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

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1959 volume:

The Blue Peconic Table of Contents Faculty 7 Classes 13 Seniors 29 Sports 5 3 «I in m TMt r w ; . . ,•, % 1 fA__ - m m ' ; : r£3 4 ' ' - a £ £ i i — . 'JT 4 Foreword We as humans are the acme of all na- ture. It is the mind of man that is able to construct and create, or demolish and destroy. It is the mind of man that is able to design and build material edifices as well as to establish ideals within himself. The construction of new buildings on our school grounds reminds us that such structures will have the responsibility of sheltering tomorrow’s youth. Within the halls and classrooms of these structures another kind of building will be taking place. The minds and bodies of these children will be developed into the leaders of tomorrow. As we lay the plans for the future’s youth, we shall bear in mind our high school years—the four which form a firm foundation on which to build. Dedication In dedicating our yearbook we have chosen a man who has governed us both wisely and fairly. His friendship and ser- vice to our class have won him our re- spect and devotion. It is with great pride that we dedicate the 1959 BLUE PE- CONIC to our class adviser... MR. JOSEPH SHIPULE Faculty In designing a building the architect must bear in mind its purpose. So, too, teachers must work with the best interests of the community in mind. Utilizing the tools of learning and background in developing the untapped re- sources of the lower classmen, these skillful craftsmen endeavor to produce at the end of four years well-rounded citizens. Board of Education Left to right, seated: Mrs. Clyde Tooker, Mr. H. Dickson Turnbull, Mrs. John A. Northridge. Standing: Mr. Robert Ben- nett, Mr. John Freese, Mr. John Wo- wak, Mr. Kenneth Wells. Administration JOHN B. THOMAS District Principal GEORGE A. TRUTNER High School Principal NATHANIEL SHAFFRAN Guidance Counselor SCIENCE AND MATH Left to right, sitting: Lester Brower, Augustus Askin, Hel- ena Scott, Miles Fairley, Her- man Moeller. Standing: Andrew Kirsch, Charles Lawrence, Eu- gene Arnone, Henry Whitehead. Faculty LIBRARIANS Left to right: Delia Unkelbach, Anne T. Hallock. CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION Left to right, sitting: Marie Mur- ray, Donald Goodyear, William Downs, Elizabeth Blue. Stand- ing: Thomas O’Neill, Raymond McKeighan, Robert Tormey. 9 LANGUAGES Left to right, sitting: Lizette Hand, Alice Spann, Lou Peter- son, Maureen Connelley. Stand- ing: Robert Stevens, George Batchelder, Clair Muldoon, Wil- liam Lattimore. Absent: Elsie West, Jean Peters, Morris Dia- mond. BUSINESS Left to right: Elwood Beaver, Robert Warner, Joseph Shipule, William Mason. Faculty ART AND HOME ECONOMICS Left to right: Richard Griffith, Grace DeFriest, Joan Kimball, Josephine Bruno. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Left to right: Walter Stewart, Frances Glander, Michael Mc- Killop, James Gilhooley, Mar- garet Chase, Anthony Daniello. PHYSICIAN Dr. Hallock Luce. SCHOOL NURSE Margaret E. Philp SECRETARIES Left to right, sitting: Betty Ty- ler, Alice Dusenbury. Standing: Shirley Doroski, Marion Klodo- ski. CAFETERIA AIDS Left to right: Bessie H’Roder, Helen Hepinstall, Louise Bloom- ingburgh. CUSTODIANS Front row, left to right: M. Lutzky, M. Jones, G. Harris, F. Downs, H. Pinney, P. Ka- tona. Back row: W. Podgorski, W. Geil, C. Downs, E. Ran- dolph, C. Robinson, A. Kulesa, W. Budd. a a j Classes Courses taken during our high school years contribute to the finished product—the grad- uate. Since there is a great variety of subjects offered by Riverhead High School, the under- classman has the opportunity to determine his course of study just as precisely as a builder might measurer the dimensions for his planned structure. CLASS OFFICERS The juniors are eagerly anticipating their final year in high school—a year in which they will acquire the finishing touches of their scholastic programs. Their class’s activities for 1959 cli- maxed in the traditional June prom. President......................P. Zaweski Vice-President ............... K. Wells Secretary ................ P. Northridge Treasurer .................... C. McKay ROOM 204 First Row: C. Lukas, S. Tuthill, B. Zubina, M. J. Bolles, P. Kulesa, G. Menendez, D. Golembeski, B. Schumejda, J. Simandi, P. Northridge. Second Row: K. Wells, R. Carey, T. Hilgeman, P. Van Camerik, A. Galvin, C. Zeitz, D. Bell, M. Caulfield, B. Millman. Third Row: N. Stolzenburg, J. Gatz, W. Russell, D. Coates, A. Hovey, M. Cucchiara, T. Tigner. Fourth Row: Mr. Warner, H. Stakey, M. Skrzypecki, D. Villella, E. McKay, R. Luce. 14 ROOM 206 First Row: C. Remiszewski, C. Miller, G. Zaneski, J. Truskowski, J. Edwards, G. Andrews, D. Gallo, R. Baumack, J. Hobson. Second Row: M. Bilunas, E. Young, B. Gruenwoldt, S. Brody, V. Buchak, B. Grodski, D. Ell wood. R. Schwartz. Third Row: J. Bell, B. Wolbor, F. Morrison, N. Zarro, J. Czulada, M. Walters. Fourth Row: C. Bugdin, R. Zaneski, J. McCaffery, D. Doroska. Fifth Row: B. Cain, D. Fox, R. Kujawski, N. Brown. Sixth Row: Mr. Kirsch. ROOM 207 First Row: B. Bilunas, R. Doroski, M. Cain, G. Gatty, P. Stotsky, H. Stubbings, J. Griffin, B. Beckwith. Second Row: M. Dunston, B. Mayo, M. Branch, C. Johnson, D. Conner, K. Johnson, M. Hall. Third Row: M. Jones, B. Holmes, R. Levy, P. Zaweski, C. Johnson, H. Warner. Fourth Row: G. Conklin, Z. Czujko, M. Demchak, T. Trinowski, J. Bloss, C. Skrezec. Fifth Row: C. Murray, W. Murray, A. Catanzaro, Mr. Whitehead. ROOM 205 Left to right (First Row): C. Jeneski, P. Kowalsick, G. Setter ly, J. Seaman, B. Roosa, E. Randall, J. Nesbitt, V. Miles, E. McFarland, C. Mckay. Second Row: H. Gassert. M. Jones, M. Fasbinder. A. Horn, T. Duvall, L. Back, R. Shannon. Third Row: E. Evans, J. Evans, E. Nonnenmaker, J. Doroski, Mr. Askin. ROOM 208 First Row: J. Austin, I. Karzenski, S. Becker, K. Antoun, L. Schmidt, L. Memola, J. Zem- bko, M. Smith, E. Pawloski, J. Zarro. Second Row: L. Schumejda, R. Worthington, L. Lambert, S. Lojko, A. Bradley, B. O'Kula, E. Ross, B. Gray, C. Sujecki, P. Kirsch. Third Row: Mr. McKeighan, L. Lapinski, J. Pugsley, D. Seaman, W. Droskoski, F. Maks, J. Lawrence, W. Preeg, E. Kost, E. Beckwit, C. Jarzombek, M. Chester, M. Stocki. 16 CLASS OFFICERS Avoiding the customary sophomore slump, the class of 1961 has shown re- newed interest in their school’s activ- ities. During December they held their “Soph Night in Seventh Heaven,” while they also trimmed the Christmas tree which adorned the lobby. The purchase of class rings highlighted their year. President ..................... A. Smith Vice-President ............... H. Jackson Sec.-Treas................... C. Orlowski ROOM 108 First Row: F. Teuber, B. Riley, D. Maker, D. Cardillo, C. Orlowski, D. Anderson, C. Tyska, D. Clemans, P. Hajek, M. Marsh. Second Row: M. Slovensky, R. Royce, A. McManus, H. Jackson, W. Boggs, F. Wallace, J. Jackson, J. Brown. Third Row: J. Zaleski, J. Kar- zenski, D. Osip, G. Fox, R. Winfree. ROOM 109 First Row: S. Snell, K. MacDonald, J. Blaise, L. Griffin, W. Siebrecht, P. Conklin, D. Irish, A. Booker, N. Jeanroy, H. Hocheiser, S. Dabney. Second Row: D. Yakaboski, S. Terry, L. Demarest, J. Bunke, J. Dusenbury, L. Pallouras. C. Grodski, C. Polak, R. Holls, P. Tradeski. Third Row: D. Konopnicki, L. Pilate, J. Beebe, B. Konkel, W. Tyska, J. Wienski, S. Nabrezny, R. Cheshire, B. Tuthill. Fourth Row: P. Dusenbury, J. Sterzenback, M. Janis, M. Mollik, R. Terry, Mr. Brower. ROOM 105 First Row: M. Atkinson, L. Hestvedt, L. Blasl, S. Martinson, K. DeWall, J. Berdan, P. Clifford, M. Ross, B. Miles, G. Booker. Second Row: R. Harned, R. Schaefer, W. Hipp, R. Marr, A. Senzarimore, M. Ehlinger, K. Munch, M. Hulse, P. Danowski, L. Henderson. Third Row: F. Schmersal, G. Moore, G. Hatcher, G. Hawkes, R. Anderson, P. Vollmoeller, E. Rudd, Mr. Stevens. ROOM 107 First Row: C. Rollins, D. James, M. Gilliam, J. Atkins, P. Wivchar, D. Porrello, J. Randall, J. Ryll, J. Schultz, G. Preston. Second Row: T. Niksa, F. Wesolowski, J. Bell, F. Brown, B. Michalowski, K. Dean, G. Chase, K. Kellar, R. Cajiga. Third Row: Mr. O’Neill, B. Trent, W. Brown, W. Bailey, Not in picture: J. Brown, T. Carter, B. Dillingham, D. Nash, A. Niecko, L. Judd, W. Watkins. ROOM 106 First Row: M. E. Terkelson, L. Jarzombek, M. Medsger, P. Maks, A. Torborg, S. McLeod, C. Meyer, L. Reeve, J. Tuthill, M. Nash, A. Gray. Second Row: A Hubbard, R. Luha, T. Fabrykewicz, T. McMahan, D. Griffin, R. Wesolowski, R. Bulak, P. Hornyak. Third Row: H. Griffiths, M. Mensching, W. Denery, J. Heagy. 19 ROOM 103 First Row: C. Sodal, J. Urban, B. Bilski, S. Corwin, H. Poliak, B. Buchak, J. Shwonik, J. Lombardi, P. Downs, D. Goodale. Second Row: T. Donnelly, J. Griffing, G. Wells, A. Smith, A. Gajewski, M. Syrakowski, S. Burzynski, R. Vail, M. Wysoczanski. Third Row: F. Poliak, D. Zamber, A. Atkins, A. Gunderson, Mr. Pyne. ROOM 217 First Row: D. Tetrault, L. Nonnemacker, E. Olsen, B. Pierzchanowski, K. Smith, J. Hallock, J. Magee, D. Hobson, G. Gurtler, B. Hale, C. Orlowski. Second Row: Mr. Diamond, G. Lee, H. Nash, P. Danielowich, W. Hamilton, N. Shout, D. Kowalski, J. Fennel, S. Mitchell. Third Row: J. McVay, F. Olsen, J. Doscinski, M. Pace, G. Robinson, W. Payton, D. Ran- dall, G. Diamond. CLASS OFFICERS On the threshold of a four year high school career the freshmen have suc- cessfully adjusted to their new status. Many individuals have helped their class off to a good start by decorating for both their class dance in April and the Halloween dance, by participating in intramural sports programs and by planning homeroom picnics. President ................... D. Gassert Vice-President...............W. Kukla Sec.-Treas................... P. Tuccio ROOM 123 First Row: D. Troyan, J. Meyer, N. Worthington, R. Tyte, S. Hatcher, R. Ligon, C. Richardson, A. Niecko, R. Pol, L. Young. Second Row: J. Schmid, J. Kaelin, L. Munch, E. Perkins, K. Jenkins, A. Crayton, B. Lapinski, S. Smith, E. Spanburgh, Miss Hand. Third Row: H. Rigden, A. Daniels, C. Harris, N. Corwin, K. Demchak, R. Harned, R. Phillips, D. Rowley, M. Diorrio, D. Crohan, J. Skipka. ROOM 120 First Row: S. Bolles, B. Bell, M. Coffey, C. Troski, P. Sabotka, D. Robinson, J. Pulka, A. Peters, L. Zambriski, M. Ruppert, R. Okun, P. Tuccio. Second Row: B. Downs, G. Kaelin, T. Maher, J. Pallouras, R. Burgess, R. Green, P. Segal, A. Schwarz, P. King, S. Van- Camerik. Third Row: R. Terry, W. Olsen, R. Johnson, R. Porter, J. Harris, R. Reyer, P. Garbos, W. Nelson, A. Thompson, S. Schumejda, Miss Spann. Not in picture: D. Lynch. ROOM 215 First Row: C. Batts, V. Marcinowski, J. Macksel, P. Braids, H. Scheinberg, E. Bunke, J. Harfin, S. Hallock, D. Karlin, C. McAuthor. Second Row: S. Bell, S. Johnson, P. Konkel, W. Behrle, R. Pawloski, E. Breitenback, P. Danowski, W. Kukla. Third Row: P. Krajusiski, C. Lukas, F. Wilkinson, J. Mayo, J. Gallo. R. Boardman, L. Heppinstall. Fourth Row: B. Zarro, P. Harris, E. Wysocki, M. Schroeder,G. Santo, E. Mollik, D. Fioto, Mr. Goodyear. ROOM 216 First Row: B. Lyons, S. Kinney, B. Hulse, J. Hudson, T. Guyder, B. Trubisz, D. Gassert, C. Arnold, M. A. Blasko, P. Condjella, D. Wright. Second Row: R. Mensching, F. Stepnoski, N. Millman, J. Forbus, H. Gilliam, B. Langhorn, V. Dunston, S. Aaron, C. Hallock, M. Armstead, H. Jeffries. Third Row: G. Brody, P. L’Hommedieu, S. Jehle, J. Johnson, F. Terry, W. Voeglin, R. Ehlinger, R. Hanwick, L. Bell. Fourth Row: Mr. Moeller, J. Williams, T. Barnes, R. Martin. ROOM 121 First Row: J. Sader, M. Mason, M. Fafinski, B. Lane, F. Pugsley, H. Pugsley, W. Goodridge, J. Langhorne, D. Saunders, R. Celic. Second Row: S. Kozerski, E. Bennett, B. Stubbings, D. Scott, S. Jackson, G. Brown, W. Benjamin, W. Wivchar, T. Melvin. Third Row: T. Per- kins, H. Bagshaw, C. Buczynski R. Cajigas, J. Neil, P. Conklin, F. Miles, A. Boles, R. Burns, V. Boggs. Fourth Row: J. Jarvis, M. Goode. ROOM 122 First Row: F. Phillips, M. Trinowski, A. Gallo, C. Tyska, L. Gevinski, D. Naugles, S. Davis, E. McVay, M. Zottowski, S. Daters, O. Harris. Second Row: J. Wright, W. Swiatocha, F. Chieffo, R. Smith, R. Booker, H. Floego, I. Goode, C. Walker, E. Sykes, J. Hayes, C. Lynch, C. Buziak. Third Row: Mrs. Peterson, M. Wells, E. Doroska, T. Naugles, P. Robinson, J. Nelson, N. Jefferson, L. Henderson, H. Clinton, A. Armstead, J. Lynch, E. Robbel. Senior Calendar September 3, 1958 Our first day as Seniors September 5-15, 1958 Magazine Campaign Laura Mason chose a typewriter as her prize for high sales, while Johanne Gevinski, ‘Lucky Senior,” selected a polaroid camera. September 10, 1958 Election of Class Officers October 31, 1958 Awarded first prize for Hallo- ween decorations: “War of the Worlds” November 8, 1958 Defeated Smithtown for Suffolk County football championship November 15, 1958 Bonfire and football rally before victory over Southampton December 11, 1958 School play “Charley’s Aunt” January 23, 1959 Senior Ball, “Winter Wonder Land”; King and Queen were Frank Yakaboski and Marion Pol. June 20, 1959 The Alumni Banquet June 21, 1959 Baccalaureate June 22, 1959 Commencement of the Class of ’59 Hall of Fame FIRST TO SUCCEED Linda Reeve, Stephen Van Camerik CLASS FLIRT Inga Nics, Otto Wittmeier MOST DIGNIFIED Suzanne Wolins, Stephen Van Camerik MOST VERSATILE Marion Pol, Frank Yakaboski 25 MOST POPULAR ACTOR AND ACTRESS Marion Pol, Frank Yakaboski Esther Turnbull, Charles Zuhoski 26 CLASS CUT-UPS Barbara Voss, Frank Sabotka BEST LOOKING Lucy Podgorski, Frank Zaweski MOST TALKATIVE Arlene Hackal, Robert Wowak BIGGEST LINE Lucille Ambrose, Gary Murphy BEST ATHLETES Eleanor Gevinski, Bruce Sanford CLASS COMEDIANS Barbara Voss, Frank Sabotka BEST DRESSED Linda Dormand, Ted Victoria Who’s Who VALEDICTORIAN Linda Reeve SALUTATORI AN Stephen Van Camerik SCIENTIST Stephen Van Camerik MATHEMATICIAN Charles Zuhoski ARTIST Linda Dormand MUSICIAN Constance Bell D.A.R. GOOD CITIZEN Esther Turnbull BETTY CROCKER HOMEMAKING AWARD Marion Pol PHI BETA KAPPA AWARD Linda Reeve REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Linda Reeve Dorothy Robinson Esther Turnbull Stephen Van Camerik Charles Zuhoski 1959 CLASS OFFICERS Francis Yakaboski, President Robert Ellwood, Vice President Lucy Podgorski, Secretary Frank Zaweski, Treasurer 28 Seniors 1959—in this year the past and the future have become one with the fulfillment of old dreams and the birth of new. For many students college is the immediate goal, for others the business world. All the graduates have one thing in common—the responsibility of planning a future on the foundation they have received dur- ing their high school career. LUCILLE AMBROSE “Sissy Major- Business, Minor- History; Majorette 1,2,3, 4; Head 3,4; French Club 1,2; Yearbook Staff 4; Blue and White Typist 2, 3,4; Hockey 2,34; Soccer 2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4. RICHARD ANASKY “Anesk” Major-Shop, Minor-Math- ematics. RICHARD ANDERSON “Andy” Major- Science, Minor- Shop; Agriculture 1,2; Football 2,3,4; All Suffolk Coaches Scholastic Guard 2,4. GEORGE ATKINSON Major-History. RUTH C. BAGSHAW “Ruthie” Major - Language, Minor- Music; Secretary-French 1, 3; Sec.-Treas. Room 105- 1; Secretary Room 203-3; NYSSMA Contest 1,2,3,4; All-State 4; Hockey 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,3,4; Soft- ball 1,2,3,4; Dance Com- mittees 1,3,4; NYSSMA Sectional All-State 1,2,3,4. 30 Major - Science, Minor- Business; FFA 3,4; Cross Country 1,2. ce. JULIA CHRISTINE BARCZAK “Julie” M a jo r - Business, Minor- History; Yearbook Staff 4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Basket- ball 3,4; Soccer 4; Softball 2,3,4; Dance Committee 4. FRANK J. AUSTRIA “Chee Chee” JOHN L. BAGSHAW “Jack” Major-Shop, Minor-Scien- FREDERICK BAUMACK “Fred” Major-Art, Minor-History; West Babylon Transfer; Movie Operator 2,3,4. PATRICIA ANN BERDAN “Pat” Major-Art, Minor-History. DORIS BARROW “Ree” Major-Homemaking, Min- or-History; Press Club 1. CONSTANCE MARIE BELL “Connie” Major - Math, Latin; Sec. 3, Sec. 201-3; All-State Band 3,4; Leaders Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1,2,3; Press Club 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; NYSSMA 1,2,3,4; Lions Club Scholarship Award 1,2. JANE BARTLETT “Smittie” Major - Business; Library Club 1; Press Club 1; Soft- ball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Soc- cer 2,3,4. FRANKLIN BELL “Frankie” Major-Music, Minor-Shop. NORMAN A. BEAL “Skip” Major - Math, Minor - Sci- ence; FFA 3,4; Orchestra 2,3,4; Latin Club 1; Ping Pong 1. JOHN BLACKHAM “Jack” Major-I n d u s t r i a 1 Arts, Minor-Science; Football 1, 2,3,4. 31 MARJORIE J. BOKINZ “Margie” Major-Latin, Music; Sec- retary 1; Vice President 107-1; Secretary 216-2; Latin Club 1,2,3; Leaders Club 4; NYSSMA 1,2,3,4; Sectional All-State Band 3,4; Hockey 1,3,4; Year- book Staff-Business Man- ager 4; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Freshman Dance Queen 1. STANLEY BOOKER “Hawkins” M a j o r-Industrial Arts, Minor- Math; Treasurer 108-1; Press Club 2,3; Dance Committee 1; Track 1,2. RONALD BOZUHOSKI “Buzz” Major- Industrial Arts; Treasurer 3; Treasurer 109-1; Track 1,2,3,4; Foot- ball 1,2,4; High Scorer Track 3; Ring Committee 2; Dance Committee 3. FAITH DOLORES BROWN “Faye” Major - Language, Minor- Math; Latin Club 1,2,3; French Club 4; Archery 4. ALICE BULLOCK “Ally” Major - Business; Library Club 1; Basketball 1,2; Volleyball 1,2; Badminton 1,2; Softball 2. JOHN BURGESS “Jack” Major-Science, Minor-His- tory; President 107-1; Science Club 3,4 - Presi- dent 4; French Club 2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Science Contest 3; Student Coun- cil 1,2,3,4; Cross Country Co-Captain 4. JACK CAPOZZOLA “Cappy” Minor - Retailing; French Club 2; Student Council 3; Football 1,2; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Dance Committee 3. JOHN CICHANOWICZ “Chick” Major-Mathematics, Min- or-Latin; Latin Club 1,2,3; Wrestling 2,3,4; Baseball 3,4. 32 FRANK J. COLUMBUS “Frankie” Major-Agriculture, Minor- Math; FFA 1,2,3,4; FFA sentinel 4. THOMAS CONOSCENTI “Tom” Transfer - Manual Train- ing High School 2; Major- Industrial Arts, Minor- Math, Science; Latin Club 1; Science 2; Dance Com- mittee 2,3,4. PAUL CREIGHTON Major-Math, Minor-Latin, Science; Latin Club 1,2,3; Treasurer 3; President 109- 1; Vice President 201-3; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2; Dance Committees 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4. JOAN DANIELOWICH “Joni” Major-B u s i n e s s; Dance Committee 2,3,4; Latin Club 1; Yearbook Staff 4; Soccer 2,3; Volleyball 2,3; Basketball 2,3; Talent Show 3. JOANNE M. DANOWSKI “Jo” Major-Math, Minor-L a n- guage; Sec.Treas., 107-1; Latin Club 1,2; French Club 3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Press Club 4; Year- book Staff 4; Badminton 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Soc- cer 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2, 3,4. LINDA D. DORMAND Major-Art, Minor-History; Art Editor Yearbook 4; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Archery 1,2; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Soft- ball 1; Homeroom Treas. 216-2. ROSE MARIE DOROSKI “Rosie” Major-Business, Minor- Home Economics; F.H.A. 2; Soccer 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Tennis 3; Volleyball 2,3,4; Senior Play Back- stage 4. PATRICIA ANNE DOYLE “Pat” Transfer: Queen of the Rosary, Amityville; Major- Business, Minor-Math; La- tin Club 2,3; Softball 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Volleyball 4; Hockey 4; Dance Com- mittees 3,4; Soccer 4. 33 ROBERT A. ELLWOOD “Bob” Major-Latin, Math, Min- or-Science; President 1; Vice President 2,3,4; President Room 203-3; La- tin Club 1,2,3—President 3; Student Council 2; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2, 3; Cross Country 2,3,4; Co- Captain Cross Country 3, 4. ANTIONETTE GALLO “Toni” Major-Business, Minor- History; Treas. 106-1; Stu- dent Council 4; Literary Supplement 2; Dance Committee 4. CECELIA MARGARET DRUMGOOLE “Ceil” Transfer: George Wash- ington H. S.; Major-Retail- ing. mtmmM BRUCE R. FITCH “Bru” Major -Science, Math, Minor-Latin; Vice Presi- dent Room 216-2; Latin Club 1,2,3 — Vice Presi- dent 1,2; Science Club 2,4 —President 2; Student Council 2; Blue White Staff 3,4; Lion’s Award 1, 3; National Honor Society 3,4 — President 4; Boys’ State 3; Dance Commit- tees 1,2,3,4; Co - E d i t o r Yearbook 4. IRIS EASON “Faye” T r a n s f e r—Jones High School; Major-Homemak- ing, Minor-History; F.H.A. 1; Basketball 1; Tennis 1; Hockey 1; Soccer 1. ANNABELLE P. GALLO Major-Art, French, Minor- Science; French Club 2,3, 4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Hockey 3,4; Soccer 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Badmin- ton 2; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4. PETER FILMANSKI “Pete” Major-Business; French Club 2. LORRAINE ANN GARBOS “Lorrie” Major-Business; Yearbook Staff 4; Hockey 3; Bowl- ing 2,3; Dance Committee 4. 34 BETTY LOU GILLIAM “Bet” Major-Homemaking, Mi- nor-Art, Business; Press Club 4; Archery 4; Dance Committee 2. BARBARA ANN HACKAL “Barb” Major - History, Minor - Latin, Math; Vice Presi- dent-203-3; Latin Club 2, 3,4; Soccer 3,4; Tennis 2; Dance Committees 2,3; Basketball 2,3. ELEANOR A. GEVINSKI “Ellie” Major-History, Minor-Mu- sic; Leaders Club 2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,3; NYSSMA 3,4; Dance Committees 1,2,4. MAUREEN A. GRIFFIN Major-Language, Minor- Science, Math; French Club 3,4-Treas. 4; Latin Club 1,2; Library Club, 1, 2,3,4; Leaders Club 3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Volleyball 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Yearbook Staff 4. JOHANNE E. GEVINSKI “Jo” Major - Business, Minor- Home Economics; Library Club 3,4; Yearbook Staff, Senior Editor 4; Blue White 1,2,3,4; Hockey 3, 4; Soccer 1,2,3; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4; Dance Com- mittees 1,2,3,4; “Lucky Senior” Mag. Campaign 4. ARLENE HACKAL “Sis” Major-Choir, Minor-Busi- ness; Softball 1; Pres. Homemaking 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Student Council 2. ROBERT J. GREENWOOD “Greeny” Major - History, Minor - Math, Science; Movie Operator '2,3,4; Track 1. CARMAN HAFF “Connie” Major - Business, Minor - Choir; Hockey 1,2,3; Soc- cer 1,2,3; Softball 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Dance Committees 1. 35 WILLIAM J. HULSE “Bill” Major-Agriculture, Minor- Science; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4- Treasurer 3; Wrestling 2, 3,4. CAROL HUNTER “Hunter” Major-Choir, Minor-Home- making; Press Club 4; Chairman of Homemaking Committee 2. ROSEMARY HAYES “Sweety” Major-Orchestra, Minor- Latin, Business; Latin Club 1,2; Leaders Club 4; Press Club 3; Volleyball 2; Basketball 1,2; Soccer 2,3; Dance Committees 1, 2,3,4; Ring Committee 2; T reasurer-106-1. STANLEY HILENSKI “Stan” Major-Agriculture, Minor- Shop. WILLIAM HILTON “Bill” Major-Math, Shop; Minor- Science; Football 1. HELMUTH HUBER “Helly” Major-Science, Math, Mi- nor-Latin. KAREN ELAINE HAUPT Major-Business; Library Club 2,3,4; Tennis 3,4; Soccer 4; Lion’s Award 2; All-State Choir 1; Dance Committees 3,4. JOHN S. HUBBARD JR. “Johnny” Major-Shop, Minor-Math. 36 MARY M. JACKOWSKI “Toots” Major-Art, History; Mi- nor-Latin; Latin Club 1,2; Volleyball 3,4; Basketball 3; Soccer 4; Dance Com- mittee 2. PHILIP E. KARLIN “Philly Boy” Major-Agriculture; Wrest- ling 1,2,3; FFA Sentinal 2, F.F.A.-Vice-President 3, F.F.A.-President 4. JACQUELINE KENDRICK “Jackie” Major-Business, Minor- Band; Homeroom Secre- tary 1; Library Club, 1,2, 3,4; Press Club 4; Hockey 1,2; Softball 1,3; Soccer 1, 3; Basketball 1,2,3. RICHARD KORALEWICZ “Satch” Major-Shop, Minor-Art; Transfer: Hampton Bays H.S.; Football 1,2,3,4; Bas- ektball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1; Tennis 2. BARBARA ANN KRAJEWSKI “Bunnie” Major-Business; Leaders Club 3,4; Press Club 4; Honor Teams—Basketball 1,2,3,4, Soccer 2,3, Volley- ball 2,3, Softball 1,2,3; Dance Committees 1,2,3, 4; Ring Committee 2; Na- tional Honor Society 4. ROSE ELIZABETH KREH “Rosi” Major - Art, Minor - Busi- ness; French Club 2; Ma- jorette 2,3,4; Softball 1; Dance Committees 3,4. IRENE PATRICIA KRUPSKI Major-Business, History; Minor-Math; Talent Show 3; Tennis 3; Basketball 3; Soccer 3,4; Volleyball 3; Ring Committee 2; Dance Committees 2,3. ALBERT J. LANKAU “Allie” Major-Math, Minor-Sci- ence, Latin; Latin Club 1, 2,3; Cross Country 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 3,4; U.N. Essay Con- test 3rd Prize 3; Lions Club Scholarship Award 3; Dance Committees 2, 3,4; National Honor So- ciety 4. 37 JOAN ANETHA LITCHARD “Joni” Major - Business, Minor - Choir, History; Hockey 3; Soccer 3; Poetry Award Literary Supplement 2. MIKE RONALD LOPEZ “Killer” Transfer: Hampton Bays High School; Major-His- tory, Minor-Science; Foot- ball 1. LAURA M. MASON “Lee” Major-Art, Minor-French; Homeroom Secretary 2,3; French Club 3,4; Softball 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Vol- leyball 2,3,4; Hockey 2,3, 4; Winner Magazine Cam- paign 4. BARBARA ANN MAYO “Barb” Minor-History, Math, Art; Secretary 2; Press Club 4; Softball 1,2,3; Volleyball 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3; Soc- cer 1,2,3. JOHN A. McKAY “Johnny” Major - Art, Minor - Busi- ness; Wrestling 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Save Your Vision Poster 3. PATRICIA F. McKAY “Patti” Major - Business, Minor - History; Yearbook Staff 4; Basketball 3,4; Softball 3, 4; Hockey 4; Soccer 4; Junior Prom Queen 3; Dance Committees 3,4. JOSEPH MCVAY Transfer: Simpson High School; Major-History, Mi- nor-Shop. JAMES J. MEMOLA “Jim” Major - History, Minor - Shop; Transfer-Hampton Bays High School; Base- ball 1; Bowling 1; Foot- ball 1. PETER MILOSKI “Pete” Major-Agriculture; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4,-Sec. 3,-V. Pres. 4; Football 2,3,4. KATHERINE NABREZNY “Kay” Major-Business; Secretary 108 1; NYSSMA 1; Year- book Staff 4; Softball 1,3; Basektball 3; American Legion Oratorical Contest 2; Dance Committees 1,2, 3; Homeroom Committee 3. INGA NICS “Inga-boo” Major - Business, Minor - Art; Dance Committees 1, 2,3,4; Volleyball 1; Play 2. DIANE MARY OLSEN “Cookie” Transfer: Hampton Bays High School; Major-Sci- ence, Minor-Math; French Club 2,3; Softball 1; Dance Committees 3. JOSEPH PELIS Major-Shop, Minor-Agri- culture; F.F.A. 1,2,3. CLARICE PERKINS “Perk” Major - Business; Press Club 4; Hockey 1,2,3; Soc- cer 1,2,3; Badminton 1,2; Softball 1,2; Dance Com- mittee 3. CONSTANCE WILEY PHILLIPS “Connie” Major-Music, Minor-Math, Latin; Secretary 106 1; Treasurer 211 2; Student Council Vice President 4; Latin Club 1,2; French Club President 3; NYSS- MA 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Sectional All-State 2; Senior Editor Yearbook 4; Dance Committees 1,2, 3,4. LUCY A. PODGORSKI “Lu” Major - Business, Minor - Language; Secretary 4; Sec.-Treas. 205 3; Leaders Club 3,4; French Club 3, 4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Volleyball 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 4. 39 MARION POL Major-Math, Latin; Mi- nor-Science; Latin Club 1, 2,3; French Club President 4; Leaders Club 4; Senior Editor Yearbook 4; Cheer- leader Varsity 2,3,4; Bas- ketball 2,3; Volleyball 2, 3,4; Soccer 1,2,3; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 4. LINDA D. REEVE Major-Math, Science, La- tin; Treasurer 1; Secretary 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Lead- ers Club 3,4; Blue White 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Empire Girls State 3; Lions Club Award 1,2,3; I.O.O.F. U.N. Con- test 3; S.C.M.T.A. Award 2; Latin Club 1,2,3. DOROTHY WESLEY ROBINSON “Dottie” Major - Science, Minor - Math; Latin Club 1,2,3; Archery 1,2; Hockey 3; Soccer 4; American Legion Oratorical Contest 2nd place 3, 1st place 4; Sci- ence Club 3,4; Tennis 1,2. GARY ROBINSON Major - Business; Minor - Art. EDWARD ADAM RUTHINOWSKI “Ed” Major-Math, Minor-Sci- ence; Football 4. BRUCE F. SANFORD “Speed” Major - Business, Minor- Science; Vice - President 205 3; Auto Mechanics 3; Football 1,2,3,4, Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4, Co- Capt. 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Dance Committees 2,3, 4. 40 PHYLLIS ARLENE SCHAEFER “Phyl” Major - Art, Minor - Lan- guages; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; French Club 2,3; Lat- in Club 1; Archery 3; Dance Committees 3; Treas.-215-2. FRANK J. SABOTKA “Sabot” Major - History, Minor - Shop; Treasurer 2; Pro- gram Chairman 108 1; F.F.A. 2; Student Council 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Wrest- ling 1,2,3,4; Baseball Manager 2, Track 1. BARBARA ANN SCHNEIDER “Bobbi” Major - Business, Minor- History; Bowling 3; Li- brary Club 1,2,3,4; Major- ette R.F.D. 3,4; Blue White Typist 4; Hockey 2,3; Soccer 2; Basketball 1,2. CAROL ANN SETEK “Ca-Ca-” Major - History, Minor- Business; Hockey 1,2,3; Soccer 2,3; Tennis 2; Bas- ketball 2,3; Dance Com- mittees 2,3. ROBERT E. SINGLE “Bob” Major - Shop, Minor-Re- tailing. RICHARD C. SMITH “Smitty” Major-Agriculture, Minor- Math; Vice President 106 1; President 215 2; Pres- ident 205 3; FFA 1,2,3, 4,-Reporter 2, Secretary 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Cross Country 2,3,4; Ring Com- mittee 2. FREDERICK SCHUSTER Transfer-Hampton Bays- 25 Major-Business, Minor- History; Football 1. DOROTHY L. SIEMINSKI “Dottie” Major - Latin, Math, Mi- nor-Music, Science; Vice- President 109 1; Secre- tary 211 2; Latin Club 1, 2,3; French Club 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Hockey 3,4; NYS- SMA 1,2,3; Dance Com- mittees 1,2,3,4. CAROL ANN SMITH “Dubbe” Transfer - Babylon H.S.; Major - Business, Minor- Art; Press Club 4. SHIRLEY SMITH “Shirl” Major - Science, Minor- Band; Library Club 1,2,3, 4; French Club 3; Hockey 3; Tennis 1,2,3; Soccer 3; Archery 1. NANCY E. TERRY “Nance” Major-Art, Minor-French, Science; Varsity Cheer- leader 2,3,4; French Club 3,4—Secretary French I 3; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3; Volleyball 1,2, 3; Softball 1,2,3; Dance Committees 1,2,3. JANET L. TORBORG “Jan” Major-Math, Latin; Min- or-Science, Music; Secre- tary 204 3; Latin Club 1, 2,3; Student Council 3; Leaders Club 4; NYSS- MA 1,2,3; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Lions Club Award 2; Suffolk County Band 4; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 4. RITA TYMUL Major - Math, Minor- Science; Press Club 4; French Club 2,3,4; Year- book Staff 4; Soccer 1,2, 3,4; Badminton 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 2,3,4; Badminton Singles and Doubles Champ 2. 42 ESTHER TURNBULL “Dusty” Major-Language; Minor- Math, Science; NYSSMA 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3; Library Club 1,2,3,4; French Club 3,4; Leaders Club 3,4; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Nation- al Honor Society 3,4; DAR Good Citizen Award 4; Dance Committees 1,2, 3,4. LORRAINE M. TUTHILL Major - French, Minor- Math; French Club 2,3,4 —Secretary 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Choir 2,4; Soccer 4; Hockey 4; Tennis 3,4; Volleyball 4; Dance Com- mittees 1,2,4. STEPHEN B. VAN CAMERIK “Steve” Major-Math, Science; Lat- in Club 1,2,3; Science Club 3; Blue and White 3,4; Student Council 1; Baseball 2,3; National Honor Society 3,4; Lions Club Award 1,3; Boy’s State 3; County Doubles Ping Pong Champion 2; School Badminton Cham- pion 3; School Ping Pong Champion 2,3. BARBARA E. VOSS “Cookie” Major - Business, Minor- Music; NYSSMA 1,2,3,4; Hockey 4; Blue and White Typist 4; Soccer 4; Basketball 4; Softball 4; Dance Committees 1,2, 4. HERBERT P. WEISSENFELS “Herb Major - Math, Minor - Science; Latin Club 1; Wrestling 3,4; Track 3,4; Badminton 1,2. SUZANNE J. WOLINS “Sue” Major-Language, Minor- Science; Vice - President 108 1; Vice-President 215 2; Latin Club 1,2,3; French Club 2; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Treasurer Student Council 4; Press Club 4; Literary Editor Yearbook Staff 4; Liter- ary Supplement 1st prize for Poetry 3. OTTO WITTMEIER “Witt” Major - Business, Minor- Math; NYSSMA 1,2,3,4; Track 3. CHARLES H. WOOD “Charlie” Major-Math, Minor-Sci- ence; French Club 2,3; Tennis 3,4; Table Tennis 1,2,3; Badminton 3;—3rd place County Doubles 3. J. ROBERT WOWAK “Bob” Major - Science, Minor- Math; French Club 2,3,4; —Treasurer Science Club 3; Press Club 1,3,4; Dance Committees 3,4; Ameri- can Legion Oratorical Contest 2,3,4. FRANCIS YAKABOSKI “Yaki” Major-Math, Science, Mi- nor-French; Vice-Presi- dent 1; President 2,3,4; President 108 1; President 211 2; President 204 3; French Club 2,3,4—Treas- urer 3, — President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1,2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Stu- dent Council 2,3,4; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4; Co- Editor of Blue Peconic 4; National Honor Society 4. FRANK F. ZAWESKI “Z” Major-Math, Shop, Mi- nor-Mechanical Drawing; Treasurer 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Wrestling 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; All Suffolk End 3,4; Co-Captain Football 4; Co-Captain Baseball 4. 43 JULIE ANN ZEH Major-Math, Minor-Lan- guage; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3; Soccer 3; Volleyball 3,4; Tennis 3; Latin II Award 2; Dance Committee 3; Na- tional Honor Society 4. CHARLES ZUHOSKI “Charlie” Major-Math, Minor-Lan- guages; President 216 2; Latin Club 1,2,3,—Vice- President 3; French Club 3,4—Vice-President 3,— Secretary 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Liter- ary Supplement 2; Lions Club Award 1. Seniors of 1960 CARL BILSKI “Butch” Major - History, Minor- Business; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2,3,4; Long Island Press Basketball All-Star Honorable Mention 3. THOMAS BLOCK “Block” Major-Shop, Minor-Busi- ness; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1,2; Foul Shooting 1; Long Island Press All Suf- folk 3; Newsday Honor- able Mention 3. HENRY S. DANOWSKI Major-Music, Minor-His- tory; French Club 3; Football 1. JOYCE JACKSON “JJ” Major-Art; Minor Home- making; Basketball 2; Softball 3; Volleyball 2, 4; Badminton 2; Dance Committees 3. 44 DIANNE MURPHY “Pudge” Major-Language, Math; Minor Science; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, 3; Press Club 2,3,4; Ten- nis 1,2,3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Hockey 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Dance Committees 1,2,3,4. GARY MURPHY “Murph’” Major - History, Minor- Choir; Homeroom Presi- dent 1; Homeroom Vice President 3; Student Council 1,3,4—President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Bas- ketball 1,2,4; Track 3,4; Long Island Press Suffolk 3; Sight Contest Third Prize 3. ROBERT MURRAY “Bob” Transfer Hampton Bays High School; Major-Shop, Minor-Math; Baseball 3, 4. JOSEPH O’KULA “Joe” Major - History; Home- room Treasurer 1,2. MARY JANE PAINTER “Janie” Major-Language, Minor- Music; French Club Sec- retary 4; Latin Club 1,2, 3; Library Club 1,2,3,4; NYSSMA 1,2,3,4; Press Club 2,3,4; Badminton 1, 4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Soccer 3,4; Dance Committees 1, 2,3. KATHERINE P. PAWLIKOWSKI “Kathi” Major - French; French Club 2,3,4; Majorette 2,3, 4; Vice President French 3; Blue White Business Manager 3 - Editor 4; Hockey 1,2,3; Tennis 1,2, 3; Tennis 1,2,3; Volley- ball 1,2,4; Badminton 1,2, 3; Dance Committee 3. CHARLES SKREZEC Major - History, Minor- Math; President of 207 1; President of 206 2; Basketball 3; Football 2; Tennis 1. TED VICTORIA “Vic” Major - Art, Minor - Me- chanical Drawing; Stu- dent Council 2; Home- room Vice Pres. 2; Foot- ball 1,2,3,4; Wrestling 1, 3,4; Tennis 1,2; 1st prize Hofstra Art Contest 2; 1st prize Retail Business- men Association - Design Seal 2; 3rd prize Horse Show Poster Contest 2; Senior Play Decorating 3. GRACE E. WILKINSON “Grade” Major - History, Minor - Science, Art; Latin Club 1; Lions Club Award 3; President 206 3. VALERIE JEAN WRIGHT Major-Math, Minor-Lan- guage; Latin Club 1; French Club 2,3,4; Ten- nis 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Badminton 2,3,4; Soc- cor 2,3,4; Dance Com- mittees 1,2,3 Homeroom Secretary 1; Homeroom Treas. 2,3. JEAN ANN ZARRO “Jeanie” Major-Business; Tennis 1; Hockey 2; Volleyball 2; Basketball 1,2; Ring Com- mittee 2; Dance Commit- tees 1,2. CAROL ZDANOWICZ Major - Art; Minor - His- tory; F.H.A. 1; Basketball 1,2; Dance Committees 1, 2. NADA SEVERDIJA Major-Language, Minor- Science, Math; French Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2, 3; Press Club 2,3,4; Ten- nis 1,2,4; Hockey 2,3,4; Badminton 1,2; Basket- ball 1,2,4; Dance Com- mittees 1,2,3,4. BETTY LOU YEAGER “Loui” Major-Math; Homeroom Vice President 3; French Club 1,2; Hockey 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Dance Committee 1. Senior Ball ’59 47 Our Sophisticated” Seniors They sure look hungry, don’t they? Sports The broad sports program offered by R. H. S. is a device used to cement together the student’s school activities and his outside interests. River- head’s sporting blood is seen the year round— on the football field, the tennis courts, or the baseball diamond. Good sportsmanship, devel- oped by rugged competition, serves as a building block in the foundation for the citizen of to- morrow. First Row: J. Barczak P. McKay, B. Krajewski, M. Bokinz, R. Bagshaw, E. Gevinski, D. Sieminski, J. Torborg, J. Gevinski, A. Gallo, P. Doyle, C. Bell, L. Mason, L. Ambrose. Second Row: B. Voss, G. Gatty, D. Murphy, J. Hallock, C. Miller, A. Torborg, B. O’Kula, L. Demarest, J. Simandi, B. Gruenwoldt, D. Gassert, B. Yeager, K. Pawlikowski, B. Gray, M. Griffin, J. Brown. Third Row: L. Tuthill, S. Smith, D. Pugsley, P. Tuccio, S. Hallock, B. Millman, M. Caulfield, D. Golembeski, K. Antoun, L. Zambriski, B. Bilski, L. Gevinski, L. Podgorski, J. Bartlett. Hockey Although the victories for the hockey honor team were numbered, the prac- tice and enthusiasm with which the girls participated led to a stimulating hockey season. “Block that goal!” HOCKEY HONOR TEAM First Row: C. Bell, B. Krajewski, M. Bokinz, E. Gevinski, J. Torborg, J. Gevinski, B. Yeager. Second Row: L. Podgorski, L. Demarest, J. Simandi, A. Torborg, B. Gruenwoldt, J. Bartlett. “Charge!” “8-ball in side pocket!” First Row: J. Danowski, R. Tymul, L. Mason, L. Nostrum, D. Radjeski, P. McKay, J. Tor- borg, K. Haupt, B. Krajewski, M. Bokinz, L. Podgorski, M. Griffin, L. Ambrose, E. Gevinski, S. Smith, L. Dormand, A. Gallo, B. Voss, B. Yeager. Second Row: L. Tuthill, M. Painter, L. Reeve, J. Barczak, A. Torborg, D. Murphy, G. Gatty, P. Doyle, R. Bagshaw, D. Gassert, B. O’Kula, J. Simandi, B. Gruenwoldt, B. Gray, J. Brown, J. Zembko, L. Griffin, M. Hulse, J. Lombardi, J. Bartlett. Third Row: J. Hallock, P. Northridge, L. Gevinski, B. Bilski, S. Tuthill, E. Langhorn, C. Miller, S. Hallock, L. Reeve, P. Tuccio, C. Sujecki, C. Remiszewski, C. Zeitz, K. Antoun, D. Golembeski, M. Caulfield, B. Millman, S. McFarland, B. Roosa, P. Kirsch, M. Blasko, C. Tyska, M. Ruppert, H. Scheinberg. Soccer Among the more popular autumn sports participated in by the girls is soccer. Enjoyment is derived not only from diligent practice, but also from competitive intramural games. HONOR TEAM First Row: L. Tuthill, L. Dormand, S. Tuthill, L. Ambrose, D. Radjeski, R. Tymul, M. Griffin. Second Row: L. Reeve, D. Gassert, B. O’Kula, J. Brown, L. Gevinski, J. Barczak. “A little more umph, Maureen!” ‘‘And the score goes up another notch.” “Shoot!” “Pat, you’re facing the wrong way!” “T-E-A-M, yea, team!” 53 First Row: J. Torborg, D. Sieminski, N. Terry, P. McKay, L. Mason, M. Griffin, L. Podgor- ski, M. Bokinz, B. Voss, K. Pawlikowski, B. Yeager, E. Gevinski. Second Row: B. O’Kula, B. Gray, J. Simandi, C. Lucas, J. Zembko, C. Harris, G. Gatty, A. Havens, D. Golembeski, C. Miller, S. Tuthill, J. Austin. Third Row: R. Tymul, J. Danowski, L. Nostrum, R. Bagshaw, D. Robinson, K. Antoun, S. Becker, M. Bilunas, M. Bolles, B. Millman, C. McKay, P. Stotsky. Fourth Row: C. Bell, L. Tuthill, J. Bartlett, B. Gruenwoldt, D. Bell, M. Caulfield, R. Hayes, M. Painter, P. Doyle, S. McFarland, B. Roosa, P. Kirsch. Volleyball Of great importance to the partici- pants is the value of playing the game as a team. The cooperation of all the team members results in a keen game enjoyable to all. 54 VOLLEYBALL HONOR TEAM First Row: C. Bell, N. Terry, P. McKay, J. Torborg. Second Row: L. Mason, E. Gevinski, M. Bokinz, R. Tymul, D. Sieminski. First Row: P. Me Kay, M. Griffin. Second Row: C. Bell, L. Reeve, N. Terry, I. Eason, B. Yeager, E. Gevinski, B. Mayo, M. Pol, E. Turnbull, V. Wright, D. Sieminski, J. Torborg. Third Row: M. Painter, P. Doyle, D. Robinson, B. Gray, M. Caulfield, J. Bartlett, S. Tut- hill, G. Gatty, D. Gallo, D. Golembeski, K. Antoun, M. Bolles, B. Millman. Fourth Row: P. Northridge, B. O’Kula, J. Griffin, C. Sodal, P. Maks, L. Reeve, J. Urban, H. Pollack, L. Demarest, K. Smith, P. Downs, P. Kirsch, M. Smith, B. Roosa. Fifth Row: A. Torborg. J. Brown, D. Porrello, C. Orlowski, B. Bilski, J. Lombardi, D. Goodale, D. Hobson, L. Griffin, J. Ryll, P. Hajek, C. Preston. Sixth Row: L. Gevinski, P. Tuccio, R. Pol, C. Hallock, E. Sykes, C. Walker, V. Dunstan. The girls’ basketball season officially terminated on March 7th with the play- day. at Center Moriches. Though short one forward, our team managed to win two of its four games, those against Sacred Heart, last year’s champions, and William Floyd. Basketball HONOR ROLL First Row: D. Sieminski, E. Gevinski, J. Torborg, N. Terry. Second Row: B. O’Kula, M. Pol, I. Eason, L. Reeve. Casey at .the bat! Spring Sports With the coming of warm weather the girls launch their spring sports program. Badminton, tennis, ping pong, and softball and archery high- light this season’s activities. “Where did it land?’ 56 Maid Marion in disguise1 Sitting: E. Gevinski, L. Podgorski, B. Krajewski, M. Bokinz, M. Griffin. Standing: Miss Chase, E. Turnbull, J. Torborg, R. Hayes, R. Bagshaw, M. Pol, L. Reeve, C. Bell, Mrs. Glander. A high honor for faithful participants in sports is election to the Girls’ Leaders’ Club. An average of 85% or more, no failures in major subjects and an ac- cumulation of 100 points or more are some of the requirements. The aim of this organization is to encourage interest in sportsmanship and in good health habits. In addition, members help the Physical Education Department by managing and refFing after school sports. A newly formed J.V. squad did a fine job of supporting its seniors. Performing like veterans, these girls played a vital role in sparking our teams on to victory. First Row: Henrietta Polak, Judy Tuthill, Cecile Orlowski, and Cynthia Orlowski. Second Row: Jackie Urban, Mary Jane Bolles, and Pat Stotsky. Left to Right: Marion Pol, Pat Wivchar, Pam Northridge, Nancy Terry, Pat Maks, Karen Smith, Barbara Beckwith. “One of the quieter moments at the Sayville game.” “T-E-A-M, Yea, Team!” Cheerleaders With the good moral support of our peppy cheering squad the boys plowed through to victory in both football and basketball. Their hard work in long hours of practice, peppiness and neat appearance in action, and sincerity of character are but a few of the reasons for our taking pride in the cheerleaders. Kneeling: R. Burgess-mgr., M. Jones, R. Bozuhoski, H. Gassert, M. Skrzypecki, P. Miloski, T. Block, B. Sanford, F. Zaweski, R. Anderson, W. Droskoski, G. Murphy, R. Winfree, A. Daniels. Standing: B. Wolbur-mgr., R. Gadzinski, T. Victoria, J. Bloss, M. Stocki, J. Black- ham, B. Griffiths, E. Ruthinowski, G. Robinson, R. Koralewicz, P. Creighton, F. Sabotka, J. Lawrence, M. Jones, M. Demchak, F. Yakaboski, Coach McKillop. Champs For the second consecutive year Coach “Mike” McKillop de- veloped a championship football team. Topping the season with the 42-6 defeat of Southampton, undefeated Riverhead had a record of 6 wins and one tie. RHS tallied up a total of 178 points to the opponents' 38. Players Frank Zaweski, Richard Anderson, Tom Block, and Bruce Sanford were chosen for the Long Island Press Section 2 First Team, while Coach McKillop was selected as its head. When seven of the top men leave in June, the team will suffer a severe loss; however, the second and JV teams are promising. J. V. FOOTBALL First Row: T. Maher, F. Poliak, J. Harris. Second Row: Coach R. McKeighan, J. Lynch, J. Forbus, W. Fabb, F. Wesolowski, B. Seaman, T. Donnelly, M. Goode, M. Dunston, G. Moore, T. Naugles, P. Zaweski, A. Atkins, Coach W. Stewart. Third Row: J. Bell, J. Mayo, M. Pace, L. Bell, J. Heagy, T. Niksa, W. Peyton, M. Slovensky, J. Nelson, P. Robinson, R. Board- man, J. Wienski, B. Kukla, A. Smith, R. Carey, J. Hornyak, J. Jarvis. R.H.S. OPPONI 25 Huntington 19 13 West Babylon 7 0 Sayville 0 12 West Islip 7 45 Patchogue 0 41 Smithtown 0 42 Southampton 6 178 39 “Give 'em , Coach” Front Row: M. Cucchiara, R. Ellwood, J. Burgess, R. Smith, H. Warner, Coach Gilhooley. Second Row: A. Lankau, J. Brown, E. Rudd, W. Dunstan, F. Maks. Co-captains Bob and Jack Under the direction of Coach Gilhooley, a fine mentor, and the leadership of co-captains Jack Burgess and Robert Ellwood, Riverhead completed a very successful campaign. Not only did the Blue Wave cop the A-3 Championship, 3rd place in the county and the Class “B” State Championship for the first time in the history of our school; but also they attained a 4-0 league rating. The 1958 lettermen were Jack Burgess, Tom Carter, Matteo Cucchiara, Bob Ellwood, A1 Lankau, Frank Maks, Ed Rudd, Richard Smith and Harlow Warner. Our 1959 squad, headed by Frank Maks and Harlow Warner, shows great promise despite the loss of Co-captains Burgess and Ellwood, A1 Lankau, a persistent runner, and Richard Smith, A-3 Champion, runner-up County Champion and 4th place State Champ. First Row: K. Wells, H. Stasiukiewicz, D. Coates, J. Randall. Second Row: G. Beckwit, B. Benjamin, A. Hovey, A. Galvin. Third Row: C. Murray, E. Mollik, D. Schumejda, J. Gatz. 63 Basketball mg m fi(y J. Zaleski, W. Fabb, B. Johnson, W. Devry, J. Lynch, W. Brown, R. Burgess, W. Peyton, J. Jarvis, A. Daniels, J. Langhorn, Coach Daniello. This year under the leadership of our new coach, A1 Daniello, the Blue Wave again developed a team to be reckoned with. Suffering two defeats in the first half of our league season, we turned the tide on the second go round to wind up with an 8-2 record. By winning its last league campaign River- head pulled into a three-way tie for the A-3 championship. However, in play- offs we were downed by Smithtown, the final A-3 champs. Riverhead’s over- all record was 12-3 which gave us percentage wise a .800 record, by far one of the best ever accumulated. Looking forward to next year, Riverhead again shows promise with the return of 3 5 of the first string as well as some expert material from an equally well schooled J.V. team. HIL i , - nlafcfc� .’ ■ j. “Nat breaks through again! “And the score goes up another notch!” ■ Kneeling: J. Johnson, J. Cappazola, W. Pospisil, F. Sabotka. Standing: M. Cucchiara, Coach Stewart, J. Cichanowicz, H. Weisenfels, W. Preeg, L. Schumejda, J. Czulada, M. Jones, F. Poliak, W. Droskoski, J. Forbus, R. Winfree, T.Mahr, M. Jones—Mgr. W restling The R.H.S. grapplers placed second in the league and obtained a standing of seven wins in twelve matches. This is far better than the previous years. In the league meet, John Cichanowicz, Skip Schumejda and Richard Winfree won first in their respective weight classes, and many other Blue Wave wrestlers placed. Although five seniors will be lost via graduation, Coach Stewart has many promising underclassmen. Kneeling: T. Perkins, R. Mattie. Standing: Coach Stewart, F. Miles, F. Zaweski, J. Pugsley, D. Schumejda, A. Atkins. 66 “Bill works his way to the top!” 1st row: A. Daniels, H. Warner, E. Rudd, T. Carter, R. Winfree, M. Stocki, J. Burgess, R. Smith, M. Cucchiara, G. Robinson, B. Benjamin, M. Jones. 2nd row: R. Carey, W. Benjamin, H. Gilliam,T. Donnelly, T. Hilgeman, P. Zaweski, J. Cappazola, B. Griffiths, N. Millman, L. Bell, W. Kukla. 3rd row: Coach Gilhooley, L. Heppinstall, J. McKay, C. Murray, W. Dunston, F. Wilkinson, J. Johnson, W. Pospisil, R. Boardman, R. Bozuhoski, B. Wolbor, manager. Absent: P. Creighton, R. Ellwood, A. Lankau. 'Mitch strains for distance” “RHS hurdlers lead the pack’ Coach Gilhooley’s cindermen completed the ’58 year with an unofficial record of eight vic- tories and two defeats. Although many runners and field men placed in the county meet, River- head missed having any county champs. Through the loss of four of the top ten scorers— Ernie Turner, Bill Setek, Bill Murphy and Garth Gruenwoldt—the team will be weak in many field events, especially the discus, and the 440. However, with the return of many top trackmen and the display of potential in the new fellows, Coach Gilhooley expects to im- prove our record. ‘Up and over’ Standing: H. Stasuikiewicz, J. Wienski, J. Randall, K. Heller, R. Murray, D. Horn, J. Bell F. Yakaboski, J. Cichanowicz, A. Horn, J. Lynch, D. Yakaboski, Coach McKillop. Sitting: M. Jones, R. Thurm, R. Brown. B. Sanford, H. Gassert, R. Nelson, C. Penny, F. Zaweski, C. Bilski, S. Van Camerik, A.Stasuikiewicz,W. Fabb. Baseball The ’58 baseball team had the best season that Riverhead has experienced in a long time. The team finished the league in second place with a record of seven wins and four defeats. Those players returning this year who can be expected to turn in a fine performance are Howie Gassert, Steve Van Camerik, Frank Zaweski and Carl Bilski. With these boys plus other re- turning experienced players and recruits, Coach McKillop will do his best to mold another top-ranking team. ‘Batter up!' “Off and running” “Digging for home!” 1st row: T. Catinzarro, B. Preeg, P. Van Camerik, 2nd row: Coach Daniello, M. Walters, E. Kost, C. Wood. Tennis Last year’s tennis team had a very good season. Not only did they achieve a record of twelve wins and two losses, but copped the league and section II championships. Coach Daniello will lose two top racquet men, Paul Hornyak and Alex Rogo- zinski; however, since many experienced boys are returning, he anticipates another excellent season. “A worm’s eye view!” “Charlie executes a beautiful fore- hand!” “Jerry and Henry execute champion- ship play” “Tom bulldogging Jimmy’ Intramural Intramural sports played a big part in the life of many boys this year. Since they were held ninth period, the part- icipation was greater and more sports were offered—basketball in the fall, ping pong, badminton and wrestling in the winter and softball and track in the spring. At all times the boys were un- der the guidance of the coaching staff. “Steve’s for the birds' 73 “Charlie charges the net” “The fall captains’ 74 “Loose and lanky Rich” “A lovely couple” “Pete readies for return” ‘Howie eyes open field ahead” Activities From Cicero to the Future Farmers of Amer- ica many and diversified activities smooth and polish any imperfections in the student’s make- up which have been missed in other phases of school life. The activities offered to and partici- pated in by our students constitute a wealth of enjoyment and learning. While passing through the halls period 2, we hear the mellow tones of our choir accom- panied by Gail Menendez. Their voices were heard in the Christmas Program in which they had a processional, in their chapel program, in the Spring Concert on April 17, and in the N.Y.S.S.M.A. Contest at Babylon May 8-9. Choir CHOIR-GIRLS First Row: M. Fafinski, R. Tyte, S. Martinson, O. Harris, B. Langhorn, D. Maher, L. Gevin- ski, A. Hackal, L. Hestvedt. Second Row: F. Mayo, B. Gray, G. Satterly, V. Dunston, J. 76 Stelzer. Third, Row: L. Tuthill, C. Haff, J. Seaman, K. Johnson, M. Hall, A. Peters, G. Zaneski, S. Kinney, B. Downs. Fourth Row: B. Roosa, E. Mac Farland, K. Dewall, J. Atkins. CHOIRBOYS First Row: R. Zaneski, R. Booker, W. Goodrich, W. Wivchar, J. Cappazola, T. Harned, M. Demchak, J. Burgess. Second Row: F. Poliak, C. Bugden, T. Barnes, T. Duvall, J. Bell, R. Gadzinski, F. Wilkenson, H. Nash. Third Row: J. Evans, J. McKay, R. Holmes, R. Mattie, R. Kujawski, F. Bell. First row: D. Hobson, B. Miles, D. Karlin, D. Gassert, J. Brown, J. Bartlett, J. Sadler, L. Blasl. Second row: E. Young, B. Bilunas, D. Barrow, N. Worthington, L. Munch. Third row: S. Snell, G. Andrews, C. Buziak, L. Williams, J. Meyer, C. Hunter, D. Gallo, J. Hallock, K. Smith, J. Chase. Fourth row: J. Austin, C. Lukas, M. A. Blasko, C. McKay, G. Menendez. Band As in previous years, the R.H.S. Band has done much to contribute to the musical activities of both school and community. After selecting Stephen Van Camerik manager, the band proceeded with its active schedule. Besides adding spirit to the football games and playing for two assembly programs, the band per- formed at College Night, October 23. The Halloween, Christmas and Memorial Day parades were also in- cluded on its list of activities. In the fall many members were chosen to represent R.H.S. at the N.Y.S.S.M.A. State and County Festivals. Many months of faithful practice culminated in the band’s annual concert on March 20 and its participation in the Spring Contest on May 8. First row: L. Ambrose. Second row: K. Mac- Donald, R. Kreh. Third row: B. Bilski, K. Pawlikowski. Fourth row: B. Gray. First Row: H. Bagshaw, A. Kappenburg, C. Batts, S. Bell, B. Bell, B. Voss, M. Bokinz, B. Krajewski, C. Bell. Second Row: P. Dusenbury, B. Mayo, J. Harfin, D. Wright, N. Jeanroy, P. Wivchar, M. Medsger, D. Bell, J. Austin. First row: M. Jones, S. Van Camerik, A. Hovey, K. Dean, H. Stasieukiewicz, D. Seaman. Second row: Mr. Hovey, M. Slovensky, W. Brown, G. Brody, J. Mayo, A. Bradley. First row: J. Tuthill, E. Turnbull, K. Antoun, M. Painter, E. Gevinski, J. Torborg, S. Van Camerik, P. Harris, J. Pulka. Second row: R. Holis, J. Griffin, J. Bunke, D. Goodale, B. Okula, J. Simandi, P. Van Camerik, V. Boggs, N. Stolzenberg, W. Benjamin. First row: H. Gassert, G. Santo, T. Melvin, F. Terry, J. Doroski, M. Walters, R. Celic, H. Danowski, O. Wittmeier, J. Cichanowicz. Second row: R. Luha, L. Bell, T.Czerepinski, L. Reeve, B. Zubina, D. Zamber, W. Preeg, J. Wright, R. Terry, P. L’Hommedieu. Orchestra The orchestra with Ruth Bagshaw as concert- mistress worked up to its usual standards this year. Having presented “My Fair Lady” at the January graduation, they rendered “Gigi” at their spring concert in April and at the contest in Babylon. VIOLINS First row: P. Lane, R. Bagshaw, L. Zambriski, S. MacLeod, C. Hallock, S. Bunke, B. Lane. Second row: E. Ruthinowski, P. Downs, B. Beckwith, M. Bolles, B. Gruenwoldt, C. Troski. 80 ALTOS Left to right: B. Seaman, J. Dusenbury, P. Braids, N. Beal, F. Schmersal H. Jackson, K. MacDonald. STRINGS OF ORCHESTRA First row: R. Bagshaw, P. Lane, S. H. MacLeod, B. A. Lane, S. Brody, C. Zeitz, H. Jackson, K. MacDonald. Second row: B. Gruenwoldt, C. Hallock, M. J. Bolles. P. Downs, R. Okun, P. Maks, P. Conklin, N. Beal, F. Schmersal. Third row: S. Bunke, B. Beckwith, E. Ruthinowski, C. Troski, L. Zambriski, Mr. MacDonald, B. Hulse, B. Seaman, J. Dusen- bury, P. Braids. BRASS fit WOODWINDS fit PERCUSSION First row: E. Turnbull, K. Antoun, E. Gevinski, R. Holis, C. Bell, M. Bokinz, D. Goodale, J. Torborg, B. O'Kula, J. Simandi. Second row: B. Zubina, T. Czerepinski, L. Bell, H. Gassert, M. Walters, R. Terry, W. Brown, A. Bradley, A. Hovey, Mr. MacDonald, F. Terry, W. Preeg, J. Cichanowicz. First Row: D. Ellwood, J. Edwards, B. Grodski, D. Clemans, P. Maks, M. Medsger, J. Tut- hill, B. Riley, L. Young, D. Maher, C. Arnold, H. Scheinberg, M. Fafinski, R. Holis, J. Hud- son, J. Neal. Second Row: R. Okun, J. Harfin, S. Terry, S. Van Camerik, R. Pol, J. Hallock, M. Painter, S. Daters, J. Pula, P. Northridge, S. Bunke, B. Trubisz, B. Millman. Third Row: P. Downs, D. Golembeski, D. Porello, S. Snell, D. Goodale, S. Hallock, D. Murphy, P. Kirsh, N. Severdja, B. Grey, B. O’Kula, J. Simandi, M. Caulfield, S. Shuman, C. Buziak, V. Buchak. Fourth Row: Mr. Diamond, W. Kukla, P. Van Camerik, M. Fasbinder, P. Danowski, R. Green, A. Nics, G. Santo, D. Zamber, W. Benjamin, R. Ehlinger, R. Terry, W. Swiatocha, R. Celic, E. Wysocki. Fifth Row: S. Mitchell, J. Lee, G. Chase, A. Horn, D. Villella, M. Skrzypecki, H. Rigdon, T. Hilgeman, H. Jackson, J. Lawrence, W. Preeg, W. Pospisil, T. Tigner, H. Bagshaw. Sixth Row: G. Wells, D. Osip, G. Brown, R. Carey, N. Millman, J. Williams, R. Levy, R. Anderson, L. Lapinski, P. King, M. Cucchiara, R. Porter, J. Wright, R. Marr. Latin Club This has been a year of great moment for all Latin students. The Club’s traditional celebration on March 15 marked Caesar’s death, while the Latin Ill’s banquet at the “Forum of the Twelve Caesars” commemorated the 2000th anniversary of Cicero’s death. LATIN CLUB OFFICERS First Row: P. Kirsh, V. Buchak, B. Gray, M. Fasbinder, W. Pospisil. Second Row: P. Tuccio, S. Hallock, D. Goodale, J. Simandi, R. Carey, Mr. Diamond. Third Row: M. Cuc- chiara, N. Millman, H. Scheinberg, S. Bunke, E. Wysocki. 82 First row: F. Yakaboski, K. Pawlikowski, L. Tuthill, R. Wowak. Second row: Monsieur Stevens, E. Stelzer, M. Griffin, L. Podgorski, L. Demarest, J. Blaise, E. Turnbull, P. Wivchar, C. Zuhoski. Third row: M. Pol, B. Gruenwoldt, J. Austin, C. Zeitz, J. Griffin, K. Wells, N. Jeanroy, M. Painter. French Club French Club stimulates interest in both the course and foreign affairs. Meetings conducted by the officers occur every second Monday under the guidance of Monsieur Stevens. French films are shown to better acquaint the students with France. Students’ voices are re- corded to practice diction. French III presented i it a puppet show, Guignol, for the entertainment of the other French classes. The year’s activities were highlighted by a trip to New York and the annual picnic. FRENCH I First row: F. Brown, L. Pallouras, C. Meyer, J. Urban, H. Polak, N. Jeanroy, S. Kinney, S. Belles. M. Ruppert, L. Zambriski. B. Hulse, C. Hallock, B. Lane. Second row: P. Braids, C. Sodal, D. Sieminski, D. Murphy, M. Caulfield, A. Havens, J. Austin, K. Smith, N. Severdija, M. Pol, M. J. Painter, B. Millman, H. Pugsley, Mr. Stevens. Third row: T. Melvin, G. Beckwit, J. Lawrence, K. Wells, D. Coates, J. Pallouras, E. Kost, L. Doscinski, J. Gunderson, T. Maher, P. Segal, W. Olsen. Absent: E. Ellwood, J. Griffing, L. Schmidt, R. Schwartz, S. Brody, B. Gruenwoldt, A. Hovey, F. Morrison, P. Stotsky, E. Young, C. Zeitz, B. Stubbings. FRENCH II III First row: L. Reeve, S. MacLeod, K. Antoun, S. Becker, C. McKay, A. Gallo, D. Olsen, L. Tuthill, K. Pawlikowski, R. Tymul, M. Smith, N. Terry, M. Griffin, L. Podgorski, E. Turnbull. Second row: J. Danowski, V. Wright, L. Mason. M. Bolles, B. Beckwith, P. Wivchar, P. Tradeski, H. Stubbings, J. Blaise, L. Demarest, C. Grodski, W. Siebrecht, D. Bell, R. Bagshaw, B. Yeager, J. Zeh. Third row: Monsieur Stevens. W. Hipp, E. Rudd, A. Smith, H. Moore, B. CzUjko, C. Hawkes, J. Bloss, R. Wowak, C. Zuhoski, M. Walters, J. McCaffery. Absent: F. Yakaboski, E. Stelzer, R. Vail, W. Russell. Student Council The student council met with success in every aspect of its work this year. With the co-operation of the Kiwanis Club it conducted a college career day in the fall. Later in the year it ratified a high school dress code. Following the last scheduled basketball game of the season it sponsored a dance. Because of the success of this venture, the group plans to hold others in years to come. Besides carrying out these extra activi- ties, members served as student re- ceptionists. Student Receptionist—S. Wolins First row: Sitting, J. Simandi, J. Urban, S. MacLeod, L. Hestvedt, S. Van Camerik, L. Demarest, M. Bilunas. L. Young, J. Meyer. Standing: Mr. Diamond, F. Yakaboski, N. Millman, C. Lucas, W. Devery, S. Wolins, A. Horn, H. Stakey, J. Burgess, R. Smith, J. McCaffery, G. Murphy. As a result of the November induc- tion the Riverhead Chapter of the Na- tional Honor Society became the largest in the history of our school. Led by Miss Hand, faculty adviser, Bruce Fitch, president. Bob Ellwood, vice-president, and Connie Bell, secretary, the organ- ization presented an orientation pro- gram for the benefit of all eighth graders in Central District 2. According to tradition, the students also assumed the task of preparing the quarterly honor roll. Sitting: C. Bell, J. Torborg, J. Simandi, S. Brody, J. Danowski, R. Bagshaw, L. Reeve, C. Zeitz, P. Northridge, J. Zeh. Standing: A. Lankau, R. Carey, B. Fitch, W. Preeg, S. Van Camerik, L. Podgorski, B. Krajewski, P. Creighton, C. Zuhoski, R. Ellwood, F. Yakaboski, J. Lawrence. Absent: M. Pol, M. Bokinz. Honor Society Press Club First Row: J. Danowski, W. Siebrecht, K. Antoun, K. Paulikowski. Second Row: P. Dusenbury, C. Bell, L. Demarest, R. Tymul, R. Wowak, B. Grodski. Press Club enables students to learn more about the actual publishing of a newspaper. Mrs. Elsie L. West and her staff meet twice weekly to turn out ten issues of the “Blue and White” as well as a literary supplement in June. Science Club members this year developed individual projects which were exhibited at the Science Fair held in April at R. H. S. The members also took a trip to the Bell Telephone Labor- atory in New Jersey. Science Club First Row: B. Gruenwoldt, S. Brody, G. Menendez, C. Zeitz, D. Robinson, B. Mill- man, A. Galvin, J. Gatz. Second Row: J. Lawrence, D. Coates, A. Hovey, T. Hilgeman, G. Chase, B. Fitch, J. Evans, J. Burgess, J. Lee. 85 First Row: C. Jarzombek, H. Stakey, P. Miloski, P. Karlin, R. Smith. Second Row: N. Beal, R. Wesolowski, J. Sterzenback. H. Warner, A. Atkins, N. Corwin, J. Droskoski, M. Wells. Third Row: P. Hornyak, W. Hulse, M. McBurnie, W. Devery, J. Doscinski, F. Maks, D. Janis, Mr. Pyne. Future Farmers The Riverhead Chapter of the F.F.A., headed by Mr. James F. Pyne, is an invaluable asset to R.H.S. During the school year their Father and Son Banquet is the main order of business. They raise money for this project by selling refreshments, including the new “Spud Sundaes,” at football games, and by selling Christmas cards and nursery stock. The year’s activities include swimming at Brookhaven Lab in April, an an- nual Field Day on May 1 at Farmingdale, an upstate convention in May and a picnic in June. Members conduct their own projects in the summer. Audio-Visual Let us not neglect our hard-working audio-vigual boys who enable us to watch movies, listen to records, and record our voices. Each is rewarded for one year of service with a Movie Operator’s Card, for two years’ service a certificate, and for three years a pin—all these and a word of thanks from their leader, Mr. Charles Lawrence. First Row: T. Trinowski, J. Czulada, F. Phillips, L. Lambert, C. Buzynski, D. Lynch. Second Row: J. Johnson, J. Nelson, M. Goode, R. Mattei, D. Seaman, A. Thompson, C. Bugdin, M. Chesler, J. Jarvis, Mr. Lawrence. Library Club Library Club is a service whose members devote free periods to assisting Mrs. Delia Unkelbach and Mrs. Anne Hallock. Members are rewarded for their efforts at keeping our library functioning smoothly and efficiently by receiving a silver pin after two years and having it engraved after four years. In May the Li- brary Club went to see “The Crucibles” in New York. First row: J. Truskowski, M. Painter, M. Hulse, N. Jeanroy, P. Schaefer, B. Schneider, P. Downs, P. Northridge. Second row: J. Gevinski, K. Haupt, J. Kendrick, M. Griffin, H. Stubbings, D. Goodale, C. Bell, C. Sodal. Third row: L. Podgorski, R. Bagshaw, P. Kulesa, L. Griffin, A. Gallo, S. Smith, K. Dewall, M. Ehlinger, S. Wolins, P. Hajek, D. Cardillo, B. Bilski, D. Anderson, B. Millman. 87 Blue Peconic Photographers Faculty Advisor Co-Editors Mr. Ellwood Beaver, Bruce Fitch Mr. Ellwood Beaver Bruce Fitch, Francis Yakaboski This “energetic” group devoted much time to compiling this year’s Blue Peconic. First of all they selected co-editors, section editors, literary editors and a business manager. Then they decided on a dedication and cover de- sign. Members began gathering material for the pages. Dummy sheets were filled out and sent to the publishing company. Finally your yearbook was completed. Hope you enjoy it! First row: R. Ellwood, L. Ambrose, R. Tymul, M. Bokinz, P. Creighton. Second row: L. Tuthill, A. Hackal, A. Lankau, B. Krajewski, J. Barczak, J. Danielowich, not present: E. Gevinski. 88 First row: J. Gevinski, M. Pol, S. Wolins, L. Garbos, P. McKay. Second row: F. Yakaboski, M. Griffin, L. Podgorski, L. Dormand, L. Reeve, B. Fitch. Curricular Activities Thus far we have shown how various activities, sports, and clubs are instrumental in developing the student both mentally and physically. Now it is time to look briefly into that phase of our school life which is most important in creating the finished citizen and leader of tomorrow. Riverhead High School can be proud of the fine curriculm it offers its students, whether their leanings be academic, agricultural, or business. Agriculture Boys who plan to pursue careers in agriculture usually take the four-year course to be had at R.H.S. In teaching them the basic principles of good farm- ing this program prepares students for a prosperous future directly after grad- uation. Art Since art is both necessary and useful in many fields, Riverhead has developed a highly diversified course of instruction in- cluding training in advertising, interior dec- orating, water color, and costume design. This art student is working on a char- coal drawing which will be used to decorate either the cafeteria or the school lobby. Business Education If a student intends to pursue a career in the business world, he might take ad- vantage of Riverhead High School’s course in clerical office practice. Here a pupil learns to use such machines as the mimeo- graph shown in the picture, in addition to many other office jobs. With many young men and women be- ginning office work immediately upon grad- uation, bookkeeping is an essential subject. In this course students practice keeping books for home, farm and industry. In keeping with its complete business and academic programs, Riverhead High offers typing in both fields. Business students may take a full year of typing, while certain juniors and seniors pursuing an academic course are offered a semester of personal typing to acquaint them with the funda- mentals. Home Economics Though they may attend college or pur- sue business careers, the majority of girls graduating from high school is destined to become homemakers. Riverhead’s 3-year home economics program prepares these girls for their future tasks—sewing, cook- ing and child care. The fathers, husbands and bachelors of tomorrow will greatly benefit from a course in home economics. Here they learn to sew, cook and buy homes and insurance. Industrial Arts Using the facilities of our well-equipped metal shop, the boys who are interested in crafts are allowed to utilize their natural abilities in constructive metal work. Many young men enter the fields of car- pentry, cabinet or furniture making. In Riverhead High these boys, as well as future household handymen, become ac- quainted with the fundamentals of wood- working in addition to the proper care and usage of the tools of the trade. DRIVtR StW«l - Today more and more students are driv- ing to school. Riverhead High offers these and others a course in driver training where pupils learn not only the rules of the road and traffic safety, but also the fundamental workings of the parts under the hood. “Tomorrow and tomor- row and tomorrow—” There is a pressing need for engi- neers and physicists. To meet this demand River- head High School urges its students to take advantage of a challenging course in physics. Chemistry gives the scien- tists of tomorrow opportun- ity to experiment with the chemicals of today. In so doing they learn the basic principles which are to be applied in their later stud- General science, as its name implies, introduces the student to the science world as a whole by opening his eyes to more specialized branches—biology, chemis- try and physics. In using the complete up- to-date facilities of our biol- ogy lab the doctors, nurses and scientists of the future become acquainted with this field of study. EDWARDS BROTHERS. INC. Amm AtW. Mickifu Anyone planning a career in the fields of minerology, meteorology, astronomy or geology would be wise in taking earth science, for here the student is given much basic information concerning all of these topics. Math 11 Mechanical drawing Do you realize how many times you have been confronted with a mathe- matical problem? In a scientific age, numbers play an important part in everyone’s daily life. Accordingly, River- head’s math department has embarked on an extremely advanced program. In- stead of teaching the algebras, geometry and trigonometry separately, the new syllabus combines such courses to pro- duce the more advanced studies— Maths 9, 10, 11. This change will be completed next year with the addition of Math 12 which will replace the for- mer senior courses—trig, advanced al- gebra, solid geometry and calculus. Solid geometry Mathematics Plane geometry Calculus After struggling through “Macbeth,” the senior is con- fronted with an even greater challenge—the source theme. Guidance received in writing this research paper will un- doubtedly benefit the student in years to come. Anyone contemplating a future in the newspaper industry should take journal- ism. Through this course he will not only become adept at writing both ar- ticles and interviews, but he will become familiar with the operations involved in assembling a paper. A good understanding of French paves the way toward better understanding of Eng- lish. Besides being a fine col- lege preparatory subject, this one is essential to anyone who desires an interesting position in foreign relations. Riverhead High School’s Latin course is unique in that it combines the study of ancient civilizations with the discus- sion of current affairs. Here we have an opportunity to relive many phases of Roman life. Citizenship Education No individual should enter upon the threshold of adult life without some knowledge of Social Security, income tax and other related subjects. These are typical of the topics covered by Riverhead’s 12th year citizenship educa- tion courses. Eleventh year students make a thorough study of the history of our country. By the end of the year these students have a better understanding of the background of our government and its laws. Ninth year social studies students are concerned primarily with current events and world economy. Here we see a class using both a newspaper printed especially for this grade level and a map to aid them in their studies. World History is perhaps the most difficult course in this four-year series. Teachers often require projects such as these not only to supplement their pu- pil’s studies, but also to encourage them to carry on investigations of their own. 95 Cast me not Down the darkened road From earthly pain and strife. Rather let me dwell in doubtful joy Than in an eternal night. Suzanne Wolins