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

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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

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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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President Vice-President Secretary-Treasuer Advisor Joseph Marra Wallace Hyde James Hazard Mr. E. Ehre f ratry The Fratry this year accomplished many activities of which it can feel proud. Responsible for this success were our faculty advisor, Doc” Ehre, and our capable officers: President Joe Marra, Vice-President Wally Hyde, and Secretary-Treasurer Jim Hazard. We started our yearly activities assigning Fratry men to various jobs. First the program committee was set up, whose job it was to purchase the programs, sell the advertising space, print the programs, and finally sell them at the football and basketball games. Those on this committee were: Charlie Moshier, Ozzie Olstad, Mike McCormick, Tom Brown, A1 Pizzara, Joe Marra, Paul Pennetti, Rowdy Ballard, and Stewart Jones. At Christmas time we sponsored a party for all the children in the parochial and public schools. They were shown a movie and given ice-cream. This activity provided the most fun for us. Another project of the Fratry was that of selling pepsi-cola, hot dogs, popcorn, candy and potato chips at the games. The follow- ing fellows did the work: Wimpy Hazard, Wally Hyde, Dick Sheil, Bob Millar, Nick Teta, Aldo Muratore, Ed Mallon, Charlie Moshier, Bob Buchanan, Don Bell, Jay De Bow, Bart Cosolito, and Jack Savidge—the business-minded director. At the Interclass Plays the Fratry trophy was presented for the best acting, and the Fratry Sportsmanship trophy was awarded on graduation night. The Fratry also sponsored an oratorical contest in which any student could enter and three prizes were given. This year the initiation of new members was held in the fall. These new members are Dick Elken, Dick Comey, A1 Bilanski, Bob Eckhardt, Eric Jude, Jim McNamara, Norman DcLan, Vin- cent Caruso, Gerry Volpe, and John Dumbkowski. The Fratry feels that under the officers which they have elected they have gone far. A vote of thanks goes to Joe Marra, Wally Hyde, Jim Hazard and our faculty advisor, Mr. Edward Ehre. The club hopes that the unsung heroes who tackled the dirty jobs, such as cleaning up the stand after games, will not be forgotten and also that the high standards of the Fratry will be continued next year. 30