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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1963 volume:

The Blue Peconic Published by the Class of 1963 Riverhead High School Riverhead, New York Foreword In the Spring of 1938 the first issue of The Blue Peconic appeared in print. Even though it was obvious that the Peconic River inspired those who gave the yearbook a name, there has been no attempt to give this name a full and specific meaning in relation to the life of our student body at RHS. The Peconic River begins west of Riverhead, fed by streams and springs, growing as it flows toward Peconic Bay where it becomes part of a larger body of water. As it flows toward this destination it supports a variety of animal life and develops a personality of its own. At times the stream is deep and wide, then very narrow and swift; or it may divide to flow past some obstruction. These various faces, attitudes and moods of the river have inspired the Yearbook Staff to bring the book with its story and the river together in the 1963 Blue Peconic. Table of Contents Faculty 9 Seniors 17 Classes 55 Sports 65 Activities 87 Curriculum 105 Dedication s ANDREW J. KIRSCH You were born in Carrolltown, Pennsylvania, and in your childhood you became interested in scouting and camping. Later, you held the position of scoutmaster and also worked in a lumber camp. These outdoor ac- tivities contributed to your appreciation of nature and deepened your interest in science. You entered the University of the State of Pennsyl- vania, where you graduated with the Bachelor of Science degree. You began teaching in Pennsylvania the following year, but the war broke out and you left this teaching position to become a surgical technician with the Thirty-Second Infantry Division. After the war you returned to college, this time studying for a Master of Education degree. You then began teaching at Riverhead, as a junior high school science teacher in 1948. Soon after that you were as- signed to the senior high school level, being qualified to teach both biology and physics, and you have taught here ever since. Because you have successfully combined your knowledge of science and teaching skills with under- standing, because you have shown kindness and per- sonal concern for your pupils, and because you have devoted your life’s work to the teaching of others, we dedicate this book, the Blue Peconic of 1963, to you. 8 FACULTY As the students follow the stream of school life, they find that there are many pitfalls and challenges be- tween the beginning and end of the voyage. If the trip is to be a successful one, they must have guidance and inspiration in coping with these various navigational hazards and problems as they present themselves. In dealing with these problems, there is no substitute for an interested and serious faculty. These are the people who will warn the students of the rocks of in- activity lurking just under the surface of the shallows, or of the groping limbs of inambition hiding along the shaded bank. And finally, as the stream widens, the faculty is invaluable in setting a course toward the most promising and desirable future. Administration BOARD OF EDUCATION: George Goode, John Freese, Fred Reeve, Richard Sawyer, Millie Northridge, John Wowak and Fred Alexander JOHN B. THOMAS District Principal KENNETH W. ROSS Assistant District Principal GEORGE A. TRUTNER Principal NATHANIEL SHAFFRAN Assistant Principal and Guidance MRS. DELIA B. UNKELBACH Librarian ANNE T. HALLOCK Assistant Librarian ELIZABETH BLUE Administrative Assistant JOSEPH SHIPULE Guidance and Business Faculty IRWIN ABRAMS English ROBERT H. FREEMAN English LIZETTE HAND English KEITH MCKENNA English ALICE H. SPANN English MORRIS DIAMOND Latin MRS. SYLVIA F. MILLER English AUGUSTUS ASKIN Mathematics HAROLD H. MILLS English 12 ROBERT H. STEVENS F rench ROBERT W. BECHARD Mathematics PAUL SISSON Mathematics RAYMOND WALKE Science LEON JERRED Social Sttidies ANDREW J. KIRSCH Science 13 RAYMOND MCKEIGHAN Social Studies THOMAS O'NEILL Social Studies ROBERT L. TORMEY Social Studies ELWOOD H. BEAVER Business Director Audio Visual ELMER H. HOWES Business WILLIAM S. MASON Business ROBERT WARNER Business MARY LOU BOTTORFF Homemaking JOSEPHINE BRUNO Art HOWARD HOVEY Music ANTHONY J. BRAUN Industrial Arts EDMUND ROBERTSON Industrial Arts RICHARD W. GERMAIN Driver Education JOHN W. MACDONALD Music 14 ALICE DUSENBURY Secretary MARION KLODASKI Secretary BETTY TYLER Secretary JAMES F. GILHOOLEY Physical Education MRS. CAROLYN S. RHODES Physical Education MRS. MARGARET PHILP High School Nurse 15 ANTHONY J. DANIELLO Physical Education WALTER H. STEWART Physical Education MICHAEL J. McKILLOP Physical Education MRS. FRANCES GLANDER Physical Education Standing: Walter Budd, Clifford Kline, Herbert Peters, William Satterly, Clarence Robinson, Charles Downs, Carl James. Kneel- ing: Cornell Evans, Thomas Garrity, Forrest Downs, Edward Tomaszewski, Paul White, Perry Conklin, Floyd Harris. Bus Drivers Left to right: Edward Doherty, Ray Koroleski, Low Stelzer, Arthur Roche, Bill Lucas, Alex Mazeski, Stan Mazura, Arthur Smith, Bill Keller, AI Simandi, Jeanette Kukla, Clint Lerry, Jus Wells. Jessie Teuber, Tony Kolenski, Herman Pirillo, Don Tooker, Dick Schwarz, Frank and Helen Yezombek, Gunnar Houby, Harold Witt, John Scordo, and “Skeets”. Not pictured: Jackie Corby, Lois and Bob Schwarz, Low Moore, Joseph Bour- geois, Mitchell Ziemacki, George Cadwell, Albert Penny. Cafeteria Bessie H’Rodek, Helen Hepinstall, Josephine Mosley 16 SENIORS When the Seniors graduate in June, the proceedings and ceremonies involved seem to portray an end to a long story of school life. There is a feeling that this is I he evening of school days and the sun is setting as these last days come to a close. But in reality this is only a beginning—the sun is rising on a day which finds these graduates setting out into the world in quest of higher learning and experience which will prepare them more fully to take useful places in so- ciety. There, the evening shadows of high school and the bright dawn of the future, are fused into one, and become indistinguishable in each other. 17 Who’s Who O o TOP TEN Timothy Holls, Carol Goodale, Connie Czelatka, Bonnie Tomas- zewski, Joseph Silberto, Susan Schmersal, George Sandberg, Charles Lawrence, Susan Ramocki, Patricia Okula. REGENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS First row: David Doughty, Patricia Okula, Susan Schmersal, °thy Holls, Joseph Skipka, Charles Lawrence, Stanley Regula, Carol Goodale, John Roosa, Joseph Silberto. Second row: Tim- Maurice Goldman, William Mason. 18 0 Time flys. This old proverb pertains to the Senior Class of ’63 in more ways than one. A short four years ago a new Freshman class entered Riverhead High School. At that time, they were like any other new class. But now after a short four years they have made a name for themselves. For who could forget a class like the one of '63. The class of ’63 was a class of individualists—we have scholars and athletes, artists and musicians, leaders and followers. Put them all together, and you have a color- ful class that will be long remembered in the annals of Riverhead High! 19 JO LYNNE ADAMS Jo French Club .................1?2 Bowling .......................2 Intramural Sports..............l WILLIAM ANDERSON Bill ROBERT G. ATKINSON Woody French Club ...................2,3 Blue and White Photographer ...3,4 Yearbook Staff...................4 Wrestling ...................2,3,4 Football ......................1,2 T rack ..........................1 Dance Committees ..............2,4 CARL L AUSTIN French Club ................if2,3 J.V. Track .....................3 Intramural Basketball ..........3 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 JOE ARNAU LYLE AUSTIN French Club ................12,3 Intramural Basketball .........3 Dance Committees ...........12,3 20 NANCY AVRAM French Club ................1,2,3 Talent Shows .................3,4 Choir ......................1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff .................4 Mardi Gras Committee .........2,3 Dance Committees ...........2,3,4 PATRICIA A. BEEBE Pat French Club ...............lt2 Dance Committee..............l DIANE MARIE BARTH French Club ..................2,3 Girls’ Leaders Club ............4 Pep Club .....................3,4 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Dance Committees..........1,2,3,4 Mardi Gras Committee ...........3 Yearbook Staff .................4 JEAN CARIE BLOSS Jeanne Homeroom Sec.-Treas..............2 Latin Club ..................1,2,3 Pep Club ......................3,4 Intramural Sports .........1,2,3,4 Dance Committees...........1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff...................4 ARTHUR HARVEY BECKWITH Artie RALPH WILLIAM BOARDMAN Chief Football ..........................3 Track .............................4 21 BEVERLY A. BOKINA Bev Bowling ....................2,3 Intramural Sports ..........1,2 Dance Committees ...........1,2 JEANNETTE BOURGEOIS Brigitte Basketball ................1,2,3 Dance Committees .............1,2 DOROTHY BOKINZ Dottie Homeroom Secretary ...............1 Homeroom Vice-President.........2,3 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,4 VIRGIL HOLLIS BRANNON JR. Holly French Club ....................3,4 Science Club ...................3,4 Football .....................2,3,4 Lions Scholarship Award ..........? CHARLES BOTULA Packy Class Vice-President.............3 Homeroom Vice-President .........3 French Club ...................3,4 Senior Play......................2 Football ......................3,4 Wrestling .....................3,4 Track .......................2,3,4 ROBERT A. BRODY Bob Press Club ...................2,3,4 French Club .................1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff ...................4 Bowling ..........................3 Football ........................ 2 Basketball ...................2,3,4 Dance Committees .............2,3,4 22 JUDITH V. BROWN Judy Library Club.................3,4 Future Nurses’ Club .........3,4 SHARON M. CAFFREY Homeroom Sec.-Treas.............1,2 Homeroom Vice-President ..........3 French Club ....................1,2 Future Nurses’ Club ..............3 Press Club .....................3,4 ALVIN H. BROWN Al Track ..........................1,2,3,4 Cross Country ..................1,2,3,4 Wrestling .........................3,4 ERNEST BROWN JR. Ernie Class Vice-President...............4 Homeroom Vice-President .........2,3 President Homeroom.................1 Football .....................1,2,3,4, Basketball ........................2 Track ...........................3,4 RICHARD BROWN Mucho Baseball ...................1,2,3,4 Basketball ...................3,4 Cross Country ..................1 All-Suffolk Baseball Team.......3 Cross Country Championship .1 ELIZABETH ANN BUGDIN Betty French Club ...................1,2,3,4 Library Club......................3,4 Dance Committees ..............1,2,3,4 SOFIA CAJIGAS So fie GEORGETTE LANE CASE Dance Committees ............3,4 JACK A. CARBONE Transfer: Walt Whitman High School French Club ................. Wrestling ................... Dance Committee ............. LORRAINE GLORIA CLAIRE Lorri Future Nurses’ Club...............3 Press Club........................4 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,4 Gregg Shorthand Awards............3 Dance Committees .............1,3,4 CAROL ANN CEBEREK Taffy Dance Committee............4 CONSTANCE CZELATKA Connie Homeroom Vice-President .......1,2 Vice-Pres. Latin Club ...........1 Secretary Latin Club.............3 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,4 National Honor Society ........3,4 Yearbook Staff...................4 Magna Cum Laude .............1,2,3 ELIZABETH BRIDGET CZUMAJ Mickey French Club...................2 Health Poster, 2nd Prize......3 MARYANN DEFIORE Latin Club .................1,2,3 Future Nurses’ Club ..........3,4 Press Club .....................4 Yearbook Staff .................4 Intramural Sports ..............1 Art Merit Awards ...............3 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 JENNIE SUSAN CZUJKO Jen Press Club.......................4 Gregg Shorthand Awards...........3 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 ELIZABETH R. DEMCHAK Libby DECA Club ................3,4 Intramural Sports ......1,2,4 Class Dance Committees ...3,4 CONSTANCE A. DeFRIEST Connie Intramural Sports ............1,2 Class Dance Committees........3,4 ROSEMARIE DeMONTE Rosie 25 LORRAINE J. DOLEGA Latin Club ..................1,2,3 French Club ...................3,4 Press Club ....................3,4 Yearbook Staff ..................4 National Honor Society ........3,4 Poster and Art Merit Awards .1,2,3,4 Class Dance Committees .....1,2,3,4 ROBERT DOYLE Bob Transfer: St. Peter’s High School Latin Club ...................1,2 French Club ................2,3,4 Basketball .....................3 DAVID DOUGHTY Dave Homeroom Vice-President .......1,2 Homeroom Sec.-Treas..............3 Latin Club ....................2,3 Dance Committees ............1,2,3,4 MARIE JEANNE DOWNS French Club ..................1,2,3 Press Club ...................1,2,3,4 Future Nurses’ Club .............3 Bowling ..........................4 Dance Committees .............1,2,3,4 CHARLENE RUTH EVERTSEN Class Secretary ..................4 Homeroom President .............3,4 Cheerleader ....................3,4 Latin Club .....................1,2 French Club ....................3,4 Press Club ...................2,3,4 Class Dance Committees......1,2,3,4 HARRY CHARLES EVERTSEN Buddy Homeroom Vice President ..........3 Homeroom President ...............4 French Club ....................1,2 Basketball .......................1 Cross-Country ....................2 Track ............................3 Football .........................4 JOYCE-ELLEN FREUDENBERG Cookie Transfer: Walton High School, Bronx Basketball .................1,2,3 Cheerleader ................1,2,3 Swimming .......................3 Class Vice-President............3 Senior Class President at Walton . .4 DONALD FIOTO Don Transfer: Immaculate Conception DEC A Club ................2 MARLENE FROHLICH Marl Press Club ...................3,4 Latin Club .................1,2,3 French Club ..................3,4 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Magna Cum Laude.................3 Class Dance Committees....1,2,3,4 PAUL ROBERT FRANKEL Homeroom Vice-President ...........3 French Club ..................1,2,3,4 French Club Treasurer..............2 French Club Vice-President ........3 NYSSMA All-State ..................3 Wrestling .......................1,2 Tennis ..........................3,4 ROBERT FARRUGGIA Bobby Transfer: Thomas Edison High School Future Homemaker’s ... Intramural Sports ...... Class Dance Committees DECA (Treasurer) ....... ...3,4 .....3 .....3 .....1 . .2,3,4 1,2,3,4 .....4 VIRGIE V. FUNN Ray Library Club............ Future Nurses’ Club..... French Club ............ ANTHONY F. GADZINSKI. JR. Tony Homeroom President...............1 Talent Show......................1 DECA Club (Treasurer) ...........3 Bowling .........................4 Dance Committee .................2 LOUIS GATZ JR. Louie Football....................1,2,3,4 THOMAS L. GATZ Tom Transfer: Mercy High School Football .......................2 Wrestling ....................3,4 EDWARD JOHN GATZ Ed Football ......................1 Basketball ....................3 PATRICIA GIBBONS Patti Bowling ...................1,2,3 French Club....................1 Dance Committees...............1 SHIRLEY GALLO Hoagie Press Club............. Bowling ............... DECA Club ............. Dance Committees ...... 28 BARBARA A. GILES Chicky Future Nurses’ Club ..........3,4 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 MAURICE DAVID GOLDMAN Doc Latin Club ..................1,2,3 Press Club ................. 2,3,4 NYSSMA Solo Contest .........2,3,4 Tennis ......................2,3,4 Football ........................2 Dance Committee..................2 CAROL GOODALE Class Treasurer.................1 NYSSMA Sectional ...........1,3,4 NYSSMA All-State ...............4 Latin Club .................1,2,3 Girls’ Leaders Club.............4 Intramural Sports...........2,3,4 United Nations Essay Contest Winner .......................3 NOEL SUSAN GOODALE Choral Teens .................3,4 French Club ..................1 3 Talent Show.....................3 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 NYSSMA Sectional Music Festival 1 Dance Committees ............1,2,3,4 29 ROSE MARY GONDOLA Rosie Dance Committees ..........4 SHARON KAYE HACKAL Homeroom President...............1 Homeroom Secretary ..............2 Latin Club ..................1,2,3 French Club ...................3,4 Yearbook Staff...................4 Magna Cum Laude................2,3 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 DIANE C. HACKERT Press Club ...................2,3,4 French Club ....................3,4 Quill and Scroll ...............3,4 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,4 Poster Awards ................1,2,3 Dance Committees ...............3,4 DENNIS E. HAMILL Big O” Basketball ....................1,2 Football ..........................3 Intramural Basketball ...........3 PATRICIA GAYLE HAFFORD Gayle Homeroom Secretary ............2,3 French Club ...................3,4 Cheerleader .....................4 Intramural Sports .............3,4 Dance Committees ..............3,4 DONNA GAIL HALLETT Class Vice-President..............1 Class Secretary ..................3 Homeroom President .............1,3 Homeroom Vice-President ..........4 French Club ....................1.2 Best Driving Award ...............3 LEONARD HEFTER Lenny French Club ....................1,2,3,4 Wrestling .........................1,2 Tennis ............................3,4 PAUL ARTHUR HARRISON Latin Club ..................1,2,3 French Club......................4 30 WILLIAM C. HERRON Bill Cross Country ..............4 BARBARA HONG Music Assistant.................1,2,4 DARRELL S. HILLIKER Skip Transfer: Mattituck High School Student Council ................2 Class Vice-President............1 Art Club .......................i Track ..........................i Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 RONALD HUBBARD Ronnie Transfer: Mattituck High School Audio Visual ..............3,4 TIMOTHY PAUL HOLLS Tim Latin Club President.........1,2,3 Magna Cum Laude .............1,2,3 National Honor Society.........3,4 Boy’s State Representative.......3 REINHARD HUBER Reiny French Club ..............2,3,4 Intramural Basketball ........3 31 STANLEY A. JABLONSKI Stan Transfer: Sayville High School French Club.......................3 Football ....................1,2,3,4 Track ............................3 Intramural Wrestling............1,2 THOMAS W. JACKOWSKI Tom Football ...............2,3,4 HERBERT R. HULSE Kraut Future Farmers ..........1,2 ROBERT JACKSON Bob Cross Country ..........2,3,4 Track ....................2,3 JOANNE MARIE JACOBS Jo Homeroom President ...............3 Latin Club ...................1,2,3 French Club ....................3,4 Girls’ Leaders Club...............4 School Play ......................3 NYSSMA Solo Contest.........1,2,3,4 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,4 CARL A. JANLEWICZ Future Farmer’s of America . Wrestling ............... Track ................... Cross Country ........... MARION JANLEWICZ Jan Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Gregg Shorthand Awards..........3 Dance Committees..........1,2,3,4 NANCY CAROL JONES Jinxie Latin Club .......................1 French Club ....................3,4 Future Nurses’ Club ............3,4 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,4 ANTHONY KAHN Tony Intramural Wrestling . BENTE JOHANNESSEN Sweets Homeroom Sec.-Treas..............1 French Club .................1,2,3 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3 Dance Committees ..........1,2,3,4 Dance Committees JAMES W. KANE Jimmy French Club ............. Football ................ Basketball .............. STEPHEN E. JOHNSON Steve Intramural Basketball .... BEN KARLIN Ben-je Basketball ...................3 WENDY L. KART Windy Homeroom Secretary ..............1 French Club ...................3,4 Latin Club ......................1 Intramural Sports ..........1.2,3,4 Dance Committees ...........1.2,3,4 KENNETH KIRSCHNER Kenny French Club ..................1,2,3 Basketball ..................1,2,3,4 Baseball .........................1 JACQUELINE L. KOBYLENSKI Jacki Latin Club ................1,2,3 Library Club ..................1 Intramural Sports..........2,3,4 Class Dance Committees.....1,2,3,4 GEORGE KING G. O. President ................4 Homeroom Vice-President ......1,2 Latin Club ...................1,2 Science Club....................2 Tennis .......................1,2 Track ........................3,4 Talent Show ....................3 JAMES KOLEK Jimmy Transfer: Mattituck High School Football .......................1 Track ..........................2 Baseball .......................2 34 JOANNE SYLVIA KRAJEWSKI Joanie Library Club ..............1,2,3,4 French Club ...................3 Gregg Shorthand Awards.........3 NYSSMA ......................1,3 Yearbook Staff ................4 Dance Committees ............2,4 CHARLES EDWARD LAWRENCE Chip Class President ................3,4 Homeroom Treasurer ...............2 Science Club ................1,2,3,4 National Honor Society..........3,4 G. O. Treasurer ..................3 Football ....................1,2,3,4 Science Award ..................1,3 STANLEY W. KRUPSKI Stash Future Farmer’s of America ....1,2 Football ...................2 JUDITH ANN LEAVITT Judy French Club.................2,3,4 Press Club .................1,2,3,4 Yearbook Staff..................4 Blue and White Literary Review ..2 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Poster and Art Merit Awards . .1,2,3 Class Dance Committees.......1,2,3,4 WILLIAM LaPURKA La JANET MacEACHEN Jan French Club ..................1,2 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3 4 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 JERRY KENNETH MAINER Swampy Future Farmers of America.2 ......1 .2,3,4 1,2,3,4 FREDERICA MAYO F reddie Homeroom Sec.-Treas............1,2 Student Council .................3 Majorettee ....................3,4 Bowling .........................3 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,4 Dance Committee..................1 DOUGLAS PATRICK MENSCHING Pat Senior Play.....................3 French Club ................2,3,4 Yearbook Staff .................4 RAYMOND MAYO Ray Football ............... Wrestling .............. Track .................. MARIA A. McKAY Intramural Sports.........2,3,4 Dance Committees .........1,3,4 WILLIAM F. MASON Bill Homeroom Treasurer ...............3 Press Club, Editor ...............4 Press Club ...................2,3,4 Tennis .........................1,2 National Honor Society .........3,4 Latin Club ...................1,2,3 Magna Cum Laude ..................2 LOWELL WAYNE MEYER Waijne French Club ...................2,3 Football ....................1.2,3,4 Wrestling........................2 Dance Committees ............2,3,4 BARBARA MOISA Bobbie Latin Club ...................1,2 Bowling ........................2 Gregg Shorthand Awards..........3 WALTER CURTIS MILES Walt Football .....................3,4 Baseball ...................1,2,3,4 Wrestling ..................1,2,3,4 Suffolk County Wrestling Champ .........................2,3,4 LYNN KAREN MULLER Library Club ...............1,2,3,4 Girl’s Leader Club............3,4 French Club ..................1,2 Yearbook Staff..................4 Gregg Shorthand Award ..........3 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 GERALDINE B. MILLER Geri Library Club ....................2 Intramural Sports............2,3,4 Gregg Shorthand Awards.........1,2 Class Dance Committees.......1,2,3 JOYCE CAROL MYERS 37 GRENVILLE NORTH Gren Transfer: Hicksville High School JEAN ELLEN OKULA Jeannie Gregg Shorthand Awards...........3 Certificate of Merit for Sewing ... .3 Dance Committees ...............1 Dance Committees ........1,2,3,4 GUY G. NICOSIA Nic Science Club ................2,3,4 Choral Teens ...............1,2,3,4 French Club ...................2,3 Forensic League .............1,2,3 Wrestling .....................if2 Tennis ......................2,3,4 NYSSMA ..........................3 BONNIE NORWOOD Homeroom Vice-President .........1 Homeroom Secretary ..............2 French Club .....................l Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Cheerleader ...................3,4 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 ROBERT D. NETHERCOTT Robby French Club ...............1,2 Intramural Basketball .......3 WILLIAM JAY NORTHRIDGE Whitey Tennis ......................1,2,4 Cross Country ...................1 Audio Visual ....................1 SUSAN NATALIE RAMOCKI Sue Class President .................1 Honor Society..................3,4 G.O. Corresponding Secretary ----3 G.O. Vice-President .............4 Magna Cum Laude..................1 Student Council..................2 NYSSMA All-State ................3 MELINDA PELCZER Linda Dance Committees ...........4 BARBARA REPKE Barb Latin Club.............. Intramural Sports ...... Dance Committees........ ...1 2,3,4 ...4 STANLEY J. REGULA Jack Class President .....................2 Homeroom President ................2,3 Latin Club ................. ....1,2,3 Science Club.........................1 Football ..........................3,4 Dance Committees ........1,2,3,4 CAROLE ANNE PIERRO Transfer: St. Albert High School Class Treasurer..................1 Dance Committees ..............3,4 PATRICIA ANN OKULA Pat Homeroom President .............1,3 Press Club ...................2,3,4 NYSSMA .......................1,2,3,4 Girls’ Leaders Club ..............4 Magna Cum Laude ..............1,2,3 Intramural Sports ............1,2,3,4 Latin Club ...................1,2,3 39 RICHARD JOHN RYLL Richie French Club ...................1,2,3,4 Basketball ....................1,2,3,4 Baseball......................1,2,3,4 Football ......................1,2,3,4 Class Dance Committees........1,2,3,4 RADIA F. SANTOS Rudy DEC A ..................3 JOHN R. ROOSA Johnny Homeroom Vice-President ............3 French Club ...................1,2,3,4 Football ......................1,2,3,4 HARRY SCHMELZER Duck GEORGE SANDBURG Geo French Club ...................1,2,3,4 NYSSMA Solo Contest ............1,2,3 Press Club .......................3,4 Wrestling ........................1,2 CHRISTOPHER J. SCHMERSAL Rick Class Sec.-Treas...................2 Homeroom President ................2 Latin Club ....................1,2,3 Track ........................1,2,3,4 Football .....................1,2,3,4 Basketball ........................1 Dance Committees ..............2,3,4 MICHAEL HENRY SCHRODER Mike Dramatics Club ...............2,3 DEC A ..........................3 Wrestling.......................3 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3 French Club .................3,4 Track .........................1 Magna Cum Laude................2 SUSAN C. SCHMERSAL Sue Homeroom Treasurer .............2 Latin Club .................1,2,3 French Club ..................3,4 Press Club......................3 Yearbook Staff..................4 National Honor Society .......3,4 Magna Cum Laude ............1,2,3 ALBERT E. SEAY JR. Bert Latin Club ....................2,3,4 Track .........................1,2,3,4 Cross Country .................2,3,4 Football ..........................1 Wrestling .....................2,3,4 JAMES SEYMORE Lett DECA (President) ................2 Co-Captain of Cross Country ..2,3 Track .......................1,2,3,4 Cross Country..............1,2,3,4 Wrestling........................1 JOHN P. SCORDO Johnny JOSEPH E. SILBERTO Joe Transfer: St. Mary’s High School Homeroom President .............1 Latin Club ......................2 JOSEPH SKIPKA Joe French Club ........... Tennis................. 1.2.3 1.2.3 THERESA MARIE SIEMINSKI Tootsie Homeroom Secretary ............3 Girls’ Leaders Club..........3,4 NYSSMA ......................2,3 Latin Club ................1,2,3 Intramural Sports .........1,2,3,4 Dance Committees ..........1,2,3,4 RICHARD C. SMITH Smitty Intramural Wrestling .........3 PATRICIA GAIL SOLLA Pat Intramural Sports ......1,2,3,4 Class Dance Committees .....2,4 DOUGLAS SOWINSKI Doug Intramural Wrestling ..........3 French Club .................3,4 KENNETH SKIPKA Skip Latin Club ................1,2 Intramural Basketball .......3 42 FRANCES V. TINSLEY Frani Transfer: Pocahontas High School, Virginia French Club Secretary...........4 French Club ................2,3,4 Blue and White Literary Review . .2 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3 Dance Committees ...........1,2,3,4 MARIAN TILA Cricket Transfer: Manual High School Student Council ................1 Future Nurses’ Club ..........3,4 Junior Red Cross ...............2 Y-Teens ........................2 LAWRENCE D. STURM Larry Transfer: Mercy High School French Club....................2 Wrestling ...................3,4 Baseball .........................1 Track ............................2 ..1,2,3 ...3,4 1.2.3.4 ......2 ..1,2,3 1.2.3.4 .....4 JANE STAKEY Latin Club ............ French Club ........... Intramural Sports...... Class Vice-President... Homeroom President .... Dance Committees ...... Yearbook Staff (Editor) . ALLAN J. STACHIW AJ WILLIAM E. TEUBER Bill Class Treasurer...................4 French Club ....................3,4 Football ....................1,2,3,4 LOUISE THERESE TOSCANO LuLu French Club ..................3,4 Latin Club......................1 Science Club ...................3 Intramural Sports ..........1,2,3,4 Class Dance Committees .....1,2,3,4 EARLENE TRENT Minnie Mouse Future Nurses’ Club .3,4 DOROTHY J. TRESSLER Dottie French Club.....................2 Bowling ........................3 Yearbook Staff .................4 Intramural Sports ..........2,3,4 Dance Committees ...............4 DIANNE L. TUCK Dede Library Club...................3,4 Press Club ......................4 Future Nurses’ Club..............3 Bowling .........................3 Intramural Sports ...............4 Dance Committees ..............3,4 BONNIE ANNE TOMASZEWSKI Latin Club ....................1,2,3 French Club .....................3,4 National Honor Society ..........3,4 Intramural Sports ............1,2,3,4 Press Club (Quill and Scroll) ---3,4 Girls’ Leaders Club .............3,4 NYSSMA All-State...................3 RICHARD TROJANOWSKI Rick French Club...............3 LAURA TUCKER Brigette RICHARD S. TYSKA Tisk DOROTHY WALKER Dot Future Nurses’ Club...........3 Intramural Sports ............4 LANNY Y. TUTHILL Tut Choral Teens ..............1,2,3 Wrestling ...................3,4 EARL WHITE Football ........................1,3 Track .........................1,2,3 Basketball ....................1,2,3 45 NATHANIEL WHITE Pee Wee Transfer: Westhampton Beach High School DEC A ...................3,4 JANE WICZYK Janie Transfer: Weaver High School, Connecticut Biology Club 2,3 Girl’s League 2,3 Red Cross 3 Dance Committee 4 WENDY E. WISWELL Latin Club ....................1,2 French Club ...................3,4 Intramural Sports ...........1,2,3,-4 Dance Committees ............1,2.3,4 RITA WIVCHAR Ri Yearbook .......................4 French Club.................2,3,4 Press Club ...................1,2 Future Nurses’ Club ............3 NYSSMA..........................3 Cheerleader ....................4 Intramural Sports .........1,2,3,4 M. DANIEL WILLIS Danny Latin Club ....................1,2,3 Basketball ......................3,4 Football ......................2,3,4 Track .........................2,3,4 WILLIAM KENNETH WIVCHAR Bill French Club ...................2,3 Football ....................if2,3 Dance Committees ............1,2,3,4 46 STANLEY ZAMBER Stan Senior Ball ’63 The 1963 Senior Ball was held on March second. The theme of the dance was “Club ’63”, and the entertainment provided by sev- eral high school groups was in the form of night club acts. The Prells, the Criterions, and Larry Lang with his honkey-tonk piano were among the entertainers, with Stanley Regula acting as emcee and the Syncopators providing the dance music. The prom brought the usual activities to the school: the boys getting up courage to ask their girl to the dance, and ordering the corsage, and both girls and boys working on the committees which helped to make the dance such a great success. Besides the decoration and publicity committees, this year there was an extra com- mittee in charge of organizing the buffet supper which was held after the dance. This unusual ending brought to a close the premiere of “Club ’63” as Seniors and underclassmen in tuxedos and long gowns took a last look at the decora- tions, and went home. 49 Club ’63 Throughout the school year many of our stu- dents have enjoyed extra activities sponsored by the General Organization and Latin and French Clubs. The G.O. has held many suc- cessful dances, the Latin Club continued its traditional Ides of March banquet, and the French Club held its Mardi Gras festivity. The G.O. basketball game between the girls’ honor teams and the senior boys proved to be both entertaining and memorable to all the players, cheerleaders, and spectators. We hope in years to come the G.O. will continue to sponsor this event. 52 But Marlene . . . Yale? How’s that feel? Gee, they finally got here. Memorable Moments Our top magazine salesman turns in her money. CLASSES al levels. While the levels of a river are made more noticeable by the presence of waterfalls; the levels of the high school classes are differentiated by the difficulty of the courses and the maturity of the students. As the river flows within the limits of its banks, it meets each bar- rier by rising above it and flowing on to overcome the next barrier and complete the route to its destination. In similar fashion each class must meet with certain barriers and by work and diligent study, finally rise above them. 55 Junior Class Officers: Harry Brown, President: Karen Petroccia, Vice-President; Margaret Doroski, Secretary; Lawrence Reeve, Treasurer. The Class of '64 has shown itself to be an independent and academic group. This was proven true when they beat the Seniors in the “College Bowl” with a score of 140 to 105 and again when they had thirteen representatives picked from their Junior Class for the National Honor Society. This was the largest number of Juniors ever taken in the same year. They worked hard on their Junior Prom which was a highlight of their year. The Senior Class is sure that the Junior Class will next year take over the duties of the Senior Class successfully—as the Class of '64. Class of ’64 First row: Excnia Cucchiara, Judy Conklin, Jane Gibbson, Marilyn Beaver, Mary Kozerski, Christine Zdunko, Paulette Evers, Ethielyn Youngs, Marguerite Meehan, Nancy Tucker, Mary Dabney. Second row: Patrick Doyle, David Mellow, Jerry Lupia, Alexander Janlewicz, Dennis Judd, Moses Grant, Eddie Walsh, JoAnne DeFriest, Susan Sabol, Sharon Szymanski. Third row: James Peterson, Thomas Zaloga, Richard Diem, James Boardman, Richard Mersereau, Ronald Boyd, Robert Mosley, Lawrence Lang, Mr. Tormey. Absent: Barry Karlin, Naomi Shapiro, Susan Saxtein. First row: Irene Futerko, Irene Raffel, Margaret Doroski, Carol Gevenski, Phyllis Skipka, Marianne Truskoski, Dar- lene Mochamer, Bonnie Ryan, Mary Romon, Joanna Kurz, Mr. Freeman. Second row: Diane Brown, Dolores Seay, Marian Evans, Pauline Ambrose, Rodney Ryan, Kum Scaefer, Kenneth Witteck, John Gibbons. Third row: Ronald Moody, Charles Allen, Thomas Turnball, William Corwin, James Langhorn, GeofTery Hallock, Robert Zem- bica. Fourth row: Paul Hotchkiss, Vincent Franzik, Eric O’Neil, Theodore Jasinski, Kenneth DeFriest, William Kar- lin. Absent: Carol Sabotka, Nicholas H. Cortney. First row: Leatrice Ludwig, Susan Syrewicz, Joanne Tysz, Lyde Demetiou, Vivian Stakenborghs, Joanne Michels, Janet Kruel, Carol Sherry, Jean Draper, Diane Bell. Second row: James Luther, George Chapman, Walter Ganko, Greg Bucholz, James Valek, Robert Vicsik, Vernet Lynch, Jesse Goodale, Glenn Evans. Third row: Kenneth Rausch, Gerald Mapes, Graig Demarest, Mark Stotsky, Frank Berry, John Preeg. Absent: Maryann Gembenski. Susan Dangelmaier, Victor Doroski, Martha Mollik, John Luce, Barry Sinclair, Sandra Rowse, Eva Robinson, John Radjeski, Marilyn Stepnoski. First row: Karen Petroccia, Florence Slovensky, Ellen Udell, Janet Robertson, Karen Penny, Jennifer Rollins, Dolores Drum, Diane Riley, Marjorie Ann Tuthill, Mar- jorie Horton, Jeanne Reyer, Rebecca Hilliker, Gina Sargent, Elizabeth Kovack. Second row: Edward Summar, Richard Warner, Joseph Ruthinowski, Walter Sieminski, Dennis Mueller, Peter Silva, Robert Hamilton, Barry Karlin, John Podlas, Frank Kost, Elmer Robinson, Dana Staib. Third row: Larry Conklin, Richard Wines, David Heather, Joseph Niewadomski. Absent: Sherri Ahlers, John Engelbosch, Fred Martz, Sallie Poudel. First row: Rita Liebert, Susan Harding, Carolyn Buccellato, Susan Conjella, Patricia Werner, Dorothy Smith, Barbera Liesegang, Beth Berdan, Jane Hay, Judy McCurdy. Second row: Joyce Zoltowski, Roberta Eisenman, Sandra Sadler, Janet Noy, Michaele Rowse, Joan Spano, Bernard Niecko, Robert MacDonald, Jimmy Everett, Newton Holman. Third row: Alex Washick, Allen Patterson, Henry Hallock, Albin O’Kula, Harry Brown, John Caffrey, Anthony Trubisz, John Smith. Fourth row: Ziggy Wilinski, Ulick Bell, Tony Pas- quale, Robert Keller, Mr. Sission. Absent: George Jarzom- bek, Patricia Bouchard, Laurence Reeve, Carol Vail. First row: Rita Sorup, Carol Kotun, Mary Hale, Betty Walker, Jeanne Michels, Martha Devall, Yvonne Langhorn, Barbara Sterzenbach, Margaret Andruski, Ruth Lorenz, Edith Harter, Eileen Hamill, Constance Loftus. Second row: Anthony Mujsce, Charles Chichanowicz, Michael Hepinstall, Michael Pelc, Gerhard Meglin, Robert Bokinz, Gary Min- nick, Lee Taylor, Jay Irish, Nathan Dayton, Mr. Walke. Third row: Richard Keller, George Cain, Douglas Conklin, Richard Pinta, Peter Murray, Charles De la Motte, Ernest Engelbosch. Absent: Dorothy Warner. George Owens. 59 Class of ’65 Sophomore Class Officers: Alex Baja, President; Linda Dunkirk, Vice-President; Sally Bergan, Secretary; Robert Dunkirk, Treas- urer. The Class of '65 started their high school career by taking first place at the annual Halloween Dance and successfully decorating the Christmas tree in the lobby. The Sophomore prom, “The Snowflake Twist,” was a huge success, proving that the Sophomores do have what it takes to be successful in their forthcoming years at R. H. S. 60 First row: Karen Horn, Sharon Polak, Joan Bartalomy, Patricia McGovern, Mary Anne Sheppard, Catherine Ray- nor, Beverly McGovern, Patty Mae Laird, Judy Wilkinson. Second row: Robert Widener, Robert Dunkirk, Louis Andruski, Lamar Gardner, John Buchak, Billy Joe Mc- Whorter, Edward Sittler, Joseph Randall, Raymond Atkins. Third row: Richard Anderson, Jerry Hubbard, Robert Walters, Randy Johnson, Mr. Robertson. Absent: Charlotte Webb, John Lamendola, Joseph Sodal. First row: Frances Brown. Judy Hochheiser, Margaret Shableski, Donna Fitzgerald, Joyce Barnes, Judith McCoy, Mary Turbush, Sandra Downs, Amy Pflum, Monica Staken- borghs, Irene Buczynski, Linda Peterson. Second row: Ronald Goodridge, Myron Young, Neal Wallack, Barry Barth, Leonard Koblyenski, John Hilgeman, Joseph Troyan, William Lucik, Charles Lapinski, Frank Ceckowski, Delores Taylor. Absent: Edward Molter, Dennis Thila, Lynn Skura, Michael Sherman, Joan Walters. 61 First row: Anna Czaplinski, Joann Fleischman, Barbara Schnoder, Pauline Roland, Carolyn Smith, Linda Berdon, Karen Berdan, Susan Jones, Lynda Pugsley, Betty Davis, Bonnie Menendez. Second row: Myron Harris, Bruce Stem, Dana Molisee, Howard Schoenwolf, Peter Jessen, Terry Hulse, Robert Blydenbergh, Roderick Warner, Albert Tes- ter, Douglas Staib. Third row: Lee Courtnay, Kenyon Tut- hill, William Bagley, Kenneth Bourgeois, Philip Okula, Michael Nilson, Dennis McKay, Mr. McKenna. First row: Jane Cunningham, Barbara Fleischman, Sandra Kosciusko, Catherine Robinson, Diane Crane, Elizabeth Johnson, Diana Bartunek, Lynn Bowden, Catherine Bendel, Melody Wills, Dorothy McKillop, Elizabeth Brown. Second row: Karen Hilliker, Carol Sisto, Sadie Williams, Evelyn McClure, Evelyn Harris, Phyllis Tinsley, Robert Hamilton, Michael Berezny, Joseph Binkis. Third row: Kenneth Rogers, Richard Jarzombek, James Teta, John Fleischman, LeRoy Knoch, William Cunningham, Alex Marcinowski, Paul Lavallee. Fourth row: Richard Block. Laurence Scud- der, Michael Arnaw, Gary Thilo, Joseph Cain, Mr. Askin. Absent: Margaret Carter, George Phillips, Fredrick Alex- 52 ander. First row: Carol Anderson, Kathleen Downs, Joan Bou- chard, Dorothy Antoun, Charlotte Wowak, Donna Randall, Rosemary Fioto, Candace Harris, Maryann Guyer. Second row: Arthur Milligan, Paul Kettrick, Donna Tuber, Jean Danielowich, Carol Sedgewich, Gwendalyn Mack, Jean Flagiello, Rose Cherry. Third row. Allen Mercurio, James Doroski, Donald Walsh, Donald Brandt. James Boyd, Alex- ander Gevinski. Fourth row: Mr. Stevens, Julius Ryll, Lin- coln Freese, Neil MacEachen, Vincent Villella, Brice Bucholz, James Downey. Absent: George Mack, Shirley Oliver, Walter Thomas, David Northridge, Charles Smith. 201 First row: Sharon Lupia, Ruth Keller, Diane McMahon, Patricia Cerrity, Brenda Claire, Mary Figurny, Felicia Downs, Constance Teta. Lauern Cains, Carol Winters, Susan Young. Second row: John Dana, Roman Fialkowshi, Victor Rifani, James Mazgulski. Dennis Tyska, Alfred Wojtuniak, Antoniette Zylniewicz. Sharon O’Rourke, Patricia Niksa, Weredith Sawyer. Third row: David Rozuhoski, Reed Mc- Donley, Cornelius Jackson, Hollis Johnson, William Blasko, Robert Quick, Warren Kappenberg, Walter Plax, Ralph Vail, Mr. Warner. Absent: Jerry Moore, Marion Surgot, Albert McCormick. 63 First row: Sally Bergen, Diane Frankel, Linda Dunkirk, Joel Yakaboski, Marguerite Moreno, Roberta Goodale, Bar- bara Klug, Karen Romanowski, Toni Tennenberg, Jeannette Zahra, JoAnn Kart, Therese Mercurio. Second row: Jen- nifer Michalowski, Barbara Danowski, Sue Menendez, Barry Mueller, Frank Tester, George Oberlander, David Cheshire, John Weidner, Leonard Makowski. Third row: Stephen Mc- Donley, Robert Harris, Richard Brody, Edward Jermusyk, Robert Fabb, Richard Janis, Richard Kowalski, Peter Troyan, Mr. E. M. Howes. Absent: Pamela Williamson, Raymond Repczynski. First row: Ruby Wilkinson, Codella Evans, Mary Barns, MaryAnn Polakiewicz, Delores Macksal, Bette Selsen, Carol Britt, Linda Walton, Irene Drake, Mary Leach, Esta Penny, Phylis Young. Second row: John Mayo, David Ward, Ed- ward Hulse, Joseph Celic, Alex Baja, Charles Lojko, William Bloxom, Edward Ruskowsky, George Perkins, James Hen- derson, Robert Stotsky. Absent: Edward Camaski, Richard Costa, Alfred Scrzypecki, Robert Szczepanik. 64 SPORTS __________________________________ ow places. At some points it runs slowly, while at other points it is far more active. In the same way, there is a great variation in the activity of students in the field of sports. Some students prefer less strenuous skills, others like a fast, rugged sport, and a third group may enjoy just being spec- tators. But each student is to some degree interested in sports. Football First row: Ziggy Wilenski, mgr., Ernest Brown, Ted Jasinski, Tom Zaloga, Jim Valek, Bill Teuber, John Roosa, Walt Miles, Jim Langhorn, Louis Gatz, Wayne Meyer, Stan Regula, Richie Ryll, Charles Botula, Ed Jermusyk, Bob Mosley, Chris Schmersal, Harry Brown. Second row: Coach McKillop, Jim Kane, Hollis Brannon, Tom Jackowski, John Luce, Jim Boardman, Richard Warner, Elmer Robinson, Myron Harris, Walt Sieminski, Tom Turnbull, Dennis Judd, George Perkins, Ed Ruskowski, Dan Willis, Harry Eversten, Henry Hallock, Ken Witteck, Ken Rogers, Ulick Bell, mgr. RIVERHEAD OPPONENT R.H.S. 19 EAST ISLIP 0 R.H.S. 19 AMITYVILLE 18 R.H.S. 25 H.H.HILLS 0 R.H.S. 13 SAYVILLE 26 R.H.S. 0 HARBORFIELDS 20 R.H.S. 40 COMMACK 6 R.H.S. 20 BABYLON 19 136 89 Climaxing a well-played season, which in- cluded nipping Amityville 20-19, a fine Blue Wave eleven upset favored Babylon by a 19-18 score to wind up a highly successful year with a 5-2 record. Junior end Bob Mosley was picked on the all- league squad by both the Long Island Press and Newsday. Seniors Charles Botula and Louis Gatz, along with Harry Brown, received honor- able mentions. Coach McKillop will have only eight letter- men, including three Sophomores, returning to service next fall. Nevertheless, it appears that the Blue Waves will be able to continue with another successful season. First row: Andre Kosinowski, Alfred Cucchiara, Tommy Senleski, Stanley Zambriski, Wayne Slovo- nik, Jerry Du Vail, Dennis Muller, Robert Stotsky, Jimmy Kane, Mike Downs, Coach Stewart. Second row: Eddie Hulse, Robert Widner, Philip Corwin, Richard Bullock, Alex Baja, Tony Deneseski, Butch McCormick, William Zeh, Joe Sodal, Larry Scudder, Arnold Brunskill, Jerry Sykes, Rudy Funn, Ziggy Wilinski. Third row: Louis Setek, Joe Miller, Lou Ondruski, Lenny Rempe, Peter Tryon, Edward Marcinowski, Joe Ellwood, Mike Marcowski, Dana Molisee, Ricky Peters, Jerry Moll, William Fedun, John Fleishman. Alfred Skyrpecki, Barry Barth. First row: Ronald Goodridge, Alvin Brown, Vernon Lynch, Robert Jackson, Lenny Kobylenski. Pete Silva. Coach Richard Pinta, Albert Seay. Second row: Randy Johnson, Gilhooley. Cross Country The perennial champs in the league, as well as the county, have done it again. Co-captains Alvin Brown and Robert Jackson led the team to an undefeated season. They won their fourth consecutive league title and also the Section Eleven championship. The boys also placed fourth in the annual state meet. With four out of seven varsity harriers returning. Coach Gilhooley will have a good nucleus for next year’s team. Co-capts. Robert Jackson, Alvin Brown 68 First row: Alan Perkowski, Jerry Morris, Larry Brown, Mike Shaffran. Second row: Marty Bloom, David Anderson, Billy Mott, Willie Collier, Willie Trent. Third row: Bill Lusik, Robert Hamilton, Carl Janlewicz, John Hale, Irving Mack. Alfred Mack mgr. Tony Trubis7 Kenny Kirschner Barry Barth Teddy Jasinski Bob Doyle Coach Daniello Pat Doyle Bill Corwin Richie Ryll Ernie Brown James Langhorn Vinny Villella Despite a lack of veteran players, this season’s Blue Wave hoopsters compiled an 8-7 record. Our one bright spot came in the person of Senior, Kenny Kischner. Ken scored 394 points during the season, 41 of them in one game, establishing new school records in both departments. Richie Ryll and Richard Brown are also graduating this June, leaving three openings for next season. Coach Daniello has 6'4 Barry Barth, 6'2 Teddy Jasinski, Tony Trubisz, and backmen Vinny Villella and James Langhorn to round out his top five next year. Captain: Ken Kirschner First row: Jerry Duvall, Marty Bloom, Jerry Bums, Henry Hob- son, George Moore, Robert Fabb, Richard Jarzombek, Julie Ryll, James Mazgulski, William Kane. Second row: Coach Charles Van Slyke, Larry Scudder, Wayne Boyd, William Keller, Joseph Miller, Edward Jermujyk, Lenny Rempe, David Northridge, Lee Gray, Lincoln Fresee, Assistant Coach Ronald Elsis. Basketball tet U - • £ V. || V % « M 1 - i First row: Coach Walt Stewart, Alvin Brown, Willie Trent, Second row: Ricky Brody, Jerry Sykes, Neil Jackson, John Bill Mott, Herbie Trent, Wayne Holman, John Mayo, Alex Preeg, Myron Harris, Jack Carbone, Henry Pace. Janelowich. Third row: Newton Holman, manager, Jim Peterson, John Luce, Tony Musjce, Lanny Tuthill, Walt Miles, Bob Atkinson. Wrestling First row: Coach Stewart, Carl Janlewicz, Rudy Funn, Charles Chicanowich, Elmer Robinson, Warren Kap- penburg, David Anderson, Barry Meuller, Larry Brown. Second row: Dennis Thilo, Richard Jannis, Brice Buch- olz, Neal Wallach, A1 Cucchiara, George Oberlander, Eld Simandi, Willy Clemens, A1 Mack. Third row: Ziggy Wilinski, manager, Roosevelt Szkes, John Shaffer, Joe Sodal, Phil Corwin, Larry Sturm, Greg Bucholz, Hollis Johnson, Bill Bagley. Pace We have reason to be proud of our wrestlers this year; for the first time they won a league and county championship. Wrestling began in 1936, but it has taken this long to win a team trophy. Senior co-cap- tains Walter Miles and Henry Pace and Junior Bill Karlin copped both league and county individual ti- tles. Alvin Brown and Freshman Wayne Holman also gained league wins. Walter Miles was awarded the Henry A. Kittle Award at the county tournament. This trophy is awarded to the outstanding wrestler of the tourna- ment. Miles is the first Riverhead matman to receive this award. Coach Stewart will lose three Seniors besides Miles, Pace, and Brown. They are Bob Atkinson, Jack Car- bone, and Lanny Tuthill. The J. V. depth should be ample to fill this gap. Co-captains and Coach look over their awards Track First row: Coach Gilhooley, M. Harris, G. Perkins, D. Buzohoski, B. Mosley, P. Silva, C. Garrow, K. Rogers, D. Willis, G. King, J. Peterson, D. Mueller, J. Boardman, C. Botula, H. Brannon, G. Hallock. Second row: R. Pinta, C. Janlewicz, R. Filakowski, J. Meglin, R. Szcze- panik, T. Mujsce, C. Schmersal, T. Zaloga, J. Langhorn, C. Smith, J. Newman, R. Goodridge, M. Grant. J. Luther, R. Stotsky, N. McDonald, E. Brown. Third row: J. Luce, B. Dunkirk, J. Smith, A. Cuccharia, J. Walker, L. Freese, L. Scudder, M. Bloom, A. Braunskill, L. Koby- lenski, J. Sodal, R. O’Neil, J. Caffrey, V. Nelson, A. Brown. Fourth row: A. Milligan, mgr., J. Teffer, B. Lusik, B. Jackson, D. Judd, V. Lynch, J. Seymore, P. Troyan, E. Ruskowski, K. Kirschner, A. Zaleski, W. Berne, E. Hulse. Fifth row: G. Chapman, B. Buczynski, R. Johnson, M. Hepinstall. co-captains: Ernest Brown, Chris Schmersal, Raymond Mayo nn Baseball The 1962 baseball team compiled a commendable record. This year’s team had all nine starters returning. Sluggers Richard and Harry Brown, along with home run king Walter Miles, led the hitters. Richard Ryll’s fielding was essential. Coach Daniello’s powerhouse nine did their best this season to place Riverhead far ahead in their baseball league. Kneeling: Tony Trubisz, Bobby Fabb, Richard Ryll, Harry Brown, Billy Karlin, Wait Miles, John Lamendola, Graig Demarest. Standing: Ricky Brody, Rodney Warner, Dennis McKay, Walter Siemienski, Eddie Jermusyk, Dennis Tyska, Edward Sittler, Mgr., Coach Daniello. Coach Conklin, Jesse Goodale, John Preeg, Larry Reeve, Bill Northridge, Maurice Goldman Guy Nicosia, Paul Frankel. Flying through the air, with a racket It’s your turn, Jesse Returning to fill the gap left by graduating seniors, Joe Skipka and John Preeg had their work cut out for them in the singles division. Larry Reeve and Jesse Goodale handled one of the doubles matches. Riverhead’s tennis team was as powerful as usual and continued to be a threat under their new coach Mr. Robert Conklin. 77 Cheerleaders VARSITY Absent: Margaret Doroski Fite-tcam-Fite! JUNIOR VARSITY Kathy Downs Absent: Susan Young First row: J. Conklin, T. Sieminski, J. Jacobs, L. Muller. Second row: C. Goodale, D. Barth, C. Gevinski, B. Tom- aszewski, M. Tuthill, P. O'Kula. Girls’ Leaders’ Club The purpose of the Leaders Club is to provide lead- ership and service and to encourage interest in sports- manship. During the school year this group worked together to provide managers and referees for all the girls’ extra- curricular activities. President, Bonnie Tomaszewski, conducts one of the G.L.C. meetings. First row: B. Giles, J. Bloss, J. Stakey, D. Barth, C. Goodalc. L. Mulier, B. Tomaszewski, G. Sargent, L. Toscano. Second row: C. Bendle, A. Czaplinski, S. Syrewicz, D. Seay, M. Hale, D. Smith, C. Buccellato, I. RafTel, K. Berdan, M. Turbish, B. Rvan. P. Rowland. Third row: G. Mack, M. Figumy, J. Danielowich, S. Downs, L. Gains, B. Davis, J. Gibson, C. Gevinski, M. Tuthill, J. Conklin, P. Ambrose, B. Claire, C. Raynor, L. Berdan, I. Burzynski. Some fast action at the goal! Heads up! Soccer One of the popular autumn sports is Soccer. This year many of the girls found it difficult to make the honor teams because the competition was so keen. Those few who did make the honor teams had an enjoyable time playing in the many “scrimmages.” FIRST HONOR TEAM 81 First row: J. Bloss, L. Toscano, L. Muller, M. Figumy. Second row: J. Stakey, B. Tomaszewski, C. Goodale, J. Conklin. First row: T. Sieminski, D. Barth, C. Goodale, L. Toscano, Second row: S. Saxtein, S. Conjella, K. Keller, C. Gevinski, L. Muller, W. Wiswell, J. Jacobs, J. Kobylenski, S. Ramocki, M. Tuthill, J. Tysz, J. Robertson, M. Andruski, P. Ambrose, B. Tomaszewski, J. Stakey, P. O’Kula. R. Eisenman, E. Johnson, J. Zoltowski, M. Stepnowski, L. Gains, G. Mack, E. Cucchiara. Hockey A familiar sight in autumn at R.H.S. is the girls’ hockey team at practice. The first honor team, com- posed of fifteen members, went to Westhampton Beach for the Annual Hockey Sportsday event. Although our team did not win any of the games, they certainly proved their ability and sportsmanship. 82 FIRST HONOR TEAM First Row: S. Ramocki, T. Sieminski, C. Goodale, L. Toscano. J. Jacobs. Second row: J. Stakey, M. Tuthill, K. Keller, P. O’Kula. C. Gevinski, M. Stepnoski. SECOND HONOR TEAM First row: B. Giles, C. Goodale, L. Toscano, L. Muller, G. Haf- ford, B. Norwood, M. Downs, D. Walker, D. Barth. Second row: E. Johnson, M. Figurny, L. Turbish, D. Smith, J. Tysz, K. Keller, G. Sargent, C. Buccellato, J. Conklin. M. Guyer, E. Cucchiara. Third row: C. Raynor, J. Danielowich, C. Robinson, K. Downs, J. Kart, E. Penny, D. Bartunek, R. Keller, G. Mack, S. Bergen, A. Czaplinski. Basketball Basketball is a fast-moving game which is enjoyed by many girls. Those girls who were selected for the honor teams had the opportunity to play in the Annual Sportsday at Southampton on March 2. FIRST HONOR TEAM First row: E. Cucchiara, L. Muller, M. Downs, L. Toscano. Sec- ond ; ow: C. Goodale, D. Smith, D. Barth, B. Norwood. 84 C. Robinson, J. Kruel, B. Ryan, G. Sargent, A. Czaplinski. M. Guyer, M. Doroski, K. Buccellato, B. Claire, J. Bloss. Third row: M. Beaver, G. Mack, R. Eisenman, J. Draper, L. Gains, S. Sadler, M. Tuthill, J. Conklin, P. Ambrose, J. Tysz, D. Riley, K. Petroccia. During the winter months, many girls look forward to Volleyball. The cooperation from all the team mem- bers, and following the rules enables the girls to play a good, keen game, enjoyable to all, and also to practice good sportsmanship. This teamwork was displayed by our first honor team in the Annual Sportsday at East Hampton where we won six out of eight games against strong opposition. I TEAM First row: L. Claire, D. Barth, J. Stakey, B. Giles. M. Downs, D. Hallet, G. Hafford, B. Norwood, J. Jacobs, T. Sieminski, D. Hackert, E. Cucchiara, C. Goodale, L. Muller. Second row: J. Danielowich, M. Figurny, L. Berdan, E. Penny, Volleyball HONOR First row: T. Sieminski. L. Muller, L. Claire. Second row: C. Goodale, B. Giles, J. Jacobs, J. Stakey. 85 Spring 86 ACTIVITIES fleets ar image of the bank on either side. This reflection show: what the banks are like. In the same way, the activities chosen by a studen reflect the areas of his interest. Since activities art those courses not required in the school curriculum the selections chosen by an individual reflect his rea personality. 87 MAJORETTES First row: Phyllis Skipka, Virgie Funn, Frederica Mayo, Nancy Tucker, Marilyn Stepnoski. Second row: Martha DuVall, Exenia Cucchiara, Margaret Andruski. 88 Band The Band, under the direction of Mr. Hovey, has had another successful year. The Band and the majorettes perform at the football games and at many class assemblies. Their annual Spring Concert was held on March 21. In April, the Band competed with other schools in the New York State School Music Association Festival. Orchestra SENIORS First row: Georgette Case, Nancy Jones, Charlene Evertsen, Carol Goodale, Barbara Hong, Susan Schmersal, Jeanette Zdonowicz. Second row: Paul Frankel, Bonnie Tomaszewski, Susan Ramocki, Maurice Goldman, Patricia Okula, Jane Stakey, Carll Austin. Third row: Stanley Regula, Henry Pace, Buddy Evertsen. 90 Under the leadership of Mr. MacDonald, the Orches- tra has performed many successful assemblies. The Christmas Program, the Spring Concert, and Gradua- tion are a few of their many performances. Charlene Evertsen and Carol Goodale Choir CHORAL TEENS First row: Charlene Evertsen, accompianist. Second row: Noel GoQdale, Wendy Wiswell, Sue Ramocki, Judy Conklin, Sandy Sadler, Polly Sawyer. Third row: Guy Nicosia, George King, Larry Reeve, LeRoy Knoch, Larry Lang. 92 • -.— — - The Choir, under the leadership of Mr. Mac- Donald, performs at the Spring Concert, the Christmas Program, and Graduation. The Cho- ral Teens, representing the entire Choir, enjoy performing for the various clubs and organi- zations in the Riverhead area. Each year, some members of the Choir are picked to represent Riverhead High School in the All-State Music Festival. This year, Susan Ramocki was selected to participate in the choir at the All-Eastern Mu- sic Conference in Atlantic City. 93 National Honor Society First row: Jane Stakey, Lorraine Dolega, Constance Czelatka, Dolores Drum, Marilyn Beaver, Marjorie Tuthill, Susan Saxtein, Jean Draper, Roberta Eisenman, Susan Schmersal. Second row: Carol Goodale, Hollis Brannon, David Doughty, Charles de la Motte, Paul Frankel, Timothy Holls, Anthony Mujsce, William Mason, Richard Wines, Charles Lawrence, Jesse Goodale, Lee Taylor, Victor Doroski, Judy Conklin, Bonnie Tomaszewski, Mr. Diamond. Missing: Patricia O'Kula, Susan Ramocki. The Riverhead Chapter of the National Honor Society, consisting of twenty- seven members, with Mr. Diamond as the advisor, showed much success in their two projects of the year. Their High School—College Get-Together gave the college-bound students a general idea of what is expected of them in their future years of study. Their second project was tutoring sixth-grade students deficient in reading skills. With these two projects and their usual duty of making up the school honor roll, along with the annual orientation and induc- tion programs, the N. H. S. put forth their qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. 94 General Organization The General Organization, now in its second year, has held many successful dances after both football and basketball games. There were two outstanding dances sponsored by the G. O. this year. These dances featured Mel Mahana, a Philadelphia disc-jockey. In the spring a campaign, followed by the election of next year’s executive officers, was held. With these fine officers, Riverhead High School’s General Organ- ization is sure of a successful future. First row: Linda Dunkirk, Thomas Zaloga, Charles de la Motte, Goerge King, Susan Ramocki, Jean Draper, Marjorie Tuthill, Esta Penny. Second row: Harry Brown, Charles Botula, Christ- opher Schmcrsal, Melody Wells, Amy Pflum. Karen Horn, Bon nie Norwood, Bill Teuber, Mary Ann Truskowski, George Chap man, Lenny Hefter. 95 Latin Club LATIN CLUB II , , _ First row: Linda Berdan, Patricia Niksa, Felicia Downs, Barbara lotte Wowak, Mr. Diamond. Third row: John Buchak, James Fleischman, Sally Bergan, Melody Wells. Dottie Antoun, Susan Ma .gulski, William Bloxom, John Lamendola, Joseph Celic, Young, Roderick Warner. Second Row: Pamela Williamson, Ruth Nick Courtney, Ralph Vail, Vincent Villela, John Hilgeman. Keller, Bargaret Shableski, Meredith Sawyer, Barbara Danow- Fourth row: Dennis McKay, James Teta, Edward Sittler, Joseph ski, Pauline Roland, Carol Winters, Mary-Beth Leech, Char- Sodal, Albert Testa, David Northridge, Geoffery Hallock, Donald Brandt. Under the leadership of Mr. Diamond, the Latin Club Students continue their study of the fundamentals of Latin which enable them to maintain a clearer understanding of the English language. The students also learn the works of Caesar and Cicero, and through these works they learn the philosophies of these two great Romans. LATIN CLUB III First row: Judy Conklin, Marilyn Beaver, Roberta Eisenman, Susan Condjella, Diane Riley, Susan Sextein, Jesse Goodale, Mr. Diamond. Second row: Carol Gevinski, Janet Kruel, Naiomi Shapiro, Margaret Meehan, Jean Draper, John Radjeski, Ronald Moody. Third row: Albert Seay, Larry Conklin, Richard Diem, Anthony Pasquale, Rodney Ryan, Walter Ganko, Victor Doroski, Richard Wines, Robert Zemlicka. French Club OFFICERS First row: Kenny Tuthill, Monica Strakenborghs, Margaret Doroska, Robert Eisenman, Susan Harding, Jeanne Draper, Barry Barth. Second row: Wendy Kart, Marjorie Tuthill, Jane Stakey, Diana Bartunek, Marlene Frohlich, Gayle Hafford, Bonnie Tomaszewski, Martha Mollik. Third row: Julius Ryll, Charles de la Motte, Amy Pflum, Billy Teuber, Charlene Ever- sten, Bobby Fabb, Hollis Brannon, Tommy Zaloga. Fourth row: Mr. Stevens, Bob Brody, George Sandberg, Lenny Hefter, John Roosa, Paul Frankel, Elizabeth Bugdin, Judy Leavitt, Frances Tinsley, Richard Mersereau. Under the direction of Mr. Stevens and Mrs. Miller, the students concentrate more on the comprehension of French than the reading and writing of it. A trip to the United Nations and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Mardi Gras Ball, and the annual French Club picnic, highlight the year. 97 FRENCH I First row: Theresa Mercurio, Roberta Goodale, Dianne McGovern, Esta Penny, Irene Drake, Monica Staken- borghs, Cathy Robinson, Sady Williams, Kathy Keller, Phyllis Skipka, Irene Raffel, Dorothy Smith, Sandra Sadler, Margaret Doroski, Roberta Eisenman, Mrs. Miller. Second row: Walter Plax, Warren Kappenberg, Lee Courteney, Bruce Stem, Susan Saxtein, Susan Dangclmaier, Sandra Downs. Susan Jones, Susan Harding, Janet Robertson, Joanne DeFriest, Donna Teuber, Susan Condjella, Joanne Tysz, Jeanne Draper. Third row: Larry Scudder, Robert Quick, Doub Staib, Robert Walters, James Hubbard, John Preeg, Myron Harris, Fred Martz, Janet Kruel, Rita Licbert, David Ward, Ken Tuthill, Jane Gibson. Fourth row: Barry Barth, Alex Baja, Brice Bucholtz, Richard Diem, Don- ald Walsh, Leonard Makowski, Robert Wallace, Robert Hamilton, Dennis Judd, Larry Lang, Frank Kost, John Luce, David Cheshire, Joseph Niewadomski, Patricia McGovern. Kneeling: Alfred Skrzvpecki, Dana Molisee. Mull FRENCH II First row: Jane Stakey, Karen Horn, Judy Hochheiser, Bonnie Ryan, Diane Frankel, Barbara Klug, Wendy Wiswell, Diane Brown, Charles de la Motte, Mr. Stevens.'Second row: Victor Bifani, Diane Hackert, Charlene Evertsen, Sue Menendez, Mar- garet Carter, Jennifer Rollins, Margaret Andruski, Martha Mol- lik, Susan Schmersal, Carol Sedgewick, Patricia Werner, Lynn qq Bowden. Third row: James Kane, Raymond Atkins, Bonnie Menendez, Amy Pflum, Karen Hilliker, Janet Noy, Joan Bou- chard, Sharon Lupia, JoAnn Kart, Sharon Hackal. Fourth row: Kenneth Bourgeois, Richard Brody, Thomas Turnbull, Diana Bartunek, William Teuber, Margie Horton, Michael Sherman, Charles Lojko, Barry Karlin, Ziggy Wilinski, Gerald Mapes, Peter Silva, Julius Ryll. FRENCH II First row: Marilyn Stcpnowski, Joanne Michaels, Jean Michaels, Karen Petrocia, Judy Leavitt, Elizabeth Kovach, Elizabeth Bug- din, Francis Tinsley, Mr. Stevens. Second row: Bob Doyle, Rich- ard Ryll, Bob Brody. George Sandberg, Lenny Hefter, John Roosa, Paul Frankel, Peter Murray, Richard Mersereau, Rein- hard Huber. Absent: John Caffrey, Paul Hotchkiss. Jerry Meglin, Pat Mensching, Lee Taylor. First row: Susan Sabol, Edith Harter, Marguerite Meeham, Nancy Jones, Marianne Truskoski, Marilyn Wienski, Louise Toscano. Mr. Stevens. Second row: Marjorie Tuthill, Susan Ramocki, Marlene Frolich, Jeanette Zdonowicz, Gayle Hafford, Bonnie Tomaszewski, Ulick Bell, Neal Wallach, Alex Janelwicz, 99 Hollis Brannon. Third row: Dottie Me Killop, Wendy Kart, Carolyn Smith, Barbara Schroder, Lorraine Dolega. Bob Fabb, Neuton Homan, John Smith, Alan Patterson, Anthony Mujsce. James Boardman. Fourth row: Nathan Dayton, John Dana, Roman Fialowski, Robert Szczepanik, Leroy Knoch, Charles Botula, David Heather, Joe Ruthinowski, George Chapman, Eddie Jermusyk, Glenn Evans, Craig Demerest, Alex Washick, Lincoln Freese. First row: Linda Pugsley, Linda Walton, Anna Czaplinska, Toni Zylncwicz, Delores Macksel, Charlotte Webb, Jeanne Michels, Rita Liebert, Mrs. Unkelback. Second Row: Margaret Doroski, JoAnn Tysz, JoAnn Kurg, Mary Ann Truskoski, Diane Bell, Elizabeth Bugdin, Lynn Muller, JoAnne Krajewski, Roberta Eisenman, Margaret Andruski. Third row: Marilyn Beaver, Martha DeVall, Pauline Ambrose, Jean Draper, JoAnn Michels, Naiomi Shapero, Dianne Tuck, Sadie Williams, Kathy Robinson, Molly Carter, Joyce Zoltowski, MaryAnn Figurny, Margie Horton, Margie Tuthill, Pat Werner, Jean Danielowich. Absent: Monica Stakenborghs, MaryAnn Fafinski, Eileen Hamill, Judy Brown, Virgie Funn, Diane Riley, Susan Syrewicz. Library Club The Library Club members, under the leadership of Mrs. Unkelbach, have become an asset to the student body. Circulating books, overdue notices, and shelving books are a few of their many services. In May, the four-year members Joanne Krajewski and Lynn Muller were treated to a Broadway play in New York City. 100 First row: Virgie Funn, Fred Alexander, Carol Pierro. Second row: Nat White, Kevin Schaffer, Shirley Gallo, Albie O’Kula, Bill Bagley, Mr. Mason. DECA These members of the Distributive Education Clubs of America successfully operate a refresh- ment stand in the fall, for the spectators at the football games. On February 26, some D.E.C.A. members were in a contest in which many schools participated. The Contestants had to enter an ad layout or dis- play, or give a public speech or sales demonstration. The winners of this All-County contest were then eligible for the All-State contest. Through the D.E.C.A., students obtain a greater knowledge and understanding of business admin- istration. Nurses’ Club First row: B. Ryan, P. Niksa. B. Danowski, R. Goodale. E. Cuc- chiara, E. Trent, D. Teuber, J. Brown, M. Hale, J. Barnes, D. Taylor, S. Harding. Second row: L. Peterson, M. Evans, P. Am- brose, M. DeFiore, M. Carter. D. Seay, V. Funn, J. DeFriest, J. Zoltowski, M. Moreno. J. Gibson. Third row: M. Turbush. E. Robinson, D. Walker, M. Guyer, B. Sterzenbach, M. Devall, N. Jones, B. Giles, C. Sisto, B. Walker, D. Mahon, Mrs. Philp. Fourth row: E. Johnson, M. Roman, C. Loftus, J. Me Curdy, N. Shapiro, S. Sabol, M. Horton, L. Bowden. C. Evans, B. Claire, R. Wilkinson. Audio Visual First row: Warren Kappenburg, Mark Stotsky, Philip O’Kula, Jerry Lupia. Second row: Mr. Beaver, Jerry Mainer, David Doughty, Richard Anderson, Richard Gibbons, Jerry Meglin. Press Club First row: Pat O’Kula, Polly Sawyer. Diane Hackert, Charlene Evertsen, Marilyn Beaver, Bonnie Tomaszewski, Jane Kozerski, Carol Vail, Mr. Abrams. Second row: Bill Mason, Mary Ann DeFiore, Susan Saxtein, Louise Toscano, Mary Beth Leach, Charlotte Webb, Margaret Andruski, Linda Berdan. Third row: Sallie Poudel, Judy Conklin, Judy Hochkeiser, Susan Sabol, Carol Sedgewick, Barbara Klug. Fourth row: Richard Ryll, Eddy Walsh, Maurice Goldman, Neil Wallach, Bob Brody, Bob Atkinson, John Hilgeman. The Press Club has worked long and hard to give to Riverhead High a good newspaper. Under the super- vision of Mr. Abrams the faculty advisor, and Bill Mason editor-in-chief, the members have proved that they are able to produce an educational paper. The Blue and White belongs to the Riverhead Chap- ter of the Quill and Scroll Society—a national honor society for school newspapers and yearbooks. Members of the Quill and Scroll Society First row: Jean Bioss, Pat Mensching, Mary Ann DeFiore, Diane Barth, Lynn Muller, Bob Brody, Bob Atkinson. Second row: Judy Leavitt, Susan Schmersal, Lorraine Dolega, Nancy Avram, Connie Czelatka. Third row: Francis Tinsley, Rita Wivchar, Dottie Tressler, Jane Stakey, Joanne Krajewski. Yearbook Staff We feel that the 1963 yearbook is an exceptionally good yearbook because we have combined our indi- vidual ideas and talents to make it so. Under the direction of Mr. Beaver our chief advisor, and Jane Stakey the editor, we have worked long and hard to present to you, the 1963 yearbook with our version of the relationship between the river and student life. 104 CURRICULUM some places it runs wide but shallow; in others it is narrow but deep. The courses at Riverhead high school are comparable to a river. While some are very general and not too demanding, others are more specialized and require a greater amount of skill. Thus the less ambitious students head for the wide part of the river where they can find “easy sailing”, while the students who wish to make the best of their lives will choose the harder courses, to prepare themselves for the future. A part of the junior English program is analyzing newspapers. English To further his knowledge, each student must first gain command of the English language—the basis of all his endeavors—for a good understanding of the English language is necessary in all walks of life. To help him achieve this goal, the English department of Riverhead High offers the students a solid course in grammar and literature. A reading record is kept by all high school students. The Elizabethan theater is studied in both sophomore and senior English classes. , 1 ? Gvd.As Soo.ce tVicme h rwiV ailo° The main project of the senior year is writing a source theme. L'ART EN FRANCE The posters in the French classroom help the students become acquainted with the famous landmarks in France. Magazines and newspapers printed in French are avail- able for French students to read and study. French One cannot fully understand the personality of a Frenchman without knowing the background of France, itself. In the French classes, students study the history of France as well as the language. With this knowledge, French students become better acquainted with the French way of life. Latin When learning the fundamentals of Latin, the stu- dents become better acquainted with the English language—for the basis of Latin is the basis of sixty percent of our English vocabulary. In Latin, the stu- dents learn not only the Latin language, but they also are introduced to Roman prose, history and politics. Second-year Latin students translate Caesar’s Com- The Roman Empire is recreated every year in the mentaries on the Gallic Wars. Latin classes. 109 X- 32 Math f3G 3sa -+3 x In a scientific age, numbers play an important part in everyone’s daily life. To help the stu- dents prepare themselves for this scientific age, Riverhead High School in the past few years has broadened its math curriculum to an ex- tremely advanced program. Each student has the chance to get as good a math background as possible. Working with “unkowns” gives the algebra students an opportunity to develop their minds for higher mathematics. In plane geometry, students learn constructions on a plane. One of the main topics of Math 11 is working with the functions of angles. An introduction to zoology as well as botany is given in the biology course in high school. Science Science is as much a part in our daily lives as it is for the progress of America. The diversified science courses offered at Riverhead High School broadens the stu- dent’s knowledge and understanding of the world about him. Through classroom discussions and laboratory experiments, the students are given the opportunity to explore the various fields of science. Something new has been added—The chemistry and physics classes use an overhead projector to help them with their notetaking. 112 The slide rule and periodic chart of elements in chem- istry are valuable tools. Comprehensive Science students receive a general les- son on the uses of a microscope. 113 The proudness of every high school student of his American heritage is heightened in the American History course. Students in World History learn of the auT ent con- cepts of the globe developed through the ages. Social Studies To make the world we live in more prosperous and peaceful, students of World History, American History, and Psychology learn the mistakes and victories of our forefathers and analyze the problems of today. Through their studies of history and psychology, these students are able to work out their own problems and become better citizens. Business As business students graduate into the business world, they find that the knowl- edge they acquired from the various business and secretarial courses in Riverhead High School helps them to find the perfect career. Success doesn’t happen overnight. To obtain a perfect career, many hours of study must be put forth, and a good appearance, friendly attitude, and a willingness to work are the main characteristics of a successful business student. Shorthand and typing are the main essentials in the business world. Art Because art is necessary in all walks of life, the Riverhead High School Art Department consists of all types of art instructions. Whether a student prefers a general knowledge of drawing or a specific knowledge of one field of art, the opportunity is opened to them with the help and guidance of Miss Bruno. 116 One of the projects in art this year was the working with paper machet. All the basic fundamentals are put together to pro- duce a good painting. Many different recipes are tested and discussed in homemaking class. Home Economics Homemaking students learn how to provide their Though they may attend college or pursue business future families with the Basic Seven in daily meals. careers, the majority of girls in high school are destined to become homemakers. Riverhead High’s economics program prepares these girls for their future tasks— sewing, cooking, and child care. Riverhead High School also offers the boys an economics program. Here the future fathers, husbands, and bachelors learn the fun- damentals of cooking and sewing. Homemaking students learn the basic skills in sewing. Driver Education Correct driving form and habits are necessary to be a good driver. Newspaper articles pertaining to any phase of driving are collected by driver training students. Today more and more students are driving to school. Riverhead High School offers these and others a course in driver training. Here pupils not only learn the rules of the road and traffic safety, but also obtain good driving habits which are necessary to become a truly good driver. Driver training pupils also study the mechanics of a car. 118 Industrial Arts A course in electronics enables the boys to build their own electrical units. In Riverhead High, boys can become better acquainted with the fundamentals of both wood and metal work. These boys are allowed to utilize their natural abilities in constructive work and in addition learn the proper care and usage of the tools of the trade. These courses are beneficial to both the future household handymen and those who may want to enter into one of these trades. Many skills are obtained in both the metal and wood shops. EDWARDS BROTHERS. INC. Am AfW. Michigan 119 120