Tappan Zee High School - Half Moon Yearbook (Piermont, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

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Because. during +he 4 years allo+ed +0 us in Tappan Zee. we have comfe fo hold you in high esfeem for lhe devofion you display foward your profession . . . And finally, since, if if were no'r for you. no edifion of fhe Half Moon. including lhis one. would ever have pro- gressed beyond +he dummy sfage. we. +he Class of '56, re- spedfully and affeclionafely dedicare lhe l956 Half Moon fo you, Miss Therese A. Levesque. Q!-- mx-53 , rm Lfirn. LAT rorizons, challenges W Smith in program observing We'll assign fhe new lockers . , +0 ,he girls... says Mr. Barone C. Kopf awards Bool Week prize fo G. Sfurievani. U-N. Dey. fo Mr. Dixon. l N-Sl 81 Y. Hon. Rocco Memmolo, Mayor of Pier- V. Coxari' won an fo ' I - - - monf, at dedicafion of Whiion Field. conhif. on nu Open Home feshvmu crowd uppsr hall' 'iii W ii, we 25 as Twirlers pose before seffing our for foofball field: B. Bauscher, R. H' Pfxliim H190 fiifeif of H16 fair. NYS Foofbdll C9Pi0i Vaierio, M. Bullock. F. Kopac, R. Meuasalma, H. Moore. In cenier: JN D'kS9V0 io R- Mellasalmi if H0m9C9min9 Dance iff! ' ' ync game. Head Maloreife, M. A. Rechforovlc. 1 GRADE 6 ROW l. Lelf lo Rlqlllr B- Lindgren. L- Gallagher. C- Himmml. Row 4: C. Holmes, D. Marsico, E. Langdon, J. Rilrer, M. Smifh M. Boyan, B. Proffilf, P. Swanson, D. Canada, B. Beradi. R, Kgpacl K, Bl,3uyeI+, Row 2: F. Bergner, W. Ciganelr, J. Curran, G. Sfurfevanf. G. Row 5, G. Sheppard' M, Wafgonl G, Cunningham, J. Mac- Bullock' E' Rechlorowc- J' TYndall' Queen, P. Keane, J. Sheppard, A. Guglielmello, M. Hergulh Row 3: K. Smifh, J. Sheppard, J. Winsfedf, A. Goodman. P. Row 6. J. Hurbanl R' Dunbar' R. Clucas' J- Brawner. Smilh, M. Bauer, S. DeZago, S. S+reppone. lnleresled members of llwe sixllw grade crowd around a world globe. They pin- poinl flue numerous places llwey sludy. 10 f' GRADE 7 tr EET! 94' ROW l. Leff fo Righ+: B. Griswold. J- Bolognini. L- Hifihq. N- Row 3: H. Koza, M. Freeburn. P. Boyle, J. Hnaf, B. McKernan, Rios. R. Bolognini, A. Marino, E. Cash, P. Weaver. D, Cazarh J. Duggan, D. De Malo. Row 22 B- Crenshaw. J- Timlro. C- Gerhafdf. D. Campbell. F- Row 4: R. Bullock. M. Gedeilro, J. Pallrovic, C. Sfeed, J. Sfewarf. Taulman, A. Lynch, W. Hardy, R. Cozar+. The Sevenflw Grade enjoys lulelage of Roseanne Campbell on rlwe clay Fulure Teachers. of America Club members gel lorelasle of reaching. Here Roseanne leads Junior-l-ligh Chorus in song. 11 GRADE 8 Row I, Le'F+ io righh F. Sorrienio, E. Rios, M. Benicasa, N. J. Dellicano, F. Lawson, M. Meore. Row 4: P. Evers, R. Ciganell. Huni, M. McKee, L. Norman, M. Hancoclr. Row 2: J. Leofe. J. Schmoll, R. Broolrs, J. Campoli, R. Holmes, D. DeVi+o. Row R. Holmes, G. Flobeclc, A. CulleHo, T. Culle'Ho, R. Lynch, J. 5: C. Hammond, M. Lepow, J. Guglielmello, M. Kola, P. Weber. Row 3: H. Hnaf, A. Bindrum, L. Scolaro, D. Thompson. Bebensee, R. Peferson. Row 6: R. Carden, D. Jahnig. Mr. Moran cliclales an English assign- menl' lo inlenl Eiqhlh Graders. On The lhreshold of high school, These girls and boys are working hard fo malce good. FRESHMEN Row I. Leff fo righf: C. DeLoa+cl1, J. DeSarbo, J. Moore, A. Timlro, M. Campoli, E. Miggins, D. Galgano, W. Broolcs, F. Winsfedf, J. Slreppone. Row 2: M. Ryan, A. lurica, F. Cornefla, P. Rypl, C. Reilley, J. Guglielmello, M. Crable, P. DeLoa+cl1, L. Thompson, J. Holmes. Row 3: R. Kelly, F. Schmoll, M. Arnold, J. Hardy, A. llaliano, F. Wallrer, C. Codello, J. Langdon, K. Kelly, J. Peferson. Row 4: C. Brawner, M. O'Gorman, D. Mun- 'YIM'-H .31 son, P. Raso, D. Duggan, E. Sullivan, B. Goode, L. Horner, D. George, P. DeMaio. Row 5: L. DeMaio, B. Kopf D. Galgano, B. Miggins, L. Boss, L. Freda, N. Solfaro, R. Waddell, E. Enfrup P. Sullivan. Row 6: N. Valerio, T. Edwards, C. Hogan, l. Clarlre, M. Laclrer, N. Herguih, J. McGillicuddy, R. Paris, M. Rech- forovic. Freshman Class Officers include J. McGil- licuddy, Vice Presldenl: M. O'6orman. Presidenf and D. Munson, Secrelaryflreas- urer. 13 SOPHOMORES , , A. 12 1 5. ,, WQLZJ. ,W .nn ww... . 3 +G-5 . 5? ai , J .mis R' .L ' al f if 'fi' V. om.-. , Row I, Lef+ +o riglnh M. Helmlre, A. Campoli, P. Dellicano, L. Barone, M. Wallace, T. McGuiness, C. Bullock, A. DiMeglio. Row 2: G. O'Shea, W. Reiz, D. Marlin, E. Coafes, J. Cosfello A. Boyle, R. Goode, J. Hogan. Row 3: C. Tuclr, C. Curran, M Hnaf, M. Dellicano, C. Ferrson, G. Cozar+, J. Carden, F. Sco- if qgpf Q5 laro.Row 4: C. Hofsommer, R. Johnson, G. Hurban, E. Beach, P Savoia, L. Gerhardt S. Brechbiel, R. Campbell. Row 5: M Fears, A. Pe+ralc, D. DePaola, P. Lindgren, L. Lawson, S. Diehl B. Herguih, C. Van Cura. Row 6: T. Knudsen, W. Smiih, R DeSarbo. J. Griswold, V. Fleming. Dennis Marlin. Presidenf CLASS GFFICERS Charles Francis. Vice Presidenf Phyllis Savoia, Secrefary-Treasurer Enferprising Sophomore: have opened a candy canfeen in lower hall. During noon hour, fhey swell 'lheir coffers while calories mounf. CLASS CDFFICERS William Rypl. Presidonf Richard Loughlin, Vice Prosidoni' Sharon Lynch. Socrofary-Treasurer Presidonf Rypl lisfens io a dissenfing opinion from fha floor as he conducfs a class mocking. .IUNIORS Fi.. , .. has . ' 6 ff ' L, Q' . - -S -xi Row I, Leff io righf: L. Bosco, H. Danner, R. DeLoa'I'ch, S. Coolre, H. Moore, P. Walker, M. Ciganelr, F. Tiefz, W. Freda Lynch. C. Meore. R. Meore, L. Haliano, F. Diaz. Row 2: C. Row 4: A. Koza, J. Horner. R. Loughlin, W. Rypl, F. Kopac. A Edwards, S. Cardillo, G. Kirsch, J. Grams, B. Koe+her. G. Gug- McGiIIicuddy, K. Muller, A. Rios. Row 5: L. Oakley, F. Rech- lielmello, J. Sisco, E. Schiclcle. Row 3: B. Reavis, R. Diclcow, J. forovic. 3 e I 1 is . ws ,fn 5 . F , , v L, if-. J 1 S? gg sm ff? , 3 -s 3,-1-Gkbbwii 3, 5 V. V 'N' 3 10111119 X g :,, - Wiwmwwlyy 'U' . J... V 'mlm f,,.:f ' WEA u Et? 'fi Q H - if p Rama... gm M. I is 3 yn ' any 1 1 1 1 'x -if .LA M, .M 1 awww-mag wwf! 'I ,F W,.,, A. , L' Z, i- Alf gg Q mmf .. I- J Nl- .' I A uw, K M, .N W ,M who reach . . . RAYMOND BAUER, B.S.. M.A. General Science, Healfh, Bowling, Cross Couniry and Traci: Coach LOUISE R, CHAIZE, B.S. Sixfh Grade BARBARA CHAMBERLAIN, B.S., B.A. English, J.H.S. iiiii JOHN CHISHOLM, B.S., M.A. English, Dramafics Advisor CARMEN COPPOLA, B.S., M.A. Bixsiness, Honor Socieiy Advisor and Business Advisor for Yearbook PASQUALE T. D'AURIA, B.A. Cifizenshi Educaiion En lish, Remedial Reading, P . Q Assisfanf Foofball Coach, Senior Class Advisor KATHRYN E. JESSUP, B.S. Sixih Grade SALVATORE DI SANZA, B.A., M.A. Cifizenship Educaiion. Spanish, Driver Training, Tappress Advisor JOHN DE PAUL, B.S., M.A. Typing, Shorihand, Tappress and Freshman Advisor ROBERT KREPS. B.S. Ari' Educafion VIRGINIA FITZPATRICK, B.S. Girls' Ph sical Educafion, Advisor 'Io Cheerleaders, Y Marching Group and Girls' Afhlefic Associaiion 3 Fl ' GORDON A. KELDER, B.S., M.A. Speech Correciion 21 THERESE A. LEVESQUE, B.A., M.A. French, Lafin, Yearbook and Senior Class Advisor PATRICIA R. MASUCCI, B.S.. Home Economics, Junior Class Advisor JOHN J. McMAHON, B.S. A'rl1leIic Direclor ,y GLORIA C. McMANUS, B.A.. M.S., L.S. Librarian, Library Club, Sophomore Advisor WILLIAM MORAN. B.A. English, J.H.S.g Assisfani Foofball, Junior Varsiiy Baslxeiball and Track Coach ANTHONY PETRONGOLO. B.A.. M.A. Sciences, Junior Class Advisor, Tennis war-i MATTHEW J. ROTELLI, B.S., M.A Malhemafics, J.H.S., Golf Coach ARNOLD RIST, B.S., M.S. Guidance Counsellor I.. a ,E ROBERT J ULLERY BS MS lndusfrnal Ar+s Mechamcal Drawmg Audno Vlsual Aids Dnrecfor Publncnfy Coorclnnaior Sophomore Class Advisor MAY E. TAYLOR, B.A., M.A. T Mafhemafics, Freshman Advisor. Coordinaior of College Enhance Club WALDINE ZINNEL, R.N., B.S., M.A. School Nurse Teacher ERNEST A. TEBO, JR., B.S., M.A. ' ' ' Music Direcfor JANITORS: MR. C. CAPALUPO. MR. J. HURBAN CAFETERIA: MRS. I. PARELLI and MRS. D. CURRAN in acfivifies. Row I, Leff fo righh C. Codello, R. Campbell, Cor- responding Secreraryg J. Biuarri, Vice-President V Cozart, Presidenh S. Sfewarf, Recording Secreiary Row 2: M. Fears, W. Refz. J. Horner. J. Cooke. Mr. P. T. D'Auria, Advisor. LIBRARY CLUB The coniribui-ion of +hese girls +o T.Z. fhrough iheir membership in Ihe Library Club is as hearfening as fheir smile-: Row I: J. Moore. R. De Loafch, Sect-Trees.: Carol Kopf. Presidenh Valerie Cozarf, Vice-Pres.: Miss G. McManus, Librarian. Row 2: L. Lawson. B. Reavis, P. Sfreppone. M. Fears. F. Schmoll, J. Hardy. Row 3: I. Clark. L. Boss. S. Diehl, M. De Maio. F.T.A. W. Refz malres mos? of day of 'leaching eIIoHed fo all F.T.A. members. C.E. To help college bound sfudenfs prepare for enfrance ex aminafions, Ihe College Enfrance Club was formed. Here are some of ifs members. J. Bizzarri, Miss Taylor, C ordinaforg J. Horner, E. Goode, B. Flobeclr, Mr. Risf, Coun sellorg C. Codello, C. Ladilr. MW BAND Mr. E. Tebo conducis during a pracfics session. The band poses in full array oufside Radio Cify afier hear- ing C?1y Service Band of America radio program. Kneel- ing: J. Weber, D. De Vifo, S. Diehl, L. Horner, R. Camp- bell, A. Timko, R. Holmes, M. Dellicano, P. De Loalch. M. Ryan. Siandingr F. Smifh, T. Pallrovic, J. Hnaf, G. Cozarf M. Fears, R. Tarbox, W. Smifh, A. Pefralc, R. Paris,'C. Hogan E. Osfrom, R. Pforre, H. Danner. J. Horner, W. Bulloclr, Mrl R. Ullery. Mr. E. Tebo. 3 Where would any band be wiihoui saxophones and bell-lyres7 Row I: A. Campoli, M. Campoli. Row 2: M. Cra- lale, J. De Sarbo, R. De Loafch. Row 3: S. Brech- biel, G. Guglielmello, L. Gerhardf. Row 4: A. Rios, D. De Paloa, B. Hergufh. Always presenl and welcome al half-lime of a foolball qame is rlwe enrerlainmenr of- fered by T.Z.'s band and marching group. The marching group's acriviries, under rlwe di- reclion of Mrs. Virginia Fiizpalriclc, are main- ly confined ro Hue foorball season, where 'rlwey add color and zesr. The band, 'following Hue baron of Mr. Ernesl Teloo, keeps ilsell aclive year-round wifh foorball games, concerrs and parades. Hand-off is perfecily execuled as hole opens off left iaclde. E Johnny fries end sweep againsf Spring Valley Tigers. Can he fum ilual' corner? Only one man io beef! T' P Pa n Zee A 3 ' ll l 0 e 0 V' 5 0 A k,,, Valley V V Suffern Pearl River :A 5 y'l,, ff? Nyack 6, 4 Haversfraw ' Non-league games The l955 foofball season was nor a very successful one from The poinl' of vicfories, buf fhe boys Tough? every inch of 'lhe way cheered on by failhful Tl. fans. We baffled Arlinglon lo a O-O lie in lhe inilial game of +he season. Foul wealher cancelled whal- ever opporfunifies each feam had. Middlefown, our nexf rival, had speedy backs who broke info The open and were never caught Our league opener againsl Spring Valley was played on a muddy field. Oulweighed, TZ. never- lheless made lhe Valley 'lighl' for every inch, buf- we losfl Suliern and Pearl River were mei' wifhoul' lhe help of Jim Francis and John De Sevo. The Pearl River game was a fhriller, TZ. sliced fhe margin from I8-O fo I8-I2 only lo have fha clock run our wifh Tl. on lhe Pirales' 40 yard line. Our big game againsl Nyack was a conlesl in which brain was asked To slop brawn. If was only mildly successful, however, as Nyack scored early and never relinquished irs lead. The final game wifh Haverslraw, was played on a field doHed wifh pud- dles. The boys wanfed fhis one buf were held lo one fouchdown while fhe Raiders scored Three. The season closed wifh Coach McMahon and his men reviewing The season wifh biflersweel memories -biffer-because of defeat-sweef-because of fha knowledge Thai fhey had never ceased 'ro fighf no maH'er how greaf fhe odds. CAPTAIN Joi-:N oe sevo Row I, Le'H lo Righl: C. Ferrson, J. Munson, R. Loughlin, J. De Sevo, F. Rechlorovic, M. Rech- lorovic, W. Reh. J. Ou'fwa+er. Row 2: T. Hurban, W. Sarvis, C. Francis, R. Pforfe, R. CulleH'o. C. Bullock, W. Rypl, J. McCormick, A. Di Meglio. Row 3: D. Duggan, C. Codello, A. lurica, J. Carden, P. Rypl, D. Munson, J. Sfreppone, N. Solfaro, M. O'Gorman. Row 4: D. Galgano, E. Rechforovic, K. Blauvelf, managers, J. McMahon, Coach. N N f r if T . . ...N 'YAY . CRCDSS CCDUNTRY COUNTY CHAMPS Row I, lefl' +o righlz J. Schmoll lmanagerl, D. Marlin, L. Canada, M. Wallace. Row 2: R. Paris, C. Brawner, N. Valerio, W. Bullock, T. Quinlan. Row 3: W. Clarke. C. Hogan, T. Tumully, Coach Ray Bader. This year's edilion of Tappan Zee's Cross Counlry leam was a classic example of whal hard work and perseverance can do. Supposedly weakened fo The poinl' of collapse by lhe loss olflour of lasl year's slale championship aggregafion, our harriers swepl lo 'lhe counly championship wifh an unblemished record Falling viclim lo 'rhe lolilz were Spring Valley, Sullern Haverslraw, Nyack, and Clarlcslown, in lhal order Special honors were garnered by Dennis Marlin who placed 6+h in Seclional compelifion and earned lhe righl' 'lo enler lhe slale meel held This year af Bear Mounlain. Also prominenl in slalure on lhe '55 feam were W. Bullock, W. Clarke, and T. Quinlan among lhe leaders in all lhe meels. Leroy. Charlie, and Richie Kick if in Dennis' loosen up before meet M. Wallace, T. Tumully. D. Horan, T. Quinlan aided 'lremendously in T.Z.'s drive +o counfy championship. W. Bullock, W. Clarlre, and D. Marlin dislinguished lhemselves during season. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS When lhe walls of T.Z.'s cozy gym reverberale wifh lusly voices cheering for The Flying Dufchmen, down on fhe floor. givinq lheir all are eighl girls, fhe Varsily Cheerleaders. Wifhoul' lhem. games clon'f seem fhe same. Mrs. Virginia Filzpafrick, fhrough much suslained hard work, encourages fhe girls lo perform lheir infricafe cheers and add zesl and spiril' fo all fool- ball and baskefball games. A+ fhe pep-rally before fhe Nyacl: game, girls changed places wi+h boys and puf on a pracfical U, demonsfrafion of foofball fechniques. Girls on 'rhe squad enloy gala-fesf wifh opposing +eam's cheerleaders during half-lime. Varsify Cheerleaders: G. McKernan. M. Glover, J Coolce, J. Brechbiel, J. Biuarri, J. Sisco. C. Codello R. Davolio. Cenfer: Mrs. V. Fihpafriclr, Advisor. 2 ,-1. 1-.. 5usy season Foofball players, managers, and coaches relax affer +ough season by affending Joe, Frannie, Tom, Jeff, Bob, John D., and dinner in lheir honor. They were guesls of lhe Brealrfasl' Club. John O. whoop if up al' lheir Iasl T.Z. foofball dinner. J. Oufwafer infroduces speakers in oraiorical conlesl. R. McManus, J. McCormick. B. Flobeck, T. Norris lsfandingl T. Hurban and M. Wafer: in Chrisfmas fableau. 32 SeI1l0I'-FdCUllY Qdmb WHS dh 0XCll'lI'lQ Hffllf. Remember fha Valgnf-ine dance? Edifor in Chief T. Tumul+y and chief fypisf M. A. Rechforovic smile wifh fha saiisfacfion of a iob well fackled. The iob of geifing a yearbook +o press is fraughf wirh hard work and painsiaking care. The siaff of The l956 Half Moon mei and conquered all obsiacles in ils paih. Mainly responsible for keeping The Hall Moon on an even keel and moving sfeadily was Miss Therese A. Levesque, yearbook ad- visor. Her experience and perseverance were invaluable in lhe produciion of 'rhe Half Moon. Besides Miss Levesque, much credil' is due ihe differenl' slafis of ihe yearbook for Their cooperafion and downrighf siickiro- if-iveness. HALF MGON fs., . R. Mezzasalma, R. Davolio, C. Ladik, J. Bizzarri, C. Codello The m0n9Y makers P- Keller. P. MOON. R. Valerio, Busi- and C. Kopf wifh fhe besf inferesis of fha yearbook af N955 Ma 'a9e'- and G- MCKern-in P 0UdlY Share flleil' GC- hearf pore over an ediforial Problem. complishmenfs wifh Mr. C. Coppola, Business Advisor. J. Brechbiel, V. Cozari, H. Danner, lsiamrlinglg B. Edwards, one plclure if worll' 5 lhousand, words' Waller- P' M. Waiers and S. Sfewarf lsiffingl see ihe lay-ou+ ihey Duggafl' and R' Campbell conlnbuie ll e ' efforls lo planned fake on meaning as ihe picfures come in. Prove 'l' Renee Diclrow and Louise Ger- hardf lceep in mind The proof of fhe pudding is in +he ea+ing! as they smile over wha1 s cool:- in I ,, 34 f-sr. Linda De Maio demonslrales her HOME How fhey concenfraie fo sew fheir fine seams and acquire a ill fha? will las? fheir life rough! slr fh Home Economics. Shop. and Science have one 'rhing in common. They all leach fhrough pracrice. ln rhe Home Economics classes, Mrs. Parri- cia Masucci fakes The girls lhrough rhe phases of cooking and sewing. The lndusirial Aris course. under 'rhe aegis of Mr. Roberl Ullery, 'reaches fundamenlals necessary for laler spe- cialized lraining in lhings like, carpenfry. fhe graphic arls, and ceramics. Science courses are a mus'r for any slu- deni planning To enler a college. Under 'rhe jovial direcrion of Mr. Anlhony Pefrongolo, New prinfing press in Shop has proved fo be a fine ., Biology' Physicgfand Qhemisiry are fun' mn 'leaching device and a boon for acfivifies needing ileresimgi and ln Ormahve' +he prinfed word. V 1 answsx lun. '-ui.. .1 ii SCIENCE l Mr. Pefrongolo ascerfains thai' H. Kirsch, M. Guglielmello, E. Goode. and M. Sullivan mix cor- recl' chemicals. colony of an+s. Whaf sweef words is G. Gugliel- mello recording in Junior English cass ihai seem fo send R. Loughlin? While everyone, of course. 'ralces English because of iis obvious necessiiy, some of The more venruresome pupils enroll in languages such as Laiin, French or Spanish. All of Jrhese are greai helps in increasing one's lcnowleclge of words, iheir meaning, and iheir usage. The acguainiance of peoples' cusioms and cul- 'rures made while siudying ihese languages is a lasiing bonanza. LANGUAGES fical. Those num nouns of ihe fhird declension are al ways a challenge. D. Munson. J. A. Moore and L De Maio meef i+. P Savoia poinls oui home of Arlesienne doll held aloff by J. Bizzarri. L. Barone waiis fo be shown Beziers, home of her Biierroisef' a nd S. Sfewa rf. The Unir in English on + I brary is made vivid and prec H s Greek fo many buf very good Spanish 'io Mr. Di Sanza SCDCIAL STUDIES Miss Q - Po ' ke N9 Lo9a kl'lnslntef 'l'a TaYlo'5 MATH Mr. D'Auria drives home an imporfenl' poinf fo affenfive American Hislory sfudenis. Freshmen of Mr. Dixon's Social Siudies Class pore over map of Grandview in Village Hall 'lo defermine exec? number of dwellings in fheir village. Mafh is definiiely no course for +he lazy slu- denr. You musi learn by yourself or you learn nor ai all. The haloiis acquired Through The srudy of Geomelry, Trigonomerry and Advanced Algebra are noi soon forgoilen. The hard work required +0 gel' good grades soon becomes a habil. a good one lo have anyrime, anywhere. H is necessary for one 'ro lcnow ihe paH'ern of hislory if he wishes 'ro inierprer Currenl' Evenls in- lelligenrly. Daily, in Social Sludies classes. evenls of The pasr are relived, examined, and inierpreled. Thus do we gain 'rhai experience necessary lo fruif- ful living. In a minuie Mr. De Paul will say: Ready7 Type. BUSINESS Mr Coppola checks assignmeni in Bookkeeping Class. CHORUS Mr. Tebc worlred hard wiih ihe Chorus a+ Chrisfmas Time. Row I left +o ri hi: I 9 R. Diclrow, L. Gerhardf, P. Moore, A. Campoli, M. Walers, C. Van Cure, R. Valerio, C. Curran, H. Moore, D. De- Paola. S. Brechbiel, E. Horan, P. Lind- gren. Row 2: P. Keller, J. Cosfello, M. Guglielmello, M. A. Sullivan, G. McKer- nan, J. Cooke, C. Tuclt. M. A. Hnai, M. Rechforovic, A. Sfewarf, M. Bullock. L. Oakley, B. Osfrom, M. Glover. Typing is a course beneficial io anyone. Prospeciive college siudenis will find if in- valuable when ii comes io iyping ihose 'rerm papers. Would-be secreiaries ialce a more elaboraie course io learn a lrade by which Their livelihood will be assured. Bookkeeping is cerfainly more ihan simple addiiion and subiraclion. li is 'rhe sine qua non of any business, large or small. Business Law infroduces one inio ihe be- wildering maze ol: legal ierms, soris Them all oui and ihen leis one emerge undersiand- ing ihe props of 'rhe economic sei up. Q X Y--mfg? l,,,-V- 1 f f 1' ei' is ' M 4' f XNN upper le'F'rl Classes are dismissed for lunch, and ihe cafeferia becomes crowded wi+l'1 hungry boys and girls. llower leffl Mr. A. Risf, Guidance Counselor, explains scoring of fesf 'fo R. Davolio. lupper riglwfl A. llaliano liar riglwfl represenling Library Club, pours a+ lea during Book Weelc. Sealed: Miss M. Benson, Mr J. DePaul. Sfandinq: Mrs. P. McKernan, Mr. E. Tebo, Miss M Taylor, Miss G. McManus. Mr. C. Coppola, Mrs. L. Chaize. llower righfl Familiar sigl1+. Sfudenfs queue from bus sheller 'lo bus. HCNOR SOCIETY Row I, Lefr 'lo righh Mr. Coppola. Advisor: J. Bix- ri ecr har C Ladilr E Goode Fresidenl R za . S e y: . , . . I - Davolio. R. Mezzasalma. Row 2: M. Wafers, C. Kopf, J. Brechbiel. B. Oslrom, B. Edwards, V. Cozarf, A Sullivan. Row 3: T. Hurban, P. Sfebbins, T. Tumully. S. Hna+. J. Munson, T. Ciganek. Absenh W. Wallace. Vice-President Dr. John Hopf, Superinlendenr of fhe Sole Super- visory Disfricf, spealrs al inducfion of new members info Nalional Honor Sociefy. Cenfer. fhen clockwise: John Oufwaier, Presidenh Mr. Dixon. Advisor: M. Rechlorovic. R. Davolio, P. Duggan, Vice-Presidenh G. McKernan. W. Rypl. J. Munson, C. Francis. A. Di Meglio, Secrelary: M. O'Gorman. R. Crable, W. Bulloclr, and R. Loughlin. T.Z. plays hosf 'lo members of 6.0. from ofher schools in counfy ef annual dinner. Tom soars and scores. Dick is a wee-bil off balance bul' he gels The sho! off anyway. ls if good For fwo? I 1 V, Q e one rebound Frank didn'+ get l955-56 BASKETBALL TAPPAN ZEE OPPONENT 46 'Sleepy Hollow 69 39 Suffern 72 54- Haverslraw 75 52 'Sleepy Hollow 67 63 Pearl River 35 45 Spring Valley 44 47 'Peekslcill 45 3I Nyack 45 57 Clarlcslown loverlimel 58 47 Suffern 5l 48 Haversfraw 56 52 Pearl River 40 57 Spring Valley bl 70 Nyack 89 39 'Peelcslclll 69 I Clarlcslown loverlimel 64 6 'Non-league games Terry false: off fo complefo a hard drive. VARSITY BASKETBALL Experience may be by lar 'rhe besl leacher. The lack of il' proved lo be a large slumbling block lo lhe Flying Dulchmen during lheir hard-played bul' unsuccessful baslcelball season. All ollhe slarling live of The I954-55 'leam were losl lhrough gradualion. Moving up lo lalce 'rheir place were I Sophomore, 4 Juniors and I Senior. The load was loo much 'ro handle even Ihough every eiliorl was pul lorlh. TZ. was feared by every Ieam in lhe counly. Several losses were by small margins, 2 games were losl' in overlime. Laclc of reserves didn'+ help much eiiher. The P.S.A.L. had beiier wail 'lill nexl' year. The only siarler graduaiing is Terry Tumully. Diclc Loughlin, Jim Francis, Franlc Rechlorovic, Bill Freda, and Charlie Bulloclc, aller +his year's 'lrial by fire, will be very valuable in T.Z.'s .race 'lor 'Ihe championship. L. ro r.: Terry Tumully Terrible -6 feel 2 inch Senior and Captain. Dick Loughlin Lock --6 feel even Junior and leading scorer. Charlie Goose Bullock 6 feel' 3 inch Sophomore. Greaf porenrial. Bill Charlie Alles Freda 6 feel even and a Junior. Frank Rechforovic Rah 6 feel 216 inch Junior and ieam's leading rebounder. Jim Bill Russell Francis 5 fool' I0 inch Junior. Play maker and fops in assist, H Row I, Leff io Right: C. Brawner, W. Broolxs, A. DiMeglio, E. Coa+es, W. Refz, D. Galgano. Row 2: Coach William Moran. W. Freda. C. Hogan. M. Rechforovic, R. Helmlce, N. Valerio. .l.V. BASKETBALL T.Z.'s Junior Varsi'l'y Baslcefball feam had only a fair season. Under lhe inspired direc- fion of Coach William Moran, The J.V. was made up of 5 scrappy buf noi loo large young sophomores and freshmen. Huslling alone won some ball games for Them buf I+ couldn'+ always replace 'rha'r all-imporlanl faclor-height However, +o 'rhese young Flying Dufchmen, no game was ever over unlil fhe final buzzer. Lflfch on fo if Dimog! Kneeling: W. Fagan, R. Pforife, M. Melia. Sfendingz Coach R. Bader, W. Kopac, J. Ouiwaier, J. McCormick. B-E-A-T! B- BOWLING The TZ. lceglers failed fo cop any lop l honors 'rhis year bul gained a weallh of ex- perience. Laclc of veferans was a deciding iaclor in lhe number of wins. However They can frufhfully say: We go? lhe exercise! Bob Pfor+e gels sei' lo lei' fly down +he alley. e.A-n a in iii ' ffho J C S .....::..:2...: .V. HEERLEADER T.Z.'s junior varsi+y reams are nor neglecied orphans. H .Q M Mainly responsible for siirring up iheir following are 'lhe X Junior Varsiiy Cheerleaders, composed of Sophomore and i , Freshman girls who are in lraining for varsily cheering. They ,QQ do an energeiic and inspiring job of keeping morale and spirir high. E Kneeling: L. Barone, J. Moore, M. Dellicano, C. De Loalch. Shnding: C. Curran, C. Tuck, C. Van Cure. S. Brechbiel. An easy iwo-poinler , Vx 1 Inframural games periods provide fainmenf. Girls pl games. played during lunch excifemeni and enier- ay +o win in iheir iniramu Cookie is on her foes. Row I, leff fo righh C. Francis, B. Flobeclr, W. Reh. F. Rechiorovic, C. Bullock, C. Ferrson. Row 2: J. Oufwaier J. De Sevo, R. CulleH'o, R. Pforfe, T. Hurban. W. Bulloch J. McMahon, Director. Row 3: R. Lou hlin g . J. Hernandez. F. Meore, J. Munson, W. Rypl, J. McCormick, A. Di Meglio. Absenl: T. Tumulfy, M. Rechforovic, J. Francis, W. Freda. K. Van Cura, Secrelaryg M. Campoli, Treasurer, anal R. Davolio, Presidenl' of fhe G.A.A. This organiza- fion sefs up a poinf sysfem whereby +he girls may win afhlefic awards. Arranging inlramural and infer- school sporfs compe+i+ions is anolher C-S.A.A. funclion. LETTERMEN G.A.A. OFFICERS Mrs. Fifzpafriclr has passed The ball 'lo J. Cooke, G.A.A. Vice Presidenl. This year's queen and her courr. 0 he end is in sighf 1 I Qi, X Miss Colosurdo, Director of Nursing, Rockland State Hospital, in speaking to would-be nurses, tells them of challenges and rewards of her profession. Her tall: was sponsored by the Guidance Department. iiif R ' 3 H -.Q .,s, :W ,i sn . K is so MMTQK T .,s.,.ui .,. .,,,V -W ...V N Q , S .,...r,. ,L K, ,av- V -f K ,K k.,...q., I , In the lull between basketball and baseball seasons, wrestling matches are held in Physical Education Classes. The most promising grappler: entered county tournament in which T. Z. won two first places. uawfia-Ja At one of the most-enjoyed meet- Y ings of the College Entrance Club, Mr. Gordon Graham. a dramatics instructor at Adelphi X College, held students spell- l bound with his colorful talk and skillful dramatizing. Senior T. Hurban demonstrates fascinating experiment before Q a u die n c e of prospective ' T.Z.ites . E Cast of Eighth Graders lstand- ingl: P. Evers, J. Campoli, J. Gugielmello, G. Flobeclc. R. Lynch. B. Koether. di- E rector. lSittingl: R. Holmes. M. McKee, M. Benecasa, F. Sorriento. A. Bindrum and J. Weber reioice in applause of Tappan and Palisades visitors for whose entertainment they presented melodrama. The Mortgage . Francis holds classmates' attention while peroratir annual Sophomore Class Public Speaking Banqui as we K .T . FW. 4 N 'V 'f - 'K . ' 7' - a . ',,. , I. , ,... ,, . ,,, r: v,., . K'f3?'e ffm -l2,.s,, .. K 1 4, e . . has-: f , f as gf, , . e 'K ' sf' -'ff -rt . . L: 1 all f r , .ff - fm 5 ,K 'sf 1 A ,Q ' V- V. 3115... gee- V ' af- 1 'bf i. fit? K ll ,W - S K ....... Ks ,Kqgf7ffK 'weak-s,. - , ' . ,,,, ,Q 5 ,,,g ,JP P. Evers. villain of The Mort- gage reverses his role and presents corsage to author-di- rector B. Koetller. PROJ ECTION CREW R. Codello was a frequenl visilor in many classrooms fo operate proieclor. The Duggan broilmers have ably cornered 'Ihe phofography con- cession al' T. Z. L. Io r.: M. Melia, J. Hiclrey, J R EIIQQZZ. Fwi'Ia'IIIL,cf.' C de P DRIVER TRAINING Modern auios and high pow- ered minds have made driving dangerous. Driver Educafion lea- clwes us lhe proper way of I'I1e road in careful driving. AI' ihe righf Mr. Di Sanza explains a finer poinl of driving Io W. Freda lai wheell and J. Francis Ia? windowl. Nofhing like kicking somelhing around fo keep +l'1e legs in shape! Mrs. Fihpafrick demonsfrales as class affempls fo imifafe. A GIRLS' PHYS-ED A Don'+ lef if land on fop of you! One-fwo-three-four! I...----a BASEBALL 1955 In fhe P.S.A.L. baseball league, TZ. had a raiher disappoinfing season on fhe whole. Allhough winning lhe championship in I954. in l955 T.Z.'s superiorify was diminished wifh 'rhe gradualion of many of her besf players. lnexperience fool: i1's 'loll in several games and hard luck made ils presence fell in a few olhers. However, af no Time did spirir wane or did frying sfop. Mainly responsible for T.Z.'s few success- ful efforfs were Joe D'Auria and Frank Van Cura, boih of whom played fine ball for 'the Charlie sfre+ches buf ihrow is too lafe fo compleie fwin-lrilling. whole Season' Sophomore Loughlln gave 'i promise of fufu re sra rdom by some Timely fig . . . . 5, ' M Q L-. ...Q .i ,,f'flf15?5,, , nailing in fhe laH'er par? of fhe season. Coach M- . Q, - - ' fir: ':' John McMahon may anhcipafe wifh enfhu- . i ' ii - - ' ' 'v ik' . . ,, - .W ,bfi 7 Slasm H12 i956 learn. 1' ,.,,.. ... - . fn ' if ?' X if ' -i wifi ' 'W s iffw vr 1iivf is i .f i i i 32 -1 ii , l iiiixx. - ,,,- 4 M M ' n .- i.: ' : 3. ' r . . TAPPAN ZEE OPPONENT . A 3 Clgqrltsfciwn 2 ., vac 4 - irsi s We s . . Y w a. sri 0 Spring Valley 9 r .'.,. f zfilf f Q9 3'fV'i7iZ1gg?iffi V ' Pearl River 0 is , s,,. 2 ,:,. ...ii A was Mr... . I - - . 4... .- 4 Haverslraw 5 ii iii' ffi5iiif'4i' 'Vi is iff '.'- QQ: 3 Clarksfown ll2 inning fiel 3 ' i .1.' if? '-'1 Aj 5 Nyack 4 i,,i 1' I .f ' - 'Y o Spring VaIIeY a lllsl 0 Suffern 4 fr fg zgihfai' Q P55 0 Pearl River 6 K 2 Haverslraw ll I D i W J. DAurna fires pifch ' ning ,game v . . a .Z. won. Row I Leff +0 Righh A. Di Meglio. F. Meore, W. Fagan, W. Bulloclr, J. Grams, F. Smiih, J. I DAuria Row 2: T. Tumulfy, F. Rechiorovic. F. Van Cura. R. Loughlin. C. Bullock. J. Carden. C Francis, B. Flobecl: lManagerl, Coach John McMahon. ll I 51 1 1' -Q1 i .71 -' gg' M X ' .4 9. If V, ,. , a. pf ig K W , W, ,1 , . A W, gp. Q 6 if fr V A we X' f,wf,,,-f .X QQ F S., ,S 4 7 ,5- -,.s Q Y ' ' 1 W. 2 o E 1 .M-lf-, , , , 1-rims, U: 4.9,--Z ,GZ fp- , Z 1 f we g W Wg' 4' y Y, 5- ,, i Qffgff if il h ,ff yi I 1 11 2 'V x 2 Us , in qi L' x 17.x I- f L M ,N f RE'4:'2'. if g.. f ' ' . , K 7 K A ,QW 2 Ea , 1,- m :N J, Y ,,yP4,,, 'Silk fav- '+:A7 M1f - Wiwm N529 A. A -vw. Q ,Q n 5 'A M ary, . bbw.. Lf Li , . K g .N , 5 f 5 X GJ. T2 8 il, L 5. --rw 5552. maxi ' . fi K 'TK h..,A. ., ,N , 3,11 , Q A I K lf -fm . ., , ,,,..,f.. , ,L X V 'W M iw -if-1 in K V, I , , In f . ' 2 L 'mu 4 4... v . r 113. .WM we M, r - ' ff, Y. 4351. GULF 5 an rffg'i fif , i J. De Sevo, A. Cosenlino, J. D'Auria, P. Valerio, Coach A. De Sevo. Wherever and whenever goll is rnenlionecl in Roclclancl Counly, Tappan Zee High School is ullerecl in lhe same brealh. Ever since goll was inlroduced' in lhe P.S.A.L., T.Z.'s banner has llown lriumphanlly. ll is nol unusual lor lhe Flying Dulch- men learns lo go lhrough a season wilhoul losing a poinl in malch play. I955 was no exceplion. Lecl by Joe D'Auria, a line learn composed ol, beside D'Auria, Arl Cosenlino, Paul Valerio, and John De Sevo, swepl lo counly and seclional champion- ships. Aller winning lhe Seclion 9 lille, our Hlairway Flying Dulchmen enlerecl slale-wide compelilion and gave a credil- able perlormance, even lhough lhey lailecl lo place lirsl. Ari' bells a long drive greenward. Coach Pelrongolo crosses racquels wilh W. Wallace before inlereslecl T. Tumullyg H. Kirsch, T. Hurban, J. Munson, B. Flobeclr. and E. Goode. TENNIS Wilh lhe lirsl sign ol spring lhe newly lormed Tennis Club look racquels oul ol hibernalion and began planning praclice and meels. Members are nol novices al lhe game so chances ol adding lo T.Z.'s alhlelic laurels are good. 53 ...uamuwii Dulchmen news reporlers J. Bizzarri and C. Kopf sland by as lheir nexl 54 column is checked by Advisor Mr. J. Chisholm. Here comes a copy, hol off fha press. TAPPRESS Tappress, lhe mimeographed school paper, appears once a monlh for a dime. While meer- ing 'rhe same obieclives as Dulch- men Doings in informing lhe slu- denls, if affords in addilion an op- porlunily for ils edilor and slall To learn 'the manner in which a paper and ils arlicles are com- piled, mimeoqraphed, and finally assembled for selling. Co-Edifors P. Moore and P. Keller. lrearl Mr. J. De Paul, advisor. M. Rech- iorovic. M. Warers, R. Davolio, R. Paris, R. Valerio, Mr. S. Disanxa, advisor. DUTCHMAN DOINGS The Nyaclc Journal-News publishes once a week Dulchmen Doings, a column summarizing T.Z.'s aclivilies. ll keeps The sludenls and lheir parenls up lo dale on sporls. social aclivilies and 'lhe like P. Keller and P. Moore work long and hard as co-edifors of Tappress. especially for the Seniors SENICDR CFFICERS Senior class officers: Tom Hurban, Treasurer: Gail McKern- an, Presidenh Jeff Munson, Vice-President Julie Bizzarri, Secreiary. This compefenr group did an ouisranding iob of ieading senior class affairs and holding purse sfrings dur- ing '55-'56, Applause is in order. Senior class advisors: Mr. Pasquale T. D'Auria and Miss Therese A. Levesque. Give credit where credii is due applies here. Both advisors deserve greai' praise for fha sage advice and wise counsel. plus fha iirne and effort given fo Seniors during fheir all-imporfenf 'Final year. SENIQR Anvlsoras ILIE ANN BIZZARRI Jewel ,vorife Expression: Too1'Ie. Hobby: Piano. Am- lion: Teaching. weerleader I-4: Bowling I, 2: Chorus I-3: Dulcim- an Doings 4: GAA. I-4: Tappress I, 2: Yearbook Honor Sociely 2-47 Dramafics 2-4: Class Sec- fary 4: Counly Chorus 2-4: College Enlrance ub 4: 6.0. Queen Candidale 2: Princess 2: l'.A. 4, Vice President ANNE ANN BRECHBIEL Jan vori+e Expression: Boy, I've really had il! abby: Tennis. Ambifionz Merchandising. weerleader 4: Bowling I, 2: Volleyball I. 2: .A.A. I-4: Tappress 2, 3: Princess 2: Dramalics Tumbling 2: College Enlrance Club 4. LLIAM CLARKE ClarIrie rorile Expression: I don'I- mess around! Hob- : Phofography. Ambifionc Cerfified Public Ac- 1n'l'anl'. lleyball Inframural 3, 4: Cross Counlry 3, 4: loor Track 3, 47 Track 3. 4: Plwofography Club Proieclion Crew I: lnframural Baskelball 2. 3i Hermen's Club 3, 4: Tappress 4. JNSTANCE CODELLO Connie vorile Expression: Say Dad! Hobby: Col- fing records. Ambilion: College. eering I-4: G.A.A. l-4: Bowling I-4: Chorus Lg Yearbook 3, 41 Inlramural Baslcelball 37 Tap- ass I, 2: Library Club I, 27 Dramafics 3, 4: mme Economics Club 3: College Enfrance Club F.T.A, 4. MARVA ELAINE BULLOCK Marva Jean Favorife Expression: Well you know! Hobby: Lisfening fo Rock 'n Roll. Ambifionz Secrelary. Library Club 2: Bowling l, 2: Chorus I-4: Twirler 2-41 G.A.A. I-4: Marching Group lf Sluclenl Secrelary 3, 4: Tappress 3, 4. THOMAS CIGANEK Gull a Expression: BrigI1len up! Hobby: Duck hunhng and Rock 'n Roll. Ambilion: Denlisfry. Honor Sociefy 2-4: Indoor Track 3: College En- france Club 4. ll A Ol-:ALI nl? sv 'T ROSEMARY DAVOLIO Ro Ro Favorire Expression: Oh, l don f know! Hobby: Colleciing Records. Ambi'rion: Nursing. Cheerleader l-4: GAA. lf4: Library Club 2: Tap- press I-4: Chorus I-3: Bowling I-4: 6.0. 4: Yearbook 4: Honor Sociely I-3: Dramafics 2-4: Inframural Baskelball 3: Band I: Princess 4: Col- lege Enfrance Club 4: 6.0. Queen Candidale 4: G.A.A. Presidenl' 4. ANTHONY DE GIOIA Doc Favorife Expression: l 'feel for you buf I can'1' reach you! Hobby: Tinlrering wifh cars. Ambi- tion: Uniied Sfaies Marines. Baslcelball I, 2: LeHermen's'Club 2-4: Baseball I: Bowling 3: Traclc 2, 3: Foolball I-4: lnframural Baskefball 3. VALERI E COZART Val Favorire Expression: OK brains. Hobby: Sewim Ambifion: Teacher. Library Cvlub 2, 3, Vice Presideni' 4: Chorus I, I Bowling I-4: Volleyball 3: Tappress 3, 4: Yearboc 4: Marching Group I. 2: Color Guard 3: Honi Sociefy 3, 4: G.A.A. I-4: College Enfrance Cl: 4: F.T.A. 4, Preside-nl: lnlramural Baslcelball 4. RONALD CULLETTO Cool:i4 Favorife Expression: Tell me aboul ir! Hobb Helping Woody. Ambifionz Musician. Foolball 3, 4: Bowling 2-4: Cross Counfry 2: Bai I-4: Chorus 3, 4: Lellerme-n's Club 3. 4: lnl'r murals I-4: Baseball l. ,naf w JOHN DE SEVO C-irc Favorife Expression: You ain'f foo bright H4 by: Golf. Ambifionz Business Field. Bowling 2: Foofball l-3, Capiain 4: lnirami. Baskefball 2: Baslcefball I, 3: LeHermen's Club! Golf 2-4: lnlramurals I-4. BOBBIE JEANETTE EDWARDS Clow Favorife Expression: For crying our loud! Hob Tennis. Ambilionz Commercial Arf. Bowling I, 2: Chorus 3: G.A.A. I-4: Yearbooli 4: Honor Sociefy 3, 4: lnrramural Baskefball Sfudenf Secrefary 4. Fagan and C Coclello if ld WILLIAM FAGAN Bill Favorire Expression: I don'+ 'fool around. Hobby: Hunting, fishing and a particular girl. Ambiiion: Navy. Bowling 3, 43 Chorus I-4: Foofball 3. 4: Indoor Track 3: lnrramural Volleyball 2-4: lnlramural Baslcerball I-4: Golf 41 Cross-Counlry I: Baseball 3, 4: LeT+ermen's Club 4. BRAINARD FLOBECK Burch Favorife Expression: You'll be all righf in fha morning! Hobby: Hunfing and Girls. Ambilionz Scienfisl. Camera Club 2: Plwolography 2: Foolball Mana- ger 2, 3: Baskelball Manager 2, 3: Baseball mana- ger 2, 31 Leffermen's Club 2-4: Tennis 4: Youlh Fellowship 41 College Entrance Club 4. W. JOHN HICKEY His: Favoriie Expression: Lighfs, Aciion. Camera! Hobby: Phofography. Ambifionz Direciing and acfing. Vice Presidenr Library Club 2: Chorus 3, 4: Camera Club I-4: Phoiography I-4: Dufchmen Doings 3: Proiedrion Crew 3. 4: Tappress 2. 3: Dramafics 3, 4: Band 3. STEPHEN HNAT Sieve Favoriie Expression: Wha+'s +ha+7 Hobby: Hunl- ing. Ambifion: College. Track 3, 4: indoor Track 3, 4: LeHermen's Club 3. 4: Honor Sociefy 2-4: Camera Club 2: College Enfrance Club 4. BEST ATHLETES R. Davolio and J. Oufwaier 1 ERICH GOODE Lin Favori+e Expression: Wha+ do you say? Hobl Hunfing and fishing. Ambifionz Medicine. Pholography Club I: Baslcefball Manager 3. Tennis Team 4: lnframural Volleyball 3, 4: H01 Sociefy 3, 4: Yearbook 3: lnframural Baslcellz 3, 4: Lef'rermen's Club 3, 4: Honor Sociefy Pri denl' 4. MARIE GUGLIELMELLO Mar Favori+e Expression: Ah, come on! Hobby: Si ing and babysiifing. Ambition: Nursing. Library Club 2-4: Chorus 2-4: Bowling I-4: G-.A I-4: Tappress 2-4: Yearbook 4: Dramaiics E Colorguard 3: Princess 4. 1 3, 1 'V T M6 BEST STUDENTS and MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED C. Kopf and W. Wallace VILLIAM HOLMES BiII avorile Expression: Relax! So wluaf can I fell ou? Hobby: Boa? racing and cusiom cars. Am- ifionz Drafisman. oolball 2: Camera Club. IANIEL HORAN Dan avorife Expression: l'm full of 'ihose Tricks. lobby: Golf. Ambi'l'ion: Engineering. Boll: 3, 4: Track 4: Cross-Counfry 3, 4: LeHer- me-n's Club 4: College Enfrance Club 4: Indoor rack 3. ATRICIA KELLER Sandy vorife Expression: Oh No! Noi Again! Hobby: :fening fo the radio and driving. Ambifion: icrefary and Housewife. worus I-4: Marching Group I-3: Library Club 3: lramural Baskefball 3: Home Economics Club 2: AA. I-4: Co-Edilor Tappress 2-4: Yearbook 4: udeni Secrelary 3, 4: Dramaiics 3, 4: Tumbling Color Guard 2. ERBERT KIRSCH Hans obby: Pho+ograpl1y and Music Books. Ambiiion: ighway Consfrucfion Engineer. allege Enlrance Club 4: Tennis 4. S1 ANDREA HURBAN Maior Favorile Expression: Gel losl! Hobby: Lislening fo fha radio. Ambifion: Telephone Operaior. Tappress 4: GAA. 3, 4: Dramafics 4: Chorus 3. THOMAS HURBAN Tom Favorife Expression: He ain'f 'loo brigl1l! Hobby: Hunting. Ambifionz Denfisiry. Honor Socieiy 2-4: Foofball 4: lniramural Volley- ball 3: lnlramural Baslcefball 2, 3: Cross-Counlry 2, 3: Le+fermen's Club 4: Baskelball 4: Tennis 4: Class Treasurer 4: College Enlrance Club 4. Q9-w T QDYQ9 was CAROL KOPF Cuffie Favorife Expression: Sure if is! Hobby: Driving a car. Ambi+ion: Secrefary. Chorus I-3: Girls lnrramural Baskerball I, 4: Marching Group 3: Color Guard 3, 4: Library Club 2, Vice Presidenl 3, Presidenl 4: Honor Socieiy 2-4: Girls' Bowling I, 2: Tappress 3: G.A.A. 3, 4: Dramaiics 3: College Enfrance Club 4. CAROL LADIK Carol Favorife Expression: ls 'thai really hue? Hobby: Collecfing souvenirs. Ambifion: Denial Hygienist Library Club 2: Cheerleader 2: Bowling I-4: Tap- press 2-4: Yearbook 4: Baskerball 2: Honor Sociely 2-43 Colorguard 3: Couniy Represenfaiive of Honor Socieiy 4: College Enrrance Club 4. 62 FRANK KOPAC Ya Favorife Expression: Mo+her FleIcl'1er! Hoi Girls. Ambifionz Air Force. Foolball 3, 4. WILLIAM KOPAC Favorife Expression: Go home and ge! s sleep! Hobby: Gail. Ambifion: U. S. Army. Foorball I-4: Baskefball I-3: Baseball I: Le men's Club 2-4: Track I: Indoor Track 2: Bov 3: Iniramural Baskeiball I. xii, if 2 S if N C X I LfQXC JosEPH MCCORMICK I Favorife Expression: Time OuI! Hobby: Ambifion: Navy. Volleyball lnrramurals I-4: Baskelball lnfran I-4: Foorball I-4. CAROL McGILLICUDDY ' Favorife Expression: ls 'Ihaf rigid? Hi Lisfening fo Ihe radio. AmbiI'ion: Airline hc Cheerleader 2: Bowling I-4: Chorus 2, 3: V ball Inrrarnurals 2-4: Baskerball lnframurals Home Economics Club I: G.A.A. 3, 4: Yea 4: Library Club 3. DID MOST FOR SCHOOL P. Moore and J. Oufwafer IARTIN MELIA Buddy nvorife Expression: I'll never wall: again! lobby: Bowling. Ambifion: U. S. Army. :wling 2, 3: LeHermen's Club I'4: Baskefball 2: Hrramural Baslcefball I-4: lnframural Volleyball 3. : Proiecrion Crew 4: Baseball 3. 4. RANCIS MEORE Fran svorife Expression: Say Whaf! Hobby: Golf. mbifionz Work. iframural Volleyball 2, 3: lnframural Baslcefball 3: Baseball Manager 2: Baslceiball Manager 3: :o+ball Manager 3, 4: Baslcefball 4: Golf 3, 4: asebail 3. 4: l.e++ermen's Club 3, 4. BEST DISPOSITION Kopf and R. Smifh GAIL McKERNAN Mac Favorife Expression: Holy Saini Pafriclrlu Hobby: Driving and Sewing. Ambifionc Nursing. Library Club I-2: Cheerleader I-4: Bowling I-2: Chorus I-4' GAA. I-4, Vice Presidenl 3: Tappress I-3: lnrrarnural Baskefball 3: Yearbook 3-4: Home Economics Club 2: 6.0. 2, 4: Princess 3: Class Vice Presideni' 2: Class Presiclenf 4. ROBERT McMANUS Mickey Favorite Expression: Hey Daddio! Lef's Wail. Cars. Hobby: Lisfening 'lo Rock'n Roll and Dr. Jive. Ambifionz U.S.A.F. or Navy. lnframural Baslcefball I-3: lniramural Volleyball I3 -P, BEST DANCERS R. Davolio and T. Hurban ROSE MEZZASALMA Rosie Favoriie Expression: Ol1. Hobby: Lisfening fo records. Ambifionx Secrefary. Twirler 2-4: Clworus 2: Library Club 2: Bowling 3, 4: lnlramural Baslcefball 3: G.A.A. I-4: Tappress I, 2, 4: Yearbook 4: Honor Sociefy 3, 4: Office Secrerary 3, 4: Foo+baIl Princess I: Foofball Queen 4. HENRI MONNIER Jael Favorife Expression: Ain'f Ilwaf a cryin' shame! Hobby: Riding in Ihe car wifh a bunch of girls. Ambifion: Elecirician. Camera Club I, 2: Proieclion Crew I, 2: Library Club I, 2: Tappress I. IOMAS J. NORRIS Tom vorife Expression: How's 'I'hings? Hobby: rorfs 'for Ihe House ISI. AgnesI. Iramural Volleyball I-4: Infromural Baskefball 1-. .IZABETH OSTROM Belly vorife Expression: If's Terrific! Hobby: Sew- g. Ambifionz Secreiary. nd I-4: Chorus 2-4: Library Club 2: Bowling 4: GAA. I-4: Honor Sociefy 2-4: Sfudenf wcrefary 3, 4: Office 3, 4. IOMAS M. QUINLAN Ace voriie Expression: You'd beffer believe if! abby: Working on cars. Ambifion: Sreelworker. xck 2-4: Indoor Track 2-4: Cross-Couniry 2-4: 'ramurols 2-4: LeI'I'ermen's Club 2-4. RRY ANN RECHTOROVIC Roch voriie Expression: Y0u're crazy! Hobby: Lis- 'iing io II1e radio. Ambifion: Secrehry. ieerleader I: Bowling I-4: Twirler 2, 3: Maior- le 4: Chorus I-4: Tappress 3, 4: Yearbook 4: Jdenl' Secrefary 3, 4: Baslcefball Iniramurals 3. Volleyball Intramurals 3: G.O. 4: G.A.A. I-4. JOHN OUTWATER Johnny Favorife Expression: WI1aI7 Are you kidding! Hobby: Swimming and diving of course. Ambifion: Swimmer and Diver aI' Idle Wild. C-5.0. I-3: Presidenf 4: Foofball I, 3, 4: Baslcel- ball I, 2: Bowling 3, 4: Class Presidenl' I: Class Vice-Presidenf 2, 3: Tappress I, 2: LeHermen's Club 2. 4. ROBERT PFORTE Goose Favorife Expression: Wha'I s up? Hobby: Slraf- ing and of course, girls. Ambifion: Service Business. Band I, 4: Foorball 4: LeHermen's Club 4. .fri IJ-1 J ARLENE STEWART Ar Favorife Expression: FlaHery will gel' you no- where! Hobby: Driving. Ambifion: Secrefary. Bowling I-4: Chorus I-4: Dulchman Doings 4: G.A.A. I, 3, 4: Marching Group I-37 Sfudeni' Secrerary 3. 4. MARY AGNES SULLIVAN Aggie Favorile Expression: Oh sh0oI! Hobby: Driving. Ambifionz Business. Chorus I-4: Bowling I-3: lnlramural Baskefball I-43 G.A.A. I-4: Honor Sociely 2-4: Yearbook 4: Tappress 2, 3, Marching Group 3: Volleyball I, 2. C., X' D be 4 fe' ROBERT SMITH SmiH Favorife Expression: You know i+. Hobby: Har ing around Jo's Place. Ambi+ion: College. Camera Club 2: Track 3, 47 LeHermen's Club 4: Cross-Counfry 3: College Enfrance Club 4 PETER JULIAN STEBBINS Roi Hobby: Fishing and Hunfing. Ambifion: Lawy Camera Club 4: Yearbook 4: Honor Sociefy I TERRENCE TUMULTY Terril Favori+e Expression: You know if. Hobby: C in general, one in pariicular. Ambifion: For Service. Baseball I-4: Baskefball I-4: Cross-Counfry 3 Yearbook Edifor 4: Honor Sociefy 2-4: Lelferrr Club 3, 4: Dramarics 2: College Enfrance Clu REGINA VALERIO Pur Favorife Expression: Spor+! Hobby: Swimn Ambi'Iion: Nursing. Library Club 2: Chorus 2-4: Twirler 2-4: G. 2-4: Yearbook 3-4: Tappress 2-4: Bowling lnframural Baskefball 2-4: Inrramural Baseball College Enfrance Club 4. A WILLIAM Favorife Expression: Do no+ fear, Wal- lace is here! Hobby: Trapping Musli- rals. Ambilionz Engineering. Honor Sociely 2-4: Secrelary-Treasurer l, 3: Lel'lerrnen's Club IA4: Dramalics 2-4: Tennis 4: lnlramural Baslceiball I-41 Foolball Manager I-37 Baseball Mana- ger I: Baslcelball Manager I, 33 lnlra- mural Volleyball 3: 6.0. 3, College En- lrance Club 4. MARY WATERS H-2-O Favorife Expression: I've gol' so much homework! Hobby: Driving. Ambifionz Privafe Secrelary. Chorus I-43 Home Economics Club 2: Tappress 3, 4: Yearbook 3, 4: Sludenl Secrefary 3, 4: Honor Sociely 2-4: Drarnaiics 3, Bowling I, 4, G.A.A. I-41 Counly Chorus 3, 4. WERNER ZUMBRUNN Werma Favorile Expression: Go gel il! Hob- by: Baseball. Ambiiion: Engineering. Proiecfion Crew I, 2: lnframurals I-3: Honor Sociely 3, 45 lnlramural Foolball I-31 lnlramural Baslmelball I-31 Infra- mural Volleyball I-3. MOST ORIGINAL CLASS OPTIMISTS R. Pforle and M. A. Sullivan if s f ii.. , .E - , . P., f 3, ii , 3 BEST ALL AROUND E. Goode and C. Ladilr J. Biuarn and J. Oufwaier l - ns-.-.. WSW MOST ARTISTTC B. Edwards and E. Goode FRIENDLIEST G. McKernan and R. Smi+h MOST MUSICAL R. CulleHo and J. Brechbiel NEATEST J. Brechbiel and B. Flobeck BEST SENSE OF HUMOR R. Pforfe and M. A. Sullivan MOST POPULAR G. McKernan and J. Oufwafer I v Wi PATRONS Pasquale T DAurna Jlm Aluse Jr Mr 81 Mrs Gordon Spark Mr 84 Mrs John Brechbnel Mae E Bauer Mr 81 Mrs Paul C Duggan Mr 8: Mrs A G Barone Joanne 81 Johnny Dr 84 Mrs W J Buzzarru Mr 84 Mrs Charles Smufh Dr 84 Mrs W J Goode Mr Andrew Clganel: Mr Wullsam L Lynch Sr Henry Kennell A Frlend Rula Kennell M1chaelJ Hnggnns 303 Road Sland Don Levms Barel'l'as Servuce Slahon Mr W C Johnson Frances Beauly Salon John s Marlcel' Tony 84 Judys Hairdressers F C Smllh 84 Son Leah and Lauren Hun'r Frank FFUSl6CI Ballanhne Beer Nnclc Colornlo Harry Brnzzolara Mrs E Slreppone Alberl D Wenghlman Mr Gus Srreppone Mr 81 Mrs Alex Schasslar Mr 8s Mrs James P Fagan Mr 84 Mrs R Loughlln Mrs Marlon Walker Vulo Sorrnerlo Mr 84 Mrs Edward Lynch Fudgue Lynch George W 8: Lucy Lynch Mr Rnchard Kuhn Mrs Gemma Valerlo Mr Francis J Valerlo Mr Edward G Mayforfh Mrs Josephune Flolard Mr 84 Mrs Frederick B Danner Mrs Wnllnam A Nuell Mr 81 Mrs Thomas Saccende Mary De Vlfo Jerry Joe Weber Mr 84 Mrs D Davolno Mr 84 Mrs Henry C Kopf uclcy 81 Judy Leofe Mr 84 Mrs Henry G Cozarl' Mrs Jennne Brown M rs J Mezzasalma George Hickey. 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