Washington Irving High School - Alhambra Yearbook (Tarrytown, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

BW, 4- , 1 . , ,j3,q3,. . 49 5 5 o 9 E ' 1.93 W Y' Q2 ' 0 ' '. ' ', . 4 ' 9 Q , ' , l 1 3-gag I3 3 2459, .V , si' .fl U z E 3,16 ,Av-06: . 'Q 2 3 z 1 - 3 i .- , 1 A I bg + O '....,: x Q 1. , O -2 H im 1 ik iw? I gill' Q , 'gi' A Q Q 2 P X WASHINGTON IRVING HIGH SCHOOL TARRYTQWN, NEW YORK I .Q .1 ll' i V: We all love to daydream, planning adven- tures in wonderful places with exciting new peo- ple. All of us have sat in class struggling to concentrate only to find our glance wandering to the window, across the glistening waters of the Hudson and the long line of the new bridge slowly winding over the surface of the river. The gently rolling hills on the opposite shore seem to beckon, and school is completely for- gotten as our thoughts rush out to the world Page two beyond, the mystery and the thrill of the un- known. The River and the Bridge have been the inspir- ation ofthe Class of l954. We see them as links with the great and busy world which we, as Seniors, are about to enter. You will be setting out on the same adventure soon, but before you do, we would like to give you a preview of what awaits you. lmagine yourself on a luxury liner, The 5.5. Alhambra, created especially for your voyage. You'Il sail from Tarrytown, down the familiar Hudson, and out to o-pen sea. We hope that you'll enjoy your trip-all your friends and associates at W. I. will be aboard, and you'lI find that every activity and interest in the school is represented by a port of call. All good things must come to an end, and so must our journey. You're right where you started, and we who are about to leave think that's not a bad place to be. No matter how exciting the outside world may seem, life here at W.l. is pretty exciting, too. We have tried to show you how closely related our interests here at school are to the outside world. School is, after all, a small replica of that larger world, where we prepare ourselves for the day when we will begin our real iourney and turn all our dreams into reality. Page three DEDICATIO The Skipper As graduation approaches, we, the Class of '54, look back on those things which have made our stay in Washington Irving memorable. We feel that the biggest contributing force in the accomplish- ment of our aims has been the unceasing efforts of our class adviser. It is for this reason that we humbly dedicate this, our year book, to Mr. O'Toole. Mr. O'Toole took on the added burden of class advisership when we most needed assistance. He helped us attain our goals. Our every undertaking has witnessed Mr. O'Toole working beside us. If the class of 1954 has been in any way successful, we owe that success to our wonderful class adviser. Thank you, Mr. O'Toole, from all of us. Page four CUR COMMANDI G OFFICER Admiral Commodore I 4.1..-cc.-,. cc-JS -- 1 We are fortunate to have fine officers on As a good commodore who inspires re- the Board of Education commanding our spect ond confidence, our principal, John voyage. Like an admiral who directs the H. Fuller, keeps W. I. running smoothly, yet course of a fleet, Superintendent Delbert O. he always has time for a friendly smile and Fuller capably administers the schools. a kind word. 5-, K . I Board of Education: Row l-Mr. Leon Elder, Superintendent Delbert Fuller, Mrs. Ralph Taylor, Mr. Arthur P. Deverill, Mrs. Norton Nelson, ROW 2-Mn U0Yd HUQJWSI Mr. Joseph A. Mahoney, Mr. Hugh Hartin, Dr. Byron Sweet, Jr., Mr. Winfield Morse, Mr, William Clune, Mr. William Hamilton, Miss Mary Lopane. Page five In the spring of each year two or more cen- ers, circulars, and an assembly program are all tral committees are formed with faculty advisers a part of the two-week campaign. to propose political platforms. Speeches, post- The Passengers... Our General Organization C'?i 55V SLUGHEVS ig EE . 'ggwti 'Kay ,xi K. M ' , , QELEK 'A' q wawle Eg Q if il: Foe sooo eovkniamedr vo-rgi .ZlIVl PFLovE M E N T I Q 06' lsr-were - vU-HTQ '91-ARVERAQQSQN .L Page six 1 1 Q l The General Organization guided by Miss Worthington, elected four ofhcers to direct the many and varied activities of our students. The G. O. was very active this past year under the capable leadership of Pete Hofstedt, Scott Bearce, Bobbie Clary, and Jemma McGowan. Functioning within the council are six com- mittees. The Social Hour, Social Service, Inter- class Track Meet, Student Assembly, Traffic, and Lost and Found Committees were supported by the G. O. in their activities of the year. Two gala dances, collections tor the Salvation Army and the March of Dimes, and the annual Inter-class Track Meet stand out as admirable additions to the fine record of the General Organization at Washington Irving High School. 4' T Page seven fQ'YLEAS MQEQ 2, irons' HE LTH One of the most extensive student welfare programs carried on in W. l. is the health pro- gram. A nurse is in the building almost all the time. Miss Jean and Mrs. Fisher have helped to keep us in topnotch health this year. Our eyes and ears were checked to insure our abilities to read and hear well. Each year our dental hygienist comes to school to examine our teeth for decay. She notifies us if there is any repair work to be done. Dr. Aliberto is the school doctor. Though he makes his annual spring visit to check each student from head to toe in order to insure perfect health, he is called on several other times throughout the year by the students and faculty. Our medical staff is always on hand with C1 smile and a cheerful word, so that students find little discomfort upon entering the nurse's office, no matter what the occasion. lfflfjl' I'l-jlllf C3 Purser Ship's Clerk Every ship has a main office equipped with a clerk and purser. No ship's clerk was ever as busy as our secretary, Marilyn Prior. She compiled the bulletin, patiently listened to our requests and excuses, and did a thousand and one other jobs. Just as the purser handles the money on a ship, so Mr. Collins kept accounts at W. l. All who have worked with him know of his fine work and patient, kind helpfulness. A ship's passengers sometimes forget the faithful crew who keep the vessel going, so too did we often forget W.l.'s mainte nance crew, which kept the school neat and clean. To Mr. Ander- son, the ianitors, and especially Mr. Erickson, who is retiring after twenty years of faithful service to W. l., we say Thank you. As the above picture indicates the main office in Washington Irving High School is o scene of student and administration activity, The pleasant attitude of our busy secretary provides a fine atmosphere in which the school business is carried on. Crew Janitors: Grant Snyder, Arthur Anderson Cwith Bossoml, Carl Erickson, George Dixon, John Morgotta, Lawrence Brown, and Pat Staffiero. I . 'N 3 iq f 4 E51 . ,ef 4 ' t g,- To Mr. Carl Erickson we give a place of honor in apprecia- tion of twenty years of invalu- able service. Page 711.110 NAVIGATORS MILDRED BABCOCK-Home Economics. New York State Teachers' College, B.S., Cornell University, M.S. ALVERDA BEIK-Librarian. New York State Teachers' College, B.S. ROCCO CAIVANO-Art. Syracuse University, B.F.A., Columbia Teachers' College, M.A. ANNE MARIE CAMPSEN-Science. Radcliite Col- lege, M.A., Mount Holyoke, B.A. MARGARET CANFIELD-Literature. New York University, B.S., M.A. MILDRED CLEVELAND-Mathematics, Business Law. Columbia University, B.A., M.A. MILO E. CUSHMAN JR.-Guidance Director. Massachusetts State Teachers' College, B.S., Columbia University, M.A. GEORGIA DANE-Girls' Athletic Director, Health. Indiana University, B.S., Columbia Univer- sity, M.A. MARGARET DAWSON-Shorthand and Secre- tarial Practice. New York University, B.S., Columbia University, M.A. CLIFFORD DINSMORE-Music Education. New England University, Columbia University. JOHN H. FULLER-Principal. Pennsylvania State Teachers' College, B.S., New York Univer- sity, M.A. CATHERINE GATES-Latin, English. Cornell Uni- versity, B.A. ELSA GORDON-Psychologist. Barnard College, B.A., New York State Teachers' College, M.A. WARREN GRAY-Science, Physics, Chemistry. New York State Teachers' College, B.S., Columbia University, M.A. CARLETON HACKETT-Instrumental Music, So- cial Studies. University of Maine, B.A. CONSTANCE HAHN-Mathematics. Syracuse University, A.B., Columbia University, M.A. JAMES HILLTOUT-History. University of British Columbia, B.A., M.A. Page ten LAWRENCE W. HYNES-History. St. Lawrence University, B.A., Columbia University, B.A., St. Louis University, Lavalle University. THEODORA KLOHA-English. Kent State Uni- versity, B.S., Columbia University, M.A. FLORENCE LANGLOIS-French, English. Colum- bia University, B.S., University of Paris, Diploma. VICTOR LECCESE-Science, English. Brooklyn College, B.S., New York University, M.A. JAMES LYNCH JR.-Business. Syracuse Univer- sity, B.S., Columbia University, M.A. DORIS MAURER-Dramatics and Speech. Univer- sity of Chicago, B.A., Illinois Wesleyan Uni- versity, B.F.A., University of Tulsa, M.A. DAVID MILLMAN-Athletic Director, Health. New York University, B.S., M.A. JAMES O'TO'OLE-Manual Training. Oswego State Teachers' College, B.A., Syracuse, University, M.A. SINGHILD PLUMLEIGH-Home Economics. Lewis Institute: University of Wisconsin, Columbia University, B.S., M.A. HENRY RICHARDSON-English. Middlebury Col- lege, A.B., Columbia University, M.A., Ph.D. EUGENE REILLY-Social Studies. Manhattan Col- lege, B.S., Columbia University, M.A. EMILY SPINELLI-Spanish. Montclair State Teach- ers' College, B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Columbia University, M.A. ELLIOT STEARNS-Mathematics. Middlebury Col- lege, B.S. RUTH WEBER-Rutgers University, B.A., Colum- bia University. FLORENCE WORTHINGTON-Mathematics. Col- umbia University, B.S. ARTHUR ANDERSON-Superintendent of build- ings and grounds. PERCY COLLINS-Attendance Supervisor. Rens- selaer Polytechnic Institute. EMILY JEAN-School Nurse. Columbia Univer- sity, B.S., Presbyterian Hospital, R.N. ,. , --ye' 4 ff,-ff, President Vice President wiLuAM coma 5 - sgggg, 'A Q , 1. 4 7: sau ,I 59,516-2 You Goofed Renown: being president Port of Cali: Mr. O's Destination: Legal Profession i ,-www 31,1 'fir a ', WILLIAM LANGHANS Goss Where's Connie? J Renown: his camping trips E Port of CQII: in Mr. C's I Destination: To make u picture on the head of u pin I' ff' J-1- -uf WZ - f',..,4EE:- , '- N f -fe-f-J-if ,TQ iii --f MARION CENTOFANTI Senseless Secretary f FIR8 CLASS i I'II see you later. Renown: cheerleading Port of Call: lower school hall Destination: legal secretory and who knows what after that! 4'..'I7' MARGARET FITZGERALD Peggy Am I late? Renown: being busy? Port of Call: rushing through the halls Destination: Nursing Treasurer Page eleven. 'bk i . GERSHEN MARK ABRAHAM FRANCISCO ARDUINO PAUL BAKER Yogi Frank Pablo How are you doing? Ah-Yea! m-m-m-m boy Renown: being slow Renown: Band Renown: mad scientist Port of Call: home, trying to get out Port of Call: A 81 P Port of Call: County Trust Destination: engineering Destination: C. P. A. Destination: college JANET MARIE BAUERSFELD MAJORIE GRACE BELL CAROL ANN BIRD Janie Ding-a-ling Birdie Hi, there you! Do l have to? Oh-gee Renown: organizing BIinker Bandits Renown: natural blond hair Renown: unusual name POF? Of CGIII The Green I'I0l'T19l Port of Call: home Port of Call: the birds' nest Destination: moon Page twelve Destination: secretary Destination: secretary 'I 1 N I RONALD BLAIR ROSE MARIE BRADY BRIAN BUGBEE J. B. Little Goof Bugs Got one left? Did ou et a letter toda ? Ach der lieber! Y 9 Y Renown: skipping classes Renown: drum maiorette Renown: knowledge of sports Port of Call: Freddy Deers' Port of Call: auditorium: setting up Port of Call: Edgar Cormier's Destination: Salvation Army the band and orchestra Destination: to announce all Knick Destination: dental assistant games: home and away JEAN LUCILLE CAVALI ERI Jeannie Oh, for Pete's sake Renown: handing out gum Part of Call: Johnny'sy with Joan Destination: secretary BARBARA HOPE CLARY JOYCE CLEMENTS Bobbie Joycie Guess what? Ah . . . come on! Renown: six cats Renown: big blond Port of Call: sorting G.O. cards Port of Call: girls' athletic field Destination: nursing Destination: housewife Page thirteen BARBARA CONSTANCE EDGAR CORMIER VICKI CONRAD Barbs Big Easy Ed Vic m-m-m boy, you're a dandy one! Whatta ya gonna do? You know what I mean! Renown: deviItry in class Renown: staying out at strategic times Renown: being friendly Port of Call: home: knittin' for Britain Port of Call: home Port of Call: with Nancy Destination: a nursing career and De5tiI10ti0rl: The FOUI' Wim-IS Und the Destination: interior decorator then D , , Seven Seas HERBERT CUNITZ MARILYN DEL MERICO NANCY SHAW DOWNEY Herb Del Nan You're Cl QOOCI one You don't know: do you? Oh, shoot, l'm not used to it Renown: President of Science Ciub Renown: coiiecting Frankie Laine Renown: tennis Port of Call: in the Ford records Port of Call: in red iet with the kids Destination: scientist Port of Cali: .lohnny's Destination: eiementary teaching Destination: secretary Page fourteen ROBERT ELDERS Korea Take it easy Renown: noisy study halls Port of Call: Hoogee's car Destination: business management I . , RICHARD FEILE MARY ANN ENGLE Dick Mae Now back to what I was saying You aII Renown: repairing electrical equipment Renown: the carp on skating parties Port of Call: Herb's house Port of Call: with the girls Destination: electronics Destination: nursing NANCY FINK LOUISE ADELE FISHER MARY LOU FISHER Finkie Lou Mare You goofedl the most horrible thing happened! that's nothing but a rumor Renown: Hostess of the Spy House Renown: knee-high socks Renown: Hi-Y President Port of Call: with Vicki Port of Coll: searching forthe mislaid Port of Call: Loh Park Destination: art teacher monster Destination: nursing Destination: teaching Page fifteen '53 PHILIP FOX MARY AGNES FOLLMER Phil You're a doll: d-u-I-l! Renown: laugh Port of Call: Mr. O'Toole's Destination: engineering school Mare Come early, Joan Renown: iokes Port of Call: waiting for Joan Destination: teaching JOSEPH FRATTURA Brother-rat Take 'er easy Renown: his tall tales Port of Call: over the hill Destination: to make a million the first year: tax free dollars DOROTHY FRANCES GALICK Dottie Aw . . . come on, Kitty Renown: sports Port of Call: Carmelite Church Destination: college Page sixteen WILLIAM GRAHAM Bill What do you mean? Renown: art work Port of Call: Poco Hills CATHERINE FURPHY Kitty HGOHYH Renown: red hair Port of Call: with Dottie Destination: agricultural farming Destination: secretary THOMAS HALE5 WILLIAM HALLSTEIN PETER WILLIAM HALL Johnny Bill Pete Who me? . . . get out! Really? You're kidding Renown: excuses Renown: cheerful disposition Renown: handling club finances Port of Call: car Port of Call: Tappan Pharmacy Port of Call: Peelcskill roller skating Destination: to be a millionaire Destination: college rink Destination: New York Advertising Agency ' E . SW- E ' -ftp. ' ' . + A I V' .4 -f BARBARA JEANNE HARMON Barbie In a rush now, see you later! Renown: Aunt Millie's parties Port of Call: on the road from Grass- lands to Tarrytown Destination: party hostess BARBARA HARRISON Bibs Wonderful Renown: talking Port of Call: room 203 Destination: telephone operator MARY HARRISON Red I disagree with you! Renown: ioking and iesting Port of Call: club meetings Destination: telephone operator Page seventeen JOHN HUGHES Hoogee llHuhll Renown: free advice on cars Port of Call: Fairview Esso Servicenter Destination: Air Force THOMAS IMPERATO Slim nMann Renown: coming from Brooklyn Port of Call: WI1elan's Drug Store Destination: ceramic engineer Page eighteen RUTH HASLAM Georgia Pete PETER HOFSTEDT Dig that crazy . . . ' C'mon, you donkeys Renown: Southern accent Renown: sports Port of Call: at .loan's house Port of Call: in the Pontiac Destination: college Destination: United States Naval Academy JOHN KEELS ROBERT KOENIG June Bug Bobby Dunk It Geez I meanp m-m-ml Renown: basketball Renown: roller skating parties Port of Call: i'I Franklin Courts Port of Call: Y pool Destination: Harlem Globe Trotters Destination: engineering RICHARD ALLEN KOLLAR BARBARA FAITH LAIRD JULIE ANN LAWSON Dick Bobbie Julie Take this around the block So long: not good-bye Hi, there you Renown: American History Renown: 90's in history? Renown: P. J, Parties Port of Call: the gym Port of Call: in the window Port of Call: TIVI4 Destination: Army and then college Destination: achieve success Destination: playing blocks with kinder garten class CYNTHIA LEE LEVITAN Cyn Hurry Up! Renown: Far Above Cayuga's Waters Port of Call: with Leora Destination: analyzing Vicki and Leora LEORA ANN LUDERS Lee . . . -bye Renown: singing all the time Port of Call: At Cynthia's Destination: clothes designer: dancer MARIE ANN LUPI Lup Don't bug me! Renown: mother's handwriting Port of Call: here, there, and every where Destination: to reach the moon Page nineteen ROBERT LUSTYIK JOHN LUSTYIK DAVID MORGAN MACK Bob Muush Dave Well, where I come from . . . At ease, boysg let a mon at it! Are you bragging or complaining? Renown: football Renown: stories of the woods Renown: wisecracks Port of Coll: 97 Grove Street Port of Call: on the farm Port of Call: A 81 P Destination: once around the world Destination: Armyy then college Destination: personnel manager CRAIG MCICNAUGHTON JEANNE ELIZABETH MANNA VICTOR MANGIACAPRA Beefy Jeanie Monge You Got lt Wl1o's on idiot? Come on! Renown: attendance record Renown: always losing something Renown: fhe second Harry Port of Call: Freddy Deer's P0rf Of Call: with the girls Port of Coll: A 81 P D0SYiI1U?i0H1 college Destination: President of A 8. P Destination: clergyman Page twenty MARY ANN MARGOTTA Roxie What do ya mean? Renawn: having fun Port of Call: Delmar , with Richie Destination: dance instructor JOHN MATHIESON Matty Don DONALD JOHN MARSCHKE h-m-m wonderful Wonderful! Renown: staying away from girls Renown: flashy clothes Port of Call: In his Chevy Destination: millionaireg with Hales Destination: Navy Admiral Port of Call: with Picarelli and ? .lUl.lANNE DIANE MELE DONALD R. MCLEAN OLIVIA McBRlDE Julie Baby Feta Oh, beans! It's the greatest! Ohl Renown: dark hairy dark eyes Renown: nickname RGHOWUI 0lJSeI1Ce ff0m School Port of Call: Mr. C's room Port of Call: 58 New Broadway POV' of Call: lunch l'00m Destination: modeling Destination: to be successful Destination: ll0US6Wife Page twenty-one DANA MORROW MINGO Hooper Thot's a cool car Renown: narroting the talking year- book Port of Call: at the garage Destination: to own a gas station DOMINICK ANTHONY MINOTTI Nicky What's your problem? Renown: selling Christmas cards Port of Call: Biology lab. Destination: Johns Hopkins I l 'nt PHYLLIS VICTORIA MISITA Honey Crazy: no? Renown: doing teachers' work Port of Call: Pinky's: with Hal Destination: Robiscn's in Scarsdole JUNE MARIE NIELSEN Scungy CPD No Kiddingif' Renown: lost minute rushes Port of Call: Whelan's Destination: college: teaching Page tw:-11 ty-two DONALD ARTH UR MORI N Moe Eat Me Renown: girls and football Port of Call: Helen's house Destination: football GLORIA VIRGINIA NICHOLS Nikki Wait 'til next year Renown: collecting props Port of Call: prop room Destination: college: teaching I 1 R JAMES SEABURY Jim Don't bother me Renown: reading Port of Call: public library Destination: electrical engineer DIANA MARIE SCOGNA Di Aw, you're kidding me! Renown: being everyone's secretory Port of Call: with MASA Destination: private secretary CONSTANTINE SMITH Smitty Don't get all shook up! Renown: being different Port of Cu'I: with the boys Destination: Foreign Legion General JANICE ELAINE STEARNS CAROL DIANE STARKEY KEITH LOGAN SUGDEN Jan C. D. Sug Cut it out This just isn't my clay! You goofecl! Renown: being short Renown: decorating Renown: dramatic roles Port of Call: Glenville Port of Call: room 207 Port of Call: Pinky's with charm Bob Destination: fashion designer Destination: Ohio University Destination: personnel or advertising work Page twenty-four IRENE TORHAN DORIS SWANSON Renie Dorie Want a smack Oh, that's awful Renown: girls' sports Renown: cheerleader Port of Coll: with Johnny Port of Call: Sunnyside Restoration Destination: marriage Destination: nursing CAROL ANN TATTA Carol Talk to me Renown: talking Port of Call: with Pete Destination: housewife 1, '1 x JOAN WALSH JOSEPH VINCENT Joanie Skip l'd like to belt you Be there Renown: being late Renown: going with a girl younger Port of Call: Ruth's house by four years Destination: bus'ness school Port of Call: waiting for a bus Destination: college . I. SYBIL ELAINE WATKINS Syb Look, Butch . . .! Renown: quietness Port of Call: Pinky'sp awaiting calls from Buitalo Destination: Medical and Dental Tech- nologist Page twenty-five JK' MARILYN LOUISE WAY ARLENE ELIZABETH THOMAS JANET CRUGER Maggie Kitten Jan l'lil Dig that crazy mixed-up kid! Hi, there! Renown: giggles Renown: rogues gallery wallet Renown: captain of twirlers. Port of Call: Way's Snack Shack Port of Call: everywhere Port of Call: Tarrytown Hospital Destination: stenographer Destination: marriage Destination: medical technologist OUR SPOTLIGHT The glitter of the Class of 'l954's ln a year of activity, the JUN- spotlight shines upon an organiza- IOR RED CROSS has won such tion of recent conception at Wash- prestige that we are proud to select ington Irving High School. the group for a place of honor. Page twew ty-six ,JSF -s-..J'f'.fx,s.f !MMMW . JWU 'W'4 One fair day in September of the year 1948 we set sail at Washington Irving High School with education as our destination. An eager group, we found great pleasure in being a member of a fabulous high school student body during the green tender years of seventh and eighth grade. Pathetically anxious to be grown up, we were awed in the presence of upper- classmen as they followed what we believed to be the esthetic pattern of gods and goddesses. Though the years passed with happiness, we were not sorry to head for a wondrous year as high school freshmen. The fateful winds of a turbulent sea blew our pitiable selves into the waiting arms of the sophomores. Thoroughly initiated at a surpris- ingly fun-filled freshman-sophomore party, we no longer felt like tourists in Washington Irving High School. Our ambitious classmates worked hard to promote respect for their potentialitie-s of the future in high school. Mr. Richardson's advice was heeded carefully as we planned for the next four years. With Pete Hofstedt as our chosen leader, the other capable officers, Walter Archer, Babbie Clary, and Karen Johnson sped our class to a proud financial start. By retracing the tedious course followed through the years of 1950 and 1951 we might fill a giant-sized chest with the treasured memories acquired by the Class of 1954. Setting sail for the exciting year as sopho- mores was a step toward the hallowed goal of becoming grown up. Again we were proud of our wise iudgment in electing Bill Cotter, our capable president, Billy Langhans, our amiable veep, Rose Brady, our talented secretary, and Irene Rizzi, our ambitious treasurer. The new guidance from Mr. Cornwall proved to be an incomparable asset to our class. Working ourselves with the clever manner of experienced salesmen, we descended upon our village weighted down with magazine subscrip- tions for our friends and neighbors. The true spirit of Christmas filled our young imaginations with schemes for a ioyous fun-filled dance- the first we were to present proudly. The Night Before Christmas was the gay event's apt title because we could almost hear Santa Claus on the school roof-top midst the seasonal danc- ing music which came forth from an atmosphere of evergreens and mistletoe. The fruits of our labor brought success and happiness to us as we added more richness to our thriving bank account. Moving gracefully, yet gaily, with the winds of 1952 and 1953, we glided into our long- awaited iunior year aboard our good-school liner. Phil Fox, with Yogi Abraham, Paul Baker, and Diane Scogna, assuredly took over the class leadership. More gratefully and happily than ever, we received the advice from our newly- chosen adviser, Mr. James O'Toole-usually re- ferred to as our likeable Mr. O. Our recently- acquired upperclassmen stature was nearly crushed by the sudden tidal wave of school work doled out with encouraging wo-rds and warning mottos, m-m-m-wonderfull and Don't be a diddlebotch. Not easily discouraged after the experience of two years in Washington Irving High School, we headed toward even greater aims with the presentation of a hilarious comedy, A Broom for the Bride. Realistic decorations, waves, tropical fish, boats, mermaids, treasure chests and seaweeds, transformed the school gymnasium into a nautical wonderland for the unparalleled production of our underwater prom presented to the melodious raptures of How Deep ls the Ocean? By the great horn spoon! The years certainly flew to 1954. Though we lost some of the frivol- ity of our first days in high school, we still proudly possessed ambitious anxiety for the future. We could not hope to choose the right words to thank Mr. O. for his help in guiding us. Our officers, Bill Cotter, Bill Langhans, Marion Centofanti, and Peggy Fitzgerald performed in- valuable services in our senior year. A financially successful Christmas card sale, a widely ac- claimed hilarious hit, You Can't Take It With You, and a yearbook of which to be proud are rewards which shall be treasured in our mem- ories for many years to come. The year of 1955 will find the Class of 1954 sailing as mature young people on strange unchartered seas, let us pray the gratitude which we humbly extend to our parents, our teachers, and our friends will be rewarding, and further, in the memory of the school, may our class be gone but not forgotten. Page twenty-seven Page twenty-eight Cl. 'N I G 7 1:7-9 ,-1 Page twenty-nine THE TREASURE WE LEAV Gershen Abraham leaves the chemistry lab in shambles, Frank Arduino leaves-all shook up from the Senior play. Paul Baker leaves the County Trust in the Brown Bomber. Janet Bauerstield leaves her good health to Paola Man- giacapra. Marjorie Bell leaves her name to her brother. Carol Bird leaves the Bird's Nest to Jean. Ronald Blair leaves the Y.M.C.A. to his brother, Donald. Rose Brady leaves-asking, Did you get a letter? Brian Bugbee leaves his ability to read in the dark to all narrators. Jean Cavalieri leaves her gum under the desks of W.l. Marion Centofanti leaves the cheerleaders to next year's captain. Barbara Clary leaves her pleasant personality to everyone, Joyce Clements leaves Bob Van Sciver. Vicki Conrad leaves her Irving memories to Ann Blasi. Barbara Constance leaves her typical female mind to Mr. Richardson. Edgar Cormier leaves his quiet ways to Lloyd Jacobs. William Cotter leaves to sell iceboxes to Eskimos. Janet Cruger leaves the twirlers to Diana Laird. Herbert Cunitz leaves his pipe to Dick. Marilyn Del Merico leaves the torch for her sister to carry. Nancy Downey leaves her driving ability to the iet age. Robert Elders leaves his flying ability to Charles Agar. Mary Ann Engle leaves her accent to Charles Singleton. Richard Feile leaves his mechanical talent to lra Guzik. Nancy Fink leaves the Spy house to Kenny. Louise Fisher leaves her baton on the football field, Mary Lou Fisher leaves to liven up Plattsburg. Peggy FitzGerald leaves her willingness to work to all. Mary Follmer leaves the French club to Mademoiselle. Phil Fox leaves his laugh to Dennis Mathieson. Joe Fraturra leaves his football ability to Joe Hudek. Catherine Furphy leaves her red hair to her brother. Dorothy Galick leaves her athletic prowess ta Isabelle. Billy Graham leaves his even disposition to John Smith. Thomas Hales leaves to get rich quick. Peter Hall leaves his smile to Linda. William Hallstein leaves his Charleston ability to Richard DiCicco. Barbara Harmon leaves the memory of her famous parties. Barbara Harrison leaves her amiable personality to Dolores Johnson. Mary Harrison leaves her teasing to Rose Marie Reasar. Ruth Haslam leaves as the last of the Georgia peaches. Pete Hofstedt leaves the G.O. to the next president. John Hughes leaves his sideburns to John Stiloski. Thomas lmperato leaves to catch the Brooklyn express. ooo John Keels leaves the basketball team without its star. Robert Koenig leaves our prom to posterity. Richard Kollar leaves his nickname Rigormortis to Carl Miller. Barbara Laird leaves her singing voice to Jean Fleming. William Langhans leaves his art work to Mr. C. Julie Lawson leaves the Pontiac to Timmy. Cynthia Leviton leaves her talkativeness to Willa Bramson. Leora Luders leaves her talents to Margot. Marie Lupi leaves her seat at Russ's to Dottie Jenner, John Lustyik leaves his hunting to Scott Bearce. Bob Lustyik leaves his football spirit to Bob Husted, David Mack leaves his iokes to Bo Martin. Craig MacNaughton leaves Miss Beik in the library. Victor Mangiacapra leaves his black suede shoes to handsome Harry. Jean Manna leaves her place on the squad to Gail. Mary Ann Margotta leaves her gym excuses to Ruth. Donald Marschke leaves his natural talent for playing the piano to all aspiring pianists. John Mathieson leaves Miss Cleveland in peace. Olivia McBride leaves to be married. Donald Mclean leaves his nickname to Evelyn Cohen. Julianne Mele leaves her long tresses at the hair dressers. Dana Mingo leaves his hot rod to Robert Newell. Dominick Minotti leaves to sell Christmas cards to Santa. Phyllis Misita leaves her curly hair to Carole Foreman, Donald Morin doesn't leave anything-he's taking all. Gloria Nichols leaves the play props to Mrs. Maurer. June Nielsen leaves her laugh to Fran Arbitrio. Carole Pollak leaves the talking yearbook to everyone. Janice Prior leaves as the one and only Mighty Mouse. Ronald Quigley leaves his voice to Todd Stewart. James Rae leaves the N.T. hockey team without its star. lrene Riui leaves as the last of the Riuis. Dorothy Schimenti leaves her daydreaming to Connie. Diana Scogna leaves her willingness to help to Ronnie. James Seabury leaves Mr. Gray in peace, Connie Smith leaves with John Mathieson. Carol Starkey leaves room 207 at 3:20. Janice Stearns leaves Glenville to Doris Adams. Keith Sugden leaves his acting ability to Dennis Palmer. Doris Swanson leaves her walk to N.T. to anyone who enjoys fresh air. Arlene Thomas leaves for a trip to New England. lrene Torhan leaves to become Mrs ..... Joseph Vincent leaves his crew cut to Kenny Pitcher, Joan Walsh leaves her ability, punctuality to late-comers. Sybil Watkins leaves homeroom 210 to Betty Windas. Marilyn Way leaves her giggles to Florence Johnson, i A F A g , , F 1 E ' E F , -Q, , X icopoas it - Y 1 ' 'V 1- .ps ...M -BLUE-'ANT ,fi 1 y, fs. 'fo snevE1c.-.- .gf 1 : 1 -, S 'i 1 FLowER:' t -W--M if -nfl-.l Z, l..+g:jr OifTiiE i R L .4-f, ' ' F- -r 54453 . , vacua yn ,y T ' 'lf v F' ' . A' . T -ff-, .:3T', c sesis.. . of Toe T ef - NX gfx .4 QPNFE BUT N2 A I' 1 , gi K , g , FORGOTTEN J ' f X f ffyf' --f5i5k5 ' ' '- f:2a-:- 7 ' -fafi' CLASS SONG Hearts aflame, stand we now Facing future's door. Proud we go, the world to show, The class of fifty four. Hours we've spent together Through our ioys and even tears Will live on in our hearts, And will guide us, Stand beside us, Ever through the years. Though our goals differ now And paths may cross no more, Fame whatever, we are ever, The class of fifty four. Life will we always cherish If we never deny That songs were born when we stood Side by side, ln days gone by, In days gone by. by Leora Luders MEMORIES Our grand entrance to high school, midst the gay capers of a strange, wonderful species Bill's broken leg, Rose's sprained ankle-, and Keith's hoarse voice are memories from our first called seniors , was the thrill of a lifetime . . . the beginning of many hours of happiness. Remember the exciting class periods spent in the ageless competitive spirit of a spelling bee. In time to the fabulous music of the Anvil Chorus , as eager seventh and eighth graders, we banged our rulers on the tables of 101 as Miss Canfield beamed her pleasure on our efforts. You knew that, didn't you? , Mr. Flickinger would say as we stared in awed response to one of his startling statements. In answer to the look of anticipation on our bewildered faces, Mr. Cushman would say with a smile, I'Il be right with you. A new slogan was echoed everywhere after Mr. Hynes's resounding voice had first ex- claimed, m-m-m wonderful! play over which we can now reminisce with laughter. Green hands, no homework, sticky fingers, and shop confusion were indicative of the prom's preparation which disrupted our class and the school for endless days and weeks. Gaily 'talking with friends, living it up, and singing until all hours were the foolish things which made our senior parties so enjoyable for all. The Christmas card sale brought money to our thin purse. Can we ever forget Nicky saying, Will everyone please pick up his samples after school TODAY? Endless hours of friendship and happiness, which filled six treasurable, gay years, make us say a fond farewell with the hope that our hallowed memories of high school will preserve themselves in our hearts forever. Page thirty-one SECOND CLASS 'The second class of our ship composed of the Juniors sailed this year through rough and calm seas ably led by Duncan Dempster, Todd Stew- art, Ann Blasi, and Jerry Eisen. Their guidance on the voyage was provided by Miss Constance Hahn. On a bright sunny day in October, when the news of approaching sea gulls was an- nounced, the whole second class clamored on deck. As the sea gulls flew overhead the birds dropped their prized possessions, the gleaming gold and onyx iunior class rings, which were ioyously claimed by their new owners. On March twenty-seventh, the whole ship, crew and all, climbed below deck to view an engaging play presented by the Class of '55 complete with footlights and greasepaint. The hilarious play 'Ill' !lll: 59 ' . --rv ,ff . 1 ieesgii f e e tw if, 4 'gsgfgl .' 1' 'urs -.A ' , -- - I J I if- Q .ff .X X produced was Arsenic and Old Lace. The per- formance was ver well received, and obtained Y many lauds from the audience. The class Thes- pians profited immensely from their first taste of the theatre by gaining rich rewards in human relations and the thrill of a hit performance. During a stop at Hawaii near the end of June, when, in a furor of activity, the second class provided a colorful and melodious prom, the romantic atmosphere of white sand, palm trees, and the soothing strains of Hawaiian music was present. With the culmination of the year's successful activities, the juniors anticipated Sep- tember when, with excitement, they would ob- tain a superior position as first-class members of their ship bound for 1955. nf Miss Hahn Officers: Duncan Dempster, Todd Stewart, Ann Blasi, Jerry Eisen Page thirty-two .' .N Cssx r- 1. I 1 ' 5'-'Q 2 ,F I I - J Wwe I I 1 ff-rw 1 A 7' .,-'QA 12, jf! v CLASS OF '55 Row I-N. Reno, M. Bugbee, A. Ulacco, E. Windas, M. Napolitano, J. Carfi, W. Bramfon, E. Bradley, A, Barrett, P. Gray, J. Fleming, E, Cohen, D. Adams, B. Adler, H, Kaps, J. Bronik, A. Morabito. Row 2-R. White, C. Miller, C. Foreman, A. Paschen, A. Blasi, J. McGowan, P. Osborn, G. Erickson, E, Searles, J. Thomas, L. Stuart, M, Chaufournier, M. Mueller, J. Cole, I. Moclntosh. Row 3-A. Scogna, R. Margotta, M. L. Rose, P. Fink, D, Laird, D. Lucero, l. Rahmani, P. Estreich, R. Miller, M. Stewarf, J. Wolter, M. Hennessy, F, Arbitrio, D. Jenner, C. Agar. Row 4-R. Pellaton, D. Franceschini, J. Pilla, W. Mueller, J. Stiloski, V. Corveddu, E. Martin, A. Dalton, C. Nardullo, L. Erickson, G. Eisen, F, Symms, J. Fiala, E, Carroll, D. Dempster, G. Stewart, M. Merl. Row 5-T. Parker, J. Hudek, M. Butterbaugh, K. Pitcher, G. Langhans, D. Hanson, G. Logan, J. Garst, E, Mayer, J. Gatyas, I, Guzik, W. Moore, J. Garrison, M. Kaplan, R. Newell, R. VanSciver, W. Bearce. Page thirty-three CABIN CLASS 'r 'J 'D va . 4 Mr. Leccese Officers: Barbara MacKinnon, Dennis Mathieson, Jean Bird, Betty Langle Our Cabin Class, the Sophomores, sailed in a tumult of excitement through a year of end- less activity. At the helm to help guide the ship were the class officers and adviser. These were: President, Barbara MacKinnon, Vice President, Dennis Mathieson, Secretary, Jean Birdy Treas- urer, Betty Langley and Mr. Victor Leccese, Class Adviser. The Class began the new year admirably by setting a new record in the annual magazine sale and making a substantial profit from their food sale at the Washington Irving vs. Gorton football game. These profits went toward their future activities as seniors. The successful com- pletion of undertakings such as these caused the rest of the ship to be very proud of the sophomores. ln October, the Class of '56 held the tradi- tional party for the Freshmen tourists. The re- sults of this party were evident in the marked faces and rumpled hair of every victim. On J 9 M. .f M-Tiif. kt 1 - ,5- fy ylf, N We ,Xt ' s - fw XGJQ 7 Page thirty-four December the eighteenth, in the true Yuletide spirit, the sophomores presented the seasonal dance complete with reindeer, fir trees and a surprise visit from iolly old Saint Nick. During the bright days of spring, the ener- getic class took two enjoyable outings which served to promote the social activities of these maturing sophomores. The first trip was to the scenic park at Bear Mountain. The class mem- bers all enioyed swimming in the spacious pool, walking through the zoo or spending a few lazy moments in a boat on the peaceful lake. On their second trip, this time to Playland, the class enioyed the excitement of the many amusements in addition to all the pleasures they had found at Bear Mountain. As the year drew to an end, the Sophomores elected their class officers and looked eagerly forward to the time when they would become Juniors in Washington Irving High School. CLASS 0 ' 56 Row 'I-V. Wolf, M. Goldberg, J. Vincent, C. Clary, L. Mays, J. Bird, F. Johnson, M. Manna, C. Jones, C. Vetrano, S. Smith. Row 2-A. Solomon, V. Kaptan, J. Masarech, P. Corrigan, P. Carroll, E. Langle, L. Hall, R. Reasor, S. Reno, V, Vertes, B. Myers. Row 3-K. Moore, L. Mueller, B. Burke, D. Brown, A. Volina, K. Mackie, V, Kopa, M. Lawrence, B. MacKinnon, M. Bryan, J. Goldberg. Row 4-K. Sanchez, E. Jamieson, G. Guiliano, S. Cormier, M. Claros, R. Goflenberg, C. Vincent, D. Avery, C. Moore, B. Roe, D. Gundell, N. Engle. Row 5-K. Walpuck, R. Godin, R. Carlin, D. Brown, T. Celentino, R, Husted, D. Mathieson, W. Pearson, B. Bruce, J. Smith, R. Maru. Row 6-R. Mabli, T, Rodgers, L. Jacobs, J. Abraham, R. Mueller, C. Singleton, C. Soravilla, P. Ogle, S. Cohen, 5. Mor- getiak, S. Marshall. Row 7-J. Nielsen, F. Adams, P. VanDyke, J. Leggio, F. Walton, T. Mayer, A, Kline, L. Teague, W. Hammerle, B. Koyner, R. Stevens. Pagv th1'1'ty-five TOURISTS if 4,9 , ,ff M. :gy T 'Q' l Y Q s lf Y M Hu ' 5'-:1 Q, 3- K , it l 1 if E.. s 91, tl - ff I . -ce. TE? my ' ',Q-fi' -Et I Y' Mx fr , - ii I lyttllr N Q - '3 ,ii ' l MW., I , -pig' W. 1 we' n QJ4- N U , 1 I fir ,O N - .., ,K I . ldgun fflygil fig K lil - --- t'z'! 5+,' vw A- Q I It .lllll NI ' ' W- n 3 ' I? f ., -I' A 1' ffl 13 '11 o 3 Ili 17 O 4 5, L ,sw At the beginning of our cruise the freshmen, known as the tourists, thought that they would be in for bad times when on a dark and somber night in October, tossed by turbulent seas, the class was initiated into high school by the sopho- mores. Calm seas followed for the rest of the year under the cooperation of their officers, President, Tim Lawson, Vice President, Tom Dun- nings, Secretary, Kathy Moyer, Treasurer, Ronald Hutcheson, with the capable advisership of Miss Alvircla Beik. During the exciting game with North Tarrytown High School, our ship com- panions, the class of '57 were busily running up and down the aisles with their variety of sweets from the ship's galley. The freshmen tourists made a large amount of money which will be saved during the remaining three years of high school to be ultimately used for produc- ing their own Alhambra. The class eagerly looked forward to next year when they would have the fun of initiating the class below them. For the past school year they were content to remain as tourists under the watchful eyes of their upperclassmen. Many important activities were planned at their class meetings which were carried out with the excitement and hap- piness of a class working together for fruitful gains. The tourists are anxiously awaiting next September when the Class of '57 will emerge as sophomores, well on the way toward a suc- cessful high school career. T5 -. 1 K Miss Beik Officers: Tim Lawson, Tom Dunnings, Kathy Moyer, Ronald Hutcheson Page thirty-six CLASS GF ' 57 Row 1-F. Colco, R. DelMerico, R. Olivieri, N, Ciancoglini, J. Garst, C. Wetmore, B. Burhenne, D, Johnson, P. Mangia- capra, J. Saberski, B. McGee, C. Horner, S. Ashburn. Row 2-P. Kraft, K, Kullen, R. Franzone, B. Masarech, J. Jacobson, B. Nichols, P, Coghlan, E. Moore, C. Bloomer, J. Kunlcler, V. Brunner, F. Kensky, P. Cousins. Row 3-l.. Vincent, E. Saloway, L. Burghardt, B. Clements, T, Napolitano, E. Torhan, E. Moore, B. Austin, C. Clausen, P, Gordon, M. Neimork, G. Ficllc, J. Thomas. Row 4-M. P. Deely, C. Logan, R. Taylor, E. Stewart, M, Wood, M. L. Smith, C. Moyer, R. Chaufournier, W, Komar, B. Gazzola, R. Tatum, J. Bartos, D. Roy, Row 5-W. Giles, G. Wilson, H. Jones, B. Lyncy, G. Shapiro, R. Montgomery, C. Gilchrist, E. Eade, N. Salatel, G. Pitsley, A. Jarosch, B, Koenig, P. Merl, J. Lyons. Row 6-M. Pearson, E. Tully, R. Way, K. VanWegan, T. Tohen, N. Nelson, T. Lawson, C. Sampson, H, Tanaro, H. Gross, J. Wright, B. Segelbaum, D. Roth, Row 7-T. Fortinash, J. Slattery, R. Bell, T. Dunnings, B. Palmer, F. Calabretta, R. Mohl, R. Cunitz, W. Vantassell, C. Paterson, J. Centofanti, B, Girard. Page thirty-sevcoz. STOWAWAYS CLASS OF ' 8 Row 'l-L. Zambrano, C. La Bate, M. Burke, N. Banks, N. Mele, J. Allen, L. Roberts, G. Stuart, B. Cole, M, Pollak, M. J. Smith, P. Cullen, J, Fisher, L. McGowan, D. Scholl. Row 2-D. Parker, J, Henry, V. Scogna, C. Barbella, G. Falbo, B, Hillner, D. Hayn, J. Austin, J. Fryatt, H. Ginsberg, N. Goldman, J. Sanzo, W. Reilly, Row 3-P. Goodwin, V. Johnson, M. Bradley, E. Longfellow, V. Womack, l. Nixon, K. Stone, M. Luders, M. Green, A. Bartucciotto, M. Nixon, B, Cardwell, Y, Burgeharclt. Row 4-P. Rae, W. Kutrieb, P. Mars, R. Jensen, W. Gibson, R. Diciccio, J. Goldsborough, R. Lyden, P. Caimi, R. Waddell, W. Hains, A. Newell, Row 5-J, Capillo, C. Czermak, F. Leggio, L. Sterino, D. Bates, B. Farrell, R. Green, J. Furphy, R. Johnston, R. Malaspina, V. Ricci, G. Mueller, Row 6--B. George, J. Cancro, J. Pearson, R. Calitano, J. Owen, J. Corrigan, R. Chamberlain, D. Andre, W. Butkovich, J. Viggiano, A. Pollock, E. Pollak. Sitting: Officers - Carol La Bute, Judy Fisher, Mr. Milo Cushman, Miss Emily Spinelli Carolyn Jones, and Nancy Eisen. Standing: James Furphy, Rob- ert Green, Donald Vibbard, and Nancy Speight. Page thirty-eight f Row J. Clary, Row E. Banks, Row Sweet, M. Row Avellino, Row D. Ranieri, R. Biorkldnd- Row Mabli, J. Row 7-D. Vlbburd, D. J. Shannon, N. Morabito, T. Miss Canfield CLASS OF ' 59 l-L. Arslanian, P. Clem, C. Palmer, N. Wadsworth, J. Twitty, M, Rugen, H. Wright, G, Wright, R. Jones, R. Risch, L. Fuller, L. Small, N. Eisen, 2-G. Martin, E, Dicenzo, C. Jones, C. Pilla, J, Sanchez, A. Conway, A, Dieterich, N. Speight, F, Lagana, L. King, L. Symms, B. Slifkin, L. Weiss. 3-P. Falbo, B. Groen, O. Ohngren, F. Volina, G. Bonvento, A. Bellantoni, M, L. Bruce, A. Gazzola, B. Ronngren, S. L. Viviano, C. Adair, S. Nixon, P. King. 4-J. Mountcastle, J. Womack, A. Carvalho, M. Guglielmo, P. Goodwin, P, Kyle, L. Solombrino, L, Weitzman, A. J. Serber, H. Leary, P. Hackett, R. Buscetto. 5-R. James, W. Parker, G. Allen, C. Hayes, T. Wilcher, D. Robinson, L, Evans, A. Butkovich, B, Vaz, R. Leggio, 6-J. Guarney, L. Kugel, F. Guttman, L. Edleson, L. Janos, J. Speight, J. Spear, R, Hahn, G. Kuster, G. Carti, C. Zambrano, R. Thomas. Logan, H. Banks, W. Bell, T. Deely, J. Caimi, R, Naylor, A. Ogle, J, Derby, D. Porter, R. Gagnon, Weeks, M. Voiteck. We made a delightful discovery on our ship, there were stowaways aboard-the seventh and eighth graders. The Class of '58, being veterans of one year, were led by their officers Robert Green, Judy Fisher, Carol La Bate and James Furphy. Mr. Milo Cushman guided them. Their activities included a fun-filled party in December and a successful cake sale later in the year. The Class of '59 had a year full of exciting activity. Led by Carolyn Jones, Donald Vibbard, Nancy Eisen, and Nancy Speight with Miss Emily Spinelli as the adviser, the class prepared crossword puzzle books for a veterans' hospital and contributed to its own enjoyment of high school by having a gay party in February. Page th iffy-nimv GUIDANCE 5 5 'Q wig., - 6 The Guidance Department, ably run by Mr. Milo Cushman with the assistance of Mrs. Elsa Gordon, is an indispensable organ in the solv- ing of various problems for the students at Washington Irving High School. The members of our student body are frequent visitors to Mr. Cushman's busy office throughout the school year. The tasks which confront the school counselor are many and varied. There are schedules to be planned to provide six years of education for each pupil. A program of orientation for pre- Page forty high school eighth graders is necessary to insure maximum use of the opportunities tor learning in school. Vocational guidance is given by means ot a testing program, including personal interest, aptitude, and achievement, and per- sonal counseling. No one appreciates the work of the Guidance Department more than the graduating senior. The tireless efforts of Mr. Cushman provide the students with the best aid available in planning for their future, whether it will be further edu- cation or the world of work. .P 3 f 99 QEGQHQ ' , : Q fun 5 A I wx 3 l ce 5 6,41 il 2 E 3 H I .ar a gldlwnnnfo if Jr A . Xtfwa Q Q Q Qs Q gpqvggg Ao -Q0 , , u Q 5 Q x .,g .3 3 Q Q' x Q m . 8 Q W , 2 W I 2 ' 'U' N ' 1 5 5 eaasm. -- x,PN F 4 A7 CJ O6 , Q Q 4 my w A 4 f ff f f'W77?iff f f ffQ'ff 2fwf5 f ff fZw f Af A 216 My 1,011 N! 93 jy 1 5 f Wwwfvff' ff 'D Q 1, 'Wf,h ,Q lv -Ama A WX! , ' 'NN' ffl S' U Q fi gZl 'ff:'l7T2a'fA73?Fj5' 122114 x J A- 1 5 17 U O 4 W v -Ziff'-i W 5 5' ' ' Q 'K 4 ' r 099 'Jak 34731 WD gli? , 459 Q pm I ,pub 2 x 2 133? 2 Q WUI 143 33593909 F152 5 S' 5 dir 2 .'g l . 'I T Li ,P 4 'fre 'fi ,X Q 'Q 1? -'F X Q 1 'W mum? 'mama 3 5 ear . Q . 0 ,009 4 3 Pa gc forty-one T, LAND HO! 6 if ' l I. 5, ' LISBON NV' Mr. Dinsmore Early in September, our ship started out on its cruise around the world. ln our one year at sea, we stopped at many ports which were beautiful, mysterious, and romantic, we crossed devious seas, bathed blue by the sun's rays which became gray and angry under the force of the turbulent wind. Our ship fared well during our adventurous year. We gained a great deal of knowledge as well as many memorable experiences which were to be found in our various activities. Each port that we visited through the channels of imagination became the setting for one of our extra-curricular activities at Washington Irving. Our first stop was at one of the most famous and important sea ports of the world, Lisbon Page forty-two Mr. Hackett in Portugal, which was the home of our musical activities. One of our school's musical organiza- tions was the band, which experienced quite a -successful year under the direction of Mr. Carleton Hackett. The band added color and pageantry to our annual football games by proudly presenting precise formations. Their ul- timate goal was the fine delightful concert pre- sented on April 30, 1954. Thrilled by the roman- tic strains from the score of Kismet , the serious- ness of Hymn of Praise , and the gay iocund melody of Hill Country Ballad , the audience left the auditorium delighted with the variety of the musical numbers presented. The band fin- ished their busy year in a flourish of excitement by marching in the Memorial Day parade. ll' ll The soothing strains of ORCHESTRA music, conducted by Mr. Hackett might have found their way through the streets of Lisbon. They played many enioyable tunes during the inter- missions of the three One-Act Plays, the Junior Play and the Senior Play. The climax of their musical year was on May seventh when the orchestra presented an entertaining annual spring concert. The HUDSONAIRES under the direction of Mr. Clifford Dinsmore consisted of Judy Ogden, Jean Fleming, Leora Luders, Vincent Corveddu, Todd Stewart, Pete Hofstedt, Duncan Dempster. Besides participating in the annual Thanksgiving and Christmas programs, they performed at many high school and community functions. The group also treated the public to engaging music at the band and choral concerts. Page forty-thru' Along with the glamorous positions of leading the band through the streets of our town and participating in the spring concert, our DRUM MAJOR- ETTES, Barbara Clary, Louise Fisher and Rose Brady, had the iobs of fitting uniforms, record ing grades, and sorting music. Page fmty-four Our TWIRLING CORPS, cap- tained by Janet Cruger, pre- sented colorful formations at the parade and football games. Their ability was obvious at the spring concert with a glittering, fast-moving routine. Notably participating in the same events with the presentation of the school's flags was the COLOR GUARD. MILAN Milan, Italy, the operatic center of the world, is an apt place to remind us of our own choruses under the direction of Mr. Dinsmore. The SEN- IOR CHORUS performed in Grand Central Sta- tion during the Yuletide season, sang at our Christmas assembly and took part in the spring Music festivals. Also active during the school months was the JUNIOR CHORUS which in cluded several well-known, enioyable musical oFFerings in its repertoire. Both choruses repre sented the music department very well in enter tainment throughout the year. Page forty-fizfc L............ Page forty-six I ff l I , 1 Q As iuniors, the Class of '54 presented the romantic comedy, A Broom for the Bride, directed by Mrs. Hadley. Despite the last-minute complications of a broken leg, o hoarse voice, and a sprained ankle, the cast with the spirit of real troupers presented a successful ploy of which to be proud. '-w Our senior play was another comedy, You Can't Take It With You. The new dramatics director, Mrs. Maurer, and a large cast did a wonderful job with the story of a zany family full of weird and wonderful characters. Every- one agreed that this production was a tremen- dous success. 3s F 1, 1 fn fi Prrgf' fuwfy-Hcfz'c'11 jiff'uA L,-Jk-vAJLA..fQf4,f4, F O 3 O., oo H JO W D E if P H5 OO lu 09 Oo' F' melt Aff ' 1' Qi H9 x69 Vi? kvfxf!I x R P9 f ff Ht 1 'C..f'-'kv -Q, HEQQQQEA fi Og Colorfully using an underwater theme, the Class of '54 presented an unique Jun- ior Prom. For months in advance the class planned, dreamed, and worked to produce the most elaborate prom ever witnessed at Washington Irving. The magic of youthful imagination and ambition enchanted the evening of June 19, 1953 with the romantic replica of a mystic wonderland, to be found in the surprising sea depths, as the class presented How Deep ls the Ocean O QD cv Q-Q ...lik O O Oo GO O 0 0 0 Q l oo OO , 0 O ., ll if lx -I , A 'gewwillllfll Page forty-nine GRANADA llllll I 'W U W U U mt . ,. it ' 1 .. W l fllgg lgil' 'WW A 'lx I n p 1 I 1 ' I '-f:'?7'5'?,i 1 ' 'I 5 , 1 3,-My 2 a f vial ' . ,L A , 1 ff ' ln romantic old Granada we see many seniors scurrying around counting money, shuffling photos, and scribbling notes. What are they do- ing in Spain? Why all the excitement? Why, they are exploring the Alhambra-what else?- and they are trying to dream up the best year- book yet! Busiest of all on the ALHAMBRA STAFF are the editors, Carol Starkey, Peggy FitzGer- ald, Philip Fox, and Keith Sugden. Miss Gates, our adviser, is worth more to us than all the castles in Spain! MAINZ Now to Mainz, Germany, where Johann Gut- enberg invented the first printing press in 1451. In what more appropriate place could we think of the school paper, the SUNNYSIDE. Under the direction of Leora Luders and Barbara Har- mon six issues went to press. During National Newspaper week, the staff and its adviser, Mrs. Page fifty Mrs. Weber Weber, visited the oltices of the Reporter Dis- patch to get a clearer understanding of how a daily paper is run. A member ot the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and the National Quill and Scroll Society, the publication will continue working toward the betterment of the paper with each issue. STOCKHOLM In Stockholm at the presentation of the Nobel Prizes we are reminded of Washington Irving's scholars, the members of the HONOR SOCIETY. The officers, Ruth Haslam, Judy Ogden, June Nielsen, and Carolyn Clary, led the organiza- DUBLIN . 'X Q' pI -rf . ' i- Mr. Richa rdson tion through a profitable trip of 1953 and I954. Our prize students' activities this year included inducting new members, ushering at school func- tions, and enioying a fun-filled spring picnic. 'fi Mrs. Maurer Stopping at Dublin, Ireland, which is re- nowned for its Irish Abbey Players, we recall another famous dramatic group-the DRAMATIC CLUB of Washington Irving High School. This year, led by Nicky Minotti, Vicki Conrad, Bar- bara Harmon, and Eden Searles with a new adviser, Mrs. Doris Maurer, the club functioned admirably. After the fall tryouts, the group pre- sented its annual entertainment in the popular three one-act plays. In the spring the club en- ioyed a Broadway dramatic production. Page fifty-unc ROME MISS GATES The romantic ruins of ancient Rome inspire a mystic feeling of antique wonder among the tourists in Italy, Roman influence was felt in Washington Irving through the LATIN CLUB. With the stimulus of Latin, an assembly program was presented, informative meetings were held, The Robe was attended by the students of Latin. .loan Wolters, Barbara MacKinnon, Irene Rizzi, and Clarinda Horner were the officers who, with the advice of Miss Gates, helped the student body to understand the amazing cul- ture of ancient Rome. The colorful port of Rio de Janeiro in South America brings to mind the active cultivation of Spanish in Washington Irving. The SPANISH CLUB supervised an unique assembly program, a gala banquet, a seasonal Christmas party, ci scrapbook proiect, and an introduction display Page fifty-two ' AGNA Miss sPiNEiLi I for our guest from Uruguay, Carlos Bozzanos. The capable officers, Carol Pollak, Gloria Nich- ols, Rose Marie Brady, and Betty Langle, with the invaluable guidance of Miss Spinelli led the club members through a year of creditable activity. wr' I Marseille, our Mediterranean introduction to gay, colorful France, is a stopping place where we might call to mind our school's connection with that picturesque nation-the FRENCH CLUB. Advised by Miss Florence Langlois, the executive officers are Mary Follmer and Barbara Harmon LCN DON MARSEILLE Miss Langlois while Doris Adams and Alix Paschen serve as secretary-treasurer and program chairman re- spectively. This year the club enjoyed a ban- quet, a Christmas party, and interesting films while they ambitiously continued their main proiect of embellishing the French armor. 3 .!1f Miss Kloha London is very exciting today, but just imag- ine the colorful town in the time of Shakespeare! As tourists we must visit the Shakespearean shrines of that city. While touring the restora- tions of a by-gone era in English literature, we cannot help but imagine the BOOKWORMS, led by Robert Pellaton, John Fiala, Duncan Demp- ster, and John Pilla with Miss Kloha's advice, gathering information in order to accomplish their ambitious goal of constructing a replica of the Globe Theatre. Page fiffy-H1 rco TH EBES Y xt - ' f TQXN X. N x 221'-7 'ff . r N K X. ':.N : v- ' ' My l I , li ' V ,xl Liifx , ,L xg. fl ,y AR rx I N in N in f , 3 gi' L' E:-X - f f Egwfgic-T: 1 -2 f -ree -4' I F '29 ' ag fig' 'T if 'T' D f A a if -+ -. f . Lg: l , ,, . f .-L:+?:'!', , g A 4244 3 5' -e f Ie . i 1-if mtg. 11 ,sz Q - lr X - . I.-tg' 4- ,J-Jw-, J,:'+13,g,,Q.1.,5 -' - ,sf , vga. - ' ,, -F 4- 4 2?. Thebes, center of the knowledge of ancient Egypt, is an excellent spot in which to imagine Washington lrving's clever scientists and mathe- maticians. Drawing the diagrams of the pyra- mids would have been an excellent proiect for the ambitious members of the MATH CLUB. Led by Miss Hahn, Bill Hallstein, June Nielsen, and lra Guzik, these students made a study ot avia- tion and held a fun-filled spring picnic in addi- tion to attending their interesting monthly meet- ings 'T 'A v.. ,! y 4 l wa 4. l 1 t i The boys of the SCIENCE CLUB would prob- ably laugh at some of the ancient Egyptians' ideas. They are more interested in modern science and its applications. Advised by the science department including Miss Campsen and Page fifty-four l Mr. Gray, the ofticers, Herb Cunitz, lra Guzik, Peter Ogle, and Peter Hall planned a visit to Fisher Body and a sugar factory. The club also held the fiirst dance of the yecr, Limelight Miss Campsen Mr. Gray fl .XL -gv-'L,::-- I I f I CZ Zz ,1 'if QVJ 0, i , A X 1 1 X , ,, . f V 0 I f G . , 21. 'J it -' I n 57 I g I :C -1- ' f I Z, IE, ,ig?ZZ?, . , f f ' ' 1 ' -' f 174,3- 7 --L ' 1 ,, ff A Cf- if - ., 7 . ' J 1, ,f s ' ' , 75? f -5 - . . .K . if Istanbul, where East meets West, has had a long, interesting history. The SLEEPY HOLLOW HISTORY CLUB may not have a long history of acclaim, but, as an active group in Washing- ton Irving High School, the club produced an admirable record for the school year. Previously guided by Mr. Hynes of our history department, GENEVA fail lm lfi X R fl-R IILMX A ff if V Geneva, the center of unparalleled Swiss woodcraft, reminds us of our CRAFT CLUB. Under the direction of Mr. O'Toole with William Moore, Bob Segelbaum, Ira Guzik, and .lack Centofanti as officers, the club established craft interest among the boys. By undertaking the P 1-tl sm the students were advised this year by Mr. Hill- Tout, Canadian exchange teacher who, with the officers, Veronica Kopa, Kathleen Moore, Dana Mingo, and Dennis Palmer, provided the students with monthly films about America's neighbors. unique proiect of raising money through the sale of school pins, the club will be able to award the Craft Club Key each June to the senior boy who has shown the most interest and ability in shop work. Pnyrf fifty-fin' BTANBUL Mr. Hynes Mr. Hill Tout THE HAGUE The Hague is a world-renowned center of international -:ooperation and understanding. The WASHINGTON IRVING GIRLS' HI-Y, during its ambitious year of activity, has aimed at sim- ilar ideals on a community level. Under the leadership of Mary Lou Fisher, Louise Fisher, Nancy Fink, Gail Erickson, and Mary Follmer with the advice of Miss Spinelli the girls assisted the Irvington House, Grasslands Hospital, and the Salvation Army by contributing parcels of holiday cheer. While keeping in step with the state and county Hi-Y functions, the club man- aged to add money to the treasury through sev- eral candy and cake sales. After a ioint Hi-Y dance in March, a social highlight of the year, the girls proudly welcomed fifteen new members into their club in readiness for an even better year of 1955. The Hague, as an international source of world peace, is closely connected with the WASHINGTON IRVING BOYS' HI-Y. The Club'5 stated purpose is to promote peaceful living and create better attitudes for understanding one's fellow man. President Phil Fox, Vice Pres- ident Bill Langhans, Secretary Dick White, Treas- urer Pete Hall, and Chaplain Pete Hofstedt guided the cIub's activity through the year with the advice of Mr. Hill-Tout and Mr. Leccese. In cooperation with the other Hi-Y clubs, the boys attended the state and county conventions, sponsored a dance for the benefit of the w0rId's needy, and inducted more members for the next year in affiliation with service and social activ- ity ofthe Y. M. C. A. Page fifty-six Washington Irving's writings influenced the naming of a newly-organized branch of Hi-Y in Tarrytown. Also following the ideals of the Hague, the SLEEPY HOLLOW HI-Y produced an admirable record of service and social activity under the leadership of their officers, Nancy Downey, Leora Luders, Eleanor Bradley, Connie Nardullo, Mary Ann Engle, with the guidance of Mrs. Luders. Candy sales, tray favors, food donations to the Salvation Army and Irving House, and active participation in the state and county Hi-Y conventions added to the prestige of the year-old club. An unique dance and a fun-filled playday were pleasurable rewards for a year spent in attaining a fine reputation. GLASGOW Miss Babcock The charm of happy Scotch lassies fills the atmosphere around Glasgow, Scotland. As merry as any girls in the highlands or lowlands of picturesque Scotland were the active mem- bers of the SENIOR GIRLS' CLUB. Under the di- rection of the officers, Barbara Harmon, Doris Adams, Lila Mays, and Vicky Kaptan, the girls compiled a fine record for the past school year. The capable guidance of Miss Babcock was ap- preciated during the club participation in good- ies sales and making tray favors. The culmina- tion of an enioyable year of activity came with the entertainment in the Broadway play, Kis- met, a delightful dinner, and several fun-filled parties. Not to be slighted is a younger group of happy lassies. Roaming the corridors of Wash- ton Irving High School they caught the fervor of activity which prevailed in the upper-classmen organization. Putting their knowledge to prac- tical use, the members of the JUNIOR GIRLS' CLUB promoted social training, team work, friendship, and responsibility in the club's activ- ities. Dany Hayn as president, Bonnie Cole as vice president, Joanne Clary as secretary. Julie Fryatt as treasurer, and Nancy Eisen as reporter were the officers who worked well with Mrs. Plumleigh to plan their events. An initiation party, a candy sale, and many happy meeting times made an enjoyable year for the girls. as ',, Mrs. Plumleigh Page fifty-seven QF ...ef -- l... 7' By lending his invaluable talents and counsel to our am- bitious students of ART, Mr. Rocco Coivano fostered the production of many works of art full of meaning and beauty at Washington lrving High School. K is fi l Miss Cleveland Miss Dawson Mr. Lynch As ambitious students, who have worked as edge and experience by being a part of the well as scholars once did in the renowned Uni versity of Alexandria, the BUSINESS classes, under the direction of Miss Cleveland, Mr Lynch and Miss Dawson, gained practical knowl local business world for a few weeks. That train- ing prepared the students to enter the world of work. Page fifty-cigllf Q, I ....-1 'U 'hi' llllllliln... A familiar place to every student in Woshin g- ton lrving is the l'b ' ' ' ' I rary. Miss Belk, the librarian can usually be seen sitting behind her d 'k ' l es in front ot the window. The library is kept quiet and peaceful by Miss Beik as she t h reats t e students with heeded words of wisdom. By help- ing everyone with his problems, whether the sub- lect is math, science, history, or a language, vi' ll fill' Q ll Il l it Q li l lll:2E3523,! , 1 Yvvf' ' 'B-F ' E' 'f' l I a e 1 b fi ' ' ' 1 , Of-1522 qc 90 31-,nr Ae- she seems to be a font ot knowledge. To bright en the cstmsophere, an artistic display can al- ways be found on the large wall at the far end of the room. The book-lined walls of the libr ary present a world of happiness and tragedy, ad- venture and realism, for those students wh f o re- quent this outstanding spot in the school. if if QA. Page fifty-iiinc EXHIBITION IN AN ORIENTAL MUSEUM 2 Comparable to a display in an Oriental museum was W. I.'s exhibit of school work in May of 1953. Each department prepared samples of work that had been prepared during the school year. The purpose of the showing was to acquaint the parents with the fruits of the- students' labors. The third year English classes pre- pared a display of their creative writ- ing, which was in the form of auto- 1s..'-Fr' Qiuwlfsgsj' :A fleizs. D 3 Q s M XXQ- - Eiiiiiitft I X f I I ' I W .23 J Q 935 :Lrg Q3 4 x, ... . 13 4 ' r W ,V S :fi l Q5 .ci : biographies and sonnets. The Home Economic department exhibited cloth- ing and models of furnished rooms. Maps of the Roman Empire and Greece were shown by the Latin classes. The art department's display was paintings of all types, while the industrial arts department brought forth scale size models of houses, and products of wood and metal work. The Junior High was represented by rl gg, AQ, A E-- 'V f fi-' 7 V l k 4 A --. Y V - 'if-If 2- E H 1255? 1 English themes. In the history department, a special exhibit pertaining to the 32 A5 United Nations Organization and a display of maps and papers from the Q M, :QI various classes was on view. The Math Department gave a demonstration of . ? I working a problem in navigation. To complete the exhibition festivities, re- I l I freshments were provided by the cooking classes. ri ' , E-fff' - ef, ' Page sixty 4 56: Id 9,5 P G! 'QUQ .mt sg 1, 39 .5 NY G p ' i-161' l A ' A75 sm 4 5 ff . - KW.-,, 3 Q. Q' a Wm, Q- 5 'A Q N Q 3 5 , , 3 ,J , ev 5 . 53 Page sixty-one G.A.A.: Vicky Kaptan, Nancy Downey, Mary Lou Fisher, A.A.: Nancy Fink, Phil Fox, Yogi Abraham, Mr. O'Toole, Dottie Galick, Mrs. Dane, Peggy FitzGeruld, Doris Adams, Mr. Millman, Bill Langhans, Carol Pollak, Mary Lou Fisher. Pat Carroll, Joyce Clements, Linda Hall, Janice Henry, Patty Cullen, Stimulating an active interest in sports among the female populace of our school is an ambitious task for the GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. ln- fluenced by the spirit of ancient Greek athletic festivities in Olympia, the girls proceeded to compile a fine record for a sports-filled school year. Under the leadership of Dottie Galick, Peggy Fitz- Gerald and the capable sports man- agers with the appreciated, invaluable advice of Mrs. Dane, the femininity of Washington Irving High School was shed in favor of the refreshing enioyment of many intramural athletic activities. -W L t tx ill L t 'w ig ' OLYMPIA As an organization which supervises the main athletic events at Washington Irving High School, the ATHLETIC ASSO- CIATION has functioned ambitiously this year with the guidance of Mr. James O'Toole and Coach Dave Millman. The leadership of Bill Langhans, Gershen Abraham, Carole Pollak and Mary Lou Fisher. Philip Fox and Nancy Fink proved invaluable. ln cooperation with the stu- dent body the A. A. provided leadership for student participation in school athletic functions and also simulated the admir- able attitude of good sportsmanship among our students. A Page sixty-two JH! J This year's cheerleaders did a remarkable iob of developing the enthusiasm at Washington Irving High School. Sparked by genuine enthu- siasm and creative ideas our cheerleaders, Marie Manna, Joyce Cole, Ann Blasi, Fran Arbitrio, Helene Reilly, Barbara Rae, Florence Johnson, Jeanne Manna, and Gail Erickson with Marion Centofanti as captain led the school sports fans in hearty support of the football and basketball teams. Because of the refreshing efforts of the cheer- leaders, everyone was full of pep and spirit to cheer the boys on to victory. Led by our ener- getic and encouraging maidens, the crowds cheered the football players on to victorious triumph over our arch rival, North Tarrytown. During basketball season the cheerleaders kept up the force of spirit which had accompanied the football games and played a great role in cheering the boys on to tying for first place in the Hudson River League. We owe a great deal to our cheerleaders for their undying support of the teams through this past year. Page sixty-three FOOTBALL Football: top, Row I-J. Vincent, B J. Hudek, J. Stiloski, K, Pitcher, V. Gor veddu, B. Muller, D. White. Row 3-F son, E. Eade. 'C Hughes. Row 2-E. Mayer, S. Bearce, R T. Celentino, J. Leggio. ji-19 ' in Mr. Millman Mr. Stearns After having lost nineteen veterans, nine of whom were starters, the 'I953 Washington Irving football team was not expected to produce as fine a record as the previous team, but, consid- ering the outlook on the first day of practice, the squad made a successful season by compil- Page sixty-four ing a record of four wins and four defeats. Included among the victories was the first Wash- ington Irving victory over North Tarrytown since T946. The team, led by co-captains Pete Hofstedt and Bob Lustyik, was victorious over Gorton, 32-7, Beacon, 29-21, Bronxville, 6-O and North Tarrytown, 35-13. The losses were to Rye, Peek- skill, Hastings, and Ossining. The triumph over North Tarrytown was par- ticularly gratifying since it was a team victory in which a keen desire to win and superior abil- ity proved to be the deciding factors. The accomplishments of the team were achieved through the work, help, and under- standing of Mr. Millman and Mr. Stearns who produced a fine team from the few veterans of the 1952 season. Langhans, J. Lutsyik, D. Morin, D. Mclean, B. Lustyik, Phil Fox. Row 2-Coach Millman, Walton, N. Salatel, P. Van Dyke, B. Pear- Football: bottom, Row I-J, Rae, B. Gra- ham, G. Abraham, P. Hall, P. Hofstedt, J. Maru, B. Husted, C. Singleton, T. Rogers, Coach Stems. Row 3-K. Walpuck, B. Stevens, J. Smith, F. Calabretta, D. Cunitz, 17 - Maru, Richard Kollar, Pe Row 2-John Smith, J BASKETBALL With five of the top six men from last year's team lost through graduation, little optimism was expected toward this year's green squad. But through the earnest efforts of the squad and their coach, Gene Reilly, W. I. tied first place with Ossining in the Hudson River League. Its record was eleven wins and five losses with the last half of the season undefeated. W. l.'s highlight of the season was the honor placement of John Keels both on the H. R. L. and All-County Teams and the placement of Ralph Maru on the H. R. L. Second team. Washington Irving had an extremely success- ful baseball season during the spring of 1953. The team compiled an over-all record of four- teen victories and one defeat, and won the Hudson River League Championship with a rec- ord of seven wins and one loss. Highlighted by the fine pitching of Murray Guttman, a finalist in the World Telegram and Sun's Most Valuable Player Contest , and by John Lyden, and John Smith, each of whom pitched no hitters, the victorious season was indicative of the excellent iob done by Mr. Menna as Varsity Baseball Coach. BASEBALL Baseball: Row 'I-Bill Paller, Angelo Monti, John Stiloski, Ger- shen Abraham, Ralph Maru, Dick Kollar, Bill Pearson, Joe Hudek- Row 2-Coach Menna, Jimmy Wright, John Lyden, Murray Gutt- man, Don Mclean, Jim Rae, Pete Hofstedt, Lee Nemlich, John Smith, Todd Stewart, Robert Newell. .L 7-7 lg px I ,X N-- Mr. Reilly Basketball: Row 'I-Jay Cohen, Todd Stewart, Kenny Pitcher, Ralph ter Rae. oe Hudelc, Pete Hofstedt, John Keels, Scott Bearce, Tom Hales, Ed Martin. Prrgr' sixly-jirr Q . V ag: :ws-q.i:e1-E ' 'CA-. -'ifsnff TRACK For the first time in several years, Washing- which was one-tenth ot a second more than the ton lrving's track team took first place in the T936 record. The athletes with Coach Millman T953 Hudson River League. The season's high- worked hard to win for our school. light was the team's time in the HRL relay meet t6'f3565' J V BASKETB LL J. V. Basketball: Frank Adams, Peter Van Dyke, Richard Carlin, Charlie Single- ton, Clyde Seravilla, Robert Naylor, Coach Millmon, Tim Lawson, Norman Solatel, Henry Tonaro, Robert Gazzola, Harvey Gross. l'r1gv siwfy-sf.r se... dec. U ML J. V. FCDQTBALL Row l-Michael Pearson, John Pearson, Ed. Tully, John Zambrano, John Guarney, Arthur Newell, Robert Naylor, George Mueller, Leon Evans, James Furphy. Row 2-Ralph Malaspina, James Cancra, George Wilson, Ray Mohl, Charles Peter- son, Dick Cunitz, Coach Reilly, Bob Gaz- zola, Norman Salatel, Richard Palmer, Bernard Farrell, Robert Green. I HOCKEY Last Fall, field hockey got under way with manager Vicki Kaptan holding practice whenever possible. The girls enioyed the after-school and inter- school games very much. When they played Elmsford and Irvington, they broke even. At the same time the seventh and eighth grade girls were losing no time in preparing for the annual kickball game which was quite a success for the eighth graders. It was a rip-roaring game with their representatives Janice Henry and Patty Cullen pitching in all the way. As the weather no longer permitted outdoor sports, Mary Lou Fisher organ- ized badminton teams. These teams played alternately every Tuesday and Thursday. Soon the nets were raised for volley- , ,4', -,,' . 8 X' Q: .L ty QT' p I ,. rf ,mf r ill' 1 ,X l Y I' . af, ll-lr Wm . y ,. ,N VIC org 1 i. , X GIRLS' SPORTS ., Mrs. Da ne ball. Although the team with Doris Adams as manager practiced hard, their luck wasn't with them when they played Ardsley. Archery attracted many girls this year in noon-hour competition. The am- bitious girls kept their manager, Pat Carroll, quite busy making attractive score cards. Basketball was as popular as ever with Linda Hall as manager. They played Elmsford, Pleasantville, and Hastings successfully. There were three honor teams. To be on one meant a great deal to the girls. As spring rolled around, one could see the girls' softball team under the managership of Joyce Clements out on the girls' field almost any afternoon, practicing for the fine games which they played. TENNIS BADMINTON VOLLEYBALL Tennis got under way in part of April with the girls often. They played matches ing teams in May and June the early practicing with visit- The team was very enthusiastic this year under their manager, Nancy Downey. They played several competitive games quite successfully and enjoyed them im- mensely. All these sports were played after school through the guidance and inter- est of Mrs. Dane. The activities would not have been possible without the assistance of the G. A. A. Council with Dottie Galick as president and Peggy FitzGerald as secretary-treasurer. The girls enjoyed every minute of play and appreciated Mrs. Dane's help. KICKBALL ling: sr 1 l slk, N 4 Q 9 7 ,wi S 2, t 3 if ai' L t 59:,c 15wv,t- fic .V I-715',f'9 '75 . I J 9 91 J I P' S 5 3 5 , 1 '-.nf 4 .4 2' 4 Lv. GERSHEN ABRAHAM G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-chairman lnterclass Track Meet Com- mittee 4, Student Council 2, 3, Athletic Association 4, Vice President 4, Class Vice-President 3, J. V. Football 1, Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, J. V. Baseball 1, Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball Manager 1, Moth Club 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, Sleepy Hollow History 3, Boys' Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Treas- urer 3, Bookworms 3, You Can't Take It With You , Sunnyside Staff 4, Alhambra Staff 4, Co-Sports Editor, Dramatic Club 4, Honor Society 3, 4 FRANK ARDUINO Band 1, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Football 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 4, Orchestra 4, You Can't Take It With You , Science Club 2, 3, lnterclass Track Meet 1, 3, 4, Intramural Basketball 2, 3 PAUL BAKER Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4, Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, History Club 3, Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Treasurer 3, Math Club 2, Traffic Committee 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 JANET BAUERSFELD G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, Band 1, 2, Girls' Club 2, Cheerleader 3, G.A.A, 1, 2, Sunnyside Stott 1, 2, 3, 4, Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y 4, Dramatic Club 4, Boosters Club 1 MARJORIE BELL G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1, 2, Math Club 3, 4, Alhambra Stott 4, Senior Girls' Club 3, Chorus 1, 2 CAROL BIRD G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hockey Team 1 ROSE MARIE BRADY G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Twirling 2, 3, Drum Maiorette 4, Class Secretary 2, Senior Girls' Club 2, 3, 4, Vice President 3, Spanish Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Broom for the Bride , The Flattering Word , Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y, Sleepy Hollow History Club 3, Alhambra 4 BRIAN BUGBEE Science Club 1, Latin Club 1, 2, Bookworms 3, 4, Varsity Basketball Manager 3, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, lntramural Basketball 4, Math Club 2 JEAN CAVALIERI G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4 MARION CENTOFANTI Spanish Club 1, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Co-captain 3, Captain 4, Senior Class Secretary, G. O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 1, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 2, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 4, Chorus 2, 3, Hi-Y 4, Booster Club 1, History Club 3, Bookworms 3, Alhambra Stat? 4, Sunny- side 4, Junior Red Cross 3 JOYCE CLEMENT5 ' Booster Club 1, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 47 G-A-A lf 2, 3, 47 Softball Manager 4, Alhambra 4, Chorus 1, 2, 4 Page seventy .lhU5'l'?' 'd dlr' I' I s 3 f cl 4 5 4' g 0 4 7 4 0 , S 5 uaruo' . Oli Uh BARBARA CLARY G.O. 1, 2, 3 Treasurer, 4 Secretary, Latin Club 1, 2 Vice President, 3, 4, Math Club 2, 3, History Club 3, Class Secretary 1, Hi-Y 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Honor So- ciety 2, 3 Vice President, 4, Twirlers 1, 2, 3, Drum Maior- ette 4, Bookworms 3, Alhambra 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Broom for the Bride , A Woman's Privilege , Yau Can't Take It With Yau , Booster Club 1 VICKI CONRAD G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Girls' Club 2, 3, 4, Junior Red Cross 3, Chorus 3, Sunnyside 3, 4, Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4 Vice President, Junior, Senior, and One-act Plays, Alhambra BARBARA CONSTANCE G.O. 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, Latin Club 3, 4, Bookworms 3, Sunnyside Editorial Board 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Alhambra 4, History Club 3 EDGAR CORMIER J. V. Football 1, G.O. 1, 2, 4, History Club, Dramatic Club 4, lntramural Basketball BILL COTTER G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sunnyside 1, 2, 3, Sports Editor 2, 3, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President G.O. 3, Class President 2, 4, Varsity Track 1, 2, 4, Chairman Inter-class Track Meet Committee 2, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Broom for the Bride 3, FIat- tering Word 4, You Can't Take It With You 4, Alham- bra Sales Manager 4, W. l. Representative County Associa- tion Student Councils 3, 4, Chorus 4, Talking Yearbook Staff, County Representative to the Albany Hi-Y Bills Committee JANET CRUGER G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, senior Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, Bookworms 3, Twirler 1, 2, 3, Captain 4, Junior Red Cross 3, 4, Hi-Y 4, Alhambra Stal? 4, Senior Play You Can't Take lt With You, Booster Club 1, Chorus HERBERT CUNITZ G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Math Club 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Track 2, Talk- ing Yearbook Stalif MARILYN DEL MERICO G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Girls' Club 2, 3, History Club 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Girls' Chorus 1, Booster Club 1, G.A.A. 4, Badminton 4, Archery 4 NANCY DOWNEY G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 3, 4, Tennis Team 1, 2, Manager 3, 4, Badminton 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, Treasurer 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, History Club 3, Math Club 3, 4, Bookworms 3, Vice President, Sr. Girls' Club 2, 3, Booster Club 1, Sleepy Hollow Girls' Hi-Y President 4, Red Cross 3, Alhambra Sports Editor 4 , 1 ROBERT ELDERS G.O. I, 2, 4, History Club 3 MARY ANN ENGLE G.O. 2, 3, 4, G.O. Council Committee 4, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Girls' Club 2, Math Club 2, History Club 3, Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y Chaplain 4, Alhambra 4, Dramatic Club, Broom for the Bride 3, You Can't Take It With You 4, Latin Club 3, 4, Talking Yearbook Stott RICHARD FEILE G.O. l, 2, 3, 4, Science Club I, 2, 3, 4 NANCY FINK G.O. 'l, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, 3 Captain, Hi-Y 4 Secre- tary, Chorus 2, 4, French Club 3, Math Club 4, Junior Red Cross, Dramatic Club 4, A.A, 4 Girls' Representative, Alhambra Stott, Booster Club 'I, G.A.A, LOUISE FISHER G.O. 'I, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 'I, 3, Girls' Club 2, 3, Sunnyside I, Bookworms 3, W. I. Girls' Hi-Y 3 Treasurer, 4 Vice President, Chorus I, Twirler l, 2, 3, Drum Maiorette 4: Dramatic Club 4, Alhambra 4, Booster Club 1, The Flottering Word MARY LOU FISHER G.O. I, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Badminton Manager 4, Math Club 2, 3, Senior Girls' Club 2 Treasurer, 3, Book- worms Business Manager 3, History Club 3, French Club Program Chairman 3, Chorus 3, Alhambra 4, W. I. Girls' Hi-Y 3, 4 President, A.A, Treasurer 4, Booster Club 'l, Sunnyside I, 2 PEGGY FITZGERALD G.O. T, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. T, 2, 3 Council, 4 Secretary- Treosurer, Class Treasurer 4, Bookworms 3 Secretary, French Club Secretary-treasurer 3, History Club 3, W. I. Hi-Y 3, 4, Alhambra Editor 4, Sunnyside 4, Booster Club T, Moth Club 2, 3, Honor Society 3, 4 MARY FOLLMER G.O. 'I, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club l, 2, Bookworms 3 President, Girls' Club 'l, 2, 3, Math Club 2, Hi-Y 3, 4 Chaplain, French Club President 4, Honor Society 3, 4, Alhambra 4, History Club 3, Booster Club 'I PHILIP FOX G.O. l, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 'I, 4 Co-chairman Com- mittee, Honor Society 3, 4, Bookworms 3, Dramatic Club 3, 4, A Broom for the Bride , You Can't Take It With You , Hi-Y 2, 3, 4 President, A,A. 4, Boys' Representative, Varsity Football 3, 4, J. V. I, 2, Class President 3, Alhambra 4 CATHERINE FURPHY G.O. I, 2, 3, 4, Bookworms 'l, G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4, His- tory Club President 3, Alhambra, Hi-Y 4, Boosters' Club 'I DOROTHY GALICK G.O. I, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Girls' Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, Red Cross 4, Boosters' Club 1 BILL GRAHAM Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4, J. V. Basketball 'I, J. V. Football 1, Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, J, V. Baseball 1, G.O. I, 2, 3, 4, Art Club 4, Alhambra 4 THOMAS HALES G.O. 'I, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 'I, 3, Craft Club 4, J, V. Basketball I, J. V. Football l, Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4 PETER HALL Football I, 2, 3, 4, Dramatics Club 4, You Can't Take It With You , Science Club l, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Boys' Hi-Y 3, Treasurer 4, Math Club 2, 3, 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4, Sunnyside I, 2, 3, 4, G.O. I, 2, 3, Homeroom Represent- ative, Traftic Committee, History Club 3, Senior Chorus 4 BILL HALLSTEIN Latin Club 1, 2, Track 'I, 2, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Orches- tra 'l, 2, 3, 4, Tennis 3, 4, Math Club 2, 3, President 4, Boys' Hi-Y 3, 4, Traffic Committee 3, 4, G.O. 'I, 2, 3, 4, A Broom for the Bride 3, Sleepy Hollow History Club 3, Alhambra 4, Bookworms 3 BARBARA HARMON G.O. 'I, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 'l, 2, French Club Vice President 4, Bookworms 3, Sleepy Hollow History Club Secretary 3, W.I. Girls' Hi-Y 3, 4, Senior Girls' Club Secretary 2, 3, 4, President 4, Band 'l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 'I, 2, 3, 4, Tennis Team 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Secretory 4, How to Propose 3, A Broom for the Bride 3, Alhambra 4, Sunnyside 2, 3, Editorial Staff, 4 Assistant Editor BARBARA HARRISON G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4 MARY HARRISON G.O. l, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, Chorus 3, 4, G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4 RUTH HASLAM Sunnyside l, Math Club 2, Latin Club 2, Treasurer 3, Girls' Club 2, Bookworms 3, History Club 3, French Club 3, W. I. Girls' Hi-Y 4, Alhambra, Honor Society 3, Presi- dent 4, G.O. I, 2, 3, 4 PETE HOFSTEDT G.O. l, 2, 3, 4, Honor Society I, 2, 3, 4, Math Club 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club Treasurer 2, 3, 4, History Club Treasurer 3, J. V. Basketball 1, 2, Varsity Basketball 3, 4, Varsity Baseball I, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Football 1, Varsity Foot- ball 2, 3, 4 Captain, Hudsonoires 3, 4, Freshman Class President, Craft Club, You Can't Take It With You , Senior Chorus 3, G.O. President, W.l. Boys' Hi-Y 'I, 2, 3, 4 Chaplain JOHN HUGHES G.O. I, 2, 3, 4, Science Club I, 2, 3, J. V. Football I, 2, Varsity Football 3, 4, Math Club 2, Dramatic Club, You Can't Take It With Yau THOMAS IMPERATO In W.l. only in Senior Year. G.O., Basketball Intra- murals, History Club JOHN KEELS J. V. Football l, Varsity Football 2, Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4, J. V. Basketball 1, Track 2, 3, 4, Varsity Baseball 4: G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4 Page seven ty-one S, 'I I BOB KOENIG Chorus 2, Math Club 2, 3, 4, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Stage Manager 3, 4, Prom Chairman, History Club 3, Craft Club 2, 3, G.O. Traffic Committee 4, Boys' Chorus 2, Alhambra RICHARD KOLLAR J. V. Football I, 2, J. V. Baseball 1, 2, J. V. Basketball 2, 3, Varsity Football 3, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 3, Varsity Basketball 4, Varsity Baseball 3, 4, Golf 2, 3, 4, Tennis Team 4, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4 BARBARA LAIRD G.O. 1, 2, 4, 'Alhambra 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, Orchestra 1, 2 BILL LANGHANS G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Vice President 2, 4, Hi-Y Vice President 4, A,A. President 4, Track I, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Football 2, Varsity Football 3, 4, Honor Society 3, 4, Art Club 1, 2 JULIE LAWSON G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sunnyside 4, Cheerleader 3, Dramatic Club 4, Orchestra 1, 2, Senior Class Steering Committee 4, Lost and Found Chairman 4, Spanish Club 1, 4, Al- hambra 4, Senior Play You Can't Take It With You , W.I. Girls' Hi-Y 4, Chorus 2, 3 CYNTHIA LEVITAN Math Club 2, 4, History Club 3, French Club 3, Span- ish Club 3, 4, Girls' Club 3, 4, Sunnyside 1, 2, Dramatic Club 3, 4, You Can't Take It With You , A Broom for the Bride , Alhambra, Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. 0. 1,2, 3,4 LEORA LUDERS G.O. 3, 4, G.A.A. 3, 4, Hudsonaires 3, 4, Alhambra 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Spanish Club Vice President 3, History Club 3, Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y Vice Pres- ident 4, Sunnyside 3, 4 Editor, Dramatic Club 3, 4, A Broom tor the Bride , You Can't Take It With You , MARIE LUPI Cheerleader 2, Alhambra 4, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Jr. Red Cross Representative 4, Chorus 1, 2, Sunnyside 4 Business Manager JOHN LUSTYIK G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Varsity Football 1, Varsity Foot- ball 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 2, Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Craft Club 2, J. V. Baseball 1, Varsity Baseball 4, Track 4, Secretary of Cooking Club 4 BOB LUSTYIK J. V. Football 1, Varsity Football 2, 3, Captain 4, Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, You Can't Take It With You , Hi-Y 4, Cooking Club President, Track 4 DAVID MACK G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Football 1, 2, J. V. Baseball 1, Baokworms 3, Latin Club 1, 2, Sunnyside 3, 4, History Club 3, Craft Club 1, 2, Math Club 2, Senior Steering Committee 4, Alhambra CRAIG MacNAUGTON G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4 Page seventy-two VICTOR MANGIACAPRA G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity Track, Varsity Football 2, Hi-Y 3,4 JEANNE MANNA G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, Moth Club 3, 4, W. I. Girls' Hi-Y 3, 4, Art Club 4, Baokworms Treasurer 3, Dramatic Club 4 Program Chairman, Cheerleader 4, A Broom for the Bride , MARY ANN MARGOTTA G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, History Club 3, Senior Girls' Club 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 JOHN MATHIESON G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Baseball 1, Intramural Basketball 3, 4, Cooking Club President DON MARSCHKE G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Baseball 1, Intramural Basketball 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 4, Sunnyside 4, J. V, Football 1, Band, Color Guard 2, 3, Alhambra OLIVIA McBRIDE G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus DONALD McLEAN G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Basketball 1, J. V. Football 1, J. V. Baseball 1, Varsity Basketball 2, Varsity Foot- ball 2, 3, 4, Varsity Baseball 2, 3, 4, Varsity Track 3, 4 DANA MINGO G.O. 3, 4, History Club 3, Dramatic Club, Talking Year Book 4, Boys' Hi-Y 4 DOMINICK MINOTTI G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4 President, Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Senior Chorus 1, 3, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Math Club 2, 3, 4, Science Club 1, 2, 3, History Club 3, French Club 4, A Broom for the Bride , The Ugly Duck- ling , A Woman's Privilege, Alhambra 4, Baokworms 3, Hi-Y 4, Sunnyside 4, Chairman Christmas Card Sale. PHYLLIS MISITA G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Senior Girls' Club 3, History Club 3, Alhambra 4, Sunnyside 4, Senior Chorus 1, 2, 3 JUNE NIELSEN Booster Club, Cheerleader 2, 3, Alhambra 4, Talk- ing Yearbook 4, Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, W, I. Girls' Hi- Y 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Sunnyside 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls' Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Council 1, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Honor Society 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Math Club 2 3, Program Chairman, 4 Secretary-Treasurer, Chorus 2, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 GLORIA NICHOLS G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Spanish Club 2, 3 Sec- retary, 4 Vice-President, Senior Girls' Club 3, 4, History Club 3, Baokworms 3, Math Club 3, Alhambra 4, Red Cross 3, Chairman of Props for Dramatic Club Plays CAROLE POLLAK Booster Club 1, Cheerleader 2, 3 Co-captain, Alhambra 4, Talking Yearbook Editor 4, Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, President Spanish Club 4, You Can't Take It With You , Sunnyside I, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4 JANICE PRIOR G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Manager 3, Senior Girls' Club 3, History Club 3, Bookworms 1, Booster Club 1, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, Alhambra 4, A Broom for the Bride RONALD QUIGLEY G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1, J. V. Football 1, J. V. Basketball 2, Intramural Basketball 1, 3, 4, Math Club 4, Art Club 4 JAMES RAE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, J. V. Football 1, Varsity Football 2, 3, 4, J. V. Basketball Manager 1, J. V. Baseball I, 2, Varsity Baseball 3, Hockey 4, Bookworms 3, History Club 3, Honor Society 3, 4, Hi-Y 4 IRENE RIZZI G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3, Committee Chair- man 3, 4, Bookworms 1, 3, Chorus 1, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Honor Society 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Class Treasurer 2, History Club 3, Alhambra Business Manager 4, Hi-Y 3, 4, Senior Girls Club 2, French Club President 3, Sunnyside 1, 2, Math Club 2 DOROTHY SCHIMENTI Chorus 1, 2, Dramatic Club 3, 4, More Perfect Union , You Can't Take It With You , Hi-Y 4, Alhambra 4, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, History Club 3 DIANA SCOGNA G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1, History Club 3, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sunnyside 4, Alhambra 4, Art Club 3,4 JAMES SEABURY G.O. 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4 CONNIE SMITH G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, J. V. Baseball 1, 2, Intramural basket- ball 1, 2, 3, Secretary of Cooking Class 4 CAROL STARKEY Latin Club 2, 3, 4, Math Club 2, 3, Honor Society 2, 3, 4, History Club 3, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Bookworms 3, Alhambra Editor 4, Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y 4, Booster Club 1 JANICE STEARNS French Club 3, G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orches- tra 4, Bookworms 3, G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Alhambra 4, Art Club 2, 3, 4, Math Club 2, 3, 4, Math Club 2, Jr. Red Cross 3, 4 KEITH SUGDEN G.O. 2, 3, 4, History Club 3, Bookworms 3, Football 3, Senior Chorus 3, Latin Club 2, 3, 4, French Club 4, Dramatic Club 3, 4, A Broom for the Bride , You Can't Take It With You , One-act Plays 3, 4, Hi-Y 4, Alhambra DORIS SWANSON Booster Club Secretary 1, Chorus 1, 3, 4, Cheerleader 2, 3, Senior Girls' Club, Alhambra 4, Sleepy Hollow Hi-Y 4, G. O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Homeroom Chairman 1, Sunnyside 4, G.A.A. 4, Tennis Team CAROL ANN TATTA G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, Math Club 2, Red Cross 3, 4, Alhambra 4, Senior Girls' Club 3, 4 ARLENE THOMAS G,O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Red Cross 3, 4, Alhambra 4, History Club 3, 4, Senior Girls' Club 3, 4, Art Club 1, 2, Booster Club 1 JOAN WALSH G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer, French Club 3, Bookworms 3, History Club 3, Booster Club SYBIL WATKINS X G.O. 1 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4, Senior Class Committee MARILYN WAY G.O. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Girls' Club 3, 4, Alhambra Page seventy-tlwee mms 0. ei' 'D P94 his illmi NXR'K5V'. Bw 'barn Q 3 Q: -vi' W, ml. if ff' lx MFA 'Wy '5 Page seventy-fiv ALHAMBRA COURT OF AWARDS White Studio, .Iahn and Ollier Engraving Com- pany, the S. K. Smith Cover Company, and the Benton Review Publishing Company, Inc., receive the gold star in appreciation for fine service and meritorious work. Miss Catherine Gates has earned a just re- ward in the medal of honor which is presented to her for the unselfish sacrifices she graciously made in favor of Alhambra. The silver star is gratefully given to Mr. John H. Fuller, Marilyn Prior, and all the members of the faculty who aided the yearbook with in- valuable cooperation. The ianitorial staff rates the legion' of merit award for their cheerful patience with our hind- ering presence in the interest of overdue work. To the numerous, unselfish students, who do- nated their time and talents to the yearbook, we gratefully award the bronze star. A service stripe was earned by our student body who proved to be worthy passengers throughout the school year. 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