new league the boys were in. The moral victory tie was with Bayshore's J.V. The squad has an outstanding freshman group. Among the superior frosh were: J. Cappossola, F. Sabotka, F. Yakaboski, J. Harris and T. Victoria. Under the guidance of Coach Stewart, the boys turned out a fair season, which can be expected to be followed by a better season next year. Cohen on the head Hackal prepares to pin A sure pin for Adam 63 Standing: W. Stark, Coach Gilhooley, L. Johnson, E. Benjamin, J. Tilman, D. Lorenz, W. Bilski, L. Daniels, R. Roach, B. Kuver, L. Roach, B. Murphy, G. Raynor, S. Trent, R. Randall. Squatting: T. Crohan, L. Stokowski, S. Veokas, R. Ligon, L. Warner, B. Setek, R. Barone, R. Roach, C. Graff, V. Bozuhoski. Kneeling: F. Ambrose, W. Hayes, C. Harris, J. Brown, F. Nelson, R. Doroska, J. Cohen, J. Warner, R. McKay. The track team had an exceptional season this year. Although the team only placed second in the county meet, they had four individual county champs. In the high jump was James Brown, the shotput, Frank Nelson and the mile. Bob Doroska and Jerry Warner, winner of the 440 yard run. All four rep- resented Suffolk County at the Sectional Meet in Sewanaka. During the county relays, our boys running the two-mile relay set a new record. The speedsters were F. Ambrose, W. Hayes, H. Crayton, and J. Warner. L. Roach, V. Bozuhoski, L. Johnson and F. Nelson were hurdle winners. Under the leadership of Coach Gilhooley, the fel- lows defeated 20 schools and bowed twice, both times their superior was Port Jefferson. With Frank Nelson and Jim Brown as their co-captains and their usual ambition, the boys are sure to go on to greater glories. Coach marks disc ring. 64 Co-captain F. Nelson warms up. — J. Brown, R. Doroska, F. Nelson, J. Warner Doroska leads the pack. Vic tries for 18'6 . 4 County Champs Crayton defeats Craftis. 955 Sadeha l( Sc eason $ 4 Row 1, Seated: A. Stasuikiewicz, J. Behrle, S. Kulesa, M. Kopec, J. Pierzchanowski, L. Waski, C. Popish, J. Bogdan, A. Zaweski, B. Sidor, F. Walsh, G. Stapon, J. Syrewicz. Row 2, Standing: R. Mayo, R. Robin- son, R. Brown, S. Hackel, B. Stepnoski, W. Tillman, H. Pollack, T. Troyan, T. Podlas, R. Brown, B. Pollack, R. Nelson, Coach McKillop. In 1955 Riverhead, for the first time was competing in League A-2. Looked upon as the smallest team in Big 9 competition. Our baseball team, under the able leadership of Coach Michael McKillop, once again proved to be a strong contender for the crown. Although our team didn't place first or second in the league, they proved their ability by giving their opponents a rough time. Sayville 5, Riverhead 8 Patchogue 11, Riverhead 7 Smithtown 7, Riverhead 8 Northport 8, Riverhead 7 South Huntington 3, Riverhead 2 Sayville 1, Riverhead 0 Patchogue 16, Riverhead 5 Smithtown 9, Riverhead 2 Northport 9, Riverhead 8 South Huntington 4, Riverhead 2 Southampton 2, Riverhead 3 Coach McKillop '56 Capt. John Bogdan Safe a� firstl Ready for the puNout. J4. S. 9n fiction Chuck that ball, Pooch! Sidor with the delivery. 67 Jennid l. Io R.: R. Avrom, N. Berk, J. Congilosi, co-cap� ., R. Gibbons, P. Hornyak, R. Hefter, B. Cooper, co-cap� ., R. Conklin, T. Anderson, R. Halle� � , Coach Walter Stewart. Coach Walter Stewart's varsity team had an ex- cellent season. They captured the Suffolk County Co- Championship by handing Bayshore their first defeat in over thirty-five matches by a score of 3-2. The R.H.S. net men marched through the season with 15 wins and 1 loss. This was the first county tennis championship ever won by a Riverhead team. The Blue Waves who sparked this victory were co-captains Ted Anderson and Dick Hallett. Also, Bob Conklin, Richard Gibbons, Robert Hefter and Joe Congilosi. The dept and spirit of the team played an important role in the past season. 1955 SCHEDULE Stony Brook 0.........................Riverhead 5 Southampton 2........................Riverhead 3 Patchogue 1.........................Riverhead 4 Huntington 1____________________ ...Riverhead 4 Smithtown 0................... Riverhead 4 Babylon 0........................ Riverhead 5 Port Jefferson 0.......................Riverhead 5 Bay Shore 3........................ Riverhead 2 Huntington 1...................... Riverhead 4 La Salle 4.........................Riverhead 1 Smithtown 0.........................Riverhead 5 Babylon 1....____________________ Riverhead 4 Patchogue 0.........................Riverhead 5 Port Jefferson 0.......................Riverhead 5 Southampton 1........................Riverhead 4 Bay Shore 2.........................Riverhead 3 68 Coach Stewart Being a member of the Girls' Physical Educational Honor Society is an honor every sports-minded girl seeks. Although for a time this organization was of a purely hon- orary nature, the members are now very active in supervising girls' sports activities and assisting the in- structors. Qualifications for mem- bership to this organization is a minimum scholastic average of 85%, leadership and sportsman- ship in ’ gym classes, and recom- mendation by the gym teachers, as well as approval by the adminis- tration. Row 1: D. Harris, M. Nedosik, J. Dormand, B. Densieski, S. Stark. Row 2 D. Young, R. Ambrose, B. Lewin, M. Atkins, S. Stakey, H. Turnbull. Did you ever see one of these girls managing or refereeing a game? As members of the Girls' Leader's Club, they are just as the title signifies, leaders in girls' sports. As well as encouraging interest in sportsmanship, the members also stress good health habits. This or- ganization is required to meet once every month. Row 1, Sitting: B. Haycoski, D. Harris, M. Nedosik, J. Diamond, B. Densie- ski, S. Stork. Row 2: Miss Barron, B. Lewin, B. Hansell, R. Painter, S. Stakey, D. Young, J. Dormand, Miss Rogers. 70 Varsity — L. to R.: Barbara Densieski, Jane Waski, Phyllis Young, Barbara Haycoski, Eleanore Ziarkowski, June Rollins. a eerfeactc The cheerleaders boost the morale of the team by leading the fans in cheers of encouragement to the boys. Many hours are devoted to practice and perfecting new cheers. Besides providing their own transportation to the games and part of their uniforms, the girls must conform to county standards set for cheerleaders. HOCKEY HONOR TEAM: Row 1, Sitting: C. HaflF, C. Morris, S. Heather, C. Carey, E. Gevinski, A. Holmes, B. Lewin. Row 2, Kneeling: D. Harris, F. Urban, H. Turnbull, M. Bokinz, J. Waski, B. Worthington, K. Stakey, R. Ambrose. Row 3, Standing: R. Bagshaw, S. Roosa, Miss Barron. Row 1, Sitting: K. Stakey, J. Waski, C. Adamczeski, D. Harris, A. Holmes, B. Le- win, R. Ambrose. Row 2, Kneeling: S. Roosa, J. Staib, M. Goldman, J. Diamond, G. Zaloga, D. Regent, G. Weiss, C. Haff, G. Walsh. Row 3, Standing: Miss Barron, M. Gallo, F. Urban, C. Carey, S. Heather, M. Barker, D. Lapinski, J. Kowalski, E. Gevinski, H. Turnbull, C. Morris. 72 SOCCER HONOR TEAM: Row 1, I. fo R.: L. Dormand, D. Regent, J. Rollins, T. Rich- ardson, J. Diamond, J. Dormand. Row 2: J. Antonick, S. Stakey, G. Zaloga, J. Ne- dosik, Miss Rogers. Anytime during the fall, one may see quite a few girls running about in back of R. H. S. in short blue skirts, shorts or blue jeans. These girls are participat- ing in those two rough and ready sports, hockey and soccer. Both honor teams are made up of eleven girls chosen for their skill, sportsmanship, and leader- ship. Many girls don't make the honor teams but receive credit and enjoyment in participating in these games. L. to R.: Row 1: B. Koscuisko, J. Brandt, S. Stark, B. Densieski, C. Czerepinski, J. Rollins, S. Stakey, C. Adamczeski, J. Ne- dosik, B. Jackson, K. Terry, A. Batchelder, R. Painter, P. Doscinski. Row 2: D. Harris, M. Goldman, D. Zembko, J. Craft, J. Ne- dosik, K. Hallet, B. Lewin, R. Amorose, D. Hilton, M. Stark, F. Hovey, K. Stakey, J. Carter, A. Holmes, J. Diamond. Row 3: I. Dormand, D. Regent, L. Cantor, A. Pugs- ley, K. Kolenski, C. Woodson, B. Booker, G. Gallus, D. Zaleski, N. Terry, C. Haff, M. Lankau, M. Shaw, M. Bokinz, J. Tor- borg, J. Gevinski, Miss Rogers. Row 4: F. Urban, G. Zaloga, J. Antonick, C. Mor- ris, S. Mayo, S. Heather, J. Leonard, J. Kowalski, J. Wells, E. Turnbull, D. Siemin- ski, E. Gevinski, D. Young. 73 Volleyball is one of the winter sports the girls look forward to. Getting the ball over the net takes team- work. First, the set-up and then passing the ball to the front to be hit over the net. Perhaps the spike or another pass will get it over. Cooperation from every player and following the rules enables the girls to play a good game and practice good sports- manship. First row: M. Hudson, C. Czerepinski, R. Morris, S. Stakey, D. Young, S. Stark, D. McCabe, 0. Harris, S. Mayo. Second row: K. Hallett, J. Nedosik, J. Craft, B. Wells, K. Stakey, R. Ambrose, B. Lewin, C. Mor- ris. Third row: J. Orlowski, O. Semaschuk, D. Zaleski, G. Gallus, M. Barker, B. Jack- son, D. Hilton, S. Heather, M. Lankau, F. Hovey. Fourth row: C. Murray, I. Podgur- ski, B. Krajcwski, R. Hayes, H. Turnbull, L. Reeve, N. Terry, J. Turnbull, B. Booker, C. Woodson. Fifth row: D. Regent, I. Nics, E. Gevinski, M. Bokinz, L. Ambrose, J. Wells, D. Zembko, J. Leonard, P. Schaffer. Sixth row: L« Dormand, D. Sieminski, J. Torborg, J. Gevinski, T. Richardson, C. Haff, J. Kowalski, J. Staib, V. Flippen. 74 First row: R. Morris, B. Densieski, S. Stark, S. Stakey, J. Dormand, D. Young, J. Ne- dosik, J. Pawlikowski, A. Batcheder. Sec- ond row: B. Haycoski, J. Rollins, T. Rich- ardson, C. Kozenka, A. Duhnowski, J. Orlowski, G. Weiss, O. Semaschuk, J. Zambriski. Third row: C. Murray, S. Mayo, D. Regent, J. Kowalski, M. Stark, B. Sulli- van, D. Radjewski, E. Cruser, C. Ferreira. Fourth row: H. Turnbull, B. Lewin, R. Am- brose, C. Woodson, L. Tyte, C. Morris, C. Carey, V. Flippen. Fifth row: M. Barker, S. Heather, D. Zaleski, G. Gallus, B. Teu- ber, J. Staib, L. Polak, E. Hoppe. Sixth row: K. Stakey, N. Terry, C. HafF, L. Am- brose, E. Gevinski, O. Ross, B. Koscuisko, J. Brandt, E. Turnbull. Seventh row: E. James: B. Krajewski, M. Bokinz, R. Hayes, D. Sieminski, J. Torborg, B. Schneider, M. Grifftng. Shoot, shoot, SHOOT! No pass it! These are common outcrys in a girls game of basketball. Playing as a team and not for one's own glory is most important in a good game. To make baskets takes considerable cooperation among the players. Passing the ball to someone who has a better chance for a good shot, sharing the ball with others and keeping the ball moving will no doubt be the factors which make a winning team! 75 Best Dressed Jill Dormand — Jim Brown Best Athletess 78 Shirley Stakey — Frank Nelson Sally Stark — Walter Hayes Biggest Line 79 Best Personality Solly Stark — Walter Hayes Class Artists Jane Waski — Carl Michalowski Most Industrious Beverly Jackson — Olin Braids Class Comedians Phyllis Young — Bill Trutner zfrsi Most Mischievous Carole Adamczeski — Bob Block 80 Best Looking Maureen Atkins — George Stapon t t L cm cr 1 i lL tt T y ' s I £§2 _-. - - - w� - -. - . Igp - , SCxS.: f- , v i .-..-co .a. ------“ 'OW v 'nN v