Schreiber High School - Port Light Yearbook (Port Washington, NY)

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President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisor ...... James Hazard Nancy Swift Betty Duncan Clinton Schmeig Mr. W. Merrill circle The Circle is the Port Washington High School chapter of the National Honor Society. Membership in this club is based upon scholarship, leadership, service and character. All students are on a point system. Students may become members of Circle after acquiring one hundred points, earned by the combined, points given in scholarship and extra-curricular activity. To be in Circle is thought to be the highest honor that a student may attain in his high school life. Circle, primarily a social club, meets once a month in the eve- ning. It is the one club privileged to have its meetings at night. After completing the necessary business to keep the club run- ning smoothly, the monthly meetings are given over to social activities and general relaxation; pingpong and such games as brain fever and charades are played. Following these activi- ties delicious refreshments are usually served. Twice a year meetings are devoted to the initiating of new members into the club at impressive, candlelight ceremonies. This year the club had a membership of approximately forty students. Every year at the graduation exercises, a silver cup is awarded by the Circle to the high school pupil who has attained the highest scholastic average for the school year. Under the very able guidance of Mr. Merrill, as faculty ad- visor, this year the club has been very successful with the leader- ship of President James Hazard, Vice-President Nancy Swift, Secretary Betty Duncan, and Treasurer Clinton Schmieg. 28

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PORT WEEKLY Associato Editors The Port Weekly under its editor-in-chief Emily Pickett had an excellent year. Assisted by the associate editors Eudora Griffiths. Pat McGrady, Joan Warden, and Clint Schmieg, the paper turned out fifteen issues for the student body. Members on the editorial board included Marilyn Lyons and Fred Duell who handled the news; Paddy Fried, feature editor; and Kathe Quarck who ran the copy desk. Jack Savidge and Joe DeMarco took care of the advertising and business end of the paper. A great deal of credit for the success of the paper should go to Mr. Kezar whose efforts and advice helped make The Port Weekly the success it was. In addition to being faculty advisor of the paper, he also taught the journalism class, a regular half- year course where the principles of newspaper work were taught. The journalism class contributed much time and material to the paper. The members of The Port Weekly experienced all the thrills and opportunities that are connected with the management and running of a newspaper. They attended press conferences at Columbia University and the Nassau Press Association meeting at Adelphi. Some of the lucky members attended the state con- ference at New York University. A number of the staff had the opportunity to see how papers are actually printed and the many proc- esses that are connected with the setting up of the draft through the finished product. Reading copy at the printers and making dummy sheets all became systematical to many of the students interested in making some phase of journalism their life's voca- Mr. C. Kezar, Emily Pickett tion. 27 CLINTON SCHMIEG

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celerity Celerity signifies school service and this year, as in the past, the Celerity has more than lived up to its motto. In October, the Celerity gave its annual tea for the Sophomore girls, to acquaint them with the many and varied school activities. The Celerity members gave short talks explaining the require- ments and other details of the school clubs. In December, the Celerity decorated and filled baskets to be given by the Village Welfare to needy families in Port Washington. The Lonely Hearts Hen Hop was given by the club in February, and it was a huge success. Those present were enter- tained by the music of Bucky Walker and his orchestra. The pro- ceeds of the dance were given to the Community Chest. At many of the school plays and other activities. Celerity girls were always present to usher. The girls ushered at the Port Washington Play Troupe's production of Alice in Wonderland, at graduation, and at several concerts given by the various societies of Port Washington. For the first half of the year the club was led by Joy Occhipinti as President, Dorothy Brandon as Vice-President, Nancy Swift as Secretary, and Dorothy Eastman as Treasurer. In January, Susan Wing was elected President and Susan Wurtz, Treasurer. Under all the officers the duties of the club were carried on very successfully and very well. Mrs. Corson gave her expert advice as faculty advisor. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Former Officers Advisor Susan Wing Dorothy Brandon Nancy Swift Susan Wurtz Joy Occhipint Dorothy Eastman Mrs. Forrest Corson 29