Southold High School - Snuffbox Yearbook (Southold, NY)

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Freshman Class ifty-one students began their careers as freshmen in September 1946. They have excelled In every sport and the honor roll has been filled with freshman names. Bernie Gagen, Jack Gagen, Antone Gajeski, Jack Donahue, Newton Concepcion, Bob and George Machinchick, Herb Papurca, Dan Fiore, and Herb Cassidy have been active on the basketball DEFINITION True love is like nectar That, when only tasted once, Will rouse a spark of brightness, In even the dullest dunce, But a false love is deceiving-Heartaches are never fun; When the actor does stop acting, The love affair is done. Like myself, some people wish That they could only find A way of looking far beyond-For their love has made them blind. I think that I have found a way That is better than them all-It is, to keep your eyes ahead And never fall at all. court. Many more of the fellows have participated in track events. The girls, not to be outdone, have participated in girls’ intramurals, the Spring Festival, and Chorus. Many of those in the Chorus took part in the operetta. Early in December the class elected John Donahue, president; Bernie Gagen, Vice-president; and Barbara Cochran, secretary. STUDY HALL Study hall is a place for quotes But not concerning class; Study hall is a place for notes For everyone to pass; Study hall is a busy place— With bubble gum and stuff, Study hall isn’t study hall. Have I said enough? — T. Polywoda — Harlan Chase twenty-five

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Sophomore Class he Sophomores, one of the smallest classes in SHS, returned to school determined to show the rest of the high school that they (the Sophs) might be least, but not last. They did it,too. On the basketball court, playing for the Junior Varsity, were A1 Beebe, Frank Dickseski, A1 Sanford, Gerry Bradnick, and George Kaelin. Art Youngs and Paul Carroza were assistant managers of basketball. Frank Dickseski, Art Youngs, Gerry Bradnick, Assembly he first assembly of the year was an address by Mr. George Creaker, a journalist and foreign correspondent. Mr. Creaker, who was born in South Africa and educated there as well as in American Universities, used as his topic, “What of the Future?” He spoke of “Noblesse Oblige” — our obligation to our ancestors; and things that formulate people’s opinions of our country. In November, Niekavth Chorue, a native of Bombay, India, and a graduate of Oxford University, spoke on the subject “India, Land of Mystery, Contrasts, and Problems.” Mr. Chorue pointed out the problems of India at the present time, touching upon the delicate caste system which rules the everyday life of the Indian people. Mr. Chorue also humorously described how one learns the English language and how confused the Stan Sadowski, and Tom Murray, manager, contributed their share on the track team. A1 Beebe and George Kaelin were on the baseball squad, A1 playing regular third base position. Aside from the field of sports, almost all of the Sophs belonged to the Glee Club and a few were in the Band. The majority of the class participated in the Senior operetta, “The Swami of Bagdad.” Then, too, the names of many Sophomores could be seen on the honor roll ... . Oh, no, though the Sophs may be least, they are not last. Speakers beginner is; for example, if do is pronounced doo; why isn’t go pronounced goo? Then with Hose Gradowski as his model, he demonstrated the variety of styles possible in women’s dress with only one piece of material. Out of his rich and varied experience, Niekavth Chorue gave us a clear picture of India as it is today. In January, Mr. Earl Hefiner, a naturalist and photographer of wild life, addressed the students on the subject “Wild Life of New York State”. His talk was of particular interest as well as a help to the science students. Following his talk, Mr. Hefiner presented colored movies showing the various stages of wild life, such as, the struggle for survival; migration of birds in winter; hibernation, and the other common occurrences in the lives of wild animals. twenty-four

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Junior High School rades Seven and Eight were again active during the year 1946 - 1947. Among the most important endeavors were the Dance Festival for the girls and Intramural basketball for the boys. The following girls presented The Scotch Highland Dance: Audrey Petty, Ann McCaffery, Kay Young, Theresa Moeller, Janis Dickerson, Marilyn Lytle, Vera Harris, Irene Swenkoski, Sophie Stan-kewicz, Rose Misloski, Florence Caley, Shirley Carroza, Margaret Fischer, Cynthia Knight, Anna Terry, Nancy Hoyt, Betty Kart, and Betty Joyce Gaffga. In the boys Intramural basketball, two teams were selected from the two grades and a schedule of fifteen games were played. The team composed of Benny Manasek, Captain, Anthony Sepnoski, John Simon, John Char-news, William Fogarty, John Lademann, Louis Taylor, and Earl Dickerson won the championship over the following team: James Caley, Captain, John Satkoski, Arthur Aksten, Fred Cardinal, Graham Glover, Fred Blados, Robert McCaffery and John Bauer. Latin Club he Senior Latin Club organized at the beginning of the term by electing Barbara Silleck and Jack McCaffery consuls; Marge McCaffery, Quaestor; Clotilde Karsten, Cenatrix; and Emily Kaelin and Joan Rothman, Scribae. The organization meeting marked the beginning of a very successful season, which included the adoption of a new constitution and participation in several suppers and parties. The Latin I Club elected the following officers: Consuls, Joan Kaelin and Robert Machinchick; Scribaes, Barbara Cochran and Joan Cassidy; Quaestor, Meryle Newbold; Cenatrix, Muriel Mullen. Of course, the climax of this season’s festivities was Initiation on May 20 - 21. For two days, the twenty “Goats” assembled on the front steps, morning and noon, wearing different colored socks, pigtails tied with ribbons and men’s garters (on the girls), with high heel shoes and makeup (boys included). There they satisfied the desires of the Honorable Senatores. Each goat brought to his or her boss a sweet morsel of food, wrapped as a gift, “as a token of his undying love” for the highly esteemed person. After two days of subjugation, the Goats, on the evening of May 21, were led blindfolded over hill and dale and through the streets of Southold. Finishing touches were added to the already administered horrors at the secret meeting place, and then everyone assembled in the school cafeteria for the formal initiation. Following the formal proceedings, all partook of the fine refreshments provided by Cenatrix Clotilde Karsten: sandwiches, punch, and ice cream sundaes. When the Goats and Bosses departed this time, all of them were full-fledged members of the Senior Latin Club, and throughout all the proceedings, everyone observed the motto, “Semper Socii” —“Always Friends”. twenty-six