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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1962 volume:

EX-LIBRIS The Blue Peconic Published by The Class of 1962 Riverhead High School Riverhead, New York FOREWORD A ring — a small band worn on the finger having significance larger than the ring itself. What is the import of our senior class ring, the theme of our yearbook? In what way will it remind us of our high school ties of friend- ship and learning? It can bring back memories not only through the symbols carved upon it but through its very similarity to our lives and experiences at Riverhead High School. For these four years have indeed resembled a ring. Each part, each activity has had its own value while still being of equal importance in connec- tion with all the other parts. Together they form the composite of a complete circle. There is no beginning or ending to a ring, only a per- fect fitting together. The jewel of our ring is our graduation, a bright hope for the future and by no means an end. For we have many new hopes and dreams to launch, and many new rings to wear. IIUII flip Table of Contents Faculty 9 Seniors 17 Classes 45 Sports 55 Activities 77 95 Curriculum Dedication In dedicating our yearbook, we of the Class of 1962 have chosen a devoted woman who for many years has strived to further the educational development of the students of River- head High School. She has continually offered friendship and aid to each one of us and is deserving of our respect. Perhaps the Class of 1962 has more reason than any other to select her. She has for two years implanted in us a sense of the great importance of the English language and a love for English literature. Miss Alice Spann, we, the members of the Class of 1962, in acknowledgment of your contribution to our character and edu- cation, dedicate the 1962 Blue Peconic to you. FACULTY We seniors are very grateful to the faculty of Riverhead High School. During the past four years, they have helped ui in our quest for knowledge and truth. They have shared in our excitement over new ideas and. encouraged us when we found our way difficult. As we future citizens leave Riverhead High, we realize that it was they who made it possible for us to do so, confident that we are prepared. Administration BOARD OF EDUCATION: George Goode, John Freese, Millie Northridge, Thomas Stark, Kenneth Wells, Richard Sawyer, and John Wowak. MORRIS DIAMOND Latin Faculty DELIA B. UNKELBACH Librarian AUGUSTUS ASKIN Mathematics ROBERT WARNER Business MICHAEL MCKILLOP Physical Education JOSEPHINE BRUNO Art ANDREW KIRSCH Science THOMAS O’NEILL Citizenship Education FRANCIS GLANDER Physical Education ROBERT TORMEY Citizenship Education JOHN MOFFAT English JAMES GILHOOLEY Physical Education EDMUND ROBERTSON Industrial Arts 12 KEITH MCKENNA English ANTHONY DANIELLO Physical Education ROBERT MANCINI Citizenship Education PAUL SISSON Mathematics ALICE SPANN English RUSSELL SMITH Business Education ROBERT FREEMAN English Faculty RAYMOND WALKE Science RAYMOND MCKIEGHAN Citizenship Education WILLIAM MASON Distributive Education JOHN MACDONALD Music ANTHONY MACARLE Driver Education ANTHONY BRAUN Industrial Arts MARY LOU BOTTORFF Home Economics WALTER STEWART Physical Education IRWIN ABRAMS English MARGARET PHILP Nurse For many years, the students of Riverhead High School have infinitely benefited from the labors of Miss Lizette Hand. In the classroom, she has brought greater meaning and under- standing to the English language. As advisor to the Riverhead Chapter of the National Honor Society, she has performed her duties faithfully and has instilled in its members a sense of re- sponsibility, showing them goals for which, as members, they must strive. Therefore, the Class of 1962 wishes to pay tribute to Miss Hand for her dedicated service “above and beyond the call of duty.” LIZETTE HAND English Secretaries MARION KLODASKI Secretary CAFETERIA, Bessie H’Rodek and Helen Hepinstall CUSTODIANS, First row, left to right: Carl James, Ralph Brown, Forrest Downes, Tom Gerretty, Paul White, Edward Tomasjewski, and Mike Lutzky. Second row: Cornell Evans, Herbert Peters, Clifford Kline, Walter Budd, William Satterly, Clarence Robinson, and Char- les Downes. Left to right: John Scordo, Robert Schwarz, Arthur Roche, Harold Witt, Edward Doherty, Mitchell Ziemacki, Arthur Smith, Joseph Bourgeois, Clinton Terry, Albert Penny, Richard Schwarz, Alfred Simandi, Lois Schwarz, Alex Mazeski, Justine Wells, Helen Yezombek, Frank Yezombek, Jessie Teuber, Gunnar Houby, Herman Pirillo, Jeannette Kukla, Jacquelin Corby, Louis Moore, George Cadwell. Absent: Antone Kolenski 16 SENIORS It is only fitting that the senior class be represented by a picture of the high school. This stately building has been everything to us —storehouse of knowledge, magical key to the adult world and even home-away-from-home. The beauty of the building served to inspire awe in us when we were freshmen. This is little changed. But now, as graduating seniors, we see it also as the end of an important part of our lives. We remember all the thoughts and feel- ings that have been ours during the past four years, and realize how different will be those of the future. Yet, with the entire future before us, we acknowledge the great debt which we owe to our school. On graduation night we shall leave for the last time, and, in doing so, experience a feeling of respect and gratitude for all that has been done here for us. Who’s Who T O P T E N Left to right: P. Braids, R. Terry, C. Arnold, S. Hallock, J. Sadler, N. Millman, J. Harfin, R. Pol, S. Bunke. J. Nerenberg. Scholarships and Awards Boys’ State Raymond Terry Neil Millman D.A.R. Good Citizen Award Rita Pol Girls’ State Carol Arnold Future Homemaker of Tomorrow Carol MacArthur REGENTS’ SCHOLARSHIPS Left to right: R. Pol, T. Maher, C. Arnold, P. Braids, S. VanCamerik, P. King, L. Young, N. Millman, J. Sadler, S. Hallock, R. Terry. Absent: E. Bunke. Class SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Janet Sadler, secretary; Susan Van Camerik, vice-president; Emil Mollick, presi- dent; and Janice Gambill, treasurer. The Senior Class of 1962 found itself in a rush of activity from the begin- ning to the end of the term. Outstanding among its projects was a very success- ful magazine campaign run for the purpose of financing the yearbook. Senior Vollie Boggs won twenty-five dollars for bringing in the largest amount of money through the sale of subscriptions. Those next in line were Edward Wy- socki, who won a typewriter, and Wayne Benjamin, who won a portable stereo set. After the magazine campaigrt, the Class busied itself with many events, the most important of which was the Senior Ball, “Over the Rainbow’, held on February 3. The dance committees’ hard work seemed justified; the Ball was one that will be long remembered. The Class had a few “firsts” to its credit. It was the first to see a General Organization in the high school and the first to standardize the school ring. WILLIAM ARMSTRONG Williehop Transfer: Westhampton High School Maj. Seq. Business President (207) 2 Football 2,3,4 Basketball 2,3,4 Track 2,3,4 CAROL ANNE ARNOLD Maj. Seq. Languages French Club 3,4 Latin Club 1,2,3 National Honor Society 3,4 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 1,2,3 Lion's Club Scholarship Award 2,3 1st Place American Legion Contest 3 Student Forensic Society 4 Girls’ State Representative 3 Secretary, French III 4 Editor-in-Chief, Blue and White 4 Literary Editor of Yearbook 4 19 HARVEY F. BAGSHAW Rabbit Maj. Seq. Math Latin Club .1,2,3 Orchestra 2,3 Senior Play 4 Band 1,2,3 Tennis ...................... 1,2 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 School Play 3 CHARLES BARTALOMY Jay Maj. Seq. Business, History T rack 1,2 Cross Country 1,2 CECELIA C. BATTS Ceil Maj. Seq. Business Band 1,2 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3 Future Homemakers of America 1 to WILLIAM BEHRLE Bill Maj. Seq. History, Language French Club 3,4 Press Club 2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Senior Play 2 Choir 2 Assistant Business Manager “Blue White” 4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 SARAH E. BELL Bunni Maj. Seq. Band Latin Club 1,2 Girls’ Leaders Club 4 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3.4 NYSSMA 1,3,4 Dance Committee 3 WAYNE D. BENJAMIN Benj Maj. Seq. Vice-President (208) Latin Club Science 4 1,2,4 Science Club 3 Press Club 4 Student Forensic Society 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Cross Country 2,3 Track 1,2 Honorable Mention, Science Fair 3 20 MARY ANN BLASKO Kirk Maj. Seq. Science Twirling 3,4 French Club 4 Halloween Dance Committee 1 Girls' Intramural Sports 1,2 VOLLIE BOGGS JR. Satchmo Maj. Seq. Latin, Math Latin Club 2,3,4 NYSSMA 3 Band Manager 3,4 Senior Magazine Contest Winner ................ 4 ALFRED BOLES Al Maj. Seq. Business, Art SUSAN ELIZABETH BOLLES Maj. Seq. Citizenship Ed. Sec.-Treas. (215) 1 Sec.-Treas. (104) 2 “Blue White Review” 4 French Club 1,2,4 Press Club 2,3,4 Student Forensic Society 4 Student Council 2 Cheerleader 2 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 Yearbook 4 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 RICHARD BOOKER Book Maj. Seq.............. History Choir .................. 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2,3,4 Cross Country (Manager) 3,4 HUGUETTE IRENE BOUCHARD Frenchie Transfer: Madawiska High School Maj. Seq. French Sub. Cheerleader 2 Junior Prom Committee 3 21 PRISCILLA BRAIDS Maj. Seq. Mathematics, Science Orchestra 1,2,3,4 N.Y.S.S.M.A. 1 French Club 1,2 Library Club 3,4 National Honor Society 3,4 N.H.S. President 4 Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award 1,2,3 S.C.M.T.A. Award 2 Dance Comittees 2,3,4 Girl’s Leaders Club 4 Editor, Literary Review 3.4 Merit Scholarship Association, Semi-Finalist 4 ERNEST RICHARD BREITENBACH Maj. Seq. Science, Math GORDON STEWART BRODY Flash Maj. Seq. Science French Club 2,3,4 Band 1,2,4 Orchestra 4 NYSSMA Solo Contest 2,4 Marine Physical Fitness Award 2 Track 2,3,4 Dance Committee 3 RUSSELL BURGESS JR. Rusty Maj. Seq. Homeroom Vice-president 1,2,3 Student Council 2,3 Dance Committee 1,2 Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball, J.V. 1,2 Intramurals 2,3 EDITH L. BUNKE Sally Maj. Seq. Latin, Vice-President, Homeroom Press Club . Latin Club Latin Club Vice-President Latin Club Treasurer Girls’ Intramural Sports Magna Cum Laude (Latin) Orchestra j N.Y.S.S.M.A. i Dance Committees Literary Review Math 3 4 1.2.3 1 2 2 1.2.3 ,2,3,4 ,2,3,4 3.4 3.4 CAROL ANN BUZIAK Webby Maj. Seq. Science, Language Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 3,4 Choir 1 Dance Committee 3,4 RAMONA CAJIGAS Mona Maj. Seq. Business Education Gregg Shorthand Award ....3 ROBERT A. CELIC Rubbit Maj. Seq. Math, Science, Band Latin Club 1,2 Baseball 1,2 Dance Committees 1,2,3 Intramurals 1,2 Homeroom Treasurer 1,2 22 PATRICIA CONDJELLA Pat Maj. Seq. Art Homeroom President 1 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1 Student Council 3 Dance Committee 3 DENNIS COUTURE Maj. Seq. Language, Math, Science French Club 4 Dance Committee 3 DON CROHAN Cook Transfer: Hampton Bays High School Maj. Seq. Business, Ind. Arts Dance Committee 3 PETER DANOWSKI Pete Maj. Seq. Math, Science Vice-President (104) 2 President (208) 4 Latin Club 1,2 French Club 3,4 Student Council 3 Baseball 1,2,3,4 SALLY C. DATERS Maj. Seq. Latin Latin Club 1.2,3 French Club 4 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 1 KENNETH C. DEMCHAK Kenny Maj. Seq. Industrial Arts French Club 1,2 Football 2,3,4 Wrestling 2,3,4 Dance Committee 2,3 23 BARBARA ALYCE DOWNS Bobo Maj. Seq. Business Majorette 2,3,4 Head Majorette 4 Press Club 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Bowling League (Girls’ High Average) 3 Choir 1,2,3,4 Choral Teens 4 Gregg Shorthand Awards (3) 3 Girls’ Intramural Sports 2 MARY ANN FAFINSKI Fa-fa Maj. Seq. Science, Math Latin Club 1,2,3 Library Club 3,4 Cheerleader .................. 4 Choral Teens 3,4 Choir . 1,3,4 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 1 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 National Honor Society 4 MARY J. GAMBILL Janice Transfer: Newfield High School Maj. Seq. Homemaking, Business Class Treasurer 4 Library Poster Contest 3 ANTIONETTE GALLO Toni Maj. Seq.............. Business Press Club .................. 4 Volleyball 2,4 Badminton 4 Dance Committees 3,4 PHILLIP J. GARBOS M uscles Maj. Seq. Industrial Arts Cross Country 1 Football ................... 2 DEBORAH LEE GASSERT Debbie Maj. Seq. Language Class President 1 Vice-President (216) .........1 French Club 2,3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Choir 1,2,3,4 Student Forensic Society 4 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award 2,3 National Honor Society 3,4 Press Club 4 24 LORRAINE M. GEVINSKI Lorrie Maj. Seq. Business, Choir Girls’ Leaders Club 1 Cheerleader 4 Choir 1,2,3,4 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 HARRY D. GILLIAM Hurk Maj. Seq. Science and Math French Club 2 Track 1 2,3,4 Cross Country 2 Wrestling 2 Dance Committee 3 JERRY M. GIESEN Transfer: Duluth East High School Maj. Seq. Math Football 1 Aeronautics Club 3 Bowling 3 WALTER GOODRIDGE Wally Maj. Seq. Choir Choral Teens 4 Track 2,3.4 Cross Country 2,3,4 League Champ, Mile Race 3 RICHARD GREEN Dicky Maj. Seq. History Latin Club I French Club 2,3 Bowling 3,4 President (109) 2 Secretary (207) 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 THERESE MARIAN GUYDER Tink Maj. Seq........... Business French Club ... 3,4 Press Club ..............3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Gregg Shorthand Awards (3) 3 Dance Committees ......2,3,4 CAROLINE A. HALLOCK Cat Maj. Seq. Art, Music Orchestra 1,2.3,4 French Club 1.2 Bowling 4 Secretary, homeroom , 1 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Sectional All-State Festival 1.2,3.4 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Contest 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3.4 SUSAN LYNN HALLOCK Sue Maj. Seq. Languages. Math Latin Club 1.2,3 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 1,2,3 French Club 2.3,4 Feature Editor “Blue and White” 4 Student Forensic Society 3,4 Yearbook Editor 4 Girls' Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 National Honor Society (Secretary-Treasurer) 3,4 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award 1.2,3 Merit Scholarship Association, Letter of Commendation 4 JEANNE L. HARFIN Maj. Seq. Language Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 3,4 Press Club 3,4 NYSSMA County fit State Festivals 1,2,3,4 Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Lions Club Scholarship Award 1,2,3 National Honor Society 3,4 Latin-Magna Cum Laude 1,2,3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Blue White Review 4 JOHN B. HARRIS Butch Maj. Seq............... History Wrestling ........ 1,2,3.4 Football 1,2 Christmas Tournament Wrestling Champ 3 PATRICK F. HARRIS Pat Maj. Seq. History Wrestling 2,3,4 Wrestling Co-Captain 3,4 Christmas Tournament Wrestling Champ 3 League Champ 3 Football 3,4 Tennis 3,4 Tennis Co-Captain 4 LAWRENCE E. HEPINSTALL Bruce Maj. Seq. Science, Math Vice-President, Homeroom 1 President, Homeroom 2 R.H.S. Recreation Leader 2,3,4 Track 1 2,4 Dance Committee 1 JUDY HUDSON H udson Maj. Seq. Language, Math Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Latin Club .............1,2,3 French Club 3,4 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) . 2,3 BONNIE HULSE Maj. Seq. Language, Math Homeroom Secretary 1 Homeroom Vice-President 2 French Club 1,2,3,4 Bowling 3 Girls’ Intramural Sports 2,3 Dance Committees 3,4 National Honor Society 4 STEPHEN JEHLE ALICE C. KAPPENBERG Steve Ally Maj. Seq. French, Math Maj. Seq. Art Talent Show 2 Honorable mention - Book Junior Prom 3 Week Poster 2 French Club 2,3,4 Intramural Sports Student Council Cheerleader Latin Club Secretary-treasurer Dance Committees Halloween Dance Committees 1.2.3.4 3 4 1,2 (120) 1 2,3,4 1.2.3.4 DIANE L. KARLIN Di Maj. Seq......Choir, Language Homeroom Sec.-Treasurer 2 French Club 2,3,4 Girls’ Intramural Sports Dance Committees 1.2,3,4 PETER C. KING Pete Maj. Seq. Math, Science Latin Club ................ 1,2 Press Club .................3,4 Literary Review ............3,4 Associate Editor, Literary Review .... 4 Student Forensic Society 3 Drama Club .................. 2 Tennis 2,3 Dance Committees 2,3,4 Second Place Teachers’ Math Contest 3 Latin Club J.C.L. Award 2 Merit Scholarship Association, Letter of Commendation .... 4 NATALIE ANN KELLER Lee Transfer: Mercy High School Maj. Seq. Retailing Treasurer (104) 2 Dance Committee 4 D.E.C.A......................4 SANDRA MARY KOZERSKI Sandy Maj. Seq. Business Halloween Committees 1,2,3,4 WILLIAM KUKLA Kuke Maj. Seq. Science, Latin Class Vice-President 1,2 Class President 3 Homeroom, Vice-President 1 Homeroom, President 2 Latin Club 1,2,3 President, Latin Club 3 Student Council 3 Gold Medal Science Fair 3 Vice-President Student Council 3 National Honor Society 3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 Track 1,2 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award 3 BEATRICE ANN LANE Bea-Ann Maj. Seq Language. History French Club 1.2,3,4 Blue White Staff 2,3 4 NYSSMA 3 Homeroom Vice-President 1 Dance Committees 1,2,4 Junior Varsity Cheerleader 2 Majorette 3,4 BARBARA E. LAPINSKI Bobbi Maj. Seq. Business Press Club 4 Twirling 4 Intramural Sports 1,2,4 Junior Prom Ticket Committee ................3 EVELYJM LEWIS Howi Transfer: Port Jefferson High School Maj. Seq. Business Intramural Sports 1,2,3 Treasurer 2 Girls’ Shop Club 1 Gym Night 2 Gregg Shorthand Contest 3 Co-Chairman, Entertainment Committee 2 DORIS ERIKA LINTON Maj. Seq. Business Dance Committee 2 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3 Bowling ................... 3 JANET ANN MACKSEL Jan Seq. Business Badminton 2 1st Place Fire Prevention Poster Contest 1 Dance Committees 1,2,3 4 THOMAS MAHER Tom Maj. Seq. Science, French Club French Club President Press Club Sports Editor Yearbook Staff Student Forensic Society Bowling Football Wrestling Tennis Dance Committees History 1,2,3,4 3,4 4 4 4 4 4 1.3 1.2.3.4 1.2.3.4 2,3,4 THOMAS J. MELVIN Mel Maj. Seq. Language, Band Treasurer of 210 3 French Club 1,2,3 Band 1,2,3,4 N.Y.S.S.M.A. 3 Wrestling 2,3,4 Decoration Committee 3 NEIL H. MILLMAN Maj. Seq. Math; Science Class President 2 Class Vice-President 3 Student Council 1,2 President General Organization 4 National Honor Society 3,4 Latin Club ................ 1,2,3 Track 1,2,3,4 Basketball 2.3 United Nations Essay Contest Winner 3 Boy’s State Award 3 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award 1,2 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 1,2 I ROBERT G. MENSCHING Bob Maj. Seq. Business Visual Aids .2,4 EMIL MOLLIK Em Maj. Seq. Math, Science Treasurer 3 Class President 4 President (105) ..............2 Choir 3 Football 2,3,4 Wrestling 2,3 Baseball 2 Cross-Country 1 JOHN A. NERENBERG John Maj. Seq. Science, Language Football 3,4 Basketball ........... 2,3,4 Tennis 2,3,4 Latin Club ..... 2,3 Junior Prom Committee 3 MARGARET NETHERCOTT Peggy Transfer: Port Jefferson Jr. High Maj. Seq. Science, Language Secretary-T reasurer, Homeroom 2 Treasurer. Homeroom 3 French Club 2,3,4 Library Club 2,3,4 3rd Place United Nations Contest 3 Dance Committees 2,3,4 ADOLPH NICS Maj. Seq. Science Homeroom Vice-President 1 French Club...............2,3,4 Latin Club .................. 1 Wrestling 2,3 Intramural Sports 2,3 Dance Committee ..............3 ANNE THERESA NIECKO Maj. Seq. Business, Choir Yearbook Staff 4 Choir 2,3.4 Dance Committee 1,2,3,4 Halloween Dance Committee 1.2,3,4 Dance Contest Winner 3 GRACE O’BEIRNE Transfer: Port Jefferson High School Maj. Seq. Business Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 WALTER H. OLSEN Maj. Seq. Science, Math French Club 1 Cross-Country .................1 ALLSTON M. PALMORE Chief Transfer: Mattituck High School Maj. Seq. Business Latin Club 1,2 Wrestling 3,4 Dance Committee 3 30 RICHARD ADAM PAWLOSKI Richie Maj. Seq. Math, Science, Language Latin Club President 2 Blue-White “Literary Review” 4 Latin Club .............. 1,2,3 Football 3,4 Wrestling 4 Intramural Sports 2 U.N. Nations Essay Contest 3 Dance Committee 3,4 ELLA MAY PERKINS Norm Maj. Seq. History, Home Economics ANITA LONI PETERS Nita Maj. Seq. Science. History Latin Club 2 French Club 3,4 Choir .................. 1,3,4 Press Club 2,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Dance Committees 2,3,4 EDWARD P. RAFFEL Raf Maj. Seq. Shop Track 2,3,4 Bowling 4 BRIAN G. RAUSCH Zup Transfer: Wheelers High School, Tripoli, Libya Maj. Seq. Science, Math Student Council Rep. 2 Record Club 1 Student Council 2 Soccer 2 Baseball 2,3,4 Basketball 3,4 Football 2 Junior Prom Committee 3 RITA POL Maj. Seq. Latin, Math Secretary ...............� ....3 Secretary 123, 211 1,3 D.A.R. Award 4 National Honor Society ... 3,4 Cheerleader 2,3,4 Captain 4 Girls’ Leaders’ Club 2,3,4 Press Club 2,3,4 Managing Editor, “Blue White” 4 G.O. Vice-President 4 Sophomore Dance Princess 2 Junior Prom Queen 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 HARRIET E. PUGSLEY Puggie Maj. Seq. Business French Club 1,2 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3 Halloween Dance Committees 1,2,3 JOANNE PULKA Pogo Maj. Seq. Math Latin Club 1,2,3 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Contest 1,2,3,4 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Sectional 2 Band 1,2,3,4 Talent Show 1 Girls’ Intramural Sports 4 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award 2 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 1,2 Dance Committees 2 ROBERT PHILLIPS Bob Maj. Seq. Agriculture Cross Country 1 Track ...,................. 1 PETER RIGGIO Transfer: St. Leonard’s High School Maj. Seq. Business Track 2 Basketball 1 Leo Honor Society 2,3 Class President 3 Press 1,2,3 DIANE ELIZABETH ROBINSON Dee Maj. Seq. Languages, History Latin Club 2,3,4 French Club 4 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 3 Halloween Dance Committee .............. 3 PHILIP ROBINSON Chip Maj. Seq. Shop, History Suffolk Saints (Hot Rod Club) 3 Football ................ 1 EUGENE R. ROMANO Gene Transfer: La Salle Military Academy Maj. Seq. Science Treasurer of French Club 3 French Club 2,3 MARILYN RUPPERT Merry Maj. Seq. Language, Science French Club 1,2,3,4 Library Club 3,4 Girl’s Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 PATRICIA SABOTKA Sobot Maj. Seq. History President (108) 2 Intramural Sports 3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 32 JANET BARBARA SADLER Maj. Seq. Language Press Club .............. 2,3,4 Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club ................. 3 4 Girl’s Leaders Club ..........4 Cheerleader ..................4 Student Council ..............3 Yearbook Staff 4 Dance Committees ........1,2,3,4 Secretary ................... 4 President (122) ............. 1 Secretary (210) 3 National Honor Society 3,4 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award ......................3 DORIS SANDERS Dot tie Transfer: Armstrong High, Richmond, Virginia Maj. Seq. Choir, Homemaking Choir 2,3,4 Softball ............... 1 HINDA SCHEINBERG Maj. Seq. History, Language Latin Club 1.2,3 Secretary, Latin Club I French Club 3,4 French Club, Treasurer 3,4 Press Club 3,4 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Sports Awards 2,3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Senior Play 3 STEPHEN SCHUMEJDA Steve Maj. Seq. Math, Art French Club ............ 1 Wrestling 2,3 ANTHONY R. SCHWARZ Tony Maj. Seq.........Business RICHARD SISTO Rich Transfer: Manual Training High School Maj. Seq............. History Volleyball j Swimming 2 Honor guard ........... 1,2,3 President ..................2 JOHN L. SKIPA Maj. Seq. Math, Shop French Club I ............3 SHERRIE HELEN SMITH Sha Maj. Seq. Business Education Yearbook Staff 4 “Blue White” Staff 4 Gregg Shorthand Awards 2) 2 (1) 3 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Halloween Dance Committees 1,2 EUGENE STAGG Gene Transfer: Mercy High Maj. Seq...............Latin French Club .............3,4 FRANCIS THOMAS STEPNOSKI Frank Maj. Seq. Math, Industrial Arts Audio Visual ..............4 JOHN STERZENBACH Johnny Maj. Seq. History BONNIE GAY STUBBINGS Rebel Maj. Seq. French Club N.Y.S.S.M.A. Badminton Tennis Language, History 1 2,3,4 1,2,4 WAYNE SWIATOCHA Reindeer Maj. Seq. Science Latin Club 1,2 Football 2,3,4 Baseball 2,3,4 Dance Committees 3,4 34 FREDERICK H. TERRY Freddie Maj. Seq. Business, Band French Club .............. 2 N.Y.S.S.M.A. 1.2 Bowling 1,2,3,4 RAYMOND D. TERRY Maj. Seq. Math, Language Science Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 1,2 Lion’s Club Scholarship Award 3 Boy’s State 3 Latin Club Committee 3 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 1,2,3 National Honor Society 4 ARTHUR THOMPSON Artie Maj. Seq..... Business A.V. Club 1,2,3,4 MARYANN TRINOWSKI Mush Maj. Seq. Choir Talent Show Intramural Sports Dance Committees Business 3,4 1 4 1,3,4 CECILIA ANN TROSKI Ceil Maj. Seq. Music, Business Vice-President ( 106) 2 Orchestra 1,2,3,4 Press Club 3,4 Yearbook Staff 4 Talent Show 1,2 Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Bowling ...................... 4 N.Y. All-State Orchestra 3 Sectional All-State Music Festival ..............1,2,3,4 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Solo Contests 1,2,3,4 Gregg Shorthand Speed Awards 2,3 DOROTHY TROYAN Dot Maj. Seq. Art “Blue White” Staff 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Fire Prevention Poster Contest 2 Junior Prom Committee 3 BARBARA TRUBISZ Maj. Seq. Latin Hockey 2,3,4 Baseball 1,2.3,4 Basketball ............... 2,3,4 Volleyball 2,3,4 CONSTANCE L. TYSKA Connie Maj. Seq. Business French Club 4 Press Club 4 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Gregg Shorthand Award 2 Majorette 1,2,3 Head Majorette 4 Decoration Committees 3,4 35 JANET SUSAN VAN CAMERIK Susie Maj. Seq. Math, Science Class Vice-President 4 Latin Club 1,2,3 Girls’ Leaders Club (President) 3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Orchestra 3,4 School Play ...................3 Business Manager “Blue White” 4 National Honor Society 3,4 Chairman Dance Committees 2,3 Student Council .............. 1 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Sectional 1,3 N.Y.S.S.M.A. Solo Contest 1,2,3 WARREN G. VOEGELIN School Plays .................2,3 Retailing Club 4 Basketball .................. 1 MARK WARNER WELLS Maj. Seq. Science Choir ........................3 Dance Committees 1,2 Senior Play 3 Future Farmers of America 1,2 PATRICIA L. WALTERS Pat Transfer: American School- Philippines Maj. Seq. Math. Science Pep Club .....................1 Latin Club 3 Press Club, Associate Editor 4 Student Forensic Society 4 Girls’ Track and Field 2 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 3 American Legion Oratorical Contest, Second Place 3 Dance Committee ............. 3 Yearbook Staff 4 FREDERICK A. WILKINSON Fred Maj. Seq. Choir Press Club 4 President, Homeroom 1 Student Council 3 Dance Committee 3 Footbali 1,2,3,4 T rack 12 3 4 Basketball 1.2,3,4 DOROTHY WRIGHT Dottie Maj. Seq. Art, Music French Club 3 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 Homeroom Treasurer 1 MARGARET FLORENCE WRIGHT Maggie Transfer: Farmingdale High School Maj. Seq. Science Advanced Chemistry Club 3 Press Club 4 Orchestra 1 Band 1.2,3,4 Jr. Historical Society 1 Football Kick-off Dance 4 Freshman Dance 1 EDWARD WYSOCKI Beaver Maj. Seq. Math, Science Latin Club 1.2,3 Latin I, Treasurer 1 Baseball 1,2 Magna Cum Laude (Latin) 2 LINDA R. YOUNG Maj. Seq. Language, Science Latin Club 1,2,3 French Club 3,4 Press Club 2,3,4 Student Council 1 Blue White Review 3 Student Forensic Society 4 Sec.-Treasurer (207) 3 Girls’ Intramural Sports 1,2,3,4 Dance Committees 1.2.3,4 National Honor Society 4 ROBERT ZAK Bob Transfer: Mercy High School Maj. Seq. History, Mechanical Drawing LINDA ANN ZAMBRISKI Briski Maj. Seq. Math Homeroom Vice-President 2 French III Secretary 3 French IV Vice-President 4 French Club 1,2,3,4 Press Club 2,3,4 Dance Committees 1,2,3,4 CLASS MUSICIANS Jeanne Harfin and Vollie Boggs In the band these two excel. On several instruments as well. best to hear. It’s launched them on a fine career. CLASS COUPLE Beatrice Lane and Jerry Williams They’ve been together for the longest time. And so for them we've made this rhyme. To let them know we think they’re swell. And most of all to wish them well. CLASS ARTISTS Carol Arnold and Pete King In drawing pictures they’re the most So on this page we’d like to boast. From posters through to prom decorations. They're always sure to be sensations. CLASS CUT-UPS Hinda Scheinberg and Bob Celic To crack a smile on the gruffest faces. We’ll call upon our clowning aces. A sly joke here, a giggle there. When they're around, the forecast’s fair. Hall of Fame MOST VERSATILE Rita Pol and Bill Kukla A variety of talents have been combined. In the high school years they leave behind. Their leadership, service, and scholarship are great, They help to make our school first-rate. MOST PLEASANT Janet Sadler and Emil Mollik If you need some sun on a dreary day. These two will flash a smile your way. If all you see is dark and grey, A cheerful word they'll surely say. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Priscilla Braids and Raymond Terry In everything they undertake. The highest goals they won't forsake. And on this point it’s been agreed. In what they do they will succeed. 39 BEST LOOKING Susan Bolles and Wayne Swiatocha It’s plain to see the reason why. This extra-special gal and guy, Are always sure to catch the eye. Of everyone at Riverhead High. MOST ATHLETIC Lorraine Gevinski and John Nerenberg In sportsman-like spirit. And athletic skill, You’ll never find these two. Standing still. MOST DIGNIFIED Linda Young and Neil Millman For the title of Most Dignified, These two are really qualified. Their charm, their poise, their savoir-faire, Give them both that certain air. Hall of Fame MOST STUDIOUS Priscilla Braids and Raymond Terry Beside a pile of books they sit, Devouring facts and formuli. Their knowledge must be infinite, Our pride in them we don’t deny. MOST SOCIABLE Rita Pol and Emil Mollik Of friendliness and courtesy, These two have a high degree. And much of their popularity, Is due to sociability. BEST DRESSED Susan Bolles and Bill Kukla Always stylish, clean and neat. Their taste in clothes just can't be beat. At a football game or Senior Ball. They've been best dressed, as we recall. Senior Dottie and a friend. 42 Harvey, that's an awful way to make a basket. We’ll build a bungalow Meet you at the John! Highlights We mourn our loss . . . : “The Benj'.” Handsome escort, Debbie! Susie tells them how it is. 43 big enough for two. I don’t care what you do with your own locker, Neil, but do you have...............! Your modesty becomes you, John. No cheatin! Rusty. In beginning their high school years, our underclassmen often share the characteristics of a plow. These young people penetrate the rich earth of knowledge which harbors the at- mosphere needed to nourish the seeds of a suc- cessful future. The humble task of plowing is a beginning; within four years, a group of streng- thened young men and women will reap the fruitful harvest. Class of 1963 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS:-Charles Larwrence, pres- ident; Charles Botula, vice-president; Donna Hollek, secretary; and Jane Stakey, treasurer. The Junior Class has shown itself to be an independent and spirited group. The members have indicated a strong renewal of interest in school activities. Their active participation in the newly-formed General Organization has been exhibited by the highest percentage of members in the G.O. being juniors. Working hard proved to be the formula for an unusually successful Junior Prom. The Class of ’63 possesses the ingredients for an exceptionally good senior year. The Junior Class worked long and hard to present a very successful dance. 204 First row, left to right: C. Evertsen, J. Bloss, L. Toscano, L. Tucker, D. Tuck, C. Ceberek, W. Kart, R. Gondola, P. Gibbons, M. McKay, J. Gilliam. Second row, left to right: R. DeMonte, J. Bourgeois, M. Zeh, T. Sieminski, G. Nicosia, G. King, T. Kirby, L. Gatz, J. Rossa, H. Hulse. Third row, left to right: T. Holis, R. Nether- cott, J. Arnau, D. Rowley, T. Gatz, L. Strum, N. White, R. Mayo, R. Boardman. 220 First row, left to right: Miss Bruno, M. Downs, J. Koby- lenski, D. Walker, B. Giles. B. Moisa, J. Adams, L. Muller, J. Turbush, J. Zdonowicz, L. Dolega. Second row: S. Zamber, S. Regula, K. Kirschner, L. Hefter, D. Doughty, M. Goldman, J. Mainer, W. Anderson, C Botula. Third row: D. Hilliker, E. White, L. Tuthill, R. Tyska. 47 First row, left to right: Mr. McCarle, W. Wiswell, P. Solla, D. Tressler, J. Czujko, M. Frohlich, G. Case, D. Bokinz, S. Cajigas, M. Janlewicz. Second row, left to right: B. Tomaszewski, D. Barth, P. O’Kula. S. Hackel, J. MacEachen, F. Tinsley, W. Wivichar, G. Bartunek. Third row, left to right: A. Seay, J. Seymore, C. Schmersal, B. Sinclair, W. Teuber, A. Beckwith, J. Scardo. Fourth row, left to right: R. Smith, A. Brown, M. Willis, R. Trojanowski, D. Hamill, H. Schmelzer, T. Jackowski. Missing: C. Pierro, J. Wesolowski, M. Mason, R. Santos, W. Heron 205 First row, left to right: J. Myers, J. Krajewski, C. Czelatka, B. Bokina, T. Gallo, E. Sykes. B. Hong, M. Tila, E. Cucchiara, D. Hallet, S. Caffery. Second row, 48 left to right: D. Mensching, R. Hubbard, C. Austin, W. Boggs, E. Gatz, G. Reusch, L. Meyer, H. Euertsen, J. Kane, J. Veoukas, B. Karlin. First row, left to right: M. DeFiore, E. Bugdin, N. Goodale, G. Hafford, N. Jones, G. Miller, B. Norwood, J. O’Kula, V. Shortell, L. Claire. Second row, left to right: F. Mayo, E. Brigmon, J. Stakey, S. Ramocki, W. Miles, R. Ryll, C. Janlewicz, S. Johnson, R. Huber. Third row, left to right: H. Brannon, R. Atkinson, S. Krupski, E. Brown, D. Fioto, K. Skipka, W. Mason. Fourth row, left to right: A. Gadzinski, A. Stachiw, A. Kahn, R. Farruggia, Mr. Warner. First row, left to right: C. Wells, B. Terkelson, N. Avram, J. Leavitt, E. Czumaj, M. Pelczer, J. Jacobs, R. Wivchar, P. Single, V. Marcinawski, D. Hackert. Second row, left to right: B. Johannessen, R. Schwarz, J. Skipka, P. Frankel, G. Sandberg, L. Austin, J. Silberto, D. Sowinski, M. Schroder, S. Schmersal. Third row, left to right: V. Funn, H. Pace, J. Carbone, S. Ya- blonski, R. Jackson, W. LaPurka, R. Brody, J. Brown, Mr. Sisson. Missing: W. Northridge, C. Lawrence, J. Williams. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Susan Sable, sec- retary; David Bozuhoski, vice-president; Jon Blaise, president; and Mary Kozerski, treasurer. Class of 1964 Although, with the absence of the ninth grade in the building, it would seem that the sophomores were “low men on the totem pole,” they have proved that this is far from true. The “Sophs” have supported the school with hard work and a willingness to participate. They have been of great value in furthering the General Organization, as well as in their usual activities of trimming the Christmas tree and sponsoring their annual dance. The Sophomore Class was well-represented at the annual Halloween Dance this year. 50 First row, left to right: K. Petroccia, R. Hilliker, S. Frohlich, M. Kozerski, F. Slovensky, J. Mayo, J. Tysz, M. Devall. Second row, left to right: S. Ludlow, C. Cichanowicz, A. Pasquale, W. Corwin, D. Seay, D. Bozuhoski, D. Brown, R. Vicsik, M. Rowse, T. Zaloga, B. Sterzanbach. Third row, left to right: Mr. Tormey, T. Jasinski, J. Randall, R. Mersereau, J. Niewadomski, J. Smith, C. de la Motte. Missing: C. Allen, R. Hamil- ton, T. Murray. First row, left to right: M. Beaver, K. Keller, L. Moore, M. Mollik, J. Robertson, R. Sorup, M. Truskoski, E. Robinson, B. Liesegang, M. Dabney. Second row: L. Lang, P. Murray, T. Turnbull, J. Podlas, J. Everett, J. Irish, S. Sadler, D. Walker, D. Hale. Third row: Z. Wilkinski, J. Caffrey, R. Boking, E. O’Neil, M. Grant, F. Martz, N. Dayton, W. Sieminski, E. Griffin. First row, left to right: J. Rollins, D. Bell, N. Tucker, M. Hale, J. Spano, R. Fioto, J. Noy, G. Sargent. Second row, left to right: P. Bouchard, J. DeFriest, C. Zdunko, B. Langhom, P. Silvia, T. Nagles, A. Janlewicz, R. Boyd. Third row, left to right: V. Franzik, G. Cain, K. DeFriest, R. Wines, K. Tuthill, J. Preeg, J. Hallock, D. Judd, J. Meglin. Missing: D. Warner. First row, left to right: J. Kruel, C. Buccellato, S. Pou- del, S. Ahlers, E. Udell, C. Loftus, N. Shapino, C. Bieser, S. Rowse, E. McLure. Second row: D. Walsh, P. Moore, R. Diem, J. Lupia, D. Staib, W. Ganko, F. Alexander. D. Conklin. Third row: G. Kaelin, M. Hepinstall, J. Brooks, G. Oberlander, M. Stotsky, R. Giesen, R. Zem- licka. 52 First row, left to right: E. Youngs, M. Evans, D. Goode, E. Trent, D. Moehsmer, D. Smith, D. Riley, J. Conk- lin, R. Liebert, J. Blaise. Second row, left to right: D. Burns, R. Reyer, D. Mueller, F. Kost, G. Evans, R. Ryan, B. Moore, J. Danielowich. Third row, left to right: Mr. Freeman, J. Green, P. Hotchkiss, A. Waskick, J. Mapes. First row, left to right: C. Vail, B. Reake, S. Syrewicz, B. Ryan, J. Kurz, C. Sherry, P. Ambrose, C. Gevenski, M. Meehan, D. Campisi. Second row: I. Raffel, F. Amodeo, E. Harter, J. Draper, U. Bell, J. Luther, L. Conklin, J. Gibbons, E. Walsh. Third row: H. Brown, B. Karlin, B. Mosley, R. Pinta, V. Doroski, D. Heather, E. Robinson. Fourth row: J. Zoltowki, A. O'Kula, Mr. McKenna. Missing: V. Lynch, J. McCurdy, E. Summar. 53 First row, left to right: B. Berdan, J. Zoltowski, C. Kotun, M. Stepnowski, J. Fraser, J. Michels, M. Roman, L. Demetrian, E. Hamill. Second row, left to right: A. Patterson, D. Melis, R. Moody, L. Ludwig, S. Saxtein, K. Penny, M. Tuthill, P. Werner, Mr. Stev- ens. Third row, left to right: J. Luce, G. Jarzomliek, K. Witteck, C. Smith, J. Radjeski, G. Chapman, C. De- marest, B. Niecko. Fourth row, left to right: H. Hallock, J. Valek. First row, left to right :M. Andruski, S. Conjella, J. I Gibson, M. Horton, J. Michels, P. Skipka, J. Reyer, Wagner, S. Szymanski. Second row: M. Pelc, G. Bucholz, R. MacDonald, A. Mujsce, G. Goodale, Y. Langhorn, B. Woodson, S. Sabol, E. Engelbosch. Third row: J. Ruthinowski, T. O’Rourke, N. Homan, L. Tay- lor, W. Cunningham, R. Warner, J. Engelbosch, B. Franklin, W. Karlin. Fifth row: Mr. Abrams. 54 SPORTS In an age in which physical fitness is of prime concern, we at Riverhead High School can be justly proud of our sports program. Vigorous practice sessions and exacting competition, both at home and away, help develop an athlete with poise, skill, and a sense of fair play and good sportsmanship. This year many boys and girls went out for the various sports as usual. Also, they joined an intramural program instituted in the middle of the year. 55 Left to right, First row: Harry Brown, Wayne Swiatocha, Walter Miles, Louis Gatz, Patrick Harris, Fred Wilkinson, John Nerenberg, Louis Armstrong, Rus- sell Burgess, Richard Ryll. Second row: William Kukla, Thomas Naugles, Daniel Willis, Ralph Boardman, Charles Botula, Wayne Meyer, Christopher Schmersal, Ted Jasenski, Richard Palowski, Emil Mollik, Stanley Regula, John Zoltowski, Charles Lawrence, Dennis Hammil. Third row: Manager, Ulick Bell III, Earl White, Ernest Brown, Stanley Yablonski, Jim Peterson, James Langhorn, William Teu- ber, John Roosa, Hollis Brannon, William Wivchar, Robert Mosely, Thomas Jackow- ski, Coach, Mike McKillop. This year’s varsity football team compiled a creditable 5-3 record. The highlight of the season was, of course, the annual game with Southampton. The match this year was particularly exciting with Riverhead winning on a last minute pass play. The game marked the 50th meeting of the two schools. River- head’s victory tied the over-all record at 23-23-4. Football Our-co-captains, Bill and Tom The J.V.’s, under Coach Stewart, came close to being the first unbeaten Junior Varsity football team at R.H.S. They remained undefeated until the last game against Half Hollow Hills. This game they lost with a close 13-7 score. Most of the players will return for next year’s Varsity Squad and should prove of value to Coach McKillop and his team. R.H.S. OPPONENT 26 East Islip 0 47 Newfield 0 6 Babylon 13 0 Harborfields 13 0 Sayville 7 21 Half Hollow Hills 0 13 Southampton 7 56 First row, left to right: D. Walsh, F. Linsley, E. Walsh, G. Oberlander, N. Homan, T. Scud- der, M. Harris, B. Fabb, T. Zaloga, E. Jermusyk, G. Perkins, J. Brooks, B. Karlin, R. Wider, K. Tuthill, M. Cucchiara. Second row: Coach Stewart, K. Witteck, W. Gutek, J. Turnbull, F. Blaise, R. Warner, R. Judd, A. Baja, J. Sodal, G. Mack, H. Hallock, W. Seminski, E. Hulse, P. Moore, W. Ruskowski, T. Alexander, A. Skrypecki, B. Barth, J. Everett, G. Mapes. The Southampton Game 57 Nerenberg scores a touchdown? First row, left to right: Jim Seymour, Vernet Lynch, Alvin Brown, Walter Goodridge. Second row: Coach Gil- hooely, Joe Mayo, Peter Silva, Robert Jackson, Tony Miysce, Richard Booker-Manager. Cross Country Coach Gilhooley’s Cross-Country team did it again! For the third year in a row, the team captured the League II and County championships. The successful six, ably co-captained by Walter Goodridge and James Seymour, also managed to take second place in the League B New York State championship. The J. V. did equally well in winning the League and County cham- pionships. They’re off! 58 Co-captains: Walt Goodridge and Jim Seymour First row. Left to right: R. Johnson, L. Reeve, B. La- Perka. Second row, Left to right: J. Preeg, R. Good- ridge, A. Seay, B. Visich. Kneeling, Left to right: Vernon Lynch, Richard Brown, Robert Brody, Richard Ryll, Harry Brown. Standing- left to right: Thomas Murray, Kenneth Kirschner, Wil- liam Armstrong, John Nerenberg, Coach Daniello. Ab- sent: Earl White. Basketball Captain, John Nerenberg Principal Rebounder, Willie Arm- strong The basketball team, off to a slow start in the early part of the season, picked up to surprise everyone by win- ning the A-IV League Championship. Although the team lost to Central Islip in the county playoffs, Central Islip was shown some stiff competition. The final score was 57-54. For the most part Coach Daniello used five men this year. These were Willie Armstrong, the prin- ciple rebounder, Ken Kirschner, who scored 167 points for the ten league game to be high scorer for R.H.S.'s bas- ketball team; Tom Murray another high scorer of 119 points, John Nerenberg, the ball handler and Rich Ryll, an all around hustler. 60 Squat down low, jump up high, hit it to a Riverhead guy. Kneeling; left to right: G. Petrocia, J. Mazgulski, C. Jones, V. Villella, R. Fabb. Standing; left to right: B. Bloxsam, S. Ludlow, T. Trubisz, B. Barth, L. Reeve, P. Silva, Coach Daniello. Absent: V. Fransick 61 Bang the boards, Kenny! Wrestling Take him down, Pat! This year our Wrestling team had an excel- lent season. They compiled a 10-5 record in dual meets and finished second in League II and the County to powerful Amityville. There are a few wrestlers who deserve special mention because of individual performances. Pat Harris, Walt Miles, and Doug Schumedja all won County Championships, at the 119, 171, and Heavy- weight classes, respectively. Henry Pace placed second in the Counties at 131 pounds as did Joe Mayo at 137. Bill Karlin captured a 4th place at 104 pounds in the league meet, while John Harris was busy placing third at 125 pounds. Ray Mayo rounded out the finishers by taking a 3rd in the League meet at 161 pounds. Coach Stewart will lose two of his stars next year—Harris and Schumedja—but Walt Miles and company will return plus many J. V. boys and the prospects for ’63 are excellent, indeed. Coach Stewart probably can’t wait until he gets another shot at Amityville as they nosed out Riverhead in a dual meet 22-20 and also denied the Blue Waves the County Champion- ship by a mere 3 points. Don’t hurt him, Walt! Coach don’t take it so hard. It happens to the best of them. 62 Standing, left to right: J. Preeg, M. Harris, J. Mayo, K. Demchak, H. Pace, B. Atkinson, W. Miles, J. Peterson, D. Schumejda; Kneeling, left to right: N. Homan, Mgr., T. Maher, J. Harris, P. Harris, B. Karlin, R. Mayo, A. Seay, Coach Stewart What’s the matter, Kenny? Stay out too late? First row: L to R: Coach Stewart. W. Offord, A. Janlewicz, C. Janlewicz, U. Bell, A. Brown, R. Brody, R. Booker, R. Bucholz, A. Baja, F. Alexander. E. Robinson Second row: L to R: R. Anderson-Mgr., E. Molter, G. Bucholz, J. Radjeski, S. Droski, T. Turnbull, J. Luce, C. Jackson, N. White, A. Mujsce, L. Tuthill, C. Botula, L. Sturm, R. O’Neill, B. Karlin Sitting: C, Austin, J. Smith, J. Caffery, C. Janlewicz, E. Molter, K. Rogers, D. Mueller, J. Luther, L. Bell, R. Good ridge, L. Freese, L. Kobylinski, E. Hulse, E. Ruskowski, J. Marrini, R. Fialkowski, and J. Mack. Kneeling: J. Harris, G. Brody, B. Evertson, J. Everett, D. Willis, A. Seay, V. Lynch, J. King, R. Mosley, C. Botula, G. Hallock, J. Boardman, T. Zaloga, J. Lang- horn, D. Bozuhoski, S. Jablonski, and J. Burns. Stand- ing: Coach Gilhooley, R. Booker, E. Brown, A. Brown, R. Jackson, A. Mujsce, W. Goodridge, J. Seymour, H. Gilliam, R. Booker, W. Armstrong, E. White, L. Bell, C. Schmersal, J. Mayo, N. Millman, F. Wilkinson, E. Raffle, and J. Randall. Coach Gilhooley watches his boys. Track Co-captains: Earl White, Louie Bell, and Neil Mill- 64 Riverhead’s Track Team excells in running Louis executes a record broad jump First row, left to right: J. Skipka. T. Maher, J. Preeg, G. Nicosia, J. Goodale, Coach Conklin; Second row: C. Smith, L. Reeve, J. Nerenberg, J. Wright, L. Hefter. This spring, Riverhead High School’s racquet squad showed much promise. Their new coach, Mr. Conklin, selected the varsity squad after a few weeks. This consists of some of last year’s team such as: John Nerenberg, Charlie Smith, John Skipka, Tom Maher, and Bill Preeg. These boys have valuable experience but the new members illustrated their capabilities during the matches held against other schools. John serves. First row, left to right: C. Smith, T. Maher, J. Skipka, Buckolz, W. Bloxsom, L. Knoch, V. Bifani, N. Mac- J. Nerenberg, J. Preeg, G. Nicosia, L. Reeve, L. Hefter, Eachen, T. Fleischman, M. Sherman, P. Frankel, J. J. Goodale; Second row: R. Mersereau, S. Ludlow, G. Wright Baseball Smiling Harry during practice This year’s baseball team, led by Coach Daniello, proved themselves to be a hardworking and capable group. In the first weeks of the season, they selected two experienced players, Richard Ryll and Harry Brown, as co-captains. In addition to these two boys, the team was aided by the outstanding playing of seniors, Wayne Swiatocha and Pete Danowski. Neverthe- less, the whole team deserves credit for the fine job they did in all their games. Kneeling, left to right: P. Moore, R. Ryll, R. Brown, W. Karlin, P. Danowski, H. Brown, W. Sieminski. Standing: A. Trubisz, J. Maeglin, W. Miles, T. Jasinski, J. Luce, W. Swiatocha. 67 Kneeling: Janet Sadler. Rita Pol, Debbie Gassert, Mary Ann Fafinski, Standing: Lorraine Gevenski, Alice Kappenberg, Bonnie Norwood, and Charlene Evertsen. Throughout the football and basketball seasons, the specta- tors’ and the players’ morale was raised by the cheerleaders. The girls performed expertly on the football field and the bas- ketball court, a testimony to their long practice sessions after school. Thanks is due Bente Johannessen for the cheerleaders’ attractive and well-made uniforms. Under the leadership of these girls, the newly-formed Pep Club has added much spirit to the games. Kneeling: Carolyn Buccellato, and Karen Petroccia. Standing: Sandy Sadler, Margaret Doroski, and Diane Riley. V i' 26 0 4L - — . - . ’' ■ — « ► Sf - irr£ ■ 1 , ti vr r . • . .‘'ij . -r • • ' v . . — • • j . - - . r 1. }■? .•'■ - , • .;, -. fV- JS . ',. . fr I . . ; Jx .: . V '• , •“ •: ■■ : ' ' '•■ ■ •“! . '■ - v-.;, .- .� ■;- . “ :■ • • •’ JL r . ■. ‘ ,-fr® • .y ,.f; , % . V -i, •� , •7- -• r. 4r - Hockey The coming of fall makes the hockey stick a familiar sight on the Riverhead High School ath- letic field. As a part of their ac- tivities, the hockey honor teams participated this year in the hoc- key sports day, which found them tying in one game while losing in three. Though the girls did not achieve the record they would have liked, their enthusiasm and love of the game itself more than made up for any losses. HONOR TEAM First row, left to right: L. Zambriski, S. Van Camerik, S. Bell, B. Trubisz, V. Dunston. Second row: C. Czelatka, C. Gevinski, L. Mueller, J. Jacobs, T. Siminski, L. Tuscano. 71 First row, left to right: M. Janlewicz, C. Evertsen, D. Hack- ert, L. Mueller, E. Lewis, E. Cucchiara, S. Bell, S. Van Camerik, V. Dunston, C. Goodale, D. Barth. Second row: P. Skipka, M. Stepnoski, J. Fraser, J. Stakey, M. McKay, M. Trinowski, P. Sargent, W. Wiswell, J. Bloss, J. Czujko, W. Kart, D. Seay, Walker, I. Raffel, Riley, M. Doroski, Draper, J. Gibson. S. Frohlich, S. Saxtein. Third row: B. L. Moore, S. Syrewicz, D. Bell, D. J. Conklin, S. Sadler, J. Zoltowski, J. Soccer HONOR TEAM First row, left to right: L. Tuscano, S. Bell, S. Van Camerick, M. Me Kay, V. Dunston. Second row: L. Mueller, S. Syrewicz, C. Good- ale, J. Bloss, B. Tomasjewski, M. Janlewicz. At Riverhead High School, “one, two, three — kick” stands, not for ballet, but for soccer. This game proved to be one of the most popular intramural sports offered to the girls this year. Although no games were played against other schools, the girls formed their own teams and had many an exciting game. The season was climaxed by the selection of first and second honor teams. 72 Volleyball HONOR TEAM Left to right: A. Kappenberg, D. Gassert, J. Hudson, B. Trubisz, S. Van Camerik, L. Ge- vinski, R. Pol, S. Bell, P. Braids. Co-ordination, a good eye and a quick mind are the require- ments for volleyball, the first of the girls’ indoor sports. This year saw our feminine athletes real- ly practicing, and improvement was evident in their playing. Aft- er a game against Westhampton, the two honor teams journeyed to Greenport where, in a volley- ball playday, they captured the North Fork Championship. First row, left to right: D. Sanders, S. Kozerski, C. Hallock, B. Trubisz, A. Kappenberg, L. Gevenski, S. Van Camerik, J. Sadler, F. Mayo, J. Hudson, R. Pol, V. Dunston, S. Bell, C. Batts. Second row: S. Syrewicz, G. Hafford, S. Poudel, K. Petroccia, K. Keller, D. Gassert, M. Fafinski, M. Beaver, S. Condjella, E. Crucchiara, J. Fraser, W. Wiswell, B. Giles, E. Robinson, D. Walker, C. Goodale, L. Mueller, J. Bloss. Third row: M. Kozerski, C. Vail, J. Stakey, C. Gevenski, J. Draper, M. Roman, S. Sadler, M. Doroski, P. Ambrose, J. Tish, D. Smith, M. Tuthill, S. Frohlich, I. Raffel, B. Walker, B. Berdan, S. Saxtein, M. Andruski. Absent: S. Bolles, S. Hallock, L. Young. 73 Sitting: S. Kozerski, R. Tyte, H. Scheinberg, A. Kappenberg, C. Troski, S. Bell, B. Trabisz, J. Hudson, L. Genvinski, D. Troyan, B. Bell, S. Van Cameric, S. Bolles, C. Hallock, V. Dunston, J Sadler, F. Mayo, D. Saund- ers, R. Pol, A. Booker. Kneeling: B. Konkel, M. Stepnowski, D. Seay, M. Beaver, B. Ryan, J. Bloss, L. Muller, C. Goodale, C. Evertson, M. Froh- lich, G. Hafford, M. Hale, D. Bell, M. Evans, J. Mayo, C. Buccellato, S. Condjella, B. Giles, D. Walker, I. Raffel, S. Syrewicz, S. Frohlich, R. Eisenman. Standing: C. Sabotka, P. Skipka, M. Kozerski, C. Vail, J. Rollins, L. Moore, M. McKay, G. Miller, C. Genvinski, D. Smith, J. Conklin, D. Hackert, M. Downs, J. Kobylenski, B. Tomaszewski, S. Ramocki, J. Tysz, J. Bourgeois, M. Roman, D. Tressler, R. Wivchar, J. Gibson, S. Sadler, K. Petroccia, B. Walker, D. Hale, S. Saxtein, S. Poudel, J. Draper, S. Sabol, P. Bouchard, M. Andruski, M. Doroski, D. Riley, E. Cucchiara, Absent: M. A. Fafinski. HONOR TEAM Sarah Bell, Rita Pol, Barbara Trubisz, Sue Van Camerik, Judy Hudson, Alice Kappenberg, Lorraine Gevenski, Doris Sanders, Fredrika Mayo, and Barbara Giles. Basketball Girls’ basketball at R.H.S. has always been an exciting and skillful sport. Ex- cept for the fact that the girls have six players, three forwards and three guards, whereas the boys have five players, the rules in the two games are very similar. The first honor team worked hard to be able to compete well when playing with other schools. First row. Left to right: Lynn Mueller, Sarah Bell, Susan Van Camerik, Virgie Dunston, and Janet Sadler. Second row: Rita Pol, Bonnie Tomas- jewski, Priscilla Braids, Theresa Seminski, and Lorraine Gevenski. Leaders’ Membership in the Girls’ Leaders’ Club is an honor enjoyed by several athletically inclined R.H.S. girls. These girls assist the gym teachers by manag- ing and refereeing after-school sports. They also help substitute when a teach- er is ill. The President’s duties include giving out sports awards at the Awards Chapel. This year, the club consisted of 10 members ably presided over by Susan Van Camerik. 76 ACTIVITIES As with our school ring, our activities have many facets. They lead us into a further explo- ration of our interests and provide us with the instructors who can best guide us. Often, they open new doors and indicate skills of which we are unaware. Most important, however, our activities help to form a well-rounded person whose intellectual growth is complemented by cultural growth. w w This year’s band, under the direction of Mr. Howard Hovey, again added variety and enjoyment to the school year by sup- porting our team at football games, marching at parades, and performing at several assembly programs. A trip to Rhode Is- land and their annual spring concert highlighted this year. Left to right: L. Taylor, P. Frankel, V. Boggs, T. Pasquale, J. Draper, P. O’Kula, B. Tomaszewski, D. Zamber, J. Harfin. 78 First Row, left to right: J. Harfin.S. Ramocki, S. Bell, T. Pasquale, J. Stakey, S. Van Camerik, C. De la Motte, J. Robertson, M. Wright, D. Bell, B. Ryan. Second Row: J. Jacobs, R. Wivchar, J. Bloss, J. Draper, M. Doroski, J. Goodale, P. Frankel, L. Austin, M. Beaver, B. Tomaszewski, R. Ryan, P. O’Kula, R. Boardman, V. Boggs, J. Pulka. Third Row: T. Siminski, J. Kobylen- ski, J. Zoltowski, M. Horton, N. Shapiro, R. Hilleker, R. Winer, W. Ganko, R. Diem, D. Zamber, F. Terry, T. Melvin, R. Bokinz, G. Sandburg, M. Goldman, H. Hallock, L. Taylor, C. Austin, H. Brannon, R. Celic, P. L’Hommeudieu. Back Row: J. Mayo, H. Pace, J. Wright, B. Niecko, G. Evans, Mr. Hovey, G. Brody. MAJORETTES Margaret Andruski, Fredricka Mayo, Bea Ann Lane, Mary Ann Blasko, Constance Tyska, Barbara Downs and Exenia Cucchiara. 79 Orchestra Under the leadership of Mr. Mac- Donald the Orchestra completed another successful year. The Annual Spring Concert was held jointly with the Choir on April 13. Bonnie Hulse was featured as piano soloist. Mr. MacDonald and Caroline Hallock First Row, left to right: C. Hallock, S. Bunke, G. Case, M. Mollik, J. Robinson, D. Bell, J. Krajewski, N. Jones, J. Zdanowicz, P. Braids, Second Row: C. Troski, B. Lane, B. Hong, S. Harding, S. Van Camerick, J. Harfin, S. Ramocki, B. Tonaszew- ski, J. Stakey, E. Cucchiara, D. Warner, S. Poudel. Third Row: C. Goodale, M. Frolic, C. Kotun, D. Frankel, L. Austin, J. Goodale, D. Zamber, M. Goldman, G. Sandburg, P. L’Hommedieu, R. Celic, H. Bran- non. G. Evans, R. Eisenman, P. Wern- er, R. MacDonald, B. Evertsen, S. Regula, B. Hulse. Standing: Mr. Mac- Donald, G. Brody. Left to Right: Joanne Krajewski, Sally Bunke, Carol Goodale, Caroline Hallock, Ceil Troski, Nancy Jones. First Row, Left to right: Reba Tyte, Charlene Evertson, Ethiyln Young, Lorraine Gevenski, Mary Ann Fafin- ski, Noel Goodale, Richard Booker, Lawrence Lang, John Harris, Walter Goodridge, Alvin Brown, William Karlin, Nancy Avram, Mary Ann Tri- nowski, Deborah Gassert, Sandra Sadler, Judy Conklin. Second Row: Margaret Andruski, Karen Penny, Linda Moore, Maria McKay, Barbara Trubisz, Dorothy Wright, Thomas Zaloga, James Langhorn, Harry Brown, Richard Green, Diane Riley, Dorothy Smith, Dora Hale, Mary Korzerski, Carol Vail, Barbara Giles. Third Row: Fredericka Mayo, Geor- gette Case, Ann Niecko, Barbara Under the leadership of Mr. MacDonald, this year’s choir performed its an- nual Christmas program, not only at the high school, but also at the Perkins Inn and the First Congregational Church. Representatives of the choir were sent to Huntington where the Sectional Festival was held and to Buffalo where they participated in the All-State Festival. The Choral Teens have also en- joyed meeting this year. The annual Spring Concert was a success as usual. Downs, Anita Peters, Jeff Hallock, Russell Booker, Lawrence Reeve, Lenny Tuthill, Ernest Brown, Charles Mr. MacDonald, choir leader, and Botula, Jeanette Bourgeois, Dorothy Charlene Evertsen, accompanist. Bokinz, Phyllis Young, Yvonne Lang- _ horn. Doris Saunders. Choir CHORAL TEENS Barbara Downs, Maryanne Fafinski, Noel Goodale, Susan Ramocki, Diane Karlin, Sandra Sadler, Judy Conklin. Guy Nicosia, Charles Botula, Larry Lang, Lenny Tuthill, Pat Harris, Walter Goodridge. Sectional: Susan Ramocki, Mary Ann Fafinski, Larry Lang, Lawrence Reeve, Guy Nicosia, Judy Conklin, and Sandy Sadler. All State: Susan Ramocki General Organization This year, Riverhead High School witnessed the initiation of the General Organization. Last year the executive officers were elected, and the five met this summer in order to have the G.O. ready to function as soon as school opened. Early in the year an executive council member was elected by each homeroom. The new G.O. was soon operating in full swing. During the course of the year, this new organization spon- sored many school functions. It gave dances after both foot- ball and basketball games. In January, the General Organiza- tion gave a jazz concert featuring The Southhampton Dixie, Racing, and Clambake Society. In the spring a campaign, followed by the election of next year’s executive officers, was held. With these fine officers and a propitious beginning, Riverhead High School’s General Or- Neil rules on a point or order. ganization has a bright future. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL C Larwrence, R. Pol, N. Millman, R Eisenman, S p. moCki. Mr. Diamond. S Van Camerik, C. Goodale, M. Truskoski, B. Hulse, J Sadler, D. Riley, T. Siminski, E. Wyso ckif L. Reeve, B. Mason J. Smith, B. Wagner P. Werner 84 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President Vice-president Corres. Secretary Record. Secretary Treasurer Neil Miltman Rita Pol Susan Ramocki Roberta Eisenman Charles Lawrence French First Row, Left to Right: L. Toscano, R. Fioto, J. Noy, S. Frolich, M. Truskowski, E. Harter, D. Brown, H. Jones, J. Rollins. Second Row: D. Heather, T. Zaloga, U. Bell, T. Turn- bull, P. Silva, G. Chapman, B. Moore, C. Smith, C. Demarest. Third Row: J. Ruthinowski, N. Homan, M. Hor- ton, S. Sabol, J. Stakey, B. Tomas- zewski, M. Meehan, L. Dolgea, A. Janlewicz, J. Kane, R. Hamilton, Z. Wilinski, A. Washisk. First Row: R. Pol, M. Stepnoski, J. Michels, J. Michels, D. Barth, L. Young, S. Bolles, J. Sadler, K. Petroc- cia, R. Wivchar, T. Guyder. Second Row: P. Hotchkiss, W. Boggs, J. Meglin, R. Mersereau, L. Taylor, R. Terry, T. Meehan, J. Caffrey, R. MacDonald, W. Behrle, P. Mensching, G. Bartunek. Third Row: P. Murray, G. Nicosia, R. Huber, F. Tinsley, C. Buziak, A. Peters, J. Harfin, C. Mac- Arthur, J. Hudson, C. Arnold, H. Scheinberg, J. Leavitt, J. Carbone, E. Stagg, T. Donnelly, A. Nics. 86 First row, left to right: D. Gassert, L. Young, E. Bugdin, B. Hulse, M. Ruppert, B. Lane, N. Avrams, N. Goodale, Second row, left to right: K. Kirschner, S. Jehle, G. Sand- berg, J. Roosa, L. Austin, P. Frankel, J. Skipka, W. Behrle. Third row, left to right: D. Karlin, J. Harfin, J Hudson, C. Arnold, C. Wells, M. Downs, P. Nethercott. First Row, Left to Right: M. Tuthill, M. Blasko, M. Frohlich, G. Hafford, J. Krajewski, M. Mollik, J. Zdon- owicz, W. Wiswell, Second Row, Left to Right: G. Evans, D. Sowinski, N. Dayton, S. Hackal, T. Donnelly, A. Tuthill, C. Botula, P. Werner, W. Kart. Third Row, Left to Right: H. Brannon, C. de la Motte, S. Daters D. Hackert, C. Evertsen, J. Jacobs, S. Ramocki, M. Andruski, S. Schmer- sal, L. Moore, K. Witteck. 87 LATIN II First Row, left to right: C. Gevinski, Y. Langhorn, D. Seay, N. Shapiro, D. Riley, J. Conklin, M. Beaver, R. Eisenman, J. Robertson, S. Harding, S. Saxtein, P. Skipka. Second Row: B. Walker, D. Bell, S. Condjella, J. Gibson, S. Sadler, M Melhan, C. Sherry, M. Roman, M. Pelc, J. Preeg, L. Lang, T. Pasquale, M. Doroski, R. Ryan, R. Moody. Third Row: W. Ganko, K. Skipka, R. Zemlicka, F. Martz, R. Diem, P. Moore, R. Wines, L. Conklin, L. Reeve, V. Doroski, G. Hallock, S. Ludlow, D. Doughty, J. Valek, J. Radjeski, Mr. Diamond. OBIIT ID MART ADC DUX LATIN III First Row, left to right: J. Bloss, C. Czelatka, J. Jacobs, M. De Fiore, M. Frohlich, S. Hackal, J. Kobylenski, L. Dolega, S. Schmersal, P. O’Kula, M. Zeh, J. Stakey. Second Row: S. Ramocki, T. Sieminski, M. Goldman, D. Willis, C. Lawrence, R. Schmersal, T. Holis, V. Boggs, W. Benjamin, S. Regula, M. Diamond. 88 LATIN M. Beaver, C. Gevenski, J. Draper, J. Kruel, J. Goodale, V. Doroski, B. Tom asjewski, S. Ludlow, C. Goodale, T. Holis, C. Czelatka P. Moore, Mr. Diamond. Club Officers FRENCH P. Frankel, J. Harfin, C. Arnold, B. Lane, M. Ruppert, B. Stubbings L. Zambriski, T. Maher, R. Terry, P. Danowski, L. Young, K. Petroccia, J. Sadler, J. Hudson, H. Scheinberg, Mr. Stevens J. Ruthinowski, T. Zaloga, C. de la Motte, B. Tomas zewski, J. Stakey, T. Donnelly. 89 National Honor Society Priscilla Braids, president, conducts a meeting. Exhibiting the qualities of character, scholarship, leadership, and service for which they were chosen, the members of the National Honor Society have been very active this year. As usual, the members prepared the school honor roll and enjoyed their annual trip to the Herald Tribune Youth Forum. As an extra service, they presented an orientation assembly for the incoming sopho- mores. In these and other activities, they were aided by the twelve new mem- bers who joined the select ranks of the organization in December. First row, left to right: Miss L. Hand, S. Van Camerik, J. Harfm, P. Braids, S. Hallock, J. Sadler, D. Gassert Second row: C. Lawrence, N. Millman, S. Ramocki, C. Czelatka, R. Terry, C. Arnold, M. Fafinski, B. Hulse, L. Young, L. Dolega, B. Tomaszewski, T. Holis, S. Schersal, R. Pol, W. Mason 90 Kneeling, left to right: J. Kurz, M. Truskowski, M. Andruski, J. Michels, J. Draper, M. Doro- ski, E. Bennet, J. Fraser. Seated: M. Ruppert, P. Braids. M. Fafinski, R. Eisenman, C. Wells, M. Nethercott, L. Muller, J. Krajcwski, V. Funn. Standing: R. Liebert, M. DeVall, D. Bell, P. Ambrose, J. Walters, J. Michels, C. Hamill, J. Zoltowski, E. Bugdin, M. Beaver, D. Tuck, Mrs. Unclebach. Library Club Members of the Library Club work ceaseless- ly and tirelessly throughout the year to help the librarians keep the library running efficiently. Their rewards are a silver pin for two years of service, which is engraved after four years, and the thanks of Mrs. Uncleback, Mrs. Hallock, and the student body. A member helps Mrs. Unclebach file books. 91 First row, left to right: J. Leavitt, S. Bolles, J. Harfin, C. Troski, T. Guyder, A. Peters, L. Dolega, B. Bell, C. Evertsen, D. Riley, M. Andruski, Y. Langhom, B. Tomaszewski, V. Dunston, T. Gallo Second row: C. Batts, M. Froelich, B. Lapinski, S. Caffery, C. Tyska, T. Holis, R. Ryan, B. Atkinson, B. Mason, M. Goldman, B. Brody, W. Benjamin, W. Behrle, S. Bell, H. Scheinberg, J. Gibson, P. O’Kula Press Club The Press Club this year again attempted to produce a paper of which the school could be proud. Under the leadership and supervision of Mr. Abrams, the faculty adviser, and Carol Arnold, editor-in-chief, the members worked many late hours meeting printer’s deadlines. The Blue and White was accepted by the Quill and Scroll Society in Janu- ary, and a Riverhead chapter of this organization was started. Original mem- bers were Carol Arnold, Priscilla Braids, Susan Van Camerik, and Patricia Walters. First row, left to right: E. Bunke, P. Walters, C. Arnold, S. Van Camerik, L. Young, J. Sadler, S. Hallock Standing: Mr. Abrams, T. Maher Audio-visual Club Left to right: Mr. Beaver, Butch Langhorn, Jim Shondebare, Arthur Thompson, David Doughty, Frank Stepnoski, Bernard Niecko, Bob Menshine, Larry Hepinstall, Ronnie Hub- bard, and Jerry Maeglin. Nurses’ Club First Row, left to right: D. Seay, V. Funar, R. Sorop, B. Ryan, N. Tucker, R. Wivchar, E. McLure, M. Beaver, D. Sanders, M. Faf inski. Second Row: J. Gibson, J. Zoltowski, M. Roman, P. Werner, M. Truskowski, M. Evans, J. Mayo, D. Hale, S. Caffery, M. Blasko, K. Keller, A. Peters, C. McArthur, M. Downs, M. Tila, M. DeFiore, J. Brown, S. Hard- ing. Third Row: E. Sykes, T. Siem- inski, L. Clair, E. Trent, B. Walker, C. Loftus, M. Horton, C. Shery, N. Shapiro, C. Tyska, C. Batts, M. Zeh, D. Walker, B. Giles, M. Doroski, Mrs. Philp. 93 Seated, left to right: B. Downs, S. Bolles, L. Young, S. Hallock, D. Gassert, C. Arnold, J. Sadler. Standing: T. Guyder, D. Troyan, A. Peters, P. Walters, C. Troski, A. Niecko, W. Benjamin, N. Millman, B. Behrle, T. Maher, D. Green Combining all our talents and effort into bringing you this yearbook, we, the members of the staff, proudly present to you the result of our teamwork, the 1962 Blue Peconic. Under the direction of Mr. Beaver, and the leadership of our editor, Susan Hallock, we have attempted to bring forth a year- book that will always call to mind the memories of our last year in Riverhead High School. YEARBOOK STAFF Editor Portrait Photographer Lithographers Faculty Advisor Susan Hallock Mil - Clif Studio Edwards Brothers Elwood Beaver 94 An editor instructs her staff. Life is a book open to everyone; however, it is a book best read when one has light cast by the lamp of knowledge. Riverhead High School’s lamp of knowledge is its curriculum. Since the curriculum contains a large variety of courses, it is able to offer immeasurable bene- fits both to those who are going out into the world and to those who are planning to continue their education in college. Members of Mr. Moffat’s non-Re- gents class take an English test. English students often need to use the refer- ence resources found in the library. English Mr. Moffat helps Nancy and Jacky in junior English. 96 The English department of Riverhead High School prepares a student for the future by teaching him or her to speak and write not only correctly but also intelligently. Both Regents and non-Regents classes are conducted to allow the students to work on their own level. The senior English classes enjoyed going to New York City to see the Old Vic Company’s production of Macbeth. They all agreed that the play certainly came to life as a result of seeing the play on stage and also that seeing it would make the impres- sion more lasting. Mary Ann Fafinski gives a talk in her senior English class. These temporary officers are showing their English class how to use parliamentary procedure properly. 97 The French classes this year have seen quite a change take place in this department. Each class is conducted in French. This was gladly welcomed as one must not only excel in French grammer, but also in French pronunciation to truthfully say that he is a master of the lan- guage. The French I classes in particular have concentrated on pronunciation. Also, the French III class is the only one which was required to take a test given by the Board of Regents this year. They had to work especially hard to prepare for this. This exami- nation will place a greater emphasis on pronun- ciation which seems to be the trend. Another innovation was the first annual Mar- di Gras which was held at the high school on the Tuesday before Lent. The guests, who came in many varied costumes, had a delightful din- ner before the evening’s entertainment. The main features of the dinner were “poulet au vin.” Everyone enjoyed the fete and immediately de- cided that the Mardi Gras should be celebrated again next year. President Charlene conducts a French Club meeting. r-s 151! The French Clubs visited New York during the fall. 99 The students enjoyed both the Roman style games and their Ides of March banquet. Latin With Mr. Diamond as Julius Caesar’s representative, the Latin classes successfully manuvered their chariots through another eventful year. The Latin III class has come to the finish line, and many sadly leave the fa- miliar room of 217. The Latin II classes are still in the race for another year, some going more slowly than others but still in the running. This year, as in the past, the classes mourned “Great Caesar’s” death. The Ides of March proved to be the event of the year for these would be Romans. Even Mr. Diamond’s previous Latin III class payed their respects and wore the customary black armbands. It seems as though Wayne Benjamin would like to turn back the time and have a real Roman orgy. Latin students display the valentines they made on St. Valentine’s Day. Each was written in Latin, and in some cases the writer was the only one who “got the message.” When the initial skills are mastered in road training, the students learn difficult manuvers. Driver Education Road training provides the student with val- uable experience and a sense of security. Each student is required to make an original poster. Realizing the great responsibility involved in driving, Riverhead High offers a Driver Educa- tion course to enable the student to become familiar with the rules and regulations of the road. In road training, the student, through actual driving, becomes adept at handling the car. The Driver Training student must also make a poster, make a scrapbook and write a theme on some phase of the subject. History The course in psychology offered at Riverhead High School helps the stu- dent to better understand himself in re- lationship to the rest of the world. A student emerges from this course more able to cope with any situation which arise in his life. He also studies the cur- rent events in history so as to get a bet- ter idea of the world around him. Psychology students receive magazines which deal with current events. To acquaint the student with the history of the world from ancient civiliza- tion to the present time, Riverhead High School offers a course in world history. Through this course the students of R.H.S. can examine the mistakes made by man through the years. Each studies the rise and fall of various nations which enables him to get a better idea of what the future of our country will be. World history students look over their projects. The American history course offered at River- head High School instructs the student in the government and the laws of the United States. The student also learns to appreciate the basic principles of freedom and justice on which our government was founded. Each leaves the course having had the chance to further his knowledge and has the opportunity to be a bet- ter citizen because of this knowledge. Students participate in various panel discussions on historical events. George and Theresa study the poster based upon the evolution of the American system. An American history student gives an interesting report to his classmates. Jeanne Harfin assists Mr. McKeighan with map study during an American history class. Suzie and Raymond do calculus problems for the class. 104 Mr. Askin instructs his fusion mathematics class. In the past few years, River- head High School has broad- ened its mathematics curriculum and there is hope that it will continue to do so. Mr. Askin and Mr. Sisson combine their efforts to provide each student with as good a background in math as possible. Plane geometry is a course taken by sophomores and a few upper classmen. Fusion mathe- matics, a combination of inter- mediate algebra and trigonome- try, and intermediate algebra are offered to students inter- ested in mathematics beyond plane geometry. In the senior year, students may take ad- vanced algebra, solid geometry, and calculus. Mr. Sisson teaches plane geometry. Peter discusses solid geometry with his class- mates. Sciences Peter King makes final checks on his triple distillation experiment. High school biology is an important link in the chain of science courses offered to all R.H.S. students. For some it will set a basic learning which they will use throughout their lives as doctors and nurses. For others it will prepare them as lab technicians and scientists. It is a course where everyone benefits because the stu- dent becomes more familiar and has a better understanding of his surroundings in life. Biology students learn to use the microscope during a lab period. 106 The names and functions of the organs of the human body must be known by all biology students. In this day and age, our country depends heavily on its scientists. The Physics course offered at R.H.S. serves to prepare young men and women for advanced study and careers in this field. Mr. Walke instructs his physics class about sound waves. Many experiments are conducted in the chem istry lab periods held twice each week. The Chemistry course offered at R.H.S. is de- signed to benefit both the college bound stu- dent and the student entering the business world. Through lectures and laboratory experi- ments the student planning to continue his ed- ucation is prepared for science courses on the college level. The student, who ends his formal education at the conclusion of the 12th grade is aided in this course by learning the compo- sition of those substances making up his en- vironment. 107 Mr. Warner’s typing class learning important skills. For the students planning business careers, R.H.S. provides a wide selection of vocational courses. Mr. Beaver, Mr. Shipule, Mr. Warner, Mr. Mason and Mr. Smith are the instructors in courses which include: Business Law, Secre- tarial Practice, Bookkeeping and Typing. How well a person does in these courses very often predicts his or her success in the business world. If a student does exceedingly well in his work, he may then be recommended for a job in our town. However, no matter how well he does ,he will always be able to use these skills. Ceil Troski, future secretary, uses calculating machine. 108 Business Education Watch your fingers, Sherrie! Home Economics Miss Bottorff shows her sewing class the proper way to cut a pattern. Reba Tyte places her lemon meringue pie in the over. out What’s cooking, fellas? The Home Economics classes of 1961-62 of- fer courses in cooking, sewing, child care, good grooming, and home management. The girls and a growing number of future bachelors and future husbands will find this field of study very helpful in their future life. 110 Senior, Dorothy Wright, painting oil portrait. Art students enjoy working with paper sculpture. In Riverhead High School, students have had the opportunity to develop their talents in the art field by taking such courses as drawing and painting, oils, crafts, and advertising. Naturally, basic art is a prerequisite. By reviewing the fine art work done by many of the students, dis- played in the high school and in competitions in Suffolk County, one can see that the art courses achieve their purpose. Ill There is no beginning or ending to a ring, only a perfect fitting together.